bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Das Christkind und der Kaiser
Authors: Nawrocki Paul
Published: November 2024

Thomas Sternberg vertritt in seinem Aufsatz Das Christkind von Bordesholm die These, dass die Christkindfigur, die sich im Tabernakel der Bordesholmer Predella befindet, ursprünglich als Symbol für die sonst auf dem
Retabel fehlende Darstellung der Menschwerdung Christi dort aufgestellt wurde. Diese Deutung ist zu verwerfen, wie die Bedeutung des Fronleichnamsfestes in Bordesholm und die zahlreichen spätmittelalterlichen
Sakramentsschränke zeigen. Die Herstellung von Christusfiguren war um 1500 beliebt und weit verbreitet. Es gibt jedoch keine Belege für ihre Aufstellung in sakramentalen Tabernakeln. In seiner Interpretation der
beiden Säulenfiguren, die den Altar begleiten, verweist Thomas Sternberg auf die Hypothese, dass es sich um die berühmte Szene aus der Goldenen Legende handelt, in der die tiburtinische Sibylle dem Kaiser Augustus
die Geburt Christi ankündigt. Damit soll die ansonsten nicht belegte Annahme gerechtfertigt werden, dass Augustus als Friedensfürst und Altarstifter eine Vorbildwirkung auf Friedrich hatte. Die neuere Forschung
lehnt die Augustus-Version aus guten Gründen ab. Die umfassendere Deutung, dass die prophezeiende Sibylle das christliche Weltbild an König Salomo annähern will, lässt Sternberg nicht gelten.
Jacob Pagendarms Stimmbücher
Authors: Petersen Birger
Published: November 2024

Um 1700 wurden in den Gottesdiensten an der Hauptkirche St. Marien in Lübeck Choräle in der Regel mehrstimmig zur Führung des Gemeindegesangs bzw. in Alternatim-Praxis musiziert – und der Kantor benutzte dafür
handschriftliche und gedruckte Kantionale und vierstimmige Choralbücher. Der Schülerchor pflegte die rein homophone Tradition des Choralsatzes: den vierstimmigen Kantionalsatz mit der Choralmelodie im Sopran.
Für das zu Beginn des 18. Jahrhunderts vorgelegte erste amtliche Lübeckische Gesang-Buch komponierte der Lübecker Kantor Johann Jacob Pagendarm vierstimmige Choralsätze für den Chor »für die Melodeyen derer 303
zusammen synd, in denn 4. neugemachten Gesangbüchern con canto, Alto, Tenor et Basso […]«. Deren Stimmbücher waren vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg noch vollständig, nach ihrer Restitution in den 1980er Jahren sind im
Bestand des Lübecker Stadtarchivs noch drei erhalten (Diskant, Alt und Tenor). Der Beitrag geht der Frage nach, welche Funktion die in diesen Stimmbüchern niedergelegten Sätze im Gottesdienst hatten, wie dieser
mehrstimmige Satz beschaffen war und inwiefern es möglich ist, die fehlende Bassstimme zu rekonstruieren – und damit auf diesem Weg ein Zeugnis der Lübecker Gottesdienste zur Amtszeit Dieterich Buxtehudes.
Die Watussi auf dem Wasser
Authors: Peiter Anne
Published: November 2024

Ausgehend von kolonialen Bildarchiven, in denen sich Fotos des 1928 vom Stapel gelaufenen Schiffes ›Watussi‹ erhalten haben, untersucht der Beitrag ausgewählte Jugendromane, anthropologische Publikationen und Reiseberichte aus der Zeit des Kolonialismus. Das Ziel besteht darin, die Hintergründe freizulegen, die die Deutsche Afrika-Linie dazu bewog, dem Schiff den Namen einer der drei ›Ethnien‹ Ruandas zu geben. Der Hamiten-Mythos, der auf einer Jahrhunderte alten Exegese zur biblischen Noah-Geschichte beruhte, verband sich im 19. Jahrhundert mit antisemitischen Stereotypen, was zu deren Übertragung auf die Bevölkerungsgruppe der Tutsi führte. Die ambivalente Mischung aus Bewunderung und Ressentiment, die im Kaiserreich die Wahrnehmung dieser Minderheit prägte, war fixiert auf die Körpergrösse derselben. Mit dieser verbanden sich wiederum Fragen von sozialen Hierarchien, geographischen Herkünften, Intelligenzgraden und ›ethnisch geprägten‹ Charaktereigenschaften. Da die ethnischen Stereotypen zur Eskalation von Konflikten seit der Hutu-Revolution des Jahres 1959 beigetragen haben, steht bei der Analyse von ethnifizierenden Zeugnissen mittelbar auch die ideologiegeschichtliche Basis des Genozids zur Debatte, der 1994 über eine Million Menschen das Leben kosten sollte.
Gesang und Gesellschaft zwischen den Meeren
Authors: Hering Rainer
Published: November 2024

Der Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über Quellen zur Musikgeschichte im Landesarchiv Schleswig-Holstein und arbeitet an konkreten Beispielen die Verbindung von Justiz und Musik im 20. Jahrhundert heraus.
Deutlich wird, dass Musik ein integraler Bestandteil von Gesellschafts- und nicht nur von Kulturgeschichte ist.
O Impacto da Escassez de Medicamentos nos Interiores do Brasil
Authors: Nascimento Marta da Silva
Published: November 2024

