bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Genotypic and Socioeconomic Risks for Depressive Symptoms in Two U.S. Cohorts Spanning Early to Older Adulthood
Authors: Sbarra David , Trejo Sam , Harden K. Paige , Oliver Jeffrey C. , Klimentidis Yann
Published: September 2023

Genome-wide association studies have identified specific genetic variants associated with depression and depressive symptoms, but the developmental pathways that convey genetic risk remain poorly understood. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (N = 5,690), we found that the association between genetic risk for depressive symptoms and increases in depressive symptoms across 14 years from early adolescence to adulthood was partially mediated by four socioeconomic resource variables assessed in adulthood: educational attainment, total assets, debt, and access to health insurance. In a preregistered and confirmatory replication using data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (WLS; N = 8,964), we found evidence that the genetic risk for depression symptoms change across late mid-life was partially mediated by the four socioeconomic resource variables. Across a series of within-family sibling-difference analyses, however, we found no evidence in support of direct genetic effects on the putative environmental mediators. The results presented here highlight the need to explore between- and within-family model specifications for a more complete understanding of gene-environment pathways to psychiatric disease.
Satisfaction with the condition of local waterways in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: Gago Tomás , Trowsdale Sam , Sibley Chris G , Milfont Taciano L
Published: September 2023

In 2018, adult New Zealanders rated their level of satisfaction with the quality and health of waterways in their local region as part of the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study. The average satisfaction level (4.8 out of 10) indicates New Zealanders are overall dissatisfied with the quality and health of local waterways. Satisfaction levels varied across regions, being lowest in Hawkes Bay and highest in the West Coast. Urban New Zealanders are slightly less satisfied with the quality and health of local waterways than rural New Zealanders. Younger and Māori participants are less satisfied while participants upholding conservative and social dominance orientations are more satisfied with the quality and health of local waterways
Civil Society as a Factor of Stability of Interethnic Relations in Kyrgyzstan
Authors:   Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Director of the Institute of History, Archeology and Ethnology, ASANKANOV ABYLABEK
Published: September 2023

The article examines the state policy on the formation of civil society and civil identity – Kyrgyz Zharany (citizen of Kyrgyzstan) – among representatives of all ethnic groups of the country’s population, as one of the factors for establishing stability and tolerance of interethnic relations in Kyrgyzstan, after conflicts on national grounds in the south of Kyrgyzstan in June 2010.
Crimean Tatars and Leading Powers of Islamic Civilization: Investments in Expansion
Authors:   Political Science Department, Institute of Social Sciences and International Relations, Sevastopol State University, IRKHIN Aleksandr , DEMESHKO Natalia ,   Political Science Department, Institute of Social Sciences and International Relations, Sevastopol State University
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the main methods of influence of Islamic states on the Crimean Tatars since the 1990 s. The object of the study is the policy of Islamic states in the post-Soviet space, the subject is the Crimean Tatar factor in the policy of Islamic states. After the repatriation of the Crimean Tatars to Crimea in the 1980 s, various subjects of international relations, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran, etc., financed economic, socio-cultural, religious projects on the peninsula. The Republic of Turkey has had the most significant impact on the Crimean Tatars since the 1990 s in comparison with other Islamic states. Until 2014, Turkey carried out systematic work in relation to the Crimean Tatar ethnic group on the territory of Crimea. A significant role in the formation of the attractive image of the Turkish Republic for this ethnic group was played by: state structures of Turkey, representatives of business circles, the Crimean Tatar diaspora of Turkey, religious organizations and foundations, higher educational institutions of Crimea and Turkey, mass media. After the Crimea came under the jurisdiction of Russia in 2014, the work of Islamic states, including Turkish organizations on Crimean Tatar issues continued from the territory of Ukraine. Since the Crimean Tatar issue plays for Ankara one of the key roles in the system of checks and balances in cooperation with Russia.
Facies association and Paleo depositional environment of the exposed Neogene succession in the Sitapahar Anticline of Rangamati Area, Chittagong Tripura Folded Belt (CTFB) region, Bengal Basin, Bangladesh
Authors: Shakik Minhazul Abedin , Hossain K. M. Imam
Published: September 2023

Neogene sedimentary rocks are exposed in the Chittagong Tripura Folded Belt (CTFB) Region in Bengal Basin. Sitapahar anticline is situated in the middle part of the CTFB Region. In this structure, eleven litho-facies have been identified in fluvial, overbank, shallow marine, deltaic, and deep marine depositional environments. Surma Group is composed of Bhuban and Boka Bil formation during Miocene time and was deposited in shallow marine, deltaic, and deep marine environments and characterized by the identification of interbedded shale facies (ShI), fine sandstone facies (SFs), lenticular laminated silty shale to shale facies (Zw), wavy bedded sandstone siltstone facies (Slsh), flaserbedded sandstone siltstone facies (Sxhs), ripple laminated sandstone facies (Sr), black Shale facies (Shb) and nodular shale facies (Zn). While, Pliocene Tipam group and Plio-Pleistocene Dupi Tila Formations were deposited in fluvial intervention and characterized by crossbedded sandstone facies (Sxbt), mudstone facies (Mf), interbedded mudstone and sandstone facies (MI).
Vestibuloplasty using Diode Laser: A Case Report
Authors: Subedi Suraksha , Ranjit Rebicca , Bista Soni
Published: September 2023

