bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Libertarianism, Hard Determinism, and Epoché
in Indian Buddhism
Authors: Ferraro Giuseppe
Published: March 2024

Scholars who wonder how the Buddha would take sides in the traditional debate on the existence of free will generally believe that it is possible to attribute to him a single point of view capable of reconciling apparent inconsistencies that arise from the reading of the scriptural pages that might be related to this issue. The thesis of this paper is that the Buddha’s position on the question of free will is in fact far from being univocal. Rather, in each of the three philosophical registers that can be identified in his teachings, different answers to the same question are implicit—in the personalist dimension of the Buddhadharma a libertarian language is spoken; the reductionist register of the non-self doctrine, on the other hand, necessarily implies a hard determinist position; finally, in the antimetaphysical context of the middle path, we find a suspension of judgement regarding the determinism/free will dilemma.
Innovative K-Means based machine learning method for determination of non-uniform image coordinate system in panoramic imaging: a case study with Ladybug2 camera
Authors: Ergun Bahadır
Published: March 2024

Currently, the practical implementations of panoramic cameras range from vehicle navigation to space studies due to their 360-degree imaging capability in particular. In this variety of uses, it is possible to calculate three-dimensional coordinates from a panoramic image, especially using the Direct Linear Transformation (DLT) method. There are several types of omnidirectional cameras which can be classified mainly as central and non-central cameras for 360-degree imaging. The central omnidirectional cameras are those which satisfy the single-viewpoint characteristic. Multi-camera systems are usually developed for applications for which two-image stereo vision is not flexible enough to capture the environment surrounding a moving platform. Although the technology based on multi-view geometry is inexpensive, accessible, and highly customizable, multi-camera panoramic imaging systems pose a difficulty in obtaining a single projection center for the cameras. In this study, not only a defining method of the non-uniform image coordinate system is suggested by means of the K-Means algorithm for a single panoramic image, captured with a Ladybug2 panoramic camera in the panoramic calibration room but also the use of an elliptical panoramic projection coordinate system definition by Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) method in panoramic view. The results of the suggested method have been compared with the DLT algorithm for a single panoramic image which defined a conventional photogrammetric image coordinate system.
Equity and efficiency of health resource allocation in township health centers in Sichuan Province, China
Authors: Zhou Minghua
Published: March 2024

Objective

To analyze the equity and efficiency of health resource allocation in township health centers in Sichuan Province, and to provide a scientific basis for promoting the development of township health centers in Sichuan Province, China.

Methods

The Lorenz curve, Gini coefficient and health resource density index were used to analyze the equity of health resource allocation in township health centers in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2021, and data envelopment analysis(DEA) was used to analyze the efficiency of health resource allocation in township health centers in Sichuan Province from 2017 to 2021.

Results

The Gini coefficient of health resources of township health centers in Sichuan Province is below 0.2 by population in addition to the number of beds in 2020–2021 and practicing (assistant) physicians in 2021, and the Gini coefficient of health resources of township health centers in Sichuan Province is above 0.6 by geography. The Lorentz curve of health resources of township health centers in Sichuan Province is closer to the equity line by population allocation and further from the equity line by geographical allocation. The average level of township health centers in Sichuan Province is used as the standard to calculate the health resource density standard index(W) of each region, the Ws of Panzhihua, Ganzi, Aba and Liangshan are less than 1, and the Ws of Ziyang, Neijiang, Deyang and Meishan are greater than 1. The overall efficiency of township health centers in Sichuan Province in 2017 and 2021 is 1, and the DEA is relatively effective. The overall efficiency of township health centers in Sichuan Province in 2018 and 2019 is not 1, and the DEA is relatively ineffective. The overall efficiency of all health resources in Mianyang and Ziyang is 1, and the DEA is relatively effective. The overall efficiency of all health resources in Suining, Neijiang, Yibin, Aba and Ganzi is not 1, and the DEA is relatively ineffective.

Conclusion

The equity of health resource allocation by population is better than that by geography in township health centers in Sichuan Province. Combining population and geographical factors, the health resource allocation of Panzhihua, Ganzi, Aba and Liangshan is lower than the average level of Sichuan Province. The efficiency of health resource allocation in township health centers in Sichuan Province is low.
“Hope, but also Danger”: A Conversation with Larissa Lai on not Going Back and the ‘Re’ of Recuperation
Authors: Estévez Yanes Jennifer , Hernández González Sheila
Published: March 2024

Larissa Lai is a poet, fiction writer and academic who holds a Canada Research Chair at the University of Calgary, where she directs The Insurgent Architects’ House for Creative Writing. She has authored nine books. Her most recent works are The Tiger Flu, Iron Goddess of Mercy and The Lost Century. She is a recipient of the Jim Duggins Novelist’s Prize, the Lambda Literary Award, and the Otherwise Honor Book. She was recently awarded a Maria Zambrano Fellowship at the University of Huelva in Spain and has been actively engaged in cultural organizing, experimental poetry and speculative fiction communities since the 1980s. Her work often explores themes of identity intertwined with elements of science fiction and the fantastical imagination. This interview took place in Parque García Sanabria on 24th March 2023 during a visit of Larissa Lai to the University of La Laguna. This interview focuses on the convergence of history, myth and affects, providing a reflection on the circularity of time and the promise of happiness.
A Formalisation of Core Erlang, a Concurrent Actor Language
Authors: Bereczky Péter , Horpácsi Dániel , Thompson Simon
Published: March 2024

