bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Justiça fiscal no século XXI
Authors: Teixeira Glória , Santana Rômulo
Published: May 2024

Current societies are experiencing a moment of historic acceleration provided by the phenomenon of the globalization of economies, enhanced by the digitalization process and the emergence of new technologies, especially in the pandemic. Tax systems are not immune to these changes, in which it is necessary to face the challenges of the present with valid and efficient instruments. The movement of goods, capital and services provides the freedom to invest and transact anywhere in the world, without moving around and through clicks on electronic devices. On the other hand, consumer taxation, presented as the best candidate to face an increasingly mobile and informed society, also does not solve the problem of effective taxation of electronic transactions that escape national networks and, therefore, do not boil down to the same space physical territorial. Therefore, the growing need to efficiently and effectively tax the global income of taxpayers is of paramount importance, mitigating tax fraud and abuse and avoiding the use of presumptions as elements that compromise the security and rationality of any tax system. In the context of tax justice in the 21st century, it is important to privilege the principles of transparency, neutrality, simplicity and non-discrimination to the detriment of the principles of progressivity or vertical equity. Also considering the change in the relationship between the tax administration and the taxpayer, which changes from subordination to collaboration, transforming the former into a recipient of tax revenues for the construction of modern societies through efficient and qualified public services to face the challenges of the new millennium, it is important to make a brief analysis about the legitimacy of the Directive on the minimum taxation of multinationals and the Portuguese temporary solidarity contribution (CST) for taxation on extraordinary or unexpected profits (windfall profit tax). It is dogmatic or instrumental research, with an important sociolegal bias. The research method is bibliographic and documentary. The type of research is data collection and analysis. The method of approach is primarily by deduction, although it uses induction in view of the understanding of Law as a social fact.
Educomunicação ambiental como ferramenta para a divulgação e conservação de áreas protegidas na Região da Baixada Fluminense - Brasil
Authors: Lima Júlio Cesar Carou Felix de , Vargas Karine Bueno
Published: May 2024

Educational communication has been gaining prominence since the 1970s with the integration of information technologies into education, especially in more developed countries, gaining strength in Brazil over the past two decades. Paulo Freire was one of the promoters of this creative perspective of Communication/Education interrelation, pointing to the essentially dialogical nature of communication processes for the formation of a "critical consciousness." However, educational communication can also occur analogically without the use of technologies, such as in the making of signs, posters, models, pamphlets, exhibitions, and similar items. Environmental educational communication can be especially utilized through fast media, such as social networks, with YouTube Shorts, Instagram Stories or Reels, and short TikTok videos, which can be explored for the creation of audiovisual resources, as well as for the production of clips, short films, among others, all of which have a wide reach of environmental educational communication to the current population. The objective of this chapter is to explore the role of environmental educational communication as a tool for the dissemination and conservation of protected areas in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, also known as Baixada Fluminense, presenting an overview of these areas with a focus on the Mário Xavier National Forest (Flona MX).The conservation units of Baixada Fluminense suffer from stereotypes attributed to the social and economic issues of the region, these facts contribute to the invisibility of these green areas, directly affecting conservation. Changing this scenario can come from encouraging society to become active in conservation, taking on the role of protagonists and for that, educomunicação must be present in these spaces, providing information, knowledge, and dissemination of these spaces, making society recognize the importance of protected areas, known in Brazil as Conservation Units. Thus, it was identified that the use of technological resources such as social media are extremely important tools and should be incorporated into communication plans of protected areas, as well as shared management practices should become more present, especially with the technical scientific support of universities, having the Shared Guard Extension Program Flona Mário Xavier, with a great example of integration and success in Baixada Fluminense for conservation.
Capacitando as Comunidades: A Perspetiva Local sobre os Programas Aldeia Segura, Pessoas Seguras e a Preparação para Incêndios Rurais em Vale Florido
Authors: Rocha Ana , Pinto Diogo Miguel , Samora-Arvela André , Barreiros José Pedro
Published: May 2024

The 2017 fires in Portugal strongly marked civil society, proving to be one of the deadliest in the country`s history, resulting in the loss of 117 lives and very significant damage to homes, businesses and ecosystems. These events underlined the urgent need to promote a culture of risk prevention in communities, especially rural communities. Thus, with this purpose, the programs Safe Village, Safe People were created. This work aims to explain the experience in implementing the Safe Village, Safe People programs, focusing on the expertise developed by the Municipality of Ansião in the Village of Vale Florido. And, in particular, identify the obstacles encountered, strengths, weaknesses, difficulties and future perspectives for these programs. Finally, some recommendations will be presented to effectively improve the implementation of the Safe Village, Safe People programs. Methodologically, the collection of testimonies from the Municipal Civil Protection services of Ansião began, in order to identify the main challenges that arise in the implementation of the ASPS programs in the first person. This work's results, based on the municipalities experience in implementing ASPS, demonstrate the importance of a community-centered approach. By involving local residents, municipalities can effectively develop a culture of proximity between communities and civil protection. The involvement of Presidents of the Parish Council, due to its proximity to the populations, proved to have a primary role in the adherence of the population to the program. The results also highlight the need for continuous evaluation and adaptation of these programmes to ensure their long-term effectiveness and to make them flexible in the face of new societal challenges. Ultimately, the success of these initiatives depends to a large extent on the commitment and collaboration of all: rural communities and civil protection agents.
The environment in Brazilian Mineral Legislation from 1988 to 2017
Authors: Farina Cefas Dutra , Carramillo Lucio , Silva Francisco José da , Mothé Filho Heitor Fernandes
Published: May 2024