Inadequate vestibular depth causes deficiency in width of keratinised gingiva which ultimately results in poor plaque control and difficulty in maintenance. Vestibuloplasty is a novel procedure for managing shallow vestibular depth and can be achieved with scalpel, electrocautery, cryosurgery, or laser. With the recent advancements in dentistry, laser therapy has gained popularity over conventional modalities as it is effective yet non-invasive procedure. Among various lasers available, diode lasers are extensively used in oral soft tissue surgery. This case report describes the management of a shallow vestibule using diode laser.
Model for Estimating Waste Generation in Pekanbaru Using Backpropagation Algorithm
Authors: Ramadani Farahdina Risky , Inggih Permana  , M. Afdal  , Siti Monalisa
Published: September 2023

Waste generation in Pekanbaru City cannot be managed optimally. Based on 2020 data, less than 50% of the waste that reaches the Final Disposal Site (TPA) reaches. To overcome this problem, this study aims to create an estimation model that can estimate the amount of waste generated each year. So that it can help the authorities to implement various policies to control waste generation. The estimation model is created using the backpropagation algorithm. The attributes used are those related to population and waste generation. Based on the results of experiments conducted using RapidMiner, the best network architecture model is the 6-6-1 model, namely six nodes in the input layer, six nodes in the hidden layer, and one node in the output layer. The six nodes in the input layer refer to the number of attributes used. The activation function used is binary sigmoid. The RMSE value generated from the best model is very low, namely 0.0181. So it can be concluded that this model can be used to estimate the generation of solid waste in Pekanbaru City
The Effectiveness Of OpenCV Based Face Detection In Low-Light Environments
Authors: Julham  , Hutagalung Sandy S T , Simalango Kevin C , Lumbantobing Samuel
Published: September 2023

A face detection experiment based on OpenCV is a technology used to identify and find human faces in digital images or videos. This technology uses algorithms and image processing techniques to analyze the pixels in an image or video frame and determine if they contain a human face. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of OpenCV-based face detection using the Viola-Jones algorithm with low-intensity brightness environmental conditions. The research was conducted with light intensity levels of 10 Lux, 30 Lux, and 50 Lux and was carried out using the camera on the ASUS TUF DASH 15 FX517ZC laptop. Data in evaluation using evaluation metrics containing the formula recall, precision, F-Score, and accuracy. The results of the study showed that experiments with higher light intensities up to 50 Lux showed the best level of efficiency according to the accuracy values (99.2%), f-score(0.996), and recall (0.993), so the system is best done with a brightness of 50 Lux. Face detection is affected by the camera that used, in addition, rotation of face is important for the system to detect faces, despite video recording in high light intensity environments
Particle radiation produced by accelerated systems and their analogy with damped oscillators
Authors: Estévez Juárez Miguel Angel , Sadurní Emerson
Published: September 2023

The Unruh effect predicts how uniformly accelerated observers will perceive a change in the vacuum state. This shows that the concept of particle number depends on the acceleration of the reference frame. Although this is a result of quantum field theory, its experimental verification is still questioned, mainly due to the high accelerations required. In this work we study a quantum oscillator with only one complex coordinate and a damping term acting as perturbation, which has all the characteristics of the Unruh effect in second quantization for an accelerated observer. The Bogoliubov transformation connecting the two different vacuum states is obtained. This leads to an explicit formula for the particle occupation number as a function of energy and acceleration. Furthermore, it is shown that our analogue system contains an effective temperature that depends on the observer's sudden acceleration, seen as a friction force. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate that quanta production (particles or energy packets) is inevitable under the premises of quantum field theory.
Top quark and vector meson production in heavy ion collisions at CMS
Authors: Alcerro Alcerro Luis Fernando
Published: September 2023

Heavy ion collisions are rich and complex systems that involve different aspects of QCD and electromagnetic phenomena. From head-on collisions to the case in which the nuclei miss each other, many of QCD and photo-induced probes are being actively investigated. In this contribution we briefly discuss both of these different topics and some of the CMS results on top quark production and vector meson photo-production, as well as the physics motivation to study these processes are presented.
Electromagnetic form factors in a contact interaction: scalar and pseudoscalar mesons
Authors: Hernández Pinto Roger , Gutiérrez-Guerrero L. X. , Bedolla Hernández M. A. , Higuera-Angulo I. M.
Published: September 2023

