bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Blockchain-Enhanced Smart Contract for Cost-Effective Insurance Claims Processing
Authors: Wang Qiping , Lau Raymond Yiu Keung , Si Yain-Whar , Xie Haoran , Tao Xiaohui
Published: September 2023

Blockchain-enabled smart contracts have revolutionized the insurance industry due to their potential to streamline backend operations, mitigate fraudulent claims, and enhance data security and transparency. Guided by the design science methodology, the authors propose two specific smart contract frameworks to enhance insurance claims processing related to vehicle damage claims and personal injury claims. These proposed frameworks can improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of insurance claims processing by automating claims submission, review, analysis, and payment, while reducing fraud and data leakage, by merging various data sources and disintermediation. Furthermore, the authors design a smart contract template supported by eight operational algorithms to facilitate the processing of insurance claims with the help of smart contracts. This template provides practitioners with a standardized prototype for the development of secure and efficient insurance applications.
Effect of Milling on Forest Residue-Derived Biochar with High Energy Milling Ellipse 3 Dimension
Authors: Yulia Elfi , Nugraha Nugraha , Ekawati Estiyanti , Nugraha Ashari Budi , Purwasasmita Bambang Sunendar , Rijal Moch Saifur
Published: September 2023

The research on the synthesis of nanoparticles using the high-energy ball milling method technique is limited in Indonesia. This work aims to reduce the size of the remaining biochar powder from the lignocellulosic residual forest (twig) into a nanoparticle. High-Energy Ball Milling-Ellipse 3 Dimension (HEM-E3D) was used to grind the biochar through 212 um mesh with time variations of 0, 2, 3, and 4 hours. The speed of the HEM-E3D is 180 rpm, while the milling on and off times are 10 minutes and 1 minute, respectively. The Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) characterization data show that 4 hours is the optimal milling time with 282,7 nm and evenly distributed particles. The morphology of powder biochar resemblant sheets and an average size of 205 nm at 60000x magnification. There were no discernible and damaged functional group alterations in the surface functional groups as determined by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The adsorption experiment using a thin film method shows that powder biochar could reduce heavy metal concentrations of Cr (VI).
Techno-Economical Effects of Adopting Small Capacity Transformers on Ado-Ekiti 11/0.415 kV Power Distribution Networks
Authors: Oni Ademayowa Francis , Adu Michael Rotimi
Published: September 2023

The major portion power loss in power system occurs in the components of low voltage (LV) networks. Low voltage distribution system (LVDS) configuration has been observed to contribute significantly to power loss and unacceptable voltage drop in the system due to its structure and higher current flow in the network. The adoption of small capacity transformers as high voltage distribution system (HVDS) configuration is increasingly applied to the network for power loss reduction and the improvement of voltage profile. This study aims to evaluate the technical and economic implication of the use of HVDS configuration on Ado-Ekiti 11/0.415 kV power distribution networks and provide necessary recommendations. The network data was obtained and modeled on NEPLAN software for simulation and technical evaluation of the networks. The existing LV lines were upgraded to high voltage (HV) and remodeled with small capacity transformers and comparative analysis of the technical and economic effects of the networks were carried out. The results obtained showed that there could be feeder capacity increase of 92.03 kW and power loss reduction of 347.17 kW and 459.72 kVar following reconfiguration from LVDS to HVDS. The losses in the transformers and lines were significantly reduced by 37.8% for HVDS configuration when compared with the LVDS configuration. The voltage profile was significantly improved with voltage deviations in the range of ± 0.01 to ± 0.03 of bus voltage for the HVDS network when compared to the existing network. The cost of implementation of the HVDS network substation was calculated to be ₦807,238,715.50 and with the combination of annual savings and an increment in tariff of ₦5/kWh in the billing charge of unit energy consumption resulted in a payback period of 2 to 3 years for the estimated capital investment. This study showed that technical performance of HVDS implementation on the Ado-Ekiti network feeder was better than that of the existing network.
Automated Liquid Filling System for Small Medium-Sized Enterprises in Ghana
Authors: Duah Nana Twum , Adusei Joseph Sarfo , Kyeremanteng Bright , Kelvin Amamoo Eshun , Owusu Joseph , Kyeremeh Kwabena Amoako
Published: September 2023

Ghana has seen a significant rise in the production of beverages by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in recent times. However, the high cost associated with implementing automated systems in their production makes it difficult for SMEs to adopt such technology. To address this challenge a simple, scalable and economical automated liquid filling system that can be adopted by SMEs is built. The main components of the system are a microcontroller, servo motor, submersible water pump, relay, Liquid crystal display (LCD), and a keypad. The microprocessor in the design makes the system easier to customize to user preference and allows the system to be modified to accommodate different bottle sizes. The system’s use of a counter and timer are employed in the system to eliminate sensors making it economical, power efficient and limiting the number of interfaces for fault. The system is portable, user-friendly and easier to maintain. When tested with water and common beverages in the Ghanaian market the system demonstrated an ability to fill twelve 250-mL bottles with water, sobolo, and fruit juice within 21, 30, and 42 seconds, respectively. Thedeveloped system provides a practical solution to SMEs' challenge of implementing automated systems in their production process, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and potential for growth in Ghana.
Effect of Melt Jet Spinning Process on PLA/PBS Blend Nonwoven Fabric Production
Authors: Boonyod Saowaluk , Pivsa-Art Weraporn , Pivsa-Art Sommai
Published: September 2023

