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Strategic Operational Management in Regional Development: Analyzing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Fiscal Policies in Banyumas, Indonesia
Authors: Cabase Daniar Casta , Raharjo Raden Johnny Hadi
Published: July 2024

This research examines the strategic operational management of public fiscal policies and their impact on regional development in Banyumas, Indonesia. By analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (RPP) and its influence on the Gross Regional Domestic Product (PDRB), this study aims to identify key strategic factors that enhance regional economic performance. Utilizing advanced statistical models and operational efficiency metrics, the study provides a comprehensive evaluation of how strategic fiscal management can drive sustainable regional growth. Operational management and strategic planning play pivotal roles in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of public fiscal policies, particularly in the context of regional development. This research seeks to investigate these dynamics within the Banyumas region of Indonesia, focusing on how strategic operational management of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (RPP) influences economic growth as measured by the Gross Regional Domestic Product (PDRB).
Analysis of Utaut Application on Digital Bank Usage in Jabodetabek
Authors: Hanifah Aulianti , Wulandari Christina Dewi
Published: July 2024

Digital banking is a form of adaptation to new threats and changes in the banking sector. This can be seen from the actions of major banks launching their own digital banks. Such as Digibank, Bank Jago, Jenius and TMRW which were founded by major banks in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of UTAUT variables on digital bank users in Jabodetabek. The analysis method used in this research is PLS-SEM with the SmartPLS 3.3.3 application tool. The data obtained in this study were taken using a questionnaire instrument with Google Form. The stages of analysis carried out in this study are starting from the outer model, inner model, and hypothesis testing. The acquisition of valid data that was successfully collected was 250 respondents. The sampling method in this study is non probability sampling with purposive sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence have an influence on behavioral intention and facilitating conditions and behavioral intention also have an influence on use behavior. In this study it was found that only experience can moderate the relationship between facilitating conditions and use behavior.
On Appeal Against Official Receiver’s Actions (Omissions) by a Creditor Filing a Claim for Inclusion in the Register of Claims of Debtor’s Creditors
Authors: Gazizova Alina M. ,   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure and Private
Published: July 2024

The paper is dedicated to investigating the possibility of challenging the actions (or inaction) of the bankruptcy trustee by a creditor whose claim is currently being verified by the court in the framework of a separate dispute in a bankruptcy case. It has been revealed that, at present, courts deny such creditors the right to exercise this mechanism and terminate proceedings on the consideration of these applications. This practice is determined to be a positivist application of the provisions of bankruptcy law. As a result of the study, the author concludes that the creditor acquires the right to challenge the actions (or inaction) of the bankruptcy trustee and to claim damages from him as soon as the court accepts the creditor’s application for inclusion in the register of creditors’ claims against the debtor for consideration. Otherwise, given the active role of the court in bankruptcy cases, such creditors need to insist on suspending or postponing the consideration of the application against the bankruptcy trustee until a court ruling on the validity of the creditor’s claim comes into legal force. Alternatively, they can propose to the bankruptcy creditors to initiate a separate dispute, aiming at the most efficient replenishment of the debtor’s bankruptcy estate.
How Can One Align Laws of Special Administrative Districts and Mainland China within the Framework of the "One Country, Two Systems" Principle, on the Example of Hong Kong
Authors: Yueping Zhang ,   Postgraduate Student of the Law Institute of the Heilongjiang University of the People's Republic of China
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the principles of functioning of the Chinese system "One country — two systems", it considers the theoretical and legal foundations of the legislation of Hong Kong as a special administrative region within this system. Using the methods of critical legal research, dialectical materialism and complex analysis. The author concludes that the key problem at the moment is the lack of perfection of the constitutional review system in Hong Kong. This requires further improvement of the registration and verification system, as well as strengthening the constitutional review system of Hong Kong's Basic Law to ensure the unity of China's legislative system.
Traditionalism and Pragmatism in the Administrative Law Science
Authors: Agapov Andrey B. ,   Professor of the Department of Administrative Law and Procedure of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), LL.D., Professor
Published: July 2024

The features of reforming the fundamental institutions of administrative-legal science in modern political and legal conditions are considered. The conceptual apparatus of administrative law currently does not meet its purpose, especially in the category of “public administration”. Using the example of German administrative law, the coexistence of various educational courses is substantiated, including “the doctrine of management”, “general administrative law”, “police law” and “public order law”, which are independent academic disciplines. Corresponding differences are also accepted in Germany when conducting scientific research. In the new political and legal conditions, the subject of administrative law lies primarily in the study of the basic institutions of executive power, while theoretical postulates must correspond to their pragmatic purpose. The subject of study of the new course of administrative law should be not only its traditional categories, but also the concepts of “public property relation”, “special public body or organization”; in relation to the latter, the study of the organizational and legal forms of activity of state corporations in their relations with the executive power.
Book Review: The Voronezh Administrative Law School: A Quarter of a Century of Scientific Search / Edited by Yu.N. Starilov. Voronezh: VSU Publishing House, 2023. (Anniversaries, Conferences, Forums; Issue 15). 704 p.
Authors: Dugenets Aleksandr S. ,   Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Professor, Chief Research Scientist of the Federal State Institution Research Institute
Published: July 2024

