bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Object Recognition and Assistance System for Visually Impaired Shoppers
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Tennekoon Shanelle , Abhayasinghe Nimsiri ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Wedasingha Nushara ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: November 2023

Shopping is indeed effortless for many individuals. However, it could certainly be a struggle and chaotic experience for the visually impaired. Visual impairment causes many societal stigma and inconvenience to visually impaired individuals. Although shopping may sound extremely easy, this is a crucial social activity for many visually impaired (VI) individuals. Visually impaired (VI) shoppers always require assistance when shopping for product identification purposes. This may lead to greater inconvenience as delays, lack of information and product familiarity of shop assistants may occur. Therefore, allowing visually impaired shoppers to independently perform shopping regardless of size and position of the shopping mall is essential. This encourages them to participate in enhanced social activities and perform their daily chores in independence. Although many products have been developed to assist visually impaired shoppers at shopping malls, due to their drawbacks, some of these have seem to undergo failures in producing accurate information to the visually impaired shopper for object identification and caused inconvenience. This project proposes a feasible solution for visually impaired shoppers to perform their shopping at ease and independently. Object recognition has been made possible in order to identify garment items while shopping with no assistance of another individual. The Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) has been used to obtain a sufficiently good accuracy and precision with a validation accuracy of 90%. Some of the novel techniques such as Ensemble Modelling has also been performed in order to reduce any generalization errors of the prediction and achieve a greater accuracy while overcoming all of the drawbacks of the currently existing products in the market. The overall product is proposed to attain maximum consumer population of visually impaired shoppers with satisfaction, reliability, and low cost. KEYWORDS: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Ensemble Model, Visually Impaired (VI), Minimal Assistance while Shopping, Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
Using Coconut Fibre To Improve The Tensile Characteristics Of Concrete
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Jayamanne B.C.D , Velauthapillai Sanathanan ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Published: November 2023

Even though the building industry is modernizing in terms of technology and materials used, construction costs have risen, as has the environmental impact. The behavior of coconut fiber in a concrete structure is described in this paper. Coconut fiber increases a range of technical qualities in concrete. Sustainability is a generally accepted concept in today's construction industry. Coconut fibers have the highest tenacity of any natural fiber. They can be used for reinforcement in low-cost, basic concrete structures. The experiment will be conducted out on concrete with fibre inclusion in four different mix proportions (0%, 2%, 4%, and 6% by weight of the cement). This experiment will assess the compressive strength and split tensile strength of coconut fiber-reinforced concrete after 7 and 28 days. This test is sufficient for M20 and M30 grade concrete. According to this study, CFRC with a fiber fraction of 2% had the best Split Tensile Strength. Additionally, adding coconut fibers reduces the compressive strength of concrete. KEYWORDS: CFRC, Coconut Fibre, Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength
Peran Gembala Sidang dalam Mewujudkan Pendidikan Politik bagi warga Gereja
Authors: Arifianto Yonatan Alex
Published: November 2023

In Christianity which is practiced by believers, its existence cannot be separated from political agendas and practical politics. Because politics is something that aims to build the nation, but sometimes politicians also use various ways beyond reason to seize power. So politics in the church must be separated within the scope of church ministry where the church is a spiritual institution that aims to educate church members to live according to Biblical truths. But politics is also a means for spirituality to educate so that congregation members can understand political paradigms and goals. Using a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach, it can be concluded, firstly, the role of the pastor in realizing political education for church members is a priority and important. Second, the pastor of the congregation can facilitate workshops and training in teaching in the political education curriculum, provide political teaching and political enlightenment, and guide his people in Christian life according to the Bible. Third, the Church and the pastoral leadership can also play a role in politics by setting a moral example for their people and defending truth and justice in politics. Because political education aims to increase public awareness of their rights and obligations in the life of the nation and state. Keywords: Pastor; Practical Politics; Political Education, Church citizens. Abstrak: Kekristenan sebagai bagian kehidupan orang percaya memang keberadaannya tidak lepas dari agenda politik dan politik praktis. Sebab politik merupakan sesuatu yang bertujuan membangun bangsa, namun kadang kala para politisi juga melakukan berbagai cara diluar nalar untuk merebut kekuasaan. Maka politik dalam gereja harus dipisahkan dalam ruang lingkup pelayanan gereja dimana gereja adalah lembaga kerohanian yang bertujuan mendidik warga gereja untuk hidup sesuai dengan kebenaran Alkitabiah. Namun politik juga menjadi sarana bagi kerohanian untuk mendidik supaya warga jemaat dapat memahami paradigma dan tujuan politik. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskritif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka maka dapat disimpulkan, pertama peran gembala sidang dalam mewujudkan pendidikan politik bagi warga gereja sangat menjadi prioritas dan penting. Kedua, gembala sidang dapat memfasilitasi workshop maupun pelatihan dalam pengajaran di kurikulum pendidikan politik, memberikan pengajaran politik dan pencerahan politik, serta membimbing umatnya dalam hidup Kristen sesuai dengan Alkitabiah. Ketiga, Gereja dan kepemimpinan gembala sidang juga dapat berperan dalam politik dengan menjadi teladan moral bagi umatnya dan membela kebenaran dan keadilan dalam politik. Sebab pendidikan politik bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap hak dan kewajibannya dalam kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara serta membawa kerohanian yang terus dewasa. Kata kunci:Gembala Sidang; Politik Praktis; Pendidikan Politik, warga Gereja
Politik Popularitas Menurut Etika Kristen
Authors: Dwi pramonojai Gilrandi Aristya
Published: November 2023

