bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CERAMIC COMPLEX OF KLOCHKOVSKY SETTLEMENT II IN THE IVANOVO REGION
Authors: Несмиян О.А. , Несмиян В.Г.
Published: September 2024

В статье рассматривается керамика из раскопок селища конца X – первой половины XII в. Клочково II, расположенного в центре Волго-Клязьминского междуречья. В результате анализа состава керамического комплекса памятника делается вывод о значительной роли финно-угорского субстрата в формировании древнерусского населения региона. 

The ceramics from the excavation of the rural settlement of the end of X – the first half of the XIIth century Klochkovo II located in the center of the Volga-Klyazma interfluve is examined in the article. The conclusion about a significant role of a Finno-Ugric substratum in formation of the Old Russian population of the region is drawn as a result of the analysis of structure of a ceramic complex of a site.
TYPOGRAPHSKIY EXCAVATION OF 2016. NEw DATA TO THE HISTORICAL TOPOGRAPHY OF ROSTOV THE GREAT
Authors: Нефедов В.С. , Орлов В.Н. , Самойлович Н.Г.
Published: September 2024

Небольшие по площади спасательные раскопки на отдаленном от исторического центра города участке на ул. Окружной выявили отложения XI–XIII вв. Исследованы сооружения городской усадьбы, существовавшей на протяжении длительного времени и погибшей в пожаре, уточнены границы распространения раннегородского культурного слоя, впервые обнаруженного в верховьях озерного притока – речки Пижермы. 

The paper is devoted to the results of security excavations in the territory of Rostov the Great in 2016. The area where the work was carried out was located at a considerable distance from the historical center of the city – 700 m from the Kremlin and 400 m from the shore of the lake Nero. Nevertheless, the thickness of the cultural layer in the excavated area of 48 sq. m. reached 0.30–0.50 m. The layer is well stratified, the remains of constructions of two construction periods remained. The period of existence of buildings can be defined within the XII–XIII centuries. However, the initial development of the territory falls on an earlier time, as indicated by the findings of fragments of modelled and circular ceramics of early forms. The modelled ceramics in Rostov is a reliable indicator of deposits of the X–XI centuries. As a result it is possible to claim that the territory of Rostov in the XI century was more, than it was supposed earlier and exceeded 15 hectares calculated according to the results of works of the previous years.
Deciphering Isotopic Fine Structures of Silylated Compounds in Gas Chromatography - Vacuum Photoionization Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry of Bio-Oils
Authors: Vesga Martínez Silvia Juliana , Rüger Christopher Paul , Kösling Paul , Schade Julian , Ehlert Sven , Tsybin Yury O. , Zimmermann Ralf
Published: September 2024

We introduce vacuum resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization (REMPI) with high-resolution Orbitrap Fourier transform mass spectrometry (FTMS) for analyzing silylated polar compounds. UV laser radiation at 248 nm sensitively and selectively targets aromatic constituents, while high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) enables high-performance mass spectrometric detection. This workflow enhances the detection confidence of polar constituents by identifying unique isotopologue patterns, including at the isotopic fine structure (IFS) level, in analytical standards and complex bio-oils. A direct and derivatized gas chromatography (GC) procedure on a polar standard component mixture allowed us to explore the general ionization and detection characteristics of REMPI FTMS. HRMS enabled the examination of the complex isotopologue profiles, revealing distinct patterns for the CHOxSiy-class compounds. Particularly in complex mixtures, this isobaric complexity exceeded the classical mass resolution capabilities of the employed Orbitrap D30 series and prompted the usage of prolonged transients via an external data acquisition system. This procedure substantially improved mass spectrometric results by recording the unprocessed time-domain transient data for up to 2 seconds. Notably, the ability to distinguish diagnostic isotopic pairs, such as 12C/29Si vs. 13C/28Si with a mass split of ∼3.79 mDa and 13C12C/28Si29Si vs. 13C2/28Si2, with an approximate mass difference of ∼3.32 mDa, demonstrates a significant and expected performance improvement. Finally, we benchmark the GC HRMS methodology to identify silylated oxygenated and nitrogen-containing constituents in ultra-complex bio-oil samples.
Hydrogen diffusion on Ni(100): A Combined Machine-Learning, Ring Polymer Molecular Dynamics, and Kinetic Monte Carlo Study
Authors: Steffen Julien , Alibakhshi Amin
Published: September 2024

We introduce a methodological framework coupling machine-learning potentials, kinetic Monte Carlo (kMC), and ring polymer molecular dynamics (RPMD) to draw a comprehensive physical picture of the collective diffusion of hydrogen atoms on metal surfaces. For the benchmark case of hydrogen diffusion on a Ni(100) surface, the hydrogen adsorption and diffusion energetics and its dependence on the local coverage is described via a neural-network potential, where the training data is computed via periodic DFT and include all relevant optimized diffusion and desorption paths, sampled by nudged elastic band optimizations and molecular dynamics simulations. Nuclear quantum effects, being crucial for processes involving hydrogen at low temperatures, are treated by RPMD. The diffusion rate constants are calculated with a combination of umbrella samplings employed to map the free energy profile and separate samplings of recrossing trajectories to obtain the transmission coefficient. The calculated diffusion rates for different temperatures and local environments are then combined and fitted into a kMC model allowing to access larger time and length scales. Our results demonstrate an outstanding performance for the trained neural network potential in reproducing reference DFT energies and forces. We report the effective diffusion rates for different temperatures and hydrogen surface coverages obtained via this recipe in good agreement with the experimental results. The method combination proposed in this study can be instrumental for a wide range of applications in materials science.
Revisiting the effect of trypsin digestion buffers on artificial deamidation
Authors: Sutherland Emmajay , Veth Tim S. , Riley Nicholas M.
Published: September 2024

