bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Convergence des luttes et diversité des tactiques
Authors: Tonnelat Stéphane
Published: September 2023

En février 2021, en désespoir de cause après dix ans d’une lutte qui a pourtant mené à l’abandon du méga-centre commercial et de loisirs EuropaCity, les militants associatifs contre l’urbanisation des terres du Triangle de Gonesse, dans la périphérie de Paris, font appel à de nouvelles tendances militantes, autonomes et contestataires, pour occuper le terrain et empêcher les travaux d’une station de métro au milieu des champs. Pendant dix-sept jours, avant d’être évacuée par les gendarmes, la ZAD du Triangle fait l’objet d’une forte couverture médiatique. Elle combine action légale et illégale, repli et ouverture, alternative et revendications, dans ce que les militants appellent « convergence des luttes et diversité des tactiques », une tendance plus large encore peu étudiée par les sciences sociales. L’analyse ethnographique de la résolution des tensions entre cultures militantes montre la construction en situation d’un accord tacite autour de la légitimité politique de l’occupation et le possible dépassement de clivages militants.
La gouvernance des données en droit civil québécois : comment (re)concilier protection et exploitation des données personnelles ?
Authors: Hulin Anne-Sophie
Published: September 2023

Alors que les projets de mutualisation des données dans divers secteurs – incluant ceux de la santé – se multiplient au Québec, la question de leur encadrement juridique se pose avec acuité. En effet, comment garantir que cette forme d’exploitation collective des données ne se traduise pas en bout de ligne par une augmentation de l’atteinte aux droits et intérêts des personnes physiques ? Comment éviter que ces modes d'exploitation des données, souvent portés par des considérations d'intérêt général, ne s'enlisent davantage dans la défiance et l’inacceptabilité sociale alors qu'en dépend l'innovation économique et sociale ? Dès lors, ce texte a pour objet de présenter la fiducie de données comme structure juridique de gouvernance des données et d’exposer en quoi cet outil émergent s’avère pertinent dans le contexte de projets de mutualisation des données.
Apprentissage automatique fédéré pour l’IA collaborative dans le secteur de la santé
Authors: Önen Melek , Cremonesi Francesco , Lorenzi Marco
Published: September 2023

L’apprentissage fédéré ou federated learning (FL) représente aujourd’hui un paradigme de travail essentiel pour renforcer la recherche en IA tout en garantissant la gouvernance et la confidentialité des données grâce à des applications d’apprentissage décentralisées. L’apprentissage fédéré permet à différents clients d’apprendre conjointement un modèle global sans partager leurs données respectives, et est donc particulièrement adapté aux applications d’IA contenant des données sensibles, comme dans le domaine de la santé. Néanmoins, l’utilisation de l’apprentissage fédéré dans le domaine médical en est actuellement à ses débuts, avec seulement une poignée d’applications pionnières démontrées dans des conditions réelles. L’un des aspects critiques de son application dans des conditions réelles concerne les aspects de sécurité et de sûreté. Des parties mal intentionnées peuvent intervenir pendant la procédure pour dégrader/modifier les performances des modèles ou récupérer des informations sur les données d’autres clients. Il existe actuellement une zone grise de menaces potentielles pour la vie privée associées au développement et à l’exploitation de méthodes complexes d’IA sur des données sensibles. Ces menaces apparaissent chaque fois que nous pouvons interférer avec les processus d’apprentissage ou d’exploitation du modèle, afin de recueillir plus d’informations sur les données utilisées pour générer un tel modèle. Dans ce travail, nous fournissons une vue d’ensemble des recherches et des défis actuels sur la sécurité et la sûreté de l’apprentissage fédéré, avec un accent particulier sur les applications de soins de santé.
Médecins et expression médiatique vus à travers un panorama de jurisprudence du Conseil d’État, juge de cassation des décisions disciplinaires des juridictions ordinales
Authors: Tomé Françoise
Published: September 2023

Si l’expression du médecin dans les médias est libre, qu’il entende se faire connaître, valoriser son action, utiliser sa notoriété, participer à des émissions de radio ou de télévision ou plus largement au débat public, fort de son expérience et de sa qualité de grand témoin des enjeux de la santé publique jouissant d’un savoir scientifique comme de la confiance qu’il en retire auprès des citoyens, c’est à la condition qu’il respecte le code de déontologie inséré dans le code de la santé publique qui encadre cette liberté et pose un ensemble d’obligations inhérentes, précisément, à la qualité de médecin. Ce libre commentaire se propose d’illustrer autour de plusieurs décisions du Conseil d’État, juge de cassation des décisions rendues en matière disciplinaire par les juridictions de l’Ordre des médecins, comment se construit une jurisprudence qui interprète les textes du code de déontologie comme autant d’exigences en matière de protection de la santé et de responsabilité du médecin, de dignité de la profession et de confraternité entre praticiens, de secret médical imposé par la loi et de confiance du patient envers le médecin. Et c’est bien cette notion de confiance qui semble constituer un fil rouge car elle est au cœur de la relation tout à fait particulière qui se noue, au commencement, entre le médecin et son patient puis, plus largement, dans le pacte social implicite entre médecin détenteur d’une autorité scientifique et citoyen-patient.
Médecins et télévision
Authors: Kierzek Gérald
Published: September 2023

La santé a littéralement inondé les écrans de télévision avec l’avènement du Sars-CoV-2 à l’origine de l’épidémie de Covid-19. Le caractère exceptionnel tant de la gestion de la pandémie en elle-même que de son traitement médiatique en fait un marqueur temporel important dans l’histoire de la médecine et de la place des médecins à la télévision. D’émissions médicales pédagogiques et informatives, la médecine est devenue partie prenante d’une scène médico-médiatico-politique avec cette explosion cathodique, en grande partie liée à l’existence des chaînes d’infos en continu. Quelle sera la juste place de ces mêmes médecins dans le paysage audiovisuel français après la crise Covid ? La confiance du grand public est-elle conservée et si non, comment la restaurer dans un cadre déontologique et un paysage médiatique et médical de plus en plus concurrentiel ? Autant de questions cruciales pour que la médecine à la télévision n’entrave pas la relation individuelle des médecins avec leurs patients, patients de plus en plus déboussolés dans l’offre de soins.
Carbapenem resistance in Enterobacterales from agricultural, environmental and clinical origins: South Africa in a global context
Authors: Ramkisson Taish , Rip Diane
Published: September 2023

Carbapenem agents are regarded as last-resort antibiotics, however, bacterial resistance towards carbapenems has been reported in both clinical and agricultural settings worldwide. Carbapenem resistance, defined as the resistance of a bacteria towards one or more carbapenem drugs, can be mediated in either of, or a combination of, three mechanisms–although, the mechanism mediated through the production of carbapenemases (β-lactamases that are able to enzymatically degrade carbapenems) is of most significance. Of particular concern is the occurrence of carbapenemase producing Enterobacterales (CPE), with literature describing a dramatic increase in resistance globally. In South Africa, increases of carbapenemase activity occurring in Enterobacter species, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa have recently been reported. CPE can also be found in agricultural environments, as global studies have documented numerous instances of CPE presence in various animals such as pigs, cattle, seafood, horses and dogs. However, most reports of CPE occurrence in agricultural settings come from Northern America, Europe and some parts of Asia, where more extensive research has been conducted to understand the CPE phenomenon. In comparison to clinical data, there are limited studies investigating the spread of CPE in agricultural settings in Africa, highlighting the importance of monitoring CPE in livestock environments and the food chain. Further research is necessary to uncover the true extent of CPE dissemination in South Africa. This review will discuss the phenomenon of bacterial antibiotic resistance (ABR), the applications of the carbapenem drug and the occurrence of carbapenem resistance globally.
Population data quality checks: Romanian adult deaths and lives, an evaluation
Authors: Toropoc Iulia
Published: September 2023

This article investigates the quality of the Romanian population data for the years 1966–2018. The following age heaping measures are being used, each with its recommended population age span: Whipple, Myers, Bachi, UNASA, Kannisto, Coale and Li. In addition, the Kannisto measure of old age overstatement is used. Our analysis corroborates the results of our measures with the demographic characteristic of the Romanian population. We aim to establish whether; (a) the data spanning the time interval 1966–1989 is more accurate than the data collected during the 1990–2018 interval, (b) the Romanian data is at least of comparable quality with the tier 2 HMD data and/or (c) the Romanian data is not grossly inaccurate and therefore suitable for research. We find support for (a) and, cautioning against the live data for the time interval 2002–2018, for (b) and (c). Limitations aside (no through overstatement or cohort analysis), this is the first study to attempt such evaluation and hopefully not the last.
Beethoven et la monarchie des Habsbourg
Authors: Körner Axel
Published: September 2023

En réexaminant la relation de Beethoven à la monarchie impériale habsbourgeoise, cette contribution remet en cause l’image d’un Beethoven resté proche du peuple et démocrate convaincu. Son intérêt pour les principes de la Révolution française ne l’a pas empêché de prendre ses distances par rapport aux conséquences de ces événements, notamment lors de l’occupation napoléonienne, qu’il a particulièrement mal vécue. L’article met l’accent sur la loyauté (dénuée de toute obséquiosité) du compositeur envers la dynastie des Habsbourg et tente de réévaluer l’importance des œuvres de circonstance pour l’appréciation de ses positions politiques.
Beethoven l’Autrichien : entre esthétique romantique et politique patriotique
Authors: Chèvremont Alexandre
Published: September 2023

