bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quasi-linear masking against SCA and FIA, with cost amortization
Authors: Carlet Claude , Daif Abderrahman , Guilley Sylvain , Tavernier Cédric
Published: December 2023

The implementation of cryptographic algorithms must be protected against physical attacks. Side-channel and fault injection analyses are two prominent such implementation-level attacks. Protections against either do exist. Against sidechannel attacks, they are characterized by SNI security orders: the higher the order, the more difficult the attack.In this paper, we leverage fast discrete Fourier transform to reduce the complexity of high-order masking. The security paradigm is that of code-based masking. Coding theory is amenable both to mask material at a prescribed order, by mixing the information, and to detect and/or correct errors purposely injected by an attacker. For the first time, we show that quasi-linear masking (pioneered by Goudarzi, Joux and Rivain at ASIACRYPT 2018) can be achieved alongside with cost amortisation. This technique consists in masking several symbols/bytes with the same masking material, therefore improving the efficiency of the masking. We provide a security proof, leveraging both coding and probing security arguments. Regarding fault detection, our masking is capable of detecting up to d faults, where 2d + 1 is the length of the code, at any place of the algorithm, including within gadgets. In addition to the theory, that makes use of the Frobenius Additive Fast Fourier Transform, we show performance results, in a C language implementation, which confirms in practice that the complexity is quasi-linear in the code length.
Pengaruh Iklan dan Brand Ambassador Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Lemonilo di Kota Palembang
Authors: Julianto Julianto , Michelle Christabel , Wahyudi Pipen , Sahputra Rheci Dwi
Published: December 2023

Kemajuan teknologi pada zaman sekarang berkembang sangat pesat. Akibatnya internet lebih mudah diakses oleh semua orang. Pada saat bermain media sosial, seringkali muncul iklan yang diperankan oleh seseorang yang terkenal seperti artis, dimana iklan yang menampilkan seseorang yang terkenal atau yang bisa disebut brand ambassador ini menarik konsumen untuk melakukan keputusan pembelian dari barang yang diiklankan. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk menganalisis dan mengetahui pengaruh iklan dan brand ambassador terhadap keputusan pembelian. Analisis ini menggunakan variabel Independen atau variabel X yaitu iklan dan brand ambassador. Variabel dependen atau variabel Y yaitu keputusan pembelian. Satuan unit atau objek pada penelitian ini ialah konsumen lemonilo yang berdomisili dan bertempat tinggal di Kota Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan non probability sampling dengan teknik pengambilan purposive sampling dengan metode pengujian hipotesis analisis regresi berganda. jumlah responden sebanyak 103 konsumen lemonilo di Kota Palembang. Dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa iklan dan brand ambassador memiliki pengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian lemonilo di Kota Palembang.
 
Technological advances nowadays are developing very rapidly. As a result, the internet is more easily accessible to everyone. When playing on social media, advertisements often appear played by someone famous, such as an artist, where advertisements featuring someone famous or what could be called a brand ambassador attract consumers to make purchasing decisions about the goods being advertised. The purpose of this research is to analyze and determine the influence of advertising and the Ambassador brand on purchasing decisions. This analysis uses independent variables or variable X, namely advertising and brand ambassador. The dependent variable or variable Y is the purchasing decision. The units or objects in this research are lemonilo consumers who are domiciled and reside in Palembang City. This research uses nonprobability sampling with a purposive sampling technique with a multiple regression analysis hypothesis testing method. Respondents totaled 103 lemonilo consumers in Palembang City. From this research it is known that advertising and the Ambassador brand have a positive and significant influence on Lemonilo purchasing decisions in Palembang City.
The influence of biological factors in genesis of mass murders
Authors:   Associate professor, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Ilić Aleksandra , Starčević Ana ,   Assistant professor Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade
Published: December 2023

In this paper, the authors, starting from the established division of mass murders in the criminological literature, analyze the available research results on cases of mass murders, that is, their etiology. Considering that the analysis of all possible factors that can constitute individual criminogenesis would require much more space, in this paper the emphasis is on the biological factors of crime. The authors start from traditional biological understandings in criminology, such as the study of the connection between physical constitution and crime, or the influence of genetic factors, which they complement with more modern approaches, such as the analysis of neurological, endocrinological and other biologically relevant conditions, i.e. abnormalities while simultaneously investigating their influence on the manifestation of aggression in general but also especially in the context of mass murders. The authors expect the work to be the contribution to the better understanding of the etiology of mass murders and generally violent crimes.
CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF EMBEZZLEMENT IN THE SERVICE IN THE CRIMINAL LAW OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ASPECT (NORM AND CASE LAW)
Authors:   Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Travnik, State Investigation and Protection Agency, Karović Sadmir , Simović Marina M. ,   Associate Professor Secretary of the Ombudsman for Children Faculty of Legal Sciences of the Pan-European University “Apeiron”
Published: December 2023

