bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A multi-objective site selection of electric vehicle charging station based on NSGA-II
Authors: Zhang Hong , Shi Feifan
Published: December 2023

The planning of charging infrastructure is crucial to developing electric vehicles. Planning for charging stations requires considering several variables, including building costs, charging demand, and coverage levels. It might be advantageous to use a multi-objective optimization method based on the NSGA-II. We need to address the current problems in choosing the location of electric vehicle charging stations. Firstly, urban land use is divided into five functional areas, and the TF-IDF algorithm is applied to the division of functional areas. A combined clustering algorithm is proposed to cluster POIs in functional areas into several clusters and determine the cluster centers as charging demand points. We Analyze charging practices and travel patterns of electric car users, fit the charging likelihood of various functional regions, and calculate the charging demand of each charging demand point in the study area. Introduce the NSGA-II algorithm and consider the charging station's progressive coverage to fit the actual area covered by the charging station.Taking the maximization of system benefits and the maximization of the minimum coverage level as the optimization objectives to carry out multi-objective optimization. Finally, we take the charging station planning in the urban area of Hohhot as an example and provide different site selection planning schemes. The planning schemes for different numbers of charging stations are analyzed to obtain a charging station planning scheme that takes into account both objectives.
Knowledge of Legislation as an Ethical Principle for Undergraduate Rehabilitation Students
Authors: Akande Abigail O.
Published: December 2023

Undergraduate rehabilitation education (URE) degree programs have trained entry-level practitioners since the mid-twentieth century. Accrediting bodies of rehabilitation and human services degree programs have required, while educators and researchers have supported, the inclusion of ethics within URE curriculum. Yet many undergraduate programs do not have courses that are purely dedicated to ethics. This paper highlights legislative principles in URE curriculum and rehabilitation practice as an ethical imperative, to address ever changing sociopolitical concerns that impact the rehabilitation field. Students in undergraduate rehabilitation education programs may benefit more from full ethics courses to meet these needs.
Intervention by an older, dominant bull elephant (Elephas maximus) during an agonistic interaction between adolescents at Denver Zoo
Authors:   Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA, Readyhough Taylor S , Davis Maura ,   Department of Animal Care, Denver Zoo, Denver, CO, USA, Joseph Sharon ,   Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham, AL, USA, Moresco Anneke ,   Reproductive Health Surveillance Program, Morrison, CO, USA, Schreier Amy L. ,   Department of Biology, Regis University, Denver, CO, USA
Published: December 2023

Bull Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) sociality is complex and understudied. Increasingly, researchers recognize the role of mature bull elephants in teaching adolescent bulls appropriate social and reproductive behaviours that enable them to have normal intra-species relationships after the adolescents leave their natal herds. We describe a specific intervention event by a mature, dominant bull in a novel social group with adolescent bull elephants at Denver Zoo, Colorado, USA. The mature bull intervened on behalf of an adolescent elephant, allowing this adolescent to escape from two other adolescents who were repeatedly chasing him, marking boundaries of appropriate behaviour for the adolescent bulls. This example provides evidence for adolescent bull elephants learning appropriate social behaviours from mature conspecifics and suggests that mature bulls play an active role in this relationship. Overall, this intervention behaviour supports the inclusion of mature bulls in social groupings of bull elephants in managed care.
International Business Strategies: Knowledge as a crucial component for their classification
Authors:   Commites, Hagemeister Markus , Lertxundi Lertxundi Aitziber ,   Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Published: December 2023

The present paper aims at explaining the strategies of international business from the perspective of the Knowledge management approach. The authors through an alternative look at these strategies by using the production factor knowledge as the differentiating factor. In this sense, the paper classifies the international business strategies by means of a vector field defined by two different knowledge dimensions explaining in this way the distinct behaviours of companies in the international environment. With this, the authors propose a tool for management to position its organization and choose the appropriate business strategy.
Causality problem in Economic Science
Authors:   AURKILAN Solidarity based Economy Research Institute, Retolaza José Luis
Published: December 2023

The main point of the paper is the problem of the economy to be consider like a science in the most strict term of the concept. In the first step we are going to tackle a presentation about what we understand by science to subsequently present some of the fallacies which have bring certain scepticism about the scientific character of the investigation in economy, to know: 1) The differences between hard and weak sciences -physics and social; 2) The differences between paradigm, positivist and phenomenological y 3) The differences between physic causality and historic causality. In the second step we are going to talk about two fundamental problems which are questioned: 1) the confusion between ontology and gnoseology and 2) the erroneous concept of causality that commonly is used. In the last step of the paper we are going over the recent models of «causal explanation» and we suggest the probabilistic casualty development next with a more elaborated models of causal explanation, like a way to conjugate the scientific severity with the possibility to tackle complex economic realities.
Theoretical review of the brand loyalty: approaches and valuations
Authors:   Universidad del Zulia, Colmenares Oscar A. , Saavedra José L. ,   Universidad del Zulia
Published: December 2023

