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ŠTA UTIČE NA FINANSIJSKU PISMENOST STUDENATA?
Authors: Colić Vana , Ninkov Magdalena
Published: April 2024

Finansijska pismenost je od ključnog značaja za studente kako bi imali nesmetan i produktivan studentski život. Za što bolje razumevanje ličnih finansija, neophodno je razviti različite delove finansijske pismenosti, a to su finansijsko znanje, veštine, stavovi i ponašanje. U radu je definisan pojam i istaknut značaj finansijske pismenosti, kao i pojmova koji se smatraju njenim delom. Na osnovu prethodno sprovedenih istraživanja prikazani su najznačajniji faktori i način na koji utiču na nivo finansijske pismenosti studenata u evropskim zemljama, a to su socio – demografske karakteristike studenata, uticaj roditelja i studijski program koji pohađaju. Cilj ovog rada je da ukaže na značaj posedovanja finansijske pismenosti od strane studenata i da prikaže najznačajnije faktore koji utiču na finansijsku pismenost studenata u evropskim zemljama, a koji mogu predstavljati smernice za unapređivanje finansijske pismenosti studenata u Republici Srbiji.
Risk of Adverse Events Following Total Knee Arthroplasty in Asthma Patients
Authors: Smith-Voudouris Julian , Rubin Lee E. , Grauer Jonathan N.
Published: April 2024

Introduction:

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for which patient factors are known to affect perioperative outcomes. Asthma has not been specifically considered in this regard, although it is the most common inflammatory airway disease and predisposes to osteoarthritis.

Methods:

Adult patients undergoing TKA were identified from 2015 to 2021-Q3 M157 PearlDiver data sets. Asthma patients were matched to those without 1:1 based on age, sex, and Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI). The incidence of 90-day adverse events and 5-year revisions were compared using multivariable logistic regression (P < 0.0023). The matched asthma group was then stratified based on disease severity for analysis of 90-day aggregated (any, severe, and minor) adverse events.

Results:

Among 721,686 TKA patients, asthma was noted for 76,125 (10.5%). Multivariable analysis revealed that patients with asthma were at increased odds of multiple 90-day pulmonary, non-pulmonary, and aggregated adverse events, as well as emergency department visits. Furthermore, patients with asthma had 1.17 times greater odds of 5-year revisions (P < 0.0001). Upon secondary analysis stratifying asthma by severity, patients with all severity levels of asthma showed elevated odds of adverse events after TKA. These associations increased in odds with increasing severity of asthma.

Discussion:

Over one-tenth of patients undergoing TKA were identified as having asthma, and these patients were at greater odds of numerous pulmonary and non-pulmonary adverse events (a trend that increased with asthma severity), as well as 5-year revisions. Clearly, patients with asthma need specific risk mitigation strategies when considering TKA.

Level of evidence:

III
Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran Passing Atas Bola Voli Berbasis Audiovisual
Authors: Wisudarsih Wisudarsih , Hoedaya Danu , Rohendi Aep
Published: April 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah ingin mengetahui bagaimana mengembangkan model passing atas bola voli berbasis audiovisual di SMAN 7 Bogor. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan merupakan Penelitian dan Pengembangan (Research and Development) Borg and Gall. Pada penelitian pengembangan ini produk yang dikembangkan adalah media pembelajaran video passing atas dalam permainan bola voli pada siswa kelas XI SMAN 7 Bogor berbasis audiovisual. Media pembelajaran tersebut nantinya akan dikemas ke dalam buku dan video. Subjek ujicoba yang digunakan yaitu siswa SMA Negeri 7 Bogor dengan ujicoba kelompok kecil menggunakan subjek sebanyak 13 siswa dan yang terakhir adalah ujicoba pada kelompok besar menggunakan subjek sebanyak 32 siswa atau lebih. Sedangkan untuk uji validasi dilakukan oleh dua orang ahli, yaitu ahli materi bola voli dan ahli media. Hasil uji validasi dari ahli materi bola voli sebesar 90% pada kategoris sangat layak, sedangkan uji validasi dari ahli media sebesar 80% pada kategori layak. Dari hasil tersebut setelah dilakukan beberapa revisi dan perubahan dilakukan uji kelayakan pada skala kecil dan skala besar dengan hasil sebesar 87,7% pada kategori sangat layak dan 93,1% pada kategori sangat layak. Kemudian dari kedua hasil uji validasi dan kedua uji kelayakan dihitung nilai rata-rata diperoleh nilai sebesar 87,7% dimana nilai tersebut termasuk ke dalam kategori sangat layak untuk diterapkan.
A Novel Approach for Surveillance Compression using Neural Network Technique
Authors: Mohod Nikita , Agrawal Prateek , Madaan Vishu
Published: April 2024

