bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling and Analysis of the Electrical Signal Transmission Mechanism of an Electronic Analgesic Apparatus
Authors: Nie Sibing , Wei Qi , Li Xiaoqi , Qin Jinbo , Li Zhangsijia , Huang Liming , Zhang Shuang
Published: December 2024

Objective:

This study analyzes the transmission of the current signal of an electronic
analgesic apparatus in arm muscles and provides a theoretical foundation for electrical stimulation
analgesia.

Methods:

By combining human anatomy and tissue structure, a numerical simulation-based finite
element model of the electronic analgesic apparatus is established using a frustum, cylinder,
and ellipsoid as geometric entities in COMSOL Multiphysics 5.5. In the frequency domain environment,
the transmission mechanism of the signal in the arm is analyzed by inputting current
signals of 100 kHz, 1 MHz, and 10 MHz with an amplitude of ±20 mA.

Results:

With a continuous increase in carrier frequency, the effect of skin tissue becomes increasingly
clear, and the signal becomes increasingly concentrated in the part of the skin that
contacts the electrode. Moreover, diffusion inside the volume conductor loses consistency. At
100 kHz, as the communication distance from the electrode center gradually increases, the signal
spreads more evenly within the arm.

Conclusions:

In the process of implementing a muscle soreness treatment using the electronic
analgesic apparatus, a higher communication frequency makes it more difficult for the signal to
enter the interior of the body and degrade the consistency of the signal. Therefore, the signal
electrode should be placed as close as possible to the analgesic target area during the implementation
of electric current analgesia.
Field Pest Detection via Pyramid Vision Transformer and Prime Sample Attention
Authors: Jia Fuyun , Ye Yin
Published: December 2024

Background:

Pest detection plays a crucial role in smart agriculture; it is one of the
primary factors that significantly impact crop yield and quality. Objective: In actual field environments,
pests often appear as dense and small objects, which pose a great challenge to field
pest detection. Therefore, this paper addresses the problem of dense small pest detection.

Methods:

We combine a pyramid vision transformer and prime sample attention (named PVTPSA)
to design an effective pest detection model. Firstly, a pyramid vision transformer is
adopted to extract pest feature information. Pyramid vision transformer fuses multi-scale pest
features through pyramid structure and can capture context information of small pests, which is
conducive to the feature expression of small pests. Then, we design prime sample attention to
guide the selection of pest samples in the model training process to alleviate the occlusion effect
between dense pests and enhance the overall pest detection accuracy.

Results:

The effectiveness of each module is verified by the ablation experiment. According to
the comparison experiment, the detection and inference performance of the PVT-PSA is better
than the other eleven detectors in field pest detection. Finally, we deploy the PVT- PSA model
on a terrestrial robot based on the Jetson TX2 motherboard for field pest detection.

Conclusion:

The pyramid vision transformer is utilized to extract relevant features of pests.
Additionally, prime sample attention is employed to identify key samples that aid in effectively
training the pest detection models. The model deployment further demonstrates the practicality
and effectiveness of our proposed approach in smart agriculture applications.
Etiological Studies on Cervical Neoplasia – A Showcase of Causal Inferencing
Authors: Lehtinen Matti
Published: December 2024

Preventive medicine is largely about identification of causes of diseases and
their removal. Cervical cancer in Finland is firstly a showcase and secondly a use-case
of preventive medicine. Firstly, etiological studies on cervical cancer were for long
confounded by the fact that sexually transmitted infections are surrogates of both risktaking behaviour in adolescent and young adult population, and occurrence of cervical
cancer in middle-aged women. Identifying oncogenic human papillomaviruses (HPVs)
as the true cause of cervical cancer among the multitude of different sexually
transmitted micro-organisms required a Nobel-prize winning vision which was initially
supported only by case-series evidence. It also required a paradigm shift that was
facilitated by a correctly done epidemiological study and increased understanding on
the molecular basis of exposure misclassification. All this was understood only after
the etiological enigma had been resolved. Secondly, since the sexual revolution in
1960’s first facilitated increase in risk-taking sexual behaviour associated sexually
transmitted infections’ incidence, and subsequently resulted in an increase in the
incidence of cervical cancer. In the below Finnish use-case, the role of different causal
(HPV16/18/31/45), intervening (Chlamydia trachomatis, smoking, HLA, HPV6/11)
and non-causal (herpes simplex virus type 2) factors are put into perspective based on
longitudinal, population-based studies. The established evidence base is now available
for the evaluation of artificial intelligence/ machine learning performance in disclosing
and judging causes of a chronic disease, cervical cancer.
The Transformation of Radical Political Islam in Modern Indonesia in the First Half of the 2020s
Authors:   Voronezh State University, Kyrchanoff Maxim Valeryevich
Published: December 2024

