bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lower bounds for quantum-inspired classical algorithms via communication complexity
Authors: Mande Nikhil S. , Shao Changpeng
Published: January 2025

Quantum-inspired classical algorithms provide us with a new way to understand the computational power of quantum computers for practically-relevant problems, especially in machine learning. In the past several years, numerous efficient algorithms for various tasks have been found, while an analysis of lower bounds is still missing. Using communication complexity, in this work we propose the first method to study lower bounds for these tasks. We mainly focus on lower bounds for solving linear regressions, supervised clustering, principal component analysis, recommendation systems, and Hamiltonian simulations. For those problems, we prove a quadratic lower bound in terms of the Frobenius norm of the underlying matrix. As quantum algorithms are linear in the Frobenius norm for those problems, our results mean that the quantum-classical separation is at least quadratic. As a generalisation, we extend our method to study lower bounds analysis of quantum query algorithms for matrix-related problems using quantum communication complexity. Some applications are given.
Procesiones festivas de la Compañía de Jesús en Tunja, Nuevo Reino de Granada, siglos XVII y XVIII
Authors: Martínez Martín Abel Fernando , Otálora Cascante Andrés Ricardo
Published: January 2025

Este artículo, a partir de fuentes primarias, aborda las procesiones festivas barrocas más importantes de la Compañía de Jesús en Tunja, Nuevo Reino de Granada, desde la instalación del colegio y noviciado a inicios del siglo XVII hasta el siglo XVIII. La fiesta del Nombre de Jesús, unida a la de la Circuncisión, se realizaba a inicios del año por parte de la cofradía de indios y negros. Tras la beatificación de Francisco de Borja en el siglo XVII y los milagros de un desaparecido cuadro que lo representaba en Chitagoto, jurisdicción de Tunja, se instituyeron la fiesta y el voto en honor al abogado y patrón jurado de los terremotos, las sequías y los partos difíciles en Santafé y Tunja. Tras la expulsión de la Compañía de Jesús, desaparecieron estas procesiones festivas barrocas.
Presentación
Authors: Peña Beatriz Carolina
Published: January 2025

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The Legal Theory of Investment Regimes
Authors: Lapteva A. M.
Published: January 2025

This article is devoted to identify the features of the legal regulation of investment activity from the point of view of the concept legal regime. It should be stressed that such type the investment research is shown us the specific it’s regulation, the ratio of imperativeness and dispositivity and also the subjects activity level of the investment.

The article analyzes and systematizes the doctrinal point of view on the concept of “legal regime”, it’s features and structure. The author’s definition of the investment regime is formulated, by which it is proposed to understand the procedure for regulating investment activity, expressed in a set of legal means characterizing a combination of interacting permits, prohibitions, as well as positive obligations and creating a special focus on regulating investment activity. The investment regime, according to the author, is a kind of legal regime.
The Dynamics of Constitutional Provision for the Sovereignty of States in the Post-Soviet Space: The Experience of Tajikistan
Authors: Gafurzoda A. D. , Zoir J. M.
Published: January 2025

This article examines the issue of constitutional provision for the sovereignty of states in the post-Soviet space, using the Republic of Tajikistan as a case study. Despite the centuries-long history, development, and transformation of the concept of sovereignty, it still requires reflection and specification, and in the context of globalization, also protection and implementation.
FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE EM CIÊNCIAS BIOLÓGICAS NO ÂMBITO DO PROGRAMA RESIDÊNCIA PEDAGÓGICA NA PERSPECTIVA DO MULTILETRAMENTO
Authors: Silva Dayane Cândido da , Rosa Maria Izabella da Silva , França Suzane Bezerra de
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho é resultado de um subprojeto do Programa Residência Pedagógica, desenvolvido na Universidade de Pernambuco, no campus Mata Norte. Delineado a partir da perspectiva CTSA, o subprojeto se pautou na pluralidade temática, na diversidade de recursos e estratégias didáticas. Dessa forma, este trabalho tem o objetivo de refletir sobre a formação docente em ciências biológicas, a partir de experiências vivenciadas por licenciandos, no âmbito do Programa Residência Pedagógica, na perspectiva do multiletramento. A construção dos dados envolveu a utilização do método Lembrança Estimulada (LE), vinculada às atividades desenvolvidas. Quatorze residentes participaram da pesquisa, por meio de formulário eletrônico. Os dados ressaltam o potencial do PRP na formação do multiletramento a partir das narrativas dos participantes. As atividades desenvolvidas no âmbito do subprojeto envolveram a elaboração de diferentes textos e diversos recursos didáticos para o ensino de biologia. Assim, destacamos o papel do PRP em oportunizar aos licenciandos em ciências biológicas a vivência de trabalho colaborativo no contexto da prática pedagógica.
Seasonal dynamics of Herohalli Lake in North Bangalore, Karnataka, India: A limnological study of water stations and its impact on a vertebrate biological system
Authors:   Department of Microbiology and Botany, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore-560 069, India, Raj M.P. , Philip R.S. ,   Department of Forensic Sciences, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore-560 069, India
Published: January 2025

Aim: This study takes a novel approach, aiming to assess the seasonal dynamics of limnological variables and the ecological health of Herohalli Lake using the embryos of Danio rerio.

