bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
L’Empire du rythme – disco et discipline
Authors: Hughes Walter , Garnier Sophie
Published: February 2024

Dans cet article pionnier datant de 1994, l’universitaire de Princeton Walter Hughes reprend le flambeau de la défense de la musique disco, que personne n’avait plus véritablement soulevé depuis l’article célèbre de l’intellectuel socialiste gay Richard Dyer « In Defence of Disco » (1979). À l’ère de Saturday Night Fever et du succès planétaire de ce genre, Dyer refusait la vision marxisante un peu facile qui voyait dans le disco un simple produit capitaliste, et ses fans comme des êtres aliénés. Non content de replacer l’écologie disco dans celle de la vie des minorités sexuelles, Dyer proposait aussi à la gauche d’assimiler les désirs et émotions exprimés par cette musique comme de potentiels vecteurs de libération. Quinze ans plus tard, il semble encore indispensable à Hughes de défendre la qualité artistique du disco. Une telle volonté de légitimation peut aujourd’hui nous paraître décalée tant ce genre a infusé dans la culture populaire et est devenu l’objet de cultes, de rééditions multiples (de l’italo disco à Patrick Cowley), et de reprises, sous une forme parfois bien diluée, dans de nombreux hits de variétés. Mais en affirmant l’importance du plaisir disco, Hughes s’intéresse aussi et surtout à une grande question qui allait traverser toutes les années 1990, annoncée par la fameuse compilation EBM de chez Mute en 1991, Tyranny of the beat , dont les notes de pochettes parlaient d’une société sous la « loi martiale du rythme » et d’un « couvre-feu disco ». La dialectique entre soumission et libération suscitée/imposée par une musique machinique et répétitive fut au cœur des expériences et des discours sur la house et la techno. La lecture de Hugues montre que les coordonnées du débat n’ont pas beaucoup changé, mais permet de saisir comme rarement ce qui compte dans ce « continuum disco » : la reddition absolue des danseur·euses à son programme érotique, à sa façon de pénétrer les hommes comme les femmes. Comme le montre Hugues, c’est parce que le disco reste une musique sans orientation vers une fin, et sans limites temporelles a priori, c’est parce qu’il est fait d’une infinité de transformations et de répétitions qu’il est libérateur, sexuellement, mais aussi socialement, particulièrement pour le public gay. À travers cet exposé des régénérations et des fluidités permises par la disco, où des danseurs souvent blancs et gay s’abandonnent aux chants de divas souvent noires et hétérosexuelles, se dessine aussi, bien plus tragiquement, le rôle d’une musique de fête en temps de pandémie et la façon dont elle fait partie des stratégies de résistance à l’horreur quotidienne portée par la maladie, en l’occurrence du Sida, dont Hugues est mort à 35 ans, en 1995, un an après la publication de cet article.
L’impact de la crise sanitaire et de l’urbanisme tactique sur l’aménagement cyclable des villes françaises
Authors: Baudelle Guy , Marrec Sébastien
Published: February 2024

L’épidémie de Covid-19 a eu de multiples effets analysés par la géographie, notamment sur les mobilités urbaines. Parmi eux, l’engouement pour le vélo à Paris comme dans la plupart des agglomérations françaises a été favorisé par d’importants aménagements aiguillonnés par l’urbanisme tactique, qui fait référence à des aménagements temporaires, à petite échelle et à faible coût, préfigurant des aménagements permanents. Nous nous interrogeons cependant sur la pérennité de cette transition apparente vers une plus grande place donnée au vélo et nous tirons les enseignements de ces initiatives en matière de gestion de l’espace public comme de pratiques et de politiques de mobilité. Nous étudions d’abord la façon dont la pandémie a modifié la mobilité urbaine, puis nous nous demandons comment le vélo a permis à l’urbanisme tactique d’effectuer une percée dans les pratiques d’aménagement.
Un diagnostic de connectivité hydrosociale pour appréhender les potentialités d’usage des petites rivières urbaines : exemple du Croult et du Petit Rosne (Île-de-France)
Authors: Germaine Marie-Anne , Temple-Boyer Élise
Published: February 2024

Les projets de réhabilitation des petites rivières urbaines se multiplient et s’inscrivent de plus en plus dans une approche multi-bénéfices visant notamment à répondre au besoin de nature exprimé par les citadins. Afin de fournir des outils pour appréhender les bénéfices sociaux de ces opérations, un diagnostic est proposé pour mesurer la connectivité sociale des petites rivières urbaines. S’appuyant sur la description de la configuration matérielle de deux cours d’eau franciliens et de leurs berges, il vise à qualifier les potentialités d’usage offertes par celles-ci. Il révèle une accessibilité non négligeable pour des cours d’eau non domaniaux tandis que les six types identifiés témoignent de la diversité des situations. La mise en perspective de cette typologie fondée sur une analyse spatiale permet d’interroger plus précisément le potentiel relationnel des rivières, notamment des portions restaurées et des secteurs en marge dont la multifonctionnalité n’est pas évidente.
Enraciner l’université dans un nouveau territoire. L’exemple de l’implantation de nouveaux campus de l’Institut Catholique de Paris
Authors: Lignières Paul
Published: February 2024

