bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adoption of AI in Banking System A Case Study on Indian Banks
Authors: K. Sathish  , Mundla Renu
Published: July 2024

The banking industry is undergoing ground-breaking reforms, with a focus on the client as the primary driver. Customers that are tech aware and often interact with cutting-edge technologies want banks to provide smooth experiences. In order to meet these expectations, banks have expanded their industrial landscape to encompass retail, IT, and telecom through the use of services like mobile banking, e-banking, and real-time money transfers. While these advancements have allowed customers to access the majority of banking services whenever they choose, they have also cost the banking sector money. The deployment of AI in banking and financial services, however, also has drawbacks, such as concern about data security and privacy, algorithmic bias, and possible job effects. It is crucial to address these issues and make sure that AI is used in an ethical and responsible way as it becomes more commonplace in banking and financial services. This research paper aims to explore the current state of AI in banking and financial services, as well as its potential impact on the industry as the banking and financial services sector has seen major operational changes as a result of the growing usage of artificial intelligence.
Jornalismo outro, memória outra?: Agência Pública e o especial “Ditadura: 60 anos”
Authors: Tavares Frederico De Mello Brandão , Bruck Mozahir Salomão
Published: July 2024

Vistos no plural, jornalismos e memórias evocam uma multiplicidade de experiências, bem como um ambiente de perene instabilidade temporal, de interesses e identidades. Nesse contexto, ao assumir uma baliza tensionadora para pensar a relação entre jornalismo e memória, este artigo problematiza sobre uma “outra” memória que habita(ria) produções jornalísticas ditas “não hegemônicas”, refletindo, em específico, sobre as textualidades presentes na leitura realizada pelo especial “Ditadura: 60 anos” acerca da última ditadura civil-militar brasileira, lançado pela agência de jornalismo Pública em abril de 2024. Para tanto, realizou-se uma análise conteudística das textualidades das reportagens, guiada pelas perguntas sobre qual memória é construída pelo conjunto de materiais do dossiê e, por meio do conjunto de materiais do especial, que sentidos são agregados à memória (e pela memória) desse triste período da história política nacional. Baseia-se, para tal, em operadores conceituais a partir de autores como Assmann (2011), Ricouer (1994), Halbwachs (1990), Jelin (2002), no âmbito da memória, além de Barbosa (2005), Becker (2009) e Amaral e Viana (2022) acerca dos estudos de jornalismo.
A rotina de uma redação de jornal no tempo da ditadura
Authors: Hohlfeldt Antonio Carlos
Published: July 2024

Na última semana de março de 2024, para marcar a passagem destes 60 anos que, inclusive, motivaram o presente dossiê, este autor decidiu conversar com seus alunos de Graduação a respeito do tema. De modo geral, são jovens de primeiro semestre; alguns poucos estão em meio ao curso de Jornalismo. Praticamente nenhum tem a mínima idéia do que ocorreu ao longo do período entre 1964 e 1985, o que seja Ato Institucional nº 5, movimento em defesa da volta dos exilados e da anistia, abertura do regime, etc. Alguns poucos sabem quem foi Vladimir Herzog e, por alto, o que ocorreu com ele, mas ignoram solenemente o mesmo tipo de assassinato perpetrado contra o operário Santos Dias da Silva. E certamente eles não são exceção. Por isso, ao ler este call paper, foi tomada a decisão de escrever um depoimento. Ele busca ser o mais objetivo possível, a partir da experiência profissional do autor na redação do Correio do Povo, jornal integrante da Cia. Jornalística Caldas Junior, de Porto Alegre, Brasil, propriedade de Breno Caldas, jornal esse criado em 1895.
Trajetória do jornalista Antonio Callado no drible à censura da ditadura civil-militar do Brasil
Authors: Martins Lilian Juliana
Published: July 2024

Este trabalho apresenta a atuação de Antonio Callado como jornalista durante a ditadura civil-militar (1964-1985) para driblar a censura e conseguir pautar temas que pudessem “despertar” o país sobre a necessidade de uma revolução democrática. Seguindo a trajetória de Callado – que foi preso três vezes pelos militares e impedido de escrever – percebemos que seus dribles recorrem a dois caminhos: a publicação das reportagens em livros, para que elas pudessem ganhar perenidade e seguissem repercutindo as ideias dos revolucionários pautados em seus textos e a produção de reportagens sobre revoluções mundo a fora, de forma que Callado pudesse apresentar práticas de resistência e organização sem mencionar diretamente a realidade brasileira.
Raposas velhas: o período eleitoral piauiense de 1976 nas páginas d’O Liberal
Authors: Dos Santos Alessandra Lima , Fontineles Cláudia Cristina da Silva
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar as relações, discussões e repercussões na imprensa piauiense a respeito da eleição municipal de 1976. Para isso, a narrativa é construída a partir dos escritos do jornal O Liberal, que surgiu quando a censura à imprensa era legalizada pelo Ato Institucional nº 5, mas que se autodescrevia fazendo um jornalismo crítico, político e noticioso. A análise é necessária para compreender a reconfiguração política, as reações e os desdobramentos após as eleições de 1974, que levaram à ascensão do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro (MDB) e à busca por continuidade no poder pela Aliança Renovadora Nacional (ARENA). O jornal piauiense O Liberal desempenhou papel crucial na difusão das narrativas arenistas que levaram às eleições municipais de 1976, cujo objetivo era frear o crescimento eleitoral do MDB e permanecer no controle do estado. Tais discursos são acompanhados em diferentes edições do periódico entre o segundo semestre dos anos de 1975 e 1976.
THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF TEACHERS ON THE READING SKILLS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A META-ANALYTIC STUDY
Authors: VENTER Alexandra Petra , ILIE Marian D. , RUSU Andrei
Published: July 2024