Methodology: Water samples from three sampling sites, the open surface, deposit and inlet, were tested for physical, chemical, and biological parameters following the standard methods of APHA. This comprehensive assessment, conducted between June 2022 and July 2023, spanned the monsoon, autumn, winter, spring, and summer seasons. Developmental stages of D. rerio embryos were observed, and their heart rates were counted and compared between the sampling sites.

Results: The study revealed significant limnological changes influenced by seasons at all sampling stations. The open surface water station showed superior results to deposit and inlet sites. Notably, the study found that the water quality in the three stations moderately influence the aquatic life.

Interpretation: Herohalli Lake plays a crucial role in the region's microclimate. This study recommends sustainable management, strategic planning, and policy-making to conserve the aquatic ecosystems efficiently.

Key words: Herohalli Lake, Heartbeat count, Limnology, Zebrafish
Changes in salivary trace element levels correlate with periodontal health state of non-smokers, smoker and reverse smokers
Authors:   Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Vishakhapatnam-530 045, India, Rashid H. , Kumar S.P. ,   Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Vishakhapatnam-530 045, India, Dadhich A.S. ,   Department of Chemistry, School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University) Vishakhapatnam-530 045, India, Mamillapalli A. ,   Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Vishakhapatnam-530 045, India
Published: January 2025

Aim: The present research study was undertaken to find the changes in the levels of trace elements in saliva of healthy, non-smoker periodontitis, smoker periodontitis and reverse smoker periodontitis and to check if they can be used as a biomarker for easy detection of periodontitis.

Methodology: Whole unstimulated saliva samples of the individuals were collected and processed to remove cell debris and mucous. Aluminium, copper, zinc, strontium, and chromium were analysed in the samples using an Agilent Microwave - Plasma atomic emission spectrometer.

Results: Significantly higher levels of aluminium and copper were observed in the reverse smoker periodontitis group when compared to healthy group. The levels of strontium and zinc significantly decreased in reverse smoker periodontitis group. An antagonistic correlation between copper and zinc was observed in periodontitis groups.

Interpretation: The present work shows that the estimation of different trace elements can help in easy identification of periodontitis and assessment of the severity of disease.

Key words: Periodontitis, Saliva, Smoker periodontitis, Trace elements
Assessment of genetic diversity in Nelumbo nucifera genotypes
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, School of Life Sciences, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong-737 102, India, Kumar V. , Kumar R. ,   Department of Horticulture, School of Life Sciences, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong-737 102, India, Rana M. ,   Department of Horticulture, School of Life Sciences, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong-737 102, India
Published: January 2025

Aim: The present investigation assessed the level of genetic diversity in the lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) genotypes grown naturally in Bihar (India).

Methodology: In situ observations on 21 quantitative traits were recorded with five replications from each sampling site and data was analysed in a Completely Randomized Block Design.

Results: Among all the genotypes BRL-01, BRL-08, BRL-21, and BRL-22 showed significant variation in the number of petals per flower, weight of flower, and flower colour. High values of genetic parameters were calculated for number of petals per flower, rhizome weight, rhizome length and weight of the flower. Number of petals per flower, number of leaf venation and diameter of the flower bud showed a significant positive correlation with the weight of flower. Path analysis revealed a highest positive direct effect of leaf length on flower weight at genotypic level.

Interpretation: High GCV for all traits indicates the existence of genetic variation. The traits coupled with high heritability and genetic advance indicate the positive response for selection, primarily driven by additive gene action. Therefore, selection for traits such as number of petals per flower, length of flower stalk and weight of flower may be useful for the development of improved variety for flower attributes.

Key words: Correlation coefficient, Diversity, Genotypes, Lotus, Path analysis
Influence of some plant growth regulators on fruit set, yield and quality of sugar apple (Annona squamosa L.) var. Arka Neelachal Vikram
Authors:   ICAR-IIHR-Central Horticultural Experiment Station, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, India, Samant D. , Kishore K. ,   ICAR-IIHR-Central Horticultural Experiment Station, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, India, Acharya G.C. ,   ICAR-IIHR-Central Horticultural Experiment Station, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, India, Singh S. ,   ICAR-IIHR-Central Horticultural Experiment Station, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, India, Behera S. ,   ICAR-IIHR-Central Horticultural Experiment Station, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, India
Published: January 2025

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of foliar application of homobrassinolide (HBL), gibberellic acid (GA3), and naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) for improving fruit set, yield, and quality in sugar apple.

Methodology: The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with 10 treatments, comprised of NAA (50, 100, and 150 ppm), HBL (0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 ppm), GA3 (100, 150, and 200 ppm), and water as a control. Treatments were foliar sprayed thrice during major flowering period at monthly interval, i.e., April, May, and June. Observations were recorded on fruiting, yield, and fruit quality parameters.

