bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Illuminating Urban Near-Surface with Distributed Acoustic Sensing Multimodal Noise Surface-Wave Imaging
Authors: Lei Yuhang , Wang Baoshan
Published: May 2024

Urban subsurface exploration requires high spatial and temporal resolution, cost-effective operation, and minimal interference with urban activities. Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS)—an innovative seismic observation tool—emerges as a promising solution for urban surveys. In this study, we repurposed a 7.9 km telecommunication cable traversing Hefei into a seismic observation array with 3850 channels spaced at 2 m intervals. Noise cross-correlation functions (NCFs) were constructed from recordings by iDAS2 and ZD-DAS interrogators along the entire cable. Spatial variation in the NCFs was observed and attributed to different traffic conditions. Employing the recently developed modified frequency–Bessel transform method to NCFs from the 2 km southern subsection of the optic cable, we extracted broadband, high-resolution multimodal dispersion curves. The inverted near-surface structure beneath the cable unveiled a sediment thinning trend from the center to the periphery of the Hefei basin, consistent with borehole inspections. The three-station interferometry (C3) method and beamforming with the Bessel kernel function are applied to mitigate challenges arising from the weak coupling between the cable and the Earth, as well as persistent localized noise sources. These techniques facilitated the acquisition of broadband surface waves. Distinct secondary scatters are observed in NCFs near channels 2090 and 2287, accompanied by a substantial velocity contrast of 30%–40%, suggesting the existence of a blind fault. The study reaffirms the significant potential of DAS arrays for high-resolution imaging of subsurface structures in challenging urban environments, emphasizing the importance of advanced processing techniques to enhance imaging accuracy and robustness.
posse da palavra é a posse do corpo
Authors: Freitas Karine Aragão dos Santos , Mendes Talita Rosetti Souza
Published: May 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar slam poetrys produzidos por Mel Duarte, por Gabrielly Nunes (Gabz) e por Cleyton Mendes, poetas contemporâneos participantes ativos de Rodas, de Encontros e de Festivais em que essa manifestação artística é, internacionalmente, fomentada em coparticipação com o público. Para elaboração do texto, parte-se do princípio de que novos espaços de fala são novos espaços de escuta e de que o poetry slam é, segundo a slammer e produtora cultural Mel Duarte (2019), um lugar poético-político e democrático, que tem como principal conceito a liberdade de expressão e o livre diálogo como uma ferramenta para construção de novos horizontes. Essa possibilidade de diálogo, associada à reconfiguração dos lugares cristalizados de fala (colonizador) e de escuta (colonizado), atravessa as discussões acerca do empoderamento de grupos subalternizados, em seus processos de autoafirmação, de autovalorização, de autorreconhecimento e de extravasamento de demandas sociais sufocadas. A partir das análises, ressalta-se que o poetry slam marca a insurreição de um corpo – individual e coletivo – que busca a palavra como instrumento de luta e de empoderamento, sobretudo, de grupos negros e periféricos.
The Scope of the Subject Matter of the Polish Act on the Protection of Animals
Authors: Kruk Emil
Published: May 2024

The basic legal act in Poland which regulates the issue of humane animal protection is the Act on animal protection of 21 August 1997. Regretfully, due to its numerous shortcomings, such as lack of terminological accuracy and internal consistency, the practical application of this Act often entails serious difficulties. Such difficulties certainly include interpretative doubts related to the current wording of Article 2(1) defining the objective scope of the Act on animal protection. However, the research carried out made it possible to establish that only vertebrate animals are protected under this Act, irrespective of their species and the possible means of their exploitation by humans. It has also been demonstrated that, under the legislation currently in force, it is not possible to extend this protection to invertebrate animals, even if some of them are known to be capable of feeling suffering. This does not mean that invertebrates are deprived of any legal protection. Nonetheless, the normative basis of this protection should be seen in other legal acts.
Animal Welfare According to Official Controls in Agri-Food Chain Legislation
Authors: Serlikowska Agnieszka
Published: May 2024

The aim of deliberations is to describe the concept of animal welfare in official food control in EU and national legislation. The author first describes the approach to welfare in relation to the development of agri-food chain regulation. Then she presents consumer expectations in this area and the concept of a new farm-to-table strategy. Consequently, she notes that official inspections are carried out in connection with verifying compliance with EU legislation in the area of animal welfare requirements, not in the area of welfare. This seemingly minor linguistic difference means that the legislation has as its primary objective the quality and safety of food of animal origin. In this context, animal welfare requirements are therefore rules verified by competent authorities to try to take into account the animals’ ability to feel in the food production process.
Selected Aspects of Individual Public Participation in Proceedings Requiring Public Participation
Authors: Kiedrzynek Michał
Published: May 2024

The Polish legislator pays a lot of attention to both the legal aspects of running a business and environmental protection. Against this background, there have been numerous disputes between entrepreneurs and the community. In order to ensure the possibility of public participation in environmental protection, the legislator adopted the Act of 3 October 2008 on the provision of information about the environment and its protection, public participation in environmental protection and environmental impact assessments. It provides for two possibilities for public participation in environmental protection. A well-known form is the participation of citizens’ associations in the form of environmental organizations. From the citizen’s point of view, individual participation is more important, because everyone has the opportunity to take part in administrative proceedings or in the preparation of a document. However, not all provisions have been clearly formulated, which may cause problems in the application of the act.
Blockchain-Integrated HR Analytics for Improved Employee Management
Authors: Dhameliya Niravkumar , Mullangi Kishore , Shajahan Mohamed Ali , Sandu Arun Kumar , Khair Md Abul
Published: May 2024

