bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uma introdução à análise de dados usando pandas, matplotlib e seaborn
Authors: Casagrande Vitor Moreira , Silva Thiago Pereira da
Published: November 2024

Com a digitalização acelerada, a Ciência de Dados evoluiu ao combinar estatística e programação, permitindo análises complexas de grandes volumes de dados. Ferramentas como Python e R, junto a bibliotecas específicas, facilitam o uso de técnicas de análise de dados e a construção de modelos preditivos aplicáveis em diversas áreas, como por exemplo, educação e saúde. Na educação, a análise de dados é usada para personalizar o ensino e identificar alunos em risco de evasão, enquanto na saúde foi fundamental para monitorar e conter a Covid-19. Esta oficina oferece uma introdução a essas ferramentas e métodos, capacitando os alunos a realizar análises iniciais e comunicar insights relevantes.
Enhancing the Interpretability of Cardiovascular Disease Classifiers using Born-Again Tree Ensembles
Authors: Magalhães L. G. S. N. A. , Gonçalves E. C.
Published: November 2024

According to the Pan American Health Organization, more people die each year from cardiovascular diseases than from any other cause. Due to this, ensemble classifiers such as Random Forest (RF) have been increasingly employed to build models targeted at the early prediction of such diseases. Nevertheless, one of the main disadvantages of the ensemble approaches lies in the fact that they cannot be applied when the goal is to build interpretable models (which are often desired or even required by both physicians and patients). To tackle this problem, in this work we evaluate the use of Born-Again Tree Ensembles (BA), a recently proposed technique that corresponds to the the first exact algorithm that transforms an RF into a single decision tree. Experiments carried out on a dataset containing data about 1,417 patients show that BA was able to produce a model that is directly interpretable, while at the same time keeping the same predictive power of an RF model.
Augmented Chains to Ensemble of Classifier Chains
Authors: Schmitt Leonardo dos S. , Ferrandin Mauri
Published: November 2024

Multi-label classification (MLC) problems, where instances are associated with multiple labels, are commonly employed in everyday applications. There are several approaches to solving MLC problems and the ensemble of classifier chains (ECC) is one such method used as the basis of this article. ECC uses a binary classifier for each label and creates a chain of these classifiers in a specific sequence. However, the method has issues related to the order of the chain and the number of labels. Many studies try to find the best chain order or reduce the number of labels to improve results. This article aims to evaluate whether the insertion of meta-labels, created from combinations of the original labels, can enhance ECC prediction results. The approach involves creating combinations of labels through similarity correlation, selecting the most relevant labels based on these correlations, incorporating them into the dataset, and subsequently evaluating the model and prediction results. Results obtained in experiments with 19 well-known multi-label datasets and evaluated with 12 different measures show that the proposed approach improves Micro-Precision, Precision, Hamming-Loss, and Subset-Accuracy.
Unraveling Emotional Dimensions in Brazilian Portuguese Speech through Deep Learning
Authors: Augusto Henrique Tibério B. V. , Gonçalves Vinícius P. , Canedo Edna Dias , Meneguette Rodolfo , Pessin Gustavo , R. Filho Geraldo Pereira
Published: November 2024

Speech is often our first form of communication and expression of emotions. Speech Emotion Recognition is a complex problem, as emotional expression depends on spoken language, dialect, accent, and the cultural background of individuals. The intensity of this emotion can affect our perception and lead us to interpret information inappropriately, with potential applications in various fields such as: patient monitoring, security, commercial systems, and entertainment. This work performed a Machine Learning task using both Machine Learning and Deep Learning to infer the intensity of emotions in Portuguese speech, employing Domain Fusion with two distinct databases. To do so, an Autoencoder was created to extract features, and then we trained a supervised model to classify the intensities into four classes: (i) weak; (ii) moderate; (iii) high; and (iv) peak intensity. The results indicate the possibility of inferring intensity, although the dataset is limited, even when combining two datasets. Two experimental scenarios were carried out, with analogous architectures, varying the dimensionality of representative features used as input for the models. Additionally, observing the performance metrics, it was possible to note the recurrence of the same class (high) with the lowest variation of F1-Score between both experiments, which raises questions for further studies, while the most distant classes (weak and peak) had the best performance for both experiments.
How to identify Cyberbullying with Machine Learning
Authors: Fujimoto M. L. , Gaseta M. , Rezende S. O. , Romero R. A. F.
Published: November 2024

Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that has emerged and is a concerning problem with the exponential increase of social media users. Social networks provide a suitable environment for those bullies to attack and cause serious psychological problems in their victims. To mitigate these issues, proactive measures are essential to detect and prevent cyberbullying before disseminating harmful content. With this concern in mind, this article proposes an approach to combine TF-IDF with machine learning models to automatically identify cyberbullying. These models are evaluated using metrics such as accuracy and F1-score to identify and classify cyberbullying instances. The research aims to contribute to the development of automated systems capable of preemptively addressing cyberbullying on social media platforms.
Early Cardiovascular Risk Prediction in Quilombola Afro-descendants: A Data-Driven Approach
Authors: Figuerêdo J. S. L. , Rosa R. S. , Boery R. N. S. O. , B. Júnior J. , Calumby R. T.
Published: November 2024

