bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECTS OF BISPHENOLA RELEASED FROM ORTHODONTIC MATERIALS: A REVIEW
Authors: Vijayan Hima , Ali Hashim , Anu John Joby
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this review is to evaluate the existing data on bisphenol A(BPA) release from various orthodontic materials. Orthodontic materials
that are mostly manufactured with the use of BPA are polycarbonate brackets and Bis-GMA based orthodontic adhesives. Traces of the molecule
were identied in thermo-formed aligners as well as acrylic retainers. BPA is a toxic compound that acts as an endocrine disruptor that can affect
human health. The effects of BPAstudied are analysed and few methods to reduce exposure to BPAin an orthodontic setup is discussed.
Dietary Changes during the Examination Period in Medical Students
Authors: Faixová Dominika , Jurinová Zuzana , Faixová Zita , Kyselovič Ján , Gažová Andrea
Published: July 2023

Background: University studying is demanding on the mental as well as the physical side of the students. However, studying medicine is even more challenging – the study is six years long, and it is tough to remember more information. The study changed the social life of students, and the students didn't have enough time to relax. The examinations of students are full of stress. Stress harms health, especially in the gastrointestinal tract (autonomic nervous system). Aims: The first study evaluated eating habits during and outside an examination period and the effect on the health of medical students in Slovakia. Methods: We made the questionnaire and distributed it online to medical students at the Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava, Slovakia. A total of 587 students from the 1st to 6th year completed self-report measures of BMI, academic stress, eating habits and the occurrence or development of digestive problems during the study. Results: Our results showed that most respondents were of average range weight and ate a well-balanced diet (90%); more than half of the participants had breakfast regularly, and almost half of the students ate junk food a few times per week. Our participants consumed less food but more junk food and energy drinks during the exam period, which can cause obesity and digestive problems. Conclusion: Our findings confirm that subjective academic feelings of stress play an important role in eating habit changes and in the origin of digestive disorders in our medical students.
Análise eletromiográfica dos músculos bíceps femoral, reto femoral e vasto lateral durante três variações do exercício de ponte supino
Authors: Cini Anelize , Lima Cláudia Silveira
Published: July 2023

Os músculos posteriores da coxa têm alto índice de prevalência e taxa de recidiva de lesões no esporte. Recentemente, a estabilidade segmentar tem sido um conceito altamente estudado por sua elevada relação com esse tipo de lesão. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do estudo foi verificar a ativação elétrica do músculo bíceps femoral, vasto lateral e reto femoral durante exercícios de ponte supino. Participaram do estudo 4 estudantes do sexo feminino com idade média de 26,5 ± 1,73 anos. A participação muscular foi analisada por meio da ativação elétrica dos músculos bíceps femoral, vasto lateral e reto femoral utilizando a eletromiografia. Foram realizadas dez repetições para a ponte em apoio bipodal e unipodal em base estável e para ponte bipodal em base instável. Foi utilizada uma contração isométrica voluntária máxima (CIVM) de 5s para normalização do sinal eletromiográfico. A ativação elétrica do músculo bíceps femoral (extensor de quadril) na ponte em apoio bipodal foi de 23,3 % CIVM, para a ponte unipodal de 36,9 % CIVM e para a ponte em base instável com bola suíça de 54,3 % CIVM. Para a musculatura extensora de joelho (reto femoral, vasto lateral) a ativação variou de 2,2 a 4,4 % CIVM. O músculo bíceps femoral apresenta um recrutamento relevante nos exercícios de ponte supino podendo esta ser prescrita para o reforço e reabilitação dessa musculatura.
Avaliação da dor pós-operatória em molares inferiores com lesão periapical em sessão única
Authors: Travassos Rosana Maria Coelho , Cardoso Maria do Socorro Orestes , Milhomens Filho José Afonso , Melo Júnior Paulo Maurício de Reis , Correia Tereza Cristina , Barbosa Amanda Maria Ferreira
Published: July 2023

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a dor pós-operatória em 100 molares inferiores portadores de periodontite apical crônica  submetidos ao preparo com o sistema Prodesing Logic. O estudo observacional prospectivo incluiu cem molares inferiores que  após exame clínico e radiográfico, realizou-se o tratamento endodôntico: anestesia e isolamento absoluto e abertura coronária, preparo dos canais radicularescom o Sistema Logic 2  até a lima 25#06 nos canais mesiais e  40#05 nos canais distais, no comprimento do forame apical, utilizando o localizador apical Root ZX®. Todos os procedimentos foram realizados pelo mesmo operador e realizados em sessão única. A presença de lesão periapical foi analisada com base em aspectos clínicos e radiográficos. A dor foi avaliada por um período de 24 e 48h. Com base nos resultados concluiu-se a uma pequena incidência de dor pós-operatória.
THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL STRESS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Authors: Okhrimenko Ivan М. , Barko Vadym V. , Vavryk Lesia V. , Chornous Vadym D. , Okhrimenko Svitlana S. , Aleksandrov Yurii V. , Onishchuk Larysa M.
Published: July 2023

