bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comprehensive Study of Data Science
Authors: Sai Chennu Ganesh Tiru Venkata Manikanta , Harsha Kasaraneni Sri , Karthikeya Chennu Aryan
Published: July 2024

Today's generation is totally dependent on technology that uses data as its fuel. The present study is all about innovations and developments in data science and gives ideas about how to efficiently use the data provided. This study will help to understand the core concepts of data science. The concept of artificial intelligence was introduced by Alan Turing in which the main principle was to create an artificial system which can run independently of human given programs and can function with the help of analyzing data to understand the requirements of the users. Data science comprises business understanding, analyzing data, ethical concerns, understanding programming languages, various fields and sources of data, skills, etc. The usage of data science has evolved over the years. In this review article, we have covered a part of data science, i.e., machine learning. Machine learning uses data science for its work. Machines learn through their experience, which helps them to do any work more efficiently. This article includes a comparative study image between human understanding and machine understanding, advantages, applications, and real-time examples of machine learning. Data science is an important game changer in the life of human beings. Since the advent of data science, we have found its benefits and how it leads to a better understanding of people, and how it cherishes individual needs. It has improved business strategies, services provided by them, forecasting, the ability to attend sustainable developments, etc. This study also focuses on a better understanding of data science which will help us to create a better world.
LSTM Based New Probability Features Using Machine Learning to Improve Network Attack Detection
Authors: Kumar.K Er. Krishna Raj ,   K.L.N. College OF Engineering (An Autonomous Institution) Pottapalayam,Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu - 630 612., Ilangovan Dr. S ,   K.L.N. College OF Engineering (An Autonomous Institution) Pottapalayam,Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu - 630 612.
Published: July 2024

This project focuses on improving the detection of network attacks by using a machine learning technique known as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks. LSTM networks are a type of neural network that excels at analyzing sequences of data, making them well-suited for identifying patterns associated with network intrusions. To enhance the LSTM model's effectiveness, we introduce new probability features that help the model better distinguish between normal and malicious activities. Our approach includes collecting network data, preprocessing it to make it suitable for training, and then using this data to train the LSTM model. We evaluate the model's performance using a range of metrics to ensure its accuracy and reliability. The results indicate that our method significantly improves the detection rate of network attacks while also reducing the number of false alarms. This means that our LSTM-based model not only catches more real threats but also makes fewer mistakes in identifying normal activities as attacks. Overall, this project showcases the potential of advanced machine learning techniques, like LSTM networks, to enhance cyber security measures and protect against network threats more effectively.
Melanoma Detection and Classification using Deep Learning
Authors: C N Bhavani ,   Department of MCA, BIET, Davanagere, B B Dr Shankaragowda ,   Department of MCA, BIET, Davanagere
Published: July 2024

Melanoma is a type of carcinoma with a notably high mortality rate. Accurate diagnosis of this aggressive cancer is crucial due to its severe implications. Key diagnostic indicators include asymmetrical shape, heterogeneous color, diameter greater than 6 mm, and irregular borders, which dermatologists typically identify through visual examination. The conventional method for carcinoma detection is biopsy, involving the removal or scraping of skin samples for extensive laboratory testing. This process is both painful and time- consuming. To improve patient experience and enhance diagnostic efficiency, computer-based detection using image processing techniques and deep learning algorithms, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), has been developed to accurately identify melanoma. Keywords: Deep learning, CNN, Computer- based detection
Scam Call Detection Using NLP and Naïve Bayes Classifier
Authors: C Valarmathi , Sharanya S
Published: July 2024

Financial fraud, particularly credit card fraud, is a pressing concern in the realm of digital transactions. The number of phone scams is increasing daily as con artists use phone calls to target victims for nefarious ends. Individuals are falling for con artists' proposals, becoming victims and giving up their personal information, leaving them open to abuse. Effective detection techniques are becoming more and more necessary. In this study, we offer an efficient approach to scam call identification utilizing speech-to-text libraries and the machine learning technique Naïve Bayes classifier. Our technology, which translates voice to text, uses this text to evaluate conversations in real time. It looks for trends and suspicious phrases that point to attempted scams, including asking for credit card numbers, passwords, or other sensitive information. The user will be able to decide whether or not to trust and continue with the call by using the alert prompt that appears as a pop-up message if the words are found to be suspicious. The user will take certain measures, such as ending the conversation right away, blocking the number, and reporting it further, if they don't trust the call. Our strategy is to successfully handle scam calls through ongoing adaptation and learning, boosting user security and confidence in phone conversations. The user will be able to decide whether or not to trust and continue with the call by using the alert prompt that appears as a pop-up message if the words are found to be suspicious. The user will take certain measures, such as ending the conversation right away, blocking the number, and reporting it further, if they don't trust the call. Our strategy is to successfully handle scam calls through ongoing adaptation and learning, boosting user security and confidence in phone conversations. Keyword: Spam Detection, Naïve Bayes, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning.
Men and Female Infertility: Multidisciplinary Review
Authors: K.M Mr.Chethan Kumar , K.M Mr.Ramakrishna C N , Srividya Mrs. R , Shantha Mrs. K.M , K Mrudula
Published: July 2024

