bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Os desafios da fundamentação metafísica cartesiana da ciência
Authors: Biasoli Luis Fernando
Published: October 2023

A epistemologia cartesiana se insere num ousado projeto de superar as teorias do conhecimento antigo-medievais. As Medições Metafísicas, obra de Descartes, escrita em 1641, é o principal marco teórico da radical e inovadora ruptura filosófica empreendida neste período que tem grandes reflexos nos séculos seguintes. Quais os principais desafios teóricos enfrentados pelo cartesianismo, para solidificar e consolidar a Modernidade filosófica em bases científicas, por meio dos critérios da clareza e da distinção? Essa questão guia o presente artigo que, por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica, seguindo o método de análise crítico-investigativo, via releituras e interpretações de renomados comentaristas busca pôr em evidência os principais pontos para a fundamentação metafísica cartesiana da ciência. Os textos cartesianos concernentes à temática em tela de juízo crítico são escrutinados e revistos, buscando-se salientar seu ineditismo na história da filosofia Ocidental ao contrapô-los com as teorias da epistemologia e da teologia herdadas da tradição. O ideal de ciência cartesiano funda-se na indubitabilidade como critério último de certeza e supera as formas de ceticismo anteriores da história com impactos em todos os campos do saber humano. Conclui-se, cientes dos limites da presente investigação, que o pensamento cartesiano centra-se na primazia do pensamento e das ideias sobre os dados de origem sensível, para fundamentar sua visão de mundo e sua justificação da verdade, tendo, ainda, o conhecimento certo e verdadeiro da ideia de Deus como sustentáculo epistemológico das verdades, contudo, não mais o Deus da metafísica antigo-medieval.
A quantidade pura, o ser que suprassume em unidade, pluralidade e continuidade: a luta contra a ameaça do estranhamento
Authors: Feiler Adilson
Published: October 2023

A categoria de Quantidade, em Hegel, é desenvolvida de tal modo a auxiliar na caracterização daquilo que se compreende por ser. Para além da liquidez, fechamento e inflexibilidade, típica de uma compreensão limitada a uma exclusividade unívoca e finalista, o ser se apresenta mediante novos desdobramentos, que lhe confere abertura. A flexibilidade, que assim caracteriza o ser, tem, na quebra da rigidez da univocidade, na interrupção do exclusivismo imediatista e no impedimento da descontinuidade finalista, o estatuto de ser para si suprassumido como Quantidade. Como uni, pluri e contínua, é uma grandeza que descreve os unos para além de uma mera representação superficial. Em que medida é possível conceber o ser, pelo ultrapassamento da mera faculdade de compreensão de substância no entendimento, como Quantidade una, plural e contínua?
Contribuições de Cioran ao pensamento antidogmático
Authors: Prates Rui
Published: October 2023

A obra do filósofo romeno Emil Cioran oferece importantes desafios aos seus investigadores, graças, entre outras coisas, ao seu modelo assistemático de expressão e sua recusa em definir horizontes teóricos claros. Este fato contribui para a dificuldade de associá-lo seguramente a uma tradição de pensamento. O presente artigo pretende fomentar a discussão de como, mesmo com significativas interdições, Cioran contribuiu para o pensamento antidogmático. Para alcançar esse objetivo exordial, o trabalho propõe-se a (a) investigar as mudanças sofridas pelo filósofo entre as obras de juventude e maturidade; (b) apresentar paulatinamente as características antidogmáticas do pensamento cioraniano; além de (c) identificar as idiossincrasias deste suposto antidogmatismo. A hipótese que subjaz à perscrutação é a de que Cioran teria, através de seu peculiar antidogmatismo, aperfeiçoado um “método” que lhe permitia discutir filosoficamente, ainda que persistindo na “tarefa” assumida de nada propor. A partir deste escopo, considera-se possível esclarecer suficientemente pontos obscuros ou ainda não recepcionados daquela obra.
O ser que acontece em Luigi Pareyson
Authors: Uribe Iris
Published: October 2023

O nexo decisivo da teoria da arte em Luigi Pareyson consiste em uma metafísica da criação artística. No texto que propomos aqui, o cerne da questão é o ser que acontece - Acontecer - não significa para Pareyson o Ereignis heideggeriano, mas o acontecer na arte e na pessoa. É na arte, que pode ser entendida a teoria da formatividade onde todo operar humano é uma feitura de formas reunidas na noção de obra-forma. Os aspectos da operatividade humana têm um caráter essencial de formatividade, concretizando-se em um acontecer que resulta em obras. Mas, só fazendo-se forma é que a obra acontece em sua irrepetível realidade; separada de seu autor e adquirindo vida própria, na sua indivisível unidade, abrindo-se à exigência e ao reconhecimento de seu valor singular e irrepetível. Formatividade é produção artística, feitura-invenção-acontecimento até a sua recepção pública. A experiência estética e a experiência concreta caminham de mãos dadas. O artista, ao criar, inventa leis e ritmos totalmente novos, por meio de uma livre escolha sugerida, tanto pela tradição cultural quanto pelo mundo físico, um acontecer cuja decodificação ocorre pela perseverança e dedicação do artista. Infere-se, pois, que o cerne da formatividade é a recorrência direta à experiência. É nesse sentido que ao longo do texto se evidenciará a visão receptiva, inventiva e produtiva, simultaneamente; o acontecer segue a inteireza própria da formação da obra de arte e da ideia de Obra-forma; a feitura-criação da arte e sua inseparabilidade.
A framework for safe decision making: A convex duality approach
Authors: Bernasconi Martino , Cacciamani Federico , Castiglioni Matteo
Published: October 2023

