bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM UMKM INTERNASIONAL UNTUK KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT BERDASARKAN KEADILAN SOSIAL
Authors: Pratama Rinanda Bagus Anarta
Published: November 2024

One of the efforts that can realize the welfare of the people is to increase the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to be able to develop in global competition. This research aims to find out the potential and problems of MSME development and to find out the legal protection for MSMEs implementing international trade in the context of improving people's welfare based on social justice. This type of research is normative juridical with a statutory approach, conceptual approach, and historical approach. The results of this study indicate that the potential in the development of MSMEs implementing international trade is that MSMEs are the most dominant form of business in Indonesia, MSMEs are able to absorb labor significantly, MSMEs are able to improve community welfare. Furthermore, the obstacles in the development of MSMEs implementing international trade are divided into 2, namely external obstacles including access to banking funding is still difficult for most MSMEs today, so many MSMEs still use personal funds rather than bank loans, inefficient bureaucratic services, and high infrastructure costs. As for the internal barriers, they are institutional and human resources, production and marketing, intellectual capital. The basis of legal protection for MSMEs implementing international trade in the context of improving people's welfare based on social justice is the principles of international trade, references to sources of international trade law, UU No. 20 of 2008 concerning MSMEs, Government Regulation No. 17 of 2013 concerning the Implementation of UU No. 20 of 2008, UU No. 7 of 2014 concerning Trade, Government Regulation No. 7 concerning the Ease, Protection, and Empowerment of Cooperatives and MSMEs, and UU No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TANAH ADAT SETELAH TERBITNYA PERATURAN PEMERINTAH MENGENAI BADAN BANK TANAH
Authors: Permadi Iwan , Muttaqin Irsyadul
Published: November 2024

This article aims to analyze agrarian conflicts and legal protection of customary land after the establishment of the Government Regulation on the Land Bank Agency in Indonesia. The presence of the Land Bank has the potential for conflict of interest and recognition of customary land can be neglected under the pretext of stateization. This research uses normative research and is based on statutory and conceptual approaches. The results show that agrarian reform contained in the Land Bank study actually backs up agrarian reform itself in terms of land acquisition, because land can be obtained through the transfer of land ownership by the state. Therefore, within the framework of ius constutuendum, the Government needs to improve the Job Creation Law in the land sector and the Government Regulation on the Land Bank, in addition, the public can also conduct a Material Test on articles containing land stateization arrangements in the Job Creation Law and Government Regulations on the Land Bank to strengthen guarantees and fulfillment of the rights of indigenous land communities.
PROBLEMATIKA HUKUM SUBSTANSI SURAT EDARAN MAHKAMAH AGUNG NOMOR 2 TAHUN 2019 SEBAGAI DASAR HUKUM PENGAJUAN KEPAILITAN BURUH
Authors: Putri Clarisa Permata Hariono
Published: November 2024

Factually, there is a dualism in the judge's decisions responding to bankruptcy applications by workers, so that the Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 2 of 2019 was formed. This research aims to analyze the existence of legal problems in terms of substance in the Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 2 of 2019. This legal research is normative legal research with statutory and conceptual approaches. The results of the research concluded that there are several legal problems on the Supreme Court Circular, including the incompatibility of the concept of bankruptcy with the provisions of legislation in the field of bankruptcy, provisions that conflict with the absolute authority of the Industrial Relations Court and the Commercial Court, and the existence of a legal vacuum in the provisions of Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 2 of 2019.
TANGGUNG JAWAB PELAKU USAHA TERHADAP KERUSAKAN BARANG KREDIT BERGARANSI (KOMPILASI HUKUM EKONOMI SYARIAH)
Authors: Tussyadiyah Halimah , Zahara Fatimah
Published: November 2024

Manufacturers of electronic products often provide warranties to customers, subject to certain conditions, because of the inherent risk of future defects or loss in any transaction involving such items. However, there are times when the collateral for installments is damaged or even lost. This research aims to determine the views of the Compilation of Sharia Economic Law regarding the responsibility of business actors for damage to collateralized credit goods. In this research, the method used is empirical juridical. Data collection uses interviews and data analysis techniques using legal content analysis and case studies. The research results show that the Compilation of Sharia Economic Law states that business actors must provide compensation to customers for damaged goods, and the furniture shop's policy in paying to repair or replace damaged goods is in accordance with this obligation, because it is in line with Islamic principles.
PENTINGNYA PENDAMPINGAN HUKUM BAGI KORBAN TINDAK PIDANA KEKERASAN SEKSUAL: KEBUTUHAN DAN KEHARUSAN HUKUM PIDANA
Authors: Ridwan Fihra Rizqi Novia , Yustia Dewi Asri
Published: November 2024

