bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of Genetic Algorithm in Optimizing LQR Control for Ball and Beam
Authors:   Ton Duc Thang University, Tran Nguyen-Dang-Khoa , Nguyen Minh-Quan ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education, Le Tuan-Kiet ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education, Bui Duy-Khanh ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education, Le Thanh-Vinh ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education, Vo Thi-Ngoc-Thi ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education, Nguyen Thi-Toi ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education, Pham Ngo-Quoc-Bao ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Technology and Education
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we apply genetic algorithm (GA) to optimize LQR controller – a linear control algorithm which stability is guaranteed by mathematics. This searching algorithm proves its ability in finding better control parameters through generations. Our model is ball and beam (B&B) – a classical single input – multi output (SIMO) system. This system is balanced around equilibrium point in simulation.
Educational Simulation Play as a Transcultural Approach to Resilience and Reconciliation
Authors: Franzenburg Geert
Published: February 2024

Educational simulation plays facilitate real experiences in a safe environment and, therefore, are appropriate for gaining a better sense of the dynamic relationships at work in complex environments, for exploring good fits and practical solutions, and for understanding how mistakes occur, mainly when plays, built upon an explicit or implicit model of reality, engage multiple participants and reproduce some of the political, coordination, communication, and coalition-building challenges that often accompany peace and stabilization operations that exist in the real world. Thus, they become an exercise in social science theorizing and a research tool to examine the implications of hypothesized relationships and conflict dynamics in a variety of forms (abstract plays or role-playing activities). By emphasizing needs, interpretations, stereotypes and resources of all participants, simulation plays facilitate strategies for resilience and reconciliation.
Review of the state of the art between sustainability and hydropower generation: a vision from Asia
Authors:   Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Sustainability Department, Barcelona City, Spain, Naranjo-Silva Sebastian , Silva Jorge ,   Instituto Politécnico Nacional, ESCA-ST., Mexico City, Mexico, Alvarez del Castillo Javier ,   Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Sustainability Department, Barcelona City, Spain
Published: February 2024

Hydroelectric energy is a widely used technology in 180 countries benefiting in 2020, this source has 140 years of development, represents 16% of the energy generated in the world and 63% of renewables. The objective of this manuscript is to develop a state of knowledge that analyzes scientific theories, hypotheses and projects to propose this review as a robust theoretical framework to understand the effects and advantages of hydroelectric energy in Asia. For the review, the methodology collected scientific information from publishers such as Elsevier, Taylor & Francis and Springer. The Asian continent was selected due to the representative number of hydroelectric projects, and to represent more than 30% of the world's hydroelectric generation, having the largest installed capacity. According to studies in thirteen Asian countries, over future projections, hydropower potential decreases over time in part due to the deep interaction between water and its location, variations in climate change and opposition from people near the sources. projects in often remote areas. The prominence of hydroelectricity will gradually change from a stable generation as a complementary source of other renewable energies. On the other hand, hydroelectricity, as the largest renewable source today, is competitive in generation price and responds to the growing demand of the population, therefore, to build sustainable energy systems, policymakers, engineers and builders must adopt procedures that organize projects based on sustainability criteria.
The Contribution of Marketing to The Distribution of Agri-Food Products in Albania and the Possibility of Import Substitution
Authors: Uldedaj Gjokë , Gjeloshi Gjovalin
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study is to analysis of the existing situation in the development of the competitiveness of agricultural products and the possibility of replacing imported products.
 
Theoretical Framework: This analysis will be studied in the framework of the impact of marketing to increase the performance of local products in the market.
 
Method: During the work, the quantitative method of data collection was used, mainly the questionnaire was used for data collection. A combination of primary and secondary data was used. We collect 50 data from companies. But we finalized 30 data for analysis. Research methods in this study include multivariable methods along with factor analysis, regression techniques, correlation, and forecasting techniques.
 
Results and Conclusion: The agricultural sector has a fundamental importance in the social and economic development of the country. This sector contributes about 19% to the country's GDP (INSTAT, 2023a) and covers 36.4% of total employment (INSTAT, 2023b). The companies of the agri-food sector and agricultural farms in Albania, through the application of marketing, should identify their potential and opportunities, where in addition to these opportunities, good management based on development plans is required for each product or agricultural culture
 
Research implications: It is a fact that Albania has not moved much in the direction of increasing production capacities, not meeting the demands and needs of consumers with local production and distribution of agri-food products.
 
Originality/value: Part of this study shows that agricultural product manufacturing companies have well-integrated marketing components, especially promotion and distribution channels.
СИМУЛАЦИЈЕ ВАЉАЊА ПРСТЕНАСТИХ ЕЛЕМЕНАТА ВЕЛИКИХ ДИМЕНЗИЈА
Authors: Уљаревић Марко , Милутиновић Младомир
Published: February 2024

Технологија ваљања прстенова је  веома заступљена и користи се за израду радних предмета широког спектра димензија, облика и материјала. У оквиру овог рада приказан је део пројектовања технолошког поступка израде прстенастог радног предмета великих димензија, процесом радијалног ваљања у топлом стању, који се односи на симулација самог процеса и оптимизацију претходно прорачунатих параметара.
INTEGRACIJA LEAN PRINCIPA I ODRŽIVE PROIZVODNJE U AUTOMOBILSKOJ INDUSTRIJI
Authors: Đuraš Valentina
Published: February 2024