The integration of closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring is crucial in the field of video processing, which provides an efficient method for comprehensive surveillance. However, a key challenge associated with this practice is its substantial demand for storage space. Typically, surveillance footage is stored in hard disk drives, and due to limited storage spaces, it is deleted after some time. To address this issue, an innovative method for compressing CCTV video, named object detection-based surveillance compression (ODSC), is introduced. Our ODSC model is divided into two steps: -i) depending upon the objects in the video, determine the significant and non-significant frames of surveillance video using the neural network approach YOLOv5s & YOLOv7-tiny and Yolov8s ii) construct the video of significant frames. Following a comprehensive analysis of the experimental outcomes, it is noted that YOLOv8s stands out with a remarkable detection accuracy of 99.7% on the COCO dataset. Our ODSC approach is reducing the storage space greatly and achieving an average compression ratio of up to 96.31% using YOLOv8s, which surpasses the existing state-of-the-art methods.
Tingkat Pengetahuan Orang Tua dan Tingkat Ketergantungan Gadget pada Anak Usia Sekolah
Authors: Dui Ernawati  , Ahmad Rizal  , Bambang Suryadi
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Social media addiction can affect learning achievement in adolescents because good learning achievement can affect a person's academic learning score.
Methods: The design of this study used quantitative with cross sectional approach on 60 adolescents using total sampling techniques. Methods by using a standardized questionnaire to measure social media addiction, namely the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) and learning achievement that was tested by the validity of researchers with 19 respondents obtained Cronbach’s Alpha 0,757. The analysis of this study used the chi-square test.
Results: This study describes the majority of the frequency distribution of social media addiction as less as 43 respondents and the frequency distribution of good learning achievement of 36 respondents. This study described the relationship between social media addiction with learning achievement in adolescents (p = 0.008).
Discussion: There was a correlation between social media addiction with learning achievement in adolescents.
Analisis Kualitas Air Bersih di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kepulauan Seribu Utara Berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Nomor 32 Tahun 2017
Authors: Achmad Fadli
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The availability of clean water is very important, given the very dynamic activities of people's lives. Residents living in coastal areas and small islands such as the Thousand Islands will find it difficult to get clean water for household purposes. The purpose of this research is to study the analysis of clean water quality in the working area of the North Seribu Islands Health Center based on the Minister of Health Regulation Number 32 of 2017.
Methods: The method used in this study was qualitative research and research conducted through interviews conducted by several informants and secondary data analysis. The triangulation informants in this study were: 3 people officers and 1 community member. The validity test or data validity used in qualitative research is called triangulation, the triangulation used is the triangulation of data sources and triangulation of methods. Sources of data were obtained from secondary data at Seribu Utara District Health Center in the form of annual reports, in-depth interviews with informants, and direct observation.
Results: Based on the results of research for the level parameters of dissolved solids are still high and still exist in some places it feels salty as well as for other parameters that are normal such as turbidity, temperature, air temperature, odor, and PH are still floating normally. normal. Suggestions to check regularly the quality of sanitary hygiene water at least once every 6 months.
Discussion: Parameters of solute levels were still high and were still present in some salty terraces and other parameters were still normal such as turbidity, temperature, air temperature, odor, and pH were still on the normal threshold.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Tentang Pemenuhan Nutrisi Dengan Proses Penyembuhan Luka Ibu Post Sectio Caesarea Di RSUD Leuwiliang Tahun 2021
Authors: Saputra Yudi Yanto
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Sectio Caesarea delivery has a five times greater risk of complications than normal childbirth, one of the complications that is one of the causes of maternal death in Indonesia is caused by Post Sectio Caesarea wounds and several factors that affect the healing of Post Sectio Caesarea wounds in mothers’ include: the environment, tradition, socioeconomic, maternal condition, nutrition, handling of personnel and quality of wound care. This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge and attitudes about nutritional fulfillment to the wound healing process in Leuwiliang Hospital.
Methods: The research design used was descriptive analytic with cross sectional method on the population of all mothers post caesarean section, totaling 72 samples taken by simple random sampling technique.
Results: Based on the results of statistical tests using the chi square test, the p-value (0.00) is below the value of (0.05), which means that there is a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude towards nutrition fulfillment and the wound healing process of post SC mothers at Leuwiliang Hospital.
Discussion: The general conclusion is that the behavior of fulfilling good nutritional intake will be created if the mother has good knowledge, attitude, and motivation where this will affect the healing process of the surgical wound on the mother after the caesarean section.
Physicochemical properties and Lipid profile of Jyotishmati (Celastrus Paniculatus)
Authors: R Roopa , Kenganora Mruthunjaya
Published: April 2024

