bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wyrok Izby Europejskiego Trybunału Praw Człowieka z dnia 14 marca 2023 r. w sprawie Georgiou przeciwko Grecji, skarga nr 57378/18
Authors: Szukis Wiktor
Published: March 2024

In March 2023, the European Court of Human Rights issued a judgment concerning the former President of the Greek Statistical Office. The case was described as a test of the Greek justice system, and the issue at stake was the reliability of published statistics relating to the functioning of both the national and the Community economy. Andreas Georgiou was President of ELSTAT, the Greek equivalent of the Polish Central Statistical Office, from 2010 to 2015. In its first year of office, it provided the European Statistical Office with statistics relating to the budget deficit in Greece for 2009. According to Greek law, the competence to make statistics public rested with the Executive Board of ELSTAT, not with the President himself. The Greek authorities accused him of having committed the offence of abuse of power. Georgiou, on the other hand, claimed that he had acted in accordance with the principles of the European Statistical Code of Practice. It provides that the heads of statistical offices are solely responsible for decisions on the content and timing of the publication of statistical information. The defendant faced up to 10 years in prison. The Court of First Instance found Georgiou not guilty. However, the court of second instance sentenced him to two years imprisonment. The Court of Cassation rejected the appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal without, however, referring to the defendant’s objections relating to the need to refer a question to the Court of Justice of the EU for a preliminary ruling. Before the sentence came into force, Georgiou left for the United States. In the present judgment, the ECtHR found a violation of the Convention. The judgment is expected to restore confidence in Greek statistics and demonstrate the independence of the statistical office from pressure from the authorities.
European genetic resources conservation in a rapidly changing world: three existential challenges for the crop, forest and animal domains in the 21st century
Authors: Lefèvre François , Bojkovski Danijela , Bou Dagher Kharrat Magda , Bozzano Michele , Charvolin-Lemaire Eléonore , Hiemstra Sipke Joost , Kraigher Hojka , Laloë Denis , Restoux Gwendal , Sharrock Suzanne , Sturaro Enrico , Van Hintum Theo , Westergren Marjana , Maxted Nigel
Published: March 2024

Even though genetic resources represent a fundamental reservoir of options to achieve sustainable development goals in a changing world, they are overlooked in the policy agenda and severely threatened. The conservation of genetic resources relies on complementary in situ and ex situ approaches appropriately designed for each type of organism. Environmental and socioeconomic changes raise new challenges and opportunities for sustainable use and conservation of genetic resources.
Aiming at a more integrated and adaptive approach, European scientists and genetic resources managers with long experience in the agricultural crop, animal and forestry domains joined their expertise to address three critical challenges: (1) how to adapt genetic resources conservation strategies to climate change, (2) how to promote in situ conservation strategies and (3) how can genetic resources conservation contribute to and benefit from agroecological systems. We present here 31 evidence-based statements and 88 key recommendations elaborated around these questions for policymakers, conservation actors and the scientific community.
We anticipate that stakeholders in other genetic resources domains and biodiversity conservation actors across the globe will have interest in these crosscutting and multi-actor recommendations, which support several biodiversity conservation policies and practices.
How Can We Treat If We Do Not Measure: A Systematic Review of Neurogenic Bowel Objective Measures
Authors: Stampas Argy , Patel Amisha , Luthra Komal , Dicks Madeline , Korupolu Radha , Neshatian Leila , Triadafilopoulos George
Published: March 2024

Background:

Guidelines fail to recommend objective measures to assist with treatment of neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) in spinal cord injury (SCI).

Objectives:

The main objective was to review the literature to identify the objective measures used in all NBD populations and to present their results and any correlations performed to validated subjective measures.

Methods:

A systematic review of the literature was performed in accordance with PRISMA (2020) guidelines, including all records from January 2012 to May 2023 with MeSH terms like “neurogenic bowel” indexed in the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Trials Register, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Abstracts were excluded if they did not include objective measures or if they only mentioned the esophagus, stomach, and/or small bowel. Records were screened independently by at least two collaborators, and differences were resolved by unanimous agreement.

Results:

There were 1290 records identified pertaining to NBD. After duplicates were removed, the remaining records were screened for a total of 49 records. Forty-one records (82%) included subjective measures. Two-thirds of the articles involved the population with SCI/disease (n = 552) and one-third were non-SCI NBD (n = 476). Objective measures were categorized as (1) transit time, (2) anorectal physiology testing, and (3) miscellaneous. Of the 38 articles presenting results, only 16 (42%) performed correlations of objective measures to subjective measures.

Conclusion:

There is an abundance of literature supporting the use of objective outcome measures for NBD in SCI. Strong correlations of subjective measures to objective outcome measures were generally lacking, supporting the need to use both measures to help with NBD management.
The independence of central banks: a reductio ad absurdum
Authors: Pohoață Ion , Diaconașu Delia-Elena , Negru Ioana
Published: March 2024

This paper testifies to the fact that the proclaimed independence of central banks, as conceived by its founders, is nothing more than a chimera. We demonstrate that the hypothesis ‘inflation is a purely monetary phenomenon’ does not substantiate the case for independence. Further, the portrayal of the conservative central banker, the imaginary principal-agent contract, the alleged financial autonomy, along with the ban on budgetary financing, amount to flawed logic in arguing for the independence of the central bank. We also highlight that the idea of independence is not convincing due to the absence of well-defined outlines in its operational toolbox and the system of rules it relies upon.
OPTIMISATION OF ENTERPRISE COSTS IN THE MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors:   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Gvozdej Nataliia
Published: March 2024

The main goal of an enterprise in a market environment is to increase the competitiveness of production and maximize profits, which is defined as the difference between income from the sale of goods and the current costs of their creation and sale, so it is difficult to overestimate the role of cost analysis and management.
PRICING POLICY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE ENTERPRISE AND ITS PRODUCTION RESOURCES
Authors:   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Demchenko Tetyana
Published: March 2024

The efficiency of the economic activity of an enterprise, regardless of its form of ownership, organizational and legal form, industry specifics, scale of activity, largely depends on the efficiency of organizing accounting and debugging information flows in order to meet the needs of internal and external users. This requires constant improvement of financial and management accounting, including accounting for income, expenses of the enterprise, and performance results.
THE TAX COMPONENT OF THE STATE’S BUDGETARY RESOURCES
Authors:   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Vinnytska Oksana
Published: March 2024

The state’s tax policy cannot be good or bad, it must be adequate to the challenges of today. It is the basis for the effective functioning of the PFM system, structural economic reforms, solving the problems of Ukraine’s social and economic development, and creating financial support for the country’s defense capability.
Algebraic Curvature Tensors of Einstein and Weakly Einstein Model Spaces
Authors: Shapiro Roberta
Published: March 2024

This research investigates the restrictions on the symmetric bilinear form with associated algebraic curvature tensor R in Einstein and Weakly Einstein model spaces. We show that if a model space is Einstein and has a positive definite inner product, then: if the scalar curvature is non-negative, the model space has constant sectional curvature, and if the scalar curvature is negative, the matrix associated to the symmetric bilinear form can have at most two eigenvalues.
Modeling Sexual Violence within the Homelessness Population through an Agent-Based Approach
Authors: Acevedo Vanessa , Chowdhury Laura Smith
Published: March 2024

Sexual violence is an unfortunate crime of opportunity, requiring an offender and a victim. We develop a model that simulates the occurrence of sexually violent events in an urban environment. Here, we take the victims to be homeless individuals since studies find that sexual violence is increasing in homeless communities. We modify an agent-based model for residential burglaries to incorporate non-stationary victims. The residential burglary simulations evolve by having the target house attractiveness increase when nearby residences were burgled, modeling the `broken window effect'. In the case of sexual violence, the victim is non-stationary, yet both offenders and victims visit locations, such as homeless shelters, based on their own perceptions of attractiveness. The attractiveness level of a location is affected by previous events, however, victims and offenders will consider an event differently. We allow for different victim behaviors, such as a risky lifestyle or being at the wrong place at the wrong time. We compare the resulting simulations to the events in San Francisco, CA. The simulated results agree with the expected behavior for the different types of victim behaviors. Moreover, the results show that simulated events are concentrated in regions near homeless shelters. We then tested the model with an increase in the generation of victim agents, observing the outcome for an increase in the number of homeless individuals. Initial increases in the victim generation rate substantially increase the overall amount of crime. However, after a certain level, increasing the number of victims does not increase the crime rates.
Rotation Symmetries of Sequential Matrices with Applications to the Jacobi Symbol
Authors: Ayub Yemeen , Samuels Charles L
Published: March 2024

Using an action of the dihedral group on sets of square matrices, we identify various symmetry properties of sequential matrices with integer entries. We then use those properties to identify new symmetries involving the Legendre and Jacobi symbols. Our work generalizes several well-known facts in quadratic reciprocity.
Distribution and Properties of the Critical Values of Random Polynomials With Non-Independent and Non-Identically Distributed Roots
Authors: Collins Megan
Published: March 2024

This paper considers the pairing between the distribution of the roots and the distribution of the critical values of random polynomials.  The primary model of random polynomial considered in this paper consists of monic polynomials of degree n with a single complex variable z where the roots of the random polynomial are complex valued random variables that are chosen from two independent sequences of iid, complex valued random variables.  The distribution of the random variables from each of the two sequences are different, producing roots of the random polynomial which have non-identical distributions.  Furthermore, both the iid, complex valued random variables from one of the sequences of random variables and the complex conjugates of those random variables are roots of the random polynomial.  Hence, this model of monic random polynomials of degree n has roots that are random variables which are not independent, due to the dependence based on complex conjugates, and the non-identical distributions which arise from the use of the two independent sequences.  This paper also describes the relationship between the roots and critical values of monic random polynomials of degree n where the roots are chosen to be random variables and their complex conjugates where the random variables are from a sequence of iid complex valued random variables.
A Theorem on Indifference Graphs
Authors: Hilmer Kieran , Pinchasi Rom , Ponomarenko Vadim
Published: March 2024