Cilj savremenih kompanija jeste da se proces proizvodnje vrši sa što manjim gubicima i minimiziranjem bespotrebnog trošenja resursa. S obrzirom da Lean koncept teži ka smanjenju otpada, upotreba prirodnih resursa, a održiva proizvodnja, odnosno tzv. Zelene fabrike koriste reciklirane materijale, radi se na redizajnu procesa, zamjeni, rastavljanju, ponovnoj proizvodnji, itd, Lean proizvodnja i održiva proizvodnja su veoma kompatibilne.
ПРИМЈЕНА ВИШЕКРИТЕРИЈУМСКОГ ОДЛУЧИВАЊА У ИЗБОРУ СТРАТЕГИЈЕ ТЕХНИЧКОГ ОДРЖАВАЊА
Authors: Симић Сања
Published: February 2024

Развој културе одржавања у производној индустрији има значајан утицај на ефикасност и успјех производње. Процјена и избор најбоље стратегије одржавања за различите типове кварова је тежак и сложен задатак, јер овај избор захтјева познавање различитих фактора. У оквиру овог рада приказан је поступак избора оптималне стратегије одржавања, за дефинисане услове и критеријуме, примјеном методе вишекритеријумског одлучивања.
ANALIZA I MERE UNAPREĐENJA SISTEMA DALJINSKOG GREJANJA TOPLANE U RUMI
Authors: Vizmeg Ivan
Published: February 2024

U ovom radu prikazana je analiza sistema daljinskog grejanja toplane JP"Stambeno" Ruma, deljenjem sistema na 3 komponente: izvori, mreža i toplotno predajne stanice. Nakon analize date su mere za unapređenje sistema, ove mere su sastavljene u 3 paketa.
PRORAČUN ČELIČNE HALE PREMA EVROKODU I UPOREDNA ANALIZA KRANSKE STAZE PREMA EVROKODU I SRPS-U
Authors: Krstić Slavenko
Published: February 2024

Tema rada je proračun čelične proizvodne hale preme Evrokod  propisima sa uporednom analizom kranske staze prema Evrokodu i SRPS-u. Urađen je kompletan statički proračun i dimenzionisanje sa potrebnim grafičkim prilozima (dispozicionim crtežima, detaljima čelika i detaljima veza)
ИДЕЈНО РJЕШЕЊЕ НАВОДЊАВАЊА ПОЉОПРИВРЕДНОГ ЗЕМЉИШТА У ЧЕНЕЈУ
Authors: Љубоја Тамара
Published: February 2024

У раду је приказана методологија пројектовања система за наводњавање пољопривредне површине од 240 ha у Ченеју, његова функционалност и примјена. Примјеном теоретске основе, преко анализа климатских услова, водног биланса и режима вода, затим преко мелиоративних основа, хидрауличког прорачуна и графичких прилога, дошло се до коначног рјешења којима је реализован овај рад.
Treatment of recurrent hiatal hernia, complicated by pleural empyema, mediastinitis and sepsis
Authors: Protchenkov M. A. , Reshetov А. V. , Litvinov A. V. , Ukhimik Y. F. , Vasilevskii D. I. , Dvoreckiy S. Yu. , Akopov A. L.
Published: February 2024

An observation of a rare complication of a hiatal hernia is presented – migration of the stomach with an antireflux cuff into the mediastinum with the development of acute gastric dilation, necrosis of the gastric wall in a 51-year-old woman. The effectiveness of stage-by-stage treatment of severe intrapleural complications of recurrent hiatal hernia accompanied by sepsis and multiple organ failure is shown.
Non-sinus type of transverse sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas on the arachnoid granulation of the dural sinus wall
Authors: Suzuki Tomoaki , Hasegawa Hitoshi , Okamoto Kouichirou , Shibuya Kohei , Fujiwara Hidemoto , Oishi Makoto
Published: February 2024

Background:

The etiology of a non-sinus-type dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) with shunt points located on the sinus wall, previously described as on-the-wall-type DAVFs, is unknown.

Case Description:

Two cases of non-sinus-type transverse sinus DAVF with a shunt point limited to the dural sinus wall, causing cortical venous reflux, were successfully treated with endovascular transarterial Onyx embolization. The Onyx cast showed multiple feeders from the occipital and middle meningeal arteries aggregated in the arachnoid granulation (AG), which dilated the draining vein.

Conclusion:

Non-sinus-type DAVFs with shunt points located on the AG may be one of the presentations of an on-the-wall-type DAVF.
Steerable microcatheter for distal access of a giant cavernous carotid artery aneurysm during treatment with Pipeline Embolization Device: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Inoue Satoshi , Fujita Atsushi , Kurihara Eiji , Sasayama Takashi
Published: February 2024

Background:

In the treatment of giant cerebral aneurysms with flow-diverting stents, access to the distal parent artery is critical but occasionally challenging. This article provides our experience with a novel steerable microcatheter in such a situation, as well as a review of the literature.

Case Description:

A 73-year-old woman presented with right ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia. Magnetic resonance angiography revealed a giant right cavernous internal carotid artery aneurysm. Endovascular treatment was planned with flow diversion, but distal access was not possible using the standard technique. A 2.4-Fr steerable microcatheter, Leonis Mova Selective, was implemented, and by bending the catheter tip toward the distal parent artery, a guidewire could be guided distally. After the catheter exchange, two flow-diverting stents were deployed successfully.

