bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing the Potential of Multi-Temporal Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks in SAR-to-Optical Image Translation for Early-Stage Crop Monitoring
Authors: Kwak Geun-Ho , Park No-Wook
Published: March 2024

The incomplete construction of optical image time series caused by cloud contamination is one of the major limitations facing the application of optical satellite images in crop monitoring. Thus, the construction of a complete optical image time series via image reconstruction of cloud-contaminated regions is essential for thematic mapping in croplands. This study investigates the potential of multi-temporal conditional generative adversarial networks (MTcGANs) that use a single synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image acquired on a prediction date and a pair of SAR and optical images acquired on a reference date in the context of early-stage crop monitoring. MTcGAN has an advantage over conventional SAR-to-optical image translation methods as it allows input data of various compositions. As the prediction performance of MTcGAN depends on the input data composition, the variations in the prediction performance should be assessed for different input data combination cases. Such an assessment was performed through experiments using Sentinel-1 and -2 images acquired in the US Corn Belt. MTcGAN outperformed existing SAR-to-optical image translation methods, including Pix2Pix and supervised CycleGAN (S-CycleGAN), in cases representing various input compositions. In particular, MTcGAN was substantially superior when there was little change in crop vitality between the reference and prediction dates. For the SWIR1 band, the root mean square error of MTcGAN (0.021) for corn was significantly improved by 54.4% and 50.0% compared to Pix2Pix (0.046) and S-CycleGAN (0.042), respectively. Even when there were large changes in crop vitality, the prediction accuracy of MTcGAN was more than twice that of Pix2Pix and S-CycleGAN. Without considering the temporal intervals between input image acquisition dates, MTcGAN was found to be beneficial when crops were visually distinct in both SAR and optical images. These experimental results demonstrate the potential of MTcGAN in SAR-to-optical image translation for crop monitoring during the early growth stage and can serve as a guideline for selecting appropriate input images for MTcGAN.
Modelling Floodplain Vegetation Response to Climate Change, Using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Model Simulated LAI, Applying Different GCM’s Future Climate Data and MODIS LAI Data
Authors: Muhury Newton , Apan Armando , Maraseni Tek
Published: March 2024

Scientists widely agree that anthropogenically driven climate change significantly impacts vegetation growth, particularly in floodplain areas, by altering river flow and flood regimes. This impact will accelerate in the future, according to climate change projections. For example, in Australia, climate change has been attributed to a decrease in winter precipitation in the range of 56% to 72.9% and an increase in summer from 11% to 27%, according to different climate scenarios. This research attempts to understand vegetation responses to climate change variability at the floodplain level. Further, this study is an effort to enlighten our understanding of temporal climate change impacts under different climate scenarios. To achieve these aims, a semi-distributed hydrological model was applied at a sub-catchment level to simulate the Leaf Area Index (LAI). The model was simulated against future time series of climate data according to Global Climate Model (GCM) projections. The time series data underwent a non-parametric Mann–Kendall test to detect trends and assess the magnitude of change. To quantify the model’s performance, calibration and validation were conducted against the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) LAI. The calibration and validation results show Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) values of 0.85 and 0.78, respectively, suggesting the model’s performance is very good. The modeling results reveal that the rainfall pattern fluctuates under climate projections within the study site, in which vegetation tends to be more vibrant during the warmer seasons. Moreover, the modeling results highlighted increases in the average projected future winter temperatures, which can help vegetation growth during winter. The results of this study may be employed for sustainable floodplain management, restoration, land-use planning, and policymaking, and help floodplain communities better prepare for and respond to changing flood patterns and related challenges under a future changing climate.
Estimation of Daily Ground Level Air Pollution in Italian Municipalities with Machine Learning Models Using Sentinel-5P and ERA5 Data
Authors: Fania Alessandro , Monaco Alfonso , Pantaleo Ester , Maggipinto Tommaso , Bellantuono Loredana , Cilli Roberto , Lacalamita Antonio , La Rocca Marianna , Tangaro Sabina , Amoroso Nicola , Bellotti Roberto
Published: March 2024

Recent years have witnessed an increasing interest in air pollutants and their effects on human health. More generally, it has become evident how human, animal and environmental health are deeply interconnected within a One Health framework. Ground level air monitoring stations are sparse and thus have limited coverage due to high costs. Satellite and reanalysis data represent an alternative with high spatio-temporal resolution. The idea of this work is to build an Artificial Intelligence model for the estimation of surface-level daily concentrations of air pollutants over the entire Italian territory using satellite, climate reanalysis, geographical and social data. As ground truth we use data from the monitoring stations of the Regional Environmental Protection Agency (ARPA) covering the period 2019–2022 at municipal level. The analysis compares different models and applies an Explainable Artificial Intelligence approach to evaluate the role of individual features in the model. The best model reaches an average R2 of 0.84 ± 0.01 and MAE of 5.00 ± 0.01 μg/m3 across all pollutants which compare well with the body of literature. The XAI analysis highlights the pivotal role of satellite and climate reanalysis data. Our work can facilitate One Health surveys and help researchers and policy makers.
A Framework Based on LIDs and Storage Pumping Stations for Urban Waterlogging
Authors: Li Huayue , Luan Qinghua , Liu Jiahong , Gao Cheng , Zhou Hong
Published: March 2024

