bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Landing Zone Identification Using A Hardware-accelerated Deep Learning Module
Authors:   Memorial University of Newfoundland, Atapattu Sachithra ,   Memorial University, Balasooriya Narmada ,   National Research Council of Canada, Jayasiri Awantha , Silva Oscar , Gosine Raymond , Mann George
Published: April 2023

This work develops a deep learning-based autonomous Landing Zone (LZ) identification module for a Vertical TakeOff and Landing (VTOL) drone using colored Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) point cloud data. "ConvPoint", a top-performing neural network (NN) architecture of the Semantic3D.net pointcloud segmentation benchmark leaderboard, was chosen as the reference architecture for the development. A classification method based on the terrain geometry characteristics is used for automatic labeling of the datasets followed by manual adjustment of label through visual observation. The automatic labelling method selected is a state-of-the-art LZ detection method reported in literature which also serves as the baseline for comparative evaluation. Point clouds captured by the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL), Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and online point cloud datasets were used to perform network training and comparative evaluation of the methods. The results signify the enhanced capability of deep learning based methods on handling both geometry and color information for LZ estimation, and the ability to perform LZ estimations making use of hardware accelerator modules. The deep learning base methods were capable of achieving accuracies up to 94% for datasets that contain water bodies where the classical approach had poor predictive capability due to the reliance on only geometric information. The proposed LZ detection algorithm was run on a reconfigurable hardware-accelerated module to evaluate the real-time feasibility of the approach which currently is capable of 10238 points per second processing speed on Jetson AGX Xavier dedicated hardware
Evaluation of a CNN-based Visual Place Recognition system for GPS-denied Navigation of VTOL Vehicles
Authors:   Memorial University of Newfoundland, Tennakoon Kusal ,   National Research Council of Canada, Jayasiri Awantha , Silva Oscar , Gosine Raymond , Maan George
Published: April 2023

Current Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) systems rely mainly on Global Positioning System (GPS) for autonomous navigation. Due to the unreliability of GPS, the need for alternative methods has become significant. Among the alternative approaches, Visual Place Recognition (VPR) systems have taken prominence. The latest advancements of these VPR systems involve using deep neural networks, such as Convolutional Neural Nets (CNNs), to overcome the limitations of conventional feature-based systems. These VPR methods have been tested and validated primarily for ground-based datasets. However, to properly assess the suitability of those approaches in VTOL navigation, they need to be evaluated for aerial image data sets. This study evaluates the performance of a CNN-based VPR system against a conventional feature-based method for an aerial image dataset, focusing mainly on the systems' front-end. Furthermore, experimental validation of the CNN-based VPR system is conducted. The results suggest that it is a better addition to the navigation stack of a VTOL vehicle under GPS-denied situations.
Identification and Control Design of a Sub-Scale Flybarless Helicopter
Authors:   Bihrle Applied Research, Walker Jeffry ,   Tischler Aeronautics, Tischler Mark
Published: April 2023

This paper demonstrates the complete end-to-end procedure of bare-airframe system identification, Simulink control design, software-in-the-loop (SIL) validation, and flight testing for a sub-scale flybarless single main rotor configuration. Flight tests were conducted utilizing Pixhawk hardware in the form of a CUAVv5 flight computer running the ArduCopter software stack. CIFER® was utilized to process the flight data into the frequency domain and identify a higher-order hybrid model suitable for the highly-coupled rotor/fuselage dynamics of the sub-scale vehicle. An explicit model following control architecture was implemented to provide a stable hover controller utilizing MATLAB® and Simulink® control design tools. The controller was validated in the SIL environment using frequency domain techniques prior to conducting flight tests. Flight tests were used as a final demonstration of the designed control laws and uncovered sensor modeling deficiencies in the SIL environment.
Shoulder Capsulitis
Authors: Errahali Yassine , Majjad Abderrahim , Issouani Jad , Kasouati Jalal , Benomar Ahmed Hicham , Zoulati Mohamed , Chakdoufi Sanae , Toufik Hamza , Boussouga Mostapha , Bezza Ahmed , Guerboub Ahmed Anass
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Shoulder capsulitis (SC) is a common musculoskeletal complication in patients with diabetes. It can be particularly disabling. It is often overlooked by clinicians. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of retractile capsulitis and to identify the risk factors in a population of Moroccan diabetic patients.

Materials and Methods:

We realised a cross-sectional study including patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). We recorded the demographic and diabetic characteristics of our patients. SC and vascular complications were assessed by clinical and para-clinical investigations. The prevalence of SC was calculated. The factors associated with SC were evaluated by suitable statistical tests.

