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Performance variance in Multi-Armed Bandits: In-depth analysis of three core algorithms
Authors: Chen Bowen
Published: June 2024

In real-time strategy games, players grapple with uncertainty regarding the best strategy for victory. This paper delves into multi-armed bandit (MAB) algorithms as potential solutions. The theoretical foundations of MAB are explored, with a focus on the crucial balance between exploration and exploitation. An experimental comparison of the Explore-Then-Commit (ETC), Upper Confidence Bound (UCB), and Thompson Sampling (TS) algorithms is conducted, showcasing their varied performance. Beyond gaming, the paper also examines the broader applications of MAB algorithms in fields such as healthcare, finance, and dynamic pricing in online retail, highlighting their versatility. A significant portion of the study is dedicated to implementing the UCB and TS algorithms in StarCraft, a popular real-time strategy game. The performance of these algorithms is assessed by calculating cumulative regret values, a metric critical to understanding their effectiveness in decision-making contexts. The results indicate that both UCB and TS algorithms substantially improve players' win rates in StarCraft. However, the study acknowledges existing challenges and the need for further research in this area. The use of MAB algorithms in complex, dynamic environments like real-time strategy games presents a rich avenue for exploration and holds significant promise for enhancing decision-making strategies in diverse domains. This research, therefore, not only contributes to the understanding of MAB algorithms in gaming but also underscores their potential in various other sectors.
The evolution and impact of Multi-Armed Bandit algorithms in social media
Authors: Yan Yiming
Published: June 2024

This paper examines the transformative impact of Multi-Armed Bandit (MAB) algorithms on user experiences across social media platforms. Initially conceptualized in the 1930s and formalized in the 1950s, MAB algorithms have become foundational to the evolution of digital interactions and content personalization. These algorithms adeptly navigate the trade-off between exploration and exploitation to maximize user engagement and satisfaction. By scrutinizing their implementation from early adopters like Yahoo to contemporary giants such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, this analysis elucidates the algorithms' prowess in tailoring content recommendations, refining advertising strategies, and bolstering overall platform engagement. Moreover, this study addresses the ethical dimensions of MAB algorithms, with a particular emphasis on concerns surrounding user privacy and the perpetuation of echo chambers. Through an extensive synthesis of theoretical insights and empirical applications, this paper highlights the pivotal role of MAB algorithms in shaping the digital and social media landscape, advocating for future research focused on improving algorithmic transparency and ethical governance.
Animal speech and singing synthesis model based on So-VITS-SVC
Authors: Gong Yutang
Published: June 2024

Currently, when researchers in deep learning and neural network technology have made significant progress, the author makes a new bold attempt to apply the technical principles of speech and singing synthesis with artificial intelligence to the field of animal speech and singing synthesis, using So-VITS-SVC4.0 framework, which was originally designed for human voice synthesis. Taking dogs as an example of a species and putting datasets of their sounds to use, the author is committed to capturing its sound characteristics and vocalization through model training and generating synthetic sounds with a high degree of similarity. This research may not only contribute to a deeper understanding of how animals communicate, but also open up new possibilities for animal sound art and music creation. With the continuous progress and improvement of technology, synthetic animal speech and singing by artificial intelligence may play an increasingly important role in zoological research and entertainment, bringing new perspectives and possibilities for communication between humans and animals.
Potensi Desa Wisata Kampung Patin Desa Koto Mesjid dalam Pengembangan Wisata Edukasi di Kabupaten Kampar
Authors: Syaiful Sefrona , Hasibuan Ika Fitria , Risadi Yulian
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi Desa Wisata Kampung Patin untuk pengembangan wisata edukasi di Kabupaten Kampar, Kendala apa saja yang dialami dalam mengembangkan objek wisata edukasi, Persepsi wisatawan terhadap potensi wisata edukasi di Desa Wisata Kampung Patin. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, untuk mendapatkan data primer dan sekunder dimana pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara penyebaran angket dan in-deepth interview. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa potensi Desa Wisata Kampung Patin untuk pengembangan wisata edukasi yaitu pada CV Graha Pratama Fish dan Sungai Gagak. Kendala yang dihadapi dalam menembangkan potensi wisata edukasi di Desa Wisata Kampung Patin yaitu terkait modal dan masalah internal pada objek wisata. Berdasarkan penilaian persepsi pada indikator wisata edukasi yaitu Pada CV Graha Pratama Fish memperoleh hasil skor rata-rata 88,61% yang termasuk pada kategori Sangat Baik dan pada wisata Sungai Gagak diperoleh hasil skor rata-rata 78,75% yang termasuk pada kategori Baik. Berdasarkan hal ini Desa Wisata Kampung Patin berpotensi untuk dijadikan sebagai objek wisata edukasi dan perlu dilakukan pengembangan sebagai daya tarik wisata baru di Desa ini.
Challenges and Implementation of Technology Integration: Basis for Enhanced Instructional Program
Authors: Celeste Rifel Jeene , Osias Nimfa
Published: June 2024