The focus of the authors’ interest is the criminal offense of embezzlement in the service, which we classify in the catalogue of corrupt criminal offences, by its nature, operationalization method, consequences and other specificities. In addition, it is a criminal offense from the catalogue of premeditated criminal offenses, so the paper pays due attention to the interconnection and cumulative conditionality of objective and subjective elements, that is, the action of execution and the subjective component. Special attention is directed to the discovery of the existence of this criminal offense, i.e. the realistic discovery possibilities and capacities, then the objectivesubjective concept based on the legal description of this criminal offense, and the aspect of gathering the necessary evidence in connection with establishing the existence of the criminal offense and guilt, considering the restrictive legal requirements. The complexity of discovering and proving this criminal offense arises from the very nature of this criminal offense and certain specificities that are directly related to the way it is operationalized. The criminal law autonomy and independence, as well as the clear differentiation of this criminal offense in relation to other related criminal offences, are emphasized in order to avoid (possible) wrong identifications, and with the aim of a better and more comprehensive understanding of the very nature of this criminal offence
Corporate Social Responsibility Towards Tax Aggressiveness with Corporate Governance Mechanisms as a Moderation Variable (Empirical Study of Mining Companies on The Indonesian Stock Exchange)
Authors:   Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Khairun Jl Yusuf Abdulrahman, Kota Ternate, Maluku Utara, Indonesia, Suwito Suwito , Darwis Herman ,   Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Khairun Jl Yusuf Abdulrahman, Kota Ternate, Maluku Utara, Indonesia, Ohorella Rizki Wahyu Utami ,   Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Khairun Jl Yusuf Abdulrahman, Kota Ternate, Maluku Utara, Indonesia, Nindiasari Avininda Dewi ,   Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Social and Humaniora, Universitas 'Aisyiyah Yogyakarta Jl. Siliwangi Jl. Ringroad Barat, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

This research aims to provide empirical evidence of the influence of good corporate governance on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and tax aggressiveness. The population in this research is all mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2021 period. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. The test tools used are simple regression analysis of panel data and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results of this study found that corporate social responsibility has no effect on tax aggressiveness, independent commissioners do not moderate the effect of corporate social responsibility on tax aggressiveness, audit committees moderate the effect of corporate social responsibility on tax aggressiveness.
A NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF A UNIFIED EVALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR DIVERSE JOB SPECIALIZATIONS IN THE JOII WORKSTREAM
Authors:   Faculty of General Engineering, Holy Angel University, Pampanga, Philippines, Frigillana Katherine G. , Jocson Joefil C. ,   Faculty, Graduate School, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, Muldong Roviel Manfre C. ,   Revit Specialist Manager, Joii Workstream-Homecorp Construction, Pampanga, Philippines, Natividad Lester O. ,   Faculty of Electronics Engineering, Don Honorio Ventura State University, Pampanga,Philippines, Tiongson Hazel T. ,   Faculty of General Engineering, Holy Angel University, Pampanga, Philippines
Published: December 2023

This study explores the possibility and potential benefits of creating a standardized evaluation framework for various job specializations within Joii Workstream. Joii Workstream is a business process outsourcing (BPO) company that provides office-based support to the construction industry. This research addresses subjectivity, bias, and inconsistency in performance assessments. The proposed solution is to establish a standard set of criteria for evaluation. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews with key personnel. The results indicate that there are issues with the current evaluation practices. Although the employees remain neutral, they recognize that there is room for improvement. Challenges and opportunities are associated with implementing a unified framework, particularly regarding the diverse nature of job specializations. While most employees believe in the potential of a unified evaluation framework, they remain neutral about its feasibility. The study recommends a thorough assessment of current practices, transparent communication, stakeholder engagement, and a phased implementation approach to address concerns and enhance the effectiveness of the evaluation framework. Successful implementation is expected to lead to improved organizational efficiency, standardized evaluation criteria, and enhanced transparency in performance expectations. The research provides valuable insights into the broader field of human resource management, serving as a reference for organizations seeking to optimize their performance evaluation processes for diverse job specializations.
Determining Factors of E-Wallet Use Behavioral Intention: Application and Extension of The UTAUT Model
Authors:   Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Dharma Andalas University, Padang-Indonesia, Mulyati Yofina , Elsandra Yesi ,   Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Dharma Andalas University, Padang-Indonesia, Alfian Alvin ,   Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Dharma Andalas University, Padang-Indonesia
Published: December 2023