We study the problem of online interaction in general decision making problems, where the objective is not only to find optimal strategies, but also to satisfy certain safety guarantees, expressed in terms of costs accrued. In particular, we focus on the online learning problem in which an agent has to find the optimal solution of a linear objective. Moreover, the agent has to satisfy a linear safety constraint at each round. We propose a theoretical framework to address such problems and present BAN-SOLO, a UCB-like algorithm that, in an online interaction with an unknown environment, attains sublinear regret of order O ( T ) and satisfies a safety constraint with high probability at each iteration. BAN-SOLO provides a general framework that can be applied to any setting in which estimators of the objective and the cost function are available. At its core, it relies on tools from convex duality to manage environment exploration while satisfying the safety constraint imposed by the problem. To show the applicability of our framework, we provide two game theoretical applications: normal-form games and sequential decision-making problems.
Inference and optimal design of accelerated life test using the geometric process for power rayleigh distribution under time-censored data
Authors: Migdadi Hatim Solayman , Al-Olaimat Nesreen M.
Published: October 2023

In this paper, a new extension of the standard Rayleigh distribution called the Power Rayleigh distribution (PRD) is investigated for the accelerated life test (ALT) using the geometric process (GP) under Type-I censored data. Point estimates of the formulated model parameters are obtained via the likelihood estimation approach. In addition, interval estimates are obtained based on the asymptotic normality of the derived estimators. To evaluate the performance of the obtained estimates, a simulation study of 4, 5 and 6 levels of stress is conducted for ALT in different combinations of sample sizes and censored times. Simulation results indicated that point estimates are very close to their initial true values, have small relative errors, are robust and are efficient for estimating the model parameters. Similarly, the interval estimates have small lengths and their coverage probabilities are almost converging to their 95% nominated significance level. The estimation procedure is also improved by the approach of finding optimum values of the acceleration factor to have optimum values for the reliability function at the specified design stress level. This work confirms that PRD has the superiority to model the lifetimes in ALT using GP under any censoring scheme and can be effectively used in reliability and survival analysis.
Functional dependency-based group decision-making with incomplete information under social media influence: An application to automobile
Authors: Bisht Garima , Pal A.K.
Published: October 2023

In today’s complex decision-making environment, accounting for attribute interdependencies and expert relationships is crucial. Traditional models often assume attribute independence and overlook the significant impact of expert relationships on decision outcomes. Also, amidst the dynamic and ever-changing decision-making landscape, the effect of news and real-time updates on alternative rankings is significant. In complex decision-making environments, information is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with the latest developments is paramount. To overcome these limitations, this study aims to develop a novel model that effectively captures attribute dependencies and incorporates the influence of social media on alternative ordering. To establish the model, the Decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method and regression analysis are integrated to capture attribute dependencies. Furthermore, social network analysis (SNA) is employed to develop a trust propagation model for determining experts’ weights. Additionally, we present a two-stage multi-skilled and high potential multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework, where the base-criterion method (BCM) is adopted to evaluate attribute weights and the well-known traditional Vlekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje (VIKOR) method is redefined using Heronian mean (HM) operator to capture the relationships between arguments. Despite uncertainties, the proposed fuzzy-BCM-VIKOR-Heronian (F-BCM-VIKOR-H) approach enhances flexibility by addressing inconsistent data in complex decision-making problems. Similarly, certain news or future updates about any alternative or attribute can significantly affect the ranking. Acknowledging the significance of timely information, the proposed approach actively considers the effect of such news through the formation of an updated matrix. By factoring in the latest developments, we ensure that the proposed decision-making model remains relevant and adaptable, capturing the most current insights into alternative performance. To demonstrate the model’s effectiveness, we apply the proposed approach to a numerical illustration in the electronics industry, specifically for ranking cars. Sensitivity analysis evaluates the model’s stability, and comparing the results with existing approaches showcases its advantage and superiority.
Picture hesitant fuzzy grey compromise relational bidirectional projection method with application in multi-attribute recommendation
Authors: Jiang Wenchao , Yang Xiaolei , Zang Yuqi , Yuan Xumei , Liu Rui
Published: October 2023

In view of the technical defects of the existing grey relational projection method, a new grey compromise relational bidirectional projection method is proposed. By incorporating the information expression advantage of picture hesitant fuzzy number, the distance formula of picture hesitant fuzzy statistics is constructed based on the centralized trend measurement and discrete trend measurement in descriptive statistics. On this basis, a multi-attribute recommendation method of picture hesitant fuzzy grey compromise relational bidirectional projection is proposed by combining compromise idea and bidirectional projection technology. The validity and advantage of this method are verified by numerical analysis, which also suggested the rationality of the picture hesitant fuzzy statistical distance and the grey compromise relational bidirectional projection method.
Framework for service quality evaluation of international logistics enterprises from the perspective of cross-border e-commerce supply chain under spherical fuzzy sets
Authors: Sun Xiujing
Published: October 2023

With the rapid development and application of internet technology, cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) has begun to popularize globally and play an important role in China’s foreign trade. The Chinese government has successively introduced multiple policies and regulations to strongly support its rapid development. Compared to the booming trend of CBEC, the development of its supply chain is slightly lacking in momentum, which has formed a certain obstacle to the overall development of CBEC. The supply chain is the foundation of successful CBEC transactions, and the foundation of the supply chain is logistics. The primary task to improve the backwardness of supply chain development is to solve logistics problems. Therefore, while enjoying the dividends brought by the rapid development of CBEC, international logistics enterprises should continuously improve their logistics service capabilities, effectively evaluate their service quality, and then identify problems based on the evaluation results, analyze and improve them. The service quality evaluation of international logistics enterprises from the perspective of CBEC supply chain is a classical multiple attribute group decision making (MAGDM). The Spherical fuzzy sets (SFSs) provide more free space for DMs to portray uncertain information during the service quality evaluation of international logistics enterprises from the perspective of CBEC supply chain. Therefore, this paper expands the partitioned Maclaurin symmetric mean (PPMSM) operator and IOWA operator to SFSs based on the power average (PA) technique and construct induced spherical fuzzy weighted power partitioned MSM (I-SFWPPMSM) technique. Subsequently, a novel MAGDM method is constructed based on I-SFWPPMSM technique and SFNWG technique under SFSs. Finally, a numerical example for service quality evaluation of international logistics enterprises from the perspective of CBEC supply chain is employed to verify the constructed method, and comparative analysis with some existing techniques to testy the validity and superiority of the I-SFWPPMSM technique.
Implementation of a quantum machine learning model for the categorization and analysis of COVID-19 cases
Authors: Kadry Heba , Samak Ahmed H. , Ghorashi Sara , Alhammad Sarah M. , Abukwaik Abdulwahab , Taloba Ahmed I. , Zanaty Elnomery A.
Published: October 2023

Coronavirus is a new pathogen that causes both the upper and lower respiratory systems. The global COVID-19 pandemic’s size, rate of transmission, and the number of deaths is all steadily rising. COVID-19 instances could be detected and analyzed using Computed Tomography scanning. For the identification of lung infection, chest CT imaging has the advantages of speedy detection, relatively inexpensive, and high sensitivity. Due to the obvious minimal information available and the complicated image features, COVID-19 identification is a difficult process. To address this problem, modified-Deformed Entropy (QDE) algorithm for CT image scanning is suggested. To enhance the number of training samples for effective testing and training, the suggested method utilizes QDE to generate CT images. The retrieved features are used to classify the results. Rapid innovations in quantum mechanics had prompted researchers to use Quantum Machine Learning (QML) to test strategies for improvement. Furthermore, the categorization of corona diagnosed, and non-diagnosed pictures is accomplished through Quanvolutional Neural Network (QNN). To determine the suggested techniques, the results are related with other methods. For processing the COVID-19 imagery, the study relates QNN with other existing methods. On comparing with other models, the suggested technique produced improved outcomes. Also, with created COVID-19 CT images, the suggested technique outperforms previous state-of-the-art image synthesis techniques, indicating possibilities for different machine learning techniques such as cognitive segmentation and classification. As a result of the improved model training/testing, the image classification results are more accurate.
Eigenproblems in addition-min algebra1
Authors: Li Meng , Wang Xue-ping
Published: October 2023

In order to guarantee the downloading quality requirements of users and improve the stability of data transmission in a BitTorrent-like peer-to-peer file sharing system, this article deals with eigenproblems of addition-min algebras. First, it provides a sufficient and necessary condition for a vector being an eigenvector of a given matrix, and then presents an algorithm for finding all the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a given matrix. It further proposes a sufficient and necessary condition for a vector being a constrained eigenvector of a given matrix and supplies an algorithm for computing all the constrained eigenvectors and eigenvalues of a given matrix. This article finally discusses the supereigenproblem of a given matrix and presents an algorithm for obtaining the maximum constrained supereigenvalue and depicting the feasible region of all the constrained supereigenvectors for a given matrix. It also gives some examples for illustrating the algorithms, respectively.
Risk Management Based on Private Equity Fund Investments
Authors: Wang Ning , Zhang Hongyu
Published: October 2023

Because private equity investment is characterized by non-public and non-transparent, it has many risks in its operation. The article focuses on reviewing the investment risk management of private equity funds, pointing out that phased investment and contractual investment can reduce the moral risk in investment to a certain extent. This article categorizes the common risks of private equity fund investment in China, then discusses the main risks, and puts forward corresponding preventive and management measures for these problems, which aims to further promote the benign development of the private investment industry.
The Acute Crisis of Russian Healthcare
Authors: Sokolov Yu. I.
Published: October 2023

