bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IDENTIFIKASI KEMATANGAN PADA BUAH LEMON MENGGUNAKAN METODE HSV DAN MULTI-LEVEL THRESHOLDING
Authors: Fatah Amirul , Rahmadewi Reni
Published: July 2024

Buah lemon dikenal karena kandungan vitamin C yang tinggi, serta mengandung sejumlah nutrisi lain seperti serat, vitamin B, potassium, dan antioksidan. Dalam industri pertanian dan pemasaran buah lemon membutuhkan cara efesien untuk menentukan tingkat kematangan yang tepat. Kematangan buah lemon mempengaruhi kualitas, rasa, dan nilai jualnya. Identifikasi kematangan pada kulit buah lemon merupakan langkah penting dalam memastikan kualitas dan ketahanan buah saat dipasarkan. Penelitian ini akan menerapkan metode HSV dan Multi-Level Thresholding, didapatkan hasil Konversi nilai citra dari ruang warna RGB menjadi HSV pada buah lemon matang dan mentah menghasilkan perubahan warna kulit yang signifikan, dan Proses thresholding pada komponen Hue (H), Saturation (S), dan Value (V) dengan menggunakan nilai T1=140 dan T2=198 menunjukkan bahwa pada buah lemon matang hampir semua bagian kulitnya terdeteksi, sedangkan pada buah lemon mentah hanya sedikit yang terdeteksi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa thresholding pada komponen HSV dapat digunakan untuk menentukan tingkat kematangan antara buah lemon matang dan mentah berdasarkan warna kulitnya.
KLASIFIKASI GOLONGAN DARAH DENGAN IMAGE PROCESSING CANNY EDGE
Authors: Setiawan Aris , Rahmadewi Reni
Published: July 2024

Darah adalah salah satu jaringan tubuh yang berupa cairan merah. Untuk mengetahui golongan darah harus menjalani tes golongan darah sistem ABO, yang terdiri dari empat golongan darah: A, B, O, dan AB. Untuk saat ini, pengidentifikasian golongan darah manusia masih dilakukan secara manual untuk mengidentifikasi proses aglutinasi. Penelitian ini menyelidiki teknik pengolahan gambar Canny Edge, yang memungkinkan komputer untuk menentukan jenis golongan darah. Untuk melakukan identifikasi dilakukan berbagai tahapan dari konversi grayscale, konversi biner, segemntasi gambar dan deteksi canny edge. Hasil cukup efektif untuk membantu pengklasifikasian dalam menentukan golongan darah tetapi, gambar sampel golongan darah harus memiliki tiga sampel darah yang telah diberikan antibodi dan harus memiliki kualitas gambar yang baik. Agar dalam pendeteksian dan perhitungan garis tepi tidak terjadi kesalahan.
Control inhibitorio en los procesos sociales de escolares
Authors: Estrada Martínez Daniela , Vera Hernández Adriana Paola
Published: July 2024

El desarrollo de las funciones ejecutivas es un proceso gradual durante la infancia y, alcanza su máximo desempeño alrededor de los doce años (Yépez et al., 2020). Por esta razón, el proceso educativo desempeña un papel importante para su correcto desempeño, haciendo que soporten las funciones cognitivas necesarias para el proceso educativo y social en el cual está inmersa la población de estudio. El desarrollo temprano de las funciones ejecutivas determina la conducta del ser humano. Teniendo en cuenta la primera infancia y la potenciación del control inhibitorio, se busca encontrar resultados satisfactorios en la relación con los demás, la comunicación, interacción, construcción de normas, la relación consigo mismo y con el mundo; estos son los caracteres que se valora en la escala; con los resultados arrojados se planeó el desarrollo de las actividades para el fin de la presente investigación, como plantea la escala de valoración cualitativa del desarrollo infantil de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2016).
Desempeño ocupacional y uso de tecnología en un grupo de personas mayores durante el aislamiento social por COVID-19 en Pasto, Nariño
Authors: Criollo Castro Carlos Hernando , Yarce Pinzón Eunice , Criollo Méndez Daniela Sofía , Madroñero Quiroz Angie Lizeth , Pantoja Pantoja José Luis
Published: July 2024

El envejecimiento es un proceso marcado de significados sociales derivados del miedo y prejuicios, asociados con la enfermedad, dependencia e improductividad, con particularidades que pueden vulnerar los derechos de las personas mayores. Es común que las políticas públicas estén basadas en prejuicios cuando son construidas, mostrando una concepción falsa acerca de lo que significa la vejez, lo que señala la importancia de tener una visión integral y diferencial que oriente dicho proceso, con el fin de mitigar la negatividad y discriminación hacia la población mayor, así como también, poder desarrollar mecanismos que puedan disminuir o evitar las iatrogenias.
Self-Control Factor Analysis, Financial Anxiety, and Financial Stress on Financial Satisfaction as an Indication Financial Sustainability
Authors: Junianto Yopy , Radianto Wirawan Endro Dwi
Published: July 2024

