bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Social Support and Hopelessness among Iranian Students during Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Authors: Hajinasab Negar , Amiri Mehrnegar , Sharifi Mahnaz , Sanati Tayebe , Dolatabadi Zari , Amiri-Farahani Leila
Published: November 2022

Background:

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has major consequences for public health worldwide, especially for mental health. Hope is a dynamic motivational system that empowers one to achieve goals. Social support similarly increases the feeling of well-being to cope with hopelessness. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between social support and hopelessness in students studying at the Iran University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic considering the importance of performance in medical sciences students.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was performed continuously for five months, from January to May 2021, at the Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, where the Persian language is predominantly spoken. Participants were included if they could consent to participate in the study and internet access and membership in social networks. Those who did not fully engage with our data collection tools were excluded. A demographic information form, the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MPSS) were provided to students via social networks. After students (n=300) completed the questionnaires, data were analyzed through SPSS software version 21.

Results:

The mean age of participants was 23.46 (18-51) years. The mean score of hopelessness among the participants was 6.2. The majority of students (35%) had mild hopelessness, 34.7% had a minimum level of hopelessness, 26.7% had a moderate level of hopelessness, and 11% had a high level of hopelessness. The mean social support score was 59.49, with 52.3% of students having a high level of social support. The correlation coefficient between social support and hopelessness was - 0.401 (p < 0.001). Field of study, degree level, marital status and lifestyle were significantly correlated with hopelessness. Also, only marital status had a significant relationship with social support among students. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that out of the variables included in the model, only the variable of social support had a significant effect on the hopelessness score, so this variable predicted 18% of the hopelessness score.

Conclusion:

Given the inverse relationship between social support and hopelessness, it is suggested to increase the level of social support for students to improve their sense of hopelessness.
Agro-waste Mediated Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their
Antibacterial Properties: Waste to Treat
Authors: Singh Darshan , Singh Laxman , Rawat Deepti , Kumar Amar , Rawat Preeti , Singhal Rahul
Published: November 2022

Background:

Biogenic fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles has been gaining interest
over conventional methods. Biological methods make use of plant materials and microbial agents as
reducing as well as capping agents. The present work reports the biosynthesis of ZnO NPs from agricultural
wastes produced in every household.

Objective:

A significant portion of municipal solid organic waste (MSOW) consists of agricultural
waste. Utilization of this agricultural waste towards cleaning water of pathogens through the synthesis
of nanoparticles has far-reaching implications, such as curbing soil pollution and water pollution.

Method:

Preliminary confirmation was done by the visual formation of a pale yellow/dirty white precipitate
of ZnO NPs. These were further characterized by different spectroscopic techniques, such as
FT-IR, SEM, EDAX, and HRTEM.

Results:

The HRTEM study revealed that NPs obtained had sizes between 30-52 nm. Fabricated ZnO
NPs were analyzed for their antibacterial activity by disk diffusion method, and they exhibited striking
antibacterial activity against E. coli and bacillus subtilis.

Conclusion:

Exploring the potential of waste and its conversion into a value-added product is a novel
step. ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized from agricultural wastes through an environmentally
friendly synthetic route, and the synthesized ZnO NPs were found to be potent in inhibiting
the growth of bacteria.
The importance of being heard Stories of unrepresented litigants in small claims cases and private family proceedings
Authors: Grieshofer Tatiana
Published: November 2022

e article explores narrativisation practices in small claims cases andprivate family proceedings, focusing predominantly on cases where at least oneof the parties is not represented by a lawyer. By drawing on the data collectedduring court observations and analysed using the ethnography of communicationas the main methodological framework, the study identifies narrative genresacross different stages of legal proceedings and illustrates communication barriersexperienced by lay court users. The discussion focuses on how formalised narrativegenres and the staggered presentation of narratives impact the degree to whichcourt users can use their voice. The article also links the notion of voice projectionto procedural justice and suggests that the main narratives should be elicitedsooner as part of an open narrative strategy to ensure the court users’ voices areheard by the judiciary in the initial stages of the proceedings.
Legal regulation of sports agents in Russia
Authors:   Larisa V. Kudryavtseva Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin, Kudryavtseva Larisa V. , Naryshkina Anna V. ,   Anna V. Naryshkina Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin
Published: November 2022

This scientific article examines theoretical aspects in the field of professional activity of sports agents. The article considers the history and causes of agency activity in the field of professional sports and sports of higher achievements. The role of sports agents in the employment of athletes and coaches of junior, youth and professional sports is also noted. In the article, the authors analyzed the current federal legislation on the stated topic, identified "gaps" and shortcomings of legal technology. Local acts of sports organizations have been stu-died, which are the basis for regulating the activities of athletes, coaches, sports clubs and other persons within the framework of these organizations (legal entities). Special attention is paid to the issue of mandatory accreditation fees for obtaining a sports agent license for a specific sports organization. The authors raise the question of the expediency of their systematic reduction, since this fact will contribute to increasing the level of competition in this field of professional activity. The authors conclude that the activities of sports agents need more detailed legislative regulation at the federal level. Also, taking into account the specifics of this activity, other existing problems should be studied by specialists in the field of sports law.
Legal regulation of property rights to land plots in Russia and China: comparative legal analysis
Authors:   Lyudmila A. Shigonina Russian State University of Justice, Shigonina Lyudmila A.
Published: November 2022