The current meta-analysis evaluated the impact of teacher professional development programs (TPDP) on student reading skills for non-struggling readers and struggling readers from the preparatory grade to the fourth grade in general education. We analyzed 15 randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies that focused on professional development of primary school teachers and measured code-focused, meaning-focused, or general reading skills at primary school students level. We also explored if the elements of study design, characteristics of the participants, features of the TPDP, outcomes measured, or context of the study are potential moderators of the effects. Results indicate that TPDP have a statistically non-significant general effect size (k = 15, d = 0.068, SE = 0.049, Z = 1.394, p = .162) but a significantly small effect size (d = 0.201, SE = 0.078, Z = 2.574, p = .010) in the case of fourth grade students. We did not identify publication bias. Classical programs rather than hybrid programs (that also include coaching, mentoring, or feedback sessions) as well as a smaller number of program sessions seem to be more effective. Future research is necessary to identify effective features of TPDP and the impact on the teachers’ teaching skills.
Mapping the structural vulnerability to drought in Morocco
Authors: Bijaber Noureddine , Rochdi Atmane , Yessef Mohammed , El Yacoubi Houda
Published: July 2024

Because of its recurrence and the durability of its effects, drought in Morocco has become a structural component of the Moroccan climate. It is a real threat to the agricultural sector, which represents nearly 20% of the Moroccan economy. The spatiotemporal variability of this phenomenon makes drought risk management more complex. The current study seeks to map the structural vulnerability to drought in Morocco by using remote sensing techniques to characterize its sensitivity to drought. In this premise, we utilized a weighted combination of soil classes, land cover and socio-economic data with seasonal drought monitoring through a composite index generated monthly over the past twenty years. The generated map shows dominance of areas with high and very high vulnerability risk to drought over respectively 38.5% and 14.4% of the country and this concerns both agricultural and non-agricultural zones. The map also indicates that 36.5% of Morocco presents a medium vulnerability to drought and only 10.6% of the national territory is considered non-vulnerable to drought. This map can be used as a planning tool to support natural resources management and mitigate drought impacts.
Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐4407 (Actisaf® Sc 47) for rabbits for fattening and non‐food producing rabbits for the renewal of its authorisation (S. I. Lesaffre)
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Bampidis Vasileios , Azimonti Giovanna , Bastos Maria de Lourdes , Christensen Henrik , Dusemund Birgit , Durjava Mojca Fašmon , Kouba Maryline , López‐Alonso Marta , López Puente Secundino , Marcon Francesca , Mayo Baltasar , Pechová Alena , Petkova Mariana , Ramos Fernando , Villa Roberto Edoardo , Woutersen Ruud , Anguita Montserrat , Bozzi Cionci Nicole , Brozzi Rosella , Innocenti Matteo Lorenzo , Pettenati Elisa , Revez Joana , Tarrés‐Call Jordi , Valeri Piera , García‐Cazorla Yolanda
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of a preparation of dried cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I‐4407 (Actisaf® Sc 47) as a zootechnical additive for rabbits for fattening and non‐food producing rabbits. The applicant provided evidence that the additive currently in the market complies with the existing terms of the authorisation. The Panel concluded that the additive remains safe for the target species, consumers and the environment. Regarding the safety for the user, the additive is not a skin or eye irritant. However, it should be considered as a potential skin and respiratory sensitiser, and any exposure through skin and respiratory tract is considered a risk. The present application for renewal of the authorisation did not include a proposal for amending or supplementing the conditions of the original authorisation that would have an impact on the efficacy of the additive. Therefore, there was no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.
ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN BANYUMAS REGENCY
Authors: Laksono Taufik Dwi , Wiyanti Dwi Sri
Published: July 2024

Change Order (CO) in a building construction project can lead to modification in the scope of work, execution time, or cost. Therefore, a Contract Change Order (CCO) is ensued. Many government building projects in Banyumas Regency are going through Contract Change Orders, whether big-scale or small-scale construction projects. An analysis is conducted to investigate the causes and effects of the Contract Change Order on building projects in the Banyumas Regency to anticipate the Contract Change Order so that it occurs as minimally as possible using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis method. This study identified ten (10) factors that cause Change Order. The data came from questionnaires from 30 respondents who work on construction projects in Banyumas Regency. Each respondent gave their opinion on the frequency and effect by using a Likert scale of 1-5. Of the ten (10) factors that caused CCO, the most dominant is the contractor's problem. Of the three (3) factors that affect Contract Change Order (CCO), the factor that affects quality the most is regulation and policy changes, the factor that affects cost the most are security and safety obstacles, and the one that affects time the most is the project owner policy.
Analiza gospodarki odpadami na przykładzie wiodącej uczelni – VŠB-TUO
Authors: ŠIGUT Oldřich , KASPERČÍK Leo , KLACKO Kamil , ČECH Martin , JANÁKOVÁ Iva , TROJEK Martin , JOSEFUS Jan , OLKUSKI Tadeusz , ČABLÍK Vladimír
Published: July 2024

