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Voyage à travers la Cambrie & Description de la Cambrie
Authors: de Barri Giraud
Published: October 2023

Le clerc cambro-normand Giraud de Barri est l’une des grandes figures érudites d’expression latine du XIIe siècle européen. En 1188, il prêche la troisième croisade dans toutes les régions de la Cambrie, l’actuel pays de Galles (Cymru en gallois). Son Voyage à travers la Cambrie rend compte à chaque étape des événements liés à cette mission et note les curiosités locales, des anecdotes historiques et des récits extraordinaires. L’auteur s’intéresse aussi aux noms des lieux qu’il traverse et aux langues que l’on parle autour de lui. La Description de la Cambrie se présente comme un petit traité de géographie et d’ethnologie dans lequel Giraud, avec humour mais sans concession pour ses contemporains, recense les vertus et les défauts du peuple gallois. Ces deux ouvrages constituent les témoins précieux du syncrétisme d’un imaginaire culturel à l’œuvre : classique, celtique et chrétien.
RFID-Based Robotic Process Automation for Smart Museums With an Alert-Driven Approach
Authors: Chin Giny Y. L. , Chiu Dickson K. W.
Published: October 2023

To facilitate the management process of many physical collections displayed and stored in a group of museums and collection storerooms distributed in a wide area in a visitor-driven approach, the commonly used collection management system (CMS) in the museum industry is insufficient to meet the management's needs. This study identifies key management issues in CMSs and designs a smart museum by applying electronic workflows with RFID-based sensors to accurately auto-collect and update data and timely auto-alert staff in various grades to perform visitor-driven collection management. The smart museum can improve operation accuracy, visitor satisfaction, and return rates. This smart museum solution is designed for three management levels, including the operational level, middle management level, and senior management level, to optimize the physical collection management and even the collection development of the museums to meet visitors' ever-changing needs.
Application of RPA in Human Security Systems in Smart Cities
Authors: Khan Sofia , Tailor R.K.
Published: October 2023

Human security faces several difficulties in the coming years. Resources will become scarce because of these changes, especially water, food, and energy. Concurrently, increasing social media connectivity and changes in labor and production brought on by the spread of new technologies will put new strains on the global economy and lead to significant shifts in political and economic power. Robotic process automation (RPA) applications may help secure fundamental necessities and lessen or halt aggressive behavior through improved connection, sophisticated sensor data, and algorithms. RPA has the potential to offer quick, economic, and effective answers to a range of security-related problems involving people. It is essential that larger data-sharing programs be used by people, groups, and governments in applications linked to relief from disaster, prevention from conflicts, and safeguarding human rights and justice. However, it is also important that data that is shared and acquired be safeguarded as much as feasible.
Gendered and Generational Analyses of Farm Households' Livelihood Diversification in Ghana
Authors: Dem Millar Katherine Kaunza-Nu , Alhassan Abdul-Razak , Akudugu Mamudu Abunga
Published: October 2023

As households diversify their livelihoods, their credit demands will also be diversified. This creates competition among the livelihood activities pursued by farm households for credit and other productive resources. Whereas some households may be expanding the same livelihood activities to enjoy economies of scale (stepping up), others are expanding into other livelihood activities (stepping out). Better still, others are just maintaining their activities, levels of livelihood activities they engage in (hanging in). Whichever approach is adopted has specific implications for resource demands, allocation, and utilization. This chapter examines the gendered implications of livelihoods diversification for household credit demands and allocations using mixed methods. Most farm households in contemporary Ghana this chapter concludes are diversifying out of agriculture. The implication of this is that the number of households demanding credit for non-farm livelihood activities is increasing at the expense of farm livelihood activities.
The Role of Microfinance in Women Empowerment
Authors: Anand Arohi , Karn Animesh
Published: October 2023

Microfinance is often touted as a tool for women empowerment, as it provides financial services to individuals who are typically excluded from traditional banking systems. It is widely believed that access to microfinance can help women improve their financial situation, increase their agency and decision-making power, and ultimately lead to greater empowerment. In this context, the present study investigates the impact of microfinance on the lives of members of self-help groups operating in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. The findings suggest that microfinance has the potential to empower women by providing them easier access to credit enabling them to achieve financial independence, learn income-generating skills, and increase say in household decision-making and participation in community activities.
Women Entrepreneurs in Turkey
Authors: Yener Serdar , Arslan Aykut , Kop Ayşegül Eda
Published: October 2023

Women entrepreneurship is explained by the women-owned business that create economic value. Since there are potential differences between men and women entrepreneurships, this study aims to provide a detailed analysis of how micro-credits help women entrepreneurship in development and economic growth. The data used for this research is obtained from Grameen Microfinance and Statistical Institute. The obtained data is analysed to examine the relationship between women entrepreneurships and economic development. Firstly, a model is developed to test the influence of unit of used microcredit in Turkey and unit change in the number of women who work in their own business. The impact of micro-credit in Turkey on women's employment is analysed with regression analysis. Secondly, the ARDL bounds testing approach model is employed to investigate the influence of number of women entrepreneurships and economic growth. This relation elicits the contribution of micro-credits to Turkey's economy.
A Survey on Blockchain-Internet of Things-Based Solutions
Authors: Hariharan R. , Tyagi Amit Kumar , Soni Gulshan
Published: October 2023