Since prehistoric times, medicinal plants have been discovered and used in ayurvedic and traditional medicine practice. Medicinal plants contain numerous chemical compound which acts as preventive, curative, protective agent against various disease. One of the medicinal plants used for memory enhancement is Celastrus paniculatus (CP), which belongs to the family Celastracea. CP is also called as Jyotishmati or Malkangani in ayurveda and Sanskrit. CP is used in ancient traditional medical treatment for various ailments. Celastrus paniculatus contains phytochemicals, phospholipids, nutrients which are remarked to have distinct health benefit. Role of phospholipids embarked its potency in preventing and treating neurological diseases. The objective of the current study is to evaluate CP seeds for its physicochemical and pharmacognostical, properties including fatty acid composition and estimation of important phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine (PC) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE). Physicochemical evaluation was done for seeds and pharmacognostical analysis was done for seed oil. One of the important observations found was absence of phospholipids viz. PC and PE. Saponification value was found to be 284 and acid value of oil was found to be less than 2. The results obtained will serve as parameters for the standardization of seeds and fixed oil obtained from seeds. Furthermore, the results will remark as a potential nutraceutical and economical utilisation of CP seeds as a new source of edible oils and to treat dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson disease etc.
A Kingdom of This World
Authors: Verbois Caleb A.
Published: April 2024

Stephen Wolfe’s The Case for Christian Nationalism and Patrick Deneen’s Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future express dissatisfaction, even anger, with contemporary America and the liberal tradition. Both authors believe America is fundamentally broken, and they appeal to pre-American sources to construct their alternative visions. Their alternatives, however, exhibit nostalgia for a past that arguably never existed, suffer from significant internal problems, and suggest ominous means to attain their respective ideals.
Invigorating The Dislodged Roots in An Unwonted Land: Immigrant Narratives in Jhumpa Lahiri’s Unaccustomed Earth
Authors: Khalil Amna , Abbas Irum
Published: April 2024

This study aims to explain the challenges faced by immigrants by analysing the short stories written by Jhumpa Lahiri. The organisation of this research study is intended to enable a thorough investigation of immigrant tales in Unaccustomed Earth. Through the framework of Homi K. Bhabha's theory of hybridity, this paper conducts a literary analysis of the stories, investigating themes, characters, and stylistic elements.  This study employs the notion of hybridity and its diverse manifestations to investigate how immigrants establish their roots in new territory after relocating and relinquishing their own cultural identity in order to assimilate into a foreign culture. Occasionally, individuals integrate their cultural values with the cultural norms of people from different backgrounds, while maintaining their own ethnicity and cultural identity. At times, people transition from one culture to another and mimic the colonisers or those in positions of power. Consequently, immigrants face several obstacles in their lives. An individual who refuses to adopt or accept the lifestyle, language, religious values, ethnicity, norms, and culture of the host society will have a feeling of alienation from that society. These consequences lead to an individual feeling nostalgia since they are unable to maintain their own cultural identity.  The research presented here asserts that individuals must achieve a harmonic balance between their own cultural values and the foreign culture in order to alleviate concerns and challenges such as identity crises, and to flourish in a new setting.
Ergonomics in colonoscopy: Its critical role in shaping future practices
Authors: Manfredi Luigi
Published: April 2024

Regular screening of the large bowel is crucial for identifying pathology at an early stage, particularly for colorectal cancer, the third most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide [1]. Early detection can drastically reduce mortality rates, improve quality of life for patients [2], and decrease healthcare costs associated with treating diseases [2], [3]. Several non-invasive screening methods are cost-effective and are valuable solutions for early detection [4], such as the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), which can be done at home at very low cost [5]. Other new solutions are emerging, such as DNA liquid biopsies [6]. However, they are more expensive and have not yet been proven as effective as FIT.
If any of these non-invasive tests result in a positive finding, an optical colonoscopy, a visual inspection of the large bowel, is required since it can take biopsies and remove polyps before they may become cancerous [7]. Colonoscopy is a complex procedure that relies heavily on the technical skills of the operator and requires extensive training [8]. It can cause pain and discomfort for the patient and incur high costs for healthcare, including upfront costs to purchase expensive equipment and ongoing costs for cleaning and maintenance within a dedicated reprocessing unit. Additionally, this procedure poses challenges for healthcare professionals due to the lack of ergonomic design, often resulting in musculoskeletal injuries [9].
Effects of Potassium Solutions on Swell Potential of Mae Moh Expansive Soil
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thongthang Juraluck , Sethabouppha Sethapong ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University
Published: April 2024

This paper presents a field experiment of using potassium solutions to reduce swelling of expansive soil in the area of Mae Moh District, Lampang Province, Thailand. Based on the fact that the difference between montmorillonite in expansive soil and illite in non-expansive soil is the silica-gibbcite structure of the former was bonded by water molecules but those structures of illite was bonded by potassium ions. Therefore, an assumption of this research was if the expansive soil were soaked in potassium solution, monmorillonite may change to illite, and the soil should no longer swell. The field experiment was conducted by drilling holes of approximately 2 meters depth. Then, released potassium hydroxide in the forms of solution and flakes as well as potassium chloride solution and potassium nitrate solution into the holes. Kept the holes fill with the solutions at all time. After 30 days and 90 days, drilled other holes nearby the solution-fill holes to collect soil samples for laboratory tests. The investigation revealed that only the 20% potassium hydroxide can reduce the swelling of Mae Moh expansive soil. The X-ray diffraction test discovered that after 30 days of applying KOH solution to the expansive soil stratum, only illite and muscovite but montmorillonite was found, then after 90 days only muscovite was found. Based on academic articles in chemistry and geology, the transformation of montmorillonite to illite, and transformation of illite to muscovite are possible. The study of using potassium hydroxide solution should be studied extensively because it will be useful for existing buildings.
A Mixed-integer Linear Programming Model for Solving Multi-item Uncapacitated Lot-sizing Problems with Storage Capacities Limitations: A Case Study of an Apparel Manufacturing Company
Authors:   Department of Textile Science, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Hirunyasiri Duangrat , Boonphakdee Warut ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to use a mixed-integer linear programming model to solve the multi-item uncapacitated lot size problem with storage capacity limitations for apparel manufacturing. In real-world operations, sometimes the storage capacity of cloth rolls can be insufficient at any given time. This would be because the sum of the remaining cloth rolls from the previous period and the receiving cloth rolls from the existing period would be a vast number. Furthermore, the extra cloth on the rolls would have to be carried and kept in the production line. Consequently, this caused the late issue of the distribution of the material, the loss of the cloth rolls, and the failure to count the cloth rolls. As a result, we conducted a multi-item cloth roll replenishment plan to meet the production line's demand and keep all the inventory and receiving cloth rolls. Using mixed-integer linear programming, the multi-item lot size of each period and the sum of the cloth, ordering, and holding costs was calculated, including the number of occupied cloth racks that did not exceed the number of available cloth racks in the cloth storage. Then, this result was compared with the calculation of a mixed-integer linear programming model based on the procurement policies of a case study company. This study used OpenSolver and GAMS/CPLEX software to calculate the solutions. The results found that in using the procurement policy, we could provide the maximum number of occupied cloth racks, about 368 racks, or 2.78 times the racks on the available shelves of the cloth storage. The result of the proposed model indicated that the number of occupied cloth racks to be installed did not exceed the number of available racks on the shelves. The total cost of the model of the procurement policy was less than the proposed model by about 0.26 percent because ordering occurred only about 25 times.
Unveiling the Dynamics of Human Capital Valuation: Insights from Human Resource Accounting
Authors: Kang Li
Published: April 2024

In the contemporary knowledge economy, the value of enterprises increasingly hinges on the quality of their human capital. Human Resource Accounting (HRA) emerges as a pivotal field, offering methodologies to quantify, evaluate, and manage human capital effectively. This paper delves into the theoretical underpinnings of HRA, exploring models such as Human Resource Cost Accounting and Human Resource Value Accounting. Additionally, it examines the challenges hindering the widespread adoption of HRA, including theoretical immaturity, limited understanding, integration issues with corporate culture, cautious information disclosure, assessor competence deficiencies, and weak enterprise talent concepts. Strategies to overcome these challenges are proposed, encompassing enhancements to the theoretical framework, information technology proficiency, competence of accounting personnel, optimization of HR department functions, and refinement of legislation. By addressing these challenges and implementing strategic solutions, enterprises can effectively leverage human resources to achieve sustainable development and navigate the complexities of the modern market environment.
A Study of Female Alienation in The Year of the Flood From the Perspective of Fromm's Alienation Theory
Authors: Zhao Rongmin
Published: April 2024

The Year of the Flood is the second book in Margaret Atwood's MaddAddam Trilogy. As a Canadian literary queen, Margaret mainly explores the issue of women's situation and prospects in the society. She depicts the current situation of women with delicate strokes, and The Year of the Flood is a typical example of this. This novel depicts the post-apocalyptic scenario faced by mankind after a waterless flood. The work delves into the postmodern society's over-reliance on technology and material development. People blindly pursue development rather than to fulfil real needs. In this background, the novel reveals the alienating effects of the egoistic tendencies of the society on women's existential condition. This paper applies Fromm's Alienation Theory to analyse the existential situation faced by women in the novel in a capitalist society. The society tends to take economic growth and technological progress as the criteria for measuring social progress, while ignoring the carrying capacity of the ecological environment and the spiritual needs of human beings. This single path of pursuing development not only causes damage to nature, but also alienates women's state of being. Margaret Atwood's works aim to provoke thinking and self-reflection, calling attention to the interactive relationship between man and nature, and man and society. She tries to establish a social order full of respect, equality and social responsibility. Only by truly liberating women and paying attention to the natural environment can mankind achieve true freedom and liberation.
INTERACTION OF CUSTOMERS WITH E-COMMERCE
Authors:   Master of Business Administration   m Lovely Professional University Phagwara, Punjab, Sharma, Aakash
Published: April 2024

