bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DEADLY ATTACK: DUBONA AND MALO ORASJE: LEAVE THE PROTECTOR
Authors: Manojlović Dragan ,   University MB, Faculty of Business and Law, Belgrade, Serbia, Lazić Dragana ,   University MB, Faculty of Business and Law, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: July 2024

The paper will investigate the aspects of the deadly attack on the citizens of the suburban settlement of Dubona in the city municipality of Mladenovac — the city of Belgrade, and the settlement of Malo Orašje — the city of Smederevo, from May 4th, 2023, which resulted in the loss of life and the injury of several people. The aim of the research is to come to the following conclusion, is it a legal right of a citizen to expect his life to be protected? Was the deadly attack predictable? On what principles are the powers of the authority based, which, according to them, is obliged to provide protection to the citizen — his bodily integrity and any other integrity? Did the body authorized to protect citizens from the deadly attack that was carried out on May 4th, 2023 act in accordance with its obligations in the case of the crime in the suburban settlement of Dubona of the city municipality of Mladenovac - the city of Belgrade, and Malo Orašje, a populated place - the city of Smederevo? Who is responsible for the deadly attack? Based on the research, it is established that: for the deadly attack on May 4th, 2024 in the suburban settlement of Dubona in the municipality of Mladenovac - the city of Belgrade, and Malo Orašje, a settlement in the city of Smederevo, the citizens of the Republic of Serbia who decide to entrust and transfer their powers to authority—the government that exercises the powers delegated to it on their behalf; the government of the Republic of Serbia — its Ministry of Internal Affairs — its Police Directorate and its organizational units are responsible: the Police Administration for the city of Belgrade and the city of Smederevo; managers in those organizational units who are obliged by law to provide protection to citizens for the peaceful enjoyment of their rights; the deadly attack was predictable; authorities could have prepared for proactive action and prevented the deadly attack.
THE EMPIRE OF JAPAN
Authors: Jerotijević Zoran ,   MB University, Faculty of Business and Law, Belgrade, Serbia, Jerotijević Dusan ,   MB University, Faculty of Business and Law, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: July 2024

Forms of government, i.e. forms of state organization, are monarchy - the head of state is the monarch, and republic - the head of state is the president as an elected person. Between the monarchies themselves, as well as between the republics as a form of government, there are certain differences that are conditioned by historical, cultural, national and other specificities. In the conceptual history of the state, the forms of state government have long been discussed. The first philosophical observations about the forms of government were given by Plato in the work States. Monarchy is a form of government in which the executor and bearer of the highest state power is a permanently crowned person - a monarch who is not legally responsible, but is sovereign and "above" the law, is not subject to legal sanctions, and his position is fundamentally different from others in terms of the privileges he enjoys. In a broader sense, a monarchy is a form of government in which the basic power is exercised by one person. In the narrower sense, monarchy is a form of government in which the function of head, or head of state, is performed by one person who is not subject to legal and political responsibility, who performs his function for life, and that function is, as a rule, hereditary. To denote a monarchy, this name is not always used, but the expressions: empire - emperor, empire - emperor, duchy - duke etc. (the size of the territory, the size of the population, the real political power of the state) etc.
ONE APPROACH TO SOLVING PROBLEMS ON A QUANTUM COMPUTER
Authors: Milosević Borivoje ,   University MB, Faculty of Business and Law, Belgrade, Serbia, Regodić Dušan ,   University MB, Faculty of Business and Law, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: July 2024

Quantum computers, such as fusion reactors and personalized genetic medicine, have been just over the horizon for years, promising to change our lives. That hasn't stopped the technology from escaping University and lab rooms and into the private sector, where billions have been invested in companies trying to make it a reality. Today, quantum computing is already applied in all spheres of society, especially in situations where classical computers, no matter how powerful they are, cannot solve the given problems. The growing investment signifies confidence in quantum computing's ability to revolutionize various industrial sectors, from finance and pharmaceuticals to logistics and the automotive industry. The paper presents the solution of a specific task on a quantum computer, of course with an additional explanation of the functioning of its hardware and software.
Faktor Persepsi dan Keputusan Wisatawan Berkunjung Kembali ke Kawasan Malioboro Yogyakarta: Pendekatan Psikologi Lingkungan
Authors: Adin Dheanisa Miftahul , Aulia Riefda Faizatul , Kuncoro Muhammad Jati
Published: July 2024