Climate change has resulted in an increase in extreme rainstorm events, posing the challenges of urban waterlogging and runoff pollution. Low Impact Development (LID) is widely used to address the issues above, but its effectiveness is unknown in mountainous areas. Due to a flash flood and high flood peak, storage pumping stations are also needed to drain. Thus, a framework composed of storage pumping stations and Low Impact Developments (LIDs) was proposed based on the topography and the regional upstream and downstream relationships. The water quantity in this framework is applied to YI County in Hebei Province, China. The results showed that individual LIDs effectively reduced runoff volume, with the implementation area being more crucial than the location. Combining storage pumping stations with LIDs significantly reduces peak outflow and delays it by 5 to 51 min. The combined downstream implementation of storage pumping stations and LIDs yielded the most effective results. These findings offer important insights and management strategies for controlling waterlogging in mountainous cities of developing countries.
Sensor-Based Quantification of MDS-UPDRS III Subitems in Parkinson’s Disease Using Machine Learning
Authors: Bremm Rene Peter , Pavelka Lukas , Garcia Maria Moscardo , Mombaerts Laurent , Krüger Rejko , Hertel Frank
Published: March 2024

Wearable sensors could be beneficial for the continuous quantification of upper limb motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This work evaluates the use of two inertial measurement units combined with supervised machine learning models to classify and predict a subset of MDS-UPDRS III subitems in PD. We attached the two compact wearable sensors on the dorsal part of each hand of 33 people with PD and 12 controls. Each participant performed six clinical movement tasks in parallel with an assessment of the MDS-UPDRS III. Random forest (RF) models were trained on the sensor data and motor scores. An overall accuracy of 94% was achieved in classifying the movement tasks. When employed for classifying the motor scores, the averaged area under the receiver operating characteristic values ranged from 68% to 92%. Motor scores were additionally predicted using an RF regression model. In a comparative analysis, trained support vector machine models outperformed the RF models for specific tasks. Furthermore, our results surpass the literature in certain cases. The methods developed in this work serve as a base for future studies, where home-based assessments of pharmacological effects on motor function could complement regular clinical assessments.
Exploring GIS Techniques in Sea Level Change Studies: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Sarrau Justine , Alkaabi Khaula , Bin Hdhaiba Saif Obaid
Published: March 2024

Sea level change, a consequence of climate change, poses a global threat with escalating impacts on coastal regions. Since 1880, global mean sea level has risen by 8–9 inches (21–24 cm), reaching a record high in 2021. Projections by NOAA suggest an additional 10–12-inch increase by 2050. This paper explores research methodologies for studying sea level change, focusing on Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. GIS has become a powerful tool in sea level change research, allowing the integration of spatial data, coastal process modeling, and impact assessment. This paper sets the link with sustainability and reviews key factors influencing sea level change, such as thermal expansion and ice-mass loss, and examines how GIS is applied. It also highlights the importance of using different scenarios, like Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP), for accurate predictions. The paper discusses data sources, index variables like the Coastal Vulnerability Index, and GIS solutions for modeling sea level rise impacts. By synthesizing findings from previous research, it contributes to a better understanding of GIS methodologies in sea level change studies. This knowledge aids policymakers and researchers in developing strategies to address sea level change challenges and enhance coastal resilience. Furthermore, global analysis highlights the pivotal roles of the United States and China in sea level change (SLC) and GIS research. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, rising temperatures have substantial impacts on local sea levels and extreme weather events, particularly affecting vulnerable coastal areas.
Structural Equation Model for Exploring the Key Drivers of Consumer Behavior towards Environmentally Conscious Organic Food Purchasing in Japan
Authors: Sampa Masuda Begum , Nomura Hisako , Yabe Mitsuyasu , Abdul Aziz Nor Hidayati , Aziz Nor Azlina Ab.
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the influence of psychological factors and socio-demographic characteristics on the actual purchase of organic foods based on environmental consciousness. The theory of reasoned action and Hirose’s two-phase decision-making model act as the major informers to develop the research hypotheses. Through an online questionnaire survey, responses were collected from a sample of 275 Japanese consumers who bought organic foods based on environmental consciousness at least once. Structural equation modeling is used to analyze the data. This study shows that the key to promoting actual purchase lies in three factors: social norm, past experience, and willingness to pay (WTP). Attitude towards actual purchase negatively influenced actual purchase, and environmental awareness was the determinant for attitude towards actual purchase but not for actual purchase. Thus, only increasing environmental awareness is not enough to increase the actual purchase. Moreover, we could increase the actual purchase by making an effort to reduce the feelings of the unaffordability and inconvenience of organic foods, which also negatively influence WTP and negatively and indirectly influence actual purchase. This study finds that the behavior execution process is the main driving force influencing actual purchase rather than the attitude development process in terms of psychological factors behind organic food consumption based on environmental consciousness.
Interrelation between Sustainable Dynamic Capabilities, Corporate Sustainability, and Sustained Competitive Advantage
Authors: Bari Nadeem , Chimhundu Ranga , Chan Ka Ching
Published: March 2024

