bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Awareness and Understanding of Breast Cancer Risk Factors, Screening, and Treatment among Females in Pakistan
Authors: Nazir Nosheen , Sattar Asifa , Yaqoob Hureem , Akhtar Jahanzeb , Farooq Fatima , Rehman Zia Ur , Zahid Rabia , Lolai Aftab Ahmed , Murtaza Ghulam
Published: May 2024

Purpose: Breast cancer is a pressing concern in Pakistan, ranking as the second leading cause of death among women. Despite its increasing incidence, it often lacks adequate attention from policymakers and healthcare professionals. This oversight could have severe consequences. To effectively tackle this health crisis, a thorough understanding of breast cancer's prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in Pakistan is crucial.
Methodology: To assess the level of awareness and understanding of breast cancer among women, this study was conducted. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the outpatient department of Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, involving 350 female patients. Data were collected using a pre-structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 16.0.
Findings: Descriptive statistics were used, and the results were expressed as percentages and presented graphically. The study found that 70% of women were aware of breast cancer. Furthermore, 74% of the patients were married, and 87% had children. Knowledge about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer was relatively high among the women surveyed. However, only 23% of women had knowledge about performing breast self-examinations, and 18% had heard about mammography.
This study provides valuable insights into breast cancer awareness and prevention behaviors among women in Pakistan, with significant implications for theory, policy, and practice. The findings highlight gaps in knowledge and awareness, particularly regarding breast self-examinations and mammography screenings.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Policy implications stemming from the study results include the need for targeted awareness campaigns, educational programs, and screening initiatives to improve breast cancer awareness and preventive behaviors among women in Pakistan. Policymakers should allocate resources towards these efforts and integrate breast cancer education into existing healthcare services and community outreach programs to ensure widespread dissemination of information and access to screening services.
PREOBRAZBA OD VEĆINSKE DO KONSENZUSNE DEMOKRACIJE I EVOLUCIJA INSTITUCIONALNIH ODREDNICA U BELGIJI
Authors: Iličić Gordana , Musa Irena
Published: May 2024

Belgijska demokracija danas epilog je brojnih pokušaja održavanja na okupu različitosti te izbjegavanja trajnih sukoba. Cilj je rada propitati dinamiku federalizacije Belgije u kontekstu društvenih
rascijepa i upravljanja uz pomoć, naizgled nespojivih, institucionalnih kombinacija. Ispituje se i na
koji je način demokracija ustrajala unatoč brojnim nepovoljnim uvjetima, političkim zastojima i dugim razdobljima pregovora. Ispostavilo se da odgovori na ova pitanja leže u preobrazbi iz većinske
u konsenzusnu demokraciju te balansiranju različitih institucionalnih mehanizama koji osiguravaju
društvenu i političku realizaciju svih glavnih segmenata toga podijeljenog društva.
Ključne riječi: Belgija, demokracija, federalizam, autonomija, identitet.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
Authors: Tomić Zoran , Damnjanović Tomislav , Tomić Ivan
Published: May 2024

Modern political campaigns are in constant flux and are influenced by numerous factors. Voters are
constantly on the move, making segmentation significantly challenging. Simultaneously, literacy and
education levels among the electorate are increasing every day, leading to a more critical attitude
towards the persuasion process. In addition, changes in technology and the development of infor‑
mation and communication systems directly and drastically impact the shaping and management of
modern campaigns. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning have been influenc‑
ing the creation of modern political campaigns for a decade. The significance of artificial intelligence
enhances the power of big data, algorithms, and, consequently, social networks. The authors explore
the impact of artificial intelligence on the planning and execution of political campaigns and the
resulting consequences for political candidates, parties, and society.
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI), political campaigns, big data, algorithms, voters, ethics
USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION BY PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONERS AND ITS REPRESENTATION IN ETHICAL CODES
Authors: Kovačič Čelofiga Anita , Tomažič Tina
Published: May 2024

Although ethical behaviour today is an essential part of Public Relations, in the short and intensive
development of the profession and the period of professionalisation, Public Relations practitioners
are faced increasingly with ethical dilemmas in their daily work for different organisations. At the
same time, ethical behaviour is increasingly desirable and required, therefore, inclusion of practitioners in professional associations is crucial, as these have a significant impact on the actions of
their members through their activities. In this study we analyse the contents of 30 national ethical
codes of Public Relations associations, in order to verify how they regulate the protection and use
of confidential information within their business communication. Based on the analysis of ethical
codes, the paper identifies areas that relate directly or indirectly to the use and protection of confidential information of communication experts. With the substantive analysis, the definition of terms
and categories, with a schematic representation, we have filled the gap in this area significantly, as
the concept of confidentiality is treated holistically.
Keywords: ethical codes, confidential sources, public relations, media sources, ethics.
Kajian Kelayakan Struktur Jembatan Penyeberangan Orang
Authors: Wahyuni Atik , Hermawan Hendri , Wulandari Dyah Ayu Restuti
Published: May 2024