In order to reason about the behaviour of programs described in a programming language, a mathematically rigorous definition of that language is needed. In this paper, we present a machine-checked formalisation of concurrent Core Erlang (a subset of Erlang) based on our previous formalisations of its sequential sublanguage. We define a modular, frame stack semantics, show how program evaluation is carried out with it, and prove a number of properties (e.g. determinism, confluence). Finally, we define program equivalence based on bisimulations and prove that side-effect-free evaluation is a bisimulation. This research is part of a wider project that aims to verify refactorings to prove that particular program code transformations preserve program behaviour.
Fizikai aktivitás és jóllét megjelenése az egészségnevelésben
Authors: Beregi Erika , Bognár József
Published: March 2024

A nevelési-oktatási intézményeknek jelentős feladatuk van a tanulók egészségmagatartási szokásrendszerének formálásában. A rendszeres fizikai aktivitás biztosítása, ezáltal a jóllét támogatása fokozott szerepet kell kapjon az iskola mindennapi tevékenysége során. A kutatás célja az iskolai egészségnevelés jellemzőinek feltárása, kiemelten a fizikai aktivitás oldaláról. Továbbá célként fogalmazódott meg egy saját készítésű mérőeszköz tesztelése és az iskolai egészségnevelés jellemzőinek és összefüggéseinek feltárása. Az adatfelvétel Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén vármegye egyik technikumának tanulói körében, online kérdőív segítségével történt (N = 104). A vizsgálat során a HBSC kutatás kérdéssorából adaptált kérdések, a WHO Jól-lét kérdőív (WBI-5) rövidített változata és egy saját szerkesztésű kérdőív alkalmazására került sor. Ennek tesztelésére Chronbach-α számítást, a nemek válaszai közötti különbözőségek feltárására független kétmintás t-próbát, az évfolyamok esetében pedig varianciaanalízist végeztünk. Elmondható, hogy az iskolai egészségnevelés jellemzőinek feltárását biztosító kérdőív megbízható (α = 0,95). Főbb eredményeink közé tartozik, hogy leggyakrabban a testnevelők végeznek egészségnevelési feladatokat, a tanulók önminősített egészségi állapota elfogadható, ami az aktív élénk állapot szintjével közepes erősségű korrelációt mutatott (r = 0,45; p = 0,001). Az egészségfejlesztés során alkalmazott oktatási módszerek közül leggyakrabban az előadás (73,8%) és a magyarázat (69,6%) jelent meg a vizsgált technikumban. Az iskolai egészségnevelés fejlesztéséhez és hatékonyságának méréséhez, a helyzetelemzéshez az értékeléshez is segítséget nyújthatnak olyan típusú mérőeszközök, melyek az egészségnevelés jellemzőit több perspektívából is vizsgálják.
Kiitos! Mit köszönhetnénk a finn oktatási rendszernek?
Authors: Takácsné Szabó Melinda
Published: March 2024

A finn oktatási rendszer híres a magas színvonalú és inkluzív oktatásáról. A finn diákoknak korai életkoruktól kezdve nagy szabadságuk van a tanulásban, és a finn oktatásban hangsúlyt helyeznek a játékalapú tanulásra, a kreativitásra és az egyéni érdeklődésre épülő oktatási módszerekre. Az oktatási folyamatban a finn rendszer erősen támogatja a diákok egyéni igényeinek figyelembevételét. A finn oktatási rendszernek sikerült jó eredményeket elérnie, és a nemzetközi rangsorokban gyakran előkelő helyeket foglal el. Emellett a finn oktatási rendszer egyenlőségre törekszik, és erőfeszítéseket tesz a szociális különbségek csökkentése érdekében. A magyar oktatási rendszernek is megvannak a sajátosságai és erősségei. A magyar iskolarendszer az általános iskolák, középiskolák és egyetemek széles hálózatából áll. Az oktatási minőség és eredmények terén az országban vannak kiemelkedő intézmények és sikeres diákok. Az országban az oktatás központi irányítás alatt áll, és nagy hangsúlyt helyez az alapvető ismeretek megszerzésére. A magyar oktatási rendszernek vannak kihívásai is, mint például a finanszírozás, a tanárok alacsony fizetése, az oktatási eszközök hiánya és az infrastrukturális problémák, az egyenlőtlenségek és a szakképzés terén tapasztalható hiányosságok. A magyar oktatásirányítás tanulhat és inspirálódhat a finn példából a diákcentrikusság és egyéni igények figyelembevétele, az oktatás örömének hangsúlyozása, egyenlőség és társadalmi integráció, a tanárok megbecsülése és támogatása, a tanárképzés minősége és a pedagógusok professzionalizmusa tekintetében.
Digitáliseszköz-használat a Waldorf-oktatást választó családok gyerekeinek életében
Authors: Molnár Orsolya
Published: March 2024