The aim: To investigate the impact of professional stress on the mental health of law enforcement officers.
Materials and methods: The research involved two groups of law enforcement officers (aged 25-40): the first group with up to 7 years of service activities (n = 52), the second group – 8-15 years (n = 48). Research methods: bibliosemantic, questionnaire, testing, method of system analysis and generalization, mathematical and statistical.
Results: It was found that law enforcement officers of both groups identified indicators of a significant professional workload, lack of adequate rest, and the nature of communication with participants in professional relationships among the factors of professional stress. It is proved that the mental health of law enforcement officers deteriorates under the influence of professional stress with the experience of their professional activities. Law enforcement officers with 8-15 years of service experience have significantly (p < 0.05-0.001) worse indicators of anxiety, aggressiveness, motivation, personal detachment, impulsive¬ness, vigor, and work efficiency.
Conclusions: It was established that the professional stress of law enforcement officers is the result of an imbalance between the internal resources of the individual and the requirements of the external environment, embodied in the peculiarities of law enforcement activities. Law enforcement officers are char¬acterized by the presence of professional stress of average and high severity, which increases with the experience of their service activities. A set of measures was proposed to provide psychological assistance to law enforcement officers to effectively counteract professional stress and improve their mental health.
Rendimiento y validación del puntaje NoSAS en la evaluación inicial del síndrome de apnea/hipopnea del sueño
Authors: Gómez M Ángela E , Roldán C Anderson A , González N Hernán D , Montes G María I , Martinez S Damián
Published: July 2023

Introducción: El método de referencia para diagnosticar el síndrome de apnea-hi­popnea obstructiva del sueño (SAHOS) es la polisomnografía, esta no es diagnóstica en otros trastornos respiratorios del sueño, por lo que es necesario la implementación de puntajes predictivos para diferenciar aquellos pacientes que tienen más riesgos de padecer SAHOS y necesiten de una polisomnografía. El objetivo de este estudio fue validar el puntaje NoSAS y la escala de Berlín frente a la polisomnografía tipo 1 en pacientes con sospecha de SAHOS . Materiales y métodos: Estudio de pruebas diagnósticas. A 264 pacientes se les realizó una polisomnografía basal, la aplicación del puntaje NoSAS y la escala de Berlín; luego, se hizo el análisis de las pruebas diagnósticas y se calculó el rendimiento de cada una en relación con el índice de ap­nea hipopnea (IAH).
Errores innatos de la inmunidad: ¿Qué debe saber y cuándo debe sospechar el otorrinolaringólogo?
Authors: Valderrama-Penagos Johanna Ximena , Vélez-Tirado Natalia
Published: July 2023

Introducción: Los errores innatos de la inmunidad, previamente conocidos como inmunodeficiencias primarias, son un grupo heterogéneo de patologías cuya presentación clínica incluye infecciones recurrentes, persistentes o refractarias al tratamiento en el campo de la otorrinolaringología. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión narrativa de la literatura a partir de la búsqueda de documentos en PUB[1]MED y EMBASE. Discusión y conclusiones: Los pacientes con sospecha de error innato de la inmunidad requieren un diagnóstico temprano con el fin de disminuir las complicaciones a largo plazo, por lo que la valoración y el abordaje inicial desempeñan un papel fundamental en el reconocimiento de estas enfermedades.
Tuberculosis as a Complication of BCG in the Treatment of Bladder Carcinoma
Authors: Hameed Hiba Adnan , Mohammad Yahya Abdulrazaq  , Abass Farhood Hussein
Published: July 2023

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), is a live attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis, and is the essential constituent of the vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and adjuvant treatment for bladder cancer.  This vaccine has a potential pathogenic action; bacilli can cause recorded complications that can be located locally near the site of inoculation and at a distance through blood dissemination root. The BCG-related disease can represent a side effect of anti-TB vaccination in patients with acquired or congenital immunodeficiency or a complication of the therapeutic oncologic schedule in patients with malignancy. Here in we report three cases of BCG-related disease which visited our national tuberculosis Iraqi center in 2022, two of those with locally developed TB and the third presented with disseminated miliary TB.
A Swarm-Based Flocking Control Algorithm for Exploration and Coverage of Unknown Environments
Authors: Martinez Fredy , Rendon Angelica , Martinez Fernando
Published: July 2023

The exploration of unknown environments can be beneficial for a variety of applications, such as inspection of industrial equipment, environmental monitoring, or search and rescue missions. In order to tackle this problem, swarm robotics has emerged as a promising approach due to its ability to leverage the collective behavior of a group of robots to explore an area efficiently. This paper proposes a swarmbased control algorithm for exploration and coverage of unknown environments. The algorithm utilizes shortrange distributed communication and sensing among agents, with no central unit, to coordinate the swarm’s navigation and search tasks. This sensing is prioritized in the outermost agents of the swarm to reduce processing and energy costs, and these positions can be rotated with other agents in the swarm. The formation rules that keep the system cohesive are simple and independent of the individual robot characteristics, enabling the use of heterogeneous agents. The performance of the proposed strategy is demonstrated through experiments in coverage and search tasks, and compared with other swarm strategies. The results show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm for exploration and coverage of unknown environments. The research presented in this paper has the potential to contribute to the development of more efficient and effective swarmbased exploration and coverage strategies.
Evaluating feasibility of field modeling of fire to calculate fire characteristics in buildings and premises
Authors: Putsev D. I. , Krivtsov Yu. V. , Groshev Yu. M. , Lobanova N. A.
Published: July 2023

Introduction. The present paper describes application of a software package using a field model of fire dynamics to calculate fire characteristics in buildings and premises of nuclear power plants (NPP). The authors give necessary justifications for using the software package in performing fire calculations in multifunctional buildings and premises.