Deamidation of asparagine and glutamine residues occurs spontaneously, influenced by pH, temperature, and incubation time, and can be accelerated by adjacent amino acid residues. Incubation conditions used for proteolytic digestion in bottom-up proteomic studies can induce significant deamidation. This has prompted studies into modifications to common trypsin digestion protocols, including shorter incubation times and specific lysis buffers, to minimize chemical deamidation. Prior work suggested ammonium acetate at pH 6 to minimize chemical deamidation, but this buffer has compatibility issues with trypsin digestion and common assays (e.g., bicinchoninic acid assays). Here, we re-evaluated former comparisons of Tris-HCl, ammonium bicarbonate, and triethylammonium bicarbonate buffers for the amount of artificial, chemically induced deamidation generated in a standard bottom-up proteomics workflow and added an evaluation of two commonly used and biologically compatible buffers, HEPES (4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid) and EPPS, (3-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]propane-1-sulfonic acid). Our findings show that HEPES exhibited the least amount of artificial deamidation and is a wise choice for general proteomic experiments, especially for studies considering N-glycosylation.
Tailoring Mechanical Properties for Additive Manufacturing: Strategic Molecular Design of UV-Curable Bio-based Oligoester Resins via Diacid and Diol Exploration
Authors: Bokhari Syed , Sevening Jensen , Catchmark Jeffrey , Chmely Stephen
Published: September 2024

Digital Light Processing (DLP) is a 3D printing technology that enables the fabrication of complex, high-resolution structures; however, the mechanical properties of DLP-printed objects are often limited by the resins used. This study focuses on developing and characterizing bio-based polyester UV-curable resins with tunable mechanical properties optimized for DLP 3D printing. Bio-based polyester resins were synthesized by direct esterification polycondensation reaction of itaconic and/or succinic acids with 1,2-propane-, 1,4-butane-, and/or 1,8-octanediols followed by blending with triethylene glycol dimethacrylate. The bio-renewable nature of the resin components provides several advantages over traditional petroleum-derived resins. The diacid and diol monomers come from renewable feedstocks such as corn, soybean, and vegetable oils rather than finite fossil fuel reserves. Furthermore, bio-renewable materials lower dependence on petrochemicals and increase the sustainability of 3D printing. The effects of diacid structure and diol chain length on resin properties were systematically investigated. Chemical characteristics were investigated by NMR and FTIR and suggested successful synthesis of the desired bio-based polyesters. By varying the molecular design, diacid, and diol building blocks, the molecular weight, crosslink density, and mechanical performance were tailored. The liquid resins were characterized by gel permeation chromatography and rheological measurements, and solid UV-cured objects were characterized by static and dynamic tensile testing. Rheological studies confirmed all resin formulations displayed shear-thinning behavior ideal for DLP printing. Mechanical testing revealed that varying diacid and diol components could modulate tensile elastic modulus and elongation at break from 0.1-1.0 GPa and 3.5-8.5%, respectively. Printability was assessed by printing a resolution test structure on a DLP 3D printer equipped with a 405 nm LED source. This ability to tailor the properties of bio-based polyester resins by molecular design provides an avenue for fabricating high-performance DLP-printed objects targeted for specific applications ranging from prototypes to end-use products.
Graph Transformer Foundation Model for modeling ADMET properties
Authors: Mizera Mikolaj , Lin Arkadii , Babin Eugene , Kashkur Yury , Sitnik Tatiana , Chan Ien An , Yedige Arsen , Vendin Maksim , Baybekov Shamkhal , Aladinskiy Vladimir
Published: September 2024

Pre-trained on vast datasets, foundation models demonstrate strong generalization across different tasks, particularly in natural language processing and computer vision. This study explores the potential of applying foundation models to the domain of ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity) property prediction, a critical task in early-stage drug discovery. We present a Graph Transformer Foundation Model (GTFM) that combines the strengths of graph neural networks (GNNs) and transformer architectures to model molecular graphs. We use self-supervised learning (SSL) to extract useful representations from large unlabeled datasets by predicting masked nodes/edges and the Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture (JEPA). The latter demonstrates superior performance in most tasks by learning robust and predictive features from molecular graphs. The GTFM is benchmarked against classical machine learning models using predefined molecular descriptors. The results demonstrate that the GTFM, especially when employing JEPA, outperforms classical approaches for ADMET property prediction in 8 out of 19 classification and 5 out of 9 regression tasks, being comparable in the rest. This shows foundation models, specifically GTFM, as a promising approach for ADMET modeling, providing a scalable and versatile solution for drug discovery applications.
Influence of Replacement Decisions on Performance of Bungoma County, Saccos in Kenya
Authors: Wilkister Barasa Lukela , Musiega Maniangi , Angela Mungai
Published: September 2024

