bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gamow–Teller Beta Decay and Pseudo-SU(4) Symmetry
Authors: Van Isacker Piet , Algora Alejandro , Vitéz-Sveiczer András , Kiss Gábor Gyula , Orrigo Sonja Elena Agata , Rubio Berta , Aguilera Pablo
Published: October 2023

We report on recent experimental results on β decay into self-conjugate (N=Z) nuclei with mass number 58≤A≤70. Super-allowed β decays from the Jπ=0+ ground state of a Z=N+2 parent nucleus are to the isobaric analogue state through so-called Fermi transitions and to Jπ=1+ states by way of Gamow–Teller (GT) transitions. The operator of the latter decay is a generator of Wigner’s SU(4) algebra and as a consequence GT transitions obey selection rules associated with this symmetry. Since SU(4) is progressively broken with increasing A, mainly as a consequence of the spin–orbit interaction, this symmetry is not relevant for the nuclei considered here. We argue, however, that the pseudo-spin–orbit splitting can be small in nuclei with 58≤A≤70, in which case nuclear states exhibit an approximate pseudo-SU(4) symmetry. To test this conjecture, GT decay strength is calculated with use of a schematic Hamiltonian with pseudo-SU(4) symmetry. Some generic features of the GT β decay due to pseudo-SU(4) symmetry are pointed out. The experimentally observed GT strength indicates a restoration of pseudo-SU(4) symmetry for A=70.
Nanoluciferase Reporter Zika Viruses as Tools for Assessing Infection Kinetics and Antibody Potency
Authors: Xu Yanqun , Vertrees Devin , He Yong , Momben-Abolfath Sanaz , Li Xiaohong , Brewah Yambasu A. , Scott Dorothy E. , Konduru Krishnamurthy , Rios Maria , Struble Evi B.
Published: October 2023

Zika virus (ZIKV) has become endemic in multiple tropical and subtropical regions and has the potential to become widespread in countries with limited prior exposure to this infection. One of the most concerning sequelae of ZIKV infection is the teratogenic effect on the developing fetus, with the mechanisms of viral spread to and across the placenta remaining largely unknown. Although vaccine trials and prophylactic or therapeutic treatments are being studied, there are no approved treatments or vaccines for ZIKV. Appropriate tests, including potency and in vivo assays to assess the safety and efficacy of these modalities, can greatly aid both the research of the pathophysiology of the infection and the development of anti-ZIKV therapeutics. Building on previous work, we tested reporter ZIKV variants that express nanoluciferase in cell culture and in vivo assays. We found that these variants can propagate in cells shown to be susceptible to the widely used clinical isolate PRVABC59, including Vero and human placenta cell lines. When used in neutralization assays with bioluminescence as readout, these variants gave rise to neutralization curves similar to those produced by PRVABC59, while being better suited for performing high-throughput assays. In addition, the engineered reporter variants can be useful research tools when used in other in vitro and in vivo assays, as we illustrated in transcytosis experiments and a pilot study in guinea pigs.
Novel P335-like Phage Resistance Arises from Deletion within Putative Autolysin yccB in Lactococcus lactis
Authors: Seiler Jenny , Millen Anne , Romero Dennis A. , Magill Damian , Simdon Laura
Published: October 2023

Lactococcus lactis and Lactococcus cremoris are broadly utilized as starter cultures for fermented dairy products and are inherently impacted by bacteriophage (phage) attacks in the industrial environment. Consequently, the generation of bacteriophage-insensitive mutants (BIMs) is a standard approach for addressing phage susceptibility in dairy starter strains. In this study, we characterized spontaneous BIMs of L. lactis DGCC12699 that gained resistance against homologous P335-like phages. Phage resistance was found to result from mutations in the YjdB domain of yccB, a putative autolysin gene. We further observed that alteration of a fused tail-associated lysin-receptor binding protein (Tal-RBP) in the phage restored infectivity on the yccB BIMs. Additional investigation found yccB homologs to be widespread in L. lactis and L. cremoris and that different yccB homologs are highly correlated with cell wall polysaccharide (CWPS) type/subtype. CWPS are known lactococcal phage receptors, and we found that truncation of a glycosyltransferase in the cwps operon also resulted in resistance to these P335-like phages. However, characterization of the CWPS mutant identified notable differences from the yccB mutants, suggesting the two resistance mechanisms are distinct. As phage resistance correlated with yccB mutation has not been previously described in L. lactis, this study offers insight into a novel gene involved in lactococcal phage sensitivity.
Numerical Investigation of Hydrodynamic Responses of a Moored Liquefied Natural Gas Ship under Multimodal Waves
Authors: Lu Na , Xu Tiaojian , Xia Lu , Dong Guohai
Published: October 2023