The number of cases of sexual violence that is currently occurring is getting higher and more extreme. It occurs due to the inability to handle the case. The researcher used a normative juridical research method with a qualitative juridical approach; namely, the obtained data was analyzed using a legal theory approach, legal principles, and a statutory approach. She conducted library research and field research. She conducted interviews with experienced victim advocates with a victim's perspective at the Legal Aid Institution of the Indonesian Women's Association for Justice Jakarta. She analyzed the problem of legal aid for victims of criminal acts of sexual violence using approaches to legal theory, legal principles, and statutory regulations. The legal materials used to analyze the issue were primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials through scientific journals, statutory regulations, and other relevant legal literature. The research results indicated that there are many serious obstacles and challenges faced by victims of sexual violence, such as law enforcement, lack of understanding by law enforcement officials regarding victims' rights, criminalisation of victims, and difficulties for victims in accessing support services. Therefore, assisting victims of sexual violence is very important to increase the understanding and awareness of law enforcement officials regarding victims' rights as well as providing adequate safe space for victims in dealing with their cases.
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA DISABILITAS YANG MELAKUKAN PENGANIAYAAN
Authors: Ardika Ridho
Published: November 2024

The Criminal Code has explained the responsible ability of a person with a disability in article 44 paragraphs 1 and 2, while in Law No. 1 of 2023, Discuss more specifically about disability criminal liability, according to court decision No. 57 / Pid.B / 2021 / PN. Kba involving a person with a mental disability who molested his own sibling. The purpose of this study is to determine the accountability of criminal acts of maltreatment committed by disabilities in the perspective of Criminal Law and Islamic Criminal Law and use Law No. 1 of 2023 as a comparison with the Criminal Code. The research method used in this study is the normative juridical method using a legal approach, a conceptual approach and a comparative approach. Criminal responsibility for perpetrators of abuse committed by disabilities in the Islamic Criminal Law a person is considered responsible if he has the ability to think and choose (idrak and ikhtiar). Meanwhile, in the Criminal Law, a person with a disability cannot be held accountable for his mental disability, then in Law No. 1 of 2023, an intellectual or mental disability cannot be convicted if he has reached moderate to severe levels. In court decision No.57/Pid.B/2021/PN. The accused should not be punished because his soul was disturbed during his growth or because he was in a mental hospital if his actions could not be held accountable.
PLEA BARGAINING DALAM RANCANGAN KITAB UNDANG-UNDANG HUKUM ACARA PIDANA NEGARA INDONESIA
Authors: Alimuddin Alimuddin , Zahir Muh Zuhud Al-Khaer , Rasyid Muh Firdaus , Hastira Muh Fichriyadi
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the legal political structure and the level of urgency of the Plea Bargaining System in the Draft Criminal Procedure Code. Normative legal research is the type of research used. The study of legal issues relating to norms is emphasized in legal research techniques. This method will concentrate on looking at legal reality from the point of view of the legal substance that regulates and is still developing. The findings of this study indicate that the Plea Bargaining system in the Draft Criminal Procedure Code is needed. This is indicated by the fact that several countries, such as Germany and France, have successfully implemented similar systems with various models and techniques. However, the Plea Bargaining system in the Draft Criminal Procedure Code does not use these strategies, but rather emphasizes that Plea Bargaining is only to alleviate the charges and accelerate the trial process. Plea Bargaining is expected to accelerate the legal process by reducing the volume of cases brought to court, saving time and money, compensating defendants who admit their guilt, and meeting the needs of the public prosecutor and defendants. With the establishment of the Special Track, Article 199 of the Draft Criminal Procedure Code describes the form of the Plea Bargaining system in its application and offers the idea of a Plea Bargaining system with a maximum penalty of 7 years as one of the options in accelerating case settlement. The use of Plea Bargaining has several advantages as follows: one, it reduces the accumulation of cases in court; two, it provides relief for defendants who admit their guilt; and the third simplifies the process for public prosecutors.
Ketepatan Putusan Bebas No. 36/Pid.Sus/2023/PN Lbb dalam Perkara Tindak Pidana Incest
Authors: Harahap Rizky Olivia Kartina , Sitepu Rajin
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine whether the Acquittal Verdict No. 36/Pid.Sus/2023/PN Lbb in the Incest Crime Case is appropriate or not. The method used is normative juridical. Data was obtained by reviewing library materials such as books, journals, and references related to the Lubuk Basung District Court Verdict No. 36/Pid.Sus/2023/PN Lbb. The results of the study on Verdict 36/Pid.Sus/2023/PN Lbb, the defendant was charged with committing the crime of incest according to "Article 82 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 76E of Law No. 35 of 2014". The evidence presented, including witness statements, mostly in the form of testimonium de auditu, was not strong enough. There were no witnesses who directly supervised the defendant, and there was a discrepancy in the statement of the time of the incident, the post-mortem evidence only showed the victim's physical condition without linking the act to the defendant. The judge decided that the charges could not be proven legally and convincingly, so the defendant was declared free from all charges. This decision emphasizes the importance of strong and consistent evidence in criminal trials.
Differential diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhotic nodules via radiomics models based on magnetic resonance images
Authors: Ma Changdong , Ma Changsheng , Yu Shuang
Published: November 2024

