bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Secure Peer-to-Peer Image Sharing Using Rubik’s Cube Algorithm and Key Distribution Centre
Authors: Cherukuri Aswani Kumar , Sannuthi Shria , Elagandula Neha , Gadamsetty Rishita , Singh Neha , Jain Arnav , Sumaiya Thaseen I. , Priya V. , Jonnalagadda Annapurna , Kamalov Firuz
Published: September 2023

In this work, we build upon an implementation of a peer-to-peer image encryption algorithm: “Rubik’s cube algorithm”. The algorithm utilizes pixel-level scrambling and XOR-based diffusion, facilitated through the symmetric key. Empirical analysis has proven this algorithm to have the advantage of large key space, high-level security, high obscurity level, and high speed, aiding in secure image transmission over insecure channels. However, the base approach has drawbacks of key generation being handled client-side (at nodes) and the process is time-consuming due to dynamically generating keys. Our work solves these issues by introducing a Key Distribution Center (KDC) to distribute symmetric keys for transmission, increasing confidentiality, and reducing key-generation overhead on nodes. Three approaches utilizing the KDC are presented, communicating the dimensions with KDC to generate keys, standardizing any image to fixed dimensions to standardize key-generation, and lastly, using a single session key which is cyclically iterated over, emulating different dimensions.
Multi-Activation Dendritic Neural Network (MA-DNN) Working Example of Dendritic-Based Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Tomov Konstantin , Momcheva Galina
Published: September 2023

Throughout the years neural networks have been based on the perceptron model of the artificial neuron. Attempts to stray from it are few to none. The perceptron simply works and that has discouraged research around other neuron models. New discoveries highlight the importance of dendrites in the neuron, but the perceptron model does not include them. This brings us to the goal of the paper which is to present and test different models of artificial neurons that utilize dendrites to create an artificial neuron that better represents the biological neuron. The authors propose two models. One is made with the purpose of testing the idea of the dendritic neuron. The distinguishing feature of the second model is that it implements activation functions after its dendrites. Results from the second model suggest that it performs as well as or even better than the perceptron model.
Building an energizing customer bond model in the consumer goods industry: the evidence of sales force-retailer relations in Indonesia
Authors: Saputra Murry Harmawan , Ferdinand Augusty Tae
Published: September 2023

This study aims to develop a conceptual framework that describes efforts to improve sales force performance using a relevant theoretical approach. The novelty of this study was developed and synthesized from relevant marketing theories. It is a conceptual model construction that proposes Energizing Customer Bond (ECB) as an intervening variable to address the research gap in explaining the influence of relational capital on the performance of salespeople at consumer goods companies. This study involved salespeople at large-scale fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in Indonesia. The acceptance of all of the hypotheses proposed in this study shows the importance of relational capital, ECB, and value-based selling in driving the performance of the sales force. ECB, as a proposed novelty, is also proven as a mediating variable, thus clarifying the relationship between relational capitals in improving sales force performance.
Effect of Addition of Patchouli Leaf Essential Oil (Pogostemon cablin benth) on Eyecream Products
Authors: Arahman Nasrul , Deski Dhafin , Akbar Awalul , Surya Alit , Pitra Muhammad Novan , Pratama Raihan Nanda
Published: October 2023

Free radicals are one of the factors that cause skin problems. Excessive exposure to free radicals can trigger aging, such as sagging of the skin of the lower eyelids which causes a decrease in the periorbital area, known as “eyelid bags”. Changes in the extracellular matrix and loss of the structurally important proteins collagen and elastin lead to loss of structural support and elasticity. Free radical reactions can be prevented by using eye cream. Eye cream is made to get rid of puffiness or dark circles under the eyes. Eye cream is made from a light, easy-to-absorb formula and contains vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K which are good for skin care and rejuvenation. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Gayo avocado oil eyecream formulation with the addition of patchouli leaf essential oil. The method used is experimental from the results of research that has been done before. Then three stages of testing were carried out, namely irritation test, organoleptic test and characteristic observation test. Then, for the test results, a comparison of the first and second formulations was carried out to determine which eye cream is suitable for use as a beauty product
Multilingual learning: a case study of the role of mindset and language resources
Authors: Polese E.
Published: September 2023

This paper presents a case study delving into the intricate relationship between the mindset, language resources, and contemporary language learning practices. While addressing the shifts in obstacles to language learning over time, including the inundation of unsolicited digital information and a concerning decline in students’ self-discipline, the author offers suggestions for potential rectification of the observed challenges. In order to probe deeper into language learners’ mindset, their rapport with emerging technologies and resources, and their proficiency in time management, an interactive survey was conducted. Collected between March and June 2023 among (a) the participants of the Polyglot Gathering Online in March 2023 and (b) single-language and multilingual students, the data, although limited in scale, revealed a consistent and enlightening trend. Many participants highlighted the disadvantages of technology in language learning, noting their propensity to get distracted, be overburdened with information, and curtail genuine human interactions. Yet, the adoption of technology for language learning was acknowledged as beneficial, simplifying the search for language resources and practice tools. The recurrent obstacles identified ranged from time constraints, waning motivation, and self-discipline challenges, to the detrimental practice of incessant self-comparison. In line with these findings, the advice given by the participants for aspiring language learners highlighted the importance of consistency, enjoyment, and abstaining from self-comparison. The insights garnered from the interactive survey further illuminate the dynamic between learners’ mindset, their engagement with new technologies, and their time management adeptness. The research results emphasize the need for targeted strategies and interventions in the ever-evolving digital learning landscape.
The link between polyglottery and perceptual dialectology: a case study of Russian dialects
Authors: Aleshkevich-Suslov Ya.
Published: September 2023