Results:

Three hundred and Sixty-five patients were included; 84.9% had Type 2 DM (T2DM). The mean age of the participants was 52.6 ± 13.6. Shoulder capsulitis was present in 12.6% of patients. In statistical analysis, age >50 years (P = 0.001), T2DM (P = 0.03), duration of progression >10 years (P = 0.03), dyslipidemia (P = 0.013) and macrovascular complications (P = 0.009) were associated with an increased frequency of SC.

Conclusion:

This study shows that the prevalence of SC is higher in diabetic patients. Therefore, inclusion of this pathology in the global management of the diabetic patient is necessary.
Global rate optimality of integral curve estimators in high order tensor models
Authors: Banerjee Chitrak , Sakhanenko Lyudmila Aleksandrovna , Zhu David C.
Published: April 2023

Вдохновленные применениями в нейровизуализации, мы рассматриваем проблему установления глобальной минимаксной нижней границы в модели тензора высокого порядка. В частности, описываемая нами методология позволяет получить глобальную минимаксную границу для оценок интегральных кривых, предложенных в работе О. Кармайкла и второго автора 2015 г., при полупараметрической постановке задачи. Теоретические результаты настоящей работы гарантируют, что оценки, используемые для отслеживания сложной структуры волокон внутри живого человеческого мозга и построенные по данным, полученным из диффузионной тензорной МРТ с высоким угловым разрешением (HARDI), оптимальны не только локально, но и глобально. Таким образом, глобальная минимаксная граница асимптотического риска оценок предоставит квантификацию неопределенности для метода оценки во всей области изображения. В дополнение к теоретическим результатам проводится подробное эмпирическое исследование с целью определить оптимальное число градиентных направлений для протоколов нейровизуализации, которые мы далее иллюстрируем анализом сканирования мозга живого человека по реальным данным.
Design, Implementation, and Coordination of Malaria Therapeutic Efficacy Studies in Nigeria in 2018
Authors: Olukosi Adeola Yetunde , Musa Adesola Zaidat , Ogbulafor Nnenna , Aina Oluwagbemiga , Mokuolu Olugbenga , Oguche Stephen , Wammanda Robinson , Okafor Henrietta , Ekama Sabdat Ozichu , David Agatha Nkiru , Happi Christian Tientcha , Ozor Lynda , Babatunde Seye , Ijezie Simon N. , Uhomoibhi Perpetua E. , Awolola Samson Taiwo , Mohammed Audu Bala , Salako Babatunde Lawal
Published: April 2023

Prior to 2018, malaria therapeutic efficacy studies (TESs) in Nigeria were implemented separately at different sites, as assigned by the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP). In 2018, however, the NMEP engaged the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research to coordinate the 2018 TESs in 3 of 14 sentinel sites with the objective of standardizing their conduct across all three sites: Enugu, Kano, and Plateau states in three of six geopolitical zones. Artemether–lumefantrine and artesunate–amodiaquine, the two first-line drugs for treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria in Nigeria, were tested in both Kano and Plateau states. In Enugu State, however, artemether–lumefantrine and dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine were the test drugs, with dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine being tested for potential inclusion in Nigerian treatment policy. The TES was conducted in 6-month to 8-year-old children and was funded by the Global Fund with additional support from the WHO. A multipartite core team comprised of the NMEP, the WHO, the U.S. Presidential Malaria Initiative, academia, and the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research was set up to oversee the execution of the 2018 TES. This communication reports best practices adopted to guide its coordination, and lessons learned during in the process, including applying developed standard operating procedures, powering the sample size adequately for each site to report independently, training the investigating team for fieldwork, facilitating stratification of decisions, determining efficiencies derived from monitoring and quality assessment, and optimizing logistics. The planning and coordination of the 2018 TES activities is a model of a consultative process for the sustainability of antimalarial resistance surveillance in Nigeria.
Przełamywanie milczenia. Przemiany sposobów prezentacji problematyki LGBT+ we współczesnej prozie słowackiej
Authors: Majerek Rafał
Published: April 2023

Breaking the Silence. Changes in the Ways of Presenting LGBT+ Issues in Contemporary Slovak Prose In Slovakia after the Velvet Revolution of 1989 groups previously marginalized and discriminated against in the communism era, including the LGBT+ community, began activities aimed at obtaining full civil rights and developing forms of cultural representation. Gradually, the issues of non-heteronormativity began to appear in various areas of culture. As regards prose texts, which are the basis for the reflections presented in this paper, non-heteronormativity was initially portrayed in a stigmatizing, stereotype-based manner. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the dominant approach has been to expose the problem of LGBT+ people living in the closet, hiding their identity due to the homophobia in the society; the sphere of intimacy is considered as the only one that allows a sense of security and the free expression of affection and desire. In more recent works, examples of characters who have come out of the closet and have no problems with functioning openly in the family and social contexts begin to appear. The specificity of Slovak fiction featuring the themes of non-heteronormativity lies mainly in the lack of works of a clearly emancipatory nature, the domination of stories focused on intimate relations between women, and only occasionally introducing gay or transgender themes.
Pani Dalloway i Pan Dalloway, czyli przeniesienie tekstu wysokoartystycznego do obiegu popularnego
Authors: Szeremeta Katarzyna
Published: April 2023