The determination of fundamental properties of hadrons is important to clearly understand the experimental measurements such as the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon. However, since a first principle approach is hard to find, several groups among the world are approaching phenomenologically to such description of hadrons. In this poster, we present a comprehensive survey of electromagnetic form factors of all light, heavy and heavy-light ground-state pseudoscalar and scalar mesons. Specifically, in this work we are interested on the determination of Elastic Meson Form Factors (EFF) for Scalar (S) and Pseudoscalar (PS) mesons. However, the calculation of all EFF requires the computation of the quark propagator, the Bethe-Salpeter (BS) equation and the Bethe-Salpeter Amplitudes (BSA) of mesons, their masses as well as the knowledge of the quark-photon interaction at different probing momenta.
Extraction of multiparton interactions from ALICE pp collisions data using machine learning
Authors: Zepeda García Erik Alfredo , Ortiz A.
Published: September 2023

Over the last years, Machine Learning (ML) methods have been successfully applied to a wealth of problems in high-energy physics. In this work, we discuss the extraction of the average number of Multiparton Interactions (⟨Nmpi⟩) from minimum-bias pp data at LHC energies using a regression based on Boosted Decision Trees (BDT). Using the available ALICE data on transverse momentum spectra as a function of multiplicity, we report that for minimum-bias pp collisions at √s = 7 TeV the average Nmpi is 3.98 ± 1.01, which complements our previous results for pp collisions at √s = 5.02 and 13 TeV. The comparisons indicated a modest center-of-mass energy dependence of ⟨Nmpi⟩. The study is further extended extracting the multiplicity dependence of Nmpi for the three center-of-mass energies. These results are qualitatively consistent with the existing ALICE measurements sensitives to Multiparton Interactions (MPI). Through the ML method applied to pp collisions at √s = 13 TeV, we also show that computing the multiplicity in the forward region the extraction of Nmpi is improved. This result opens the possibility to extract the number of MPI event-by-event, and in this way study the particle production as a function of MPI. Our results provide additional evidence of the presence of MPI in hadronic interactions and can help to the understanding of the heavy-ion-like behaviour observed in pp collisions data.
Physics with intact protons at the LHC: from the odderon discovery to the sensitivity to beyond standard model physics
Authors: Royon Christophe
Published: September 2023

We describe the discovery of the colorless C-odd gluonic compound, the odderon, by the D0 and TOTEM Collaborations by comparing elastic differential cross sections measured in pp and pp¯ interactions at high energies. We also discuss the reach on quartic anomalous couplings and the sensitivity to axion like particle production by using the LHC as a γγ collider and detecting the intact protons at high luminosity.
Increased Life Expectancy — Coronary Vein Grafts Compared to Pedicles
Authors: Sewell William H. , Jagdish K. R.
Published: September 2023

“So far there is no evidence that coronary grafts prolong life” is a statement that has been made many times in recent years in informal conferences, medical meetings, the medical literature, and unfortunately also the lay press. On the other hand, even the most conservative cardiologist will admit that inadequate arterial supply to the myocardium sometimes results in death, and that it seems logical to expect that additional blood supply would prolong life.
Book Review
Authors: Derrick Fletcher C.
Published: September 2023

This book is a well written, easily understood expose’ concerning male contraceptive techniques. It is intended for the lay person and its main emphasis is on vasectomy, although other methods available for the male are briefly discussed. It answers the questions that are of interest to a person contemplating a vasectomy and the book on the whole would be a valuable addition to one’s library; and to recommend to appropriate patients.
Retrospective review of rates of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing in provincial corrections facilities in Newfoundland and Labrador
Authors: Whitten Cindy , Turner Alison , Howell Brittany , Sparkes Brooklyn , Ricciardelli Rosemary , Daley Peter
Published: September 2023

Background:

Sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI) testing is recommended for people who are incarcerated (PWAI). We sought to determine the rate of STBBI testing during admissions to provincial correctional institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL).

Methods:

This retrospective cohort study collected the identification of all admissions records in provincial correctional facilities in NL between July 1, 2020 and June 31, 2021 using the Provincial Corrections Offender Maintenance System database. Admissions to provincial detention centers were excluded. Records were linked with STBBI results, when available, within the electronic medical record (Meditech) using demographics. Testing rates, STBBI positivity rates, and univariate analysis of predictors for STBBI testing were completed.

Results:

Of the 1,824 admissions identified, 1,716 were available for linkage to laboratory results. Admissions to detention centers ( n = 105) were excluded. Any STBBI test result was available for 72 (4.5%) of admissions. No admission had complete testing for all STBBI. Facility testing rates ranged from 1.9 to 11.2% and 37.5% of STBBI tests had any positive results. Sixteen out of the 21 (76.2%) hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody positives received HCV RNA testing, and 11/16 (88.8%) were HCV RNA positive. Institution ( p = 0.001) and sex ( p = 0.004) were found to be significant predictors of STBBI testing, while age was not significant ( p = 0.496).

Conclusions:

STBBI testing rates were low in provincial correctional facilities in NL, and STBBI prevalence, especially for HCV, was high among those tested. Strategies to increase the rate of testing could contribute to STBBI control in corrections facilities.
Population-based study of Morganella-Proteus-Providencia group bloodstream infections
Authors: Laupland Kevin B , Pasquill Kelsey , Steele Lisa , Parfitt Elizabeth C
Published: September 2023

Background:

There is a paucity of studies investigating the population-based epidemiology of Morganella-Proteus-Providencia (MPP) group infections. Our objective was to determine the incidence, risk factors, and outcome of MPP group bloodstream infections (BSI), and explore species-specific differences.

