bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rethinking multi-site studies: Can the cross-indigenous approach remedy common cross-cultural vulnerabilities?
Authors: Silan Miguel Alejandro A.
Published: October 2023

The cross-indigenous approach is introduced as a framework for conducting multi-site studies. The cross-indigenous approach is a simultaneous multi-emic approach to studying psychological and social phenomena across cultures. The approach aims to mitigate vulnerabilities commonly found in typical cross-cultural studies including methodological artifacts introduced when instruments, protocols or research design does not work as expected across target cultures, and the unrealistic expectation of construct equivalence across sites. The article discusses ways to carry out a cross-indigenous project which aim to be a principled way of making comparisons across cultures, aiming to stake out what are unique, what are shared and what are universals across populations, to explain psychological and social processes through culture-sensitive and naturalistic methods.
No such thing as free speech? Performativity, free speech, and academic freedom in the UK
Authors: Bacevic Jana
Published: October 2023

The relationship between academic freedom and freedom of speech features prominently in public and political discussions concerning the role of universities in Western liberal democracies. Recently, these debates have attracted increased attention, owing in part to media framing of a ‘free speech crisis’, especially in UK and US universities. One type of response is to regulate academic expression through legislation, such as the UK’s 2023 Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. This article offers a critical analysis of the assumptions concerning the performativity of speech in this kind of legal intervention. It extends Judith Butler’s discussion of the concept of ‘harmful speech’ (1997) to conceptualize speech-acts as performative not only when it comes to populations, but also when it comes to institutions. Reconceptualizing universities as producing as well as being constituted by speech-acts, the article argues that the effects of free speech legislation need to be considered in the context of the transformation of universities and other political actors (including governments and student unions) in the second half of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century. It argues that legal enforcement of free speech at universities further obscures the distinction between negative and positive liberties identified by Isaiah Berlin (1958), and considers this shift as part of the reconfiguration of political ontology in late modernity.
Using ICTs in Teaching Practices a Study of Nepalese Teachers' Experiences
Authors: Aryal Muna
Published: October 2023

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“The American Sentence”
Authors: Nadel Ira
Published: October 2023

The nature, history, and transformation of the American sentence in twentieth-century American fiction is the focus of this article, which examines the shift from the oracular to ordinary style, the contrast between James and Hemingway, or Thomas Wolfe and Cormac McCarthy. Examples of twentieth-century writers include Gertrude Stein, William Faulkner, J.D. Salinger, Thomas Pynchon, Cormac McCarthy, and Jennifer Eagan. Overlooked, the sentence remains the core of literary expression, but it is a problematic form associated with such cultural changes as the telegraph, World War II, and crime writing, as much as the literary imagination.
Increasing the productivity of young pigs in the context of overcoming technological stress
Authors: Koroban Marina , Lykhach Vadym , Lykhach Anna , Barkar Yevhen , Chernysh Sergiy
Published: October 2023

Production activities are mandatory elements of the technological cycle and cause various types of animal stress. The use of feed additives based on plant extracts in a liquid composition for pigs is an important strategy for developing their stress resistance and increasing productivity. The purpose of the experiment is to investigate the optimal duration of drinking a liquid feed additive in different periods of technological stress on pig productivity parameters. In farm conditions, 90 crossbred pigs were randomly divided into three groups according to generally accepted zootechnical methods. Animals of the I group (control) were fattened according to the basic technology; animals of II experimental group – BT+ administration of liquid feed additive three days before and three days after the technological action, and pigs of III experimental group – BT+ administration of liquid feed additive seven days before and seven days after. Swine of the III research group at the age of 11-26 weeks probably exceeded their counterparts in live weight by 1.70-5.43 kg, in average daily gains in the period from 14-22 weeks – by 20.0-82.5 g. According to the precocity indicator, pigs of the III group reached a live weight of 100 kg 6.1 days earlier and 120 kg 7.3 days earlier. The values of average daily gains in pigs of the III group were probably higher by 51.9 g – for a live weight of 100 kg and 38.1 g – for 120 kg. Pigs of III group had the lowest level of feed conversion – 0.11 kg at 100 kg and 0.14 kg at 120 kg. It has been established that in order to increase the productivity of pigs, it is worth drinking LFA 7 days before and 7 days after the period of technological stress during the entire growing period. The practical significance of the experiment is to identify the optimal duration of the use of liquid feed additive to increase the stress resistance and productivity of pigs
Morphological variability of individual colour forms of Cyprinus carpio haematopterus of different origin
Authors: Lysak Oleksandr , Shevchenko Petro , Ratushny Mykola , Khrystenko Dmytro , Kotovska Ganna
Published: October 2023