Mrs. Dalloway and Mr. Dalloway, Transferring High Literature Text into Popular Literature

This paper explores how Mrs. Dalloway, one of the seminal works of high modernism, has been transferred into popular literature by Robin Lippincott in his novella Mr. Dalloway (1999). The sequel can be framed within the trend of cultural recycling and intertextual practices in which formerly marginalised fictional characters are given a voice or become more exposed. Although scholars have studied generic status of the text, “recursiveness” and Bloom’s “anxiety of influence” (James Shiff, Monica Latham and Bret Keeling); transformative potential of the original text, as well as images of London (Monika Girard), there is still a paucity of scholarship on narrative patterns and the concept of time. Therefore the author of the following paper seeks to fill this void and analyse how the elitist text of high modernism is transferred into popular literature with respect to the aforementioned aspects.
In the World Republic of Letters: Towards a Reconceptualisation of the Notion of Weltliteratur
Authors: Piotrowski Krystian Waldemar
Published: April 2023

The paper problematises the origins, characteristics, and implications of the term Weltliteratur, proffering critical insights into its interdisciplinary, transnational character and presuppositions about its discontinuous development. Having been initially conceptualised as a heretofore undeveloped research area, the domain of “world literature” is first eulogised as worthy of further scholarly attention by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in the late 1820s – the time of political unrest and multiple socio-cultural changes. As such, the idea also seems to have been of paramount interest to the ancients (H. M. Posnett), in which sense it may be portrayed as borderline anachronistic. Conversely, it does possess and evoke great resonance in future writers, thinkers, and intellectuals alike, resulting in its many reconceptualisations, not only in the field of literary studies but also in numerous nascent or still-developing disciplines such as comparative literature, genology, translation criticism, hermeneutics, cultural studies; furthermore, it is equally relevant for a number of various thematic poetics.

Engaging in a dialogue with Reinhart Koselleck’s “conceptual history” alongside its highly idiosyncratic theoretical apparatus, the present paper adapts and reappropriates Koselleck’s nomenclature with a view towards a preliminary systematisation of anticipatory mechanisms which influenced the reception of the category of Weltliteratur as much as they governed its subsequent re-development, be it in academia or in twentieth- and twenty-first-century public discourse. In this sense, Goethe’s prescient analysis of various national literatures as well as of the heterogeneity of artistic discourses of his time may be said to have laid the foundations for new comparative research methodologies, and, by extension, to what Pascale Casanova would eventually name as “the world republic of letters.”
Classification of Skin Disease Using Transfer Learning in Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors:   Department of Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Technological University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, Velasco Jessica S. , Catipon Jomer V. , Monilar Edmund G. , Amon Villamor M. , Virrey Glenn C. , Tolentino Lean Karlo S.
Published: April 2023

Automatic classification of skin disease plays an important role in healthcare especially in dermatology. Dermatologists can determine different skin diseases with the help of an android device and with the use of Artificial Intelligence. Deep learning requires a lot of time to train due to the number of sequential layers and input data involved. Powerful computer involving a Graphic Processing Unit is an ideal approach to the training process due to its parallel processing capability. This study gathered images of 7 types of skin disease prevalent in the Philippines for a skin disease classification system. There are 3400 images composed of different skin diseases like chicken pox, acne, eczema, Pityriasis rosea, psoriasis, Tinea corporis and vitiligo that was used for training and testing of different convolutional network models. This study used transfer learning to skin disease classification using pre-trained weights from different convolutional neural network models such as VGG16, VGG19, MobileNet, ResNet50, InceptionV3, InceptionResNetV2, Xception, DenseNet121, DenseNet169, DenseNet201 and NASNet mobile. The MobileNet model achieved the highest accuracy, 94.1% and the VGG16 model achieved the lowest accuracy, 44.1%.
Image Processing System for the Detection of Recyclable Solid Waste
Authors:   Facultad de Negocios, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Lima-Perú, Claudio Brian Meneses , Muñoz Juan Saberbein , Huamani Enrique Lee , Cruz María Salina , Machaca Melissa Yauri , Ruiz William Henao
Published: April 2023

