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Research on the Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
Authors: Shen Ao
Published: December 2024

With the continuous growth of the global population, agricultural production faces unprecedented challenges. Traditional agricultural methods exhibit numerous deficiencies in food production, quality control, and environmental protection, necessitating urgent intervention by modern technologies. This paper investigates the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the agricultural sector, exploring its significant contributions to enhancing agricultural production efficiency, precision, and sustainability. Drawing on the research findings of several scholars, this paper demonstrates specific applications of AI in soil moisture classification, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) thermal imaging for nest detection, and crop health monitoring. Additionally, this paper discusses the crucial role of AI technology in the modernization of agriculture in China, particularly its potential in cultivating intelligent agricultural talents and promoting high-quality agricultural development. In summary, AI is injecting new vitality into modern agriculture with its unique advantages, driving agriculture towards green and sustainable development. Through efforts in intelligent machinery, precision agriculture, and talent development, AI presents a promising outlook for its application in agriculture, offering new perspectives and solutions to address global agricultural challenges.
Research on Fault Prediction and Health Management of Grid-Connected Inverter based on Data Drive
Authors: Qu Zicheng
Published: December 2024

Grid-connected inverter is the core component of photovoltaic power generation system, and its stable operation is very important to the overall performance of the system. However, the inverter is easily influenced by environmental factors and its own complexity, which leads to frequent failures and affects power generation efficiency and power grid stability. Firstly, an innovative fault prediction model of grid-connected inverter is constructed by using machine learning and deep learning technology. The prediction accuracy and robustness of the model are improved by integrating the prediction results of basic learners such as decision tree and support vector machine (SVM). The experimental results show that the integrated learning model achieves an accuracy of 0.95 and a F1 score of 0.94 under the optimal parameter configuration. At the same time, the Long Short Term Memory Network (LSTM) model is introduced to effectively capture the complex nonlinear relationship and time dependence in the data, which further improves the prediction performance, and the highest accuracy rate can reach 0.96. Based on the fault prediction model, a comprehensive health management strategy of grid-connected inverter is formulated in this paper. The strategy framework includes four links: data collection and monitoring, fault prediction and evaluation, preventive maintenance plan formulation, fault early warning and response. By monitoring the key parameters of the inverter in real time and comparing with the fault prediction model, the early warning and timely response of the fault can be realized. The experimental results show that after the implementation of health management strategy, the failure rate of inverter is significantly reduced, the response time of fault warning is significantly shortened, and the operation reliability is significantly improved.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Self-Sustained Laminar Flow Oscillations in Singular Grooved Ducts
Authors: Chen Yifei , Tullis Stephen
Published: December 2024

Research Background: Modeling oscillatory flow in singular grooved ducts within the laminar regime provides insight into fluid mechanics that could enhance applications such as heat transfer in nuclear reactors. Previous research has identified pulsations in grooved channels under turbulent conditions with high Reynolds numbers, contributing to enhanced heat exchange efficiency. These pulsations are influenced by the axial flow in and out of the main channel from a continuous groove. Contribution of This Study: This study extends the understanding of flow oscillations to simpler geometries and lower Reynolds numbers, specifically within a laminar flow regime capped at a Reynolds number of 2,000. By simplifying the duct geometry to a rectangular main channel with a singular continuous groove, the research employs computational fluid dynamics tools, primarily OpenFOAM, facilitated by Compute Canada's clusters. It investigates the fluid flow characteristics—strength, frequency, velocity gradient, and oscillation behaviours—associated with the geometry of the gaps and channels. This approach helps in pinpointing the dependency of flow characteristics on specific geometric configurations, potentially laying groundwork for optimizing designs in practical applications.
The Application of HCCI Technology in the Automotive Industry: Technical Analysis and Future Prospects with Mazda as an Example
Authors: Yan Hongduo
Published: December 2024

Homogeneous Compression Combustion Ignition (HCCI) engine is a new type of combustion engine technology that realizes fuel combustion through compression ignition. It combines the benefits of gasoline and diesel engines to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions significantly. Its huge advantage of improving efficiency is widely used in the automotive field. This paper summarizes the achievements and challenges of HCCI engines and their application in automotive industries especially in Mazda. Mazda uses its SkyActiv-X engine to produce the car model to achieve high efficiency and low emissions. Another company, General Motors, has its own Ecotec engine to ensure the stability of combustion conditions, thus applying the HCCI technology. HCCI technology faces challenges such as ignition control and stable combustion conditions, but through continuous technological innovation and optimization, HCCI is expected to become one of the mainstream internal combustion engine technologies in the future. It solved the problem of high efficiency and being environmentally friendly, which could help the global warming caused by too much fossil fuel use.
Preface: 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Applications (AIEA 2024)
Authors: Li Kaisen , Pan Truman
Published: December 2024

