bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Electrical networks and Lagrangian Grassmannians
Authors: Chepuri Sunita , George Terrence , Speyer David E.
Published: January 2025

Cactus networks were introduced by Lam as a generalization of planar electrical networks. He defined a map from these networks to the Grassmannian

\mathrm{Gr}(n+1,2n)

and showed that the image of this map,

\mathcal{X}_{n}

lies inside the totally nonnegative part of this Grassmannian. In this paper, we show that

\mathcal{X}_{n}

is exactly the elements of

\mathrm{Gr}(n+1,2n)

that are both totally nonnegative and isotropic for a particular skew-symmetric bilinear form. For certain classes of cactus networks, we also explicitly describe how to turn response matrices and effective resistance matrices into points of

\mathrm{Gr}(n+1,2n)

given by Lam’s map. Finally, we discuss how our work relates to earlier studies of total positivity for Lagrangian Grassmannians.
Множества единственности для подсистем
тригонометрической системы
Authors: Kazakova Anna Dmitrievna , Plotnikov Mikhail Gennadevich
Published: January 2025

Для нескольких семейств подсистем тригонометрической системы функций
$\{\exp(2\pi i n x)\}_{n \in \mathbb{Z}}$
находятся достаточные условия того, что множество является
множеством единственности для заданной подсистемы.
Библиография: 14 названий.
Спектральные свойства модели Фридрихса с инволюцией
Authors: Agafonkin Grigoriy Andreevich
Published: January 2025

Рассматривается спектральная задача для оператора
$$
Af(x)=ixf(-x)+\int_{-1}^1K(x,y)f(y) dy,
$$
действующего в $L_2[-1,1]$. Для определенного класса ядер $K$ доказана конечность дискретного спектра оператора $A$. В случае конечномерного возмущения также получены достаточные условия пустоты дискретного спектра.
Библиография: 14 названий.
‘BİRİ DE KEK YAPIP GETİRSE…!’OTİZM SPEKTRUM BOZUKLUĞUNA SAHİP ÇOCUĞU OLAN ANNELERİN BAKIM YÜKÜ ÜZERİNE NİTEL BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: Tiryaki Ayşe , Sever Melih
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırma Otizm Spektrum bozukluğu tanısı almış çocuğu olan annelerin bakım yüklerini incelemek üzere yapılmıştır. Araştırmada, nitel yöntem ve katılımcı gözlem ile desteklenmiş görüşmelere yer verilmiş ve toplamda 12 anne ile görüşülmüştür. Katılımcı gözlem aşamasında gönüllü bir katılımcının evinde bir gün geçirilerek annenin ve ailenin yaşadıkları fotoğraflar, gözlem notları ve görüşmeler eşliğinde tartışılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları, dört temel tema etrafında şekillenmiştir. Bunlar; Otizmle baş etmenin zorlukları, Sosyal çevrenin bilinçsizliği ve anlaşılmama, yalnızlık ve çocuğun yaşam alanının ve sosyal becerilerinin geliştirilmesi olarak belirlenmiştir. Bulgular annelerin bakım yükünün kendi hayatları ve aile işlevsellikleri üzerinde oldukça yıkıcı etkileri olduğunu göstermektedir. Toplumsal bilinçlenmenin ve dayanışmanın artırılması, bakım yükünün eşitlikçi bir şekilde bakım verenler tarafından paylaşılması annelerin bakım yükünü azaltabilir.
YAŞLI GÜNDÜZLÜ BAKIM MERKEZLERİNDEN HİZMET ALAN ve HİZMET ALMAYAN YAŞLILARDA YAŞAM KALİTESİ ve UMUT DÜZEYİ
Authors: Özkan Filiz , Korkmaz Nimet , Turan Seda Nur
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de gündüzlü bakım merkezlerinden hizmet alan ve hizmet almayan yaşlıların yaşam kalitesi ve umut düzeylerinin belirlenmesi ve karşılaştırılması amacı ile tanımlayıcı çalışma olarak yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini, XXX’de Yaşlı Yaşam Merkezi’nden hizmet alan (56 birey) ve XXX İlçe Sağlık Müdürlüklerinde Veri Kayıt Sistemi’ne kayıtlı 65 yaş üstü (56 birey) toplamda 112 yaşlıdan oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak; sosyodemografik bilgi formu, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği ve Sürekli Umut Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada yaşam merkezine giden yaşlıların toplam yaşam kalitesi puanı 79,3±8,2; gitmeyenlerin yaşam kalitesi puanı 68,8±7,2 ve gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak farkın önemli olduğu bulunmuştur (t=6,910;p= 0,000). Çalışmada yaşam merkezine giden yaşlıların toplam sürekli umut ölçeği puanı 51,1±6,5; gitmeyenlerin sürekli umut ölçeği 41,0 ± 8,6 ve aralarında istatistiksel olarak farkın önemli olduğu bulunmuştur (t= 7,161; p= 0,000). Çalışmanın sonucunda merkeze giden yaşlıların yaşam kalitesi ve sürekli umut puanlarının gitmeyen gruptan daha yüksek olduğu ve aralarındaki farkın önemli olduğu bulunmuştur. Bu nedenle gündüz bakım merkezi sayılarının arttırılması, bu merkezlerde yaşam kalitesi ve umut düzeyine etki edecek faaliyetlerin düzenlenmesi önerilmektedir.
Integrating Environmental Ethics in Teaching and Learning Through the Use of Ubuntu Principles: Review of Literature
Authors: Olawumi Kayode Babatunde , Mavuso Mzuyanda Percival , Khalo Xolani
Published: January 2025