The melt jet spinning process has been used for production of consistently fine nonwoven fibers. The process was applied to produce the biodegradable nonwoven fabric such as poly (lactic acid) (PLA). However, the rigid nonwoven PLA fibers limited the application of nonwoven. To improve the nonwoven fiber flexibility, the fabrication of PLA/PBS blend nonwoven fabric using melt jet spinning process under various process conditions was studied. In the melt jet spinning process, the nozzle temperature is varied between 250 to 280 °C. The performance metric evaluation is comprised of fiber diameter, fiber crystallinity, mechanical property and contact angle. The fiber diameter, crystallinity and tensile strength of PLA/PBS blend nonwoven fabric decreased with increasing nozzle temperature. The optimum process condition of the PLA/PBS nonwoven fabric production was found at nozzle temperature of 280 °C to produce the nonwoven fiber with average diameter of 5.1 μm. The forming temperature has no effect on the hydrophilic properties of PLA/PBS nonwoven fabric. The melt jet spinning process was successfully applied for the biodegradable polymer to produce the environmentally friendly products.
The Effect of a Single Off-Center Shallow Donor Atom on the Binding Energy and Diamagnetic Susceptibility in a GaAs Horn Torus Quantum Dot
Authors: Boussetta Reda , Mommadi O. , Chouef Soufiane , Hbibi Mohammed , Belamkadem Laaziz , Chnafi Mohamed , El Hadi Mohamed , El Moussaouy Abdelaaziz , Duque Carlos Alberto , El-Miad Abdelhamid Kerkour
Published: September 2023

In this work, we have studied an electron confined in a GaAs Horn torus quantum dot in the presence of a shallow donor impurity. Using the effective mass approximation and by considering an infinite confinement potential, the Schrödinger equation was calculated by the finite difference method. The electron-impurity binding energy and the diamagnetic susceptibility are studied for different geometric sizes of the Horn torus. In addition, the effect of the radial and angular positions of the shallow donor impurity on the binding energy and the diamagnetic susceptibility are examined. The results show that the binding energy is much higher at small sizes of the nano system. Also, the diamagnetic susceptibility exhibits a symmetric behavior as a function of the angular position of the shallow impurity donor unlike that when the impurity moves radially. The influences of these parameter variants help us to better understand the effects of the size of the quantum dot and the position of the donor impurity, which improve the sensitive of the opto-electronic devices.
Intelligent Production Prediction of Deep Offshore Hydrocarbon Reservoir: A Case Study of Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria
Authors: Akano Theddeus Tochukwu , Ochulor Kenneth Chukwudi
Published: September 2023

Current methods for predicting output, such as material balancing and numerical simulation, need years of production history, and the model parameters employed determine how accurate they are. The use of artificial neural network (ANN) technology in the production forecasting of a deep offshore field under water injection/water flooding in Nigeria’s Niger-Delta region is investigated in this study. Oil, water, and gas production rates were predicted using well models and engineering features. Real-world field data from producer and water injection wells in deep offshore is used to test the models’ performance. Ninety percent (90%) of the historical data were utilised for training and validating the model framework before being put to the test with the remaining information. The predictive model takes little data and computation and is capable of estimating fluid production rate with a coefficient of prediction of more than 90%, with simulated results that match real-world data. The discoveries of this work could assist oil and gas businesses in forecasting production rates, determining a well’s estimated ultimate recovery (EUR), and making informed financial and operational decisions.
Two Elements Orthogonally Placed UWB-MIMO for RADAR, Satellite and Terrestrial Communications
Authors: Deshmukh Manish , Agrawal Abhijeet , Gupta Sumit Kumar , Das Soma
Published: September 2023

In this paper, a novel approach to design a compact ultrawideband (UWB) Multi-Input-Multi-Output (MIMO) antenna is presented. The proposed design consists of two elliptical monopoles placed orthogonal to each other for mutual coupling reduction. The design is integrated with three parallel coupled line strips for further mutual coupling reduction between the antenna elements. The physical dimension of the proposed design is 35 x 35 x 1.6 mm designed in low cost FR-4 substrate resulting in UWB characteristics in the WLAN range. The proposed design demonstrates good performance in the frequency range of 4.66 GHz to 12.42 GHz having large bandwidth of 7.76 GHz, with a mutual coupling of better than-20 dB in the entire band. The diversity performance, as measured by the correlation coefficient (ECC) and diversity gain (DG), is excellent, and within the acceptable range which proves that the proposed compact UWB MIMO antenna is a suitable candidate for RADAR, Satellite and Terrestrial Communications.
Glimpse into the biosecurity, antimicrobial usage, and antimicrobial resistance of fecal Escherichia coli associated with commercial chicken layer farms in a poultry dense area in Sri Lanka
Authors: Subhasinghe S. A. I. C. , Pabasara A. B. S. , Pathiraja P. M. H. M. , Karunarathna H. M. T. K. , Kalupahana R. S. , Kottawatta K. S. A.
Published: September 2023