The integration of Blockchain-IoT presents a promising platform for enhancing security, transparency, and efficiency in various applications. This work aims to provide a detailed overview of the state of the art in blockchain-IoT-based solutions. In this work, the authors begin by introducing the basic concepts of blockchain and IoT, highlighting their key features and their individual challenges. Next, this work explains benefits of combining these technologies, such as decentralized data management, immutable records, and enhanced trust and security. Further, this work explains the architecture and components of blockchain-IoT systems, including smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and data integrity verification techniques.
Emerging Networking Technologies for Industry 4.0
Authors: Santhiya M. , Jeyalakshmi J. , Venu Harish
Published: October 2023

The conceptual, technological, and enabling frameworks of the original Industry 4.0 concept have all undergone significant changes. The next generation of Industry 4.0, also known as Industry 5.0, is emerging as a result of the evolution of Industry 4.0 and will require a combination of fresh new technologies. These breakthroughs come from a range of industries, such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G technology and 6G mobile networks, ML with quantum computing, etc. Artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and 6G, and machine learning with quantum computing are expected to influence the original Industry 4.0. As mentioned, a new era of Industry 4.0 is currently emerging. The primary emerging enabling technologies for Industry 4.0 are surveyed in this chapter. Included in the topics mentioned are artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things, blockchain, 5G wireless technologies, 3D printing, biometrics, virtual and augmented reality, digital twin in 6G technology with case scenarios.
Enhancing Credit Card Fraud Detection and Prevention
Authors: Awujoola Olalekan J. , Enem Theophilus Aniemeka , Francisca Ogwueleka Nonyelum , Adelegan Olayinka Racheal , Oluwasegun Abioye , Uwa Celesine Ozoemenam , Akuboh Victor Uneojo , Olorunshola Oluwaseyi Ezekiel , Hassan Hadiza
Published: October 2023

This chapter explores using auto-encoders and attention mechanisms to enhance privacy-preserving capabilities of federated machine learning for credit card fraud detection. The proposed system uncovers latent features in credit card transactions, leveraging distributed training for user privacy. Empirical evaluation on real-world data shows its proficiency in identifying fraud. The method offers privacy preservation, scalability, and resilience. The model's performance across imbalanced and balanced datasets highlights the role of balanced data in optimizing fraud detection. This approach integrates accuracy, privacy preservation, and security. Considering fraudsters' sophistication, this research introduces a strategy to counter credit card fraud while preserving confidentiality. In summation, this chapter presents a framework for deploying privacy-focused federated machine learning in credit card fraud detection and prevention, fostering privacy-preserving applications across domains.
Metal Additive Manufacturing in Automotive Industry: A Review of Applications, Advantages, and Limitations
Authors: Mehdiyev Ziya , Felho Csaba
Published: October 2023

Metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology is getting more interest and developing continuously in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize production processes in a variety of industries completely. The automotive industry is one of the most important industries where metal AM has shown great potential in the production of complex parts with high precision and shortened lead times. In this paper, current applications, advantages and limitations of metal AM for the automotive industry are analyzed by providing a comprehensive review. The paper examines the potential of metal AM for automotive applications, compares it to conventional manufacturing processes to determine its benefits, and identifies the significant drawbacks and difficulties. The review emphasizes how metal AM has the potential to transform the automobile sector by enabling producers to produce highly customized parts with enhanced performance properties, at lower costs, and with shorter lead times. However, currently, this technology is in its early stages and has several limitations such as limited material availabilities, high cost of equipment and materials, limited printing sizes, and need for several post-processings to get better results. To sum up, metal additive manufacturing technology has great adoption potential in the automotive industry, but further research and development are required to overcome its current limitations. Researchers and professionals in the industry seeking to comprehend the potential effects of metal AM on the automotive industry will benefit greatly from the findings of this study.
Enhancement of the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 1020 Carbon Steel and AISI 304 Stainless Steel Dissimilar Weld Using Different Post-Weld Heat Treatments
Authors: Abioye Taiwo Ebenezer , Babalola Oladeji Matthew , Anasyida Abu S.
Published: October 2023

In order to improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of gas metal arc dissimilar weldment of AISI 304 and 1020 carbon steel, different post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) processes including annealing, tempering and normalizing were performed. The post-tempered weldment exhibited improved grain refinement over the as-welded. The as-welded joint is characterized with the formation of hard martensitic phase and CrC precipitates while the post-weld heat treated (PWHTed) joints consist more of softer ferritic phase. The PWHTs resulted in the weldment hardness reduction with post-annealed demonstrating the least hardness. Only the post-tempered weldment demonstrated improved tensile strength (~5.2%) over the as-welded (421 MPa). All the PWHT processes resulted in improved elongation (i.e., ductility) and impact energies over the as-welded. While the entire PWHTed weldments demonstrated ductile fracture mode, the as-welded sample exhibited a combination of ductile and brittle fracture mode after the tensile test.
Comparative Analysis Based on Flowability, and Electric Resistivity of Sand Aggregates Used in Mortar Plastic Mix Design
Authors: Perez Jorge Alberto Borrego , Guzmán Elia Mercedes Alonso , Molina Wilfrido Martínez , Garcia Hugo Luis Chavez , Sanchez Mauricio Arreola , Mendoza-Alcaraz Arturo , Seras Marco Antonio Navarrete , Segovia Jorge Alberto Pacheco , Díaz-González Noel , Duran-Ramos Ana Miriam
Published: October 2023