Conclusion:

Steerable microcatheters may provide an option in treatment with flow-diverting stents for giant cerebral aneurysms where access to the distal parent artery is compromised.
ПОДЗЕМНЫЕ ВОДЫ КАК ИСТОЧНИК ПИТЬЕВОГО ВОДОСНАБЖЕНИЯ
Authors: Лисакова О.А. , Майманова Е.А. , Анопченко Л.Ю. , Луговская А.Ю.
Published: February 2024

В статье рассмотрено понятие питьевой воды, нормативные документы, регламентирующие требования к качеству питьевой воды. Обоснована необходимость проведения мониторинга подземных вод, проанализирована система установки зон санитарной охраны.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ ОПТИМИЗАЦИИ ЗЕМЛЕПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ
Authors: Коцур Е.В. , Дубровский А.В. , Мурашева А.А. , Долматова О.Н. , Капитулина Н.А.
Published: February 2024

В статье проанализированы причины, привлекшие к деградации агроландшафтов зоны, с которой получают практически 90% всей растениеводческой продукции Омской области. Авторы считают, что на современном этапе восстановить плодородие агроландшафтов, их производительную способность, используя обычные природоохранные мероприятия уже невозможно. Решением может стать сбалансированность в системе использования земельных ресурсов, с учетом предельно допустимых и оптимальных экологических параметров, приведенных в статье для степной зоны. В статье представлены разработанные для территории Павлоградского муниципального района три оптимизационные модели использования земель, дано их эколого-экономическое обоснование. Авторы предлагают внести дополнения в разработанную ими ранее ЗИС «Устойчивый агроландшафт», добавив в нее функцию составления моделей землепользования.
ЭЛЕМЕНТЫ КОМПЬЮТЕРНОЙ ОБУЧАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ ДИСЦИПЛИНЫ «НАЧЕРТАТЕЛЬНАЯ ГЕОМЕТРИЯ»
Authors: Григорьева Е.В.
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматривается использование компьютерных сред обучения, определены условия эффективности функционирования и особенности их реализации в учебном процессе.
ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЕ КОМПОЗИТНЫХ ПАНЕЛЕЙ С УЧЕТОМ ГЕОМЕТРИЧЕСКИ НЕЛИНЕЙНОГО ПОВЕДЕНИЯ ПРИ ЖЕСТКОМ ОПИРАНИИ И ВЛИЯНИИ УПРУГОГО ОСНОВАНИЯ ПРИ СЖАТИИ
Authors: Митрофанов О.В. , Кайков К.В.
Published: February 2024

В данной работе рассмотрены прямоугольные композитные панели при продольном сжатии и допустимости геометрически нелинейного состояния. Разработана методика определения минимальной толщины панели при обеспечении прочности при закритическом поведении. Исходные соотношения учитывают граничные условия при всестороннем жестком опирании.
НЕОБХОДИМЫЕ И ДОСТАТОЧНЫЕ УСЛОВИЯ ДЛЯ САМООЦЕНКИ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ПО КРИТЕРИЮ «ЛИДЕРСТВО» НА БАЗЕ МОДЕЛИ СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЯ EFQM
Authors: Митрофанова И.П. , Алексеева А.С. , Хурцидзе М.Х.
Published: February 2024

Необходимость в совершенствовании деятельности организации в современных условиях состоит в ориентированности на устойчивое развитие компонентов экосистемы организации и усиления действий развития по отношению к факторам, влияющим на них. Формирование ценностей системного характера управления экосистемой невозможно без изменений внутри организационной культуры и воздействующего управления. В статье проведен анализ понятия «Лидерства» с позиции ключевых направлений совершенствования деятельности организаций и изменений в концепции данного критерия модели EFQM 2020г. Основной целью представленной статьи является - на основании результатов анализа понятийного аппарата «Лидерство» - разработать модель анкетирования для самооценки организации по критерию «Организационная культура и Лидерство», с обязательной ориентацией на ключевые направления совершенствования деятельности организации, обеспечивая наибольший эффект и отдачу при принятии управленческих решений. Разработанная модель поможет сотрудникам организации, специалистам в вопросах качества, определить по предложенным векторам развити - управление изменениями, человеческий капитал, устойчивое развитие, постоянное улучшение - «точки роста» организации, способствующие гармоничному развитию в сторону успешного предприятия, тем самым определяя необходимые и достаточные условия для самооценки организации по ключевому критерию модели качества EFQM.
ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЕ НАРУШЕННЫХ ЗЕМЕЛЬ ПОСЛЕ ДОБЫЧИ УГЛЯ ОТКРЫТЫМ СПОСОБОМ
Authors: Репш Н.В. , Коляда А.С.
Published: February 2024

Статья посвящена освещению вопросов, связанных с восстановлением нарушенных земель после добычи угля открытым способом на примере Дальнего Востока. Для получения наилучшего результата предложено использовать комплекс методов, включающих в себя: искусственное лесоразведение, фиторекультивацию, инженерную, биологическую и экологическую рекультивацию.
ОПТИМАЛЬНЫЕ СРОКИ СБОРА СЫРЬЯ ЛАПЧАТКИ БЕЛОЙ (POTENTILLA ALBA L.) В УСЛОВИЯХ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНО-ЧЕРНОЗЕМНОЙ ЗОНЫ
Authors: Сидельников А.Н.
Published: February 2024