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary commerce, the interaction between customers and e- commerce platforms play a pivotal role in shaping consumer behavior and driving business success. This capstone project delves into the multifaceted world of customer engagement with e-commerce platforms, examining the complexities and dynamics that define this relationship. Drawing insights from marketing, psychology, and technology, the study investigates various aspects of customer interaction, including user experience design, behavioral patterns, social influence, and customer service. A central focus is placed on user experience (UX) design in e-commerce interfaces, analyzing design elements, usability features, andinterface aesthetics to identify factors contributing to a seamless and intuitive user experience. Furthermore, empirical research and data analysis are utilized to understand the cognitive processes, decision-making mechanisms, and emotional triggers that influence consumer behavior online. By providing valuable insights and concrete advice, this study aims to assist businesses in optimizing their digital strategies and fostering meaningful relationships with their online audience in the ever-evolving digital marketplace.
A Review on Highway Network System - Samruddhi Expressway
Authors:   UG Students, Dept of Civil Engineering, Adsul’s Technical Campus, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra., Rajendra, Bhavar Umesh
Published: April 2024

Highway networks serve as critical arteries of transportation infrastructure, facilitating the movement of goods and people across vast geographical regions. As traffic volumes continue to increase and technological advancements reshape transportation systems, there is a pressing need to optimize the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of highway networks. This abstract presents a comprehensive system approach aimed at addressing these challenges. The proposed highway network system integrates advanced technologies such as intelligent transportation systems (ITS), real-time traffic monitoring, data analytics, and machine learning algorithms to optimize traffic flow, minimize congestion, and enhance safety. By leveraging data from various sources including sensors, cameras, and connected vehicles, the system enables proactive traffic management and congestion prediction, allowing authorities to implement timely interventions and mitigate potential disruptions. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms enables predictive maintenance of infrastructure, identifying potential issues before they escalate into critical failures. This proactive approach not only reduces maintenance costs but also enhances the reliability and lifespan of highway assets. Moreover, the system prioritizes safety through the implementation of automated collision avoidance systems, adaptive speed control, and real-time incident management. By leveraging vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technologies, the system enables vehicles to exchange critical information, such as hazardous road conditions or impending collisions, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall safety. Additionally, the system incorporates sustainability principles by optimizing traffic flow patterns to minimize fuel consumption and emissions, promoting eco-friendly transportation practices, and facilitating the integration of electric and autonomous vehicles into the existing infrastructure.
An Empirical Research Approach on Confusion Matrix Using Existing Musical Industry Dataset
Authors:   Shubhadeep Pandit, Department of Computer Science and Engineering Brainware University Kolkata WestBengal, R Dr .Naveenkumar
Published: April 2024

This paper analyzes the sales of existing music albums from 1973 to 2019. The data shows that the music industry has experienced many changes over the years, with the most significant change being the introduction of digital platforms. Digital platforms have disrupted the traditional music industry model, leading to a decline in sales of physical albums. The paper also analyzes the sales of each medium through which music was distributed worldwide with different machine learning algorithm classifiers consistently exhibiting inadequate predictive power. the lack of a good prognosis highlights a fundamental failure toward well-infected persons in a class. the presence of non-zero false positive rates indicates negative data are distributed among positive errors. analysis of the data reveals worrying inefficiencies in classifier performance Keywords: Precession, Recall, Accuracy, Track, Digital industry, Cost efficiency and confusion matrix
Design And Fabrication of Solar Rechargeable Multipurpose Electric Cart for Small Scale Vegetable Vender
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, N Raghu
Published: April 2024

The solar-operated cycle cart for small-scale vegetable transportation is an impersishable and innovative solution designed to address the problems faced by local farmers and vendors. This project integrates renewable energy technology with a conventional cycle cart, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional manual methods or fossil fuelpowered carts. The system incorporates a photovoltaic panel mounted on the cart's roof, harnessing solar energy to charge a high-capacity battery. This stored energy powers an electric motor that assists the rider in propelling the cart, reducing the physical exertion required for transporting vegetables. The design includes a lightweight and durable frame to optimize energy efficiency and enhance the cart's load-carrying capacity. The inclusion of a user interface allows the operator to monitor battery levels and system performance. Additionally, safety features such as efficient braking systems and reflective materials enhance visibility, especially during low-light conditions. This solar-operated cycle cart not only promotes sustainable transportation but also contributes to minimize carbon emissions corelated with conventional modes of vegetable transport. By converting sunlight into electricity, the project aims to enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and vendors, offering an affordable and environmentally friendly solution for their daily transportation needs
Extracting Audio from Image Using Machine Learning
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Tirumala Engineering College, A Mr. . Balaji
Published: April 2024

