bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Anti-Epidemic Measures on the Religious Situation and Information Environment of St. Petersburg: Chronology of Events
Authors: Prilutskij Alexander M. , Sokolov Roman A. , Shmonin Dmitrii V.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. Epidemics, along with large-scale social and natural disasters, traditionally act as triggers for the dynamics of the religious situation, influencing the religious semiosphere and the dynamics of the religious situation. The purpose of this study is to study the specifics of influence coronavirus epidemic on the dynamics of the regional religious processes in St. Petersburg. Methods and sources. The study was carried out within the framework of socio-religious research methodology, while the authors used the methods of content and intent analysis, interviewing, expert evaluation and discourse analysis. Results. In order to study the impact of the epidemic and anti-epidemic measures on the religious situation in the region, a survey was conducted among the clergy and clergymen of the St. Petersburg diocese about their attitudes and believers to the restrictions imposed by a special instruction. Conclusions. The conducted studies allow us to conclude that the restrictions caused by the epidemic situation at the regional level contribute to the radicalization of the religious situation. The most traumatic factor in this case is the restrictions on visiting churches during the period of major holidays, while the traumatic impact of changes in liturgical practice is less pronounced.
Pengaruh Volume Penyiraman terhadap Produksi Hijauan dan Efisiensi Penggunaan Air pada Corchorus aestuans
Authors: Zain Muhammad Fahmy Fachrul , Susilawati Iin , Khairani Lizah
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ditujukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh volume penyiraman air yang mengacu kapasitas lapang (KL) terhadap produksi hijauan C. aestuans, sekaligus mengetahui seberapa besar efisiensi penggunaan air yang diperoleh.  Benih C. aestuans yang digunakan bersumber dari Laboratorium Lapangan Tanaman Makanan Ternak Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Padjadjaran.  Penelitian dilaksanakan secara eksperimental berupa rancangan acak lengkap dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 kali ulangan.  Perlakuan mencakup P1 = 50% KL, P2 = 75% KL, P3 = 100% KL, dan P4 = 125% KL.  Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis ragam, dilanjutkan dengan uji Tukey HSD.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian volume air dapat mempengaruhi produksi hijauan dan efisiensi penggunaan air tanaman.  Produksi hijauan terbaik diperoleh pada 75% KL, dengan efisiensi penggunaan air tertinggi diperoleh pada 50% KL, sebagai level penyiraman yang direkomendasikan.
KUALITAS SILASE RUMPUT PAKCHONG YANG DIBERI DEDAK FERMENTASI BERDASARKAN NILAI PH, BAHAN KERING, FLEIGH, DAN LEMAK KASARNYA
Authors: Septian Mohamad Haris
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAK  Silase telah banyak dikenal sebagai penerapan teknologi tepat guna untuk mengawetkan hijauan pakan. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan dedak fermentasi yang terhadap nilai bahan kering, pH, Fleigh, dan lemak kasar. Materi yang digunakan yaitu dedak fermentasi dan rumput Pakchong. Penelitian dilakukan secara eksperimental menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan empat perlakuan dan lima kali ulangan.  Perlakuan yang digunakan meliputi P0 = 0% dedak fermentasi (tanpa penambahan), P1 = 0,5% dedak fermentasi, P2 = 1% dedak fermentasi, P3 = 1,5% dedak fermentasi. Parameter yang diamati adalah nilai bahan kering, pH, Fleigh, dan lemak kasar. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analisis sidik ragam (ANOVA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan dedak fermentasi tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap terhadap nilai bahan kering, pH, Fleigh, dan lemak kasar. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu pemberian dedak fermentasi yang berbeda tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap parameter yang diamati. Semua perlakuan menghasilkan silase dengan kualitas sangat baik berdasarkan nilai Fleighnya.   ABSTRACT Silage has been widely known as an appropriate application of technology for preserving forage. The research aims to determine the effect of using fermented bran on dry matter values, pH, Fleigh, and crude fat. The materials used are fermented bran and Pakchong grass. The research was carried out experimentally using a completely randomized design with four treatments and five replications. The treatments used include P0 = 0% fermented bran (without addition), P1 = 0.5% fermented bran, P2 = 1% fermented bran, and P3 = 1.5% fermented bran. The parameters observed were dry matter, pH, Fleigh, and crude fat values. The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the fermented bran treatment had no significant effect (P>0.05) on the dry matter, pH, Fleigh, and crude fat values. This research concludes that the administration of different fermented bran did not affect the observed parameters. All treatments produce silages of very good quality based on the Fleigh value.
Afganistán y los desafíos a la hegemonía estadounidense a finales del siglo XX y principios del XXI
Authors: Munhoz Sidnei
Published: October 2024