Methods:

Population-based surveillance was conducted in the western interior of British Columbia, Canada, between April 1, 2010 and March 30, 2020.

Results:

Sixty-two incident MPP group BSI occurred for an annual incidence of 3.4 per 100,000 residents; rates for Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis, and Providencia species were 0.5, 2.6, and 0.3 per 100,000 population, respectively. The median year of age was 72.5 and was different ( p = 0.03) among the groups. Most (92%) MPP group BSIs were of community-onset. Significant differences were observed in the distribution of clinical focus of infection, with most notably 81% of P. mirabilis BSI due to genitourinary focus as compared to 60% and 22% for Providencia species and M. morganii, respectively. Comorbid illnesses that increased the risk for development of MPP group BSI (incidence rate ratio; 95% CI) were HIV infection (37.0; 4.4–139.6), dementia (11.5; 6.1–20.7), cancer (6.4; 3.2–11.9), stroke 6.5 (2.8–13.3), and diabetes 2.7 (1.3–5.0). Thirteen, one, and none of the cases with P. mirabilis, M. morganii, and Providencia species BSI died within 30 days of index culture for respective all cause case-fatalities of 27%, 11%, and 0% ( p = 0.1).

Conclusions:

Although collectively responsible for a substantial burden of illness, the epidemiology of MPP group BSI varies significantly by species.
Development and Preliminary Validation of Administrative Support Using House’s Theoretical Framework
Authors: Watson Jennifer H. , Drasgow Erik , Liu Jin , Chezan Laura C.
Published: September 2023

Researchers have demonstrated that administrative support represents a mitigating factor for teacher attrition and correlates with job satisfaction. The authors’ purpose in this study was to develop and validate the Dimensions of Administrative Support Inventory (DASI) scale to measure the support provided to teachers in school. They employed House’s theoretical framework to assess teachers’ support received from administrators across four domains: emotional support, appraisal support, instrumental support, and informational support. A total of 1,101 special and general education teachers in a southeastern state completed the scale. The authors used exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to investigate the factor structure of the scale. They also tested measurement invariance through configural, metric, and scalar invariance tests to examine whether differences in construct measurement exist across special and general education teachers. Results indicated that a correlated two-factor model consisting of the Value and Logistics factors was the optimal solution. The latent mean difference testing showed that the two factors were similar across the two groups of teachers. The 26-item DASI scale provides administrators with a valid and reliable measure to quantify the support received by teachers and proactively implement changes to foster a supportive school environment, increase teachers’ job satisfaction, and reduce attrition.
Die Rolle der strukturierten Nachbesprechung und des selbstgesteuerten Lernens bei der simulations-basierten Lehre klinischer Fertigkeiten in der Nutztierreproduktionsmedizin
Authors: Schlesinger Samira L. , Heuwieser Wolfgang , Fischer-Tenhagen Carola
Published: September 2023

Zusammenfassung

Selbstgesteuertes Lernen wird mit mehreren Vorteilen bei der simulations-basierten Lehre klinischer Fertigkeiten in Verbindung gebracht und kann durch Feedback in Form einer Nachbesprechung nach der Veranstaltung ergänzt werden. In dieser Studie wurden Studierende der Veterinärmedizin im letzten Studienjahr ( n = 111) in eine von drei Gruppen eingeteilt und übten vier klinische Fertigkeiten aus dem Bereich der Nutztierreproduktionsmedizin in einem Labor für klinische Fertigkeiten (Skills Lab). Gruppe 1 absolvierte eine von einer Dozentin geleiteten Übung ( instructor, I), Gruppe 2 absolvierte eine selbstgesteuerte Übung mit Nachbesprechung ( debriefing, D), und Gruppe 3 absolvierte eine selbstgesteuerte Übung ohne Nachbesprechung (Kontrolle, C). Jede Übung umfasste zwei klinische Fertigkeiten, die als direkt patientenbezogen eingestuft wurden (Patient), und zwei klinische Fertigkeiten, die Labordiagnostik oder den Zusammenbau von Geräten beinhalteten (technisch). Die Studierenden bewerteten die Übungseinheiten anhand von Likert-Skalen. Zwei Tage nach der Übung nahmen 93 Studierende an einer Leistungskontrolle im Format objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) teil. Die Leistungen der Studierenden wurden für jede Lernstation einzeln analysiert. Der Prozentsatz der Studierenden, die die OSCE bestanden, unterschied sich bei keiner Lernstation signifikant zwischen den drei Gruppen. Während der/die Prüfende an einer Lernstation einen Einfluss auf die absoluten OSCE-Ergebnisse (in %) hatte, unterschied sich der Prozentsatz der Studierenden, die die OSCE bestanden, nicht zwischen den Prüfenden. Die Patienten-Lernstationen waren bei den Studierenden beliebter als die technischen Lernstationen, und der Prozentsatz der Studierenden, die die OSCE bestanden, war bei den Studierenden, die gerne an der jeweiligen Station übten, signifikant höher (90.9%) als bei denen, die dies nicht taten (77.8%).