A digitális eszközök térnyerésével egy időben számos kérdés merül fel azzal kapcsolatban is, hogy az milyen szerepelt tölt be az egyének és családok életében, milyen hatással van a szülő-gyerek kapcsolat formálódására, illetve milyen nevelési eszközöket alkalmaznak a szülők, mikor a képernyőhasználatról van szó. Tanulmányomban ezen a tematikán belül is egy speciális csoportra helyezem a hangsúlyt: arra tettem kísérletet, hogy betekintést nyerjek azoknak a családoknak a hétköznapjaiba, szokásrendszereibe az IKT-eszközökre vonatkozóan, akik gyerekeik számára az állami oktatás helyett az alternatív pedagógiát választották. A vizsgálat célcsoportja azok az anyák voltak, akik a Waldorf-pedagógia mellett döntöttek, és akik gyerekei Erdélyben, Marosvásárhelyen a Waldorf-iskolába járnak. Felmerül a kérdés, hogy a Waldorf oktatási módszer rendelkezik-e arra vonatkozó elvrendszerrel, irányvonallal, hogy a szülők hogyan viszonyuljanak gyerekeik képernyőhasználatához, illetve felfedezhető-e bármilyen eltérés ezeknek a gyerekeknek a digitális szokásaiban. Ennek vizsgálására strukturált mélyinterjús módszert alkalmaztam annak érdekében, hogy a problémakört minél több dimenzió mentén fel tudjam térképezni. A mélyinterjú kérdéscsoportjait öt téma köré építettem fel: az alternatív oktatásra eső választás okainak feltárása, és annak viszonya a digitális eszközhasználathoz; a családban megjelenő digitáliseszköz-használati szokások; a családban képernyő előtt töltött idő; a szabályozás különböző formáinak megnyilvánulása; illetve a családban gyakorolt ellenőrzési és büntetési formák. A kapott nyersanyagot narratív szövegelemzési, illetve diskurzuselemzési módszerrel elemeztem négy dimenzió mentén: alternatív oktatás és digitális eszközök kapcsolata, családi dinamika a digitális eszközök tükrében, szabályozási formák és szülői nevelési stílusok előfordulása és a szülők szabályozási stratégiái.
A felvételi pontszám előrejelző ereje az egyetemi sikerességre
Authors: Kocsis Ádám , Molnár Gyöngyvér
Published: March 2024

Az egyetemi sikerességet meghatározó tényezők vizsgálata közel ötven éves múltra tekint vissza (Tinto, 1975). A hallgatók összetételének, illetve a környezeti tényezők folyamatos változása miatt általános modellt alkotni nehéz (Clercq és mtsai, 2017), sőt a kutatások eredménye sokszor ellentmondásos. A tanulmány keretein belül az ország egyik vezető egyetemén megvalósuló követéses vizsgálat adatait elemeztük abból a célból, hogy (1) összegyetemi szinten feltérképezzük a felvételi pontszám tanulmányi sikerességre, majd diplomaszerzésre gyakorolt előrejelző erejét, (2) jellemezzük ugyanezen jelenség működésének mechanizmusait a főbb képzési területeken, azaz az egyetemi struktúrát alapul véve képzési területi bontásban elemezzük, hogy a felvételi pontszám alapján milyen mértékben jelezhető előre a sikeres tanulmányi teljesítmény, majd a diplomaszerzés. Az elemzés mintáját az egyetem bemeneti kompetenciamérésén részt vett 3248 hallgató eredményei, illetve a hallgatók követéses tanulmányi adatai képezték. Az adatfelvétel az eDia rendszer támogatásával valósult meg. Az eredmények alapján összegyetemi szinten a felvételi pontszám pozitív és közepes erősségű előrejelző erővel bírt az első évben megszerzett kreditek mennyiségére, ami már közepes-erős erővel jelezte előre a későbbi diplomaszerzést. A felvételi pontszám diplomaszerzést közvetlenül előrejelző hatása alacsony szintűnek bizonyult. A karonként lefuttatott modellek és útegyütthatóik között jelentős különbségek manifesztálódtak, ugyanakkor megállapítható, hogy a lemorzsolódás csökkentése és a sikeres diplomaszerzés támogatása céljából képzési területtől függetlenül elsődlegesen a tanulmányaikat kezdő hallgatók azon sajátosságaira érdemes fókuszálni, amelyek módosíthatóak, és a leginkább meghatározó erővel bírnak az első két szemeszter sikeres elvégzésére, ugyanis az első éves sikeres egyetemi teljesítmény komoly előrejelző erővel bír a későbbi sikeres diplomaszerzésre.
THERMAL PROCESSING OF OIL FLAX BONES INTO ACTIVATED CARBON
Authors: Safin Rushan Gareevich , Sotnikov Victor Georgievich
Published: March 2024