Purpose: To determine the influence of replacement decisions on performance of Bungoma County, Saccos in Kenya.
Methodology/Approach: This paper used correlational study design that looked at the replacement decisions and Sacco performance. The study population was 600 Sacco employees comprising of chief finance officers, chief executive officer, administrative staff and accountants. The sample drew up to240. Proportionate sampling was adopted for the study. Data was gathered through primary mode basically questionnaires. This was executed through structured questions for clarity purposes. Data was presented using tables. Data analysis factored both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings: Results show that 54% of replacement decision influence performance of saccos, this is as shown by R2 of 0.544, Similarly that p=0.000<0.05 further indicated that replacement decision has a significant effect on performance hence rejection of null hypotheses
Implications: The following recommendation was made based on the study conclusion: On Replacement decisions SACCOs should avoid outdated technology, design amicable policies and procedures
Exploring Students’ Code-Switching in Intensive English University Classes in Lebanon: A Case Study
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University -- Chouran Beirut, Abouchala Nour
Published: September 2024

Codeswitching is the act of using two or more languages within a conversation. It is observed particularly among bi/multilingual speakers. In Lebanon, students are exposed to multiple languages, thus codeswitching occurs seamlessly even within English only classrooms such as the intensive English class. This study aimed to explore student codeswitching tendencies within intensive English classes at an English-medium university in Lebanon. It also investigated the contexts in which students felt compelled to express themselves in a language other than English, as well as the reason behind their codeswitching behaviors. Data was collected through an exploratory approach using qualitative and quantitative instruments including questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Findings revealed that learners felt compelled to code-switch more frequently in reading and writing sessions. They believed this is due to the fact that writing and reading sessions introduced a plethora of new vocabulary words in which they felt the need to codeswitch to enhance their comprehension. Interestingly, bilingual students perceived code-switching as a negative habit, as they felt it might hinder their language acquisition process, whereas multilingual students found it beneficial, as they felt it helped them make connections with words they already knew. Further research should be conducted in other higher education institutions in Lebanon.
СИНЕРГІЯ АВТОМОБІЛЬНОГО ТРАНСФЕРУ ТА УТРИМАННЯ АВТОМОБІЛЬНИХ ДОРІГ
Authors: Neronov S. , Pliekhova G. , Ocheretenko S.
Published: September 2024

В наш час в ІТ індустрії активно працюють над інтелектуалізацією електронних систем автомобілів та моніторингом стану та умов руху транспортних засобів з метою підвищення якості та оптимізації технічних характеристик вітчизняних наземних транспортних систем., поліпшення умов надання транспортних послуг мешканцям та підприємствам міст та регіонів України. Головне у цьому є стандартизація, керування стандартними правилами ISО/IEC 15288:2002 «Systems Engineering – systems life cycle processes» - системна інженерія – життєвий цикл складних систем. Існуючі окремі рішення ІТ індустрії повинні бути пов’язані із створенням нових систем та мереж саме автомобільного трансферу для переміщення пасажирів або вантажу у просторі та часі та умовами спеціальної просторово часової орієнтації, якісного та своєчасного виконання усього комплексу ІТ індустрії як автомобільного трансферу не тільки технічного, але і саме інтелектуального прийняття інженерних рішень згідно логіки професійної людини. Це віртуальна людська логіка водія- професіонала -перевізника. Це і є професіональний технічний, інструмент трансферної системи.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM MODEL OF A MOBILE PLATFORM UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM THREATS IN THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Boriak Bohdan , Yanko Alina , Ovsii Dmytro , Prorok Maksym
Published: September 2024

The article presents a control system model for a mobile robotic platform (unmanned vehicle) and proposes methods for improving the control system elements under the influence of electromagnetic spectrum threats in the information environment. The control model for the robotic platform includes the ability to operate the platform mechanisms in two modes: manual and automated. The use of the mobile platform in manual mode is necessary for operational control in the absence of electromagnetic interference aimed at disrupting the data transmission devices of the robotic platform. To ensure the operation of the mobile platform under the presence of electromagnetic interference, the control system must be capable of managing the platform devices in an automated or automatic mode. The aim of the article is to formalize the control system model for the mobile platform, identify the shortcomings of existing control systems, and explore ways to eliminate these shortcomings. The results obtained: quantitative indicators from the conducted research indicate the potential use of video information processing models, used by the unmanned vehicle operator for spatial orientation, for the autonomous operation of the unmanned vehicle. Conclusions: the implementation of data processing models in the mobile platform's control system will enable the automation of control processes for the unmanned vehicle under conditions of electromagnetic interference affecting the data transmission devices of the robotic platform.
МОДЕЛЬ МОБІЛЬНОГО ДОДАТКУ, ЯКА ОРІЄНТОВАНА НА ОБРОБКУ ДАНИХ
Authors: Beshta Viacheslav , Komarychev Andrii , Filimonchuk Tetiana , Baraniei Dmytro
Published: September 2024