Keberadaan Jembatan penyeberangan orang (JPO) sangat dibutuhkan, terutama sekali jika berada di area pusat perdagangan, pendidikan maupun pemerintahan. Akan tetapi seringkali kondisi JPO terlihat memprihatinkan dengan banyaknya sampah dan kondisi struktur jembatan mengalami beberapa kerusakan, hal ini menimbulkan ke khawatiran tersendiri untuk pejalan kaki menggunakan JPO. Penurunan layak fungsi jembatan ini akibat kurangnya biaya perawatan, perubahan fungsi, serta kelalaian pemeliharaan dan perawatan rutin Jembatan penyeberangan orang (JPO), untuk itu perlu adanya peningkatan keandalan fisik JPO dan perlengkapannya dalam menunjang fungsi JPO untuk tercapainya unsur-unsur keselamatan, kenyamanan, kemudahan terutama mengacu pada standar dan pedoman teknis bangunan JPO yang dikeluarkan oleh Kementerian PU dan Perumahan Rakyat RI.
Analisis Kelayakan Investasi Pada Proyek Perumahan Mahardika Residence Sesuai Analisis Biaya Dan Analisis Permintaan
Authors: Sukarjo Dicky Hermawan , Putra Fisika Prasetyo , Widyatami Filki Suri
Published: May 2024

Seiring dengan pertambahan jumlah penduduk yang sangat pesat dan semakin meningkatnya taraf hidup, akan mengakibatkan kebutuhan rumah tinggal juga semakin meningkat. Salah satu cara memenuhi kebutuhan rumah tinggal adalah dengan membangun sebuah perumahan. Pembangunan perumahan harus memenuhi kelayakan secara finansial dan harga jual rumah merupakan acuan pertimbangan pemilihan rumah oleh pembeli, di samping berbagai fasilitas yang ditawarkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui besarnya harga jual yang sesuai untuk tiap tipe rumah pada proyek perumahan Mahardika Residence,  berdasarkan analisa biaya dan analisa permintaan pasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisa titik impas untuk menganalisis biaya, dan metode survei langsung dengan penyebaran kuesioner untuk menganalisis permintaan pasar. Analisa tersebut mempertemukan kurva biaya dan kurva pendapatan untuk mendapatkan harga. Berdasarkan metode tersebut dapat diketahui harga jual rumah yang dapat diterima oleh pengembang dan konsumen. Harga ditentukan berdasarkan jumlah unit yang memberikan keuntungan maksimum untuk tipe 30 Rp.181.000.000,00 sesuai dengan peraturan Keputusan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum Dan Perumahan Rakyat sebesar tipe 45/90 sebesar Rp.403.977.709  tipe ruko sebesar Rp.699.110.557. Dan menganalisis kelayakan investasi proyek pembangunan Mahardika Residence dari segi finansial, dengan kriteria kelayakan investasi Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period (PP) dan Profitability Index(PI).Berdasarkan dari hasil perhitungan analisa investasi dengan masa investasi  5 tahun didapatkan nilai Net Present Value (NPV) sebesar Rp.6.162.548.004 (NPV>0), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) diperoleh nilai 17,89% (IRR>MARR), Payback Period (PP) pada tahun ke 4,23 Tahun. dan Nilai Profitability Index 1,018.
Risk Factors of Delirium among Patients Admitted in Critical Care Unit
Authors: Thomas Alphy , Mani Agnet Beena , George Roy K
Published: May 2024

Delirium is a common problem in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The present study was conducted to identify the risk factors of delirium among patients admitted in critical care unit. The research design used was prospective descriptive design. The sample constituted 124 patients who were admitted in intensive care units and were selected using a consecutive sampling technique. The results showed that 17.7 percent of critically ill patients developed delirium. Out of this, 31.8 percent of patients developed severe delirium and 68.2 percent had mild-moderate delirium. Most of the patients developed delirium on the second or third day of ICU stay. The predisposing factors of delirium were current alcoholism (OR=5.211, CI=0.977-27.787, p=0.034), comorbidities such as seizures (OR=5.211, CI=0.977- 27.787, p=0.034), and chronic kidney disease (OR=2.857, CI=1.038-7.866, p=0.037). The precipitating factors of delirium were severe pain (OR=29.400; CI=7.970-108.452), sleep disturbance (OR=20.563, CI=6.646-63.618), restraints (OR=19.603, CI=6.237-61.616), benzodiazepines (OR=15.947, CI=1.574-161.568), movement restriction due to tubes and catheters (OR=10.100, CI=0.873-116.799), invasive mechanical ventilation (OR=9.927, CI=3.485-28.277, antiarrhythmics (OR= 9.706, CI=2.121-44.423), head injury (OR=5.857, CI=3.968-8.646), alkalosis (OR=5.444, CI=1.247-23.779), acidosis (OR=4.727, CI=1.621- 13.789), hypoxemia (OR=4.200, CI=1.596-11.051), hypercapnia (OR=4.167, CI=1.552- 11.187), hypernatremia (OR=3.461, CI=1.174-10.200), vasopressors (OR=3.450, CI=1.100- 10.819), corticosteroids (OR=2.884, CI=1.045-7.963), length of ICU stay (OR=0.068, CI=0.023-0.199). Nurses have an important role in the early identification and prevention of delirium by regular assessment of delirium and implementing appropriate strategies.
Data Management System - Water Supply and Channeling with GIS Mapping
Authors: Dr. R. Premsudha  , Dhinesh Kumar. K  , Hari Prasath. B  , Sivabalan. M  , Naveen Prasath. S
Published: May 2024