Abstract—Infertility is one of society's physical, social, and psychological difficulties. "Failure to obtain a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse," according to the definition. Ovulation induction has remained a watershed moment in the lives of women. Infertility is a prevalent problem that is sometimes misunderstood. Male infertility has affected an increasingly large population over the past few decades, affecting over 186 million people globally. The advent of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) and artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the landscape of diagnosis and treatment of male infertility. Because of its effects on families, its importance to study in related fields such as fertility trends and reproductive health, and its implications for practitioners who work with individuals and couples facing infertility. Infertility is an important topic for family scientists. Inability or difficulty in conceiving is a physically and psychologically draining experience for a woman. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been determined as one of the serious health problems in women that affects the fertility of women and leads to significant health conditions. Therefore, early diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome can be effective in the treatment process Keywords—infertility; hormones; clinical data,PCOS,adolescene ,harmone,
Evaluating Word Sense Disambiguation Techniques for Punjabi Language: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Singh Gursewak ,   Department Of Computer Science and Engineering, Punjabi University , Patiala
Published: July 2024

Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) is a fundamental task in natural language processing (NLP) that focuses on determining the precise meaning of a word by analyzing its contextual usage.This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of various WSD techniques applied to the Punjabi language, including supervised, unsupervised, and knowledge-based methods. We compare the accuracy, performance, benefits, drawbacks, and resource requirements of these techniques.The study aims to provide a detailed overview of the state of WSD for Punjabi, with visual representations such as tables and graphs to illustrate comparative performance. Key Words: Word Sense Disambiguation, Punjabi Language, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Knowledge-Based Approach
Review on IoT-Driven Infusion Monitoring & Management System
Authors: Shukla Srashti ,   Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Shri Krishna University Chhatarpur M.P., Singh Dr. Yashpal , Mishra Dr. Meghana
Published: July 2024

Effective intravenous (IV) infusion management and monitoring are essential in today's healthcare environment to guarantee patient safety and improve the standard of care. In order to overcome the drawbacks of conventional IV drip monitoring techniques, this study describes the creation of a contactless, Internet of Things-driven infusion monitoring and management system. With the use of cutting-edge sensor technology and Internet of Things connection, the suggested system combines real-time IV drip liquid level monitoring and control, delivering precise and ongoing updates. Healthcare practitioners may now monitor and analyse patient data remotely thanks to the gathered data's constant updating and transmission to the Think Speak cloud platform. With its combination of real- time data collecting, cloud-based analytics, and emergency alert features, the proposed contactless IoT-driven infusion monitoring and management system represents a substantial improvement in healthcare technology. Using the power of IoT and cloud computing, this invention seeks to enhance overall patient outcomes, optimize IV treatment administration, and decrease human monitoring efforts. To increase patient safety, the system has an emergency alarm mechanism based on GSM modules. This feature ensures that caregivers are notified promptly of any irregularities or critical IV drip levels, allowing for prompt treatment. By providing real-time signals, the device lessens the risks related to delayed reactions to IV fluid failure or depletion. Formulating a real-time model for IV drip liquid level monitoring is the main goal of the system. By employing non-invasive sensors to identify and record the drip rate and fluid levels, this gadget assures precise tracking without having physical contact with the IV apparatus. Keywords: Internet of Things, ESP32 microcontroller, Biomedical, GSM, Relay, LCD Display.
Analisis Rasio Likuiditas dan Rasio Profitabilitas untuk Mengukur Kinerja Keuangan pada PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk Periode 2021-2023
Authors: Riyanto Muhamad
Published: July 2024

Pertumbuhan rasio likuiditas PT. Telkom Indonesia Tbk (Persero) semenjak 2021-2023 baik quick ratio dan current ratio juga cash ratio cenderungmenurun. Penurunan ini merupakan cerminan bahwa kinerja keuangan perusahaan PT. Telkom Indonesia Tbk (Persero) dalam tahun-tahun terakhir masuk dalam kategori kurang baik. Profitabilitas PT. Telkom Indonesia Tbk (Persero), untuk Net Profit Margin pada tahun 2022 dan 2023 mengalami penurunan, hal ini menandakan pada tahun tersebut kinerja keuangan perusahaan belum maksimal sementara tahun 2020 meningkat yang artinya terdapat peningkatan dari sisi kinerja keuangan, dari sisi penekanan biaya untuk memperoleh profit bersih. Di lain hal, Return on Investmen sejak  2021-2023 cenderung menurun, sehingga menunjukkan bahwa kinerja keuangan dari arah pengelolaan aktiva untuk mendapatkan profit yang bersih masih belum maksimal. Sementara itu juga, Return on Equity pada tahun 2022menurun, namun di periode 2023 meningkat. Hal tersebut memberikan arti  bahwa kinerja keuangan perusahaan dari arah pengelolaan ekuitas mengalami perubahan ke sisi yang lebih sehat.
Factors In The Aspect Of Regional Financial Management Regarding The Budget Over Remains (Silpa) At The Gowa District Education Service
Authors: Saskia Saskia , Sultan Sarda  , Masrullah Masrullah
Published: July 2024

