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Examining Indonesian Stock Price Movement Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Which Sectors that Underperformed the Most?
Authors: Fakhrunnas Faaza , Ramadhani Almadita
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe stock market is a financial market that is highly responsive to changes in economic conditions. Therefore, the stock market normally reflects the current economic conditions. This study discusses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Indonesian stock exchange in several industrial sectors. Using the event study method, this study utilized a time-series data over a five-month period starting from December 2019 to April 2020. To examine the short-run and long-run impact among the observed variables, this study also applied the ARDL (Autoregressive Distributed Lag). The findings showed that the COVID-19 pandemic affected stock performance, particularly in trade, service and investments, and agricultural sectors, all of which experienced a negative return on the day of the first announcement of the COVID-19 positive cases. In addition, the outbreak evidently influenced the cumulative abnormal return in the short run, but not in the long run. Keywords:Stock Market, COVID-19 pandemic, Event Study, ADRL, Cumulative Abnormal Return
Role Conflict on Employee Performance with Work Stress as An Intervening
Authors: Sijabat Rauly , Martanto Ignatius
Published: October 2024

AbstractBased on empirical phenomenon related to the performance of employees in the Tanjung Emas Semarang Class I Port Authority and Authority office and the theoretical phenomena that show inconsistencies in the findings of the influence between variabelsdirect conductthe research on role conflict, work stress and performance. The influence of role conflict, work stress and performance is outlined in an empirical research model. Data related to the variabels studied were obtained through interviews with 126 employee respondents at Tanjung Emas Class I Port Authority and Harbormaster and Authority Officeand tested by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. Statistical test results show that role conflict is statistically proven to have a significant positive effect on work stress; role conflictand work stress are statistically proven to have a significant negative effect on performance. Keywords:Role Conflict, Work Stress, Performance
Student Financial Well-being: Personal Factors and Financial Behavior as Antecedents of Financial Well-being
Authors: Margasari Naning , Andhini Mega Murti , Musaroh Musaroh , Bandara R. A. Seetha
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe information age has the potential for a negative impact on materialism and a positive impact on ways of managing student finances. This can affect the financial well-being of students. This study aims to determine the antecedents of financial well-being in college students in terms of personal and behavioral characteristics. Personal characteristics and behavior are in terms of materialism, financial behavior, and financial self-efficacy variables. These variables are measured through a questionnaire instrument developed from previous research. The results of this study found that materialism and financial behavior had a negative and significant effect on financial well-being, but financial self-efficacy was not proven to have a significant effect on financial well-being. The results of this study provide practical implications in improving student financial well-being, such as through financial literacy to control student materialism and financial behavior. Keywords:Materialism, Financial Behavior, Financial Self-Efficacy, Financial Well-Being.
How Do Economic Development Indicators Affect the Poverty Level? Evidence from West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Ali Muhamad , Agustina Laila Karina , Pahrudin Pahrudin
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study aims to determine the effect of GRDP, HDI, Economic Growth, and Unemployment Rate on poverty levels in West Nusa Tenggara Province. The method used the Random Effect Model as the selected model through a series of model selection tests and classical assumption tests. Regression results using the selected model show that of the four variables that cause poverty rates, only the HDI variable negatively and significantly affects poverty rates. Meanwhile, the other three variables (GRDP, economic growth, and unemployment rate) do not significantly affect poverty. The result suggests that the West Nusa Tenggara government should increase the HDI through stimulus programs in terms of education and health to provide more human resources, create more jobs for the lower and middle class to overcome unemployment and reduce poverty level, and expand the scope of GRDP and development in the economic structure sector to reduce the poverty level.  Keywords:GRDP, HDI, panel data, random effects models
A Medication Management App (Smart-Meds) for Patients After an Acute Coronary Syndrome: Pilot Pre-Post Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Ehrler Frederic , Gschwind Liliane , Hagberg Hamdi , Meyer Philippe , Blondon Katherine
Published: October 2024

Background

Medication nonadherence remains a significant challenge in the management of chronic conditions, often leading to suboptimal treatment outcomes and increased health care costs. Innovative interventions that address the underlying factors contributing to nonadherence are needed. Gamified mobile apps have shown promise in promoting behavior change and engagement.

Objective

This pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and usability of a gamified mobile app that used a narrative storytelling approach to enhance medication adherence among patients following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The study aimed to assess changes in participants’ beliefs about medication and self-reported adherence before and after the intervention. Additionally, user feedback regarding the narrative component of the app was gathered.

