bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN MODEL KOMUNIKASI TOTAL BAGI ANAK TUNARUNGU DI BHAKTI LUHUR
Authors: Vianti Desa Maria
Published: December 2022

Anak tunarungu adalah anak yang mengalami hambatan dalam mendapatkan akses bunyi bahasa melalui indera pendengaran sehingga perkembangan bahasanya mengalami hambatan, terutama perkembangan bahasa lisan. Perkembangan bahasa lisan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari merupakan alat komunikasi yang banyak digunakan orang dalam melakukan interaksi dengan sesamanya. Kesulitan dalam berinterkasi dengan orang dialami oleh anak tunarungu,sehingga membutuhkan penerapan model komunikasi total yang sesuai. Penerapan komunikasi total dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif untuk menyampaikan perasaan/pikiran/gagasan kepada orang lain. Ada berbagai model komunikasi total yaitu komunikasi total oral, manual, aural dan grafika. Penerapannya komunikasi total hendaknya disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik anak tunarungu. Dalam penerapan komunikasi total sangat membutuhkan kerjasama dari guru, terapis dan  orang tua  untuk melatih  anak tunarungu sehingga dapat berkembang dengan baik. Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap 3 anak tunarungu di Bhakti Luhur. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan model komunikasi total untuk anak tunarungu. Jenis penelitian adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini berdasarkan hasil wawancara, observasi terhadap 3 informan utama anak tunarungu dan 2 informan tambahan penanggungjawab wisma. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa penerapan model komunikasi total  bagi anak tunarungu di Bhakti Luhur kurang efektif.
Health literacy in relation to health outcomes in hypertension: A systematic review
Authors: Mourouti Niki , Michou Maria , Costarelli Vassiliki
Published: December 2022

The article aims at presenting scientific evidence on the possible role of Health Literacy (HL) on hypertension health outcomes. Original-research studies published in English from January 1st 1990 to February 28th 2021, were selected through a computer-assisted literature search, using specific key words relating to hypertension and HL. Studies in full text, on adult hypertensive patients, were included. Out of the 56 articles reviewed, 29 publications met the criteria for inclusion. Twenty-four studies were cross-sectional, 2 studies were interventions and there was 1 study from each of the following categories: randomised control trial (RCT), retrospective study and a non-randomised prospective cohort trial. The findings differ according to the design of the study, however, there seems to be good evidence that higher HL is usually associated with better blood pressure control, better hypertension knowledge, better medication adherence and higher levels of health-related quality of life of the participants. There is evidence that health literacy levels positively affect hypertension health outcomes.
Short History of the so-called Kossuth Coat of Arms after 1945
Authors: Albert Zoltán Máté
Published: December 2022

One of the historical forms of the Hungarian coat of arms called the ‘Kossuth coat of arms’ raises a number of questions. Perhaps the most important is the complex problem of the relationship between this symbol and the republican form of government. This coat of arms was named after Lajos Kossuth, who was the Governor-President of Hungary after the dethronement of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine (14 April 1849). Despite of the use of crownless coats of arms by the Hungarian leadership after April 1849, the change of form of government was not proclaimed. After the Second World War, the ‘republican’ interpretation of the crownless coat of arms became widespread. Hungary officially became a republic on 1 February 1946, but there was no coat of arms regulation. Zoltán Tildy, who was President of the Republic of Hungary, started to use the so-called Kossuth coat of arms. Over time, this practice became customary. After the total establishment of communist power, a new constitution was adopted, which included a new coat of arms. This symbol, however, marked a break with the Hungarian traditions.
Echoes of Fear: Consistent exposure keeps anxiety at bay
Authors:   Character Lab, Gillihan Seth J.
Published: December 2022

Earlier this year, I was so excited to get together with my youngest brother and his family for the first time since the pandemic—and to meet my new nephew. So when we settled into the living room to catch up, I couldn’t understand why I suddenly wanted to flee. My brother and I have a close relationship, and I love his wife.
Examination of Variables Affecting the Perceptions of Academic Performance of Higher Education Students during the Distance Education Process
Authors: YÜNER Berna , ERİÇOK Barış , ERTAŞ Behiye
Published: December 2022

Covid-19 has had serious consequences in all areas of social life, including education. In this period, distance education appeared as an inevitable solution. Even today, when the pandemic process is over and re-normalization has begun, online teaching environments have become such an indispensable part of education systems that it has been decided that a certain proportion of the courses will be conducted online in universities. For this reason, determining student experiences in online courses is important in planning the future of distance education. Since academic performance is the output of the teaching process, students' academic performance is one of the topics of interest in higher education research. There may be different factors affecting the academic performance of students in the distance education process, which imposes more responsibility on students and requires self-control. This study aimed to examine the relationship of academic performance in the distance education with home infrastructure, student interaction, computer skills, academic satisfaction. This research is based on a large-scale study, "The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of higher education students", examining the pandemic's impact on higher education student perceptions in 2020. It has been observed that home infrastructure has a significant impact on the student's academic performance. The infrastructure increases the interaction of the student. When home infrastructure is taken as a control variable, students' computer skills are the highest predictor of their perception of academic performance, followed by their online interactions and, finally, perceived satisfaction. Today, pandemic conditions are still ongoing. In addition, even as the pandemic ends, online education has become an indispensable part of our education system. Therefore, the findings of the research would be beneficial for the ongoing planning process.
GEREJA ORANG BASUDARA: THE CONTESTED NARRATIVE FROM THE PROTESTANT CHURCH OF MOLUCCAS
Authors: Lasatira Frejhon Cleimen
Published: December 2022