This type of research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, which aims to determine the factors in the Regional Financial Management Aspect of the Surplus Budget Calculation (SILPA) at the Gowa Regency Education Office. This research was carried out at the Gowa Regency Education Office which took place from 30 April 2024 to 30 May 2024. This sample was taken from the Gowa Regency Education Office. The types of data used in this research are secondary data and primary data. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews and documentation. In this research, the data sources used in data collection include subject data, physical data, documentary data. The research instruments used in this research used survey, observation and literature review methods. Based on the research results, data was obtained through in-depth interviews, observations and documentation, where all the informants who conducted in-depth interviews were the head of the Gowa Regency Education Office, Head of the General and Personnel Subdivision, Head of the Financial Accounting Subdivision and Secretary of the Gowa Regency Education Office regarding factors. Factors in the Regional Financial Management Aspect of Over Remaining Budget Calculations (SILPA) at the Gowa Regency Education Service which was discussed previously, the author draws the conclusion that with careful planning, structured administrative records, and increasing human resource competency, the Gowa Regency Education Office has made efforts to reduce the occurrence of SILPA.
Traffic safety implementation at local level in line with 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: synergies, challenges and enablers
Authors: Wennberg Hanna , Dahlholm Olivia
Published: July 2024

This study explores how traffic safety implementation at local level in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is characterised. By investigating interactions between traffic safety and other sustainability goals (synergies), as well as identifying contradictions between goals and conflicting interests (challenges), the study aims to pinpoint the main enablers for implementing traffic safety as part of sustainability. The emphasis lies on local authorities in Sweden representing a mature traffic safety context when viewed globally. To delve into this issue, interviews were conducted with 37 municipal employees from the city of Gothenburg, encompassing diverse roles that exemplify the significant influence Swedish local authorities wield in shaping traffic safety: as road manager and planner, in maintenance and construction phases, as employer and purchaser, and as influencer of behaviour. The study reveals several synergies between traffic safety and other sustainability goals, as well as contradictions between goals and conflicting interests posing challenges to traffic safety implementation. Main enablers for implementation of traffic safety as part of sustainability at the local level concern, for example, an integrated approach on strategic level where traffic safety could be handled as either a prerequisite (e.g. for active mobility) or a framework condition (e.g. for green cars). The necessity to bridge gaps between strategic and operational levels is also emphasised. Contradicting goals and interests are inevitable and must be managed. The study identifies the traffic strategy and strategic analyses, in the European context referred to as Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning, as a platform for traffic safety implementation as part of sustainability. Such platform highlights implementation areas in common for different target areas. The significance of integrating traffic safety in relevant activities and processes, alongside fostering horizontal collaborations across target areas, becomes apparent when striving to embed traffic safety in a wider sustainability context. While Swedish municipalities may not always recognize traffic safety as part of the sustainability agenda, existing platforms within municipalities serve as a foundation for adopting an integrated approach to traffic safety implementation. However, there is a need for a central coordinating function to ensure robust leadership in integrating traffic safety as a vital component of sustainability.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Padamata Pelajaran IPAS Kelas IVA di SDN 01 Sukamarga Kecamatan Abung Tinggi Kabupaten Lampung Utara Tahun 2024
Authors: Ardita Serli , Wahyudi Ahmad
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini di latar belakangi rendahnya hasil belajar perserta didik oleh beberapa masalah yang sering muncul dari kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas. Rendahnya hasil belajar pada mata pelajaran IPAS ditandai dengan tidak tuntasnya nilai ulangan harian masih banyak yang tidak tuntas. Model pembelajaran yang digunakan oleh guru yaitu hanya sebatas ceramah saja, hal ini juga mengakibatkan kurangnya pertisipasi siswa dalam kegiatan pembelajaran dan kebanyakan siswa cenderung pasif dan hanya sebagian kecil yang aktif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu. “Bagaimana penerapan pembelajaran problem based learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar pada mata pelajaran IPAS kelas IV A di SDN 01 Sukamarga?”. “Bagaimana hasil penerapan model problem based learning IPAS di kelas IV A SDN 01 Sukamarga?
Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar IPAS dengan menggunakan model problem based learning. Peneliti sebagai obsever dan guru mata pelajaran IPAS bertindak sebagai guru memberi materi langsung kepada perserta didik. pembelajaran dilakukan dengan 2 siklus selama 4 kali pertemuan setiap siklus memiliki tahapan yaitu : perencanaan, pelaksanaan,observasi, dan refleksi.
Hasil belajar siswa pada postest siklus I meningkat yaitu sebanyak 15 siswa  yang memenuhi KKTP dengan nilai tertingi 80, tes dilanjut kembali pada siklus II dengan sedikit perbaikan didapat kembali hasil belajar siswa pada siklus II meningkat sebanyak 25 siswa yang memenuhi KKTP dengan nilai tertinggi 100. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut : penerapan model problem based learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas IV A SDN 01 Sukamarga, ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I diketahui pada pretest sebesar 22,2% dan postest sebesar 56%, dan mengalami kenaikan pada siklus II pretest sebesar 70% dan posttest sebesar 93% jadi tingkat ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa dari siklus I dan siklus II terjadi peningkatan 23%, maka taget yang diinginkan telah tercapai untuk ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa karna pada akhir siklus telah mencapai sesuai target yang ditentukan yaitu 70%
Pengembangan Literasi Digital di Pembelajaran PAI oleh Guru Profesional: Studi di SMA Al-Muslim
Authors: Ramidi Trianti , Luthfiyah Hidayatul Hikmah
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengembangan literasi digital dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) yang dilakukan oleh guru profesional di SMA Al-Muslim. Literasi digital menjadi keterampilan penting di era modern, khususnya dalam pendidikan yang memanfaatkan teknologi informasi sebagai sarana pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam (in-depth interview). Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi terkait praktik pengajaran yang memanfaatkan teknologi digital. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru profesional di SMA Al-Muslim secara aktif mengintegrasikan teknologi dalam proses pembelajaran PAI. Beberapa strategi yang digunakan meliputi penggunaan media sosial, aplikasi pembelajaran daring, dan sumber daya digital lainnya untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman siswa terhadap materi PAI. Selain itu, pelatihan dan pengembangan profesional bagi guru turut berperan dalam meningkatkan kompetensi literasi digital mereka. Kesimpulannya, pengembangan literasi digital dalam pembelajaran PAI di SMA Al-Muslim oleh guru profesional telah memberikan dampak positif terhadap kualitas pembelajaran dan pemahaman siswa, meskipun masih terdapat beberapa tantangan yang perlu diatasi, seperti keterbatasan akses teknologi dan kebutuhan akan pengembangan kurikulum yang lebih komprehensif.
Local Cults in the Chapter “Guai Shen” 怪神 (“Monsters and Deities”) from Ying Shao’s 應劭 Treatise Feng su tong yi 風俗通義
(Penetrating into the Meaning of Traditions and Customs).
Translation from Chinese and Commentary by Tatiana V. Klementeva
Authors: Klementeva Tatiana V.
Published: July 2024

