bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Talent Management: An Empirical Analysis of Its Antecedents and Consequences Applying Structural Equation Modeling
Authors: Singh Ajay Kumar , Sabharwal Sonia
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Organizations across the globe know that they must have the talented people to achieve success in today’s globalized and hyper competitive economy. There also is awareness that talent has to be used as an important resource that is required to be managed so that best possible results can be accomplished. (by Wellins et al., 2009). Talent management requires organizations to first understand the meaning of ‘talent’ and who they regard as ‘the talented’. The present paper analyzes the effect of the antecedents of talent, and also to know what impact the talent has on its consequences. Design, methodology and approach: A survey questionnaire including various constituents of talent was designed. In the Banking industry, for selection from both private and public and also for selecting banks in each of these two sectors for the study, a Stratified sampling method was utilized. For the study, selection of branches from the selected banks (from both sectors) was done using Random selection method. The sample included a total of 300 middle level employees from the selected banks (from both the public sector and private sectors) in Delhi. During personal visits to all the selected bank branches, the bank staff was requested to fill and share the completed questionnaires as soon as possible. Data collected using structured questionnaire was analyzed using ‘Exploratory factor analysis’ (EFA), ‘confirmatory factor analysis’ (CFA), and ‘Structural equation modeling’ (SEM). Findings: The survey mechanism was found to be reliable, suitable and valid. The exploratory factor analysis revealed the specific factors that have an impact on Talent. The path diagram with regression weights was confirmed through SEM. The three antecedents of talent taken together explained talent to the tune of 96%. Further, significant positive value of talent with VCL at 86%, SPD at 65%, ENA at 55%, MGT at 33% and CTD at 19% at a significance level of 0.001 was also reported. Research limitations: While lot of care has been taken to get precise results, but due to risk of ambiguities and misapprehensions on the part of respondents, there could be some elements of inaccuracy which could have sneaked in. Practical implications: The results of this study would help organizations to identify the constituents of talent and its consequences. The model can be used by Academicians and researchers in measuring the talent quotient and its impact. Value and Originality: Probably, this study is the first in India to carry out the construct validation of talent to define the antecedents of Talent as well as its consequences applying structural equation modeling. This study has its value as it facilitates the organizations to identify the talent quotient of an individual. Also it helps the organizations to find the impact of talent on creative leadership and spiritual development.
Influence of Mindfulness on Consumption: A Qualitative Study of Indian Consumers
Authors: Bhattacharjee Anindo , Chatterjee Boishampayan , Singh Sandeep
Published: December 2023

Mindful consumption is an evolving concept that explains the role of consumers’ mindful mindset (such as caring of self, caring of nature, and caring of community) on their consumption choices. Consumers are increasingly engaging in various kinds of social media to gather opinions and reviews of customers which helps them in making more ‘informed’ consumption choices. And then we have the construct of mindfulness which is a meta-cognitive capability of every individual which determines their degree of attention to any new information and the way they interpret those information. In this paper, we will present the findings of a qualitative study which has been conducted on Indian consumers to arrive at a conceptual model and a set of propositions which depict the direct and indirect relationship between mindfulness and consumption. Based on the qualitative study, we also list a set of research questions that could direct future empirical research on mindful consumption in emerging markets (e.g. India).
‘Shree Ramacharitmanas’ and Celebrification Process based on Quasimodo Effect: Introducing a Model of ‘Segmentule Advertising’ to Create Future Celebrities for Political Campaigning
Authors: Jha P. N.
Published: December 2023

Shree Ramacharitmanas intends to maximize the opportunities of becoming a celebrity-figure for more people, and thus implying to multiply the process of formation of celebrities (Celebrification). Several authors suggest their individual philosophies on celebrificationprocess. However, moving beyond the repertoire, the present paper, drawn from the design of an unpublished work in 1995 itself by this author, proposes a Model of Segmentule Advertising Communication by incorporating the tenet of Quasimodo Effect for providing an alternative process of celebrification in view of not only gratifying the innate desires of more number of people to subsequently become a celebrity-figure, but equally augmenting the publicity-arsenal for Political Advertising.
Organizational Schizophrenia in Indian Organizations: The Mitigating Role of Resonant Leadership
Authors: Sinha Ashish , Gautam Deepansha , Supkar Avinash Chandra
Published: December 2023