Contrairement à celles de Haydn et de Mozart, la vie de Beethoven, du moins pour ce qui est de son deuxième style, se déroule pendant la période troublée des guerres napoléoniennes, où se constitue une conscience nationale autrichienne. Il est difficile de faire de Beethoven un partisan zélé de l’empire des Habsbourg, et certainement ses sentiments patriotiques n’ont pas survécu à la fin des guerres contre Napoléon. Il n’en demeure pas moins que quelques-unes de ses œuvres, dont certaines sont jugées en général de circonstance et sans grande valeur musicale, ont contribué à enrichir l’atmosphère d’hostilité envers l’envahisseur français. À défaut, à Vienne, d’esthétique constituée et théorisée comme celle du romantisme allemand, il y a bien en revanche une « austrianisation » de fait des œuvres de Beethoven, de son vivant, qui l’ancrent dans le contexte viennois bien davantage que ses prédécesseurs Haydn et Mozart. Au moins dans sa seconde période, alors qu’il subit deux fois dans Vienne le siège et la canonnade des armées françaises, Beethoven a montré une nette évolution patriotique en faveur de l’Autriche qui se manifeste aussi dans sa musique ; ainsi le contexte politique permet d’apporter quelque éclairage à la fameuse question des tempi beethovéniens, et à la périodisation de sa vie comme de ses œuvres.
« Les Viennois ont tous un complexe de Beethoven ».Représentations de Beethoven dans l’œuvre de Thomas Bernhard
Authors: Bessire Adrien
Published: September 2023

L’Ignorant et Le Fou et Les Célèbres, deux pièces écrites pour le festival de Salzbourg, évoquent Beethoven à travers son opéra Fidelio, qui a marqué l’histoire du festival. Mais dans les deux cas, la représentation échoue, une fois à cause du rideau de fer qui tombe sur scène, une autre fois à cause de l’extinction de voix du chanteur. Avant la retraite et Maître invoquent Beethoven dans un contexte allemand. Dans la première pièce, la Cinquième Symphonie sert de toile de fond à l’anniversaire d’Himmler. Dans l’autre pièce, un écrivain mégalomane se compare au compositeur. Le roman Maîtres Anciens et la pièce Déjeuner chez Wittgenstein placent Beethoven dans un contexte autrichien. Tandis que dans le roman, il est vilipendé en tant que compositeur d’État des Habsbourg, dans la pièce, la Symphonie héroïque sert de planche de salut au philosophe fou. L’image de Beethoven dans l’œuvre de Bernhard est donc ambivalente, souvent grotesque. En s’attaquant à la figure du compositeur, on peut penser que l’écrivain autrichien cherche à dénoncer le culte des classiques.
La « douce fureur » du Beethoven de Gert Jonke dans la « sonate théâtrale » Sanftwut oder Der Ohrenmaschinist
Authors: Mazellier-Lajarrige Catherine
Published: September 2023

Si la Vienne de Metternich constitue l’arrière-plan historique de la pièce Sanftwut oder Der Ohrenmaschinist, inspirée par la composition de la sonate Hammerklavier, Gert Jonke s’affranchit de la réalité biographique pour développer une poétique du silence, où esthétique musicale et expérimentation sur le langage se nourrissent mutuellement : à travers les monologues de Beethoven et ses échanges avec son secrétaire Anton Schindler et le peintre Waldmüller, l’écrivain-musicien exprime et met en pratique sa propre quête d’une langue foisonnante, sensuelle dans sa matérialité, paradoxalement capable de faire entendre entre les mots l’indicible et l’inouï.
Entre patrimoine et réinventions : les mises en scène de Fidelio sur les scènes autrichiennes contemporaines (2015-2020)
Authors: Muller Marius
Published: September 2023

De 2015 à 2020, cinq productions autrichiennes (O. Schenk, 1970 ; C. Guth, 2015 ; N. Harnoncourt, 2016 ; C. Waltz, 2020 ; A. Niermeyer, 2020) ont illustré les différentes lignes de fracture artistiques, politiques ou idéologiques dont le genre lyrique en général et Fidelio en Autriche sont le lieu et l’enjeu. S’intéresser à ce que font les acteurs et actrices du monde lyrique autrichien de l’unique opéra de Beethoven dans la période récente permet de mettre en lumière un travail théâtral collectif, traversé de multiples tensions contradictoires, qui renégocie en acte, sur le plan de l’imaginaire et du symbolique, les systèmes de valeur qui traversent l’histoire et la culture de ce pays mais aussi plus généralement la culture mondiale – une mise en scène d’opéra étant à bien des égards un objet global autant que local. Différentes conceptions artistiques, sociales et culturelles travaillent de l’intérieur ces cinq Fidelio, qui illustrent tous ensemble un travail collectif de confrontation avec certains systèmes de valeurs sur la scène autrichienne.
The impact of digital transformation on business models: the case of innovation finance consultancies
Authors: WATTIEZ Nicolas , GOY Hervé
Published: September 2023

In France, public aid for financing research and innovation has notably increased since the beginning of the 2000s. With the advent of the " research tax credit", an innovation financing consulting industry has gradually developed. To date, this niche in the business consulting sector has been seldom studied, meaning that the effects of digital transformation on the traditional business model of firms in the sector remain largely unknown. This article aims to fill the existing gap based on a qualitative exploratory study of 16 players in the sector in France. Our results highlight three ways in which the business models of innovation financing consultancies have changed as a result of digitalisation. Finally, we discuss the similarities and differences with the results of similar studies conducted in the generalist consulting industry.
Les classes d’actions multiples et actions à droits de vote double : Etat de la littérature et renouveau de la problématique
Authors: Bruslerie Hubert de La
Published: September 2023