The status of language varieties as dialects or distinct languages has long been a controversial topic, as the distinction is often coloured not only by objectively measurable linguistic data, but also by history, speakers’ attitudes, prejudices, metalinguistic awareness and general education. It is the author’s belief that one could establish criteria for differentiating a language from a dialect by asking the speakers of a majority language directly in a survey-based blind test, thus accounting for the complex interaction of factors that affect language perception, but mitigating the biases of socio-cultural influences. This study proposes a simple method for checking one-way intelligibility in lieu of a mutual intelligibility test. Another issue that this article is concerned with is polyglots. Polyglots are known for being able to study languages efficiently, presumably, due to their increased language aptitude and awareness. Can this awareness have an effect on a polyglot’s propensity for perceiving dialects as languages? Answering this question is the second task of this paper. The results of the study show a rather weak positive correlation between the number of languages that a person knows and his tendency to identify an unknown speech sample as a language rather than a dialect; however, they do not refute this idea outright. Additionally, the author found setting a criterion for differentiating a language from a dialect difficult due to an unexpectedly high intelligibility rate of a lect that was known to be a distinct language. This implies that further testing of this sort needs to be done. It was, however, established that speakers of Russian tend to see a dialect as a lect that only differs in phonetics, while a language, in their perception, is a lect that differs in phonetics as well as vocabulary.
Códices de la cultura nahua: una aproximación semiótica y etnográfica
Authors: Zúñiga Elizalde O. A.
Published: September 2023

La introducción al sistema de comunicación mesoamericano en códice, concretamente de las culturas Tlaxcalteca, Mexica y Cholulteca, implica el uso del idioma náhuatl tanto en su forma “clásica” como en sus variantes modernas dependiendo de la región, para lograr una mejor comprensión. Se empleará como base de estudio códices anteriores al siglo XVI, ya sean precoloniales o correspondientes al inicio del periodo colonial mexicano, y códices coloniales propios del siglo XVI, XVII y XVIII. Los ejemplos aquí presentados son de diversa índole, tanto de significado como de materiales y proporciones (ciertos en piedra, otrora en papel o a modo de pintura mural). Aunque las ciudades-estado, naciones y culturas en tiempos prehispánicos desarrollaron sus propios atributos de representación plástica e iconográfica, entre las culturas de habla náhuatl se compaginó una manera de “escribir pintando” que comparte una lógica común tanto de escritura como de interpretación – lectura. Esta compaginación de trazos culturales se da por regiones e incluso, en ciertos casos, se observa marcada influencia de culturas distantes entre sí al momento de plasmar su historia en códices. Existe una relación de la identidad y del idioma náhuatl con los códices muy fuerte hasta nuestros días. Se mostrarán componentes de los “amoxme”, libros de códices, junto con su significado desde la etimología nahua. Por tanto, en el presente escrito se hace hincapié en la relación del náhuatl con el sistema de escritura – pintura en códice. Fuera de los periodos mencionados, existen códices de uso moderno y cotidiano, sobre todo en temas de oficialidad e identidad nacional, notablemente en los símbolos de alta preponderancia, como el escudo de la bandera mexicana o los escudos representativos de las municipalidades en la región central del país, donde florecieron el idioma náhuatl y las ciudades-estado que se abordarán. Se pretende un análisis descriptivo de la escritura en códice para sumar a su reconocimiento y comprensión que si bien es paulatina, no deja de ser constante.
Writing systems of indigenous languages in Nepal
Authors: Bishowkarma A. , Bishwokarma B. R.
Published: September 2023

The linguistic diversity of Nepal is a treasure house of both wildlife and human culture in the Himalayan range. Languages are the vast resources for the prosperous and dignified life of the human world. The writing systems, in their turn, capture and preserve the language in time and space, thus accumulating the experience and knowledge of individuals and communities. Language and culture are intertwined, and without a writing system both cannot exist. Language is also one of the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples. This paper attempts to explore the writing systems of the indigenous languages of Nepal. The study applied the “armchair” method for the collection of data. The authors critically examined the journals, books, government documents, magazines, official papers and other materials from museums, libraries and other agencies working in the fields relevant to the present study. The findings show that the linguistic diversity exists and sustains only on condition that the exploration, codification, recognition, appreciation, and celebration of the existing languages are properly carried out. In this regard, public awareness is a must, while prevailing government efforts to date have not been enough. To prevent language loss, the government of Nepal needs to work intensely to explore this issue, and both the national and international community should also show prime concern for this rich cultural and traditional heritage preserved by writing systems as national and local cultures are part of the world patrimony. The study also indicates that further in-depth research into the scripts of indigenous languages is necessary.
THE IDEOLOGICAL MEANING BEHIND THE SHIFT IN WOMEN'S POSITION IN DOKA NIKISI'E VILLAGE
Authors: Marician Sile Angelius Chrisantho , Wiasti Ni Made , Suardiana I Wayan
Published: October 2023

