bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
3-Levers of Emission Control-Modeling Framework: Modeling GHG Emissions When Direct Measurement is not Possible
Authors: Alaoui Lalla Hasnae , Baumüller Josef , S.A. Schwaiger Walter
Published: April 2024

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires the measurement and reporting of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of companies and products in CO2-equivalent, considering all stages of their Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) where scopes 1, 2, and 3 emission categories are included. The GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard distinguishes between the “direct measurement” and ”indirect measurement”, i.e. activity-based measurement. The most accurate method would be to directly measure the GHG emissions. However, in many companies, this is not possible due to the unavailability of adequate measurement sensorics. For the activity-based LCA, the ISO14000 family of standards constructs an environmental management system by using a “technical” terminology. In contrast to that, the “E-Liability Accounting System” from Kaplan/Ramanna is casted in the language of financial and cost accounting. Accordingly, it presents the LCA of products GHG emission in a well-established and familiar theoretical foundation. The E-Liability Accounting System is constructed mainly at the conceptual level, as the activity-based GHG measurement and the distinction of scopes 1, 2, and 3 are not really operationalized. In this paper, these limitations are addressed by operationalizing the E-Liability Accounting System within the “3 Levers of Emission Control (3-LoEC)-modeling framework”. This framework allows the explicit specification of activity-based GHG measurement metrics all over the product’s life cycle. Due to the CSRD compliance, the 3-LoEC-modeling framework possesses practical validity. This carries over to its derived metrics. The applicability of the 3-LoEC-metrics is demonstrated in a use case, where a “food-bowl” is produced via injection molding technology.
POLYIMIDE FILMS IMPLANTED BY MANGANESE IONS
Authors: VABISHCHEVICH S. , VABISHCHEVICH N. , BRINKEVICH D. , PROSOLOVICH V. , LUKASHEVICH M. , YUSHCHIK A. , KHARCHENKO A.
Published: April 2024

The optical and strength properties of Kapton polyimide films implanted with manganese ions with an energy
of 40 keV and a dose of 5·1016 – 1·1017 cm–2 at a current density in the ion beam of 4 μA/cm2 have been studied. It has been experimentally established that during the process of ion implantation, modification of a thin nearsurface
layer of polyimide occurs not only on the implanted side, but also on the reverse side of the film. Radiationstimulated
modification of the back surface of the polyimide film leads to the formation of a surface layer up to 5 μm
thick with increased microhardness. This may be due to the restructuring of metastable defects formed during
the film manufacturing process and the simultaneous relaxation of elastic stresses in the surface layer. During
the implantation process, a decrease in the intensity of absorption bands with maxima at ~ 2870 and ~ 2750 nm
is observed, due to the evaporation of residual water under high vacuum conditions and reactions of residual solvent
molecules, as well as radiation-induced processes on by-products of polyimide synthesis.
ELECTRON IRRADIATED PI2610 POLYIMIDE FILMS ON MONOCRYSTALLINE SILICON
Authors: VABISHCHEVICH S. , VABISHCHEVICH N. , BRINKEVICH D. , PROSOLOVICH V. , SHULYAKOVSKAYA M. , KOLOS V. , ZUBOVA O.
Published: April 2024

The optical and strength properties of electron-irradiated films of a polyimide composition (polyimide PI2610)
deposited on the surface of single-crystalline silicon wafers of the KDB-10 grade by centrifugation were studied.
Irradiation with electrons with an energy of 5 MeV was carried out on a linear accelerator U-003 in the dose
range 1·1014 – 2·1015 cm–2. It has been experimentally established that at an irradiation dose of Ф = 1∙1014 cm–2,
relaxation of elastic stress fields in the polyimide film is observed, which is expressed in modification of the shape
of bands with maxima at 1349 and 1700 cm–1, caused by vibrations of the C–N–Cst bond and the C=O double bond
imide ring. Polyimide PI-2610 films on silicon are quite stable when irradiated with electrons. A noticeable transformation
of the ATR spectrum at a dose of 2∙1015 cm–2 was observed only in the region of stretching vibrations
of C–H and O–H bonds, which is due to radiation-induced processes on by-products of polyimide synthesis and
residual solvents. No noticeable decrease in the intensity of absorption bands caused by vibrations of the skeleton
of the aromatic ring, imide ring, single and double C–C and C–O bonds, and imide C=O bonds was observed.
TECHNOLOGY OF VACUUM TIGHT SEALING OF MICROBOLOMETER PACKAGE
Authors: VIDRITSKY A. , LANIN V.
Published: April 2024

The features of the design of micro bolometer packages are considered, the choice of preform material
for sealing the package with a soldered seam is made. The characteristics of getter films and the advantages
of applying them to the reverse side of a germanium window are presented. A technique for vacuum-tight sealing
of micro bolometer packages with germanium windows has been developed.
Evaluasi Penerapan Sistem Informasi Khanza Menggunakan Metode HOT-FIT Di Rumah Sakit Tentara Reksodiwiryo Kota Padang
Authors: Kamal Syamsul , Mardi Yuli , Regina Regina
Published: April 2024

