bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meningkatkan Daya Saing Melalui Implementasi Pemasaran Digital
Authors: Ahmad Ikhbal , Hinggo S Hichmaed Tachta , Hardilawati Wan Laura , Nofirda Fitri Ayu
Published: March 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memaksimalkan potensi dari usaha ini dengan memberikan penyuluhan kepada pemilik terkait pemanfaatan dari pemasaran digital. Melalui kegiatan pendampingan dan penyuluhan ini, Usaha reklame Tinta R ini dapat memperluas pasarnya dengan memaksimalkan pemasaran digital, yang diakui pemilik belum maksimal dalam pelaksanaannya. Adapun proses pendampingannya dilakukan secara langsung dengan menghadirkan pemilik usaha ini. Selain itu ini merupakan salah satu bentuk implementasi Catur Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, khususnya bagi para dosen di lingkungan Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau.
La investigación universitaria, su rigor y su impacto
Authors: Carvajal Sánchez José
Published: March 2024

Agrandes rasgos, la investigación universitaria (IU) se entiende como el proceso ecosistémico de indagación, profundización y análisis de las problemáticas científicas disciplinares o del contexto, liderado por las instituciones de educación superior; que involucra a docentes, estudiantes, grupos, centros de investigación disciplinar y otras personas del sector público o privado. En cuanto a las áreas, la investigación que desarrolla la universidad tiene todos los campos abiertos, sin embargo, se aplica de manera más directa a aquellas disciplinas que desarrollan y gestionan sus programas académicos y a los requerimientos de innovación y desarrollo sociocultural de los entornos regionales donde ella impacta institucionalmente.
Talent Management and Organizational Performance
Authors: Epebinu Olufemi , Oguntuase Dolapo , Oruma Alhassan
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study was carried out to examine the empirical effect of talent management on organizational performance in two selected wire and cable firms operating in South-West Nigeria.
Method: A questionnaire was used as a research instrument to source data from a population of 186 employees from the two selected firms. Multi-stage sampling procedure was deplored to arrive at a sample size of 127. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.
Result: The study revealed that talent management has a significant positive effect on Organizational Performance. [Model R-square =.623 and P ˂ 0.05]. It indicates a predictive power of the outcome in the model as approximately 62% of variation in Organizational Performance is explained by talent management practices.
Implication: The result implies that the firms should pay more attention to the selected talent management practices (talent attraction, talent retention, learning and development, and career management) in order to ensure a higher level of organizational performance.
THE IMPACT OF MARKET ORIENTATION ON MARKETING PERFORMANCE: EXPLORING THE MODERATING ROLE OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Authors: Dahmiri Dahmiri , Junaidi Junaidi , Johannes Johannes , Yacob Syahmardi , Indrawijaya Sigit
Published: March 2024

This research analyses the influence of market orientation and competitive advantage on MSMEs’ marketing performance, with competitive advantage as a moderating variable. The research methodology employs path analysis using Smart PLS software version 4.0 and involves 397 MSME owners in Jambi City, Jambi Province, Indonesia. The analysis results indicate that market orientation and competitive advantage significantly influence MSME marketing performance. Additionally, competitive advantage moderates, strengthening the relationship between market orientation and marketing performance. These findings have practical implications for MSME owners, suggesting that focusing on developing market orientation and competitive advantage can enhance their marketing performance. Furthermore, this study contributes to the theoretical understanding of factors influencing MSMEs marketing performance and encourages further research on elements that most impact competitive advantage. It also provides recommendations for policymakers to support enhancing MSME marketing performance through various supportive policies. However, this research has limitations, such as the lack of specific elements of market orientation with significant impacts and a need to better understand the moderation mechanism between market orientation and marketing performance through competitive advantage, which could be subjects of future research.
Development and reproductive biology of Dermaptera: a comparative study of thirteen species from eight families
Authors: Shimizu Shota , Machida Ryuichiro
Published: March 2024

Abstract

We examine and describe the embryonic development of 13 species from eight families of Dermaptera, i.e., all families excluding Karschiellidae, Hemimeridae, and Arixeniidae: Diplatys flavicollis (Diplatyidae), Cranopygia sp., Echinosoma sp., and Parapsalis infernalis (Pygidicranidae), Apachyus chartaceus (Apachyidae), Anisolabis maritima and Euborellia pallipes (Anisolabididae), Labidura riparia (Labiduridae), Forficula scudderi and Anechura harmandi (Forficulidae), Paralabella curvicauda (Spongiphoridae), and Proreus simulans and chelisochid gen. sp. (Chelisochidae). We also provide new findings on the reproductive biology of the Pygidicranidae and the postembryonic development of the Apachyidae. Based on information from the present and previous studies, we reconstruct the developmental and reproductive-biological groundplan for Dermaptera and discuss phylogenetic issues related to this order. We confirmed that Dermaptera possesses the embryological features (related to mode of embryonic formation and manner of blastokinesis) that are regarded as autapomorphies of Polyneoptera. Eudermaptera is characterized by the extraordinarily great length of the embryo which attains its maximum length in anatrepsis period, the positioning of its posterior end at the egg’s anterior ventral side, the type of egg tooth, and four larval instars. Anisolabididae, Labiduridae, and Eudermaptera share an elongation ratio of embryos in the anatrepsis period (ERE) of 160% or less and a larval instar number of five or less, whereas Protodermaptera is characterized by an ERE of 210% or more, a ratio of embryonic primordium relative to the egg’s longitudinal circumference (IL) of 40% or less, and a larval instar number of six or more. Notably, the ERE, IL, and larval instar number of Apachyidae are within the ranges observed in Protodermaptera.
Caribbean Amphipoda (Crustacea) of Panama. Part II: parvorder Hadziidira
Authors: White Kristine N. , Sir Sally J.
Published: March 2024