Актуальність цього дослідження полягає у тому, що розвиток сучасних технологій та швидкий темп життя суспільства вимагають від мобільних додатків не лише високої продуктивності, але й забезпечення високого рівня зручності для користувачів. Об'єктом дослідження в даному контексті є модель, яка спроектована для мобільного додатку. Модель складається з декількох взаємопов'язаних елементів, включаючи інтерфейс користувача, клієнтську та серверну частини, API, заходи безпеки, аналітику та моніторинг, хмарні сервіси та модулі тестування. Кожен компонент відповідає за конкретний аспект функціоналу, сприяє стабільності та ефективності мобільного додатку. Робота також враховує можливість розширення та адаптації моделі в майбутньому для відповіді на зростаючі вимоги користувачів та технологічні тенденції. Предметом дослідження виступає взаємодія компонентів моделі мобільного додатку. В роботі аналізується, як кожен компонент моделі впливає на функціональність та продуктивність додатку в цілому, спрямовуючи увагу на оптимізацію його роботи для досягнення кращих результатів. Результати. Кожен компонент запропонованої моделі відіграє важливу роль у стабільності та ефективності мобільного додатку, а також враховує розширення моделі за рахунок додавання необхідних складових. Висновки. Вивчення моделі мобільного додатку є важливим кроком у забезпеченні його успішного функціонування. Розуміння взаємодії компонентів та оптимальних шляхів їхньої конфігурації дозволяє досягти високої ефективності та конкурентоспроможності на ринку мобільних додатків.
КОМП’ЮТЕРНА МОДЕЛЬ ПОШИРЕННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ВІРУСІВ У СОЦІАЛЬНІЙ МЕРЕЖІ ПРИ РІЗНІЙ ПОВЕДІНЦІ КОРИСТУВАЧІВ
Authors: Tkachenko O. , Meleshko Ye. , Mikhav V.
Published: September 2024

У наш час моделювання процесів поширення інформаційних вірусів є важливою задачею кібербезпеки, адже треба чітко розрізняти де правда, а де фейк, вміти виявляти джерело поширення фейкових новин і протидіяти дезінформації, щоб доносити до людей істину. Метою даної роботи було створення та дослідження комп’ютерної моделі поширення інформаційних вірусів у соціальній мережі при різній поведінці користувачів. Для виконання поставленої мети було використано епідеміологічну модель SIRS та моделі генерації структури соціальної мережі Барабаши-Альберт та Воттса-Строгаца. Модель SIRS ідеально підходить для імітації поширення комп’ютерного вірусу, адже в цій моделі людина може приймати циклічно три стани: здоровий, хворий та з імунітетом, а потім знов здоровий, а в соціальній мережі користувач заражується фейком замість вірусу і також проходить через ці стани. Для моделювання структури соціальної мережі було використано алгоритми БарабашиАльберт і Воттса-Строгаца, які доступні в бібліотеці Networkx мови програмування Python. Запропоновано декілька різних способів поведінки користувачів для захисту від інформаційних вірусів, зокрема, видалення зв’язків між користувачами, видалення користувачів з мережі та блокування користувачів при їх підозрілій активності. Здійснено емпіричне дослідження та порівняння запропонованих методів боротьби з інформаційним вірусом за різними критеріями. Було запропоновано початкові параметри мережі, а саме, кількість користувачів, кількість зв’язків між ними та коефіцієнти моделі SIRS. З використанням мови програмування Python та бібліотек Pygame і Networkx було реалізовано запропоновану модель поширення інформаційного вірусу в соціальній мережі та змодельовано такі методи боротьби з фейком як: видалення зв’язків між користувачами, створення нового зв’язку, видалення користувачів, блокування користувачів. Найкращий результат боротьби з інформаційним вірусом ми отримуємо при комбінуванні методів видалення зв’язків і користувачів, а також блокуванні користувачів. При запропонованій поведінці користувачів інформаційному вірусу вдалося вдало протидіяти й виявити поширювача фейку та видалити його, при цьому кількість зв’язків між користувачами соціальної мережі зменшилась не дуже суттєво.
A ROBUST METHOD FOR EMBEDDING AND EXTRACTING WATERMARKS IN VIDEO USING DISCRETE COSINE TRANSFORM
Authors: Zhou Minglei , Kuchuk Nina , Grynov Denys
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a robust method for embedding and extracting watermarks in video frames using Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT). The method ensures high imperceptibility and maintains the quality of the video while embedding the watermark in the luminance component of each frame. Extensive experiments demonstrate the method's robustness against common video processing operations, including compression, noise addition, and cropping. The proposed approach is computationally efficient, making it suitable for real-time applications. Future work aims to optimize the algorithm for faster performance and enhance robustness against more sophisticated attacks. Practical applications include digital rights management, content verification, and forensic analysis.
Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance bensulfuron‐methyl
Authors:   European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Álvarez Fernando , Arena Maria , Auteri Domenica , Leite Sofia Batista , Binaglia Marco , Castoldi Anna Federica , Chiusolo Arianna , Colagiorgi Angelo , Colas Mathilde , Crivellente Federica , De Lentdecker Chloe , De Magistris Isabella , Egsmose Mark , Fait Gabriella , Ferilli Franco , Santonja German Giner , Gouliarmou Varvara , Halling Katrin , Nogareda Laia Herrero , Ippolito Alessio , Istace Frederique , Jarrah Samira , Kardassi Dimitra , Kienzler Aude , Lanzoni Anna , Lava Roberto , Leuschner Renata , Linguadoca Alberto , Louisse Jochem , Lythgo Christopher , Magrans Oriol , Mangas Iris , Mavriou Galini , Mioč Andrea , Miron Ileana , Molnar Tunde , Padovani Laura , Padricello Vincenzo , Panzarea Martina , Parra Morte Juan Manuel , Rizzuto Simone , Romac Anamarija , Rortais Agnès , Santos Miguel , Serafimova Rositsa , Sharp Rachel , Szentes Csaba , Terron Andrea , Theobald Anne , Tiramani Manuela , Vianello Giorgia , Villamar‐Bouza Laura
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State Italy and co‐rapporteur Member State Spain for the pesticide active substance bensulfuron‐methyl are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/1659. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of bensulfuron‐methyl as an herbicide on rice and spring cereals (spring wheat, spring barley, oat, rye, triticale). The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are identified.
Aportes tecnológicos a la vivienda emergente: “soporte para el habitar” en fronteras de un barrio popular de la ciudad de mar del plata
Authors: Cacopardo Gabriel , Santacroce Franco Maximiliano
Published: September 2024