Di'i Dhano is a form of marriage system that follows the mother's lineage in Doka Nikisi'e Village. According to this system, a woman inherits all the property of the family in which she lives. However, this marriage system has begun to shift at this time. Even though the matrilineal structure and customary symbolism glorify women, authority, leadership and and access to knowledge about customs, law, politics and technology are dominated by men. This research aims to reveal the causing factors and the hidden ideology of the shift in the position of women in the matrilineal marriage system in Doka Nikisi'e village. This research applies qualitative methods through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation study. Data obtained is analysed critically by feminist theories, namely nature and nurture, liberal feminism, and psychoanalytic theory. The results of this study indicate that the factors causing the shift in women's position include internal and external factors. The hidden ideologies behind the shift in women's positions include patriarchy, masculinity, and power relations.

Keywords: Di’i Dhano, ideological, meaning, women’s position
UPIN IPIN ANIMATION: THE MEDIA OF MALAYSIA'S IDENTITY POLITICS
Authors: Yasa Gede Pasek Putra Adnyana , Putra I Nyoman Darma , Pujaastawa I B Gde , Julianto I Nyoman Larry
Published: October 2023

"Upin Ipin" animation is a popular children's film series in Indonesia, including Denpasar from 2010-2023. The Upin Ipin animation shows the background of a Malaysian village with its own culture, and the characters who play a role in it can represent the Malay-Malaysian identity and the various tribes that exist in Malaysia. The research used qualitative methods, and data were analyzed using discourse analysis theory and ideology theory. The results show that the issue of Malay-Malaysian identity plays a role in the production of Upin Ipin animation. The identity is visualized through the characters in the story, along with the environment that considers the socio-cultural background of the local Malaysian community. The construction of the environment, socio-cultural life, religion and culture, and language represent the Malaysian identity. This article contributes to the understanding that Upin Ipin animation is not just entertainment but a medium to introduce the Malay-Malaysian cultural identity.

Keywords: animation, Upin Ipin, identity politics, Malaysia
APPLICATION OF MINERAL PLUS FERTILIZER TO INCREASE TOMATO PRODUCTION AND QUALITY IN BATURITI DISTRICT, TABANAN REGENCY, BALI PROVINCE, INDONESIA
Authors: Lanya Indayati
Published: October 2023

Environmentally friendly agriculture and food health are needed to support tourism in Bali. Meanwhile, it is alleged that agricultural products do not meet the requirements, especially the quality that does not meet consumer requirements. This research refers to the Udayana University Research Master Plan, a leading field of food security. Food Security Research Roadmap, with the aim of producing appropriate technology. The research products can be implemented in activities to increase production, quality of horticultural crops and food health to support tourism. The research method was through testing the productivity and quality of tomato plants through the addition of organic fertilizers, mineral fertilizers, chemical fertilizers, and their combination. The highest production was obtained from the treatment of P6 = mineral plus fertilizer (5 tons of hill lime + 5 tons of organic fertilizer  products organic fertilizer product simantri + 100 kg urea + 100 kg phonska) per ha, can increase production (34.46%).   Treatment of mineral fertilization (P2) =mineral fertilizer 5 tons of hill limestone,  contains the highest vitamin C (286.14 mg/kg), P2 is also able to neutralize heavy metals Cu and Mo, increase calcium content, increase shelf life, thicken tomato skin walls which Calcium sticks to tomato skin.
Callus Induction In Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit) As An Effort To Provide Target Transformation Through Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Authors: Arieswari Ni Nyoman Nila , Astarini Ida Ayu , Hardini Junita , Garrido Austin Ryan , Margareth Debora , Crismonika Jennifer , Cocioba Sebastian S.
Published: October 2023

