bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A case of pie (pulmonary infiltrates and eosinophilia)
Authors: Goel Nancy , Sharma Manish Kumar , Mahendran C. S.
Published: July 2024

Tropical eosinophilia is a rare but clinically significant condition caused by an exaggerated immune response to filarial parasites, predominantly Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi. We present a case of a 19-year-old male who presented with a 2-month history of cough, peripheral eosinophilia, elevated serum immunoglobulin E levels, and diffuse pulmonary infiltrates on imaging. The patient, returning from a tropical region, was diagnosed with tropical eosinophilia based on clinical presentation and laboratory findings. Prompt initiation of diethylcarbamazine therapy and albendazole resulted in the resolution of symptoms and radiographic abnormalities. This case highlights the importance of considering tropical eosinophilia in the differential diagnosis of respiratory symptoms in individuals with a history of travel to endemic regions and underscores the necessity of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term complications.
Ultrasonography evaluation of endometrial hyperplasia: A prospective case–control study
Authors: Khajuria Atul , Aan Qurhatul
Published: July 2024

Introduction:

Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition characterized by the thickening of the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. This thickening is caused by an increased number of endometrial glands relative to the stroma. The condition is often due to prolonged exposure to estrogen without the counterbalancing effect of progesterone.

Types of Endometrial Hyperplasia:

Simple Hyperplasia (without atypia): Increased number of glands that are cystically dilated.Minimal risk of progression to endometrial carcinoma.

Complex Hyperplasia (without atypia):

Increased number of glands with crowding and branching.Slightly higher risk of progression to cancer compared to simple hyperplasia.

Simple Hyperplasia (with atypia):

Cellular abnormalities (atypia) in glandular cells.Higher risk of progressing to endometrial cancer.

Complex Hyperplasia (with atypia): Significant glandular crowding and branching, with cellular atypia.Considered precancerous, with a substantial risk of progression to carcinoma.

Objective:

To identify the clinical factors and sonographic results related to EH in premenopausal and perimenopausal women.

Materials and Methods:

A prospective case–control study was done in the department of radiodiagnosis in diagnostic center in the field of Jung Ludhiana (Punjab). It was cross-sectional form of study control conducted over a span of 4.5 months (October 15, 2022–March 5, 2023).

Results and Discussion:

Twenty patients were premenopausal, and 18 were postmenopausal. TVS reported EH in 12 cases and pelvic USG shows 11 cases pathology results showed EH in 6 cases including simple cystic hyperplasia in 5 cases atypical, simple hyperplasia in 4 cases, and complex hyperplasia. Among these 38 cases, EH was confirmed by pathology in cases.

Conclusion:

EH is more common in women with postmenopausal bleeding and endometrial hypertrophy, especially when the endometrial image is nonhomogeneous and irregular.
Cross-Sectional Analysis of Australian Dental Practitioners’ Perceptions of Teledentistry
Authors: Lee Joshua , Park Joon Soo , Wang Hua , Feng Boxi , Wang Kate N
Published: July 2024

INTRODUCTION: There has been an increased use of teledentistry by dental practitioners in Australia as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous studies conducted analysing the opinions of dental practitioners were performed prior to the pandemic, and therefore it is important to determine if perceptions regarding teledentistry have changed following the outbreak.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions of oral healthcare professionals regarding teledentistry in a clinical setting.
METHODS: The cross-sectional study involved an anonymous electronic questionnaire with a sample of 152 dental practitioners. The questionnaire contained 28 questions utilizing a 5-point Likert-scale to assess the perceptions of general dentists on teledentistry regarding diagnosis, accessibility, patient care, technology and finances. Chi-squared test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyse the results and percentages of agreement and disagreement were calculated.
RESULTS: The participants of the questionnaire believed that teledentistry was effective for consultations and in the diagnosis of simple cases. They indicated large benefits of teledentistry in improving access, delivering post-operative care, and triaging patients, and found it particularly useful during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the participants felt that teledentistry was ineffective in diagnosing complex cases such as pathology. Concerns were also raised regarding the interventional capacity of teledentistry, the quality of the technology, data security and medicolegal issues. In general, participants preferred in-person care in comparison with teledentistry. They were neutral regarding finance.
CONCLUSION: The study provided an insight into the perceptions of Australian dental practitioners regarding teledentistry post-COVID-19. Opinions have changed slightly, but there are large hurdles still to overcome before teledentistry is more widely accepted. Research should be continued to further improve teledentistry in the future.
Assessing the Efficacy of Bortezomib and Dexamethasone for Induction and Maintenance Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: A Phase II CISL1701/BIC Study
Authors: Choi Yoon Seok , Shim Joonho , Kang Ka-Won , Yoon Sang Eun , Hong Jun Sik , Lim Sung Nam , Yhim Ho-Young , Kwon Jung Hye , Lee Gyeong-Won , Yang Deok-Hwan , Oh Sung Yong , Shin Ho-Jin , Eom Hyeon-Seok , Yoon Dok Hyun , Lee Hong Ghi , Jeong Seong Hyun , Kim Won Seog , Kim Seok Jin
Published: July 2024