Malioboro area of ​​Yogyakarta is one of the popular recreational place in the form of a pedestrian street in Indonesia. The popularity of Malioboro itself cannot be separated from the status of the city of Yogyakarta itself as a tourist, cultural and educational city. From a psychological aspect, residents' perceptions place Malioboro as an attractive area to visit for various tourist activities. Knowledge about attractions and decisions is interesting to know in developing tourist areas in Indonesia, especially from a behavioral architecture perspective. This research aims to determine the psychological factors in tourists' decisions to visit again. The assumption is that there is an influence on the positive experiences of tourists during their visit. This research question is how psychological aspects influence visitors' perceptions of returning visits. The research method used is descriptive qualitative by observing existing visitor activities related to their positive experiences. There are 3 groups of observations, namely: spatial cognition phenomena, spatial behavior and spatial order. The results of this research show that spatial cognition is the most influential factor in making this area's place attractive to visit.
Assessing the impact of oleuropein on dyslipidemia in male rats subjected to D-galactose-induced aging: A preliminary study
Authors: Tarbiat Shirin , Aydın Beyrivan , Ergün Kübra , Mohseni Ali Reza
Published: July 2024

Aging unfolds as a complex process marked by numerous physiological and biochemical transformations. These age-related changes intricately influence tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles, thereby impacting metabolic functions. Dyslipidemia, characterized by elevated triglyceride (TAG) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) levels coupled with diminished high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) levels, stands as a well-recognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which increases with age. The regulation of lipoprotein metabolism relies upon various proteins, notably peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-α). In this study, we sought to elucidate the potential of oleuropein in addressing dyslipidemia associated with aging through a preliminary analysis of liver and plasma samples to assess lipid profiles. Our study included control, D-galactose-treated (aged) (150 mg/kg), and oleuropein (200 mg/kg) pretreated aged groups. The rat plasma levels of TAG, total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C and LDL-C were assessed using their respective kits. Liver tissues were homogenized with PBS at a ratio of 1:9 and PPAR-α levels were assessed using the PPAR-α Elisa kit. D-galactose induced aging resulted in significant increase in plasma TAG, TC, LDL-C (p<0.05) and decrease in plasma HDL-C (p<0.05) and liver PPAR-α (p<0.001) levels. However, oleuropein pretreatment mitigated these affects in the oleuproein+D-galactose group resulting in statistically lower levels of TAG, TC and LDL-C levels (p<0.05) and higher levels of liver PPAR-α (p<0.05) compared to the aged group. Collectively, our study highlights oleuropein's potential as a PPAR agonist in maintaining liver PPAR-α levels, regulating plasma lipid levels, and improving dyslipidemia in aging individuals.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Islami Melalui Budaya Sekolah di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Faruq Dukan Jauhari , Wahidah Nur , Mukhsin Mukhsin
Published: July 2024

Pendidikan merupakan sebuah kata yang sudah tidak asing lagi ditelinga masyarakat. Sebuah hal sangat penting dan dibutuhkan oleh setiap individu. Pendidikan ditempuh dengan tujuan agar pengetahuan atau intelektualitas seseorang lebih meningkat dan luas. Pendidikan tidak hanya dibutuhkan untuk masa depan namun juga dapat digunakan dalam jangka waktu pendek sekalipun, dengan bertambahnya ilmu pengetahuan seseorang maka seseorang diharapkan bisa menyelesaikan setiap permasalahan yang akan dihadapinya. Proses pendidikan terjadi di lingkungan sekolah, dan pendidikan yang terjadi di sekolah melibatkan guru sebagai pendidik dan siswa sebagai peserta didik. Perlu diketahui bahwa pendidikan tidak hanya meningkatkan intelektualitas individu namun juga diharapkan mampu membentuk karakter siswa yang positif. Penanaman karakter pada anak usia sekolah dasar tidak bisa dikatakan mudah. Membutuhkan ketelatenan dan pemahaman pendidik dalam menanamkan nilai karakter yang baik pada peserta didik. Pendidikan karakter di sekolah memiliki kaitan yang sangat erat dengan budaya sekolah. Budaya sekolah adalah segala sesuatu yang menjadi kebiasaan dari sekolah tersebut dalam rangka untuk membentuk kebiasaan anak yang baik yang mana jika budaya sekolah ini dapat diterapkan dengan baik, maka secara otomatis kebiasaan itu nantinya akan menjadi karakter yang baik para siswa.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dan hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terwujudnya niai-nilai karakter religius yang tercipta dari pembiasaan pada anak-anak menunjukkan bahwa dengan adanya pembiasaan berpakaian rapi dan sopan di sekolah dapat merubah tingkah laku siswa menjadi lebih baik.
An Asymptomatic Large Adrenal Ganglioneuroma in a 34-Year-Old Male: A Case Report
Authors: Behroozirad Mojtaba ,   1-	Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran, Taqavi Ruhollah , Sedaqat Morteza ,   1-	Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran,   2-	Medical Student, Student Research Committee, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Right-sided infective endocarditis, a rare cardiac illness, accounts for 5-10% of cases. It's caused by damage to the heart's endothelium, inflammatory cytokines, tissue factors, and increased fibronectin expression. Chronic drug use can damage and seed bacteria on a healthy tricuspid valve. Case Report: A 34-year-old male patient was diagnosed with an adrenal mass during routine sonography. Despite being asymptomatic, further investigations were conducted due to the mass's size. Laboratory findings were normal, and an ECG showed no abnormalities. Detailed imaging studies confirmed the presence of a large, homogenous mass measuring 103x77mm in the left adrenal gland. The patient underwent open surgery and the mass was removed without complications. Histopathological examination confirmed the mass as an adrenal ganglioneuroma. Discussion: This case highlights the importance of thorough investigation and management of incidentally discovered adrenal masses, even in asymptomatic patients. It also underscores the significance of diagnostic imaging studies in the diagnosis and surgical planning of adrenal tumors. The patient's progression after surgery was uneventful, demonstrating the effectiveness of surgical intervention in such cases.
Farm laws, Indian capitalism and Hindutva
Authors: Singh Pritam
Published: July 2024

