bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mobile health applications for disease management in rural areas: A systematic review
Authors: Ebube Victor Emeihe  , Ejike Innocent Nwankwo  , Mojeed Dayo Ajegbile  , Janet Aderonke Olaboye  , Chukwudi Cosmos Maha
Published: August 2024

Mobile health (mHealth) applications offer a transformative approach to disease management, particularly in rural areas where healthcare resources are often limited. This systematic review explores the role of mHealth applications in enhancing disease management in rural settings, focusing on their effectiveness, challenges, and potential benefits. The review systematically assesses the literature on mHealth applications designed for disease management in rural areas, highlighting key findings from various studies. The review reveals that mHealth applications can significantly improve access to healthcare services, enable remote monitoring, and facilitate timely interventions. These applications often include features such as symptom tracking, medication reminders, health education, and telemedicine capabilities, which collectively enhance disease management and patient outcomes. For instance, apps designed for chronic disease management, such as diabetes and hypertension, offer tools for self-monitoring and personalized feedback, thereby improving patient adherence to treatment regimens and fostering better disease control. However, the review also identifies several challenges associated with the implementation of mHealth applications in rural areas. Key issues include limited internet access, variability in digital literacy, and concerns about data privacy and security. The effectiveness of mHealth applications is often constrained by these factors, highlighting the need for tailored solutions that address the unique needs of rural populations. Despite these challenges, the review underscores the potential of mHealth applications to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery in rural areas. By providing scalable and accessible solutions, these applications have the potential to enhance disease management and improve health outcomes in underserved regions. Future research should focus on developing context-specific applications that address the barriers identified and exploring strategies for effective integration into existing healthcare systems. Overall, mHealth applications represent a promising avenue for advancing disease management in rural areas, with the potential to significantly impact public health.
Keywords: Rural Areas, Systematic, Disease, Management, Mobile Health Application.
Addressing challenges in customer relations management for creative industries: Innovative solutions and strategies
Authors: Oluwaseun Abiola Ajiva  , Onyinye Gift Ejike  , Angela Omozele Abhulimen
Published: August 2024

This review paper explores the critical challenges and innovative solutions in Customer Relations Management (CRM) within the creative industries. The paper begins with an overview of CRM's significance in these dynamic sectors, highlighting the unique characteristics and inherent difficulties, such as maintaining customer loyalty, managing diverse client expectations, and adapting to rapid trends. Technological advancements, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain technology, are examined as potential game-changers for enhancing CRM practices. The paper also delves into creative engagement strategies and collaborative approaches to strengthen client relationships. Furthermore, it provides a strategic framework for effective CRM, emphasizing the importance of a customer-centric culture, aligning CRM with business strategy, and utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous evaluation. Future trends and practical recommendations for practitioners are presented to guide improving CRM practices, ensuring sustained success and competitive advantage in the creative industries. This comprehensive analysis underscores the necessity of innovative CRM solutions to address clients' evolving needs and expectations in these fields.
Keywords: Customer Relations Management (CRM), Creative Industries, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Blockchain Technology, Customer-Centric Culture.
Leveraging big data to inform strategic decision making in software development
Authors: Patrick Azuka Okeleke  , Daniel Ajiga  , Samuel Olaoluwa Folorunsho  , Chinedu Ezeigweneme
Published: August 2024

The rapid advancement of technology has led to an explosion of big data, which presents a wealth of opportunities for informing strategic decision-making in software development. This review explores how leveraging big data can transform the software development process by enhancing decision-making at various stages. Big data analytics provides insights into user behavior, preferences, and trends, enabling developers to create more user-centric products. By analyzing large datasets, software developers can identify patterns and predict future needs, ensuring that software solutions are not only relevant but also innovative. In the planning phase, big data helps in understanding market demands and competition, allowing for better resource allocation and project prioritization. During development, real-time data analytics can guide the optimization of code, enhance performance testing, and improve quality assurance processes. Post-deployment, big data facilitates continuous improvement through detailed analysis of user feedback and usage patterns, leading to timely updates and feature enhancements. Furthermore, big data plays a crucial role in risk management by identifying potential issues before they escalate, thus mitigating the risk of project failures. Predictive analytics, powered by big data, can forecast potential challenges and provide actionable insights to address them proactively. This reduces downtime and enhances the reliability of software products. Strategic decision-making in software development also benefits from the integration of big data with artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. These technologies can automate repetitive tasks, provide intelligent recommendations, and personalize user experiences, making the development process more efficient and effective. However, leveraging big data in software development also comes with challenges, such as ensuring data privacy and security, managing the sheer volume of data, and maintaining data quality. Addressing these challenges requires robust data governance frameworks and adherence to ethical standards. In conclusion, the integration of big data into strategic decision-making processes in software development holds significant promise. It empowers developers to create more efficient, reliable, and user-centric software solutions, ultimately driving innovation and competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The continuous evolution of big data analytics tools and techniques will further enhance their impact on strategic decision-making in software development.
Keywords: Leveraging, Big Data, Strategic Decision making, Software Development, Inform.
Data-driven decision-making model for renewable energy
Authors: Wisdom Udo  , Adekunle Stephen Toromade  , Njideka Rita Chiekezie
Published: August 2024