Introdução: A escassez de medicamentos é uma questão de saúde pública que afeta principalmente as regiões mais remotas do Brasil. A ausência desses insumos essenciais, seja por períodos curtos ou longos, pode compromete a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar da população. Objetivo: Descrever o impacto da escassez de medicamentos nos interiores do Brasil. Método: Estudo de revisão bibliográfica com abordagem qualitativa, de artigos disponíveis nas bases de dados Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online), National Library of Medicine (PubMed) e BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde), utilizando as palavras-chave: "Farmácia no interior", "Assistência farmacêutica", "Medicamentos", e "Escassez em farmácias". No qual foram incluídos somente estudos publicados em português e inglês, com um recorte temporal entre os anos de 2019 a 2024. Resultados: Averígua-se que a falta de medicamentos em regiões interioranas é um problema multifacetado que exige soluções abrangentes, incluindo melhorias na infraestrutura, gestão de estoques e o trabalho integrado de diferentes profissionais da saúde, especialmente dos farmacêuticos que prestam assistência local, trabalhando em conjunto com outros profissionais de saúde para garantir um atendimento de qualidade à população. Conclusões: A implementação de farmácias com serviços farmacêuticos, em áreas rurais e remotas do país, representa uma estratégia eficaz para otimizar o acesso equitativo à assistência farmacêutica e promover a saúde da população.
A Rare Challenging Case of Rectal Foreign Body Insertion
Authors: Dungrani Mihir , Bahera Binoy , G Bhatt Jatin , Vagadia J. G.
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Rectal foreign body insertion poses diagnostic and management challenges, often linked to sexual activities, with significant complications possible.  Presentation of Case: A 21-year-old male inserted an iron rod through his anus to relieve constipation. Examination revealed no visible anal injury or complications, although he experienced abdominal pain and had mild intellectual disability.  Clinical Discussion: Rectal foreign bodies, often inserted for sexual gratification, pose serious risks. Common among intoxicated individuals, they can cause blockage, bleeding, and pain. Rectal examinations are vital for diagnosing foreign bodies but require imaging to prevent injury. Prompt treatment is essential to avoid serious complications.  Conclusion: Managing rectal foreign bodies can be challenging. A systematic approach is essential, with most cases treated conservatively; surgery may be needed for large, embedded objects.
Investigating the effect of Learning Russian Language on the Adaptation of International Students
Authors: Hosseini Vahid , Ghoreishi Mokri Seyed Masoud , Maria Vadimovna Smirnova
Published: November 2024

The present research examines the role of self- directed learning of Russian language on the adaptation of international students in Russia. Learning the host country language is one of the most important factors in the adaptation of international students. The self-directed method in language learning allows students to learn the language with their personal motivation and interest, and as a result, their adaptation to the new environment is facilitated in all dimensions. In this study, the role of self- directed learning of the Russian language on the adaptation of international students in Russia has been investigated using qualitative and quantitative research methods. The results show that the students who learn the Russian language in a self-directed way, compared to other students, have a better adaptation to the new environment and this adaptation brings positive effects on the quality of education and life of international students, which in this research Strategies to promote and strengthen self-directed learning of the Russian language among international students are provided.
Investigating the Relationship between Learning the Russian Language and Transferring Russian Culture
Authors: Hosseini Vahid , Ghoreishi Mokri Seyed Masoud , Maria Vadimovna Smirnova
Published: November 2024

This article examines the relationship between learning Russian language and Russian culture. This relationship is mutual and deep. On the one hand, the Russian language acts as a carrier and reflection of Russian culture. Russian vocabulary, idioms, and language structures reflect various aspects of the country's culture, and learning Russian allows one to gain a deeper understanding of Russian culture. On the other hand, Russian culture acts as a facilitator of Russian language learning. Getting to know the Russian culture and understanding the cultural background helps a person to understand the Russian language better and use it more correctly. In addition, knowledge of Russian cultural concepts allows one to better understand linguistic subtleties, and a deep understanding of Russian culture helps the learner to be more motivated to learn Russian. In sum, this paper shows that the Russian language and Russian culture are mutually related, and each contributes to the understanding and transmission of the other.
Bizz Spot: Revolutionizing Small-Scale Industry through Financial Collaboration and Location Intelligence
Authors: S. Yogeshwaran , PA Shriniha , K M Shreya , G Pavithran
Published: November 2024

The contemporary landscape of small-scale businesses faces multifaceted challenges, ranging from limited financial avenues to the struggle of identifying prime locations for sustainable growth. In response to these challenges, this report unveils an innovative app designed to revolutionize the small-scale industry landscape. The app serves as a groundbreaking platform, facilitating financial collaboration among small-scale workers through a unique share trading system based on daily profit shares. Moreover, it integrates location intelligence, enabling users to identify and capitalize on crowded areas within cities to optimize their business placement. This transformative app bridges the gap between financial empowerment and strategic business decisions. Its development stemmed from meticulous research, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric design to ensure seamless functionality and security. The methodologies employed in its creation encompassed rigorous user feedback integration and the utilization of sophisticated algorithms for location mapping. In essence, this report delineates an app that stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the small- scale industry landscape. Its unique amalgamation of financial collaboration and location intelligence redefines how small-scale workers navigate and thrive in their businesses.
National School Safety Policy Alignment with Risk Management Practices in Secondary Schools Environment in Kericho County, Kenya
Authors: Chepngeno Dorine , Mugo Gathara Peter , Wawire Violet
Published: November 2024