Historiquement toujours liée à un territoire, l’université ne se prête pas aisément à son enracinement au-delà de celui-ci. Toutefois, la mission de l’université catholique est de partager ses richesses avec les étudiants de tous les territoires de son ressort. Dès lors, la construction d’un modèle singulier basé autour de ces ressources locales est nécessaire afin de permettre un développement de l’université conforme à sa mission. L’enrichissement mutuel des campus situés dans des villes différentes apparaît comme la clef permettant d’éviter une hiérarchie qualitative entre leurs implantations. Afin d’y parvenir, la définition d’une stratégie et la détermination à la mettre effectivement en œuvre constituent la seule voie permettant à l’ICP de poursuivre son développement au service de sa vocation et l’unique moyen d’échapper à une routine dans laquelle peut s’enfermer toute institution qui serait prisonnière de son histoire.
Mgr Laneau. Richesses et paradoxes
Authors: Fauconnet-Buzelin Françoise
Published: February 2024

Victime d’une historiographie faussée dès le xvii e siècle, la figure de Louis Laneau est paradoxalement plus connue des historiens profanes que de leurs homologues ecclésiastiques ou des théologiens. Pourtant, s’il fait partie des vaincus et des victimes de la tentative avortée de domination politique de la France sur le Siam qui détruisit sa mission en 1688, la redécouverte récente de ses écrits fait apparaître une pensée missionnaire, théologique et spirituelle d’une envergure insoupçonnée, aussi novatrice par rapport aux critères majoritaires de son époque que porteuse d’inspiration pour une réflexion chrétienne actuelle confrontée à un monde globalisé en proie à des bouleversements idéologiques et géopolitiques sans précédent. Une ressource insoupçonnée, fermement ancrée dans la Tradition, à exploiter sans attendre…
La pensée et l’action de Mgr Laneau à la lumière d’interactions fécondes : théologie de la mission, histoire des pratiques missionnaires et engagement dans la rencontre
Authors: Debilly Xavier
Published: February 2024

Missionnaire au Siam au xvii e siècle, Mgr Laneau a-t-il quelque chose à nous dire pour penser et vivre la mission aujourd’hui ? Certes, on pourra reconnaître, dans ses écrits et son témoignage, les accents de pratiques et de théologies missionnaires déployées dans les textes du magistère depuis le Concile Vatican II et dans la recherche théologique contemporaine (inculturation, dialogue et annonce…). Mais Laneau n’est pas un missionnaire de notre temps. Prendre la mesure de l’écart historique qui nous sépare de lui est d’abord une précaution méthodologique pour honorer une juste compréhension des enjeux missionnaires de son temps. C’est aussi et surtout une occasion de comprendre la mission comme une recherche permanente où se mêlent réflexion, relecture et expérience de la rencontre, pour témoigner de l’actualité de la Bonne Nouvelle dans des temps et des lieux toujours nouveaux.
Análisis de seis epitaphia sepulcralia procedentes de uno o de dos posibles talleres escultóricos toledanos de finales del siglo XV y comienzos del XVI
Authors: Royo Martínez María del Mar
Published: February 2024

En este trabajo se estudian seis epitaphia sepulcralia de finales del siglo XV y comienzos del XVI realizados posiblemente en uno o en dos talleres escultóricos toledanos especializados en la elaboración de lápidas sepulcrales de piedra. Tres de ellos se conservan en el Museo de Santa Cruz de Toledo, dos en el convento de Santo Domingo el Real de Toledo y otro en el Museo Arqueológico Nacional. A partir del análisis de sus elementos externos e internos, realizaremos el estudio integral de todos ellos e intentaremos determinar si pudieron haber sido producidos por rogatarios o entalladores en piedra pertenecientes a un mismo taller o a dos talleres distintos establecidos en la ciudad.
The information content of alternative performance measures in the European context
Authors: Lenormand Gaelle , Nguyen Hoang , Touchais Lionel
Published: February 2024

The discretionary nature of alternative performance measures raises the question of their information content, particularly in the European Union where, unlike the United States, there is no specific regulation but only a recommendation without coercive power. Based on hand-collected data in press releases of French and UK firms, we show that non-GAAP earnings measures are more informative compared with GAAP counterparts. However, the alternative performance measures may be used opportunistically when firms fall short of certain accounting earnings benchmarks.
Smartphone and STEM
Authors: Drivet Alessio
Published: February 2024

