bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cloud Computing Practices among Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs); Contemporary Trends, Possibilities, and Challenges
Authors: Opoku Boateng Fred , Awudu Faiza , Shardey Kevin , Oduro Owusu Alfred
Published: November 2024

The study focused on Cloud Computing practices among Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the Contemporary trends, Possibilities, and Challenges. The objectives were to review the history behind cloud computing in relation to SMEs in Ghana, to examine factors that impact the adoption of cloud computing by SMEs in Ghana that tend to affect their performance, to analyze the impact of cloud computing migration strategy on cloud computing adoption, to evaluate the merits and demerits of cloud computing adoption, and to analyze the security involved in using cloud computing. The study employed a descriptive research design to describe the variables of interest, and information. This study found that cloud computing has a favorable impact on SMEs by reducing their operating costs, thereby increasing their margins. It also revealed that despite the many advantages of cloud computing, demerits such as security and privacy, lack of skills, expertise, and resources, and limited flexibility and control contribute to the low rate of cloud service adoption in Ghana. It is recommended that cloud services must be developed to integrate seamlessly with the existing Information Technology (IT) systems prevalent in the SME industry, and cloud service providers provide adequate migration training for SMEs as part of the adoption process. It also emphasizes the need for future cloud technology research to review new cloud services and practices that SMEs can adopt to gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Confirmation of Recurrent Activity of Main-Belt Comet 456P/PANSTARRS (P/2021 L4)
Authors: Hsieh Henry H. , Sheppard Scott S. , Thirouin Audrey
Published: November 2024

We report observations from the Magellan Baade Telescope and Lowell Discovery Telescope on UT 2024 October 3 and 26, respectively, confirming for the first time that active asteroid 456P/PANSTARRS is recurrently active (exhibiting a short anti-solar tail on both dates, following previous observations of activity in 2021 when it was discovered), indicating that its activity is likely driven by the sublimation of volatile ice, leading us to consider it a main-belt comet (MBC). We also report observations from the Gemini South Observatory on UT 2023 June 15 in which the object appears inactive, where we measure an absolute magnitude of

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qCMOS Detectors and the Case of Hypothetical Primordial Black Holes in the Solar System, near Earth Objects, Transients, and Other High-cadence Observations
Authors: Roth Martin M.
Published: November 2024

Recent progress with CMOS detector development has opened new parameter space for high cadence time resolved imaging of transients and fast proper motion solar system objects. Using computer simulations for a ground-based 1.23 m telescope, this research note illustrates the gain of a new generation of fast readout low noise qCMOS sensors over CCDs and makes the case for high precision monitoring of asteroid orbits that can potentially shed light on the hypothetical existence of low mass primordial black holes, as well as for other applications requiring high speed imaging.
Visible Spectral Atlas of Geostationary Satellites from Tucson, AZ for Differentiating Between Natural and Artificial Objects
Authors: Battle Adam , Reddy Vishnu , Furfaro Roberto , Campbell Tanner
Published: November 2024

As near-Earth object (NEO) surveys continue to search for smaller NEOs, they will also detect an increasing number of temporarily captured objects, or minimoons, in geocentric orbital space. Derelict spacecraft and debris in Earth orbit and cislunar space can be mistaken for minimoons, but spectral characterization can distinguish between the two categories of objects. However, systematic noncompositional effects due to nightly and seasonal phase angle changes on artificial objects need to be quantified before such distinctions can be made. These effects have been studied on small solar system bodies, but very little on artificial bodies. We present the reduced data of our multiyear visible wavelength (450–950 nm) spectral campaign of the geostationary Earth-orbiting (GEO) satellite belt from Tucson, AZ, and include comparisons to relevant planetary materials. Although some bus types have steeper spectral slopes than planetary materials, certain bus type spectral features can be confused for planetary materials. One example is a rollover at red wavelengths in the Eurostar-3000 bus-type spectrum that appears similar to mineralogical absorption bands on S- and L-type asteroids. Observations include a total of 96 unique GEO satellites across 192 separate nights from 2020 to 2022. A select subset of GEO satellites is repeatedly observed to measure seasonal variations. Our methods for data acquisition, processing, and cleaning are outlined in this paper. A summary of the atlas shows the full night median spectrum with phase variations and a lightcurve of brightness versus phase angle for each of the 284 sets of data collected.
Research on low-carbon closed-loop supply chain strategy based on differential games-dynamic optimization analysis of new and remanufactured products
Authors: Wang Jun , Wang Dan , Yuan Yuan
Published: November 2024