2024 the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Applications (AIEA 2024) was held in Guilin, China during November 16-17, 2024.
AIEA 2024 is a platform for presenting excellent results and new challenges facing the field of the artificial intelligence and engineering applications, especially in the field of unmanned vehicles and aircraft, infrared identification, radar detection and so on. It brings together experts from industry, governments and academia, experienced in engineering, design and research. We appreciate that if you disseminate this flyer to your friends, colleagues, disciples and others who might interests to AIEA Conference Series.
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Histological, Histometrical and Hormonal Assay ComparativeStudy of Thyroid Glands between Suckling and Adult Local Male Cats (Felis catus)
Authors: Diyar Mohammad Hussein  , Iman Mousa Khaleel
Published: December 2024

The present study was amid to describe on histological, histometric and hormonal assay characteristics of the thyroid glands in suckling and adult local male cats(Felis catus)appeared the healthy. The study was conducted on ten suckling (5) and adult (5) local male cats. The histological structural of thyroid gland in suckling and adult cats was similarstatistical all histological measurements of left lobe in suckling and adult cats were higher significantly than those of the right one. The thickness of capsule, diameter of large, medium, small follicle and height of epithelium histological measurements of right and left thyroid lobes in adult cats were higher significantly then those in suckling at p <0.05. these variations in may be due to the differences of studied cats.
柔性化设计在智能制造中的应用与发展
Authors: 巫 宝军
Published: December 2024

随着智能制造的快速发展，柔性化设计作为提升生产灵活性和响应速度的关键技术，在制造业中发挥着日益重要的作用。本文系统分析了柔性化设计在智能制造中的理论基础、核心思想及其与智能制造的紧密关系，指出柔性化设计通过模块化、可重构性和可扩展性等技术手段，有效提升了生产系统的灵活性和应变能力。在实际应用中，柔性化设计在生产线改造、供应链管理和产品设计等多个方面展现出显著优势，推动了制造业向更高效、更智能的方向发展。然而，柔性化设计在智能制造中的应用也面临技术和管理等方面的挑战，如高精度高效率的生产要求、复杂的管理流程等。针对这些挑战，本文提出了加强技术创新、优化管理流程、提升管理水平等应对策略，以期推动柔性化设计在智能制造中的深入应用与发展。
Algorithms, Collusion and Competition Law: A Comparative Approach
Authors: Anil
Published: December 2024

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A Qualitative Study on the Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in the Banking Sector
Authors:   Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center, Mila, Algeria, Bentayeb Ali , Khoualed Aboubaker ,   Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba, Algeria, Bouzerb Khayreddine ,   Mohamed Seddik Benyahia University, Jijel, Algeria
Published: December 2024

Banks are institutions that play a significant role in the economy through the diverse financial products and services they offer. Given that they operate in a competitive environment, they are constantly striving to employ the best methods to withstand competition. Among the latest techniques widely adopted by banks today are various applications of artificial intelligence, with artificial neural networks being at the forefront. This paper explores the various uses of these neural networks in banks and the benefits these uses bring to the banking sector as a whole. Therefore, this study is presented as a qualitative study, relying on the descriptive approach to draw valuable conclusions on the subject by reviewing relevant previous literature closely related to the study topic. The research concluded that artificial neural networks are highly beneficial for banks as they contribute significantly to predicting various risks facing the bank, as well as providing many other advantages, which will be discovered in this paper.
Insights on Rooting Depths for Woody Species of the Barro Colorado Nature Monument
Authors: Andrade Jose Luis , Jackson Paula C.
Published: December 2024

Root of woody plants are difficult to investigate because they make up extensive networks into the soil. Recent methods, including stable isotopes, hydraulic traits, and DNA protocols combined with standard methods and irrigation and fertilization experiments, have provided insight into root dynamics and depths in the lowland tropical forests of the Barro Colorado Nature Monument.
Dead Wood Stocks, Fluxes, and Decomposition at Barro Colorado
Authors: Gora Evan
Published: December 2024

Dead wood contributes to forest carbon cycling and the maintenance of biodiversity, but it remains understudied in tropical forests. Research across the Barro Colorado Nature Monument has improved our understanding of woody debris (i.e., dead wood pieces) dynamics and developed relevant methods. Dead wood inputs in this forest are similar to the average across tropical forests, but dead wood stocks are low because decomposition rates are exceptionally high. Woody debris stocks and inputs were highly aggregated in space and time, and nearly half of all wood necromass (i.e., dead wood mass) was elevated above the forest floor. From the ground to the canopy, complete turnover in microbial communities was associated with harsher microclimate and slower decomposition. Additionally, experiments showed that wood decomposition rates varied among tree species and were limited by soil nutrient availability. Ongoing work in this forest is exploring the mechanisms underlying interspecific variation in decomposition rates.
Biological Nitrogen Fixation
Authors: Batterman Sarah A. , Wurzburger Nina
Published: December 2024