Purpose This multicenter, open-label, phase II trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of bortezomib combined with dexamethasone for the treatment of relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in previously treated patients across 14 institutions in South Korea.Materials and Methods Between September 2017 and July 2020, 29 patients with histologically confirmed CTCL received treatment, consisting of eight 4-week cycles of induction therapy followed by maintenance therapy, contingent upon response, for up to one year. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving an objective global response.Results Thirteen of the 29 patients (44.8%) achieved an objective global response, including two complete responses. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 5.8 months, with responders showing a median PFS of 14.0 months. Treatment-emergent adverse events were generally mild, with a low incidence of peripheral neuropathy and hematologic toxicities. Despite the trend toward shorter PFS in patients with higher mutation burdens, genomic profiling before and after treatment showed no significant emergence of new mutations indicative of disease progression.Conclusion This study supports the use of bortezomib and dexamethasone as a viable and safe treatment option for previously treated CTCL, demonstrating substantial efficacy and manageability in adverse effects. Further research with a larger cohort is suggested to validate these findings and explore the prognostic value of mutation profiles.
Simulation Studies of Pollutant Emission from Passenger
Cars
Authors: Szczepański Krystian , Bebkiewicz Katarzyna , Chłopek Zdzisław , Sar Hubert , Zakrzewska Dagna
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of simulation studies of pollutant emissions
from passenger cars. The characteristics of emissions were determined using the
vehicle driving test procedures, in consideration of differentiated average
velocities as well as model traffic conditions: urban traffic jam, urban traffic
with no congestion, rural, motorways, and highways. This article also presented
the possibility of determining the characteristics of pollutant emission based
on a singular realization of the vehicle velocities processes, as well as the
intensity of pollutant emission, with the use of the Monte Carlo method. The
pollutant emission characteristics enable specification of pollutant emission
intensity, which can be used for the inventory of pollutant emissions from road
transport (COPERT software applied as standard) and can be useful in the
assessment of a degree of environmental hazard by modeling pollutant dispersion.
In this article, the results related to pollutant emission characteristics were
obtained with the use of the software HBEFA INFRAS AG for the cumulative
category of passenger cars, in terms of their representative structure in Europe
in 2020. The simulation driving tests were carried out separately for cars with
spark ignition engines and for those with compression ignition engines. It was
concluded that using specialized software to simulate emissions from road
vehicles is an effective way to determine the characteristics of emissions from
road transport.
Toward Trustworthy Automated Driving through Qualitative Scene
Understanding and Explanations
Authors: Belmecheri Nassim , Gotlieb Arnaud , Lazaar Nadjib , Spieker Helge
Published: July 2024

Understanding driving scenes and communicating automated vehicle decisions are
key requirements for trustworthy automated driving. In this article, we
introduce the qualitative explainable graph (QXG), which is a unified symbolic
and qualitative representation for scene understanding in urban mobility. The
QXG enables interpreting an automated vehicle’s environment using sensor data
and machine learning models. It utilizes spatiotemporal graphs and qualitative
constraints to extract scene semantics from raw sensor inputs, such as LiDAR and
camera data, offering an interpretable scene model. A QXG can be incrementally
constructed in real-time, making it a versatile tool for in-vehicle explanations
across various sensor types. Our research showcases the potential of QXG,
particularly in the context of automated driving, where it can rationalize
decisions by linking the graph with observed actions. These explanations can
serve diverse purposes, from informing passengers and alerting vulnerable road
users to enabling post hoc analysis of prior behaviors.
On harmonious coloring of hypergraphs
Authors: Czerwiński Sebastian
Published: July 2024

A harmonious coloring of a $k$-uniform hypergraph $H$ is a vertex coloring
such that no two vertices in the same edge have the same color, and each
$k$-element subset of colors appears on at most one edge. The harmonious number
$h(H)$ is the least number of colors needed for such a coloring.
The paper contains a new proof of the upper bound $h(H)=O(\sqrt[k]{k!m})$ on
the harmonious number of hypergraphs of maximum degree $\Delta$ with $m$ edges.
We use the local cut lemma of A. Bernshteyn.
Ng\^o support theorem and polarizability of quasi-projective commutative group schemes
Authors: Ancona Giuseppe , Fratila Dragos
Published: July 2024

We prove that any commutative group scheme over an arbitrary base scheme of finite type over a field with connected fibers and admitting a relatively ample line bundle is polarizable in the sense of Ng\^o. This extends the applicability of Ng\^o's support theorem to new cases, for example to Lagrangian fibrations with integral fibers and has consequences to the construction of algebraic classes.

Comment: comments welcome
XR Experience in Architectural Design Studio Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Kidik Aysegul ,   School of Architecture, Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey,, Asiliskender Burak ,   School of Architecture, Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey,
Published: July 2024

Pursuing innovative methods in architectural education continually evolves in response to the profession's dynamic and changing demands. Today, Extended Reality (XR) technologies are emerging as powerful tools with the potential to transform design studio education fundamentally. Focusing on "Extended Reality (XR)" rather than individual terms like VR, AR, and MR is due to XR's encompassing nature. Using all realities collectively allows for a comprehensive evaluation of their synergies. Each reality has distinctive capabilities, and their combined use may offer a richer educational experience than focusing on them individually. This study examines the use and impact of XR technologies in architectural design studio education (ADSE), exploring how conventional components can evolve with XR from 2019 to 2024. It highlights XR's influence on design studio education and experiential learning, guiding students, educators, and researchers at the intersection of XR and ADSE. The authors conducted a systematic literature review following the PRISMA (2020) checklist (Page M.J.et al.,2021). Searches in three primary databases resulted in 183 articles. After identifying and removing duplicates, 178 abstracts were reviewed, and full texts were examined. Ultimately, three articles related to “XR Experiences in ADSE" were subjected to detailed analysis. The research found limited studies with the “the impact of the XR in architectural education" keyword. Following the systematic review, three articles remained. These articles were assessed to investigate the use of XR technologies in design studio education. The reviewed articles generally indicated positive outcomes from using XR technologies in one or more components of design studio education.
Six Sassanian artworks engraved with hunters: king, crown prince, aristocrat or pretender to the throne?
Authors: Khak Parastoo Masjedi ,   University of Neyshabur, Khorasan Razavi, Kouhpar Seyed Mehdi Mousavi , Vajargah Hasan Kohansal , Qilong Cui ,   University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran,   Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology
Published: July 2024

This article focuses on six Sassanian plates that have caused contradictory opinions about those depicted on them. Considering these works and a historical context, the authors have assessed the prevailing opinions and expressed their own views and probabilities. As such, the person engraved on the four Sassanian works is probably a prince who ruled northern and northeastern regions of Iran during the 4th and early 5th centuries AD and was in contact with nomadic tribes between Iran and China.
The problem of the attribution of burials of medieval nomads on the territory of the ukrainian steppe on the example of three burials from the Novosilsky kurgan complex
Authors: Chentsov Yaroslav ,   Odesa Mechnikov National University
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of attributing monuments of medieval nomads from the Ukrainian steppe in the period of X-XIV centuries on the example of three burials from the Novosilsky Kurgan group located in the North-Western Black Sea coast. The attribution of such burials is problematic for the archaeology of Ukraine. The number of modern studies on this topic is rather small, which is determined by the somewhat biased attitude of scientists towards the monuments of medieval nomads of the 10th-14th centuries as those left by a certain homogeneous community, as evidenced by the still used term "late nomads". However, such a strong generalization does not reflect reality. During the Middle Ages, the steppe of Ukraine was replaced one after another by waves of multi-ethnic nomads who migrated here from Central Asia. The ethnic diversity of the Pechenegs, Torks, Cumans, and the Central Asian peoples who came with the Mongols, but also their similarities, including the significant similarity of funeral rites, made it difficult to attribute and identify features for certain ethnocultural groups and chronological periods. The purpose of this paper is to trace possible solutions to this problem. Modern technologies can also help with this - namely, 3-D modelling of artefacts from burials, which allows us to learn the detailed parameters of each object and visualize it in high resolution. For this work, three 3-D models were created - one object from each burial site, which will be characterized in the paper. The models also perform an important task of preserving cultural heritage, because unfortunately, since 2014, because of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, nomadic monuments from the medieval steppe of Ukraine have been destroyed.
El beso de Satán: leer a Bernanos
Authors: Falque Emmanuel , Novoa-Rojas Francisco
Published: July 2024

Quisiéramos vivir “bajo el sol de Dios” (Ecl. 8, 15), pero nos descubrimos bajo el sol de Satanás. Nadie más que Bernanos lo ha visto, y también lo ha sabido, pues la literatura alcanza lo que ni la filosofía ni la teología logran expresar, especialmente en lo que respecta al tormento del mal. Oculto bajo la figura del “maquignon picard”, y por tanto de un hombre ordinario, el diablo no se deja ver; prefiere disfrazarse. No existe el mal de un lado y el bien del otro en Bernanos, sino más bien “el mal bajo la figura del bien”. Tal es su suprema astucia, y también su modo más seguro de desenmascararnos. Confundiendo las fronteras, haciéndose pasar por nadie siendo alguien, prefiriendo el “Frío” del hielo al calor de las llamas, y yaciendo con el abad Donissan para quitarle su aliento, Satanás nos acecha siempre, menos para mostrarse que para atraparnos. Una “lectura filosófica” de estas páginas fulgurantes de Sous le soleil de Satan (encuentro del abad Donissan con el maquignon picard) elevará a Bernanos al rango de los más grandes pensadores católicos. Nadie lo había dudado. Pero leerlo y releerlo permite confirmarlo. .
Cómo lograr una relación libre con la técnica según Heidegger
Authors: Dreyfus Hubert , Solernó Juan
Published: July 2024

De acuerdo con Hubert L. Dreyfus, a Heidegger no le preocupaba el problema del control humano de la técnica, que sí concierne a los teóricos que conciben la técnica como ideología. En su texto, Dreyfus sostiene que la cuestión es más bien la comprensión del ser como mera materia prima proyectada en la cosmovisión técnica del Occidente moderno. Sólo dándonos cuenta de que el ser mismo ordena esta dispensación podremos comenzar a distanciarnos de esa visión del mundo. En última instancia, la técnica no es una cuestión política sino un modo de donación específico de la era moderna. Esta comprensión nos sitúa más allá de una visión puramente tecnológica de la vida y nos abre a una relación diferente con la técnica. Lo que se necesita es un nuevo sentido de realidad que privilegie las facetas no-tecnológicas de la experiencia y de la comunidad. En ese contexto, la técnica continuaría existiendo y haciendo su trabajo, pero ya no formaría el horizonte del ser y la comprensión.
Do Australian 19th Century Gold Discoveries have Implications for Interpreting Early Gold Mining Elsewhere?
Authors: Bettenay Leigh
Published: July 2024

Eight discovery histories of well-documented Australian goldfields indicate the bonanza recoveries available to “first-movers” into previously unmined areas. These have implications for how we interpret goldfields elsewhere that have been repeatedly re-worked since Antiquity and where earliest exploitation has left no clear record. Australian gold was first mined after European settlement in the 19th century, and the manual techniques in the initial stages were not substantially better than available to Bronze Age miners. Dry blowing was used extensively in both arid and seasonally dry regions, often as an initial step followed by transport to a water source. The ease of gold recovery from placers conferred a huge competitive advantage over lode gold, which required crushing and grinding. Hence, early production was generally dominated by free gold recovered from proximal settings including non-alluvial placers (residual, eluvial, colluvial, and hillslope areas). Earliest returns were often prodigious: 5 to 50 grams of gold or more per miner per day in the discovery phase, and 1-5 grams while unworked ground remained. Commonly these high returns were prolonged by “rolling rushes” in which multiple nearby gold occurrences were discovered. Nevertheless, production waned rapidly (within 2-15 years) unless major lodes or large distal placers were discovered. Early returns are not a good predictor of overall productivity: more than 90 percent of gold was recovered in the initial burst of activity on some fields. Colluvial and proximal alluvial placer mining overwhelmingly dominated early production in most Australian goldfields but leave minimal archaeological evidence. That was probably the case elsewhere in the world, where gold was first mined in the Bronze Age or earlier, and we should heed this when interpreting their earliest mining phases.
LEGISLACIÓN DE BIBLIOTECAS DE ANDALUCÍA
Authors: FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS SEVERIANO , PÉREZ MONGUIÓ JOSÉ MARÍA
Published: July 2024

La regulación de las Bibliotecas de Andalucía tiene su origen en la doceava Ley que emanaba de nuestro Parlamento, hecho que deja de relieve la importancia que desde el inicio del Estado Autonómico se le otorgó a la materia, como uno de los ejes de la cultura en Andalucía. La Ley 8/1983, de 3 e noviembre, derogada por la Ley 13/2003, de 22 de noviembre, del Sistema Andaluz de Bibliotecas y Centros de Documentación.
Perlindungan Hukum terhadap Dokter dalam Memberikan Pelayanan Kesehatan Bagi Pasien yang Menolak Tindakan Medis yang Mengakibatkan Kematian
Authors: Ramadhani Adinda Eka
Published: July 2024

This research examines the legal protection of doctors in the context of healthcare services at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital in Semarang, especially in situations where patients refuse emergency medical procedures recommended by doctors, which could potentially result in death. Through an empirical juridical approach, this study analyzes the applicable legal framework, hospital readiness, and factors influencing the provision of legal protection to doctors. The research findings indicate that Indonesian positive law provides a strong foundation for the legal protection of doctors, while the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital in Semarang has demonstrated its readiness through well-established standard procedures and effective communicative approaches. However, there are still inhibiting factors such as a lack of legal awareness among medical staff and issues with medical record documentation. Therefore, this research is expected to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of legal protection for doctors in the practice of healthcare services
Trends in Input-Output Relation and Structural Changes in Input Cost of Major Crops in West Bengal
Authors: Adak Sridev
Published: July 2024

"The structural change of input cost refers to the change in the intensity of labour and capital (seed, fertilizers, pesticides, machineries etc.) used in agriculture. An attempt has been made to analyse the structural changes of input cost along with the trends in input-output relation of the three major crops (paddy, jute and potato) in West Bengal during 1999-00 to 2019-20 by using data of the Cost of Cultivation of Principal crops in India, Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It is found that the structural intensity of input cost shifts towards a more capital-intensive direction during 1999-00 to 2009-10, but then the situation is reversed to more labourintensive in terms of input cost during 2009-10 to 2019-20. To investigate the reasons, the study found that the higher labour cost is the main reason for this. Though the physical unit of labour per hectare decreased during the second phase (2009-10 to 2019-20), the high wage rate increased the share of labour cost and the total cost of cultivation. In the trend of the input-output relation of the state’s agricultural production, the study observed a decline in the input-output ratio (profitability from cultivation) for the crop paddy and jute, but it increased for the potato. The higher growth of input cost over output price during reference periods is the main reason for the decline in profitability of the crops in West Bengal."
The Impact of Globalization on Economic Security and Innovative Public Management Tools for the Development of Strategies for Ensuring the Spheres of National Security
Authors: Slisar Pavlo
Published: July 2024

"The article represents an attempt of comprehending modern processes and overall landscape of public management, determining the urgent necessity for innovative tools introduction. In particular, it is shown that today geoeconomics paradigm and securitization approach create extremely complex and ever changing, hardly predictable environment for public management, pushing states to apply Agile concept."
Legal Consequences of Economic and Financial Damage Caused to Cultural Heritage: The Case of Armed Aggression against Ukraine
Authors: Zahorskyi Volodymyr
Published: July 2024