Ensuring school safety is of paramount importance in creating a conducive learning environment. Governments around the world have implemented policies and programs to promote school safety. This study purposed to investigate whether secondary schools observe the risk management practices in school environment as indicated in the national school safety policy document in Bureti Sub- County, Kericho County, Kenya. This study employed Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of Needs theory (1943) and General Systems Theory by Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1968). This study used a descriptive survey design. The sample comprised of 7 secondary schools, 7 principals, 20 teachers, 1 education officer and 180 learners. Questionnaires, interviews and observation checklists were utilized as data collection tools. Data was analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Findings revealed that most practices in learning environment do not align with requirements in the school safety standards manual. The findings also indicated that schools should improve their physical and social environment. School infrastructures should be built to the required standards so as to create conducive learning environment. Schools should explore avenues to generate their own resources to improve on the safety status. Safe and secure school environment facilitates increased learner enrolment, retention and completion rates hence high achievement and quality education. In conclusion, prioritizing the safety of learners and staff is essential for fostering a comfortable learning atmosphere.
MENGISI KEKOSONGAN HUKUM: INOVASI DALAM PENDAFTARAN TANAH BERDASARKAN HUKUM WARIS ADAT
Authors: Muhammad Muhammad , Ahmad Almira
Published: November 2024

Hukum waris adat merupakan salah satu dari tiga hukum waris yang terdapat di Indonesia. Hukum waris adat merupakan hukum asli bangsa Indonesia yang telah berlaku sejak lama. Sehingga hukum waris adat sudah seharusnya didukung dan dihormati dalam keberlakuannya. Akan tetapi justru sebaliknya, keunikan hukum waris adat yang dapat melaksanakan peralihan hak waris atas tanah walaupun pewaris masih hidup tidak dapat didaftarkan pada Kantor Pertanahan. Hal ini karena tidak adanya mekanisme untuk melakukan pendaftaran peralihan hak waris ketika pewaris masih hidup. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis Pendaftaran Peralihan Hak Waris Tanah Berdasarkan Hukum Waris Adat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah yuridis normatif. Regulasi peralihan hak waris adat atas tanah ketat dan kental bernuansa hukum waris islam dan perdata, dengan mensyaratkan kematian pewaris sebagai syarat untuk melakukan pendaftaran peralihan hak atas tanah, sehingga hukum waris adat tidak sepenuhnya memproleh perlindungan dan kepastian hukum. Untuk itu perlu untuk merevisi regulasi dengan memberi ruang bagi peralihan hak waris bagi pewaris yang masih hidup yang merupakan ciri khas hukum waris adat.
PENGADAAN BERKELANJUTAN DALAM KEBIJAKAN PENGADAAN KENDARAAN LISTRIK PEMERINTAH
Authors: Buhori A Ary Firman , Rafiqi Ilham Dwi , Junaidi Achmad , Pramesti Adella Anggia , Permani Dyah , Nainggolan Putri Drani
Published: November 2024

Penggunaan kendaraan listrik berbasis baterai sebagai kendaraan dinas pemerintah telah menjadi fokus perhatian beberapa negara, termasuk Indonesia. Dalam upaya untuk mewujudkan tujuan tersebut, pemerintah akan melakukan pengadaan mobil dinas pemerintah berbasis baterai melalui Instruksi Presiden Nomor 7 Tahun 2022 tentang penggunaan Kendaraan Bermotor Listrik Berbasis Baterai (KBLBB). Namun, permasalahan yang timbul adalah apakah pemerintah telah memperhatikan aspek pengadaan berkelanjutan dalam percepatan penggunaan kendaraan dinas pemerintah berbasis baterai. Tulisan ini menganalisis secara yuridis mengenai kebijakan dan penerapan pemerintah dalam memperhatikan aspek pengadaan berkelanjutan terhadap pengadaan kendaraan dinas pemerintah khususnya mobil yang berbasis baterai. Metode yang digunakan adalan penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan konseptual. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa pengadaan kendaraan dinas pemerintah berbasis baterai dengan memperhatikan aspek pengadaan berkelanjutan merupakan cara melakukan transisi energi khususnya menurunkan polusi kendaraan bermotor. Meskipun demikian, kebijakan khusus pengembangan kendaraan listirk di Indonesia belum memadai, sehingga perlu dibentuk dan memperhatikan kesadaran penggunaan KBLBB dan rencana jangka panjang berbasis ekonomi berkelanjutan.
$R$-Matrix Presentation of Quantum Affine Superalgebra for Type $\mathfrak{osp}(2m+1|2n)$
Authors:   Shanghai University, P.R. China, Wu Xianghua , Lin Hongda ,   Shanghai University, P.R. China, Zhang Honglian ,   Shanghai University, P.R. China
Published: November 2024

In our preceding research, we introduced the Drinfeld presentation of the quantum affine superalgebra associated to the orthosymplectic Lie superalgebra $\mathfrak{osp}(2m+1|2n)$ for $m>0$. We provided the isomorphism between its Drinfeld-Jimbo presentation and Drinfeld presentation using braid group actions as a fundamental method. Based on this work, our current study delves into its $R$-matrix presentation, wherein we establish a clear isomorphism between the $R$-matrix presentation and the Drinfeld presentation. In particular, our contribution extends the investigations of Jing, Liu and Molev concerning quantum affine algebra in type BCD to the realm of supersymmetry.
Taxonomic insights and new geographic records of Metzgeria epiphylla A. Evans (Metzgeriales, Metzgeriaceae): A re-assessment based on discoveries in Shennongjia National Park, China
Authors: Han Wei , He Qiang , Li Youzhi , Jin Jiaojiao , Jia Yu
Published: November 2024

Metzgeria, a genus established in 1818, has been the subject of various taxonomic studies, with revisions leading to the recognition of several genera within the Metzgeriaceae family. Recent research indicates that Metzgeria constitutes over 98% of the family’s species, with broad global distribution.