Conversations about integrating environmental ethics into the school curriculum have recently gained attention. Scholars and stakeholders have advocated for the inclusion of ecological ethics to foster an understanding of moral values and cultivate a sustainable relationship between humans and the environment. This need has become particularly urgent in light of the global environmental crisis, affecting countries like South Africa. The purpose of this paper is to review articles published between 2011 and 2023 that examine the extent to which ecological ethics education, incorporating Ubuntu values, has been integrated into the curriculum. The majority of the 27 articles selected for this study are from Scopus-indexed journals and adhere to the PRISMA model. A qualitative research design was employed. Findings from the study indicate that teachers struggle to integrate environmental ethics, rooted in Ubuntu values, into their teaching due to a lack of appropriate knowledge areas that cultivate empathy in textbooks. Integrating Ubuntu values with environmental ethics has the potential to foster a positive relationship between humans and the environment. The study concludes that certain strategies, such as virtual reality experiences, can enhance students' understanding of Ubuntu and the ethical dimensions of humanness and communalism. Additionally, the study suggests that using Ubuntu philosophy to integrate environmental ethics into the classroom may contribute to the decolonization of education in Africa.
O Hospital Colônia de Itapuã e os processos de subjetivação feminina no contexto do confinamento compulsório
Authors: Limberger Rafaela , Darsie Camilo
Published: January 2025

O estudo analisa a subjetivação feminina e as dinâmicas de gênero no Hospital Colônia de Itapuã, o primeiro a receber pacientes com hanseníase no Rio Grande do Sul-Brasil. Através de um documentário de 2012 e pesquisa qualitativa, investigou-se como as mulheres pacientes se constituíram dentro da instituição, influenciadas pelas regras de convivência e relações de poder. Conclui-se que essas mulheres foram moldadas pelo ambiente hospitalar, mas também demonstraram resistências.
Design and Development of a Four-Wheeled Mobile Robot (WMR) for Any Terrain
Authors: Sutar Amey V. , Hubballi B. V. , Bhosale Akash S.
Published: January 2025

This paper presents the design, development, and analysis of an all-terrain Wheeled Mobile Robot (WMR). A Wheeled Mobile Robot (WMR) is an autonomous robot that uses wheels for locomotion, allowing it to move efficiently on flat surfaces. These robots are commonly used in various applications, from industrial automation to service robots and research platforms. The robot aims to achieve high mobility on diverse terrains, remote teleoperation, and an effective payload handling capability. The research includes the design and implementation of the mechanical structure, electronic components, control systems, and robot performance analysis. Special focus is given to the kinematic behavior, vibration analysis, and simulation of various components. The robot can carry loads up to 5 kg and navigate complex terrains, including stair climbing. The methodology followed includes structure design, integration of electronic components, assembly, and subsequent trials and simulations. The results demonstrate the robot's potential for practical applications in diverse fields such as exploration, rescue operations, and industrial automation.
In summary, wheeled mobile robots are versatile, efficient, and widely used in various industries. Their design carefully balances mechanical, electronic, and software components to achieve reliable and autonomous operation. As technology advances, WMRs become more capable and adaptable, expanding their range of applications.
ÖRGÜTLERDE DİJİTAL SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK ÖLÇEĞİNİN TÜRKÇEYE UYARLANMASI: GEÇERLİLİK VE GÜVENİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: Gültekin Zümral
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmanın temel hedefi, Wut vd. (2021) tarafından geliştirilen ve 16 madde ile 4 boyuttan oluşan örgütlerde dijital sürdürülebilirlik (ÖDS) ölçeğini Türkçeye uyarlamak ve ölçeğin geçerlilik ve güvenirlik analizlerini gerçekleştirmektir. Uyarlama çalışmasında, veriler iki ayrı katılımcı grubundan elde edilmiştir. İlk grubu kamu çalışanları (n=192), ikinci grubu ise özel sektör çalışanları (n=174) oluşturmaktadır. Geçerlilik incelemesi kapsamında yapı geçerliliği, birleşim geçerliliği ve ayrışım geçerliliği değerlendirilmiştir. Bu analizler sonucunda, ölçekten 2 madde çıkarılarak toplam 16 maddelik yapıdan 14 maddeye ulaşılmıştır. Güvenirlik analizinde birinci grup için yalnızca Cronbach Alfa katsayısı, ikinci grup için ise Cronbach Alfa (CA) ve birleşik güvenirlik (CR) değerleri incelenmiştir. Analizler, ölçeğin her iki grupta da güvenilir olduğunu göstermiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, örgütlerde dijital sürdürülebilirlik ölçeğinin 14 madde ve 4 boyutuyla Türk iş dünyası için uygun ve geçerli bir ölçüm aracı olduğu belirlenmiştir.
ANNE, ZOZO, HENRI, CHARLES ET LES AUTRES : LA MÉMOIRE AU PRÉSENT DE ROBERT BOBER ET LOLA LAFON
Authors:   Université de Toulouse Jean-Jaurès, Roumette Julien
Published: January 2025

