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State Sovereignty in the Trenches: Legal Aspects of Vigilantism in Slovenia
Authors: Flander Benjamin
Published: February 2024

This article addresses the legal aspects of vigilantism in Slovenia. It aims to present to an international audience how Slovenia and its legal system reacted to the sudden appearance of anti-migrant vigilante groups, which caused a considerable shock in a country unaccustomed to such phenomena. To this end, we first define and typologize vigilantism in general terms and identify its recent manifestations in Slovenia. Next, the article outlines the divergent state responses to vigilantism from a theoretical perspective, focusing on strategies premised on the legal prohibition—e.g., legal exclusion—and prosecution of—the activities of—vigilante groups on the one hand, and the tolerance toward them and authorities’ cooperation with them, while performing official tasks, on the other. The author demonstrates how Slovenia resorted to the former. The author analyses the legislative amendments, which—according to the proponents and parliamentary majority that approved the amendments—were necessary to ensure an effective response of the state and its legal system to the threat posed to national security and sovereignty by the Styrian Guard and other anti-migrant vigilante groups. Finally, the author provides a brief analysis of the criminal conviction of the Styrian Guard leader, the key figure of vigilantism in Slovenia.
PERAN INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR (IWB) DAN PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT (POS) DENGAN EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING DALAM PENINGKATAN KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA UMKM COFFEESHOP DI SERANG
Authors: Pancasasti Ranthy
Published: February 2024

Background: MSMEs have an important role in the Indonesian economy, as a country with the largest number of MSMEs in ASEAN. MSMEs often face challenges in improving employee performance. Perceived Organizational Support and Innovative work behavior are factors that influence employee performance. Purpose: to broaden new understanding and perspectives regarding the impact of POS and IWB on employee performance through employee engagement variables, with the hope of forming a new research model. Novelty: in considering the role of IWB and POS with employee engagement as an intervening variable in improving employee performance at MSMEs coffee shops in Serang. The research methodology used: is a quantitative approach with a questionnaire as a data collection tool. The number of respondents is 50 samples, consisting of employees and coffee shop owners in the Serang area, Banten. The results showed: IWB and POS have a positive and significant impact on employee performance. However, employee engagement does not strengthen the effect of POS on employee performance.

Keywords: Innovative work behavior, Perceived organizational support, Employee performance.
ADVERTISING CREATIVITY DAN PRODUCT QUALITY: UPAYA MENGOPTIMALISASI PURCHASE DECISION
Authors: Noviani Lona , Nabella Ratih Intania , Rifai Achmad
Published: February 2024

Companies need to pay attention to advertising creativity and product quality in order to improve consumer purchasing decisions. This study aims to examine the effect of advertising creativity and product quality on purchase decisions. This study used a quantitative method with a sample taken of 80 respondents using sunsilk shampoo in Serang City using the purposive sampling method. Data analysis uses the SEM approach which is processed through SmartPLS. The results test show that advertising creativity has a positive and significant direct effect on purchase decisions. Product quality has a positive and significant direct effect on purchase decision. This study concludes that advertising creativity has the most dominant effect on purchase decisions.
CROP SENSITIVITY TO DICAMBA AND 2,4-D APPLIED AT COMMERCIAL AND SUBDOSE LEVELS
Authors: Fogolari-Boteon Beatriz , Oliva-da Silva Rafaela , Ferrari-Schedenffeldt Bruna , Spricigo Henrique , Silva-Hirata Andreia Cristina , Monquero Patricia Andrea
Published: February 2024

The development of dicamba and 2,4-D resistant crops may result in the widespread use of these herbicides in agricultural areas, potentially affecting nearby susceptible crops. This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity of bean, peanut, and cotton to different doses of Dicamba and 2,4-D. To do so, separate experiments were conducted for each crop and herbicide in a greenhouse, using a completely randomized design with four replications. Both herbicides were applied at different doses to plants with the second pair of true leaves. Phytotoxicity and dry biomass were evaluated. For cotton, 2,4-D showed high phytotoxicity at doses of up to 83.75 g ai ha−1, with a reduction in suppressive effect observed at 20.93 g ai ha−1. Dicamba exhibited a pronounced reduction in crop biomass up to a dose of 70 g ai ha−1, with 94 % phytotoxicity. For beans, the evolution of symptoms using 2,4-D occurred more slowly, but the highest doses resulted in phytotoxicity of up to 95 % and a 30 % reduction in biomass at 167.5 g ai ha−1, indicating a significant impact on the crop. Dicamba also had a high negative impact, with a 100 % reduction in biomass at 70 g ai ha−1. The peanut crop was more tolerant to herbicides, with 2,4-D doses of 670, 335, and 167.5 g ai ha−1 resulting in phytotoxicities of 69.5, 37.49, and 14.37 %, respectively. Dicamba significantly reduced dry biomass at doses of up to 70 g ai ha−1. The results show that, despite the differences in sensitivity of cotton, bean, and peanut to 2,4-D and Dicamba, even low doses of these herbicides applied early in development had a significant negative impact on these crops.
Advancements in Sensor Technology for HVAC Automation
Authors:   Air Systems, Inc, Mistry Vrushank
Published: February 2024