Methods

Overall, 18 patients who recently experienced ACS were recruited for a 1-month intervention using the gamified app. Participants’ beliefs about medication and self-reported adherence were assessed using standardized scales pre- and postintervention. The app’s usability was also evaluated through a postintervention questionnaire. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the significance of changes in belief and adherence scores.

Results

Although 33% (6/18) of the participants did not use the intervention more than once, the remaining 12 remained engaged during the 30 days of the study. The results did not indicate a significant improvement in participants’ beliefs about medication following the intervention. However, self-reported adherence significantly improved (P<.05) after the intervention with a mean score going from 29.1 (SD 6.9) to 32.4 (SD 5.6), with participants demonstrating a greater self-efficacy to their prescribed medication regimen. However, the results did not indicate a significant improvement in participants’ beliefs about medication. With a mean average score of 80.6, the usability evaluation indicates a good usability rating for the gamified app. However, the narrative storytelling component of the app was not favored by the participants, as indicated by their feedback.

Conclusions

This pilot study suggests that a gamified mobile app using narration may effectively enhance medication self-efficacy and positively influence patients’ beliefs about medication following ACS. However, the narrative component of the app did not receive favorable feedback from participants. Future research should focus on exploring alternative methods to engage participants in the app’s narrative elements while maintaining the positive impact on adherence and beliefs about medication observed in this study.
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics Between Hell’s Itch and Aquagenic Pruritus: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Ball Katelin J , Muse Brandon W , Brooks Benjamin D
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Hell's Itch (HI) is a poorly understood condition triggered by UV exposure, while Aquagenic Pruritus (AP) causes severe itching after water exposure. Both conditions are distinct from other photosensitive disorders due to the lack of skin changes.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the clinical characteristics of HI and compare them with AP, analyzing similarities and differences in symptom occurrence and severity.

METHODS

Cross-sectional surveys were conducted within HI and AP communities (N=671 and N=254, respectively) to assess symptom occurrence and severity.

RESULTS

Both conditions shared similar pruritus severity. However, pain severity was significantly different, with HI participants reporting more intense pain (92.23%, severity 7.45) compared to AP (39.91%, severity 6.35, P=.0003).

CONCLUSIONS

The findings suggest potential shared pathogenic mechanisms between HI and AP, emphasizing the need for further research to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Research on Credit Risk Contagion of Commercial Banks Based on Copula Model
Authors: Li Guangyao
Published: October 2024

Research on the credit risk contagion effect of commercial banks is a key issue in credit risk management of commercial banks. This paper constructs a measurement framework for the credit risk contagion effect of commercial banks based on the Copula function theory. On the basis of selecting the appropriate Copula function and measuring specific parameters, taking Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China as examples, the tail correlation coefficient was used to measure the credit risk contagion effect of the two banks, and relevant conclusions were drawn.
Innovaciones léxicas documentadas en el tének colonial (HUS; maya)
Authors: Melendez Guadarrama Lucero
Published: October 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación consiste en describir cuáles fueron las estrategias que siguieron los autores de cuatro documentos de tének colonial para traducir términos y conceptos del español al tének. Los conceptos y términos traducidos tienden a ser referentes nuevos y de allí la necesidad de nombrarlos; algunos de ellos se adaptaron como préstamos en la lengua receptora y otros fueron usados sólo en el momento de producción del texto, pero no trascendieron en la lengua a través del tiempo. Valiéndome de los principios teórico-metodológicos de la filología indomexicana, me interesa destacar la relevancia de cruzar criterios internos y externos que subyacen a la traducción de dichos conceptos y referentes nuevos. Con este trabajo busco destacar el valor lingüístico de los documentos coloniales estudiando la faceta del contacto lingüístico como una de sus posibilidades de análisis.
A 50 años de antropología física en el IIA, UNAM
Authors: Serrano Sánchez Carlos
Published: October 2024

Transcurridos 50 años desde la fundación del iia-unam, revisamos el perfil de los trabajos de investigación realizados en el campo disciplinario de la antropología física o biológica. A través del examen de una muestra de la producción bibliográfica de los académicos que cultivan este campo de estudio, se observa que las investigaciones realizadas reflejan el desarrollo de los planteamientos teóricos y metodológicos así como la incorporación de los avances técnicos que han emergido a través del tiempo, enriqueciendo esta disciplina. Se aprecia igualmente una amplia diversificación temática y una contribución científica relevante.
La antropología física, desde su origen, ha sido proclive a una visión interdisciplinaria que se ha hecho más evidente en los últimos lustros, como un requerimiento de la investigación de nuestros tiempos, tendencia que permea los proyectos que se realizan en el IIA. Se puede considerar que la institución ha cubierto adecuadamente su compromiso de generación de conocimiento en este campo y está preparada para asumir los retos que demanda el mundo contemporáneo.
Antropología y seguridad alimentaria en Ocozocoautla, Chiapas: análisis cultural, político y social a través de las prácticas alimentarias
Authors: Esponda Pérez Jorge Alberto , Galindo Ramírez Sergio Mario
Published: October 2024