Artykuł dotyczy analizy gospodarki odpadami na Uniwersytecie Górniczo-Technicznym w Ostrawie (VŠB-TUO). W artykule zwróconouwagę głównie na zmieszane odpady komunalne oraz odpady z papieru i tektury, które stanowią największą część wszystkich odpadówpowstających w tej uczelni. Przedstawiono wyniki analiz tych trzech rodzajów odpadów. Analizy przeprowadzono w celu określenia rzeczywistegoskładu surowcowego zawartości pojemników zbierających oraz określenia stopnia ich zapełnienia w dniach odbioru. Badaniaprzeprowadzono w ramach unijnego prawodawstwa dotyczącego odpadów. Wyniki tych analiz posłużyły jako podstawa do opracowaniakoncepcji gospodarki odpadami na uczelni.
Autokompresja jako sposób akumulacji energii odpadowej podczas wynurzania się autonomicznego modułu transportowego wykorzystującego zmianę wyporności
Authors: FILIPEK Wiktor , BRODA Krzysztof
Published: July 2024

Mimo trwającej od kilku lat pandemii Covid-19 nie słabnie zainteresowanie eksploatacją złóż zalegających na dnie mórz i oceanówna dużych głębokościach. Zostało opracowanych wiele nowych koncepcji eksploatacji złóż morskich. Powstało wiele konsorcjówzainteresowanych działalnością górniczą na morzach i oceanach. I chociaż najbardziej zaawansowane przedsięwzięcie FirmyNautilus-Minerals nie zakończyło się jak dotąd sukcesem ale od strony badawczej i technologicznej poczyniło ogromny krok doprzodu. Prawdopodobnie eksploatacja na skalę przemysłową rozpocznie się w najbliższych latach zwłaszcza na wodach EEZ(Exclusiw Economic Zone). W ostatnim czasie władze Wysp Cooka udzieliły trzy licencje na tego typu działalność. Na wodachmiędzynarodowych musimy niestety jeszcze poczekać na rozwiązania prawne satysfakcjonujące wszystkie zainteresowane strony.Eksploatacja złóż szelfowych prowadzona jest z powodzeniem różnymi metodami w wielu regionach na świecie (Karlic, 1984; Depowskiet al., 1998; Abramowski, Kotliński, 2011; Niedoba 2015, SPC 2013; Sharma, 2017) jednak sięgnięcie po złoża masywnych siarczkówpolimetalicznych czy konkrecji polimetalicznych zalegających na dużych głębokościach stawia przed naukowcami i inżynieramibardzo duże wymagania. Jednym z największych jest opracowanie metody transportu urobku z dna na powierzchnię morza.Autorzy od kilku lat prowadzą badania teoretyczne i eksperymentalne nowych koncepcji transportu z dna morskiego, wyniki którychprzedstawili w publikacjach (Filipek, Broda: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, Broda, Filipek, Tora 2023).W trakcie rozważań różnych koncepcji transportu z dna morskiego z wykorzystaniem modułu autonomicznego, zwróciliśmy uwagę nastraty energii podczas wymiany medium roboczego między autonomicznym modułem transportowym a otoczeniem (wodą morską).W artykułach (Filipek, Broda 2018, 2019) skupiliśmy się nad pozytywnym aspektem tej wymiany, ale niemniej są to jednak stratyenergii . W niniejszej publikacji autorzy analizują jaką część tej energii można wykorzystać (w autokompresji) i jaki ma to wpływ nabilans energetyczny modułu transportowego.
"Przegląd zrównoważonych praktyk górniczych w zakresie ekologicznej rekultywacji obszarów zdegradowanych terenów górniczych w Zagłębiu Górniczym Rovinari (Rumunia). Studium przypadku: wewnętrzne składowisko w Północnej Peșteanie"
Authors: APOSTU Izabela-Maria , LAZĂR Maria , FAUR Florin , TRAISTĂ Eugen
Published: July 2024

Górnictwo odkrywkowe, niezależnie od charakteru złoża i rodzaju eksploatacji (ciągła lub nieciągła), powoduje długotrwałe negatywneskutki dla środowiska. Natychmiast widoczne efekty są związane ze zmianami morfologii i krajobrazu: zanik szaty roślinnej i wierzchniejwarstwy gleby na całej powierzchni wyrobiska, rozwój głębokich odkrywek, pojawienie się składowisk odpadów, budowa obiektów, drógtechnologicznych itp. Prowadzone jest odsłanianie złoża poprzez usunięcie roślinności i usunięcie gleby, a następnie wydobycie materiałuze stropu złoża, jest to działanie destrukcyjne mające negatywne konsekwencje dla środowiska w tym lokalnych siedlisk fauny. W dłuższejperspektywie, skutki mogą być trudno odwracalne lub nieodwracalne. Elementem środowiska, który ucierpi najbardziej górnictwajest gleba, a wraz z nią cały ekosystem na tym obszarze. Gleba jest zasobem, który jest bardzo trudny do regeneracji. Naturalne tworzeniesię gleby zajmuje dużo czasu, dziesiątki i setki lat. Dlatego ważne jest znalezienie i zastosowanie rozwiązań pozwalających na utrzymanielub poprawę jego jakości gleby, wspieranie procesu pedogenezy poprzez stosowanie zrównoważonych praktyk. Niektóre z tych praktykmożna stosować już podczas działalności wydobywczej. Celem przedstawionych badań jest znalezienie i zarekomendowanie najlepszychrozwiązań możliwych do zastosowania różnych etapach cyklu życia kopalni, które stosowane łącznie pełnią rolę synergistyczną orazniezwykły wpływ na proces pedogenezy i czas jego trwania. Dlatego bardzo ważne jest zaprojektowanie działalności wydobywczej odotwarcia do zamknięcia, biorąc pod uwagę likwidację budynków, rekultywację i ponowne zazielenienie terenów zdegradowanych.
Seguridad en la nube y el futuro
Authors: Díaz Evans Javier
Published: July 2024

“Existen personas muy importantes en mi desarrollo profesional, entre ellos César Tarazona, mi gran mentor, quien aportó en mi carrera el conocimiento técnico y la experiencia para evolucionar y desarrollarme en el frente de ciberseguridad y Julio Leonzo Álvarez quien me apoyó en el desarrollo de mis capacidades de liderazgo y dirección”, señaló Javier Díaz Evans. El entrevistado es ingeniero electrónico, especialista en Telemática de la Universidad de los Andes y eMBA de Inalde Business School. Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en el campo de la ciberseguridad, ha desempeñado un papel clave en la evolución y expansión de A3SEC desde su fundación en 2012, como un spin-off de AlienVault y Teldat; A3SEC ha crecido bajo su liderazgo para convertirse en una empresa líder en soluciones de ciberseguridad, operando en España, Colombia, Ecuador y México, con planes de expansión hacia Europa y Estados Unidos, agregó.
Urban Green Open Space in Metro, Lampung, Indonesia: Vegetation Structure, History, and Function
Authors: Wakhidah Anisatu Z. , Anggraini Ervita , Hanifah Muti , Nurlillah Revi , Mulyani Selly
Published: July 2024

Urban areas with high population density and air pollution need a green open space (GOS). GOS is an open land with plant vegetation as a constituent needed to support ecological functions and improve environmental quality in urban areas. Metro city has a number of GOS that haven’t been reported about its plant structure and composition. The purpose of this study was to determine the GOS’ composition of plants and structure in Metro City; describe the history of each GOS; its social and ecological function. The research was conducted at a number of GOS in Metro city with quantitative and survey methods. Data collected by direct observation and exploring each location point. This study observed two types of GOS which have different structures in Metro City, namely ground and parks. The results showed that before the area became GOS, it was vacant land as government property. Furthermore, recorded as many as 1,198 individual plants identified as 112 species belonging to 43 families plant composed the vegetation in GOS’ area. Fabaceae was the most occurred family, while Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn ex Benth and Imperata cylindrical (L.) were dominant species in the observed GOS. The diversity index (H’) in all observed GOS were medium category, the highest evenness index (J) is found in GDR (0.92) while the lowest is in KHD (0.57). Generally, GOS in Metro city utilized as research filed, recreation, economy activity, medium of social interaction, and functions ecologically as a buffer for the urban ecosystem.
Study of Plant Diversity in the Javan Rhino and Conservation Area (JRSCA), Ujung Kulon National Park
Authors: Siswoyo Siswoyo , E.K.S. Harini Muntasib  , Haryanto
Published: July 2024

The Javan rhinoceros is an endangered animal that is protected according to the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. P.106 of 2018, included in the IUCN Redlist Data Book with the category of critically endangered or endangered animals, listed in Appendix I of CITES. In the framework of the conservation of the Javan Rhinoceros, the Javan Rhino and Conservation Area (JRSCA) is planned to be built in the Ujung Kulon national park area. In order to minimize the negative impact on plants in the area, it is necessary to identify the existence of protected and/or rare plant species, as well as the number of trees to be cut down, so this research is necessary. This study aimed to identify the diversity of plants in the JRSCA area that is not being developed and which will be developed, as well as to identify the species of rhinoceros food plants in the JRSCA area. Field data collection in the study of plant diversity in the JRSCA area used the quadratic method using grid lines and interviews. In the undeveloped JRSCA area, 241 plant species were found; the species diversity index ranged from 3.027 – 3.982 (trees), 2.460 – 3.573 (poles), 1.177 – 3.583 (saplings), and 2.421 – 3.262 (seedlings and understoreys); at various growth rates dominated by 7 species; found 3 species belonging to the VU/Vulnerable category and 1 plant species belonging to the EN/Endangered category according to IUCN; and found as many as 89 species of rhino food plants. In the area of the JRSCA that will be built, 141 plant species are found; density of 2,221 trees; a total of 2,221 trees planned to be felled with a TBC tree volume of 1,214.06 m3 and an TT volume of 2,314.08 m3; and found as many as 1 species including the category VU / Vulnerable according to IUCN.
Ethnobotany of the Malay Community in East Lingga Sub-District, Lingga District, Riau Island
Authors: Sujiah Putri Ajeng , Zuhud Ervizal A.M. , Siswoyo
Published: July 2024