Tranformasi  perubahan Rekam Medis Manual ke Rekam Medis Elektronik oleh Pemerintah telah ditetapkan oleh Menteri Kesehatan dengan mengeluarkan dan menetapkan Permenkes Nomor 24 tahum 2022 tentang Rekam Medis Elektronik, dalam Permenkes no 24 tahun 2022 seluruh Fasyankes diterapkan pada akhir Desember 2023.
Simkes Khanza merupakan salah satu program Rekam Medis Elektronik (RME) Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen Kesehatan yang dapat di gunakan Rumah Sakit, Klinik, PUSKESMAS, serta Praktek Mandiri   yang bersifat terbuka, Program Khanza adalah sebuah program untuk Sistem Informasi Rumah Sakit yang dirancang agar pihak rumah sakit dalam mengelola manajemen dan mengolah data rumah sakit dapat membuat laporan-laporan dengan baik dan benar. Dalam Melakukan pengolahan data maka metode yang digunakan adalah metode HOT-FIT dimana metode ini merupakan model kerangka teori yang dipakai untuk mengevaluasi sistem informasi dalam bidang pelayanan kesehatan.
Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini adalah seberapa besarkah manfaat dan program Khanza dilingkungan Rumah Sakit Tentara  Reksodowiryo Kota Padang. Dari hasil pengolahan data penelitian terdiri 20 sampel kuesioner dengan 32 pertanyaan didapatkan  yang dibagikan dan diskusi dengan staf rumah sakit didapatkan penggunaan sistem pada manusia sebanyak skor 64,83 %, rata 3 dan TCR sebanyak 81,4 yang artinya  bahwa pada variabel Manusia dalam penggunaan sistem khanza, ,  Kepuasan Pengguna, bebas dari kesulitan, kemudahan pengguna artinya sangat baik. Selanjutnya pada variabel Organisasi skor 64,83 %, rata 3,2 dan TCR sebanyak 81 dengan hasil sangat baik, Selanjutnya untuk variabel Teknologi dengan skor 66,3%, rat-rata 3,3 dan TCR 82,9 dengan hasil sangat baik. Selanjutnya variabel Manfaat skor 65,3%, rat-rata 3,3 dan TCR 81,9 dengan hasil sangat baik maka dapat disimpulkan  bahwa program khanza sangat dibutuhkan di RST. Reksodowiryo Kota Padang.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pendaftaran Pasien Menggunakan Bahasa Pemrograman Visual Basic Pada Puskesmas Pelabuhan Sambas Sibolga
Authors: Nengsih Yeyi Gusla , Sitorus Mei Sryendang , Hutasoit Theresia , Tanjung Hizraini
Published: April 2024

Sistem informasi pasien di Puskesmas merupakan sistem informasi yang mempunyai aktivitas seperti antrian, registrasi dan rekam medis. Pelayanan registrasi yang masih manual membuat registrasi menjadi tidak efektif dan efisien. Petugas membutuhkan banyak waktu untuk mencari dokumen dan mencatat serta terjadi penumpukan antrian pasien di unit pendaftaran. Selain itu, sistem pembuatan laporan yang manual juga belum efektif, sehingga untuk meningkatkan pelayanan pendaftaran pasien diperlukan suatu sistem informasi Puskesmas yang mampu memberikan pelayanan yang baik dan cepat kepada pasien. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah merancang aplikasi sistem informasi registrasi untuk membantu petugas registrasi dalam memberikan pelayanan registrasi pasien. Metode pengumpulan data terdiri dari metode observasi, metode wawancara dan metode dokumentasi. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah pendekatan SDLC (System Development Life Cycle), yaitu suatu siklus yang digunakan dalam membuat atau mengembangkan sistem informasi yang bertujuan untuk memecahkan masalah secara efektif. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah perancangan sistem informasi pendaftaran pasien dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Visual Basic. Hasil tampilan antar muka dari perancangan sistem informasi Puskesmas Pelabuhan Sambas ini adalah form login, form menu utama, menu user, form registrasi pasien, menu pencarian data pasien, menu antrian dan menu laporan data pasien. Kesimpulan yang didapat dari perancangan sistem informasi ini dapat membantu petugas pada unit registrasi di Puskesmas menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien.
Analisis Efisiensi Penggunaan Tempat Tidur Di RSJD Dr. Arif Zainudin Surakarta
Authors: Septiyowati Shela Anik , Igiany Prita Devy , Pertiwi Julia
Published: April 2024

Health Statistics provide information about people’s health and use of health services. The percentage of bed use in health service facilities been formulated consists of 4 parameters, namely BOR, LOS, TOI, BTO which can be depicted in a graphic known as Barber Johnson. The purpose of this study is to analyze the efficiency of bed use based on Barber Johnson at RSJD Dr. Arif Zainudin Surakarta in 2021. The type of research used is quantitative descriptive with Cross sectional design. Population in the form of monthly SHRI recapitulation. The results of this study show that the BOR calculation in 2021 was 48.43% in (Quarter 1), 58.82% (Quarter II), 46.56% (Quarter III), 42.63% (Quarter IV). 20-day AVLOS (Quarter I), 20 days (Quarter II), 18 days (Quarter III), 19 days (Quarter IV), TOI 21 days (Quarter I), 14 days (Quarter II), 21 days (Quarter III), 26 days (Quarter IV), BTO 2 times (Quarter I), 3 times (Quarter II), 2 times (Quarter III and IV). From the analysis conducted, the use of beds in RSJD has not been efficient. To improve the efficiency of bed use, hospital management further improves quality of service and limits value of inpatient indicators according to mental hospitals.
Tinjauan Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Waktu Tunggu Pelayanan Pendaftaran Pasien Rawat Jalan Di RS DKT Sidoarjo
Authors: Zein Eiska Rohmania , Mujizah Ahfil
Published: April 2024