The author studies the current features and main characteristics of the development of radical politi-cal Islam in modern Indonesia in the first half of the 2020s. The novelty of the study lies in the analysis of the social and ideological history of modern Indonesian radical Islam in the first half of the 2020s. Methodologically, the article belongs to modern interdisciplinary historiography. It is as-sumed that the current history of modern radical Islam begins with the banning of the Islamic De-fenders Front. The ideology of modern Islamism is analysed through the prism of intellectual history and the history of ideas. The political programme of radical Islam is perceived as a set of ideological constructs and invented traditions. It is assumed that ideological contradictions and organisational difficulties in the development of Islamism in Indonesia have become significant factors that influ-ence the vectors and trajectories of the development of Islamism. The ideological features of the de-velopment of Indonesian radical political Islam are analysed. The author believes that the develop-ment of radical Islam is updating the collective demand of some segments of modern Indonesian society for political Islam as an alternative to secularism. The article shows that radical Islam in In-donesia is the only real alternative to the political and ideological programme proposed by the ruling secular political elites. The purpose of the article is to analyze the main vectors of transformation of political Islamism. The author’s objectives are 1) to analyze the organizational foundations of radical political Islam, 2) to clarify the ideological programmes and preferences that are put forward and de-veloped within the framework of radical Islamist discourse, 3) to study the prospects and possible trajectories and vectors of development of radical political Islam in modern Indonesia.
Musa Bigiev on Reason in Islamic Law
Authors:   V.G. Timiryasov Kazan Innovative University, Zaynutdinov Dinar Rafailovich
Published: December 2024

The article evaluates the views of Musa Bigiev regarding the role of reason in Islamic law. Reason (‘Aql) is a special source of law in a number of legal systems. This is what it is in English and Islam-ic law. During the era of the “Golden Age of Islam”, the attitude towards ‘Aql was incomparably more serious than in the subsequent period. Largely thanks to the freedom of the human mind, Is-lamic law developed very actively and fruitfully, creating a strong mechanism for the legal regula-tion of social relations. This attitude ensured the prosperity of science in the Muslim world. There-fore, the author turns to the subject of reason as a source of Islamic law, which is of particular rele-vance. The study of the role of ‘Aql in Islamic law is, primarily, based on comparative legal and his-torical legal research methods. Musa Bigiev perceived the era of the “Golden Age” as an ideal time in the development of Islamic legal science. ‘Aql, that encompassed with its influence the entire system of sources of Islamic law at that time, began to produce new concepts of state and legal de-velopment of the Muslim world. Those concepts were supposed to ensure respect for individual’s rights and protect their legitimate interests, as well as protect human life from unlawful interference by the state. But that did not happen. In the second half of the 13th Zcentury, that era ended. In the Muslim world, reason fell into the dead sleep of the past. The dynamics of the progressive develop-ment of the East was adopted by the West. An analysis of Musa Bigiev’s views shows that he paid tribute to the eras of the European Renaissance and Reformation that were able to restore the great-ness of Western civilization after its thought had been in the “dark ages”. However, he was critical of proposals to hold such events in the Muslim world. M. Bigiev believed that Islam did not need reforms, but, at the same time, he was convinced there was a need to increase the role of reason for the revival of Islamic law.
Islamic Finance in the Modern Market Economic System
Authors:   Northwestern Institute of Management of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the auspices of the President of Russian Federation, Idrisov Shamil Agayevich
Published: December 2024

The article examines the key differences between Islamic finance and finance in the market econom-ic system. Comparative characteristics of the main instruments of Islamic finance, such as sukuk, takaful, mudaraba, mubarak, musharaka, ijara, etc., including the financial institutions themselves based on sharia, are given. The author reveals the mechanisms of partnership financing in domestic business with the involvement of Islamic financial instruments in the context of growing demand for Islamic financial opportunities. The use of these financial instruments in accordance with the principles of social justice is seen as an opportunity for the expansion of investment resources in the domestic economy. An example thereof is the successful practice of Islamic banking and the use of its financial instruments in such European countries as Great Britain, Switzerland, etc. Since the 1990s, individual Islamic banks and/or Islamic windows have been operating in Russia, and, with the beginning of the experiment in partner financing, an expansion of their activities is expected, espe-cially in the subjects of Russia with a predominantly Muslim population. Since some countries are already focusing on national currencies rather than the dollar in their international trade and eco-nomic relations, the sphere of economic influence of the EAEU, SCO, and even more noticeably of the BRICS countries is expanding. The number of member countries in these economic unions is increasing: Iran, Egypt, the UAE, Ethiopia, India with her multi-million Muslim population, and, in the future, Algeria, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, etc. are ready to join them. Therefore, Islamic banking and other Islamic financial institutions may have prospects in the new conditions of a multipolar global world.
Islamic Consciousness in Dagestan: In Search of Moderation
Authors:   Institute of HAE DFRC RAS, Abdulagatov Zaid Magomedovich
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes various aspects of moderation in Dagestan Islamic consciousness, in particular, it is established that the ontological aspect of Islamic moderation consists in the peaceful adaptation of a Muslim to changing living conditions. Although moderation may manifest itself in the behavior of a believer, it cannot be considered authentically Islamic phenomenon, until such behavior finds support in the normative Islam. A comparative analysis of religious activity of the bearers of Islamic normativity in Dagestan and in other regions of Russia demonstrates that normative Islam in the Republic of Dagestan only partially meets the criteria of moderation formulated by the author. Soci-ological surveys conducted in different years in Dagestan show that Islamic moderation finds a more pronounced expression in “folk” Islam than in the “official” Islam adhered by the leaders of the Muslim community. For this reason, ordinary Muslims, without burdening themselves with strict requirements of Islamic normativity, adapt more easily to the conditions of a secular state.
Regional Financial Capability Analysis Bone District in Return of National Economic Recovery Loans
Authors: Arsyad Andi Nurul Aulia , Nalien Elvira Mulya
Published: December 2024

Regional loans provide consequences for regions to make payments on the loan at the specified time. This article aims to find out how Bone Regency's financial capacity is to pay off PEN loans over the next eight years, analyzed using Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) by Mahmudi. DSCR consists of eight indicators, namely Regional Original Income, General Allocation Funds, Profit Sharing Funds, Reforestation Fund Profit Sharing Funds, Mandatory Expenditures, Loan Principal Installments, Loan Interest and Other Loan Costs. This article uses a qualitative approach using quantitative data. Data collection techniques include Semi-Structured Interviews, Passive Participant Observation and Documentation. The research results show that Bone Regency has the ability to repay PEN loans in the next 8 years and meets the minimum DSCR score criteria of 2.5 points. There are no obstacles in repaying PEN loans, but regional finances in 2024 are predicted to be burdened due to the implementation of regional elections. Efforts made to overcome obstacles to repaying PEN loans are by producing good financial reports. Also to anticipate a budget deficit that may occur in 2024, by budgeting a reserve fund that starts in 2022 and can be disbursed in 2024.
The Impact of Compensation and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance: A Case Study of PT Bank XYZ (Persero) Tbk
Authors: Ardianto Yuli , Riskarini Dian , Baharuddin Gunawan , Handayani Sri Puspita
Published: December 2024

This research investigates the relationship between compensation and job satisfaction, as well as the influence of the latter on employee performance and productivity at PT Bank XYZ (Persero) Tbk, South Jakarta. By using SmartPLS 4.1.0.1 partial least square in analyzing the data from 135 respondents, it was found that compensation has a positive effect on employee performance but no influence on productivity, while job satisfaction has a positive effect on productivity but no influence on performance. The results showed that employee productivity has a significant influence on performance. Moreover, this study indicated that employee productivity mediates the relationship between job satisfaction and performance but fails to mediate the relationship between compensation and performance.
This Abled City: Samenwerken voor een toegankelijk en inclusieve stad met mensen met een handicap
Authors: van Hoven Bettina , Munuera Garcia Julia , Fisher Madelief
Published: December 2024

Ondanks vooruitgang in het kader van het VN verdrag handicap en inclusie agenda's in diverse gemeenten, blijven mensen met een beperking geconfronteerd worden met veel uitdagingen bij het gebruik van openbare ruimtes. Op dit moment is de stad nog niet toegankelijk en inclusief voor iedereen. Toch worden mensen met een beperking weinig betrokken bij samenwerkingen en besluitvormingen. Dit boek laat zien hoe dit gedaan kan worden. In plaats van een vragenlijst voor feedback over de stad online, of een inloopmiddag, laten we via een participatief project en design thinking zien hoe we samen op pad gaan met rolstoelgebruikers. We volgen in dit boek het proces van het eerste idee naar dataverzameling en analyse. We willen op die manier een inspirerend voorbeeld geven aan beleidsmakers, onderzoekers, studenten, maatschappelijk werkers en andere geïnteresseerden.
Use of water bodies by the collared peccary Pecari tajacu (Artiodactyla: Tayassuidae) in the Maya Forest, Mexico
Authors: Cruz Romo Jesus Lizardo , Sánchez-Pinzón Khiavett , Contreras-Moreno Fernando M. , Jesús-Espinosa Daniel , Méndez-Tun José
Published: December 2024

Water availability is a critical factor influencing the abundance and distribution of species, particularly in environments where it is scarce. This study aimed to assess the visit frequency index (VFI, a proxy for abundance) and activity patterns of the collared peccary (Pecari tajacu) at various natural and artificial water sources in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche, Mexico. We employed camera trapping from January to December 2020, monitoring 30 water bodies: 10 artificial water troughs, 10 natural aguadas (depressions where rainwater accumulates), and 10 sartenejas (erosion-formed cavities in rocky soils that collect rainwater). Our results indicate that P. tajacu utilized sartenejas (VFI = 29.92 records/trap-days) and water troughs (VFI = 22.08 records/trap-days) more frequently than aguadas (VFI = 6.54 records/trap-days). The daily activity patterns of P. tajacu were predominantly diurnal at water troughs and aguadas, while activity at sartenejas was cathemeral. Despite being a species known for its reliance on water sources, the VFI recorded in this study was lower compared to previous studies. This decrease is likely linked to increased water availability in the region during the study period, which may have led to avoidance behavior by P. tajacu due to the presence of white-lipped peccaries (Tayassu pecari) and predators such as jaguars (Panthera onca) and pumas (Puma concolor), which were more abundant at the aguadas. Considering the rapid progression of climate change and the increasing occurrence of extreme drought and rainfall events in the region, it is crucial to deepen our understanding of the relationships between water availability and the population dynamics of wildlife species. This knowledge will be essential for developing strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity.
Effects of Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Internet Sleep Hygiene Education on Sleep Quality and Executive Function Among Medical Students in Malaysia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Mariappan Vijandran , Mukhtar Firdaus
Published: December 2024

Background

Medical students are frequently affected by poor sleep quality. Since poor sleep quality has negative physiological and psychological consequences such as on executive function, there is an opportunity to improve sleep quality and executive functions using non-pharmacological intervention such as cognitive behavioural therapy.

