bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
English Translations of Chinese Pharmaceutical Company Profiles from the Perspective of Functionalist Approach
Authors: Zhou Liangxun
Published: August 2024

This study aims to compare and analyze English pharmaceutical company profiles (EPCP) and Chinese pharmaceutical company profiles (CPCP) from the perspective of a functionalist approach with the guideline of translation-oriented text analysis. A corpus will be used in the research. There are various differences in intratextual elements between the two profiles. From the corpus data, explicitly appellative functions are characterized by the high-frequency words in English whereas Chinese pharmaceutical company profiles weigh heavily in informative functions to sustain the authority. On sentence structure, it is observed that there are wide varieties of imperative sentences in native profiles whereas declarative sentences are in Chinese profiles. Another strategy for text functions in the native profile is the use of block language. In English profiles, rhetoric plays an important role in appealing; rhetorical person pronouns, metaphors, alliteration, repetition, and parallelism are common devices used to draw empathy for the company or products, and can also stir motivation for purchase action. Results would serve to formulate a model for English translations of Chinese pharmaceutical company profiles.
Effect of rock and liner properties, and environmental conditions on thin spray-on liner shear bond
Authors: Jjuuko Samuel , Kalumba Denis
Published: August 2024

Thin spray-on liners (TSLs) are a promising rock support method due to their ease of application and versatility. However, their effectiveness relies on experience and lacks a complete scientific understanding. To bridge some of the knowledge gaps existing in support mechanisms, this study investigated the effect of different parameters on the shearbond strength of TSLs as a surface support in underground excavations. The parameters included liner thickness, curing period, material type and surface cleanliness. A polymer based cementitious TSL was utilized while the material type included quartz and sandstone rocks and 30 MPa concrete. Liner thicknesses included 16.2 mm, 20.2 mm, 24.2 mm, 28.2 mm, and 32.2 mm while curing periods were 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days. It was observed that the TSL shear-bond strength varied with different materials. Quartz with the lowest porosity had the lowermost shear-bond strength at all liner thicknesses and curing periods. The shear-bond strength improved with liner thickness up to 24.2 mm and then decreased up to 32.2 mm due to the optimum thickness effect. It also increased with curing period. Oil reduced the shear-bond strength for all the material types at all liner thicknesses and curing periods.
INKLUSIVITAS MASYARAKAT ISLAM PEGAYAMAN MELALUI SISTEM PENAMAAN DIRI
Authors: Budarsa Gede , Ginting Jonson Handrian
Published: August 2024

A name is a marker of a person's self in a social system. The Pegayaman Islamic Community is one of the Islamic communities in Bali. This Islamic society has integrated various elements of Balinese Hindu culture, including in its self-naming system. They use the naming patterns of the Balinese Hindu community. This research explores the naming patterns of the Pegayaman Islamic community which originates from the Balinese Hindu tradition. By using qualitative methods such as interviews, observations and literature studies, this research reveals that the naming system of the Pegayaman people uses birth order and gender like the Balinese Hindus. Typical Balinese names include Wayan for the first child, Nengah for the second child, Nyoman for the third child and Ketut for the fourth child. This name was then combined with an Islamic name. The naming pattern according to birth order resulted in the names Wayan Hasyim, Nengah Zakaria, Nyoman Imamulhayi and Ketut Muhammad. Names according to gender use the name Siti for women and Muhammad for men. This integration of Balinese culture reflects the inclusive attitude of the Pegayaman Islamic community in responding to conditions in Bali, fostering an attitude of tolerance and mitigating tendencies towards religious fundamentalism and radicalism.
INOVASI PELAYANAN PUBLIK: ANALISIS BIBLIOMETRIK TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN DAN TREN PENELITIAN
Authors: Monica Reza , Permatasari Indah , Lionardo Andries , Budiyanto M. Nur
Published: August 2024

This research presents a bibliometric analysis of the development and collaboration in public service innovation research from 2014 to 2023. Data were obtained from the Scopus database using the keyword "Public Services Innovation." The results indicate a significant increase in the number of articles discussing public service innovation each year, with articles being the dominant document type. The study also identifies leading authors in the field, with Gallouj and Djellal leading in both the number of studies and citations received. Co-authorship network analysis reveals two clusters of authors showing close collaboration in public service innovation research. Furthermore, visualization of inter-country networks highlights patterns of cross-border collaboration, with some countries tending to collaborate more closely in this research. Keyword clustering provides insights into themes and trends in research, focusing on information technology, innovation management, service design, and public sector collaboration. Overlay and density visualization analyses deepen the understanding of the relationships between themes and the evolution of research over time. Recommendations include promoting cross-border collaboration, focusing on innovation management and leadership, and researching technology to enhance public services. Further research is expected to identify current research trends and areas for expansion.
KEARIFAN LOKAL LEI MASELEN SEBAGAI MITIGASI SOSIAL DAN PENYAKIT DI NEGERI LAIMU
Authors: Almaskaty Saiful Ali , Huliselan Mus , Watloly Aholiab , Leiwakabessy Jeffry EM
Published: August 2024