Objective: To investigate the value of differential diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhotic nodules via radiomics models based on magnetic resonance images. Background: This study is to distinguish hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhotic nodules using MR-radiomics features extracted from four different phases of MRI images, concluded T1WI, T2WI, T2 SPIR and delay phase of contrast MRI. Methods: In this study, the four kind of magnetic resonance images of 23 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were collected. Among them, 12 patients with liver cirrhosis were used to obtain cirrhotic nodules (CN). The dataset was used to extract MR-radiomics features from regions of interest (ROI). The statistical methods of MRradiomics features could distinguish HCC and CN. And the ability of radiomics features between HCC and CN was estimated by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). Results: A total of 424 radiomics features were extracted from four kind of magnetic resonance images. 86 features in delay phase of contrast MRI，86 features in spir phase of T2WI，86 features in T1WI and 88 features in T2WI showed statistical difference (p < 0.05). Among them, the area under the curves (AUC) of these features larger than 0.85 were 58 features in delay phase of contrast MRI, 54 features in spir phase of T2WI, 62 features in T1WI and 57 features in T2WI. Conclusions: Radiomics features extracted from MRI images have the potential to distinguish HCC and CN.
Classification of X-ray images and model evaluation
Authors: Naser Aya , Şafak Şafak Bera , Utkutağ Emrah , Sin Simge İnci , Taşkin Sena Sude , Koca İrem , Doğan Refika Sultan
Published: November 2024

Inflammation of the lungs, called pneumonia, is a disease characterized by inflammation of the air sacs that interfere with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is caused by a variety of infectious organisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungus, and parasites. Pneumonia is more common in people who have pre-existing lung diseases or compromised immune systems, and it primarily affects small children and the elderly. Diagnosis of pneumonia can be difficult, especially when relying on medical imaging, because symptoms may not be immediately apparent. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have recently shown potential in medical imaging applications. A CNN-based deep learning model is being built as part of ongoing research to aid in the detection of pneumonia using chest X-ray images. The dataset used for training and evaluation includes images of people with normal lung conditions as well as photos of people with pneumonia. Various preprocessing procedures, such as data augmentation, normalization, and scaling, were used to improve the accuracy of pneumonia diagnosis and extract significant features. In this study, a framework for deep learning with four pre-trained CNN models—InceptionNet, ResNet, VGG16, and DenseNet—was used. To take use of its key advantages, transfer learning utilizing DenseNet was used. During training, the loss function was minimized using the Adam optimizer. The suggested approach seeks to improve early diagnosis and enable fast intervention for pneumonia cases by leveraging the advantages of several CNN models. The outcomes show that CNN-based deep learning models may successfully diagnose pneumonia in chest X-ray pictures.
Assessment of traumatic landscapes in the context of urban memory and dark tourism: A case study of Northern Cyprus Varosha
Authors: Gültekin Pınar
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze Closed Varosha, a prominent tourist destination in the Eastern Mediterranean, as a traumatic landscape in the 1970s. This study also seeks to evaluate this site from the perspective of landscape architecture, with a particular focus on urban memory and dark tourism concepts, and to introduce the concept of “traumatic landscapes” to the existing literature on the subject. The case study analysis, on-site observation and document examination techniques were employed as research methods. A comprehensive literature review was conducted as part of this study, encompassing data on Closed Varosha, the study area, and its surrounding context. The Varosha city visited with the assistance of a travel guide, and comprehensive information and visual materials (photographs, video footage, etc.) collected in the field study. Study results proposed that the landscapes where social traumas are experienced and which have become a symbol should be used for cultural and scientific activities. This may be achieved by making use of urban memory in order to transform these landscapes into an improved version of the existing ones. Furthermore, this could serve to awaken the awareness of universal peace in visitors within the scope of dark tourism. Another potential avenue for exploration is the organization of common sense workshops with the participation of stakeholders from both communities. This could facilitate the development of future solutions through a participatory approach. Additionally, there is a need to expand transnational and multidisciplinary studies. This would enable future generations to engage in dialogue about Closed Varosha in a constructive manner.TRANSLATE with x EnglishArabicHebrewPolishBulgarianHindiPortugueseCatalanHmong DawRomanianChinese SimplifiedHungarianRussianChinese TraditionalIndonesianSlovakCzechItalianSlovenianDanishJapaneseSpanishDutchKlingonSwedishEnglishKoreanThaiEstonianLatvianTurkishFinnishLithuanianUkrainianFrenchMalayUrduGermanMalteseVietnameseGreekNorwegianWelshHaitian CreolePersian //  TRANSLATE with COPY THE URL BELOW Back EMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE Enable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster PortalBack//
High-resolution waveform synthesis based on phase-amplitude mapping
Authors: Ai Xin , Fu Zaiming , Liu Hanglin , Kong Dexuan
Published: November 2024