With the current increasing global demand for low-carbon and environmentally friendly products, promoting the sustainability of closed-loop supply chains has become one of the key measures. However, consumers often do not regard remanufactured products as equivalent to new products. Therefore, this paper proposes a dynamic closed-loop supply chain that incorporates consumers' purchasing preferences to model a long-term game with product differentiation. Moreover, to enhance consumer acceptance of remanufactured products and reduce manufacturers' costs, low-carbon technologies and cost-sharing mechanisms are introduced. In this way, we construct a differential game in which the manufacturer sells new and remanufactured products through a retailer and makes decisions about the level of low-carbon technology in the remanufacturing process. Based on the theory of differential games, this paper analyzes three different power structures: the manufacturer-dominated Stackelberg game, the Nash game, and the retailer-dominated Stackelberg game. The optimal low-carbon technology level and pricing strategy are obtained by applying Pontryagin's maximum principle. The study shows that the retailer-led Stackelberg game helps retailers maximize profits, while the Nash game enables the entire closed-loop supply chain system to achieve the highest overall profits. This paper innovatively integrates low-carbon technologies into the dynamic game model of the remanufacturing process and reveals how the game behavior of supply chain participants affects the application of low-carbon technologies and the overall profit of the supply chain by comparing the cost-sharing mechanisms under different power structures. The results provide important theoretical support and practical references for closed-loop supply chain management with product differentiation.
La epístola de campesinos 2.35 de Alcifrón y la elegía de Salmácide: una nota de crítica textual
Authors: Gallé Cejudo Rafael
Published: November 2024

En este artículo se defiende la propuesta de mantener sin corregir el texto transmitido en Alciphr. II 35.1 gracias al cotejo de los datos proporcionados por la elegía epigráfica de Salmácide, conocida como «El orgullo de Halicarnaso» (SGO 01/12/02) y a una consideración de esta epístola más atenta al virtuosismo literario de los autores de la Segunda Sofística.
La polaridad de Dioniso: un dios en la guerra y en la paz (Plu., Demetr. 2.3)
Authors: Planchas Gallarte Soraya
Published: November 2024

En las descripciones de Dioniso aparecen con frecuencia términos contradictorios entre sí o campos de actuación opuestos, lo que responde a la propia naturaleza confusa y obscura del dios. En este trabajo analizaré un pasaje de Plutarco en el que se describe a dicha divinidad como dios de la guerra y de la paz (Demetr. 2.3), caracterización que no resulta extraña para los estudiosos de Dioniso, pero que es necesario analizar para conocer su significado, literal o metafórico. Dicho análisis nos permitirá entender, a su vez, si el pasaje está conectado con anteriores menciones semejantes de posible carácter ritual o si pertenece a la tradición mitológica que considera a Dioniso un dios civilizador. De este modo, podremos acercarnos un poco más a la obra del de Queronea, en la que este dios parece estar casi omnipresente.
Contribution à l’étude des fondements théoriques des recherches archéozoologiques sur la préhistoire récente européenne et proche-orientale
Authors: Jeunesse Christian
Published: November 2024

Notre dépendance vis-à-vis du sens commun lorsqu’il s’agit de transformer en récit interprétatif la documentation tronquée issue de nos campagnes de fouille, a été régulièrement soulignée depuis André Leroi-Gourhan. Son pendant, et une de ses conditions d’existence, est notre manque de culture ethnologique. Nous connaissons trop imparfaitement les caractéristiques, les propriétés et les modes de fonctionnement de la vaste catégorie des sociétés pré-étatiques, dont font après tout partie les sociétés préhistoriques européennes. L’objectif de l’ethnoarchéologie et du comparatisme ethnographique est précisément de nous familiariser avec cet univers, par certains côtés si étrange à nos yeux d’occidentaux, de la société que l’on appelait naguère « primitive ». Cet article commence par une réflexion épistémologique sur la manière dont un ensemble de présupposés conditionne les interprétations des études portant sur la relation homme-animal dans les sociétés de la préhistoire récente européenne. Nous essayons d’y montrer comment un modèle implicite inspiré notamment par notre connaissance des paysanneries historiques et une conception biaisée du fonctionnement de l’économie primitive (les deux étant partie prenante de note « habitus intellectuel », forme savante du sens commun) vient se glisser dans le processus de production des connaissances, entre l’examen des faits bruts et l’élaboration des interprétations. L’examen détaillé des formes d’élevage du cochon dans les Hautes-Terres de Nouvelle-Guinée nous sert ensuite à montrer que les présupposés de ce modèle sont tout sauf universels. Il nous conduit aussi à développer des modèles alternatifs susceptibles d’apporter des éclairages inédits sur les élevages préhistoriques, par exemple sur les conditions d’émergence des premières domestications au Proche-Orient et ailleurs. Nous souhaitons ainsi contribuer à l’élaboration d’un catalogue des formes d’élevages connues dans les sociétés pré-étatiques, pré-littéraires et animistes actuelles ou sub-actuelles dans le but d’en faire un outil de compréhension des élevages préhistoriques. L’idée sous-jacente, qui est un des « commandements » de l’ethnoarchéologie, est que la profondeur de la rupture politique, sociale et ontologique introduite par l’émergence de l’État et des religions universelles est telle que le niveau de proximité entre les sociétés pré-étatiques actuelles et préhistoriques sera forcément supérieur à celui qui relie les secondes aux sociétés historiques européennes qui sont la source d’inspiration principale de notre modèle implicite.
Critiques protocolaires d’Internet : comparaison des projets IPFS et SecureScuttleButt
Authors: DEPAZ Pierre
Published: November 2024

