bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El software de simulación como herramienta para el análisis de estructuras metálicas automotrices
Authors: Pachacama Victor ,   Instituto Superior Tecnológico Ciudad de Valencia, Jorque Abrahan , Ulcuango Carlos , Passo Rodrigo
Published: July 2024

La investigación se centra en analizar el uso de software de simulación en el análisis de estructuras metálicas automotrices, con el objetivo de identificar las ventajas y diferencias entre diversas herramientas para optimizar el diseño y la eficiencia de los vehículos. La metodología cualitativa empleada incluye un análisis exhaustivo de documentos, artícu-los académicos, estudios de caso y fuentes técnicas relacionadas con el tema, así como entrevistas con expertos del sector. Se evalúan criterios como la precisión de resultados, capacidades no lineales, usabilidad, costo y acceso en la nube de ocho softwares de simu-lación. Esta investigación revela un panorama competitivo liderado por ANSYS, NAS-TRAN y COMSOL, destacando por su precisión (100%, 93%, 93% respectivamente) y métodos de análisis pioneros (100%, 100%, 93%). Abaqus y LS-Dyna, aunque altamente precisos (93%, 100%), presentan métodos avanzados-intermedios. HyperWorks sobresale en optimización (100%) y facilidad de uso (93%), mientras que SolidWorks ofrece bajo costo (93%) y compatibilidad con AnyCAD (100%). SimSolid, con bajo requerimiento de hardware (93%) y excepcional facilidad de uso (100%), muestra limitaciones en análisis y optimización (86%, 79%). En conclusión, actualmente los softwares de simulación FEM priorizan precisión, innovación y eficiencia, con un creciente uso de la nube para acceso remoto y colaboración.
acesso à justiça e a resolução de disputas através das culturas
Authors: Singh Sukhsimranjit , Medeiros (Trad. e adapt.) Adriana C. S.
Published: July 2024

Contextualização: O presente artigo examina as necessidades específicas de comunidades diversas e a compreensão de seu efetivo acesso à justiça. Considerando que normalmente grupos vulneráveis não têm um acesso adequado e concreto à justiça, o estudo analisa as alternativas para resolução de disputas como oportunidade para facilitar a superação de dificuldades decorrentes dos custos da demanda judicial enfrentada em diversas culturas, com o recorte dos acentuados desafios enfrentados por comunidades de baixos rendimentos, comunidade LGBTQ, mulheres e comunidades negras.
Objetivos: O presente artigo objetiva investigar as necessidades específicas de comunidades culturalmente distintas e vulneráveis. Examina o acesso à justiça a partir das identidades culturais para concluir que as circunstâncias de cada grupo específico de pessoas devem ser consideradas nas práticas de mediação.
Método: Por meio de revisão bibliográfica examina-se as noções de acesso à justiça e de alternativas à resolução de conflitos encarados sob diferentes culturas e sob a perspectiva de determinados grupos vulneráveis para deduzir quais fatores devem ser aprimorados para tornar a mediação elemento positivo no acesso à justiça substancial.
Resultados: Conclui-se que ao se valorizar as particularidades culturais e peculiaridades de cada segmento destacado, possível reconhecer as barreiras situacionais e inspirar a promoção de uma abordagem de mediação capaz de estabelecer o diálogo e ganhar a confiança de cada categoria. Obtém-se, assim, um resultado que propicia uma mediação melhor posicionada para o contexto daquela comunidade, tornando a ferramenta um contributo positivo capaz de reduzir o abismo na entrega da prestação jurisdicional.
Smartphones as pedagogical tools: Transforming analog classrooms through digital storytelling
Authors: Irwin Bradley
Published: July 2024

The integration of digital technology into language learning environments has shifted pedagogical approaches towards more immersive, student-centered methods. Despite this, many classrooms remain anchored in traditional, analog methodologies. This study explores the innovative integration of digital storytelling in such environments by leveraging smartphones for educational purposes. Using a mixed methods research approach, the study combined classroom and fieldwork observations with surveys and debriefing interviews. Students demonstrated a high degree of adaptability, utilizing their smartphones effectively, even in the absence of a technology-rich classroom environment. The results challenge conventional beliefs that tech-centric projects demand tech-intensive settings. The study indicates the potential benefits of incorporating digital storytelling, especially in language learning contexts, promoting engagement, skill development, and higher-order thinking. It further emphasizes the pedagogical advantages of digital storytelling and advocates for its broader implementation in diverse educational contexts. Future research might explore the long-term effects of digital storytelling on student performance and its applicability across various disciplines.
On the issue of extending the guarantees of criminal procedure to disciplinary proceedings against judges
Authors: Melnik Oleksiі , Rybalko Volodymyr
Published: July 2024

The author considers whether the guarantees of criminal procedure should be extended to judges during disciplinary proceedings. It is noted that the answer to this question has very specific consequences, as it depends on them: whether the disciplinary proceedings against judges under the Engel criteria are criminal proceedings; whether simultaneous and parallel consideration of disciplinary and criminal proceedings against a judge involving the same actions (or part of them) is possible; or whether disciplinary proceedings should be suspended until the criminal case is resolved; whether the materials of criminal proceedings can be used to decide whether a judge's actions constitute a disciplinary offense; whether the absence of a verdict finding a judge guilty of a criminal offense is an obstacle to bringing him or her to disciplinary responsibility; whether the principle of autonomy applies in disciplinary proceedings; whether disciplinary and criminal proceedings are interrelated; whether the disciplinary body has the right to bring a judge to disciplinary liability if the criminal proceedings were closed or resulted in an acquittal; whether the presumption of innocence and the right not to be prosecuted or punished twice apply to judges who are subject to both criminal and disciplinary proceedings for the same actions.