The transition to renewable energy sources is critical for achieving sustainable development and combating climate change. As the renewable energy sector rapidly evolves, there is a growing need for advanced decision-making frameworks that can effectively navigate the complexities of energy production, distribution, and consumption. This paper explores the development and application of a data-driven decision-making model tailored to the renewable energy industry. The model integrates real-time data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and predictive modeling to enhance decision-making processes in areas such as resource allocation, grid management, and investment planning. By leveraging vast datasets, including weather patterns, energy consumption trends, and market dynamics, the model provides actionable insights that enable stakeholders to optimize energy production, forecast demand, and mitigate risks associated with renewable energy projects. The model's predictive capabilities are particularly valuable in managing the intermittency of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, by improving accuracy in forecasting energy output and aligning it with demand. Additionally, the model supports strategic investment decisions by identifying high-potential areas for renewable energy development based on data-driven assessments of resource availability, infrastructure readiness, and economic viability. The paper also addresses the challenges of implementing data-driven models in the renewable energy sector, such as data quality and integration issues, the need for specialized technical expertise, and the importance of aligning the model with regulatory and policy frameworks. Case studies are presented to illustrate the practical application of the model in different renewable energy projects, highlighting the benefits of data-driven decision-making in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting the sustainable growth of the energy sector. The findings underscore the potential of data-driven approaches to revolutionize renewable energy management, making them indispensable tools for achieving a clean energy future.
Keywords:  Data-Driven, Decision-Making, Models, Renewable Energy.
Critical evaluation of the discrepancy between whole and refined foods: nutritional implications
Authors: Caro Roldán Miguel Ángel , Gómez Ramírez Briana Davahiva , Narváez Rivas Ana María
Published: August 2024

Background: Contemporary dietary guidelines increasingly promote whole foods due to their purported nutritional superiority, including essential micronutrients, phytochemicals, and dietary fiber. However, defining what constitutes whole grains and whole foods remains ambiguous, causing confusion among consumers and in the food industry. Inconsistencies in global definitions and regulations have resulted in discrepancies in labeling, making it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions. Aims: This review aims to elucidate the complexities surrounding whole foods, from their definitions to their nutritional impact. By examining global regulations and conducting a comparative analysis of whole and refined products, this study seeks to provide insights into the nutritional composition of these foods and their implications for consumer health. Methods: An exhaustive literature review was conducted to gather information on definitions, regulations, and the nutritional composition of whole grains and whole foods. Sources included bibliographic databases, international organizations, and technical reports. Additionally, nutritional composition analyses of commercial cereal-based products were performed, comparing nutritional label data with the United States Department of Agriculture food composition table. Results: Significant discrepancies in the definition and regulation of whole grains and whole foods worldwide were identified. Despite their perceived nutritional benefits, whole products exhibited comparable nutritional profiles, including fiber content, to refined counterparts. Variations in labeling practices and nutrient composition were observed across different countries and organizations. Conclusion: This study highlights the complexity and inconsistencies surrounding the definition and regulation of whole foods. Although often perceived as healthier options, the findings suggest that they do not always offer significant nutritional advantages over refined products, especially in terms of fiber content. Standardizing definitions and improving labeling practices are crucial steps to ensure that whole foods meet consumer expectations and contribute to healthier dietary choices.

Keywords: Dietary fiber, food labeling, food legislation, whole foods, whole grains.
ҒЫЛЫМИ ЗЕРТТЕУЛЕР НЕГІЗІНДЕ СТУДЕНТТЕРДІҢ ТАНЫМДЫҚ ДАҒДЫЛАРЫН ҚАЛЫПТАСТЫРУ
Authors: Полатова А.Б. , Айтжанова М.О. , Тилеубаева Ж.С.
Published: August 2024

Ғылыми зерттеулерге негізделген танымдық дағдыларды дамыту студенттер арасында инновация мен шығармашылықты дамытады. Студенттердің танымдық қабілеттері жаңа білімді меңгеру, оқуға деген қызығушылықты сақтау, оқытудың әр алуан формаларын, әдістері мен құралдарын пайдалана отырып, өз бетінше мақсатты бағытталған танымдық іс-әрекет барысында қалыптасады.Оқыту процесінде танымдық қабілеттер маңызды рөл атқарады, өйткені білім алушының танымдық белсенділігі жоғары болса, оқу процесі тиімдірек және жылдамырақ болады. Танымдық қабілеттердің қалыптасуының қайнар көзі –мотивация мен ойды қалыптастыру қызметін атқаратын оқу-танымдық іс-әрекет. Тәрбиелік мотивация оқу әрекетіне, тәрбиелік іс-әрекетке кіретін мотивацияның белгілі біртүрі ретінде анықталады. Студенттердің таным-дық қабілетін дамытудың тиімді жолдарының бірі –сабақта проблемалық жағдаяттарды қол-дану. Бұл жеке шығармашылық идеяларды жүзеге асыруға мүмкіндік береді, топта жұмыс істеу қабілетін дамытады, ақпараттық кеңістікте шарлау. Сонымен қатар, жалпы толқу мен шығармашылық атмосферасы қалыптасады, бұл өз кезегінде ұжымдық бірлікке және танымдық белсенділіктің қалыптасуына әкеледі.Мақалада сыни тұрғыдан ойлауға, жаңа идеяларды зерттеуге және проблемаларға әртүрлі көзқарастардан қарауға ынталандыру арқылы студенттердібілімді әрі білікті кәсіби маман болуына бейімдеу зерттелінген.
МЕКТЕП ГЕОГРАФИЯСЫНДА ГЕОЭКОНОМИКА БӨЛІМІН ОЙЫН ТЕХНОЛОГИЯСЫН ПАЙДАЛАНЫП ОҚЫТУ
Authors: Тилекова Ж.Т. , Қожабаев Е.Қ.
Published: August 2024