Les classes d’actions multiples et actions à droits de vote double sont un mode de structuration de l’actionnariat qui connait un développement récent, cela malgré l’affichage du principe « une action-une voix » et des paradigmes de la Gouvernance financière. Cette contradiction est analysée dans le cadre d’une revue de la littérature pour comprendre les raisons d’une cohabitation de structures actionnariales égalitaires et inégalitaires. La littérature financière est mobilisée à partir du concept-clé de classes d’actions multiples. A la fois théorique et empirique, ce concept souligne la nécessité d’une analyse dynamique de la concentration juridique du pouvoir économique dans l’entreprise. Les étapes du cycle de vie économique montrent la nécessité de phases de pouvoir concentré et de phases d’égalité de traitement entre actionnaires. On conclura à la pertinence d’une approche évolutionniste et contractualiste de la règle de droit. Sept pistes de recherche future sont proposées.
OS SERVIÇOS PESSOAIS E OS REFLEXOS DO PERÍODO PANDÊMICO
Authors: Danieli Drika , SchneiderLocatelli Débora Regina
Published: September 2023

O objetivo foi estudar os empreendimentos da área de serviços pessoais durante a pandemia da COVID-19, descrevendo as dificuldades e oportunidades, e verificar os impactos das ações governamentais para incentivar os empreendimentos. O estudo teve uma abordagem qualitativa de caráter exploratório, com coleta de dados por meio de entrevistas com empreendedores de atividades relacionadas aos serviços pessoais de Erechim-RS. As análises foram baseadas nos resultados dos processamentos realizados no Iramuteq: classificação hierárquica descendente (CHD), análise fatorial de correspondência (AFC) e análise de similitude. A amostra pesquisada tem predomínio de microempreendedor individual (MEI) e sem registro. As atividades com maior destaque dentro dos serviços pessoais estão ligadas a sobrancelha, limpeza de pele, depilação e pedicure. Observou-se que a característica dos empreendimentos é a de não ter funcionários. Mesmo depois da pandemia acabar, o movimento relatado nos pesquisados é o de manter pelo menos uma medida de biossegurança, como o álcool em gel. As dificuldades relatadas foram quanto ao atendimento na pandemia, os mecanismos para prevenir a contaminação, relações com o espaço de trabalho e seus custos. Estudar um segmento econômico no período pandêmico, nunca vivenciado pela atual geração, utilizando-se de análise léxica caracteriza-se como algo original e este conhecimento pode auxiliar tanto no âmbito acadêmico como prático para os empreendimentos. Além de contribuir para a construção de políticas públicas de apoio aos empreendedores deste segmento.
Parametric Study of the Galvanic Reaction Parameters on the Synthesis of 1-Dimensional Cu-Ag Nanostructures
Authors: Exconde Mark Keanu James , Balela Mary Donnabelle L.
Published: September 2023

Recently, copper (Cu) and silver (Ag) nanowires have been widely employed as conductive fillers in flexible electronic devices due to their high aspect ratios leading to the formation of conductive networks in a polymeric substrate. This study combined Cu and Ag as a 1-dimensional nanostructures through galvanic replacement with a core-shell configuration. The effects of the galvanic replacement factors on the Cu-Ag core-shell nanostructures morphology was studied by varying the reaction time, temperature, and Ag concentration. SEM images show a more extensive Cu dealloying and Kirkendall voiding with longer reaction times, resulting in the Cu core dissolution. Homogenous nucleation of Ag occurs at higher reaction temperatures and Ag concentrations, producing separate Ag particles.
Fragility and Modified Gibbs-DiMarzio Relation Verification in Chalcogenide Materials
Authors: Patel Niravkumar D. , Mistry Vaibhavi H. , Shanker Rao T. Lilly , Shanker Rao Toluchuri
Published: September 2023

The current investigation deals with the utilization of the Differential Scanning Calorimetric (DSC) experimental data of Se-Te-Sn Chalcogenide materials at various heating rates, 10,15,20, and 25 Kmin-1. With the help of glass transition temperatures, Tg, fragility index, m is evaluated using Starink and Vogel-Flutcher-Tammanni (VFT) models. m is also correlated with mean coordination number (Ω) and the conclusions are derived. Sreeram et al. (modified Gibbs-DiMarzio) expression is scrutinized, which relates a verifiable link between Tg and Ω .
Effect of Roll Load on Microstructure of Roll Cast Al-10%Mg Strip
Authors: Haga Toshio , Yamazaki Kazuki , Watari Hisaki , Nishida Shinichi
Published: September 2023

The effect of roll load on the microstructure of an Al-10%Mg strip cast using a vertcal-type high-speed twin-roll caster was investigated using roll stop and etching with Weck’s reagent. Roll stop was adopted to investigate the transformation of the microstructute near the roll bite. Weck’s reagent was used to visually determine the of the Mg solid-solution content. The roll load was 2, 88, or 420 N/mm and the roll speed was 30 m/min. A band zone formed at the center of the thickness direction for all roll loads. The Mg solid-solution content in the αAl in the band zone obtained at a roll load of 2 N/mm was greater than that obtained at roll loads of 88 and 420 N/mm. Recrystalization migh occur in the band zone of the strip at a roll load of 2 N/mm. The Mg solid-solution content in αAl near the surface was greater than that inside the strip in the thickness direction. The Mg solid-solution content in αAl near surface obtained at a roll load of 2 N/mm was greater than that obtained at roll loads of 88 and 420 N/mm.
Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Tuning PI Controller Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motor for Ship Propulsion Systems
Authors: Jegadeeswari G. , Lakshmi D. , Kirubadurai B.
Published: September 2023

