bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE INFLUENCE OF LOCUS OF CONTROL, LIFESTYLE, AND FINANCIAL SOCIALIZATION, ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR IN SHOPEE PAYLATER USER STUDENTS
Authors: Wigati Wahyu , Setyorini Haryati
Published: January 2024

The younger generation, including university students, is a generation that is not good at managing their finances. This is because today's young generation has a different lifestyle from previous generations. This generation tends to have a more extravagant lifestyle and find it difficult to save. This habit will certainly result in financial risks that will be faced in the future, due to poor financial management. So that this research aims to see how the influence of locus of control on the financial management behavior of student users of Shopee paylater. The influence of lifestyle on the financial management behavior of Shopee paylater user students. As well as the influence of financial socialization on the financial management behavior of student users of Shopee paylater. The object of this research is students in the city of Surabaya with a sample size of 101 respondents. The sample was obtained using purposive sampling method. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The first result obtained is that there is a significant positive effect of locus of control on financial management behavior. The second result obtained is that there is no significant effect of lifestyle on financial management behavior. And the third result obtained is that there is no significant effect of financial socialization on financial management behavior
CONCEPT AND CONTENT OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Institute of Law and Public Relations, ", Stariev Oleg ,   Ukraine",   University, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2024

Military events in Ukraine actualized the problem of humanitarian aid. The war, which unleashed by the Russian Federation, prompted a review of the regulatory and legal regulation of assistance to the civilian population, which suffered because of the military actions of the aggressor. The blurring of the normative concept of "humanitarian aid", its inconsistency with the norms of international humanitarian law, the recognition of goods as humanitarian aid, which by their purpose are not humanitarian aid, required an analysis of the regulatory and legal field of Ukraine. The Law of Ukraine "On Humanitarian Aid" defines the term "humanitarian aid". This law provides for the legal, organizational, and social principles of receiving, providing, processing, distributing, and controlling the targeted use of humanitarian aid, as well as formulated requirements for the openness and transparency of this process. In the Ukrainian legal field, humanitarian aid is targeted free aid in monetary or in-kind form, in the form of irrevocable financial aid or voluntary donations. This is assistance in the form of works and services provided by foreign and domestic donors for humanitarian reasons to recipients of humanitarian aid in Ukraine or abroad. Recipients need it in connection with social insecurity, material insecurity, difficult financial situation, emergence of a state of emergency. This may be due to natural disasters, accidents, epidemics and epizootics, environmental, fabricated and other disasters that pose a threat to the life and health of the population. Difficult circumstances related to the serious illness of specific individuals. People may need help in order to prepare for the armed defense of the state and its defense in the event of armed aggression or armed conflict.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VOLUNTEERING AS A FORMS OF CHARITY ACTIVITY
Authors:   Open International University of Human Developmеnt «Ukraine», Prokopets Serhii
Published: January 2024

In Ukraine, a powerful surge of the volunteer movement took place after the annexation of Ukrainian territories by the Russian Federation and military aggression. Having an irresistible desire to support their army, protect the country and the land, Ukrainian men and women quickly attract internal and external resources to close the most diverse requests in the communities. Voluntary activity is the manifestation of human and citizen's desires to improve the conditions of existence of vulnerable categories of society. Thus, assistance to military personnel and internally displaced persons became a priority direction of charitable and volunteer activities. Taking into account the implementation in Ukraine of European practices of the interaction of the state and public associations, the activities of which have a social focus, it is necessary to provide material and technical and organizational support to institutions of civil society, the activities of which are aimed at the social protection of the population by approving programs to promote the development of volunteerism in communities. Volunteer activity is the basis of the construction and development of civil society. It embodies the noblest aspirations of humanity - the desire for peace, freedom, security and justice for all people. Awareness of society's needs and the opportunity to solve them became possible through the spread of volunteering, which is provided on a voluntary basis by charitable foundations, non-governmental organizations and private individuals. Volunteer activity is a form of charitable activity. It is noted that the purpose of volunteering is to promote personal and professional growth, self-realization and socialization of the individual; provision of services to those who need it, as well as social support, protection, assistance to individual people at the expense of compensation for the loss of vital conditions of existence; rehabilitation of citizens with disabilities and socially vulnerable population groups; in public education and organization of environmental pedagogy. It was determined that volunteering is a significant, voluntary contribution to the development of society. Its scope of activity is diverse, namely support of citizens who need to improve their situation; environmental support; participation in the defense sphere by providing assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, etc.
BioHackJP 2023 Report R1:Improving phenotype ontology interoperability
Authors: Dohi Eisuke , Kushida Tatsuya , Yamagata Yuki , Takatsuki Terue , Shin Jaemoon , Masuya Hiroshi , Liener Thomas , Hoehndorf Robert
Published: January 2024