ХХІ ғасыр мұғалімінің басты міндеті, оқушылардың оқу үрдісіне белсенді қатысуға шақыратын сабақтарды жоспарлайалуы. Ол үшін әрине, оқытудыңозық әдіс-тәсілдерін мең-геруі қажет. Мұғалімнің сабақты жүргізудің көп әдістерді білуі, оның басты қаруы болмақ. География сабағының белсенді өтуі де тікелей мұғалімге байланысты. Оқушылардың әлемді тануы, оны зерттеп білуі географияны танудан басталады. Ал, географиядан алғашқы білімдері мектепте қаланады.Ойын технологиялары білім беру технологияларының құрамдас бөлігі болып табылады. Білім беру процесінде ойын технологияларын педагогика мен практикада қолдану мәселесі бұрыннан өзекті болып келеді. Л.С.Выготский, А.Н.Леонтьев, Д.Б.Эльконин және т.б. ғалымдар ойын теориясын, оның әдіснамалық негіздерін, әлеуметтік табиғатын, оқушының дамуындағы маңызын зерттеді. Бiлiм алушылардың уәждемесi мен тиiмдiлiгiн арттыру мақсатында оқытудың түрлi салаларында ойындарды пайдалану кең тараған. Ойындарды оқытуда пайдалану білім алушылардың проблемаларды шешу, бірлескен қарым-қатынас, стратегиялық ойлау сияқты негізгі құзыреттерін ілгерілетуге мүмкіндік береді. Бұл жұмыс-тың мақсаты география сабағында оқушылардың ойлау қабілеті мен дағдысын қалыптас-тыруда, ойын технологияларын қолдану болып табылады.Бүгінгі таңда, дүниедегі болып жатқан ұлттық экономикалық және саяси өзгерістер мен өзгерістерге бірден әсер етіп отыратын: өндіріс, маркетинг, энергетика, халық, кен орын-дары, сыртқы сауда, көлік, көлік тасымалы сияқты бүкіл дүниежүзілік географияның дерек-теріне талдау жасау мүмкін емес. Бір-бірінен тәуелсіз, ұлттық және халықаралық экономи-калық-саяси қатынастар аясында жаңаұрпаққа әлемдік экономиканың осы біртұтас әрекетін түсіндіру мен түсіндіруді жеңілдететін геоэкономиканы оқытпай, ұлттық даму мен әл-ауқатқа жету де қиын. Дамушы елдер, көптеген дамыған елдер сияқты, әлемдік саясат пен экономикадағы осы қарқынды өзгерістерге бейімделу үшін білім беру жүйесінде жаңа пәндердің жоқтығын мойындады және геоэкономиканы жас ұрпаққа оқытылатын міндетті пән ретінде қабылдады. Демек, оқушылардың геоэкономика туралы терең білуі, болашақта олардың аймақтық немесе ғаламдық проблемаларды түсініп, шешуіне мүмкіндік береді.Мақала жұмысында 10-11-сыныптарда қамтылған «Геоэкономика» бөлімін ойын технологиялары арқылы оқытудың бірнеше әдістері негізделген. Көрсетілген әдістермен оқушыларға тарсырма жұмыстары да келтірілді. Әр тапсырмада оқушылардың жас ерекше-ліктері мен олардың білім деңгейлері ескеріледі. Оқытуда ойын технологиясын қолдану, білім алушыларда географиялық ой қалыптастырып, оқушылардың білім дәрежесін анықтай алады
МЕКТЕП ГЕОГРАФИЯСЫНДАҒЫ ГЕОЭКОЛОГИЯ БӨЛІМІН ЗЕРДЕЛЕУДЕ ПРОБЛЕМАЛЫҚ ОҚЫТУ ТЕХНОЛОГИЯСЫН ҚОЛДАНУ
Authors: Қаратай С.Е. , Тилекова Ж.Т.
Published: August 2024

