bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Racialized Heteroscedasticity in Connectome-Based Predictions of Brain-Behavior Relationships
Authors: Fields Christopher , Rosenblatt Matthew , Aina Joseph , Thind Jannat K. , Harper Annie , Bellamy Chyrell , Rodriguez Raimundo , Zhou Xin , Khalifa Fahmi , Scheinost Dustin
Published: October 2024

Background: Racialized heteroscedasticity, characterized by unequal variance in neuroimaging data across racial groups, may challenge the assumptions underlying brain-behavior predictive models. These models often assume homoscedasticity, a fundamental assumption in linear clinical models like Connectome-based predictive models (CPM), particularly when applied across diverse populations. This study investigates the presence of heteroscedasticity across racial groups in functional connectivity data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study and examines its implications for predictive modeling using resting-state fMRI (rs-fMRI) data.Methods: This study analyzed neuroimaging data across six modalities—Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), T1-weighted structural MRI (SMR), resting-state fMRI (rs-fMRI), and task-based fMRI (Monetary Incentive Delay, Stop-Signal Task, and nBack tasks)—from 5,084 participants in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. Variance differences between Black and White participants were assessed using Levene's test, adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic covariates with False Discovery Rate (FDR) correction. Behavioral variance across 36 cognitive and psychological measures was also evaluated. We predicted CPM employed to predict performance on behavioral tasks, with bootstrapping used to estimate prediction intervals and assess variance in model accuracy across groups.Results: Racial differences in variance were observed across neuroimaging modalities, behavioral measures, and CPM variance interval analyses. After covariate adjustment, 68.9% of DTI features and 6.6% of rs-fMRI connectivity edges showed greater variance in Black participants, while no significant differences remained for SMR. Task-based fMRI and behavioral variance analyses revealed consistently greater variability in Black participants, with 87.8% of behavioral measures showing significant differences. Increased prediction uncertainty was observed for CPM models with Black relative to White participants across 8 out of the 15 measures tested.Conclusion: Our findings underscore the importance of accounting for racialized heteroscedasticity in neuroimaging-based predictive models. Failing to account for differences in variance may exacerbate health disparities and lead to less reliable predictions for Black participants. These findings emphasize the need for diverse sampling and adaptive modeling approaches to ensure equitable predictive performance across populations. Addressing these disparities is essential for the development of more equitable predictive models in neuroscience and psychiatry.
Generative Adversarial Network Based Music Generation
Authors: Deupa Abhishek , Saha Garima , Sharma Nikhil S , Singh Virendra Pal
Published: October 2024

Music has been an integral part of human civilization personally and culturally. Historically, music has been generated using various instruments, or natural sounds like water drops, or unconventional musical instruments like metal or glass-wares. At present, technologies like Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) are used to generate music electronically. This research investigates the use of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for beginner-friendly music production. This model uses Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) generator and Patch GAN as discriminator for the GAN architecture. The generator consists of input layer, embedding layer, LSTM layer and generates output with a SoftMax function. Similarly, the discriminator consists of a convolution layer, the output of which is averaged by the global average pooling layer, and output is generated by the sigmoid function. The model is trained on Maestro MIDI dataset. We make the process understandable by delving into the implementation specifics and outlining the fundamental concepts of music. Our effective model highlights the potential of GANs in music composition by producing cohesive music. After training for 50 epochs, the model exhibited a remarkable precision of 91.82 percent. This project uses the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with music theory to provide intriguing new opportunities in the field of music. The model can be beneficial for different industries like gaming, music, entertainment, education, etc.
Influence of Overconfidence and Loss Aversion Biases on Investment Decision: The Mediating Effect of Risk Tolerance
Authors: Rawat Babu Ram
Published: October 2024

This study aims to examine the effects of overconfidence and loss aversion on Investing behavior with the mediating role of risk tolerance. Employing a quantitative methodology, data was collected using a structured questionnaire featuring multiple choice and Likert scale questions. Convenience sampling was used to gather responses, and the data was analyzed through multiple regression techniques. The mediating effect of risk tolerance was measured using Andrew F. Hayes’ Process V4.2 Macro. The study found that risk tolerance partially mediates the relationship between overconfidence and investment decision-making behavior, with both direct and indirect effects being statistically significant. Similarly, the study found that loss aversion has a statistically insignificant direct effect on investment decisions, while its indirect effect through risk tolerance is statistically significant. The study discloses that risk tolerance partially mediates the relationship between overconfidence and investment decision behavior, while it fully mediates the relationship between loss aversion and investment decision making behavior. Risk tolerance significantly influences investment decisions, influencing both overconfidence and loss aversion, while loss aversion’s influence is partially explained by risk tolerance.
Narrative Inquiry: A Critical Examination of Its Theoretical Foundations and Methodological Applications
Authors: Chand Gambir Bahadur
Published: October 2024

This review article offers an in-depth examination of narrative inquiry, a methodological approach dedicated to exploring individual stories to gain insights into their experiences. The article begins by introducing narrative inquiry, elucidating its origins, significance, and applicability across various disciplines. It then explores narrative inquiry as a research design, highlighting its capacity to facilitate an in-depth exploration of personal and social narratives. The review proceeds to outline the procedural steps involved in conducting narrative research, encompassing the formulation of research questions, data collection, and the interpretation of narrative data. Following this, the article details the methods for data analysis within narrative inquiry, emphasizing the critical roles of contextual and thematic analysis in revealing underlying meanings. The discussion concludes with an examination of ethical considerations pertinent to narrative inquiry, emphasizing the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy for participants. Through this comprehensive review, the article aims to furnish researchers and scholars with a robust understanding of narrative inquiry, including its methodological underpinnings and practical applications.
Effect of FinTech Adoption, Green Finance and Green Innovation on Sustainability Performance of Nepalese Financial Institutions
Authors: Joshi Padam Raj , Karmacharya Bibek
Published: October 2024

This study is aimed to investigate the impact of FinTech adoption on the sustainability performance of financial institutions of Nepal focusing the mediating role of green finance and green innovation. Employing a descriptive and causal comparative research design, the research systematically describes the characteristics of FinTech adoption among customers of financial institutions of the selected area and explores potential cause-and-effect relationships between FinTech adoption and sustainability performance. Data were collected from 180 respondents through a structured questionnaire distributed via an online survey platform, utilizing a 5-point Likert scale. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were used to test the measurement model and examine the relationships between the constructs. The study confirmed that FinTech adoption positively impacts sustainability performance and green finance, although it negatively influences green innovation. Mediation analysis revealed that neither green finance nor green innovation significantly mediate the relationship between FinTech adoption and sustainability performance. The findings underscore the necessity for financial institutions to integrate both technological advancements and sustainable practices comprehensively. This study contributes to the academic literature by providing empirical evidence from Nepal and offers practical insights for policymakers and financial institutions aiming to enhance sustainability through fintech. By addressing critical research gaps, this study advances our understanding of how FinTech can be effectively aligned with sustainable financial practices in Nepal, ensuring long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Firm Specific Fundamental Variables and Common Stock Returns
Authors: Poudel Shiva Raj
Published: October 2024

The main objective of the study is to examine the impact of firm specific fundamental variables on cross-section of expected stock returns from the Nepali capital market. The data were collected form the sample of 48 firms actively traded in the Nepal stock exchange (NEPSE) for 12 years from mid-July 2011 to mid-July 2022 with 576 observations. The explained variable is common stock returns and the explanatory variables are firm specific fundamental variables such as market capitalization as proxied by firm size, book to market equity, earning yield and cash flow yield. The study examined that firm size, book to market equity, and earning yield (for only CGY and TY) have the significant negative impact on common stock returns in Nepali capital market. In contrast earning yield has the significant positive impact on dividend yield only. The cash flow yield has no significant impact on common stock returns in Nepali capital market.
Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Intention Among University Students in Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Ranabhat Deepesh
Published: October 2024

Entrepreneurship has emerged as a driving force for economic growth, innovation, and job creation This study aims find out the factors affecting entrepreneurial intention of university students in Himachal Pradesh, India. For this purpose, a sample of 200 students, who were pursuing postgraduation and under graduation in different universities across diverse academic disciplines were taken purposively. Both descriptive as well as inferential statistics were used for the analysis. The researcher used partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to see the relationship between different independent factors and entrepreneurial intention. The results revealed that prior entrepreneurship exposure and self-efficacy have statistically significant and positive impact on entrepreneurial intentions. However, the study found that entrepreneurial attitude, entrepreneurship education and risk- taking behaviour have no significant impact on entrepreneurial intention. This highlights the importance of real world experience and self-belief in fostering the desire to engage in entrepreneurship. This research serves as a foundation for future studies and policy initiatives aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial development in Himachal Pradesh.
Sustainability of Knowledge and practice regarding disasters among people living in flood-prone areas of Nepal
Authors: Bastola Bidur , Shrestha Swechchha
Published: October 2024

The main objective of this study is to examine the sustainability of knowledge and practice regarding disasters among people living in flood-prone areas of Nepal. Data for this survey were collected through a cross-sectional research design using a quantitative method. CARE Nepal and Handicap International implemented a community-based disaster risk reduction VISTAR project in Nepal’s Kailali, Dadeldhura, Kanchanpur, and Dang districts. The study used the baseline, end-line, and mainly post-project sustainability (PPS) survey data for detailed analysis. The study was conducted in four rural municipalities/municipalities of the Sudurpashchim Province. Univariate, Bivariate, and multivariate analyses (binary logistic regression) were applied to examine the sustainability of knowledge and practice regarding disasters among people living in flood prone areas of Nepal.
It was observed that slightly over two-thirds of the respondents (67.5%) were female, while nearly one-third (32.5%) of them were male. More than one-fourth (27.5%) of the respondents were from the 25-34 age group, followed by one-fourth (25.1%) from the 35-44 age group. Knowledge of various types of disasters had increased for all types in the end-line (24.5 in the baseline to 32.9 in the end line) and showed sustainability in the PPS study (44.08) on average. Only less than a fourth (24%) of respondents reported the Household (HH) level plan requirement to mitigate the effect of disaster. Multivariate analysis found that respondents whose caste/ethnicity was Dalit (aOR= 1.3, 95% CI=0.7 2.23) and Janjati (aOR= 1.37, 95% CI=0.7 – 2.67) were more likely to know about the requirement of the HH level plan to mitigate the effect of a disaster than Brahmin/Chettri. Likewise, respondents whose primary source of income was small business/service were 3 times (aOR= 3.58, 95% CI= 1.46- 8.81) more likely to know about the requirement of the HH level plan to, mitigate the effect of a disaster than those whose source of income was agriculture. Knowledge of the type of disaster and the need for a household-level plan to mitigate disaster is very low. Thus, programs that advocate the importance of following disaster mitigation measures at the community and household level should be targeted to motivate people to be self-equipped to tackle possible disaster incidents.
Gender and Adaptation Practices against Climate Change Impact on Agricultural Activities in Western Nepal
Authors: Dhungana Ananta Raj , KC Vikash Kumar , Khand Purna Bahadur , Dhungana Surya Mani
Published: October 2024

There is a close association between gender and climate change adaptation practices. Climate change affects everyone but man and woman have different vulnerabilities and unequal capacity to deal with the adverse impact of climate change. The main objective of this paper is to assess the association between gender and adaptation practices against climate change impact on agriculture activities in western Nepal. A survey of 1046 households using semi-structured questionnaire using multistage sampling was used to collect quantitative data from five districts of western Nepal. Focus group discussion (FGDs) was also conducted to collect the qualitative data. Chi-squared test was used to find the association between gender and adaptation practices against climate change impact on agriculture activities in western Nepal. The analyses reveal that more men involve in agricultural activities. Among the several adaptation activities, gender matters for the use of improved irrigation facility, use of chemical fertilizer and use of cropping season.
Saving the Poultry Industry in Bangladesh: Appropriate Technology for Controlling the Ambient Temperature of Poultry Sheds with Corrugated-Iron Roof by Paint Coating
Authors: Das Arup R. , Sayanno Tasriba K. , Saleem Sebha , Khandaker Nadim Reza
Published: October 2024

Bangladesh experienced a significant rise in temperature over the past years which has affected a 3 billion USD poultry industry due to an increased mortality rate of poultry. Global warming has resulted in increasing indoor temperature of the poultry sheds throughout the day as the sheds are made of corrugated iron sheets that absorb infrared radiation that exacerbates ambient shed temperature. An experimental program was conducted that looked at painting the corrugated iron sheets to limit the sunlight inferred energy transferred, thus, decreasing the temperature in the poultry sheds. Sets of corrugated iron sheets were chosen: unpainted as a reference, red rust proof, and white enamel paint coating, with identical dimensions and thickness. The experiment was conducted under sunlight and the top and bottom surface temperatures of the corrugated iron sheets were recorded using an inferred sensor at predetermined intervals. Multiple runs were for more accurate and precise results. Heat accumulation was significantly reduced by coating corrugated-iron sheets with red rust-proofing (corrugated-iron sheet bottom surface temperatures; red rust proof 83.5 ± 3.6 < White 85.4 ± 4.6 < unpainted 88.3 ± 4.9). The combined effect would be that the internal temperature of the poultry sheds would be reduced by painting the corrugated-iron roofs red rust-proof coating. Painting the poultry sheds with red rust-proof paint could be a viable mitigation measure to sustain the poultry farms in Bangladesh amidst warming temperatures - an appropriate technology solution bolstered by the local supply chain.
नेपाली मुक्तकको संरचनात्मक विश्लेषण
Authors: Gautam Tulasi Prasad
Published: October 2024

प्रस्तुत अनुसन्धानात्मक लेख मुक्तकको संरचनात्मक विश्लेषणमा केन्द्रित छ । यो अनुसन्धान गुणात्मक प्रकृतिको रहेको छ । यसमा सामग्रीको सङ्कलन पुस्तकालय कार्यबाट गरिएको छ । यसमा ललित बस्नेत ‘भिमाली’, शशी थापा सुब्बा, अञ्जु अञ्जली, विश्वासदीप तिगेला, रुद्र ज्ञवाली, यादव खरेल, नरबहादुर लिम्बू, सरुभक्त, अमर त्यागी, रामकाजी कोने, अमित थेबे, भूपी शेरचन, विष्णुबहादुर सिंह, शक्तिबल्लभ अर्याल, इन्द्रकुमार श्रेष्ठ ‘सरित’ आदिका चयनित मुक्तकलाई प्राथमिक सामग्रीका रूपमा लिइएको छ भने मुक्तकका सम्बन्धमा लेखिएका सैद्धान्तिक पुस्तक तथा लेखहरूलाई द्वितीयक सामग्रीका रूपमा ग्रहण गरिएको छ । मुक्तक कविताकै एक भेद भएको हुनाले यसको विमर्श र विश्लेषणका लागि यसमा कविताकै तत्त्वहरूलाई आधार बनाइएको छ । यसमा मुक्तकको संरचना, भाव विचार, भाषाशैली, लयविधान आदिको अध्ययन गरी निष्कर्ष प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । अध्ययनका क्रममा सङ्कलित मुक्तकहरूको अर्थापनका लागि वर्णनात्मक र विश्लेषणात्मक पद्धति प्रयोग गरिएको छ । यस अध्ययनबाट मुक्तक नेपाली कविताको लघुतम रूप भएको र यसको संरचना भाव वा विचार, भाषाशैलीय विन्यासअन्तर्गतका छन्द र लय, विम्ब, प्रतीक, अलब्कार आदि तत्त्वहरूको संयुक्त संयोजनबाट निर्मित हुने निष्कर्ष प्राप्त भएको छ ।
नेपालभाषीले नेपाली भाषा प्रयोगमा कालगत वाक्यमा त्रुटिको विश्लेषण
Authors: Maharjan Anjana
Published: October 2024

प्रस्तुत लेख नेपालभाषीले नेपाली भाषा प्रयोगमा कालगत वाक्यमा त्रुटिको सम्भावना शीर्षकको सङ्क्षिप्त विश्लेषणमा आधारित छ । नेपाल भाषामा प्रयोग हुने व्याकरण र नेपाली भाषामा प्रयोग गरिने व्याकरणको कालको पक्षगत आधारमा तुलनात्मक अध्ययन गरिएको यस लेखमा कालका पक्षको विभाजन गरी विश्लेषणका रूपरेखा जुन यसप्रकार देखिन्छः भूतकालमा पाँच पक्ष, वर्तमान कालमा तीन र भविष्य कालमा पनि तीन पक्ष छन् भने पनि नेपालभाषामा वर्तमान काल र भविष्य काल दुवैमा एकै रूप प्रयोग भएको पाइन्छ । यसर्थमा नेपालभाषा र नेपाली भाषामा कालगत संरचनामा भिन्नता रहेको यस अध्ययनबाट प्रस्ट भएको छ । नेपाली र नेपालभाषा दुवैमा अर्थका आधारमा नेपाली भाषामा जस्तै नेपालभाषामा पनि काल तीन काल देखिएको छ तर पनि नेपालभाषामा वर्तमान र भविष्यत् कालका क्रियापदहरूमा खासै भिन्न नभएकोले दुवै खालका कालका कृदन्त प्रत्ययले एउटै प्रकारका क्रियापदहरू भएको देखिएकाले खासै ती प्रकारका काल नभएको स्पष्ट देखिन्छ । यसर्थमा यी दुवै भाषामा काल तीन प्रकारमा देखाउन सकिए तापनि नेपालभाषामा वर्तमान र भविष्यमा एउटै क्रियापद प्रयोग भएका देखिनाले नेपालभाषामा दुई प्रकारका मात्र काल भएका स्पष्ट भएको यस अध्ययनबाट निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
परिभाषित आँखाहरू उपन्यासमा पात्रविधान
Authors: Adhikari Keshav Raj
Published: October 2024

प्रस्तुत आलेख कृतिको पात्र विधान पद्दतिसँग सम्बन्धित रहेको छ । प्रस्तुत अध्ययनका लागि आवश्यक सामग्रीको सङ्कलन पुस्तकालयीय विधिका आधारमा गरिएको छ भने सामग्रीको विश्लेषण आगमनात्मक र विश्लेषणात्मक पद्धतिका आधारमा गरिएको छ । यस आलेखमा परिभाषित आँखाहरू उपन्यासको पात्रगत शैली वैज्ञानिक विश्लेषण पद्दतिको आधारमा पात्र चरित्रको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । प्रस्तुत आलेखमा मूलतः आख्यानमा पात्रको उपस्थिति तिनका कार्य, मनोवैज्ञानिक लक्षण र वैचारिक आधारमा विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । उपन्यासमा प्रयुक्त चरित्रको विश्लेषण चरित्रगत विशेषताका खासखास पक्षलाई उजागर गरेर देखाइएको छ । प्रस्तुत आलेखका परिभाषित आँखाहरू उपन्यासमा शैली वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिले पात्रहरूको अवस्थाको विश्लेषण गर्ने रहेको छ । यस अध्ययनबाट शैली वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिले पात्रचरित्रको विश्लेषणपद्दति एवम् प्रयुक्त उपन्यासका पात्रहरूको चरित्रगत विशेषतासम्बन्धी जिज्ञासाको शमन हुने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ ।
Use of ICT in English Language Teaching Classroom
Authors: Bhandari Bhim Lal , Bhandari Sabina
Published: October 2024

Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning is indispensable for improving teachers' professional skills in English language teaching (ELT). This paper examines secondary English language teachers' experiences in using ICT in teaching English in Nepal. The extensive semi-structured interview as a key information-gathering strategy under the phenomenological research method was employed to explore the participants’ experiences in applying ICT skills in teaching English. Four English language teachers who had been using ICT in teaching for at least two years were selected purposively from two public secondary schools in Rupandehi, Nepal. The findings revealed that the use of ICT engages students' cognitive processes and their autonomy in class. It also creates an engaging and dynamic atmosphere for learning and facilitates better access to learning materials. The study can contribute to improving teaching and learning efficacy using ICT skills for effective teaching in public schools in Nepal.
Pendampingan Penerapan Checklist Kepatuhan Pada Pos Pelaporan Pajak Pertambahan Nilai Pada Perusahaan Tekstil Surabaya
Authors: Hari Yudhanti Ceicilia Bintang , Wehartaty Tineke , Nugraheni Bernadetta  Diana , Handoko Jesica , Lindrawati Lindrawati
Published: October 2024

Aktivitas dalam suatu organisasi memerlukan prosedur yang baik dan tepat agar sesuai dengan kebijakan dan peraturan yang dimiliki organisasi aturan maupun  regulasi pemerintah. Agar tercapai tujuan tersebut, alur kegiatan-kegiatan ini memerlukan adanya Prosedur Operasional Standar yang menggambarkan dan menjelaskan tahapan dan pihak-pihak yang wajib terlibat. Prosedur Operasional Standar juga dapat digunakan untuk mengawasi pelaksanaan tanggung jawab staf tersebut. PT JIMAS memiliki Prosedur Operasional Standar pelaporan PPN namun perusahaan belum dapat mengimplementasikan prosedur tersebut karena masih memerlukan adanya checklist yang menjelaskan tahapan kerja dalam siklus aktivitas pelaporan PPN. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah perlunya tim pengabdian masyarakat menyusun checklist yang terdiri dari 6 sub prosedur sebagai berikut: 1) Prosedur E-Faktur Pajak Masukan, 2) Prosedur E-Faktur Pajak Keluaran dan Faktur Pajak Pengganti, 3) Prosedur Nota Retur Pajak Pembelian, 4) Prosedur Retur Pajak Keluaran, 5) Instruksi Kerja E-Faktur PPN dan Pelaporan, dan 6) Prosedur Pelaporan PPN dan Pembayaran. Checklist ini diperlukan untuk mengevaluasi kepatuhan staf perusahan dalam penerapan prosedur siklus pelaporan PPN.  Selain checklist, Tim abdimas juga  membuat video tutorial mengenai cara penggunaan keenam sub prosedur pelaporan PPN, serta melatih tim manajamen PT JIMAS. Dengan adanya pelatihan dan video tutorial ini, tingkat pemahaman tim manajemen dapat tercapai 100% dan hasil penerapan awal Checklist/daftar periksa pelaporan PPN pada Agustus 2023 dengan nilai kepatuhan sub prosedur siklus pelaporan PPN sebesar 85%, dimana ketidakpatuhan sebesar 15%, disebabkan staf pelaksana sub prosedur siklus pelaporan PPN masih penyesuaian mengenai kegiatan dokumentasi dan pengarsipan khususnya Faktur pajak keluaran yang berkaitan dengan pihak eksternal PT JIMAS
Analisis Kerusakan Motor Listrik di Unit Pemurnian Brine PT. XYZ dengan Metode FMEA
Authors: Gautama Pugy , Ardiansya Riki , Sulistyo Arif Budi
Published: October 2024

Kebutuhan dan penggunaan motor listrik untuk berbagai keperluan industri semakin meningkat. Di dunia industri, banyak sekali dijumpai berbagai macam jenis motor listrik sebagai alat penggerak untuk menggerakan berbagai macam mesin dan peralatan yang dibutuhkan di industri. Di PT XYZ khususnya di Plant Chlor Alkali unit pemurnian larutan brine ada beberapa motor listrik yang sering mengalami masalah pada komponenya dalam setiap tahunnya. Dampak dan kerugian yang terjadi apabila mengalami kerusakan pada mesin atau motor dapat mempengaruhi kualitas produk dan unit pemurnian brine tidak bisa beroperasi (shutdown). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode FMEA. Hasil penelitian adalah terdapat 2 jenis kerusakan pada motor listrik yaitu bearing noise dan coil short. Nilai RPN pada jenis kerusakan bearing noise sebesar 93,75 dan coil short sebesar 76. Usulan perbaikan yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi kerusakan motor listrik yaitu dengan perawatan dan pencegahan kerusakan motor listrik di PT XYZ dilakukan dengan cara visual, pemeriksaan dan penggantian komponen motor listrik dengan mengikuti jadwal perawatan yang dibuat mingguan, bulanan dan tahunan
Alat Pengaman Kendaraan Berbasis RFID Menggunakan Mikrokontroller Arduino Uno
Authors: Martias Martias , Abby Ghaly Muhammad , Adianto Harna
Published: October 2024

Abstrak  - Saat ini, banyak kendaraan yang masih menggunakan sistem kontak yang mengandalkan kunci konvensional. Namun, metode ini memiliki kelemahan karena mudah dibobol menggunakan kunci letter T yang memiliki bentuk kecil. Selain itu, seringkali pemilik kendaraan lupa atau bahkan kehilangan kunci konvensional tersebut. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, dirancang sebuah sistem yang menggunakan mikrokontroler Arduino dan teknologi Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sebagai pengganti kunci konvensional serta sebagai pengaman kendaraan bermotor. Prinsip kerja sistem ini adalah menggunakan RFID untuk membaca ID Card yang telah terdaftar sebagai pengganti kunci konvensional. Data yang dikirim oleh RFID akan diterima oleh Arduino, yang kemudian akan menghubungkan arus listrik sesuai dengan fungsi kontak konvensional pada kendaraan bermotor. Dengan demikian, penggunaan mikrokontroler Arduino dan RFID sebagai konci kontak memberikan solusi yang lebih aman dan praktis dalam menjaga keamanan kendaraan bermotor.
 Abstract -  Currently, many vehicles still use a contact system that relies on conventional keys. However, this method has a weakness because it is easily broken using a small letter T key. In addition, often vehicle owners forget or even lose the conventional key. To overcome this problem, a system is designed that uses an Arduino microcontroller and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as a substitute for conventional keys and as a security for motorized vehicles. The working principle of this system is to use RFID to read ID Cards that have been registered as a substitute for conventional keys. Data sent by RFID will be received by Arduino, which will then connect the electric current according to the conventional contact function on motorized vehicles. Thus, the use of Arduino and RFID microcontrollers as contacts provides a more secure and practical solution in maintaining motorized vehicle security.
Undergraduate Bodies: Women and Academic Citizenship in English Canada, 1875–1914
Authors: MacDonald Sara Z.
Published: October 2024

In the nineteenth century, the cap and gown, like soldiers’ uniforms or the robes of lawyers, was perceived to be unfitting on a woman’s body. The right to wear the cap and gown was granted to young men when they matriculated as undergraduates, signifying that they were members of their university and holders of academic citizenship. The withholding of these rights cast women as inferior, and the denial of academic citizenship was premised on a discourse that normalized women’s inequality. Photographs offer opportunities not only to view actual bodies situated in a specific historical time and place, but also to explore the visual representation of cultural discourses and to search for moments of disruption and dissent. By producing and circulating images of their own bodies in academic dress, early university women in English Canada pushed back against the normative gendered discourses that excluded them from academic citizenship. Yet the discursive undergraduate body they constructed based their claims to university membership on their collective identity as white, Anglo-Canadian women. In this way, university women made adroit use of photography to portray white women in academic dress as images of youthful power and strength who were capable of assuming civic responsibility and poised to work toward the progress of the new dominion.
Heritage, Parks Canada, and the Narrowing of Western Canadian History
Authors: Coutts Robert
Published: October 2024

For decades, national historic sites have played a major role in helping shape the historical narrative in western Canada and throughout the country. In this Forum article I examine how heritage is defined and assess the way the early commemoration of historic sites in the west, including fur trade posts and battle sites associated with the North-West Resistance of 1885, set a conventional direction for what was important in western Canadian history and, just as significantly, what was not. I investigate the changing and at one time progressive role of historical research in Parks Canada, the agency responsible for managing these sites. I consider the later attempts by the agency to refute this innovative research in favour of a return to original, authorized, and archetypal colonialist messages, at the same time narrowing the scope of historical interpretation. Although very recent initiatives have attempted to broaden historic site interpretation in the West, Parks Canada is still faced with attempting to use commemorated and celebrated colonial spaces to communicate post-colonial messages.
The Mediating Effect of Recovery Capital on the Relationship between Psychological Distress and Quality of Life in People in Addiction Recovery
Authors: Yang Sonam , Kim Hee-Young , Park So-Youn
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to explore the level of quality of life among individuals in addiction recovery and to examine whether psychological distress affects the quality of life and recovery capital has a mediating effect on this relationship. To do this, original data from the ‘Stigma Perceived by Individuals with Addiction Study’ conducted by the Korea Addicts Right Center in 2023 were used. Recovering individuals who used community addiction organizations and facilities for alcohol, drug, and gambling problems participated in a self-report survey both online and offline. Using SPSS PROCESS macro, mediation analysis was conducted with a sample of 226 recovering addicts. First, the level of quality of life among recovering individuals was found to be low. Second, psychological distress had a direct effect on the quality of life among recovering individuals. Third, recovery capital had a mediating effect on the relationship between psychological distress and quality of life. Based on these findings, suggestions were made to alleviate psychological distress and enhance recovery capital to improve the quality of life for individual in addiction recovery.
إسهامات ابن نجيم الحنفي في فقه الأموال: دراسة تحليلية
Authors: محمد رحمت علي (Ali Md Rahmat)  , ومحمد أمان الله (Muhammad Amanullah)
Published: October 2024

ملخص البحث: يركز هذا البحث في دراسة إسهامات العلامة ابن نجيم الحنفي (٩٢٦-٩٧٠ه) في فقه الأموال. ابن نجيم له مكانة مهمة في الفقه الإسلامي المشتمل على العبادات والمعاملات ومنها فقه الأموال. ونظرا لأهمية إسهاماته الفقهية المتعلقة بالأموال وندرة وجود دراسة خاصة بها، يهدف الباحثان إلى اكتشاف هذه الإسهامات من متون مؤلفاته الفقهية. ولقد تم توظيف المنهج الاستقرائي والتحليلي لدراسة وتحليل القضية من مصادر ابن نجيم الفقهية والاقتصادية. وقد توصلت هذه الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج، من أهمها: أن ابن نجيم الحنفي كان عالما جليلا فقيها أصوليا مجتهدا فريدا في عصره. وهو من قام بحل مشاكل الناس في المسائل المستجدات الاقتصادية والاجتماعية المتعددة في زمانه، وله إسهامات مهمة في أبواب المعاملات المالية كالخراج، والأوقاف، والرشوة، وكفالة حقوق بيت المال، والإجارة الطويلة وغيرها من الموضوعات المتعلقة بفقه الأموال.      
 
Abstract: This research focuses on studying the contributions of the scholar Ibn Nujaym al-Ḥanafī (926-970 AH) in the jurisprudence of wealth. Ibn Nujaym has an important position in Islamic jurisprudence, which covers acts of worship and transactions, including the jurisprudence of wealth. Given the importance of his jurisprudential contributions related to wealth and the scarcity of a specific study on it, the two researchers aim to discover these contributions from the texts of his jurisprudential works. The inductive and analytical approaches were employed to study and analyze the issue from Ibn Nujaym’s jurisprudential and economic sources. This study reached several results, the most important of which is that Ibn Nujaym al-Hanafi was a distinguished jurist and Uṣūlī scholar, and a unique Mujtahid in his time. He was the one who solved people’s problems in the various economic and social developments of his time, and he made important contributions in the field of financial transactions, such as Kharāj, endowments, bribery, guaranteeing the rights of the treasury, long-term leasing, and other topics related to the jurisprudence of wealth. 
Keywords: Contributions, Ibn Nujaym, Jurisprudence of Wealth, Acts of Worship, Transactions.
Why did the Bosniaks Embrace Islam, Unlike the Serbs and Croats?
Authors: Spahic Omer
Published: October 2024

Abstract: This article discusses the reasons, why, unlike their Serb and Croat neighbors, the Bosniaks embraced Islam. Though somewhat gradual, the process was both collective and earnest, amounting to a phenomenon rarely witnessed in the latter periods of Islamic civilization in general, and the expansion of the Ottoman Caliphate in particular. Different scholars have provided different perspectives on the enduring mystery. However, as religion has been politicized and nationalized in the Balkan region, and politics and nationalism have become intertwined with religion, the task of reconciling conflicting perspectives and establishing the truth has become increasingly complex. This article posits that, besides, several secondary socio-political and economic factors, religion was the primary driver behind the conversion of the Bosniaks. The unique faith and rituals of the Patarens in Bosnia, along with their Bosnian Church, had a notable impact on a large number of Bosniaks, including those in positions of power and authority. The Bosniaks were distinguished by their inclination towards openness, inquisitiveness, and pursuit of truth, unlike the Serbs and Croats who often let ethno-nationalism and faith-based chauvinism shape their religious and socio-cultural choices. A research methodology that integrates descriptive, interpretative, and analytical historical methods is employed in the entire work.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of implementing measures to preserve natural resources in the context of sustainable development
Authors: Khryk Vasyl , Mazepa Vasyl , Sytnyk Oleksandr , Levandovska Svitlana , Kimeichuk Ivan
Published: October 2024

Performance evaluation helps to identify the most effective approaches to conserving natural resources, which helps to optimise costs and increase the efficiency of using financial and material resources. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of implementing measures to preserve natural resources in the context of sustainable development. The study employed the evaluation and sustainable development methods for a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of measures to preserve natural resources, considering economic, environmental, and social aspects. The research findings show that sustainable development is a critical concept for the modern world, as it ensures a balanced combination of economic growth, social well-being, and environmental sustainability. The performance measurement framework emphasises the significance of integrating different management systems, such as the balanced scorecard, value-based management principles, and integrated risk management (IRM). This integration enables effective risk management at all stages of project implementation, which provides a strategic focus on improving business performance and contributes to a greater probability of achieving sustainable development goals. The results of the study showed that a systematic approach to planning natural resource conservation measures is key to success. It includes eliminating differences in planning systems, detailing results through balanced scorecard projections, continuous monitoring of processes, and active staff involvement, which helps reduce agency conflicts. The results of the study can be used by environmental protection institutions to plan and implement effective measures to preserve natural resources, which will help achieve environmental goals at minimal cost
Development of complex methods for exergetic losses calculating in heat transfer through wall in air-heater heat utilizers
Authors: Fialko N. , Stepanova A. , Navrodska R. , Meranova N. , Shevchuk S.
Published: October 2024

Ensuring high economic indicators of power plants of various purposes, which include waste gas heat utilization systems, is possible with the use of effective heat utilization equipment. One of the criteria for evaluating the thermodynamic perfection of power plants is the amount of exergy losses in the structural elements of the plant. A decrease in exergy losses corresponds to an increase in exergy efficiency. Determination of the structural elements in the heat utilization system, in which the maximum exergy losses are localized, will allow to influence them in a targeted manner in order to increase the exergy efficiency of the installation. The paper presents the results of the development of complex methods for calculating local exergy losses in the processes of heat transfer through flat and cylindrical walls of air-heated heat exchangers, which are included in the heat utilization systems of power plants of various purposes. Complex methods are based on integral equations for calculating exergy losses, as well as differential equations of heat transfer theory when applied to heat utilization systems. The classification of exergy losses for heat utilization systems of power plants has been carried out, and the location and type of local exergy losses have been determined. Three types of local exergy losses are considered: losses during heat transfer from the heat carrier to the wall, heat transfer from the wall to the heat carrier, and exergy losses in heat conduction processes. A system of integrodifferential equations was developed and analytical expressions were obtained for the calculation of local exergy losses in heat transfer processes through the flat and cylindrical walls of air-heating heat exchangers. The introduction of new complex research methods expands the possibilities of using exergy analysis methods to increase the exergy efficiency of heat utilization systems. Research using the specified methods will allow to develop heat utilization systems with high indicators of energy and exergetic efficiency.
Modeling heat and mass transfer in grain drying processes under the influence of electromagnetic field
Authors: Kotov B. , Kalynichenko R. , Pantsyr Yu. , Garasymchuk I.
Published: October 2024

Drying of grain materials by traditional convective methods typically involves significant energy consumption, primarily due to unproductive losses of thermal energy with the exhausted drying agent. Optimizing this process entails reducing the volume of drying agent used and compensating for reduced thermal energy through non-contact heat transfer methods such as microwave (MW) or infrared (IR) irradiation. However, mathematical modeling of these processes requires refinement as they differ from traditional convective heat drying processes.

Grain drying is a complex thermophysical process, with heat and moisture transfer occurring within the capillary-porous material in a mutually dependent manner. To better understand these processes, it is necessary to establish mathematical models that account for the influence of the electromagnetic field.

This article aims to theoretically investigate the drying process of plant raw materials under the influence of MW and IR electromagnetic fields based on analytical mathematical models.

The conducted research indicates the potential of using electromagnetic fields to intensify the drying of plant raw materials, particularly through MW and IR irradiation, which allows for targeted heating of the moist zones of the material.

The obtained analytical dependencies enable the calculation of temperature and moisture content fields in materials and determine the degree of influence of electromagnetic field parameters on heating and drying processes. These dependencies also help to more accurately identify heat and mass transfer model coefficients based on experiments. Such an analytical-empirical approach can be utilized to calculate rational processing regimes for grain raw materials under the influence of electromagnetic fields.
Influence of voltage unsymmetry on energy characteristics of vacuum pump
Authors: Sinyavsky O. , Savchenko V.
Published: October 2024

Deviation and asymmetry of the voltage have the greatest impact on electric drives of production machines and mechanisms.

Voltage asymmetry leads to losses that have an electromagnetic and technological component.

Studies on the effect of voltage asymmetry on the technological characteristics of working machines and mechanisms have shown that their productivity decreases with voltage asymmetry. However, there are no studies on the influence of spring asymmetry on the energy characteristics of working machines.

The purpose of the research is to determine the influence of voltage asymmetry on the power characteristics of vacuum pumps.

With voltage asymmetry, constant and variable losses in an asynchronous electric motor change, which cause an increase in energy losses in an asynchronous electric drive.

The energy assessment of the electric drive of the vacuum pump was carried out according to the specific consumption of electricity.

The influence of voltage asymmetry on the power characteristics of vacuum pumps was studied. The dependence of the specific power consumption on the change in stiffness of the mechanical characteristics of the electric motor, which is caused by voltage asymmetry, is obtained. It was established that slippage and power loss increase with voltage asymmetry. As a result, the specific loss of electricity in the electric drive of vacuum pumps increases.
Development of recipescooked sausage products enriched with chlorella
Authors: Kulakova Liudmyla , Slyva Yuliia
Published: October 2024

The meat industry is constantly undergoing transformations and moves in accordance with global trends and basic consumer requests.Accordingly, there is a problem of increasing the nutritional and biological value of common food products, in particular cooked sausages. Development of health facilitiesof meat products enriched with plant components is the main goal that arose during the performance of this work. Improvement of the recipe of cooked sausage products due to the use of available chlorella seaweedvaluablea source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, essential amino acids, vitamins, polyunsaturated fatty acids and minerals is a promising solution. The difference between the developed minced meat recipe and the control is the use of chlorella, the replacement of lard, which is traditionally used in similar recipes, with linseed and olive oils, and the complete replacement of sodium nitrite with ascorbic acid. Comparative studies were performed using three different formulations containing 1% chlorella hydrated with water and milk whey in a ratio of 1:5 for 20 minutes at a temperature of 40º C. During the work, organoleptic (appearance, color, texture, taste and smell) and physical and chemical research methods (moisture, fat, protein, salt content). It was shown that the experimental samples of minced meat contained protein in amounts of 13.51% for sample 3; 12.77% for sample 2 and 12.36% for sample 1. The moisture content of the experimental samples exceeds the control by 2.86% for sample 3, by 1.86% for sample 2, and by 0.69% for sample 1. According to the mass fraction of fat, all samples are within the normal range and amount to less than 30%, which correspondsthe national standard for this type of product. Modification of the recipe using chlorella, linseed and olive oil differs from the control sample, which is reflected in the results of the organoleptic evaluation. According to the results of comprehensive studies, experimental formulation sample 3 can be recommended for implementation.
Bioinformatics-based analysis of EMT-related genes in cervical cancer patients
Authors: Gao Yan
Published: October 2024

Background: In most cases, patients who are not screened canonically have advanced disease by the time they are first diagnosed. Therefore, invasive metastasis is the main feature and cause of death in patients with advanced cervical cancer. Methods: The GEO database was searched for analytical data on cervical cancer. The GSE9750 dataset was employed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in tumor samples compared to normal samples, carry out enrichment analysis, build protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks to identify key genes (Hub gene), and perform between diagnostic genes and immune infiltrated cells. Results: A total of 1440 DEGs and 46 differential genes linked to EMT were screened. GO enrichment produced 455 results, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment （KEGG ）yielded a total of 18 pathways. A PPI network was built using 46 differential genes related to EMT, and 9 Hub genes were also validated. Nine hub genes had exactly the same up- and down-regulation trend as before in the external verification set, but only six hub genes were ultimately determined to be diagnostic genes after further validation by the external verification set. The results of the KM (Kaplan-Meier) survival study also revealed five prognostic genes related to survival, namely MMP1, CXCL8, SSP1, MMP3, and VCAM1. Conclusion: The genes MMP1, CXCL8, SSP1, MMP3, and VCAM1are crucial in the development of EMT in patients with cervical cancer and can be employed as both diagnostic and therapeutic targets during the progression of EMT in cervical cancer patients.
Help and learn with gynecological cytology
Authors: Javier Torres-Gómez Francisco
Published: October 2024

Literary references concerning conventional cervicovaginal cytology are increasingly scarce. Cytological screening as a weapon to fight cervical cancer has been a success in those countries where it has been implemented, especially if it has been universal. Unfortunately, globally, this circumstance is not possible, mainly due to socioeconomic reasons. This means that cervical cancer continues to be a major cause of death worldwide.