Electric ship propulsion is no longer a revolutionary idea in the marine sector today. Lights were the first thing that needed electricity on board a ship, and it later applied to an electric ship propeller that is powered by an electric motor. Eventually, the idea of all-electric ships enters the picture, allowing all ship power sources to run both auxiliary and propulsion loads. Due to the great electric power constraints, numerous electric motors are used in industrial and naval ships, and the development of power electronics has made it easier to manage and regulate these motors. The switching resistance motor is becoming more popular despite its low dependability and straightforward design. Such benefits make SR motors superior to conventional adjustable speed devices. Due to their significant torque fluctuations, variable reluctance motors have recently been used in restriction traction systems. On the other side, torque ripple reduces motor performance by generating repeated noise and vibration. The suggested system controls the speed of an 8/6 pole SRM using a metaheuristic Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm (GWO), Proportional Integral (PI) controller, and a (n+1) Semiconductor (n+1) Diode power conversion. This article's goal is to increase the proposed Switched Reluctance Motor's output cogging torque. GWO algorithm has been chosen as a promising strategy when compared to other algorithms because of its generality, decreased complexity, stability, and accuracy. MATLAB/Simulink was used to create the simulation tool.
Modelling, Analysis and Application of Biomimicry of Fish
Authors: Santhi B. , Gaude Amey Tukaram , Harijan Sonu Maruti , Gaikwad Harsh Kailas , Naik Aachal Laxmikant
Published: September 2023

Biomimetics or biomimicry is the emulation of the systems, ele-ments and models of nature for the in order to solve complicated problems. There are various biomimetics model which are developed for various opera-tions like underwater explorations, water pH detection, to check the pollution level of water, etc. This report is mainly focused of designing of fish geome-try for rescue operation. Based on the movement of real fishes, a tail me-chanical structure for fitting a carangiform of fish body wave motion is de-signed. Co-ordinating the motions of the pectoral fins and tail fin, the robotic fish can simulate the motion of real fishes in water. Basic understanding of components required for developing fish swim motion are studied. Finally, the CAD model of fish is presented followed with the simulation and prepa-ration of primary prototype.
Investigation and Compatibility of a Low Profile Wideband Circular Ring Patch Antenna with Slotted Partial Ground Plane
Authors: Jayasukumari I. , Themozhi G. , Amali C.
Published: September 2023

Lightweight, small, affordable antennas that can sustain good performance over a broad spectrum of frequencies are crucial in the current development of communication systems. The Microstrip patch antennas offer a low gain, narrowband, and efficiency. To get over narrow band's constraints, numerous designs are used. To increase the bandwidth for high data rate transmission, the suggested design has a low profile circular microstrip dual ring patch antenna with slotted partial ground plane. Analyses are done on the performance of single and twin ring patch antennas. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WLAN, radar, MIMO, satellite communication, and other applications of wideband are a few. Antennas are simulated using the High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS).
Effects of storage period and cultivated season on grain quality characteristics of selected improved and traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties in Sri Lanka
Authors: Herath H. M. L. P. , Rajapakse R. P. N. P. , Senanayake D. M. J. B. , Senarathna B. M. K.
Published: September 2023

The production of quality rice is determined by many properties and these properties affect the consumer preferences and commercial value of rice. Therefore, this study was done to investigate the several physical, physicochemical, and milling properties of 12 selected improved and traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties grown experimentally in plots using randomized complete block design, in three seasons (2022 Yala, 2021/22 Maha, and 2021 Yala). These rice varieties were cultivated and harvested at the Rice Research and Development Institute, Bathalagoda, Sri Lanka. Statistical analysis was done using SAS software package version 9.3. Significant (p<0.05) differences between rice varieties in the relevant seasons and between seasons were observed for all test parameters. The brown rice and hull percentages varied from 75-79% and 20-24%, respectively while the head rice yield varied between 56-71% for raw rice in the 2021 Yala season. In the 2021/22 Maha season, the brown rice and hull percentage varied from 74–80% and 20–25% for selected varieties. Except for the variety suduheenati, At 311 and At 362, the head rice yield varied between 50-67% in the 2021/22 Maha season. The brown rice and hull percentages varied from 75-79% and 21-25%, respectively while the head rice yield varied between 55-74% for raw rice, except for the variety At 311 and Bg 374 in the 2022 Yala season. Majority of rice varieties harvested in all three seasons showed an intermediate gelatinization temperature (70–74 ºC). At 362 rice variety in all three seasons showed low gelatinization temperature of 55-69ºC. Except for At 311, many varieties had high amylose contents during the 2021/22 Maha and 2022 Yala seasons. In the 2021/22 Maha season, there were significant (p<0.05) differences in bulk density, grain elongation, and thousand-grain weight and there was no significant (p>0.05) difference between the 2021 and 2022 Yala seasons. The information obtained can be used to choose suitable rice varieties for commercial cultivation in Sri Lanka and to plan post-harvest practices.
The nexus between COVID-19 and finfish export from Sri Lanka to its main trading partners; the United States and the European Union
Authors: De Silva D. W. L. U. , Bandara W. A. A. M. , Dilhani E. V. D. , Sadaruwan K. P. G. L.
Published: September 2023