The Malay ethnic community in the Lingga Timur District is one example of how dependence on natural resources, particularly plants, has long existed to support human requirements. This is according to the field of ethnobotany. This study intends to identify the plants used and how the community in the East Lingga District uses plants based on local knowledge. The data were then descriptively and qualitatively assessed after being gathered through field observations and interviews with 71 respondents. There are 366 plant species from 103 known plant families found in East Lingga. Most of the families discovered belonged to the Fabaceae, including food, fuel, building supplies, ropes and crafts, medicinal plants, and other resources. Most sources for procurement are from the wild (58%), with 176 tree species, trees are the most common plant habitus. Leaves are the most frequently used plant component.
PELAPORAN KEUANGAN DIGITAL UMKM: APLIKASI SI APIK PADA SENTRA TAPE KUNING
Authors: Sayekti Yosefa , Agustini Aisa Tri , Irmadariyani Ririn , Purnamawati Indah , Irawan Bambang , Prayitno Agung , Adhani Karenina Dwi , Agustin Dania Safira
Published: July 2024

The progress of an MSME involves several factors, such as financial management and product marketing. One of the important aspects of financial reports for MSMEs is acquiring capital from external parties or banks. In line with the business activities conducted, MSME tape producers in Tegalwaru Village face challenges, specifically the absence of proper financial records due to a lack of financial literacy. In this service initiative, education was provided to Sentra Tape MSME business owners regarding the significance of preparing financial reports and the utilization of the financial information recording application (SI APIK). The objective of this activity is to enable Sentra Tape MSME business actors to independently record and prepare financial reports using the SI APIK application, accessible via mobile phones. Digital-based financial management can assist MSMEs in recording transactions, generating outputs in the form of useful financial reports not only for MSMEs but also for banks analyzing the suitability of prospective MSME debtors. The methods employed in this service include observation, introduction, and mentoring stages, financial report preparation, training, implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation. The results attained through community service activities are documented in a report on the implementation stage, encompassing initial visits, preparations for Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and the actual FGD sessions. For future development plans, continuous Human Resources training is essential to support MSMEs in implementing SI APIK.
Coletânea Ludovicense de Psicologia - Volume 7
Authors: Fernandes Marco Aurélio , Dias Elizabeth Silva , Pereira Larissa Christine Pires , Reinaldo Marcos da Silva , Muniz Karina Vanessa Fonseca
Published: July 2024

O presente livro possui importantes reflexões acerca dos fundamentos que permeiam os principais debates da Psicologia na contemporaneidade. Nele, os autores analisam com argúcia temas emergentes na conjuntura da atuação profissional, protagonizando análises indispensáveis ao cotidiano do(a) psicólogo. Sabe-se que a conjuntura atual requer esforços numerosos no que concerne a produção do conhecimento com a rigorosidade que o percurso científico pleiteia. No entanto, por se compreender a imprescindibilidade do papel na Psicologia na sociabilidade dos indivíduos, faz-se necessário entendê-la a partir de seu processo metodológico e, por sua inventividade, na aproximação com os profusos feitos da psique humana e seus rebatimentos à sociedade.
Evaluation of SDCCH and TCCH congestions for Mobile networks in Yenagoa-Southern Nigeria
Authors: Chibuzo Emeruwa  , Uzochukwu Anekwe  , Chinecherem Goodluck Ikeh
Published: July 2024

