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Russia’s National Security in Aleksandr Dugin’s Neo-Eurasianism
Authors: Skladanowski Marcin
Published: December 2024

Aleksandr Dugin is an extremely radical thinker. Nevertheless, it is worth dealing with his thought because it shows in an exaggerated form how the evolution of social and political ideas took place in the history of Russia, which led to Putin's contemporary neo-imperialism. This book presents the Russian discourse on national security against a broader background of global academic reflection, takes a closer look at the sources and ideological basis of the concept of Russia’s security developed by Dugin, discusses the subject and main dimensions of Russia’s national security in Dugin’s works, and shows the importance of Russia’s foreign policy for the creation of its national security.
The Peace Epistemologies of the National Coordination of Indigenous Women in Mexico
Authors: Estudillo Alaíde Vences
Published: December 2024

The book dismantles prevalent misconceptions surrounding Indigenous peoples’ epistemologies on peace, arguing that the peace epistemologies which Indigenous peoples have built do not correspond to the past but are changing, living theories created and recreated through praxis. By examining the knowledge that members of the National Coordination of Indigenous Women (CONAMI) have built through their collective struggle in favor of Indigenous self-determination, this work illustrates how Indigenous women play a central role in revitalizing the worldviews of their peoples and fostering social change.
The History of the Formation of Early Chinese Buddhism
Authors: Hur In-sub
Published: December 2024

The History of the Formation of Early Chinese Buddhism: A Study on Discourse Characteristics analyzes the process of the sinicization of Buddhism. It provides a comprehensive investigation on how the perceived similarities between Buddhism and Daoism originated and how traditional Daoist terminologies were applied in the translation of Buddhist texts. By doing so, the text critiques the Daoistization of Buddhism and also offers a comparative overview of the general human ways of thinking in India and China by focusing on the relationship between universal ways of understanding the world during the Wei-Jin era. By analyzing commentaries by scholarly Chinese monks in the Wei-Jin era, and the philosophical nature of Neo-Daoism thought that played the most direct role in the Chinese transformation of Buddhism, this book is an attempt to understand why discourses on topics such as imperishability of the spirit became main discussion topics in early Chinese Buddhism.
The People's Money
Authors: Kuzminski Adrian
Published: December 2024

The People’s Money: The Prospect for Public Banking in the United States, offers a broad account and analysis of the most radical policy proposal of the populist movement: a new monetary currency issued by a public banking system. Nineteenth century American populists proposed a radical theory of sovereign money creation through public banking. Money would be issued as loans based on collateral to individuals at local public banks, much as it is created by private banks in the existing banking system. Public banking, however, would operate as a non-profit community service. Usurious rates would be replaced by 1% fixed interest, corresponding to the natural rate of resource depreciation over a lifetime. The populist idea of a natural rate of interest represents an intriguing confluence of ecological and monetary thinking.

The populists argued that democracy requires economic security that only property ownership can provide. In shifting the benefits of credit from lenders to borrowers, they aimed to promote widespread ownership of property. They opposed all monopolies of property, especially those of private finance. Unlike socialists, who favored collective control over production, populists sought to reform capitalism by widely distributing credit among individuals. With exorbitant rates of interest eliminated, borrowers would be freed of the servitude to creditors demanded by excessive interest rates. They would retain, perhaps for the first time in history, the full benefit of their loans for themselves and their families.
Lawrence Durrell's Poetry
Authors: Keller-Privat Isabelle
Published: December 2024

This book offers the first in-depth analysis of Lawrence Durrell’s entire poetic opus, from his early collections in the 1940s up to his last one published in 1973. Thirty years of Durrellian poetry are brought together in order to unveil the genesis of Durrell’s writing, both poetic and fictional, drawing links to his novels and residence books, which he kept writing at the same time. Durrell thus appears as first and foremost one of the greatest late modernist poets whose literary and epistemological investigations are to be understood in the light of a worldwide network of literary brotherhoods including T. S. Eliot, Michael Fraenkel, Henry Miller, and David Gascoyne. Simultaneously, this book shows why Durrell must also be read as the heir to the greatest English romantic poets (Byron, Shelley, Keats, and Wordsworth) as well as to the French symbolists and modernists (from Baudelaire to Nerval, Valéry, and Cendrars).This comparative approach opens up a brand new perspective on Durrell that has not yet been broached by North American and English scholarship. The symbolic patterns, the stylistic ploys, and the aesthetic and philosophic tenets that characterize Durrell’s poetics account for the necessary back-and-forth reading that connects prose and poetry, the fictional and the lyrical, the descriptive and the abstract. Poetry excerpts, extracts from his residence books, novels, and essays highlight not only Durrell’s complex literary strategies but also the ontological quest of a writer who, although never at home with the world he lived in, strove to create a life-world, what semiologists call the “Umwelt.”
Idolizing the Idea
Authors: Cristaudo Wayne
Published: December 2024

Ever since Plato made the case for the primacy of ideas over names, philosophy has tended to elevate the primacy of its ideas over the more common understanding and insights that are circulated in the names drawn upon by the community. Commencing with a critique of Plato’s original philosophical decision, Cristaudo takes up the argument put forward by Thomas Reid that modern philosophy has generally continued along the ‘way of ideas’ to its own detriment. His argument identifies the major paradigmatic developments in modern philosophy commencing from the new metaphysics pioneered by Descartes up until the analytic tradition and the anti-domination philosophies which now dominate social and political thought. Along the way he argues that the paradigmatic shifts and break-downs that have occurred in modern philosophy are due to being beholden to an inadequate sovereign idea, or small cluster of ideas, which contribute to the occlusion of important philosophical questions. In addition to chapters on Descartes, and the analytic tradition and anti-domination philosophies, his critical history of modern philosophy explores the core ideas of Locke, Berkeley, Malebranche, Locke, Hume, Reid, Kant, Fichte, Hegel, Schelling, Marx, Kierkegaard, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Husserl and Heidegger. The common thread uniting these disparate philosophies is what Cristaudo calls ‘ideaism’ (sic.). Rather than expanding our reasoning capacity, ‘ideaism’ contributes to philosophers imposing dictatorial principles or models that ultimately occlude and distort our understanding of our participative role within reality. Drawing upon thinkers such as Pascal, Vico, Hamann, Herder, Franz Rosenzweig, Martin Buber and Eugen Rosensock-Huessy Cristaudo advances his argument by drawing upon the importance of encounter, dialogue, and a more philosophical anthropological and open approach to philosophy.
Voluntarily Childfree
Authors: Volsche Shelly
Published: December 2024

Voluntarily Childfree: Identity and Kinship in the United States discusses what it means to make a life worth living without traditional parenthood. Themes include authenticity and autonomy, partnership and support, fulfillment of the need to nurture, freedom of choice, and a desire to leave the world a better place than we found it. Despite the stigmas of selfishness and solitude, the voices in Voluntarily Childfree speak poignantly of their commitment to a different type of family that includes romantic partners, friends, pets, and future generations through mentorship and leadership opportunities. At its core, the human desire to connect and be heard remains, regardless of the decision to reproduce or not. This book is recommended for students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, and psychology.
Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland
Authors: Young Sheila M.
Published: December 2024

The hen (or bachelorette) party, with its groups of visible, raucous women on trains, planes, and in public spaces is ubiquitous throughout the English-speaking world. The practice of the blackening, a unique form of kidnapping and “punishment” ritual, is limited to North Eastern parts of Scotland and to specific sectors of the population. Both are prenuptial rituals enacted by women. In Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland, Sheila Young produces a thorough description of how these two rituals were and are enacted and analyzes the ways these practices have changed through time as a social commentary. Young’s study provides valuable insights into identity, gender, social class, contemporary attitudes to ritual, and what it means to approach marriage in the twenty first century.
Tourism and Maternal Health
Authors: Cantor Allison R.
Published: December 2024

In Tourism and Maternal Health, Allison R. Cantor examines prenatal health in Monteverde, Costa Rica, in the context of a tourism-driven nutrition transition. In today’s fast-paced, globally connected society, even rural regions like the central highlands of Costa Rica can be affected by the rise in chronic noncommunicable diseases.Cantor highlights the connection between these diseases and changes in local food systems. She stresses the key role that culture plays in finding ways to mediate the negative impacts of a changing food environment, and stresses the important role that practice-oriented research plays in unpacking the complex relationship between global policy and community health.
Self Definition
Authors: Kiros Teodros
Published: December 2024

Self Definition argues that sex, gender, and race are constructions by the ineffable self as it seeks to define its possibilities free of domination. The self’s embodiments are themselves performances of self definition. Teodros Kiros supports his argument by a careful reading of the literature from both the Global South and Global North that spans figures, works, and eras from antiquity to our late modern present. These readings demonstrate that race, gender, and sex are performed in the Global South radically differently from in the Global North. These three notions as markers of identity are fluid, open, and expansive, and Kiros brilliantly shows this through inquiry into thought rooted in Egypt, Ethiopia, India, and China. By the time that the Global North forges possibilities of the self in the modern period, race, gender, and sex become fixed. Biology and anatomy become understood as destinies, and the possibilities of the self are deeply constrained.

This book approaches case studies of key figures and movements chronologically and thematically, and in doing so Kiros highlights the tensions between the openness of the Global South and the rigidity of the Global North through which human possibilities as exercises of self-definition become clear under conditions of freedom. Our views of self definition will forever be transformed after reading this important text.
The Social and Cultural Order of Ancient Egypt
Authors: Bergendorff Steen
Published: December 2024

From the Narmer palette to funerary preparations to pyramids, Steen Bergendorff draws on anthropological insights to provide new interpretations of accepted truths about Ancient Egypt. Bergendorff traces societal reproductive patterns in Ancient Egypt and the regional trade network that stretched from the Levant and Mesopotamia in the west and Nubia and Africa to the south in order to illustrate Ancient Egyptian culture anew. This book is recommended for students and scholars of archaeology, anthropology, Egyptology, and history.
Enlightened Joy and Love, Selflessness and Beyond
Authors: Freimann Amir , Berkovich-Ohana Aviva
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the concept of enlightened joy and love as an aspect of a stable and enduring spiritual “high plateau” state, referred to here as “Living Transcendence,” which contrasts with transient mystical or spiritual “peak” experiences. Drawing from a phenomenological study of 32 “spiritual exemplars” from various traditions, the research identifies key characteristics of this state. Enlightened joy and love are described as stable, constant, and intrinsic to daily life, manifesting as a subtle, integrated presence rather than an intense emotional peak. These qualities are intertwined with other aspects of spiritual experience, such as noetic awareness, embodied presence, and relational interbeing. The paper also examines two Buddhism-inspired models of selflessness—the Self-Based Psychological Functioning model and the Pattern Theory of Selflessness—which suggest that spiritual development and selflessness are related to enlightened joy and love. The findings suggest that enlightened joy and love are integral to the lived experience of the spiritual “high plateau,” offering a sustained sense of well-being and connectedness that transcends the fluctuating emotions of ordinary consciousness. This paper contributes to the understanding of spiritual development by highlighting the role of selflessness in achieving a stable and enduring joyful and loving state of being.
Impact Prospect of Heatwaves in the Midst of Climate Instability in Europe
Authors: Schlubach Julian
Published: December 2024

Heatwaves have a growing impact on humans, ecosystems, and agriculture across Europe, while soil moisture and land cover represent key mitigation mechanisms endangered by the ongoing climatic change. Handling the situation as it evolves, with strong constraints on natural resources, is expected to become a major challenge, while health, ecosystems, and production systems will be under increased pressure. This chapter aims to present a state of research regarding the interaction between land cover and local climate in the context of global warming. The work is based on previous research and reviews completed for the present chapter. This opens further research perspectives assessing the soil-air-water interactions and climate, which is critical considering territorial planning. Heatwaves increased in frequency and intensity at the turn of the century. Global warming mechanisms affecting local warming and heat repartition can be somewhat influenced. From this perspective, permanent land cover, also endangered by climate change, plays a crucial role in mitigating climate at the local level. A detailed assessment of the change occurring in the Mediterranean region will be conducive to feeding further thoughts regarding upcoming challenges across Europe.
A ATR-FTIR Study of Extracted Bioapatite from Archaeological Bone
Authors: Martínez Cortizas Antonio , López-Costas Olalla
Published: December 2024

Extracted bioapatite (BAp) from archaeological skeletal remains is used in studies reconstructing diet, mobility, and lifestyle of past human populations. Despite this, few investigations have researched extracted BAp, although some of them suggest that chemical extraction may alter BAp structure and composition. Here, we apply attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy on BAp extracted from archaeological bones: 29 human individuals of two medieval-postmedieval necropolises and 30 non-humans from Roman and medieval times, all from northwestern Spain. Statistical treatment includes principal component analysis (PCA) on (i) selected peaks (dPCA) and (ii) whole spectrum (tPCA). Extracted BAp shows the characteristic vibrations of the main components of a non-stoichiometric apatite, as well as other minor vibrations related to labile components. PCA results are also consistent in revealing the structural and compositional features of BAp, although tPCA results correlate better to BAp IR indices and properties than dPCA results. Significant differences in BAp spectral signal were found between human and non-human bone, collections (i.e., necropolises), human groups (non-adults vs. adults), human bone type (long bones vs. ribs), and non-human groups (bovine vs. ovicaprid). Thus, extracted BAp also retains crucial information that could be related to pre- and postmortem modifications of bone.
Extracorporeal Blood Purification in Sepsis and Septic Shock
Authors: Kumthekar Girish , Doshi Manan , Chakravarthi Rajasekara
Published: December 2024

We acknowledge the fact that sepsis and septic shock are induced, sustained and perpetuated with the help of circulating molecules released from various activated inflammatory cells. This has shifted focus of management of sepsis from virulence of microbes to the dysregulated host immune response. The drivers of dysregulated immune responses constitute circulating substances like cytokines, chemokines and endotoxins. Extracorporeal blood purification (EBP) is a blood purification technique where blood or its components circulate in the extracorporeal (EC) circuit with the help of a specialised or standard dialysis machine. The blood is purified with clearance of inflammatory mediators and/or toxins aimed at suppressing inflammatory mediators in the various phases of sepsis. The purified blood/component gets recirculated back to the patient. But, presently we do not have any established guidelines for the use of EBP therapies. Hence, the use of EBP therapies is largely based on the judgement of the treating physician influenced by local practice and expertise levels. The literature is hopeful about the theoretical advantages of using multiple novel extracorporeal blood purification techniques with equivocal outcomes in clinical trials.
Latest Development of Superconducting Maglev
Authors: Zhou Wei , Liu Kun , Zhang Zhihua , Yuan Liang Si
Published: December 2024

The suggested chapter will present the latest developments of the superconducting maglev in the world (especially in China). The chapter firstly introduces the classification of suspension, for example, the developments of electro-magnetic suspension (EMS), electro-dynamic suspension (EDS), and magnetic flux pinning suspension. Secondly, we explain the concept and principle of EMS, EDS, and so on. Thirdly, we give the introduction to the latest developments of the maglev in the world, such as China, Japan, the US, and so on. In particular, the chapter will give more details about the superconducting EDS developments in China. Finally, the chapter will present the key technologies and research prospect of the superconducting magnet of the EDS.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations to Deepen Understanding of the Hemodynamic Underlying Atrial Fibrillation and Improve Therapeutic Approaches
Authors: Cortesi Camilla , Falanga Matteo , Hussain Sachal , D’Alessandro Nadia , Tomasi Corrado , Masci Alessandro , Corsi Cristiana
Published: December 2024

This chapter provides an overview of some possible applications of patient-specific computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to gain insight into the fluid dynamic mechanism underlying the onset and maintenance of atrial fibrillation (AF), improve treatment planning, and control disease progression. CFD represents a valuable non-invasive approach to determine and evaluate significant parameters in a very complex fluid dynamic system such as the left atrium in AF. Different applications of our CFD model to derive parameters such as left atrial appendage ostium velocity, wall shear stress, and endothelial cell activation potential, which are shown to be promising indicators for a quantitative prognostic evaluation of AF, are presented and critically evaluated from the perspective of defining a quantitative approach for stroke risk prediction in the context of precision medicine.
Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Prosthetic Hip Reduction in the Emergency Department: Case Report
Authors: Thomas Rebecca , Carr Matthew , Fry Janae , Hoffman Taryn
Published: December 2024

Introduction: A pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is unique compared to other regional anesthetic techniques (femoral nerve and fascia iliaca blocks) because it is a motor-sparing block. It also provides anesthesia to more nerves that innervate the anterior capsule of the femoroacetabular joint when compared to the femoral nerve and fascia iliaca blocks. Additionally, regional anesthesia carries fewer risks and requires less resources when compared with procedural sedation, which is the typical method for reducing a dislocated femoroacetabular joint. Case Report: We describe a novel case in which a PENG block was used in the emergency department (ED) to reduce a prosthetic hip dislocation. Conclusion: The PENG block is a safe and effective method of achieving sufficient analgesia to reduce prosthetic hips in the ED.
Personality Types and COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring Individual Responses to a Global Crisis: A Review
Authors: Soliemanifar Omid , Soleimanifar Ehsan , Soleymanifar Arman , Moradkhani Nikoo
Published: December 2024

Background: Personality traits are significant indicators of health across the lifespan, and influence behavioral choices. Available research evidence shows that personality can play a role in adherence to preventive health behaviors (PHBs) during the COVID-19 crisis. Certain traits increase the risk of infection, while others enhance coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This review examines how personality influences adherence to health guidelines during a crisis. Method: A narrative synthesis approach was used to review studies showing how personality traits are associated with adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures. Results: The findings suggest that benevolent personality traits correlate with greater adherence, while malevolent personality traits increase the risk of noncompliance with public health measures. Specifically, conscientiousness emerges as the strongest predictor of adherence to health regulations and behaviors. Conclusions: According to the results of this review, it can be concluded that personality can be a determinant of individual differences in compliance. This means that people with different personality traits are more or less likely to comply with health measures and rules. Understanding these connections can help public health officials develop more effective strategies to promote healthy behaviors.
Investigating the Relationship Between Liver and Heart Iron Overload Measured by T2 ⃰ Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Serum Ferritin Level, Liver Enzyme Ratio (Aspartate Aminotransferase / Alanine Aminotransferase) and Electrocardiography Findings in Patients with Thalassemia Major
Authors: Mohammadi Shayann , Jalilian Milad , Absalan Forouzan , Maghsoudi Fatemeh , Samimi Zahra
Published: December 2024

Background: Cardiomyopathy caused by iron overload remains the leading cause of death in beta-thalassemia major patients. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between serum ferritin levels, the liver enzyme ratio [aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT)], and electrocardiography (ECG) findings with the amount of iron deposition in the liver and heart of thalassemia major patients, as measured by R2* magnetic resonance imaging (R2* MRI) and T2* MRI. The main approach and innovation of this study is to examine the ECG findings of patients with dominant thalassemia and evaluate them alongside advanced MRI and laboratory data, which have not been comprehensively analyzed before. Methods: A total of 108 thalassemia major patients who received blood transfusions for one consecutive year were included in this retrospective study. Data regarding R2* MRI and T2* MRI of the heart and liver, echocardiography, serum ferritin levels, and liver enzyme measurements were collected from patient records. The relationship between T2* MRI findings and other parameters was analyzed. Heart and liver T2* were classified into normal, mild, moderate, severe, and very severe iron overload categories. Results: Severe iron overload was observed in 22.2% of patients in the heart and 65.7% in the liver. Pearson's correlation coefficient did not indicate a significant relationship between serum ferritin levels and echocardiography findings across different patient groups (P > 0.05). However, when analyzing the relationship between ferritin levels and iron deposition in the liver and heart, regardless of the classification of iron overload levels, a significant inverse linear correlation was found between serum ferritin levels and liver MRI T2* (P < 0.001). Additionally, a statistically significant direct correlation was observed between ferritin levels and liver MRI R2* (P < 0.001). Conclusions: For a more accurate assessment of hemosiderosis in thalassemia patients, it is recommended to evaluate iron deposition in the liver and heart using MRI R2* and T2*. The complications of this disease are associated with underlying causes and risk factors, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and prevention.
Frequency of Bacterial Etiological Factors and Antibiotic Resistance of Infections Caused by Urinary Catheters in Patients in Khorramabad City: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Karimi Rouzbahani Arian , Tahmasebi Ghorabi Samaneh , Sohrabi Mohammad , Yousefi Yeganeh Behzad
Published: December 2024

Background: The use of urinary catheters is considered one of the most significant factors contributing to urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly when catheters are used for prolonged periods. Understanding the patterns of catheter-related UTIs and the associated antibiotic resistance is crucial for effective prevention and treatment. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bacterial causes and antibiotic resistance in catheter-associated UTIs among patients hospitalized in Khorramabad teaching hospitals during 2022 - 2023. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed patient records of individuals with urinary catheters in Khorramabad teaching hospitals. A researcher-designed checklist collected data on patient demographics (age and sex), medical history, length of hospital stay, hospital department, bacterial pathogens identified from cultures, and antibiotic resistance profiles. Data analysis was performed using Stata version 16. Results: The most frequently isolated pathogens in catheter-associated UTIs were Escherichia coli (41.20%), Staphylococcus saprophyticus (20.80%), and Klebsiella pneumoniae (18.40%). Among antibiotics, amoxicillin (59.2%) and ampicillin (53.6%) showed the highest rates of resistance, while imipenem (11.6%) and amikacin (17.6%) exhibited the lowest resistance rates. A statistically significant correlation (P < 0.05) was observed between antibiotic resistance to amoxicillin, ampicillin, and imipenem and a history of prior antibiotic use. Conclusions: The findings suggest that amikacin and imipenem are effective options for initiating empirical therapy for catheter-associated UTIs until antibiogram results become available. Given the importance of emerging antibiotic resistance and the evolving susceptibility patterns of bacterial pathogens, performing antibiogram testing is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes in these infections.
Acoustic Metamaterials for Aeronautic Applications: Sierpinski Carpet Phononic Crystals
Authors: ÖZER Zafer , M. MAMEDOV Amirullah , ÖZBAY Ekmel
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Acoustic metamaterials, man-made composites scaled
smaller than the wavelength, have demonstrated a huge potential in
their applications in acoustics, opening up for sub–wavelength
acoustic absorbers, acoustic invisibility, perfect acoustic mirrors and
acoustic lenses for hyper focusing, acoustic illusions and enabling
new degrees of freedom in the control of the acoustic field. The zero,
or even negative, refractive sound index of metamaterials offers
possibilities in control of the acoustic pattern and sound at sub–
wavelength scales. This paper gives a review of the state of the art
of the most relevant works on acoustic metamaterials, analyzing
them against their potential applicability in aeronautics. It also
identifies some technical challenges and possible future directions
for research with the goal of unveiling the potential of metamaterials
technologies in aeronautics.
Predicting Acts in Legal Documents Using Word Embedding Techniques and Binary Classification Models
Authors: Jain Vanita , Jain Achin , Kumar Dubey Arun
Published: December 2024

Abstract— Text classification is an important factor for a
lot of legal matters, classifying large amounts of data can be
a challenging task. This work reports our findings on the
potential predictions of Acts in Legal Documents. We have
used word embedding techniques , CountVectorizer, and
Term Frequency – Inverse Document Frequency(TF-IDF)
to generate data relationships between keywords and the
Acts present. An approach of Binary Classification using
Logistic Regression, Random Classifier, and Support
Vector Machine to identify a specific act was used. We
compared the results based on Precision, Recall, F1-score
reports between TF-IDF and CountVectorizer and
acquired an accuracy of 90% in TF-IDF using Support
Vector Machine to the 86% in CountVectorizer using
Support Vector Machine
A Cryptocurrency Price Prediction Model
Authors: Hasanli Rza , Dursun Mahir
Published: December 2024

Abstract— Cryptocurrency markets have experienced rapid
growth, attracting attention from investors, traders, and
researchers. Accurate price prediction is critical for effective risk
management and investment strategies. This paper proposes a
hybrid deep learning model that combines Transformer Encoder
and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) architectures with technical
indicators to predict cryptocurrency prices. The model uses daily
OHLC data and selected technical indicators, achieving strong
predictive performance on BTC-USD, ETH-USD, and BNB-USD.
The results demonstrate that the model accurately captures price
trends with low prediction errors, achieving RMSE and MAPE
values of 2607.32 and 3.70% for BTC-USD, 205.86 and 6.02% for
ETH-USD, and 21.45 and 4.09% for BNB-USD, respectively.
These findings highlight the model’s potential for developing
adaptive trading strategies and advancing decision-making in
cryptocurrency markets.
The Greenhouse Effect Of Some Gases On Solar Panels' Efficiency
Authors: BATUR Abdurrahman , HANSU Fevzi , SAGLAM Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Abstract—In this study, the effects of some greenhouse gases,
which significantly affect the intensity of light falling on the solar
panel, on the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels were
investigated experimentally. In the designed experimental system,
a gas cell that can be equivalent to the greenhouse effect of gases
was made and placed on the panel without any gaps. This gas cell
was filled with various greenhouse gases at a certain pressure
independently and then exposed to the sun. After thermal stability
was achieved, the time-dependent current-voltage values of the
panel for each gas type were measured and power graphics were
created by the calculation method and interpreted comparatively.
As a result of the study, it was seen that some greenhouse gases
have significant effects on the efficiency of solar panels.
A comparative analysis of a solar power plant with different designs parameters
Authors: HUNUTLU Safak , EKE Ibrahim , Sungur TEZCAN Suleyman
Published: December 2024

Abstract: Türkiye's geographic location on the globe affords our
country a significant opportunity to benefit from solar energy.
Türkiye's average annual total sunshine duration is 2,640 hours.
The potential for solar energy in our country is estimated at 380
billion kWh per year. The province of Kirsehir receives
approximately 125 days or 2,910 hours of sunlight per year. The
solar radiation value in this region is recorded at 1,750 kWh per
square meter. This study considers a variety of orientations,
placement angles and panel types, with a focus on economic data.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the financial performance
and environmental impact of the plant according to different design
combinations in order to determine the optimal investment strategy.
and environmental benefits of solar energy projects and to develop
an appropriate design methodology for future projects.
Indícios sobre a formação profissional nas Licenciaturas em Arte (visuais, música, dança, teatro) no Estado de São Paulo
Authors: Akaui Moreira Ana  Marcia , Ayres de Godoy Kathya Maria
Published: December 2024

Esse artigo apresenta um levantamento inicial sobre os cursos de licenciaturas em Arte (Visuais, Música, Dança e Teatro) no Estado de São Paulo. Trata-se de um recorte da pesquisa de pós-doutoramento acolhida pelo Instituto de Artes da Universidade Estadual Paulista (IA/UNESP), que reflete sobre a formação de professores(as) de Arte. Para contribuir com esta reflexão trazemos autores que estudam a formação humana diante dos aspectos que envolvem a práxis educacional, política e social (Freire, 1996; Dardot; Laval, 2016; Nóvoa, 2023) dentre outros. Os primeiros resultados apontam que, além de estar diminuindo o número de professores de Arte nas suas especialidades, atualmente a formação de profissionais, em geral, parece estar se voltando mais para o mercado capitalista do que humanista.
Examining professional identity:
Authors: Salanek de Oliveira Nagel Jaqueline , Franco Lopes da Silva Ariane , Plá Sandini Sabrina
Published: December 2024

The study examines the social representations of pedagogical coordinators regarding their professional identity and raises the following questions: How does the coordinator perceive his profession? How does he understand others’ views on his role? What images of the coordinator are conveyed by online magazines, and how do these images relate to the coordinator's own representations? With the support of the theory of social representations, the research examines images of pedagogical coordinators in online magazines and analyses the responses of coordinators to two questions regarding their professional identity. The data was treated by content analysis and image analysis techniques as part of social representations investigations. The results show consensual images about the coordinator and some discrepancies between this image and those that he thinks others have about him. The results contribute to the debate about the construction of this professional identity.
Sistema de Espiral Representacional – ferramenta metodológica de análise:
Authors: Silva do Nascimento Melo Elda
Published: December 2024

Neste trabalho apresentamos o processo de concepção e desenvolvimento do Sistema de Espiral Representacional (SER), como ferramenta de apresentação de dados, obtidos nos estudos que envolvem a tríade Teoria das Representações Sociais (TRS), Teoria do Núcleo Central (TNC) e Técnica de Associação Livre de Palavras (TALP). O SER foi desenvolvido a partir das teses e dissertações orientadas por Elda Melo, assim como de trabalhos publicados no âmbito do grupo de pesquisa Representações Sociais e Formação Docente (ReSFoRD) que utilizaram a tríade. Nessa perspectiva, explicitamos sua evolução, pautado nas premissas do software EVOC (Ensemble de Programmes Permettant L’analyse des Evocations), combinando frequência e ordem, das palavras evocadas pelos pesquisados na TALP, compondo quatro círculos, conforme a TNC. Ademais, estão implícitas premissas básicas da Teoria das Representações Sociais. Portanto, o SER surge como uma contribuição metodológica aos estudos da Teoria, notadamente, no que se refere à investigação dos aspectos estruturais das representações e seu conteúdo simbólico, cognitivo e afetivo.
Didática na Prática Docente e na Formação de Professores:
Authors: Soares de Araujo Mesquita Silvana , Santos Silva Leonardo , Gonçalves Lima Simone Henriques
Published: December 2024

O texto parte da questão norteadora “Qual é o lugar da didática na atuação e na formação de professores?” O objetivo é identificar as concepções de didática que transitam na prática docente e construir categorias analíticas de conhecimentos profissionais para investigações dos limites e das possibilidades da formação de professores. Apresentam-se resultados de pesquisa qualitativa com 105 professores da educação básica, juntamente com a análise de disciplinas das matrizes curriculares de dezenove cursos de licenciatura de Letras e de Matemática, presencial e a distância, de instituições privadas. Identificam-se possibilidades de incorporação dos conhecimentos profissionais docentes aos modelos formativos de professores vigentes, a fim de romper com a já antiga constatação de dissociação entre teoria e prática.
Representações da Sociedade e Práticas de Cidadania nas Produções Audiovisuais dos Alunos
Authors: Bruno Daniela , Saez Virginia , Pellegrino Pablo
Published: December 2024

Com o crescimento das tecnologias de informação, novos conteúdos estão a ser desenvolvidos e a gerar práticas às quais os jovens aderem maioritariamente, afastados das estruturas convencionais que são socialmente rejeitadas. No âmbito de uma metodologia qualitativa e, a partir de um estudo de caso, investigamos as representações da sociedade de estudantes em Buenos Aires e suas formas de participação. Para isso, foram consideradas as suas produções audiovisuais no período de 2016-2023. A análise revelou questões sociais ligadas ao contexto sócio-histórico e ao pertencimento institucional, preocupações que afetam diretamente os adolescentes e as dimensões individuais. Além disso, o desempenho de práticas de cidadania permite a geração de uma identidade partilhada, embora as emoções que as acompanham indiquem rejeição, desconforto e raiva perante as situações sociais vividas.
An Author-Centric Framework Error Minimization in Scholarly Recommender System (Acfemsr)
Authors: Zaharaddeen A.H. , Mukhtar Nurra
Published: December 2024

In the current landscape of computational innovations, the internet hosts a vast repository of publications sourced from various channels. Consequently, researchers encounter unprecedented challenges in identifying publications relevant to their research interests. Navigating through the multitude of options provided by search engines is not only impractical but also prone to selection errors – termed Recommendation Error (RE). These experiences underscore the need for novel research avenues. Previous studies have proposed numerous recommendation frameworks exclusively for scientific paper recommendations. However, many of these approaches have been plagued by RE, thereby compromising the integrity of recommendation systems. Recommendation Errors typically arise from underutilization of key features in the recommendation process. To mitigate Recommendation Errors, this study leverages publicly available metadata features, including Title, Abstract, Author(s), and keywords. Feature vectors for each candidate paper (CP) and the paper of interest (POI) are computed using CountVectorizer, and cosine similarity formula is employed to identify similar papers suitable for recommendations. The effectiveness of the proposed framework is evaluated using Error evaluation metrics such as Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). Finally, the proposed Framework is compared against two previous Baseline approaches. The evaluation results demonstrate that the proposed approach exhibits lower Recommendation Errors compared to its baseline counterparts. Additionally, this research highlights the Author(s) feature as the most influential among the four features utilized by the Proposed Framework.
Detecting attacks in banks by cyber security: an applied study
Authors: Saleh Hadeel M , Oleiwi Abdulrahman Kareem , Abed Ahmed Abed Hwaidi
Published: December 2024

In the present era, digital banks are more defenseless to cyber banks due to their banking responses. With the increasing reliance on the maximum in digital business operations, these targets have become attractive targets for people who want to exploit personal and financial information. This aims to explore how cyber security can be used to reveal passwords in banks. By using several choices such as usage detection (IDS), behavior study, and learning algorithms, this study is current in identifying chances before major damages. By studying the CICIDS 2017 dataset, we highlight this study on the real application of Random Forest algorithm to enhance security levels in banks. The outcomes emphasize the need for continuous asset in varied cyber safety and employee training Francisco x Late Cyber.
A Comprehensive Review of Deep Learning and Machine Learning Techniques for Real-Time Car Detection and Wrong-Way Vehicle Tracking
Authors: Yass Waseem Ghafori , Faris Mohammad
Published: December 2024

This research focuses on the advancements in car detection techniques, particularly targeting wrong-way driving vehicles, using deep learning and machine learning methodologies. In recent years, numerous techniques have been proposed to address vehicle detection in real-time scenarios, leveraging algorithms such as YOLO (You Only Look Once) and centroid tracking to detect vehicles in various traffic situations. Additionally, methods involving UAV imagery, infrared imaging, and frame differencing approaches have enhanced the capabilities of real-time vehicle detection systems. Despite achieving significant milestones in accuracy and efficiency, existing methods still face limitations, such as high false-positive rates, imbalanced datasets, and challenges in complex environments like poor lighting and diverse road conditions. This study provides a comprehensive review of recent car detection approaches, comparing various algorithms including YOLO variants, CTAD, CNN, and DLMTD, and evaluating their strengths and limitations. A critical analysis of these methods reveals areas for improvement, particularly in terms of enhancing robustness, optimizing real-time response, and expanding detection capabilities to accommodate complex traffic patterns. The findings underscore the potential of hybrid approaches that combine object detection, tracking, and feature extraction techniques to achieve higher accuracy and adaptability in real-time applications. The study concludes by proposing a framework that addresses the observed limitations, suggesting pathways for future research in developing efficient, AI-powered car detection systems tailored for real-world applications.
Network Security in AI-based healthcare systems
Authors: Bourair Al-Attar
Published: December 2024

With the fast integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, boosting diagnostics, treatment tailoring, and predictive analytics, securing patient data, and ensuring system integrity have become key challenges. This research examines the network security concerns particular to AI-based healthcare systems, attempting to uncover main vulnerabilities and assess viable protection strategies. Through a mix of systematic review and experimental validation, we tested numerous machines learning models, including convolutional neural networks (CNN), support vector machines (SVM), and random forests, against adversarial assaults that undermine model accuracy and data privacy. Results demonstrated that adversarial attacks might considerably impair model dependability, with accuracy decreases of up to 32% in CNN models under assault. However, adopting defensive strategies like adversarial training and defensive distillation dramatically increased model resilience, with post-defense accuracy rates returning by 15-25%. These results underline the necessity for strong network security policies suited to AI healthcare applications to guarantee both data protection and operational reliability. Our work adds useful insights on the adaptation of AI network security measures inside healthcare, identifying avenues for legislative updates and ongoing research to safeguard upcoming AI-driven health advances.
Latin Amerika’da Bölgeselleşme Pratikleri: Bir Entegrasyon Hayali?
Authors: Çoban Hazal Melike , Ribeiro José Duarte
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, Latin Amerika’da bölgesel entegrasyon girişimlerinin neden sürdürülebilir olamadığını ve bölgesel liderlik iddiası taşıyan ülkelerin bu süreçteki rolünü anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada ilk olarak uluslararası sistemin dönüşümü çerçevesinde, bölgeselleşme fikrinin tarihsel gelişimi incelenecektir. Sonrasında, bölgesel liderliğin entegrasyon girişimleri üzerindeki etkisi analiz edilecektir. Bu bağlamda, özellikle Güney Amerika alt bölgesinde ABD dışında liderlik iddiası olan iki ülkenin, farklı devlet başkanları yönetimindeki Brezilya ve Hugo Chávez dönemindeki Venezuela’nın bölgesel iş birliği ve entegrasyon girişimlerindeki rolü, otonomi teorisi çerçevesinde ele alınacaktır. Son olarak, bölgeselciliğin krizine yol açan dinamikler ve bu krizin entegrasyon süreçlerine olan etkisi bölgenin dönüşen iç dinamikleri ışığında ortaya konulacaktır.
Review of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing of Weld Joints
Authors: Uzun Hüseyin , Gustiani Desi
Published: December 2024

Welding is a prevalent joining technique used on metals in industrial manufacturing. It is very important to detect welding defects that may occur without damaging the welding constructions. The conventional ultrasonic inspection is the most widely used non-destructive test method for the detection of weld defects. Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) is a significant method within the category of ultrasonic non-destructive testing methods because ultrasonic phased arrays offer significant technical advantages over conventional ultrasonic methods such as improved sensitivity, accurate characterization and faster inspection. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review on analysing defects in welded joints by utilizing PAUT. Different studies in the literature related to the non-destructive testing of weld joints by PAUT have been reviewed. Various examples of how the type, depth, and size of welding defects are detected in a highly effective manner have been provided. As a result, it was concluded that phased array ultrasonic testing is a highly efficient technique compared to conventional ultrasonic methods for detecting welding defects.
Pemanfatan E-Comarce dalam Peningkatan Aspek Penjualan Produk Jelly Candy di Desa Teluk Kenidai
Authors: Debi Setiawan  , Dewi Sartika Siagian  , Lidya Siagian  , Putri Dwi Retno  , Ramalia Noratama Putri
Published: December 2024

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