During a bryophyte survey in Shennongjia National Park, Metzgeria epiphylla A. Evans was newly recorded in China, expanding the known distribution of this species beyond its previously reported locations in the South Atlantic and South Pacific regions. This represents the first report of M. epiphylla in East Asia, specifically in evergreen broadleaf forest habitats. The discovery contributes new insights into the species' morphology, including variability in thallus shape and reproductive structures, distinguishing it from closely-related taxa. A key to species of Metzgeria from Asia is also given.
Relation Extraction From Unstructured Species Descriptions Using TaxonNERD and LLaMA 2 7B
Authors: Rios Montero Fabricio , Rodríguez Ervin , Mora Cross Maria
Published: November 2024

Ontologies are essential tools for organizing information on taxonomy, ecology, and inter-species relationships, helping to standardize ecological data and facilitate integration of large datasets. Combining ontologies with advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, such as Named Entity Recognition (NER) and Relation Extraction (RE), has greatly improved the discovery of insights from unstructured scientific texts, particularly in biodiversity (Gabud et al. 2023, Abdelmageed et al. 2022, Hearst 1992).

This study combines ontologies and NLP to analyze complex trophic interactions among animal species (Gabud et al. 2023), using a dataset (National Biodiversity Institute of Costa Rica (INBio) 2015) containing species descriptions in English and Spanish. We applied TaxoNERD to identify taxonomic entities (Le Guillarme and Thuiller 2021) and we fine-tuned the Large Language Model Meta AI (LLaMA 2 7B) to extract feeding interactions and predator-prey relationships (CheeKean 2023), due to its effectiveness in handling complex language patterns and its adaptability to diverse scientific domains.

Our results (Fig. 1) showed a recall of 0.73 and a precision of 0.68, indicating that the model effectively identifies feeding relationships in most cases. However, the lower precision suggests that the model may still capture some unrelated interactions, highlighting an area for improvement to reduce false positives and increase accuracy (Touvron et al. 2023). Previous studies also emphasize the need for further refinement of relation extraction models to enhance accuracy (Mora-Cross et al. 2023). The structured dataset offers valuable insights into species’ diets and roles, contributing to biodiversity research and conservation efforts (Mora-Cross et al. 2023, Touvron et al. 2023).

Moreover, this research highlights the potential of integrating AI-driven tools with ontological frameworks to manage and analyze biodiversity data at scale (Abdelmageed et al. 2022). By transforming unstructured text into structured data, we make ecological information more accessible, supporting better decision-making in conservation strategies (Abdelmageed et al. 2022, Hearst 1992). This approach scales well with the growing volume of biodiversity data, offering a more efficient and accurate method for analyzing species interactions, which are crucial for ecosystem management and endangered species protection (Gabud et al. 2023).
Checklists of the Ceraphronoidea, Cynipoidea, Evanioidea, Stephanoidea and Trigonalyoidea (Hymenoptera) of Canada, Alaska and Greenland
Authors: Bennett Andrew M. R. , Buffington Matthew L. , Deans Andrew R. , Forshage Mattias , Melika George , Mikó István , Smith David R.
Published: November 2024

Distributional checklists of the extant, described species of five superfamilies of Hymenoptera of Canada, Alaska and Greenland are presented. In total, 296 species in 79 genera in 12 families are recorded: 55 species of Ceraphronoidea, classified in 10 genera in 2 families, 205 species of Cynipoidea in 58 genera in 5 families, 30 species of Evanioidea in 5 genera in 3 families of Evanioidea, 2 species of Stephanoidea in 2 genera in 1 family and 4 species of Trigonalyoidea in 4 genera in 1 family. Of the reported species, 281 (in 79 genera in 12 families) are listed from Canada, 31 (in 16 genera in 6 families) from Alaska, and 7 (in 5 genera in 2 families) from Greenland. The list includes 8 new generic records for Canada (1 Ceraphronoidea, 6 Cynipoidea and 1 Evanioidea) and 43 new Canadian species records (13 Ceraphronoidea, 28 Cynipoidea and 2 Evanioidea). For each species in Canada, distribution is tabulated by province or territory, except the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is divided into the island of Newfoundland and the region of Labrador. These checklists are compared with previous Nearctic and Palaearctic surveys, checklists and catalogues. Kleidotoma minima Provancher, 1883 (Figitidae) is moved from this genus to Hexacola Förster, 1869 to form H. minimum (Provancher, 1883), comb. nov.Amblynotus slossonae Crawford, 1917 (Figitidae) is moved from Melanips Walker, 1835 to Amphithectus Hartig, 1840 forming A. slossonae (Crawford, 1917), comb. nov.
A new species of Rhyacophila Pictet, 1834 (Trichoptera, Rhyacophilidae) from Corsica with the genomic characterization of the holotype
Authors: Rázuri-Gonzales Ernesto , Graf Wolfram , Heckenhauer Jacqueline , Schneider Julio V. , Pauls Steffen U.
Published: November 2024