This article describes the Gereja orang basudara concept in The Protestant Church of Maluku as the umbrella protecting and showing civic engagement, such as our strong tradition, religious institution, and mutual trust in Maluku. There are two essential points which are the history of Muslims-Christians' engagement in building social interaction and problem-solving after conflict by large, a sphere of solidarity. This research employed narrative research on the qualitative research method through historical and autoethnography approaches. The research result found that, first, the Gereja orang basudara term lives on the grassroots of society but did not show up in the institutional regime, which caused the failure of religious institutions and leaders to stop the violence during the social conflict in Maluku in 1999. After the battle, the Protestant Church of Moluccas practices peacebuilding by claiming their space and sphere as the room for all, where the church exists not only as a building for Christian people but also for Muslim people. Finally, the church does peacebuilding similar to peacebuilding in everyday life.
KEBIJAKAN PUBLIK PERTAHANAN NEGARA INDONESIA
Authors: Ardi Asma Aulia Zikra Hanum , Siahaan Timbul , Jandhana IB Putra
Published: December 2022

This research is analytical descriptive research. The purpose of this study is to explain and analyze Indonesia's national defense public policy from time to time. Formulating national defense public policies with appropriate and adaptive strategies in the implementation of national defense is an absolute requirement for realizing the independence of national defense and security. Public policy on national defense can guide and provide the nation in the future in facing various threats, disturbances, obstacles, and challenges that come and go, both military and non-military threats. Therefore, it is necessary to study the evolution of national defense public policy based on Indonesia's leadership so that it can be a reference in improving national defense in the future. The results of the study indicate that the more renewable National Defense Public Policy is following technological developments and the types of threats that are increasingly unpredictable, namely the National Defense Policy of 2018 and Presidential Regulation No. 8 of 2021 concerning the General Policy of National Defense for 2020-2024 which produces various strategic products including the National Defense Doctrine of 2021, National Defense Posture of 2021, National Defense Strategy of 2021, National Defense White Paper of 2021, MEF Adjustments, and MEF's TNI for 2020-2024
PENGGUNAAN GEOINT PADA OPERASI MILITER DALAM PENANGGULANGAN KKB PAPUA DENGAN OPERABILITAS PADA SISTEM K4IPP
Authors: Hutomo Arifin , Gultom Rudy A G , Purwantoro Susilo Adi
Published: December 2022

National defense is influenced by the development of a dynamic strategic environment. Complex and multidimensional threats including terrorism, radicalism, separatism, armed rebellion, territorial violations to cyber attacks are challenges that affect the implementation of national defense. In handling the case of the Papuan Armed Criminal Group (KKB), the TNI must use methods and technology in carrying out its operations. By applying Geospatial Intelligence (Geoint) to obtain information and combined with the Computer Communication Control Command for Observation and Reconnaissance Intelligence (C4ISR) it will facilitate the leadership in making strategic decisions on the operation
Penilaian Kinerja Bank Syariah Menggunakan Pendekatan Maqashid Syariah Indeks Periode Tahun 2018-2020
Authors: Nur Faizah  , Riana Alvita R
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study is to determine the performance of Islamic Bankand how to compare the performance of Islamic Bankin Indonesia in 2018-2020 as measured by the maqashid sharia index. This research includes descriptive quantitative research, with the research object of four Islamic banks, namely Bank Negara Indonesia Syariah, Bank Rakyat Indonesia Syariah, Bank Syariah Mandiri, and Bank Muamalat Indonesia. The data used are the 2018-2020 annual financial reports obtained from the official websites of each bank. The method used is the Maqashid Syariah Index (MSI) and the data analysis technique uses SAW (Simple Attribute Decision Making). The results of the study are (1) the performance of Islamic Bankfor three years has fluctuated. However, (2) each Islamic Bank has its own advantages from each objective of the Maqashid Syariah Index, as well as, there are Bankthat are incomplete in providing the information needed to conduct a performance assessment.
Methodological Approaches to the Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Activities of Customs Authorities
Authors: Somov Yury I. , Bormotova Elena G.
Published: December 2022