The article presents the results of a comparative legal analysis of the regulation of property rights to land plots in Russia and China. The main methods of achieving results are historical-legal, system-structural, comparative-legal, statistical, functional and other private-scientific methods of analysis. The article is of a scientific and practical nature and explores certain norms of legislation regulating the content of ownership of land plots. The paper identifies similar and distinct specific features in the forms of ownership of land plots, identifies advantages and disadvantages. A number of distinctive features in the legislation of Russia are indicated, which allow us to assert the full realization of civil rights by all subjects in real law. It has been revealed that in China there is a lack of private ownership of land plots, and only the right of use is in civil circulation. The paper notes the completion of the reform of legislation in the Russian Federation related to the regulation of the state system of registration of rights to immovable property, and the continuation of the reform of the regulatory framework of the People's Republic of China, since the codified law containing the norms of civil law appeared relatively recently.
Particularities of remote labour: network and platform employment
Authors:   Anna Y. Rozhkova Pskov State University, Rozhkova Anna Y.
Published: November 2022

The article offers the interpretation of the phenomenon of "network and platform labor employment", clarifies the legal nature, as well as general and special signs. The analysis of the norms of labor legislation in order to ensure the social and labor rights of the "network" worker and the review of the rights protection practice show the collisions and gaps of the local legal regulation due to insufficient legal succession. The problems of ambiguous understanding in differentiation of platform and network employment, non-systemic approach of public regulation connected with increase of employee's load when using hybrid form of labor, and also legal indifference of "platform employers" are disclosed. The specifics of law enforcement for the protection of workers' rights allow us to argue about the imperative of compliance and enforcement of labor law norms in the use of information and communication and digital technologies in the implementation of distance employment.
Increasing the level of public confidence in the penal system of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Аlina O. Kashtanova Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Kashtanova Аlina O.
Published: November 2022

In accordance with the Concept for the development of the penitentiary system of the Russian Federation until 2030, one of the main directions for the development of the penitentiary system of the Russian Federation is to increase the level of interaction with civil society institutions, including feedback from citizens and the media. This provision determines the relevance of this study. The main emphasis in the article is made on the consideration of the factors through which the public opinion of citizens is formed about the activities of the penitentiary system of the Russian Federation, and also the decrease / increase in the level of trust in the depart-ment depends. The study is a detailed examination of the main sources of information in which the activities of the penitentiary system of the Russian Federation are broadcast. The shortcomings that arise within the course of optimizing the interaction between the penal system and the population are identified, and measures are proposed to minimize them.
Competition of norms for exemption from criminal liability
Authors:   S.A. Korneev Academy of Law and Management of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Korneev S.A. , Shuranova O.A. ,   O.A. Shuranova Academy of Law and Management of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia
Published: November 2022

The subject of this study is the "competition" of the norms defining the procedure and conditions for exemption from criminal liability. Currently, in law enforcement practice, there are cases of stating the fact not of a single positive post-criminal action (which in principle is sufficient for the implementation of certain provisions of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), but of a whole configuration of socially useful activities of the defendant. The aim of the work is to find an optimal solution to the problems associated with the implementation of the provisions of Chapter 11 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. In conclusion, the author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to define specific legislative conditions, guiding explanations of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in terms of exemption from criminal liability. To a greater extent, this issue concerns the provisions of Article 762 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the introduction of which provoked an imbalance in the institution of criminal law. When being released from criminal liability, the prevailing task is to improve the situation of the person who committed the crime, to encourage him to repent as much as possible, to realize the illegal action committed, socially approved behavior, and not to satisfy private interests.
Some theoretical and practical issues of applying the prohibition of certain actions in criminal proceedings
Authors:   Tazhutdin B. Ramazanov Dagestan State University, Ramazanov Tazhutdin B. , Kerimova Adelya R. ,   Adelya R. Kerimova Dagestan State University
Published: November 2022

