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PROMOTING CITIES THROUGH FESTIVALS
Authors: COMAN Ecaterina , BATRANU-PINTEA Vlad , TUDORICA Radu , TODERICI Ovidiu , GIRBEA Alexandra
Published: December 2023

Promoting cities only through historical heritage is no longer topical, especially for the new generations. The differentiation and promotion of a city can be achieved by organizing festivals, which could attract a constant number of tourists annually. The article wants to examine the characteristics of a festival that gives it the power to be popular and to evolve each year to attract more and more tourists. We needed to see what people cherish the most about these festivals and what values a festival needs to have to have the same success. A content analysis of internet posts and comments left by attendees at three very known festivals was conducted. We analyzed the information on Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and News sites. Based on the results of our study, we came up with some recommendations on how the festivals should be organized in order to increase the notoriety of a city, as well as the number of tourists.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES THAT SHARE SIMILARITIES. LIFE STORY, ROMANIAN, AND THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA STUDENTS
Authors: PLESCAN Costel , COJOCARU Igor , BATRANU-PINTEA Vlad , SOSOI Atena , GIRBEA Alexandra
Published: December 2023

This article wants to examine the typology of a young adult, the student, from past to present and future. We examined the lives of individuals that have in the present the same goal, or we might say having the same priorities, those of being a student and their life beyond that. We wanted to examine what in the past caused what they do in the present or what they want to do in the future. We also wanted to examine the differences between these two nations, even though we have a lot of similarities, and we are much alike, others might say. Through various techniques and especially using a common instrument in research, interviews, our main objective of this project was to see the difference between Romanian and Moldovan students when we talk about the main aspects of life, work, school, relationship and so on. The main methodologic approach was the sociologic questionnaire that we define as a logical and psychological sequence of questions, which in turn can be of different types It is imperative to analyze two similar cultures that share quite a lot of things and have many aspects in common. Cultural exchange also makes way for incredible and invaluable experiences that can only be conducted and lived in these unique interactions and actions, belonging to two distinct yet similar cultures.
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF WORKING FROM HOME IN THE CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Briciu Victor-Alexandru , Briciu Arabela , Floroiu Elena-Alexandra
Published: December 2023

Working from home (with several term variations: home-based work, homeworker, telecommuting) has become a major trend in recent years and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This topic is extremely relevant and interesting for both the corporate world and society, capturing the attention of many researchers. This paper provides more details on the transformations in communication and the importance of new digital tools and technologies that have become indispensable for corporate success in this new working paradigm. In this paper, the main objective is to identify the changes that have occurred with the emergence of working from home, which has become a new lifestyle for corporations, as a new necessity to adapt to rapid change. Through exploratory research using structured interviews with the employees of a Romanian corporation, we will assess the impact on employee productivity, specifically whether with the advent of the pandemic it has increased or, conversely, decreased. Information will be presented about the methodology used and objectives of the research which aims to identify how changes brought by working from home have influenced employee productivity and performance in the corporate environment. Findings show that even though employees find more concentration at home, at the same time they struggle to maintain work-life balance and face higher levels of burnout.
GENDER-ING ADVERTISEMENTS: TROPING THE FEMALE BODY
Authors: Necula Lidia Mihaela
Published: December 2023

One of the most compelling of all cultural and economic institutions, advertising is a genuine entertainer whose dramatic performance allows for the intrinsic and interdependent relationship between representational, interactive and compositional meanings. Traditional portrayals of the female body in advertising have been heavily relying on non-verbal modes generating a multiplicity of problematic messages co(n)textualized by extra-linguistic features that interact within the cognitive environment of the target audiences with a view to ultimately troping and exploiting the female body for commercial purposes.
From the sexualization of women�s bodies, to the use of unrealistic and idealized body standards that promote narrow beauty ideals, to the fragmentation and the dismembering of the female body, or to the technique of retouching and digital manipulation, the current paper looks into tropes used in advertising (viz. metaphors, metonymies, euphemisms, irony and humour) in a selection of gender-ing ads (both vintage and modern) mediating the female body figure.
LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE: THE EFFECTS OF VIRTUAL WORLDS ON TEENAGERS AND ADULTS ALIKE
Authors: BATRANU-PINTEA Vlad , COMAN Claudiu , DRAGUINEA Doina , PANAIT Salomeea , GROZA Madalin
Published: December 2023