"The article attempts complex comprehension of the acute issue concerning reimbursement of economic and financial damage caused by the full-scale armed aggression of Russian Federation against Ukraine. Based on historical retrospect, the authors analyze the legal consequences of damage to cultural heritage, research efforts of international organizations, and approval of appropriate documents, highlight available precedents and solutions, and outline possible vectors of actions for Ukraine."
Cyber Protection of Financial Data in Accounting: Implementation and Use of Cryptographic Techniques
Authors: Akimova Olena
Published: July 2024

"The primary objective of this study is to explore the effectiveness of cryptographic techniques in enhancing the cyber protection of financial data within accounting practices. As the digital landscape evolves, the security of financial information becomes increasingly critical. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of cryptographic methods and understand their impact on various facets of accounting systems. The study employs a two-pronged analytical approach: matrix analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Through matrix analysis, focusing on substitution cyphers like the Hill cypher, the research provides a technical evaluation of encryption techniques. This analysis highlights the effectiveness of cryptographic methods in ensuring data confidentiality and integrity. The SEM analysis further reveals significant findings: Cryptographic techniques notably enhance perceived security (with a path coefficient β of 0.2 and a p-value of 0.03) and regulatory compliance (β = 0.5, p < 0.01). A positive impact on user satisfaction (β = 0.25, p = 0.04) is observed, albeit with challenges in implementation, particularly in training and technological infrastructure. The study concludes that cryptographic techniques are essential in safeguarding financial data in accounting. However, their effectiveness centres on strategic implementation, which includes considerations for user-centric design and adherence to evolving regulatory standards. The research highlights the importance of a balanced approach to cybersecurity, integrating advanced cryptographic methods with practical considerations for their implementation. This study contributes both qualitative insights and quantitative evidence, offering valuable guidance for practitioners, IT security experts, and policymakers in developing robust cyber protection strategies in the accounting sector."
Application of AI Technology for the Development of Destination Tourism towards an Intelligent Information System
Authors: Das S.
Published: July 2024

"The pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is fundamentally transforming industries and daily life. AI, an emulation of human intelligence in machines, endows systems with the capacity to autonomously learn reason and make decisions. By processing extensive datasets at unprecedented speeds, AI is ushering in a revolution across diverse domains, including healthcare, finance, education and manufacturing. Its applications span from elevating customer experiences through personalized recommendations to propelling advancements in areas like autonomous vehicles and precision agriculture. With the tourism industry in transformative evolution, AI is pivotal in enhancing visitor experiences, streamlining operations, and fostering sustainable destination management. AI-powered solutions personalize and simplify the entire traveller journey, offering tailored recommendations for pre-trip planning, on-site experiences and post-travel engagement. This not only boosts customer satisfaction but also elevates the overall appeal and competitiveness of destinations. Moreover, AI optimizes operational processes by utilizing predictive analytics and machine learning for demand forecasting, resource allocation, and crowd management. This facilitates data-driven decision-making, promoting efficient resource utilization and minimizing environmental impact. In sustainable tourism, AI monitors and manages environmental factors, employing smart sensors and analytics to assess ecological impact. This enables the implementation of proactive measures to preserve natural resources and protect biodiversity, contributing to smart infrastructure development for destination resilience. The integration of AI in destination tourism drives economic growth and enhances safety for travellers. AI-powered systems analyse real-time data to detect and respond to potential threats, ensuring a secure environment. As the tourism industry evolves, embracing AI becomes imperative for destinations to remain competitive, sustainable, and resilient. This abstract provides insights into the diverse applications of AI in destination tourism, underscoring benefits for tourists and destination management stakeholders."
Comparative Analysis of Impulse Buying Behaviour Across Retail Channels: A Study of Physical Stores, E-commerce Websites and Mobile Shopping Apps
Authors: Das Saumendra
Published: July 2024

"The nuanced dynamics of impulse buying behaviour across diverse retail channels unveil a fascinating interplay between consumer psychology and the unique attributes of physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and mobile shopping apps. Delving into the intricate landscape of impulse buying behaviour across three prominent retail channels, namely physical brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce websites, and mobile shopping applications, sheds light on how retail environments shape and influence impulsive buying behaviours. Employing a comprehensive research framework that encompasses the realms of behavioural psychology, astute marketing strategies and the nuanced analysis of digital interfaces unveils the underpinnings that drive impulsive purchases in each distinct retail environment. By means of meticulous data collection and rigorous scrutiny, this research discerns the unique determinants of impulsive buying behaviour, encompassing consumer motivations, environmental cues and the pivotal role of technology becomes apparent. The comparative analysis not only enriches understanding of the impulse buying phenomenon but also provides actionable insights for retailers and marketers keen on creating bespoke strategies tailored to the specific attributes of each retail channel. Presenting realistic implications for businesses seeking to optimize consumer engagement and bolster sales in today’s multifaceted retail landscape, the recognition of the varied triggers behind impulse buying across different platforms empowers retailers to cultivate precision-targeted approaches that deeply resonate with their intended audience, thereby amplifying the efficacy of their marketing endeavours. Undertaking an exhaustive comparative analysis of impulsive buying behaviour"
Exploring FDI Policies and Trends: Insights from the Indian Landscape
Authors: T.D. Aswani,
Published: July 2024

"In the present-day global economic landscape, FDI emerges as a pivotal driver for economic progress, especially in developing nations. Over recent years, propelled by the wave of globalization, numerous Asian developing economies have experienced a substantial surge in FDI. Notably, India has emerged as a prominent FDI destination, witnessing a notable upswing in FDI inflows. Given the paramount significance of FDI in the modern economic landscape and its noteworthy strides in India, a comprehensive analysis encompassing shifts in FDI policy, determinants of FDI attraction, and its ramifications on the domestic economy becomes imperative. This paper endeavors to scrutinize the evolution of FDI policies in India, delve into the diverse factors shaping FDI influx and ultimately assess the profound impact that FDI has exerted on the Indian economic landscape. FDI Surge in India: India has experienced a substantial surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in recent years, making it a prominent destination for global investors."
Digital Agriculture using advanced ICT and Agricultural Information Systems- The general and financial aspects in Indian Context
Authors: Paul P.K.
Published: July 2024

"Agricultural Informatics is a modern and interdisciplinary field of practice and study. It has incorporated from the information technologies, basic technologies and various aspects of agriculture, and horticulture. Agricultural Informatics sometimes refereed as ICT in Agriculture, Agricultural Information Systems, Agro Information Technology, etc, It is dedicated in transforming agriculture sector supported by information driven systems which are supported by ICT). Agro Informatics is responsible in delivering as well as accessing information. The applications in Agro Informatics in agriculture enhancing agriculture production, nationally and internationally and as a result new practicing concepts been developed called Digital Agriculture and Smart Agriculture. In addition to basic Information Technologies Agricultural Informatics is also supported by different other emerging sub components such as Big Data, Data Analytics, Cloud and Virtualization, Internet of Things, Wireless network with Converged Network, Usability and HCI, UXD, Sensor and Multimedia Systems. Different economical and financial issues are alarming and growing internationally in respect of Agriculture and environment. A proper Agro Informatics practices can lead the development a healthy and sophisticated agricultural systems, and proper applications helps in reaching the status of Digital Agriculture and Smart Farming supported by government, administration, universities, agricultural institutes and associations. This paper highlights the basics of Agro Informatics and Financial aspects related to the Smart Agriculture in Indian context. As a review based work existing works complied and reported here."
Financial Constraints and Issues of e-Governance in India
Authors: Hoque Mahabubul
Published: July 2024

"In e-Governance, the government generally uses ICT or Information and Communication Technology for governance. e-Governance completes its function with the help of ICT. It offers government services, and the exchange of information. It also combines information portals and previously supplied services. Generally, digital governance with the help of technology completes the governance process to supply online services. India belongs to the developing countries in the world. However, it should merge the socio-economic goals with good governance efficiently. In the age of ICT, nearly every country in the world used ICT in their administration, delivering services to their citizens on time. e-Governance has an effect on every area of the Indian economy. e-Governance projects have started in India by the Indian government. It delivering as many services online as feasible. Different e-Governance projects have been undertaken. Different projects have been started by the Indian Government such as digital India, e-seva, smart govt, e-kranti and many more. These initiatives all appear to be more beneficial to the citizens overall. But, e-Governance implementation certain problems are still there. Successful e-Governance implementation, these problems may consider as an obstacle. The problems are such as cultural, technical limitations, socioeconomic, privacy and security issues etc. The government is certain that these obstacles can be removed. In this study the author has discussed about these matters."
Women’s Struggle Reflected in Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions: A Feminist Approach
Authors: Senly Darryl Augie  , Siti Hanifa
Published: July 2024

Gender equality between men and women has been attained in plenty of countries during the past few centuries as the battle for women’s rights has progressed. This research concentrates on the female characters, specifically Draupadi and Amba. The objective of this research is to discover how female characters fight for equality in Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions. This research evaluates the data using qualitative methods and Naomi Wolf’s power feminism. The findings indicate that Draupadi strives for equality by wielding power, collaborating with a man, respecting another woman’s beauty choice, being able to voice her opinions, and making significant decision-making. Meanwhile, Amba decides to utilize her power, gain advantage of male strength, and take responsibility to fulfill her own needs.
Integrated Approach to Flood Risk Management: A Comprehensive Thematic Review in the Malaysia Context
Authors: Saad Mohammad Syamsyul Hairi , Ali Mohamad Idris , Razi Putri Zulaiha , Ramli Noram Irwan , Bawono Adi Setiabudi
Published: July 2024

This research addresses a need in the literature on flood risk management in Malaysia, particularly as it relates to development projects. Understanding and improving risk management strategies is crucial as Malaysian floods increase. A thematic literature review was used to search relevant 2018–2023 literature. It exhaustively searched scholarly databases, and government, and international organization reports. Multi-thematic analysis was used to understand the flood risk management narrative. The study shows that Malaysian flood risk management strategies need a more holistic and integrated approach. The development of an integrated framework is a significant step forward because it allows for the better coordination of developmental project initiatives with strategies meant to mitigate and manage flood risks. Effective collaboration between the federal government, Malaysian local authorities, urban planners, developers, and construction firms is crucial. Effective flood management requires accurate risk assessment by consultants, developers, and local authorities to integrate current and future development projects in flood-prone areas. Project development requires strategy, overview, and flood risk assessment in planning permission can produce creative and secure results.
Demiryollarında Jeolojik Tehlikelerin Belirlenmesi ve Afet Risk Yönetimine Katkısı
Authors: Özsoy Emre Aytuğ
Published: July 2024

