bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On a Novel Generalization of p-Quasi-λ-Nuclear Operators
Authors:   Sudan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Khartoum, Sudan, Al-basheer Othman Al
Published: May 2023

In this paper we generalize the concept of 2-quasi -- nuclear operators between Normed spaces to -quasi--nuclear operators between locally convex spaces and we study the relationship between p-quasi-- nuclear, nuclear operators, -nuclear, quasi-nuclear and quasi-- nuclear. Also, we prove that the composition of two operators, one of them is a -quasi--nuclear, is again a p-quasi--nuclear operator.
The Intersections Based on Joint Observables In Fuzzy Probability
Authors:   Gaziantep University, Department of Mathematics, Gaziantep, Turkey, Ozcek Murat
Published: May 2023

“Fuzzy probability theory” appeared as a smooth extension of classical probability theory in 1995. It was expected that it will be of great importance in quantum mechanics, but the theory doesn’t keep its development as it was expected. This necessitates revising some of its fundamental basic concepts. We argue that if quantum probability theory should have less constrained than classical probability theory as can be seen in the case of joint random variables, we surely need to weaken the definition of the intersection operation. In this paper, discuss the definition validity in quantum probability theory and to discuss the consistency of the given definitions with the whole theory and the possibility to have a more suitable definition.
Securing the IoT: An Efficient Intrusion Detection System Using Convolutional Network
Authors:   Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, Yas Harith ,   Gwinnett Technical College, 5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, USA, Nasir Manal M.
Published: May 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an ever-expanding network of interconnected devices that enables various applications, such as smart homes, smart cities, and industrial automation. However, with the proliferation of IoT devices, security risks have increased significantly, making it necessary to develop effective intrusion detection systems (IDS) for IoT networks. In this paper, we propose an efficient IDS for complex IoT environments based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs). Our approach uses IoT traffics as input to our CNN architecture to capture representational knowledge required to discriminate different forms of attacks. Our system achieves high accuracy and low false positive rates, even in the presence of complex and dynamic network traffic patterns. We evaluate the performance of our system using public datasets and compare it with other cutting-edge IDS approaches. Our results show that the proposed system outperforms the other approaches in terms of accuracy and false positive rates. The proposed IDS can enhance the security of IoT networks and protect them against various types of cyber-attacks.
A Deep Learning Framework for Securing IoT Against Malwares
Authors:   Digital Charging Solutions GmbH, Germany, .. Mustafa El ,   University of Technology and Applied Science, Shinas, Oman, Y.Kraidi Aaras Y
Published: May 2023

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has led to an increase in the number of malware attacks targeting these devices. Traditional security mechanisms such as firewalls and antivirus software are often inadequate in protecting IoT devices from malware attacks due to their limited resources and the heterogeneity of IoT networks. In this paper, we propose DeepSecureIoT, a deep learning-based framework for securing IoT against malware attacks. Our proposed framework uses a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) to extract features from network traffic and classify it as normal or malicious. The CNN is trained using a large dataset of network traffic to accurately identify malware attacks and reduce false positives. We evaluate the performance of DeepSecureIoT using a benchmark dataset of real-world IoT malware attacks. The results show that our proposed framework achieves an accuracy of 0.961 in detecting and classifying malware attacks, outperforming state-of-the-art intrusion detection systems. Moreover, DeepSecureIoT has low computational overhead and can be deployed on resource-constrained IoT devices.
Comparing Race/Ethnicity and Zip Code Socioeconomic Status for Surgical versus Nonsurgical Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in a Medicare Population
Authors: Joo Peter Y. , Wilhelm Christopher , Adeclat Giscard , Halperin Scott J. , Moran Jay , Elaydi Ali , Rubin Lee E. , Grauer Jonathan N.
Published: May 2023

Background:

This study evaluated the effect of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) on surgical utilization after proximal humerus fractures in a large Medicare cohort.

Methods:

The PearlDiver Medicare claims database was used to identify patients aged 65years and older with isolated, closed proximal humerus fractures, for whom race/ethnicity data were available (65.5% of identified fractures). Patients with polytrauma or neoplasm were excluded. Patient demographic, race/ethnicity, comorbidity, and median household income were compared for surgical versus nonsurgical management. Univariate and multivariable logistic regressions were used to determine disparities of surgical utilization based on the abovementioned factors.

Results:

Of 133,218 patients with proximal humerus fracture identified, surgery was conducted for 4446 (3.3%). Those less likely to receive surgery were older (incrementally by increasing age bracket up to 85 years and older odds ratio [OR], 0.16, P < 0.001), male (OR, 0.79, P < 0.001), Black (OR, 0.51, P < 0.001) or Hispanic (0.61, P = 0.005), higher Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (per 2 increase OR, 0.86, P < 0.001), and low median household income (OR, 0.79, P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

The independent significance of race/ethnicity and SES point to disparities in surgical decision making/access to care. These findings highlight the need for increased attention on initiatives and policies that seek to eliminate racial disparities and improve health equity independent of SES.
Pelatihan Pembelajaran Model Permainan untuk Pelajaran Muatan Lokal Aksara Batak pada Siswa SD Negeri 173403 Sirisirisi Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan
Authors: Limbong Tonni , Simarmata Janner , Simanullang Pardomuan
Published: May 2023

Dari data sensus kependudukan 2010 jumlah penduduk Indonesia adalah sebanyak 237.641.326 jiwa, suku Batak Sebanyak 3,58% yaitu sebanyak 8.466.969 jiwa terungkap bahwa pengguna Bahasa Batak hanya sebesar 43% yaitu sebesar 3.640.797 jiwa yang berarti hanya ada 43% orang Batak yang menggunakan bahasa ibunya dalam percakapan sehari-hari, jauh di bawah rata-rata etnis besar lainnya. Pembelajaran model konvensional saat ini sudah sangat membosankan bagi siswa-siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran sehingga perlu untuk berinovasi dalam menyampaikan materi dengan model-model pembelajaran yang baru dan menggunakan teknologi agar pembelajaran menyenangkan dan meningkatkan minat dari siswa. Pembelajaran model permainan saat ini terbukti berhasil dengan melihat maraknya model-model game sederhana dalam mendidik anak, sehingga pembelajaran aksara Batak Toba juga sudah saatnya disajikan juga dalam model permainan untuk meningkatkan motivasi siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran aksara Batak Toba.
PKM : Monitoring Dan Evaluasi Data Jemaat Gereja Batak Karo Protestan (GBKP) Pada Sistem Informasi Anggota Jemaat (SIAJ) Klasis Sinabun Kabanjahe
Authors: Matondang Zekson Arizona , Jaya Berkat Iman , Tondang Artur Marcel , Samosir Alfredo
Published: May 2023

Sistem Infromasi Anggota Jemaat GBKP yang bisa di akses melalui laman http://siaj.gbkp.or.id/ adalah aplikasi yang dibangun khusus untuk mendata anggota jemaat Gereja Batak Kristen Protestan (GBKP) di seluruh Indonesia dan seluruh jemaat GBKP di dunia, aplikasi tersebut dibangun untuk mengetahui anggota jemaat yang aktif, anggota jemaat yang lansia, anggota jemaat mamre, anggota jemaat, moria, anggota jemaat permata, juga mendata jemaat yang lahir dan yang telah meninggal dunia,

Pimpinan tertinggi dalam Gereja Batak Karo Protestan (GBKP) yaitu moderamen melakukan kerja sama dengan Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas melalui Fakultas Ilmu Komputer (FIKOM) guna mengembangkan aplikasi dalam pendatan jemaat, dan penginputan data jemaat kedalam system informasi anggota jemaat.

Dengan adanya kerjasama yang berjalan dengan baik antara mderamen dan Fakultas Ilmu Komputer juga sebagai ajang bagi dosen yang ada di Fakultas Ilmu Komputer untuk melakukan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) sebagai bentuk tridharma perguruan tinggi dengan melibatkan mahasiswa yang turun ke lapangan (Lapisan Masyarakat) untuk melakukan sosialisasi penginputan data jemaat kedalam system informasi anggota jemaat (SIAJ) secara online baik melalui smartphone masing masing jemaat juga melalui Komputer dan Laptop. Dalam pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan dosen dengan melibatkan mahasiswa yang diadakan di Clasis Sinabun Runggun Tiganderket
Automatic Translator from Portuguese (Voice and Text) to Portuguese Sign Language
Authors:   Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon Higher School of Health Technology, Rua Conselheiro Emidio Navarro, Lisbon, Portugal, de Brito Ma¨eva , Domingues Nuno Soares ,   Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon Higher Institute of Engineering, Rua Conselheiro Emidio Navarro, Lisbon, Portugal
Published: May 2023

One of the major focuses of technology, engineering and computer science is to solve problems and improve the quality of life in health. The relationship between health and technology has made great advances in the last decades, and many cooperations are foreseen. Some citizens still have to deal with many obstacles daily to cope with the society as it is designed. One of the obstacles citizens deal with is deaf and hearing impairment. In Portugal, there are about 100,000 to 150,000 people with some level of hearing loss, and of these, around 30,000 people use Portuguese Sign Language as their mother tongue ([3]; National Institute for Rehabilitation, 1996). The greatest difficulties are appropriate or amend if necessary. encountered by them are poor communication with hearing people and the need of a translator person. Communication became even more complicated with the mandatory use of face mask, respect for the maximum number of people per division and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To diminish or even solve this issue, the authors developed an automatic voice and text translation system to Portuguese sign language with captions. Sign language will be very useful for deaf and hearing impairment citizens, and captions will be useful for deaf and hearing impairment citizens who don’t understand sign language. For that, programming language tools were developed to create a translator with those requests. This article describes the developments and achievements. For the proof of concept, the translator started with 16 images in the database and reached a confidence level between 70 and 90%. This is an incentive to further developments that authors are continuing to produce more improvements in the developed tool.
UMA PROPOSTA METODOLÓGICA PARA O ENSINO DOS CONTEÚDOS DE QUÍMICA, PARA A 1ª SÉRIE DO ENSINO MÉDIO, INTERVENÇÃO NA ESCOLA ESTADUAL AUGUSTO DOS ANJOS DE MACAPÁ-AP
Authors: Lobato Adriele Alves , Nery Tatielly Valadares Pinon , Barreto Darlenson Prata , Dos Santos Guilherme Sousa , De Sousa Anne Carolina Pacheco , Ferreira Elenilze Figueiredo Batista , Da Silva Francisco Diniz
Published: May 2023

A importância do professor no processo de aprendizagem do aluno é primordial, por conta dessa responsabilidade que o docente precisa de usar métodos de ensino que incentivam o aluno a aprender e desenvolver suas atividades cognitivas. As ciências exatas são vistas pelos alunos como uma barreira, antes mesmo do discente conhecer a componente curricular, essas dificuldades relacionam-se principalmente ao fato de que estas componentes curriculares envolvem o raciocínio lógico, onde o aluno precisa de fazer as relações para uma melhor compreensão do conteúdo. A química possui sua linguagem própria, utilizando sinais e  símbolos um tanto incomuns para os que se deparam com ela de princípio, além de que ela é fragmentada envolvendo conceitos abstratos bastante específico, e não buscar metodologias que auxilie o aluno a compreender essa linguagem, resulta na evasão dele para com a disciplina. A metodologia tradicional do uso dos livros e resoluções de problemas não estão errados, é importante que o professor incentive o aluno a ser habituado com o livro didático, no entanto o problema está quando o docente torna esse método monótono e sem flexibilidade, refletindo no grau de entendimento do aluno. Por esse motivo, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o grau de dificuldade que as turmas do 1ª série do Ensino Médio, da Escola Estadual Augusto dos Anjos, têm com os assuntos de química da sua matriz e com base no resultado criar um material de apoio, que os auxiliem nas avaliações com consulta. O material de apoio mostrou- se ser eficaz, uma vez que 64,3% dos alunos que o utilizaram na avaliação com consulta afirmaram ter ajudado bastante, enquanto que 35,7% afirmaram que os ajudaram parcialmente. 78,6% dos alunos que não utilizaram do material, mas tiveram acesso a ele posteriormente afirmaram que ele teria os ajudado muito na avaliação.
LIDERANÇA E DIVERSIDADE CULTURAL: A INFLUÊNCIA DOS LÍDERES NA PROMOÇÃO DE UMA CULTURA ORGANIZACIONAL INCLUSIVA
Authors: Cardoso Silvia Karina Alves Barros , Gomes Franskran Nunes , Pederneiras Marcleide Maria Macêdo
Published: May 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a importância da gestão da diversidade cultural nas organizações brasileiras. O Brasil é uma sociedade pluralizada e heterogênea, o que faz com que a diversidade cultural seja uma das características mais importantes na sociedade brasileira. No entanto, ainda existem muitos desafios a serem enfrentados para respeitar essa diversidade dentro das organizações. Para tanto, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica em que foram analisados os conceitos e teorias relacionados à gestão da diversidade cultural, bem como os desafios e oportunidades que essa prática oferece às organizações. A metodologia utilizada para este estudo foi a análise de conteúdo de artigos científicos e livros sobre o tema. Os resultados apontam que a gestão da diversidade cultural é essencial para a competitividade das empresas e para a construção de um ambiente de trabalho mais inclusivo e produtivo. Além disso, foi destacada a importância da sensibilização dos gestores e colaboradores para a valorização da diversidade cultural e para a promoção de uma cultura organizacional inclusiva.
O PROTESTO EXTRAJUDICIAL NO ÂMBITO DA EMPRESA EM RECUPERAÇÃO JUDICIAL
Authors: Verissimo André Hellison Oliveira
Published: May 2023