We describe a new species in the Rhyacophila tristis group, Rhyacophila lignumvallis Graf & Rázuri-Gonzales, sp. nov., from the island of Corsica (France) based on a single male specimen. In addition to the morphological differences between the new species and the most similar species in the group, we also provide a phylogenetic tree based on the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (mtCOI), including sequences from 16 out of the 28 currently recognized species in the group. These data, together with conspecific larval sequences, support the status of the new species and shed light on an additional potential new species near Rhyacophila pubescens. Using a low-cost next-generation sequencing approach, we generated the mito- and draft nuclear genome assembly of the holotype of R. lignumvallissp. nov. as well as that of R. tsurakiana. This genetic data represents an important additional characterization to the description of morphological features and is valuable for future investigations, such as population or phylogenomic studies.
Operationalizing transformative capacity: State policy and the financing of sustainable energy transitions in developing countries
Authors: O'Connell Amanda-Leigh , Schot Johan
Published: November 2024

We explored the capacity of the state to facilitate financing for sustainable energy transitions in a developing country context. We responded to the critical challenge of financing in developing and emerging contexts where significant financing gaps contribute to the inequitable deployment of renewable energy technologies. A critical realist case study design explored South Africa's transition to green hydrogen as an instrumental case to understand how policy instruments—regulative, economic, and informational—interact with financing social structures to enable or constrain transformative change in financing the energy transition. The conceptual framework drew on sustainability transitions literature and integrated insights from finance, policy, and institutional theories to operationalize the state's transformative capacity in modifying financing rules through policy interventions. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and analysis of academic and grey literature, including policy documents and government publications. The findings illustrated how policy instruments can reinforce, disrupt, transform, or displace structures, embodying varying degrees of the state's capacity to engender structural change. Critically, the findings support transition scholars who advocate for experimental policy engagements by offering opportunities to challenge fundamental values, norms, beliefs, and cognitive models.
An efficient numerical scheme in reproducing kernel space for space fractional partial differential equations
Authors: Liu Boyu , Wang Wenyan
Published: November 2024

A numerical approach is proposed for space fractional partial differential equations by the reproducing kernel approach. Some procedures are presented for improving the existing methods. The presented method is easy to accomplish. Approximate solutions and their partial derivatives are shown to converge to exact solutions, respectively. Experiments show that the presented technique is efficient, and that high-precision global approximate solutions can be obtained.
Investment risk forecasting model using extreme value theory approach combined with machine learning
Authors: Melina Melina , Sukono  , Napitupulu Herlina , Mohamed Norizan
Published: November 2024

Investment risk forecasting is challenging when the stock market is characterized by non-linearity and extremes. Under these conditions, VaR estimation based on the assumption of distribution normality becomes less accurate. Combining extreme value theory (EVT) with machine learning (ML) produces a model that detects and learns heavy tail patterns in data distributions containing extreme values while being effective in non-linear systems. We aimed to develop an investment risk forecasting model in the capital market with non-linear and extreme characteristics using the VaR method of the EVT approach combined with ML (VaRGPD-ML(α)). The combination of methods used is a multivariate time series forecasting model with RNN, LSTM, and GRU algorithms to obtain ML-based returns. The EVT method of the POT approach was used to model extremes. The VaR method was used for investment risk estimation. The backtesting method was used to validate the model. Our results showed that determining the threshold based on the normal distribution will identify extreme values with the ideal number, minimum bias, and distribution of extreme data following GPD. The VaRGPD-ML(α) model was valid in all samples based on backtesting at α = 0.95 and α = 0.99. Generally, this model produces a greater estimated value of investment risk than the VaRGPD(α) model at the 95% confidence level.
Using OpenStreetMap Data for Geomarketing Insights and Business Growth
Authors: Ahmad Munir , Bangash Sudhair Abbas , Rusho Maher Ali , Halder Sudipta , Shahzadi Iram
Published: November 2024

Geo-marketing integrates traditional marketing with GIS to support companies in identifying target markets and strategically positioning themselves. This chapter explores OSM data utilization for competitor analysis, demographic insights, amenity evaluation, market segmentation, site selection, and store optimization. Extracting POI data from OSM, such as retail stores and supermarkets using different can inform strategic decisions. Spatial analysis techniques like distance calculations and buffer analysis can assess competitor proximity and identify potential store sites. Demographic analysis can infer population characteristics, complemented by external datasets. Amenities can be evaluated using density and hotspot analyses to pinpoint prime locations. Market segmentation can cluster areas with similar POI distributions for targeted strategies. Site selection overlays POI layers to optimize accessibility and meet market demand. Store optimization enhances performance through foot traffic analysis and POI data, enhancing customer satisfaction and profitability.
Real-Time Music Recommendation System Integrating PySpark and Kafka for Enhanced User Experience
Authors: Lavanya K. , Dorendra B. N. , Chopdar Sweta , Mahantshetti Akshay
Published: November 2024

The Spotify Recommendation System represents a cutting-edge application of data science and streaming technology, harnessing the power of PySpark and Kafka to deliver highly personalized music recommendations to users. Music streaming platforms use collaborative-based filtering methods, which has a Sparsity Problem leading to pressing demand for even more personalized recommendations, delivered in real-time, leaning on implicit feedback collaborative filtering techniques.The foundation of our recommendation engine is Alternating Least Squares (ALS) Implicit Collaborative Filtering. It enables data scientists and engineers to process enormous amounts of user data, such as listening history, track information, and user preferences, in an effective manner. The algorithm assists in the discovery of significant insights that improve the precision of music recommendations through data transformation and feature engineering. Kafka, a high-performance event streaming platform, is essential for assuring real-time data acquisition and processing.
An Efficient Rice Quality Prediction Using Convolutional Neural Network in Comparison With Support Vector Machine
Authors: Reddy N. Bhanu Prakash , Priya W. Deva
Published: November 2024