Ontologies play a crucial role in data management and especially in life science, they have been indispensable for decades as the complexity of life science data requires rigor. Biomedical ontologies often undergo change and improvement, as e.g. disease and phenotype ontologies develop constantly along with our scientific understanding. In order to bridge the gap between ontologies and annotated datasets and thus to semantically enable applications and datasets to retrieve insights and improve interoperability, ontology mapping plays a key role.To implement a sophisticated search supported by semantics, interoperability to address cross-disciplinary needs is crucial. In this paper we focus on different aspects of interoperability of ontologies, especially in the phenotype and disease domain and how they could be improved. During the BioHackJP 2023, a variety of approaches were discussed and evaluated. In this paper, we report overviews of the result of each investigation including, 1: Linguistic and Social Interoperability, 2: Technical and Structural Interoperability, 3: Ontology Alignments and Mappings, 4: Use of Large Language Models (LLMs), 5: Model Mice Exploration, and discuss future works to address these challenges.
Recycling of Impregnated Décor Paper in Particleboard
Authors: Alpár Tibor , Winkler András
Published: January 2024

The effect of recycling dried impregnated décor paper in particleboard production was studied. The results of these experiments showed that by adding crushed impregnated paper the strength of the particleboards can be increased or the same board properties can be achieved with reduced amounts of applied adhesive (UF). This waste recycling technology is serving to protect the environment, forests and nature. Based on our recommendations (considering also the recent rules and regulations of waste handling) a particleboard company started to recycle their impregnated paper wastes.
Peran Tenaga Kesehatan Dalam Menurunkan Prevalensi Anemia Pada Remaja, dan Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Terjadinya Anemia
Authors: Seftiyani Lubis Ade Irma , Maharani Hasibuan Aisa , Riandini Annisa , Ayenti Erika , Ramadhani Saragih Fahira , Fauzi Sitorus Muhammad , Nisrina Nisrina
Published: January 2024

Anemia is a disease characterized by lower-than-normal hemoglobin (Hb) levels in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that functions to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Based on the research findings, it is known that the role of Posyandu adolescents is to provide health services by health workers. The services provided are in the form of facilitators who will conduct health checks and refer adolescent girls diagnosed with anemia to the Puskesmas for hemoglobin testing. Since adolescent girls are at risk of anemia during menstruation, Posyandu Remaja needs to motivate them to take blood product tablets and undergo regular health checks every month. This study uses a literature review methodology that focuses on themes or variables obtained from previous research, namely written research (Wahyudi, 2022). Data regarding the role of health workers in reducing the prevalence of anemia in adolescents and factors influencing the occurrence of anemia were identified from research articles and literature reviews. Similar to Bangladesh and India, the prevalence of anemia in India is very high at 45.9%. One of the main factors causing anemia in adolescent girls is improper nutritional habits.
PENDAMPINGAN TATA KELOLA KEUANGAN DALAM PENERAPAN LAPORAN LABA RUGI BAGI UMKM BAIM CELL
Authors: Widjanarko Widjanarko , Yohanes ALS Dewa Putu , Setiawan Indra , Kristantini Rr. Aryanti , Amalia Fauziah , Marselina Marselina , Anatria Dinda , Papa Yohanes Aprilianus , Damayanty Prisila
Published: January 2024

The aim of this activity is to increase knowledge, skills and convenience for Baim Cell MSME entrepreneurs located in Beji, Depok. To manage finances in the form of reports. The techniques developed in service activities are in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards for Micro, Small and Medium Entities (SAK EMKM) for Baim Cell MSMEs who are able to apply simple bookkeeping for their business and are able to make financial reports independently. The data collection method used is qualitative, namely by carrying out several stages, including surveys, interviews, observation and documentation. From the interviews conducted, it can be seen that various main problems faced by the owners of Baim Cell MSMEs are related to the limited knowledge they have in managing their business regarding the preparation of financial reports. This makes it difficult for productive businesses to develop properly due to the inability to prepare financial reports which are a requirement for obtaining loans from banks or financial institutions. Therefore, by providing assistance activities regarding the preparation of financial reports for MSMEs that we carry out, we can provide insight, knowledge, skills and convenience for business actors to understand the preparation of financial reports and can directly apply them to the preparation of their business financial reports. The results of this training show that it turns out that BAIM CELL with initial capital of Rp. 48,000,300 turns out the net profit in a year is Rp. 39,940,300,-
Investigation of the influence of various factors on the wear of rod depth pumps
Authors:   GL company, Mustafayev S.D. , Guliyev R.A. ,   GL company, Khanaliyev V.B. ,   OGPD “May 28”
Published: January 2024