Covid-19 has also had a significant impact on schools, the use of distance learning has raised questions already present, in particular with respect to the meaning of tools and technologies. Leaving aside the aspects related to the use of the network and those of communication, the authors want to provide a brief overview of the fundamental issues related to the use of a smartphone for STEM teaching. A theme that sees two opposing positions (pros and cons) colliding, often unavailable for discussion and dialogue. Without taking a position, the text tackles the problem from three points of view: the hardware, the apps, and some possible activities that can be associated with the main functions activated by the students.
Strategies for Designing Equitable, Accessible, and Effective Blended and Fully Online Education
Authors: Slattery Darina M.
Published: February 2024

The arrival of the pandemic in early 2020 necessitated a rapid transformation in higher education. In the early days of the pandemic, many instructors struggled to redesign their courses quickly, devise alternative assessments, and adapt to new technologies, while others welcomed the opportunity to learn new techniques and technologies. Because some institutions have decided to continue offering blended and fully online programmes in this post-pandemic period, many instructors are now looking for more guidance on which strategies they should continue to employ, and which other strategies to consider, when teaching online. Furthermore, as more students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, races, and cultures avail of online programmes, there is an even greater need to consider diversity, equity, and inclusion when developing online courses. To help alleviate these challenges, this chapter presents a systematic approach to designing, delivering, and evaluating blended and fully online courses.
(Re)Positioning White-Bodied Preservice Teachers and Providing Equity in Online Communities of Learners
Authors: O'Brien Kathleen
Published: February 2024

Positionality is a central and integral way of understanding and practicing equity as educators. Critiques of these courses are that they recenter whiteness and reinforce stereotypes of an imagined other as well as solidify existing power structures of whiteness. Whiteness can be somewhat disrupted by turning the lens back on oneself through awareness of one's own positionality rather than fixating on or saving an imagined other. Next, highlighted are equity traps, such as deficit views and dysconscious racism, because they prevent learning. Methods and examples of equity to preservice teachers enrolled in the course are provided. To bring to life the theoretical concepts in this chapter, interspersed throughout are examples of work students do in the course, the ways they struggle, and some of the author's own experiences as a teacher.
Core Functions
Authors: Hockenbery Jennifer
Published: February 2024

This chapter presents three main functions of a core curriculum as articulated by a variety of ancients, moderns, and contemporaries in order to open a conversation on the function of general education in today's U.S. colleges and universities. There are three main core functions: to provide an education with a reputation of being for the upper class, to provide the skills of reasoning (quantitative, qualitative, empirical, and logical) and the skills of communication (rhetoric, artistic expression, grammar, and dialogue) that allow a student to integrate knowledge and participate at the highest level of leadership in society, and to provide an entry into the pleasurable world of ideas. Today, there also appears a need for specific emphasis on using the core intentionally to invite students into the class of free citizens by building a community for them there, creating spaces for healing, and establishing hope in conciliatory dialogue.
A Description of How AI and Blockchain Technology Are Used in Business
Authors: Salama Ramiz , Al-Turjman Fadi
Published: February 2024

The ability to build new kinds of cooperation (AI) is one way that the numerous company processes may be improved as a result of the growing firm evolution and the most recent artificial intelligence. Such developing technologies enable the provision of brand services and even some cutting-edge forms of customer and employee interactions in the workplace. Businesses were simultaneously forced to concentrate on their current strategies and actively seek out new market chances on a regular basis as a result of AI digitalization. Blockchain technology can protect data privacy, even though digital technology research in the context of corporate innovation is receiving more attention. This study presents BI-AIBT, or business innovation based on artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, with the aim of increasing corporate operations and upholding secure client relationships. The qualitative empirical data collection consists of a small number of major respondents from two different business sectors.
A Conceptual Framework Proposal for Digital Maturity Assessment and Sustainability for Municipalities
Authors: Turcan Gizem , Coşkun Erman , Özşahin Mehtap
Published: February 2024

Digital maturity, which emerges as evaluating the digitalization level of businesses and municipalities and guiding them for the digital transformation process, is a very comprehensive concept that has been emphasized in the literature recently. This study provides a conceptual model for assessing the digital maturity of a municipality and analyzing the relationship between digital maturity and the sustainability of the municipality. The study proposes parameters from literature and customizes them based on specifications to determine different dimensions of municipality digital maturity and develops hypotheses to assess digital maturity dimensions and sustainability relations for a city or municipality. The study is also aiming to create a reliable and tested conceptual framework for the assessment of municipal digital maturity and the relationship between this maturity level and the sustainability of the municipality.
Measuring Central Bank Independence (CBI) Within Pakistan's Economic Landscape
Authors: Talreja Suman , Ahmed Farhan , Talreja Ajay Kumar
Published: February 2024