As part of Hindutva’s politico-economic perspective on India, with a specific focus on the agrarian economy, the current Bharatiya Janata Party government (henceforth the BJP), which represents Hindutva ideology, brought in three Ordinances on June 5, 2020, in the name of reforming agricultural marketing and improving farmer welfare. All three were given hurried Parliamentary and Presidential approval, without stakeholder consultation or proper parliamentary scrutiny, before becoming law in September 2020 (Singh, T et al 2021).22 These Ordinances were the following: the Farmers’ (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020; the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020.23

On the face of it, these farm laws may appear to be measures aimed solely at agricultural marketing reform. However, to view them only as marketing reform measures would be deceptive and illusory. Penetrating behind those illusions may reveal to us the reality of deeper connections between these laws and the historically specific conjuncture of Indian capitalism, and the link between that conjuncture of
Indian capitalism and the Hindutva ideological perspective on India.
Documenting the farmers movement with photographs from the field: An Interview with former sarpanch of Khassan, Dr. Narinder Singh Kang
Authors: Mitra Diditi
Published: July 2024

The farmers movement in India, in response to the recently passed farm laws by the Government of India, continues with fervor even as it comes up on a year. Support for the agitating farmers have come from diverse groups, both from within India as well as internationally – climate activists, celebrities, and diasporic members of the Sikh and Indian communities. In this context, I interviewed Dr. Narinder Singh Kang with the goal to understand the reasons for this seemingly enthusiastic support as well as Dr. Kang’s general views on the movement. The interview was conducted via Zoom. All IRB protocols of consent were followed.
Art of the Protest: A Selection of Paintings, Sculpture, Photographs, Graphics and Songs inspired by the Kisan Mazdoor Andolan
Authors: Dhami Sonia
Published: July 2024

India’s farmers and farm workers have been protesting against the three new Farm Laws1 since they were passed through an ordinance by the Indian parliament in September 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. They continue to sit in protest at the borders of Delhi even today.

Art, along with dominant modes of resistance, has been an important avenue of protest in the Kisan Mazdoor Andolan. The photographs of the Tikri border protest camps posted on social media by Himanshu Dua, were the first to catch my attention. Thereafter, I started to take note of the many paintings, sculptures, graphic art, photographs, films and scores of songs and poems, inspired by the protests. Just as this protest is an ongoing campaign, so is the art, which continues to be created. While some of these works are created to inspire and motivate the protesters, others are important ways to document and memorialize the protest itself. They also enable us to understand the deeper human sentiments and emotions fueling the Kisan Mazdoor Andolan (farmer and farm labor resistance). In this essay, I have put together a selection of artwork, which resonated with me. These selected works cover a range of artistic expression directly inspired by the protests.
PENGEMBANGAN ALAT EVALUASI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERUPA LATIHAN SOAL SIMULASI UJIAN SEKOLAH MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI ISPRING SUITE 10
Authors: Yuniarti  , Agustiani Riza , Zahra Atika
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan alat evaluasi pembelajaran matematika berupa latihan simulasi ujian sekolah menggunakan aplikasi ISpring Suite 10 berbasis web yang dapat mempermudah guru dalam membuat soal dan mengoreksi jawaban serta dapat digunakan peserta didik Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) untuk latihan soal atau simulasi sebagai persiapan ujian sekolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian Research and Development (R&D) dengan model penelitian ADDIE yaitu Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Subjek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas IX. Teknik analisis data menggunakan lembar validasi ahli dan angket respon guru maupun peserta didik. Penelitian ini menghasilkan (1) alat evaluasi dengan kriteria “Sangat Valid” dilihat dari hasil penilaian ahli media, ahli materi, dan ahli bahasa, (2) alat evaluasi dengan kriteria “Sangat Praktis” dilihat dari hasil penilian guru dan peserta didik, dan (3) hasil evaluasi dapat digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat ketercapaian kompetensi. Dari hasil penelitian alat evaluasi ini dinyatakan layak digunakan dan mudah untuk dioperasikan karena dapat diakses melalui laptop/pc maupun android.
Análisis crítico de la jurisprudencia internacional sobre derechos humanos en contextos migratorios [Critical analysis of international human rights jurisprudence in migration contexts]
Authors: Giménez-Guariguata Maribel José
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo formular un análisis crítico de la jurisprudencia internacional sobre derechos humanos en contextos migratorios. Este estudio fue descriptivo documental con un diseño bibliográfico. El análisis de los 17 artículos seleccionados revela hallazgos clave relacionados con la jurisprudencia internacional sobre derechos humanos en contextos migratorios. En particular, se destacan los desafíos que enfrentan los migrantes en términos de acceso a derechos fundamentales como la salud, la protección frente a prácticas discriminatorias y la necesidad de políticas más inclusivas y holísticas. El análisis crítico de la jurisprudencia internacional sobre derechos humanos en contextos migratorios evidencia la necesidad imperiosa de robustecer y armonizar los marcos normativos tanto a nivel global como regional. La precariedad en el acceso a derechos fundamentales, como la salud y la educación, así como las prácticas discriminatorias en el control migratorio, destacan los desafíos persistentes que enfrentan los migrantes.
Perbandingan Performa Labeling Lexicon InSet dan VADER pada Analisa Sentimen Rohingya di Aplikasi X dengan SVM
Authors: Muhammad Fernanda Naufal Fathoni  , Eva Yulia Puspaningrum  , Andreas Nugroho Sihananto
Published: July 2024