This study focused on examining the challenges and implementation of technology in schools within the Baungon Districts, Division of Bukidnon, during the School Year 2023-2024. A validated questionnaire was administered to 289 respondents, and data analysis involved statistical tools and triangulation methods. The findings revealed diverse challenges, with Equity and Access being the highest and Infrastructure and Resources being the lowest. Despite these challenges, technology integration was observed, particularly in Communication and Instructional Integration. Significant relationships were identified between challenges and implementation, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. In-depth interviews highlighted educators’ innovative strategies and commitment to delivering quality education through technology. Strategic interventions are necessary to address obstacles and enhance technology integration. Offering continuous professional development opportunities for teachers is crucial. The study provides insights for educational leaders to develop interventions and enhance technology integration, ultimately improving the educational experience for students.
Assessing the Challenges and Interventions for Primary Education Learners
Authors: Inoferio Glenda , Revalde Helen
Published: June 2024

This research assessed the learners’ challenges encountered and interventions provided at Dumaguete City Central School in Dumaguete City Division during school year 2023-2024 for a proposed behavior modification guide. This descriptive correlational design study had purposively selected 120 parent and 16 teacher respondents who answered a researcher-made survey questionnaire. The data gathered were statistically treated. Findings revealed that the majority of parent respondents were 30-49 years old, females, high school graduates, with 3-4 children, and middle-income. Teacher respondents mostly were 51-69 years old, female, with master’s units, and had 16 years or more in service. The parents and teachers perceived the extent of the learners’ challenges encountered as to family and peers was high, and the classroom was moderate for parents and low for teachers. Parents’ perception of the extent of the interventions provided to the learners in terms of family, peers, and classroom was all moderately done. While for the teachers, as to family was done, for peers and classroom was extensively done. There was no significant difference between the teachers’ and parents’ perception of the learners’ challenges encountered by family and peers, but there was a significant difference in the classroom variable. There was no significant difference between the teachers and parents’ perception on the extent of Interventions provided towards the learners in terms of family, peers, and classroom. There was a significant relationship between the challenges encountered and the interventions provided towards the learners.
Advancements in Ichthyosis Treatment in Pediatric Patients: Evaluating the Impact of Immune System Inhibitors Targeting TNF-alpha, IL-17A, IL-4, and IL-12
Authors: Elsayed Eiman Hamza Ahmed , Khater Rabab Elsayed Ali Hassan
Published: June 2024

Lamellar, X-linked recessive, and Vulgaris ichthyosis represent rare genetic variants distinguished by abundant dry surface scales. The etiology of childhood ichthyosis involves a combination of acquired and inherited factors. Children with Ichthyosis have a Th17-dominant immune profile, similar to psoriasis, with a correlation between ichthyosis severity, erythema, Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), and immunological markers. In order to examine the safety and effectiveness of immune system inhibitors that target TNF-alpha, IL-17A, IL-4, and IL-12 in the treatment of pediatric Ichthyosis, a retrospective research study was conducted on 30 pediatric patients aged 6-12 years at tertiary care pediatric dermatology hospitals in UAE, for a time duration of 5 months. IL-17-A is a key cytokine of Ichthyosis, and its specific suppression is considered necessary in contrast to other cytokines. Consequently, the choice of treatment was dictated by elements unique to the condition and the intensity of symptoms, focusing on using Secukinumab as an IL-17-A inhibitor. The findings showed that, following five months of treatment, patients receiving secukinumab showed positive outcomes, with their ichthyosis area severity index score declining by 45 to 50%. Additionally, the proinflammatory rate of cytokines was significantly lower in this group of patients compared to the placebo-treated control group. The safety and Efficacy of Secukinumab compared to Ixekizumab and Brodalumab vs placebo were examined using t-tests, with statistical significance determined at P< 0.05. The present research study concludes that Secukinumab effectively enhances skin texture and reduces scaling severity in Ichthyosis, suggesting clinical relevance. The findings underscore Secukinumab’s potential as a beneficial agent for various ichthyosis types, such as lamellar, X-linked, and vulgaris. The study’s comparison with placebo and other IL-17A inhibitors like Ixekizumab and Brodalumab provides valuable insights into Secukinumab’s Efficacy and potential clinical uses.
The Impact of Unified Medical Insurance System Implementation (Nphies) on Healthcare Service Quality: Applied Research Case Study in Arrawdha General Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabi
Authors: Alnajjar Mohammed Ibrahim
Published: June 2024