Este artigo aborda assunto referente a dois ramos do direito, a saber, o Direito Empresarial, especificamente sobre o tema recuperação judicial e o Direito notarial e registral, onde estudaremos sobre o protesto extrajudicial. Analisaremos os institutos da recuperação judicial e do protesto separadamente e depois de forma interligada, objetivando identificar a (in)compatibilização do protesto na empresa em recuperação judicial. Para tanto, analisaremos os princípios da preservação da empresa e da legalidade. Veremos a viabilidade de os credores protestarem os títulos de crédito representativos de dívidas contraída por empresa em recuperação judicial antes do pedido recuperação judicial. Pesquisa-se se existe um marco temporal para que uma empresa em recuperação judicial consiga na via judicial a suspensão dos efeitos dos protestos ou o impedimento de novos protestos e se esse marco temporal seria após o deferimento da recuperação ou após aprovação do plano de recuperação. O tema desta pesquisa é de extrema importância para as empresas devedoras que estão em recuperação judicial, bem como para sociedade brasileira inserida no mercado de crédito. No tocante a metodologia, afirma-se que a pesquisa possui natureza bibliográfica e jurisprudencial.
EFEKTIVITAS PELAKSANAAN KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT PADA DINAS KOPERASI, USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH DI KABUPATEN BIAK NUMFOR
Authors: Regina D. Krobo  , Sri Handayani  , Djamil Hasim  , Dahlan
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Efektivitas Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Pemerintah dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat pada Dinas Koperasi, Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah di Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan “studi kasus” dalam penelitian kualitatif dan menghasilkan data deskriptif kualitatif. Adapun sumber data penelitian ini yang terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder. Metode dan strategi yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kepustakaan, serta metode observasi dan metode wawancara/interview kepada beberapa narasumber/informan yang dianggap dapat memberikan informasi terkait Efektivitas Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Pemerintah dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Pada Dinas Koperasi, Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah di Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Efektivitas Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Pemerintah dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat pada Dinas Koperasi, Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah di Kabupaten Biak Numfor sudah cukup efektif jika dilihat dari pencapaian tujuan, integrasi, adaptasi serta karakteristik organisasi, karakter lingkungan, karakter pekerja dan karakter manajemen. Dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan program pada Dinas Koperasi, Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah di Kabupaten Biak Numfor sudah mencapai tujuan walaupun secara bertahap sesuai dengan anggaran dan jangka waktu.
Impact of Long-term Soil and Water Conservation Training for Effective Implementation of Watershed Programmes in India
Authors:   ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Centre, Kota, Rajasthan, India, Kumar Ashok
Published: May 2023

Responses received from fi eld functionaries who had completed fi ve and a half months of long-term soil and water conservation training at the Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation during 2003–2009 were analyzed to determine training impact as well as training needs for eff ective implementation of watershed management Programmes in India. The majority of trainees (81%) had total service experience ranging from 10 to 20 years. Major responsibilities of trainees mainly involved in planning and execution of watershed and soil conservation projects. The topic of structural measures for soil and water conservation in non-arable lands received the highest mean score from trainees (2.57), followed by the application of RS and GIS, map reading, delineation, characterization of watersheds (2.38),water harvesting, storage, and recycling for irrigation planning (2.33). This study further indicates that capacity-building programmes improve not only individual knowledge but also the productivity of their working areas. This fi ndings also identifi ed that lack of appropriate literature on SWC technologies is found as a major technological constraint in order to implement watershed project more eff ectively.
A Study on Communication Skill of The Farm Women for Agricultural Knowledge Development
Authors:   UBKV, Pundibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal, India., Das Ganesh
Published: May 2023

Communication skill is an important component of human being. There are various studies were found on communication skill level of the farmers and farm women but limited study was found on infl uence of this communication skill on agricultural information network output. Keeping this in view a study was conducted on communication skill of the farm women for agricultural knowledge development in North Bengal region of West Bengal during 2017-2020. In this study communication skill of the farm women were fi nd out and a further study was conducted on infl uence of the communication skill on agricultural information network output. Ex-post facto research design and both purposive and random sampling method were used for selection of the sample respondent. It is found from the study that communication skill of the farm women was high followed by medium and low. It is concluded from the study that reception skill, processing skill, expression skill and feedback orientation of the farm women were positively and signifi cantly infl uence on agricultural knowledge development of the farm women.
Incongruencia omisiva: la sentencia de suplicación no emite pronunciamiento sobre los aspectos accesorios con previsión legal de las pretensiones principales. Los daños morales operan de forma automática al declararse la existencia de vulneración de derechos fundamentales.
Authors: López Bermejo Óscar
Published: May 2023

En la sentencia analizada se resuelve si, ante la ausencia de repetición en el recurso de suplicación de la reclamación de indemnización por daños morales derivados de la vulneración de derecho fundamental ya contenida en la demanda, la Sala del TSJ debe pronunciarse -pues no lo hace en este caso- sobre tal cuestión accesoria cuando estima por primera vez en sentencia de suplicación la petición principal de extinción del contrato por voluntad del trabajador al amparo del art. 50 ET, en caso de concurrir un grave incumplimiento por parte de la empresa vulnerador de la garantía de indemnidad por otras reclamaciones judiciales anteriores del trabajador. La sentencia de la Sala IV despeja la cuestión admitiendo la petición de incongruencia omisiva contenida en el recurso de casación para unificación de doctrina, de manera que, declarado como conculcado un derecho fundamental, se debe fijar el importe del daño moral por aplicación del art. 183 LRJS o, cuando menos, un pronunciamiento respecto de la misma, aun cuando no se haya reiterado tal exigencia en el recurso de suplicación.

The judgment under consideration determines whether, in the absence of a repetition in the application for compensation for moral damages arising from the infringement of fundamental rights already contained in the claim, the Supreme Court of Justice must rule -since it does not do so in this case- on such an accessory question when it considers for the first time in the appeal judgment the main request for termination of the contract by will of the worker under Art. 50 ET (Statute of Workers) ,in the case of a serious breach by the company violating the guarantee of indemnity for other previous legal claims of the worker. The judgment of Chamber IV clears the matter by accepting the request for omission contained in the appeal for unification of doctrine, so that, declared as violated a fundamental right, the amount of moral damage has to be set by application of art. 183 LRJS or, at least, a ruling thereon, even if no such requirement has been reiterated in the application.
¿Una "tercera" doctrina judicial sobre la prueba ilícita por vulneración de derechos fundamentales y sus efectos en la calificación del despido?
Authors: Casas Baamonde María Emilia
Published: May 2023

La sentencia de la Sala de lo Social del Tribunal Superior de Galicia declara con contundencia la intromisión ilícita en el derecho fundamental a la intimidad personal de la trabajadora producida por el registro de un maletín por otra trabajadora, ilicitud que contamina indirectamente el posterior registro de la empresa, fuente de la prueba de los hechos y de la causa del despido de la trabajadora propietaria del maletín. Privado el despido de su causa, en virtud de prueba indirectamente ilícita, la sentencia declara el despido improcedente, ya que no se efectuó con ánimo lesivo del derecho fundamental de la trabajadora despedida, ni produjo violación de su derecho fundamental. Procede indemnizar a la trabajadora por los daños y perjuicios derivados de la lesión de su derecho fundamental causada por la obtención ilegítima de las pruebas y por su aportación al acto del juicio oral, en la que, sin embargo, no hubo ánimo lesivo. Y la ausencia de un ánimo de vulneración de derechos fundamentales es circunstancia atenuante relevante.
The judgment of the Social Chamber of the Superior Court of Galicia forcefully declares the illegal interference in the fundamental right to personal privacy of the worker caused by the search of a briefcase by another worker, an illegality that indirectly contaminates the subsequent registration of the company, source of proof of the facts and the cause of the dismissal of the worker who owned the briefcase. Deprived of the dismissal of her cause, by virtue of indirectly illegal evidence, the sentence declares the unfair dismissal, since it was not carried out with an intent to harm the fundamental right of the dismissed worker, nor did it violate her fundamental right. It is appropriate to indemnify the worker for the damages and losses derived from the infringement of her fundamental right caused by the illegitimate obtaining of the evidence and by her contribution to the act of the oral trial, in which, however, there was no harmful intention. And the absence of an intention to violate fundamental rights is a relevant mitigating circumstance.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 4
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: May 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 4, 2023.
The Impact of a School-Based Academic Support Program on Students’ Psychosocial Impairment
Authors: White Gwyne W. , Hatchimonji Danielle R. , Vaid Esha , Caldwell Jr Rickey A. , Elias Maurice J.
Published: May 2023

The skills conveyed in high school are essential for success, and evidence suggests that psychosocial well-being is critical to that process. Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) is an in-school, academic support program that targets underserved students. The current study explored the impact of an intervention program targeting academic achievement on student perceptions of social support and psychosocial impairment. The study was conducted in an under-resourced, majority Latinx high school and the sample included 75 AVID students and 140 demographically matched controls. Hierarchical linear regression analyses were performed to identify the impact of participation in the AVID program on symptoms of emotional and behavioral distress. After controlling for demographics factors and academic achievement, student perceptions of emotional and teacher support explained 7.2% of the variance in psychosocial distress; participation in the AVID intervention was found to have significantly improved the variance accounted for (ΔR2=.02, 5.13, p=.025; R2=.11, F(9,204)=2.90, p=.003). The results of this study indicate that perceived teacher social support and AVID participation were, independently, significantly associated with reduced student psychosocial distress. These findings suggest that interventions targeting the complex mechanisms of school achievement may also have a positive impact on psychosocial impairment beyond student perceptions of social support.
“The Diamond Needle”: The Buddhist Roots of a Brāhmaṇic Text
Authors: Burmistrov Sergey L.
Published: May 2023

The similarity between the contents of the Vajrasūcika-upaniṣad and the Āpta-vajrasūcī-upaniṣad (both ascribed to Śaṃkara, 9th century) and that of the Vajrasūcī (ascribed to the Buddhist thinker Aśvaghoṣa, 2nd century) demonstrates that the dividing line between the Buddhist and Brāhmaṇic written cultures were not entirely impermeable. These texts describe what makes one a true brāhmaṇa. Aśvaghoṣas authorship of the Vajrasūcī is proved by three facts: (1) tradition unambiguously ascribing its authorship to him, (2) the worship formula in the maṅgala-śloka is addressed to Bodhisattva Majuśrī and (3) some stylistic features bring this treatise together with the style of early Mahāyāna texts (Madhyamaka school). At the same time, the treatise is composed within pure Brāhmaṇic conceptual field, it contains neither mentions nor allusions to Buddhist notions, but its main thesis is that the concept of brahminhood is internally contradictory. Besides, different authoritative texts give conflicting expositions of qualities that make one a brāhmaṇa. Nevertheless, this text was accepted by Brāhmaṇic school of Advaita Vedānta and ascribed to Śaṃkara, and its main thesis was reformulated as the idea that it is only knowledge of Ātman that makes one a true brāhmaṇa.
Human Rights of Vulnerable Minority Groups in India: An Overview
Authors: Goswami Debjani
Published: May 2023

Human rights are the conditions of life that allow us to fully develop and use our human qualities of intelligence and conscience, and to satisfy our spiritual needs. We cannot develop our personality in the absence of rights. Certain groups in society often encounter discriminatory treatment and need special attention to avoid potential exploitation. This population constitutes what is referred to as vulnerable groups. The vulnerable groups are discriminated against on the grounds of being economically weaker sections of society. In the case of women and children, it is much greater since society treats them as biologically weak. The tendency to take undue advantage of the weaker sections of society results in exploitation, which in turn leads to anti-social behavior. India is a multilingual and multi-religious country. Indian society is pluralistic in character from religious and other points of view. For a long time, people belonging to various religious communities have been living together in this country. However, there are some problems that minorities normally face where we can say that the rights of minorities are being violated. These problems include the preservation of their distinct social and cultural life, where several customs and cultures are under scrutiny at times and lead to controversies of all types, giving opportunities to aggravate the problems of minorities; the need for security and protection, which is very often felt by minorities, especially in times of communal violence, caste conflicts, and observance of festivals and religious functions on a mass scale; and communal tensions and riots, which threaten minority interests whenever they take place for whatever reason, leading to widespread fears and anxieties.
Electronic Evidence: Defining Document And Record
Authors: Kato Dr. Charles
Published: May 2023

This paper aimed at examining definition of document and record in the law of evidence in different jurisdictions. This is due to the fact that the meaning of document and record as regards to their uses in legal matters has remained contentious in different jurisdictions. The paper has made a comparative analysis of definition of document with the aim of coming with the definition that is comprehensive enough to cover the further development of technology. Moreover, the study aimed at discussing the application of document in the court proceedings. Design/Methodology This paper has used descriptive study design. Empirical comparative analysis method has been employed by analysing definition of document as enshrined in different legislations of different countries and their application in court proceedings. The surveyed countries include Tanzania, Canada, US and Australia. The criteria for selection of countries involved in this study were based on convenience and availability of information needed. This study employed empirical juridical approach. Different court decision were obtained and examined. With the use of this study design, the paper has been able to meet its objectives. In general, the study used both purposive (probability) and judgement (non probability\) sampling design technique Findings This paper has found that there is a need of having a comprehensive definition of document and record that accommodates even further technological development. This reduces unnecessary amendments in the future. It was found vital to retain the dichotomy between public and private documents as regards to their admissibility to the court proceedings. It was further observed that the business documents be admissible in the same way as are public documents but their admissibility must be compounded by procedural guidance. Original/Value This study is important as it alerts the government on the need of having extensive and wide definitions of document that will be comprehensive and future orientated. Through this study, the government will observe the importance of treating the public document and private document differently in judicial proceedings. Finally, it is expected that, this study can be used by other countries to modify their internal legislations as regard to legal definition of document and record and their admissibility in legal proceedings respectively..
A Case For The Recognition Of The Right Of Spouses Under Customary Law To Maintenance
Authors: Umukoro Brown
Published: May 2023

Customary law marriages in Nigeria are not only recognised as legal unions but also confer on parties a measure of rights and privileges. Unfortunately, these rights and privileges are far less attractive compared to those associated with marriages conducted under the Marriage Act. Prominent among these rights is the right to maintenance. The purpose of this paper is to make a case for the recognition of the right of spouses under customary law to maintenance, especially giving that customary law is dynamic, flexible and must be acceptable to the people. This research reveals that recent behaviours under traditional African customary law tend to favour the extension of the English rule of maintenance to spouses of customary law marriage, especially the wife. Recent judicial pronouncements ascribing important proprietary right to Nigerian women and the general and gradual changes in certain obnoxious and oppressive customary gender-based practices as well as recent local legislation restoring the prestige and status of the woman in Nigeria all tend to support the case that it is high time the right of spouses under customary law to maintenance was recognised.
Is Kenya’s Coffee Certification Mark Destined To Fail? A Legal Discussion
Authors: Wamuca Kimani Yvonne
Published: May 2023

Poor coffee prices, constant delays in payment, lack of government support and poor management of cooperatives have been the major challenges that have faced Kenya’s coffee sector for a while. Many Kenyan coffee farmers that had once reaped immense profits from the crop are no longer singing this tune. Although Kenyan coffee is considered among the best in the world, its farmers have been neglected despite it being Kenya’s major export. It was therefore a great feat when on 14th February, 2015 the Coffee Board of Kenya unveiled a certification mark of origin,‘Coffee Kenya So Rich, So Kenyan’, aimed at promoting consumer loyalty in the importing countries all while proving the distinctiveneness of Kenyan coffee in the international market. The move follows the use of intellectual property rights to be able to create a niche market for the possibility of raising profits for the communities that grow the crop especially seeing how European markets have successfully used intellectual property to create such niche markets with their agricultural products. African markets are slowly but surely catching up, especially with the use of geographical indications for Penja pepper, Oku Honey, Rooibos tea amongst others. However, such initiatives do not come without downfalls. This paper examines the legal state of Kenya’s coffee sector from the introduction of the Coffee Kenya certification mark. The aim of this research is to open a legal discussion around the already known problems plaguing the sector namely, the lack of transparency of the supply chain, failing cooperatives and the exclusion of smallholder farmers. It seeks to raise questions of whether the certification mark was a step too soon and whether these issues have been addressed since the introduction of the mark.
Legal Challenges in Securing Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP): An American Empathy
Authors: Thanvi Irfan Ali
Published: May 2023

Among the main achievements of the CIIP policy are establishment of the European Forum for Member States and of the European Public-Private Partnership for Resilience; carrying out of pan-European exercises (Cyber Europe 2010 and 2012); adoption, by ENISA, of a minimum set of baseline capabilities and services and related policy recommendations for National/Governmental Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to function effectively. In some cases, the Cybersecurity strategy is taking forward such actions (for example, in carrying out pan-European exercises). In other cases, the voluntary approach of the CIIP policy would be strengthened by the proposal for a Directive on network and information security, which would require the Member States to put in place a minimum level of capabilities at national level and to co-operate cross-border. This paper alludes to the legal challenges confronted by the authorities’ in implementing them.
Cybercrime And Senior Citizens In India – A Comparative Study Of Legal Frameworks Within Cyberspace Globally
Authors: Srivastava Aditi , Gautam Dr. Ritu
Published: May 2023

Cyber space regulation is that arena which is growing very rapidly, due to multidisciplinary approach in tackling innovation, technological updation, persistent cybercrimes emerging from interactions within cyberspace. This doctrinal paper is a critical study and analysis of challenges faced by stakeholders, jurisprudence of crimes committed within cyberspace, effect on vulnerable group ‘senior citizens’ as potential victims since emergence of Information Communication Technology. Aimed to study international treaties, national policies of QUAD members, statutes, community help programs, emerging new theories of cyberspace jurisprudence, adopted by netizens, challenges that are being faced by all the stakeholders to influence cyberspace, socio economic legal disabilities within a sections of society, principles or prepositions thus found, important facets of cybercrime comprehensively to contribute in the development of Cyber Security legislations and Regulatory Framework of India, for a secure safe cyberspace as severity of the issues, challenges in cyber victimization against senior’s can permeate legal gaps as previous research efforts have largely revolved around women and children, while neglecting them. Victimization in cyberspace is pushing seniors further away from use of technology confidently so as to kick off original plans for equalitarianism as envisioned in our constitution.
Female Foeticide – The Elephant in the Room
Authors: Amoria Twishi
Published: May 2023

Female foeticide is a shockingly widespread practice in India, and a particularly severe type of killing girls occurs on a regular basis, even before they are born.1 Approximately, one million women are killed every year in India due to female foeticide or the selective termination of female foeticide and this rate is still increasing. India is a vast country with different religions and culture and thus women become subject to inequality along with the denial of right to born. Can we answer that why so many families in India still want boys and not girls to be born in their families? Women in India are forced to abort female foeticides. Female feticide is stimulated by a diversity of circumstances; one of them is the responsibility to pay the dowry to the future family of her in-laws. Girls are usually considered as a burden both socially and economically, whereas on the other had sons are considered as someone who will continue the family chain and strong to safeguard the family. Prenatal sex detection technologies are generally exploited, by misusing these technologies for target killing of female child in the womb. This target killing of girl child is illegal and offence by the law. Female infanticide has existed in India since a long time, but the female foeticide is comparatively new and came into picture in the late 1990s with modifications in sex determining techniques in the country. In our country the practice of aborting a child is permitted, but aborting the pregnancy just because the foetus is a gild is illegal and not permitted. And if someone is found committing this crime he/she shall be punished with strict rules and laws. But these laws and rules are not enough as this trend is still in practice, in this research paper we will talk about these issues in detail.
Analysis of Section 35 & 36 of the UAPA after the 2019 Amendment
Authors: Goyal Anmol
Published: May 2023

National integrity and sovereignty is the reputation and dignity of a country on the global scale. The threats to such dignity are dealt with great force and power by the countries. India, from the inception made several statutes in order to deal with any issue that may cause threat to its peace and harmony. The journey started with the Preventive Detention Act in the 1950s, added Acts like UAPA, NSA, NIA, TADA (now repealed), POTA (now repealed), etc. But it is the duty of the state to make sure that while drafting such legislations it is not misusing the public trust by enabling itself to exercise such powers which are against the rights of the individuals. In the paper, the author attempts to analyse the constitutionality of Article 35 of the UAPA as it stands after the amendment of 2019. There have been many questions and allegations regarding its constitutionality and overall working. The author aims to analyse the provision in accordance with the judicial precedents and the internationally accepted principles of the fair trial mechanism.
Fixing Liabilities for Technology in Cyber Crimes – A Critical Analysis
Authors: Pathak Priyesh
Published: May 2023

The meaning of cybercrime, its concept and types are covered in this research. It further deals with the liability in cybercrimes and whether the liability can be fixed to technology. By the late 1970s, the idea of ‘crime by computer’ had become a serious problem that called for new criminal laws, but technology’s constant growth and continuous penetration into the legal system had not yet had the same destructive impact as it does now. The word ‘cyber’ has a technological connotation. Cybercrime is the term used to describe crimes committed in this digital age. They are non-violent, bloodless crimes committed by computer users who have a solid understanding of how computer systems work and use intricate, technical techniques. There isn’t a single, accepted definition of cybercrime. The most common cybercrimes are click jacking, spyware, email fraud, social media fraud, banking fraud, ransomware assaults, cyber espionage, etc. There are many different sorts of cybercrimes. ‘Cyberspace Liability’ refers to the issues over liabilities incurred when communicating or conducting business online. The existing legal framework does not explicitly hold technology accountable for any cybercrimes that may be committed. The user, service provider, and person are largely responsible. There is currently no law that makes it possible for technology to be held accountable for cybercrime.
Anti-Competitive Agreements
Authors: Mittal Astha
Published: May 2023

In a constantly evolving economic scenario, the need for enactment of competition laws became apparent, The Competition Act of 2002 has been implemented to promote competition and ensure freedom of business. One of the major objectives of the competition act is to ensure that the concentration of economic power does not reside in the hands of a few affluent business houses. In a bid to fulfill this objective, the Competition Act of 2002 prohibits parties from entering into anti-competitive agreements. This is done to ensure smooth market functioning and protect the interests of the consumer. Therefore, parties to an agreement, although possess the freedom of trade, they cannot enter into an agreement that might be anti-competitive in nature.
Group Discrimination in Labour Market: Focus on Caste and Religious Discrimination in India
Authors: Nath Nonit , Ahuja Vashita , Satish Aniruddha
Published: May 2023

This paper deals with the continuation of discriminatory hiring practices in the labour market by analysing field research previously conducted for the various spheres of employment. The analysis dissects the pitfalls of both the private and public sectors’ hiring practices and also offers a comparison to similarly consequential racial discrimination against the African-American population apparent in the United States where the majority of employers hail from White lineage. In terms of caste, the Indian employee landscape is plagued with prejudice against those considered to be of “lower” castes. This has historically limited occupational mobility and resulted in the total exclusion of certain communities from access to wealth. The same has been witnessed in terms of religious groupism, with employers favouring fellow practitioners of the same theology and perpetuating an idea of “us” and “them.” The paper further focuses on the implementation of reservation policies in India to counter such discrimination and argues the insufficiency of the same. Even within the public sector, for which such affirmative action exists, a disparity in quality of employment is evident. The data used to support these analyses centres around submission of multiple fictitious applications to various employers and compilation of their responses, with altered personal information but little to no difference in qualification. This process is extensively described in the paper, and an exhaustive analysis of its consequences is provided.
Effectiveness of Online Pedagogy of welding Skills during the COVID-19 Period: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Department of Technical Education, Cross River University of Technology, 1123 Calabar, Nigeria, Ekwok Ogumbe Boniface , Venatius Arikpo Sampson ,   Department of Technical and Engineering Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor, 81310, Malaysia
Published: May 2023

Online learning was created as a result of the huge industry disruption that occurred in March of 2020. Online education presented unique difficulties for learning in an entirely virtual setting with a concentration on psychomotor skill development, calling into doubt its efficacy. Finding a practical replacement for lab-based hands-on activities and group or team-based learning experiences was extremely difficult for technology education. This study compares the COVID-19 time to the pre-COVID period to assess how effective online teaching and learning experiences were in technology-based education. Just 20 randomized controlled trial publications, out of which 15 studies were used in the meta-analysis, were included in the review after an electronic search of the literature. Using Review Manager 5.3 to examine the data, Cochrane’s 2 test and I2 were used to determine heterogeneity. The meta-analysis shows a very reliable sensitivity analysis and a substantial pooled effect size of (SMD = 4.49 @ 95%, CI = 2.37 – 3.63 @ p.00001) from the test scores in favor of the experimental group. The results of the included studies’ sub-item achievement test results reveal a statistically positive difference in every category of welding skill tested. Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of online pedagogy in the covid era are the source of the current statistics. These results point to the need for additional investigation into the development of psychomotor skills in other technology education courses.