Мақаладамектепгеографиясындағыгеоэкологияныоқытубарысындапроблемалықоқыту технологиясын қолдануды қарастырады. Қазіргі уақыттағы экологиялық сауаттылықтың маңыздылығының артуы -инновациялық педагогикалық тәсілдерді интеграциялау арқылы оқушылардыңтақырыптытереңіректүсінулерінежәнеқызығушылықтарынарттыруғаықпал ету қажеттілігін қалыптастырады. Зерттеу жұмысының мақсаты –оқушылардың геоэколо-гиялық концепциялар туралы түсінігін арттыруда, сыни ойлау дағдыларын дамытуда және белсенді оқу тәжірибесін насихаттауда проблемалық оқытутехнологиясының тиімділігін тексеру.Бұл зерттеудің маңыздылығы –күрделі экологиялық мәселелерді шешуде аталған техно-логияны қолдануарқылы оқушыларды шынайы ізденуге негізделген оқутәжірибесіне баулу. Соныменқатар, бүгінгі күннің қиындықтарын шешуге дайын, экологиялық сауатты ұрпақ тәрбиелеуге негіз құру болып табылады. Зерттеуде оқушылардың қабылдауын сапалық тал-дауды, педагогикалық бақылауларды және оқу нәтижелерін сандық бағалауды біріктіретін аралас әдістер тәсілі қолданылды.Геоэкологиялық тақырыптарға бейімделген проблемалық оқыту модульдерін әзірлеуді және енгізуді, содан кейін кері байланыс пен деректерді талдау негізінде, мұқият бағалауды және нақтылауды қамтыды.Қарастырылған аралық нәтижелер геоэкология сабағына проблемалық оқыту техноло-гиясын енгізу оқушылардың белсенділігін арттыратынын, топтық оқуға ықпал ететінін және тұжырымдамалық түсінуді жақсартатынын көрсетеді. Сонымен қатар, оқушыларшынайы мәселелер негізінде жазылған сценарийлерді шешу барысында жоғары мотивацияныжәнеөз бетінше мәселені шешу дағдыларын көрсетті. Бұл нәтижелер мектеп географиясында экологиялық білім беруді ілгерілетудің трансформациялық құралы ретінде проблемалық оқыту технологиясының тиімділігін көрсетеді. Бұл зерттеу геоэкологияны оқытуда пробле-малық оқытутехнологиясының артықшылықтарының эмпирикалық дәлелдерін ұсынады. Оқушылардың оқу нәтижелерін оңтайландыру және қоршаған ортаны қорғауды ілгерілету үшін тиімді оқыту стратегиялары, оқу жоспарын жобалау принциптері және бағалау әдістемелері туралы түсінік береді.Мақаланың практикалық маңыздылығы мектеп географиясында геоэкологияны оқытуды жақсартуғаұмтылатын мұғалімдерге,оқубағдарламаларынәзірлеушілергеқатысты. Пробле-малық оқытутехнологиясын пайдалана отырып, білім берумекемелері оқушыларды қорша-ған ортаның нақты мәселелерін тиімді шешуге дайындайтын динамикалық оқуортасын құра алады. Сонымен қатар, технологияға негізделген педагогиканың интеграциясы қазіргі білім беру тенденцияларына сәйкес келеді және21 ғасырдағы даму үшін қажетті дағдыларды қалыптастыруға ықпал етеді.
Penerapan Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Terhadap Pelaku Inses Anak Kandung
Authors: Irza Muhammad Yusril
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Incest is a form of sexual deviation that often occurs in social life, especially in the family. The factors that cause incest do not stand alone or single, but are an accumulation of various psychological, social problems, mental attitudes, morality and patriarchal culture of the perpetrator. This crime of incest is an immoral and immoral act that threatens children who are victims of sexual intercourse by their own families. Incest is very rampant in society because it is rarely reported due to the embarrassment for family members if it is known by others. The most common perpetrators of sexual violence, including incest, are fathers and uncles. This is sad, because many perpetrators of violence in the personal realm are considered and expected to be protectors such as fathers, uncles or husbands. Criminal liability for perpetrators of incest can be charged under Article 287 of the Criminal Code or Article 419 of Law No. 1 of 2023. Meanwhile, for the formulation of acts of incest against children, they can be charged using Article 294 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code or Article 418 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code. Law No.1 of 2023. Obstacles in accessing justice and recovery also occur when victims do not receive support from their families, which encourages victims to leave their homes and lose their rights to education and protection from their families.
Keywords: Application, Criminal Liability, Incest, Children