Debate on central bank independence and its association with economic performance in developed and developing nations has attracted the attention of economist and policy makers, in order to achieve macroeconomic performance and financial stability in the economy. The developed nation has been experiencing the independence of Central Bank and this independence has improved macro-economic condition, but as far as developing nations are concerned, they have been suffering from lack of independence, therefore the first question is to measure the independence of central bank i.e. State Bank of Pakistan. Central Bank Independence index is constructed on the basis of characteristics used in prior literature; two attributes are taken to construct index on Pakistan i.e monetary policy independence and political independence. An overall score found through which it could be said that there is a very low degree of independence given to central bank of Pakistan.
A Critical Assessment of the State Bank of Pakistan's Vision 2020 in Shaping the Financial Landscape
Authors: Ahmed Farhan , Jafri Syed Waqar Ali
Published: February 2024

This chapter aims to review and contrast SBP Vision 2020 and investigate the progress in the tactical objectives of SBP in light of Covid-19. The study found that all the goals targeted by have been almost fully accomplished. Some of them are partially accomplished, while others may be completed later due to uncertainties and the unavailability of alternatives. Another contributing factor to the delayed and partial accomplishment of tactical goals is the inefficient use of the balanced scorecard method. Therefore, this study recommends that SBP should design alternative measures in case of uncertainty, establish strong bilateral relationships with other countries and international financial institutions, conduct proper evaluations and assessments of newly developed infrastructure, and launch relevant technology with an automated payment system. All these recommendations are sufficiently capable of being incorporated into the future vision with a proper strategy.
Environmental Impacts of E-Waste: Pollution and Resource Depletion
Authors: Kumar Rajeev , Saxena Arti , Chawla Jyoti , Kumar Vijay
Published: February 2024

Electronic materials/components that have reached the end of their functional life cycle are considered electronic waste (e-waste). Electronics contain potentially hazardous or toxic elements, which many people are unaware of; thus, they must be handled with care when not required anymore. Every product created leaves harmful effects on environment. Copper, gold, silver, platinum etc. are rich resources found in e-waste that can be recovered and utilized again. Loss of these resources, however, results from incorrect disposal, which accelerates the depletion of natural resources. Landfill and burning of e-waste are responsible for various types of pollution and a lot of impact on human health. New technologies have been applied to manage these wastes at low cost and sustainable ways. However, there are numerous difficulties and challenges in managing various types of waste. The aim of this chapter is to classify various types of waste and their impact on the environment. It also explores the management of waste by new technologies and challenges faced at the time of management of waste.
Creating an Information Governance Program at a College to Ultimately Implement Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Prescriptive Analytics
Authors: Helge Kris Swen , Merlo Tereza Raquel
Published: February 2024

This chapter outlines a case study of the development and sustainability process of an information governance (IG) program at a college in Texas. It employs an action research methodological approach to lay out the critical factors in executing and IG program. It discusses the key components in designing and implementing strategies, policies, practices, and compliance in IG. Findings emphasize the importance of aligning the IG program with strategic objectives and organizational culture. The participatory nature of action research enhances program sustainability and buy-in. Effective communication, training, and change management are highlighted as crucial for successful IG adoption, in addition to the importance of eDiscovery within the process. The study aims to provide a tailored governance framework within the context of a college program offering potential applicability to various industries.
Exploring the Ethical Principles for the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Authors: Şenocak Dilek , Bozkurt Aras , Koçdar Serpil
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the international AI guidelines specific to education through a scoping review and a content analysis approach. To achieve this purpose, nine international AI guideline documents which include the ethics of AI in education were analyzed and, as a result, researchers identified a total of 82 keywords and 12 principles. The findings of the study indicate that some of the ethical principles—namely, transparency; diversity and equity; accountability; privacy and data protection; security and safety; sustainability and societal well-being; democratic participation in education policy planning and AI practices; empowerment of teachers and teaching; and empowerment of learners and learning—are being accepted and adopted globally in these nine international AIED guidelines. The three ethical principles (i.e., autonomy, ethical design, and commercialization), however, were not emphasized in all the documents addressed. The results of the study are expected to provide valuable knowledge on how to use AI in education ethically and responsibly.
GenAI, Robots, and Inclusive Special Education
Authors: Sağdıç Alperen , Elumar-Efe Elif , Sani-Bozkurt Sunagül
Published: February 2024

This chapter examines the role of generative AI (GenAI) and robotics in special education, particularly for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It highlights the revolutionary impact of GenAI and AI-powered educational technologies (AIEd) in early diagnosis, personalized learning, and fostering independence in individuals with ASD. Additionally, robotics is presented as a vital tool for enhancing social and communication skills. The integration of these technologies in education requires addressing ethical, privacy, and security concerns. The chapter emphasizes technological literacy, including prompt engineering, to optimize the use of GenAI and robotics. It also explores the unique relationship between individuals with ASD and robots, suggesting a promising future for these technologies in special education. The conclusion calls for ongoing research and development to create more equitable and accessible educational systems, harnessing the power of GenAI and robotics for individuals with ASD.
Challenges in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Education for Sustainable Engineering
Authors: Perdigones Alicia , Benavente Rosa María , García José Luis , Mazarrón Fernando R.
Published: February 2024