The relevance of the work on the study of morphological indicators of koi lies in the increased attention at international koi exhibitions to such external indicators as colour, shape, and body proportions of fish that occupy high prize places and receive monetary rewards of hundreds of thousands of US dollars. The purpose of the work was to study the morphological features of various coloured forms of various origins. Such indicators are not taken into account in traditional fish breeding, which also adds novelty to the conducted research. 280 koi samples were selected for analysis. The work evaluated the variability of plastic features of fish of individual colour forms (magoi, kumonryu, utsurimono, kohaku, kawarimono, bekko, doitsu bekko, doitsu kawarimono) of different origins (Japanese, Turkish, Israeli, and Ukrainian). As a result of the work, it was established that there was not found a statistically significant difference between different colour forms of the same origin. At the same time, a reliable difference was established in fish of Israeli origin in terms of features characterizing the shape and proportions of the head in relation to the proportions of the body. The distribution of morphological indices of the studied individuals of different samples in the space of the main components also confirms the reliable differences of the Israeli morphotype from fish of Japanese, Turkish, and Ukrainian origin according to the characteristics related to the ratios of the head parts and body proportions. The obtained data is the basis for the work of breeders and breeders of koi carp who wish to grow valuable specimens – potential winners of international koi carp competitions
JUSTIFICATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF RYE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NICHE PRODUCTION
Authors: BAIDALA VIKTORIIA , MIRZOIEVA TETIANA
Published: October 2023

The article reveals the relevance of the production of niche agricultural crops in today's conditions. It is emphasized that in Ukraine it has increased in the conditions of martial law, as the prices of traditional business crops have decreased significantly. Analysis of the production of niche grain crops in today's conditions is performed on the example of such a representative of this group as rye. The main advantages that form the potential of culture in the economic, agro-technical, social plane are revealed and the main reasons that inhibit the increase in crops and the volume of its production are outlined. In particular, it is stated that the main advantages of rye are versatility, the possibility of application in many areas and export orientation. Emphasis is also placed on the important agrotechnical importance of culture and the possibilities of meeting social needs, in accordance with modern trends of healthy and ecological life. The level and dynamics of rye production in Ukraine by main commodity producers are analyzed. In particular, an analysis of areas, volumes of production and yield of the specified crops was carried out. It was established that small and small farmers are more actively engaged in the production of niche grain crops, in particular rye, and the yield of these crops has increased significantly during the studied period. The geography of rye cultivation in Ukraine is highlighted. The dynamics of indicators of the economic efficiency of cultivation and sale of niche grain crops (on the example of rye) by agricultural enterprises of Ukraine were studied - the full cost of 1 cent, the price of sale of 1 cent, the level of profitability. It was established that the economic feasibility of the production of the specified culture is also due to potentially high profitability. We came to the conclusion that in the conditions of the threat to the food security of the state and in the difficult economic conditions of management for many farmers, the production and processing of niche grain crops, in particular rye with its high potential, is quite capable of becoming one of the tools for stabilizing the situation on the domestic grain market through the development of niche production and development of new foreign markets.
Obama Foreign Policy Doctrine: Preparing America to Succeed in Multipolar World
Authors: IVANEISHVILI Baia
Published: October 2023

The article aims to explain the foreign policy doctrine of the Barack Obama administration, describe the core principles and assumptions it is based on and in this context, analyze the concrete steps it undertook in international relations.
It is well-known that Barack Obama's foreign policy is based on an important recognition. Namely, the world has become much more multipolar today than it was even ten years ago. This means that America can no longer be the only state that dictates its order to the world. Therefore, America should no longer be the only state responsible for providing the global "public goods" as well. However, world still needs the US's leadership. Today, America is the only state that possesses the necessary power and influence to lead in dealing with the issues, such as the maintenance of the open and stable economic system, climate change and global warming, nuclear proliferation, the fight against international crime etc., and succeed in involving all relevant global players in the process as they are common for all. The US leadership, as well as the peaceful evolution of the international order depends on how America succeeds to engage the world's leading states into the cooperation for resolution of these issues. The most important challenge for the United States in the 21st century, however, will be the reforming of the current world order that is a kind of a hierarchical liberal institutionalism, based on the American hegemony, experiencing a legitimacy crisis in today's world. In this way America will, for the third time in its existence, continue to lead in the formation of an international order that will be an open, rule-based, evolutional form of the liberal institutionalism, where the newly emerging powers will manage to pursue their vital interests and this fact, together with American leadership will be the guarantor for the stability of the new international order.
Empirical Analysis of Georgian Trade Pattern: Gravity Model
Authors: DILANCHIEV Azer
Published: October 2023