Aim. To analyze different fire modeling methods, their application and use of the software package for field modeling of fire dynamics to determine the dynamics of fire hazards in complex premises, in facilities with non-uniform fire loads or complex gas exchange processes; to contribute solving the issue of safe distances ensuring that fire cannot spread between equipment elements.

Materials and methods. The authors developed and verified a software package to perform calculations using the field model of fire dynamics. The paper presents the basics of the field method for fire modeling in multifunctional premises and the aspects of its application in fire simulation. The presented analytics is substantiated with examples of fire simulation results in real premises of NPPs.

Results. Following the analysis of different methods of modeling the dynamics of development and spread of fire hazards, the present paper introduces the possibility of using various methods of fire modeling in the evaluation of fire hazards for buildings and premises. The authors describe the advantages of field modeling method for calculating local parameters of fire. The paper provides information on the software codes to calculate the dynamics of fire and evaluate the thermal effects of fire on building structures.

Conclusion. It has been found possible to apply field model of fire dynamics for calculating fire hazards in various buildings, premises and open areas. Calculations using the presented field model enable the sufficiency of fire resistance of building structures and multifunctional premises to be substantiated due to preventing fire spread outside the fire zone during the estimated time of burnout of the total fire load.
OPTIMISATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN PAPER PRODUCTION. REVIEW
Authors: BOHÁČEK ŠTEFAN , PAŽITNÝ ANDREJ , SLÁMOVÁ STELA
Published: July 2023

This article examines the current state of research on energy efficiency in the paper industry, focusing on the key strategies, technologies, and best practices for improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The review covers a range of topics, including energy management systems, process optimisation, cogeneration, waste heat recovery, and renewable energy sources. Overall, the energy efficiency improvements can significantly reduce energy costs and carbon emissions in the paper industry. Still, there is aneed for more comprehensive and integrated approaches that consider the entire value chain of paper production.
A Pontryagin maximum principle for terminal state-constrained optimal control problems of Volterra integral equations with singular kernels
Authors: Moon Jun
Published: July 2023

We consider the terminal state-constrained optimal control problem for Volterra integral equations with singular kernels. A singular kernel introduces abnormal behavior of the state trajectory with respect to the parameter of $ \alpha \in (0, 1) $. Our state equation covers various state dynamics such as any types of classical Volterra integral equations with nonsingular kernels, (Caputo) fractional differential equations, and ordinary differential state equations. We prove the maximum principle for the corresponding state-constrained optimal control problem. In the proof of the maximum principle, due to the presence of the (terminal) state constraint and the control space being only a separable metric space, we have to employ the Ekeland variational principle and the spike variation technique, together with the intrinsic properties of distance function and the generalized Gronwall's inequality, to obtain the desired necessary conditions for optimality. The maximum principle of this paper is new in the optimal control problem context and its proof requires a different technique, compared with that for classical Volterra integral equations studied in the existing literature.
La tradition ecclésiastique gallicane à l’épreuve de la Révolution
Authors: Hou François
Published: July 2023

Profondément marqué par l’héritage de Bossuet et de Fleury, le catholicisme gallican développe sous l’Ancien Régime une conception de la Tradition fortement imprégnée de primitivisme qui repose à la fois sur la conservation des pratiques de l’Antiquité et sur la succession apostolique des évêques. En bouleversant l’exercice de la juridiction spirituelle, la Constitution civile du clergé du 12 juillet 1790 conduit à deux réinterprétations antagonistes de la Tradition qui font apparaître la Révolution comme un moment de discontinuité et de reprises novatrices de l’héritage gallican.
Au temps où la tradition était un dynamisme. Le témoignage d’Irénée de Lyon
Authors: Chaieb Marie-Laure
Published: July 2023

Cette étude se donne pour objet de retracer les grandes lignes de la première théologie de la tradition élaborée par Irénée de Lyon. Elle désigne chez lui une action : « le fait de transmettre », « le processus par lequel on transmet » plutôt que le contenu transmis. À son époque marquée par l’émergence des déviances gnostiques, comment définit-il la tradition et en quoi la tradition est-elle un principe dynamisant pour l’Église selon lui ?
Critical Race Theory and Victimization
Authors: Eliasson Michelle N.
Published: July 2023

Although non-White victims experience many crimes, they are often a hidden population in various contexts. Extensive research has been devoted to exploring how racial dynamics impact offenders' experiences in the criminal justice system. However, less is known about the impact racial dynamics may have on victims and victimization. This chapter aims to discuss how studies of victims and victimization would benefit from further incorporating critical race theory. Specifically, this chapter will describe the trends in scholarship that discuss race, ethnicity, and victimization, discuss the impact of racial dynamics on victimhood among non-Whites, and describe how race, ethnicity, and victimization are represented in news and media. Additionally, avenues and suggestions for future research will be discussed.
Ducted Fuel Injection Provides Consistently Lower Soot Emissions in
Sweep to Full-Load Conditions
Authors: Buurman Noad J. , Nyrenstedt Gustav , Mueller Charles J.
Published: July 2023