The article discusses issues related to the main problems of the modern healthcare system in Russia, the state of health of the population and medical personnel, as well as the impact of the coronavirus on the country’s healthcare.
Possible Directions to Increase the Sustainability of Organizations Necessary for the Survival of the Population in Modern Military Conflicts
Authors: Malyshev V. P. , Vinogradov O. V.
Published: October 2023

The aim of the research is to evaluate various ways to counter precision weapons to improve the resilience of organizations needed for population survival in modern military conflicts. Research objectives: assessing the characteristics of high-precision weapons used in modern military conflicts, analyzing the possibility of using various methods of countering high-precision weapons to increase the stability of organizations necessary for population survival. Possible directions of using these methods are proposed, based on both active and passive counteraction to high-precision weapons. The materials of the article were prepared on the basis of studying open sources
Yu.I. Sokolov’s Memory
Authors: Malyshev V. P. , Bykov A. A.
Published: October 2023

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Implementation Of The Utilization Of Village Funds During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Suci Wulan , Akbar Faisal , Afnila
Published: October 2023

Village funds are budget allocations on-budget that can be used directly to support efforts to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 at the household and village levels. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the regulation of the use and utilization of village funds during the Covid-19 pandemic, the implementation of village fund usage during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Air Batu Subdistrict, and the supervision of village fund management during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results show that the utilization of village funds during the Covid-19 pandemic remains based on the provisions of Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. The use of village funds for handling Covid-19 can also be based on the Regulation of the Minister of Village Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia Number 13 of 2020 concerning the Priorities of Village Fund Utilization for the Year 2021. This regulation explicitly governs (1) National economic recovery in accordance with the authority of the village, (2) National priority programs in accordance with the authority of the village, (3) Adaptation of new village habits. The supervision of the use of village funds during the Covid-19 pandemic is carried out by the local government of the district/city (Inspectorate), sub-district head (camat), Village Consultative Body (BPD), and village communities. This is regulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 73 of 2020 concerning the Supervision of State Financial Management.
Protecting Digital Dignitas: Highlighting Legal Protection and Responsibility in Personal Data Security Crime in Indonesia's Online Marketplace World
Authors: Yunisa Dinda , Sihombing Adelina Mariani , Putri Chelsea Mutiara , Hasanah Nurul
Published: October 2023

Today the development of technology is increasingly massive and gave birth to a form of intelligence called Artificial Intelligence/AI. Economic potential and threats of personal data leakage awaiting immediate investigation. The concept of digital dignity is closely related to personal data security because in the digital era, leakage of personal data can harm users and violate their privacy rights. This paper aims to provide a juridical analysis of digital identity protection by highlighting legal protection and marketplace responsibility for cases of personal data leakage in Indonesia. The type of research used is normative legal research using statutory regulations, case studies and concept approaches. This research uses secondary data as the main data and uses literature study as a material collection technique. All materials that have been collected are then inventoried, classified, and analyzed using descriptive analysis which aims to describe the problem so that innovative solutions are obtained. There are several deficiencies in the marketplace security system and regulations governing the protection of personal data. This can be handled with marketplace supervisory agencies or supervisory parties, implementing standardized security and regulations on marketplaces specifically as well as internal and external digital identity protection regarding the several parties involved in it.
The Ulos Silalahi Woven Fabric Serves As a Significant Cultural Attribute Within The Silahisabungan District, Located In The Dairi Regency
Authors: Simbolon Noviana
Published: October 2023

The tittle of this research is Weaving Ulos Silalahi as a Cultural Attribute in Silahisabungan District, Dairi Regency. The objective of this study is to investigate the process involved in creating Ulos Silalahi Woven fabric and its utilization as a cultural symbol in traditional ceremonies within the Silahisabungan District. The present study employs ethnographic research methods. The findings indicated that the production of Ulos Silalahi Woven Fabrics commenced with the Mangunggas, which involves the bending of threads. Subsequently, the Manorha process is undertaken to string the threads into a humpalan. Finally, the Matibobok process is employed to create intricate designs on the fabric. The term "manirat" refers to the traditional process of fabric production, namely the creation of cloth and tassels. The utilization of Ulos Silalahi weaved cloth persists in contemporary times, particularly during traditional gatherings within Silalahi I Village. Ulos Silalahi, a type of woven fabric, holds significant cultural value among the Batak community, particularly among the descendants of the Silalahi clan residing in the Silahisabungan sub-district. This fabric is utilized throughout many occasions, both celebratory and mournful in nature.
The Type of Surgical Axillary Staging Following Neoadjuvant Systemic Treatment Has No Impact on Breast Cancer Patients’ Oncological Outcomes
Authors: Peterko Ana , Avirović Manuela , Valković Zujić Petra , Grebić Damir , Juranić Damir , Lovasić Franjo
Published: October 2023