GIS mapping enables visualizing spatial data related to water sources, distribution networks, infrastructure assets, and other pertinent information crucial for effective management. Asset management functionalities enable tracking the condition, maintenance schedules, and lifecycle of water infrastructure assets, ensuring optimal utilization and performance. This paper presents the design and implementation of an integrated data management system tailored for water supply and channeling, augmented with Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping capabilities. The system aims to streamline the management of water resources, optimize distribution networks, and enhance decision making processes for water utility providers and stakeholders. The system architecture comprises several key components: GIS mapping, data collection mechanisms, database management, sensor integration, network analysis tools, asset management functionalities, decision support systems, remote monitoring and control capabilities, and user interfaces. Data collection mechanisms encompass various sources such as sensors, surveys, satellite imagery, and existing databases to gather comprehensive datasets on water sources, quality parameters, infrastructure condition, and demographic factors. A robust database management system is employed to efficiently store, manage, and secure the collected data, facilitating easy retrieval and analysis. Real-time sensor data from water meters, flow meters, and pressure sensors are integrated into the system to provide insights into water usage patterns, network performance, and system health. Network analysis tools utilize GIS capabilities to optimize the layout of distribution networks, identify areas for expansion, and improve operational efficiency Remote monitoring and control capabilities empower operators to monitor and manage water systems from a centralized location, enabling proactive maintenance, leak detection, and emergency response. Security measures are implemented to safeguard sensitive water infrastructure data against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the system. Overall, the integrated data management system presented herein offers a comprehensive solution for optimizing water supply and channeling operations, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability while minimizing costs and environmental impact
Helmet Detection
Authors: Prof. Arti Virutkar  , Paras Mulwande  , Ganesh Hedau
Published: May 2024

Currently, there is a prevailing issue concerning the practice of riding motorcycles without helmets. Despite legislation mandating helmet usage for public safety reasons, there remains a significant number of individuals who disregard this requirement, leading to an alarming increase in accidents and fatalities. To mitigate this problem, we propose a method for the automated detection of helmetless motorcyclists through surveillance systems. Our approach utilizes the YOLO deep learning framework for detecting individuals without helmets, while a SM algorithm is employed recognition. This process involves several stages, including vehicle classification, pre-processing, and number plate identification, using images or videos captured by surveillance cameras. Implementing such a system is crucial for enhancing road safety and preventing accidents. By automatically identifying helmetless riders and extracting their vehicle numbers, law enforcement agencies can efficiently apprehend violators. This data can then be utilized to impose fines on repeat offenders, thereby reinforcing compliance with helmet regulations and reducing the occurrence of preventable accidents
Students Reading Achievement Based on Their Intelligence Quotient (IQ): A Case Study
Authors: Rahmah Aufa , Kardena Absharini , Irwandi Irwandi , Safitri Loli
Published: May 2024

This research was conducted to determine the factors that caused some students to have high IQ but low English reading achievement and vice versa. The research aimed to find out what factors caused students to have high intellectual intelligence but low reading achievement and vice versa. This type of research was a qualitative method with a case study research design. Participants in this research were grade VIII students at SMPN 4 Bukittinggi, and using purposive sampling techniques, the researchers selected 9 participants for this research. The instruments used in this research were interviews and observations checklist of students. The results of the analysis showed that there were two factors that caused students to have high IQ but low English reading achievement and vice versa. This could be seen from the results of interviews and observation checklists with students, namely internal factors are physiological, intelligence, talents, interests, student activity during the learning process, and also external factors, namely the role of parents, teachers, learning media, infrastructure, curriculum, school time, and mass media. It can be concluded that the factors causing students to have high IQ but low achievement in learning English and vice versa were internal and external factors, and were also supported by aspects of student activity in the English learning process.
Alternative Faserstoffquellen für die Papiererzeugung
Authors: Schütt Fokko
Published: May 2024

Die gemeinsame Jahrestagung der Norddeutschen Bezirksgruppen des VPM (Vereinigter Papierfachverband München und des Zellcheming (Verein der Zellstoff- und Papierchemiker und -Ingenieure) fand am 10.11.23 am Standort Barsbüttel des Thünen-Instituts für Holzforschung statt. Die Veranstaltung zum Thema „Alternative Faserstoffquellen für die Papiererzeugung“ war ein voller Erfolg. Das Vortragsprogramm wartete mit einer vielfältigen Mischung an Einblicken in innovative Ansätze, Erfahrungsberichte aus der Industrie sowie Vorstellungen von Forschungsprojekten auf.
Stoffliche Nutzung von Lignin
Authors: Paul Nicole
Published: May 2024

Im Vorhaben „Ligninschaum“ will das Fraunhofer-Institut für Holzforschung, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI gemeinsam mit vier Industriepartnern, darunter die Volkswagen AG, einen biobasierten, wirtschaftlichen Schaumstoff für die Automobilindustrie entwickeln. Dazu setzen die Forschenden auf das direkte Aufschäumen von ungereinigtem Ligninsulfonat. Zielprodukt ist ein Kernelement für Pkw-Stoßstangen.