Objective

The aim of this study therefore is to determine if improving sleep quality could improve executive functions in medical students with poor sleep quality by comparing cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with sleep hygiene education (SHE) in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Methods

A parallel group, RCT with a target sample of 120 medical students recruited from government-based medical universities in Malaysia. Eligible participants will be randomized to internet group CBT-I or internet group SHE in a 1:1 ratio. Assessments will be performed at baseline, post-intervention, 1 month, 3-months, and 6-months. The primary outcome is between-group differences in sleep quality and executive function post-baseline. The secondary outcomes include pre-sleep worry, attitude about sleep, sleep hygiene and sleep parameters.

Results

This study received approval from the Research Ethics Committee in Universiti Putra Malaysia (JKEUPM-2023-1446) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (JEP-2024-669). The clinical trial was also registered in Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ACTRN1264000243516). As of June 2024, the recruitment process is ongoing and a total of 48 and 49 students have been enrolled from the universities into the CBT-I and ISHE groups, respectively. All the participants provided signed and informed consent to participate in the study. Data collection has been completed for the baseline (pre-treatment assessment), and follow-up assessments for T1 and T2 for all the participants in both groups, while T3 and T4 assessments will be completed by July 2025. Data analysis will be performed by August 2025 and the research will be completed by December 2025.

Conclusions

This study is the first attempt to design a CBT intervention to ameliorate poor sleep quality and its related negative effects among medical students. This research is also the first large-scale exploring the relationship between health status and CBT-mediated sleep improvement among medical students.

Trial Registration

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12624000243516; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=387030

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/59288
Trayectoria energética en territorios neuquinos
Authors: Villalba Maria Sofia , Carrizo Silvina , Jacinto Guillermina
Published: December 2024

Argentina avanza por los caminos de la transición energética; sin embargo, depende en gran medida de los hidrocarburos para satisfacer sus necesidades. En esto es clave la provincia de Neuquén, cuya trayectoria energética se modela a partir de la explotación de recursos hidrocarburíferos, con la adición de grandes aprovechamientos hidroeléctricos en la década de 1970 y de pequeñas instalaciones de energías renovables en el siglo XXI. Este trabajo analiza un siglo de cambios en las redes energéticas y de transformaciones en los territorios neuquinos, con base en una investigación empírica para la cual se emplearon datos primarios y fuentes secundarias.
Petróleo, desplazamiento forzado y ciudad. (Re)configuración socioespacial de Barrancabermeja, Colombia, 2000-2018
Authors: Serrano Besil Javier Eduardo
Published: December 2024

La ciudad de Barrancabermeja, Colombia, experimentó un acelerado crecimiento a principios del siglo XX como consecuencia del establecimiento de un enclave petrolero, lo que generó un territorio dividido y desigual. Desde los años ochenta, el desplazamiento forzado fue un factor central de transformación socioespacial. Sin embargo, la programación de inversiones en la refinería en 2010 generó altos niveles de especulación que pronto reconfiguraron la ciudad y produjeron una fragmentación de menor escala. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar estas reconfiguraciones entre 2000 y 2018 mediante una metodología que combina estrategias cualitativas (entrevistas semiestructuradas) y cuantitativas (análisis de datos censales).
A Study on Employees Perception Towards Online Job Portals with Reference to SRM Group
Authors: D Mr. Monish
Published: December 2024

This Abstract discusses the importance of employees' perceptions towards online job portals, shedding light on their
preferences, usage patterns, and suggestions for improvement. Throughan analysis of 180 respondents, it is revealed that online
job portals play a crucial role in the job search process, with platforms like LinkedIn and Naukri being favored for their
reliabilityand relevance. Despite a high usage rate and overall positive attitudes, concerns regarding security and privacy remain
significant. Additionally, the study identifies gender-based differences in perceived career opportunities and highlights the
importance of continuous improvement in user interface, search functionality, and security measures to meet evolving user
needs. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of understanding employee perceptions to optimize online job
portals and enhance their efficacy in facilitating successful job searches. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the prevalent
usage patterns among employees, highlighting the pivotal role of online job portals in facilitating job searches and career
advancement. Specific platforms like LinkedIn and Naukri emerge as preferred choices due to their reliability and relevance,
while also serving as valuable resources for career development. Interestingly, gender-based differences in perceptions of career
opportunities areidentified, suggesting nuanced considerations in platform design and functionality. Despite overall satisfaction,
the study underscores the continuous need for improvement, particularly in user interface, search functionality, and security
measures, to align with evolving employeeneeds and preferences in the dynamic job market landscape
Utilization of Conservation Forest Areas in Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Batur Bukit Payang in The Perspective of Natural Tourism Entrepreneurship Permits
Authors: Sudiantara I Gusti Bagus , Astara I Wayan Wesna , Senastri Ni Made Jaya
Published: December 2024

BKSDA Bali faces problems in the development of natural tourism in Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Batur Bukit Payang (TWA GBBP), namely the business of providing natural tourism facilities (hot springs) without permission by Batur Customary Village. The hot spring has been managed since 1986 and developed into Batur Natural Hot Spring in 2007. The issues discussed in this study are: (1) How is the licensing process for the use of conservation forest areas in the development of natural tourism in Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Batur Bukit Payang? (2) What is the model of community-based natural tourism development in Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Batur Bukit Payang? The methods used in this study are a type of empirical legal research, using the approach of legislation, the historical juridical approach and the legal sociology approach. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that the process of licensing the utilization of the area in TWA GBBP is based on: (1) Inventory of regional potential, (2) Arrangement of the area into the management block, set on February 11, 2016, (3) The design of natural tourism sites on the utilization block, set on June 4, 2018, (4) The preparation of the management plan (RPJP) of KPHK Kintamani was set for April 15, 2019. Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Batur Bukit Payang is eligible for natural tourism business licensing in the form of IUPJWA / PB-PJWA and IUPSWA / PB-PSWA. There are three models of community-based natural tourism development in Taman Wisata Alam Gunung Batur Bukit Payang, namely: (1) Hot Spring Tourism (Batur Natural Hot Spring) developed by Batur Customary Village and accommodated through cooperation with PT. Tanaya Pesona Batur through IUPSWA commitment, (2) Camping Tourism developed by Pokdarwis Ampupu Kembar, (3) Mount Batur Climbing Tour developed by FP3GB through the provision of IUPJWA.
The The Sustainable Development Paradigm through Carbon Tax Legal Construction
Authors: Parwata I Putu Gede , Sadnyini Ida Ayu
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this research is to answer legal issues related to the implications of the legal vacuum in the procedures for implementing a carbon tax and the formulation of fulfilling future a carbon tax obligations to provide certainty in the continuation of sustainable development. The legal research method used is normative juridical with a conceptual and statutory approach. The research results confirm that the implications of the legal vacuum in the procedures for implementing a carbon tax are related to threats to the sustainability of sustainable development. The threat in question is closely related to environmental damage due to significant climate change in the form of global warming and greenhouse emissions. The formulation of future a carbon tax regulations refers to the analogous legal construction method, namely regulating a carbon tax as well as a land and building tax and a value-added tax which emphasizes the importance of the state's role in regulating the behavior of business actors toward green economic activities that are lower in carbon. Apart from that, the role of the state, especially in mitigating climate change due to greenhouse emissions, requires financing expenditure. A carbon tax provides an opportunity to increase sources of state revenue and change the behavior of business actors to be more environmentally friendly.
APPLIED SURGICAL EMBRYOLOGY. A FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT IN COLORECTAL ONCOLOGY SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
Authors:   Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Palma de Mallorca, García-Granero García-Fuster Álvaro
Published: December 2024

Knowledge of applied surgical anatomy facilitates the surgical act, knowledge of Applied Surgical Embryology facilitates performing correct oncological surgery in colorectal cancer.
HamLib: A library of Hamiltonians for benchmarking quantum algorithms and hardware
Authors: Sawaya Nicolas PD , Marti-Dafcik Daniel , Ho Yang , Tabor Daniel P , Neira David E Bernal , Magann Alicia B , Premaratne Shavindra , Dubey Pradeep , Matsuura Anne , Bishop Nathan , Jong Wibe A de , Benjamin Simon , Parekh Ojas , Tubman Norm , Klymko Katherine , Camps Daan
Published: December 2024

In order to characterize and benchmark computational hardware, software, and algorithms, it is essential to have many problem instances on-hand. This is no less true for quantum computation, where a large collection of real-world problem instances would allow for benchmarking studies that in turn help to improve both algorithms and hardware designs. To this end, here we present a large dataset of qubit-based quantum Hamiltonians. The dataset, called HamLib (for Hamiltonian Library), is freely available online and contains problem sizes ranging from 2 to 1000 qubits. HamLib includes problem instances of the Heisenberg model, Fermi-Hubbard model, Bose-Hubbard model, molecular electronic structure, molecular vibrational structure, MaxCut, Max-k-SAT, Max-k-Cut, QMaxCut, and the traveling salesperson problem. The goals of this effort are (a) to save researchers time by eliminating the need to prepare problem instances and map them to qubit representations, (b) to allow for more thorough tests of new algorithms and hardware, and (c) to allow for reproducibility and standardization across research studies.
Kristīgie motīvi Friča Bārdas dzejā
Authors: Miezīte Ilona
Published: December 2024