With rapid updating of semiconductor technology and continuous development of large-scale integrated circuits, the device under test has higher and higher requirements for the resolution, accuracy, and waveform modulation of the stimulation signal source. The traditional method of creating digital waveforms involves employing direct digital synthesis technology. However, the sampling rate and memory depth easily limit the adjustment range and resolution of its waveform timing parameters, and it is not easy to adjust the internal parameters of the waveform. Therefore, it is essential for modern electronic technology to further improve the programmability of synthesized waveforms under the condition of a limited sampling rate and memory. This paper presents a real-time waveform synthesis method using phase-amplitude mapping. The proposed method allows for arbitrary waveform generation without memory constraints and improved timing resolution. The sampling rate no longer limits the resolution of the device. It offers amplitude, frequency, phase, and pulse-width modulation for the test device. In addition, a low-cost, no-memory, full-phase, parallel waveform synthesizer is realized on the hardware platform of “FPGA+DAC”. Finally, in this paper, the resolution of the synthesized waveforms based on a Xilinx FPGA and a DAC is improved by a factor of 4 compared to the sampling time.
Assessment of the anthropogenic impact on the quality of the surface waters of Lake Shkodra (Albanian Part)
Authors: Bushati Nevila
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of Shkodra lake waters in terms of physical-chemical and microbiological parameters, knowing that many people frequent this water lake to bath in spring and summer. Lake Shkodra is the largest freshwater body on the Balkan Peninsula. It covers an area of about 370-600 km2 and is shared between Montenegro and Albania. Evaluation of Lake Shkodra was realized during the period October 2021-June 2022 for Albanian Part. The study was carried out in six stations of the Lake Shkodra based on the anthropogenic impact in some different points of Lake Shkodra. The physical-chemical parameters are: temperature, pH, turbidity and conductivity. The analyzed microbiological parameters are: heterotrophic bacteria, Intestinal Enterococci, Escherichia coli. The results showed that most physical-chemical and microbiological parameters are within the limited values allowed by the WHO and Directive 2006/7/EC for surface water with some exceptions in few points.
Evaluation of the quality of wet and dry sand in Velipoja beach (Albania) through microbiological parameters
Authors: Dibra Hajrije
Published: November 2024

Microorganisms are natural inhabitants of beach sands. The levels of pathogenic microorganisms in beach sands can increase through direct deposition from human activities, wastewater discharges, and animals. In this study, the presence of pathogenic microorganisms and faecal pollution (E. coli and E. faecalis) was evaluated in the sandy beach of Velipoja, which was monitored during the period April - September 2024 (once a month) in 5 sampling stations with a total of 90 samples (dry sand, wet sand and seawater) were collected and analysed for microbiological parameters. All stations were evaluated using the beach sand classification under the Blue Flag program. Escherichia coli concentration during sampling period ranged from 0 to 52 CFU/g. The maximum value of Escherichia coli was registered in August. This high pollution is a consequence of a surface water discharge channel. Enterococci faecalis concentration during sampling period ranged from 2 to 80 CFU/g. The maximum value of 80 CFU/g was observed at station 4. Based on the results obtained, Velipoja beach does not represent any risk to human health.
The prevalence of pulmonary diseases in the population of Shkodra in the years 2021-2023 and the influencing factors
Authors: Lacej Ariana Striniqi
Published: November 2024

Pulmonary diseases are ranked fourth for the high mortality rate, after those tumoral, cardiological or even strokes, which immediately lead to the fatal loss of life. Smoking is listed among the main causes of pulmonary diseases. In addition, another risk factor is air pollution. The main air pollutants are: Carbon monoxide, CO, Dioxide of carbon CO2, Sulfur dioxide SO2, Nitrogen dioxide NO2, fine particles PM, Ozone level O3, Volatile organic compounds (VOC, Lead (Pb)).

Pollution can irritate the lungs and lead to their destruction, so it is advisable to live in an environment away from dust and smoke. Other risk factors include chemicals and infections. In Albania, an increase in the number of women affected by smoking is observed. Referring to recent studies conducted on this issue, they show that about 30-40% of Albanians are allergic, while 3% of the population suffers because of asthma. Some of the symptoms of this disease are obstructions in breathing, tightness in the chest or even cough with secretions. Cancer can lie dormant for 20 years and afterwards it may appear. Environmental pollution, genetic transmission, lung infections and smoking are the most common causes of lung cancer. The main pulmonary diseases that affect the citizens of Shkodra are: TB, COPD, Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Pleural effusion, Bronchial asthma, TEP thromboembolism, TU Pneumonia, Bilateral Bronchitis, Diffuse Bronchitis, Hemoptysis, Pulmonary Edema. The presence of green spaces promotes the connection with nature and it can therefore lead to better human well-being. The presence of greenery reduces stress, respiratory diseases, heart diseases as well as helps in connecting with nature. This study is carried out in the infectious disease department of the Regional Hospital of Shkodra from 2021-2023.