This study introduces a new method for extracting sound from pictures by utilizing machine learning. Lately, there has been a lot of excitement around multi-modal learning because of its ability to reveal valuable information from various sources, like images and sound. Our research is centered on using the unique qualities of visual and auditory signals to predict sound content from pictures. This opens up possibilities for enhancing accessibility, creating content, and providing immersive user experiences. We start by exploring previous research in multi-modal learning, audio-visual processing, and tasks like image captioning and sound source localization. Based on this background, we introduce an approach that merges convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image analysis with recurrent neural networks (RNNs) or transformers for sequence interpretation. The system is educated on a collection of matched images and associated audio tracks, allowing it to grasp the intricate connections between visual and auditory data. In our study, we carefully assessed the performance of our proposed method by using well-known metrics. We measure how well our method works by comparing it to other methods and showing that it can accurately and quickly extract audio from images. We also show through qualitative analysis that our model can create clear audio representations from a variety of visual inputs. After a thorough discussion, we analyze the findings, pointing out both the advantages and drawbacks of our method. We pinpoint potential areas for further study, such as delving into more advanced structures and incorporating semantic data to enhance audio extraction. To sum up, this study adds to the expanding field of multi-modal learning by introducing a promising model for extracting audio from images through machine learning. Our results emphasize the potential of this technology to improve accessibility, inspire creativity, and increase user engagement in different fields. Key Words: Audio Extraction, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks
OCR Based Facilitator for the Visually Challenged
Authors:   AP, EEE Department, Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, TV Keerthana
Published: April 2024

Your proposal for an OCR-based smart book reader catering to the visually challenged fills a crucial need for affordable accessibility solutions, particularly given the global population of approximately 285 million visually impaired individuals, with a majority residing in developing countries. Leveraging a Raspberry Pi 3 board and Tesseract OCR technology, your device converts printed or handwritten text into machine-encoded text, enhanced by Computer Vision libraries like OpenCV for image preprocessing. Beyond text conversion, features such as obstacle detection via a smart stick and an emergency help button exhibit a comprehensive approach to addressing user needs. Integration with an Android app for location tracking adds an extra layer of safety. Challenges in optimizing OCR for handwritten text and potential expansions like language translation or cloud integration hold promise for further enhancing functionality. Overall, your project stands to significantly enhance access to information and safety for visually impaired individuals, particularly in underserved communities. Key Words: OCR-based smart book reader, Visually Challenged accessibility, Raspberry Pi integration, Tesseract OCR technology Computer vision
Blockchain Based MediChain System Connecting Pharma, Medicals and Patients Together.
Authors:   Asst. Prof. Dept. Of Information Technology, Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering, Jaysingpur, P. R Prof. Mrs. . Patil,
Published: April 2024

In today’s world almost all hospital uses hardcopy for patient data store and for booking appointment. All patient data is available on paper and user need to manage that all over he goes. Consider ’A’ patient got admitted in City Pune, all his data is stored on paper and what medicines he took. All the info about his health is stored there. After someday ‘A’ patient gone to another city far away without carrying any documents and there he got and health emergency and is not in condition of speaking and need urgently help. But due to lack of info available about patient doctor could not urgently take decisions. So, to reduce this risk our system is developed. The distribution of Health records becomes a time consuming and expensive process when we use the traditional client-server healthcare data management system where each hospital/clinic maintains its own database of patients’ medical records. A patient’s treatment is further delayed if the patient moves from one hospital to another hospital across different regions or countries. Moreover, most of the time a patient must repeat several laboratory and radiology tests. So, to address this the patient’s medical data from different hospitals are stored in a Blockchain based storage making it easily accessible by patients and the hospitals. And the pharma company will be able to store the information of medicines and medicals will be available to verify the medicines if they are from trustworthy companies. Keyword - - Dapp, Web3.Js, CSS.
UNCOVERING THE POWER OF WEBSITE DESIGN AND PRODUCT PHOTOS: HOW FLASH SALES PROGRAMS SHAPE PURCHASING DECISIONS
Authors: Lazuardi Sofyan , Wahjoedi Tri
Published: April 2024