Amphipods in the parvorder Hadziidira are typically associated with algae, sponges, or coral rubble. Members of the parvorder have a gnathopod 2 that is stouter than gnathopod 1, a pair of dorsal robust setae on urosomite 2, and a basofacial robust seta on the uropod 1 peduncle. Within the parvorder, six families are documented from Bocas del Toro, Panama, represented by 26 species. This research documents range extensions for all 26 species and an identification key to the species of Caribbean Hadziidira of Panama is provided.
Le mensonge chez l’enfant
Authors: Ciccone Albert
Published: March 2024

Le mensonge est ordinaire, intrinsèque au développement. Il répond aux logiques anales et participe à la construction d’un espace subjectif propre. Il protège par ailleurs le lien. Les logiques du mensonge sont du même ordre que celles qui caractérisent la tendance antisociale chez les enfants qui « poussent à bout ». Le mensonge entretient des rapports mutuels avec l’intime et le secret. Il protège l’intimité du sujet et permet à l’enfant d’expérimenter qu’il peut produire de la pensée dans l’intimité de son être. L’intimité dans le monde interne, avec des objets internes fiables et sécures, qui permet de tolérer la solitude, se construit sur fond de mensonge, de droit au secret, mais aussi sur fond d’intimité partagée. Le mensonge est nécessaire pour fabriquer un espace intime, secret et secourable, pour développer la capacité à vivre et tolérer la solitude. Le mensonge qui perdure est une manière d’échapper au sentiment de ne pas être aimé, à la honte et l’humiliation, d’échapper de fait à une solitude absolue. Les secrets comme les mensonges se révèlent, se transmettent, en partie, à l’insu de ceux qui en sont porteurs.
Petits arrangements avec soi-même
Authors: Monzani Stefano
Published: March 2024

Le mensonge à l’égard de soi-même est le mensonge le plus répandu et le plus complexe à comprendre. Il peut prendre des formes diverses et variées. Dans ce texte, je vais d’abord l’aborder en revenant sur Œdipe Roi. Je traiterai ensuite brièvement du besoin de vérité qui habite l’être humain et qui est au centre de la visée de la psychanalyse et de sa manière de considérer le mensonge à soi notamment en relation aux mécanismes de défense. Je passerai également en revue d’autres mécanismes de tromperie de soi avant de développer la notion de duperie de soi ou self-deception qui a donné lieu à un foisonnement de publications en philosophie analytique, en opposition à la théorie psychanalytique. Le mensonge à soi est une forme d’illusion inhérente à la multiplicité de notre personnalité et à notre besoin de croyance. Toute tentative de comprendre la tromperie de soi et notre irrationalité pratique nécessite le concours de plusieurs approches complémentaires. Contrairement à ce qu’affirment certains philosophes émotionnalistes, la psychanalyse et la pensée clinique jouent un rôle majeur et incontournable dans cette démarche heuristique.
Réflexion sur la capacité négative
Authors: Laperrière Réal
Published: March 2024

W. R. Bion considérait la capacité négative comme la qualité principale du psychanalyste, et il en faisait aussi l’un des buts du traitement analytique. On retrouve des assises à ce concept chez Freud et des échos chez différents auteurs (M. de M’Uzan, J. Press, A. Green, A. Phillips). Le substrat pulsionnel en serait le masochisme érogène. Une vignette clinique illustre l’importance de la capacité négative dans la situation analytique et pour la méthode analytique.
Les Jeux de l’« État espagnol » en « nation catalane », géopolitique régionale des Jeux méditerranéens 2018 à Tarragone
Authors: Suchet André
Published: March 2024

Les Jeux méditerranéens sont une compétition multisports reconnue par le Mouvement olympique au titre de Jeux régionaux, tout comme les Jeux du Pacifique, les Jeux asiatiques ou les Jeux panaméricains. Plusieurs études ont déjà traité de ces évènements sportifs, héritiers de la décolonisation, comme témoins de la situation géopolitique d’une partie du monde. Ce travail vise plutôt à en cerner les enjeux de niveau régional au sens étroit du terme. Réfutant complètement l’hypothèse selon laquelle les Jeux méditerranéens 2018 de Tarragone, au sud de Barcelone, auraient constitué une vitrine du nationalisme catalan et du projet identitaire régional, les observations tendent à montrer combien ces Jeux constituent au contraire une démonstration de force au plan sportif, culturel et politique de l’Espagne souverainiste. Ces XVIII e  Jeux méditerranéens dévoilent aussi plus largement d’autres lignes de fracture, en Espagne et en Europe, entre conservateurs et progressistes, entre masculinité(s) et féminisme(s).
Des corps handicapés comme corps publics
Authors: Blanchard Enka
Published: March 2024