Установлена высокая морозоустойчивость при перезимовке растений лапчатки белой в условиях Центрального Черноземья. Изучение ростовых процессов лапчатки белой в онтогенезе выявило, что наибольшая урожайность ее корней наблюдается на IV году вегетации культуры, но содержание действующих веществ в сырье снижается на 10% и теряются качества лекарственного сырья. Несмотря на увеличение урожайности на IVгоду жизни лапчатки в условиях Центрального Черноземья, целесообразно проводить уборку на III году вегетации.
Deconvoluting Low Yield from Weak Potency in Direct-to-Biology Workflows with Machine Learning
Authors: McCorkindale William , Filep Mihajlo , London Nir , Lee Alpha A. , King-Smith Emma
Published: February 2024

High throughput and rapid biological evaluation of small molecules is an essential factor in drug discovery and development. Direct-to-Biology (D2B), whereby compound purification is foregone, has emerged as a viable technique in time efficient screening, specifically for PROTAC design and biological evaluation. However, one notable limitation is the prerequisite of high yielding reactions to ensure the desired compound is indeed the compound responsible for biological activity. Herein, we report a machine learning based yield-assay deconfounder capable of deconvoluting low yield from low potency to identify false negatives. We validated this approach by identifying promising SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors with nanomolar activity that rivaled potency observed from the standard D2B workflow. Furthermore, we show how our framework can be utilized in a broad, in silico screen with to produce compounds of similar potency as a D2B assay.
Consistent Construction of Density Matrix from Surface Hopping Trajectories
Authors: Xu Jiabo , Shi Zhecun , Wang Linjun
Published: February 2024

Proper construction of density matrix based on surface hopping trajectories remains a difficult problem. Due to the well-known overcoherence in traditional surface hopping simulations, the electronic wavefunction cannot be used directly. In this work, we propose a consistent density matrix construction method, which takes the advantage of occupation of active states to rescale the coherence calculated by wavefunctions and ensures the intrinsic consistency of density matrix. This new trajectory analysis method can be used for both Tully’s fewest switches surface hopping (FSSH) and our recently proposed branching corrected surface hopping (BCSH). As benchmarked in both one- and two-dimensional standard scattering models, the new approach combined with BCSH trajectories achieves highly accurate time-dependent spatial distributions of adiabatic populations and coherence compared with exact quantum results.
Alkene-Coordinated Palladium(0) Cross-Coupling Precatalysts: Comparing Oxidative Addition and Catalytic Reactivity for Dimethyl Fumarate and Maleic Anhydride Stabilizing Ligands
Authors: Thomas Gilian , Litman Jared , Ho Binh Dang , Huang Jingjun , Blonska Kalina , Schley Nathan , Leitch David
Published: February 2024

Air-stable palladium (0) precatalysts are advantageous for facilitating a variety of chemical transformations, and are desir-able precursors for high-throughput experimentation studies. We report investigations into air-stable Pd(0) precatalysts stabi-lized by dimethyl fumarate (DMFU) as an electron-deficient alkene. A Pd(0) DMFU complex with a diazabutadiene (DAB) supporting ligand readily undergoes substitution with both monodentate and bidentate phosphines to form phosphine–Pd–DMFU complexes in situ. These complexes undergo oxidative addition with ArBr substrates, and are also effective precata-lysts for Heck coupling, Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, and Miyaura borylation. Catalytic comparisons of the DAB–Pd–DMFU precursor to other Pd sources reveals benefits and limitations of this system, including high activity in Heck coupling, and challenges with in situ catalyst generation
Methane Quantification Performance of the Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) System Using Single-Blind Controlled Release Assessment
Authors: Ilonze Chiemezie , Wang Jiayang (Lyra) , Ravikumar Arvind , Bell Clay , Zimmerle Daniel
Published: February 2024

Quantitative optical gas imaging (QOGI) system can provide rapid quantification of leaks detected by optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras across the oil and gas supply chain. A comprehensive evaluation of the QOGI system’s quantification capability is needed for successful adoption of the technology. This study conducted single-blind experiments to examine the quantification performance of the FLIR QL320 QOGI system under near-field conditions at a pseudo-realistic, outdoor, controlled testing facility that mimics upstream and midstream natural gas operations. The study collected 357 individual measurements across 26 controlled releases with rates between 2 slpm to 88 slpm of compressed natural gas (CNG). The majority (75%) of measurements were within a quantification factor of 3 (quantification error of -67% to 200%) with individual errors between -90% and 831% (i.e. within a factor of 10). Quantification error decreased with increasing controlled release rates. Performance improved when viewing gas plumes against a clear sky as background and at calm wind speed conditions relative to other scenarios. Quantification error varied substantially when the same controlled releases were quantified from different camera positions.
Monitoring cancer treatment in live melanoma cells using FLIM
Authors: Herrera-Ochoa Diego , Bravo Iván , Garzón Ruiz Andrés
Published: February 2024

Anticancer therapies with cisplatin and volasertib (BI 6727) were monitored by fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) in live SK-Mel-2 melanoma cells. A CdSe/ZnS quantum dot functionalized with a peptide containing D-penicillamine and histidine (CdSe/ZnS-PH) was used as intracellular pH fluorescent probe. A faster cytosol acidification was observed for cells treated with cisplatin when compared to volasertib. The first changes in the intracellular pH were found after 2 h of treatment with cisplatin and 8 h with volasertib. Additionally, the apoptosis of SK-Mel-2 cells was also monitored by FLIM for both cancer treatments. Similar low percentages of apoptotic cells were observed after short incubation periods (2–8 h) with both drugs. In contrast, late apoptosis and death were found for a large fraction of cells during 24-hour incubation with cisplatin but not volasertib. There is not a clear correlation between the onset of apoptosis and the cytosol acidification, but the early acidification observed in cisplatin treatment could accelerate apoptosis and cell death. For longer periods, MMT assays showed a similar inhibitory effect for treatments after 72 hours of incubation, but with a significantly lower IC50 for volasertib. This study proves the potential of FLIM technique in the study of the mechanism of action of antitumor drugs.
Johanson Blizzard Syndrome
Authors: Sane Sudhir , Ravi Mehra Manam
Published: February 2024

Johanson Blizzard syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder which results from loss-of-function mutations in the UBR1 gene. The condition can be easily diagnosed by its unique facial dysmorphism along with features such as malabsorption due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency hypothyroidism sensorineural hearing loss psychomotor and growth retardation and multiple congenital anomalies. We report a case of a male infant with two novel mutations of UBR1 gene. Early diagnosis and treatment resulted in a favourable outcome.
Mis-Match Repair (MMR) Protein Expression and Microsatellite Instability (MSI) Analysis in Sporadic Adenocarcinoma Diagnosed on Colonoscopic Biopsy
Authors: Agnihotri Aditya , P Javalgi Anita , Kumar Oli Ajay , Athanikar Vidisha
Published: February 2024

Background and aim Colorectal adenocarcinoma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Mismatch repair MMR protein expression plays a crucial role in the development and progression of colorectal adenocarcinomas. Immunohistochemistry IHC is a widely used technique to assess MMR protein expression. However there is limited data on the prospective evaluation of MMR protein expression by IHC on endoscopic biopsies of colorectal adenocarcinomas. In this study we aimed to evaluate the MMR protein expression by IHC on endoscopic biopsies of colorectal adenocarcinomas at a tertiary care center.Methods Forty-Two colonoscopic endoscopic biopsies pathologically diagnosed as colorectal adenocarcinoma were analyzed for IHC expression of MMR proteins MLH1 PMS2 MSH2 and MSH6.Results Out of the 42 cases 22 52.3 were mismatch repair proficient pMMR while the remaining 20 47.6 were mismatch repair deficient dMMR. MLH1PMS2- was the most common pattern accounting for 20 of dMMR cases and MLH1-PMS2-MSH2-MSH6- or the ldquoNull Patternrdquo was the least common with 10 of dMMR cases.Conclusion Evaluation of MMR proteins using immunohistochemistry is relatively easy in routine testing and is a useful tool in detecting MSI in CRC.nbspnbsp
Correlation Between Tongue Prints and Lip Prints in ABO Blood Groups
Authors: Ramya Dasari , Raghunath Vandana , Kamal Firoz , Siva Krishna Polisetty , Aparna Latha H , Kommalapati Vatsalya
Published: February 2024

Background One of the challenges faced by man in earlier days was to establish the identity of an individual. The concept of ldquoidentityrdquo is a set of physical characteristics functional or psychic normal or pathological that define an individual. Physical techniques are useful compared to sophisticated molecular techniques.Aim To record and analyze lip and tongue prints and blood group typing ABO. To correlate amongst them which could finally help in personal identification.Methods Lip print tongue print pattern and ABO blood group of 30 individuals of age group between 19-23 years 15 girls and 15 boys were recorded. Lip pattern was analyzed according to Tsuchihashi classification.Results Vertical pattern of lip print was prominent in 43.3 13 branched 40 12 reticular 13.3 4 and intersecting 3.33 1. Longitudinal medial septum shows straight pattern of 33.3 10. Whereas fungiform was 70 21 and ovoid shape of tongue was seen in 40 12. Vertical pattern shows 46.15 6 Bve zagged and straight was LMS 38.46 5 and 5 and ovoid shape was 38.46 5. Branching O ve was 58.3 and ellipsoidal was 50.Conclusions Recording of teeth and restorations as antimortem records may lead to difficulty in comparing the antimortem and post mortem records in cases of loss of teeth and destruction of restorations. Apart from the this soft tissues like lip and tongue prints remain constantly and can be recorded and used as evidence in personal identification in disasters and criminalization.
Reviews
Authors: Bowie Robert , Kelly Di , Campbell Ian
Published: February 2024

Reviews of Employment Contracts: New Zealand Experiences, Workplace Industrial Relations: Australian Case Studies, Life and Death at Work: Industrial Accidents as a Case of Socially Produced Error
Chronicle
Authors: Roth Herbert
Published: February 2024

Chronicle for July 1993 to October 1993
Industrial Law Cases
Authors: Curry Gerard , Farmer Jim
Published: February 2024

In February and March 1979 the Arbitration Court delivered some six decisions (which are briefly noted) concerning the personal grievance procedure, the exercise of the discretion to allow an individual leave to proceed to the Court where the Union has decided not to proceed and the grounds for dismissal of a worker. Taken together the cases re-emphasize that misconduct signifies behaviour inconsistent with the due and faithful discharge of the servants' duties under the contract of employment. The degree of inconsistency is the decisive factor and there is no fixed rule of law defining the degree of misconduct justifying summary dismissal or dismissal on notice. The sufficiency of justification varies with the proven misconduct, the nature of the business and the position held by the employee.
Reviews
Authors: Butterworth Karen Paterson , Anderson Gordon , Rudman Richard
Published: February 2024

Review of Women in Trade Unions: A Case Study of Participation in New Zealand, Collective Bargaining and Compulsory Arbitration in Australia, Futures We Are In
Chronicle: July - September 1979
Authors: Roth Bert
Published: February 2024

Chronicle covering July to September 1979
Industrial Law Cases
Authors: Hodge Bill , Hughes John
Published: February 2024

Case notes from 1980.
The Impact of Cervical Cancer on the Sexuality of Muslim Female Patients with Husbands: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study
Authors: Distinarista Hernandia , Rahayu Tutik , Wuriningsih Apriliani Yulianti , Wahyuni Sri
Published: February 2024

The treatment period for the cancer cervix and its treatment can also cause various change physical and physiological, which can cause various problems one of which is the disturbance of sex. Cancer cervix in a manner directly affects the sexual organs, almost 50% of women with cancer cervix report dysfunction sexual. Dysfunction sexual This can be felt only by women just or women with a partner. Study This aim to see the aspect of sexuality specifically for patients with cancer cervix, based on a change in physical and psychological consequences of the disease and its treatment. This study used a phenomenological hermeneutic method, data collection was carried out using semi-structured interviews which were then transcribed. Data analysis using content analysis or content analysis. Research results obtained three themes namely: problem physical problems psychologically, the efforts made to overcome the problem with sex, and hope patience. Deep conclusions study this patient’s cancer cervix experience problem sexual dysfunction and need maintenance holistically.
The Influence of Historical Trauma on Traditional Approaches to the Interpretation of American History in the United States
Authors: Bessonova Maryna , Tryukhan Dmytro
Published: February 2024

The publication highlights the impact of historical trauma on collective memory and the formation of interpretations of national history in the United States. The trauma studies is one of the most important and disputable vectors of today’s historical researches in the USA. The traumatic events of American history, and especially of its certain communities (such as Afro-Americans, Native Americans), significantly influenced the formation of traditional historical narratives. Slavery, colonialism, violations of the rights of the indigenous population of the modern USA have been postponed in the collective memory of the multicultural American society and reflected on traditional approaches to the interpretation of history and its coverage in school textbooks. Almost a century, from the emergence of the first own history textbooks to the middle of the 20th century. traumatic events were glossed over and a whitewashed version of the past was presented, with a distorted interpretation of slavery and other sad moments in American history. It was discovered that there were many discussions in the American society focused on history interpretations and teaching of history at schools. Both North and South of the USA were trying to transform main narratives of the American History by their own vision. However, we can state the evolution of traditional approaches: at the beginning of the constructing of own historical narratives such issues as slavery and conquest of the Native Americans were silenced as a problematic issues, but now these issues as well as history of the other social groups (except of dominated narratives about white free men) are essential part of modern narratives. Opened discussion is a manifestation of awareness and collective work on historical traumas which are aimed at the consolidation of American society.
Sources of Formation of the Cossack Officer in Ukraine (second half of the 16th — middle of the 17th century)
Authors: Shcherbak Vitalii
Published: February 2024

The article clarifies the sources of the formation of Cossack officer in the second half of the 16th to the middle of the 17th centuries. It is emphasized that this cohort, as a rule, included financially well-off and educated people with the appropriate intellectual potential and level of culture. With the establishment of the military register, the senior ranks included mainly the nobility, who from a young age, in the spirit of the traditions of the time, attended the school of chivalry in Zaporozhye. It was often joined by representatives of the princely class: Zbarazhsky, Zaslavsky, Koretsky, Ruzhynsky, and Vyshnevetsky. The eldership was also replenished with descendants of boyars and peasants, who had to look for places in the social structure of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The nature of occupations, ethnicity, values established in its environment contributed to the consolidation of the Cossack elite into a single social stratum. Important factors in this process were also the struggle of the Cossacks for the defense of their constitutional rights and the support of Orthodoxy in Ukraine.
Divulgación de prácticas de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa en América Latina
Authors: Guevara-Segarra María Fernanda , Cortez-Alejandro Klender Aime , Piedra-Méndez Andrea Fabiola
Published: February 2024

Las Responsabilidad Social Corporativa, sus niveles dedivulgación y la relación con el desempeño finan-cierohan tomado importancia desde hace décadas, sin embargo, en América Latina son escasos los estudios en estecampo por lo que esta investigación se basa en establecer si existen diferencias en los niveles de divulgación enempresas de origen latinoamericano que cotizan en bolsaconsiderando un periodo de diez años comprendidos entre 2008 y 2018. Se aplica la prueba U de Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon encontrando que los niveles de divulgación son diferentes depen-diendo del país de procedenciade las empresas. Por otra parte se establece que Brasiltiene los indicadores más altos de divulgación en tantoque Argentina y Perú los más bajos. Para empresas coníndices superiores de divulgación en Brasil, el costo prome-dio ponderado de capital es menor en tanto que enChile el ROE es más elevado cuando existen mayoresniveles de divulgación..
Upaya Guru Dalam Meningkatkan Rasa Percaya Diri Siswa Melalui Pembelajaran Active Learning di SMAN 3 Kota Bekasi
Authors: Khoir Abdul , Hasibuan Akmal Rizki Gunawan , Nafi’ah Nafi’ah , Nurazizah Indah , Syaharoh Almas Syafa , Ramadhani Ahmad Afif
Published: February 2024