The Sri Lankan seafood sector has been seriously disturbed during the Covid 19 pandemic due to a bleak demand outlook as well as an array of supply challenges. Identification of the effects of this new challenge to the global fish trade is critical to take actions to sustain the market and manage resilience in such uncertain periods. Study aims to assess the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on Sri Lanka's finfish exports to its key trading partners, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU). The time series data were gathered from the United Nations commodity trade database between January 2017 and December 2022. Study used structural break point analysis of time series data, followed by time series regression with the Covid-19 impact as a dummy variable using EVIEWS statistical software. Compared to 2019, total finfish exports to the United States dropped by 56.5% in 2020 and 72.5% in 2021 while finfish exports to European market increased by 7% and 28% in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The Covid-19 dummy was statistically significant in the time series regression, with a coefficient value of -71.93 in USA trade flow which implies that Covid-19 has a negative impact on finfish trade to the USA. In contrast, statistically significant impact was not found in finfish trade to the EU during the pandemic and this mainly because European seafood market impacted due to Covid-19 yet imports from developing countries fell slightly and overall demand for seafood has remained largely stable throughout 2020. However, study suggested that future research should focus on the country-specific product sensitivity at the individual product level.
Heparin-binding protein combined with human serum albumin in early assessment of community-acquired pneumonia: A retrospective study
Authors: Liu Jing , Zhang Ying , Luo Yu-Wei , Hong Yi-Yu , Wang Shuo , Liu Bin , Zheng Yan-Tao
Published: September 2023

Objective:

To investigate the application of heparin-binding protein along with albumin (HBP+ALB) in evaluating the severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and compares it with single HBP, white blood cells (WBCs), C-reactive protein (CRP), and procalcitonin (PCT).

Methods:

A total of 226 patients with CAP admitted to the Emergency Department of Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong, China, between March 1, 2021, and March 1, 2022, were enrolled. The patients were grouped into two groups: mild CAP (n=175) and severe CAP (sCAP)(n=51). Patients' characteristics and laboratory data were obtained. ROC curve and the value of the area under the curve (AUC) were used to evaluate the predictive values of HBP, ALB, WBC, CRP, and PCT.

Results:

WBC count, CRP, PCT, HBP, creatinine, and D-dimer were higher in the sCAP group, while ALB was lower in the sCAP group (P<0.05) than those in the mild CAP group. The AUCs of WBC, CRP, PCT, HBP, and HBP+ALB were 0.633 (95% CI: 0.545-0.722, P<0.05), 0.635 (95% CI: 0.542-0.729, P<0.05), 0.705 (95% CI: 0.619-0.791, P<0.05), 0.809 (95% CI: 0.736-0.883, P<0.05), and 0.889 (95% CI: 0.842-0.936, P<0.05), respectively.

Conclusions:

HBP+ALB has a higher predictive value than single HBP, PCT, CRP and WBC used alone for the early assessment of CAP.
Community Political Participation in Village Head Elections
Authors: Laksito Grida Saktian , Saputra Jumadil
Published: September 2023

If there is political behavior on the part of the village community, political socialization, and effective political communication from the candidates to the village head regarding the vision and mission or work program to be implemented, village community political engagement will move smoothly. Application the day before the village head election, political outreach by candidates was typically conducted at a distance and frequently ignored political ethics, such as money politics and terror plots. The majority of candidates for village, heads have a good chance of winning the election since they generally have compact, powerful, and familial networks. Politically powerful individuals typically run for village head positions. Villagers can participate in Pilkades in addition to carrying out activities by becoming campaigners (Jurkam) for one of the village head candidates and disseminating programs that will be achieved, joining active interest groups and supporting one of the village head candidates, getting involved in social programs or village social projects, such as promoting programs that will be achieved and carrying out activities in Pilkades. The findings of study conducted through interviews show how crucial it is to educate and socialise citizens about politics, especially those who must vote. Political activities such as political socialisation and political education can be used in efforts to preserve the political system. The two political communication activities serve as a method for influencing the attitudes and actions of future system recipients and successors. Political socialisation, which aims to influence, alter, and mould attitudes and behaviour based on ideals that are deemed right and beneficial to human life, is frequently linked with political education.
The Function of Child Protection Agencies in Upholding and Defending Children's Rights
Authors: Ratnasari Dewi
Published: September 2023