Günümüzde iklim değişikliği ve küresel ısınmanın etkisiyle her geçen gün yaşanan afet sayısı artmaktadır. Afetlerin dünya ölçeğinde dağılımına bakıldığında Deprem şüphesiz ilk sırayı almaktadır. Bilindiği üzere ülkemiz 11 ilimizi yakından etkileyen 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş depremlerini yaşamıştır. Kısa aralıklarla ve şiddeti yüksek olan bu iki deprem sonrası can ve mal kayıplarımız üzücü bir tablo haline gelmiştir. Deprem sonrasını Ulaştırma-Lojistik açısından incelediğimizde 11 ilin kara-hava ve demir yolu bağlantıları afetin ilk 72 saatinde maalesef sekteye uğramıştır. Demiryolları özelinde bu tabloyu incelediğimizde Demiryollarında Jeolojik Tehlikelerin belirlenmesinin önemi bir kez daha ortaya çıkmıştır: Deprem, Heyelan, Oturma-Çökme ve Taşkın-çamur akması gibi jeolojik etkenler demiryollarında jeolojik tehlike risklerinin önde gelenidir. Bu riskler tekil olmayıp deprem sırasında ikili üçlü etkiler yaratabilmektedir. Yapılan bu çalışmada Demiryollarında Jeolojik olası riskler belirlenerek bu risklerin afet risk yönetime katkısı incelenmiş ve bu kapsamda çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur.
Paris İklim Anlaşması ve Sürdürülebilir Lojistik Kapsamında Lojistik Köy Yeri Seçimi: Türkiye Örneği
Authors: Kaplan Mustafa Sait , Gümüş Mehmet , Özder Emir Hüseyin
Published: July 2024

Ülkemizin de taraf olduğu Paris İklim Anlaşması, küresel ısınma artışının azaltılması amacıyla 2050 yılına kadar sıfır emisyon hedefini taşımaktadır. Bu hedefe doğrultusunda taraf ülkelerden sera gazı emisyonunun azaltılmasına yönelik planlama yapılması beklenmektedir. Sera gazı salınımın önemli bir bölümü lojistik faaliyetlerden kaynaklanmaktadır. Ulusal ve uluslararası geçişlerin yapıldığı kapsamlı merkezler olan lojistik köyler, ülkemizde gerçekleştirilen lojistik faaliyetlerin de ana merkezleri arasında yer almaktadır. Lojistik köy yeri seçimi, trafik yoğunluğunun azaltılması ve çok modlu taşımanın geliştirilmesiyle beraber sera gazı emisyonun azaltılması açısında önem arz etmektedir. Kamu kaynakları kullanılarak kurulacak lojistik köy yerinin seçimi, Paris İklim Anlaşması’nın gerekliliği olan emisyon azalımı ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine katkı sunacak potansiyele sahiptir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, TCDD’nin Türkiye’de kurmayı planladığı lojistik köy yeri alternatiflerinin sürdürülebilir lojistik kapsamında değerlendirilerek sıralanması ve öncelikli lojistik köy yerlerinin belirlenmesidir. Çalışmada detaylı literatür taraması yapılmış ve sürdürülebilir lojistiğin başta çevresel olmak üzere ekonomik ve sosyal boyutları dikkate alınarak kullanılacak kriterler seçilmiştir. Dört ana ve on beş alt kriter, lojistik alanında çalışan uzmanların görüşüne başvurularak AHP yöntemiyle değerlendirilmiştir. Alternatiflerin sıralanmasında TOPSIS ve Fuzzy TOPSIS yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. TOPSİS yöntemi sonucu Yeşilbayır/İstanbul öncelikli alternatif olurken Fuzzy TOPSİS yöntemiyle Çandarlı/İzmir lojistik köyü en iyi alternatif olarak bulunmuştur. Diğer alternatiflerin her iki yöntemde de sıralaması değişmemiştir.
Ray Sıcaklığı Takip Sistemleri (RSTS) için En Uygun Yerlerin Belirlenmesinde Termal Kameralardan Yararlanılması: Hızlı Analiz Metotları Geliştirilmesi
Authors: Çeçen Ferhat , Aktaş Bekir
Published: July 2024

Küresel ısınma ve iklim değişikliği tüm dünyada etkisini artırmaktadır. Bu nedenle modern demiryollarında anlık/sürekli veri sağlayan ray sıcaklığı takip sistemlerinin (RSTS) kullanılması, artık bir gereklilik hâlini almıştır. Ancak söz konusu cihazların yüzlerce kilometrelik demiryolu hat kesimleri içerisinde nerelere konumlandırılacağı konusunda belirsizlikler söz konusudur. Termal kameraların bu alanda fayda sağlayabileceği öngörülmektedir. Bununla birlikte literatürde bu kameraların ray sıcaklığı ölçümünde hangi prosedürlerle kullanılabileceğine dair çalışmalar oldukça yetersizdir. Bu çalışmada konu hakkında detaylı ölçüm ve analizler gerçekleştirilmiş ve ray gövdesinden termal görüntü alınmasının daha uygun olduğu, analizlerinde yansıyan sıcaklık değeri olarak ortam hava sıcaklığı değerinin, ray gövdesi emisyon katsayısı olarak çalışma içerisinde belirlenen ortalama değerin kullanılmasının gerçek ray sıcaklığı değerleri ile örtüşen sonuçlar sağlayabildiği belirlenmiştir.
Yüksek Hızlı Trenlerde (YHT) Sefer-Makinist Eşleştirmesi
Authors: Duman Halim , Çakir Fatih , Gökçen Hadi
Published: July 2024

TCDD, 2003 yılında Yüksek Hızlı Tren (YHT) hatlarını ilk olarak Ankara-Eskişehir arasında döşemeye başlamıştır. 13 Mart 2009 tarihinde Ankara-Eskişehir hattının ticari seferlere açılması ile birlikte hızlı tren işletmeciliğine geçilmiştir. Seferler Ankara-Eskişehir arası 2 gidiş 2 geliş olmak üzere günde toplam 4 sefer ile başlamış olup, 04.05.2024 tarihi itibariyle Ankara, Eskişehir, Konya, İstanbul, Karaman ve Sivas şehirlerine 32 gidiş, 32 geliş olmak üzere toplam 64 sefere ulaşmıştır. Artan sefer sayısı ile birlikte trenlerde görev alan personel sayısı artmış ve bu personelin planlanması da zorlaşmıştır. YHT ‘lerde görev alan personelin mevcut seferler için planlaması, ilgili birimler tarafından elle (manuel olarak) yapılmaktadır. Planlamanın manuel yapılması; makinist çalışma sürelerinin dengeli olmaması ve planlamanın yetersizliği sorunlarının yanında, planlama sürecinin uzun sürmesine de sebep olmaktadır. YHT için Ankara, Eskişehir, Konya, İstanbul, Karaman ve Sivas hatlarına ilaveten yakın zamanda Bursa ve İzmir hatlarının da açılacak olması bu süreci daha da karmaşıklaştıracaktır. Bu çalışma ile, YHT trenlerinin optimum sefer eşleştirmesi yapılarak makinist ihtiyacının belirlemesi sağlanmıştır. Planlama kısmının ilk aşamasında kapasite planlaması yapılmış, ikinci aşamasında ise mevcut personeli optimum çalıştırabilmek için matematiksel modeller geliştirilmiştir. Geliştirilen bu modeller CPLEX Studio IDE programında çözdürülme imkanı var iken, bu tarz programlar, ek maliyet gerektireceğinden, her problem MS Excel VBA programlama dilinde kodlanmış ve MS Excel eklentisi olan OpenSolver kullanılarak çözdürülmüştür. Geliştirilen sistemler, tüm olası durumlar için en iyi çözümleri bulabilmektedir.
Geleceğin Taşımacılık Altyapısı İçin Çeşitli Cam Elyaf Takviyeli Kompozit Ürünlerle Donatılandırılan Demiryolu Beton Traversleri Hakkında Bir İnceleme
Authors: Köroğlu Reşat , Erkendirci Ömer Faruk
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma kapsamında farklı cam elyaf takviyeli kompozit ürünler kullanılarak konvansiyonel öngerilmeli beton travers mukavemet değerlerine ulaşarak milli ve daha düşük maliyetlerde ürünler almak için deneyler yürütülmüştür. Yapılan test ve analizler sonucunda cam elyaftan mamul dokuma kumaş, keçe kumaş, çeşitli ebatlarda kırpıntılar (kesik elyaf katkılar) ve dairesel çubuklar (donatılar) kullanılarak imal edilen test numunelerinin Dywidag normunda öngermeli beton traversler için istenilen kriterleri yakalayamadığı görülmüştür. Bununla birlikte söz konusu değerlere en yüksek oranda yaklaşan ve fayda/maliyet açısından en yüksek verim alınan cam elyaf dairesel çubukların ebatları ve beton dökümü sırasındaki dizilişleri ile beton reçetesi (beton karışım oranı) üzerine çalışmaların genişletilebileceği ve geleceğin taşımacılık altyapısı için milli, daha düşük maliyet ve daha yüksek kullanım ömrünü yakalamak adına önemli katkıları olacağı değerlendirilmiştir.
Pengaruh Self Regulated Learning dan Self Efficacy terhadap Hasil Belajar Pengolahan dan Penyajian Makanan Siswa Kelas XII SMKN 1 Cerme
Authors: Rahmayani Fidya , Bahar Asrul , Pangesthi Lucia Tri , Miranti Mauren Gita
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh self-regulated learning (SRL) dan self-efficacy terhadap hasil belajar pengolahan dan penyajian makanan pada siswa kelas XII SMKN 1 Cerme. Menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan model ex-post facto korelasional, data dikumpulkan melalui penyebaran angket dan pengumpulan nilai akademik. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas XII jurusan kuliner dengan total 67 siswa, yang dipilih menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh. Analisis data meliputi uji asumsi prasyarat dan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh signifikan dari SRL dan self-efficacy secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap hasil belajar siswa, dengan nilai signifikansi masing-masing sebesar 0.709, 0.176, dan 0.394. Koefisien determinasi (R²) sebesar 4.5% mengindikasikan bahwa hanya sebagian kecil variabilitas dalam hasil belajar yang dapat dijelaskan oleh kedua variabel tersebut, sementara faktor-faktor lain mungkin memiliki pengaruh yang lebih besar.