Ensuring high-quality healthcare services is crucial for the well-being of individuals and the overall development of societies. In Saudi Arabia, healthcare reform efforts under Vision 2030 emphasize the importance of enhancing healthcare service quality. One key aspect of these reforms is implementing the unified medical insurance system, NPHIES. This system aims to improve access to healthcare and enhance the quality of services provided. However, there is a lack of research examining the specific impact of NPHIES on healthcare service quality, particularly in hospitals like Arrawdha General Hospital in Dammam. This study aims to investigate the impact of NPHIES implementation on healthcare service quality at Arrawdha General Hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. By examining the relationship between NPHIES and healthcare service quality, the study seeks to provide valuable insights that can inform healthcare policies and practices in the region. The study has adopted a quantitative approach, collecting data through a questionnaire administered to physicians and administrators at Arrawdha General Hospital. Statistical analysis (descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient) have been used to analyze the data. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in NPHIES implementation or healthcare service quality based on demographics suggesting a consistent perception across different demographic groups. The study also identified a statistically significant positive effect of NPHIES on healthcare service quality, emphasizing its role in improving healthcare services. Future research should examine the impact of the Unified Medical Insurance System (NPHIES) implementation on elderly patient satisfaction and health outcomes in Saudi Arabia.
Successive Cyclone Idai Disaster and Covid-19 Pandemic Negatively Affected Tourist Arrivals in Chimanimani National Park, Zimbabwe
Authors: Mahakata Innocent
Published: June 2024

Zimbabwe suffered a devastating meteorological disaster when Cyclone Idai affected the southeast part of the country in March 2019. Barely a year after the cyclone event, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic emerged. This study explored how consecutive Cyclone Idai and Covid-19 affected tourist arrivals in Chimanimani National Park (CNP), Zimbabwe through; (i). Determining trend in tourist arrivals between 2010 and 2022, (ii). Establishing how Cyclone Idai and Covid-19 affected tourist arrivals and, (iii). Determining groups of tourist mostly affected by the consecutive Cyclone Idai and Covid-19 pandemic in CNP, Zimbabwe. Analysis of printed and electronic literature and tourists arrival records (2010-2022) from the Zimparks Chimanimani tourist office was done. There was a significant difference in number of tourist arrivals recorded before and after Cyclone Idai and Covid-19 incidence (p-value – 0.004). Tourist arrivals declined beginning 2019 to 2021. Local adult arrivals decreased from an average of 3566.75 to 1222 representing 34.26% while international adults’ arrival per annum decreased from 375.75 to 101.75 representing 27.08% during the same period. Tropical Cyclone Idai left trail of destruction on road networks, while Covid-19 resulted in travel restrictions and prohibited gatherings. Future researches may quantify in monetary value, total losses incurred in CNP as a result of consecutive Cyclone Idai and Covid-19 pandemic.
De l’« affaire Griveaux » à l’« affaire Pavlenski » : infamie, art et politique en régime médiatique
Authors: Tillier Bertrand
Published: June 2024

En 2020, les réseaux sociaux diffusèrent abondamment des vidéos et messages à caractère sexuel envoyés par Benjamin Griveaux – candidat à la Mairie de Paris – à une jeune femme avec laquelle il avait eu une relation intime. La diffusion de ces éléments qui réunissait les ingrédients de la vieille recette du scandale politico-sexuel était l’œuvre d’un artiste russe, Piotr Pavlenski. Intitulée Pornopolitique, l’action fut présentée comme une performance, par son auteur qui expliqua utiliser les médias pour mettre à nu les « mécaniques du pouvoir ». Ce happening revendiqué provoqua la chute rapide de l’homme politique. Mais la suite prit une tournure judiciaire. Son œuvre se retourna contre l’artiste, conduisant Pavlenski à une garde à vue qui le ravala au rang de délinquant et éclipsa son statut d’artiste, en soumettant sa performance à une réception qui l’apparentait désormais à un fait divers de la vie politique contemporaine.
L’infamie du regicide : les caricatures ultras contre l’abbé Grégoire en 1819
Authors: Alzas Nathalie , Achet Christian
Published: June 2024

L’infamie politique, sous les monarchies et particulièrement la Restauration, s’incarne dans la figure du régicide. Cette représentation est un enjeu essentiel dans la lutte des Ultras contre les Libéraux, avec pour acmé l’élection à la députation de l’ancien conventionnel Henri Grégoire en 1819. Ce scandale alimente alors une reconstruction visuelle de l’abbé Grégoire dans les caricatures monarchistes. Cette damnatio memoriae conduit à une logique d’exclusion qui assimile l’adversaire, l’abbé marqué au fer rouge par le « R » du régicide, au sacrilège et permet de nier sa légitimité, et partant celle de toute politique libérale. Durant cette brève et intense campagne de presse, les caricatures politiques font entrevoir l’imaginaire politique ultra : l’infamie participe d’un discours qui, en reconstruisant l’histoire, permet une condamnation globale de l’héritage de la Révolution française.
Bedömning av status för nationellt förvaltade fisk- och skaldjursbestånd
Authors: Larsson Stefan , Sundblad Göran , Gustafsson-Renes Sophia , Bergström Lena , Dannewitz Johan , Valentinsson Daniel , Wennhage Håkan , Bolund Elisabeth , Holmgren Kerstin
Published: June 2024