Flax shives – waste generated during the primary processing of flax in the textile industry, make up 70% of the total mass of oil flax stalks. The results of an experimental study of the thermal processing of oil flax bonfires by the method of slow conductive pyrolysis in the temperature range of 400–650 °C are presented. An experimental bench for thermal decomposition of flax fire and activation of carbon residue by superheated water vapor is presented. The required temperature regimes of pyrogenetic decomposition were established, which are in the range of 500–600 °C. An analysis of the physicochemical properties of experimental samples of biochar obtained by pyrogenetic decomposition of flax fires has been carried out. At low temperatures of 400–430 °C, the specific gravity of carbon is in the range of 80–82%. Under temperature conditions of 500–600 °C, the specific gravity of carbon was 91–93%. At higher temperature conditions, the yield of gaseous products increases, and the ash content in the solid carbonaceous residue increases. The modes of steam activation of biochar from flax fires have been established, so to achieve the best sorption values, water vapor should be at a temperature of 900 °C. A comparative analysis of the sorption abilities of experimentally obtained activated carbon with BAU-A activated carbon is given. Based on the data obtained, it was concluded that the activated carbon from the fire of flax corresponds to the parameters of GOST 6217-74.
Asociación entre el patrón dietético y la sarcopenia en individuos con criterios de síndrome metabólico: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Catalina-Palomares Daniel , Botella Juan Lorena , De Frutos-Galindo Irene , Yubero-García Paula , Fernández-Somoano Ana , Martín-Sánchez Vicente , Marcos-Delgado Alba
Published: March 2024

Introducción: El objetivo principal de esta revisión sistemática fue explorar la relación los patrones dietéticos y el desarrollo de sarcopenia en personas con criterios diagnósticos de síndrome metabólico.
 Métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de acuerdo con el estándar de las directrices PRISMA. Los criterios de inclusión fueron población adulta (mayor de 18 años), ambos sexos, diagnosticados de síndrome metabólico (SM) o alguno de sus componentes (obesidad, dislipemia, hipertensión o resistencia a la insulina), estudios transversales, de cohortes o ensayos clínicos aleatorizados y artículos en inglés o español. El número de registro del protocolo en PROSPERO es CRD42022369071.
Resultados: Se encontraron 662 artículos, tras el cribado y selección, se analizaron 16. Dichos artículos fueron 12 estudios transversales, 1 ECA y 3 estudios de cohortes. La muestra total estudiada fue de 21453 personas. Se observó heterogeneidad en los métodos de recogida de información de los estudios. Los resultados se dividieron en tres grupos según los métodos de recogida de datos utilizados en el estudio: encuesta dietética, Cuestionario de Frecuencia de Alimentos (FFQ) y otros métodos. Se encontró una asociación entre la baja ingesta de fibra o vitamina C y las dietas desequilibradas con el desarrollo de sarcopenia en personas con SM. Sin embargo, se encontró asociación entre una dieta rica en hidratos de carbono, Dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DAHS), la dieta mediterránea, ovolactovegetariana y las dietas tradicionales brasileñas y un menor riesgo de desarrollo sarcopenia.
Conclusiones: Se encontró una asociación entre la baja ingesta de fibra y las dietas desequilibradas y un alto riesgo de desarrollo de sarcopenia, mientras que las dietas de buena calidad con un alto contenido en verduras, fibra y alimentos antiinflamatorios redujeron el riesgo.
Financiación: no existen fuentes de financiación para este estudio.
Detection of Financial Reporting Fraud: The Case of Socially Responsible Firms
Authors: Triyanto Dedik Nur
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the implementation of fraud pentagon theory, covering pressure, opportunity, rationalization, competence, and arrogance variables on financial statement fraud using the Beneish M-score method for socially responsible companies listed in the SRI-KEHATI index of the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2013-2018. The secondary data were taken from the annual reports and audited financial statements of companies. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling in which 13 SRI-KEHATI index companies as the sample with a four-year research period in 2013-2018, a totally of 78 samples. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and logistic regression analysis using IBM SPSS statistical software 25. The results showed financial targets, ineffective monitoring, and the nature of the industry, changes in directors, and the frequency of the appearance of CEO photos simultaneously influencing financial statement fraud. Partially, ineffective monitoring, changes in directors and the frequency of CEO photos on fraudulent financial statements have a negative effect, and the nature of the industry has a positive effect, while financial targets do not affect financial statement fraud. This research can be used as a reference for stakeholders in the company to consider the proportion of independent directors and the ratio of receivables in detecting fraud in a company.
Promoting Gender Equality for Accountants Religiously: A Collaborative Approach
Authors: Prasetyo Ismarh Fadhlillah , Sawarjuwono Tjiptohadi
Published: March 2024

Gender inequality remains a concerning issue in accounting professions, primarily due to the prevalence of traditional masculine values. Additionally, religious perspectives often assign women the roles of mothers and wives within households. However, it is important to note that Allah views men and women as equals in this world, differentiating them only through faith and piety. Considering this standpoint, this study employs a religious approach to address and diminish the influence of masculinity values and promote gender equality within Islamic principles. To achieve this, the study identifies and examines the masculinity values that perpetuate gender inequality within the accounting profession, using documentary research methods. The investigation reveals several masculinity values that justify gender disparities in this field. To counteract these harmful values, the study draws a parallel between leadership and accounting and proposes relevant Islamic values that can challenge and neutralize the identified masculinity norms, thereby fostering gender equality. This research contributes to the refinement of the religious approach by acknowledging and addressing the influence of masculinity values that contribute to gender inequality and replacing them with Islamic values that promote fairness and equity.
Creating business values based on spirituality and authenticity of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Inspiration from PwC and BTS
Authors: Soeherman Bonnie , Elim Valentina
Published: March 2024