Abstract: The focus of this research is to find out the factors that can increase financial satisfaction.Financial literacy is very important for economic growth. One aspect of financial literacy that can increase economic growth is financial satisfaction . Low levels of financial satisfaction negatively impact a person's current and future financial adequacy. This research was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic where people experienced financial anxiety, financial stress, financial self-control. This study used these factors as predictors and the test results in this study explain that there is a significant effect association between self-control with financial satisfaction, then financial stress and financial anxiety with financial stress and financial satisfaction. These influencing factors can be aspects of further development to increase sustainable economic growth.
Keywords: Self Control, Financial Anxiety, Financial satisfaction, Financial Stress
Influences of Gender, Age and Income Differences on Consumers’ Purchase Items
Authors: Rahman Matiur , Turpin Lonnie , Al Emran Md.
Published: July 2024

This paper studies whether gender, age and income differences matter for in-store purchases of selected non-durable and durable consumer goods in the Southwest region of the State of Louisiana. Primary data are collected by face-to-face interviewing of randomly selected adult population within the age groups 15 years to 64 years, and above. Using the collected primary data for categorical variables, -tests are implemented for six separate null hypotheses of statistical independence between/among variables of interest. The results reveal that only gender difference matters the most for in-store purchases of both non-durable and durable goods in the region. Age and income differences to have no significant influences on such purchases. As the findings suggest, the regional in-store retailers should focus more on female shoppers to promote sales of non-durable goods. At the same time, they should focus more on male shoppers for promotion of sales of durable goods in the region. Due cautions are in order for any kind of generalization of the findings of this study, given the extreme regional characteristics of the primary data.
Key Words: Retail Sales, In-Store, Non-Durable Goods, Durable Goods, Shoppers, Age, Gender, Income
JEL Classifications: D10, D11, D12
A Stroke or Not a Stroke? A Case of Chronic Hemiplegic Migraines
Authors: Kim Bum J. ,   Rowan University, Orap Matthew , Farrow-Cypel Bret , Ahmed Naseer
Published: July 2024

Hemiplegic migraine (HM) is a rare subtype of migraine with both familial and sporadic patterns. These migraines present episodically with reversible attacks of unilateral motor weakness. Patients may experience visual changes, sensory loss, impaired level of consciousness, ataxia, and speech changes. Symptoms can last from hours to days and can mimic acute stroke. The patient is a 45-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and possible cerebral vascular accident use who presents to the emergency department complaining of left extremity numbness and weakness. Neuroimaging showed no acute findings and CT angiogram showed no large vessel occlusion. Tenecteplase was administered and the patient was admitted to the neurologic intensive care unit due to high suspicion of stroke by neurology. On the following day, the patient reports a return to baseline without any neurologic deficits, ataxia, dysarthria, or paresthesia. The patient elaborates that similar episodes occur approximately 10 times a month that are usually milder in intensity. Preceding the episodes, he reports seeing “white speckles'' and experiencing both phono and photosensitivity. The symptoms generally persist for about two hours and resolve spontaneously. Following current practice guidelines of management of HM, the patient was provided education on migraines. Atorvastatin, lisinopril, and propranolol were prescribed to control his hypertension that can decrease frequency of migraine and prevent ischemic strokes. Triptans are avoided in HM due to the risk of vasoconstriction. Lifestyle management including sleep hygiene, stress reduction, hydration, and avoiding triggers was discussed.
On the Random Constrained Dual Parameter Ridge Estimator in Linear Regression
Authors: Liu Lipei
Published: July 2024

This article proposes a random constrained dual parameter ridge estimator with random constraints for the problem of multicollinearity in linear regression model. Under the mean square error matrix, the superiority of the new estimator over the dual parameter ridge estimator, common mixed estimator and random constrained ridge estimator is discussed. And the theoretical results are demonstrated through a numerical example and a simulation study.
Relationship Between Attitudes Towards Government Communication About COVID-19 and Political Affiliation in North Macedonia
Authors: Efremov Ljupcho
Published: July 2024

Apart from vaccines, communication is the second most effective tool in combating COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this paper is to examine attitudes towards government communication about COVID-19 during the second wave of Pandemic (October 2020 to December 2020). The attitudes towards government communication were already formed after the initial first wave. The sample consisted of 100 respondents in total, with equal gender representation. Members of two main political parties were included in the sample. Half of the sample were members of VMRO-DPMNE, while the other half were members of SDSM. Significant differences were found in the attitudes towards government communication on all aspects between members of opposing parties. The explanation is related to the political beliefs in a polarized society. The findings provide valuable recommendations for designing government communication related to future pandemic.
Research on the Evaluation and Standardization System of Green and Sustainable Wooden Construction
Authors: Jiao Xinmeng , Xie Kang
Published: July 2024