La cultura alimentaria desempeña un papel crucial en la nutrición, la sostenibilidad y la identidad de las comunidades. La identidad se construye a través de las relaciones sociales, los conocimientos, los arraigos ancestrales y el patrimonio gastronómico. En este contexto, el objetivo es identificar los ingredientes y preparaciones culinarias zoques, tomando como muestra a los habitantes del municipio de Ocozocoautla. Estos habitantes han logrado preservar su cultura alimentaria a pesar de diversas adversidades económicas, pandemias y problemas políticos, manteniendo vivas sus tradiciones, como el Carnaval Zoque Coiteco. Este artículo presenta un análisis basado en un estudio etnográfico sobre alimentación y prácticas culinarias, explorando la relación entre tradiciones y conocimientos sociales, y su convergencia con temas de política y seguridad alimentaria.
Perspectivas sobre el procesamiento y consumo alimentario mediante el análisis de residuos químicos en cerámica del sitio Orocú, Costa Rica
Authors: Fallas Fallas Javier , Núñez Cortés Yajaira
Published: October 2024

Las poblaciones antiguas transformaron y aprovecharon los recursos naturales que disponían para satisfacer sus necesidades básicas de alimentación. Fragmentos de recipientes cerámicos del sitio arqueológico Orocú fueron empleados para analizar la posible presencia y abundancia relativa de residuos químicos (fosfatos, carbonatos, pH, residuos proteicos, ácidos grasos y carbohidratos), y con ello aproximarse a los grupos alimenticios que se integraban en las prácticas de cocina, almacenamiento y servicio efectuadas en estos recipientes. Se realizan comentarios sobre el enriquecimiento químico de acuerdo a la forma, decoración y categorías funcionales de la muestra cerámica estudiada, este último aspecto presenta el mayor potencial de diferenciación en la muestra. Estos análisis complementan los resultados ya obtenidos a partir del análisis de materiales orgánicos e inorgánicos encontrados en los contextos domésticos de Orocú.
El sufijo de irrealis en kumiay de San José de la Zorra
Authors: Vinogradov Igor , Gil Burgoin Carlos Ivanhoe
Published: October 2024

Este artículo ofrece una descripción semántica y morfosintáctica del sufijo -x en kumiay, una lengua poco descrita que pertenece a la familia cochimí-yumana y se encuentra en alto riesgo de desaparición. Los datos empíricos provienen de la variante que se habla en San José de la Zorra (Baja California). Se propone que existe la oposición gramatical entre las formas verbales marcadas con el sufijo -x, que proponemos llamar “irrealis”, y las formas no marcadas. Aunque la noción de “irrealis” o “estatus de (ir)realidad” ha sido criticada en la literatura de corte tipológico por abarcar un conjunto heterogéneo de significados según las lenguas individuales, este estudio presenta argumentos para reconsiderar su validez, por lo menos, a nivel descriptivo. Con base en un análisis de los usos del sufijo -x en textos narrativos y conversacionales, así como mediante la elicitación directa, se muestra que sus significados no se limitan al tiempo futuro, como ha sido planteado en algunos trabajos anteriores sobre las lenguas yumanas, sino que pueden ser atribuidos al dominio modal de irrealidad en general.
Una deidad de la muerte en el sur de Sinaloa
Authors: Grave Tirado Luis Alfonso
Published: October 2024

Los actuales grupos indígenas de la sierra del Nayar, esto es, el área serrana entre Durango, Nayarit y Sinaloa identifican el poniente y en particular la zona de marismas del sur de Sinaloa-norte de Nayarit con el lugar de los muertos, al que se imaginan como un lugar de regocijo, fiesta permanente y embriaguez. A través del análisis detallado de las escasas fuentes documentales del virreinato y de los datos arqueológicos se evidencia que esa concepción tiene una profunda raigambre y se propone que la deidad de la sal, el chile y el mezcal era también el señor de los muertos y su morada estaba precisamente en un cerro en medio de las marismas de Escuinapa, en el sur de Sinaloa.
Evaluación formativa en enseñanzas artísticas en Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales: estudio comparativo desde la perspectiva docente
Authors: Alonso-Sanz Amparo
Published: October 2024