Biological nitrogen fixation supplies the largest quantity of new, natural nitrogen to terrestrial ecosystems, but little is known about its function and controls in tropical forests. Recent work at Barro Colorado Island and the facilities of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has made substantial advances in our understanding of this process. Nitrogen fixation is performed by bacteria associated with leguminous trees and by free-living bacteria in soils, litter, and tree canopies. Research indicates that high nitrogen availability can suppress fixation, while other elements, such as phosphorus and molybdenum, and environmental factors, such as energy and carbon dioxide concentration, control rates of fixation. Tropical trees with symbiotic associations with nitrogen fixing bacteria use facultative fixation, adjusting fixation to their nitrogen demand versus soil supply. Furthermore, tree species differ in their rates and timing of symbiotic nitrogen fixation. These findings have inspired research on nitrogen fixation in other tropical forests and have contributed substantial new understanding to tropical forest biogeochemical cycling and function.
The Gigante Liana Removal Experiment
Authors: A. Schnitzer Stefan
Published: December 2024

The Gigante Liana Removal Experiment was established in 2008 to quantify the role of lianas in tropical forests. The experiment consists of 16 80 × 80 m plots distributed over a >100-ha area on the central plateau of Gigante Peninsula. In 2011, all lianas were removed in eight plots, which have been maintained liana free until the present day (eight plots remained as unmanipulated controls). We have followed the fate of more than 30,000 trees and 11,000 lianas (≥1 cm diameter) during five cen?suses from 2008 until 2022. The experiment has revealed that lianas greatly reduce tree growth, reproduction, biomass uptake, and carbon storage, as well as positive effects by providing resources, habitat, and intercrown connectivity for many animal species. As the Gigante Liana Removal Experiment moves into its second decade, it will continue to refine our understanding of the ecology of lianas and of tropical forests.
The Importance and Diversity of Dominant Plant Species of Barro Colorado Island, and the Value of Focal Species Accounts
Authors: Muller-Landau Helene , Wright Joseph
Published: December 2024

Studies that synthesize all topics for a particular taxon or group of species—like those included in this section—provide a valuable perspective complementary to that of most biological studies today. In any given community, some species are more deserving of such focused attention than others, because of their greater abundance, greater contributions to ecosystem function, or functional distinctiveness. Here, we quantify dominance in the tree and liana species on Barro Colorado Island (BCI), examine functional diversity among dominant species, and review current and developing resources for taxon-specific information for BCI plants. Just 3.4%, 5.4%, 5.1%, and 6.4% of 297 tree species account for 50% of total abundance (≥1 cm stem diameter at breast height), basal area, biomass, and woody productivity, respectively, on the BCI 50-ha Forest Dynamics Plot. Similarly, just 7.3% of 164 liana species account for 50% of total abundance and basal area. Dominant tree and liana species display wide and overlapping variation in leaf, wood, and seed traits, with lianas tending to have lower seed mass, wood specific gravity, and sun leaf mass per area. The extensive preexisting research on BCI is a tremendous resource, which can be made even more accessible and useful by investment in archiving preexisting datasets and in developing tools for standardized and continually updated taxon accounts.
Dipteryx oleifera: A Keystone Tree of Barro Colorado Island Forests
Authors: Giacalone Willis Jacalyn , De Steven Diane
Published: December 2024

The emergent tree Dipteryx oleifera Benth. (syn. D. panamensis), a keystone species of Panamanian forests, has a reproductive biology that intersects with the trophic ecology of mammalian fruit and seed consumers because its fruits are a crucial resource during a seasonal period of food scarcity. This intersection has been the subject of many Barro Colorado Island studies over several decades, with key questions focused on the ecological roles of various mammal species as seed dispersers or predators, the effects of variable annual fruiting on mammal populations, and implications for Dipteryx population biology. We summarize the findings and legacy of that research, and suggest some directions for future work on this majestic tropical tree.
A Gray-Green Band Around Barro Colorado Island: Population Structure of the Inundation-Tolerant Tree Annona glabra
Authors: Einzmann Helena J. R. , Zotz Gerhard
Published: December 2024

Annona glabra L. is a conspicuous component of the shoreline vegetation of Barro Colorado Island (BCI). Given that this species is restricted to such inundated habitats, all extant individuals must have established during the past 110 years after the formation of Gatún Lake. In this chapter, we describe the current distribution of A. glabra around BCI, and its population structure with comments on the role of nurse logs for recruitment and changes over the past three decades of direct observation. We close with a discussion of the possible consequences of the change in lake level as a result of the expansion of the Panama Canal for this tree and its rich epiphyte flora.
Piper of Barro Colorado Island: How Many Species Are on the Island and What Do We Know About Them?
Authors: Lasso Eloisa , Jaramillo M.Alejandra
Published: December 2024

Piper is one of the most diverse and abundant genera at Barro Colorado Island (BCI) and a fascinating model system given its diversity in habitats and ecological and physiological strategies. In this chapter, we review and summarize what is known about the life history of Piper. We begin by revising and updating the list of species on BCI to 27 species. We discuss the hypotheses proposed to explain their coexistence. We reflect on the ability of many Piper species to spread clonally and explore the potential causes and consequences of such propagation. We review current knowledge on Piper’s pollina?tion and reproductive biology and discuss how its pollination, seed dispersal, and clonal spread affect gene flow and population genetic structure. We conclude by discussing the reasons for the decline of BCI Piper populations. We also identify several open research questions, hoping to inspire future generations to continue using Piper as a model system.
The Big Trees of Barro Colorado Island: Their Size, Abundance, Species Identity, and Ecological Importance
Authors: Cushman K.C.
Published: December 2024