Various issues regarding human rights violations, exploitation of nature, poverty, war, disease, and other sustainability problems have triggered the birth of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeting seventeen interlinked objectives by 2030. The implication of this movement, initiated by the United Nations, is a challenge for all organizations and communities to take responsibility for sustainability reporting. There have been many studies and research forums related to reporting, such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Integrated Reporting (IR). Despite all the progress that has been made by the world community for the success of the SDGs, there is still one fundamental point that has not been widely researched: spirituality. This study believes that without good spirituality, no business entity can carry out programs that are aligned with the SDGs effectively and honestly. This study views this as a gap that needs to be studied more deeply in terms of spirituality and the authenticity of the SDGs. By adopting two case studies, "Be Well, Work Wellâ€ program by PwC and movements in harmony with SDGs by idol group BTS, with a literature study approach, this study aims to build a rationalization conceptual model that combines spiritual awareness, SDGs, and business value creation. The results of this study indicate that spirituality is a fundamental aspect of the impact of the SDGs, both internally and externally oriented. Finally, a movement of kindness that is carried out correctly and sincerely will have an impact on increasing business value. This study reveals that spiritual and material aspects are an inseparable unity.
The Role of Locus of Control in Moderating the Effect of Auditorâ€™s Independence and Professional Skepticism on Audit Quality
Authors: Fawziah Intan Nurbaiti , Iqbal Syaiful , Trisno Sutrisno
Published: March 2024

Locus of control (LoC) is an individual's belief in the control of events that can be caused by factors within the individual (internal LoC) and/or factors from outside the individual (external LoC). This study aims to examine the effect of auditorâ€™s independence and professional skepticism on audit quality and find out the role of locus of control (LoC) in moderating the effect of auditorâ€™s independence and professional skepticism on audit quality. An online survey is conducted on 67 respondents (auditors) working at the Big-Four Accounting Firms. This research is a quantitative research with the aim to test the hypotheses. The method used to quantify data is to give weight or attributes in the form of numbers to the data so that it can be processed using modeling and quantitative tools. The results show that auditorâ€™s independence and professional skepticism have a positive effect on audit quality. Internal locus of control strengthens the effect of auditorâ€™s independence and professional skepticism on audit quality. Conversely, the external locus of control weakens the effect of auditorâ€™s independence and professional skepticism on audit quality. The results of this study indicate that auditors often face external pressure during the audit process, which has negative consequences for the quality of audited financial reports.
Climate change accounting and disclosure: A systematic literature review
Authors: Agustini Aisa Tri , Arifa Choirunnisa
Published: March 2024

This study aims to explore the conceptual structure and evolution of accounting literature related to climate change accounting and disclosure. This study uses a systematic literature review (SLR) assisted by Bibliometric and NVivo tools to answer research questions through five stages and fulfill the requirements set out in the SLR. From the selection results, the sample used is 49 articles for the period of 2009 - 2022 obtained from the Scopus database. Climate change accounting is largely disclosed with a focus on reducing carbon emissions. Meanwhile, other areas such as financial impacts that are in line with IFRS directives are still rarely disclosed and researched. Theoretically, companies adapt and disclose climate change accounting because of internal and external incentives. Disclosure also reveals information regarding the company’s adaptive capacity to climate change risks. The results of this study indicte that the climate change accounting disclosure have not been standardized. Therefore, it is recommended that the government or related agencies consider standardizing the disclosure of adaptive actions related to climate change.
Aksesibilitas Layanan Publik bagi Penyandang Paraplegia Korban Bencana Gempa Bumi DIY di Kabupaten Bantul
Authors: Hanjarwati Astri
Published: March 2024

The research explores how people with paraplegia, a disability caused by the 2006 eartquake in Bantul Regency, Indonesia, access public services. They have spinal injuries that affect their mobility. It is crucial for ensuring access to public services for people with paraplegia is vital for their post-disaster recovery and resilience. The research uses a mixed method by combining data collected through a survey and in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation studies. The research involved 44 people with paraplegia as primary data sources. The research finds that, (1) Health services are free and the bulildings are wheelchair friendly for people with paraplegia; (2) Education services are available, but not inclusive and segregate students with disabilities; (3) Places of worship and mobility infrastructure are mostly accessible, but some need improvement.
Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana penyandang paraplegia, suatu disabilitas yang disebabkan oleh gempa bumi tahun 2006 di Kabupaten Bantul, Indonesia, mengakses layanan publik. Mereka mengalami cedera tulang belakang yang mempengaruhi mobilitas mereka. Sangat penting untuk memastikan akses layanan publik bagi penyandang paraplegia demi pemulihan dan ketahanan pasca bencana. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode campuran dengan menggabungkan data yang dikumpulkan melalui survei dan wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi. Penelitian ini melibatkan 44 penyandang paraplegia sebagai narasumber data primer. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa, (1) Layanan kesehatan dapat diakses secara gratis dan bangunan ramah bagi pengguna kursi roda termasuk penyandang paraplegia; (2) Layanan pendidikan tersedia, tetapi belum inklusif dan memisahkan siswa dengan disabilitas; (3) Tempat ibadah dan infrastruktur mobilitas sebagian besar dapat diakses, tetapi beberapa perlu perbaikan.
Enhancing Global Competency and Academic Excellence: A Strategic Analysis of FITK UIN Malang's Path to Becoming a World-Class University
Authors: Marno  , Choridah Rifka Arifatul , Zhafirah Azka Ilma , Assidiqi Mokhammad Ilham
Published: March 2024