The article discusses some of the problems that arise when applying a preventive measure in the form of a ban on certain actions. The authors draw attention to the shortcomings of the current system of preventive measures. Federal Law No. 72-FZ of April 18, 2018 "On Amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation with regard to the selection and application of preventive measures in the form of a ban on certain actions, bail and house arrest" amended Article 98 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation, namely, adding an addition to paragraph 4.1, dedicated to the prohibition of certain actions, and adding a new article - article 105.1, also devoted to the prohibition of certain actions. The authors took as a basis for the bill the construction of Article 107 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation. In addition, when developing, they took into account the experience of using house arrest. It is worth noting that it is this measure that occupies a leading position among all other measures that are elected in court.
Rule of Law: We Need an Implementation Strategy in Russia
Authors:   Abulmuslim M. Murtazaliev Dagestan State University, Murtazaliev Abulmuslim M.
Published: November 2022

The article analyzes the problems of the formation of a rule of law state in the Russian Federation, which have important socio-political and state-legal significance for its evolutionary development in the future. Both general for the whole of Russia and specific for the regions (Republic of Dagestan) issues of implementing the fundamental provisions of the theory of the rule of law are investigated: the rule of law, the guarantee of human rights and freedoms, the mutual responsibility of the state and the individual, the separation of powers, the compliance of national legislation with the requirements of international law. A comparative analysis of the state of practice of the formation of a rule of law state in Russia is also given, taking into account the situation in other countries of the world. Based on the review, proposals are formulated aimed at further development of the theoretical foundations of legal statehood and the practice of its implementation in Russia and its regions.
Main approaches to understanding the definition of "legal culture"
Authors:   Madina G. Suleimanova Dagestan State University, Suleimanova Madina G. , Murtazaliev Abulmuslim M. ,   Abulmuslim M. Murtazaliev  Dagestan State University
Published: November 2022

The understanding of the definition of "legal culture" is multifaceted due to its initial provisions related to the content of the concept of culture. This article analyzes the main approaches to understanding legal culture depending on the types of legal understanding. Of greatest interest is the study of the phenomenon of legal culture within the framework of legal positivism, legal sociological understanding, sociological positivism, soci-ocultural approach, anthropological approach, information-semiotic approach, axiological analysis and from the standpoint of the functional and content aspect. The most important conclusions in terms of significance within the framework of this study are the following: 1) the need for periodic use of the achievements available in legal cultural studies is proved, while legal culture is understood as the result and means of forming a subject of law as a person; 2) the interaction of law and culture in the dichotomous phenomenon of legal culture leads to the formation of a legal concept of a new level; 3) the systematization of legal culture is based on its understanding as an integral system, the definition of subsystems that make it possible to formulate theoretical foundations for creating a general model that is closest to the process of functioning and formation of a person and society in legal reality.
On the methodological role of the Decisions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation for law enforcement practice
Authors:   Rasul M. Akutaev Dagestan State University, Akutaev Rasul M.
Published: November 2022

Using the example of the decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Dagestan, "tailored" according to the patterns of similar cases considered by the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, the methodological role of the latter for law enforcement practice is shown in the article. According to the author, the very way of cognition of legal matter, the logical sequence and systemic interrelation of the legal positions used by him, forming integral legal constructions, can serve as a kind of legal model that determines not only the substantive, but also the procedural aspects of consideration and resolution of a certain category of cases by law enforcement agencies.
Constitutional Court of Dagestan Republic on the lands of transhumance
Authors:   Mana Sh. Kadimova  Dagestan State University, Kadimova Mana Sh.
Published: November 2022

Within the framework of this article, the problems that have arisen in connection with the use of distant pasture lands are considered. The lands of transhumance are owned by the Republic of Dagestan and are agricultural lands. Historically, hundreds of settlements arose on these lands, where about 80 thousand citizens have been living for decades, having built capital housing construction and other real estate objects. In this connection, difficulties arose related to the implementation of the constitutional rights of these citizens. Citizens were deprived of the opportunity to acquire ownership of residential buildings and register at the place of residence, and also did not receive social security services, gas supply, water supply, that is, there were no conditions for normal life. The article analyzes the practice of using the lands of transhumance in the Republic of Dagestan. In conclusion, the relevant conclusions and proposals for rational use of distant pasture lands are presented.
Enrollment and Completion Characteristics for Novel Remote Delivery Modes of the Self-management Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploratory Analysis
Authors: Pullyblank Kristin , Atav Serdar
Published: November 2022

Background

In-person, evidence-based, peer-facilitated chronic disease self-management programs have been shown to be effective for individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including rural and minority populations and those with lower socioeconomic status. Based in social learning theory, these programs use group processes to help participants better manage their chronic disease symptoms and improve their quality of life. During the pandemic, these in-person programs were forced to rapidly transition to remote delivery platforms, and it was unclear whether doing so increased disparities within our rural population.

Objective

The objectives of this analysis were to ascertain self-management program enrollment and completion characteristics between 2 remote delivery platforms, as well as determine the individual level characteristics that drove enrollment and completion across delivery modes.

Methods

We analyzed enrollment and completion characteristics of 183 individuals who either enrolled in a self-management workshop delivered through a web-based videoconference (VC) system or through a traditional, audio-only conference call (CC) offered by our health care network between April and December 2020. Chi-square tests of association were used to describe the characteristics of and differences between groups. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine significant predictors of enrollment and completion.