Achieving sustained competitive advantage in the current business landscape has become an important challenge for both the service and manufacturing sectors. Based on the thematic analysis of the empirical data from expert interviews of 46 professionals from Australia and Pakistan, this study puts forward a framework to achieve sustained competitive advantage. The research employs a dynamic capability (DC) theory lens and creates a foundation for the “sustainable dynamic capabilities” concept for future research. The findings affirm that (1) sustainable dynamic capabilities lead to sustained competitive advantage, (2) sustainable dynamic capabilities lead to corporate sustainability, (3) corporate sustainability leads to sustainable dynamic capabilities, and (4) corporate sustainability acts as a mediator between sustainable dynamic capabilities and sustained competitive advantage. By utilising the proposed framework, practitioners can clearly define their strategies to achieve competitive advantage by implementing sustainability practices. The findings of this research clearly pinpoint the interrelationship between sustainability practices and sustained competitive advantage, and sustainability should be taken as a dynamic capability itself, opening up new avenues for future research.
Forest Industrial Waste Materials Upgraded to Fertilizer Pellets for Forest Soil
Authors: Sandberg Maria , Frodeson Stefan , Brunzell Lena , Tumuluru Jaya Shankar
Published: March 2024

In a circular economy, the efficient utilization of all materials as valuable resources, with a focus on minimizing waste, is paramount. This study shows the possibilities of upgrading the lowest-valued residuals from the forest industry into a new product with both liming and fertilizing properties on forest soil. Hydrothermal carbonized sludge mixed with bark and ash in the proportions of 45:10:45 was densified into fertilizer pellets that meet the nutrient requirements of 120 kg N per hectare when 7 tons of pellets is spread in forests. The pellets met a high-quality result according to durability and density, which were above 95% and 900 kg/m3. However, pellets exposed to wet and cold conditions lost their hardness, making the pellets dissolve over time. Small amounts, <5‰, of nutrients, alkali ions, and heavy metals leached out from the pellets under all conditions, indicating good properties for forest soil amendment. The conclusion is that it is possible to close the circle of nutrients by using innovative thinking around forest industrial residual products.
Characteristics of DOM and Their Relationships with Potentially Toxic Elements in the Inner Mongolia Section of the Yellow River, China
Authors: Wang Kuo , Jiang Juan , Zhu Yuanrong , Zhou Qihao , Bing Xiaojie , Tan Yidan , Wang Yuyao , Zhang Ruiqing
Published: March 2024

The characterization of dissolved organic matter (DOM) is important for better understanding of the migration and transformation mechanisms of DOM in water bodies and its interaction with other contaminants. In this work, fluorescence characteristics and molecular compositions of the DOM samples collected from the mainstream, tributary, and sewage outfall of the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River (IMYR) were determined by using fluorescence spectroscopy and Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS). In addition, concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the relevant surface water and their potential relationships with DOM were investigated. The results showed that the abundance of tyrosine-like components increased significantly in downstream waters impacted by outfall effluents and was negatively correlated with the humification index (HIX). Compared to the mainstream, outfall and tributaries have a high number of molecular formulas and a higher proportion of CHOS molecular formulas. In particular, the O5S class has a relative intensity of 41.6% and the O5-7S class has more than 70%. Thirty-eight PTEs were measured in the surface water samples, and 12 found above their detective levels at all sampling sites. Protein-like components are positively correlated with Cu, which is likely indicating the source of Cu in the aquatic environment of the IMYR. Our results demonstrated that urban wastewater discharges significantly alter characteristics and compositions of DOM in the mainstream of IMYR with strongly anthropogenic features. These results and conclusions are important for understanding the role and sources of DOM in the Yellow River aquatic environment.
Current issues in calculating the discount rate in Russian and foreign accounting
Authors:   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod”, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Druzhilovskaya E.S.
Published: March 2024

Thanks to the new Federal Accounting Standards (FAS), in Russian accounting it is increasingly necessary to determine the present value, which in turn is impossible without calculating the discount rate. The active use of the indicated value and rate is also expected in the IFRS system. At the same time, our research has shown that the calculation of the discount rate is associated with a number of complex issues in both Russian and foreign accounting. These questions are analyzed in this article. When carrying out research, methods such as analysis and synthesis, grouping method, comparison, analogy method, logical approach, systematic approach were used. As a result of the research, this paper presents the author’s view on current issues of calculating the discount rate in Russian and foreign accounting. The results obtained in this article will be useful to a wide range of readers interested in modern problems of Russian and international accounting. In addition, the results presented in this work can be used in the educational process of higher educational institutions, in the practical work of accounting departments, as well as in the development and improvement of relevant domestic and foreign regulatory documents on accounting.
MUSEUM PEDAGOGY AS A MODERN TECHNOLOGY OF ART AND PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION
Authors:   Lipetsk State Pedagogical University Named After P.P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky, ABRAMOVA V.V. , OVCHINNIKOVA A.ZH. ,   Lipetsk State Pedagogical University Named After P.P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky
Published: March 2024

The article examines the main stages of the formation of the national system of art education, identifies the conditions for the effective use of museum pedagogy as an innovative technology in the educational process at different stages of the development of art education. The specifics of the modern process of preparing future teachers for the implementation of the principles of museum pedagogy in the system of continuous art education and aesthetic education are indicated.
BIG NUMBERS: HISTORY AND MODERNITY
Authors:   Orel State University, AVDEEVA T.K. , AVDEEV I.F. ,   Orel State University
Published: March 2024