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of global mortality. People from different social groups can be affected. However, socially vulnerable groups, such as the Quilombola communities in Brazil, may have an increased risk. Recently, sample data from this population were used to predict metabolic syndrome with machine learning(ML). Although metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for CVD, directly predicting cardiovascular risk itself might be more effective for implementing preventive strategies. Therefore, this study developed and assessed ML models to estimate CVD risk, including a variable importance analysis. Most models achieved over 80% effectiveness, with logistic regression achieving the best result. Considering the variable importance analysis, sex, age and income were identified as the most important variables, along with other socioeconomic and anthropometric data.
Grenzenlose Passion
Authors: Hayer Björn
Published: November 2024

Marguerite Duras‘ eigenwillig-lakonischer Sound bewegte Generationen, die eines bestaunten: den Facettenreichtum der Liebe – so ekstatisch wie in "Hiroshima mon amour", so kalkuliert-manipulativ wie in "Der Liebhaber" oder so verzweifelt, geradezu zersetzend wie in "Die Verzückung der Lol V. Stein". Kaum eine andere Schriftstellerin des 20. Jahrhunderts hat in ihren Texten die Abgründe und Grenzenlosigkeit der Liebe so erfahrbar gemacht wie sie.
Szenischer Materialismus
Authors: Schäfer Martin Jörg
Published: November 2024

Kann es ein Wissen von dem geben, was als Flüchtiges, Sprunghaftes, Singuläres, Kontingentes der Regelhaftigkeit wissenschaftlicher Rationalität zuwiderläuft? Wie lässt sich dasjenige bezeugen, was als Materialität oder Sinnliches doch unfasslich bleiben muss? Diese Frage betrifft vor allem einen veränderten Vollzug tradierter Wissensweisen. Daher inszeniert vorliegender Band eine Debatte zwischen dem theatralen Projekt Hölderlins und der theatralen Philosophie Hegels darüber, inwieweit das Ereignis des Materiellen sich auf der Bühne einer Theater- oder Bewusstseinsvorstellung zeigen kann. In beiden Fällen steht die lebensspendende Destruktivität des Halbgottes Dionysos für eine vergängliche Szene der Materialität ein. Doch während Hegel sämtliche kulturelle Strukturen als kontingente Effekte einer dionysischen Dynamik ausstellt, erblickt Hölderlin in der völligen Dynamisierung stabiler Symbolsysteme die Gefahr einer entfesselten Destruktivität, welche er in einer „poetischen Logik“ durch die Befestigung der Vorstellung auszubalancieren und so ein Wissen von der Flüchtigkeit des Materiellen zu ermöglichen versucht, das nicht selbst dieser Verflüchtigung unterläge.
Die Stadt als Akteur im internationalen Klimaschutzrecht
Authors: Burandt-Gröschel Lara-Katharina
Published: November 2024

In response to the challenges of climate change, cities are emerging as new players in the international climate protection system alongside states, NGOs and international organisations. What role do cities play and do their networks represent a new category of actor sui generis under international law? The study analyses the climate protection activities undertaken by city governments and its legal framework. In particular, a comparison is made between cities, their networks and non-state actors. Furthermore, the work contributes to the legal debate on the principle of transnationalisation. The author is a legal officer in the sub-division „Offshore Projects“ at the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency.
Die Autonomie der Sportverbände vor dem Hintergrund des europäischen Kartellrechts
Authors: Pabst Vincent
Published: November 2024

It highlights a key area of conflict in sports law: How can the autonomy of the association be reconciled with the requirements of competition law? Sport is characterised by the self-regulation of its associations, without which it could hardly exist. At the same time, competition law sets clear limits to prevent distortions of competition. The work focuses on the future viability of the ‘one-place principle’, which plays a key role in the organisation of associations. But to what extent is this principle compatible with the strict requirements of competition law? What adjustments are necessary to take into account both the interests of the associations and the requirements of competition protection?
Gestaltete Vergangenheit
Authors: Steinhart Matthias
Published: November 2024

The many facets of Goethe's encounter with ancient art, which was so important to him, are traced for the first time in the autobiographical writings Dichtung und Wahrheit, the travel writings and the Tag- und Jahreshefte. This reveals how Goethe selected and weighted ancient works of art - some of which are identified or named in terms of their significance - in retrospect, i.e. how the experience of art became literature. This provides an up-to-date and novel approach to Goethe's view of ancient art for all those interested in Goethe and cultural studies. The author is a classical archaeologist and has worked on the description of art and the creative examination of antiquity, including Goethe.
Effects of Localization Length and Spatial Disorder on a Charge Carrier Mobility in Organic Disordered Semiconductors
Authors: Kelil Shukri Seyfan , Demeyu Lemi
Published: November 2024