The review of the book, published under the editorship of Professor Yuri Nikolaevich Starilov, notes the importance of the school of administrative law that has been formed over 25 years, which is officially included in the list of leading scientific schools of Voronezh State University. The views of Yu. N. Starilov on issues of modern administrative and legal policy and its influence on determining the priorities for the development of Russian legislation, ensuring the progress of public legal relations, are briefly assessed. The scientific works of scientists — colleagues of Yu. N. Starilov on various topical problems of the Russian science of administrative law are analyzed. A conclusion is drawn about the scientific and practical significance of the book under review.
Effect of NaCl replacement on physicochemical and sensory properties of the traditional cured coppa
Authors: Di Domenico Jocasta , Machado-Lunkes Alessandra , Rocha Bruna Regina Pereira da , Prado Naimara Vieira , Weber Cleusa Inês , Lucchetta Luciano
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to reduce sodium content in pork coppa without affecting consumer acceptance. NaCl reduction, partial replacement with KCl, and reduction in salting process time were evaluated. Six treatments were performed: Standard - 100% NaCl with a 2-day salting process and a 5-day re-salting process; T1 - a mixture of 70% NaCl/30% KCl; T2, T3, T4 - mixtures of 85% NaCl/15% KCl; T5 - 100% NaCl. T1 to T5 applied a 2-day salting process and a 2-day re-salting process. All treatments complied with Brazilian sodium guidelines. No statistically significant difference in consumer acceptance was observed. A reduction of 4 days in salting and re-salting processes maintained sensory characteristics and reduced sodium content by 50%. Even with reduced salt content, no changes in physicochemical parameters or effects on product preservation and microbiological quality were observed. NaCl reduction and replacement up to 30% KCl did not affect coppa characteristics or acceptance.
Feutry lecteur de Belleforest : les Histoires tragiques au XVIIIe siècle
Authors: Campangne Hervé-Thomas
Published: July 2024

Publiées pour la dernière fois en 1616, les histoires tragiques de François de Belleforest ont vite rejoint le rang des ouvrages rares et curieux. Les bibliophiles du XVIIIe siècle ont souvent méprisé le style d’un auteur jugé coupable d’avoir composé des récits à la fois insipides et effroyables. Les lecteurs des années 1750 purent cependant redécouvrir les histoires tragiques grâce à Ai-mé-Ambroise-Joseph Feutry, qui publia en 1753 un ouvrage intitulé Choix d’histoires tirées de Bandel, Italien ; de Belleforest, Commingeois ; de Boaistuau, dit Launai ; et de quelques autres Auteurs. Sous la plume de Feutry, les récits de Belleforest subirent cependant d’étonnantes mé-tamorphoses, dont nous avons étudié les enjeux et les modalités. Ces transformations, qui nous permettent de mieux saisir la spécificité de l’histoire tragique telle que la conçoit Belleforest, montrent que celle-ci constitue un genre difficilement adaptable à l’horizon d’attente des lecteurs du XVIIIe siècle.
L’utérus dans le discours médical des années 1599-1626 en France : médecin, chirurgien, sage-femme
Authors: Bujak Victoria
Published: July 2024

Notre article est consacré au corps féminin et à l’utérus en particulier, représenté d’une manière ambiguë dans le discours médical français des années 1599-1626. Ce discours émane à la fois du médecin, du chirurgien et de la sage-femme. D’abord, nous avons analysé les passages traitant de l’utérus transmis par la médecine universitaire. Cette littérature nous a permis de mesurer le poids de la tradition médicale dans les questions relatives à la procréation, où l’utérus apparaît comme l’organe le plus mystérieux du corps féminin. Ensuite, nous nous sommes intéressés à l’oeuvre d’Ambroise Paré (1510-1590), médecin et chirurgien qui présente non seulement les moyens de soulager les femmes durant les couches, mais qui, de plus, instruit les sage-femmes sur la manière de faire face aux diverses complications. Enfin, nous avons étudié certaines des Observations de la sage-femme Louise Bourgeois (1563-1636) qui pouvait se prévaloir d’une réelle familiarité avec le corps féminin et avec les problèmes survenant pendant et à la suite des couches. Après avoir confronté ces différents discours, nous pouvons conclure que les figures du médecin, du chirurgien et de la sage-femme étaient toutes trois fortement influencées par les connaissances héritées de l’Antiquité. Cependant, les points de vue varient au sein de cette hiérarchie médicale, de même que les termes, les recommandations et les sujets abordés. Chacun des représentants, selon son rang et selon le contact qu’il avait réellement avec le corps féminin, élabore un discours dont les enjeux dépassent sans doute le sort des parturientes.
Entorno virtual de aprendizaje para la enseñanza de microbiología de los alimentos
Authors: Cedeño García María Enriqueta , Zabala Villarreal Wilson Andrés
Published: July 2024