One form of administrative service at the hospital is the medical record service. The problem in the medical record installation at DKT Sidoarjo Hospital is the waiting time for outpatient medical record services. Based on Permenkes RI No.129/Menkes/SK/II/2008 for patient medical record services at outpatient registration, namely > 10 minutes. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the waiting time for medical record services at outpatient registration at DKT Sidoarjo Hospital. The research method is descriptive with instruments in the form of observations and interviews conducted with the head of medical records and medical records officers in the registration section. The results of this study indicate that the factor that greatly influences the waiting time for medical record services at TPPRJ DKT Sidoarjo Hospital is medical record activities, namely the provision of medical records in the storage section. On the Man Factor, namely the number of officers and educational qualifications of officers who are not from medical records. On the Money Factor there are no funds for the education and training of registration officers and no rewards for officers who are disciplined and friendly in service. In the Methode Factor the use of Registration SOP is not optimal. In Material Factors there is no use of tracers on storage racks. On the Machine Factor, namely frequent errors on SIMRS when performing services.
An Analysis of the Ambiguity-triggering Erho Expressions in Sichuan Dialect of Mandarin Chinese
Authors: Xie Tao
Published: April 2024

There is a vulgar expression in Sichuan Dialect of Mandarin Chinese that is of particular interests to the research of Person agreement in Chinese languages. Erho, literally translated as ‘son deceives’, when used without other augments it denotes a strong presupposition that the addressee is telling the truth concerning whatever he/she has claimed prior to the utterance of Erho in question. However, the truth-telling presupposition can be imposed on the speaker when there is an indefinite wh-phrase preceding Erho. In this paper, I argue that Erho expression exemplifies the assumption that there is another A-position located above TP but below CP, i.e., αP. Following the framework of Miyagawa’s (2010) Agreement languages vs. Discourse-configurational languages, it is discovered that Erho expression, along with the ambiguity of Person agreement observed in the various patterns of it, in Sichuan Dialect can be properly accounted for assuming there is a possibility that a language can blend the attributes of both Agreement languages and Discourse-configurational languages. Chinese languages, including Sichuan Dialect, may exploit A’-movement to execute Topicalization or Focalization as topic/focus feature on C triggers such movements, suggesting Chinese languages are Agreement languages. On the other hand, in the context of Erho expression in Sichuan Dialect, the Topic/Focus can be nominals taking A-position, indicating topic/focus feature is indeed inherited by lower heads, akin to Discourse-configurational languages like Japanese. As to the ambiguous Person agreement specification, I argue that it simply roots in whether or not αP is projected. That when αP is projected, φ-probe, together with focus/topic feature, enters into Agree relation with the nominal taking up Spec, αP. If αP is not projected, φ-probe then identifies whatever sits in Spec, TP as its Goal. Therefore, two distinct scenarios with respect to Person agreement is possible in Erho expression.
Contemporary Themes in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter Fantasy Universe
Authors: Jumaah Saif Ali Abbas
Published: April 2024

Harry Potter is considered a fantasy literature series written by J.K. Rowling, comprising seven books, with the first released in 1997. It narrates the life of an orphan boy who loses his parents at one year old, victim of a dark wizard’s deeds. This research delves into the elements that have contributed to Harry Potter’s status as a contemporary cultural icon in the fantasy world. It conducts a literary examination of the Series as a notable contemporary fantasy work, particularly significant in the two decades before this paper. The study analyzes critical aspects like settings, characters, plot, themes, narrative structure, and language to understand the widespread acclaim of Rowling’s creation. The results indicate various factors behind the series’ contemporary success, such as the development of engaging events and the impact of technological progress in the contemporary era on enhancing the success of J.K. Rowling’s work.
Pengaruh Live Streaming Tiktok Sebagai Aplikasi Komunikasi Digital Dan Dampaknya Pada Purchase Intention (Studi Kasus Brand Senikersku)
Authors: Paulus Aprianer
Published: April 2024

The digital age brings significant changes with the advent of computer information technology and the internet. Digital media provides easier and faster access to information, allowing direct interaction between individuals and organizations through various platforms, including TikTok live streaming. TikTok has become popular as a digital communication platform that allows brands to interact directly with consumers, including in the context of the Snikersku brand. This study aims to analyze the effect of TikTok live streaming as a digital communication application on consumer purchase intention for skincare products for Brand Senikersku. This research uses a descriptive analysis method with a qualitative approach, mainly through literature study. Data was collected from various sources such as books, journals, the internet, and previous research to gain a deeper understanding of the influence of TikTok live streaming on consumer purchase intention. The results showed that TikTok live streaming has a significant influence on consumer purchase intention towards Brand Senikersku. Direct interaction between brands and consumers, as well as entertainment and product visualization presented in live streaming, play an important role in increasing consumer purchase intention. In TikTok live streaming, entertainment and product visualization are key to influencing consumer purchase intentions. The combination of live interaction, entertainment, and product information increases brand awareness, builds trust, and increases sales for the Snikersku brand.
Toward a justice approach to emergency food assistance and food waste: Exploring pantry–urban gardener partnerships in California's Santa Clara County
Authors: Bacon Christopher , Gleicher Ava , McCurry Emma , McNeil Christopher
Published: April 2024

