bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biometric Authentication Based on EMG Hand Gestures Signals Using CNN
Authors: Gursoy Mehmet Ismail
Published: May 2024

Biometric identification systems are increasingly important today compared to traditional recognition/classification systems. Electromyography (EMG) signals and person identification/classification systems are preferred for high-security systems as they include physiological and behavioural movements. This study investigates biometric EMG signals based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and personal identification/classification systems. Bioelectric signals were recorded at six different wrist movements from five volunteer participants with a four-channel EMG device. To determine the spectrum characteristics of EMG signals, the frequency subbands of the signals were found using the discrete wavelet transform (DWT), empirical wavelet transform (EWT), and empirical mode decomposition (EMD) methods. In addition, statistical methods are used to improve the effectiveness of the feature vector. The CNN model was used to define or classify people. The performance of the developed system was evaluated using Accuracy, Precision, Sensitivity, F-score parameters. As a result, a classification success of 95.66 % was achieved with the developed EMD-CNN method, 94.10 % with the DWT-CNN method, and 93.33 % with the EWT-CNN method. The artificial intelligence model presented in this study explains the effectiveness of EMG signals in person recognition or classification as a biometric identification system. Furthermore, the developed model shows promise for the development and design of future biometric recognition systems.
Recent Progress on Digital Twins in Intelligent Connected Vehicles: A Review
Authors: Chai Xingkai , Yan Jiaqiang , Zhang Wei , Sulowicz Maciej , Feng Yichi
Published: May 2024

As an important enabling technology in the era of Industry 4.0, the intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) facilitates robust data interaction with the outside through sensors and communication technologies, ultimately making scientific decisions based on environmental perception information. However, due to constraints such as limited communication bandwidth and computing resources, the influx of data simultaneously impedes the sustainable optimisation of the vehicle decision making process at the same time. As a novel technology that effectively connects physical and virtual space, the special ability of the digital twin (DT) is to identify characteristics within a certain lifecycle, thereby garnering widespread attention across various industries. The purpose of this paper is to review the contribution of digital twins in the application field of intelligent vehicles and explore its potential for development. First, the key technologies of ICV provide a basis for the embedding of digital twins. Then, by analysing the development process and technical composition of digital twins, readers can better understand the concept of digital twins. Finally, the application of DTs in ICV is reviewed from the perspective of vehicles, traffic facilities, and occupants. Future challenges and opportunities in this direction are described at the same time.
Kresba Stětí sv. Kateřiny ze sbírky Jiřího Karáska ze Lvovic
Authors: Zlatohlávková Eliška
Published: May 2024

The contribution is devoted to the authorship of a drawing with the subject of the Beheading of St Catherine from the collection of Jiří Karásek ze Lvovic, saved today in the Museum of Literature of the National Literature Memorial. Based on a comparison with a drawing of a similar subject and composition, the author of the article has come to the view that Karásek's drawing can be attributed to the Augsburg painter Johann Matthias Kager (1566-1634) and may be considered one of the preparatory compositional studies for the now defunct altarpiece in the presbytery of the Dominican convent in Augsburg.
Territorio y memoria ancestral en Mhuysqa
Authors: Santos Curvelo Roberto
Published: May 2024

This paper seeks to understand the ancestral order of the Mhuysqa territory in central Colombia. For indigenous peoples, sacred places have always been the natural spaces from which the territory is organized according to its spiritual and material principles.The Mhuysqa culture has developed in a physical space that is characterized by a diversity of sanctuaries in valleys and mountains, with countless lagoons and rivers that bathe its extensive geography. For this living culture, the sun and the moon are the divinities whose energy on Earth generates life. Its cosmogony determines the implantation of the solar and lunar temples in the territory, the astronomical observatories and the towns, in correspondence with the solstices, equinoxes, solar quarters and lunistices. The first approximation to this conception of the world corresponds to archaeoastronomy. With these maps of sacred geography, with the original toponymy and the understanding of its meaning from the autochthonous language (Mhuysqhubun), the aim is to recover the memory that the ancestors evoked. The oral tradition of its inhabitants is the primary key that has helped to decipher the geometries and centers that order the entire ancestral territory. However, nowadays, it is sad to see that land use plans ignore them as sacred natural places; and that some of the most important ones, that, at the time, gave shape and origin to the harmonious relationship with the territory, are dying of oblivion and abandonment into which they fell as a consequence of the historical break and the subsequent denial of their roots and their own identity. We can not love what we do not know.

