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Implementing artificial intelligence tools for risk management in software projects
Authors: Antić Katarina
Published: January 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant surge in interest in the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) within the field of software engineering. This phenomenon can be attributed to the fact that AI has become ubiquitous and increasingly accessible, thereby finding effective application across various pivotal facets of software systems. Its contribution extends not only to the creation of novel functionalities but also to the enhancement of existing processes within software projects, often resulting in substantially improved adaptability to specific user requirements. Within this paper, we provide an overview of the application of AI tools within one of the critical domains of software project management - risk management. To achieve this objective, a bibliometric analysis of literature pertaining to risk management in software projects employing AI tools has been conducted. The primary aim of this study is to identify and analyze key trends, authors, journals, and keywords within this multidisciplinary domain, in order to gain a better understanding of the progress and relevance of research concerning risk management in software projects utilizing AI tools. The methodology encompasses a review of pertinent databases and the identification of relevant publications using keywords associated with software projects, risk management, and artificial intelligence. Quantitative parameters such as the number of published works, author collaborations, citation frequency, and the distribution of articles over time and across journals are analyzed.
Summary application of the DMAIC approach in improving the procurement process in an aircraft parts servicing company
Authors: Sirovica Marko
Published: January 2024

The goal and purpose of the research is to analyze the possibility of applying the DMAIC approach in solving problems related to the quality of the procurement process and to show the importance of the process approach through improving the process itself by finding an adequate solution. aircraft, which specifically refers to the procurement process and the unavailability of materials. Furthermore, the methodological approach applied in the research (methodological approach) is the DMAIC method, which defines the structure of the problem, monitors and measures the performance of the business process, analyzes and discovers the main cause of the problem, and finds a solution for improving the process and manages that solution. The results achieved are the results of improving the procurement process by applying the DMAIC approach. As for the limitations, they are related to the industry. Considering the complexity and difficulty of the aviation industry, some data are not fully presented.
Green transition of the textile industry: Opportunities and obstacles
Authors: Kokeza Gordana , Josipović Sonja
Published: January 2024

In this paper, the green transition of the textile industry is studied from the point of view of opportunities and obstacles that may arise in this process. In the first part of the paper, the development potential of the green economy concept is studied. In the second part of the paper attention is paid to the experience of EU member states. The third part of the paper is devoted to the study of indicators of the degree of application of the green economy. It is pointed out that green economy indicators represent a grate help in the process of monitoring the success of its implementation at the national level, as well as help in defining effective green policies and green investments. It is concluded that, considering the fact that the textile industry is one of the biggest polluters of the natural environment, there are wide opportunities for applying the principles of green economy in its operations. However, the paper points out that this process is very complex and long-term, as well as that it involves the investment of appropriate resources. Developed countries already apply many of the green economy principles, while undeveloped countries, including Serbia, are only at the beginning of this process.
Quadratic fitting model in no-reference image quality assessment
Authors: Gavrovska Ana , Dujković Dragi , Samčović Andreja , Golub Yuliya , Starovoitov Valery
Published: January 2024

The perceptual quality of image is affected by distortions during compression, delivery and storage. Distortions also impact automatic image quality assessment (IQA) that needs to be highly correlated with subjective scores. In the absence of reference, which is a typical scenario in practice, no-reference (NR) metrics are necessary for quality measurements. Recently such methods are proposed, and they employ natural scene statistics (NSS). The experimental analysis performed in this paper takes into consideration two fitting or regression models of several NR-IQA metrics relying on different distortion types. The results show quadratic model as promising for making relations in terms of difference mean opinion score and Shannon entropy.
Enhancing handwritten numeric string recognition through incremental support vector machines
Authors: Putri Rani Kurnia , Athoillah Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Handwritten digit recognition systems are integral to diverse applications such as postal services, banking, and document processing in our digitally-driven society. This research addresses the challenges posed by evolving datasets and dynamic scenarios in handwritten digit recognition by proposing an approach based on incremental support vector machines (ISVM). ISVM is an extension of traditional support vector machines (SVM) designed to handle scenarios where new data points become available over time. The dataset includes handwritten images (numbers “0” to “6”) and trials introducing new classes (“7”, “8”, and “9”). Evaluation utilizes k-fold cross-validation for robustness. Digital image processing involves converting images into numeric data using the histogram method. The result showed the positive outcomes of using ISVM in handwritten digit recognition, emphasizing its adaptability to incremental learning and its ability to maintain robust performance in the face of evolving datasets, which is crucial for real-world applications.
Entrepreneurship Development
Authors:   SNDT Women's University's Maharshi Karve Model College for Women, Shrivardhan, Maharashtra, India., Rane Dr. Dattatraya Pandurang , Ujagare Dr. Sunil ,   RMD Sinhgad of Management School  Shrinath Education Society’s, Kondhapuri Campus Shirur, Pune, Maharashtra, India., Randhawa Dr. Neetu ,   Indira School of Business Studies PGDM Pune, Maharashtra, India., Kulkarni Dr. Priyanka ,   Lotus Business School, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Published: January 2024