Results: Foliar application of GA3 at 150-200 ppm was found effective for enhancing the fruit set, fruit retention, and yield in sugar apple, when applied during May and June. Application of GA3 @ 200 ppm not only recorded the maximum fruit set and retention in May (5.03 and 69.18 %) and June flowering (9.38 and 75.35 %), but also scored the maximum values for number of fruits, fruit weight, and yield in their corresponding month of harvesting, i.e., October (50.60 fruits per tree, 235.70 g per fruit, and 11.88 kg per tree) and November (36.79 fruits per tree, 231.88 g per fruit, and 8.40 kg per tree). With respect to fruit quality, GA3 (100-200 ppm) and NAA (100-150 ppm) registered a significant improvement in various fruit quality parameters, however, GA3 treatments excelled in the performance. Fruits harvested from 200 ppm GA3 had the best quality (pulp: 72.07 %, TSS: 23.90 ºB, TSS/acid ratio: 59.81, total sugar: 30.37 %, reducing sugar: 19.57 %, non-reducing sugar: 10.80 %, vitamin C: 52.34 mg 100 g−1 pulp, total flavonoid: 44.21 mg QE 100 g−1 FW, ferric reducing antioxidant power: 40.73 mM Fe(II) 100 g−1 FW and scavenging activity: 74.65 %), followed by 150 ppm GA3.

Interpretation: In sugar apple, foliar application of GA3 (150-200 ppm) twice during May and June flowering is effective for improving fruit set and enhancing yield and quality of the produce.

Key words: Fruit set, Fruit quality, Gibberellic acid, Plant growth regulators, Sugar apple
Meeting between Vyacheslav Ivanov and Jean Chuzeville in Rome
Authors:   Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, Gamalova Natalia
Published: January 2025

The Italian archive of Vyacheslav Ivanov contains handwritten poetic fragments and letters of the French poet, critic and translator Jean Chuzeville. The poetic fragments suggest the circumstances in which Vyacheslav Ivanov and Chuzeville met in person in Rome. The letters dated July 1951, February and December 1954 and October 1956, are addressed to Dimitry Ivanov. Some reconstructed biographical elements precede this first publication of four letters translated here from French into Russian. The appendix to the article also contains a translation of the critical note that precedes Ivanov’s verses in the anthology that Chuzeville published in 1914.
“Petrovskoye-na-Oke” by Vyacheslav Ivanov: Space and Time
Authors:   Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Segal-Rudnik Nina
Published: January 2025

The article examines space-time framework of Vyacheslav Ivanov's poetic cycle “Petrovskoye-na-Oke” that includes two poems, “The Last Summer” and “To Maria Baltrušaitis' Album” (“The White Columns Behind the Meadow…”) dedicated, respectively, to the poet Jurgis Baltrušaitis and his wife Maria (1915, 1946–1949). The spatial position of the lyrical subject is of special interest. The poetic subject of the “Petrovskoye-na-Oke” topos sees a dramatic picture of the universe and discovers the dynamics of historical processes. This makes these poems by Ivanov a direct continuation of the metaphysical Russian poetry of the 18th century (e.g. Gavriil Derzhavin) as well as of the romantic Russian lyric poetry of the 19th century (Vassily Zhukovsy). Reminiscences from the Netherlandish painting tradition of the 15–17th centuries also come to mind. The topos of “Petrovskoye-na-Oke” poems, one of the lyric constants of Ivanov's poetry, invites a comparison with Mikhail Bakhtin's aesthetic theory of being outside.
Intracranial Abscess
Authors: Tomoye, DO Edward O. , Park, NP Carrie L. , Folke, MD, PHD Lind , Moon, MD Richard E.
Published: January 2025

Tomoye EO, Park CL, Folke L, Moon RE. Intracranial Abscess. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2024 Fourth Quarter; 51(4):449-455.
The term “intracranial abscess” (ICA) includes cerebral abscess, subdural empyema, and epidural empyema, which share many diagnostic and therapeutic similarities and, frequently, very similar etiologies. Infection may occur and spread from a contiguous infection such as sinusitis, otitis, mastoiditis, or dental infection; hematogenous seeding; or cranial trauma [1]. Brain abscess usually results from predisposing factors such as HIV infection, immunosuppressive drug treatment, surgery, adjacent infection (i.e., mastoiditis, sinusitis, dental infection), or systemic infection causing bacteremia [1]. Approximately 30% to 50% of infections are caused by contiguous spread of local infections. Hematogenous spread is responsible in around a third of cases, with the mechanism for the remainder not identifiable [1-4].
Impact of cybersecurity on risk mitigation strategy by commercial banks in emerging markets: A legal perspective case study
Authors: Kanyongo Genius , Wadesango Newman
Published: January 2025

This study examined the impact of cyber security on risk mitigation strategy by commercial banks in the emerging market. The objectives included exploring the relationship between cyberspace and cyber threats, identifying the causes and challenges of these threats, and proposing solutions. A quantitative research approach was adopted, utilizing questionnaires for data collection from a sample of 25 respondents. Results indicated that major cyber risks included phishing, hacking, and internal accounting fraud (Johnson, 2016). Key challenges identified were inadequate oversight by managers, insufficient data encryption, reliance on third-party services, and lack of national standards and infrastructure, which hinder efforts to combat cyber threats (Alsayed & Bilgram, 2017). The study concluded that enhancing cyber security is crucial for Zimbabwean banks. Recommendations for NEWMAN Bank (NB) include implementing stringent monitoring of staff activities related to customer confidentiality, conducting regular cyber security audits, raising customer awareness, and adopting measures such as multifactor authentication, automatic logout features, and strong firewalls to mitigate cyber risks effectively.
Competitive strategies, risks, and financial index relations in olive oil manufacturing firms: Evidence from Greece
Authors: Konstantinidis Christos , Tsiouni Maria , Plioska Paschalia , Antoniadou Ioanna
Published: January 2025

The olive oil sector in Greece is a sector of special importance not only for agriculture but for the whole Greek economy. Despite the dynamic presents, olive oil manufacturing firms have to face many problems such as structural problems, low technological exploitation, and differences in the product price from producers to consumers. On the other hand, competitiveness is a concept difficult to measure and define accurately but is usually estimated either with Porter’s five forces or with the use of financial indexes — the method also selected for this paper (Fischer & Schornberg, 2007). As a result the competitiveness estimation of these firms and as an extension the choice of the proper development strategies from them takes great importance and constitutes the aim of the current work. In addition, it is coming to fill the existing gap in the literature for the Greek olive oil sector. The main findings show that both the two largest olive oil manufacturing firms in terms of market share in the under study area have satisfactory results in terms of profitability, liquidity, and capital structure while the right investments of their profits may lead to the solution of their competitiveness problems.
Estado del arte sobre el pensamiento del Ubuntu y su perspectiva pedagógica
Authors: Banquez Jesús Guillermo
Published: January 2025

La investigación se orientó a la construcción del estado de arte sobre el Ubuntu, corriente filosófica, axiológica y ética que se erige desde Suráfrica y se expande a toda África, con influencia directa en la moral del pueblo del negro. Bajo este argumento, la pregunta problema del estudio se direccionó a: ¿Cómo se da el diálogo de saberes entre las hegemonías del poder epistémico y la producción periférica y marginada desde la perspectiva pedagógica de la filosofía del Ubuntu? Para ello se contrastó la producción hegemónica del poder intelectual occidental con la producción, que sobre el mismo tema de estudio, se realizó desde la periferia en una búsqueda por visibilizar la producción marginal. El enfoque de la investigación tiene un fundamento epistémico regido desde el paradigma histórico-hermenéutico decantado en la revisión e interpretación de material literario sobre el tema central del estudio. Se revisaron las bases de datos Scopus, Scielo y algunos repositorios locales. Desde la línea de las hegemonías del saber epistémico, el estudio permitió determinar una amplia producción validada por el poder intelectual de occidente, lo que evidencia que las lógicas de dominación. La revisión concluye que el Ubuntu podría aportar una alternativa ética y pedagógica que responda a las realidades locales, propiciando currículos que reconozcan la diversidad epistemológica y cultural. El Ubuntu cobra relevancia en la formación de seres comprometidos con el respeto y la armonía comunitaria, en contraposición a la instrumentalización cosificante y mercantil de la educación desde visiones eurocéntricas.
Multi-objective mathematical programs to minimize the makespan, the patients' flow time, and doctors' workloads variation using dispatching rules and genetic algorithm
Authors: Jerbi Badreddine , Kanoun Salma , Kamoun Hichem
Published: January 2025

The World Health Report estimated that 20-40% of health sector resources are
wasted globally. Balancing many conflicting objectives such as clinical
excellence, cost containment, and patient satisfaction can be challenging.
In fact, multiple objective programming is one of the best tools that can be
used for logistics optimization in many organizations. The aim of our paper
is to propose a multi-objective mixed integer linear program that satisfies
the goals of two important actors in the healthcare system: patients and
doctors. The problem considers a parallel machine scheduling model that
integrates simultaneously the following most known objectives in healthcare
systems: minimization of the makespan, the patients' total flow times, and
the doctors' workloads variations. The current paper deals with a real case
study where the number of doctors exceeds the number of machines. A
mathematical model combined with some dispatching rules was developed and
solved using the CPLEX software, which shows the practical importance of our
approach. For small instances, we use a mathematical programming model and a
heuristic method based on the ?first come, first served? rule to assign
patients to machines and doctors. For larger instances, we use a genetic
algorithm to approximately solve our multi-objective model.
Effect of orthodontic treatment on traumatized teeth treated by regenerative endodontic procedure
Authors: Yoshpe Margarita , Kaufman Arieh Y. , Einy Shmuel
Published: January 2025

Objectives

To evaluate the effect of orthodontic movement on traumatized teeth treated with the regenerative endodontic procedure (REP).

Materials and Methods

The increase of the radiographic root area (RRA) of each REP tooth was measured at each follow-up visit after the end of orthodontic treatment. The study included two experimental groups of patients aged 7–17 with REP-treated teeth. The Ortho REP group consisted of eight patients who underwent orthodontic treatment, whereas the second group (no Ortho REP group) included seven patients who did not receive orthodontic treatment. The control groups comprised the same patients and their homologous or adjacent healthy teeth that did not undergo REP treatment.

Results

Orthodontic treatment did not negatively affect root development of immature, traumatized REP-treated teeth during the treatment or retention periods. Additionally, the increase in RRA in regenerated teeth was age-dependent, with the greatest RRA increase in young patients.

Conclusions

Close collaborative endodontic-orthodontic follow-up is recommended to ensure favorable results. The findings suggest that REP-treated teeth may undergo orthodontic treatment without adverse effects.
Dealing blant fattige og rike
Authors: Berger Eirik Jerven , Sandberg Sveinung , Pedersen Willy
Published: January 2025

En lang tradisjon av forskere har belyst dealing i gatekulturer. Miljøene som har blitt belyst, har vært sosialt marginale, og selgerne har ikke hatt tilgang på noe særlig kulturell eller økonomisk kapital, som ellers er vanlige kilder til selvrespekt. Men i Oslo er både bruken av illegale rusmidler og omfanget av dealingen høyere i de velstående og vestlige bydelene enn i de fattigere østlige delene av byen. Det er lite forskning på salg av illegale rusmidler i velstående områder, selv om noen få amerikanske studier peker mot at dealere i slike miljøer kommer fra samme bakgrunn som kundene sine, de er gjerne lite synlige, de tar ikke del i vold og oppdages sjelden av politiet. I denne studien trekker vi på to datasett: en studie av åpent salg i indre Oslo øst og en av mer skjult dealing i velstående vestlige deler av byen. Den østlige scenen var preget av marginaliserte unge menn med etnisk minoritetsbakgrunn. Vold og kontakt med politiet var del av hverdagen. Dealerne i de vestlige bydelene var ikke involvert i vold, men de var preget av en relativ marginalisering, sammenliknet med jevnaldrende i deres miljøer. De kom dessuten fra familier med noe dårligere økonomi enn det som var typisk i deres omgivelser. Flertallet hadde hatt kontakt med politiet på grunn av salget. Det er altså større likheter mellom dealerne i de fattigere og mer velstående delene av Oslo enn en kunne ha forventet basert på tidligere forskning.
A USUCAPIÃO ESPECIAL URBANA DE NATUREZA MISTA: MORADIA E COMÉRCIO. PRECEDENTES DO SUPERIOR TRIBUNAL DE JUSTIÇA: ANÁLISE DO CASO À LUZ DA TEORIA DE NEIL MACCORMICK E O PRINCÍPIO DA VALORIZAÇÃO DO TRABALHO HUMANO
Authors: Lisboa José Herbert Luna
Published: January 2025

A usucapião especial urbana insere-se no artigo 183 da Constituição Federal, no Estatuto da Cidade e no Código Civil. Os requisitos legais de natureza temporal, metragem, animus domini, posse mansa e pacífica, uso do imóvel como moradia e não possuir outro imóvel devem estar devidamente configurados para o seu reconhecimento.  O presente trabalho objetiva analisar a decisão da Terceira Turma do Superior Tribunal de Justiça, no Recurso Especial nº 1.777.404/TO, que acolheu pretensão de usucapião de imóvel com destinação mista, uma vez que o bem tanto servia de moradia como local para pequena atividade comercial da família. Intenciona-se, neste artigo, abrir o debate sobre a importância desta decisão à luz do princípio constitucional da valorização social do trabalho humano, insculpido no art.1º e art.170, caput, da Constituição Federal, integrante do próprio valor supremo, que é a dignidade da pessoa humana. O presente estudo conduziu-se, metodologicamente, por meio da pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial, com foco na Teoria de Neil MacCormick a respeito da dupla função do processo, no sentido de solucionar conflitos e conferir sentido ao Direito.
UMA BREVE ANÁLISE SOBRE A FISCALIZAÇÃO DAS TRANSFERÊNCIAS ESPECIAIS PELOS TRIBUNAIS DE CONTAS
Authors: Ribeiro Anna Verena de Almeida
Published: January 2025

Este artigo tem como objeto de estudo a fiscalização das transferências especiais pelos tribunais de contas. No primeiro momento, é abordada essa modalidade de movimentação de recursos públicos, sendo apresentada a motivação e necessidade de sua criação bem como examinadas as suas características, contidas na Constituição Federal de 1988. Ato contínuo, analisa-se a competência e a execução do controle dessas transferências pelo prisma do Tribunal de Contas da União bem como dos demais 32 tribunais de contas do país. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualiquantitativa, que requereu análise documental à legislação, doutrina e jurisprudência, bem como levantamento de dados, com o intuito de coletar informações dos tribunais para aprofundamento ao tema. Por conseguinte, com fundamento nessas perspectivas teórica e prática, pôde-se concluir que o tema é demasiado controverso e, consequentemente, a definição da competência para fiscalizar as transferências especiais se faz imperiosa para o satisfatório exercício do controle externo pelos tribunais de contas.
Problems of Strength, Cold Resistance, and Safety of Facilities in Zones of the Artic, North, and Siberia
Authors:   IMASH RAN, Makhutov N.A.
Published: January 2025