Cet article explore deux propositions d’infrastructures critiques comme alternatives à l'état actuel des protocoles de l’Internet : IPFS (Interplanetary File System) et SSB (SecureScuttlebutt), mettant en avant les a priori et débats politiques de ces entreprises techniques. Pour ce faire, il s’agit d’analyser les discours des développeurs et développeuses de ces deux systèmes selon une approche critique. Il est proposé ici une forme de critique particulière des régimes d’Internet, d’un prisme infrastructurel, et en souligne la variété par une étude comparative. À travers ces deux cas d’étude, nous verrons comment différentes alternatives aux actuelles implémentations spatio-temporelles d’Internet permettent d’identifier les dimensions d’agencement d’actes de détournements et de substitution, caractérisant alors deux approches bien différentes de protocoles décentralisés, pourtant liés par une similarité technique.
Telegram, communautés de voisinage et reconfiguration du politique dans le mouvement protestataire au Bélarus
Authors: SHUKAN Tatyana
Published: November 2024

Cet article analyse les reconfigurations du politique sous l’effet des réseaux socionumériques, en l’occurrence Telegram, dans les protestations qui se sont produites au Bélarus à la suite du scrutin présidentiel d’août 2020. À partir d’une enquête de terrain réalisée auprès d’une des communautés de voisinage, à la fois réelle et virtuelle, ayant émergé dans cette mobilisation et dénommée Place des Changements, il montre comment Telegram participe de la création de ce groupe en l’absence de liens sociaux forts préexistants et aide ses membres à s’auto-organiser pour agir ensemble. Il met aussi en lumière le rôle de Telegram dans la politisation des habitants de cette communauté, peu politisés et novices de l’action protestataire, et dans leur transformation en protestataires expérimentés. Il revient enfin sur les limites de Telegram face à la répression étatique.
Ce qui ne me tue pas me rend plus fort : la stratégie de Russia Today (RT) en France
Authors: ZAKHAROVA Gulnara
Published: November 2024

RT France est une chaîne transnationale d’information financée par l’État russe. Critiquée pour être un organe de propagande, elle a été suspendue dans l’Union Européenne début mars 2022 à la suite de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie. L’article explore la stratégie de « retournement de situation » déployée par la chaîne à travers une analyse des contenus de son site Web et les techniques de contournement de suspension et de soutien de la chaîne développées par ses publics, à travers une analyse des commentaires en ligne et d’entretiens semi-directifs. L’auteure en déduit que la stratégie de retournement de situation permet à RT de se positionner en tant que victime de la censure et de la discrimination en France afin de souder ses publics en ligne. L’étude contribue ainsi aux recherches sur les publics de la chaîne, sujet encore peu exploré dans le paysage médiatique français, surtout en contexte de guerre.
CAPACIDADES DINÂMICAS PARA ADAPTAÇÃO ORGANIZACIONAL NO PERÍODO DA PANDEMIA DA COVID-19 EM EMPRESAS DO SETOR METALÚRGICO DO VALE DO RIO DOS SINOS (RS)
Authors: Froehlich Cristiane , Schreiber Dusan , Bitencourt Haubrich Deise , Pereira Viana Luciane
Published: November 2024

A pandemia da Covid-19 trouxe desafios para as empresas, fazendo com que buscassem alternativas para se manterem competitivas no mercado. Diante disso, estudos sobre capacidades dinâmicas e seus microfundamentos tornaram-se importantes buscando saber quais ações as empresas realizaram para enfrentarem uma crise. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar as capacidades dinâmicas e os seus respectivos microfundamentos que auxiliaram na adaptação durante a pandemia da Covid-19 (2020-2021) em três indústrias do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (RS). Para que o objetivo do estudo fosse atendido, utilizou-se como referência as capacidades dinâmicas e os microfundamentos propostos por Teece (2007). A pesquisa classifica-se em estudo de caso múltiplo, abordagem qualitativa, coleta de dados com entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise dos dados empíricos foi feita através do software NVivo. Os resultados evidenciaram identificação das capacidades dinâmicas, as quais foram categorizadas em sensing, seizing e reconfiguring, bem como, foi possível identificar os microfundamentos que auxiliaram na adaptação empresarial durante a pandemia, como ajustes de layout e distanciamento de pessoas, utilizando medidas do governo para a manutenção do emprego ou optando por trabalho em turnos.
The Effect of Alkali Activator to Binder Ratio on Workability, Density, and Compressive Strength of Fly Ash-Slag Based Geopolymer Mortar
Authors: Sunarsih Ernawati Sri , As'ad Sholihin , Mohd.Sam Abdul Rahman , Kristiawan Stefanus
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of variations in the alkali activator to binder ratio (Al/Bi) on the workability, density, and compressive strength of geopolymer mortar. This study used an experimental approach to assess mortar compressive strength and workability utilizing a flow table in accordance with SNI 03-6825-2002, as well as mortar density in accordance with SNI 1973-2016. Variations in the Al/Bi ratio used are 0.40, 0.45, 0.50, and 0.55, with a slag content of 20% and a ratio of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide (SS/SH) 1.5. The materials used in this research are fly ash type F, slag, fine aggregate, and an alkali activator consisting of sodium hydroxide (SH) and sodium silicate (SS). The specimen is in the shape of a cube with dimensions of 50x50x50 mm and a total of 16 test objects. The results show that the higher the Al/Bi ratio, the workability of the geopolymer mortar increases, but the density decreases. The higher the Al/Bi ratio, the compressive strength of the geopolymer mortar increases to an optimal Al/Bi ratio of 0.50. At an Al/Bi ratio of 0.40, it has workability in accordance with SNI 03-6825-2002 standards. All variations of the Al/Bi ratio produce density that meets the SNI 1973-2016 standards. The maximum compressive strength of the geopolymer mortar was 12.15 MPa at an Al/Bi ratio of 0.50.
Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Structural Properties and Performance of ZnO/SnO2 Nanostructure of AZO-Based Humidity Sensor
Authors: Aqilah Aida Fadhlina , Md Sin Nor Diyana , Mamat Mohamad Hafiz , Hussin Mohamad Zhafran , Abdullah Mohd Hanapiah , Asli Noor Asnida
Published: November 2024

Advanced research in metal oxide-based nanotechnology has led to its broad applications, which include humidity sensors as well as electronic devices. Meanwhile, zinc oxide (ZnO)/tin oxide (SnO2) composite nanostructure has established a presence in many electronic devices, and their performance can be further enhanced by electrospraying at high annealing temperatures. This paper explores how annealing temperature influences the structural properties and performance of ZnO/SnO2 nanostructures in AZO-based humidity sensors. The ZnO/SnO2 nanostructures were fabricated on AZO glass utilising electrospraying and then subjected to annealing at various temperatures: 100°C, 200°C, 300°C, 400°C as well as 500°C. The structural characteristics of the synthesized films were analysed utilising Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) as well as X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Additionally, the humidity sensing performance of the films was evaluated based on their response time, sensitivity as well as recovery time. Following the results, a higher annealing temperature resulted in smaller crystallites and smaller diameters within the 71.6–91.9 nm range. Besides, the XRD patterns demonstrate a shift in the (002) peaks towards a higher angle value with incremental annealing temperature. In terms of the humidity sensing performance, the sensitivity level increased with increasing annealing temperature, while the recovery period and response time were reduced. In summary, the annealing temperature significantly influenced the performance of the ZnO/SnO2 composite nanostructures, which recorded the best sensitivity of 173.10, 234 seconds response time, and 80 seconds recovery time after annealing at 500°C.
Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide from Lathe Waste Using Green Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis) Extract by Temperature Variations of Synthesis
Authors: Khoiroh Lilik Miftahul , Sari Zulia Davita , Ningsih Rachmawati , Abtokhi Ahmad
Published: November 2024

Iron oxide was produced from lathe waste using green tea leaf extracts. Green tea leaves contain catechins, has been produced as a possible reducing, precipitating, stabilizing, and capping agent. Another advantage of applying green tea leaves to synthesize iron oxide is reducing toxicity. Various temperatures of synthesis utilizing the precipitation method proved successful in the formation of hematite. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) were used to characterize the synthesis product. According to the XRD results, the magnetite transition phase was obtained after precipitation, while hematite formed after calcination. The crystallite sizes were 50.5 nm, 45.4 nm, and 39 nm, respectively. According to FTIR identification, the iron oxide was generated before and after calcination in the presence of a specific Fe-O group at the wavenumbers 553 cm-1 and 451 cm-1. The SEM results revealed that the particle size ranges from 4.61 nm – 20.74 nm, and the shape was not uniform, and aggregation.
Improving the Wetting Properties of PDMS/PVA-PEG Hydrophilic Sponges through the Addition of Wetting Agents
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sayekti , Faradilla Radianita , Ramadhani Ika Destya , Zulfihandari Tsabita , Pramono Edi , Widjonarko Dian Maruto
Published: November 2024

The optimization stage of the PDMS/PVA-PEG hydrophilic sponge has been prepared to increase water absorption, through the addition of wetting agents including bentonite, silicon oil, silica gel, and sodium hydrogen carbonate. The bentonite is purified by magnetic separation with a montmorillonite (MMT) content of approximately 33,17%. Silicon oil has hydrophilic properties due to the high surface energy of silicon dioxide, while silica gel is an adsorbent that will produce high silanol groups, and NaHCO3 is used to expand pores when releasing CO2. PDMS/PVA-PEG hydrophilic sponges were prepared with various ratios (w/w) PDMS: silicone oil: silica gel: NaHCO3: ZnCl2: PVA: PEG= 1:2:2:2,5:5:5:10 (V1 sponge); 1:2:2:1.25:5:5:10 (V2 sponge); 1:2:2:0:5:5:10 (V3 sponge). The sponge synthesis process is conducted by heating at a temperature of 110°C for 4 hours. The hydrophilic sponge composite incorporated bentonite in a ratio of 1:1 (w/w) to obtain VB1 sponge, VB2 sponge, and VB3 sponge have contact angle values 37.0°, 56.6°, and 58.8°, respectively. NaHCO3 can increase the pore of the sponge, therefore the condition can increase the hydrophilicity. The contact angle of V1 sponge is 45.2°, while VB1 is 37°.0°, which indicates that bentonite can enhance hydrophilic properties. Excellent wetting properties will imply good dewatering properties for hydrocarbon fuel refining.
Dengue Outbreak Control and Prevention: A Case Study of Gampaha District, Sri Lanka
Authors: Rahulan K. , Ranagala R. M. , Roshan G. Paul
Published: November 2024

Dengue fever remains a persistent public health challenge in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Despite ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Healthcare, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine, the district reported 10,212 cases in 2022, with significant hospital admissions and deaths in high-risk areas like MC Negombo, Gampaha, and Minuwangoda. The study examines Dengue control and prevention strategies implemented from November 2022 to March 2023. Data was collected from existing records, interviews with key informants, and field observations. Major challenges were identified and prioritised using evidence-based methodologies, including the "Five Whys" root cause analysis. The analysis revealed significant challenges categorised into program-related and non-program-related issues. Key issues include inadequate use of existing data, insufficient evidence-based control measures, and operational inefficiencies. The root cause analysis identified core problems such as lack of funding, poor planning, and limited community engagement. The study highlights the critical need for data-driven decision-making and enhanced collaborative efforts. Establishing a technical body, develop context-specific programs, and improve community involvement. Resource mobilisation for research and forecasting epidemics was also emphasised. This case study provides valuable insights into the challenges and strategic interventions necessary for effective Dengue control in the Gampaha District. Emphasising evidence-based decision-making and a comprehensive action plan underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to combat Dengue in the region.
Cross-cultural agenda in a theological institution: A review of St. Andrew’s Kabare, Kenya
Authors: Gathogo Julius M.
Published: November 2024

This research article sets out to understand the extent to which a cross-cultural agenda of inclusivity and the appreciation for the ‘other’ (ubuntu) was addressed at St. Andrew’s College of Theology and Development, Kabare, Kenya, which has been viewed as a conglomeration of diverse ethnic groups, races, and nations. Despite her leadership’s acknowledgement of her rich cross-cultural diversity, as they celebrated 40 years’ of institutional existence, from 1977 to 2017, its execution was not spelled out explicitly. While appreciating the barriers of cross-cultural engagements as including, but not limited to: language, conflicting values, irrelevant studies and knowledge for diverse assemblages, geographical distance, ethnocentrism, bad-mouthing and character assassinations, and stereotypes, our main concern remains: what were the deliberate steps that were employed at St Andrew’s Kabare to promote a cross-cultural agenda? In its methodology, it employs hybridity in data gathering. That is, it utilised an in-depth interview (IDI), the use of key informant interviews (KIIs), the use of unpublished Church Synod reports, and a review of relevant literature in order to unveil the problem under consideration.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This research article contributes to the intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications by demonstrating how cross-cultural agenda is a matter whose interplay goes across the disciplines of theology, communication, culture, oral history and church history, among others.
Brackish water parameters monitoring dashboard using Internet of things and industry 4.0
Authors: Sowmiya V. , Kanagachidambaresan G. R.
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION: Brackish water aquaculture plays a crucial role in meeting the growing global demand for seafood. It offers an opportunity to diversify aquaculture production and reduce pressure on overexploited marine resources.
OBJECTIVES: By harnessing the unique properties of brackish ecosystems, this practice contributes to food security, economic growth, and sustainable resource management, while also promoting the conservation of valuable marine habitats. The development of a cutting-edge Indigenous Water Quality Monitoring Prototype named "Aqua BuoySis" for precision brackish water aquaculture utilizing machine intelligence.
METHODS: The prototype integrates sensors for Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Temperature, Turbidity, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). These sensors are calibrated using a dynamic temperature-based machine-learning approach to ensure accuracy in real-time environments. Sensor calibration constants are uploaded to a server for comprehensive data calibration.
RESULTS: The system collects data at 20-second intervals, associating it with specific pond IDs. Data refinement is achieved through Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) processing. An Android and Web application, available in native languages such as Tamil and Telugu, has been developed to provide live updates to aqua farmers, facilitating informed decision-making.
CONCLUSION: This technology represents a significant step towards enhancing precision in brackish water aquaculture through the fusion of machine intelligence and water quality management.
Research on Direct-Drive Brake Actuator and Its Control Method for
Electric Vehicles
Authors: He Haitao , Gong Xiaoxiang , Deng Zhenghua , Li Tianle , Wang Xun , Zhang Hong , Xu Rong
Published: November 2024

With the rapid development of electric vehicles, the need for improved
reliability and safety performance of electric vehicle braking systems has
become paramount. In response to this demand, a novel direct-drive brake-by-wire
actuator based on linear motors was designed to address these challenges. This
article presents the structure and principles of the proposed braking actuator.
Leveraging the traditional electromechanical brake systems as a foundation, the
prototype was modified and fabricated. Additionally, the control and drive
system for the braking actuator was established using the TMS320F28335 digital
signal processor. Moreover, the current-position dual closed-loop control
algorithm was devised to regulate the braking force accurately. Experimental
results demonstrate that the direct-drive brake-by-wire actuator exhibits rapid
responsiveness and precise braking force modulation, showcasing promising
prospects in the field of electric vehicle braking.
What We Learn From Comparison: Some Epistemological Remarks
Authors: Jurgenson Luba
Published: November 2024

