bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cost-Effective Large Data Batch Processing for Call Center Transcripts Using AWS Lambda Functions
Authors: Gupta Himanshu
Published: September 2024

As enterprises increasingly rely on cloud services for scalable data processing, optimizing cost and efficiency in handling large datasets has become a priority. This paper explores the use of AWS Lambda for large-scale batch processing of call center transcripts, where data is stored in partitioned S3 buckets. We design a fault-tolerant and cost-effective architecture that leverages Lambda functions to process these datasets during off-peak hours, taking advantage of AWS’s pay-as-you-go pricing model. Our approach includes a retry logic for handling failures, ensuring the robustness of the system. The processed data, comprising AI-generated call transcripts, is saved back to S3. Through extensive experimentation, we demonstrate the efficiency of our method in terms of both cost and performance, making it a viable solution for large-scale data processing tasks in cloud environments.
Emotion Based Music Player through Face Recognition System
Authors: Varyani Miss. Harsha , Late Prof. R. B. , Dharashive Prof. N. G.
Published: September 2024

The goal of this work is to build an emotion detect system which can analyze basic facial expression of human. In this project a method is presented for mood detection based on humans face emotions. The proposed method used the humans face to identify the mood of that human and finally using this result play the audio file which related to human’s emotion. Firstly system takes the human face as input then the further process will going on. Face detection and eye detection is carried out. After that using feature extraction technique to recognize the human face. This method helps to recognize the human’s emotion using feature of face image. Through the feature extraction of lip, mouth, and eyes, eyebrow, those feature points are found. If the input face wills matches exactly to the emotions base datasets face then we can identify the humans exact emotion to play the emotion related audio file also we will fetch the news data based on user preferences using API. Recognition under different environmental conditions can be achieved by training on limited number of characteristics faces. The proposed approach is simple, efficient, and accurate. System play’s very important role in recognition and detection related field.
Rolling Process in Metal Forming: A Brief Review
Authors: Bhardwaj Dr. Ajay R. , Shrivastva Dr. Krishna S.
Published: September 2024

The present study is about a brief review regarding rolling process. Metal forming process also known as solid state manufacturing process and rolling process is widely used conventional manufacturing method. In rolling technique, the raw metal passes between a rotating rolls which rotates in opposite direction resulting in reduction in thickness and change in cross section of the metal to achieve a desired shape. The permanent deformation of metal takes place due to compressive force applied by the rotating rollers on the work piece, the high compressive stress develops due to friction between the rollers and the surface of raw material. Length of contact between the rolls and workpiece is generally much smaller than the width of the sheet passing through it. The shape produced by rolling process may be plate, sheet, strip and sections such as rails, beams, channels, angles rods, bar etc
A Systemic Literature Review on Ecological Approach in Language Teaching; State of the Art and Future Direction
Authors: Alfiatus Syarofah  , Hasanah Mamluatul , Muassomah  , Bahruddin Uril , Lateef Onireti Ibraheem
Published: September 2024

This study explored how to use ecological approach to provide more contextual and relevant learning experiences for students. The use of an ecological approach in language learning is systematically reviewed in this work using a comprehensive literature review methodology. The review process is methodologically designed as a result of these processes adhering to a clear and transparent framework. The 35 articles found are then selected by inclusion and exclusion categories to produce 7 articles for analysis according to the literature review focusing on language learning both internally and externally. Key findings from the selected studies are examined to acquire a thorough grasp of the impact of ecological techniques in language learning environments. The findings of the analysis demonstrate that an ecological approach to language acquisition has the potential to significantly improve students' learning experiences by using an inclusive, responsive, and holistic approach.
From Harmony to Unison: The Evolution of Diplomatic Immunities (1814–1964)
Authors:   Aix-Marseille University, Pelao-Radiņš Jean-Charles
Published: September 2024

Diplomatic immunities are still in debate today after more than 1000 years of existence even after they have been codified by the international community in 1964. This article aims to provide an overview on the evolutions of one of the key juridical tools in international relations to better understand the rise of contemporary international law. Our sources and studies show that those unique tools, even if they always had significance, also suffered from a lack of theoretical basis that created a dichotomy between doctrine and practice. Therefore, although has a strong political importance, the evolution of the concept shows a logical pattern in the history of law that can only be explained through a cross-analysis of law and history.
Krievijas impērijas Likumdošanas komisijas darbība (1767–1768): Baltijas privilēģiju jautājums
Authors:   Valmieras muzejs, Ļebezovs Germans
Published: September 2024