This article presents a translation of two sections from the chapter “Guai Shen” 怪神 (“Monsters and Deities”) of the treatise Feng su tong yi 風俗通義 (Penetrating into the Meaning of Traditions and Customs), written by the statesman Ying Shao 應劭 (d. before 204), supplied with an introduction and comments. This chapter includes twenty-one anecdotes about human encounters with the supernatural or local religious cults. Ten of them were later included into the collection of stories Sou shen ji 搜神記 (Investigations into Deities), thus this treatise had some impact on the development of the zhiguai xiaoshuo 志怪小説 (“stories [containing] records [of] the unusual”) genre. The two sections selected for publication describe local cults that were formed during the Han era 漢 (202 B.C.E. — 220 C.E.). In the first section, Ying Shao shows how officials should control such cults using laws. In the second one, the author persuades the reader to rationally approach the foundations on which the cult arises and not to trust all rumors about the divine power of creatures. This translation provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of religious life at the end of the Han era.
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Authors: Housecat Minerva , Carberry Josiah
Published: July 2024

Meilleures pratiques agiles, leadership éclairé impact collectif impact investir dans les familles. Et égalité des chances vibrante, la, narration les métadonnées de synergie sont un défi sans précédent pour B-corp. Entreprise la philanthropie cultive l’impact et la situation actuelle; livre blanc en collaboration consommation entrepreneur des villes collaboratives inclusives. Parse empower mouvements de communautés ciblés; radical; résultats de problèmes d'entreprise sociale la philanthropie du big data.
VENEERS AND LUMINEERS
Authors: Ravshanovich Hojimuradov Burkhan ,   Assistant Department of orthopedic dentistry, Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Published: July 2024

Aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry in the 21st century is receiving increasing attention. Modern technologies allow you to restore or replace teeth, making them almost indistinguishable from your own. Two important areas are veneers and lumineers, ceramic or porcelain linings.
Utilização da azitromicina profilática na sepse em obstetrícia: revisão sistemática
Authors: Costa Rômulo Carvalho , Bomfim Kamile Vitória Silva , Machado Julianne Alves
Published: July 2024

