bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cost-Effective Wearable Indoor Localization and Motion Analysis via the Integration of UWB and IMU
Authors: Zhang Hui , Zhang Zonghua , Gao Nan , Xiao Yanjun , Meng Zhaozong , Li Zhen
Published: January 2020

Wearable indoor localization can now find applications in a wide spectrum of fields, including the care of children and the elderly, sports motion analysis, rehabilitation medicine, robotics navigation, etc. Conventional inertial measurement unit (IMU)-based position estimation and radio signal indoor localization methods based on WiFi, Bluetooth, ultra-wide band (UWB), and radio frequency identification (RFID) all have their limitations regarding cost, accuracy, or usability, and a combination of the techniques has been considered a promising way to improve the accuracy. This investigation aims to provide a cost-effective wearable sensing solution with data fusion algorithms for indoor localization and real-time motion analysis. The main contributions of this investigation are: (1) the design of a wireless, battery-powered, and light-weight wearable sensing device integrating a low-cost UWB module-DWM1000 and micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) IMU-MPU9250 for synchronized measurement; (2) the implementation of a Mahony complementary filter for noise cancellation and attitude calculation, and quaternions for frame rotation to obtain the continuous attitude for displacement estimation; (3) the development of a data fusion model integrating the IMU and UWB data to enhance the measurement accuracy using Kalman-filter-based time-domain iterative compensations; and (4) evaluation of the developed sensor module by comparing it with UWB- and IMU-only solutions. The test results demonstrate that the average error of the integrated module reached 7.58 cm for an arbitrary walking path, which outperformed the IMU- and UWB-only localization solutions. The module could recognize lateral roll rotations during normal walking, which could be potentially used for abnormal gait recognition.
The Impact of Crop Mix on Decreasing Soil Price and Soil Degradation: A Case Study of Selected Regions in Czechia (2002–2019)
Authors: Gebeltová Zdeňka , Malec Karel , Maitah Mansoor , Smutka Luboš , Appiah-Kubi Seth Nana Kwame , Maitah Kamil , Sahatqija Jeta , Sirohi Jitka
Published: January 2020

While the market price of land in Czechia has increased in recent years, the officially set land price, published by the State Land Office and the Research Institute for Soil and Water Conservation, has decreased in several regions (Olomouc, Zlín, South Moravia, Moravian-Silesian, and Central Bohemia Region). Four out of five of these regions are said to have the most fertile soil. The main reason for the official land price decrease has been the re-evaluation of land parcels which are based on field sample testing. Based on these sample tests some parcels have been re-evaluated as less fertile. This paper aims to identify the main determinants, which led to the decrease of the official land price and soil fertility in these regions of Czechia. It has been determined that crop structure significantly differs from the “valuation type structure” which indicates optimal share of individual crops to achieve the optimal yield without soil degradation. It has also been determined that there were statistically significant differences in all selected regions for all observed crops (excluding rapeseed in Moravian-Silesian Region) and Czechia between the shares of individual crops and shares according to the “valuation type structure”. It may be concluded that farmers follow short-term interests (profit) instead of long-term goals (soil fertility) in the selected regions. Moreover, results for Czechia suggest that this trend is becoming more common in every region of Czechia. Thus, the Herfindahl–Hirschman Index was utilized. The Herfindahl–Hirschman Index shows decreasing crop diversity in all selected region, as in Czechia as well. Based on the data analysis, it is possible to identify several crops, which are prevailing (wheat, barley, rapeseed, and fodder crops). Three of these crops (wheat, barley, and rapeseed) in combination with intensive farming and poor crop rotation have been found to be problematic and a potential threat which may cause degradation in soil fertility. Based upon this the following measures have been recommended: First, to focus on proven agricultural practices, including crop rotation and fodder crops. Second, the fodder crops production should be supported, and the structure of the “single area payment subsidies” should reflect the negative impact of the three main prevailing crops (wheat, maize, and barley) on soil fertility and the decrease of livestock production in Czechia.
Policy Mix for a Transition to Sustainability: Green Buildings in Norway
Authors: Nykamp Hilde
Published: January 2020

A transition to sustainability is a systemic shift in the way buildings are procured, produced and used, as well as how the built environment connects to the energy and mobility systems. This study focuses on the role of policy and assesses how the policy mix affects transition to green buildings. The case of the Norwegian construction industry is analyzed through a theoretical framework that cuts across policy domains, it includes a mix of policy instruments, as well as rationales for policy. Results show that the instrument mix is relatively consistent and there is a powerful self-reinforcing dynamic among financial, regulative, and information-based instruments. A small fraction of the industry drives innovation, and policy instruments target different segments of the industry accordingly. The synergies between instruments create a dynamic where policy aimed at the elite and policy aimed at lifting the bottom reinforce each other. This policy dynamic supports a transition by allowing the industry to change through cumulative incremental changes. At the same time there is a need for coordination between policy domains and different levels of governance. Conflicts arise from differences in goals and styles of governance in different policy domains. Findings show that inconsistencies and conflicts are inevitable, these aspects can be counterbalanced by consistency in implementation and by credibility and clear communication from policy makers.
Four Paradoxes of the User–Provider Interface: A Responsible Innovation Framework for Sea Ice Services
Authors: Blair Berill , Lee Olivia A. , Lamers Machiel
Published: January 2020