En este artículo busco disertar sobre los desafíos a la hegemonía estadounidense planteados por el involucramiento del país en Afganistán. Esto se llevará a cabo a través de una revisión de la bibliografía que aborda las relaciones de Afganistán con la URSS y con los EE. UU. durante la Guerra Fría y de cómo las acciones de los EE. UU. para desestabilizar la influencia de su rival en la región tuvieron profundos impactos en la geopolítica global. Adicionalmente, documentos oficiales del Departamento de Estado de EE. UU. y de otros organismos oficiales serán escrutados en el análisis del tema propuesto. En especial, se analizará cómo la desestabilización de la región por fuerzas paramilitares entrenadas y apoyadas por los EE. UU., posteriormente reverberaron en la emergencia de organizaciones políticas que se volvieron contra los EE. UU. Estos conflictos adquirieron prominencia, en especial, tras los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001. Como consecuencia de lo ocurrido, los EE. UU. decidieron invadir Afganistán, lo que resultó en guerras continuas sin posibilidad de solución. Es evidente que el costo social y humano derivado de la desestabilización de Afganistán, como resultado de la estrategia adoptada para enfrentar al gran rival estadounidense durante la Guerra Fría, fue y seguirá siendo colosal.
Struktur Kepemilikan, Komisaris Independen, Ukuran Perusahaan, dan Financial Distress Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur di Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawati Nimas , Aligarh Frank
Published: October 2024

The objective of this study is to examine empirically the influence of institusional ownership, manajerial ownership, the proportion of independent commissioners, the amount of the board of directors, firm size, liquidity, and leverage on the financial distress. this research analyzed manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the periode 2017-2019. The data used secondary data from the company’s annual financial statements. The population in this study is all of the manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research sample used purposive sampling technique. The final sample was obtained as many as 41 companies. The analysis technique used is logistic regression The result of the study reveals that Institusional ownership, the amount of the board of directors, liquidity, has a negative effect on financial distress, and leverage has a positive effect on financial distress. mean while, manajerial ownership, the proportion of independent commissioners, firm size did not effect on financial distress
Analisis Penilaian Kinerja Keuangan Pada Koperasi Wanita “PKK SIDOREJO”
Authors: Sa’adah Ima Nur , Wijayanti Iin
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat bagaimana kinerja keuangan Koperasi Wanita “PKK SIDOREJO” berdasarkan rasio likuiditas, solvabilitas, dan rentabilitas pada tahun 2017-2019. Jenis penelitian yang dipergunakan yaitu penelitian kuantitatif dengan analisis statistik deskriptif. Subyek penelitiannya yaitu Koperasi Wanita “PKK SIDOREJO” yang beralamat di Desa Sidorejo, Kecamatan Sukorejo, Kabupaten Ponorogo. Metode pengambilan data yang dipergunakan ada 2 yaitu dokumentasi dan wawancara. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan analisis terhadap 3 macam rasio antara lain rasio likuiditas, solvabilitas, dan rentabilitas. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan: (1) likuiditas pada koperasi masuk kategori tidak baik, karena nilai rasionya berada diatas standar yang telah ditetapkan. (2) rasio solvabilitas masuk kategori sangat baik, karena nilai rasionya telah memenuhi standar yang sudah ditetapkan. (3) rasio rentabilitas yang dilihat berdasarkan return on investment masuk kategori baik dan jika dilihat berdasarkan return on equity masuk kategori cukup baik.Kata Kunci: Kinerja Keuangan, Rasio Likuiditas, Solvabilitas, Rentabilitas
Pengaruh Persepsi Kemudahan, Kegunaan, Kesiapan Teknologi Informasi, serta keamanan dan Kerahasiaan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Pribadi dalam Penggunaan E-Filing
Authors: Ramayanti Deviana Eka , Wafirotin Khusnatul Zulfa , Hartono Arif
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh persepsi kemudahan, kegunaan, kesiapan teknologi informasi, serta keamanan dan kerahasiaan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi dalam penggunaan e-filing di Kabupaten Ponorogo. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh aparatur sipil negara di wilayah Kementrian Agama Kabupaten Ponorogo yang terdaftar sebagai wajib pajak pribadi sebanyak 742 orang, dan dihtung menggunakan rumus slovin diperoleh sampel sebanyak 260 orang. Metode analisis data secara kuantitatif menggunakan uji validitas dan relibilitas, uji asumsi klasik (normalitas, multikolinieritas, dan heterokedasitas), serta uji hipotesis (regresi linier berganda, uji T, dan uji F) dengan menggunakan bantuan program SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persepsi kemudahan, persepsi kegunaan, dan persepsi keamanan dan kerahasiaan berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi dalam penggunaan e-filing. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa persepsi kesiapan teknologi informasi tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi dalam penggunaan e-filing. Wajib pajak belum siap secara tekologi informasi dalam membayar pajak pribadi menggunakan e-filing. Sedangkan persepsi kemudahan, kegunaan, kesiapan teknologi informasi, serta keamanan dan kerahasiaan berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi dalam penggunaan e-filing di Kabupaten Ponorogo. Berdasarkan nilai determinasi R2 persepsi kemudahan, kegunaan, kesiapan teknologi informasi, serta keamanan dan kerahasiaan berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak pribadi dalam penggunaan e-filing sebesar 31,2%. Kata Kunci:Persepsi Kemudahan, Persepsi Kegunaan, Persepsi Kesiapan Teknologi Informasi, Persepsi Keamanan dan Kerahasiaan,  Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Pribadi, Penggunaan E-Filing
Pengaruh Koneksi Politik, Kepemilikan Keluarga, Ukuran Perusahaan, Dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Pratiwi Hikmah Restu , Aligarh Frank
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh koneksi politik, kepemilikan keluarga, ukuran perusahaaan, dan profitabilitas terhadap nilai perusaan pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2017-2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu purposive sampling. Sampel yang bisa digunakan sebanyak 34 perusahaan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi data panel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa koneksi politik berpengaruh positif dan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Sedangkan kepemilikan keluarga, ukuran perusahaan, dan profitabilitas tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi secara teoritis yaitu dan kontribusi secara praktis kepada investor bahwa analisa mendalam terkait dengan hubungan koneksi perusahaan dengan pemerintah akan memberikan perspektif alternatif dalam menganalisa nilai perusahaan.Kata Kunci: koneksi politik; kepemilikan keluarga; profitabilitas; nilai perusahaan.
Peran Audit Delay, Debt Default, dan Pertumbuhan Perusahaan Terhadap Opini Audit Going Concern : Reputasi Auditor Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Febrianti Lavida Melia , Suhartini Dwi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh audit delay, debt default, pertumbuhan perusahaan terhadap opini audit going concern dengan reputasi auditor sebagai variabel moderasi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan regresi logistik dengan alat bantu SPSS 26. Sampel penelitian ini adalah perusahaan sub sektor pertambangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2018-2020. Pengambilan sampel penelitian dilakukan dengan metode purposive sampling yang menghasilkan sebanyak 96 sampel. Berdasarkan uji hipotesis penelitian ini mengungkap bahwa perusahaan sub sektor pertambangan akan menerima opini audit going concern jika perusahaan gagal dalam membayar hutangnya. Disisi lain, audit delay dan pertumbuhan perusahaan tidak menyebabkan perusahaan menerima opini audit going concern. Reputasi auditor belum mampu mendorong diterimanya opini audit going concern.
Pengaruh Word Of Mouth Dan Atribut Produk Terhadap Keputusan Nasabah Bank Muamalat Kcp Ponorogo Menggunakan Kartu Shar-E Debit Reguler GPN
Authors: Fuatqi Faruq Ahmad , Pertiwi Puspita Candra
Published: October 2024