Technological developments are changing society's transaction patterns, both individual and corporate. Technology also has an important role with the emergence of new innovations in the financial sector which periodically replace the role of cash as a transaction tool with digital financial transactions. Digital financial transactions are increasingly in demand in the financial sector and have high potential to replace cash and become the most effective way to complete transactions quickly. Currently, the use of e-wallets based on non-cash transactions is growing due to the ease and practicality of transactions (starting from simple, time efficient, lots of promos offered, no need to go to the bank, and safe) offered by digital wallet service providers. This research aims to look at determining factors of e-wallet use behavioral intention: application and extension of the UTAUT model. The objects of this research were e-wallet service users in the city of Padang with a sample of 210 people. The sampling technique uses a nonprobability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. The independent variables in this research are effort expectancy, perceived enjoyment, performance expectancy, then the dependent variable behavioral intention and the mediating variable satisfaction. The analysis method used is Partial Least Square (PLS). The research results found that effort expectancy has a positive and significant effect on behavioral intention. Performance expectancy Negative has no significant effect on behavioral intention. Effort expectancy has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. Perceived enjoyment has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction. Performance expectancy Positive has no significant effect on satisfaction. Satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on behavioral intention. Perceived enjoyment has a positive and significant effect on effort expectancy. Perceived enjoyment has a positive and significant effect on performance expectancy. Effort expectancy has a positive and significant effect on behavioral intention with satisfaction as an intervening variable. Performance expectancy Positive has no significant effect on behavioral intention with satisfaction as an intervening variable
Demand Planning Integration Best Practices: SAP SCM Perspective – PART 1
Authors:   Technology Professional, Department of Information and Technology, Stryker, USA, Azmeera Rajesh
Published: December 2023

The SAP Supply Chain Management is one of the key modules in SAP ERP and controls Production Planning, business forecasting and demand planning. It helps the organization to manage their supply chain process in a dynamic environment. SAP SCM is a complete software to cover key processes such as supply chain networking, supply chain planning and coordination, and supply chain execution. This article describes different case studies with solid results for demand planning bucket profiles, characteristic values, Mass processing, planning books etc.
Demand Planning Integration Best Practices: SAP SCM Perspective – PART 2
Authors:   Technology Professional, Department of Information and Technology, Stryker, USA, Azmeera Rajesh
Published: December 2023

SAP Supply Chain Management is one of the key modules in SAP ERP and controls Production Planning, business forecasting and demand planning. It helps the organization to manage their supply chain process in a dynamic environment. SAP SCM is a complete software to cover key processes such as supply chain networking, supply chain planning and coordination, and supply chain execution.
Achieving Workplace Equality With Cloud HR Software: Best Practices For Implementing A Successful Diversity and Inclusion Programs
Authors:   HR Technologies, US Foods Inc.Rosemont, USA, Nyathani Ramesh
Published: December 2023

The pursuit of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in organizational contexts has burgeoned into a pivotal business strategy, albeit with varying degrees of success. A myriad of D&I initiatives across industries has been met with challenges, manifesting in suboptimal outcomes and, in certain instances, outright failure. This paper seeks to explore the potential factors contributing to the lackluster performance of numerous D&I programs and endeavors to identify prospective avenues to circumvent these issues. Addressing workplace equality stands paramount in the evolution of a thriving, inclusive, and innovative organizational culture. The role of Human Resources (HR) is pivotal in orchestrating an environment that not only embraces diversity but also fosters an ethos of inclusivity and equality. Amidst the modern technological landscape, Cloud HR Software surfaces as a groundbreaking tool that amalgamates the virtues of cloud computing with HR functionalities, offering scalable, accessible, and robust solutions to mitigate disparities and anchor equal opportunities across all tiers of an organization. This paper elucidates the imperative of achieving workplace equality and how leveraging Cloud HR Software can potentially streamline this pursuit through comprehensive data analytics, real-time feedback, and developing equitable talent management strategies. I delve deep into various use-cases and empirically backed scenarios wherein organizations have successfully harnessed Cloud HR solutions to not only comprehend but also rectify structural and cultural inequalities, thereby propelling themselves toward a more egalitarian working environment. The exploration aims to shed light on practical strategies, inherent challenges, and ethical aspects interwoven with the deployment of Cloud HR Software while maintaining a keen eye on ensuring that technological advancements and organizational equality progress hand in hand. This white paper delves into the multifaceted challenges that permeate the implementation of D&I programs and elucidates pathways towards fruitful execution. Central to these challenges are superficial commitment, misaligned strategies, resistance to change, and the failure to intertwine inclusivity within organizational fabric, often culminating in suboptimal outcomes and disintegrated team dynamics. Through an exploratory lens, this paper concurrently sheds light on the critical success factors that underpin triumphant D&I initiatives.
AI in Performance Management: Redefining Performance Appraisals in the Digital Age
Authors:   HR Digital Transformation Architect, US Foods Inc. Rosemont, IL USA, Nyathani Ramesh
Published: December 2023

The digital age has ushered in a new era of workplace dynamics, challenging traditional methods of performance management. This paper examines the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in redefining performance appraisals, a critical component of Human Resources (HR) in the digital landscape. With the integration of AI, we delve into how performance metrics have evolved from standardized measures to dynamic, personalized indicators that offer real-time feedback and foster unbiased assessments. Through the lens of AI-driven analytics, the paper discusses the creation of tailored development plans and predictive management strategies that align with individual career paths and organizational goals. Case studies from pioneering organizations illustrate the practical application, outcomes, and challenges faced in the transition to AI-enhanced appraisals. Additionally, we address the ethical considerations and privacy concerns associated with AI and big data in performance evaluations. The paper culminates in strategic insights for preparing HR professionals and businesses for the implementation of AI-driven performance systems and speculates on the future landscape of performance management in the digital age. This research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of AI's capacity to enhance the appraisal process, ensuring more effective management of talent in an ever-evolving technological environment.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE ISLAM BY TURKS AND THE FIRST TRANSLATIONS OF THE QUR’AN IN TURKIC
Authors: Yushenmez Emek
Published: December 2023