Institutionen för akvatiska resurser vid Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU Aqua) presenterar årligen statusbedömningar för nationellt förvaltade fisk- och skaldjursbestånd i svenska vatten på webbportalen www.fiskbarometern.se. Fiskbarometerns statusbedömningar av fisk- och skaldjursbestånd, utgör ett viktigt underlag för hållbart nyttjande, bevarandeåtgärder och uppföljning inom fisk-, vatten- och miljöförvaltningen. I denna rapport redovisas metodiken för dessa statusbedömningar. Metodiken bidrar till en standardiserad och kvalitetssäkrad bedömningsprocess som är transparent och som vilar på vetenskaplig grund. För de flesta bestånd i Fiskbarometern baseras bedömningen på indikatorer indelade i dödlighet, biomassa/abundans och storleks-/åldersstruktur, vilka motsvarar Havsmiljödirektivets tre kriterier för bedömning av kommersiellt nyttjade bestånd (2008/56/EC). Baserat på sammanvägningen av de tre kriterierna ges respektive bestånd sedan en av fem möjliga statusbedömningar: • kan ej bedömas • mycket sannolikt inte inom biologiskt säkra gränser • sannolikt inte inom biologiskt säkra gränser • sannolikt inom biologiskt säkra gränser • mycket sannolikt inom biologiskt säkra gränser För några nationellt förvaltade bestånd finns eller pågår arbete med att utveckla analytiska beståndsmodeller. I den här rapporten presenteras riktlinjer för kvalitetssäkring och tillämpning av dem översiktligt, men den vetenskapliga granskningen av sådana modeller hanteras separat inom en process som kallas riktmärkning, vilken inte beskrivs i denna rapport. Utfall från dessa modeller översätts till samma statuskategorier som för de indikatorbaserade bedömningarna.
Broker's Role and Responsibility in Commercial Brokering Contracts in Saudi Law
Authors: Alrahili Hasan
Published: June 2024

As trade and economic activities expand and spread in this era, the brokerage contract plays an important role in wealth trading and the exchange of goods and services in various trade, industrial, and other fields. A professional acquires the status of a merchant for this work, whether a natural person or a legal entity. The need for brokers and intermediaries continues to increase constantly due to their skills and expertise in bridging views and narrowing the gap between contractors, facilitating the conclusion of transactions. This underscores the impact of the broker's role on commercial and economic life and the necessity to develop laws governing their business, especially given the ambiguity in regulating this topic. From this perspective, the present research examines the broker's role and responsibility by adopting a comparative and analytical descriptive approach. The research is structured into three chapters, aiming to investigate the broker's role and responsibility in performing the functions of the brokerage contract, preserving documents, ensuring implementation, and refraining from prohibited practices. The goal is to draw the most important findings and recommendations, which include recommending the standardization of brokering and real estate brokering procedures, harmonization between the business transaction system project and the real estate brokerage system, recommending the establishment of a private center for trade brokerage with independence and legal person status, and suggesting the addition of some important provisions.
The Legal Regulation of the Volunteer Work Contract in Light of the Saudi System Between Reality and Expectations
Authors: Al-Oqla Ageel
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to clarify the legal regulation of the volunteer employment contract in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi volunteer work law and its executive regulations. To achieve this goal, the research was divided into an introduction and three sections: The introduction dealt with the concept of volunteer work, while the first section was devoted to explaining the concept of the volunteer work contract. The second section dealt with the effects of the volunteer work contract, and finally, the third section dealt with the termination of the volunteer work contract. The researcher used the descriptive and analytical approach as well as the comparative approach. The study concluded with many results including that the essence of volunteer work is to achieve public benefit without compensation, and that if the work or effort is in exchange for a financial reward, then it does not have the status of volunteer work. The results also showed that the expiration of a volunteer work contract is subject to the general causes of expiration and dissolution of contracts in general. In addition to being subject to special reasons related to it due to its characteristics. As for the recommendations, the study recommended several recommendations, the most prominent of which is: that volunteer work in the Saudi system be within the framework of a written contract between the volunteer or volunteer team and the beneficiary.
Health Symptoms Affecting the Marriage Contract Between Pay and Lift
Authors: Mustafa Ahmed
Published: June 2024