The major focus of this research work is to improve the accuracy of rice quality in real-time images using Support Vector Machine and Convolutional Neural Network. The recommended algorithm for Rice Quality Prediction. The Rice Quality Prediction dataset used in this study contain 356 rice samples (273 for for training 83 for testing) are Support Vector Machine with sample size N=10 and Convolutional Neural Network with sample size N=10 with the G-power of 80% and information units are gathered from more than a few internet sources with the latest learn about findings and threshold 0.05. The rice dataset is utilized for experimental work, and it is carried out with the assistance of the Jupyter software program tool. The end result of the Rice Quality Prediction is the usage of Support Vector Machine in contrast with Convolutional Neural Network.
An Analysis of Strategic Management Factors for Banking Industry in Jharkhand
Authors: Rao P. Kritee , Shukla Akanksha
Published: November 2024

Strategic Management assists in optimization of business resources. It is a long term plan that is thought and executed at higher levels of an organization to derive striving and sustainable outcome. It is vital to manage the finances, especially for a developing economy. There is dearth of research in this context, especially for the state of Jharkhand. Considering this, the study analyses the factors of strategic management for higher level of authorities of the banking industry in Jharkhand. The banking industry of this state is often called as economically and strategically less-developed regarding the financial inclusion. Hence, this paper identifies the factors for strategic management in banking industry and prioritizes them based on a weightage determination method Logarithmic Percentage Change-driven Objective Weighting (LOPCOW). The analysis results staff development as the foremost factor for strategic management, followed by staff retention and team orientation. The factor technological superiority have been ranked the lowest.
The Triadic Relationship Between Fertility, Education, and Religion Among Women in Bihar
Authors: Ghosh Srijon , Sayyad Asma Asif
Published: November 2024

This study explores the relationship between education, religion, and family size in Bihar, India. Bihar is an interesting case for examining fertility rates due to its traditionally high levels of natalism and low levels of literacy. Various literature on this topic was reviewed to identify gaps in the research. Data obtained from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) was then used to analyze how a woman's education and religious beliefs affect the number of children she has. Finally, ANOVA tests, Chi-square tests, and other relevant analyses were utilized to further investigate all areas of interest. The findings show that education plays a more significant role than religion in achieving a lower and more sustainable replacement fertility rate for women in Bihar. However, incorporating a religious perspective in educational interventions can help make them more effective for broader societal development.
Establishment of Open Universities and Policy Implications
Authors: Karanja Daniel , Areba George Ngwacho
Published: November 2024

Issues of access, equity, and inclusivity in higher education have been of concern. This has been coupled with the emergence of innovative and interruptive technologies. The motivation behind the establishment of open higher institutions of learning is chiefly the provision of accessible higher education to a wider populace. The global shift has been heralded by the establishment of the Open University of the United Kingdom (OU-UK). The OU-UK slogan of being “open to people, open to places; open to methods; and open to ideas” has revolutionized the role of a university in society. In this context, many countries have followed the OU-UK philosophy of university education being open and established their own open universities. It is on this premise that the Open University of Kenya (OUK) is anchored. Given that this is a novel venture there is need to interrogate the policy implications with a view to enhance its functionality.
Benefits and Challenges of Internationalization of Higher Education
Authors: Oranga Josephine
Published: November 2024

Universities the world over are increasingly being measured by how internationalized and global they are, yet not many studies have explored the benefits and challenges of internationalizing higher education. This article, thus, highlights the benefits of internationalization of higher education, while dwelling more on the challenges faced. From the analysis the benefits include: cultural exchanges, research collaboration, income generation, increased access to higher education, production/exchange of new knowledge, mobility of professionals, human resource capacity-building, foreign language acquisition/proficiency and harmonization of higher education systems. The challenges on the other hand include: commercialization of programs, rise of rogue education providers, low-quality education, over-use of English language, brain drain, domestic employers reluctance to recognize foreign qualifications, financial constraints, divergent ethical, religious and political beliefs of host countries, lack of institutional preparedness and the challenge of attaining an international curriculum.
A Data-Driven Interactive System for Smart Urban Planning and Design
Authors: Shariatpour Farshad , Behzadfar Mostafa
Published: November 2024

Rapid urbanization and increasing complexities in urban management highlight the need for advanced tools in planning and design. Operating in an information-driven era, urbanism requires technology-based systems to support optimal decision-making within constrained timeframes. This study introduces and evaluates a data-driven, interactive system designed to support urban decision-making, using Tehran's Narmak neighborhood as a case study. Employing field observations and spatial data analysis, the findings indicate that the system enables essential functions, including dynamic 3D visualization (e.g., regulatory plans, design controls, 3D cadastre), real-time data reporting, and enhanced public engagement. Furthermore, it seamlessly integrates with other urban planning tools, amplifying its practical applications. While this system shows substantial promise in fostering smart, sustainable urban development, limitations due to data availability suggest that more comprehensive datasets are needed for future work.
ADAPTAÇÃO TRANSCULTURAL DA ESCALA SENSO DE COERÊNCIA RELACIONADA AO TRABALHO
Authors: Ferreira Alves Itiyama Andressa , Alves Itiyama Heloísa , Da Silva Macuch Regiane , Grossi Milani Rute
Published: November 2024