This article deals with the comparisons between testimonies and theoretical works on Nazi and Soviet camps carried on within literary studies. Going beyond the debates about potentially antagonistic memories of those two regimes, the comparison contributes to decompartmentalizing research, infusing it with new dynamics and methods as well as the adoption of a renewed approach to the construction of knowledge. Indeed, by conducting textual comparisons rather than basing their research on the study of facts, the researchers in the field of literary studies were able to question narrative strategies and the positions of certain works within their host cultures. Debates on the generic aspects of literary testimonies have thus helped shift the focus from the specificity of the experiences they described to their status and form. The article then compares the two bodies of texts from the point of view of their possible use as historical sources, and analyzes a few examples of narrative strategies.
Kilka uwag na temat obrazu Chrystus na krzyżu w kościele pw. św. Mateusza w Mielcu
Authors: Zięba Kinga
Published: November 2024

Obraz Chrystus na krzyżu w ołtarzu głównym kościoła pw. św. Mateusza w Mielcu nie był do tej pory przedmiotem szerszej refleksji historyczno-artystycznej. Kilkukrotnie pojawiały się o nim pojedyncze wzmianki dotyczące atrybucji i datacji. Autorstwo dzieła przypisywano Tomaszowi Dolabelli lub któremuś z jego uczniów, co było równoznaczne z datowaniem go na pierwszą połowę XVII wieku. Zidentyfikowanie osoby fundatora, którym okazał się Konstanty Przedbor z Koniecpola, ustalenie chronologii otrzymanych przez niego beneficjów oraz przeprowadzona analiza cech formalnych obrazu pozwoliły wykluczyć wcześniejsze atrybucje, a także doprecyzować czas powstania malowidła na lata 1690–1695. W artykule przeprowadzono także analizę ikonografii obrazu oraz sposobu przetworzenia pierwowzoru, czyli dzieła autorstwa Annibala Carracciego z 1594 roku, rytowanego przez Cornelisa Bloemaerta przed 1638 rokiem.
Síndrome Metabólico
Authors: Suazo Barahona Rodolfo Danilo , Ramírez Osorto Luis José , Ávila Godoy Kelin Janeth , Caceres Carranza Fernando Javier , Oliva Hernández Gabriel Ricardo , Ramos Baca German Humberto , Zelaya Sorto Nancy Danubia , Discua Cálix Génesis Fabiola
Published: November 2024

El síndrome metabólico es un conjunto de alteraciones que confiere un mayor riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades cardiovasculares y diabetes mellitus, cuya etiología puede atribuirse a un equilibrio energético inadecuado crónico producto de alteraciones en el sistema de retroalimentación negativa de la leptina, ocasionando un fenotipo fisiopatológico de resistencia a la insulina; generando así los problemas principales en el síndrome metabólico, los cuales son: aumento de los triglicéridos, lípidos y colesterol en sangre. El objetivo principal en el tratamiento del síndrome metabólico no farmacológico es el cambio en los estilos de vida, pero si no se logra llegar a la meta o el paciente tiene comorbilidades ya asociados, se empieza con el tratamiento farmacológico. Las estatinas y fibratos son fármacos que juegan un papel importante en la regulación de las lipoproteínas.
Lesión Renal Aguda e Enfermedad Renal Crónica
Authors: Ramírez Osorto Luis José , Henríquez Pérez Génesis Saraí , Caceres Carranza Fernando Javier , Oliva Hernández Gabriel Ricardo , Ramos Baca German Humberto , Oliva Sánchez Leny Vanessa , Ordoñez Montano David Alejandro , Solórzano Flores Carlos Eduardo , Vásquez Pineda Sindy Michelle , Castro Banegas Mónica Gisella , Bautista Toro Anthony Smelin , Rivera Flores Sara Gabriela , Bellorin Castejon Valeria Clarissa
Published: November 2024

La lesión renal aguda (LRA) se caracteriza por una disfunción renal acelerada, siendo la disminución de la filtración glomerular con desregulación del equilibrio electrolítico y retención de productos metabólicos residuales excretados por el riñón, las principales funciones afectadas. La lesión renal crónica (LRC) se define como una alteración de la estructura o de la función renal de manera persistente y progresiva durante al menos tres meses. Ambas patologías están interconectadas entre sí, comparten ciertos mecanismos en algunas de sus alteraciones. Ambos trastornos renales cursan con hiperpotasemia, alteraciones en el equilibrio ácido-base, modificaciones en la volemia y empeoramiento de la lesión. A LRC, dada la cronicidad de la presentación, se le agregan alteraciones en el metabolismo de calcio y fosfato, además de cambios hematológicos como anemia o disfunción inmunitaria. Si las medidas para el control de las complicaciones no son suficientes, o pese a ellas, la tasa de filtración glomerular (TFG) persiste disminuida, junto con un empeoramiento del estado general del paciente que conlleva múltiples complicaciones refractarias, el mejor método a considerar es la diálisis. El manejo de LRA o LRC depende de la complicación del paciente, debe ser individualizado.
MODEL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SECURITY MANAGEMENT IN A MUNICIPALITY
Authors:   SECURITY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR, E-MAIL: i.simeonova@shu.bg, Simeonova Iliana , Metodieva Tsvetelina ,   SECURITY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR, E-MAIL: i.simeonova@shu.bg
Published: November 2024

Administrative security is critical to the effective functioning of government organisations. It is an attest component of governance and plays a key role in protecting public institutions. Bulgaria, with its distinctive geopolitical and historical context, represents a unique environment for exploring the conceptuality of administrative security and its functionality. Understanding and assessing administrative security is essential for the development and stability of the country.
Framing Analysis of Mirna’s Father in the Documentary Film “Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee, and Jessica Wongso”
Authors: Persada Muhammad Rizqi , Fajrini Nurkhalila
Published: November 2024

Documentary films serve as powerful media for conveying messages and stories to audiences. Netflix released a documentary titled "Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee, and Jessica Wongso", which gained widespread attention by highlighting the cyanide coffee murder case involving Jessica Wongso and Mirna Salihin—an incident that became national news. This study focuses on analyzing the framing of Edi Darmawan, the father of the late Mirna, portrayed as an arrogant and ambitious figure in the film. The research employs a qualitative approach, using the framing analysis model developed by Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki. The findings reveal that Edi is framed as a person with strong ambitions and arrogance in his pursuit of justice for his daughter, resulting in negative public perceptions. This study provides insights into how visual media, especially documentary films, shape public perceptions regarding complex legal and social issues. Furthermore, the results highlight the role of visual narratives in influencing audience attitudes and encourage critical reflection on the way stories are framed within visual media.
The Impact of Digital Marketing and Product Quality on Purchase Decisions Mediated by Brand Awareness on Vaccine Products at PT "K" Farma Group
Authors: Hotmaria Hotmaria , Rakhman Abdullah
Published: November 2024

This research aims to determine the impact of digital marketing and product quality on purchasing decisions of vaccine products in the PT “K” Farma Group, with brand awareness serving as a mediating factor. Especially after we have gone through the era of the Covid-19 pandemic where now we are increasingly aware of the importance of vaccines for the people. Primary data was collected using questionnaire and total sample were 82. This study used a descriptive quantitative research design. The data analysis technique uses SEM-PLS (structural equation modeling-partial least squares). This research employs data analysis technique by structural equation modeling-partial least square. Results indicated that Product and brand awareness had a significant direct positive effect on purchasing decisions, while digital marketing had a direct positive but not significant effect on purchasing decisions. Mediating Effect of Brand Awareness on Digital Marketing, Product Quality and Relationship with Purchase Decision. The study results suggest that brand awareness and perceived product quality of vaccine products to enhance purchase decisions can be proven in company "K" Pharma. Digital marketing is important but without brand awareness, the results will not be significant.
Digital Activism Communications and Gender Equality Efforts: The #WeRaceAsOne Movement in Media Social by F1 Fans
Authors: Mumtaz Faisa Amanta Binar , Pradita Bramaningtyas Putri Dian , A'yun Bintan Auliya Qurrota , Akalili Awanis
Published: November 2024

The Formula 1 or F1 community is characterized by cases of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, such as the assumption that women do not deserve to like F1 and the Christian Horner harassment case that was not followed up. The purpose of this study is to analyze the form of digital activism used by F1 fans in addressing issues within the F1 community. The research method used is with a qualitative approach and focuses on content analysis. Content analysis of social media posts shows two main purposes for using the hashtag: (1) supporting victims of sexual harassment and (2) rejecting double standards against women in the F1 community. This research concludes that the #WeRaceAsOne hashtag initiated by F1, can be used by fans as a digital activism movement to solve the problems experienced by women in F1.With digital activism movements such as the use of the #WeRaceAsOne hashtag, it is expected to raise awareness, audience solidarity, support victims, ask F1 to be more assertive, and defend female fans who experience discrimination.
Cinética de la transferencia de los cationes TMA+ y TEA+ a través de la interfase agua|1,2-dicloroetano modificada con L-α-fosfatidilcolina
Authors: Canseco Faustino Sánchez , Amador-Hernández Judith , Velázquez-Manzanares Miguel
Published: November 2024

En este trabajo se estudió la influencia del lípido L-α-fosfatidilcolina en la transferencia de los cationes TMA+ y TEA+ a través de la interfase formada entre dos líquidos inmiscibles. En un sistema electroquímico basado en una celda de cuatro electrodos, se aplicaron las técnicas de voltamperometría cíclica y espectroscopía de impedancia electroquímica. Se determinaron los potenciales de onda media de ambos cationes, mismos que se compararon con valores previamente publicados sin la presencia del lípido; también se estudió la cinética de transferencia con la interfase modificada y sin modificar. En base a estos experimentos, se encontró que la monocapa formada por las diferentes concentraciones (10-30 mM) de PC causa un efecto en el desfasamiento del potencial de transferencia a valores menos positivos, con lo cual se deduce que una barrera más hidrofóbica induce un efecto en el cambio de la energía de transferencia de estos cationes. Por otro lado, la monocapa del lípido disminuye la constante de velocidad de transferencia en función de la concentración de éste.
How Analysis Can Teach Us the Optimal Way to Design Neural Operators
Authors: Le Vu-anh , Dik Mehmet
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a mathematics-informed approach to neural operator design, building upon the theoretical framework established in our prior work. By integrating rigorous mathematical analysis with practical design strategies, we aim to enhance the stability, convergence, generalization, and computational efficiency of neural operators. We revisit key theoretical insights, including stability in high dimensions, exponential convergence, and universality of neural operators. Based on these insights, we provide detailed design recommendations, each supported by mathematical proofs and citations. Our contributions offer a systematic methodology for developing next-gen neural operators with improved performance and reliability.
Ecotourism for Coastal Slum Alleviation: A Strategic Approach to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Tangerang, Indonesia
Authors: Nurlukman Adie Dwiyanto , Fadli Yusuf , Wahyono Eko
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the potential of ecotourism as a strategic tool for transforming coastal slum areas in developing regions, with a focus on alleviating poverty, improving living conditions, and fostering sustainable development.   Theoretical Framework: The research draws on theories of sustainable development, ecotourism, and community-based tourism. The study builds on frameworks that emphasize the role of local community involvement, environmental conservation, and socio-economic improvement in developing effective strategies for slum transformation.   Method: This research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using R Studio to analyze relationships between ecotourism development, infrastructure investment, community participation, and sustainable tourism outcomes. Data were collected through surveys of 160 residents in a coastal slum area, complemented by direct observations of the region’s environmental and infrastructural conditions.   Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that investments in ecotourism infrastructure and active community engagement significantly improve the economic conditions and environmental sustainability of coastal slum areas. However, gaps in policy support and sustainable tourism principles were identified, which limit the full realization of ecotourism’s potential in alleviating slum conditions.   Research Implications: This study highlights ecotourism's potential to alleviate poverty and transform coastal slum areas through infrastructure investment and community participation. It offers practical insights for policymakers and developers in sustainable tourism, emphasizing improved economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Theoretically, it enriches sustainable development literature by linking local governance with ecotourism-driven regional transformation.   Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by presenting a comprehensive framework that integrates ecotourism with poverty alleviation strategies, focusing on the transformation of coastal slums into sustainable tourism hubs. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners working on sustainable development initiatives in coastal regions.
Efficiency of International Law Mechanisms for Human Rights Protection in Education
Authors: Banchuk-Petrosova Olena , Gerasymova Elvira , Vykhovanets Zorina , Panchyshyn Ruslan , Maksymovych Roman
Published: November 2024

Objectives. The study deals with international law mechanisms for human rights protection in education. The aim of the study is to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of international law mechanisms for human rights protection in education.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical basis of the research was made up of the scientific works of scientists, quality and qualitative indicators of research, and the regulatory and legal framework.
 
Methods: The research employed the method of comparison, visual graphic methods, a set of methods of processing, comprehension and interpretation of information.
 
Results and Discussion: The study established the most common types of violations in the field of education, in particular: violation of the right of national minorities to education; impossibility of choosing the language of instruction; failure to provide inclusive education; discrimination against people with mental illness. Specific manifestations of the effectiveness of international law mechanisms for the human rights protection in the field of education are singled out, in particular: increasing public awareness and transparency of government activity, etc.
 
Research Implications: The study gave grounds to draw the conclusions regarding the difficulty of proving the existence of violations in education. Attention is drawn to the subjectivity of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the ambiguous interpretation of norms enshrined in international legal acts.
 
Originality/Value: The research is original, based on official data and the author's own conclusions, and has practical significance.
Climate change vulnerability, adaptation and ecosystem services in different fisheries and aquaculture in Asia: a review
Authors: Habib Ahasan , Borazon Elaine Q. , Nallos Ivy M. , Macusi Edison
Published: November 2024

This review aimed to discuss the vulnerability and climate change impacts on tropical fisheries in Asia using a systematic literature review. The study applied the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) to evaluate literature from 1990-2020. The results showed clustering of texts, keywords, and titles based on search terms like climate change, fisheries, and adaptation. High-scoring links revealed clusters: 1) climate change and food security, 2) biodiversity and environment protection, 3) conservation of resource, 4) climate change impacts in Asia, 5) fisheries. Abstracts and titles produced clusters on: 1) livelihood and food security, 2) fisheries catch, 3) stakeholder approaches, 4) Ecosystem services. While climate change dominated vulnerability and adaptation studies, it is only one of many stressors affecting fisheries and aquaculture. Adaptation is suggested as a solution for reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience in fishing communities. However, our findings indicate that the social and economic factors contributing to climate-induced vulnerability are still relatively neglected. Enhancing biodiversity and environmental protection can lead to a more productive and food-secure environment for farmers and fishers. It is crucial that interventions focus on adaptation and establishing science-based ‘adaptive fisheries co-management’ to engage fishing communities and address their broader vulnerabilities and aspirations.