Industrial food animal production plays an essential role in the global food supply chain. In parallel with the growth of the Sri Lankan poultry sector, antimicrobial usage has also been increased with the aim of reducing disease incidents. The development of antimicrobial resistance due to the irrational use of antimicrobials is a global problem. Commensals like Escherichia coli (E. coli) can easily acquire and transfer resistance to pathogenic and zoonotic bacteria which cause treatment failures in both humans and animals. The present study was conducted in 50 poultry layer (commercial chicken layers) farms in Kurunegala district of Sri Lanka during the period from November 2016 to January 2017. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect information mainly on the management, biosecurity, and antimicrobial usage of selected farms. Further, E. coli were isolated from the fecal samples collected from 26 farms among those 50 farms, and their antimicrobial-resistant profiles (AMR) were investigated. Results revealed that 98% of the farms had poor biosecurity management practices while using at least one antimicrobial drug (98%). The most commonly used antimicrobial drug was enrofloxacin (79.6%) followed by amoxicillin (61.2%), both sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (49%), tetracycline (26.5%), neomycin (22.4%), and tylosin (4.1%). AMR profile of fecal E. coli revealed that the highest resistance is for tetracycline(81.8%) followed by nalidixic acid (54.5%), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (40.9%), ampicillin (45.5%) and ciprofloxacin (31.8%). Lower levels of resistance, 13.6%, 9.1%, and 4.5% were observed for streptomycin, ceftazidime, and imipenem respectively. All the isolates were susceptible to amikacin and gentamycin; while 68.18% of isolated E. coli were multidrug-resistant (MDR). AMR and MDR findings of this study highlight the need of implementing strategies to regulate the usage of antimicrobial drugs in poultry farms in Sri Lanka, to prevent and control the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and diseases from a ‘one health’ perspective.
Clinica del vuoto: anoressie, dipendenze, psicosi
Authors: Bruschi Gianfranco
Published: September 2023

Il libro di Massimo Recalcati, Clinica del vuoto, edito in Italia la prima volta nel 2002, è per me un testo fondamentale per la riflessione psicologica sulle nuove forme di malessere e disturbo psichico che osserviamo da diversi anni nelle società cosiddette occidentali e quindi anche in Italia. La lettura che ho fatto di questo libro è stata lenta e ripresa più volte ed in tempi diversi, quasi a lasciare depositare la densa rete di significati che assume per il lavoro clinico nell’ambito dei disturbi della nutrizione e alimentazione (così come vengono chiamati oggi), nelle dipendenze patologiche, come anche nelle psicosi. Lo ritengo un contributo, per quanto di matrice teorica differente, importante per la mia esperienza di questi ultimi vent’anni di attività professionale. [...]
Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Treatments for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Authors: Jang Han Na , Oh Tae Jung
Published: September 2023

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most prevalent chronic complications of diabetes. The lifetime prevalence of DPN is thought to be >50%, and 15%–25% of patients with diabetes experience neuropathic pain, referred to as “painful DPN.” Appropriate treatment of painful DPN is important because this pain contributes to a poor quality of life by causing sleep disturbance, anxiety, and depression. The basic principle for the management of painful DPN is to control hyperglycemia and other modifiable risk factors, but these may be insufficient for preventing or improving DPN. Because there is no promising diseasemodifying medication for DPN, the pain itself needs to be managed when treating painful DPN. Drugs for neuropathic pain, such as gabapentinoids, serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, alpha-lipoic acid, sodium channel blockers, and topical capsaicin, are used for the management of painful DPN. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved pregabalin, duloxetine, tapentadol, and the 8% capsaicin patch as drugs for the treatment of painful DPN. Recently, spinal cord stimulation using electrical stimulation is approved by the FDA for the treatment for painful DPN. This review describes the currently available pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for painful DPN.
Zeolite intervention counteracts hepato-nephrotoxicity changes and regenerates insulin release in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Authors: Sultan Hussein A. , Ashry Mahmoud , El-Bitar Alaa M.H. , Moustafa Mohsen A.
Published: September 2023

Background and objective

Natural products from various sources tend to be potential candidates for drug discovery. Natural and synthetic zeolites are potentially useful biopharmaceuticals and bio-tools due to their unique and outstanding physical and chemical properties; therefore, this study aimed to estimate the hepatorenal preventive and insulin release restoration efficiencies of zeolite (natural and synthetic) in STZ-induced diabetic rats.

Materials and methods

Post inductions of hyperglycemia with a single (ip) dose of STZ (55 mg/kg), the rats were arranged into four groups (8 rats each): (I) normal control group, (II) STZ-diabetic rats, (III) STZ-diabetic rats treated orally with natural zeolite (300 mg/kg/day), and IV) STZ-diabetic rats treated with synthetic zeolite (300 mg/kg/day).