As time passes, the memory of the Shoah takes on new literary forms in subsequent genera-
tions.The difficulty liesin finding a personal voice that transcends all the discourse on the Shoah.

This is the case in Quand tu écouteras cette chanson, Lola Lafon (2022), where a visit to the Anne
Frank memorial museum brings back a buried personal memory. The study suggests comparing
it with Robert Bober’s Il y a quand mêm e dans la rue des gens qui passent (2023) to show how the
memory of the past invests the relationship with the present: the process that allows a personal
voice to emerge through the search for silence, irreverence as a particular quality of a memory
that transmits its vitality, seeking to rediscover children’s view of History, particularly through
songs and drawings, and finally through the transmission of images, while leaving to the imagi-
nation a part of the gap where readers can let their own sensitivity resonate.
PUNK, THE HOLOCAUST, AND THE RAMONES
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Serbia, Kostić Jovana D.
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the intersection of the Holocaust and the Ramones as the first U.S. punk rock band. Firstly, the paper elaborates on punk as a genre of music that emerged virtually at the same time in England and the United States as a reaction to the post-war socio-po- litical climate. The paper then focuses on a group of young men who all grew up in New York City and whose music spoke directly to the disillusioned American post-war youth culture – the Ramones. The Ramones were all either Jews or had parents who had survived the Holocaust. Thus, the paper examines the extent to which the Ramones were affected by the trauma of the Holocaust and how they tried to work through it. ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’ and ‘Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World’, both tracks on their self-titled album released in 1976, are thoroughly discussed.
INTEGRISANA ISTORIJA HOLOKAUSTA: IDEJA, METODOLOGIJA I MOGUĆNOSTI
Authors:   Institute for Contemporary History, Serbia, Tucović Radosav
Published: January 2025

This academic article aims to provide an in-depth introduction to the integrated history of
the Holocaust as a new methodological approach to the study of history. This methodological
framework overcomes one of the fundamental weaknesses of Holocaust historiography after

the Second World War and is now considered one of the most balanced methodological frame-
works in the study of genocide during the Second World War. The text discusses the basic

postulates of this methodological framework, based primarily on the published works of Saul
Friedländer, but also on various scientific reviews, discussions and critiques by prominent
world historians who have written about this approach. The article is organized to explain the
idea, the methodology, the significance, but also the new possibilities of this research method.
The main purpose of this text is to familiarize the domestic professional community with the
most sustainable approach to Holocaust research, but also to encourage domestic authors to
new and deeper reflections on the phenomenon itself.
A Study of UNIMEN Students' Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Adaptation in Thailand
Authors: Mustakim Mustakim , Astri Zul , Baharuddin Andi Farid , Isma Adi , Noer Fhadli
Published: January 2025