A sepse é uma síndrome de resposta inflamatória sistêmica (SIRS), desencadeada por uma infecção suspeita ou confirmada. Clinicamente, é vista desde uma infecção a um quadro de disfunção orgânica grave. Na obstetrícia, a sepse é uma das principais causas de morte materna, juntamente com as hemorrágicas e doenças hipertensivas. Ademais, a sua ocorrência está atrelada ao aumento de infecção e mortalidade fetal. Por isso, o uso da azitromicina (AZT) tem sido cada vez mais considerado no intraparto, podendo fornecer uma proteção contra bactérias que causam infecções maternas e previne complicações graves no pós-parto. Este trabalho objetiva avaliar o uso da AZT como profilaxia para sepse na obstetrícia. Foram utilizadas como bases, as plataformas PUBMED, SCIELO, LILACS, COCHRANE LIBRARY e EMBASE. Ao todo, foram encontrados 20 artigos, dos quais 13 foram excluídos após a leitura do título e resumo. Durante a leitura completa dos demais, 2 foram eliminados por critérios de exclusão e assim, apenas 5 artigos foram incluídos nesta revisão. Destes, foram avaliadas 44.643 mulheres e observou-se que aquelas que fizeram o uso de AZT, de um modo geral, obtiveram menor incidência de infecções e as que além de realizarem o uso de AZT, tiveram parto vaginal, houve uma redução do risco para sepse e morte materna. Quanto aos recém-nascidos que receberam AZT, houve redução de infecções, mas não houve diminuição do risco de sepse ou mortalidade. Infere-se, então, que o uso de AZT na obstetrícia proporciona um menor índice de complicações maternas durante e após o parto, bem como garante um puerpério mais seguro e reduz quadros infecciosos em neonatos.
“…WE WERE DETERMINED BY THE UYEZD TO BE
IN THE TOWN OF GOROKHOVETS, WHERE WE DID
NOT WANT TO BE AT ALL”: THE DISTRICT CENTER
IN THE LIFE OF THE PEASANT COMMUNITY
(THE CASE OF THE VILLAGE OF PALEKH AT
THE TURN OF THE 18th AND 19th CENTURIES)
Authors: Suslina Anastasia Gennad’evna
Published: July 2024

The study examines the strategies of interaction of the peasant community and manorial administration with the uyezd authorities at the microhistorical level. It is based on the materials of the archive of the Buturlins’ Palekh manor, i.e. expenditure books and primary documentation on travel expenses, duty receipts of the uyezd authorities and community sentences. Upon studying the legislative base and practice, the author concludes that peasants almost did not deviate from legislative norms. They tried to optimize their expenses, for example, they did not resort to the uyezd court or they visited the town for several cases at the same time. The article reconstructs the schedule and approximate travel time consumption, examines which officials and peasants were involved in interaction with the uyezd authorities depending on the situation. The author establishes that a considerable part of the time of the manorial administration was spent on traveling to the uyezd town. She estimates the transport costs of Palekh residents to the neighboring towns — Gorokhovets, Vyazniki, Vladimir and Shuya. The main criterion of convenience of a uyezd town for peasants was reliability of the way to it and its proximity to their village. Th e case of the administrative reform in 1796–1797 in Vladimir guberniya allows us to consider how Palekh residents tried to prevent their manor from being assigned to a less attractive uyezd town. It is proved that peasants’ attempts could not succeed, because the reform was carried out at the guberniya level (while peasants appealed to the uyezd authorities), and the decisions were made before peasants tried to intervene. The author concludes that the legislation in the second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries worked in favor of peasants and it was aimed at reducing transportation costs for them, but their opinion was not taken into account in the formation of specific administrative boundaries.
MUTUAL PERCEPTION OF THE GREAT POWERS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE GENESIS OF THE WORLD WAR II (THE CASE OF SOVIET-FRENCH RELATIONS)
Authors: Vershinin Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
Published: July 2024

Perception in international relations has long been studied in political science, but historians have not paid suffi cient attention to it so far. Meanwhile, looking at known events through its prism allows us to draw new conclusions about their origins. The prehistory of World War II and its key episode — the failure of attempts to deter Hitler’s aggression in Europe through the joint eff orts of France and the Soviet Union — can serve as a fruitful field for testing this approach. For the military and political elites of France, the USSR was dangerous due to its unpredictability, but an internally fragile. This presumption leveled all the successes of the Soviet leadership in modernizing the country and the armed forces in the eyes of the French. The increased military danger in Europe after 1933 prompted Paris merely to offer Moscow the role of an ordinary participant in the system of collective security, which was based on the experience of World War I and designed as a new model for the development of international relations and minimization of conflicts between countries. The Soviet government viewed France as a leading imperialist power that prioritized anti-Soviet goals, but had a situational interest in limiting German expansion. At the same time, Moscow believed that Soviet-French cooperation could be effective only as an equal strategic alliance aimed at deterring a potential aggressor. This approach was rejected by French diplomacy, which followed the policy of appeasement. It was a source of a deep crisis in bilateral relations at the time of the 1938 Munich agreements. The collapse of appeasement in early 1939 led to a sharp turn by the French government to strategic planning for a possible war and created a window of opportunity for an agreement with the USSR. However, the inertia of old prejudices deprived the tripartite Anglo-French-Soviet negotiations in the spring and summer of 1939 of their practical content and opened the way for a Soviet-German agreement
Análisis de los posibles riesgos laborales en la construcción y mantenimiento de obras públicas en el Ecuador
Authors: Guillén-Mendoza María Verónica , Villacreses-Arteaga Juan Carlos , García-Cedeño Byron Gabriel , Mora-Montesdeoca Adriana Karolina
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo de investigación plantea analizar los posibles riesgos laborales en la construcción y mantenimiento de obras públicas en Ecuador, teniendo en cuenta de que hace años las medidas que se adoptan para evitar riesgos laborales son amplias, sin embargo esta investigación tiene como objetivo realizar el análisis y la identificación de los tipos de riesgos que se pueden producir en la construcción y mantenimiento de las obras públicas, a pesar de las medidas preventivas de seguridad que buscan proteger la salud e integridad de los trabajadores, debido a que este es un derecho constitucional.  Este artículo, es basado en una investigación en donde pretendemos aproximarnos a las dificultades o riesgos de los trabajadores en su entorno laboral, analizamos además conceptos como riesgo, salud y seguridad. En esta investigación hemos aplicado tanto técnicas cuantitativas como cualitativas, a través de herramientas como la encuesta, la investigación documental y la observación, para de esta forma lograr obtener los resultados que nos lleven a determinar las conclusiones y recomendaciones correspondientes respecto a los riesgos laborales en la construcción y mantenimiento de las obras públicas.
Preparedness and Competencies of Higher Education Teachers to Teach Online: A Study in North-East India
Authors: Senapati Chayanika , Malakar Dipankar
Published: July 2024