El propósito de este artículo es exponer el resultado de una experiencia de construcción con el sistema tecnológico denominado “Soporte para el Habitar” en el marco de las tecnologías de inclusión social (TIS). Esta experiencia se contextualiza en el barrio popular El Caribe de la ciudad de Mar del Plata, un asentamiento popular. El objetivo principal es analizar una experiencia de trabajo territorial interactoral, interdisciplinar e intersectorial. Se sitúa en el contexto de una familia en situación extrema de criticidad y vulnerabilidad. Con enorme dificultad de acceder a un hábitat digno por precarias condiciones económicas y socioterritoriales, se brindó apoyo desde esta red mediante las TIS. Se usó la tecnología que denominamos “Soporte para el Habitar” en un principio y el posterior cierre de la envolvente con materiales y mano de obra gestionada y pensada desde una perspectiva social.
Hacer “el tramo”: urbanización y trabajo cooperativo en un barrio de la cuenca Matanza-Riachuelo
Authors: Barreto Lucas
Published: September 2024

A partir de la investigación etnográfica en una cooperativa de mantenimiento y limpieza de arroyos de un barrio popular del Gran Buenos Aires se busca abordar la conjunción entre trabajo y urbanización. Por un lado, la investigación se concentra en los sentidos construidos sobre el trabajo y el valor que condensa dicha actividad, la cual implica organizarse laboralmente con otros, mixturar el trabajo intensivo y esforzado con momentos de placer y descanso, demostrar y transmitir conocimientos técnicos específicos y tratar los conflictos de manera resolutiva. Por otro lado, este trabajo se articula con otras formas de aprovisionamiento y de obtención de ingresos, las cuales son sostenidas en un amplio abanico de opciones. Finalmente, se exploran los modos en que se configura cotidianamente la tarea en la cooperativa: el trabajo de mantener “limpio el barrio” está estrechamente enlazado con el “trabajo político”, ya que las cooperativas se enmarcan en organizaciones barriales caracterizadas por la movilización de vínculos y actividades ligadas a la vida política local. Pero también se conecta con el “trabajo de urbanizar”, esto es, como una dimensión más del proceso continuo de producción del hábitat. Esta exploración permitirá una aproximación a las maneras en que los sectores populares construyen tramas de bienestar y proyectos colectivos con los cuales lidian ante una vida urbana compleja, incierta y estructurada por una creciente precarización.
Ciudades y Territorios que cuidan: Infraestructuras de cuidados con enfoque de género
Authors: Rizzo Cintia , Cordoba Soledad
Published: September 2024

El déficit y/o la precariedad de infraestructuras urbanas ha caracterizado históricamente a las aglomeraciones de América Latina;  en particular a las zonas más segregadas de la ciudad. Sin embargo, esta desigualdad genera impactos diferenciales en la vida cotidiana y en el uso del tiempo de varones, mujeres y diversidades. Debido a mandatos y estereotipos de género en nuestras sociedades occidentales, la exclusividad de las tareas de cuidado y domésticas ha sido asignada a las mujeres. La división social y sexual del trabajo ha provocado una dicotomía de espacios en la vida cotidiana, siendo el mundo público potestad de los varones, relegando a las mujeres al confinamiento doméstico e invisibilizando la productividad de su trabajo. La planificación urbana, no está exenta de estas dicotomías, históricamente se ha diseñado la ciudad desde una perspectiva patriarcal y heteronormativa, por lo cual al pensar en la construcción de las infraestructuras se priorizan los servicios y equipamientos con relación a la productividad, en detrimento de la reproducción y sostenibilidad de la vida.
El presente artículo se centra en el análisis de las infraestructuras de cuidado, particularmente en cómo su déficit y/o precariedad impacta diferencialmente en la vida de las mujeres. Presenta los principales hallazgos de un estudio diagnóstico en barrios de la localidad de José C. Paz (Gran Buenos Aires, Argentina), durante el año 2021- 2022, que indaga sobre ¿cuáles son las estrategias individuales y colectivas de las mujeres para resolver necesidades en torno al déficit de infraestructuras y servicios de cuidado, agudizado en la pandemia COVID-19?, ¿qué apoyos institucionales reciben?,¿ cómo impacta el desarrollo de estas tareas en su vida cotidiana, y qué impactos tiene en la comunidad para la resolución de necesidades el desarrollo de estas actividades en los espacios comunitarios? A partir de este diagnóstico, se presentan una serie de recomendaciones y reflexiones con el objetivo de promover una propuesta integral de cuidados.
El presente artículo se centra en el análisis de las infraestructuras de cuidado, y en cómo su déficit y/o precariedad impacta diferencialmente en la vida de las mujeres. Presenta los principales hallazgos de un estudio diagnóstico en barrios de la localidad de José C. Paz, durante el año 2021- 2022, que indaga sobre: cuáles son las estrategias individuales y colectivas de las mujeres para resolver necesidades en torno al déficit de infraestructuras y servicios de cuidado, agudizado en la pandemia COVID-19; qué apoyos institucionales reciben; cómo impacta el desarrollo de estas tareas en su vida cotidiana, y qué impactos tiene en la comunidad para la resolución de necesidades el desarrollo de estas actividades en los espacios comunitarios. Para finalizar, a partir de este diagnóstico, se presentan una serie de recomendaciones y reflexiones a fin de promover una propuesta integral de cuidados.
Optimalisasi Pajak dan Retribusi Melalui Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif di Balangan
Authors: Sasongko Dhimas Wahyu , Yuliani Rahma
Published: September 2024

This research aims to measure the potential for regional taxes and levies through city tourism and the creative economy, analyze the potential and obstacles to the integration of city tourism and the creative economy in Balangan Regency; and measuring how much potential PAD develops from taxes and levies for the development of tourism and the creative economy in Balangan Regency. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by focusing on the efforts made by Regional Government Organizations as well as the factors that encourage or inhibit the development of taxes and levies to increase the PAD of Balangan Regency. The analysis techniques used by researchers are data analysis before going to the field, data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model, feasibility analysis through Potential and Constraints, and data calculation analysis. The results of this research show that hotel taxes, restaurant taxes and the like, food/catering services taxes increased by 0.06%, 4.54% and 4.94% respectively and the affected levies were business services levies (recreational services, tourism and sports by 100% and use of regional assets by 8.08%) and parking services on the side of public roads by 34.97%. The potential increase in taxes and levies also affects the increase in PAD by 0.408%.
Peran Perilaku Keuangan Dalam Memediasi Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan dan Pendapatan Terhadap Keputusan Berinvestasi
Authors: Ilyas Andre , Nuryati Arnita , Suryadi Dodi , Yeni Fitri
Published: September 2024

This research aims to see whether financial literacy and income affect investment decisions with financial behavior as an intervening variable. The population in this study were 53 SMEs in the services sector in Kec. Padang Barat, Kota Padang. The sampling technique in this research was Nonprobability Sampling using Total Sampling with a total of 53 SMEs Services that are Actively Investing in Kec. Padang Barat, Kota Padang. Analysis of processing data used in SPSS 23. The results of this study are financial literacy has a negative and not significant effect on financial behavior, income has a positive effect on financial behavior, financial literacy has a negative effect on investment decisions, income and financial behavior have a positive effect on investment decisions. Furthermore, financial literacy and income has a negative effect on investment decisions through financial behavior.
Analisis Sentimen Publik Terhadap Kenaikan Tarif PPN di Indonesia dengan Pendekatan VADER
Authors: Fauziah Novi
Published: September 2024

Kebijakan perpajakan seringkali dianggap sebagai isu yang menarik untuk dibicarakan publik dan menimbulkan tanggapan pro dan kontra. Tanggapan tersebut mengandung sentimen positif dan negatif yang diungkapkan melalui media sosial khususnya Twitter (X). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana sentimen masyarakat terhadap kebijakan perpajakan di Indonesia khususnya kenaikan tarif pajak pertambahan nilai (PPN). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode pendekatan VADER (Valence Aware Dictionary and Sentiment Reasoner) yang belum banyak digunakan pada penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya. Pendekatan ini dapat mengukur bagaimana respon masyarakat terhadap kenaikan tarif PPN melalui media sosial dan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam mengenai interaksi antara kebijakan publik dan persepsi masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dominannya sentimen negatif, kritik, dan kekhawatiran masyarakat terhadap kenaikan tarif PPN yang memperparah kesenjangan pendapatan dan belanja sehingga hanya menambah beban masyarakat. Namun sentimen positif mendukung kenaikan tarif PPN karena mempercepat pemerataan pembangunan ekonomi nasional.
Persepsi Wajib Pajak Mengenai Korupsi, Penegakan Hukum dan Sikap Rasional Terhadap Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak
Authors: Herlina Saskia , Rodiah Siti
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate how taxpayers' views on corruption, law enforcement, and reasonable attitudes affect their level of compliance with tax obligations. This study used a sample of 100 taxpayers registered at KPP Pratama Pekanbaru Tampan. This research uses the accidental sampling method, which involves selecting participants based on chance and not based on certain criteria. This means that anyone who is encountered during the research is considered a suitable data source. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula. Data were collected through the use of questionnaire techniques and analyzed using SPSS statistical software, specifically version 25. The study employed various data analysis techniques, including validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression test, t-test, and coefficient of determination. The results show that the independent variables, namely perceptions of tax corruption, law enforcement, and rational attitudes, jointly affect the dependent variable, namely taxpayer compliance.
THEMATIC EVOLUTION OF WORKPLACE INCLUSION: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Chauhan Neeraj , Ahlawat Pardeep K.
Published: September 2024