The article deals with the concept of «Big numbers» in a historical retrospective. There is the algorithm for writing and reading big numbers in the decimal number system. Big numbers are described in it, also their “value” is illustrated by practice using named numbers. Big numbers are indicated, which are named after their discoverers (the number of Shannon, Skusi, Graham). The units of information that are used in the modern world are considered by this article. International projects based on big numbers are listed there. Examples of big numbers in the megaworld are given.
THE PROBLEM OF EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF FUTURE TEACHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY
Authors:   Orel State University, ALDOSHINA M.I. , RYMANOVA YA.V. ,   Orel State University
Published: March 2024

The article considers the problem of formation of professional responsibility of future teachers in university education, which is relevant for the pedagogy of vocational education, the author analyzes the relevance of raising the question of educating students in a modern university, in a modern socio-cultural situation, gives a definition of the concept, historiography of the formation of the pedagogical phenomenon and approaches to its interpretation by different researchers, its essence, content and structure. The professional responsibility of future teachers is analyzed in the environment of educational categories.
EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF THE PROJECT IN THE FIELD OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES "CINEMA UNDER THE SKY"
Authors:   Orel State Institute of Culture, AMELICHKIN A.V. , USOV A.V. ,   Leisure Center «Rodina»
Published: March 2024

The article discusses the educational potential of the project in thefield of creative industries “Cinema under the Sky”. Film screenings in cultural institutions are aimed at creating favorable conditions for the development and education of young people in the process of productive social and cultural activities. The concept of the project, which addresses the needs of residents of the Microdistrict “Volokno” in the Seimsky Administrative District of the city of Kursk, is based on the idea of holding cultural and leisure events dedicated to significant Russian holidays.
THE HUMANITARIAN COMPONENT OF THE TRAINING OF TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS IN A MODERN UNIVERSITY
Authors:   Tula State University, ZASLAVSKAYA O.V. , MALAFIY A.S. ,   Tula State University, SALNIKOVA O.E. ,   Tula State University
Published: March 2024

The team of authors presents the concept of humanitarization of technical education in a modern university, which includes developed and theoretically justified new approaches to humanitarization of professional training of technical specialists, substantiation of the theoretical and applied significance of such approaches and ways of their implementation in educational practice. As an example of the implementation of the ideas of humanitarization in the process of studying at a technical university, the methodological support of the training course «Technologies of self-organization and selfdevelopment of the individual» is presented.
CREATIVE ESCAPISM AFTER CHILDREN'S PERCEPTION OF VIOLENCE BY THE HEROES OF THE NOVELS "A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN" BY J. JOYCE AND "MAIDENHAIR" BY M. SHISHKIN
Authors:   Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nikolay Stoletovs, MYSLINA JU.N.
Published: March 2024

The article is aimed to study creative escapism after the experienced and reflected violence in the children’s mind of the heroes of the novels by J. Joyce «A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man» and M. Shishkin «Maidenhair». I prove that both writers present the child’s mind as integral and self-reflective, capable of analytical conclusions. The adult worldview of the characters formed after the early abuse does not allow them to streamline their personal and social roles. Heroes question this situation through the violence early experience and through their personal obsession with passions. Thus, creative escapism for the heroes of the novels «A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man» and «Maidenhair» seems to be unique way to realize existence in the real world. But creative escapism is a personal choice, limited by personal desires and passions, which cannot produce anything beneficial. The escapism of the heroes of Joyce and Shishkin is an escape from reality, when the heroes claim their own superiority and the greatness of their incomparable personality. This conception of escapism discards their social role in society, and leads to a new violence against nature and self.
Özel Hukuk Kişileri Arasında İdari Sözleşme Yapılabilmesi Olasılığına İlişkin Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Aktaş Mehmet
Published: March 2024

Kamu hizmetlerini sunma misyonunu haiz olan idare, bu misyonun icrası sırasında çeşitli vasıtalarla iradesini ortaya koyabilmektedir. Kimi durumlarda birel ya da düzenleyici nitelikte tek taraflı işlemler yapan idare, kimi durumlarda da sözleşmeler yoluyla iradesini tecelli ettirebilmektedir. İdari sözleşme doktrini incelendiğinde genel olarak, bir sözleşmenin idari sözleşme olarak addedilebilmesi için en az bir tarafın idare olması zorunluluğuna yer verildiği görülmektedir. Organik kriter olarak ifade edilen bu şart, iki tarafı da özel hukuk kişileri olan idari sözleşme yapma ihtimalini kategorik olarak reddetme sonucunu doğurmaktadır. Türkiye’de hem doktrinde hem de uygulamada bu hususta ittifak olduğu görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada ise, kamu hizmetlerinin sunulması sırasında idarenin çeşitli yöntemlerle paydaş kıldığı özel hukuk kişilerinin, kamu hizmetlerinin sunumu esnasında üstlendikleri misyon çerçevesinde kendi aralarında idari sözleşme yapıp yapamayacağı hususu değerlendirilecek; özellikle bu kategorik reddiyenin doğurabileceği riskler analiz edilerek Fransa’da buna imkan veren istisnai içtihadın Türkiye’de uygulanabilirliği ele alınacaktır.
Edytorial: Edukacja w dobie sztucznej inteligencji
Authors: Charchuła Jarosław , Kowalski Mirosław
Published: March 2024