Dans l’espace public, le corps handicapé semble devenir public à son tour : on le touche, on contrôle ses déplacements et sa simple présence, on augmente enfin sa dépendance pour le forcer à être redevable des rares aménagements obtenus. Cet article propose d’analyser ces corps publics, leur statut d’anomalie dans la ville ainsi que les biopolitiques validistes et eugénistes qui les ciblent, s’accompagnant de discours handiphobes souvent internalisés.
L’invisibilisation des artistes handicapé·e·s
Authors: No Anger
Published: March 2024

Tenue le 6 novembre 2021, à l’Hôtel de Ville de Grenoble, dans le cadre du débat « Validisme, intersectionnalité, lutte pour les droits », cette conférence vise à examiner différents biais sur lequel repose l’invisibilisation des artistes handicapé·e·s. J’y explique notamment comment, pendant longtemps, il m’a été impensable d’être artiste : plus qu’inatteignable, cet horizon m’était inimaginable. C’est l’occasion de revenir sur la production sociale de cet inimaginable , ainsi que sur les moyens mis en œuvre pour déverrouiller mon imaginaire et me sentir peu à peu légitime à me définir comme artiste.
Modernité, phénomènes ufologiques et imaginaires du merveilleux scientifique
Authors: Méheust Bertrand , Jenvrey Dominiq
Published: March 2024

Les écrivains du merveilleux scientifique et de la science-fiction qui a pris son relais dans l’imaginaire occidental ont anticipé les témoignages de visions de soucoupes volantes et d’enlèvements par des aliens. Comme le montre le sociologue Bertrand Méheust, la figure de l’extraterrestre est l’un des mythes les plus intéressants et les plus énigmatiques de la Modernité.
How to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses ? A Theoretical Assessment of a Support Policy versus a Regulation Policy.
Authors: Meziani Lamia , Hammoudi Abdelhakim , Radjef Mohammed Said , Perito Maria Angela
Published: March 2024

L’article analyse deux politiques publiques mises en œuvre pour réduire les pertes alimentaires post-récolte : une politique basée sur une norme logistique minimale (MLS) imposée aux producteurs et une politique basée sur le subventionnement de la logistique des producteurs. Nous proposons un modèle de différenciation spatiale où les producteurs de produits périssables sont géographiquement situés et plus ou moins éloignés d’un marché de gros. Nous évaluons différents effets de ces politiques : effets directs (sur les pertes alimentaires) et effets « collatéraux » (sur les prix et sur l’exclusion des producteurs). Par rapport à la situation sans intervention publique, l’imposition d’un MLS améliore uniquement l’infrastructure des producteurs les plus proches du marché, tandis qu’une subvention publique est plus efficace pour améliorer l’infrastructure des producteurs les plus éloignés du marché. Nous montrons que les autorités publiques peuvent être confrontées à un dilemme : i) choisir un MLS plus efficace pour réduire le risque de perte alimentaire mais avec des effets plus négatifs sur l’inclusion des producteurs et sur le bien-être social ; ii) choisir une politique de subvention moins efficace pour réduire les pertes alimentaires mais (si le niveau n’est pas trop élevé) avec des externalités plus positives sur les autres critères. Classification JEL : L11, R39, C61, D21
L’ergonomie francophone et ses pionniers
Authors: Madiot Béatrice , Lancry Alain
Published: March 2024

À partir d’une étude (2021) portant sur l’analyse textuelle de 77 entretiens menés par la commission « Histoire de l’Ergonomie » de la SELF, cet article resitue, à partir des expériences et des parcours professionnels des interviewés, l’émergence et le développement de l’ergonomie francophone. Pour ce faire, la littérature sur l’identité professionnelle est mobilisée en ce qu’elle permet de saisir diachroniquement la combinaison des facteurs qui ont contribué à l’émergence et la reconnaissance de cette nouvelle discipline et activité professionnelle. Cet article traite de ces questions par l’analyse de ce qui relève des intitulés de la discipline et du métier d’ergonome, de l’autonomie et de la différenciation de l’ergonomie par rapport aux disciplines mères, de la mise en place de cycles de formation spécialisée, de l’évolution et de la structuration de la discipline.
A non-autonomous time-delayed SIR model for COVID-19 epidemics prediction in China during the transmission of Omicron variant
Authors: Li Zhiliang , Pei Lijun , Duan Guangcai , Chen Shuaiyin
Published: March 2024