In the article, the influence of various factors on the wear of rod depth pumps is investigated. The method of variance analysis of mathematical statistics is applied here. The main factors selected are: the diameter of the pump, the percentage of sand, the amount of water, the amount of oil, the lifting height of the liquid. The task of the study is to find the degree of influence of the selected factors, while it is assumed that the pump supply coefficient decreases only to 0.6. In this case, the main values are in the following numbers of levels: pump diameter, mm; 32; 43; 44; 56; 70; percentage of sand, %; 0.1; 0.2; 0.3; 0.4; 0.5; 0.6; 0.7; 0.8; 0.9; 1; the amount of water, m3/day; 10; 20; 30; 40; 50; the amount of oil, m3/day 0.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; 4; 4.5; 5; liquid lifting height, m; 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000 m. In the article, the variable X=Snt, its average value and the concepts of variances are explained. Various numbers of degrees of freedom are presented. Here the smallest value is 8 and the largest value is 81. Table 2 presents the variability abilities, the number of degrees of freedom, the sum of squares and the variance estimation. Here, the largest variance value is 0.560 and the smallest was 0.065. The exact value of the residual mean squares was 0.084. In the case of, the amou interactions of all the analyzed factors, the amount of water in the product, its lifting heightnt of water and the diameter of the pump matter.
The Influence Of Incentives On Employee Achievement
Authors: Cholifah Siti , Lestari Endang Dwi
Published: January 2024

Providing incentives is very important to pay attention to, because this is related to the work results of employees in carrying out their work. The purpose of this research is to determine the incentives given to employees, employee work performance at PT. Ncs Line World Wide in question, as well as the magnitude of the influence of incentives on increasing the work performance of PT employees. Ncs Line World Wide. The hypothesis of this research is that incentives have a significant effect on employee work performance at PT Ncs Line World Wide . The population is employees of PT. Ncs Line World Wide Jakarta numbered 157 people while the sample numbered 61 people. Samples were taken using the Slovin method, while the data analysis method used was the interview and questionnaire method with the results of a simple linear regression equation test with the help of SPSS program tools. Based on the research results, it shows that the incentive variable influences the work performance of PT employees. Ncs Line World Wide based on a calculated value (R) of 0.716 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.569, this shows that incentives have an influence of 56.90% on employee work performance at PT. Ncs Line World Wide
Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage of Companies
Authors: Tukirin Tukirin
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this paper is to identify and describe the role of culture and strategic choices in achieving competitive advantage for companies. The research methodology uses a systematic literature review that includes international journals that discuss strategic management. From several journals, an analysis was carried out and a common thread was drawn to get a scientific understanding related to the topic and title of this article. The results of the study indicate that in doing business across countries, it is very necessary to understand the right culture so that the company's presence can be accepted by the community. Companies can achieve competitive advantage by applying the right strategy to the right industry structure or by combining strategies and resources. Companies can implement strategies as needed and do not have to imitate all strategies, for example, companies in Japan only apply Porter's two strategies, the most of which are overall cost advantages, while the second is differentiation, while others use the original Japanese strategy.
 
Keywords: Business strategy, competitive advantage, and company
The Influence Of Corporate Culture And Internal Control Systems On The Prevention Of Merchandise Fraud
Authors: Rahmawati Laela , Pradata Bramastyasa Gilang
Published: January 2024

Fraud is a problem that can hinder the achievement of company goals and is usually carried out by individuals who have experience in their field which occurs due to opportunities and conflicts of interest. Therefore, companies need tools that can help in terms of corporate culture or the values that underlie the company's identity, such as regulatory attitudes that employees in the company must have and internal controls such as internal audits. The purpose of this research is to test and find out how much influence company culture and internal control have on preventing goods fraud. Data collection was carried out through distributing questionnaires whose validity and reliability had been tested. For the results of this research, the influence of company culture (X1 ) on preventing goods fraud (Y) has a significant effect. This shows that the better the corporate culture in a company, the better the prevention of goods fraud. For the results, the influence of internal control (X 2 ) on the prevention of goods fraud (Y) has a significant effect. This shows that the better the internal control carried out in the company, the better the prevention of goods fraud .
 
Keywords: Company Culture, Control System, Merchandise Fraud
Focus on demonstratives: Experiments in English and Turkish
Authors: Saha Ankana , Sağ Yağmur , Davidson Kathryn
Published: January 2024

This paper deals with an unexpected contrast between demonstrative descriptions and definite descriptions on their anaphoric uses. If two (or more) discourse referents are introduced in the preceding sentence, it is perfectly natural to refer to one of them in the following sentence using a definite description. Use of demonstrative descriptions in the same context, however, is degraded, with existing accounts of anaphoric demonstratives and definites providing no explanation for this contrast. We present experimental evidence from two languages, one with definite determiners (English) and one without (Turkish), and show that the acceptability of demonstratives depends independently both on (i) whether one or two NPs are introduced in the initial sentence, and (ii) whether the follow-up sentence introduces a new situation or not. We propose a focus-driven information structural approach to demonstratives to account for this pattern. Following Dayal & Jiang (2021) (building on Schwarz 2009) in assuming that definite and demonstrative expressions in anaphoric contexts are similar in including an anaphoric index argument, we argue that demonstratives essentially differ in evoking focus alternatives on the index argument.
Análisis de los Medios de Impugnación en el Sistema Electoral Mexicano: Un Estudio del Rol y Funciones del TEPJF
Authors: Diaz Carreon Luis Fernando
Published: January 2024