This work attempts to effectively compare standalone dedicated control channel and traffic control channel congestion rates against industry benchmarks and competitor networks to identify areas for improvement, sets performance targets and establish a relationship between them. Four mobile telecommunication networks operational in Yenagoa – Southern Nigeria were considered. Results obtained shows that 9mobile, Airtel and MTN performed within the regulator’s benchmark in most cases, while noting many instances where their performance fell outside the benchmark. The maximum value obtained within the period in view for SDCCH was 3.09% and it was gotten from 9mobile while the minimum value was 0.00% and it was also from 9mobile; conversely for HTTC, The maximum value obtained within the period in view was 2.49% and it was gotten from Globacom while the minimum value obtained was 0.00% and it was from 9mobile and Airtel. For Airtel, 9mobile, Globacom, and MTN, the correlation coefficients between SDCCH and TCCH were 0.13, 0.07, 0.37, and 0.62, respectively. The four networks' positive correlation coefficient values show that, in every scenario, a rise in SDCCH congestion does not result in a corresponding drop in TCCH congestion, and vice versa. As a result, the causes of the different congestions are independent of one another.
The relationship between physical education requirements and childhood obesity rates in the United States among high school students
Authors: OREOLUWA GABRIEL OGINNI
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The study investigated the relationship between state laws requiring physical education in high schools and childhood obesity rates across the United States. The primary objective was to discern whether the presence of physical education requirements correlated with varying rates of childhood obesity. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed, utilizing data from stateofchildhoodobesity.org and edweek.org. The study population included all 50 states in the United States, focusing on children aged 10-17 in high schools. Simple convenience sampling was used, and data were collected on childhood obesity rates in the country and state laws mandating physical education in high schools. Multiple regression analysis was employed to evaluate the impact of state laws on obesity rates, controlling for potential confounding variables. Results: Descriptive statistics revealed an even distribution of childhood obesity rates across the high, medium, and low categories. The contingency table and Pearson's Chi-squared test demonstrated a positive visual association between obesity rates and physical education requirements. However, the lack of statistical significance (p = 0.34) suggested a nuanced relationship. The study's power analysis indicated a sufficient sample size, and the results underscored the need for a comprehensive understanding of childhood obesity beyond physical education requirements. Conclusions: Despite a positive correlation, the study failed to establish a statistically significant connection between state laws mandating physical education and childhood obesity rates. This emphasizes the complexity of childhood obesity dynamics, indicating the need for comprehensive interventions. The study recommends further research incorporating a broader range of factors and adopting a more detailed approach to policy implications for effectively combating childhood obesity.
Pap smear and colposcopy results among women attending Al-Yarmoke Teaching Hospital
Authors: Bara'a Kadhum Mohammed  , Jawad K.  Al-Diwan  , Noufel Sh.  Al-Shadood
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern, and early detection through screening methods plays a pivotal role in reducing its incidence and mortality. Among the various screening tools, Pap smear and colposcopy are effective diagnostic measures for identifying precancerous and cancerous lesions in the cervix. Objectives: To compare Pap smear results with those of subsequent colposcopy findings. Methods: This cross-section study was conducted at Al Yarmouk Teaching Hospital between 1/9/2023 and 1/3/2024. One hundred women attended Al Yarmouk Teaching Hospital and underwent Pap smear and colposcopy examinations. Demographic data: Age, age at marriage, parity, or oral contraceptive pills. Relevant information, including cytological findings and histopathological findings, was extracted from medical records. Colposcopy assessments, including any identified abnormalities or lesions, were recorded. Statistical analyses will make a comparison relationship between Pap smear and colposcopy outcomes, and the collected data were coded and entered into SPSS 20.0 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 by IBM) (SPSS for Windows, Rel. 20.0.2016, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The outcomes of the visual examination of acetic acid in conjunction with histological examination, with CIN2 as the reference standard. The sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative predictive values were 100%, 60.00%, 20.00%, and 100%, respectively, resulting in an accuracy of 63.00%. The differences resulted in pap smear compared to the values obtained from visual inspection with acetic acid; precisely, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were measured at 100.00%, 40.00%, 14.00%, and 100.00%, respectively, resulting in an overall accuracy of 45.00%. Conclusion: In conclusion, the significance of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and Pap smear in detecting cervical cancer is paramount. This diagnostic approach proves valuable in identifying existing cases and facilitating early intervention, as it enables the detection of pre-cancerous conditions before they progress to full-fledged cancer.
Mammogram density estimation as breast cancer risk in intermediate-risk women in Warith International Cancer Institution
Authors: Wasan Mahdi Al-Ghanimi  , Noufel Sh. Al-Shadood  , Hiba D. Al-Ameri
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Breast cancer is the second most common malignant tumor worldwide and the leading cause of cancer death among women in developing regions, including the Middle East and North Africa. This study aims to evaluate Mammogram Density Estimation for Assessing Breast Cancer Risk in Intermediate-Risk Women at Warith International Cancer Institution. Methods: The study included 261 women aged 40-78 who visited the Warith International Cancer Institution in Karbala, Iraq, between May 2023 and April 2024. Participants were divided into two groups based on mammographic breast density (MBD) according to the BI-RADS classification: non-dense (fatty and scattered fibroglandular) and dense (heterogeneously dense and dense) breasts. Demographic and clinical data were collected, and the association between breast density and various breast conditions was analyzed using logistic regression. Results: For malignant cases, the odds ratio (OR) for invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) was 1.04, suggesting no significant difference in the likelihood of IDC between dense and non-dense breasts. The OR for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) was 1.60, indicating a slightly higher, but not statistically significant, likelihood of DCIS in dense breasts. The overall OR for malignant cases was 1.26, showing a trend towards a higher likelihood of malignancy in dense breasts, but it was not statistically significant. For benign conditions, the OR for fibrocystic changes was 1.76, suggesting a higher likelihood in dense breasts, but the results were not statistically significant. Similarly, the ORs for fibroadenoma (1.27) and simple cysts (1.40) showed a slight increase in dense breasts but without statistical significance. Abscess and duct ectasia were less likely in dense breasts, but the results were not statistically significant. Conclusion: The study findings suggest that some breast conditions may be more common in dense breasts, but the differences are not statistically significant in many cases. Further targeted research is needed to understand better the relationships between breast density and various breast pathologies.
Optimalisasi Fungsi Organisasi Persatuan Istri Karyawan Gresik Cipta Sejahtera (PIKGCS) Melalui Penguatan Kepribadian Pengurus dan Anggota
Authors: Hidayati Roziana Ainul
Published: July 2024

Mental health disorders are not visible from the outside, but their sudden impact can cause unexpected things that can be detrimental to the organization. The aim of this dedication is to strengthen the mental health of PIKGCS members and administrators so that their personality as mothers/wives of PT employees. GCS becomes stronger and tougher, not easily fragile. With a strong personality, you will be able to optimally support your husband's career while creating family peace. The method used in this activity is counseling/seminars. The result of this service is that in the initial session the participants were given an understanding of what mental health is and the importance of mental health for a mother. Mental disorders do not mean crazy, but mental disorders that are not treated immediately can tend to result in mental disorders (insanity). Indications of mental disorders in them include excessive anxiety, stress, lack of self-confidence and depression. The factors that cause a mother to experience these mental disorders are lack of interaction, having excessive expectations about something, no one to support her, work demands, an uncomfortable environment, poor stress management, and not having time for herself. A mother who experiences mental disorders certainly has an impact on the family. So the important things to pay attention to so that mental disorders don't get worse are staying away from toxic environments, taking time for yourself, asking for support from your family, especially your husband, consuming healthy and halal food, and if necessary, consulting a psychologist and developing self-management skills. The self-management skills referred to include time management, spiritual management, physical management, social environmental management, emotional (psychic) management.
Peran Keterlibatan Karyawan dan Perilaku Kerja Inovatif Terhadap Kelincahan Tenaga Kerja di Hotel Grand Whiz Trawas
Authors: Iffat Emmira , Sumartik Sumartik , Ubaidillah Hasan
Published: July 2024