The aim of this chapter is to provide university educators with a range of ideas and alternatives for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their teaching to integrate concepts of sustainability, which are currently highly demanded in the professional activity. Artificial intelligence has revolutionized many areas of economic activity, offering new solutions and/or optimizing certain processes. Training students in these tools is essential for successful integration into the labor market in a technologically evolving era. This training must be carried out in coordination with educational policies, and within a teaching program that includes ethical aspects in the handling of these tools. Artificial intelligence can be key to improving sustainability in multiple areas of engineering as shown in various examples and ideas in this work.
Innovative Curriculum Development and Content Creation With Generative AI
Authors: Kayabas Ilker
Published: February 2024

In the digital age, generative AI significantly influences various industries, especially education. It merges with traditional teaching methods, promising a new era of educational possibilities. This chapter delves into generative AI's impact on content creation and curriculum design, discussing its evolution and benefits like producing diverse, scalable educational materials and adaptive curricula personalized for learners. Real-world examples and case studies underscore its practical impact. Nonetheless, the chapter addresses ethical and pedagogical challenges and the complexity of integrating this technology. It also speculates on generative AI's future interactions with emerging technologies and its broader effects on education systems. Targeting educators, policymakers, and edtech enthusiasts, the chapter serves as a guide and insight provider for navigating this evolving landscape responsibly.
Central America
Authors: Romero Rodrigo , Laguna Luciana Gamarra , Taherdoost Hamed
Published: February 2024

This research delves into the adoption of financial technologies in Central America, also referred to as Fintechs, which hold great potential for financial inclusion and economic growth. By asking the question of how government support and regulatory framework affects the adoption of financial technologies, research is aimed towards the investigation of frameworks and its importance, the amount of government support, and the current market offering in the region. This research is significant per the authors given it highlights the opportunity to favor the adoption of financial technologies, not only for the chance to become an example but also a hub for innovation in the region. The investigation allowed to visualize the diverse landscape of Fintechs in the Central American market, such as adoption rate, level of priority, and the amount of support they receive per country. Some key findings include the high support from particular governments and the push of private organizations for the betterment of frameworks that will ease the development and operation of these companies.
Sustainable Finance Strategies in the Formula 1 Industry
Authors: Israni Jay Ramesh , Castanho Giovana , Taherdoost Hamed
Published: February 2024

This chapter explores the integration of sustainable finance mechanisms, such as green bonds and impact investments, within the Formula 1 as a strategic approach to facilitate the realization of its goal to become a carbon-neutral sport by 2030. In the context of a rapidly evolving global landscape characterized by heightened environmental consciousness and sustainable finance paradigms, this study investigates how Formula 1, a high-profile motorsport, can leverage innovative financial tools to drive meaningful environmental change while ensuring its long-term growth and relevance. This research delineates a pathway for harnessing sustainable financial mechanisms to support and advance the sport's sustainability agenda.
Understanding the Modern Consumer Mindset and the Psychological Elements Driving It
Authors: Singh Astha , Bhargaw Vedika , Kachhi Zidan
Published: February 2024

The chapter delves into the complex world of consumer behaviour, examining the profound impact of cognitive biases and social influences. In terms of cognitive bias, the issue unfolds through an examination of confirmation bias, anchoring bias, availability estimates, and endowment effects. These biases largely define decision-making, affecting how consumers perceive, interact with, and remain brand loyal. Methods for channeling and leveraging these biases have been clarified, enabling marketers to understand consumer behavior and adjust accordingly. Turning to social issues, the chapter reveals the dynamic interactions between peer influence, family traditions, word-of-mouth advocacy, social identity, and social norms and explores the role of social media in this development in the digital age. A thorough understanding of these social forces allows firms to develop strategies that align with customer values, preferences, and social expectations. The chapter emphasizes the importance of education in reducing cognitive biases and moderating social influences.
Multichannel and Omnichannel Marketing
Authors: Amirkhanpour Monaliz
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the role and importance of using advanced digital marketing communication channels in retail and to analyze how adaptive the marketers are towards smartphone-based mobile technologies. This will be achieved through the synthesis of the findings in digital marketing literature, especially mobile marketing in addition to exploring the significance of adopting a multichannel or omnichannel marketing approach and investigating the role of social media and modern mobile devices such as smartphones in selecting the appropriate marketing strategy. The theoretical considerations from the literature are further conceptually developed to construct a provisional framework for empirical validation. The identified research gaps and inconsistencies are presented within the chapter as a result of systematic review of qualified literature sources.
How Would You Like Your (Sustainability) Influencer?
Authors: Botts Moritz M. , Hurmacı Ömer
Published: February 2024