In the Arctic region, sea ice retreat as a decadal-scale crisis is creating a challenging environment for navigating long-term sustainability. Innovations in sea ice services can help marine users to anticipate sea ice concentration, thickness and motion, plan ahead, as well as increase the safety and sustainability of marine operations. Increasingly however, policy makers and information service providers confront paradoxical decision-making contexts in which contradictory solutions are needed to manage uncertainties across different spatial and temporal scales. This article proposes a forward-looking sea ice services framework that acknowledges four paradoxes pressuring sea ice service provision: the paradoxes of performing, contradictory functions embedded in sea ice services, contradicting desired futures and the paradox of responsible innovation. We draw on the results from a multi-year co-production process of (sub)seasonal sea ice services structured around scoping interviews, workshops and a participatory scenario process with representatives of marine sectors, fishers, hunters, metservice providers, and policy experts. Our proposed framework identifies institutionalized coproduction processes, enhanced decision support, paradoxical thinking and dimensions of responsible innovation as tactics necessary to address existing tensions in sea ice services. We highlight the role of socio-economic scenarios in implementing these tactics in support of responsible innovation in sea ice social–ecological systems. The article concludes with a discussion of questions around equity and responsibility raised by the ultimate confirmation that enhanced information, data infrastructures, and service provisions will not benefit all actors equally.
Chinese Tourists as a Sustainable Boost to Low Seasons in Ex-Yugoslavia Destinations
Authors: Agacevic Andrej , Xu Ming
Published: January 2020

Seasonality is a major issue for sustainable tourism as it governs the optimal use of investment, infrastructure and human capital. Given the increasing numerical and financial significance of Chinese outbound tourism, the ex-Yugoslavia (ex-Yu) countries, partaking in the Belt and Road Initiative, are presented with a potential boost to their Tourism and Travel Industry (T&T) by attracting Chinese travelers during the low season. In an attempt to provide an answer to the RQ and justify grounds for future research and efforts towards developing content and services for Chinese travelers, to be undertaken mostly by Tourism Boards and DMOs in ex-Yugoslavia, this paper explores several aspects: The importance of the T&T in the 6 ex-Yu countries, with focus on the Economic indicators; within the Triple Bottom Line’s (TBL) theme of Seasonality, the existence of meaningful overlaps or mismatches between trends in inbound tourism across ex-Yugoslavia countries and trends in China’s outbound tourism; if meaningful mismatches exist, especially in ex-Yu low seasons, could Chinese tourists be an asset? Although the focus is on the Economic dimension of the TBL through its theme of Seasonality, the other two dimensions, Social and Environmental, are also considered; potential effects and interactions of the Viable, Equitable and Bearable sub-dimensions are also discussed. The final findings present a very significant mismatch, with extreme gaps in trends between the ex-Yu countries’ inbound tourism in low seasons and the corresponding Chinese outbound tourism, the latter presenting very strong shoulders, almost matching the values of high, or even peak, season. In a scenario projecting a range of 0.04–0.38% of Chinese outbound tourists visiting ex-Yu countries, benchmarked vs. January 2018 values, indicates the statistical significance of the potential boost to the low season, with important growth rates for all countries except Croatia and Slovenia for the 0.04% case.
The Effect of Visitors on the Properties of Vegetation of Calcareous Grasslands in the Context of Width and Distances from Tourist Trails
Authors: Kostrakiewicz-Gierałt Kinga , Pliszko Artur , Gmyrek-Gołąb Katarzyna
Published: January 2020

Over the last decades, valuable natural areas considered as zones of silence and rest have been increasingly struggling with the problem of mass tourism. In this study, an investigation of the effect of visitors on the properties of vegetation of calcareous grasslands in the context of width and distances from tourist trails is performed. The study was conducted in seven localities in Cracow (southern Poland) involving calcareous grasslands impacted by tourist trails. The results show that the lower height of plants, the greater number of species and the greater percentage of plant cover damaged by trampling in plots located close to the edge of tourist trails, as well as lower total plant cover and greater mean cover-abundance degree per species along narrow pathways. The dominance of meadow and grassland species, as well as the prevalence of native species, suggests that the composition of the examined vegetation has not been drastically changed. In the majority of the study plots, the dominance of hemicryptophytes and chamaephytes, inconsiderable share of phanerophytes and therophytes, as well as the low share of geophytes, were observed. The infrequent occurrence of species presenting Bidens dispersal type along narrow pathways, as well as in plots located close to the edge of tourist trails, suggests low external transport of epizoochorous seeds by passing people, while the prevalence of species presenting Cornus type in plots located away from the edge of tourist trails might be the effect of dung deposition by animals.
New Express Delivery Service and Its Impact on CO2 Emissions
Authors: Lazarević Dragan , Švadlenka Libor , Radojičić Valentina , Dobrodolac Momčilo
Published: January 2020

