bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERAN LEMBAGA KEUANGAN SYARIAH DALAM MENGIMPLEMENTASIKAN AKAD MUDHARABAH
Authors: Muflih Muflihatul Fauza
Published: April 2024

The problem in this paper that we want to study is related to the implementation of sharia financial institutions' mudharabah agreements when they are in the position of amil. In reality, sharia financial institutions do not carry out real business activities, but throw back the capital they receive to other parties or third parties, so how is the mudharabah agreement implemented in sharia financial institutions? The method used is descriptive qualitative. By describing descriptively what is obtained from books and journals. As for the results of the problem, it can be described that legally a sharia financial institution with its capacity as the first 'amil is allowed to enter into mudharabah contracts with other parties (entrepreneurs), so that its capacity changes to become the second rab al-mal. However, this ability is only legally justified if the 'amil's actions are permitted by the first rab al-mal.
Development of an organizational and managerial mechanism for anti-corruption control in the system of relations between participants in the investment process during construction
Authors: Алексеев С.Л. , Вильданов Р.Р.
Published: April 2024

В статье предложен организационно-управленческий механизм антикоррупционного контроля, обеспечивающий принцип постоянного наблюдения в системе отношений участников инвестиционного процесса в ходе строительства. В основе механизма лежит система информационного обеспечения, которая позволяет выявить существенные отклонения от нормы для принятия последующих управленческих решений и разработки предложений по совершенствованию антикоррупционного контроля.

This article proposes an organizational and managerial mechanism for anti-corruption control that ensures the principle of constant monitoring in the system of relations between participants in the investment process during construction. The mechanism is based on an information support system, which makes it possible to identify significant deviations from the norm for making subsequent management decisions and developing proposals for improving anti-corruption control.
Transfer of innovations in ensuring the national technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation in the digital economy
Authors: Грачева М.Л.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассмотрены проблемы и возможности трансфера цифровых инноваций в контексте обеспечения национального технологического суверенитета страны. Приведено авторское определение и дана оценка состояния инновационной системы России с применением метода OTSW-анализа. Исследованы положения Концепция технологического развития Российской Федерации до 2030 года в контексте постановки целей и задач, определения национального технологического суверенитета, а также возможностей обеспечения с использованием механизмов трансфера технологий. Обращается внимание на передовую роль цифровизации, приводится статистика динамики мирового рынка цифровых инноваций и отставания России от лидеров в области цифрового суверенитета. Приводятся решения Национальной технологической инициативы по формированию комплекса трансфера инноваций, который в настоящее время практически бездействует. Положения стратегических документов предложено дополнить авторскими разработками механизма содействия трансферу цифровых инноваций, который может быть масштабирован на всю инновационную систему, включая стимулирование формирования, развития и обмена цифровыми компетенциями, дополнительное государственное и частное финансирование трансфера инноваций, увеличение предложения по передаче прорывных цифровых и иных ключевых и сквозных технологий, а также высокотехнологичного оборудования, посредством «приоткрытия» инноваций со стороны государства.

The article discusses the problems and opportunities of digital innovation transfer in the context of ensuring the national technological sovereignty of the country. The author’s definition is given and an assessment of the state of the Russian innovation system is given using the OTSW analysis method. The provisions of the Concept of Technological Development of the Russian Federation until 2030 are studied in the context of setting goals and objectives, determining national technological sovereignty, as well as the possibilities of ensuring using technology transfer mechanisms. Attention is drawn to the advanced role of digitalization, statistics on the dynamics of the global digital innovation market and Russia’s lagging behind the leaders in the field of digital sovereignty are provided. The solutions of the National Technology Initiative on the formation of a complex of innovation transfer, which is currently practically inactive, are presented. It is proposed to supplement the provisions of the strategic documents with author’s developments of a mechanism to facilitate the transfer of digital innovations, which can be scaled to the entire innovation system, including stimulating the formation, development and exchange of digital competencies, additional public and private financing of innovation transfer, increasing the supply of breakthrough digital and other key and end-to-end technologies, as well as high-tech equipment, through “the “opening up” of innovations by the state.
Key features of modern management consulting on the example of the field of economic security
Authors: Бессарабов В.О. , Куцкий А.С.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассмотрены особенности управленческого консалтинга на примере сферы экономической безопасности. Акцентировано внимание на классификации консалтинговых услуг в сфере экономической безопасности по срокам их оказания (оперативные, тактические, стратегические). В результате были выделены этапы консалтинга, логика их реализации с позиций как исполнителя, так и заказчика. Особое внимание уделено сферам управленческого консалтинга с моделированием результатов реализации соответствующих услуг.