This study explores the perspectives of Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang (UNIMEN) students on cross-cultural adaptation during their international internship in Thailand. Community service programs, which are mandatory for Indonesian tertiary students, offer practical experiences that bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application. This research focuses on the challenges and adaptation strategies employed by students participating in teaching practices at private Thai schools. Using a qualitative methodology and thematic analysis, data were collected through interviews with eight fifth-semester students majoring in English Language Education. The findings identify eight key challenges: administrative issues, health problems, psychological stress, social integration difficulties, teaching challenges, culture shock, language barriers, and inadequate facilities. Cultural barriers, such as differences in the education system and social norms, led to experiences of homesickness and stress. Language difficulties were particularly pronounced due to limited Thai and English proficiency among locals. To address these challenges, students adopted several strategies, including seeking social support, engaging in cultural learning, using sign language, and fostering communication with locals. These strategies helped alleviate culture shock, improve cross-cultural understanding, and enhance teaching effectiveness. The study underscores the importance of adequate preparation, including cultural learning modules, and provides valuable insights for universities to better support future participants in international community service programs.
An Analysis of the Effects of Field Experiences on Career Decision-making and Job-seeking Activities of University Student
Authors:   The Korean Society For The Economics And Finance Of Education, Kim Su Jin , Moon Chanju
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of Field experiences of university students on career decision-making and job-seeking activities. To achieve this, data from the 3rd to 6th year of the Korean Education and Employment Panel II were utilized, and logistic regression analysis with propensity score matching was conducted to alleviate the problem of selection bias. The main findings are as follows. First, students who participated in field experiences showed a higher probability of engaging in career decision-making and job-seeking activities compared to those who did not participate. Second, participation in long-term field experiences exceeding 16 weeks was found to have no significant effect on career decision-making and job-seeking activities. In other words, there was no significant difference in career decision-making and job-seeking activities between students who participated in field experiences for more than 16 weeks and those who participated for 16 weeks or less. To effectively support career preparation and enhance employment capabilities for university students, policy improvements are needed. This includes both qualitative enhancements and appropriate training periods. Additionally, field training should be expanded quantitatively. Follow-up studies are also necessary to analyze the long-term effects of various majors and training periods.
Exploring Issues and Improvement Measures in the Operation of the Special Account for Supporting Higher and Lifelong Education: Based on Expert Opinions
Authors:   The Korean Society For The Economics And Finance Of Education, Kim Min-Hee , Choi Hee-Yong
Published: January 2025

This study was conducted with the purpose of identifying major issues related to the operation of the Special Account for Supporting Higher and Lifelong Education and exploring future directions for its operation. To this end, the contents were reviewed by dividing them into the purpose, revenue, and expenditure contents through literature review, theoretical and institutional discussions of special accounts, and general requirements that special accounts should have, and then the issues surrounding the operation of the Special Account were analyzed using a survey of expert opinions, and major system improvement alternatives were presented. The results of this study showed that the current Special Account has major issues in terms of instability in terms of revenue, low consistency between the purpose and expenditure items of the Special Account, and consistency with future investment directions through comparative analysis of other special accounts. In order to resolve these issues and secure stable financial resources and set investment directions for higher education funds in the future, the following aspects should be considered. In the future, it is necessary to expand the scale and scope of specific revenues through the Special Account Act, and in terms of expenditures, the contents, targets, and purposes of the projects to be supported through the establishment of the Special Account need to be specifically stated. In the future, it is necessary to categorize higher education finance projects and include appropriate projects.
Technology and Skill Changes in Female-Dominated Occupations: Evidence from Korea-US Occupational Data
Authors:   The Korean Society For The Economics And Finance Of Education, Jang Hyewon
Published: January 2025

Technological advancement not only affects the creation and extinction of occupations but also transforms the nature of work tasks and the skills required of workers. In the era of digital transformation, there are growing concerns about the potentially differential impacts of technological changes across gender. In Korea, where occupational segregation by gender is prominent, analyzing skill changes across all occupations alone is insufficient to derive practical implications for female workforce development. This study aims to identify female-dominated occupations in Korea and analyze their skill changes to derive policy implications for female workforce development in the digital transformation era. The methodology employs the Regional Employment Survey (2008, 2017) to identify female-dominated occupations and utilizes the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to analyze skill changes between 2002 and 2016. Principal component analysis was conducted to systematically identify and analyze changes in major skill factors. The findings are as follows. First, occupational segregation by gender in Korea remains structurally entrenched. Female-dominated occupations are not only fewer in number, but also less than 0.5% of female workers are employed in managerial positions. Even within professional fields, women are concentrated in education, social welfare, healthcare, and cultural arts sectors. Second, high-order cognitive skills and social skills have consistently maintained the highest proportion among required skills. Third, while basic computational, language, and mechanical skills have declined, new skills such as software proficiency, resource management, and scientific management have emerged as significant requirements. This study provides empirical foundations for female workforce development in the digital transformation era by systematically analyzing skill changes in female-dominated occupations for the first time. The findings suggest the need for active education and training policies to enhance women's digital skills and support their entry into STEM fields.
Կենսաանվտանգության ապահովման ոլորտում ՀՀ պետական քաղաքականության կայացման նախադրյալները
Authors: Վարդանյան Բագրատ
Published: January 2025

In the modern era, the biological factor has assumed a crucial role in almost all spheres of activity of the individual, society, state and nation. The 21st century is unique in its scientific and technical progress and virtualization processes, which were initially notable for their negative aspects. One of the most serious threats is the growth of biological terrorism and biological disasters, which pose a serious threat to the stable functioning and normal development of states, societies and individuals. New directions have been added to the military-political and economic spheres of state competition, defining the place and role of the biosecurity system in the context of the country's national security. The main objective of the article is to study the priorities, priority areas and problems of the state policy of the Republic of Armenia in the field of biosafety, as well as control and prevention of biological threats and challenges, which are significantly increasing as a result of scientific and technological progress. To achieve the set goals, it is necessary to present the essence of biosafety and define the concept, to study international experience in ensuring biosafety, investigating the feasibility of their application in the process of ensuring biosafety in the Republic of Armenia, and also to consider issues of biosafety development in the Republic of Armenia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year two billion people worldwide become ill with infectious diseases, of which 17 million die. Half of the world's population lives in areas endemic for infectious diseases or within natural foci. The growth of tourism, labor migration, trade turnover, as well as the evergrowing refugee problem contribute to the spread of infectious diseases and the emergence of epidemics, especially in countries where the level of health infrastructure is low.
Թեոդոր Լոուիի քաղաքականության տիպերի տեսությունը
Authors: Ասրյան Նարինե
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the policy types theory of the American political theorist T. Lowi: in particular, four types of public policy proposed by the author are carefully studied: redistributive, regulatory and constituent policies, and critical approaches of other political theorists (P. Steinberger, J. Anderson, A. Kellow) to the theory are discussed. The article also presents other approaches to the interpretation of such concepts as the political environment, the political process, the outputs and outcomes of public policy.
Меметическая война
Authors: Хатунов Сергей
Published: January 2025

Today the military should master a new approach to the conduct of hostilities based on the alternative thinking when using new elements of military-political power. It is necessary to use alternative thinking, one of which is a meme, in order to influence the ideological sphere of eventual enemies in order to gain an advantage in the ideological metaphysical battle. Memes are new tools for winning war. In this article we examine memetic warfare as an instrument used to divide the society, so we explain the root causes of the emergence and use of pathogenic memes, socalled mind viruses, which are actually difficult to eliminate. Therefore, in order to successfully fight on the battlefields of future, we must have professionals creating memes. Armenia must recognize the growing need for new fighters in ideological warfare ready to create memes with a powerful weapon effect. Competition is at all levels and people need to develop faster both mentally and physically, than their rivals, to be successful. Natural selection must take place not only in a genetic but also in a memetic environment. Now armed struggle has received new tools - memes, which become weapons with the advent of high-precision digital media technologies and declare a memetic war. Memes have radically changed our world and not to change anything in military affairs and not to work on strengthening the memetic power - this means to ignore the law of dependence of the forms and methods of the armed struggle on the forces and means of its conduct. Moreover, this may lead not to the disappearance of the law, but to the disappearance of those who ignore the law. Compliance with the laws of warfare is a key factor in achieving victory on all battlefields, present and future.
Հանրային կառավարման արդիական համակարգի ձևավորման անհրաժեշտ պայմանները
Authors: Ալթունյան Կատերինա
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of the necessary conditions for modernizing the public administration system. The article, in particular, showed that the vibrations of modernizing the modern public administration system come from the understanding of public administration concepts and their precise implementation. Vibrations activate the vitality of the system, the necessary conditions of which are state building, bureaucratic organization and stability in the context of continuous democratic reforms. The study of the subject has highlighted that without creating these conditions, it is not possible to achieve the establishment of a modern system of public administration. The article used the results of theoretical and empirical studies on the problem, and also referred to the assessments of the conditions undermining the viability of the modern public administration system. As a systemic condition of modern public administration, managerial culture was presented, as an institutional condition, the institutional establishment of state administration and local self-government bodies, and as a value condition, the activity of spreading and circulating new ideas. As a result of data collection and analysis, it was concluded that the systemic, institutional and value-based conditions ensuring the establishment of modern public administration have synergy, that is, their total result exceeds the sum of individual results. Synergy provides long-term effects, and the provision of individual conditions provides short-term effects. The results of the article can be applied in humanitarian and social science research, public administration and public policy development.
The Influence of Health Literacy on Diabetes Prevention Behaviors in Sai Mai District Communities, Bangkok
Authors:   Department of Nursing Adult and Geriatric, Faculty of Nursing, University of North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Jeangwirichaikull Ampon , Turongruang Siriwan ,   Department of Nursing Adult and Geriatric, Faculty of Nursing, University of North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Tanamee Dr. Pacharaporn ,   Department of Nursing Adult and Geriatric, Faculty of Nursing, University of North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Published: January 2025

This research aimed to 1) assess health literacy levels 2) evaluate diabetes prevention behaviors and 3) analyze the influence of health literacy on diabetes prevention behaviors among residents in Sai Mai District communities, Bangkok. This cross-sectional survey research included 317 participants aged 35 years and above, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected from June to September 2024 using questionnaires with content validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = 0.87). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis.

The results showed that the majority of participants had moderate levels of health literacy (65.3%) and diabetes prevention behaviors (58.7%). Factors significantly influencing diabetes prevention behaviors included education level (β = .325, p < .001), health information accessibility (β = .298, p < .001), self-management (β = .276, p < .001), age (β = .245, p < .01), and income (β = .198, p < .01). These variables collectively explained 52.3% of the variance in diabetes prevention behaviors (R² = .523). The findings can be applied to develop appropriate health literacy promotion programs and diabetes prevention behaviors suitable for the community context.
Finding a Missing Person Using Al
Authors: Ramavath Ganesh  , Chilukuri Srija  , Bhuriwale Devesh  , Mrs.Harika koormala
Published: January 2025

Every day, thousands of people go missing around the world—children, elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s, and others caught in unfortunate circumstances. For police and local authorities, finding these people is a huge challenge, often complicated by the lack of effective tracking tools. To address this issue, we’ve developed an advanced facial recognition system designed to make searching for and identifying missing persons faster and easier. A photo of a missing individual may be uploaded to a safe, centralized database by a family or law enforcement. In case someone in the community finds a person, he thinks could be missing, he will simply take a picture and upload it to an authorized portal. The system, by the CNN-based facial recognition model, analyzes the picture, compares it with the database, and shows possible matches. It then delivers a detailed report to support law enforcement in taking their next course of action. This system connects the public to the authorities, offering a faster and more reliable means of locating lost individuals and returning them safely.
The Relationship between Gem 2.0 and Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Mohammed Abdulla
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The UAE administration developed the GEM 2.0 model to enhance the well-being of the UAE citizens. In addition, it is essential to make governance future-oriented and future-ready. This model incorporates several beneficial principles for customer gratification and organizational and governance effectiveness.
Methodology: This research paper focused on the way followed by the GEM 2.0 model to be restarted to customer gratification by discovering several factors contributing to customer gratification in literature as well as aligning with those factors to GEM 2.0.
Findings: The paper found that customer satisfaction depends on service quality, service delivery systemization, reliability, and responsiveness. Service excellence is associated with future preparedness in addition to strategic competitiveness. It further incorporates service delivery systemization, responsiveness, and reliability related to organizing resources and assets and data and knowledge management.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and policy: The study highlights the importance of adopting customer-centric governance models, such as the GEM 2.0 model, to enhance citizen well-being and ensure future-oriented governance in the UAE. The study provides valuable insights into aligning governance practices with customer satisfaction by identifying critical factors such as service quality, reliability, responsiveness, and service delivery systemization.
The Influence of External Environmental to the Relationship between Infrastructure Financing and Success in Implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 Public Capital Projects
Authors: Nguri John W. , Dr. Duncan Elly Ochieng  , Wainaina Prof. Gituro
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study examined the impact of infrastructure financing on the successful implementation of public capital projects under Kenya’s Vision 2030. It specifically focused on the mediating influence of external socio-economic and political factors and aimed to identify the extent to which these variables influence project success.
Materials and Methods: A positivistic approach was adopted, utilizing quantitative data and hypothesis testing to generate conclusions. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design to analyze high-impact infrastructure projects in the roads, energy, and water & sanitation sectors over the past decade under Kenya’s Medium-Term Plans (MTP I and MTP II). Data were collected from 313 projects, including 220 in roads, 20 in power and energy, and 73 in water and sanitation, achieving a response rate of 83.07%. Descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression, and factor analysis were used to explore relationships between infrastructure financing, project success, and external environment factors.
Findings: The study revealed that infrastructure financing significantly influenced the success of public capital project implementation, while the external socio-economic and political environment mediated this relationship. However, these factors alone did not sufficiently explain cost and time overruns, suggesting that other unexplored variables contribute to these project inefficiencies.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The findings imply that existing theories on project success must consider additional variables beyond financing and external environments to explain cost and time overruns. In practice, implementing agencies should enhance internal assessments and risk management, particularly for projects financed through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Policymakers, including the Government of Kenya, should prioritize governance frameworks and robust risk management strategies to mitigate external environmental risks, thereby improving the success rate of Vision 2030 projects.
Assessing the Adoption of Metaverse Platforms: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach with Mediating Effects of Switching Costs
Authors: Emary Ibrahiem M. M. El
Published: January 2025