A rapid development of Internet technologies creates new opportunities for e-commerce, which is one of the fastest-growing segments of the entire economy. For policymakers, the most important aspects of e-commerce are related to the cost reduction in transportation, facilitation of administration and communication, innovations at the market level, and environmental issues. An unavoidable part of the e-commerce production process is related to the postal service. New market expectations of modern society lead to the consideration of upgrading the traditional express delivery service in terms of time availability. In this paper, we propose a new 24-h availability of postal and courier service so-called “post express nonstop”. To assess the potential demand for this kind of service, we propose a forecasting procedure based on the Bass diffusion model. In particular, the research is directed toward the examination of environmental issues, considering both types of services—traditional and the proposed new one. A comparison is done by analyzing CO2 emissions in the last-mile delivery of goods to the users’ addresses. The experiment was carried out in the city of Belgrade, simulating the last-mile delivery under realistic conditions and controlling the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In accordance with the results of this experiment and the forecasted number of postal items, a projection of CO2 emissions for the new service from 2020 to 2025 was carried out. The results show a significant contribution of the proposed new express delivery service to environmental well-being and sustainability.
Single-Cell Analysis Uncovers a Vast Diversity in Intracellular Viral Defective Interfering RNA Content Affecting the Large Cell-to-Cell Heterogeneity in Influenza A Virus Replication
Authors: Kupke Sascha Young , Ly Lam-Ha , Börno Stefan Thomas , Ruff Alexander , Timmermann Bernd , Vingron Martin , Haas Stefan , Reichl Udo
Published: January 2020

Virus replication displays a large cell-to-cell heterogeneity; yet, not all sources of this variability are known. Here, we study the effect of defective interfering (DI) particle (DIP) co-infection on cell-to-cell variability in influenza A virus (IAV) replication. DIPs contain a large internal deletion in one of their eight viral RNAs (vRNA) and are, thus, defective in virus replication. Moreover, they interfere with virus replication. Using single-cell isolation and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, we uncovered a large between-cell heterogeneity in the DI vRNA content of infected cells, which was confirmed for DI mRNAs by single-cell RNA sequencing. A high load of intracellular DI vRNAs and DI mRNAs was found in low-productive cells, indicating their contribution to the large cell-to-cell variability in virus release. Furthermore, we show that the magnitude of host cell mRNA expression (some factors may inhibit virus replication), but not the ribosome content, may further affect the strength of single-cell virus replication. Finally, we show that the load of viral mRNAs (facilitating viral protein production) and the DI mRNA content are, independently from one another, connected with single-cell virus production. Together, these insights advance single-cell virology research toward the elucidation of the complex multi-parametric origin of the large cell-to-cell heterogeneity in virus infections.
Microbase, système de gestion documentaire
Authors: François Philippe
Published: January 2020

Le volume des données qu’il est amené à traiter a conduit le chercheur en Sciences Humaines à utiliser l'outil informatique. Il doit alors faire appel aux ordinateurs des grands centres informatiques (avec toutes les contraintes que cela suppose) ou, si le nombre de ses données n ’est pas trop grand, utiliser un micro-ordinateur.

Mais, s’il existe sur le marché un très grand nombre de logiciels documentaires, aucun de ceux-ci ne répond aux besoins spécifiques de la Recherche. Cette situation nous a amené à écrire « MICROBASE », un système documentaire spécialement conçu pour le chercheur en Sciences Humaines.
Représentation documentaire et construction de la connaissance
Authors: Antoni Marie-Hélène
Published: January 2020

Résumé

Le management de l'information prend des formes nouvelles, de sa production à sa diffusion, de son stockage à son exploitation, qui, quel qu'en soit l'objectif (scientifique ou commercial, par exemple), passe par une représentation synthétique, et la possibilité de «naviguer » rapidement dans les documents. Ici convergent diverses interrogations, relevant de l'indexation et de la structuration d'un fonds documentaire (sémantique et statistique), de sa visualisation synthétique à des fins d'exploration (interfaces et liens hypertextuels). Une question sous-tend toutes ces problématiques : celle des différentes étapes de la représentation amenant à la «préhension » de l'information disponible, préhension préalable à toute utilisation.
Oligourethaneepoxides based on isophorone diisocyanate as adhesion modifi ers for epoxy adhesives
Authors: Matyushov V. F. , Tolstov A. L. , Lebedev E. V.
Published: January 2020

An effect of novel oligourethaneepoxide oligomers based on isophorone diisocyanate and oligo(propylene glycol)s of different molecular masses as modifiers of epoxy resins was evaluated. Modified epoxy adhesives are characterized by reduced viscosity, enhanced adhesion to substrate, that allows to use them in the variety areas of application.
Improving the quality of the spatial structure of polymeric products when produced under the influence of disturbing external factors
Authors: Teptsov V. A.
Published: January 2020

An approach to solving the problem of stabilizing the nozzle of the apparatus for the production of polymer products mounted on a robotic manipulator is proposed. An approach to constructing a stabilization algorithm with respect to a given program of spatial printing in the form of a solution to the problem of designing optimal controllers is proposed. The simulation of the stabilization process with simultaneous deviation in coordinates and velocities is carried out. The infl uence of the weight matrix values in the expression for the optimality criterion on the fi nal stabilization accuracy is analyzed.
PERAN MAKSUD DIDALAM DISONANSI KOGNITIF PESERTA PELATIHAN VOKASIONAL RENCANA USAHA DAN MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN KSM BINAAN BDC SRIWIJAYA PALEMBANG
Authors: Thoyib Ellys , Harahap Lily Rahmawati , Effendi R.Y.
Published: January 2020

This study aims to determine the role of intention in cognitive dissonance among 70 participants in vocational training on business plan and financial management of micro small entrepreneurs in independent community groups (KSM) producers of pempek, kemplang kerupuk, jumputan, tajung, blongket and songket. The hope is to change the mindset of participants in traditional financial management into accountable financial management. This knowledge is a stimulus that will stimulate the intention, to be a strong predictor of forming attitudes and expected behavior. It turns out that after 4 months of training, only 5% of the participants implemented this material, while 95% did not. The results of the study of the authors obtained data that the positive intention in the cognitive system of participants is very high, ranging from 74% to 97%. There has been a cognitive dissonance in the participants' attitudes and behavior.So it can be concluded that positive intentions can be in line with attitudes and behaviors but may not, this can happen because there is no strong role from external elements, such as limited market prospects and channeling around them, capital and financial management have not been effective, quality of management and HR is not yet committed, the role of BDC as a coach is not optimal, it should be able to play an active role as the foster father of KSM.
ANALISIS PEMBERIAN INSENTIF TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN (Studi kasus pada PT. Pusri Palembang departemen operasi amonia 1B)
Authors: Mario Asma , Ramadhany Putra
Published: January 2020

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of incentives on employee performance in the ammonia operations department 1 B PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya Palembang. This research was conducted at PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya Palembang with a research sample of 55 employees in the ammonia operation section 1 B PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya Palembang. The sampling method uses saturated sampling where the entire population is used as the research sample. Data retrieval of this research was conducted at the Department of Manpower PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya  Palembang. The results of quantitative research show the magnitude of the effect of training on the performance of employees of the ammonia operations department 1 B PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya Palembang amounted to 20.2% and the remaining 79.8% explained other factors outside the variables studied in this study, including ability and expertise, knowledge, work design, personality, work motivation, leadership, leadership style, organizational culture, work environment, job satisfaction, loyalty, commitment and work discipline, also affect the performance of employees of the ammonia operations department 1 B PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya Palembang.
Alma M. Karlin's Visits to Temples and Shrines in Japan
Authors: Shigemori Bučar Chikako
Published: January 2020

Alma Maximiliana Karlin (1889 - 1950), born in Celje, went on a journey around the world between 1919 and 1928, and stayed in Japan for a little more than a year, from June 1922 to July 1923. There is a large collection of postcards which she used and brought back to Slovenia, presently archived in the Regional Museum of Celje. Among them there is quite a number of postcards from Japan (528 pieces), and those of temples and shrines, including tombs of emperors and other historical persons, amount to 100. Alma almost always wrote on the reverse of these postcards some lines of explanation about each picture in German. On the other hand, the Japanese part of her travelogue is very short, only about 40 pages of 700 pages in two volumes. (Einsame Weltreise / Im Banne der Südsee). In order to understand Alma Karlin’s observation and interpretation of things related to religions in Japan and beliefs of Japanese people, we depend on her memos on the picture postcards and her rather subjective pieces of impressions in her travelogue. This paper presents facts on the religious sights which Alma visited, and analysis of Alma’s understanding and interpretation of the Japanese religious life.
Ženski religijski mirovni aktivizem v Bosni in Hercegovini
Authors: Pandžo Amra
Published: January 2020

Žensko religijsko mirovništvo izvira iz skrajne potrebe verskih akterk pri njihovem spopadanju s težavami razdeljenih družb, mizoginih konceptov, strukturnega patriarhalnega nasilja in nasilnih etnonacionalističnih politik na Balkanu. Ženske verske mirovniške aktivistke v Bosni in Hercegovini uresničujejo številne projekte na vseh družbenih ravneh z medreligijskim dialogom, različnimi pogovori, mirovnim izobraževanjem ter delom z otroki in mladino. Ukvarjajo se z odpustitvijo, spravo, nenasilno komunikacijo, javnimi nastopi in kampanjami, ki si prizadevajo za bolj mirno in pravično družbo. Svoj navdih črpajo iz miroljubnih interpretacij svojih religij na podlagi poudarjanja duhovne povezanosti sveta, vključenosti ter prizadevanja za pravičnost in enakost med ljudmi. Žensko religijsko mirovništvo se uresničuje znotraj različnih religijskih skupnosti in cerkev, trenutno najpomembnejše pa so pri vsem tem vendarle posameznice, ki prinašajo nove miroljubne interpretacije religije in krepijo ženski glas v javnosti.
FORECASTING MONEY DEMAND WITH THE INCLUSION OF FINANCIAL INNOVATION FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS: EVIDENCE FROM PANEL DATA ANALYSIS
Authors: Aliha Payam Mohammad , Sarmidi Tamat , Said Fathin Faizah
Published: January 2020

