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Innovative Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for Market Dominance
Authors: - Wu Xiao , - Liu Quanliang , - Yao Huanli , - Srikrishna Banerjee
Published: November 2023

The integration of digital technology has become essential for both markets and society, leading to the emergence of digital transformation as a crucial aspect of business innovation. Nevertheless, the process of digital transformation is intricate, and organizations continue to face challenges in comprehending and effectively capitalizing on its potential benefits. This research examines the present implementation of digital technology within enterprises. The article examines the effects of digital transformation on traditional marketing, specifically how it can alter the conventional process of value creation that marketing is predominantly engaged in. It delves into the impact of digital transformation on several aspects of traditional marketing, such as its role, organization, and tools. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, namely in-depth interviews, to gather data from managers employed in various businesses in Italy. The findings indicate that organizations frequently utilize digital technology, but predominantly rely on conventional tools. Moreover, companies tend to exhibit a higher degree of digitization rather than complete digital transformation. Digital technologies have a significant influence on marketing since they enhance market analytics, pricing strategies, and channel management, while also facilitating the establishment of client interactions to foster value co-creation. Professional abilities are enhanced in numerous ways, while organizational processes are becoming increasingly efficient and adaptable through the utilization of diverse knowledge and cross-functional experiences. This study examines the research and managerial consequences associated with the obstacles and hazards encountered during the execution of digital transformation initiatives.
Pharmaceutical Excipients In The Paediatric Formulation
Authors: - Vijay Lamkane , - Ulka Mote , - Kushal Wankhede , - Pratik Kakde
Published: November 2023

This review focus on the role of excipients used in paediatric dosage of therapeutic agents. This theoretical study seeks to critically review the use of excipients in the paediatric formulation. this review describes the most frequent excipients used in paediatric medicine formulations, identifying the compounds that scientific literature has marked as potentially harmful regarding the side effects generated after exposure. On the other hand, this review also highlights the importance of carrying out safety -checks on the excipients, which, in most cases, are linked to toxicity studies
Human Resource Accounting Methods And Practices In India - Conceptual Framework
Authors: - Dr. Muralidhar Dunna
Published: November 2023

Human resource accounting (HRA) has very high significance not only for the management, but also for analyst and even for employees. It helps management in better utilization, planning management of human resources in the organization while for analyst, Even today, when a good deal of work has been done in this field, it is very much unfortunate that there is not only set pattern or generally accepted method either for valuation of human resource or for their recording in books of accounts or for the disclosure of information by means of different statements. Human resource is one of the most important back office operations of any organization or business. The skills, creativity and ability of human beings cannot be replaced by machines. No machine can ever come up with a unique advertising idea without the human input. Thus companies must learn to recognize and appreciate the value of their employees. This paper highlights the significance of Human resource valuation and methods to measures human assets value. This paper also describes true costs of planning and recruitment and depicts the limitations of human resource accounting.
Tax Implication On Online Bussiness In Tanzania:re-assessment Of The Income Tax Act Revied In 2019
Authors: - DIANA DAMSON
Published: November 2023

The increased dependence on the internet facilitated by the development in science and technology has affected contemporary global business which depends on the use of the Internet, where buying and selling of goods is easy and possible. The changes in technology have affected tax environments and compelled business firms to adopt different measures on how to pay taxes from their income, and institutions responsible for collecting tax have made an architecture of paying tax through an online tax return for registered business owners. Despite the drastic change in technology, the Income Tax Act [Revised Edition of 2019], has not effectively adopted the changing tax environments, causing a potential loss of revenue for online businesses that go unnoticed and without regulations. The current tax legal framework requires physical presence for the taxpayer for tax assessment, which is repugnant to digital economies. Most online businesses have no physical location or fingerprint and record huge sales at the expense of the government and revenue collections. This study exposes the weakness of the tax regime in collecting revenue from online businesses in Tanzania, and such tax mischief has cost the nation huge revenue loss that would have been used to finance development projects in the country
Exploring The Advancement Enabled By Nano-silica In Cement-based Materials: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: - Vairavel , - Jino , - Natarajan , - Shiek Mufith , - mothishramesh@gmail.com
Published: November 2023

At present, the focus of current research lies predominantly in unraveling the fundamental science of cementitious materials at the nano and atomic levels. Simultaneously, researchers are working diligently to enhance the durability and sustainability of concrete, leading to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of cementitious materials through the incorporation of nano-silica. This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the influence of nano-silica addition on the mechanical, durability and microstructural characteristics of paste, mortar and concrete. It also offers insight into the current developments in the application of nano-silica in these materials. Lastly, the paper discusses the potential future trends and implications of using nano-silica in cement-based materials.
Smart Security Design of Home Automation and Security System using Raspberry Pi
Authors: - Amulya Gaonkar , - Govind Negalur
Published: November 2023

The burgeoning global market for intelligent technology is rapidly embracing the interconnected landscape of devices, paving the way for the ubiquitous Internet of Things (IoT). IoT's emergence opens up novel prospects to enhance device connectivity within households, fostering domestic automation. Central to this evolution is the imperative to craft and implement a secure residential automation system. In the present day, home security threats pose one of the most challenging concerns, as security assumes paramount importance in the face of increasing possibilities of intrusion. Addressing this, the primary focus is to establish safeguarding measures and remote monitoring for residences via the internet, countering the perils of home security risks. This system incorporates advanced features like facial recognition for individuals approaching entry points, promising simplicity and adaptability in operation. As the internet's reach expands, leveraging IoT driven home automation is pivotal, envisaging a security mechanism that grants homeowners comprehensive remote control over their abode and autonomously tracks residence access, all without the need for intricate manual interfaces.
Review Article on Patient Satisfaction in Out Patient Department
Authors: - Karan , - Sakshi Kaushik
Published: November 2023

The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving on a global scale. Over the past few decades, health has gained acceptance as a fundamental right and transformed into a societal objective. One of the fundamental criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the healthcare services offered in hospitals is patient satisfaction. Given their higher socioeconomic standing and easier access to healthcare, consumers have high expectations and demands. Successful customer impression monitoring has evolved into a straightforward yet crucial business approach. An essential tool for organising an essential tool for organising, managing, and conducting research is patient satisfaction measurement.
IoT Based on Industry Power Status Monitoring and Alert Systems using RaspberryPI and Thingsboard
Authors: - Shrawan Thakur
Published: November 2023

Real-time power status monitoring and alerting is a crucial component of companies such as Internet Service Providers (ISP). These kinds of solutions are desired in order to avoid accidents that result in loss of life, loss of financial data, and damage to devices. Additionally, it helps to take the appropriate intervention if necessary. Due to the sensitivity of this problem, businesses, and organizations such as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have been using a variety of strategies and AI technologies for disaster management. To overcome the limitation of these methods, industries like Microsoft Azure are trying to use Internet of Things (IoT) based solutions because it is light, flexible, and lower operating cost. In this research, we propose the Thingsboard, an IoT based open-source platform, along with raspberry-Pi for collecting and monitoring the voltage and current related data from the different sites and managing alerting systems based on their status. This system has been successfully implemented for ISP companies.
Interpretation of Poetry, Enlightenment, and Irreproachibility
Authors: - Maksud
Published: November 2023

The article presents a lot of research related to the poetry of Unus Emre, who managed to display his ideas in the symbols of impeccable enlightenment, their ideal artistic features and the specific place in which the content of the text is revealed.
Promoting Intangible Heritage for Peace and Identity in Conflict Zones: A Case Study of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: - Aditya Akash
Published: November 2023

Abstract:
Purpose- The paper explores the important role of intangible heritage in promoting peace and identity in conflict zones. It aims to present an alternative approach to conflict reduction by focusing on the importance of cultural traditions and their global recognition in these regions.
Design/Methodology/Approach- The research focuses on the development of new opportunities for promoting intangible cultural practises and traditions in conflict zones. After analysing Chhattisgarh history, Bastar culture and customs from previous generations, and regional conflicts by studying various government resources, forums, and conversations with regional journalists.
Findings- The outcomes of the research show that recognising intangible heritage not only protects cultural diversity but also empowers individuals, contributing to a broad recognition and thorough understanding of conflict zones. It focuses attention to how important intangible heritage can be in creating peaceful coexistence.
Originality- This research is unique because it replaces the traditional emphasis on tangible property with a focus on intangible cultural practises and traditions. This change encourages social and personal strength, as well as cultural identity away from conflict, while also protecting cultural diversity, leading to a deeper understanding for the many traditions and cultures.
The Evolving Privacy Right: an Analysis of Tanzania’s Legal Scheme in E-health Data Protection
Authors: - Gladness Robert Mkumbo
Published: November 2023

Rapid technological developments and globalization have brought new challenges to the protection of personal data. The scale of the collection and sharing of personal data has increased significantly. Technology allows both private companies and public authorities to make use of personal data on an unprecedented scale to pursue their activities. Natural persons increasingly make personal information available publicly and globally.
The importance of the subject of privacy and data protection has gained unprecedented attention in recent years, requiring better and more elaborate rules of protection. Individuals are sometimes exposed to possible abuse and even to harmful consequences as a result of the developments in information and communication technology (ICT) and the role it plays in the collection of personal information, and the tendency of companies and business enterprises to collect and use personal information in making business decisions. It is therefore not surprising that many countries in the West enacted comprehensive legislation on data protection some time ago. Europe in particular, through the recently passed General Data Protection Regulation, 2016, is heading towards the harmonization of data protection laws to have consistency within the region
This article aims to provide an overview of the evolving “right to privacy (Data protection)” in this digital health (e-health) world to give the main key facts to stakeholders in e-health sectors to adapt their practices and ensure compliance with the current evolving legal scheme in Tanzania. The processing of personal health data, genetic data biometric data, and other kinds of sensitive information is strictly regulated and even widely interpreted by justice-dispensing organs.
Role of Self-esteem and Self-efficacy on Life-satisfaction in Young Adults
Authors: - Sandhyarani Moirangthem
Published: November 2023