El Territorio ancestral de la cultura Mhuysqa en Colombia abarca una gran parte de lo que hoy son los departamentos de Cundinamarca, Boyacá y el sur de Santander (Mapa 1). Un extenso territorio sobre la cordillera oriental (Mapa 2), equivalente al área de Portugal (aproximadamente 90.000 km2.), en el cual se han identificado más de 500 antiguos poblados (Mapa 3) en conexión con más de 450 pequeñas y grandes lagunas, páramos -entre ellos SUNAPA (Sumapáz), el más grande a nivel mundial-, montañas nevadas, ríos y quebradas de las cuencas hidrográficas de los ríos Magdalena, al noreste y Orinoco, al suroeste. Una orografía propicia para el desarrollo de la cultura Mhuysqa, con un legado que ha perdurado hasta nuestros días en la toponimia y en la forma armónica cómo se relacionaron con el territorio.
I'dadu al-Mu'allim wa Tanmiyatuhu Mihniyyan fi Dhaui al-Ittijahat al-Mu'ashirah
Authors: Syakur Naema al-Mahdi Abu
Published: May 2024

The landscape of education is continually evolving, shaped by contemporary trends that demand a dynamic and adaptive approach to teacher preparation and professional development. This abstract delves into the critical intersection of "Teacher Preparation and Professional Development in Light of Contemporary Trends." In this exploration, we navigate the transformative shifts in educational paradigms and analyze the consequential impact on how teachers are equipped for the challenges of modern classrooms. By shedding light on the symbiotic relationship between teacher preparation, professional development, and contemporary trends, this abstract contributes to the discourse on enhancing educational practices. It underscores the imperative for educational institutions and policymakers to adopt forward-thinking approaches that align with the evolving needs of both educators and learners in today's ever-changing educational milieu.
The Importance of Religious Provision in the Development of Elementary School Age Children at SDIT Solok
Authors: Ririn Septya Yunita  , Afrahamiryano
Published: May 2024

Development is a process of increasing maturity, thinking and psychological functions in humans. Where these changes are qualitative in nature which refers to changes in typical characteristics towards more advanced ones which will lead to the achievement of new abilities and characteristics. One of the important aspects to help the development process towards a better direction is the cultivation of religious values. Where religion will have a positive impact on the next stage of development. By providing religious education to elementary school-aged children, it is hoped that children will be able to prepare themselves according to existing religious values. The purpose of this article is to find out how important religious training is for elementary school-aged children in carrying out the next stages of development.
Pengaruh Perkembangan Teknologi Terhadap Metode Mengajar Pendidik di SMK Negeri 1 Sipoholon
Authors: Masrany Banjarnahor  , Juwita Sipahutar  , Eldina Sarah Nababan  , Tioliza Manalu  , Apriando Lumban Tobing
Published: May 2024

The influence of technological developments on educators' teaching methods. In today's digital era, technology has changed the educational landscape by influencing the way educators deliver material and interact with students. This article discusses various changes that have occurred in teaching methods, such as the use of learning software, dare platforms, and interactive learning tools. Apart from that, we will also discuss the positive and negative impacts of technology in the educational process as well as the challenges faced by educators in integrating technology into the curriculum. Through literature, this article will conclude how important education is to technological developments in order to improve the effectiveness and quality of teaching in the future. The method used is the interview method, which is a technique commonly used in qualitative research and also in various other professional contexts, such as in the employee recruitment process or investigations.
Changes in Consumer Behavior Through Digital Transaction Counseling at the Student Cooperative (KOPMA)
Authors: Haholongan Rutinaias , Anwar Fajri Nurul , Mumtaz Zufar Hafiz Islamazfar , Aisyah Siti , Maharani Fadillah , Wulandari Putri
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine changes in consumer behavior through digital transaction counseling at Student Cooperatives (KOPMA). The method used in this research was observation, by providing counseling to 22 Kopma members on the STEI Indonesia campus in Jakarta. The research results show that the use of digital transactions can have a positive impact on consumer behavior. Students who want to make transactions in cooperatives will find it easier and more affordable with the use of digital transactions. The conclusion of this research is the importance of knowing the latest developments related to technology today, especially for daily needs such as easier payment transactions.
Metaverse & NFT Blockchain
Authors:   Department of Computer Science Engineering, MIT Arts, Design & Technology University, Pune, Maharashtra, India., Zade Shrushti S. , Atrik Sakshi S. , Pimpalkar Aarti
Published: May 2024

The metaverse is a rapidly evolving digital frontier that is redefining the way we interact, work, and play in the digital realm. This abstract provides a concise overview of the concept, its significance, and the key elements that shape its existence. The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, merging physical and digital realities, where individuals can interact, create, and transact in immersive and interconnected digital environments. It is not confined to a single platform or technology but represents a constellation of interconnected virtual worlds, augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D spaces. Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary innovation that fundamentally transforms the way we establish trust, share data, and conduct transactions in a digital world. This abstract provides a concise overview of blockchain, highlighting its core principles and its profound impact across various industries. Blockchain is a distributed ledger system that enables secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant record-keeping through a decentralized network of nodes. This technology underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin but extends far beyond digital currencies, offering solutions for supply chain management, voting systems, healthcare, and more. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have emerged as a groundbreaking application of blockchain technology, transforming the way we perceive and trade digital assets within the metaverse. NFTs are unique digital tokens that represent ownership or proof of authenticity of digital assets, often encompassing digital art, virtual real estate, collectibles, and more. Leveraging blockchain technology, NFTs offer a secure and transparent method for creators and collectors to trade and interact with digital content in the metaverse
Maximal Efficiencies in GaP_(1-x) 〖Sb〗_x-Alloy Junction Solar Cells at 300 K, According to Highest Hot Reservoir Temperatures, Obtained from Carnot-Efficiency Theorem
Authors: Van Cong Huynh
Published: May 2024

In n^+ (p^+)-p(n) [X(x)≡GaP_(1-x) Sb_x]-alloy junction solar cells at T=300 K, 0≤x≤1, by basing on the same physical model and the same treatment method, as those used in our recent works [1, 2], we will also investigate the maximal efficiencies, η_(Imax.(IImax.)), obtained at the open circuit voltage V_oc (=V_(ocI(ocII))), according to highest hot reservoir temperatures, T_H (K), obtained from the Carnot efficiency theorem, which was demonstrated by the use of the entropy law. In the present work, some concluding remarks are given in the following.(1) In the heavily doped emitter region, the effective density of electrons (holes), N^*, given in parabolic conduction (valence) bands, expressed as functions of the total dense impurity density, N, donor (acceptor)-radius, r_(d(a)), and x-concentration, is defined in Eq. (9d), as: N^* 〖(N,r〗_(d(a)),x)〖≡N-N〗_CDn(NDp) 〖(r〗_(d(a)),x), where N_CDn(NDp) is the Mott critical density in the metal-insulator transition, determined in Eq. (9a). Then, we have showed that (i) the origin of such the Mott’s criterium, Eq. (9a), is exactly obtained from the reduced effective Wigner-Seitz radius r_(sn(sp)), characteristic of interactions, as given in Equations (9b, 9c), and further (ii) N_(CDn(CDp)) is just the density of electrons (holes) localized in the exponential conduction (valence)-band tail (EBT), as that demonstrated in [1]. (2) In Table 3n, for the n^+-p GaP_(1-x) 〖Sb〗_x-alloy junction solar cell and for r_(Sn(Cd))-radius, one obtains with increasing x=(0, 0.5, 1): η_(Imax.) (↘)= 32.83 %, 29.58 %, 23.77 %, according to T_H (↘)=446.6 K,426.0 K,393.5 K, at V_ocI=1.06 V,1.06 V,1.29 V, respectively.(3) In Table 5p, for the p^+-n GaP_(1-x) 〖Sb〗_x-alloy junction solar cell and for r_(Cd(Sn))-radius, one obtains with increasing x=(0, 0.5, 1): η_(IImax.) (↗)= 32.41 %, 34.32 %, 35.19 %, according to T_H (↗)=443.8 K,456.8 K,462.9 K, at V_ocII (V)[>V_ocI (V)]=1.17 V,1.25 V,1.44 V, respectively, suggesting that such η_(Imax.(IImax.))-and-T_H variations depend on V_ocII (V)[>V_ocI (V)]-ones.
Effects of Farmers Field Schools on Improvement Farming Practices for Increasing Crops Yield, North Kordofan, Sudan
Authors: Hamad Mohammed Adam A. , Mohamed Marwa Shadad Hussein
Published: May 2024

Farmer Field Schools aim to improve farmers' knowledge and skills to achieve Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). This study was conducted due to a shortage in farmers' knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards certain agricultural practices in the study area. The purpose of this paper is to identify the effects of Farmer Field Schools as a training approach to improve farmers' agricultural practices and increase crop production in the study area. A purposive sampling technique was used, and 120 respondents were selected. Data collection tools included a reconnaissance survey, questionnaires, group discussions, and direct observations. Secondary data were gathered from scientific papers, books, relevant authenticated websites, and reports from relevant institutions. The data were analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22) with a focus on descriptive analysis and Chi-square tests. The findings illustrate that 85.0% of the participants acquired knowledge regarding the latest agricultural technologies, 61.7% of the respondents perceived the FFSs as effective training tools for providing knowledge and skills, and 96.7% stated that they became experts in managing their farms. Additionally, 100% of the respondents expressed interest in observing the changes that occur due to the agricultural practices acquired. Their practices improved, and crop production increased after participating in the Farmer Field School programs to 10-15 Jawal and more compared to 5 Jawal before. The results of the Chi-square test showed significant associations among the tested variables. The results highlight the effects of Farmer Field Schools as a training approach to improve farmers' agricultural practices. Recommendations include improving the extension system and providing direction for future agricultural stability.
Laparoscopic Management of Pregnancy in a U4 Uterine Malformarion: A Case Report
Authors: Benghanem Lounas , Faïd Lydia , Addad Bouzid , Bisker Mounir , Haïl Kamel , Benyahia Radia
Published: May 2024

Pregnancy in a rudimentary uterine horn is an extremely rare and potentially serious obstetric situation, threatening the maternal-foetal prognosis. Pregnancy can occur accidentally in the rudimentary horn. This is a true extra uterine pregnancy with a risk of rupture during the second trimester of pregnancy, which is why it must be diagnosed and managed rapidly from the start of pregnancy. We report the case of a patient with an arrested pregnancy on a rudimentary horn managed laparoscopically.
Management of Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Abdominal Wall after Hysterectomy: A Case Report
Authors: Benghanem Lounas , Faïd Lydia , Addad Bouzid , Aissaoui Sofiane , Haïl Kamel , Benyahia Radia
Published: May 2024

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare dermo-hypodermal condition involving necrosis of cutaneous, subcutaneous and fascial tissues. Its occurrence in postoperative settings is an exceptional and serious phenomenon, with a life-threatening prognosis: it is a medical-surgical emergency.The diagnosis is clinically suspected in the presence of hyperalgesic wall sepsis disproportionate to the extent of the lesions. Biological criteria are established by the LRINEC (Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis) score, which can help differentiate necrotizing fasciitis from severe cellulitis. Diagnosis is difficult at first, given the lack of specific signs, which worsens the prognosis, which depends on rapid medical and surgical management.Treatment is based on extensive and aggressive trimming of necrotic tissue with drainage, combined with active and intensive resuscitation, and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy tailored to the results of bacteriological sampling. We report the case of a 42-year-old female patient presenting with necrotizing fasciitis of the anterolateral abdominal wall after hysterectomy.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Health Care, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alghamdi Abdulrahman I , AlGhamdi Hind Mousa , Aldhawyan Nawaf M. , Almutairi Abdulelah Khalaf , Alharthi Abdullah Falah , Albattal Saad , Kofi Moustafa
Published: May 2024

Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is identified as a cluster of risk factors that significantly increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. It is characterized by obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Multiple definitions and criteria of MS exist. The most widely used set of criteria are the US National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) ATP III and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), both of which are used in this study. Due to different defining criteria and population demographics, the prevalence of MS varies widely across countries, regions, and continents.Objective: This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among primary healthcare attendees in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over 12 months at the Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC) Wazzarat Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involving 262 participants. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of MS among primary healthcare attendees using ATP III and IDF criteria. Participants were assessed for sociodemographic features, comorbidities, vital signs, and laboratory data related to MS. Statistical analysis utilized R v 4.3 for descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, Chi-square tests for categorical variables, and the Mann-Whitney test for continuous variables.Results: Among the study participants, 20.2% met the criteria for MS according to ATP III, and 19.9% according to IDF criteria, with a strong concordance between the two (Kappa statistic = 0.92, P < 0.001). The median age of individuals with MS was significantly higher (45 years) than those without (35 years, P < 0.001). Significant predictors included age, with BMI and fasting blood glucose showing a strong positive correlation (r > 0.5, P < 0.001). Notably, 60.7% of the cohort were medically free from conditions contributing to MS.Conclusion: The prevalence of MS among primary healthcare attendees in Riyadh, as defined by ATP III and IDF criteria, underscores the importance of age and lifestyle factors as predictors. The findings advocate for targeted preventive strategies focusing on lifestyle modifications to mitigate the risk of MS. Further research is suggested to explore the long-term impact of these interventions.
Enhancing the Quality and Sensory Characteristics of Native Chicken (Gallus gallus) Eggs Using Natural Additives
Authors: Tadeo Dina B.
Published: May 2024

The study examines the effect of natural egg enhancers on the quality and sensory attributes of native chicken eggs. The research was conducted in Lagangilang, Abra, Philippines, involving 96 native chickens that were fed with different egg enhancers, including pure formulated feed with no additives, commercial egg enhancer, annatto seed powder, turmeric powder, and red-hot pepper powder at 1% level. The results showed that the egg yolk weight, albumen weight, and eggshell thickness were not significantly different among the treatments. However, yolk color was significantly different among the treatments, with annatto seed, turmeric, and red-hot pepper treatments rated as dark yellow having significantly higher yolk color compared to the control and commercial treatments. The study also found that the coloring content agent of egg enhancers, such as annatto seed, turmeric, and red-hot pepper, can improve the yolk color of eggs by providing carotenoids and other antioxidants to the birds. This is important because consumers often prefer eggs with a darker yolk color. The study also evaluates the sensory evaluation of senior high school students, college students, and faculty on native chicken eggs given with egg enhancers. The results indicate that there were no significant differences in appearance, flavor, aroma, aftertaste, and general acceptability among the treatments with a descriptive rating of “like moderately” based on the hedonic scale.
Catalyzing the Influence of Market Economics on the Pedagogical Discourse of Political Theory for Students at Tan Trao University
Authors: Trang Ha Thi Thu
Published: May 2024

In the progressive journey of society, the role of education extends beyond knowledge transmission to shaping critical thinking and civic consciousness. However, the pervasive influence of market economics has presented both challenges and opportunities for education, particularly in the realm of political theory. At Tan Trao University, the interaction between market economics and political theory education for students is an indispensable issue. Nevertheless, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that this impact transcends mere financial considerations, involving the intersection of preparing for the labor market and the higher education mission of imparting knowledge and nurturing intellect. In this context, careful and nuanced considerations in approaching political theory education become paramount, aiming ultimately to cultivate citizens with profound understanding, critical thinking skills, and readiness to engage in societal development and construction.
Mining and Medicine in 1872-1954: The Doctors of Waratah Hospital, Tasmania, Part 2
Authors: Stride Peter
Published: May 2024

The published clinical case load of the doctors of the Waratah Hospital, Tasmania between 1901 and 1920 is described with emphasis firstly on the accidents occurring in the mines, and the subsequent support of the victims over a twenty year period, then secondly on the infectious diseases in the community in the era before antibiotics and vaccines.
Performance of Philippine Native Pig Fed with Ensiled Pongapong
Authors: Bitao Irish Wilson M. , Gaffud Oliva M.
Published: May 2024

Native animals are regarded as an essential component of most agricultural production systems in rural settings. Amorphophallus campanulatus can be used as food and animal feed, however its application is limited due to its high oxalate concentration and low crude protein level. Fermentation with oxalolytic bacteria, such as Bacillus subtilis, which produces the oxalate decarboxylase enzyme, has been utilized to boost the nutritional value of pongapong. 
This study aims to determine the growth performance of native pig fed with fermented pongapong as feed supplement. Specifically, to determine the effect of fermented/ensiled pongapong on the body weight-gain in weight, growth increment, feed conversion efficiency and feed conversion ratio on Philippine native pigs; determine the best level of silage pongapong to growth of Philippine Native pigs; determine the nutrient composition of fermented Amorphophalus campanulatus; and determine the economics of fermented pongapong as feed supplement for native pigs in one production cycle. The Complete Randomized Design (CRD) was utilized in the study. The treatments were follows:T1=Formulated feeds ,T2=75% Formulated feeds + 25% silage AC ,T3=50% Formulated feeds 50% silage AC, T4=25% Formulated feeds + 75% silage AC, T5= Pure ensiled AC. 
Based on the analysis of variance shows insignificant among the treatments as to the initial weight, feed conversion efficiency and growth rate. Also, there are significant differences in the body weight, gain weight and feed conversion ration while it shows highly significant feed consumption throughout the duration of the study. Thus, 75% formulated feeds and 25% fermented pongapong and 50% Formulated feeds + 50% fermented pongapong results to best growth. It demonstrates that feeding native pigs with formulated feed including fermented pongapong was employed as an alternative diet that is potentially cost effective and useful in native pig production in the province. This information could help growers reduce feed costs.
Connecting the world for a shared future: Firmly safeguarding stable and smooth global industrial and supply chains
Authors: Hongbin Ren
Published: May 2024

Contributing to global economic recovery, development and prosperity, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade has made a platform of networked industrial and supply chains. In a strategic orientation towards joint prevention of shocks in the world market, as well as towards interactive development of new technology and energy, the author encourages the business community to assume a more significant role in the creation of a new market environment. This paper is aimed at pointing to the openness and cooperation of Chinese economy as an important driving force of development and progress. Inclusiveness and sustainability are a guarantee for joint prosperity, whereas the perspective is being sought in China's further political, economic and cultural opening and connecting more strongly with the global business community.
New decade of the belt and Road initiative: Strategic positioning of Serbia-China relations and opening of a new chapter
Authors: Lalić Bojan , Filipović Filip
Published: May 2024

This paper explores in detail the key concept of the Belt and Road Initiative, which represents a pillar of PR China's foreign policy. The paper focuses especially on the analysis of Serbia's strategic position in the new decade of the global initiative, highlighting the importance of deepening cooperation with PR China. In light of the challenges faced by Serbia, including pressures regarding the recognition of so-called Kosovo and joining anti-Russia sanctions, Serbia's relations with the European Union, NATO, and leading Western countries are increasingly strained. Under such circumstances, it becomes an imperative for Serbia to search for new opportunities for development by boosting cooperation with China within the Belt and Road Initiative. This paper thoroughly analyses Serbia's strategic position, stressing its significant contribution and the benefits of participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Also, it explores the potential for deepening cooperation between PR China and the Republic of Serbia, focusing on five key pillars: political coordination, development of infrastructural links, promoting efficient trade, improving financial cooperation, and intensifying cultural exchange. Special emphasis is put on eight new campaigns that could further reinforce this cooperation in the new decade of the Initiative. Furthermore, from the aspect of developing talents and building an ecosystem, the paper announces a new direction of future development of Serbia-China relations, providing theoretical support and strategic guidance for intensifying cooperation between the two countries in the next decade of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Seguridad ciudadana en el Perú y Latinoamérica en los últimos 5 años
Authors: Coz Torre Carlos Alberto , Pariona Cárdenas Haydeé
Published: May 2024

Este artículo de revisión sistemática se basa en realizar un análisis minucioso en distintos escenarios donde la seguridad ciudadana se ve afectada en muchos países. El objetivo de este estudio consiste en realizar un análisis sistemático de los resultados de informes sobre seguridad ciudadana en el Perú y latinoamérica en los últimos 5 años. La metodología es cualitativo, descriptivo y bibliográfico, para la elaboración se consideró 30 artículos completos en dos idiomas. Como resultado de los 30 estudios encontrados el 50% de los autores señalan que para contrarrestar la inseguridad se debe crear políticas nuevas, el 27% indica la importancia de los dispositivos, medios de comunicación y un 23% mencionan que se debe de realizar un trabajo organizado de la policía articulada con el serenazgo y las juntas vecinales, el año que tuvo más publicaciones fue el 2021 con 47% y la revista con mayor publicación fue Scielo con el 37% y el Perú con un 33% de publicaciones relacionados al tema. En conclusión, Latinoamérica y el Perú requiere de la intervención del estado responsable de cada país, articulada con la participación ciudadana para crear estrategias, programas y diseñar políticas en seguridad ciudadana para controlar la violencia.
“Are You Sure About That?”: Handling Uncertainty in an Early-Stage Ship Design Process
Authors: Pawling Rachel
Published: May 2024