The rapid evolution of sensor technology has ushered in a new era in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) automation. This research paper delves into the recent advancements in sensor technologies, dissecting their transformative influence on HVAC systems. The integration of cutting-edge sensors offers a paradigm shift, providing opportunities for elevated monitoring precision, real-time data analytics, and adaptive control mechanisms. This study meticulously explores the latest sensor innovations, unraveling their diverse applications within HVAC automation. From temperature and humidity sensors to more sophisticated environmental indicators, the research investigates the spectrum of sensors contributing to the contemporary HVAC landscape. By scrutinizing the practical implementations of these sensors, the paper sheds light on their role in optimizing energy efficiency and elevating occupant comfort. In the pursuit of a comprehensive understanding, the research delves into the intricate workings of these sensors, examining how they communicate with HVAC systems. Insights into the seamless integration of sensors into the HVAC framework are unveiled, providing a nuanced perspective on the potential synergies and challenges. The paper emphasizes the transformative impact of sensor technology on HVAC automation, underlining its significance in achieving a harmonious balance between energy efficiency and occupant well-being. As the HVAC landscape continues to evolve, this research serves as a guide for stakeholders, engineers, and researchers, navigating the terrain of sensor-driven advancements in HVAC automation.
Gerenciamento de risco em uma cooperativa educacional
Authors: Santos Breno de Oliveira , Nico Filho Gelson Heraldo , Celeste Wanderley Cardoso , Xavier Thiago Padovani
Published: February 2024

Todas as organizações estão inclinadas a enfrentar riscos em seu modelo de negócio. Torna-se relevante analisar as práticas de governança em uma cooperativa educacional do ramo de consumo, pois poderá possibilitar a identificação dos riscos inerentes desse modelo de negócio. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a estrutura de governança e os riscos envolvidos em uma cooperativa educacional localizada na cidade de São Mateus-ES. Os dados foram coletados a partir dos documentos disponibilizados pela instituição. A estrutura de governança e seu alinhamento com os princípios cooperativos são avaliados com base no manual de gestão cooperativa da OCB e pelo ISGC dos anos de 2019 a 2022. Os riscos são identificados, analisados e avaliados seguindo o PGR da norma ISO 31000, e, por fim, classificados através da ferramenta de Matriz de Riscos. São apresentadas sugestões para o tratamento de riscos, as quais são baseadas em proposições encontradas em literaturas similares ao tema. Observa-se que a governança segue os princípios cooperativos e o ISGC passou de 55,76% em 2019 para 60,90% em 2022, de modo que os riscos identificados são considerados médios ou elevados. Após análise dos resultados concluiu-se que o risco de inadimplência deve ser prioridade de tratamento, devido ao impacto que sua ocorrência pode gerar.
A Retrieval-Augmented Generation Based Large Language Model Benchmarked On a Novel Dataset
Authors: Pichai Kieran
Published: February 2024

The evolution of natural language processing has seen marked advancements, particularly with the advent of models like BERT, Transformers, and GPT variants, with recent additions like GPT and Bard. This paper investigates the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework, providing insights into its modular design and the impact of its constituent modules on performance. Leveraging a unique dataset from Amazon Rainforest natives and biologists, our research demonstrates the significance of preserving indigenous cultures and biodiversity. The experiment employs a customizable RAG methodology, allowing for the interchangeability of various components, such as the base language model and similarity score tools. Findings indicate that while GPT performs slightly better when given context, Palm exhibits superior performance without context. The results also suggest that models tend to perform optimally when paired with similarity scores from their native platforms. Conclusively, our approach showcases the potential of a modular RAG design in optimizing language models, presenting it as a more advantageous strategy compared to traditional fine-tuning of large language models.
Diabetes mellitus geïnduceerd door immuuntherapie: een casus
Authors: Dekock T. , Taelman T. , Vanhaverbeke G. , Derijcke S. , Ghysen K.
Published: February 2024

Immunotherapy-induced diabetes mellitus: a case-report

A 73-year-old man presented with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) after the recent initiation of immunochemotherapy to treat a lung adenocarcinoma.

Pembrolizumab is an IgG4 monoclonal antibody targeting an immune checkpoint protein called ‘programmed cell death protein 1’ (PD-1), which results in antitumoral immunity. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), such as pembrolizumab, are known for their ability to cause immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Immunotherapy-induced diabetes mellitus (DM) occurs predominantly with the inhibition of PD-1 or its ligand (‘programmed cell death protein 1 ligand’ (PD-L1)). The onset is typically acute with a rapidly progressive deficiency of the endogenous insulin production, resulting in hyperglycaemia and a low or absent serum level of C-peptide with a relatively low to normal HbA1c in the acute phase. The significant loss of endogenous insulin production makes DKA a frequent first presentation. This rapid pathophysiological evolution was present in the discussed patient, who developed DM in less than 6 weeks and needed insulin therapy to establish an adequate glycaemic control.

Given the increasingly widespread use of ICI in the treatment of various tumours, caution has to be taken to identify these potentially life-threatening irAEs. Awareness and alertness to glycemia on blood sampling, as well as patient education regarding red flags are fundamental, in addition to adequate recognition and treatment of (potential) ketoacidosis.
Реклама тўғрисидаги қонун бузилишини келтириб чиқарувчи типик хулқ-атвор моделлари ва уларга юридик баҳо бериш
Authors: Ходжаев Бахшилло
Published: February 2024