This study aims to understand better how blockchain-integrated HR analytics may improve staff management practices in businesses. The study's primary goals are to determine how blockchain technology affects HR procedures, analyze its effects on worker performance, and determine how policies will be affected by its adoption. The paper examines the incorporation of blockchain technology into HR analytics by synthesizing case studies, industry reports, and current literature through a secondary data-based review technique. The main conclusions are improved data security and integrity, streamlined ingenious contract procedures, open decision-making, performance management based on data, and encouraging employee accountability and ownership. Addressing technological complexity, regulatory obstacles, interoperability problems, energy consumption issues, and data access and control problems are some policy consequences. To leverage the benefits of blockchain technology in HRM, policymakers are advised to provide clear regulatory frameworks, invest in technical support and training, and investigate long-term, privacy-preserving solutions. Blockchain-integrated HR analytics present a viable way for businesses to enhance staff management plans and promote organizational efficacy in the digital age.
REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA SOBRE O USO E APLICAÇÃO DO TERMO “POLÍTICA DA MEMÓRIA”
Authors: Lima Wesley , Lopes José Rogério , Pizzio Alex
Published: May 2024

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo identificar o uso e a aplicação do termo “política da memória” nas produções científicas de âmbito internacional. Para tanto, partindo do levantamento bibliográfico sobre o tema, foram selecionados 36 artigos em periódicos internacionais. A metodologia teve como parâmetro a revisão narrativa da literatura para análise das fontes de informações, interpretando e identificando a aplicação do termo nas pesquisas publicadas entre 2015 e 2021. Os resultados da análise mostraram que o uso e a aplicação do termo “política da memória” estão associados intrinsecamente às representações materiais, aos processos políticos governamentais e às sociedades com regime autoritário ou democrático. Isto é, representam a memória política de países que vivenciam processos de crise da identidade nacional, ou daqueles em que essa ainda necessita ser elaborada. Conclui-se que a política da memória articula referências ao processo de fortalecimento de identidades nacionais. Dessa forma, política e poder são elementos basilares utilizados pelos governos para gerir a memória, para fazer lembrar acontecimentos de outrora ou para esquecer memórias históricas, trazendo-se uma contribuição adicional para se pensar as relações entre política, memória e monumento.
Qualidade do serviço prestado por Transportadora através do Servqual
Authors: Viana Lauro Oliveira , Alcântara Vanessa Vieira
Published: May 2024

O estudo objetivou analisar a qualidade percebida do serviço prestado a empresas de 4 diferentes regiões do País por uma Transportadora de Teresina-Pi. A metodologia utilizada foi exploratória e descritiva, através de um estudo de caso. A pesquisa utilizou o instrumento de coleta SERVQUAL de 5 dimensões: aspectos tangíveis, confiabilidade, responsividade, segurança e empatia, adaptado às especificidades da empresa, e que possuiu 23 (vinte e três) variáveis. A análise se deu por estatística descritiva e correlações sobre as variáveis de perfil, e as relacionadas a expectativas e percepções dos clientes. Nos resultados, as expectativas excederam a percepção de qualidade dos serviços prestados. O cumprimento de prazos e a disponibilização de informações em tempo real foram apontadas como as variáveis mais frágeis. A percepção sobre os funcionários foi a característica que mais se aproximou das expectativas dos embarcadores.
Avaliação do comportamento financeiro no cenário pós-crise da COVID-19
Authors: Silva Jeferson Alves da , Lima Francielly Ferreira de , Vasconcelos Renata Braga Berenguer de , Santos Allisson Silva dos
Published: May 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o comportamento financeiro dos brasileiros no cenário pós-pandemia da COVID-19 de modo a compreender como a situação econômica pode afetar as decisões de investimento das famílias brasileiras. Partindo deste princípio, foi aplicado o questionário elaborado por Kahneman e Tversky (1979) para avaliar o comportamento financeiro dos agentes e comparar com os resultados obtidos originalmente pelos autores e com os resultados obtidos pós-crise do subprime, possibilitando identificar a influência dos vieses de decisão relacionados à Teoria do Prospecto. O questionário, composto por 16 questões, foi aplicado a 97 pessoas, cujos resultados foram analisados por meio do software SPSS a partir do teste de qui-quadrado. Os resultados indicaram que os respondentes tiveram comportamentos financeiros semelhantes no cenário pós-crise COVID-19 e no pós-crise crise do subprime. Do mesmo modo, também se verificou semelhanças aos resultados obtidos originalmente por Kahneman e Tversky (1979), principalmente, nas problemáticas com probabilidade positiva. Contudo, verificaram-se divergências do comportamento nos cenários, principalmente, nas respostas referentes a resultados negativos, onde não se observou diferenças significativas entre as respostas dos agentes no cenário pós-crise COVID-19.
Hospital safety index: evaluation of the readiness and safety of hospitals in Isfahan province, Iran
Authors: Heydari Farhad , Meibody Azita Azimi , Ebrahimi Mehdi , Zakeri Rezvan , Ahmadi Marzaleh Milad , Bagheri Razieh
Published: May 2024