UCL teaches ship design at postgraduate and undergraduate level, using a combination of spreadsheets and commercial computer aided ship design tools. These tools produce single values for a given input and so uncertainty is only incorporated via margins. Experience has shown that students do not develop an effective understanding of engineering uncertainty using the current tools and approaches. This paper describes ongoing work to develop an “add on” to the existing UCL toolset to allow the representation of various ship parameters as uncertainty distributions. This is with the aim of better understanding of uncertainty in ship design, primarily for ship design education but with broader applications for concept design tasks.
The Social Care of the Catholic Church on Foreign Slovaks in Switzerland
Authors: Miche François , Gažiová Mária
Published: May 2024

The central idea of this study is Slovaks living in Switzerland and especially the Catholic Slovak Mission in Switzerland. in this work, we have made an analysis of the Institution, its organizational units and devoted ourselves to Slovaks abroad, as well as citizens of the Slovak Republic. This work was compiled from interviews with Slovaks living in Switzerland, through a method of expert interviewing in their natural environment. Our goal will be adapted to the pastoral mission and adaptation of the institution in Switzerland. In this study, we see all the problems of the mission and its victories.
Awareness and Utilization of Community-based health insurance schemes among residents of Rumuokwurusi, Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State
Authors: Harry Victoria , Banigo Balafama , Deekor Tomabari , Osigwe Akudo , Ogbonna Vivian Ifeoma
Published: May 2024

Community-based health insurance (CBHI) in a developing country such as ours aims at achieving universal health coverage, especially for those not financially capable of footing out-of-pocket medical bills. CBHI schemes can help communities manage healthcare costs and provide access to basic healthcare for rural settlers. This study aimed at assessing the awareness and utilisation of CBHI schemes in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State, Nigeria.This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, employing the multistage probability sampling technique to select participants for the study. Semi-structured interview-er-administered questionnaires were de-signed for obtaining information from 250 respondents on the title. Data were analyzed on Excel spreadsheets, having been extrapolated from Google Forms, and results presented in frequency tables. The p-value was set at <0.05 where Chi-square was necessary.Of the 250 respondents, 114 (45.6%) were aware of community-based health insurance, but only 86 (34.4%) were acquainted with the existence of Community-based health insurance schemes in Obio/Akpor LGA. Only 26 (10.4%) utilized Community-based Health Insurance Schemes.Awareness and utilization of CBHI schemes in our study area are very low. Recommended strategies need to be addressed urgently to improve equity in access to health care services as well as effective financial risk protection.
Evaluating the Nephroprotective and Hepato-protective Effects of Hypoestes rosea in Acetaminophen-Induced Toxicity in Albino Rats
Authors: Ogregade Ileimokumo E , Ifenkwe John C. , Bartimaeus Ebirien-Agana
Published: May 2024

The leaves of Hypoestes rosea are in use as traditional medicine in the Niger Delta areas in Nigeria and the Western part of Cameroun for the management of different ailments in children, such as anaemia, malaria, fever and other ailments. Regardless of its uses, scanty studies evaluating its organ protective effects exist. Therefore, this research study evaluates the nephroprotective and hepato-protective effects of Hypoestes rosea in acetaminophen-induced toxicity in Albino rats. The objectives of this research study are to evaluate the protective effect of Hypoestes rosea on the kidney and the liver of albino rats. Acetaminophen, which is frequently used as an analgesic and antipyretic drug at high doses, can be harmful to vital organs of the body, affecting the liver and kidneys. In this study, effects of an aqueous extract of Hypoestes rosea (AEHr) on liver function parameters and kidney function parameters of acetaminophen induced-toxicity in albino rats were evaluated using acute (15 days) and sub-chronic (30 days) duration of study and study group comprising of prophylactic (pre-treatment) and therapeutic (post-treatment) phases with six experimental groups in each phase. A total of 112 adult apparently healthy Albino rats weighing (180-220g) were used for this study, divided into six experimental groups of extract control (EC), negative control (NC), positive control (PC), AEHr100mg/kg b w., AEHr 200mg/kg b w., and AEHr 300mg/kg b w. groups each of six rats. At the end of the research study period, blood samples were collected through jugular puncture for liver and kidney function parameters. Results showed that acetaminophen-induced toxicity in albino rats caused toxicity to the kidney and toxicity to the liver, as evidenced by the raised levels of potassium, urea, creatinine and low bicarbonate from the renal function parameters and also as evidenced by significant elevation of bilirubin and liver enzymes with a significantly low total protein and albumin levels from the liver function parameters when compared with other experimental groups. Conversely, AEHr at different concentrations in a dose-dependent pattern at the different treatment phases and different duration periods were able to repair the injury to the kidney and liver caused by acetaminophen induction to normal. Consequently, the findings of this research propose that Hypoestes rosea contains active ingredients accountable for the nephroprotective and hepato-protective abilities in rats and can be recommended for more studies using higher mammals.
Artificial Intelligence Helps Primary School Teachers to Plan and Execute Physics Classroom Experiments
Authors: Kotsis Konstantinos T.
Published: May 2024