This textbook presents the steps of starting a business in a logical order, from brainstorming to planning to execution. It uses real-life entrepreneurs and their successful enterprises as examples. Helping readers to solidify crucial concepts and get going, it has clear language, great educational elements, and mentions of significant websites. These in-depth, case-study-style books cover all the bases when it comes to the dynamics of modern business problems. The book does a great job of balancing theory and practice, and it pays extra attention to the Indian setting so that its readers there may better understand the ideas.
Beware of New Ideas: Views on the Wave-Particle Duality
Authors: Bartlett Rodney
Published: January 2024

In an e-mail sent in the year 2000, Josephson offered the admonition: “Beware ye, all those bold of spirit who want to suggest new ideas.” His words apply to his younger self who, in 1962, was “bold of spirit” and “want(ed) to suggest new ideas”. What did he need to beware? Possibly – older scientists with established ways and conservative views … perhaps even his older, settled-into-tradition, self.
Efecto de sustratos orgánicos en la producción de plántulas de papa voladora (Dioscorea bulbifera L.), en Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Authors: Chugñay Andrade Luis Fernando , Cantos Bajaña Julissa Johanna , Cárdenas Carrión Jorge Adrián , Ullon Chiriguaya Fanny Del Carmen
Published: January 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación se realizó en Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, con el fin de evaluar el efecto de tres sustratos orgánicos sólidos en la producción de plántulas de papa voladora (Dioscorea bulbifera L.). Se utilizó un Diseño de Bloques Completos al Azar, los tratamientos fueron; T1: suelo de jardín (70%) + compost (30%), T2: suelo de jardín (70%) + bocashi (30%), T3: suelo de jardín (70%) + Vermicompost (30%) y T4: suelo de jardín (100%), la metodología fue experimental, donde se midió las siguientes variables: altura y longitud de planta, número de brotes, número de hojas. El T1: suelo de jardín 70% + compost 30% mostró 7.50 días a brotación, 39.23 cm en longitud de raíz, 14.70 número de raíces/plántula, 196.70 cm en altura de plántula y 15.80 número de hojas/plántula, evidenciando la importancia del uso de agricultura sostenible para la producción de alimentos, con eficiencia, calidad e inocuidad.
Inhibition of Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase in the Prelimbic and Infralimbic Cortices Exerts Antidepressant Effects through Different Pathways in ICV-STZ Rats
Authors: Zhang Yong-He , Zhao Hui-Ling , Yi Jing-Kun , Kurban Nurhumar , Cui Su-Ying , Chen Xi , Hu Xiao , Zhang Yong-He , Qin Yu , Zhang Yuan
Published: January 2024

An intracerebroventricular injection of streptozotocin (ICV-STZ) is used to simulate sporadic alzheimer’s disease (sAD) in rats. Rats exhibit depression-like behaviors at the beginning of this model. Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), a rate-limiting enzyme catalyzing the conversion of tryptophan to kynurenine, is closely related to AD and depression. Present study investigated the neurophysiological mechanism of depression-like behaviors in ICV-STZ rats with a focus on IDO-related kynurenine pathways. IDO was activated in both the prelimbic cortex (PrL) and infralimbic cortex (IL), but abnormalities in downstream metabolic pathways were dramatically different and associated with separate secondary biological effects. In the PrL, the neuroprotective branch of the kynurenine pathway was attenuated, as evidenced by a decrease in kynurenic acid and kynurenine aminotransferase II accompanied by defects in astrocytes, reflected by decreases in GFAP-positive cells and glial transporters and morphological damage. In the IL, the neurotoxic branch of the kynurenine pathway was enhanced, as evidenced by an increase in 3-hydroxy-kynurenine and kynurenine 3-monooxygenase paralleled by the overactivation of microglia, reflected by an increase in Iba1-positive cells and cytokines with morphological alterations. Synaptic plasticity was attenuated in both subregions. Additionally, a microinjection of the selective IDO inhibitor 1-MT in the PrL or IL alleviated depression-like behaviors by reversing these different abnormalities in the PrL and IL. These results suggest that the antidepressant effects of IDO inhibition in the PrL and IL occur through different pathways, namely by enhancing neuroprotective effects in the PrL and attenuating neurotoxic responses in the IL.
Evaluation of Planting Dates and Varieties of Pole Type French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Southern Odisha
Authors: Jana Dipankar , Mohanta Smaranika , Chatterjee Subhrajyoti , T. Arvind , Behera Preety
Published: January 2024

For any crop production, the time for sowing seeds and different promising varieties is important for economical yield. Suitable varieties availability is a major lacking factor as a pole type French bean cultivation in Odisha during off-time. Very little information is available on different aspects of pole type cultivation of French bean cultivation in the Southern part of Odisha. The present investigation was conducted at Post Graduate Research Farm, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha during early rabi 2022. The experiment was carried out the for the performance study of four different planting dates (3rd September, 18th September, 2nd October and 17th October) and five French bean varieties (Ayoka-427, Gloria, Akamsha, Raikia Bean, Moraleda) in Split Plot Design with three replications. The result of the experiment revealed the effect of planting dates in the highest plant height, minimum days took to first flowering, days to 50% flowering, maximum primary branch number, number of green pods per cluster, number of green pods per plant, average green pod weight, green pod length, pod width, pod yield per plant and green pod yield per hectare was observed on 17th October which was noted statistically similar or followed by the planting date 2nd October. Among the varieties, Ayoka-427 and Raikia Bean excelled in other varieties in different growth parameters, flowering, yield and yield attributes. Hence it can be concluded that Ayoka-427 and Raikia Bean may be suggested to the farmers to cultivate in October month under the Southern part of Odisha.
Ampliación del campo de batalla. La guerra en el cine experimental y la videocreación
Authors: Alcoz Albert
Published: January 2024