Con la implantación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior las universidades españolas han introducido grandes cambios en sus sistemas de evaluación. En el área de educación artística la evaluación formativa posee características que merecen ser estudiadas para su puesta en valor. Este estudio compara las prácticas evaluadoras del profesorado de enseñanzas artísticas de dos universidades españolas mediante una metodología cualitativa. Contrasta la evaluación en la formación de artistas-creadores y en la formación inicial del profesorado. Los resultados ofrecen una gran variedad de recursos propios de las enseñanzas artísticas como: la retroalimentación formativa, el uso de portafolios o libros de artista, las rúbricas visuales y muestrarios, o la exposición pública de trabajos. Se concluye con algunas recomendaciones de mejora tanto para el ámbito de Humanidades como para el de Ciencias Sociales.
Waste corn silk for eco-friendly silver nanoparticles: Green synthesis, characterization and determination of enzyme inhibition properties
Authors: Keskin Merve
Published: October 2024

Due to the increasing population and consumption rate, the sustainable use of resources is very important. Corn is one of the most produced grains in the world. However, many parts of it, such as corn silk, roots and corn husk are disposed of as agricultural waste. Within the sustainability, it is possible to bring waste into the field of technology and develop new products with green synthesis. In this study, the waste corn silk was dried, extracted and used as a precursor in synthesis of silver nanoparticles (CS-AgNPs). The CS-AgNPs were characterized using ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometry, infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometry and scanning transmission electron microscope (SEM). Moreover, the inhibition effects of CS-AgNPs on enzymes such as ?-amylase, ?-glycosidase, urease, acetyl cholinesterase, and xanthine oxidase which are important for the treatment of some diseases were determined. The obtained nanoparticles gave the maximum absorbance at 470 nm and the average size of the nanoparticles was found as 65 nm. It was determined that CS-AgNPs showed very good antioxidant activity and inhibitory effects on ?-amylase (52.27%), ?-glycosidase (43.51%), urease (80.33%), acetyl cholinesterase (66.17%), and xanthine oxidase (73.67%). The obtained results show that the nanoparticles synthesized using the green synthesis technique could be used in medicine and pharmaceuticals.
Life cycle assessment of energy green transition goals in Slovenia and Serbia: Heat pump example
Authors: Topic-Bozic Jelena , Muhic Simon , Komatina Mirko , Peric Milica , Dimnik Joze
Published: October 2024

For accelerating hypersonic vehicles, it is important to understand the effects of various factors on heat transfer deterioration. The heat transfer characteristics of supercritical n-decane with pyrolysis were numerically simulated inside a vertical tube. The effects of flow direction, mass-flow rate, heat flux, inlet temperature, and flight acceleration on the heat transfer characteristics were investigated. When the inlet temperature was relatively low or the fluid was decelerated vertically upward, a typical M-shaped velocity distribution was formed, indicating the heat transfer deterioration. Furthermore, the decrease in wall heat flux, as well as the increase in mass-flow rate, inlet temperature and flight acceleration in the same direction as the flow makes the heat transfer deterioration gradually disappear. Finally, a new relationship was established between the heat flux and the flight acceleration and inlet temperature to determine critical heat flux under which heat transfer deterioration developed in the upward flow.
Data-Driven Audits: Audit Analytic Platforms and General Ledger Analytic Tools
Authors: O’Leary Daniel E. , Richardson Vernon J. , Weidenmier Watson Marcia
Published: October 2024

The future of auditing is a data-driven audit, which extracts and analyzes digital data stored in client accounting systems. To help conduct data-driven audits, audit firms are developing audit analytic platforms (AAPs). This paper focuses on one key application tool of AAPs that analyzes the entire population of general ledger transactions. These general ledger analytics tools (GLATs) use assessment routines to assign a risk score to each transaction, helping guide the auditor’s planning, risk assessment, and selection of high-risk transactions for substantive procedures. GLATs help support audit quality and provide valuable new insights about client operations. We discuss the analytics routines used by GLATs, the forces driving their use, and some potential limitations of this technology.

Data Availability: Data are available from the authors.