Earlier studies have proven how ducted fuel injection (DFI) substantially reduces
soot for low- and mid-load conditions in heavy-duty engines, without significant
adverse effects on other emissions. Nevertheless, no comprehensive DFI study
exists showing soot reductions at high- and full-load conditions. This study
investigated DFI in a single-cylinder, 1.7-L, optical engine from low- to
full-load conditions with a low-net-carbon fuel consisting of 80% renewable
diesel and 20% biodiesel. Over the tested load range, DFI reduced engine-out
soot by 38.1–63.1% compared to conventional diesel combustion (CDC). This soot
reduction occurred without significant detrimental effects on other emission
types. Thus, DFI reduced the severity of the soot–NOx tradeoff at all
tested conditions. While DFI delivered considerable soot reductions in the
present study, previous DFI studies at low- and mid-load conditions delivered
larger soot reductions (>90%) compared to CDC operation at the same
conditions. Therefore, the DFI configuration used here has been deemed
nonoptimal (in terms of parameters such as the injector-spray and piston
geometries), and several improvements are recommended for future studies with
high-load DFI. These improvements include employing better spray-duct alignment,
a deeper piston bowl with a smaller injector umbrella angle, and a fuel injector
that opens and closes faster. The study also suggests future research to make
DFI ready for commercialization, such as metal-engine tests to ensure desirable
DFI performance over an engine’s complete speed/load map. Overall, this study
supports the continued development and commercialization of DFI to meet upcoming
emissions regulations for heavy-duty vehicles. Specifically, multicylinder
engine experiments and CFD simulations should be utilized to optimize the
performance and clarify the full potential of DFI.
RECORD OF KHURMALA FORMATION (LATE PALEOCENE – EARLY EOCENE) IN THE SULAIMANIAH GOVERNORATE, KURDISTAN REGION, NORTHEAST IRAQ
Authors: Karim Kamal H. , Daoud Hyam S. , Kuradawy Abdulla R.H.
Published: July 2023

The present study focuses on the field, petrography and stratigraphic analyses of a thick and sparsely fossiliferous dolomitic limestone succession in the west, north, and northwest of Darbandikhan town from Sulaimaniah governorate. The succession thins toward northwest and east and located in the stratigraphic position of and Khurmala (or Sinjar) Formation (Late Paleocene – Early Eocene) between Kolosh and Gercus formations at the base and top respectively. The Khurmala Formation is a lagoonal crystallized limestone, dolomite with interbeds of different clastic rocks. It also contains an occasional occurrence of gypsum and rare gastropods, miliolids, and algae in some beds. Previous studies found the formation and described in Duhok, Kirkuk and Erbil Governorates while in Sulaimani area it not proved until now. The present article studied four different sections of succession (previously and indicated as Sinjar Formation) and correlated them stratigraphically with each other and with Khurmala Formation in its type section in the well K-114. The study showed that these sections belong to Khurmala Formation. The sections reveal many evidences and signs of the occurrence of Khurmala Formation in between Kolosh and Gercus formations. These signs are the occurrence of 160 m of dolomitic limestone (80%) with beds of sparsely fossiliferous limestone (18%) and conglomeratic limestone (2%) in Zawali section on Shameran Mountain. The fossiliferous intervals contain lagoonal sparse and small miliolids, gastropods, pelecypods green and red algae. The formation laterally changes to Kolosh (in Mirade section) or partly to Sinjar Formation (in Dara Rash section). In the Mirade section, neither Sinjar nor Khurmala Formation is deposited and yellow marly limestone, sandstone and few beds of conglomerate occupy their stratigraphic position.
Movilidad fronteriza: proyección para la zona norte de Chile y sur del Perú
Authors: Alfred Urízar María-Cristina , Frisancho Quenta Norma , Jiménez Veramendi Andrea , Cortínez Pontoni Alvaro
Published: July 2023

La frontera entre Tacna (Perú) y Arica (Chile) es calificada como la más intensa y transitada en Latinoamérica; así también definida como Complejo Urbano Transfronterizo (CUT). A partir de esta conjetura, el estudio logra proyectar los flujos de personas para los próximos años, considerándose como base un período de cuatro años corridos y un análisis de los acontecimientos relevantes para la estimación del flujo de personas. Se identificaron los motivos de desplazamiento de la población que transita por el mencionado CUT, donde se destacan el consumo chileno en Tacna y el comercio informal hacia Arica. De igual manera, se reconoce el flujo constante y cotidiano de personas entre ambas fronteras siendo la motivación principal de ese tránsito, la generación de ingresos a través de la prestación de servicios. Cabe destacar, que este estudio se realizó previamente a la crisis sanitaria por el COVID-19, donde el cierre de fronteras significó un descenso absoluto en cuanto a la movilidad fronteriza de personas y el comercio informal. Finalmente, se identifica una proyección de flujo posible, la que puede ser ampliada para otras fronteras donde se cumpla un escenario de CUT, así como algunas dependencias, en este caso los ámbitos del comercio y salud.
Análisis de discurso de un medio de comunicación sobre la narcocultura en Chile
Authors: Álvarez-Maldonado David , Letzkus-Palavecino Manuel , Viancos-González Patricio
Published: July 2023