This paper investigates and analyzes the Georgia's data of trade, export and import. The data cover the periods from 2000 to 2011 using the panel data gravity model of trade. For this purpose the large country sample and long time series and a balanced data have been used. The findings through results of analysis revealed that Georgia's trade is positively determined by the size of the economies, GDP per capita, and common history found to be significant factors influencing Georgia's trade pattern. The results also confirm the hypothesis that foreign direct investment (FDI) is positively correlated with trade.
Future of Liberal World Order Can Liberal World Order Prevail in the World without American Hegemony?
Authors: IVANEISHVILI Baia
Published: October 2023

Recently, there are many considerations of what will be the future of liberal world order after the end of unilateral hegemonyof the United States resulted in the decreasing of its role and increasing of the role and importance of non-liberal powers; whether thecurrent world order based on Western values will sustain or finally become a part of history in the so-called post-American era. Thepresent article is intended to demonstrate how liberal world order will keep functioning on the world arena regardless of tougheningnon-liberal forces by pleading its ability to accommodate the interests of the rising forces. The present article also discusses the USrole in preserving and steady developing of liberal world order in the future.
The Global Fight of Terror Implications of 9/11
Authors: TSKHOVREBADZE Tamta
Published: October 2023

The attention which is given to terrorism is often considered disproportionately to its real danger. The use of terror as a meanto attain personal or political objectives exists all over the world. Terrorism incidents kill and maim millions of people. People strivefor power and these power-wielding individuals may commit terrible acts.Modern terrorist ideology has changed. Victims of terrorism are often those who have no offensive intentions towards the terrorists– passengers, journalists, diplomats, educators, students, business executives and other civilians.Nowadays terrorists are more likely to choose this tactics rather than the traditional methods - assassinations of heads of stateor prominent officials. Terrorists prefer easy targets.Less than 12 hours after the 9/11 attacks, George W. Bush proclaimed the start of a global war on terror. Ever since, there hasbeen a vigorous debate about how to win it. Bush and his supporters emphasized the need for the offensive attack against terroristsand to use all existing levers for countering such brutalities.Radicalization and terrorism have become major problems at national, regional and global levels, as a threat to collective security.Deepening the problem even more, the significance of Terrorism personifies not only casualties and annihilation of the enemybut also implies moral claims.The aim of this paper is to analyze whether it is possible to win the global war on terror and make readers get acquainted withthe coordinated, collective and global structuring war effort which has developed since 9/11.
Role of Governance Infrastructure in Attracting FDI to Georgia
Authors: Ciloglu Ilyas , Jikia Teona
Published: October 2023

Many economists argue that FDI has a significant role for countries economic growth, especially, countries like Georgia. However,the question is how to attract FDI into our country. There are several factors which make economy attractive for foreigners.The purpose of this research is to focus on the role of governance infrastructure which is one of the most important fordeveloping nations. This is a relatively new term for Georgian economy, which contains of all regulations, legislation and legalsystems of the country. Thus, their importance will be investigated.The methods used for this research are survey, interview and some other observation on the operation of Georgianeconomy. The interview was conducted with Georgian expert in politics. Expert in economics was also asked to answerseveral questions. In addition, the Survey was applied to 60 people and as a result most of them agreed on the importanceof governance infrastructure, that it needs improvement and that it will definitely make Georgia more attractive country forpotential investors.In conclusion policy-makers should pay much attention to those institutions which can contribute more to the creation ofstable economic environment and investment environment. Improvement of governance infrastructure will definitely decreasethe risks for potential investors, increase their confidence in our country, and push them towards more investments, especiallywhen Georgia’s geographic location offers wide variety of spheres where foreigners can do business.
Foreign Policy Strategies for Declining Hegemony: Searching for the Balance between Costs and Involvement
Authors: IVANEISHVILI Baia
Published: October 2023

The article explores and analyzes the foreign policy strategies of a declining hegemon. For this purpose, it develops an analytical framework for the classification of the strategies based on the two variables, costs and involvement. While amount of costs required to be spent in order to attain the goals of a certain strategy aﬀects a hegemon’s power, and involvement represents the hegemon’s ability to achieve desired outcomes though participation in international relations, the variables empirically express the two attributes of a hegemon as defined in the theories of international relations - power and willingness to be a hegemon. Therefore, beyond classification of strategies, the analy- tical framework illustrates how implementation of each strategy aﬀects the attributes of a hegemon. Based on the framework, the article defines the most optimal foreign policy of a declining hegemon by discovering the one that minimally aﬀects the attributes of a hegemon by enabling it to preserve high involvement in relatively lower costs.
Refocusing the Focus, Metafocus and Profocus: Mopping Urban Violence in Developing Cities
Authors: ALUKO Opeyemi Idowu
Published: October 2023