The results of this study serve as evidence that sheds light on the high prevalence of touch from pulmonary diseases in hospitalized patients in the district of Shkodra. External factors and internal factors must be evident in order for people to become aware of their health problems and to take care in order to prevent the occurrence of these very dangerous diseases.
From Pikovsky-Rabinovich Dynamical System to Lagrange-Hamilton Geometrical Objects
Authors: Neagu Mircea , Ovsiyuk Elena
Published: November 2024

The aim of this paper is to develop, via the least squares variational method, the Lagrange-Hamilton geometries (in the sense of nonlinear connections, d-torsions and Lagrangian Yang-Mills electromagnetic-like energy) produced by Pikovsky-Rabinovich dynamical system from cryptography. From a geometrical point of view, the Jacobi stability of the Pikovsky-Rabinovich system is discussed.
A visual perception-guided data augmentation method for efficient machine learning-based detection of facial micro-expressions
Authors: Bruni Vittoria , Cuomo Salvatore , Vitulano Domenico
Published: November 2024

Automatic spotting and classification of facial Micro-Expressions (MEs) in ’in-the-wild’ videos is a topic of great interest in different fields involving sentiment analysis. Unfortunately, automatic spotting also represents a great challenge due to MEs quick temporal evolution and the lack of correctly annotated videos captured in the wild. In fact, the former makes ME difficult to grasp, while the latter results in the scarcity of real examples of spontaneous expressions in uncontrolled contexts. This paper proposes a novel but very simple spotting method that mainly exploits MEs perceptual characteristics. Specifically, the contribution is twofold: i) a distinguishing feature is defined for MEs in a domain that can capture and represent the peceptual stimuli of MEs, thus representing a suitable input for a standard binary classifier; ii) a proper numerical strategy is developed to augment the training set used to define the classification model. The rationale is that since MEs are visible by a human observer almost regardless of the specific context, it stands to reason that they have some sort of perceptual signature that activates pre-attentive vision. In this work this fingerprint is called Perceptual Emotional Signature (PES) and is modelled using the well-known Structural SIMilarity index (SSIM), which is a measure based on visual perception. A machine learning based classifier is then appropriately trained to recognize PESs. For this purpose, a suitable numerical strategy is applied to augment the training set; it mainly exploits error propagation rules in accordance with perceptual sensitivity to noise. The whole procedure is called PESMESS - Perceptual Emotional Signature of Micro- Expressions via SSIM and SVM. Preliminary studies show that SSIM can effectively guide the detection of MEs by identifying frames that contain PESs. Localization of PESs is accomplished using a properly trained Support Vector Machine (SVM) classifier that benefits from very short input feature vectors. Various tests on different benchmarking databases, containing both ’simulated’ and ’in-the-wild’ videos, confirm the potential and promising effectiveness of PESMESS when trained on appropriately perception-based augmented feature vectors.
An unusual case of severe hyperbilirubinemia and thyrotoxicosis
Authors: Jain Mohak , Shastri Minal , Patel Nilay , Dobariya Riya , Sirajwala Abulkalam
Published: November 2024

Objective. We report a case of a 23-year-old pregnant female with five months of amenorrhea. She was referred to us with rapidly developing jaundice, anemia, and dyspnea with hyperthyroidism.

Methods. After initial treatment of all the possible causes of progressive jaundice led to no improvement. The treatment was then heavily directed towards managing thyroid storm.

Results. Hepatic dysfunction improved with iodine and thionamides. Patient recovered well. This points towards the uncommon association of severe hyperbilirubinemia with thyroid storm a potentially fatal endocrine disorder and its rapid improvement with iodine and thionamides.

Conclusions. Our case suggests that severe hyperbilirubinemia can be caused by hyperthyroidism and the etiology of hepatic dysfunction should include thyrotoxicosis as a probable cause. Aggressive treatment should be done with iodine and thionamides for fruition.
Self and Form: The Radicalization of American Poetry from Emily Dickinson to Charles Bernstein
Authors: Bollobás Enikő
Published: November 2024