This translation was provided by the authors. To view the original article visit: https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2021-0060
İnsan Hakları Açısından Çocuk Suçluluğu Üzerine Nitel Bir Araştırma
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Besime , ERKUL Hüseyin
Published: September 2023

Küresel boyutta bir sorun olan çocuk suçluluğu, ülkemizde de sosyal bir sorun olarak yer almaktadır ve topyekûn mücadele edilmesi gereken konuların başında gelmektedir. Zira çocuklar suça sürüklendiğinde başta sağlıklı, güvenli ve ahlaklı bir çevrede büyüme hakları; suça karışma sonrası ceza aldıklarında ise özgürce yaşama haklarına kadar birçok hakları ihlal edilmektedir. Bu hak ihlallerini çocukların eğitim haklarının, gelişme haklarının, korunma haklarının ve katılma haklarının da ihlal edilmesi takip etmektedir. Bu çalışma ile Türkiye’ de çocuk suçluluğu konusunda durum tespiti yapmak ve elde edilen bulguları yorumlayarak sorunları belirlemek ve bu sorunlara yönelik çözüm önerileri sunmak amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda arşiv taraması yapılarak çocuk suçluluğuna dair örnek olaylar gazete haberlerinden derlenip içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda çocuğu suça iten nedenler arasından çevresel nedenler başlığı altında yer alan aile faktörü kaynaklı suça sürüklenmenin en önemli itici neden olduğu görülmüştür. İnsan hakları bağlamında çocuk suçluluğunun değerlendirildiği çalışmada ailenin ve devletin çocuk suçluluğunun önlenmesinde rol alan en önemli aktörler olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Devlet-aile işbirliği temelinde yükselebilecek bazı ülkelerdeki çocuk suçluluğu ile ilgili uygulamalara yer verilerek suça sürüklenmelerin önlenmesine dair önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
The art of war in construction project management
Authors: Obradović Dino
Published: September 2023

The book The Art of War by Sun Tzu was primarily written as a military manual and gives instructions and advice on conducting a war and on war tactics. However, all the given instructions can be read and interpreted on multiple levels and can help in different areas of human life and work. Many of these tips can be applied at both the personal and business levels, such as in project management or for improving managerial skills in managing, leading, controlling and planning. The issue of project management of any kind, including construction projects, can be viewed in the light of what is written in The Art of War. Project management is the application of methods, skills, tools and knowledge to achieve specific project goals according to project acceptance criteria within agreed requirements. The paper will briefly present the chapters of the book and their applicability in the field of construction project management.
Designing highways for the traffic of autonomous vehicles
Authors: Čudina Ivančev Ana , Dragičević Vesna , Džambas Tamara
Published: September 2023

In the last few years, there has been an increasing amount of research dealing with the development of autonomous vehicles. The ability of autonomous vehicles to drive themselves, predict situations, communicate with surrounding vehicles and infrastructure, and interact with the environment in which they are located sets new requirements for designing road infrastructure. Gradual adaptation of the road infrastructure will largely depend on the level of development of autonomous vehicles and their share in the traffic flow. This paper presents the results of existing research related to the geometric design of highways adapted to the traffic of autonomous vehicles and provides guidelines for the implementation of further research. The main purpose of the research will be a detailed analysis of all project elements during the construction of new or reconstruction of existing highways, depending on the share of autonomous vehicles in traffic flow.
Improvement of guidelines for the design of rural roads from aspects of traffic safety
Authors: Čutura Boris , Lovrić Ivan
Published: September 2023

Improving road traffic safety, or reducing the number of accidents, especially those with serious consequences, is one of the most important activities in developed countries in the European Union. The article first describes the system of proposed road safety verification measures for Southeast Europe. Based on the experience gained in the implementation of safety audits and inspections on motorways and main roads in Bosnia and Herzegovina, recommendations for the improvement of certain stipulations of the existing Regulation on the basic conditions that public roads outside settlements and their elements must meet from the point of view of traffic safety are given. The need for a more accurate and detailed definition of elements of cross section and horizontal and vertical alignment in the design phase was particularly highlighted in order to avoid the necessary interventions to improve safety in the exploitation phase.
Coastal vulnerability and flooding of settlements due to sea level rise
Authors: Tadić Andrea , Ružić Igor , Benac Čedomir , Krvavica Nino , Jakupović Dado , Ljubičić Gorana , Petrović Vedrana
Published: September 2023