Saat ini, suatu perusahaan harus mampu bertahan serta mengatasi segala tantangan dan ancaman untuk mencapai targetnya. Sumber daya manusia merupakan modal bagi perusahaan yang harus mendapat perhatian khusus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalaisis peran Keterlibatan Karyawan dan Perilaku Kerja Inovatif terhadap Kelincahan Tenaga Kerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik kuantitatif. Sedangkan desain penelitian menggunakan pengujian hipotesis. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni seluruh karyawan pada Hotel Grand Whiz Trawas dengan jumlah 88 Orang. Karena dalam penelitian ini populasi berjumlah kurang dari 100 orang atau dapat dikatakan relative kecil, maka teknik penentuan sample menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh dengan semua anggota populasi digunakan sebagai sampel. Responden yang berasal dari karyawan di Hotel Grand Whiz Trawas didasarkan pada kemudahan pengambilan data sesuai dengan kebutuhan penelitian. Angka ini sudah dapat mewakili sampel penelitian. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala likert. Penelitian ini akan dianalisis menggunakan SPSS 25 dan menggunakan pendekatan purposive sampling. Peran Keterlibatan Karyawan, Perilaku Kerja Inovatif memberikan kontribusi atau pengaruh terhadap variabel Kelincahan Tenaga Kerja (Y).
PROBLEMS OF PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT OF SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGICAL WORKERS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR AND WAYS TO SOLVE THEM
Authors: HANUSHCHAK-YEFIMENKO Liudmyla , HALAVSKA Liudmyla , BAULA Oleksii , ARABULI Svitlana
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Modern life in conditions of full-scale war makes people more and more vulnerable. The fast rhythm of life is an inevitable companion of any goal-oriented and prosperous person in his career. Intense work in wartime mode and constant time pressure, the desire to do as many things as possible at the same time, increasing time requirements, exhaust the capabilities of the nervous system, which are not unlimited. Issues of prevention and management of stress at work are becoming more and more relevant, since the socio-economic and political situation changes quite quickly in war conditions, the requirements for the efficiency of any professional activity increase, and the neuro-psychological and informational loads increase. As a result, a long-term stress reaction occurs due to the effect on a person of chronic professional stress, which today is considered as a syndrome of "professional burnout". In this regard, the syndrome of "professional burnout" should be considered as a factor that leads to the deformation of the personality of a professional.The hypothesis of the scientific research consists in the study of the problems of professional burnout of scientific and pedagogical workers of higher education institutions in the conditions of war and the development of recommendations on ways to solve them.The purpose of the study is to substantiate the peculiarities of professional burnout of scientific and pedagogical workers of higher education institutions in the conditions of war and ways of solving them.The methodology of scientific research is general scientific research methods: comparison, expert analysis, grouping method, systematic approach. One of the effective methods for preventing the syndrome of "professional burnout" in the field of "people-to-people" professions is a properly organized and content-filled educational environment of a higher education institution in wartime conditions.Conclusions and prospects for further research. The study defined the concept of "professional burnout". The main problems affecting the formation of the "professional burnout" syndrome of teachers of higher education institutions are characterized. The syndrome of "professional burnout" is revealed as a dynamic process and the stages of development are highlighted. The question of the influence of the peculiarities of the educational environment in the conditions of war and in general professional activity in the field of "person-to-person" professions on the development of professional burnout syndrome is highlighted. KEYWORDS: higher education institutions; scientific and pedagogical workers; prevention of professional burnout; stress; stress resistance; spiritual burnout; physical burnout; moral burnout; martial law; therapy.
Guidelines for Facilitating Stakeholders Roles in Community Engagement in Green Social Infrastructure Development
Authors: Masrom Md Asrul Nasid ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Ohueri Chukwuka Christian , Azman Ajlaa Najihah , Chan Melissa ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia,   Victoria University
Published: July 2024

Green social infrastructure development is crucial for fostering environmentally friendly and socially inclusive communities. Stakeholder-community engagement integrates diverse perspectives, local knowledge, and cultural values into green social infrastructure, reflecting the community's identity. However, stakeholders do not adequately engage the community in decision-making processes during the green social infrastructure development, primarily due to the lack of clear and comprehensive guidelines. The aim of this study is to develop guidelines to enable stakeholders to adequately engage with communities during the development of green social infrastructure. An in-depth interview was conducted with 10 construction stakeholders in Malaysia and the data gathered were analyzed using Thematic Content Analysis. The findings reveal that stakeholders' integration with the community, involvement of the community in all project phases, and provision of adequate healthcare services for the communities are among the most effective guidelines that will facilitate stakeholder role in community engagement in the development of green social infrastructure. As a result, recommendations were made for effective stakeholder community engagement such as conducting a socio-economic study in the target area and preparing a petition box for the communities to communicate with stakeholders. The outcome of this research provides insight to stakeholders on their roles in incorporating sustainable practices that aligns with community needs, which in turn foster a sense of ownership, thereby paving the way for a greener and more resilient future in Malaysia.
ContentsForewordIs this the Age of Disinformation or the Age of Strategic Communications?
Authors: Bolt Neville
Published: July 2024