Tracing the development of non-lyric traditions in American poetry, the author investigates ways the poet disappears from the poem while poetic form is seriously destabilized. Two fundamental “alternatives to the egoposition,” as Charles Olson writes in Mayan Letters (83), are identified: the poetics of attention on the one hand, and concrete poetry and language writing on the other. In nineteenth- and twentieth-century poetries of attention, the ego becomes an organ responding to experience, turning the creative self into an attentive mind that opens itself unto the world. Twentieth-century concrete poetry eliminates the self-expressive firstperson subject while allowing the language material to take the place of the subject. The radicalization of American poetry culminates in language writing, which places the creative process under the control of language, thereby doing away with the self that formerly gave cohesion to the text, and allowing language, as opposed to meter and prosody, to perform a central structuring function. Conducting close prosodic and grammetrical readings, the author demonstrates that in all these poetries—whether attention is directed to the world or to the word—the elimination of the lyrical self goes hand in hand with the disruption of regular poetic form. (EB)
Measles Epidemics During the Edo Period: An Analysis Using DANJURO Ver. 7.0
Authors: Morris James Harry
Published: November 2024

Measles epidemics had a large influence on Japanese society during the Edo period (1600–1868). Spreading throughout the country periodically and particularly affecting young people, the disease had the power to drastically alter both rural and urban communities. This paper seeks to apply a mixed digital analysis to data garnered from religious membership registers (Shūmon aratame-chō 宗門改帳) taken from the Edo jidai ni okeru jinkō bunseki shisutemu 江戸時代における人口分析システム (DANJURO ver. 7.0) [Edo Period Population Analysis System (DANJURO ver. 7.0)] in order to determine what information these documents might hold pertaining to measles epidemics. Previous studies have suggested that these documents are only of limited use for studying epidemics since they do not feature information on the causes of deaths or on infant mortality. However, this paper illustrates that it is possible to garner insights about measles epidemics through data extracted from shūmon aratame-chō. In addition to this, the paper suggests that the data accessible through DANJURO can be used to challenge assumptions that measles outbreaks were not as significant as those of other diseases in terms of mortality and societal impact. Finally, the paper suggests that the ordering of information from shūmon aratame-chō in DANJURO acts to humanize those data. (JHM)
EFL students’ WTC across communicative situations in an instructional context: a quantitative study with focus on a public university in Ethiopia
Authors: Abebe Dereje Teshome
Published: November 2024

Despite its crucial importance and being a topical issue in the current SLA research, EFL students’ WTC has received little attention in the Ethiopian educational context. The current study therefore aimed to explore EFL students’ WTC across communicative situations in an Ethiopian higher education instructional context. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from a randomly selected sample of 258 first-year EFL students taking “Communicative English skills” courses in Werabe University, one of the public universities in Ethiopia. The data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the target students’ WTC varies across communicative situations. While Topic enticement, Off-instruction communication and Integrative orientation were found triggering students’ WTC, low perceived competence, communication anxiety, low learning responsibility, and classroom conditions (in part) were found hampering the students’ WTC in the class. The finding is believed to be useful reference especially for teachers to help achieve the desired goal of ESL/EFL instruction.
Consumer Preferences towards dairy products in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Krilić Alejna , Nikolić Aleksandra , Falan Vedad , Đorđević Đani , Makaš Merima , Toroman Almir
Published: November 2024

The dairy industry has been undergoing changes for years, introducing innovations and pushing the boundaries of the category and consumer experience. Numerous factors, such as economic, psychological, cultural, socio-demographic, personal and many others, influence the decision to buy and consume a certain dairy product. It is important to qualitatively research and identify factors that significantly influence consumer behavior. Consumers also set certain criteria when it comes to brand, taste, nutritional value, marketing, product origin, on the basis of which we conclude that knowing consumer preferences also means success in the market. Due to the previously stated reasons, the main goal of this paper is to determine consumer purchasing behavior towards dairy products and their preferences.The survey method was used in the research to collect primary data, and a survey questionnaire was used as a research instrument. A total of 250 respondents participated in this research, which is conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Interlaboratory comparisons of the physical properties of X-ray systems and display devices in clinical conditions: whether it relates to how well we measure
Authors: Kidoń-Szołtysek Joanna , Wołowiec Paweł , Gaweł Joanna
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Polish Atomic Law requires that organizations conducting quality control checks on medical radiological equipment must participate in interlaboratory comparisons. Medical physicists who conduct these tests in their hospitals seek to validate their results by participating in interlaboratory comparisons (ILC) at least once every four years.

Material and methods: Comparisons involved measurements of physical parameters for various medical imaging equipment, including a digital X-ray unit, an angiograph, a computed tomography scanner, and a display device used to present medical images. The reference value was defined as the weighted average of the measurements performed by the participants. The En index calculation was used to assess the measurement results of each participant individually.

Results: All laboratories achieved 100% satisfactory results for computed tomography, angiography, and X-ray diagnostics, despite using mostly different research methods and various measuring equipment. During the ILC, we observed discrepancies in the results of Hounsfield Unit (HU) measurements in computed tomography (CT), which were due to the size and position of the region of interest (ROI). Additionally, there were discrepancies in the results of dose measurements in angiography, attributed to factors such as the influence of the patient’s table on the measurement and the value of the backscatter factor. As a result, a standard measurement method was established. For display device measurements, two laboratories achieved 100%, two achieved over 94%, and one achieved over 88%.