This paper aims to analyze and discuss a concerning aspect regarding virtual worlds and their dangers, specifically. Many teenagers transcend themselves into artificial, phantasmagorical worlds. Set-ups such as vivid, evergreen maps containing different NPCs (non-player characters) that offer you missions for you to advance your progress and gain experience and gain more powerful items, potions, armor, or weapons to progress into the game are always present. Mobs (living entities within the game) are meant to be passive or aggressive and pose as potential victims (if they are weaker) or as real threats (if they are strong) to the real player that chooses to dive into the realm of the unknown. One of the biggest concerns that we will try to assess through extensive content analysis and data collected straight from different games is that there are quite a few people that become obsessed with their character and in-game life and start to show neglect towards themselves and inevitably towards their loved ones (parents, caretakers, children and even wives or husbands). It is similar with the hikkikomori phenomenon, commonly found in Japan. This double life is dangerous, because people slowly destroy their social lives, lose precious time which they could have done something more productive with and at the same time they become sedentary. Furthermore, there are many health risk factors that could potentially affect players, such as aiding obesity, vision problems, psychological problems, and even back problems. These on their own are unstoppable risks, due to how highly dependent on videogames some people become.
THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES� FACEBOOK DATING PAGES IN ESTABLISHING INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS
Authors: Coman Claudiu , Gavriluta Cristina , Bularca Maria Cristina , Bortos Sergiu , Ivascu Bianca
Published: December 2023

Ever since it was developed, the internet facilitated communication between individuals and created new ways of interaction by removing the barriers of space and time. Nowadays, people have a wide range of social networks which they can use for various purposes, one of the most popular social networks being Facebook. In this regard, people in general, and students, started to use Facebook not only to communicate with friends or family members, but also for educational and romantic purposes. All around the world, students from different universities created �crush� pages on Facebook, through which they could communicate and get in touch with people they were interested in, in an anonymous way, the messages being posted on the page by an administrator. Thus, we were interested in analyzing the way Romanian students interact on two of this �crush� pages. The first page is entitled UAIC Crush and belongs to the students of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University from Iasi, and the second page is entitled Unitbv Crush and belongs to the students of Transilvania University of Brasov. The purpose of our paper was to identify interaction patterns in the online environment, by creating a typology of students on the UAIC Crush and Unitbv Crush Facebook pages. The method used in order to conduct the research was content analysis, and the posts were analyzed according to certain dimensions established. The analysis period for the �UAIC Crush� Facebook page was February � April 2019, and for the �Unitbv Crush� Facebook page was February � April 2021. The results of the comparative analysis revealed that on both pages there were 6 common typologies of users, such as: dreamy/romantic; hesitant/undecided; sarcastic; charming; detached; pragmatic. In the case of the �Unitbv Crush� Facebook page, we found another two typologies of users: benevolent and talkative. In this regard, from a theoretical point of view, our research manages to expand on the literature about online dating in the case of students, and from a practical point of view, it provides a framework for the type of students which interact on Facebook �crush� pages, and for the type of content they post.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITIZATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Authors: Nyvlt Vladimir , Kubecka Karel
Published: December 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation that requires changes to traditional business processes. This transformation involves the use of digital models, which necessitates a shift in communication practices among construction partners. All participants in the construction process must have an interactive overview of construction progress and changes at any given time, which creates new challenges such as data protection, responsibility, and competence for construction changes. This research highlights the need for construction companies to change their business processes to accommodate the use of digital models. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication among all parties involved in the construction process, including contractors, subcontractors, and management. The study suggests that resistance to change is a significant barrier to the implementation of digital models, which is often caused by a lack of understanding of the benefits they bring in the long run. The research also identifies communication problems as a major challenge, including issues related to data redundancy and information sharing. Resistance to change management is mainly reflected in the resistance of management to change communication processes, which leads to a change in culture. Implementation of digital models requires a change in the construction industry's culture, which involves a shift in established practices and processes. The study recommends mapping the BIM information solution into the context of ERP systems used by construction companies to ensure successful digitization of the construction industry.
E-GOVERNMENT AND DECREASE THE CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX
Authors: Schin George-Cristian , Pripoaie Rodica , Matic Andreea-Elena
Published: December 2023

This study explores an important problem in public administration services, namely digitalize public administration or E-government. In the present paper we aim at analyzing the relationship between E-government and the level of corruption, measured by the Corruption Perceptions Index. At the international and European level, a series of indicators such as EGDI or DESI are used to measure the degree of digitization of a country. We have achieved a statistical analysis regarding the existing correlation between e-governance and the CPI and found the existence of a strong indirect relationship. The digitization of public services leads in the majority of cases to the decrease of corruption, as well as to increasing the quality of life of citizens and a better collection of public revenues in the case of digitalization of payments. Thus, all states should be interested in digitizing acceleration and e-government as a way to increase the quality of services offered to citizens, but also to reduce bureaucracy and corruption.
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING IN THE CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Authors: Katsarski Nikolay
Published: December 2023