Young adult phase of life represents the new transition from adolescence to adulthood as one goes through several changes within. The present research aims to study the role of one’s own self-worth (self-esteem) and belief in one’s ability (self-efficacy) on the overall life-satisfaction in young adults. Quantitative research study design was used and a sample of 84 young adults was drawn using random sampling technique. The mean age of the sample was 22.13 years (SD=0.99). Three scales were used in the present study, that is, satisfaction with life scale by Diener et al. (1985), self-esteem scale by Rosenberg (1979), and generalized self-efficacy scale by Schwarzer and Jerusalem (1995). Data were coded using SPSS and statistical analyses were performed. Findings reveal that male young adults have greater life satisfaction (M Male= 20.45, M Female=20.31), self-esteem (M Male= 27.10, M Female=25.78) and self-efficacy (M Male= 29.10, M Female=28.71) than female young adults. Pearson’s product-moment correlation analysis revealed that life satisfaction was found to have significant, positive relationship with self-esteem (r=0.37, p<.01) and self-efficacy (r=0.31, p<.01). Furthermore, multiple regression analysis revealed that self-esteem and self-efficacy explain 18.9% of the variation in life-satisfaction among young adults as self-esteem (β=.46, p<.001) and self-efficacy (β=.26, p<.01) significantly and positively predicted life-satisfaction. The present findings confirmed the significant role of self-esteem and self-efficacy on life-satisfaction.
FRACTIONAL-ORDER INVERSE FILTER DESIGN BY USING SECOND GENERATION VOLTAGE CONVEYOR
Authors: - Pothumudi Vinay Kumar , - Tirumala Krishna Battula
Published: November 2023

In this study, we introduce low-pass and high-pass inverse filter configurations that provide both simplicity and the capability to independently adjust gain and characteristic frequency. The second-generation voltage conveyor (VCII) offers these benefits because of its distinctive terminal features. Additionally, we explore potential applications for these types of RC filters. We use Cadence's IC design suite to do a frequency analysis on a control system that incorporates these filters in order to evaluate its performance.
Experimental Study on Role of Nano Particles in Blended Concrete
Authors: - P.Aruna
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT
Concrete can be conceivably replaced with a material that has concrete's other characteristics--strength, durability, mass availability and low cost--but does not release so much CO2 into the atmosphere during manufacture. The production of cement, the primary component of concrete, accounts for 5 to 10 percent of the worlds total carbon dioxide emissions; the process is an important contributor to global warmingFly ash is generally used as replacement of cement, as an admixture in concrete, and in manufacturing of cement. Whereas concrete containing fly ash as partial replacement of cement poses problems of delayed early strength development, concrete containing fly ash as partial replacement of fineaggregate will have no delayed early strength development, but rather will enhance its strength on long-term basis. This study will be an analysis of replacing part of fine aggregate with fly ash.
The main experimental study of this of the project is to replace the sand and cement by suitable nano materials which will have the same properties of sand and cement. The strength of nano particles in blended concrete will be compared with the normal concrete. The blended concrete are made with different percentages as 10%, 20%&30% of fly ash in fine aggregate and with 10%, 20%&30% of fly ash 10%, 20%& 30% of hypo sludge in cement is replaced. These blended concrete with different percentages of specimens are made with well graded sand and sand passing through 425 micron sieve. The compressive strength of different percentages of specimens is compared. The percentage of replacement of cement and sand by fly ash and hypo sludge of specimens in which the highest strength is gained is the correct percentage of replacement for cement and sand by fly ash and hypo sludge.
eConsults as a Clinician Decision Support Tool: An Instructive Device for Clinicians
Authors: - Varun Gadia
Published: November 2023

eConsults today provide Primary Care Practioners (PCP) with an easy way to understand whether the diagnosis they have given to patients is correct or wrong. Furthermore, eConsults educate Primary Care Practioners (PCPs) on the different ways in which a patient is diagnosed by a specialist under various complications. eConsults are more of an educational than a consultation tool for Primary Care Practioners. Additionally, almost 80% doctors say they do not rely on eConsults only for Diagnosis but for education. Therefore, eConsults have clinicial significance as Clinical Decision Support System rather than a Diagnosis System.
Some features of taking damping into account in calculating harmonic oscillations of linear systems
Authors: Grenevich Kseniya M. , Kokareva Anna V. , Uzdin Alexander M. , Nesterova Olga P.
Published: November 2023