Despite influencer marketing being among the most popular digital marketing tools in practice, there are still many research gaps, especially when it comes to specific influencer types. Though technology is converging worldwide, the perception of social influencers may differ between cultures. In this study, a model of influencer characteristics is applied to cases of sustainable and regular products. The optimal influencer for German and Turkish consumers is investigated via a discrete choice experiment (DCE). Findings suggest that female influencers are preferred over male influencers, and trustworthiness is especially required for promoting sustainable products, regardless of the respondent's involvement for sustainability. For German consumers, attractiveness plays a larger role than for Turkish consumers, who prefer high levels of trustworthiness and expertise. The applicability of this methodology for larger studies with multi-country samples is discussed.
SCADA Systems and Threats to Critical Infrastructures
Authors: Weitoish Tiffany , Burrell Darrell Norman
Published: February 2024

Securing the networks underpinning industrial control systems (ICS), mainly supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, holds paramount significance, with far-reaching implications for public health, safety, and national security. This chapter delves into the intricate landscape of cybersecurity vulnerabilities within critical infrastructures, including managing electrical grids, oil pipelines, and water distribution systems, which remain susceptible to cyber threats and attacks across diverse technological vectors in the United States. Through an exhaustive examination of contemporary and emerging literature, this research elucidates the multifaceted security risks afflicting domains crucial to the U.S. infrastructure.
Addressing Childhood Obesity Through Technology Innovation
Authors: McLester Quatavia , Burrell Darrell Norman
Published: February 2024

Childhood obesity has long-term consequences, emphasizing the need for comprehensive intervention. Research highlights a strong link between childhood obesity and adult obesity. Globally, the World Health Organization notes that overweight and obesity now claim more lives than underweight conditions. In 2016, an astonishing 41 million children under 5 were classified as overweight worldwide. In the United States, childhood obesity prevalence tripled since 1970, affecting 1 in 5 school-aged children by 2015-2016. This chapter advocates innovative technology-driven solutions to address childhood and adolescent obesity. The authors propose leveraging low-cost mobile health, remote monitoring, and wearable technologies, empowering individuals and healthcare providers to effectively manage obesity, offering personalized support and real-time data. Embracing these technologies can foster a transformative shift in obesity management, ensuring a healthier future for the next generation.
Coaching Cybersecurity Project Managers and Cybersecurity Engineers
Authors: Aridi Amalisha Sabie , Burrell Darrell Norman , Finch Aikyna , Burton Sharon L. , Quisenberry William L. , Jones Laura Ann , Daryousef Marlena , Graf Danielle Gervacio , Espinoza Michelle Denise , Mondala-Duncan Maria
Published: February 2024

This inquiry emphasizes executive coaching as an indispensable leadership development tool in cybersecurity project management, encompassing cyber engineering and offensive operations. Effective cybersecurity project management is crucial in today's digital landscape, characterized by ever-evolving cyber threats and vulnerabilities. It extends beyond administrative tasks, serving as the linchpin for resource allocation, risk mitigation, and aligning security measures with organizational objectives. With the evolving cyber threat landscape, cybersecurity project management leaders require technical expertise, effective leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. This chapter underscores the pivotal role of executive coaching in developing leaders capable of navigating the cybersecurity landscape effectively and ensuring the resilience of critical organizational assets against sophisticated cyber threats.
Narrowband IoT
Authors: Routray Sudhir K. , Mohanty Sasmita
Published: February 2024

Narrowband Internet of things (NBIoT) is a low energy and low resource consuming version of IoT. As its name suggests, it needs a narrow bandwidth for its operations. Its energy consumption is also very low, and thus it is suitable for low energy applications. It is compatible with all types of cellular communication infrastructure such as 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. It is also possible to deploy NBIoT in the standalone mode where cellular networks are not available. It can cover a large area with a very small amount of power. So, it is a popular low power wide area (LPWA) technology. Due to its LPWA features, it is popular for the connected living applications at home and workplace surroundings. Its LPWA features make it a popular green technology for digital transformation. In this article, the authors provide the main characteristics of NBIoT, its standards, its potentials, and applications in different domains.
Exploration of Intelligent Teaching Means of Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities Under the Background of “Mass Entrepreneurship”
Authors: Yang Hao
Published: February 2024

The concept of “great ideological and political education” requires comprehensive ideological education to better achieve the educational goals of “innovation and entrepreneurship.” This article analyzes and explores the intelligent teaching methods of ideological and political education in universities under the background of “innovation and entrepreneurship,” and constructs an intelligent teaching system of ideological and political education in universities under this background. The experimental results show that the stability of the system reaches 95.2%, and the learning efficiency of students has been improved by 11.5%. This work provides important application guidance for big data analysis and IoT sensor data.
Study on International Logistics Service Trade and Sustainable Development of Ecological Environment
Authors: Zhang Airong
Published: February 2024

How to transform and upgrade the traditional transport service trade into a modern logistics service trade is of great significance for studying the coordinated development of logistics service trade and ecological environment. This paper analyzes the export structure of service trade and the export trend of logistics service of ten major countries in the world. According to the analysis results, the evaluation index system of the coordination degree of the logistics service trade-ecological environment complex system was constructed and used to analyze the coordinated development type and level of the coordinated development of the logistics service trade and the ecological environment in each country. The results showed that the coordination degree of the logistics service trade-ecological environment complex system of various countries has shown a spiral development trend. This paper provides a theoretical basis for calculating the degree of coordination between regional logistics service trade and the ecological environment.
Research on Optimization of Agricultural Products Cold Chain Logistics Distribution System Based on Low Carbon Perspective
Authors: Ni Chunrong , Dohn Katarzyna
Published: February 2024

Based on thindiscussion of the traditional agricultural product distribution model, this article establishes a low-carbon perspective of urban agricultural product co-distribution model to reduce the level of agricultural product circulation and reduce the impact of distribution activities on the environment. By comprehensively considering the factors affecting carbon emissions in the vehicle delivery process, the fuel consumption and carbon emissions estimation models of delivery vehicles are analyzed and put forward. A mathematical model for the optimization of urban agricultural product cold chain distribution routes from a low-carbon perspective is established. This article takes a logistics center as an example, selects genetic algorithm as the model solution method, optimizes the distribution route, and obtains the corresponding result, thus verifying the rationality and feasibility of the model.
GA-BP Optimization Using Hybrid Machine Learning Algorithm for Thermopile Temperature Compensation
Authors: Aifen Ye , Shuwan Lin , Huan Wang
Published: February 2024

Thermoelectric pile, which uses non-contact infrared temperature measurement principle, is widely used in various precision temperature measuring instruments. This paper analyzes environmental temperature's influence on thermoelectric piles' measurement accuracy and proposes a environment temperature compensation based on GA-BP (Genetic Algorithm-Back Propagation) neural network. The GA algorithm makes up for the slow iterative speed and easy to fall into local optimization of BP algorithm. The experimental simulation results show that environment temperature compensation based on GA-BP can accurately correct the measurement error caused by environmental temperature and other factors.
The Dilemma of the Copyrights of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Albakjaji Mohamad , Almarzouqi Reem
Published: February 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) share some key similarities, such as uncertainty in predictions, processing a massive amount of data, and machine learning. Yet, they also differ from each other. This paper provides background information on how these two domains have evolved over time. It also highlights how Saudi Arabia's IP system differs from those of other countries. Furthermore, this article explores the relationship between AI and IP and their application in copyright. This study is significant as it helps identify the challenges and opportunities that AI presents with respect to IP in terms of copyright. Finally, this article makes recommendations that will help protect both AI and IP.
Utilizing Natural Language Processing to Enhance Ideological Education in Tibetan Universities
Authors: Yang Quan , Xin Huajian , Ji Xuehua , Mai Fae
Published: February 2024

This article analyses the significance of ideological and political education for college students in Tibet and proposes a natural language model for an ideological education curriculum to improve the accuracy of students' document search. The segmentation results are optimized to enhance literature search accuracy, promoting the development of ideological education in Tibetan universities. By utilizing N-gram language models and enhanced technical modes, key information can be quickly obtained, developing students' interest in ideological education. The construction of a corpus is deemed crucial for expedited access to ideological education documents. The study suggests that combining information technology with ideological education can create new opportunities for innovation and reform in the field.
Innovation-Driven Development Strategy of Preschool Education in the Internet+ Era
Authors: Cai Hongxia
Published: February 2024

With the development of information technology and the internet, preschool education needs more innovative thinking and methods to promote its development. However, current preschool education faces many problems, such as limited resources, uneven educational quality, and difficulty in achieving personalized education, which seriously affect children's physical and mental health and social adaptability. Therefore, this paper selects preschool education innovation in the “internet plus” era as the research object. This paper will use literature review and empirical research methods to analyze problems and explain the theoretical basis; put forward teaching, management, service innovation; and at the same time promote educational system reform, optimize resource allocation, strengthen teacher construction, improve teaching quality and other pre-school education innovation strategies in the “internet plus” era. The research results can provide reference and inspiration for innovation in preschool education.
Examining the Antecedents of Return Policy Leniency in eCommerce
Authors: Church E. Mitchell , DaSouza Richelle Oakley , Awe Olajumoke A.
Published: February 2024