Sustainability accounting is a way of accounting that considers the economic, social, and environmental impacts of an organization's activities. Key theoretical concepts and practices in sustainability accounting include triple bottom line accounting, environmental accounting, social accounting, integrated reporting, materiality, and assurance. Common sustainability accounting indicators include carbon footprint, water usage, waste generation, energy consumption, social impact, biodiversity, economic impact, and supply chain sustainability. Practice issues in sustainability accounting include data availability and quality, materiality and stakeholder engagement, measurement and reporting standards, integration with financial reporting, verification and assurance, and cost and resource constraints. By addressing these practice issues, organizations can improve their sustainability accounting practices, identify areas for improvement, set sustainability goals, and demonstrate their sustainability performance to stakeholders.
THE SILENT THREAT: LONG-COVID'S CARDIAC CONSEQUENCES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENTS CARE
Authors: Orga-Dumitriu Dan
Published: December 2023

The article examines the cardiac consequences of long-COVID and their implications for patient care. Long-COVID refers to persistent symptoms and complications that occur in some patients after apparent recover from COVID-19.
One concerning aspect of long-COVID is cardiac involvement. Recent studies have found that some patients with long-COVID may experience cardiac complications, including myocarditis, ventricular dysfunction, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and blood clot formation. These conditions can persist in the long term and have significant implications for cardiac health and patients' quality of life.
This article emphasizes the importance of careful evaluation and monitoring of patients with long-COVID regarding cardiovascular health. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary, including functional assessment of the heart, monitoring of cardiac rhythm and inflammation markers, and assessment of thromboembolic risk. The implications for patient care, including managing persistent cardiovascular symptoms and managing cardiovascular risk factors, and implementing a personal rehabilitation plan, are discussed.
In conclusion, long-COVID can pose a silent threat to cardiac health, and understanding its consequences and implications for patient care is crucial. Further researches are needed to develop optimal management strategies and effective therapeutic interventions to minimize the long-term impact of cardiac conditions among patients with long-COVID.
ANALYSIS OF URBAN TRAFFIC POLLUTION UNDER SUMMER AND WINTER CONDITIONS
Authors: Paraschiv Spiru
Published: December 2023

Urban pollution caused by traffic has become a global issue in recent years. Urban pollution is significantly influenced by weather conditions, and the study examines the impact of meteorological parameters such as temperature, solar radiation, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and wind speed on the pollution levels of O3, NO, NO2, NOx, and SO2 in summer compared to winter. During summer, the average concentration of O3 is higher than in winter, while the average concentrations of NO2, NO, NOx, which are precursors to ozone formation, are lower than in winter. However, the concentration of SO2 is much higher in summer than in winter. This study indicates that pollution is more pronounced in summer with O3 and SO2. This ozone pollution is primarily due to nitrogen oxides reacting with other chemicals under the influence of solar radiation. The correlation coefficients between O3, NO2, NO, NOx concentrations and meteorological parameters have varied significantly in both seasons. High concentrations of O3 have a strong negative correlation with NO2, NO, and NOx, and a strong positive correlation with solar radiation.
DRONES AND URBAN QUALITY OF LIFE: A CONCEPT OF SOCIAL ASSESSMENT METHOD
Authors: Wieczorek Andrzej , Stecula Kinga , Orzel Bartosz , Kazmierczak Jan
Published: December 2023

In every sphere of human life, its proper quality is important. Therefore, quality of life is of interest to various fields of knowledge, including philosophy, psychology, sociology, medicine, etc. The quality of life also is important for engineers who have an impact on the technosphere, i.e., technical means whose features (construction, operational, condition and ergonomic), determine the quality of human life � user or operator of the given technical mean. Shaping these features at the stages of the life cycle (which are design, construction, production, and exploitation) has an impact on management in areas inhabited by people, including cities, shaping their standard of living. Therefore, there is an urgent need to assess the characteristics of various technical means that function in cities and determine their impact on the quality of life of residents. An opportunity in this respect may be the implementation of the concept of social assessment of technology (Technology Assessment), which assumes the use of methods and techniques that are the result of the work of specialists-representatives of various fields of knowledge, including those representing technical and social sciences. Drones, which are used for various purposes, are among the innovative technical means used more and more often in cities. Their purchase for the needs of various applications must be preceded by an analysis based on technical, economic, environmental, but also social criteria. The article proposes the concept of a method for assessing the quality of life of a resident of a city where drones are used and/or operated. This assessment will be carried out using the original quality of life assessment model, which allows the calculation of the value of the original quality of life measure based on data from surveys.
UAVs IN SMART CITIES: PUBLIC PERCEPTION PROBLEMATICS
Authors: Orzel Bartosz , Stecula Kinga , Wieczorek Andrzej , Kazmierczak Jan
Published: December 2023