The research, titled (Health symptoms affecting the marriage contract between payment and withdrawal), aims to participate in developing appropriate solutions to reduce the rates of divorce and annulments that are growing day after day. The research relied on the inductive and analytical approach to the texts of jurists and examined their meanings and objectives. To achieve the objectives of this study. The research included an introduction, two sections, and a conclusion. The first section, Pictures of jurists’ attention to health symptoms affecting the marriage contract, contains two requirements. The second topic is the guardian’s right to organize a healthy marriage contract and its legal and theoretical supports, and it contains three demands. The researcher concluded that the health symptoms that require annulment between spouses are not limited to specific descriptions but rather everything that prevents enjoyment, causes alienation, reduces it, or affects the regularity of marital life, such as psychological illnesses, which are left to the discretion of the judge. He also concluded that a legal document was drawn up that gives the guardian the right to expand the conduct of medical examinations as needed and for the benefit of the public, provided that the contracting parties are not obligated to perform the results of the examinations and that they are left free to sign the marriage contract or withdraw from it. Thus, it is known that the medical examination before marriage is not a condition for the validity of the marriage contract but rather a condition for its legal documentation. Among the most important recommendations were health authorities continuing to raise awareness and educate the community about the necessity of adhering to the results of medical examinations that have health consequences for the individual, the family, and society, and the attention of the media and mosque preachers to spread awareness among people by disclosing the spouses’ faults before the marriage contract; To avoid or reduce division after the contract, and to urge universities to conduct studies to evaluate the results of the medical examination system, its positive or negative effects, and the means of treating them, through scientific dissertations, or scientific promotion research for faculty members.
Is the fulfilment of objective wellbeing reflected in subjective wellbeing? A case study of vulnerable communities in Volta Delta, Ghana
Authors: Cannings Laurence , Hutton Craig W. , Sorichetta Alessandro , Nilsen Kristine
Published: June 2024

There is growing interest in the measurement and conceptualisation of wellbeing due to its increasing importance within policy outcomes; however, the understanding of how different wellbeing outcomes associate within sustainability research is limited. This paper uses household survey data from the vulnerable Volta Delta, South Ghana, as a case study to illustrate the different philosophical approaches and measures of wellbeing, and the potential impact upon policy interventions. The frequent use of objective wellbeing measures, such as monetary poverty, within development policy is challenged as to whether it sufficiently reflects overall wellbeing. For example, objective monetary measures may not incorporate the intangible components of wellbeing, which can alternatively be captured within individuals’ self-evaluated, subjective wellbeing. This study first outlines the conceptual and methodological choices required when measuring wellbeing, before drawing on ideas of objective and subjective wellbeing to examine whether these concepts from different disciplines align or oppose one another. Contrasting theories within the literature justify this focus. By testing for associations between objective and subjective wellbeing outcomes, this study highlights how the methodological and conceptual choices made when measuring wellbeing can result in differing conclusions. Despite statistically significant associations being found amongst some wellbeing measures, results which show opposing outcomes highlight how subjective and objective wellbeing are not entirely interchangeable. Our study concludes there is a benefit to incorporating both objective and subjective measures in research and development targets across multiple scales to more-comprehensibly capture, and improve our understanding of, human wellbeing in vulnerable locations.
Wildlife Preservation 2.0: Next-Generation Conservation with IoT and AI
Authors:   School of Engineerig & Technology & D Y Patil University Ambi, Pune, Phalke Mansi
Published: June 2024

Wildlife preservation is an important global arrangement, making necessary advanced methods for listening and safeguarding environments and variety. In recent ages, the linked request of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies has revamped the landscape of preservation research. This research paper surveys the versatile applications and benefits of merging IoT and AI/ML engaged in wildlife preservation. By embellishing data accumulation, reasoning, and prediction powers, this cooperation offers promising streets for keeping biodiversity and upholding ecological balance. We investigate case studies, ethical concerns, and the potential future guidance of this active cooperation, shedding the irresistible possibilities for maintaining our world's various and threatened. Through a compelling case study focused on [specific region or species], the research illustrates the tangible impact of this integrated approach. Results underscore the accuracy and efficiency gains achieved through IoT and AI/ML, empowering conservationists with timely insights for informed decision-making. The study not only demonstrates the power of technology in conservation but also underscores the critical need for adaptive strategies in the face of dynamic environmental challenges. As biodiversity faces uncommon dangers, the combination of the Web of Things (IoT) and Man-made brainpower/AI (man-made intelligence/ML) arises as an extraordinary power in natural life preservation. This exploration dives into the many-sided exchange between cutting-edge innovations and preservation endeavors, revealing insight into their aggregate potential to upset our way of dealing with shielding jeopardized species and their living spaces. The strategy coordinates a set-up of IoT gadgets, including sensors, GPS trackers, and simulated intelligence-driven cameras, decisively sent in basic natural life environments. This extensive sensor network catches constant information on natural boundaries, creature developments, and possible stressors. Utilizing simulated intelligence/ML calculations, this information is dissected to perceive nuanced designs, foresee populace elements, and distinguish inconsistencies characteristic of criminal operations or territory crumbling. The technique integrates a variety of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that are deliberately placed in vital animal habitats, such as sensors, GPS trackers, and AI-powered webcams. Real-time data on ambient conditions, animal movements, and possible stressors are captured by this extensive sensor network. This data is examined using AI/ML algorithms to find subtle trends, forecast population dynamics, and spot abnormalities that could be signs of unlawful activity or habitat degradation.
Human Face Emotion Recognition Using Deep Learning
Authors:   Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Department Of Computer Science And Engineering Malla Reddy University,Hyderabad,Telangana,India
Published: June 2024