This study use bibliometric and thematic analytic techniques to monitor the development of several subjects in the literature on workplace inclusion, as seen by managers and workers. The emphasis has shifted from just adhering to anti-discrimination rules to acknowledging the need of fostering inclusion within a heterogeneous workforce. This change is shown by noteworthy discoveries that unveil novel topics, alterations, and theoretical frameworks. The study's findings emphasise the significance of promoting an inclusive environment and demonstrate how these changing attitudes have a substantial impact on organisational innovation, employee involvement, and overall effectiveness.
Olívia e a Internet
Authors: Jobim Andrews , Giraffa Lucia
Published: September 2024

"Olívia e a Internet" é uma encantadora aventura que acompanha Olívia, uma menina curiosa que descobre o fascinante mundo da Internet. Ao receber um computador portátil, Olívia se depara com Chipinho, um divertido guia digital que a ajuda a explorar a rede mundial de computadores. Juntos, eles visitam diferentes "sites", onde Olívia aprende sobre a importância da segurança online, da verificação de informações e dos perigos de se esconder atrás de disfarces digitais. A história traz lições valiosas para crianças sobre o uso responsável da Internet, mostrando que, apesar de ser um lugar divertido e educativo, é essencial equilibrar o tempo online com experiências no mundo real.
El futuro en común.Las comunidades indígenas en las ciudades del bajo río Negro, Norpatagonia argentina
Authors: Serrano Javier
Published: September 2024

This article discusses the Indigenous communities that began emerging in the 1980s in the cities of Viedma and Carmen de Patagones, in Argentina’s North Patagonia. They have their own name and identify using the categories Mapuche and Mapuche-Tehuelche. These urban communities suffer double prejudice. On the one hand, their status as legitimately Indigenous is questioned under the argument that “true” natives inhabit the countryside and have traditional ways of living. Yet they are also seen with suspicion in the Indigenous world, because they have no territory of their own and do not share a common past. Drawing on an ethnographic approach, the article concludes that these urban Indigenous communities are better understood as shared projects for a common future. In other words, the active intention to form communities helps overcome uncertainty and the vicissitudes specific to concrete community configurations.
Escritores nahuas: utopías comunitarias y prácticas sobre los futuros posibles en la Sierra de Zongolica, México
Authors: Casas Mendoza Carlos Alberto
Published: September 2024

Two Nahua writers’ collectives in Sierra de Zongolica are the topic of this article, which explores how language and literary creation are employed to build utopian community projects. As part of the ongoing struggle against extreme marginalization and discrimination, these writers have developed collective practices and forms of organization with an eye to future projects for social transformation in a historical and social context that is nearly always adverse. Through an oral history and ethnography, the article analyzes the trajectories of the two collectives and explores how utopias and futures are built. The focus here is on the creative practices of the groups and framed within a debate on the processes of building communities and utopian projects for the future.
Bailando para los santos en el tiempo de Covid-19: respuestas al confinamiento de 2020 en el centro de México
Authors: Robichaux David , Martínez Galván Jorge , Moreno Carvallo Manuel
Published: September 2024

During religious celebrations in the regions of Teotihuacán and Texcoco, northeast of Mexico City, people “dance for a saint,” often to fulfill a promise made after praying for a cure or to give thanks for a favor granted. Based on fieldwork conducted between 2011 and 2019, online interviews, and the tracking of Facebook publications during 2020 and the first months of 2021, this article explores the impact of the coronavirus on devotional dances done during religious celebrations. In particular, it examines the new practices that surfaced during lockdown. Drawing on Jeremy Stolow’s concept of “religion and/as media” (2005), the article demonstrates how during the pandemic, a combination of digital and face-to-face media allowed local Catholic communities to sustain a relationship with their patron saint based on the do ut des principle, “though in a different way.” The conclusions pose several questions about the future of devotional dances and religious celebrations in these regions at the start of the second year of COVID-19 restrictions.
Strength and conditioning habits of Polish amateur endurance runners
Authors: Jost Zbigniew , Chroboczek Maciej
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Correctly performed Strength & Conditioning (S&C) training is important in terms of improving sports performance. This survey was to check S&C habits among amateur runners in Poland. Materials and Methods: The questionnaire dealt with 1) personal and anthropometric data, 2) advancement / fitness level and 3) training habits, which was correctly filled in by 923 people. The participants were matched to five fitness levels (LG1–LG5) depending on sex (W/M) and the selected distance (5K/10K/Half-Marathon). Results: More than half of the respondents (n = 467, 50.6%) considered S&C as very important. The most frequently used S&C activities were uphill runs (n = 608, 65.9%) and bodyweight exercises (n = 596, 64.6%). Some of respondents (n = 418, 45.3% and n = 152, 16.5%) performed resistance training (RT) and plyometric training (PT), respectively. Runners with a higher level of advancement (LG5) performed S&C twice a week (p ≤ 0.05), while athletes from less advanced groups (LG1, LG2) showed a tendency to perform once a week (p = 0.192, p = 0.317), respectively. The respondents also more often chose a low range of repetitions when performing S&C. Conclusions: It is known that the performed S&C should be based on existing scientific evidence. Thus, coaches and practitioners should consider the usefulness of certain activities in the context of implementing them in their athletes' training plans.
Considered Lives: Identity Formation in West African Memoirs and Travel Writing
Authors: Dunton Chris
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: This essay—in effect, a review article—examines three concepts that explore life experience through a progressive concentration of focus: namely, cosmopolitanism, Afropolitanism, and Nigeriopolitanism. There is some discussion of the controversy the second of these has provoked. Within this theoretical matrix two recent publications are reviewed: Toyin Falola’s Memories of Africa: Home and Abroad in the United States and Rebecca Jones’s At the Crossroads: Nigerian Travel Writing in Yoruba and English .
A cross-sectional descriptive study: Evaluation of pharmaceutical marketing materials in implementing world health organization guidelines.
Authors: VINAYAK JOSHUA  , SHREELAKSHMIDEVI S
Published: September 2024

Pharmaceutical companies employ numerous methods for drug marketing like Advertisements in journals, Videos, Flyers, Books, gifts, Drug promotion literatures and flip charts. In the current study 176 DPL were collected. The DPL were analyzed and categorized in accord to the class of drug promoted to study on the most advertised group of drugs. All the DPL were evaluated for fulfilling WHO guidelines. Antimicrobials were the most promoted followed by cardio-vascular agents and drugs for Gastro-intestinal disorders. Out of 176 DPL collected 96.59% had the active ingredient per dosage/ regimen mentioned. The side effects and major adverse drug reaction were quoted only in 27.27% of DPL. The DPL analyzed in the study had brand names, active ingredient and the therapeutic uses but lagged the information in regard to side effects, contraindications and drug interactions. DPL provides knowledge about newer drug molecules hence providing details about its contraindications and precautions will lead to safer treatment to patients. With combined effort of industries and medical practitioners; ethical drug promotions can become a part of drug marketing.
Digital marketing strategies on Gen Z consumer attraction in fashion retail outlets: A literature review
Authors: Archana. K  , S. Vennilaa Shree
Published: September 2024

Digital marketing is promoting and selling goods and services through websites, applications, smartphones, social media platforms, search engine optimisation, and other digital tools. Many of the concepts of traditional marketing are also applied to digital marketing, which is frequently seen as an extra tool for businesses to reach out to customers and learn about their behaviour. Businesses frequently combine digital and traditional advertising strategies. A detailed plan outlining how a company will use digital media to meet its marketing goals is called a digital marketing strategy. Connecting, interacting, and converting target audiences, entails utilising a variety of online platforms and strategies. This review of the literature investigates how Gen Z consumers visit fashion retail establishments through digital marketing strategies. Gen Z, or those born between the years 1997 and 2012, have grown in importance in the fashion business. Retailers hoping to engage with and succeed over this generation must acknowledge their unique attitudes, actions, and tastes. A variety of digital marketing techniques are examined in the assessment, including social media marketing, influencer partnerships, personalised content, and immersive experiences. By employing these strategies, fashion manufacturers may develop authentic relationships, strengthen brand loyalty, and eventually boost sales among Gen Z consumers. The review also addresses the difficulties and moral dilemmas that come with aiming for this group of people. Fashion merchants may effectively traverse the digital market and attract Gen Z consumers by comprehending the key techniques defined in this assessment.
Identification of groundwater potential zone and Water harvesting Structures using remote sensing and GIS technique in Chilapura Watershed, Davangere district, Karnataka state.
Authors: Shuchi K S
Published: September 2024

The current study intends to prepare the surface runoff and ground-water prospects for the Rainwater Harvesting Structure. One of the most important resources in our daily lives, water is running out more quickly in both rural and urban regions due to rising home and agricultural demand. Groundwater is becoming more and more important in water resource planning because there is a shortage of high-quality subsurface water and a growing demand for water for industrial, agricultural, and residential use. The monsoon's persistent failure, rising demand, and overuse cause the groundwater table to fall. To some extent, this issue could be resolved by artificially replenishing the potential aquifers. Consequently, the current study uses an integrated approach of remote sensing and GIS Weighted Overlay to evaluate the Rainwater Harvesting Structure in Chilapura watershed Honnali Taluk, Dhavangere District, based on surface runoff and ground water possibilities. utilizing remote sensing and auxiliary data in a GIS platform, this study was conducted utilizing a variety of thematic maps covering drainage, slope, soil, geomorphology, lithology, land use, and land cover isohyet. According to the outcome, there are enough areas for percolation tanks, storage tanks, dam ponds, and exploration dams. Water in the dry area will be saved since the generated map will assist in choosing the best site for water harvesting facilities.An additional benefit over traditional research is the use of remote sensing and GIS analysis of spatial suitability to detect rainwater harvesting facilities. In the research area, appropriate heights for the test dam constructions and storage/percolation tank stop tank are provided.