The 60,000 food pantries in the United States are well known for charity-based emergency food assistance and edible food recovery, serving 53 mil­lion people in 2022 (Feeding America, 2023a). Thousands of urban gardens emphasize vegetable production and food justice, but lack strong con­nections to food pantries. We explore how food pantries and urban gardens could partner to trans­form pantries into distribution sites that also become food justice education and organizing spaces. To assess this potential, we engaged in par­ticipatory action research with a leading social ser­vices provider that offers programs supporting both organized urban gardeners and a large urban food pantry in San Jose, California. We conducted and analyzed 21 interviews with food pantry volun­teers and urban gardeners affiliated with the same agency, and eight interviews with other urban gar­deners and food pantry staff from external organi­zations. We found that while both food pantry vol­unteers and urban gardeners expressed concerns about increasing healthy food access and reducing food waste, pantry volunteers were often unfamil­iar with food justice and uncomfortable talking about race and culturally rooted food preferences. These findings were similar with the informants from external organizations. To support urban gar­dener and food pantry volunteer collaboration, we developed a food justice approach to emergency food assistance and food waste management in which both groups co-create onsite vermicompost­ing infrastructure and partner with a university to design a training program focused on diversity, jus­tice, and systemic change.
Reversing food-land relationships in the city: Insights from the Seeding East Buffalo Fellowship Program
Authors: Ramos-Gerena Carol , DeHonney Allison , Guru Shireen , Grandits Rachel , Akram Insha , Raja Samina
Published: April 2024

The Seeding East Buffalo Fellowship (SEBF) pro­gram, co-founded by community and academic organizations from Buffalo, NY in 2022, supported residents in Buffalo’s Black neighborhoods to grow their own food, emerge as urban agriculture (UA) leaders, and engage in and advocate for UA policy. This article reflects on the lessons learned from this pilot program. The authors, all of whom are either co-founders or team members of the SEBF program, drew from field notes and qualitative interviews with SEBF growers in this article. Key lessons for policy change are that programs must be rooted in the community’s history, pedagogical strategies must be tailored to the local context, and long-term relationships must be fostered. . . .
The Average Age of Atrioventricular Block Onset in Middle Eastern Patients with Cardiac Rhythm Devices Adjusted for the Overall Young Population: Insights from a Multicenter International Registry
Authors: Alsaeed Abdulelah H. , Al Kandari Fawziah , Sweidan Raed , Bokhari Fayez , Al Fagih Ahmed , Almusaad Abdulmohsen , Alghamdi Bander , Abdelwahab Amir , AlHasaniah Saad , Hersi Ahmed , Alqarawi Wael
Published: April 2024

Background: Previous registries have shown a younger average age at presentation with cardiovascular diseases in the Middle East (ME), but no study has examined atrioventricular block (AVB). Moreover, these comparisons are confounded by younger populations in the ME. We sought to describe the average age at presentation with AVB in ME and quantify the effect of being from ME, adjusted for the overall younger population.
Methodology: This was a retrospective analysis of PANORAMA registries, which collected data on patients who underwent cardiac rhythm device placement worldwide. Countries with a median population age of ≤30 were considered ‘young countries’. Multivariate linear regression was performed to assess the effect of being from ME, adjusted for being from a ‘young country’, on age at presentation with AVB.
Results: The study included 5,259 AVB patients, with 640 (8.2%) from the ME. Mean age at presentation was seven years younger in ME than in other regions (62.9 ± 17.8 vs. 70 ± 14.1, P < 0.001). Being from a ‘young country’ was associated with 5.6 years younger age at presentation (95%CI –6.5––4.6), whereas being from ME was associated with 3.1 years younger age at presentation (95%CI –4.5––1.8), (P < 0.001 for both).
Conclusion: The average age at presentation with AVB in the ME is seven years younger than in other regions. While this is mostly driven by the overall younger population, being from the ME appears to be independently associated with younger age. Determinants of the earlier presentation in ME need to be assessed, and care should be taken when applying international recommendations.
Malign Görünümü Taklit Eden Posttravmatik Pulmoner Hematom
Authors: Ateş Arif , Esme Hıdır
Published: April 2024