Green building implementation has become an unavoidable trend in the growth of the construction sector, as China’s philosophy of “innovation, coordination, green, openness and sharing” deepens. Green construction, as the process of creating green structures, is essential to the buildings’ overall greenness. An extensive assessment of the three components of building planning, design, and construction, known as a “green construction evaluation”, so as to establish a set of green construction evaluation systems that meet the times’ development needs, saves resources, protects the environment and people’s better lives, and paves the way forward for improving building greenness and promoting green building development. In order to build a scientific and ideal green construction evaluation system, this paper will establish an index system focused on green buildings and prefabricated buildings. It aims to demonstrate the path for the development of green construction and encouraging the industry’s steady advancement.
A Study on the Relationship Between Instructors’ Psychological Capital and Job Performance in Private Universities: The Mediating Role of Quality of Work Life
Authors: Zeng Ziwei , Xiong Sipan
Published: July 2024

This study adopts psychological capital scale, quality of work and life scale and job performance scale to investigate 276 instructors randomly selected in private universities. The studies revealed that psychological capital significantly and positively influences both job performance and quality of work life. Additionally, it was found that quality of work life has a positive influence on job performance. When considering quality of work life in the regression equation, it was observed that while psychological capital still had a crucial effect on job performance, its regression coefficient decreased. Quality of work life partially mediated the influence of psychological capital on job performance. The direct effect (0.557) and indirect effect (0.074) accounted for 88.27% and 11.73% of the total effect of psychological capital on job performance (0.631) respectively. Therefore, private universities should attach great importance to improving instructors’ psychological capital and carry out effective quality of work life management to improve instructors’ job performance.
Research on the Marketing Model of Online Celebrity Live Streaming in Linyi City
Authors: Chen Yao , Liu Hua
Published: July 2024

The article takes the popular live streaming market in Linyi City as the research object. Based on the “new live streaming holy land” of Linyi and the “first city of live streaming e-commerce” of Hangzhou, using survey questionnaires and comparative analysis methods, by benchmarking the success factors of popular live streaming marketing in Hangzhou City, it is found that there are still many problems in the current digital economy background of Linyi City in terms of anchor’s own literacy, government incentive mechanisms, and city reputation, which affect the further development of popular live streaming marketing in Linyi City. Finally, effective countermeasures and suggestions are proposed for the development status of the region, which is of great significance for helping the Linyi City government understand the development status of online celebrity live streaming e-commerce and adjust management strategies.
Leveraging XGBoost to Reduce Failure, Withdrawal, and Dropout Rates in Undergraduate Level Mathematics/Statistics Education
Authors: Abbaspour Tazehkand Shahabeddin , Wang Morgan C.
Published: July 2024

This study explores the high rates of failure, dropout, and withdrawal (FDW) in introductory statistics courses and their impact on timely college graduation. It utilizes machine learning algorithms to develop predictive models using data from a large U.S. university’s statistics course over three years. The study provides a detailed account of the process, including data handling, feature engineering, model building, and generating reports. The findings offer practical recommendations for educators to improve student outcomes and retention. Additionally, the study presents its comprehensive methodology with the hope that it can be applied to other critical courses to support student success and facilitate timely graduation.
Research on Higher Vocational English Level-Based Textbook Design in Digital Era: A Comparative Analysis Based on College Students English Proficiency
Authors: Xiao Xiao , Xu Changyu
Published: July 2024

Based on English language proficiency test results of freshmen samples at STIEI, this research analyzes the differences of English comprehensive competence and individual skills between Shanghai local students and non-Shanghai local students, explores the reasons of data differences in average score and standard deviation, and proposes a comprehensive, multifunctional and level-based textbook designing path for higher vocational English course, hoping to contribute a scientific basis for achieving level-based instructions and implementing personalized teaching reform in digital era.
Bagas Godang as an Inheritance for the Youngest Children (Namenekna) in the Traditional Inheritance of Mandailing Natal Perspective ‘Urf
Authors: Ahmad Safri  , Sugeng Wanto
Published: July 2024

Bagas godang is an heirloom house or a house left by parents that are passed down to the youngest child. It is a traditional custom in Purba Baru Village, Lembah Sorik Marapi District. This research aims to find out or analyse how the practice of distributing inheritance to the youngest child (namenekna) as the heir who gets bagas godang in the traditional Mandailing Natal inheritance in Purba Baru Village, Lembah Sorik Marapi District is appropriate and achieves the portion of justice with the existing provisions in 'urf. This research was conducted using empirical research, also known as field research, using field data as the primary data source, such as the results of interviews and observations. Judging from the number of problems resolved with the help of Hatobangon, he is a traditional figure whose majority of decisions are accepted by the community, outside his realm of severe cases, namely murder, drugs and others. This is why the Hatobangon decision, according to some religious figures, is included in 'urf shahih if there is justice and benefit, whereas if there is no justice and there are those who are harmed then it will be 'urf fasid. This is a customary custom in which the heirs conduct deliberations first so that the heirs feel fair and are not disadvantaged. On the other hand, if problems occur in this tradition, certain situations can still be changed through further deliberation.
Analysis of the sintering process of the sintering charge in a high layer. Report 1. Fuel combustion and dissociation of limestone
Authors: Frolov Yu. A. , Chukin D. M.
Published: July 2024