The research claims that artificial intelligence technologies can help and direct primary school teachers in organising classroom experiments for physics instruction. Educators now have the potential to construct experimental projects that are entertaining and efficient, all while catering to their students’ many learning styles and capabilities. This is made possible by the availability of artificial intelligence technologies. The incorporation of artificial intelligence into educational settings may result in an improvement in the overall quality of teaching as well as an improvement in the scientific performance of students. The chance to improve the learning experience for both students and teachers is available to educators who do an in-depth study on artificial intelligence-driven teaching solutions. The research highlights how artificial intelligence can transform teaching approaches in elementary school, notably in the field of physics education within the context of primary school settings.
Effect Of Leadership Style On Teachers’ Classroom Performance: An Application Of Hersey And Blanchard’s Situational Model
Authors: Manzoor Dr. Afaf , Ullah Dr. Shamim , Rashid Ms. Asifa , Azam Prof. Dr. Muhammad , Munir Dr. Hina
Published: May 2024

Principals’ leadership style is important for the performance of teachers in the institutions. The current study was demonstrate the effect of principals’ leadership style flexibility and style effectiveness on the teachers’ classroom performance at higher secondary level. This research is quantitative and descriptive in nature with the post-positivist philosophical paradigm. Survey research design was adopted to conduct the study. The population included all the higher secondary institutions which were located in Lahore Division. Multistage sampling technique was adopted to select the sample. The total size of the sample was consisted 74 principals and 370 teachers. Two instruments were used in this study in which LBA-II was adopted and Teachers’ classroom Performance Performa was self-developed with the reliability coefficient 0.82. The finding of this study that t[1]here was no significant effect of leadership style flexibility on teachers’ classroom performance (instructional planning, classroom management, students’ achievement) and also no significant effect of leadership style effectiveness on teachers’ classroom performance (learning environment, instructional planning, classroom management, subject matter competencies and students’ achievement). However, there was significant effect of leadership style flexibility on teachers’ classroom performance (learning environment and subject matter competencies).
ДИФЕРЕНЦІАЦІЯ ОСВІТНЬОГО ПРОСТОРУ ВИЩОЇ ШКОЛИ
Authors: Олена Анатоліївна БІДА , Ільдіко Імріївна ОРОС , Антоніна Петрівна ЧИЧУК
Published: May 2024

Розглянуто зміст диференціації освітнього простору вищої школи, що сприяє проведенню інноваційної організації роботи на занятті, розвитку кожної особистості, створенню сприятливих умов та виконанню посильних завдань різної складності, формуванню конкурентоспроможного фахівця. Доведено, що диференціація ґрунтується на індивідуальній роботі кожного здобувача вищої освіти; завдання диференційованого навчання більш активно впливають на формування особистості, забезпечують максимальний розвиток його позитивних рис, нахилів, здібностей; змістове наповнення диференціації освітнього процесу полягає у коригуванні діяльності особистості, визначенні шляхів ліквідації прогалин у її знаннях, вміннях, навичках, використанні різноваріантних завдань. Ключові слова: диференціація освітнього простору вищої школи; інновації; розвиток особистості; формування конкурентоспроможного фахівця; типи, рівні способи і прийоми диференціації.
ВИКOРИСТАННЯМ ІНФOРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНOЛOГІЙ У ПРОФЕСІЙНІЙ ПІДГОТОВЦІ СТУДЕНТІВ ФІЛOЛOГІЧНИХ СПЕЦІАЛЬНOСТЕЙ
Authors: Ольга Любомирівна МАКАРУК , Тетяна Володимирівна ПОТАПЧУК
Published: May 2024

У статті доведено, що у сучасній освітній практиці інтеграція новітніх технологій та електронного навчання перетворює використання інформаційних технологій на ефективний та доступний засіб підготовки майбутніх філологів. Інтернет став важливим простором не лише для обміну інформацією, але й для навчання та роботи. Така інтеграція технологій у навчальний процес відкриває безліч нових можливостей для учнів і студентів у вивченні мов та розвитку їхніх навичок. важливо дослідити, які конкретні компетентності є ключовими для студентів філологічних спеціальностей і як їх можна розвивати через навчальний процес. Це може включати в себе вивчення мовних навичок, аналітичного мислення, критичного мислення, культурологічної компетентності та інших аспектів, які є важливими для успішної професійної діяльності у галузі філології. Ключові слова: професійна підготовка, індивідуальні стратегії навчання, інформаційні технології, студенти філологічних спеціальностей.
ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕМОЦІЙНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ ОСОБИСТОСТІ В КОНТЕКСТІ ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ СЕРЕДНЬОЇ ТА СПЕЦІАЛІЗОВАНОЇ МИСТЕЦЬКОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Ірина Анатоліївна МАЛАШЕВСЬКА , Лариса Василівна КОЖЕВНІКОВА , Анатолій Кирилович МАРТИНЮК
Published: May 2024

У статті актуалізується потреба у впровадженні в процес музичного навчання закладів загальної середньої та спеціалізованої мистецької освіти емоційно-компетентнісного підходу як засобу саморегуляції та профілактики емоційних станів дітей і молоді. Метою статті є висвітлення сутнісних характеристик емоційної компетентності та шляхи її формування у контексті мистецької освіти. У дослідженні використовуються методи теоретико-критичного аналізу, синтезу, абстрагування, конкретизації тощо. У дослідженні підіймається проблема формування емоційної компетентності, емоційної саморегуляції та емоційного благополуччя дітей та молоді. Ключові слова: емоційна компетентність, загальна середня мистецька освіта, спеціалізована мистецька освіта, музичне навчання дітей та молоді, емоційна саморегуляція, музична творчість.
ДО ПИТАННЯ ФОРМУВАННЯ ХУДОЖНЬО-ЕСТЕТИЧНИХ ПОТРЕБ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ ЗАСОБАМИ ХОРЕОГРАФІЧНОГО МИСТЕЦТВА
Authors: Раїса Миколаївна ПРІМА
Published: May 2024

У статті обґрунтовано теоретичні аспекти питання формування художньо-естетичних потреб здобувачів вищої освіти засобами хореографічного мистецтва через аналіз атрибутивних ознак ключових понять у площині порушеної проблеми. Актуалізовано студіювання різних аспектів художньо-естетичного виховання, фοрмування естетичних ціннісних οрієнтацій οсοбистості засοбами різних видів мистецтва у міждисциплінарному контексті. Ключові слова: засоби, здобувач вищої освіти, естетичне виховання, художньо-естетичне виховання, художньо-естетична потреба, хореографія, хореографічне мистецтво.
ПІРИНГОВЕ ОЦІНЮВАННЯ У ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Адальберт Йосипович РАЦ , Єва Войтехівна ГУТТЕРЕР , Ольга Василівна СИРОЄЖКО
Published: May 2024

У статті визначено особливості пірінгового оцінювання, недоліки та переваги його впровадження в освітній процес закладів вищої освіти. Зазначено, що пірінгове навчання або навчання в умовах «peer-to-peer» спрямоване на активне залучення усіх його учасників в освітній процес. Показано переваги пірінгового навчання. Враховано, що під час пірінгової взаємодії студент має не лише доступ до необхідних ресурсів та можливість працювати як одноосібно, так і у групі, а й має чітко усвідомлювати особливості оцінювання. До особливостей пірінгового оцінювання можна віднести: наявність чітких формулювань критеріїв оцінювання, організація роботи студентів в парах чи в групах для оцінювання один одного, застосування принципу подвійної анонімності: студенти не знають, кого оцінюють; студенти не знають, хто їх оцінював. Ключові слова: пірінгове оцінювання, пірінгове навчання, пірінгова взаємодія, студенти, заклади вищої освіти.
АНАЛІЗ ПРОБЛЕМИ РОЗВИТКУ МОВНО􀍳КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ВЧИТЕЛЯ В СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ
Authors: Ольга Миколаївна ІВАННІКОВА
Published: May 2024

У статті розкрито проблему розвитку мовно-комунікативної компетентності майбутнього вчителя в сучасних умовах. Встановлено, що мовно-комунікативна компетентність є необхідною складовою професійної компетентності будь-якої людини та досліджується фахівцями різних напрямів. Доведено, що вивчення мовно-комунікативної компетентності майбутнього вчителя як професійно значущої, цілісної якості у сучасних дослідженнях поки що не представлено. Розкрито сутність мовно-комунікативної компетентності. Ключові слова: розвиток, мовно-комунікативна компетентність, майбутній учитель, початкова школа, комунікації, спілкування, комунікативна поведінка.
La Oroya and Inter-American Innovations on the Right to a Healthy Environment

Authors: Viveros-Uehara Thalia
Published: May 2024

In La Oroya v. Peru, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared Peru responsible for violating several rights, including the right to a healthy environment, due to the environmental degradation and health crises in La Oroya—one of the world’s most polluted cities. Regarding the right to a healthy environment, the Court addresses for the first time pollution in air, water, and soil—marking a departure from previous cases that primarily focused on communal property rights and deforestation—and even goes as far as to refer to the right to a healthy environment as jus cogens. Such innovations would have not been possible without the ever-expanding horizon of Inter-American case law and approaches.
Structural Equation Modeling for the Business Performance of Private Hospitals in Thailand: Management Perspective
Authors: Subongkod Mallika , Hongsakul Bharis
Published: May 2024

This research aimed to study the causal factors affecting the business performance of private hospitals in Thailand from a management perspective. The sample consisted of 411 executives from private hospitals in Thailand, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via questionnaire, with SEM being used for analysis. The results indicated that the development of an enterprise resource system, including the competency and capability of entrepreneurs, positively influenced the focus on competitive differentiation. In turn, this focus had a positive effect on customer relationship management. Customer relationship manage­ment positively impacted brand loyalty, which subsequently enhanced business performance. In contrast, the competency and capability of entrepreneurs did not have an effect on business performance.
The findings suggest that the growth and sustainability of business performance in private hospitals depends on various supportive factors. These range from policy formulation and the development of technological systems in services to strategies for building customer relationships, all contributing to competitive advantages, service loyalty, and success in achieving set goals.