Popularity politics cannot be separated from a democratic political system. Technological advances provide very wide space for political popularity. As a result, Christians often experience difficulties in responding to the political dynamics that occur. This study uses a literature review method with a descriptive qualitative approach. As a result, populist politics is incompatible with Christian ethics if it is not based on integrity. Christian ethics places truth and justice as the basis of ethics, which can result in someone becoming unpopular.Keywords: politics, integrity, ethicsPolitik popularitas tidak dapat dipisahkan dari system politik demokrasi. Kemajuan teknologi memberi ruang yang sangat luas bagi politik popularitas. Akibatnya orang Kristen sering mangalami kebingungan dalam meresponi dinamika politik yang terjadi. Studi ini menggunakan menggunakan metode kajian pustaka dengan pendekatan kualitatif dekriptif. Hasilnya politik popularitas tidak sesuai dengan etika Kristen jika tidak didasari dengan integritas. Etika Kristen menempatkan kebenaran dan keadilan sebagai etika dasar, yang dapat berdampak seseorang menjadi tidak populer.Kata Kunci : politik popularitas, integritas, etika
ANÁLISE DOS SEPARADORES DE ÁGUA E ÓLEO EM POSTOS DE COMBUSTÍVEIS
Authors: Ucker Fernando Ernesto , Kemerich Pedro Daniel da Cunha , Matias Renan Krupok , Peixoto Larissa Boenso Brandão
Published: November 2023

Tendo em vista o aumento da demanda de serviços voltados ao mercado automobilístico no Brasil, a atividade de revenda de combustíveis tem expandido consideravelmente nos últimos anos. Esta atividade é potencialmente poluidora e assim passível de licenciamento ambiental. Neste contexto este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar sistemas separadores de água e óleo em postos de combustíveis por meio de coleta de amostras de efluente das saídas dos sistemas separadores. Os resultados analíticos das amostras indicam que os sistemas separadores possuem boa eficiência na remoção de sólidos sedimentáveis, bem como na remoção de óleos e graxas contidos nos efluentes. Tais resultados comprovam a importância da instalação destes sistemas em postos de combustíveis, visto que, se lançados sem tratamento prévio nas redes de esgotos os efluentes podem causar danos aos sistemas de esgotamento, instalações de estações de tratamento de esgoto, além de possível contaminação de corpos hídricos receptores de esgoto tratado.
Massive Online Open Course „Essential Radiochemistry for Society“
Authors: Airaksinen Anu , Concia Francesca , Das Sudeep , Distler Petr , John Jan , Macerata Elena , Mariani Mario , Mossini Eros , Negrin Maddalena , Němec Mojmír , Pottgießer Vivien , Retegan Teodora , Štrok Marko , Teplá Milada , Walther Clemens
Published: November 2023

The massive open online course "Essential radiochemistry for society" represents a modern form of education. Due to its attractive design, varied content and interactive nature, it has the potential to appeal to various interest groups. Thematically, the course is divided into five weeks: Radiochemistry for the environment, health, industry, nuclear energy and society. In addition to radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry, which are the basis of the course, direct connections can be found to biology, physics, ecology, art and culture. The course is comprehensive; a participant can study only selected chapters or the entire course independently. Recommendations and tips for effectively using the course in classes have been compiled for teachers and lecturers.
A STUDY ON IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON EMPLOYEES WORK ENGAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AT PEARL GLOBAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED IN DODDABALLAPUR.
Authors:   Department of Management Studies, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru-560064, HV Deepa , S Prof. Manjunatha ,   Department of Management Studies, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru-560064
Published: November 2023

This study investigates the crucial link between emotional intelligence (EI) and employees' work engagement behavior within organizations. With workplaces becoming more complex and diverse, the demand for emotional awareness and management skills has grown. This research aims to provide insights into how EI influences work engagement, offering actionable recommendations for organizations to enhance productivity and employee well-being. The study employed a descriptive research design, collecting primary data through questionnaires measuring emotional intelligence and work engagement behavior. Secondary data from various sources also informed the research. Statistical analyses were conducted using MS Excel and SPSS, including chi-square tests, one- way ANOVA, and reliability analysis. Findings reveal a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and work engagement behavior, suggesting that individuals with higher emotional intelligence are more engaged in their work. The levels of emotional intelligence varied among employees, indicating room for improvement for all. Employees with higher emotional intelligence showcased better communication skills, stress management, and conflict resolution abilities, resulting in increased work engagement.
Exploring the investors' awareness and decision-making in the context of mutual funds and SIP
Authors:   Head of the Department, Master of Business Administration, Institute of Industrial and Computer Management and Research, Pune, Kulkarni Dr. Manisha , Iyengar Dr. Jayasri Murali ,   Associate Professor, Master of Business Administration, Institute of Industrial and Computer Management and Research, Pune, Afaque Mr. Naved ,   Alumine, Master of Business Administration, Institute of Industrial and Computer Management and Research, Pune
Published: November 2023

This research delves into the realm of investor awareness and decision-making within the context of mutual funds and Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). In an era characterized by financial complexity and a continually evolving array of investment options, there arises an imperative need to comprehend the dynamics that underlie investors' decision-making processes. Our study is dedicated to unveiling the factors that contribute to investor awareness and the key elements that influence their choices in the realm of mutual fund investments and SIPs. Employing a comprehensive questionnaire, we collect insights from a diverse cohort of investors, with the objective of capturing their levels of knowledge, their preferences, and the extent to which various communication channels impact their investment decisions. The discoveries arising from this research hold the promise of providing invaluable insights to financial institutions, investment advisors, and policymakers. By gaining a deeper understanding of the investor's perspective, we aim to enhance financial literacy, customize marketing strategies, and refine the dissemination of information pertaining to mutual funds and SIPs. This, in turn, can empower investors to make well-informed decisions, foster responsible investment practices, and contribute to the overall development of the financial market.
Bandora Şaxa Terîqeta Qadirî-Xalisî li Anatolyayê
Authors: BAŞÇI Veysel
Published: November 2023

Terîqeta Qadirî ku yek ji du terîqetên mezin ên cîhana Îslamê ye û di nav kurdan de jî bi heman rengî belav bûye. Di serdema yekem de hebûna sofiyên kurd ên wekî Ebu’l-Hesen Elî b. Muhemed el-Qureyşî yê Hekkarî ku di silsileya Qadiriyan de cih girtiye, herwiha hebûna xizm û eqrebayên Şêx Evdilqadirê Geylanî û nevî û naskiren nêzîkî wî, di cih û warên kurdan de heta pênc nifşan berdewam kiriye; ev tişt bûne sedem ku ev terîqet bi lezûbez pêş bikeve û di nav kurdan de wesayet û têkiliyên xizimtiyê bi dest bixe. Di dîrokê de çend şaxên giring ên vê terîqetê di cih û warên kurdan de derketine ku yek ji wan şaxên giring jî şaxa Xalisî ye. Şêx Ziyaûdîn Evdirehman Xalis Telebanî, şaxa Xalisiye di sedsala XIX-an de damezirandiye. Ev şaxa terîqetê ku ji Misirê heta Sûriyê, ji Îranê heta Kavkasyayê li erdnîgariyeke berfireh belav bûbû, bi saya xelîfeyên ku Şêx Evdirehman Xalis li hin herêmên Anatolyayê destnîşan kiribû, bandora xwe hîn zêdetir kir. Xelîfeyên Şêx Evdirehman Xalis ên wekî Mûr Elî Baba, ‘Umer Xudayî Baba, Dede Osman ‘Ewnî Baba ku li parêzgehên wekî Sêwas, Amasya, Toqat, Elezîz û Rihayê cih bûbûn, bûn sedema belavbûna vê terîqetê li Anatolyayê. Di çavkaniyên dîrokî yên Osmaniyan de gelek caran behsa bandora malbata şêxen Telebaniyan hatiye kirin. Hin kesayetên giring ên burokrasiyê, wekî Mustefa Saffet (Yetkin) Efendî, ku di serdema Siltan Evdilhemîd de serokê Meclîsa Meşayîxê û paşê jî bûbû wekîlê Rihayê û di komîteya îdarî ya Cemîyeta Sofîyê de cih girtibû, bûn xelîfe û nûnerê Şêx Elî Telebanî yê kûrê Şêx Evdirehman Xalis, li Anatolyayê. Bandora malbata şêxên Telebanî/Xalisî di Tirkiyeya nû de jî demeke dirêj li gelek bajaran bi taybetî li Stenbol, Îzmîr, Bursa, Elezîz, Erzirom û Trabzonê berdewam kir. Ev bandor bi saya Mustefa Xeyrî Baba yê Meletî, Şêx Mustefayê Sêwasî, Şêx Keremê Ercîşî, Şêx Mistefayê Qersî, Şêx Evdillahê Trabzonî demeke dirêj li Tirkiyeyê berdewam kiriye û heta niha jî didome. Çavkaniyên dîrokî yên Osmanî û Tirkiyeyê yên îroyîn gelek caran behsa bandora malbata şêxên malbata Telebaniyan kirine. Dikare bê gotin ku di sedsala XIX-an de piştî Şêx Xalidê Şehrezorî û Xalidîtî, tesewifa kurdî ya ku herî zêde bandora xwe li Anatolyaya û Tirkiyeya nû kiriye, terîqeta Xalisîyeyê ye ku ji aliyê Şêx Evdirehman Xalis Telebanî ve hatiye damezrandin. Lewma di vê lêkolînê de pêşî bandora siyasî-civakî ya şaxa terîqeta Qadirî-Xalisî ku yek ji şaxên terîqeta herî giring e û di valahiya siyasî û civakî ya ji holêrabûna mîrektiyên kurdan de derketiye pêş, dê bê vegotin. Piştre, ji parêzgeha bajarên wekî Mûsil, Kerkûk û Silêmanî de derbas dibe û li ser têgihiştina tesewifî ya li Anatolyayê de kiriye, dê bê nirxandin. Herwiha behsa hin xelîfe û nûnerên vê şaxa terîqetê jî dê bê kirin.
From the Poor to the Rich: Predatory Inclusion and the Robinhood App
Authors: Ridgeway Andrew , Wason Noah
Published: November 2023

Purpose: Robinhood is a financial investment app that claims to "democratize finance" by connecting millennials and historically underserved populations to the stock market. We explore how Robinhood's user interface shapes investor behavior and the impact this behavior has on
existing disparities in the stock market. Method: We use Sano-Franchini's (2018) method of critical interface analysis to examine three key microinteractions on the Robinhood platform: depositing and withdrawing funds, browsing, and trading stock. Results: Our analysis shows
that Robinhood's user interface encourages users to think of themselves as informed investors but does not give them the knowledge or tools they need to invest successfully. A manufactured sense of urgency encourages users to overtrade on their portfolio, contributing to market volatility
and diminishing returns over time. Conclusion: Our analysis considers the relationship between the interface, the user experience, and investment practices. As such, this paper helps readers recognize how technologies that promise to increase inclusion can actually exacerbate existing
socioeconomic inequalities.
Review of Research: Critical Interface Analysis as a Heuristic for Justice-Focused, Community-Engaged Design Research
Authors: Shivers-McNair Ann
Published: November 2023

Purpose:In this review of research, I examine Brock's (2018) critical technocultural discourse analysis approach and Sano-Franchini's (2018) critical interface analysis approach as two methods for critical interface analysis that are useful not only for critique but also for
community-engaged design work. Specifically, critical interface analysis can offer a more expansive approach to heuristic evaluation that offers design researchers strategies for a) engaging community members in critical conversations and b) including communities and stakeholders in the design
research process in the spirit of justice-focused co-design. Method:I place critical interface analysis in conversation with heuristic evaluation, highlighting similarities, differences, and possibilities for rethinking and expanding each through the connection. Results: I describe
how critical interface analysis heuristics from Brock (2018) and Sano-Franchini (2018) can be applied to support layered community engagement throughout design research processes: specifically, in (1) language setting, (2) research plans, (3) participatory analysis, and (4) research evaluation.
Conclusion: The approaches to critical interface analysis discussed here afford people in traditionally privileged design research roles (in academic, industry, and public sector institutions) a way to honor the experiences and expertise of community members by not only reflecting on
the ways they contribute to and are impacted by designs, but also collaborating with them on critical interface analysis.
Effect of Internal Audit of Cash Disbursements on Internal Control of Cash Disbursements
Authors: Fauziah Salma Muna , Mialasmaya Siti , Ramdani Adam , Damayanti Indah , Purana R. Deni
Published: November 2023

The present research investigates the impact of Internal Cash Audit on the Internal Control of Cash Expenditure within a poultry farming enterprise in Bandung. This study aims to examine and assess the impact of Internal Cash Audit on the Internal Control of Cash Expenditure within the broiler chicken farming industry.
The research methodology employed in this study is quantitative, involving gathering data through the distribution of questionnaires and subsequent statistical analysis. The study population comprises personnel engaged in the organization's financial operations and internal control procedures.
The study's results suggest that Internal Cash Audit remarkably affects the Internal Control of Cash Expenditure. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of cash expenditure transactions and associated documentation, internal auditors can detect any discrepancies or irregularities that could potentially jeopardize the organization. Furthermore, the research emphasizes the significance of deploying efficient internal control mechanisms to guarantee precise and regulated cash outflows.
The findings of this study enhance comprehension of the correlation between Internal Cash Audit and the Internal Control of Cash Expenditure within the distinct setting of the poultry farming sector. The study's results may guide the organization's leadership in enhancing its internal control mechanisms and maximizing the efficiency of its Internal Cash Audit procedures.
Effect of Work Motivation and Discipline on Employee Performance
Authors: Arlando Abraham Dwi , Hardiyana Aan , Kadir Kadir , Coenraad Dhea Perdana
Published: November 2023

This study intends to look into and assess how motivation and work ethics affect employee performance at one of Bandung's technology, information, and communication enterprises. Path analysis is the research methodology employed since this study aims to understand how employee performance is related to motivation and work ethic. Additionally, it seeks to comprehend the link structure and the impact of predetermined research variables.
According to the research's findings, motivation greatly influences employee performance. Workplace discipline has a significant impact on how well employees perform. Motivation and work discipline significantly impact how healthy employees perform at one of the businesses in Bandung's telecommunications sector. According to the study's findings, one of the companies in Bandung's telecommunications industry has motivated and disciplined employees who are moving in the right direction.
Effect of Intrinsic Motivation and Competence on Employee Performance
Authors: Permana Dani , Rinawati Nenny , Titi Titi , Supartini Tini
Published: November 2023

This study aims to ascertain how intrinsic motivation and skilfulness affect employee performance in one of Bandung's highway development and operation enterprises. Both descriptive and verificative research techniques are employed. A sample of 39 employees from one of the highway development and operation companies in Bandung were polled to gather data and information for the study.
It is clear from the research's path analysis findings that the intrinsic motivation variable has a favourable impact on employee performance. Employee performance is positively influenced by the competence variable. According to the conclusions and recommendations drawn from the research, management should preserve and enhance motivation and competence.
Web-Based Coffee Inventory Application
Authors: Alifadillah Alifadillah , Supriatna Haris
Published: November 2023

This study aims to gain insights into the inventory requirements of a coffee shop, develop and deploy a web-based application to enhance inventory management efficiency and assess the effects of this implementation on the coffee shop's operational processes. The methodology employed encompasses a blend of qualitative and quantitative techniques for data collecting, encompassing interviews, observations, and system testing. These methods are utilized to develop a comprehensive comprehension of the current inventory system and evaluate the efficacy of the recently built web application.
The findings indicate that implementing the application resulted in a substantial enhancement in inventory management. This condition was achieved through the provision of real-time inventory tracking, a reduction in errors associated with manual recording, and an overall improvement in operational efficiency. The coffee shop workers responded positively to the product, highlighting its user-friendly nature and time-saving capabilities.
Nevertheless, the study posits that forthcoming research should contemplate integrating elements such as predictive analytics to enhance stock management capabilities and develop a mobile iteration to augment flexibility and user-friendliness. This study provides additional evidence to reinforce the importance of implementing digital transformations in small-scale enterprises to address prevalent operational obstacles.
Growth Performance and Biochemical Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Reared in Membrane Bioreactor Treated Wastewater
Authors: Mwendwa Rachel , Wawire Michael , Kahenya Peter , Oyoo Edwin
Published: November 2023

The aquaculture sector in Africa has great potential for growth; however, it faces several challenges, one of them being the scarcity of clean water. This prompts the need for water recycling. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of rearing Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using municipal wastewater treated with membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology. A total of 270 Nile tilapia fingerlings (0.15±0.05 g) were reared in three treatment groups in triplicate. There were 2 treatments, including; MBR treated wastewater and stabilization pond treated wastewater (maturation pond), while the municipal tap water was used as the control. The growth performance (weight and length) of the fish was monitored over a 24-week period. After the experimental period, the biochemical composition of the fish muscle was analysed using standard AOAC methods. The results showed that the highest weight gain, length gain, survival rate, and specific growth were obtained in the fish in the control followed by the MBR treatment. Additionally, the crude protein, as well as the crude fiber and dry matter, were significantly higher in the fish in the maturation ponds at 23.10%, 0.29%, and 25.35%, respectively, while the crude ash was highest in the MBR at 1.22%. Results also showed that the MBR and maturation pond treatments meet the permissible levels for BOD, COD, NH4, and NO3 for water to be used in aquaculture. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the fish was mainly from the feed, with copper being the highest contaminant at 1.75 mg/100 g. In conclusion, both the MBR and maturation pond treated wastewater are viable for use in the rearing of Nile tilapia without adverse effect on the growth. However, MBR treatment showed better growth performance, suggesting that it could be used to increase productivity in fish farming.
Intelligent Computing and Consumer Support Applications
Authors:   Tiako University in Oklahma, USA, Tiako Pierre
Published: November 2023

This book introduces a collection of selected papers presented online at the 2022 OkIP Academia & Industry Convention conferences in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, on October 3-6, 2022. The document is composed of three Parts. Part I (three chapters) includes articles addressing various challenges and perspectives in Deep Learning and the Cognitive Domain. Recent progress appears in Part II (two chapters). Lastly, Part III (three chapters) presents advances in Sustainability, health IT, and the Digital Economy, emphasizing Consumer Assistance and Support. One of the missions of the Academia & Industry Convention series is to promote quality research and development in a diverse and inclusive environment. This event had authors and participants from around the world with diverse origins, experiences, and backgrounds. They are all affiliated with organizations, industries, academic institutions, and governments. The international program committees thank those who submitted papers for consideration. Of all the submissions received, 37% were from Europe, 31% from North and South America, 17% from Asia and the Middle East, 18% from Europe, and 15% from North & South-Sahara Africa. Two to three experts in the field peer-reviewed each submitted paper for originality, relevance, contribution, structure, clarity, appropriateness, discussion, and conclusion. The overall manuscript acceptance rate for full papers was 25%; 36% of the remaining proposals were accepted as short, poster, or abstract papers. We are grateful to our many colleagues who offered their services to make the event successful and help prepare this document. We want to thank the Distinguished Keynote Speakers from academia and the industry whose reputation and name recognition were big selling points in pre-event marketing. Notably, Nvidia Corporation Jyotika Athavale’s performance at the event made the attendees’ experience. We would also like to thank the General and Technical Program Committee members who helped organize this event; their names appear on the subsequent pages. We express our gratitude to all the authors of this book and the speakers who shared their research results. We are also grateful to all the staff of Oklahoma International Publishing for the excellent professional service they provided for this book project and the overall event organization.
LitP: Language-integrated Tensor Parallelism
Authors: Kramer Philipp
Published: November 2023

LitP, is a new data-parallel programming model for .NET respectively C#. It has been designed specifically to run data-parallel calculations in a managed runtime system. It can be used to solve a wide range of problems. Programs are described in vectorized form, but abstract from low-level architectural details of the target hardware. This allows for a good compromise between simplicity and performance. The presented library currently targets GPUs and CPUs, but is in principle well suited to any kind of general purpose, parallel processing unit.
Safety of The Cameroonian Consumer in eCommerce
Authors: Tiako Irene , Tiako Pierre
Published: November 2023