This study explores the significance of the online teaching ability of higher education teachers, and how teachers perceived their level of competence in teaching online in north-east (NE) India. The Faculty Readiness to Teach Online (FRTO) instrument developed by Martin et al. (2019) was adapted to conduct a study from 130 teachers in higher education institutions across NE India. The ability to teach online was categorised into four categories, i.e., course design, course communication, time management, and technical competence. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was carried out to do direct and indirect path analysis of the proposed conceptual model. Multiple regression analysis was used in analysing the demographic profiles of the teachers and their perceptions of the importance of online teaching competencies. The findings indicate that the perceived readiness to teach online was not significantly influenced by course design, course communication, time management and technical competencies. Furthermore, regression analysis showed that both age and gender negatively impacted perceptions towards readiness to teach online, with older and female teachers having lower perception scores.
Exploring Offline e-Learning for Resilience: A Case Study
Authors: Mays Tony John , Cheng Ricky
Published: July 2024

There are too few teachers and schools to meet the need for quality universal basic education. Therefore, alternative approaches to education provision need to be explored, such as open and distance learning methods and development and provision of curriculum-based Open Educational Resources (OER). However, distribution of printed materials is increasingly costly, and distribution of digital resources remains a challenge in areas with little or no connectivity. This case study explores the potential of using offline strategies to share digital OER. It suggests it is possible to provide access to digital learning resources even in the most remote areas by using appropriate technology, like the Commonwealth of Learning’s Aptus device.
Teacher Professional Development @scale: Achieving Quality and Sustainability in Zambia
Authors: Stutchbury Dr Kris , Gallastegi Dr Lore , Woodward Clare , Biard Mr Olivier , Phiri John
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a conceptual model which explains the challenges of providing high quality sustainable, teacher professional development at scale. It provides a framework to support holistic thinking at a systemic level, applicable across different systems.
It draws on sociocultural theories of learning and encourages the user to think about the knowledge and skills required by actors at different levels of the system and the structures required to support their learning. It brings together the needs of teachers, school leaders and Education Officers (at the County, District or Provincial level). The empirical evidence for this model comes from a seven-year programme of activity supporting school-based professional development in Zambia. Evaluation findings highlight the importance of the role of mid-level professionals (District and Provincial Officers) in ensuring the sustainability of gains made through development projects. This is important because the professional development needs of those supporting teachers are often neglected.
IMPACTO DOS MÉTODOS DE PROCESSAMENTO NA CARACTERIZAÇÃO, QUALIDADE E ARMAZENAMENTO DA FARINHA DE FRUTA-PÃO (ARTOCARPUS ALTILIS)
Authors: Silva Bruna Lessa da , Francisco Carolina Lepre , Silva Lucas Martins da , Lopes Maria Geovana de Jesus , Ribeiro Marisa Carvalho Botelho , Kawase Katia Yuri Fausta , Teixeira Luciano José Quintão
Published: July 2024

