bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of acute and chronic heat stress on the rumen microbiome in dairy goats
Authors: Li Min , Xu Lian-Bin , Zhang Chen , Zhang Pei-Hua , Tao Sha , Liu Hong-Yun
Published: June 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to reveal the influence of acute and chronic heat stress (HS) on the abundance and function of rumen microbiome and host metabolism.Methods: Forty mid-lactation goats were randomly divided into two artificial environments: control group and heat-stressed group. This study was recorded from two periods, 1 day and 28 days. The first day was defined as control 1 (CT1) and HS 1 (acute HS), and the last day was defined as CT28 and HS28 (chronic HS). On the first and last day, 6 dairy goats in each group were randomly selected to collect rumen liquid after the morning feeding through oral stomach tubes. The barn temperature and humidity were recorded every day.Results: Disruption of the rumen microbiome was observed under chronic HS, represented by an increase in the abundance of Prevotella and Bacteroidales (p<0.05), and upregulation of carbohydrate transport and metabolism functions (p<0.05). Additionally, the abundance of Succinimonas and Ruminobacter in chronic HS is lower than in acute HS (p<0.05), and the functions of intracellular trafficking, secretion and vesicular transport, and the cytoskeleton were downregulated (p<0.05).Conclusion: The HS affected the interaction between the microbiota and host, thereby regulated milk production in dairy goats. These findings increased understanding of the crosstalk between hosts and bacteria.
Agricultural and Food Policy Framework in Bangladesh: An Assessment
Authors: Shahabuddin Quazi , Rahman Atiqur
Published: June 2024

Since the liberation of Bangladesh, the government of Bangladesh introduced a series of policy measures in agriculture and food sectors to encourage pro-market distribution of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and diesel fuel for irrigation. The dominant feature of the policy reform had been the government’s liberalisation of the fertilizer and irrigation equipment markets. These reforms can be reasonably credited with the success in rice production during the 1984-1992 period. Reforms in the foodgrains market in the 1990s reduced the public sector involvement in these markets. Public procurement to stabilise prices and provide production incentives to farmers suffered from certain inefficiencies, although the overall impact of public procurement and price support programmes could be considered positive. The policy reforms were surprisingly smooth partly reflecting the absence of organised lobby by peasants and partly the fact that the policy reforms have benefitted, by and large, all groups of farmers.
The Transformation of Bangladesh's Agriculture
Authors: Khan Azizur Rhaman
Published: June 2024

This paper analyses the evolution of the role of the agricultural sector in Bangladesh in recent decades in the context of similar roles performed by the sector both in the historical and contemporary cases of development. It demonstrates that the quality of economic growth, in terms of both egalitarianism and efficiency, has been strongly reflected in the type of agricultural evolution experienced. The paper argues that in one respect, namely bringing about a rapid decline in agriculture’s share of GDP despite decent agricultural growth, Bangladesh has achieved significant success; but it has failed to bring about a corresponding decline in the proportion of the labour force employed in, or eking out a living from agriculture. The result has been a widening in the disparity of living standard between those deriving livelihood from agriculture and those deriving livelihood from non-agricultural activities. The paper explores the issue with the help of the Labour Force Survey data, which unambiguously point to a failure in bringing about the so-called Lewis transition – the beginning of an absolute decline in employment in agriculture but shows that, even after taking into account the alternative findings of Mahabub Hossain’s research based on microeconomic data, it cannot be argued that the possible decline in employment in agriculture has been sufficiently rapid to warrant a decline in disparity between agricultural and non-agricultural living standards. The paper concludes by outlining the needed reform and public action that would contribute to a more desirable pattern of agricultural transformation.
Covid-19 Pandemisinin Bir Kamu Hastanesine Yansımasının İncelenmesi
Authors: Pirim Erdem , Bulut Sinan , Esen Ülkühan Bike
Published: June 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışma ile Covid-19 pandemisinin, kamu hastanelerinde pandemide en çok kullanılan tıbbı cihaz envanter sayısı ile kurumun mali tablolarına meydana gelen değişimlerin ortaya konması amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma Sağlık Bakanlığına bağlı C grubu bir hastanenin Covid-19 dönemi,öncesi ve sonrası yıllara (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 ve 2022) ait; personel sayılarındaki değişim, gelir, gider ve bütçe kalemlerinde meydana gelen değişim, Covid-19 teşhisli hasta sayıları (poliklinik-yatan), hastane geneli hasta müracaatları ile Covit-19 salgınında hastanın teşhis ve tedavisi için kurum tarafından tedarik edilen ve en çok kullanılan 9 (dokuz) kalem tıbbi cihaz envanterinde meydana gelen değişimler yatay analiz yöntemi ile değerlendirilmiştir.
Bulgular: Ortaya çıkan bulgularda Covid-19 ile birlikte özellikle hemşire, ebe ve sağlık teknisyeni sayısındaki artış dikkat çekmektedir. Ayrıca hastanenin yatırım giderlerinde 2020, 2021, 2022 yıllarında 2019 yılına göre kayda değer bir düşüş izlenmiştir. Yatırım giderlerindeki bu düşüşün aksine hastanenin tıbbi malzeme, laboratuvar ve ilaç giderlerinde yıllar itibarı ile artış görülmüş ve 2022 yılında 2019 yılına göre %191,0 oranında artış olmuştur. Araştırmada Covid-19 ile birlikte hastanenin fatura gelirlerinde %16,3’lük bir düşüş görülmektedir. Ancak 2021 ve 2022 yılında Covid-19 seyrinin hafiflemesi, hastanelerin tüm branşlarda hasta kabulüne başlamaları ile fatura gelirlerinde %34,1 ve %63,8 oranlarında artış görülmektedir. Ayrıca hastane envanterinde başta ventilatör cihazı olmak üzere hasta başı monitörü, pulseoksimetre ve ateş ölçer cihaz sayılarında da belirgin miktarda artış gözlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Hastanenin gelir-gider, envanter, personel sayılarında Covid-19 ile birlikte kaynak yetersizliği söz konusu olmuşsa da takip eden yıllarda kaynak ihtiyacı özellikle tıbbı ekipman ve personel açısından karşılanmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu açıdan sağlık kurumlarında olağan dışı durumlar ve kriz anlarında sorunların aşılması bakımından kriz yönetimi planlarının yapılması, hızlı karar verme mekanizmalarının oluşturulması ile beklenmedik durumlara hazırlıklı olunması büyük önem taşıdığı düşünülmektedir.
Classificação da Camada Lipídica do Filme Lacrimal usando K-Means e Deep Learning
Authors: Dias Junior Domingos A. , Cruz Luana B. da , Diniz João O. B.
Published: June 2024

A síndrome do olho seco, uma das doenças oftalmológicas mais comuns, apresenta desafios diagnósticos devido à sua natureza multifatorial. O diagnóstico tradicional, que envolve a classificação manual das imagens do filme lacrimal, enfrenta limitações devido à instabilidade deste filme. Este estudo propõe uma abordagem inovadora que combina aprendizagem não supervisionada para segmentação da região de interesse e deep learning para classificação de patches. Os resultados são promissores, com acurácia de 99,23% e F1-score de 99,16%, superando outras técnicas e estudos da literatura. Acredita-se que esta metodologia possa ser uma ferramenta valiosa para auxiliar os especialistas no diagnóstico da doença.
A Novel Boundary Preserving Adaptive Filter for Improving Superpixel’s Compactness in Dental X-Ray Images
Authors: Teixeira Maxwell A. , Santos Domingos B. S. , Araujo Thelmo de
Published: June 2024

Superpixels techniques are commonly used on image segmentation because the objects’s boundaries tend to be captured as a subset of the superpixels’s boundaries. Superpixel’s compactness is an important parameter for the quality of the final segmentation and it may be affected by image noise, which are very common in medical images. X-ray dental images are known to be particularly noisy. This paper analyzes the effects of smoothing and sharpening filters—frequently used in medical image preprocessing—on the compactness of the superpixels, measured by the isoperimetric quotient. Also, some experiments were conducted to validate two hypotheses about the causes of the filtering effects on the compactness of the superpixels. Based on the results, a boundary preserving adaptive filter (with several variants) is proposed, and its performance is compared to eight known filters: mean, median, Gaussian, gradient, Laplacian, morphological top hat, Kuwahara, and Kuwahara-Tomita filters. The proposed filter outperformed the filters tested here in increasing the overall compactness of the superpixels.
Exploring Multistable Perception to Modulate Steady-State Visual Evoked Potentials using a Computer Graphics Software for a Brain-Computer Interface
Authors: Floriano Alan , Ramos Giovanna , Bastos-Filho Teodiano Freire
Published: June 2024

This study investigated the use of multistable perception to modulate steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEPs) using a computer graphics program and an LCD monitor. The Rubin’s vase ambiguous image was employed for this purpose. A visual stimulator was developed in C++ using the Open Graphics Library (OpenGL). EEG was measured on the occipital area (Oz) of the subject, and a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) was developed to control a robot in a virtual reality environment. Commands were recognized using the Multivariate Synchronization Index (MSI) method. The results demonstrate the feasibility of eliciting and modulating SSVEP response. During online evaluation, the subject were able to command a virtual telepresence robot with over 80% accuracy and an Information Transfer Rate (ITR) of 7 bits/min.
Integração de Modelos de Linguagem e RAG na Criação de Chatbots Oftalmológicos
Authors: Passinato Emanuel B. , Rios Walcy S. R. , Galvão Filho Arlindo R.
Published: June 2024

A acessibilidade aos serviços oftalmológicos é um fator importante para determinar a saúde ocular, sendo influenciada pelo estado socioeconômico dos indivíduos. Para facilitar o acesso às informações sobre saúde ocular, trabalhos recentes na área focam em utilizar modelos de língua já consolidados de mercado ou com ajuste fino, ambas as abordagens apresentam custos extras, seja financeiro, necessidade de base de dados ou complexidade. Este estudo propõe o desenvolvimento de um chatbot utilizando modelos de linguagem de código aberto e técnicas de retrieval augmented generation (RAG), sem ajuste fino. Três técnicas foram avaliadas, naive RAG, HYDE e Rewrite-Retrieve-Read. A avaliação do sistema RAG, foi realizada utilizando o ChatGPT como modelo crítico, por meio do framework Ragas. Os resultados indicam que é possível superar a performance base do GPT-3.5 com as técnicas propostas, reduzindo custos e atestando a viabilidade de projetos similares.
Dimensional Speech Emotion Recognition from Bimodal Features
Authors: Guder Larissa , Aires João Paulo , Meneguzzi Felipe , Griebler Dalvan
Published: June 2024

Considering the human-machine relationship, affective computing aims to allow computers to recognize or express emotions. Speech Emotion Recognition is a task from affective computing that aims to recognize emotions in an audio utterance. The most common way to predict emotions from the speech is using pre-determined classes in the offline mode. In that way, emotion recognition is restricted to the number of classes. To avoid this restriction, dimensional emotion recognition uses dimensions such as valence, arousal, and dominance to represent emotions with higher granularity. Existing approaches propose using textual information to improve results for the valence dimension. Although recent efforts have tried to improve results on speech emotion recognition to predict emotion dimensions, they do not consider real-world scenarios where processing the input quickly is necessary. Considering these aspects, we take the first step towards creating a bimodal approach for dimensional speech emotion recognition in streaming. Our approach combines sentence and audio representations as input to a recurrent neural network that performs speechemotion recognition. Our final architecture achieves a Concordance Correlation Coefficient of 0.5915 for arousal, 0.1431 for valence, and 0.5899 for dominance in the IEMOCAP dataset.
Explorando Arquiteturas de Redes Neurais Profundas na Classificação de Imagens de Cariótipos Humanos
Authors: Imperes Filho Francisco das C. , Machado Vinicius P. , Monte Semiramis J. H. do , Santos Alan R. F. dos , Sousa Leonardo P. de , Silva Adalberto S. da , Pereira Ester M. , Veras Rodrigo de M. S.
Published: June 2024

A análise cromossômica, uma prática clinicamente crucial realizada tradicionalmente por geneticistas, pode ser suscetível à fadiga ao longo do tempo, afetando a qualidade dos diagnósticos. Neste artigo, exploramos a classificação automatizada de imagens de cromossomos por meio de diversas arquiteturas de redes neurais profundas. Avaliamos 23 pares de cromossomos humanos em uma tarefa multiclasse, revelando resultados promissores. Destacam-se os desempenhos superiores da arquitetura DenseNet169, alcançando uma acurácia, precisão, recall e F1-Score de 98,77%. O índice de concordância Kappa atingiu um nível ”Excelente”(0,99), enquanto um baixo desvio padrão (0,002) ressaltou a consistência das métricas, conferindo confiabilidade e previsibilidade ao modelo proposto.
Identification of important predictors, using V-Cramer technique and Permutation feature importance, in predicting Tuberculosis treatment status
Authors: Santos Jacó M. , Vasques Elson P. , Valentin Adriane F. , Nogueira Eliane C. , Costa Ericle L. , Souza Juan C. , Silva John K. S. , Marques Elias E. R. , Silva July E. S. , Gomes João G. S.
Published: June 2024

In this study, we investigate the use of a fully connected neural network implemented with Keras to create prediction models for the treatment outcomes of tuberculosis patients. The data used were from the Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) of the year 2023, integrated by iTB, a software developed by the Health Department of Manaus-AM. This work is still in progress. So far, we have achieved an accuracy of 92.80% and F1-Score values of 0.90 for cure, 0.89 for abandonment, 0.98 for TB-related death, and 0.99 for drug resistance. Additionally, applying the permutation-importance technique, we obtained an accuracy of 93.31%. Experiments with patient consultation data will still be added to the test data, along with a Cramer's V analysis.
GAN-Generated Face Detection Based on Multiple Attention Mechanism and Relational Embedding
Authors: Ouyang Junlin , Ma Jiayong , Chen Beijing
Published: June 2024

The rapid development of the Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) makes generated face images more and more visually indistinguishable, and the detection performance of previous methods will degrade seriously when the testing samples are out-of-sample datasets or have been post-processed. To address the above problems, we propose a new relational embedding network based on “what to observe” and “where to attend” from a relational perspective for the task of generated face detection. In addition, we designed two attention modules to effectively utilize global and local features. Specifically, the dual-self attention module selectively enhances the representation of local features through both image space and channel dimensions. The cross-correlation attention module computes similarity between images to capture the global information of the output in the image. We conducted extensive experiments to validate our method, and the proposed algorithm can effectively extract the correlations between features and achieve satisfactory generalization and robustness in generating face detection. In addition, we also explored the design of the model structure and the inspection performance on more categories of generated images (not limited to faces). The results show that RENet also has good detection performance on datasets other than faces.
Optimization of Human Posture Recognition based on Multi-view Skeleton Data Fusion
Authors: Xu Yahong , Wei Shoulin , Yin Jibin
Published: June 2024

This research introduces a novel method for fusing multi-view skeleton data to address the limitations encountered by a single vision sensor in capturing motion data, such as skeletal jitter, self-pose occlusion, and the reduced accuracy of three-dimensional coordinate data for human skeletal joints due to environmental object occlusion. Our approach employs two Kinect vision sensors concurrently to capture motion data from distinct viewpoints extract skeletal data and subsequently harmonize the two sets of skeleton data into a unified world coordinate system through coordinate conversion. To optimize the fusion process, we assess the contribution of each joint based on human posture orientation and data smoothness, enabling us to fine-tune the weight ratio during data fusion and ultimately produce a dependable representation of human posture. We validate our methodology using the FMS public dataset for data fusion and model training. Experimental findings demonstrate a substantial enhancement in the smoothness of the skeleton data, leading to enhanced data accuracy and an effective improvement in human posture recognition following the application of this data fusion method.
Evolving Therapies and Technologies in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Left Atrial Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The Hemodynamic Implications and Current Practice Methodology
Authors: Haq Syed , Shah Sidra , Hinegardner-Hendricks Jordan , Laird Amanda , Kleman Anna , Knous Mallory , Otto Todd , Otto Michael , Hempfling Gerri , Cole William , Patel Sandeep
Published: June 2024

Since its inception, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has proved to play a pivotal role in providing mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in the setting of refractory cardiac failure. However, the retrograde flow often leads to further deleterious effects with increased afterload, left ventricle (LV) distension, LV wall stress, pulmonary edema, and higher myocardial oxygenation requirements. In lieu of this, an alternative cannulation method has been gaining momentum to provide MCS while simultaneously offloading the LV. Left atrial venoarterial (LAVA)-ECMO utilizes a novel insertion technique of combining left atrial and right atrial drainage and returning this blood supply in oxygenated form to the arterial circulation. This degree of unloading provides simultaneous biventricular unloading and adequate circulatory flow to help rest and allow for possible native heart recovery. This chapter serves as a vehicle for the description of the LAVA-ECMO and also to discuss the physiology, implementation, cannulation strategies, complications, and implications of the methodology for utilizing this unique technique.
Developments and Challenges of Hydrogel Coatings for Long-Term Marine Antifouling Applications
Authors: Nie Mengyan , Chen Koulin
Published: June 2024

As a result of the accumulation of marine organisms on submerged surfaces, marine fouling can have significant economic and environmental impacts. For example, marine fouling can increase drag and reduce the hydrodynamic efficiency of a vessel, leading to increased fuel consumption and operational costs as well as higher greenhouse gas emissions. The marine organisms attached to submerged surfaces can also induce corrosion and cause the marine structural integrity of the affected surfaces compromised, leading to increased maintenance and repair costs. Additionally, marine fouling can also pose biosecurity risks by spreading invasive species to new regions and disrupting local ecosystems. Great efforts have been made to develop effective and environmentally friendly antifouling technologies to mitigate these impacts. Hydrogel antifouling coatings have been proven effective and environmentally friendly, making them promising for practical marine applications. Here, brief overviews of antifouling mechanisms and types of hydrogel coatings are presented first. The latest developments in hydrogel antifouling coatings are categorized based on design strategies, and the limitations of these coatings are also critically appreciated with regard to their potential for practical marine applications. Finally, insightful perspectives on hydrogel coating are summarized for their use in practical marine applications.
The Socio-Economic Impact of Brucellosis Outbreaks among Large and Small Ruminant under Extensive Nomadic Management System in Sierra Leone
Authors: Kanu Saidu
Published: June 2024

Livestock, particularly ruminants, are vital for resource-poor rural farmers in Sierra Leone, serving as a primary source of income and fulfilling socio-cultural roles. In addition to being a valuable protein source, livestock offer an opportunity to escape poverty. However, the transhumance nomadic extensive system, reliant on natural resources, poses challenges for ruminant production, including disease outbreaks like Brucellosis. A sero-prevalence study in Falaba and Koinadugu districts found a 33.3% infection rate, primarily affecting female small ruminants (90% of cases out of 135). Among the 150 confirmed cases, 66% were pregnant, and 25% experienced abortion. Implementing integrated prevention and control measures through the One Health strategy is crucial to combat the disease effectively. At present, the One Health approach is being used for the control of Brucellosis and hopefully, all stakeholders will appreciate the new dispensation in the control and prevention of many animal diseases in the country.
Physical Science teachers’ use of reading strategies in a South African context
Authors: Swart Sonica , Reyneke Maryna , Romylos Salome , Dudu Washington
Published: June 2024

Teaching in global multilingual societies requires a change of instruction concerning reading comprehension, as many learners are not instructed in their home language. Reading comprehension skills are lacking in South Africa and are discernible in subjects like physical sciences, where the text requires high levels of cognitive thinking. This study focused on improving reading comprehension using strategies like vocabulary, syntactical awareness, and text recognition, among others. An interpretative qualitative approach was chosen to determine to which extent reading strategies are used and taught in the physical sciences classroom. Semi-structured interviews and non-participant teacher observations were conducted to determine the participants’ knowledge of and ability and skill in using reading strategies. The study found that the use of reading strategies in physical sciences classrooms was limited, and the participants (physical sciences teachers) were unable to integrate many strategies to assist with reading comprehension.
Welcome to the first issue of 2024, and our 40th anniversary! I would like to thank all our reviewers, language editors and, of course, the authors for their hard work, particularly in finalizing the articles for publication. This issue centres around multilingual education and problems with the teaching and use of English. It includes submissions from Uganda and Ghana. As always, the problem is in using English as the language of learning and teaching, with predictable problems in meaning making. What is noticeable in all these articles is the importance of teacher education and training, particularly as far as the role of language in all aspects of schooling is concerned.
Authors: van der Walt Christa
Published: June 2024

Welcome to the first issue of 2024, and our 40th anniversary! I would like to thank all our reviewers, language editors and, of course, the authors for their hard work, particularly in finalizing the articles for publication. This issue centres around multilingual education and problems with the teaching and use of English. It includes submissions from Uganda and Ghana. As always, the problem is in using English as the language of learning and teaching, with predictable problems in meaning making. What is noticeable in all these articles is the importance of teacher education and training, particularly as far as the role of language in all aspects of schooling is concerned.
Atraumatic Infected Septal Hematoma in a Pediatric Patient
Authors: Shefer Osher , Le Jacqueline , Daas Eshaan , Hu Eugene
Published: June 2024

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 10-year-old male who developed an atraumatic, nasal septal hematoma with abscess following several days of rhinorrhea and cough. His chief complaint to the emergency department was a two-day history of nasal swelling and discomfort, associated with difﬁculty breathing through his nose. The patient was well-appearing with swelling and tenderness along the external nasal ridge and nasal septal swelling that occluded both nares. Contrast-enhanced maxillofacial computed tomography revealed a rim-enhancing, ﬂuid-ﬁlled collection to the anterior nasal septum. The patient underwent successful incision and drainage by otolaryngology. Discussion: Infected septal hematomas are rare but important to recognize as they can result in septal deformity and potentially life-threatening sequelae, such as intracranial infections. Most are secondary to nasal trauma in adult patients. This case highlights a unique presentation of atraumatic septal hematoma with abscess formation in an immunocompetent pediatric patient.
Assessing the effectiveness of management of volunteer organizations in the Russian Federation
Authors: Грушина В.В.
Published: June 2024

в настоящей научной работе автор анализирует существующую сегодня оценку эффективности управления волонтерскими организациями в России. Для этого автор обращает внимание на отдельные показатели такой оценки, ее современное состояние, проблемы и направления для совершенствования обозначенной системы. В заключении представленной научной работы автор высказывает рекомендации по более детальной проработке оценки эффективности управления волонтерскими организациями, предлагает меры совершенствования. Методы: нормативно-правовой анализ, сравнительно-правовой анализ, формально-юридический метод, обобщение, систематизация, дедукция, иные методы теоретического уровня научного познания. Результаты (Findings): Научная новизна данного исследования заключается в выдвижении качественно новых авторских рекомендаций по существующей сегодня системы оценки эффективности управления волонтерскими организациями в современной России. Выводы: Данная научная статья будет полезна теоретикам, практикам, обучающимся и преподавательскому составу, а также широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся особенностями организации и функционирования современной отечественной системы волонтерской деятельности, ее проблемами и перспективами.

in this scientific work, the author analyzes the current assessment of the effectiveness of management of volunteer organizations in Russia. To do this, the author draws attention to individual indicators of such an assessment, its current state, problems and directions for improving the designated system. In conclusion of the presented scientific work, the author makes recommendations for a more detailed study of assessing the effectiveness of the management of volunteer organizations and suggests measures for improvement. Methods: regulatory analysis, comparative legal analysis, formal legal method, generalization, systematization, deduction, other methods of the theoretical level of scientific knowledge. Findings: The scientific novelty of this study lies in the promotion of qualitatively new author's recommendations on the existing system for assessing the effectiveness of the management of volunteer organizations in modern Russia. Conclusions: This scientific article will be useful to theorists, practitioners, students and teaching staff, as well as a wide range of readers interested in the features of the organization and functioning of the modern domestic system of volunteer activity, its problems and prospects.
Transformation of international trade supply chains in the digital economy
Authors: Ху Т.
Published: June 2024

цель статьи заключается в выявлении перспективных направлений трансформации цепочек поставок международной торговли в условиях цифровой экономики с учетом эффектов использования технологии SMAC на примере передовой практики. В статье представлено описание современных цифровых технологий, определены основные аспекты их влияния на трансформацию цепочек поставок международной торговли. Выделены эффекты трансформации цепочек поставок международной торговли в условиях цифровой экономики на примере передового опыта. масштаб и основные эффекты приложений. Исследование основывалось на результатах поиска источников и анализе тематических исследований по теме статьи.

the purpose of the article is to identify promising directions for transforming international trade supply chains in the digital economy, taking into account the effects of using SMAC technology using best practices as an example. The article presents a description of SMAC technologies, including social networks, mobile technologies, advanced data analytics and cloud computing, and their evolution. Then, the main aspects of the impact of digital technologies on the transformation of international trade supply chains are identified. Their importance is substantiated in the light of the selected supply chain management concepts, and the effects of transformation of international trade supply chains in the digital economy are determined using best practices as examples. scale and main effects of applications. The research was based on the results of a search of sources and analysis of case studies on the topic of the article.
Modeling regional clusters within the framework of ensuring the sustainability of electric power systems
Authors: Конников Е.А. , Родионов Д.Г. , Борисов О.Ю. , Чан Х.Х.
Published: June 2024

устойчивость региональных электроэнергетических систем является ключевым фактором в обеспечении надежного энергоснабжения и эффективного функционирования экономики страны. Актуальной задачей отрасли становится организация региональной электроэнергетической системы, устойчивой к изменениям внешних и внутренних факторов и способной обеспечить надежное, эффективное и экономически выгодное электропитание. Близлежащие регионы с ярко выраженным сходством экономической специфики образуют кластеры, внутри которого отношения строятся на принципах взаимодействия и взаимозависимости. Целью данной статьи является разработка кластерной модели на основе показателей региональной специфики для целей оптимизации процесса управления. Результатом статьи является система моделей, описывающая полученные кластеры и их соответствие специфике: экономической, социальной, природной и технологической. Основу исследования составили региональные статистические данные и научные работы отечественных авторов в сфере электроэнергетики и устойчивости системы.

the sustainability of regional electric power systems is a key factor in ensuring reliable energy supply and efficient functioning of the country's economy. An urgent task for the industry is to organize a regional electric power system that is resistant to changes in external and internal factors and is capable of providing reliable, efficient and cost-effective power supply. Nearby regions with pronounced similarities in economic specificity form clusters, within which relations are built on the principles of interaction and interdependence. The purpose of this article is to develop a cluster model based on regional specific indicators for the purpose of optimizing the management process. The result of the article is a model system that describes the resulting clusters and their correspondence to the specifics: economic, social, natural and technological. The study was based on regional statistical data and scientific treatises by domestic authors in the field of electric power industry and system stability.
Innovative approaches to quality management in aviation industry companies
Authors: Фомичев А.Г. , Кухаренко О.Г.
Published: June 2024

в данной статье рассматриваются вопросы совершенствования систем управления качеством в организациях в условиях цифровой трансформации. Обосновывается необходимость комплексного подхода к управлению качеством бизнес-процессов, охватывающего все этапы жизненного цикла продукции. Особое внимание уделяется методологиям, направленным на прогрессивное планирование качества продуктов. Анализируется иерархическая структура производственной модели авиационной промышленности, включающую четыре уровня продуктов: продукты, связанные с управлением качеством процессов; продукты, относящиеся к управлению предприятием, его структурными единицами, НИОКР и проектированием; продукты, связанные с ресурсным обеспечением производственных процессов и деятельности компании; метапродукты, влияющие на модификацию остальных продуктов и внутрифирменные процессы. Акцентируется роль аналитических функций по обработке и анализу данных о качестве и производственных процессах для выявления возможностей оптимизации. Подчеркивается значение функционала по поддержке улучшения процессов для постоянного совершенствования системы управления качеством и деятельности предприятия.

this article considers issues of quality management systems improvement in organizations in the context of digital transformation. The authors substantiate the need for a comprehensive approach to business process quality management covering all stages of the product life cycle. Particular attention is paid to the methodology, aimed at progressive quality planning of products. The article analyzes the hierarchical structure of the production model of the aviation industry, including four levels of products: products related to process quality management; products related to enterprise management, its structural units, R&D and design; products related to resource provision of production processes and the company's activities; meta-products that modify other products and intra-company processes. The article emphasizes the role of analytical functions in processing and analyzing data on quality and production processes to identify opportunities for optimization. It also highlights the importance of the functionality for supporting process improvement for continuous improvement of the quality management system and the company's activities.
Juridical Analysis of Transfer of Land Ownership Rights Unknown to the Previous Owner
Authors: Mahaprakarsa Bayu , Oktavian Whisnu , Eka Faqridah Dhea , Maulida Irma , Karina Siska
Published: June 2024

The transfer of property rights over land from one party to another can be obtained through a court decision. Based on the provisions of Law No. 5 of 1960 concerning Basic Agrarian Principles and Government Regulation No. 24 of 1997 concerning Land Registration, the sale purchase and transfer of land rights must be carried out in front of a land deed official (PPAT). Many problems arise regarding the ownership of land rights carried out under the hand, in the sense that they are not in accordance with the applicable regulation. The case can be detrimental to the buyer and even a lawsuit must be made through the court. The case in this study is a case of transfer of land rights because the loss of the certificate was later found after 25 years and the owner has a good intention to apply for a name change, but the previous owner of the certificate is unknown. This study aims to ensure legal certainty in the transfer of ownership of land that is unknown to the previous owner and explain the legal consequences of the transfer of ownership of the land after the issuance of a court decision. This study uses a normative juridical method and the method of data collection uses interviews and studies and reviews a applicable law and regulation as a basis for solving problems. Therefore, using a court decision can be the basis for rights that have permanent legal force in the transfer of land rights
The Virtue of Shallow Environmentalism
Authors: Fritz Allison ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: June 2024

Pro-environmental behaviors symbolic of the three R’s—reduce, reuse, recycle—are focused on individual consumption and use patterns. These traditional environmentalist behaviors—what I shall call “shallow environmentalism”—are vulnerable to the problem of inconsequentialism, in that a single individual engaging in them does little to combat or mitigate climate change. Indeed, some argue that continued occupation with shallow environmental behaviors such as recycling and reducing travel gets in the way of fighting climate change by inappropriately focusing blame on individuals, wasting energy on ineffective means, and creating a low benchmark by which people can measure whether they have done their environmental duty. Using environmental virtue ethics, I will argue for the importance of engaging in shallow environmentalism. I will use findings in behavioral psychology to show how these behaviors play an important role in fostering motivation and how behavioral alignment with popular understandings of environmentalism is related to perceptions of legitimacy of climate activists’ positions.
Applying Opioid Free Anesthesia (Ofa) In Combination with Enhanced Recovery Anesthesia (Eras) In Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery: Evaluation at One Year Follow-Up with A Propensity Score
Authors:   Department of anesthesia, CHIREC Delta Hospital, Boulevard du Triomphe 201, 1160 Brussels, Belgium, Clanet Matthieu
Published: June 2024