This is not as abstruse a question as might first appear at a time when many governments around the world are enthusiastically embracing what they believe to be the latter, only to conflate it unwittingly with its more empirical cousin. In short, there is a difference between these two concepts. And how one understands each has consequences for how we approach the turbulence of politics and geopolitics in the early twenty-first century.How to bridge the two conceptually becomes the innovative challenge for both emergent disciplines.
Lost Our Cool: Can Jazz Teach Us to Be Cool?
Authors: Kovaleva Natalya
Published: July 2024

Coolness isn’t just a style; it’s a state of mind—an elusive fusion of authenticity, audacity, and innovation. It is also the holy grail that communicators chase relentlessly, yearning to blend originality with resonance. Yet, a perplexing paradox persists: the elusive notion of cool seems to slip through their fingers like sand. Amid the chase for attention and relevance one wonders: why can’t strategic communicators get what they want? Put simply, why can’t they be cool?
Analisis Pemodelan Spasial Deforestasi pada Blok Rehabilitasi Kawasan Konservasi Suaka Margasatwa Tarusan Arau Hilir terhadap Pembangunan Ruas Jalan Pasar Baru–Alahan Panjang
Authors: Aziz Hazelia Zhafira , U Iswandi
Published: July 2024

Seiring berjalannya waktu muncul perubahan tutupan lahan hutan pada kawasan Konservasi Suaka Margasatwa Tarusan Arau Hilir karena pembangunan ruas Jalan Pasar Baru – Alahan Panjang tahun 2023 dimana jalan tersebut memotong sekitar tujuh kilometer blok rehabilitasi pada kawasan.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perubahan tutupan lahan hutan atau deforestasi sebelum dan sesudah pembangunan ruas Jalan Pasar Baru - Alahan Panjang dengan metode digitasi visual on screen pada ArcGIS 10.8 dan analisis pemodelan spasial regresi untuk mengetahui faktor yang menjadi penyebab utama deforestasi pada wilayah penelitian dengan Ordinary Least Squares global. Perubahan tutupan lahan hutan tahun 2019-2023 didominasi kelas semak belukar terkonversi 70% dari total wilayah keseluruhan. Hasil analisis regresi diketahui jarak dari jalan, jarak dari sungai, dan kemiringan lereng berpengaruh terhadap deforestasi. Faktor yang paling mempengaruhi terjadinya deforestasi dari hasil nilai probability yaitu jarak dari sungai (X2) dengan nilai 0,5. Nilai probability paling kecil yaitu jarak dari jalan (X1) sebesar 0,1.
Illness and Somatic Consciousness in Contemporary Brazilian Cinema
Authors: Costa Júnior Edson Pereira da
Published: July 2024

This article argues that certain Brazilian films produced in the late 2010s and early 2020s utilize illness as a political metaphor to depict the experience of people subalternized by markers of class and race—at times intersecting with gender signifier. I defend the hypothesis that illness manifests a somatic consciousness capable of unveiling how the power mechanisms of the Brazilian state or neoliberal policies inscribe themselves upon the bodies of oppressed social groups. Conversely, illness also serves to potentialize subjects’ forms of agency in the face of adverse realities. In order to elucidate the singularities of the ailing body I will focus my analysis on two works: Mormaço (Marina Meliande, 2018) and The Fever (A Febre, Maya Da-Rin, 2019).
¿Adónde fueron todos?: Mesa redonda sobre narrativas de la IA en el +RAIN Film Festival 2023
Authors: Barranco Mario
Published: July 2024

La primera edición del +RAIN Film Festival, el primer festival europeo de películas generadas con Inteligencia Artificial, ofreció una mesa redonda sobre narrativa y producción audiovisual con IA en la que participaron Cristóbal Valenzuela, Víctor Pérez y Víctor Alonso-Berbel, con la moderación de Jorge Caballero. Este artículo es una introducción a dicho diálogo, transcrito a continuación. En las distintas aportaciones, las revoluciones del futuro tratan de comprenderse a partir de analogías y equivalencias con las rupturas del pasado, como ya hiciera Lev Manovich al comparar las vanguardias con el mundo de las interfaces en su artículo “Avant-garde as Software” (1999). A través de la discusión, puede verse cómo los nuevos métodos de asimilación de datos y generación algorítmica no pueden separarse de su contexto de aparición, fundamental para los sentidos (éticos y estéticos) de la creación con inteligencia artificial.
Clioscope, an historical database for Cliodynamics
Authors: Salerno Nicolas , Astoul Ilona , Paboeuf Capucine
Published: July 2024

French Society of Cliodynamics developped an Historical database named the Clioscope, which aim at support the study of historical process on the "longue-durée". The main contribution of the databse consist to the digitzalization of historical data from various sources. Current content involve mainly data directed to study structural-demographic process.