One of the problems that affects everyone is solid waste pollution, which has spread to various parts of the surface and has put the planet in trouble because of the enormous amount of waste that has accumulated over time, affecting the habitats of various marine and terrestrial animals. These damages on the environment, reflect the lack of culture human about recycling, just 10% worldwide recyclemore frequently in homes. Nowadays, the change of materials to biodegradable has been made so that their decomposition is early, accumulations of recyclable materials are still observed in various parts of the surface and observing that it does not solve the contamination. With the exposure of this problem, this article developed an image processing system for the detection of recyclable solid waste that through an automatic analysis will allow the identification of recyclable solid waste materials, such as plastic, cardboard and glass bottles, helping to detect those solid waste that canbe reuse and avoid accumulation of them per ton. Through its development, it was observed that the system identifies the various recyclable materials that are distributed throughout the street with an efficiency of 97.99%, standing out for its efficiency and precision in the analysis of recyclable materials.
Design of Circular Microstrip Patch Antenna-Array for 5G Wi-Fi Network
Authors:   Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Amity University, Gwalior, MP, India, Tiwari Rovin , Sharma Raghavendra , Dubey Rahul
Published: April 2023

An antenna that works at high frequencies, specifically in the microwave region, is called an MPA, which stands for "Microstrip Patch Antenna." MPA is appropriate for electronic and wireless communication devices operating on 4G and 5G. This research presents the design and fabrication of a 1X2 and 1X4 circular form MPA-Array for a 5G wireless communication system. It is possible to get three distinct resonant frequencies of 4.5GHz, 5.4GHz, and 6.4GHz, with a value of gain 7.22dBi and a bandwidth of 2012MHz. The concept uses a cutting-edge layout for a patch antenna with a circular form and a partial ground. The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) constructed of copper with two sides is used to create the hardware design. An FR-4 epoxy substrate is used to fabricate the MPA-A, which is then put through an experimental test where its findings are compared to those generated by a simulation
THE POWER OF INADEQUATE LANGUAGE REPRESENTATION IN LEGAL PROCEDURES: MONOLINGUALISM AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS
Authors: Monzó-Nebot Esther , Đorđević Jasmina
Published: April 2023

International instruments have long recognized the power of languages and established measures to mitigate and prevent the harm of language deprivation. Indeed, linguistic rights have increasingly been recognized as human rights. In a number of contexts, the effective realization of the most basic linguistic rights depends on the translation from a minority to a dominant language. Legal proceedings are an example, and the European Convention on Human Rights (Article 6) enshrines the right to interpretation and translation for those who do not speak or understand the language of the proceedings. However, monolingual ideologies still loom large on societies, resulting in a number of inadequacies that deprive the speakers of languages socially classified as minor of the necessary resources to enjoy their rights. This contribution will tackle two different contexts, Kosovo, and the Valencian country. Despite the legal obligation to avoid discrimination of speakers of non-dominant languages, judiciary practices discourage and endanger the maintenance and development of the regional and minority languages in both settings. This chapter addresses the lack of maturity of judiciary translation policies focusing on the accuracy, quality, and availability of translation, or lack thereof. In that way, we will show that from translator training to quality standards, societies’ preparedness vis-à-vis their increasing diversity requires improvement.
Factores que inciden en la asignación de recursos para automatización de sistemas de riego de Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Quinde Almeida María José , Barbery Montoya Danny Cristian
Published: April 2023

El presente documento presenta un análisis de los factores que inciden en la implementación de la automatización de los sistemas de riego de la parroquia Octavio Cordero Palacios del cantón Cuenca, de la provincia del Azuay, bajo el acompañamiento y apoyo del Gobierno Provincial del Azuay. El objetivo del presente trabajo es determinar los factores influyentes en la implementación de la automatización de sistemas de riego en áreas rurales, la investigación es descriptiva, explicativa, correlacional y de corte transversal. Se parte de una población finita de 2271 habitantes de la parroquia, se estudia a 100 sujetos de investigación mediante el instrumento de recolección de información que es la encuesta, validado por juicio de expertos y con un Alpha de Cronbach de 0.857. Se determina que las dos variables independientes medio ambiente (0.002) e innovación de la cadena de valor (0.000) tienen un resultado significativo, puesto que ambas variables están ligadas a contribuir en el desarrollo y modernización de los sistemas de riego en el área rural, ya que los resultados son bastantes coherentes y consistentes para el ámbito de nuestro estudio. Se concluye considerando que los sistemas de riego automatizados en la parroquia Octavio Cordero Palacios son necesarios, es evidente que las comunidades se encuentran en expansión, la implementación de nanotecnología contribuirá al mejoramiento de la productividad agrícola, económica y ambiental del sector.
APPLICATION OF MORPHOLOGIC ANALYSIS TO QUANTIFY DIVERSION OF FLOOD WATERFLOW AND POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL ENERGY
Authors:   Professor V1, College of Engineering and Technology, Partido State University, Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines, Romero Raymundo V.
Published: April 2023

As significant catchment of flood water, this study examined important morphological structures of Lake Buhi (LB) catchment area which is a part of Bicol River Basin Area (BRBA). The information taken was used to derive a mathematical model which was then used in analysing the hydrologic event in the area. Different scenarios were investigated to provide solutions and avoid major risks and damages in BRBA during extreme precipitation. The method used to gather the data are Geographical Information System (GIS), digital elevation modelling (DEM), hydrologic modelling, site visit, and remote sensing. It was found that the morphology is well structured to collect and impound vast amount of rainwater flow and form huge body of water known as the LB. The area has immense number of streams that directs surface runoff into the impounded body of water having low drainage density. Enormous amount is needed to discharge away and prevent high water level rise and stop flood in the nearby villages. The capacity of the outflow river is sufficient in most cases of the forecasted precipitation while during the time of typhoon event was found insufficient. However, there are three options to divert away the accumulated floodwater and become a potential source of electrical energy.
Impact Analysis of Work Environment Mediated by Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance (Case Study Asuransi Siap)
Authors:   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Suryaputra Naufal
Published: April 2023

Individual and organizational performance are substantially influenced by the work environment. This paper aims to investigate the impact of the work environment on employee performance at PT. Asuransi Siap, as mediated by job satisfaction. This research aimed to determine which elements of the physical or non-physical work environment had the greatest influence on Employee Performance and to establish the relationship between Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, and Employee Performance. On the other hand, Job Satisfaction as a mediator variable has four dimensions consists Compensation, Working Conditions, Relation Within the Company, and Promotion and Development. Employee Performance dimensions consist of Quantity, Quality, Timeliness, Presence, and Ability to Cooperate. This study uses quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect primary data from companies using questionnaires sent to 110 respondents at the head office of PT. Asuransi Siap, and the author interviews company employees who are considered to be able to provide an overview for the author. In addition, secondary data are obtained from literature reviews from previous studies. According to research finding, the non-physical work environment has a considerable influence on employee performance. Employees agree that elements such as positive company relations, positive interaction with supervisors or executive management, and recognition from superiors have a greater impact on employee performance than physical aspects like as lighting, temperature, etc. Although it is indisputable that the physical work environment can also influence employee performance.
Development and Dynamics of State Administration in Indonesia: The Struggle of the Discourse of the “State” Administration vis a vis the “Public” Administration
Authors:   Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Majalengka, Indonesia, Kuswati Yeti
Published: April 2023

Since Woodrow Wilson “stirred up” the United States public through his writing entitled The Study of Administration (1887) in the journal Political Science Quarterly, state administration began to develop to worldwide, including to Indonesia. Since the 1990s, the state administration has grown considerably compared to Wilson's time. It cannot be denied that the development of State Administration Science is so massive in its home country of the United States and other Anglo-Saxon countries such as England, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. While in developing countries, the dynamics of State Administration is not so intense because there is still strong political, bureaucratic and cultural control. The concept of “State Administration” is not “public administration” for a while until the author can accept the logic thinking (epistemology) of Public Administration as the mainstream science of State Administration in Indonesia today. In theory, concepts and paradigms, state administration is experiencing a fairly rapid development. Many contemporary theories have emerged in the repertoire of State Administration that criticize and enrich classical theories such as theories about Organization and bureaucracy. That development is something natural considering that state administration is part of the social sciences that have dynamic characteristics, unlike the Natural Sciences which tend to be passive and positivistic. This development should be appreciated because it indicates that the state administration is able to exist in the midst of increasingly complex community problems and needs concrete solutions.
The Effect of Communication, Work Motivation and Physical Work Environment on Employee Work Spirit at Puri Sukawati Tourism Destination
Authors:   Faculty Of Economy and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali - Indonesia, Kurniawati, Ni Putu Ayu Tika , Paramananda, N. Paramananda, N. ,   Faculty Of Economy and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali - Indonesia, Anak Agung Istri Krisna Gangga Dewi, ,   Faculty Of Economy and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali - Indonesia
Published: April 2023

This study aims to determine the effects of communication, work motivation, and physical work environment on the work ethos of tourism workers in Puri Sukawati. This type of research is a kind of descriptive research. As for the study design, causal quantitative studies will be used. The subjects of this research were employees of Wisata Puri Sukawati. The sampling technique used was non-probability sampling with a saturated sample because all employees were sampled with a total of 48 employees as respondents. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS. The results showed that communication, work motivation, and the physical work environment together had a significant positive effect on employee morale by 72.9%. Partial communication can increase morale at Puri Sukawati Tourism by 23.46%. In addition, work motivation can also partially increase employee morale at Puri Sukawati Tourism by 37.51%. Likewise, the physical work environment partially has a positive influence on the morale of Wisata Puri Sukawati employees by 32.77%. Therefore, communication, work motivation and the physical work environment can increase work spirit for Wisata Puri Sukawati employees.
The Influence of Knowledge Management and Educational Background on Strategic Human Resource Competency Mediated by Strategic Partnership at Deputy II of Home Affairs for Economic Studies BIN
Authors:   Department of Economic, Nurjamil Edmil , Arafah Willy ,   Department of Economic, Kusnadi Kusnadi ,   Department of Economic
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the direct and indirect effects of Knowledge Management and Educational Background on Strategic Human Resource Competency mediated by the Strategic Partnership at Deputy II for Domestic Affairs for Economic Studies at BIN. The model proposed in this study was tested using data analysis techniques and hypothesis testing using statistical tools and methods SPSS Program (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 25 and SEM modeling with Variance Based SEM or PLS SEM. The statistical tools and methods used are: validity test and reliability test. The data were collected from a sample of 60 respondents to become the object of this research through the distribution of a proportionally randomly selected questionnaire. The findings of this study are that there is a direct influence of knowledge management and educational background on the strategic human resource competence of Deputy II for Domestic Affairs for Economic Studies at BIN and there is an indirect effect of knowledge management and educational background on strategic human resource competence mediated by the strategic partnership of deputy II Domestic Economic Studies Sector BIN. The seven hypotheses proposed were all proven to be accepted, meaning that there were direct and indirect effects of the independent variables on the dependent variable. Strategic Partnership plays a very important role as mediation in increasing the influence of Knowledge Management and Educational Background on Strategic Human Resource Competency The limitation in this research is the limited number of respondents in this study and the research is quantitative in nature and the data collection process takes place in a short time with a limited number of respondents. This study found that there was a positive influence of Knowledge Management and Educational Background on Strategic Human Resource Competency mediated by the Strategic Partnership at the Deputy II for Domestic Affairs for Economic Studies at BIN. The model proposed in this study looks at the overall understanding that researchers have about the direct or indirect influence of Knowledge Management and Educational Background on Strategic Human Resource Competency mediated by the Strategic Partnership at Deputy II Domestic Affairs for Economic Studies, BIN.
Determinants of Corporate Bond Demand: A Study in Vietnam
Authors:   National Economics University, Hanh Ha Hong
Published: April 2023

Recently, corporate bond has been becoming a controversial debate topic in Vietnam. During 2022 Vietnamese economy experienced several devastating scandals relating to corporate bond that leading to the issuance of several legal regulations by the Government. Realistically, given the strong encouragement of Vietnamese Government, the size of corporate bond market has reached approximately 21% of national GDP (VCCI, 2022) illustrating a considerable attention of potential investors and local businesses on this typical capital raising instruments. However, from both academic and society perspectives, there has been a research gap in the extant literature review on the underlying reasons for corporate bond demand in an emerging country. Hence, the study aims to comprehensively examine the determinants of investor demand for corporate bond in the context of Vietnam. The research objectives are achieved by applying both qualitative and quantitative approaches. While the qualitative method which based on VCCI (2022) questionnaires to identify and document the corporate bond demand, the quantitative method provides statistical evidences on determinants of corporate bond demand. The research result show that the credit risk and bond market presence are significant attributes for investor demand. These indicators are more pronounced during the crisis period which is explained by information asymmetry theory and the benefit of diversifications. The research findings are consistent with prior studies of Hotchkiss and Ronen (2002), Hale and Santos (2008) stating that high investor demand shorten the time for subsequent bond issuance events and potentially reduces the corporate’s cost of capital. Therefore, the research is beneficial to the Government, corporate bond issuers and researchers.
The Influence of Strategic Resources Based View and Corporate Social Responsibility on Economic Development Programs in Central Sulawesi Mediated by Community Development
Authors:   Department of Economic, Jahidin Jahidin , Arafah Willy ,   Department of Economic, Kusnadi Dan ,   Department of Economic
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the direct effect of strategic resource base view and corporate social responsibility on economic development programs and the direct influence of community development on economic development programs and the indirect effect of strategic resource base view and corporate social responsibility on economic development programs mediated by the community. development. The model used in this study is to test the hypothesis by using the method of the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The software used for structural analysis is LISREL 8.80. Data were collected from a sample of 110 respondents who were deemed sufficient to represent the population. In taking the sample used a survey technique that is the entire population is used as a research sample. The findings of this study are that there is a direct strategic resource base view and corporate social responsibility on economic development programs and a direct influence of community development on economic development programs as well as indirect effects of strategic resource base view and corporate social responsibility on economic development programs mediated by community development. The seven hypotheses proposed were all proven to be accepted. Community Development plays a very important role as a mediation in improving the Strategic Resource Base View and Corporate Social Responsibility for the Economic Development Program. The limitation in this study is to take the results of previous studies from references above 5 years and sourced from several researchers in Indonesia and quantitative research and the data collection process takes place in a short time with a limited number of respondents. The implications of the results of this study are that there is a positive influence of Strategic Resource Base View and Corporate Social Responsibility on Community Development and has implications for the Economic Development Program.
The Influence of Organizational Culture and Organizational Commitment towards Organizational Performance of the Military Sealift Command in Developing the National Sea Transportation Mediated by Dynamic Capability
Authors:   Department of Economic, Irvansyah Irvansyah , Arafah Willy ,   Department of Economic, Martadisastra Dedi ,   Department of Economic
Published: April 2023