Leucaena is a plant that produces biomass productivity in the form of hardwood for fuel with low humidity and high calorific value. However, Leucaena is also classified as an invasive plant which can cause the urgency of native plant species and ecosystems in Indonesia. Therefore, the formation of sterile Leucaena needs to be done, one of which is through genetic transformation using Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Callus is used as a target for transformants in the genetic transformation process, so it is necessary to use appropriate media and PGR. This study aimed to determine the type of media and the concentration of 2,4-D on callus induction. This research is an experimental study with a completely randomized design (CRD) method with two factors. The first factor is the type of media (MS and WPM) and the second factor is the concentration of 2,4-D (0; 0.25; 0.50; 0.75; 1.00; 1.25 and 1.50 mgL-1 ). Each treatment was repeated three times so that 42 experimental units were obtained. Parameters observed were callus initiation, callus fresh weight (gram), callus texture and color. Quantitative data is analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the use of media had a significant effect (P<0.05) on callus fresh weight. The use of 2,4- D concentration had a significant effect (P>0.05) on callus texture. The use of WPM media resulted in the fastest callus emergence time (6.67±0.57), the best callus texture (crumb callus type 2) and the best callus color (green). Meanwhile, the highest fresh weight (2,48±0.83) was in the use of MS media. The fastest callus emergence time occurred in the control (without the addition of 2,4-D) (7.33±0.57 and 6.67±0.57), the highest average fresh callus weight (2,48±0.83 and 2.35±0.32) occurred in the treatment with the addition of 1.00 mgL-1 2,4-D with a crumb callus texture of type 2 and callus green color only appeared in the treatment with a concentration of 0.25 mgL-1.
Phytochemical Analysis of Bulung Boni (Caulerpa cylindracea S.) N- Hexane Extract with Gc-Ms Method and Toxicity Test on Mice (Mus musculus L.)
Authors: Silalahi May Disa Br , Wirawan I Gede Putu , Wijaya I Nyoman , Suada I Ketut , Phabiola Trisna Agung , Astaykina Angelika
Published: October 2023

One of the marine resource commodities owned by Indonesia is seaweed. Bulung boni is one type of seaweed that grown in Indonesia. Bulung boni is the regional name of Caulerpa cylindracea. Bulung boni is usually used as a food and medicine for most people in Bali. The purpose of this research is to study the content of phytochemical compounds in n-hexane extract of bulung boni and determine the toxicity effect on mice (Mus musculus). The methods used in this study were maceration, GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), observation, and calculation with the Thomson and Weil formula. This study used 24 mice as experimental animals. Mice were divided into 6 treatment groups, group 1 as control was given 1% Na-CMC solution, groups 2-6 were given test extracts with doses, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 mg/30 g BW mice. The results showed the highest compound contained in the n-hexane extract of bulung boni was Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester with an AUC value of 35.21%. Toxicity tests on mice showed no deaths experienced by mice, so the LD50 value determined was pseudo at 16.6 g/ kg BW and fell into the practically non-toxic category
Studi Penentuan Jumlah Produksi Botol Kemasan Minuman Yang Optimal Dengan Fuzzy Time Series Markov Chain Dan Fuzzy Inference System
Authors: Wahyudi Adhie Tri , Giyanti Ida , Kritiana Bernadhetta Vivi
Published: October 2023

Perusahaan perlu berhati-hati saat menentukan jumlah produksi botol minuman kemasan. Jumlah persediaan bahan baku dan permintaan menjadi faktor penting dalam menentukan jumlah produksi. Ketidakpastian jumlah permintaan produk minuman mengakibatkan jumlah produksi botol kemasan minuman kurang selaras dengan jumlah persediaan bahan baku minuman dan jumlah permintaan produksi botol kemasan. Adanya faktor ketidakpastian jumlah permintaan menjadikan pentingnya pemilihan metode peramalan yang tepat untuk memprediksi jumlah permintaan berdasarkan data historis. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan studi penentuan jumlah produksi botol kemasan minuman yang optimal dengan mempertimbangkan faktor ketidakpastian. Metode Fuzzy Time Series Markov Chain (FTSMC) adalah satu salah metode peramalan berbasis time series dan dapat diterapkan pada permasalahan ketidakpastian peramalan yang terjadi. Hasil peramalan, setelah melalui uji verifikasi menjadi input metode Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) untuk menentukan jumlah produksi botol minuman agar bersesuaian dengan jumlah permintaan dan jumlah bahan baku. Model FIS yang dibangun pada penelitian ini adalah Fuzzy Sugeno dan Fuzzy Mamdani. Untuk mengetahui metode yang memberikan hasil yang optimal pada permasalahan ini, kedua model yang dibangun tersebut dianalisis dengan membandingkan nilai Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kedua model, yatu model FTSMC Fuzzy Mamdani dan model FTSMC Fuzzy Sugeno mampu memberikan solusi optimal.
Strategi Pemasaran Pada UMKM Ikhtiar dengan Analisis SWOT dan Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assesment (WASPAS)
Authors: Jufriyanto Moh.
Published: October 2023

Marketing strategy is a way to achieve the goals of business planning. A good marketing strategy will have a great influence on the marketing process of its products. Ikhtiar MSMEs is one of the MSMEs engaged in the production of chips. One of the productions is taro chips. The problems that occur in Ikhtiar MSMEs are the sales of taro chips that have fluctuated, the emergence of competitors who sell chip products, and the process of improving marketing after the Covid-19 outbreak. Therefore, the study aims to formulate and determine the right marketing strategy for Ikhtiar MSMEs. The study used the SWOT analysis method and weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS). From the results of the study obtained three alternative marketing strategies that are recommended and can be considered. These strategies include the A3 strategy (Utilizing and increasing promotion through existing online media), the A1 strategy (Improving services to consumers), and the A2 strategy (Following training on marketing activities).
Применение современных цифровых маркетинговых инструментов для управления поведением потребителей онлайн-услуг дополнительного профессионального образования
Authors: Осадчая Ольга Сергеевна
Published: September 2023

В работе рассматривается проблема повышения эффективности управления поведением потребителей на онлайн-рынке услуг дополнительного профессионального образования (ДПО) классического университета. Приводится сравнение результатов эффективности конверсии типовой воронки продаж онлайнуслуг ДПО и её альтернативной версии, включающей использование цифровых инструментов продвижения.
Технология распылительного охлаждения для производства защищённого хлорид холина 30%
Authors: Кольцов Юрий Владимирович , Шинкарук Павел Алексеевич , Калин Михаил Николаевич , Сон Оксана Михайловна , Сенотрусова Тамара Алексеевна
Published: September 2023

В работе исследованы технологические процессы и факторы, влияющие на качественное формирование микрогранул защищённой товарной формы витамина В4 (хлорид холина) 30% концентрации. Экспериментально обоснован оптимальный размер микрогранул хлорид холина, который составил 250–800 мкм, данные образцы обладали наилучшими показателями защищённости (67%) и концентрации активного ингредиента (30%), а также наблюдалась равномерная кривая распределения размера частиц при производстве с минимальным количеством микрогранул размером более 800 и менее 140 мкм. Выполнена серия экспериментов по производству микрогранул защищённой формы хлорид холина 30% на пилотной экспериментальной линии распылительного охлаждения, определены оптимальные технологические параметры: частота подающего насоса — 15 Гц; скорость подачи смеси — 3,15 л/мин; давление воздуха — 5 кПа; температура смеси — 80 °С; вязкость — 0,021 Па/с. Полученные данные об изменении распределения размера микрогранул в зависимости от скорости подачи расплавленной смеси и давления сжатого воздуха распылительной головки соответствуют ранее опубликованным материалам. Представленные данные свидетельствуют о зависимости размера микрогранул и степени защищённости активного ингредиента от давления сжатого воздуха. В результате изменения давления сжатого воздуха может изменяться поверхностное натяжение распыляемых капель. Важно отметить, что вязкость раствора была необходимой концентрации (0,021 Па/с), поскольку значительных отклонений от расчётной концентрации хлорид холина не наблюдалось, а следовательно распыляемая смесь была достаточно однородной. Все проведённые эксперименты показали, что полученные гранулы размером менее 140 мкм обладают низкой концентрацией хлорид холина, а также низким показателемзащищённости, это может объясняться тем, что в составе данных микрогранул преобладает гидрогенизированное соевое масло, а активное вещество распределено в большей степени на поверхности. Результаты проведённых научно-исследовательских и опытно-конструкторских работ планируются к внедрению на технологических участках высокотехнологичного производства “Кормбиосинтез” в ТОР “Надеждинский” ООО “Арника”.
Товароведная оценка овощной продукции длительного срока хранения с использованием нового вида упаковочных материалов
Authors: Некрасов Алексей Евгеньевич , Палагина Марина Всеволодовна
Published: September 2023

Анализ товароведных показателей моркови, свёклы и картофеля проводили после хранения в овощехранилище в течение 210 суток. Для хранения использовали мешки из упаковочных материалов “АГРОтекстиль” (СТО ДВФУ 02067942-004–2023). Овощи, соответствующих контрольных групп, были размещены навалом (на деревянных поддонах) при прочих равных режимах. Показано, что овощи, хранившиеся с использованием упаковочных материалов “АГРОтекстиль”, имели достоверно лучшие характеристики по органолептическим показателям, показателям пищевой и биологической ценности (сахара, пектины, β-каротин, органические кислоты, витамин С).
Faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi customer loyalty Shopee
Authors: Tanurahardja Albert Mahendra , Cokki Cokki
Published: October 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of customer-perceived value and electronic service quality on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Then test customer satisfaction as a mediation between customer perceived value and electronic service quality on Shopee customer loyalty in Jakarta. This study used 350 samples selected by using the convenience sampling technique and then analyzed using PLS-SEM. The results of this study show customer perceived value and electronic service quality have a positive influence on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty at Shopee in Jakarta. From this study, the quality of electronic services has the greatest indirect effect on customer loyalty. This shows that Shopee must continue to maintain the quality of its electronic services and consumers’ assessment of the quality of its products and services. So that consumers feel satisfied and eventually become loyal.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh customer perceived value dan e-service quality terhadap customer satisfaction dan customer loyalty. Kemudian, menguji customer satisfaction sebagai mediasi antara customer perceived value dan e-service quality terhadap customer loyalty Shopee di Jakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan 350 sampel yang dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik convenience sampling dan kemudian dianalisis menggunakan PLS-SEM. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah customer perceived value dan e-service quality memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap customer satisfaction dan customer loyalty Shopee di Jakarta. Dari penelitian ini, e-service quality memiliki pengaruh paling besar secara tidak langsung terhadap customer loyalty. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa Shopee harus terus menjaga kualitas layanan elektroniknya dan penilaian konsumen atas kualitas produk dan jasanya. Sehingga konsumen merasa puas dan akhirnya menjadi loyal.
Assessment of the Population of Medium and Small Towns of Europe in the Last Quarter of the 19th Century in the Works by Professor Alexander Georg Supan
Authors: Rudenko Valerii , Bilous Viktoriia
Published: September 2023

The article under studies highlights the results of the population assessment in medium and small European towns in 1875, 1880, 1890, 1904. These were presented by Alexander Supan (1847-1920) in his «Lehrbuch der Geographie nach den Principien der neueren Wissenschaft für österreichische Mittelschulen und verwandte Lehranstalten sowie zum Selbstunterrichte» (Textbook of Geography for Austrian Middle Schools and Related Institutions, as Well as Self-Instruction), published in the second (1875), the fourth (1880), the seventh (1890), and the eleventh (1904) editions. Particular emphasis has been laid on the fact that over the last quarter of the XIX century, the number of medium-populated European towns have exceeded 1/5, whereas that of small towns - 1/10 of all European cities. In addition, the article presents the population dynamics of 131 medium towns of Europe in 1875, 1880, 1890, 1904, as well as ascertains that among the European countries, medium towns were most typical for Austria-Hungary and Germany.
e*-Extending Modules
Authors: Baanoon Hiba R. , Khild Wasan
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to introduce the concepts of  -closed, -coclosed, and -extending modules as generalizations of the closed, coclossed, and extending modules,  respectively. We will prove some properties as when the image of the e*-closed submodule is also e*-closed and when the submodule of the e*-extending module is e*-extending. Under isomorphism, the e*-extending modules are closed. We will study the quotient of e*-closed and e*-extending, the direct sum of e*-closed, and the direct sum of e*-extending.
An Integrated Information Gain with A Black Hole Algorithm for Feature Selection: A Case Study of E-mail Spam Filtering
Authors: Mahmood Amaal , Al-Helali Adnan Hadi Mahdi
Published: October 2023

The current issues in spam email detection systems are directly related to spam email classification's low accuracy and feature selection's high dimensionality. However, in machine learning (ML), feature selection (FS) as a global optimization strategy reduces data redundancy and produces a collection of precise and acceptable outcomes. A black hole algorithm-based FS algorithm is suggested in this paper for reducing the dimensionality of features and improving the accuracy of spam email classification. Each star's features are represented in binary form, with the features being transformed to binary using a sigmoid function. The proposed Binary Black Hole Algorithm (BBH) searches the feature space for the best feature subsets, and feature selection is based on a fitness function that is proportional to the accuracy achieved using a Naive Bayesian Classifier (NBC). When measuring the performance of the BBH with the SpamBase dataset, the performance of the classifier and the dimension of the selected feature vector used as a classifier input are considered. The experiments revealed that the BBH can produce good FS results even with a small set of selected features. This shows that when utilizing the NBC-based BBH, good spam email categorization accuracy is possible.
Performance Improvement of Generative Adversarial Networks to Generate Digital Color Images of Skin Diseases
Authors: Ahmed Hasan Maher , Kashmola Manar Younis
Published: October 2023

The main task of creating new digital images of different skin diseases is to increase the resolution of the specific textures and colors of each skin disease. In this paper, the performance of generative adversarial networks has been optimized to generate multicolor and histological color digital images of a variety of skin diseases (melanoma, birthmarks, and basal cell carcinomas). Two architectures for generative adversarial networks were built using two models: the first is a model for generating new images of dermatology through training processes, and the second is a discrimination model whose main task is to identify the generated digital images as either real or fake. The gray wolf swarm algorithm and the whale swarm algorithm were relied on to generate values ​​that improve the performance of GANs and insert them into the generator instead of random values, which in turn worked to reduce the loss values ​​for the generated images. Loss values ​​were adopted as a measure of optimizations for each epoch, and the fastest access time to actual digital images for each skin disease was adopted. Before the optimization operations, 50% accurate images of skin diseases were obtained; after the optimization operations, 98% accurate images of skin diseases were obtained.
Sperms Abnormalities and Testicular Damage Induced by cyclosporine A Drug and the Protective Effect of Garlic in Male Albino Rats
Authors: Jasim Shaimaa Mohammed Ali , Mohammed Zaid Makki , AL-Nahi Alaa Shakir
Published: October 2023

The objective of present study is to identify the adverse effects of cyclosporine A drug and the protective role of garlic in cytotoxicity test, including sperms deformation and histological changes in testes tissues of male albino rats. The study recorded significant increase p≥0.05 in sperms head and tail deformation rates in groups that were administrated cyclosporine and cyclosporine + garlic for two weeks compared with control groups which were administrated olive oil and garlic. The study reported significant decrease p≥0.05 in sperms head and tail deformation rates in the group that was administrated cyclosporine + garlic compared with group that was administrated cyclosporine only. In addition, the study also indicated histological changes in testes tissues including degenerative changes represented by depletion of the spermatogonial cells (some seminiferous tubules appeared with one or two layers of spermatogonia) in the group that was administrated cyclosporine compared with the control group which was administrated olive oil. The study reported slight histological changes in testes tissues from normal testes architecture, somniferous tubules with maturation of spermatogony and sperms inside the lumen in group that was administrated cyclosporine + garlic for two weeks compared with the control group which was administrated olive oil and garlic. Finally, the findings showed reduction in histological changes of testes tissues in group which was administrated cyclosporine + garlic for two weeks compared with group which was administrated cyclosporine only.
A Technique for Estimating Degradation Parameters for Medical Images Blind Restoration
Authors: Yaqoub Qunoot A. , Al-Ani A.
Published: October 2023

Restoration is the main process in many applications. Restoring an original image from a damaged image is the foundation of the restoring operation, either blind or non-blind. One of the main challenges in the restoration process is to estimate the degradation parameters. The degradation parameters include Blurring Function (Point Spread Function, PSF) and Noise Function. The most common causes of image degradation are errors in transmission channels, defects in the optical system, inhomogeneous medium, relative motion between object and camera, etc. In our research, a novel algorithm was adopted based on Circular Hough Transform used to estimate the width (radius, sigma) of the Point Spread Function. This algorithm is based on the PSF, which represents the redistribution of energy in the image plane of a point source located in the object plane. A second novel algorithm was adopted to estimate the variance of the added noise, based on dividing the degraded image into sub homogeneous images. The result shows that these two algorithms give excellent results for estimating the PSF and Noise Variance, and for different values of PSF widths and Noise variances, compared to real PSF widths and Noise Variances values.
The Financial Autonomy in Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own”
Authors: Diyar Tayeb Govand
Published: September 2023

The essay “A Room of One’s Own” by Virginia Woolf was published in 1929 and was based on two papers at Newnham College Arts Society and Girton College in October 1928. This essay investigates the relationship between gender, economic freedom, and creative expression. Woolf contends that for women to reach their full intellectual and artistic potential, they must have their own physical space as well as a reliable source of money. The researcher goes into the historical, social, and economic issues that contributed to women's financial insecurity in the early twentieth century. The researcher also emphasizes how Woolf's request for economic independence as a prerequisite for artistic expression was both a reflection of her own experiences and a rallying cry for the larger feminist movement. Woolf illuminates the status of women, particularly female artists in a male-dominated world. This challenge exposes women to financial difficulties since they cannot compromise to put their thoughts or ideas down on paper. Woolf uses unique literary skills in her piece of writing to prove that focusing on looking for money or financial autonomy fosters women in controlling their own lives and space rather than strengthening men into being more dominant.
Overview of The the Clinician Investigator Trainees’ Research Presented at The 2022 CSCI-CITAC Joint Meeting
Authors: Castanov Valera , Soni Shubham , Phuong Melissa S. , Al-Azzawi Zaid A.M. , Mazzanti Andrew , Patel Salonee , Suk Yujin , Wang Wenxuan , Yuan Amelia T.
Published: September 2023

The 2022 Annual Joint Meeting (AJM) and Young Investigators’ Forum of the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation / Société Canadienne de recherches clinique (CSCI/SCRC) and Clinician Investigator Trainee Association of Canada/Association des cliniciens-chercheurs en formation du Canada (CITAC/ACCFC) was held in Montréal, November 13–14, 2022. The theme of this year’s AJM was “Strength in Perseverance” and focused on highlighting clinician-investigator trainee achievements and resilience in research engagement through recent challenging and unprecedented times. The opening remarks were given by Nicola Jones (president of CSCI/SCRC) and Heather Whittaker (past president of CITAC/ACCFC). The keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Strong, who delivered the presentation “The Future of Clinician Scientists in Canada.” Dr. Caroline Quach (Université de Montréal) received the CSCI Distinguished Scientist Award and Dr. Amy Metcalfe (University of Calgary) received the CSCI Joe Doupe Young Investigator Award. Each of the clinician-scientists delivered presentations on their award-winning research. The four interactive workshops included “Social Media in Science and Medicine,” “Diversity in Science and Medicine,” “Running a Successful Research Program,” and “Mentorship in Action.” The AJM also included presentations from clinician investigator trainees from across the country. Over 90 abstracts were showcased at this year’s meeting, most of which are summarized in this review. Six outstanding abstracts were selected for oral presentations during the President’s Forum.
discurso eugenésico y las teorías racistas en las políticas migratorias colombianas: el rechazo de migrantes afro-antillanos y judíos (1920-1940)
Authors: Olaya Peláez Iván Darío
Published: September 2023

Durante las décadas de 1920 y 1930, las élites políticas colombianas emitieron leyes migratorias que, con sustratos eugenistas y racistas, restringían la entrada de individuos que fueran vistos como una amenaza para el “patrimonio biológico de la nación”. El vínculo entre la eugenesia y las teorías racistas, que dio lugar a un “racismo eugenésico”, condujo a que a migrantes como los afro-antillanos y los refugiados judíos se les negara el ingreso a Colombia debido a sus “inadecuadas” características físicas, intelectuales y culturales. Este artículo busca mostrar, por un lado, cómo estas leyes migratorias restrictivas fueron aplicadas a estos dos grupos poblacionales. Por otro lado, pretende demostrar que la expedición de tales políticas no solo obedecía a intereses nacionales, sino también a las dinámicas transnacionales. Si bien Colombia no vio la llegada de grandes olas migratorias, emitió leyes restrictivas tal como los otros países del continente. Se trabaja a partir del análisis de la correspondencia diplomática, oficial y confidencial, así como de los decretos ejecutivos, desde una perspectiva histórica transnacional.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN BISNIS PLATFORM ONLINE PADA MONDAI PRELOVE – THRIFT SHOP
Authors: Saputri Rezki , Wirasari Ira
Published: October 2023