Saskaņā ar 1721. gada Nīstades miera līguma nosacījumiem Baltijas provinces tika pievienotas Krievijas impērijai, Vidzemes aristokrātijai garantējot īpašas pārvaldes privilēģijas, kuras tiesiski netika atrunātas Krievijas impērijas likumdošanā. Krievijas impērijas imperatore Katrīna II vēlējās ieviest vienotu likumdošanu visā Krievijas impērijā, izveidojot jaunu Likumdošanas komisijas institūciju, kuras pamatā būtu vienotas likumu normas, lēmumu pieņemšanas procesā iesaistot dažādu kārtu un reģionu pārstāvjus no visas impērijas. Referāta mērķis ir salīdzināt Krievijas impērijas Likumdošanas komisijas deputātu ziņojumus par Baltijas privilēģiju saglabāšanu vienotas likumdošanas ieviešanas laikā. Izvērtējot pieejamos avotu materiālus, secināts, ka Baltijas privilēģiju jautājums atklāja pastāvošās pretrunas starp Baltijas provinču un Krievijas impērijas savstarpējām likumdošanas tiesību normām.
INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE VALUES ON THE PROCESS OF FORMING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Maksimova L.N.
Published: September 2024

Organizational culture formation schemes are analyzed from the viewpoint of social interaction. Various values effecting the formation of organizational culture and motivation of its employees are considered.
Programa Arte, Cultura e Cidadania - Cultura Viva
Authors: Calabre Lia
Published: September 2024

No presente artigo pretendemos revisitar o Cultura Viva a partir de alguns aspectos considerados como os diferenciais do Programa, que permitiram a interação e a integração de diferentes agentes e atores culturais ao longo do território brasileiro - em geral de territórios e segmentos pouco atendidos pelo Estado. As redes e teias que foram sendo tecidas nos encontros e desencontros do programa nessas quase duas décadas de existência do mesmo, contribuíram muito para uma articulação potente que cumpriu um papel fundamental no momento da emergência sanitária, do Covid 19.
Diversidade socioeconômica no consumo e rendimento do setor cultural no Brasil
Authors: Santos Lília Vitória Oliveira dos , Brito Danyella Juliana Martins de , Silva Marcus Vinícius Amaral e
Published: September 2024

O setor da cultura representa um eixo relevante para a economia brasileira em termos de fomento e desenvolvimento econômico, por conseguinte, este trabalho visa examinar como este segmento está dividido em relação aos diferentes perfis familiares de consumo. Os grupos familiares são categorizados de acordo com gênero, cor da pele e renda. Adicionalmente, observa-se o impacto no setor cultural, e em toda a economia, de um choque positivo na demanda final do setor, em termos de emprego, produto e renda, através da abordagem de insumo-produto. Os principais resultados mostram que o grupo familiar de renda alta, a despeito de compreender um número relativamente menor de indivíduos, é responsável por mais da metade do consumo de bens e serviços culturais e artísticos. Ademais, dentro desse grupo de alta renda, o perfil que mais consome é o das famílias de principal responsável homens brancos. O grupo familiar de renda média, apesar de possuir pouco mais da metade dos indivíduos, representa apenas 36,5% do consumo em cultura. O grupo de renda baixa, representando o menor percentual dos três grupos de renda, constitui somente 7,25% do consumo total. No que concerne ao choque positivo na demanda final do setor cultural, houve um acréscimo de R$ 1,025 bilhão no segmento cultural e de R$ 1,593 bilhão em toda a economia, em termos de produção. Em relação aos postos de trabalho, tal choque positivo na demanda final do setor cultural é responsável por gerar 29.191 novos empregos no setor da cultura, e 33.076 empregos adicionais na economia como um todo. No que tange a variação dos rendimentos do setor cultural, houve um aumento de 324 milhões, e na economia a adição foi de 439 milhões. Por fim, no que diz respeito a relevância para a economia, e para o setor cultural, das doze tipologias de famílias, foi constatado que em termos de produção e emprego, os consumos mais expressivos são os das famílias de principal responsável homens brancos de renda alta, e os menores são observados entre as famílias de principal responsável mulheres brancas de renda baixa.
dimensão econômica solidária na Política Nacional Cultura Viva
Authors: Freitas Carolina Gonçalves de , Cunha Juliana Caetano da
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar um debate sobre a economia da cultura a partir da dimensão econômica solidária de experiências culturais comunitárias do estado de Santa Catarina, com ênfase em suas características organizacionais e considerando a problemática do desenvolvimento e das contradições da cultura como política de desenvolvimento e da cultura como commodity. Igualmente, busca identificar elementos que compõem a construção da Política Nacional Cultura Viva fundamentando-se nos princípios da economia solidária, na perspectiva comunitária, na produção e articulação em rede como estratégia emancipatória para a cultura. Nesse contexto, a Política Nacional Cultura Viva busca uma alternativa para os trabalhadores da cultura, e a economia solidária se apresenta como uma possibilidade de geração de trabalho e renda que combina autogestão, cooperação e solidariedade.
Cultura Viva - 20 anos: uma análise da trajetória entre programa, política e conceito em políticas públicas de cultura
Authors: Lima Deborah Rebello , Rodrigues Luiz Augusto F.
Published: September 2024