The exponential development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has considerably impacted e-technologies, particularly e-commerce, e-banking, e-payment, etc. This rapid evolution is materialized in Cameroon by the national high-bandwidth fiber optic backbone of more than 100,000 km serving all departments. International connectivity is diversified, and an ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) submarine cable is under construction with a landing point in Kribi. An optical fiber connects Cameroon to Brazil. One of the players in e-commerce is the consumer who purchases using this technology through which enormous financial resources are transited. These financial means, which are in digital form, attract malicious people who would like to exploit the flaws of e-commerce to take advantage of them. The latter will carry out multiple attacks to weaken the system. In Cameroon, do regulatory and technological measures sufficiently protect the consumer when shopping online? First, we will present the e-commercial environment with all the links composing the potential attacks. In the second step, we will present the measures to protect the Cameroonian consumer when shopping. This protection is achieved both by regulations and by the technological means implemented by Cameroon.
Advances and Intelligent Prospects in Veterinary Sterilization Equipment
Authors: Jobe Tom , Pai Kedar , Timmons Chris , Bratcher Chris
Published: November 2023

This paper describes the recent advances in the development of veterinary sterilization equipment. An analysis of autoclaves, dry-heat, chemical, and plasma sterilizers utilized in veterinary applications is performed to illustrate the state of available commercial instruments. The technical and commercial benefits of each technology are examined in the comparison, including the environmental impact. Prospects of sterilization using Artificial Intelligence tools are briefly discussed.
Exploring The Effects Of Annealing Temperature on Structural and Magnetic Properties of Low-Level Neodymium-Substituted Strontium Hexaferrite Synthesized Via Combustion Method
Authors: DEMİR Esin , SÜNBÜL Sefa Emre , İCİN Kürşat
Published: November 2023

This study investigates the impact of annealing temperature on the structural and magnetic attributes of Nd-substituted strontium hexaferrite (Sr0.9Nd0.1Fe12O19). The research demonstrated that as the annealing temperature increased, diffusion accelerated, thereby inducing a transformation into the SrFe12O19 phase and enhancing hard magnetic properties. The annealing process also significantly impacted the bonding structure, specifically affecting the presence of N-O bonds. Peak intensities escalated until 1100°C, subsequently declining due to the emergence of a composite structure (SrFe12O19+α-Fe2O3) arising from the Nd substitution. Importantly, the coercive field of the compound substantially increased post-annealing, attaining a peak at 1100°C (5.21 kOe) from 0.52 kOe pre-annealing, indicating that annealing amplifies resistance to demagnetization. Furthermore, both remanent magnetization and saturation magnetization values improved, reaching maximum values at 1100°C, measuring 40.2 emu/g and 61.5 emu/g, respectively.
النقد الدلالي في المصنفات الكلامية لعلماء الإمامية كتاب (إشراق اللاهوت في نقد شرح الياقوت) للسيد عميد الدين عبد المطلب( 754 هـ) أنموذجاً
Authors: علي مسلم مقداد
Published: November 2023

يعدُّ علم الدلالة علمًا نظريًا، كثيرًا ما ينتاب مسائلَه الجدلُ، وتتنازع تطبيقاته الآراءُ المختلفة، ولا سيما المباحثُ الدلالية التي تنبني عليها المعارف الدينية والأصول العقديَّة، فقد احتدمت النقاشات والمناظرات بين علماء الكلام على فهم النص الديني والاستدلال على العقائد، ومن هذا المخاض برز ما يمكن تسميته بالنقد الدلالي في المصنفات الكلامية.

وهذا البحث يسلط الضوء على مفهوم النقد الدلالي ومظاهره عند الفقيه الإمامي السيد عميد الدين عبد المطلب( 754 هـ)، بالنظر في سفره الكلامي (إشراق اللاهوت) الذي خصَّه بنقد كتاب خاله وأستاذه العلامة الحلي( 726 هـ) المسمى (أنوار الملكوت في شرح الياقوت).

وقد خلص البحث إلى جملة من النتائج أهمها: أن مفهوم النقد الدلالي عند السيد عميد الدين مفهوم واسع يتشظى إلى عدة حيثيات، ألمعها (الاعتراض والتقويم) الذي أظهر فيها الناقد تمكننا دلاليا ولغويا أفضى إلى آراء تضاهي ما توصل إليه حديثًا الدلاليون الغربيون.
Çocuk Gelişimi Öğrencilerinin Staj Sürecinde 4-6 Yaş Dönemindeki Okul Öncesi Öğrencilerinin Gelişim Alanlarına İlişkin Gözlemleri
Authors: EPÇAÇAN Uğur , BAHÇECİ Ferhat , EPÇAÇAN Cevdet
Published: November 2023

Bu araştırma, tarama modelinde desenlenmiş betimsel bir araştırmadır. Okul öncesi eğitim kurumlarında okuyan 4-6 yaş dönemindeki öğrencilerin gelişim alanları, üniversite öğrencilerinin yaptığı bir yıllık staj gözlemleri doğrultusunda yaş ve cinsiyet değişkenlerine göre incelenmiştir. Araştırmaya 28 üniversite öğrencisi gözlemci olarak katılmış olup çalışma grubu 454 okul öncesi öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Analizlerde bağımsız gruplar t-testi, betimsel istatistik ve tek-yönlü anova kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçları bağlamında okul öncesi eğitimi öğrencilerinin, tüm gelişim alanlarında, motor, bilişsel, dil, sosyal-duygusal ve öz bakım becerileri açısından cinsiyet değişkenine göre denk olduğu, cinsiyetin fark oluşturacak bir durum teşkil etmediği tespit edilmiştir. Yaş değişkeni açısından tüm gelişim alanlarında, 5 yaş grubu öğrencilerinin ortalamasının, diğer yaş grubundaki öğrencilerden daha fazla olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Motor beceriler açısından 5 yaş ile 6 yaş öğrencileri arasında 5 yaş lehine, bilişsel beceriler açısından 4 yaş ile 5 yaş öğrencileri arasında 5 yaş lehine ve öz bakım becerileri açısından 5 yaş ile 6 yaş öğrencileri arasında 5 yaş grubu lehine anlamlı fark olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuca göre motor, bilişsel ve öz bakım becerileri açısından yaş faktörünün önemli bir değişken olduğu söylenebilir. Ancak gruplar arasında yaş değişkenine göre dil becerileri ve sosyal-duygusal beceriler açısından anlamlı bir fark olmadığı belirlenmiştir.
Kültür ve Medeniyet Tartışmaları Bağlamında İslâm Medeniyetinin Türk Eğitim Sistemindeki Yeri
Authors: AYDIN Faruk
Published: November 2023