The article discusses the features of management consulting on the example of the field of economic security. Attention is focused on the classification of consulting services in the field of economic security according to the terms of their provision (operational, tactical, strategic). As a result, the stages of consulting were highlighted, the logic of their implementation from the positions of both the contractor and the customer. Special attention is paid to the areas of management consulting with modeling of the results of the implementation of relevant services.
Growth And Food Habits Of Pelian Fish Tor Douronensis Caught Using Tuba Root Poison In Krayan Nunukan, North Kalimantan
Authors: Dananjaya IWK Kantun , Hevranklin Hevranklin , L Rapi Nuraeni
Published: April 2024

The use of semah fish with the local name pelian fish in nature is carried out using various methods, one of which is using tuba root plant poison. This tuba root poison is thought to have an impact on the biological condition of pelian fish and aquatic ecology. In connection with this, this research aims to analyze the size distribution, growth type and food habits of pelian fish. The research was conducted from June to August 2023 in West Krayan District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan. The results of the study showed that the length distribution of pelian fish caught using tuba root plant poison was 30.626 ± 7.048 cm, with a weight of 786.531 ± 430.066 g. The growth pattern is negative allometric with eating habits consisting of moss at 44.57%, insects at 33.04%, pieces of fruit at 10.00% and unidentified at 12.39%. Moss and insects are the main food, while fruit is a complementary food. Based on the results obtained, pelian fish in nature can be caught using moss bait. The use of high doses of tuba root can cause damage to the fish's gills, which can cause fish death as a result of not being able to neutralize rotenone.
Меняющийся климат и здоровье населения: проблемы адаптации: научный доклад / Под ред. акад. РАН Б.Н. Порфирьева
Authors:   Институт народнохозяйственного прогнозирования РАН, Ревич Б.А.
Published: April 2024

В Научном докладе представлены методические основы оценки и прогнозирования влияния изменений климата на здоровье населения, разработки стратегий и мер адаптации здравоохранения, социальной защиты населения, природоохранной и метеорологической служб, общественных организаций. Изменения климата проявляются в увеличении числа климатозависимых инфекционных заболеваний и их продвижении на север, деградации многолетних мерзлых грунтов и ее последствиях, приводят к увеличению числа экстремальных погодных явлений (наводнения, тайфуны, температурные волны жары и холода), приводящих к избыточной смертности и заболеваемости населения. Проведенный анализ отечественных и зарубежных планов адаптации системы здравоохранения, направленных на защиту здоровья населения от климатических рисков, позволяет разработать комплекс мер федерального и регионального уровней, а также Национального плана адаптации к изменениям климата. Доклад предназначен для научных работников, специалистов Федеральных и региональных органов исполнительной власти, в том числе Минэкономразвития, Минздрава, Роспотребнадзора, ФМБА, МЧС, Минприроды, Росгидромета, Минобрнауки, отвечающих за разработку планов адаптации к изменениям климата, и Российской академии наук. Материалы доклада могут быть полезны бизнес-сообществу, средствам массовой информации, неправительственным и другим общественным организациям.
О долгосрочном научно-технологическом развитии России: монография / Под ред. Белоусова Д.Р. и Фролова И.Э.
Authors:   Институт народнохозяйственного прогнозирования РАН, Артёменко В.Г. , Ганичев Н.А. , Кошовец О.Б. , Клепач А.Н.
Published: April 2024

Монография является расширенной и дополненной версией Раздела 3 доклада «Потенциальные возможности роста российской экономики: анализ и прогноз», в котором рассматривается проблематика научно-технологического развития в России с учетом мировых тенденций, ключевых ограничений и дисбалансов, а также предполагаемого набора действий по модернизации научно-технического комплекса. Анализируются различные стороны российского научно-технического комплекса, включая ограниченность ресурсов, его недостаточную продуктивность и фрагментарность. Формулируются предложения к развитию новых научных и технологических направлений и инновационных бизнесов, а также требования к научно-технической политике в средне- и долгосрочной перспективе. Предлагается новый способ решения задачи научно-технологического прогнозирования, основанный на комбинировании методологических и организационных аспектов известных методов «форкаста» и «форсайта».
Dimensions of Loan Dependency among Government Employees of the Municipality of Sulop, Davao Del Sur: An Exploratory Factor Analysis
Authors: Levara Felmark S. , Catubig Krizia Paula P. , Embodo Kent Jhan M. , Malajos Melanie Joy , Sardanas Lilian A. , Magallon, Jr. Silverio V.
Published: April 2024

Loan dependency is a symptom of poor financial health that can harm a person’s physical and mental health. This research intends to explore the dimensions of loan dependency among government employees. This study utilized a quantitative, non-experimental research method employing the Exploratory Factor Analysis technique involving 100 government employees from the Municipality of Sulop, Province of Davao del Sur. A researcher-made questionnaire was developed from in-depth interviews with ten government employees with different government positions, including a literature review and related studies have been employed. To validate the questionnaire, researchers used Cronbach’s Alpha. The questionnaire scored .856 on Cronbach’s Alpha Based on Standardized Items, accepting the set questionnaire as reliable. Using the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), 19 item statements passed within the threshold of >0.40. The result shows that- accessibility and affordability, financial needs and responsibilities, specific purchases and investments, and personal goals and aspirations are the dimensions that make government employees dependent on loans.
Evaluación del ruido y percepción en las principales vías de tráfico vehicular en la ciudad de Ilo, Perú
Authors: Balmaceda Flores Carlos Anthony , Almanza Quispe Williams Sergio , Guardia Paniura Candy Haydee
Published: April 2024