La narcocultura es un fenómeno cultural en el que el narcotráfico y el crimen organizado influyen en la sociedad a través de diversas expresiones culturales. En Chile, este fenómeno ha surgido recientemente y los medios de comunicación han desempeñado un papel importante en la forma en que se percibe y se discute en la opinión pública. Este estudio cualitativo analiza el discurso del medio de comunicación chileno Radio BioBio sobre la narcocultura, con el objetivo de identificar su influencia en la sociedad. La revisión de la literatura muestra una baja cantidad de publicaciones especializadas en este tema, lo que hace que este estudio sea una valiosa contribución al campo. Los resultados permitieron identificar 9 constructos que conforman un mapa mental que describe la narcocultura como resultado de un cambio cultural asociado a la violencia y el consumismo, en conflicto con el control legal. En general, este estudio ofrece una comprensión más profunda de cómo los medios de comunicación influyen en la percepción de la sociedad sobre la narcocultura y destaca la necesidad de mayor investigación en este campo.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) of Financial in the VUCA Era: A Systematic Mapping Study
Authors: Iryani Iryani , Yulianto Harry
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the study was to systematically map Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector in the VUCA era. The research design employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. The study utilized a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis techniques. Researchers collected the data from the Google Scholar database, technique analysis using VOSviewer, and descriptive statistics as data analysis techniques. The results indicated the following: (RQ1) 539 articles met the criteria for research; (RQ2) Springer was the publisher with the highest number of AI in Financial articles (58 articles); (RQ3) Karina Kasztelnik authored the most papers on AI in financial (3 documents); (RQ4) an article written by David Mhlanga titled "Industry 4.0 in Finance: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Digital Financial Inclusion" had the most citations (145 citations); and (RQ5) the systematic mapping results identified 8 clusters as research gaps, suggesting potential themes for future studies related to AI in the financial domain. The findings indicate a research gap and highlight the potential for further research on AI in the financial sector in the VUCA era. The role of AI in the financial industry in the VUCA era was to enhance efficiency, speed, accuracy, and security. AI can assist in addressing rapidly emerging complex challenges, providing competitive advantages for FinTech companies to navigate dynamic changes and uncertain business environments.
Investigating Perceived Security and Usability of Secure Shield: An Advanced Multi-Factor Authentication System - A Survey
Authors: Prajwal Meda , G Deepak.
Published: July 2023

The multi-step multi-factor authentication (MFA) procedure for logging into an account demands more information from users to authenticate the users. The paper presents a comprehensive literature review and analysis of Secure Shield, an advanced multi-factor authentication system that incorporates facial recognition and momentum. Here we explore the effectiveness of multi-factor authentication in enhancing online security and address the limitations of traditional password-based systems. Facial recognition offers a convenient and robust biometric authentication factor, while the addition of momentum adds an extra layer of security by capturing facial movements. The discussion section highlights the implications of these findings for online security and suggests further research directions. Overall, this paper contributes to the understanding of Secure Shield as an advanced multi-factor authentication system, highlighting its potential in strengthening online security and mitigating risks associated with traditional password-based systems.
Strengthening Cloud Security: A Comprehensive Review of Modern Cryptography Methods and Emerging Trends
Authors: Saifuddin Ansari
Published: July 2023

To protect data and communication in cloud environments, this article examines the foundations, methods, and protocols of cryptography in the context of cloud computing. Asymmetric and symmetric key cryptography is introduced, with a focus on the difficulties in key distribution and the significance of strong cryptographic algorithms. The paper discusses several cloud cryptography strategies, demonstrating their value in enabling safe data sharing and compute outsourcing while maintaining secrecy. These techniques covered include homomorphic encryption, proxy re-encryption, attribute-based encryption, and searchable encryption. The relevance of cryptographic protocols for cloud security in terms of authentication, access control, and data sharing is examined. Examples include SSL/TLS for secure communication and KMIP for key management. Furthermore, the paper highlights privacy-preserving computation techniques and the usage of cryptographic standards and frameworks provided by NIST, CSA, and TCG in ensuring secure cryptographic practices. The paper concludes by addressing current challenges and future directions, including performance optimization, trust in cloud providers, and post-quantum cryptography, to enhance the security of data in cloud computing
Yan Wal Yun forciert Innovationen
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: July 2023

Mit einem Marktanteil von rund 40 Prozent ist Yan Wal Yun der führende Hersteller von Würzsaucen in Thailand. Bekannt ist das Unternehmen durch seinen hohen Innovationsgrad.
Autonome Läden warten auf den großen Rollout
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: July 2023

Automatisierte Läden bekommen durch Faktoren wie Personalmangel und nerviges Schlangestehen mehr Aufwind. Mit größeren Rollouts entsprechender Konzepte rechnet die Branche aber nicht in naher Zukunft, wie auf dem „Smart-Stores“-Kongress der DHBW deutlich wurde.
A THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MAKE A MATCH TECHNIQUE IN STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION (SCF) SIDOARJO USING FLANNEL EXPRESSION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL
Authors: Fatmawati Agustin Wahyu
Published: July 2023

The objectives of this research was to find the result of implementation of make a match technique. The main purpose was to find out if students taught using the Make a Match technique would improve for vocabulary. The material given to the students was vocabulary in the context of a expression. Express your feeing was used for instructional media which is used to source of data. The subjects for the study was 4-6 grades in elementary school in SCF, Sidoarjo which had 20 students. The researcher used descriptive qualitative. The data for this research was collected from data of test for Each group. As a follow up from this research, it is suggested that English teachers should try using the Make a Match technique for teaching reading as an alternative to be applied in teaching reading in English.

 

Key words: Teaching Vocabulary, Express your feeling, Make a Match Technique.
Combining Neural Networks and Data Assimilation to enhance the spatial impact of Argo floats in the Copernicus Mediterranean biogeochemical model
Authors: Amadio Carolina , Teruzzi Anna , Pietropolli Gloria , Manzoni Luca , Coidessa Gianluca , Cossarini Gianpiero
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Biogeochemical-Argo (BGC-Argo) float profiles provide substantial information for key vertical biogeochemical dynamics and successfully integrated in biogeochemical models via data assimilation approaches. Although results on the BGC-Argo assimilation are encouraging, data scarcity remains a limitation for their effective use in operational oceanography. To address availability gaps in the BGC-Argo profiles, an Observing System Experiment (OSE), that combines Neural Network (NN) and Data Assimilation (DA), has been performed here. NN was used to reconstruct nitrate profiles starting from oxygen profiles and associated Argo variables (pressure, temperature, salinity), while a variational data assimilation scheme (3DVarBio) has been upgraded to integrate BGC-Argo and reconstructed observations in the Copernicus Mediterranean operational forecast system (MedBFM). To ensure high quality of oxygen data, a post-deployment quality control method has been developed with the aim of detecting and eventually correcting potential sensors drift. The Mediterranean OSE features three different setups: a control run without assimilation; a multivariate run with assimilation of BGC-Argo chlorophyll, nitrate, and oxygen; and a multivariate run that also assimilates reconstructed observations. The general improvement of skill performance metrics demonstrated the feasibility in integrating new variables (oxygen and reconstructed nitrate). Major benefits have been observed in reproducing specific BGC process-based dynamics such as the nitracline dynamics, primary production and oxygen vertical dynamics. The assimilation of BGC-Argo nitrate corrects a generally positive bias of the model in most of the Mediterranean areas, and the addition of reconstructed profiles makes the corrections even stronger. The impact of enlarged nitrate assimilation propagates to ecosystem processes (e.g., primary production) at basin wide scale, demonstrating the importance of BGC-profiles in complementing satellite ocean colour assimilation.
Financial Liberalization, Institutions and Environmental Quality in GCC Countries
Authors: Awan Abdul Basit
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the impact of financial liberalization and institutional factors on the environmental quality in GCC countries, specifically focusing on CO2 emissions. The study employs a panel ARDL model to analyze the link between these variables and environmental quality using data from a pooled mean group of GCC countries spanning the years 1984 to 2021. The study reveals several key findings. Firstly, it establishes a positive association between CO2 emission and democratic accountability. Secondly, corruption is found to hurt environmental quality. Additionally, the research indicates that ethnic conflicts contribute to a rise in CO2 emissions. Moreover, government stability is negatively linked with CO2 discharge. In GCC countries, the results demonstrate a negative connection between high domestic credit granted to the private sector and CO2 release. Furthermore, the study reveals a negative link between CO2 emission and GDP. Foreign direct investment is also shown to have a negative relationship with CO2 emissions, while urbanization and general government final consumption expenditure exhibit a positive relationship with CO2 emissions based on the findings of this research.
Calibration of Thermoluminescent Dosimeters for Use in Photon Radiation Beams of Various Quality
Authors: Uhanov I. D. , Lebedenko I. M.
Published: July 2023

Purpose: To describe the technology of dosimetric preparation of the same batch of TLD based on LiF

activated by magnesium Mg and titanium Ti (LiF:Mg-Ti) for three qualities of photon radiation beams

with energies of 1.25 MeV, 2 MeV and 192Ir beam with energy of 0.38 MeV for measurements during radiotherapy. The TLD calibration technology for 192Ir should be developed from scratch. To compare the

energy dependences of the sensitivity coefficients for different qualities of the beams.

Material and methods: 175 dosimeters were irradiated in photon radiation beams with al energy of

2 MeV, 1.25 MeV and 0.38 MeV in a reproducible geometry several times determined by the same dose.

Individual coefficients are obtained. A working batch of 12 TLD was selected with a production capacity

of 2 %. Coefficients are estimated for the batch and graphs of the energy dependence of individual sensitivity coefficients are constructed.

Results: The results obtained indicate the presence of an energy dependence of the individual sensitivity coefficients of TLD in the energy range from 0.38 to 1.0 MeV.
AHMET HAMDİ TANPINAR’IN HUZUR ROMANINDA İRSİYET
Authors: GÜRBÜZ Adem
Published: July 2023

Natüralizmin insan davranışını açıklamak için başvurduğu kaynaklardan biri olan irsiyet; bireylerin eylemlerinde kalıtımdan gelen rolü ön plana çıkaran bir yaklaşımdır. Natüralizm, insan davranışının “ırk, çevre ve ortam” tarafından belirlendiğini savunan bir akımdır. Bu bağlamda ırk ve irsiyet, insanın genlerinde taşıdığı ve eylemlerine yön veren bir olgudur. Romancılar da natüralizmin bu yaklaşımlarından eserlerinde yararlanır. Dünya ve Türk edebiyatından birçok yazar, roman kahramanlarına derinlik kazandırmak, karakterlerin davranışlarına gerekçe oluşturmak, benzer olayların benzer sonuçlar doğuracağını ortaya koymak vb. amaçlarla eserlerinde kalıtımdan faydalanır.

Bu çalışma, Türk edebiyatının en önemli yazarlarından Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar’ın “Huzur” romanındaki irsiyet olgusunu irdelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yazar, natüralist bir romancı olmamasına rağmen eserde roman karakterlerinden bazılarının davranış kalıplarını irsiyetle açıklamış ve irsiyet, kurguyu şekillendiren bir olgu halini almıştır. Çalışma neticesinde Tanpınar’ın irsiyeti hayatın bir gerçeği olarak gördüğü, insan davranışlarını şekillendiren ve bireyin kaderini etkileyen bir olgu olarak değerlendirdiği ve özellikle kalıtımın insan üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri üzerine yoğunlaştığı tespit edilmiştir.
Evaluating The Prospects of Financial Performance After Merger at PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero
Authors: Kusumaningrum Indah , Heikal Jerry
Published: July 2023

Port is a gateway which facilitates connection between regions, islands and even continents as well as between nations that can develop the hinterland area behind or also known as the area of influence. Previously, to manage ports in Indonesia, four state-owned ports were formed that play a role in the development and operation of national ports which were divided based on different regions, namely PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I (Persero)/Pelindo I, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero)/Pelindo II, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Persero)/Pelindo III, and PT Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero)/Pelindo IV which have their respective operating areas coverage.. The separation of BUMN Ports into several operating areas contributes to the challenges of the national port industry. The merger of SOE Ports is expected to have significant benefits for stakeholders such as the government.

This research aims to evaluate the prospect financial performance of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) after merger by comparing the financial ratio before and after merger , as well as comparing the financial ratio of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) with another 12 Global Port Company using descriptive analysis and K-Means Clustering.

The research result shows that the financial performance before merger decreased, the company ‘s financial performance cluster before merger is low (in the 3rd cluster) and yje company financial performance after the merger is stable on the 3rd cluster. Therefore, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) need to formulate several strategy to increase their financial performance especially in optimizing their assets and inventory to have more efficient operational to generate higher sales.
تأثير مستويات مختلفة من السماد النيتروجيني والعضوي والتداخل بينهم على نمو نبات البصل والمحتوى الكيميائي للأوراق
Authors: القزيري موسی امحمد , الجارح الجارح محمد مفتاح
Published: July 2023

أجريت تجربتان حقليتان خلال موسمي (2005/06 - 2006/07) في مزرعة قسم البستنة كلية الزراعة جامعة عمر المختار بالبيضاء، بهدف دراسة تأثير السماد النيتروجيني والعضوي على النمو الخضري بالإضافة إلى محتويات أوراق نبات البصل صنف جيزة 20 من العناصر الكيميائية . أضيف السماد النيتروجيني في صورة (اليوريا) بمعدلات (0، 50، 75، 100 كجم نيتروجين / هكتار) وأضيف سماد الدواجن بمعدلات (0، 7، 14 ، 21 طن/هکتار) .
ويمكن تلخيص النتائج المتحصل عليها كما يلي : 1- أدت الإضافة التدريجية سواء للسماد النيتروجيني (اليوريا) حتى معدل 100 كجم/هكتار أو سماد الدواجن حتى 21 طن/ هکتار إلى زيادة مقابلة في صفات النمو الخضري ممثلة في طول الأوراق ، عدد الأوراق ووزنها الطازج والجاف لكل نبات ، بالإضافة إلى زيادة محتوى الأوراق من عناصر النيتروجين والفسفور والبوتاسيوم . 2- أدت الإضافة المشتركة للسماد المعديني والعضوي إلى زيادة إضافية ، مقارنة بإضافة كل منهما منفردة ، في صفات النمو الخضري ومحتوى الأوراق الثلاثة (N, P,k ) . وقد أمكن الحصول على أعلى القيم عند إضافة 21 طن/هكتار سماد دواجن مع 100 كجم/هكتار في صورة يوريا .
Investors’ valuation of corporate CO2 emissions: the impact of the COVID-19 crisis
Authors: FROMONT Emmanuelle , Le Hoa VO Le Hoa VO , LUX Gulliver
Published: July 2023

This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the valuation of CO2 emissions by investors. Using the sample constituted by large French companies (SBF 120) having published their carbon emissions from 2016 to 2021, we show that investors are sensitive to firms’ carbon emissions and value them negatively over the period regardless the environmental sensitivity of the firm’s activity sector. We also demonstrate that under the pressure of the COVID-19 crisis, investors penalize more heavily high polluting firms while their valuation of low polluting firms does not seem to be impacted by the crisis. Therefore, our findings suggest that it is important for firms, especially high-emitting firms, to continue to reduce their carbon emissions in order to earn andmaintain investors’ confidence after the crisis. Our managerial contribution emphasizes the confirmation that the COVID-19 shock could be a good opportunity for both firm and investor to pursue their clean technologies development and investment to deal with climate change.
Thermal Comfort Analysis in the Smart Sustainable Building with Correlation Development
Authors: Dębska Luiza , Honus Stanislav , Krawczyk Natalia , Orman Łukasz J. , Piotrowski Jerzy Zb.
Published: July 2023