The concept of loyalty is not new in marketing; in fact, it has been one of the most investigated topics. Nevertheless it has not managed to unify criteria on its definition for being a complex phenomenon. Initially, the study of the loyalty was approached from two different ways: As an attitude, where they give themselves fitted feelings and positive affections in favour of a brand; and as an effective behaviour materialized in purchases repeated of the same brand. Then, it was considered to be a current that rises that the measurement of the loyalty does not concern exclusively the valuation of the behaviour of repurchase or the commitment, both of them. The aim of this article is to describe the most relevant aspects of the concept of brand loyalty, from the review and theoretical analysis, specifically its definition, approaches, methods of measurement and types, to present some final considerations.
Impact of Epigenetic Regulation on the Pathogenesis and Inheritance of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Vora Ahana , Zhang Cindy Xin Wen
Published: December 2023

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint and bone damage through inflammation. This chronic condition is often linked to genetic and environmental factors. With advancements in the field of epigenetics, increased speculation has arisen to understand the impact of DNA methylation, microRNAs, and histone modifications on the progression of RA. Studies have indicated that dysregulation in epigenetics significantly contributes to the pro-inflammatory landscape of RA. Furthermore, separate lines of evidence have shown that altered epigenetic patterns due to the disease can be inherited. This literature review aims to compile all available evidence regarding how epigenetic mechanisms contribute to the pathogenesis and inheritance of RA.
Effects of Behavioral Interventions for Salt Reduction on Blood Pressure and Urinary Sodium Excretion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Xun Ruilong , Gao Yusi , Zhen Shiqi , Mao Tao , Xia Hui , Zhang Hong , Sun Guiju
Published: December 2023

Hypertension is a prevalent cardiovascular condition, with excessive sodium intake being a significant risk factor. Various studies have investigated measures to reduce salt intake, including integrated lifestyle interventions and health education. However, the effectiveness of behavioral interventions focused solely on salt reduction remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of a behavioral intervention based on salt reduction on blood pressure and urinary sodium excretion.
A comprehensive search of the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science was conducted to identify relevant literature. Study and intervention characteristics were extracted for descriptive synthesis, and the quality of the included studies was assessed. A total of 10 studies, comprising 4,667 participants (3,796 adults and 871 children), were included. The interventions involved the provision of salt-restriction spoons or devices, salt-reduction education, self-monitoring devices for urinary sodium, and salt-reduction cooking classes. Meta-analysis results showed that behavioral interventions focused on salt reduction significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP) (–1.17 mmHg; 95% CI, –1.86 to –0.49), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (–0.58 mmHg; 95% CI, –1.07 to –0.08) and urinary sodium excretion (–21.88 mmol/24 hours; 95% CI, –32.12 to –11.64).
These findings suggest that behavioral change interventions centered on salt reduction can effectively lower salt intake levels and decrease blood pressure levels. However, to enhance effectiveness, behavioral interventions for salt reduction should be combined with other salt-reduction strategies.
Rezension von: Trefz, Bernhard, Die Entstehung des Landes Baden-Württemberg unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Geschehnisse im Aspacher Raum
Authors: Kozlik Andreas , Trefz Bernhard
Published: December 2023

Bernhard Trefz: Die Entstehung des Landes Baden-Württemberg unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Geschehnisse im Aspacher Raum. In: Aspacher Heimatblätter 2002, Nr. 3, 8 S.
Rezension von: Lorenz, Sönke (Hrsg.), Waiblingen
Authors: Fritz Gerhard , Lorenz Sönke
Published: December 2023

Waiblingen. Eine Stadtgeschichte. Im Auftrag der Stadt Waiblingen hg. v. Sönke Lorenz. Filderstadt: Markstein-Verlag, 2003, 486 S., zahlr. Abb. (= Gemeinde im Wandel 13/2)
Rezension von: Gräter, Oliver, 100 Jahre Freiwillige Feuerwehr in Waldrems
Authors: Scholz Waltraud , Gräter Oliver
Published: December 2023

Festschrift 100 Jahre Freiwillige Feuerwehr in Waldrems 1909 bis 2009. Hg. v. d. Freiwilligen Feuerwehr Abt. Waldrems. Backnang: I & T-Werbung 2009, 98 S., zahlreiche Abb.
Rezension von: Daiß, Hermann; Hennecke, Mafred, Orchideen im Rems-Murr-Kreis
Authors: Schwegler Heinz-Werner , Daiß Hermann , Hennecke Manfred
Published: December 2023

Hermann Daiß und Manfred Hennecke: Orchideen im Rems-Murr-Kreis. Remshalden-Buoch: Natur-Rems-Murr-Verlag 1988. 64 S. (= Natur an Rems und Murr 7)
Rezension von: Wichmann, Petra, Murrhardt, Rems-Murr-Kreis
Authors: Fritz Gerhard , Wichmann Petra
Published: December 2023

Petra Wichmann: Murrhardt, Rems-Murr-Kreis. (= Orts-Charakteristik Nr. 8. Informationen zur Denkmalerfassung. Hrsg. v. Landesdenkmalamt Baden-Württemberg, Juni 1992.) (Faltblatt, 4 S.)
Rezension von: Häussermann, Heinz, Heiter bis wolkig
Authors: Zoi Despina , Häussermann Heinz
Published: December 2023

Heinz Häussermann: Heiter bis wolkig, dem Leben entnommen - besinnlich umsponnen, mit Illustrationen von Friedrich Beutel. Weissach im Tal: Schlichenmaier, 2. Auflage 1994, 116 S.
Rezension von: Kirchberg an der Murr
Authors: Fritz Gerhard
Published: December 2023

Kirchberg an der Murr. Erinnerungen in Bildern. Horb: Geiger 1994, 176 S., zahlr. Abb.
Rezension von: Heimatverein Buoch e. V. (Hrsg.), Buocher Hefte Nr. 17 ...
Authors: Trefz Bernhard , Heimatverein Buoch
Published: December 2023

Heimatverein Buoch e. V: Buocher Hefte Nr. 17. Remshalden: Hennecke 1997, 80 S.Museum im Hirsch. Geschichte - Keramik - Dichter - Maler in Buoch. Remshalden: Hennecke 1997, 40 S.
Rezension von: Hoffmann, Hildegard, Landwirtschaft und Industrie in Württemberg
Authors: Schaitel Maximilian , Hoffmann Hildegard
Published: December 2023

Hildegard Hoffmann: Landwirtschaft und Industrie in Württemberg. Insbesondere im Industriegebiet der Schwäbischen Alb, Berlin : Junker und Dünnhaupt, 1935 (Zum wirtschaftlichen Schicksal Europas. Teil 2, Arbeiten zur deutschen Problematik 2). VIII, 168 Seiten : graph. Darst., Kt.
DA AUTOCONSCIÊNCIA MESSIÂNICA DE JESUS DE NAZARÉ ENQUANTO EBED IAHWEH COMO A PRÓPRIA BERÎT EM PESSOA
Authors: Mariano Da Rosa Luiz Carlos
Published: December 2023

Se uma construção biográfica de Jesus se caracteriza como inviável e se a consciência de Jesus em relação a si próprio se sobrepõe ao processo de investigação histórica e aos títulos messiânicos ou cristológicos, o artigo assinala que a constituição identitária de Jesus de Nazaré na construção teológico-literária evangélica encerra como elementos determinantes as figuras envolvendo o filósofo, o visionário apocalíptico e o mago. Dessa forma, baseado na exegese histórico-crítica, o texto mostra que escapa à concepção messiânico-judaica a ideia de tais atributos na figura do Messias, que corresponde a “ungido” e incorpora o sentido de “rei” em uma construção que se sobrepõe ao registro da tradição sinótica envolvendo a vida de Jesus que, guardando a condição de rabbi ou de didaskalos (mestre), encerra a construção identitária de um escriba que, contrapondo ao mandamento das Sagradas Escrituras enquanto construção teológico-religiosa da tradição a vontade de Deus, instaura um processo de interpretação autoritativa que converge para a radicalização da exigência e a proclamação da ilimitada vontade de Deus. Assim, fundado na orientação histórico-salvífica, o artigo se detém na autoconsciência messiânica de Jesus de Nazaré enquanto Ebed Iahweh, em um processo que encerra o batismo de João Batista como evento escatológico que implica a correlação entre “cordeiro de Deus” e Ebed Iahweh, sublinhando que Ebed Iahweh e Messias carregam ambos, sob a égide do judaísmo, a missão envolvendo a restauração do relacionamento baseado na aliança instituída entre Iahweh e seu povo, convergindo para uma construção literário-teológica que encerra como aspectos determinantes substituição e aliança em um movimento que assinala que o Ebed Iahweh consiste na própria berît em pessoa.
Macera turizminin seyahat niyetine etkisinde sosyal medya pazarlaması ve gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusunun aracılık rolü
Authors: SEÇİLMİŞ Cihan , ÇORBACI Meliha
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, macera turizminin, sosyal medya pazarlamasının ve gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusunun seyahat niyeti üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisinin olup olmadığını tespit etmektir. Ayrıca araştırma kapsamında, gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusu ve sosyal medya pazarlamasının macera turizminin seyahat niyeti üzerindeki etkisinde bir aracılık rolüne sahip olup olmadığı ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırmada veriler macera turizmi ile ilgili katılımcılardan çevrimiçi anket kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırma evreni, Türkiye’nin belirli illerden katılan katılımcılardan oluşmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda Eskişehir, Ankara, Antalya, Konya, Bursa, Çanakkale ve Afyonkarahisar illerinden katılım sağlayan 385 kişi araştırmanın evrenini oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada kullanılan ölçeklerin geçerliliklerini ve uyum iyiliklerini ölçmek amacıyla doğrulayıcı faktör analizi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca hipotezleri test etmek için yapısal eşitlik modeli kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analiz sonuçlarına göre, macera turizminin, sosyal medya pazarlamasının ve gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusunun katılımcıların seyahat niyetleri üzerinde pozitif bir etkiye sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Buna ek olarak gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusunun ve sosyal medya pazarlamasının, macera turizminin seyahat niyetinde bir aracılık etkisine sahip olduğu sonucuna da ulaşılmıştır. Bu araştırma, macera turizmi, sosyal medya pazarlaması, gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusu ve seyahat niyeti arasındaki ilişkileri ortaya koymasıyla literatüre katkı sağlamaktadır.
APLIKASI YUNIT LAUNDRY MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK SCRUM
Authors: Rorimpandey S.T, MISD Gladly C , Kalitouw Marcelliano Riccardy Anantho Omega , Rantung S.T, MISD Vivi P
Published: December 2023

Perkembangan UMK saat ini tidak diiringi dengan penerapan teknologi informasi yang semakin kesini perkembangan-nya kian pesat. Hal ini dialami oleh hampir seluruh pelaku usaha laundry (jasa pencucian pakaian) yang ada di Sulawesi Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pengembangan aplikasi Yunit Laundry yang dapat menopang operasional para pengusaha laundry. Disisi yang lain dapat membantu para pengguna jasa laundry dalam mengakses layanan laundry maupun menggunakan jasa laundry. Penelitian ini menerapkan kerangka kerja Scrum sebagai pedoman dalam proses pengembangan sistem. Sedangkan untuk pemodelan sistem menggunakan Unified Modeling Language. Hasil dari penelitan ini berupa rangkaian aplikasi web site yang akan digunakan oleh admin pengusaha laundry dan aplikasi mobile berbasis android untuk pengguna jasa laundry.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM REPOSITORI SKRIPSI DI TEKNIK INFORMATIKA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MANADO BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Rimbing Chrysilia , Rorimpandey Gladly , Rantung Vivi
Published: December 2023

Based on observations made by researchers at Informatics Engineering Universitas Negeri Manado, there is no Thesis Repository that functions to accommodate data on Thesis Titles of Informatics Engineering Study Program Students. Based on this, researchers plan to develop a web-based Thesis Repository System at Universitas Negeri Manado Informatics using the Agile Software Development method. After the web-based Thesis Repository System in Informatics Engineering Universitas Negeri Manado was successfully developed using the Agile Software Development method, testing carried out using the black box testing method obtained good results, where 12 test points were successfully achieved and the developed system could help the study program in recording thesis data from students.
effect of peer support group (PSG) on stress levels of parents with mental retardation children in Bogor
Authors: Yuliastati Yuliastati , Sahat Camalia Suhertini , Kusmiati Sri , Hodikoh Atik
Published: December 2023

Raising a child with mental retardation is an extraordinary and very emotional experience for parents and can affect the functioning of the family as a whole. The study shows that parents of children with mental retardation experience higher levels of stress and are at risk of mental health problems compared to parents of normal children. One of the efforts to reduce stress is by peer support group  (PSG). Peer support group is a gathering of similar groups that carry out activities with the aim of improving coping, providing social support, sharing experiences, reducing fear and worry. This research aims to obtain an overview of the effect of PSG on stress levels in parents of mentally retarded children in Bogor City. This research is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental pre test–post test control group design method to compare the intervention results of two groups: the intervention group (parents who received PSG and the control group (parents who did not receive PSG). Results showed that there was a significant effect on stress levels after PSG was carried out with P value of 0.000 at α 0.005.
BARREIRAS À PRÁTICA DA CORRIDA DE RUA POR MULHERES E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Santin Ribeiro Gessica Karine , Brandt de Macedo Ana Carolina , Gianello Gnoato Zotz Talita
Published: December 2023

A corrida de rua é uma atividade esportiva que contribui para a manutenção da saúde física e mental de mulheres, entretanto, muitos fatores dificultam e até impedem essa prática. A presente revisão integrativa teve por objetivo identificar barreiras relatadas para a prática da corrida de rua por mulheres e suas implicações para a promoção da saúde. A metodologia foi desenvolvida de acordo com Whittemore e Knafl e registrada na plataforma Open Science Framework. Foi realizada uma busca em oito bases de dados (Lilacs; PubMed; Embase; Web of Science; Scielo; Scopus; SPORTDiscuss e CINAHL), no período de abril de 2023. Foram selecionados estudos abordando a temática “corrida de rua por mulheres” e que envolvessem barreiras para essa prática. A qualidade metodológica dos estudos selecionados foi avaliada segundo o protocolo de Hawker e colaboradores. Como resultados, foram identificadas treze barreiras para a prática da corrida de rua por mulheres, sendo oito barreiras extrínsecas (falta de tempo, de segurança, de companhia e de experiência; filhos; condições climáticas; dificuldade financeira e experiência ruim com treinadores) e cinco barreiras intrínsecas (lesão; gestação; idade avançada; condição física ruim e gênero feminino). Conclui-se que a corrida de rua, apesar de ser um esporte declarado de “fácil acesso” e “baixo custo”, têm barreiras para a participação de mulheres, o que impacta na condição de saúde deste público.Palavras-chave: Mulheres; Corrida; Barreiras; Promoção da Saúde; Política Pública; Revisão Integrativa.
Percepção de serviços ecossistêmicos por agricultores familiares no município de Irituia/PA, Amazônia oriental: subsídios para a restauração florestal
Authors: Almeida Áurea Silva , Ferreira Joice Nunes , Coudel Emilie Suzanne
Published: December 2023

Devido à carência de estudos sobre a dimensão sociocultural de Serviços Ecossistêmicos (SE), analisamos a percepção desses benefícios por agricultores familiares que têm sistemas agroflorestais (SAF) no Nordeste Paraense, visando subsidiar ações que aumentem a abrangência e eficiência da restauração florestal. A partir da percepção relativa baseada em escala Likert, observou-se que os agricultores reconhecem os benefícios advindos das paisagens naturais e dos sistemas agroflorestais, apresentando em geral alta percepção de Serviços Ecossistêmicos em todas as categorias propostas pela Avaliação Ecossistêmica do Milênio (provisão, regulação, suporte e cultural), com destaque aos serviços culturais referentes a tranquilidade/espiritualidade ( 4,98) e paz de espírito proporcionada por ambientes mais naturais e arborizados, e aos serviços de provisão relacionados a ter qualidade e boa quantidade de água ( 4,93), além do entendimento de que contribuem para a restauração de áreas degradadas. Neste estudo, as percepções mais altas de SE foram relacionadas ao grupo de agricultores com menor área de reserva florestal e maior área de SAF. Este resultado sugere que a perda de área florestal, no âmbito individual, possivelmente leva a uma maior sensibilização quanto aos benefícios dos sistemas naturais. O incremento das áreas de SAF constituem uma tentativa de retorno às funções e benefícios perdidos pela degradação ambiental ao longo do tempo. De forma geral, programas de apoio são necessários para fortalecer a capacidade dos SAFs em prover Serviços Ecossistêmicos e aumentar a conservação da biodiversidade.
As relações entre política, economia e sustentabilidade: um modelo de análise baseado no materialismo histórico
Authors: Silva Neto Benedito
Published: December 2023

O ensaio tem o objetivo de apresentar um modelo que evidencia formalmente a indissociabilidade existente entre economia, política e sustentabilidade nas sociedades, baseando-se no materialismo histórico. Metodologicamente, a formulação do modelo foi realizada a partir de uma análise das concepções atualmente dominantes das relações entre economia e política, as quais se expressam claramente na categoria de eficiência econômica. Na primeira seção do ensaio, é feita uma introdução. Na segunda, é realizada uma análise do contexto histórico do surgimento da categoria hegemônica de eficiência econômica. Na terceira seção, são expostos sinteticamente os fundamentos científicos que lhe dão suporte e as principais críticas a ela endereçada, com destaque àquelas relacionadas aos problemas ambientais. Na quarta seção, é apresentado o modelo que fundamenta a concepção de que a eficiência econômica indissociável é das decisões políticas tomadas na sociedade sobre as suas riquezas materiais, inclusive as relativas aos sistemas naturais. Na quinta seção, são discutidas algumas implicações da indissociabilidade entre economia e política sobre a democracia. Na sexta seção, são feitas as considerações finais. A discussão realizada na segunda e na terceira seção indica que apenas com a perspectiva de uma superação das relações sociais capitalistas a categoria hegemônica de eficiência econômica poderá ser substituída efetivamente por outra mais adequada à análise das condições materiais de reprodução das sociedades contemporâneas, inclusive no que diz respeito às suas relações com a dinâmica dos sistemas naturais. Adotando essa perspectiva, a análise realizada na quarta seção por meio do modelo formal mostra que, devido ao caráter qualitativo das riquezas, a eficiência econômica não pode ser definida independentemente das decisões políticas que as sociedades tomam em relação à exploração, à produção e à distribuição das suas riquezas. Na quinta seção, é mostrado que essa indissociabilidade entre economia e política implica na necessidade de uma radical democratização da sociedade.
Bank Customer Churn Prediction
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, India., P A Jufin , N Amrutha ,   Department of Computer Science, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, India.
Published: December 2023

In the current challenging era, there is a stiff competition happening between the banking industries. To strengthen the grade and level of services they provide, banks focus on customer retention as well as the customer churning. Customer churning becomes one of the duties of corporate intelligences to speculate the number of customers leaving from the bank or presumed to be churned. It also helps in predicting the number of customers retained. The primary objective of this paper is "Bank customer churn prediction" is to build a model that can distinguish and visualize which factors or attributes contribute to customer churn. In addition to that, this paper also discusses a comparison between various classification algorithms. Machine learning is a modern technology that has the potential to solve classification problems. Using supervised machine learning techniques, a best model is chosen that will assign a probability to the churn to simplify customer service to prevent customer churn. Few methodologies are compared in order to accomplish different accuracy levels. XGBoost is considered in order to check if a better model can be obtained that provides best result in terms of accuracy. The other three machine learning algorithms compared are Logistic regression, Support vector machine [SVM], and Random Forest.
Understanding the Institution of Marriage
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Dr. Radhika
Published: December 2023

The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of the institution of marriage. This is regarded as an important institution, which individuals are required to enter into, belonging to all communities, categories and socio-economic backgrounds. The individuals normally have the major objective of making this institution successful. For this purpose, they are required to take into account various factors, i.e. communicating with others in a polite and decent manner; treating each other with respect and courtesy; making provision of factual information and depicting the traits of helpfulness and co-operation. These are regarded as essential in reinforcing cordiality and amiability in terms and relationships. The members of the family within marital homes need to ensure, they form positive viewpoints in terms of various factors. Furthermore, they need to reinforce clarity of mind. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, one should not possess any types of negative feelings in terms of each other. In addition, one needs to be well-informed in terms of peaceful conflict resolution methods. These are necessary in creating peaceful environmental conditions within homes. Therefore, through acknowledging and implementing certain factors, institution of marriage will be successful. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, understanding the meaning and significance of institution of marriage, measures to be implemented in making the institution of marriage successful and advantages of making the institution of marriage successful.
Understanding Characteristics of Religion within Urban, Rural and Tribal Societies
Authors:   Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India., Kapur Dr. Radhika
Published: December 2023

The individuals, belonging to all communities, i.e. rural, tribal and urban have one of the major goals of bringing about improvements in their overall standards of living. This is regarded as one of the essential goals of individuals, belonging to all occupations, communities and socio-economic backgrounds. The individuals are normally wholeheartedly committed towards achievement of desired goals and objectives. The possessions of strong religious beliefs are regarded as vital. As a consequence, the individuals are able to prepare themselves adequately in carrying out all types of complicated tasks and activities. The individuals reinforce the viewpoint that worshipping the Almighty will be facilitating in putting into operation all types of tasks and activities in a well-organized and regimented manner. Furthermore, individuals will be well-prepared in overcoming all types of setbacks. The characteristics of religion are similar as well as different among individuals, belonging to urban, rural and tribal communities. The individuals need to make sure, they put into operation job duties, which are facilitating in carrying out all types of job duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. Therefore, it is necessary for individuals to acquire an efficient understanding of religion. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, generation of information regarding characteristics of religion is enriching to individuals in all societies, characteristics of religion within urban, rural and tribal societies and advantages of acquiring an efficient understanding of characteristics of religion.
Metabolic profile and body condition score of Crioulo horses finalists in the Freio de Ouro competition
Authors: Mousquer Mariana Andrade , Curcio Bruna da Rosa , Wendt Camila Gervini , Moraes Bruna dos Santos Suñé , Souza Rafaela Pinto de , Santos Isadora Paz de Oliveira dos , Raphaelli Gabriela Marocco , Nogueira Carlos Eduardo Wayne
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to assess the body condition score (BCS) and metabolic profile of finalists in the Freio de Ouro competition, stratified by sex. This study examined 84 Crioulo horses, comprising 43 non-pregnant mares and 41 stallions. Morphometric measurements, including BCS, cresty neck score (CNS), neck and heart girth, and assessments of fat depth at the neck and at the tail base, were conducted. Additional derived measurements such as the percentage of body fat (%BF), body mass index (BMI), fat mass (FM), fat-free mass (FFM), heart girth:height ratio (HG:HW), and neck circumference:height ratio (NC:HW) were calculated. A subgroup of 53 animals was selected for the evaluation of metabolic parameters, including triglycerides, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), and adiponectin.In terms of BCS, 21% of participants were classified as overweight, with 49% having CNS≥3. Females exhibited greater fat deposition at the tail base and neck, along with higher %BF, FM, and HG:HW ratio, and lower NC:HWcompared to males. Among metabolic variables, females showed higher concentrations of LDH, LDL, CK, and lower concentrations of adiponectin than males. No differences were observed in morphometric measurements between participants that qualified for the final day of the competition and those which were disqualified. The study revealed that despite the rigorous physical demands and preparation required for the Freio de Ouro competition, a percentage of participants were overweight, displaying increased regional fat deposition in the neck. Although no metabolic changes related to increased adiposity were identified, the findings indicate a predisposition to the development of metabolic alterations. Additionally, females exhibited a greater accumulation of fat than males.
Análise de aplicações ergonômicas possíveis em laboratório de modelagem do vestuário
Authors: Scoz Emanuella , Moura Nickel Elton
Published: December 2023

Essa pesquisa iniciou das percepçõesde uma docente de modelagem do vestuário de uma instituição federal de ensino de Santa Catarina, durante período letivo pré pandêmico de 2020. O método de pesquisa foi análise ergonômica do trabalho, objetivando analisar a ergonomia das atividades e do ambiente no laboratório de modelagem do vestuário da instituição, observando a ergonomia do ambiente aplicado a pessoa com fibromialgia. Foi aplicada entrevista com Dr. João Elias, a metodologia de análise foi análise temática de Bardin (2016). Percebeu-se a pouca ergonomia no posto de trabalho, e foram apresentadas trocas nos mobiliários e mudanças nas tarefas da docente.
Evaluating the access to Common Service Centres for banking services from the perspective of rural women entrepreneur
Authors: Sahu Debendra Kumar , Nath Subash Chandra , Bisoyi Bhubaneswari , Kumar Arya
Published: December 2023

The present research investigates the potential for women’s economic involvement to bring about transformational outcomes, specifically focusing on developing countries. This study explores how women’s engagement in economic activities might effectively address poverty and promote gender equality. This study examines the emerging landscape of internet enterprises, providing a crucial opportunity for women who face limitations due to household and societal factors. This study adopts a scholarly perspective by examining the implementation of Common Service Centres (CSCs) by the Indian government. It employs a comprehensive research approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The primary objective is to analyze the usage of government programs, specifically focusing on the engagement of rural women entrepreneurs with CSCs and internet connectivity. The results derived from a comprehensive examination of secondary data and surveys conducted among CSCs and small women-owned offline firms in Chhattisgarh highlight the significant impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the dissemination of information. The advent of ICT and the integration of CSCs in banking activities have ushered in profound changes in our economic landscape. Cost reduction and increased knowledge accessibility through technological advancements have been instrumental.
Relationship between emotional intelligence and non verbal behaviour in enhancing workplace relationship
Authors: Chin Susan Tee Suan
Published: December 2023

The recent Covid 19 pandemic has disrupted the operations of many organisations around the world. Many employees had to change their work arrangements, by working at home. This was the work arrangement for about 1 and half years from 2020 until 2021. Towards the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022, many employees are happy to be able to resume their almost normal work arrangements. After working from remote places, the transition to return to normal would need some changes in habits and behaviour. The purpose of this paper is to examine the contribution of emotional intelligence and non verbal behaviour in enhancing the workplace relationship. A successful organisation has been chosen for this study. All of their executives took part in this analysis. The Genos emotional intelligence questionnaire has been used to collect the data from the respondents. From the analysis, it was found that both emotional intelligence and non verbal behaviour enhances the workplace relationship.
The influence of emotional intelligence sustaining future business performance
Authors: Chin Susan Tee Suan
Published: December 2023

The business environment has been unstable and unpredictable. In the past few years, the business world has seen not only natural causes but also human causes which affects the stability of the environment. The COVID-19 and riots are some examples of these situations which influences the future of the business environment. Despite of all these uncertainties, business leaders need to be able to formulate strategies that will see the organisation sustaining to the future. It was argued that employee’s attitudes influenced by the level of emotional intelligence would be a strong competence towards sustaining and sustainability. To examine this relationship between emotional intelligence and sustaining business performance, a local manufacturing organisation in Selangor was chosen. A total of 110 executives in the organisation participated in the study. The GENOS emotional intelligence questionnaire was used in the study. Based on the findings, emotional intelligence does sustain the performance of the organisation.
Exploring in-service preschool teachers’ acceptance of mobile learning in science teaching practice
Authors: Chen Lin , Aris Sharipah Ruzaina Syed , Rahmat Mohd Khairezan
Published: December 2023

In the sphere of preschool and elementary education, new interactive technologies built on intelligent mobile devices and auxiliary applications have drawn increasing attention. Based on the UTAUT2 (The expanding of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology) theoretical model, the purpose of this study is to understand the situation of pre-school preschool teachers’ willingness to use mobile learning. This study conducted a survey on 329 in-service preschool teachers in 9 cities in Fujian Province, China, and conducted data analysis through statistical analysis software SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) 22.0 and AMOS (Analyze of Moment Structures) 22.0, verifying the UTAUT2 model in Effectiveness in understanding in-service early childhood teachers’ intention to move to learn. The results of structural equation modeling show that the proposed model has acceptable fitting data. The results of the study show that in-service preschool teachers have the willingness to actively accept mobile learning. Among many influencing factors, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, learning value, habit have significantly impact on behavioral intention to accept mobile learning. In addition, hedonic motivation did not support to affect behavioral intention and habit to affect use behavior. The study has important implications for researchers, educators, policy makers and mobile learning app designers.
Research on strategies of content production and operation in brand virtual communities from the perspective of user thinking—Taking Lululemon as an example
Authors: Tao Shuoyu , Xi Yang
Published: December 2023

Background: As a platform for value co-creation, branded virtual communities retain a large amount of user-generated content, which not only serves as a convenient way for brands to grasp consumer preferences but also influences the purchasing intentions of users themselves and other users. Methods: This paper takes the Lululemon Weibo community and Xiaohongshu community as an example, firstly, the paper uses Python to capture the text content generated by the members of the two communities, and then we clean and pre-process the acquired content. After that, with the help of the LDA model and the confusion evaluation index, we thematize the content generated by the members of the two communities and identify the hot topics. Finally, the paper makes a comparative analysis of the hot topics in the two Lululemon virtual communities. Results: Members of the two virtual communities pay attention to same topics like “Wear Sharing”, “Life Sharing” and “Product Design”. But there are still differences in the focus and constitution of the two communities. Conclusions: Enterprises can identify the hot topics through their brand virtual communities, which provide the basis for the motivation of user-generated content within the community, as well as provide inspiration for enterprises to output content and marketing within the community; enterprises also need to ensure that members of the community continue to participate in community interactions and to ensure that the quality of user-generated content. High-quality user-generated content not only provides companies with effective information but also but also retains old members and attracts new members. Therefore, this paper also provides suggestions for enterprises from three perspectives: community content, community atmosphere, and platform environment.
Avrupa İnsan Hakları Mahkemesi Kararları Işığında Kolluk Faaliyetlerinin Denetiminde Ölçülülük İlkesi
Authors: AKTAŞ Alkım
Published: December 2023

Ölçülülük ilkesi, 1982 Anayasası tarafından güvence altına alınmış, temel hak ve hürriyetlerin sınırlandırılmasında kullanılan denetim ölçütlerinden bir tanesidir. Kolluk eylem ve işlemleri ise doğrudan temel hak ve hürriyetler ile ilişkilidir. Belirtilen faaliyetler, temel hak ve hürriyetleri sınırlandırıcı nitelikte olup, hak doğurmamaktadır. Bu sebeple kolluk faaliyetleri, temel hak ve hürriyetlerin sınırlandırılması sonucunu doğurmaktadır. Mahkeme kararları dikkate alındığında ölçülülük ilkesinin kolluk faaliyetleri için çok önemli bir denetim aracı olduğu göze çarpmaktadır. Zira Avrupa İnsan Hakları Mahkemesi’nin kolluk faaliyetlerine yönelik incelediği dosyaların sayısı yadsınamayacak çoğunluktadır ve kararlarında kimi durumlarda ölçülülük ilkesinin ihlaline karar verebilmektedir. Kolluk faaliyetlerinde ölçülülük ilkesinin aşılması, sorumluluğu beraberinde getirmektedir. Kolluk faaliyetleri ve ölçülülük ilkesi arasındaki bağ dolayısıyla ilke, kolluk yetkilerinin dayanaklarını oluşturan mevzuatlarda da yerini almıştır. Ancak özellikle takdir yetkisinin kullanıldığı durumlarda ölçülülük ilkesinin sınırları aşılabilmektedir. Bu sebeple, ulusal mahkeme kararları başta olmak üzere Avrupa İnsan Hakları Mahkemesi tarafından verilen ihlal kararları göz önünde bulundurularak mevzuatta ölçülülük ilkesinin kapsamının tüm alt ilkeleri ile birlikte yeniden değerlendirilmesi, hem kolluğun kullandığı yetkilerin çerçevesinin hukuka uygunluk sınırı içerisinde kalmasını sağlayacak hem de Avrupa İnsan Hakları Mahkemesi tarafından verilen ihlal kararlarının sayısını azaltacaktır. Bu şekilde ulusal mahkemeler aracılığı ile de ölçülülük ilkesine bağlı olarak yapılan denetimin etkinliği kuvvetlendirilecek, Anayasa’nın ve tarafı bulunduğumuz Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi’nin sınırlamada dikkate aldığı aracın amacı gerçekleştirmek için elverişli olması, demokratik toplum düzeninde gereklilik arz etmesi ve aşırılığa kaçmaması hususları, kolluk uygulamalarında temel hakları ihlal eden uygulamaların büyük ölçüde azalmasını sağlayacaktır.
AVRUPA İNSAN HAKLARI SÖZLEŞMESİ BAĞLAMINDA AYRIMCILIK YASAĞI VE EŞİTLİK İLKESİNİN ETKİN KORUNMASI ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: KOC Cansu
Published: December 2023

Eşitlik düşüncesinin gelişimi ile eşitlik ilkesinin ulusal ve ulusalüstü hukuki düzenlemelerde yer alması, köklü bir tarihsel mirasa sahiptir. Eşitlik ilkesinin hukuki koruma bulması ise genel itibariyle ayrımcılık yasağına ilişkin hukuki düzenlemeler ile mümkün olmaktadır. İnsanın sadece insan olmaktan kaynaklanan hakları olarak insan hakları, hiçbir biçimde yaş, mülkiyet, cinsiyet, dil, din, ırk ya da başkaca herhangi bir statü ayrımı gözetilmeksizin herkes için her yerde aynı olmalı ve aynı şekilde uygulanmalıdır. Dolayısıyla insan haklarının ideal tanımından uzaklaşmamak, insan haklarının herkes için fiilen hayata geçirilmesini sağlamak ve eşitlik ilkesini uygulanabilir hâle getirmek adına ayrımcılık yasağının güçlü bir koruma bulması gerekmektedir. Bu bağlamda etkili bir koruma mekanizmasına sahip olması dolayısıyla Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi kapsamında ayrımcılık yasağına ilişkin olarak getirilen düzenlemeler özellikle önemli görülmektedir. Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi madde 14’te Sözleşme ve Protokollerindeki diğer haklarla bağlı olarak ayrımcılık yasağı düzenlenmektedir. Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi Ek Protokol 12 (1)’de ise Sözleşme ve Protokollerindeki diğer haklarla bağlı olmaksızın genel ayrımcılık yasağının Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi sistemine dâhil edildiği görülmektedir. Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi sistemindeki ayrımcılık yasağı düzenlemeleri ve Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi’nin koruma mekanizması olarak Avrupa İnsan Hakları Mahkemesi’nin ayrımcılık yasağına ilişkin uygulaması, insan haklarının eşit bir biçimde herkes için hayata geçirilebilmesine yönelik olarak hedeflenen korumanın sağlanmasında önemli bir rol üstlenmektedir. Eşitlik ilkesinin yalnızca soyut bir kavramsal düzenleme olarak algılanmaması, hukuki eşitliğin yanı sıra fiili eşitliğin sağlanmasının gerekliliğinin kavranması ve bunun hukuki düzenlemelerle desteklenerek hayata geçirilmesi bir hedef noktası olarak ifade edilebilir. Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi kapsamında gelişen ayrımcılık yasağına ilişkin düzenlemeler ve uygulamalar ise aksayan yönleri de dikkate alınarak bu konuda bir yol haritası oluşturabilir niteliktedir.