El ruido vehicular (RV) constituye un sonido no deseado en entornos urbanos, siendo un agente perturbador y contaminante para la salud humana, afectando tanto el estado físico como psicológico de las personas. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar el nivel de RV en áreas clave de la ciudad de Ilo y evaluar su impacto en la percepción de la población local. La metodología empleada fue el Protocolo Nacional de Monitoreo de Ruido Ambiental, realizando mediciones a lo largo de 21 días, considerando factores climatológicos. El análisis del ruido se llevó a cabo mediante un sonómetro BSWA 308 de clase 1, conforme a las normativas nacionales, utilizando mapas y variogramas para evaluar la distribución espacial y temporal del RV. Además, se empleó una encuesta como instrumento de recolección de datos para evaluar la percepción de las personas. Durante las horas pico (12:00 p.m. a 14:00 p.m. y 17:00 p.m. a 19:00 p.m.), se determinó que los niveles de presión sonora superaron los 70 dB en cuatro de los puntos de muestreo, excediendo los estándares de calidad ambiental para zonas comerciales. Las áreas con mayor contaminación acústica exhibieron variaciones en los niveles de presión sonora. Además, se concluye que la contaminación por RV impacta significativamente en la percepción y bienestar de la población, manifestándose en efectos como dolores de cabeza, estrés y dificultades de concentración. Estos resultados resaltan la necesidad de abordar la congestión vehicular y desarrollar estrategias de mitigación en áreas urbanas para mejorar la calidad de vida de la población.
L-arginine, inosine and meldonium effect on the vascular wall reactivity of adult rats
Authors: Sykalo Nina , Kuprash Liana , Panteleymonova Tetyana
Published: April 2024

Changes in the structure, metabolism and cardiovascular system function that develop during ageing are the basis for the circulatory pathology occurrence in old age. Currently, cardiovascular system diseases are one of the main causes of mortality in almost all developed countries. Therefore, searching for new drugs to correct the metabolism and functions of organs and systems whose activity is disrupted during ageing is an urgent problem.
The article presents the study influence results of the synthesis precursor of endothelial relaxing factor - NO (ERF-NO) L-arginine, the purine nucleoside inosine and the β-oxidation inhibitor of fatty acids meldonium on the vascular wall reactivity of adult rats. When used separately, these drugs have been shown to cause slight relaxation of the thoracic aorta isolated segments in adult animals. When L-arginine, inosine and meldonium are used together, there is no summation of their pharmacological effect on blood vessels, however, some vasodilator effect potentiation is observed.
The acetylcholine (Ach) vasodilator effect was significantly more than the vasodilator effect of the studied composition (L-arginine + inosine + meldonium), conventionally called Melarginine. It should be noted that, although the vasodilator Ach effect was significant, it was short-term, and the vasodilator effect of the studied combination (Melarginine) was long-lasting.
A pronounced vasodilator response to Ach indicates the preservation of the endothelium in adult rats. Therefore, with intact endothelium in adult animals, Melarginine does not cause significant vascular relaxation. In aged rats, which typically exhibit endothelial damage, the effect of Melarginine may be more significant compared to adults. This will be the subject of our further study. Still, Melarginine has a small but long-lasting vasodilatory effect in adult rats, which also helps regulate vascular tone.
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Keywords: vessel reactivity; endothelial dysfunction; L-arginine; inosine; meldonium; Melarginine
Homenaje al Prof. Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez
Authors: Alonso Vanegas Mario A.
Published: April 2024

Homenaje al Prof. Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez
Tratamiento quirúrgico de la epilepsia parcial postraumática: reporte de un caso
Authors: Suárez JC , Bulacio JC , Armelini P , Sfaello Zm , Viano JC , Herrera Ej , Ballarino L , Bergallo R , Suárez Ms
Published: April 2024

Importancia: Aunque la epilepsia postraumática ocurre en un pequeño número de pacientes no debe ser subestimada, especialmente en niños y adultos jóvenes, porque es causa de discapacidad psicosocial y de muerte.
Presentación clínica: Paciente mujer operada a los 14 años de edad con el diagnóstico de epilepsia parcial refractaria. A los 6 meses de vida la paciente sufrió un traumatismo craneoencefálico que le generó un hematoma extradural fronto-témporo-parietal derecho de gran tamaño que requirió cirugía; posteriormente fue dada de alta con indicación de fenitoína de manera profiláctica. A la edad de 4 años presentó la primera crisis parcial simple caracterizada por movimientos tónico-clónicos en brazo y pierna izquierdos. El examen reveló hemiparesia braquiocrural izquierda y retardo en el desarrollo psicointelectual. Se administró diferentes drogas antiepilépticas pero no se logró controlar las crisis, que llegaron a presentarse con una frecuencia de hasta 8 a 10 por día.
Intervención: La cirugía tuvo como objetivo resecar el área cerebral afectada, identificada por RMN y visible macroscópicamente durante la exéresis. Actualmente, la paciente lleva 12 años de seguimiento, aún permanece libre de crisis y han mejorado el déficit neurológico y el neuropsicológico.
Conclusión: El tratamiento quirúrgico puede ser beneficioso en los pacientes con epilepsia postraumática adecuadamente seleccionados
“Sinopsis sobre el Primer Simposio Brasileño de Neuromodulación”
Authors: Rodríguez Roberto
Published: April 2024