It has been demonstrated that the operation of industrial facilities in the Arctic zone and areas of Siberia and the North is associated with the increased hazard of the transition of their bearing elements from ductile to quasi-brittle and brittle states. In order to substantiate the safety and cold resistance in accordance with the up-to-date requirements of a risk-oriented approach in the conditions considered, a comprehensive deterministic and probabilistic identification of traditional strength margins considering the variability of standard properties of the material depending on temperature and margins for critical temperatures and critical stresses in ductile, quasi-brittle and brittle states has been proposed. At the same time, together with the assessment of probabilities of the occurrence of hazardous brittle fractures, it is required to determine the damages caused by them to implement the risk assessment of the occurrence of hazardous fractures. Notably, the further development and improvement of interconnected methods of justification of strength, lifetime, and safety in accordance with risk parameters will gain increasing importance.
As a basis for such an analysis, it is proposed to use the normal law of probabilityof distribution of probabilities of low-temperature collapses of bridges, viaducts, power lines, and farms is proposed to be used as the initial for such an analysis. The distributions of times of fracture occurrences from the beginning of operation and fracture are nonlinear. The characteristics of strength and plasticity of structures are exponential depending on temperatures. For quantitative assessment of operability, two basic margins for critical stresses and critical temperatures are proposed to be used.
Self-Ignition Conditions when Mixing Combustion Products with Air-Fuel Mixture
Authors:   Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Gorev V.A. , Klenov E.S. ,   ASPT Spetsavtomatika
Published: January 2025

To date, the possibility of self-ignition of systems obtained due to mixing a cold air-fuel mixture with hot combustion products has been established. The topic of potential generation of such mixtures, however, is understudied. The article attempts to determine the conditions under which self-igniting systems are generated in the case considered. For the studies, a model of an ideal mixing reactor with increasing mass and temperature in the system under condition of constant pressure and mass flow of combustion products inflowing to the system has been applied. The cold air-fuel mixture is initially contained in the system. The mass flow and final mixing temperature are preset. The preset mixing temperature is determined without considering chemical reactions whereas the induction period considers the chemical reactions during mixing. Flaming must not be initiated in the system, otherwise mixing does not occur. This condition complies with the high-intensity turbulence requirement for an energetic cold air-fuel mixture. Less strict requirements are applied to the mixing of highly diluted or non-combustible air-fuel mixtures. The study has adopted the requirement of either the Damkeller number, Da < 1 or the Karlowitz number Ka > 100. As a result of that, requirements for the intensity and scale of turbulence, the velocity and transverse size of the jet, and mixing combustion product are derived. On the other hand, the hot flow parameters are restricted by the condition to ensure the required flow so that the temperature in the system could reach the preset value during a specific period that cannot exceed the induction period by more than 10 times. The latter requirement is the consequence of the adopted scenario of ideal mixing with monotonously increasing temperature in the system. The global quenching condition is met for highly diluted mixtures and even for non-combustible mixtures. These conditions are represented in the plane «elocity — transverse size of the jet» as areas restricted with straight lines that meet the imposed requirements.
Methodological Approach for the Substantiation of Equipping Fire-Protection Units with Personal Protection Equipment for Vision and Respiratory Organs
Authors:   IFRA of SFS of EMERCOM of Russia, Saraev I.V. , Bubnov A.G. ,   IFRA of SFS of EMERCOM of Russia, Semenov A.D. ,   IFRA of SFS of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: January 2025

In the course of reviewing the sources dedicated to the choice of technical equipment for firefighters and rescuers, it has been found that the issue of choosing a hydraulic emergency rescue tool is more methodologically elaborated than the selection of any other necessary equipment (for example, personal protection equipment for vision and respiratory organs) as no specific choice methodologies (from diverse analogs provided by manufacturers) in the contemporary market of fire-protection and rescue equipment has been provided. The existing methodologies are still applicable; each of them is objective, but they focus primarily on cost and weight or technical parameters specified by manufacturers, which cannot substantiate the choice of reliable and efficient equipment. Today, key decision-makers often opt for particular technical properties (basically on the data provided by manufacturers).
The need to develop the methodology of equipping fire-protection units for emergency and rescue operations when eliminating technogenic emergencies is the most relevant problem in conditions of implementation of import-substitution programs and the military doctrine of the Russian Federation. The established practices of state procurement by the request of various ministries and institutions are based on the analysis of tender documentation where the main criterion of equipment selection is the cost and (or) sometimes the amount of maintenance costs. However, this practice cannot be fully applied when providing fire-protection units with rescue equipment as the machinery of lower procurement and maintenance costs will not necessarily ensure the most efficient implementation of emergency and rescue operations. This is why the development of the methodology based on scientifically and methodologically justified comprehensive criteria to substantiate the technical equipment of fire protection units is crucial for key decision-makers.
An algorithm to rank types of firefighting equipment has been developed (based on the example of personal protection equipment for visual and respiratory organs) to upgrade the technical equipment of fire-protection units by detecting the most preferable product based on the comprehensive criterion of relative general usefulness relying on the deterministic and probabilistic approaches to the identification of its reliability index.
Sexploitation and Non-marital Sex Normalization Discourse in USS Feed
Authors: Alyatalatthaf Muhammad Dicka Ma'arief , Haloho Heppy New Year
Published: January 2025