Rakstā analizēti kristīgie motīvi Friča Bārda dzejā. F. Bārdas radošā darbība liecina par intensīviem garīgiem meklējumiem, kas viņu lielā mērā ir atsvešinājuši no kristietības. Kristīgie motīvi viņa dzejā ir integrēti plašākā reliģiju sintēzes kontekstā. F. Bārda nāk no reģiona, kurā bija aktīva brāļu draudžu kustība. Hernhūtismam piemītošais pasaules redzējums, tieksme pēc sirdsšķīstības un personiskām attiecībām ar Dievu ir netieši ietekmējusi viņa dzeju.
Nepiepildītās cerības – Latvijas Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca, kāda tā varēja būt
Authors: Rozentāls Linards
Published: December 2024

Padomju okupācijas rezultātā Latvijas Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca tika sašķelta divās daļās, kuras padomju režīms mērķtiecīgi nodalīja vienu no otras. Rakstā pētīti Latvijas Evaņģēliski luteriskās baznīcas Latvijā un trimdā tuvināšanās procesi 80. gadu beigās un 90. gadu sākumā un abu baznīcu izveidotās Koordinācijas komisijas darbs. Šī komisija tika izveidota un darbojās no 1990. līdz 1993. gadam, lai saskaņotu abu baznīcas daļu darbu, pieņemtu kopīgus lēmumus un veidotu vienotas Latvijas Evaņģēliski luteriskās baznīcas struktūru, un atjaunotu baznīcas vienību. Tomēr abās baznīcu daļās pastāvēja arī nozīmīga pretestība un piesardzība, vēlme apvienošanos atlikt uz vēlāku laiku, cerība drīzumā atrisināt sieviešu ordinācijas jautājumu. Tā rezultātā darbs pie apvienošanās apstājās un abu baznīcu tuvināšanās process noslēdzās neveiksmīgi.
Jornada de innovación curricular y buenas prácticas pedagógicas: X Versión
Authors:   Universidad de Valparaíso. Vicerrectoría Académica, Andrade Caroca Héctor Andrés , Antezana Saavedra Matías , Araya De Pablo Romina , Ardiles Araya Álvaro , Arellano González Cristian , Budrovich Sáez Jorge , Cardenas González Noelia , Ceballos Sánchez Ximena , Chahuan Jiménez Karime , Chong Vega Reinaldo , Contreras Cruz Javiera , Cuadra Palma Lorena Natalia , Di Giorgi Armas Gustavo , Estay Castillo Pamela , Farias Vargas Evelyn , Fuentes Valencia Ayleen , Gaete Olivares Hernán , Galindo Ponce Leopoldo , Garcia Vidal Jorge , Garrido Araya Dominique , Gonzalez Gamboa Nury , Gonzalez Jamett Arlek , Gonzalez Bravo María Lorena Paz , Gonzalez Rojas Andrea , Guzman Gálvez Adolfo , Henriquez Lang M. Carolina , Hermosilla Gómez Claudia , Herrera Albornoz Pamela , Hevia Castillo Álvaro , Hurtado Arenas Paulina , Illanes Arellano Pilar Alejandra , Iturra Mena Sandy , Jaime Celedón Ivonne , Lapier Quezada Michel Andrés , Lara Yergues Eduardo , Lavin Wentelemn Guillermo , Lobos Díaz Pamela , Micolich Vergara Constanza , Miranda Gómez Ramón , Miranda Sala Daniel , Molina Carvajal Juan , Moya Olave Daniela , Peña Silva Beatriz , Perez Báez Massiel , Priken Figueroa Kathleen , Redmond Cesarino Juan , Rojas Zúñiga Fernando , Rojas Rodríguez Joaquín , Rubio Soto Graciela , Ruiz Tagle Pérez Carolina , Saldes Toledo Nicole , Salum Alvarado Elena , Sanchez Pincheira Claudia , Sanchez Toro José Antonio , Sandoval Alarcón Sergio , Soto Aguirre Tomás , Tapia Bustos Andrea , Valdivia Farías Patricia , Varas Aburto Paula , Vargas González Héctor , Vega Toro Sebastián , Vergara Vera Claudio , Vilches Arredondo Claudia , Zumaran Ibacache Francisco
Published: December 2024

Esta publicación digital tiene como objetivo difundir y valorar las iniciativas innovadoras que están surgiendo en el ámbito de la educación superior en el contexto de la implementación del Modelo Educativo Institucional. El propósito es generar un espacio de intercambio de conocimientos y experiencias que permita a los docentes inspirarse y aprender unos de otros.
A continuación, se presenta una selección de prácticas docentes que surgieron en 2023 como respuestas creativas a los desafíos de la educación superior. Estas experiencias invitan a repensar los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje y a explorar nuevas estrategias para alcanzar los resultados de aprendizaje esperados.
Information needs of a vulnerable community: The case of visually impaired first-time mothers in Malaysia
Authors: Nurul Siti , (Corresponding Author) Kiran Kaur
Published: December 2024

Interest in exploring women’s new experiences as they step into motherhood and their information
behaviour has increased over the last decade. However, little attention has been given to vulnerable
first-time mothers, specifically those with visual impairment. This study aims to provide an insight
into the information needs of first-time mothers with visual impairments as they embrace
motherhood. A case study design was employed to capture the information experiences of first-time
mothers with visual impairment during their first year of motherhood. Three data collection
techniques were employed, namely interviews, observations and audio diary, that provided rich and
deep insights into the experiences of these mothers. The codes-to-theory model for qualitative
inquiry resulted in identifying five main facets of information needs, namely baby care, mother care,
family welfare, daily living and disability rights. Wilson’s model of information behavior is used to
provide an understanding of how these mothers’ personal factors, role demands and environmental
context shape their information needs as they take on the role as mothers. The findings raise
implications for strategies to facilitate this vulnerable community’s information provisions,
specifically in the context of visually impaired mothers.
Empirical comparative study of similarity indexes in scientometrics co-authorship analysis
Authors: (Corresponding Author) Hamid Bouabid
Published: December 2024

Similarity indexes are widely used in the field of scientometrics either in co-words, co-citations, bibliographic coupling, or co-authorship, and very recently in link prediction and system recommender. Despite the rich literature on the comparison of various indexes very rarely a consensus is being reached on the appropriateness of a specific one. This paper aims to enhance empirical understanding of similarity indexes within the context of co-authorship networks, which are widely used and highly relevant in scientometrics. The objective is to assist scientometricians in better analyzing co-authorship networks and selecting the most suitable similarity index for their studies. The research examines two types of co-authorship networks - one with low density at the individual level and another with high density at the country level - using five commonly applied similarity indexes: Jaccard, Salton, Dice-Sorenson, Pearson, and Association Strength. The study confirms that, as theoretically expected, the Salton index follows a concave increasing function of the Jaccard index, with Jaccard values consistently lower, regardless of network density. The concave shape of the curve is more pronounced in the case of low dense network. A linear function is found between Dice-Sorenson and Salton. Additionally, Pearson is observed to be 'orthogonal' to Jaccard, Salton, and Dice-Sorenson, indicating a lack of direct correlation. In contrast, Association Strength behaves differently: in a high-density network, it is 'orthogonal' to Jaccard, Salton, and Dice-Sorenson and shows no correlation with Pearson. However, in a low-density network, Association Strength displays the opposite behavior.
Changes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities of Family Medicine Departments
Authors: Lindley Alexa R. , Ricklefs Colbey , Kost Amanda , Patterson Davis G. , Evans David V. , Sturges Daytheon , Bennett Ian M. , Cawse-Lucas Jeanne
Published: December 2024

Background and Objectives: Institutional racism causes worse health outcomes for patients of racial/ethnic minority groups via limited access to health care, disparities in quality of care delivered, and lack of physician diversity. Increased attention to racism in 2020 led many medical institutions to examine their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. In the context of increased national attention to health equity, this study sought to investigate the current status of DEI infrastructure by evaluating leadership and support related to DEI in family medicine departments in 2020 and 2021.
Methods: We analyzed department and chair characteristics as well as departmental DEI infrastructure (ie, leadership and actions) from Association of Departments of Family Medicine survey data in 2020 (data collected from June to September 2020) and 2021 (data collected from September to December 2021). We performed multiple regression analyses to evaluate whether department characteristics or specific DEI activities were associated with increased DEI infrastructure in 2021 compared to 2020.
Results: Of the 165 department chairs sent the survey in both 2020 and 2021, 56 (33.9%) responded both years. Departments with a designated DEI leader increased from 42.9% in 2020 to 60.7% in 2021, but about 40% of departments lacked key supports for this position (ie, funding, staff support, and a pathway for advancement). Regression analysis did not demonstrate associations between independent variables and three measures of departmental DEI activities.
Conclusions: This study demonstrates that designated leadership for DEI work increased in family medicine departments between 2020 and 2021.
Guía metodológica para el desarrollo de jardines de observación de colibríes para la zona de Los Santos, San José, Costa Rica, 2024
Authors: Paola Brenes Rojas  , Catalina Vargas Meneses  , Ariana Muñoz Picado
Published: December 2024

Los jardines que atraen colibríes en la zona de Los Santos, Costa Rica, impulsan el turismo científico, la conservación de especies y el disfrute de la naturaleza. La interacción entre plantas y colibríes es clave para la supervivencia de estas aves, la diversidad vegetal mediante la polinización y el equilibrio ecológico. Por ello, en el diseño de jardines, es indispensable que la selección de plantas se realice bajo principios técnico-científicos, favoreciendo así su éxito. Las recomendaciones se basan en factores como la fisiología de las plantas y los impactos climáticos, con el fin de motivar a las personas a crear y mantener estos espacios. Además, se destaca la importancia de documentar las interacciones para mejorar la eficacia del jardín y contribuir al conocimiento científico. También se proponen pautas para su diseño, considerando elementos como el suelo, el agua y el entorno. Con una planificación cuidadosa y basada en datos técnico-científicos, los jardines pueden convertirse en santuarios que promuevan el cuidado y el uso responsable del entorno natural.
Cohesión comunitaria en la valorización de residuos orgánicos por medio del compostaje: El caso del Asentamiento Valle Real Santa Cecilia, La Cruz, Guanacaste
Authors: Wendy Porras Barquero  , José Luis Fournier Rodríguez
Published: December 2024