Conclusions: The goals for conducting comparative research in the field of X-ray diagnostics have been met. The participants’ proper use of the measuring equipment has been confirmed, and the suitability of the research methods for the intended purpose has been verified. We identify potential sources of discrepancies during ILC conducted in clinical settings. Selecting the appropriate measurement geometry and testing procedures is crucial for obtaining valuable ILC results.
Application of the Brake-Marker for Parameterisation of the Vehicle Braking Process
Authors: Lewiński Ryszard , Hryciów Zdzisław , Luty Witold
Published: November 2024

Braking efficiency is one of the most important elements of a car’s safety. The length of the braking distance may be influenced by many elements, including the braking system, tire condition, and suspension components, but also the state of the road surface at the braking point. Therefore, the correct determination of the braking distance measurement is one of the most essential elements in the road accident reconstruction process. This article presents a device – a marker for the beginning of the braking process called a Brake-Marker – developed at Łukasiewicz-PIMOT. The structure and operation, as well as the method of using this device in the process of testing vehicles under braking conditions are shown. This work presents the device and its research methodology, leading to the assessment of the possibility of using it to estimate the length of the braking distance at the site of a road incident. The authors of this study offer a thesis that the presented braking device can be used by experts and services to measure the braking distance in road conditions and for the process of road accident reconstruction.
The Perception of Physical Education Students Regarding the Vaccination Statement in Brazil
Authors: Barbosa Luiz Claudio Acacio , Pinto Victória Baía , Pinto Ricardo Figueiredo
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the importance and need to propose a Guidance Guide on the Importance of Vaccines for Physical Education Professionals with the aim of contributing to the health of Physical Education professionals.
 
Theoretical Framework: The starting point for discussions on public and collective health in Physical Education goes beyond the physical aspect; it is necessary to delve deeper into questions about the responsibility of these professionals for their own health. Studies suggest that increasing the focus of Physical Education and demonstrating that the simple organic effect of physical activity is insufficient to promote health, but combined with biopsychosocial determinations contributes to the health process.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical design, exploratory in the beginning, to approach the topic, with a field research procedure, seeking information directly from the population involved in the study. Data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire, composed of open and closed questions arranged in two parts, the first with general data, to characterize the sample, and the second part with specific questions of the study, and accompanied by the Free and Informed Consent Form (FICF).
 
Results and Discussion: The data showed that 99% of students recognize the importance of knowing their vaccination status, as it impacts safety during physical activities and in guiding clients. The survey also revealed the need for a vaccine guidance guide, which would help professionals disseminate accurate information and collaborate with others in the health field. Despite positive results regarding vaccination knowledge, some concerns were highlighted, such as misinformation about the effectiveness of vaccines.
 
Research Implications: The implications of the research highlight the need to integrate vaccination education into the curriculum of physical education courses, preparing students for their responsibilities in promoting public health. The creation of a vaccine guidance guide could be a valuable tool in helping professionals to effectively inform and guide their clients. Furthermore, the research emphasizes the importance of collaboration between physical education and other health professionals, facilitating more effective management of disease prevention.
 
Originality/Value: The originality and value of this research lies in its innovative approach to connecting Physical Education training with public health issues, specifically vaccination. By investigating students’ level of knowledge about vaccination status and their perception of the importance of vaccination in their future professional practices, the research fills a gap in the understanding of how these professionals can influence public health.
Justice and Dignity in Roman Rhetoric
Authors: Pietro Alfredo Gustavo Di
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the concept of justice in Roman rhetoric, with the aim of expressing its fundamental characters.
 
Theoretical framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support research. Particularly the analysis of the rhetorical texts of Cicero, and the conception of justice in the discourse, highlight, providing a solid basis to understand the context of the investigation.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes qualitative text analysis. Data collection was carried out through the bibliographic search for sources from the ends of the Roman Republic.
 
Results and discussion: The results obtained revealed that the concept of justice, in this period, depends on personal merit, so it is given to each one according to their deserve, especially that acquired in the public function.
 
Implications of research: The practical and theoretical implications of this research allow obtaining results of special relevance for the understanding of the relationship between the meritorious and the fair.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to legal literature by focusing the analysis on an issue not yet clarified about personal dignity and public policies. Such discussion finds true news in discussions on the administration of justice in the public sphere.
The Brazil Nuts from The Perspective of the Kawaiwete People: Propositions for an Intercultural Curriculum in the Tatuí Village of Rio dos Peixes Municipality of Juara Mt
Authors: Mairaiup Dionísio , Seluchinesk Rosane Duarte Rosa , Pereira Vilmar Alves
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study, the result of a master's research project developed in the Postgraduate Program in Teaching in an Intercultural Indigenous Context at UNEMAT, aims to develop teaching strategies in the areas of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Language and Social Sciences, which are areas foreseen in the Base National Common Curricular. To develop these teaching strategies, it was necessary to establish a generating theme, which in this work is the presence of Brazil nuts in the culture of the Kawaiwete People.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Study is based on ethnography according to Geertz (2008) to revisit the indigenous ancestral knowledge of Brazil nuts in indigenous territory. Based on this contribution, it revisits and problematizes the traditional curriculum.
 