Different sand quarries used to build construction in Morelia, México were analyzed, the optimum mortar configuration was obtained based in the analysis of sand aggregates. Different mixes mortar configuration with Portland cement, masonry mortar, lime, sand, and water, were elaborated and characterized. Two different configurations were proposed, one with the addition of 1/4 of lime and the second with 1/2 of mortar masonry in relation to cement ratio. 3 different quarries were studied, and the proportion of sand were from 2.25 to 4. All the samples were analyzed by flowability and wet electrical characterization. The flowability of all different mix configuration pastes was studied to comprehend the sand-water relation of the mortar mix and to observe the different water requirements in function of the sands proportion and quarry origin. The results shows that the sand proportion 2.25 and 3.25 in configuration 1 (1/4 lime) had 123 and 124 % respectively, the highest values. The flowability of sand proportion in configuration 2 (1/2 masonry mortar) were closed and above 100%. The mortar samples were also characterized by the electric resistivity test to analyze the porosity of the mortar in relation to the sand aggregate. All the sand proportion of configuration 1 were under the minimum limit, the 2.5 sand proportion were the closest with 9.51 kΩ-cm. With the configuration 2, 3.5 sand proportion at 7 days from bank J show the highest value 15.48 kΩ-cm.
Measurement of Molten Steel Level Using a Single Camera in Top Side-Pouring Twin-Roll Casting
Authors: Zhou You , Xuan Dong Po , Jiang Tian Liang , Fan Wen Hao , Peng Li , Zhou Cheng
Published: October 2023

The molten steel level in twin-roll strip casting (TRC) has a significant impact on the heat transfer process between the molten steel and the rolls, as well as the subsequent solidification process of the steel. Therefore, ensuring a specific and stable molten steel level is crucial for the quality of as-casting strips. To achieve this, a precise and real-time molten steel level detection system is required. This paper utilizes machine vision technology to measure the molten steel level. A general mathematical model for the molten steel level in the TRC process is established. An image processing method for measuring the molten steel level using a single camera is proposed, including image segmentation, edge detection, and multiple coordinate transformations of the molten pool contour. The adverse effect of the inlet or nozzle is taken into account. Experimental measurements were conducted, and the results indicate that a single camera can accurately measure the molten steel level. Potential sources of error or limitations that may impact the accuracy of the proposed method is discussed.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Education
Authors: Karunathilake I. M.
Published: October 2023

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Sericin alleviates pentylenetetrazole kindling epilepsy and associated comorbidities via modulation of GABA-T enzyme and mitochondrial activity
Authors: Grover Sania , Narang Raj Kumar , Singh Shamsher
Published: October 2023

Objective:

To assess the effect of sericin against pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) kindling epilepsy and its associated comorbidities.

Methods:

Epilepsy was induced with PTZ at the dose of 30 mg/kgi.p. on alternative days for 25 days in rats. Sericin was administered orally at the doses of 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg for 35 days. The behavioral activities were performed using an elevated plus maze, forced swim test, and Morris water maze test. A PTZ challenge test was conducted on day 32. On day 35, rats were sacrificed to perform oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, neurotransmitters, GABA-T activity, and histopathological analyses.

Results:

Sericin at 500 and 1000 mg/kg significantly reduced behavioral changes and neuroinflammatory cytokines, as well as improved oxidative stress, mitochondrial enzyme complex activity, neurotransmitter level, and GABA-T enzymatic activity (P<0.05). Moreover, sericin improved the neuronal survival altered by PTZ kindling in rat hippocampus.

Conclusions:

Sericin mitigates epilepsy-associated secondary complications possibly by the modulation of mitochondrial enzyme complexes and GABA-T enzymatic activity.
1H NMR Using Metabolic Study in Body Fluids for Diagnosis of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Adults
Authors: Yadav Pushpa , Sen Manodeep , Srivastava Janmejai K. , Maurya Pradeep K. , Roy Raja
Published: October 2023

Background:

Cryptococcal meningitis is considered to affect HIV patients and those with impaired immune systems. Early identification and treatment are the keys to decreasing morbidity and mortality related to CM. Using 1H NMR spectroscopy, a prospective case–control study will assess the metabolic profile of adults’ serum, urine, and CSF.

Methodology:

The present multicentric study was conducted at Lucknow. The study included 150 participants, out of which there were 31 cryptococcal meningitis cases, 34 positive meningitis controls, and the rest, 85, were disease controls.

Result:

The discriminant function analysis (DFA) of the three biofluids was used to find significant metabolites between the cases and the control group collectively. A group categorization between control group and the cases in serum, urine, and CSF samples was also made possible by the NMR spectral bin-based orthogonal signal correction and principal component analysis score plots of important metabolites produced from DFA. The cases group had a higher proportion of patients with higher CSF protein levels than the positive control group (BM and TM). Acetone was found among urine samples in both control samples, i.e., positive and negative.

Conclusion:

This is the first study to explore biomarkers in serum, urine, and CSF in addition to radiological features and clinical symptoms. Hence, a quick, non-invasive prognosis and diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in adults can be made using clinical and microbiological investigation, as well as metabolomic analysis of urine samples. This study shows that urine can be used as a biofluid to differentiate between Cryptococcus meningitis in adults. However, when compared to the negative control, our sample size was significantly smaller, necessitating further confirmation on a larger sample size.
Genome-Based Therapeutics: Era of Precision Medicine in Genetic Epilepsies and Epileptic Encephalopathies
Authors: Balaji Aarthi , Mohanlal Smilu , Pachat Divya , Babu Sachin Suresh , EK Suresh Kumar , Mamukoya Najiya , Das Syama
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

The recent evolution of genomics has led to the development of targeted therapeutics, revolutionizing medical approaches. This study aimed to assess the impact of genetic testing on the current epilepsy management paradigm with a specific focus on the variability of outcomes subsequent to genetic diagnoses.

Methodology:

Data were collected retrospectively from a cohort of children aged 1–18 years, diagnosed with refractory epilepsy of confirmed genetic origin. The participants received care at a quaternary care center’s pediatric neurology clinic from August 2019 to June 2021. The collected information included demographic characteristics, seizure types, EEG findings, imaging abnormalities, genetic diagnoses, attempted treatments, and seizure outcomes.

Results:

Among the 210 children with confirmed genetic diagnoses, 74 were included in the study. The gender distribution comprised 45 males and 29 females. Within the cohort, 68/74 exhibited single gene variations, with 23 cases associated with sodium/potassium/calcium channelopathies. Precision medicine could be applied to 25/74 cases. 17/74 children (22.97%) experienced a reduction of up to 50% in seizure frequency due to precision medicine implementation.

Conclusion:

While our study indicates the significance of genetic insights in adapting treatment approaches for pediatric epilepsy, it is important to temper our conclusions. The retrospective nature of our study confines our ability to definitively gauge the extent of precision medicine’s utility. Our findings suggest the potential of genetic information to enhance epilepsy management, but the true impact of precision medicine can only be established through prospective investigations.
The Relationship between Maxillary Sinus Volume and Different Cephalometric Characteristics in Orthodontics
Authors: Alqahtani Hamad , Basuhail Sara , Alsulaimani Fahad , Zawawi Khalid H , Barayan Mohammed , Al Turki Ghassan , Abbassy Mona Aly
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

This study aimed to evaluate the maxillary sinus volume (MSV) in both genders in a Saudi sample and among different skeletal patterns.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective cross-sectional study included 52 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of 18 years or older individuals with complete dentition and healthy medical history. MSV was measured as the mean value of both sides in cubic millimeters (mm3) using OnDemand three-dimensional™ Dental. Cephalometric tracings were conducted on cephalograms obtained from CBCT scans. The beta, A × B, and Frankfort-mandibular plane angles were selected to determine the sagittal and vertical skeletal patterns of the study subjects. Descriptive statistics and other tests were conducted. The significance level was set at P < 0.05.

Results:

Fifty-two CBCT scans were included in this study (23 males and 29 females), with a mean age of 36 (±14) years. The mean MSV was 14887 (±5030.79) mm3. Males had statistically significantly larger MSV (16517 ± 5335 mm3) compared with females (13595 ± 4,452 mm3) (P = 0.036). There was no statistically significant difference in MSV among all other cephalometric measurements (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

The MSV in the studied Saudi sample was larger among males. However, different skeletal patterns have no statistically significant differences in MSV.
Diagnosis of Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Tongue after Treatment of Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Esophagus
Authors: Andrade Marília Ferreira , Takita Luiz Carlos , Queiroz Pâmela Ferreira De Sá , Raffaele Regina Maria , Baldo Mario Eduardo , Ramalho Rondon Tosta
Published: October 2023

In the present case report, a patient with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) developed a second primary tumor in the tongue at the same time. Stage III middle esophageal SCC was discovered in a 60-year-old Caucasian male patient who was institutionalized, a smoker, and had previously struggled with alcoholism. Following treatment, the patient was admitted to the hospital for 15 days due to dysphagia and malnutrition. According to him, he had mouth pain while in the hospital. An intraoral examination revealed tooth mobility, bacterial plaque, dental calculus, and a 1.3-cm ulcerated lesion on the right lateral edge of the tongue. During the extraoral examination, no palpable lymph nodes were found in the submandibular or cervical regions. The tongue lesion was excisionally biopsied, and the histological evaluation agreed. The patient was advised to seek treatment for tongue SCC. Given that patients with esophageal SCC have a 9.3%–11.4% risk of developing head-and-neck SCC, multiprofessional follow-up of patients with esophageal SCC is critical for early detection of this cancer.
MicroRNA-584-5p/RUNX family transcription factor 2 axis mediates hypoxia-induced osteogenic differentiation of periosteal stem cells
Authors: Lu Jia-Jia , Shi Xiao-Jian , Fu Qiang , Li Yong-Chuan , Zhu Lei , Lu Nan
Published: October 2023

Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) seriously affects people’s quality of life. Stem cell therapy is considered a promising new option for the clinical treatment of PNI. Dental stem cells, particularly dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), are adult pluripotent stem cells derived from the neuroectoderm. DPSCs have significant potential in the field of neural tissue engineering due to their numerous advantages, such as easy isolation, multidifferentiation potential, low immunogenicity, and low transplant rejection rate. DPSCs are extensively used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, including for the treatment of sciatic nerve injury, facial nerve injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurodegenerative diseases. This article reviews research related to DPSCs and their advantages in treating PNI, aiming to summarize the therapeutic potential of DPSCs for PNI and the underlying mechanisms and providing valuable guidance and a foundation for future research.
Identification Of Leading Sectors As The Growth Pole Of Ambon City
Authors: Matitaputty Izaac Tony , Rumerung Dientje , Oppier Hermi , Louhenapessy Fredy H
Published: October 2023