Background: Although response-adjusted surgery is a highly recommended strategy following neoadjuvant systemic treatment (NAST), consensus on axillary management in cN+/ycN0 breast cancer patients is still lacking. In this setting, clinical significance of the higher false negative rate of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) procedure is unknown. The present analysis aims to evaluate the long-term safety of the SLNB in ycN0 patients.
Methods: In this study, 60 patients with the operable breast cancer, undergoing surgery after NAST in Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Croatia, from May 2016 to May 2018, were included in the analysis. Following a preliminary retrospective analysis in 2019, follow-up (FU) was extended, and all outcomes were re-evaluated in December 2022.
Results: The median FU time was 65 months and 98% of patients had complete FU data. In the ypN0 group, ALND was performed for 15 and SLNB for 20 patients. The median number of LN retrieved in ALND and SLNB was 15 and 3, respectively. The method of surgical axillary staging had no impact on oncological outcomes; Regional Recurrence Free Survival Chi-square=0.5789, P=0.4467; Distant Recurrence Free Survival Chi-square=1.3658, p=0.2425; Breast Cancer Specific Survival Chi-square=0.9755, P=0.3233.
Conclusion: Irrespective of a higher FNR following NAST, as compared to the upfront surgery setting, SLNB is a safe procedure and should be considered for all ycN0 patients, regardless of pre-treatment cN status.
БІОЛОГІЧНА ЦІННІСТЬ ТЕЛЯТИНИ, ОТРИМАНОЇ ВІД БИЧКІВ РІЗНОГО ПОРОДНОГО ПОХОДЖЕННЯ, ВИРОЩЕНИХ ЗА ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ МОЛОЧНОГО ТА М’ЯСНОГО СКОТАРСТВА
Authors: Разанова Олена Петрівна , Голубенко Тетяна Леонідівна , Берник Ірина Миколаївна , Новгородська Надія Володимирівна , Соломон Алла Миколаївна
Published: October 2023

Для споживачів хімічний склад яловичини відіграє ключову роль серед показників якості і дослідження факторів, що можуть вплинути на його компоненти, стає невід’ємною частиною в галузі. Для виробництва продуктів м’ясного харчування дітей найбільше відповідає м’ясо молодняку великої рогатої худоби, оскільки одним з основних компонентів дитячого харчування є білки тваринного походження. Виявлено, що телятина, отримана від молодняку різної породної приналежності в екологічно чистих зонах, відрізняється високою біологічною цінністю, відповідає показникам безпеки, що пред’являються до м’ясної сировини для виробництва продуктів дитячого харчування. Метою дослідження було визначити вплив породного походження молодняку великої рогатої худоби за різних технологічних умов утримання (за технологією м’ясного та молочного скотарства) на амінокислотний склад телятини. Для дослідження використовувалися зразки телятини, отриманих від телят абердин-ангуської, шаролезької та чорно-рябої порід у 6-7-місячному віці. У телятині бичків чорно-рябої породи, яких вирощували за традиційною технологією молочного скотарства, на 2,9% більше незамінних амінокислот, ніж у помісних абердин-ангусів. Телятина шаролезької породи, коли вирощували телят за технологією м’ясного скотарства, мала на 10,9% більше незамінних амінокислот. М’ясо бичків чорно-рябої породи, вирощених за технологією «корователя», мало більше на 5,7% амінокислот. Перевага за амінокислотним складом в 100 г білка телятини була на користь помісних бичків абердин-ангус х чорно-ряба. Лімітуючими амінокислотами виявилися метіонін + цистин і лише фенілаланін + тирозин у білку м’яса бичків шаролезької породи. У м’ясі піддослідних тварин вміст радіонуклідів цезію-137 і стронцію-90 було значно нижчим за допустимі рівні.
PROMOTİNG THE RESİLİENCE OF REFUGEES BY DEVELOPİNG THEİR DİGİTAL MARKETİNG SKİLLS
Authors: Temugen Esra , Demir Isma
Published: October 2023

Relevance: this study focuses on refugee adults' ability to hold on to life again by developing their resilience to cope with the difficulties they face during and after the migration process.

Aim: the main aim of the study is to determine the impact of developing refugee adults' digital marketing skills on their personal resilience levels. For this purpose, six different programs in digital marketing were offered to the participants over a period of six months. In addition, activities to increase resilience were organized for the participants.

Methods: The research was designed according to a mixed model. One-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used as a quantitative method, and the case study method was used as a qualitative research type.