The five pillars of parents, family, community, government, regional government, and the state are all strongly tied to child safety. The five of them are connected to one another as child protection organisers. All actions taken to ensure that children are treated fairly, have their rights upheld, are able to live, develop, and participate in society to the fullest extent possible, and are shielded from harm and discrimination, are collectively referred to as "child protection." The goal of child protection is to protect each child's rights. Child protection works in conjunction with other rights to ensure that kids have the things they need to live, grow, and thrive. However, in actuality, the situation of children in Indonesia is still quite worrying, particularly in regards to child labour, children living on the streets, and young people who have been sexually abused, exploited, or exploited for profit. In addition to being a violation of children's rights, the Child Protection Act also poses a significant threat to their survival and future development. However, the actual status of kids in Indonesia is still quite troubling, especially when it comes to child labour, kids living on the streets, kids who have been sexually abused, kids who have been sexually assaulted, and kids who have been the victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The Child Protection Act not only infringes on children's rights but also seriously jeopardises their survival and future growth.
Political Participation in Elections by New Voters in General
Authors: Yudhy Yudhy , Nur’aeni Nur’aeni
Published: September 2023

In Indonesia, elections are a visible example of democracy and a way for the populace to exercise their power over the state and government. Elections based on Pancasila and the Republic of Indonesia's Constitution from 1945. Within the State Unitary Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), elections were held on the principles of direct, general, free, secret, honest, and fair. Involvement in a democratic party (Election) is a sign that the people are exercising their highest lawful state authority, which is reflected in political participation in a democratic nation. In order to develop legislators and leaders who are aspirational, qualified, and accountable for the welfare of the people, general elections are one of the democratic processes that represent the wealth of the populace. The goal of this paper is to identify the ways in which new voters participate politically in elections, as well as the motivating and impeding reasons. This journal paper employs a literature review as its writing strategy, which is supported by pertinent research findings. By splitting their time between studying and participating in political activities, it is believed that inexperienced voters will engage in politics more actively.
Political Participation of Legislative Election Voters in Bengkulu City
Authors: Hidayana Rizki Apriva
Published: September 2023

General elections for the legislature are significant junctures in the political process because they involve the community in choosing its legislators. The city of Bengkulu held engaging legislative elections between 2014 and 2019, which are worth studying and analysing in the perspective of civic engagement. Both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies were used in this study. The political engagement of the electorate in the legislative elections in Bengkulu City saw numerous dynamics and changes between 2014 and 2019. Political campaigns run by legislative candidates can also have an impact on levels of political involvement. If the campaign fails to inspire and influence the electorate to vote in the 2019 election, political engagement may decline. Analysing political involvement is crucial for evaluating Bengkulu City's level of democracy and political representation. The degree of public confidence in the political process and candidates for public office is demonstrated by the amount of political involvement. The public's apathy and discontent with the political system may also be raised by poor political involvement.
Awareness Level of Traffic in the Mukomuko Regency
Authors: Mahdi Sutiono
Published: September 2023

The problem is even though law enforcement management of motor vehicle violations in Mukomuko Regency already exists based on Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, the level of public awareness of traffic in Mukomuko Regency is still not effective. However, there are still signs of an irresponsible person, such as a driver who constantly violates traffic rules. This is the result of the habit of people who are not allowed to ride motorbikes. This study aims to measure public knowledge about traffic problems and identify challenges faced by law enforcement. In order to create a thorough and accurate picture of the problem under investigation, sociological legal research is the type of research used. This is because this type of research is carried out directly at the location or place under study. All parties involved in the problem under study became the sample population for this study which was conducted in Mukomuko Regency. Primary, secondary, and terser sources of information were used. In this research, data collection methods are observation, interviews, and literature review. From this research, it is possible to draw conclusions on a number of fundamental issues. First, depending on traffic laws and regulations there is relatively little public understanding of traffic in Mukomuko Regency. Secondly, based on Article 77, Paragraph 1, of Law Number 22 of 2009 Concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, the challenges that the Police must overcome in order to raise public awareness of traffic. The police must contend with motorists that disobey and break traffic laws.
Application of Pure Birth to the Phenomenon of Covid-19 Infected Cases in Indonesia with A Time Interval (0, 24) Hours from June to September 2020
Authors: Irmansyah Athaya Zahrani
Published: September 2023