Postęp cywilizacyjny jest podłożem zmian w życiu każdego człowieka. Rozwój technik informatycznych, telekomunikacyjnych czy też multimediów jest ogromnym krokiem w dziejach całej cywilizacji. Ewolucja, ta z ery industrialnej, gdy mieliśmy do czynienia ze społeczeństwem przemysłowym, przenosi nas do społeczeństwa informacyjnego, opartego na sztucznej inteligencji (AI). Informacja staje się podstawą nie tylko sprawnego funkcjonowania wszelkiego typu instytucji, ale również, a może przede wszystkim – procesu edukacji. Wdrażanie sztucznej inteligencji w systemie edukacji to temat, który wywołuje zarówno entuzjazm, jak i obawy. Z jednej strony możliwości, jakie ona oferuje w kontekście edukacji, wydają się niemal nieograniczone, obiecując m.in. personalizację nauczania, optymalizację procesów dydaktycznych oraz wsparcie w diagnozie i rozwoju umiejętności uczniów. Z drugiej strony natomiast pojawiają się pytania o bezpieczeństwo danych, etykę oraz potencjalne zastąpienie nauczycieli przez maszyny.
Mediacje w szkole: od konfliktu do demokracji
Authors: Zielka Sylwester
Published: March 2024

CEL NAUKOWY: Wyodrębnienie, opis i określenie relacji pomiędzy podejściami do mediacji w szkole ze względu na odmienność ich celów.
PROBLEM I METODY BADAWCZE: Ukazanie mediacji w szkole jako konstruktywnego narzędzia rozumienia naturalności konfliktów międzyludzkich i społecznych, będącego podstawą wypracowania demokratycznych stosunków międzyosobowych. Zastosowaną metodą jest analiza treści oraz krytyczna analiza źródeł, a także metaanaliza pojęć odnoszących się do postawionego problemu badawczego.
PROCES WYWODU: Wychodząc od kwestii naturalności konfliktów w życiu społecznym i edukacyjnym, gdzie jedną z dostępnych możliwości ich rozwiązywania jest mediacja, wyodrębnione i scharakteryzowane zostają dwa sposoby rozumienia mediacji w szkole oraz wewnętrzne dla nich sposoby postrzegania konfliktu i celu mediacji.
WYNIKI ANALIZY NAUKOWEJ: Pozwala to na zobaczenie w procesie mediacji w szkole potencjału budowania relacji opartych na wartościach demokratycznych, partnerstwie we wspólnym projektowaniu przyszłości w odróżnieniu od bazujących na dominacji i poszukiwaniu winnych.
WNIOSKI, REKOMENDACJE I APLIKACYJNE ZNACZENIE WPŁYWU BADAŃ: Przeprowadzone analizy prowadzą do stwierdzenia, że mediacje w szkole mogą być wsparciem dla wychowania demokratycznego jako niezbędnego elementu demokratycznych relacji międzyludzkich oraz ustroju demokratycznego. Wnioski mają znaczenie dla praktyków szkolnych mediacji, zachęcając nie tylko do koncentracji na rozwiązywaniu sporów, ale także wykorzystywaniu ich transformatywnego charakteru.
Effects of plasma oxidation and plasma nitridation on chemical bonding state of AlScN evaluated by AR-HAXPES
Authors: Tsutsumi Tomoya , Goshima Kazuki , Kirihara Yoshiharu , Okazaki Tatsuki , Yasui Akira , Kakushima Kuniyuki , Mitani Yuichiro , Nohira Hiroshi
Published: March 2024

The effect of plasma treatment on AlScN films is investigated using angle-resolved hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (HAXPES). As a result, it was observed that the ratio of the oxide component to the nitride component in the AlScN film increased with oxygen plasma treatment. It was also observed that AlScN was less susceptible to oxidation after 1 min of pre-nitridation. Furthermore, the inhibition of oxidation was more pronounced for Sc atoms than for Al atoms. These suggest that the nitridation treatment reduced the number of nitrogen vacancies around Sc atoms. These facts mean that the increase in the on/off ratio of the current in the MIM capacitor can be attributed to the decrease in the number of nitrogen vacancies in the AlScN.
Demonstration of THz frequency hopping in the 300 GHz band based on UTC-PD and tunable DFB laser array
Authors: Li Bo , Ye Shenghong , Che Ming , Tang Haolan , Masutomi Naoto , Mikami Yuya , Kato Kazutoshi
Published: March 2024

We explored the potential of an optoelectronic frequency hopping system within the 300 GHz band, leveraging a tunable distributed feedback laser array and uni-traveling carrier photodiode. Our experiments successfully achieved a 10-channel terahertz (THz) frequency hopping, marking a significant advancement in THz secure communication technologies. Notably, the system exhibited a rapid frequency-hopping capability with a short transition time of 0.8 ms between channels, ranging from 288 to 331 GHz. Further, we conducted data transmission tests at a rate of 5 Gbit s−1 across several channels. The results were promising, showing each channel maintained a clear eye pattern and a low bit error rate, crucial factors for reliable and secure data transmission. These findings not only demonstrate the efficacy of our system but also open new avenues for high-speed, secure THz communication.
Triarylborane-based thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials with an efficient reverse intersystem crossing
Authors: Okumura Ryosuke , Kusakabe Yu , Rauch Florian , Lubczyk Lukas , Suzuki Katsuaki , Marder Todd B. , Kaji Hironori
Published: March 2024