O estudo apresenta a avaliação do processo de adaptação transcultural da escala Senso de Coerência Relacionada ao Trabalho (WorK-SoC) para o português do Brasil em uma amostra de profissionais de enfermagem que trabalham no ambiente hospitalar. Os instrumentos para a coleta de dados foram a versão adaptada e validada para o português do Questionário Senso de Coerência de Antonovsky, Escala Senso de Coerência Relacionado ao Trabalho, validada por esta pesquisa, e Questionário Sociolaboral. A análise fatorial exploratória da versão brasileira do WorK-SoC apresentou uma estrutura unifatorial, com índices de Alfa de Cronbach (α = 0.76) e Ômega de McDonald (ω = 0.77) adequados. A escala apresentou confiabilidade e validade consistentes, sendo uma ferramenta de fácil e rápida aplicação, oportunizando compreender como o profissional se sente em seu ambiente de trabalho.
DETECÇÃO DO VÍRUS DA DENGUE SOROTIPO 2 (DENV-2) EM VETORES DO GÊNERO Aedes NO MUNICÍPIO DE MARINGÁ, PARANÁ
Authors: Shigueki Sato Léo , Belucci Frachinconi Vitória , de Castro Moreira Deborah , Dias Ghiraldi Lopes Luciana , Armando Bertolini Dennis
Published: November 2024

O atual avanço da urbanização tem contribuído para uma maior distribuição geográfica dos vetores do gênero Aedes e consequentemente para a disseminação de arbovírus, como o da dengue (DENV), Zika (ZIKV) e Chikungunya (CHIKV), que compartilham os mesmos vetores do gênero Aedes. O desenvolvimento de métodos moleculares como a RT-qPCR para este fim tem se destacado como uma importante ferramenta para a vigilância virológica e este estudo teve como objetivo detectar os arbovírus em vetores do gênero Aedes capturados no município de Maringá. As áreas para coleta de amostras como ovos, larvas, pupas e insetos adultos de Aedes spp. foram selecionadas com base na distribuição dos casos de dengue no município de Maringá. Os mosquitos foram macerados para extração do RNA total e submetidos à RT-qPCR. Foram utilizados 389 insetos adultos para este estudo, sendo 383 (98,5 %) da espécie A. aegypti e outros 6 (1,5 %) restantes de A. albopictus. Estes insetos foram divididos em 16 pools, no qual um pool apresentou-se positivo para DENV-2 com Ct de 31,4. Esse resultado representa a possibilidade de uso dessa ferramenta para o mapeamento antecipado dos vírus no município antes do surgimento de casos em seres humanos.
EVOLUÇÃO DA COQUELUCHE NO PARANÁ: A FALTA DE COBERTURA VACINAL COMO FATOR DE RISCO PARA CRIANÇAS
Authors: Felipe Godin de Maria Luis , Marcela Granai Jaqueline , De Amorim Aboboreira Mateus , Kazuo Yoshizawa Juliano
Published: November 2024

A coqueluche é uma infecção bacteriana causada pela Bordetella pertussis, a qual inicialmente se assemelha a um resfriado comum, mas evolui para uma tosse severa, sendo especialmente perigosa para recém-nascidos. A vacina pentavalente, administrada em três doses durante o primeiro ano de vida, é crucial na prevenção da doença. No entanto, mesmo após 50 anos de vacinação, casos de coqueluche continuam a ser registrados no Brasil, especialmente em áreas com baixa cobertura vacinal. Em 2024, até o mês de agosto, foram notificados 102 casos de coqueluche, incluindo o óbito de um bebê de seis meses que não estava com a vacinação em dia, registrando um aumento de mais de 500% no número de casos, ressaltando a importância da adesão à vacinação. Objetiva-se, através deste resumo, demonstrar a prevalência da coqueluche no Paraná, explorar sua relação com a baixa adesão à vacinação no Brasil e analisar as consequências dessa doença em crianças na última década (2012-2022), além da comparação desses dados aos novos boletins de 2023 e 2024 fornecidos pelo Centro de Informações Estratégicas de Vigilância em Saúde (CIEVS/PR). A redução nas taxas de incidência de coqueluche em crianças menores de 1 ano no Paraná entre 2014 e 2022 sugere uma relação direta entre a adesão à vacinação e a diminuição das infecções. Em contraponto, o aumento crescente dos casos em 2023 e 2024, indicam um risco de saúde pública. Destarte, há demanda de melhorias no acesso às vacinas, estratégias eficazes de conscientização e resposta a surtos, pois, para além de avanços tecnológicos, é essencial garantir que os serviços de saúde cheguem à população.
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO E ANÁLISE DE PROTOCOLO CLÍNICO DE SEPSE EM UM HOSPITAL TERCIÁRIO DE MARINGÁ-PR
Authors: Forestieri Bolonhez Jaqueline , Pressoto Burim Rodrigo , Cristina Medeiros Gurgel Ana , Henrique de Souza Breno
Published: November 2024