In modern times there are still companies that use traditional promotion concepts, one of which is Bank Muamalat KCP Ponorogo which still prioritizes promotion through word of mouth / word of mouth communication, even though in the modern era like today promotions through social media such as Instagram, web, pamphlets and so on that are in great demand and widely used by other companies. In addition, the product attributes on the GPN Regular Shar-E Debit card are still not in accordance with the product attribute theory where there are often problems when used and the card often has errors. However, savings customers using the Regular GPN Shar-e Debit card product at Bank Muamalat KCP Ponorogo continued to increase.The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of word of mouth and product attributes on purchasing decisions for the Shar-E Debit Regular GPN card product for savings customers at Bank Muamalat KCP Ponorogo.Based on the results of the analysis concluded, word of mouth communication does not significantly affect purchasing decisions, while product attributes have a significant effect on purchasing decisions. However, word of mouth communication and product attributes together have an effect on purchasing decisions.
The Crisis of the 1930s and American Antisemitism
Authors: Tucan Gabriela , Tucan Dumitru
Published: October 2024

This article explores the economic and psychological impact of the Great Depression on the American population, emphasizing the rise of antisemitism during the 1930s. We begin with a historical overview of the economic downturn following the Wall Street Crash of 1929, with an emphasis on the ensuing unemployment and social despair. We argue that the representation of the Great Depression diverged from reality, with public discourse constructing an ‘imagined crisis’ that amplified fears and uncertainties. This crisis rhetoric led to the scapegoating of the Jewish community, which was unjustly blamed for the nation’s hardships. The article provides an in-depth analysis of how Henry Ford’s dissemination of “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion” and Father Charles E. Coughlin’s radio broadcasts contributed to spreading antisemitic sentiments by exploiting economic anxieties and promoting a narrative of Jewish conspiracy. Furthermore, the article discusses the historical context of American antisemitism, identifying it as a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors, including religious, economic, and political antisemitism. Despite efforts to combat antisemitic rhetoric, figures like Ford and Coughlin played a significant role in shaping public perceptions and directing blame towards the Jewish community during times of crisis. We conclude that the crisis of the 1930s, marked by unprecedented economic hardship and social unrest, was exacerbated by ideological discourses that targeted Jews as scapegoats, reflecting a disturbing pattern of prejudice and discrimination that has echoed into contemporary times.
Crisis? What Crisis?: Rethinking How We Talk about Rural America
Authors: Conn Steven
Published: October 2024