Efficient reverse intersystem crossing (RISC) is an important process for thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) to suppress efficiency roll-off in organic LEDs (OLEDs). Enhancing spin–orbit coupling is effective for fast RISC and is achieved by mediating a locally excited triplet state when RISC occurs between charge transfer states. Here, we experimentally confirmed that efficient RISC occurred in triarylborane-based TADF emitters named Phox-

Me

π
, Phox-

MeO

π
, and
MeO3

Ph-

FMe

π
. The three emitters showed large RISC rate constants exceeding 106 s−1. The Phox-

Me

π
-based OLED exhibited higher maximum external quantum efficiency (EQEmax = 10.0%) compared to the Phox-

MeO

π
-based OLED (EQEmax = 6.7%).
Sistem Informasi Layanan Santunan Korpri ASN Purna Bhakti dan Meninggal Dunia Berbasis Web di Lingkungan Pemerintah Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir
Authors: Adrianti Nita , Andri  , Syakti Firamon , Oktarina Tri
Published: March 2024

This research aims to build a web-based KORPRI ASN compensation service information system for retired and deceased employees within the Ogan Komering Ilir District Government. This information system is a tool for presenting information in such a way that it is useful for the recipient through the services available in this system. The research material that will be used by the author includes employee data and compensation proposal data for KORPRI ASN retired and deceased in 2022. In this new system analysis, a web-based information system will be built that is used to minimize errors in recording KORPRI compensation data, so that can improve services and make reports faster and more accurate and for employees to make it easier to submit without having to come directly to the KORPRI service unit by applying the waterfall method which includes four stages, namely analysis, design, implementation and testing. This web-based information system was developed using PHP and MySQL.
Penerapan Metode Vikor pada Pengambilan Keputusan Seleksi Prajurit TNI AD untuk Pendidikan Bintara
Authors: Sutejo Heru , Hasan Patmawati
Published: March 2024

This research aims to implement the VIKOR method as a Decision Support System (DSS) in the selection process of Indonesian Army (TNI AD) soldiers for advanced Bintara education. The challenges faced include the underutilization of technology in the selection process, limited computerized selection results, and the use of printed documents that may slow down the process. The research method employs a developmental approach to DSS based on the Simon model with stages of intelligence, design, choice, and implementation. The study is conducted at Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih, focusing on health, physical fitness (garjas), academic, and psychological criteria for selection. Blackbox testing is carried out to ensure the success of the DSS application in managing criteria, alternatives, and subcriteria. The results show consistency between the DSS application and MS Excel in VIKOR method calculations.
Effectiveness of Legal Aid Services in Joint Property Cases in Marriage at Partner Legal Aid Institutions Madani West Sulawesi
Authors: Wawan
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the problem of free legal aid for the weak and poor. This provision is regulated in the Legal Aid Law, which is the embodiment of Article 27 paragraph (1) and article 28D paragraph (1) which shows that everyone has an equal position before the law and is entitled to legal protection. The state has juridically arranged in such a way, so that justice can be felt by all levels of society, but the application of the law is still far from justice itself. This research is empirical legal research using a sociological juridical approach, which is an approach that emphasizes research that aims to obtain legal knowledge empirically. The results showed that LBH Mitra Madani as a structural institution, has provided legal assistance in litigation and non-litigation. In addition, LBH Mitra Madani also conducts legal counseling, community organizing, and training in the field of law. However, the obstacle is the absence of financial support from the government, because LBH Mitra Madani has not been accredited. The cases that have been accompanied from 2019 to 2022 amounted to 37 cases, where the cases handled by LBH Mitra Madani were dominated by civil cases. The obstacles of LBH Mitra Madani in providing legal assistance are legal substance and legal structure. By regulation, legal assistance provided by LBH Mitra Madani to the poor should be free. However, in fact, LBH Mitra Madani still collects fees from every client who is given legal assistance, this is because LBH Mitra Madani has not received financial assistance from the Government. In addition to substantial factors that are obstacles to the effectiveness of LBH Mitra Madani in providing legal assistance are legal structure factors, which include law enforcement institutions (police, prosecutors, courts and advocates).
Reconstruction of Moral Philosophy as a Way of Salvation in the Middle of Contemporary Ethical Thought
Authors: Alfiansyah Anwar  , Ibrahim Musdalifa
Published: March 2024