JEL Classifications: M4.
Al 6061-T6 Alaşımının Delinmesinde Proses Parametrelerinin ve Matkap Geometrisinin Performans Analizi
Authors: Özdemir Cihat , Özlü Barış , Demir Halil
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada, AA 6061-T6 alaşımının farklı kesme parametreleri ve farklı matkap helis açıları ile delinmesine odaklanılmıştır. Delme performansı ortaya çıkan yüzey pürüzlülüğü (Ra), kesme sıcaklığı (T) ve enerji tüketimi (ET) açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Delme deney tasarımı Taguchi yönteminin L27 ortogonal dizisi kullanılarak hazırlanmıştır. Kesme parametreleri ve matkap helis açıları Ra, T ve ET değerleri kullanılarak optimize edilmiştir. Deney sonuçları ilk olarak üç boyutlu grafikler ile değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler sinyal/gürültü oranı (S/N), varyans analizi (ANOVA) ve regresyon analizi kullanılarak istatistiksel olarak analiz edilmiştir. Bunlara ek olarak, Gri İlişkisel Analiz (GRA) kullanılarak Ra, T ve ET değişkenleri birlikte optimize edildi. Bu çalışmanın sonucunda, optimum Ra, T ve ET değerlerine sırası ile A3B3C1, A1B1C1 ve A1B3C3 deney kombinasyonlarında ulaşılmıştır. Ra, T ve ET üzerine en etkin parametre sırası ile 54.93% f, 52.02% Vc ve 68.12% f olduğu görülmüştür. GRA analizi sonucu Ra, T ve ET için optimum deney kombinasyonu A1B1C1 olmuştur. Analizler sonucu geliştirilen matematiksel modeller ile tahmin edilen sonuçlar yüksek doğrulukta sonuçlar verdiği görülmüştür. Ayrıca matkap uçlarında genel olarak BUE ve talaş yapışmaların oluştuğu görülmüştür.
Numerical approximation of the MGT system with Fourier's law
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Hassan II University, FSAC, Fundamental and Applied Mathematics Laboratory, Casablanca, Morocco, Smouk A. , Radid A. ,   Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Hassan II University, FSAC, Fundamental and Applied Mathematics Laboratory, Casablanca, Morocco
Published: October 2024

In this paper, we consider the Moore–Gibson–Thompson–Fourier system made by coupling the Moore–Gibson–Thompson (MGT) equation with the classical Fourier heat equation known as the MGT–Fourier model. For σ=αβ−γ>0, the authors used the semi-group method to prove the existence and uniqueness of global solutions and the exponential stability of total energy. Our contribution will consist in studying numerical method based on finite element discretization in the spacial variable x and finite difference schema in time of the MGT–Fourier model. A discrete stability property and a priori error estimates are proved. Finally, the numerical simulation agrees well with theoretical results.
Dynamics of a diffusive business cycle model with two delays and variable depreciation rate
Authors:   Laboratory of Analysis, Modeling and Simulation (LAMS), Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Lasfar S. , Hattaf K. ,   Laboratory of Analysis, Modeling and Simulation (LAMS), Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca; Equipe de Recherche en Modélisation et Enseignement des Mathématiques (ERMEM), Centre Régional des Métiers de l'Education et de la Formation (CRMEF), Yousfi N. ,   Laboratory of Analysis, Modeling and Simulation (LAMS), Faculty of Sciences Ben M'Sick, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Published: October 2024

The main aim of this work is to analyze the dynamics of a delayed business cycle model described by partial differential equations (PDEs) in order to take into account the depreciation rate of capital stock and the diffusion effect. Firstly, the existence of solutions and the economic equilibrium are carefully studied. Secondly, the local stability and the existence of Hopf bifurcation are established. Finally, some numerical simulations are presented to illustrate the analytical results.
Total fractional-order variation and bilateral filter for image denoising
Authors:   LMCA, FSTM of Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco, Addouch R. , Moussaid N. ,   LMCA, FSTM of Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco, Gouasnouane O. ,   LMCA, FSTM of Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco, Ben-Loghfyry A. ,   LMCMAN, FSTM of Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Published: October 2024

Image denoising stands out as a primary goal in image processing. However, many existing methods encounter challenges in preserving features such as corners and edges of an image while deleting the noise. This study investigates and evaluates a fractional-order derivative based on the total α-order variation (TV) model and the bilateral total variation (BTV) model. This choice is motivated by the proven effectiveness of the TV model in noise removal and edge preservation, with the BTV model further utilized to enhance the restoration of fine and intricate details. The experimental results affirm the efficacy of the proposed model, supported by objective quantitative metrics and subjective assessments of visual appearance.
A Comparison of LSTM, GRU, and XGBoost for forecasting Morocco's yield curve
Authors:   Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Economics and Management Laboratory, Khouribga, Morocco, Jeaab K. , Saoudi Y. ,   Ibn Tofail University, Advanced Systems and Engineering Laboratory, Kenitra, Morocco, Falloul M. E. M. ,   Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Economics and Management Laboratory, Khouribga, Morocco
Published: October 2024