A fruta-pão (Artocarpus altilis) é um fruto rico em carboidratos, fonte de vitaminas e minerais. Este trabalho teve como objetivo investigar dois processos de obtenção da farinha de fruta-pão, fazer a sua caracterização físico-química e analisar alterações ocorridas durante o período de armazenamento. As farinhas foram obtidas de frutas-pães colhidos no Instituto Federal Fluminense no campus Bom Jesus do Itabapoana – RJ e desenvolvidas por meio de duas metodologias em secador de bandeja à 60ºC, sendo a primeira a partir da polpa do fruto in natura e a segunda utilizando um cozimento prévio, à 90ºC por 40 minutos ou até adquirir consistência mole. Foram realizadas análises centesimais, índice de absorção de água, teor de lipídeos, pH, atividade de água (Aw) e umidade. Na análise da composição centesimal apenas o teor de lipídios apresentou diferenças significativas, sendo menor na farinha resultante do processo de cozimento. A atividade de água não foi afetada pelo método de processamento. Notadamente, as amostras processadas por cozimento exibiram melhores resultados em termos de índice de absorção de água e umidade. A umidade e o pH foram os únicos parâmetros impactados pelo armazenamento. Conclui-se que o processamento da polpa da fruta-pão por meio de cozimento resulta em farinhas com características tecnológicas satisfatórias, destacando o potencial de aplicação dessas farinhas em produtos panificáveis e afins.
MICRO HORTA EM CASA: PROPOSTA DE CULTIVO DE PANCS E OUTRAS HORTALIÇAS DE MANEIRA SUSTENTÁVEL PARA A POPULAÇÃO DA BAIXADA MARANHENSE
Authors: Ferreira Miqueias Olin Amaral , Santos Benedito Alex Marques de Oliveira
Published: July 2024

Devido ao desenvolvimento acelerado do planeta e a facilidade de acesso a muitas mercadorias, as pessoas vêm ingerindo muitos produtos cheios de agrotóxicos, confiam em mercadorias as quais não sabem a procedência e que não são nada sustentáveis. Desta forma este trabalho vem apresentar um protótipo de micro horta utilizando plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANCs), usando materiais reutilizáveis, e sistema de drenagem de água, ou seja, apresenta um sistema totalmente sustentável. O protótipo é acessível a todas as pessoas, principalmente as de baixa renda, a qual a partir do plantio das PANCs podem gerar sustento às famílias. Neste sistema de cultivo foi utilizadas espécies conhecidas como joão gomes, rúcula e salsa, as quais são consumidas pela população e se tem fácil acesso. E para que este trabalho se concretizasse de maneira organizada e bem explicativa foi utilizado os métodos dedutivo, hipotético-dedutivo e comparativo para que assim houvesse premissas que sustentam os resultados obtidos. Com a realização de todas as etapas e experimentações foi possível verificar a facilidade no cultivo das PANCs, economia de água através do sistema de drenagem e fácil desmonte da estrutura. Dessa forma pode-se concluir que o protótipo possui vários benefícios ao meio ambiente e a sociedade, pela sua facilidade na construção, no acesso e variedade das plantas que podem ser cultivadas na mesma estrutura e utilização de pouco espaço, sem contar nas contribuições nutricionais.
Action Research and Professional Development of Faculty
Authors: Frey Barbara , Overfield Karen
Published: July 2024

This study describes the challenges of designing and implementing a
multi-site faculty professional development workshop on assessment,
measurement, and evaluation of achievement in adult learners. The
setting for the workshop was a system of post-secondary career training
schools throughout the United States. As internal practitioners seeking to
bring about change, the authors applied an action research methodology
of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting to develop the program.
Prior to the -workshop, a needs assessment involving faculty, students,
and administrators was used to determine the framework and
instructional objectives for the program. The reflective, systematic
program development process involving stakeholders, coupled with the
resulting faculty development experience, promoted a learning culture
within the organization.

Résumé

La présente étude fait état des défis posés par la conception et la mise en
oeuvre d'un atelier multi-site de développement professionnel destiné au
corps enseignant et portant sur l'évaluation de l'apprentissage des
étudiants adultes. L'atelier s'est donné dans un réseau d'établissements
post-secondaires à vocation professionnelle situés aux quatre coins des
Etats-Unis. En tant qu'éducateurs désireux d'améliorer leur pratique, les
auteurs ont cherché à développer ce programme par l'application d'une
méthodologie de recherche-action caractérisée par la planification,
l'action, l'observation et la réflexion. Dans la phase préparatoire, on a
precédé à une évaluation de besoms auprès des enseignants, des
étudiants et des administrateurs dans le but de préciser le cadre et les
objectifs pédagogiques du programme. Fondé sur la réflexion et la
participation des intervenants directs, ce programme de développement
systematique—soutenu par l'expérience même que les enseignants y ont
acquise—a eu pour effet de promouvoir une culture de l'apprentissage
au sein du réseau des établissements participants.
Canadian Women Negotiating Working Knowledge in Enterprise: Interpretive and Critical Readings of a National Study
Authors: Fenwick Tara
Published: July 2024

Women in Canada are leaving their jobs in unprecedented numbers
to become entrepreneurs. This phenomenon offers rich opportunity
to study the process of their work learning. This article presents
findings of a qualitative Canada-wide study exploring these
complex relationships between the process of learning, the nature of
personal change, and the work of women entrepreneurs. Over 100
women from British Columbia to Nova Scotia were interviewed: all
had left jobs with an organization to start her own business, often
with little or no previous business experience or education. The
findings of this study are presented in two parts. First, themes of the
women's narratives are outlined showing aspects of their working
knowledge, the process of its development, and influences on this
process such as different women's values, purposes and learning
practices. Second, a critical reading of selected findings is
presented, using critical cultural and feminist lenses to examine
contested terrains of women entrepreneurs' working knowledge and
the ethic of its development. The conclusion bridges the more
productive and more limiting themes emerging from this study and
suggests future directions for theory and research.