Communication 1 provides a brief overview of theoretical works on the creation of mathematical models of the sintering process, ranging from simplified balance models to the three-dimensional dynamic model. A modern three-dimensional mathematical model is adapted from industrial data on the agglomeration of a sinter mix in a bed 700 mm high with a bed of sinter at the sinter plant No. 5 of PJSC “MMK”. Changes in the device circuit diagram of sinter plan, the actual temperature of the mix, segregation of fuel along the height of the bed, the mode of intensive ignition of the mix in the ignition hearth with diffusion burners, the unevenness of the sintering process across the width of the pallets, additional heating of the bed after the hearth with air from a linear cooler, the actual degree of throttling of the vacuum chambers of the sinter machine, heat exchange in pallets are taken into account. The process of a combustion zone of solid fuel formation under the ignition hearth has been analyzed, and an increase in its height during the sintering process in a high bed has been established, that due to the segregation of mix and fuel along the height of the bed and the consumption of oxygen for the oxidation of FeO above this zone. The processes of limestone dissociation and melting of the mix zones formation and their development during the sintering process are considered
Human and Environmental Factors Shape Tree Species Assemblages in West African Tropical Forests
Authors: Asuk Sijeh Agbor , Wayman Joseph P. , Sadler Jonathan P. , Pugh Thomas A. M. , Matthews Thomas J. , Ebu Vincent T. , Phillips Oliver L. , Lewis Simon , Sonké Bonaventure , Talbot Joey , Comiskey James , Zemagho Lise , Ojo Lucas , Begne Serge , Taedoumg Hermann , Sunderland Terry , Hubau Wannes , Droissart Vincent , Qie Lan , Gilpin Martin B. , Simo-Droissart Murielle , Feldpausch Ted R. , Peh Kelvin S. H. , Banin Lindsay F., , Kamdem Marie Noel Djuikouo , Kettridge Nicholas
Published: July 2024

Human activities exert pronounced influence on forest ecosystems, impacting biodiversity and functions across multiple scales. However, the consequences of low-intensity human activities on tropical forest ecosystems are difficult to assess and remain poorly explored. The influence of human activities and other site-specific variables on forest tree assemblages in central-west Africa was investigated. The greatest impact of human activity was expected to be seen on edible tree species. Tree species in the forest were divided into edible (consumed by humans) and inedible species to assess the differential impacts of human resource use on species. Tree data from 66 plots in Nigeria and Cameroon (collected between 2002 and 2019) were analysed using Generalized Dissimilarity Models (GDMs) to assess pairwise beta-diversity between plots. Human activity significantly affected beta-diversity within the Nigeria-Cameroon forest region. Total beta-diversity was shaped by geographical distance between plots, plot elevation, stem density, proximity to human presence, and forest species composition. The forest species composition (monodominant or mixed forest) appeared to influence dissimilarity in beta-diversity for edible tree species only, likely linked to cultural practices in the region. Influence of elevation was significant for inedible species only, due to access restriction. These findings underscore the role of human influence in shaping tree species assemblages in African tropical forests and stress the necessity for further research in this area.
Degradation of moxifloxacin hydrochloride encapsulated in halloysite nanotubes under the influence of temperature and ultraviolet and visible light
Authors: Melnyk A.S. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine ", Chyhyrynеts O.E. , Lazzara G. ,   Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute",   National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute",   University of Palermo
Published: July 2024

The photosensitive pharmaceutical ingredient moxifloxacin hydrochloride degrades during storage under the influence of external factors, such as elevated temperature and ultraviolet and visible light irradiation, resulting in a decrease in the concentration of the active substance. To increase its resistance to these external factors, moxifloxacin hydrochloride was encapsulated in halloysite nanotubes. The aim of this study was to determine the level of degradation of moxifloxacin hydrochloride in its native and encapsulated states under the influence of temperature and ultraviolet and visible light irradiation. Encapsulation was carried out by the vacuum method and confirmed by TEM microscopy. The residual content of the photosensitive pharmaceutical ingredient after degradation was monitored by high-performance liquid chromatography of a model solution with an initial concentration of 2 mg/ml, prepared from samples of native and encapsulated moxifloxacin hydrochloride previously tested under the influence of temperature and light irradiation. Encapsulated moxifloxacin hydrochloride showed increased resistance to degradation caused by visible light irradiation at 200 watt-hours/m2 (by 10.9%); resistance to degradation was increased by 13.4% and 14% under test conditions during 24 hours of ultraviolet light irradiation and thermostating at a temperature of 600C, respectively, compared to non-encapsulated moxifloxacin hydrochloride.
Influence of anodic treatment of a copper-nickel alloy in a eutectic mixture of choline chloride and urea on the surface morphology and electrocatalytic behavior in the hydrogen evolution reaction
Authors: Protsenko V.S. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Makhota D.O. , Butyrina T.E. , Korniy S.A. , Danilov F.I. ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology,   Karpenko Physico-Mechanical Institute of the NAS of Ukraine,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology
Published: July 2024

For the first time, we investigated the process of potentiostatic anodic treatment of the surface of a copper (≈55%)-nickel alloy in a eutectic mixture of urea and choline chloride (reline), which is a typical representative of a new generation of ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents. The anodic behavior of the alloy in the used solvent was characterized by cyclic voltammetry, and the nature of the electrochemical dissolution reactions of individual components of the alloy corresponding to several anodic current waves registered in voltammograms was determined. It was established that the anodic dissolution of the alloy occurs under conditions of salt surface passivation due to the formation of a layer of poorly soluble products of the electrode reaction. It was shown that under conditions of prolonged (150 min) potentiostatic polarization of the alloy in reline for various values of the electrode potential (in the range from 0.1 to 1.7 V relative to the Ag reference electrode), the chemical composition of the surface remained unchanged (i.e., there was no selective etching of individual components of the alloy), but an evolution of surface morphology patterns was observed, the specific type of which depended on the value of the applied potential. Anodic treatment of the Cu-Ni alloy in the reline solvent at any of the investigated anodic potentials led to an increase in the surface roughness coefficient, and electrochemical polishing did not occur. Analysis of kinetic data related to the hydrogen evolution reaction on the surfaces of reline-treated copper-nickel alloys in a 1 M NaOH aqueous solution showed a significant increase in exchange current density. This indicates enhancement of electrocatalytic activity compared to the untreated surface. The observed effect is likely associated with an increase in the true surface area of the alloy available for electrochemical reaction and an increase in the surface concentration of electrocatalytic sites resulting from the anodic dissolution of the alloy. The obtained results can be used in the development of highly efficient and relatively inexpensive electrocatalysts for hydrogen energy.
Study of the corrosion protection effect of the new composition based on gossypol resin in the hydrogen sulfide formation water
Authors: Gurbanov G.R. ,   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Pashayeva S.M. ,   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Published: July 2024

We investigated the impact of a new composition (HS-1) composed of gossypol resin and IB-1 reagent taken in the ratio of 3:1 on the corrosion rate in the hydrogen sulfide formation water under laboratory conditions. Concentrations of 20, 40, 60 and 80 mg/l of the new composition were used. The formation water sample taken from well No. 1082 of "Bibiheybatneft" OGPD, SOCAR was used as an corrosion medium. The corrosion effects were also investigated at the concentrations of 50, 100, 150 and 200 mg/l of gossypol resin and 10, 15, 20 and 25 mg/l of IB-1 inhibitor. When the concentration of gossypol resin in the formation water increased by 50–200 mg/l, the corrosion protection effect took a value in the range of 60–82%. When the concentration of IB-1 inhibitor varied between 10–25 mg/l in a hydrogen sulfide medium, the protection effect was between 65–90%. Increasing the concentration of new HS-1 composition in the range of 30–80 mg/l resulted in an increase in its corrosion protection effect between 74–98%. It was found that the optimal consumption rate of gossypol resin, IB-1 inhibitor and HS-1 composition for corrosion protection in an aggressive medium with hydrogen sulfide was 200 mg/l, 25 mg/l and 80 mg/l, respectively.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERSEPSI PENGUSAHA UMKM TERHADAP LAPORAN KEUANGAN BERBASIS SAK ETAP DI KABUPATEN INDRAGIRI HILIR
Authors: ADINDA PRATIWI PUTRI , GUSTINA IRA , NURFITRIANI NURFITRIANI
Published: July 2024

The post-COVID-19 pandemic has impacted various sectors, one of which is Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), also causing a decline in the national economy. This research aims to empirically determine and test the influence of Business Turnover, Business Duration, Information Technology Utilization, and Accounting Comprehension on the Perception of MSME Entrepreneurs in Indragiri Hilir Regency. The sample of this study consists of 37 MSMEs in the small and medium industry sector in Tembilahan City District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau. The type of research used in this study is descriptive qualitative research. The analytical technique used is multiple linear regression. The results of the hypothesis test partially show that Business Turnover does not affect the Perception of MSME Entrepreneurs, while Business Duration, Information Technology Utilization, and Accounting Comprehension do affect the Perception of MSME Entrepreneurs about financial reports based on SAK ETAP in Indragiri Hilir Regency
Control of D-Statcom in Appropriation Framework Involving ANFIS for Further Developing Power Quality
Authors: Kesavulu Kondeti  , Jareena Sunkesula  , Swetha Thota  , Venkata Dheeraj Kumar Yadav Annam  , Veera Prasad Kommisetty  , Prem Swaroop Patnam
Published: July 2024

This paper introduces an intelligent controller designed for the optimal operation of a D-STATCOM (Distribution Static Compensator) utilizing the ANFIS. In primary focus is improve the power quality within a 3 phase, four wire system. And distribution of fortifying and overall consistency. Then the ANFIS controller in-corporates fuzzy logic’s, devices are applied in “adaptive network framework”. To use the ANFIS method are established and using the MATLAB Simulink software. D-STATCOM, featuring a VSI and a DC side capacitance, excels in reactive power compensation and harmonic mitigation, even when subjected to dynamic load conditions and advice of the DC link capacitor V, the proposed ANFIS controller generates a compensation current reference. This reference adequately addresses the reactive power requirements imposed by nonlinear loads, ensuring the maintenance of DC voltage regulation. Through comprehensive simulation results, it is evident that the ANFIS controller surpasses in providing superior harmonic compensation and robust DC link voltage regulation under varying operating conditions. This research contributes to the advancement of intelligent control strategies for enhancing power quality and reliability in distribution systems.
The Racial Melancholia of Un-grieved Endings: A Felt Understanding of Teachers of Color Who Leave the Classroom
Authors: Cariaga Stephanie
Published: July 2024

Educational researchers are quick to intellectualize solutions to teacher attrition without feeling what is in front of us and within us: overwhelming, unmetabolized grief. Blending online ethnography with somatic and critical understandings of grief and trauma, this study seeks to understand teacher attrition as a felt sense of loss. Focusing on the stories of four teachers of color, I use the concept of racial melancholia to describe a liminal stage of grief and a distinct form of racialized trauma, as participants wrestle with their internal landscapes, administrative responses to their departure, and decisions to bid farewell, or not, to their students. I conclude with ways for educators, researchers, and leaders to affirm the grief of teachers of color and speculate how doing so can disrupt teacher attrition and compounded racialized grief in schools.
Bildung und Berufliche Souveränität. Rezension
Authors: Blaich Ingo
Published: July 2024

Rezension von Ingo Blaich zur Veröffentlichung "Bildung und berufliche Souveränität. Gutachten." von Yvonne Anders, Bettina Hannover, Monika Jungbauer-Gans, Dieter Lenzen, Nele McElvany, Tina Seidel, Rudolf Tippelt, Karl Wilbers, Ludger Wößmann (Aktionsrat Bildung) und vbw - Vereinigung der Bayrischen Wirtschaft e. V. (Hrsg.)
ІНФОРМАЦІЙНА ТЕХНОЛОГІЯ НАДАННЯ РЕКОМЕНДАЦІЙ ПРОФІЛІВ ЗА СПІЛЬНИМИ ІНТЕРЕСАМИ ДЛЯ СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ МЕРЕЖІ
Authors: ПАРФЕНЕНКО Юлія , РОЗГОН Маргарита
Published: July 2024

У статті описано розв’язання задачі надання рекомендацій користувачів у соціальних мережах. Метою роботи є розроблення інформаційної технології надання рекомендацій користувацьких профілів для соціальної мережі. Методологія. У даній роботі використано методологію системного аналізу для побудови функціональної моделі інформаційної технології, теорію графів для подання структури соціальної мережі, методи колаборативної, топологічної та контентної фільтрації для розроблення методу гібридної фільтрації. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає в тому, що, на відміну від існуючих моделей надання рекомендацій за даними профілів користувачів соціальних мереж, при виборі оптимального рекомендаційного алгоритму було враховано не тільки точність рекомендацій, а і складність та ресурозатратність алгоритму. Розроблена інформаційна технологія рекомендації профілів використовує поєднання трьох фільтрацій: контентна, колаборативна, топологічна. Кожна з фільтрацій застосовує розрахунок коефіцієнта подібності Жаккара. Для поєднання різних фільтрацій використано стратегію гібридизації основану на зваженій сумі, де вага кожної фільтрації дорівнює одиниці. Інформаційна технологія впроваджена у рекомендаційну систему, реалізовану у вигляді програмного модуля мовою JavaScript. Розроблена рекомендаційна система інтегрована у заздалегідь створену соціальну мережу. Система приймає на вхід дані авторизованого користувача та дані користувачів-кандидатів у рекомендації у вигляді векторів або множин ознак. Далі система аналізує вхідні дані з використанням рекомендаційних алгоритмів гібридної фільтрації. На основі цього аналізу формується масив рекомендованих профілів для поточного користувача. Висновки. Запропоновано інформаційну технологію надання рекомендацій профілів користувачів у соціальних мережах, яка побудована на основі методу гібридної фільтрації, що дозволяє підвищити достовірність надання рекомендацій.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORTING: THE CASE OF MOROCCAN FIRMS
Authors: Saida Youssef , Hasbaoui Anouar
Published: July 2024

In business landscape, companies attempt to meet stakeholders’ expectations by publishing their corporate social responsibility (CSR) information in specific reports. In fact, CSR reports encompass a set of information related to companies’ sustainable actions, approaches, and motivations. CSR reporting readability is an important issue to handle at the corporate level in order to leverage companies’ sustainable disclosure. This article investigates CSR reporting to identify specific categorizations and structures related to published CSR information of listed stocks. Mixed research methods are applied to a sample of 58 Moroccan companies that have the CSR label. First, content analysis was conducted for each organization’s CSR annual report. Second, multiple correspondence analysis was conducted to detect specific associations and structures in CSR reporting. Our findings highlight that companies communicate more concisely and completely when they perform social actions based on a value creation approach and under normative motivations. The results shed light on companies’ awareness of integrating CSR dimensions into their corporate disclosure. This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the extent to which CSR reporting structures could be used as indicators of the complexity and readability quality of companies’ sustainability reporting. It could serve as a tool to assess companies’ social and environmental engagement and reputation.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL TOURISM: A BIBLIOMETRIC AND VISUALIZATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Tran Tuyen , Nguyen Thi-Van Hanh
Published: July 2024

Technology is a crucial part of the tourism industry; supporting businesses with daily operations, while improving customer experiences. Virtual reality (VR) has garnered considerable attention as an emerging technology with the potential to bring about substantial transformations in the tourism industry. Consequently, the concept of virtual tourism has emerged as a contemporary and contentious issue, generating diverse discussions. In the context of tourism digitalization and the growing trend of virtual tourism, a review for exploring the state of the art of this new kind of tourism is essential. This study employed systematic and narrative reviews to explore research domains and highlight an up-to-date insight into the current state of research on virtual tourism. Based on performance mapping and intellectual mapping, keywords and clusters analysis were implemented to explore the current state of research on virtual tourism and suggest some implications for future research agenda. The five clusters included (1) Visualization with computer graphics in cultural heritages; (2) Tourism issues, COVID-19, and virtual reality technology; (3) Virtual reality technology and application in tourism; (4) Virtual tourism characteristics and user experience; and (5) Cyber tourism, internet and information technology. Some implications for future research agenda had been introduced through the analysis of bibliographic coupling depicted by visualization of similarities (VOS) viewer application.
CREATING MEMORABLE TOURISM EXPERIENCES THROUGH SERVICESCAPE DESIGN: A PROPOSED MODEL FOR ZOO NEGARA MALAYSIA
Authors: Rashid Radha Jasmine Zea Raziah Radha , Mohd Ghazali Raslinda , Muniandy Malathi
Published: July 2024

This paper explores how different dimensions that form the overall servicescape of Zoo Negara Malaysia impact visitors’ memorable tourism experiences (MTE). The servicescape concept, which describes the overall physical environment within a service setting that can be controlled by the organization, is adopted for the study. In other words, it is suggested that physical cues such as animal conditions, zoo layout, design and facilities may be used by zoo operators to create memorable tourism experiences. Aspects of MTEconsist of knowledge, hedonism, meaningfulness, refreshment, local culture, novelty and involvement. A conceptual framework is proposed to investigate the relationship between zoo servicescapes and memorable tourism experience. It is expected that this study contributes towards existing academic research related to zoo tourism and provides insight into how zoo operators could design and manage their zoological facilities to increase visitor numbers.
SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL VICEGERENCY IN HALAL TOURISM PRACTICES
Authors: Saffinee Siti Syahirah , Jamaludin Mohammad Aizat , Rosli Nur Liyana Izzaty , Amid Azura , Has-Yun Hashim Khairusy Syakirin
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates the sustainable and ethical vicegerency of Halal tourism and the Islamic principles influencing sustainable tourism, particularly in the context of Muslim travel. By conducting a literature review and case study analysis, the qualitative research design was implemented, involving a total of 10 informants. Additionally, successful programmes and best practices that implement these concepts to enhance the sustainability of tourism destinations and experiences were investigated. The results indicate that there are components that can enhance the sustainability of tourism and the experiences of Muslim guests. The paper highlights the importance of incorporating Islamic themes into tourism sustainability frameworks to promote ethical and culturally sensitive behaviours. This paper provides governments and other tourism stakeholders with valuable insights into sustainable tourism programmes that cater to the requirements of Muslim travelers and promote sustainability.
THE ROLE OF EXTENDED VALUE CHAIN ACTIVITIES IN ENHANCING ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED PLANTATION COMPANIES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Wan Azizi Wan Noor Elani , Ahmad Sidique Shaufique Fahmi , Tey Yeong Sheng , Ismail Normaz Wana
Published: July 2024

The palm oil industry in Malaysia has faced issues of lower palm oil price and limited land area, and these issues have created a challenging environment for plantation companies to operate in. Plantation companies are constrained in maximizing their profits. Thus, this paper aims to examine the Economic Value Added (EVA) and the factors that influence the EVA of different value chain activities. The dynamic generalized method of moments (DGMM) estimators were adopted for the analysis and the focus was on the -40 Malaysian plantation companies that were listed in the Bursa Malaysia from 2010 to 2018. The results revealed that both downstream integrated activities, namely oleo-chemicals/biodiesel and refineries activities had a significant influence on the plantation companies’ EVA, with the coefficient value 1.12 and 0.09 respectively. Other factors such as the gross margin, crude palm oil price, and exchange rate also significantly influenced the plantation companies’ EVA. The empirical results which were based on the plantation companies’ EVA were influenced by different value chain activities as expected. The findings show that the downstream integrated activities like refineries, and oleo-chemicals/biodiesel activities have played a significant role in increasing the EVA of plantation companies.
FACTORS EFFECTING PADDY PRODUCTIVITY IN THE MADA REGIONS, MALAYSIA
Authors: Kalimuthu Kirttana , Applanaidu Shri Dewi
Published: July 2024

Rice commodity is becoming increasingly important for most countries worldwide, particularly those where rice is the main staple meal. This study examines the socioeconomic attributes of farmers, their perspectives on management practises, and the implementation of paddy machinery technology in the four MADA (Muda Agricultural Development Authority) regions in Malaysia. The study aims to determine the main factors effecting paddy productivity in the MADA regions. Primary data was collected from paddy farmers in the four MADA zones using a standardised questionnaire. The data was collected from 673 respondents from four regions of MADA. The analysis employed both descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results indicate that variables such as land area, selection of paddy planting as the primary occupation, increased time spent on paddy farms, gender, and the educational background of farmers have a significant impact on paddy productivity in the MADA regions. The findings also show that, only a small percentage of respondents (6.2%) followed the crop schedule, and 93.8 percent of them were late. The utilisation of machinery in paddy cultivation achieved the following results: nine farmers achieved a success rate of 85.71 percent, while a majority of farmers (662 farmers) achieved a 71.43 percent utilisation rate, with one farmer earning the lowest usage rate of 57.14 percent. In conclusions the study has found that it is imperative to promote the use of management practises and advanced machinery technologies among paddy farmers to effectively increase productivity.
"MAMA PAPA PLEASE HEAR ME": THE PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN IN CHILD CUSTODY MEDIATION IN THE SYARIAH COURTS OF MALAYSIA
Authors: Mansor Ahmad Mukhlis , Abdul Hak Nora , Che Soh @ Yusoff Roslina
Published: July 2024

The laws in Malaysia uphold the rights of children to participate in family law proceedings, particularly in custody disputes. However, with regard to the practice of mediation (sulh) in child custody disputes, the specific legislation that highlights measures to obtain the views of children is still vague. This paper will discuss the practice of children’s participation during mediation (sulh) in child custody disputes. The study reported in this paper has also highlighted the challenges and the adequacy of legal provisions on the practice of children’s participation during mediation (sulh). The present qualitative study has adopted a library-based research method to collect information, data, and theories from selected materials, including journal articles, textbooks, statutes, and interview methods. It also discussed how children were engaged in court-directed mediation proceedings in the Syariah Court of Malaysia. It has also examined the practice of the Syariah court in accepting the voice of children in mediation regarding decision-making in child custody dispute cases. The examination focused on the relevant legislations and policies relating to children participating in mediation in the context of international legal provisions and Syariah laws. The paper further discussed the analysis of whether the rules and procedures in Malaysia are adequate to sustain children’s participation during mediation. The data were also gathered from interviews conducted with mediators or sulh officers. Finally, the study revealed that interviewing children during sulh sessions at the Syariah Court is common even though there are no clear regulations on the practice. It is suggested that a broader interpretation of the current legislation on the voice of children enables the legality of the practice of accepting children’s voices during the Majlis Sulh. Furthermore, it is recommended that a proper standard operating procedure (SOP) for obtaining children’s views during the mediation (sulh) process is also needed.
E-ARBITRAL IN MALAYSIA: ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Labanieh Mohamad Fateh , Ayub Zainal Amin , Wahab Harlida Abdul
Published: July 2024

The shift from traditional arbitration to electronic arbitration (hereinafter referred to as “e-arbitration”) has been driven by severalfactors, including the increasing availability of technology and the need for more efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution in aglobalised world. E-arbitration has been well-received because of its remarkable advantages, including increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved accessibility, making it an attractive alternative to traditional arbitration. However, to date, the adoption of e-arbitration has not been as expected and the legal position surrounding the legitimacy of the electronic arbitral award (hereinafter referred to as “e-arbitral award”) in Malaysia has yet to be established. This requires a careful examination of existing laws and regulations, as well as a careful consideration of potential challenges and opportunities. This article has been grounded in doctrinal legal research where primary and secondary sources were collected through a library-based approach and later examined using critical and analytical approaches. The use of e-arbitration in Malaysia is expected to encounter several legal challenges since it is not yet fully regulated. However, the present study has found that Malaysian national laws, including the current arbitration laws, are relevant, sufficient, and relatively developed to legalise e-arbitral award. It has also discovered several legal loopholes that must be adequately and directly considered by Malaysian lawmakers. This will enhance the sustainable establishment of e-arbitration in Malaysia and ensure the protection of the interests and rights of all parties involved. Finally, this study has proposed two models for predicting e-arbitral award by human-arbitrators and for enforcing e-arbitral award under the auspices of the AIAC.