Human Emotion detection from image is one of the most powerful and challenging research task in social communication. Deep learning based emotion detection gives performance better than traditional methods with image processing. This system is an artificial intelligence systemcapableofemotion detectionthrough facial expressions. It discusses about the procedure of emotion detection, which includes basically three main steps: face detection, features extraction, and emotion classification. This model proposed a convolutionalneural networks(CNN)and uses 3D face models based on deep learning architecture for emotion detection fromimages. Applicationsof face recognition detection extend across diverse fields and addressing challenges related to robustness, privacy, and ethical considerations is essential for the widespread and responsible adoption of face recognition technologyinthesefields.
GREEN MARKETING: A MEANS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Parwej Shoaib
Published: June 2024

Marketers are continually trying to recognize the new opportunities and risks given by the marketing environment, while also understanding the significance of regularly monitoring and adjusting to it. Marketers must think imaginatively about how to meet the requirements of the global population while promoting sustainable development. Green Marketing has developed as a new idea to capitalize on growing opportunities and ensure a higher standard of living through sustainable development. Green marketing is a philosophy that is primarily concerned with sustainable development. Recognizing the importance of people's concern for a healthy environment to live in and their preference for environmentally friendly products and services to consume, marketers are now attempting to capitalize on this to ensure sustainable development and are incorporating these concepts into their strategy development. This document tries to explain the words and concepts of green marketing. The study attempts to illustrate why green marketing is critical in the current environment. This report attempts to describe the fundamental challenges linked with green marketing and propose solutions. This study also discusses current green marketing trends and how green marketing can be used to promote sustainable development.
A STUDY ON CROSS CULTURAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING’S IMPACT ON YOUTH IN CHENNAI AND DUBAI WITH REFERENCE TO ZESTLOGIC SYSTEMS PVT LTD
Authors: Peermohamed A Mr.
Published: June 2024

In the era of digital transformation, Organization embarked on a comprehensive study to explore the dynamics of social media use, marketing perceptions, and digital content consumption among 345 participants. Utilizing statistical methods such as Spearman's rho correlation, Mann Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis H test, this research investigates the interrelationships between social media and marketing strategies within the framework of IT services like cloud computing, data analytics, operational technologies, IoT, and patent portfolio management. Supported by primary data collected through questionnaires via email and WhatsApp, this time-bound study connects demographic data with respondent behaviors to analyze the influences on buyer decisions. The goal is to use these insights to enhance Organization's marketing strategies, with the possibility for further studies to deepen understanding of various influential factors. The findings indicate significant correlations between social media engagement and brand perception, underscoring the importance of culturally sensitive and authentic marketing strategies. The study identifies specific digital engagement behaviors and preferences, emphasizing the need for Organization to tailor its marketing efforts to better meet audience expectations. Recommendations include refining marketing strategies to better align with consumer preferences and enhancing the cultural relevance of campaigns to boost marketing effectiveness. Keywords: Social media marketing, digital content consumption, demographic analysis, culturally sensitive marketing, buyer behavior.
Efficient Management and Mitigation of Logistical Risks at Chennai Port’s Logistic Service Provider
Authors: LOKESH P Mr.
Published: June 2024

This project explores the efficient management and mitigation of logistical risks by logistic service providers operating within the bustling environment of Chennai Port. The port, situated on the eastern coast of India, serves as a pivotal gateway for trade, handling a diverse array of cargo and accommodating a significant portion of the country's maritime activities. Given the dynamic nature of port operations and the multitude of risks inherent in logistics, understanding how logistic service providers navigate these challenges is essential for ensuring smooth and reliable supply chain operations. The study begins by identifying the diverse range of risks prevalent in the logistics landscape of Chennai port, encompassing operational, financial, regulatory, and environmental dimensions. Logistic service providers face challenges such as congestion, delays, fluctuating market conditions, compliance issues, and natural disasters, all of which can disrupt supply chain activities and incur substantial costs. Keywords: Logistic Services, Supply Chain Efficiency, Risk Management Practices, Real time Practices,
KUŽNA MEZARJA U ZAVIDOVIĆIMA
Authors: Mehic Jasmin
Published: June 2024

U radu se govori o pojavi kuge na prostoru Bosne i Hercegovine, grada Zavidovića, kužnim mezarjima i predajama o kugi. Rad je koncipiran na osnovu objavljenih izvora, usmenih predaja i terenskog istraživanja. Date su katastarske parcele, geografske koordinate kao i fotografije kužnih mezarja u Zavidovicima.
Process Model of Talent Management and Enterprise Competitiveness in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Burić Ema , Kljajić-Dervić Mirela
Published: June 2024