We investigate the transport properties of charge carriers in disordered organic semiconductors, with a specific focus on analyzing and determining charge carrier mobility. Our approach is based on the understanding that charge transport occurs through incoherent hopping of charge carriers across localized states. To model this behavior, we utilize a mobility expression that relates charge carrier hopping to thermal activation, specifically employing the Miller-Abrahams expression to describe the hopping rate. To generate data and analyze charge carrier mobility, we employ kinetic Monte Carlo simulation methods. By varying the applied electric field, temperature, localization length, and parameters related to spatial and energetic disorder, we obtain insights into the mobility behavior of charge carriers. Notably, we consider the impact of spatial disorder, which allows us to distinguish the effects of electric field and density, factors that are inseparable in experimental measurements. We compare our findings with experimental results and also investigate the influence of density and electric field on mobility at different temperatures, both in the presence and absence of spatial disorder. Our analysis highlights the significance of the spatial disorder parameter and the localization length in understanding the effects of the electric field on charge carrier mobility. Furthermore, we assess the commonly used value of the localization length, typically considered as 0.1b, where b represents the lattice parameter.
Analyzing the Emergence of Novel Hydroelectric Energy Markets: A Study on Turkey’s Role and Development
Authors: Halil Demirel Ibrahim
Published: November 2024

This study analyzes the current state and future prospects of the hydroelectric energy sector in Turkey. Firstly, it examines the development and current status of Turkey’s hydroelectric energy sector. Subsequently, it addresses how government policies and the regulatory framework have shaped the hydroenergy sector in Turkey. Furthermore, the study explores the trends, key players, and projects influencing the hydroelectric market in Turkey, discussing the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. Finally, it outlines Turkey’s goals and future strategies for hydroelectric energy. This study underscores the importance of hydro energy for Turkey’s sustainable development.
Mesechymal Stem Cells Applications in Regenerative Medicine and in Biotherapies
Authors: Kalodimou Vasiliki E.
Published: November 2024

This review illustrates the state of the art of regenerative medicine (RM) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) as applied to surgical diseases and demonstrates that this field has the potential to address some of the unmet needs in surgery. RM is a multidisciplinary field whose purpose is to regenerate in vivo or ex vivo human cells, tissues or organs in order to restore or establish normal function through exploitation of the potential to regenerate, which is intrinsic to human cells, tissues and organs. RM uses MSCs’ and/or specially designed biomaterials to reach its goals and RM-based therapies are already in use in several clinical trials in most fields of surgery. The main challenges for investigators are threefold: Creation of an appropriate microenvironment ex vivo that is able to sustain MSC physiology and function in order to generate the desired MSC cells or body parts; identification and appropriate manipulation of MSCs that have the potential to generate parenchymal, stromal and vascular components on demand, both in vivo and ex vivo; and production of smart materials that are able to drive cell fate.
Present-Day Cybersecurity: Actual Challenges and Solution Directions
Authors: van den Berg Jan
Published: November 2024

Currently available cyberspace services offer all kinds of possibilities for individuals, businesses, and organizations to arrange their lives and to improve their e-enabled business processes. However, next to the numerous benefits, we are aware of many less desirable developments in cyberspace. In other words, the security of cyberspace (i.e., cybersecurity) is at stake, and we have to act in this (relatively new) domain. In this chapter, we first provide a condensed overview of existing and upcoming cyber activities and cyber processes in various cyber subdomains, hereby using the terminology of a holistic cyberspace model. We also introduce a general cyber risk management model. Next, we present an overview of a series of (mostly) recent cyber incidents, based on which we formulate related cybersecurity challenges. In order to understand how we currently deal with these challenges, we then describe the current efforts of various cyberspace actors to enhance cybersecurity to a sufficient resilience level and evaluate the limitations of their endeavors. By putting together all findings, we draw our conclusions in an overview of actual cybersecurity solution directions, that is, an overview of the efforts needed to bring the security in all cyberspace subdomains at acceptable levels.
Advances in Applications of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography in the Analysis of Herbal Products
Authors: Gamal Al-Kaf Ali , Abdullah Al-Robaidi Rana , Ahmed Al-Haj Hend
Published: November 2024

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is widely regarded as one of the most effective and adaptable methods for separating and analyzing the components of herbal mixtures. It is utilized to identify and quantify phyto-components within these mixtures. This chapter focuses on the utilization of HPLC techniques, including ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) or ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC), in the analysis of various herbal products. It provides several specific examples of protocols for such analysis and offers a brief overview of available HPLC techniques and methods. Additionally, this chapter includes step-by-step protocols for the chemical profiling or fingerprinting of herbs, herbal mixtures, and herbal products.
“Socket Oriented” Tooth Repositioning in Traumatic Dental Injuries
Authors: On Ryan Tse Tak
Published: November 2024