İslâm medeniyeti, temeli İslâm peygamberi Hazreti Muhammed (sav) tarafından atılan vahiy eksenli bir medeniyettir. Bu eşsiz medeniyet tecrübesi kıtaları aşan hakimiyet alanıyla asırlar boyu insanlık için hep taze bir soluk olagelmiştir. Ulusçuluk akımları ve sanayi inkılabının da etkisiyle Batı uygarlığı karşısında gerilemeye başlayan İslâm medeniyeti, son temsilcisi Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun da parçalanıp dağılmasıyla yaşanmış bitmiş bir tecrübe olarak medeniyet tarihindeki yerini almıştır. İslâm medeniyetinin yeniden toparlanması ve ihyası için çare olacağı düşünülerek geliştirilen fikir akımları ekseninde gerçekleştirilen kültür ve medeniyet tartışmaları, süreç içerisinde kendi kültür ve medeniyet kodlarına özgü çözüm geliştirme başarısı gösteremeyen düşünürlerin Batı mukallitliğine evrilen birtakım yaklaşımlar sergilemeleri ile sonuçlanmıştır. Böylelikle İslâm medeniyetine ait değerler adeta yok sayılmış ve var olan kültürel kodlar görmezden gelinmiştir. Söz konusu bakış açısı Cumhuriyet dönemiyle birlikte eğitim sistemine de yansımış, Batılı tarzda laik bir eğitim sistemi hayata geçirilmiştir. Siyasi iktidarların eğitim politikası çerçevesinde kültür ve medeniyet değerlerinin aktarımına ilişkin dönem dönem farklı uygulamaların hayata geçirildiği görülmektedir. 2015 yılında bağımsız bir disiplin olarak uygulamaya alınan İslâm Kültür ve Medeniyeti dersi, İslâm medeniyeti açısından bir kazanım olarak görülebilecekse de eğitim sisteminde gerçek manada bir paradigma değişikliği ifade edebilmesi için söz konusu dersin içeriğinin zenginleştirilerek, alana özgü öğretmenler tarafından tüm öğretim kurumlarında zorunlu olarak okutulması gerekmektedir.
Fra «bør» til «skal»
Authors: Børhaug Kjetil , Eide Helene Marie Kjærgård , Kvilhaugsvik Hanne , Lotsberg Dag Øyvind , Nordø Åsta Dyrnes , Olsen Torjer A. , Rydland Håvard Thorsen , Sataøen Svein Ole
Published: November 2023

Rammeplanen for barnehage former hverdagen til barna og de ansatte i barnehagen, og er et uttrykk for samfunnets rådende syn på barn og barns oppvekst. Denne antologien undersøker hvordan den gjeldende rammeplanen fra 2017 virker i barnehagen og i barnehagefeltet – fra ulike vinkler og gjennom ulike metoder og typer av kilder. Antologien tar opp to overgripende tema: Først, hvordan barnehagemyndigheter, barnehageeiere, ansatte og andre aktører forstår mål og intensjoner med rammeplanen, og hvordan de erfarer å ta den i bruk. For det andre, undersøker antologien hvordan de samme aktørene bruker rammeplanen gjennom dypdykk på utvalgte områder: fagområdene i barnehagen, progresjon som arbeidsmåte i barnehagen, samiske perspektiver, og arbeid med barns overgang fra hjemmet til barnehagen, internt i barnehagen og fra barnehagen til skolen. I tillegg undersøkes betydningen av en styrket eierrolle og kommunenes rolle som tilsynsmyndighet.
Antologien passer for bachelor- og masterstudenter og forskere i barnehagelærerutdanninger, styrer- og lederutdanninger, samt for barnehageansatte og andre innen barnehagefeltet.
STRATEGI EFEKTIF PEMBERANTASAN KORUPSI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hendarto Deni , Sulistyo Eko
Published: November 2023

The corruption that occurs in Indonesia is very worrying and has an extraordinary negative impact on almost all aspects of life. Therefore, there needs to be an effective strategy that can be used to overcome this problem. The aim of this research is to discuss various strategies that have been implemented and which can be the basis for a more effective eradication of corruption in Indonesia. This research uses a literature study method, which includes collecting, reading and documenting literature relevant to the research topic. The literature referred to is in the form of written works consisting of research results that have been published or not, and data sources are obtained from various sources, including books, journals and other references. Eradicating corruption requires public understanding of its negative impacts and developing a culture of integrity. The strategy to eradicate corruption must include changes in the behavior of officials, improved bureaucratic reform, increased supervision, firm law enforcement, and transparency in the management of state finances. Changes to laws and regulations that are more harmonious and comprehensive as well as better coordination between law enforcement agencies are key to eradicating corruption. The importance of strengthening an anti-corruption culture in society and effective education is also undeniable. Along with these efforts, Indonesia needs to ensure that the National Integrity System is well integrated, eliminating overlaps in corruption investigation authority between law enforcement agencies, and ensuring that these three institutions have equal roles and authority. With a holistic approach and comprehensive change, Indonesia can achieve a more effective eradication of corruption, contributing to improving societal welfare and national resilience in the future.
Role of the unfolded protein response in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Varma Deeksha , Sen Dwaipayan
Published: November 2023

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease which affects almost 1 percent of the population above the age of 60. It is is characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the striatum and substantia nigra, coupled with the formation of intracellular Lewy bodies in degenerating neurons. Recent evidence suggests endoplasmic reticulum stress as a common and prominent occurrence in the progression of Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis in the affected human brain. One of the cellular defense mechanism to combat endoplasmic reticulum stress due to excessive protein accumulation is through activation of the unfolded protein response pathway. In this review we focus on the impact and role of this unfolded protein response as a causative factor of Parkinson’s disease leading to neurodegeneration.
Electrophysiology of GABAergic transmission of single intergeniculate leaflet neurons in rat
Authors: Palus Katarzyna , Chrobok Łukasz , Lewandowski Marian
Published: November 2023

The intergeniculate leaflet (IGL) of the thalamus constitutes a small but important part of the neural network controlling circadian activity in rodents. It appears that IGL integrates photic cues from retina with non-photic information originating from different nonspecific brain systems. Subsequently, this integrated signal is passed to the master biological clock – the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN). The common neurotransmitter of biological clock neural structures, the gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) is expressed in many, if not all, IGL and SCN neurons. Whole-cell patch clamp in vitro electrophysiological experiments were performed in order to evaluate GABA’s influence on single IGL neurons in rat. Most neurons were hyperpolarized by GABA application and this effect was caused by activation of GABAA as well as GABAB receptors. The presence of GABAB receptors in rat’s IGL has been suggested for the first time.
The role of phonological awareness in treatments of dyslexic primary school children
Authors: Pape-Neumann Julia , Ermingen-Marbach Muna , Grande Marion , Willmes Klaus , Heim Stefan
Published: November 2023

The present study investigated whether phonological awareness training is an effective intervention to significantly improve reading in German dyslexic third and fourth graders with a phonological awareness deficit, and whether these children can equally benefit from a phonology-based reading training or a visually-based reading training. German speaking dyslexic elementary school children (n=30; M=9.8 years) were matched by forming triplets based on IQ, reading quotient and phonological awareness and then randomly assigned to one out of three interventions (n=10): a phonological awareness training, a phonology-based reading training (phonics instruction), and a visually-based reading training (repeated reading of sight words). A total of 20 training sessions (30 minutes each) were distributed over four weeks. Typical readers (n=10; M=9.5 years) were assigned to the control group. Phonological awareness training directly improves reading comprehension in German dyslexic children with a phonological awareness deficit. However, these children can equally benefit from a visually-based reading training. In contrast, the phonology-based reading training has a direct selective effect on decoding but not on reading comprehension. Despite divergent short-term patterns, long-term improvement of reading comprehension and decoding is similar across all training groups, irrespective of the training method. Phonological awareness may but does not need to be part of reading remediation in dyslexic children with a phonological deficit when learning to read a consistent orthography. Rather, a visually-based reading strategy might compensate for the phonological deficit in dyslexic children after the initial stage of reading acquisition.
Comparative immunohistochemical study of the effects of pilocarpine on the mossy cells, mossy fibres and inhibitory neurones in murine dentate gyrus
Authors: Károly Norbert , Dobó Endre , Mihály András
Published: November 2023

Treatment with pilocarpine (PILO) induces variable degrees of loss of mossy cells (MCs) and mossy fibre (MF) sprouting in rodents, the relationships of which have not been examined in individual animals. Our aim was to test whether the loss of MCs and MF sprouting are coupled processes in PILO-treated rodents. Animals which exhibited intense PILO-induced convulsions for at least 30 min were used in this study. After a 2-month survival period, the incidence of epileptic seizures was checked individually by neuropeptide-Y (NPY) immunohistochemistry, and the numbers of MCs were counted by means of immunohistochemistry, for calretinin (CR) in mice and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in rats. MF sprouting was checked by using Timm’s silver-sulphide method for zinc. In our comparative studies, NPY immunohistochemistry resulted in more positive animals than on zinc staining. The CR immunoreactivity remained unchanged even in those mice that displayed MF sprouting and greatly increased NPY immunoreactivity. CR immunoreactivity was also verified after transection of the fornix to exclude the extrahippocampal source of this peptide. However, the CGRP immunoreactivity was severely reduced in those rats that exhibited simultaneous increases in zinc content and NPY immunoreactivity in the supragranular layer and stratum lucidum. Our findings suggest that the MCs survive PILO treatment in mice, but not in rats. There is direct evidence of a close relationship between the loss of MCs and MF sprouting in rats, but not in mice. Thus, similar PILO seizures may result from different changes in the neuronal circuits of rodents.