An indifference graph P has as vertices a set of points on the real line, with an edge between every two points at most 1 apart.  For every point x in P, we set N(x) to be the set of points that are adjacent to x.   Fix an indifference graph P, and a positive integer k.  Suppose that for every x in P, k divides |N(x)|.  We show that the number of points in P is also divisible by k.
Mountain Counting
Authors: Thomas Aaron , May Russell
Published: March 2024

We investigate the combinatorial objects of mountains of spheres, which are three-dimensional variants of two-dimensional fountains of coins. A mountain can be decomposed into a sequence of fountains, and this decomposition leads to a recurrence relation. We obtain a closed-form solution for their counts based on this recurrence relation. Lastly, we discuss the computational feasibility of this enumeration.
A Comparison Between Stochastic and Deterministic Models of a Biological Oscillator
Authors: Ji Howard , Solheid Jackson , Gu Junhao
Published: March 2024

We look at the behavior of biological oscillators, specifically analyzing a genetic circuit that has oscillatory behavior. Implementing the system in deterministic and stochastic models, we compare the two models using various tests and analyze the effect of stochastic noise on these oscillations. We first investigate the effect of volume and find that at small system volumes, stochastic events cause the system to exhibit more sporadic oscillations and a longer period of oscillation. Next, we develop classification systems for discerning the boundary in the parameter space where the model begins to show oscillations. This is more challenging in the stochastic model, due to persistent fluctuations. We compare different methods of analysis of our deterministic and stochastic models and visualize the conditions which lead to oscillation in each model. We find that the parameter range of oscillation is larger in the stochastic model than in the deterministic model. Finally, we find an increased rate of mRNA production can create greater noise in a system and amplify the difference between a stochastic and deterministic system.
Runs of Consecutive Integers Having the Same Number of Divisors
Authors: Spătaru Vlad-Titus
Published: March 2024

Our objective is to provide an upper bound for the length ℓN of the longest run of consecutive integers smaller than N which have the same number of divisors. We prove in an elementary way that log ℓN << (log N log log N)λ, where λ=1/2. Using estimates for the Jacobsthal function, we then improve the result to λ=1/3.
An Empirical Analysis of the Effect of Ballot Truncation on Ranked-Choice Electoral Outcomes
Authors: Dickerson Mallory , Martin Erin , McCune David
Published: March 2024

In ranked-choice elections voters cast preference ballots which provide a voter's ranking of the candidates. The method of ranked-choice voting (RCV) chooses a winner by using voter preferences to simulate a series of runoff elections. Some jurisdictions which use RCV limit the number of candidates that voters can rank on the ballot, imposing what we term a truncation level, which is the number of candidates that voters are allowed to rank. Given fixed voter preferences, the winner of the election can change if we impose different truncation levels.  We use a database of 1183 real-world ranked-choice elections to empirically analyze the potential effects of imposing different truncation levels in ranked-choice elections. Our general finding is that if the truncation level is at least three then restricting the number of candidates on the ballot rarely affects the election winner.
INFLUENCE OF THE APPLYING MODE OF THE ANTIFRICTION COATING BY ULTRASONIC TREATMENT ON THE ROUGHNESS OF THE TREATED SURFACE
Authors:   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, KOROLEV Albert V. , KOROLEV Andrey A. ,   Saratov State Academy of Law, BONDAREVA Albina S. ,   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov
Published: March 2024

The article presents an experimental study of the effect of the ultrasonic diamond smoothing mode on the surface roughness of the roller bearing roller end face in the presence of graphite nanopowder on the treated surface. In the presence of graphite nanopowder on the surface, the diamond smoothing process is accompanied by the formation of a solid antifriction coating on the treated surface, which can affect the formation of the microrelief of the treated surface. The design of an ultrasonic installation is described for diamond smoothing of the rollers end surface with the possibility of simultaneous application of a solid antifriction coating to this surface. The installation is assembled on the basis of a 16K20 screw-cutting machine. It consists of a device for installing rollers in the chuck of the lathe and an ultrasonic transducer mounted on the caliper of the machine. A diamond tip was used as a working tool in this device which was attached to the end of the oscillation concentrator of the ultrasonic transducer. Axle box bearing rollers of 36-42726E2M series (GOST 18855-94) were used as experimental samples. The subject of research was regression dependences of the influence of ultrasonic processing mode on the treated surface roughness. Full factorial experiment method was used to conduct the research. The tool tip rounding radius, tool transverse feed, specimen rotation speed, and tool pressure force on the machined surface of the specimen were used as varying factors. The power-law dependence of treatment indices on the adopted varying factors was taken as a mathematical model. It is shown that the greatest influence on the surface roughness is exerted by the tool transverse feed and the diamond tip rounding radius.
PARALLELIZING OF COMPUTATIONS ON A GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT FOR ACCELERATING BOUNDARY ELEMENT CALCULATIONS IN MECHANICS
Authors:   Joint Institute of Mechanical Engineering of the NAS of Belarus, SHERBAKOV Sergei S. , POLESTCHUK Mikhail M. ,   Belarusian State University, MARMYSH Dzianis E. ,   Belarusian State University
Published: March 2024

In solving problems of computer modeling using various methods, accuracy and computational efficiency questions always arise. This study explores the application of two modifications of the boundary element method to solve the problem of potential distribution within a closed two-dimensional domain with a uniform potential distribution on its boundary. The first modification involves using three nonlinear shape functions instead of one. The second modification applies the Galerkin method to the boundary element approach with three nonlinear shape functions. The essence of this modification lies in the fact that the system of equations is formulated in integral form over the entire boundary element, rather than at collocation points. In addition to this, the paper describes and investigates the advantages and disadvantages of the smoothing modification applied to these approaches. Since the influence matrix consists of independently computable elements, parallelization of calculations using NVIDIA CUDA technology has been proposed to enhance computational efficiency, significantly accelerating the calculation of interaction matrix. The choice of this technology is advantageous due to the prevalence of NVIDIA graphics accelerators in almost every personal computer or laptop, as well as it is easy to use. The study presents an approach to the application of this technology and demonstrates the results, showing the acceleration of parallelized calculations which show the dependence on the number of boundary elements. A comparison of the efficiency of the selected technology when applied to two methods, collocation and Galerkin, is also presented, indicating a significant speedup of up to 22 times by computing the influence matrix of the boundary elements.
Terapia miofuncional orofacial intensiva remota na desordem temporomandibular: relato de caso
Authors: Almeida Mariana Gomes , Oliveira Juliana de Almeida , Silva Thiffany Lopes da , Curado Marcelo de Morais , Ceniz Ana Paula Medeiros
Published: March 2024

A Desordem Temporomandibular (DTM) é caracterizada pela modificação no funcionamento habitual da Articulação Temporomandibular, causando desconforto ao indivíduo. Este estudo tem como objetivo, descrever a evolução de um caso de um paciente portador de DTM, tratado com terapia miofuncional orofacial (TMO) intensiva realizada por teleconsulta. Foi selecionado um indivíduo do gênero feminino, que apresentou DTM articular e muscular associada à dor miogênica (segundo o DC/TMD), com 21 an3os de idade. Este foi submetido à avaliação miofuncional orofacial com o AMIOFE-A e avaliação dos sintomas pelo protocolo ProDTMMulti. Após a avaliação, o indivíduo foi submetido à um protocolo de terapia miofuncional orofacial composta por 12 sessões, em 12 dias consecutivos, sob monitoramento da fonoaudióloga, pela plataforma Zoom. Após as 12 sessões, o indivíduo foi reavaliado e observou-se: redução os sintomas de DTM e a sensibilidade à palpação. Além disso, promoveram modificações favoráveis com relação às funções e estruturas estomatognáticas. Concluiu-se que a TMO intensiva remota mostrou-se uma opção eficiente na reabilitação do indivíduo portador de DTM selecionado na amostra.
Law Enforcement Effectiveness on Copyright Piracy: Case of Indonesia
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. dr. Antonius Suroyo, Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia, 0009-0004-6178-5195, Effendy Feri Satria Wicaksana , Prasetyo Mujiono Hafidh ,   Faculty of Law, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. dr. Antonius Suroyo, Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia, 0000-0001-8257-9308
Published: March 2024

Piracy, which is still a phenomenon in society, has even grown so rapidly that it has become a trend to produce and enjoy your own pirated films. learn how Indonesian law addresses cyber piracy of national films and how national film copyright protection works. The research method used in this article is doctrinal legal research. The legal rules used to reduce copyright piracy are in the form of the Copyright Law, Information and Electronic Transactions Law, Regulations of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and Regulations of the Minister of Communication and Information which are repressive, namely civil, administrative and criminal as well as preventive in nature. Law enforcement in Indonesia is still not effective because the level of public awareness and legal compliance is still not optimal, which is the main factor in the success of legal regulations.
Exploring Risk Factors Involved in The Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Study in A Quaternary Care Hospital - Chennai.
Authors:   Department of Clinical Research, Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045, Tamilnadu, India., Sahay Melina.I. , V Jagedeshwaran. ,   Department of Clinical Research, Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045, Tamilnadu, India., Mohideen.M.I Mohamed ,   Department of Clinical Research, Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045, Tamilnadu, India., kumar.K Monish ,   Department of Clinical Research, Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045, Tamilnadu, India., . Lakshman ,   Department of Clinical Research, Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045, Tamilnadu, India., .K Dr.Sriram.D ,   Department of Diabetology and Endocrinology, Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045, Tamilnadu, India, George Dr. Melvin ,   Department of Clinical Research, Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The study investigates the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its associated challenges, including co-morbidities and uncertain prognosis. Patients often face disease progression without clear identification of those at high risk for rapid advancement to end-stage renal disease. Conducted in a hospital setting, the research examines a cohort of adults with CKD to determine the rate of progression from early to advanced stages and identify predictors of rapid advancement. Methods: Patients meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria provided written consent before screening. The Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD-4) equation determined eGFR, and staging was based on admission results. Data were categorized into early and advanced stages according to eGFR values. Demographic details, clinical features, risk factors, comorbidities, laboratory results, and other supportive care information were extracted from hospital records. The collected data were analyzed to identify risk factors influencing CKD progression. Results: A comparative analysis of baseline characteristics revealed that age, gender, and BMI significantly contributed to the development of end-stage kidney disease. Key factors such as serum creatinine, serum uric acid, eGFR, random blood sugar, and fluid intake showed statistical significance in the progression of kidney disease. The risk of end-stage CKD was notably elevated with smoking, alcohol consumption, and increased fluid intake. Conclusion: The study demonstrated a significant association between CKD progression and parameters such as age, BMI, habits like alcohol intake and smoking, as well as clinical factors including serum creatinine, serum uric acid, eGFR, and random blood sugar. Patients with diabetes, coronary artery disease (CAD), and anemia exhibited a more accelerated decline in renal function. These factors can be modified through appropriate treatment.
The Effect of Population, HDI, Poverty, and PMDN Investment on Economic Growth in NTB Province
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram & Jl Majapahit no 62 Mataram, NTB, Indonesia, . Anggun , Dzul Fadlli Muhammad ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram & Jl Majapahit no 62 Mataram, NTB, Indonesia
Published: March 2024