Results

Those who enrolled in the VC platform were significantly likelier to be younger and college educated than those who enrolled in the CC platform. Those who completed a program, regardless of delivery mode, were likelier to be older and college educated than those who did not complete a program. Multivariate analyses indicated that of those enrolled in the CC platform, completers were likelier to not be enrolled in Medicaid. Among those enrolled in the VC platform, completers were older, college graduates, female, and likelier to have reported poorer health than those who did not complete the program.

Conclusions

The transition of self-management programs to remote delivery modes, particularly to those that rely on VC platforms, revealed that certain demographic groups may no longer be able or willing to access the service. Efforts need to be made to increase engagement in remote self-management workshops. In addition, equivalent quality services that do not rely on a digital platform must continue to be offered in order to promote health equity.
Effects of Induced Mindfulness at Night on Repetitive Negative Thinking: Ecological Momentary Assessment Study (Preprint)
Authors: Sommerhoff Amanda , Ehring Thomas , Takano Keisuke
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is a cognitive risk factor for various disorders. Although brief mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs; lasting 20-30 minutes or shorter) are effective tools to reduce RNT, the effect of a minimal (5-minute) MBI remains largely unknown.

OBJECTIVE

We investigated the acute changes in RNT induced by a 10-day minimal MBI (body scan before sleeping) using an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) administered during the MBI training phase. In addition, we examined longer-term effects on the postintervention and 2-month follow-up assessments for questionnaire-based RNT and psychological distress.

METHODS

A total of 68 participants (community sample, aged 18-55 years; n=58, 85% women) were randomly allocated to either the intervention group (n=35, 51%) or the no-training control group (n=33, 49%). Both groups completed a 10-day EMA phase of RNT, during which only the intervention group performed a daily 5-minute body scan before sleeping.

RESULTS

The intervention group showed a significantly larger reduction in questionnaire-based RNT than the control group at the follow-up assessment (for growth-curve modeling analysis [GMA], dGMA=−0.91; P<.001), but this effect was not observed during the EMA phase or at the postintervention assessment. Furthermore, the intervention group showed significantly larger decreases in stress both at the postintervention (dGMA=−0.78; P<.001) and follow-up (dGMA=−0.60; P<.001) assessments than the control group. We found no intervention effects on depressive and anxiety symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS

A 5-minute body scan before sleeping reduces RNT and stress when continued for at least 10 days; however, the results suggest that this effect only appears with some time lag because no acute changes during and immediately after the intervention emerged for RNT.

CLINICALTRIAL
Rapid Web-Based Recruitment of Patients With Psoriasis: Multinational Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Duus Holm Zacharias , Zibert John Robert , Thomsen Simon Francis , Isberg Ari Pall , Andersen Anders Daniel , Ali Zarqa
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND

Wide-ranging patient recruitment not restricted to the location of the investigator will provide a better representation of the patient population in clinical studies.

OBJECTIVE

Our goal was to assess the feasibility of a broad web-based recruitment strategy in an 8-week observational study of 500 study participants with psoriasis and healthy controls from locations remote from the investigator and to assess the cost associated with each participant.

METHODS

A decentralized team in Denmark recruited patients with psoriasis and healthy controls using Google and Facebook advertisements and posts to Facebook groups. All individuals were screened via the internet, and patients diagnosed with psoriasis were included. Questionnaires regarding itch and sleep were completed by both groups at inclusion, week 4, and week 8.

RESULTS

During a 2-week recruitment period, 12,887 unique advertisement views were registered, and 839 participants were enrolled, of which 507 completed the study (220 with psoriasis and 287 healthy controls) with a retention rate of 60.4%. Participants were recruited from 11 different countries on 4 separate continents, mainly from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The recruitment rate was 59.9 participants per day, and the conversion rate was 57.2%. Recruitment costs were US $13 per enrolled participant and US $22 per participant completing the study.

CONCLUSIONS

It is feasible and rapid to recruit a large number of participants from locations different from the investigator and to retain patients in an observational study with no visits to a clinical site at low costs.
An Analysis of Urban Noise and its Impacts - Case Study
Authors: Gonzaga João Luiz de Araújo , Lins Eduardo Antonio Maia , Camboim Elizângela Dias , Silva Ronaldo Faustino da , Gonzaga Aryanna Barbosa de Araújo , de Melo Danielle de Castro Pessoa
Published: November 2022