The problem of calculating harmonic oscillations of a linear damped system with inhomogeneous damping is considered. Along with the solution available in literature, which

requires the inversion of the matrix that determines the eigenvalues of the undamped system, the authors propose a new solution that does not require the inversion of the above mentioned matrix, but requires the inversion of the system damping matrix. The cases of hysteretic, viscous and mixed damping are considered. It is shown that the known solution gives an error near the resonance. At the resonance point, the result is not defined at all, and near the resonance it may be incorrect. An example of building the amplitude-frequency characteristic of a system with two mass tuned dynamic dampers and three peaks in the amplitude-frequency characteristic is given. The proposed formulas for calculating displacements are convenient for constructing the amplitude-frequency characteristics of damped systems with viscous, hysteretic and mixed types of damping.
Empowering a Peasantry in a Caribbean Context
Authors: Greenidge Carl B.
Published: November 2023

An exploration of the land settlement schemes of Guyana over 160 years. It analyzes the interrelationships of conflicting forces in the political economy of Guyana, which frustrated attempts at empowerment of the peasantry. The impact of these schemes on social differentiation is also discussed.
Time For Action
Authors: Ramphal Sir Shridath
Published: November 2023

This volume "represents a new research configuration that is vital to any understanding of the terms 'independence', 'sovereignty', and 'nationhood'...The Report offers several recommendations for the facilitation of regional nation building." "Indispensable reading for the general public, as well as intellectual workers and administration." - Hilary McD. Beckles
Free
Authors: Mordecai Martin
Published: November 2023

Martin Mordecai’s Free is a lyrical yet unflinching examination of the ruinous intimacies sustained by and sustaining plantation slavery. Set around Jamaica’s Christmas Rebellion of 1831–32 and framed around three characters who are free themselves, but hedged in by the oppressive protocols of slavery, Free is an extended meditation on violence, memory, community, love and forgiveness. Mordecai uses the ranges and registers of the creole continuum to seduce readers into a wrenching engagement with the deformation wrought by slavery upon everyone and everything it touched.
The UWI Gender Journey
Authors: Massiah Joycelin , Leo-Rhynie Elsa , Bailey Barbara
Published: November 2023

“The UWI Gender Journey is a bold volume that carefully documents the visionary commitment and struggles for recognition and respect of a relatively small cohort of dedicated feminist scholars, each of them powerful academics and leaders, as they collaborated to institutionalize gender and development studies at the University of West Indies. We learn about the origins of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies and how it came to provide global academic leadership in the field of gender and development studies. “The story of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies and all its preceding phases deserves to be told both because of its significant impact on regional scholarship and also because it exemplifies commitment to the legitimation of a fundamentally interdisciplinary academic undertaking with great importance for Caribbean social well-being. The UWI Gender Journey records a uniquely regional project and its broader momentum, offering powerful lessons for advocates for gender studies internationally. The authors also make clear that gender and development studies is an essential component of the global struggle against gender inequalities. “The audience for this work is both regional and global. The detailed descriptive account of how women and gender studies came to be in the University of the West Indies provides much of scholarly interest for academics elsewhere. Historians will find the volume invaluable for its wealth of details about how various Caribbean feminist scholars and their supporters responded to global development initiatives.” —Pauline Barber, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University
Eric Williams
Authors: Ryan Selwyn
Published: November 2023

Eric Williams: The Myth and the Man seeks to illuminate the political career of one of the Caribbean’s most elusive figures: Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Selwyn Ryan uses a wide array of primary sources, letters, interviews, material from the Public Records Office in the United Kingdom, State Department records in the United States, and the Eric Williams Memorial Collection in Trinidad and Tobago, and demonstrates a strong mastery of secondary sources to provide a sophisticated political analysis of Williams’s role in Trinidad and Caribbean politics.
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block Guided by Ultrasonography in Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Pramana I Made Dwi , Adinda Putra Pradhana
Published: November 2023

Background: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block has proven to be very useful in upper limb surgeries in pediatric patients. Supraclavicular brachial plexus block is preferred over general anesthesia for pediatric patients undergoing upper limb surgeries. This study aimed to report a procedure of supraclavicular brachial plexus block guided by ultrasonography in a pediatric patient undergoing orthopedic surgery on the upper extremity, which yielded good results, a high success rate, reduced opioid usage, and aided in faster recovery while minimizing complications.

Case presentation: The patient was a 14-year-old child with a diagnosis of malunion in the left distal radius after open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) planned for osteoclasis surgery and ORIF with regional anesthesia through supraclavicular brachial plexus block. The patient was monitored during the surgery, and after the surgery, the patient returned to the ward; the patient was given oral analgesics without opioids for pain management.

Conclusion: The efficient regional anesthesia procedure option for upper limb surgeries in pediatric patients is the supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Due to lower risks and fewer side effects, the supraclavicular brachial plexus block procedure is preferred over general anesthesia in pediatric patients.
ANALISIS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT DIPENGARUHI OLEH BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN PADA DINAS PERHUBUNGAN KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Megananda Edwin
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan transformasional dan budaya organisasi terhadap employee engagement pada Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Malang. Metode penelitian adalah kuantitatif. Besar sampel sebanyak 60 responden dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara dan kuesioner. Hipotesis penelitian diuji dengan menggunakan IBM SPSS 27. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan pada Dinas Perhubungan Kabupaten Malang, mengungkapkan bahwa Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional dan Budaya Organisasi berpengaruh positif secara parsial terhadap Employee Engagement. Selain itu, penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional dan Budaya Organisasi secara simultan memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap Employee Engagement dengan nilai R square sebesar 0,530 (53%).
PENGARUH INNOVATION CAPABILITY TERHADAP KINERJA INDIVIDU YANG DIMEDIASI OLEH DIGITAL MARKETING PADA UD. BUMBU MASAK MACHMUDAH (BMM)
Authors: Muawanah Cindy Choridatul , Pujianto Wahyu Eko
Published: November 2023

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian guna mengetahui adanya.pengaruh.innovation capability dan.digital.marketing.terhadap.kinerja individu pada UD. Bumbu Masak Machmudah (BMM), Tanggulangin. Oleh sebab itu, jenis analisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi.yang digunakan.ialah karyawan di UD. Bumbu Masak Machmudah (BBM) yang aktif menggunakan sosial media. Adapun karyawan yang aktif menggunakan sosial media, yakni sebanyak 57 responden. Pengumpulan.data.menggunakan.teknik grand theory Resource Based View (RBV), dan selanjutnya data diambil menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil analisis data berbantuan software SmartPLS 4.0 menunjukkan: a) Innovation capability berpengaruh terhadap kinerja individu; b) Digital marketing berpengaruh pada kinerja individu :c) Innovation capability berpengaruh dalam hubungan digital marketing; d) Innovation capability dan digital marketing berpengaruh terhadap kinerja indivdu pada UMKM desa putat, Tanggulangin.

Kata Kunci : Innovation Capability, Kinerja Individu, Digital Marketing
Mewujudkan Iklim Belajar Kondusif melalui Sinergitas Kepala Sekolah dan Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Kristen Soe
Authors: Saingo Yakobus Adi
Published: November 2023

Peserta didik mengalami ketidaknyamanan dalam bersekolah akan berdampak pada hilangnya konsentrasi belajar dan dapat berpengaruh pada merosotnya nilai yang akan diperoleh karena itu dibutuhkan kerja sama antara Kepala Sekolah dengan guru untuk menciptakan iklim belajar kondusif di lingkungan sekolah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membahas tentang upaya mewujudkan iklim belajar kondusif melalui sinergitas Kepala Sekolah dan guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) di SMK Kristen Soe, yang menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan mewawancarai 1 orang Kepala Sekolah dan 5 orang guru PAK. Data dianalisis secara reduktif dengan mendeskripsikan hasil penelitian bahwa Kepala Sekolah dan guru PAK telah bersinergi untuk menciptakan iklim belajar kondusif di SMK Kristen Soe berdasarkan indikatornya, antara lain: telah menciptakan suasana pembelajaran jauh dari kegaduhan, mendorong siswa saling menghargai satu sama lainnya, memastikan siswa tidak kuatir saat berinteraksi dengan guru, terjaganya kerapian kelas, melatih siswa memiliki keteraturan meminta izin terlebih dahulu sebelum beraktifitas di luar kelas. Sinergitas yang dibangun antar Kepala Sekolah dan Guru berdasarkan indikator-indikator tersebut mampu mewujudkan iklim belajar yang kondusif di SMK Kristen Soe.
Quinoxaline derivatives as attractive electron-transporting materials
Authors: Abid Zeeshan , Ali Liaqat , Gulzar Sughra , Wahad Faiza , Ashraf Raja Shahid , Nielsen Christian B
Published: November 2023

This review article provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in electron transport materials derived from quinoxaline, along with their applications in various electronic devices. We focus on their utilization in organic solar cells (OSCs), dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic-light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other organic electronic technologies. Notably, the potential of quinoxaline derivatives as non-fullerene acceptors in OSCs, auxiliary acceptors and bridging materials in DSSCs, and n-type semiconductors in transistor devices is discussed in detail. Additionally, their significance as thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters and chromophores for OLEDs, sensors and electrochromic devices is explored. The review emphasizes the remarkable characteristics and versatility of quinoxaline derivatives in electron transport applications. Furthermore, ongoing research efforts aimed at enhancing their performance and addressing key challenges in various applications are presented.
PERANCANGAN PROYEK PALEM CINDE BAKERY DENGAN PENDEKATAN SENSE OF PLACE
Authors: Alinda Dela , Kusumowidagdo Astrid
Published: November 2023

Palem Cinde Bakery merupakan industri yang bergerak di bidang makanan dan minuman yang berada di Surabaya Timur. Agar bisa berkembang mengikuti jaman dan dapat bersaing dengan usaha yang lain, maka Palem Cinde Bakery harus selalu berinovasi dan melakukan strategi pengembangan. Sense of place diartikan sebagai ikatan antara tempat dengan manusia. Dimana sebuah tempat dapat memberikan kesan tersendiri seperti rasa nyaman, aman, dan lain-lain. Konsep perancangan Palem Cinde Bakery dengan pendekatan sense of place menjadi jawaban dari permasalahan dan peluang yang sudah ada. Dengan konsep sense of place juga diharapkan dapat menciptakan toko roti yang memiliki ciri khas tersendiri yang membedakan dengan toko roti yang lain. Selain itu toko ini juga menerapkan konsep open kitchen sehingga dapat memberikan experience tersendiri kepada konsumen yang berkunjung karena dapat melihat langsung proses pembuatan roti dari awal hingga akhir. Palem Cinde Bakery memiliki dua aktivitas yang berbeda yaitu aktivitas produksi dan aktivitas penjualan. Dimana letak aktivitas produksi harus berdekatan dengan aktivitas penjualan. Kedua aktivitas tersebut tidak boleh saling terganggu dan bisa berjalan sesuai alurnya masing-masing. Konsep solusi yang digunakan yaitu menghadirkan sebuah bakery yang memiliki karakter tersendiri dengan memberikan experience dan place attachment kepada konsumen, serta menampilkan kesan natural modern karena produk yang dijual oleh Palem Cinde Bakery memiliki karakter yang sederhana dan colourful.
Calidad educativa y resultados educativos de los estudiantes del nivel medio de la ciudad de Pilar
Authors: Ríos Medina Celeste
Published: November 2023

La unidad de análisis constituyó el Colegio Centro Regional de Educación Mariscal Francisco Solano López por constituir una población muy amplia. Además, conforma la población de estudio la totalidad de los alumnos de Educación Media de dicha institución. El presente trabajo se enmarca dentro de los estudios de tipo descriptivo con métodos de estudio cualitativo y cuantitativos. Para la selección de los elementos de la muestra, se optó por una técnica de muestreo probabilístico. Técnicas de muestra: Aleatorio simple, lo que permitió llegar a la conclusión: La innovación educativa virtual se ha convertido en una realidad educativa impartida en las instituciones educativa de la ciudad de Pilar, este modelo educativo se ha aumento desde la pandemia que azoto a nivel mundial y nacional, desde entonces ha roto todo paradigma y aislamiento de docentes, siendo que aun cuando en la actualidad las clases sean presenciales se está aplicando las herramientas por toda la comunidad educativa, convirtiéndolos a generar nuevos entornos y espacios de relación e interacción entre alumnos y los mismos docentes. El entorno digital virtual esta transformado las experiencias de aprendizaje de los estudiantes, posibilitando la práctica de los alumnos y actualización de los docentes, permitiendo un modelo de educación con responsabilidad.
MAPPING OVER 80 YEARS OF WETLAND SENSITIVITY TO HUMAN INTERVENTION. THE SPATIAL DYNAMICS OF THE LAKES AND WETLANDS OF THE JIJIA-IAȘI WETLANDS RAMSAR SITE IN 1935–2018
Authors: Albulescu Andra-Cosmina , Minea Ionuț , Larion Daniela , Iosub Marina , Boicu Daniel
Published: November 2023

Wetlands are at the top of the list in terms of valuable ecosystem services, at the same time being one of the most sensitive ecosystems that are subject to human-induced changes. The delicate balance between their ever-changing waterlogged and dry areas, together with the associated rich flora and fauna, are easily disturbed by human drivers, which are also responsible for long-term land use conversions. This paper aims to 1) document the spatial dynamics of the wetland areas and lakes in the Jijia-Iași Wetlands Ramsar Site, using historical cartographic materials and modern land use data, and 2) pinpoint the anthropic drivers that shaped these dynamics, via a literature review. This Ramsar Site constitutes an eloquent example of a wetland landscape that was mainly shaped by human intervention. A timeline is used to put into perspective the resulting maps and synthesised findings, and several inferences regarding the past, present, and future sensitivity of the wetlands in the study area are formulated. In 1935–2018, the two analysed elements followed opposite trends: while the wetland areas decreased from 10.61% of the study area to 4.79%, the lake features increased in size, from 0.68% of the Jijia-Iași Wetlands to 10.84%. In order to explain these changes, anthropogenic interventions were divided into three types of management (detrimental high human pressure, beneficial high human pressure, and beneficial low human pressure). In the long term scientific works, the unbalanced dynamics proved to be beneficial to the environment, as the construction of water collections determined a biodiversity boost and the designation of the study area as a Ramsar Site. This paper complements the scientific work focusing on “the Delta of Moldavia”, highlighting the practical implications of the management strategies applied during the reference period.
Operational properties of forestry mulchers for cleaning field protection forest belts after sanitary cuttings
Authors: Marinov Konstantin , Kostov Konstantin , Peev Dimitar
Published: November 2023