Los entornos virtuales de Aprendizaje (EVA) proporcionan un espacio interactivo y flexible para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, particularmente en los niveles superiores. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la idoneidad de un entorno virtual adecuado para la enseñanza en la carrera de Procesamiento de alimentos del Instituto Superior Tecnológico Ciudad de Valencia, Ecuador, y evaluar su aplicación. El enfoque de la investigación es mixto, se realizó encuestas a 57 estudiantes y entrevistas a tres docentes del instituto. Los resultados revelaron que más del 50 % de los estudiantes carecían de un alto nivel de conocimiento en el uso de EVA, aunque reconocieron su utilidad para mejorar la efectividad del aprendizaje. Tanto estudiantes como docentes expresaron su acuerdo en la implementación de un EVA para la enseñanza de la materia de Microbiología de los alimentos, destacando Google Classroom como la plataforma más conocida y utilizada. En cuanto a los docentes, todos coincidieron en la utilidad de los EVA en la educación superior y su adecuación al enfoque constructivista. Finalmente, los estudiantes aseveran que el EVA ha contribuido positivamente en el proceso cognitivo.
Development of Islamic Education ‎Management Based on Cyber Pedagogy: Case ‎Study in Vocational High School
Authors: Cholid Nur , Linda Indiyarti Putri  , Mahbub Wijaya Mirza , Mohd. Tahseen Zaman
Published: July 2024

This study explores cyber pedagogy potential under Islamic education management in vocational school. This study intends to investigate how to support teachers' professional development and mindset enhancement; the implemention; and the way in overcoming obstacles of cyber pedagogy. This research adopts a qualitative field research design with a phenomenological approach. Meanwhile, this study was conducted at Muhammadiyah Kajen Vocational School. This research’s primary data collection methods were observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews, involving six key informants, including stakeholders and teaching staff. The findings reveal that All aspects of educational systems, such as technology proficiency, mindset, and learning design, should be supported by this curriculum. Meanwhile, four steps can be taken to implement cyber-based leaning. The first strategy involves mapping knowledge and skills to needs. Second, the school needs to evaluate students and keep an eye on their performance. Third on the list is developing training based on needs analysis, which is followed by continuous programme assessment and monitoring. In the meantime, this programme adds to certain issues. SMK Muhammadiyah Kajen is noteworthy for its ability to cultivate a digital mindset through the integration of human resources into a digital setting, resulting in a cutting edge, inventive, and contemporary learning environment.
IMPACT OF PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENTS WITH NATURAL EXTRACTS ON SOIL NEMATODE COMMUNITY IN POT FARMING
Authors: LANDI SILVIA , CARLETTI BEATRICE , BINAZZI FRANCESCO , CACINI SONIA , NESI BEATRICE , RESTA EMILIO , ROVERSI PIO FEDERICO , SIMONI SAURO
Published: July 2024

The EU strongly encourages the use of natural products in plant protection. Natural extracts are increasingly used in controlling plant-parasitic nematodes, while the effects on the structure and function of non-target soil organisms have been poorly investigated. This work aimed at investigating the impact of abamectin, azadirachtin, and allium extract on the structure of soil free-living nematode community in potted ornamental plants of Acer palmatum and x Cupressocyparis leylandii by soil nematode indicators. Abamectin and Azadirachtin negatively affected the soil nematode community, but the effect was transitory. The nematode indicators showed that the nematode community responded quickly and negatively to treatments with natural extracts. The plant parasitic index (PPI) and enrichment index (EI) were the most representative due to their strong decrease after pest control treatment, especially after Fenamiphos applications. From a phytosanitary point of view, natural extract showed their potential in the IPM strategy only when they were applied in combination with other chemicals. Key Words: Azadiracthin, Allium extract, Abamectin, Pistoia Nursery-Ornamental District
Nanoarchitectonics and applications of two-dimensional materials as anodes for lithium-ion capacitors
Authors: Hu Tao , Zhang Xiong , An Yabin , Zhao Shasha , Li Chen , Sun Xianzhong , Wang Kai , Ma Yanwei
Published: July 2024

Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) represent an innovative hybridization in the energy storage field, effectively combining the best features of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. However, the theoretical advantage of LICs is impeded by the low reaction efficiency of the negative electrode material and significant volume expansion. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, due to their unique morphology, abundant pores, rich active centers, and adjustable composition, have been widely studied and developed as negative electrodes for LICs. Therefore, it is imperative to provide a timely review of the latest advancements in the field. The review initiates with a detailed exploration of the infrastructure, key performance evaluation parameters, and the underlying energy storage mechanisms that define LICs. Subsequently, the focus shifts towards the cutting-edge research surrounding 2D materials, including graphene, MXene, transition-metal dichalcogenides, and transition-metal oxides. The review further elaborates on the typical applications of these 2D materials within LIC frameworks, highlighting their unique properties and contributions to enhanced energy storage solutions. In conclusion, the discussion addresses the significant challenges these materials encounter within LIC applications, such as scalability, cost, and integration issues, while also projecting future development prospects. It outlines both the current limitations and the potential breakthroughs that could pave the way for more advanced and efficient LIC technologies.
Combining ternary, ionic liquid-based, polymer electrolytes with a single-ion conducting polymer-based interlayer for lithium metal batteries
Authors: Wan Jiajia , Wan Mintao , Hou Xu , Vangosa Francesco Briatico , Bresser Dominic , Li Jie , Paillard Elie
Published: July 2024