Objective: Hospitals play a vital role in disaster management and their function must be maintained during crises. Isfahan province is susceptible to major crises and disasters at any time of the year. The study aimed to investigate the hospital safety index (HSI) in hospitals in Isfahan province.
 Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using the HSI questionnaire of the world health organization. The safety of all 55 hospitals in Isfahan province was evaluated with the Persian version of the questionnaire from 2017 to 2022. In this study, all hospitals were evaluated by a group of experts from the emergency operations center (EOC) of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, and the checklists were completed with the cooperation of the hospital disaster committee, visiting the hospitals, and interviewing the personnel.
Results: The safety level of hospitals has improved from 2017 to 2022 so in 2022, 38 hospitals (69.09%) had a high safety level, and 17 hospitals (30.91%) had a medium safety level. This increase in safety has happened in all three components of safety (functional, non-structural, and structural safety). There was no significant difference in the overall hospital safety score between academic-educational, non-academic governmental, social security and military, and private and charity hospitals (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Although the safety in the hospitals of Isfahan province has improved due to the continuous disaster prevention and preparedness activities, hospitals still need to improve to achieve higher levels of safety. The HSI shows how well a hospital can maintain its organization and performance during disasters. This index will be useful for decision-making and policy-making to prioritize administrative and civil interventions.
A mortality indicator in acute pulmonary embolism: the inferior vena cava contrast reflux score feasibility
Authors: Yazici Mümin Murat , Altuntas Gürkan , Gündoğdu Hasan
Published: May 2024

Objective: Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is frequently associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Numerous studies have investigated the prognostic significance of cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) parameters. This study aimed to investigate potential CT scan predictors of 24-hour mortality in APE and to evaluate the value of the inferior vena cava (IVC) reflux score calculated on CT scan in predicting mortality.
Methods: This study was a single-center, retrospective study. Approval from the local ethics committee (decision no. 2023/76) was obtained before patients’ data scanning. Patients who were admitted to the emergency department (ED) of a tertiary education and research hospital in Turkey between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021, who were diagnosed with APE at CT scan in the ED and whose treatment was started, and who did not meet the exclusion criteria were included in the study. The relationship between CT scan findings and early and late mortality was evaluated.
Results: The study population comprised 226 patients, meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of the 226 patients, a total of 39 (17.3%) patients died, 16 (7.1%) within the first 24 hours. In evaluating CT scan parameters, the inferior vena cava (IVC) reflux score showed a statistically significant difference between the groups with and without mortality (24-hour P=0.001; 30-day P=0.001). Patients who died within the first 24-hour and 30-day after admission showed a reflux grade 3 into IVC more often than survivors (24-hour odds ratio (OR): 14.57, 95% confidence interval (CI): 3.64,58.1; P=0.001); 30-day (OR: 6.54, 95% CI: 2.51,16.98; P=0.001). However, other CT parameters were evaluated, and no statistical relationship was found between the groups with and without mortality.
Conclusion: The cardiovascular CT scan findings may not be suitable for use as predictors of mortality. However, the IVC reflux score may be a good indicator of both early and late mortality.
Does a given abbreviated injury scale value in different body regions contribute to the same risks of in-hospital mortality and ICU admission in trauma patients?
Authors: Khavandegar Armin , Miratashi Yazdi Seyed Amir , Salamati Payman , Zafarghandi Mohammadreza , Rahimi-Movaghar Vafa , Fakharian Esmaeil , Saeed-Banadaky Seyed Houssein , Hoseinpour Vahid , Sadeghian Farideh , Isfahani Mehdi Nasr , Rahmanian Vahid , Ghadiphasha Amir , Pourmasjedi Sobhan , Aali Rahim , Kogani Mohamad , Sadeghi-Bazargani Homayoun , Farahmand Rad Reza , Piri Seyed Mohammad , Mirzamohamadi Sara , Hassan Zadeh Tabatabaei Mahgol Sadat , Naghdi Khatereh , Baigi Vali
Published: May 2024

Objective: We aimed to investigate the hypothesis that identical abbreviated injury scale (AIS) scores may lead to varying risks of in-hospital mortality and admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) depending on the specific body region affected.
Methods: This study focused on hospitalized trauma patients with moderate to serious injuries (AIS=2, 3). The final sample was stratified based on the injured body regions. To determine the impact of these injuries on mortality and ICU admission, we conducted binary logistic regression after adjusting for confounding factors.
Results: Overall, 16,040 trauma patients with moderate injury (AIS=2) and 1,338 trauma patients with serious injury (AIS=3) were included in this study. When comparing outcome of trauma patients in different body region, there was no significant difference in the odds of two main outcomes in various injury sites, except for extremities (P values>0.05). When the AIS=2 patients were controlled for confounding factors, the adjusted odds of mortality were significantly higher for head, face, and neck injuries, as well as spine/back, thoracic, and abdominal injuries, compared to extremity injuries (adjusted odds ratio (aOR)s=9.81,8.78, 8.11, and 3.96, respectively; P-values<0.05). Among those with AIS=3, the odds of mortality were significantly greater for abdominal (aOR=7.05, P-value=0.009) and head, face, and neck injuries (aOR=2.73, P-value=0.001) than for extremity injuries.
Conclusion: Injuries with the same AIS (=2, 3) value almost indistinguishably confer the same mortality risk and ICU admission, except for extremities. The unique AIS value assigned to various body sites almost consistently indicate the same likelihood of negative outcomes.
An almost forgotten neurological entity: man in a barrel syndrome
Authors: Yildiz Egemen , Korkmaz Hasan Kursad , Karademir Rumeysa Can , Asan Hande
Published: May 2024