Ўзбекистон Республикаси Конституциясининг 65-моддасига кўра, фуқаролар фаровонлигини оширишга қаратилган Ўзбекистон иқтисодиётининг негизини хилма-хил шакллардаги мулк ташкил этади. Давлат бозор муносабатларини ривожлантириш ва ҳалол рақобат учун шарт-шароитлар яратади, истеъмолчиларнинг ҳуқуқлари устуворлигини ҳисобга олган ҳолда иқтисодий фаолият, тадбиркорлик ва меҳнат қилиш эркинлигини кафолатлайди. Норма мазмунидан англашиладики, давлат тадбиркорлик эркинлигини истеъмолчиларнинг ҳуқуқлари  устуворлигини ҳисобга олган ҳолда кафолатлаш мажбуриятини олмоқда. Шунингдек, ҳалол рақобат учун шарт-шароитлар яратиши ҳам мажбуриятлардан бири сифатида белгиланмоқда. Шунга мувофиқ тадбиркорлик эркинлиги конституциявий кафолат ҳисоблансада, ҳалол рақобат ва истеъмолчилар ҳуқуқлари устуворлигидан келиб чиққан ҳолда мазкур соҳада оқилона чекловлар ўрнатилиши мумкин. Ана шу чекловлардан бир қанчаси бугунги кунда тадбиркорларнинг бозорга киришининг калити бўлиб хизмат қилаётган реклама қонунчилигида ҳам ўрнатилган. Мазкур ҳолатдан келиб чиққан ҳолда мақолада ана шу чекловлар, қонун билан таъқиқланган рекламалар турлари, моҳияти, уларнинг таъқиқланиш сабаблари, бу бўйича ҳуқуқбузарликларнинг умумий хулқ-атвор моделлари ва уларга ҳуқуқий баҳо берил масалалари таҳлил қилинган. Халқаро келишувлар, хорижий давлатлар қонунчилиги ва ҳуқуқни қўллаш амалиёти тажрибаси Ўзбекистон тажрибаси билан қиёсий-ҳуқуқий муҳокама этилган. Нотўғри реклама, ишончсиз реклама, ёлғон (чалғитувчи) реклама, инсофсиз (ноҳалол) реклама каби таъқиқланган реклама турлари ҳақида фикр юритилган.
Xiva xonligi va Buxoro amirligi o‘rtasidagi siyosiy va diplomatik aloqalar tarixi
Authors: Polvonov Jurabek
Published: February 2024

Ushbu maqola O‘zbekistonda elchilik xizmati tarixi, uning muhim bochqichlari va tartib-qoidalarini hamda o‘rta asrlarda Vatanimiz hududida mavjud bo‘lgan Xiva va Buxoro amirliginig 1806-1842-yillardagi o‘zaro diplomatik munosabatga doir manbalarga tayangan ma’lumuotlar jamlangan. Unda asosiy e’tibor “elchilik xizmati”, ya’ni elchilarni kutib olish va qabul qilish marosimlari, elchilarning mahorati hamda Olloqulixon va Nasrulloning o‘zaro munosabatlari birlamchi manbalar asosida ochib berishga harakat qilingan.
Ерлардан фойдаланиш ва муҳофаза қилиш билан боғлиқ жиноятларнинг субъектив белгилари таҳлили
Authors: Марданов Фарҳод
Published: February 2024

Мақолада муаллиф томонидан ерлардан фойдаланиш ва муҳофаза қилиш билан боғлиқ жиноятларнинг субъектив белгилари таҳлили баён қилинган. Шунингдек, муаллиф экология соҳасидаги жиноятларнинг субъектив томонининг мазмуни амалдаги Жиноят кодекси 23-моддаси билан белгиланган мураккаб шаклли айб, яъни табиатни асрашга нисбатан айбнинг шакли ҳам қасд, ҳам эҳтиётсизликда, келиб чиққан оқибатга эса айбнинг шакли фақат эҳтиётсизлик билан ифодаланишини қайд этади. Унга кўра жиноят содир этиш мотивлари жавобгарликка таъсир этмайди, шунинг учун у турлича бўлиши мумкин. Ерлардан фойдаланиш ва муҳофаза қилиш билан боғлиқ жиноятлар субъектив белгилари таҳлили якунида муаллиф Жиноят кодексининг 2294-моддаси (ер бериш тартибини бузиш)да ер бериш мансабдор шахс ваколати бўлганлиги сабабли мазкур жиноят учун, шунингдек Жиноят кодексининг 2295-моддасида назарда тутилган қилмиш учун ҳам жиноий жавобгарлик 18 ёшдан белгиланиши мақсадга мувофиқлигини асослантирган.
Boshlangʻich sinf matematika darslarida axborot-kommunikatsiya texnologiyalaridan foydalanishning ahamiyati
Authors: Muxitdinova Nodira
Published: February 2024

Ushbu maqolada boshlangʻich sinf matematika darslarida axborot-kommunikatsiya texnologiyalaridan foydalanishning ahamiyati yuzasidan takliflar keltirilgan.
Professional ta’lim muassasalari o‘quvchilarining kasbiy kompetensiyalarini shakllantirishda elektron axborot ta’lim resurslaridan foydalanish
Authors: Qunnazarov Ilesbay
Published: February 2024

Ushbu maqolada kasbiy kompetensiyalarni multimediali elektron ta’lim resurslari vositasida rivojlantirishning psixologik-pedagogik shart-sharoitlari haqida bayon qilingan bo‘lib, bundan tashqari shaxsning kamol topishi, real vaziyatlarda yuzaga keladigan muammolarni hal qilish qobiliyati, o‘qish va hayotiy tajribalari, qadriyatlarni va qiziqishi orqali  kasbiy kompetensiyalarini rivojlantirish imkoniyatlari haqida ham so‘z borgan.
Ўзбекистонда рақамлаштириш ва унинг ҳуқуқий асослари
Authors: Ҳамдамов Шаҳзод
Published: February 2024

Ушбу мақолада рақамлаштириш тушунчаси ҳамда унинг мазмун-моҳияти илмий жиҳатдан ўрганилган. Бундан ташқари, Ўзбекистонда рақамлаштиришни жорий этиш ва уни амалиётга татбиқ этишда ҳуқуқий асос бўлган норматив-ҳуқуқий ҳужжатлар назарий-ҳуқуқий таҳлил қилинган.
Патриот – как герой и нравственный идеал
Authors: Хатамова Рашида
Published: February 2024

В данной статье анализируются теоретические аспекты патриотического воспитания студентов, где раскрываются сущностные характеристики понятия «патриотизм» и «патриотическое воспитание», раскрыт спектр взглядов на данный феномен. Патриотизм рассматривается как интегративное качество личности, включающее патриотическое сознание, патриотическую направленность личности, патриотическое поведение.
Правовые нюансы договора на разработку программного обеспечения
Authors: Ахмедходжаева Лайло
Published: February 2024

В статье анализируется вопрос о правовой природе договора на разработку программного обеспечения. Отмечается необоснованность мнения об отнесении такого договора к договору подрядного типа. Делается вывод о том, в действующем законодательстве Республики Узбекистан, не предусмотрен поименованный, в «классическом» виде договор на разработку программного обеспечения, т.е. пока нет специальных норм, которые бы регламентировали именно указанные договорные отношения. Указанный договор хотя и имеет вытекающую из его объекта специфику, внешне сближающую его с договорами подрядного типа, но анализируемые в статье особенности не влияют на юридическую природу договора. Также анализируется регистрация программы и базы данных. Выполнен сравнительный анализ судебной практики развитых стран с национальной. При этом выделяются нормы национального законодательства в области интеллектуальной собственности, которая в значительной мере соответствует международным нормам, но на практике еще требует многих и многих доработок.
Халқ таълими соҳасида коррупциянинг олдини олиш тушунчаси, мақсад ва вазифалари
Authors: Абдуллаева Маликабону
Published: February 2024

Мазкур мақолада халқ таълими соҳасида коррупциянинг олдини олиш тушунчаси, мақсади ва вазифалари таҳлил қилинган. Мақолада мазкур мавзуда тадқиқот олиб борган миллий ва халқаро олимларнинг коррупция ва халқ таълими соҳасидаги коррупцияни илмий-ҳуқуқий жиҳатдан таърифлашга оид назарий қарашлари тадқиқ этилган ҳамда уларга нисбатан муаллифлик позицияси билдирилган. Шунингдек, мақолада “халқ таълими соҳасидаги коррупция”, “коррупциявий хавф-хатар” каби тушунчаларга нисбатан муаллифлик таърифи ишлаб чиқилган. Тадқиқот натижасида олинган хулосалар асосида муаллиф томонидан халқ таълими соҳасида коррупциянинг олдини олишнинг вазифалари белгилаб берилган.
Fargʻona viloyatida tibbiy muassasalarning tashkil etilishi va ularning boshqaruvi (XIX asr oxiri – XX asr boshlari)
Authors: Badalov Azizbek
Published: February 2024

Maqolada XIX asr oxiri – XX asr boshlarida Turkiston oʻlkasida, xususan, Fargʻona viloyatida yevropacha tibbiy muassasalar – feldsherlik ambulator shifoxonalari, xotin-qizlar uchun moʻljallangan shifoxonalar tashkil etilishi va ularning boshqaruvi, dastlabki tibbiy muassasalar faoliyati va asosiy muammolari arxiv materiallari, davriy matbuot va ilmiy adabiyotlar asosida tahlil qilingan.
Профессионал таълим муассасаларида махсус фанларни ўқитишнинг ўзига хос хусусиятлари
Authors: Сагатов Иброҳим
Published: February 2024

Ушбу мақолада профессионал таълим муассасаларида махсус фанларни ўқитишнинг ўзига хос хусусиятлари, шунингдек, махсус фанларни ўқитишнинг бўлажак мутахассисларни касбий тайёрлашдаги ўрни ва аҳамияти ёритиб берилган. Махсус фанларнинг касбий тайёрлаш жараёнидаги вазифаси ҳамда уларни ўқитиш методикасининг ўзига хослиги борасида сўз юритилган. Мақолада хулоса қилинадики, махсус фанлар касбий тайёргарликнинг асоси ҳисобланиб, тизимли-интегратив ёндашув ҳамда унга мос ўқитиш, ўрганиш методикасини талаб этади.
Ant’ye, mantissa va uning tatbiqlari
Authors: Bobojonov Hamid
Published: February 2024

Ushbu maqolada ant’ye va mantissa mavzusiga doir nazariy va amaliy ma’lumotlar hamda isbotlar algebra va sonlar nazariyasidan keltirilgan. Bir necha  tipik hamda olimpiada darajasidagi  masalalarni   ant’ye va mantissaning xossalaridan foydalangan  holda yechish metodlari tavsiya qilingan.
Ўзбекистон Республикасининг Меҳнат кодекси: амалиётдан ортда қолган қонун такомиллаштирилмоқда
Authors: Исмоилов Шуҳрат
Published: February 2024

Ушбу мақолада тўқсонинчи йилларнинг бошида қабул қилинган Ўзбекистон Республикаси Меҳнат кодексининг янгисига алмаштириш зарурлиги нималарда намоён бўлганлигига оид фикр-мулоҳазалар билдирилган. Шунингдек, янги Меҳнат кодексининг ижобий ва мунозарали қисмлари бўйича муаллифнинг қарашлари ўз аксини топган.
O‘zbekistonda konstitutsiyaviy-huquqiy siyosat va uning shakllanishi
Authors: Qurbonov Doniyorbek
Published: February 2024

Ushbu maqolada konstitutsiyada jamiyat rivojlanishining bosh strategiyasi, ustuvor yo‘nalishlari, davlat siyosatining mazmun-mohiyati o‘zining qonuniy ifodasini topishi haqida fikr yuritiladi.
The Israelite-Judaean Military Service in the Armies of Assyria
Authors: OLSHANETSKY Haggai
Published: February 2024

The Israelite-Judaean Military Service in the Armies of Assyria has not been fully discussed, and this
article is an attempt to offer a fuller picture of this phenomenon. This article is composed of two parts. The first will
concentrate and discuss all the evidence we have for Israelite and Judaean units that were absorbed into the
Assyrian army, which will be used as a foundation for the second half of the article. All this will attempt to show
that the inscription detailing the Assyrian capture of 200 Israeli chariots, rather than 50 as is written in another
inscription, is the more accurate one, and then discuss the implications of such a conclusion. The second part is the
first attempt to concentrate all the names of possible Assyrian soldiers who are of Israelite and/or Judaean origin.
The first and second parts together encompass the first attempt to concentrate all the evidence for Israelite and
Judaean service in the Assyrian army in one place. This will prove that Israelites and Judaeans served in the
Assyrian army in a continuous manner from at least the fall of Samaria until the fall of the Assyrian Empire.
The Essentials or Fundamentals for Harnessing Technologies to Improve Teaching and Learning through Online Learning as Part of Digital Transformation in Higher Education
Authors: Mpofu Amos C. , Mpofu Favourate Y. , Mantula Fennie , Ndlovu Sipo
Published: February 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation and usage of the fourth industrial revolution tools in most developing countries where teaching and learning most occurred through face-to-face interaction. To reap successes in the digitally transforming teaching and learning in universities, it is crucial to reconcile the key essential (factors) that need consideration for digital transformation and the challenges hindering the phenomenon. This study explored the fundamental factors for harnessing technologies for teaching and learning in State universities in Zimbabwe. The study employed a desk research approach. The study revealed that tertiary institutions were struggling to effectively implement online learning due to factors such as lack of strategy and vision on the implementation process, lack of financial resources, poor technological infrastructure, poor digital competences among lecturers and students as well as lack of adequate technical support. Instructors in these institutions mostly resorted to asynchronous online learning approaches because they lacked up to date gadgets for synchronous teaching and learning. Similarly, students preferred asynchronous learning due to data challenges as it offered self-pacing and flexibility. In limited cases lecturers make use of WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Google Meet and Zoom. The findings were that in order to institutionalise online learning as key component of digital transformation in state universities the fundamentals to be addressed include of procurement current and compatible IT infrastructure, comprehensive training and education to improve digital competences, incorporate digital transformation and the fourth industrial revolution into university curriculum to equip students, provision of internet data and improved internet connectivity.
A PESSOA IDOSA: ENVELHECIMENTO ATIVO, MOBILIDADE E ACESSIBILIDADE NO TRÂNSITO URBANO E O PAPEL DO POLICIAL MILITAR COMO AGENTE DE TRÂNSITO
Authors: Miguel Felicio Fagundes Eduardo , Cristo de Freitas Suellen
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo é uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o idoso ativo, inserido no trânsito urbano, mobilidade e acessibilidade, visando compreender o que a literatura nacional e as políticas públicas têm apresentado, uma vez que se torna relevante o conhecimento e as necessidades relacionadas ao direito de acesso e segurança desse público no trânsito urbano. Para o desenvolvimento do estudo, foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico dos últimos 10 anos (2013 a 2023) e encontrados 25 artigos, dos quais 13 foram selecionados para análise, pois compreendiam especificamente a mobilidade e acessibilidade do idoso no trânsito urbano. Foram identificados os aspectos conceituais e caracterização da acessibilidade, mobilidade. Observa-se a garantia à segurança do idoso como usuário no trânsito urbano por meio de programas desenvolvidos por órgãos internacionais, garantidos através da criação de leis federais a municipais, e fiscalizados pelas autoridades de trânsito, através de seus agentes, dentre eles a polícia militar.
Zebrafish Housing: The Recirculating and Cost-effective Open Design Aquaria System
Authors: Raduan Siti Zaleha , Ahmed Qamar Uddin , Ahmad Rusmili Muhamad Rusdi , Mohmad Sabere Awis Sukarne , Haris Muhammad Salahuddin , Shaikh Mohd. Farooq , Wan Sulaiman Wan Azizi , Zukifli Nor Asyikin , Mahmood Muhammad Hamdi
Published: February 2024

The zebrafish’s ease of care and high reproductive rate have made them a popular animal model. It is routinely kept and maintained in commercial aquariums. However, the expense of a particular system was prohibitive for researchers with limited budgets or who worked in universities without zebrafish-rearing facilities. Thus, a simple custom-made aquaria system was developed. The recirculating open-design aquaria system was cost-effective and may frequently be improved. This study has developed a distinctive aquaria system that can tackle the issues related to expanding research based on zebrafish.
The Role of Floral Morphology and Epidermal Outgrowths in Etlingera elatior (Jack) R. M. Smith (Zingiberaceae) True Flower
Authors: Ling Lee Yee , Ding Phebe
Published: February 2024