Entre los días 7 y 8 de noviembre de 2008 se realizó en la Ciudad de Río de Janeiro el Primer Simposio Brasileño de Neuromodulación; organizado por la sociedad brasileña que nuclea a especialistas dedicados a esta actividad.
Latinoamérica se reconoce habitualmente como un continente de grandes contrastes, pero se me ocurre que la Ciudad de Río de Janeiro es algo así como la apoteosis de dichos contrastes.
So sánh chất lượng cuộc sống của người bệnh sau phẫu thuật tim ít xâm lấn có nội soi hỗ trợ và phẫu thuật mở thay van hai lá cơ học tại Trung tâm Tim mạch Bệnh viện E
Authors: Nguyen The Binh , Nguyen Minh Thanh , Dinh Hai Yen , Kim Bao Giang , Nguyen Tran Thuy
Published: April 2024

Objective: Evaluate the quality of life of patients after minimally invasive open heart surgery with endoscopically assisted mitral valve replacement at Hospital E Heart Center and compare the quality of life of patients after surgery Minimally invasive open heart with endoscopic assisted mitral valve replacement and patients after mitral valve replacement surgery using open surgery.
Research subjects and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study on 54 cases after minimally invasive open heart surgery with endoscopic assisted mitral valve replacement at E Hospital Heart Center from January 1, 2022 to March 30 June 2023, using the SF-36 questionnaire.
Results: Average scores of 4 areas of physical health including functional activities, functional limitations, pain perception and general health of the group of patients after minimally invasive surgery assisted by endoscopy and The group of patients with open surgery were: 81,03 and 74 respectively; 79,5 and 72,5; 93,97 and 76,16; 62,31 and 56,67. The average scores of 4 mental health domains including sense of vitality, social activities, psychological limits and general spirit are: 78,46 and 74 respectively; 75 and 67,92; 81,41 and 73,89; 85,9 and 79,17.
Conclusion: The quality of life scores of patients after minimally invasive open heart surgery with endoscopically assisted mitral valve replacement in all areas are at good and good levels, higher than the group of patients undergoing replacement surgery. mitral valve by open surgery. Therefore, minimally invasive open heart surgery with endoscopically assisted mitral valve replacement is an indication for clear improvement in patients after surgery.
A Review on Use of Mica in Concrete to Resist Geopathic Stress
Authors: Saraswati Pawar  , Shreya Garud  , Shrunali Ohal  , Chinmayee Mandave  , Pranjal Jatkar  , Dr. Mrs. A. A. Avasthi
Published: April 2024

Geopathic stress is a controversial concept suggesting that certain geological factors and electromagnetic radiation in the Earth’s crust can adversely affect human health and structures. In the context of concrete construction, geopathic stress has raised concerns about its potential impact on structural integrity and durability. This review paper examines the use of mica in concrete as a potential remedy for mitigating geopathic stress. Mica, a naturally occurring mineral with unique properties such as electrical insulation, thermal stability, and chemical inertness, holds promise as an additive to enhance concrete's resistance to geopathic stress. Through a comprehensive literature review, this paper explores the current state of research on partially replaced mica in cement concrete, including experimental studies, theoretical considerations, and practical applications. Key findings, benefits, and challenges associated with the use of mica in concrete are analyzed, and future research directions are proposed. By synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying research gaps, this review aims to contribute to a better understanding of mica’s potential role in mitigating geopathic stress in concrete construction
Medicinal Plant Identification using Machine Learning Algorithm
Authors: Mrs. K. Karthika  , Abdul Fazith J  , Devaneeswar V  , Dhinesh A  , Tulasi Krishan R
Published: April 2024

The identification of medicinal plants plays a crucial role in various fields including pharmacology, traditional medicine, and biodiversity conservation. Traditional methods of plant identification are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and require expertise in botanical taxonomy. In recent years, the application of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) has shown promising results in automating the process of plant species recognition. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advances in medicinal plant identification using CNNs. This study discuss the methodology, challenges, and opportunities associated with CNN-based approaches, as well as their potential applications in pharmacological research and healthcare. Furthermore, we highlight key datasets, architectures, and performance metrics used in CNN-based plant identification systems. Finally, we identify future research directions and potential areas for improvement in this rapidly evolving field
IoT Based Real-Time Street Light Fault Detection and Maintenance System with Machine Learning Driven Solution Prediction
Authors: Dr. G. Nanthakumar  , Mr. K. Pazhanivel  , S. Vinoth Kumar  , S. Vinoth Kumar
Published: April 2024