Rohingya in Indonesia has become trending conversation on social media. Sentiment analysis can get public responds. Big data makes the problem time efficiency labeling process, therefore the lexicon dictionary is needed for the labeling process. Data is growing and circulating very rapidly so it takes a fast and efficient time. Although it is fast and makes it easier to solve problems, it is still necessary to question the accuracy produced when using the lexicon labeling. A comparison of the labeling process between the InSet lexicon and the VADER lexicon was conducted to determine the accuracy of the labeling. It was done by combining lexicon with machine learning method of support vector machine and TF-IDF weighting and accuracy result calculated using confusion marix. Data from social media X as many as 9117 lines and labeled with InSet lexicon result 5241 negative sentiments, 1369 positive, and 521 neutral. Then the labeling results with VADER produced 2749 positive, 2523 negative, and 1881 neutral. After labeled, processed SVM and calculated accuracy with results of InSet lexicon accuracy having an average of 85.8% while the VADER SVM lexicon has an average of 82.65%.
Implementasi Metode CNN Dan K-Nearest Neighbor Untuk Klasifikasi Tingkat Kematangan Tanaman Cabai Rawit
Authors: Muhammad Rifki Bahrul Ulum  , Basuki Rahmat  , Made Hanindia Prami Swari
Published: July 2024

The process of identifying the ripeness level of cayenne peppers is an important step in cultivation and post-harvest handling. Dependence on the quality factors of farmers, such as visual diversity and differences in ripeness perception, results in subjective harvest outcomes. This manual process is also prone to inconsistent results, as humans have time limitations, fatigue, and sometimes lack concentration when sorting for long periods. To minimize these issues, technological intervention is needed to mechanically classify the ripeness level of cayenne peppers. This research aims to develop a classification model for the maturity level of cayenne pepper plants. This research proposes the use of the CNN method for feature extraction and KNN for data classification based on the features extracted by CNN. From the test scenarios carried out, the classification carried out by KNN based on CNN feature extraction got the best accuracy of 99.33%, while the CNN classification model got the best accuracy of 87.33%.
Sistem Penjualan LPG Berbasis Web Dengan Menggunakan E-KTP
Authors: Moh. Rizal Bashori  , Putri Aisyiyah Rakhma Devi
Published: July 2024

Web-based LPG gas sales system using E-KTP is an application designed to facilitate the process of selling LPG gas online by using E-KTP as a user identity verification tool. This system was built with the aim of increasing efficiency and security in the LPG gas sales transaction process. This system utilizes web technology to allow users to sell LPG gas online through a platform accessed through a web browser. Users will be required to upload a photo of their E-KTP as part of the identity verification process. After identity verification, users can place an order for LPG gas according to their needs. The system is also equipped with an LPG gas stock management feature, so that sellers can monitor their LPG gas stock in real-time and procure new LPG gas if the stock is running low. In addition, the system is also equipped with an LPG gas delivery tracking feature, so that users can track the status of their LPG gas shipments from the warehouse to the delivery location. With this web-based LPG gas sales system using E-KTP, it is expected to increase efficiency in the LPG gas sales process, as well as increase security in online transactions by using E-KTP as a means of verifying user identity.
Analisa Data Shopping Trends Menggunakan Algoritma Klasifikasi Dengan Metode Naive Bayes
Authors: Andi Diah Kuswanto  , Said Imam Puro  , Jodi Hariyan  , Ridho Rafliansyah  , Muhammad Rival Aziz  , Pebro Vaulina Rajagukguk
Published: July 2024