It has become conventional wisdom to say that rural America is (and rural Americans are) in “crisis,” and this has generated a cottage industry of commentary from journalists, academics, politicians, policy makers, and others. Sometimes the story of crisis is economic: jobs harder and harder to find in the rural pockets of the nation. Sometimes it is social: rural isolation and desperation that lead to drug addiction and suicide. Whatever its cause, the result has been that rural America has been “left behind,” to borrow from the title of sociologist Robert Wuthnow's recent book on the topic. And the sub-title of his book encapsulates the politics this crisis has generated: decline and rage. This article interrogates the narrative of crisis and decline by historicizing it more deeply, by examining how enduring rural mythologies continue to shape our discourse about rural places, and to argue that far from being “left behind” in the national parade, rural America has often been leading it.
Cultural Politics and Academic Crises in American Campus Fiction – Francine Prose’s Blue Angel and Tom Wolfe’s I Am Charlotte Simmons
Authors: Percec Dana
Published: October 2024

The article starts from the implications of a phrase in the first chapter of Philip Roth’s novel The Human Stain, a book that addresses issues of contemporary morality in the closed environment of the American academia: “Everyone knows.” Written in the aftermath of the Clinton-Lewinski scandal, Roth’s novel and the two books this article discusses reveal dual, often deliberately ambiguous depictions of gender and power dynamics in the ecosystem of the American college campus, a space that widens the gap between social structures, which grow more and more granular. The examined novels share concerns about cultural politics, offering a complementary perspective: while Francine Prose’s novel follows the tradition of the campus novel and retells the story from a mature academic’s point of view, Tom Wolfe’s book shifts to a young student’s side of the story. The article aims to demonstrate it is not a mere coincidence that these representative novels about social and moral crises faced on the campus were actually written in a time when campus fiction was also going through an aesthetic crisis. The crises on the campus and the crisis in campus fiction indicate a turning point, where creative solutions can be identified, despite their potential controversy.
Design of Social Infrastructure and Services Taking into Account Internal Migration by Age Cohort
Authors: Drobne Samo , Bogataj Marija
Published: October 2024

Background

European cities and regions are facing depopulation and an ageing population, leading to a shift in the demand and supply of goods and giving rise to the silver economy. This demographic change has an impact on urban and regional planning, which is influenced by both internal and external migration.

Objectives

Based on the hypothesis that the attractiveness of locations also depends on the age of the inhabitants, the paper investigates the gravitational effects on the intensity of migration flows by age cohorts.

Methods/Approach

This study examines how factors that influence the retention or attraction of people towards specific areas affect migration between age groups at different hierarchical spatial levels, using the gravity model implemented at the Slovenian spatial levels NUTS 2 and NUTS 3.

Results

Distance is least important for the 65-74 age group, while wages influence only the youngest cohorts. The capacity of care homes has a significant influence on the attractiveness of older cohorts to move between NUTS 2 regions. There is a high correlation between the factors at the municipal and NUTS 3 levels for the population aged 75+. The factors at NUTS 2 and NUTS 3 levels show a strong correlation for those under 65.

Conclusions

These results can form a basis for the development of the silver economy as they show the need for adapted infrastructures and services for older adults. As the age structure is changing, authorities should adapt infrastructures and services to the different levels of central places/regions. The growing number of older people makes research into optimal solutions for long-term care a crucial factor for the silver economy.
Separation of Used Coolants From High-Pressure Aluminium Alloys Die-Casting Via Turbidimetric Method
Authors: Wal Rafał , Polowczyk Izabela
Published: October 2024

The growth of the automotive industry and increased efforts to reduce the environmental impact of transportation require the use of more and more aluminium components in the production of new cars. The process of high-pressure die casting of aluminium makes it possible to meet the goals, but it requires the use of coolants based on oil and wax emulsions that are difficult to dispose of. A method for demulsification of real wastewater samples from the high pressure die casting process was developed and evaluated. The optimal parameters for conducting the separation process were determined, and the changes occurring in the emulsion being separated were analysed.
Innovative Method of Biomass Combustion in the Binary Fluidised Bed
Authors: Leski Krystian , Berkowicz-Płatek Gabriela , Żukowski Witold , Szyman Jakub
Published: October 2024