Pulmoner hematom akciğer parankimi içerisinde kan toplanmasıdır. Travma ya da başka bir nedenle oluşan pulmoner hematomlar akciğerde ventilasyon ve perfüzyonu etkilemezken apse ve enfeksiyon gelişimini artırır ve çoğu zaman düzgün sınırlı olur. Bu çalışmada sunacağımız travma sonrası oluşan pulmoner hematomlu olgu ise diğerlerinin aksine çok farklı, düzensiz sınırlı ve spiküler uzantılı, tıpkı malign bir nodül gibidir.
Validation And Reliability Of Edmonton Frail Scale In Turkish Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Authors: Ceylan Serdar , Güner Merve , Okyar Baş Arzu , Doğu Burcu Balam , Halil Meltem , Cankurtaran Mustafa , Balcı Cafer
Published: April 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) among community-dwelling older adults in Türkiye.
Methods: Participants who applied to the geriatrics outpatient clinic of a university hospital were included. The validity of the EFS was tested by its concordance with the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS).
Results: The median EFS score was 4.0 (IQR: 2.0-7.0), and the median CFS score was 3.0 (IQR: 3.0-4.0). There was substantial concordance between EFS and CFS (Cohen's kappa: 0.715, p
Advantages of honey bee as a human friend
Authors: Sudha Bansode  , Vijiya Kharade
Published: April 2024

Natural honey has been the most valued and appreciated product in treatment of various diseases since ancient time. It has been widely used and accepted for its traditional effects. It has been widely used as a sweetener and flavouring agent since ages. It has nutritional, therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.
The English Translation of Chinoiserie Songs from the UGT Perspective: A Case Study of Qian Qiu Meng
Authors: Huang Hongbo , Yu Sheng
Published: April 2024

Qian Qiu Meng is a Chinoiserie song composed from the eyes of Empress Wu Zetian, one that belongs to mass media. Using the uses and gratifications theory (UGT) to analyze the English version of this song clarifies the purpose and what needs users want to gratify. This theory can also help to study how the English translation of Chinoiserie songs affects users behaviorally and psychologically. This study is somewhat innovative in that it uses a theory in communications studies to analyze the English translation of the Chinoiserie song Qian Qiu Meng. This helps the author to understand translation methods and techniques of Chinoiserie song translation into English, as well as of the character, deeds and contributions of Empress Wu.
Discussing New Trends in Peace Between the Palestinian - Israeli Conflict
Authors: Fan Xingtai
Published: April 2024

The Palestinian - Israeli conflict has stirred up again, focusing on the global perspective. Why have conflicts between Palestine and Israel continued for nearly a century? The disputes between Palestine and Israel revolve around territorial and security issues. The deep-seated conflicts involve historical origins, religious beliefs, nationalism, international situations and other complex factors. Thousands of years of grievances and centuries of war have brought a heavy price to the people of the two countries. How will the "Palestinian - Israeli conflict" end? Where is the road to peace? It not only requires the two countries to trace their history, reflect on the present, and plan for the future, but also requires the coordinated intervention of all countries in the world and the joint efforts of global humanitarians.
Optimizing Bilingual Sports Commentary under the Guidance of Functional Equivalence Approach
Authors: He Hongyao
Published: April 2024

This paper explores the application of functional equivalence theory in enhancing bilingual sports commentary, with a focus on Chinese and English languages. By analyzing commentary from various sports events, including the F1 British Grand Prix, NBA games, FIFA World Cup matches, and League of Legends World Championships, the study identifies key differences and areas for improvement in both language commentaries. Chinese commentary often suffers from clarity issues due to excessive commentators and informal language, while English commentary lacks cultural and idiomatic richness. The research demonstrates that integrating functional equivalence theory can significantly improve the quality of sports commentary by ensuring that it is culturally and linguistically tailored to the audience's experience. This approach not only provides a richer viewer experience but also bridges the gap between different linguistic audiences, maintaining the excitement and context of the sports event.
Cultural Identity and Realistic Reflection: Commonalities and Differences in Chinese and Korean Disaster Movies
Authors: Hang Ren , Heng Zou , Yang Wang
Published: April 2024

Disaster movies, as a classic film genre, aim to present the essence of disasters and the brilliance of humanity through stunning audio-visual effects and a tragic aesthetic core. The commonality between Chinese and Korean disaster movies lies in their focus on "little people" within disasters, emphasizing "soft expression" of emotions and adopting parallel narratives and causal loops in their storytelling strategies. However, due to differences in the film industry systems and ideologies of the two countries, Chinese and Korean disaster movies diverge in thematic expression. Chinese disaster films often feature a strong national main theme and sentiments of patriotism and family, whereas Korean disaster films focus more on exposing human nature and reflecting on society. This paper will explore the commonalities and differences between Chinese and Korean disaster movies in terms of character development, narrative perspective, emotional presentation, and social values.
The Aesthetics of Temple Gardens: Research on the Application of Zen Philosophical Principles in the Design of Zen-inspired Landscapes
Authors: Xing Wan
Published: April 2024

The study of Zen aesthetics within temple garden design initiates with an exploration of the spatial configurations of traditional Chinese temple gardens. It delves into the origins and concepts of Zen-inspired landscapes, summarizing the elements and techniques of landscape design drawn from real-world temple examples and historical texts. Furthermore, the integration of Zen philosophical thoughts and aesthetics into these landscapes is examined, with a particular focus on the strategic placement of plants and the employment of core aesthetic principles. This analysis sheds light on the embedded Buddhist cultural themes, offering practical recommendations for crafting Zen-inspired landscapes.
Research on the Transformation Strategy of National Common Language and Writing Teaching in Ethnic Minority Areas of Western Sichuan
Authors: Zuo Hang
Published: April 2024