Este artigo se volta para uma breve análise histórica da Política Nacional de Cultura Viva (PNCV)  que, em 2024, completa 10 anos de institucionalização. Vale enfatizar que a efeméride também se vincula aos 10 anos de criação do programa de cooperação internacional IberCultura Viva, construído em inspiração ao modelo brasileiro. Além de representar os 20 anos de operação local do “conceito Cultura Viva”  enquanto ideário de política pública. Parte-se do pressuposto que a análise desta política, em suas mais variadas frentes, é um elemento importante para compreender o caso brasileiro. Afinal, é pertinente se debruçar sobre um objeto, um exemplo de política cultural de corte contemporâneo, que apesar do início tímido e com uma operação não tão complexa, alcançou uma importância política e uma visibilidade surpreendentes. Este artigo busca refletir em três dimensões. A primeira mergulha na depuração do conceito cultura viva e suas interlocuções como política pública de cultura. A segunda perspectiva debate sobre o exercício da Cultura Viva ao “provocar” a invenção do Estado: podemos inferir sobre a experiência de gestão do então programa em proporcionar debates sobre novos instrumentos e operações de políticas. E, por último, tratamos da dimensão de arregimentação política, da provocação à cultura política nacional de desarticulação para uma mudança de 180º e a reivindicação de uma gestão compartilhada. A análise proposta busca enfatizar a importância da PNCV como uma ação estruturante de uma nova agenda de políticas públicas de cultura.
A Student-Led Patient Navigation Program: Assessing the Goals of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Authors: Teaw Shannon , Annapureddy Drupad , Wang Ethan , Speed Shelley , Gimpel Nora
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Homeless populations face higher barriers to health care access. A student-led patient navigation program (PNP) was established pairing groups of trained medical students, who serve as patient navigators, together with an individual experiencing homelessness (IEH) to develop goals tailored to each IEH’s needs. The purpose of this study was to collect data pertaining to the goals of IEH centered on the social determinants of health (SDH) domains.
Methods: IEH were invited to voluntarily participate in the program and patient navigators met with IEH weekly for a 12-week period to guide and connect patients with resources to accomplish the patients’ goals. Manual review of each IEH’s goals was performed and categorized according to SDH domains and further categorized into subdomains using qualitative content analysis.
Results: A total of 86 goals were categorized for 19 participants, with an average of 4.5 goals per IEH. The most common goals were related to “economic stability” (n=34), followed by “health care access” (n=25), “neighborhood and built environment” (n=11), “social and community context” (n=10), and lastly “education access” (n=6). The most common goals based on subcategories were related to “housing” (n=13) and “employment and career development” (n=10).
Conclusion: “Economic stability” and “health care access-related” goals were the most common among IEH participants. Subcategorization analyses revealed that “obtaining identification documentation (ID)” was a common goal that did not easily fit into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC)-defined categories but provided insight into necessary services. Characterizing the goals of IEH permits the development of targeted resources to assist IEH and bridge health care accessibility gaps.
Family Medicine Clerkship Directors’ Remediation of Faculty With Mistreatment Concerns: Results From a CERA Clerkship Directors Survey
Authors: Huang William Y. , Zhou Yuanyuan , Atkinson Jonnae , Barning Kenneth , Keen Misbah , Purkiss Joel
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Little is known about how frequently family medicine (FM) clerkship directors remediate faculty with student mistreatment concerns and their comfort level in performing the remediations. In this exploratory study, we investigated factors associated with the number of faculty remediated for student mistreatment concerns by FM clerkship directors and the comfort level of FM clerkship directors in remediating these faculty.
Methods: Data were collected as part of the 2022 Council of Academic Family Medicine Educational Research Alliance (CERA) survey of FM clerkship directors. FM clerkship directors provided responses on how frequently they remediated faculty with mistreatment concerns and their comfort level in performing remediations.
Results: Ninety-four of 159 FM clerkship directors (59.1%) responded to the survey. FM clerkship directors remediated more community faculty than employed faculty (P<.001). FM clerkship directors at schools where a larger percentage of students spent at least half of their rotation with a community faculty (P=.002) or where there were a higher percentage of paid community faculty (P=.004) were more likely to have remediated community faculty. FM clerkship directors reported more comfort in remediating employed faculty compared to community faculty (P=.048). FM clerkship directors with access to a formal mechanism for remediation (P=.016) or having a better adequacy in number of precepting sites (P=.041) reported higher comfort levels in remediating community faculty.
Conclusions: Our study identified factors associated with remediating family medicine clerkship faculty with mistreatment concerns. Additional research is needed to determine the most effective strategies to remediate faculty with mistreatment concerns.
Implementación de la metodología BPM para el análisis del proceso de autoevaluación. caso de estudio: UNAD
Authors: González Clavijo Claudio Camilo , Correa Rodríguez Arellys de Jesús , Cuervo Diaz Nathalia Andrea
Published: September 2024