Este artículo ofrece un análisis exhaustivo de los medios de impugnación electoral en México, centrando su atención en el papel desempeñado por el Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federación (TEPJF). A través de un estudio cualitativo y documental, se examinan las diversas formas de impugnación disponibles en el sistema electoral mexicano, incluyendo recursos de apelación, revisión y reconsideración, junto con los juicios de inconformidad y revisión constitucional electoral. La investigación destaca cómo estos mecanismos reflejan la complejidad y robustez del sistema, y cómo el TEPJF, como entidad máxima en materia electoral, asegura la legalidad y legitimidad de los procesos electorales. Se analiza la jurisprudencia y las decisiones clave del TEPJF, proporcionando insights sobre su interpretación de la ley electoral y su impacto en la dinámica política del país. El estudio también evalúa la eficacia del TEPJF en fortalecer la democracia mexicana, subrayando su rol en la resolución de controversias electorales y en el mantenimiento de la integridad del proceso electoral. Finalmente, el artículo plantea recomendaciones para fortalecer el marco legal y procesal, mejorar la transparencia y comunicación del TEPJF, y sugiere un monitoreo continuo de sus decisiones. Este trabajo contribuye significativamente al entendimiento de la justicia electoral en México y resalta la importancia del TEPJF en la consolidación democrática del país.
Enfoques y Herramientas para el Desarrollo de Competencias en el Siglo XXI
Authors: Espinosa Ortega Angie Zulieth , Pacheco Tamayo Ernesto , Ramos Tapia Luis Carlos
Published: January 2024

Formar ciudadanos que comprenden su entorno y actúen en consecuencia del mejoramiento de éste, es el reto para la sociedad global actual, a causa de ello la educación se encuentra inmersa en medio de necesidades de desarrollo personal que fortalezcan y mejoren la vida en sociedad, así como el campo cultural y productivo, mediante el desarrollo de competencias básicas. Con base a la perspectiva anterior, el presente artículo contiene tres unidades de análisis, las cuales se enfatizan primeramente en un apartado que deja en evidencia el encausamiento de la formación por competencias como tendencia moderna para el proceso educativo. Seguido por los enfoques más pertinentes para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje contemporáneo, en el que se destacan el socioformativo y lo socioemocional. Por último, se aborda la pertinencia de las TIC como herramienta para el desarrollo de competencias en la educación, especialmente a través de discursos recientes en torno a la globalización y ejemplificaciones de procesos exitosos en cuanto a la aplicación de estas. Los resultados del análisis conllevan a orientar los aspectos mencionados como los enfoques y herramientas de mayor pertinencia y relevancia en los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje para el desarrollo de competencias en el siglo XXI.
Mejoramiento de la Eficiencia de las Máquinas Torunderas Mediante la Metodología PDCA y la Herramienta OEE, en Productos de Algodón
Authors: Rojas Ayala Alejandro , Moreno Carpintero Enrique de Jesús , Del Valle Soberanes Benigno Alejandro , Flores Moreno Abel , Salgado Rodríguez Manuel , Macario Pérez Miguel , Hernández Solis Iris Lizeth
Published: January 2024

En la división de una empresa, se fabrican los productos de “Torundas”, uno de los productos con mayor número de presentaciones en el mercado (alrededor de 150 presentaciones), por lo tanto es uno de los productos más destacados de la división y uno de los cuales se obtiene mayor utilidad para la planta. La problemática surge, cuando en los meses de Enero y Febrero del 2018, la eficiencia de las maquinas Torunderas, han tenido una eficiencia en un 60%, lo cual afecto sus parámetros de OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness” o “Eficacia Global de Equipos Productivos) y por consecuencia, la división está sufriendo una pérdida de utilidad significativa. Es por eso, que se requiere de subir la eficiencia de las maquinas torunderas, la cual se realizó mediante la aplicación de la herramienta OEE y de la metodología PDCA (P: Planificar, Do: Hacer, C: Check (verificar), A: Actuar); así como, la utilización de hojas de operación estándar (HOE), hojas de control, hojas de verificación, programas de mantenimiento, ficha de presentación, etc. La Investigación se aplicó junto con el departamento de mantenimiento y en conjunto de calidad, para asegurar la correcta aplicación de las HOE, hojas de control, hojas de verificación, programas de mantenimiento, ficha de presentación, etc. Los controles que se aplicaron fueron los siguientes: Lista de parámetros para las maquinas Torunderas. Esta hoja presenta la información de los parámetros que debe tener la maquina (según la presentación que se maneje) para garantizar un PT de calidad; Lista de parámetros para las maquinas Trutzschler. Esta hoja presenta la información de los parámetros que debe tener la máquina para garantizar un PT de calidad; Lista de parámetros para las maquinas Unifloc. Esta hoja presenta la información de los parámetros que debe tener dicha máquina para su correcto funcionamiento. Mediante la aplicación de la metodología PDCA, las herramientas de calidad, y demás herramientas aplicadas en esta investigación, se logró el aumento de la eficiencia en las máquinas de torunderas, creando estándares para todas las maquinas que intervienen en el proceso de las torundas.
Software GeoGebra y Aprendizaje del Cálculo Integral en Estudiantes de Ingeniería Civil - Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica
Authors: Ortega Jorge , Castañeda Cesar , Rivera-Casavilca Roger , Mencia-Sanchez Noemi , Simon Miriam , Navarro Ivan
Published: January 2024