The field of time series forecasting has grown significantly over the past several years and is now highly active. In numerous application domains, deep neural networks are exact and powerful. They are among the most popular machine learning techniques for resolving big data issues because of these factors. Historically, there have been numerous methods for accurately predicting the subsequent change in time series data. The time series forecasting problem and its mathematical underpinnings are first articulated in this study. Following that, a description of the most popular deep learning architectures used to date with success in time series forecasting is provided, emphasizing both their benefits and drawbacks. Feedforward networks, recurrent neural networks (such as Elman networks), long- and short-term memory (LSTM), and gated recurrent units (GRU) are given special consideration. Furthermore, the advantages of the XGBoost boosting tree method have shown its superiority in numerous data mining competitions in recent years. The high coefficients of the metric measures indicate that the proposed XGBoost model provides good predictive performance, according to the results.
A practical approach to college timetable scheduling
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, M.K. College, Thakur R. K. ,   Department of Mathematics, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Agrawal N. K. ,   Department of Mathematics, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kumar P. ,   Department of Mathematics and Scientific Computing, NIT Hamirpur
Published: October 2024

This paper formulates the college timetable scheduling (CTTS) as a constraint satisfaction problem (CSP) in a manner that is easy to implement. Timetable scheduling is a process that is revised in every academic session and requires a lot of constraint checking, so it is inefficient to check the same type of constraints repeatedly to create a proper schedule manually. CSP is a natural choice for automating this process. The prototype presented in this paper is aimed to offer such assistance in scheduling classes for different courses running in an academic session keeping given different constraint checking like the limit check of the maximum number of lectures that can be assigned to a faculty, limit check of the maximum number of lectures that can be assigned to a course, detecting conflicts between courses scheduled in the same time slots, preventing overlapping assignments for faculty members in the same time slots. Here, first, the different aspects of the timetable scheduling problem are addressed, and then a technique is devised to help map the problem as a CSP.
Fuzzy expert model to assess the soil fertility for soybean production in Madhya Pradesh
Authors:   Department of Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, SGSITS Indore (M.P.), Navalakhe R. , Rathod G. ,   Government Holkar (Model, Autonomous) Science College, Indore (M.P.)
Published: October 2024

Fuzzy expert model to assess the soil fertility for soyabean production in Madhya Pradesh India is an agricultural country. Around 70 percent of the country's population are farmers. Farmers are the backbone of the country's economy. In this paper, we have developed a fuzzy logic-based expert model which will help suggest to the farmers the appropriate quantity and ratio of nutrients required by the soil for the proper growth of the soyabean crop in Madhya Pradesh. This fuzzy model can assist farmers in determining the status of available pH values, electric conductivity, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc., which are present in the soil. This work intends to forecast the amount of soil fertilizers that the soil needs based on the available fertilizers established during soil tests. Thus, our work will be useful for farmers to determine the soil fertility rate before sowing the soyabean crop. This fuzzy expert model has been implemented in MATLAB using a fuzzy toolbox.
Enhancing the vision graph model by elevating the precision diagnostics with attention and convolutions in medical imaging
Authors:   Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences Dhar EL Mehraz, LISAC Laboratory, Fez, Khaider Y. , Rahhali D. ,   Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences Dhar EL Mehraz, LISAC Laboratory, Fez, En Nahnahi N. ,   LISAC Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 showed us that rapid and accurate diagnostics is a necessity. Therefore, researchers began to implement deep learning models that can help the doctors to reach faster and reliable results, but there are more development to be done. In our research paper, we introduced an innovative approach to enhance the Vision Graph model's accuracy for better results. Our method exploits the strength of the ConvMixer architecture and Attention mechanism. We start by utilizing Depthwise convolution and Pointwise convolution to capture spatial information in detail while reducing computational complexity of the model. Additionally, we added a hybrid attention module in which we combine the Convolution-based attention with Self-attention to boost the model's patterns identifying ability. We tested these enhancements on the COVID radiology dataset and demonstrated that our approach can help models be more accurate in their results.
Twitter-sentiment analysis of Moroccan diabetic using Fuzzy C-means SMOTE and deep neural network
Authors:   Engineering Science Laboratory (LSI), Faculty Polydisciplinary of Taza, USMBA, Morocco, Roudani M. , Elkari B. ,   EIDIA, Euromed Research Center, Euro-Med University (UEMF), Fez, Morocco, El Moutaouakil K. ,   Engineering Science Laboratory (LSI), Faculty Polydisciplinary of Taza, USMBA, Morocco, Ourabah L. ,   EIDIA, Euromed Research Center, Euro-Med University (UEMF), Fez, Morocco, Hicham B. ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy University Cadi Ayyad, Sidi Abbad, Marrakech, Morocco, Chellak S. ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy University Cadi Ayyad, Sidi Abbad, Marrakech, Morocco
Published: October 2024