Experimental cinema and video creation propose formal and ideological strategies that contribute to debating, in audiovisual terms, such a delicate subject as war. The filmmakers and video creators who make pieces about armed conflicts “mistrust the images”, question their conventions and subvert the original messages generated by the mass media. In artistic contexts, there are critical readings regarding audiovisual content of a warlike nature, initially distributed by television channels or commercial cinematographic exhibition circuits. Questioning the credibility and semantic value of this type of moving images is the starting point for artists such as Bruce Conner, Aernout Mik and Harun Farocki. They expand the aesthetic possibilities of the medium to broaden its theoretical foundations and ethical codes. Deconstructing past materials and giving new meaning to pre-existing images of war are common resources of some creators who counteract spectacularism with disassembly. The works analyzed here are formal manipulations and semantic deviations that promote a critical awareness of the military iconography. The iconoclastic character of the works reveals a desire to expand this dialectical battlefield.

El cine experimental y la videocreación proponen estrategias formales e ideológicas particulares que contribuyen a debatir, en términos audiovisuales, un tema tan delicado como es el de la guerra. Los cineastas y videocreadores que realizan piezas sobre conflictos armados “desconfían de las imágenes”, ponen en duda sus convenciones y subvierten los mensajes originales generados por los mass media. En los contextos artísticos se manifiestan lecturas críticas respecto a los contenidos audiovisuales de naturaleza bélica, distribuidos inicialmente por cadenas de televisión o circuitos comerciales de exhibición cinematográfica. Interrogar la credibilidad y el valor semántico de este tipo de imágenes en movimiento es el punto de partida de artistas que, como Bruce Conner, Aernout Mik y Harun Farocki, expanden las posibilidades estéticas del medio para ampliar sus fundamentaciones teóricas y sus códigos éticos. Deconstruir materiales pretéritos y dar nuevos sentidos a imágenes de guerra pre-existentes, son recursos habituales de unos creadores que contrarrestan la espectacularidad con el desmontaje. Los trabajos aquí analizados son manipulaciones formales y desvíos semánticos que fomentan una conciencia crítica sobre la iconografía militar. El carácter iconoclasta de las obras revela una voluntad por ampliar este campo de batalla dialéctico.
Poéticas de la superficie: brillo y lujo en el apropiacionismo neoyorquino de los años ochenta
Authors: Iáñez Picazo Javier
Published: January 2024

This article aims to re-read the artworks of three New York artists (Jeff Koons, Richard Prince and Alan Belcher) who worked during the eighties through techniques of appropriations from magazine ads. The common thread of the investigation will be the presence of brightness both in its appropriations and the advertising images that served as original source. The first part of the article is dedicated to the importance of materiality and desire in comercial photography, as well as its associations with the semiotics of luxury. The second part is concerned with the shine as a concept in relation to other ideas related to cultural and social factors such as higiene and purity, taking both its negative (pathologized) and positive (fetishized) aspects. The final part focuses on approaching the main attributes that caracterize the postmodern superficiality of commodities and works of art, which in this case are reduced to three: the reflection, the uncanny and the flatness.

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo realizar una relectura de la obra de tres artistas neoyorquinos (Jeff Koons, Richard Prince y Alan Belcher) que trabajaron durante los ochenta a través de apropiaciones de anuncios en revistas. El hilo conductor de la investigación será la presencia del brillo tanto en sus imágenes apropiadas como en las publicitarias que sirvieron de fuente originaria. Una primera parte del artículo está dedicada a la importancia de la materialidad y el deseo en la fotografía comercial, así como sus asociaciones con la semiótica del lujo. Una segunda parte se ocupa de poner el brillo en relación con otras ideas atravesadas por factores culturales y sociales como la higiene y la pureza, tomando sus aspectos tanto negativos (patologizados) como positivos (fetichizados). Una última parte se centra en aproximarse a los principales atributos que caracterizan la superficialidad postmoderna de los bienes de consumo y las obras de arte, que en este caso se reducen a tres: el reflejo, lo siniestro y la planitud.
Creación y difusión en la no-presencialidad. La voz y el silencio. Una propuesta de narración sonora desde la distancia
Authors: Montalvo Gallego Blanca , Artero Flores Javier
Published: January 2024

We focus on the analysis of the work La voz y el silencio (The voice and the silence) (2022), a narrative based on creation and its dissemination in the non-presential. The project consists of a narration hosted in podcast format, which facilitates the individual experience of the listener, who can access its content from any time and place. We were inspired by some fragments of Homer’s Odyssey (8th century BC). The silence and seclusion have meant that, for centuries, travel and its stories have been a man’s business. Women’s stories are of no interest. Their adventures are small. They do not travel. In previous research we analyzed the relationship between space and narrative. Here we investigate more specifically the relationship between voice and silence, for which we have completely dispensed with the image and the space of representation. We have made sound recordings at different geographical points as well as along the paths that connect them. We have also included voices that read the text, and current sounds of the sea that joins or separates the shores. The editing and distribution process of La voz y el silencio has also been virtual.

Nos centramos en el análisis de la obra La voz y el silencio (2022), una narración basada en la creación y su difusión en la no presencialidad. El proyecto consiste en una narración albergada en formato podcast, lo que facilita la experiencia individual del oyente, quien puede acceder a su contenido desde cualquier momento y lugar. Nos inspiramos en algunos fragmentos de La Odisea de Homero (siglo VIII a. C.). El silencio y la reclusión impuestos provocan que, durante siglos, los viajes y sus relatos sean cosa de hombres. Los cuentos de las mujeres no tienen interés. Sus aventuras son pequeñas. Ellas no viajan. En investigaciones previas analizamos la relación entre el espacio y la narración. Aquí investigamos de manera más específica la relación entre la voz y el silencio, para lo que hemos prescindido por completo de la imagen y del espacio de representación. Hemos realizado grabaciones sonoras en distintos puntos geográficos así como en los trayectos que los conectan. También hemos incluido voces que leen el texto, y sonidos actuales del mar que une o separa las orillas. El proceso de edición y distribución de La voz y el silencio también ha sido virtual.
Un código para sobrevivir a la intolerancia. El mundo vegetal en la iconografía homoerótica de la obra de Gregorio Prieto
Authors: Treviño Avellaneda Carlos
Published: January 2024

During the first decades of the twentieth century, much of the revision of Greco-Latin homoerotic symbols was linked to poets and painters who, by cultural heritage or by active search, expressed sexual diversity in their work. Social intolerance led to the need to maintain a parallel code characterized by expression through metaphors and iconographic elements of double meaning. The Generation of ‘27 was the clearest exponent of this phenomenon in Spain and the most representative visual artist who used this code was Gregorio Prieto. The study focuses on the analysis of symbols from nature and the plant world (fruits, flowers, trees and other plants) in Western culture. The work of Gregorio Prieto has been analyzed and this iconographic analysis has been carried out using primary and secondary bibliographic sources. The results allow us to interpret the veiled message that the painter wanted to communicate gives the keys and can be extrapolated to other plastic and literary artists of the time such as Lorca, Cernuda and Aleixandre, who had inherited the western homoerotic tradition.

Durante las primeras décadas del siglo XX, gran parte de la revisión de los símbolos homoeróticos grecolatinos estuvo ligada a los poetas y pintores que, por herencia cultural o por búsqueda activa, expresaban la diversidad sexual en su obra. La intolerancia social conllevó la necesidad de mantener un código paralelo caracterizado por la expresión mediante metáforas y elementos iconográficos de doble significado. La Generación del 27 fue el más claro exponente de este fenómeno en España y el artista plástico más representativo de la utilización de este código fue Gregorio Prieto. El estudio se centra en el análisis de símbolos pertenecientes a la naturaleza y al mundo vegetal (frutas, flores, árboles y oras plantas) en la cultura occidental. Se ha analizado la obra de Gregorio Prieto y realizado un análisis iconográfico recurriendo a fuentes bibliográficas primarias y secundarias. Los resultados permiten interpretar el mensaje que el pintor quería transmitir de forma velada, da las claves y es extrapolable a otros artistas plásticos y literarios de la época como Lorca, Cernuda y Aleixandre, que heredaron la tradición homoerótica occidental.
Análisis y evolución de las marcas registradas en la prueba “100 metros remolque de maniquí con aletas”
Authors: Sanz Arribas Ismael , Gento Angel , Pino Jessica , Dominguez Ana , Cano-Noguera Francisco
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to know the evolution of the time marks recorded in the "100 m manikin tow with fins" event. In addition, it also aims to identify those factors that may have caused changes in the evolution of the marks obtained in this event. For this purpose, we have compiled the three best times in the absolute category (both male and female) achieved in 13 Lifesaving Spanish Winter Championships. Specifically, the time of period analyzed in this study is from 2008 to 2020. The results show that, throughout the period studied, the marks accredited in the "100 m manikin tow with fins" event have shown a positive evolution. The evolution has been more pronounced in the female category than in the male category. The average of the three best marks of the female category has improved 9,41 seconds (14.56%) while the men's category has improved 5,97 seconds (11.12%). In addition, the elimination of the rule requiring the manikin's breathing airway to remain unobstructed during the event and the use of the latest generation of fins have probably influenced in the evolution of the marks obtained in this event.

El objetivo de este estudio es conocer la evolución de las marcas acreditadas por la categoría absoluta masculina y absoluta femenina en la prueba “100 metros remolque de maniquí con aletas”. Además, se pretende identificar aquellos factores que han podido provocar cambios de tendencia en la evolución de los tiempos logrados en esta prueba. Para ello, se recopilaron las tres mejores marcas de la categoría absoluta masculina y femenina logradas en 13 Campeonatos de España de Invierno de la Modalidad Deportiva de Salvamento y Socorrismo. El periodo de tiempo analizado en este estudio es el comprendido entre los años 2008 y 2020. Los resultados mostraron que, a lo largo del periodo estudiado, las marcas acreditadas en la prueba “100 metros remolque de maniquí con aletas” han mostrado una evolución positiva. Esta evolución ha sido más notoria en la categoría femenina que en la masculina. El promedio de las tres mejores marcas femeninas mejoró 9,41 segundos (14.56%) mientras que la categoría masculina mejoró 5,97 segundos (11.12%). Además, la eliminación de la norma que obligaba a mantener la permeabilidad de las vías respiratorias del maniquí durante la ejecución de las pruebas y la introducción de aletas de última generación posiblemente han contribuido a la mejora de las marcas.
The History and Evolution of Fitness
Authors: Sevilmis Ali , Özdemir İlknur , García-Fernández Jerónimo
Published: January 2024

Mankind has always maintained the mentality of vitality since its existence. Fitness was used to survive through hunting and gathering required by living conditions in ancient times, the movement arising from competition during the cold war period was seen as a propaganda tool in certain periods, and today as a mass sport that prioritizes muscle, beauty and aesthetics used commercially. In the modern world, fitness, which is done with external appearance and aesthetic concerns, has a very old history. This article will highlight historical events and influential individuals who shaped the history of fitness, from primitive man to the founding of the modern fitness movement. For this reason, the history of fitness in the research; In societies, body culture, primitive people and fitness, before and after the industrial revolution, between certain years (1920-1990), were gathered under the titles of today's fitness. As a result, fitness, which developed as a result of physical culture in the 20th century, has a large market in the world.

Desde su existencia, la humanidad siempre ha mantenido la mentalidad de vitalidad. En la antigüedad, las condiciones de vida exigían que el fitness se utilizara para sobrevivir a través de la caza y la recolección, durante la guerra fría se vio como una herramienta de propaganda, y hoy en día como un deporte de masas usado comercialmente que prioriza la musculatura, la belleza y la estética. En el mundo moderno, el fitness, que se realiza con fines estéticos, tiene una historia muy antigua. Este artículo muestra los acontecimientos históricos y las personas influyentes que dieron forma a la historia del fitness, desde el hombre primitivo hasta la fundación del movimiento moderno del fitness. Por esta razón, el trabajo se estructura en la cultura corporal en las sociedades, los pueblos primitivos la revolución agrícola y el fitness, antes y después de la revolución industrial (1920-1990), y el fitness actual. En definitiva, el fitness que se desarrolló como resultado de la cultura física en el siglo XX, tiene un gran mercado global.
Análisis del rendimiento físico durante un torneo corto en jugadores de baloncesto semiprofesionales
Authors: Izquierdo Velasco José María , Delgado Márquez Elvira , Verde Rello Zoraida , Redondo Castán Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

The aim of our study was to determine the predictors of physical performance evaluated by the mean of acceleration capacity (10-m and 20-m sprint) and jumping ability (CMJ) during three consecutive days’ semiprofessional basketball tournament. For this, 24 male players (24,3±3,4 years) were monitored during the tournament to assess the percentage of maximal actions (PMA) and T and C concentrations. Test were conducted 24 h before the first game started, after the end of each of the 3 games and 24 h after the last game. The results showed that the decrease in the physical variables through the tournament can be predicted by the mean of a panel data model including the level of exertion evaluated both by perceived exertion load and C, CMJ models were the most significant (Within-R2 = 0,60 and Within-R2 = 0,54 respectively). Therefore, it is recommended the use of cortisol monitoring on testing the demands of exercise in these competitive contexts. In addition, results allow us to enlarge knowledge of the internal and external demands in basketball matches.

El objetivo fue determinar los predictores del rendimiento físico evaluando la capacidad de aceleración (sprint de 10 m y 20 m) y la habilidad de salto (CMJ) durante tres días consecutivos en un torneo de baloncesto semiprofesional. Para ello, 24 jugadores (24,3 ± 3,4 años) fueron monitoreados para cuantificar el porcentaje de acciones máximas (PMA) y las concentraciones de testosterona (T) y cortisol (C). Las pruebas se efectuaron 24 h antes del primer partido, después de cada uno de los 3 partidos y 24 h después de finalizar el torneo. Los resultados mostraron que la esperada disminución en el rendimiento de las variables físicas a lo largo del torneo se puede predecir mediante modelos de datos que incluyen tanto por la carga de esfuerzo percibida como C, siendo para ambos el CMJ el más significativo (Dentro-R2 = 0,60 y Entre-R2 = 0,54 respectivamente). Por tanto, se recomienda la monitorización del cortisol en la evaluación de las demandas del ejercicio para este tipo de torneos. Además, los resultados nos permiten ampliar el conocimiento de las demandas internas y externas en los partidos de baloncesto.
Quality of life in older adults and sports practice motives
Authors: Ibáñez Pérez Ricardo José , Martínez-Moreno Alfonso , Cavas-García Francisco , Cano-Noguera Francisco
Published: January 2024

Regular physical activity practice provides benefits and improves quality of life (QOL). The purpose of this study was to know the level of QOL of older adults who practice physical activity. The study was quantitative, descriptive and cross-cutting with accidental sampling, with 554 participants of which 37.2% (n=206) are men and 62.8% (n=348) women, with an average age of around 65 years (M=64.9; DT=10.3). To know the QOL of the sample members, the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used, 26 items and four dimensions, with five-option Likert scale responses (1-5). Regarding statistics, Cronbach alpha, Pearson linear correlation, t-Student, ANOVA, Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Levene test were applied with SPSS 25.0 for Windows. Regarding the results, it should be noted that the environment dimension was the best valued followed closely by the psychological health dimension and the worst valued was social relationships. There were no significant differences in sex. In terms of age, when one gets older, psychological health and the environment decrease, while increasing social relationships. In conclusion, older adults with academic qualifications had better values in psychological health and in the environment.