Results and conclusion

After 6 weeks of treatment of diabetic animals, both zeolite types markedly exhibited antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepato-nephroprotective, and antioxidative stress effects that were monitored from the significant reduction in glucose, ALAT, ASAT, urea, creatinine, MDA, and NO values concomitant with a significant rise in insulin, GSH, SOD and CAT values, close to the corresponding values of normal ones. Also, both zeolites succeeded to modulate STZ-induced histological distortion. In conclusion, both zeolites exhibited multi-health benefits with promising potential against STZ-induced diabetes. This effect may be attributed to the antioxidant and free radical scavenging mechanisms of zeolites that were evidenced by hepatorenal protective activities.
Morphological Spectrum of Bone Marrow Aspirates in Infections: A Clinico-Hematological Analysis
Authors: Aggarwal Divya , More Shilpi , Singh Ritika , Sikka Meera , Kotru Mrinalini
Published: September 2023

Context:

Bone marrow examination (BME) is an invaluable tool for cases with pyrexia of unknown origin and pancytopenia. However, it is under-utilized for diagnosing infectious etiology and there is a paucity of literature regarding its role in infective pathology.

Aims:

This study aims to bring to light the role of BME in diagnosing infectious pathology.

Settings and Design:

A retrospective study was carried out on bone marrow aspirates (BMAs) sent to the hematology department over the past 4 years. Clinical details, peripheral smears and BMA were retrieved from the records and analyzed.

Subjects and Methods:

Leishman-stained peripheral smears and BMA were studied along with bone marrow biopsy wherever feasible.

Results:

A total of 52 cases were studied. The most common clinical presentation was fever, clinical finding was splenomegaly and hematological finding was anemia. Based on the morphological findings in combination with clinical history, cases were categorized into–parasitic (26.9%), viral (23.1%), tubercular (11.5%), and nonspecific infections (38.5%). Parasites such as Leishmania donovani, microfilaria, plasmodium falciparum, and vivax were reported in 14/52 (27%) cases. Associated BMA findings were plasmacytosis, eosinophilia, reactive lymphocytosis, or dyserythopoiesis. In 38% (20/52) cases, no specific cause of infection was found in the bone marrow. These patients showed histiocytosis, hemophagocytosis, maturation arrest in myeloid lineage, relative myeloid hyperplasia, dysmyelopoiesis, toxic granulation/vacuolation in myeloid cells, lymphocytosis, increased plasma cells or monocytosis in marrow.

Conclusions:

Increased histiocytes, hemophagocytosis, dysplastic changes, maturation arrest, relative myeloid hyperplasia or reactive plasmacytosis, lymphocytosis, and monocytosis are BMA features which must alert the pathologist towards an infectious disease process, a knowledge of these changes can help extend the scope of BME beyond hemato-lymphoid malignancies.
Survival analysis of temporary anchorage devices: A retrospective analysis in a Nigerian orthodontic patient population
Authors: Umeh Onyinye Dorothy , Offojebe Uzoma Linda , Isiekwe Ikenna Gerald , Utomi Ifeoma , daCosta Oluranti
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVES:

Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are skeletal anchorage devices. They are minimally invasive and placed by the orthodontist to prevent unwanted tooth movement. This study evaluated the survival rate of orthodontic TADs at 6 months. This study also assessed the effect of age, gender, side, site, dental arch of placement, and length of the TADs on its survival rate.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committee of the hospital. The study sample comprised orthodontic patients who required the placement of TADs during treatment at a private dental facility in Lagos. Data for the study were obtained from the case files of the study subjects and included the subjects' age, gender, date of placement of the TADs, the site, side and arch of placement, the length of the TADs, and the survival rate of 6 months after placement.

RESULTS:

We reviewed 90 placed TADs and observed a survival rate of 88.9%. Most TAD failures occurred in the first month of placement (p = 001). There was no observable statistically significant effect of all other variables assessed (age, gender, arch, site, side, or implant length) on the survival rate of the TADs.

CONCLUSIONS:

The survival rate of TADs was high. Most TAD failures significantly occurred within one month of placement. There was no significant association between all other clinical variables and orthodontic mini-implant survival.
Clear Aligner Therapy: Up to date review article
Authors: AlMogbel AbdulMajeed
Published: September 2023