Large statured trees are important for forest ecosystem functions, including carbon stocks and fluxes, and habitat and food for other organisms. In this chapter, I summarize the sizes, abundances, and species identities of big trees on Barro Colorado Island (BCI), Panama, using BCI’s historical forest inventory plot data. I discuss the con?tributions of big trees to carbon cycling and community interactions. I also describe the challenges of measuring big trees and the potential for emerging methods to improve measurement accuracy and further advance our ecological understanding of the largest tropical trees.
Aspasia principissa: A Showy Orchid Common in the Barro Colorado Island Understory
Authors: Zotz Gerhard
Published: December 2024

Aspasia principissa is one of the vascular epiphytes that will catch the eye of a visitor to Barro Colorado Island because this quite common orchid grows in the lower portions of tree trunks and features showy flowers during the dry season. The species is a good example to showcase that epiphytism is more about using a previously unused spatial resource than about a “quest for light.” This brief account describes key findings of research with this orchid on BCI in the fields of population biology, physiological ecology, and reproductive biology.
Werauhia sanguinolenta: A Conspicuous Epiphytic Tank Bromeliad
Authors: Zotz Gerhard , Einzmann Helena J. R.
Published: December 2024

Werauhia sanguinolenta is among the largest tank bromeliads in Central Panama. Although generally not very common in the Barro Colorado Island (BCI) forest, it is a highly conspicuous element of the epiphyte assemblages on the small-statured Annona glabra trees along the shoreline and has been the subject of more than a dozen studies on BCI. Werauhia sanguinolenta has a slow life history: it is very slow-growing, takes at least 10 years to reach reproductive size, and reproduces in alternate years when mature. The presence of a tank reduces exposure to drought stress but does not eliminate it; the tanks of small plants frequently fall dry even in the wet season, and all tanks fall dry at times during the dry season. This species also serves as an important resource for canopy-dwelling animals, both invertebrates and vertebrates.
Tropical Forest Foliar Phenology
Authors: Bohlman Stephanie A.
Published: December 2024

Research on Barro Colorado Island and surrounding sites has led to important insight about the causes and consequences of tropical forest leaf phenology. Field sampling coupled with remote sensing have documented a wide range of phenological patterns at local and landscape scales. At the local scale, evergreen, partially dry season deciduous, and fully dry-season deciduous species coexist. A stand-level moisture manipulation revealed that soil water availability has limited effects on leaf phenology. Other factors, such as atmospheric water content and solar irradiance, are likely to be important. At the landscape scale, seasonal climate variation is important, but geology, soils, and nutrient availability also affect deciduousness. Long-term phenological records have established responses to climate anomalies, including reduced leaf production and increased reproduction during El Niño events. Concurrent collection of physiological and morphological trait data has refined understanding of the role of phenology in life history strategies, indicating that a suite of leaf, wood, and root traits allow deciduous species to avoid drought impacts.
Woody Plant Species’ Habitat-Association Patterns in the Forest on Barro Colorado Island and the Contributing Roles Played by Biological, Historical, and Random Processes
Authors: E. Harms Kyle
Published: December 2024

Spatial patterns of species’ distributions are often biased with respect to environmental variables, including discrete habitats. Patterns alone, however, cannot uniquely identify the combinations of processes that produced them. Many alternative processes could give rise to positive and negative habitat associations, including a population’s history of dispersal limitation and niche-based interactions with the abiotic or biotic environment, possibly owing to habitat specialization. Because of the research infrastructure and detailed species’ distributional and dynamic data provided by the 50-ha Forest Dynamics Plot, Barro Colorado Island has been a hub and catalyst for research into pat terns of local-scale habitat associations and their underlying causes. Further research into the mechanisms that generate habitat-association patterns will continue to improve our understanding of tropical community assembly, the origins and maintenance of tropical diversity, and the likely future conditions of tropical plant assemblages.
Woody Biomass Stocks and Fluxes in the Barro Colorado Island 50-ha Plot
Authors: Piponiot Camille , Condit Richard , Hubbell Stephen P. , Pérez Rolando , Lao Suzanne , Aguilar Salomon , Muller-Landau Helene
Published: December 2024

Tropical forest biomass is a globally important carbon stock with an uncertain future under climate change. Our understanding of tropical forest aboveground biomass stocks and fluxes has been advanced by studies on the Barro Colorado Island (BCI) 50-ha forest plot, where all trees larger than 1 cm in diameter have been measured approximately every five years since 1982. BCI studies introduced new methods for estimating biomass stocks as well as fluxes associated with tree growth and mortality and for quantifying associated uncertainty. Aboveground biomass stocks and fluxes on the BCI plot exhibited strong spatial variation in relation to gap dynamics and weak systematic variation among topographically defined habitats. Biomass fluxes varied strongly among census intervals, but there was no directional trend in biomass stocks. Compared with plot studies in other Latin American tropical forests, BCI is close to the median in stocks and woody productivity and in the 23rd percentile for net flux.
Treefall Gaps on Barro Colorado Island
Authors: Brokaw Nick
Published: December 2024