This paper investigates the impact of financial innovations on the demand for money using a dynamic panel data for 10 ASEAN member states from 2004 to 2012 and attempt to forecast the demand for money during 2013 – 2016 to compare between forecasting performance of the fixed effects model with that of random effects model and also to compare the forecasting accuracy of dynamic forecasting and static forecasting obtained from these two models. An autoregressive model by definition is when a value from a time series is regressed on previous values from that same time series. There are two types of forecasting namely dynamic forecast and static forecast. “Dynamic forecast will take previously forecasted values while static forecast will take actual values to make next step forecast. Panel effects models assist in controlling for unobserved heterogeneity when this heterogeneity is constant over time and correlated (fixed effects) or uncorrelated (random effects) with independent variables. Hausman test indicates that the random-effects model is appropriate. We use the conventional money demand that is enriched with the number of automated teller machines (ATM) to proxy for the effect of financial innovations on money demand. By comparing the magnitude of “Root Mean Squared Error” (RMSE) as a benchmark for the two forecasts (0.1164 for dynamic forecast versus 0.0635 for static forecast) we simply find out that static forecast is superior to dynamic forecast meaning that static forecast provides more accurate forecast compared to a dynamic forecast for the fixed-effects model. Therefore, we conclude the static forecast on the basis of the random-effects model provides the most accurate forecasting. The estimation result of the chosen random-effects regression also indicates the estimated coefficient of ATM is not significant meaning that ATM does not impact money demand in ASEAN countries.
JIHAD AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY REALITY
Authors: Ibrahim Mohd Yusri
Published: January 2020

This article will touch on various aspects of jihad, the distribution of jihad, the reward of al-Quran based jihad, the implementation of jihad in contemporary contexts and the discussion of this paper which focuses on jihad in the contemporary context as there is a great deal of confusion among Muslims and non-Muslims about the meaning of jihad itself is often referred to as a war of arms that has led to bloodshed and murder. The confusion also involves the target groups to be fought. The so-called jihadist war does not quite meet the true meaning of jihad as Islam demands, but when it is studied deeper the definitions made about jihad include more general matters. Therefore, this paper focuses on qualitative studies by emphasizing the study's focus on the purpose of jihad and its implementation which has been given by past and contemporary scholars who look to the aspect of the head of the Prophet S.A.W's struggle by not only focusing on the narrow aspects of the jihadist sense in line with the shariah maqasid's perspective.
RHYME AESTHETICS INSTRUMENTS
Authors: Hamzah Nordiana , Mohammad Farra Humaira , Baharum Hasrina , Ahmad @Abdullah Ros Silawati , Bakar Ibrahim
Published: January 2020

The development of the Rhyme Aesthetic (RA) instrument is an innovation in teaching and learning Malay language in national schools and also in national-type schools. RA instrument coaching is tested in schools to get the teacher and student respond to its use. This study focuses teacher and student feedback to the use of aesthetic rhyme instruments. This form of study is qualitative and using the field study method and document analysis in four schools. Study participants consisted of four teachers and 60 students in primary schools. This study selection of randomized participants. The instrument used was a checklist of observations, interview protocols and document analysis. The location of the study at Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan. Obtaining an understanding of teacher's feedback shows that the use of instruments has features in three aspects content knowledge, usefulness and trustworthiness. Students understand that RA instruments have critical aspects of thinking, rich in vocabulary, communication, global readiness and collaborative. The implication of this study is that teachers and students can use RA instruments in teaching and learning because they have systematic teaching and learning steps.
SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THREE SHORT STORIES WRITTEN BY LEO TOLSTOY
Authors: Alkayed Faiha Fakhari Mousa
Published: January 2020

The paper presents a discussion of three selected short stories written by Leo Tolstoy namely: “God Sees the Truth but Wait, Three Questions, and What Men Live By”. Thus, the aim of this paper is to reveal the social consciousness as appeared in such literary kind because awareness plays an important role in people's lives and all our lives are built on the awareness of things. However, it has been noticed that this work of Leo Tolstoy mirrors awareness of traditional and modern values and have thematic varieties, deep insight into human realities and characters. The stories of Leo Tolstoy represent an authentic and real picture of human life which considered being a convincing story.
YOUTH OFFENDERS CRIME FACTORS AND AN OPINION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDER
Authors: Mat Nordin Abd Rahman , Hashim Abdul Talib
Published: January 2020

The purpose of the study is to identify the youth offenders factor in crime and to explore youth offender’s opinion of community service order. A total of 6 youth offenders are chosen as the respondent of this study. Qualitative research method, which is case study, is utilized. The data is gathered through document analyses, observations and interviews. At the end of the study, it is determined that individual negligence, family conflict and unsuccessful road transport act are youth offenders behaviour factors. The study also demonstrated the positive opinion of community service order. Finally, respondent involved in crime thought positively of community service order. In conclusion, the study has shown the community service order has increased the sense of the youth offenders effectively. The implementation of community service order has increased effectively the sense of effectiveness among the youth offenders.
THE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDER IN WELFARE COMMUNITY DISTRICT OFFICE: AN EXPLORATION OF AN EXPERIENCES AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
Authors: Mat Nordin Abd Rahman , Hashim Abdul Talib
Published: January 2020