This research delineates the strategic endeavors of the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FITK) at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang to bolster student achievements, aspiring to evolve into a world-class university. Embracing a qualitative methodology, the study employs critical analytical descriptive methods to probe student coaching development strategies, resources, and outcomes at FITK. Data sources span strategic plans, educational guidelines, stakeholder interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). From 2020 to 2022, it marked a pivotal era, witnessing a surge in student accomplishments at regional, national, and international levels, eclipsing previous years' records. This progression highlights the faculty's commitment to fostering an environment conducive to innovation and creativity. The study underscores the faculty's pivotal role in sculpting individuals for global competencies, reflecting an emergent roadmap for academic institutions aspiring for international repute. However, it acknowledges its limitations in scope, advocating for future research to encompass broader educational contexts and integrate diverse measures of student success. These findings provide valuable insights for institutions striving to cultivate a culture of excellence and global readiness in the dynamic sphere of global education.
Barrieren für eine sozial-ökologische ‌Transformation
Authors: Dürmeier Thomas
Published: March 2024

Intel, Volkswagen oder Biontech stehen ganz oben auf der Prioritäten­liste der Bundesregierung. Klimapolitik, Kindergrundsicherung oder Menschenrechte haben dagegen kaum eine Lobby. Selbst wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Lehrbücher kritisieren die Rolle von Monopolkonzernen in Wirtschaft und Demokratie. Doch die Wettbewerbsbehörden unternehmen kaum etwas.
Ökofeministische Orientierungshilfen für die Transformationspolitik
Authors: Saave Anna
Published: March 2024

Die sozial-ökologische Krise hat viele Gesichter, die oft isoliert erscheinen. Um die Krise abzuwenden, reichen investitionsorientierte Ansätze nicht aus; nötig ist ein Wandel von Kultur und gesellschaftlichem Stoffwechsel. Der materialistische Ökofeminismus ist in der Lage, dies zu erkennen und Orientierungshilfen für Transformationspolitik zu bieten.
Die unbekannten Vorteile von Green HRM und Green Teams
Authors: Zeuch Andreas
Published: March 2024

Unternehmen spielen eine wichtige Rolle beim Umgang mit der Öko-Krise. Die Frage ist nicht nur, ob sie ein strategisch integriertes Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement haben, sondern vor allem, wie gut und schnell sie damit zur ­Erreichung der globalen Ziele beisteuern. Dabei ist die Einbindung der Mitarbeitenden in das Green­ Human Ressource Management (GHRM) und in Green Teams (GT) ein signifikanter Vorteil.
Expanding Reverse Nearest Neighbors
Authors: Li Wentao , Cai Maolin , Gao Min , Wen Dong , Qin Lu , Wang Wei
Published: March 2024

In a graph, the reverse nearest neighbors (RNN) of vertex
f
refer to the set of vertices that consider
f
as their nearest neighbor. When
f
represents a facility like a subway station, its RNN comprises potential users who prefer the nearest facility. In practice, there may be
underutilized
facilities with small RNN sizes, and relocating these facilities to expand their service can be costly or infeasible. A more cost-effective approach involves selectively upgrading some edges (e.g., reducing their weights) to expand the RNN sizes of underutilized facilities. This motivates our research on the
Expanding Reverse Nearest Neighbors
(ERNN) problem, which aims to maximize the RNN size of a target facility by upgrading a limited number of edges. Solving the ERNN problem allows underutilized facilities to serve more users and alleviate the burden on other facilities. Despite numerous potential applications, ERNN is hard to solve: It can be proven to be NP-hard and APX-hard, and it exhibits non-monotonic and non-submodular properties. To overcome these challenges, we propose novel greedy algorithms that improve efficiency by minimizing the number of edges that need to be processed and the cost of processing each edge. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithms achieve orders of magnitude speedup compared to the standard greedy algorithm while greatly expanding the RNN.
Sample-Efficient Cardinality Estimation Using Geometric Deep Learning
Authors: Reiner Silvan , Grossniklaus Michael
Published: March 2024

In database systems, accurate cardinality estimation is a cornerstone of effective query optimization. In this context, estimators that use machine learning have shown significant promise. Despite their potential, the effectiveness of these learned estimators strongly depends on their ability to learn from small training sets.

This paper presents a novel approach for learned cardinality estimation that addresses this issue by enhancing sample efficiency. We propose a neural network architecture informed by geometric deep learning principles that represents queries as join graphs. Furthermore, we introduce an innovative encoding for complex predicates, treating their encoding as a feature selection problem. Additionally, we devise a regularization term that employs equalities of the relational algebra and three-valued logic, augmenting the training process without requiring additional ground truth cardinalities. We rigorously evaluate our model across multiple benchmarks, examining q-errors, runtimes, and the impact of workload distribution shifts. Our results demonstrate that our model significantly improves the end-to-end runtimes of PostgreSQL, even with cardinalities gathered from as little as 100 query executions.
FusionFlow: Accelerating Data Preprocessing for Machine Learning with CPU-GPU Cooperation
Authors: Kim Taeyoon , Park ChanHo , Mukimbekov Mansur , Hong Heelim , Kim Minseok , Jin Ze , Kim Changdae , Shin Ji-Yong , Jeon Myeongjae
Published: March 2024

Data augmentation enhances the accuracy of DL models by diversifying training samples through a sequence of data transformations. While recent advancements in data augmentation have demonstrated remarkable efficacy, they often rely on computationally expensive and dynamic algorithms. Unfortunately, current system optimizations, primarily designed to leverage CPUs, cannot effectively support these methods due to costs and limited resource availability.

