bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cyber influence defense: Applying the DISARM framework to a cognitive hacking case from the Romanian digital space
Authors: Bârgăoanu Alina , Pană Mihaela
Published: July 2024

One of the main lessons learned in the context of Russia’s
full-scale invasion of Ukraine starting in February 2022 is that for-
eign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) operations
are closely coupled with cyber threats. Regardless of whether
cyberattacks are followed by an information manipulation compo-
nent and vice versa, the merger of the two can be an early indica-
tor of the potential for a conflict to escalate from the cyber area
to the ground. Our article is premised on the idea that today’s
highly technologised information ecosystem is a fertile ground for
cyberattacks and information manipulation in the context of FIMI;
more specifically, it enables cognitive hacking, meaning hacking
the human mind and human cognition altogether through techno-
logical disruption and cyber pressure. Starting from this premise,
the aim of the article is to highlight the technological determi-
nants of cognitive hacking and identify silent or emerging threats
that bypass technological sensors and seek to disrupt and manip-
ulate the information environment. The empirical part is based on observation as a descriptive method, which is used to analyse
a case of cognitive hacking carried out via a YouTube malvertis-
ing campaign targeting Romanian users. This case study is anal-
ysed qualitatively by matching the DISinformation Analysis & Risk
Management (DISARM) framework with evidence collected through
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools, following an innovative
analysis structured according to the purposes, actions, results and
techniques (PART) model. The extensive analysis of the identified
case shows that applying the DISARM framework to cyber-enabled
operations can be useful for anticipating and responding to FIMI
threats, even when such operations do not appear to have a spe-
cific, immediately identifiable purpose.
New challenges of local and regional public service provision: platforms and their cybersecurity issues
Authors: Hoffman István
Published: July 2024

Public service provision and administration have been transformed by the digitalization and application of information and communication technologies (ICT). My paper will focus mainly on the impact of these changes on the service provision and on the cybersecurity issues. The new, general systems offer a more efficient service provision but it has several, non-primarily perceived impacts. First of all, the ‘platformisation’ of the local services could be interpreted as a new form of centralization. These platforms are either managed by the central government or the data for the local and regional managed platforms are provided by the central government. The approach of the data management and the data provision has a standardisation, and thus a centralisation effect. The centrally managed platforms and the interface between local and central system has even cybersecurity issues: these interfaces, and especially the local systems could be vulnerable to cyberattacks.
The impact of rule updates on the performance of racewalkers and the classification of countries: An analysis at the Olympic Games
Authors: Megahed Mohamed , Tarek Zahraa
Published: July 2024

Numerous controversies arose over the judgment of the racewalking events, and the rules were amended more than once. Before 1995, the rule required constant touch with the ground, and the need for a straight knee was only applied in the upright vertical posture. While, after 1995, the rule that applies today was published, which included two obvious changes. One related to maintaining a constantly straight knee through the first half of the stride, and the other to maintaining contact as seen by the human eye. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the last three modifications in racewalking rules on elite athletes' performance, athletes' eligibility, and nations' classification. Also, we investigated the regression between performance times of 20, and 50 km events and explanatory variables (BMI, and age). We collected data of 310 racewalkers from Olympic Games records (men) in 20km and 50km between 1956 and 2016. This period was divided into three stages according to the racewalking rules updates: Stage A (from 1996 to 2016), Stage B (from 1976 to 1992), and Stage C (from 1956 to 1972). There was a significant difference between all stages favoring stage A for Athlete’s Performance. Stage A has the highest speeds (4.06±.23m/sec) for 20km with large ES (η2=.54, p=.000), and (3.71±.06m/sec) for 50km with large ES (η2=.769, p=.000) compared to others. The participants had the efficiency and the ability to finish the race with the least percentage of withdrawals under the current rule compared to other rules. Some countries emerged on the scene, i.e. China, Poland and Ecuador, and others disappeared under the current rule; while the regression model's results revealed a substantial link between time and explanatory parameters where (BConstant=58.219, P.000) for 20km and (BConstant=164.744, P.000) for 50km. Results proved that the elite walkers, the youngest and lowest in BMI, are the fastest and most efficient walkers under the current rule.
Increased leg muscle strength and power after 6 weeks of trapping exercise in male college students
Authors: Harmono Bayu Akbar , Setijono Hari , Wiriawan Oce , Wahyono Muhammad , Nuryadi Achmad , Purwoto Septyaningrum Putri , Pranoto Adi
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of trapping exercise for 6 weeks on leg muscle strength and power in male college students. This was a quasi-experimental study with a research design of one-group pre-test/post-test design. The sample amounted to 11 male students. Trapping exercise were carried out for 6 weeks with a frequency of 3-times exercise per week. A back and leg dynamometer was used to measure strength and the Accupower was used to measure power. Strength and power were measured before and after the 6-week trapping training. Paired samples t test was used to compare pre-test and post-test. The results showed that there was a significant increase in the average strength between pre-test vs. post-test (104.50±18.10 vs. 114.40±20.60 kg, p=0.000). Likewise, the mean power between pre-test vs. post-test (636.20±58.30 vs 656.60±64.00 Joules, p=0.000). The conclusion was that trapping exercise for 6 weeks with a frequency of 3-times exercise per week increased strength and power in male college students.
The effect of ladder drill exercises on some physical abilities in male junior high school students
Authors: Wahyono Muhammad , Setijono Hari , Wiriawan Oce , Akbar Harmono Bayu , Nuryadi Achmad , Pranoto Adi , Purwoto Septyaningrum Putri , Kholis Moh. Nur , Zawawi M. Anis , Puspodari Puspodari
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to determine the effect of ladder drill 1 foot in each on the upper and lower extremities training carried out for 8 weeks on strength, speed, power, and agility. The type of the study was a quasi-experimental. Ladder drill exercises were carried out with an intensity of 80-90% HRmax, a frequency of 3x/week, for 8 weeks. Strength was measured using back and leg dynamometers, power was measured using the Force Plate/Accupower Test, speed with the 30-meter Running Speed Test, and agility with the Side Step Test. For statistical analysis, the researcher used the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21. The significance level was established at 0.05. The results of the analysis comparing pretest to posttest strength were as follows: strength pretest vs posttest (78.00±21.69 vs 122.10±22.16 seconds; p=0.000). For power, the comparison between pretest and posttest showed (42.40±11.92 vs 60.72±22.16 Joules; p=0.338). In terms of speed, the pretest vs posttest results were (5.13±0.24 vs 5.19±0.23 seconds; p=0.000), and for agility, the comparison between pretest and posttest revealed (15.00±4.35 vs 22.60±3.86 seconds; p=0.000). Executing ladder drill exercises at an intensity ranging from 80-90% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax), with a frequency of three times per week over an eight-week period, resulted in enhanced strength, speed, and agility among male junior high school students. Nevertheless, there was no notable impact observed in the power variable.
Physical and psychological rehabilitation for common weightlifting injuries
Authors: Yang Tang Xun , Wang Wei , Kozlova Elena , Oleshko Valentin
Published: July 2024

