bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is SiC a Predominant Technology for Future High Power Electronics?: A Critical Review
Authors: Fletcher A.S. Augustine , Nirmal D. , Ajayan J. , Murugapandiyan P.
Published: December 2023

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Due to the magnificent properties of Silicon Carbide (SiC), such as high saturation
drift velocity, large operating temperature, higher cut-off and maximum frequency (fT and fmax),
high thermal conductivity and large breakdown voltages (BV), it is desirable for high power
electronics. With the latest advancements in semiconductor materials and processing technologies, diverse high-power applications such as inverters, power supplies, power converters and
smart electric vehicles are implemented using SiC-based power devices. Especially, SiC
MOSFETs are mostly used in high-power applications due totheir capability to achieve lower
switching loss, higher switching speed and lower ON resistance than the Si-based (Insulated
gate bipolar transistor) IGBTs. In this paper, a critical study of SiC MOSFET architectures,
emerging dielectric techniques, mobility enhancement methods and irradiation effects are discussed. Moreover, the roadmap of Silicon Carbide power devices is also briefly summarized.
Application of Machine Learning Predicting Injuries in Traffic Accidents through the Application of Random Forest
Authors: Singh Veer Bhadra Pratap , Hemamalini V. , Muttipati Appala Srinuvasu , Raju SSSV Gopala , Md Shatil Abu Hena , Sharma Abhishek
Published: December 2023

Background:

The objective of this work is to analyze and predict the harmfulness in
traffic accidents.

Method:

Several Random Forest statistical models are created, in which the predictable variable
(response/ output variable) is the harmfulness of the accident, while the input variables are the
various characteristics of the accident. In addition, these generated models will allow estimating
the influence or importance of each of the factors studied (input variables) concerning the harmfulness
of road accidents so that it is possible to know in which aspects it is more profitable to
work with the objective of reducing mortality from traffic accidents [1].

Results:

In this regard, the predictive algorithm has an out-of-bag error of 26.55% and an overall
accuracy of 74.1%. Meanwhile, the local accuracy of the mildly wounded class is 66.1% compared
to 81.4% of the dead and severely wounded class, which, as mentioned, has higher prediction
reliability.

Conclusion:

Finally, it is worth noting the enormous usefulness of the Random Forest machine
learning technique, which provides very useful information for possible research or studies that
may be carried out. In the specific case of this work, through the use of the R programming language,
which in turn presents a wide range of freely accessible utilities and functions with which
it may be interesting working, it has generated results of great value for this area of activity, important
to society as road safety.
Investigation on Cross-correction of Cystinosis through Genetically
Engineered Cells Secreting Cystinosin
Authors: Graceffa Valeria
Published: December 2023

Background:

Cystinosis is a rare inherited lysosomal storage disease (LSD), caused by a mutation in the Cystinosin Lysosomal Cystine Transporter (CTNS). Novel therapies and strategies are needed to improve patients' clinical conditions and quality of life.

Objectives and Methods:

This study assessed whether CTNS can be secreted, and investigated a method to enhance its secretion, by adding a secretion signal to the N-terminus. Human Embry-onic Kidney (HEK) 293 cells were transfected with the resulting construct. The amount of protein secreted was then measured. Uptake by monolayer cultures of cystinotic cells and enzyme activity were also assessed.

Results:

The recombinant protein could effectively be secreted, and the secretion signal slightly further increased its secretion. The secreted recombinant protein was taken up by cystinotic cells, and, after internalization, still retained its biological activity.

Conclusion:

Optimization of the proposed method to increase the secretion of CTNS would pro-vide new insights into the production of recombinant proteins for medical and industrial use. Further identification and screening of alternative signalling peptides and cell types can maximise the secretion and production of recombinant CNTS, to be used as a therapeutic agent in human healthcare.
Compatibility and Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of Hexahydro-1,3,5-
trinitro-1,3,5-triazine with Different Polyester-based Polyurethanes
Authors: Kumar Rajesh , Singh Arjun , Kishor Prateek , Thakur Preeti , Soni Pramod Kumar , Thakur Atul
Published: December 2023

Backround:

The compatibility study is an important aspect before
pre-formulation of the energetic composites. Any sort of the incompatibility
between the ingredients of the energetic composites greatly affects the safety
and functionality of the energetic composites. Therefore, to develope safer
energetic composites, the compatibility between the different ingredients of the
energetic formulations and their thermal decomposition kinetics is important
study as it is directly linked with the safety and functionality of the energetic composites.

Methods:

The compatibility of hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) with
different polyester-based polyurethanes (PUs) were studied by using vacuum stability
tester (VST) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) methods as outlined by
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Standardisation Agreement (STANAG 4147).
The mixture of RDX with polyester-based PUs was cured with MDI (4,4’-methylene
diphenyl diisocyanate), IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate) and TMDI (2,2,4-
trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate) as curatives to get polyester-based PUs. The
VST measurements were carried out at isothermal temperature of 100℃ for 40 h. For
kinetic study, all the samples were subjected to heat from 25-600℃ at different heating rates under flow rate of nitrogen gas of 40 mL/min

Results:

The VST results revealed that energetic RDX was compatible with all polyester-based PUs and was chemically stable. The thermal decomposition behaviour
was studied by employing thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and DSC. The DSC results indicated that peak temperature difference (∆Tp) between pure RDX and binary
mixture of RDX and polyester-based PUs i.e., RDX/PE/MDI, RDX/PE/IPDI and
RDX/PE/TMDI were found to be greater than 4℃, indicating that RDX was not compatible with all types polyester-based PUs. The thermal stability in terms of Tmax values of RDX/PE/MDI, RDX/PE/IPDI and RDX/PE/TMDI was found to be significantly reduced as compared to pure RDX. The activation energy obtained by the Kissinger method for RDX/PE/MDI, RDX/PE/IPDI and RDX/PE/TMDI samples was found
to be 220.2, 271.5 and 210.4 kJ/mol, respectively. The experimental results showed
that the values are comparable and in good agreement with the values obtained by
Ozawa method.

Conclusion:

This study provides useful information for selecting polyester
-based PUs as polymeric binder for the preparation of RDX-based energetic
composites.
Recent Scenario of the Indian Healthcare System Post COVID-19
Emergence and in Severely ill Patients
Authors: Mishra Sushant , Mahajan Shushank , Mogha Able , Yadav Abhinav , Dagar Wandeep , Chawla Isha , Dhanawat Meenakshi
Published: December 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has brought fundamental changes to our priorities
and problems, especially those related to the healthcare sector. The COVID-19 pandemic put
even the world's most advanced healthcare systems to the test and India's healthcare system has been
rattled as well. In this accordance, the Indian government has introduced many new policies and
schemes like free vaccination drive, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and free COVID care under Ayushman
Bharat. With the continuation of COVID-19, problems like Self-medication and hoarding of medicines
among the common population keep on rising and this was due to flu-like symptoms of
COVID-19, miss information on social media, or due to less or no interaction between patients and
doctors as the population is now shifting to telemedicine which offers the benefit of consultation at
their own home. These situations served as a boon to the Pharma sector as stocks of many pharma
companies and industries have been reported to have increased in the past 2 years of the pandemic
due to an increase in demand and manufacturing and consumption of pharmaceutical goods and also
reportedly being increased by alot in coming years. However, this rapid growth of the pharmaceutical
sector is beneficial for pharmacists, businessmen, and others who are directly or indirectly associated
with the healthcare fraternity but in our opinion, it will negatively impact the Indian economy
or can be viewed as a problem which can lead to the downfall of the qualitative aspect of the
pharma sector in the long term.
Study of irrigation performance index in Saba irrigation area
Authors: Putu Indah Dianti Putri  , Putu Ardi Suputra  , I Ketut Nuraga
Published: December 2023

Saba Irrigation Area is located in Gerokgak and Seririt District, Buleleng regency, Bali. The assessment of the irrigation performance index is required to maintain the value of irrigation asset function and condition. Some problems occur in the irrigation area from the standard area of 1548 ha, but the productive land is around 889 ha or about 57% of the standard area. The problems were found in the irrigation canal, which hampered the performance of irrigation downstream, where water cannot flow to rice fields. The wet cross-section of the channel is covered by sediment. Even at several locations, the sediment height has the same elevation as the surrounding surface. The purpose of this study is to obtain value in the form of an assessment index on the primary and secondary irrigation systems, which will be classified into their respective components. Furthermore, rehabilitation priority is determined using the decision-making method with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Analytic Network Process (ANP). The assessment of irrigation performance index scored 62.94% consisting of physical infrastructure 29.28%; crop productivity 7.24%; supporting facilities 4.95%; personnel organization 10.75%; documentation 3.40%; and water user associations 7.33%. Determining the rehabilitation priority using the AHP method and ANP method showed the same results, i.e. physical infrastructure in rank 1, personnel organization in rank 2, crop productivity in rank 3, water user associations in rank 4, supporting facilities in rank 5, and documentation in rank 6. Determination of the selected rehabilitation in the physical infrastructure aspect is the sub-aspect of irrigation channels. Irrigation channels get the highest score with the worst damage conditions from all sub-aspects.
A comprehensive Shariah governance framework for Islamic equity crowdfunding: A qualitative analysis
Authors: Ramli Habibah Solehah , Ishak Muhammad Shahrul Ifwat , Nasir Nur Syahirah Mohammad
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the significant role of the Shariah governance framework in Islamic equity crowdfunding. Unlike Islamic financial institutions, the current regulatory requirements for Shariah aspects appear lenient (Haniff et al., 2019). Indeed, the absence of a proper Shariah monitoring process could result in serious issues regarding public trust, the status of funds, and the outcome of crowdfunding practices. This study applies a qualitative method as the data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with several experts, including crowdfunding practitioners, financial institutions, Shariah scholars, and entrepreneurs. It is found that the comprehensive Shariah governance framework is vital in ensuring that all of its activities follow Shariah rulings and principles. The crowdfunding philosophy is already in line with Shariah’s spirit in encouraging wealth distribution, improving transparency, and promoting socio justice. This unique alternative finance could support Islamic finance to the extent that its processes comply with Shariah. In this regard, the study proposes a comprehensive Shariah governance framework for Islamic crowdfunding in Malaysia. Since this study is based on qualitative, its findings may not be able to be generalized. However, it still provides valuable contributions in terms of proposing a practical Shariah governance framework of Islamic crowdfunding in Malaysia.
Impacts of tidally driven internal mixing in the Early Eocene Ocean
Authors: Ladant Jean-Baptiste , Millot-Weil Jeanne , Lavergne Casimir de , Green Mattias , Nguyen Sébastien , Donnadieu Yannick
Published: December 2023

Diapycnal mixing in the ocean interior is largely fueled by internal
tides. Mixing schemes that represent the breaking of internal tides are
now routinely included in ocean and earth system models applied to the
modern and future. However, this is more rarely the case in climate
simulations of deep-time intervals of the Earth, for which estimates of
the energy dissipated by the tides are not always available. Here, we
present and analyze two IPSL-CM5A2 earth system model simulations of the
Early Eocene made under the framework of DeepMIP. One simulation
includes mixing by locally dissipating internal tides, while the other
does not. We show how the inclusion of tidal mixing alters the shape of
the deep ocean circulation, and thereby of large-scale biogeochemical
patterns, in particular dioxygen distributions. In our simulations, the
absence of tidal mixing leads to a deep North Atlantic basin mostly
disconnected from the global ocean circulation, which promotes the
development of a basin-scale pool of oxygen-deficient waters, at the
limit of complete anoxia. The absence of large-scale anoxic records in
the deep ocean posterior to the Cretaceous anoxic events suggests that
such an ocean state most likely did not occur at any time across the
Paleogene. This highlights how crucial it is for climate models applied
to the deep-time to integrate the spatial variability of tidally-driven
mixing as well as the potential of using biogeochemical models to
exclude aberrant dynamical model states for which direct proxies do not
exist.
Leveraging ChatGPT for Rethinking Plagiarism, Digital Literacy, and the Ethics of Co-Authorship in Higher Education
Authors: McGuire Abby
Published: December 2023

Within higher education, technology has consistently influenced the writing process; however, no technology has composed and shaped the message in the same way as Large Language Model-based artificial intelligence tools. Despite the rapid adoption of generative AI tools in higher education contexts, ethical best practices for using LLMs for technology-enhanced learning experiences within higher education are still evolving. To further examine AI-based co-authorship, the ChatGPT 3.5-generated position paper featured in this article’s second section argues for redefinitions of plagiarism and co-authorship in higher education and presents implications for teaching students the necessary digital literacy skills for navigating responsible, ethical AI use. The final section of this paper presents a human-generated comparative reflection of various composing processes and technologies used to create this article and the significance of these composing processes on the craft of writing. This paper aims advance ongoing discussions about the changing nature of authorship in technology-enhanced education.
Assessment of the effect of land use and land cover (LULC) change on depth runoff: Case study of Skikda floods event
Authors: Leulmi Lamia , Lazri Youcef , Abdelkebir Brahim , Bensehla Sofiane
Published: December 2023

Land use and land cover changes in coastal cities can influence drainage
sys-tems in ways that affect surface overflows and the infiltration
potential of a land surface, making flooding one of the drivers. This
research aims to demonstrate the spatiotemporal dynamics of LULC and their
combined impact on rainfall and flood height in Skikda, Algeria. The
research uses remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS)
to determine the type and location of LULC changes in Skikda. The supervised
classification methodology used the maximum likelihood technique (MCL).
Changes were identified in five categories: built-up areas, green spaces,
bodies of water, agriculture, and vacant land. In Q-GIS 3.28.2, Landsat 4-5
(TM) data from 1984 and 2004 and Landsat 8-9 (OLI)/TIRS data from 2019 were
used based on the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The results show
that the impervious built-up area has changed significantly (44.01%) due to
massive urbanization and rapid industrialization, which would affect heavy
rainfall activity and increase flood height due to the intense
imperviousness of the affected soil (from 27% to 44%). The precipitation and
flood height were examined and compared with observations to investigate
the impact of the LULC model modification during the flood. The comparison
of three flood events (1984, 2004, and 2019) revealed that the change in the
LULC model is the main factor increasing flood risk in the study area. This
study demonstrates the importance of considering temporal changes in land
use, land cover, rainfall, and flood height when mapping floods in urban
cities.
Spatial planning systems in Europe
Authors: Tosic Branka , Zivanovic Zora
Published: December 2023

The paper aims to present the most significant classifications of spatial
planning systems and territorial management in Europe. After the first
attempts, from the end of the last century, at the beginning of the new
millennium, extensive analyses of the spatial planning system were carried
out through several ESPON projects. Their results were based on the
dominance of one of four approaches: urbanism, land use, regional-economic
or comprehensive integrated planning. Some countries have a combination of
two or three approaches. The second research also refers to the development
trends observed in the national systems of territorial management and
spatial planning. Recent research include the classification of states
according to the way of management, the level of integration of sectoral
policies, the degree of adaptability in planning, as well as the degree of
engagement of citizens in the planning process. Knowing the basic
characteristics of the spatial planning system, as well as the
classifications based on them, creates a clearer perspective of spatial
planning as a socially important activity and makes it easier for every
country to review and improve its planning practice.
Impacts of rainfall variability in Gharb plain: Morocco
Authors: El Karfa , Al Karkour , Batchi Mouhcine , Boudine Hommane
Published: December 2023

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by irregular rainfall, leading to
both severe droughts and occasional flooding. This research aims to examine
the changes occurring in the rainfall regime of the Gharb plain over
thirty-three years, with specific attention given to three sites: El
Menasra, Bel Ksiri, and Sidi Slimane. A range of methods were employed to
understand the dimensions and impacts of rainfall in the study area. These
methods include trend detection, testing for breaks, analysis of reduced
annual anomalies, utilization of the Hyrfan Plus software, calculation of
the Martone aridity index, assessment of the standardized rainfall index,
and mapping flood zones. The findings of this study revealed that the Gharb
Plain experienced periods of rainfall deficits, resulting in drought
conditions during years with below-average rainfall. Conversely, years with
above-average rainfall exhibited severe flooding, indicating the occurrence
of two extreme phenomena that necessitate effective hydraulic management
strategies. The main results showed that the rainfall trend is regressing,
as the Nicholson, Martone, Emberger, and standardized precipitation indexes
justify this regression. In addition, the plain has received an immense
quantity of water from the Rif and Atlas Mountains, with the result that the
study area has from time to time experienced severe flooding, as shown by
the return periods detected, The Gharb plain has therefore experienced a
rainfall deficit (drought) in years with below-average rainfall, while years
with above-average rainfall have seen severe flooding, putting the country
under two extreme phenomena requiring hydraulic management.
Barns förståelse av pengar och ekonomi – tematisk analys av intervjuer med barn i åldrarna 8–9 år
Authors: Hernwall Patrik , Söderberg Inga-Lill
Published: December 2023

Artikeln bidrar med dels en orientering kring forskning om barn och ekonomi, dels empirisk förståelse av hur barn i åldrarna 8–9 år förstår pengar och ekonomi. Den teoretiska inramningen visar på begrepp och tidigare forskning inom fältet, men också att barns eget perspektiv sällan har uppmärksammats. Den tematiska analysen bygger på intervjuer med 20 barn och visar tre huvudsakliga teman som svar på forskningsfrågan om hur barn förstår ekonomi: konsumtion och sparande, trygghet och möjlighet samt artefakt och system.
English abstract
Children’s Understanding of Money – Thematic Analysis of Interviews with Children Aged 8–9 Years
The article contributes with an orientation to research on children and finances, as well as an empirical understanding of how children aged 8–9 years understand money and finances. The theoretical framework shows concepts and previous research in the field, but also that children’s own perspective has rarely been noticed. The thematic analysis is based on interviews with 20 children and shows three main themes in response to the research question how children understand finances: consumption and saving, security and opportunity, as well as artefact and system.
Samtalegrupper for børn og unge i sorg eller skilsmisse – en international litteraturgennemgang af skolebaserede interventioner
Authors: Rose Pernelle , Suhr Anne
Published: December 2023

Der tilbydes i stigende grad samtalegrupper for børn og unge på danske skoler, hvor interventionen ledes af enten lærere og pædagoger. Interventionen tilbydes til børn og unge i sorg på grund af dødsfald i familien, eller hvis forældre bliver skilt. Formålet med dette litteraturreview er at identificere og formidle forskning, der undersøger skoleorganiserede samtalegrupper for børn og unge i sorg eller skilsmisse. Hvad ved vi fra andre lande om denne nye praksis? Hvordan hjælper samtalegrupper børnene og de unge? Ses der en øget trivsel blandt denne målgruppe? Samtalegrupper i skoleregi vinder i stigende grad indpas i Danmark, og vi finder det relevant at undersøge, hvilken viden der eksisterer om denne type interventionstilbud, og om denne viden kan bidrage til at kvalificere arbejdet med skolebaserede samtalegrupper. Vi har udført et integrativt, systematisk litteraturreview i internationale databaser. Konklusionen er, at skolebaserede samtalegrupper bygger på meget varierede forskningsdesigns, metoder og tilgange, hvilket gør dem svære at sammenligne. Desuden er de fleste artikler ikke valide, hvilket betyder, at resultaterne ikke umiddelbart kan overføres til de andre studier. Afslutningsvis findes der ingen internationale studier, der undersøger interventioner, der er fuldstændig sammenlignelige med de danske samtalegruppeindsatser.
English abstract
Conversation Groups for Children and Adolescents in Grief or Divorce – an International Literature Review of School-Based Interventions
Conversation groups for children and adolescents are increasingly offered at Danish schools, where the intervention is led by either teachers or pedagogues. The intervention is offered, respectively, to children and adolescents in mourning due to death in the family or parental divorce. The purpose of this literature review is to identify and disseminate research that examines school-organized conversation groups for children and adolescents in grief or divorce. What do we know about this new practice from other countries? How do conversation groups help children and adolescents? Is there an increase in wellbeing among this target group? Conversation groups in schools are increasingly gaining ground in Denmark, and we find it relevant to investigate the knowledge about this type of interventions, and whether this literature review can qualify the work of school-based conversation groups. We have conducted an integrative systematic literature review in international databases. The conclusion is that school-based conversation groups are based on different research designs, methods, and approaches, making them difficult to compare. Moreover, most articles are not valid, which means that the results cannot be immediately transferred to the other studies. In conclusion, there are no international studies that are completely comparable to the Danish conversation group effort.
Dampak Pandemi COVID-19 pada Usaha Rumah Tangga dan Strategi Bertahan
Authors: Rohman Lulu Luthfia , Andadari Roos Kities
Published: December 2023

UMK di Indonesia memiliki ketahanan yang baik di setiap masa krisis. Namun krisis COVID-19 telah mengubah perilaku masyarakat dan dinyatakan belum bisa mengatasi kesulitan ekonomi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui dampak pandemi COVID-19 pada Usaha Rumah Tangga dan strategi bertahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dan menggunakan data responden sebanyak 54 orang pelaku usaha produksi olahan makanan. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analasis deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah adanya dampak krisis pandemi COVID-19 pada operasional usaha, strategi untuk bertahan di masa krisis, dan kendala dalam penerapan strategi, serta manfaat bantuan sosial dari pemerintah untuk pelaku usaha.
Singing Methods to Improve College Students' Arabic Vocabulary
Authors: Rizal Munir Dede , Maftuhah Maftuhah , Najmi Irfan , Amin Saifuddin , Bensar Muin
Published: December 2023

This research is motivated by the inefficient use of Arabic learning methods, especially in memorizing mufrodat. Many students think that learning Arabic and memorizing mufrodat is difficult and unpleasant, resulting in a lack of interest in learning Arabic. This study has the main objectives of increasing: 1) the level of student learning activity during mufrodat learning; 2) achievement of mufrodat learning outcomes through the application of the singing method. This research was conducted at MIN 2 Purwakarta, Ciawi Village, Wanayasa District, Purwakarta Regency. The research subjects were grade 1 students at MIN 2 Purwakarta in the 2022/2023 school year, which consisted of 16 students. This research is a classroom action research with qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, tests and documentation. The results of this study can be concluded that: 1) The application of the singing method can increase student learning activities, this is indicated by an increase in student activity presentation from 70% to 93%; 2) The application of the singing method can improve student learning outcomes regarding mufrodat baitii for class 1 students at MIN 2 Purwakarta, Ciawi Wanayasa Village, Purwakarta for the 2022/2023 academic year. This is indicated by an increase in learning completeness and the average student achievement during each cycle of actions implemented. 1) The application of the singing method can increase student learning activity, this is indicated by the increase in student activity presentation from 70% to 93%; 2) The application of the singing method can improve student learning outcomes regarding mufrodat baitii for class 1 students at MIN 2 Purwakarta, Ciawi Wanayasa Village, Purwakarta for the 2022/2023 academic year. This is indicated by an increase in learning completeness and the average student achievement during each cycle of actions implemented. 1) The application of the singing method can increase student learning activities, this is shown by the increase in student activity presentations from 70% to 93%; 2) The application of the singing method can improve student learning outcomes regarding mufrodat baitii for class 1 MIN 2 students in Purwakarta, Ciawi Wanayasa Village, Purwakarta, the academic year 2022/2023. This is shown by an increase in learning completeness and the average student learning achievement during each implemented action cycle.
Theory of continental drift – causes of the motion. Outline of the theory
Authors:   Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Kalenda Pavel , Neumann Libor ,   Anect Praha, Wandrol Ivo ,   Silesian University Opava, Procházka Václav ,   Czech Technical University, Ostřihanský Lubor ,   Nad Palatou Praha
Published: December 2023

The theory of mantle convection currents as the cause of lithospheric plate movements has several major problems, including the absence of an adequate energy source. As shown in our previous contribution, an unbiased interpretation of geochemical data does not support the assumptions of a significant amount of radionuclides in the lower mantle or even in the core. It is our assertion that solar radiation is the primary energy source in the lithosphere. This energy is converted into mechanical energy via thermoelastic waves, even in depths with minimal temperature fluctuations. This has been confirmed by various methods of continuous stress measurement. The periodic and quasiperiodic thermoelastic reversible deformations, such as the circadian and annual cycles (including tidal periods), can also cause irreversible deformations due to the ratcheting mechanism. The 2D model showed that the strength limit is exceeded in 0.3 % of all diurnal cycles during the year. As a consequence, continents tend to extend while the oceanic lithosphere is pushed and overthrusted between continents. The middle-ocean ridges, similar to continental rifts, are filled by ascending magma which is one example of the ratcheting mechanism. The final plate movements are determined by the distribution of major continents and the overall westward drift of the lithosphere, which is slower for deep-rooted plates like the Indian one. Large asteroid impacts are important triggers (and possibly significant energy sources) of discrete events, like the formation of hotspots and large igneous provinces.
Design Information System Sales of Nuts and Bolts at PT. Catur Naga Steelindo
Authors: Mardiani Eri , Akbar Ramadhan Ferdan
Published: December 2023

The company is expected to be able to compete with other companies that market the same product and be able to manage the company well. Companies that are just developing need to develop service regulations to sustain companies that can compete in quality and quality. Because looking at a sale will be good if a business or concrete steps taken can reach the target and can be seen from how to move a product, whether in the form of goods or services, from producers to consumers as the target can be said that sales are one of the activities in the process of fulfilling the needs of sellers and buyers, both in cash and on credit, which companies can carry out to maintain their business so that they develop and to get the desired profit or profit. The primary purpose of sales is to bring profit or profit from the products or goods produced by the producers with good management. Conducting sales is an activity aimed at finding buyers, influencing and giving buyers so that purchases can adapt their needs to the products offered and enter into agreements offered and enter into agreements regarding prices that benefit both parties. In general, sellers or entrepreneurs aim to get a sure profit and maintain or even try to increase it for a long time. This goal can be realized if sales can be carried out as planned
Analysis of Buyer Trust in Web E-Commerce Shop and Travel
Authors: Mardiani Eri , Rahmansyah Nur , Desmana Satriawan , Rifqi Ahmad
Published: December 2023

The development of information technology is increasing rapidly until now the latest technologies are being developed so that the role of technology can also improve the regional economy. Economic growth and technological developments in the business world have developed very rapidly, marked by the emergence of companies that are trying to create products and services to meet consumer needs. Business development illustrates that people's welfare is increasing, thus causing an increase in people's purchasing power. This study aims to develop a research model that uses Kim's approach model by representing based on Trust, Benefit, Risk, Intention and Purchasing with this model so that factors can be identified. anything that influences public trust to conduct online transactions (E-commerce), especially on web shops and travel.
The Use of Plastic Sack Fiber and Rice Husk Ash in Increasing the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Value on the Girisubo Road Section Gunung Kidul Regency
Authors: Rizky Praja Riandana , Riyanto Agus
Published: December 2023

Soil conditions in the Girisubo area, Gunung Kidul Regency, have low soil bearing capacity, so road infrastructure is bumpy and landslides. Therefore, the soil in the area needs to be stabilized and looking for bearing capacity of the soil before use for road subgrades. Clay can be improved by various soil improvement methods, including testing, by mixing plastic sack fiber and rice husk ash. These materials are used based on the high availability of plastic waste and rice husk waste, which are piling up every year. The additional material used was plastic sack fiber with variations of 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3% in rice husk ash variations of 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% of the dry weight of the soil with the number of test objects 15 pieces. Based on the results, it found the highest CBR value change was obtained in the composition of a mixture of 0.3% plastic sack fiber and 4% rice husk ash of 18.49% and able to increase the percentage of the soil CBR value by 201.50% from the original soil value of 6,13%. Using plastic sack fiber and rice husk ash with the appropriate composition can increase the CBR value and have good quality.
Color Inspection Label Checking System for Aimar Printer Model at PT. Indonesia Epson Industry (IEI)
Authors: Mardiani Eri , Akbar Ramadhan Ferdan
Published: December 2023

Consumer purchases are influenced by four main psychological factors including motivation, perception, learning, and beliefs and attitudes. The desire or motivation of consumers to make purchases according to certain needs and times. So that the perception of a motivated consumer will be ready to act to make a purchase, and usually consumers will be motivated based on the influence of perception on a particular situation. Here the company wants to increase consumer or buyer satisfaction and the label is a part of the product in the form of a description of both pictures and words which functions as a source of product and seller information. Labels generally contain information in the form of product names or brands, raw materials, composition additives, nutritional information, expiration dates, product contents, and legality information. performance achievement of company targets. This study aims to help understand quality control issues for the assembly process, especially printers for types of defects at the printing stage. As well as providing references for people who need quality labels and Color Inspection Label Checking Systems and as additional input for quality reporting performance analysis for companies
The Joy of Knowledge Put Into Practice. The Cosmotechnical View on Acquiring Knowledge in Ancient China
Authors: IVÁCSON András Áron
Published: December 2023