The authors analyze the controversial issues of disciplinary liability of judges. The author cites the results of a survey of 96 judicial assistants of all instances, which confirm that the issues of disciplinary liability of judges raised in the article remain controversial, despite the established legal position of the ECHR.

It is stated that, according to the ECHR case law, the guarantees of criminal procedure do not apply to judges in disciplinary proceedings. Disciplinary proceedings fall within the scope of the civil part of Article 6 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Key words:disciplinary liability of judges, Engel criteria, presumption of innocence, the right not to be prosecuted or punished twice.
Synthesis and characterization of 1,2,3,4-naphthalene and anthracene diimides
Authors: Bass Adam D , Castellanos Daniela , Calicdan Xavier A , Cao Dennis D
Published: July 2024

We report the synthesis and characterization of naphthalene and anthracene scaffolds end-capped by cyclic imides. The solid-state structures of the N-phenyl derivatives, determined by X-ray crystallography, reveal changes in packing preference based on the number of aromatic rings in the core. The optical and electronic properties of the title compounds compare favorably with other previously described isomers and expand the toolbox of electron-deficient aromatic compounds available to organic materials chemists.
Positive Tourist Experience
Authors: Song Gendi , Edelheim Johan , Johnson James
Published: July 2024

Despite a rise in studies applying the PERMA framework (Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment) to tourist well-being, few studies explore how the five elements within the PERMA framework interconnect to contribute to the well-being of young tourists. This study employed a qualitative research approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews guided by the PERMA framework to investigate young tourists’ perceptions of well-being. Findings were analyzed using thematic analysis, revealing that the young tourists’ well-being is believed to encompass two key components: enjoyment, representing hedonic well-being, and meaning, representing eudaimonic well-being. Enjoyment may stem from tourist activities or social interactions, while meaning could be derived from actualizing core values or fulfilling travel purposes. Theoretically, the study advances the PERMA framework by strategically aligning its elements in direct response to various tourist experiences. This provides a novel perspective for future researchers, suggesting the potential use of the PERMA framework as an alternative approach for understanding young tourists’ well-being. Practically, the study offers insights for individuals to craft improved tourism plans, leveraging their travel experiences to enhance well-being. For example, individuals could benefit from being more mindful in designing and executing their travels, ensuring a positive tourist experience.
Influence of Gender on Residents’ Perceptions of Tourism Impacts in Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Eyisi Afamefuna Paul , Aruomah Maureen Ogechi , Ololo Nneoma Grace
Published: July 2024

Research on residents’ perceptions of tourism has become a global area of discourse because such research is needed in planning and managing tourism. Earlier research focused on advanced economies and destinations where tourism has advanced, with limited literature on case studies within emerging economies. Thus, research on how gender influences residents’ perceptions of regional tourism is limited, implying that we know little in that domain. This paper reports on the findings of ethnographic interviews conducted with selected women participants in Southeastern Nigeria. The findings show no significant impacts of gender on tourism but identified culture, unequal power distribution, and fear of neglect as issues that influence how women perceive tourism in the region. We conclude that the cultural dynamics in destinations within emerging economies can be a dominant variable that influences how residents perceive tourism and should be given more attention, especially in Africa.
Emerging role of cryotherapy and steroids in management of local anaesthetic failure
Authors: Yehia Aseel ,   Department of Endodontics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Abboud Khaled Mohamed , Obeid Maram Farouk ,   Department of Endodontics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt,   Department of Endodontics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Published: July 2024

Endodontic pain is a disruptive event to all clinicians and patients. When performing dental treatment on teeth with clinically healthy pulps, efficient and adequate local anesthesia is the fundamental basis for dental pain control. Nevertheless, when managing patients with acutely inflamed pulps, local anesthesia is actually much less efficient. Clinical trials have reported that an IANB injection of a local anesthetic solution is inefficient in 30 to 80% of patients diagnosed with acute irreversible pulpitis. Therefore, pain management of lower molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis is usually a challenge to the endodontist. Many efforts have been made to implement various pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical agents to control the inflammatory processes leading to pulpal pain. These agents chiefly included NSAIDs and synthetic steroids, along with other modalities such as cryotherapy and acupuncture. The effect of steroids and cryotherapy on the success rates on IANBs when treating lower molars with symptomatic acute pulpitis was investigated in a few studies to increase the efficiency and duration of nerve block in these cases. The goal of this review is to highlight the role of steroids and cryotherapy in increasing the success rate of IANB and to point out the clinical studies concerned with both modalities.
Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid Nanoparticles: Flow Rates and Gauge Sizes Influence the Droplet Surface Tension and Particle Sizing
Authors: Shakri Adibah , Ikmal Shawaludin Muhammad Ayman , Mohamed Suffian Izzat Fahimuddin , Farikhah Irna , Mohd Pa’ad Khairunnisa
Published: July 2024