A study was conducted to investigate how website design and product photos impact purchasing decisions, with a focus on the role of flash sale programs. The research targeted students in Surabaya who have made purchases on the Shopee e-commerce platform, with a sample size of 96 individuals. The data collected from the respondents' questionnaires were analyzed using SEM SmartPLS-3. The findings of the study revealed that flash sale programs, product photos, and website design play a crucial role in influencing consumer decisions. While flash sale programs can generate consumer interest, it is important to manage them wisely to avoid any negative impact on consumer perception. On the other hand, high-quality product photos and a well-designed website can enhance consumer engagement in the purchasing process. The practical implication of this research is that companies should prioritize flash sale programs, product photo quality, website design, and other marketing factors to influence positive purchasing decisions, develop effective marketing strategies, meet consumer needs, and strengthen their brand image. The main contribution of this study lies in the inclusion of the moderating role of flash sale programs in the integrated model of e-commerce marketing. Therefore, this research provides a deeper understanding of the factors that influence consumer purchasing decisions in the e-commerce context, while also serving as a foundation for companies to design more effective and responsive marketing strategies.
Effect of irreversible and unstable processes on reservoir recovery
Authors:   Sergo Ordzhonikidze Russian State University for Geological Prospecting, Moscow, Russia, Shakhverdiev A. Kh.
Published: April 2024

Hysteresis behaviour, during filtration, is caused by lithological differences in geo-fluid-dynamical media, geological-physical characteristics, and properties of saturating fluids. Typically, irreversible changes are caused by excessive external loads on the investigated porous media. The proposed solutions are part of a new concept of unsteady water flooding, which allows for early prediction of water breakthrough into production wells. This text discusses the negative impact of hysteresis phenomena on oil recovery and proposes a solution. To solve this task, control parameters, based on growth models and catastrophe theory, are selected so to predict local instability and irreversibility before the bifurcation moment., Herewith it is necessary to develop technologies, which can prevent irreversible changes in permeability, capillary retention of oil, oil degassing, and to consider the unstable behavior of the displacement front. Systemic optimization of oil field development aims to increase oil production, effectively mobilize, save injected and recovered water and gas. Keywords: hysteresis; instability; irreversible changes in permeability and porosity; phase transition; capillary forces; oil recovery.
Wek Mamosteyekî Hizra Perwerdehiyê ya Ehmedê Xanî
Authors: Hatun Sürücü Sevim
Published: April 2024

Sedsalên 16em û 17em di dîroka edebiyata Kurdiya Kurmancî da weke du sedsalên zêrîn tên qebûlkirin. Ji bo edebiyata Kurdî ya Kurmancî xîmên bingeheke bihêz hatine danîn û tesîra vê bingehê em îro jî dibînin. Ehmedê Xanî ku wekî mamoste, alim, nivîskar tê nasîn di vê serdemê da jiyaye. Xanîyê ku zêdetir bi Mem û Zînê va tê bibîranîn, di qada perwerdehiyê ya bi zimanê dayikê da berhemên ewil nivîsîne ku ev berhem di medreseyan da wekî kitêbên dersê hatine xwendin. Nûbihara Biçûkan ku yekem kitêb e ji bo perwerdeya bi zimanê dayikê, ji bo zarokên Kurdan hatiye nivîsîn. Aqîdeya Îmanê jî ji bo perwerdeya dînî ya bi Kurmancî hatiye nivîsîn ku herdu berhem jî li medreseyên serdemê wekî berhemên dersê hatine xwendin. Ev xebat hewl dide ku alimtî û mamostetiya Ehmedê Xanî, giringîpêdana ziman û giringiya Nûbihara Biçûkan û Aqîdeya Îmanê ji aliyê hizra perwerdehiyê ya Xanî va bikole. Xebat digel destpêkê ji sê beş û pêvekek e pêk tê. Di destpêkê da behsa dibistanên serdemê “medrese” ya hatiye kirin, peyra fikr û ramanên Xanî yên ji bo perwerdeya bi zimanê dayikê hatine behskirin û di beşa sêyem ya xebatê da Nûbihara Biçûkan li gorî prensîbên giştî yên hîndekariyê hatiye nirxandin; herwiha li ser teknîkên hînkirina peyvan (hemwate, dijwate, têkilhev, hevdeng hwd.) hatiye sekinîn.
How the West was Watered: A Case Study of the Colorado River
Authors: Vintinner Erin
Published: April 2024

This case study is divided into two parts to explore the Colorado River and the tradeoffs involved in managing the river. In Part I, background information on the river basin is presented within the social, political, and environmental context of the system’s complex management framework. In Part II, the class is tasked with completing a brief stakeholder analysis for the river that allows them to explore the tradeoffs involved in managing the Colorado River. Finally, students are asked to use their understanding of the river and its stakeholders to explore how the West will be watered.
Threading the Needle: Jacques Maritain’s Defense of a Christian and Liberal Democracy
Authors: Doak Mary
Published: April 2024