La práctica regular de actividad física aporta beneficios y mejora la calidad de vida (CV). El propósito del estudio fue conocer el nivel de CV de los ancianos que practican actividad física. El estudio fue cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal con muestreo accidental, con 554 participantes de los cuales el 37,2% (n=206) son hombres y el 62,8% (n=348) mujeres, con una edad media en torno a los 65 años (M=64,9; DT=10,3). Para conocer la CV de los miembros de la muestra se utilizó el cuestionario WHOQOL-BREF, 26 ítems y cuatro dimensiones, con respuestas de escala Likert de cinco opciones (1-5). En cuanto a la estadística, se utilizó alfa de Cronbach, correlación lineal de Pearson, t-Student, ANOVA, Kolmogorov-Smirnov y test de Levene, con el programa SPSS 25.0 para Windows. En cuanto a los resultados, cabe señalar que la dimensión medioambiental fue la mejor valorada seguida de cerca por la dimensión salud psicológica y la peor valorada fueron las relaciones sociales. No existen diferencias significativas en cuanto al sexo. En cuanto a la edad, cuando se envejece, la salud psicológica y el medio ambiente disminuyen, al tiempo que aumentan las relaciones sociales. En conclusión, los adultos mayores con titulación académica tuvieron mejores valores en salud psicológica y en el medio ambiente.
Enhancing sport brand preference in football: A psycho-branding model
Authors: Jaberi Akbar , Zagalaz-Sánchez María Luisa
Published: January 2024

Objectives: Given the great significance of psychological concepts in explaining consumers’ behavior in sport settings, the aim of this study was to provide a sport psycho-branding model including self-definitional needs, brand equity, and brand preference.
Methods: A field study was conducted at 521 FC Persepolis football fans in Iran to fulfil the research objectives. Data was collected by distributing a valid and reliable questionnaire at weekday home competition of FC Persepolis team. The research sample was selected through convenience sampling from the fans who attended the games of FC Persepolis from January to February 2022.
Results: A Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling revealed that: (a) self-definitional need principles were significantly related to the brand equity of FC Persepolis team, and (b) the brand equity was a significant predictor of fans’ brand preference. The findings highlight the significance of the fans’ psychological needs in improving the brand positioning of football teams.
Conclusions: The proposed sport psycho-branding model includes self-definitional principles to facilitate the development of brand equity and the brand preference through an integrated model in football setting. This may be the first attempt to study these constructs through an integrated model in the branding process of a football team.

Objetivo: El objetivo es proporcionar un modelo de psicomarca deportiva que incluya necesidades de autodefinición, valor y preferencia.
Método: Se realizó un estudio en 521 seguidores del FC Persepolis (Irán). Los datos se recopilaron mediante un cuestionario para conocer la competencia local semanal del equipo. La muestra se seleccionó por conveniencia entre los seguidores que asistieron a los partidos del FC Persepolis de enero a febrero de 2022.
Resultados: Un modelo de ecuación estructural de mínimos cuadrados parciales reveló que: 1. los principios de necesidad de autodefinición (prestigio, similitud y distintivo de identidad) se relacionaron significativamente con el valor de marca del equipo FC Persepolis; 2. el valor de marca es predictor significativo de la preferencia de los aficionados. Destaca la importancia de las necesidades psicológicas de los aficionados para mejorar el posicionamiento de marca de los equipos de fútbol.
Conclusiones: El modelo incluye principios de necesidad de autodefinición para facilitar el desarrollo del valor de la marca y su preferencia a través de una representación integrada en el entorno del fútbol, lo que puede ser el primer intento de estudiar estos constructos mediante un arquetipo integrado en el proceso de marca de un equipo de fútbol.
Anais do II INSETEC 2023
Authors: Jacqueline Thyssen Patrícia , Madeira Ott Tais , Salustio Campista Petrucci Matheus
Published: January 2024

Resumos apresentados II Congresso Brasileiro de Insetos Alimentícios e Tecnologias Associadas – INSETEC 2023, realizado no Campus da UNICAMP, em Campinas/SP, no período de 16 a 18 de 2023 . Os editores dos Anais  destacam que o conteúdo dos resumos submetidos são de inteira responsabilidade dos autores. A comissão de editores assumiram exclusivamente o papel de editoração dos anais do evento.
Hirearki Peraturan Perundang-Undangan Indonesia
Authors: Muhammad Naufal Hakim
Published: January 2024

Regarding the hierarchy of laws and regulations, there are two issues that are often discussed. First, whether or not to include the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Decree in the hierarchy of laws and regulations (Article 7 paragraph (1) of Law 12/2011). Second, the relevance of the inclusion of regulations of state institutions, agencies, or commissions such as regulations of the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), and even Regulations of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) or Bank Indonesia as statutory regulations (Article 8 paragraph (1) of Law 12/2011). The key questions to discuss both are: what types of regulations can be categorized as laws and regulations, so that they can be arranged in a hierarchy? These types need to be explored from the aspect of post-amendment state institutions of the 1945 Constitution as well as the theory and practice of state administration. The author concludes that the MPR Decree does not need to be included in the types and hierarchy of laws and regulations stipulated in Article 7 paragraph (1) of Law 12/2011. Therefore, there needs to be an amendment to Article 7 paragraph (1) to remove MPR Decrees from the list. On the other hand, the DPR needs to fulfill its unwritten political duty to ensure that all laws mandated by the "old MPR" are made.
Abstrak
Berkaitan dengan hierarki peraturan perundang-undangan, ada dua soal yang sering dibahas. Pertama, mengenai perlu atau tidaknya memasukkan Ketetapan Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat (MPR) ke dalam hierarki peraturan perundang-undangan (Pasal 7 ayat (1) UU 12/2011). Kedua, relevansi masuknya peraturan-peraturan lembaga negara, badan, atau komisi seperti peraturan Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR), Dewan Perwakilan Daerah (DPD), bahkan Peraturan Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) atau Bank Indonesia sebagai peraturan perundang-undangan (Pasal 8 ayat (1) UU 12/2011). Pertanyaan kunci untuk membahas keduanya adalah: jenis-jenis peraturan apa yang dapat dikategorikan sebagai peraturan perundang-undangan, sehingga dapat disusun dalam suatu hierarki? Jenisjenis ini perlu digali dari aspek lembaga-lembaga negara pasca-amandemen UUD 1945 serta teori dan praktik penyelenggaraan negara. Penulis menyimpulkan bahwa Ketetapan MPR tidak perlu masuk ke dalam jenis dan hierarki peraturan perundang-undangan yang diatur dalam Pasal 7 ayat (1) UU 12/2011. Oleh karena itu, perlu ada perubahan Pasal 7 ayat (1) untuk mengeluarkan Ketetapan MPR dari daftar. Sementara di sisi lainnya, DPR perlu melaksanakan tugas politiknya yang tidak tertulis, untuk memastikan bahwa semua undang-undang yang diamanatkan oleh “MPR lama” dibuat.
Kata Kunci: Hirearki, Undang-Undang, Indonesia
Contribuições da transformação digital: estudo e proposta da aplicação para negócios digitais
Authors: Gabriel Gonçalves Ramos Rommel , Couto Gatti Daniel , Portomeo Cançado Lemos Estefânia , Aparecida dos Santos Junqueira Oliveira Talita , Maria Rodrigues Garcia Luana
Published: January 2024

A transformação digital é um processo de mudança de mentalidade nas empresas e nos processos que passaram a se tornar mais modernos, melhorarem os seus desempenhos, aumentarem o alcance de mercado e ampliarem os avanços tecnológicos que impactam as pessoas de forma cada vez mais significativa. Essa inovação mudou a maneira como as pessoas se comunicam, trabalham e se relacionam na era digital. As empresas que passam pela transformação digital tem conseguido bons resultados em relação aos seus processos, produtos e serviços e principalmente quanto a sua experiência com seus clientes, além de permitir a criação de novos modelos de negócios digitais, explorando novas oportunidades de mercado. A abordagem deste trabalho apresenta um estudo com vários cases de diferentes segmentos como: agricultura, educação, governo, varejo e tecnologia da informação quanto a sua aplicação nestes mercados. Como contribuição, demonstrará as melhorias que houve com a transformação digital trazendo a análise dos impactos e os resultados obtidos quanto aos negócios digitais nestes segmentos e o como as empresas podem aderir de forma efetiva a essa transformação digital.
Editorial v.17, n.3, dezembro/2023
Authors: Virkki Kaarina
Published: January 2024

Editorial da Edição de Dezembro de 2023 escrito em mémoria da Professora Deborah Zouain, pelas editoras associadas Kaarina Virkki e Paola Lohmann.
The Influence of Educational Background, Accounting Knowledge and Business Size on the Implementation of the Accounting Cycle in MSMEs in South Tangerang City (Study in East Jakarta District)
Authors: Giffary Muhammad Firas Anandito , Andhaniwati Erry
Published: January 2024

This study aims to obtain evidence that educational background affects the application of accounting cycles in SMEs , accounting knowledge affects the application of accounting cycles in SMEs, and business size influences the implementation of accounting cycles in SMEs in East Jakarta Subdistrict. This research uses quantitative research method. Data collection techniques in this study using questionnaires. The data analysis technique in this study uses Partial Least Square (PLS) method using SmartPLS version 3 software. Based on the results of the data analysis obtained results that there is a significant influence between the educational background to the application of accounting cycles in SMEs, there is a significant influence between accounting knowledge to the application of accounting cycles in SMEs, and there is no significant influence between business size to the application of accounting cycles in SMEs in East Jakarta Subdistrict.
Ethical Implications of Technology in the Digital Era: A Call for Responsible Innovation
Authors: Jain Neha , Raigar Ratan
Published: January 2024

Thе ceaseless technological advances in the digital age have shaped our lives in countless ways, transforming communication, shopping, and our comprеhеnsion of the world around us. while thеsе Innovations. Havе Certainly Ushеrd in an еra of unprеcеdntеnc and connеncity, thеy Also Unrthеd a labyrinth of ethical dilеmmas, dеmanding a thorough еxamination of through. е social rеpеrcussions of our Digital Dеcisions. This rеsеarch papеr begins to explore thе ethical landscape of thе digital age, dissеcting thе multifacеtеd challenges posed by technology and recommending a common framework for rеsponsiblе innovation. At the heart of thеsе ethical concerns is technology that will exacerbate existing social inеquitiеs. Algorithmic bias, a persistent issue in the digital rеalm, can harbor discrimination and prejudice, reinforce social power dynamics and limit opportunities for marginalized groups. Great digital tеchnologies have also raised alarming concerns about privacy and data security. The collection and analysis of vast amounts of personal data has created unprecedented opportunities for surveillance, targeted advertising and manipulation, casting a shadow over individual freedom, informed consent and control over personal information.
Frequency of Chest Complications after Liver Transplantation
Authors: Hassan Hafiz Zubair Ul , Murtaza Farrukh , Haider Farah , Shah Syed Muhammad , Ashraf Muniza
Published: January 2024

Background: Liver transplantation is a critical intervention for patients with advanced liver disease. However, postoperative complications, particularly pulmonary complications, significantly impact patient outcomes. Understanding these complications is essential for improving post-transplant care.
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and nature of pulmonary complications in liver transplant recipients and to identify potential risk factors associated with these complications.
Methods: This study was conducted at the Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Centre, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, over a six-month period. A case series design with non-probability purposive sampling was employed. The sample size, determined using the WHO Sample Size Tool, was set at 100 participants, given logistical constraints. Data collection involved detailed postoperative assessments to identify pulmonary complications. The study included participants of all sexes and ages awaiting liver transplantation, excluding those undergoing a second transplant. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.
Results: Out of 100 liver transplant recipients, 98.5% (n=128) presented with stable vital signs at the time of data collection, while 1.5% (n=2) were unstable. Discharge planning indicated 68.5% (n=89) under observation and 23.1% (n=30) with routine planning. In terms of education, 59.2% (n=77) had 10 years of education, and 16.9% (n=22) were illiterate. Donor health status was excellent in 98.5% (n=128) of cases. Pulmonary complications included respiratory infections (23.8%, n=31), pleural effusion (36.2%, n=47), atelectasis (15.4%, n=20), bronchospasm (7.7%, n=10), and pneumonia (9.2%, n=12).
Conclusion: The study highlights a significant incidence of pulmonary complications post-liver transplantation, with pleural effusion, respiratory infections, and atelectasis being the most common. These findings underscore the need for enhanced monitoring and proactive management of pulmonary complications in liver transplant recipients.
Effects of Kinesio Taping and Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Upper Extremity Function, Quality of Life, and Spasticity in Individuals Recovering from Stroke
Authors: Omer Aadil , Moghadam Behrouz Attarbashi , Shadmehr Azadeh , Hafeez Tahir , Azfar Hanan , Arif Maria , Tahir Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Background: Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition affecting children and adolescents, often resulting in hemiparesis and impaired upper limb functionality. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) has shown promise in rehabilitation, and Kinesio Taping (KT) is increasingly considered for its potential benefits. This study explores the synergistic impact of CIMT and KT on upper limb function and muscle tone in this population, filling a critical gap in research.
Objective: To investigate the combined effects of CIMT and KT on upper limb functionality and spasticity in children and adolescents with hemiparesis.
Methods: A comprehensive randomized clinical trial adhering to CONSORT guidelines was conducted. Forty-six participants aged 6 to 17 years, diagnosed with hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy, were divided into two groups: CIMT-only and CIMT + KT. Baseline assessments included age, gender, stroke type, time since stroke, and initial upper limb function (FMA-UE, BBT, SF-36, MAS). CIMT sessions were conducted intensively over four weeks, with the CIMT + KT group additionally receiving KT application. Post-intervention assessments were conducted using the same measures.
Results: Both the CIMT and CIMT + KT groups demonstrated significant improvements in the use of the affected limb for daily tasks, as indicated by the Motor Activity Log (MAL) scores. The CIMT-only Group showed a mean change in MAL score of 15.4 ± 8.1, while the CIMT + KT Group exhibited a mean change of 10.2 ± 6.5. Strong performance in upper limb functionality, assessed through the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) Functional Ability Scale (FAS), was observed in both groups. The CIMT-only Group demonstrated a mean change in WMFT FAS score of 12.3 ± 6.2, and the CIMT + KT Group had a mean change of 8.4 ± 5.1. Additionally, both groups experienced a notable reduction in muscle tone, assessed using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). The CIMT-only Group had a mean change in MAS score of -0.6 ± 0.4, while the CIMT + KT Group had a mean change of -0.4 ± 0.5. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding the quality and quantity of movement.
Conclusion: Integrating Kinesio Taping with Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy effectively reduces muscular tone in the wrist and fingers, enhancing upper limb functionality in children and adolescents with hemiparesis. While Kinesio Taping alone and in combination with CIMT demonstrates efficacy, further research is warranted to optimize therapeutic applications.