Results: according to the results, developing refugee adults' digital marketing skills was effective in increasing their personal resilience levels. However, no significant difference was observed depending on variables such as gender and age. Within the scope of resilience-building activities, the participants defined the closing doors as the professions they lost in their country of origin, while they interpreted the opening doors as being engaged in different jobs and language learning in their new country.   It was also found that individuals who were able to sense opportunities at an early stage contributed to the realization of these opportunities by other people.
Do the effects of the fair value concept appliance
and corresponding deferred taxes strongly affect the company's financial
position and performance?
Authors: Perčević Hrvoje , Ercegović Marina
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to identify the impact of the effects of the fair value concept application and corresponding deferred taxes on the financial position and performance of the large Croatian companies from the real sector in the period from 2010 to 2019. The impact of the effects of the fair value concept application and corresponding deferred taxes on companies’ financial position and performance is analysed using the descriptive statistical methods and multiple linear regression. Based on the results of regression analysis, it could not be confirmed that the changes in fair value and corresponding deferred taxes have a statistically significant effect on the financial position of the large Croatian companies in the real sector. The results of regression analysis also indicated that the changes in fair value recognized in the income statement have a statistically significant effect on the financial performance of the large Croatian companies from the real sector while the corresponding deferred taxes do not have. Therefore, the results of this research suggest that by applying the concept of fair value, the management of the large Croatian companies in the real sector can significantly affect the financial performance of the company, but not the financial position of the company. Furthermore, deferred taxes associated with the effects of the fair value concept application do not significantly affect the financial position and performance of the large Croatian companies from the real sector.
COVID-19 NA CIDADE DE JOINVILLE, SC
Authors: Laurentino Sueme Cristine , Varella Yuri , Hübbe Pacheco Eduarda Isabel , Oro Popp Júlia , Gonçalves Marques Junior Ricardo , Dalmolin Salton Yanka , Hillesheim Danúbia
Published: October 2023

Introdução: A cidade de Joinville, em Santa Catarina (SC), teve o primeiro caso de COVID-19 no dia 13 de março de 2020 e o primeiro óbito no dia 30 de março de 2020. A análise dos indicadores de saúde da doença é importante para compreender o comportamento do SARS-CoV-2 em Joinville, a terceira cidade mais populosa da Região Sul do Brasil. Objetivo: Analisar os indicadores de saúde relacionados à COVID-19 na cidade de Joinville durante o ano de 2021. Métodos: Estudo ecológico realizado na cidade de Joinville, SC. Analisou-se o número de novos casos, óbitos, taxa de incidência e taxa de mortalidade segundo as variáveis sexo e faixa etária. Os dados foram obtidos do Painel COVID-19 Joinville, Painel de casos COVID-19 SC e DataSUS. Resultados: Foram registrados 75.811 novos casos e 1.573 óbitos no período, sendo março o mês com os maiores registros. Mulheres apresentaram maiores taxas de incidência da doença em todos os meses analisados, enquanto homens apresentaram maiores taxas de mortalidade. Na faixa etária entre 20 e 59, observou-se maior frequência de casos, enquanto a faixa etária acima de 60 anos registrou maior frequência de óbitos. Conclusão: Foram observadas disparidades nos indicadores da doença na cidade de Joinville, segundo sexo e faixa etária.Palavras-chaves: COVID-19; Infecções por Coronavírus; Epidemiologia; Pandemia; Indicadores de Saúde.
Route optimization opportunities in logistics
Authors: Nagy László Levente , Varga Attila Károly , Szentesi Szabolcs
Published: October 2023

The article describes the process of warehousing complementing with the definition of concepts essential for warehousing and the various areas that can be found in most warehouses. In the rest of the article, the relationship between the warehouse and production will be discussed,then the presentation of milkrun systems and the related milkrun routes will come to the fore. In the last part of this article, we will introduce how to calculate the optimal milkrun path using the Solver add-in for Microsoft Excel.
Logistics-based design of collection system for asbeston-containing roof structures
Authors: Bányai Tamás
Published: October 2023

Asbestos-containing roofing materials are an increasing hazard, which justifies their replacement by environmentally friendly roofing materials. Replacements can be carried out on an individual initiative basis, but a coordinated, systemic replacement will have a more significant impact. In order for such systemic asbestos removal to be successful from economics and logistics point of view, it is necessary to plan the associated logistics processes, as asbestos removal generates a significant transportation demand due to the large amount of waste generated. In the framework of this paper, the author presents an algorithm to plan the logistic process of centralized asbestos removal. A simple calculation method is presented to determine the cost of collection.
Reversing Control Over Digital Public Sphere Through the Hashtag #BlokirKominfo
Authors: Agustina Erry Ratna Dewi  , Muhamad Isnaini
Published: October 2023

The hashtag #BlokirKominfo promotes discussions within the public sphere, particularly on Twitter, as a digital activism movement advocating for the blocking of various digital platforms, websites, and online platforms due to their failure to register with PSE. This study examines interactions among individuals from three accounts, specifically @secgron, @teamsecret, and @renjiro_Junichi, thereby shaping a digital public sphere. These individuals contribute a wide range of viewpoints and arguments to the public arena, fostering discussions and debates that align with the principles of deliberative democracy. Through virtual ethnographic methods, this research reveals that interactions take the form of public opinions, critiques, protests, and calls for an end to arbitrary actions. These interactions encourage resistance from digital activists, internet users, and even legal advocates, all seeking the revocation of the Ministry of Communication and Information Policy Number 5 of 2020. This policy is criticized for negatively impacting the economic livelihood of freelance workers, infringing upon the freedom of expression for content creators, and the E-sports community. Ironically, Kominfo has yet to block online gambling sites that are causing public disturbances. The interactions among individuals reflect communicative actions, as netizens simultaneously employ Twitter to exchange information, share their opinions, convey ideas about internet restrictions, and coordinate protests and campaigns. Social media, as a platform for digital activism, encourages more people to participate in the #BlokirKominfo hashtag movement.
Pemanfaatan Bookcreator untuk Optimalisasi Literasi Digital Guru dalam Pengembangan Bahan Ajar
Authors: Yunianti Sukma Shinta , Arochman Taufik
Published: October 2023