The methodological model used in this work was to carry out bibliographical research on the Brazilian mineral legislation in the Federal sphere, listing Laws, Decrees, regulations, ordinances and in force from 1988, until 2017, with the aim of demonstrating how Brazilian mineral legislation evolved in order to protect the environment during this period. Since the enactment of the Brazilian Federal Constitution (CF) of 1988, the preservation of the environment assumes a role of high importance in Brazilian legislation, the main example being Article 225, where this concept is explicit. It can be highlighted, the excerpts that blame the mineral resource explorer for understanding the environmental damage generated as a result of their activities, remain individuals and legal entities subject to both administrative and penal compliance. Ordinance No. 231, of the National Department of Mineral Production – DNPM, published in 1998, regulated the Mineral Water Code, and describes, in detail, the criteria for establishing the protocol for the protection of mineral, thermal, or mineral water sources. table, and must be mapped and identified as possible sources of water contamination, to establish a degree of vulnerability for that deposit. In 2001, the DNPM published Ordinance No. 237, which establishes the Regulatory Norms for Mining. These norms deal, among other things, with the environmental recovery procedures that must be practiced in cases of Suspension, Closure, and Resumption of mining works. The Mine Closure Plan (PFM) is also regulated. The PFM requires that, in the area of influence of the mine, monitoring of pollution be carried out, and also that the impacts caused by the mine in its surroundings be surveyed. This ordinance also regulates the closure of mining activities, requiring topographical and landscaping rehabilitation of the area, with slope stabilization and reduction of visual impacts, in addition to reforestation, and survey of the potential for future use of the site. These requirements extend to areas used for research and geological surveys, and also to those that have suffered some type of impact from mining activities. In 2017, the then DNPM was extinguished, being elevated to the category of National Mining Agency (ANM). As it rose in the administrative hierarchy of the country, the body also gained more autonomy and supervisory power. With this survey it is possible to see that during this period there were several important advances in mineral legislation aimed at environmental protection in Brazil.
Minas de antimónio e ouro do concelho de Gondomar: uma oportunidade de turismo de património industrial
Authors: Silva Guilherme , Matos Maria Luísa
Published: May 2024

In recent decades, industrial heritage tourism has grown significantly and is an expanding economic activity. In Europe, the first initiatives emerged in the 1980s in the United Kingdom and Germany, with the musealization of industrial spaces. In Portugal, this type of initiative began to have a huge impact at the end of the 20th century, largely due to deindustrialization, responsible for the closure and relocation of many factories, leading to the disappearance of much of this heritage. In the Extractive Industry, there are still few cases of musealization of deactivated mining heritage. In the European context, there are already some projects around the recovery of mining heritage, and in Portugal the process for inventorying and classifying this heritage is still in the development phase, with a long way to go in safeguarding these places. The case under study highlights the cultural and tourist potential that the antimony (Sb) and gold mines of Gondomar have in a region with specific geographical and geological characteristics that allowed the exploration of a resource that proved to be important, standing out at a national level. Sb exploration in this region had a period of greater activity at the end of the 19th century with the creation of several mining companies and brought an important development throughout the region, having its closure disastrous consequences on the population and territory. The study carried out on Sb exploration confirms the idea that this sector had a cyclical nature and depended on sudden fluctuations in metal prices, leading to phases of rapid development and expansion, followed by the closure and abandonment of mines. Currently, what remains of most of the Sb mines are ruins surrounded by dense vegetation, making these industrial units, which in other times constituted a great wealth, are now completely abandoned and forgotten. Aware of the richness of this industrial and mining heritage, it is intended to draw up a proposal for the creation of an Interpretive Center that will allow portraying the different stages of mining exploration in the municipality of Gondomar. This project would be an essential complement to the thematic trails already developed by Parque das Serras do Porto and which would rescue spaces and vestiges associated with the old mines, enhancing the heritage and memory of these communities, which were once very dependent on these mining operations.
Permanencia y abandono escolar temporal de mujeres indígenas de una escuela normal rural: análisis pre y pospandemia
Authors: Arán Sánchez Ana
Published: May 2024