The advantages of Clear Aligners Therapy (CAT) include the braces being virtually invisible, comfortable to wear, and removable for eating and brushing; that way, CAT can be used to treat a wide range of orthodontic issues. In 1999, the company Align Technology introduced the frst commercial clear aligner system called Invisalign. The Invisalign system was initially only available to orthodontists, but later became available to general dentists as well. The system quickly gained popularity among patients who were looking for a more discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces. In 2000, Align Technology received FDA clearance for the Invisalign system, which further increased its popularity. The biomechanics of clear aligners involve the use of custom-made tooth aligners that are specifcally shaped to guide teeth into desired positions. These aligners are typically made from flexible materials such as polyurethane or ethylene vinyl acetate and are adjusted to apply the necessary forces for tooth movement. Attachment devices, such as power ridges or buttons, are often used to enhance or assist in specifc tooth movements and for retention of the aligner. The use of attachments allows for the exertion of desired force on the teeth, which is crucial for the success of Clear Aligner Therapy. CAT should be used if patients are concerned about the esthetic appearances of their teeth—for example, actors and other individuals that rely on their appearances in public in a professional context—and if the misalignment is not severe, so that clear aligners can still work. One should not use CAT in cases of severe crowding or spacing issues that require extractions. If the patient has complex jaw discrepancies or skeletal issues or if teeth need to be moved extensively in multiple directions, CAT is likely not going to be strong enough. In conclusion, Clear Aligner Therapy is a safe, effective, and convenient orthodontic treatment option that offers patients a virtually invisible way to achieve a straighter, more beautiful smile. With continued advancements in technology and a growing body of research supporting its effectiveness, the future of Clear Aligner Therapy looks bright.
Evaluating orthodontic bracket slot dimensions and morphology: A narrative review
Authors: Nahidh Mohammed , Yassir Yassir A.
Published: September 2023

The current article aims to review the previous studies that measure the orthodontic bracket slot dimensions and geometry. Searches in different databases, including PubMed Central, Science Direct, Wiley Online Library, the Cochrane Library, Textbooks, Google Scholar, and Research Gate, in addition to a manual search, were performed about the methods of assessing orthodontic bracket slot dimension up to March 2023. The irrelevant and duplicate studies were eliminated, leaving 35 studies for this narrative review. The findings indicate that the slots are oversized with diverging walls in most studies. Manufacturers must respect the standards during manufacturing brackets and adhere to the actual dimensions and tolerance values.
Evaluation of Implementation Effect of Reform and Practice of Vocational Literacy Curriculum for Higher Vocational Computer Science Majors Based on C4.5 Model
Authors: Xu Ai min , Lv Yan , Dai You Jia
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION: The cultivation of vocational literacy of higher vocational computer students is related to the employment prospects of graduates and has a significant impact on the computer talent market. The success or failure of curriculum reform will directly impact the effect of cultivating professionalism in higher vocational computer majors.
OBJECTIVES: This paper introduces the source and function of the C4.5 model, establishes model evaluation indexes to assess the application effect of the C4.5 model; the number of iterations and prediction accuracy are important indexes of the model's functioning and puts forward five measures suggestions for the reform of vocational literacy course of higher vocational computer majors.
METHODS: C4.5 model is applied to reform vocational literacy courses for higher vocational computer majors, and the effect of practical implementation is evaluated using a questionnaire.
RESULTS: By applying the C4.5 model to reform the vocational literacy course for senior computer majors, the graduates' vocational literacy has been significantly improved.
CONCLUSION: The research contributes to the realization of the goal of cultivating higher vocational computer talents and provides the market with computer talents with outstanding professionalism.
Exploring Significance of SPOC: A Path to Modernization of Music Cloud Computing
Authors: Li Zhaoxia
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION: With the development of the information age and the application of cloud computing and big data technology, new changes have occurred in the field of education. Today, the form of learning is becoming more and more diversified, and cloud computing, big data and other information technologies can be more often applied in teaching and learning. The application of cloud computing to the creation and teaching of music can not only improve the interaction between teachers and students in the traditional classroom, but also cloud computing can better capture the problems of teaching in the classroom and provide adjustment suggestions through big data.
OBJECTIVES: This study is to realize distance music teaching of SPOC through cloud computing, big data and other technologies. Further use of cloud computing technology is to improve the traditional music teaching classroom teaching and learning tools are not rich enough, the student perception is more single problem. At the same time, cloud computing technology is also utilized in order to explore the effect of distance music education.
METHODS: Based on the management of learning theory, constructivism and communicative learning theory, this paper carries out the research on music creation and teaching through the methods of cloud computing and big data, and collects and summarizes the related literature at home and abroad, researches the development of big data and cloud computing in the field of music teaching and introduces the principle of SPOC teaching that supports students' independent learning through big data technology.
RESULTS: Based on the training concept of MOOC and cloud computing, the teaching process encourages teachers and students to apply the pedagogical methods of cloud computing to improve the level of music nowadays teaching and learning at the same time, improve the overall quality of students.
CONCLUSION: Music aesthetics education has diversity, SPOC learning process and cloud computing technology should be developed by developing an independent learning method. Therefore, cloud computing technology can help students learn music independently in a three-dimensional way, effectively develop the design stage of the learning process, use big data and cloud computing to better enrich the music teaching model, and implement the construction of independent knowledge. Future research can continue to develop towards empirical evidence and a large number of data experiments.
Artificial intelligence and its impact on job opportunities among university students in North Lima, 2023
Authors: Ruiz-Talavera Doris , Cruz-Aguero Jaime Enrique De la , García-Palomino Nereo , Calderón-Espinoza Renzo , Marín-Rodriguez William Joel
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Artificial intelligence is a technology that replaces human activities, favors business productivity and raises concerns about job losses and economic and social challenges. Method: The research uses a quantitative approach and a non-experimental study design with correlational scope. It identifies two variables: artificial intelligence (AI) and job opportunity. It evaluates students of the Adult Education Program (PFA) of the Universidad César Vallejo. Data collection was done through a virtual survey with Likert scale questions. Results: The study conducted a descriptive analysis of two variables: artificial intelligence and job opportunities. A moderate and positive correlation was observed between both variables, suggesting a significant relationship between the level of artificial intelligence and job opportunities of the respondents. Discussion: The study reveals a positive and moderate correlation between the knowledge of artificial intelligence and the perception of job opportunities. It is important to adapt to this global technology to improve employability. Conclusion: The findings support that artificial intelligence transforms society and the labor market. Although 86% of students know AI, most need more training in this field, even in areas with projected growth in AI-related employment.
Platformization and the Metaverse: Opportunities and Challenges for Urban Sustainability and Economic Development
Authors: Qadir Aram Mohammed-Amin , Fatah Ava Omar
Published: September 2023