Résumé

Un nombre sans précédent de Canadiennes quittent leur emploi pour
devenir entrepreneures. Ce phénomène offre une occasion unique
d'étudier le processus de leur apprentissage professionnel. Cet
article présente les résultats d'une étude qualitative pancanadienne
qui explore les liens complexes unissant le processus de
l'apprentissage, la nature du changement personnel et le travail des
femmes entrepreneures. De la Colombie-Britannique à la Nouvelle-
Écosse, plus de cent femmes ont été interviewées : toutes ces femmes
avaient quitté leur emploi en entreprise pour lancer leur propre
compagnie, bien qu'elles aient été bien souvent à peine pourvues
sinon dépourvues d'expérience ou de formation préalable dans le
domaine des affaires. Les résultats de l'étude sont présentés en deux
parties.Dans la première partie, les thèmes relevés dans le propos de
ces femmes sont mis en évidence afin de montrer certains aspects de
leur connaissance pratique, le processus de développement de cette
connaissance et les influences exercées sur ce développement par les
valeurs des participantes, leurs objectifs personnels et leurs
pratiques d'apprentissage.Dans la seconde partie, on présente une
interprétation critique de certains résultats de l'étude, par le biais
d'une critique culturelle et féministe, dans le but d'examiner certains
aspects controversés de la connaissance pratique des femmes
entrepreneures et les questions d'ordre éthique liées au
développement de cette connaissance.La conclusion fait le lien entre
les thèmes plus productifs et les thèmes plus contraignants qui se
dégagent de cette étude, tout en proposant de nouvelles avenues pour
l'étude théorique et la recherche.
Learning About the Law: Immigrant Women, Violence and Rights
Authors: McDonald Susan
Published: July 2024

This paper describes a feminist participatory research project with
Spanish-speaking immigrant women who had experienced domestic
abuse. The goals of the first phase of the project were to 1) identify the
legal education and information needs of these women and 2) determine
how best to address these needs with consideration for particular
factors which could impede learning including the social location of the
women, pedagogy, the role of the legal profession, and the impact of
trauma.

The women who participated in the study were able to clearly define
their legal information and education needs and describe their informal
learning experiences as they dealt with the law. These findings provide
an important framework for the development of meaningful responses to
the women's legal information and education needs.

Résumé

Cet article décrit un projet de recherche féministe axé sur la
participation et mené auprès d'immigrantes hispanophones qui ont été
victimes de violence familiale. Les objectifs de la première phase du
projet consistaient 1) à établir les besoins de ces femmes sur les plans
de la formation et de l'information d'ordre juridique et 2) à déterminer
la meilleure façon de satisfaire à ces besoins, tout en tenant compte de
facteurs particuliers susceptibles d'entraver l'apprentissage, tels le
statut social de ces femmes, la pédagogic, le rôle de la profession
juridique et les répercussions dues aux traumatismes.

Les femmes qui ont participé a l'étude ont été en mesure de définir
clairement leurs besoins sur les plans de l'information et de la
formation d'ordre juridique et de décrire lews expériences
d'apprentissage informel au fur et à mesure de lews contacts avec la
loi. Ces résultats fournissent un cadre important pour la mise au point
d'interventions qui répondent véritablement aux besoins des femmes sur
les plans de l'information et de la formation d'ordre juridique.
Canadian Adult Education Research in the 1990s: Tracing Liberatory Trends
Authors: Butterwick Shauna , Fenwick Tara , Mojab Shahrzad
Published: July 2024

This article provides a view of the extent to which liberatory themes were evident in Canadian adult education research in the 1990s. Independent
analyses of journal articles, conference proceedings, and graduate thesis abstracts were undertaken. Bringing these three data sets together
creates a unique montage, one that points to some encouraging as well as disturbing trends. The review indicates that liberatory themes were
persistent, but marginal. It also notes the lack of attention given to the analysis of race, class and sexuality in adult education research. This
tracing of liberatory trends can contribute to dialogue within research organizations and graduate programs about the role of adult education
research in creating knowledge and promoting a more just and equitable society.

Résumé

Cet article se penche sur l'importance des thèmes de la libération dans la formation permanente au Canada au cours des années 1990. Articles
de journaux spécialisés, travaux de congrès et résumés de thesès universitaires ont fait l'objet d'analyses indépendantes. La mise en
commun de ces trois ensembles de données cree un assemblage unique qui met en relief certaines tendances, tantôt encourageantes, tantôt
inquiétantes. La recension des écrits démontre que les thèmes de la libération ont persisté tout en restant marginaux. Elle souligne
également le manque de réflexion concernant les questions de race, de classe et de sexualité dans la recherche en formation permanente. Ce
relevé des tendances dans les thèmes de la libération est susceptible de favoriser, au sein des organismes de recherche et des programmes
d'études supérieures, le dialogue autour du rôle que joue la recherche en formation permanente dans le développement de nouvelles
connaissances et dans la promotion d'une société plus juste.