Man in a barrel syndrome (MIBS) presents with bilateral upper extremity weakness but preserved strength in face, neck, and lower extremities. In this case report, two cases of MIBS were admitted to the emergency department (ED) presented. The first patient injured his neck after falling off a ladder. The second patient was a victim of a traffic accident. Bilateral upper extremity weakness was examined in the first patient at first admission to the ED. On the other hand, progressive weakness was shown in the second patient during ED follow-up. The cervical imaging findings consisted with MIBS. This case report and review of literature highlights that physicians should consider every possible cause, even the rarest ones when a patient complains of neck trauma with non-specific symptoms. Rapid identification and treatment of treatable causes such as cerebral hypoperfusion are vital for patient prognosis.
Trauma fellowship for emergency physicians: a necessity or demand?
Authors: Bahreini Maryam , Nemeth Joe
Published: May 2024

The Article Abstract is not available.
Perspectivas conceituais e dialéticas sobre a periferia urbana
Authors: Silva Ivamauro Ailton de Sousa , Cardoso João Carlos dos Santos , Salgado Mayany Soares
Published: May 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar uma discussão conceitual sobre o tema periferia urbana por meio de distintas abordagens difundidas pelas bases teóricas. A   metodologia se centra na revisão bibliográfica para análise conceitual. Os resultados da pesquisa revelam que o conceito de periferia, estabelece o diálogo com diferentes áreas do conhecimento e constitui abordagens ancoradas em diferentes proposições da ciência geográfica, das humanidades e das ciências sociais: localização, analogias, diferenciação, lugar, território, identidades, memórias e paisagem. Constatou-se, que o desenvolvimento de pesquisas atuais, promoveu dialéticas e ressignificações sobre o conceito de periferia, revelando que a centralidade e o distanciamento “espacial e geométrico” não é mais determinante na definição de periferia. O trabalho de forma abrangente destaca abordagens conceituais e análises discursivas relevantes para o entendimento das espacialidades urbanas e para o debate contemporâneo sobre as representações sociais edificadas nas periferias.
Nextcloud
Authors: Ošlaj Tine , Gubič Doris , Kozic Timea , Stojnšek Eva
Published: May 2024

Nextcloud, kot odprtokodna platforma za shranjevanje, sinhronizacijo in deljenje datotek, izvira iz ownCloud projekta leta 2016, pod vodstvom Franka Karlitscheka, ustanovitelja podjetja Nextcloud GmbH. Platforma se osredotoča na idejo, da bi morale organizacije imeti popoln nadzor nad svojimi podatki. V članku je predstavljena zgodovina in arhitektura Nextclouda v smislu konceptov in storitev, ki jih Nextcloud omogoča. Sledi primerjava s konkurenčnimi storitvami shranjevanja v oblak, kjer je izpostavljen OneDrive. Prav tako članek zajema analizo metrik in primere dobre prakse preučevanega družbenega medija.
Odysee
Authors: Drašček Laura
Published: May 2024

Prispevek povzema Odysee kot decentraliziran družben medij, pretežno z namenom objave video posnetkov. Deluje s pomočjo tehnologije veriženja blokov v omrežju LBRY, ki je bilo ustanovljeno leta 2015. Pet let kasneje se je iz predhodnikov spee.ch in lbry.tv razvil Odysee, ki po CoinGecko velja za najbolj priljubljen decentraliziran družben medij v letu 2023. Cilj prispevka je povzeti konceptualne značilnosti družbenega medija ter s primerjavo ugotoviti, ali je primerljiv s centralizirano različico YouTube. Raziskovanje temelji na teoriji osnovnih in naprednih konceptov ter metrik. Rezultati osnovnih in naprednih konceptov so primerljivi z družbenim medijem YouTube, ugotovljeno pa je bilo, da je vgrajena analitika pomanjkljiva, saj prikazuje zgolj splošne tedenske dosege števila sledilcev, ogledov, gledanosti zadnje naložene vsebine in komentarjev. Prihodnost družbenega medija Odysee je nepredvidljiva, saj sta podjetji zabredli v pravne težave.
Fertility Assessment of Sexed Semen with Synchronized and Spontaneous Estrus in Crossbred Cows
Authors: Bhoye V.P. , Deshmukh S.G. , Pawshe C.H. , Ingawale M.V. , Thorat M.G. , Bankar P.S.
Published: May 2024