Das Vorhaben wird bis Ende 2026 vom Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL) über den Projektträger Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (FNR) gefördert. Weitere Informationen stehen in der FNR-Projektdatenbank auf www.fnr.de unter den Förderkennzeichen 2220NR271A, 2220NR271B und 2220NR271C zur Verfügung.
Schnelle UWG-Novelle beabsichtigt
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: May 2024

Deutschland will die EU-Richtlinie „zur Stärkung der Verbraucher für den ökologischen Wandel“ (EmpCo) rasch umsetzen. Umweltwerbung wird strenger reguliert.
Gegen den Strom
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: May 2024

23 Jahre mit Bürgerbeschwerden, Behördenauflagen und Rechtsstreitereien hat es gedauert, bis Edeka Stroetmann ein E-Center am Binnenhafen von Münster in Westfalen eröffnen konnte. Doch das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Mathias Himberg
„Führung geht nicht nebenbei“
Authors: Wittenhagen Julia
Published: May 2024

Macht es in einem stark wachsenden Handelsunternehmen Sinn, sich intensiv mit dem Thema Führung auseinanderzusetzen? Unbedingt, glaubt Stefan Sander, HR-Geschäftsleiter bei Rossmann. Der Drogeriefilialist hat keinen Aufwand gescheut, um ein maßgeschneidertes Leaders Lab zu entwickeln.
Bestehen im Wettbewerb
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: May 2024

Gegenüber der Produktion in der Schweiz lockt das Ausland mit niedrigeren Kosten. Doch oft geht die Rechnung nicht auf.
Cremo verordnet sich Runderneuerung
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: May 2024

Mit einer Milchmenge von rund 300 Mio. kg ist die Cremo AG der zweitgrößte Verarbeiter der Schweiz. Seit Jahren schreibt das Unternehmen aber rote Zahlen.
Mehr Marketing für Schweizer Käse
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: May 2024

Die anhaltende Inflation und ein starker Franken hat den Absatz von Schweizer Käse im Ausland merklich gebremst. Die Switzerland Cheese Marketing will gegensteuern.
Camille Bloch steigert Absatz in Deutschland
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: May 2024

Im Ausland hat der Schokoladehersteller Camille Bloch im vergangenen Jahr leicht an Menge verloren. Zu Wachstum kam es dagegen in Deutschland.
Wander gibt Vertrieb in neue Hände
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: May 2024

Nach der Gründung einer eigenen Tochtergesellschaft in Deutschland organisiert die Wander AG nun auch die Field Sales Force für diesen Markt neu.
Food-Pläne von Galeria drohen zu scheitern
Authors: Mende Jan , Schulz Hans-Jürgen , Tewes Werner
Published: May 2024

Galeria will das Lebensmittelgeschäft mit einer neuen strategischen Partnerschaft beleben. Führende Discounter und Supermärkte winken jedoch ab.
Strenge Sonntagsruhe erodiert
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: May 2024

Nachdem Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sonntagsöffnungen von Smartstores per Gesetz zulässt, prüft eine ganze Reihe von weiteren Bundesländer Änderungen der Verwaltungspraxis oder der rigiden Ladenschlussgesetze.
Amazon nimmt Logistikzentrum ans Netz
Authors: Bökamp Lena , Giuri Maurizio
Published: May 2024

Amazon baut das Logistiknetz in Deutschland weiter aus: Im Norden von Erfurt nimmt der Onlinehändler ein großes Logistikzentrum zur Lagerung und Kommissionierung von Ware in Betrieb. Es ist laut Amazon eines der größten hierzulande.
Heineken ordnet Logistikstruktur neu
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: May 2024

Der Brauereikonzern Heineken optimiert die Belieferung des deutschen Marktes mit seinen Bieren. Dabei passt der Hersteller sowohl die Produktionsstrukturen als auch das Lagernetzwerk an – und will den Handel dadurch zuverlässiger, kostengünstiger und klimafreundlicher versorgen.
Sommergerste bekommt mehr Fläche
Authors: Hofnagel Dagmar
Published: May 2024

Winsen/Aller. Das Areal könnte in diesem Jahr größer ausfallen. Allerdings sind die Arbeiten aufgrund der hohen Niederschläge in vielen Regionen verzögert.
Das 2040-Agrar-Klimaziel
Authors: Schenuit Felix
Published: May 2024

Die Europawahl steht bevor und die Klimaziele betreffen auch den Agrarsektor. Der im Februar verabschiedete Plan der Europäischen Kommission, die EU bis 2040 CO₂-neutral zu machen, steckt voller Tücken. Die Schnittstellen zur Agrar- und Ernährungspolitik drängen auf die Tagesordnungen in Berlins Regierungs- und Lobbyorganisationen.
Recycling wanted!
Authors: Sliz Selinda
Published: May 2024

Die Photovoltaik trägt jetzt schon einen großen Beitrag zur Energieerzeugung bei und dieser wird kontinuierlich wachsen, denn Solarenergie gilt als nachhaltige Alternative zu Öl und Gas. Jedoch bringen die Photovoltaikmodule auch einige Umweltprobleme mit sich. Die Aufbereitung des enthaltenen Siliziums kostet viel Energie, Dünnschichtmodule stoßen bei der Produktion klimaschädliches Stickstoff-Fluorid aus, das Recycling wurde noch nicht wirklich hochgefahren. Auch die Effizienz der Solarmodule hat noch Luft nach oben.
Lokale Lösungen für ein globales Problem
Authors: Tickner Martyn
Published: May 2024

