bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TÜRK KÜTÜPHANECİLİĞİNİN KÖŞE TAŞI OLARAK HALKEVİ KÜTÜPHANELERİ: İZMİR HALKEVİ KÜTÜPHANESİNDEN BUGÜNE YANSIYANLAR
Authors: Akkaya Mehmet Ali , Alır Derbent Gülten
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmada, ülkemizde türünün en iyi ve etkin örneklerinden biri olan İzmir Halkevi Kütüphanesinin hizmetleri ve bu hizmetlerin sonuçları üzerinden, Cumhuriyetin yeni yüzyılına farklı ve karşılaştırmalı bir bakış açısı getirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda kütüphanenin hizmetleri, ilkeleri, kullanım koşulları, etkinlikleri ve özellikle de halkevinin toplum için üstlendiği yaygın eğitim sorumlulukları ve kütüphane ilişkisinin ayrıntıları üzerinden, Türk kütüphanecilik tarihinin kendine özgü bir anlam ve derinliği olan bir kesitine günümüz penceresinden bakılmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada Halkevleri, hizmetleri, toplumda yarattığı algı ve Türkiye’nin kültür tarihindeki yeri ile kavramsal arka planın kurgulanmasında betimleme yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. 1932-1951 yılları arasında hizmet veren İzmir Halkevi’nin temel birimlerinden biri olan kütüphanesini hakkında ayrıntılı bilgi derlenmesinde ise birincil ve ikincil kaynak taraması yapılmış, ardından çalışmanın amacına uygun olarak içerikleri analiz edilmiştir. Halkevleri, genç Cumhuriyetin ilk on yılında gerçekleştirilmiş eğitim-öğretim atılımı çabasının en etkili ve yaygın örneklerinin başında yer alır. Halkevlerine sahip oldukları kimlik tanımlamasını kazandıran hususlardan biri de kütüphaneleri ve bu kütüphanelere yüklenen anlamdır. Bu anlam ve önem, sahip olduğu yetkinlik ve sunduğu hizmetlere bağlı olarak, İzmir Halkevi Kütüphanesinde çok daha ön planda olmuştur. Kütüphanenin sunduğu hizmetlerin nitelik ve niceliği, bu kimlik kazanımını en somut açıklamasıdır. Türk kütüphanecilik tarihinin görece az bilinen ve özellikle günümüz kültür iklimi ile karşılaştırması sınırlı alanda yapılan Halkevi kütüphanelerinin seçkin örneklerinden biri olan İzmir Halkevi Kütüphanesi, hizmet verdiği kısıtlı zamana karşın, pek çok açıdan bugün dahi kentin kütüphane politikası için rehber olabilecek yetenek ve yeterlilik ortaya koymuştur. Bu beceride, kentin önemli süreli yayınlarından biri olan ‘Fikirler’ dergisinin kütüphanenin resmi halkla ilişkiler ve tanıtım aracı olarak faaliyet göstermesi doğrudan etkili olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Halkevleri ve kütüphanelerine odaklanılan diğer çalışmalardan farklı olarak, İzmir Halkevi ve kütüphanesinin kentin kültür iklimine olan etkisi, günümüze kadar olan izleri sürülerek ayrıntılandırılmıştır. İzmir Halkevi ve kütüphanesinin kente katkısı, bir modernleşme hareketi aracı olmaktan öte, kent kimliği ile ilişkilendirilmiştir. Çalışma hem bu yanıyla Halkevleri konusunda yapılan diğer çalışmalardan ayrı bir yerde durmakta, hem de İzmir kent kültürünün günümüze ulaşan evrimine dair kendine özgü saptamalar ortaya koymaktadır.
“HACİVAT VE KARAGÖZ NEDEN ÖLDÜRÜLDÜ?” FİLMİ ÜZERİNDEN OSMANLI KURULUŞ DÖNEMİ’NE BAKMAK
Authors: Arifoğlu Yunus
Published: July 2024

Sinema yeni bir anlatı türü olarak dünyamıza girerek hayatımızı renklendiren bir mecra da oldu. Hayatı, insanı ve hikayesini konu edinerek ferdi ve toplumu hem oyalayıcı, eğlendirici bir rol üstlendi hem de yönlendiriciliğiyle aktif bir aparata dönüştü. Toplumlar için yeni bir eğlence aracı olan sinema, devletlerin de müdahale alanı haline gelmekten kendisini kurtaramadı. Hem eğlendiren hem öğreten yönüyle etkili bir araç olan sinema, aynı zamanda etkili bir yönlendirici, algıyı inşa edici ve manipülasyon yapıcı yönleriyle de öne çıktı. Devletler sadece sansür ve ondan kaynaklı yollarla sinemayı kısıtlamadılar, ideolojilerini hâkim kılmada da sinema, en önemli araçlardan birisi oldu. Bu minvalde sinema ideolojik bir aygıta da dönüştü. Sinema aynı zamanda tarihi anlatmada ve onu yeniden kurgulamada da öne çıktı. Tarihi canlandırmada ve anlamada etkili anlatı türlerinden birisi haline geldi. Bu bağlamda farklı ve bütüncül bir anlatı türü olan sinema, tarihle güçlü bir ilişki geliştirmeye başladı. Dünya sineması tarihi filmler konusunda epeyce bir başarı elde etmesine rağmen bizde bu alan nakıs kaldı. Bu alanda sadece numunelerimiz vardır. Bunlardan birisi Hacivat ve Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü? Filmidir. Bu çalışmada, söz konusu filmden hareketle Osmanlı Kuruluş Dönemi’ne bakılacak, film ve kuruluş teorileri karşılaştırılacaktır. Ayrıca filmin Osmanlı Kuruluş Dönemi ile ilgili yaklaşımı incelenecek, modern perspektifin ve Cumhuriyet Kurucu ideolojisinin film üzerindeki yansıması değerlendirilecektir.
Influence of Temperature and Water Availability on Seed Germination of Cicer Milkvetch (Astragulus Cicer L.) and Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea Purpurea Vent. Var. Pupurea)
Authors: Fuguang Gao  , Lizhi Zhang  , Michael P. Schellenberg
Published: July 2024

Global warming may leads a decrease in plant diversity and increased risk for some plant extinction does exist. The effect of temperature and water availability on seed germination were investigated in many plants, and are two of the most important factors on seed germination, for the plant survival that can result in a loss or increase under global climate change scenarios, by affecting a plant's recruitment success. Therefore, research on how climate change affects seed germination is essential for our research and  ability to predict the risk for plants. To examine the possible effect of climate change on two commonly grown legumes a greenhouse experiment was run at at AAFC-SPARC. One was an introduced legume, cicer milkvetch, and the other a native legume, purple prairie clover. Our findings were: the experiment with warmer temperature and decreased soil moisture to research seed germination, the result is that  reduction in the total both seed germination rate occurs, and showed the seed germination of purple prairie clover is better for the more stressful temperatures and water potentials examined in this experiment. For both legumes were examined on the control water potential the best temperature range is from 20℃ to 30℃ .
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Precision Irrigation
Authors: Elshaikh Ahmed , Elsiddig Elsheikh  , Jamal Mabrouki
Published: July 2024

This paper provides an overview of the various applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in precision irrigation. It covers key research areas, methodologies, challenges, and future prospects in the field. The methodology is based on exploring how AI technologies are being used to optimize water management in agriculture and examines the growing body of research on the application of AI in irrigation systems. Deep investigation was conducted to explore how AI technologies can enhance water management in agriculture, leading to improved water management and crop yield in addition to resource efficiency. The paper discusses AI-based methods for monitoring soil conditions, weather forecasting, and real-time decision-making in irrigation. However, integration of AI systems with existing irrigation infrastructure and farming practices can be challenging, requiring significant investment in hardware and software.
Pyrimidine derivatives: Recent discoveries and development towards its medicinal impact
Authors: SABIU RABILU ABDULLAHI  , ABUBAKAR MUHD SHAFI’I  , SAPNA RAGHAV  , MA’ARUF ABDULMUMIN MUHAMMAD
Published: July 2024

Pyrimidine derivatives' many biological functions and possible therapeutic uses have attracted a lot of research in the field of medicinal chemistry. Recent developments in the synthesis, biological assessment, and therapeutic uses of molecules based on pyrimidines are highlighted in this review. The significance of pyrimidine derivatives in treating a range of ailments, including cancer, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders, is discussed, along with innovative synthesis approaches and important pharmacological findings. In order to give a thorough picture of the present status of pyrimidine derivative research and its implications for upcoming medication development, this review will analyze recent literature and case studies.
USULAN PERANCANGAN SISTEM ANTREAN PADA SBPU MOROWUDI GRESIK DENGAN METODE SIMULASI
Authors: Bisri Mochammad Hasan
Published: July 2024

Pertamina merupakan perushaan milik negara yang bergerak dibidang bahan bakar dan minyak. Banyak kebutuhan industri yang membutuhkan bahan bakar minyak, termasuk juga transportasi yang menjadi alat pemindahan sebuah produk dari sebuah perusahaan untuk didistribusikan kepada customer juga membutuhkan bahan bakar untuk bergerak. Di sebuah SPBU terdapat beberapa bahan bakar seperti Pertalite, Pertamax, Pertamax Turbo, Pertamax Dex, dan Solar. Dibeberapa SPBU mengalami beberapa antrian saat hendak pengisian bahan bakar, antrian biasanya terjadi terjadi karena tingkat permintaan layanan melebihi kapasitas fasilitas untuk menyediakan layanan, dan antrian terjadi pada jam sibuk. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang muncul, penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mensimulasikan kinerja dari Pada sistem antrean, optimalkan layanan pengisian bahan bakar dan minimalkan tingkat antrean ada. Fokus penelitian pada peleton kendaraan roda dua atau sepeda motor, dan penelitian ini menggunakan perangkat lunak arena untuk membuat model simulasi antrian. Hasil penelitian ini mengkonfirmasi usulan dari Nilai Input dan Nilai Output prensentase pelanggan mencapai 100% hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari pelanggan yang berjumlah sebanyak 35 orang.
Negative Impact of the Hedonism Lifestyle in the Student Environment
Authors: Deftarani Deftarani , Dhiyaulhaq Faiq , Nurochman Rafli
Published: July 2024