In the process of weightlifting, there is an increased load on both the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, and on individual parts of the nervous system. At the same time, special attention is paid to the possibilities of providing a stable body functioning after the cancellation of treatment course and the corresponding pharmacological support of athletes with treatment schedule or without it. The novelty of the study is determined by the need to ensure constant and stable work of the cardiovascular system. The authors note that this is possible both when the body performance indicators return to the level before injury, and in conditions of returning to original sports results. It is determined in the paper that the use of the instrumental model will make it possible to develop sustainable energy consumption and coordinate the balancing of loads on an athlete during the period of recovery after injury. Model formation is based on uniform signals in a correlated random process in a simulation model. The practical significance of the study is determined by the need to structure the training loads in the post-traumatic period. This reduces a number of physiological and psychological stresses on a person and allows increasing in the long term the loads that the athlete plans to utilise after returning to the sports sector.
Features of organizing physical education for students in the conditions of distance learning
Authors: Lutsenko Iryna , Horpynych Oleksii , Hloba Tetiana , Nesterenko Oleksandr , Chykolba Hennadii
Published: July 2024

Over the past few years, the conditions under which Ukraine's development is taking place have been characterized by a number of changes and transformations. Undoubtedly, they were reflected in all social relations, including educational ones. Thus, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a full-scale war, from February 24, 2022, the educational process was organized in a distance format, which remains relevant to this day. At the same time, the correct selection of methods for teaching practical disciplines, such as physical education, which requires the student to use special tools and skills, is especially important. The aim of this study was to analyse qualitative approaches, on the basis of which it is possible to carry out professional training of students, including physical education, in current educational conditions. For this, the method of analysis and synthesis, comparison, deduction was used in the work. As a result, it was possible to reveal the main advantages and disadvantages of distance learning, namely the organization of physical education during it. In addition, priority tools were described, which were most often used by teachers during training sessions. It was also possible to analyse both positive and negative factors, which most affect the quality and dynamics of the educational process. It was important to form quality recommendations, related to increasing the effectiveness of teaching physical education in distance learning conditions. The practical value of the work is revealed in the fact that it can be used by educational workers during preparation for educational classes, as well as by students for independent work.
The impact of service quality, family support, and coach-athlete intimacy on the achievement performance of student-athletes through motivation as a mediator
Authors: Ali Mandan  , Tomoliyus  , Abdul Alim  , Endang Rini Sukamti  , Fauzi  , Awan Hariono  , Trisnar Adi Prabowo
Published: July 2024

This study aimed at measuring service quality, family support, coach-athlete intimacy to student-athlete achievement performance through motivation as a mediator. This was a correlational descriptive study that utilized the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) approach with the assistance of Smart PLS. The researchers developed an instrument based on previous research data with a scale of 1–4. The subjects of this study were 125 Riau province student-athletes who will compete at POPNAS (National Student Sports Week) in Indonesia. Subjects consisted of 73 male athletes and 52 female athletes aged 15 ± 1.6 years. For data analysis, we used Smart PLS. The structural relationship model testing generated ten hypotheses. Among these, only the relationship between Coach-Athlete Intimacy and Achievement Performance showed a p-value of 0.532 > 0.05, indicating a lack of significant effect. However, the remaining nine hypotheses demonstrated a significant effect. The research model fulfills the fit model criteria, with data based on an SRMR (Standardized Root Mean Square) value of 0.064. The publication of this study anticipates improvements in service quality, family support, and nurturing coach-athlete relationships to enhance athlete motivation and achievement performance. Further research endeavors are essential to expand the sample size and explore additional variables influencing sports achievement.
Full Edge-Friendly Index Sets of One Point Union of Cycles
Authors: Gao Zhen-Bin ,   College of General Education, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, 523000, P.R. China
Published: July 2024

Let \(G = (V, E)\) be a graph with vertex set \(V\) and edge set \(E\). An edge labeling \(f: E \to Z_{2}\) induces a vertex labeling \(f^{+} : V \to Z_{2}\) defined by \( f^{+}(v) \equiv \sum_{uv \in E} f(uv) \pmod 2 \), for each vertex \(v \in V\). For \(i \in Z_{2}\), let \( v_{f}(i) = |\{v \in V : f^+(v) = i\}| \) and \( e_{f}(i) = |\{e \in E : f(e) = i\}| \). An edge labeling \(f\) of a graph \(G\) is said to be edge-friendly if \( |e_{f}(1) – e_{f}(0)| \le 1 \). The set \(\{v_f(1) – v_f(0) : f \text{ is an edge-friendly labeling of } G\}\) is called the full edge-friendly index set of \(G\). In this paper, we shall determine the full edge-friendly index sets of one point union of cycles.
On the Eccentric Graph of Trees
Authors: Sorgun Sezer ,   Department of Mathematics, Nevsehir Haci Bektacs Veli University, Nevsehir 50300, Turkey, Elyemani Esma ,   Department of Mathematics, Nevsehir Haci Bektacs Veli University, Nevsehir 50300, Turkey
Published: July 2024

We consider the eccentric graph of a graph G , denoted by e c c ( G ) , which has the same vertex set as G , and two vertices in the eccentric graph are adjacent if and only if their distance in G is equal to the eccentricity of one of them. In this paper, we present a fundamental requirement for the isomorphism between e c c ( G ) and the complement of G , and show that the previous necessary condition given in the literature is inadequate. Also, we obtain that the diameter of e c c ( T ) is at most 3 for any tree and get some characterizations of the eccentric graph of trees.
The Domination Number of C n □ P m for n ≡ 2 ( mod 5 )
Authors: Guichard David R. ,   Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Published: July 2024

We use a dynamic programming algorithm to establish a new lower bound on the domination number of complete cylindrical grid graphs of the form C n □ P m , that is, the Cartesian product of a path and a cycle, when n ≡ 2 ( mod 5 ) , and we establish a new upper bound equal to the lower bound, thus computing the exact domination number for these graphs.
The Specific Application and Meaning Expression of Folk Art in Urban Landscape Design Under the Optimized Interactive Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Li Pengzhan ,   School of Architecture, Nanyang Institute of Technology, Nanyang 473004, china.
Published: July 2024

In the major cities with many high-rise buildings in contemporary China, land resources are becoming more and more scarce, and the urban ecological environment is in urgent need of recycling, and due to the blind imitation of Western culture and design mode and the neglect of China traditional regional culture, the urban landscape lacks interaction, resonance, and sense of belonging with citizens, and the phenomenon of landscape similarity emerges in various cities, focusing on the landscape space of urban complexes. There are also these problems. Urban residents urgently need a third space that can adjust their physical, mental, and spiritual needs. How to design an urban complex landscape that meets the aesthetic needs and humanistic needs of contemporary cities and has regional characteristics has become the first important task of my research. Folk art is an artistic treasure created by the working people in their production and life. Folk art is the embodiment of cultural regionality and the foundation of national culture. It awakens people’s awareness of the importance of local culture, awakens people’s sense of belonging, and is closer to the local public life. Today, the living soil and social and humanistic environment of folk art are in the process of urbanization in China, and there is a trend of gradual disappearance of lifestyle changes. How to make the contemporary urban complex landscape an organic soil for the survival, expression, application, and development of folk art is an important task in contemporary urban landscape design. Based on optimization, related concepts such as symbols, folk art symbols, urban complexes, urban complex landscape design, etc. have been sorted out. The relevant experimental results show that the construction land accuracy of the logistic regression model based on genetic algorithm has increased from 78.0% to 85.3%. kappa increased from 74.5% to 81.2%. Research shows that the logistic regression parameter optimization method based on genetic algorithm has better simulation effect than the conventional logistic regression method and is more suitable for the situation of unbalanced data distribution and many data features in the simulation of large-scale urban land dynamic changes.
The t − Fibonacci sequences in some finite groups with center Z ( G ) = G ′
Authors: Hashemi M. ,   Department of Pure Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Pirzadeh M. ,   Department of Pure Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
Published: July 2024

We consider finitely presented groups \(G_{mn}\) as follows: \[ G_{mn}=\left\langle x, y \mid {x^{m}}={y^{n}}=1, {[x, y]^{x}}=[x, y], {[x, y]^{y}}=[x, y] \right\rangle ~~~~~m, n\ge 2. \] In this paper, we first study the groups \(G_{mn}\). Then by using the properties of \(G_{mm}\) and \(t-\)Fibonacci sequences in finitely generated groups, we show that the period of \(t-\)Fibonacci sequences in \(G_{mm}\) are a multiple of \(K(t, m)\). In particular for \(t \geq 3\) and \(p=2\), we prove \({{LEN}_{t}({{G}_{pp}})}= 2K(t,p)\).
A Sufficient Condition for Fractional ( 2 , b , k ) -Critical Covered Graphs
Authors: Wu Jie ,   School of Economic and management, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China.
Published: July 2024