Ocean waves typically consist of wind, sea, and swell trains. Conventionally, the treatment of multimodal waves has been to conceptualize them as a unified wave system and employ a single set of aggregate wave parameters for the representation of their collective characteristics. Nevertheless, a better understanding of multimodal waves is important when analyzing the interactions between waves and moored vessels, considering the pronounced sensitivity of a ship’s responses to wave periods and directions. Many spectral partitioning methodologies have been proposed to discern and segregate multimodal waves into two or more distinct wave systems, providing fundamental information for investigating moored ship responses to multimodal waves. Utilizing the wave spectra data acquired from a specific water region in South America, a comprehensive numerical study was undertaken by employing the specialized ocean engineering software ORCAFLEX 11.2e. The primary objective of this investigation is to analyze the dynamic response of a moored liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel in ballast conditions subjected to waves defined by distinct wave identification methods (i.e., overall method and spectral partition method). Furthermore, the waves are categorized into two groups: beam waves and head waves. Results show that beam waves induce a substantial ship response, whereas head waves pose a comparatively lower risk to maritime vessels. Furthermore, the conventional overall wave approach tends to neglect the roll motion generated by multimodal waves when they propagate as head waves. Nevertheless, when the wave direction aligns with beam waves, the overall wave approach tends to produce the roll motion. These findings indicate the importance of considering multimodal waves in quay layout and mooring configuration design.
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Future Precipitation Changes in the Huaihe River Basin Based on the NEX-GDDP-CMIP6 Dataset and Monitoring Data
Authors: Tong Min , Li Leilei , Li Zhi , Tian Zhihui
Published: October 2023

This research analyzes extreme precipitation events in the Huaihe River Basin in China, a densely populated region with a history of human settlements and agricultural activities. This study aims to explore the impact of extreme precipitation index changes and provide decision-making suggestions for flood early warning and agricultural development in the Huaihe River Basin. The study utilizes the NEX-GDDP-CMIP6 climate model dataset and daily value dataset (V3.0) from China’s national surface weather stations to investigate temporal and spatial changes in the extreme precipitation indices from 1960 to 2014 and future projections. At the same time, this study adopts the RclimDex model, Taylor diagram, and Sen+Mann–Kendall trend analysis research methods to analyze the data. The results reveal a slight increase in extreme precipitation indices from the northwest to southeast within the basin, except for the CDD, which shows a decreasing trend. Regarding the spatial variation, the future increase in extreme precipitation in the Huaihe River Basin shows a spatial variation characteristic that decreases from the northwest to southeast. These findings suggest that extreme precipitation events are intensifying in the region. Understanding these trends and their implications is vital for adaptation strategy planning and mitigating the risks associated with extreme precipitation events in the Huaihe River Basin.
The effectiveness of the scientist: How to turn science into a report and a competition for resources
Authors:   Department of Ontology and Theory of Knowledge at St. Petersburg State University, Dokuchaev I. I.
Published: October 2023

The article shows various aspects of the application in the practice of labor relations of a teacher (scientist) and an educational (scientific) institution of such a tool for regulating activities as an effective contract. It is shown that an effective contract is a way to reduce the income of a teacher (scientist) by increasing the amount of time needed to fulfill all the conditions of the contract. It is also shown that an effective contract is a way to reduce the quality of the educational and research process, which ceases to be evaluated by the quality of its results and in the course of the work of the expert community, and acquires the character of a pursuit of achieving quantitative indicators recorded by formal information systems, such as various databases indexing publishing activity.
PENGARUH SUNTIK KB DEPO MEDROXY PROGESTERON ASETAT (DMPA) TERHADAP PENINGKATAN BERAT BADAN DI BIDAN PRAKTEK SWASTA (BPS) YANI ISMAIL BEKASI
Authors: Anggraeni Yunita , Sukmalara Dini
Published: October 2023

Pelayanan Keluarga Berencana (KB) merupakan salah satu komponen pelayanan kesehatanreproduksi esensial yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian serius, karena dengan mutu pelayanan KB yangberkualitas dapat meningkatkan tingkat kesehatan dan kesejahteraan ibu, dengan penggunaan alatkontrasepsi. Di Indonesia pemakaian alat kontrasepsi tertinggi adalah suntik KB yaitu sebesar 48,56%.Jenis suntik KB Depo Medroxy Progesteron Asetat (DMPA), Noretisterone Enentat (NETEN) danCyclofem. Suntik KB DMPA mempunyai efek samping yang sering dikeluhkan peningkatan berat badan.Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui pengaruh suntik KB DMPA terhadap peningkatan berat badan diBPS Yani Ismail Bekasi. Metode penelitian adalah deskriptif korelatif dengan desain cross sectional.Populasi berjumlah 60 orang dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan rumus slovin yangdiperoleh ukuran sampel 52 responden yang dipilih secara acak. Analisis data univariat menggunakandistribusi frekuensi, analisis bivariat menggunakan uji chi- square dengan tingkat kemaknaan α=5%. Hasilpenelitian menunjukkan sebesar 71,4% lama pemakaian suntik KB DMPA <1 tahun akseptor memilikiberat badan kurus dan sebesar 62,2% lama pemakaian suntik KB DMPA >1 tahun akseptor suntik KBDMPA mempunyai berat badan yang berlebih/ kegemukan. Berdasarkan uji chi- square didapatkan hasilhitung 6,846. Simpulan terdapat hubungan yang cukup erat antara suntik KB DMPA denganpeningkatan berat badan. Kemudian kontribusi suntik KB DMPA terhadap peningkatan berat badan sebesar48%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 52% ditentukan oleh faktor lain misalnya faktor pola makan dan olahraga.Saran untuk akseptor suntik KB DMPA agar menjaga pola makan dengan diit rendah lemak dan rendahkalori serta olah raga teratur.
HUBUNGAN KONFORMITAS TEMAN SEBAYA DENGAN PERILAKU MEROKOK PADA REMAJA DI RW 04 KRANGGAN KOTA BEKASI 2021
Authors: Anisa Anisa , Saniwati Saniwati
Published: October 2023

Adolescence is a period of transition from children to adults both physically and psychologically. The purpose of this study was to determine the description or relationship of peer conformity with smoking behavior in Kranggan, Bekasi city. Correlative descriptive research method with a cross-sectional approach. The total population is 90 people. Samples were taken by total sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire. The analysis used univariate and bivariate using Chi-square =5%. The results showed that there were 10 respondents (11.1%) included in high conformity, 71 respondents (78.9) included in moderate conformity, 9 respondents (10.0) included in low conformity and there were 10 respondents (11.1) including into heavy smoking behavior, 69 respondents (76.7%) included in moderate smoking behavior, 11 respondents (12.2%) included in light smoking behavior. the results of the analysis obtained Chi-square value obtained p value 0.001 0.05. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between peer conformity and adolescent smoking behavior in Kranggan, Bekasi city. Suggestions for teenagers should be teenagers to choose music or sing when boredom is appearing, get used to when they finish eating with nutritious foods such as fruits and teenagers choose friends and a good social environment so that teenagers do not think that smoking is a form of solidarity with others. friend.
A computational analysis of the scribal profiles in two of the oldest manuscripts of Hadewijch’s Letters
Authors: Kestemont Mike
Published: October 2023

La poétesse mystique Hadewijch se classe parmi les auteurs les plus célèbres des Pays-Bas médiévaux. Le présent article offre une étude des lettres d’Hadewijch où est exposé le résultat d’une analyse informatique de l’orthographe, des deux manuscrits les plus anciens de l’Epistolarium. L’utilisation des méthodes quantitatives de la stylométrie offre des arguments solides pour démontrer un changement de copiste dans le plus ancien manuscrit d’Hadewijch, point qui a été négligé dans les études récentes du codex. Cette découverte a des implications intéressantes pour l’étude philologique du texte d’Hadewijch. Cette étude sert à illustrer comment l’analyse numérique des textes, tel qu’il est pratiqué actuellement dans les Humanités numériques, offre de nombreux avantages pour l’étude des scribes dans les textes prémodernes.
Joan Berenguer de Masdovelles et son manuscrit autographe : création, amendement et édition génétique de textes médiévaux
Authors: Beltran Vicenç
Published: October 2023

Il est possible de reconstruire chronologiquement la composition du chansonnier autographe du poète catalan Joan Berenguer de Masdovelles (Barcelona, B. Cataluña, ms. 11) grâce aux différents styles d’écriture et à la datation précise de plusieurs poèmes. Les corrections effectuées a posteriori sur des poèmes de la première heure permettent de dater l’évolution de sa poétique. Les brouillons in fieri de l’un de ses poèmes, conservés dans les premières pages du manuscrit, permettent d’analyser aussi sa technique de composition avec l’aide des annotations concernant des suggestions ou des expressions notées à la volée et qui trouveront leur place ultérieurement dans le poème ; des corrections progressives des premières versions de la forme pratiquement définitive dans laquelle l’auteur a laissé le poème et dont il est possible de confronter la version publiée à travers sa copie dans d’autres chansonniers.
Melchior Goldast and Christina Queen of Sweden
Authors: Sandrock James , Jackson Donald-F.
Published: October 2023

En 1650 la ville de Bremen, en Allemagne, fit don, à Christine, reine de Suède, de trentedeux manuscrits grecs et latins, qui avaient appartenu au Suisse Melchior Goldast. Grâce au bibliothécaire de Christine, Isaac Vossius, dix de ces manuscrits sont maintenant conservés à l’université de Leyde, dix-huit sont à Rome parmi les manuscrits intégrés à la Bibliothèque vaticane dans le fond des Codices Reginensis à la mort de Christine. Un texte est toujours à Bremen, un a été perdu, et deux autres n’ont pas encore été identifiés.
La Collectio in apostolum de Bède le vénérable : tradition manuscrite, codicologie et critique d’authenticité
Authors: Delmulle Jérémy
Published: October 2023

A new examination of the manuscript tradition of the Augustinian anthology prepared by the Venerable Bede, and more attention paid to the codicological patterns of the oldest witnesses reveal permanent features that allow us to better understand the early stages of the diffusion of this text, and especially to draw the following conclusions about the work itself : the different branches of the tradition depend in fact on a single archetype, whose last part was mutilated after being copied once (the witnesses thus could be distributed between integri, mutili and suppleti) ; Bede’s anthology originally had about five hundred extracts, among which fifty at least disappeared ; this loss is explained by the material conditions of the first copies, made by a composition by fascicles that, even before the copy of the archetype both caused the fall of quires and sheets and resulted in interpolations. Several excerpts of the anthology therefore can now be dismissed as inauthentic, and several lacunae must be assumed.
El ms. 140 de la Biblioteca del Real Colegio de España de Bolonia y la obra histórica de Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada
Authors: Valverde Juan Fernández , Estévez Sola Juan-A.
Published: October 2023

Estudio del manuscrito 140 del Real Colegio de España de Bolonia (Italia) que contiene la obra historiográfica de Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada.
Порівняльний аналіз процесів вимірювання, контролю та діагностики
Authors: Багацький Валентин Олексійович , Багацький Олексій Валентинович
Published: October 2023

Проведено порівняльний аналіз нормативної та наукової літератури з питань вимірювання, контролю та діагностики. Вказані існуючі, на думку авторів, недоліки у визначеннях термінів: «вимірювання», «контроль», «діагностика». Основним недоліком визначень є їх формулювання з точки зору пояснення функціонального призначення процесів. Визначення процесу вимірювання у нормативних документах, на думку авторів, має дуже узагальнений і неконкретний характер. Відображення — це синонім слова «індикація». Обчислення чого та задля чого? Яким чином відбувається експериментальне отримання величини, і хто його обґрунтовано приписує? Нормативні документи з контролю та діагностики не відповідають на питання, що таке власне контроль та діагностика з точки зору складових процесів нижчого рівня. Невідомо також, що мається на увазі під терміном «відповідність», визначення контролю якості продукції є тавтологією, тобто контроль є контроль. Авторами запропоновано уніфікований шаблон для визначення вказаних термінів з точки зору складових процесів нижчого рівня, а не з точки зору функціонального призначення вимірювання, контролю та діагностики. Складовими всіх означених процесів є процеси нижчого рівня, а саме: порівняння, запам’ятовування результатів порівняння та процес формування вихідного коду. Процеси нижчого рівня можуть бути реалізовані над аналоговою, аналого-цифровою та цифровою формами інформації. Ланцюг з вимірювального перетворювача, міри, компаратора та тригера, на цифровому виході якого з’являється цифровий сигнал «більше величини міри — 1» або «менше величини міри — 0» залежно від вхідної величини, є елементарний набір засобів, який дозволяє реалізувати процеси вимірювання, контролю та діагностики. Цей процес можна назвати одномежовим порівнянням або однорозрядним вимірюванням. Згідно із шаблоном запропоновано визначення процесів вимірювання, контролю та діагностики.
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes between Rebound Hyperthermia and Non-Rebound Hypertherma Groups in Postcardiac Arrest Syndrome Patients Undergoing Targeted Temperature Management
Authors: Rhee Ha Na , Park Jeong Yun
Published: October 2023

Purpose : This retrospective study aims to provide basic data for intervention to improve clinical outcomes and identify the characteristics of the rebound hyperthermia (RHG) and non-rebound hyperthermia (NRHG) groups by checking body temperature in patients with post-cardiac arrest syndrome.Method : The study involved 118 patients who completed target temperature management (TTM) in an acute-care unit. Data were analyzed for frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation, median, and quartiles, and compared using the chi-squared test and Mann–Whitney U-test.Results : Rebound hyperthermia (RH) was observed in 74 (62.7%) patients, predominantly male (69.5%), with an average age of 64.54 ± 15.98, and a body mass index of 23.22 ± 4.75kg/m2 (overweight). Hypertension (50%) was the most common co-morbidity, followed by diabetes and heart disease (33.1%). Neuron-specific enolase levels were higher in the NRHG 24, 48, and 72 hours after recovery of spontaneous circulation (p = .037, p＜ .001, p= .008). The APHCHE Ⅳ was also higher in the NRHG (p＜ .001). RH occurred 25.49 (7.28–52.96) hours after TTM completion, lasting for 2 (1–3) hours. Temperature reduction strategies included notifying doctors, administering antipyretics, and nursing intervention, with the latter being the most common at 94.6%. Half of the subjects in the RHG and 77.3% in the NRHG fell into cerebral performance categories 3, 4, and 5 (p= .003).Conclusion : RH is more likely a body mechanism related to CPR and TTM than a result of pathogenic infection. Therefore, we require an active intervention for hyperthermia, and a patient-specific nursing intervention protocol.
Engineering and Architecture in the northern part of the State of Mexico
Authors:   Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Jocotitlán, LÓPEZ-RAMÍREZ Roberto
Published: October 2023

Engineering and Architecture in the northern part of the State of Mexico” aims to disseminate works in the areas of Engineering (Electronics, Mechanics, Chemistry and Materials) and architecture, generated by academics from the Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Jocotitlan. As in all higher education institutions, the documentation and publication of the most outstanding results of recent work that are the result of the natural and daily work of academic life, are part of the continuous work that is carried out, in addition to the already so well-known teaching. Student participation is reflected in the presence of their authorship in several chapters that are integrated into this Handbook; supporting the professional training of those who are the origin of education. It can also be mentioned that the participation of collegiate bodies, identified as professors with a PRODEP profile and members of academic bodies within this Handbook, allows contributing to the institutional strengthening of the Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Jocotitlán. The content is intended for general and technical reading by anyone who is interested in the topic and also by those who can learn what this technology produces for the educational, industrial and research sectors.
Theoretical-numerical analysis of the stress concentration factor in a stepped bar in tension
Authors:   Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Jocotitlán, SOTO-MENDOZA Gilberto , MARTÍNEZ-GARCÍA José ,   Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Jocotitlán, COUTIÑO-MORENO Elvis ,   Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Jocotitlán
Published: October 2023

The stress concentration factor of different structural elements has been obtained analytical, experimental, and numerically. For the analytical part, there are several formulas established according to the element and the load condition to which the component is subjected. In the case of the numerical simulation results, they are approximations that depend on the refinement of the mesh. In this work, a comparative analysis was carried out between the analytical results and those obtained numerically from the stress concentration factor of a flat stepped bar subjected to tension, considering convergence criteria of 5%, 2% and 1%. An automatic mesh refinement tool was used, and several studies were run using design points. It was found that the average percentage variation between the analytical and the numerical approach according to the convergence criterion was 2.5%, 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively. Also, some points were found where the variation was notable.
Community Education for Combating Corruption in Indonesia: Advocacy Studies and Early Character Development
Authors: Fadri Zainal
Published: October 2023

Corruption is a problem faced by almost all countries. This study aims to further review efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia with a character education approach. Character education for the community is a fresh idea for solving corruption problems in Indonesia. This study aims to provide an overview of the prevention or eradication of corruption with other approaches. The approach used is more towards a personal human approach to corrupt behavior. After getting a good understanding of corruption, then a system will be created that will lead every corrupt behavior to self-awareness so that it does not act corruptly. The research data were obtained from literacy collection and then compiled and analyzed in order to obtain an overview and conclusion that corruption cases can be overcome by other methods, namely using the method introduced by Mahatma Gandhi, namely the meaning approach and the human personal approach.
Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan: Membangun Sekolah Damai Untuk Wujudkan Lingkungan Masyarakat Aman dan Sejahtera
Authors: Mazid Sukron , Istianah Anif
Published: October 2023

Citizenship Education (PKn) plays an important role in developing a peaceful school environment and contributing to the formation of a socially prosperous society. PKN teaches students critical and analytical thinking skills, preparing them to address social problems with wise solutions and focus on achieving peace. This type of qualitative research uses a library approach, data sources consist of literature sources by selecting book and journal references that have a relationship with diversity during the pandemic. Data collection techniques use documentation and observation studies. The research results show that Civics can form a young generation who is aware of the importance of cooperation, tolerance and peace in everyday life. Civics has a crucial role in forming peaceful schools that contribute to the welfare of social society.
Redes Sociales: Atrapamiento o Conexión Emocional
Authors: Cano García Mariluz , Bustamante Agudelo Dayana , Valderrama Mosquera Denia Yuleidy , Gaviria Cano Vanesa , Gil Jaramillo Laura Fernanda , González González Valentina , González Posada Valeria , Parra Cardona Luisa Fernanda , Espinosa Osorio Lissi Paola , González Mora Alejandra , Cardona Córdoba Alejandra Vanesa , Jaramillo Manuela , Metaute Mesa Sara , García Arboleda Sebastián , Moreno Agudelo Yina , Mosquera Moreno Daniel , Lopera Quiroz Angie Manuela , Muñoz Meza María José , Ramírez Montes Mallerly Andrea , Molina Ramírez Luisa Fernanda , Montoya Cardona Juliana , Castaño Bermúdez Daniel , Montoya Giraldo Daniel Felipe , Restrepo Ramírez Isabel Cristina , Jaramillo Jaramillo Paola Andrea , Restrepo Londoño Marcela , Hoyos Rentería Jorge , Lavado Díaz Edwin David , Peña Montoya Jéssika Fernanda
Published: October 2023

En un mundo hiperconectado, la tecnología ha trasfigurado la forma en que nos comunicamos, interactuamos y nos vinculamos con los demás. Cada día son más los negocios que se logran por medio de la tecnología, las relaciones sociales que se concretan y la dependencia hasta para verificar el estado del tiempo. En el centro de esta revolución digital se encuentran las redes sociales, plataformas en línea que han logrado cambiar radicalmente la forma en que los jóvenes se articulan con el mundo que les rodea. Sin embargo, este cambio vertiginoso ha generado un impacto positivo como negativo en la vida de los más jóvenes. En este libro, exploraremos la influencia de las redes sociales en la vida de los jóvenes y examinaremos cómo estas plataformas han moldeado su manera de pensar, sentir y actuar. Este libro devela los impactos negativos que las redes sociales pueden tener en la salud mental y emocional de los jóvenes, como la adicción, la comparación constante, el acoso cibernético y la pérdida de privacidad. Analizaremos cómo estas plataformas pueden amplificar los miedos y las inseguridades de los jóvenes, y cómo pueden convertirse en un terreno fértil para la desinformación y la manipulación. Las aportaciones que aparecen en la compilación son estudios correlacionales y explicativos recientes. Este libro no pretende ofrecer respuestas definitivas ni juzgar de manera absoluta a las redes sociales. Más bien, su objetivo es fomentar la reflexión y el diálogo constructivo sobre un tema que define la realidad de la generación actual. A través de estas páginas, recomendamos a los jóvenes, padres, educadores y profesionales a adentrarse en un viaje de descubrimiento, donde exploraremos las dimensiones complejas de las redes sociales y su impacto en la juventud y como los gobiernos y familias deben asumir una posición más contundente. Esperamos que este libro sirva de aporte al círculo científico para profundizar en las implicaciones del uso desmedido y como se pueden orientar decisiones informadas que ayude a construir normatividad social para su regulación y así comenzar a implementar una relación saludable y equilibrada con estas poderosas herramientas.
Western Gender Paradigm: Historicizing the Appropriation of African Women
Authors: Gandu Yohanna Kagoro
Published: October 2023

Scholarly documentation of the history of the emergence and shifts in the construction of gender categories in Europe presents a picture that presupposes the existence of women as a social category that has always been perceived and understood to be powerless, disadvantaged, controlled and defined by men. Western historical experience is rooted on the perception of the world as a man’s world. Under such a world, gender is treated as a biologically pre-determined divide and social categorisation of humans into ‘man’ or ‘woman ‘. Biological determinism have often been so compelling in Western gender discourse to an extent that social categories have over the years derive their legitimacy and power front biology. Biological determinism inherent in Western articulation of social difference cannot however be presented as a universally acceptable paradigm. This is because feminism debate all what roles and which identities are natural and what aspects are socially constructed, call only have meaning if! culture. It is through culture that social categories are conceived. It is within the foregoing context that African ‘protest scholarship’ (Adesina: 2010; Ainpofo: 2008; Zeleza: 2006; Mukonyora: 2006; Oyewumi: 2005 a&b, 1997; Nnaineka: 2005; Mire: 2001, Taiwo: 1999; Amadiume: 1997, 1987; Afonja: 2007 a&b; Anzfred: et al.: 2004; Menuni: 2003) submits that social categories do not have independent existence or logic of their own. The contestations over the concept ‘gender’ developed out of this challenge. This paper argues that Western gender constructions and concepts do automatically apply to non Western societies. Examples front Africa present what Oyewumi (2004: 8) describes as “several challenges to the unwarranted universalisms of feminist gender discourses” because African social categories are “fluid, highly situational and not determined by body type”. The paper concludes that such. constructs can only be use for comparative purposes. Given that this paper adopts a historical and theoretical review of the subject matter under investigation, the method of study used is content analysis.
Rate of Compliance with Crash Helmets Use by Powered Two-Wheelers (PTW) in Nigeria
Authors: Ipingbemi O. , Ajala A.T.
Published: October 2023

Head injuries remain the main cause of deaths among users of Powered 7lvo- Wheelers (PTW). Therefore, helmet use represents the major measure for reducing the severity of head injuries. However in most developing countries especially in Nigeria, compliance to the use of crash helmets is extremely poor. Using observational surrey, the study evaluated the level of compliance of motorcycle riders to the use of crash helmets on three categories of roads ill Abeokuta, Nigeria. in addition, 250 powered two wheelers (motorcyclists) were served with 250 copies of questionnaire each using systematic sampling, Findings indicated that more than 75% of them were less than 40 years ill age and about 68% had 110 more than secondary education In terms of helmet wearing, 29%, 15% and 62 % compliance rates were recorded 011 Trunk ‘A’, collector and access mads respectively. Also, 34.2% and 27.6% identified heat and cost of the crash helmets as main reasons for poor use of crash helmets. One Way ANOVA showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in the use of crash helmets on the three categories of roads. The paper calls for effective enforcement of crash helmet law, more enlightenment programme and the need to subsidize the cost of crash helmets in order to improve the wearing rate ill the country.
Dynastic Struggle and the Peoples Democratic Party in the Post-Adedibu Era in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Oludayo Tade
Published: October 2023

Lamidi Adedibu, until his death on June 11, 2008, maintained a firm grip on the Peoples Democratic Party’s machinery in Oyo state, Nigeria. He effectively deployed his political connections with Abuja to control party executives, commissioners, and local government bosses and their resources. His Molete home became a rallying point for sectional leaders for lobby and patronage. With a large pool of foot soldiers, the ‘garrison commander’ planned, executed and won elections, including the impeachment of his estranged godson, Rasidi Ladoja. His political tentacles were intimidating to the extent that it was suicidal to dare the ‘garrison commander’. Adedibu passed on before the 2011 polls. This paper attempts an examination of the remote and immediate causes of PDP crises. Data were gathered using both primary and secondary sources. The findings revealed that Adedibu’s demise before the polls created a leadership tussle within his political dynasty. The lacuna so created led to the search for the missing focal point. Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala’s second-term ambition and his centralised leadership style further polarised the party. A puny attempt to reconcile the disintegrating forces collapsed and weakened the political chances of the PDP. The Ibadan factor, unresolved internal wrangling, the conflict between Akala and the Alaafin of Oyo, and the defection of Rasidi Ladoja to contest the polls militated against the victory of PDP in the post-Adedibu era. The lack of mastery of Oyo politics which characterised the Adedibu era, is the missing link in the post-Adedibu PDP
Development Goals and the Leadership Question in Nigeria
Authors: Yagboyaju Dhikru Adewale
Published: October 2023

Many questions have followed President Jonathan s request for prayers on Nigeria s myriad of problems, since the eve of the country s 52nd independence celebration when the request was made. The president wishes that through Gods intervention Nigeria’s legion of deep rooted and endemic problems like the age long ethno-religious and sectarian clashes, corruption as well as corruptive tendencies will end; particularly as the country prepares for the 2014 centenary anniversary of its formation by Britain. This paper argues that rather than focus on the spiritual (prayers and requests from God), which seem to have been answered long before asking; in view of the favourable climatic conditions and abundant natural endowments, greater emphasis should be placed on the need for effective leadership in the country s public sector. Therefore, for the huge deficits in infrastructure, education, health care and governance in general, the paper attempts to address the leadership question in Nigeria. Its main focus is political and bureaucratic leadership and its effects on the dismal performance of successive administrations in the country’s relatively recent history. The research methodology is both descriptive and analytical. It adopts an eclectic framework of analysis, which combines past and relatively recent explanations on the colonial origin of the Nigerian state and its effects on politics and public policy processes in general. Finally, it draws examples of best practices, in respect of transformational or effective leadership and development-oriented programmes, from across the world to support its suggestions for Nigeria.
Digital Silver Hub: Technical Document
Authors: Butt Sidra Azmat , pappel ingrid , Draheim Dirk
Published: October 2023

Europe is on the brink of a significant demographic shift that will increase the silver population and a decline in the working age group. This change highlights the importance of addressing the evolving needs of individuals, especially older adults. With this in mind, the European Union and the Baltic Sea Region are leading the way in groundbreaking research in aging and technology-driven services aimed at empowering older adults to live fulfilling lives.

The OSIRIS project, funded by the European Union, is a vital initiative in this regard. Its primary focus is on creating a 'Digital Silver Hub' that provides solutions specifically designed to tackle the challenges faced by the silver population. The Digital Silver Hub is an ecosystem that fosters collaboration between various stakeholders, including private companies, public institutions, academic organizations, and, most importantly, older adults themselves.

This document provides an in-depth exploration of the user dialogue model and system architecture of the Digital Silver Hub, which are the intertwined components driving its functioning. We use the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to represent the parts of the platform and show how it brings together collective intelligence to support the silver economy.

This research is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and forward-thinking of those committed to improving the quality of life for the silver population. It shows that technology and collaboration can combine to meet the preferences and needs of older adults, ensuring they can live independently with dignity and a strong sense of community.

As demographics continue to shift, this research is a step towards a future where aging is not seen as a burden but as an opportunity to celebrate experience, wisdom, and ongoing participation in society.
SparkSim: Performance Modeling for Resource Allocation of Spark Data Science Projects
Authors: Ghari Soude , fokaefs Marios , Li Heng , Magnin Laurent
Published: October 2023

Data science has emerged as an integral part of enterprise business operations, aiming to uncover data-driven insights. However, volatility and variability are two major issues of these systems. The latter indicates the need to consider a multitude of conditions when assessing the accuracy of predictions made by analytics systems. This complexity stems from the understanding that each of these circumstances can alter at any given time. Consequently, the challenge is to estimate the predictive accuracy of data science systems even in the midst of uncertainty and variability. Such an estimate can enable good planning and potentially dynamic resource allocation for such projects. In this work, we present a study of various machine learning and deep learning models to estimate the performance of data science projects deployed in Apache Spark, a popular and flexible distributed analytics platform. Moreover, we create experiments for the purpose of gathering data, as well as assessing feature importance to find which input configuration contributes the most. We demonstrate the process of training such a model, from data collection to training and testing, and we systematically compare the various alternatives to help decision-makers choose the best one. Thus, by providing insights into the performance of data science projects under uncertain and variable conditions, this work offers valuable contributions to both research and practical applications to make informed decisions, plan effectively, and allocate resources dynamically in data science projects. Our results show that LSTM and MLP outperform other models in terms of response time models and throughput models.
OrthoHand Flex: Design, Modeling and Evaluation of a 3D-Printed Wrist-Hand Grasping Orthosis for Stroke Survivors
Authors: Ledoux Elissa , Barth Eric
Published: October 2023

To better comprehend the upper-limb needs and challenges stroke survivors face, and the issues associated with existing technology, the authors conversed with 153 members of the ecosystem (60 neuro patients, 30 caregivers, and 63 medical providers). Patients fell into two populations depending on their upper-limb impairment: spastic (stiff, clenched hands) and flaccid (limp hands). The authors chose to focus on the second category and developed a set of design constraints based on the information collected through customer discovery. With these in mind, they designed and prototyped OrthoHand Flex, a 3D-printed powered wrist-hand grasping orthosis (exoskeleton) to aid in recovery. The orthosis is easily custom-sized based on two parameters and derived anatomical relationships. The researchers tested the prototype on a survivor of stroke and modeled the kinematic behavior of the orthosis with and without load. The prototype neared or exceeded the target design constraints and was able to grasp objects consistently and stably, as well as exercise the patients’ hands. In particular, donning time was only 42 seconds, as compared to the next fastest time of 7 minutes reported in literature. This device has the potential to revolutionize neurorehabilitation by making assistive devices accessible to patients at home, and it lays the foundation for clinical trials and further device development
Evolution and Innovation in Secure Software Engineering for Modern Cybernetics: A Review
Authors: Nabi Dr.Faisal , ZHOU XUJUAN
Published: October 2023

Secure software engineering remains a perennial topic of discussion and exploration within the research and scientific communities. This paper delves into the historical evolution of software strategy and its intersection with the realm of secure software engineering. Past approaches have ranged from life cycle solutions to taxonomy-based identification of attack origins. In light of these approaches, we systematically examine the challenges that have been encountered over time, spanning various aspects of software engineering.

A key emphasis of this review is on illuminating novel insights and methodologies that pave the way for the present and future of secure software engineering. By scrutinizing the origins of flaws, errors, and faults in software development, we propose a distinctive approach for early-stage detection and mitigation. Our work highlights the importance of identifying vulnerabilities in the nascent stages of the software life cycle.

Key findings of this study encompass a nuanced taxonomy that categorizes vulnerabilities based on their inception points and their evolution throughout the software development process. Furthermore, we elucidate the critical significance of integrating cybernetics principles into secure software engineering practices.
A Simple Multiple-Access Design for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Aided Systems
Authors: Jiang Wei , Schotten Hans Dieter
Published: October 2023

This paper focuses on multiple-access protocol design in a wireless network assisted by multiple reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs). By extending the existing approaches in single-user or single-RIS cases, we present two benchmark schemes for this multi-user multi-RIS scenario. Inspecting their shortcomings, a simple but efficient method coined opportunistic multi-user reflection (OMUR) is proposed.
PENGARUH DEBT TO ASSET RATIO (DAR) DAN TOTAL ASSET TURN OVER (TATO) TERHADAP PRICE TO BOOK VALUE (PBV) PADA PT JEMBO CABLE COMPANY TBK (JECC)
Authors: Tharridha Aisyah , Huda Nurul
Published: October 2023

: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Debt to asset ratio terhadap Price to book value , mengetahui pengaruh Total asset turn over terhadap price to book value dan mengetahui pengaruh Debt to asset ratio dan Total asset turn over terhadap price to book value. PT Jembo Cable Company Tbk. Merupakan perusahaan yang memulai aktivitasnya dengan memproduksi kabel listrik tegangan – penghantar tembaga PT Jembo Cable Company Tbk. Dan didirikan pada bulan april 1973. Tujuan awal didirikan sebuah perusahaan adalah untuk menghasilkan keuntungan yang sebesar-besarnya. Oleh karena itu, perusahaan perlu mengoptimalkan nilai perusahaannya. Semakin tinggi nilai perusahaannya maka semakin besar pula keuntungan yang akan diperoleh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Asosiatif dengan pendekatan Kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian yang akan dilaksanakan oleh peneliti adalah 10 tahun terakhir dari 2012-2021, dan adapun tekhnik sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan tekhnik purposive sampling. Pada penelitian ini data diolah menggunakan software spss.v.26. untuk menguji data menggunakan Uji Asumsi Klasik, Analiis Regresi Linear Berganda, Analisis Koefisien Determinasi, Uji T Uji F. Temuan hasil penelitian ini yaitu Debt To asset ratio berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap Price to book value, Total asset turn over tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap price to book value dan Debt to asset ratio dan Total asset turn over berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap Price to book value.
ANALISIS PSIKOLOGI SASTRA DALAM KUMPULAN CERPEN TAK JADI MATI KARYA GDE ARYANTHA SOETHAMA
Authors: Sari Ni Luh Widia Pradina , Sudewa I Ketut , Nama I Ketut
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The collection of short stories Tak Jadi Mati by Gde Aryantha Soethama was chosen as the object of research because some of the stories contain inner conflicts experienced by the characters. Inner conflict is closely related to one's psychology. Inner conflict occurs in the heart or soul of a story character. In this thesis, the inner conflict of the main character is studied in four of the twelve short stories in the collection Tak Jadi Mati by Gde Aryantha Soethama. The formulation of the problem in this study is, what is the structure of the short story collection Tak Jadi Mati by Gde Aryantha Soethama which includes plot, characterization, and setting, and what is the inner conflict of the main characters in the short story collection Tak Jadi Mati by Gde Aryantha Soethama. The theory used is the structural theory of Robert Stanton and the theory of literary psychology by Kurt Lewin. The method used in data collection is a literature study method with reading, observing, and note-taking techniques. Data selected by Purpose Sampling technique. Then the methods and techniques of data analysis using analytic descriptive method. At the data presentation stage, this study used a descriptive method presented with thesis systematic presentation techniques. The results of the study show that the grooves used in these four short stories are forward plots which consist of an initial, middle, and final section. The characters in these four short stories discuss the character of each character. The main characters of the short story "Ramalan" are Tuan and Mrs. The main character of the short story "Tak Jadi Mati" is My Character. The main characters of the short story "Istirahat" are the characters I and Wati. The main characters of the short story "Tidur" are Saman and Narti. The setting of these four short stories consists of setting of place, setting of time, and setting of atmosphere. The inner conflicts experienced by the main characters of these four short stories are approaching-approaching conflict, away-away conflict, and approaching-away conflict.