A hedonistic lifestyle appears among students, where this hedonistic lifestyle holds the view that pleasure is the main goal of life, causing students to buy various types of goods or items that they do not really need but only to fulfill their personal desire for pleasure. This research aims to answer questions about what is meant by hedonism, why many students live a hedonistic lifestyle and what its impacts are and how to prevent the emergence of these hedonistic traits. The method in this research uses a qualitative method which uses observation method data from YouTube and 2 articles. The results of this research found that the causes of a person's hedonic behavior are internal and external factors, and the environment in these internal factors is influenced by dissatisfaction with what he has and external factors are caused by open access to information. Or globalization so that the habits of outsiders who tend to be hedonistic are often imitated by students. Environmental factors are influenced by pressure from friendships which causes students to need validation from other people. These factors have a negative impact, such as: Consumerism, selfishness, changes in students' attitudes and way of thinking from academic to apathetic, tending to prioritize worldly things and not considering the negative impact on lecture activities. This research contributes to educating students about preventing hedonic lifestyles among students.
MENELAAH KEPUASAAN GURU TERHADAP LAYANAN PENILAIAN ANGKA KREDIT DALAM PENDIDIKAN ISLAM: SEBUAH SURVEI DI KANTOR WILAYAH KEMENTERIAN AGAMA PROVINSI GORONTALO
Authors: Anwar Herson , A. Mobonggi Arten
Published: July 2024

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menilai tingkat kepuasaan terhadap layanan penilaian angka kredit guru pendidikan agama Islam di provinsi Gorontalo. Penelitian ini merujuk pada Peraturan Menteri Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi Nomor 16 Tahun 2014 sebagai indicator untuk mengukur ekspektasi dan persepsi dari penerimaan layanan, serta selisih antara keduanya dengan Analisis Important Analysis (IPA). Hasil menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kerja 2.42 (cukup penting) dan harapan 2.49 (cukup puas). Dalam artian, kinerja yang dirasakan oleh guru pendidikan agama Islam di provinsi Gorontalo sudah sesuai dengan harapan pelayanan guru. Meskipun begitu, masih perlu dilakukan perbaikan terus-menerus pada atribut ang memiliki tingkat kesesuaian rendah agar dapat meningkatkan sesuai dengan harapan guru, yang mencerminkan adanya kekurangan dalam penyediaan layanan saat ini. Penelitian lebih lanjut dapat mengkaji cakupan yang luas dengan menggunakan metodologi yang berbeda untuk analisis yang lebih mendalam. Temuan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi panduan dalam penyusunan kebijakan oleh Kementerian Agama provinsi Gorontalu untuk memperbaiki kualitas penillaian layanan bagi guru pendidikan agama Islam.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Struktur Modal (Studi Empiris Perusahaan Industri Non Cyclicals 2017-2019)
Authors: Saputro Ahmad Eko , Setiawan Andik , Usuli Sudarto
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of profitability, liquidity, and inflation on Non-Cyclical Consumer Sector Companies. The data used in this study are the 2017-2019 financial statements of 45 companies listed on the IDX and inflation data at BI. Capital Structure is proxied by Debt to Equity (DER), Profitability is proxied by Return On Assets (ROA), liquidity is proxied by Current Ratio (CR), and Inflation is measured by consumer price index (CPI), Company Size is proxied by Total Assets as a variable control . The results of this study are partially profitability has a negative effect (coefficient value -1.68) and significant alpha 5% (0.000 <0.05), Liquidity has a negative effect (coefficient value -9.22) and significant alpha 5% (0.000 < 0.05). Inflation has a positive effect (coefficient value 20.291) and a significant alpha 10% (0.094 <0.10). Profitability, liquidity, and inflation together affect the capital structure and have a contribution of 68.4% % (coefficient of determination R2 = 0.684).
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi E-Loyalty Kepada Konsumen E-Commerce di Kota Batam
Authors: Angeline Angeline , Setyawan Agustinus
Published: July 2024

In this day and age, many people use E-Commerce for shopping. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of the independent variables, namely E-Service Quality, E-Trust, Perceived Value, Security/Privacy and Website Design on the dependent variable, namely E-Loyalty through mediation of E-Satisfaction on e-commerce in Batam City. I also hope that this research can provide benefits for entrepreneurs who open businesses on the E-Commerce platform so that their business runs smoothly and increases sales. In addition to providing benefits for entrepreneurs who already have a business on this E-Commerce platform, of course, it can also provide benefits for people who want to open a business, both online and offline. The sample of this research includes 5 e-commerce companies, namely Shopee, Tokopedia, Lazada, Bukalapak and Blibli. The population used is people who live in the city of Batam who use or have shopped on E-Commerce sites. The number of samples required is 350 respondents. In the data analysis of this study, researchers used SPSS to test respondent data and Smart PLS to test the results of answers that had been generated from questionnaires to residents in Batam City which were distributed via g-form.
 
Keywords : E-Commerce, E-Satisfaction, E-Loyalty
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Manajerial, Return on Assets, dan Leverage Terhadap Discretionary Earnings Management Pada Perusahaan Ipo di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2018 – 2020
Authors: Dita Prada Claudia  , Chasan Azari  , Setya Prihatiningtyas
Published: July 2024

The purpose of ths study was analyze the influence of managerial proportion, return on assets, and leverage on discretionary earnings management in IPOs companies which listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2018 until 2020. The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze the effect of managerial ownership, return on assets, and leverage on discretionary earnings management. IPOs are now widely adopted by the Company as a solution to obtain additional capital and also as a separate value that can improve the Company's image to investors. Achieving good profits is closely related to the Company's success in attracting more investors. Discretionary earning management activity as a solution for managers who have ownership proportions to manage the level of profit achievement by paying attention to the level of return on assets & leverage in the initial period when listing on the Indonesia Stock Exchange so that it can attract more investors for the success of the Company in managing its operations. The amount of managerial ownership in this study is measured by Managerial Proportion (MNJ), Return on Assets is measured by ROA, and Leverage is measured by Debt Equity Ratio (DER). This type of research is associative with a quantitative approach. The population used in this study were companies that conducted IPOs on the IDX in the period 2018 - 2020. The determination of the sample in this study used a purposive sampling technique with certain criteria, so as many as 13 companies were obtained. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that MNJ, ROA, and DER simultaneously or together have an effect on discretionary earnings management
Post Wow, is Less More? A Critical Approach to Animated Mapped Projection for Art Historical Knowledge Sharing
The Twentieth-Century Mural as a Case Study
Authors: Farré Torras Begoña , Crespillo Marí Leticia , Soares Marta
Published: July 2024

This paper critically considers digital curatorial practices, increasingly used both in commercial and museum settings, involving the animated mapped projection of digitised works of art. It draws attention to the problematic and common misuse of the term ‘immersive’ to designate such practices and examines their effectiveness for art historical knowledge sharing and meaning making. Through first-hand observation of a number of such exhibits, the paper considers the lessons that can be learned from them and how they would specifically apply to a corpus of twentieth-century frescoes that make up the study object of a research project on art historical digital curatorship.
Measuring Universities’ Sustainability Performance with Using UI GreenMetric World Ranking: A Case Study of Düzce University
Authors: Gültekin Pınar , Gültekin Yaşar Selman , Başaran Nermin , Yılmaz Kaya Melek
Published: July 2024

The university campus is a dynamic system in which the concept of sustainability can be applied to all the needs of the university. Universities with the "green campus" approach provide effective use of their resources. As part of the study, the data of the main campus of the Düzce University for 2021 was evaluated based on the UI GreenMetric Ranking. Calculations and assessments were made for the campus land cover, structural and vegetative areas. A general assessment of the entire campus was carried out using the sustainability and green campus approach with dataset. As a result, Düzce University is progressing towards the realisation of a sustainable/green campus, facilitated by the discernible impact of the survey components. The creation of a sustainable/green campus will make a difference in the province of Düzce and accelerate local development actions.
A Review of Postgraduate Programmes for Project and Construction Management Education
Authors: Aydın Murat
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to examine the past and present conditions, update them, and investigate postgraduate programmes in project and construction management in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It also serves as a reference for researchers on this subject. Although comparable research has been done in Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was included in the study because there hasn't been any research done there. In order to accomplish this, the second section provided a historical overview of the history of project and construction management. Project and construction management postgraduate programmes were investigated and researched in the third section. The current state of postgraduate programmes in project and construction management was described in the fourth section. Seventeen common headings were established in order to compare the information in the postgraduate programmes. Information for each postgraduate programme was specified under the common headings, and charts based on this information were created. Postgraduate programmes in project and construction management were assessed in the fifth section, and the results were presented.
Assessment of the Perinatal Care Effectiveness During the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Regional Level
Authors: Kaminskiy Viacheslav , Zhdanovych Oleksii , Savchuk Ruslan , Kolomiichenko Tetiana
Published: July 2024

Considering the importance of perinatal health care, it is necessary to carry out constant monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of this direction both at the state level and in the section of individual regions.
The objective: to assess the effectiveness of perinatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic at the regional level (Ivano-Frankivsk region).
Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of the indicators of the effectiveness of perinatal care at the state and regional level (Ivano-Frankivsk region) for 2017–2021 was carried out, which in particular includes 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous years for the analysis of dynamic trends using statistical data of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
Results. Despite the fact that perinatal care in Ivano-Frankivsk region for 2017–2021 is at a fairly high level compared to the average indicators in Ukraine, there are certain shortcomings and corresponding reserves for improving its effectiveness. The deterioration of some indicators during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) in comparison with the last years before the pandemic (2017-2019) was noted: a sharp decrease in the birth rate in 2021 (by 9.76%); in 2020 – an increase in the proportional indicator (per 1,000 births) of early neonatal mortality (from 2.85 to 3.62 of the actual indicator and from 6.47 to 7.82 in real terms), in 2021 – an increase in the proportional indicator of perinatal mortality at weighing less than 1500 g (3 2.27 to 3.44 per 1000 live births), in 2021 a sharp increase in maternal mortality (from 23.98 to 37.4 per 100,000 live births).
Conclusions. The obtained indicators reflect both the direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of the woman, the fetus and the newborn, as well as the increased load on the perinatal care system and the lack of readiness for crisis challenges. It is necessary to develop a complex of improving the efficiency of perinatal care at all stages (antenatal, intranatal and neonatal) and strengthening the stability of the system in possible crisis situations.
The Relationship Between Gastroenterological, Skin and Allergic Diseases: Myths, Abuses, Reality (Literature Review)
Authors: Chernyavskyi Volodymyr , Pavlovskyi Leonid , Neverovskyi Artem , Tishchenko Victoria , Gvosdetska Lesya
Published: July 2024