La reciente emergencia sanitaria vivida a nivel mundial provocó que se volviera todavía más precaria la de por sí vulnerable situación de los estudiantes indígenas en la educación superior, debido a la dificultad para acceder a las herramientas tecnológicas necesarias para continuar con su formación universitaria en la modalidad virtual. La investigación que a continuación se presenta tiene como propósito analizar las causas del abandono temporal de los estudios de Licenciatura en Educación Primaria por parte de alumnas indígenas de una escuela normal rural ubicada al norte de México antes y durante la pandemia provocada por el covid-19. En primer lugar, se muestra un análisis estadístico de las cifras de bajas temporales y definitivas previo a la pandemia y durante la misma, con el objetivo de comparar los datos. En segundo término, se analizan las respuestas que dieron seis informantes clave a un cuestionario estructurado, para profundizar en los factores que incidieron en su abandono temporal de su formación académica. El estudio emplea un enfoque cualitativo y la metodología de estudio de caso. Entre los hallazgos se destaca la pandemia por covid-19 como una de las causas de un incremento en las bajas temporales y definitivas de las estudiantes, dada la carencia económica para contar con la conectividad y equipo de cómputo adecuado. Asimismo, se resalta la incidencia de aspectos personales como embarazo y situaciones familiares.
Accessibility, Relevance, and Impact of a Symptom Monitoring Tool for Home Hospice Care: Theory Elaboration and Qualitative Assessment
Authors: Washington Karla T , Oliver Debra Parker , Donehower Allison K , White Patrick , Benson Jacquelyn J , Lyons Patrick G , Demiris George
Published: May 2024

Background

Early users found Engagement and Visualization to Improve Symptoms in Oncology Care (ENVISION), a web-based application designed to improve home management of hospice patients’ symptoms and support patients’ and family caregivers’ well-being, to be generally useful and easy to use. However, they also raised concerns about potential challenges users with limited technological proficiency might experience.

Objective

We sought to concurrently accomplish two interrelated study aims: (1) to develop a conceptual framework of digital inclusivity for health information systems and (2) to apply the framework in evaluating the digital inclusivity of the ENVISION application.

Methods

We engaged ENVISION users (N=34) in a qualitative study in which data were collected via direct observation, think-aloud techniques, and responses to open-ended queries. Data were analyzed via theory elaboration and basic qualitative description.

Results

Accessibility, relevance, and impact were identified as 3 essential considerations in evaluating a health system’s digital inclusivity. Study findings generally supported ENVISION’s digital inclusivity, particularly concerning its perceived relevance to the work of family caregivers and hospice clinicians and its potentially positive impact on symptom management and quality of life. Limitations to ENVISION’s digital inclusivity centered around issues of accessibility, particularly operability among individuals with limited technological knowledge and skills.

Conclusions

The Accessibility, Relevance, and Impact conceptual framework of digital inclusivity for health information systems can help identify opportunities to strengthen the digital inclusivity of tools, such as ENVISION, intended for use by a broad and diverse range of users.
Inferring Population HIV Viral Load From a Single HIV Clinic’s Electronic Health Record: Simulation Study With a Real-World Example
Authors: Goldstein Neal D , Jones Justin , Kahal Deborah , Burstyn Igor
Published: May 2024

Background

Population viral load (VL), the most comprehensive measure of the HIV transmission potential, cannot be directly measured due to lack of complete sampling of all people with HIV.

Objective

A given HIV clinic’s electronic health record (EHR), a biased sample of this population, may be used to attempt to impute this measure.

Methods

We simulated a population of 10,000 individuals with VL calibrated to surveillance data with a geometric mean of 4449 copies/mL. We sampled 3 hypothetical EHRs from (A) the source population, (B) those diagnosed, and (C) those retained in care. Our analysis imputed population VL from each EHR using sampling weights followed by Bayesian adjustment. These methods were then tested using EHR data from an HIV clinic in Delaware.

Results

Following weighting, the estimates moved in the direction of the population value with correspondingly wider 95% intervals as follows: clinic A: 4364 (95% interval 1963-11,132) copies/mL; clinic B: 4420 (95% interval 1913-10,199) copies/mL; and clinic C: 242 (95% interval 113-563) copies/mL. Bayesian-adjusted weighting further improved the estimate.

Conclusions

These findings suggest that methodological adjustments are ineffective for estimating population VL from a single clinic’s EHR without the resource-intensive elucidation of an informative prior.
The Effect of the Double Reduction Policy on the English Performance of Junior Middle School Students in Zengcheng, Guangdong
Authors: Huang Yiwen
Published: May 2024

With the implementation of the double reduction policy, higher requirements have been virtually placed on the education and teaching of schools. The "double reduction" policy has strengthened teachers' subjective pursuit of teaching quality and teaching efficiency. Therefore, teachers have explored feasible methods to effectively improve English teaching efficiency, and strive to build a quality, humanized and efficient cognitive environment for junior high school students. In order to greatly improve the efficiency of English teaching, teachers consciously explore the requirements of the "double reduction" policy for English teaching, pragmatically summarize the main factors that improve English teaching efficiency, comprehensively summarize the practical value of improving English teaching efficiency, and scientifically explore the methods of improving English teaching efficiency under the "double reduction" policy.
THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS PROCESSES
Authors: Kvitka Anton , Sosnin Dmytro , Kvitka Yuliia , Andreieva Kateryna
Published: May 2024

Doing business in the conditions of globalization and rapid changes requires from entrepreneurs constant development and adaptation, search for new ideas and use of advanced technologies. Active competition and functioning in conditions of uncertainty require the formation of new competitive advantages, effective management of business processes and digital awareness. The aim of the paper is the systematization of the key approaches to implementation of artificial intelligence in business processes of the company and assessment of its influence on business results Empirical research uses quantitative methodology. Secondary data is collected from surveys and reports of leading world consulting companies. Within the framework of the research, the essence and key directions of artificial intelligence development were studied. Analysis of the use of artificial intelligence in company’s business processes was conducted. The positive cases of artificial intelligence implementation were considered, the influence of AI solutions on the development of modern organizations was determined. Advantages and disadvantages of AI solutions for business were considered.
El semejante a sí mismo
Authors: Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza Juan
Published: May 2024

El Gobierno del Estado de Guerrero y la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México han iniciado la publicación de la Biblioteca Alarconiana con las obras de Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza, en ediciones prologadas y revisadas por especialistas del Instituto de Investigaciones Filológicas de la unam, quienes dan cuenta de la vida y obra del autor. La presente coedición se propone acercar la dramaturgia del ilustre taxqueño a las generaciones actuales para retomar el diálogo con su legado.
Presencia de Compuestos Orgánicos Persistentes (COPs) en huevos de garzas y espátulas rosadas de la Laguna El Tóbari, Sonora, México
Authors: Aguilera-Márquez Daniela , Bastidas-Bastidas Pedro de Jesús , Leyva-García Germán N. , Jara-Marini Martín E. , García-Hernández Jaqueline
Published: May 2024

El presente trabajo se realizó en el Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, México, con la finalidad de evaluar el efecto de la contaminación agrícola en las aves del ecosistema lagunar El Tóbari, ubicado al sur del estado (27°04’40.01’’N, 110°00’06.66’’O). Este ecosistema recibe drenes agrícolas del Valle del Yaqui y es hábitat de especies de aves reproductivas de colonia, dentro de las cuales se encuentran la Espátula Rosada (Platalea ajaja), la Garcita Dedos Dorados (Egretta thula), el Garzón Gris (Ardea herodias), la Garza Rojiza (Egretta rufescens), y el Pedrete Corona Clara (Nyctanasa violacea). Para el efecto, se colectaron un total de 30 huevos de estas 5 especies, en el periodo comprendido de los años de 2010-2012. Los huevos se pesaron y se les midió la longitud, el ancho, el grosor del cascarón y se calculó el índice de tamaño y el volumen. En el contenido y en el cascarón de cada huevo, se cuantificaron 17 plaguicidas organoclorados incluyendo el DDT y sus metabolitos. Como resultado se tiene que el 4,4’-DDE se detectó en 100% de las muestras, con concentraciones que variaron entre 0.16 y 17.86 µg/g peso húmedo (mediana = 2.17 µg/g); por lo contrario α-BHC, β-BHC, heptacloro epóxido, 4,4’-DDD y 4,4’-DDT se presentaron con menor frecuencia y los valores máximos de 0.09 µg/g y mínimos de 0.004 µg/g peso húmedo. En el cascarón se encontraron el β-BHC, heptacloro, endrín aldheído y el 4,4’-DDE, este último en el cascarón de la Garza Rojiza y del Garzón Gris con medianas de 2.54 y 1.23 µg/g, respectivamente. Un 30% del total de las muestras excedieron el límite de 4 µg/g de concentración de 4,4’-DDE, con efectos dañinos en la reproducción de especies similares, es así, que el 55% de las  muestras del  Garzón Gris rebasaron el límite, seguido de la Espátula Rosada (37%), la Garza Rojiza (25%) y la Garcita Dedos Dorados (12%). Esta última especie fue la única que presentó una correlación negativa entre la concentraciones de 4,4’-DDE y el grosor del cascarón.
El papel del ion calcio y la autofagia en la regulación del hidrotropismo en raíces: el caso de Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors: Castillo-Olamendi Luis , Jiménez-Nopala Gladys , Porta Helena
Published: May 2024

Las plantas son organismos sésiles con diferentes mecanismos que intervienen durante la escasez de agua. Uno de ellos es el hidrotropismo que consiste en la modificación del crecimiento y movimiento de la raíz hacia zonas donde hay más agua. Este movimiento es fundamental para la supervivencia de la planta. Otro mecanismo es la autofagia descrita no sólo como una defensa ante la sequía sino también como un proceso catabólico conservado en la mayoría de las células eucariotas, a través del cual se transporta material citoplasmático no deseado o disfuncional a la vacuola de las células vegetales para su degradación y reciclamiento. En la respuesta hidrotrópica, se presenta una acumulación de autofagosomas y H2O2 en la zona de curvatura de la raíz. Por esto la autofagia reduce el estrés oxidativo causado por el estrés hídrico durante el hidrotropismo. El ion calcio (Ca2+) es un segundo mensajero que regula las reacciones al estrés. Cuando la célula percibe un estímulo como la escasez de agua, hay un aumento transitorio o sostenido de la concentración de Ca2+ en el citosol que desencadena procesos celulares temporales al ser detectado por las proteínas fijadoras de Ca2+ como la calmodulina, ubicada en la membrana plasmática y en la membrana de los organelos celulares. La curvatura de la raíz durante el hidrotropismo depende de la acumulación de Ca2+ en el citosol mediante el bloqueo de la ATPasa de Ca2+ ECA1 por la proteína MIZ1. Además, la proteína similar a la calmodulina 24, (CML24), potencialmente se une al Ca2+ en respuesta al estrés abiótico, y al interaccionar con la proteína ATG4 de la autofagia, se puede afectar su progreso. En este trabajo se realizó una revisión de los conceptos básicos del hidrotropismo, la autofagia y el flujo de Ca2+ con la intención de ampliar el conocimiento sobre la interacción de estos procesos y la defensa celular de Arabidopsis thaliana ante la escasez de agua.
SNIa DETECTION ANALYSIS RESULTS FROM REAL AND SIMULATED IMAGES USING SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE
Authors: Reyes Juan Pablo , Hernández Hoyos Marcela , Fouchez Dominique
Published: May 2024

The detection of transient events, Type Ia supernovae in particular, has become an important research subject in today's astronomy. We use as a base tool the software suite for astronomical image processing called LSSTsp and adapt it to assemble a type Ia supernova detection pipe. We study some straightforward changes on the overall pipeline by selecting better quality inputs to perform a coaddition of reference images, we analyze the different residual sources detected on the difference images and, lastly, we build light curves by taking into account the features of detected difference image analysis sources. Finally, we build a catalog of supernova candidates by using a random forest classification, and check the relevance these additions. We reduced the overall source detection density with our changes while finding between 82% and 85% of the present Type Ia supernovae.
Hydrogen Production using PEM Electrolyzer
Authors: Patil Kaustubh , Patil Miheer , Pustode Prajwal , Umathe Prathamesh , Rajebhosale Athang , Rathod Alkesh
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This paper presents a simulation study of alkaline electrolysis for H2 production using Aspen Plus. The simulation model incorporates reactor, separators, mixer, and heat exchanger units to accurately represent the AWE process. The model is designed to evaluate the performance of an AWE system under different operating conditions and aims to achieve a reference H2 production rate of 0.179663 kg/hr. The simulation results demonstrate that the AWE system can successfully produce H2 at the specified rate. The model provides a detailed analysis of the system's behavior and H2 production rate, under varying operating conditions. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into optimizing the design and operation of AWE systems for large-scale H2 production
A Review on Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Science
Authors: Solake Mr. Umesh D.
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care has risen steadily, including a wide range of applications in the field of pharmacology. AI is now used throughout the entire continuum of pharmacology research and clinical practice and from early drug discovery to real-world data mining. The types of AI models used range from unsupervised clustering of drugs or patients aimed at identifying potential drug compounds or suitable patient populations, to supervised machine learning approaches to improve therapeutic drug monitoring. Additionally, natural language processing is increasingly used to mine electronic health records to obtain real-world data. In this mini-review, we discuss the basics of AI followed by an outline of its application in pharmacology research and clinical practice. Artificial intelligence is the upcoming technology in advance health care system. Current digitalization of medicine and availability of electronic health records (EHRs) has inspired clinical researchers and healthcare personnel to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies for big data analytics and for very large scale medical databases. The major advantage of AI is that it reduces the time that is needed for drug development and, in turn, it reduces the costs that are associated with drug development, enhances the returns on investment and may even cause a decrease in cost for the end user. A large number of researches are being carried out to improve the current available AI technology to make the pharmacy profession more efficient. The present article briefly describes the importance of AI in the process of drug development and then looks at the various AI tools that are available at the disposal of a modern-day pharmacist to aid in a more efficient functioning.
StudentSphere - Indicating a Centralized Space for Student Records
Authors: Murumkar Prof. Sonali , Dandage Prof. Rajeshwari , Chivadshetti Shraddha , Ingale Achal , Lagad Purva , Sayyed Nausheen
Published: May 2024

Abstract: The KeyKundali WebApp revolutionizes student information systems, offering a dynamic framework to assess a student's four-year academic journey. This innovative system transcends conventional datamanagement, introducing a feature set that abstracts complexities, providing an intuitive visual representation of a student's trajectory. From entry to exit, the app records academic milestones, intelligently compiling data forinsightful reports on GPA, attendance, and extracurriculars. The Application has five types of users :Student, GFM,GFM Coordinator HOD And Principal .The Key Kundali empowers institutions with nuanced insights for informed decision-making andstudent support.
Local Talent Meets Business - The Ethical Way (THRIFT)
Authors: Pal Archit
Published: May 2024

Abstract: THRIFT is a novel web application designed to address the challenge of accessing affordable and reliable home wizard services in local areas. The platform serves as a bridge between homeowners seeking various home maintenance and repair services and skilled service providers offering their expertise at competitive rates. In this research paper, we present the development process and outcomes of THRIFT, emphasizing its role in improving accessibility and affordability of home wizard services. The project begins with a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature, highlighting the prevalent issues faced by homeowners in finding affordable home services.
Assessment of Automatic Thoughts and Self Esteem Among Substance Using Adults
Authors: Mahalwal Saurabh
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In order to better understand how altering one's ideas might improve one's self-esteem and help one cope with substance misuse issues, this study looked at the relationship between automatic thoughts and self-esteem in adult substance users. In order to participate in the study, a sample of 95 persons who use drugs filled out self-report questionnaires measuring their automatic thought patterns and self-esteem. The findings showed that among adults who use drugs, automatic thoughts and levels of self-esteem are significantly correlated. In particular, people with greater levels of self-esteem were more likely to report having good automatic thoughts, whereas people with lower levels of self-esteem were more likely to report having negative automatic thoughts. Additionally, the results indicated that treating and changing automatic negative beliefs could be a useful intervention technique for enhancing self-worth and supporting the treatment of substance misuse problems.
Human Voice Recognition for Authentication
Authors: Tantry Shreya M , Sankalp  , S Prasha , Dsouza Nisha , Shetty Mr. Ganesh
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Human voice plays a very important role as a vital biometric parameter for authentication and Identification. Voice recognition is a biometric technology used to identify one particular person’s voice. It provides Enhanced security, convenient authentication and considerable cost saving. It can be performed using the concept of processing using Technique. Voice recognition is a software program or hardware device that can decode the human voice. It can receive and interpret dictation, understand and perform spoken commands, and identify a person based on their unique voiceprint. Voice recognition has become more popular in recent years with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligent assistants, such as: Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant. Voice recognition is used to control a smart home ,Instruct a smart speaker, Command phones and tablets ,Voice recognition is also known as Automatic speech recognition (ASR), Computer speech recognition.
Dynamic Thermal Rating in Diverse Climatic Conditions: Uncertainty Analysis and Fuzzy Logic Approach
Authors: Baishya Lakhyahira , Patowary Purobi
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In recent times, there has been a significant rise in the need for electricity, a trend expected to continue. This surge in demand has resulted in transmission lines operating at much higher capacities, which in turn exposes them to increased thermal and mechanical stress, ultimately impacting the reliability of the transmission network. In this paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the static thermal rating (STR) and dynamic thermal rating (DTR) of power lines across varied climatic conditions. The study encompasses a thorough investigation into the thermal behavior of power lines during both summer and winter seasons over a 24-hour period. Through rigorous computational simulations and empirical data collection, the STR and DTR profiles are determined to assess the real-time capacity of power lines under changing environmental conditions. Furthermore, the research introduces a novel approach utilizing fuzzy logic to model the dynamic thermal rating (FDTR) based on the IEEE 738 standard, in regions characterized by diverse climatic patterns. By integrating fuzzy logic with meteorological data, the FDTR model offers enhanced accuracy in predicting the thermal performance of power lines, considering factors such as ambient temperature, wind speed, and solar radiation. The proposed methodology aims to provide utilities and grid operators with a reliable tool for optimizing power transmission capacity, mitigating the risk of overheating, and ensuring grid reliability in regions with complex and fluctuating weather conditions. This study contributes to the advancement of smart grid technology and facilitates efficient energy management in diverse climate zones
Learning On Concrete Performance Using E-Waste for Partial Coarse Aggregate Replacement
Authors: Razin Mohammed
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Concrete holds a significant position in engineering, and its philosophy may be altered by substituting or adding substances that might prove more practical. This research presents a learning of concrete in which E trash is used to partially replace coarse material. M-30 grade concrete to be used in this project's concrete mix design. With the assistance of Indian standard codes according to specification, the qualities and attributes of materials for cement, coarse aggregate, and fine aggregate, and other supplemental components were investigated for concrete mix design. The split tensile strength, compression strength, and different coarse aggregate replacements (0%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) will be examined. M sand will be substituted for fine aggregate.
Design and Implementation of Autonomous Vehicle Using Computer Vision
Authors: Kumar Nitish
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In transportation sector there are many technological foundations, applications, and challenges in present days. Autonomous vehicles, equipped with artificial intelligence and machine learning, can perceive their environment, make decisions, and execute actions without constant human intervention. They have transformative potential across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, agriculture, and space exploration. Autonomous vehicles can streamline processes, enhance efficiency, improve safety, and assist in surgical procedures and patient monitoring. However, challenges such as safety, ethical considerations, job displacement, and regulatory frameworks must be addressed for their widespread adoption.
In bed with the state
Authors: Pereira Roxanne
Published: May 2024

The aim of this paper is to unsettle dominant discourses about the state and forensic social work though “dehistoricization” through two historical case studies from Canada: the eugenics movement and the Indian Act. This critical and structural analysis will demonstrate how the state historically and contemporarily disproportionately disadvantages disabled and Indigenous peoples independently and intersectionally through social control tactics. Using a conceptual framework from Foucault’s History of the Present approach, I problematize how historical practices manifest in present-day technologies of the state. I also utilized Blackstock’s Touchstones of Hope, a model for reconciliation in children’s services through four phases: Truth Telling, Acknowledging, Restoring, and Relating. After situating myself in the work, I will then articulate the key concepts including forensic social work, the state, intersectionality, and settler colonialism followed by the dominant historical discourses in forensic social work. Next, I dehistoricize the eugenics movement and the Indian Act as case studies to demonstrate how the state used and uses social control tactics of surveillance, categorization, segregation, and containment of disabled and Indigenous peoples. Contemporary forensic social work practices with disabled and Indigenous peoples will demonstrate that the historical practices continue in the present. I conclude with a call for reconciliation and transformative change.
A system of spherical functions orthogonal in the local segment of the sphere
Authors: Mazurova E.M. , Neiman Yu.M. , Sugaipova L.S.
Published: May 2024

One of the main tasks of modern physical geodesy is to determine the high-frequency part of the Earth’s gravity field (EGF), which inevitably depends on the individual characteristics of a particular computational area. It is well known that in global EGF modeling it is especially convenient to have a spherical function series. However, these series forming a reliable basis for global modeling are unsuitable for approximation in a local area because they lose orthogonality, the most important property of basis functions. The authors describe the possibility of imparting this property to spherical functions in the necessary part of the sphere, which enables further using the habitual apparatus of harmonic series for approximation of EGF in local areas. Of course, the foregoing is only concerned to the most basic concepts of the new direction in modeling the EGF in a local region
Mapping the heterogeneity of population response in different countries to the spread of COVID-19
Authors: Krasnoshtanova N.E. , Cherkashin A.K.
Published: May 2024

Geoinformation modeling and mapping were carried out and depicted in cartograms of the individual parameters of the models necessary for calculating the society response current indicators to spreading of the new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in various countries. The epidemic process is described in terms of the reliability theory by the accumulation of the disease frequency as the sum of the daily increase proportion in coronavirus infection’s confirmed cases. The Fréchet distribution function of the maximum values of the population reaction moments to contagion is used as a mathematical model for the growth trend. The statistical processing of spatial data is based on a non-dimensional indicator of integrated disease hazard and its linearized version, which enables calculating the mapped parameters of the model changing from country to country and indicating the efficiency of prevention and anti-epidemic measures implemented by the state and society
The country's oldest agricultural university, the State University of Land Management, is 245 years old
Authors: Papaskiri T.V. , Lipski S.A. , Soshnikov A.Yu.
Published: May 2024

Using the example of the country's oldest agricultural university, the State University of Land Management, the article analyzes the possibilities of modern agricultural education to participate in solving topical issues of various subjects, but at the same time united by an unconditional common thing – land resources and their study. At the same time, the history of the development of this educational institution and its current specifics are characterized. Attention is paid to the development strategy of the University and, in particular, to the implementation of the project to create a technopark with the status of a scientific and educational center on the basis of the University geodetic polygon agro (bio). This strategic project develops the existing components of university science and education to the greatest extent. The authors point out that this will be achieved through the integrated development of five clusters at once
Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography: 245 years of serving the Motherland
Authors: Kamynina N.R. , Savinikh V.P.
Published: May 2024