The article focuses on the current problems of the development and improvement of the activities of customs authorities through the use of artificial intelligence technologies. The directions of the general application of artificial intelligence technologies and automation of the activities of customs authorities in their use are shown. Methodological approaches have been developed to determine the possibility of introducing artificial intelligence into customs technology and the use of artificial intelligence in creating an intelligent customs checkpoint. Artificial intelligence technologies will allow customs authorities to switch from manual and automated modes of customs operations to automatic, which, in turn, will provide them with the opportunity for faster and better customs control and make it more convenient for participants in foreign economic activity.
Actual Issues of Identification and Examination of Cognac Distillate for Customs Purposes
Authors: Aliskerov Abduragim R. , Pavlenko Olga V.
Published: December 2022

The article shows the existence of the problem of identifying cognac distillate in the production of customs expertise; the composition of stable carbon isotopes 13C/12C in ethanol was established on genuine samples of cognac products in the south of Russia; the insufficiency of determining the indicators of GOST 31728-2014 and the ratio of stable carbon isotopes 13C/12C in ethanol to detect falsification of cognac products was proved. The authors of the article focused on the study of cognac distillates using an integrated approach, including the establishment of organoleptic and physico-chemical indicators according to GOST 31728-2014 and confirmation of authenticity by the raw materials used and exposure in contact with oak wood, using four measuring techniques. The integrated approach applied by the experts of the CEC gives high results in identifying the falsification of goods claimed as cognac distillate, both by the type of raw materials used and by aging. The article considers the established experimental results of studies of samples of authentic cognac distillates produced by various manufacturers of cognac products of the North Caucasus.
Research on Cigarette Shape Detection based on Dual Channel Acquisition
Authors: Sun Shunkai , Chen Ming , Shen Miaojie , Chen Zida , Jin Jin , Shu Meng , Chi Yingxiao
Published: December 2022

The cigarette shape detection system of cigarette machine is to online detect the unqualified cigarettes with warping, paper sticking, flattening and mouth burst in the high-speed flow cigarettes on the production line, and eliminate them in real time to ensure the product quality of finished cigarettes. At present, the photoelectric technology is adopted for the cigarette shape detection sensor, and the output signal range is analog quantity within 0-15Vdc. According to the field installation error, sensor difference and attenuation in use, the front and rear signal ranges are inconsistent. Corresponding modules are required to adjust the reference voltage and magnification of the front and rear channels and output standard 0-10vdc analog quantity. The current module is installed under the max detection wheel and adjusted through the general potentiometer of the internal circuit board. It is independent of the quality detection system and is far away from the MLP man-machine interface of the quality data display. Therefore, the adjustment process is very inconvenient, the device improves the calibration intelligent level of this part, forms a closed loop with the quality detection system, improves the adjustment accuracy, prolongs the service life, improves the staff work efficiency and facilitates the staff operation.
Health Management Architecture and Logic for a Distributed Complex Integrated Modular Avionics System
Authors: Li Yang
Published: December 2022

More and more advanced aircraft systems are equipped with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) system, which presents a series of challenges related to fault detection and reporting. This paper addresses some of those challenges and proposes a new Health Management (HM) architecture for a typical distributed complex IMA system. A significant objective of this HM architecture is to ensure that the IMA system integrity and availability meet the system safety requirements. Due to the highly complexity and the integration of IMA system, it is very difficult for both designers and verifiers to develop a practical HM application in charge of detecting, isolating and reporting failures to the related hosted applications and other non-IMA systems. For this purpose, this paper proposes a new IMA health management logic for fault isolation and reporting.
Permittivity and Loss Characterization of Polymer Films for Terahertz Applications
Authors: Liu Tsz ki
Published: December 2022

With the development of science, terahertz (THz) technology has matured gradually. More attention has been given to THz technology in recent years due to its superiority for non-destructive testing. Dielectric polymers are widely used in electrical engineering because of their unique electrical properties. Spectral detection plays a vital role in studying the internal motion and micro-scale forces. THz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) is a powerful complement to other spectroscopy techniques because of its unique frequency band that energetically vibrates and rotates the polymer structure. Herein, we apply THz-TDS with an effective frequency of 0.1–1 THz at 55% relative humidity. TDS at 0.1–1 THz to conduct fundamental research on several commonly utilized dielectric non-polar and polar polymer films including PC, FTPE, PMMA, HDPE, PA6, PET, PP. In this study, the THz complex refractive index and dielectric constants of various polymer films are determined and compared with previously reported values. In addition, the loss mechanism of THz radiation in polymers is characterized by correlating the absorption coefficients of the materials with the loss tangents. Herein, we demonstrate that the sample preparation significantly impacts the loss behavior of polymer materials and quantify the effect of crosslinking on the dielectric constant across the entire frequency band. The findings presented herein are expected to contribute to the design and development of optical and electronic devices in the future.
Research on Water Meter Digital Recognition Method based on DBNET-CRNN Framework
Authors: Li Weiye
Published: December 2022