In simpler terms, our day-to-day life, from various urban sectors to all deep corners of city life, is becoming hugely influenced by digital platforms' data systems, economic tactics, and ways of management. This is a trend that we call "platformization." It's taken us to a point where we now live in what's often described as a "platform society" because these platforms now largely control urban civilizations. What's fascinating is that this platformization trend has created something pretty striking: the Metaverse. The Metaverse is an impressive global platform project launched by Meta, the company we used to know as Facebook. This project brings to life a potential "virtual world" that mirrors our reality. The idea is that the Metaverse can serve as a virtual version of the future cities – not too different from what we think of as smart cities. Thanks to cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), and Digital Twins, we now have enough resources and understanding of human behavior to make a project like the Metaverse possible. The promise is that the Metaverse can revolutionize how we design cities and deliver public services, making cities more efficient, accountable, and with a higher quality performance. But of course, the arrival of the Metaverse isn't without its worries. There are many questions over the ethical, human, social, and cultural implications the Metaverse may have. Particularly, there are concerns about the kind of impact it may have on the quality of human social relationships and how it may reshape urban life. To unpack all of these, this research work aims to thoroughly examine available literature on this topic. The paper further looks into the new products and services coming into being because of the Metaverse, examining how they might help smart cities, especially those aiming for better environment, economy, and social sustainability. The insights gathered here could help city leaders understand the Metaverse's potential for technology-driven urban practices and future city plans. It also takes a critical stance, challenging whether the Metaverse might significantly change how reality is constructed in our increasingly platform-driven urban world. This discussion, hopefully, can fuel future research and critical conversation on this hot topic.
The value relevance of digitalization disclosure in integrated reports: A South African perspective
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, Sukhari Aneetha , Coetsee Daniël ,   University of Johannesburg, Ade-Ibijola Abejide ,   University of Johannesburg
Published: September 2023

The inevitable disruptions in the Fourth Industrial Revolution necessitates that companies provide investors with digitalization disclosure in integrated reports. This paper investigated whether digitalization disclosure in integrated reports affects the share prices of South African listed companies. The relationship between digitalization disclosure and share prices is examined using the Ohlson (1995) Model through the application of panel data. A new proxy for the “other information” variable in the Ohlson (1995) Model was created for digitalization disclosure by developing a disclosure index to measure the scope of digitalization disclosure in integrated reports. The disclosure index was incorporated into a new text analysis software named the Fourth Industrial Revolution Disclosure Analysis Tool (4IRDAT), which uses algorithms based on natural language processing techniques to facilitate the content analysis of digitalization disclosure in integrated reports. Two scenarios were evaluated: including loss-making companies and excluding loss-making companies. The sample size, including loss-making companies and excluding loss-making companies, was 90 (270 observations) and 72 (216 observations), respectively, for three years from 2018 to 2020. It was established that there was an increase in digitalization disclosure over three years. The results indicated that digitalization disclosure had yet to be incorporated in the share price of South African listed companies for both scenarios. This study is indispensable to regulators, practitioners, standard setters, and academics because it provides empirical evidence on the value relevance of digitalization disclosure in integrated reports. This area has not been interrogated in a South African context.
Aluminum Alloy, Plate (7055-T7751) 8.0Zn - 2.3Cu - 2.0Mg - 0.16Zr Solution Heat Treated, Stress Relieved, and Overaged
Authors:   AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
Published: September 2023

This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of plate 0.500 to 1.500 inches (12.70 to 38.10 mm), inclusive, in thickness (see 8.6).
Aluminum Alloy, Extrusions 6.2Zn - 2.3Cu - 2.2Mg - 0.12Zr (7050-T74511) Solution Heat Treated, Stress Relieved, Straightened, and Overaged
Authors:   AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
Published: September 2023

This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles 5.000 inches (127.00 mm) and under in nominal diameter or thickness and 32 square inches (206 cm2) and under in cross-sectional area, and tubing 3.000 inches (76.20 mm) and under in wall thickness and 20 square inches (129 cm2) and under in cross-sectional area (see 8.5).
Koncept avtorstva in avtorskega v gledališču, prevodu in prevodu za gledališče
Authors: Čebulj Živa
Published: September 2023