The inflorescence of Etlingera elatior forms tubular, true flowers in an acropetal sequence that blooms ostentatiously. The aromatic plant also produces excellent flavour and fragrance afforded by the presence of secretory structures capable of accumulating, storing, and releasing volatile compounds. However, there is a lack of botanical description of the flowering morphology and the type of secretory structures involved in plant-pollinator interactions. This study aims to describe the floral morphology, characterise the diverse micromorphology of the epidermal outgrowths in the true flower, and analyse their histochemical contents by scanning electron and light microscopes. Labellum defines the anthesis stage of the true flower: unveiling by petals at anthesis and furling inwards that closes the top part of the flower at post-anthesis. In addition to the floral advertisement accessory function demonstrated by the labellum, the closure provides additional exaptation of post-pollination protection to the flower. Both glandular trichomes and osmophores are involved in biochemical functions that release heterogeneous substances (mucilage, terpenes, and phenolic compounds) to help secure anthesis. Non-glandular trichomes, on the other hand, are structurally involved in the floral development by providing physical and mechanical protection to the flower by acting as glue to maintain the closed structure of the flower, connecting floral accessories, and forming a formidable barrier surrounding the ovary, the most important reproductive organ of the flower. Findings from the present study demonstrate that the presence of secretory structures coordinated with the flower’s functional traits enhances the pollination mechanism. It is the maiden report for E. elatior on epidermal outgrowths and their participation in floral structure and development besides plant-pollinator interaction.
The Jewel Orchids of Crocker Range Park, Sabah, Malaysia: A Review
Authors: Sudin Matelda De Avesha , Md.-Isa Siti Fatimah
Published: February 2024

Jewel orchids are usually recognised by their distinctive foliar and can be found in undisturbed habitats, such as Crocker Range Park, Sabah. The pristine habitat in the park provided a suitable condition for jewel orchids to thrive in their habitat. In Malaysia, jewel orchids are appreciated for their ornamental value due to their uniqueness. At the same time, in other countries, it was reported that jewel orchids are used as medicinal plants due to their medicinal properties. Although jewel orchids have been recorded in Sabah, specific studies and species checklists have yet to be made for the Crocker Range Park due to insufficient data. Moreover, the current conservation status of all recorded jewel orchid species in Sabah remains unknown. Therefore, this study comprises a review of information on jewel orchid species in the park, including other general or worldwide diversity, economic importance, conservation status, and action plans. This review used secondary data, including fieldwork collections, checklists, published journals, and available online data. From the review, eight genera and ten species of jewel orchids have been recorded in the park. Three endemic species were found from all recorded species: Anoectochilus monicae J. J. Wood, Goodyera condensata Ormerod & J. J. Wood, and Goodyera rostellata Ames & C. Schweinf. The outcome of this study can be utilised in the upcoming diversity study on jewel orchids in the park while providing the baseline for a management plan for the conservation of jewel orchids in the park.
Hexanal Treatment for Improving the Shelf-life and Quality of Fruits: A Review
Authors: Azhar Aidil Hakim , Pak Dek Mohd Sabri , Ramli Nurul Shazini , Rukayadi Yaya , Mediani Ahmed , Mohd Maidin Nurmahani
Published: February 2024

Fruits are rich sources of bioactive compounds such as lycopene, tannins, β-carotene, resveratrol, and lignan. These bioactive compounds’ antioxidative, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties are important in the human diet. Since fruits are one of the major sources of health-promoting nutrients for human consumption, they have high economic value. Ripening is a developmental process which involves changes in the colour, texture, taste, and metabolite composition of fruits, thus affecting their quality. In the market, the good quality of fruits depends on the ripening stage. Rapid ripening could shorten the shelf-life and quality of fruits. Shortened shelf-life causes fruit spoilage during post-harvest, transport, storage, and distribution. In turn, it will cause economic losses in the fruit market. Low-temperature storage is one of the techniques to prolong the shelf-life of fruits. However, this technique requires an expensive facility to achieve and maintain the low temperature. On the other hand, it has been reported that hexanal treatment could prolong the shelf-life and quality of fruits. It is also cheaper and easier to apply. However, the ripening inhibition mechanism of hexanal is not yet fully understood. The effectiveness of hexanal treatment on different fruits is also unclear. Numerous publications on hexanal treatment reported different formulations, techniques, and effectiveness rates on different fruits. Optimised formulation and technique are important to develop an efficient hexanal treatment strategy. Therefore, the mechanism, effectiveness, formulation, technique, and development of hexanal-based products to prolong the shelf-life of fruits are discussed in this review.
A Compact THz Photometer for Solar Flare Burst Studies from Space
Authors: Sumesh M. A. , Karanth S. P.  , Sriram K. V.
Published: February 2024

Recent solar flare observations reveal the presence of THz components having a few orders of magnitude higher amplitude than the radio frequency and microwave radiations in the solar flare spectrum. This feature makes it remarkably beneficial for the detection of solar flares of low magnitudes such as Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) Class C, and M flares. Hence, space agencies including National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA) are gearing up with THz instruments for solar flare observations. In line with this, Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems has completed the development of a photometer that operates in continuum THz band, from 1.5 to 15 THz. The entire electro-opto-mechanical design was carried out to realize a compact, light-weight, and power-efficient photometer to meet the size, mass, and power constraints posed by inherent resource limitations of experimental satellite platforms such as Nanosatellite, Microsatellite, and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle's 4th Stage Orbital Platform (PS4-OP). A Cassegrain optical configuration was designed to collect the sun radiation with an aperture effective area of 0.0027 m2 with ceramic low-pass filters and resonant mesh filter for selective perception of THz radiation, rejecting the huge background of visible and near infrared with a spectral selectivity of 107:1. Sensitivity of the photometer was estimated to be 41.5 K/mV in 1.5–15 THz band by calibration using a blackbody radiation source. The radiometric resolution of the payload is 125 solar flux unit (SFU) (1 SFU = 1 × 10−22 Wm−2 Hz−1 ). The payload was successfully developed and space-qualified for its deployment in Nanosatellite or PS4-OP platform.
 