The city environment surrounds its inhabitants with various technical means that support them every day. These means include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), that is drones. The presence of drones in cities, including smart cities, may cause controversy among residents related to the threat to the safety of using drones, interference with privacy, emitted sounds, monitoring, and other discomfort. Therefore, in the stage of increasing drone prevalence of the use in smart cities, the social perception of them by residents should be examined and taken into account. A certain novelty in this area is the analysis of social aspects, which is associated with the term Technology Assessment. Therefore, the authors conducted research on drone perception and their impact on quality of life using the following methods: literature study and survey. The article discusses the problem of drones in cities, referring to issues such as privacy (surveillance, data collection, monitoring, etc.), security, sounds, and many others. This first stage is based on the literature review and the authors� own experience and observations. This stage is the entrance to the survey development addressed to city residents. It allowed determining the areas for research on social perception and evaluation of drones. The results of research can contribute to increasing knowledge about residents' fears and expectations towards drones in smart cities, better city management, and improved the quality of life.
AN OVERVIEW OF TURKEY'S ENERGY PROJECTION
Authors: Bilgic Isilay
Published: December 2023

Today, renewable energy technologies have been gaining attention more than ever result of the environmental and atmospheric destructive influences of fossil fuels. Renewable energy resources should be taken into account for the strategic opportunities that enable countries to improve their quality of life. Renewable energy resources, such as photovoltaic, solar, tide, wind, and hydrogen energies are still under development period. Due to economic and technological growth and getting increased population, energy consumption is getting higher every year. Renewable energy will also contribute to energy security issues. Turkey�s energy consumption is dependent on expensive imported fossil energies and they have significant impacts on the domestic economy and air pollution. So green energy resources appear to be the most important remedies for clean and sustainable energy in Turkey. Indeed, Turkey is a rich country in terms of natural resources. Unfortunately, the consumpted energy in the world as well as Turkey is still mostly based on fossil-based fuels. Accordingly, this article aims to summarize the current energy consumption in Turkey by giving an overview of the situation of energy resources in the world and Turkey.
THE CONSEQUENCES OF CLOSING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ ON EU ENERGY SECURITY
Authors: Bilgic Isilay
Published: December 2023

The world is faced with a difficult energy crisis due to the lackage of fossil fuels, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war. The regions where fossil energy resources are found and produced in the world and the regions with high-energy consumption are separated from each other. For this reason, the transportation of energy from the source regions to the regions where the use consumption is done highly brings along cost and energy security problems. The political stance of Iran and regional conflicts are being dictated that together with Hormuz, the Bab-el Mandeb strait will also be another crisis point and geopardise the fuel transportation to Europe. Closing the Strait of Hormuz will put Europe in a more difficult energy situation. The Strait of Hormuz is an important transit point controlling the outflow of the fossil-energy-rich Persian Gulf, located between Iran and Oman (the Arabian Peninsula). In this study, the possible effects of the European Union on energy security in the event of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz because of possible political crises have been examined and strategic approaches have been proposed about what alternative transportation routes and lines should be to meet energy needs.
Pembatasan Nilai Perkara Yang Dapat Diajukan Banding Dan Kasasi Untuk Mewujudkan Asas Peradilan Cepat Sederhana Biaya Ringan
Authors: Ngilawane Cavin George , Mote Herry Hendri Fernando , Fenetiruma Raymond Paradeys
Published: December 2023

Pengadilan sebagai sarana yang banyak dipakai oleh warga negara dalam menyelesaikan masalah tentunya diharapkan dapat menjadi lembaga yang dapat memuaskan keinginan dan kehendak dari warga pencari keadilan. Namun dalam praktiknya di pengadilan seringkali ditemukan hal yang mengganjal dalam sistem peradilan yang tidak efektif dan efisien, penyelesaian perkara memakan waktu bertahun-tahun, proses yang lama, dapat diajukan hukum yang berkepanjangan mulai dari banding, kasasi dan peninjauan kembali, setelah berkekuatan hukum tetap, eksekusi dibenturkan lagi hukum verzet. Selain proses yang lama dan biaya mahal, penyelesaian sengketa melalui litigasi juga menimbulkan penumpukan jumlah perkara di pengadilan. Adagium yang menyatakan peradilan cepat, sedehana dan biaya ringan dirasakan tidak efektif bagi para pencari keadilan di Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran dari lembaga Makamah Agung untuk mewujudkan asas perdilan cepat, sederhana dan biaya ringan. Penelitian hukum normatif dipilih sebagai jenis penelitian pada penulisan ini dengan data sekunder yang terdiri dari bahan hukum primer dan sekunder menjadi lingkup jenis data yang dikaji. Alat pengumpul data yang digunakan berupa studi kepustakaan dan dalam analisis data dilakukan pendekatan politik hokum. Analisis data menggunakan metode deduktif yang kemudian diuraikan secara deskriptif kualitatif dalam kesimpulannya. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa untuk mengurangi penumpukan perkara perdata di Makamah Agung khusunya yang nilai perkara tertentu (kecil) demi mewujudkan asas peradilan cepat sederhana biaya murah, maka telah dilakukan pembatasan upaya hukum dalam bentuk undang, undang, PERMA dan SEMA, dan MA telah membuat cetak biru untuk melakukan pembatasan nilai perkara yang bisa dilakukan upaya hukum kasasi.
Dikotomi Pendekatan Keadilan Restoratif Pada Lembaga Kejaksaan dan Kepolisian Republik Indonesia
Authors: Manubulu Isakh Benyamin , Neonbeni Randy V , Prathama Anak Agung Gede Agung Indra
Published: December 2023