Noise is generally an unwanted sound or a sound that produces unpleasant effects and causes discomfort to the ears. Sound becomes undesirable when it interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, talking, or when it interrupts or decreases quality of life. Not every noise can be called pollution, especially if it doesn't happen regularly. Urban areas generally have more unpleasant acoustic frequencies to the ears than rural areas because they are a complex mix of transport noises, factories, industries, machinery, and people. Urban noise, when excessive and continuous, impairs the quality of life in cities. The problem of excess noise has increased due to the imbalance between urban development and the increase in motorized traffic on streets and highways, and therefore the to such noise generated by urban traffic has increased significantly and has been the main responsible for violations of noise patterns and the acoustic comfort of people. This case study work sees you as the main objective to evaluate and discuss noise levels in a very moving road and the repercussions caused by noise pollution. A linear stretch of a road of large circulation of vehicles was chosen for the study, for its variety of uses, such as commercial, residential and services. This route has been the subject of numerous complaints from people who live and/or work in it. After the result of sixteen measurements, at three different times and days, eight on each side of the chosen stretch of the road, it was found that noise levels are above the limits described by the current legislation related to acoustic comfort.
Guatemala y Chiapas en una época de transición, 1750-1860. Horizontes historiográficos y nuevos caminos
Authors: Sarazúa Juan Carlos ,   CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS MAYAS IIFL-UNAM, Pollack Aaron ,   CIESAS-SURESTE, Chiquín Selvin ,   CIESAS, Guillén Villafuerte José Javier ,   COLMEX, Parrilla Albuerne Ana María ,   UNICACH, Leavitt-Alcántara Brianna ,   Universidad de Cincinnati, Gutiérrez Cruz Sergio Nicolás ,   UNICACH, Ornelas Hernández Moisés ,   IISUE-UNAM, Arrioja Díaz Viruell Luis Alberto ,   COLMICH, Connaughton Brian ,   UAM-IZTAPALAPA
Published: November 2022

Esta compilación de textos busca señalar cami­nos para los estudios que contemplan en forma con­junta y comparativa Guatemala y Chiapas, incluyen­do investigaciones en torno a la zona fronteriza y las implicaciones de los cambios en esta frontera a par­tir de 1824 (y 1842). Han sido demasiado pocas las investigaciones de este tipo, a pesar de los múltiples señalamientos relativos a las relaciones comerciales, culturales, sociales, laborales y políticas entre ambos territorios. El conjunto de textos busca encontrar ma­neras de evitar la conocida enfermedad a veces lla­mada «metodología nacionalista» (que aqueja igual­mente a personas estudiosas provenientes de otras regiones del mundo), que ha influido en el distanciamiento entre las historiografías de Chiapas y Guate­mala. Más allá de superar esta frontera, se quiere reducir la tendencia a colocar las discusiones en debates historiográficos mexicanos o centroamericanos, sin profundizar en las maneras en que las investigaciones y estos debates resuenan en la historiografía latinoa­mericana, y menos aún en sus vínculos con la historia global, que suele ofrecer visiones comparativas muy relevantes para temáticas particulares.
Yaltsil. Vida, ambiente y persona en la cosmovisión tojol-ab’al
Authors:   CIMSUR-UNAM, Guerrero Martínez Fernando
Published: November 2022

Este libro ofrece un acercamiento a la cosmovisión del pueblo tojol-ab'al a partir de los vínculos que mantienen las personas con su entorno. En particular, contiene una investigación sobre algunas concepciones respecto a la vida, el ambiente y la persona, basado sobre todo en textos recopilados en el idioma tojol-ab'al. La articulación de la documentación lingüística, la etnografía y la etnobiología conforma la trama mediante la cual se estudian nociones interconectadas sobre las naturalezas del ser humano y el ambiente, lo que se analiza a través de la idea de imbricación.
THE BONDI-HOYLE ACCRETION TAIL OF POINT SOURCES TRAVELLING HYPERSONICALLY THROUGH A DENSE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Raga A. C. , Cantó J. , Castellanos-Ramírez A. , Rodríguez-González A. , Rivera-Ortiz P. R.
Published: November 2022

We present a model for the “Bondi-Hoyle tail” left behind by the hypersonic passage of a compact, massive object through a dense, radiative environment. We derive simple equations for the flow velocity and the mass along the tail, and obtain numerical and approximate analytical solutions for the steady state problem. We then study a time-dependent problem in which the source first travels within a dense cloud, and then emerges into a low density environment. This flow results in the production of a trail of dense gas joining the source at the point in which it emerged from the dense cloud. This trail has a linear velocity vs. position profile.
Conversational AI Assistant
Authors: Ansari Tarique
Published: November 2022

Abstract: A conversational assistant is an intelligent conversational computing system designed to mimic human speech to provide automated online guidance and support. The growing benefits of conversational support have led to widespread adoption across many industries to provide virtual support to their customers. Conversation assistance uses methods and algorithms from his two fields of artificial intelligence: natural language processing and machine learning. However, the application has many challenges and limitations. This research reviews recent advances in conversation support using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. We highlight the main challenges and limitations of the current work and provide recommendations for future research investigations.
Edukasi Hukum tentang Legalitas Vaksinasi Virus Covid–19 bagi Masyarakat Desa Bungin Tinggi-Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Muhammad Syahri Ramadhan Syahri , Warsito Happy , Nugraha Adrian , Arifin M Zainul
Published: November 2022

Masyarakat masih bersepsi bahwa vaksinasi virus covid – 19 mempunyai efek negative bagi kesehatan penggunanya. Masyarakat awam dapat menumbuhkan rasa kepercayaan terhadap program vaksin tersebut dengan melihat landasan yuridis dengan adanya vaksin tersebut. Legalitas atas program vaksin ini sudah cukup memberikan keyakinan terhadap masyarakat mengenai keamanan hingga khasiat dari penggunaan vaksin covid–19 tersebut. Metode pelaksanaan yang digunakan ialah metode ceramah disertai sesi tanya jawab dan kuisioner. Tanggapan masyarakat desa bungin tinggi sekaligus peserta dalam penyuluhan sangat baik. Masyarakat mengetahui dasar hukum yang mengatur produk vaksin virus covid–19, secara tidak langsung menjelaskan bahwa vaksin tersebut higienis dan aman untuk digunakan masyarakat. Hal ini dikarenakan proses pembentukan regulasi terkait keberadaan vaksin virus covid–19, tidak hanya melalui prosedur tata rancangan pembentukan peratudan perundang–undangan saja, tetapi juga melalui uji klinis atas produk vaksin yang diatur tersebut. Melalui pengabdian ini, diketahui terjadi peningkatan pemahaman mengenai asas legalitas dan hubungannya dengan penetapan berbagai produk jenis vaksin serta upaya Perlindungan hukum bagi masyarakat terkait dengan proses vaksinasi covid – 19 yang dicanangkan pemerintah.
 
Legal Education on the Legality of Covid-19 Virus Vaccination for the Village Community of Bungin Tinggi-South Sumatra
People still perceive that the COVID-19 virus vaccination harms the health of its users. The general public can develop a sense of trust in the vaccine program by looking at the juridical basis of the vaccine. The legality of this vaccine program is enough to give confidence to the public regarding the safety and efficacy of using the COVID-19 vaccine. The implementation method used is the lecture method accompanied by a question-and-answer session and a questionnaire. The response from the Bungin village community as well as participants in the counseling was very good. The public knows the legal basis that regulates the covid-19 virus vaccine product, indirectly explaining that the vaccine is hygienic and safe for public use. This is due to the process of establishing regulations regarding the presence of a covid-19 virus vaccine, not only through the procedure for the design of the formation of laws and regulations but also through clinical trials of the regulated vaccine products. Through this service, it is known that there is an increase in understanding of the principle of legality and its relationship with the determination of various types of vaccine products as well as legal protection efforts for the community related to the COVID-19 vaccination process launched by the government.
Penyuluhan Hukum tentang Aspek Legalitas Investasi Online
Authors: Amalia Rizky , Agustin Erni , Pawestri Widhayani Dian , Islam Muhammad Shokhikhul , Mukti Aji Setyo , Effendi Iqbal Umar
Published: November 2022

Perkembangan dalam dunia bisnis meningkat dalam era globalisasi seperti saat ini, salah satu contohnya, semakin banyaknya masyarakat yang melakukan kegiatan investasi online. Namun, seiring dengan berkembangnya dunia bisnis, banyak juga masalah-masalah dalam investasi online yang bermunculan. Pada masa pandemic seperti saat ini, hampir seluruh kegiatan dilakukan secara online, kegiatan tindak kriminal pun bisa dilakukan dengan online, salah satunya di bidang investasi online, banyak juga pihak-pihak tidak bertanggung jawab yang menggunakan kesempatan ini untuk menjebak para calon penanam investasi online ke dalam investasi palsu miliknya. Oleh sebab itu, demi kepentingan nasional dan kesejahteraan umum, maka penting diadakannya penyuluhan kepada masyarakat tentang investasi online guna memberikan bekal bagi masyarakat dalam penyelenggaraan investasi online. Adapun metode yang akan digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah (1) Metode Pendekatan terhadap Tokoh Kunci, (2) Kelas Pendampingan Hukum Investasi Online dan (3) Metode Diskusi Partisipatif. Dari kegiatan penyuluhan hukum tentang aspek legalitas investasi online ini masyarakat diharapkan mendapat pemahaman mengenai legalitas investasi online, sehingga mampu membedakan dan menghindarkan diri mereka dari investasi palsu.
Legal Counseling on Legal Aspects of Online Investment
Developments in the business world are increasing in the era of globalization as it is today; one example is the increasing number of people who carry out online investment activities. However, as the business world develops, there are also many problems in online investment have emerged. During a pandemic like today, almost all activities are carried out online, and criminal activities can also be carried out online, one of which is in the field of online investment; many irresponsible parties use this opportunity to trap prospective online investment growers into their fake investments. Therefore, for the sake of national interest and general welfare, it is important to hold counseling to the public about online investment to provide provisions for the public in the implementation of online investment. The methods that will be used in this activity are (1) Approach Method to Key Figures, (2) Online Investment Legal Assistance Class, and (3) Participatory Discussion Method. From this legal counseling activity on the legality aspects of online investment, the public is expected to understand the legality of online investment to distinguish and avoid themselves from fake investments.
Timeline tool for analyzing the relationship between students-teachers-artifacts interactions and meaning-making
Authors: Bagossi Sara , Swidan Osama , Arzarello Ferdinando
Published: November 2022

Meaning-making in teaching-learning mathematical processes is a relevant issue analysed through different philosophical and educational frames. In particular, the use of digital tools in mathematics education affects the meaning-making processes. This paper discusses meaning-making from a
 
phenomenological standpoint, in which interpretative activities are relevant. This approach requires a careful analysis of the semiotic resources’ evolution, including those related to the used digital tools. The paper aims to introduce an analytical tool, the Timeline. This tool is an elaboration on previous analysis tools, like the interaction flowchart and the semiotic bundle. Such a tool allows the analysis of relationship among interactions, semiotic resources, and meaning-making. In this paper, the Timeline is used to analyze two episodes from two different learning experiments where GeoGebra and augmented reality are used. High school students from Italy and Israel participated in this study. Video recording has been used to document the entire learning experiments. The analysis provides evidence that the Timeline enables investigating the relationship between students-teacher-artifacts interactions and meaning-making. Moreover, results may give teachers ideas for using digital tools to foster students’ meaning-making.
Distorções preconcebidas em radiografias intra orais
Authors: Aydos J. H.
Published: November 2022

No presente trabalho procura-se mostrar alguns artifícios de técnica radiográfica, cujas finalidades são: dissociar raízes ou canais radiculares, evitar superposição de imagens, elucidar dúvidas de diagnóstico quando da projeção de áreas radioIúcidas sobre os ápices radiculares e ainda, evidenciar certas formas de perfurações de raizes. O objetivo principal é apresentar, sob a forma de figuras esquemáticas, as variações dos ângulos de incidência horizontal e vertical dos raios X, e os resultados obtidos com estas variações.
Aprenda a diseñar algoritmos
Authors: Chaves Torres Anívar
Published: November 2022

Este es un libro concebido y elaborado por un profesor de programación, quien a la vez se reconoce como un estudiante permanente del tema; y por tanto, conoce muy bien las dificultades que experimentan los estudiantes para aprender fundamentos de programación y diseño de algoritmos, de igual manera que las necesidades de los profesores de contar material de referencia que incluya conceptos, ejemplos y ejercicios. Aunque los temas que se desarrollan son comunes en los libros de fundamentos de programación, aquí se presentan con un enfoque didáctico, con un lenguaje sencillo y con un nivel de detalle que cualquier persona los puede comprender, pues éste no pretende ser únicamente un documento de consulta, sino un material didáctico para el aprendizaje autónomo. Como estrategia para facilitar el aprendizaje del diseño de algoritmos se propone proceder de forma inductiva, pues un algoritmo es una solución general para problemas de un mismo tipo y sus pasos se identifican en la medida que se soluciona varios casos particulares del problema. En los ejemplos que se presenta en los capítulos se aplicará esta metodología, primero se propone valores hipotéticos para los datos del problema y se realizan los cálculos para llegar a una solución, luego se pasa a definir variables y establecer expresiones que solucionen el problema para cualquier conjunto de valores.
Steganalysis Method for LSB Replacement Based On Local Gradient of Image Histogram
Authors:   School of Technology Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration  GreenHills, Accra, Ghana, Kwaku Timothy
Published: November 2022

Today's encryption and decryption processes rely heavily on the use of modern stenography techniques, which ultimately lead to steganalysis. Because of its enormous benefits, such as the protection of information or the transport of data, steganalysis is increasingly becoming an interesting research topic. This investigation is primarily concerned with steganalysis techniques, more specifically those that are utilized on photographic images. In this research, the many LSB steganalysis processes that are supported by previous research are investigated further, along with the outcomes of those operations. According to the findings of this research, in order for modern steganography and steganalysis techniques to be more efficient, they need to fundamentally incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning methodologies. Keywords: Steganalysis, LSB, Replacement, Local Gradient, Image Histogram
Data Security in the Cloud Using Multi-Modal Bio-Cryptographic Authentication
Authors:   School of Technology Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration  GreenHills, Accra, Ghana, Darko Cyprian Danso
Published: November 2022

Bio Cryptography have been used to secure and protect systems for decades and a further development to employing multi modal bio cryptographic authentication in cloud security has become the best of practice to avert the problems associated with single-phased bio cryptographic techniques. Cloud security have seen improvements over time and higher data security can be achieved by using Multimodal bio cryptographic technique for data encryption and decryption to prevent the intruders from accessing the data. Application of one of the best algorithm-Bluefish to encrypt and decrypt data in the cloud. Keywords: Bi- Cryptography, Data Decryption, Data Encryption, Cloud Security, Biometrics
A Review of Various Data Security Techniques in Wireless Communication Systems
Authors:   School of Technology Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration  GreenHills, Accra, Ghana, Joshua Wemegah
Published: November 2022

Sensitive data is constantly being transmitted particularly over wireless communication systems due to how convenient this wireless communication systems are. However, these communication systems are generally weak in terms of privacy protection and security as a whole. This is because anyone within the perimeter of a wireless network can attempt hacking into the network without physically connecting to it. This paper will focus on the two most common data security techniques in wireless communication systems – steganography and cryptography. Steganography is the practice of hiding information in another message or physical item such that its presence cannot be detected by human examination. Cryptography on the other hand is the science of encrypting information in a way that unintended recipients cannot interpret and then decrypting the said message back into plaintext. Keywords: Cryptography, Data Encryption, Data Decryption, Steganography, Wireless Communication
The factors associated with mild cognitive impairment in outpatient practice
Authors: Lazarevic Marija , Milovanovic Dragan , Ruzic-Zecevic Dejana
Published: November 2022

Background/Aim. Previous studies showed that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was more common in patients with comorbidities and those using medications that disrupt the homeostasis of vitamin B12. The aim of our study was to determine which of these factors are significantly associated with MCI, as well as which are the most significant risk factors for predicting its occurrence. Methods. The data have been prospectively collected for 200 adults (35?65 years old) in primary care settings enrolled in the clinical study with the case-control approach. Results. By applying the ?2 test for independence, we have determined that the MCIs and the use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) (p < 0.0005), as well as metformin (p < 0.0005), are independent factors. In addition, a significantly higher percentage of subjects who had MCI al-so had a peptic ulcer and diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM). Direct logistic regression has been implemented in order to estimate the influence of many probability factors on whether the study patients would have the MCI. Two variables made statistically significant contributions to the model, and these are the serum concentrations of vitamin B12 [odds ratio (OR) = 0.953; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.936?0.971; p < 0.001] and T2DM (OR = 6.681; 95% CI 1.305?34.198; p = 0.023). Conclusion. The absolute and relative risk associations of exposure to medicines and MCI is lower than those of comorbidities and MCI. Serum concentrations of vitamin B12, as well as the presence of T2DM, have the greatest statistically significant influence on predicting MCI.
Supply chain coordination with flexible payment policy under effect of green technology investments
Authors: Shah Nita , Shah Pratik , Patel Milan
Published: November 2022

At present, augmentation of carbon gases in atmosphere has become a major concern. Regulatory bodies in many countries have focused on reduction of carbon emissions. Several countries follow carbon tax and carbon cap trade policy to control emission of carbon gases. This study has been carried out to obtain joint inventory policies for a supply chain involving a manufacturer and a whole-seller. Moreover, the manufacturer invests in green technology to reduce units of carbon gases. Products are considered deteriorating in nature. Manufacturer delivers product by adopting a lot-forlot policy to meet the whole-seller?s demand. The manufacturer offers the whole-seller flexible payment options including advance payment with discounted product price and delayed payment with increment in product price. Optimal policies for both individuals and the supply chain are discussed with aim to maximize total profit. The model is worked out and results are compared for four cases: (i) advance payment with green technology investments (ii) advance payment without green technology investments (iii) delayed payment with green technology investments (iv) delayed payment without green technology investments. A solution procedure has been proposed and explained through a numerical example. Study is concluded with managerial insights.
Perceived Obstacles to Conducting and Publishing Practice-Relevant Academic Accounting Research
Authors: Daugherty Brian E. , Dickins Denise , Pitman Marshall K. , Tervo Wayne A.
Published: November 2022

If academic accounting research is not of interest to practicing accountants and regulators, public interest wanes, the academy becomes an echo chamber of its own ideas, and researchers risk relevancy and financial support. To provide insight about the obstacles perceived to reduce the likelihood that accounting academics will publish practice-relevant research in academic journals, we sent a survey to more than 5,600 U.S. accounting faculty members. Based on 567 survey responses, we identify eight obstacles that the survey respondents believe reduce the likelihood that they will publish practice-relevant research. The most frequently reported obstacle is that academic journal editors are not interested in publishing practice-related research (77 percent of survey respondents). We also provide evidence that the more academics interact with practitioners, the more likely they are to conduct and publish practice-relevant academic research. Recommendations and observations are included to help address the identified obstacles.