El propósito de esta investigación es analizar el impacto del Software GeoGebra en el proceso de aprendizaje del cálculo integral entre estudiantes del segundo ciclo de la Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Civil - Huancavelica. Se abordan temas como los métodos de integración, áreas definidas, cálculo de volúmenes de sólidos de revolución y momentos. El enfoque del estudio se basa en un diseño cuasi experimental. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo mediante una evaluación escrita compuesta por 20 preguntas de opción múltiple, aplicada a una muestra de 52 estudiantes divididos en un grupo experimental y otro de control dentro de la Escuela de Ingeniería Civil - Huancavelica. Los resultados evidencian un notable progreso en el aprendizaje del cálculo integral cuando se emplea el Software GeoGebra en comparación con los métodos tradicionales. Esto conduce a la conclusión de que la utilización de este software es efectiva en el desarrollo de competencias en integrales indefinidas, definidas, cálculo de volúmenes y momentos. En consecuencia, se confirma que la aplicación del Software GeoGebra en el aprendizaje del cálculo integral representa una herramienta valiosa y eficaz para los estudiantes de ingeniería civil, proporcionando un método dinámico y beneficioso para comprender y resolver problemas en estas áreas específicas de las matemáticas.
PENGARUH LATIHAN BERBEBAN MENINGKAT SECARA LINEAR DAN NONLINEAR TERHADAP KEKUATAN OTOT TUNGKAI
Authors: Burahim Sabran A. , Duhe Edy Dharma Putra , Hidayat Syarif , Suardika I Kadek
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan pengaruh latihan berbeban meningkat secara linear dan latihan berbeban meningkat secara nonlinear terhadap kekuatan otot tungkai pada siswa putera kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Tapa. Adapun subjek dalam penelitian adalah siswa putera kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Tapa dengan jumlah siswa 20 orang putera. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksprimen dengan desain two group pretest and posttest design. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; (1) Ada pengaruh latihan berbeban dengan beban meningkat secara linear terhadap kekuatan otot tungkai dengan dibuktikan t hitung 3,855 lebih besar  t tabel 1,833 (2) Ada pengaruh latihan berbeban dengan beban meningkat secara nonlinear terhadap kekuatan otot tungkai dengan dibuktikan t hitung 4,415 lebih besar  t tabel 1,833 (3) terdapat perbedaan pengaruh latihan berbeban dengan beban meningkat secara linear dan meningkat secara nonlinear terhadap kekuatan otot tungkai dengan dibuktikan t hitung 4,553 lebih besar t tabel 1,73. Disimpulkan bahwa latihan berbeban meningkat secara linear dan latihan berbeban dengan beban meningkat secara non linier dapat meningkatkan kekuatan otot tungkai, akan tetapi latihan berbeban meningkat secara linear memberikan peningkatan yang lebih baik.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI BELAJAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK KELAS X
Authors: Auli Alpanni , Hefni Hefni , Melia Yenni
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menyelidiki apakah ada hubungan antara motivasi belajar peserta didik dan prestasi akademik mereka di kelas sosiologi. Penelitian dilakukan pada kelompok yang terdiri dari 28 peserta didik kelas X IPS 3 SMAN 6 Kerinci. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah total sampling, artinya seluruh peserta didik di kelas diikutsertakan dalam penelitian. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan dokumentasi, yang kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan rumus Korelasi Pearson Product Moment. Program SPSS juga digunakan untuk memastikan hasil analisis yang akurat dan tepat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan koefisien korelasi (ryx₁) sebesar 0,799 dengan nilai signifikansi (sig) sebesar 0,000 yang lebih kecil dari 0,05. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara motivasi belajar dengan hasil belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran sosiologi.
Study of microsporidians in white faecal syndrome affected farmed shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Boone, 1931 of West Bengal, India
Authors: Pradhan Debajyoti , Dash Gadadhar , Abraham TJ , Mukherjee Debapriyo , Bhattacharya Sanyal Koel , Datta Pritikana
Published: January 2024

Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP), an intracellular microsporidian parasite, has been reported in cultivated Penaeus vannamei infected with white faecal syndrome (WFS) in south-east Asian shrimp producing countries. The appearance of white faecal strings floating on the surface of the ponds indicates a severe microsporidian infection. In the present study suspected shrimps and floating faecal strings were collected from culture ponds of study area located in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. This study aims to unveil the presence of microsporidians in hepatopancreas and associated histopathological changes in it using light and scanning electron microscopy, and microsporidian identification by nested PCR. Microscopic study revealed the presence of oval-shaped microsporidian spores in the hepatopancreas and nested PCR study confirmed that these spores belong to E. hepatopenaei. The spores isolated from the floating faecal strings exhibited similar morphology with those found in hepatopancreas. Histopathology of the hepatopancreas of WFS-affected shrimp exhibited alterations in hepatopancreatic tissues along with haemocytic infiltration into the inter-tubular spaces and evidence of necrosis, vacuolation and degeneration. The findings from the nested PCR analysis indicated a total of 18 positive results (69.23%) out of 26 samples studied. WFS infection can be considered a gastrointestinal disorder caused by severe EHP infection, which is significant in the grow-out ponds in the regions under study.
Exploring X-Ray Properties of Low-metallicity Dwarf Galaxies
Authors: Cann Jenna M. , Weaver Kimberly A. , Pfeifle Ryan W. , Secrest Nathan J. , Satyapal Shobita , Gliozzi Mario
Published: January 2024

One of the primary outstanding questions in extragalactic astronomy is the formation and early evolution of the supermassive black holes that are seen in nearly every massive galaxy. Low-metallicity dwarf galaxies may offer the most representative local analogs to pristine early galaxies, making them a vital tool in probing black hole seed models through the study of the intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) possibly hosted therein; though these dwarf galaxies, and the IMBHs they may host, are typically not as well-studied in this context as their higher-metallicity and higher-mass counterparts. In this paper, we explore the X-ray properties of a sample of 37 low-metallicity dwarf galaxies using archival XMM observations, and we compare the properties of this population against a representative sample of higher-metallicity counterparts. We report the detection of 10 sources with 0.3–10 keV luminosity in excess of 1040 erg s−1 within the low-metallicity sample, which we highlight for followup as potential IMBH candidates. Finally, we discuss the differing multiwavelength scaling relations (e.g., L
X–L
W2, L
X–star formation rate) between the two galaxy populations, as well as the sample’s L
X as a function of metallicity.
Panic at the ISCO: Time-varying Double-peaked Broad Lines from Evolving Accretion Disks Are Common among Optically Variable AGNs
Authors: Ward Charlotte , Gezari Suvi , Nugent Peter , Kerr Matthew , Eracleous Michael , Frederick Sara , Hammerstein Erica , Graham Matthew J. , van Velzen Sjoert , Kasliwal Mansi M. , Laher Russ R. , Masci Frank J. , Purdum Josiah , Racine Benjamin , Smith Roger
Published: January 2024

About 3%–10% of Type I active galactic nuclei (AGNs) have double-peaked broad Balmer lines in their optical spectra originating from the motion of gas in their accretion disk. Double-peaked profiles arise not only in AGNs, but occasionally appear during optical flares from tidal disruption events and changing-state AGNs. In this paper, we identify 250 double-peaked emitters (DPEs) among a parent sample of optically variable broad-line AGNs in the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) survey, corresponding to a DPE fraction of 19%. We model spectra of the broad Hα emission-line regions and provide a catalog of the fitted accretion disk properties for the 250 DPEs. Analysis of power spectra derived from the 5 yr ZTF light curves finds that DPE light curves have similar amplitudes and power-law indices to other broad-line AGNs. Follow-up spectroscopy of 12 DPEs reveals that ∼50% display significant changes in the relative strengths of their red and blue peaks over long 10–20 yr timescales, indicating that broad-line profile changes arising from spiral arm or hotspot rotation are common among optically variable DPEs. Analysis of the accretion disk parameters derived from spectroscopic modeling provides evidence that DPEs are not in a special accretion state, but are simply normal broad-line AGNs viewed under the right conditions for the accretion disk to be easily visible. We include inspiraling supermassive black hole binary candidate SDSSJ1430+2303 in our analysis, and discuss how its photometric and spectroscopic variability is consistent with the disk-emitting AGN population in the ZTF survey.
A fast and efficient numerical algorithm for image segmentation and denoising
Authors: Jin Yuzi , Kwak Soobin , Ham Seokjun , Kim Junseok
Published: January 2024

Image segmentation is the process of partitioning an image into homogenous regions, and represents one of the most fundamental and important procedures in image processing. Image denoising is a process to remove unwanted noise from a digital image, enhancing its visual quality. Various algorithms, like non-local means and deep learning-based approaches, have been developed to remove noise while preserving important image details. Currently, the prevalent application of pattern recognition technology is achieved through the implementation of image segmentation algorithms. In this study, we present a new, highly efficient, and fast computational scheme specifically developed for a phase-field mathematical model of image segmentation. The numerical methodology is based on an operator splitting method (OSM). The split operators are solved by using closed-form analytic solutions and a finite difference method (FDM) with an alternating direction explicit (ADE) method. To show the notable efficiency and rapid computational performance of the proposed computational algorithm, we conduct a series of numerical experiments. Through these computational tests, we confirm a significant contribution to the advancement of methodologies employed in the critical domain of image processing.
Dynamical analysis of a predator-prey system with prey vigilance and hunting cooperation in predators
Authors: Takyi Eric M. , Ohanian Charles , Cathcart Margaret , Kumar Nihal
Published: January 2024