With the prominent drawbacks of traditional manual meter reading mode, the automatic recognition of water meter digits with high efficiency and high accuracy using image processing technology has become one of the issues that more and more researchers pay attention to. In order to more accurately and effectively count the groundwater representation numbers in natural scenes, this paper presents a detection and recognition algorithm for water meter digits based on DBNET-CRNN framework. First, we design text detection model recognition text box based on DBNET network. Next, we use a text recognition algorithm based on CRNN network to predict the text box area and identify the final result. In addition, we have independently analyzed the half-word to calibrate the results, which further improves the accuracy of the model. The experimental results show that the model achieves good results in the water meter number recognition task. It can be applied to water meter number detection and recognition in natural scenes, effectively improve the half-word recognition effect, and is superior to other recognition algorithms.
Design and Analysis of a Space Dynamic Test Platform
Authors: Ran Tonghuan , Shi Guangfeng , Zhang Zhuo , Guo Qing
Published: December 2022

This paper describes a kind of laboratory simulation test platform. The dynamic coupling model of the simulation test platform has been obtained by using the Newton-Euler equation. According to the inverse-system, the equation can be decoupled, and the decoupling analysis and calculation of the system are performed through the decoupling theorem. As a result, the coupled nonlinear Multiple-Input Multiple-Output system is converted to two linear decoupled Single-Input Single-Output subsystems. The establishment of the mathematical model can provide reference for the design of the controller in the simulation test platform. In order to verify the error of the rotation accuracy of the simulated test platform developed, a reasonable experimental scheme was developed for testing.
Calibration Method and Measurement Uncertainty Evaluation for the Levelness of the Level Rules
Authors: Yang Yi , Wang Tao , Dai Liwei , Zhu Gang
Published: December 2022

A calibration method for the level of the level rules was proposed. According to the calibration method, the evaluation model of measurement uncertainty was established, and the sources of uncertainty were analyzed. Combined with the measurement example, the evaluation process of the measurement uncertainty for the level of the level rules was described.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Microsoft Excel Dalam Membuat Laporan Keuangan Sekolah Pada Guru Paud Dan Tk Aisyiyah
Authors: Wijaya Reni , Yadewani Dorris , Hamdi Khairil
Published: December 2022

Penggunaan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi sangat dibutuhkan di era sekarang. Para guru ditutuntut untuk mampu mengoperasikan komputer  yang merupakan bagian ketrampilan hard skill yang sangat diperlukan, terutama program Microsoft Excel yang sangat membantu dalam perhitungan dan membuat laporan keuangan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilatar belakangi dari permasalahan mitra yang sering kewalahan dalam membuat laporan keuangan sekolah. Laporan keuangan selalu dibuat secara manual dalam bentuk buku. Padahal setiap instansi  selalu meminta laporan  setiap semester harus dalam  bentuk soft dan hard dengan software Ms Excel. Metode yang digunakanpada pengabdian ini  adalah metode ceramah, diskusi dan praktek. Diharapkan dengan adanya pelatihan  Ms Excell ini peserta dapat memahami dan meningkatkan pengetahuanya dalam pemanfaatan aplikasi microsoft excel sebagai penyusunan laporan keuangan sekolah.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT MEDIA COMPOSITIONS OF 2,4-D, DICAMBA, AND PICLORAM ON CALLUS INDUCTION IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.)
Authors: ASHRAF A , AMHED N , SHAHID M , ZAHRA T , ALI Z , HASSAN A , AWAN A , BATOOL S , RAZA MA , IRFAN U , MAQSOOD Z , KHALID MN , AMJAD I
Published: December 2022

Wheat is a major cereal crop grown worldwide. Genus Triticum contains many species, among which T. aestivumis has commonly grown also known as bread wheat. Its genome is hexaploid, containing 42 chromosomes (2n=6x=42). To improve the response of wheat cultivars against biotic and abiotic stresses, it is genetically engineered with different biotechnological tools. Tissue culture technology has been proved vital for improving crop species in different quality and yield-related traits. Being a monocotyledons plant, wheat shows recalcitration toward tissue culture. The response of wheat to regeneration can be improved by using different growth-promoting hormones. The proposed study's objective was to increase callus induction's efficiencyproposed study was to increase the efficiency of callus inductionproposed study's objective was to increase callus induction's efficiency using different treatment of growth regulators. MS media with varying concentrations of 4, 8, and 12 mg/L of dicamba, 2, 4-D, and picloram was used to check their effect on callus induction in common wheat cultivars Anaj-2017 and Akbar-2019. Media complemented with picloram at 8 mg/L was the supreme efficiency. About 511 mg and 420 mg of callus formation were observed at 8 mg/L for picloram succeeded by dicamba which was 340 mg and 350 mg at 12 mg/L, and then by 2, 4-D, which was 112 mg and 236 mg at 8 mg/L from matured embryos of Anaj-2017 and Akbar-2019 respectively.
Erotika dari Pameran Bersama Delapan Perupa
Authors: Asmudjo J. Irianto
Published: December 2022