The sea level continues to rise at an accelerating pace. Events associated with extreme sea levels, which were rare in the past, will become more frequent in many places by 2050. This paper presents an analysis of coastal vulnerability to sea level rise conducted for the coast of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. The commonly used Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) was adapted for the indented Croatian coast and defined by five representative variables. The results show that only a small part of the county is vulnerable, but that the low-lying, populated areas are particularly vulnerable. Therefore, coastal flooding analyses were also made for the four most threatened settlements. A prerequisite for high-quality analyses is accurate geodetic data. In this case, the topographic data were three-dimensional point clouds. The flooding analyses show that the risk varies from place to place and that the implementation of adaptation measures requires an individual approach for each area at risk.
The influence of temperature and load duration on the behavior of laminated glass beams
Authors: Grozdanić Gabrijela , Galić Mirela
Published: September 2023

This paper presents some of the basic characteristics of laminated glass and different approaches to the design of elements made of laminated glass. First, the behavior mechanism of laminated glass elements is described in detail for the stages before breakage, during breakage, and after breakage. Also, the influence of each of the materials on a particular phase is described, as well as their peculiarities related to the type of load and other external influences. Different design approaches recommended by the regulations are described, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Further on, the focus of the work is on the elements that are loaded perpendicular to the panel plane, and static systems are analyzed in accordance with the EN 1288-3 [1] standard, which describes the procedure for testing glass elements for static loading by four-point bending. In the analysis, the elements are exposed to different load durations as well as different atmospheric temperatures. The results of the analysis confirm the significant influence of temperature and load duration on the load capacity of glass laminated elements.
Machine learning and remote sensing for road mapping in Split-Dalmatia County
Authors: Knežić Buhovac Selena , Šerić Ljiljana , Ivanda Antonia
Published: September 2023

This research paper presents a methodology for thematic mapping of roads in Split-Dalmatia County. To achieve the goal, a satellite image of a scene in Split-Dalmatia County from the Sentinel-2 satellite and road position data from the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project were used. Considering that the data from the OSM project is unofficial and can be an unreliable data source, this research focuses on modeling, mapping, and evaluating the success of road predictions using machine learning algorithms. Evaluation measures have shown that roads can be identified from satellite data using non-linear machine learning models. Since this paper provides a foundation using single-pixel features, further research can explore the application of advanced algorithms that take into account neighboring pixels and their context to achieve even greater mapping accuracy.
PENGARUH LATIHAN PLYOMATRICK TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN TENDANGAN SABIT PENCAK SILAT PADA PERGURUAN PENCAK SILAT PSHT SUKAKARYA
Authors: Pratama Muhammad Ade , Supriyadi Muhammad , Salman Erick
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh latihan plyometrick terhadap peningkatan keterampilan tendangan sabit pencak silat di Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pencak silat PSHT Sukakarya.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental dengan rancangan control group pretest-posttest dengan variabel bebas senam plyometrick. Variabel terikat adalah keterampilan menendang sabit dan sampelnya adalah Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate di Sukakraya Musi Rawas yang dipilih secara sampling.Penentuan kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling sampling dengan sistem ordinal pairing. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes. Pada setiap kelompok dilakukan tes diawal sebelum perlakuan dan diakhir setelah diberikan perlakuan. Perlakuan pada kelompok eksperimen berupa latihan plyometrick. Setelah diberikan perlakuan selama 6 minggu dengan frekuensi latihan sebanyak 3 kali dalam seminggu. Hasil: Pada uji signifikansi perbedaan dengan SPSS 16 didapatkan bahwa Mean = 1,33 menunjukkan perbedaan antara pre test dan post test. Hasil t-hitung = -9,6, df = 18 dan p-value = 0,00 <0,05 yang berarti terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan pelatihan Plyometrick terhadap peningkatan keterampilan tendangan sabit pencak silat. Di Sekolah Pencak Silat Terate Hati Yang Setia (PSHT) Sukakarya.
SISTEM REKOMENDASI PERJALANAN WISATA BERBASIS EXPERT SYSTEM DAN ALGORITMA GENETIKA
Authors: Suputra I Putu Gede Hendra , Putri Luh Arida Ayu Rahning
Published: September 2023

The development of tourism cannot be separated from the use of E-Tourism technology as a medium for disseminating and promoting tourism information through the media of certain sites. The existence of these sites is still considered static and simple. Site providers are considered not prioritizing responsiveness and interactivity to users. Users need a system that is able to respond and iteratively is able to provide recommendations for the needs of tourists personally. The problem of responsive and interactive concepts on tourist sites has been tried to solve previously through several previous studies. These studies have given good results. However, the implementation of the previous methods is seen as still having weaknesses. For example, it has not been able to meet the personal aspects of the specific tourist needs. considering that each tourist has different characteristics. Seeing these problems, the researchers developed a system that is able to provide a travel recommendation by combining the Genetic algorithm and the Rule Base Expert System (RBES). Users are given a recommended travel route based on the location and time that is suitable by the Genetic algorithm. Furthermore, RBES is tasked with perfecting the results of these recommendations by adjusting them to tourist characteristics. The results of the combination of the two methods show that the improvement of the route and travel time can be improved personally by RBES in accordance with the characteristics of tourists.