Received: 17 October 2023 | Revised: 29 January 2024 | Accepted: 23 February 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
M. A. Sumesh: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. S. P. Karanth: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. K. V. Sriram: Validation, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Role and challenges of ChatGPT, Gemini, and similar generative artificial intelligence in human resource management
Authors: Rane Nitin
Published: February 2024

The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, into Human Resource Management (HRM) has marked the beginning of a groundbreaking era in innovative workforce management and employee engagement. This research investigates the pivotal role played by ChatGPT and analogous generative AI technologies in HRM, underscoring their significance in the realms of recruitment, employee training, and organizational communication. Leveraging their natural language processing abilities, these AI systems streamline the recruitment process, ensuring unbiased candidate selection and enhancing the overall efficiency of HR departments. Moreover, in training and development initiatives, ChatGPT facilitates tailored learning experiences, adjusting content to meet individual employee needs, thereby fostering skill enhancement and professional growth. Nevertheless, the widespread adoption of ChatGPT in HRM is not without its challenges. Ethical concerns, such as data privacy and algorithmic bias, necessitate thorough examination to prevent discriminatory practices and guarantee equitable treatment of employees. Additionally, the requirement for continuous monitoring and refinement of AI algorithms to align with evolving organizational cultures and goals presents a significant hurdle. Moreover, striking a harmonious balance between AI-driven automation and human intervention is imperative to preserve the human touch in HRM processes, safeguarding the empathetic and intuitive elements that are essential for effective employee management. This research delves into these complex dynamics, shedding light on the transformative potential of ChatGPT and akin generative AI technologies in HRM, while also emphasizing the need for vigilance and strategic planning to address the associated challenges. Through an exhaustive analysis of real-world case studies and ethical frameworks, this study offers valuable insights for HR professionals, policymakers, and researchers endeavoring to navigate the intricate landscape of AI-powered HRM.
Longitudinal Association of Health Satisfaction With Functional Status and Income Satisfaction in Stroke Survivors
Authors: Nam Sanghun , Reistetter Timothy A. , Hong Ickpyo
Published: February 2024

Importance: Although cross-sectional studies have reported the relationships among performance of activities of daily living (ADLs), income satisfaction, and health satisfaction, longitudinal associations in stroke survivors remain unclear.

Objective: To examine the effects of ADL function and income satisfaction on health satisfaction over time in stroke survivors.

Design: Retrospective longitudinal study designs with latent growth curve models (LGMs) to control for time-varying and time-invariant covariates.

Setting: Community.

Participants: A total of 198 stroke survivors.

Outcomes and Measures: Self-reported ADL performance, income satisfaction, and health satisfaction.

Results: The average age of participants was 70.68 yr (SD = 8.09; 107 men, 91 women). Each LGM showed that an increase in ADL score (standardized β = 0.116∼0.296, all ps < .05) and income satisfaction (standardized β = 0.513∼0.726, all ps < .001) positively predicted health satisfaction over time, even after controlling for time-varying annual income, demographics, and behavioral characteristics. The fit results of all LGMs were within the acceptable range: χ2(47) = 66.378, p = .0327; χ2(47) = 57.742, p = .1355; root-mean-square error of approximation, <0.08; comparative fit index and Tucker–Lewis index, >0.90; standardized root-mean-square residual, <0.05.

Conclusions and Relevance: Because ADLs are significant modifiable health satisfaction factors, occupational therapy practitioners would need to focus more closely on ADL training in clinical settings. Furthermore, referring those clients to appropriate vocational rehabilitation to improve their income satisfaction would be necessary.

Plain-Language Summary: This study recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when stroke survivors are preparing to return to their communities by emphasizing the significance of ADL training and income satisfaction during this stage of recovery. The study suggests that the therapeutic use of ADL training and income satisfaction could increase health satisfaction for stroke survivors. Therefore, comprehensive ADL training, as an occupational therapy intervention, could be crucial for stroke survivors who are preparing to return to their community from a clinical setting. Furthermore, connecting with vocational rehabilitation could also be important for improving income satisfaction for stroke survivors who are preparing to return to a community.
Item Enhanced Diversification in the Recommendation System using Graph Neural Network
Authors: Yadav Naina , kumar Ramakant , Singh Anil Kumar
Published: February 2024

A recommendation system is a set of programs that utilize different methodologies for relevant item selection for the user. Graph neural networks have been extensively used in recent years to improve the quality of recommendations across all domains. A general recommendation system’s main goal is to recommend items to the user accurately, and it frequently prioritizes items that are well-liked or mainstream. If the model concentrates only on one specific item category from the users’ past preferences, then recommendations for the target user will become too obvious. To address this problem, diversity in the recommendation system is introduced. The model IG-DivRS (Item-Enhanced Graph Neural Network for a Diversified Recommendation System) is proposed. Our proposed model uses a Graph Neural Network (GNN) with the user’s interacted and non-interacted item history for diversified recommendation generation. The novelty of our proposed model is to explore the effect of non-interacted items on the target user for diversified recommendation generation. Instead of selecting random non-interacted items for the target user, we apply the DPP(Determinantal Point Process) algorithm to select the non-interacted item appropriately. The detailed experimental analysis shows that our model ID-DivRS outperforms the state-of-the-art model in accuracy and diversity.
Loyalty Signaling, Bureaucratic Compliance, and Variation in State Repression in Authoritarian Regimes
Authors: Qian Jingyuan , Bai Steve
Published: February 2024