In most developing countries, urbanization is often relegated to the major population centres, leaving secondary cities and rural communities neglected. Such acts of neglect have caused occurrence of certain forms of violence in large cities. In order to reduce and mop up the resultant menace of urban violence, policy makers should initiate refocusing processes from larger cities to secondary cities. This will reveal an enormous potential growth and developments within the secondary cities and the country. This paper uses the principles of metafocus and profocus to proﬀer how the refocusing on secondary cities can be actualised and benefit the development of the state. The relative deprivation theory is utilized to analyse how the deprivation and neglect leads to urban violence. The adopted methodology analyses the economic conditions and the achieved satisfactory level of urban violence management that ensues from the demographic delimitations in the selected three African countries of Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Conclusions are based on the premise that the economic conditions will improve and become balanced if the Pleuri-Potent Mega-City Stem Cell (PPMC-SC) of the metafocus principles and the defensive internal curative packages (M-DICP) of the profocus principles are applied in the countries’ secondary and larger cities.
Cyber warfare – New threat for national and international security and transformation of the conflicts under the conditions of the new geopolitical order
Authors: Chitadze Nika
Published: October 2023

This research paper, based on the methodology of political realism, will be discussed the transformation of conflicts in the context of the newgeopolitical order and how important this methodology is in international cyber politics.Within the paper, virtual threats are discussed where not only cyber-attacks and cyber wars are considered. Information, propaganda and disinformationmanipulations, brief history, and development in cyberspace are analyzed. The focus is on fake news and these issues are supported by variousexamples. It analyses how all this works in relation to Georgia and cites the 2016 NDI survey. Furthermore, the research presents the classificationof cyberspace and discusses the black market, which is a major threat worldwide. From the book by Kenneth Knapp, a cyber-security specialist theinformation provided on “Cyber Security and Global Information Assurance - Threat Analysis and Response Solutions”, published by the US Air ForceAcademy in Colorado, deals with the black market in cyberspace.At the same time, the research is devoted to the analysis of the impact of modern high technologies on international security processes. It is notedthat the development of technology and the Internet has had an impact on international security processes. It is discussed in the framework of theforce balance method, or force balance methodology. Numerous examples are given of Russia’s cyber-technological capabilities, as well as thoseof the United States, China, and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Attempts by Russian hackers to intervene in various elections, including the 2016 USpresidential election, as well as examples of Chinese cyber-attacks, which are of great political importance internationally and an important elementin the balance of power, are discussed
New Archaeological Discoveries in Eastern Colchis
Authors: Bragvadze Zurab
Published: October 2023

In 1875, the correspondence of the great Georgian writer and public figure Akaki Tsereteli's brother, Davit Tsereteli, was printed in “Droeba” under the pseudonym "Skhvitoreli", in which he informed the readers that during the excavation of the foundation of the house on the southern slope of the Todadze Fortress, a certain Zabakhidze found a tomb in which gold items were found and they he sold to local Armenians and Jews. Davit Tsereteli also names musical instruments, which were found in the same tomb and notes that they were very similar to " military orchestra plates". Exactly two such pairs of bronze plates were discoviered at Modinakhe in the 1970s during the archaeological excavations led by J. Nadiradze. It was these accidental discoveries that became the prerequisite for conducting archaeological excavations in these places in 2022.Keywords: Colchis. Archaeology. Imereti. Todadze Fortress
Wojenne świadczenia rzeczowe dla państwa na ziemiach polskich w latach 1944-1946
Authors: Konarski Marcin
Published: October 2023

Przedmiot badań dotyczy wojennych świadczeń rzeczowych dla państwa, których obowiązek dostawy został wprowadzony przez nowe władze państwowe na wyzwalanych spod okupacji niemieckiej ziemiach polskich. Obowiązek świadczeń spoczywał głównie na gospodarstwach rolnych i pracownikach rolnych na których administracja państwowa nałożyła pod groźbą odpowiedzialności karnej przymus dostaw różnych produktów żywnościowych na rzecz państwa w celu aprowizacji dużych ośrodków miejskich zmagających się z brakiem tych produktów pod koniec II wojny światowej i w pierwszych latach po jej zakończeniu. Celem badawczym niniejszego artykułu jest analiza struktury organizacyjnej aparatu administracyjnego zarządzającego akcją obowiązkowych dostaw oraz syntetyczna analiza najważniejszych regulacji prawnych odnoszących się do wojennych świadczeń rzeczowych we wskazanym okresie.
Zjawisko prostytucji – uwarunkowania karnoprawne
Authors: Michalska Dominika
Published: October 2023