The proposed system provides a complete solution for fault prediction with suggested fixes, accurate position tracking, automated real-time streetlight fault detection, and an effective maintenance strategy. For both general city beauty and public safety, street lighting functionality is essential. Our technology makes use of the Internet of Things (IoT) to continuously monitor streetlights in real-time and quickly identify problems through machine learning. Every streetlight has sensors installed that can detect abnormalities instantly and provide information to a central control system for prompt defect finding. By ensuring a responsive and effective system, this method shortens the period between defect discovery and repair. The system's ability to provide accurate geographic information, offer remedies for errors that are recognized, and help maintenance workers locate and resolve problems more rapidly are some of its important features. By integrating geographic data, maintenance operations are directed and efficient, reducing downtime and improving system reliability overall. This study explores the technical features of the sensor-based system and highlights how effectively it functions as a reliable and straightforward option for regions trying to enhance their maintenance procedures for streetlights
Anti-Semitic Speech Detection and Classification in Online Social Network using Deep Learning
Authors: Mrs. P. Elakkiya  , Abiya M  , Divya Bharathi V  , Nandhini R
Published: April 2024

Every individual possesses the entitlement to freedom of speech. However, in the guise of free expression, this privilege is being abused to discriminate against and harm other people. This prejudice is referred to as hate speech. A clear definition of hate speech is language that expresses hatred for an individual or a group of individuals based on traits including race, religion, ethnicity, gender, nationality, handicap, and sexual orientation. Hate speech has become increasingly widespread, both in physical spaces and on the internet, in recent years. Thus, recent studies used a range of machine learning and deep learning techniques with text mining method to automatically recognise the hate speech messages on real-time datasets in order to address this developing issue in social media sites. This project's goal is to examine comments on social networks using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and a Deep Learning method called VADER method. In order to identify the text as positive or negative, VADER neural networks are used to extract the keywords from user generated content. If it's negative, immediately block the comments in accordance with the user's preferences and block the friends in accordance with pre-established threshold values. The proposed framework was deployed in a real-time social networking site with an improved notification system, according to experimental findings
India's Muslim Exclusion: Need for an Inclusive Policy
Authors: Dr. Shaneha Tarannum
Published: April 2024

India has made a pledge six decades ago to build an inclusive, plural and secular society which would equitably integrate its religious minorities while respecting their distinct identities and honoring difference. This is particularly true of sour largest minority community, Muslims, who constitute 18.4 per cent of the population and also socially economically and educationally backward. Muslim exclusion can be seen in the form of segregation socially, politically, economically, culturally, educationally in Indian society. The main objective of this article is to study the complexities and nuances of exclusion of Muslims, a dominant minority group in India. It is an exploration of how Muslims, a religious minority in India, are facing exclusion in different spheres of life, namely socio-economic and physical spaces. It offers an account of the fact that Muslims stand on the periphery in social and secular spheres of life and how this is closely related to their identity. Finally suggests for the inclusiveness of the Muslim minorities in the development agenda of the Government.
Ratio Analysis of Axis Bank
Authors: Shivam Kumar Singh
Published: April 2024

This report presents a thorough examination of AXIS Bank's financial performance utilizing ratio analysis as the primary tool. Ratio analysis offers a quantitative method to assess the bank's financial health and operational efficiency by comparing key financial metrics over time and against industry benchmarks.
The analysis begins by evaluating AXIS Bank's current ratio, which measures the proportion of current assets to current liabilities. A higher current ratio indicates a greater ability to cover short-term obligations, suggesting a healthy liquidity position. Conversely, a lower ratio may raise concerns about liquidity risk. In the case of AXIS Bank, the current ratio analysis reveals a robust position, indicating a prudent allocation of resources towards current assets.
Furthermore, the report explores the quick ratio, also known as the acid-test ratio, which provides a more stringent assessment of liquidity by excluding inventory from current assets. This ratio helps determine the bank's ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on inventory liquidation. Comparing the quick ratio with the current ratio provides additional insights into the composition of AXIS Bank's current assets and its liquidity management practices.
Additionally, the analysis considers the fixed/worth ratio, which assesses the proportion of fixed assets financed by owner's equity. A higher fixed/worth ratio suggests greater reliance on equity financing for fixed asset investments, indicating a lower financial risk. Conversely, a lower ratio may signal higher leverage and potential financial vulnerability. Evaluating this ratio provides valuable insights into AXIS Bank's capital structure and risk management strategies.
Furthermore, the report examines the cash flow statement to assess the bank's cash generation and utilization across operating, investing, and financing activities. Analyzing cash flow patterns helps identify trends in cash generation, liquidity management, and investment decisions. In the case of AXIS Bank, the analysis reveals a positive trend in cash generated from operating and financing activities, indicating healthy cash inflows. However, negative cash flow from investing activities warrants further investigation into the bank's investment strategies and capital expenditure decisions.
Overall, this comprehensive analysis of AXIS Bank's financial ratios and cash flow dynamics provides valuable insights into the bank's financial position, liquidity management, and operational efficiency. The findings offer a basis for strategic decision-making and recommendations to optimize performance and ensure sustained growth and stability..
AI and Blockchain: Transforming Digital Transactions
Authors: Renu Narwal  , Aayush Gupta  , Abhigyan Gupta  , Aryan Kukreja
Published: April 2024