Method: The methodology used so that the work had the participation of the entire community was ethnography and participatory research. The area where the research was carried out is the Apiaká-Kayabi Indigenous Land, located in the municipality of Juara, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained both from the research that raised knowledge from collectors, elders, women and children about the management and uses of chestnuts, and from students who carried out educational activities on these processes demonstrated that chestnuts are fundamental for everyone. In this sense, it is possible to conclude that this study brought relevant information about cultural, environmental and social aspects about Brazil nuts.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research demonstrate that this exercise contributed significantly to the elaboration of a teaching proposal with didactic pedagogical activities that are premised on a diversified curriculum, whose function is to value regional social, cultural and economic manifestations and the communities where the schools are located.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature and to new educational actions and policies by approaching an unprecedented theme that reinforces the identity and belonging of the Amazonian knowledge of traditional peoples to educational practices. It expands and recognizes the importance of non-colonized knowledge from the perspective of sustainability.
Solid Waste Management in Students of Higher Education Institutions in Ecuador: a Circular Economy Approach
Authors: Falcones Ana Vélez , Falcones Jorge Vélez , Bermúdez Alan García , Avellan Mariela Loján , Iglesias Juan Ordoñez , Vishuete Marjorie Idrovo , Rosado Derli Alava
Published: November 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the paradigmatic transition in solid waste management among Ecuadorian university students, evaluating the evolution from the conventional linear model to a circular economy approach in higher education institutions.
 
Theoretical Framework: Solid waste represents a global challenge that affects the entire population. The circular economy is presented as a comprehensive solution to minimize waste generation, promoting recycling and reuse, as well as supporting local development and reducing pollution.
 
Method: A quantitative and qualitative analysis was adopted through a descriptive study that evaluated the results of a survey of 367 students, highlighting environmental awareness in solid waste management to enrich environmental education.
 
Results and Discussion: The data showed a positive perception of waste management, with 83% of respondents rating it as good to excellent. This suggests an increase in university environmental awareness and reflects the implementation of sustainable management programs in institutions.
 
Research Implications: The study proposes that institutions act as agents of change to promote sustainable practices in waste management.
 
Originality/Value: This research elucidates the paradigmatic transition in solid waste management in higher education institutions in Ecuador, offering a particular perspective on the adoption of circular economy models in the Latin American educational context.
High Performance Buildings: A Primer
Authors: Patil Sandhya , Vaidya Prasad , Bazaz Amir , Dubey Manish
Published: November 2024

High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) are designed to maximise resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness, optimising energy, water, and indoor environmental quality throughout their life-cycle. These buildings outperform benchmarks established by Indian standards, such as the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and the National Building Code (NBC), consuming 50% (Factor 4) to 25% (Factor 2) of typical energy and water usage. HPBs adhere to stringent requirements for indoor air quality (IAQ), waste management, and resilience. Furthermore, they undergo continuous monitoring and performance verification to ensure sustained efficiency and long-term sustainability.
A sustentabilidade na agricultura familiar na Amazônia Oriental
Authors: Costa Poliana Ferreira da , Carvalho Luiza Fabiana Dias , Pinto Jax Nildo Aragão , Duarte Tatiane Lopes
Published: November 2024

Em meio aos desafios dos problemas ambientais, o presente artigo traz a importância do pequeno produtor da agricultura familiar que adota métodos sustentáveis na sua produção, verificados na pesquisa, por meio de indicadores. Nesse sentido, o estudo tem como objetivo identificar a gestão ambiental em empreendimentos rurais do acampamento nova Canaã, localizado no município de Rondon do Pará-PA. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem quali-quantitativa. A amostra foi não- probabilística por conveniência, considerando apenas os agricultores mais acessíveis na data da visita a campo, resultando em 15 entrevistados. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi um formulário com perguntas mistas e uma matriz de indicadores de sustentabilidade. Os resultados obtidos apontam uma grande variedade dos cultivos na produção sendo a maior parte comercializada ou usada para o consumo próprio. Os métodos de cultivo estão alinhados com as estratégias sustentáveis na agricultura, tais como a existência de sistemas agroflorestais, rotação de culturas e adubação orgânica. No entanto, se faz necessário ainda, um fortalecimento da agricultura familiar por parte das instituições públicas.