Seni erotis atau erotika bukan genre yang cukup populer dalam seni rupa modern dan kontemporer Indonesia. Ada beberapa pelukis angkatan lama, seperti Basoeki Abdullah yang kerap melukis wanita telanjang, Affandi juga menghasilkan beberapa lukisan persetubuhan. Tahun 80-an Mochtar Apin cukup intens melukis wanita telanjang. Belakangan yang cukup sering melukis figur telanjang adalah Hendrik Lawrence dan Syakieb Sungkar. Namun secara keseluruhan Asmudjo J. Irianto melihat seni erotis memang tidak terlampau menonjol, dalam seni rupa kontemporer Indonesia. Memang tidak mudah menetapkan pengertian seni erotis. Seni erotis membutuhkan justifikasi estetik dalam menggambarkan seksualitas. Seringkali justifikasi estetik ini yang dipakai untuk membedakan antara seni erotis dengan pornografi, yang sama-sama merepresentasikan seksualitas. Namun justifikasi estetik juga bukan hal yang mudah untuk ditetapkan.
In the Shadow of Legal Imperialism: The Supremacy of EU Law Over the Member States
Authors: Metzinger Péter
Published: December 2022

The primacy of EU law over the domestic law of the Member States is a matter of course. Nonetheless, the precise boundaries of EU law are often disputed between the Member States and the EU: while the Court of Justice of the EU draws those boundaries pursuant to the autonomy (sovereignty) of the EU legal order (i.e., from the inside), the national constitutional courts define the same boundaries pursuant to their own national constitutions (i.e., from the outside). The parallel jurisdiction of the Court of Justice and of the constitutional courts has exposed the tensions between the rule of law and democracy, and between the legal sovereignty of the European legal order and the popular sovereignty of European nations. Insofar as these tensions are resolved only according to the rule of law, without democratic processes, legal imperialism will impose itself.
Common Foreign, Security, and Defense Policies
Authors: Mikos-Sitek Agnieszka
Published: December 2022

This chapter examines the issue of the common foreign and security policy, as well as its integral part of the common security and defense policy, discussed from the perspective of the EU Member States, including, in particular, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. To create a substantive basis for the assessment of the position of EU Member States in the CSFP implementation process, the basic issues related to the provi- sions of the treaties in this area are discussed at the beginning. An important element of the chapter is also the characterization and identification of the separateness of the regulations in force in the field of CFSP. Attention is also paid to institutional solutions, which are important in this case, as well as legal instruments for the implementation of CFSP. In addition to general guidelines, decisions, and the issues of strengthening systematic cooperation, attention is also drawn to the importance of international agreements concluded by the EU in the area of CFSP. An important element of the analysis of the rights and obligations of EU Member States is also the decision-making procedure considering the unanimity principle, as well as the so-called solidarity clauses. The discussion of the role and position of the EU Member State in the CFSP area is summarized with a reference to issues that specifically concern the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Attention is drawn to the spectrum of problems that arise in the practice of CFSP implementation, related primarily to significant differences in defining state security guarantees and the underlying factors.
European Asylum Policy and its Reforms from a Central and Eastern European Perspective
Authors: Töttős Ágnes
Published: December 2022

This chapter explores the recent developments of the EU’s asylum policy and focuses in details on three specific issues, namely the short-term actions at EU level given to the 2015 migration crisis, the direction of the long-term reform of the Common European Asylum System, and the most recent developments at the Eastern borders, including the instrumentalization of migration by Belarus and the fleeing of millions from Ukraine. Given the geographical position of Central European countries in the EU, they have been exposed to migra- tory challenges earlier and to a greater extent than many other parts of the Union. Because of their unique historical and societal context, their reaction is focused on the provision of security instead of allowing for the misuse of the asylum system. Therefore, the three specific issues are introduced with special attention to the effect on and the position of Central Europe and especially the Visegrad countries.
The Place and Role of Fundamental Rights in the EU Legal System
Authors: Masło Krzysztof
Published: December 2022

The protection of fundamental rights at European level has been one of the most important issues since the founding of the Communities. An important gap was filled by the Lisbon Treaty when it incorporated the Charter of Fundamental Rights into primary EU law. Its scope, interpretation, and relationship with national constitutions and legal systems has been the most controversial issue of the last decade. After a presentation of the historical development of the protection of fundamental rights in Europe, this chapter looks at the issues of application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the jurisprudence of the Eastern European countries.
Central European Countries’ Competition Law Practice Contribution to the Development of EU Competition Law
Authors: Tóth András
Published: December 2022

The case law of the Central European EU Member States has made important contributions to the development of EU competition law through preliminary rulings. First, restriction of competition ‘by object’ is an open category since the European Court of Justice’s judgment in the Hungarian insurance cartel: the competition authority or the court may also declare market conduct as anti-competitive by object if it is not yet characterized as having an anti-competitive object. Second, preliminary ruling questions referred from Central European countries have given the EU Court of Justice an opportunity to clarify the relationship between national and EU competition law.
EU Employment Law and Social Policy and the Need to Develop Unitary Electronic Technology of Work by Central and Eastern Member States
Authors: Świątkowski Andrzej Marian
Published: December 2022