Background: With the commercial introduction of sexed semen, its use has been recommended for insemination at observed estrus, avoiding the use of a fixed-time insemination due to inherent variation in success of timed programmes. The use of the Ovsynch protocol with sexed semen at defined conditions such as normal clinical and reproductive status of lactating cows might result in a pregnancy rate comparable to that achievable at insemination upon detection of spontaneous estrus with sexed semen. Considering this rationale, present research was implemented with the effect of fertility on synchronized and spontaneous estrus with sexed semen. Methods: Post-partum multiparous crossbred cows (n=28) were categorized as a group I (Spontaneous; n=14) and group II (Ovsynch; n=14). The fourteen cows from group I were inseminated with sexed semen at observed estrus after initial treatment with vitamin AD3E and H, urimin and supplemented with chelated mixture and the fourteen cows from the group II were synchronized with Ovsynch synchronization protocol (Inj. Buserline acetate 10 µg I/M) on day 0, (Inj. Cloprostenol sodium 500 µg) on day 7 and (Inj. Buserline acetate 10 µg) I/M on day 9. Thereafter, timed artificial insemination (TAI) was performed 16-20 hours after 2nd dose of GnRH with sexed semen. Result: The percent intense type of intensity recorded numerically higher in induced estrus. The first service conception rate was higher in spontaneous estrus with the overall conception rate 39.28%. Cows with 60-100 days in milk was showed high conception rate with sexed semen, as the parity increases the conception rate decreases with sexed semen The overall proportion of female calves born was 90.90%.
Akuntansi Pendapatan berbasis Nilai Kearifan Lokal “Mopo’o Tanggalo Duhelo”
Authors: Thalib Mohamad Anwar
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap nilai-nilai kearifan lokal di balik praktik akuntansi pendapatan. Paradigma yang digunakan dalam riset ini adalah Islam. Etnometodologi dipilih sebagai pendekatan penelitian. Terdapat lima tahapan analisis data yaitu amal, ilmu, iman, informasi wahyu, dan ihsan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa saat ini pendapatan per harinya dari para kusir bendi lebih sedikit dibandingkan tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Hal ini disebabkan saat ini telah banyak jenis transportasi yang bisa menjadi pilihan dari masyarakat. Sementara itu, para kusir bendi bisa memperoleh pendapatan yang banyak saat mereka menjual kuda. Pendapatan yang diperoleh oleh para kusir bendi berbasis nilai kesabaran. Nilai ini tercermin melalui keputusan para kusir bendi untuk tetap bertahan dengan profesi ini meskipun pendapatan harian yang mereka peroleh lebih sedikit dibandingkan tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Nilai tersebut tercipta atas dasar keyakinan bahwa dibutuhkan rasa sabar dalam memperoleh rezeki dari Tuhan. Dalam kebudayaan masyarakat Gorontalo, para orang tua (tua-tua) sering memberikan nasihat tentang pentingnya rasa sabar dalam menjalani permasalahan kehidupan melalui ungkapan (lumadu) mopo’o tanggalo duhelo maknanya adalah penuh kesabaran.
Portfolio selection problem: main knowledge and models (A systematic review)
Authors: Ziane Mohammed , Sara Chillali , Fatima Belhabib , Abdelhakim Chillali , EL MOUTAOUAKIL Karim
Published: May 2024

The challenge in portfolio optimization lies in creating a collection of assets that attains a target expected returnwhile mitigating risk. This problem is often framed as an optimization task, specifically Mean Variance Optimization (MVO). MVO involves formulating an objective function, typically quadratic, that is contingent on the composition of the portfolio, and linear constraints that represents the portfolio's asset allocation restriction. Several improvements have been proposed, such as adding constraints to MVO or using alternative risk measures. As a result, even though MVO model remains the most widely studied type of portfolio optimization, different types of portfolio optimization models, risk/return measurements and constraints have been suggested and used since its invention. In this work, we delve into the various risk and return measures, constraints, and mathematical models commonly used in portfolio optimization.We discuss the key risk measures employed in portfolio optimization, including the Sharpe ratio, beta, maximum drawdown and others, We explore the constraints commonly applied in portfolio optimization. Furthermore, we delve into the mathematical models utilized in portfolio optimization. Then, we emphasize the interplay between risk and return measures, constraints, and mathematical models in portfolio optimization. By providing a comprehensive overview of risk and return measures, constraints, and mathematical models, this work aims to enhance the understanding of portfolio optimization techniques and facilitate informed decisionmaking in the field of investment management. To illustrate different knowledge and models, several experiments were conducted on well-known real data portfolios.
The Obligation of Notary as a Reporter in Efforts to Prevent and Eradicate Money Laundering Crime
Authors: Tejakusuma Erwin Kunta , Nurhayati Dwi Endah , Samosir Samuel Saut Martua
Published: May 2024

Money laundering is a structured and diverse crime, the implementation of which can utilize financial institutions and institutions outside the financial system. In Government Regulation No. 43/2015 on Reporting Parties in the Prevention and Eradication of ML, it is stated that notary is one of the reporting parties. However, this obligation to report conflicts with the obligation to keep the contents of the deed and all information regarding the deed confidential as stipulated in the Notary Position Law. Notaries in carrying out their duties are bound by an oath of office that they must uphold. One of the notary oaths is regarding notary confidentiality as written in Article 4 Paragraph (2) of Law Number 30 Year 2004. In addition, notaries in carrying out their positions, based on Article 16 of UUJN Paragraph (1) letter f, notaries are obliged to "keep confidential everything regarding the deed they make and all information obtained for the making of the deed in accordance with their oath / pledge of office, unless the law determines otherwise". The clash of norms between private law and public law certainly requires legal protection in carrying out their positions. The legal protection applied is related to the guarantee of the rights and obligations of notaries, both regarding their obligations as reporting parties in efforts to prevent and eradicate money laundering crimes and notary obligations in the realm of private law. This legal protection is intended so that notaries can be free from claims or lawsuits in carrying out their obligations as reporting parties in efforts to prevent and eradicate money laundering crimes.
KEYWORDS :  Notary, Obligations of the Reporting Party, Legal Protection.
Akibat Hukum Penandatanganan Surat Kuasa Jual Mutlak Sebelum Debitor Mengalami Kredit Macet
Authors: Megawati Tiyas Putri , Ramadhanti Aulia Dwi , Fahmida Faizah Nur
Published: May 2024

Credit Agreements are always followed by the provision of guarantees, one of which is land that charged with Dependent Rights or by granting Power of Attorney to Sell from Debtors to Creditors. Referring to the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 14/1982 about the Prohibition of the Use of Absolute Power of Attorney, the signing of a Power of Attorney to Sell that made unconditional without terms and condition about discontinuation and contain absolute clauses is expressly prohibited. This opens up risk opportunities in the future, especially for the Debtor. In reality, the signing of a Power of Attorney to Sell in conjunction with credit agreement at the beginning is still widely found. In this study, the author examines the topic using normative juridical methods or legal research. The conclusion of this study shows that the signing of the Absolute Power of Attorney to Sell at the beginning before a bad credit occurs causes the power of attorney being null and void, because it doesn't meet one of the objective requirements of the agreement, especially about a lawful cause as in Article 1320 paragraph (4) of the Civil Code. In terms of the Absolute Power of Attorney to Sell, the Debtor entitled legal protection both in preventive or repressive ways.
KEYWORDS : Absolute Power of Attorney to Sell, Legal Consequences, Non-Perfoming Loan (NPL)
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS PROCESS OF STAFF ARCHIVE DIGITALIZATION USING ITIL 3TH VERSION FRAMEWORK (CASE STUDY: BKPP OF SEMARANG CITY)
Authors: Yupie Kusumawati  , Hanin Anggia Rizkika , Ningrum Novita Kurnia , Mulyono Ibnu Utomo Wahyu , Susanto Ajib , Widyatmoko Karis
Published: May 2024

The role of archivist in an agency is as needed as in the Badan Kepegawaian, Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Kota Semarang (BKPP of semarang).Badan Kepegawaian, Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Kota Semarang currently has digitized archive services Employment is e-file service. The problem we found today is service the e-file is only used as a data archive and has not yet supported the business process resources. Another problem found on e-file services is not yet available service contact and lack of human resources. To support the business process then this  research  will  design  the  management  of  it  services  on  digitalization  of  employment archives. On this rre-design, e-file services will be linked to other IT services such as SISDM and E-Fungsional. This research uses the framework ITIL 3th Version  domain service design with the sub domain service design package and service catalogue for document creation of the entire sequence of design. On this research there are also multiple support services like a service in contact, hours level services, risk identification, enhanced resources and structures the organization proposal so that current e-file services can support business processes digitalization of employment archives on the BKPP Kota Semarang
IDENTIFYING AND FIXING UX-FRICTION EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE WITH MIXED APPROACH HEART FRAMEWORK AND USABILITY TESTING
Authors: W Rini , Liptia Venica  , Rizki Hikmawan
Published: May 2024

The company website has an important role in the business processes that occur in the company, one of which is managing employee productivity. PT.XYZ utilizes the Kaizen website to improve the quality of its employees. Assessment of user experience while operating the website can be a form of evaluation between expectations and actual conditions related to website feasibility. In this study, the researcher intends to find out what indicators are obstacles in the operation of a web-based application called the Kaizen website at PT.XYZ so that there is inefficiency in its use. This research involved 54 respondents who were employees of PT.XYZ. The combination of HEART and Usability Testing methods is used to identify obstacles experienced by users and evaluate user experience when using the Kaizen website. The results of the analysis are then used to improve website performance in order to create a good user experience. The results showed that the HEART score increased by an average of 9% on each variable. Usability testing assessment also shows that the Kaizen website reaches the acceptable category with a score of 90.5 after improvements are made.
REGIONAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BASED ON ESCOs: FEATURES OF CREATION AND APPLICATION
Authors: Yevtukhova Tetiana , Nikitin Yevgeniy , Novoseltsev Oleksandr , Shemchuk Oleksandr
Published: May 2024

Excessive consumption and inefficient use of fuel and energy resources, unsatisfactorily high energy intensity of production of goods and services and their associated low competitiveness in domestic and foreign markets, in the context of a shortage of own energy resources and constant growth of prices for them, puts the problem of improving energy efficiency and energy saving of the regional and, as a result, national economy in the category of primary importance and relevance. The solution to this problem is achieved by creating a regional energy management system in regions (districts) on the platform of regional energy service companies, which allows, through a unified energy policy for the development and implementation of energy efficiency and energy saving projects in the region and the introduction of renewable energy sources, to more effectively address the problems of attracting foreign investment in the recovery and innovative development of the regional economy.
COMPREHENSIVE CONDITION ANALYSIS AND PERSPECTIVES OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE ACCORDING TO THE SMART GRID CONCEPT
Authors: Rudniev Yevhen , Romanchenko Julia
Published: May 2024

The article examines development trends of the energy complex of Ukraine, possibility and prospects of creating a modern energy complex through the use of an innovative technical base for energy management in accordance with the Smart Grid concept. The general properties of Smart Grid technology and its main advantages are given by authors. It is shown that within the framework of the Smart Grid concept, the intelligent electric power system is considered as a single network of information and control systems. The process of electric power industry modernization in the direction of the creation of "smart" power supply networks in a number of European countries, which aims to ensure stable development, economic growth, growth of living standards and protection of the natural environment, is considered. The paper describes modernization methods of the electric power complex of Ukraine based on foreign experience. It is shown that from the point of view of energy security and sustainable development, Smart Grid is able to ensure the operation of the power grid even in case of damage or destruction of one segment, which is a key advantage during post-war reconstruction. They will also make it possible to effectively integrate renewable generation and energy storage systems into the grid, as well as provide auxiliary services for forecasting the power system operation. The paper analyzes the problematic issues of implementing the Smart Grid concept in Ukraine. They include the lack of technological solutions and methods that provide an effective algorithm for determining the state of power networks cyber security; large length of power distribution networks and insufficiently developed infrastructure. A comparative description of the existing energy systems functional properties and energy systems based on the Smart Grid concept is presented in general. An analysis of possible ways of electric power industry development was carried out, which showed the presence of serious limitations of electric power industry development within the framework of the former concept, based mainly on the improvement of certain types of equipment and technologies. It is shown that Ukraine is at the initial familiarization and formation stage of the first organizational initiatives for Smart Grid, namely the implementation of the government-approved Concept of the "smart grids" introduction in Ukraine for the period up to 2035. The purpose and expected results of this Concept implementation are considered.
Benveniste’s Experiments and the So-Called “Water Memory” Phenomenon: an Example of Serendipity?
Authors: BEAUVAIS Francis
Published: May 2024

Benveniste’s experiments – known in the lay press as the “water memory” phenomenon – are generally considered to be a closed case. However, the amount of data generated by twenty years of well-conducted experiments prevents closing the file so simply. An issue, which has been little highlighted so far, merits to be emphasized. Indeed, if Benveniste failed to persuade his peers of the value of his experiments, it was mainly because of a stumbling block, namely the difficulty of convincingly proving the causal relationship between the supposed cause (“informed water”) and the experimental outcomes in different biological models. To progress in the understanding of this phenomenon, we abandon the idea of any role of water in these experiments (“water memory” and its avatars). In other words, we assume that “control” and “test” conditions to be evaluated were physically identical and differed only by their respective designations. We show in this article how simple probabilistic considerations allow to build a model that accounts for all aspects of Benveniste’s experiments. In this model based on probability amplitudes, constructive and destructive interferences emerge – or not – according to the experimental context. The recording of a statistical regularity shapes the intertwined whole constituted by the probability amplitudes of the states of the experimenter’s cognitive structures and of the experimental system. This model provides an alternative explanation to Benveniste’s experiments where water plays no role and where the place of the experimenter is central.
Immediate Implants Placement with Immediate Restorations after Dental Avulsions Due to Endotracheal Intubation in a Patient with Severe Chronic Periodontal Disease
Authors: Perez Alexandre , Fernandez Bargiela Adriana , Lombardi Tommaso
Published: May 2024