La metodología BPM es una herramienta eficaz que permite comprender y mejorar los procesos existentes en una organización, con el objetivo de aumentar la eficiencia y eficacia de los procesos. El presente documento tiene por objetivo analizar el proceso de autoevaluación en la Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD) mediante la implementación metodología de Gestión de Procesos de Negocios BPM y en combinación con la notación de modelo de procesos de negocio BPMN proporciona como resultado el modelamiento del estado actual del proceso y su rediseño mediante el estado futuro, como punto de partido para la optimización del proceso.
Evaluación de la experiencia de usuario y usabilidad de personas con discapacidad en las plataformas de la UNAD
Authors: Toquica Rodriguez Diana Marcela
Published: September 2024

El proyecto Evaluación de la experiencia de usuario y usabilidad de personas con discapacidad en las plataformas de la UNAD, tiene como objetivo principal la accesibilidad y usabilidad de las plataformas académicas de la universidad abierta y a distancia UNAD, para personas con discapacidad, con el fin de identificar y priorizar áreas de mejora y garantizar una experiencia de usuario satisfactoria y equitativa para todos los usuarios. Para lograr este objetivo, se realizará una revisión sistemática de la literatura con el fin de identificar las mejores prácticas y recomendaciones para el diseño accesible y la experiencia de usuario de personas con discapacidad en el uso de las plataformas académicas de la UNAD. Además, se evaluará el cumplimiento de las normativas y estándares internacionales de accesibilidad web en cada plataforma. Para la evaluación de la experiencia de usuario y usabilidad se utilizarán técnicas y herramientas específicas, adaptadas a las necesidades de las personas con discapacidad, con el fin de recopilar información valiosa para la mejora de las plataformas académicas. También se llevarán a cabo pruebas de usabilidad con personas con discapacidad, con el fin de evaluar el nivel de accesibilidad y la facilidad de uso de las plataformas. Con los resultados obtenidos se espera mejorar la accesibilidad y la usabilidad de las plataformas académicas de la UNAD para las personas con discapacidad, promoviendo la inclusión y la igualdad de oportunidades en el acceso a la educación y la información.
COMPOST /AS/ COMPOSITION : AN ARCHEOLOGY OF AUTO-EATING
Authors: Anna Nygren
Published: September 2024

This exposition is a free but un-in-dependent (yes yes complex) reflexion from my ongoing research project on auto/theory aut/istic art/istic achive work is presented as a multi-media work-in-progress chewing itself and re-inventing different ways of re-using it's own material and philosophical heritage. It combines the professional with amateurism, naïveté, affection, private stuff, too-strange-de/signs. The project considers weird and possibly feminist ways of regarding the self as, a kind of digestive system, never separated from bodily metabolism, never separated from earthly or cosmic re-livings of materials and ideas and desires. It works through queer and neuroqueer formulations of textual and textile lives and matters.
Η ΑΝΑΠΝΟΗ ΚΑΙ Η ΣΤΑΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΣΩΜΑΤΟΣ, ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΙΔΑΝΙΚΗ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ ΤΟΥ ΉΧΟΥ ΜΕ ΈΜΦΑΣΗ ΣΤΟ ΌΜΠΟΕ.
Authors: Χρήστος Τσόγιας-Ραζάκοβ
Published: September 2024

Η αναπνοή και η στάση του σώματος,
για την ιδανική παραγωγή του ήχου με έμφαση στο όμποε.

Συγγράφηκε στα πλαίσια του διδάσκοντος μαθήματος: Παιδαγωγική και Διδακτική Οργάνου ΙΙΙ, του Τμήματος
Μουσικών Σπουδών, του Ιόνιου Πανεπιστημίου, το έτος 2016.

Ο σκοπός της εργασίας είναι διττός, να δοθεί μία σύντομη περιγραφή της λειτουργίας του αναπνευστικού συστήματος με τεκμηριωμένα παραδείγματα, πώς η ''ορθή'' στάση του σώματος επηρεάζει την λειτουργία του αναπνευστικού συστήματος. Αλλά και να συμβάλλει στον τρόπο διδασκαλίας της αναπνοής, για μία ιδανική παραγωγή του ήχου, κυρίως στο όργανο - όμποε, όπου έχει ιδιαίτερα χαρακτηριστικά λόγω της φυσιολογίας του οργάνου.

Επιπλέον, όσον αφορά την τεχνική της αναπνοής δίνει μία εναλλακτική οπτική, πέρα το ''μηχανικό'' στοιχείο της, αλλά περισσότερο ως ένα αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι της μουσικής γλώσσας, με ποιοτικά χαρακτηριστικά. Συμπληρωματικά, παρουσιάζονται διάφορες ασκήσεις για την αναπνοή, με την κάθε άσκηση να αποσκοπεί σε έναν διαφορετικό σκοπό. Οι ασκήσεις κυρίως αφορούν τους ομποΐστες, λόγω του ιδιαίτερου συνδυασμού της αναπνοής με το καλάμι του όμποε και των ποικίλων χαρακτηριστικών του.

Χρήστος Τσόγιας-Ραζάκοβ
Παιδαγωγική και Διδακτική Οργάνου ΙΙΙ.
Κέρκυρα: Ιόνιο Πανεπιστήμιο, 2016.
Utilizing Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy Outcomes in an Asian Population
Authors: Lim Beth S.Y. , Yang Qian , Choolani Mahesh , Gardner Daphne S.L. , Chong Yap Seng , Zhang Cuilin , Chan Shiao-Yng , Li Ling-Jun
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

We explored the potential value of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in early pregnancy in predicting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and pregnancy outcomes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The study recruited 103 multiethnic Asian pregnant women with overweight or obesity from a hospital-based, prospective cohort. All of them had worn blinded CGM devices in early pregnancy and underwent the universal GDM screening at 24–28 gestation weeks. Models were selected based on early pregnancy risk factors and CGM-derived parameters to compare their respective predictive values for GDM and pregnancy outcomes.

RESULTS

Eighteen GDM cases were ascertained. CGM-derived novel parameters demonstrated greater performance (e.g., area under the curve: 0.953 vs. 0.722) for predicting incident GDM compared with the model using traditional risks. Such novel CGM-derived parameters significantly differentiated primary cesarean and large-for-gestational age babies.

CONCLUSIONS

Our data suggest CGM's potential clinical utility in the first trimester for predicting GDM and adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly in individuals with overweight or obesity.
Commentary on “Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada Syndrome Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination: Th2 to Th1 Transition-related Molecular Machinery”
Authors: Daungsupawong Hinpetch , Wiwanitkit Viroj
Published: September 2024

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Real-time analysis of inline sensor data during USP-laser machining
Authors: Žurić Milena , Sukhbold Goomaral
Published: September 2024

The challenge of monitoring ultrashort-pulse laser microstructuring lies in the stringent requirements for both spatial and temporal accuracy. Additionally, the monitoring system must not interfere with the processing. This challenge is addressed by employing high-speed off-axis collection of secondary optical emissions. The spatial information is derived from the current processing position, which is recorded synchronously with the emission intensities. A field programmable gate array-based system is used for real-time data collection, synchronization, analysis, and feedback generation. Defects that arise during machining are located as they appear on the workpiece surface, triggering a correction procedure, such as a laser-polishing pass. Furthermore, we compare this method with a data-driven approach using a model that analyzes heatmaps created from photodiode time series and scan positions. A neural network, trained with labels generated by the analytical algorithm and human assistance, detects defects even when the analytical method fails.
Assessment of the influence of means and methods for calculating the equatorial and horizontal coordinates of the luminaries on the accuracy of astronomical observation
Authors: Kirillov Nikolai Olegovich
Published: September 2024

The objective possibility of difficulties in the use of global satellite navigation systems is considered and their negative impact on navigation safety is investigated. An objective increase in the place and role of nautical astronomy in ensuring the navigational safety of navigation in modern conditions is justified. The factors influencing the accuracy of astronomical observations are considered, and an a priori assessment of their accuracy is made, including the currently existing means and methods for calculating the coordinates of the luminaries. The influence of the accuracy of calculating the coordinates of the luminaries on the accuracy of astronomical observations in general is estimated. It is shown that the means and methods of nautical astronomy currently available on ships of the fleet do not allow fulfilling the requirements of IMO Resolution A.1046 to ensure the necessary accuracy of navigation. The need for legislative consolidation of requirements for the accuracy of navigation in the absence of signals from global satellite navigation systems is indicated. It is proposed to use IMO Resolution A.529. The possibility and urgent need for the development and introduction into navigation practice of automated astrogation systems based on new principles of measurement and processing of astrogation parameters are outlined, which will dramatically increase both the accuracy of astronomical observations and the probability of their implementation. It is proposed to use the experience gained in the Russian Navy in the creation and application of such systems. It is proved that the currently available software products for automated calculation of the coordinates of the luminaries can be used in the software of such systems.
Adhesion of epoxy compaund to aluminum bronze
Authors: Tsvetkov Yuriy Nickolayevich , Vlasov Mikhail Yur'evich , Fiaktistov Yaroslav Olegovich
Published: September 2024

The possibility to heighten the adhesion of the epoxy coating to metal surface by varying the hardener content was investigated. The experiments were conducted on the epoxy composition made up of modified epoxy resin K-153 and hardener (polyethylene polyamine). The prepared compositions contained the following percentage of the hardener: 6.1, 7.0, 7.7, 8.3, 9.5, 10.7, 11.9 and 13.0% by volume. Two series of the experiments were carried out. The goal of the first one was to evaluate the degree of the completeness of epoxy oligomers spatial stitching in hardening. The evaluation was indirect and consisted in measuring the acoustic impedance of the compositions. The second series was carried out to determine the adhesion of the epoxy compositions to bronze BrAZhNMts9-4-4-1, similar by make-up to the bronze BrA9Zh4N4L, used to manufacture ship propellers. The compositions were applied over the plates made of the bronze BrAZhNMts9-4-4-1, the plates were preliminary ground to obtain the values of the roughness parameter Ra of the working surface ranged from 0.5 to 0.9 μm. The stress was measured to break the hardened epoxy coatings off the bronze plate. The results showed that the break-off stress changes with the hardener contents just the opposite way as the epoxy coating acoustic impedance does, and the less completed the process of cross-linking the higher the adhesion of the epoxy coating to the bronze surface. When the hardener content exceeds 9.5-10% by volume the values of adhesion strength and acoustic impedance stop varying: break-off stress takes on a constant minimum value, and acoustic impedance takes on a constant maximum value. In decreasing the hardener content lower than 9.5-10% by volume the adhesion begins to rise. An increase in adhesion is accounted for by an increase in the relative fraction of the epoxy groups with the decrease in hardener concentration. With a decrease in hardener content the scatter of the adhesion values multiplies, the latter is explained by the rise in the epoxy properties sensitivity to hardening conditions with a decrease in the quantity of the hardener.
Gambaran Home Literacy Environment pada Anak Usia 3–6 Tahun di Kota Medan
Authors: Ginting Monalysa , Purwanti Margaretha
Published: September 2024

Keterampilan literasi dan minat membaca masyarakat yang rendah masih menjadi tantangan bagi Indonesia, termasuk Medan sebagai salah satu kota besar. Penguatan fondasi literasi dimulai sejak anak berusia dini, yaitu keterampilan pramembaca dan menulis anak yang sering disebut sebagai emergent literacy. Keterampilan literasi dini ini dapat ditingkatkan melalui keterlibatan orang tua dalam menyediakan home literacy environment yang baik bagi anak. Studi ini bertujuan melihat gambaran dari home literacy environment yang dimiliki oleh anak berusia 3–6 tahun di Kota Medan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 398 partisipan. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui pengisian kuesioner Home Literacy Environment yang dikembangkan oleh Buvaneswari dan Padakannaya (2017) berdasarkan lima dimensi dengan seluruh koefisien ɷ di atas .70. Adapun hasil penelitian menunjukkan mayoritas anak berusia 3–6 tahun di Kota Medan memiliki lingkungan fisik literasi, kebiasaan literasi orang tua, kebiasaan literasi anak, serta interaksi orang tua dan anak selama melakukan aktivitas literasi berada dalam kategori sedang, sedangkan keyakinan orang tua mengenai literasi berada dalam kategori tinggi. Meskipun demikian, home literacy environment belum cukup optimal karena kegiatan membaca masih minim dilakukan, baik oleh orang tua maupun anak. Peran sekolah masih dianggap lebih dominan untuk mengajarkan keterampilan literasi pada anak.
The Legal Protection in The Use of Authentic Deeds in The Patent License Agreements
Authors: Mulyana Silvia Sofiatunnisa , Fauza Mayana Ranti , Gultom Elisatris
Published: September 2024

This research examines the urgency of incorporating authentic deeds in patent licensing agreements and formulating such documents to establish legal safeguards that enhance the effectiveness of patent licensing ventures. This study employed a normative juridical approach with analytical descriptive methods. The results showed that the integration of authentic deeds in patent licensing agreements ensures legal certainty for the involved parties, as these deeds serve as conclusive evidence to validate legal actions taken by the parties. Furthermore, authentic deeds act as a deterrent against bad faith actions by preventing parties from disavowing the agreement's contents. Additionally, there are no specific government-mandated formulations for patent licensing agreements. To achieve optimal legal protection, the formulation of an authentic deed in a patent license agreement should encompass aspects such as license exclusivity, limitations on patent usage, annual patent fees, information disclosure clauses, the equilibrium of patent use, sanctions, and dispute resolution.
Normative Review of The Dissolution of Limited Companies Proposed by Shareholders
Authors: Dana Arta Erlangga , Putri Aju , Janti
Published: September 2024

This study explains the legal framework governing the dissolution of Limited Liability Companies in Indonesia based on the Limited Liability Company Law (UUPT), with an emphasis on proposals encouraged by the General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS). Acknowledging the multifaceted nature of dissolution, this research emphasizes its far-reaching impact on employees, creditors, and society at large. The normative juridical approach is a methodological framework based on primary legal sources, which includes a comprehensive review of theories, concepts, legal principles and statutory regulations related to the subject matter under study. The legal consequence for a Limited Liability Company (PT) that does not undergo a liquidation process is that the company's continued existence remains, so that it is subject to ongoing legal obligations and administrative requirements which can result in sanctions and fines, while the inability to terminate legal entity status can complicate taxation issues. , licensing, and corporate governance.
Political Education Law Determination of Political Parties in Indonesia
Authors: Feridiansyah Adham , Darkhan Azamat
Published: September 2024