The aim of the research is to strengthen the Laimu community's strategy in maintaining the local wisdom of Lei Maselen so that it does not become extinct due to developments over time. This research specifically also aims to be a mitigation strategy for social problems and diseases in Laimu Village, Telutih sub-district, Central Maluku district. Linguistically, Lei means to drive away, while Maselen means disease, so in case of its  terms, Lei Maselen is a ritual of expulsion or an effort to mitigate disease outbreaks. This tradition is the community's effort to maintain the continuity of life, while maintaining the relationship with the creator. The local wisdom of the Laimu people has been going on for hundreds of years, and the process of inheritance takes place orally. To obtain accurate and valid data, researchers used qualitative research with a field-study projects. Data obtained at the research location was gained through four strategies, such as involving the author in community social activities, conducting structured interviews with the community, main informants and supporters, carrying out field notes to anticipate data not being recorded, and carrying out documentation. After the data was collected, the researcher carried out analysis using qualitative data analysis procedures. Including data reduction, presenting data, interpreting data, and drawing conclusions.
Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam Pengembangan Karir Guru-Guru Muda di SDN 28 Cakranegara
Authors: Dewi Mega Purnami , Riani S Ni Wayan Lila , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: August 2024

Pengembangan karir merupakan rangkaian proses yang melibatkan eksplorasi minat, penilaian keterampilan, pengembangan tujuan karir, dan pengambilan keputusan untuk mencapai kepuasan dan sukses dalam karir. Oleh sebab itu, perlu adanya strategi yang tepat dalam mengembangkan karir terutama bagi guru terutama guru muda. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kendala-kendala apa saja yang dihadapi oleh guru-guru dan juga mengetahui strategi kepala sekolah dalam pengembangan karir guru-guru muda di SDN 28 Cakranegara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ada beberapa kendala yang dialami oleh guru muda seperti kurangnya kesempatan dan akses, kurangnya dukungan dan bimbingan, serta tuntutan tugas yang tinggi. Oleh karena itu, kepala sekolah memiliki strategi dalam pengembangan karir guru-guru muda yaitu: program pelatihan dan workshop, pendampingan dan mentorship, serta pendidikan lanjutan. Dengan menerapkan strategi tersebut guru-guru muda di SDN 28 Cakranegara diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi yang maksimal dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan.
Improving Junior High School Students' Response and Science Learning Outcomes in Special Sports Class Through Animated Learning Media
Authors: Elbadiansyah  , Masyni  , Maulana Achmad
Published: August 2024

This research aims to improve student responsiveness and science learning outcomes in special sports classes by using animated learning media. Through this research, it is hoped that student responses during teaching and learning activities will increase and science learning activities will become enjoyable so that ultimately, they can improve science learning outcomes. This research is a three-cycle Classroom Action Research. Each cycle consists of four stages. The research subjects were 36 class VIII students (special sports class) at one of the state junior high schools in Samarinda. The research instruments used were student responsiveness observation sheets during teaching and learning activities, learning activity observation sheets, and learning outcomes instruments (post-test questions). The resulting data is then analyzed for the average value. In the first cycle learning outcomes reached 42% and student responsiveness to teacher activities in teaching and learning was only 56% (less). In cycle 2 learning outcomes reached 72% and student responsiveness to teacher activities in teaching and learning increased to 68%. In cycle 3 the science learning results for the special sports class finally reached classical completeness of 88% and responsiveness to teacher activities in teaching and learning reached 93% (exceeding the classical completeness standard). The results of this research show that animated learning media can improve responsiveness and science learning outcomes in special sports classes.
Most of the Long-Term Solar Radiation Forcing on the Climate Is Due to the Strong Feedback Mechanisms
Authors: Abdussamatov Habibullo I.
Published: August 2024

The main interactions of the Total Solar Irradiance (TSI) variations with the climatic system are considered. This research introduced new physically based indexes for 11-year cycles: the integral relative energetic power of the cycles solar activity (SA) and TSI, as well as the cycle-weighted mean value both of the TSI and sunspot number. The observed cycle-average TSI value in cycles XXII–XXIV has decreased by more than 0.5 W/m2, indicating its quasi-bicentennial decline. The onset of the Maunder-type Grand minimum phase of the SA and TSI of the quasi-bicentennial cycle (BCC) is expected in the 27th or 28th 11-year cycle in 2042 or 2053. The Earth's thermal inertia will cause a temperature reduction of around 0.25 K due to the deficit in TSI during the declining phase of the bicentennial cycle due to its negative impact on Earth's energy imbalance. As a result, the Bond's albedo will increase, and the abundance of atmospheric water vapor and carbon dioxide will decrease as a response to a direct solar forcing. BCC feedback mechanisms will also continue operating during both its minimum and maximum phases. The feedback mechanisms will continue further in short periods (about 30 years) at the beginning of BCC's growth and decline phases. These long-term self-reinforcing feedback effects will act as a response to the TSI, forcing in such a way as to trigger a strong amplification of the initial direct input to the corresponding temperature changes. They will lead to a significant increasing cooling in 2070 or 2080. Variations of the galactic cosmic rays and cloud cover practically do not affect the climate. The quasi-bicentennial cyclicity of the TSI also provides simultaneous climate variations on all Solar system planets.
A late diagnosis of Systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosed as rheumatism: A case series from Tumbi Regional Referral hospital in Pwani, Tanzania
Authors: Adam Miraj Gembe  , Erhad David Bilaro
Published: August 2024

Systemic lupus erythromatosus may not be as uncommon as it has been published in Sub-Saharan Africa. This case series represents a few cases among many that may be diagnosed late hence undesirable outcomes. Thus, this series calls upon a high index of suspiciousness among attending clinicians. Nevertheless, modalities of diagnosis in particular laboratory testing should be made available at a region hospital level to shorten delays of diagnosing such cases.
Technological trends in 5G networks for IoT-enabled smart healthcare: A review
Authors: Khandoker Hoque  , Md Boktiar Hossain  , Anhar Sami  , Denesh Das  , Abdul Kadir  , Mohammad Atikur Rahman
Published: August 2024

Smart healthcare is in the process of quick evolution from the traditional focused approach towards the specialist and the hospital to a patient-centric model. The following technological advancements have boosted this quick revolution of healthcare vertical. Presently, 4G as well as other communication standards like WLAN are applied in healthcare to offer smart healthcare services and solutions. The considers apply for the advancement of further smart healthcare services in the future. It is for this reason that as the healthcare industry expands, several applications are anticipated to generate a huge volume of data in various forms and sizes. Thus, the enormous and varying data requires a special approach towards the end-to-end delay, bandwidth, latency and other factors. Thus, it becomes highly challenging for current technologies in communication to effectively support complex and sensitive health care applications in the future. Thus, these 5G networks are being planned and implemented to address the multifaceted requirements of the healthcare applications for IoT. 5G assisted smart healthcare networks consist of IoT devices which need better network performance and extended cellular connections. There are issues with existing connectivity solutions namely how many IoT devices can be connected, achieving global standardization, optimizing for low power budgets, how many devices to fit into a given area and secure communication. This paper aims to provide an elaborate review of the smart healthcare solutions in IoT assisted by the 5G technology.
Hubungan Pemahaman Lansia Terhadap Resiko Jatuh
Authors: Sitimuawanah  , Ismaningsih  , Nova Relida Samosir  , May Valzon
Published: August 2024

The Falls in the elderly are a major cause of illness and death worldwide. Falls are associated with risk factors. Worldwide, the proportion of people aged 60 years was 14% in 2013 and is expected to increase to 19% in 2050. This quantitative descriptive study aims to understand the risk factors associated with falls in the elderly at Integrated Healthcare Center (Posyandu) Kasih Ibu located on Jl. Singgalang Satu, RT 1, RW 07, East Tangkerang Village, Pekanbaru, Riau Province. This research used a cross-sectional survey method involving 100 elderly people at Integrated Healthcare Center (posyandu), a sample of 45 people with 15 men and 30 women, selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire adopted from the Outcome Measure Toolkit for Geriatric Fall/Balance Assessment, administered before and after the fall risk and prevention webinar. The results showed that the average age of participants was 60.71 years with a standard deviation of 9.99. The majority were women, reflecting the higher prevalence of falls among women due to physiological differences. Health parameters such as maximum systolic 192 mmHg, and maximum diastolic blood pressure 130 mmHg and maximum blood glucose 371 mg/dL levels were analyzed showing a significant data influence on the risk of falls. The pre-webinar questionnaire indicated a general lack of knowledge about fall risks and prevention. Post-webinar analysis which was carried out twice and then processed using the Wilcoxon test showed a significant increase in understanding the risk of falls, with the average score increasing from 2.27 ± 0.97 to 4.27 ± 0.96 (P = 0.000). This shows that educational webinars can effectively increase older people's knowledge about the risk of falls and prevention strategies. These findings are in line with previous research highlighting the importance of continuing health education in reducing the incidence of falls and improving the quality of life of older adults.
The Role Of The Religion Affairs Institution In Reducting Divorces In Tebet District
Authors: Naura az Zahra Alyssa Naura az Zahra , Wahyunengsih Wahyunengsih
Published: August 2024

This research aims to determine the importance of the pre-marriage program at the Religion Affairs Institution in Tebet District. To find out the factors that cause divorce in Tebet District and how to control it. Want to know how much the pre-marriage program influence in decline the divorce rate and what circumstates are taught in the pre-marriage guidance program. The result of this research indicate a decline of divorce rate in Tebet through the urgency of the pre-marriage program. Where the result from the writer’s interview show that the program implemented in the pre-marriage guidance are the resilt from direct local Religious Affairs Institution arrangement. This indicates that the analysis carried out by the Tebet Religion Affairs Institution resulted in a more relevant and effective pre-marriage guidance program in reducing divorce rate.
Konseling Pra-Nikah bagi Calon Pengantin Wali ‘Adhal (Studi Kasus Kantor Urusan Agama Kecamatan Bajubang Kabupaten Batanghari)
Authors: Hariadi Muhamad , Yunus Abdullah , Madyan Madyan
Published: August 2024