The main objective of this study is to analyze organizational culture and organizational commitment to the organizational performance of the Military Sealift Command in fostering the potential of national sea transportation mediated by dynamic capability. The research was carried out on warships in the Military Sealift Command’s fleet, the object of research comes from the Staff Officers of the Military Sealift Command’s Command Headquarters’ staff officers, officers and the crew of the Indonesian Warships in the Military Sealift Command’s fleet, totaling to 252 subjects. The data obtained is analyzed using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) with SPSS version 22.0 and Smart PLS version 3. The findings of this study show that the direct organizational culture, organizational commitment, dynamic capability demonstrates that hypotheses affect the Organizational performance of the Military Sealift Command. The results of the study also demonstrate that there is an influence of the organizational culture and organizational commitment affect towards dynamic capability. While the results of the indirect hypothesis also have an effect, namely organizational culture and organizational commitment towards organizational performance of the Military Sealift Command which is mediated by dynamic capability. The results of this research can be implemented especially in organizational culture so that it can contribute to social change by creating more growth opportunities resulting, thereby providing assistance to society. It is necessary to have an organizational culture that has been implemented at the Military Sealift Command in its capacity as the sole supervisor of national sea transportation, applied to the national civilian fleet. In its service, the Military Sealift Command will always be ready to support the logistics transportation program to distribute government or private assistance to all corners of the country. So far, the distribution of disaster logistical assistance or other assistance from the central government or the private sector to those in need in the country has barely involved the national civilian fleet.
The Role of Knowledge-Sharing Attitudes and Self-Efficiency in Increasing Innovation Collaboration Performance Through Employee Competence with the Innovation Climate as the Moderation in the Regional Office of Aceh Province National Land Agency
Authors:   Magister Management Study Program, Faculty Economic and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Diba Farah , Musnadi Said ,   Magister Management Study Program, Faculty Economic and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Chan Syafruddin ,   Magister Management Study Program, Faculty Economic and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to investigate the impact of knowledge sharing and self-efficacy on enhancing innovation collaboration performance via employee competence, with innovation climate acting as a moderator at the Regional Office of the Aceh Province National Land Agency. The study comprised all the staff members of the Regional Office of the Aceh Province National Land Agency, and a census was used as the sampling technique. The data analysis involved the use of SEM techniques, employing SPSS and Amos software. The results of the study indicated that all of the five direct hypotheses tested were significant, with self-efficacy being the most important variable in improving Collaborative Innovative Performance at BPN due to its highest coefficient influence value compared to other variables. Additionally, the indirect effect of the two hypotheses showed that employee competence plays a crucial role in influencing the behavior of various knowledge on collaborative innovation performance, with a higher influence rate than the second indirect hypothesis which is the effect of self-efficacy on collaborative innovative performance through competent employees.
Skin Burn Detection using Image Processing
Authors: Pratik D. Paymode  , Prathmesh S. Lande  , Sachin K. Patil  , Sachin K. Patil
Published: April 2023

Skin cancer at its early stages can be cured. But when it is not recognized at its early stages, it begins to spread to other parts of the body and can be deadly. Benign Melanoma is simply appearance of moles on skin. A normal mole is usually an evenly coloured brown, tan, or black spot on the skin. It can be either flat or raised. Skin burns are the deadly form of cancers in humans. If skin burns are detected at early stages, it can be cured completely. So, an early detection of skin cancer can save the patients. Skin burns are of two types- Benign and Malignant Melanoma. Benign melanoma is not a deadly condition, but malignant melanoma is a deadly form. Both resemble same in appearance at the initial stages. Only an expert dermatologist can classify which one is benign and which one is malignant. The CNN based Classification methodology uses Image processing techniques. Main advantage of this computer-based CNN classification is that patient does not need to go to hospitals and undergo various painful diagnosing techniques like Biopsy.
Women Safety System using IoT
Authors: Mrs. Chindiyababy. U  , Muthuvinoth. G  , Praneeth. P  , Poovarasan. B  , Raja. M
Published: April 2023