The rapid development of technology 5.0 requires teachers to have competence in utilizing technology optimally. Teachers are expected to innovate in the learning process, such as developing interactive and interesting teaching materials. Apart from that, there is still a lack of effective learning resources that are ready to use and suit learners’ needs. Moreover, the use of the Merdeka Curriculum requires stakeholders and students to move as dynamically as possible. This certainly hinders the teaching and learning process. Through this activity, teachers are able to create digital teaching materials in the form of e-modules with the help of bookcreator application. The method of this activity is in the form of delivering material, training as well as mentoring, and evaluation. The results of this activity include increasing teachers' skills in creating digital teaching materials. The materials can be used as a learning resource for students. This is in line with the increasing creativity of teachers in utilizing all digital sources as needed as teaching materials
Peningkatan Produktivitas Lansia Di Panti Wreda Widhi Asih Surakarta Melalui Sekar Panik (Senam, Karya, Pangan, Hidroponik) Berbasis Active Ageing
Authors: Vadesma Iwanda , Rajagukguk Aranssa Dwiveronikca , Aprilia Nadia , Setiawan Irvan , Setyomurti Mikha Anggitama , Rahadhini Marjam Desma
Published: October 2023

Elderly people are those who have reached the age of 60 years or more who need activities to avoid experiencing dementia, the elderly have socio-psychological problems related to stress, loneliness and mental problems. So the PKM-PM team at Slamet Riyadi University, Surakarta, provided an activity to make the elderly productive through skills activities at the Widhi Asih Nursing Home, Surakarta. The methods applied in this activity include: (1) providing information related to the skills activities carried out (2) preparing the main materials and skills framework, (3) making craft skills from plastic spoons, used cardboard and flannel, (4) process final completion of skills and monitoring with the elderly. The result of the service is that seniors are able to participate in craft skills activities from start to finish with enthusiasm. Skills activities can fill the elderly's free time thereby suppressing dementia. Activities can be developed with creativity, new skills according to the abilities and desires of the elderly. This service has achieved the expected results and the sustainability of this program continues to be carried out through monitoring pattern.
PKM: Penyuluhan tentang Pelaporan Keuangan pada UMKM Dapur Aura dan UMKM Sayur Kriyur di Kecamatan Selo Kabupaten Boyolali
Authors: Putri Fiani Lindia , Mardiyanto Doni , Ismawati Kun , Atas Aji Ambyah , Giyono Giyono , Savitri Savitri , Nugroho Ignatius Novie Endi , Candrakusuma Desy Amalia , Widayani Astrid , Budiwinarto Kim
Published: October 2023

The service was carried out based on findings from the Dapur Aura UMKM and Sayur Kriyur UMKM whose bookkeeping was still in the form of cash flow report only. The aim of this activity is to develop the bookkeeping of the two MSMEs, so that they can start making general journals, compiling ledgers, including balance sheets, income statements and notes to financial reports in accordance with the provisions in SAK EMKM. The service method is carried out through simple counseling to business owners or managers and several financial employees. The result of this activity is an increase in the understanding of MSME managers in running a business, especially regarding financial management, so that they can produce their own simple financial reports, and an article in this journal.
Propaganda wizualna – media, mechanizmy i wybrane techniki wpływu
Authors: Waszkiewicz-Raviv Alicja
Published: October 2023

Celem artykułu, mieszczącego się w obrębie dziedziny komunikacji społecznej i mediów, jest analiza atrakcyjności socjotechnicznej propagandy wizualnej. We wstępie teoretycznym podjęto próbę zdefiniowania pojęcia propagandy wizualnej, opierając się na przeglądzie historycznych definicji propagandy i akcentując przekaz wizualny w ramach tej intencjonalnej perswazyjnej formy komunikacji. Następnie w ramach analiz medioznawczych wskazano współczesne statyczne i dynamiczne typy wizualnych przekazów propagandowych z podziałem na media i w perspektywie determinizmu technologicznego. W dalszej części opracowania postawiono dwa pytania badawcze: 1) jakie są podstawowe mechanizmy wpływu propagandowego na percepcję, emocje i zachowania odbiorców w odniesieniu do kanałów wizualnych; 2) jakie są mechanizmy wpływu w przypadku jednego typu medium, jakim jest plakat propagandowy? Metody badawcze wykorzystane w pracy to przegląd literatury oraz analiza zawartości plakatów propagandowych reprodukowanych w prasie internetowej. Materiałem badawczym były plakaty dotyczące agresji Rosji na Ukrainę, publikowane przez polską prasę opinii w wersji online niedługo po wybuchu wojny w lutym 2022 r. Analiza prowadzona była wedle zaplanowanego, racjonalnego schematu, zaś tematyka badania podlegała, przed przystąpieniem do analizy zawartości, naukowemu oglądowi według literatury przedmiotu oraz zaproponowanej definicji. Plakaty zostały uszeregowane według orientacji perswazyjnych wraz ze wskazaniem opisanych w części teoretycznej technik wpływu propagandy wizualnej. Uzyskane wyniki opisują cechy charakterystyczne statycznych, wizualnych przekazów propagandowych.
Relationships between Bone Mineral Density and Antidepressant Use and Physical Activity in U.S. Adults
Authors: Li Yue , Meshkat Shakila , Wu Michelle , Jung Hyejung , Tassone Vanessa K. , Lou Wendy
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a major public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Antidepressant use and physical activity have been suggested as potential modifiable factors that may affect bone mineral density (BMD). However, the relationship between these factors and BMD is not fully understood, and it is uncertain whether these relationships differ for males and females.