Talent management is an essential area within human resource management and has been increasingly receiving attention over the past several decades. The focus of talent management is on the most crucial employees within an enterprise. Therefore, it is vital to have a specialized and tailored management system for them to maximize business results. This paper addresses the connection between talent management and enterprise competitiveness. It aims to examine the relationship between these two variables within the business environment of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This paper significantly contributes to both theory and practice because it proposes a new, more comprehensive process model of talent management based on a detailed analysis and synthesis of all available scientific and research works. Following this, the paper tests the proposed model in practice and measures its success by examining enterprise competitiveness.

The research was conducted on 101 service enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the second quarter of 2023. Managers of service enterprises involved in human resource management were surveyed. The questionnaire was formulated based on a combination of existing research in the specified fields. The data were subjected to correlation and regression analysis, and the research results were presented according to the previously set objectives and hypotheses.

The research results showed that talent management is a significant predictor of competitive advantage. Additionally, a positive impact on competitiveness was confirmed for each individual group of talent management activities presented in the proposed process model.
Corruption in Mexico and Central America
Authors: Caceres Luis Rene
Published: June 2024

This paper investigates the determinants of corruption and the effects of certain variables on corruption. The variables that have marked incidence of corruption are, among others, increases in imports, in the shadow economy, self-employment, the interest rate, and the trade deficit, while corruption has a negative incidence on economic growth, exports, wage employment, and productivity, and others. Using principal component analysis new indicators of corruption and anti-corruption were developed, which were validated by comparing them with the World Bank’s control of corruption index. The paper presents the main elements of a regional strategy to combat corruption and ends with a series of conclusions.
Effect of Net Interest Margin on Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Promise Eke , Chidi Achoronye Charles , Kelechi Ekeamadi Joyce , Chika Odukwu Victory
Published: June 2024

The study investigated the effect of net interest margin on financial performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The researcher developed four specific objectives, four research questions and four hypotheses that guided the study. The research design employed was ex post facto. This design is selected and implemented due to the researcher's lack of control over the various elements of the design. The data for this study is preexisting, therefore it is utilized for a secondary data analysis. The study's population comprised twenty-two (22) designated deposit money banks in Nigeria. This study employed the judgmental sampling technique. The sample size is made up of two (2) DMBs which includes United Bank for Africa Plc, Fidelity. The data for this study were obtained from the published financial statements of the chosen publicly traded deposit money banks in Nigeria. This study employed an estimated technique that involved the use of descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis. The E-view-9 software was utilized to carry out the analysis. The study established that net interest margin is statistically significant and has a positive effect on operating income (OI). The researchers suggested that Banks should monitor and manage the duration gap between assets and liabilities, considering potential interest rate changes and the bank's risk appetite. Banks should explore opportunities to diversify income sources by offering a broader range of financial products and services, such as wealth management, insurance, and asset management.
Symmetry Equivalents of the Weak Value Measurement Pointer Hamiltonian
Authors: Parks Allen
Published: June 2024

Quantum mechanical weak values and their measurement have been a focus of theoretical, experimental, and applied research for more than two decades. The concept of PT symmetry was also introduced into quantum mechanics during this time. This paper defines the notion of a weak value measurement pointer Hamiltonian and establishes equivalences between its Dirac symmetries, its PT symmetries, its eigenvalues, and the associated weak value. The affect of these symmetries upon measurement pointer observables is also identified.
Análisis semántico y cognitivo de secuencias didácticas para la modelización
Authors: Moraga-Toledo Sylvia , Espinet Blanch Mariona
Published: June 2024

Se analizan las secuencias de enseñanza-aprendizaje de Química (SEAq) diseñadas por los estudiantes del máster de Formación del Profesorado de Ciencias de Secundaria (PCFI). La pregunta del estudio es: ¿De qué manera las actividades presentes en las SEAq diseñadas por PCFI promueven la modelización? En base a la teoría del código de legitimación y la perspectiva de la actividad científica escolar, se propone una herramienta teórico-metodológica de naturaleza semántica y cognitiva para la caracterización de veinte SEAq a través del análisis de contenido. Las conclusiones apuntan a las dificultades que tienen los PCFI para diseñar SEAq que promuevan la modelización y al valor de la herramienta teórico-metodológica utilizada para iluminar dichas dificultades no solamente para la enseñanza de la química sino también de las ciencias.
Las preguntas y estrategias dialógicas de la docente para guiar la indagación en primaria
Authors: Caño Pérez Lidia , Sanz Alonso Josu , Gomez Sagasti Maria Teresa
Published: June 2024