Effectively managing diabetes as a lifestyle condition involves fostering awareness, and social media is a powerful tool for this purpose. Analyzing the content of tweets on platforms like Twitter can greatly inform health communication strategies aimed at raising awareness about diabetes within the Moroccan community. Unfortunately, the corpus of tweets is imbalanced and the feature extraction leads to data sets with a very high dimension which affects the quality of sentiment analysis. This study focused on analyzing the content, sentiment, and reach of tweets specifically related to diabetes in Morocco. The proposed strategy processes in five steps: (a) data collection from Twitter platforms and manual labilization, (b) feature extraction using TF-IDF technique, (c) dimension reduction using deep neural network, (d) data balancing using Fuzzy C-Means SMOTE, and (e) tweets classification using five well-known classifiers. The proposed approach was compared with the classic system, which works directly on very large, unbalanced tweets. In terms of recall, precision, F1-score, and CPU time, the proposed system can perform highly accurate sentiment analysis in a reasonable CPU time.
A watermarking scheme for color images that achieves optimality using the Transit Search Algorithm
Authors:   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Tamimi M. , Bencherqui A. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Tahiri M. A. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Karmouni H. ,   National School of Applied Sciences, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, El Mloufy A. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Qjidaa H. ,   CED-ST, STIC, Laboratory of Electronic Signals and Systems of Information LESSI, Dhar El Mahrez, Faculty of Science, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah-Fez University, Fez, Sayyouri M. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez
Published: October 2024

This paper describes an innovative watermarking method that combines discrete wavelet transform (DWT), Hessenberg decomposition (HD), and singular value decomposition (SVD). To do this, the main image and the watermark are divided into three channels (red, green and blue – RGB). Then, each part of the main image individually undergoes the steps of DWT, HD and SVD, while the watermark components are processed by SVD. Insertion of the watermark is carried out by adjusting the singular values of the watermark and the main image, using a watermark scaling factor (α). The optimal choice of α poses a challenge, so the transit search algorithm is employed to find a trade-off between visibility and robustness. To evaluate this method, comparisons are made with other studies using various optimization algorithms such as particle swarm optimization, artificial bee colony and fly optimization algorithm. The results of the experiments confirm the effectiveness of this technique.
Modeling the thermoelectric characteristics of nanostructured material
Authors:   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Voznyak O. M. , Kostrobij P. P. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Polovyi V. Ye. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: October 2024

Considered the one-dimensional model of a nanostructured thermoelectric material, in which modeled a nanograin by a potential well, and grain boundaries are represented by potential barriers. The well and barriers are modeled by Gaussian-type potentials. Developed a software product to calculate the transmission coefficient through the quantum structure "barrier–well–barrier", based on the Thomas algorithm. Carried out numerical calculations of the specific conductivity and the Seebeck coefficient for the proposed model. The calculation results agree well with the experimental data.
Doing Counselling Research.
Authors: Parkin Fran
Published: October 2024

Reviews the book "Doing Counselling Research," by J. McLeod.
Responsibility in Counselling Supervision in New Zealand: An Exploratory Study of Supervisor Perspectives.
Authors: Crocket Kathie , Cooper Desmond , Crockett John , Elder Jill , Flanagan Paul , Horide Peter , Mortlock Susan , Silvester Glen , Talbot Wendy , White Carol
Published: October 2024

This study investigated how experienced supervisors understand the matter of supervisor responsibility, and the effects of that understanding for supervision practice. The study was developed as part of the curriculum content of a graduate paper in supervision: one purpose was the professional education of the researchers, while the second was to promote discussion within the local profession about supervision practices, in the absence of a New Zealand literature. Nine experienced supervisors, located throughout New Zealand, were interviewed for the study. Results suggest that while participants were prepared to be accountable and responsible for their own work as supervisors, they differed in respect of their views on supervisors' responsibility for counsellors' practice and for clients. Clear, negotiated agreements were seen to be central to the exercise of responsibility. Ideas about locating responsibility within networks of practice were reflected in supervisors' willingness to supervise new counsellors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
The Pastoral Needs of International Students in New Zealand Secondary Schools.
Authors: Everts Johannes F.
Published: October 2024