Objective: Promoting and popularizing the national common language and writing is an important guarantee for achieving modernization in ethnic minority areas and promoting high-quality development of education in ethnic minority areas. This article explores the relevant content of the use of national common language and writing teaching in ethnic minority areas of western Sichuan, analyzes the significance and existing problems of the use of national common language and writing teaching in ethnic minority areas of western Sichuan, and proposes its transformation strategy in ethnic minority areas of western Sichuan.
Cultural Aid and the Cultural Cold War: The Origins of the Ford Foundation's entry into Burma
Authors: Zhang Liangzhao
Published: April 2024

After the beginning of the Cold War, an unprecedented consensus on the Cold War was formed in the United States. Civil organizations represented by the Ford Foundation deeply participated in the cultural Cold War led by the U.S. government through the way of identity reconstruction. In consideration of the Cold War, the Ford Foundation from the very beginning directed a large amount of funds and cultural projects to Asia, rather than to Europe and Latin America, which were traditionally close to the United States. Burma received early attention from the Ford Foundation because of its unique location. At the same time, the government of Burma was trying to maintain national unity and stability by reviving Buddhism, but was struggling with a lack of funds. So the government invited the Ford Foundation to help fund its Pali Project. While the latter agreed to provide cultural assistance to Burma, the ultimate goal was to enhance the understanding and identity of the Burmese people with Western culture, so as to better serve the US Cold War project.
"Nolite te bastardes carborundorum": Corpus Stylistics and Language of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale
Authors: Ren Fei-Yu
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the stylistic and linguistic characteristics of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, a novel of Canadian origin. Employing a corpus-based approach, the researcher aims to analyze its stylistic features in-depth, focusing on specific predetermined categories. Quantitative analysis was facilitated through WordSmith 8.0 software, enabling the identification of keywords in context, which serve as indicators of the linguistic style within the selected corpus. Results indicate that the novel employs simple language and concise sentence structures. Moreover, it demonstrates lexical diversity, encompassing various themes with a higher type-token ratio (TTR), indicative of a diverse vocabulary. Notably, there is a notable prevalence of first-person singular pronouns throughout the text. Regarding content word distribution, verbs are the most frequently utilized, followed by nouns, pronouns, adverbs, and adjectives—additionally, the analysis of keywords aids in uncovering stylistic and linguistic elements embedded within the text.
Action Research on the Cultivation of Critical Thinking Ability in Cross-cultural English Teaching in Chinese Higher Vocational
Authors: Wang Fangfang , Arumugam Nalini , Huang Zefu
Published: April 2024

In recent years, the English teaching reform in higher vocational colleges in China has gradually integrated heuristic teaching methods. However, a notable issue has emerged: students’ deficiency in critical thinking skills. This study aims to enhance the critical thinking skills of higher vocational students in China through action research. The research includes four cycles of teaching practice to improve students’ critical thinking ability in terms of analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and self-adjustment. Through the task design, the researcher promotes students’ in-depth thinking and critical analysis in cross-cultural English classes. It was found that vocational students made noticeable progress in the 16-week training process, as reflected by the changes in interpretation and analysis abilities and attitudes towards culture. These results provide valuable experience and enlightenment for English teaching in higher vocational colleges and emphasise the importance of cultivating students’ critical thinking ability to promote their development in academic and professional fields.
Research on the Intention of One Private University Students' Campus Garbage Classification Behavior
Authors: Zhao Qingfang
Published: April 2024

Based on the survey data of 407 college students from a private university in Hangzhou, this study uses the theory of planned behavior to construct the hypothesis of college students' campus garbage classification behavior, and focuses on analyzing the mechanism of college students' campus garbage classification attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavior control on their behavioral intention of campus garbage classification. The results show that college students' attitude towards garbage classification, subjective norms of garbage classification and perceived behavior control of garbage classification have significant positive effects on garbage classification intention. In terms of grade, postgraduate students are more willing to sort campus garbage, followed by freshmen, and there are significant differences among all grades. In addition, the research conclusions of this paper can provide theoretical reference for government departments and universities to formulate strategies to promote college students' garbage sorting behavior.
Feasibility Study of UHPC Reinforced Masonry Structure
Authors: Chen Yang , Wang Shaojie
Published: April 2024

With the increase of service life of masonry structure and the damage of masonry structure caused by external environment, the structure will be difficult to meet the design requirements. It is necessary to repair and reinforce the existing structure or replace the original structure with a new type of composite structure. ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a kind of high strength, high ductility, high durability material, which has the advantages of almost impermeability, almost no carbonization, and almost zero chloride ion penetration and sulfate penetration. UHPC has been widely used in the field of concrete structure reinforcement, whether the masonry structure can be better strengthened has become the research content of this paper. Basic mechanics of UHPC materials at home and abroad By systematically combing and summarizing the research progress of performance and reinforcement design, the feasibility of UHPC reinforced masonry structure is obtained.
Visual Design of Chinese Animated Films Infused with Oriental Punk Aesthetics
Authors: Jin Jiasheng , Sharudin Sharul Azim , Wang Tingting
Published: April 2024