V članku bomo, izhajajoč iz konjekture o izmuzljivosti in obenem samoumevnosti koncepta avtorja ter ob poudarku, da je gledališka predstava, nastala iz predloge prevedenega besedila, interdisciplinarni dogodek, ki ga moremo (in moramo) razčlenjevati z vidika vsaj dveh obširnih teoretičnih disciplin, in sicer z vidika teatrologije in prevodoslovja, zbrali temeljne konceptualizacije avtorstva obeh disciplin. Teatrologija med drugim preučuje avtorsko funkcijo, ki se je v gledališču z avtorja besedila prestavila na režiserja oz. razširila na režiserja in avtorsko skupino, ki ustvarja po sodelovalnem principu. Koncept avtorstva je kompleksen tudi pri prevodih in v prevodoslovju, saj ima vsak prevod vsaj dva avtorja: avtorja izvirnega besedila in avtorja prevedenega besedila. Iskanje avtorja in avtorskega se izkaže za še posebej kompleksno, kadar govorimo o predstavah, ki nastanejo na podlagi prevedenega besedila ali celo v dialogu z njim. V članku sopostavimo ustaljeno videnje avtorstva kot linearne verige (od avtorja besedila, prevajalca, režiserja ter uprizoritvene skupine skupaj z igralci) ter novo konceptualizacijo avtorstva v sodobnem gledališču kot rizomsko strukturo. Z diskusijo o ustvarjalnosti, kompleksnih strukturah avtorske funkcije in avtorskih dejanj ter o odgovornosti za pomen se članek vključuje v diskurz o avtorskem ter dvojico zvestoba/svoboda nadomešča s pojmoma sodelovanje in zaupanje.
Les dialectismes dans Balerina, Balerina de Marko Sosič et leur traduction française
Authors: Vaupot Sonia , Mavrič Tessa
Published: September 2023

Le roman de Marko Sosič, Balerina Balerina, paru en 1997, a remporté plusieurs prix littéraires. Cette œuvre slovène résiste à la traduction du fait de l’écriture personnelle de l’auteur, mais aussi la valeur littéraire du dialecte du Littoral slovène et italien que l’écrivain a mêlé au slovène standard, créant ainsi une prose poétique particulière. Dans cet article, nous évoquerons la difficulté de traduire ou d’adapter ce dialecte en français, puis nous analyserons les choix du traducteur et les procédés adoptés pour résoudre les difficultés posées par la présence d’éléments dialectaux dans le roman.
Derivation of Painlev\'e type system with $D_4^{(1)}$ affine Weyl group symmetry in a self-similarity limit
Authors: Aratyn H. , Gomes J. F. , Lobo G. V. , Zimerman A. H.
Published: September 2023

We show how the zero-curvature equations based on a loop algebra of $D_4$
with a principal gradation reduce via self-similarity limit to a polynomial
Hamiltonian system of coupled Painlev\'e III models with four canonical
variables and $D_4^{(1)}$ affine Weyl group symmetry.
La configuración personal como tarea ética
Authors: Fernández de Liencres Francisco Javier
Published: September 2023

Toda moral centrada en el deber sin ninguna integración personal y responsable, puede ser el origen de un sentido de culpabilidad que dificulte cualquier proyecto de corrección. La recuperación de la idea de ética como camino a la realización personal, la  consideración de la ética como ''vida buena'' para personas comprometidas con la justicia, nos permitirá entender la ética como una vía para alcanzar el equilibrio de las relaciones personales consigo mismas, otras cosas y las personas.
Ibn Arabi y Swedenborg: propuestas para una filosofía figurativa
Authors: Antón Pacheco José Antonio
Published: September 2023

Ibn Arabi y Swedenborg son dos pensadores ideales del movimiento que llamamos ''filosofía figurativa'', es decir. un pensamiento que se caracteriza por una sistematización de la realidad utilizando figuras, imágenes e ilustraciones, en lugar de utilizar conceptos. Eso significa implícitamente una experiencia del mundo y de Dios determinada por las observaciones personales y el pluralismo ontológico. Por lo tanto, Ibn Arabi y Swedenborg son vistos como representantes de una espiritualidad alejada del principio de incertidumbre y del absoluto único.
Physicians Presenteeism and Spirituality in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ceyhan Şükran , Yılmaz Tuğba , Alagüney Mehmet Erdem , Yılmaz Tarık Eren
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the spirituality (spiritual attitudes) and presenteeism (inability to be present at work) of family medicine clinic assistants who worked in many areas related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic in a pandemic hospital and to determine the factors affecting them and to investigate the relationship between them. The study is an observational and cross-sectional study and the sample consisted of family medicine residents (n=127) working in the Family Medicine Clinic of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, which served as the largest pandemic hospital in Turkey, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first part of the questionnaire form included the sociodemographic information of the participants, the second part included the data to determine the presenteeism status and its causes, and the Stanford presenteeism scale to devote oneself to work scale was applied. The third part included the spirituality scale. The presenteeism scale mean score of the physicians participating in the study was 18.75 points out of 30 points. The mean score of the spirituality scale was found to be 100.14 points out of 135 points, and the relationship between them was not found to be statistically significant. It has been observed that physicians who took a more active role in the pandemic had a lower level of inability to be present in their work, that is, higher job performance, compared to those who remained on passive duty for various reasons. A positive moderate correlation was found between the general health status of physicians and their job performance. It was determined that among the people with whom the physicians lived together during the pandemic period, the situation of being absent from work was higher in those who had a relative with a chronic disease compared to those who did not. It has been determined that those who have a spare person who can take care of themselves in the pandemic are less likely to be absent from their jobs than those who do not. It has been determined that among the physicians who had COVID-19, the situation of being absent from work was higher in those who required a rest report after isolation, compared to those who did not. On the other hand, physicians' mean scores of spirituality scale sub-dimensions such as "spiritual coping, transcendence, search for meaning, spiritual contentment, connection, harmony with nature" and total spirituality score were found to be high. In the study, physicians' presenteeism was found to be at a moderate level and spirituality at a high level. The awareness of physicians about the concept of presenteeism and spirituality was increased, the literature related to the conduct of this study was contributed in the field of health, and a different perspective was presented to the literature on the necessity of evaluating the human as a whole for the solution of presenteeism and the importance of addressing the regulatory role of spiritual attitudes.
ALGAE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: CHISTI YUSUF
Published: September 2023