The authors explore the history of foundation and development of one of the oldest universities in Russia, Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography (MIIGAiK). They note that it has acted as a fundamental scientific and educational institution in the field of geodesy and cartography, successfully solving the most important governmental goals for its more than two centuries of its history. The historical features are revealed, as well as the current activities and development prospects of the University are analyzed. For decades, our scientists have been the leaders in scientific developments for the space industry. The institution successfully operates a Comprehensive Laboratory for the Study of Extraterrestrial Territories, exploring the natural satellites of Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. MIIGAiK is the main university of the rocket and space industry, which is part of the “Roscosmos Constellation” consortium. It is an integral element of the city and the country ecosystem paying special attention to arranging a comfortable and safe cultural and educational environment to develop creative and professional potential of each student
A comprehensive approach to evaluate microplastic biodegradation potential of mangrove rhizobacteria
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi-682 013, India, Asees W.K. , Divya B. ,   Department of Zoology, St. Xavier's College for Women, Aluva-683 101, India
Published: May 2024

Aim: The study investigates the microplastic degradation potential of mangrove rhizobacteria and their efficiency as a consortium. Methodology: Rhizosphere sediments were collected from three common mangrove species, Avicennia sp., Acanthus sp. and Bruguiera sp. in Kerala, India. Rhizobacteria were isolated, characterized and a consortium was formulated, which were analyzed for the production of plastic-degrading enzymes. Structural changes in PVC microplastic films treated with individual cultures and consortium were determined by FTIR spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. Results: The most abundant bacteria from each of the three mangrove species were identified as Priestia megaterium (SXC01) from Avicennia sp., Bacillus cereus (1MM03) from Acanthus sp. and Priestia megaterium (1MB38) from Bruguiera sp. Semi-quantitative and quantitative analysis showed that Priestia megaterium (SXC01) was efficient in the production of PEG dehydrogenase, Bacillus cereus (1MM03) in lipase production and Priestia megaterium (1MB38) in esterase and cutinase synthesis. Interestingly, the bacterial consortium showed higher production of enzymes and also exhibited greater stability in their attachment to the PVC surface compared to individual bacterial isolates. Further, FTIR spectral studies revealed pronounced vibrations in the hydroxyl (OH) regions, C-H regions and C-Cl stretching regions, providing evidence of bacterial PVC degradation. Interpretation: This study highlights the potential of consortium in the effective degradation of microplastics, surpassing individual isolates in enzymatic activity. To mitigate microplastic contamination, mangrove rhizobacteria are important players with potential uses in the restoration and maintenance of mangrove ecosystems. Key words: Bacterial consortium, Mangrove ecosystems, Microplastic degradation, Rhizobacterial strains
Impression management in a crisis: A conceptual framework of listed firms during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Sun Chenwei , Jin Justin , Nainar Khalid
Published: May 2024

This study develops a conceptual framework for impression management for listed companies, targeting various financial information users during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, many listed firms faced financial distress and limited in-person communication. Our framework is based on various communication categories and types, providing insights for managers to adjust impression management tactics, which affect emotions and induce cognitive biases in their targets that may impact their decision-making processes. Our research not only contributes to the existing literature pertaining to corporate impression management and crisis communication but also holds implications for future studies.
On serotonin, psychedelics, entactogens and psychoplastogens in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and related disorders.
Authors: Hoyer Daniel
Published: May 2024

There is controversy about a causal role of serotonin (5-HT) in
depression, some arguing that there is no proof for impaired brain 5-HT
function in depressed patients. Major depressive disorder comes with
multiple endophenotypes; not surprisingly classical antidepressants
(tricyclics, MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, SNRIs) are not universally
effective. Most antidepressants target the 5-HT system, partially if not
exclusively, but treatment-resistant depression (TRD) remains a major
issue. The most recent and heavily investigated class of potential rapid
acting antidepressant, anxiolytic, and/or anti PTSD drugs, namely
psychedelics (psilocybin, LSD, DMT, ayahuasca, etc..) or entactogens
(MDMA, ibogaine), all target the 5-HT system, at least in part. Phase II
/ III clinical trials support psychedelics- and/or MDMA-assisted
psychotherapy as a new class of rapid acting treatments for GAD, MDD,
TRD, PTSD, and other disorders. Psilocybin and MDMA have FDA
breakthrough status for TRD/MDD and PTSD, respectively, whereas LSD just
received FDA breakthrough status for GAD. All psychedelics act as 5-HT2A
receptor agonists, although LSD, DMT, psilocybin may also target other
5-HT and/or dopamine receptors. Psychedelics produce rapid onset and
long-lasting antidepressant effects after one or two administrations.
They all promote synaptogenesis and synaptic plasticity.
Neuroinflammation plays a major role in anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Interestingly, psychedelic-induced 5-HT2A receptor agonism has profound
anti-(neuro)inflammatory effects. Altogether, the 5-HT system plays an
essential, but not unique role in MDD and related disorders. MDD, TRD
and PTSD may be considered as biochemical, neurological and immune
conditions, given the emerging role of neuroplasticity and
neuroinflammation, which until recently, have been overlooked.