Since its introduction, laparoscopic bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) has witnessed a consistant decrease in complications. Recently, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and opioid free (OFA) protocols have been developed separately to further improve outcomes. To assess the surgical outcomes after ERAS in combination with OFA (ERAS+OFA) in BMS. High volume bariatric metabolic center in Belgium. A retrospective observational study comparing by propensity score matching the outcomes of our center (ERAS+OFA) with the outcomes of an Italian center of excellence adhering to opioid sparing, but not opioid free ERAS (ERAS-OFA). Primary endpoints were: length of hospital stay, number of readmissions and complications including leaks and bleedings. Secondary endpoints were: the number and severity of complications as evaluated by the Clavien-Dindo score. Over a 12-month period, 341 consecutive patients treated according to ERAS+OFA in our center, were compared to 109 according to ERAS-OFA in the Italian center. Propensity matching resulted in comparable groups. Primary and secondary endpoints showed no significant difference between the 2 groups. Our study shows no statistically significant difference in BMS outcomes between ERAS+OFA compared to ERAS- OFA
Constructing a Supplier-Buyer Network: Imported Goods Flow Tracking in the Tax Transaction Records in Armenia
Authors: Navasardyan Zaruhi H.
Published: June 2024

Taxpayer networks are among main topics of research given the evolving applicability of modern technological solutions and raising importance for tax authorities to reveal hidden relationships or patterns in the taxpayer behavior.
In this study, taxpayer networks are visualized and analyzed with the application of network analysis techniques and a generalizable methodology for product traceability over the supply chain is suggested. In essence, taxpayer networks depict the web of connections among taxpayers, highlighting the flow of goods, services, and financial transactions between them. Previous studies address the issue of product classification from transactional tax documents. Modern NLP techniques were applied for product categorization given only product description in Armenian language and with limited information. The developed algorithm was used as a starting point to identify which taxpayers were involved in the trade of a specific good and thus for network construction. A set of products was chosen for construction of the taxpayer network forming the supply chain from importers to final consumers. Adjusted by a markup, the amount of rice imported to Armenia was found and identified in the last nodes of the supply chain sold to final consumer and documented in tax receipts. Factors like local production are also considered during the analysis and solutions are suggested including price filters on the products subject to trade to filter out local production.
G-20 ülkelerinde enflasyon yakınsaması: panel birim kök testinden kanıtlar
Authors: Belliler İbrahim Sezer , Demiralp Ahmet
Published: June 2024

Gelişmiş ve gelişmekte olan ülkelerin merkez bankalarının birçoğu için nihai hedef enflasyonun kontrol edilmesidir. Para politikaları belirlenirken enflasyon göstergesinin bu denli önemli olduğu bir konjonktürde ülkelerin enflasyonun birbirine yakınsayıp yakınsamadığının bulunması da büyük önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmamızda G-20’ye üye olan Avustralya, Brezilya, Kanada, Çin, Fransa, Almanya, Hindistan, Endonezya, İtalya, Japonya, Meksika, Rusya, Suudi Arabistan, Türkiye, Birleşik Krallık, ABD, Güney Kore ve Güney Afrika ülkeleri ile Avrupa Birliği ortalamasının enflasyon yakınsaması ele alınmıştır. G-20 ülkeleri ele alındığı için yakınsama araştırılmadan önce ülkeler arasındaki yatay kesit bağımlılığını araştıran testler uygulanmıştır. Yapılan bütün yatay kesit bağımlılık testlerine göre yatay kesit bağımlılığının olmadığını ifade eden temel hipotez reddedilmiştir. Bu nedenle daha güvenilir sonuçların elde edilebilmesi için yatay kesit bağımlılığını hesaba katan Pesaran (2007) CIPS testi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca yumuşak değişimlerin tespit edilebilmesi için analize dahil edilen ülkelere Güriş (2019) Fourier Kruse birim kök testi uygulanmıştır. Pesaran (2007) testinin sonuçlarına göre Avustralya, Brezilya, Almanya, Hindistan, Endonezya, Japonya, Meksika, Rusya, Suudi Arabistan ve Güney Kore’nin G-20 ortalamasına yakınsadığı tespit edilirken Güriş (2019) Fourier Kruse testinin sonuçlarına göre ise Çin, Fransa, Meksika, Rusya ve AB ortalamasının G-20 ortalamasına yakınsadığı tespit edilmiştir.
Sanat piyasasının görünmeyen krizleri
Authors: Kösemen Begüm
Published: June 2024