A growth pole is an area experiencing rapid expansion and is seen as a hub for development, with the potential to influence the development of neighboring areas. This research aims to identify key sectors that can serve as the economic driving force in Ambon city. The study utilized historical data, specifically time series data from the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in 2010 constant prices. The research methodology employed several techniques, including Location Quotient (LQ) analysis, Dynamic Location Quotient (DLQ) analysis, and Klassen Typology analysis, to assess the prominent sectors in Ambon city. Additionally, the Shift-Share Analysis (SSA) approach was used to estimate the impact of these leading sectors on the city's economic growth. The LQ analysis revealed the existence of ten leading sectors in Ambon city. Furthermore, the Klassen Typology analysis categorized these sectors into five developed, five stagnant, five developing, and two underdeveloped sectors. The SSA analysis indicated that four sectors had the highest share value in the province's share component, four sectors showed positive values in the proportional shift component, and eleven sectors exhibited positive values in the differential shift component. The cumulative effect of these three components illustrates the significant impact of these sectors on Ambon city's economic growth.
Teamwork’s Experiences through Project-Based Webinar in English for Public Speaking
Authors: Suharto Ririn Pratiwi
Published: October 2023

Several problems are faced in the English for Public Speaking course. Lecturer wants to implement project-based webinar which held by students’ teamwork. This research aims to identify the implementation of project-based webinar from teamwork’s experiences to organize webinar in English for Public Speaking course. The researcher conducted qualitative method with basic interpretative approach through observation. This research conducted at D-4 English for Tourism Industry, Politeknik Negeri Malang. The subjects were 18 students of the third semester students. Observation was managed along the process of the Project Based Learning implementation in the English for Public Speaking. The result of this study about teamwork’s experiences are being a chief committee, secretary, treasurer, event division, public relation division, also publication and documentation division. The process of the Project Based Learning implementation by creating webinar gives many advantages for the students. It makes the students become more creative and train to be critical due to the problem which is given is based on real problem faced in that time.
Implementasi Dan Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Arsip Dan Tracking Inspeksi Pada BPOM Pekanbaru
Authors: Muhammad Muhammad , Maria Sinta , Simatupang Julianto , Mukhtar Mukhtar
Published: October 2023

At present, BPOM Pekanbaru, in the field of inspection, still uses manual methods for archiving and tracking. Therefore, employees need a long time to do archives because they are still inputted into the Microsoft Excel application. Besides that, to know the status of the submission letter, employees have to go back and forth asking and checking documents from related parties to see whether it has been followed up or not. The purpose of this research is intended for employees who have access rights to make it easier to do archives. For employee tracking activities, it is enough to check the status of the system regarding the progress of the letter and whether it has been followed up or not. The method used is a waterfall; this method is suitable for archiving and tracking problems in the inspection division because it starts from the stages of problem analysis, system design, building the system, and testing the system that has been built. The results of this study are in the form of an archive and tracking information system in the inspection division so that employees can be facilitated in archiving and monitoring documents that have been submitted.
Operational prediction of extreme bushfires
Authors: McRae Rick
Published: October 2023

Fire behaviour is changing as new modes of fire spread dominate in south-eastern Australia, making extreme bushfires significant risk drivers during bad fire seasons. This is linked to changes in climate and landscape hydrology. A Hierarchical Predictive Framework has been developed specifically to predict the risk of extreme bushfires in south-east Australia. It uses temperature anomalies and the accumulation of river drying events to predict seasonal risk. If that risk is raised, a Blow-Up Fire Outlook model looks at fire weather forecasts and fireground context for specific risk prediction. This guides operational intelligence gathering to support decision-making by incident management teams. The Hierarchical Predictive Framework is based on over 20 years of archival data on extreme bushfires and their context. It is intended to work alongside, but not replace, existing operational systems. Tools like the framework can help keep fire crews safe in the face of risks like branched troughs and the rapid rise in prominence of foehn-driven fires in Australia, as well as the rapidly growing threat from fires that spawn pyrocumulonimbus clouds (pyroCbs).
Input-Process-Output of decision-making framework during bushfire
Authors: Adedokun Olufisayo , Egbelakin Temitope , Gajendran Thayaparan , Sher Willy
Published: October 2023

Australia has been grappling with recurring bushfires for over a century, significantly affecting the landscape and communities. Despite this, there has been an increase in residents moving into high-risk bushfire areas. This study aimed to develop a framework that could guide householder decision-making regarding self-evacuation during bushfires by identifying the incentives that encourage early evacuation. The study used a qualitative approach and 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted with residents in the southeast part of New South Wales; a region hardest hit during the 2019–20 summer bushfire season. Thirteen potential incentives that motivate self-evacuation were identified. The framework provides valuable insights into how incentives could influence residents’ decision-making during bushfires. In addition, it serves as a useful reference for policymakers, fire services and emergency management organisations when creating effective ways to encourage early self-evacuation and, ultimately, reduce injury and fatality.
PRÁTICA DOCENTE NA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA POLICIAL E BOMBEIRO MILITAR – PROPOSTA DE UMA METODOLOGIA APLICADA
Authors: Baran Carvalho Fabricio
Published: October 2023

O estudo metodológico do ensino da educação física está difundido na literatura especialmente sob o prisma escolar. No ambiente de ensino policial e bombeiro militar poucos conteúdos explanam sobre metodologias ou práticas docentes na área focados na formação e instrução, e que direcionem o processo para os objetivos específicos destas profissões. Trata-se de um estudo teórico-bibliográfico, de natureza qualitativa. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi utilizada como recurso metodológico com o objetivo de conhecer e integrar os aspectos da metodologia de ensino superior, do ensino da educação física, do treinamento físico policial e bombeiro militar, e suas relações com a saúde e performance dos profissionais de segurança pública, propondo uma metodologia de ensino aplicada. Como resultado, apesar do entendimento de que mais estudos precisam ser direcionados para este tema, o qual apresenta imensa lacuna na literatura nacional, apresenta-se como proposta uma prática docente especializada, baseada em metodologias ativas e que possam produzir conhecimento, habilidades e atitudes nos profissionais, focando o ensino nas vertentes da saúde e da performance profissional, dentro da especificidade das capacidades e habilidades funcionais, projetando-se com contextualização, interdisciplinaridade e transversalidade.
A Comprehensive Review of Real-time Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Techniques: Revolutionizing Natural Fibre Composite Materials Maintenance with IoT
Authors: Arockiasamy Felix Sahayaraj , Suyambulingam Indran , Jenish Iyyadurai , Divakaran Divya , Rangappa Sanjay Mavinkere , Siengchin Suchart
Published: October 2023

Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) and natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) can revolutionize monitoring and maintaining composites. By incorporating sensors and wireless communication technology into the composites, real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance can be achieved. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in the use of IoT for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of NFPCs. This paper covers the various types of sensors used, IoT networks and protocols employed, and data analysis techniques to detect potential issues and predict failures. This paper also highlights the benefits and challenges of using IoT for composite maintenance and this technology’s future directions and potential applications. This review provides valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in composites, the IoT, and predictive maintenance.
The Physical Education Innovation Path of College Students in a Network Environment
Authors: Dr. Manisha M. Pawar
Published: October 2023

Under the new network environment, university student physical education enters the new wisdom development stage. The use of micro-class, multi-media and other intelligent teaching platforms will greatly enrich college students’ physical education resources, and optimize the learning process for students to provide interesting and image learning resources. This article explores the innovation requirement of college students’ physical education in the network environment first, and then through these several years’ teaching experiences, we can easily find the problems existing in the physical education of college students in such environment. At last, we can conclude three innovation paths of college students’ physical education under the network environment, such as improving the network teaching environment, purchasing high-quality network teaching platform for teachers to use, conducting training to enable teachers and students to use the platform proficiently, establishing online course resource package for students to choose, and investing more money to ensure network speed.
Enhancing Purchase Intentions in Boutiques: A Study on Store Atmosphere, Social Media Marketing, and Consumer Lifestyles
Authors: Sinarwaty Sinarwaty , Rommy Nursaban , Putri Naqiah Amanda
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to observe the simultaneous influence of store atmosphere, social media marketing and lifestyle on purchasing decisions and to partially test the individual variables of living environment, social media marketing and lifestyle. Shopper shopping lifestyle. Selection at Youfit Kendari Boutique. The subjects of this research are the consumers of Youfit Kendari Boutique. This study uses a quantitative approach with a total population of 85 employees. The number of samples determined by the census is , so the number of research samples is 85 consumers. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using more than one linear regression. The results of the analysis of this study concluded that the store atmosphere, social media marketing and lifestyle simultaneously have a significant influence on purchasing decisions. The store atmosphere therefore has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Social media marketing has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Lifestyle has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Lifestyle is the most dominant influencing variable in purchasing decisions.
La influencia del caso particular en la estrategia de diversificacion: una investigación sobre altos directivos españoles
Authors: Suárez-Zuloaga Galdiz Ignacio
Published: October 2023

1.er Premio Estudios Financieros 1996.Modalidad: Contabilidad y Administración de Empresas.
La estrategia corporativa, el plan general de la empresa diversificada, es a la vez la favorita y la hijastra de la práctica gerencial contemporánea; la favorita porque los presidentes de las empresas están obsesionados con la diversificación desde principios de los años sesenta, la hijastra porque no hay acuerdo sobre lo que es la estrategia corporativa y -mucho menos- sobre cómo debería formularse (Michael Porter 1987, pág. 43).
Novedades en el Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio
Authors: Ucelay Sanz Ignacio
Published: October 2023

La Ley 13/1996 da nueva redacción al artículo 4.8 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio flexibilizando los requisitos para gozar de exención los bienes y derechos afectos a actividades empresariales y las participaciones en PYMES, básicamente al exigir los requisitos un grupo familiar.
La Ley 14/1996, de cesión de tributos del Estado a las Comunidades Autónomas cede la atribución de competencias normativas en elImpuesto sobre el Patrimonio a las Comunidades Autónomas estableciendo el punto de conexión, el alcance de la competencia normativa y dando nueva redacción a determinados preceptos (mínimo exento y tarifa) ante la ausencia de norma de la Comunidad Autónoma.
Ley 13/1996. Modificaciones en el Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
Authors: López Carbajo Juan M.
Published: October 2023

Como viene siendo habitual en los últimos años, junto a la Ley de Presupuestos Generales del Estado se aprueba la denominada coloquialmente Ley de Acompañamiento (en este caso la Ley 13/1996, de Medidas Fiscales, Administrativas y del Orden Social), cumpliendo con el mandato del Tribunal Constitucional, en diversas sentencias, sobre el contenido de la Ley de Presupuestos Generales del Estado, lo que viene provocando que el legislador recoja en la Ley de Acompañamiento aquellas normas fiscales cuya correcta ubicación en la Ley de Presupuestos Generales del Estado sería dudosa desde el punto de vista constitucional. Por todo ello, ambas normas forman un todo indisociable.
Estudio empírico de las diferencias de primera consolidación en grupos españoles
Authors: García Arrieta María
Published: October 2023

El objetivo básico de este trabajo es la contrastación empírica de cómo en las empresas españolas se reflejan las diferencias producidas en las eliminaciones inversión-fondos propios, así como la importancia que éstas tienen en la información que facilitan las propias empresas. El estudio se propone también comprobar el seguimiento y aplicación de las normas actuales de consolidación.
Para poder realizar el citado objetivo hemos analizado 92 grupos de sociedades (lo que representa el 92,73% del capital admitido a cotización) que depositaron sus cuentas anuales consolidadas en la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores para los ejercicios 1993, 1994 y 1995.
Fiscalidad de los sistemas privados de previsión social: aproximación al derecho comparado
Authors: Hernando Polo Begoña E.
Published: October 2023

La fiscalidad de los denominados instrumentos de ahorro-previsión, es uno de los temas a debate, en el marco más global de reforma de la fiscalidad del ahorro, y es evidente que toda línea de reforma ha de venir precedida por el análisis de la realidad que se pretende modificar.
Por otra parte, el grado creciente de internacionalización y globalización de la economía, demanda cada vez un mayor grado de acercamiento entre los sistemas fiscales nacional e internacional, lo que obliga a una reflexión sobre las similitudes y diferencias que se producen entre ambos sistemas.
Es por ello que a continuación se analiza el régimen tributario de los sistemas privados de previsión social, desde la perspectiva del ahorrador, persona física, tanto en el ámbito de nuestro país, como en el de ciertos países cuyo estudio revierte especial interés, como es el caso del Reino Unido, Francia y Estados Unidos.
Karia’daki Antik Thera Yerleşiminin Arazisinde Hellenistik Bir Rodos Kalesi: Çatalkaya Kalesi
Authors: PAKSOY Sinan
Published: October 2023

Thera akropolünün bulunduğu Okkataş Tepesi’nin 670 m güneyinde yer alan Çatalkaya Kalesi, Hekatomnidler Döneminden Rodos egemenliğine kadar Karia’da sistemli olarak inşa edilen kırsal savunma yapılarının Hellenistik bir modelidir. Kalenin topoğrafik konumunun ve arkeolojik verilerin işaret ettiği gibi Çatalkaya Kalesi, Thera Kenti’nin savunmasına katkıda bulunmasının yanı sıra Keramos Körfezi’nin kuzeyindeki Rodos tahkimat ağını da güçlendirmektedir. Rodos’un askeri ve idari denetimine tabi olan “Bağlı” Peraia arazisinde stratejik konuma sahip olan tahkimat, Hellenistik Dönemde bölgenin savunma düzeninin anlaşılmasını sağlamaktadır. Bu konumuyla tahkimat yapısı aynı zamanda Rodos Devleti’nin Peraia’daki idari yapılanmasının askeri kimliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışmada Çatalkaya Kalesi’nin topoğrafik planı ve karakteristik mimari özellikleri tanımlanmakta, ayrıca tarihi verilere dayanarak Çatalkaya Kalesi’nin Bağlı Peraia’daki konumu, Hellenistik Dönemin jeopolitik koşulları içerisinde ele alınmaktadır. Böylece Çatalkaya’daki tahkimatın Thera yerleşimi ile olan ilişkisi incelenmekte, aynı zamanda yapının garnizon görevi, tahkimatın kurucuları ve muhafızlarının tarihi kimliğine dair değerlendirmeler yapılmaktadır.
Sumaki Höyük Neolitik Dönem Mimarisi: Mimari Plan, Yapı Malzemeleri ve Yerleşim Stratejisindeki Farklılaşmayı Anlamak
Authors: SARIALTUN Savaş
Published: October 2023

Yukarı Mezopotamya Neolitik Dönem yerleşimlerinde sürdürülen yeni kazı ve araştırmalar bugüne kadar bildiklerimizden farklı veriler sunmuştur. Bu veriler Neolitik Dönem'e ilişkin eksik bilgilerimizi tamamlamakla birlikte düşünülenden farklı bir tablo ortaya koymaktadır. Böylece, Yakındoğu tarihöncesi arkeolojisinde ve özellikle Yukarı Mezopotamya'da, uzun süre kabul gören mimari deneyimler, yerleşim stratejisi ve soyal yapı gibi kavramların yeniden sorgulanması gerekliliği açığa çıkmıştır. Bu makale, Yukarı Mezopotamya dağ-ova geçiş bölgesindeki Son-PPNB - İlk Çanak Çömlekli Neolitik bir yerleşim yeri olan Sumaki Höyük’ün mimarisi ve yerleşim düzenindeki farklılaşmanın nedenselliklerini ortaya koymaktır. Ayrıca, bu çalışma Sumaki Höyük özelinde Neolitik Dönem insanlarının bilinçli veya bilinçsiz olarak doğal ortamı nasıl kullandığını, fiziki ya da sosyal ortamı hangi oranda şekillendirdiğini de tartışmaktadır. Ancak çalışmanın asıl amacı, GÖ 9000-8100 yılları arasında Yukarı Mezopotamya kültürel devinim sürecine dair tartışmalara Sumaki Höyük Neolitik yerleşmesi ve mimari verileriyle katılmaktır.
Türkçede Sezdirim: Duvar Yazıları Örneği
Authors: YIKMIŞ Sezergül
Published: October 2023

Dünya sürekli bir devinim halindedir ve bu devinimin parçalarından biri de iletişimdir. Sosyal bir varlık olan insan, çeşitli kanallar yoluyla çevresiyle sürekli iletişim halindedir. Sözlü olarak eş zamanlı sürdürülen iletişim, yazılı olduğunda devamlılığını hem eş zamanlı hem de art zamanlı olarak sürdürmektedir. Yüzlerce yıl öncesinden yazılan bir edebî eser asırlar sonra bile sayısız okura ulaşır ve yazar edebî eser vasıtasıyla okurlarıyla iletişim kurmaya devam eder. Duvar yazıları da bu iletişim yollarından biridir. İnsan eski çağlarda mağara duvarlarına yazdığı yazılarla farkında olmadan diğer insanlarla hem eş zamanlı hem de art zamanlı olarak iletişime geçmiş, hatta anonim günceler tutarak tarihe not düşmüştür. Öyle ki duvarlar ortak iletişim alanları olmuş, belki sosyal baskı belki de erk baskısı yoluyla söyleyemediklerimizi illegal bir yolla kamuya açık alanların duvarlarına yazarak hem kendimizi ifade etme ihtiyacımızı doyurmuş hem de duygularımıza ortaklar bularak iletişimimizi devam ettirmeye çalışmışız. Her ne yolla olursa olsun gerçekleşen iletişimin temeli alıcı ve vericinin dış dünyayı iletme ve algılama biçimi üzerine gerçekleşir, kimi zaman ileti yüzey yapıda doğrudan sunulurken kimi zaman da derin yapıya yerleştirilen sezdirimlerden elde edilen çıkarımlarla oluşur. Duyguların açıkça söylen(e)mediği, imanın ya da ifadeleri örtülü olarak söylemenin makbul olduğu toplumlarda sezdirim kullanımı da yaygınlaşmaya başlar. Bu çalışmada bir iletişim yolu olan duvar yazılarındaki sezdirimler üzerinde durulmuştur. Çalışmanın derlem alanı Eskişehir Merkez mahallelerinden tesadüfi örneklem yoluyla elde etiğimiz duvar yazılarıdır.
Platon’da Dil Felsefesi ve Epistemoloji İlişkisi
Authors: AKGUN KAYA Elif
Published: October 2023

Platon’un “Kratylos” diyaloğu, adların kökenini, dilin gerçekliği anlama, ifade etme ve bilgiye ulaşmadaki rolünü incelediği eseridir. Platon’a göre dil, sadece iletişimi sağlayan bir araç değil; aynı zamanda gerçekliği ifade etmenin ve anlamanın bir yoludur. Bu şekliyle düşünsel, epistemolojik ve ontolojik olarak derinlemesine bir anlam taşır. Ancak dilin sınırlamaları ve soyut kavramları ifade etme yeteneği, doğru bilginin elde edilmesinde bazı zorluklar yaratır. Bu bağlamda, Platon’un dil felsefesi, bilginin nasıl ifade edildiğine ve anlaşıldığına dair temel soruları içerir. Bilgi felsefesi açısından Platon, gerçek bilginin formların (idealar) bilgisi olduğunu savunur. “İdealar”, duyusal dünyanın ötesindeki evrensel gerçeklikleri temsil eder. Bu noktada dilin soyut kavramları nasıl ifade ettiği ve gerçek bilgiyi nasıl yansıttığı cevaplanması gereken sorulardır. Platon, dilin soyut kavramları ifade etmek ve gerçek bilgiye ulaşmak için bir araç olarak nasıl kullanıldığını gösterir. Platon’a göre gerçek bilgi, duyusal dünyanın ötesine geçerek soyut düşüncenin dünyasına ulaşmayı gerektirir. Ancak, dilin sınırlılıkları gerçek bilgiye ulaşma sürecini zorlaştırabilir. Platon’un “bölünmüş çizgi analojisi” ve “mağara alegorisi,” dilin sınırlamalarını ve gerçek bilgiye ulaşmadaki zorluğu vurgular. Platon’a göre dil, soyut kavramları tam anlamıyla ifade edemez; bu nedenle gerçek bilgiyi elde etmek için soyut düşüncenin en yüksek seviyelerine ulaşmak gerekmektedir. Dolayısıyla dil, düşünsel dünyanın sınırlarını aşmada araç olarak kullanılabilir; ancak gerçek bilgiye ulaşmak için akıl yoluyla çaba harcanması gerekir. Platon’un idealizmi de gerçek bilginin soyut formlar âleminde var olduğunu ve bu bilgiye akıl yoluyla, entelektüel araçlarla ulaşmanın gerekliliğini vurgular. Bu makalede, Platon’un dille ilgili görüşleri bilgi felsefesi temelinde ele alınarak dilin; gerçeğin, “idealar”ın bilgisine ulaşmadaki işlevi ve bu bilgiyi nasıl ifade ettiği ve dilin sınırlılığı konusu incelenmektedir.