This research is about the Community Service Order in Welfare Community District Office: An exploration of the experiences and implications of youthful offenders. The aims of this study are to explore the issues of an experiences and youth offenders' caught process till locked-up by the policemen and implication of the youth offenders locked-up by the policemen. The study was conducted as a case study approached by using instrument document analysis. The findings showed that youth offenders experience and caught the process by the policemen are the issues of expression of intention to beat cousin, riding a motorcycle without licenses, overspeeding riding motorcycle, own used motorcycle but incorrect plate numbers and stealing and selling stolen motorcycle. Whilst, the implication of youth offenders is being caught by the policemen issues are; charged guilty in crimes till Community Service Order Centenced. Comprehensive research is necessary to be implemented in Perak State to explore the function of Community Service Order towards youth offenders in their first involvement in the crime.
THE RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE PRACTICE BY MAQASID SYARIAH
Authors: Ibrahim Mohd Yusri
Published: January 2020

The practice of tolerance between religious is an issue that is still controversial in the Islamic world because of its connection with the question of liberalism and pluralism. Tolerance between religions is an important and effective element in the fulfillment of religious and spiritual needs in accordance with the maqasid syariah approach. This study is a qualitative research method used as a library research approach. focuses on the meaning of tolerance between religions in practice and the methods of approach to the practice of tolerance in Islam practiced from time to time. Thus, maqasid syariah interpretations in the sense and the approach used by earlier Islamic scholars as well as in dealing with issues of contemporary fiqh thought. The findings of this study can also expand on existing knowledge of contemporary fiqh thinking in maqasid syariah and the limits of tolerance between religions. The results of this study will add new knowledge about the maqasid syariah and its application in people's lives.
PREACHING TO TEENAGER: AN APPROACH
Authors: Ismail Mohd Zaid , Osman Mohd Nor Adli
Published: January 2020

Adolescents are experiencing development and transition of childhood thought to adulthood. Within this period, religious preachers should instill the appropriate approach of da’wah to cater this group of individuals. To ensure that the medium of da’wah is suitable to the needs of the target group, it is essential to select the most appropriate psychological da’wah approach. Therefore, this study aims to identify and understand the approach of da’wah to adolescents, so that the purpose of preaching can be effectively implemented. This study also aims in identifying the basic da’wah approach as mentioned in the al-Quran. This is a qualitative study where analysis of related documents were carried out. The study shows there are four methods that can be used by the preachers in approaching group of adolescents. All the approaches are highly associated with the psychological elements of this group of individuals. Hence, this findings should be materialized and made known so that religious preachers will not generalized the da’wah approach to be implemented between adolescents and the aged group.
INTERAKSI DAN KOMUNIKASI DOSEN DAN MAHASISWA DALAM PROSES PENDIDIKAN
Authors: ISKANDAR ABDUL MALIK
Published: January 2020

AbstrakKeberhasilan seorang mahasiswa dalam dunia akademik dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor. Salah satu faktor tersebut adalah peranan dosen penasehat akademik dalam memberikan arahan atau bimbingan atas problem yang dialami mahasiswa selama mengikuti proses perkuliahan. Oleh karena itulah artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk mengungkapkan proses pembimbingan yang berlangsung antara dosen dengan mahasiswa. Secara khusus proses pembimbingan tersebut terkait erat dengan persoalan komunikasi antar individu yang sifatnya interpersonal. Dalam konteks tersebut, maka diadakan penelitian ini berlangsung di Program Studi Pendidikan Sosiologi FKIP Universitas Mega Rezki Makassar. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua mahasiswa prodi sosiologi sebanyak 450 orang. Sampel yang ambil adalah 250 orang sebagai responden dengan menggunakan teknik stratified random sampling dari tiga angkatan yang masih aktif yaitu angkatan 2016, 2017, dan 2018. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, wawancara, dan studi literatur. Analisis data menggunakan tabulasi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) intensitas interaksi dan komunikasi interpersonal terkategori tinggi dengan capaian nilai 87. (2) dimensi dalam interaksi dan komunikasi interpersonal memiliki capaian nilai bervariasi, yaitu: keterbukaan (59,2% kategori rendah); dukungan (54% kategori rendah); Empati (46% kategori tinggi); rasa positif (43,2% kategori rendah); kesetaraan (66,8% kategori tinggi). Tiga dari dimensi tersebut terkategori rendah dan dua terkategori tinggi. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah interaksi dan komunikasi interpersonal penasehat akademik dengan mahasiswa berlangsung dengan frekuensi dan intensitas tinggi, tetapi tidak maksimal selama komunikasi berlangsung. Mahasiswa sering melakukan konsultasi namun tidak berkualitas. Kata Kunci: Interaksi, Komunikasi, Interpersonal, Empati, Keterbukaan.
Logic and Metaphysics in Vilnius during 16th–18th Centuries: The Most Important Sources of Vilnius Libraries
Authors: Pabijutaitė Živilė
Published: January 2020