We report the case of a 61-year-old woman who was referred to the Oral Surgery and Implantology Unit of the University Hospitals of Geneva to take care edentulous sites after dental avulsions of teeth 11 and 21 following traumatic shock due to endotracheal intubation under general anaesthesia. The dental history revealed that the patient had a history of generalized chronic periodontitis that had been treated several years earlier. Treatment consisted, for the first time to our knowledge, of immediate insertion of implants at sites 11 and 21 with simultaneous bone augmentation in a single surgical procedure and immediate restorations.
Precision Dopaminergic Treatment in a Cohort of Parkinson’s disease Patients Carrying Autosomal Recessive Gene Variants: Clinical Cohort Data and a Mini Review
Authors: Koros Christos , Simitsi Athina-Maria , Papagiannakis Nikolaos , BOUGEA ANASTASIA , Antonelou Roubina , Pachi Ioanna , Sfikas Evangelos , Stanitsa Evangelia , Angelopoulou Efthalia , Constantinides Vasilios C. , Papageorgiou Sokratis , Potagas Constantin , Stamelou Maria , Stefanis Leonidas
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients harboring recessive gene variants exhibit a distinct clinical phenotype with an early disease onset and relatively mild symptoms. Data concerning individualized therapy for autosomal recessive PD forms are still scarce. Methods: Demographic and treatment data of a cohort of PD carriers of recessive genes (9 homozygous or compound heterozygous PRKN carriers, 4 Heterozygous PRKN carriers and 3 biallelic PINK1 carriers) were evaluated. Results: The average Levodopa Equivalent daily dose (LEDD) was 806.8±453.5 (range 152-1810) in PRKN carriers and 765±96.6 (range 660-850) in PINK1 carriers. The majority responded to low/moderate doses of Levodopa. The response to Dopamine Agonists (DA) was often favorable both as initial and longitudinal therapy. 8/13 PRKN and 1/3 PINK1 carriers were treated with amantadine successfully, and this also applied to patients who could not tolerate Levodopa or DA. Conclusions: In the era of personalized treatment, the therapeutic approach in recessive PD gene carriers might differ as compared to idiopathic PD. Lower LEDD doses were efficient even in patients with a very long disease duration, while a few patients were doing well without any Levodopa treatment decades after disease initiation. DA or amantadine could be used as a first and main line treatment regimen if well tolerated. Literature data on therapeutic strategies in carriers of pathogenic mutations in recessive PD genes, including device-aided treatments will be further discussed.
Exploring Prescription Practices: Insights from an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility, Rwanda
Authors: Gashegu Misbah , Gahamanyi Noel , Ndayambaje François Xavier , Munyaneza Bosco , Ndahindwa Vedaste , Lukwago Fredrick , Ingabire Lambert , Gambanga Fiona , Gashema Pierre , Tuyishime Albert , Dzinamarira Tafadzwa , Dukundane Damas , Muvunyi Thierry Zawadi , Muvunyi Claude Mambo
Published: May 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat linked to increased morbidity and mortality. It has the potential to return us to the pre-antibiotic era. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are recognized as a key intervention to improve antimicrobial use and combat AMR. However, implementation of AMS programs remains limited in Africa, particularly in Rwanda. This qualitative study, conducted at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) in Rwanda, aimed at assessing current prescription practices to identify areas for improvement and promote adherence to AMS principles. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and thematically analyzed, revealing four emerging themes. First, emerged on AMS activities that were working well which includes availability of microbiology laboratory results, and prescription guidelines as factors influencing antibiotic prescription adjustments. Second, Implementations challenges to AMS which identified the prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics, limited local data on AMR patterns, stock-outs of essential antibiotics, Thirdly, the importance of adhering to AMR management guidelines at KFH was underscored. Lastly, participant recommendations centered on regular training for healthcare workers, widespread dissemination of AMR findings across departments, and the enforcement of antibiotic restriction policies. These actions can improve prescription behaviors, upholding the highest standards of patient care, and strengthening the nascent AMS program.
Individual Piglet Detection in Weaning Stage using Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: Lozano Cruz Erika Fernanda , Tinôco Ilda de Fátima Ferreira , Hernández Robinson Osorio , Saraz Jairo Alexander Osorio , Bernardes Rodrigo Cupertino , Cadavid Verónica González , Ríos Ana Paola Montoya , Andrade Rafaella Resende , Bambi Gianluca
Published: May 2024

Pig farms management is involved in multiple factors such as environmental conditions, animal behavior, weight gaining and others. In all those scenarios, it is fundamental to detect each individual and its development as it grows to reach the shipment phase. Therefore, the objective of this study was to apply an automatic individual pig detection algorithm using Deep Learning Techniques, in frames taken from videos recorded during the weaning phase in real production conditions of small and medium producers in tropical conditions in Colombia. The weaning phase was selected because individual detection in each cage is more difficult due to environmental adaptations that piglets undergo after nursing. Piglets tend to cluster together during this phase, making image processing more challenging compared to the fattening phase, where animals are more isolated. The You Only Look Once (YOLOv7) algorithm and VGG Image Annotator were used to detect individuals in two pens separated by gender. All animal postures, lighting conditions were considered. The Precision, Recall and mAP metrics were used to assess the model performance with different confidence values. A precision of 98.3% in a threshold of 0.9 was reached, Recall of 98.5% in a threshold of 0.85. Data augmentation techniques were important to increase the dataset and to have a more realistic model for individuals’ detection. The method used allowed us to identify all the complete pigs’ bodies under different posture and lighting situations.
Canopy Architecture and Sun Exposure Influence Berry Cluster Water Relations in Grapevine
Authors: Zarrouk Olfa , Pinto Clara , Alarcón Maria Victoria , Flores-Roco Alicia , Santos Leonardo , Soares-David Teresa , Amancio Sara , Lopes Carlos M , Carvalho Luisa C
Published: May 2024

Climate change related increases in frequency and intensity of heatwaves affect viticulture, leading to losses in yield and grape quality. We assessed whether canopy architecture manipulation mitigates the effects of summer stress in a Mediterranean vineyard. Muscat of Alexandria grapevines were monitored during 2019-2020. Two canopy shoot positioning treatments were applied: Vertical shoot positioning (VSP); and Modulated shoot positioning (MSP), the west side upper foliage released to promote partial shoot leaning, shading the clusters. Clusters were sampled at pea size (PS), veraison (VER) and full maturation (FM). Measurements included rachis anatomy and hydraulic conductance, and aquaporins (AQP) and stress-related genes expression in cluster tissues. Results show significant seasonal and interannual differences in Kh and vascular anatomy. At VER, Krachis , Krachis+pedicels, and xylem diameter decreased but were unaffected by treatments. The Phloem/Xylem ratio was either increased (2019) or reduced (2020) in MSP, compared to VSP. Most AQP were down-regulated at FM in pedicels, and up-regulated at VER in pulp. A potential maturation shift in MSP was observed, confirmed by the up-regulation of several stress-related genes in all tissues. The study pinpoints the role of canopy architecture in berry water relations and stress response during ripening.