The women's safety system based on IoT is an innovative approach to addressing rising concerns about women's safety. The technology integrates several sensors and devices to the Internet of Things (IoT) to create a smart and automated environment that protects women. The system detects strange movements or sounds using sensors and informs authorities or the user's emergency contacts in real time. Wearable gadgets and smartphone applications are also included in the system, which may track the user's position and provide notifications when they are in danger. The system's purpose is to make the atmosphere safer for women and give them the confidence to walk around freely without fear.
The New Apostolic Reformation, Trump, and Evangelical Politics
Authors: Berry Damon T.
Published: April 2023

Whilst many assume that conservative evangelical support for Trump is motivated by his position on social issues such as abortion and LGBTQ rights, or a nostalgia for an imagined American golden age, this book shows that the reality is much more complex by looking at a more recent and understudied trend of Evangelicalism in America.

Damon T. Berry examines how leaders within the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), a charismatically inclined Evangelical movement, claim their support for Trump came from alleged prophetic visions that compelled them to defend Trump’s candidacy, and to continue to defend his presidency, re-election against demonically inspired, Marxist, “Deep State” enemies. In this conspiratorial cosmology, spiritual warfare through prayer and political activism is the duty of the faithful so that they might protect Trump as God’s anointed leader and war against malevolent, unpatriotic forces that oppose him, the nation, and God himself.

Working from primary source materials produced by leading figures among the NAR, Berry argues that this conspiratorial discourse is central to NAR support for Trump’s candidacy, presidency, and re-election effort, and that this discourse has come to shape some of the most important debates among American religious conservatives in the 21st century.
Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre
Authors: Donovan Ryan
Published: April 2023

Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre introduces readers to a facet of musicals often assumed but misunderstood: how queer approaches in musical theatre extend deeper than fabulosity. Queerness in musicals challenges heteronormativity but sometimes simultaneously reinforces it.

This volume encompasses queerness beyond simply the familiar narrative of gay men’s over-representation in musical theatre. Readers will be introduced to the history of queerness in musicals as well as queer methods of how to study musicals. Featuring four case studies, centered around musicals such as The Book of Mormon, Fun Home, Everybody's Talking About Jamie and La Cage aux Folles, readers will discover the historical contexts, textual narratives, staging, and reception of these influential productions.

Published as part of the Topics in Musical Theatre series, this foundational book provides readers with an understanding of the historically shifting terminology of queerness as well as offering a brief overview of how queer theory informs the study of musicals themselves.
Race in American Musical Theater
Authors: Lee Josephine
Published: April 2023

While most discussions of race in American theatre emphasize the representation of race mainly in terms of character, plot, and action, Race in American Musical Theatre highlights elements of theatrical production and reception that are particular to musical theatre. This introductory book examines how race functions not only through the recurrence of particular character types and storylines, but also in musical style and song lyrics, in the staging of the chorus line, and in the use of cross-racial casting.

Each chapter identifies a particular set of questions that encourages readers to look at works of musical theatre more critically and place them in a broader historical and social context. Drawing on problematic examples such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and Miss Saigon through to integrated shows such as Dreamgirls, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk and Hamilton, it serves as a critical survey and analysis of the topic within the American musical theatre canon.

Published within the Topics in Musical Theatre series, this volume also includes an appendix that provides background information and plot summaries for its key examples and a list of additional readings related to the topic.
The Improv Illusionist
Authors: Raitt David
Published: April 2023

Object work, environment and physicality are essential for improvisational theatre. Skilled improvisers can draw audiences into the performance by helping them see things that aren’t there.

The Improv Illusionist is the first book dedicated to physical improv. It reveals why these skills are so important, how to fix bad habits that develop over time and practical techniques for being more physical on stage.

The book features over 50 exercises to help improvisers develop their skills through solo and group work.

Improvisers of all ages and experience levels will learn how to:

* become more playful through exploring physical activity;

* eliminate miscommunication with other players by adding precision to object work;

* get new ideas for scenes by exploring the environment and activities;

* develop an eye for real-world detail and how to reproduce it in improv;

* add more visual flair to scenes;

* stay safe, both physically and emotionally, in shows, rehearsals and classes

Even the most seasoned improv performers often struggle to be more physical, so this book fills an important niche in improv actor training.