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przybliżenie polskich regulacji karno-prawnych związanych ze zjawiskiem prostytucji. Przedstawione zostały cztery modelowe systemy regulujące prawne kwestie związane ze zjawiskiem prostytucji, tj. system prohibicyjny, system reglamentacyjny, system neoreglamentacyjny oraz system abolicyjny. Przeanalizowano podstawowe czyny zabronione związane z prostytucją – przestępstwo zmuszania do prostytucji zarówno pod kątem prawnym, jak i statystycznym – statystyki związane z liczbą popełnionych przestępstw oraz wszczętych postępowań w tym przedmiocie. Dokonano również analizy przestępstwa eksploatacji prostytucji, czyli stręczycielstwa, sutenerstwa oraz kuplerstwa, a także czynów penalizowanych w Kodeksie wykroczeń mogących mieć związek z uprawnianiem prostytucji. W niniejszym artykule poruszono również kwestie związane z dorobkiem Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych w zwalczaniu tegoż zjawiska w postaci dwóch konwencji, tj. konwencji ONZ w sprawie eliminacji wszelkich form dyskryminacji kobiet oraz konwencji ONZ w sprawie zwalczania handlu ludźmi i eksploatacji prostytucji.
Use of mindmapping as a means of visualization in the process of teaching the discipline of international law
Authors: Stavnycha Natalia
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the feasibility of using mindmapping in the process of training specialists in international law. Possible ways to use mental maps during lectures, seminars and practical classes, as well as in distance learning have been identified and outlined. The analysis of scientific sources proved that oral presentation of the material is not enough to improve the level of students' knowledge. Visualization of information improves its perception and memorization by students. The main advantages of mindmapping include: improved concentration, systematic and structured material, the ability to process large amounts of information in a short period of time, the development of both professional and general competencies, the formation of creative thinking and others.In order to improve the perception of information in the classroom, in our opinion, it is necessary to use such methods of visualization, which in combination with the oral explanation of the lecture material maximize the quality of knowledge of future specialists in international law. Such innovative pedagogical technologies include scribing and mindmapping.Currently, there are no studies on the impact of the use of mental maps on improving the quality of knowledge of specialists in international law. Mental cards are ideal for use in higher education. Their main advantage is that mindmapping can be used during all types of training sessions. Combined with the brainstorming method, this method allows you to effectively solve complex professional practical problems. Students can create maps both individually and as part of working groups.All this suggests that the use of mindmapping during lectures, seminars and practical classes is methodologically sound and in combination with other innovative learning technologies can significantly improve the quality of students' knowledge.
Genre Classification and the Current State of Turkmen Musical Folklore
Authors: Kurbanova Djamilya
Published: October 2023

The aim of the article is to characterise the existing classification systems of Turkmen musical folklore, as well as to outline new ways of studying folklore genres to determine their typological characteristics. Results. Turkmen music is part of a single common Turkic culture, and its musical folklore is distinguished by a variety of genres and forms. Having studied the currently available systems for classifying the musical folklore genres, the author suggests classifying Turkmen folk songs not only based on their functional features but also by grouping them by timbre and methods of sound production. Scientific novelty. The study of folklore heritage allows us to penetrate into the deep layers of the artistic consciousness of the people and identify the features of their spiritual life. The issues of studying the musical heritage of the Turkic peoples are the focus of attention of many researchers, who agree that the formation of folk genres of Turkmen music, as well as the entire Turkic culture, is based on the life cycle, with its gradation by age (children, adolescents, adults), whose attitude reflects the corresponding genres of musical folklore. Conclusions. In the modern space, it is almost impossible to find examples of genuine folklore in its purest form. The change in the forms of human life, social formations, the development of professional arts, the departure from applied functions, and the oral method of transmitting traditions — all this led to the inevitable modification and disappearance of many genres of folklore. In such a situation, the study of folklore and the search for its origins become an important task for contemporary folklore studies. The multi-layered expressive means of folklore heritage requires an integrated approach to its study, taking into account the analysis of timbre and intonation, words and rhythm, melody and general compositional structure, as well as the technique of performing folk art samples.
Tinjauan Yuridis Tindak Pidana Pencemaran Nama Baik Dalam Kitab Undang-undang Hukum Pidana Dikaitkan dengan Pasal 27 Ayat (3) Undang-undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik
Authors: Zhafira Indy , Ismansyah Ismansyah , Yoserwan Yoserwan
Published: October 2023

Pencemaran nama baik merupakan salah satu tindak pidana yang termasuk ke dalam kualifikasi penghinaan. Pencemaran nama baik diatur dalam Pasal 310 Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana dan dalam Pasal 27 Ayat (3) Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik. Tujuan dari adanya aturan hukum tentang pencemaran nama baik ini adalah untuk melindungi harkat dan martabat setiap orang, khususnya mengenai harga diri kehormatan (eer) maupun nama baik (goeden naam) seseorang. Namun dalam penerapannya ditemukan adanya ketidaksesuaian antara aturan hukum pencemaran nama baik yang tertulis dengan apa yang diterapkan oleh hakim selaku aparat penegak hukum. Rumusan masalah yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini ialah menganalisis (1) Pengaturan tindak pidana pencemaran nama baik dalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana dan Pasal 27 Ayat (3) Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik (2) Analisis pertimbangan hakim dalam putusan nomor 1909K/Pid.Sus/2021 tentang pencemaran nama baik dikaitkan dengan Surat Keputusan Bersama Pedoman Implementasi Undang-Undang  ITE. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian normatif, yaitu penelitian yang bertumpu pada sumber data sekunder sebagai data rujukan utama. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian didapatkan kesimpulan (1) Pengaturan mengenai tindak pidana pencemaran nama baik diatur dalam Pasal 27 ayat (3) Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik. Untuk menentukan telah dipenuhinya unsur pencemaran nama baik dalam Undang-Undang ITE harus merujuk pada Pasal 310 KUHP. (2) Dari putusan nomor 1909K/Pid.Sus/2021 yang penulis teliti, maka dapat dianalisis bahwa putusan hakim dalam perkara tersebut telah menyimpangi beberapa poin pedoman implementasi Pasal 27 ayat (3) Undang-Undang ITE sebagaimana yang dimuat dalam Surat Keputusan Bersama Pedoman Implementasi Undang-Undang ITE, tepatnya poin (j) dan (k). Padahal Surat Keputusan Bersama Undang-Undang ITE dikeluarkan pemerintah untuk menjadi pedoman dalam penerapan Pasal 27 ayat (3) UU ITE yang bertujuan menciptakan kepastian hukum.
Impact of Soybean Phytoestrogen-Rich Extract on Markers of Inflammation Markers in 4-Vinyl Cyclohexane Diepoxide-Induced Menopause in Albino Rats
Authors: Olaniyan Edusola Juliana , Emokpae Mathias Abiodun , Oyakhire Fidelis Ohiremen , Adeagbo Ahmed Liasu , Esezobor Iria Kelly , Olaniyan Stephen Olawale
Published: October 2023

The vasomotor symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, sweating, physical and psychological discomfort, and emotional changes, are accurate and experienced by many of the menopausal and postmenopausal female population. In addition, it causes osteoporosis and slowed metabolism, raising the chance of developing many different ailments. Given that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been linked to an increased cancer risk, this investigation was undertaken to identify viable alternatives. The study aimed to investigate the impact of Soybean phytoestrogen-rich extract on some markers of inflammation of 4-vinyl cyclohexene diepoxide-induced menopause in albino rats. Sixty-five (65) female albino Wistar rats were employed in the investigation. Each one was induced with 80mg/kg of 4-vinyl cyclohexene diepoxide before being treated with either normal estradiol therapy (14ug/kg) or varying concentrations of the soybean phytoestrogen-rich extract (200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg, and 600 mg/kg). Inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)) were measured by ELISA methods. Statistical software SPSS (IBM) version 23.0 was used to analyze the data. Compared to the positive control group, the soybean phytoestrogen-rich extract therapy group saw a dose-dependent reduction in CRP and IL-6 levels (p<0.05) but not in TNF-α (P>0.05). Data from this research demonstrate the anti-inflammatory effects of soybean phytoestrogen-rich extract therapy in menopause-induced female Wistar rats. Soybean phytoestrogen-rich extract therapy in a high dose appears to show no significant difference from hormone replacement therapy as an alternate estrogen source in managing inflammation as a chronic disease.
Exploiting scatter matrix on one-class support vector machine based on low variance direction
Authors: Nheri Soumaya , Ksantini Riadh , Kaâniche Mohamed Bécha , Bouhoula Adel
Published: October 2023

When building a performing one-class classifier, the low variance direction of the training data set might provide important information. The low variance direction of the training data set improves the Covariance-guided One-Class Support Vector Machine (COSVM), resulting in better accuracy. However, this classifier does not use data dispersion in the one class. It explicitly does not make use of target class subclass information. As a solution, we propose Scatter Covariance-guided One-Class Support Vector Machine, a novel variation of the COSVM classifier (SC-OSVM). In the kernel space, our approach makes use of subclass information to jointly decrease dispersion. Our algorithm technique is even based on a convex optimization problem that can be efficiently solved using standard numerical methods. A comparison of artificial and real-world data sets shows that SC-OSVM provides more efficient and robust solutions than normal COSVM and other contemporary one-class classifiers.
A multi-instance multi-label learning algorithm based on radial basis functions and multi-objective particle swarm optimization
Authors: Bao Xiang , Han Fei , Ling Qing-Hua , Ren Yan-Qiong
Published: October 2023

Radial basis function (RBF) neural networks for Multi-Instance Multi-Label (MIML) directly can exploit the connections between instances and labels so that they can preserve useful prior information, but they only adopt Gaussian radial basis function as their RBF whose parameters are difficult to determine. In this paper, parameters can be obtained by multi-objective optimization methods with multi performance measures treated as objectives, specifically, parameter estimation of different RBFs by an improved multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) is proposed where Recall rate and Precision rate are chosen to obtain the most desirable Pareto optimal solution set. Furthermore, share-learning factor is proposed to modify the particle velocity in standard MOPSO to improve the global search ability and group cooperative ability. It is experimentally demonstrated that the proposed method can estimate the reliable parameters of different RBFs, and it is also very competitive with the state of art MIML methods.
Learning bayesian multinets from labeled and unlabeled data for knowledge representation
Authors: Pang Meng , Wang Limin , Li Qilong , Lu Guo , Li Kuo
Published: October 2023

The Bayesian network classifiers (BNCs) learned from labeled training data are expected to generalize to fit unlabeled testing data based on the independent and identically distributed (i.i.d.) assumption, whereas the asymmetric independence assertion demonstrates the uncertainty of significance of dependency or independency relationships mined from data. A highly scalable BNC should form a distinct decision boundary that can be especially tailored to specific testing instance for knowledge representation. To address the issue of asymmetric independence assertion, in this paper we propose to learn k-dependence Bayesian multinet classifiers in the framework of multistage classification. By partitioning training set and pseudo training set according to high-confidence class labels, the dependency or independency relationships can be fully mined and represented in the topologies of the committee members. Extensive experimental results indicate that the proposed algorithm achieves competitive classification performance compared to single-topology BNCs (e.g., CFWNB, AIWNB and SKDB) and ensemble BNCs (e.g., WATAN, SA2DE, ATODE and SLB) in terms of zero-one loss, root mean square error (RMSE), Friedman test and Nemenyi test.
Data storage query and traceability method of electronic certificate based on cloud computing and blockchain
Authors: Chen Huanying , Wei Bo , Huang Zhaoji
Published: October 2023

In the age of big data, electronic data has developed rapidly and gradually replaced traditional paper documents. In daily life, all kinds of data are saved in the form of electronic documents. In this regard, people have strengthened the development of electronic depository system. Electronic storage refers to the storage of actual events in the form of electronic data through information technology to prove the time and content of events. Its application scenarios are very extensive such as electronic contracts, online transactions and intellectual property rights. However, due to the vulnerability of electronic data, the existing electronic data depository system has certain security risks, and its content is very easy to be tampered with and destroyed, resulting in the loss of depository information. Due to the complexity of the operation of the existing electronic data depository system, some users are likely to reduce the authenticity of the depository information due to the non-standard operation. In order to solve the problems existing in the current electronic data storage system, this paper designed an electronic data storage system based on cloud computing and blockchain technology. The data storage of cloud computing and blockchain was decentralized, and its content cannot be tampered with. It can effectively ensure the integrity and security of electronic information, which is more suitable for the needs of electronic storage scenarios. This paper first introduced the development of electronic data depository system and cloud computing, and optimized the electronic data depository system through the task scheduling model of cloud computing. Finally, the feasibility of the system was verified through experiments. The data showed that the functional efficiency of the system in the electronic data sampling point storage function, the upload of documents to be stored, the download of stored documents, the view of stored information function and the file storage and certificate comparison verification function has reached 0.843, 0.821, 0.798, 0.862 and 0.812 respectively. The final function indexes of each function of the traditional electronic data depository system were 0.619, 0.594, 0.618, 0.597 and 0.622 respectively. This data shows that the electronic data storage system based on cloud computing and blockchain modeling can effectively manage electronic data and facilitate relevant personnel to verify electronic data.
Genetic Insights into the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components on Dementia: A Mendelian Randomization
Authors: He Qiang , Wang Wenjing , Li Hao , Xiong Yang , Tao Chuanyuan , Ma Lu , You Chao
Published: October 2023