Algae (phytoplankton and seaweeds) and their plant descendants shaped the Earth’s environment over millions of years to make human existence possible. Food ultimately provided by phytoplankton supports nearly all aquatic animal life, and algae influence key phenomena underpinning the sustainability of life. The natural contributions of algae to a sustainable existence can be augmented through human effort to counter some of the adverse impacts of human activity on climate and the biosphere. As discussed in this article, algae have the potential to sustainable supply food, feed, fuels, other renewable chemicals and materials. They can be used to renewably clean up the environment.
Televizyonda Reality Show’ların Kadın İzleyiciler İçin Anlamları
Authors: GÖKMEN Esma
Published: September 2023

Özel televizyon kanallarında hafta içi gündüz kuşağında yayınlanmakta olan Reality Show programlarının ele alındığı bu çalışmada, kadın izleyicilerin bu tür programlara yönelik ilgisinin nedenleri araştırılmıştır. Amaç: Özellikle kadınlar tarafından yoğun biçimde izlendiği düşünülen bu programların, kadın izleyicilerin zihnindeki anlamlarını belirlemek, onlar için ne ifade ettiğini ortaya çıkarmak hedeflenmektedir. Çalışma, ticari birer program olarak üretilen gündüz Relaity Showlarının, kârı maksimize etmek için yapılandırılan biçim ve içeriklerinin izleyicideki anlam örüntülerini ortaya çıkarmak ve izleyicinin bu programlara dair düşüncelerini açığa çıkarmak üzere gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yöntem: Bu çerçevede nitel araştırma tekniklerinden biri olan görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma evreni Türkiye'de özel televizyon kanallarında yayınlanmakta olan Reality Show programlarını izleyen kadın izleyicilerdir. Bu evren içinden "amaçlı örneklem" tekniği kullanılmak suretiyle seçilen 10 kadın izleyici ile görüşülmüştür. Kadınların hafta içi günde en az 2 saat bir ya da daha fazla Reality Show programını izlemeleri, ölçüt olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu nedenle bu ölçüte uyan kadın izleyiciler amaçlı olarak belirlenmiş ve yüz yüze görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Elde edilen verilere göre, kadınların gündüz Reality Showlarını yoğunlukla olumsuz olarak değerlendirdikleri ve bu programların onları negatif etkilediği bilgisine ulaşılmıştır. Kadınlar, gündüz Realiy Showlarında izledikleri hikâyelerden zaman zaman olumlu dersler çıkarsalar da genel olarak bu programların toplumdaki bireylere zarar verdiğini ve kötü örnek teşkil ettiğini düşünmektedir. Kadınların Reality Showları, belirli bir farkındalıkla izledikleri ancak, bu farkındalığın bu tür programları izlemeyi sonlandıracak bir boyut içermediği de ifade edilebilir. Özgünlük: Çalışmanın özel televizyon kanallarının en çok seyredilen program türlerinden biri olan Reality Show’ların, bu programları yoğun olarak seyreden kadın izleyicilerdeki anlam örüntülerini ortaya çıkaracak olması ve kadınlarda ne tür etkiler oluşturduğunu belirleyerek bilimsel veriler sunması bakımından önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir. Çalışmanın, ulaşılan verilerin bu tür programlara karşı izleyicide bir farkındalık yaratacak olması ve literatürde bu tür akademik çalışmaların son dönem televizyon kültürü bağlamında yeterli düzeyde yer almaması açısından özgün olduğu düşünülmektedir. Çalışma, bir izleyici çalışması olması ve izleyicilerin Reality Showlarla ilgili farklı düşüncelerini günümüz koşulları bağlamında açığa çıkarması nedeniyle de literatüre katkı sağlayacaktır.