With the continuous evolution of the coronavirus, the Omicron variant has gradually replaced the Delta variant as the prevalent strain. Their inducing epidemics last longer, have a higher number of asymptomatic cases, and are more serious. In this article, we proposed a nonautonomous time-delayed susceptible-infected-removed (NATD-SIR) model to predict them in different regions of China. We obtained the maximum and its time of current infected persons, the final size, and the end time of COVID-19 epidemics from January 2022 in China. The method of the fifth-order moving average was used to preprocess the time series of the numbers of current infected and removed cases to obtain more accurate parameter estimations. We found that usually the transmission rate $ \beta(t) $ was a piecewise exponential decay function, but due to multiple bounces in Shanghai City, $ \beta(t) $ was approximately a piecewise quadratic function. In most regions, the removed rate $ \gamma(t) $ was approximately equal to a piecewise linear increasing function of (a*t+b)*H(t-k), but in a few areas, $ \gamma(t) $ displayed an exponential increasing trend. For cases where the removed rate cannot be obtained, we proposed a method for setting the removed rate, which has a good approximation. Using the numerical solution, we obtained the prediction results of the epidemics. By analyzing those important indicators of COVID-19, we provided valuable suggestions for epidemic prevention and control and the resumption of work and production.
A mathematical fractional model of waves on Shallow water surfaces: The Korteweg-de Vries equation
Authors: Awadalla Muath , Ganie Abdul Hamid , Fathima Dowlath , Khan Adnan , Alahmadi Jihan
Published: March 2024

The homotopy perturbation transform method was examined in the present research to address the nonlinear time-fractional Korteweg-de Vries equations using a nonsingular kernel fractional derivative that Caputo-Fabrizio recently developed. We devoted our research to the nonlinear time-fractional Korteweg-de Vries equation and certain associated phenomena because of some physical applications of this equation. The results are significant and necessary for illuminating a range of physical processes. This paper considered an innovative method and fractional operator in this context to obtain satisfactory approximations to the provided issues. To solve nonlinear time-fractional Korteweg-de Vries equations, we first considered the Yang transform of the Caputo-Fabrizio fractional derivative. In order to confirm the applicability and efficacy of the provided method, we took into consideration two cases of the nonlinear time-fractional Korteweg-de Vries equation. He's polynomials were useful in order to manage nonlinear terms. In this method, the outcome was calculated as a convergent series, and it was demonstrated that the homotopy perturbation transform method solutions converge to the exact solutions. The main benefit of the suggested method was that it offered solutions with a high degree of precision while requiring minimal computation. Graphs were also used to illustrate the series solution for a certain non-integer orders. Finally, a comparison of both examples outcomes were examined using diagrams and numerical data. These graphs showed how the approximated solution's graph and the precise solution's graph eventually converged as the non-integer order gets closer to integer order. When $ \varsigma = 1 $, several numerical comparisons were conducted with the exact solutions. The numerical simulation was offered to illustrate the efficiency and reliability of the proposed approach. In addition, the behavior of the provided solutions was explained using a number of fractional orders. The theoretical analysis matched with the findings obtained using the current technique, and the suggested technique can be extended to tackle many higher-order nonlinear dynamics problems.
Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A deep learning approach
Authors: Alsharif Nizar , Al-Adhaileh Mosleh Hmoud , Al-Yaari Mohammed
Published: March 2024

In recent years, there has been significant interest in the analysis and classification of brain dis-orders using electroencephalography (EEG). We presented machine learning and deep learning (DL) frameworks that integrate an EEG-based brain network with various DL models to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). By incorporating an objective biomarker into the diagnostic process, the accuracy and effectiveness of diagnosis could be enhanced. We used public EEG datasets from 61 ADHD youngsters and 60 normally developing children. The raw EEG data underwent preprocessing, including the application of filters in clinically relevant frequency bands and notch filters. From the preprocessed EEG segments, statistical features (e.g., standard deviation, kurtosis) and spectral features (e.g., entropy) were extracted. Principal component analysis (PCA) and chi-square with PCA were used as feature selection methods to obtain the most useful features and keep them. The machine learning models achieved the highest accuracy result of 94.86% by utilizing support vector machines (SVM) with PCA features. Furthermore, integrating models combining a convolutional neural network (CNN) with bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) networks, and gated recurrent unit-Transformer (GRU-Transformer block) with Chi-square and PCA features achieved accuracies of 94.50% and 95.59%, respectively. The suggested framework demonstrated a wide range of applicability in addressing the identification of ADHD. To evaluate the performance of the proposed models, comparisons were made with existing models, and the proposed system exhibited superior performance. We enhanced EEG-based analysis and categorization of ADHD by demonstrating the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence models in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficacy.
Dramatic Autobiography: the Poetic Voice Recreating Itself in Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s ‘The Bride’s Prelude’
Authors: Rigal Raphaël
Published: March 2024