Abstrak
Inses merupakan salah satu bentuk penyimpangan seksual yang sering terjadi dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat, terutama dalam keluarga. Faktor penyebab inses tidak berdiri sendiri atau tunggal, melainkan akumulasi berbagai permasalahan psikologis, sosial, sikap mental, moralitas, dan budaya patriarki pelaku. Tindak pidana inses ini suatu tindakan yang melanggar asusila dan tidak bermoral yang mengancam anak-anak korban persetubuhan oleh keluarganya sendiri. Inses tersebut sangat merajalela di kalangan masyarakat karena jarang dilaporkan dengan alasan rasa malu bagi anggota keluarga apabila diketahui oleh orang lain. pelaku kekerasan seksual, termasuk inses di dalamnya yang paling banyak, adalah ayah dan paman. Hal ini miris, karena banyak dari pelaku kekerasan di ranah personal yang dianggap dan diharapkan menjadi pelindung seperti ayah, paman, maupun suami. Pertanggunggjawaban pidana terhadap pelaku perbuatan inses dapat dijerat dengan Pasal 287 KUHP atau Pasal 419 Undang-Undang No.1 Tahun 2023. Sedangkan untuk rumusan perbuatan inses terhadap anak dapat dijerat menggunakan Pasal 294 ayat (1) KUHP atau Pasal 418 ayat (1) Undang-Undang No.1 Tahun 2023. Hambatan dalam mengakses keadilan dan pemulihan juga terjadi saat korban tidak mendapatkan dukungan dari keluarga yang mendorong korban meninggalkan rumah dan kehilangan hak-hak atas pendidikan dan perlindungan dari keluarga.
Kata Kunci: Penerapan, Pertanggungjawaban Pidana, Inses, Anak
Shoulder season controls on methane emissions from a boreal peatland
Authors: Jentzsch Katharina , Männistö Elisa , Marushchak Maija E. , Korrensalo Aino , van Delden Lona , Tuittila Eeva-Stiina , Knoblauch Christian , Treat Claire C.
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Cold-season emissions substantially contribute to the annual methane budget of northern wetlands, yet they remain underestimated by process-based models. Models show significant uncertainty in their parameterization of processes, particularly during the transitional phases of freezing and thawing temperatures in the shoulder seasons. Our aim was to identify the environmental controls on the components of the methane fluxes – methane production, oxidation, and transport – from a boreal peatland during the shoulder seasons. We partitioned net methane emissions into their components by combining manual chamber flux measurements on vegetation removal treatments with pore water sampling for concentrations and stable carbon isotope ratios of dissolved methane in the wet hollows of Siikaneva bog in southern Finland during seasonal field campaigns in 2021 and 2022. The results suggest that the decrease in methane emissions due to decreasing production rates with decreasing peat temperatures in the shoulder seasons was dampened by several processes. Firstly, highly efficient transport of methane through the aerenchyma of peatland sedges continued outside of the growing season after plant senescence. Secondly, decaying vascular plants provided additional substrate for methane production at the end of the growing season. Thirdly, accumulation of methane in the pore water partly delayed the emission of methane produced in summer and winter to the shoulder seasons. Substrate-limited oxidation rates, however, largely compensated for the higher diffusion rates related to high pore water concentrations in fall. Accounting for these processes specific to the shoulder seasons by separately modeling the components of methane fluxes will likely work against the underestimation of cold-season methane emissions from northern peatlands.
Dust storms transport proteinaceous matter from the Gobi Desert to Northern China
Authors: Zhu Ren-Guo , Xiao Hua-Yun , Yin Meiju , Xiao Hao , Zhou Zhongkui , Pan Yuanyuan , Wei Guo , Liu Cheng
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Dust storms can greatly influence the ecosystem's productivity and biogeochemical nitrogen cycles by providing new nutrients. However, the transport of proteinaceous matter (combined amino acids, CAAs) by dust storms to downwind ecosystems remains unclear. Here, the concentrations and δ15N values of individual CAAs in Gobi surface soil and vegetation, as well as in PM2.5 samples from four cities in Northern China were characterized. Proline dominated the total pool of CAAs in urban PM2.5 during non-dust periods, whereas CAAs transported by Gobi dust were rich in alanine, glycine, and glutamic acid. The concentrations and percentages of these three CAAs in PM2.5 from Northern China notably increased during dust periods. During non-dust periods, the δ15N values of individual CAAs in urban PM2.5 fell within their respective ranges in local urban sources, suggesting CAAs in PM2.5 were primarily influenced by local urban sources during non-dust periods. Compared to their values in urban PM2.5 during non-dust periods, glycine and leucine in Gobi Desert sources exhibited δ15N depletion by more than 6‰. During dust periods, glycine and leucine in urban PM2.5 all exhibited negative shifts in their δ15N values, confirming that Gobi dust is a significant source of CAAs in PM2.5 in Northern China. The dry deposition of protein-N from Gobi dust was calculated using nitrogen isotopic mass balance based on the δ15N values of glycine and leucine, yielding a value of up to 0.36 mg N m-2 d-1. The rapid accumulation of such considerable protein-N quantities may profoundly affect oligotrophic ecosystem productivity.
Microstructure-based modelling of snow mechanics: experimental evaluation of the cone penetration test
Authors: Herny Clémence , Hagenmuller Pascal , Chambon Guillaume , Peinke Isabel , Roulle Jacques
Published: August 2024

Abstract. Snow is a complex porous material presenting a variety of microstructural patterns. This microstructure largely controls the mechanical properties of snow, although the relation between the micro and macro properties remains to be better understood. Recent developments based on the discrete element method (DEM) and three-dimensional microtomographic data make it possible to reproduce numerically the brittle mechanical behaviour of snow. However, these developments lack experimental evaluation so far. In this study, we evaluate a DEM numerical model by reproducing cone penetration tests on centimetric snow samples. The microstructures of different natural snow samples were captured with X-ray microtomography before and after the cone penetration test, from which the grain displacements induced by the cone could be inferred. The tests were conducted with a modified snow micropenetrometer (5 mm cone diameter), which recorded the force profile at a high resolution. In the numerical model, an elastic–brittle cohesive contact law between snow grains was used to represent the cohesive bonds. The initial positions of the grains and their contacts were directly derived from the tomographic images. The numerical model was evaluated by comparing the measured force profiles and the grain displacement fields. Overall, the model satisfactorily reproduced the force profiles in terms of mean macroscopic force (mean relative error of about 20 %) and the amplitude of force fluctuations (mean relative error of about 55 %), while the correlation length of force fluctuations was more difficult to reproduce (mean relative error of about 40 % for two samples out of four and by a factor ≥ 8 for the other two). These characteristics were, as expected, highly dependent on the tested sample microstructure, but they were also sensitive to the choice of the micromechanical parameters describing the contact law. A scaling law was proposed between the mechanical parameters, the initial microstructure characteristics and the mean macroscopic force obtained with the DEM numerical model. The model could also reproduce the measured deformation around the cone tip (mean grain displacement relative error of 57 % along the horizontal axis), with a smaller sensitivity to the contact law parameterisation in this case. These detailed comparisons between numerical and experimental results give confidence to the reliability of the numerical modelling strategy and opens promising prospects to improve the understanding of snow mechanical behaviour.
Interactive snow avalanche segmentation from webcam imagery: results, potential, and limitations
Authors: Hafner Elisabeth D. , Kontogianni Theodora , Caye Daudt Rodrigo , Oberson Lucien , Wegner Jan Dirk , Schindler Konrad , Bühler Yves
Published: August 2024

Abstract. For many safety-related applications such as hazard mapping or road management, well-documented avalanche events are crucial. Nowadays, despite the variety of research directions, the available data are mostly restricted to isolated locations where they are collected by observers in the field. Webcams are becoming more frequent in the Alps and beyond, capturing numerous avalanche-prone slopes. To complement the knowledge about avalanche occurrences, we propose making use of this webcam imagery for avalanche mapping. For humans, avalanches are relatively easy to identify, but the manual mapping of their outlines is time intensive. Therefore, we propose supporting the mapping of avalanches in images with a learned segmentation model. In interactive avalanche segmentation (IAS), a user collaborates with a deep-learning model to segment the avalanche outlines, taking advantage of human expert knowledge while keeping the effort low thanks to the model's ability to delineate avalanches. The human corrections to the segmentation in the form of positive clicks on the avalanche or negative clicks on the background result in avalanche outlines of good quality with little effort. Relying on IAS, we extract avalanches from the images in a flexible and efficient manner, resulting in a 90 % time saving compared to conventional manual mapping. The images can be georeferenced with a mono-photogrammetry tool, allowing for exact geolocation of the avalanche outlines and subsequent use in geographical information systems (GISs). If a webcam is mounted in a stable position, the georeferencing can be re-used for all subsequent images. In this way, all avalanches mapped in images from a webcam can be imported into a designated database, making them available for the relevant safety-related applications. For imagery, we rely on current data and data archived from webcams that cover Dischma Valley near Davos, Switzerland, and that have captured an image every 30 min during the daytime since the winter of 2019. Our model and the associated mapping pipeline represent an important step forward towards continuous and precise avalanche documentation, complementing existing databases and thereby providing a better base for safety-critical decisions and planning in avalanche-prone mountain regions.
Right to Breathe: A Constitutional Path to an Environmental Amendment
Authors: Bobeck Kyle J.
Published: August 2024

The constitutions of more than three-quarters of the countries on Earth explicitly reference environmental rights or responsibilities, but that is not the case in the United States. The U.S. Constitution contains no unequivocal right to a clean environment, and attempts to sway federal judges to find an implied right have not been successful. Recently, in Juliana v. United States, plaintiffs pursued an order requiring the federal government to reduce the country’s carbon dioxide emissions. While the Oregon district court ostensibly favored such an order, a divided Ninth Circuit held in 2020 that the plaintiffs lacked standing.
PENGARUH RISIKO KREDIT TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS BANK UMUM KONVENSIONAL (PERIODE 2019-2021)
Authors: Tahira Zahra , Widiastuty Tri
Published: August 2024

The growth of Conventional Commercial Banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2021 period has fluctuated, tending to decrease in terms of profitability; this is vertically proportional to credit risk, which has increased in the research period. This research aims to determine the effect of credit risk on profitability in Conventional Commercial Banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2021 period. The method used in this research is a descriptive and verification method with secondary data obtained from financial reports and annual reports. The population in this research is conventional banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the 2019-2021 period. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a sample of 14 banks. The data analysis technique used is simple regression analysis. The results of this research show that partially credit risk has a negative and significant effect on profitability with a significance level of 5%. The profitability variable is influenced by the credit risk condition variable by 9%, while the remaining 91% is influenced by other factors not explained in this research.
The Impact of Direct Taxes on the Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors: T. S. Jimoh, , O. K. Adesina,
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the relationship between direct taxes and the financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria. Using a quantitative research approach, we analyzed data from the financial statements of 15 listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria over a five-year period (2017-2021). Our results show that direct taxes have a significant negative impact on the financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria, as measured by profitability and investment decisions. Specifically, we found that:. A 1% increase in direct taxes leads to a 0.8% decrease in profitability. A 1% increase in direct taxes leads to a 0.6% decrease in investment decisions. Our findings suggest that policymakers and regulatory bodies should consider reducing direct tax rates to improve the financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria.
Efficiency of Robust Observer Design in Power-Assisted Wheelchair Applications
Authors: Kien Vu Ngoc
Published: August 2024

Unlike manual wheelchairs, power-assisted wheelchairs feature a unique design that allows users to combine their own propulsion with the assistive system. Recently, various studies have concentrated on the control systems for power-assisted wheelchairs. This paper introduces a 2 step control design utilizing a quasi Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) to tackle this complex control problem. The first step involves designing an observer for state and unknown input estimation. The next step proposes a controller to manage parameter  including positive gains and input of the system. The control procedure is expressed as convex optimization problems with linear matrix inequality (LMI) constraints, efficiently solvable using standard numerical solvers. To validate the effectiveness of the solution, both simulations and real-time applications are performed. Both simulations and real-time experiment demonstrates that the proposed assistive control algorithm offers excellent maneuverability.
Age-Friendly Health System Transformation: Insights for Family Medicine from Implementation of the 4Ms
Authors: Howe Becca
Published: August 2024

Learning Objectives:
- Describe what it means to be "age-friendly"
- Discuss barriers, facilitators, and outcomes of Age-Friendly Health System implementation, using an implementation science framework
- Reflect on opportunities for 4Ms integration into family medicine training
HEMŞİRELİK ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN LİSANSÜSTÜ EĞİTİME YÖNELİK FARKINDALIKLARININ LİSANSÜSTÜ EĞİTİME YÖNELİK NİYETLERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: Saatçi Gamze , Ünsal Ayla
Published: August 2024

Giriş: Lisansüstü eğitim, bireylerin kariyer hedeflerini gerçekleştirdiği, bilimsel araştırma deneyimi kazandığı ve araştırmacı ve bilim insanı yetiştirmeyi amaçlayan bir öğretim sürecidir.
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin lisansüstü eğitime yönelik farkındalıklarının lisansüstü eğitime yönelik niyetlerini nasıl etkilediğini incelemektir.
Yöntem: Araştırma, bir devlet üniversitesinde okuyan 151 son sınıf hemşirelik öğrencisinden oluşan bir örneklem üzerinde Kasım 2022 tarihinde yapılmıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu, Lisansüstü Eğitim Farkındalığı Ölçeği ve Lisansüstü Eğitim Niyeti Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Analizler SPSS 25.0 istatistiksel paket programı kullanılarak yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmanın sonuçları, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin lisansüstü eğitim programları ve dereceler hakkında yeterli farkındalığa sahip olduklarını göstermiştir. Lisansüstü eğitim farkındalığı düzeyi yüksek olan öğrencilerin lisansüstü eğitime yönelik niyetlerinin de daha yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Bununla birlikte, mezuniyet sonrası istihdam olanakları, kariyer ile ilgili faaliyetler ve iş yaşamındaki çalışma koşulları da öğrencilerin lisansüstü eğitime yönelik farkındalıklarını ve niyetlerini etkileyebilmektedir.
Sonuç: Hemşirelik öğrencilerinin lisansüstü eğitime yönelik farkındalıklarının artırılması ve lisansüstü eğitimin avantajlarına vurgu yapılması, lisansüstü eğitime yönelik niyetlerin artmasını sağlayabilir. Bu çalışma, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin lisansüstü eğitime yönelik farkındalıklarının ve niyetlerinin anlaşılmasına ve lisansüstü eğitim programlarına ilgiyi artırmaya yönelik stratejilerin geliştirilmesine katkıda bulunabilir.
Analysis of the Application of Digital Color Calibration Technology in Film Post-Production: Take the Short Film "Return to Oasis" as a Case Study
Authors: Dong Jun , Huang Mengting
Published: August 2024

As one of the indispensable visual elements in film and television art, color plays a key role in the visual expression and audience experience of the film, and whether the color is used properly directly affects the expression of the content of the film and television works. Through proper adjustment and control of color in film and television post-production, the film can better convey the story emotion and enhance the audience's visual feeling of the film. Therefore, digital color correction is a very important link in film and television post-production. In the creation of short films, screen color can be said to be one of the more intuitive and powerful means of expression, and the application of digital color correction technology plays a key role in the presentation of short films. The primary color correction can make up for the deficiency of the previous shooting materials, such as correcting exposure and color deviation, and the secondary color adjustment can give the short films a unique visual style and create a specific emotional atmosphere. In addition, adjusting the color of the picture in line with the story plot can directly affect the emotions and feelings of the audience, which not only makes the short film more appealing, but also helps the creator to better convey the theme of the film. This paper mainly combines the application of digital color correction technology in the post-production of the graduation project short film "Return Oasis", firstly introduces the basic principle and application scope of digital color correction technology, and then describes in detail the specific application and influence of digital color correction technology in the production process of "Return Oasis" short film, as well as the problems encountered in the production process and solutions. Finally, the design process of "Return to Oasis" is briefly described, and the design process of the work is reflected and summarized.
Apresentação
Authors: Nascimento Álvaro Pereira do
Published: August 2024

Em 1988 Michelle Perrot reuniu uma série de artigos escritos, entre as décadas de 1970 e 1980, sob o título de Os excluídos da história.1 Mulheres, prisioneiros e operários eram considerados como objetos fundamentais para a análise. Da mesma forma, em 1985, foi publicado History from bellow: studies in popular protest and popular ideology,2 que homenageava George Rudé,um dos pioneiros historiadores na investigação exaustiva das formas de protesto de trabalhadores rurais e urbanos.
Revoltas, marinheiros e sistema prisional no Arsenal de Marinha
Authors: Eugênio Líbano Soares Carlos , Santos Gomes Flávio dos
Published: August 2024

Neste artigo analisamos episódios de revoltas articuladas de livres e escravos prisioneiros no Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro, principalmente aqueles forçados a trabalhar na construção do Dique Imperial na primeira metade do século XIX. Buscamos iluminar a circulação de experiências com dimensões atlânticas dentro dos muros do complexo do Arsenal, que influenciava tanto os presos como a produção de uma cultura política no interior de um sistema prisional que reunia escravos, marinheiros, fugitivos, marujos de vários países, homens do mar, escravos da nação, africanos livres e desertores militares.
O ardil anticomunista
Authors: Oliveira Pinto Coelho Victor de
Published: August 2024

O artigo discute o anticomunismo a partir da análise de jornais e de um processo jurídico de 1949 – inquérito administrativo, movido contra 51 operários da mina de Morro Velho, acusados de sabotagem –, acusação referente a uma greve no ano anterior. Conclui-se que o imaginário anticomunista elaborado desde 1935 persistiu no pós-Estado Novo, como forma de justificativa de repressão a líderes operários.
A História comparada
Authors: Soares Lima Alonso Guilherme
Published: August 2024

O artigo procura promover um balanço do método comparativo, apontando suas vantagens e potencialidades e também seus problemas e contradições. Tal reflexão se revela importante, pois entendemos que, por mais avassaladoras que tenham sido as críticas à História Comparada realizadas nos últimos anos, o discurso histórico se alicerça explícita ou implicitamente numa lógica comparativa.
Hoje tolerância, amanhã intransigência
Authors: Queirós César Augusto Bubolz
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a greve de 1919 em Porto Alegre, enfatizando a mudança de postura do governo do estado do Rio Grande do Sul em relação aos movimentos grevistas de 1917 e 1919 e buscando fazer uma análise comparada de sua atuação durante estes dois movimentos paredistas.
A mitologia bandeirante
Authors: Souza Ricardo Luiz de
Published: August 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo estudar o processo de construção da mitologia bandeirante, bem como os fatores que a motivaram. Pretende, ainda, delinear os sentidos adquiridos por tal mitologia, tomando como o período que vai de 1890 aos anos 30, que é a etapa de construção e consolidação da mitologia bandeirante.
A “greve dos 700 mil”
Authors: Corrêa Larissa Rosa
Published: August 2024