Classical Chinese thought slowly formed from the 9th century BCE onward through the Spring and Autumn era but reached its pivotal point during the so-called Warring States era (5th to 2nd centuries BCE). According to historical records, during these three hundred years more than four hundred wars of different scales raged across the Chinese world. These wars brought with them their own consequences like famines and abject poverty, terrible inequality and disillusionment. An intellectual history forming in these conditions understandably and inevitably was influenced by these conditions. In this context, the Hong Kong philosopher Yuk Hui presents his thesis of “cosmotechnics”, the view that merely understanding the world is not enough, it is paramount to change it for the betterment of people’s lives. This is the theoretical underpinning of much of classical Chinese thought, according to Yuk Hui, and therefore also for the drive to acquire knowledge. Thus, one unique aspect of classical Chinese thought is its interminable insistence on how man’s every action must have a reason beyond that action itself and any sort of philosophizing that does not lead to practice in changing the environment for the good of the people inhabiting it, is a wasted and useless thought. Therefore, there are a number of words and concepts related to the acquisition of knowledge in Classical and modern Chinese, like “learning” 學, “teaching” 教, “discussion” 論, “argumentation” 辯, and so on, but all these are encompassed within “the way” 道, specifically the “correct way of doing a thing”, i.e.: actual practice, rather than mere thought alone. I aim to present several examples of this from remote Chinese antiquity and classical Chinese thought within the framework of what I term “cosmotechnical joy” stemming from making people’s lives better.
Le « conflit » chez Michel de Montaigne
Authors: BUTUZEA Dragoș Cătălin
Published: December 2023

“Conflict” in the Works of Michel de Montaigne
The “philosophical” style specific to Montaigne’s Essays, totally devoid of demonstration and system, gives the reader the possibility of “essaying” an experience of his own reading, based on the idea that “Words belong half to the speaker, half to the hearer” (III, 13). Following Montaigne’s idea that selfishness is the basis of solidarity between men (the basis of society), we can detect two levels in this political conception: 1) on the one hand, the relationship between the individual subject and his own complex state; 2) on the other hand, the relationship of the individual to otherness. For Montaigne, the first level is a priority and, as his own political experience shows, the individual subject has above all the duty to remain true to himself and to his own temperament. The duty to serve others is secondary, occasional and moderate. To complete the ideas that can constitute a “map” of Montaigne’s political philosophy, we have analyzed – quantitatively and qualitatively – the contexts in which the French philosopher used the word “conflict”. The examples confirm the predominance of the interior level of the individual subject and less of the relationship of the individual to otherness. To be active in the public sphere, the individual needs modesty and moderation in the expression of his opinions, as well as a rational evaluation when he wishes major changes; otherwise, they risk doing more harm than good to others. The individual must struggle internally with the weapons of reason, so as not to give in to irrational desires – such as revenge or carnal desires – which would affect others, which is virtue. An inner balance is necessary, and the others will gain from this.
The Performance of Stock Portfolios formed using Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Sinha Amit K. , Jacob Andrew J.
Published: December 2023

Expert systems, a type of artificial intelligence that replicate how experts think, can aide unskilled users in making decisions or apply an expert’s thought process to a sample much larger than could be examined by a human expert. In this paper, an expert system that ranks financial securities using fuzzy membership functions is developed and applied to form portfolios. Our results indicate that this approach to form stock portfolios can result in superior returns than the market as measured by the return on the S&P 500. These portfolios may also provide superior risk-adjusted returns when compared to the market.
Merger waves: Are buyers following the herd or responding to structural queues?
Authors: Sonenshine Ralph Mark
Published: December 2023

While there has been a significant amount of research covering the causes of merger waves, few papers have rank ordered merger waves based on the causes nor sought to determine which rationale leads to higher bidder payouts.  This paper seeks to fill this gap by examining a cross section of large mergers across most industries occurring over a 17 year period.  I find that merger waves over this period are caused foremost by changing economic and regulatory conditions.  It is the behavioral rationale of mispricing, however, that more often leads to higher bidder payouts or merger premiums among acquirers in merger waves.
Insurance Development and Economic Growth
Authors: Lee Huishan , YONG Zhen-Jiang , LIM Qiao-Ming
Published: December 2023

This study aims to investigate the effect of continent and initial GDP per capita level of a country on the relationship between insurance activities and economic growth. This study considers panel data consists of 123 countries from 1967 to 2014. Both static panel model and dynamic panel model are used to evaluate the effect of both continent and initial GDP per capita level of a country to the economic growth. The findings show significant causal relationship between insurance development and economic growth. However, the relationship is varied in different countries due to different initial income levels and locations. The effect of insurance development on economic growth of a country is indirect because it depends on the performance of the investment of insurers. Therefore, policymakers should consider their own country’s special characteristics when formulating a policy. Policymakers should clearly understand the nature of their insurance sector such as interconnectedness between financial sector and insurance sector, whether to promote insurance sector to grow their economy. By understanding the effect of continent and the initial GDP per capita level, policymakers could formulate and implement more effective policies on their country’s insurance sector to ensure the prosperity of the country’s economic growth.
KSG: Indicator of Economic Concentration
Authors: Meireles Manuel
Published: December 2023

In the fields of Management and Economics, there are many studies that have made use of the degree of concentration of a market or industry, especially when dealing with subjects such as industrial concentration. However, these indexes do not adequately present the level of significance. This problem is overcome by the proposed KSG indicator based on the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and whose interpretation of significance is given by Goodman. Hence the name: KSG. The proposed model uses non-parametric techniques to establish the dimension of concentration and defines the level of significance of the value found. This is a quantitative study using parametric statistics (polynomial regression) on data generated through simulation. In each data simulation, for the given value of n companies, the share of Company 1 is made to vary, with the other shares being maintained unchanged. For each simulation, data related to values of "Share of Company 1" were extracted and corresponding indexes: KSG, CR4, CR8 and HHI. The results show that the indicator proposed in this study is fully justified.
Design, Synthesis, Molecular Docking Studies and Anticancer activity of 5-sustituted-3-((2-(4-nitrophenyl) Thiazol-4-yl) Imino)-1-(substituted-1-ylmethyl) Indolin-2-one Scaffolds
Authors: Kurni Lakshmi Deepthi , Naikal Prameela S. , Thippani Maneshwar
Published: December 2023

A new series of 5-sustituted-3-((2-(4-nitrophenyl) Thiazol-4-yl) Imino)-1-(substituted-1-ylmethyl) Indolin-2-one derivatives (3a-3l) are synthesized by conventional method. All synthesized compounds were characterized via IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and MASS spectral analysis. Compounds were evaluated for their anticancer activity against MCF-7 cell lines and antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, E. coli and Salmonella paratyphi. These results indicated that compound 3a, 3e, 3f and 3j showed good activity compared to the standard drug. Synthesized target molecules exhibited anticancer activity against breast cancer cell lines with IC50 values of range from 60.21. to 130.21 μg. Compound 3c (60.21μg) showed good activity compared with doxorubicin. Compounds were subjected to molecular docking studies with estrogen receptor (ER) epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) with PDB ID:3ERT. Among the docked ligands, compound 3a and 3e reported highest docking score (-8.512, -6.869) with glide binding energy (-43.785, -24.187).
Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method Development for the Estimation of Molnupiravir in Capsule Dosage Form
Authors: Tarole Twinkle , Daroi Pratibha , Munipalli Vijaya K. , Warde Sayali , Singh Raman S. , Nandi Anindita , Bhaskar Vaidun
Published: December 2023

In recent years much more attention has gained by antiviral drugs because of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV) infection. Molnupiravir is one of the favorable drugs for SARS-CoV-2 treatment. The present study aimed to develop and validate a simple, rapid, stable, selective, sensitive, accurate, robust, and economical RP-HPLC method for determining molnupiravir in its capsule dosage form. The chromatographic separation was achieved on inert sustain C18 column (250 mm x 4.6 mm x 5 μ) at 40°. Isocratic elution was performed with 25 mM KH2PO4 buffer (pH 3.0) and methanol (60:40 v/v) as mobile phase at flow rate of 1.0 mL/min with 50 μL injection volume. The detection was conceded out at 242 nm. The developed RP-HPLC method yielded a suitable retention time of 4.2 minutes for molnupiravir. The developed method was validated according to the International Council on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines and established to be linear in the range of 10 to 70 μg/mL with a linear regression coefficient of 0.9993. The %RSD for the method precision and system precision was found to be less than 2.0%. The %assay of the formulation is 101.52%. The LoD and LoQ were found to be 0.25 and 0.75 μg/mL, respectively. The specificity of the method established using forced degradation studies in which the drug is subjected to the stressed conditions such as thermal, acidic, basic oxidative and photolytic degradation. The developed and validated RP-HPLC method for molnupiravir takes short time and can be used for routine quality analysis of marketed Molnupiravir in capsule dosage form.
Clerodendrum infortunatum Attenuates Pancreatic Oxidative Stress and Dysregulated Carbohydrate Metabolism in Streptozotocin-Induced Experimental Diabetes
Authors: PILLAI JYOTHI S , K.G. Padmakumaran Nair , S. Nandakumar , THOMSON ROBIN J , Pillai Saumya S.
Published: December 2023

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate and is gravely troubling human health and quality of life. Side effects of synthetic hypoglycemic agents have led to investigations on alternative sources such as herbal drugs in treating diabetes. Anti-diabetic properties of Clerodendrum infortunatum in streptozotocin-induced experimental diabetes were evaluated and compared with the standard anti-diabetic drug glibenclamide. Aqueous extract of C. infortunatum on carbohydrate metabolism revealed its hypoglycemic effect in diabetic conditions. Furthermore, it could significantly modulate insulin secretion, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and glycogen metabolism for effective glucose homeostasis. Notably, the drug could accelerate the activities of major antioxidant enzymes and reduce the content of lipid peroxidation products in the pancreas. The study proves the efficacy of C. infortunatum as a potent source of phytochemicals in ameliorating diabetic complications and suggests the medicinal plant as a nutraceutical agent.