Since the emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan City, China, in 2019, many countries in the world have been infected with the virus with very serious cases. This has caused a slump, especially for Indonesia, with a lower-middle-class society of 115 million people or 45% of the total population. The virus's rapid spread through droplets resulted in the Indonesian government implementing a lockdown called Large-scale Social Restrictions within months. This system is an effort to break the chain of virus spread. A pure birth process can be called a stochastic process with a continuous parameter space and a discrete state space. This research will focus on the application of the Pure Birth Process, which is expected to provide scientific studies on Covid-19 in Indonesia, become a new reference for the development of mathematics, and provide information on research results so that they can be used in policymaking to overcome and overcome the spread of Covid-19. 19. At the end of this study, it was known that the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia was very drastic, which had a rate of increase in cases as big as a person/hour or person/day, which is a very significant increase. Based on calculations using Pure Birth, it is hoped that it can be used in policymaking for the government and the community to overcome and overcome the spread of Covid-19.
Community Readiness for the Use of the Cash on Delivery (COD) Application Without a Marketplace Using an SPSS-based Likert Scale
Authors: Saputra Renda Sandi , Salih Yasir
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the community's readiness for the Cash on Delivery (COD) without marketplace application as a payment method in online shopping transactions. Questionnaires were distributed to 30 respondents aged 18 to 25 years with various levels of education. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software, and the data obtained included age, gender, education level, and responses to several questions that were relevant to community readiness for COD services. The results of the analysis show that the majority of the community shows a high level of readiness for the COD application, with around 50.0% to 60.0% of respondents belonging to the ready and very ready categories. The diverse age range of respondents indicates that the COD application can reach young age groups, and the varying levels of education indicate that this application attracts interest from various walks of life. The gender of the respondents did not show a significant difference in the level of interest in COD services. Even though the majority showed high readiness, there were some respondents who showed a lower level of readiness. Therefore, a special approach is needed to provide further information and education to this group to increase their readiness to use COD services. In conclusion, the COD application has great potential to become a popular and reliable choice for users to make purchases online. However, effective marketing, education and product development efforts need to be continued to reach the full potential of COD services and provide better benefits to potential users. By focusing on good user experience, data security, and the right marketing strategy, COD applications have a chance of success in a competitive market.
Modeling Life Expectation of Population in Sumatra Island Using Durbin Spatial Model Analysis
Authors: Aulia Sartika Mega , Sirait Haposan
Published: September 2023

Life expectancy is an indicator in measuring government performance in improving the level of health and well-being of the population of a region. While life expectancy on Sumatra Island has variable values, the quality of public health is less uniform. These variations can be caused by several factors such as education, health services, and economic conditions. Therefore, the government needs to provide further treatment on Sumatra Island by identifying factors that affect life expectancy. The study used a Spatial Durbin Model with Queen Contiguity and Rook Contiguity 154 districts/cities on the island of Sumatra. The variables used in the study were data on life expectancy, average school age, the percentage of many infants who received complete immunization, the percent of households having access to decent drinking water, the proportion of the poor population, the regional gross domestic product in 2021. The results of the study showed that the best model was the model that used the Queen Contiguity weighing matrix because it had a smaller AIC value of 365.22. Factors influencing the life expectancy of the population of Sumatra Island in 2021 using the durbin spatial model with the Queen weigher are the average age of school, the percentage of the poor population, and the regional gross domestic product.
Application of Single Index Model to Determine Optimal Stock Portfolio (A Case Study on IDX30 in 2022)
Authors: Sirait Emmanuel Parulian , Parmikanti Kankan , Riaman Riaman
Published: September 2023

Stock represent proof of ownership or participation of an individual or entity in a company. Investors gain profits from shares through capital gains and dividends. The difficulty in selecting an optimal composition of a stock portfolio is a major concern for investors. This study aims to determine the optimal composition of a stock portfolio, calculate the expected returns in the future, and assess the potential risks that investors may encounter later on. The data for this research consists of stocks listed on the IDX30 Index throughout the year 2022, which consistently appear in every six-month evaluation. The analysis is conducted using a single-index model. Based on the findings of this study, the following ten stocks are identified as the optimal portfolio constituents: KLBF with a weight of 17.20%, BBRI with a weight of 17.18%, BBCA with a weight of 17.08%, PTBA with a weight of 12.46%, BBNI with a weight of 9.89%, UNVR with a weight of 8.33%, INKP with a weight of 8.66%, ICBP with a weight of 5.56%, BMRI with a weight of 3.25%, and UNTR with a weight of 0,39%. The expected return from the formed portfolio is 0,1% per day, with a corresponding risk of 0,004%.
The Effect Of Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata D.) And Peel Of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Balance On The Characteristics Of Jam Produced
Authors: Putranto Kelik , Kusuma Dara Berliana , Istiqomah Qori
Published: September 2023

Jam is a semi-solid food ingredient made no less than 45 parts by weight of crushed fruit with 55 parts by weight of sugar. The mixture is thickened until it reaches a content of a dissolved solid substance of not less than 65% for all types of jam. The main components or conditions for making jam are pectin, sugar and acid. Pectin requirements for the manufacture of jams are a maximum of 0.75% and a minimum sugar of 55%. Ideal fruits in the manufacture of jam should contain enough pectins and acids to produce jams with appropriate characteristics.Research on the jam characteristics of various yellow pumpkin and watermelon peel balances has been tried with the aim of establishing the right balance. The method used in this study was an experimental method using a Randomized Block Design. The balance treatment of yellow pumpkin and watermelon peel consists of balancesA (100: 0) , B (90 : 10), C (80 : 20), D (70 : 30), E (60 : 40) and F (50 : 50), each treatment is repeated four times. Inter-treatment testing using duncan multiple range test at a real level of 5%.The results showed that the balance of yellow squash and watermelon peels gave a noticeable difference in the effect on the moisture content, vitamin C, total soluble solids, the degree of liking for the color, taste, aroma and consistencyof the jam. The balance of yellow pumpkin and watermelon peel (70:30) produces good jam characteristics, this determination is based on a color favorability level of 4.16 , taste of 4.04 and consistencyof 3.63 out of a maximum value of 5.00 and a total soluble solid of 70.03%.