bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of positive measure reducibility for quasi-periodic linear systems under Brjuno-Rüssmann condition
Authors: Afzal Muhammad ,   Department of Mathematics, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore 54770, Pakistan, Ismaeel Tariq , Ahmad Riaz , Khan Ilyas , Baleanu Dumitru ,   Department of Mathematics, Government College University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan,   Faculty of Science, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China,   Department of Mathematics, College of Science Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, P.O. Box 66, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Mathematics, Cankaya University, Ankara 06790, Turkey,   Institute of Space Sciences, 077125 Magurele, Romania,   Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
Published: March 2022

In this article, we discuss the positive measure reducibility for quasi-periodic linear systems close to a constant which is defined as:

   \begin{document}$ \begin{align*} \frac{dx}{dt} = (A(\lambda) + Q(\varphi,\lambda))x, \dot{\varphi} = \omega, \end{align*} $\end{document}

where $ \omega $ is a Brjuno vector and parameter $ \lambda\in (a, b) $. The result is proved by using the KAM method, Brjuno-Rüssmann condition, and non-degeneracy condition.
A hybrid analytical technique for solving nonlinear fractional order PDEs of power law kernel: Application to KdV and Fornberg-Witham equations
Authors: Ahmad Shabir ,   Department of Mathematics, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Ullah Aman , Akgül Ali , Jarad Fahd ,   Art and Science Faculty, Department of Mathematics, Siirt University, TR-56100 Siirt, Turkey,   Department of Mathematics, Cankaya University, Etimesgut 06790, Ankara, Turkey,   King Abdulaziz University  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Medical Research, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
Published: March 2022

It is important to deal with the exact solution of nonlinear PDEs of non-integer orders. Integral transforms play a vital role in solving differential equations of integer and fractional orders. To obtain analytical solutions to integer and fractional-order DEs, a few transforms, such as Laplace transforms, Sumudu transforms, and Elzaki transforms, have been widely used by researchers. We propose the Yang transform homotopy perturbation (YTHP) technique in this paper. We present the relation of Yang transform (YT) with the Laplace transform. We find a formula for the YT of fractional derivative in Caputo sense. We deduce a procedure for computing the solution of fractional-order nonlinear PDEs involving the power-law kernel. We show the convergence and error estimate of the suggested method. We give some examples to illustrate the novel method. We provide a comparison between the approximate solution and exact solution through tables and graphs.
Building bridges: Papers from the FanLIS 2021 symposium
Authors: Price Ludi , Robinson Lyn
Published: March 2022

This editorial gives background and context on FanLIS, a symposium series and research project run by CityLIS, Department of Library and Information Science at City, University of London, which seeks to explore the liminal spaces between fandom, fan studies, and Library and Information Science (LIS). It also introduces papers from the inaugural FanLIS symposium, which took place online on May 20, 2021.
How Adventure Time fans understand the 'true' producer: A close analysis of two encyclopedic fan texts
Authors: Thomas Paul
Published: March 2022

Adventure Time fan encyclopedists cataloged the show's final eighty-three episodes on Wikipedia and the Adventure Time Wiki in different ways: the former favored a division handed down by Cartoon Network, whereas the latter favored a division in line with what the show's production crew had intended. Conflicts like this occur when editors disagree about who is the official producer of a text, a perception that is usually grounded in the epistemology of the fan archive. In considering this divide, the essay aims to build upon Ludi Price's 2017 model of fan information behavior by showing that the category of producer is more complex than many might initially assume.
Smart Model for Classification and Orientation of Learners in a MOOC
Authors: Dhaiouir Ilham , Ezziyyani Mostafa , Khaldi Mohamed
Published: March 2022

Distance education (E-Learning) is experiencing significant, rapid and con-tinuous evolution all over the world, especially with the arrival of the covid-19 pandemic. MOOCs are considered as a personal learning process, which are addressed to a massive and varied number of learners. The problem of the free opening MOOCs puts us in front of a massive number of registrants, which means a large number of heterogeneous profiles, which makes the teacher's task more complicated, either in terms of follow-up or framing. As a solution to this problem, in this present work, we propose an approach that allows the classification and categorization of learner profiles via an intelli-gent and autonomous system developed on the basis of neural networks and in particular the self-organizing map (SOM). This approach which is based on the traceability of learners, allowed us to get homogenous groups in order to direct them towards MOOCs that meet their characteristics and needs.

The tests carried out have shown that our approach is efficient in terms of classification and grouping of profiles, which allows us to manage a large number of learners either at the level of the choice of relevant contents or during the evaluation process.
Du bonheur d’être géographe
Authors: Bonnamour Jacqueline
Published: March 2022

En géographie comme ailleurs, les générations se succèdent, s’affrontent et s’enrichissent mutuellement. Au cours du dernier demi-siècle, l’objet de la géographie, le monde, s’est profondément transformé : les méthodes ont suivi l’évolution technique. Comment une géographe a pu traverser les adaptations de sa discipline à ce nouveau monde, y trouver bonheur et enrichissement au-delà des clans et des chapelles ? Et si la géographie n’avait pas changé ?
Assistive Technology for Children With ADHD
Authors: Eldib Abeer Arafa , Efstratopoulou Maria , Elhoweris Hala Mutwalli
Published: March 2022

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders worldwide, affecting both children and adults. It has significant impacts on the social, academic, behavioral, life aspects, and the quality of physical and mental health in general. Thus, prompting the need for effective intervention programs, accurate diagnosis assessment, and other services to support children with the disorder to develop their skills and enhance their lives is necessary. Technology is making tremendous contributions in the field of special education through its growing development in many fields and specialties. The main purpose of this chapter is to highlight, by presenting different types and contributions, the existing assistive technology for children living with ADHD. Steps for choosing appropriate devices as well as challenges that meet some Arabian country teachers in using assistive technology and recommendations for the effective use for students with ADHD in education are presented and discussed.
Using Technology to Make Science More Accessible for Students With Disabilities
Authors: VanUitert Victoria J. , Griendling Lindsay M. , Kunemund Rachel , Kennedy Michael J.
Published: March 2022

To successfully participate in the science learning experience, students are expected to participate in investigations and communicate their thinking with their peers. However, in order to engage in these conversations and develop a deeper understanding of the science concepts being explored, it is necessary to understand the specialized vocabulary being used. Science teachers do not regularly provide evidence-based vocabulary instruction in the classroom which could create difficulty for students with disabilities who often know a smaller number of vocabulary word meanings and have executive functioning difficulties. In this chapter, a technology-based instructional approach to support the science vocabulary learning among students with disabilities will be introduced and discussed. In addition, production steps for the technology will be provided.
Virtual Manipulatives as Assistive Technology
Authors: Bouck Emily C. , Long Holly , Jakubow Larissa N.
Published: March 2022

Virtual manipulatives are a form of technology that support the mathematics teaching and learning of students with high-incidence and low-incidence (or extensive support needs) disabilities. The purpose of this chapter is to present virtual manipulatives as an assistive technology. Access to and use of virtual manipulatives have increased over the last decade, resulting in virtual manipulatives serving as a modern assistive technology to support students with a wide range of disabilities in mathematics. This chapter will present an overview of virtual manipulatives as assistive technology for students with disabilities and the research base supporting the effectiveness of this technology.
Economic Instability as Global Public Bad
Authors: Bakkal Ufuk
Published: March 2022

In the history of economic thought, the debate for more than 200 years is based on whether there is a general equilibrium at the level of economic activity, independent of time and place. In this context, the concepts of economic balance and imbalance have great importance. In the history of industrial capitalism, a balanced and stable growth trend never occurred, and general abundance and scarcity followed each other. These expansions and recessions, which are being observed along the history in capitalist production system, constitute the main subject of the literature of business cycles. Two basic views dominate the literature of business cycles. The orthodox view represents the mainstream economics, and the heterodox view stands opposite the former. In this study, the opinions of both regarding the causes and effects of business cycles were addressed, and the measures that they deem required to be taken for re-stabilizing the economies were examined.
Spectroscopic Applications in Pharmaceuticals and Food
Authors: Celik Sefa , Kaya Kinayturk Neslihan , Cakir Elif
Published: March 2022

Because of the mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of impurities, controlling and monitoring them has become a very important process in drug development and production. This process, also called quality control, formed the basis of the pharmaceutical industry. FTIR and Raman spectroscopy have a wide range of applications, from the characterization of drug formulations to the explanation of kinetic processes and the determination of adulteration on many foods and food products with different properties. An ability to analyze with low cost and reliable results shows a great promise for using these methods in drug quality control. It is seen that choosing multivariate methods to be applied in the evaluation of FTIR and Raman spectra quickly and accurately in terms of quality and safety of foods increases the performance of identification. In this chapter, impurities in pharmacology are defined, and applications on the quality of drugs and adulteration of foods using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy are explained.
Model-Driven Development of Groupware Systems
Authors: Bibbo Luis Mariano , Pons Claudia , Giandini Roxana
Published: March 2022

Building Collaborative systems with awareness (or groupware) is a very complex task. This article presents the use of the domain specific language CSSL v2.0 - Collaborative Software System Language -built as an extension of UML, using the metamodeling mechanism. CSSL provides simplicity, expressiveness and precision to model the main concepts of collaborative systems, especially collaborative processes, protocols and awareness.The CSSL concrete syntax is defined via a set of editors through which collaborative systems models are created. According to the MDD methodology, models are independent of the implementation platform and are formally prepared to be transformed. The target of the transformation is a web application that provides a set of basic functions that developers can refine to complete the development of the collaborative system. Finally, evaluation, validation and verification of the language is performed, determining that the CSSL tools allow developers to solve central aspects of collaborative systems implementation in a simple and reasonable way.
Customer Attitudes Towards the Role of Socio-Economic Factors in Electricity Theft
Authors: Saini Sunita , Singh Satpal , Singh Rajbir
Published: March 2022

Electricity theft has become a matter of trouble for both customers and electricity distribution companies. Due to electricity theft, distribution companies are facing lots of T&D losses every year. Despite of several technical measures adopted, there is no significant reduction in losses due to electricity theft. This fact diverts the attention towards non-technical measures which include formulation and enforcement of stringent rules and regulations. As the policies need to be enforced on electricity customers, therefore, policies should be designed in accordance with the customers’ attitude towards electricity theft. Therefore, this work has analyzed their attitude towards role of certain socio-economic factors which strongly impact the practice of electricity theft. This study has surveyed the electricity customers of two distribution companies, UHBVN and DHBVN in State Haryana. The findings of this work may help the electricity distribution companies to chalk out better and more effective plans to put check upon the practice of electricity theft in the society.
Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Gram-Negative Isolates from Tracheal Secretions in a Tertiary Care Setup
Authors: Bhaumik Shalini , Das Nikunja Kumar , Gandham Nageswari R. , Mirza Shahzad , Rabindra N. Misra , Gupta Neetu S. , Mukhida Sahjid S. , Kannuri Sriram
Published: March 2022

Among intensive care unit patients, lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are one of the most common infections to occur. The aim of this study was to determine the microbiological profile and antibiogram of pathogens isolated from tracheal secretions. Place of study. Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical college; Type of study - Retrospective study and cross-sectional study; Study period- April 2020 to September 2020 (6 months).152 isolates from non-repeated samples received for culture and sensitivity were considered for the study. Sample -Tracheal secretions. The sample was processed on blood and MacConkey's agar, identification done by standard biochemical tests, and antibiotic sensitivity was performed by disk diffusion (Kirby-Bauer test) method on Muller Hinton agar According to CLSI 2020 guidelines. Total- 152 tracheal aspirates; Positive samples- 148. The most commonly reported among the isolates was Klebsiella pneumoniae 51, (64.7%) followed by Acinetobacter Spp 45(30.40%) and Pseudomonas 37(25%). Alarming rate of resistance was seen in gram-negative isolates in tracheal secretions to carbapenems but good sensitivity was seen in tigecycline and colistin both. So, with a lack of new antibiotics, the current scenario presents a major threat in dealing with these pathogens in the future.
Making Statistical Sense of the Molnupiravir MOVe-OUT Clinical Trial
Authors: Thorlund Kristian , Sheldrick Kyle , Meyerowitz-Katz Gideon , Singh Sonal , Hill Andrew
Published: March 2022

Oral therapies for the early treatment of COVID-19 may prevent disease progression and health system overcrowding. A new oral therapeutic named molnupiravir has been promoted as providing an approximately 50% reduction in death or the need for hospitalization. The clinical trial evaluating this drug was stopped early at the recommendation of the Data Safety and Monitoring Board after approximately 50% of the sample had been recruited. At the point of discontinuing the trial, approximately 90% of the planned sample had been recruited and had available follow-up data accessible. We discuss issues about the study conduct, analysis, and interpretation, including 1) the authors and sponsors presented the interim analysis as the primary analysis; 2) communication between sponsors and the Data Safety and Monitoring Board was insufficient; 3) the treatment effects reverse when examining only the post-interim analysis population, and are substantially attenuated when examining the full data; 4) the choice of primary analysis is incorrect; 5) analysis of lost-to-follow-up patients favors the study drug; and 6) other known molnupiravir trials were not presented in the primary study findings. As a result of methodological and statistical concerns, it seems that external trials, separate from those supported by the sponsoring company, are required to determine the utility of this drug.
Taxonomic notes on Liptena eketi Bethune-Baker, 1926 and related species (Papilionoidea: Lycaenidae: Poritiinae)
Authors: Libert Michel , Collins Steve C.
Published: March 2022

Examination of male genitalia confirms that L. seyboui Warren-Gash & Larsen, 2003 is specifically distinct from L. eketi Bethune-Baker, 1926 and shows that L. kiellandi Congdon & Collins, 1998, whilst close to L. eketi, is also distinct. The subspecies kakamegae Congdon & Collins, 1998 of L. kiellandi is synonymised with the nominate subspecies, and the distribution of the different taxa is clarified.
Sobre las colocaciones verbales para la formación de la competencia léxica:
perspectiva fraseodidáctica
Authors: Simón Yessy Villavicencio , Melian Ivan Gabriel Grajales , Cathcart Mercedes Causse
Published: March 2022

El objetivo del artículo consiste en reflexionar acerca de las ventajas del tratamiento didáctico a las colocaciones verbales a partir del Enfoque Léxico para propiciar la formación de la competencia léxica en estudiantes no hispanohablantes. Asumimos las aportaciones teóricas y metodológicas que profundizan en la importancia del proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de las unidades fraseológicas (UF) para la fraseodidáctica de lenguas extranjeras, y en específico, las colocaciones verbales en la enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera (LEWIS, 2000; CORPAS, 1996; ALONSO, 2004; CORDERO, 2004; MORENO, 2004; ÁLVAREZ, 2007; SANROMÁN, 2009; SERRA, 2009; SÁNCHEZ, 2011; VILLAVICENCIO, 2011; VILLAVICENCIO; GRAJALES, 2012; VIDIELLA, 2012; MONCÓ, 2013; PERDOMO; MARTÍNEZ; RODRÍGUEZ, 2013; TIMOFEEVA, 2013; ROMERO, 2014; SZYNDLER, 2015; HIGUERAS, 2006, 2017; JIMÉNEZ; SÁNCHEZ, 2017; MOGENDORFF; BEVILACQUA, 2018; VILLAVICENCIO; TARDO, 2018; VILLAVICENCIO; TARDO; CAUSSE, 2020; AGUILERA; VILLAVICENCIO, 2021; AGUINAGA, 2021; BLANCO; FERREIRA, 2021). Los resultados muestran que, aunque existe un aumento relevante de estudios sobre la práctica de este tipo de UF en la enseñanza del español, aún se carece de una apropiada argumentación de sólidos fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos que permitan superar los distintos enfoques acertados, pero fragmentados sobre la comprensión didáctica de este proceso. Se concluye que la integración de procedimientos fraseodidácticos sobre la base de un Enfoque Léxico, viabilizará el estudio de las colocaciones verbales para mejorar la competencia léxica en los alumnos no hispanohablantes.
Building Vocabulary Acquisition Skills in English Academic Writing with the aid of Corpus Linguistics: the UCS Writing Center Initiative
Authors: Fadanelli Sabrina Bonqueves , Silva Maria Valesia Silva da
Published: March 2022

Acquisition of academic vocabulary is paramount to students’ success in academic life, as well as for the process of writing publishable papers in English so that research can be shared more broadly (NAGY; TOWNSEND 2012; PAQUOT, 2014). While in countries such as The U.S. and England the practice of offering Writing Centers for academic writing thrives, the initiative is still quite shy in Brazil (CONS 2020), though some Writing Centers around the country have recently started to operate. The aim of this paper is to report how the training activities of the Writing Center at University of Caxias do Sul – UCS Writing Center - use the Corpus Linguistics approach (BERBER-SARDINHA 2004) to enhance acquisition of academic vocabulary, therefore providing better academic writing skills to professors and students of the institution and the community it targets. The article contextualizes the Writing Center within the University and presents a series of activities which were designed based on research of Corpus Linguistics’ application to the teaching and learning of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). The activities provide specific instances of how Corpus Linguistics resources can be an invaluable asset for the improvement of vocabulary in academic writing in English, being especially useful for researchers who wish to upgrade the quality of the language used in their international publications.
Neural Tau (Neuτ): Hinge-pin of Neural Augmented Ant Colony Optimization (NaACO) Technique
Authors: Umer Muhammad , Ahmad Riaz , Farhan Amir
Published: March 2022

In this paper we introduce and elaborate on the concept and application of Neural Tau (neuτ) which has become the hinge pin for the formulation of Neural Augmented Ant Colony Optimization (NaACO) in our previous research and publications. The concept of neuτ has been discussed in detail and it is compared with the concept of traditional or conventional pheromone upgradation function. The application of this entity through NaACO in various worker assignment and scheduling problems along with the areas of future research has been depicted.
Optimal Colour Image Watermarking Using Neural Networks and Multiobjective Memetic Optimization
Authors: Dang Hieu V. , Kinsner Witold
Published: March 2022

This paper deals with the problem of robust and perceptual logo watermarking for colour images. In particular, we investigate trade-off factors in designing efficient watermarking techniques to maximize the quality of watermarked images and the robustness of watermark. With the fixed size of a logo watermark, there is a conflict between these two objectives, thus a multiobjective optimization problem is introduced. We propose to use a hybrid between general regression neural networks (GRNNs) and multiobjective memetic algorithms (MOMA) to solve this challenging problem. Specifically, a GRNN is used for efficient watermark embedding and extraction in the wavelet domain. Optimal watermark embedding factors and the smooth parameter of the GRNN are searched by a MOMA for optimally embedding watermark bits into wavelet coefficients. The experimental results show that the proposed approach achieves robustness and imperceptibility in watermarking.
On Nash-Coalitive Fuzzy Continuous Differential Games
Authors:   Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Egypt, Kassem Mohamed Abd El-Hady , El-kholy Nabil A. , Eid M. H. , Ibrahim Mohamed M. M.
Published: March 2022

This paper concentrates on providing a simple and effective technique to solve the Nash-coalitive fuzzy continuous differential games. These games are featured by having fuzzy coefficients, fuzzy controls, and fuzzy state functions. The proposed technique utilizes the α-cut set concept of fuzzy numbers to transform the problem under study into a corresponding interval problem. The latter one is sliced into two problems, lower problem and upper problem, to obtain the optimal solution for the Nash-coalitive fuzzy continuous differential games problem in a range form. The sufficient and necessary conditions for this problem are derived. A numerical example is provided to clarify the presented concepts. Keywords— fuzzy control, fuzzy differential games, fuzzy numbers, Nash-coalitive differential games
The Effect of User Experience on the use of Tokopedia E-Commerce Applications
Authors:   Information System Management Department, BINUS Graduate Program – Master of Information Systems Management, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta Barat 1153, Martin Damian James Anggoro , Mauritsius Tuga
Published: March 2022

In the midst of the current pandemic conditions, all face-to-face activities are limited to minimize the spread of the Covid-19 virus and automatically all community activities that must be carried out online will increase, online buying and selling activities will also increase. This study aims to examine the effect of user experience on the Tokopedia ecommerce application in Indonesia. This research model adopts and modifies the user experience questionnaire (UEQ) and the HEART metrics framework. Data was collected by distributing online questionnaires using google form to Tokopedia application users. SEM-PLS was also used to analyse the data collected from 462 respondents to practically validate the hypothesized model. Attractiveness (AT), dependability (DE), stimulation (ST), novelty (NO), and task success (TS) all have a substantial impact on the use of the Tokopedia program, according to the findings. Meanwhile, efficiency (EF) and perspicuity (PE) have no discernible impact on the use of the Tokopedia app. Keyword — User Experience, User Experience Questionnaire, HEART Metrics, Adoption Attributes, Tokopedia
Fertilization and precise irrigation scheduling for mature avocado
Authors: Tirado-Corbalá Rebecca , Román-Paoli Elvin , Muñoz-Barreto Jonathan
Published: March 2022

Irrigation scheduling (IS) and fertilization are among the most important practices in the production of horticultural crops because they affect fruit quality and quantity directly. Thus, a 15-year-old avocado orchard (cv. ‘Simmonds’) was used to determine precise IS, based on monitoring soil moisture content (SMC), remote sensing technologies [Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)] under two fertilization levels using granular formulation 15-3-19. In October 2015, all trees were pruned (topped and hedged) to 3.05 m height and 2.44 m diameter. In December 2015, soil moisture (SM) sensors were installed at five (10, 30, 50, 70 and 90 cm) soil depths in six locations. Trees received two fertilizer treatments: F1-9.06 kg and F2-12.07 kg of 15-3-19/tree/year every three months. Precipitation and SM data were recorded daily for 21 months; SM data was corrected with a quadratic equation (y = -4.1881x2 + 3.6886x - 0.3083) generated specifically for the Coto soil series (Typic Hapludox). The SM values recorded were always greater than 41%, indicating that the avocado orchard was growing under water saturation conditions; thus, micro-irrigation was not needed. The UAV data at 5, 13 and 20 months after pruning (MAP) showed quick closure of the avocado canopy; acquiring a denser and more cylindrical shape (from 17.6 ± 2.65 m2 to 52.7 ± 6.10 m2), regardless of fertilizer level. Based on correlation of UAV and manual results, F2-treated trees indicated stronger correlation at 13 and 20 MAP (R2 >0.75) than F1-trees. Yield production (110 avocados per tree = 13,200 per hectare) and leaf nutrient content did not differ significantly with fertilizer level. For commercial avocado farmers the use of SMC sensors and UAV technology could be an advantage, albeit an expensive one. Soil moisture content sensors have been shown to be very effective in irrigation water conservation. In terms of fertilization, the results suggest not using more than 9.06 kg of 15-3-19/tree/year as this amount seems enough to satisfy avocado requirements, under the experiment’s conditions. Future evaluations will determine if it is possible to use less fertilizer and still maintain an optimal avocado production.
Influence of the Linear Layer on the Algebraic Degree in SP-Networks
Authors: Cid Carlos , Grassi Lorenzo , Gunsing Aldo , Lüftenegger Reinhard , Rechberger Christian , Schofnegger Markus
Published: March 2022

We consider SPN schemes, i.e., schemes whose non-linear layer is defined as the parallel application of t ≥ 1 independent S-Boxes over F2n and whose linear layer is defined by the multiplication with a (n · t) × (n · t) matrix over F2. Even if the algebraic representation of a scheme depends on all its components, upper bounds on the growth of the algebraic degree in the literature usually only consider the details of the non-linear layer. Hence a natural question arises: (how) do the details of the linear layer influence the growth of the algebraic degree? We show that the linear layer plays a crucial role in the growth of the algebraic degree and present a new upper bound on the algebraic degree in SP-networks. As main results, we prove that in the case of low-degree round functions with large S-Boxes: (a) an initial exponential growth of the algebraic degree can be followed by a linear growth until the maximum algebraic degree is reached; (b) the rate of the linear growth is proportional to the degree of the linear layer over Ft2n. Besides providing a theoretical insight, our analysis is particularly relevant for assessing the security of the security of cryptographic permutations designed to be competitive in applications like MPC, FHE, SNARKs, and STARKs, including permutations based on the Hades design strategy. We have verified our findings on small-scale instances and we have compared them against the currently best results in the literature, showing a substantial improvement of upper bounds on the algebraic degree in case of low-degree round functions with large S-Boxes.
Quantum Period Finding is Compression Robust
Authors: May Alexander , Schlieper Lars
Published: March 2022

We study quantum period finding algorithms such as Simon and Shor (and its variant Ekerå-Håstad). For a periodic function f these algorithms produce – via some quantum embedding of f – a quantum superposition ∑x |x〉 |f(x)〉, which requires a certain amount of output qubits that represent |f(x)〉. We show that one can lower this amount to a single output qubit by hashing f down to a single bit in an oracle setting.Namely, we replace the embedding of f in quantum period finding circuits by oracle access to several embeddings of hashed versions of f. We show that on expectation this modification only doubles the required amount of quantum measurements, while significantly reducing the total number of qubits. For example, for Simon’s algorithm that finds periods in f : Fn2 → Fn2 our hashing technique reduces the required output qubits from n down to 1, and therefore the total amount of qubits from 2n to n + 1. We also show that Simon’s algorithm admits real world applications with only n + 1 qubits by giving a concrete realization of a hashed version of the cryptographic Even-Mansour construction. Moreover, for a variant of Simon’s algorithm on Even-Mansour that requires only classical queries to Even-Mansour we save a factor of (roughly) 4 in the qubits.Our oracle-based hashed version of the Ekerå-Håstad algorithm for factoring n-bit RSA reduces the required qubits from (3/2 + o(1))n down to (1/2+ o(1))n.
Weak Tweak-Keys for the CRAFT Block Cipher
Authors: Leander Gregor , Rasoolzadeh Shahram
Published: March 2022

CRAFT is a lightweight tweakable Substitution-Permutation-Network (SPN) block cipher optimized for efficient protection of its implementations against Differential Fault Analysis (DFA) attacks. In this paper, we present an equivalent description of CRAFT up to a simple mapping on the plaintext, ciphertext and round tweakeys. We show that the new representation, for a sub-class of keys, leads to a new structure which is a Feistel network, with non-linear operation and key addition only on half the state. Consequently, it reveals a class of weak keys for which CRAFT is less resistant against differential and linear cryptanalyses. As a result, we present one weak-key single-tweak differential attack on 23 rounds (with time complexity of 294 encryptions and data complexity of 274 chosen plaintext/tweak/ciphertext tuples and works for 2112 weak keys) and one weak-key related-tweak attack on 26 rounds of the cipher (with time complexity of 2105 encryptions and data complexity 273 chosen plaintext/tweak/ciphertext tuples and works for 2108 weak keys). Note that these attacks do not break the security claim of the CRAFT block cipher.
What Matters in Policing?
Authors: van Dijk Auke , Hoogewoning Frank , Punch Maurice
Published: March 2022

This topical book compares the implications of restructuring in the UK, the Netherlands and also in the USA regarding police systems, policing paradigms and research knowledge. The authors argue for developing confident leadership and also provide a comprehensive paradigm to chart policing in the future while retaining trust.
Privatising Probation
Authors: Deering John , Feilzer Martina
Published: March 2022

This topical book looks at the attitudes of probation practitioners and managers to the philosophy, values and practicalities of the Transforming Rehabilitation agenda. It provides unique insights into the values, attitudes and beliefs of probation staff and their delivery of services.
Insider/Outsider Issues: Reflections on Qualitative Research
Authors: Komalasari Rita , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Mustafa Cecep
Published: March 2022

In this report, we present some of the "outsider/insider" issues involved when carrying out qualitative research with the judiciary, a neglected area within the methodological account. This report highlights the tensions in the research process and interviewing is a former court judge and later doctoral student, then interviewing other court judges. Our position as "outsider/insider" had implications for our ability to understand the terminology, abbreviations, and acronyms used by the participants and the issues raised by them that were specific to the Indonesian court setting. This article contributes to an examination of the ways in which our ethical appraisal navigates our whole methodology.
Secondary School EL Teachers’ Classroom Language Proficiency: A Case Study in Bangladesh
Authors: Rouf Md. Abdur , Mohamed Abdul Rashid
Published: March 2022

The study reported here aimed to examine the classroom language proficiency (CLP) of secondary school (SS) English language (EL) teachers in Bangladesh. It is obvious that the EL teachers in a non-native English-speaking context like Bangladesh need to have a very good oral proficiency in the target language (TL) as part of their content knowledge so that learners can take them as models and classroom teaching-learning is effective. Following a multiple case study approach, data were collected from six SS EL teachers as primary informants and four head teachers (HTs), three teacher trainers (TTs), and one curriculum expert (CE) as secondary informants through classroom observations and face-to-face interviews. The collected data were analyzed with the qualitative data analysis software NVivo 11 Pro using thematic analysis as advocated by Braun and Clarke (2006). The key findings indicate EL teachers’ poor CLP as they demonstrated: (1) limited grammatical structures and lexical range of TL use; (2) TL inadequacy for interaction with learners; (3) nominal use of the TL for classroom instruction; and (4) overwhelming use of the L1 in the classrooms. Discussing the implications of the main findings, this paper proposes some recommendations for the stakeholders concerned.
Geolingüística del futuro evidencial en las lenguas romances a principios del siglo xx
Authors: Lara Bermejo Víctor
Published: March 2022

El futuro morfológico en las lenguas romances puede expresar tiempo, modalidad y evidencialidad. La bibliografía afirma que casi todas las variedades emplean dicho tiempo para denotar inferencia o conjetura, pero los datos que manejan se basan en la propia introspección, así como en textos literarios. En este artículo, pretendemos dar cuenta de la vigencia del futuro morfológico a nivel dialectal en todas las lenguas romances de principios del siglo xx con el fin de determinar si, efectivamente, su valor conjetural ya era posible entonces y hasta qué punto se puede establecer que los romances poseen evidencialidad morfológica.
Metáforas del caos y metonimias en los titulares de portada del tabloide Trome
Authors: Solís Aroni Nora
Published: March 2022

Todo discurso tiene un propósito comunicativo. En el género periodístico de los tabloides, la noticia trata de impactar al lector con titulares llamativos sobre cualquier tema de interés; esto se puede observar en los titulares de uno de los diarios más vendidos del Perú: Trome, tabloide que destaca por sus titulares llamativos, debido al uso de fraseología con sentido metafórico. En esta investigación se describen las metáforas conceptuales de los titulares del diario Trome y se focaliza en la descripción una forma prototípica: el caos y uno de sus efectos: el castigo. Los datos recopilados corresponden a los años 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 y 2019, y fueron tomados de su versión digital.
Analisis Pandemi Covid 19 dan Pertajaman Polarisasi Gereja Di Indonesia
Authors: Georges Nicolas Djone
Published: March 2022

Dampak yang sangat fenomenal Pandemi Covid 19 di seluruh dunia telah mengubah dan memaksakan pola kehidupan yang sama sekali berbeda dari yang sebelumnya. Tidak terkecuali, gereja pun di Indonesia telah merasakan dampaknya dengan adanya kematian sejumlah pendeta dan umat karena terinfeksi virus corona. Di tengah krisis, kepanikan dan ketakutan semua orang berkaitan berita kematian dan ancaman yang diakibatkan oleh Pandemi, media online khususnya Youtube dihebohkan dengan perdebatan teologis di antara beberapa pendeta seperti Niko Njotorahrjo (Aliran Kharismatik) dalam Pesan Khusus Gembala di channel GBI Daan Mogot di bulan April 2020, dimana dia mengajak untuk ramai-ramai menghardik Covid 19 seperti Yesus telah menghardik badai  sebagai wahyu yang telah diterimanya dari Tuhan. Di sisi lain, Pendeta Stephen Tong (Aliran Reform) yang menentang keras pernyataan tersebut dengan menganggap itu sebagai nubuatan palsu, sebab tidaklah terbukti dengan justru terjadi peningkatan jumlah orang terinfeksi dan kematian yang terus menerus terjadi. Pernyataan tersebut diresponi oleh Pendeta Gilbert Luimondong (Aliran kharismatik) dan ditanggapi kembali oleh Pendeta Ezra Soru dan (Aliran Reform). Isu lain yang menjadi topik perdebatan,  yaitu isu doktrin Tritunggal yang dianggap hoax oleh pendeta Joshua Tewuh di channel Youtube Kalam Kristus, sehingga mendapat penentangan keras dari beberapa hamba Tuhan seperti Deky Nggadas dan rekan Asosiasi Apologis Indonesia (ASASI) yang melabelkan dirinya bidat, dan juga berujung pada keluarnya Pdt. Joshua Tewuh dari Gereja Bethel Indonesia yang merupakan sinode dimana dia berafialisi dan yang memegang teguh doktrin Tritunggal dalam Tata gerejanya. Semua ini mengakibatkan keresahan, kebimbangan dan ketegangan di media sosial, sehingga membuat suasana kurang kondusif di tengah komunitas orang-orang percaya itu sendiri. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitif dengan metode deskriptif fenomenologi dan analisa literatur dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui sumber buku-buku, artikel digital, Jurnal serta dokumen lain yang berkaitan dengan masalah yang menjadi objek kajian. Kesimpulannya adalah bahwa gereja dalam perbedaan dan keberagamanan, harus belajar dan usahakan saling menerima, saling menghargai, sebab keberagamanan sebelum Pandemi Covid-19 sudah ada dan setelahnya akan selalu ada. Yang diperlukan dalam tugas gereja bermisi bersama, adalah saling merendahkan hati dan bersatu saling bergandengan tangan mencari solusi dengan kerjasama menghadapi momen krisis seperti ini, dengan justru melalui sarana Youtube dan media elektronik yang lain memanfaatkan peluang penginjilan yang terbuka lebar, sehingga hakekat terangnya menjadi nyata sesuai panggilannya.
Analisis Faktor Trust dan Price Discount Bagi Pengguna Traveloka Dampaknya terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen dan Loyalitas Konsumen
Authors: Bili Yunice
Published: March 2022

This study aims to examine the analysis of trust factors and price discounts for Traveloka users, their impact on customer satisfaction and consumer loyalty. The study was conducted on 97 respondents who use Traveloka services, especially flight tickets. The results of this study indicate: 1). Trust variable (X1) with customer satisfaction (Y1) is proven to have a significant effect on customer satisfaction, 2). Price discount variable (X2) with customer satisfaction (Y1) is not proven to have a significant effect on customer satisfaction, 3). Trust variable (X1) with consumer loyalty (Y2) is not proven to have an effect and is significant on consumer loyalty, 4). Price discount variable (X2) with consumer loyalty (Y2) is proven to have an effect and is significant on consumer loyalty, 5). Consumer satisfaction variable (Y1) with consumer loyalty (Y2) proved to have a significant effect on consumer loyalty.
Pengembangan Model Permainan Voli Takraw (Voltak)
Authors: Al Farisi Salman , Nurudin Ahmad Alwi
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini ialah pengembangan permainan voli takraw (voltak) yang bertujuna untuk mengatasi sarana dan prasarana serta memperkenalkan permainan sepak takraw. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode penelitian Research and Development (R&D) Menurut Borg and Gall. Subyek yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah peserta didik SMK Mutira Hikmah kelas X, XI dan XII yang berjumlah 36 orang. Untuk hasil dari penelitian ini yang di peroleh dalam persentase uji skala kecil dengan nilai rata-rata 86.71 % dengan kategori sangat layak dan untuk uji skala besar dengan nilai rata-rata 97,00% dengan kategori sangat layak. Sehingga kesimpulan dari hasil persentase yang di peroleh makan permainan ini layak untuk di gunakan
Analisis Pelayanan Di Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat (Puskesmas) Tanjung Raja Kabupaten Ogan Ilir
Authors: Lisa Mandasari
Published: March 2022

Pelayanan kesehatan adalah bagian penting dari pembangunan nasional untuk mencapai rakyat Indonesia yang sejahtera. Pelayanan yang diberikan oleh Puskesmas, dalam hal ini Puskesmas Tanjung Raja Kabupaten Ogan Ilir belum maksimal. Hal ini disebabkan oleh keterbatasan-keterbatasan yang ada pada Puskesmas tersebut seperti kurangnya tenaga medis, kurangnya obat-obatan dan lain-lain. Padahal dengan segala keterbatasan itu Puskesmas merupakan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan pertama yang dikunjungi masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tingkat kualitas pelayanan di Puskesmas Tanjung Raja Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan penarikan sampel menggunakan Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling dengan jumlah 200 responden. Selanjutnya tiap butir pertanyaan pada kuesioner di uji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Berdasarkan data yang terkumpul dari hasil penyebaran kuesioner, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan di Puskesmas Tanjung Raja secara keseluruhan termasuk dalam kategori baik. Indikator yang dipersepsikan masyarakat telah dilakukan dengan baik sehingga perlu dipertahankan karena sudah sesuai dengan harapan masyarakat adalah indikator kesopanan petugas dalam memberikan pelayanan dan kepastian biaya pelayanan. Sedangkan indikator yang menjadi prioritas utama untuk diperbaiki dan harus dilaksanakan sesuai dengan harapan masyarakat adalah indikator kejelasan keberadaan petugas pelayanan dan kedisiplinan petugas Puskesmas.
Analisis Media Promosi Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Keputusan Siswa Baru SMK Swasta Di Kota Tegal
Authors: Samsudin
Published: March 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui media promosi seperti brosur, spanduk, sosialisasi, radio dan personal selling untuk pengambilan keputusan siswa SMK Swasta Tegal. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi berganda untuk menggambarkan persepsi responden terhadap item soal. Ternyata hasil penelitian di antara kampanye media seperti brosur, spanduk, sosialisasi, radio dan keputusan penjualan pribadi mempengaruhi siswa SMK Swasta Tegal, sehingga kampanye media merupakan indikator penting penerimaan siswa baru untuk SMK swasta Tegal Dari data yang diperoleh terbukti bahwa dari tahun ke tahun tren menurun siswa yang mendaftar. Ini karena promosi media ditawarkan kepada orang miskin. Dengan penerimaan baru di SMK kurang dari Sekolah Menengah Swasta pada Lainnya. Kurangnya promosi menyebabkan kurangnya siswa baru setiap tahun. Faktor yang dapat menambah jumlah siswa baru adalah kampanye media seperti brosur, spanduk, sosialisasi, radio dan personal selling.
Dampak Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja Pada Perusahaan Farmasi Terkait Covid-19 Di Indonesia
Authors: Ropidin  , Setyo Riyanto
Published: March 2022

Banyak perusahaan yang mengalami kehancuran dan  serta PHK terkait dampak covid 19 ini, terutama perusahaan yang produknya dipasarkan di mall mall di indonesia, dikarenakan mall harus di tutup dan tidak boleh beroperasi untuk sementara waktu, dan  banyak karyawan yang terkena PHK, atau tidak di gaji serta THR yang tidak dibayarkan oleh perusahaan, .dan perusahaan mencari akal dan strategi dalam menghadapi covid 19 ini dengan berbagai macam cara diantaranya dengan melakukan PHK, mengurangi jumlah karyawan,  merubah struktur organisassi, dan mengubah cara atau pola kerja berbasis virtual yaitu dengan menggunakan media digital seperti zoom, google meet, skype, microsof team, dan lain-lain. Dan penelitian saya dalam hal ini lebih membahas dampak PHK pada perusahaan farmasi di indonesia.
Pengaruh Penerapan Software Kuntansi (Zahir Accounting) Terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan
Authors: Agressita Nindiawati
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh penerapan software akuntansi (Zahir Accounting) yang diproksikan dengan sumber daya manusia, prosedur, dan teknologi informasi. Pengujian hipotesis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan uji t, uji F, dan koefisien determinasi (Adjusted R2). Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan yang menggunakan software Zahir Accounting. Sedangkan sampel penelitian adalah perusahaan yang menggunakan software Zahir Accounting di wilayah Solo Raya. Adapun metode pengumpulan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa sumber daya manusia berpengaruh positif terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan. Semakin baik kompetensi sumber daya manusia, maka kualitas laporan keuangan yang dihasilkan juga semakin teruji kualitasnya. Prosedur tidak berpengaruh terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan. Hal ini dikarenakan software Zahir Accounting dapat menghasilkan laporan keuangan secara lengkap walaupun dalam proses penerapannya tidak dilakukan berurutan sesuai dengan prosedur. Teknologi informasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan. Pemakaian teknologi informasi memang mempermudah dalam proses penginputan dan pendistribusian data transaksi, tetapi tidak memiliki pengaruh secara langsung terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan.