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The Taxonomy of Mineral Occurrence Rarity and Endemicity
Authors: Gavryliv Liubomyr , Ponomar Vitalii , Bermanec Marko , Putiš Marián
Published: October 2022

Nearly a half of known IMA-approved minerals (as of November 2021) are reported from four localities or fewer and so may be considered rare mineral species. These minerals form a continuum with more common species (e.g., rock-forming minerals), all of which constitute important constituents of Earth and contributors to its dynamics. To better understand the taxonomy of mineral rarity, evaluations have been made on the basis of k-means clustering and kernel density estimation of one-dimensional data on mineral occurrence metrics. Results from second- and third-degree polynomial regression analyses indicate the presence of a divergence between the observed number of endemic minerals discovered since 2000 and those that are likely to represent “true” endemic species. The symmetry index, calculated using the approach of Urusov for each rarity cluster, reveals a gradual decrease from ubiquitous to endemic from 0.64 to 0.47. A network analysis of element co-occurrences within each rarity cluster suggests the existence of at least three different communities having similar geochemical affinities; the latter may reflect the relative abundance of minerals their elements tend to form. The analysis of element co-occurrence matrices within each group indicates that crustal abundance is not the only factor controlling the total number of minerals each element tends to form. Other significant factors include: (1) the geochemical affinity to the principal element in the group (i.e., sulfur for chalcophile and oxygen for lithophile elements) and (2) dispersion of the principal element through geochemical processes. There is a positive correlation between the lithophile element group's abundance in the Earth's crust and the number of common minerals they tend to form, but a negative correlation with the number of rare species.
Matthiasweilite, PbTe4+O3, a New Tellurite Mineral from the Delamar Mine, Lincoln County, Nevada, USA
Authors: Kampf Anthony R. , Missen Owen P. , Mills Stuart J. , Ma Chi , Housley Robert M. , Chorazewicz Marek , Marty Joe , Coolbaugh Mark , Momma Koichi
Published: October 2022

Matthiasweilite (IMA2021-069), Pb2+Te4+O3, is a new mineral discovered at the Delamar mine, Lincoln County, Nevada, USA. It is a secondary mineral, associated with adanite, choloalite, northstarite, and other oxysalts in a quartz-rich matrix, that developed in an altered primary ore along with altaite, tetrahedrite-(Zn), native gold, and other sulfides and selenides. The mineral occurs as tightly intergrown masses of light yellow crystals. The streak is white, luster is adamantine, Mohs hardness is 2½, tenacity is brittle, and fracture is conchoidal; no obvious cleavage is present. The calculated density is 7.282 g/cm3 for the empirical formula. Data from electron probe microanalysis and assuming O = 3 gives the empirical formula Pb0.99Te4+1.01O3. Matthiasweilite is triclinic, space group P, with cell parameters a = 7.0256(4), b = 10.6345(6), c = 11.9965(8) Å, α = 78.513(6), β = 83.104(6), γ = 84.083(6)°, V = 869.10(9) Å3, and Z = 10. The crystal structure (R1 = 0.0523 for 3416 I > 2σI reflections) consists of Te4+O3 trigonal pyramids that are linked via relatively short (<2.6 Å) Pb–O bonds to form a framework.
Influence of Covid-19 on Advertising Practice in South East, Nigeria
Authors: Agbodo Japhet Amechi
Published: October 2022

This study investigated how Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic influenced advertising practice in South East, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design and focus group discussion. A sample size of 287 was drawn from the entire population using the Taro Yamani formula. The study was anchored on the economic recovery theory and AIDA advertising model. Data were collected using structural questionnaire and focus group discussion, and were analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Findings show that COVID-19 negatively affected advertising practice in South-East Nigeria. It further recommends that advertising practitioners in South-East Nigeria should evolve more local contents approach in the packaging and dissemination of advertising messages in order to stimulate interest in advertising and overturn the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on advertising practice zone. Advertising practitioners and agencies in South East Nigeria should also adjust or reduce the cost of advertising to enable companies raise the level of adverting in the post-COVID-19 era.
Effect of Goods and Services Tax on Capital Expenditure in Nigeria
Authors: Iyidiobi F.C. , Ugwuanyi U.B , Ezugwu C.I
Published: October 2022

This study is an empirical examination of the effect of goods and services tax on capital expenditure in Nigeria for the period 2005 - 2020. The specific objectives are to ascertain the effect of value added tax (VAT) on capital expenditure (CAPEX) and secondly to determine the effect of Customs and Excise Duties on capital expenditure (CAPEX) in Nigeria. The study is theoretically linked to Benefit Received Theory. The study was an ex-post-facto research which made use of secondary data obtained from the Central Bank Statistical Bulletin. The study employed descriptive statistics and graphical representation using E-Views 10 software to check for the trends, linearity or otherwise of the data. Regression model was applied in determining the extent of the effect exerted on capital expenditure (CAPEX) by value added tax (VAT) and custom and excise duties (CED). The result of the analysis revealed that the duo independent variables which are value added tax and custom duties had a significant and positive effect on capital expenditure. The implication of this finding is that the capital expenditure has been influenced significantly by value added tax and customs duties. The study concluded that a long-run relationship existed among VAT, CED and capital expenditure. It is therefore recommended that revenues generated from VAT and CED should be invested and allocated adequately in major domestic sectors of the economy of Nigeria so as to expand the revenue sources of the nation.
PROBLEMS OF UKRAINIAN TERMINOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF CHANGES TO THE NEW «UKRAINIAN ORTHOGRAPHY»
Authors: Horodenska Kateryna
Published: October 2022

This article focuses on the systematization of new rules and partial corrections of the rules made in the «Ukrainian orthography» of 2019, they are valuated in terms of expediency and need to solve urgent spelling problems of Ukrainian terminology.
The author indicates orthographic norms that have given consistency to the Ukrainian orthography and eliminated long-standing contradictions. The article shows the ignored or illogically interpreted spelling problems, primarily related to the transfer of terms of foreign origin.
Special attention was paid to numerous variant additions to the spelling of case endings of nouns, to the transfer of sounds, sound combinations and letter combinations in common and proper foreign names, the possible ways of eliminating variance are emphasized.
The author analyzes the main changes to the use of punctuation marks (quotation marks, parentheses, commas, periods, slashes, etc.), which should be taken into account in scientific texts.
The paper suggests main tasks for Ukrainian terminologists, which arose in connection with the changes made to the new edition of the “Ukrainian orthography”
TERMINOLOGICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE «ВЛАДА» (“POWER”) CONCEPT: FRAME BASED ANALYSIS
Authors: Koliadenko Olena
Published: October 2022

The concept of power is absolutely central to any understanding of society and human relations. Most people have an intuitive notion of what it means. But what about scientists? How is the power defined in politology? What is the political term влада used for? What are the features of this concept? The present study is aimed to answer, how the concept of power is represented in the scientific language of politologists, which language means are used to represent this notion in the Ukrainian terminology.
The research of the concept “power” is carried out from the standpoint of cognitive terminology. It is based on several complementary methods and theoretical approaches, including, but not limited to the frame semantic theory and the theory of conceptual metaphor. Extensive lexical material was used for the investigation. The linguistic data of the study has been obtained from multiple sources such as Ukrainian terminological dictionaries, encyclopedias and scientific texts (monographs, dissertations and scientific articles). The structure of the politological concept “power” is modeled with the help of the frame. It consists of the following basic components (slots): “getting / loosing”, “control”, “subject”, “object”, “instrument” and “result”. All of the slots are represented in the semantic structure of lexical units used to nominate or describe the concepts. The peculiarities of their verbal representation are described.
The results obtained in the research may prove to be useful in a much broader context of studies – the inquiry into the principles of human categorization and conceptualization
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL TERMINOLOGY IN THE SPACE OF CURRENT UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE
Authors: Yatsenko Nina
Published: October 2022

This article is devoted to the study of the processes of development and dynamics, sources and ways of development of the political and social terminology of current Ukrainian language in the period of Ukraine’s independence – from 1991 to the present day. It is acknowledged that Ukrainian political and social terminology is a relatively stable and traditionally consolidated lexical and semantic system, which is in a state of uninterrupted development and progressive improvement. The development of terminology is determined by factors of a socio-political, functional and linguistic nature. Therefore, we understand a publicpolitical terminology as a system of differently named nominative units, specialised lexically (created or loan terms), semantically (generalised words that have acquired a nominological meaning) and phraseologically (newly created word-combinations of nominative character) for expressing the understanding of the sphere of public and industrial, political life of the nation. The illustrative material for the study was the textual content of the published and electronic media and the relevant lexicographic, political and legal sources. The article analyzes semantic changes of certain public and political names, in particular, changes in the semantics of terms due to the introduction of new values or replacement of semantics in lexemes with an ideological component by lexemes without an ideological component, use of obsolete terms, both new and long-standing, new and old lexical borrowings. A special place is given to jargonisms as an insignificant component of contemporary political discourse. It is noted that the assessment of new vocabulary is the main requirement for researchers to identify trends in the development or changes in the lexical and verbal norms of Ukrainian language.
NP - 14 - O Papel da Caixa Econômica Federal para o aumento do bem-estar da população pobre no Brasil
Authors: Alencar de Figueiredo Erik
Published: October 2022

A nota se divide em quatro partes, além da introdução. Na seção 2 são apresentados os dados relativos à cobertura da Caixa e sua relevância na ampliação recente dos programas de transferência de renda. A seção 3 discute os mecanismos com os quais o sistema bancário poderá ajudar na atenuação da pobreza. Na seção 4, aborda-se o Programa de Simplificação do Microcrédito Digital para Empreendedores (Sim Digital) apontando a capacidade da política de impulsionar a renda dos beneficiários e reduzir pobreza. A última seção adiciona um novo elemento na análise discutindo a questão do consumo informal e a importância de postos de saques de dinheiro vivo.
NP - 04 - Acessão do Brasil à OCDE : impactos econômicos esperados
Authors: Alencar de Figueiredo Erik
Published: October 2022

Esta nota elenca os principais benefícios da acessão brasileira à OCDE, buscando mensurar os eventuais impactos desse avanço institucional sobre o comércio internacional, o investimento direto e, por conseguinte, o crescimento econômico. As evidências aqui apresentadas serão baseadas em estudos empíricos voltados para a área, um deles desenvolvido pelo Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea).
Uma investigação sobre a incorporação da educação ambiental nos currículos do curso de ciências biológicas
Authors: Dos Santos Daniela De Almeida , Kataoka Adriana Massaê
Published: October 2022

A inserção da Educação Ambiental (EA) é prevista pelas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação Ambiental, nas quais designam que esta seja praticada em todos os níveis, modalidades e no currículo de todas as instituições de ensino.  Para a inserção da EA, muitos desafios precisam ser ultrapassados, pois sua efetivação compreende uma rede complexa de fatores envolvidos e um deles é a formação inicial dos futuros educadores que atuarão em todos os níveis e modalidades de ensino. O currículo é um fator que interfere diretamente na formação de professores, assim, este artigo analisa a inserção da dimensão socioambiental nos currículos antes e após a implementação das Diretrizes. Para isso foram analisados dois currículos do curso de Ciências Biológicas, um do Ensino Superior Público e outro do Ensino Superior Privado, avaliados a partir de indicadores propostos pela Ambientalização Curricular. Os resultados revelaram que houve um avanço em relação à inserção da EA na concepção socioambiental, principalmente em relação à dimensão social, mas que ainda há muitas barreiras que precisam ser superadas em relação ao conhecimento dos princípios da EA.
Hidden diversity of rock geckos within the Cnemaspis siamensis species group (Gekkonidae, Squamata): genetic and morphological data from southern Thailand reveal two new insular species and verify the phylogenetic affinities of C. chanardi and C. kamolnorranathi
Authors: Ampai Natee , Rujirawan Attapol , Yodthong Siriporn , Termprayoon Korkhwan , Stuart Bryan L. , Wood Jr Perry L. , Aowphol Anchalee
Published: October 2022

Two new insular rock geckos in the genus Cnemaspis are described from Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province and Ko Similan in Phang-nga Province, southern Thailand, based on a combination of morphological and mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 (ND2) data. Both new species represent divergent lineages within the Cnemaspis siamensis species group. Cnemaspis samuisp. nov. is distinguished from other species in the group by having eight or nine supralabial and infralabial scales; 5–8 pore-bearing precloacal scales in males, pores rounded; 25–27 paravertebral tubercles, arranged randomly; 22–25 subdigital lamellae under 4th toe; enlarged median subcaudal scale row present; gular region, abdomen, limbs and subcaudal region yellowish only in males, and uncorrected pairwise divergences of 8.86–26.83% from all other species in the C. siamensis species group. Cnemaspis similansp. nov. is distinguished from other species in the group by having eight or nine supralabial and seven or eight infralabial scales; one pore-bearing precloacal scale in males, pore rounded; 24 or 25 paravertebral tubercles, arranged randomly; 23 or 24 subdigital lamellae under 4th toe; no enlarged median subcaudal scale row; pale yellow reticulum on head, neck, flanks, belly and limbs in male only, and uncorrected pairwise divergences of 9.34–27.11% from all other species in the C. siamensis species group. Cnemaspis samuisp. nov. is found along granitic rocky stream outcrops of Hin Lad Waterfall, Ko Samui, Gulf of Thailand, while Cnemaspis similansp. nov. occurs in granitic rocky outcrops near Ao Nguang Chang Bay, Ko Similan, Andaman Sea. The phylogenetic analyses confirmed that C. chanardi and C. kamolnorranathi are also nested within the C. siamensis species group, as previously hypothesized from morphology and color pattern characters.
Logistique et securité des objets connectés
Authors: Marouseau Gilles
Published: October 2022

Depuis 2007 (avec l’apparition du premier smartphone d’Apple), il est possible d’affirmer que les objets connectés représentent une évolution technologique majeure (Benghozi et al. , 2008) car ils initient un changement à même de reconfigurer les processus de la supply chain . En offrant de nombreuses possibilités d’amélioration, les objets connectés permettent en effet de développer des avantages concurrentiels pérennes. L’article traite de l’usage des objets connectés dans le champ de la logistique à partir d’une recherche visant à attirer l’attention des utilisateurs (mais aussi des concepteurs) quant aux notions de développement et de sécurité des données produites et échangées. Pour cela, une étude exploratoire par entretien a permis d’identifier quatre axes structurants (identification, traçabilité, aide à la livraison et aide à la maintenance) servant de grille de lecture pour comprendre l’impact de l’Internet des objets (IoT) quant aux usages et aux bénéfices potentiels. Corollairement, et afin que les entreprises puissent surmonter les vulnérabilités possibles de l’usage de ces objets, l’étude a également permis de mettre au jour cinq thèmes ayant trait à la sécurité et qui sont attachés à l’organisation, l’usage des objets, l’interconnexion, la gouvernance de plateforme et la protection des données afin que les entreprises puissent surmonter les vulnérabilités possibles de l’usage de ces objets.
Invasiveness, allelopathic potential and unintended effects of miraculin transgenic tomato to soil microbes
Authors: Carsono Nono , Rahmani Fadlilah Aida , Wibawa Rangga Jiwa , Sari Santika , Anas  , Ohsawa Ryo , Shimono Ayako , Ezura Hiroshi
Published: October 2022

Tomato cv. Moneymaker was modified by the insertion of a miraculin gene, which can modify a sour taste into a sweet taste. Environmental safety assessment for this special transgenic crop is an important step in assessing how safe this tomato is before it is released into the environment. Evaluation of invasiveness, allelopathy and unintended effects is highly essential for environmental safety assessment. The evaluation of invasiveness was carried out by growing a mixture of transgenic and non-transgenic tomatoes with ratios of 0:100 and 100:0 (sole-cultivation) and 25:75, 50:50 and 75:25 (mix-cultivation). Wet and dry biomasses of three-week-old tomato plants were measured. Soil microbes were evaluated by determining microbial populations (culturable) and estimating soil respiration. Microbial populations were determined through total plate count, while soil respiration was estimated using the titration method to calculate the levels of carbon dioxide released during the incubation. It was found that the aggressiveness of the miraculin transgenic tomato was equal to that of its counterpart. There were also no significant differences in microbial populations and soil respiration of miraculin transgenic tomato compared with those of wild type. In addition, miraculin transgenic tomato did not produce allelopathy that interfered with surrounding crops. It is concluded that transgenic tomato is equal to its counterpart in invasiveness, with no effect to soil microbes and no potential allelopathy found.
Novel results on fixed-point methodologies for hybrid contraction mappings in $ M_{b} $-metric spaces with an application
Authors: Mudhesh Mustafa , Hammad Hasanen A. , Ameer Eskandar , Arshad Muhammad , Jarad Fahd
Published: October 2022

By combining the results of Wardowski's cyclic contraction operators and admissible multi-valued mappings, the motif of $ \eta $-cyclic $ \left(\alpha _{\ast }, \beta _{\ast }\right) $-admissible type $ \digamma $-contraction multivalued mappings are presented. Moreover, some novel fixed point theorems for such mappings are proved in the context of $ M_{b} $-metric spaces. Also, two examples are given to clarify and strengthen our theoretical study. Finally, the existence of a solution of a pair of ordinary differential equations is discussed as an application.
Discourse, Antagonisms, and Identities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Anisin Alexei
Published: October 2022

This study utilizes theory from the Essex School of Ideology and Discourse Analysis (IDA) and investigates speeches and statements made by high-ranking European Union officials from the European Commission as well as policy documents. The inquiry reveals that antagonistic language was used to justify the tracking and tracing of civilians through the articulation of an empty “track and trace” signifier and the articulation of new identities premised on the vaccinated and non-vaccinated. Policy makers articulated new ideas surrounding a regime of truth and a common “people” while simultaneously negating opponents to pandemic policies by articulating floating signifiers, including xenophobia, disinformation, and populism. The exercise of power in health policies during the pandemic functioned according to logics similar to those employed in traditional political domains.
Channel Conflict and Management of O2O Network Marketing Model Under E-Commerce Exploration of Ideas
Authors: Sber Rafia
Published: October 2022

With the continuous updating of Internet technology, the Internet has gradually become popular, and e-commerce has also ushered in new development opportunities. It has gradually evolved from electronic retail price segments and electronic trade to modern online. The transaction mode has become an important means of communication for the development of the industry. As a new type of activity, e-commerce forms a brand-new informatization model for the production, procurement, and sales of enterprises. Therefore, this paper will analyze the channel conflict of the offline to online (O2O) network marketing model under e-commerce, and propose specific management strategies.
Immersive Technologies for Vestibular Rehabilitation
Authors: Pereira Emanuel , Ferreira Bruno , Amorim Ana Margarida , Menezes Paulo
Published: October 2022

Vestibular vertigo accounts for about a quarter of dizziness complaints. Loss of vestibular function is a debilitating condition that causes nausea, spontaneous nystagmus, or disequilibrium, which is known to highly influence day-to-day tasks. Therefore, recovery should start as soon as possible, targeting the affected side of the vestibular apparatus, by performing a set of prescribed exercises. Aside from being a long and tiresome process, patients must perform these exercises, while trying to stimulate optokinetic, angular vestibulo-ocular, and vestibulospinal reflexes. The article presents the development of virtual reality serious games that can be played at home or in a rehabilitation clinic. The main objective is to increase patients' motivation, specifically during telerehabilitation which is essential for a faster recovery process. A preliminary evaluation was carried out to compare the users' experiences using a smartphone-based headset and a standalone commercial head-mounted display, the Oculus Quest.
Risk, Society, and Bureaucratic Accountability
Authors: Choi Byunggi , McAleavy Tony , Mizell Alina
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study is to critically evaluate the sinking of the MV Sewol and the CS Bulgaria to determine key latent failures, lessons learned, and risk accountability. This inductive study combines pragmatism with a cross-case synthesis method and computer-assisted content analysis using the Atlas.ti software package. This study critically evaluated the MV Sewol sinking at Jodo-myeon, South Korea on April 16, 2014, and the sinking of the CS Bulgaria at Tartarsan, Russia, July 10, 2011 using a cross-case synthesis method. Computer-assisted content analysis resulted in 21 codes which were clustered into four categories and one core theme, namely latent failures. These findings inform five recommendations for isomorphic learning, additional disaster-specific education, training provision and oversight, enhanced vessel monitoring and inspection, and legal clarification of risk accountability.
Fuzzy Joint Gaussian-Impulsive Noise Removal Using Joint Distribution Modelling in Sparse Domain
Authors: Tallapragada V. V. Satyanarayana , Reddy D. Venkat , Suresh Varma K. N. V.
Published: October 2022

Image denoising is trivial. It is considered that when multiple sources of noise act simultaneously such a task tends to be more critical. The distribution of resulting noise will possess irregular structure with heavy tail leading to fuzzy in detection and removal of noise from images. Most mixed noise removal schemes first detect the pixels with noise attack and then attempt to remove the noise. The proposed scheme is a single phase mechanism where the noise detection phase is absent. The proposed scheme uses sparse coding as a base and modifies the weight of the fidelity term so that the heavy tail of mixed noise distribution is approximated to Gaussian distribution. The simulation results prove the superiority of the proposed scheme using peak signal to noise ratio and feature similarity index. Results show that in the severe mixed noise case a PSNR improvement of 1% is achieved, whereas in the intermediate and little mixed noise cases a PSNR improvement of about 4% and 5% ae achieved.
Management of Innovation in Organizations and the Innovation Imperative
Authors: Mandal Pratap Chandra
Published: October 2022

Companies require understanding the innovation imperative and the importance of managing innovation in organizations. The objective of the study is to analyze the importance of innovation and managing innovation in organizations. The methodology adopted is a conceptual analysis of the various aspects of the innovation imperative and managing innovation in organizations. The innovation imperative may focus on incremental innovation, new-to-the-world innovation, and new product launches and failures. Companies adopt approaches towards managing innovation viz. departments in charge of current offerings, new product departments, innovation centres, venture teams, communities of practice, and cross-functional teams. Innovative companies adopt initiatives for managing innovation. Academicians may suggest better and effective models for managing innovation in organizations. Practicing managers may realize the importance of innovation in company growth, evaluate the approaches and initiatives adopted by companies towards managing innovation, and suggest effective approaches and initiatives.
The Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) and Cooperative-Intelligent Transport Systems
Authors: Arnegger Bettina
Published: October 2022

Cooperative-intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) are a solution for the manifold challenges of traffic as well as a major competitive stepping stone for the European automotive and tele-communication industry. However, against the backdrop of far-reaching COVID-19 impacts, the management of such complex C-ITS megaprojects needs to be adapted. Insights from most recent research contributions on megaproject management and the unexpected have shown that fostering a common sense of action, intense and efficient communication, and a strong organizational culture can help C-ITS projects to cope with the unprecedented situation. The institutional role model has proven to be an effective implementation framework for employing such project management methods in the C-ITS context. By combining different strands of research in an analysis of the intersection between recent C-ITS findings and theory on megaproject management and the unexpected, this article contributes to a holistic understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on C-ITS.
Implementation of Secure Data Storage and Retrieval Approach
Authors: Guechi Farida Ali , Maamri Ramdane
Published: October 2022

Implementation of a data storage and retrieval approach to achieve the best results is a challenge. The approach is proposed where access control is assured and a minimum of data information is revealed. On the other side special features of every cloud in a multi-cloud storage system make implementation more complicated. In this paper, the authors will present important problems, solutions, algorithms, comparison results, and details of the implementation of secure data storage and retrieval approach in a multi-cloudIoT system.
New Recommendation System Based on Students' Engagement Prediction Using CNN to Optimize E-Learning
Authors: Sadouni Ouissal , Zitouni Abdelhafid
Published: October 2022

The advantage of face-to-face teaching is the teacher's ability to naturally assess the engagement of his students, while adapting his course to their training needs. Whereas, in an online teaching environment, the identification of the learners' engagement becomes an arduous task involving considerable effort on behalf of the teacher negatively impacting the quality of his rendering. Therefore, the authors of this paper focus on the development of a new intelligent recommendation system for the optimization of the quality of online learning and teaching. This system provides suggestions to teachers or students based on their state of engagement. Moreover, the system developed is based on a deep learning model, the convolutional neural network, which has confirmed its reliability with an accuracy of 88%. Finally, the future scalability of the recommendation system is ensured through the introduction of a new learning indicator that can be used for further predictions.
A Study on Human Transiting Based on Big Data and Web Semantics
Authors: Zhou Qiang
Published: October 2022

In the progress of globalization, the transnational human traffic is spreading globally. It damages national economy and social order as well as infringes on the basic human rights of the victims, which has aroused general concern all over the world, becoming global issues. One of the important features in human being traffic is the factor of globalization. A destination-source model works as a deterrent which is applied in the identification of smuggling and trafficking of illegal immigrants. The related results show that the employer penalty and market wage will influence the amount of smuggling and trafficking immigrants. Tax offered by legal unskilled workers at destination countries provides financial support for the inland monitoring of illegal immigrants. The improved SVM (supported vector machine) is proposed to study online textual data used for advertisement classification, with the purpose of discerning underlying human trafficking patterns on the network and recognizing suspicious advertisements, a concern of law-enforcement agencies.
Is Concern With Overpopulation a Good Argument Against Radical Life Extension?
Authors: Campo-Redondo Maria , Andrade Gabriel
Published: October 2022

Projects of radical life extension have been discussed amongst scientists for years. Some bioethicists express reservations about this endeavor. A common objection appeals to demography: if the human lifespan is dramatically expanded, humanity would face an overpopulation problem. In this essay, the authors reply to this objection. They posit that radical life extension is unlikely to lead to overpopulation because overpopulation is determined more by fertility rates than by longevity, and as a result of the advanced phases of industrialization, fertility rates are likely to be reduced, and therefore, population size would become stable. However, they argue that although overpopulation is not a concern for the foreseeable future, it is still important to acknowledge its potential harms. Finally, they argue that even if overpopulation becomes a problem caused by radical life extension, there are plausible ways to solve it.
Impact of Technostress on Withdrawal Behavior and Workplace Flourishing
Authors: Shamout Mohamed Dawood , Elayan Malek Bakheet Haroun , Hamouche Salima , Rawashdeh Adnan M. , Elrehail Hamzah
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic's ripple effects on the digital work sphere have been widely recognized and debated. But little is known about how much technostress influences workers' overall well-being (i.e., workplace flourishing) during the pandemic. This paper (drawing on social roles and self-efficacy theories) investigates the effect of technostress on flourishing at work and withdrawal behavior and the contextual roles of gender, generation, and work practices. Survey data were randomly obtained from workers in various educational sectors in Saudi Arabia (n = 538) and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and multi-group moderation analysis. Accordingly, technostress positively affects work withdrawal behavior and reduces workplace flourishing. Variations in these associations were observed based on generational cohorts and work flexibility or mode. But no significant gender variations occurred. This study provides managerial insights and strategies to deal with technostress's ripple effect due to restrictions and measures provoked by the pandemic.
Growth Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans by Fluoride Varnish Containing Averrhoa bilimbi L. and Piper crocatum Leaves Extracts
Authors: Gabriella Maria , Eriwati Yosi Kusuma , Hermansyah Heri
Published: October 2022

Fluoride varnish is commonly used as topical fluoride therapy to prevent dental caries. Dental caries is a dissolution of tooth surface caused by the metabolic activity of Streptococcus mutans in the presence of carbohydrates. Fluoride varnishes containing antibacterial agents significantly affect the inhibition zone of Streptococcus mutans. Prior studies also note the inhibitory effect of wuluh starfruit (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) leaves extracts and fast release fluoride varnish containing red betel (Piper crocatum) leaves extracts on Streptococcus mutans. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of adding wuluh starfruit leaves extracts, and red betel leaves extracts to a formulation of fluoride varnish on the growth inhibition of Streptococcus mutans, the fluoride ion release, and the pH obtained from the fluoride varnish. The concentration of antibacterial extracts used was 0.1 g/mL each and MI Varnish served as control. The growth inhibition zone of Streptococcus mutans was measured using disk-diffusion agar method with 3 repetitions. The data produced were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests. Fluoride varnishes containing antibacterial agents used in this study resulted in greater inhibition zone of Streptococcus mutans than control (P < 0.05). The addition of red betel leaves extracts resulted in greater mean diameter of inhibition zone (14.22 mm) than that of wuluh starfruit leaves extracts (13.75 mm), but there was no significant difference (P > 0.05). The fluoride ion release of fluoride varnish containing red betel leaves extracts and wuluh starfruit leaves extracts after 360 minutes is 269.08 mg/L and 229.32 mg/L, respectively. The pH of both fluoride varnishes is above the critical pH of hydroxyapatite. Thus, wuluh starfruit leaves extracts, and red betel leaves extracts have the potential to be used as one of the ingredients in the formulation of fluoride varnish to achieve better growth inhibition of Streptococcus mutans.
Effects of Red Dragon Fruit on Color Stability of Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite
Authors: Tjandrawinata Rosalina , Heidy Brigitta , Octarina
Published: October 2022

Restorative material is exposed to oral fluid and may have its color stability affected. Oral fluids may be influenced by beverages, such as red dragon fruit juice, which has low pH. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of red dragon fruit juice on color stability of self-adhesive flowable composite (SAFC). In this study, 50 samples of SAFC discs (diameter = 6mm, height = 3mm) were divided into 5 groups (n=10); sample 1 was control immersed in distilled water for 24 hours, sample 2 was immersed for 8 hours in red dragon fruit juice and 16 hours in distilled water (37°C) for total 6 days (sample 2A) and for total 12 days (sample 2B), sample 3 was immersed in distilled water for 24 hours in distilled water (37°C) for total 6 days (sample 3A) and for total 12 days (sample 3B). Color stability was tested using VITA Easy-shade V. The value of color deviation (ÄE), value of lightness (ÄL), value of chrome (ÄC), and value of hue (Äh). Samples were then categorized to group A by substracting the scores between sample 1 and 2A; group B between sample 1 and 2B; group C between sample 1 and 3A; and group D between sample 1 and 3B. One way ANOVA test showed there was significant differences (p<0.05) of ÄE, ÄL, ÄC value, while Äh values showed no significant differences (p>0.05). The difference between group 1 and group 3B has the largest overall color changes with ÄE 1.01 ± 0.099. Discoloration of self-adhesive flowable composite can be influenced by water sorption, polymerization, composition, immersion time and the type of soaking solution which is red dragon fruit juice and distilled water. This study concluded that red dragon fruit juice as also distilled water affects color stability of SAFC.
The chronic effects of eccentric exercise interventions in different populations: an umbrella review
Authors: Križaj Luka , Kozinc Žiga , Löfler Stefan , Šarabon Nejc
Published: October 2022

The effectiveness of eccentric exercise interventions (EEI) has been extensively explored in different populations. The aim of our umbrella review was to combine all systematic reviews about the chronic efficiency of EEI and to summarize the literature on the chronic effects of different types of eccentric exercise protocols, with or without extra loads and devices (e.g., Flywheel device), compared to other therapeutic interventions, exercise interventions, or no intervention. We screened four major electronic scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and PEDro), using one combined string for all included databases (eccentric exercise OR flywheel OR isoinertial exercise OR eccentric training). Included reviews needed to be based on any human population, that executed EEI in comparison with any other type of intervention. The methodological quality of the included reviews was assessed using AMSTAR 2 tool. Considering the inclusion criteria, we included 35 reviews. EEI were found suitable for chronic or long-term pain reduction in patient populations. EEI largely improved muscle performance (muscle strength, and muscle power), muscle architecture (e.g., pennation angle, fascicle length, cross-sectional area, muscle thickness, and muscle mass), decreased risk of injury, incidence, and severity of the injury, and increased range of motion of the joints There is less evidence about the effects of EEI in older adult populations, compared to athletes and younger populations, however, eccentric exercise seems promising for these populations as well.
The importance of understanding large data, context, conventions and uncertainty in a pandemic
Authors: Stephens Max , Kadijevich Djordje M. , Hill Janelle C. , Malola Mayamiko
Published: October 2022

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has provided rich data displays informing the public about the spread of infection, risks for certain population groups and the effectiveness of vaccines. These data sources offer opportunities for students and teachers to explore and discuss data of high relevance to their lives and their communities.Aim: This article argues that in the teaching of statistics and probability, greater attention needs to be given to understand the three key elements of statistical literacy, namely context, conventions and uncertainty. The article also identifies several key areas linking theory and practice.Setting: This article draws on different data displays using COVID-19-related websites internationally; nationally in Africa and South Africa; and locally in the State of Victoria in Australia.Methods: By investigating and analysing different data displays, the article shows the importance of assisting students to understand context, data conventions, uncertainty and risk–benefit to understand COVID-19 data. The article examines pertinent ‘frontier’ areas in the teaching of probability and statistics.Results: The article identifies important opportunities and challenges for the teaching of statistics in schools and for teacher education, including greater attention to frequentist expressions of probability, risk–benefit analysis, the importance of time series analyses and critical approaches to the evaluation of available data sets.Conclusion: For schools, greater attention needs to be given to the different conventions by which data are expressed, including the use of dynamic dashboard representations.Contribution: The article shows how available COVID-19 data can be used to enhance students’ statistical literacy and enrich teacher education.
Unequal Mobility Regimes and Radical Adult Education in Neoliberal Times
Authors: Samaluk Barbara , Kunz Sarah
Published: October 2022

This special issue brings together contributions that explore the contemporary relevance of radical adult education foundations and existing and emerging radical adult education spaces and initiatives, which share an aim to critically examine and mobilise against today’s unequal neoliberal migration and mobility regimes. The contributions focus on initiatives that have radical educational components in the broadest sense, are (co-)developed by migrants, refugees, and other migrantised and minoritized people, and which aim at a progressive intervention in the realities under investigation.
Influences of magnetic field on the removal of submicron particles in electrostatic cyclone at different temperatures
Authors: Zhang Jianping , Lu Xiaolei , Zhao Dawen , Zhang Pengju , Hu Jun , Zhang Zhiwei , Ren Baodong
Published: October 2022

Aiming at improving the capture performance of inner vortex electrostatic cyclone (ESC), which is widely used in the field of flue gas purification, magnetic field is introduced to remove submicron particles. The theoretical and physical models of electromagnetic dust removal were established, and the dust-removal efficiency of submicron particles under different temperatures and magnetic fields was numerically simulated by FLUENT. The results show that a rise in temperature leads to a reduction in the grade efficiency of submicron particles of ESC, a decrease in the number of escaped particles at lower temperature, and the differences of the rising amplitude in overall efficiency corresponding to the traditional cyclone, which were 36.7%, 34.8%, 33.8%, and 31.9% at four temperatures. The contribution of temperature to the capture of submicron particles decreases continuously with the increasing temperature, but that of magnetic field progressively increases at this time. The magnetic field environment is conducive to the capture of submicron particles, the removal effect is more obvious with the increase of magnetic flux density, but the ascended ranges of magnetic field and temperature both decrease when it reaches 0.5 T. These results can provide a theoretical basis and a technical reference for the design of ESC.
A study of the recruitment and selection process in the ICT sector: the HR perspective and creating advantages
Authors: Hristova Snezhana
Published: October 2022

Purpose - The purpose of the research was to identify the methods and techniques relating to IT workforces when they search for new career op-portunities, and the ways in which HR departments can create advantages through IT workforces. Aim(s) - This paper is based on a study of the relevant facts that IT person-nel deal with when trying to find their desired workplace. Design/methodology/approach - The research was conducted via a struc-tured questionnaire sent to 100 ICT professionals in IT companies of differ-ent sizes (small, medium and large companies) registered in North Macedo-nia. Practical implications – This research provides possible answers to ques-tions such as the extent of use of social media by ICT professionals as com-pared to headhunting in the process of job searching; preferred recruitment methods; information availability as a challenge through the recruitment process; and the importance of organizational culture and learning opportu-nities within the company versus the importance of salary. In this way it contributes to the scientific body of knowledge in the context of Human Resource (HR) practices and perspectives. Findings - Recruitment and selection are of high importance for competi-tive advantage in the dynamic and growing ICT sector. Digital platforms and social media play an important role in attracting ICT talents etc. Originality/value - The implications of this study will be especially im-portant for IT managers to gain additional knowledge on job redesigning, integrating information on job design in recruitment and selection process-es and executing them to ensure that good HR policies are developed. It also provides the readers with an understanding of how HR has a significant role in the overall performance in the organization. through introducing up-to-date scientific research in the same field.
ORGANIZAÇÃO LETRADA EM SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Eleutério de Barros Lima Martins Andréa Maria , Real Fernandes Carlos Eduardo , Pinho e Godinho Carolina , Dias Allana Evelyn , Mendes dos Santos Samuel , Pereira de Jesus Vitor Hugo , De Andrade Souto Cláudia
Published: October 2022

Objetivos: analisar as Organizações Letradas em Saúde quanto ao seu conceito, atributos, barreiras e facilitadores para sua implementação, bem como avaliar sua implementação sob uma perspectiva coletiva. Método: foi realizada uma revisão narrativa. A busca bibliográfica foi feita na base de dados PubMed, em julho de 2022, com as palavras-chave: Organization e Health literacy, sendo complementada com outras publicações que abordavam o tema e não foram identificadas nas buscas. A seleção e análise das publicações foram conduzidas em quatro etapas. Resultados: foram consideradas 312 publicações, sendo que 75 estudos foram lidos na íntegra e 20 estudos foram incluídos e analisados. Conclusões: Dez atributos regem as Organizações Letradas em Saúde. A baixa conscientização sobre letramento em saúde é uma importante barreira para a implementação das Organizações Letradas em Saúde, enquanto a melhora da qualidade dos cuidados em saúde e a redução dos custos associados são facilitadores desse processo. Para a implementação das Organizações Letradas em Saúde sob uma perspectiva coletiva, é necessária a participação conjunta dos profissionais de saúde e de toda a comunidade. Por fim, a escassez de estudos sobre a temática apresentada aponta para a necessidade de mais pesquisas, a fim de impulsionar mudanças organizacionais ligadas ao letramento em saúde.
Automated Process Control System for the Production of Advanced Foam Materials Using a Programmable Logic Controller
Authors: Shoikhedbrod M.
Published: October 2022

Obtaining foam materials with high physical and mechanical properties is one of the most important tasks, associated with the needs of the chemical industry, medicine, mechanical engineering and space technology. Known methods for producing foam materials create foam materials by foaming aqueous dispersions of high polymers, using thermal decomposition of organic and inorganic substances, by using radiation degradation of a thermoplastic polymer; by foaming polyurethane compositions by injection of condensed hydrogen under high pressure and others. All these methods, on the one hand, are uneconomical and harmful. The toxicity of thermal decomposition products and the unfavorable influence of the chemical nature of gas-forming agents worsen the properties of the resulting material. On the other hand, these processes only produce certain foams, which greatly limit their applicability to a wide range of foams. This article presents the developed automated process control system of production of advanced foam materials using a programmable logic controller, in the RAM of which a computer program is embedded, which allows the use of vibroturbulization intensive mixing with optimal parameters for the formation of electrolytic hydrogen bubbles from the hydrogen gas entering to the chamber with a thermoplastic, obtained separately in the electrolysis chamber by electrolysis of water, and uniform saturation by them of the thermoplastic at its melting temperature in automatic mode.