In recent years, China's movie industry has been advancing, and movies based on ancient myths, which can combine cultural expression with technical expression, have become a hot topic for creation. Especially the ancient mythological novels such as "The Legend of Deification" and "Journey to the West" have become the source of creative ideas for movie adaptations, and Light Chaser Animation, as one of the most important forces in Chinese film production, has been exploring new possibilities for animation movies, inheriting and innovating traditional Chinese cultural elements. Light Chaser Animation, as one of the most important forces in Chinese film production, has been exploring new possibilities for animation films, inheriting and innovating traditional Chinese cultural elements, and has produced the famous "New Gods" series of films, which combines oriental elements and cultural characteristics, blends modernity and tradition, and forms an Oriental Punk style with Chinese characteristics. Oriental Punk not only shows the construction of modernity of Chinese traditional culture, but also the embodiment of cultural self-confidence, and at the same time presents the unique style and aesthetic value of Chinese culture to the world. This article analyzes the visual symbols, color design and action vocabulary of the film New Gods: Yang Jian, and points out a new direction for Chinese films to integrate traditional cultural elements and modern art technology in the creation of new mythological themes.
Consumer Buying Behaviour towards Online Ayurvedic Cosmetic Brands: A Case of Bangalore City
Authors: Sasi Saranya B , Karunanithi Dr. G.
Published: April 2024

The Asia-Pacific area has a high demand for online cosmetics items due to the growing number of smartphone users and widespread internet access. A rising country, such as India, is seeing an increase in demand for online cosmetic items as the e-commerce ecosystem grows and the number of online customers increases. Furthermore, the improved standard of living owing to urbanisation and the increasing number of working women push the demand for online cosmetic products. Beauty products made from Ayurvedic, herbal, and vegan ingredients have recorded a high adoption rate in recent years and are becoming increasingly popular in Asian countries. Additionally, numerous online businesses specialise in ayurvedic cosmetics, providing a more diverse range of both private label and international brands. This study investigates the factors that impact customer purchasing decisions for ayurvedic cosmetics online. This study examines how respondents' income level affects their purchasing behaviour for Ayurvedic cosmetic brands.
Cost Effectiveness Through Policy Holder Retention Among Independent Insurance Agents – A Conceptual Background
Authors: Abraham Mr.Varghese , Joseph Dr.Jerin
Published: April 2024

Retaining the customer is a significant element for running a successful business. It’s not just about gaining new business, but also about keeping the being customer satisfactorily in the business. In the moments of this competitive business world, retaining the clients can have a significant impact on the business and its cost. A happy client is likely to return, relate others, and spend further on the brand, making client or customer retention a precious investment for businesses of all sizes. The customer experience with the business and the product is a pivotal factor in customer retention and accession success. Converting a being client to a valuable client doesn't be overnight process and it takes time and fidelity. Tracking the client trip, engaging with them regularly is needed. An agent serves as a representative for the insurance company, fulfilling the roles of both a salesman and a provider of client service to insurance policyholders. In the insurance industry, the retention of policyholders holds greater significance than in other sectors, as the long-term success of the company relies on policy renewals and maintaining ongoing relationships with clients.Creating a good pious relationship with frequenter policy holder in insurance sector will leads to further referrals in turn helps to increase the business. This paper is a significant step forward to understand cost effectiveness through client retention giving high significance to independent insurance agents.
FAZİLET PARTİSİ EKSENİNDE MİLLİ GÖRÜŞÇÜ İDEOLOJİDE KOPUŞ VE SÜREKLİLİKLER
Authors: Özet İrfan
Published: April 2024

Bu çalışma, 20. yüzyılın sonlarına doğru kurulan Fazilet Partisi’ni Milli Görüş geleneğinde ortaya koyduğu kopuş ve süreklilikler bağlamında analize çalışır. 1970’lerden itibaren Milli Görüşçü oluşumlarda öncelikli vurgu, “manevi kalkınma” ve “ağır sanayi” üzerinedir. Milli Görüş bağlıları, nüfustan aileye, maariften ekonomiye bir dizi alanla ilgili kaynağını dinsel norm ve değerlerden alan yaklaşımlarıyla öne çıktılar. Onlara göre, söz konusu alanlarda yaşanan tıkanmaların başlıca kaynağı, Tanzimat’tan itibaren izlenen köklü Batılılaşma programlarıydı. Yöntem olarak betimsel doküman analizine dayanan çalışmada, özellikle 28 Şubat sürecinden hareketle Milli Görüş geleneğindeki dönüşümler açığa çıkarılmaya çalışıldı. Devlet seçkinlerinin bu dönemler İslami hareketin özellikle siyasal kanadında gelişen protest damarı “tehdit menzili”nde işaret etmesiyle, muhafazakâr çevrelerde “uyum” arayışları da hız kazanıyordu. Bu çerçevede RP’nin iktisadi alanda sosyal dayanışmacı “adil düzen”le kapitalist sistemi nispeten dikkate alan eklektik söylemi, FP döneminde, Yenilikçi Kanat’ın da etkileriyle, liberal kapitalizmle daha barışık çerçeve çizer. Buna ilaveten Milli Görüş’ün kitleselleşme sürecinde İslami sermaye ile kurduğu organik ilişki hatları, FP döneminde anlamlı ölçüde esnetiliyordu. Politik kültürde ise, laiklik ve seküler kamusal alana ilişkin özenli bir söylem öne çıktı. Benzer olarak 28 Şubat süreci öncesine değin AB’yi bir “Hristiyan Birliği” olarak tasavvur eden yaklaşım peyderpey geriliyordu. Nitekim FP yöneticileri, Avrupa Birliği üyelik sürecinin nihayete ermesini amaçladıklarını kamuoyuna deklare ediyordu. Partinin Milli Görüş geleneğiyle ilgili istikrarlı tutum ve söylemleri ise, özellikle kadın, aile kurumu gibi geleneksel dünya kodlarının tanzim ettiği bir dizi sosyal alanda etkisini gösteriyordu. Aynı zamanda Milli Görüş partilerinin mahalle ve sokaklara kadar nüfuz edebilen hiyerarşik, akışkan örgütlenme modeli FP döneminde de varlığını korumaktaydı.
Performance Analysis of Automatic Generation Control for a Multi-Area Interconnected System Using Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization Technique
Authors: Tabassum Nafisa , Jahan Effat , Goswami Niloy , Zishan Md. Saniat Rahman
Published: April 2024