Experimental studies were conducted with forestry mulchers in field protection forest belts and clearings in the North-Eastern region of Bulgaria . Regression models were elaborated to determine the operating performance and fuel consumption of forestry mulchers with a rated power of 70 kW to 245 kW for site preparation of clearings with the amount of wood residues, shoots and bushes from 15 t/ha to 48 t/ha. The mode of influence of the mulcher rotor speed , the concentration of comminuted biomass and the mulching unit power on the performance and fuel consumption were established. When treating clearings with small biomass concentration of 15 t/ha, the productivity of the mulching units with a greater power of 245 kW is 0.392 ha/h, and of those with a smaller power of 70 kW it is 0.086 ha/h. This difference is even greater in clearings with a biomass concentration of 48 t/ha, where the operating productivity of 245 kW mulchers is 0.304 ha/h and that of 70 kW mulchers is 0.021 ha/h. Mulching units with greater power also have a lower relative fuel consumption per unit area. This fact is more pronounced in clearings with a larger amount of wood residues of 48 t/ha, where the fuel consumption of bigger units with a power of 245 kW is 155 l/ha, of units with a medium power of 160 kW it is 217 l /ha, and of units with a smaller power of 70 kW it is 335 l/ha. For treating clearings with relatively less wood residues and shrubs of 15 t/ha, depending on the rated power of mulching units, these fuel costs are respectively 86 l/ha, 122 l/ha and 214 l/ha. The optimal power and rotor revolutions of forestry mulchers when processing cuttings with different concentrations of woody biomass were determined. 
On an axiomatization of the grey Banzhaf value
Authors: Ekici Mustafa
Published: November 2023

The Banzhaf value with grey data is a solution concept in cooperative grey games that has been extensively studied in the context of operations research. The author aims to define the traits of the Banzhaf value in cooperative grey games, where the values of coalitions are depicted as grey numbers within intervals. The grey Banzhaf value is defined by several axioms, including the grey dummy player, grey van den Brink fairness, and grey superadditivity. By presenting these axioms, this investigation contributes novel insights to the axiomatic characterization of the grey Banzhaf value, offering a distinct perspective. Finally, the study concludes by presenting applications in cooperative grey game models, thereby enriching the understanding of this concept.
Optimizing boiler combustion parameters based on evolution teaching-learning-based optimization algorithm for reducing NOx emission concentration
Authors: Ma Yunpeng , Liu Shilin , Gao Shan , Xu Chenheng , Guo Wenbo
Published: November 2023

How to reduce a boiler's NOx emission concentration is an urgent problem for thermal power plants. Therefore, in this paper, we combine an evolution teaching-learning-based optimization algorithm with extreme learning machine to optimize a boiler's combustion parameters for reducing NOx emission concentration. Evolution teaching-learning-based optimization algorithm (ETLBO) is a variant of conventional teaching-learning-based optimization algorithm, which uses a chaotic mapping function to initialize individuals' positions and employs the idea of genetic evolution into the learner phase. To verify the effectiveness of ETLBO, 20 IEEE congress on Evolutionary Computation benchmark test functions are applied to test its convergence speed and convergence accuracy. Experimental results reveal that ETLBO shows the best convergence accuracy on most functions compared to other state-of-the-art optimization algorithms. In addition, the ETLBO is used to reduce boilers' NOx emissions by optimizing combustion parameters, such as coal supply amount and the air valve. Result shows that ETLBO is well-suited to solve the boiler combustion optimization problem.
Surprise and default in general equilibrium
Authors: Teeple Keisuke
Published: November 2023

I model an incomplete markets economy where unaware agents do not perceive all states of nature, so unintended default can occur when asset returns differ from what was perceived. The presence of default plays a crucial role in the proof of existence—particularly in economies where beliefs are biased—by removing perceived arbitrage opportunities with respect to delivery‐adjusted asset returns. The First Fundamental Welfare Theorem fails because of default and pecuniary inefficiencies, but the Second Fundamental Welfare Theorem holds for economies with no aggregate risk. Welfare is shown to not necessarily be monotonic in discovery or the increasing of awareness.
Topical anaesthesia and decongestion in rhinology
Authors: Hale S J M , Kim R , Douglas R G
Published: November 2023

Topical anaesthesia and decongestion of the sinonasal mucosa are used commonly in rhinology practice to facilitate nasal endoscopy, as well as debridement and biopsies. Topical agents used for sinonasal anaesthesia include lignocaine, tetracaine and cocaine. Unlike lignocaine and tetracaine, cocaine also has a decongestant effect. Phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, xylometazoline or adrenaline are usually added to lignocaine and tetracaine to provide decongestion. Several studies have been performed seeking to identify the optimal nasal preparation for nasal endoscopy in the clinic setting. However, there remains no clear consensus in the literature resulting in ongoing wide variation between anaesthetic-decongestant preparations used in clinical practice. Indeed, some authors have argued that no anaesthetic is required at all for flexible nasendoscopy despite the apparent consensus that nasal instrumentation is generally uncomfortable, inferred by the persistence of ongoing research in this area. This review provides a practical summary of local anaesthetic and decongestant pharmacology as it relates to rhinologic practice and summarises the literature to date, with the goal of identifying current gaps in the literature and guiding future research efforts.
Rethinking Female Rites of Passage: The Chinamwali, Male Power, and African Feminisms
Authors: Talakinu Carina Mweela
Published: November 2023