The aim of the article is to present the results of research conducted as part of the project Polonica Philosophica Orientalia: namely, to give an overview of the most important logical and metaphysical treatises (both manuscripts and printed editions) written in Vilnius between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries that are currently accessible in some of the Vilnius libraries. Although the research focused primarily on the Vilnius University Library and its  resources, some interesting results were also obtained while researching the Wróblewski Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. Most sources containing information about the state and the nature of metaphysical and logical investigations conducted in Vilnius during the period  discussed are the manuscripts of lecture courses delivered for the students of Vilnius University and other schools. The analysis of those manuscripts has revealed a strong and long-lasting influence of scholastic Aristotelianism in both logic and metaphysics. Namely, up to the mid-eighteenth century, the main questions discussed in logic were Aristotelian syllogism, the square of opposition and the medieval topics of semantical antinomies, modalities and supposition theory, while investigations into metaphysical issues were limited to commentaries on Aristotle’s theoretical treatises without seriously questioning their main theses. In the second part of the eighteenth century, a moderate shift towards subjectivism and psychologism was  observed in both of these disciplines. This was influenced by modern epistemologists (George Berkeley, John Locke and others). Logicians and metaphysicians of Vilnius University developed an interest in the topics of human understanding and cognition. However, this shift did not take a radical form – while the majority of eighteenth-century authors sought a combination of scholastic and modern ideas, a critical and even hostile stance towards modern philosophy and science is still noticeable in many of the analysed sources. An overview of the research supported by statistical data is followed by some preliminary remarks on how and where investigation of this topic might be continued in the future.
Fenomenologia polska przełomu XX i XXI wieku na obczyźnie. Kluczowe założenia fenomenologii życia Anny Teresy Tymienieckiej
Authors: Mruszczyk Magdalena
Published: January 2020

Artykuł jest krótką prezentacją głównych założeń koncepcji fenomenologii życia współczesnej polskiej myślicielki Anny Teresy Tymienieckiej (1923-2014). Są to te założenia, które Tymieniecka wypunktowała w jednej ze swoich wypowiedzi zaprezentowanej na Kongresie Kultury Polskiej w Londynie w 1985 roku. Celem obrad sekcji filozoficznej było nakreślenie sytuacji filozofii polskiej oraz polskiej kultury na emigracji w kontekście kryzysu kultury europejskiej. Tymieniecka, działająca naukowo w Stanach Zjednoczonych, przedstawiła własny punkt widzenia tego kryzysu, jako mającego źródło w braku komunikacji między różnymi dziedzinami nauki, ale także między nauką w ogóle a innymi formami ludzkiej działalności kulturotwórczej. Przedstawiła też własną wizję przezwyciężenia tego kryzysu w postaci fenomenologii twórczej kondycji ludzkiej jako nowej mathesis universalis.
Społeczny wymiar natury ludzkiej – konsekwencje i wyzwania
Authors: Haremska Katarzyna
Published: January 2020

Jesteśmy istotami społecznymi. Fakty ukazują niesamodzielność jednostki, jej potrzebę usytuowania i znalezienia sensu w ramach większej całości. Akceptacji powyższej diagnozy powinna towarzyszyć świadomość zagrożeń wypływających ze społecznego wymiaru natury ludzkiej. Pragnienia uzależniają od obiektów pożądania, potrzeba społeczna uzależnia od społeczeństwa. Z lęku przed wykluczeniem godzimy się odgrywać role sprzeczne z naszym sumieniem. Z drugiej strony, w każdym człowieku istnieje potencjał do zachowań autonomicznych, indywidualnych, nieposłusznych. Rzadko wykorzystywany, niemniej obecny, stanowi uniwersalne zaplecze naszych możliwości sprawczych i obowiązków etycznych. Poziom indywidualnej podmiotowości moralnej jest dla nas wyzwaniem, celem wysiłków. W takiej interpretacji ma szansę stać się poszukiwanym remedium na zgubne skutki społecznego podporządkowania.
Machine Learning as a method of adapting offers to the clients
Authors: Bielecki Jacek , Ceglarski Oskar , Skublewska-Paszkowska Maria
Published: January 2020

Recommendation systems are class of information filter applications whose main goal is to provide personalized recommendations. The main goal of the research was to compare two ways of creating personalized recommendations. The recommendation system was built on the basis of a content-based cognitive filtering method and on the basis of a collaborative filtering method based on user ratings. The conclusions of the research show the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
Solutions for managing IT projects in the cloud
Authors: Szydlowski Grzegorz
Published: January 2020

The article discusses the concept of IT project management, its implementation space and the advantages of cloud solutions for managing IT projects. A ranking of five popular cloud solutions for project management has been created.
Comparative analysis of Kotlin and Java languages used to create applications for the Android system
Authors: Sulowski Daniel , Kozieł Grzegorz
Published: January 2020