Growth in the economy is a measure of the degree to which a nation is developing. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the degree to which the population, HDI, poverty, PMDN investment impact economic growth in NTB Province. The variable data used is for 10 regencies/cities in NTB for the period 2010 – 2022. This kind of quantitative research employing panel data regression analysis approaches is conducted utilizing skunder data from the NTB province's Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The findings demonstrated that economic growth is unaffected by the population and HDI, while economic growth is negatively affected and significantly by poverty, and economic growth is influenced positively and significantly by PMDN investment.
A perspective on how to improve the quality of life of elderly people living in rural areas
Authors: Khandre Ruchita Ramesh , Raut Abhishek , Gupta Subodh
Published: March 2024

Introduction: We are going to witness the demographic shift with the predictable trends of population ageing and thus need to understand healthy ageing. This study was aimed to understand factors that influence the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly. Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted in 4 selected villages including males and females of age group > 60 years of age. 20 elderly individuals and 10 elderly individuals were chosen for a free listing and pile sorting exercise respectively. Smith's index was calculated for a free listing. Multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis were conducted to do pile sorting of data. Data were analyzed using Flame v1.2 and Anthropac. Result: During free-listing, 54 salient items were identified. Financial stability, healthy living, self-sufficiency, and work engagement were the most frequent responses that came from the study subjects. 25 salient items that were repeated in the free-listing exercise were included for the pile-sorting. The piles generated ranged from 3-12. Later, 25 perceived items (factors) for improving quality of life were clustered into 5 groups (Role of harmonious family, healthy ageing, daily schedule activity, leisure time and external support). Conclusion: The elderly recognized that a harmonious family, healthy ageing, daily schedule with leisure activity, and Government support can all improve their quality of life.
Penerapan Model Team Assisted Individualization Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Oktavianus Randys , Baan Anastasia , Tanduk Rita
Published: March 2024

The objectives of this research are (1) to describe the teacher's ability to apply the Team Assisted Individualization type cooperative learning model to improve Indonesian language learning outcomes, (2) to describe students' Indonesian language learning outcomes through the application of the Team Assisted Individualization type cooperative learning model in class VIII students at State Middle Schools. 4 South Makale. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research. The data collection techniques used in this research were observation, interviews, tests, field notes and documentation. The results of this research show that 1) the teacher's ability to manage learning using the Team Assisted Individualization type cooperative learning model for students is classified as very good. This can be seen from the overall average score of 4.57 over the three meetings; 2) student learning outcomes increase with the Team Assisted Individualization learning model. This can be seen from the results of the initial test (pre-test) of 25 students, none of whom achieved a KKM score ≥ 70 because they only got an average score of 30.90, while in the final test (post-test) only 3 people did not complete it. of 25 students with an average score of 80.35. Classically and individually, students achieve completeness of the KKM score in the final test after being given treatment compared to the initial test before being given treatment.
Online Voting System Using Aes Algorithm with OTP Validation
Authors: Vishnu Natarajan  , Siddharth M. S  , Sajin Vaz J  , Rathi Pathi R
Published: March 2024

This project introduces the integrity of the electoral process and faces increasing challenges, primarily due to limited means of voter identification, which often rely solely on physical voter identification cards. As a result, vulnerability to fraudulent election practices has increased. To address these concerns, our project introduces an innovative solution that uses both Android and web applications to securely store and verify voter identities. The system incorporates a robust One-Time Password (OTP) authentication mechanism that uses the voter's unique ID for login and cross-checks with a centralized database. Admin-generated OTPs provide an additional layer of verification, thereby improving system security. This streamlined process not only speeds up voter verification but also reduces voting queue time, promising a more efficient and secure voting experience
Prediction of Slip for a Two-Wheel drive Tractor through MATLAB Simulink Model
Authors: Partha Sarathi Singha  , Avinash Kumar
Published: March 2024

The ability to pull is one of the primary distinctions between an automobile and a tractor. The tractor slippage has a significant impact on the pull. It is critical to keep slippage in the 8 to 15% range to achieve improved tractive efficiency, i.e., using more pull with the available power. As a result, slippage has a higher impact on the performance of a tractor-implement combination. Currently, slip is measured in the field using manual intervention. To solve this issue, a MATLAB Simulink model was developed to forecast the slip for a two-wheel drive tractor, and a micro-controller-based wheel slip measurement device was utilized to measure and validate the slip. In addition to saving time and costs, predicting slippage would lessen the laborious work that humans do during field testing. The developed model could also predict the actual speed of operation and the field capacity. The developed model predicted the slip within +4.03 to -4.55%, actual speed of operation within +3.83 to -2.70 % and field capacity within +3.44 to -7.09% relative deviation. The coefficient of determination was found close to 0.98 for all the three performance factors. The developed model is user friendly and efficient. This could help researcher to forecast the performance parameters without going to field.
Turmeric Plant Leaf Oversight, Diagnosis and Recommendation for Control of Diseases by Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi Camera System
Authors: Mahadeo Pisal  , Snehal Jadhav  , Urmila Patil
Published: March 2024

In the agriculture industry, disease identification is vital. As a rhizomatous crop, turmeric is widely recognized for its therapeutic use. It is vital to keep an eye on these crops. The most common diseases that affect turmeric leaves are leaf spots, leaf blotch, brown rot, dry rot, and leaf blight. The research creates a hardware system that enables early disease diagnosis and prevention before it affects the entire crop, resulting in high-quality agricultural production. Using k-means image segmentation, a database of various leaf pictures will be generated and handled. Pi camera interfaced with Raspberry Pi 4 hardware will be used to capture images of infected plants and will be used for further processing and analysis. Pesticides or insecticides will be recommended to farmers according to the status of plant disease through the use of friendly communication like WhatsApp or SMS.
Nesnelerin İnterneti Alanında Blokzincir Teknolojisinin Uygulamaları
Authors: SANLI Mustafa
Published: March 2024

Blokzincir teknolojisinin Nesnelerin İnterneti (IoT) alanında kullanımı, çok sayıda kullanıcının ve cihazın birlikte yer aldığı sistemlerde güveni, güvenliği ve verimliliği artırmak için umut verici bir fikir olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu çalışma, merkezi olmayan yapısı ve değiştirilemez kayıt tutma yeteneği sayesinde Blokzincir'in veri bütünlüğü, kimlik doğrulama ve ölçeklenebilirlik de dahil olmak üzere IoT sistemlerinin karşılaştığı temel zorluklara nasıl çözüm sağladığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Blokzincir teknolojisinin ve IoT'nin temel ilkeleri incelenmekte ve bu teknolojilerin birlikte kullanılması ile ortaya çıkan başarılı uygulamalara yer verilmektedir. Bu uygulamalarda Blokzincirin IoT cihazları arasında güvenli ve şeffaf veri alışverişini nasıl kolaylaştırdığı, güvensiz ortamlarda bilgi bütünlüğünü nasıl sağladığı incelenmektedir. Çalışmada aynı zamanda IoT süreçlerinin otomatikleştirilmesinde, aracıların azaltılmasında ve güvene dayalı işlemlerin gerçekleştirilmesinde akıllı sözleşmelerin rolü de incelenmektedir. Çalışma, var olan örnek olayları inceleyerek tedarik zincirleri, akıllı evler, sigortacılık ve enerji yönetimi gibi IoT kullanım alanlarında Blokzincirin uygulamalarına örnekler vermektedir. Ayrıca, Blokzincirin IoT çözümlerinde kullanımına örnek bir sistem çözümü oluşturmak amacıyla, gıda ürünlerinin ve sağlık malzemelerinin taşınması sırasındaki ortam verisini toplayarak bir veritabanına kaydeden ve akıllı sözleşme üzerinde tanımlanan durumlar gerçekleştiğinde belirlenen olayları tetikleyen bir sistemin tasarımı yapılmıştır. Sistemin donanım ve yazılım bileşenleri tasarlanmış, Blokzincir üzerinde yer alan bir akıllı sözleşme ve bu akıllı sözleşmenin kullanıcı arayüzü geliştirimiştir. Tasarlanan sistem, kullanılan sensörlerin farklılaştırılması ve akıllı sözleşme kodunun uyumlandırılmasıyla farklı sektörlerde ve kullanım alanında Blokzincir tabanlı IoT uygulamalarının geliştirilmesine ölçeklenebilir bir örnek oluşturmaktadır. Sunulan uygulama örnekleri ve tasarımı yapılan uçtan uca sistem çözümü, Blokzincirin güvenilir ve merkeziyetsiz IoT sistemleri için önemini vurgulamaktadır.
PERSONNEL SEARCH AND SELECTION: TRADITIONAL APPROACHES AND NEW TRENDS IN PERSONNEL WORK IN THE FAR EASTERN LABOR MARKET
Authors: Ланец Т.Н.
Published: March 2024

В практике работы с персоналом происходят трансформационные процессы в виде смены традиционных кадровых технологий на инновационные. В статье отражено влияние этих процессов на поиск и подбор персонала для крупных компаний нефтегазового сектора на дальневосточном рынке труда.

In the practice of working with personnel, transformational processes are taking place in the form of a change from traditional personnel technologies to innovative ones. The article reflects the impact of these processes on the search and selection of personnel for large companies in the oil and gas sector in the Far Eastern labor market.
Извлечение надежного сигнала из гетерогенных данных
Authors: Атласов Д. И. , Кравец О. Я.
Published: March 2024

Статья посвящена исследованию извлечения общего надежного сигнала из данных, разделенных на разнородные группы. Предлагается мягкая максиминная оценка максимального значения в качестве привлекательной с вычислительной точки зрения альтернативы, направленной на достижение баланса между объединенной оценкой и (жесткой) оценкой максимального значения. Рассматривается проблема извлечения общего сигнала из разнородных данных. Поскольку гетерогенность преобладает в крупномасштабных системах, цель - эффективный в вычислительном отношении оценщик (решение) с хорошими статистическими свойствами при различной степени неоднородности данных. Использование этой оценки может привести к более надежным оценкам для разнородных данных по сравнению с оценкой, которая не учитывает группировку, то есть объединенной оценкой. В крупномасштабных системах обработки данных, где обычно встречается неоднородность данных, вычислительный аспект оценки имеет решающее значение. В обоснование данного тезиса в статье приводится анализ эффективности мягкой максиминной оценки для крупномасштабных систем обработки данных, подтверждающий эффективность примененного метода. Таким образом, оценка мягкого максимума будет практически полезна в ряде различных контекстов как способ агрегирования объясненных отклонений по группам.
Monitoring and Recovery of Chromium (III) from Inorganic Waste Industrial Solution
Authors: Sharma Nidhi , Khamkar Kashmiri Ashish
Published: March 2024

Using Solvent Extraction Calixe arene diluted in toluene at pH 6.5 extracts Chromium (III) from aqueous medium well. The equilibrium time has been calculated to be between 20 and 25 minutes. The degree of extraction increases with increasing Chromium (III) concentration in the aqueous phase, whereas the extraction ratio decreases with increasing Chromium (III) concentration. The extraction rate increases as the pH and concentration of Calixe arene rise. The results of batch equilibrium tests showed that the Langmuir isotherm accurately reflects the adsorption process; the impact of numerous analytical parameters such as pH, equilibrium time, temperature, stripping agent, and diluents was rigorously investigated. The findings showed that 99.5%. The recovered solvent could be utilized in subsequent extractions. The results of batch equilibrium tests showed that the Langmuir isotherm accurately reflects the adsorption process; the impact of numerous analytical parameters such as pH, equilibrium time, temperature, stripping agent, and diluents was rigorously investigated. The findings showed that 99.5%. The regenerated solvent might be reused in further chromium (III) extractions. Finally, the process was used to extract Cr (III) from waste solutions from electroplating and leather tanning.
Sustainable Harmony: A Thorough Exploration of Minimalism and Consumerism through Literature
Authors: Kataria Kalpana , Nain Harikishni
Published: March 2024

This study explores the extant literature surrounding minimalism's sustainability, aiming to propose novel dimensions applicable to sustainability in the context of taking wedding clothes on rent. The article specifically examines the viability of minimalism in the context of renting wedding attire in India, uncovering a dearth of research in this area. With the concentration of 5-year span (2018–2023) and drawing from the Scopus database, the findings emphasize minimalism's multifaceted impact on consumer behaviour, well-being, and sustainability. The existing literature is not available in the context of renting wedding clothes within the Indian socio-cultural milieu. The study identifies various factors, including socio-economic intricacies, daily effects, and alignment with manufacturing, alongside the innovative "Minimalonomics" model, offering insights into conscious consumption and well-being transformation. While factors like utility, user-friendliness, perspective, and societal pressures affect the adoption of wedding attire rental platforms, consumers prioritizing sustainability exhibit positive correlations with slow fashion, perceived value, purchase intent, willingness to pay a premium, and recommending slow-fashion products. Conversely, considerations like hygiene, perception, societal norms, perceived efficacy, environmental awareness, and personal relevance may sway consumers away from clothing rental services.
Secretome of Hypoxia-Preconditioned Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorates Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Rats
Authors: Widyaningsih Wita , Putra Agung , Priyantini Sri , Muhar Adi Muradi , Sumarawati Titiek , Trisnadi Setyo , Amalina Nur Dina , Alif Iffan , Prasetio Ardi , Satria Irawan Risky Chandra
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent form of diabetes that affects 90 - 95 % of all diabetic patients. Insulin sensitizers and insulin exogenous supply could temporarily ameliorate hyperglycaemia; however, they are accompanied by side effects. As a result, new approaches are required to address insulin resistance and regenerate beta cells simultaneously. The secretome of hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells (SH-MSCs) contains various growth factors and anti-inflammatory cytokines that could potentially enhance insulin resistance and improve pancreatic function. Objectives: In this study, we performed SH-MSCs infusion to ameliorate HFD-induced hyperglycaemia in T2DM rats. Methods: We created a T2DM rat model using a combination of a high-fat diet (HFD) and streptozotocin (STZ) administration. Then, we administered SH-MSCs injection at doses of 250 and 500 µL and assessed the therapeutic effects of SH-MSCs. We also investigated the potential underlying mechanisms involved. Results: The administration of SH-MSCs improved hyperglycemia in rats with T2DM. Infusion of SH-MSCs at 500 µL dose decreased homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Histological analysis revealed that injection of SH-MSCs alleviated morphological damage of pancreas. SH-MSCs administration also inhibit the level of IL-6 and promote the expression of CD163 type 2 macrophage. Conclusion: The results of our study indicate that SH-MSCs have the potential to improve hyperglycemia and exert a protective effect on T2DM rats.
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Administration of SH-MSCs effectively improved hyperglycemia and decreased insulin resistance in TD2M rats through modulation of IL-6 levels and promotes the expression of CD163 type 2 macrophage
Histological analysis demonstrated the protective effect of SH-MSCs on pancreatic morphology
SH-MSCs hold promise for improving hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and providing a protective effect in TD2M

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A reforma psiquiátrica italiana como negação do paradigma da loucura: Basaglia e alguns de seus interlocutores
Authors: Conde Bueno Rinaldo
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem como proposta fundamental refletir sobre a prática da Reforma Psiquiátrica italiana relacionando-a a autores relevantes no contexto das Reformas em diversos países. Alguns trabalhos de Félix Guattari, Michel Foucault e Franco Rotelli são explorados neste texto, tendo como objetivo aproximações destes às ideias de Basaglia e seu legado. A Reforma Psiquiátrica italiana é uma referência mundial no que toca ao trabalho no campo da saúde mental e suas bases parecem se encontrar conservadas em lutas políticas e direitos civis, modificando-se regularmente por meio da (re)invenção das instituições, o que a torna singular. A desinstitucionalização, conceito chave para responder à prática realizada pelos italianos, é um dos pilares fundamentais deste formato instituinte de conduzir os processos cuidado no campo da assistência em saúde mental.
“É uma mancha que não dá para tirar”: produção da diferença e representações da periferia urbana na comunidade da Tapera, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Authors: Silveira Luz Vinícius
Published: March 2024

Localizada na periferia da Ilha de Santa Catarina, em Florianópolis, a comunidade da Tapera da Base é frequentemente estigmatizada como um espaço de violência, criminalidade e pobreza, uma vez que a região é uma das mais socialmente vulneráveis da capital catarinense. Essa imagem, por sua vez, contrasta fortemente com percepção da cidade como é como destino turístico paradisíaco e livre de mazelas. Produzido a partir de recortes de minha dissertação de mestrado, este artigo joga luz sobre as disputas narrativas e articulações que transformam os espaços da periferia em locais simbolicamente marcados pela diferença. Em contraposição à abordagem convencional que busca soluções de forma externa à comunidade, procuramos dentro da localidade, através de seus múltiplos interlocutores e suas respectivas interpretações, os efeitos e as “manchas” deixadas pelo processo simbólico de criação do ‘outro’ no contexto florianopolitano. Para isso analisarei relatos orais colhidos com 11 figuras de forte circulação nos círculos sociais e culturais do bairro, incorporados também a uma crítica sócio-histórica da formação da periferia e da urbanização na região.
Vinte anos da revista em tese: nos bastidores de um periódico científico discente
Authors: Trindade Fernanda , Gonçalves Andujas Brenda
Published: March 2024

A Em tese é uma revista acadêmica coordenada por alunos da pós-graduação do Programa de Sociologia e Ciência Política da UFSC, que  tem publicado periódicos semestralmente, e completou 20 anos de existência em 2023. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste artigo é promover uma reflexão sobre a necessidade de um olhar atento para periódicos discentes menores que atuam na área de humanidades, como também expor o funcionamento interno desses periódicos científicos, considerando suas dificuldades e limitações. Assim, foram analisadas algumas variáveis, como: áreas de conhecimento, instituições, titulação e gênero dos autores publicados, para que possamos compreender e analisar os parâmetros da Em Tese no período (2013-2023). Dentre as principais reflexões, destacamos a grande disparidade de gênero entre os autores publicados nesta última década, com um número bem maior de autores homens do que mulheres, ainda que atualmente o corpo editorial seja composto majoritariamente por mulheres, bem como as editoras-gerentes e a editora-chefe.Tendo em vista, a escassez de recursos para o fomento da revista, finalizamos o com uma reflexão sobre os últimos 3 anos da revista,período em que as autoras fizeram parte do corpo editorial, e que algumas importantes modificações foram tomadas, visando uma maior excelência e efetividade, para que a Em Tese possa continuar divulgando um conteúdo científico de qualidade nas próximas décadas.