To address these issues, we introduce FusionFlow, a system that cooperatively utilizes both CPUs and GPUs to accelerate the data preprocessing stage of DL training that runs the data augmentation algorithm. FusionFlow orchestrates data preprocessing tasks across CPUs and GPUs while minimizing interference with GPU-based model training. In doing so, it effectively mitigates the risk of GPU memory overflow by managing memory allocations of the tasks within the GPU-wide free space. Furthermore, FusionFlow provides a dynamic scheduling strategy for tasks with varying computational demands and reallocates compute resources on the fly to enhance training throughput for both single and multi-GPU DL jobs. Our evaluations show that FusionFlow outperforms existing CPU-based methods by 16--285% in single-machine scenarios and, to achieve similar training speeds, requires 50--60% fewer CPUs compared to utilizing scalable compute resources from external servers.
BOSS - An Architecture for Database Kernel Composition
Authors: Mohr-Daurat Hubert , Sun Xuan , Pirk Holger
Published: March 2024

Composable Database System Research has yielded components such as Apache Arrow for Storage, Meta's Velox for processing and Apache Calcite for query planning. What is lacking, however, is a design for a general, efficient and easy-to-use architecture to connect them. We propose such an architecture. Our proposal is based on the ideas of partial query evaluation and a carefully designed, unified exchange format for query plans and data. We implement the architecture in a system called BOSS
1
that combines the Apache Arrow, the GPU-accelerated compute kernel ArrayFire and the CPU-oriented Velox kernel into a fully-featured relational Data Management System (DMS). We demonstrate that the architecture is general enough to incorporate practically any DMS component, easy-to-use and virtually overhead-free. Based on the architecture, BOSS achieves significant performance improvement over the CPU-only Velox kernel and even outperforms the highly-optimized GPU-only DMS HeavyDB for some queries.
Caloric restriction reduces proteinuria in male rats with established nephropathy
Authors: Sijbesma J. W. A. , van Waarde A. , Klooster A. , Kion I. , Slart R. H. J. A. , Lammertsma A. A. , Giacobbo B. Lima , Boersma H. H. , Dierckx R. A. J. O. , van Goor H. , Bakker S. J. L.
Published: March 2024

Reducing proteinuria is a crucial approach in preventing kidney function loss. Previous preclinical studies indicated that caloric restriction (CR) imposed at a young age protects against age‐related proteinuria. However, these studies have not explored CR in established renal disease. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of CR on established proteinuria. Rats, aged 12 ± 2 weeks, were administered 2.1 mg/kg of Adriamycin. Six weeks after injection, protein excretion was measured, and a [13N]ammonia positron emission tomography (PET) scan was conducted to assess kidney perfusion. After 7 weeks rats were divided into four groups: ad libitum (AL) and CR groups fed either a 12% or a 20% protein diet. All groups were treated for 12 weeks. Blood pressure was measured and a second PET scan was acquired at the end of the study. The animals subjected to CR exhibited a 20.3% decrease in protein excretion (p = 0.003) compared to those in the AL groups. Additionally, blood pressure in the CR group was 21.2% lower (p < 0.001) than in the AL groups. While kidney function declined over time in all groups, the 20% CR group demonstrated the smallest decline. Thus CR effectively reduces urinary protein excretion and lowers blood pressure in rats with established proteinuria.
Circulating tumor DNA methylation: a promising clinical tool for cancer diagnosis and management
Authors: Wang Binliang , Wang Meng , Lin Ya , Zhao Jinlan , Gu Hongcang , Li Xiangjuan
Published: March 2024

Cancer continues to pose significant challenges to the medical community. Early detection, accurate molecular profiling, and adequate assessment of treatment response are critical factors in improving the quality of life and survival of cancer patients. Accumulating evidence shows that circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) shed by tumors into the peripheral blood preserves the genetic and epigenetic information of primary tumors. Notably, DNA methylation, an essential and stable epigenetic modification, exhibits both cancer- and tissue-specific patterns. As a result, ctDNA methylation has emerged as a promising molecular marker for noninvasive testing in cancer clinics. In this review, we summarize the existing techniques for ctDNA methylation detection, describe the current research status of ctDNA methylation, and present the potential applications of ctDNA-based assays in the clinic. The insights presented in this article could serve as a roadmap for future research and clinical applications of ctDNA methylation.
Synthesis of multi-template molecularly imprinted polymers (MT-MIPs) for isolating ethyl para-methoxycinnamate and ethyl cinnamate from Kaempferia galanga L., extract with methacrylic acid as functional monomer
Authors: Susanti Ike , Triadenda Anastasya Leatemia , Murdaya Niky , Rahayu Driyanti , Pratiwi Rimadani , Rosandi Yudi , Hasanah Aliya Nur
Published: March 2024