Among the many approaches to improve the performance of lithium-metal batteries, ternary polyethylene oxide/ionic liquid/lithium salt electrolytes offer several advantages such as low flammability, high conductivity (vs. polyethylene oxide/lithium salt electrolytes) and, to a large extent, limiting the growth of dendrites at moderate currents. However, they suffer from relatively low mechanical strength for lithium metal confinement. Besides, the lithium transport numbers are very low, which is conducive to lithium depletion during plating at high current densities at the lithium/electrolyte interface. Thus, we show here that the combination of a ternary solid polymer electrolyte with a single-ion polymer-based conducting interlayer allows for a significant improvement of the cyclability of the lithium metal anode. This results in a strong improvement of the electrochemical performance of lithium-metal batteries using solid polymer electrolytes at 80 °C, with an 85% capacity retention after 350 cycles (vs. 60% after 62 cycles for the uncoated anode). This is attributed, via focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, to a denser lithium deposit, better contact with the electrolyte and a reduced reactivity of electrolyte species with the interlayer.
Scaling Deep the Child to Child Approach to Ease Transition From Pre-primary to Lower Primary in Uganda, Ethiopia and Malawi
Authors: Ejuu Godfrey , Adela Rucecerwa , Lazaro Mayeso , Mengstie Missaye Mulatie , Mary Nantongo , Jesca Audo , Miria Nandera
Published: July 2024

Background: Children benefit more from education if they are helped to transit from one level to another. Different strategies are always suggested and sometimes implemented to novel ideas that can promote transition, but with limited effort at scaling. The Child to Child Approach is one such approach that has been used to support the transition of children from pre-primary to early grade primary school. However, limited efforts have been made to support deep scaling, as most focus on just the interventions.Aim: This paper highlights strategies that were used to scale deep the Child to Child approach to support the transition of children from pre-primary to lower primary in selected districts in Uganda, Malawi and Ethiopia.Setting: This paper is based on the current situation where many interventions are being implemented in specific areas but are never scaled in marginalized communities to leverage impact.Methods: A reflective approach, field reports and a desk review were used to collect data.Results: Different strategies are highlighted including identifying and dealing with scaling deep concerns, engagement of relevant stakeholders at community, district and national levels and working with authorities in the area to endorse the approach worked best to settle the deep cultural uncertainties about scaling.Conclusion: Implementers need to identify scaling deep bottlenecks early and work to solve them before embarking on scaling approach.Contribution: This paper contributes to knowledge on what stakeholders who need to scale child to child programmes have to take into consideration for sustainability of their initiatives.
COMPOSIÇÃO QUIMICA E METABOLIZABILIDADE DOS GRÃOS SECOS DE DESTILARIA COM SOLUVEIS PARA CODORNAS DE CORTE (COTURNIX COTURNIX COTURNIX)
Authors: Barbosa Marcos , Freageri Paulino¹ Maria Tereza , Rodrigues de Aquino Débora , Ireni Benites Mariani , Cambito de Paula Vinicius Ricardo , Marcia Marcato Simara
Published: July 2024

Com a oscilação na disposição do milho e farelo de soja, alimentos alternativos vêm surgindo, contudo, antes de usa-los a campo é necessário determinar algumas características, diante disso, o objetivo desse trabalho foi determinar a composição química dos grãos secos de destilaria de milho com solúveis (DDGS) juntamente com a sua metabolizabilidade para de codornas de corte (Coturnix coturnix coturnix). Foram utilizadas 50 codornas de corte não sexadas, com 21 dias de idade, distribuídas em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com 2 tratamentos, 5 repetições e 5 aves por unidade experimental, sendo Controle: ração referência e Teste: 60% ração referencia + 40% DDGS. A composição química do DDGS e sua metabolizabilidade resultaram  em 31,69% de proteína bruta (PB), 88,86% de  matéria seca (MS), 5,05% de extrato etéreo (EE), 36,44% de cinzas (MM), 36,44% de fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e 13,30% de fibra em detergente acido (FDA), 4.978 kcal kg-¹ de energia bruta (EB), para a metabolizabilidade os valores de energia metabolizável aparente (EMA) e energia metabolizável aparente corrigida para nitrogênio (EMAn) foram de 2.334 kcal kg-¹ e  2.160 kcal kg-¹, respectivamente, os coeficientes de metabolizabilidade aparente (CMA) e metabolizabilidade aparente corrigida para nitrogênio (CMAn) foram de 46,89% e 43,40%.
MODELAGEM DA CINÉTICA DE HIDRATAÇÃO DO MILHO VERDE E DOCE PARA CONSUMO HUMANO
Authors: Melo Cardoso Ila Raquel , Márcio Eckardt  , Flávio Sérgio Afférri  , De Souza Martins Glêndara Aparecida
Published: July 2024