BP4 (Marriage Advisory, Development and Preservation Agency) carries no small task and has big challenges regarding growing family problems, requiring human resources related to mediation, advocacy and marriage consultants. This aims to improve organizational services that are responsive to all marriage and family issues that arise in society, including prospective bridal couples who are not approved by one of their parents. To review this phenomenon, the researcher used a qualitative approach using data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. The research results showed that: (1) The role of BP4 (Marriage Advisory, Development and Preservation Agency) officers in providing pre-marital counseling guidance to the prospective bride and groom 'adhal in the KUA Bajubang District, Batanghati Regency is to carry out a pre-marital guidance training program for caten which includes eight materials, namely: marriage, munakahat, the science of the soul of marriage, human life, marriage and household problems, monotheism, ubudiyah, and how to reach my home, my heaven. (2) Factors inhibiting potential guardian 'adhal brides in counseling guidance by BP4 (Marriage Advisory, Development and Preservation Agency) officers at the KUA, Bajubang District, Batanghari Regency, include: the lack of accurate data regarding marriage, divorce and the factors causing it so that BP4 difficulties in finding effective ways to provide guidance and counseling, as well as resistance from adhal guardians. (3) The effectiveness of implementing pre-marital counseling guidance for prospective brides and grooms 'adhal guardians by BP4 (Marriage Advisory, Development and Preservation Agency) officers at the KUA Bajubang District, Batanghari Regency is quite optimal. This is indicated by data on the minimal number of divorce/talak cases in the Bahubang area, Batanghari Regency when compared to other districts.
Bahan Ajar Pembelajaran Seni Drama dan Tari Sekolah Dasar Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Kabupaten Trenggalek
Authors: Yudha Julistiyana Maria Ulfa
Published: August 2024

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Pembelajaran Seni Drama Dan Tari Sekolah Dasar Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Kabupaten Trenggalek, memiliki manfaat untuk mendokumentasikan karya-karya hasil proses mata kuliah. Keistimewaan lain bahan ajar ini terdapat video karya tari bersumber dari kearifan local Kabupaten Trenggalek. Tujuan pengembangan bahan ajar ini digunakan sebagai pegangan mahasiswa PGSD di Angkatan berikutnya untuk pendukung proses pembelajaran Mata Kuliah Pembelajaran Seni Drama dan Tari Sekolah Dasar. Proses pelaksanaan penelitian ini hanya dilakukan tiga tahap, yakni: 1) studi pendahuluan dan pengumpulan data/informasi, 2) membuat perencanaan dan mengembangkan draf awal, 3) uji validasi/review oleh validator dan penyempunaan produk. Hal tersebut dikarenakan keterbatasan Peneliti. Hasil review validator Bahasa terhadap draf Buku Bahan Ajar Mata Kuliah Pembelajaran Seni Drama dan Tari Sekolah Dasar mendapatkan skor 33 dengan hasil prosentase sebesar 82,5 %. Sedangkan hasil review dari validator materi mendapatkan skor 36 dengan hasil prosentase 90 %. Maka validasi dari kedua aspek tersebut memiliki prosentase total hasil skor yaitu 82,25 %. Sehingga draf Bahan Ajar berbentuk buku tersebut dapat dinyatakan valid dalam unsur kelayakan baik dari bahasa maupun materi. Kedepannya diharapkan ada edisi lanjutan untuk memperkaya hasil pengkaryaan pada proses Pembelajaran Seni Drama dan Tari Sekolah Dasar Berbasis Kearifan lokal lainnya
Substitusi dalam Novel Kembara Rindu Karya Habiburrahman El Shirazy dan Implikasinya terhadap Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Darni Darni , Hilaliyah Hilda , Agustin Yulia
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menginterpretasikan adanya penggunaan substitusi dalam novel Kembara Rindu karya Habiburrahman El Shirazy. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskrptif kualitatif dengan teknik analisis isi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penggunaan substitusi dengan jumlah 84 temuan yang terdiri atas substitusi nominal 60 temuan atau 71%, substitusi verbal 8 temuan atau 10%, dan substitusi klausal 16 temuan atau 19%. Penggunaan substitusi dalam sebuah wacana novel sangat diperlukan karena dengan adanya penggantian suatu unsur dengan unsur yang lain dapat memperkuat dan memperjelas makna, selain itu dengan menghadirkan unsur-unsur yang bervariasi dapat menghilangkan kemonotonan dalam wacana novel.