In this study, a binary fluidised bed made out of quartz sand and cenospheres for the biomass combustion process was created. Materials were fluidised with air to achieve a vertical density profile (from 0.5 g/cm³ to 1.1 g/cm³) resulting from grains segregation. The density profile was selected to ensure optimal control over the location of the combusted fuel particle. This involved positioning the process as close to the bottom sieve as possible. Fluidised bed combustion was carried out at temperatures of 600 °C, 700 °C, 820 °C and 870 °C using straw, willow and sawmill pellets as fuels. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of flue gases was performed using an FTIR spectrometer. Over 90 % carbon conversion from the biomass to carbon dioxide was achieved at 700 °C. At 820 °C and 870 °C, 100 % of biomass carbon left the reactor as CO2. The composition of organic compounds in the process products remained low, reaching a maximum of 3.0 % wt. at 600 °C. To gain further insights into the processes occurring in the immediate vicinity of biomass samples, a complementary TGA/FTIR analysis was conducted. This aimed to clarify the impact of the biomass particle decomposition stage in the fluidised bed combustion process. The proposed mechanism for biomass combustion in the binary fluidised bed contains the particle decomposition stage and the subsequent stage resulting from the coalescence of bubbles containing flammable components and bubbles containing oxidiser.
Improved Variable Scale Optimisation Algorithm in Water Saving Landscape Design and Its Application
Authors: Xiao Kang , Li Huizi , Xue Mei , Chen Yu
Published: October 2024

With the acceleration of urbanisation, the problem of water resource shortage is becoming increasingly serious. Currently, the water use situation in Chinese cities is severe and the contradiction between the supply and demand of water resources is prominent, which has become one of the main factors restricting sustainable development of cities. Traditional research on water-saving landscape design focuses mainly on the analysis of the efficiency of water resource utilisation within a single area or city. The scope of the research is limited and the research methods are individual, which cannot fully meet the current needs of sustainable urban water-saving landscape design. The improved variable scale optimisation algorithm has become an indispensable tool in modern landscape design and would play a more important role in landscape design and ecological environment protection in the future. In response to the shortcomings of traditional variable-scale optimisation algorithms in solving the optimisation problem of water-saving landscape design for ecological sustainable development, this article would use an improved variable-scale optimisation algorithm to study the water-saving landscape design for ecological sustainable development in Community X, City B, Province A. The research results indicated that there were three experts who rated the effect of the water saving landscape design of the first group of designers as good or above, accounting for 37.5 %. The number of people who rated the effectiveness of water-saving landscape design in the second group as good or higher was 8, representing 100 %. The improved variable-scale optimisation algorithm could effectively improve the application of water-saving landscape design in ecological sustainable development.
Determination of the effect of GA3 applications on plant development, nutrient content change and analysis of root architectural features using ML artificial neural network modelling in Tulipa saxatilis
Authors: Sari Ömer
Published: October 2024

This study has determined the effects of gibberallic acid (GA3) on the plant development, root and bulb nutrient content in the wild species Tulipa saxatilis. Spray treatments of GA3 at 0, 100, 200 and 400 ppm were conducted in research. 400 ppm is the most effective application, which increased plant height and flower stem length by 39% and 35.6%, respectively. On the other hand, the highest results in flower number were achieved in the control (2). Vase life and number of bulblets were 42% and 42.9% higher, respectively, at 100 ppm than in the control. Also, 200 ppm was the best application to increase mother bulb weight and diameter by 117.1% and 21.4%, respectively. Of bulb were found only N and P contents to be lower than the control; most effective application was 100 ppm for K, Fe, Cu and Mn content; 200 ppm for Ca and Zn content; and 400 ppm for Mn content. Although GA3 applications had different effects on root architecture, 200 ppm was generally the most effective. As a result, an increase in plant height, bulb characteristics, bulb number and vase life was achieved in T. saxatilis, which has a relatively small stem length. Additionally, the study employed machine learning algorithms, including LR, MCC, MLP, J48, PART and Baggin. The input variables were assessed to model and predict the root traits. Performance percentages of ML algorithms were listed as LR > MCC > MLP > J48 > PART > Baggin.
„Erzähl mir was, Großvater!“1 Geschichten über das Schicksal der Siebenbürger Sachsen nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg anhand des Romans von Karin Gündisch Weit, hinter den Wäldern.
Authors: Karlstedt Ana
Published: October 2024