Keywords: E-Tourism, Genetika, Rule Base Expert System, Recommendation System
Humanitarian technologies of trust
Authors: Billaud Julie
Published: September 2023

What is trust, and how is it established in humanitarian operations? Why do humanitarians consider trust a vital resource in their work? Building on the International Committee of the Red Cross’ response to urban violence and the anthropological literature that conceives trust both as a modern social virtue and a technology of power, I examine the ways in which trust is enacted and practiced in humanitarian settings. While the organisation's legalistic logic has traditionally led to a conceptualisation of trust as the end result of a ‘moral contract’ rooted in the Geneva Conventions and operationalised through ‘confidential dialogue’ and face-to-face interactions, more recent concerns for accountability have surprisingly led to the establishment of technocratic procedures where trustworthiness is achieved through the emptying out of social relations.
Generation Enraged
Authors: Peretz Dekel
Published: September 2023

How does the increasing diversification of both the Jewish and general population in Germany influence Jewish self-positioning in German society? It seems that especially young Jews no longer perceive themselves in a binary relationship to the majority society alone, but as part of a heterogeneous, post-migrant society. The journal Jalta – Positionen zur jüdischen Gegenwart [Yalta – Positions on the Jewish Present], published between 2017 and 2020, served as an important mouthpiece for the young generation's rage and desires. This study identifies and expounds upon three sets of relationships within German society that Jalta wishes to redefine: relationships within Jewish communities, relationships between Jews and the majority society, and relationships of Jews to other minorities.
Jewish Diversity in Israel
Authors: Rebhun Uzi
Published: September 2023

This article explores complementary dimensions of Jewish diversity in Israel. In the past two decades Jews have evolved in polarising directions: whereas the fringes of ultra-Orthodox and the secular widened, the traditional middle narrowed. Within each sector, religious identification across an individual's life cycle is dynamic, with the ultra-Orthodox and religious bolstering their religiosity and the secular and traditional moving away from any religious patterns. Alongside some significant differences among the religious sectors in attitudes and behaviours, such as the importance of being Jewish or the observance of ongoing rituals, there are broad consensuses on matters of belonging to the Jewish people, the importance of remembering the Holocaust, and the celebration of the major Jewish holidays. Still, Israeli society sees disagreements over values and institutions that the state should maintain, and over tension between Judaism and democracy. The discussion assesses differences in religious identity between Israel and Europe and the implications of this for European Jewry.
ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF UKRAINIAN ELECTRICAL POWER INDUSTRY
Authors:   KROK University, Tkach Dmytro
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes the current state and prospects for further development of competitive advantages of the Ukrainian electrical power industry. The historical way of development of competition in the electrical power sphere of economics of Ukraine is provided, as this branch gradually, together with realization of market reforms in the state, turned from state monopoly into competition of big economic associations, complexes, companies. The purpose of the article is to reveal the main factors and trends that affect the current state and prospects for further development of competitive advantages of the Ukrainian power industry. The domestic electricity market of Ukraine consists of generating companies which include APS, TPP, CHPP, HPP, RES, as well as electricity distribution companies (oblenergo) and electricity networks. All these types of electricity producers, with the exception of nuclear power plants, have private capital, resulting in competition. The same happens with regional electrical power and electricity networks. The legislative principles of the state policy on the electricity market are analyzed. It is emphasized that there is almost no competition in nuclear energy. Here the state owns 100% of the property, namely in the state enterprise NNEGC Energoatom. The only sphere with competition is the purchase of nuclear fuel. Until recently, there was a monopolist - Russia. At the end of September 2020, the American-Japanese nuclear fuel producer Westinghouse and the Ukrainian NNEGC Energoatom signed an agreement that envisaged the supply of fuel elements of Western production. As a result, according to the financial plan in 2020, the state-owned enterprise NNEGC instead of the planned income in the amount of UAH 1.6 billion received less. Attention is drawn to the fact that according to the Law "On the Electricity Market", from July 1, 2019, the market that is unhindered in terms of competition should start operating for all generating companies without exception. At the same time, state intervention in Energoatom's activities led to the company's net losses in 2019 amounting to UAH 4.8 billion. Next, the situation that has developed on the market of thermal power is analyzed. Here the monopolist is the “Donbass Fuel and Energy Company Energo”, which generates a quarter of Ukraine's electricity from the state-owned “Centerenergo”, which is controlled by the state. Public Joint Stock Company Donbasenergo is also represented at this market. However, the reasons that caused a significant crisis in the market of thermal power generation due to competition are investigated. The competition in hydropower, at the enterprises of renewable energy sources, regional power and electricity networks is investigated.
Sonorous plunge of serum magnesium levels among pre-diabetic and diabetic cats
Authors: URAL Kerem , ERDOĞAN Songül , ERDOĞAN Hasan
Published: September 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a frequently occurring endocrine disorder in felines, and the impact of magnesium deficiency on the incidence of diabetes and related complications has garnered significant interest in the realm of human research. Our objective was to investigate the levels of magnesium present in the serum of cats with pre-diabetes and diabetes. Although magnesium levels in pre-diabetic and healthy cats did not exhibit a significant statistical difference, a notable contrast was evident in diabetic cats in this study. Specifically, diabetic cats exhibited considerably lower magnesium levels in comparison to non-diabetic felines. In conclusion it should not be unwise to draw preliminary conclusion that magnesium levels should have helped better understanding molecular insight and consequences in both pre-diabetic and diabetic cats. If necessary, as evidenced by hypomagnesemia also at this study, dietary supplementation should be considered.
Hybrid deep learning model for flood frequency assessment and flood forecasting
Authors: Pandey Rajendra P. , Desai Meena , Panwar Rajnesh
Published: September 2023