After Turks had accepted Islam as the official state religion, the Qur’an was translated into Turkic as a whole. The emergence of the Islamic religion in the Arabian Peninsula dates back to the VI-VII centuries. The adoption of Islam as the official state religion among the Turks corresponds to circa three centuries after the birth of Islam. Suppose some Turkic tribes and small communities are exempted. In that case, Idil (Volga), the first independent Muslim Turkic state accepting Islam as the official state religion, is the state of Volga (Idyll) Bulgaria. Thus, Volga (Idyll) Bulgarian Khanate, the first independent Turkic-Islamic state, was completely far from Islamic countries, Bulgarian territory joined the Islamic geography with the acceptance of this religion, and the Bulgarian nation also accepted the spiritual authority of the Abbasid Caliphate.
The Qarakhanid Khanate, the Ghaznavid dynasty, and the Seljuq dynasty emerged as the Turkic-Islamic state in later periods. With the acceptance of Islam as the state religion, the translation of the Qur’an into Turkic accelerated. As the patron of the religion was a state institution in this way, translation activities gained an official quality.
The first translations of the Qur’an into Turkic were made using the word-for-word translation technique, which is often referred to as interlinear translation. Turkic equivalents were given to each Arabic word mentioned in the Qur’an. This method called interlinear translation is the translation technique seen in the first early Qur’an translations. Bilingualism was taken as the basis in the translations of the Qur’an, which are supposed to be made in the region of Transoxiana. In other words, both Turkic and Persian equivalents were given to Arabic words in the Qur’an translations made in this region. In the 10th century, Persian and Turkic were common languages of culture in the regions of Samarkand and Bukhara. Today, Persian domination is discussed in this geography.
СТРАТЕГИЯЛЫҚ ШЕКАРА ЖӘНЕ ӨМІРЛІК КЕҢІСТІККЕ ҚАТЫСТЫ ҚЫТАЙДЫҢ СЫРТҚЫ САЯСИ ТҰЖЫРЫМДАМАЛАРЫ
Authors: Sapanov Saipulla , Sarbayev Arman , Abdulov Aisad
Published: December 2023

Қaзaқстaн-Қытaй aрaсындaғы мемлекеттік шекaрa мәселесі – халықаралық қатынастар тарихындағы өзекті мәселелердің бірі. Бұл тaқырыптың сaяси мaңыздылығы әр мемлекет үшін ұлттық қaуіпсіздікті қaмтaмaсыз ету, территориялық тұтaстық пен тәуелсіздігін сaқтaп қaлудa шекaрaлaр мәселесі көкейкесті болып тaбылaды.
Хaлықaрaлық қaтынaстaр субъектісі ретінде кез келген мемлекетке 3 сипaт тән екендігін aтaп өту қaжет: территориясы, хaлқы және сaяси ұйымы. Мемлекеттің геосaяси белгісі оның белгілі бір территориясы ғaнa емес, сaяси кеңістігінің де болуындa. Aл мемлекет тәуелсіздігі мен оның қaуіпсіздік фaкторы мaңызды компоненттер ретінде оның сaясилығын көрсетеді. Мемлекеттік шекaрaдa елдің ұлттық мүдделері мен олaрдың aрaсындaғы қaтынaстaрдың күрделі кешені жaсырын тұрaды. Зaңды түрде рәсімделген және хaлықaрaлық түрде тaнылғaн шекaрaлaр кез келген мемлекеттің сипaты болып тaбылaды. Егер елтaңбaсын, туын, әнұрaнын, конституциясын әр елдің өзі aйқындaйтын болсa, мемлекеттік шекaрa желісін белгілеу қaжетті хaлықaрaлық келісімшaрттaрды жaсaу мен оны әлемдік қоғaмдaстықтaрдың тaнуын қaжет етеді. Осығaн бaйлaнысты, шекaрaлaрдың беріктігі, әділеттілігі демaркaция желісінің геогрaфиялық сипaттaрынa ғaнa тәуелді емес, сондaй-aқ екі мүдделі жaқ қол жеткізген түсіністікке қaтысты.
Тәуелсіздік aлғaннaн кейін Қaзaқстaн хaлықaрaлық қaтынaстaрдың толық құқықты фaкторы болып тaбылды. Мемлекетіміз үшін мaңызды мәселенің бірі – қaуіпсіздік, оны қaмтaмaсыз етудің негізі – Республикa шекaрaсын нығaйту.
ISSUES OF APPLICATION OF TERMS IN THE STATE LANGUAGE IN CIVIL LEGISLATION (ACCORDING TO THE TEXT OF THE SPECIAL PART OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN)
Authors: Ilyasova Gulzhazira
Published: December 2023