This chapter presents the current situation on the common market caused by the use of electronic employment technologies by entrepreneurs on digital platforms. Its aim is to inspire the Member States of Central and Eastern Europe to take steps to standardize the status of self-employed people on digital platforms. Occasional attempts by the EU institutions to develop a definition of the status of people employed on digital platforms may be treated as a continuation of the practice of multiplying precedents in the jurisprudence of the CJEU. They do not guarantee stable working standards for self-employed people on digital platforms.
Romania: Development of Labor Law Under the Banner of Flexibility
Authors: Vallasek Magdolna
Published: December 2022

The last decade of Romanian labor law has been marked by a series of innovations and amendments under the banner of flexibility. In the case of both individual and collective labor law, the acceleration in the introduction of more flexible regulatory elements has been caused by the economic crisis that started after 2006, although there are also strong voices in the literature that the reference to the global economic crisis is not always tenable and has sometimes served as a good excuse for introducing certain legislative changes. In this chapter, we present the current regulation of individual and collective employment contracts, together with its theoretical and practical issues, starting from the specificities of the development of Romanian labor law.
Improvement and Enhancement of bandwidth of 5G Networks using Machine Learning
Authors:   Department of Engineering, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Shinas, Sultanate of Oman, Y.kraidi Aaras Y ,   Department of Engineering, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Shinas, Sultanate of Oman, Rajalingam A.
Published: December 2022

Radio-frequency-based systems are exhibiting severe bandwidth congestion as a result of the exponential development in the amount of data flow. Both cognitive radio technology and free-space-optical communication are examples of attempts to find solutions to the problems posed by high data rates and limited spectral bandwidth. Operating an optical wireless transmission system does not need the purchase of a license. Additionally, the accommodation of unlicensed users across the restricted frequency that is accessible to us is the foundation of the technology known as cognitive radio. Since Dynamic-Window Size systems do not need a license, they are very cost-effective, they can be readily deployed, and they provide a high bandwidth; hence, Dynamic-Window Size systems may be used to bridge with the existing Radio Frequency system. Within the framework of the proposed Dynamic-Window-Size system, the Radio Frequency link is modeled based on the Rayleigh distribution, whilst the Dynamic-Window-Size link experiences -IG composite fading. It is possible to determine both the moment-generating function (MGF) and its derivative. By making use of the formulas that were derived from them, various performance metrics, such as ergodic channel capacity, bit error rate (BER), and output power are calculated, along with the validations that are provided by asymptotic findings. In addition to this, a new closed-form identity is discovered that relates to a specific instance of Bessel's function. In addition to the convex optimization that was mentioned above for the purpose of optimizing the overlay and underlay power in the scheme that was presented, the performance of the Cognitive Radio network is evaluated by making use of a variety of pulse-shaping windows. Suppressing the side lobes of the primary users' (PUs') sub-carriers is a way to reduce the amount of interference that primary users cause for secondary users without harming the primary users' own transmissions. This study involves the creation of a variety of pulse-shaping windows across a variety of power allocation systems as well as an examination of how these windows compare to one another.
Laser—An Emerging Tool in Surgical Periodontal Therapy: An Overview
Authors:   Dental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India, Sharma Himani
Published: December 2022

The use of lasers in dentistry, particularly in periodontics and peri-implant diseases, is becoming increasingly common nowadays.Since their introduction in the late 20th century, they have revolutionized the treatment options available for the management of periodontal disease. They allow the clinician to reach inside the deeper pockets and help in reducing the bacterial load. They offer various advantages and have variations according to their clinical use.This review presents an overview of their applications in periodontics.
The Septinsular Republic: The First Greek State in Revolutionary Europe
Authors: Glushkova Svetla
Published: December 2022

The Greek-inhabited Ionian islands were key in Mediterranean trade. They came under Venetian rule at the end of the 14th century. The Ionians lived in a stratified society enjoying personal freedoms, brought together by their Orthodox religion. At the end of the 18th century, the Ionian islands were dragged into the complex political relations between the big countries in Europe and the Ottoman Empire. In June 1797, the islands were occupied by the French army, but soon after that, they came under Russo-Ottoman protection. A republic with a moderate constitution was established, which was later replaced by one after a Venetian model, retaining noble titles and privileges.
Dorothee Sӧlle: Martha and/or Mary – Vita Activa and/or Vita Contemplativa
Authors: Dimitrova Nina
Published: December 2022