As eCommerce has become widespread, the challenge of successfully navigating the returns process has grown perilous. The product returns issue is even more difficult for microenterprises that sell unique or custom products with fewer resources. The authors examined the impact of the antecedents of return policy leniency, specifically economic and social success factors. Using a web crawler over a 24-week period, the authors collected and analyzed data for a sample of 781 shops from Etsy, an eCommerce platform. Results indicate that the well-studied factor of sales, in addition to a new social factor – community dialogue – impacts an Etsy shop's return policy leniency.
A Large Group Emergency Decision-Making Approach on HFLTS With Public Preference Data Mining
Authors: Zhao Mengke , Guo Ji , Wu Xianhua
Published: February 2024

Aiming at the emergency decision-making problem of major emergencies, this article proposes a large group emergency decision-making (LGEDM) approach with public opinions mining on hesitation fuzzy language term set (HFLTS). First, extract keywords that represent general preferences on events from the Weibo platform, classify keywords using the word similarity-based keyword clustering algorithm and identify decision attributes and their weights. Next, define the similarity measure and hesitation fuzzy entropy measure of HFLTS, quantify the decision risk of experts using the risk measurement model, and cluster all experts into several subgroups using the risk metric-based group clustering algorithm. Subsequently, assign clusters' weights on their risk value and size and obtain each cluster's preference matrix by the HIOWA operator. Finally, derive the ranking results of alternatives using the sorting process, and an example of “COVID-19” is presented to verify the rationality and effectiveness of the proposed method.
Innovating Sustainability
Authors: Chen Yanyu , Li Qian , Liu JunYi
Published: February 2024

In today's global society, carbon neutrality has become a focal point of concern. Greenhouse gas emissions and rising atmospheric temperatures are triggering various extreme weather events, sea level rise, and ecological imbalances. These changes not only affect the stability and sustainable development of human society but also pose a serious threat to the Earth's ecosystems and biodiversity. Faced with this global challenge, finding effective solutions has become urgent. This article aims to propose a comprehensive artificial intelligence design approach to address issues related to carbon neutrality. This method integrates technologies from fields such as computer vision, natural language processing, and deep learning to achieve a comprehensive understanding of environmental conservation and innovative solutions. Specifically, the authors first use a visual module to extract features from images, which helps capture important information in the images. Next, we employ the ALBEF model for cross-modal alignment, enabling better collaboration between images and textual information.
Breakage Detection Based on the Breakage Mechanism of Small-Diameter Drills
Authors: Xie Tianhong , Otsubo Tatsuki , Koyama Atsuhiro , Kato Tomonori , Yamashita Riku , Kaewnamchai Vanisara , Yazawa Takanori
Published: February 2024

Recently, as workpieces have become increasingly fine, there has been growing demand for small-diameter hole drilling of 1 mm or less. Compared to general drills, small-diameter drills have lower tool rigidity and poor chip evacuation, making them prone to breakage. In actual machining operations, the workpiece may be wasted owing to unexpected tool breakage. Therefore, there is a growing expectation for "the development of prediction technology to avoid breakage" of small-diameter drills. In this study, we analyzed the mechanism of breakage for small diameter drill, which will help future research on the prediction and detection of tool breakage.
Fatigue Analysis of Monopile Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbine
Authors: Li Yi Syuan , Huang Yi Mei , Lin Chih Kuang
Published: February 2024

This study is aimed to estimate the fatigue damage ratio and to analyze the structural integrity for the monopile foundation of NREL 5-MW wind turbine. For simulating the uncertainty of environmental conditions, various random seeds, tide heights, and wave orientations are considered in the analyses. The Design Load Case 1.2 of IEC 61400-3 is applied in this study. A sequential approach is adopted to calculate the fatigue damage ratio. Firstly, the environmental conditions are implemented into the BLADED code. Secondly, ANSYS is employed to compute the stress/deformation using the output loading data from BLADED. Finally, the fatigue damage ratio is calculated by MATLAB using relevant fatigue theories. The results show that an increase in tide height causes a greater fatigue damage in the foundation. The maximum fatigue damage ratio is found in the case with a middle wind speed which is closer to the rated wind speed and is associated with the occurrence probability. The overall results demonstrate that the methodology developed in this study is applicable to the assessment of fatigue damage in the monopile foundation of OWT.
Swing up Control of the Pendubot with Elbow Joint Extended Using Energy-Based Methods
Authors: Kinoshita Dai , Uchida Masato , Matsumoto Itaru
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we propose a swing-up control law for the Pendubot, a type of two-joint, two-link, underactuated robot in which the shoulder joint is actuated and the elbow joint is unactuated, maintaining the elbow joint fully extended as much as possible. The proposed control law is designed by the energy-based method. Using the phase plane trajectories obtained from the angular and angular velocity oscillatory motion of the forearm, the target trajectory of the shoulder joint is calculated so that the trajectory is a small phase advance from the forearm. We design a tracking control law for the shoulder joint so that the forearm and the upper arm behave as a single pendulum. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by numerical simulation and actual experiments.