Ein Jahrhundert ist vergangen, seitdem Bakelit, der erste vollsynthetische Kunststoff, patentiert wurde. In dieser Zeit hat sich Kunststoff zu einem Material entwickelt, das im modernen Leben unverzichtbar ist. So wird es unter anderem für Lebensmittelverpackungen, medizinische Geräte, Kleidung und Smartphones verwendet. Ein großer Teil der Abfälle wird jedoch unsachgemäß behandelt und nicht wiederverwertet. Heute gelangen jährlich über 460 Millionen Tonnen Kunststoff auf den Weltmarkt [1]. Dieser Anstieg stellt eine große Herausforderung für die Umwelt dar: 70 Prozent der entstehenden Abfälle werden nicht gesammelt, gelangen in die Umwelt, landen auf Mülldeponien oder werden offen verbrannt. Ungesammelter Plastikmüll stellt eine erhebliche Bedrohung für die Umwelt und die Gesundheit dar. Es ist dringend notwendig, dass Entscheidungsträger dieses endemische Problem eher früher als später angehen. Dabei müssen jedoch die nationalen Strategien auf die Ressourcen und Abfallbewirtschaftungssysteme der einzelnen Länder zugeschnitten sein.
Gefahr im Verzug
Authors: Stier Frank
Published: May 2024

Jahrelanges Missmanagement hat Sofias Abfallverwertungszentrum funktionsuntüchtig gemacht, sagt ihr neuer Direktor. In wenigen Jahren drohe der bulgarischen Hauptstadt eine Müllkrise. Um sie zu verhindern, will er das Werk optimieren.
Kohleausstieg bedroht Gipsversorgung
Authors: Hugo Pascal
Published: May 2024

Wenn im Jahr 2038 – wie nach dem 2020 beschlossenen Kohleausstiegsgesetz geplant – das letzte deutsche Kohlekraftwerk endgültig von Netz geht, endet nicht nur eine Ära für die Energiegewinnung aus fossilen Brennstoffen. Der Ausstieg bedeutet auch das Ende der Produktion von so genanntem REA-Gips aus der Rauchgas-Entschwefelung der Kraftwerksabgase. Für die Baustoffindustrie versiegt damit faktisch die wichtigste Quelle der Rohstoffversorgung für die Gipsproduktion. Auch Recyclingmengen werden die Lücke bei Weitem nicht schließen können.
FFO: Forest Fire Ontology and Reasoning System for Enhanced Alert and Management Services
Authors: Das Shibani , Srivastava Abhishek
Published: May 2024

Forest fires or wildfires pose a serious threat to property, lives, and the environment. Early detection and mitigation of such emergencies, therefore, play an important role in reducing the severity of the impact caused by wildfire. Unfortunately, there is often an improper or delayed mechanism for forest fire detection which leads to destruction and losses. These anomalies in detection can be due to defects in sensors or a lack of proper information interoperability among the sensors deployed in forests. This paper presents a lightweight ontological framework to address these challenges. Interoperability issues are caused due to heterogeneity in technologies used and heterogeneous data created by different sensors. Therefore, through the proposed Forest Fire Detection and Management Ontology (FFO), we introduce a standardized model to share and reuse knowledge and data across different sensors. The proposed ontology is validated using semantic reasoning and query processing. The reasoning and querying processes are performed on real-time data gathered from experiments conducted in a forest and stored as RDF triples based on the design of the ontology. The outcomes of queries and inferences from reasoning demonstrate that FFO is feasible for the early detection of wildfire and facilitates efficient process management subsequent to detection.
The Need of Trustworthy Announcements to Achieve Driving Comfort
Authors: Shahariar Rezvi , Phillips Chris
Published: May 2024

An Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is more demanding nowadays and it can be achieved through deploying Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs). Vehicles and Roadside Units (RSUs) exchange traffic events. Malicious drivers generate false events. Thus, they need to be identified to maintain trustworthy communication. When an authorised user acts maliciously, the security scheme typically fails. However, a trust model can isolate false messages. In this paper, the significance of trustworthy announcements for VANETs is analysed. To this end, a series of experiments is conducted in Veins to illustrate how the trustworthiness of announcements affects travel time. A traffic scenario is created where vehicles detour to an alternate route with an announcement from the leading vehicle. Both true and false announcements are considered. Results confirm that false announcements and refraining from announcements increase travel time. However, the travel time is reduced with trustworthy announcements. From this analysis, it can be concluded that trustworthy announcements facilitate driver comfort.
Sepedi Language Speakers’ Perceptions and Experiences of South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act, with Specific Reference to the Banking Industry
Authors: Makuwa Khutso , Collins Gary
Published: May 2024

The 2008 Consumer Protection Act (CPA) mandates clear communication in business interactions, emphasising plain language tailored to the target audience. This study explores how Sepedi-speaking customers in the banking sector perceive the CPA’s effectiveness, particularly in regard to language rights as mandated in Section 22 of the Act. Through semi-structured interviews with nine participants, three key themes emerged. Firstly, using Sepedi facilitated comfortable communication and informed financial decisions. Participants reported feeling more empowered to make sound choices when information was presented in their preferred language. Secondly, the need for easily understandable documentation was crucial, particularly for those who struggle with legal jargon. Complex language can hinder consumer understanding and disadvantage those with limited knowledge and low levels of literacy. Finally, the study highlights the importance of consumer rights awareness and fair treatment from service providers. Regardless of their language proficiency or knowledge level, all consumers deserve honest and transparent interactions. These findings underscore the crucial role of clear language in empowering consumers and fostering fair market practices.
Nanotechnology's potential in advancing renewable energy solutions
Authors: Peter Simpa  , Nko Okina Solomon  , Olubunmi Adeolu Adenekan  , Scholar Chinenye Obasi
Published: May 2024

Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising frontier in the quest for sustainable energy solutions, offering transformative opportunities to address pressing challenges in renewable energy generation, storage, and conversion. This review explores the potential of nanotechnology in advancing renewable energy solutions, encompassing a wide range of applications spanning solar energy, wind energy, energy storage, and fuel cells. By leveraging the unique properties of nanomaterials, such as high surface area-to-volume ratio, tunable optical and electronic properties, and enhanced catalytic activity, researchers and engineers can develop innovative materials and devices with unprecedented performance and efficiency. Nanotechnology-enabled advancements in solar photovoltaics include the development of next-generation solar cells incorporating nanostructured materials, such as quantum dots, nanowires, and perovskite-based solar cells, to enhance light absorption, charge transport, and overall power conversion efficiency. In the realm of energy storage, nanomaterials hold promise for improving the performance and longevity of batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices through enhanced electrode materials, electrolytes, and nanostructured architectures. Furthermore, nanotechnology-driven innovations in wind energy, such as lightweight and durable nanocomposite materials for turbine blades, and advancements in fuel cell technologies, including catalyst nanoparticles for efficient hydrogen production and conversion, exemplify the diverse applications and transformative potential of nanotechnology in renewable energy. Through a comprehensive analysis of recent research and development efforts, this abstract underscores the critical role of nanotechnology in accelerating the transition to a sustainable and renewable energy future.
Keywords: Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Storage, Nanomaterials.
My Body Under Capitalism
Authors: Hedley Jenny
Published: May 2024

This creative-critical personal essay unpacks the structural mechanisms and invisible biases that allow gendered violence and the whore stigma to flourish. I embody my role as unsympathetic victim-survivor of sexual assault, refusing to conform to societal pressures around virtue and propriety. Resisting the temptation to point the finger at any one perpetrator, I explore the co-option of women’s bodies and my demons with a subversive literary arsenal, using humor, volatility and disruption as weapons. This essay-in-fragments explores consent culture, objectification and the commodification of my body as I engage in transactional sex and sex for pleasure, with an aim to subvert expectations around sex workers, who are often accused of “asking for” rape.
Océans
Authors: Jacques Guy , Tréguer Paul , Mercier Herlé
Published: May 2024

Depuis l’expédition du HMS Challenger (1872-1876), notre vision de l’océan a totalement changé. L’Homme réalise qu’il joue un rôle clé dans la régulation du climat et de la biodiversité et qu’il est également, grâce à ses ressources biologiques et minières, un pourvoyeur de services pour l’humanité.Océans s’appuie sur les données issues des nouveaux outils océanographiques et satellitaires, acquises lors de programmes internationaux interdisciplinaires. Il décrit les processus qui contrôlent le fonctionnement de l’océan aux différentes échelles spatiales et temporelles.Après avoir considéré l’évolution des concepts en océanographie physique, chimique et biologique, cet ouvrage profile l’avenir d’un océan plus chaud, acidifié et moins oxygéné. Il montre comment une vision de l’océan à différentes échelles modifie sa compréhension. Enfin, il présente les défis auxquels est confronté l’océan en matière d’exploitation des ressources biologiques et minières dans le cadre d’un développement durable, et de régulation du changement climatique.
Évaluation économique de la biodiversité et des services écosystémiques
Authors: BINDER Seth
Published: May 2024

Ce chapitre vise à clarifier ce qu'est l’évaluation économique et à fournir une brève introduction aux méthodes d’évaluation, en soulignant leurs applications et leurs limites. La biodiversité et de nombreux services écosystémiques sont des exemples de biens publics : tout le monde dans une zone géographique peut profiter de leurs avantages, et le fait que quelqu'un en profite ne réduit pas la capacité des autres à en profiter.
Biodiversité et stabilité des écosystèmes : analyses observationnelles
Authors: HAUTIER Yann , VAN DER PLAS Fons
Published: May 2024

Comprendre si la biodiversité préserve le fonctionnement des écosystèmes contre les fluctuations environnementales dans les écosystèmes naturels à des échelles spatiales plus grandes est devenu un défi majeur pour l'écologie moderne. Les communautés naturelles peuvent différer des communautés expérimentales de manière importante. Néanmoins, conformément à la théorie et aux résultats expérimentaux, la biodiversité de plusieurs niveaux trophiques est généralement associée à une grande stabilité de la production de biomasse.
Solution domotique pour SecureWSN
Authors: SCHMITT Corinna , WEBER Marvin
Published: May 2024

Ce chapitre présente un résumé des préoccupations, des demandes et de la situation actuelle des utilisateurs de maisons intelligentes. Ces éléments sont examinés et catégorisés afin de définir les exigences de conception pour SecureWSN, qui vise à établir un prototype de système cyber-physique. Ainsi, SecureWSN est présenté en détail en mettant l'accent sur deux aspects principaux : (a) l'intégration sécurisée de deux acteurs utilisant des normes de communication différentes, et (b) la gestion de leur configuration en prenant en compte les préoccupations des résidents concernant la confidentialité. La solution proposée, appelée HAIFA, devrait être intégrée à l’infrastructure existante de SecureWSN, où l'automatisation du système est configurée à l'aide d'un système basé sur des règles. Dans ce système, certaines conditions liées aux valeurs des capteurs doivent être satisfaites pour exécuter les actions souhaitées sur les actionneurs connectés.
Un socio-écosystème menacé : les vergers de châtaigniers dans les Apennins bolognais
Authors: PEZZI Giovanna , FERRETTI Fabrizio , MALTONI Alberto , KREBS Patrik , CONEDERA Marco , MARESI Giorgio
Published: May 2024

Les vergers de châtaigniers des Apennins bolognais sont des socio-écosystèmes traditionnels menacés. L’écologie historique de ces paysages peut aider à leur conservation, en particulier pour les plus anciens d’entre eux qui présentent aussi la plus grande valeur patrimoniale, écologique et culturelles. Un exemple de revitalisation de la filière est présenté.
L’histoire récente des changements végétaux dans l’Arctique
Authors: BECKER-SCARPITTA Antoine , PARISY Bastien , ROSLIN Tomas
Published: May 2024

Les données historiques sont mobilisées pour analyser les tendances dynamiques récemment observées dans le biome arctique de la toundra. L’accent est mis sur les cinq dernières décennies à partir des archives disponibles pour documenter les changements de composition, de structure, de productivité, de phénologie et de diversité de la végétation. Les changements objectivés sont très variables et contexte-dépendants.
Lacunes et failles dans la cartographie de l’occupation du sol pour l’écologie historique
Authors: DI PIETRO Francesca , COLY Roger , CHAUDRON Clémence , LETURCQ Samuel
Published: May 2024

Les cartes d’occupation et des usages du sol dessinées à différentes époques sont une source essentielle en écologie historique, pour reconstituer des changements temporels. Pour les périodes plus récentes, la télédétection apporte de nouvelles images, plus précises. L’utilisation de ces différentes sources nécessite cependant quelques précautions lorsqu’il s’agit de réaliser des analyses spatiales.
Archives du sol : de l’histoire du paysage pédologique aux écosystèmes actuels
Authors: BRASSEUR Boris , ERTLEN Damien , ROBIN Vincent
Published: May 2024

Les archives du sol sont des enregistrements locaux mais continus de l’histoire d’un site. Elles incluent des éléments biologiques, physico-chimique et anthropiques. Leur interprétation est délicate mais cruciale en écologie historique, car elles permettent de révéler les différentes facettes d’une longue histoire environnementale qui impacte toujours les écosystèmes actuels, même si elles tendent à s’effacer progressivement.
Biocontrôle des phytopathogènes via la stratégie de quorum quenching
Authors: FAURE Denis , LATOUR Xavier
Published: May 2024

Chez diverses bactéries pathogènes, la signalisation quorum-sensing contrôle l'expression de facteurs de virulence. Le principe de quorum-quenching repose sur l'identification et l'utilisation d'agents chimiques et biologiques perturbant la communication quorum-sensing de ces pathogènes. Ce chapitre présente la stratégie de quorum-quenching développée pour protéger les plantes à l'aide d'agents de biocontrôle, et discute des avantages et contraintes de cette approche.
Les émissions
Authors: MENUT Laurent
Published: May 2024

Ce chapitre décrit toutes les émissions de polluants atmosphériques. Elles sont très variables en temps et en espace, en fonction de leur origine. Les émissions sont quasiment impossibles à mesurer : on mesure une concentration dans l’air, qui a déjà subi de la chimie, du transport, du dépôt. Il faut donc les estimer à partir d’autres informations.
Invited Perspectives: Integrating hydrologic information into the next generation of landslide early warning systems
Authors: Mirus Benjamin B. , Bogaard Thom A. , Greco Roberto , Stähli Manfred
Published: May 2024

Abstract. Although rainfall-triggered landslides are initiated by subsurface hydro-mechanical processes related to the loading, weakening, and eventual failure of slope materials, most landslide early warning systems (LEWS) have relied solely on rainfall event information. In previous decades, several studies demonstrated the value of integrating proxies for subsurface hydrologic information to improve rainfall-based forecasting of shallow landslides. More recently, broader access to commercial sensors and telemetry for real-time data transmission has invigorated new research into hydrometeorological thresholds for LEWS. Given the increasing number of studies across the globe using hydrologic monitoring, mathematical modeling, or both in combination, it is now possible to make some insights into the advantages versus limitations of this approach. The extensive progress demonstrates the value of in situ hydrologic information for reducing both failed and false alarms, through the ability to characterize infiltration during, as well as the drainage and drying processes between major storm events. There are also some areas for caution surrounding the long-term sustainability of subsurface monitoring in landslide-prone terrain, as well as unresolved questions in hillslope hydrologic modeling, which relies heavily on the assumptions of diffuse flow and vertical infiltration but often ignores preferential flow and lateral drainage. Here, we share a collective perspective based on our previous collaborative work across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia to discuss these challenges and provide some guidelines for integrating knowledge of hydrology and climate into the next generation of LEWS. We propose that the greatest opportunity for improvement is through a measure-and-model approach to develop an understanding of landslide hydro-climatology that accounts for local controls on subsurface storage dynamics. Additionally, new efforts focused on the subsurface hydrology are complementary to existing rainfall-based methods, so leveraging these with near-term precipitation forecasts is also a priority for increasing lead times.
"Emotional Truth"
Authors: Samantha Podnar
Published: May 2024