Some Indonesian media outlets that produce sex education videos exploit sexuality to attract viewers instead. This research aims to identify the sexual commodification and non-marital sex normalization in "USS Feed–#SEXED". The research uses van Dijk’s critical discourse analysis. Data collection techniques include documentation, observation, and intertextual literature. The result shows sexploitation is manifested through the objectification of sexuality through female respondents' sexual experiences and the exploitation of erotic fantasies through demonstrations of sex equipment. Meanwhile, the normalization of non-marital sex discourse can be seen in the normalization construction of consent-based sex and safe sex by only using condoms.
Penggunaan Metode Arkeologi Foucauldian untuk Studi-Studi Media
Authors: Listiorini Dina
Published: January 2025

This article aims to explain one of the Foucauldian discourse methods in studying media phenomena and elaborating communication artifacts or archives, namely archaeology.  The article is based on a literature review that systematically integrates, analyses, and elucidates the presentation of the Foucauldian archaeological method. The archaeological concepts explored include rupture, breaks, discontinuity, threshold, limit, series, mutation, and transformation, all of which highlight the formation of marginal and forgotten discourses (or groups). To achieve this, a multilevel analysis is required at the micro, meso, and macro levels, grounded in concepts and methods that are informed by the historicity of discursive statements.
Effect of Vine Harvesting Frequency on Sweetpotato Root Yield Components and Gross Income in Southern Mozambique
Authors: Munda Eliah , Muassabo Riquito , Francisco Edgar , Da Gloria Samuel Clara
Published: January 2025

Sweetpotato is widely produced by smallholder farmers in Mozambique with average yield of 7.3 t/ha. One of the challenges in sweetpotato production system is inadequate seed during the rainy season resulting in low productivity. The few sweetpotato seed multipliers (Decentralized vine multipliers (DVMs)) resort to several vine harvesting frequency to meet farmers seed requirements at the peak of demand. Repeated vine harvesting contributes to sweetpotato root yield reduction. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of vine harvesting frequency on sweetpotato yield components. Three experiments were set up in three farmers’ fields in Vilankulos district inhambane province in Southern Mozambique in the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 cropping seasons with a sweetpotato variety Esther. The experiments were set up in randomized complete block design with three replications in each farmer’s field. The treatments were no vine harvesting (control), harvesting only once at 8 weeks after planting (WAP), harvesting twice at 8 and 12 WAP, and harvesting three times at 8, 12, and 16 WAP. Total storage root yield, number of roots per plant, root diameter, and root length were measured in each treatment. Results show that storage root yield was significantly higher in control (22.1 t/ha) and harvesting once (17.8 t/ha) compared to harvesting twice (11.8 t/ha) and three times (9 t/ha) (P < 0.05). Additional harvesting from one to two resulted in 33.7% yield decline. Vine harvesting twice resulted in 46.6% storage root yield decline compared to the control treatment. The same observation was noted for the number of roots per plant, where five roots per plant were observed both in no harvesting and harvesting once treatments. A 40% decline in the number of roots per plant was observed when vine harvesting frequency was increased from one to two. No treatment effect was observed on the root diameter. Increasing vine harvesting frequency from one to two or one to three resulted in a 14.7% income loss from sales of both vines and roots. Vine multipliers are recommended to harvest vines for use as planting material only once if they want to benefit from the roots for consumption or commercialization.
Implementasi E-Government di Kota Tangerang (Studi Kasus Aplikasi Tangerang Live)
Authors: Hastuti Puji , Suherman Agus , Utami Pri
Published: January 2025