The paper presents the results of the experimental study of thermal comfort in the smart building of Kielce University of Technology (Poland). The experiments were conducted throughout four seasons of the year and focused on developing a modified thermal comfort correlation that could determine the thermal sensations of room users more accurately than the standard methodology. Twelve groups of volunteers participated in the study, and thermal sensations were analysed for both genders separately. Even though the thermal environment was not considered overwhelmingly favourable (with 75% of men and 60% of women providing positive assessment), thermal acceptability was high. It amounted to 90% (the same for both genders). The air temperature of 22°C proved to be most preferable. The BMI index and CO2 concentration were found to influence thermal sensations and were incorporated into a modified correlation, which provided more accurate results than the original Fanger model of thermal comfort.
Innovaciones en la iglesia y convento de San Francisco, Tucumán, Argentina (fines del s XVIII - inicios del s XX). Análisis arqueológico de productos cerámicos
Authors: Candelario Soledad
Published: July 2023

Se presentan los resultados de una investigación arqueológica que aborda las prácticas cotidianas de una orden religiosa de clausura (desde fines del S XVIII hasta inicios del S XX). El espacio de estudio corresponde a la Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, en la actual ciudad de San Miguel de Tucumán, espacios ocupados por la Orden Franciscana, desde 1784 hasta la actualidad. La metodología de análisis aplicada integró el estudio de fuentes documentales escritas y materialidades arqueológicas, especialmente productos cerámicos consumidos por los franciscanos.
A pesar del carácter de clausura del sitio, las investigaciones exponen diferentes usos y funciones de la iglesia y convento, en un contexto histórico de inestabilidad política y de grandes innovaciones a partir de la llegada masiva de productos industrializados. Los resultados indican que las prácticas de los frailes estuvieron constreñidas por el contexto histórico imperante, a nivel global y local. Asimismo, se destaca la incorporación de productos cerámicos industrializados y foráneos, y un interés en realizar mejoras edilicias en el sitio; indicadores de aceptación por lo estético, funcional e higiénico, entre otros ítems, a los cuales la ciudad se fue integrando a lo largo del siglo XIX.
Deposit Money Banks and Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria: Sectoral Patterns and Trends
Authors: M. Bande Dr Halima
Published: July 2023

This study examines trends and patterns of Deposit Money Banks’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to various socio-economic sectors in Nigeria. Using a dataset of 10 years, 2004-2014, and based on simple descriptive analysis, the study demonstrates that DMBs in Nigeria spend more on social empowerment than in more productive areas that would better the livelihood of the citizenry. DMBs’ preferences for social sectors are largely informed by their drive to protect their interest defined in terms of profit. However, lack of a policy guiding and regulating CSR activities generally in Nigeria is responsible for DMBs biased CSR activities and for lack of diversification. The study, therefore, recommends that Nigeria should design a CSR policy framework as a guiding principle for all CSR activities in the country. It is only through this that the corporate world would be tamed to invest their CSR in more productive sectors that would better the livelihood of their host communities and the country at large.
El ambicioso Pacto Verde Europeo
Authors: Fernández de Gatta Sánchez Dionisio
Published: July 2023

Resumen:

El Pacto Verde Europeo (European Green Deal) constituye el plan más ambicioso de la historia en materia medioambiental y de sostenibilidad, tanto por los objetivos planteados como por la financiación prevista, y pretende situar a la Unión Europea en una posición de liderazgo mundial en materia ambiental, aunque la crisis del coronavirus generada en China y extendida rápidamente por todo el mundo produce ciertas incertidumbres para el futuro.

Abstract:

The European Green Pact (European Green Deal) constitutes the most ambitious plan in history in environmental and sustainability matters, both for the objectives set and for the planned funding, and aims to place the European Union in a position of world leadership in the field, although the coronavirus crisis generated in China and spreading rapidly throughout the world produces certain uncertainties for the future.
Transactional Conversation Analysis in Little Abid Stories or Elementary School Students
Authors: Apriliani Windy
Published: July 2023

Background:  Children's stories are one of the works of children's literature. Children's literature is literature that is read to children. The content of children's literature is determined by the level of intellectual and emotional development of the child.
Purpose: Study this is intended for analyzing conversation transactional which is involved in conversation between characters in story Little Abid.
Design and methods: This research use a descriptive-qualitative research method, where this research tries to describe phenomena related to the experiences studied, such as behavior, perceptions, motivation, and so on in a holistic manner.
Results: The results of this research shown that the conversations found in Little Abid's book consist of 80% complementary conversations, 0% cross conversations, and 20% hidden conversations. Complementary transactions are complementary events occurring between the same two ego states (attitudes) and can occur between two different but complementary ego states (attitudes). Cross transactions, namely transactions occur when messages sent by the ego state do not receive the correct response or do not receive the response expected by the messenger (communicator). Hidden transactions are complex events involving two or more ego states.