The dramatic monologue is one of the most important of the new Victorian poetic forms, and was designed to decipher the soul and probe into it, with the objective, to quote Browning’s dedication to John Milsand in his poem ‘Sordello’, to lay stress on ‘the incidents in the developments of the soul’. As such, this poetic form helps recreate a life, through the fictitious reality of the poetic voice: by talking about itself and primarily to itself, the poetic persona of the dramatic monologue builds up an imaginary autobiography. Some of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s poems which can qualify as dramatic monologues use this fictitious autobiography to give a voice to marginalized populations, for instance ‘The Bride’s Prelude’. This poem presents a woman about to be forcefully married to a man who deceived her and abandoned her, as she explains to her sister why she cannot look forward to this marriage. Her explanation of what happened constitutes a dramatic autobiography, or an autobiographical monologue: a genre at the crossroads between autobiography and dramatic monologue, in which a voice which is rarely heard is given the opportunity to tell its own version of the story. This recreation of a life story gives the artist the opportunity not only to paint a vivid picture of a time long gone, but to question mechanisms of power in a way that might resonate in Victorian times. For an author such as Rossetti, who stayed clear of politics most of his life, fake autobiographies might be seen as a way to engage with contemporary issues, through the prism of someone else’s life and borrowed autobiographical voices.
T. H. Huxley, Reluctant Autobiographer
Authors: Coste Bénédicte
Published: March 2024

Although the Victorians were fascinated by autobiographies, not all indulged in the genre or allowed their autobiographical writings to be published in their lifetime. For some, self-writing had to be oblique; the exercise proved difficult for others. Thomas Huxley began his autobiography as Louis Engel pressured him and as he was simultaneously labelled an ‘infidel’ by Anglican churchmen. In his responses, Huxley adopted an apologetic tone for his ‘Autobiography’ (published in 1890) and a confessional tone for his 1889 trilogy on agnosticism as he was embroiled in a controversy about its significanCE In the Nineteenth Century. Based on those contributions, this article discusses Huxley’s reluctance to autobiography and his public expression of his individual belief.
Typologie et performances économiques des exploitations cotonnières au Bénin
Authors: Ollabodé Nouroudine , Obe Mahugnon Maxime , Kpadé Cokou Patrice , Sekloka Emmanuel
Published: March 2024

La faible productivité de la culture cotonnière menace la viabilité économique des petites exploitations. Cet article examine les performances économiques des exploitations cotonnières en fonction du niveau d’adoption des pratiques culturales et zones agroécologiques au Bénin. Les données proviennent de 700 exploitations cotonnières. Les résultats révèlent une corrélation positive entre performance économique et niveau d’adoption des pratiques culturales. Les exploitations du Nord-Centre adoptent davantage ces pratiques et affichent de meilleures performances économiques. En revanche, la production cotonnière est moins rentable au Sud et au Centre du Bénin, indépendamment du type d’exploitation. Ainsi, améliorer la performance des exploitations nécessite une politique cotonnière plus ciblée.
Enseigner le langage inclusif en classe de Français Langue Étrangère ?
Authors: Karakostas Léonora
Published: March 2024

Quest’articolo è una sintesi di un lavoro di tesi magistrale in didattica delle lingue avete come tema uno studio finalizzato a conoscere la posizione delle insegnanti e degli insegnanti di francese lingua straniera di fronte alla femminizzazione/demascolinizzazione della lingua francese, e delle pratiche di linguaggio inclusivo nelle lezioni di francese lingua straniera. A questo scopo un questionario a 58 insegnanti di FLE è stato sottoposto sui social network. L’analisi dei risultati quantitativi e qualitativi mostra che la maggioranza degli insegnanti si pone positivamente di fronte alla femminizzazione/demascolinizzazione della lingua francese e che se la maggioranza degli insegnanti affronta a lezione il linguaggio inclusivo, esso viene però poco insegnato nelle lezioni di francese lingua straniera.
From “appropriate” means to desired aims
Authors: Giles Alejo Joaquín
Published: March 2024

Legal rules prohibiting discrimination often make this mandate subject to the condition that the difference of treatment in question is not considered justified. Typically, a difference of treatment must be considered justified if, among other factors, it pursues a legitimate aim and is an “appropriate” means to achieve it. But what does “appropriate” mean in such a context? My answer in this article develops over three steps. The first step is to elucidate the vague requirement of “appropriateness” as a given causal contribution. The second step is to reconstruct the content assigned to the notion of causal contribution by two conceptions of causality: the regularistic and the probabilistic. The third step is to argue for an understanding of the requirement of “appropriateness” as a probabilistic causal contribution. After establishing these grounds, I turn to the regulatory opportunities that the choice in the third step opens regarding the strategy, common in anti-discrimination law, of requiring a more robust justification for certain kinds of cases. As I will show, the gradual character of the notion of probabilistic causal contribution allows for the formulation of different levels of “appropriateness” that are sufficient for justificatory purposes. In relation to the non-basic levels, a dilemma may arise.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Technology-Driven Structural Systems
Authors: Mohanty Akash , Raghavendra G. S. , Rajini J. , Sachuthananthan B. , Banu E. Afreen , Subhi B.
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies in structural engineering, focusing on their applications in automating design processes, optimizing structural configurations, and assessing performance metrics. It highlights the efficiency of AI-driven algorithms in generating design alternatives, predicting structural behavior, and enhancing sustainability. The chapter also provides a performance comparison framework for evaluating different structural designs, considering safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact. It discusses case studies and practical examples that demonstrate the advantages of AI/ML-driven autonomous design in achieving superior structural performance while minimizing resource utilization. The chapter emphasizes the potential of AI and ML in revolutionizing structural engineering, enabling engineers to create sustainable and high-performing structures, contributing to a more environmentally conscious and economically viable built environment.
Technologies and the Circular Economy
Authors: Sanchez Jimena , Avila-Guzman Daniel , Mendez Olegario , Huerta Juan Carlos , Villanueva Vicente
Published: March 2024

The word economy comes from the Greek “oikonomos,” meaning “household management”: Oikos means home and nemein, means administration. Hence, economics is concerned with how available resources are managed to produce a variety of goods and distribute them for consumption among the members of a society. In the opinion of Gregory Mankiw one of the principles of economics that have to do with “People face trade-offs,” is important for modern society, since currently, companies face the dilemma between a clean environment and a high level of income, Mankiw believes, faced with this dilemma.
Design of Automated Locking Device for Geometry Test Equipment in Fiber Optic Connectors Through Interferometry
Authors: Moreno Jesus Cruz Garza , Balderas García Luz Idalia , Rivera Lourdes Yajaira García , Reyes Mireles Francisco Javier
Published: March 2024

In this project, an improvement will be made to reduce the costs for the purchase and repair of measurement fixtures that are used in the equipment that performs the geometry test. This improvement was decided to be implemented since there are constant replacements of measurement fixtures in a brief period, which causes them to have to buy more fixtures because the stock in the warehouse runs out quickly. The stock in the warehouse runs out quickly because the fixtures that are damaged are sent to be repaired by the supplier, therefore, they have an estimated return time. When a measurement fixture is damaged very quickly, it causes it to have to be replaced immediately; that means that the stock is running out because the fixtures that were sent for repair have not yet arrived, causing more to be purchased urgently.
Vandalism Prevention and Trash Retention System Improvement on Hidalgo County Drainage District Pump Stations
Authors: Moreno Jesus Cruz Garza , Balderas García Luz Idalia , Rivera Lourdes Yajaira García
Published: March 2024

The project of redesign and improvement of the trash collection system and vandalism prevention on stationary and portable pumps was implemented by the Welding Department of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. The purpose of this project is to minimize downtime caused by trash and debris entering the pump stations and the damage caused by vandalism. All this is to reduce flooding risk to the Hidalgo County residents. The Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 is a government entity dedicated to the cleaning and maintenance of the pluvial drainage system along Hidalgo County—it is located at 902 N Doolittle Rd. in Edinburg Texas.
Languages With Artificial Intelligence Applications
Authors: Ortiz Valadez Sanjuanita C. , Mendoza Juan Carlos Huerta , Villanueva-Hernandez Vicente , Tijerina Gerardo , Avila-Guzman Daniel
Published: March 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think like humans and imitate their actions. The term can also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind, such as learning and problem-solving. The ideal characteristic of artificial intelligence is its ability to rationalize and take actions that have the best chance of achieving a specific goal. A subset of artificial intelligence is machine learning (ML), which refers to the concept that computer programs can automatically learn from and adapt to new data without the help of humans. Deep learning techniques enable this machine learning by absorbing vast amounts of unstructured data, such as text, images, or video.
Fostering a Sense of Belonging
Authors: Nelms Amanda , Barton-Arwood Sally
Published: March 2024

An escalated number of university students report feeling disconnected from universities. There is also an increase in students who prefer to attend a university online as opposed to face-to-face. Online learning has the potential to increase a sense of disconnection and loneliness. This chapter provides teaching strategies to guide any faculty member towards implementation of UDL in an online setting while fostering a sense of belonging. The checkpoints were carefully selected from CAST UDL guidelines and provide practical suggestions for implementation that encourage faculty to try one new strategy today.
Atmospheric Processes and Climate Change
Authors: Yadav Jaya , Kapuganti Dyvavani Krishna
Published: March 2024

The atmosphere has a significant impact on the physical environment and the people. The atmospheric processes go hand in hand with surface processes and affect the climate and contribute to the changing climate. The adversely altering environment is not the only issue that comes with climate change, but the impact it has on human and other biological populations is also worrisome and needs to be addressed. Geospatial technologies, which combine remote sensing and geographic information systems, provide flexible cross-scale tools for examining climate change, the long-term evolution of the climate system, and its effects on social and ecological systems. In order to better understand how the Earth, ocean, biosphere, cryosphere, and atmosphere have changed over time, scientists have used long-term satellite data sets. The chapter discusses the various atmospheric processes, their implications, their inter-relationship with land processes, and the application of geospatial methods, in particular remote sensing, for the observation and monitoring of the atmosphere.
Water and Wastewater Engineering
Authors: Kumar Avinash , Yadav Jaya , Vohra Rubeena , Sebastian Anand
Published: March 2024

Water and wastewater engineering are essential for public health and environmental protection. It involves the design, construction, and operation of systems to treat water and wastewater. The basic principles of water and wastewater treatment include physical, chemical, and biological processes. Engineers consider the nature and concentration of contaminants, the desired level of treatment, the cost of treatment, the availability of land, the climate, and environmental regulations when designing water and wastewater treatment systems. Common types of water treatment systems include conventional treatment, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ion exchange. Common types of wastewater treatment systems include primary treatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment. Critical tasks involved in operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment systems include monitoring and adjusting the operation of treatment processes, conducting maintenance and repairs, and sampling and testing water or wastewater.
Water Demand and Quality Management
Authors: Kumar Avinash , Kapuganti Dyvavani Krishna , Vohra Rubeena
Published: March 2024

Water demand and quality management are vital components of ensuring universal access to clean water and safeguarding water resources for future generations. It involves strategies to reduce water consumption, including initiatives like water pricing, public education, and water-efficient technologies, safeguarding water quality through pollution prevention, wastewater treatment, and watershed management. Decreasing water demand can enhance water quality by reducing pollution entering water bodies. The goal of management is to cut back on water use without compromising social or economic advancement. Municipalities, industry, and agriculture are just a few of the industries that can use water quality management techniques. Integrated water demand and quality management is an approach to water resource management that considers the interconnectedness of water quantity and quality. This approach recognizes that water demand management and water quality management are complementary and must be considered together to achieve sustainable water resource management.
Future of Energy Transition Relies on Prosumer-Based Smart Grid-Integrated Renewable Distributed Generation System
Authors: Kumar Manish , Patel Bharat Singh , Samuel Cherian
Published: March 2024

The availability of reliable power without interruption is critical for a fast and sustained economic growth. No country can develop and sustain itself beyond subsistence levels unless it has access to modern energy (electrical) services at a minimum. According to studies, despite the country's vast renewable energy potential, access to alternate unconventional types of energy is extremely limited. More than half of the world lack access to electricity and continue to rely primarily on traditional energy sources. This may be significantly advanced by incorporating prosumers in present smart-grid infrastructure to generate power with renewable distributed generation technologies to meet expanding demand while minimising environmental risk. The authors assessed the current state of awareness of the potential positive implications of the energy transition for various communities and socioeconomic groups on the frontlines of the change using a fast growing corpus of academic and policy research.
Christianity and State Behavior in France
Authors: Rocchi Jean Michel
Published: March 2024

For a very long time, in France, the Christian and state solution to protecting the poor was to ban interest-bearing bank loans, thus excluding them from protection and placing them de facto in the hands of uncontrolled greedy usurers. A first solution was to introduce Catholic charitable pawnshops in France charging low interest rates, then the mission of social utility of Monts-de-Piété was recognized by the government in France by their transformation into municipal credit institutions in the early 20th century. Furthermore, with regards to deposits, the Caisses d'Epargne were created by philanthropic bankers in the 19th century to educate the population in the virtues of saving. In the last 20 years, using new opportunities provided by European Union directives, some fintechs such as notably Nickel were active in banking inclusion to combat poverty.
Catalyzing Financial Stability and Unveiling the Influence of Financial Inclusion in Pakistan's Islamic Banking Sector
Authors: Aslam Ejaz , Iqbal Anam , Ishfaq Muhammad
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study is to analyse the financial inclusion impacts on the financial stability of Islamic banks in Pakistan. This study used balance panel data of 15 full-fledged Islamic banks and Islamic windows from 2011 to 2021 by employing the feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) estimation technique to count the heteroskedasticity and potential endogeneity issue. The results of the present study lend support to the notion that financial inclusion as assessed by bank branches, financing, and availability of ATMs plays a substantial role in stimulating the financial stability of Islamic banks.
Crypto Coins and Ethereum
Authors: Patel Kaushikkumar
Published: March 2024

In the internet's evolution, cryptocurrencies and decentralized platforms represent a significant shift. This chapter explores this shift, emphasizing Ethereum's role in Web 3. As we move from centralized to decentralized systems, Ethereum emerges as a “world computer.” This chapter explores Ethereum's blockchain and smart contract technology. It clarifies Ethereum and Ether (ETH), highlighting their impact on DeFi and NFTs. Ethereum offers opportunities but also faces scalability and fee challenges. The chapter provides a balanced view, exploring these issues and Ethereum's potential to alter the internet and finance. Readers will understand Ethereum's Web 3 role, its industry implications, and developments enhancing its ecosystem.
Revolutionizing Finance With Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Authors: Manda Vijaya Kittu , Abukari Arnold Mashud , Gupta Vivek , Bharathi Madavarapu Jhansi
Published: March 2024

Decentralized finance is an innovative use of blockchain technology in financial services. Because of its transparency and lack of intermediaries, it brings several advantages to the traditional finance ecosystem. Features like tokenization, total value locked (TVL), oracles, and data aggregation help in building a variety of DeFi products and services. Decentralized apps (dApps) run autonomously atop distributed ledger networks. Decentralized stablecoins, decentralized exchanges (DEX), decentralized credit and lending, derivates, and even decentralized insurance are offered on DeFi platforms. The chapter takes through three forms of decentralized insurance models. Case studies and examples for successful and unsuccessful claims are explored. However, the implementation of DeFi comes with its challenges and regulatory hurdles. Similarly, governance and security aspects are of increased importance.
The Future of Decentralized Governance With DAO and Web 3
Authors: Srinivas Bikkina , Adinarayana Rao U. V.
Published: March 2024

Web 3 is considered the next generation of the internet. Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are considered the next avatar of organizations run digitally over blockchain-led technology platforms. Business logic and rules for running the organization are programmed in distributed applications (dApps) and executed using smart contracts. Token-based rights allow owing members to vote, participate in governance, and direct how the organization will be run. While DAOs are facing several legal and regulatory challenges on one side and fighting with technical vulnerabilities and hacks on the other side, future research in this field appears promising. There is an enormous need for education and awareness of the functioning of these emerging models, which can be dealt with using a multi-faceted approach. Decentralized governance can have a massive societal impact and lead to an equitable world. It drives financial inclusion and puts automatic decision-making at the fore.
Web 3 Privacy and Security
Authors: Bhatnagr Puneett
Published: March 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Web 3, where the very fabric of the internet undergoes profound transformation, the paramount significance of privacy and security emerges as the guiding light of this new era. This chapter encapsulates a multifaceted exploration of the importance of privacy and security in Web 3, delving into its historical context, technological foundations, challenges, and ethical considerations. From the retrospective examination of the web's evolution from Web 1 to Web 3, with its emphasis on decentralization and user-centric control, to the in-depth analysis of key technologies like blockchain, smart contracts, and privacy-enhancing tools, this chapter uncovers the critical infrastructure of a more secure and private digital world. The challenges and threats that loom in this decentralised landscape, from regulatory and legal considerations to security vulnerabilities, were elucidated, highlighting the need for transparent and ethical development practices. Real-world case studies serve as poignant illustrations of both the transformative potential and pitfalls of Web 3, providing valuable lessons for future research. In conclusion, the call for action resonates with readers, urging them to stay informed, vigilant, and engaged in the Web 3 era. Advocating for privacy, supporting ethical development, engaging in regulatory discussions, and actively educating and innovating are the pathways that contribute to safer and more private Web 3. In essence, this chapter is a holistic journey through the nuances of Web 3, underscoring its transformative potential and pivotal role of privacy and security in shaping a digital future that empowers individuals and safeguards their rights in the digital realm.
Web3 Forward
Authors: Kumari Anitha
Published: March 2024

The digital landscape is poised for a transformative shift with the advent of Web3. This dynamic and ever-evolving realm provides a comprehensive overview of the chapter, offering insights into the trends shaping the internet's future. Web3 represents a paradigm shift in how society interacts with the digital world, characterized by decentralization, blockchain technology, and user empowerment. This chapter explores the emerging trends that are set to define the Web3 ecosystem in the coming years. The future of Web3 is crucial to understanding the trends and predictions that will shape our digital world. This chapter equips individuals and organizations with valuable insights to anticipate and harness the unfolding transformations in our digital future.
Modeling Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
Authors: Xiya Wang , Hoo Wong Chee , Abbas Mohd Saleh
Published: March 2024

This research examines the factors that shape consumers' attitudes towards chatbots, considering the unique cultural and contextual characteristics of the Malaysian market. The study employs a quantitative approach and utilises survey data gathered from a representative sample of Malaysian consumers. This study examines the independent variables (IV) of technology awareness, perceived usefulness, perceived simplicity of use, trust in chatbots, and prior experience with chatbots. The dependent variable (DV) is the likelihood of utilising chatbots. The research aims to offer valuable insights into the factors that drive Malaysian customers to embrace chatbots. The findings from this study can be utilised by businesses and organisations in Malaysia to enhance their customer service through the development of more effective chatbot strategies. This study holds significance not only for the academic community but also for businesses in Malaysia seeking to leverage chatbot technology for practical purposes.
Leadership Competencies for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Tasnim Mayesha
Published: March 2024

AI has transformed leadership evaluation. According to “Leadership Competencies for the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” leaders need particular attributes to handle AI's positives and downsides. After examining various studies, this study emphasizes the importance of adaptability, emotional intelligence, and creativity. The study focuses on leadership, practical applications, and regional skill gaps. Leaders must anticipate AI's effects, innovate, transition, and foster entrepreneurship. AI application requires organizational improvements. This demands digital skills and current HR. This chapter offers CEOs practical guidance for entering the growing AI environment. It focuses on merging technical and interpersonal skills for new leadership approaches. These broad and comprehensive results can assist leaders in solving contemporary problems. AI and interpersonal skills are vital for current leadership.