 
Personal Branding Anies Baswedan Calon Presiden Indonesia 2024 Melalui Media Sosial Instagram
Authors: Hidayati Atiek Nur
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis personal branding Anies Baswedan, calon Presiden Republik Indonesia tahun 2024, melalui akun Instagramnya. Kampanye politik saat ini tidak hanya bergantung pada pertemuan tatap muka, tetapi juga memanfaatkan media sosial, khususnya Instagram. Dalam penelitian ini, akun Instagram Anies akan dianalisis dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan menggunakan teori personal branding Peter Montoya yang terdiri dari delapan konsep utama. Konsep-konsep ini dianggap sebagai strategi untuk menciptakan citra positif di mata masyarakat. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa akun Instagram Anies Baswedan menerapkan konsep utama personal branding dengan baik. Dalam unggahannya, terdapat konsistensi dan kejelasan dalam menyampaikan pesan. Anies Baswedan menunjukkan kesiapannya dalam membangun citra yang baik melalui penerapan konsep-konsep personal branding. Penggunaan Instagram sebagai alat untuk mengkomunikasikan pesan-pesan tersebut dapat dianggap sebagai strategi yang efektif, mengingat tingginya penggunaan media sosial dalam ranah politik modern. Personal branding Anies Baswedan di Instagram tidak hanya sekedar upaya untuk menciptakan citra positif, tetapi juga merupakan strategi yang dapat mendukung perolehan dukungan pemilih pada Pemilu 2024. Pendekatan ini mencerminkan transformasi kampanye politik ke era digital, di mana kehadiran dan citra kandidat dapat dipengaruhi secara signifikan oleh media sosial.
Prospects for recycling of plastics in textile and light industry
Authors: Getmantseva Varvara ,   A. N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technologies. Design. Art), Guseva Marina
Published: August 2024

В статье рассмотрено актуальное направление развития в производстве и дизайне одежды — переработка бывших в употреблении вещей в новые текстильные материалы. Проанализирован зарубежный и отечественный опыт ресайклинга синтетического текстиля и пластикового мусора в новую, обладающую повышенными эргономическими и эстетическими характеристиками, швейную продукцию для различных целевых потребительских групп. Перспективность рассматриваемой технологии заключается в ответственном подходе проектировщика к задаче снижения уровня загрязнения окружающей среды посредством переработки скапливающихся на планете отходов.
Development of a Location-Based Augmented Reality Application for Navigation
Authors: Putra, M.Kom Edson Yahuda , Wahyudi Andria , Nabut Privan , Pelle Aaron
Published: August 2024

Universitas Klabat (UNKLAB) is one of the private higher education institutions directly affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA), located in North Minahasa, North Sulawesi. UNKLAB has approximately 3,500 students and boasts many buildings and facilities, including lecture halls, dormitories, sports fields, and more. Given the vast campus and numerous buildings, navigation is essential to help individuals find their way to specific buildings or locations. With the advancement of technology, the author identified an opportunity to implement Augmented Reality (AR) technology as a navigation aid at Universitas Klabat, utilizing iOS as the chosen platform. In this application, users can search for various locations, such as buildings, facilities, or faculty residences. The Research and Design (R&D) method was employed for this study, wherein the researcher conducted investigations and subsequently developed this application. During the application's development, one of the models within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), namely the Prototyping model, was utilized. The researcher successfully created a location-based Augmented Reality application for navigating UNKLAB's campus, and it functions effectively on iOS mobile devices.
Designing User Interface (UI) And User Experience (UX) of a Sport Space Rental Application using Design Thinking Method
Authors: Maringka Raissa , Lumingkewas Cherry
Published: August 2024

This study aims to enhance the design and streamline the process of renting sports facilities through the development of a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) for a sport space rental application. Utilizing the Design Thinking method, the research addresses inefficiencies in the current manual booking process and proposes innovative solutions, including search features, user reviews, availability notifications, and direct booking options. The state of the art in this study is represented by the application of user-centric design principles and iterative prototyping to meet the evolving needs of sports enthusiasts. Usability testing, conducted through detailed task scenarios on the MAZE platform, yielded positive results, with an average completion rate of 80% and insights into areas for improvement. The findings suggest that the proposed UI/UX design significantly enhances the efficiency and user experience of renting sports facilities, providing a more convenient and engaging platform for users.
A Decision-Making Framework for the Development of Molten-Salt Reactors: Prioritizing Environmental and Technological Factors
Authors: Yüksel Serhat ,   The School of Business, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey, Dinçer Hasan ,   The School of Business, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey
Published: August 2024

The development of molten-salt reactors is of key importance for the development of countries. Although these reactors have many advantages, some issues pose a barrier to the development of these projects. In this context, it is necessary to identify the most important factors affecting the development of molten-salt reactors. This situation allows action to be taken without incurring very high costs. However, there are limited studies in the literature on determining the factors that most affect the performance of these reactors. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to determine the most significant indicators of molten-salt reactors. In this framework, the main research question is to identify which strategies should be mainly implemented for the improvements of these projects. In the first stage, important variables are determined according to literature review results. Secondly, the weights of these indicators are calculated. In this process, the DEMATEL methodology is taken into consideration. Based on the analysis results, appropriate investment strategies are identified for the improvements of these investments. It is concluded that environmental factors play the most significant issue in the improvements of the molten-salt reactors. In addition to this issue, technological factors are also important for this situation. Nevertheless, social and political factors have the lowest weights in this regard. For the development of molten-salt reactors, improvements in environmental factors must be made first. People's biggest concern about nuclear reactors is the negative effects on the environment. In this context, the radioactive wastes generated may have a negative impact on the environment. This situation negatively affects the image of the projects. In this context, it is appropriate to use thorium instead of uranium in molten-salt reactors. This significantly reduces the amount of radioactive waste generated as a result of the energy production process.
QRGB+: Advanced QR Code Generator with RGB Color Method in Python to Expand Data Capacity.
Authors: Anderson Ibar Federico
Published: August 2024

The present work entitled QRGB, consists of the development of an application in Python for the generation of QR codes using the additive color generation (RGB) method. This innovative method allows increasing the density of information stored in QR codes by using three color layers (red, green and blue), each representing a different set of data. QRGB offers an efficient and secure solution for storing and transmitting large amounts of information in limited spaces, significantly improving the capabilities of traditional black and white QR codes.By using three layers of colors, QRGB codes can store up to three times more information in the same space. This technique not only increases storage capacity but also improves information security, making it difficult to forge or manipulate the code. The overlay of multiple data layers allows redundancy to be implemented, increasing the robustness of the code against damage or reading errors.QRGBs are especially useful in applications that require the transmission of large amounts of data in limited spaces, such as in the packaging industry, digital business cards, and interactive advertising. Additionally, they have great potential in areas such as document and banknote security, where the authenticity and integrity of information are crucial.These points provide a solid foundation for understanding the innovation and advantages of colored QR codes (QRGB) compared to traditional QR codes, highlighting their applicability and potential in various sectors.This article presents a novel method for encoding and decoding information using a QRGB code, which involves the generation of three independent QR codes and their superimposition according to the additive color system (RGB). The research highlights the challenges encountered during the encoding and decoding processes due to the lack of specific libraries in Python, which required the creation of a custom solution using open source tools.The implementation takes advantage of Python and its libraries: qrcode[pil] to generate QR codes with the Pillow dependency for image manipulation, Pillow to open, manipulate and save different image formats, and opencv-python to perform tasks such as image processing and object detection. Despite facing issues with color mixing and accurate information retrieval, the proposed method demonstrates a significant increase in data density within a single QR code. Future work will focus on optimizing the algorithm and exploring potential applications in data security and high-density information storage.This Python script is designed to generate and decode QR codes with a logo overlay using a graphical user interface (GUI) built with Tkinter. The script combines several functionalities, such as creating QR codes, overlaying a logo, combining QR images of different colors, and manually decoding combined QR codes.
Simulation of a turbine flow meter with a cylindrical support fence using CFD
Authors: Abbasnia Sadegh , Abbasnia Alireza
Published: August 2024

The effects of temperature and viscosity on flowmeters under various conditions were investigated in this study using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling on a turbine flowmeter with a cylindrical fence support. For a standard flowmeter geometry, a 3D computational model was created. As a suitable starting point for additional simulations, work started with a steady-state model. These data were entered into a transient model that featured a rotor swirling region. Considering the rotor as a rigid structure that can freely rotate around its axis of rotation, a fluid-structure interaction simulation was used to automatically adjust the rotor speed based on the torque applied to the rotor by the current. As a result, the simulation's ability to accurately represent both the transient response changes and the equilibrium rotor speed with respect to flow rates is improved. To produce multiples, a parametric analysis was carried out with these models.
The Bayesian iterated learning model
Authors: Ferdinand Vanessa
Published: August 2024

Book chapter in The Oxford handbook of approaches to language evolution, Editors Limor Raviv and Cedric Boeckx
Interdependent minds: Quantifying the dynamics of successful social interaction
Authors: Burns Shannon M. , Tsoi Lily , Falk Emily B. , Speer Sebastian , Mwilambwe-Tshilobo Laetitia , Tamir Diana
Published: August 2024

Social interactions are a ubiquitous part of human life. They are also complex and dynamic, posing a challenge for traditional statistical methods of psychological science. Yet despite this complexity, patterns between people are structured and quantifiable. This paper provides an overview of a dynamical systems approach to the study of social interactions that enables description and quantification of interdependence between people. We also discuss key empirical findings that demonstrate how different forms of interdependence and interaction dynamics shape social outcomes. Finally, we highlight the utility of this approach for advancing theories of social behavior and practical application. By adopting this dynamical systems approach, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the patterns underlying social interactions and test hypotheses about the mechanisms driving human connection and coordination.
How schools affect equity in education: Teaching factors and extended day programs associated with average achievement and socioeconomic achievement gaps
Authors: Nachbauer Max
Published: August 2024

The current study evaluates effects of teaching factors and extended day programs regarding both average achievement and socioeconomic achievement gaps. Analyses are based on data from the National Educational Panel Study in Germany. The sample comprises 1523 students in 120 classes in 71 secondary schools. The investigation period covers fifth grade to seventh grade. The dependent variable is mathematics achievement. Data are analyzed using intercept-and-slope-as-outcome models. Analyzes on teaching factors reveal that classroom management and cognitive activation increase average achievement. Forming heterogenous groups within the classroom reduces socioeconomic achievement gaps. Analyzes on extended day programs reveal that tutoring reduces socioeconomic achievement gaps. Homework supervision reduces average achievement and increases socioeconomic achievement gaps. Enrichment programs increase socioeconomic achievement gaps. Implications for research, policy and practice are drawn.
Chemical composition of stored smoked clupeids, Ethmalosa fimbriata and Sardinella maderensis after preservative treatment with citrus essential oil
Authors: Oladosu-Ajayi R. N. ,   Department of Fisheries Technology, Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology (FCFFT),  New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria., Dienye H. E. , George F. O. A. , Alegbeleye W. O. , Olateju P. O. ,   Department of Fisheries, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.,   Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture. Abeokuta,  Ogun State, Nigeria.,   Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture. Abeokuta,  Ogun State, Nigeria.,   Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Bayero University, Kano. Kano State, Nigeria.
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to examine the preservative potentials of lemon peel oil on smoked clupeids, Ethmalosa fimbriata and Sardinella maderensis and its resultant effect on the chemical components. Two hundred samples, of which 100 each; were divided into two and a part coated with the essential oil while the other part was not (both bonga and sardine). Triplicate samples of fish were aseptically stored in cartons and evaluated weekly for their chemical components during a 12-week storage period. There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in peroxide values in preserved samples (Bonga: 3.10−8.75 meq/kg, Sardine: 3.35− 9.75 meq/kg) compared to unpreserved samples (Bonga: 2.15−5.20 meq/kg, Sardine: 2.60−0.05 meq/kg). This study provides information on how lemon essential oil can improve the shelf life and chemical composition of clupeids during storage.
RESULTS OF DETERMINING THE TECHNOLOGICAL MODE OF DRYING ALFARM AND PREPARING COMPOSITE FEED USING SOLAR COLLECTORS
Authors: Ganbat Balsan  , Mungun Jargalsaikhan  , Nyamsuren Nyam-Osor  , Battugs Sukhee
Published: August 2024

Alfalfa is known as the king of nutrition due to its digestibility, which contains all kinds of substances. One kilogram of alfalfa grass at flowering yields 0.6 kg of nutrient units and 80 g of digestible protein, and 0.9-1.0 kg of nutrient units and 160 g of protein per kilogram of grass meal. The nutritional value of nutrient-dense food directly depends on the method of its preparation. 90% of nutritional units and 80% of absorbable protein are fully utilized by preparing vitamin green fodder according to the technology. In the article, the parameters of alfalfa drying equipment, such as drying temperature, drying time, and cutting length, are studied in connection with the technology of vitamin green fodder preparation, and the mathematical model of dependence and optimal values are determined.
Design and Development of a Requirements Conformance Tool (RCT)
Authors: Seh Wali Siti Syara Aiman , Nordin Azlin
Published: August 2024

To guarantee that a quality requirement is well-defined, it should meet various criteria, including completeness and unambiguousness. When a requirement statement is manually written, the quality of the requirements could be affected because the majority of requirements engineers particularly the inexperienced ones, have not been adequately trained. If they are unable to transfer stakeholders' needs into the requirements, they may end up with problematic requirements. As a result, they may be unable to provide high-quality specification requirements as a reference throughout the software development process.  To reduce this problem, standard boilerplates' formats were established as one of the solutions. Nevertheless, requirement engineers may still require guidance in order to adopt any boilerplates that suit their needs. In this project, we seek to increase the quality of requirements by assisting requirement engineers in comprehending boilerplates. The Requirements Conformance Tool, which uses semi-automated boilerplates, was created to help requirements engineers determine whether the requirement conforms to the chosen requirements boilerplate or not. To show the use of boilerplates, the project was constructed in Java using basic Part-of-Speech (POS) tagger.
Next-Generation Hotspot (NGH): Advancing Automatic Roaming and Seamless Wi-Fi Network Logins
Authors: Senan Mahmod Attar Bashi Zainab , Basri Atikah Balqis , Senan Shayma
Published: August 2024

In an increasingly connected world, Wi-Fi hotspots play an important role in ensuring continuous and reliable internet access for users and devices. Next-Generation Hotspot (NGH) technology has been introduced to decrease the possibility of multiple authentications for users because it uses the network providers to exchange the user authentication and it will be the upgraded version of Hotspot 2.0. NGH addresses the growing challenges of Wi-Fi connectivity, such as network congestion, security vulnerabilities, and complex authentication processes. As the demand for wireless access increases, NGH uses advanced features like Passpoint standards and IEEE 802.1x protocols to offer seamless, one-time authentication across multiple networks. This article provides an overview of NGH, focusing on its ability to enhance user experience by simplifying login procedures and improving security. By investigating the limitations and reasons why this NGH technology is being used, as well as security-related topics that concern the user. It also explains the benefits of NGH, this research highlights its potential to revolutionize wireless communication, offering valuable insights for service providers and the network industry to optimize and innovate future Wi-Fi solutions.
The role of human capital, structural capital, and relational capital in higher education institutions performance
Authors: Ali Qalander Buksh , Zin Md. Lazim Mohd , Bin Ismail Saiful Azizi
Published: August 2024

Universities are the centre of knowledge generation; hence they are completely dependent on their intellectual resources. This puts Pakistan's private sector institutions in a difficult position at the moment. They lack all the intangible resources required for more efficient operation of schools; these resources often depend on intellectual capital (HC, SC, and RC), widely acknowledged as an intangible capital of higher learning. Pakistan's higher education system is ranked 150th out of 189 countries, and it lags far behind its neighbours in terms of research output. As a result, the main focus of this research will be intellectual capital as a crucial component influencing Pakistani institutions' success. The most recent assessment identified significant shortcomings in Pakistan's higher education system and offered potential remedies, including the addition of intellectual capital to improve HEI performance. The current study adopts a positivist viewpoint and a logical methodology. Primary data will be gathered using surveys, with the target demographic being directors, HoD’s, and deans of Pakistani universities.
Leadership styles, organizational conspiracy beliefs and turnover intention in private sectors employees
Authors: Qayyum Shazia , Shuqat Aqsa , Younas Faiz
Published: August 2024

The current examination is expected to investigate the relationship of Leadership styles, Organizational conspiracy belief and Turnover intention in private sectors employees. Connection research design is used in this research to find the relationship between demographic and main study variables with sample size (N=200) in private sectors employees. This study will help employee to understand the factors which lead towards organizational conspiracy belief and turnover intention. The sample was approached by applying purposive sampling strategy. Three scales i.e. Leadership styles (Ntshingila, 2017); Organizational conspiracy belief (Van Prooijen & De Vries, 2015) and Turnover intention (Cammann et al., 1979) were used for data collection for this research. The result of this research revealed that there is a significant relationship between leadership styles and turnover intention. Organizational conspiracy belief has significant relationship with turnover intention.
Pseudocapsular resection to prevent recurrence in nonfunctioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors: a retrospective, single-center study with more than 5 years of follow-up
Authors: Kinoshita Yasuyuki , Taguchi Akira , Yamasaki Fumiyuki , Tominaga Atsushi , Horie Nobutaka
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

Pseudocapsular resection is a well-recognized, useful approach to achieve endocrinological remission in functioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs). However, its advantage in nonfunctioning PitNETs (NF-PitNETs) has not been established. This study aimed to clarify the contribution of pseudocapsular resection to the prevention of NF-PitNET recurrence in long-term follow-up.

METHODS

This retrospective study included 132 patients who underwent total tumor removal and were followed for more than 5 years after surgery. The patients were categorized into those who underwent total pseudocapsular resection (n = 67) and those who did not (n = 65). The nonpseudocapsule (nonpseudocap) resection group included patients who underwent partial pseudocapsular resection and those in whom the pseudocapsule was not resected, did not exist, or could not be identified during surgery. The main outcome measures were the tumor recurrence rate and site of recurrence.

RESULTS

In the nonpseudocap resection group, 2 patients (3.1%) had tumor recurrence in the cavernous sinus and 5 (7.7%) had tumor recurrence in the pituitary fossa. In the pseudocapsule (pseudocap) resection group, only 2 patients (3.0%) had tumor recurrence in the cavernous sinus and 0 patients had tumor recurrence in the pituitary fossa. Tumor recurrence in the pituitary fossa was more likely to occur in the nonpseudocap resection group than in the pseudocap resection group (p = 0.0267). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that pseudocapsular resection was a significant factor for reducing the tumor recurrence rate in the pituitary fossa (p = 0.0107).

CONCLUSIONS

Pseudocapsular resection may reduce the rate of tumor recurrence and improve the management of NF-PitNETs in long-term follow-up.
Compact representation of the local atomic structure of matter for machine learning in XANES spectroscopy data processing
Authors: Viklenko I. A. , Srabionyan V. V. , Durymanov V. A. , Gladchenko-Dzhevelekis Ya. N. , Razdorov V. N. , Avakyan L. A. , Bugaev L. A.
Published: August 2024

A method for representing data on the local structure of atoms in the form of histograms of paired radial distribution functions is proposed. This method is used to construct a structure descriptor needed to determine the structure of materials using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. A special feature of the method is the use of two sets of paired radial distribution functions simultaneously: for pairs of all types of atoms and for pairs with a selected absorbing atom. The developed approach was tested on the problem of determining the local atomic structure of the environment of the silver color center in sodium silicate glasses using data from X-ray absorption near-edge structure for the Ag K-edge. The information content of the proposed structure descriptor is demonstrated by the ability to reconstruct the three-dimensional structure of a silver color center model from the corresponding pairwise distance histograms. Using several machine learning methods, it was shown that the proposed descriptor allows to achieve high-quality reproduction (mean square error ~10–3) of X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectra for silver color centers in glass, which makes it possible to reduce the time for calculating X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectra by 4 orders of magnitude. The resulting machine learning model allows us to establish a fundamental connection between the atomic structure of silver color centers in glasses and the Ag X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectrum, which is necessary for determining the structure of glasses.