The article summarizes the results of the linguistic examination of the texts of the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (special part) in the state and Russian languages. The purpose of the study is to identify inconsistencies in the translation of legal terms, to provide correct translation of terminology by conducting a comparative linvistic legal examination of bilingual texts of the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (special part) on ensuring the authenticity of texts of normative legal acts in Kazakh and Russian languages in accordance with Part 3 of Article 24 of the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “on legal acts”. The results of the examination will serve as the basis for compiling a “unique Dictionary of legal terms in the Kazakh language”. Most of the legal terms are introduced from English, French, Latin and are therefore used worldwide without modification. Therefore, the author expresses the opinion on the use of legal terms introduced from a foreign language in national legislation in their original form without translation into Kazakh. In the case of translating international legal terms, its meaning does not correspond exactly, on the other hand, it was assumed that we lose the quality of law by using various similar words. The conclusion suggests that in order to ensure the correct translation of legal terms in civil law, it is necessary to unify and standardize them.
ҚАЗАҚСТАН РЕСПУБЛИКАСЫНЫҢ ЗАҢНАМАСЫ БОЙЫНША ЖӘБІРЛЕНУШІЛЕР МЕН КУӘГЕРЛЕРДІ ҚҰҚЫҚТЫҚ ҚОРҒАУДЫ КҮШЕЙТУ МӘСЕЛЕЛЕРІ
Authors: Shaikhadenov Renat
Published: December 2023

Азаматтардың құқықтaры мeн бoстaндықтaры, aр-нaмысы мeн қaдір-қaсиeті мeмлeкeт пен қоғамның eң жoғaры құндылығы. Мaқaлa куәгeрлeр мен жәбiрлeнушілeрдi құқықтық қoрғaудың зaмaнaуи мәсeлeлeрінe, oлaрдың қылмыстық сoт ісін жүргізудeгі іс жүргізу жaғдaйын жaқсaртуғa aрнaлғaн. Жәбірлeнушінің құқықтық мәртeбeсін қaрaстырa oтырып, aвтoр oны жасалған қылмыстың нәтижeсіндe құқықтaры мeн зaңды мүддeлeрі бұзылғaн қылмыстық прoцeстің нeгізгі фигурасы рeтіндe aнықтaды жәнe қoғaмның әлeумeттік үміттeрінің бірі oның бұзылғaн құқықтaрын қoрғaу жәнe қaлпынa кeлтіру eкeнін әділ aтaп өтті. Қaзaқстaн Рeспубликaсы Пaрлaмeнтінің зaң шығaру қызмeті нeгізіндe aвтoр қoлдaныстaғы Қылмыстық жәнe қылмыстық іс жүргізу зaңнaмaсынa дeпутaттaр қaбылдaғaн, қылмыстық прoцeстің бәсeкeлeстігі мeн aшықтығын күшeйтугe, қoрғaу тaрaпының өкілeттіктeрін кeңeйтугe бaғыттaлғaн жeкeлeгeн тұжырымдaмaлық түзeтулeрді көрсeтті. Қoрғaуғa құқығы бaр куәнің құқықтық мәртeбeсін, oның қaрaпaйым куәдaн aйырмaшылығын рeттeйтін қылмыстық іс жүргізу зaңнaмaсының нoвeллaлaрының бірінe eрeкшe нaзaр aудaрылды, oсы қылмыстық прoцeскe қaтысушының іс жүргізу мәртeбeсін aнықтaудaғы қaйшылықтaр мeн құқықтық oлқылықтaрды жoюғa бaғыттaлғaн зaң шығaрушы қaбылдaғaн шaрaлaр aтaп өтілді. Бұдaн бaсқa, қылмыстық прoцeскe қaтысaтын aдaмдaрдың қayіпсіздігін қaмтaмacыз eту, жәбірлeнушілeрдің білікті зaң көмeгін aлу құқығы сияқты өзeкті мәсeлeлeр қoзғaлды; жәбірлeнушігe қылмыспeн кeлтірілгeн мoрaльдық жәнe мaтeриaлдық зиянды өтeу, жәбірлeнушілeргe зиянды өтeу институты да қаралған. Ұлттық жәнe шeтeлдік зaңнaмaны тaлдaу нeгізіндe aвтoр «сoт төрeлігін қaлпынa кeлтіру» құрaлдaрының тиімділігін, жәбірлeнушілeрді қoлдaудың aрнaйы қoрынaн кeлтірілгeн зиянды өтeуді көрсeтті. Мaқaлaдa қылмыстық-құқықтық ықпaл eтудің бaсқa шaрaсы рeтіндe oтaндық «мәжбүрлі төлeм» зaңнaмaсындaғы баяндаулардың бірінің «құқықтық тaбиғaты» түсіндірілді. Біздің eліміздe жәбірлeнушілeргe өтeмaқы төлeудің жaңa институтын eнгізудің құқықтық бaзaсынa жәнe жәбірлeнушілeргe шұғыл, біржoлғы мaтeриaлдық көмeк көрсeту жөніндeгі тиісті қoр қызмeтінің тeтігінe тoлық тaлдaу жaсaлды.
Нeгізгі сөздeр: зaң шығaрушы, қылмыстық прoцeсс, қылмыстық сoт ісін жүргізу, іс жүргізу құқықтaрын іскe aсыру кeпілдіктeрі, жәбірлeнуші, хaлықaрaлық ынтымaқтaстық.
Livelihood Activities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Madzivhandila Thanyani Selby
Published: December 2023

In Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions of the world, rural communities have relied on diverse activities to earn income for their households to survive. These activities which are mostly informal, have provided casual and seasonal employment and livelihood opportunities for rural communities to cope during times of hunger and deprivation. Livelihood activities are comprised of capabilities, assets and activities required for a means of living. These include and are not limited to activities such as cropping and livestock rearing, gardening, street vending and home construction. Unfortunatly, in recent times, climate change has emerged as a challenge for not only the socio-economic setting of the poor communities, but for the whole sphere of living, particularly in rural areas. Climate Change is comprised of long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns leading to unprecedented high levels of temperatures, extreme episodes of flooding, heat waves and drought, just to mention but few. The complex nature within which rural income earning and livelihoods are found, and how such activities are in most cases depended on environmental charateristics and climatic condtitions, makes it difficult to persue, amid climate change. This theoretical paper discusses how innovation and entrepreneurship can be used to as adaptation measures for climate change. Two Case studies are used to demostrate the applicability of this assertion. The paper concludes that, for rural livelihoods to become economically viable, innovation need to be applied to build towards entrepreneuship development and climate change adaptation. The paper recommends planning and policy directives towards rural development planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON POLITICAL MOBILISATION: LESSONS FROM 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, Uwakwe Onyeka , Obioha Benjamin ,   Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, Oyibo Igwegbe ,   Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, Njaka Martins ,   Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, Makwe Osi ,   Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, Okika Emmauel ,   Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria
Published: December 2023

The Internet has become one of the most important technological developments on the planet. Humanity depends on it for benefits in social, cultural, political, and other realms. In the space of more than a decade, the Internet has Nigeria has witnessed tremendous Internet revolutions affecting the people in diverge ways. Thus, in the Digital Age, the methods by which specific contents are selected and articulated into news have changed. So also, are the media by which people receive news. These days, crave for real-time information is on the rise. And to satisfy this thirst, many people turn to online sources and social media sites such as Facebook and WhatsApp to stay up to date with the news. Professionals now talk about citizen journalism and electronic republic! Currently, Nigeria is in the news, courtesy of 2023 general elections. This is paper, outcome of survey, set out on a survey on based on as sample of 484 derived from Awka metropolis of Anambra State. The paper submits that these days, crave for real-time information is on the rise. And to satisfy this thirst, many people turn to online sources and social media sites such as Facebook and WhatsApp to stay up to date with the news. Given the 2023 election scenario in Nigeria, the paper concludes that new media are potent tools of information dissemination and mass mobilization. Apart from adding to literature, this paper has significance in terms of development and political communication in Nigeria.
EFFECT OF PIRACY ON MARITIME INSECURITY IN SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Public Administration,  Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., Abimiku John , Bawa Basil ,   Department of Public Administration,  Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., Hassan Ahmed ,   Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Faculty of Administration,  Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Published: December 2023

Piracy and maritime insecurity pose significant challenges to the South South region of Nigeria, a critical maritime gateway for trade and energy resources. This abstract provides a succinct overview of a comprehensive study that investigates the multifaceted aspects of piracy and maritime insecurity in this region. Employing a documentary research design, this study examines a wide range of historical records, government reports, legal documents, news articles, and other relevant sources to explore the root causes, historical evolution, and contemporary dynamics of piracy and maritime insecurity. The findings reveal a complex interplay of factors contributing to piracy and maritime insecurity in South South Nigeria. Historical legacies, economic disparities, inadequate law enforcement, and political instability have created an environment conducive to criminal activities at sea. Furthermore, this study identifies various piracy tactics, including kidnappings for ransom, oil theft, and attacks on vessels, which threaten regional stability and economic prosperity. The paper underscores the urgency of addressing piracy and maritime insecurity in South South Nigeria to ensure the safety of maritime trade and energy resources. It emphasizes the role of documentary research in shedding light on this critical issue and calls for concerted efforts by governments, industry stakeholders, and international organizations to promote maritime security, foster economic development, and safeguard the well-being of coastal communities.
THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL RESERVE POLICY ON THE FED’S FINANCIAL CONDITIONS INDEX
Authors:   Director of Global Economics for the D. E. Shaw group, New York City, Sack Brain , Swanson Eric ,   University of California, Irvine
Published: December 2023

The Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy by setting a target range for the federal funds rate, the interest rate at which banks borrow and lend to each other overnight. However, the federal funds rate by itself does not directly affect most firms and households in the economy. Instead, monetary policy is transmitted to the broader economy by affecting financial conditions more generally, including the longer-term interest rates at which businesses and households borrow, the exchange value of the dollar, and the prices of key assets such as equities and real estate. It is thus important to assess how these broader financial conditions are affected by the Fed’s monetary policy decisions. The purpose of this paper is to measure that effect and to summarize it with a simple benchmark that should prove useful both for assessing the stance of monetary policy and forecasting economic activity.
An Efficient Breast Cancer Segmentation System based on Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: M. Shaaban Shaaban , Nawaz Majid , Said Yahia , Barr Mohammad
Published: December 2023

Breast cancer is one of the major threats that attack women around the world. Its detection and diagnosis in the early stages can greatly improve care efficiency and reduce mortality rate. Early detection of breast cancer allows medical professionals to use less intrusive treatments, such as lumpectomies or targeted medicines, improving survival rates and lowering morbidity. This study developed a breast cancer segmentation system based on an improved version of the U-Net 3+ neural network. Various optimizations were applied to this architecture to improve the localization and segmentation performance. An evaluation of different state-of-the-art networks was performed to improve the performance of the proposed breast cancer diagnosis system. Various experiments were carried out on the INbreast Full-Field Digital Mammographic dataset (INbreast FFDM). The results obtained demonstrated that the proposed model achieved a dice score of 98.47%, which is a new state-of-the-art segmentation finding, showcasing its efficiency in detecting breast cancer from mammography images with the possibility of implementation for real applications.
Factors Influencing Online Shopping in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alghamdi Deena
Published: December 2023

As online shopping is a rapidly growing sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), this study explored the influence of multiple factors on this topic: age, gender, and payment responsibility, which was considered for the first time. Data were collected from five focus groups with 30 participants to explore online customers' perceptions and practices. Based on the findings, a questionnaire was built and distributed, and 2,109 responses were received revealing different factors affecting online shopping in the KSA: the user experience with the Internet and online shopping, the product variety and diversity that online shopping provides, the competitive prices for online products, the convenience provided, and the security of online shopping. The analysis indicated insignificant gender and payment responsibility differences for all former factors. However, age variations were found for some factors, revealing that information regarding online customers' perceptions and practices is important for both the existing online companies to improve their adapted marketing strategies and those striving to enter the market.
Una crítica al continuum de la Historia de Chile en la novelística de Germán Marín
Authors: Martínez Martínez David , Fuentes Leal Mariela
Published: December 2023

Este artículo examina las obras de Germán Marín: Basuras de Shanghai (2007), Círculo vicioso (2009a), La segunda mano (2009b), Notas de un ventrílocuo (2013), El palacio de la risa (2014), Bolígrafo y los sueños chinos (2016a) y Adiciones palermitanas (2016b), como un despliegue crítico al continuum de la Historia. Estas obras revelan cómo el relato oficial privilegia el relato de los vencedores. La narrativa lúcida de Marín se sumerge en una búsqueda sistemática e incansable de los residuos históricos de Chile, utilizando el método espeleológico. A través de ese enfoque, Marín advierte la existencia de una historia alternativa, representada por la inclusión de personajes menores y derrotados. Estas voces, que han sido excluidas por el poder hegemónico dominante, son consideradas por Marín como cruciales para la relectura del pasado y la recuperación de una identidad nacional colectiva.
Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Bioinformatics: Unravelling Complex Biological Systems
Authors: Arfath Ahmed Sharieff  , Rida Sameer
Published: December 2023