Toxicity in organizations is not something new. One of its manifestations - occupational stress though is a thoroughly researched area,but in recent years it has got heightened attention,and this has something to do with the various kinds of problems that are engulfing organizations today. Today we have problems such as organizational paranoia and organizational schizophrenia on which the authors have decided to specifically focus on. Notall of these problems, their consequences and their mitigation have been well researched. An attempt in this direction has been made by the authors in the context of organizational schizophrenia and its mitigation with the help of resonant leadership. Resonant leadership is a fairly new concept in leadership literature popularized by the works of Goleman, Boyatzis and Mckee(2002) and others. Resonant leadership implies leading with both emotional and social intelligence. What can mitigate organizational schizophrenia was the moot point. Taking a whirlwind journey through the conceptual and the research background of Organizational Behaviour, the panacea to these new faced problems lies in the foot of resonant leadership because resonant leadership is about building relationships, sustaining them and creating a workplace resonance or vibrancy. Loss of meaning and purpose of life, reality detachment, double bind paradox is what organizational schizophrenia is mainly about. Stress, burnout and other psychological manifestations is the natural consequence of this problem. An attempt has been made in this paper to find the extent of this problem in Indian organizations and how resonant leadership will mitigate it.
Livelihood Promotion and Interventions of JEEViKA: A Trend Analysis
Authors: Ram Pradip , . Tulika
Published: December 2023

The government of India has been investing in various livelihood programs to promote socio-economic empowerment of rural poor for a long period of time. This paper highlights one of the large-scale initiatives of JEEViKA of Bihar government which aims at socio-economic empowerment of rural poor and improving their livelihoods with the help of institutions like SHGs. Based on the JEEViKA Annual Report 2015-20, this paper highlights the five years trend analysis of three interventions i.e., farm intervention, livestock intervention and non-farm intervention of JEEViKA for the livelihood promotion. In this paper a comparative analysis has been done to know about the most effective and trending intervention of JEEViKA. The findings of the study show that the trend of enrollment of SHG HHs in farm intervention is higher than the livestock intervention and non-farm intervention that means rural people are highly enrolled in farm intervention as compared to other two interventions.
Performance in Service Interactions: Employee-Job, Organizational Mission Alignment - A Social Identity Perspective
Authors: Singh Prashant , Sharma Ranjana
Published: December 2023

Marketing by Organisations is an increasingly complex aspect of its operations. It is evident in the increasing complexity and weight of the Marketing Plans’ Expectations in the now highly competitive environment. The dynamic nature of the market aggravates this, the competitors and the changing expectations in terms of deliverables. The Marketing concept can be seen as a business philosophy and a mission-oriented approach to its interaction with its publics to create value. Despite the increasing role of technology in organisations, maintaining the interactional aspect of Marketing is a humane function and is executed by humans. With the increasingly complex nature of the Markets in which organisations work, the interactive element is seldom limited to the scenarios or themes covered in the Job Training and General Tacit Skill developed through experience. This highlights the challenges in managing the marketing function in such a dynamic ecosystem, mainly while still being considered a firm with its economic interests.
Information and Communication Technology vis-a-vis Quality Enhancement in Higher Education
Authors: Singh L.P.
Published: December 2023

matters. The methodologies adopted were subjective and objective and included observation, conceptualization, verification, articulationand teaching. As a result, India had gone far ahead of other countries in science – especially in mathematics, astronomy and chemistry,metallurgy and physics before the advent of modern era.However, despite such an impressive growth of higher education over the past seventy years in Quantitative terms, its growth inqualitative terms has been an area of serious concern. The most appalling issue in this respect is that the very concept of QUALITY OFHIGHER EDUCATION has perhaps not been appropriately addressed. An attempt has been made in this paper to identify someprominent parameters of Quality in higher education. Next to it, we also propose to delineate the role of modern ICT in enhancing theQuality of higher education in the light of the identified parameters of quality.
The Effect of Process Integration on Organizational Culture for Strategic Collaboration in Automobile Industry
Authors: Shaik Abdul Khadar Basha  , Gopalasetti Sridhar  , Pinjari Rafiq Basha  , Subhadarshini Khatua
Published: December 2023

A strong partnership in new vehicle retail management is a long-term commitment made by automakers and dealers toward mutualbenefit. Manufacturers and dealers share a shared purpose in selling things, which makes everyone involved will benefit from acollaborative effort to sell a model automobile. This paper studies the aspects of trust that are built between the manufacturer and dealerwhich is affected by process integration, cultural understanding, and contract flexibility. The methodology followed was quantitative innature in which cross-sectional data from the same manufacturing company dyad was employed. The findings of the research show apositive association between process integration with cultural understanding and contract flexibility and together these affect the trust thatis built between the parties.
Flexible work arrangements and its impact on Work-Life Balance
Authors: Shanker Anurag
Published: December 2023

“Flexible work arrangements” is a strategic part of the ecosystem of progressive organizations. There has been exponential increase in organizations that offer flexible work arrangements to their employees. Flexible work arrangements encompass various components which individually and collectively help in improving the overall wellbeing of the employees. The relaxations provided under flexible work arrangements improve the work-life balance of the employees significantly.
Role of Leadership in handling conflicts arising due to Age Diversity in the workplace
Authors: Singh Prashant , Ranjana Sharma
Published: December 2023

A multi-generational workforce is a growing norm in workplace today. As different work together their work styles and expectations clash. Age Diversity and difference in communication styles results in conflicts. The value-in-diversity theory should be understood and effectively to the organizations advantage. Authentic and Transformational leadership styles should be adopted to ensure all generations are treated fairly and given equal learning opportunities and chance for career development. The paper discusses about Gen X and Y, their communication styles and the role of leadership in handling conflicts in the work place. Further recommendations for managing different generations are also discussed.
Cashless Policy of Nepalese Commercial Banks and Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Jitendra Prasad Upadhyay  , Pitri Raj Adhikari
Published: December 2023

This paper attempts to examine customer satisfaction with cashless policy in Nepalese commercial banks. The data has beencollected from 384 respondents of Kathmandu Valley through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients, andregression methods have been used to estimate the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The study reveals thata cashless policy is the most important factor affecting customer satisfaction in Nepalese commercial banks.
Women Empowerment: Fostering of a Woman's Sense of Self- Worth via Entrepreneurship
Authors: Bhavana Singh
Published: December 2023

Women empowerment is a process of empowering women, which may be defined as understanding their viewpoints and accepting them as they are. It also aims to improve women's status through education. Empowerment of women is a burning issue today all over the world. There are various ways women can be empowered, for which they should be given equal opportunities. Both the government and the individuals should come together. The present study is conducted in the city of Varanasi to find out the challenges andhurdles faced by women in their businesses and to assess their contribution towards economic development.
A Comparative Study on Preference of Investors In Mutual Fund And Stock Market Directly
Authors: Pratibha Sharma  , Brijesh K. Jaiswal
Published: December 2023

Do I possess enough to meet the ever-expanding needs of the family? This is quite a common concern these days. Along these lines, it's high time one must save shrewdly through the different ways of investment. The opportunity has arrived to look at venture avenues, which can beat expansion and assist our cash with filling further to meet our future needs. Interests in different structures will empower us to meet expansion and ensure our buying power alongside supporting us to produce a supported pay post-retirement. One of the accessible speculation roads is interest in the stock market. It has been genuinely demonstrated in numerous markets, including our own that over the long run, value outflanks most resource classes. It assists with considering hazards a chance. "Nothing wandered, nothing acquired" applies similarly as a lot to the stock market as to different parts of life. Both the stock market and mutual assets are yet to arrive at their pinnacle level. There is as yet an absence of information about Mutual assets and the Stock market among most of market players. A serious level of instability in the new occasions in the Indian market has prompted the advancement of Mutual assets. Today investors favor more Mutual assets to go into the stock market rather than put straightforwardly in the stock market. The objective of this investigation is to discover and dissect which is a more fulfilled speculation instrument with a direct interest in the value market or contributing through mutual assets based on various boundaries like danger, returns, cost, and so forth. The examination would work with the perusers to know the future possibilities of mutual assets and the stock market.
Uso de los hongos micorrízicos arbusculares (HMA) en la nutrición de Leucacephala leucocephala (Lam.) De wit para la producción de forraje
Authors: Ojeda Lázaro J. , Rivera Ramón A. , De la Rosa Juan J.
Published: December 2023

At present, the use of biofertilizers and protein plants in the nutrition of pastures and forage has increased. The investigation was carried out in the University Center of the municipality of Cumanayagua, county of Cienfuegos, Cuba with the objective of evaluating the response of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit to the inoculation of different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) strains. The experiment was carried out in polyethylene bags. The experiment used a random blocks design with three replicates and the following treatments: #1. Soil (Control treatment, without inoculation and NPK application), #2. Soil + inoculation with the AMF strain F. mosseae/INCAM-2, #3. Soil + inoculation with the AMF strain G. cubense/INCAM-4) and #4. Soil + NPK fertilization at plant establishment application of NPK (25, 40 y 120 kg ha-1 de N, P2O5 y K20) + N at each cut at 70% of the initial dose. The inoculation with AMF was simultaneous for all treatments. A establishment cut and five successive cuts were performed, with 51.33 average days between them. The biomass production, the content of gross protein of L. leucocephala in each harvest and the cumulative total, as well as mycorrhizal effectiveness, were quantified. L. leucocephala positively responded to F. mosseae/INCAM-2 inoculation. Biomass production for cut increased between 31,50 % (Treatment #2) y 19,40 % (Treatment #3) with respect to control treatment. Inoculation with F. mosseae/INCAM-2 showed higher mycorrhizal effectiveness. The highest value in gross protein was obtained in the variant with mineral fertilization and the inoculated variants overcame the control treatment, with better performance than treatment # 2 ( Soil+ Funneliformis mosseae/INCAM-2).
Efecto de la biomasa sonicada de la cianobacteria Nostoc commune sobre el crecimiento de Fusarium oxysporum "In vitro"
Authors: Pico González Ana Isabel , Jaraba Navas Juan de Dios , Jarma Orozco Alfredo de Jesús , Pérez Polo Dairo Javier , Herazo Cárdenas Diana Sofía , Vallejo Isaza Adriana , Pineda Rodríguez Yirlis Yadeth , Vegliante Arrieta Daniela , Ariza González Anthony Ricardo , Ardila Correa María Cristina , Pareja Zapata Juan Carlos
Published: December 2023

The cyanobacteria Nostoc commune contains bioactive compounds with antimicrobial activity and high potential to control of phytopathogens. The objective of this work was to determine the in vitro effect of sonicated biomass of these cyanobacteria on the growth of Fusarium oxysporum. The biomass of N.commune was dissolved in sterile distilled water and subjected to centrifugation processes and ultrasound-assisted cell rupture. The antifungal effect was evaluated using the disk diffusion technique (Kirby-Bauer) in a PDA (Potato Dextrose Agar) medium. In the center of the Petri dish, an agar disk (0.7 cm) with pure mycelium of the fungus was placed in the center of the Petri dish and, around it, four filter paper disk impregnateed with the algae extract (0.7 cm) were placed. The radial growth of the pathogen was measured in the presence and absence of N. commune, until the control covered the entire Petri dish to assess the Percentage of Radial Inhibition of the pathogen (PICR %). The growth rate of the fungus was lower in the initial stages of measurement and the PICR fluctuated between 33 and 58%. However, there were no inhibition halos in the growth of the fungus, it is assumed that the antifungal effect of the cyanobacteria was not permanent over the time, but it could be potentiated by improving the extraction process of the extract.
Identificación de fuentes de resistencia a Fusarium oxysporum en genotipos de Physalis sp.
Authors: Pulido Blanco Victor Camilo , Gonzalez Chavarro Carlos Felipe
Published: December 2023

The resistance of Cape gooseberry to Fusarium oxysporum was evaluated in 70 accessions of Physalis peruviana and related taxa (P. philadelphica, P. ixocarpa, P. floridana, P. pubescens, P. angulata, P. pruinosa, P. viscosa, P. mexicana, Nicandra physalodes, and Solanum auriculatum). These accessions were obtained from different national and international collections, including accessions from the Colombian productive sector. These represented wild materials, commercial cultivars, native and foreign weeds, and commercial ecotypes from the main producing countries: Colombia, South Africa, Kenya, and Peru. The evaluation of resistance to F. oxysporum was carried out under greenhouse conditions using the most aggressive strain supplied by the Fusarium collection maintained by the molecular microbiology laboratory of the Center for Biotechnology and Bioindustry (CBB), currently in charge of the Working Collection of Microorganisms of Agrosavia, which was isolated from infected fields. The symptoms were monitored using a severity scale, containing 10 degrees and five categories. Data information obtained from daily evaluations was analyzed through a severity evaluation and different statistical analyses. The results identified one accession belonging to Physalis peruviana and two related taxa (Physalis floridana and Solanum auriculatum) as resistant to this pathogen. These accessions could be directly used in breeding programs, either as improved cultivars or as race-specific resistance donors for other Physalis peruviana genotypes.
Editorial, Volumen 22(2) revista Temas Agrarios
Authors: Campo Arana Rodrigo Orlando
Published: December 2023

The directives of the University of Cordoba, headed by the Vice Rector's Office for Research and Extension, continue to support the university's scientific journals, which will be reflected in the research indicators. In May of this year, the University of Cordoba hired the services of a firm specialized in the subject, with the objective of establishing good editorial practices in the different journals published at the alma mater. The advice is being received through training, achieving to date to increase visibility on the web and improve the appearance of the journals in digital format. It should be noted that the achievements to date have been the result of group work, with the participation of the ICT Innovation Center for the support of academia (CINTIA) and the different editorial bodies of the journals.

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Childhood Gender Diversity and Mental Health: Protocol for the Longitudinal, Observational Gender Journey Project (Preprint)
Authors: Hidalgo Marco A , Chen Diane , Tishelman Amy C , Olson-Kennedy Johanna , Chan Yee-Ming , Garofalo Robert , Petras Hanno , Rosenthal Stephen M , Ehrensaft Diane
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Prepubertal transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (TGD) children (ie, those asserting gender identity, expressing gender-role behavior outside of culturally defined norms for their sex registered at birth, or both) are presenting in greater numbers to pediatric gender clinics across the United States and abroad. A large subset of TGD children experiences gender dysphoria, that is, distress that arises from the incongruence between gender identity and sex registered at birth. A lack of consensus exists regarding care for prepubertal TGD children due, in part, to a dearth of empirical research on longitudinal developmental trajectories of gender identity, role behavior, and gender dysphoria (when present).

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this National Institutes of Health–funded study is to provide evidence to inform clinical care for prepubertal TGD children by establishing a US longitudinal cohort (N=248) of prepubertal TGD children and their caregivers that is followed prospectively at 6-month intervals across 18 months.

METHODS

At each timepoint, clinical and behavioral data are collected via web-based visit from child and caregiver reporters. Latent class analysis, among other methods, is used to identify subgroups and longitudinally characterize the gender identity and gender-role behavior of TGD children. These models will define longitudinal patterns of gender identity stability and characterize the relationship between TGD classes and mental and behavioral health outcomes, including the moderating role of social gender transition (when present), on these associations.

RESULTS

Baseline data collection (N=248) is complete, and the identification of TGD subgroups based on gender identity and expression using latent class analysis is anticipated in 2024. The completion of all 4 waves of data collection is anticipated in July 2024, coinciding with the start of a no-cost study extension period. We anticipate longitudinal analyses to be completed by winter 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

Through a longitudinal observational design, this research involving prepubertal TGD children and their caregivers aims to provide empirical knowledge on gender development in a US sample of TGD children, their mental health symptomology and functioning over time, and how family initiated social gender transition may predict or alleviate mental health symptoms or diagnoses. The research findings have promise for clinicians and families aiming to ensure the best developmental outcome for these children as they develop into adolescents.

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The Level of Physical Capacity among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury : A Protocol for Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Ong Winslet , Hui Wen Lim , Azizan Azliyana , Abd. Karim Zainura , Ahmad Mohd Azzuan , Manaf Haidzir , Mohd Nordin Nor Azlin , Hisham Hafifi
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a condition that often leads to impairments in function and mobility. Hence, understanding the level of physical capacity among individuals with SCI is crucial for informing rehabilitation strategies.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to summarize the available evidence regarding the level of physical capacity among individuals with SCI.

METHODS

An electronic search strategy will be used to identify studies published since 1993 in databases such as PubMed, Medline, CENTRAL, and Wiley Online Library. The keywords used will be ‘Spinal Cord Injury OR Paraplegia OR Tetraplegia’ AND ‘Physical Capacity OR Physical Function OR Physical Ability’. Bibliographies of primary studies and review articles will be searched manually to identify additional studies. The data extraction and risk of bias evaluation will be conducted by two reviewers. The third reviewer will assist in resolving any disagreements between the first and second reviewers. The risk of bias assessment will utilize the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scale

RESULTS

The systematic review has not yet started. It is expected to be completed and submitted for publication by December 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will review the participant characteristics, including age, sex, type and severity of the injury, and years since the injury. The characteristics of the studies will also be reviewed, including the study design, the type of outcome measure, and the results and findings from the included studies. The findings of this study will be published in a journal with peer review, and updates will be made if sufficient new evidence modifies the review's conclusions. Any modifications to the methodologies made during the review will be detailed in the article.

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A Brief Historical Overview and Mathematical Equations of Soliton
Authors: Jalil Muhammad Arif Bin
Published: December 2023

bstract: A soliton is a strongly stable, nonlinear, self-reinforcing, localised wave packet that maintains its shape even after colliding with other similar localised wave packets and propagates freely at a constant speed. The medium's balanced cancellation of nonlinear and dispersive effects is responsible for its extraordinary stability. Dispersive effects are a characteristics of several systems where a wave frequency determines how fast it travels. Subsequently, it was shown that soliton solutions offer stable solutions for a broad range of weakly nonlinear dispersive partial differential equations that characterise physical systems. Solitons have a self-restoring quality that makes them desirable for long-distance, high-speed transmissions. The strain on networks is quickly reaching a critical threshold as transmission speeds over longer distances are now approaching 40 Gbit/sec. In the future, solitons might offer intriguing alternatives.
Innovative Design and Performance Analysis of Gravitational Water Vortex Turbines
Authors: Suhaib Mohammed , Kumar Manoj , kumar Sunil , Sharma Nikhil , Jain Parmod , Kumar Chandramohan
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Due to limited availability and risk of extraction of non-renewable natural resources for energy extraction and production of electricity in future we will be relying on various renewable energy resources. Therefore we intent to aid THE GRAVITATIONAL VORTEX TURBINE SYSTEM in the field of hydro electricity generation. The turbine is capable of generating clean energy from streams without interfering with the environment. It will be capable if converting energy of moving fluid to kinetic energy which can be further utilized to convert it into electrical energy using a low hydraulic head. Electrical power is essential in commercial and social investments like lighting, heating, communications, Computers, industrial equipment, transport etc. Therefore hydropower energy is one of the most suitable and efficient source of renewable energy which depends on more than century of experience for this issue. The power capacity and facility are two criteria required for the classification of hydropower plant. The first one consists of five technologies: dammed reservoir, run of river, pumped storage, in stream technology and new technology gravitational vortex. The other one is classified according to power scale is Large, Small, Micro and Pico Hydropower. This project is focusing on micro hydropower especially gravitational vortex power which increases the sustainability and health of the water as a whole. It presents an overview from both flow and power points of view by discussing the free surface vortex (FSV) and the suitable turbine systems which are used in micro hydropower. The use of subjects like Fluid mechanics, Theory of machines and Engineering Mechanics will provide a backbone of this project. From this Project we will illustrate the micro hydro power generation technique.
Navigating GPT-4 and BERT: A Dual Perspective on Financial and Political Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Ghosh Akash , Biswas Debstuti , Sarkar Rahul , Pillai Advait , Chopra Jatin
Published: December 2023

Abstract: This research delves into the dynamic capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by combining insights from two distinct studies. The first study, "Linking Microblogging Sentiments to Stock Price Movement: An Application of GPT-4," explores the efficacy of the GPT-4 Language Learning Model (LLM) compared to BERT in modeling same-day daily stock price movements for Apple and Tesla in 2017. The study leverages sentiment analysis of microblogging messages from the Stocktwits platform and employs a novel method for prompt engineering, emphasizing the contextual abilities of GPT-4. Logistic regression is utilized to evaluate the correspondence between extracted message contents and stock price movements, revealing GPT-4's substantial accuracy, outperforming BERT in five out of six months. However, practical considerations, including deployment costs and the need for fine-tuning prompts, are also acknowledged. The second study, "Do We Still Need BERT in the Age of GPT? Comparing the Benefits of Domain-Adaptation and In-Context-Learning Approaches to Using LLMs for Political Science Research," investigates the choices researchers face when employing LLMs in political science tasks. The study establishes benchmarks for various natural language processing (NLP) tasks within political science and compares two common approaches: domain-adapting smaller LLMs like BERT with unsupervised pre-training and supervised fine-tuning and querying larger LLMs like GPT-3 without additional training. Preliminary results suggest that, when labeled data is available, a finetuning-focused approach remains superior for text classification. By synthesizing these studies, this research contributes to the broader understanding of LLMs' capabilities and their applicability in diverse domains. It emphasizes the significance of prompt engineering in unlocking the contextual abilities of modern LLMs, providing insights into financial sentiment analysis and political text classification. The findings underscore the nuanced choices researchers must make in selecting appropriate LLMs, adapting them to specific domains, and designing effective prompts for optimal performance in different research contexts.
ASL Classification using Deep learning
Authors: Bakshi Ronit , Pandey Satwik , Parnami Tanmay , Jain Utkarsh , Meena Lokesh Kumar
Published: December 2023

Abstract: In this study, the ever-evolving landscape of American Sign Language (ASL) classification is examined through the lens of cutting-edge deep learning techniques. The main objective of this research is to improve accuracy and overcome real-time constraints. For millions of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, sign language serves as a vital form of communication that bridges the gap between them and the rest of the world. Deep learning, specifically the use of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs), has shown incredible potential in numerous computer vision and natural language processing tasks. This paper offers a comprehensive exploration of the emerging field of sign language classification through deep learning, delving into the motivations behind this research.
The McMaster Internal Medicine Royal College Review Course: Descriptions of a Novel Program and a Survey of Participants
Authors: Carayannopoulos Kallirroi Laiya , Dadwal Shivani , Laureano Marissa , Neary John , Martin Leslie , Lewis Kimberley
Published: December 2023

Background

Certification exams are the final hurdle residents overcome to complete training. Despite their high-stakes nature there are few dedicated preparation resources. In response, we created the McMaster Internal Medicine Royal College Review Course and administered a survey to participants to assess the design of the course and its perceived value.

Methods

The course was offered as three-hour lectures hosted every one to two weeks for a total of 15 sessions. Each session was dedicated to a specific subspecialty. Following completion of the exam, we distributed a survey to participating residents. Three iterations of this course were studied between 2018-2021.

Results

112/139 residents completed the survey. 92.8% of participants found the course valuable and 70.6% felt it helped to reduce exam anxiety. Most participants (78.6%) engaged with the course during the presentations and used the resources for review during independent study.

Conclusion

This review course presents a valuable exam preparation resource for residents. This survey demonstrated a desire for the course to continue and may present an opportunity for other residency programs to offer similar courses.
Gastrointestinal Kaposi Sarcoma in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus While On Antiretroviral Therapy
Authors: Fonzo David Di , Mohmand Zuhal , Bader Farah Al , Afif Waqqas
Published: December 2023

Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is a known complication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). KS may affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in patients and generally occurs in patients with elevated HIV viral loads or low CD4 counts. It is less common for GI-KS to occur in patients with suppressed viral loads. We present endoscopic images of a patient with non-specific GI symptoms; this patient had developed GI-KS in the context of a persistently low CD4 count despite compliance with his antiretroviral therapy and a low HIV viral load. This case highlights that GI-KS should be considered in the differential diagnosis in all HIV-positive patients with unexplained/persistent GI symptomology, even if they have low viral loads. Early recognition and appropriate therapy of GI-KS leads to significantly improved outcomes.
Elsberg Syndrome – Under-Recognition of HSV-2 Lumbosacral Radiculitis among Canadians
Authors: Shah Meera , Patel Sagar , Kufiashi Hala , Kapoor Andrew
Published: December 2023

Elsberg syndrome is an underrecognized entity characterized by urinary retention, sacral radiculitis,  and cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis, associated with either an acute infection or herpes-simplex 2 virus (HSV-2) reactivation. With HSV-2 prevalence among Canadians averaging 10-15%, awareness of atypical presentations and potential complications is critical for clinicians. Early recognition and treatment may help improve patient outcomes and decrease neurologic disease morbidity, including neuropathic pain, chronic urinary retention, and paraplegia. Here, we report a case of Elsberg syndrome in a 56-year-old female with no known history of prior HSV-2 infection who presented with sacral radiculitis, myelitis, urinary retention, and a positive cerebrospinal fluid HSV-2 PCR. We use this case to illustrate the key clinical, diagnostic, and radiographic features clinicians should be familiar with in clinical practice. Elsberg syndrome is an uncommon but significant neurological manifestation of HSV-2, and improved recognition of Elsberg syndrome may lead to more timely diagnosis, treatment, and improved neurologic outcomes.
RésuméLe syndrome d’Elsberg est une entité méconnue caractérisée par une rétention urinaire, une radiculite sacrée et une pléiocytose du liquide céphalorachidien, associées à une infection aiguë ou à une réactivation du virus herpès- simplex 2 (HSV-2). La prévalence du HSV-2 au Canada étant en moyenne de 10 à 15 %, il est essentiel que les cliniciens soient conscients des présentations atypiques et des complications potentielles. La reconnaissance et le traitement précoces peuvent contribuer à améliorer l’état des patients et à réduire la morbidité des maladies neurologiques, notamment la douleur neuropathique, la rétention urinaire chronique et la paraplégie. Nous rapportons ici un cas de syndrome d’Elsberg chez une femme de 56 ans sans antécédents connus d’infection par le HSV-2, qui présentait une radiculite sacrée, une myélite, une rétention urinaire et une PCR HSV-2 positive dans le LCR. Nous utilisons ce cas pour illustrer les principales caractéristiques cliniques, diagnostiques et radiographiques que les cliniciens doivent connaître dans leur pratique clinique. Le syndrome d’Elsberg est une manifestation neurologique peu fréquente mais significative du HSV-2 et une meilleure reconnaissance du syndrome d’Elsberg peut conduire à un diagnostic et à un traitement plus rapide et à de meilleurs résultats neurologiques.
Rowell Syndrome
Authors: Cho Sung Min , Shah Rupal
Published: December 2023

A 27-year-old woman presented to hospital with a 4-week history of a progressive, painful, and pruritic erythematous-violaceous mucocutaneous rash involving the face, lips, genitals, palms, and feet. She was previously healthy and reported no medications around the time of rash onset. She denied any preceding viral or bacterial infections. No blisters or bullae were seen on exam. Targetoid lesions were identified on her palms and erythema multiforme (EM) major was diagnosed.
RésuméUne femme de 27 ans s'est présentée à l'hôpital après quatre semaines d'une éruption cutanéo-muqueuse érythémateuse-violacée progressive, douloureuse et prurigineuse touchant le visage, les lèvres, les organes génitaux, la paume des mains et les pieds. Elle était auparavant en bonne santé et n'avait pas pris de médica-ments au moment de l'apparition de l'éruption. Elle a nié toute infection virale ou bactérienne antérieure. L'examen n'a révélé aucune cloque ou bulle. Des lésions ciblées ont été identifiées sur ses paumes et un érythème polymorphe (EM) majeur a été diagnostiqué.
PERFORMANCE TESTING ON WEB INFORMATION SYSTEM USING APACHE JMETER AND BLAZEMETER
Authors: Indrianto Indrianto
Published: December 2023

The Abiansemal Bali Global Vocational School Teacher Information System is a web-based application that makes teachers' work easier, which is the implementation of applied science in the field of technology. As the number of teachers increases, server performance needs to be evaluated to ensure it can handle requests from each teacher. This research tested the performance of an Information System Website using two tools, namely Apache JMeter and BlazeMeter. This test includes four modules: login page, updating teacher profile, uploading images, and creating questions. Testing uses 50 and 100 samples with a ramp-up period of 10 seconds and several loops of 1. Test results show that the system works well on these modules, with a stable average response time, increased throughput, and decreased deviation. This information reveals system performance and can help make improvements and optimizations to improve the speed and quality of the user experience. Performance testing with Apache JMeter and BlazeMeter is a useful method for testing the performance of web-based information systems.
EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH PHARMACY SERVICES AT Dr. J.P. WANANE, SORONG DISTRICT
Authors: Pasulu Yusran Timang , Budiyanto Angga Bayu , Astuti Ratih Arum
Published: December 2023

At this time, the level of public awareness about the importance of health is increasing. This is especially true in providing more and more health services. And quality of service is also needed to ensure satisfaction with health services, one of which is pharmacy. increases and does not cause disappointment for consumers. This research used a sample of 100 respondents. The research was carried out with a descriptive quantitative design by collecting data through observation data and questionnaires, totaling 10 questions representing 5 aspects. All data obtained and collected in this research were primary data. In this research the variable is focused on the level of satisfaction. Satisfaction is seen from 5 dimensional aspects, namely the empathy dimension, reliability dimension, facility dimension, confidence dimension and responsiveness dimension. The results of the first question related to the reliability dimension aspect were 68.2% and 75.6%. The second question related to the empathy dimension aspect received a score of 68.6% and 75.6%, while the third question related to the responsiveness dimension aspect received a score of 77.4% and 73. % The fourth question related to the dimension of confidence received a score of 64% and 78.2% and the fifth question regarding the aspect of the facility dimension received a score of 77.8% and 67.4%
Cardiogram of the Park: Quantitative Analysis of Walking Scenarios of Trakų Vokė Historic Park
Authors: Zaleckis Kęstutis , Gražulevičiūtė-Vileniškė Indrė , Doğan Huriye Armağan , Ivashko Yulia
Published: December 2023

In this research, the concept of isovist [1,6] was employed to analyze spaces of the park as a container and catalyser of human activities and experiences in quantitative terms. The concept of the isovist defines the visual environment as a system of objects that structures the light as a source of stimuli for human perception. Trakų Vokė ensemble was selected as a case study object to test this quantitative approach towards historic park analysis. Methods of the research include a literature review on specific characteristics of Trakų Vokė ensemble, observation on site, analysis of available maps and satellite images, development of linear drawing of the park using AutoCAD, modelling using Isovist_App and ESRI ArcMap software, analysis, and discussion of results. The research has demonstrated that the results of the isovist and visual graph-based analysis reflect the observed spatial features of Trakų Vokė Park quite well and can be used for various purposes, including a more detailed description of valuable features of heritage objects, a detailed comparison between different parks, simulative reconstruction of the character of the historical park in the past based on historical data, maintenance and management of the park, parametric design of landscape spaces, etc.
INEFFICIENT MANAGEMENT IN AQUACULTURE: PROBLEMS AND STRATEGIES
Authors:   Донской государственный технический университет, Пузанов Д.С.
Published: December 2023

Aquaculture is a fast-growing industry that plays a significant role in meeting the growing global demand for food and animal protein. However, inefficient management methods create problems for the sustainable growth of the industry and the use of resources. This article explores the factors contributing to inefficient management in aquaculture and suggests strategies to improve overall efficiency.
ON THE QUESTION OF THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "GENERALIZED COLIFORM BACTERIA" IN WATER
Authors:   Лужский институт (филиал) ГАОУ ВО ЛО «Ленинградский государственный университет им. А.С. Пушкина», Решетникова О.В. , Сбойчаков В.Б. ,   Лужский институт (филиал) ГАОУ ВО ЛО «Ленинградский государственный университет им. А.С. Пушкина», Осипова Т.С. ,   Лужский институт (филиал) ГАОУ ВО ЛО «Ленинградский государственный университет им. А.С. Пушкина»
Published: December 2023

The article shows the role of water in aquaculture. The rationale for the introduction and content of the new term "generalized coliform bacteria" in water is disclosed in detail. The microorganisms included in this community are considered. Differences in the reading of some regulatory documents have been identified.
Experience in growing pilengas at the fish breeding farm of Priboy LLC
Authors:   Южный научный центр РАН, Старцев А.В. , Корчунов А.А. ,   Южный научный центр РАН, Дубов В.Е. ,   Кубанский государственный аграрный университет
Published: December 2023

The article presents the results of adaptation of juveniles of the Far Eastern mullet pilengas to the conditions of freshwater ponds in the complex cultivation of feeding carp and herbivorous fish - grass carp and silver carp. It was found that pilengas adapts well to the content in ponds, has good rates of linear growth and weight gain. It feeds on detritus, planktonic algae and food residues. Along with herbivorous fish, it is a natural meliorator.
OPTIMAL WAYS TO COMBAT CRUSTACEAN CANNIBALISM
Authors:   Донской государственный технический университет, Ткачева И.В. , Румянцева Е.В. ,   Донской государственный технический университет, Оганисян М.М. ,   Донской государственный технический университет
Published: December 2023

This article provides an overview of the concept of cannibalism, namely its presence in crustaceans. Some preferential methods that will mitigate this problem and contribute to the health of crustacean populations are considered.