This publication presents the results of a comparative analysis of Java and Kotlin programming languages used to create mobile applications for system Android. The analysis covers performance aspects such as CPU load, RAM load, as well as the compilation and execution times. Aspects such as code structure, availability of libraries, supported databases, popularity and community support were taken under consolidation.
Coaxial Probe Fed Modified Sierpinski Fractal Antenna for Wireless Applications
Authors:   ECE Department, YCOE (Punjabi University), Talwandi Sabo, India., Kumar Yadwinder
Published: January 2020

A modified Sierpinski fractal antenna has been designed for wireless applications. The designed antenna exhibits multiple resonance behavior due to the basic attributes of the fractal shapes. The proposed antenna has planar, compact in size and is suitable for various wireless applications. It is designed on the Flame Retardant epoxy board substrate (FR4), which is very easily available, light in weight and has less cost. IFS (Iterated Function System) methodology is accustomed to generate the complex fractal layout using the scripting methodology (.vbs) in the HFSS simulator. Scripting method provides a straight forward solution to generate complicated fractal structures by generating code in MATLAB. The proposed antenna resonates at five different frequencies 1.859 GHz, 3.623 GHz, 5.929 GHz, 9.095 GHz and 9.547 GHz with smart values of return loss up to - 26 dB. It additionally demonstrates good radiation properties and has VSWR values less than two for all resonating frequencies. Radiation characteristics are displayed by 2D and 3D radiation patterns. It also has an low profile value of Gain of 3 dB.
Paddy Seed Classification and Identifying Varieties using Random Assessment Classification
Authors:   Asst. Prof., Department of B.Sc Computer Science at Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science and NAAC Accrediated Institution, Udumalpet, Tripur (Dt), Tamil Nadu, India, Maheswari S. , Devi M. Renuga ,   Professor & Head, Department of BCA, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore(Dt), Tamilnadu. India.
Published: January 2020

The current research work focuses in developing an accurate and efficient classification and feature extraction algorithm for paddy seed image analysis. The paddy images that are preprocessed by applying hybrid mediangaustransform algorithms were segmented using Paddysegmatch algorithm. The resultant image’s features are extracted by applying the proposed enhanced rapid SURF feature extraction including various features of image. Later, the paddy seeds are classified to form different categories by applying the proposed Random Assessment Classification algorithm. Experimental results on Paddy seed realtime image analysis database show that the proposed method performs better classification accuracy compared with SVM and KNN classification algorithms.
Vibration Characteristics of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites under Varying Fiber Orientation Composition
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Hamzi Nazirul Muhaimin , Rasani Mohammad Rasidi ,   Center for Integrated Design for Advanced Mechanical Systems, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Tahir Mohd Faizal Mat ,   Center for Integrated Design for Advanced Mechanical Systems, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Sanusi Mohammad Hamdan ,   CTRM Aero Composites SDN BHD, 75350 Batu Berendam, Melaka, Malaysia.
Published: January 2020

Many engineering applications today are increasingly made of laminated composite plates. The properties of laminated composite plates can change as the laminate and fiber composition change, enabling the engineering structure and components to be customized according to the desired static or dynamic properties. Therefore, it is of interest to investigate variation in dynamic properties of composites under different fiber orientation composition to forecast their vibration response. In this study, the natural frequency and mode shape of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite plates were obtained numerically under varying composition of the 0°, ±45° and 90° fiber orientations. Sixteen different cases were simulated using finite element method, showing changes in the natural frequency and mode shape of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite plates with changes in the composition of the fiber orientation. The first five values of natural frequency and mode shape of the composite laminate were reported and analyzed using a surface regression method. In addition, the effect of the stacking sequence on the natural frequency of the composite plate having the same orientation composition was also analyzed. Comparison with previous studies showed good agreement of the present numerical modeling. Numerical results indicate potential to develop relationships to estimate modal properties based on composition of fiber orientation.
Energy Holes Minimization with Enhanced AEIAWSNHP Algorithm
Authors:   Department of Computer Sc. & Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, India., Nayak Chinmaya Kumar , Das Satyabrata ,   Department of Information Technology, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, India.
Published: January 2020

The developments of wireless sensor network are motivated by many applications. It needs the Sensor nodes location. Sensor nodes are based primarily for identification procedure to resolve their significant position. In general, Sensor nodes are capable of some restricted power supply. As a result for detecting the power of sensor nodes an Identification algorithm is used by wireless sensor network. An Efficient Identify Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks with High Precession (AEIAWSNHP) is one efficient energy identification algorithm that has been proposed recently. In this work we examine the blow of using three techniques through the improvement of AEIAWSNHP in civilizing the energy efficient of enhanced AEIAWSNHP.At first, a Distinct-assessment Method, where a node estimate its location simply at one time. Secondly, active power manages; in this place the mention nodes decrease their communication power according to the gap to the node that transmits the position requirements. Third, an addition and expanding request speed method, that regulate the frequentness of dispatching the locate inquiry. The simulation result present that the new technique decreases the power utilization of the updated AEIAWSNH, Accuracy of the location assessment remains unchanged.