The most common and persistent natural hazard to people across the globe is flooding. The frequency of floods in a given place is defined as the likelihood and intensity of floods occurring there within a certain period. Examining historical flood data and using techniques are often used to determine the likelihood that a flood of a certain size would occur in a specific location. The method of flood prediction involves making forecasts on the frequency and severity of flooding. It may be influenced by a number of factors, including the topography, river flow, soil moisture content, and the period of rainfall. In this research, we provide a novel Cat Swarm Optimized Spatial Adversarial Network (CSO-SAN) technique for predicting and assessing flood frequency. This technique simulates the yearly greatest flow at the river Mahanadi measurement sites at Andhiyarkore, Bamanidhi, Baronda, and Kurubhatta over 60 years. The CSO-SAN model is adapted for the flood forecasting component to predict the frequency and size of future floods. The model incorporates real-time data from various sources, such as meteorological predictions and information on river flow, to anticipate the probability and severity of upcoming floods. Compared to other conventional statistical techniques and forecasting models, the CSO-SAN model outperformed them in tests conducted on the Mahanadi river basins. The model offers a viable method for improving the precision of flood frequency evaluation and flood forecasting, with significant advantages for managing and reducing flood risk.
Roles of customer and employee satisfaction on corporate performance: An empirical investigation
Authors: Rastogi Mohit , Nanda Satyajeet , Kumar Vinod
Published: September 2023

Employee satisfaction must be improved since it is essential to any organization's ability to succeed financially. This research aims to investigate the link between customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction as well as how each affects organizational success. The impact of several organizational elements on employee satisfaction is examined in this research. In this cohort study, qualitative research techniques were used. A self-administrated questionnaire with multiple choice and release ruined questions were used to gather the data. The results of the principal component analysis (PCA) based on the correlation matrix showed that among the cohorts examined, where consumers had also indicated satisfaction with the current services, there was a high level of employee (hotel staff) satisfaction. Customers' comfort and subsequent satisfaction have mostly been influenced by ambient cleanliness, wholesome meals, and hotel services. From the viewpoint of the workers, a positive work environment combined with rewards like pay and regular training motivated the staff to work devotedly to improve the organization, which is reflected in the customers' satisfaction levels. Our research supports the existence of an indirect relationship mediated by customers between organizational performance and employee happiness. In conclusion, it is plausible to assume that awareness of employee roles is crucial since it seems to be a crucial component of the success of contemporary organizations.
Assessing the interaction between internal control and financial management in local government
Authors: Chawla Chanchal , R. Shalini , Singh Ranjana
Published: September 2023

A well-designed internal control (IC) system should reveal how well the government manages its finances and how effectively they employ its resources. This study studied the interaction between the local government's effectiveness in IC and its financial management. Some issues with IC practice include insufficient accountability, when everyday interactions are not reported for, and inefficient mechanisms are taken into action to catch perpetrators who interfere with the money. The method used in the study depends on a survey research strategy. The research's statistical data were gathered by distributing 250 questionnaires to employees of the ten (10) local governments that were taken into consideration. Selective sampling was used to choose these respondents, and regression analysis was used to examine the questionnaire's results. The analysis's findings demonstrate that IC and financial management are significantly correlated, with a . Because of this conclusion, the research recommends that the management of local governments develop more robust ways for internal control. These approaches will ensure that IC is practical and efficient, allowing for the successful management of financial problems.
Fintech innovations in E-payments: Privacy and security in cybercrime threats
Authors: Ramesh K. P. , Amudha R. , Prasob K. , Kanna K. S.
Published: September 2023

The digitalization challenges in the e-commerce world provide ample opportunities and advantages for the corporates, financial institutions and the consumers but also have posed several threats in the form of financial thefts and cyber frauds. The Fintech innovations have brought in effective solutions for many fraud detections and poised to have a controlled safety and security systems in handling the financial and other commercial transactions, most specifically in the fund transfers and other payment processes in the Electronic Payments Systems (EPS) in the current era. Absence of security culture is vulnerable to incur heavy and unaffordable costs to the service provider’s organization pertaining to financial frauds, cybercrime threats, identity larceny, illegal procedures, loss of consumer confidence, etc. Hence, in today’s robust e-commerce scenario the vitality of Fintech Innovative solutions, Security enabled systems, ensuring Safety and Privacy of Information of the customers are of prominence. This research study analyses the Fintech Innovative solutions, on the security, safety and privacy of customer’s information on effective Electronic Payment Systems (EPS) and the legal safety assurance on cybercrimes.