This research is motivated by innovative developments influencing support organizations to recognize e-government. Implementation of e-government is one of the efforts to create a responsible, straightforward, empowered, and productive climate of government. In 2016, the Mayor of Tangerang sent the Tangerang LIVE service program. With the Tangerang LIVE application, it is believed that they want to realize one of the e-city requirements, namely that all forms of activities in the City of Tangerang will be educated through extensive communication, especially as an intelligent city feature. This research aims to determine the implementation of e-government in Tangerang City on the Tangerang live application, determine the supporting variables and Utilization Implementation requirements, and decide on efforts to streamline the application implementation. This study uses Indrajit's (2004) hypothesis regarding the results of the audit and investigation by the Harvard JFK School of Government, which determines the milestones that must be owned in developing e-government further. These sections are Support, Capacity, and Value. This study uses a qualitative and descriptive methodology. The study results show that the implementation of the Tangerang LIVE application in Tangerang City has been carried out despite the lack of commitment from the local area. Socialization in the field must be carried out massively, starting from outreach through virtual entertainment, going directly to cities, and holding festivals. The Tangerang City Government, especially Diskominfo, needs to review the program that is being worked on thoroughly.
Good Environmental Governance dalam Pengelolaan Sampah di Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Putri Selphi Afdayati Dwi , Heriyanto Meyzi , As’ari Hasim
Published: January 2025

This research is motivated by the high population growth in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province. This growth has led to various issues, one of which is the daily increase in waste generation. Considering Pekanbaru's limited waste management capacity, a sustainable and environmentally conscious approach is necessary. This study aims to analyze and explore the application of good environmental governance in waste management in Pekanbaru City and to identify the challenges faced. The theoretical framework used is Belbase's good environmental governance theory, which includes seven indicators: rule of law, participation and representation, access to information, transparency and accountability, decentralization, institutions and organizations, and access to justice. The research employs a qualitative approach based on postpositivist philosophy, using data triangulation for data collection. Data analysis in this research involves three stages: data condensation, which is done by selecting key informants; data presentation, which summarizes responses from each informant; and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that waste management in Pekanbaru City does not yet meet the principles of Good Environmental Governance. The challenges include policy changes, lack of environmental awareness, and the absence of a structured waste management system.
Evaluasi Program Kampung Keluarga Berkualitas di Kampung Canggoang Kelurahan Juhut Kecamatan Karang Tanjung Kabupaten Pandeglang
Authors: Fazira Az-Zahra Zulfa , Handayani Riny , Rizkiyani Tiwi
Published: January 2025

The Indonesian government has launched the Family Planning Program (KB) as a strategic step to address various population-related challenges. This study aims to evaluate the Kampung Keluarga Berkualitas (Quality Family Village) Program in Kampung Canggoang, Juhut Village, Karang Tanjung District, Pandeglang Regency. The theory used in this research is William N. Dunn's theory. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques used include interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is interactive data analysis from Miles and Huberman. The research findings indicate that the evaluation of the Kampung Keluarga Berkualitas Program in Kampung Canggoang, Juhut Village, Karang Tanjung District, Pandeglang Regency, suggests that the program has generally not succeeded in achieving its intended goals. This is due to the uneven training provided to KB village managers, a shortage of workforce, inadequate budget, the irregular updating of data at the Data House Secretariat, the unavailability of reports from each activity group, and low contraceptive use. Therefore, it requires good cooperation between the government, KB village officers, and the community. This cooperation is crucial to improve the program's effectiveness and ensure its proper implementation.
Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Program Rasailah Daku dalam Mengatasi Permasalahan Anak Jalanan oleh Dinas Sosial Kota Padang
Authors: Dwi Putri Rini , Mubarak Adil
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the performance of the Rasailah Daku Program implemented by the Padang City Social Service. The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method. The theory used  is the theory of William N. Dunn about program evaluation indicators, namely: 1) Effectiveness; 2) Efficiency; 3) Adequacy; 4) Equity; 5) Responsiveness; and 6) Accuracy. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the Rasailah Daku Program has been effective in reducing the growth rate of street children in Padang City, but the objectives of the program implementation have not been optimal because program participants have returned to their activities on the streets.
Quality management of mathematics learning in realizing professional teachers in madrasah
Authors: Hidayah Nurul , Mustofa Nuryadin Ali , Harjati Purwiro , Pahrudin Agus
Published: January 2025

Background: The quality of education is a crucial indicator of a teacher's professionalism, especially in complex subjects like mathematics. Improving the quality of mathematics education requires structured initiatives aimed at developing teacher professionalism through effective changes.Aim: This study aims to analyze and identify quality management practices in mathematics education and how these practices contribute to the development of teacher professionalism in madrasah.Method: This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach. The objects of the study include quality management in education, mathematics learning, and professional teachers, while the subjects are mathematics teachers teaching in madrasas. Data were collected through observation and interviews. Data analysis was conducted which involves data reduction, data presentation, data display, and conclusion.Results: The research findings indicate that during the planning stage, teachers design lessons by considering the existing curriculum, lesson plans (RPP), and innovative teaching methods and media, adapting to technological and communication advancements. Teachers are selected based on their educational qualifications and mathematical skills. Organization involves preparing teachers to manage learning activities, including providing assistance to students in need. Leadership training and development are also provided to enhance classroom management. The implementation of learning consists of introductory, core, and closing stages, focusing on developing teachers' creativity and work ethic. Evaluation is conducted after the learning process to identify and address deficiencies in mathematics teaching and assessment.Conclusion: The quality of mathematics education in fostering professional teachers in madrasas is based on management functions, namely planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating.