bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Carbon Tax: Moving Towards a Net-Zero Emissions Future
Authors: Ajmera Tanushree , Dr. Vivek Nemane
Published: February 2023

In the wake of the 21st century, climate change has emerged as the biggest lifethreatening challenge with a potential of evolving into the largest, if not the most complex, economic opportunity since the industrial revolution. While narrowing down its focus to carbon tax as a regulatory fiscal aspect of international economic law, this article explores the potential role of the tax in moulding this economic opportunity in line with the commitments assumed by countries under the 2015 Paris Agreement. The issue is whether imposition of carbon tax or restructuring tax rates can have a significant impact in regulating carbon emissions by rationally pushing consumers, investors, and producers, towards an environmentally sound direction. To answer this, the article investigates three carbon-tax implementation case studies; British Columbia, South Africa, and the revision of European Union Energy Taxation Directive in the context of aviation, with the aim to explore the scope of contributing factors – from adequate tax rate determination to optimum tax revenue use – in successfully curbing carbon-based emissions. Drawing upon the policy-efforts of the countries in the case studies, the challenges and the solutions, the article proposes a suggestive policy model of carbon-tax in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, as the way forward in ensuring global carbon-neutrality.
Observação de Aves: (Re)Sensibilização ao meio como princípio para uma Educação Ambiental efetiva
Authors: Syriani Veluza Danila , Rechetelo Juliana , Barbosa Pereira Patrícia
Published: February 2023

O consumismo e a agressão ao meio ambiente são algumas ações antrópicas emergentes da dicotomia ser humano-natureza, reforçada ao longo da nossa história. Compreendendo que as aves podem promover uma reaproximação ao meio, essencial na formação efetiva de um sujeito ecológico, este estudo - qualitativo, teórico e descritivo - busca discutir, a partir de um levantamento de pesquisas anteriores, como a observação e o estudo das aves podem servir de subsídios para uma Educação Ambiental que reaproxime os pares, em espaços formais e não-formais. Nessa posição, a observação de aves se destaca como uma atividade contextualizada, e potencial, na promoção de uma necessária (re)sensibilização em relação ao meio ambiente.
Aplikacja turystyczna „Łódzkie stadiony na wyciągnięcie ręki” – ocena funkcjonalności
Authors: Jasion Angelika , Zdulska Daria , Szymala Marek , Próżyńska Katarzyna
Published: February 2023

Celem artykułu jest ocena funkcjonalności aplikacji przedstawiającej dostępność usług i infrastruktury wokół dwóch największych łódzkich stadionów zgodnie z ideą miasta 15-minutowego. Aplikacja została wykonana za pomocą oprogramowania ArcGIS Online. Do jej stworzenia wykorzystano dane z zasobu Bazy Danych Obiektów Topograficznych (BDOT10k). Kluczowym cszałożeniem przy tworzeniu aplikacji była propozycja udostępnienia turystom i kibicom dwóch łódzkich klubów piłkarskich (ŁKS-u i Widzewa) lokalizacji szerokiej oferty usług w odległości 15 minut od stadionów. Użyteczność aplikacji została oceniona za pomocą metody punktowej i metody ekspertów według wyodrębnionych kryteriów, przydzielonych do pięciu kategorii funkcjonalności, wyznaczonych na postawie cech z obszaru wymagań funkcjonalnych. Aplikacja została oceniona jako ciekawa, przydatna i dobrze działająca. Do największych jej zalet zalicza się: widok mapy, nawigację oraz wyszukiwanie obiektów. Słabszym elementem aplikacji jest wyświetlanie informacji o obiektach, co w przyszłości może być poprawione. Aplikacja jako innowacyjny produkt turystyczny stanowi interesujące rozwiązanie dla turystów, kibiców, a także mieszkańców Łodzi.
Bio-efficacy of Antagonists and its Culture Filtrates against Black Mould Rot [Aspergillus niger Van Tieghem] of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Authors: Chavda H.C. , Rathwa M.G.
Published: February 2023

Background: Black mould rot of garlic caused by Aspergillus niger, is the most destructive disease in storage as well as in field conditions. The present investigation was carried out to evaluate bio-efficacy of antagonists and culture filtrates of Trichoderma spp., against black mould rot of garlic. Methods: For eco-friendly and effective management of black mold rot of garlic, eight antagonist and culture filtrates of six Trichoderma spp. were selected and screened by dual culture and poisoned food technique. Result: Among all the antagonistic fungus and bacteria, Trichoderma asperellum and its cultural filtrate were found effective.
Comparing the Effect of Organic and Inorganic Amendments on Soil Health
Authors: Kumar K. Vinoth , Raj B. Anish , Sriraghul A. , Sadanish K. , Raj N. Raghul , Prajith K.S. , Tamilselvan M.
Published: February 2023

Background: Fertilizers are important source of nutrients required by plants at different growth stages. These fertilizers can be organic and inorganic. Organic and inorganic fertilizers are different from each other in their action and contain different types of nutrients. Each fertilizer has its own effect on soil and plants. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers reducees the soil fertility by affecting the soil physical, chemical and biological properties, so it is essential to balance the negative effect of inorganic fertilizers with the use of organic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers contain nutrients required for optimum plant growth. With the increase in soil organic matter, the percentage of nitrogen and phosphorus in soil also increases. Methods: A pot culture experiment was conducted to study the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil properties. Experiment consisted of six treatments, comprising of organic and inorganic treatments and absolute control. Inorganic treatment received recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF). Organic treatments received different dose of organic manures like vermicompost and farm yard manure. Result: Application of organic manure viz vermicompost remarkably improved in soil fertility. Soil pH was not significantly influenced by organic and inorganic treatments. However, relatively higher EC was recorded with the application of 100 per cent RDF. Application of organic manure viz vermicompost resulted in the buildup of soil organic carbon and markedly enhanced the nutrient availability of nitrogen, phosphrous and potassium in soil. Soil microbial population viz., bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes were increased due to the application of organic manure through vermicompost.
Assessment of Vehicle Maintenance Culture and Its CostEffectiveness: The Case of the University for Development Studies
Authors: Seniwoliba A. J. , Awuni A. M.
Published: February 2023

The University for Development Studies is a public university in Ghana that owns and manages a fleet of vehicles. The university, however, faces numerous challenges in terms of maintaining its fleet of vehicles. Reports from the various campuses of the university indicate that most of the vehicles that broke down were at various mechanic shops and needed urgent attention. In order to propose solutions to the university's problems, the study sought to discover the causes of the university's vehicles' frequent breakdowns, why most of the vehicles were left unattended at the various mechanic shops, and why the cost of vehicle maintenance was so high. The study population comprised 55 vehicles and 30 drivers who use the vehicles in the various offices, directorates, and the pool (general usage) at the Central Administration. However, data on 34 vehicles were available for the study, which was far more than the needed representation. Ten drivers were sampled to participate in the study using a simple random sampling approach. Face-to-face interviews and one-on-one correspondence were conducted with the selected sample (drivers). The researchers used open-ended questions to gather relevant data from the respondents. The secondary data was obtained from mechanics and technicians who presented their bills for payment at the Transport Office of the University. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in analyzing the data collected. The data were analyzed using grounded theory and Excel sheets. The study revealed issues such as frequent vehicle breakdowns that went unattended at mechanic shops and high maintenance costs as a result of a poor maintenance culture, insufficient funding, delays in the release of funds for maintenance, inflation of the cost of spare parts, the use of substandard materials, the age of the vehicle, and the insufficient knowledge and skills of mechanics and technicians. It is therefore recommended that a formalized maintenance department be established within the university and sufficiently equipped with tools and spare parts. The department should be staffed with well-qualified and experienced mechanics with the requisite practical knowledge and skills in vehicle maintenance. This will allow fast and quick responses to vehicle maintenance issues.
The Morocco-Nigeria BIT: An Important contribution to Ensuring the Accountability of TNCs for Their Human Rights Violations?
Authors: Inyang Philippa Osim
Published: February 2023

Corporate accountability for human rights violations has been at the forefront of the business and human rights debate. This debate has focused on the establishment of binding human rights obligations on corporate entities, particularly following the Human rights Council’s initiative to establish a treaty on business and human rights– a mandate given to the open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Joining this debate, this paper briefly comments on relevant provisions of the 2016 Morocco-Nigeria Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) which appears to contain innovative provisions that seek to ensure that investors (who are often corporate entities) are held accountable for their investment activities that adversely impact human rights within their host States. Although the Morocco-Nigeria BIT remains exceptional within the investment treaty framework, it reflects an initiative to ensure that the next generation of BITs encourages greater corporate accountability for their human rights violations.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Academic Students about STIs and HIV/AIDS at the University of Fianarantsoa: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Andriamamonjisoa Andriamizaka Johary , Rakotomalala Radovololona , Andriananja Volatiana , Raberahona Mihaja , Randriamampionona Faramalala , Andrianasolo Radonirina Lazasoa , Randria Mamy Jean de Dieu , Rakotoarivelo Rivonirina Andry
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) facilitate and increase the risk of HIV transmission. This paper focuses on evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and practice of academic students about sexually transmitted infections and HIV at the university of Fianarantsoa. Materials: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among the students at the Andrainjato University. Knowledge was assessed using a score of one point for each correct answer. Results: 1035 students were included and 67.7% (n=701) had good  knowledge about STIs and HIV/AIDS. The sexual transmission (83.9%; n=868) was the most commonly known. On multivariate analysis, being a student at the faculty of medicine (p<0.001, aOR 137.3 [19.1-988]), faculty of Letters (p<0.001, aOR 4.5 [2.8-7.2)]), or the Normal Graduate School  (NGS) (p<0.001, aOR 6.7 [3.3-13.7]), being tested for HIV before (p= 0.002, aOR 1.6 [1.2-2.2]), constituted the major factor of good knowledge about sexual infections. Majority (71.8%, n=743) have had sexual intercourse before, and the median age of their first sexual activities was  18 years (17-20). The use of Condom (44.4%, n=460) was the most practiced STIs prevention method. This is followed by fidelity (19.8%; n=205) and abstinence (11.4%, n=118). Among the students, 29.3% (302) had high-risk sexual behavior during the last three months. Conclusion: The proportion of academic students with good knowledge of STIs and HIV was not satisfying. There was also discordance between the knowledge of STIs prevention and the daily university practice of the students.
Evaluation de l’Effet des Eaux Usées Industrielles sur la Qualité de l’Eau de la Rivière Klou au Centre du Bénin
Authors: Abahi Koudjodé Simon , Akodogbo Hotèkpo Hervé , Gouton Rafiou Raoul Thierry , Darius Adje Ayodélé Shola David , Gnohossou Pierre Midogbo , Piscart Christophe
Published: February 2023

La présente étude a pour objectif d’évaluer l’impact des eaux usées industrielles sur la qualité de l’eau de la rivière Klou. Pour cela, des prélèvements d’eau ont été effectués avec une fréquence mensuelle sur des stations témoins et exposées. Les analyses physico-chimiques et le calcul de l’indice de Pollution Organique (IPO) ont été effectués. En période pluvieuse, les valeurs des paramètres physico-chimiques (pH, conductivité, TDS, ammonium, DBO5, nitrate, nitrite et orthophosphates) etaient faibles. De plus, les fortes valeurs des paramètres étudiés sont observées sur les stations plus exposées. Les résultats de l’analyse en composantes principales (ACP) sur les paramètres physico-chimiques ont révélé deux groupes  de stations. Le premier est constitué des deux stations témoins caractérisées par les faibles valeurs des paramètres étudiés alors que le second est composé des stations plus exposées et celles de l’aval avec les fortes valeurs des paramètres étudiés. L’indice de pollution organique a révélé une pollution modérée au niveau des stations témoins et une pollution organique forte et très forte respectivement au niveau des stations plus exposées et celles de l’aval. Il est nécessaire alors de mettre en place une politique de  restauration de la qualité écologique des eaux de cette rivière et des centres d’épuration opérationnels et efficaces.

 

The objective of this study was to assess the impact of industrial wastewater on the water quality of the Klou River. For this purpose, water sampling was conducted with a monthly frequency on control and exposed stations. Physico-chemical analyses and the calculation of the Organic Pollution Index (IPO) were carried out. In rainy periods, the values of the physico-chemical parameters (pH, conductivity, TDS, ammonium, BOD5, nitrate, nitrite and orthophosphates) were low. Moreover, the high values of the studied parameters were observed at the more exposed stations. The results of the principal component analysis (PCA) on the physico-chemical parameters revealed two groups of stations. The first consists of the two control stations characterized by low values of the studied parameters, while the second consists of the more exposed stations and those downstream with high values of the studied parameters. The organic pollution index revealed moderate pollution at the control stations and strong and very strong organic pollution respectively at the more exposed stations and those downstream. It is then necessary to put in place a mechanism to restore the ecological quality of the waters of this river and operational and effective purification centres.
lide simulada na justiça do trabalho
Authors: Athayde Chaves Luciano , Alves de Carvalho Maciel Régia Cristina
Published: February 2023

O artigo buscou analisar a instituição jurídica da lide simulada, discutindo suas principais características, formas de apresentação e o tratamento legislativo dado à matéria. Além disso, investigou-se, a partir de uma abordagem empírica de natureza documental, quantitativa e qualitativa, as decisões proferidas pelos magistrados e órgãos colegiados do Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 21ª Região, a fim de verificar o grau de incidência de casos de simulação de litígios em suas decisões e o tratamento dado pelos juízes a esses casos. Após a análise dos dados, mediante codificação e tabulação dos achados de pesquisa, observou-se que a incidência de casos envolvendo a questão da lide simulada é bastante baixa em ambas as instâncias do Tribunal, o que contrasta com a expectativa de uso indevido da jurisdição indicada no referencial teórico. Por fim, no exame dos fundamentos das decisões que reconheceram a simulação do processo, um dos motivos que mais se destacaram foi a participação do advogado na prática ilícita, como representante de ambos os litigantes, seguido do recolhimento de utilização indevida da Justiça do Trabalho como órgão homologador de rescisões de contrato de trabalho.
TEXT SUMMARIZATION AS AN EMPIRICAL LEGAL RESEARCH TOOL
Authors: Carlotti Danilo
Published: February 2023

This paper use text summarization techniques as a tool for empirical legal research, creating a summary of the decisions given the phrases predictive power with regards to the decision outcome. A dataset of habeas corpus decisions from various courts in Brazil is used that explicitly cite the COVID pandemic as a reason for requesting the release of the patients. A predictive model is created and through this analysis we propose to find the arguments most correlated with the outcome.
Disseminação da precariedade laboral
Authors: Borges Camilla , Moreira Gomes Ana Virginia
Published: February 2023

A interpretação dos dados apurados pelo CAGED (Cadastro Geral de Empregados e Desempregados) permite analisar quais foram os impactos da pandemia de COVID-19 no trabalho intermitente. Para tanto, confrontam-se os dados do contrato de trabalho intermitente, de novembro de 2017 a fevereiro de 2020, isto é, anteriores à pandemia, com aqueles posteriores ao seu início. Ademais, confrontam-se os dados do contrato de trabalho intermitente, de março de 2020 a março de 2021, isto é, durante a pandemia, com os dados do emprego formal, publicados na mesma plataforma. Com a confecção de gráficos criados por meio do Excel, com base nos dados do CAGED, comparando o trabalho formal e o trabalho intermitente nos períodos mencionados, pretende-se examinar se a modalidade de contratação intermitente tem sido mais utilizada após o início da pandemia, agravando a precarização do trabalho formal.
DETERMINING MINIMAL DETECTABLE CHANGE AND TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY OF TIMED UP AND GO TEST, 5 TIMES SIT TO STAND TEST, 10 METERS WALK TEST, AND MAXIMAL VOLUNTARY ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION OF KNEE EXTENSORS AND FLEXORS IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Authors: Kaszyński Jakub , Bąkowski Paweł , Cisowski Paweł , Kiedrowski Bartosz , Piontek Tomasz
Published: February 2023

Introduction Timed Up and Go test (TUG), 5 Times Sit to Stand test (STS) and 10-meter Walk test (WT) are often used in clinical trials. Aim The purpose of this study is to determine the test-retest reliability of TUG, STS, 10WT and maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of the knee extensors and flexors and to determine a minimal detectable change (MDC) for those tests in a population of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who will undergo conservative treatment. Material and methods Sixty-one patients with symptomatic knee OA were included in this study. The testing protocol consisted of TUG, STS, 10WT and maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of knee extensors and flexors. Participants were tested twice. Results TUG, STS, 10WT and MVIC and standardised MVIC of knee extensors and flexors showed an excellent test-retest reliability. Standard Error of Measurement and MDC95 for TUG was 0.37s and 1.01s, respectively; for STS was 0.69s and 1.91s, respectively; for 10WT was 0.23s and 0.65s, respectively; for MVIC of extensors was 19.66N and 54.5N, respectively; for MVIC of flexors was 9.73N and 26.96N, respectively; for standardised MVIC of extensors was 0.22 and 0.62, respectively; for standardised MVIC of flexors was 0.11 and 0.31, respectively. Conclusions TUG, STS, 10WT, and MVIC measurements have excellent test-retest reliability in mild to moderate knee OA patients. Changes greater than 1.01s for TUG, 1.91s for STS, 0.65s for 10WT, 0.62 for standardised MVIC of knee extensors and 0.31 for standardised MVIC of knee flexors may be used as clinically significant.
Intervención humanitaria y responsabilidad de proteger
Authors: García Ruiz Carmen Rocío
Published: February 2023

Los conceptos de intervención humanitaria y responsabilidad de proteger hansido formulados con la intención de dar respuesta a una vieja cuestión: cómoresponder ante situaciones de flagrantes violaciones de derechos cometidos porlos Estados sobre sus propios ciudadanos, aquellos a los que está llamado a proteger. Sustentada sobre la formulación de la guerra justa o la propia concepciónde humanidad, en ella subyace la difícil relación entre tres de los principios estructurales del Derecho Internacional Público: soberanía, uso de la fuerza y protección de derechos humanos. El presente artículo analiza la evolución de ambos conceptos, las diferencias entre ambos y los obstáculos que dificultan su aplicación efectiva, agravados por la situación actual.
Byung-Chul, Han, Infocracia, la digitalización y la crisis de la democracia
Authors: Lo Presti Rodolfo Marcone
Published: February 2023

Este artículo reseña: Byung-Chul, HAN, Infocracia, la digitalización y la crisis de la democracia., Editorial Taurus, Santiago de Chile, 2022. 91 pp.
A Dor Neuropática Periférica Induzida por Quimioterapia no Doente Oncológico/Sobrevivente de Cancro
Authors: Capela Andreia , Alonso Rosário , Araújo António , Craveiro-Lopes Beatriz , Fragoso Rosa Maria , Mansinho Hélder , Moutinho Rita , Teixeira José Alberto , Vieira Cláudia , Veiga Dalila
Published: February 2023

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Recomendações na Abordagem do Doente com Hidradenite Supurativa
Authors: Cabete Joana , Aparício Martins Inês
Published: February 2023

A hidradenite supurativa é uma dermatose inflamatória crónica e recorrente que se caracteriza pela presença de nódulos inflamatórios e abcessos nas áreas ricas em glândulas apócrinas, que podem evoluir para fístulas supurativas e cicatrizes. Apesar de ser considerada uma das patologias dermatológicas com maior impacto na qualidade de vida dos doentes, é frequentemente subdiagnosticada. A hidradenite supurativa, sobretudo nas suas formas mais graves, associa-se a diversas comorbilidades, pelo que é fundamental adotar uma perspetiva holística e multidisciplinar na gestão destes doentes. A abordagem terapêutica é complexa e desafiante. A terapêutica médica é multifacetada e deve ser adaptada à apresentação clínica e gravidade da doença. A terapêutica cirúrgica deverá ser equacionada como adjuvante à terapêutica médica, em particular nos casos refratários e perante cicatrizes ou mutilação anatómica e/ou funcional. As presentes recomendações pretendem reunir os principais aspetos da abordagem ao doente com hidradenite supurativa e destinam-se a todos os profissionais de saúde envolvidos no seu acompanhamento.
Factors Influencing Consumer Intention to Purchase Plant-Based Milk in Indonesia: An Exploratory Research
Authors: Chandra Richard , Purwanti Dhiya Athaya , Sebastian Samuel , Pranata Selia Evanny , Handoko Indria
Published: February 2023

The consumption rate of plant-based milk has been increasing in recent years. This also suggests the decreasing trend of cow milk consumption, as the consumers shift to plant-based milk. This study aims to examine what factors influence the consumers’ intention to drink plant-based milk. For this purpose, the approach-avoidance theory was adopted to explore both facilitating (positive) and inhibiting (negative) factors that influence the consumers’ intention to consume the product. This study adopts qualitative research by interviewing 15 plant-based milk consumers and comparing them with 10 cow milk consumers about their perception of plant-based milk consumption. Indonesia was chosen as one large emerging economy in Southeast Asia with a tremendous consumption rate. The research findings suggest nine factors affecting consumers' intention in purchasing plant-based milk, namely: trends, price, sickness awareness, nutrition awareness, sensory, environmental concerns, packaging, brand, and ways to consume.

Keywords: plant-based milk, consumer intention, qualitative research, Indonesia
Development of Online-learning based Adaptive Anomaly Detection Algorithm for Monitoring Data Analysis on Caisson Type Breakwater
Authors: Jin Seung-Seop , Min Jiyoung , Kim Young-Taek , Kim Ryulri
Published: February 2023

Most port structures are massive and data measured on them sensitively changes to the surrounding environment including sea waves, tides, wind, and other operational conditions so it might be difficult to extract and long-term monitor their own features such as natural frequencies and mode shapes. To solve this problem, an anomaly detection algorithm with online learning was developed for the analysis of monitoring data on the port structures. For this, data were first measured on a 1/50 scaled model of caisson type breakwater through hydraulic model experiments, and the characteristics of data were investigated. Then an unsupervised algorithm was developed to online detect abnormal conditions caused by the drift, which can track the reconstruction error from the principal component analysis and the Euclidean distance between original and reconstructed signals. The experimental results showed that the proposed algorithm could be successfully applied to time-dependent dataset shifts with high accuracy and automatically calculate the threshold based on the adaptive model.
Performance Evaluation of Displacement Measurement System with Marker and Fixed Vision Sensor on Port Structures
Authors: Min Jiyoung , Kim Ryulri , Jeon Haemin
Published: February 2023

This study focused on the measurement of displacement on port structures with the combination of a marker and a vision sensor installed on the fixed location. The proposed algorithm optimizes the intrinsic parameters of the vision sensor using genetic algorithm and then measures the 6-DOF displacement automatically tracking feature points on the marker extracted through the image process. Experimental studies were carried out by using a general IP camera and a marker including 12 feature points. The distance between the camera and the marker was 10 m. Several types of displacements were induced with the precise motion stage, and the results showed that the measurement errors might be reasonable less than 3.5% in rotation and 4.0% in translation. This system was applied on the lock gate located in Incheon port, which corresponds to Type 1 facilities in Korea. The same camera was fixed at 24 m from the marker and the marker was moved by controlling the precise motion stage. The errors of measurements were less than 1 mm and 0.5 degrees, which were precise and accurate enough to evaluate the displacement in the field considering the present evaluation standard for drift, settlement, and slope on port facilities.
Generation of high definition map for accurate and robust localization
Authors: Huang Zhengjie , Chen Sijie , Xi Xing , Li Yanzhou , Li Ya , Wu Shuanglin
Published: February 2023

This paper presents a framework for generating high-definition (HD) map, and then achieves accurate and robust localization by virtue of the map. An iterative approximation based method is developed to generate a HD map in Lanelet2 format. A feature association method based on structural consistency and feature similarity is proposed to match the elements of the HD map and the actual detected elements. The feature association results from the HD map are used to correct lateral drift in the light detection and ranging odometry. Finally, some experimental results are presented to verify the reliability and accuracy of autonomous driving localization.
Ecobordure : du diagnostic de l’état agroécologique des bordures de champs à l’accompagnement de la transition agroécologique
Authors: ALIGNIER Audrey , THENAIL Claudine , LAINÉ-PENEL Armelle , SWIDERSKI Chloé , TERRIER-GESBERT Médulline
Published: February 2023

Éléments semi-naturels, à l’interface entre la parcelle agricole et tout autre milieu, les bordures de champs constituent de véritables réservoirs de biodiversité. Influencées par les choix de gestion dédiée (broyage, pâturage, désherbage chimique, par exemple), par les choix d'usage et de gestion des parcelles adjacentes (comme par exemple les successions et opérations culturales ou la conduite des prairies), et par le paysage environnant, les bordures de champs sont au cœur des enjeux actuels visant à (ré)concilier agriculture et biodiversité, à différentes échelles. En diagnostiquant l’état agroécologique des bordures de champs, l’indicateur de biodiversité Ecobordure initie l’utilisateur aux enjeux de l’agroécologie et l’amène à questionner ses pratiques et leurs conséquences en termes de fonctionnalités écologiques. Cet article présente l’indicateur Ecobordure et la démarche d’apprentissage et de diagnostic associée. Tout d’abord, il détaille les principes et la mise en œuvre de l’indicateur et du diagnostic de l’état agroécologique des bordures de champs à différentes échelles, de la parcelle à l’exploitation agricole puis au territoire local. Il revient ensuite sur la démarche de co-conception et le développement de l’outil en partenariat. Enfin, il expose les enjeux du déploiement à l’échelle nationale, d’un réseau constitué autour d’Ecobordure pour contribuer aux initiatives d’accompagnement à la transition agroécologique.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MINAT MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM INDONESIA TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN E-MONEY SEBAGAI INSTRUMEN PEMBAYARAN NON-TUNAI
Authors: Sheila Ulfi , Dewi Lestary Ratn Ayu , Kholis Nur
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi minat Mahasiswa Universitas Islam Indonesia di Yogyakarta terhadap penggunaan e-money sebagai instrumen pembayaran non-tunai di masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan metode analisis data regresi linier berganda menggunakan SPSS. Populasi yang digunakan adalah mahasiswa Universitas Islam Indonesia yang berjumlah 26.000. Sedangkan, sampel yang digunakan berjumlah 100 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai literasi keuangan, keamanan dan kemampuan finansial berpengaruh positif dengan taraf signifikasi 0.5 atau 5% terhadap minat mahasiswa menggunakan e-money. Nilai koefisien korelasi (R) menunjukkan angka sebesar 0,823. Hal tersebut berarti bahwa ada hubungan yang kuat antara variabel independen (literasi keuangan, keamanan, kemampuan finansial) dengan variabel dependen (minat menggunakan e-money) karena nilai R mendekati 1. Sementara itu, koefisien determinasi (Adjusted R Square) menunjukkan angka sebesar 0,668 yang artinya bahwa variabel independen berkontribusi mempengaruhi variabel dependen sebesar 66,8% sedangkan sisanya 33,2% dipengaruhi oleh faktor variabel lainnya yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
STRATEGI PEMANFAATAN APLIKASI TIK TOK SEBAGAI MEDIA DAKWAH UNTUK KAUM MILENIAL
Authors: Randani Yulia Nafa Fitri , Safrinal Safrinal , Latuconsina Jalimah Zulfah , Purwanto Muhammad Roy
Published: February 2023

Setelah wabah pandemi menyerang berbagai belahan dunia dan diberlakukannya aturan-aturan yang membatasi ruang gerak manusia demi menekan angka lonjakan pandemi virus corona. Diberlakukannya aturan-aturan tersebut ternyata membawa dampak berupa banyaknya orang yang menghabiskan sebagian besar waktunya dengan sosial media khususnya aplikasi Tik Tok sebagaimana survey yang telah dilakukan. Berdasarkan konten yang mendapatkan banyak viewers dan sering melewati FYP (for your page) pengguna Tik Tok didominasi oleh generasi millennial. Dewasa ini beberapa konten kreator merupakan dai-dai muda banyak memasuki page pengguna Tik Tok sehingga memberikan warna baru pada aplikasi yang sempat diblokir Kominfo ini. Dibalik citra aplikasi ini yang cenderung dinilai sebagai aplikasi yang kurang bermanfaat dan konten yang dinilai berlebihan, para dai-dai muda yang mulai menggunakan Tik Tok sebagai tempat dakwah menjadi angin segar dalam memperbaiki citra tersebut, akan tetapi banyak diantara generasi millennial yang belum mengetahui strategi untuk memaksimalkan Tik Tok sebagai aplikasi untuk menyebarkan dakwah dan opini yang bersifat edukatif. Tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendongkrak kreativitas para da’i-da’i muda millennial untuk membuat konten dan mudah memasuki page para pengguna dengan mengkaji jurnal terkait dan wawancara ahli. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. diharapkan dari penelitian ini dapat menjadi pengetahuan baru untuk generasi millenial dalam pembuatan konten pada aplikasi Tik Tok agar dapat menyampaikan dakwah secara kreatif sesuai dengan tantangan zamannya.
Sensor-Based River Monitoring System: A Case for Kikuletwa River Floods in Tanzania
Authors: Mdegela Lawrence , De Bock Yorick , Municio Esteban , Luhanga Edith , Leo Judith , Latré Steven
Published: February 2023

Reliable and accurate flood prediction is a challenging task in poorly gauged basins due to data scarcity. Data is an essential component of any AI/ML model today, and the performance of such models hugely depends on the availability of sufficient amount of trusted, representative data. However, unlike a few well-studied rivers, most of the rivers in developing countries are still insufficiently monitored, which significantly hinges the design and development of advanced flood prediction models and early warning systems. This paper presents a multi-modal, sensor-based and near-real time river monitoring system to produce a multi-feature data set for the Kikuletwa river in Northern Tanzania, an area that heavily suffers from frequent floods. Our deployed system, which gather information about river depth levels and weather at several locations, aims at widening the ground truth of the river characteristics and eventually improve the accuracy of flood predictions. We provide details on the monitoring system used to gather the data as well as report on the methodology and the nature of the data. Finally, we present the relevance of the data set in the context of flood prediction, discussing the most suitable AI/ML-based forecasting approaches, while also highlighting some applications of the data set beyond flood warning systems.
Gevrey Asymptotics for Logarithmic Type Solutions to Singularly Perturbed Problems with Nonlocal Nonlinearities
Authors: Malek Stephane
Published: February 2023

We investigate a family of nonlinear partial differential equations which are singularly perturbed in a complex parameter and singular in a complex time variable at the origin. These equations combine differential operators of Fuchsian type in time and space derivatives on horizontal strips in the complex plane with a nonlocal operator acting on the complex parameter known as the formal monodromy around 0. Their coefficients and forcing terms comprise polynomial and logarithmic type functions in time and are bounded holomorphic in space. A set of logarithmic type solutions are shaped by means of Laplace transforms relatively to time and parameter and Fourier integrals in space. Furthermore, a formal logarithmic type solution is modeled which represents the common asymptotic expansion of Gevrey type of the genuine solutions with respect to the complex parameter on bounded sectors at the origin.
Osteocyte-Derived CaMKK2 Regulates Osteoclasts and Bone Mass in a Sex-Dependent Manner Through Secreted Calpastatin
Authors: Williams Justin N , Irwin Mavis , Li Yong , Valiyakambrath Anuradha , Mattingly Brett T , Patel Sheel , Kittaka Mizuho , Collins Rebecca N , Clough Nicholas , Doud Emma H , Mosley Amber L , Bellido Teresita M , Bruzzaniti Angela , Plotkin Lilian I. , Trinidad Jonathan C. , Thompson William R , Bonewald Lynda F. , Sankar Uma
Published: February 2023

Calcium/calmodulin (CaM)-dependent protein kinase kinase 2 (CaMKK2) regulates bone remodeling through its effects on osteoblasts and osteoclasts. However, its role in osteocytes, the most abundant bone cell type, and the master regulator of bone remodeling, remains unknown. Here we report that the conditional deletion of CaMKK2 from osteocytes using Dentine matrix protein 1 (Dmp1)-8kb-Cre mice led to enhanced bone mass only in female mice owing to a suppression of osteoclasts. Conditioned media isolated from female CaMKK2-deficient osteocytes inhibited osteoclast formation and function in in vitro assays, indicating a role for osteocyte-secreted factors. Proteomics analysis revealed significantly higher levels of extracellular calpastatin, a specific inhibitor of calcium-dependent cysteine proteases calpains, in female CaMKK2 null osteocyte conditioned media, compared to media from female control osteocytes. Further, exogenously added non-cell permeable recombinant calpastatin domain I elicited a marked, dose-dependent inhibition of female wild-type osteoclasts and depletion of calpastatin from female CaMKK2-deficient osteocyte conditioned media reversed the inhibition of matrix resorption by osteoclasts. Our findings reveal a novel role for extracellular calpastatin in regulating female osteoclast function and unravel a novel CaMKK2-mediated paracrine mechanism of osteoclast regulation by female osteocytes.
Online Hybrid Neural Network for Stock Prices Prediction: A Case Study of High-frequency Stock Trading in China Market
Authors: Li Chengyu , Shen Luyi , Qian Guoqi
Published: February 2023

Time series data having low signal-to-noise ratio, non-stationarity and non-linearity are commonly seen in
high-frequency stock trading, where the objective is to increase the likelihood of profit by taking advantage of tiny discrepancies in prices and trading on them quickly and in huge quantities. For this purpose, it is essential to apply a trading method that is capable of fast and accurate prediction from such time series data. In this paper, we develop an online time series forecasting method for high-frequency trading (HFT) by integrating three neural network deep learning models, i.e., Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) and Transformer; and we abbreviate the new method to online LGT or O-LGT.
The key innovation underlying our method is its efficient storage management, which enables super-fast computing. Specifically, when computing the forecast for the immediate future time, we use only the output calculated from the previous trading data (rather than the previous trading data themselves) together with the current trading data. Thus, the computing involves updating only the current data into the process. We evaluate the performance of O-LGT by analyzing the high-frequency Limit Order Book (LOB) data from the China market. It shows that our model in most cases achieves similar speed with much higher accuracy than the conventional fast supervised learning models for HFT. However, with a slight sacrifice in accuracy, O-LGT is approximately 40 times faster than the existing high-accuracy neural network models for the LOB data in China market.
Safety and Efficacy of Autologous Stem Cell Treatment for Facetogenic Chronic Back Pain
Authors: Rothoerl Ralf Dirk , Tomelden Junee , Alt Eckhard Udo
Published: February 2023

Background: Chronic Back Pain due to Facet Joint Syndrome is a common and debilitating con-dition. Advances in regenerative medicine have shown that Autologous Unmodified Adipose Tissue-Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRC) provide several beneficial effects [1,2]. These regen-erative cells can differentiate into various tissues [3] and exhibit a strong anti-inflammatory po-tential. ADRCs can be obtained from a small amount of fatty tissue derived from the patient´s abdominal fat. Methods: We report long-term results of 37 patients (age 31-78 years, mean 62.5) suffering from “Facet Joint Syndrome” The pathology was confirmed by clinical, radiological examinations and fluoroscopically guided test injections. Then liposuction was performed. 50-100 cc of fat were harvested. To recover stem cells from adipose tissue, we use the CE-certified Transpose RT™ system from InGeneron GmbH. The cells were then injected under fluoroscopic control in the periarticular fat. Follow-up examinations were performed at one week 1 and 5 years. Results: Every patient reported improved VAS pain at any follow-up (1 week, 1, and 5 years) with ADRCs compared to the baseline. Conclusion: Our observational data indicate that facet joint syndrome patients treated with unmodified adipose tissue-derived regenerative cells experience improved quality of life in the long term.
GUARANTEE OF STABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMPLEX PROVISION OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY
Authors: Pohorielov Serhiy , Ryzhikova Natalia
Published: February 2023

The current stage of development of Ukraine's economy is characterized by changing priorities of national progress. Thus, in the context of globalization of social and socio-economic processes, the world community determines the starting point of social progress is human development and qualitative contributions to human potential, in relation to which the culture of production, productivity and other priorities are secondary. Today, the achievement of economic development through large-scale introduction of economic products of intellectual labor such as knowledge, technology, scientific and technical developments, etc. for their commercialization and socio-economic effect, is recognized as a model of innovative development of the EU economy.

Ukraine's chosen path of integration into the European Union requires convergence and integration of the national economic system into the systems of EU countries. This puts Ukraine in front of the choice of implementing the development model that the EU has adopted as the basic one, ie the model of innovative development.

Special requirements for the nature and pace of development of the national economy after its recovery from many years of deep crisis are the tasks of ensuring its reproductive innovation cycle on a new technological basis in a market economy, as well as ensuring the social orientation of this reproductive cycle. , internal and external resources, achieving a faster pace of development dynamics compared to the leading countries of the world in accordance with the direction of progress of the world economy.

Thus, the adoption of an innovative model of development of the national economy will ensure its competitiveness and entry into the trajectory of sustainable development. Therefore, the transition to an innovative model of national economic development is gradually becoming an imperative of public policy. This is, first of all, to establish effective legal regulation of relations in the field of innovation.
MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SYSTEM OF FORMATION OF THE FINANCIAL STRATEGY OF THE ENTERPRISEOF MACHINE BUILDING ENTERPRISES
Authors: Sitak Irina , Ivakhnenko Andriy
Published: February 2023

The article systematizes scientific approaches to defining the concept of managing the financial stability of the enterprise. Literary sources related to the study of financial stability management of the enterprise are analyzed. The tasks which should be solved by process of management of financial stability of the enterprise are formulated. On the basis of the analysis the purpose and tasks of management of financial stability of the enterprise are defined, the basic of which can be defined as revealing of the reasons and the basic factors of maintenance of financial stability, purposeful search of receptions and methods of management of financial stability. The characteristic of financial stability management as one of the most important tasks of financial management of enterprises in modern economic conditions is given. It is proved that increasing the efficiency of the enterprise depends on the validity, timeliness and appropriateness of management decisions in this area. The expediency of application of the system approach to management of financial stability as the approach allowing to consider influence of internal and external factors on a condition of finances of the enterprise is substantiated. The problems of financial problems faced by machine-building enterprises are described. It is proved that in their economic essence these problems are largely identical and therefore their solution is possible with the use of universal tools and standard measures that form a sequence of managing the financial stability of the enterprise. The most important element of this sequence is the assessment of financial stability of the enterprise, which is based on the calculation of absolute and relative indicators that determine the profit and loss of the enterprise, changes in the structure of its assets and liabilities, and settlements with debtors and creditors. It is substantiated that in the long run financial stability can be characterized by indicators of changes in the market value of the enterprise, such as return on net assets and equity, economic growth of the enterprise, weighted average cost of capital and its structure, and market value of the enterprise. In the medium term, tactical financial stability is characterized by indicators of financial independence, maneuverability, business activity, return on sales, assets and net assets.
DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ANALYSIS OF THE PROFITABILITY TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF ACCOUNTING AND ANALYTICAL ACTIVITY AT THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Iershovа Natalia , Buravlyova Anna , Kochetova Tetyana
Published: February 2023

The article proposes directions for improving the organization of profitability analysis to improve the efficiency of accounting and analytical work at the enterprise. Opportunities, which are opened by information about the profitability of activities for users when making management decisions, have been substantiated. The dynamics of profit to taxation of Ukrainian enterprises is given and an analysis of the profitability of enterprises is carried out. A map has been developed to establish the relationship between stakeholders and the importance of profitability indicators. The role and importance of information about the profitability of activities for improving analytical performance at the enterprise in a market economy has been proven. It is substantiated that the results of profitability analysis help decision-makers to see a more specific and generalized picture of the enterprise, allowing them, in turn, to create the correct growth strategy. A sequence diagram of the profitability analysis has been developed, which is one of the directions for improving the organization of the profitability analysis at the enterprise. It has been determined that one of the ways to improve the efficiency of accounting and analytical work at the enterprise is the plan-fact analysis. A methodological approach to organizing a plan-fact analysis has been developed, containing regulations for future work, determining critical, moderate and significant levels, adjusting tactical, operational and long-term tasks. Separately, it is indicated that a plan-fact analysis can be carried out to assess the deviations of other productive indicators of the enterprise's activities: cost price, production or sales volumes, as well as productivity, net cash flow, etc.