Zhou, Xu and Sun [S. Zhou, Y. Xu, Z. Sun, Degree conditions for fractional ( a , b , k ) -critical covered graphs, Information Processing Letters 152(2019)105838] defined the concept of a fractional ( a , b , k ) -critical covered graph, namely, a graph G is a fractional ( a , b , k ) -critical covered graph if after removing any k vertices of G , the remaining graph of G is a fractional [ a , b ] -covered graph. In this paper, we prove that a graph G with δ ( G ) ≥ 2 + k is fractional ( 2 , b , k ) -critical covered if b i n d ( G ) > b + k b − 1 , where k ≥ 0 and b ≥ 2 + k are two integers.
Clustering Integrated Fusion Model Based on the Maximum Matching Problem
Authors: Li Huiling ,   Department of Computer Science, Changzhi University,Changzhi 046011, Shanxi, china.
Published: July 2024

The maximum-weight perfect matching inverse issue in graph theory and text clustering are the two primary topics of this study. We suggest a novel approach to text clustering that makes use of self-encoders and BERT embeddings for feature extraction in order to increase clustering accuracy. According to experimental results, our technique enhances the clustering results greatly and performs well on numerous short text datasets. In the context of graph theory, we examine the unit paradigm inverse issue of maximum-weight perfect matching with value constraints and provide a robust polynomial-time method for its solution. In addition to effectively solving the maximum-weight perfect matching inverse issue, our technique can also produce the best weight vector configuration scheme for real-world uses. In conclusion, our work has advanced the domains of text clustering and graph theory significantly, offering fresh approaches and theoretical underpinnings for future investigations.
A Note on Decomposition of Tensor Product of Complete Multipartite Graphs into Gregarious Kite
Authors: Elakkiya A. Tamil ,   Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: July 2024

A kite K is a graph which can be obtained by joining an edge to any vertex of K 3 . A kite with edge set { a b , b c , c a , c d } can be denoted as ( a , b , c ; c d ) . If every vertex of a kite in the decomposition lies in different partite sets, then we say that a kite decomposition of a multipartite graph is a gregarious kite decomposition. In this manuscript, it is shown that there exists a decomposition of ( K m ⊗ ¯¯¯¯¯ K n ) × ( K r ⊗ ¯¯¯¯¯ K s ) into gregarious kites if and only if n 2 s 2 m ( m − 1 ) r ( r − 1 ) ≡ 0 ( mod 8 ) , where ⊗ and × denote the wreath product and tensor product of graphs respectively. We denote a gregarious kite decomposition as G K -decomposition.
Garden Ecological Quality Evaluation Based on Green Landscape Image Semantic Segmentation Model
Authors: Wang Dong ,   College of Art and Design, Henan Institute of Technology, Xinxiang 453000, China.
Published: July 2024

This work suggests predicting student performance using a Gaussian process model classification in order to address the issue that the prediction approach is too complex and the data set involved is too huge in the process of predicting students’ performance. In order to prevent overfitting, a sample set consisting of the three typical test outcomes from 465 undergraduate College English students is divided into training and test sets. The cross-validation technique is used in this study. According to the findings, Gaussian process model classification can accurately predict 92% of the test set with a prediction model, and it can also forecast students’ final exam marks based on their typical quiz scores. Furthermore, it is discovered that the prediction accuracy increases with the sample set’s distance from the normal distribution; this prediction accuracy rises to 96% when test scores with less than 60 points are taken out of the analysis.
A New Lower Bound for the Domination Number of Complete Cylindrical Grid Graphs
Authors: Guichard David R. ,   Whitman College, WA 99362, United States.
Published: July 2024

We use a dynamic programming algorithm to establish a lower bound on the domination number of complete grid graphs of the form C n □ P m , that is, the Cartesian product of a cycle C n and a path P m , for m and n sufficiently large.
On Vertex-Euclidean Deficiency of Complete Fan Graphs and Complete Wheel Graphs
Authors: Gao Zhen-Bin ,   College of General Education, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, 523000, P.R. China, Guo Ricky , Kwong Harris , Lee Sin-Min , Qiu Wei ,   Dept.\ of Computer Science Univ.\ of Calif.\ at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA,   Dept.\ of Math.\ Sci. SUNY Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063, USA,   1786 Plan Tree Drive Upland, CA 91784, USA,   College of Math.\ Sci.Harbin Engineering Univ.Harbin, 150001, China
Published: July 2024

A simple graph G with p vertices is said to be vertex-Euclidean if there exists a bijection f : V ( G ) → { 1 , 2 , … , p } such that f ( v 1 ) + f ( v 2 ) > f ( v 3 ) for each C 3 -subgraph with vertex set { v 1 , v 2 , v 3 } , where f ( v 1 ) < f ( v 2 ) < f ( v 3 ) . More generally, the vertex-Euclidean deficiency of a graph G is the smallest integer k such that G ∪ N k is vertex-Euclidean. To illustrate the idea behind this new graph labeling problem, we study the vertex-Euclidean deficiency of two new families of graphs called the complete fan graphs and the complete wheel graphs. We also explore some related problems, and pose several research topics for further study.
Ukraine Ukraine’s Public Diplomacy in the Middle East in War Conditions (in the example of Lebanon)
Authors: Ostash Ihor ,   Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Bila Andriana ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes a number of public diplomacy projects that were successfully implemented in the Middle East, specifically in the Republic of Lebanon, by Ukrainian diplomats together with individual experts and artists during 2022, during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The content and uniqueness, the importance of the author’s projects of cultural diplomacy as one of the important directions of public diplomacy are revealed, and their impact on the Arab and, in particular, the Lebanese audience is indicated. The important political results of systematic activity in the field of public diplomacy and the value of these results in the conditions of war are separately mentioned.
Ideological Hatred and the New Social Cleavages
Authors: Gheorghiu Laura ,   Karl Franzens University Graz, Austria
Published: July 2024

The war in Ukraine pushed a large part of the planet to reformulate its narratives, its arguments and rationalities to accommodate an impossible reality: a real, hot war in the European mainland where everybody had already embraced the mantra of a for-ever post-war-scenario. With the politicians re-using old and highly symbolical expressions, all of us were driven in the middle of a semantic turmoil. One year after, we may easily distinguish the opposite camps all around the world and the line between them drawn by the new, post-communist source of dissonances: the bare ideology covered in fluid, transparent inter-textual coats, as if the war itself were just a synthesis of history, geopolitics, religion, modernization and international relations altogether. However, beyond all these, there comes a well-known theory to seek its own updates: Julien Benda labeled three types of hatred, namely of race, class and nation. My claim is that this war in Ukraine added a full-fledged new category of ideological hatred, cutting across the above mentioned ones as if annulling their existence and subordinating all to the present commands of politics. I intend to explore these divisions, tracing a line to connect all four types while searching for the anatomy of the new (old) ghost: the ideological hatred, how it works with the sociological categories of race, class and nation encapsulating them to create new political subjects. The latter are the combating parts in this war and we may say that the war renovated the sociological division of roles through reconfiguring the players in the game.
Organizational Technology Policies and the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Gathu Jane Wanjiku Kabiru , Ngugi Patrick Karanja , Nyang’au Samson Paul , Ngugi Kabare
Published: July 2024

This study sought to establish the influence of establish the influence of organizational technology policies on the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya and; To determine the moderating effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on organizational technology policies and the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was grounded on the Resource Based theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design since the design enabled the researcher to generalize the findings to a larger population of MSEs. In addition, this design enabled the researcher describe the characteristics of the population being studied as they exist at present hence minimizing biasness and maximizing the reliability of the evidence collected. This study was guided by positivism philosophy. The target population for this study comprised of all the 1835 Owners or managers of the MSEs registered with Nairobi City County and have operated for more than five years. Stratified and Simple Random sampling techniques was used to select a total of 184 respondents for the study. The study found out that organizational technology policies and organizational technology policies were the key variable that significantly influencing the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, MSEs Staff were largely found to be un-trained especially on Emerging Technologies and lacked motivation to adopt and use technologies. In addition, study found out that there was low adoption on use of social media platform for business operation. The study recommends that the Management of MSEs needs to make deliberate efforts and invest on training especially on Emerging Technologies such as e-commerce, communication, e-production, e-procurement among others. This will ensure that the MSEs staffs are well equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to effectively utilize the emerging technologies in the market. Further, the management of the MSEs needs to be motivated to adopt and use technologies and innovation. Motivation many be inform of incentives and rewards that motivates users to adopt and use technology in their operations. The is also need to invest in a strong and robust social media platform that are easy to use for most users. Social media networks can be harnessed to boast in product and services marketing and sourcing of market information among other.
Infecciones urinarias por gérmenes de BLEE: una visión desde el conocimiento y atención de enfermería en Quito
Authors: Pazmiño Bayas Angela Rosmery , Salazar Portilla Luis Santiago
Published: July 2024

Antecedentes: las infecciones urinarias inducidas por microorganismos productores de Betalactamasa de espectro extendido (BLEE) constituyen un reto conspicuo en el ámbito nosocomial debido a la resistencia que dichos patógenos manifiestan ante numerosos antibióticos habitualmente empleados.
Objetivo: describir los conocimientos y atención del personal de enfermería de un hospital en Quito (Ecuador) en pacientes con infecciones urinarias causadas por gérmenes productores de BLEE.
Métodos: investigación de carácter descriptivo, cuantitativo y transversal. Se utilizó una guía de observación, encuestas y el análisis de 11 historias clínicas.
Resultados: a nivel general, el equipo participante tenía un conocimiento básico en relación con las medidas de bioseguridad aplicables en este tipo de pacientes. Se encontraron falencias en conocimientos, por ejemplo, sobre factores de riesgo.
Conclusiones: Un profesional de enfermería requiere contar con conocimientos y habilidades en atención y cuidado, siguiendo los protocolos nacionales.
polifonia literária bakhtiniana
Authors: Teixeira Frederico Dias Rosa Alves
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo fazer uma leitura de Caim, último romance de José Saramago, sob a luz dos escritos teóricos de Mikhail Bakhtin sobre a polifonia. Além disso, busca-se discutir o caráter polifônico muitas vezes atribuído ao autor português, que vai de encontro com as definições postuladas pelo teórico russo. A fim de expor essa problemática, alguns autores, além do próprio Bakhtin, serão abordados, como Lucas Maciel e Paulo Bezerra, que contribuem para um melhor entendimento do conceito bakhtiniano de polifonia que, em sua origem, é estritamente literário e direcionado para análise das especificidades estéticas de Fiódor Dostoiévski. Assim sendo, a partir do que é postulado por Bakhtin defende-se que Caim, devido às suas características formais, se organiza como um romance monológico e não polifônico, dadas as determinações estéticas de José Saramago.
Análise parasitológica da areia da praia de Porto Nacional –TO
Authors: Borges Costa Paranhos Karla Cristina , Gonçalves Lopes Vinícius
Published: July 2024

As areias das praias são fontes potenciais de infecções pelo fato de diversas atividades serem realizadas em contato direto como recreações e atividades esportivas, logo podem estar contaminadas por ovos e larvas de geo-helmintos. A presença de animais errantes em áreas de areia pode levar à contaminação desses locais por resíduos deixados por esses animais, aumentando o risco de infecções parasitárias para os frequentadores. Objetivo dessa pesquisa é analisar e identificar geo-helmintos presentes na faixa de areia da praia de Porto Nacional – TO, avaliando os riscos para a saúde humana e ambiental. As amostras coletadas em diferentes pontos da praia passaram pelas metodologias de Faust e HPJ, além de serem analisadas microscopicamente. Das amostras analisadas o ponto de coleta central resultou na presença de  Ancilostomídeos na fase larval, esse resultado pode subsidiar para a implementação de medidas de prevenção e controle da contaminação das praias, visando garantir a segurança e o bem-estar da população. Portanto, a análise parasitológica das amostras de areia da praia de Porto Nacional contribui para a promoção da saúde pública e a conservação do meio ambiente, a divulgação desses resultados pode sensibilizar a sociedade e os gestores públicos para a importância da conservação das praias e da qualidade ambiental.
Social Media Website with Python using Django
Authors: P.B. Shreyanjali , R. Ushasree , P. Hushalictmy
Published: July 2024

It is a popular and powerful platform for users. Millions of people have their ideas and thoughts which they can share on several aspects of their daily lives. Social media can generate huge amounts of public responses in the form of likes, comments, replies, saved images, etc. We developed a web application with user interfaces using Python with Django framework which showcases the social trends. Django collects all the user data and stores it in Django administration. This research has proposed a platform where the user can share their images, videos, and thoughts. This is the platform where the user can follow other users whom they know and even they can view the other's creativity which they have posted on social media. Our model analyzes and stores real-time data. Social media websites have been implemented by several programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and Django framework was used to design the web pages.
Unveiling Perspectives: Exploring Student Perception on Artificial Intelligence in Academics in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Authors: Zia Muhammad Ali , Gul Hina , Janjua Irfan Mehmood
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence characterized as computing systems that perform tasks that humans do, such as learning, adapting, and synthesizing, as well as self-correcting and utilizing data for complex processing jobs. Integration of artificial intelligence into education has received much attention because it has the potential to revolutionize current approaches to teaching and learning this study has to explore student’s perception toward integration of Artificial intelligence tools in their academic experiences and also to explore the impact on their learning outcomes. For this study quantitative research approach has been used. A sample of 200 students selected from all the departments in the faculty of social sciences of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Systematic sampling technique was used for data collection. In order to collect the data questionnaire was used. This research has been extracted from the M.Phil Dissertation. The study revealed that students who use artificial intelligence tools perform better on research work, examinations, assignments, presentations and overall coursework. As a result, artificial intelligence tools assist students in their learning processes and critical thinking. It develops their academic abilities, research work skills, academic grades, and self-efficacy. This study demonstrates that integrating artificial intelligence tools enhances students' academic performance, and self-efficacy. The results indicated that AI tools changed the way students learned and behaved academically.
A Comparative Analysis of Income Inequality between Punjab and Balochistan, Pakistan
Authors: Riaz Muhammad Farhan , Ikram Ayesha , Javaid Maria Faiq , Sarwar Ambreen
Published: July 2024

This study endeavors to highlight the regional inequality in Pakistan. In this study, income inequality is calculated at the provincial and divisional levels of two provinces i.e. Punjab and Balochistan. The data of the year 2018-19 is chosen from the Pakistan Social and Living Standard Measurement (PSLM). Firstly, the current situation of income is inspected by utilizing the data of the PSLM (2018-19) to examine the convergence or divergence in inequalities comparison is done with the year (2013-14). The most popular measure of inequality: Gini and Lorenz curves are used to calculate income inequality between two provinces and their divisions. The findings of this study revealed that income inequality is more prominent in Punjab. Overall Punjab’s situation is better than other province. Income inequality is noteworthy in urban areas. Lastly, recommendations are made as specific regions or divisions should be focused where inequality is high. Moreover, efforts should also be made for the equal distribution of resources.
A Comparative and Applied Study of Qur'anic and Biblical Teachings on the Principles of Commerce and Business
Authors: Bilal Ahmad , Yousaf Umer , Sheir Ali
Published: July 2024

This study examines the ethical principles of commerce and business as outlined in the Qur'an and the Bible, providing a comparative analysis of their teachings and their application in modern business practices. The research explores key themes including honesty in trade, ethical treatment of workers, prohibition of usury, promotion of charity and social responsibility, and their implications for contemporary economic systems. Through detailed case studies of businesses implementing Qur'anic and Biblical principles, the study evaluates the outcomes and challenges of integrating religious values into corporate governance. It synthesizes findings from primary sources—Qur'anic verses and Biblical passages—as well as secondary sources such as scholarly articles and commentaries. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to understanding how religious teachings can inform and guide ethical business conduct, fostering trust, sustainability, and social responsibility. Recommendations for future research and practice highlight opportunities for further exploration and implementation of these principles in diverse cultural and regulatory contexts.
Challenges in Implementing Extensive Reading in Thailand
Authors: C. Thongsan Nuchsara , Waring Rob
Published: July 2024

This study explores the key challenges encountered in the implementation of extensive reading in the Thai context. The samples were 400 Thai students and teachers who were already familiar with the concept of ER. The participants' opinions, thoughts, and beliefs about the implementation of ER were also gathered through surveys and semi-structured interviews. The results reveal that these challenges include teachers’ beliefs about ER; insufficient support from schools and educational authorities; teachers' workload and lack of training; and students' motivation and reading habits. Overcoming these challenges requires collaborative efforts between educational institutions, administrators, teachers, and students to provide adequate resources, training, and a supportive environment to promote a reading culture in the EFL classroom in Thailand. Extensive reading programs (ERP) can be effectively implemented in Thailand by recognizing and resolving these issues, which will improve language learning outcomes and a lifelong motivation for reading among students.
NOVO PERFIL DE ESTUDANTES-TRABALHADORES E TRABALHADORAS DO DEPARTAMENTO DE GEOGRAFIA DA UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO (DG-USP)
Authors: Da Silva Patrícia Paula
Published: July 2024

O objetivo central do presente trabalho é identificar o perfil e as principais dificuldades acadêmicas dos/as estudantes-trabalhadores/as de graduação do Departamento de Geografia da Universidade de São Paulo (DG-USP). Para tanto, além do levantamento bibliográfico referente ao tema, analisamos dados dos questionários socioeconômicos da Fundação para o Vestibular (FUVEST), entre os anos de 2001 e 2015, e dos questionários socioeconômicos respondidos pelos estudantes do DG-USP nos anos de 2018 e 2020. Defendemos que o perfil de estudantes-trabalhadores/as do DG-USP sofreu uma transformação que se deve, principalmente, a dois fatores. O primeiro refere-se à adesão da USP ao Sistema de Seleção Unificada (SISU), em 2015, permitindo maior ingresso de estudantes socioeconomicamente mais vulneráveis — com renda familiar de até 5 salários mínimos, oriundos de escolas públicas e autodeclarados/as pretos, pardos e indígenas. O segundo fator é consequência direta do avanço das políticas neoliberais sobre o mercado de trabalho brasileiro, provocando intensa precarização das condições materiais e subjetivas dos/as trabalhadores/as. Como resultado, identificamos um perfil de estudantes-trabalhadores/as socioeconomicamente mais vulneráveis em relação àqueles/as que ingressaram na USP antes da reserva de vagas, e que apresentam dificuldades acadêmicas relacionadas principalmente à falta de tempo, linguagem acadêmica, excesso de tarefas acadêmicas, questões financeiras e psicológicas. Concluímos que a presença desse novo perfil de estudantes demanda o alargamento e o aprofundamento das estratégias de permanência estudantil na USP, bem como avaliação cuidadosa acerca da concepção e das práticas pedagógicas do DG-USP.
Crucial Factors to Boost Village Officer Performance: Does It Work?
Authors: Sabil Muhammad Asnawi , Yanto Heri , Pramono Suwito Eko , Wijayati Nanik
Published: July 2024

Villages play an important role in achieving Sustainable Development, yet most village officers in Indonesia still demonstrate low performance. Therefore, this study aims to explore factors that strengthen the influence of competency on performance, such as work culture, work climate, job demand, perceived organizational support, work engagement, and work environment. Involving 9886 respondents of village officers in 25 regencies and cities in Indonesia, this study used questionnaires and SEM-PLS for data analysis. The findings showed that job demand and work environment had no significant impact on performance, while the other factors had a significant impact. Work climate did not significantly strengthen the relationship between competency and performance. Other factors seemed to play a role in increasing the impact of competency on performance. This research is expected to contribute to the field of village personnel administration by complementing knowledge about factors that moderate the relationship between competency and performance.
ANALISIS ETIKA PRODUKSI ISLAMI: TINJAUAN PRINSIP-PRINSIP DAN PRAKTIK PRODUKSI BERDASARKAN NILAI-NILAI ISLAMI
Authors: Fata Zainol
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang analisis produksi Islami dengan fokus pembahasan yaitu analisis prinsip prinsip etika produksi dan etika produksi berdasarkan nilai keIslaman dengan tujuan penulisan yaitu ingin mengetahui prinsip prinsip etika produksi dan etika produksi berdasarkan nilai keIslaman. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pustaka atau library research. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa prinsip etika produksi dalam Islam yakni:  Pertama manusia memiliki tugas yang mulia di muka bumi yaitu  sebagai khalifah Allah SWT,  Kedua, dalam pandangan Islam, kemajuan di bidang produksi merupakan hal yang sangat dianjurkan, Ketiga, dalam Islam, teknik dan metode produksi diserahkan kepada keinginan dan kemampuan manusia untuk mengembangkannya, Keempat, dalam pandangan Islam, ketika melakukan inovasi dan eksperimen, prinsip dasar yang dipegang adalah preferensi terhadap kemudahan, penghindaran terhadap hal-hal yang membahayakan, serta upaya memaksimalkan manfaat Sedangkan etika produksi berdasarkan nilai keIslaman yaitu terdapat tiga nilai utama yang menjadi landasan bagi pengembangan nilai-nilai yang relevan dengan kegiatan produksi. Nilai-nilai tersebut adalah konsep khalifah (pemimpin), adil, dan takaful (jaminan sosial).
উত্তর-উপনিবেশবাদী চিন্তাকাঠামোয় সাঈদ আহমদের শেষ নবাব
Authors: নেছা নূরুন্নাহার ফয়জের
Published: July 2024

বাংলা নাট্যধারায় সাঈদ আহমদ (১৯৩১-২০১০)-এর প্রথম দুটি নাটক কালবেলা (১৯৬২) ও মাইলপোস্ট (১৯৬৫)-এর মধ্য দিয়ে সূচিত হয় অ্যাবসার্ড ধারার নাট্যচর্চা। মোট পাঁচটি নাটকের মধ্যে জীবনের শেষ অঙ্কে রচিত তাঁর শেষ নাটক শেষ নবাব (১৯৮৮) নানাগুণে বিশিষ্ট। অ্যাবসার্ড ধারা থেকে বেরিয়ে তিনি এখানে ইতিহাসের এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অধ্যায়কে নাটকের বিষয় করে নিয়েছেন। বাংলার শেষ স্বাধীন নবাব সিরাজদ্দৌলার স্বল্পকালস্থায়ী শাসনকাল এবং পলাশীর যুদ্ধে তাঁর পরাজয়ের ঘটনা এই নাটকে উপস্থাপিত হয়েছে উত্তর- উপনিবেশবাদী দৃষ্টিকোণ থেকে। বর্তমান প্রবন্ধে সেদিকটি বিশ্লেষণের প্রয়াস নেয়া হবে।
PENERAPAN APLIKASI IDENTITAS KEPENDUDUKAN DIGITAL (IKD) PADA PUBLIC SERVICE DI KECAMATAN PAKIS
Authors: Zainurrochim Ahmad , Nurdiani Tanti Widia
Published: July 2024

Dalam era yang serba digital perlu adanya keamanan khususnya pada keamanan data diri kita. Data diri seperti, nama, alamat, nomer telpon, foto diri kita dan juga data keluarga, erat sekali untuk di bobol dan di salah gunakan oleh seseorang atau pihak yang tidak bertanggung jawab dalam hal kejahatan maupun penipuan. Dampak yang ditimbulkan daripada Penyebaran Data Pribadi ini adalah rusaknya reputasi pribadi karena data diri yang banyak tersebar di internet, timbulnya perundungan dan juga pelecehan seksual berbasis internet, data diri yang berpotensi dijual, dan tertekannya seorang korban penyebaran data pribadi sehingga menimbulkan trauma psikis. Maka dari itu pentingnya diri kita untuk menjaga data pribadi seperti KTP dari Kejahatan, Serangan Sosial, Penyalahgunaan identitas, dan kriminalitas, serta waspada dengan adanya isu cyber yang marak sekali di dunia maya. Implementasi Identitas Kependudukan Digital jika berhasil dilaksanakan maka sangat membantu semua pihak, pemerintah dapat menghemat anggaran karena mengurangi pengadaan blangko KTP elektronik, masyarakat dimudahkan karena tidak perlu fisik KTP elektronik dalam proses pelayanan.Pada kegiatan Praktik Kerja Lapangan (PKL) ini metode pelaksanaan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian kualitatif digunakan untuk menggambarkan pengalaman masyarakat tentang penggunaan teknologi. Sumber data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan data primer yang didapat secara langsung di lapangan secara observasi langsung. Sementara data sekunder didapat dari jurnal dan referensi lain dari internet.Dari data di atas dapat dikatakan bahwa Implementasi Aplikasi IKD di Kecamatan Pakis sangat meningkat dari Bulan Januari hingga Bulan Februari dimana yang dilayani kebanyakan jiwa penduduk yang baru berusia 17 tahun keatas dan ada juga yang dikarenakan KTP rusak dan hilang.Penerapan Aplikasi Identitas Kependudukan (IKD) masih terbilang baru khususnya pada kecamatan Pakis, tetapi dari hasil penelitian yang penulis lakukan hampir keseluruhan masyarakat kecamatan Pakis mendukung atas progam Identitas Kependudukan Digital (IKD) yang di terapkan. Meskipun Aplikasi IKD sudah diterapkan namun belum mengetahui apakah sudah efektif atau tidak, setidaknya di Kecamatan Pakis sudah diketahui seberapa banyak masyarakat yang sudah Aktivasi IKD di Kecamatan Pakis. Dari sebagian masyarakat Pakis juga sudah mengaktifkan Aplikasi IKD yang digunakan untuk pelayan publik dan pelayanan lainnya seperti mengambil bantuan maupun proses pelayanan di Bank. Ada juga masyarakat yang belum mengaktifkan IKD (Identitas Kependudukan Digital) dikarenakan faktor usia dan faktor lainnya seperti masyarakat yang disabilitas.