In the digital age of today, keeping transactions safe and effective has become increasingly important. Blockchain technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can potentially change the way digital transactions are conducted. The synergy between AI and Blockchain is the focus of this study, which also looks at how their integration has a profound effect on transaction security, efficiency, and transparency. After providing an overview of the fundamentals of AI and Blockchain, the paper delved into the potential advantages of their collaboration, including the development of smart contracts, improved transaction efficiency, and enhanced security protocols. Case studies from a variety of industries show how AI and Blockchain can be used in real-world applications while addressing issues like technical obstacles, privacy concerns, and regulatory considerations. The dynamic evolution of AI and Blockchain as catalysts for secure, efficient, and transparent digital transactions is highlighted in the paper's conclusion with insights into emerging trends, future perspectives, and resources for further exploration
Human Language Data Processing using NLTK
Authors: Venkata Mahesh Babu Batta
Published: April 2024

Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) is a comprehensive Python library designed to facilitate the exploration, analysis, and processing of human language data. With its extensive collection of tools, NLTK provides researchers, developers, and educators with a powerful platform for tasks ranging from basic text processing to advanced natural language understanding and machine learning. The toolkit includes modules for tokenization, stemming, lemmatization, part-of-speech tagging, named entity recognition, syntactic parsing, semantic analysis, and more. Furthermore, NLTK offers access to numerous linguistic resources such as corpora, lexicons, and treebanks, making it an invaluable resource for both learning and research in the field of natural language processing (NLP). NLTK serves as an indispensable tool for unlocking the complexities of human language
The Influence of Functional Movement and Strength
upon Linear and Change of Direction Speed
in Male and Female Basketball Players
Authors: Barrera-Dominguez Francisco J. , Almagro Bartolomé J. , Molina-López Jorge
Published: April 2024

The present study aimed to analyse the relationship between functional movement and strength variables upon linear speed (Ls) and change of direction (COD) based on gender. It also aimed to identify the determinants of performance of Ls and COD according to gender. Fifty basketball players (54% female) completed the assessment in which the weight-bearing dorsiflexion test, the Y-balance test, the unilateral countermovement jump, the unilateral drop jump, the unilateral triple hop test, Ls and CODs were performed. Speed variables were divided according to time execution into "low-performance" and "high-performance" to establish a comparison between performance groups. Strength variables significantly influenced speed tests’ performance in both genders (p < 0.05). For males, the greater the Ls, the higher the change of direction deficit (p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed that a long and vertical stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) was the most influential physical ability for speed performance in females (45–65% variance explained; p < 0.001), while in males, a short and horizontal SSC played a significant role (30–61% variance explained; p < 0.022). These results suggest that gender should be considered in programming strength training to improve speed, as each gender will benefit most from the application of different force-orientations and different SSC. Also, the faster the male players were in Ls, the less efficient they were in the COD performance. This is why for men, it would be recommended to perform eccentric exercises along with deceleration and technique drills to improve COD speed.
Agronomic and Carbon Productivity of Corn (Zea Mays Linn.) and Corn-Legume Intercropping Under Conservation Agriculture Practice System (Caps)
Authors: Allego Dhayan L , Gonzaga Apolinario B Jr.
Published: April 2024

Carbon productivity is important in plant life and corn is important for human consumption throughout the world. A study was conducted to determine the agronomic and carbon productivity of corn and corn legumes under the conservation agriculture practice system. Agriculture practice system using a Randomize Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three treatments and replicated four times. The objective of the study was to determine the agronomic characteristics of corn intercrop with soybean and cowpea; to determine the carbon productivity of corn and legumes, and to evaluate the total productivity of corn-legumes in intercropping. The result revealed that among the agronomic parameters plant height, harvest index, partitioning coefficient, and total biomass the statistical analysis showed significant differences among treatment means, while 50 % days to flower analysis of variance showed no significant differences among treatments. In the yield parameters including shelling, percentage had shown significant differences among treatments but yield showed no significant difference they are not comparable to each other. The carbon productivity including total dry matter yield t/ha and carbon productivity t/ha, based on the result on carbon productivity Treatment 3 corn intercropped with cowpea obtained a high amount of carbon with (1.63). Thus, it recommended that corn intercropped with cowpea is better to determine the level of carbon productivity under the conservation agriculture practice system.
Examining the Factors Influencing Student Retention in Higher Education Institutions in Liberia
Authors: Sivili Faith O. , Baysah Glory I.
Published: April 2024