In the era of rapid digitalization, understanding consumer behavior through data is becoming increasingly important for retail businesses. Shopping trends, such as those contained in this study, provide in-depth insights into various aspects of consumer behavior, from demographics to purchasing preferences and patterns of discount usage. This data is invaluable in formulating effective marketing strategies, improving customer experience, and optimizing business operations. The data used in this study included a variety of relevant variables, such as age, gender, location, product categories purchased, number of purchases, payment methods, and frequency of purchases. This information allows for a comprehensive analysis of how these factors affect consumer spending decisions. For example, analytics can reveal seasonal trends in purchases, product color and size preferences, and the impact of discounts and promo codes on sales volume. In addition, this dataset also reflects the changes in consumer behavior that have occurred over the past few years. Quantitative methodology is a research approach used to collect and analyze numerical data to understand patterns, relationships, and events in a given population. Data is collected from various sources such as online sales transactions, consumer surveys, Naive Bayesian algorithms are applied to the dataset that has been processed. The data was divided into two sets: training (80%) and testing (20%).
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Karyawan Baru di Communion Coffee Brewer Metode SMART
Authors: Asmara Andhini  , Muh Abdul Aziz Nasuha  , Ika Ayu Pertiwi  , Ahmad Wahyudi
Published: July 2024

Employee recruitment is a critical aspect of human resource management that significantly influences the success and sustainability of a company. Communion Coffee Brewer, a company in the food and beverage industry, faces challenges in effectively recruiting employees to ensure alignment with company needs and culture. To address this, the implementation of Decision Support System (DSS) using the SMART Methodology proves to be a relevant solution. This method allows for objective evaluation based on predefined criteria while streamlining the decision-making process. By integrating this technology, Communion Coffee Brewer can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in recruitment, support sustainable company growth, and strengthen its long-term operations.
Meningkatkan Responsivitas Pada Sistem Operasi Android Melalui Implementasi Algoritma Penjadwalan Mutakhir
Authors: Rakhmadi Rahman  , Shalza Naya Dwi Fortuna  , Redo Triansyah  , Muhammad Akbar Fahrezi
Published: July 2024

This research aims to analyze the performance of various CPU scheduling algorithms in increasing the responsiveness of the Android operating system. Using algorithms such as First Come First Served (FCFS), Shortest Job First (SJF), Shortest Remaining Time First (SRTF), and Round Robin, this study evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of each in terms of average waiting time, throughput, and power consumption. Research methods include literature study, algorithm selection and implementation, as well as data testing and analysis. The research results show that choosing the right scheduling algorithm can increase system efficiency and responsiveness, as well as provide recommendations for Android operating system developers and the application developer community. It is hoped that these findings will help in determining the optimal solution for improving the performance of the Android operating system.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Akademik Pada Sekolah Perhotelan Hols Berbasis Website
Authors: Arief Yahya Prasetio  , Eka Dyar Wahyuni  , Abdul Rezha Efrat Najaf
Published: July 2024

Faculty The Faculty of HOLS Hospitality School faces challenges in manual administration, such as accumulating registration data, difficulty in data retrieval, risk of data loss, administrative inaccuracies, and time-consuming registration and attendance processes, increasing the risk of administrative errors. To address these issues, researchers designed a web-based information system using the waterfall model and PHP programming language. This system allows students to mark attendance using a QR code within a 5-meter radius, mentors to reschedule classes quickly and easily, and administrators to control administrative data accurately and efficiently. The result of this research is an information system product that facilitates academic administration management at HOLS Hospitality School, supports e-learning facilities, and simplifies coordination between students, mentors, and administrators.
STUDENTS’ PROJECT ACTIVITY WHEN STUDYING ELECTROMAGNETS
Authors: Mayer V.V. ,   Glazov State University of Engineering and Pedagogical named after V.G. Korolenko, Varaksina E.I. ,   Glazov State University of Engineering and Pedagogical named after V.G. Korolenko
Published: July 2024

The didactic resource for student’s project on the educational study of the electromagnet at the initial stage of studying the phenomena of magnetism in the school physics course is presented.
PECULIARITIES OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA ETIOLOGY DURING CIRCULATION OF NEW PANDEMIC CORONAVIRUS IN THE KHABAROVSK KRAI
Authors: Reznik V.I. ,   FBUZ Center of hygiene and epidemiology in the Khabarovsk krai, Russian Federation, Khabarovsk, Savosina L.V. , Lebedeva L.A. , Zhaleiko Z.P. , Garbuz Yu.A. ,   FBUN Khabarovsk research institute of epidemiology and microbiology of the Federal service for surveillance on consumers rights protection and human wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor), Russian Federation, Khabarovsk,   FBUZ Center of hygiene and epidemiology in the Khabarovsk krai, Russian Federation, Khabarovsk,   FBUZ Center of hygiene and epidemiology in the Khabarovsk krai, Russian Federation, Khabarovsk; FBUN Khabarovsk research institute of epidemiology and microbiology of the Federal service for surveillance on consumers rights protection and human wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor), Russian Federation, Khabarovsk,   FBUZ Center of hygiene and epidemiology in the Khabarovsk krai, Russian Federation, Khabarovsk,   FBUZ Center of hygiene and epidemiology in the Khabarovsk krai, Russian Federation, Khabarovsk
Published: July 2024

Analysis of etiological structure of acute respiratory infections and community-acquired pneumonia was performed in the Khabarovsk krai during COVID-19 pandemic period in 2020-2023. It was shown that utilization of polymerase chain reaction allowed to identify 48.8% of the diseases etiological agents in the conditions of abovementioned various infections. Presence of interference between influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 etiological manifestations was detected. Active circulation of new coronavirus influenced seasonality of acute respiratory viral infections. Frequency of community-acquired pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 during early period of the virus circulation amounted over half of the examined cases. RT-PCR method allowed to detect 67.8% of viral and bacterial carriers among patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
Financial infrastructure in the FinTech era and implications for policymakers
Authors: Natarajan Harish
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the emergence of new types of financial infrastructures that underpin several FinTech developments and argues that existing standards and approaches used for regulating financial infrastructures are relevant for the new ones as well.
Is your digital asset management system fit for purpose? Common challenges that signal outgrowth and key questions to ask when upgrading
Authors: Dyk Josh Van , Leaman Chris
Published: July 2024

Organisations looking to procure their first digital asset management (DAM) platform, or renew their existing solution, need something that not only meets their needs today, but that can also scale as the organisation grows, and use cases change and expand. This paper discusses the questions that companies must ask both of themselves and of vendors to ensure they select a mature platform and avoid the costly mistake of having to procure a new platform two years from now.
The disruptive emergence of integrated business planning
Authors: Saragoudas Spiros
Published: July 2024

The aim of this paper is to present the topic of integrated business planning and place it in the current environment of the supply chain, logistics and distribution sectors and against the backdrop of increasing technological change. The aim is to make the reader think about the speed of innovation happening around us and the importance of harnessing new technology to improve analysis and planning within the realms of an organisation’s business processes, so as to make faster and more accurate decisions. It is based on the author’s understanding and experiences on this topic, which have been obtained by visiting and talking to many domestic and global retail, distribution and logistics organisations and trade bodies in the UK. It is not intended to be a highly researched/academic paper. Because of the confidential nature of engaging with organisations, most of the examples given are well known and in the public domain, but the general trends and information reflected in the paper are based on the author’s experience of the status of decision making in organisations. The observation made is that despite the advancement of technologies in the personal environment, in larger organisations, decision making is disconnected, less collaborative, slow and inefficient, with hours spent gathering data as opposed to using the time to analyse it. In the current environment of economic and operational turbulence, the author would like to raise awareness of a better, faster, more accurate way of making decisions by challenging the current organisational decision-making processes and technologies used.
Digital upcycling: Working with content we already have
Authors: Woodward Philip
Published: July 2024

This paper introduces the concept of ‘digital upcycling’, a cost-effective digital marketing process that analyses and improves historic web content. It explains how the ubiquity of digital content has led to wastage in digital marketing, and created an environment where brands are sitting on underperforming content. The paper includes case studies where simple and actionable upcycling techniques were used to grow search engine optimisation visibility and meet project goals.
COVID-19, the outlook for corporations, and the changing demographic landscape: An interview with Chiqui Cartagena
Authors: Beniflah Jake , Cartagena Chiqui
Published: July 2024

Founded in 1916, The Conference Board is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit, memberdriven think tank that delivers trusted insights into what lies ahead. In the following interview with Chiqui Cartagena, the organisation’s Chief Marketing Officer and Leader of its Center for Marketing and Communications, Ms Cartagena discusses the most recent consumer confidence measures and offers key insights on how corporations have responded to the economic volatility created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Cartagena also shares what The Conference Board is doing to prepare for a multicultural majority in the USA, and what it means on a personal level to be the first Latina Chief Marketing Officer of this powerful think tank.
Bounded rationality in bank credit decisions for SME lending: Evidence from bankers in Malaysia
Authors: Kollin-Ondolos Nigel , Tuyon Jasman , Mohammed Rozita Uji , Ahmad Zamri
Published: July 2024

A behavioural finance perspective offers possible ways for bankers to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) access to financing and the quality of a bank's credit portfolio but is neglected in the present bank policy and practice. This paper studies the fundamental and behavioural factors that determine credit decisions for SMEs by bank officers in Malaysia using the theoretical lenses of bounded rationality. In finding ways to reduce behavioural biases, the effect of the human capital factor on credit decisions is examined. The data for the study were obtained from 161 bank credit officers in development financial institutions and commercial banks by using stratified random sampling that sufficiently represents the local banks' population in Malaysia. Hierarchical multiple regressions were used to examine the relationship between the fundamental factors, behavioural factors and human capital factors on bank officers' credit decisions on lending to SMEs. In the assessment of the fundamental factors, regression results showed that character and condition have a positive relationship with the credit decision making. In the behavioural factors assessment, intuition, optimism and overconfidence are influential in behavioural credit decision making, while the interaction analysis shows that credit experience and emotional intelligence can reduce the influence of behavioural factors on bank officer credit decisions for lending to SMEs. Generally, the findings of this study confirm the theoretical framework of the bounded rational credit decision and would be valuable in enhancing the theory, practice and policy regarding lending to SMEs, particularly in minimising behavioural biases in lending decision making. This research offers bounded rational perspectives on bank credit officers' decisions. The research framework revealed that bank credit officers are influenced by both rational (fundamental factors) and irrational (behavioural factors) in their credit assessment and decision-making process. Presumably, the influence of behavioural biases could have negative effects on SME financing access and credit portfolio quality. In addition, the framework provides insights into ways to reduce behavioural biases to improve rationality in credit decision making and credit portfolio quality.
The attribution challenge: How to get real business value out of it
Authors: Proehl Adam
Published: July 2024

Measuring the effectiveness of a marketing campaign by what is commonly referred to as ‘last click revenue’ (meaning that the last traffic source before a conversion receives the credit) has, for good reason, been dead for some years now. Many companies have jumped on the attribution bandwagon while others just talk a good game about it. Unfortunately, most marketers who attempt to solve their attribution challenges never succeed in a manner that truly helps their business. Default settings within tools like Google Analytics offer little value. All hope is not lost, however. It is very possible (indeed vital) to gain true value from attribution when done properly. When it comes right down to it, marketers (along with other budget-conscious stakeholders) just want to know where they should spend their time and money. This paper aims to help marketers and executives better understand just that.
Youth: It's not your audience … it's theirs
Authors: Tucker David
Published: July 2024

When it comes to developing marketing communications for youth, a crucial insight from McCann Truth Central's global ‘Truth About Youth’ study is to focus on content that resonates with their audience, not necessarily your own. Today's millennials, the 18–30 generation, live in a world where technology is the great unifier, creating a truly global generation. With social media and technology uniting the generation, global youth share similar motivations. Chief among these global motivations are a desire for community, authenticity and justice. As young people are focused on connecting with their community and appearing authentic, they are always on the hunt for content or experiences they can share with their audience that make them look cool, clever or worldly, without appearing to try too hard. Smart brands create content to fit this purpose and make it easy for youth to share. By taking the long view, and considering what will appeal to the audience of the intended youth target, brands can be a part of lasting conversations and have greater reach than they might otherwise achieve.
A collaborative approach for the registration, deposit and digitisation of Flemish film heritage
Authors: Declercq Brecht , Vermeire Céline , Gruwez David , Noë Bobbie
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses the collaboration between meemoo (the Flemish Institute for the Archives) and the Royal Belgian Film Archive with regard to the registration, conservation and digitisation of film heritage preserved by Flemish libraries, archives, museums, performing arts organisations, government bodies and city archives. The paper begins with a detailed description of the various pain points identified in a 2013 report on the state of Flemish audiovisual heritage conservation, including inter alia the fragmentation in film heritage management, the lack of specific attention for film collections, the lack of infrastructure and content-related and technical knowledge and poor storage conditions. It then focuses on the eight-step approach developed by meemoo and the Royal Belgian Film Archive, which culminates in large-scale digitisation projects and encouraging the reuse of the digitised films. After discussing some interim results of the collaboration, the article concludes that partnerships such as the one discussed facilitate an efficient, effective and affordable approach to the preservation and digitisation of diverse and dispersed film collections on a regional scale, thus providing a solid base for further conservation and digitisation.
Magnifying Gwendolyn Brooks: Creating a digital collection at the University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign
Authors: Rodríguez Ana D. , Vasquez-Braun Kate M. , Waarala Angela M. , Johns Rachael , Luke Stephanie M. , Mowry Ruthann E.
Published: July 2024

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library is describing and digitising the Gwendolyn Brooks collection as part of the Saving America’s Treasures grant. This project began in the autumn of 2021, with the goal of making Brooks’s work visible and accessible. This paper discusses the first two stages of the project — the Red Album and the Black Scrapbook — objects that are full of mementos from Brooks’s personal and professional life. The paper focuses on the workflow and digitisation practices that the project team employed to create the first digital representations. It also reviews the team’s decisions, which would set the procedural policies and standards for all the remaining materials in the collection. The Red Album and the Black Scrapbook contain a variety of physical formats and materials, resulting in display issues for the digital collection. Collaboration between stakeholders from disparate units allowed for a streamlined approach from the initial description of the material through the hosting of digitised materials on the institution’s Digital Collections platform. This paper discusses challenges, the curatorial process, metadata, the process of description, digitisation, technical aspects and lessons learned from this project. Due to delays from the COVID-19 pandemic, the project’s expected completion date is summer 2023. This paper reflects on the processes and lessons learned throughout the project. It also discusses the most valuable lesson from this project, which is that the digitisation of large and complex collections must be adaptable in order to successfully meet the challenges that such materials offer.
Predictive analytics in fraud and AML
Authors: Mills Clinton
Published: July 2024

The common problem we are all facing in fraud risk and compliance these days is how to address the challenge of reducing false positive rates to optimise detection for fraud and, very importantly when monitoring transactions for anti-money laundering/ counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF), how to avoid being overwhelmed by alerts. This paper aims to introduce to the reader the importance of considering the use of predictive analytics in the financial crimes prevention strategy and programme of any organisation. This paper starts by offering a detailed background of the scope of the fraud and AML/CTF problem in general, focusing on the high costs that many organisations face when trying to prevent and detect financial crimes and also protect their genuine customers from becoming victims of financial crimes. The paper goes on to describe the most common challenges that organisations face, in particular resource challenges when devising and implementing their strategies. It also encourages a collaborative approach to fraud prevention. The reader can expect to gain insightful information about how predictive analytics can be used in the prevention of financial crimes and what type of benefits it can deliver.
Party walls: When it goes wrong for surveyors and how they can deal with awkward situations
Authors: Cooper Michael
Published: July 2024

This paper is designed to assist surveyors in handling awkward party wall matters and understanding the limits of their own knowledge — the key message is: ‘Know what you know, know what you don’t know.’ Some of the complexities of recent case law are explained and it is the author’s suggestion that the administration of the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 (the Act) is becoming far more complex and surveyors need to keep up to date with case decisions in all courts. Changes to the legislation itself are limited; however, case law is driving changes in the way the Act is interpreted and administered. This paper does demonstrate some of the recent cases and the decisions of judges that have had a more significant recent impact on the administration of the Act by surveyors; it also highlights the increasing complexity of judgments and findings within the courts. The need to keep abreast of these decisions is making the party wall surveyors’ role increasingly more complex. A good party wall surveyor will most likely be dedicated to this service exclusively and will have time to allocate to keep abreast of the case law. Members of the public would be well advised to seek these individuals when instructing.
Personal and engagement factors in remote learning contributing to high student achievement in a transnational education context: A quantitative study
Authors: Hatahet Taher , Raouf Mohamed Ahmed A. , Malekigorji Maryam , Clerkin Caoimhe , Sandrey Liane
Published: July 2024

Remote learning, adopted by many institutions as a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been found to be a viable option in many educational settings, including transnational higher education. Remote learning makes extensive use of technology such as virtual learning environments (VLEs) and video conferencing applications. Understanding how these tools can be used to predict students’ academic performance has brought huge benefits to both students and educators. The main determinant of student success is revealed to be personal factors/individual differences that are yet to be investigated. Taking exam performance as an outcome variable, this research utilises a BSc pharmaceutical course student perception on a survey to quantitatively identify the personal factors that contribute to academic achievement through the construction of a new X variable. The findings confirm that page views values operate as a simple one-to-one predictor of exam performance regardless of student cohort. In a holistic model, days since last log in, and practical and coursework marks had a high influence on the generated equations. Additionally, self-study skills, note taking and interest in the subject matter as personal factors were found to be key determinants of student engagement in remote settings. Conversely, less engaged remote learners appeared to struggle with motivation and keeping up to date with their studies, relying to a high extent on teacher support and university facilities during their learning journey. For the first time, this paper addresses personal factors contributing to success in remote learning settings using mathematical modelling and machine learning, thereby avoiding subjectivity and bias in assessment. The findings will be of use to designers of remote learning in general, and more specifically in transnational education.
When push comes to shove: Managing strong personalities in a cyber incident
Authors: Sangster Mark
Published: July 2024

In a cyber crisis, who makes the decisions? The senior person? The technical expert? The self-appointed hero? In crisis leadership, removing the emotion is crucial. Human biases, office politics and perceived personal fears often influence or delay sound decision making. The difference between a controlled event and a business-disrupting incident is your ability to harness these human factors to share expertise and ensure personal benefit does not trump organisational objections. In this paper, a select list of common cyber crisis characters is considered, human biases are explored and leadership and learning models are considered to help navigate the pitfalls of the human element in cyber incidents.