Este artigo analisa os conflitos travados entre trabalhadores e empregadores na Justiça do Trabalho, durante a Greve dos 700 mil, realizada no mês de outubro de 1963, na cidade de São Paulo. Desta análise, destaca-se a luta dos trabalhadores para a conquista de novos benefícios e a garantia dos direitos trabalhistas. A leitura do dissídio coletivo impetrado pelos trabalhadores têxteis proporcionou o conhecimento do trâmite processual praticado durante o acordo coletivo, bem como das estratégias traçadas pelos líderes do movimento da classe trabalhadora e pelos advogados sindicais.
Trabalhando na roça e na casa de farinha
Authors: Silva Andréa Santos Teixeira
Published: August 2024

Neste estudo, algumas famílias de produtores de farinha de mandioca de Feira de Santana (Bahia) são analisadas. Tendo como base a História Oral, busca-se entender como esses trabalhadores se relacionavam no cotidiano da produção de farinha. Diante disto, suas narrativas apontam para práticas de sociabilidade, tensões e estratégias de sobrevivência vigentes no período entre 1948 e 1960.
A universidade e o mundo do trabalho
Authors: Pina Fabiana
Published: August 2024

O presente artigo procura refletir sobre a relação, distante (ou não), entre a universidade e o mundo do trabalho. Através da utilização do Acordo MECUSAID, pretendemos pensar o início da ação mais efetiva do governo no sentido de proclamar um discurso no qual ligava a universidade à obtenção do emprego, e as futuras conseqüências desta busca pelo ensino superior como um trampolim para alcançar algo necessário na vida de todos.
Combates pela História da Conjuração Baiana de 1798
Authors: Valim Patrícia
Published: August 2024

Este artigo analisa o processo de construção da memória da Conjuração Baiana na historiografia, desde meados do século XIX até o final do século XX. Constatamos que o evento foi reputado pela historiografia oitocentista como sendo uma anomalia social habilmente abortada pelas autoridades régias. Sob a pena dos intelectuais do século XX, entretanto, o evento foi considerado como a mais popular das revoltas que antecederam a emancipação política do Brasil, em 1822. Percebe-se que a pena histórica encarregou-se não só de alargar as bases sociais do evento, como, a partir de uma inversão historiográfica dos pólos das análises, o transformou em um dos tournants da nossa história nacional. Este artigo é a história de um evento pátrio cujo legado simbólico de seus protagonistas é retomado de tempos em tempos e parece ser destinado a servir de instrumento privilegiado para a reflexão em distintas conjunturas.
Cuba, os afro-cubanos e a revolução
Authors: Durães Bruno José Rodrigues , Mata Iacy Maia
Published: August 2024

O presente texto aborda aspectos relevantes da Revolução cubana, enfocando principalmente os elementos históricos, como as lutas contra o domínio espanhol e a questão dos afro-cubanos. Além disso, nossa intenção aqui foi apresentar alguns dados atuais sobre o país, refletindo sobre o chamado “período especial”, as saídas do governo cubano para enfrentar o pós-89 e os impactos destas políticas nas desigualdades raciais.
Entre dois mundos
Authors: Dávila Jerry
Published: August 2024

Este trabalho analiza o relatório preparado por Gilberto Freyre em 1954 para a Organização das Nações Unidas, que propunha soluções ao problema sul-africano do apartheid. O trabalho aborda este documento como marco de um contexto internacional em profunda mundança encabeçada pelos movimentos em prol da descolonização e pelos direitos civis. Essas mudanças tornam anacrônica a crescente aplicação por parte de Freyre de ideias sobre virtudes portuguesas na área da miscigenação, em defesa do colonialismo português na África. Dentro deste contexto, o trabalho focaliza a percepção de Freyre de que a discriminaçãoracial é estranha ao Brasil, e, por isso, medidas contra a discriminação, como a lei Afonso Arinos de 1951, também seriam exóticas ao Brasil.
Revista Argentina
Authors: Silva Paulo Renato
Published: August 2024

A revista Argentina foi publicada pelo Ministério da Educação argentino entre 1949 e 1950, durante a gestão de Oscar Ivanissevich. A revista foi uma das iniciativas da política cultural do governo do presidente Juan Domingo Perón (1946-1955). O objetivo de Argentina era criar uma “cultura peronista do cotidiano”. No entanto, as páginas da revista indicam problemas enfrentados pelo governo na implantação de sua política cultural. Entre outros pontos, destacam-se a necessidade de se apropriar da tradição liberal-democráticaargentina e as divergências quanto ao nacionalismo e ao catolicismo, pilares do discurso cultural do governo Perón.
O MST no Pontal do Paranapanema-SP
Authors: Celma Borges Maria
Published: August 2024

A partir de entrevistas orais, reportagens de jornais e uma capa de revista dos anos 1990, entre outras fontes, viso discutir as representações da mídia impressa e televisiva sobre o MST no Pontal do Paranapanema-SP, especificamente na construção da imagem mitificada de José Rainha Jr., apresentado nesse contexto como a síntese dos sem-terra na região e no cenário nacional. O recorte temporal dos anos 90 dá-se por ser o momento em que foram projetadas imagens da personificação do movimento. Busco analisar esta construção, entendendo-a distante da realidade de milhares de famílias sem-terra, mas próxima da imagem tecida pelo próprio sujeito.