The primary focus of this paper is to assess an interconnected power system using different optimization techniques. The main purpose is to employ different optimization techniques, including genetic algorithms (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO), to systematically enhance the performance of a multi-area or two-area automatic generation control (AGC) system, aiming to optimize the three PID controllers gain values and improve system performance under diverse loading conditions. Two case studies are conducted exploring different loading conditions in the megawatt (MW) range, including increasing load demand and decreasing load demand. The analysis involves four scenarios, covering without any kind of controller, another with solely a proportional integral derivative (PID) controller, a PID controller enhanced through a genetic algorithm (GA), and lastly, a PID controller improved through particle swarm optimization (PSO). The optimization process utilizes the integral time absolute error (ITAE) as the objective function to evaluate the system's performance. The simulation outcomes for ITAE, settling time, overshoot, and undershoot for frequency deviation of area one, area two, and power deviation in the tie-line are compared with previous similar studies to assess the novelty of this work. The article highlights the importance of the multi-area AGC system and the significance of different optimization techniques in improving its performance.
Addressing Environmental Challenges in Technology Adoption within the Digital Supply Chain of Readymade Garments
Authors: Khan Ziarat Hossain , Habib Md. Mamun , Islam Gazi Md. Nurul
Published: April 2024

The study aims to investigate the challenges of technology adoption in the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) of the Readymade Garment (RMG) business, focusing on environmental barriers. The study utilizes the T-O-E framework to examine a sample of 380 participants, consisting of owners and top managers from RMG facilities. The data is analyzed using PLS-SEM Modeling with the aid of SmartPLS4 software. It examines the complex interrelationships between competitive pressure, consumer, external support, stakeholder networks, environmental concerns, and technology adoption within the digital supply chain of the RMG industry. The technology adoption is substantially influenced by environmental conditions, particularly regarding the alignment with customers. The analysis of mediation sheds light on the significance of the environment in both partial and complete mediation, as it exerts influence on competitive pressures, customer involvement, external support, and stakeholder networks. Comprehending this interrelationship is crucial for making well-informed business and policy formulation decisions. organizations must incorporate environmental factors into their strategic decision-making processes, ensuring sustainable technologies are adopted. Policymakers can employ these findings to implement environmentally sustainable policies, promoting innovation within the RMG sector. These measures guarantee the long-term viability of the industry and promote ecological accountability.
From Physics to Environmental Policy: Exploring Boltzmann Distribution for Carbon Trading Permit Allocation
Authors: Park Ji-Won
Published: April 2024

Combating climate change and reducing atmospheric CO2 emissions are imperative. While carbon trade, including taxes and trading systems, has been proposed, the allocation of initial permits is challenging. This study addresses this issue, exploring the application of the Boltzmann distribution for carbon emission permit allocation in carbon trading. The Boltzmann distribution method uniquely considers each country's environmental and economic contexts, assigning more responsibility to nations with larger populations and higher emissions, and providing incentives to lower-emission countries. This promotes fairness in global climate change efforts and influences national environmental policies. High-emission countries like China receive a high number of permits, encouraging stronger environmental policies, whereas countries with lower emissions, such as Italy, benefit from additional permits as compared to conventional distribution models, bolstering their existing environmental conservation. This paper applies the Boltzmann distribution to eight countries, considering population, economic size, and CO2 emissions. It effectively balances permits between egalitarianism (population-based) and sovereignty (emission-based) principles, suitable for international carbon trading. This flexible approach provides a practical framework for international emissions rights allocation along with potential applications in broader contexts. Implementation of the Boltzmann distribution in real-world policy faces challenges due to the dynamic nature of international politics and economics. This research offers insights into the process of integrating this method into existing environmental policy frameworks, demonstrating its potential as a tool for enhancing global environmental sustainability. Future research should explore its application in the complex international political and economic environment, furthering its role in global climate policy.