Electrospray is a novel and versatile approach to the synthesis of nanosized particles. In this paper, the effects of electrospray process parameters such as gauge size (18 G-25 G) and flow rate (0.9-1.5 ml hr-1) on droplet surface tension and electrospray particle size were evaluated. 25 mg Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid (PLGA) were dissolved in 100 ml acetone before being subjected to electrospray.  Tate’s Law was used to calculate the surface tension while the Malvern nanosizer was used to measure the particle size. Based on Tate’s Law calculation, when the gauze size increased from 18 G-25 G, the droplet surface tension increased from 10.07 Nm-1 to 18.17 Nm-1 showing a direct pattern. At the same time, the flowrate is inversely proportional to droplet surface tension. When the flow rate increased from 0.9-1.5 ml hr-1, the droplet surface tension was reduced.  This is due to the increasing ratio of vicious force and surface tension. For particle size, as surface tension increased from 10.07 Nm-1 to 18.17 Nm-1, particle size increased from 205.57 nm to 612 nm owing to the corona discharge producing larger progeny droplets that chain into smaller particles through coulomb fission as more charge is required to overcome the surface tension. In conclusion, flow rate and gauge size influenced the surface tension thus affecting the nanosized particles.
Analysis of the Benefit Value of PT.KPC's CSR Activities in the UKM Tangguh Program with Social Return on Investment Approach
Authors: Yazid Bustomi Muhamad , Enggal Nugroho Agung , Raharjo Sugeng , . Faizal , Fadhil Naufal , Setiawan Wawan , Santana Ricky
Published: July 2024

UKM Tangguh is a collaborative entrepreneurship education program. The program consists of required entrepreneurship material and is adapted to current developments for entrepreneurs in various business fields as participants. Economically, the UKM Tangguh program has contributed to the number of MSMEs upgrading, as seen from changes in the composition of the business scale. Socially, the UKM Tangguh program has helped change the mindset of participants from being a trader to being business person. The objectives of this research are (1) to determine the impact of the program through the social return on investment (SROI) approach and (2) to analyze the level of community satisfaction with the program. The data analysis method uses a comparison of SROI values and the community satisfaction index. Respondents in this study were all participants who were members of the UKM Tangguh program and were willing to take part in each activity session provided. The research results show that the SROI value of the UKM Tangguh program is 21.49, which means that every rupiah of investment given by the company to this program can provide added value, reaching 21.49 times. The assessment of the UKM Tangguh program from the beneficiaries received a very good rating with a score of 3.28 on a scale of 4, if converted to a scale of 100 with a score of 82.04 in the very satisfied category. The high level of beneficiary satisfaction shows the success of implementing the program.
A Description of How Workers Perceive the Process of Implementing the Construction Safety Management in Construction Projects
Authors: Afief Mohammad , Maher Denny Hanifa , Lestatyo Daru
Published: July 2024

The number of work accidents in Indonesia is still high. Occupational Safety and Health Employment recorded the number of work accidents in Indonesia as many as 265,334 cases in 2022.(1) In order to overcome the high level of work accidents, the government requires the construction sector to implement the Construction Safety Management System. The successful implementation of safety management in the workplace is influenced by workers' perceptions of the implementation of safety management. This research is a qualitative approach with the main objective to describe the factors that shape workers' perceptions of the implementation of construction safety management. The phenomenological design used in this qualitative research aims to understand or explore the reality experienced or certain behaviors of individuals or groups of individuals as well as the aspects that underlie a feeling, opinion, event, relationship, The phenomenological design used in this qualitative research aims to understand or explore the reality experienced or certain behaviors of individuals or groups of individuals as well as the aspects that underlie a feeling, opinion, event, relationship, etc. (2) The results of this study are the factors that influence the formation of workers' perceptions include leadership in the implementation of construction safety management, workers' experience, project teamwork in building construction safety, awareness in implementing construction safety management, occupational safety and health counseling provided, and weak occupational safety and health authority in decision making that supports the implementation of construction safety management.
When Will Smith meets Ang Lee in Hollywood sf
Authors: Chan Ting-Ting
Published: July 2024

This article critically examines how
Gemini Man
(2019) incorporates director Ang Lee’s cinematic aesthetics and Will Smith’s star persona to present a nuanced representation of empowered crossover Blackness. In this film, Smith’s commanding status as a Black lead exceeds the typical constraints of social and spatial mobility (a relative rarity in Hollywood production). However,
Gemini Man’s
adoption of sf generic conventions and prevalent ideological narratives ironically neutralizes this momentum and, instead, reveals the precariousness that Asian and Black American filmmakers experience navigating the entertainment industry’s unequal decision-making, especially as it seeks maximized crossover appeal to attract wider audiences worldwide. This article explores how the film’s artistic expression not only illustrates ongoing ideological and identity negotiations within the racialized sf genre, especially concerning the representation of Black experiences, but also illuminates filmmakers’ challenges when collaborating with major studios in Hollywood’s profit-driven, racially-determined global marketplace.
Solar Coronal Heating by Kinetic Alfvén Waves
Authors: Ayaz Syed , Li Gang , Khan Imran A.
Published: July 2024

The utilization of the Cairns distribution serves as a vital tool for characterizing the nonthermal attributes commonly observed in space plasmas. In these intricate plasma environments, extensive measurements have been conducted to monitor the fluctuations inherent in the perturbed electromagnetic (EM) field and the associated Poynting flux, specifically concerning kinetic Alfvén waves (KAWs). Traditionally, these fluctuations have been attributed to gyroradius correction terms within the framework of Maxwellian distributed plasmas. However, our study introduces an innovative perspective grounded in kinetic theory coupled with the Cairns distribution, adept at encapsulating the nonthermal nuances characterized by the index parameter Λ. Within the domain of the solar corona, our investigation centers on the perturbed EM field ratios and the Poynting flux of KAWs, with a foundation in the Cairns distribution function. It is noteworthy that the perpendicular components, although deemed less significant due to the dominance of k
⊥ over k
∥, remain unquantified regarding their relative insignificance. Similarly, the exploration of the imaginary part of the normalized EM field ratio has been a relatively understudied domain. Furthermore, we delve into the nuanced assessment of the power rate I

x
/I

z
characterizing the perpendicular and parallel normalized Poynting fluxes (S

x
and S

z
). Intriguingly, we discern that large values of Λ, compared to their Maxwellian counterparts, manifest advantageous attributes, particularly concerning the energization of the plasma over extended distances along the ambient magnetic field lines. The analytical insights gleaned from this study find practical application in understanding phenomena within the solar atmosphere, particularly shedding light on the significant role played by nonthermal particles in the observed heating processes.
L’Amérique divisée
Authors: Harcourt Bernard E. , Bujon Anne-Lorraine
Published: July 2024

La polarisation politique actuelle paralyse la démocratie américaine, que ce soit sur les campus ou au Capitole. En outre, la contre-révolution aujourd’hui portée par Donald Trump sape les fondements de l’État de droit. Il faudrait désormais élargir la coopération démocratique à toutes les sphères de la vie.
L’Amérique des laissés-pour-compte
Authors: Chesnelong Bénédicte
Published: July 2024

Dans Là où la terre ne vaut rien (Éditions du sous-sol, 2024), le journaliste Ted Conover s’installe dans la vallée de San Luis au Colorado et rencontre les laissés-pour-compte qui y ont trouvé refuge afin de comprendre comment Trump a pu l’emporter en 2016.
La bataille de l’avortement
Authors: Brugère Fabienne
Published: July 2024

Le droit à l’avortement est une question politique aux États-Unis : sa défense relève d’une démocratie attachée à une égalité d’écoute et de reconnaissance des sujets politiques, quelle que soit leur situation et quel que soit leur sexe.
Mémoire du catholicisme
Authors: Schlegel Jean-Louis
Published: July 2024

L’Action catholique, de 1927 aux années 1960, a joué un rôle important dans la formation humaine de ses militants ( Voir, juger, agir , sous la dir. de Bernard Giroux, PUR, 2022). Aujourd’hui, il en reste surtout, comme en Bretagne ( La Puissance et l’Effacement d’Yon Tranvouez, PUR, 2022), un héritage culturel.
L’inflammation systémique de bas grade, un nouveau paradigme à explorer
Authors: Leloutre Béatrice
Published: July 2024

L’inflammation systémique chronique dite de bas grade, ou de faible intensité est une inflammation évoluant à bas bruit, présentant un lien étroit avec le mode de vie et tout ce qui constitue l’exposome (ensemble des expositions dans notre environnement tout au long de la vie). Elle naît principalement dans l’intestin. Le microbiote altéré et la membrane intestinale devenue trop perméable n’assurant plus une fonction correcte de barrière, le passage anormal de molécules et microorganismes vont activer de façon excessive le système immunitaire sous-jacent, déclenchant en cascade des phénomènes dysimmunitaires et inflammatoires. Ils vont progressivement essaimer vers organes, vaisseaux et tissus du corps. Cette inflammation altère silencieusement le terrain, favorisant, selon les prédispositions, l’apparition de diverses maladies chroniques.
Une méthode d’optométrie comportementale française peu connue des années 1930: la méthode de rééducation visuelle de Georges Quertant (1894-1964)
Authors: Barbara Jean-Gaël
Published: July 2024

L’optométrie comportementale est une pratique complémentaire encore peu utilisée en Europe. Pourtant une telle méthode a été inventée dans les années 1930 par le musicien français Georges Quertant (1894-1964). On se propose dans cet article de présenter l’oeuvre de ce rééducateur de la vision en montrant comment sa pratique peut se rattacher a posteriori au courant de l’optométrie comportementale américaine de la même période. Nous montrerons les parallèles entre ces deux méthodes de rééducation basées sur des convergences théoriques qui se développent encore actuellement dans le domaine des neurosciences cognitives de la vision, avec également des aspects de rééducation visuelle et cognitive.
Délivrer au public une information de qualité sur les méthodes et thérapies complémentaires
Authors: Payrau Bernard
Published: July 2024

Le Groupe d’Évaluation des Thérapies Complémentaires Personnalisées et des pratiques innovantes a mis en oeuvre un cycle de conférences destinées au grand public sur différentes méthodes et pratiques de ce domaine que la santé intégrative valorise. Données par un praticien, construites sur l’expérience et les données scientifiques contemporaines, exprimées dans un langage accessible à tous, les deux premières conférences ont été complétées par une troisième à l’invitation de l’Académie Lorraine des Sciences à Nancy. Cette opportunité incite à persévérer dans cette voie pour l’avenir de la santé intégrative.
Analyse des effets négatifs de l’intelligence artificielle dans l’administration : la face cachée des algorithmes intelligents et des machines cognitives
Authors: Valle-Cruz David , García-Contreras Rigoberto , Gil-Garcia J. Ramon
Published: July 2024

Cette recherche propose un cadre pour analyser les impacts négatifs de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) au sein de l’administration en classant 14 aspects appartenant à sa face cachée en cinq catégories sociotechniques. Le cadre est basé sur une analyse systématique de la littérature et met en évidence le fait que la face cachée est principalement déterminée par des aspects politiques, juridiques et institutionnels, mais qu’elle est également influencée par les données et la technologie. Le manque de compréhension des résultats, des biais et des erreurs de l’IA, ainsi que la manipulation des algorithmes intelligents et des machines cognitives sont des facteurs qui y contribuent. Le secteur public devrait créer des connaissances sur l’IA d’un point de vue éthique, inclusif et stratégique, en faisant appel à des experts de différents domaines. Remarques à l’intention des praticiens Les fonctionnaires et autres décideurs doivent être conscients des avantages potentiels de l’intelligence artificielle, mais aussi de sa face cachée, et s’efforcer d’éviter ces conséquences négatives potentielles.
« L’argent n’est pas un problème ! » : les récits des directeurs financiers d’hôpitaux lorsqu’il s’agit de faire face à un changement soudain d’orientation managériale
Authors: Malmmose Margit , Pedersen Lars Dahl
Published: July 2024

Les questions de santé publique liées au COVID-19 ont modifié l’importance politique et managériale accordée à la maîtrise des coûts et à l’efficacité dans les hôpitaux. Grâce à une nouvelle étude qualitative menée au Danemark, nous explorons les récits des directeurs financiers à propos de leurs expériences lors d’un changement soudain dans la logique managériale. Tous les directeurs financiers décrivent un engagement dans des procédures opérationnelles clés et dans la gestion du changement qui a été favorisé par la recherche constante de stabilité qui dépendait fortement de la prise de décision ascendante et de la flexibilité. Au cours de ce processus, les logiques contradictoires du management et du professionnalisme médical ont disparu. Les directeurs financiers décrivent de nouvelles formes d’approches dynamiques et collaboratives. La possibilité d’adhérer à la logique de base des techniques de comptabilité administrative, combinée à l’urgence et aux rencontres émotionnelles, semble permettre cette approche. Ainsi, nous documentons un moment où des logiques opposées bien connues ont été suspendues par une urgence exogène. Cette constatation laisse entrevoir la possibilité de dépasser des points de vue profondément ancrés sur les structures et les logiques établies de l’administration publique. Remarques à l’intention des praticiens Les gestionnaires financiers font preuve de compétences administratives qui sont utiles pour les changements dans l’administration publique, tant au niveau de l’administration que des opérations quotidiennes. Ces gestionnaires semblent avoir une identité forte et la volonté de s’engager de manière dynamique et de faciliter les problèmes opérationnels aigus de première ligne. Dans une situation d’urgence telle que le COVID-19, nous constatons une interdépendance entre les différents domaines (administration et professions médicales), ce qui permet des collaborations.
Formes et destinataires de l’apologétique
Authors: Chrétien Jean-Louis
Published: July 2024

L’apologétique a pris un nouveau visage aujourd’hui. Jadis, au temps des Pères, elle vivait en tension entre le désir d’être communicable et en même temps pointe acérée de la nouveauté chrétienne. Cette tension se met ensuite au service de l’approfondissement et de la réassurance, ce qu’il convient de nommer conversion, c’est-à-dire une religion plus fervente. Une deuxième tension de l’apologétique la situe entre la fermeté de la révélation et l’humilité de son témoin. La troisième tension s’exerce entre continuité et rupture de la foi avec la mondanité. Plus tard, la dénonciation pascalienne de l’indifférence des hommes à rechercher la vérité affronte l’incroyance et elle a connu une riche postérité. Issue d’une conception dramatique de l’existence, elle l’ouvre à l’espérance chrétienne. La parole du salut a toujours à dégager l’espace dans lequel elle pourra retentir.
A two-step Ulm-Chebyshev-like Cayley transform method for inverse eigenvalue problems with multiple eigenvalues
Authors: Ma Wei , Li Zhenhao , Zhang Yuxin
Published: July 2024

Our focus in this study was on examining the convergence problem of a novel method, inspired by the Ulm-Chebyshev-like Cayley transform method, which was designed to solve the inverse eigenvalue problems (IEPs) with multiple eigenvalues. Compared with other existing methods, the proposed method has higher convergence order and/or requires less operations. Under the assumption that the relative generalized Jacobian matrices at a solution are nonsingular, the proposed method was proved to be convergent with cubic convergence. Experimental findings demonstrated the practicality and efficiency of the suggested approaches.
Beyond Unbounded Beliefs: How Preferences and Information Interplay in Social Learning
Authors: Kartik Navin , Lee SangMok , Liu Tianhao , Rappoport Daniel
Published: July 2024

When does society eventually learn the truth, or take the correct action, via observational learning? In a general model of sequential learning over social networks, we identify a simple condition for learning dubbed
excludability. Excludability is a joint property of agents' preferences and their information. We develop two classes of preferences and information that jointly satisfy excludability: (i) for a one‐dimensional state, preferences with single‐crossing differences and a new informational condition, directionally unbounded beliefs; and (ii) for a multi‐dimensional state, intermediate preferences and subexponential location‐shift information. These applications exemplify that with multiple states, “unbounded beliefs” is not only unnecessary for learning, but incompatible with familiar informational structures like normal information. Unbounded beliefs demands that a single agent can identify the correct action. Excludability, on the other hand, only requires that a single agent must be able to displace any wrong action, even if she cannot take the correct action.
Fostering and Maintaining Student Communities
Authors: Cook Jenna , Villani Marisa
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to understand how the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University's academic and co-curricular interventions that led to a remote, virtual, and hybrid experience during the period of the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 2020 to May 2022) impacted student academic persistence and experience. Built on the Interpretative Phenomenological Awareness qualitative methodology, this chapter examined how the perceived student experience and student persistence were impacted by the pandemic in four specific areas: academic experience, community and social experience, academic persistence, and academic support resources. Students who were enrolled from May 2020 to March 2023 were invited to participate. The researchers found that enrollment and retention rates were maintained and identified three main takeaways from the qualitative responses: Community and engagement are critical, intentionality in building academic experiences matter, and student support systems need to connect in more meaningful ways to the institution.
Transformational Learning Abroad
Authors: Lanham Jennifer , Moore Elizabeth Ann
Published: July 2024

Partnering non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and social work students is effective in helping conflict-affected communities. It offers valuable knowledge, hands-on practice, and a fresh NGO perspective. However, it presents obstacles, such as personal biases and cultural barriers. To overcome these, social work students must prioritize mental wellness, keep unbiased views, and learn about local cultures. Transformative learning is an essential aspect of this partnership. NGOs assist folks facing significant life challenges, enabling students to understand difficulties beyond textbooks. Together, they positively impact communities by tackling complex issues, spreading awareness, and fostering inclusivity.
Performance Measurement of Various Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Loan Approval
Authors: Jain Sachin , Jaidka Preeti , Jain Vishal
Published: July 2024

When one or more people or organisations borrow money from others, organisations, or businesses, they are said to be taking out a loan. The borrower (the recipient) is given a loan and is ordinarily liable for paying interest until the amount is repaid. With the advent of the banking sector, more and more people are applying for loans from banks, but the bank has limited assets that should only be offered to a few people, so finding out who can lend to someone will be a safe way for the bank. In this chapter, the authors have suggested four different machine learning algorithms to predict loan approval, in which the logistic regression machine learning algorithm gives better results than other algorithms.
Exploring the Factors Influencing the Capital Asset Pricing Model
Authors: Dar Amir Ahmad , Jain Akshat , Malhotra Mehak , Albalawi Olayan , Shruti
Published: July 2024

This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and its implications in the realm of finance. Beginning with an overview of the model's development and foundational principles, the chapter delves into its application in estimating expected returns, managing risk, and constructing investment portfolios. The strengths and limitations of CAPM are thoroughly examined, highlighting its role as a fundamental tool in financial analysis while acknowledging criticisms regarding its simplifying assumptions. Moreover, the chapter explores alternative models such as the three-factor model and arbitrage pricing theory, offering comparative insights into their approaches to asset pricing. Additionally, discussions encompass the influence of external factors like market conditions, regulatory changes, and behavioral dynamics on CAPM's efficacy.
Assessing the Perception of Tourism Managers on Tourism Business Models Integrating SDGs and BoP Needs
Authors: Gupta Anjali , Shekhar  , Valeri Marco
Published: July 2024

Organizations need a business model that helps them convert opportunities into profitable ventures. Innovating the business models is essential to survive in the dynamic global market. One such business model innovation focuses on the achievement of sustainable development goals and the needs of the Bottom-of-the-pyramid market segment. Integrating the achievement of SDG and the needs of the BoP segment aims to strengthen the competitiveness. Such a strong business model will be very helpful for tourism organizations that continuously strive the achieve a unique positioning. The chapter conceptualizes how a tourism organization, by integrating the SDGs and BoP needs in its business models, can strengthen its competitiveness. The impact of such a model is studied in reference to Porter's Diamond model, which is used in research to assess the competitiveness of the industry, organization, or nation. The findings will be beneficial for the tourism policymakers as they would strengthen their belief in developing business models that focus on both the SDGs and BoP needs simultaneously.
A Holistic Study on the Work-Family Conflict of Women Employees in the Indian Tourism Industry
Authors: Singh Divya , Kumari Poonam , Sajeev Kristin
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to perform a comprehensive study of work-family conflict among female employees in the Indian tourist business. It seeks to identify the elements that contribute to work-family conflict, investigate its influence on women's well-being and turnover intentions, and provide strategies to mitigate its effects. The study's findings emphasize the enormous impact of work-family conflict on female employees in India's tourist companies. Long working hours, high job demands, and a lack of workplace assistance are all factors that lead to work-family conflict. The study also outlines methods such as flexible work arrangements, supportive organizational policies, and training programs that might assist reduce work-family conflict, increase women's psychological safety, and reduce turnover intentions.
Innovative Approaches to Simulating Human-Machine Interactions Through Virtual Counterparts
Authors: George Bijumon , Oswal Nidhi , Baskar K. , Chidambaranathan Senthilnathan
Published: July 2024

Creating realistic simulations of human-machine interaction through virtual counterparts is a cutting-edge area of research that involves innovative approaches. This endeavor aims to develop lifelike simulations where humans can interact with virtual entities in a natural and intuitive manner. Researchers are exploring advanced artificial intelligence mechanisms and gesture recognition technologies to enhance the realism of these simulations. Additionally, the integration of virtual real-time and augmented reality technology plays a crucial role in providing immersive and engaging knowledge. By combining these components, the goal is to create virtual companions that not only human behaviors but also adapted and responding intelligently to user inputs, fostering an additional seamless and effectiveness interaction between humans and devices.
Security and Optimization in IoT Networks Using AI-Powered Digital Twins
Authors: Bellapukonda Padma , Vijaya G. , Subramaniam Sangeetha , Chidambaranathan Senthilnathan
Published: July 2024

This study explores new ways to make IoT networks more secure and efficient by using advanced digital twin technology. The proposed system, named dynamic network resilience and optimization (DNRO), addresses the challenges of securing and making IoT systems work better. Traditional methods sometimes struggle with the complexity of connected devices, so a creative solution is needed. DNRO, the new approach, uses dynamic modeling, real-time monitoring, and smart response methods to make sure IoT networks are strong and work well. This research is important for improving how we manage IoT networks, offering a strong foundation to protect data and make sure everything runs smoothly despite new challenges and changes in the network.
Technological Collaboration, Challenges, and Unrestricted Research in the Digital Twin
Authors: Ali Syed Ibad , Shaikh Mohammad Shahnawaz , Ponnusamy Sivaram , Chouhan Prithviraj Singh
Published: July 2024

A new idea that has drawn the interest of academics and business in recent years is called digital twin technology. Its expansion has been made easier by the developments in industry 4.0 concepts, especially in the manufacturing sector. Although it is heavily designed, the digital twin is the most defined as the smooth transfer of data in either way between a virtual and real machine. Present are the difficulties, uses, and enabling technologies related to digital twins, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT). A review of works on digital twins is conducted, resulting in a classification of current studies. They have been classed by the review according to three research topics: manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. A variety of publications reflecting these fields and the present status of research have been discussed in this chapter.
AR/VR Techniques for Transforming Film Production With Digital Twins and Blockchain
Authors: Dashore Prince , Dashore Pankaj , Dashore Rachana
Published: July 2024

The film production industry is the most popular and interesting industry in the world for entertainments as well as knowledge sharing. The film industry is on the verge of a technological revolution, as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) techniques, along with Digital Twins and Blockchain technology, The utilization of AR/ VR techniques are set to revolutionize the creative process and industry dynamics. This research work explores the potential for transformation by combining AR/VR technology with digital twins and blockchain in the field of film production. Digital twins are virtual duplicates of real-world objects and surroundings, and they are utilized for creating immersive experiences using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. These technologies enable filmmakers to visualize, prototype, and interact with virtual sets, scenes for improving pre-production planning, set design, and visualization of intricate sequences. Blockchain technology provides a distributed and unchangeable record as digital assets and production data. Through the utilization of smart contracts, filmmakers can automate the process of paying royalties, establishing licensing agreements, and distributing revenue. This promotes transparency and confidence within the film industry ecosystem. This article showcase the practical uses of AR/VR techniques in film production and also focusing on their application with digital twins and blockchain. It focus on the effects of these techniques on storytelling, cooperation, and audience engagement. This s research work analyses the confluence of advanced technologies to get insights into the opportunities and challenges of revolutionizing film production processes and storylines in the digital age.
Enhancing Security in the Banking Sector Through Blockchain Technology
Authors: Dashore Rachana , Dashore Prince , Gupta Yukta
Published: July 2024

This research paper explores the integration of blockchain technology as a robust cybersecurity solution within the banking sector. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats targeting financial institutions, there is a growing need for innovative and secure technologies. Blockchain, known for its decentralized and tamper-resistant nature, presents a promising avenue to fortify the security posture of the banking industry. This paper investigates the key aspects of implementing blockchain in banking, its potential benefits, challenges, and the overall impact on cyber security.
Improving Thyroid Disease Diagnosis Through Machine Learning and Data Analysis
Authors: Walkare Vansh V. , Shinde Manasi S. , Shinde Vaishnavi R. , Prajapati Jigar D. , Rouniyar Rabi , Takale Dattatray G.
Published: July 2024

Thyroid disorders are among the most prevalent endocrine disorders, impacting a significant portion of the global population. Many people in the world are suffering from thyroid disorder. Early detection and treatment of thyroid disease is essential to prevent complications. Traditional methods such as thyroid function tests and thyroid scans can be time-consuming and expensive. Machine learning is a rapidly developing field that has the ability to improve the early detection and diagnosis of thyroid disease. The fusion of machine learning methodologies with medical diagnostics has emerged as a promising avenue for enhancing thyroid disorder detection. ML algorithms, including decision trees, random forests, support vector machines, gradient boosting, and adaptive boosting have been extensively employed in the creation of thyroid illness prediction models. In this research comparative analysis of various ML approaches applied to thyroid detection are reviewed. The suggested system employs a variety of ML approaches to improve illness prediction accuracy through comparative investigation.
Impact of Spontaneous Abortion of First-Trimester on Medical Management
Authors: Prabhu Ananya , Sharma Kavya , Acharya Anwesa , Negi Shivali , Dwivedi Rinshu , Jain Pushpdant , Athe Ramesh
Published: July 2024

Medical management is a relatively safer option than the conventional surgical method in the first-trimester miscarriage. The chapter included studies which allocated women in the pharmacological intervention for spontaneous miscarriage in the first trimester and determined the effectiveness, safety, and side-effect. Authors have included study trials of women with first-trimester miscarriage and conducted a review generating both direct and mixed evidence on the effectiveness and side effects of medical management. Out of 2246 studies found in the databases, 32 were included in the systematic review comprising of 56116 patients undergoing first-trimester miscarriage with 54,890 undergoing medical termination of pregnancy, and 7 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Results showed that the odds of success in medical intervention were low when compared with surgical intervention. Medical management of patients with symptoms of early miscarriage is safer and more effective compared to expectant and well tolerated compared to surgical management.
Innovative Technological Solutions for Enhancing Maternal and Fetal Mental Health
Authors: Shobarani R. , Pratheepa S. , M. J. Bharathi , Kavitha R. , Suganthi T. , Radha D.
Published: July 2024

Maternal and fetal mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being during pregnancy. This chapter delves into the intersection of technology and maternal-fetal health, offering both theoretical underpinnings and practical applications. By examining various technologies, from mobile applications to wearable devices, this review highlights their potential to improve outcomes in maternal and fetal mental health. Moreover, ethical considerations surrounding the use of these technologies are discussed, alongside future trends that could shape the landscape of maternal and fetal care. Through this comprehensive analysis, the chapter aims to provide insights into leveraging technology for better maternal and fetal mental health outcomes.
Unveiling the Silent Language
Authors: Bhirud Nivedita , Tatale Subhash , Krishna Anne Venkata Praveen , Humne Harshal , Dsouza Bill G. , Shinde Gitanjali R. , Mahalle Parikshit N.
Published: July 2024

Sign language is a form of communication utilized by people with speech and hearing impairments all around the world. The deaf community in India uses Indian Sign Language (ISL) as their primary language. With a large and diverse population present and a higher prevalence of the deaf community in India, there is a need for establishing communication between people using ISL and those who don't. This work discusses the different existing spoken language to ISL translation systems, focusing on both foreign spoken languages such as English and Indian spoken languages. This work covers the fundamentals of ISL, commonly used visual avatar systems, and a study of the translation systems for various spoken languages to understand their approaches, methodologies, and performance. The survey concludes with a discussion of the features and limitations of these systems and points out the future research directions in this area. Such studies would be of great assistance to researchers who are interested in developing new tools and technologies in this area.