Globalisasi sudah masuk ke dalam negeri ini yang merubah anak-anak zaman sekarang menjauh pada ajaran Agama Islam. Ditambah saat proses pembelajaran Agama Islam hanya didominasi pada guru sehingga menjadikan siswa merasa jenuh, bosan, dan tidak terarah. Maka dari itu, adanya penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya guru dalam meningkatkan rasa percaya diri siswa melalui model pembelajaran active learning di SMAN 3 Kota Bekasi. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini berupa metode deskriptif kualitatif, dengan cara peneliti mencoba menggali sejauh mana upaya seorang guru dalam meningkatkan rasa percaya diri siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara dengan guru pendidikan agama Islam dan beberapa siswa serta studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa upaya guru dapat meningkatkan rasa percaya diri siswa melalui model pembelajaran active learning dengan guru tidak hanya sebatas menjadi sosok pengajar melainkan juga menjadi fasilitator, motivator, evaluator, konselor, administrator, dan supervisor. Dalam meningkatkan rasa percaya diri, tidaklah cukup apabila guru hanya sebatas memberikan sebuah motivasi dan apresiasi tetapi guru juga memberikan upaya untuk mampu meningkatkan rasa percaya diri siswa pada pembelajaran diantaranya dengan cara guru menerapkan model pembelajaran kontekstual (contextual teaching and learning), berbasis drama, tipe Teams Games Tournament (TGT), Mind Mapping, Jigsaw, dan Rolling Bottle Games. Dimana guru dalam menerapkan model pembelajaran tersebut siswa mulai merasa nyaman dengan proses pembelajarannya sehingga ia menjadi aktif dalam proses pembelajaran berlangsung.
Kuruikulum Merdeka Episode 25: Pencegahan dan Penanganan Kekerasan dalam Lingkungan Satuan Pendidikan
Authors: Sari Nisfina Wulan , Mukhlis Mukhlis
Published: February 2024

Isu kekerasan dalam konteks internasional diakui sebagai prioritas, terbukti dari inklusi target 16 pada Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs) yang menekankan pentingnya mengurangi segala bentuk kekerasan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengulas terkait substansi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar pada episode 25 yang membahas mengenai pencegahan dan penanganan kekerasan di lingkungan pendidikan. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui telaah pustaka dan video. Hasil penelitian ini ialah menunjukkan penyebab kekerasan, mulai dari ditemukan sistem manajemen, mindset tenaga pendidik, norma satuan pendidikan, pola pendisiplinan, dan budaya di satuan pendidikan menjadi faktor dominan yang memicu terjadinya kekerasan. Pentingnya peran negara dalam mencegah dan menangani kekerasan di satuan pendidikan ditegaskan, dengan mengacu pada Undang-Undang dan Pancasila yang menjamin hak setiap warga negara atas perlindungan dari kekerasan dan pendidikan. Regulasi tersebut mencakup definisi yang jelas tentang berbagai bentuk kekerasan,termasuk fisik, psikis, perundungan, seksual, diskriminasi, intoleransi, dan kebijakan yang mengandung kekerasan. Dengan adanya kurikulum merdeka terutama dalam episode 25 yang konsen pada pencegahan kekerasan di lingkungan pendidikan, membuat sistem dan alur pendidikan di Indonesia mencapai cita-cita kemerdekaan dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa.
Peranan Motivasi Belajar PAI Siswa Melalui Metode Tanya Jawab di SMAN 6 Tangerang
Authors: Abnisa Almaydza Pratama
Published: February 2024

Keberhasilan siswa dalam belajar disekolah tidak lepas dari seorang siswa itu sendiri. Banyak faktor yang dapat memengaruhi motivasi siswa dalam belajar PAI, salah satunya penggunaan metode yang tepat agar mencapai sebuah tujuan pembelajaran. Metode tanya jawab menjadi salah satu metode yang dapat diaplikasikan dalam proses belajar, terkadang para siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami dan memotivasi diri mereka sendiri untuk belajar PAI dengan serius. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pelaksanaan pembelajaran PAI melalui metode tanya jawab, Faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam meningkatkan motivasi siswa dalam belajar PAI melalui metode tanya jawab dan peranan motivasi siswa dalam belajar PAI melalui metode tanya jawab di SMAN 6 Tangerang. Untuk mendapatkan data-data dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan Metode deskriptif kualitataif dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitin ini yaitu pelaksanaan pembelajaran PAI melalui metode tanya jawab di SMAN 6 Tangerang adalah cukup baik. motivasi siswa berperan penting dalam belajar PAI melalui metode tanya jawab. Metode tanya jawab dapat membantu meningkatkan motivasi siswa, meningkatkan pemahaman materi, meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi, meningkatkan kemandirian, dan meningkatkan prestasi akademik siswa. Namum, terdapat beberapa hambatan yang dapat menghambat proses tersebut. Seperti faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam proses menuju suatu tujuan pembelajaran. Maka peneliti simpulkan bahwa peran motivasi siswa dalam belajar PAI melalui metode tanya dapat dikatakan baik, karena dengan penggunaan metode tanya jawab dapat membuat siswa banyak berinteraksi dan mengasah kemampuan serta kepercayaan diri maupun keberanian siswa, yang dapat menumbuhkan dan meningkatkan motivasi siswa dalam belajar.
Optimization of biodiesel production from coconut oil using a bifunctional catalyst derived from crab shell and coconut shell
Authors: Ifeanyi-Nze Favour Okechi , Omiyale Charles Olumakinde , Asugu Mary Mbahi , Adeleke Olaoluwa John , Lanade Samuel Boluwaji , Odumah Isaac Ayebanuwa , Idrees Idrees Babatunde , Adebayo Ganiyu Ayomide , Sherif Adeyemi Gbolahan , Okonkwo Innocent Ugochukwu , Josiah Precious Ada , Chukwu Benjamin Nnamdi , Iheanacho Bethel Chijioke , Chimezie Nathaniel Nwoke
Published: February 2024