Engaging the African Feminist ideological framework, this paper explores the intersection between African female initiation rites and  male power and privilege. The paper engages the chinamwali, a female initiation rite practised by the Chikunda of Zambia. The initiation  rite involves the seclusion of the ‘namwali’, the initiate, in an informal learning process during which older and more experienced  women, aphungu, pass on messages to her on what it means to be a woman in society. The data for the article were generated from a  study undertaken in 2018 in Chief Mphuka’s area of Luangwa District, in the Eastern part of Zambia, using narratives from 30 participants, including 15 women who have undergone chinamwali, who constituted the main research participants; 5 ritual instructors, aphungu; 5  men; and five uninitiated women. A thematic analysis of the findings led to the development of the ‘Chikunda masculinity’, which gives  impetus to feminist scholarship regarding a new focus on women’s sexuality as a source of legitimising men’s dominant position over  women. The article recommends the integration of transformative messages in the chinamwali curriculum that could empower the  initiate to confront cultural practices that reinforce patriarchal hegemony.
Rethinking Media Arts Instruction in Nigerian Universities
Authors: Olayiwola Abiodun
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the pedagogical challenges and dilemmas surrounding film and media arts education within Nigerian tertiary  institutions against deficient teaching facilities and infrastructure. Teaching film and media arts has rapidly developed in recent years. Many Nigerian universities now recognise the necessity of robust film/media pedagogy to complement and respond to the escalating  growth of the country’s indigenous film and entertainment industry. The onus is increasingly placed on Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to  spearhead the advancement of film and media arts education, premised on disseminating adequate practical knowledge, skills  acquisition, and integrating international best practices. However, a pivotal issue emerges regarding whether Nigerian tertiary  institutions possess the requisite facilities to fulfil and drive this pedagogical mandate. This paper argues that most Nigerian universities  continue to emphasise theoretical instruction over practical application, constrained by the unavailability of resources required to execute  a technologically immersive media pedagogy tailored to the needs of the nation’s thriving creative industries. Drawing insights  from a recent experimental pedagogical model undertaken at Obafemi Awolowo University, IleIfe, this paper highlights how an  integrated pedagogical methodology combining conventional teaching formats with social media tools and platforms may potentially mitigate the difficulties imposed by insufficient practical teaching facilities for film education in most African tertiary institutions.
An Engineering Geological Appraisal of the Leakage Problem in Dora-1 Earthen Dam, Tigray: Implications for its Stability
Authors: Berhane Gebremedhin , Birhanu Yowhans
Published: November 2023

Leakage is one of the major problems facing the functionality and sustainability of dams. It occurs through the embankment body, reservoir, foundation, and abutments. This study was conducted to identify the main causes of the leakage problem at the Dora-1 dam, located in the northern part of Ethiopia. It is an earthfill dam with a height of 43.5 m, crest length of 454 m, and reservoir capacity of 4.67 million cubic meters. Part of the embankment body was wet and swampy up to 20 m high from the ground due to leaking water. Geological investigation, laboratory test of the construction materials (including grain size analysis, specific gravity and water absorption, Atterberg limit, free swell, dispersion, permeability, and shear strength), and electrical resistivity investigation were used to identify and pinpoint the possible causes of the leakage problem. Results of the study show that the favorable geological features responsible for the occurrence of leakage include: (a) geological contact between sandstone and moderately to highly weathered basalt unit at the left abutment, (b) the gravelly sand deposit at the central foundation and (c) dyke outcrop at the river course within the reservoir running in the upstream-downstream direction. Results of laboratory tests for clay core show medium to high compressibility, good to poor workability, and semi-pervious to impervious permeability when compacted. The water absorption and the percentage finer of the filter material don’t satisfy the filter criteria and the shell material was found to be semi-previous. The anomalous in the resistivity survey result confirms the situation. Slope stability analysis of the embankment showed instability conditions at full reservoir level. Close follow-up and a downstream stabilization structure, including rock and gravel support, were recommended.

Construction material; Embankment dam; Site investigations; Ethiopia.
First occurrence of rudderfish Centrolophus niger (Gmelin, 1789) in the Edremit Bay (Northern Aegean Sea, Türkiye) with the maximum length record for Turkish Seas
Authors: Cengiz Özgür , Şenol Paruğ Şükrü , Berkay Aydemir Kadir
Published: November 2023

Climate change is one of the crucial factors affecting the geographical distribution of fish species. However, the maximum size is an indication of whether there is overfishing pressure on a fish species or the current ecological conditions in which it is located. A single specimen of recently died (rigor mortis has not yet formed) Centrolophus niger was incidentally found inshore on January 27, 2023, off the Burhaniye coast (Edremit Bay, Northern Aegean Sea, Türkiye). The present study indicates both the first observation of C. niger for Edremit Bay and its maximum length for Turkish seas.