The pandemic era specifically changed the way people live from offline to online. This also happens in buying and selling products or services that also occur in thrift clothing business shops. Mondai Prelove – Thrift Shop is one of the online shop businesses engaged in the fashion industry that sells women's clothing in various styles. During marketing activities, there are problems regarding unknown market segmentation, so it is difficult to carry out these activities. This has an impact on the lack of income in this business. This study aims to analyze market conditions suitable for the sale of Mondai Prelove – Thrift Shop and make business strategies with SWOT and STP analysis. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The results of this study show that the business strategy needed is related to adding human resources, and sales consistency on various online shop platforms by paying attention to market segmentation and strengthening the company's brand identity. It can be concluded that there is a need for variety in carrying out marketing techniques by ongoing trends so that product purchases on various e-commerce platforms and social media run smoothly.

Keywords: business strategy, SWOT analysis, thrift shop
Strengthening the motivational role of wages: problems and prospects
Authors:   Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, Kichko Iryna , Hrytsakov Mykhailo ,   Chernihiv Polytechnic National University
Published: October 2023

It is argued that the war on the territory of Ukraine stimulated the departure process of Ukraini-ans mainly of working age and children abroad. The post-war economic recovery of Ukraine may face labour shortages and economic stagnation. The low level of wages in Ukraine, destruction of housing, social and industrial infrastructure becomes and obstacle to the return of migrants. The war has exac-erbated the problem of balancing the labour market. The growth in the number of unemployed and migration flows actualizes the problem of the wages level in Ukraine.The article considers modern experience of the countries of the world in terms of motivation of high labour productivity using the wages, the possibility of adapting best remuneration practices in the world in order to develop a motivational mechanism for remuneration in the post-war period of the recovery of Ukraine, namely: increasing the share of group forms of bonuses, systems of payment for knowledge and qualifications, development of flexible systems of benefits for employees of enterprises and social protection, participation in the enterprise management and equity.In the article, the functions of wages, the possibility of changing them, taking into account the imbalance of supply and demand for labour in Ukraine during the war and the post-war period in Ukraine. The issue of increasing wages as a result of the implementation of managerial competencies of managers at various levels is updated.The ways to increase the motivational role of the labour remuneration in terms of creating eco-nomic opportunities to increase the employees’ wages by increasing investment attractiveness of Ukraine, structural adjustment of the economy from the production of raw materials and their export to the development of high-tech industries; improvement of the tariff system and labour rationing in com-pliance with the equal wages principle for equal labour contribution; practice of forms of the employees’ participation in the enterprise management and share capital; development of mechanisms for collective and contractual regulation of labour remuneration, forms of collective bonuses are formulated..
IMPLEMENTING STRESS-MANAGEMENT ON THE PRACTICE OF PEOPLE AND HR MANAGEMENT IN THE MIND OF VIYNI
Authors:   Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, Mekshun Liudmila
Published: October 2023

The main purpose of the article is to analyse the impact of stress on the performance of employees and staff management under martial law, as well as to search for methods of managing them (stress management) to minimize negative consequences of stressful situations or to eliminate them. Relevance of the research topics is due to the fact that human performance affects the productivity of their work and requires adjustment of personnel management methods under theimpact of stress factors caused by war. It was found out that taking into account the current situation, it is important for companies to develop measures for the retention and rotation of the leading specialists, conduct their rotation and training, and provide an opportunity to quickly move up the career ladder when personnel planning; when organizing personnel –create safe working conditions and shelter, flexible working hours, and the opportunity for remote work; when motivating employees –ensure their participation in volunteer projects to support the army and victims, strengthen methods of moral motivation, organize psychological support; at the monitoring stage –it is necessary to introduce anti-stress measures, conduct psychological trainings andexplanatory work to create a positive psycho-emotional state of employees.It is determined that the ISO standard 45003:2021 “Occupational Health and Safety Management. Psychological Health and Safety at Work. Guidelines for Managing Psychological Risks” contains instructions for planning, implementing, and evaluating the health and safety management system in the labour collective, which should be used in war conditions. Stress management can be carried out at the state, company, or individual levels. To reduce the impact of stress on a person in this study, it is proposed to introduce a targeted unconditional basic income at the enterprise or company level, it is advisable to organize volunteer associations, conduct joint psychological trainings, form relationships of mutual support and trust between employees; at the individual level, in order to achieve psychological balance, it is advisable to increase a person’s self-esteem and self-regulation, improve his communication connections with others.