It is with the words „Denkst du, das Leben besteht aus Geschichten?“2 that Peterʼs grandfather answers to Peterʼs request to be told yet another story. They say that a collective memory is only imaginable and perceivable in its manifestations of individuals. This is the ace up Karin Gündischs sleeve that she uses in her novel Weit, hinter den Wäldern. A relatively unknown, yet valuable author, she manages to envision the post World War II world in a Saxonian village in a very authentic way. Filtered through the gaze of young Peter, 12, the author tells the stories of the deprivations and humiliations that Saxonians had to endure after World War II in Russian imprisonment. The novel also talks about guilt on both ends. At first, the stories are entertaining for the children, but they soon discover they are listening to stories about survival in dire times. Many storytellers get to tell their stories throughout the novel, as the book abounds in Scheherezade-like stories that soften the blow of the hard day to day life in Transylvania. This article aims at answering the question as to what roles storytelling plays in a context of atrocity. Roger Willemsen warns about the tough process of dealing with a difficult past, which Karin Gündisch, in her book for children and teenagers, but also for adults excels at: “There is no easy way to talk about the horrendous.“
Enhancing Quantum Key Distribution Protocols for Extended Range and Reduced Error
Authors: Dallaf Amina Alkilany Abdallah
Published: October 2024

this paper proposes an optimized Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocol using entanglement swapping techniques to extend transmission range and improve error correction. Additionally, integrates an advanced error correction technique which is Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) and multi-hop quantum repeaters for more enhancement of the protocol performance. Hybrid Quantum Classical Error Correction Methods is applied ensuring compatibility and optimal performance and to manage the increased complexity. Simulations prove that 25% improvement in transmission distance with entanglement swapping. 50% improvement with advanced error correction and a 100% improvement with multi-hop quantum repeaters compared to existing protocols. These discoveries are supported by both theoretical analysis and simulation results, indicating significant decreases in error rates and extensions in maximum transmission distances. Comparative analysis made with existing protocols and that demonstrated the superiority of proposed approach in terms of extended secure communication distance, higher key generation rate and improved resilience to attacks.
Hippocampal Cognitive Function Based on Deep Learning
Authors: Zhang Bijun , Yao Hongge
Published: October 2024

This research focuses on the study of agent behavior decision-making based on hippocampal cognitive functions, aiming to enhance the decision-making capabilities of agents in complex task environments by deeply exploring the crucial role of the hippocampus in learning, memory, and cognitive processes. By drawing inspiration from the biological structure and functional characteristics of the hippocampus, researchers are dedicated to designing and developing more intelligent and adaptive decision-making models to enhance agents' behavioral performance, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to new situations. To achieve this goal, the research integrates advanced artificial intelligence technologies such as reinforcement learning and deep learning to simulate the complex functions of the hippocampus in memory encoding, storage, retrieval, and cognitive reasoning. This research not only contributes to advancing intelligent systems towards higher levels of intelligence and personalization but also plays a significant role in improving the interaction between intelligent agents and humans, providing intelligent services that better meet user needs. We found that the neural network trained in multi-task learning benefits from a loss term that promotes relevant and irrelevant representations. Therefore, the complementary coding we found in CA3 can provide extensive computational advantages for solving complex tasks. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of further elucidating the functional mechanisms of the hippocampus, with the expectation of providing a more solid theoretical foundation for the optimization and refinement of agent decision-making models in the future.
Infrared Weak and Small Target Detection Algorithm Based on Deep Learning
Authors: Wang Lei , Yu Jun
Published: October 2024

In the infrared imaging scene where the target is at a long distance and the background is cluttered, due to the interference of noise and background texture information, the infrared image is prone to problems such as low contrast between the target and the background, and feature confusion, which makes it difficult to accurately extract and detect the target. To solve this problem, firstly, the infrared image is enhanced by combining DDE and MSR algorithm to improve the contrast and detail visibility of the image. For the RT-DETR network structure, the EMA attention mechanism is introduced into the backbone to enhance the feature extraction ability of the model by extracting context information. The CAMixing convolutional attention module is introduced into CCFM, and the multi-scale convolutional self-attention mechanism is introduced to focus on local information and enhance the detection ability of small targets. The filtering rules of the prediction box are improved, combined with Shape-IoU, and the convergence speed of the loss function in the detection and the detection accuracy of small targets are improved by paying attention to the influence of the intrinsic properties of the bounding box itself on the regression. In the experiment, the infrared weak target image dataset of the National University of Defense Technology was selected, labeled and trained. Experimental results show that compared with the original DETR algorithm, the average precision of the improved algorithm (mAP) is increased by 3.2%, and it can effectively detect infrared weak and small targets in different complex backgrounds, which reflects good robustness and adaptability, and can be effectively applied to infrared weak and small target detection in complex backgrounds.
Vector Storage Based Long-term Memory Research on LLM
Authors: Li Kun , Jing Xin , Jing Chengang
Published: October 2024