Every day, a person comes into contact with harmful factors of the external and internal environment. This creates a colossal impact on the barrier protection of our body, which is based on the skin, mucous membrane and gastrointestinal tract (GIT). They are the first to come into contact with mechanical, chemical and biological factors. Their integral and close relationship is the foundation for maintaining homeostasis in our body. Disorders of their integral protection can cause a number of diseases both on the part of the skin and mucous membrane, and GIT. In addition, it is the cause of numerous errors in the doctor’s practice, which primarily affect the physical and psychological state of the patient.
The idea of writing the article came from numerous discussions of the co-authors, who are practicing gastroenterologists and scientists. Many gastroenterologists are faced with the irrational referral of a patient by a dermatologist or allergist with any skin symptoms or allergies to consult a gastroenterologist. Referrals without a prior diagnosis, or at least referring a patient to a gastroenterologist without a specific suspicion of a specific GIT disease, should be avoided. Support such as “it’s your liver”, “treat your gallbladder”, “the problem should be looked for internally, go to a gastroenterologist” is not accepted. Another mistake is the complete ignoring of such a referral by a gastroenterologist. The phrase “find another dermatologist” is also not an option.
The purpose of this article is to improve the approaches among doctors of all specialties, primarily dermatologists, allergists, and gastroenterologists, in the management of patients with skin syndrome or allergies.
A record of magmatic differentiation in plutonic xenoliths from Santorini (Greece)
Authors: Whitley Sean , Halama Ralf , Gertisser Ralf , Hansteen Thor H. , Frische Matthias , Vennemann Torsten
Published: July 2024

Plutonic xenoliths from volcanic arcs provide unique insights into transcrustal magmatic systems in subduction zone settings. At Santorini volcano in the Central Aegean Volcanic Arc (Greece), plutonic xenoliths occur throughout a sequence of lavas and pyroclastic rocks erupted within the last ~360 ka. They are mineralogically variable, ranging from troctolites to olivine gabbros, gabbros, gabbronorites, and diorites. Thermobarometric calculations based on mineral and melt inclusion compositions indicate equilibration over a range of temperatures (1100 to 750 °C) at shallow to mid-crustal depths (P <400 MPa), but there is no evidence for crystallisation at lower crustal depths. Oxygen isotope data of mineral separates and calculated δ18O melt values are in line with extensive closed-system fractional crystallisation at magmatic temperatures, without a requirement for extensive assimilation of the subvolcanic continental basement. The xenolith minerals compositionally overlap with phenocrysts from the volcanic rocks, but they also contain evidence for the presence of highly evolved melt compositions in the form of melt inclusions with extremely silica-rich compositions (up to 82 wt.% SiO2) and high enrichments of incompatible trace elements coupled with increasing negative Eu anomalies in clinopyroxenes. Since these characteristics correlate systematically with differentiation indices and rock type, they are interpreted to reflect melt evolution via fractional crystallisation as the dominant differentiation process with no significant role of reactive porous flow. These observations highlight that trapped melt fractions can influence mineral compositional variations in the plutonic xenoliths, and in turn the mineral compositions demonstrate a melt compositional variability not preserved in the volcanic rock record.
Blade (1998) e novas tendências
Authors: Garcia Yuri
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo busca promover uma análise de Blade (1998). A produção reconfigura o imaginário clássico da figura do vampiro de vilão para super-herói, ao mesmo tempo em que se torna ponto de partida para a tendência de transposições fílmicas de histórias em quadrinhos na atualidade. Essa dupla função servirá, sobretudo, para demonstrar a relevância do filme no cenário hollywoodiano contemporâneo. Nesse sentido, percebemos que a obra também dialoga com um importante debate sobre questões raciais e possibilita abordar esse viés e demonstrar uma desconstrução de um imaginário hegemônico de homem branco (como vampiro e como super-herói) para um protagonista na pele de um homem negro.
Distance Education through the Perspective of Students of Anesthetic Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and Medical Imaging Technician Programs
Authors: Kalender Hatice , Kitapçı Nur Şişman , Aksoy Burcu , Çandereli Zehra Özge , Akmansoy Şükrü Can , Kitapçı Okan Cem , Karaçaylı Ümit , Mumcu Gonca
Published: July 2024

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the distance education process through the perspective of associate degree programs and to identify crucial issues for potential future pandemics.
Methods: The study group (n=166) consisted of associate degree students of the Anesthetic Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and Medical Imaging Technician Programs. Data were collected through an electronic questionnaire regarding main headings: 'Theoretical Courses, Practical Courses, and Professional Development', 'Course Participation and Motivation', 'Measurement and Evaluation', and 'Student Suggestions for Distance Education'. Questions and statements were scored by 5-point Likert.
Results: When the effects of distance education ‘on the level of internalization of the profession’ and ‘on the effect on professional competencies’ were assessed, the scores of Medical Imaging Technician Program students were lower than the scores of Anesthetic Technician Program students and Emergency Medical Technician Program students (p
Comparing the carbon footprint of fMRI data processing and analysis approaches
Authors: Souter Nicholas Edward , Racey Chris , Bhagwat Nikhil , Wilkinson Reese , Duncan Niall W , Samuel Gabby , Lannelongue Loïc , Selvan Raghavendra , Rae Charlotte
Published: July 2024

We compared the carbon emissions of preprocessing and statistical analysis of fMRI data in software packages FSL, SPM, and fMRIPrep. Carbon emissions for fMRIPrep were 30x larger than those of FSL, and 23x those of SPM. We also compared the scientific performance of each package, reflected by sensitivity to statistical activation. Overall, fMRIPrep demonstrated slightly superior statistical sensitivity to both FSL and SPM, with FSL also outperforming SPM. However, this pattern varied by brain region. Researchers analysing fMRI data can use this information to inform their choice of software package, considering the carbon footprint of data processing alongside usability and quality of derived output. Researchers should be conscious of how and when tools that elicit heavy compute are used, minimising energy usage and subsequent file size when possible. Researchers developing and using such tools should consider the extent to which computationally expensive steps are necessary to produce high quality results.
Effects of the Generic Masculine and its Alternatives in Germanophone countries - A Multi-lab Replication and Extension of Stahlberg, Sczesny, and Braun, 2001
Authors: Brohmer Hilmar , Hofer Gabriela , Bauch Sebastian A. , Beitner Julia , Berkessel Jana , Corcoran Katja , Garcia David , Gruber Freya M. , Giuliani Fiorina , Jauk Emanuel , Krammer Georg , Malkoc Smirna , Metzler Hannah , Mües Hanna M. , Otto Kathleen , Rahal Rima-Maria , Salwender Mona , Stahlberg Dagmar , Sczesny Sabine , Wehrt Wilken , Athenstaedt Ursula
Published: July 2024

In languages such as German, French, or Hindi, plural forms of job occupations and societal roles are often in a generic-masculine form instead of a gender-inclusive form. Although meant as “generic”, this generic-masculine form excludes women from everyday language. Specifically, listeners and readers are less likely to think of women when this form is used. Due to the societal relevance of gender-inclusive language, we directly replicated and extended a classic study by Stahlberg, Sczesny, and Braun (2001, Experiment 2) in a multi-lab setting and as a registered confirmatory report. We prompted participants from German-speaking countries to name up to three celebrities each in six categories (e.g., “Name three politicians” or “(...) singers”). We then counted how often participants mentioned women. Participants were either prompted with the generic-masculine form, a neutralized control form or one out of three gender-inclusive forms. Our data from twelve labs and N = 2,697 participants replicated the original effect: when prompted with gender-inclusive forms participants mentioned more women than when the generic masculine and the control form were used. Moreover, the effect remained present in multilevel models and when controlling for participants’ sex and their perceived base rate in these celebrity categories (i.e., the expected proportion of women). Other variables, such as political orientation or preference for gender-inclusive language, did not show large effects, either. We discuss the differences between specific gender-inclusive forms (e.g., the internal-I vs. feminine-masculine forms), implications for regulations and guidelines, as well as implications for non-binary and gender-diverse people.
Entangled Origins of SU(3) x SU(2) x U(1): Emergence of Gauge Symmetries in the Standard Model
Authors: Nye Logan
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a novel hypothesis that the gauge group structure of the Standard Model, SU(3) x SU(2) x U(1), emerges from underlying quantum informational spacetime structure. By incorporating measures such as entanglement entropy and quantum complexity into the theoretical framework, we offer a new perspective on the unification of gauge symmetries within the Standard Model. Our approach provides a rigorous mathematical treatment of how specific entanglement patterns give rise to the SU(3) x SU(2) x U(1) symmetries and proposes that the 16-dimensional representation of the Standard Model is a consequence of quantum error correction principles operating at the Planck scale. We further explore the implications of this framework for particle physics, including the generation structure of fermions and the emergence of CKM and PMNS matrices, as well as potential experimental predictions and resolutions to existing problems in particle physics. This work builds on recent advancements in quantum information theory and extended gravitational theories, offering a path towards a more unified understanding of nature's fundamental forces.
Quantum Extensions to the Einstein Field Equations
Authors: Nye Logan
Published: July 2024

This paper proposes an extension to the Einstein Field Equations by integrating quantum informational measures, specifically entanglement entropy and quantum complexity. These modified equations aim to bridge the gap between general relativity and quantum mechanics, offering a unified framework that incorporates the geometric properties of spacetime with fundamental aspects of quantum information theory. The theoretical implications of this approach include potential resolutions to longstanding issues like the black hole information paradox and new perspectives on dark energy. The paper presents modified versions of classical solutions such as the Schwarzschild metric and Friedmann equations, incorporating quantum corrections. It also outlines testable predictions in areas including gravitational wave propagation, black hole shadows, and cosmological observables. We propose several avenues for future research, including exploring connections with other quantum gravity approaches designing experiments to test the theory's predictions. This work contributes to the ongoing exploration of quantum gravity, offering a framework that potentially unifies general relativity and quantum mechanics with testable predictions.
Universal Gravitational Bounds on Information, Computation, and Complexity
Authors: Nye Logan
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates the fundamental limits imposed on computation by gravitational effects across all scales, from quantum to cosmic, through the lens of an extended quantum gravity framework that incorporates quantum informational measures into Einstein's field equations. This framework reveals intricate connections between spacetime geometry, quantum entanglement, and computational complexity, yielding novel bounds on information processing in curved spacetime with implications for quantum computing, black hole physics, and cosmology. Key findings include a generalized Margolus-Levitin theorem that accounts for gravitational time dilation, a modified holographic bound on information density incorporating quantum gravitational corrections, predictions for gravitationally induced decoherence rates in quantum systems, and an analysis of the total computational capacity of the observable universe. We derive scale-dependent computational limits and explore their consequences for specific quantum algorithms and error correction protocols. Additionally, we examine the philosophical implications of these gravitational constraints on computation, discussing their relevance to concepts such as determinism, free will, and the arrow of time, and propose experimental setups to test our theoretical predictions, ranging from table-top quantum experiments to astrophysical observations. Our results suggest that gravity plays a fundamental role in shaping the informational structure of the universe, potentially placing ultimate limits on knowledge acquisition, aiming to provide a unified perspective on the interplay between gravity, quantum mechanics, and information theory, offering new insights into the nature of space, time, and computation in our universe.
The disjunction effect does not violate the Law of Total Probability
Authors: Gelastopoulos Alexandros , Le Mens Gael
Published: July 2024

The disjunction effect (DE) refers to an empirical violation of the Sure-Thing Principle (STP), which states that if a person is willing to take an action independently of the outcome of some event, then they must be willing to do so even when the outcome of the event is unknown. A standard practice for inferring a DE, especially in between-subjects experiments, consists of showing a population-level version of this phenomenon, specifically that fewer people are willing to take the proposed action when the outcome of the event is unknown than for any possible known outcome. Although this does not prove a violation of the STP, this population-level condition has received a lot of attention, because it presumably violates the Law of Total Probability, and it is sometimes used as the definition of the DE itself. Here we show that this condition is in fact unrelated to the Law of Total Probability and thus entirely irrelevant for the study of the DE and decision making in general. This calls for a reevaluation of experimental results that have been interpreted as showing a DE based on the above condition. We derive a new disjunction law that can be used to check for violations of the STP in between-subjects data.
Football Violence and Aggression: A Qualitative Report of A Recent Case on German Fans Culture
Authors: Fan Xuezhou
Published: July 2024

This qualitative report explores the social phenomena of football violence and its relation to the theories of aggression. Through a recent news article published on Deutsche Welle on a real football violence case related to German fans culture, thematic analysis revealed the following themes: violence development and witness behavior, consequence of violence, and reasons for the violence and authority’s behavior. The frustration-aggression hypothesis explains the motives that led to this mass football violence, but the revised version of frustration-aggression hypothesis does not explain the phenomena well. The findings capture the direction of the development of violence, the negative attitude of the public towards it, and the massive financial loss as a consequence. They further emphasize the importance of better stadium-level management, effective policing, better policing strategy and the authority’s structural reform in preventing future football-related violence. This report shows the advantages of qualitative research being a flexible way to discover patterns to explain how and why of a given social phenomena. Some findings correspond to previous similar research, some remain unanswered. Given the limitation of qualitative method being subjective, further research is needed to examine football violence from different angles.
Partial object doubling in the periphery induced by negative afterimages
Authors: Thornton Ian Michael , Riga Anna
Published: July 2024

We describe a new phenomenon – partial object doubling – in which the perceived contours of peripherally viewed moving targets become distorted and duplicated. The effect appears to arise due to interactions between physically drawn contours and the strong negative afterimages that are dynamically released during stable viewing of the displays. An online demo is provided where the effect can be experienced and relevant parameters manipulated.
The residential patterns of Swiss urban elites. Continuity and change across elite categories (1890–2000)
Authors: Benz Pierre , Strebel Michael A. , Di Capua Roberto , Mach André
Published: July 2024

Numerous studies have focused on wealth elites’ housing, including their spatial and social exclusiveness. The insertion of the power elite in urban space has, however, largely been left unexplored. By combining positional and residential information on over 7,400 urban elites, we study how academic, economic, and political elites’ residential patterns have evolved from 1890 to 2000 in the three largest Swiss cities (Basel, Geneva, Zurich). First, we uncover a long-term dynamic of suburbanization, which however does not result in even spatial dispersion: while gradually abandoning center cities, elites do not randomly disperse in the surrounding municipalities. Rather, they tend to settle in very specific areas. Second, we find that spatial differentiation of urban elites’ residences varies across elite categories: economic elites tend to geographically segregate from both academic and political elites over the course of the twentieth century and settle in more privileged areas. At the same time, academic and left political elites, while historically living in distinct neighborhoods, tend to converge at the end of the century, echoing new similarities in their profile. This highlights the importance of studying the urban power elites’ residential patterns in a long-term perspective.
Causes of Dropout in Higher Education: An Analysis of Student Dropouts in Bachelor of Education from Marsyangdi Multiple Campus
Authors: Neupane Binod
Published: July 2024

Student dropout in higher education institutions (HEIs) is a serious problem in many developed and developing countries including Nepal. According to the University Grants Commission (UGC) report, many campuses are at risk and have a low number of students due to the high dropout rate. This paper aims to analyse student dropout in B.Ed. programme at Marsyangdi Multiple Campus (MMC) and explores the main causes of high dropouts with some measuring strategies to mitigate the problem. Following a qualitative survey through telephone interviews with 30 dropout students, I collected information and analysed it thematically in a narrative way. The study's findings revealed that 65.47% of students left the campus before completing their degree. The study explored the major causes of high dropouts related to four indicators such as student, institutional, family, and community. Most students leave their studies due to financial constraints, socioeconomic factors, institutional insufficiency, employment opportunities, study abroad, and early marriage and pregnancy. The findings of the study apply to reducing the increasing number of dropouts from the university and other similar campuses. In addition to this, it implies formulating higher education policy and reforming the HEIs as per the demands of the time.
An Empirical Study on Taxation and Revenue Generation in Nepal
Authors: Shakya Sunil Man , Ojha Satish Kumar
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the impact of taxation on revenue generation in Nepal. It further aims to elucidate the theoretical underpinnings of taxation, including its objectives, classification, and key components within the Nepalese context. Employing both primary and secondary data sources, the research analyzes and evaluates the relationship between taxation and revenue generation. The secondary data were taken from the Economic Survey Report of the Government of Nepal and 200 eligible primary responses taken from tax administrators and tax payers respectively. The findings demonstrate a significant influence of taxation on Nepal's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and total revenue. Additionally, the study sheds light on the negative impact of tax evasion and avoidance on revenue generation. To address these issues, the research recommends the implementation of stricter penalties for tax evasion and avoidance, along with the establishment of a comprehensive taxpayer database across federal, state, and local government levels. This database would facilitate the identification of all potential taxable income sources, thereby enhancing tax compliance.
Dividend Policy and its Impact on Price: Empirical Insights from Nepalese Life Insurance Companies
Authors: Aryal Narayan Prasad , Maharjan Samita
Published: July 2024

This study aims to evaluate the correlation and examine the impact of the explanatory factors, specifically EPS, DPS, PE ratio, management expenses to premium collected, capital to total assets, efficiency ratio, age of firm, and profitability on market price per share. Out of 14 life insurance companies operating in Nepal, 9 companies had been chosen for the study. The ordinary least square (OLS) method is used to examine the effect of predictor variables on MPS. The findings indicate that EPS, DPS, and PE ratios exhibit positive and significant correlations with and influence on share price (MPS). Moreover, this study identifies a detrimental correlation between profitability and MPS. The management expenses, in relation to the premium collected and capital to total assets, exert a detrimental and statistically significant influence on MPS. This study provides evidence in favor of the dividend relevancy theory, as it demonstrates that the dividend per share (DPS), earnings per share (EPS), and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios have a statistically significant and positive influence on the share price, as assessed by the market price per share (MPS). Nevertheless, this analysis challenges the dividend irrelevancy argument by highlighting that a company's market value is determined by its operational income rather than its capital structure or dividend payout policy. Therefore, this research supports the dividend relevancy theory. The findings of this study can be advantageous for investors seeking to enhance their returns and augment their wealth through investments in lucrative areas.
Socio-economic Impact of Foreign Employment and Remittance in Household Activities in Besishahar Municipality
Authors: Ale Dambar Bahadur
Published: July 2024

Remittances from foreign employment have played an important role in the household economy in Nepal. This article aimed to explore the socio-economic impact of foreign employment and remittances on household activities in the Besishahar Municipality. Following the purposive sampling procedure, I selected 30 households for the cross-sectional survey and administered a questionnaire to collect data. In addition to this, 10 participants were selected for in-depth interviews to collect qualitative information. The findings of the study revealed that foreign employment has improved the socioeconomic condition of a family and brought changes in the source of income, children's education, settlement process, and prestige and status of family members in society. I have suggested using the remittance in productive activities such as self-employment, financial investment, etc. rather than investing in unproductive sectors like building a house or purchasing land in urban areas. The findings of the study may be useful in policy making at the local and federal levels in Nepal as a large number of young people migrate every day for foreign employment abroad. Policymakers should be aware of the management of safe labour migratory flows both to the countries of origin and destination. Its implication can be an effective strategy for adaptation as it generates financial and human capital that contributes to the sustainable alleviation of poverty.