Treefall gaps provide light, moisture, and nutrients at the forest floor, promoting plant establishment and growth. On Barro Colorado Island, most tree species grow faster in gaps, but they are generalists and are not dependent on gaps for regeneration. A minority of tree species are gap-dependent specialists. Lianas colonize gaps effectively and suppress tree recruitment in gaps. Niche differentiation in gaps does not explain a great part of plant diversity, but the diversity of gap specialists and lianas is higher in gaps than in non-gap sites. Although plants grow fast in gaps, mortality is also high, in part because of relatively greater attack by pathogens and herbivores, the latter consumed by gap-frequenting predators. Gap creation on BCI varies with topography, soil type, and season. Climate change will alter gap creation rates, in turn affecting species populations and community structure, forest biomass, and carbon storage.
Ecology of Lianas in the Barro Colorado Nature Monument
Authors: Schnitzer Stefan A. , Carson Walter P.
Published: December 2024

Lianas (woody vines) are an important component of tropical forests and research on the liana community of the Barro Colorado Nature Monument (BCNM) has helped to elucidate their diversity, natural history, ecology, and role in tropical forest processes. More than half of the canopy trees in old-growth forests, such as the one on Barro Colorado Island (BCI), host lianas in their crowns. Both observational and experi -mental studies have demonstrated that lianas reduce tree recruitment, growth, reproduction, and survival, resulting in reduced forest biomass uptake and lower carbon storage. Because lianas have a stronger negative effect on the performance of some tree species than on others, they may influence tree community composition. Lianas also appear to promote animal diversity by providing resources, nesting sites, and connectivity among canopy trees. Research on the lianas of the BCNM has fundamentally advanced our understanding of liana ecology and their role in tropical forests.
Tropical Forest Soils in a Warmer World: Consequences for Climate and Biodiversity
Authors: Nottingham Andrew T.
Published: December 2024

Climate warming poses detrimental but poorly understood consequences for tropical forest biodiversity and carbon storage, especially through its impact on soils. To address this uncertainty, the Soil Warming Experiment in Lowland Tropical Rainforest (SWELTR) was initiated on Barro Colorado Island in Panama; one of a few emerging experiments designed to understand the effects of a warmer climate on the tropical land-surface. In this chapter, I describe results following up to three years of experimental whole-profile soil warming, showing high sensitivity of soil organic matter degradation and an unexpectedly large release of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) to the atmosphere. I consider the biogeochemical mechanisms that may be contributing to this CO2 emission and, finally, the research priorities to understand the longer-term and wider-scale implications of warming on tropical forest soils. Better understanding of these feedbacks is vital for developing mitigation strategies to conserve the biodiversity and carbon storage of tropical forests in a warming world.
Improving Argumentation Skills through AI-Driven Dialogues: A Transdisciplinary Approach
Authors: Oberer Birgit , Erkollar Alptekin
Published: December 2024

This article investigates the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a dynamic tool to enhance argumentation skills in education. By engaging students in real-time dialogues with AI, this study provides insights into a transdisciplinary approach that encourages critical thinking and helps students build persuasive, well-structured arguments across various subjects. Recognizing the growing need for argumentation proficiency in digital-age learning, we outline a methodological framework that leverages AI-driven dialogue tools to challenge students' assumptions, refine their thinking, and expose them to diverse perspectives. This research explores the ethical and pedagogical considerations essential to responsibly integrating AI into educational settings, focusing on balancing technological assistance with human oversight. The findings support AI's role as a valuable educational partner, offering a practical and innovative strategy for developing students' argumentation skills and preparing them for a technologically integrated future. For instance, the study highlights practical use cases where AI-driven dialogue systems in education foster critical engagement and personalized feedback, showing promise in large and resource-constrained classrooms.
The Necessity for Transdisciplinary Communication in Law-Making
Authors: Leka Adrian , Haxhiu Brunilda Jani
Published: December 2024

In modern societies and their governance, many societal issues have become complex and require a multidisciplinary approach to law-making, as many legal matters require knowledge and application of many other fields of study. This article focuses on the critical importance of transdisciplinary communication in shaping robust and responsive legislative frameworks. Based on a review of relevant literature and empirical research, the article demonstrates how collaboration across diverse fields of expertise enhances the quality and efficacy of legislative processes. Transdisciplinary communication fosters dialogue among politicians, researchers, practitioners, and the public. This dialogue allows for a comprehensive understanding of societal challenges and the integration of research-based evidence, stakeholder insights, and ethical considerations into the legislative process, thereby promoting transparency, legitimacy, and accountability. Through case studies and theoretical analyses, the article illustrates how transdisciplinary communication can help avoid unintended consequences, address inequalities in the system, and advance the realization of the public interest. Furthermore, the article highlights the potential of this approach in navigating the complexities of emerging issues such as climate change, technological innovation, and social justice. The article critically examines the approval of Albania's Sex Offender Registry Law 62/2023, using it as a case study to show the disconnection between scientific research and the formulation of public policy. By tracing the historical origins of sex offender registries and comparing various international models, the study highlights the lack of coherence between the approved law and established research findings. The analysis reveals the overestimation and misrepresentation of statistical data, shortcomings in the legislative process, and the absence of a transparent, evidence-based approach. The failure to implement the law and establish the registry within the provided timeframe and the inherent limitations of the approved model further emphasize the challenges in creating effective legislation. The findings not only critique the flaws in Law 62/2023 but also reflect. broader concerns about the utilization of scientific research in shaping legal frameworks, underscoring the need for a more informed and evidence-driven approach to policymaking. In conclusion, the article advocates for a shift towards embracing transdisciplinary communication as a fundamental pillar of contemporary law-making, which would help foster more resilient, equitable, and adaptive governance systems.
Navigating Transdisciplinary Communication: A Graduate Student's Perspective
Authors: Pathikonda Sirimuvva , Leon Cristo , Lipuma James
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the perspective of a graduate student newly introduced to Transdisciplinary Communication (TDC) and explores its practical applications. It addresses the core question: How can TDC be recognized, valued, and applied effectively to tackle complex challenges? TDC integrates diverse disciplinary insights, encourages collaboration, and improves research outcomes by fostering an inclusive environment that acknowledges all stakeholders. The paper is framed through a Constructivist lens, focusing on three main aspects of TDC: (i) the co-construction of knowledge through shared language, which enhances the integration of cross-disciplinary expertise; (ii) the role of social interaction, collaborative tools, and goal alignment in promoting effective teamwork; and (iii) TDC as a dynamic, non-linear process that encourages innovation and knowledge synthesis. Together, these elements demonstrate how TDC enriches STEM research by fostering diverse perspectives and addressing complex issues holistically. The discussion begins by highlighting the significance of TDC in contemporary research, followed by insights from the graduate student's evolving understanding of the approach. It then transitions into practical tools and strategies for applying TDC effectively, including structured methodologies and collaborative platforms. A detailed case example of co-design illustrates how engaging stakeholders early leads to impactful, integrated solutions. The paper concludes with reflections on the broader impacts of TDC beyond STEM, emphasizing its role in arts, humanities, and public policy and inviting participants to contribute their own experiences.
Optimalisasi Manfaat Pijat Oksitosin sebagai Metode untuk Mendukung Keberhasilan ASI Eksklusif di Kelurahan Boyolangu Kecamatan Giri Kabupaten Banyuwangi
Authors: Ni'mah Irfa Lailatul , Suryantara Bima , Purnamasari Indah
Published: December 2024

Latar Belakang. Pijat oksitosin adalah pemijatan pada tulang belakang hingga tulang rusuk kelima-enam, bertujuan merangsang hormon prolaktin dan oksitosin setelah melahirkan untuk memperlancar produksi ASI. Tujuan. Kegiatan ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu menyusui guna mendukung keberhasilan ASI eksklusif dan memperlancar produksi ASI. Metode. Pengabdian ini dilakukan di Desa Boyolangu Kabupaten Banyuwangi melalui seminar, pendampingan, dan praktik langsung pijat oksitosin kepada 20 ibu menyusui dengan bayi usia 0-24 bulan. Luaran berupa leaflet dan peningkatan keterampilan masyarakat dalam pijat oksitosin. Hasil. Setelah edukasi, pengetahuan ibu menyusui meningkat dari 45% (kurang) menjadi 70% (baik). Kegiatan ini signifikan mendukung keberhasilan ASI eksklusif, dengan peserta lebih memahami teknik pijat oksitosin dan percaya diri menerapkannya sehari-hari. Kesimpulan. Pengabdian ini memberikan dampak positif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu menyusui, berkontribusi pada optimalisasi dukungan bagi mereka dalam menyusui.
Discursos patriarcales en torno al derecho al voto femenino en la prensa ecuatoriana: 1924 y 1929
Authors: Mena Palma Damián Alejandro , Armas Valencia Klever , Madrid Tamayo Andrea , Estévez Fierro Santiago , Crespo Cueva David
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo estudia los discursos patriarcales relacionados con el derecho al voto femenino, mediante la revisión de archivos históricos de El Comercio, El Universo, El Telégrafo y otros periódicos locales entre 1924 y 1929. El análisis se efectúa empleando los aportes metodológicos de la sociología histórica y las discusiones teórico-políticas sobre las nociones de esfera pública y privada. Los hallazgos revelan que, pese al avance que representó el primer voto de las mujeres, en 1924, y la inclusión de su sufragio en la Constitución de 1929, las reacciones —incluso aquellas favorables— persistieron en vincular “lo femenino” con lo doméstico, maternal y privado. Estos elementos son indispensables para comprender los desafíos que aún enfrentamos en nuestra sociedad actual respecto al camino pendiente.
Las alianzas electorales como vía para el (sub) cumplimiento de la normativa sobre paridad: un análisis de las elecciones seccionales de 2023 en Ecuador
Authors: Cahuasquí Cevallos Santiago Manuel , Rosero Núñez Esteban Bolivar , Arteaga Molina Daniela
Published: December 2024

Este artículo examina el impacto de las alianzas electorales en las elecciones seccionales de 2023 en Ecuador, enfocándose en las dignidades de alcaldía y prefectura. Se analiza cómo estas coaliciones cumplen legalmente con las cuotas de género, aunque a menudo sin un verdadero compromiso con la inclusión y representación femenina. Empleando una metodología descriptiva, el texto revisa la normativa vigente, específicamente la reforma al Código de la Democracia de 2020. También se evalúan los registros de candidaturas para identificar patrones básicos de adhesión a los criterios de paridad. Este enfoque permite documentar empíricamente las discrepancias entre las leyes y su aplicación, contribuyendo al debate sobre la paridad de género y la representación política de las mujeres en el Ecuador.
Evaluation of the Antipyretic Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Chromolaena odorata in Albino Rats
Authors: Oko Joseph , Akafyi, D. E.  , Umar, M.  , Buhari, R. D.  , Oyelakin, O. K.  , Ojeleye, F. S.  , Zubair, H.  , Yusuf, S. I.  , Jakheng, S. P.E.  , Albert, K. A.
Published: December 2024

This study evaluates the antipyretic activity of methanolic leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata in albino rats. Pyrexia, commonly known as fever, is the medical term for an elevated body temperature. It occurs when the body's temperature rises above the normal range, typically over 38°C (100.4°F), as a response to infection, inflammation, or other stimuli. The experimental setup included five groups of albino rats, with two control groups receiving either normal saline (negative control) or acetaminophen (positive control), and the test groups receiving 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of the leaf extract. Fever (pyrexia) was induced using 0.01 mL/kg of Escherichia coli suspension injected into the rats, after which varying doses of the methanolic leaf extract were administered. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in rectal temperature in the rats treated with the extract, showing a dose-dependent response. The highest antipyretic activity was observed in the group administered 400 mg/kg, where the rectal temperature decreased by 2.5°C within two hours of treatment. This effect was comparable to, and in some cases, exceeded that of acetaminophen, suggesting that the methanolic extract of Chromolaena odorata possesses significant antipyretic properties. The observed antipyretic effect may be attributed to the bioactive constituents of the plant, including flavonoids, terpenoids, and anthraquinones. Further research is recommended to isolate and characterize the active compounds responsible for the observed pharmacological activity.
The Influence of PAD, DAU, and DBH on the Allocation of Capital Expenditure in City Districts in the Province of Bali in 2018-2021
Authors: Ananta Basitho Majid Endi , Erawati Ni Made Adi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of PAD, DAU, and DBH on the allocation of capital expenditure in Bali Province between 2018 and 2021. Bali Province as one of the main tourism centers in Indonesia faces challenges in managing its regional financial resources, especially local revenue (PAD), General Allocation Funds (DAU), and Profit-Sharing Funds (DBH). This research is ex post facto research. The scope of this research is Bali Province which includes 1 city and 8 districts. The data used in this research was obtained from observations made on the 2018-2021 APBD realization report. Multiple linear regression was used in the analysis to explore how different factors are related to changes in the allocation of capital expenditure. The results indicated that local revenue has a favorable effect on the allocation of capital expenditures. Similarly, the allocation of general funds was shown to positively influence changes in capital expenditure allocation. On the other hand, profit sharing funds did not show any notable impact on changes in capital expenditure allocation. These research outcomes could serve as a foundation for improving the allocation of capital expenditure within the Bali Provincial Government. This can be done in several ways, namely by increasing local original income and paying attention to general allocation funds.
Sprawność fizyczna jako czynnik wpływający na atrakcyjność fizyczną młodych kobiet
Authors: Lic Łukasz , Lipecki Krzysztof , Kukla Paweł
Published: December 2024

Cel pracy: Celem pracy była identyfikacja cech sprawności fizycznej i cech budowy ciała wpływających na atrakcyjność fizyczną (subiektywną i zewnętrzną) młodych kobiet.
Materiał i metody: Zbadano 129 studentek kierunku turystyka i rekreacja uczelni wyższych z Krakowa, w wieku 19–26 lat. Określono poziom sprawności fizycznej badanych za pomocą Europejskiego Testu Sprawności Fizycznej. Badane kobiety oceniły własną atrakcyjność fizyczną, atrakcyjność tę ocenili także sędziowie zewnętrzni. Zmierzono wysokość i masę ciała oraz obwody talii i bioder, oszacowano także procentową zawartość wody i tłuszczu w organizmie.
Wyniki: Analiza korelacji pomiędzy atrakcyjnością a sprawnością fizyczną wskazuje, że w większości testów osoby osiągające lepsze wyniki w testach sprawnościowych czuły się atrakcyjne i były oceniane jako atrakcyjniejsze. Nie wszystkie zależności okazały się istotne statystycznie, jednak otrzymane wyniki mogą wskazywać na pozytywny związek sprawności z atrakcyjnością fizyczną. W zakresie cech budowy ciała istotne zależności wystąpiły głównie z parametrami związanymi z otłuszczeniem: bezwzględny obwód bioder, wskaźnik BMI oraz procentowe otłuszczenie ciała.
Wnioski: Studentki charakteryzujące się wyższą sprawnością fizyczną oraz niższymi wartościami cech związanych z otłuszczeniem są postrzegane (tak przez siebie, jak i przez innych) jako atrakcyjniejsze fizycznie. Sprawność fizyczna w większym stopniu koreluje z subiektywną niż zewnętrzną oceną atrakcyjności fizycznej. Może to być czynnikiem motywującym do podnoszenia swojej sprawności fizycznej i podejmowania aktywności fizycznej.
Eksperiencat traumatike të lidhura me divorcin
Authors: Dervishi Eglantina , Ibrahimi Silva , Myslimaj Fatbardha
Published: December 2024

Divorci duket se përbën për shumë çifte një ndër ato ngjarje jetësore që shkakton shumë stres dhe vuajtje. Ai mund të renditet ndër ngjarjet jetësore negative për individin e cila lë gjurmë të thellë në jetën e tij dhe që nxit dhe zhvillimin e eksperiencave traumatike. Përmes
një analizë të literaturës rreth kësaj çështjeje, kemi mbledhur rezultate domethënëse. Rezulton se divorci është një nga ato përvoja jetësore traumatike, pasojat më të rënda të të cilit refl ektohen tek fëmijët. Por gjithashtu edhe partnerët mund të bien pre e një sërë
problemesh psiko-sociale si pasojë e divorcit. Rekomandohet që familjet të cilat ndodhen në prag të divorcit, të gjejnë shpirtin e komunikimit konstruktiv, në mënyrë që të mbështesin njëri-tjetrin, që të mund të kalojnë përtej kësaj eksperience traumatike
Het waterschap voor het Natura 2000-karretje van de provincie?
Authors: Rötscheid Tessa , Groothuijse Frank
Published: December 2024

Het waterschap voor het Natura 2000-karretje van de provincie? De (on)mogelijkheden om waterpeilwijzigingen bij het waterschap af te dwingen ter uitvoering van de provinciale taak om passende maatregelen te treffen voor Natura 2000-gebieden

In hun bijdrage gaan de auteurs in op de uitspraak van de rechtbank Midden-Nederland van 17 januari 2024, meer specifiek ten aanzien van de inzet van de aanschrijvingsbevoegdheid in relatie tot het wijzigen van een peilbesluit als passende maatregel.
Analisis Stilistik pada Puisi Sajak Tafsir Karya Sapardi Djoko Damono Berdasarkan Pendekatan Objektif
Authors: Rosmawaty Harahap  , Alda Nafisa  , Anggreiny Damanik  , Atnes Hutagaol  , Dian Sastra Sinaga  , Gladys Felicia Manik  , Rianggi Manalu  , Mariana Yulistia Sinaga
Published: December 2024

The poem Sajak Tafsir by Sapardi Djoko Damono is a literary work that uses simple language but is full of meaning. In this study, the author adopts an objective approach to explore the meaning of the poem. Objectively, the approach analyzed views literary works as objects that stand alone, without involving other elements outside them. This poem reflects an emotional journey filled with natural symbolism, such as the last leaf, wind, fire, and ash, to depict fear, fragility, and the sacrifice of love. Sapardi is famous for his invitation to interpret his poetry freely, therefore this analysis explores the meaning of the poetry as reflected in the natural metaphors and symbolism used.
Emotivity matters for mood licensing
Authors: Baunaz Lena , Blochowiak Joanna , Grisot Cristina
Published: December 2024

French distinguishes between indicative vs. subjunctive markings morphologically, by showing mood on the embedded verb. Embedded subjunctive appears with specific (classes of) matrix predicates, like vouloir (want), while the indicative mood is found with others, such as dire (say). This suggests that the subjunctive is licensed lexically by specific classes of predicates. However, the existence of verbs like rêver (dream), which seem to accept both moods, poses a challenge to this idea and raises the question of the source of optional mood selection. A recent approach sheds light on the importance of emotive contexts in the selection of subjunctive mood cross-linguistically (Baunaz & Pusks 2022, Baunaz & Lander 2024). Our hypothesis is that in cases where mood selection is optional (i.e., with alternating verbs), the subjunctive mood is licensed by the presence of the [Emo] feature, which is activated in emotive contexts. Consequently, we predict for alternating verbs, that the emotive contexts will favor the subjunctive mood, whereas the non-emotive contexts will favor the indicative mood. In contrast, the context manipulation will not affect the mood selection patterns of verbs that exclusively select either the indicative or subjunctive mood. We provide an experimental confirmation of this claim.