Traumatic dental injuries, such as crown fractures, luxations, and avulsions, are common occurrences that can have significant consequences, including compromised esthetics, impaired function, and even tooth loss. Prompt and appropriate treatment is crucial for achieving favorable long-term outcomes, as recommended by the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines. To address the challenge of accurately repositioning displaced teeth, the “socket oriented” tooth repositioning technique has been proposed. This method utilizes the alveolar socket as a guide, rather than solely relying on the patient’s recollection, to enhance the precision of the repositioning process and improve clinical outcomes.
Adoptive Immune Cell Therapy in Pediatric Solid Tumors
Authors: Rostami Tahereh , Kiumarsi Azadeh , Biglari Mohammad , Reza Rostami Mohammad , Janbabaei Ghasem
Published: November 2024

While the prognosis for pediatric solid tumors has improved in recent decades, patients with refractory, metastatic, or recurrent disease continue to face poor outcomes. Innovative therapeutic approaches like adoptive cell therapy (ACT) have emerged as a promising strategy to overcome tumor cell evasion of the immune system. However, targeting solid tumors with ACT has been limited, as tumor cells employ various escape mechanisms, such as downregulating tumor antigens, creating an immunosuppressive microenvironment by secreting anti-inflammatory cytokines and expressing immune checkpoint inhibitors that can suppress immune responses. This review aims to highlight the progress and challenges of immunotherapy for pediatric patients with solid tumors, focusing on new perspectives of ACT in this patient population.
Quantitative Methods for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Vegetation Survey Data
Authors: Hicks Damien
Published: November 2024

This chapter reviews a range of analytical tools available to the vegetation scientist, together with the nature of the raw data which inform choice and optimisation of survey protocols. In the context of big data and influential mass media, the interpretation and communication of such analyses are often pivotal. Vegetation data are collected for objectives varying from land management to ecological research, and conceptualized either as the central subject of interest or as an independent habitat variable. Several powerful quantitative methods are to hand, which are widely applicable to other subjects sharing the standard dataframe format. The development of open source coding languages, together with recent advances in computational power, have revolutionized the analyst’s toolkit.
Current Challenges in IoT Security and Forensics: Strategies for a Secure Connected Future
Authors: R. Garcia Avila Daniel , F. Miller Jerry , S. Iyengar Sundararaj
Published: November 2024

The exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has introduced considerable security and forensic challenges due to the rising complexity and heterogeneity of connected devices. As the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, so too do the vulnerabilities inherent to this technology, with threats ranging from the exploitation of individual devices to large-scale breaches of network security. It is imperative that IoT security frameworks undergo continuous evolution to address weaknesses in cryptography, authentication, and communication protocols. Concurrently, the field of IoT forensics encounters obstacles in the gathering and analysis of evidence due to the restricted memory and heterogeneous architectures of IoT devices. This chapter examines the critical aspects of IoT security, highlighting prevalent attacks, mitigation techniques, and the forensic methodologies employed to investigate compromised devices. Particular attention is given to the role of device heterogeneity, emerging forensic tools, and the impact of artificial intelligence on both security and forensic efforts. The discussion underscores the necessity for ongoing advancements to create a resilient IoT ecosystem capable of mitigating threats and enhancing forensic investigations.
Perspective Chapter: Postquantum Security
Authors: Degala Satyanarayana
Published: November 2024

The advent of quantum computing technology carries a new evolution of computer technology called quantum computers, which are quite different from the currently available computers on the market. These computers have extensive computing capabilities; for instance, the quantum computers have one million times higher computing capacity than the currently available computers in the market. On the other hand, these quantum computers give different challenges to the online digital currency systems, precisely on banking financial transactions. The cryptographic algorithms used in financial transactions always assume that the current computing capabilities cannot decipher secret information with the presence of hard mathematical problems, such as integer factorization, discrete logarithm problem, and periodic finding problem. However, quantum computers can exceed the computing capabilities to decrypt secret codes and information. Hence, it is very important to discuss and review the postquantum security issues and developments. This book chapter presents information on the postquantum security mechanisms.
Survival of Patients with Right-Sided and Left-Sided Colon Cancer: Insights from an Iranian Medical Center
Authors: Bananzadeh Alimohammad , Shojaei-Zarghani Sara , Bahadori Amir Reza , Safarpour Ali Reza
Published: November 2024