O milho doce (família das Poáceas) difere-se do milho verde “comum” devido aos genes mutantes que afetam a biossíntese de carboidratos, contribuindo para um grão de altos teores de açúcares e pouco amido. Este trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a cinética de hidratação do milho e verde doce por meio da modelagem matemática e da Rede Neural Artificial para fins de produção de conserva alimentícia. O ajuste matemático (PELEG, PAGE, Weibull, Ibarz et al. e Henderson e Pabis) foi realizado no Software MatLab e para o desenvolvimento da Rede Neural Artificial utilizou o Software SPSS. As amostras C1, C2 e C3 referem-se ao milho verde e C4 milho doce. Em relação a modelagem matemática, o C1 apresentou o melhor ajuste para o modelo de Ibarz et al. a 25ºC. Para C2 o melhor modelo matemático foi o de Ibarz et al. a 25ºC e de PELEG a 45 ºC. Os resultados obtidos para a C3 e C4, assemelham-se com a C1, tendo o melhor modelo o Ibarz et al. Desta forma milho verde “comum” conseguiu manter os padrões de qualidade relacionados a absorção de água, assemelhando-se ao milho doce, possibilitando assim a utilização destes grãos no processamento de conservas alimentícias.
Do Different Types of Dental Micro Applicators Influence the Amount of Surface Contamination during Clinical Procedures?
Authors: Figueiredo Rodrigo Silveira Tosta , Macedo Rayssa Ferreira Cavaleiro de , Mont’Alverne Breno , Soares Paulo Vinícius
Published: July 2024

In the context of restorative dentistry and the use of different techniques and dental adhesive systems, this study was to designed to assess the degree of adhesive absorption and wetting for each dental micro applicator; and also quantify the amount of lost fiber flocks after three applications of dental adhesive on the inside surface of a plastic veneer tooth in order to reveal a potential contaminating factor at the adhesive interface. Initially, one drop of dental adhesive was dispensed into a glass dental mixing well. The dental adhesive was then applied onto the inside surface of the veneer restoration for 30s using a dental micro applicator which was weighed afterwards. For each dental micro applicator, this sequence was repeated three times and measured again by the same operator. Each adhesive application was analyzed separately, to show the values independently and compare them to the initial weight. The samples of Fiber-Free Elastomer Bristle Micro Applicators (FEBM) demonstrated the best performance with a good degree of absorption and wetting of the dental adhesive without the loss fiber flocks and release-induced weight loss. The samples of Conventional Fiber Flocked Micro Applicators (CFFM) demonstrated good initial absorption and wetting of the dental adhesive, but visually shed several fiber flocks which resulted in significant weight loss and can also be considered a contaminating factor at the adhesive interface.
On The Incompleteness Of Einstein-De Sitter Spacetime
Authors: S Iyer Narayan , S Iyer Ram
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a mathematically rigorous investigation into the incompleteness of Einstein-de Sitter spacetime. The incompleteness of the spacetime is proved using results regarding isometries between connected Semi-Riemannian manifolds following the computation of the Einstein tensor of the Einstein-de Sitter spacetime. Various properties of the Einstein-de Sitter spacetime apart from its incompleteness is also discussed based on its incompleteness with the help of various results of Semi-Riemannian manifolds. Also, few properties of spacetime which cannot be concluded from the incompleteness of the spacetime is also discussed.
The Role of Big Data Analytics in Retail Marketing and Supply Chain Optimization
Authors: Johnson Oliver , Brown William , Wilson George
Published: July 2024

This research explores the pivotal role of big data analytics in enhancing retail marketing and supply chain optimization. As the retail industry undergoes rapid digital transformation, big data analytics has emerged as a critical tool for gaining competitive advantage and improving operational efficiency. The study delves into the various applications of big data analytics, including customer segmentation, personalized marketing, demand forecasting, inventory management, dynamic pricing, and supply chain optimization. It highlights how retailers leverage data from diverse sources to gain insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and operational performance, leading to more informed decision-making. The findings underscore the significant benefits of big data analytics in enhancing customer experiences through targeted engagement and personalized service. Additionally, the research addresses the ethical considerations and challenges associated with data privacy, security, and potential biases in analytics models. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards of data quality and ethical practices to ensure the responsible use of data. The conclusion reiterates the transformative impact of big data analytics in the retail sector, suggesting that while it offers substantial advantages, careful management of its challenges is crucial. The study provides valuable insights into how retailers can harness the power of big data analytics to drive growth, innovation, and long-term success in an increasingly competitive and data-driven market environment.
Glial-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Improves Impaired Colonic Motility in Mice of Ulcerative Colitis through Connexin 43
Authors: Yang Wei , Liu Rui , Xu Feng
Published: July 2024

(1) Background: Impaired colonic motility is common in patients with ulcerative colitis. The patients often complain the symptoms related to colonic motility dysfunction such as loose stools or diarrhea and these symptoms make therapy more challenging; (2) Methods: This study aimed to examine the movement of the colon in mice with ulcerative colitis and determine if the glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) may enhance aberrant colonic motility through Connexin 43 (Cx43).A model of ulcerative colitis was created using 32 male C57BL/6 mice. Colonic transit time was measured in all mice, and colon tissues were examined using hematoxylin-eosin staining (HE) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The levels of GDNF and Cx43 were determined via immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and RT-PCR techniques. The levels of C-reactive protein (CRP),TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were quantified using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); (3) Results: 1) The UC models were effectively established by administering dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) water. Mice with ulcerative colitis exhibited a delay in colonic transit time. 2) GDNF can improve the delayed movement of the colon in mice with UC by activating the Cx43 protein; (4) Conclusions: GDNF can ameliorate impaired colonic motility in mice with ulcerative colitis, and its mechanism is related to the activity of Cx43. GDNF could potentially be utilized as a therapeutic option for addressing aberrant colonic motility in patients.
The Impact of 5G Technology on Retail Marketing and Supply Chain Operations
Authors: Brown William , Johnson Oliver , Wilson George
Published: July 2024

The advent of 5G technology represents a transformative leap in the realms of retail marketing and supply chain operations, offering unprecedented enhancements and posing unique challenges. This study explores the multifaceted impacts of 5G, focusing on its influence on customer experiences, operational efficiency, and supply chain management. The integration of 5G enables advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), significantly enhancing the interactivity and personalization of the shopping experience. Real-time data collection and analysis, facilitated by 5G, allow for more precise inventory management and optimized store operations, leading to improved customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs. In the supply chain domain, 5G technology offers enhanced visibility and control through real-time tracking and environmental monitoring, which improves logistics efficiency and product quality management. Despite these advancements, the adoption of 5G technology involves considerable challenges, including high infrastructure costs, data security concerns, and global disparities in technology deployment. Businesses must navigate these obstacles while leveraging the benefits of 5G to achieve competitive advantage. The study also highlights the role of 5G in integrating with other advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, to drive further innovation. Additionally, 5G supports sustainability efforts by optimizing energy use and reducing waste. Overall, the successful implementation of 5G requires strategic investment and adaptability, but it holds the potential to revolutionize retail and supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency, customer engagement, and sustainability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Ecological Control of Aphids in Mandarins With Pyroligneous Acid Derived From Biomass
Authors: Valverde Enriquez Jorje , Meneses Quelal Orlando , Yambay Vallejo Jenny
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the implementation of equipment to obtain pyroligneous acid as an alternative to control aphids in mandarin cultivation on the El Arrayanal farm, Monte Olivo parish, Carchi province, Ecuador. Derived from mandarin pruning biomass using a dry distillation pilot oven, pyroligneous acid is an ecological option compared to synthetic phytosanitary products, with less impact on the environment and human health. Using a DBCA design, different concentrations of pyroligneous acid (250 ml, 500 ml, 750 ml, and 1000 ml) applied to immature shoots affected by aphids were analyzed. The 1000 ml concentration achieved 98% control of the pest. Analysis by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MSD) and Total Polyphenols confirmed the effectiveness of pyroligneous acid. The results of the study, carried out in the research and linkage laboratories of the State University of Bolívar, Guaranda, Ecuador, demonstrated significant differences between the doses applied (p-value
Arabic X(formerly Twitter) Sentiment Analysis using Skip grams method
Authors: AlEidan Rasha M.
Published: July 2024

Nowadays and in the web era, there is a huge amount of information available due to automatically and easily generated websites. This information has many shared opinions from people toward different entities. Over the last decade there was a significant huge interest to determine the sentiment of any type of text especially on twitter. Twitter provides unstructured text that has many misspelling words, slang words and shortened forms. More complexity and challenges have come to the sentiment analysis researchers in the context of twitter. In this paper we conducted a literature review of the recent research of Twitter sentiment analysis on different languages. After that, we investigated challenges related to twitter sentiment analysis of Arabic language. Then we found a new solution for Sentiment analysis of Arabic twitter. So, we designed the main component of the proposed system and presented its algorithm. Finally, we performed many experiments under two kinds of datasets. The system achieves highest accuracy and shows many important results..
Effect of Environmental Reporting on Firm Value of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria: Moderating Role of Information Asymmetry
Authors: Aliyu Abdulrahman Olorunloga , Nyor Terzungwe , Agbi Samuel Eniola , Mustapha Lateef , Onipe Adabenege Yahaya
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the moderating role of information asymmetry in shaping the effect of environmental sustainability reporting on the firm value of listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Utilizing an ex-post facto research design, the study draws on a stratified sample of 29 manufacturing firms from a population of 43 listed on the Nigerian Exchange as of December 31, 2022. Spanning from 2007 to 2022, the study collects secondary data from annual reports, Nigerian All Share Index reports, meristem securities and register platform Admin platform and sustainability reports. Employing descriptive and inferential statistics, along with multiple regression techniques, the analysis considers Firm value as the dependent variable, Environmental sustainability reporting as independent variables, Information asymmetry (IA) as the moderating variable and Equity ratio, Return on asset and Leverage as control variables. Results indicate that information asymmetry shows a negative and significant effect on the relationship between environmental sustainability reporting and firm value. The study concluded that information asymmetry impacts firm value despite environmental disclosure efforts. The study recommends that Nigerian manufacturing companies should engage in comprehensive disclosure practices to enhance transparency and address information asymmetry through adequate stakeholder engagement. The study’s findings emphasized the need for Nigerian policy makers to enhance regulations on environmental sustainability reporting. By implementing stricter disclosure laws and standards, policy can reduce information asymmetry and foster a more transparent business environment. This could attract foreign investment and demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable practices. Furthermore, the study also highlights the importance of transparency in maintaining stakeholder trust. Improved disclosure practices can increase public trust in the manufacturing sector, promoting corporate responsibility. This heightened transparency benefits investors and the broader community, ensuring companies are accountable for their environmental impacts, ultimately leading to better environmental stewardship and community welfare.
Comparison of Statistical and Machine Learning Methods for Analysing Traffic Accident Fatalities
Authors: Chigodora Farai , Mlambo Farai Fredric , Hove Herbert
Published: July 2024

Logistic Regression and Random Forest are used to identify risk factors that influence traffic accident fatalities in the United Kingdom. The mean decrease accuracy was used to measure variable importance. The speed limit, police attendance and quarter had an increasing influence on accident fatalities. They had a mean decrease of 102.1669, 221.5322, and 120.894 respectively. The speed limit, had a parameter estimate of 0.0046902 and a standard deviation of 0.0004875. Light Conditions: Night had a parameter estimate of 1.2657635 and a standard deviation of 0.0118409. Road Type Round About had a parameter estimate of -0.4055796 and a standard deviation of 0.0210848. Police Attendance classified as Yes had a parameter of 0.8546232 and a standard deviation of 0.0151043. The best predictors were speed limit, police attendance and quarter since they had p values that were less than 0.05. The findings of the study indicated that logistic Regression had a higher accuracy rate 79.85% as compared to 64.00% for Random Forest. A split test was used and a standard deviation of 0.0010486 was obtained for the Logistic Regression model.
The ‘Secret Killings’ in Assam: Counterinsurgency and Censoring Perpetrator Information
Authors: Deka Dixita
Published: July 2024

In the late 1990s, a protracted armed conflict between the Indian government and the insurgent organization, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in the Northeast Indian state of Assam escalated to include ‘secret killings’ of family members, close aides, and sympathizers of ULFA among its many violent manifestations. The killers primarily targeted insurgents’ families to persuade their underground kin to surrender, and to create fear among community members who sympathized with the movement or sheltered its cadres. The 2007 report of the Justice K. N. Saikia Commission pointed out the role of the surrendered insurgents, and the state police behind the secret killings, where the army was kept in the loop in some cases. Surprisingly, over 300 people were killed between 1998 and 2001 under common circumstances but no one was convicted. This article describes the challenges I faced in conducting ethnographic fieldwork on this sensitive event, which continues to draw political and media attention in the region. I focus on the challenges of interviewing survivors, families of victims, and police officers about the secret killings in Assam. I particularly reflect on my fieldwork experience of what to ask, what to write and what to censor about my participants, and consider the ethical dimension of making those decisions. I argue that these decisions were often made spontaneously in response to emergent situations and my ethical principles. I let the responses of my participants guide me in the field, and did not carry any predetermined strategies to guide the interviews.
Investigating Multidirectional Violence in Eastern Congo: Owning ‘Genocide’ and Pre-judicial Atrocity
Authors: Davey Christopher
Published: July 2024

Researching mass violence and genocide in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is academically, politically, and socially fraught. In this country, multiple claims are laid on genocide as a marker of suffering and destruction. This article discusses research carried out with Banyamulenge soldiers as layered actors in perpetration of mass violence. It discusses their assertions of self-defense and victimhood that touch on other Congolese cases of mass violence. As a group, these soldiers serve as an archetype of the actors in stories of multidirectional mass violence in Congo. The problematic, yet rich, nature of this fieldwork is discussed in two observations: the narrative notion of a group owning genocide as exclusive suffering, and how researchers can approach pre-judicial atrocity, meaning violence that is yet to be established in a legal setting or even in an agreed historical record. I examine the innovation and limitations of seeing subjectivity in Congo-based genocide research, notwithstanding or perhaps because of the highly fraught nature of this term and its uses. These discussions are supported with an analysis of my own positionality as a researcher in this field. The intention is that emerging researchers can apply this discussion of how to approach ownership of genocide and prejudicial atrocity to other contexts, and more broadly encourage subjective approaches in the field of perpetrator research.
Introduction: Researching Perpetrators, Revisited
Authors: Anderson Kjell , Jessee Erin
Published: July 2024

Introduction to the Special Issue "Researching Perpetrators, Revisited". This special issue continues the critical conversation on methods and ethics in perpetrator research initiated in the collection Researching Perpetrators of Genocide (University of Wisconsin Press, 2020), edited by Kjell Anderson and Erin Jessee.
Educação financeira na escola: possibilidades em uma atividade intencional
Authors: Teixeira Paulo Jorge Magalhaes
Published: July 2024

Este artigo objetiva discutir a relevância do ensino de educação financeira na escola, e os elementos necessários para compor uma atividade que privilegie o raciocínio financeiro. Discute-se o lugar de destaque que a memorização e técnicas têm ocupado no ensino e na aprendizagem de matemática nos anos finais do ensino fundamental, em detrimento às ações de refletir, questionar e pensar. Abordamos a relevância desse raciocínio na resolução de questões financeiras, e lançamos luz em discussões sobre a importância do processo de elaboração de atividades que estimulem e potencializem o exercício desse raciocínio. Este artigo toma por base pressupostos da metodologia pesquisa qualitativa. As conclusões indicam os elementos considerados necessários para estarem presentes em uma atividade; salientam a importância de o professor explorar o ensino de educação financeira na escola por meio da elaboração de atividades intencionais, em situações integradoras próximas do cotidiano dos alunos; dá ênfase no aspecto transdisciplinar, e o uso de tecnologias em um universo intradisciplinar.
Apresentação
Authors: Reisdoefer Deise Nivia
Published: July 2024

Edição 2 de 2024
Spatiotemporal analysis of Holiday Climate Index for urban and beach destinations in Greece.
Authors: Petrou Ilias , Pavlos Kassomenos
Published: July 2024

The relationship between climate change and tourism is multifaceted, with each influencing the other in various ways. This dynamic poses both challenges and opportunities for the tourism industry. The Mediterranean basin is often referred to as a hotspot for climate change, and Greece, as one of the top Mediterranean summer destinations, faces significant challenges. In this study, the Holiday Climate Index (HCI) was calculated, to assess the climate suitability of urban (HCI urban) and beach (HCI beach) destinations for tourism activities in Greece during the summer. The spatial and temporal trends were examined for the period 1981 to 2024 over Greece. Moreover, the future performance of HCI was examined for all Greek destinations, based on three climate scenarios, namely SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5, during the period 2025–2099. Between 1981 and 2024, the most notable decreases in HCI observed during June, mainly for beach destination at Ionian islands, South Aegean and at coastal areas south of Thessaloniki. Also, significant decreases occurred for urban destinations in West Macedonia, Epirus, and west Thessaly during July and August for the same period. Regarding the future projection, it was detected that under all climate scenarios, the HCI is expected to decline in the future. Consequently, this methodology might be useful for tourism climate adaptation and heat mitigation policies.
Efficient Computation Using Spatial-Photonic Ising Machines: Utilizing Low-Rank and Circulant Matrix Constraints
Authors: Berloff Natalia , Wang Richard , Cummins James , Syed Marvin , Stroev Nikita , Pastras George , Sakellariou Jason , Tsintzos Symeon , Askitopoulos Alexis , Veraldi Daniele , Strinati Marecello Calvanese , Gentilini Silvia , Pierangeli Davide , Conti Claudio
Published: July 2024

We explore the potential of spatial-photonic Ising machines (SPIMs) to address computationally intensive Ising problems that employ low-rank and circulant coupling matrices. Our results indicate that the performance of SPIMs is critically affected by the rank and precision of the coupling matrices. By developing and assessing advanced decomposition techniques, we expand the range of problems SPIMs can solve, overcoming the limitations of traditional Mattis-type matrices. Our approach accommodates a diverse array of coupling matrices, including those with inherently low ranks, applicable to complex NP-complete problems. We explore the practical benefits of low-rank approximation in optimization tasks, particularly in financial optimization, to demonstrate the real-world applications of SPIMs. Finally, we evaluate the computational limitations imposed by SPIM hardware precision and suggest strategies to optimize the performance of these systems within these constraints.
Dual-robot formation transport in random environment and narrow restricted area via improved DDPG navigation
Authors: Tang Liang , Ma Ronggeng , Chen Bowen , Niu Yisen
Published: July 2024

This paper proposed an optimized navigation method based on Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) to address the issues of poor navigation paths ,and resolved the robot system encountered the blocked exits in narrow areas during collaborative transportation. The method aimed at generating optimized navigation paths for leader-follower robot formations to complete tasks such as moving objects, designing swap decision reward function for DDPG to resolving the problem of blocked exits in narrow areas. Specifically, the paper first optimizes the reward function module in the DDPG network to incorporate a decision-swapping reward mechanism for training the formation's navigation capability. Next, it utilizes Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF) filtering to estimate the formation's position states for follower trajectory tracking. Finally, the navigation performance of the formation is validated through simulations. The results of the simulation experiments demonstrate that the formation can achieve a navigation success rate of around 95%, in random environments. Additionally, compared to paths generated by A*-DWA and RRT* algorithms, the trained DDPG navigation algorithm reduced the average angle variation of generated paths by 64.03% and 38.65%, respectively. Furthermore, in trap environments, the formation is capable of executing decision swapping to exit restricted areas and generate a passable path for the formation.