In this work, we propose a predator-prey system with a Holling type Ⅱ functional response and study its dynamics when the prey exhibits vigilance behavior to avoid predation and predators exhibit cooperative hunting. We provide conditions for existence and the local and global stability of equilibria. We carry out detailed bifurcation analysis and find the system to experience Hopf, saddle-node, and transcritical bifurcations. Our results show that increased prey vigilance can stabilize the system, but when vigilance levels are too high, it causes a decrease in the population density of prey and leads to extinction. When hunting cooperation is intensive, it can destabilize the system, and can also induce bi-stability phenomenon. Furthermore, it can reduce the population density of both prey and predators and also change the stability of a coexistence state. We provide numerical experiments to validate our theoretical results and discuss ecological implications.
Content Production and Consumption in the Digital Age
Authors: Kalorth Nithin , Deshpande Vidya
Published: January 2024

This comprehensive chapter helps to provide an insight into the transformative era of content production and consumption ushered in by over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The chapter focuses on India's pivotal role in the global OTT landscape, and navigates the post-pandemic surge, revealing shifts in consumer behaviour and the profound impact on storytelling. With an analysis of the unique production practices within the OTT domain, the chapter calls for independent OTT media studies, recognizing the need for academia to explore the evolving nature of this distinct storytelling form. The narrative balances positive aspects, acknowledging OTT's data-driven strategies, while also addressing concerns about potential regulations impacting creative freedom. The chapter not only highlights the global success of OTT platforms but also contributes to the discourse on their transformative potential in shaping the future of entertainment.
The Art and Science of User Engagement
Authors: Behare Nitesh , Jeet Daman
Published: January 2024

This chapter explores the importance of personalization and recommendation algorithms in OTT era, emphasizing their role in enhancing content discovery and customizing user experiences. Crucial techniques like collaborative filtering and content-based filtering underpin these algorithms, which ensues personalized user experiences. Recommendation algorithms shape media consumption patterns, content discovery, influencing user behavior, cross-platform consumption and binge-watching habits. This chapter also paid attention to acknowledging ethical considerations like privacy concerns and algorithmic bias. Additionally, it also explores the challenges and opportunities for content creators in catering to algorithmic preferences, along with significance of balancing effective ad targeting and user privacy in personalized advertising. Improving and assessing recommendation algorithms using different metrics and feedback loops is important, however future trends concentrate on contextual personalization and adaptive experiences, enhancing user's entertainment journey.
The Rise of OTT
Authors: Somani Pritesh Pradeep , Gupta Ushmita , Iyer Vishwanathan Hariharan , Behare Nitesh , Mahajan Rashmi Darshan , Singh Meenakshi
Published: January 2024

This study examines the influence of the rise of over-the-top (OTT) platforms leading towards binge watching, thereby analyzing their effect on the health of an individual and the increased demand for on demand entertainment. Users now have uninterrupted access to all the content shown, majorly due to availability of high-speed internet and affordable subscriptions. The ability to watch entire seasons or series at once has led to many health issues in connection with binge-watching. The study further looks at how the development of OTT platforms has led to an increase in the production of original content. The study also examines the ill effects of binge watching on human health and further solutions are proposed towards reducing the influence of binge watching. The future of binge watching will be determined by examining the patterns of striking a balance between linear and on-demand models while embracing technological advancements to offer an immersive and customized viewing experience.
Transforming Consumer Experience Through ChatGPT
Authors: Damaševičius Robertas , Zailskaitė-Jakštė Ligita
Published: January 2024

This chapter analyzes the transformative potential of ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool, in reshaping consumer experience across various industries. It provides an in-depth exploration of how ChatGPT, through its advanced capabilities in natural language processing and machine learning, can enhance consumer engagement, automate repetitive tasks, and deliver personalized responses to complex queries. The chapter also underscores the strategic role of ChatGPT in digital marketing and consumer support. The chapter analyzes ChatGPT-consumer Interaction (CCI), discussing the importance of CCI design patterns, prompt engineering and usability evaluation in creating effective and engaging consumer interactions, and provides a real-life case study. The chapter further discusses the opportunities that ChatGPT presents for businesses. It highlights how the tool can help organizations gain a competitive edge by providing faster, more accurate consumer service, and by leveraging consumer data to inform decision-making and create targeted marketing campaigns.
Using Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Smart Cities
Authors: Chakir Aziza , Andry Johanes F. , Bansal Rohit , Ulah Arif , Durrah Omar , Mamoon Rashid
Published: January 2024