Objectives: We aimed to describe and compare the 12-year results of patients with colon cancer based on the Shiraz Colorectal Cancer Surgery (SCORCS) registry system in patients with a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of right-sided colon cancer (RCC) and left-sided colon cancer (LCC) who had undergone surgery. Methods: A total of 443 patients with a diagnosis of colon cancer at Shahid Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz, Iran, between 2010 and 2022, who were registered in the SCORCS system, were enrolled in the current study. The data collected included the patients' demographic characteristics, tumor site and size, degree of invasion, recurrence status, metastasis, and death. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Results: Among all patients, 61% underwent laparoscopy, 30% required conversion of laparoscopy to laparotomy, and the rest (9%) underwent laparotomy. The median follow-up time was 45 (range 25 - 87) months. Right-sided colon cancer mostly occurred in men, while LCC predominantly affected women (P = 0.04). Overall survival (P = 0.45), recurrence (P = 0.85), and metastasis (P = 0.77) were similar between the RCC and LCC groups. In both groups, the tumor stage had a significant impact on the overall survival. Conclusions: Our long-term follow-up of patients indicates that overall survival, recurrence, and metastasis are similar between RCC and LCC. However, lymphatic, vascular, and perineural invasions were more common in RCC.
Control and Synchronization of a Memristor-based Hyperchaotic Lorenz System using Sliding Mode Control
Authors: Kaya Hakan , Uyaroğlu Yılmaz
Published: November 2024

We studied some new findings on the sliding mode control, that have been derived for the chaos synchronization of memristor – based hyperchaotic Lorenz systems. Nonlinear property has shown that the memristor can be used in chaotic circuits and the latest memristor-based chaotic circuits with different nonlinear equations at times its design attracts quite a lot of attention. The reason why the sliding mode control method is preferred is due to the fact that it is a robust approach and thus less susceptible to the external disturbances. In fact it is affected in a very little range. Numerical simulations of the synchronization of the proposed control methods with the studied system here, have proved to be largely valid.
The Influence of Teacher’s Competence and Academic Supervision on Teacher’s Performance
Authors: Rahmadini Miranda Ayu
Published: November 2024

Teacher’s competence is a set of mastery of knowledge, skills, and behaviors that teachers need to carry out their duties as educators and teachers to achieve educational goals. If a teacher is able to understand and master various competencies as an educator, he is considered a professional. Academic supervision is a supervisory activity that aims to improve the condition of educators and education personnel as well as other facilities that allow a better teaching and learning situation to achieve educational goals. Teacher’s competence and academic supervision are expected to affect teacher performance. This article uses a quantitative method that aims to analyze the influence of teacher’s competence and academic supervision partially and simultaneously on teacher performance at SMP Negeri 1 BP. Peliung. Hypothesis testing was carried out on partial variables through simple linear regression tests and on simultaneous variables through multiple linear regression tests. The results obtained showed that the partial influence was not significant with significance values of 0.745 and 0.526, respectively.  This also applies to simultaneous variables, no significant influence was found with a significance value of 0.445.
Survey on the Basic Technical Skills of Fast Walking Athletes in Lahat Regency
Authors: Megariani Evi , Handayani Widya , Lestari Hikmah
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the essential technical skills of fast-walking athletes in Lahat Regency. This research uses quantitative descriptive research methods along with survey methods. The population for this study was all 13 speed-walking athletes who took part in training at the Regency Athletic Club. The sample in this research was 13 people, and the total sampling technique was used. Research data was collected using a fast-walking test. The data analysis technique used in processing research data is analyzed using descriptive statistical methods in the form of mean, mode, standard deviation, and coefficient of variance. The results showed that two athletes (15.38%) had the essential technical skills of fast-walking athletes in the outstanding category. Five athletes (38.46%) had the essential technical skills of fast-walking athletes in the excellent category, and 6 Athletes (46.15%) had the basic technical skills of fast-walking athletes in the poor category. It can be concluded that the basic technical skills of fast-walking athletes in Lahat Regency are still at a poor stage, so an analysis of the factors that influence the basic technical skills of fast-walking athletes is needed, and special training methods are also needed to improve the basic technical skills of fast walking athletes in Kabul. Lahat patent.
Survey of Students’ Participation in Physical Education Learning and Athletic Materials
Authors: Suhenda Hendrawan , Putri Siti Ayu Risma , Lestari Hikmah
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine students’ interest in physical education and health subjects in athletics at SDN 01 Lahat Regency. This research uses quantitative descriptive research methods along with survey methods. Where, this research was conducted on class V students of SDN 01 Lahat Regency. The population of this study was all 35 people. The sample taken in this research was 35 people obtained using total sampling technique. Research data collection was carried out by giving questionnaires to the sample. The data analysis technique used in processing research data is data analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques in the form of mean, mode, standard deviation and coefficient of variance. The results of the study showed that 4 students (11.47%) had an interest in physical education subject matter. athleticism is in the very high category. 5 students (14.28%) had an interest in physical education subjects, athletic material, which was in the high category, 9 students (25.71%) had an interest in physical education subjects, athletic material, which was in the medium category and 17 students (48.57%) have interest in physical education subjects, athletic material, which is in the low category. And there are no students who have an interest in physical education subjects, the athletic material is in the very low category. It can be concluded that interest in physical education subjects in athletics at SDN 01 Lahat Regency is still in the low category so an analysis of the factors that influence interest in physical education subjects in athletics at SDN 01 Lahat Regency is needed and special learning methods are also needed to increase interest in physical education subjects regarding athletics at SDN 01 Lahat Regency.
Development of a Holistic Parent’s Guide for the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project During the Transition from Early Childhood Education to Elementary School
Authors: Agustini Agustini , Djafri Novianty
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to provide parents with a deeper understanding of the transition from Early Childhood Education to elementary school within the framework of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5). The study employed a Research and Development approach using the Dick and Carey model to develop the product. Data were collected through interviews, document analysis, questionnaires, and assessments of the achievement of the Pancasila student profile. The population of this study consisted of parents of Kindergarten B students from Al Ishlah Kindergarten, Asmaul Husna Kindergarten, and Lukmanul Hakim Kindergarten in Gorontalo City, Gorontalo Province. A sample of 10 parents was selected for the limited field test. For the large-scale field test, samples were taken from two different schools: Al Ishlah Kindergarten, Asmaul Husna Kindergarten, and Lukmanul Hakim Kindergarten, with 20 parents from each school. The results showed that the Parent’s Guide for the transition from PAUD to elementary school was deemed suitable and of high quality, and can be used by parents to strengthen the P5 during the transition.
The Effect of Squat Depth Jump Exercises on Heading in Putra Buana Club Players
Authors: Ilham Imron , Kristina Putri Cicilia , Putri Siti Ayu Risma
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of squat depth jump training on heading in Putra Buana Club players. The method in this research is an experiment with a one design group pretest-posttest design. The research variables are squat depth jump training, and heading. The population of this research is all Men’s Buana Club players. The sample for this research was Putra Buana Club players, totaling 27 people. Data obtained using test techniques. Test result data was analyzed using t-test statistics. The research results obtained an average heading of 4.18, which increased after participating in squat depth jump training to 8.33. Meanwhile, the results of hypothesis testing obtained t-count > t-table or 51.307 > 2.17, there was an increase after being given squat depth jump training on the heading of the Putra Buana Club players and it was accepted as correct.
Pengaruh Banking Service Quality terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah pada Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Payakumbuh
Authors: Kartika Chandra Ratih , Rizal Rizal , Firdaus Nil
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini  dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan keluhan nasabah yang muncul akibat implementasi digitalisasi produk di Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Payakumbuh. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Banking Service Quality terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah pada Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Payakumbuh. Metode yang diterapkan adalah field research dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang diterapkan mencakup uji asumsi klasik, uji regresi linear berganda, uji parsial (uji-t) dan uji simultan (uji F) dengan bantuan SPSS 26.0. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial, dimensi keefektifan dan jaminan (0,239), akses (-0,220), harga (1,483), portofolio jasa (0,599), dan kehandalan (1,830) tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan nasabah Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Payakumbuh. Namun, dimensi keterwujudan memberikan pengaruh signifikan sebesar (2,659). Kemudian berdasarkan hasil uji simultan diketahui bahwa variabel Banking Service Quality (BSQ) mempengaruhi kepuasan nasabah Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Payakumbuh (7,586) dengan kontribusi sebesar 30,2% yang diperoleh melalui uji determinasi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kualitas layanan perbankan, terutama keterwujudan, menjadi faktor kunci dalam meningkatkan kepuasan nasabah di era digital. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah pentingnya optimalisasi dimensi keterwujudan dalam strategi pelayanan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan nasabah, meningkatkan efisiensi layanan digital, dan membangun loyalitas nasabah.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CYCLES OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
Authors: Harutyunyan Aleksandr
Published: November 2024