Some of the key oppositions tearing apart American public life in the early 21st century are related to issues explored in the mid-twentieth century political philosophy of Jacques Maritain. Supporters of liberal democracy, then and now, insist that it is a political system that privatizes religion and all concepts of a common good. Supporters of an integralist alternative demand official state support for religion as the vision underlying political goals. And, of course, arrayed against both are authoritarian movements that threaten democracy altogether. In this context, Maritain’s nuanced political philosophy is far from dated. He thoughtfully defends liberal democracy’s protection of human rights, while also demonstrating that democracy is strengthened by a Catholic vision of the ultimate human good. His political wisdom provides a way through our current impasses and points to a path that will support the survival of this fragile experiment in democracy and the even more fragile hope that democratic processes could be a means to create a more just world.
Jacques Maritain, “Pure” Nature, and the State’s Teleological Crisis
Authors: Stoy Gilbrian
Published: April 2024

In response to increased threats of totalitarianism in the twentieth century, Jacques Maritain proposed a separation of the spiritual and temporal planes which purported to limit the State’s power and resist the totalitarian and absolutist claims found in rising political movements. I argue, however, that the very distinction Maritain attempts to establish pushes the temporal plane into a teleological crisis which results in the totalitarianism Maritain sought to resist. By granting that temporal powers pursue ultimate ends autonomous from humanity’s absolute ultimate end, Maritain’s schema yields an unstable temporal plane which requires supernatural claims to make itself intelligible as an ultimate end. Whereas William Cavanaugh criticizes Maritain for mistakenly relying upon a scholastic understanding of “pure nature,” I propose that a recovery of Thomas Aquinas’s understanding of the openness of pure nature to supernatural ends can better justify Maritain’s proposed limited state and prevent the teleological instability at the root of Maritain’s political theory.
Community Organizing for Democratic Renewal: The Significance of Jacques Maritain’s Support for Saul Alinsky and His Methods
Authors: Stiltner Brian
Published: April 2024

Jacques Maritain’s ideas about democratic renewal remain as important and inspirational as ever. A less well-known element of Maritain’s political thinking is his support for grassroots community organizing. This support, peppered throughout his writings, comes into stark relief when examining his longtime friendship and correspondence with Saul Alinsky, the dean of community organizing in the US. This article argues, first, that we must understand Maritain’s and Alinsky’s friendship to properly appreciate the legacy of Maritain’s political thought, and second, that understanding the complementarity of their approaches allows us to see that these two friends together present a powerful strategy for democratic renewal. After surveying the two’s friendship, the article presents two insights from their work about community organizing as the pursuit of democratic justice and addresses an objection about Alinsky’s methods. The article concludes with a case study of an interfaith community organization to show how it practices Alinsky’s methods and embodies the political and ethical values that Alinsky and Maritain supported in common.
Foreign direct investment on economic growth in Nepal: A sector specific analysis
Authors: Aryal Bishnu Raj , Oli Sudan Kumar , Shah Gajendra Prasad , Gopali Sabina
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the economic development of Nepal through a comprehensive and sector-specific analysis. With a growing interest in attracting foreign investments to foster economic growth, this study aims to provide nuanced insights into the diverse effects of FDI across various sectors in the context of Nepal. Utilizing a robust methodology that incorporates quantitative and qualitative approaches, the research examines key economic indicators and sectoral performance data over a specified period. This paper employs a sophisticated econometric framework that includes unit root tests to assess the stationarity properties of the time series data, ensuring the reliability of subsequent econometric models. The ECM and ARDL models facilitate the examination of both short-term and long-term dynamics between FDI and economic development variables, ARDL Bound test, is applied to investigate the existence of cointegration among the variables, providing insights into the long-term equilibrium relationship. Additionally, Granger causality tests are conducted to discern the directionality of causal relationships, helping to discern whether FDI leads to economic development or vice versa. The empirical results reveal compelling insights into the relationship between FDI and economic development in Nepal. Robustness checks further validate the reliability of the findings, enhancing the overall robustness and credibility of the study's empirical results. The comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to formulate targeted strategies for fostering sustainable economic development in Nepal through FDI.
Silicosis and the State: Configuring Labour’s Interest as the Public I
Authors: Iyer Shruti
Published: April 2024

This article presents a close reading of several Public Interest Litigation (‘PIL’) petitions before the Indian Supreme Court since the 1980s, analysing how the figure of the worker suffering from silicosis, an occupational lung disease, has been constructed in judicial discourse. I trace the shifts in the vocabulary of law which variously constructed informal workers, exposed to dust in the workplace – first, as a community facing forced working conditions; then, as residents suffering air pollution; and finally, as victims of a human rights violation that the state was bound to compensate. This paper builds on and contributes to existing critical scholarship on PIL in India, and demonstrates how the Supreme Court has been subject to varying pressures in its decision-making, issuing a confusing range of orders as a result. I show that these cases represent an important but contested site of claim-making. Through these cases, this article emphasizes that we can discern the outlines of a broader trajectory in India – where state responsibility for informal workers has been negotiated with the identification of informal labour’s interests with the public interest. I also suggest that the route these cases have taken might offer us reason to be sceptical of the promise of the ‘public interest’ for informal workers in India.