Kerangka teoritis dari RJ sebagai sebuah ‘konsep terbuka’ memberikan peluang terhadap perluasan tafsir RJ dalam praktik institutional aparat penegak hukum di Indonesia seperti halnya kejaksaan dan Kepolisian Republik Indonesia. Dalam hal menyikapi kondisi tersebut, maka ditetapkan PERKAP 8/21 dan PERJA 5/20 yang menjadi sebuah norma injungtif dari pelaksanaan RJ. Namun meskipun demikian terdapat beberapa hal yang patut untuk dianalisis seperti halnya ‘process value’ dari RJ sehingga dengan berfokus pada 2 (dua) rumusan masalah yakni pertama, bagaimana pengaturan RJ pada lembaga kepolisian RI dan Kejaksaan RI serta kedua, Dimana letak dikotomi dari kedua kebijakan tersebut?. Penulisan artikel ini menggunakan jenis penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan analisis dan konseptual, serta pendekatan perundang-undangan. Dengan demikian, tulisan ini menampilkan hasil bahwa Kepolisian RI memiliki kewenangan untuk melaksanakan RJ dalam PERKAP 8/21 sedangkan Kejaksaan melalui PERJA 5/20. Sedangkan menggunakan ide proses nilai di Ness et.al menunjukan bahwa karakteristik dari RJ telah dipenuhi dari kedua kebijakan tersebut namun tidak spesifik sehingga perlu untuk dilakukan evaluasi terhadap ciri dari RJ yang mempromosikan penguatan dan perbaikan bagi korban dan pelaku serta batasan kewenangan untuk melaksanakan RJ secara informal.
ANALISIS KUALITAS LAYANAN PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM PADA PELAYANAN AIR BERSIH DI KECAMATAN TIRAWUTA KABUPATEN KOLAKA TIMUR
Authors: Fetni  , Sudirman Baso  , Anis Ribcalia Septiana
Published: December 2023

The research aims to analyze the quality of PDAM Tirta Simbune services in East Kolaka Regency, with a focus on clean water services in Tirawuta District. East Kolaka Regency has abundant water resource potential, but there are still various challenges in providing quality and adequate drinking water to the community. This research uses secondary data analysis methods and customer surveys to identify existing problems and increase understanding of customer needs and expectations for PDAM services. Data was collected from PDAM, the local government, and through a survey involving several PDAM customers in Tirawuta District. The research results illustrate that the service quality of PDAM Tirta Simbune is quite good when seen from direct evidence, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy, but there is still a need for improvements in facilities and infrastructure. Meanwhile, factors that influence service quality are external influences and also internal influences. Internal influences can relatively be controlled by the company, for example, facilities and infrastructure, discipline, employee responsibility, employee ability, politeness, speed of response, ease of service procedures, suitability of procedures, clarity of service, and thoroughness of transactions, while external influences such as building relationships with customers, flow Dry season, rainy season flow and professionalism in resolving customer complaints.
SIKAP MASYARAKAT TERHADAP POLITIK UANG PADA PEMILIHAN KEPALA DAEARAH SERENTAK TAHUN 2024 KABUPATEN MUNA BARAT
Authors: Muhammad Ishak Syahadat  , Iriyani Astuti Arief  , La Ode Efrianto
Published: December 2023

This research purpose is to find out the people’s attitudes about money politics in the simultaneous regional head elections of 2024, especially in the villages of Barangka, Lapolea, and Sawerigadi in the Barangka District of the West Muna Regency. This research uses the theory of money politics to find out people’s attitudes in the selection of regional head candidates, whether by carrying out various forms of money politics such as; buying votes, giving personal goods, services and events, giving group goods, and pork barrel projects. It’s interesting to know this because, in the Barangka district, voters typically abstain from casting ballots, if they receive no benefits. The data collection technique is used by distributing questionnaires, literature reviews, and documentation with data analysis techniques which consist of three stages, they are; data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research results found that a significant amount of people were received money or other goods from candidates competing in the legislative and regional head elections in the 2024 elections. About thirty percent (30%) of the people in the Barangka District receive money or gifts given by the candidates. This percentage is very high considering that the people in Barangka District are traditional voters who have not been much influenced by technological and information advances. Money politics typically focuses on voter groups in the 25-30 age range and acts as a success team to distribute money from candidates to the public.
Custom Convolution Neural Network for Breast Cancer Detection
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication, BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India., T Thyagaraj , Prasanna Keshava ,   Department of Horticulture, Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga (Karnataka), India., S A Hariprasad ,   Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru (Karnataka), India.
Published: December 2023