This paper reviews the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques with bioinformatics, focusing on its applications in absorbing large amounts of biological data and understanding complex biological systems. It covers various AI paradigms, including data mining, machine learning, deep learning, and adaptive algorithms, and their applications in drug discovery, functional genomics, targeted medicine, protein structure prediction, and genomic sequence analysis. The paper emphasizes the role of AI algorithms and biological data in improving knowledge extraction, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling in natural settings. Furthermore, this research evaluates the difficulties and potential applications of AI in bioinformatics, including limitations with data quality, AI model interpretability, integrating multi-omics data, and ethical issues. In summary, this review fabricates the most recent state-of-the-art AI approaches in bioinformatics and offers researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders a road map for utilizing AI developments to effectively decipher biological systems' complexity and produce groundbreaking discoveries and medical applications
GCAM-GLORY v1.0: Representing Global Reservoir Water Storage in a Multisector Human-Earth System Model
Authors: Zhao Mengqi , Wild Thomas B. , Graham Neal T. , Kim Son , Binsted Matthew , Chowdhury A. F. M. Kamal , Msangi Siwa , Patel Pralit L. , Vernon Chris R. , Niazi Hassan , Li Hong-Yi , Abeshu Guta W.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Reservoirs play a significant role in modifying the spatiotemporal availability of surface water to meet multi-sector human demands, despite representing a relatively small fraction of the global water budget. Yet the integrated modeling frameworks that explore the interactions among climate, land, energy, water, and socioeconomic systems at a global scale often contain limited representations of water storage dynamics that incorporate feedbacks from other systems. In this study, we implement a representation of water storage in the Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM) to enable exploration of the future role (e.g., expansion) of reservoir water storage globally in meeting demands for, and evolving in response to interactions with, the climate, land, and energy systems. GCAM represents 235 global water basins, operates at 5-year time steps, and uses supply curves to capture economic competition among renewable water (now including reservoirs), non-renewable groundwater, and desalination. Our approach consists of developing the GLObal Reservoir Yield (GLORY) model, which uses a Linear Programming (LP)-based optimization algorithm, and dynamically linking GLORY with GCAM. The new coupled GCAM-GLORY approach improves the representation of reservoir water storage in GCAM in several ways. First, the GLORY model identifies the cost to supply increasing levels of water supply from reservoir storage by considering regional physical and economic factors, such as evolving monthly reservoir inflows and demands, and the levelized cost to construct additional reservoir storage capacity. Second, by passing those costs to GCAM, GLORY enables exploring future regional reservoir expansion pathways and their response to climate and socioeconomic drivers. To guide the model toward reasonable reservoir expansion pathways, GLORY applies a diverse array of feasibility constraints related to protected land, population, water sources, and cropland. Finally, the GLORY-GCAM feedback loop allows evolving water demands from GCAM to inform GLORY, resulting in an updated supply curve at each time step, thus enabling GCAM to establish a more meaningful economic value of water. This study improves our understanding of the sensitivity of reservoir water supply to multiple physical and economic dimensions, such as sub-annual variations in climate conditions and human water demands, especially for basins experiencing socioeconomic droughts.
USING GHSL TO ANALYZE URBANIZATION AND LAND-USE EFFICIENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES FROM 1975–2020: TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Santillan J. R. , Heipke C.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. This study analyzed the trends and patterns of urbanization and changes in land-use efficiency in the Philippines from 1975–2020 using the Global Human Settlement Layers (GHSL). Utilizing the GHS-BUILT-S, GHS POP, and GHS-SMOD raster datasets from the GHSL Data Package 2023, we examined the spatiotemporal expansion of built-up areas and the growth of population in urban and rural regions of the country. Using the same datasets, we also measured the country's achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)11.3, particularly on inclusive and sustainable urbanization through efficient land utilization, by computing the ratio of land consumption rate (LCR) to the population growth rate (PGR), also known as LCRPGR. The results of our analysis revealed an increasing trend in the overall built-up area and population of the Philippines within the examined period. Built-up areas and population in urban regions more than tripled in size from 1975 to 2020, demonstrating a notable shift towards more urbanized regions over time. In addition to presenting evidence of the Philippines' developmental progress and urbanization, our analysis of GHSL data shows a decline in land consumption, a deceleration in population growth, and an overall enhancement in land-use efficiency within the country. These findings suggest a shift towards more controlled and sustainable land development practices, supporting the country's goal of sustainable urbanization and land management. The implications of these findings are crucial for policymakers and urban planners in the Philippines, offering valuable insights to guide the formulation of effective and comprehensive land management strategies. Further work includes conducting localized analyses at the city or municipality level to provide valuable insights into the unique urbanization patterns and land-use dynamics across different islands and regions, enabling tailored policy interventions and spatial planning strategies to promote sustainable development.
PDCA-FORMER: PRIOR-DIAGONAL CROSS ATTENTION-GUIDED TRANSFORMER FOR FLOOD MAPPING FROM SAR IMAGERY: A CASE IN KHARTOUM
Authors: Saleh T. , Zahran M. , Holail S. , Xia G.-S.
Published: December 2023

Abstract. Floods are considered one of the most serious crises, with severe consequences such as loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and economic disruption. In recent years, deep learning has gained popularity for fast and accurate flood mapping from synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for damage assessment and proactive mitigation. However, due to the complex characteristics of SAR images, accurate flood mapping remains challenging. In this study, we propose a novel Prior-Diagonal Cross Attention-guided transformer (PDCA-Former) network for flood mapping from SAR images. Specifically, PDCA-Former adopts Prior Siamese Feature Extraction (PSFE) to extract multi-scale deep features from the input SAR images. Additionally, we propose a novel Diagonal Cross-Attention Module (DCAM) to capture relational information of all pixel positions on the entire image. DCAM is integrated into the Transformer to acquire contextual tokens with spatio-temporal information from prior features, resulting in immersed maps. To investigate the potential of SAR images and the proposed PDCA-Former for effective flood detection and estimation of the extent of damaged farmland around the confluence of two rivers, this study chose the Sudanese city of Khartoum as an experimental study area. The experimental results show that PDCA-Former outperforms the latest comparator methods in terms of F1 by 88.9% and IoU by 85.7%. We conclude that PDCA-Former offers a promising solution for accurate and efficient flood mapping from SAR imagery that can be quickly generalized to other regions. Therefore, it can significantly aid disaster management efforts on vulnerable communities.