In this article the thirty years of Armenian independence shall be analyzed from
the point of view of constitutional cycles. Similarities and differences shall be
outlined, as well as a general information about what constitutional cycles are
shall be provided. The paper will further focus on the current constitutional
cycle and outline possible solutions of how to avoid making the mistakes that
have been omnipresent in the previous cycles.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA GAMBAR TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR IPA-BIOLOGI SISWA SMPN 11 KABUPATEN SORONG
Authors: Wulandari Novita , Septyani Ninik
Published: November 2024

Perkembangan Teknologi Informasi memungkinkan pembangunan di bidang pendidikan sebagai salah satu bagian dari pembangunan Nasional, perlu diwijudkan guna peningkatan dan kemajuan sector pendidikan. Penggunaan media gambar terhadap prestasi belajar dapat meningkatkan proses belajar siswa dan secara proses pembelajaran lebih efisien dan efektif. Metode penelitian ini termasuk kategori penelitian eksperimental karena untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel bebas terhadap variabel lain (terikat). Tujuan penelitian ini diarahkan untuk mengungkapkan apakah ada pengaruh media gambar terhadap prestasi belajar IPA-Biologi siswa SMPN 11 Kab. Sorong. Sebagai bahan informasi tentang pengaruh penggunaan media gambar terhadap prestasi belajar IPA-Biologi siswa, sebagai bahan masukan untuk guru untuk dipertimbangkan dalam pemilihan media sebelum pelaksanaan proses belajar mengajar oleh karena hasil penelitian ini merupaka bukti secara ilmiah.
Kernelized support vector machines for modified Gabor features facial recognition
Authors:   Department of Computing Science, Alhikmak University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Oladele Aro Taye , Oladayo Jimoh-Mahmud Aishat ,   Department of Computing Science, Alhikmak University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Olugbenga Ejidokun Adekunle ,   Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda, Abimbola Owonipa Ayodeji ,   School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Ifawoye Olakunle Isaac ,   Information and Communication Technology, Bingham University Karu, Nigeria
Published: November 2024

The Gabor-filter approach has been extensively used in the recognition of patterns most especially in the extraction of features during image processing. Gabor filters usefulness explored in face recognition is traceable to its computational properties and biological relevance. Despite all the distinct characteristics of Gabor filters, it suffers from high feature dimensionality. This has led majorly to computational problems in any Gabor-based facial recognition model. The paper presents modified Gabor features for face recognition by introducing a meta-heuristics optimization algorithm using the Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm (ACO) to obtain relevant and optimal features from huge Gabor features. Kernels of Support Vector Machines (SVM); Linear SVM Kernel (LSVMK), Polynomial SVM Kernel (PSVMK), Sigmoid SVM (SSVMK) and Gaussian SVM Kernel (GSVMK) were employed for the classification of face images to either matched or mismatched. Two datasets were used for the evaluation of the system, they include: the Olivetti Research Laboratory (ORL) database and the acquired Africa face image database (ABFI). All the Kernelized SVMs produced an effective output in terms of training time, classification accuracy and error rate. Experimental results showed the lowest training time of 7.3195s was obtained in GSVMK for ABFI face image dataset, non-optimized Gabor feature gave the best accuracy of 90.88% in PSVMK of image size 75x75 for ABFI dataset, the optimized Gabor features recorded the best accuracy of 96.93% in GSVMK of image size 125x125 for ORL image dataset, the lowest error rate of 08.18% was obtained in LSVMK with image size of 150x150 for ORL image dataset
Tautinės savimonės ugdymas pasitelkiant reklamą: teorinis aspektas
Authors: Pilelienė Lina , Grigaliūnaitė Viktorija
Published: November 2024

Visą pasaulį apimančios globalizacijos procesų pasekmės paskatino daugelį pasaulio šalių susirūpinti tautinio tapatumo išsaugojimu ir tautinės savimonės ugdymu. Įvairių šalių mokslinėje literatūroje galima aptikti vis daugiau publikacijų tautinio tapatumo, tautiškumo, jo išsaugojimo ir tautinės savimonės ugdymo tematika. Vienas iš šiuolaikinės visuomenės gyvenimo būdą ir normas formuojančių veiksnių – reklama. Straipsnyje teoriniu lygmeniu nagrinėjamas klausimas – kaip ugdyti tautinę savimonę pasitelkiant reklamas? Atlikus mokslinės literatūros analizę ir sintezę nustatyti tautinio tapatumo komponentai ir struktūriniai ryšiai tarp jų, taip pat atskleistas galimas nustatytų elementų pritaikymas prekių ženklų reklamose ugdant tautinę savimonę.
Normatyvinis kartų solidarumas migracijos kontekste: vyresnio amžiaus tėvų, likusių Lietuvoje, požiūris
Authors: Gedvilaitė-Kordušienė Margarita
Published: November 2024

Straipsnyje analizuojamos vyresnio amžiaus tėvų, turinčių emigravusių vaikų, normatyvinės nuostatos dėl vaikų pareigų tėvams, atskleidžiami subjektyvūs priežiūros lūkesčiai ir normatyvinį solidarumą lemiantys veiksniai. Normatyvinis solidarumas lyginamas tarp dviejų transnacionalinės šeimos tipų: tėvų, kurių visi vaikai / vienintelis vaikas yra emigravę ir tėvų, turinčių emigravusių ir Lietuvoje gyvenančių vaikų. Remiantis logistinės regresijos rezultatais, analizuojami reikšmingi individualūs ir šeiminiai veiksniai, lemiantys pritarimą vaikų pareigoms tėvams.
Formulation of the mission of a human community – the first step applying the management theory in community’s life
Authors: Butkus Fabijonas Saulius
Published: November 2024

Possibilities of applying the management theory in various human communities are analysed in this article. The management theory was developed as an instrument of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of industrial enterprises. Many useful dependencies were identified and rules created for the rational division of common work and the purposeful coordination of these divided work pieces allotted for participants of the common work process. The author’s position is that many elements of the man­agement theory can be successfully applied in every human community because in each of them some common work is conducted. The main condition, enabling to use all instruments of the management theory, is the existence of the main common goal, called mission, expressed in terms of meeting needs of consumers of community’s common work product. Such formulations of the mission of a family, a state, a political party and trade unions are suggested in this article.
On the Reconstruction of the Verb “to exist” in Proto-semitic
Authors: Todorov Viktor
Published: November 2024

In his article “Proto-Semitic Existentials: *yθaw and *laθθaw” Benjamin Suchard proposes a reconstruction of the verb *yiytaw (“to exist”) in Proto-Semitic. According to Suchard, the original meaning of this verb was “to have” and he cites as its derivatives the verbs īšu “to have” and the negation laššu (“does not exist”) in Akkadian, the existential particles yēš (in Biblical Hebrew) and ’īt(ay) (“exists”) in Aramaic, as well as the negative verb laysa (“does not exist”, “not to be”) in Arabic. The similarities between the above-listed lexemes both formally but also semantically make Suchard’s idea attractive, yet an analysis of their usage raises serious questions. The current article proposes an alternative approach, which rejects Suchard’s postulated connections and reconstructs “to exist” in Proto-Semitic as *isu, a verb from which yəhī in Biblical Hebrew and yəhwē in Aramaic are derived, both having the meaning “to be”.
Using Prefixes and Suffixes as Vocabulary Learning Strategies for Russian
Authors: Sayama Gota
Published: November 2024

In the contents of Russian textbooks, prefixes are emphasized in sections regarding verbs of motion and verb aspects through prefixation; therefore, learners tend to overlook the importance of suffixes. In this regard, learners do not employ suffixes due to the lack of descriptions in the textbooks. Hence, this study examined the use of Russian derivational prefixes and suffixes as vocabulary learning strategies. For this purpose, the author administered a questionnaire to students majoring in Russian language as their first foreign language at the author’s university regarding the use of derivational prefixes and suffixes when learning Russian vocabulary. In comparison with the primary literature (Schmitt 1997), the data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed using mixed methods research approach. The findings showed that most learners used prefixes to discover the meanings of unknown words and consolidate them in their memory; however, they did not use suffixes for these purposes and did not consider them to be effective as vocabulary learning strategies. The results highlight the following two points: (1) in contrast to English learners, Russian learners do employ vocabulary learning strategies with prefixes and suffixes. (2) However, they have greater knowledge of prefixes than that of suffixes. For the first time, this study revealed the details about the use of Russian affixes as learning strategies. Since previous research has indicated that knowledge of suffixes is significant for increasing Russian vocabulary, Russian textbooks should add descriptions of suffixes as word-formation units.
Pierre Corneille’s Comedy without Laughter and its Role in the Development of Neoclassical Comedy in France
Authors: Genova Vesela
Published: November 2024

The emerging neoclassical dramaturgy in France (1720s and 1730s) explicitly sought its aesthetic foundations in ancient poetics and practices. Inspired by a rather radical interpretative development of these by Heinsius, the French playwright Pierre Corneille pursued the ambitious goal of creating an entirely new classical comedy that would not need any laughter. This article contextualizes and analyses his conception, elucidates its aesthetic underpinnings, and traces its practical realizations in order to situate this seemingly quirky aesthetic experiment in the development of comedy through the century and beyond and to affirm its value to that development. It concludes by outlining the aesthetic and dramaturgical stakes of the concept of “comedy without laughter”, designed primarily to differentiate the emerging neoclassical comedy from any old comic theatrical forms, but also to seek out and experiment with new and diverse techniques for creating comedy and generating laughter within it. The hybrid methodology of the work combines global analyses of dramatic and theoretical texts by Pierre Corneille and Heinsius, respectively, with some general statements and analytical reflections and conclusions on the establishment of the neoclassical aesthetics of comedy and the assertion and development of laughter strategies in it. The conclusion establishes the “comedy without laughter” as a non-negligible stage in the development of comedy and comic laughter in the century, which has culminated later in the works of Molière. Recognizing, understanding, and enlightening its role is important and necessary for a deeper understanding of the aesthetics of modern comedy, which have been developed since the seventeenth century and underlie contemporary comic theatrical forms as well.
Comparative Exploration of Freedom, Knowledge and Dignity in the Eastern and Western Philosophy of Enlighteners
Authors: Khajieva Feruza , Rakhimova Shakhnoza
Published: November 2024

This article conducts a comparative analysis of the concepts of freedom, knowledge, and dignity as portrayed in the works of Frederick Douglass, one of the central figures in the biographical novel TransAtlantic by Colum McCann, and Abdurauf Fitrat, a prominent figure in Uzbek Jadid thought and Enlightenment, as depicted in the biography Jadids: Abdurauf Fitrat by Hamidulla Boltaboyev. McCann’s TransAtlantic describes the intricacies of human existence and the enduring pursuit of dignity transcending temporal and spatial boundaries, as reflected in the ideologies of Frederick Douglass. Conversely, Boltaboyev’s biography accentuates Fitrat’s role in the Enlightenment movement, unveiling the intricate intersections between knowledge, dignity, and the yearning for freedom within the historical context of Central Asia. The article systematically dissects the thematic fabric that binds these narratives, presenting readers with a comprehensive perspective on shared human aspirations and the nuanced interplay of ideals across diverse cultures and historical epochs.