The adoption of Metaverse platforms, a burgeoning technological innovation, holds significant potential for transforming various sectors, yet its uptake in emerging markets like Indonesia remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by investigating the key factors influencing the Intention to Use (IU) Metaverse platforms in Indonesia, focusing on the roles of Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI), Relative Advantage (RA), and the mediating effect of Switching Costs (SC). The primary objective of this research was to develop and validate a model that explains the relationships between these factors and how they collectively impact user adoption decisions. Specifically, the study aimed to understand how PE, EE, SI, and RA influence the intention to use Metaverse platforms, with SC acting as a mediator. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) to analyze data collected from 380 distributed questionnaires. Of these, 361 were valid and used in the analysis, providing a robust sample to examine the study’s hypotheses. Participants were surveyed on their perceptions and intentions regarding Metaverse platforms. The analysis focused on examining the direct effects of PE, EE, SI, and RA on the intention to use, as well as the indirect effects mediated by SC. The findings revealed that PE, EE, SI, and RA significantly influence the intention to adopt Metaverse platforms, with SC playing a crucial mediating role. The study underscores the importance of reducing perceived switching barriers to enhance adoption, especially in a culturally diverse market like Indonesia. These results contribute to the broader understanding of technology adoption in emerging markets and offer practical implications for developers and marketers aiming to promote Metaverse platforms. Future research should explore additional factors such as technological anxiety or perceived risk and consider longitudinal designs to capture changes in user perceptions over time. This study provides a foundational model that can guide further exploration and application of Metaverse technologies in similar contexts.
Predicting the Success of Virtual-Themed Animated Movies Using Random Forest Regression
Authors: Doan Minh Luan
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a study using Random Forest Regression to predict the success of virtual-themed animated movies, with a focus on revenue and popularity. The dataset included 100 animated films, featuring attributes such as runtime, vote average, and genres. The objective was to identify the key factors influencing movie success. The model achieved an R² of 0.85 for predicting popularity, with vote average being the most significant predictor (importance score = 0.50), followed by runtime (importance score = 0.25). However, predicting revenue was more challenging, with the model achieving an R² of 0.65 and RMSE of 100, indicating that external factors like marketing and competition play a significant role. The findings reveal that audience reception, as captured by vote average, is crucial for predicting both popularity and revenue. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on virtual-themed animated movies and the use of machine learning to identify success factors in this niche genre. The study contributes to understanding the dynamics of movie success, offering valuable insights for filmmakers and production companies. Future research should explore the inclusion of external factors and advanced techniques to improve revenue prediction accuracy.
Predicting Consumer Perceptions of Metaverse Shopping Through Insights from Machine Learning Models
Authors: Lenus Latasha
Published: January 2025

This study investigates consumer perceptions of Metaverse shopping and the factors that influence these perceptions, using machine learning models to classify and analyze the data. Four models—Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)—were employed to predict whether consumers view Metaverse shopping favorably or unfavorably. Among these, the SVM model achieved the highest performance, with an accuracy of 94.17%, precision of 97.14%, and an AUC-ROC score of 98.13%. These results indicate that machine learning can reliably classify consumer perceptions based on demographic and experience-related data. Furthermore, the Random Forest model was used to analyze the importance of features influencing consumer attitudes. The findings revealed that experience-related factors—such as interactivity, personalization, and consumer engagement—were more significant in shaping perceptions than product-specific attributes. The most important feature, MC2 (interactivity), contributed 23.6% to the model’s predictive power, highlighting the importance of user experience in driving positive sentiment. These insights suggest that businesses aiming to enter the Metaverse retail space should focus on enhancing the overall shopping experience to foster positive consumer perceptions. Machine learning models provide valuable tools for understanding consumer behavior and tailoring virtual shopping environments accordingly. This research offers a data-driven approach to predicting and understanding consumer perceptions of the Metaverse, providing actionable insights for businesses in this emerging market.
Islamic Banking Muḍārabah Review from Depositors’ Funds Security Perspective
Authors: Dewaya Muhammad Abdullah
Published: January 2025

Islamic banks use Muḍārabah to collect money into their saving and term deposit investment accounts. While doing so these banks stipulate in their terms and conditions that the customers as money providers will solely bear the loss. The banks who manage these funds will neither bear the loss, nor guarantee these funds. Additionally, the customers have no course to the profit distribution or investment decisions. The banks quote that these terms and conditions are in line with Muḍārabah Sharῑ῾ah principles. On the contrary, they use the same terms and conditions as an excuse for not providing financing to the customers based on the Muḍārabah. This double standard draws attention of the researchers to analyze the situation with the aim to protect the depositors in Islamic banks. This is a qualitative study that used unrestricted interview methods to collect data. It was found from research that the current banking Muḍārabah has been altered completely and that the banks don’t qualify to continue using same loss terms and conditions. It is inevitable for the financial and social safety of society to update the Muḍārabah terms and conditions to make them comply with Maqāṣid al Sharῑ῾ah. The study recorded the view of few scholars; however, it opened the doors for Islamic banks, regulators and Fiqh councils to further discuss the legitimacy of the banking Muḍārabah terms and conditions to protect relationship with the customers who deposit money in trust of being Islamic and to avoid the usury offered by the interest based conventional banking.
Exploring Student Perspectives on ChatGPT: Knowledge, Attitudes, Concerns, and Usage Patterns at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Authors: Ibrahim Ismail , Saad Mohd Shamsuri Md , Rajikon Muhd Akmal Noor
Published: January 2025

This study explores the prevalence and perspectives of ChatGPT usage among students at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, encompassing their knowledge, attitudes, concerns, perceived ethics, and usage patterns. A total of 367 students from five faculties participated in the survey, which was conducted via Google Forms. The findings reveal a high level of awareness and familiarity with ChatGPT, with 87.2% of respondents having heard about it and 79.6% understanding its workings. However, significant concerns were identified, including the potential undermining of educational goals (mean = 3.90, SD = 0.95) and negative impacts on creative writing skills (mean = 3.46, SD = 0.91). Ethical apprehensions were also prominent, with 49.1% of students recognizing ethical or legal considerations and 64.8% expressing comfort in interacting with ChatGPT. Despite these concerns, the utility of ChatGPT in enhancing productivity and aiding academic tasks is acknowledged, evidenced by high mean scores for assistance in drafting essays (mean = 3.87, SD = 0.87) and resolving academic doubts (mean = 3.83, SD = 0.85). This study underscores the need for ethical guidelines and controlled integration of ChatGPT into educational practices to balance its benefits with the maintenance of academic integrity and critical thinking skills.
Pastoral Burnout and Psychosocial Wellbeing among the Clergy in Kiambu Countyat the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Nganga Geoffrey Polycarp , Ndung’u Elijah Macharia , Muasa Wambua Pius
Published: January 2025

Clergy members bear significant emotional, spiritual, and pastoral responsibilities, as they provide continuous support and guidance to their congregations—a role that often results in emotional exhaustion and stress. This study examined the relationship between pastoral burnout and psychosocial wellbeing among Catholic clergy in Kiambu County, within the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Specifically, the study examined how demographic factors such as age, educational level, and years of ministry experience relate to burnout dimensions and psychosocial wellbeing. Using a correlational research design and data from a census. 175 priests in the region were involved in the study, the study employed the Maslach Burnout inventory to measure the elements of burnout and the Ryff’s Psychosocial Well-being Scale, and analyzed data through SPSS version 25. This study established a weak negative correlation between psychosocial wellbeing and burnout among priests in Kiambu County. The study also revealed that priests aged 35–40 and over 51 experience greater emotional exhaustion than those aged 41–50. The findings suggest that a greater sense of personal accomplishment is linked to improved psychosocial wellbeing. Consequently, the study recommends revising the training curriculum for priest formation and enhancing ongoing education to address stress management and mitigate burnout.
The Effect of Project-Work Learning Model on the Improvement of the Quality of Craft Learning in Higher Education in Indonesia
Authors: Khoirunisa Alifia Zahra
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of project-work learning model on the development of students’ soft skills and hard skills in metal craft learning. The research with research and development and experimental designs was conducted in the metal craft industry in Special Region of Yogyakarta, as well as in the metal craft workshop at the Faculty of Language, Arts and Culture, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. The purposive sampling was applied to a total of 108 students of the Craft Study Program, resulting in 41 students as the research sample. The posttest-only control design was employed while the research instrument validation was measured by experts at metal craft and education. The data were collected through survey, observation, and by means of assessment sheets of the outcomes of craft learning. They were analyzed by descriptive analysis and t-test at the significance level of 0.05. The research findings suggest that the students in the project-work learning class have better soft skills and hard skills than those in the class that does not apply the model. In conclusion, the project-work learning model is suitable for metal craft learning in higher education as it has been proven to improve integrated soft skills and hard skills acquisition in metal craft learning.
Does the Emergence of Private Actors in the Potable Water Market Reduce Inequalities and Improve Access? A Critical Analysis Based on a Case Study in Selected Municipalities of Benin
Authors: Aizannon Gildas Sènamèdé , Adoté Akueson Gildas Hervé , Moumouni-Moussa Ismail
Published: January 2025

In Benin, population growth, rapid urbanization, and the effects of climate change exacerbate the challenge of supplying potable water. While many households aspire to access water from the public network, financial constraints make this difficult (Kèlomè et al., 2012). The conventional water supply model, primarily reliant on a single public operator, is increasingly inadequate to meet the growing demands of urban populations. Consequently, numerous small local private operators have emerged, providing water supply services in often informal settings (Marteau et al., 2010). This emergence highlights several critical issues: while these small private operators fill the gaps left by the public sector, their informal nature raises concerns about regulation, service quality, and supply sustainability. Although access to potable water has improved, reducing the water-fetching burden for women and children in 30% of the rural cases studied, the poorest populations appear to face greater financial strain. This is due to private operators’ profit-driven motives, which often prioritize financial gain over health and environmental considerations. A univariate descriptive analysis was conducted to evaluate consumer perceptions, preferences, and satisfaction. Findings revealed that 63.10% of consumers rely on private operators to meet their daily potable water needs, while 52% of local producers lack a water safety plan. This study advocates for an innovative management model that aligns with achieving SDG 6, emphasizing both quality and equity in water provision.