The utilization of renewable biomass resources for biofuel production has gained widespread popularity as an effective means of converting waste into a valuable resource. This study investigated the optimization of biodiesel production from coconut oil (CO) using a bifunctional catalyst derived from crab shell and coconut shell. The catalyst underwent characterization through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The acid precursor for the bio-based bifunctional catalyst was created from carbonized and sulfurized coconut shell, while the base precursor was obtained from calcined and KOH-treated crab shell. The experimental design was optimized using Box-Behnken design for the simultaneous esterification and transesterification of CO. Response surface methodology was employed to model and optimize the process. Under the determined ideal conditions, which included a methanol to oil ratio of 16.75:1, a 1.00% catalyst loading, a temperature of 58.19 °C, and a reaction time of 78.76 minutes, a CO methyl ester yield of 85.73% was achieved under experimental conditions. This yield closely aligned with the predicted range of 85.84% as per the model. The resulting methyl ester (biodiesel) obtained under these optimized conditions exhibited physicochemical properties well within the requirements specified by ASTM D6751 set by the International Organization of Standardization.
Ethical entrepreneurship: Islamic financial principles for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Authors: Ali Keya Anami
Published: February 2024

Islamic ethics prescribe its followers to zealously guard their behavior, words, thoughts, and intentions and observe certain norms and moral codes in their financial transactions; in their social affairs; and in private and public life. The unique feature of the Islamic ethical system is that it permeates all spheres and fields of human life. Islam therefore has its own distinctive value-based ethical system for finance dealings. It prescribes certain specific guidelines governing finance ethics, which are dictated primarily by the notion of halal (lawful or permitted) and haram (unlawful or prohibited) as per Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). The current global economic meltdown is a clear revelation of the shortcomings of the conventional financial set-up and the weakness of self-designed system devoid of spiritual and divine guidance, hence the yearning and desire for a socially just financial system by conscious individuals and corporate bodies. The assertion that Islamic financial system is only distinguished from other economic systems in its emphasis on interest free and other usurious transactions coupled with the fact that many concepts are springing up contending with the Islamic financial system inform the need to study the system within the context of Islamic ethical principles. This paper is therefore out to articulate the ethical principles of financial institutions as enshrined in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet so that Islamic financial system will not lose focus and to avoid being carried away by the flamboyant and excessive profits and surpluses of the conventional financial institutions.
Convection freeze-drying on squid: Principles, advantages and disadvantages
Authors: Nguyễn Văn Lực  , Trần Văn Hiếu  , Hoàng Thái Hà
Published: February 2024

Currently, many different drying methods applied to seafood composed of squid. Different methods have other advantages and disadvantages, in which the convection freeze-drying method is commonly found in coastal communities on squid. Therefore. This article focuses on the principles, advantages and disadvantages of the convection freeze-drying method on squid as a foundation for the widespread application of this method in industrial production. The results are presented based on research documents on convection freeze-drying on squid and production practices.
GDPR's impact on cybersecurity: A review focusing on USA and European practices
Authors: Olukunle Oladipupo Amoo  , Akoh Atadoga  , Femi Osasona  , Temitayo Oluwaseun Abrahams  , Benjamin Samson Ayinla  , Oluwatoyin Ajoke Farayola
Published: February 2024

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has emerged as a landmark legislation reshaping the global landscape of data privacy and cybersecurity. Enforced in May 2018, the GDPR has had a profound impact on organizations worldwide, prompting a reevaluation of cybersecurity practices to ensure compliance with stringent data protection standards. This paper provides a comprehensive review of GDPR's influence on cybersecurity, with a particular emphasis on the contrasting approaches and practices adopted in the United States (USA) and Europe. The GDPR introduces a set of robust principles designed to protect the rights and privacy of individuals, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and proactive measures to safeguard personal data. Its extraterritorial scope extends its impact beyond European borders, compelling businesses operating globally to adhere to its regulations. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities arising from GDPR compliance, examining how organizations in the USA and Europe have navigated the evolving cybersecurity landscape. In the USA, where privacy regulations historically differed across states, the GDPR has prompted discussions around the development of federal privacy laws. The review delves into the varying approaches adopted by American businesses, considering the interplay between state and federal regulations in shaping cybersecurity strategies. Conversely, European practices reflect a proactive response to the GDPR, as organizations have embraced the principles embedded in the regulation to fortify cybersecurity frameworks. The paper investigates the evolution of cybersecurity standards in Europe, highlighting successful strategies and potential areas for improvement. By synthesizing experiences from both sides of the Atlantic, this review contributes to a deeper understanding of the GDPR's impact on cybersecurity. It sheds light on the evolving dynamics of data protection, offering insights for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity resilience in the face of a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.