People of color speaking on their experiences are frequently discredited and disbelieved. A long theological, philosophical, scientific, and legal tradition has invalidated testimony from people of color and constructed a rigid and ultimately reductive definition of “truth”; moreover, racialization and oppression are lived experiences that are extremely difficult to articulate, often involving interactions in which racism is not explicitly apparent to non-marginalized people. The insidious nature of racism has forced non-white philosophers, writers, and artists to be creative in crafting tools to express the “emotional truth” of the experience of marginalization. White listeners must approach these works with humility and openness, employing a “hermeneutic of charity” and exercising empathy. This framework enables the questioning and reimagining of white supremacist notions of truth, aiming to center marginalized individuals’ experiences and include the “emotional truth” as a legitimate element of credible testimony.
FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA (SOUTH KOREA)
Authors: Zhambayev Yeran Sagynkhanovich , Saulen Nurzhan , Sagadiev Azamat Nurlanovich
Published: May 2024

The subject of the study is the peculiarities of the formation and development of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), taking into account historical patterns and the current political and legal situation in the state, which was established in 1988, together with a large-scale revision of the Constitution and the creation of the Sixth Republic. In order to obtain reliable research results, in addition to general scientific and special ones, the authors also used a number of specific legal methods (formal-legal, systemic-structural and comparative-legal), which allowed to reveal the constitutional-legal nature and content of the activities of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea. The novelty of the research lies in the subject characteristic of one of the elements of South Korean constitutionalism – the formation and development of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea. The most important aspects of the official constitutional and legal doctrine of the Republic of Korea have been studied. The effectiveness of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea, which implements the function of constitutional and legal protection, is assessed from the perspective of the development of legal regulation and the activities of the most important subjects of constitutional control (the Constitutional Court and others). The article notes that the system of subjects of constitutional and legal protection in the Republic of Korea includes many state and non-state bodies and organizations, the main place among which belongs to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea. At the same time, as characteristics of the Korean legal system, the authors analyze the application of judicial precedent in the practice of the Constitutional Court, consider various points of view on this issue. The authors of the article made a number of conclusions about the high level of constitutional and legal development in general of the Republic of Korea, and its Constitutional Court in particular. It is noted that the Constitutional Court of Korea constantly and consistently refers to its own decisions, researchers also highlight the effectiveness of the institution of the Constitutional Court, emphasize the well-known fact about the progressiveness and high development of the state of South Korea, with its exceptional national constitutional identity and legal traditions, which is certainly achieved with the active practical activity of the Constitutional Court, in the implementation of constitutional control.
Privatização da avaliação do PNE (2014-2024): Itaú Social e a Meta 19
Authors: Auer Franceila , Negreiros Heitor Lopes , Santos Wagner dos , Araújo Vania Carvalho de
Published: May 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo problematizar a utilização do Referencial da Qualidade da Gestão da Educação na Rede Municipal do Itaú Social como instrumento de avaliação da Meta 19 do Plano Nacional de Educação. Caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo documental e utiliza o software Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires (Iramuteq) como instrumento de auxílio das análises. Com base no pensamento de Hannah Arendt discute a relação entre o público e o privado, além das concepções de Antoni Verger sobre a privatização. Dialoga, também, com John Friedmann no que diz respeito ao ciclo de políticas. Os resultados indicam que o Referencial do Itaú Social atende à parte das Estratégias da Meta 19 do Plano, sobretudo ao considerar o indicador auxiliar de monitoramento do Observatório do Plano Nacional de Educação. Todavia, a implicação da utilização do Referencial para a avaliação do Plano Nacional de Educação, em específico da Meta 19, indica que os interesses privados buscam ganhar visibilidade “pública” por meio da adoção desse documento pelas Secretarias Municipais de Educação.
LA INSPECCIÓN EDUCATIVA: FUNCIONES Y CONTRIBUCIÓN AL SISTEMA EDUCATIVO EN SU 175 ANIVERSARIO.
Authors: Marrodán Gironés Jesús A.
Published: May 2024

Con motivo de la conmemoración del 175 aniversario (1849) de la creación de la inspección educativa en España, el artículo pretende reivindicar el rol de la inspección educativa y su legado colectivo e individual, reflexionar acerca de las funciones propias de la inspección educativa, identificar los factores que las obstaculizan y plantear propuestas que posibiliten un desempeño profesional adecuado que de significado a su rol en el sistema educativo y sea coherente con su origen y trayectoria.
A partir de constatar lo establecido en la normativa acerca de las funciones de la inspección durante este periodo histórico que va más allá de su rol fiscalizador, se menciona la relevancia y pluralidad de las aportaciones efectuadas por quienes la han ejercido en distintas épocas y han sido referentes en diferentes ámbitos de la educación (legislación, organización escolar, pedagogía, etc.) y cuya labor en muchos casos permanece en la memoria colectiva y trasciende lo educativo. Por último, se analizan algunos factores que limitan la realización de las funciones asignadas a la inspección impidiendo su desempeño adecuado y pleno lo que revierte en continuar proyectando una imagen distorsionada de la inspección educativa y el desdibujamiento de la profesión. Frente a estos factores distorsionadores se plantean también propuestas para reducir su impacto negativo como son los cambios legislativos, y organizativos, la dotación de recursos y la imprescindible independencia técnica.