Breast cancer remains a serious global health issue. Leveraging the use of deep learning techniques, this study presents a custom Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) framework for the detection of breast cancer. With the specific objective of accurate classification of breast cancer, a framework is made to analyze high-dimensional medical image information. The CNN's architecture, which consists of specifically developed layers and activation components tailored for the categorization of breast cancer, is described in detail. Utilizing the BreakHis dataset, which comprises biopsy slide images of patients in a range of cancer stages, the model is trained and verified. Comparing our findings to conventional techniques, we find notable gains in sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Gray-Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) features extracted from the BreakHis dataset was used to analyze the performance on sequential neural network, transfer learning and machine learning models. After analysis, we have proposed hybrid models of CNN-SVM, CNN-KNN, CNN-Logistic regression and achieved accuracy of about 95.2%.
Fuzzy System Approximation based Adaptive Sliding Mode Control for Nonlinear System
Authors:   Department of Instrumentation Engineering, Jorhat Engineering College, Jorhat Assam, India., Pathak Dr. Monisha , Buragohain Dr. Mrinal ,   Department of Electrical Engineering, Jorhat Engineering College, Jorhat Assam, India.
Published: December 2023

In this paper, an adaptive sliding mode control utilizing a fuzzy system approximation is introduced. The fuzzy system is used to approximate the unknown function of an uncertain nonlinear system. The robustness of the system is ensured by the sliding mode control, while the adaptive fuzzy system improves real-time performance. To approximate unknown nonlinearities, a set of fuzzy rules is formulated whose parameters are adjusted in real-time by an adaptive algorithm. The chattering problem of sliding mode control is satisfactorily resolved, and stable operation is assured.
Regional Digest Aggregation based on Opportunities in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors:   Faculty, Department of Computer Science, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam., Nguyen Chi Quynh , Bich Do Ngoc thi ,   Faculty of Department, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Published: December 2023

It is desirable to reduce the amount of data collected in sensor networks to reduce energy consumption and to extend network lifetime while one should extract as much information as possible to allow support for heterogeneous user queries. There have been a number of aggregation proposals, aiming at reducing the amount of data communications within the sensor network, mainly focused on supporting limited and simple types of queries such as SUM, COUNT, AVG, MIN/MAX. Unfortunately, user queries are not limited by these simple types of aggregates and cannot be predicted a-priori. In this paper we propose an aggregation-framework that produces regional digests at a parameter defined granularity such that arbitrary user queries can be supported. Since the success of the aggregation policy greatly depends on the integrated routing mechanisms we evaluate the performance of our approach under alternative routing approaches. Our experimental results suggest at least 3-fold improvement in spatial accuracy at a relatively small expense of increased energy consumption.
Building Refurbishments from the Perspective of Economic Efficiency in the Selection of Materials, Based on the Method of Paired Comparison and Benefit Analysis
Authors:   PhD Student, Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University Brno, Zemědělská Brno, Czech Republic., Sobolewski Mario
Published: December 2023

When renovating buildings, it is essential to have detailed discussions with the investor at the beginning of the refurbishment process to enable sustainable and meaningful development. People often talk about energy-saving technologies in building refurbishments and their impact on the environment. Pairwise comparisons and utility analyses offer an excellent tool to influence the materials used, their properties, and availability, resulting in the reduction of emissions and negative impacts on the environment. Building physics calculations of insulatingmaterials are crucial in refurbishment projects, but it is equally important to present the various criteria to the investor. For instance, optimal insulation thickness with insulation value can be considered economical, leading to fewer transports or better technologies used during transport and processing that result in lower emissions. Recycling building material is another aspect that should be considered, and the weighting can be controlled with the investor. The investor can easily recognize which decision impacts the result and how negative influences on the environment can be minimized. This research report examines the mutual influences of ecological and economic aspects in the refurbishment of residential buildings. The method of pairwise comparison with the benefit analysis is recommended as it is related to problem detection and provides an evaluation of positive as well as negative preferences. A data analysis over an extended period is recommended to optimize future refurbishments, and a target/actual state must be documented. From this, three main characters can be developed. Firstly, conditions or urban planning regulations and directives, such as minimum standards for windows (wood) or insulating materials for facades or roofs, can exert control and influence. Secondly, focus on tax aspects such as subsidies or grants. Thirdly, advice for investors can provide a plausible and understandable explanation of the basis for the decision based on the requirements, provisions, and tax aspects.
La violencia obscena, la violencia en escena: los conflictos en el Oriente Medio en el teatro español contemporáneo
Authors: Bellomi Paola
Published: December 2023

Contemporary Spanish theatre has sporadically dealt with recent or ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, but with extremely interesting results: Palestinians, Israelis, Iraqis, Moroccans, Syrians are characters that appear in texts such as El suicidio del ángel by Aurora Mateos (2007), Bajo el cielo de Gaza by Luis Matilla (2015) or Mare Nostrum, finis somnia vuestra by Marco Magoa (2016). Violence is, unfortunately, the red thread that binds an otherwise heterogeneous production in terms of verbal and theatrical language. The contribution aims to investigate the expressive modes through which the obscenity of war, conflicts, clashes, blood, wounds are brought to the stage.
Effects of small marine energy deployments on oceanographic systems
Authors: Whiting Jonathan , Garavelli Lysel , Farr Hayley , Copping Andrea
Published: December 2023

The placement and operation of marine energy deployments in the ocean have the potential to change flow patterns, decrease wave heights, and/or remove energy from the oceanographic system. Changes in oceanographic systems resulting from harvesting marine energy, particularly tidal and wave energy, may be of concern. These changes include alterations in nearfield and farfield physical processes, as well as potential secondary environmental effects such as changes in sediment transport patterns, biological processes, or coastal erosion. Knowledge of changes in oceanographic systems associated with marine energy is primarily available from numerical modeling studies, informed by some laboratory tests and very few field measurements. A literature review was conducted using the Tethys knowledge base and other online sources, building on conclusions from the Ocean Energy Systems-Environmental State of the Science report. Potential changes in oceanographic systems that may be caused by marine energy differ between tidal and wave devices because of different extraction mechanisms and siting locations. Numerical models show that tidal extraction on the order of hundreds of megawatts or with significant channel blockage is required to create changes in oceanographic processes that exceed natural variability. Effects from wave energy extraction in arrays are localized and dependent on array spacing and proximity to the shore. Available evidence supports the conclusion that the risk of significant environmental effects from such changes could be retired (i.e., less investigation required for every project) for small deployments—those representative of the state of the industry in 2021. Determining changes in oceanographic systems to be low risk for small deployments can thereby streamline environmental consenting by reducing monitoring needs at this early stage in the industry.
Severe anaphylaxis in children: Definitions, etiology, and preventive approaches
Authors: Pampura Alexander N. , Esakova Natalia V.
Published: December 2023

Anaphylaxis is a generalized allergic reaction, and its severe course has a potential risk of fatal outcome. The course of each episode of anaphylaxis is the result of a complex interaction between the patient and some internal and external factors (concomitant diseases, profile and level of sensitization, features of allergen exposure, intercurrent infections, etc.). Currently, the clinical and biological features of severe anaphylaxis are not well characterized; however, arterial hypotension and/or loss of consciousness are usually observed in these patients, possibly without typical symptoms from the skin, whereas the outcome of the disease is associated with the possibility of timely emergency medical care. The lack of generally accepted reliable individual prognostic predictors for determining this group of patients is a serious problem. Very little data are available on subfatal/fatal anaphylaxis in pediatric patients, and approaches to it are often based on clinical experience in other age groups. This article presents a systematization of data in the context of severe and subfatal/fatal anaphylaxis in pediatrics to understand the etiology, risk factors, and markers of severe life-threatening allergic reactions in children and the possibilities of their prevention.
Cutaneous mastocytosis and allergic diseases in children: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Kasikhina Elena I. , Potekaev Nikolay N. , Ostretsova Maria N. , Zhukova Olga V. , Okenaeva Aizhan , Markovich Ksenia I.
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: Mastocytosis is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by abnormal accumulation of clonal mast cells in one or more organs. Comorbidities in patients with mastocytosis include IgE-dependent allergies, psychiatric or psychological disorders, and vitamin D deficiency. Despite the clinical similarities between allergies and mastocytosis, only a few European studies have considered these comorbidities.
AIM: To analyze the frequency of concomitant-allergic diseases in children with cutaneous mastocytosis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data of 248 children aged 6 months to 17 years who were diagnosed with cutaneous mastocytosis and received outpatient treatment and observation at the Moscow Scientific and Practical Center for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology between March 2022 and June 2023 were analyzed. Serum levels of total and allergen-specific IgE were analyzed in children with and without allergic diseases. In addition, a positive history of allergy was analyzed in close relatives of children with cutaneous mastocytosis.
RESULTS: Every third child (36.7%) with cutaneous mastocytosis had a concomitant allergic disease. Relatives of 27.4% of the examined children had allergic diseases. The process was significantly more often accompanied by allergic diseases in children with mastocytomas than in those with maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis (χ2=45.46; p=0.001). The level of total IgE was not a statistically significant sign of the presence of allergic diseases in cutaneous mastocytosis (χ2=1.161; p=0.3). Allergen-specific IgE was detected in 47.2% of the children with allergic diseases. Among children without signs of food allergy and pollinosis, asymptomatic low and moderate sensitization to any plant product and birch was detected in 26.5%. Sensitization to respiratory allergens was found in 8% of children with cutaneous mastocytosis without allergic diseases.
CONCLUSIONS: In Russia, this study demonstrated for the first time a high incidence of allergic diseases in children with cutaneous mastocytosis. The results showed that all clinical forms of mastocytosis in children, including cutaneous mastocytosis, should be subjected to interdisciplinary observation and examination. The timely detection of comorbid allergic diseases contributes to the development of individual techniques for the treatment and prevention of complications and anaphylaxis.
Moisturizers for the treatment and prophylaxis of atopic dermatitis exacerbations
Authors: Chernushevich Daria D. , Shtyrbul Olga V. , Grebenchenko Elena I. , Fedenko Elena S.
Published: December 2023

Atopic dermatitis is a global problem with increasing prevalence. Genetic predisposition to allergies, epidermal barrier dysfunction, and T2 immune response underlie atopic dermatitis. Xerosis, itchy skin, and exacerbation are the main atopic dermatitis symptoms, leading to increased permeability of allergens and microbes through the damaged epidermis and to the development of sensitization. The main purpose of atopic dermatitis therapy is to achieve long-term remission and improve quality of life. Topical treatment includes glucocorticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, and emollients to reduce inflammation, xerosis, and infection prevention. Daily use of effective emollients as basic skin care can improve epidermal barrier function, provide skin hydration, and reduce the need for topical glucocorticosteroids.
Diagnostic verification and routing of children with bronchial asthma using the current information system capabilities
Authors: Denisova Anita R. , Geppe Natalia A. , Malahov Aleksandr B. , Denisova Veronika D. , Gaboshvili Nikoloz M.
Published: December 2023

Asthma is a heterogeneous, chronic, and recurrent inflammatory lung disease that also affects children. In recent decades, the incidence of bronchial asthma has been steadily increasing. In 2021, asthma affected 0.89% and 1.87% of Russian children aged 0–14 and 15–17 years, respectively; however, the prevalence of asthma according to official statistics is lower than the real data. Therefore, a significant proportion of patients do not receive proper treatment, which ultimately affects the quality of life of these patients and their parents. Early and accurate diagnosis of bronchial asthma and identification of children with an uncontrolled disease course will provide an opportunity to select/change therapy to achieve remission, thereby preventing possible negative consequences of the disease. In Moscow, according to Order No. 947n of the Ministry of Health of Russia, to improve the quality of medical services, including outpatient care, the Unified Medical Information and Analytical System (UMIAS) has been implemented, which has improved the availability and quality of medical services of public healthcare institutions in the city. This study proposes simple algorithms, and their integration into the UMIAS system will facilitate diagnosis verification for pediatricians and provide allergologists with tools for timely and structured routing of patients with uncontrolled bronchial asthma.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE ORTESE MULTIFUNCIONAL ADAPTADA PARA MEMBROS SUPERIORES DE PACIENTES COM TRAUMATISMO RAQUIMEDULAR
Authors: Melo Aureliana Coelho de , Malcher Evelly Lays Santos , Silva Paola Katherine Esteves da , Pereira Nathália Cristina Silva
Published: December 2023

Introdução: O traumatismo raquimedular (TRM), frequentemente referido como lesão da medula espinhal, é uma condição médica de alta gravidade resultante de lesões ou danos à medula espinhal, uma estrutura nervosa localizada na coluna vertebral que acomete o membro superior. Objetivo: Demonstrar a confecção de uma órtese multifuncional adaptada para membros superiores (MMSS), para pacientes com traumatismo raquimedular nível C5 e C6, ajustável que auxilie no manejo de objetos variados a fim de melhorar a independência na atividade de vida diária dos mesmos. Material e métodos: Manifesta-se como uma pesquisa experimental, por meio da elaboração de um protótipo de órtese multifuncional para paciente com TRM alto, para posteriormente analisar a melhora dos pacientes em relação à independência das atividades de vida diária. Resultados: Foram encontradas 30 fontes da literatura, contudo, apenas 17 foram utilizadas, entre o ano de 2011 a 2022, referenciando o uso de órtese para pacientes com TRM. O produto resultou em um material aplicado ao corpo, pensado e desenvolvido de forma simples com o intuito de facilitar o máximo possível o seu uso, melhorando a funcionalidade de MMSS dos pacientes diagnosticados com TRM alto. A órtese foi desenvolvida por um modelo que se ajusta na mão por auxílio de um velcro para que haja melhor encaixe possível. Ela foi ajustada para cada função específica, tendo velcro com elástico para o correto posicionamento do copo, e outras estruturas menores também feitas com velcro e elástico para melhor execução das funções de escovar os dentes, escrever, entre outras. Discussão: O desenvolvimento de órteses multifuncionais adaptadas para MMSS em pacientes com traumatismo raquimedular é crucial para restaurar uma funcionalidade perdida. Essas órteses inovadoras buscam não apenas fornecer suporte físico, mas também promover a independência e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Conclusão: O modelo experimental acessível concebido fornece uma distribuição eficaz de força nos músculos, evitando sobrecargas que excedam os limites de lesão. É essencial seguir, expandir e aprofundar a pesquisa para identificar os resultados mais importantes do uso do dispositivo de suporte.