This chapter analyzes the relationships that cities have with digital technologies. Smart cities are at the crossroads between the development of information and communication technologies in the city, and the affirmation of a new paradigm of sustainable urban development. To assess the social impact of smart cities on citizens, an empirical study was needed. The study and analysis of the data allowed measurement of the level of interest and sensitivity of citizens, to know the connected people who use new technologies, to collect the opinions of the inhabitants and users of the city to identify the main needs, and to improve the comfort of the inhabitants while having more efficient transport. This study has enabled the formation of future projections so that all citizens benefit from the powers of smart cities.
Using ChatGPT for Student Engagement and Motivation in Dynamic Learning Environments
Authors: Gandhi Meenakshi , Channa Amit , Sharma Ankit
Published: January 2024

ChatGPT is an extensive language model trained by Open AI with a generative pre-trained transformer 3.5 architecture. Capturing close to five million users in five days, ChatGPT has become a revolution in the artificial intelligence era. The youth today have utilised computers for everything in various ways. The integration of technology is inevitable, and should it be so, for progress in future. However, technology has also highlighted the difficulty in gaining students' attention and keeping them engaged in classrooms and learning environments. Technology-assisted solutions sought by students using ChatGPT have the potential to remain undetected even in plagiarism software. This possibility makes these solutions attractive to students further. One matter of concern is that generative AI impacts students' critical thinking skills and creativity, a cognitive ability of great importance. This chapter shall explore the usage of ChatGPT by undergraduate students and present the findings from a qualitative study highlighting students' sentiments regarding this AI-assisted tool.
Impact of Generative AI in Transforming Higher Education Pedagogy
Authors: Gupta Arti
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of generative artificial intelligence in higher education. This study investigates how generative artificial intelligence enhances teaching and learning practices in higher education institutions. Additionally, it also explores applications, advantages, and problems associated with the use of generative artificial intelligence. This study analyses the implementation of Generative AI in higher education institutions employing qualitative methods such as focus groups study and interviews The findings of this study show how significantly generative AI has impacted teaching in higher education. Generative AI solutions can enhance personalized learning experiences, as well as create custom learning resources for students. It also helps in automating administrative processes. However, there are difficulties with adaptability, privacy concerns, and ethical issues in utilizing AI generated applications. The findings of this study have recommendations for teachers, administrators, and policymakers of higher education.
Enhancing Women's Safety in Smart Transportation Through Human-Inspired Drone-Powered Machine Vision Security
Authors: Kalyanaraman Kswaminathan , Prabakar T. N.
Published: January 2024

In today's rapidly evolving transportation landscape, ensuring the safety of women has become a paramount concern. The integration of machine vision with drone-based surveillance forms a symbiotic relationship. Drones, equipped with cameras and sensors, can provide a dynamic and comprehensive view of transportation hubs, routes, and public spaces. The visual data collected by drones are instantly relayed to the machine vision algorithms, where they undergo real-time analysis. This process involves identifying patterns, anomalies, and potential threats within the transportation environment. By learning from human perception and behaviour patterns, the system can distinguish between ordinary activities and potential risks. The system can trigger immediate alerts to relevant authorities, initiating timely intervention. Additionally, the system can activate targeted deterrents, such as lights or alarms, to discourage malicious activities. This proactive and responsive approach transforms the passive security infrastructure into an active one that actively protects women's safety.
Ideation Platform With Security Policies and Facial Mapping Feature
Authors: Parthiban Athish Venkatachalam , Rajeswari D. , Ravichandran Priyanka
Published: January 2024

The emerging social media with inherent capabilities is gaining an edge over comprehensiveness, diversity, and wisdom. Nevertheless, its security and trustworthiness issues have also become increasingly severe, which needs to be addressed urgently. The available studies mainly aim at social media content and user security, including model, protocol, mechanism, and algorithm. Unfortunately, there is a lack of investigation on effective and efficient evaluations and measurements for the security and trustworthiness of various social media tools, platforms, and applications, thus affecting their further improvement and evolution. This chapter first surveyed the social media networks' security and trustworthiness to address the challenge, particularly for the increasingly growing sophistication and variety of attacks and related intelligence applications. The authors introduced a novel approach to assess fundamental platforms, proposing a vital hierarchical crowd evaluation architecture based on signaling theory and crowd computing. They conclude by acknowledging open issues and cutting-edge challenges.
The Application of Blending Learning in the Animation Major in Colleges and Universities in the Era of “Internet +”
Authors: Ni Na , He Zhongsheng
Published: January 2024

This paper mainly discusses the application of blending learning in animation teaching. Blending learning is a combination of traditional teaching mode and online teaching mode, which can provide students with more flexible and independent learning methods and improve teachers' teaching quality and teaching effect. This paper analyzes and discusses the current situation of animation major, the present situation and configuration of blending learning, the teaching design of blending learning, the enlightenment, significance, and practical application of blending learning in animation teaching. Universities and teachers should strengthen research and practice in technical equipment and technical support, students' autonomous learning ability and willingness, adaptability and innovation of teaching contents and methods, evaluation and monitoring of teaching quality and teaching effect, so as to promote the application and development of blending learning in animation teaching.