The political party system in Indonesia often causes confusion among the local populace, as political parties are the primary actors in a democratic society. Political participation is crucial for a substantive democracy state, and the public needs to understand the importance of political parties through political education. Two main concerns are designing an ideal political education model to encourage political participation and reconciling with parties that do not engage in political education. The study suggests discussing a political education model for the public and promoting campaigns to encourage political parties to provide political education. The results of political parties should be evaluated through the efforts of the BPK and inspectorates, and their results should be made publicly available. The article is written using first- and second-class legal materials, using the method of defiance known
Role of technology development, organizational development and individual development on knowledge sharing in developing country
Authors: Junejo Ikramuddin , Rahoo Liaquat Ali , Hossain Md Billal , Ejaz Faisal , Ejaz Sarmad , Illés Csaba Bálint
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this research study is to identify the factors of knowledge sharing among library professionals of higher educational institutions of Pakistan. There are very few studies on the knowledge exchange between library professionals in Pakistan’s higher education institutions. In this study model which has all the elements used to examine the knowledge sharing, in the study researcher investigate the impact of technological, organizational and individual on library professionals’ knowledge sharing behavior. The study adopted a descriptive survey design as research design and quantitative as type of research type. Questionnaire was adapted and used to collect data from 240 librarians through Google form survey in the higher educational institutions. The population of study is higher educational institutions of Pakistan. Convenience sampling techniques was used for data collection. The data were analyzed through the measurement model and structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The results of the study technological development, organizational development and individual development are significant for knowledge sharing in higher educational intuitions in Pakistan. This study gave new insights through to policy makers for the future polices to higher authorities.
Chatbots in education in Web of Science from 2016 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Al-Zahrani Amirah , Khalil Ibrahim , Awaji Bakri , Mohsen Mohammed
Published: September 2024

Despite the surge of publication of chatbots in the recent years in the field of education, we have little to know how this area has been researched so far, and the metrics of this type of research is still not known. To address such gap, this article offers a descriptive bibliometric study of chatbot research in education, aiming at presenting bibliometric analysis on articles on chatbots in education that were published in journals indexed in the Web of Science (WOS) database specifically Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) and Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) between 2016 and 2023. Descriptive bibliometric analysis was used to examine the data gathered from the chosen publications. including the annual number of articles and citations, the most productive author, countries with the highest publication output, productive affiliations, funding organizations, and publication sources. The bulk of the articles on chatbots in education, according to our dataset, were published between 2016 and 2023. The United States of America tops the list of countries regarding research productivity. The United Kingdom and China were ranked as most second and third productive countries, in terms of publication outputs. “Luke Kutszik Fryer emerged as the most productive author in this research domain in terms of the number of publications.” The University of Hong Kong had the highest number of publications among affiliations, indicating their significant contribution to the field. Additionally, the journal “Computers in Human Behavior” stood out with the highest number of publications per year, highlighting its relevance in publishing research on chatbots in education. This research offers valuable insights and a roadmap for prospective researchers, pinpointing critical areas where success can be attained in the study of chatbots in education.
Rethinking Gen-Z mobility: A comparative study of travel behavior across developed and developing nations
Authors: Fisu Amiruddin Akbar , Syabri Ibnu , Andani I. Gusti Ayu , Humang Windra Priatna
Published: September 2024

This paper critically reviews the prevailing generalizations in current research on Generation Z (Gen-Z) travel behavior. While various studies have characterized Gen-Z’s transportation preferences as leaning towards sustainable and technology-integrated modes of transport, this paper argues that the findings are largely based on observations from developed countries and may not accurately reflect behavior in developing countries. This paper is written using a narrative literature study approach. Through a comprehensive literature review, the paper highlights the differences in Gen-Z travel patterns across different geographical regions, emphasizing the need for context-specific analysis. The paper addresses often overlooked factors such as economic limitations, infrastructure challenges, and cultural nuances that shape mobility choices. The aim is to dissect the cohort effect and look at its validity across different socio-economic landscapes through existing literature. As such, the paper provides nuanced insights into the heterogeneity of Gen-Z travel behavior and suggests cautioning against over-generalization, as well as advocating for a more localized approach in transportation policy and planning. The paper also encourages similar research in developing countries to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Gen-Z travel behavior globally.
Complete policies and laws on science and technology to meet the requirements of sustainable development in Vietnam
Authors: Nga Pham Thi Thuy , Khuyen Hoang Kim
Published: September 2024

Science and technology play an extremely important part in today’s world. They are the key for countries to reach a certain level of economic and social development. Thus, in order to catch up with the common development of mankind, countries have issued their own policies and laws on science and technology activities. National science and technology policies aim to enhance social welfare, foster sustainable development, and advance global scientific and technological progress. Vietnam is considered as one of the countries attaching great importance to science and technology. Therefore, even in the law with the highest legal value—the Constitution has solemnly recognized the position and role of science and technology as the leading national policy, playing a major role in the cause of the country’s socio-economic development. However, in the face of the requirements of sustainable development and the desire for the country’s prosperity and strength, policies and laws on science and technology in particular and policies and laws in general of Vietnam must be perfected and renewed continuously, especially in the context of globalization and sustainable development requirements, modern nation as it is today. Therefore, the article focuses on clarifying the situation of adjusting policies and laws on science and technology in Vietnam during the past, thereby proposing new complete solutions in the coming time. This is the basis for policy makers to refer to in the process of developing policies and laws on science and technology in Vietnam.
Level of social security expenditures and economic growth rate based on econometric regression modelling: New evidence from OECD countries
Authors: Smykova Madina , Dorofeev Mikhail , Yousif N. B. A. , Stepanova Diana , Mikhaylov Alexey
Published: September 2024

This research article examines the relationship between the level of social welfare expenditure and economic growth rates, based on unbalanced panel data from 38 OECD countries covering the period from 1985 to 2022. Four hypotheses are formulated regarding the impact of social expenditure on economic growth rates. Through multiple iterations of regression model building, employing various combinations of dependent and independent variables, and conducting tests for stationarity and causality, compelling empirical evidence was obtained on the negative influence of social welfare spending on economic growth rates. The study takes into account both government and non-governmental expenditures on social welfare, a novelty in this field. This approach allows for a detailed examination of the effects of different components on economic growth and provides a more comprehensive understanding of the relationships. The findings indicate that countries with high levels of social welfare spending experience a slowdown in economic growth rates. This is associated with increasing demands on social security systems, their growing inclusivity, and the escalating required levels of financing, which are increasingly covered by debt sources. The research highlights the need to strike a balance between social expenditures and economic growth rates and proposes a set of measures to ensure economic growth outpaces the indexing of social expenditures. The abstract underscores the relevance of the study in light of the widespread recognition of the necessity to combat inequality, poverty, and destitution, and calls on OECD countries’ governments to pay increased attention to social policy in order to achieve sustainable and balanced economic growth.
The role of e-banking, mobile-banking, and e-wallet with response to e-payment and customer trust as a mediating factor using a structural equation modelling approach
Authors: Haider Ahsanuddin , Khan Mohammed Arshad , Khoja Maysoon , Alharthi Sager , Minhaj Syed Mohd
Published: September 2024

The objective of this research is to assess the current state of e-banking in Saudi Arabia. The banking industry is rapidly evolving to use e-banking as an efficient and appropriate tool for customer satisfaction. Traditional banks recommend online banking as a particular service to their customers in order to provide them with faster and better service. As a result of the rapid advancement of technology, banks have used e-banking and mobile banking to both accumulate users and conduct banking transactions. Nonetheless, the primary challenge with electronic banking is satisfying customers who use Internet banking. Thus, the current study seeks to determine what factors affect e-payment adoption with e-banking services. mobile banking, e-wallets, and e-banking, as well as the mediating role of customer trust, can drive e-payment adoption. We distributed the survey online and offline to a total of 336 participants. A convenience sampling technique was used; structure equation modeling (SEM), convergence and discriminant validity; and model fitness were achieved through Smart PLS 3. The findings have shown that mobile banking, e-banking, and e-wallets are three significant independent variables that mediate the role of customer trust in influencing e-payment adoption when using Internet banking services. They should emphasize trust-building activities, specifically in relation to the new ways of e-payment such as e-banking, m-payments, NFC, and e-proximity, which will further help reduce consumer perceptions of risk. The system developers should design user-friendly applications and e-payment apps to enhance consumers’ belief in using them for payment purposes over any Internet-enabled device. They should promptly respond to consumers in cases of failed e-payment transactions and be able to promptly demonstrate transparency in settling claims for such failed transactions. Future studies could benefit from implementing probability sampling to facilitate comparisons with non-probability sampling studies. This study selected responses from only Saudi Arabian adopters of mobile payment technology. We need to conduct research on non-adopters and analyze the results using the model we proposed in this study. Due to time and resource constraints, in depth research using a mixed-methods approach could not be conducted. Future studies can utilize a mixed-methods approach for further understanding.
Application the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model to the use behavior of convenience store APP
Authors: Tao Guan-Quan , Hsu Chi-Yueh , Cheng Yu-Cheng , Yang Jen-Jen , Lee Ting-I , Chien Chun-Yu
Published: September 2024

With the popularity of smartphones, consumers’ daily lives and consumption patterns have been changed by using multi-functional apps. Convenience store operators have developed membership apps as a platform to promote their brands to consumers to create the benefits of “membership economy”. This study examined consumer behavior towards convenience store membership apps using UTAUT2. Consumers who have installed the convenience store membership apps were recruited as the target population. SPSS 23.0 was used to conduct item analysis and reliability analysis in the pretest questionnaires. The formal questionnaires were distributed online by convenience sampling method, with 375 valid questionnaires collected. Smart PLS 3.0 was conducted by analyzing the confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation model analysis. The results of the study, “performance expectancy”, “social influence”, “price value” and “habit” of convenience store member app users showed positive and significant effects on “behavioral intention”. “Facilitating conditions”, “habit” and “behavioral intention” have positive and significant effects on “actual use behavior”. “Gender” affects “habit” to have a significant moderating effect on “use behavior”. “Use experience” affects “habit” to have a significant moderating effect on “behavioral intention”. Based on the study results, the further suggestions of marketing management implications and feasible recommendations are proposed for convenience store operators to refer to in the implementation of membership app marketing management.