Background: The role of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on dementia is disputed. Objective: We conducted a Mendelian randomization to clarify whether the genetically predicted MetS and its components are casually associated with the risk of different dementia types. Methods: The genetic predictors of MetS and its five components (waist circumference, hypertension, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C]) come from comprehensive public genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Different dementia types are collected from the GWAS in the European population. Inverse variance weighting is utilized as the main method, complemented by several sensitivity approaches to verify the robustness of the results. Results: Genetically predicted MetS and its five components are not causally associated with the increasing risk of dementia (all p > 0.05). In addition, no significant association between MetS and its components and Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and dementia due to Parkinson’s disease (all p > 0.05), except the association between HDL-C and dementia with Lewy bodies. HDL-C may play a protective role in dementia with Lewy bodies (OR: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.72–0.92, p = 0.0010). Conclusions: From the perspective of genetic variants, our study provides novel evidence that MetS and its components are not associated with different dementia types.
Total oil and fatty acid composition of the seed of 16 grape genotypes with different skin colors and ripening times
Authors: Odabaşioğlu Mehmet İlhan
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND:

Grapes, which have gained prominence in recent years due to their positive contributions to human health, are considered a functional food due to the oil content in their seeds. Although the oil content and fatty acid composition of commonly grown grape varieties have been the subject of many studies, these characteristics of local varieties haven’t been sufficiently examined.

OBJECTIVE:

This study was carried out to determine the usability of grape varieties grown in Southeastern Anatolia (Turkey) in grape seed oil production and identify potential parent candidates that could be used in the breeding of grape varieties with high-quality seed oil.

METHODS:

The effects of genotypes, berry skin color, ripening time, and the climatic characteristics of the cultivation season on the oil content and fatty acid composition of seeds from 16 different grape ( Vitis vinifera L.) varieties were investigated. Grape seed oils were extracted by soxhlet device and major, minor, and essential fatty acid compositions were determined by gas chromatography.

RESULTS:

According to the findings, the oil content of the grape seeds varied only depending on the genotype and ranged from 9.78% to 18.50% w/w. Moreover, 13–15 fatty acids were detected in the grape seed oils, with linoleic acid (56.13% –69.36%) and oleic acid (15.99% –30.97%) being the most common in all varieties. Only palmitic acid and stearic acid showed variation depending on the skin color; the other fatty acids weren’t affected. Cultivation season didn’t affect the fatty acid composition, but the major and minor fatty acid composition varied depending on ripening time.

CONCLUSIONS:

In cases where it isn’t possible to separate the seeds of grape varieties on a variety basis, classifying them according to the ripening time of the berries may be helpful in predicting the amounts of major, minor fatty acids and partially essential fatty acids in the seeds.
Prediction of the lahore electricity consumption using seasonal discrete grey polynomial model
Authors: Luo Dang , Ambreen Muffarah , Latif Assad , Wang Xiaolei , Samreen Mubbarra , Muhammad Aown
Published: October 2023

Almost all cities of Pakistan are economically affected by the electricity shortage due to the continuously increasing demand for electricity. To correctly forecast the seasonal fluctuations of the electricity consumption of Lahore city in Pakistan, we proposed the SDGPM(1,1,N) model, which is a seasonal discrete grey polynomial model combined with seasonal adjustment. We conducted an empirical analysis using the proposed model based on the seasonal electricity consumption data of Lahore city in Pakistan from 2014 to 2021. The findings from the SDGPM (1,1,N) model are compared with those collected through the original grey model DGPM(1,1,N) and other eight models. The comparison’s findings demonstrated that the SDGPM(1,1,N) model is indeed capable of correctly identifying seasonal fluctuations of electricity consumption in Lahore city and its prediction accuracy is significantly higher than the original DGPM(1,1,N) model and the other seven models. The SDGPM(1,1,N) model’s forecast findings for Lahore from 2022 to 2025 indicate that the city’s energy consumption is expected to rise marginally, although there will still be significant seasonal fluctuations. It is predicted that the annual electricity consumption from 2022 to 2025 will be 26249, 26749, 27928, and 28136 with an annual growth rate of 7.18%. This forecast can provide policymakers ahead start in planning to ensure that supply and demand are balanced.
Practice research on integrated development of culture and tourism public services under the background of big data
Authors: Wen Shuting , Wen Fangcheng
Published: October 2023

Culture and tourism development through public services rely on accumulated big data and overall country/ province development. Accumulated data relies on various cultures, people, places, etc. attributes for which a heterogeneous and multi-faced analysis is required. This article introduces a Development-focused Data Handling Process (D-DHP) for providing insights through culture and tourism accumulated information. The proposed process relies on heterogeneous data attributes for identifying economic and society-based development stagnancies. The data analysis is performed for identifying missing sequences and invariable information that shows development stagnancies. The stagnancy rates between successive quarters (per annum) are accounted for identifying development drops. If such drops are identified, the accumulated data outputs are analyzed through classification learning. In this classification, the development and drop-associated data are split for an independent analysis. This analysis helps to replace the mode of development focusing on tourism or culture or both based on dependability. The classification process is updated based on the replaced information for further improvements across various accumulated data inputs. Therefore, the proposed process is viable in identifying development-focused information from the accumulated data.