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are currently dealing with growing concerns of student retention, non-completion, drop-out, and inter-university movement as part of the quality assurance challenges that are affecting numerous universities throughout the world. The process of quality assurance includes improvements to higher education facilities, teaching and learning quality, diversity, infrastructure development, and learning environment diversity. While it has been demonstrated that students’ retention and completion of studies at HEIs are based on financial and educational quality dimensions, there are other soft components and factors that are likely to influence students’ intentions to stay at a specific university, drop out, and transfer to other universities. This research investigates the factors that influence student retention and their intentions to stay and study at selected Liberian universities rather than transfer to other universities outside the country. For this study, a quantitative cross-sectional research approach was used, using a self-structured online questionnaire delivered to a specific university platform. Multiple linear regression was conducted using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The data demonstrated that institutional, social, family, and financial factors all have a favorable and significant impact on student retention. Thus, higher education institutions and other stakeholders should devise strategies to support and promote the country’s education sector.
THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY IN EDUCATION
Authors: Fernanda de Souza Oliveira Audrey
Published: April 2024

This paper presents as a general objective the relationship between quality and its indicators, presenting the main challenges and strategies to promote quality in education, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach that takes into account not only the pedagogical aspects, but also the socio-emotional ones, cultural and technological. From this perspective, the different elements that contribute to the construction of quality education and the measures that can be adopted by educational institutions to achieve this desired objective will be discussed. Present the need to use quality indicators in education and teaching-learning environments by analyzing the benefits that these tools can bring to society, and highlighting their importance for 21st century education. The transformations caused by quality education are essential for the human, social, economic and democratic development of a society. Investing in improving education is investing in the future of a nation and its future generations. students, there is still a need to establish pedagogical access limits. If there is the possibility of access and a quality pedagogical proposal, the student becomes a professional and a competent citizen, with the skills required in this century and capable of applying the effective learning acquired.
Bio-Inspired Jumping Spider Optimization for Controller Tuning/Parameter Estimation of an Uncertain Aerodynamic MIMO System
Authors: Ezekiel David , Samikannu Ravi , Matsebe Oduetse
Published: April 2024

The practical near impossibility of empirical attempts in estimating optimal controller gains makes the use of metaheuristics strategies inevitable to automatically obtain these gains by an iterative, heuristic simulation procedure. The convergence of the gains values to the local or global solutions occur with ease. In designing controllers for the Twin-Rotor MIMO System (TRMS), Jumping Spider Optimization Algorithm (JSOA), a novel neoteric population-based bio-inspired metaheuristic approach is used to obtain optimum values for the Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) controllers. With the k,p,i controller gains as the decision variables, the JSOA solution to a nonlinear multi-objective optimization problem subject to some intrinsic constraints spawned optimal values for the controllers’ variables. Counter to other algorithms (deterministic and stochastic) that get caught in local minima, JSOA evolved a solution after searchingly rummaging the entire solution search space in a vectorized fashion for an optimal value. Compared with several other versatile controllers (using GA, PSO, Pattern Search and Simulated Annealing), statistical results obtained showed JSOA technique provided a unique solution and found the gains of the PID controllers, marginally in relation to the others like optimization methods.
Índices de diversidad arbórea en los agroecosistemas cafetaleros de la selva Loxicha, Oaxaca
Authors: Castelán-Lorenzo Mario , Noriega Altamirano Gerardo
Published: April 2024

Se exploraron y evaluaron diez predios cafetaleros ubicados en la selva del Municipio de San Bartolomé Loxicha, Estado de Oaxaca, donde se encuentra por lo general una gran diversidad de árboles asociados al café que, como agroecosistemas, son en su mayoría complejos, siendo un ejemplo de sistema agroforestal. El objetivo fue registrar los árboles de sombra existentes y evaluar su importancia en el agroecosistema a través de índices de diversidad. Se aplicó la metodología propuesta por el Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC), delimitando sitios de 2000 m2 al azar, tomando como centro de cada sitio un árbol emergente. Se contaron 136 especies arbóreas empleados como sombra, en su mayoría nativas y, además de la sombra que proporcionan a los cafetos, los productores obtienen madera, leña, frutos y usos medicinales. La especie dominante fue el árbol de cuil (Inga edulis Mart.), seguido del aguacatillo (Phoebe spp. Nees) y el palo mujer (Alchornea latifolia Sw.) La diversidad arbórea constituye una gran riqueza biológica junto con las plantas arbustivas, epífitas y la gran cantidad de aves que se avistan entre los árboles.
Diseño de un sistema de control de seguimiento para un concentrador solar cilíndrico parabólico (CSCP)
Authors: Romantchik-Kriuchkova Eugueni , Martínez Nicolas Carlos , López-Canteñs Gilberto de Jesús , Ríos-Urban Eduardo
Published: April 2024