In autocracies, why are certain bureaucrats more heavy-handed in their use of force than others during repression? In this article, we propose an incentive-compatible theory that explains the uneven compliance of bureaucrats in repressive campaigns. We argue that bureaucrats from less
trusted backgrounds tend to implement repressive tasks more fervently to credibly display loyalty and bolster their career prospects. We provide evidence for our theory using China’s Anti-Rightist Campaign (1957‐1959), a repressive campaign launched by Mao Zedong against alleged
critics of his rule. We find that officials who were former undercover partisans, a faction considered untrustworthy by Mao, tended to prosecute more “rightists” in their jurisdictions and imposed harsher penalties on them. This study contributes to the literature by revealing
the motivations of coercive agents.
Professionalization for Education for Sustainable Development through Action Research using the Example of a University Course
Authors: Rauch Franz
Published: February 2024

The interdisciplinary character as well as the current and future relevance of the sustainability debate with all its inherent dilemmas and uncertainties, can provide fertile ground for educational innovation. Against this background, a team at the University of Klagenfurt, together with FORUM Umweltbildung and colleagues at teacher training colleges in Austria, designed the four-semester in-service course "BINE - Education for Sustainable Development - Innovations in Education". The aim of BINE is that the participants deal with the topics of sustainable development (SD) and education for sustainable development (ESD) as a learning community. An important element of this is the systematic reflection of innovations in their own practice within the framework of an action research study. The action research process provides a learning basis to promote the concepts of ESD as well as research and implementation skills of the participants. While sustainability topics are used as a vehicle for emancipatory education on the one hand, they are intended to trigger concrete sustainable social development processes on the other. This implies a great challenge, but also holds considerable potential for educational processes. With regard to sustainable development, education in the context of ESD means addressing questions in concrete fields of action about how the future can be shaped sustainably. This includes precise observation, analysis, evaluation and cooperative design of a concrete situation. Reflective action competence - and not blind action or unreflective action patterns - is a main goal of learning (Rauch & Pfaffenwimmer 2020).
ANALISIS CACAT CORAN PADA SAND CASTING PRODUK CLAMP SADDLE
Authors: Mad Yusup  , Purbawati
Published: February 2024

Terjadinya cacat pada produk coran disebabkan bebrapa keadaan, antara lain: rancangan pengecoran, rancangan pola, pasir untuk cetakan, rancangan cetakan, rancangan inti, komposisi material logam, proses peleburan proses penuangan, susunan saluran masuk dan saluran penambah. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui proses pengecoran produk clamp saddle, mengetahui jenis cacat yang terjadi pada produk clamp saddle, Memberikan hasil rekomendasi untuk mengurangi cacat yang terjadi pada produk clamp saddle. Pada analisis cacat cor untuk clamp saddle menggunkan diagram sebab akibat (fishbone diagrams) dan pemeriksaan rupa. Penelitian mendapakan kesimpulan : Berdasrakan pemeriksaan rupa hasil pengecoran clamp saddle cacat cor yang terjadi merupakan cacat pada permukaan yaitu kekasaran yang meluas, kondisi cacat seperti ini diakibatkan oleh pasir cetak yang tererosi. Ada beberapa bahan baku yang digunakan dalam pengecoran untuk pembuatan clamp saddle yaitu : skrap baja, skrap besi, carboriser adalah bahan tambahan kandungan karbon untuk besi tuang, biasanya kadar C dalam carboriser adalah sekitar minimal 90%. Berdasarakan hasil penelitian perlu dilakukan perbaikan dengan cara membuat standarisasi untuk membuat standar kualitas produk agar dapat didefinisikan jenis-jenis cacat produk pengecoran.
Pemilihan Supplier dengan Metode AHP dan TOPSIS pada PT XYZ
Authors: Dwi Nurfahrizal  , Suseno
Published: February 2024

PT XYZ merupakan produsen pakaian dalam wanita, Bahan baku utama pakaian dalam wanita tersebut adalah kain jenis Microfiber yang saat ini dipasok oleh 3 supplier. Proses memilih supplier yang dilakukan perusahaan saat ini berdasarkan harga terendah. Pemilihan supplier perlu dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode yang tepat sesuai dengan standar perusahaan sehingga supplier dapat memahami dasar pemilihan tersebut secara lebih obyektif. Salah satu metode yang dapat menyelesaikan pemilihan supplier dengan kriteria-kriteria adalah metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) dan Techicque for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). Kriteria kualitas mendapat urutan tertinggi dengan bobot 0,317, disusul oleh harga dengan bobot 0,250, urutan selanjutnya adalah Delivery dengan bobot 0,243, dan terakhir Warranty dengan bobot 0,190. Dari penentuan bobot sub kriteria, lima urutan tertinggi adalah Ketepatan waktu pengiriman dengan bobot 0,513, Serat bahan dengan bobot 0,508, Harga bahan baku dengan bobot 0,454, Kenyamanan bahan dengan bobot 0,345, dan Kemudahan proses klaim dengan bobot 0,447. Urutan berikutnya adalah  ketepatan jumlah yang dikirim dengan bobot 0,357, fleksibel dengan bobot 0,342, shipment term dengan bobot 296, payment term dengan bobot 250, batas waktu komplain dengan bobot 0,210, ketahanan warna dengan bobot 0,147, dan yang terakhir jaminan barang dlam keadaan yang baik dengan bobot 0,130. Berdasarkan hasil penetapan nilai kriteria dan perhitungan dengan metode TOPSIS maka supplier kain Microfiber yang terpilih adalah Carvico terpilih sebagai supplier kain Microfiber terbaik dengan nilai preference 0,9.