Çağdaş kapitalizmde sanat nesnesini ve onun değerlenme mantığını anlamak ve ardından bu değerle(n)me mekanizmalarının sanat alanının ve üreticisinin aşınmalarını nasıl görünmez kıldığına dair gözlemleri paylaşmak, bu çalışmanın en önemli amaçlarıdır. Bilindiği gibi, sanat çok geniş bir alanı kapsar ve her dalındaki dinamikler birbirinden oldukça farklı olabilmektedir. Bu nedenle sanat olarak ifade edilecek olan -son bölümdeki örnekler dışında- resim olacaktır. Yukarıda bahsedilen değerle(n)me mekanizmalarının en rahat gözlemlenebildiği ve bu ölçüde sermayenin ilgisini de çekmiş alan çağdaş sanat olduğu için, çağdaş sanat çalışmanın odağı olacaktır. Çalışmanın bir diğer amacı da içinde bulunduğumuz krizler döneminde, sanat alanının görülmeyen, duyulmayan ve haliyle önemi anlaşılmayan sorunlarına ve bunların neoliberalizmin krizleriyle gösterdiği paralelliklere dikkat çekmektir.
Institutional Effectiveness of Tax Debt Collection in Increasing State Revenue
Authors: Herianto Herianto
Published: June 2024

Tax debt collection is an important element for optimizing state revenue, but until now it has not run optimally. The process of collecting tax debts in Indonesia is often long and complicated. Tax collection faces obstacles such as short billing expirations, regulatory complexity, and unwieldy sanctions. The solution to this challenge involves improving regulations, increasing taxpayer awareness, strengthening institutions, and mitigating external factors affecting tax payment. This research is expected to provide an evaluation of the effectiveness of institutional mechanisms in enhancing tax debt collection for state revenue in Indonesia and an analysis of the current institutional regulations governing tax debt collections, providing insights into potential areas for reform and improvement.
L-CATCH GUARANTEED PURSUIT TIME
Authors: Mai Umar Bashir , Aihong Aliyu Buba
Published: June 2024

We consider a simple motion differential game of one pursuer and one evader. The dynamic equation of the pursuer and evader is describe by first order and second order differential equation respectively. Control functions of the players are subject to integral constraints. We show that pursuit is completed in  L-catch sense, that is for some distance L , the difference in positions of the pursuit and evader  x(t) and y(t) respectively is smaller than L  that is  || y(t) - x(t) ||< L  at some time t . We construct a formula for guaranteed pursuit time and prove that pursuit is possible at that time.
The Three Lichens: A Generalist Approach to Vulvar Skin Conditions
Authors: Delpero Emily
Published: June 2024

Vulvar skin complaints represent a significant proportion of visits to family physician, dermatology and gynecology offices. Healthcare training programs place little emphasis on exposure to these conditions, which limits providers’ ability to assess and manage them. Increasing the visibility, recognition, and treatment of these conditions serves to improve patient care in Canada.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Program Indonesia Sehat dengan Pendekatan Keluarga pada Indikator Hipertensi di Puskesmas Kajen II Kabupaten Pekalongan
Authors: Haqiyah Naila Rizqi , Wahyono Bambang
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis indikator hipertensi di Puskesmas Kajen II, Kabupaten Pekalongan, dan pelaksanaan Program Indonesia Sehat dengan Pendekatan Keluarga (PIS-PK). Program PIS-PK bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan masyarakat dengan menerapkan pendekatan berbasis keluarga. Karena hipertensi sangat umum dan berdampak besar pada kesehatan masyarakat, subjek penelitian ini dipilih. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, yang mengumpulkan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PIS-PK telah diterapkan dengan efektif pada indikator hipertensi di Puskesmas Kajen II, tetapi ada beberapa hambatan, seperti kekurangan sumber daya manusia., keterbatasan fasilitas, dan rendahnya tingkat kesadaran masyarakat tentang pentingnya pencegahan dan pengelolaan hipertensi. Rekomendasi yang dihasilkan dari penelitian ini meliputi peningkatan pelatihan bagi tenaga kesehatan, penyediaan fasilitas yang memadai, dan intensifikasi program edukasi kesehatan kepada masyarakat. Dengan demikian, diharapkan PIS-PK dapat berjalan lebih optimal dan berkontribusi signifikan dalam menurunkan prevalensi hipertensi di Kabupaten Pekalongan.
Issues and Challenges in Criminal Investigation: A study on the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Md. Razib , Sakib A. B. M. Najmus
Published: June 2024

As the circumstances around crime change across time and space, so does the crime pattern. The successful investigation of a crime is essential for implementing the law in a criminal case. A practical and fruitful criminal investigation is challenging due to various external and internal factors. The authors attempt to define the difficulties in criminal investigation and propose a solution. Thus, identifying the challenges inherent in criminal investigation is critical for developing an effective model. Numerous criminal cases exist in society; nevertheless, for this research, the authors focus on two primary forms of crime: first, the investigations of murder cases, and second, the investigation of rape cases. Among forty-nine police stations in the Dhaka Metropolitan region, the study area covers nine by following the purposive sampling method. Generally, local police officers designated as inspectors make the primary inquiry of a crime. When the preliminary investigation is inconclusive, the court asks the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to handle the case in the plaintiff’s best interest. Since CID is a specialized wing for criminal investigation, the authors visited this division and interviewed their investigators. Additionally, newspaper research, media monitoring, expert opinion case studies, and in-depth interviews with various victims assisted the authors in gathering evidence and articulating solutions to address the issues regarding a criminal investigation.