Current large language model (LLM) intelligences face the challenges of high inference cost and low decision quality when dealing with complex tasks, and are especially deficient in maintaining context coherence during long tasks. This research presents an innovative vector storage long-term memory mechanism model (VIMBank) to enhance the long-term context retention ability and task execution efficiency of LLM intelligences by storing and retrieving historical interaction data through a vector database. VIMBank utilizes a dynamic memory updating strategy and the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve theory to efficiently manage the memory of intelligences and reinforce critical information, forgetting unimportant data, and optimizing storage and reasoning costs. The experimental results show that VIMBank significantly improves the decision quality and efficiency of LLM intelligences in multi-tasking scenarios and reduces the computational cost. Compared with different agents, the success rate of task decision is increased by 10% to 20%, and the reasoning cost is reduced by about 23%, which provides an important theoretical basis and practical support for the future development of intelligences with long term memory and adaptive learning ability.
The effect of prenatal fumonisin B exposure on bone innervation in newborn Wistar rats
Authors: Tomaszewska Ewa , Dobrowolski Piotr , Dajnowska Aleksandra , Arbatowska Liwia , Puzio Iwona , Rudyk Halyna , Brezvyn Oksana , Kotsyumbas Ihor , Donaldson Janine , Śliwa Jadwiga , Arciszewski Marcin B. , Muszyński Siemowit
Published: October 2024

Introduction

This study explored the effects of prenatal exposure to fumonisins B (FB) on bone innervation in newborn Wistar rats.

Material and Methods

Pregnant dams (n = 6 per group) were assigned to either the control or one of two FB-exposed groups (60 mg or 90 mg/kg body weight) from the 7th day of gestation until parturition. On the day of parturition, one male pup from each litter (n = 6 per group) was randomly selected and euthanised, and their femurs were dissected for analysis. Bone innervation was quantified by examining the morphology patterns of sympathetic, parasympathetic, sensory and cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)-positive fibres. Prepared bone sections were analysed using immunohistochemistry staining for protein gene product 9.5, tyrosine hydroxylase, choline acetyltransferase, vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), substance P and CART-positive neurons.

Results

The group that received a higher dose of FB demonstrated an increase in both the size and complexity of the complete bone neuronal network together with heightened sympathetic and sensory innervation, and displayed a decrease in neuron density and sympathetic innervation. Fumonisin B exposure led to a decrease in galanin-positive and VIP-positive bone neuronal networks in both groups exposed to FB, while in the lower-dose group, there was also a decrease in CART-positive innervation.

Conclusion

Prenatal FB exposure significantly influences the neuronal bone network of rats, which is essential for maintaining bone homeostasis. These findings emphasise the necessity for further research to understand the lasting effects and underlying mechanisms of alterations induced by FB.
COMPARISON OF VISITS TO THE FACEBOOK WEBSITE USING THE FACEBOOK PROPHET AND SARIMA MODELS
Authors: TRESNAWARDANI NI PANDE LUH , SUMARJAYA I WAYAN , WIDIASTUTI RATNA SARI
Published: October 2024

Facebook is widely used across various segments of society and offers significant potential as a marketing tool due to its diverse content and communication features. This study aims to forecast visits to the Facebook website for the period of March 2023 to February 2024 using two forecasting methods: the Facebook Prophet and SARIMA models. We analyzed 167 data points representing the percentage of visits to the Facebook website from April 2009 to February 2023, sourced from Statcounter. Our forecasting results indicate that the Facebook Prophet model yielded a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 22.3% and a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 16.2%. In comparison, the SARIMA model achieved a MAPE of 6.31% and an RMSE of 5.02%. Based on these accuracy metrics, the SARIMA model is determined to be more suitable for forecasting the percentage of visits to the Facebook social media website in Indonesia. This finding underscores the importance of selecting appropriate forecasting models for accurate predictions in social media analytics
Стабильность современной политической системы Вьетнама: эволюция, вызовы и перспективы
Authors: Тхоа Ты Тхи , Кыонг Нгуен Дык
Published: October 2024

This article examines the stability of the modern Vietnamese political system through a comprehensive review and analysis of its historical evolution, governance structure, economic reforms, and the intricate interplay of socio-political factors. Since the implementation of Doi Moi economic reforms in 1986, Vietnam has experienced significant transformations, that have led to rapid economic growth and increasing political stability. This study delves into the pivotal role played by the Communist Party of Vietnam in maintaining a one-party system while simultaneously introducing market-oriented reforms. It evaluates the impacts of such reforms on the political landscape, discussing how economic success has contributed to the legitimacy of the state and sustained public confidence. Furthermore, the research identifies internal and external challenges faced by Vietnam, including corruption, human rights concerns, and the pressures of globalization, while examining the state's response through institutional reforms and policy adjustments. The findings of the study suggest that Vietnam's political stability is influenced by a complex set of factors, including economic achievements, institutional reforms, and the central role of the Communist Party.
Взаимодействие бизнеса, образования и власти в системе среднего профессионального образования в регионе
Authors: Матаннанов Артур Константинович , Данилова Лариса Ивановна
Published: October 2024