A study of some 400 international students reveals that they are, on average, modestly successful in coping with the challenges of settling into the local school and peer community. While they receive support from other overseas-born students, many teachers, and some local peers, their integration into the peer community remains thwarted by the perceived attitude of local peers. These findings form a background of current research evidence against which the potential of specific pastoral care provisions can be explored and developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Best Friends, Worst Enemies: The Same-Sex Friendships of Year 10 Girls.
Authors: Lange Ro , Agee Margaret Nelson , Dixon Robyn
Published: October 2024

Bullying is a major concern for school counsellors, and has been shown to have an adverse effect on young people's mental health. There is a significant group of girls in mid-adolescence who are at risk of developing mental health problems. Among the signs of distress that arise for adolescents, girls' friendship issues are often presented to school counsellors. Overseas research shows that girls' same-sex friendships are influenced by various factors, including behaviour similar to bullying. This type of bullying is invisible because it occurs within the friendship group. A pilot study of New Zealand Year 10 girls' perceptions of their same-sex friendships found evidence of behaviours associated with bullying. Same-sex friendships are marked by support, but also by uncertainty and conflict, with sanctions against help-seeking from adults. A larger study to investigate this area would assist with identifying more precisely the features of bullying behaviour. Implications for counsellors are discussed, in light of the need to provide the best possible support for a group that is at risk in terms of their well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Counselling and Deafness.
Authors: Hill Dianne
Published: October 2024

Deaf people who identify with the Deaf community perceive the world differently to hearing people. This article is about the complex developmental, communication and cultural differences that are part of the Deaf world. Reference is made to the role of school counsellor at Kelston Deaf Education Centre (KDEC) and one counsellor's work with Deaf students and their families and caregivers. It outlines the many Deaf cultural, identity and community issues encountered and the skills and strategies found to be effective when working with Deaf people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Culture's Currency: Indian Women and Multicultural Counselling.
Authors: Pio Edwina
Published: October 2024

This paper offers insights into the intersecting cultural layers of Indian women migrants in Aotearoa New Zealand. Utilising qualitative methodology, information is garnered from the work and life experiences of 30 Indian women resident in New Zealand. Their stories focus on their employment experiences and the challenge of finding work relevant to their qualifications and experience. Their footprints in a new land display an initial journey of trauma, hurt and identity struggles, followed in many instances by a deep and abiding sense of fulfilment for having the courage and grit to make their dreams and hopes a reality in New Zealand. The paper concludes with questions for reflection in the domain of multicultural counselling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Deaf Counsellors and Counselling: A Personal View.
Authors: Loving-Molloy David
Published: October 2024

Presents insights on deaf counselors and counseling service, based on personal experience. Work experience as a deaf counselor in New Zealand; Challenges as a counselor; Limitations on counseling service for the deaf in provincial cities.
A Practitioner Survey of Interactive Drawing Therapy as Used in New Zealand.
Authors: Everts Hans , Withers Russell
Published: October 2024

This study comprises an anonymous survey of 235 practitioners of Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT) in New Zealand. Most respondents had only completed the Foundation Course, and reported practising IDT with reasonable confidence and success in a limited proportion of their work. IDT was considered useful across a range of clients (especially children and adolescents) and presenting problems, in getting to core issues and empowering clients to establish goals for change -- particularly when used by practitioners skilled in its use and able to manage client resistance. IDT was seen as compatible with a wide range of other modalities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
The Therapeutic Use of Metaphor in Interactive Drawing Therapy.
Authors: Stone Christine , Everts Hans
Published: October 2024

This article is based on a dissertation carried out by Christine as part of her MEd in Counselling at the University of Auckland in 2004. It comprises the results of an investigation into the therapeutic use of client-generated metaphor in Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT), where it is expressed in visual form and claims to make a contribution to the change-making process. The use of metaphor in IDT is discussed in relation to findings in the literature. A small field study presents the results of a qualitative inquiry into how five trained and experienced IDT therapists used metaphor with selected clients to facilitate therapeutic change. The results suggest that metaphor expressed in visual form and used in the IDT process is a powerful means of accessing aspects of the psyche and facilitating therapeutic change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)