Este trabajo examina discusiones de aula de un grupo de escolares de segundo curso de Educación Primaria implicados en una actividad de indagación experimental. Se han analizado de manera simultánea las preguntas de la docente y las operaciones epistémicas realizadas por las y los estudiantes. Nuestros resultados muestran que las preguntas productivas y las estrategias dialógicas utilizadas por la maestra son determinantes para promover las operaciones epistémicas vinculadas a la indagación. Además, la comparación con un grupo control que no participó en el diseño del experimento ni en las discusiones durante la indagación demuestra que el hecho de involucrar al alumnado en dichos procesos promueve que emerjan algunos aspectos de la naturaleza de la ciencia en el discurso de los niños y las niñas.
La noción de límite en libros de texto españoles de segunda enseñanza del siglo xix
Authors: Arnal-Palacián Mónica , Claros-Mellado Javier , Oller-Marcén Antonio M.
Published: June 2024

El proceso de formalización y aritmetización de la noción de límite tuvo lugar esencialmente durante el siglo xix. Durante esa época, la actividad matemática en España estuvo muy orientada a la producción de libros de texto. Así, en este trabajo se estudia la presencia de dicha noción en las obras de segunda enseñanza utilizadas en España a lo largo del siglo xix y se identifican los distintos fenómenos intuitivos y formales que aparecen en ellas. Se aborda una investigación documental de carácter exploratorio y descriptivo, según el método histórico. A partir del análisis exhaustivo de 27 obras, se aprecia una clara tendencia a incluir el límite en obras dedicadas al álgebra y la aritmética, frecuentemente vinculado a las sucesiones y utilizando un sistema de representación verbal. Entre los fenómenos organizados a partir de los diferentes límites predominan los de un enfoque formal.
Psychological Distress among Scholarship Awardee Nursing Students
Authors:   Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Sari Nurmaya , Asniar Asniar ,   Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Fithria Fithria ,   Department of Family Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Scholarship awardee students have greater demands on their studies than regular students. The demands of lectures are in the form of a period of completion of lectures and in the form of a good cumulative grade point average. This can provide pressure that can trigger psychological distress in these students which consists of aspects of depression, anxiety and stress. The impact of poor psychological distress will not only affect their learning, personal well-being and academic performance, but also potentially lead to other problems such as sleep disturbances, inability to manage stress, and a decrease in overall quality of life. Objectives: This study aimed to determine depression, anxiety and stress among scholarship awardee nursing students. Methods: The research design used a descriptive approach with a total sample of 43 respondents taken through purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS 21) questionnaire and data analysis was carried out using a descriptive statistical approach. Data collection was carried out in January 2024. Results: Most of the scholarship awardee students did not have depressive symptoms (48,8%). However, most of them have very severe anxiety symptoms (72.1%). The health care provider including community and psychiatric nurses were suggested to provide health promotion related to preventing psychological distress especially among awardee nursing students. So, it would contribute to increasing academic achievement of nursing student.
Dietary Fibre, In-Vitro Starch and Protein Digestibility, Glycemic Index, and Acceptability of Whole Wheat-African Breadfruit Seed Based Fibre-Rich Bread Bars
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Uyo. Nigeria., Anne Peter Edima-Nyah, , Glory Edet Effiong, ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Uyo. Nigeria., Sylvester Ndah, Linus ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Uyo. Nigeria., Victor Edet Ntukidem, ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Uyo. Nigeria., Ifiok Augustine Okon, ,   Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Uyo. Nigeria.
Published: June 2024

The study was carried out to elucidate the suitability and utilization of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seed flour in the development of bread bars. Whole wheat and whole African breadfruit seeds were processed to flours and bread bars were developed from the flour blends in the ratio of 100:0, 95:5, 90:10, 85:15, 80:20, 75:25 and 0:100% respectively. The bread bars were evaluated of their proximate composition, in-vitro starch and protein digestibility, glycemic index, total dietary fibre and organoleptic properties. African breadfruit flours inclusion in the development of the bread bar showed that protein (11.60-15.15 %) and crude fibre (2.82 – 4.04 %) increased with increase breadfruit flour inclusion, but there was a noticeable decrease (74.37-65.97 %) in the carbohydrate content. Soluble dietary fibre (SDF = 7.56 – 4.05 %) decreased while insoluble (IDF = 10.62 – 16.20 %) and total dietary fibre (TDF = 18.18 – 21.45 %) increased significantly (p<0.05) with increasing African breadfruit flour inclusion. In vitro glycemic index (IVGI) and starch digestibility (IVSD) decreased significantly (p<0.05) from 94.52 – 80.46 % and 70.62 – 49.14 % respectively, with increasing substitution of African breadfruit seed flour. In vitro protein digestibility ranged from 75.85 to 86.92 %. With reference to standard classifications, the formulated African breadfruit seed-based bread bars could be referred to as ‘high fibre’ and ‘low glycemic’ foods, and may have positive health benefit to the consumers, especially the diabetics and those interested in weight management.