In a dynamically developing economy and changing labor market, it is important to ensure effective interaction of the secondary vocational education system with the needs of the regional economy of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The article examines the key points of interaction between business, education and government. Through the analysis of normative legal acts and scientific research, the need to create educational and industrial clusters, stimulate cooperation between educational institutions and enterprises, as well as the active participation of employers in the educational process is emphasized.The article reveals that the government of the Russian Federation is taking steps to support secondary vocational education with the participation of companies, mainly large ones, for example, through the federal project ‘Professionalism’. However, there are limitations, such as insufficient development of regional regulatory legal acts, especially in terms of interaction between small and medium-sized enterprises with secondary vocational education. In conclusion, the importance of intensifying efforts to attract the business community to support and develop regional regulations, create a favorable environment for interactionbetween business, education and government is emphasized. This is the only way to ensure effective adaptation of educational programs to the needs of the labor market, the development of high-quality personnel and sustainable socio-economic development of the region.
Оптимизация внешней политики Министерства строительства РФ: от СНГ к ЕАЭС и БРИКС
Authors: Белкин Дмитрий Семенович
Published: October 2024

The study addresses the importance of international cooperation of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation in the context of global integration and regional cooperation. The goal of the study is to analyze the current situation within the internationalcooperation of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation and propose possible ways to optimize this interaction. The research employs a comprehensive approach including historical context analysis, comparative analysis, as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods. The results of the research suggest that it may be optimal for the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation to redirect its efforts from interaction with the CIS towards cooperation with BRICS and EAEU. This study represents the first attempt to systematically analyze the foreign policy of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation in terms of its interaction with international organizations. The results of the study can be used in the process of forming the foreign policy strategy of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation and in decision-making at the level of state governance.
Транстихоокеанское партнерство и всестороннее региональное экономическое партнерство как международно-правовая модель экономической интеграции в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе
Authors: Наку Антон Аркадьевич
Published: October 2024

The article explores international law aspects of the contemporary integration processes in the Asia-Pacific with a specific focus on such relatively new formationsas the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Based on the WTO law provisions with regard to the free trade areas for goods and services, both Partnerships significantly widen the scope of regulated inter-governmental relationships, which allows considering the TPP and the RCEP as a fundamentally new form of the regional trade agreements. Having a fixed number of participating states and a system of institution with their functions and competencies, the Partnerships do not represent inter-governmental organizations and are vested with no legal capacity or, especially, supranational powers. However, this does not undermine the trade and economic significance of the Partnerships while also making them an attractive model of the soft integration structure between the states having different level of economic development, located in different geographical regions and bound with their own integration obligations under bi- and multilateral (subregional) trade agreements. The founding agreements of the Partnerships are typical “WTO plus” arrangements combining the provisions on liberalization of trade in goods and services with the parties’ mutual obligations in the fields of investments, sustainable development, competition, administrative and legal cooperation. At the same time, applicability of parallel bi- and multilateral trade agreements between the Asia-Pacific states, including those within ASEAN, forms a complex multilayer regulation of foreign trade and entails a risk of legal uncertainty for economic operators.
Особенности военно-технического сотрудничества России и Индии: динамика, риски и перспективы партнерства
Authors: Волынчук Андрей Борисович
Published: October 2024

This article analyzes the specifics of military-technical cooperation between Russia and India, as well as the dynamics, risks and prospects of the partnership in the first quarter of the twenty-first century. In their inter-state relations, the Russian Federation and the Republic of India adhere to the concept of a long-term privileged strategic partnership in the field of security and defense that dates back to the Cold War years. Despite high competition on the military equipment market and a significant increase in military-industrial capabilities in New Delhi, Moscow remains the main supplier of military products to India. The range of Russian military products is quite broad and includes a variety of weapons and equipment to meet the growing needs of India's army and navy. However, there are risks associated with the current dynamics of military-technical cooperation and the increasingly complex geopolitical situation in the region and the world. The article presents the main problems, threats and challenges to bilateral relations in the field of military-technical cooperation, which are associated with India's desire to diversify arms supplies, growth of political and economic risks caused by the sanctions policy against Russia from the collective West, changes in the intensity of geopolitical processes and increased competition from other military suppliers. In addition, prospects for future military-technical cooperation between the two countries are examined, including technological advances, opportunities related to India's Make-in-India program, and potential strategic areas of cooperation between Russian Federation and Republic of India, such as unmanned systems, cybersecurity, and joint research to develop more advanced weapons systems. The bottom line is thatproductive military-technical cooperation between Russia and India can be achieved in the future if a number of measures are taken, mostly related to eliminating risks and creating good conditions for both sides. Such measures could include expanding the boundaries of military-technical cooperation, ensuring mutually beneficial economic conditions, strengthening institutional ties, and bringing together scientific and technical experts in the field.