The text traces the ideas of the modern Protestant theologian Dorothee Sӧlle (Mystik und Widerstand) on the relationship between active and contemplative life (represented by the biblical characters Martha and Mary respectively) in relation to her conceptions of a socially oriented Christianity. A parallel is drawn with the famous ideas of Hannah Arendt (The Human Condition). Commonalities are sought in the appreciation of the active, operative aspect of life (in unity with its contemplative aspect).
Philosophical and Rhetorical Analysis of The New Rhetoric: A Treatise of Argumentation by Ch. Perelman and L. Olbrechts-Tyteca
Authors: Boteva Marieta
Published: December 2022

The theory of argumentation is based on the ancient theory of proof and argument. It has developed as an interdisciplinary field of philosophical knowledge; some authors define it as a new philosophical science. Philosophers, logicians, rhetoricians, psychologists, linguists and ethicists deal with the issues in this scientific field. The theory of argumentation developed by Ch. Perelman, L. Olbrechts-Tyteca and their followers is called “new rhetoric”. The argumentation theory covers all oral and written genres. Philosophical argumentation “permeates” (Perelman) argumentation in all oral and written discourse. Rhetorical genera and species have strictly established specifics in argumentation, which are analyzed by rhetoric. Argumentation in oratory discourses is a global issue between argumentation theory and modern rhetoric. Nowadays, we live in an age in which there is reason to speak of a renaissance of rhetoric as the following ancient ideal is being revived: a good orator is a good citizen, and a good citizen is a good orator. The courage to take a personal stance that you stand for in certain circumstances sometimes costs a person’s career or life. Correct argumentation is to prove truths and form beliefs without false statements. Ch. Perelman and L. Tyteca appeal to good orators to present correct argumentation aimed at truth and expediency for the benefit of the people.
The Law on Holidays in the Principality (1900): Beginnings of Labour Legislation in Bulgaria
Authors: Paev Kostadin
Published: December 2022

The holidays of a nation have different characteristics: political, historical, national, cultural, professional, personal, etc. Apart from a purely cultural and spiritual dimension, they have great social significance and a direct relation to the economic life and work activities of people. The state has always carried out legal regulation of official national holidays. The first special law act in this direction was the Law on Public Holidays in the Principality of 1900. The appearance of the law was a consequence of the economic upsurge of Bulgarian society in the last decade of the 19th century. The debates in the National Assembly during the discussion of the draft law were mainly focused on issues related to labour and legal matters – non-working days, restrictions on the exercise of trade and services, and their impact on the results of labour activity. The ideological, political, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of the holidays occupied significantly less space in the debates. Although the Principality Public Holidays Act of 1900 regulated a limited range of matter, its scope was considerably wide, and, in this sense, it can be defined as one of the earliest pieces of legislation in the field of labour law.
Maternal and neonatal morbidities associated with cesarean delivery without labor compared with induction of labor around term
Authors: Moon Hanna , Lee Ji Hyun , Kim Eui Hyeok
Published: December 2022

Objective We aimed to compare the maternal and neonatal morbidities associated with elective cesarean delivery (CD) without labor and those associated with induction of labor (IOL) at ≥38 weeks of gestation.Methods This retrospective observational study from 2013 to 2020 included singleton pregnancies in nulliparous women at ≥38 weeks of gestation. Maternal and neonatal morbidities associated with elective CD without labor were compared with those associated with IOL.Results Altogether, 395 women were recruited. Among these, 326 underwent delivery through IOL, while 69 underwent elective CD. The elective CD group exhibited higher maternal age, lower gestational age at birth, and lower neonatal birth weight than the IOL group (P<0.001). Moreover, the elective CD group exhibited longer hospital stay, higher rate of uterotonic agent usage, and lower rate of antibiotic usage after discharge. However, no differences were observed in postpartum bleeding, readmission, or number of outpatient visits (>3) after discharge between the groups. Perinatal morbidities were similar between the groups except the incidence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Elective CD exhibited similar rates of complications related to composite maternal morbidity when compared with IOL, but had a lower risk of complications related to composite neonatal morbidity (relative risk, 0.45; 95% confidence interval, 0.24-0.85).Conclusion Elective CD and IOL had similar rates of composite maternal morbidity but the former exhibited some benefits against obstetric wound infection. The elective CD group exhibited a decreased risk of composite neonatal morbidity despite lower gestational age at birth and higher maternal age.
A Technical Feasibility Study and Environmental Impacts of Green Cement Production from Recycled Fly Ash in Pakistan
Authors: Masood Hafiz Miqdad , Haider Sajjad , Javed Umair , Ali Najaf , Hussain Sadiq , Ashraf Muhammad
Published: December 2022

This Research includes that how to switch from prior techniques towards the green cement. Green cement is environment friendly and less producing the carbon dioxide in the environment. First of all it seems that the possibility of best replaceable recycled material which is fly ash. There are set of materials which can replace the cement in making concrete like the rice husk, sugar cane, furnace slag etc. but we have worked on fly ash as recycled material which has the same constituents required for making cement and fly as required less amount of energy as fly ash already burned thatâ€™s why generation of carbon dioxide is less. In this thesis we have calculated the percentage amount of fly ash to limestone used for green cement production. In present study it can be replaced 80 to 100 percent of cement by fly ash but for this purpose we have to use sodium based activator. In this research work it have been found the best place for green cement plant in Sindh (Pakistan) in plant location and discussed all factors that affect the plant location.
Effective reduction clearing parameters involving alternative reducing agent
Authors: Waqas Muhammad , Zameer Ul Hassan Syed , Siddique Saqib , Asghar Ali , Ali Anila , Shafqat Ali Raza , Javed Zafar , Iqbal Zohaib , Hafeez Mehwish
Published: December 2022

Dyeing of polyester is done by using disperse dyes. Some of the disperse dyes remain unfixed during dyeing and create problems in shade and colorfastness properties. Reduction clearing (RC) is a process to remove these unfixed dyes and to enhance colorfastness properties. In the Pakistani textile industry, reduction clearing is being done by using sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4), which has the best results in reducing dyestuff.Â  The problem with sodium dithionite is that it is sensitive to air and also creates a lot of environmental issues. Its sensitivity causes inconsistent results of reduction clearing. Different dyers used different processes and recipes of reduction clearing. Thiourea Dioxide (TUD) is a green reducing agent and can be used as a replacement for sodium dithionite. TUD (CH4N2S) is a stable product with a comparable result with sodium dithionite. Interlock knitted fabric is used in this project whose composition has recycled polyester. The fabric was first dyed using black dyestuff and then reduction clearing was done on a lab-scale with different factors (Shade depth, the concentration of TUD, RC temperature). Three colorfastness tests were conducted to evaluate the different levels of each factor i.e. colorfastness to washing, fastness to perspiration, and fastness to water according to standard numbers ISO 105-C06, ISO 105-E04, and ISO 105-E01, respectively. It was observed that shade depth does not affect the results while concentration and RC temperature have a significant effect on the results. Moreover, the effective concentration of TUD was also determined.
Measures to Secure Waiting Time for Dispatch of 119 Emergency Medical Service Units through the Analysis of the Emergency Activity Log
Authors:   National Fire Research Institute of Korea, Kwon Dok-Rib
Published: December 2022

The number of individuals using the 119 emergency medical service (EMS) unit is increasing annually, and the Metropolitan Fire Headquarters attempts to increase the number of service individuals and vehicles; however, this has not been performed. The n‘umber of dispatches of the existing 119 EMS Unit is increasing. According to the analysis of the 119 paramedics’ emergency activity log, the waiting time for the dispatch of the 119 EMS unit decreased because of the increase in the number of dispatches. Consequently no other dispatch was possible for the 119 EMS unit. Since new emergency dispatches cannot be performed if the 119 EMS is busy, there is a vacancy in their area of jurisdiction, resulting in a dispatch gap. If a cardiac arrest occurs in an area with a dispatch gap, a 119 EMS unit from another area will be dispatched, making it difficult to secure timely emergency services. In solution, we found that there were many dispatches for non-emergency patients, and if these non-emergency patients are transferred to the non-emergency units, the 119 EMS unit can effectively assist patients with cardiac arrest.
The Importance and Control of the Nucleation Process for the Crystallization of Pharmaceutical Substances
Authors: Gabriel Roman , Benýšek Bártová Adéla , Šahnić Damir , Kratochvíl Bohumil
Published: December 2022

The text is a contemporary continuation of an earlier publication, Kratochvíl B.: Chem. Listy 101, 3 (2007). It describes mainly the nucleation process (two-step nucleation of active substances in pharmacy) and crystallization control processes (seeded crystallization and sonocrystallization). The focus of the work is the description of the nucleation process monitoring by modern analytical technologies, i.e., Focused Beam Reflectance Measurement (FBRM) and the BlazeMetrics system. Both methods presently provide the best available information for a deeper understanding of the nucleation process mechanism in crystallizing active substances. The work is documented by high quality and original photographic attachments of the crystallizing material.

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Make work methodology: Canadian homelessness research and its role in austerity
Authors: Ilyniak Sophia
Published: December 2022

Observations from the frontlines of the Canadian homelessness research community demonstrate that it largely constitutes ‘make-work’: activities carried out to keep busy and thus, perpetuate the non-profit sector and maintain the status quo. It achieves this through its conceptualization of socio-economic issues and selection of acceptable questions—essentially, through its methodological decisions—which do little to challenge the forces that dispossess and displace people. The resulting policy and programmatic responses promote widely-accepted cost-saving ‘solutions’ to homelessness, and thus, state austerity, which ultimately deepens poverty. The cycle of make-work continues. Instead of upholding a private, competitive ‘population management industry,’ how can we produce knowledge that directly supports resistance to the common struggle of housing deprivation? Inverting the dominant methodology means accounting for who created, perpetuates and benefits from the housing crisis, not accounting for austerity’s sake.