The aims of this research are (1) to know the response of moral philosophy to contemporary ethical thinking (2) to know the position and response of moral philosophy to contemporary ethical thinking (3) to know the solutions to contemporary problems. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research. This study uses a library study approach because it collects data from books, journals, the internet, or other written literature as a basis for writing. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the response of moral philosophy to contemporary ethical thinking is that the study of morality and ethics has the same goal but has differences in terms of defining its goals. Ethics as part of philosophy bases its theory on relative logic while moral philosophy bases it on transcendent revelation (2) when ethics is used as a sub of philosophy, ethical philosophy will include moral philosophy. Morals are not ethics but they both have something in common, that is, they both discuss good and bad issues. The difference is that morals are closer to manners and are applicable in nature, while ethics tend to be more philosophical (3) Solutions to contemporary problems: first, it is necessary to uphold justice as an ethical solution. Second, the need to develop a caring and responsible character. Third, the need for socialization and teaching of moral philosophy from an early age.
A Social Network Model for Analysis of Public Opinion Formation Process
Authors: Rabiee Hani , Ladani Behrouz Tork , Sahafizadeh Ebrahim
Published: March 2024

The growing popularity of social networks has amplified their capacity
to form public opinions. The opinion formation process is affected by
social factors and social phenomena. To assess the impacts of social
factors on opinion formation while considering consensus and polarity
social phenomena, it is essential to employ a model that integrates the
dynamics of both individuals’ connections and opinions. However, the
existing social network models do not comprehensively consider the
abovementioned dynamics, hence, they fail to study consensus and
polarity in a single model. In this paper, we present a Directed
Homophilic Preferential Attachment (DHPA) model to capture the dynamics
of social network generation and rewiring (connections dynamics) and to
take the variation of attitudes and characteristics of users when
expressing their opinions and their desire to establish relationships
with others into account (attitudes dynamics). DHPA provides the
necessary facilities for examining the impact of different factors on
the opinion formation process. It also enables us to analyze the
circumstances for reaching consensus and polarity. It is shown that the
network generated by the proposed DHPA model appropriately conforms to
real social networks. We have examined the impact of some important
social factors, including noisy users, censorship, and boycott
campaigns, by conducting sensitivity analysis scenarios on the model,
which caused interesting results. For example, why and how do noisy
users prevent converging public opinion is shown. Also, we found that
censorship on social networks can significantly undermine the formation
of consensus in public opinion.
SERVIÇO SOCIAL E SAÚDE MENTAL
Authors: Lourenço de Azevêdo Islânia Kênia , Leite Gomes Maria de Fátima
Published: March 2024

Este artigo traz o relato da minha vivência enquanto Assistente Social, na Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde Mental (RESMEN), da Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), tendo como cenário de prática um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS) III.  O relato busca descrever e analisar as atividades desenvolvidas entre novembro de 2021 e fevereiro de 2022. Vale ressaltar que este equipamento se constitui em um dispositivo estratégico de cuidado para pessoas com transtornos mentais graves e persistentes, cujo objetivo é reorientar o modelo de assistência ofertada às pessoas em sofrimento mental. No sentido de buscar compreender os objetivos postos, este estudo classifica-se como descritivo, do tipo qualitativo, por meio do relato de experiência, considerando este, como técnica que viabiliza descrever, compreender e analisar as ações desenvolvidas em equipe interdisciplinar. Nessa perspectiva, por meio das práticas no âmbito da residência multiprofissional, foram realizadas intervenções profissionais, e, através destas, foi possível observar como vem se dando os rebatimentos de movimentos macroestruturais no dispositivo. Foi possível identificar que, a realidade que se coloca na atualidade, remonta grandes desafios para o cuidado em saúde mental baseado em serviços de caráter aberto e comunitário, tendo em vista os sucessivos ataques ao modelo de atenção psicossocial, os quais se revelam na precarização do serviço e nas fragilidades das condições de trabalho. Há que se considerar, ainda, os atravessamentos relacionados à Pandemia da COVID-19 no âmbito desse espaço sócio ocupacional. Nesse contexto, a experiência revela a importância da inserção da residência no cotidiano de trabalho do SUS, e, ainda, traz contribuições sobre a atuação específica do serviço social nesse contexto, apontando os desafios e possibilidades de atuação profissional em meio a conjuntura de desmontes e precarização na Política de Saúde Mental.
ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Lino Amil Luiz , De Oliveira Augusto Nogueira Sabino , Pires Caio Vieira Pires , Costa Deiliane Assunção de Brito da , De Amorim Elian Benedito da Silva , Ferreira José Ricardo Ferreira , Nogueira Leonardo Chaves , Cassini Leonardo Tedesco , Arrais Marcela Sant’Ana
Published: March 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma releitura da Lei Nº 12.318/2010 sob o viés da Pseudociência, assim como, refletir sobre com a referida pseudociência pode causar danos psicológicos à criança e aos pais envolvidos nas demandas judiciais. Trata-se de revisão de literatura combinada com análise de conteúdo, realizada a partir das bases de dados online consultadas, no mês de dezembro de 2023 e janeiro de 2024: BVS, LILACS e Scielo, utilizando para a busca os seguintes descritores: “Pseudociência” e “Pseudoscience”,   “Alienação Parental” e “Parental Alienation”, “Síndrome de Alienação Parental” e “Parental Alienation Syndrome” e ”Pseudoscience” OR “Parental Alienation” OR “Parental Alienation Syndrome”, publicados nos idiomas português e inglês no período entre 2012 à 2023. Conclui-se que a justiça, para ser justa, deve basear-se em teorias e evidências cientificamente comprovadas. Por isso, não se pode advogar em nome da Lei nº 12.318/2010, muito pelo contrário, os autores dessa pesquisa entendem que o judiciário precisar tomar decisões baseadas em procedimentos verdadeiramente científicos para os magistrados tomarem suas decisões sobre a custódia em caso de disputa entre pais.
ANÁLISE DA CONTAMINAÇÃO MICROBIOLÓGICA DE LUVAS DE PROCEDIMENTOS UTILIZADAS EM ODONTOLOGIA NA UNIVERSIDADE DE PERNAMBUCO.
Authors: Oliveir Luciana de Souza Silva , Lyra da Paz Eliana Santos , Santana Kássia Regina de , Paz Júnior Francisco Braga da , Gerbi Marleny Elizabeth Márquez de Martínez , Cardoso Maria do Socorro Oreste , Prado Victor Felipe Farias do , Silveira Ana Cristina Barreto , Freitas Lindeberg Rocha , Gonçalves Rocha Hidemburgo , Fernando Rodrigues Guaraná Carlos
Published: March 2024

O crescente  número de infecções no ambiente odontológico surge como alerta para o uso criterioso de equipamentos de proteção individual bem como o estudo da segurança microbiológica destes possíveis veículos de agentes infecciosos. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi, avaliar a presença de microrganismos em luvas de procedimentos usados na rotina de atendimento das clínicas odontológicas da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de Pernambuco (FOP/UPE). Ao todo, foram analisadas 10 caixas de luvas, sendo 7 de látex e 3 nitrílicas,  provenientes de dez marcas diferentes de uso rotineiro no ambiente odontológico. De cada marca, foram coletadas duas amostras: a primeira, foi proveniente de uma luva cuja a caixa foi recém aberta em ambiente laboratorial, enquanto que, a segunda, foi oriunda de uma caixa aberta exposta ao ambiente clínico odontológico rotineiro. As luvas avaliadas não foram utilizadas ou manipuladas em nenhum momento pelos profissionais e a coleta das amostras foi realizada  com o auxílio de um Swab esterilizado. As amostras foram cultivadas em meio   Ágar Sabouraud dextrosado acrescido de cloranfenicol e o meio Mueller-hinton e incubada em estufa à temperatura de 34° ± 2°C por 2-3 dias para posterior identificação. Conclui-se que não havia contaminação nas luvas de procedimentos comercializadas, assim como, também não houve contaminação nestas após exposição em clínica. Demonstrando serem pertinentes as medidas de biossegurança empregadas na clínica-escola, bem como a boa manipulação do EPI. Dessa forma, apesar do resultado, o controle da carga microbiana das luvas de procedimentos utilizadas na assistência odontológica, bem como o rigor com as medidas de biossegurança, mostra-se imprescindível para que o atendimento em saúde bucal seja de fato eficaz em reduzir ao máximo as infecções cruzadas.
NUTRIGENÔMICA NA MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA: BREVE ESTUDO
Authors: Rodrigues Lígia Rayssa Figueirêdo de Paiva , Silva Maria Bernardete Oliveira Trajano da , Milani Valéria Fernanda , Júnior Carlos Donato Barbosa Alves , Hidalgo Maíra da Costa Silva Rendon , Zimmermann Renata Isabel , Milani Valéria Fernanda , Amorim Ianca Soanne Souza , Nascimento Ana Beatriz Barbosa do , Yoshida Paula Akemi , Silva Robert Alex Santos da , Gomes Silvio Pires
Published: March 2024

A carga genética herdada dos progenitores, que todo indivíduo carrega desde o nascimento, pode ser influenciada ao longo de sua vida por uma variedade de fatores externos, incluindo a interação entre o ambiente e a alimentação. O propósito deste estudo é investigar o efeito dos nutrientes na modificação do genoma, conhecido como nutrigenômica, e explorar o uso dessa dieta habitual em animais não humanos, além de destacar os diversos benefícios nutricionais da nutrigênomica que podem contribuir para o tratamento de enfermidades que afetam os animais domésticos, bem como para sua prevenção.
PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI PADA REMAJA DI SMK SWASTA YAPIM BIRU-BIRU
Authors: Fahdi Firdaus , Sari Herviani , Manulang Hengki Frengki , Purba Bahtera Bindavid
Published: March 2024

Reproductive health is an important issue and must get attention, especially among adolescents. Adolescence is a transition period from childhood and adulthood, in this period a growth spurt occurs, secondary sex characteristics arise, fertility is achieved and psychological and cognitive changes occur. Adolescence occurs in the age range of 10-19 years. This period is the period of maturation of the human reproductive organs, and is often called puberty. During adolescence, children experience accelerated growth both physically and psychologically. During this period, namely the transition from children to adolescents, there are three risks that are often faced by adolescents, namely risks related to sexuality (unwanted pregnancy, abortion and infection with sexually transmitted diseases), drug abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Therefore, our research team feels the need to provide education to students at school. Community service activities regarding reproductive health are carried out at the Yapim Biru-biru Private School through 3 stages, namely the preparation stage, implementation stage and reflection stage. At the end of this activity, at the reflection stage, a questionnaire was distributed as a form of evaluation to see the understanding that had been obtained after participating in this activity. The results of this service activity provide benefits in the form of expanding the horizons and knowledge of adolescents about reproductive health, so that adolescents can be more alert and careful in socializing.