La Cruz, en el pacífico norte de Costa Rica, es uno de los cantones con menor índice de progreso social del país y el distrito de Santa Cecilia es uno de los distritos con menor desarrollo del cantón. En La Cruz, existe actualmente una problemática relacionada con la gestión de los residuos orgánicos, por lo que se desarrolló un plan piloto en el Asentamiento Valle Real en Santa Cecilia para reutilizar los residuos orgánicos y generar abono orgánico, con el objetivo de que posteriormente sea utilizado en las plantaciones agrícolas y lograr su comercialización a futuro. El plan piloto se ejecutó durante el 2022 y el 2023. En total se desarrollaron tres fases: a) diagnóstico inicial, b) elaboración de compostaje y c) análisis fisicoquímico del abono obtenido. Este plan piloto se desarrolló por medio de un trabajo conjunto con la Asociación de Productores del Asentamiento Valle Real, la Sede de Guanacaste de la Universidad de Costa Rica y la Municipalidad de La Cruz. Para el desarrollo del plan piloto fue muy importante este trabajo conjunto entre la municipalidad y el sector académico, así como el papel de la asociación y el trabajo de sus miembros que realizaron funciones clave. Para el desarrollo del proyecto se utilizaron metodologías participativas y lúdicas.
Análisis de la potencialidad turística de un territorio: Aplicación de la metodología READI en una reserva natural de Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Gonzalo Schneider Cherrutti  , Aldo G. Ramos Schenck
Published: December 2024

La Reserva Natural Sierra del Tigre (RNST), ubicada en Tandil, provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, constituye un enclave único de biodiversidad, geodiversidad y patrimonio cultural en un contexto periurbano. El objetivo del estudio es evaluar el desarrollo turístico de la RNST utilizando la metodología de la matriz READI (recursos, actores y dinámicas), la cual fue adaptada específicamente para el análisis de la reserva y su entorno. Mediante un enfoque mixto, que incluye análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo de los recursos disponibles, de la participación de los actores involucrados y de las dinámicas territoriales, se identificaron las fortalezas y debilidades de la RNST. Los resultados resaltan el valioso patrimonio natural y cultural del área, al tiempo que subrayan la necesidad de diversificar las fuentes de financiamiento, mejorar la infraestructura turística, y fortalecer la participación comunitaria y el liderazgo territorial. Estas acciones son fundamentales para asegurar un desarrollo turístico equilibrado y sostenible.
Picturing Clouds of Unknowing: Photography, Lostness, and Cognitive Decline
Authors: Lucy Carolan
Published: December 2024

The central premise of this doctoral project is that the progressive cognitive ambiguity that is dementia can be creatively apprehended by way of lostness. As defined by Rebecca Solnit, ‘lost’ holds “...two disparate meanings. Losing things is about the familiar falling away, getting lost is about the unfamiliar appearing.” The initial hypothesis of this research was that in certain neurodegenerative conditions the familiar and unfamiliar can confoundingly combine, and that it’s through the lens of this particular combination that some comprehension of dementia as lived experience may be approached. The disorienting misperceptions most commonly encountered in cognitive decline are visual in nature. Given, then, that dementia reveals the importance of vision to perception, how may the photographic, with lostness as optic, be used to illuminate cognitive decline? In what ways can creatively visualising aspects of neurodegeneration in dementia inform understandings of its existential ambiguities?
The role of hand peeling and plant ingredients in controlling microbial contamination during refrigerated storage of Litopenaeus vannamei
Authors: Kukułowicz Anita
Published: December 2024

Fresh shrimp are highly perishable, so in addition to chemical and physical methods, naturalpreservation methods are also applied to prolong their shelf life. A trial was carried out to assess the efficacyof hand peeling and the addition of garlic (Allium sativum) and chilli pepper (Capsicum annum) as naturalconserving agents in the control of microbiological contamination in Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp duringcold storage. The highest level of Staphylococcus aureus was found after 5 days of storage in unpeeled shrimpswithout additives (3.32 log cfu·g–1 = colony forming units per gram). There was a statistically significant effect(p < 0.05) of all the factors tested, that is, the day of testing, the preparation method and the additive used onthe average number of S. aureus in shrimp. The average number of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the garliconlyand garlic and chilli samples was very similar, at 2.30 and 2.38 log cfu·g–1, respectively. The highestaverage number of psychrotrophs was recorded in samples with garlic and chilli: 4.41–5.65 log cfu·g–1,5 days after purchase. The addition of plant additives used in this work inhibits the fungi in peeled shrimp.The composition of the ingredients used does not provide complete protection against spoilage, but to a greaterextent, it improves the shelf life of the hand-peeled shrimp.
Modern Nanomedicine & Nanobiotechnology in Maxillofaciale Surgery and Stomatology
Authors: Ya Peredkov K
Published: December 2024

Nanomedicine-trend in modern medicine, based on the use of the unique capabilities of nanomaterials and nano-objects
for the selection, design, and changes in biological systems on human low-molecular level.