Definida como disfunção orgânica ameaçadora à vida causada por uma resposta desregulada a infecção (Sepsis – 3, EVANS 2023) a sepse é consideravelmente frequente em ambiente hospitalar, com elevada taxa de morbidade,mortalidade e altos custos (SALOMAO, 2019). A implementação de um protocolo clínico efetivo num hospital terciário de Maringá em 2021 para casos suspeitos de sepse, funcional e prático, facilitou o raciocínio clínico necessário para geração de suspeita, guiou condutas e permitiu a elaboração de indicadores de desfecho e de adesão ao protocolo. Descrever a reformulação e a implementação do protocolo clínico de sepse na instituição e os indicadores encontrados. A pesquisa realizada foi de natureza aplicada, com abordagem quantitativa, do tipo descritiva. Essa visou o estudo de caso da aplicação do protocolo de análise sepse num hospital terciário de Maringá e a elaboração de indicadores. Como instrumento para a realização dessa pesquisa, fez-se a adaptação do antigo modelo de formulário do protocolo de preenchimento manual para sistematizado por meio de uma plataforma de dados própria e em seguida, os dados obtidos foram adicionados ao sistema de Inteligência de Negócios (Business Intelligence - BI) e o software gratuito Microsoft Power BI Desktop para análise e obtenção de indicadores. Para isso, foi utilizado o software gratuito Microsoft Power BI Desktop com elaboração de um relatório interativo permitindo uma fácil interpretação dos dados coletados pela análise de mais de dois mil protocolos abertos entre 2021 a 2024. O manejo do protocolo sepse vigente trouxe agilidade, interação multiprofissional, permitindo análises críticas dos dados, para a melhoria contínua.
MEDICINA REGENERATIVA: ESTUDO DO PLASMA RICO EM PLAQUETAS ASSOCIADO A BIOCERÂMICA COMO POTENCIALIZADOR DE REGENERAÇÃO ÓSSEA
Authors: Reissureição Galindo Antonio Marcos , Pedroso Silva Lediane , Yumi Yokoyama Kaminata Isadora , Pacheco dos Santos Lucas , Vilhena Pereira Luiz Gustavo , Amaral Carneiro Ana Carolina , Hernandes Luzmarina
Published: November 2024

As biocerâmicas representam um grande avanço na ciência dos biomateriais empregados como substitutos ósseos e podem ser enriquecidas com outras substâncias bioativas,para potencializar seu efeito reparador. O objetivo do presente estudo, é avaliar a regeneração óssea após o enxerto de fosfato de cálcio bifásico (BCP) enriquecido ou não com PRP, em defeitos de tamanho crítico na calvária de ratos, com o intuito de avaliar se o enriquecimento com o PRP potencializa a formação óssea. Defeitos de tamanho crítico (8mm) foram criados na calvária de ratos Wistar. Os defeitos foram preenchidos com BCP ou BCP-PRP. Após a eutanásia dos animais, as amostras foram radiografadas e posteriormente processadas para inclusão em parafina e coloração com H&E. O estudo morfológico demonstrou que em ambos os grupos não houve resposta inflamatória, nem desenvolvimento de fibrose e houve formação óssea por  ossificação secundária (intramembranosa e endocondral) para a reparação do defeito. O tempo de observação não foi suficiente para que ocorresse o fechamento do defeito. A associação do PRP com o BCP foi favorável à formação óssea.
MAGNITUDE DO CONHECIMENTO CIENTÍFICO PERTINENTE ÀS COLEÇÕES FÚNGICAS
Authors: Da Rosa Anna Klara , Tymniak Pamela , Negri Melyssa
Published: November 2024

A importância das coleções fúngicas (CF) vão além da preservação, mas dizrespeito à necessidade de novas descobertas e contribuem para o desenvolvimentocientífico e tecnológico. O conhecimento da existência das coleções, condiz com aqueda da quantidade das mesmas, visto que quanto menor o número de cientistas,estudantes e instituições que conhecem a finalidade das CF, mais baixo ainda onúmero de interesse do público condizente à aprimorar as CF. Entender desde osignificado da palavra até meios de armazenamento, é de extrema importância tantopara a biodiversidade fúngica, auxiliando em diagnósticos, quanto para aconservação de patrimônios locais. Necessidades básicas de preservação, comofinanciamento e profissionais qualificados, podem ser adicionados como grandepeso para a queda do conhecimento das coleções. Em ambientes que as CF sãouma realidade, as normas e protocolos para armazenamento das mesmas, devemser seguidos minuciosamente, a fim de diminuir o risco de perda da coleção econsequentemente auxiliar na propagação de conhecimento relacionados às CF.
EXPERIMENTOS NO ENSINO DE FÍSICA: UMA PROPOSTA DE METODOLOGIA DE ANÁLISE DAS ATIVIDADES EXPERIMENTAIS DOS LIVROS DO PNLD 2018
Authors: Iberss Patrick , Fernando Soares Alves Marcos
Published: November 2024

Os Livros Didáticos (LDs) se apresentam muitas vezes como principal, se não o único, norteador do trabalho docente e fonte referencial conceitual para o aluno. Assim se faz necessário que este material se apresente de forma a satisfazer as necessidades didáticas e conceituais de professores e estudantes. Tendo em vista as diversas dificuldades no ensino, em especial no Ensino de Física, diversas são os estudos visando à melhoria do processo de ensino-aprendizagem. No Ensino de Física, uma proposta que tem se destacado é o da utilização de atividades experimentais para facilitar o aprendizado do aluno. Esta abordagem pode ser trabalhada de diferentes formas, variando de acordo com o objetivo almejado pelo professor. Visto a importância das atividades experimentais em suas várias possibilidades de abordagem em sala juntamente com a importância do papel desenvolvido pelos LDs no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, fez-se necessário com que este material apresente propostas experimentais que forneça assistência adequada para que o docente desenvolva com seus alunos. Assim este trabalho buscará apresentar uma maneira de avaliar qualitativamente as atividades experimentais proposta nos LDs de Física do Ensino Médio.