Kaempferia galanga L. extract contains ethyl p-methoxycinnamate (EPMC) and ethyl cinnamate (EC), which have several pharmacological activities. EPMC and EC have been successfully isolated, but the %yield was low. Therefore, developing an isolation method to increase the %yield result of EPMC and EC is essential. The molecularly imprinted polymers have been applied to separate lot of active compounds from natural products with excellent results. MIP synthesis is usually performed using a single template with high selectivity for the target analyte but only detect single chemical compounds. Hence, this study synthesized multi-template molecularly imprinted polymers (MT-MIPs) for isolating EPMC and EC simultaneously using methacrylic acid as a functional monomer and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate or trimethyl propane trimethacrylate (TRIM) as a crosslinker. The study results indicate that MT-MIP produced with TRIM is more effective in separating EPMC and EC simultaneously in K. galanga L. extracts. However, the yields of EPMC and EC were still low. The yields of EPMC and EC in n-hexane extracts were 1.557 and 1.929%, with purity of 66.330 and 61.510%, respectively. Further research is necessary to determine the ideal functional monomer and its ratio to template molecules to obtain the excellent selectivity of the MT-MIPs used for simultaneously isolating EPMC and EC.
Dendritic spines and their role in the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders
Authors: Akhgari Aisan , Michel Tanja Maria , Vafaee Manouchehr Seyedi
Published: March 2024

Since Cajal introduced dendritic spines in the 19th century, they have attained considerable attention, especially in neuropsychiatric and neurologic disorders. Multiple roles of dendritic spine malfunction and pathology in the progression of various diseases have been reported. Thus, it is inevitable to consider these structures as new therapeutic targets for treating neuropsychiatric and neurologic disorders such as autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, dementia, Down syndrome, etc. Therefore, we attempted to prepare a narrative review of the literature regarding the role of dendritic spines in the pathogenesis of aforementioned diseases and to shed new light on their pathophysiology.
Effect of contaminated water (handwashing detergent) on seed germination traits in wheat, mung bean, and chickpea
Authors: Heidari Hassan , Karimi Sahar
Published: March 2024

Household detergents are a source of water pollu-tants that adversely affect crops. These pollutants not only reduce plant growth, but also have a negative impact on the environment. To investigate the effect of handwashing liquid on the germination characteristics of wheat, mung bean, and chickpea, a study was conducted using a completely randomized design with three replications. Water contaminated with different concentrations of handwashing liquid ((0, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10) % of handwashing liquid) was used as treatment. The results showed that with increasing concentration of the contaminant, germination characteristics such as seed germination percentage, caulicle length, radicle length, and seed vigor decreased. Wheat was the most sensitive to detergent concentration compared to the other two plants, with the lowest detergent concentration causing a severe reduction in its germination traits. Therefore, farmers using water contaminated with household detergents need to be aware of its concentration to ensure healthy plant growth.
Accurate Detection Method of Corrosion State of Steel Structure Bridge in Internet of Things Environment Based on Visual Image Characteristics
Authors: Gao Jingyang
Published: March 2024

Bridge structures are one of the most important aspects of transportation because they make remote areas accessible, but preserving the environment is equally important. The toughness and endurance of the bridge structure is very important from the security perspective of transportation. Corrosion adversely impacts the steel structure strength of bridges. Accurate detection methods within the environment of Internet of Things can help to find the corrosion of bridges in time, take maintenance measures in advance, and delay the decay of bridge life. At present, the inspection of bridge supports is primarily carried out by labor-intensive inspection. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive and also affects traffic. To show advancement in the detection accuracy of the bridge corrosion state, an accurate detection method based on visual image features is proposed. Drone technology is used to collect corrosion images of steel bridges. Considering the complexity of the image, the convolution operation is performed on the images using a deep neural network (DNN). A DNN model is constructed according to the apparent features of the rust image. The supervised learning DNN is combined with the unsupervised learning sparse autoencoding (SAE), and the DNN is autoencoded by SAE to reduce the reconstruction bias. On this basis, the accurate detection of the rusted state is accomplished. From the experimental analysis, it is apparent that the peak signal-to-noise ratio of this method is higher than 25, and the detection time is shorter than that of the methods compared. It can accurately detect different types of rust states.
Transport Behavior of Pure and Mixed Gas through Thermoplastic-Lined Pipes Materials
Authors: Zhang Dongna , Li Houbu , Ding Nan , Zhang Zhao , Shao Xiaodong
Published: March 2024

To determine the permeability properties of lining materials for the design of nonmetallic pipes in oil and gas fields, we conducted a study on the transport behavior of pure and mixed gases (carbon dioxide [CO2] / methane [CH4]) through commonly used thermoplastic-lined pipe materials. The material tested were high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyamide (PA), and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). It was observed that the permeability coefficient of the pure gas through HDPE, PA12, and PVDF increased with increasing temperature. The permeation of mixed gas with different volume fractions was also tested at different temperatures, in which the deviation between the test and the ideal state was founded. For HDPE and PVDF, the permeability coefficient of the mixed gas is higher than that of pure gas because of the plasticization effect of CO2. However, for PA12, the permeability coefficient of mixed gas is lower than that of the pure gas. This is because of the tight interaction between the chains and the competition between CO2 and CH4 for a limited number of active sites.