Methods: Using data from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we examined BMD differences in groups among 7,254 adults. Analyses were first conducted by using the Anderson-Darling normality test, T-test, and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test, and then used multivariate linear regressions to investigate its potential associations between antidepressant use and physical activity along with other factors.

Results: Excluding the underweight adults, there is significant difference in BMD between those with and without depression in the female group (p=0.03), but not in the male group (p=0.54).  No significant difference was found between those who used and those who did not use antidepressants, in either group, female (p=0.96) and male (p=0.77). Antidepressant use and low-level physical activity intensity were associated with decreased BMD values (Mean [SD] = -0.0073 [0.0049]).

Discussion: This study suggests that physical activity may be a potential modifiable factor that could help prevent osteoporosis, particularly in females. On the other hand, antidepressant use, and low-level physical activity may increase the risk of low BMD. These findings highlight the importance of lifestyle modifications in the prevention of negative impact of low BMD. Further studies are needed to explore the impact of different types of antidepressant use in BMD.
Using Imputed Body Mass Index to Assess the Relationship Between Obesity and Mortality
Authors: McGrory Abigail , Landsman Victoria
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Studies that assess the relationship between obesity and mortality often use self-reported height and weight to calculate obesity. However, there is evidence that this data is biased which can lead to inaccurate obesity reporting. Therefore, the true relationship between obesity and mortality is unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore multiple imputation as a novel method to estimate clinically measured height and weight. The goal is to reduce bias in self-reported height and weight data, which will improve obesity reporting accuracy and allow for a better understanding of the relationship between obesity and mortality. 
Methods: Multivariate imputation by chained equations was used to impute clinically measured height and weight. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated from the imputed values and then divided into categories (Low, Referent, Overweight, Class I Obesity, Class II-III Obesity). Cox regression was applied to the data and hazard ratios were calculated for each BMI category, then compared to those from clinically measured and self-reported data to determine present bias.
Results: In males, the imputed data increased bias between clinically measured and self-reported hazard ratios. In females, the imputed data decreased bias between clinically measured and self-reported hazard ratios in categories Class I Obesity and Class II-III Obesity, but increased bias was found in categories Low and Overweight.
Discussion: There is a lack of evidence that imputing clinically measured height and weight minimizes bias when measuring the association between obesity and mortality through hazard ratios. More research is needed to further understand the results.
Different Aspects of Infertility Care: Challenge for Clinicians
Authors: Rahman Fatema
Published: October 2023

Abstract not available

J Com Med Col Teachers Asso Jan 2023; 27(1): 07-08
Demographic and Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Meningitis in a Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Chowdhury Nazmul Hassan , Hasan Abdullah Al , Azad Abul Kalam , Das Panchanan , Emran Masum , Akther Maher
Published: October 2023

Background: Meningitis is an inflammatory disease of the leptomeninges, the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is a life threatening central nervous system infection that is prevalent worldwide. The lack of rapid and sensitive tests remains a key issue in diagnosing meningitis and affordability impedes accessing molecular techniques in diagnosing. The challenge of this disease is the emergency identification and prompt treatment required to enable survival, reduce mortality and prevent long-term sequelae.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic and clinical profile of meningitis in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. 

Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted in the Department of Neurology at Comilla Medical College Hospital, Cumilla, Bangladesh, during the period from July 2018 to June 2019. A total of 159 patients were enrolled in this study. All cases were diagnosed based on clinical or laboratory criteria. Detailed demographic data were collected and recorded in a structured case report form. 

Results: Among the159 patient, 69 were male and 90 were female. The mean ages are 31±20.03 years. The highest number of patients were presented with fever (100%), headache (90%), vomiting (47%) and altered mental status (37%). Among all 159 case of meningitis 62(39%) were bacterial meningitis, 55 (35%) were viral meningitis and 42 (26%) were tubercular meningitis. Diagnosis was made on the besis of clinical findings and radiological, biochemical and CSF study. Regarding seasonal variations, there are 2 peaks: summer and winter, which are responsible for viral and bacterial meningitis, respectively.

Conclusion:  Meningitis is a deadly infection that can spread rapidly if not taken early management. So, proper and rapid detection and other investigational facilities reduce the disability. 

J Com Med Col Teachers Asso Jan 2023; 27(1): 19-26