La selección adecuada de un actuador lineal del sistema de control de la posición es crucial para el correcto funcionamiento de un concentrador solar cilíndrico parabólico (CSCP) con seguimiento. Este trabajo se centró en determinar las características necesarias del actuador, como tamaño, fuerza, desplazamiento y costo. Se realizó una evaluación de las opciones de actuadores disponibles en el mercado, considerando sus especificaciones técnicas y costo. Mediante un análisis comparativo de diferentes posiciones y conexiones del actuador y CSCP se seleccionó la mejor alternativa que cumpla con los requisitos establecidos para el CSCP, así como es óptimo y eficiente del sistema, maximizando la captación de energía solar y minimizando los costos. Se diseñó el sistema de control de posición y movimiento del CSCP, se construyó el prototipo y se avaluó su funcionamiento. La posición del actuador óptimo es vertical en la posición horizontal del CSCP. El tiempo de espera de movimiento a movimiento es de 15 a 120 s.
PEMANTAUAN DAN KONTROL REAL TIME INKUBATOR NEONATAL
Authors: Sijabat Salomo , Rajagukguk Desy Lustiyani , Dabukke Hotromasari , Adiansyah
Published: April 2024

Telah dilakukan penelitian dengan membuat alat inkubator bayi yang dapat berfungsi secara otomatis pemantauan dan kontrol real-time inkubator neonatal. Kontrol suhu dan kelembaban sistem monitoring sangat dibutuhkan dalam sebuah inkubator karena saat ini masih banyak suhu pemantauan dilakukan secara manual. Demikian pemantauan dan pengendaliannya sistem suhu dan kelembaban inkubator telah dirancang yang dapat dipantau secara otomatis dari jarak yang cukup jauh berdasarkan Internet Of Things (IoT). Metode penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 bagian sistem yaitu perangkat utama dan perangkat pemantauan. Sensor yang digunakan adalah DHT11 untuk temperatur dan kelembaban, serta sensor DS18B20 untuk suhu ruangan. Pemantauan dapat dilakukan secara real-time dan pengontrolan manual dapat dilakukan dan ditampilkan pada LCD. Jika suhu dan kelembaban tidak cocok, pemanas atau kipas DC akan menyala. Penelitian ini adalah membuat alat inkubator yang dapat berfungsi secara otomatis pemantauan dan kontrol real-time inkubator neonatal. Hasil penelitian nilai kesalahan setiap kondisi suhu sedang diuji dapat diketahui dengan pasti besaran kesalahan (eror) yang terjadi pada setiap perlakuan hal ini akan memberikan gambaran tentang keakuratan alat yang digunakan dari data tersebut diperoleh nilai kesalahan rata-rata dari ke 13 kali percobaan adalah sebesar 0,09% demikian juga halnya perbandingan dengan pembanding termometer digital dan termometer air raksa. Jadi, tingkat akurasi peralatan sensor yang digunakan dengan pendeteksi suhu DS18B20 adalah mencapai 99,91% .
ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DOS CASOS DE CÂNCER COLORRETAL EM PACIENTES COM MENOS DE 50 ANOS NO BRASIL NOS ÚLTIMOS 10 ANOS
Authors: Bernardon Marceli , Kurachi Gustavo , Hoffmann Barbara Rebeca
Published: April 2024

No Brasil, o câncer colorretal (CCR) ocupa a terceira posição em incidência de neoplasias, sem considerar os tumores de pele não melanoma, de acordo com Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA, 2023). Ao longo dos últimos anos, nota-se um crescimento progressivo desse impacto entre os indivíduos com menos de 50 anos em várias partes do mundo (VAKIL N, et al., 2021). Tendo isso em vista, o objetivo deste estudo é analisar o perfil epidemiológico do CCR no Brasil de 2013 a 2022 em pacientes com menos de 50 anos. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, documental e quantitativo, com base em dados disponíveis na plataforma do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS) do Ministério da Saúde de 2013 a 2022. A fonte utilizada foi o Painel-Oncologia, e foram abrangidos pacientes que tiveram como diagnóstico um dos códigos listados a seguir: C18 – Neoplasia Maligna do Cólon, C19 – Neoplasia Maligna da Junção Retossigmoide, C20 – Neoplasia Maligna do Reto. As variáveis demográficas analisadas foram sexo, faixa etária, período do diagnóstico e região geográfica de residência no Brasil, no período de janeiro de 2013 a dezembro de 2022. Resultados: De acordo com o banco de dados DATASUS, em 2013, 3.111 pessoas foram diagnosticadas com CCR entre a faixa etária de 20-49 anos, já em 2022 foram registrados 6.724 novos casos, havendo um aumento de 116% na notificação do CCR, maior incidência entre a faixa etária de 45 a 49 anos. Conclusão: nota-se um aumento significativo na quantidade de novos casos notificados de CCR em pacientes com menos de 50 anos no período analisado, destacando a importância da notificação do diagnóstico em indivíduos mais jovens a fim de incentivar o rastreio precoce do CCR e diminuir os desfechos negativos dessa doença. São necessários mais estudos para corroborar com a análise dos casos de CCR em pessoas mais jovens, contribuindo para ações assertivas na busca pelo diagnóstico precoce do CCR.