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The Role of the Giri Mulya Learning Community in Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship Learning
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, Susilo Heryanto , Rasyad Ach. ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, . Zulkarnain ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, . Hardika ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

Munggugebang Village, Beijing District, Gresik Regency, East Java, Indonesia, is a village where most people work as farmers. Much potential still needs to be maximized for village development. Seeing this potential, the Giri Mulya learning community aims to provide education related to entrepreneurship to help develop village potential targeting women. These women are expected to be able to support the achievement of a program. In carrying out a program, there are inhibiting and supporting factors. This research aims to determine the processes and factors that support and hinder women's empowerment in entrepreneurial learning in villages, which are learning communities. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The informants were learning community organizers, facilitators, village communities, and community leaders. Data was collected using observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis was done using Miles et al. (2018) interactive model. The research results show that entrepreneurship learning for women in Munggugebang Village can have a positive impact on their ability to cultivate village potential and participate actively in facilitating village Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by making burlap sacks, processing duck eggs into salted eggs, and several other activities.
Threat of murder or serious harm to health: problems of law enforcement and ways to overcome them
Authors: Shutova Yuliya Aleksandrovna
Published: February 2024

Within the framework of this article, the most common crime against a person is considered - the threat of murder or causing serious harm to health. In the course of studying law enforcement practice, a number of problems arise both in the framework of the implementation of the criminal law norm provided for in Article 119 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, and in the individualization of criminal legal impact on a person who has made a threat to kill or cause serious harm to health. In this regard, the subject of this study will be: the criminal law norm contained in Article 119 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation; materials of judicial and investigative practice related to the implementation of the criminal law norm provided for in Article 119 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation; works on the theory of criminal law, which investigated controversial issues of criminal law and criminological characteristics of the threat of murder or causing serious harm to health; the ruling of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, statistical data and data from its own sociological research. In this article, general scientific and private scientific methods of cognition were used: system-structural, reduction, deductive method, method of interpretation, formal legal method The novelty of the research lies in the formulation of the author's concepts of "mental health" and "social health" of a particular person who is harmed as a result of making a threat of murder or causing serious harm to health. In order to eliminate contradictions arising in the qualification of a threat of murder or serious harm to health committed using mass media, information and telecommunication networks, including the Internet, the author has developed a classification of the threat of murder or serious harm to health according to a quantitative criterion and the concept of "grounds to fear the threat". For a uniform understanding by citizens and the correct enforcement of the purpose of making a threat to kill or cause serious harm to health, the author's concept of "intimidation" is formulated. The author gives recommendations on more effective application of aggravating and mitigating circumstances for committing a threat of murder or causing serious harm to health.
Features of the discursive representation of the image of the Chinese in the play «Zoyka’s Apartment» by M. A. Bulgakov
Authors: Bao Lihong
Published: February 2024

The object of the study is Bulgakov’s play “Zoyka’s Apartment”, and the subject was the images of the Chinese, created by the author. The discursive representation of foreign cultural elements in Russian literature of the 1920s, the role of Chinese images in the plot, their place in the structure of characters are studied. “Chinese” theme is examined, an analysis of characters belonging to a different culture is provided, their ideological and artistic essence and the author’s manner of creating ethnic flavor are revealed. The author of the article connects the images of the Chinese created by the writer with his understanding of the historical and cultural events in the Soviet Union in the 1920s, with stereotypical and historically based ideas about the Chinese. The research is conducted on the general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as comparative, contextual, and interpretive methods. The main approach has become a comprehensive one, which allows us to consider images of the Chinese as components of the discursive structure of the work. The scientific novelty of the study is the identification of the special discursive representation that foreign cultural specifics received in Bulgakov’s play. In the depiction of Chinese heroes the author uses the techniques of grotesqueness, parody, sarcasm, and irony. Such qualities of the Chinese as love for the Motherland, the desire to demonstrate strength and defend their own honor, readiness to sacrifice, adventurous thinking, activity, being in constant motion, are depicted in close connection with the Soviet historical and cultural context of the 1920s. It is concluded that the images of the Chinese are paradoxical, ambiguous, contradictory: they participate in the author’s creation of illusory, borderline space and at the same time help to depict it accurately, taking into account historical, cultural, and temporal realities.
Deep Q-Learning for Decentralized Multi-Agent Inspection of a Tumbling Target
Authors: Aurand Joshua , Cutlip Steven , Lei Henry , Lang Kendra , Phillips Sean
Published: February 2024

As the number of on-orbit satellites increases, the ability to repair or de-orbit them is becoming increasingly important. The implicitly required task of on-orbit inspection is challenging due to coordination of multiple observer satellites, a highly nonlinear environment, a potentially unknown or unpredictable target, and time delays associated with ground-based control. There is a critical need for autonomous, robust, decentralized solutions. To achieve this, we consider a hierarchical, learned approach for the decentralized planning of multi-agent inspection of a tumbling target. Our solution consists of two components: a viewpoint or high-level planner trained using deep reinforcement learning, and a low-level planner that will handle the point-to-point maneuvering of the spacecraft. Operating under limited information, our trained multi-agent high-level policies successfully contextualize information within the global hierarchical environment and are correspondingly able to inspect over 90% of nonconvex tumbling targets, even in the absence of additional agent attitude control.
Online Corrections to Neural Policy Guidance for Pinpoint Powered Descent
Authors: Cho Namhoon , Shin Hyo-Sang , Tsourdos Antonios , Amato Davide
Published: February 2024

This study presents incremental correction methods for refining neural network parameters or control functions entering into a continuous-time dynamic system to achieve improved solution accuracy in satisfying the interim point constraints placed on the performance output variables. The proposed approach is to linearize the dynamics around the baseline values of its arguments and then to solve for the corrective input required to transfer the perturbed trajectory to precisely known or desired values at specific time points, in other words, the interim points. Depending on the type of decision variables to adjust, parameter correction and control function correction methods are developed. These incremental correction methods can be used as a means to compensate for the prediction errors of pretrained neural networks in real-time applications where high accuracy of the prediction of dynamical systems at prescribed time points is imperative. In this regard, the online update approach can be useful for enhancing overall targeting accuracy of finite-horizon control subject to point constraints using a neural policy. A numerical example demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach in an application to a powered descent problem on Mars.
Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes profesionālās bakalaura studiju programmas “Policijas darbs” noslēguma pētniecisko darbu kopsavilkumi (2023./2024. mācību gads)
Authors:   Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, Juridiskā fakultāte, Vorobjovs Dmitrijs , Rakovska Aleksandra , Prulis Roberts , Šalajevs Oļegs , Sproģe Krista , Keišs Elvis , Šaroščenkova Aleksandra , Sabo Inga , Ķimenis Rinalds , Balodis Jānis
Published: February 2024

RSU Juridiskās fakultātes sagatavotie studiju programmas “Policijas darbs” labāko 2023./2024. mācību gada noslēguma bakalaura darbu kopsavilkumi paredzēti, lai policijas darbinieku pētnieciskajos darbos iegūtā informācija, secinājumi un priekšlikumi būtu apzināti un lai ar tiem plašāk varētu iepazīstināt gan speciālistus, gan sabiedrību kopumā. Pētnieciskie darbi ir izstrādāti Valsts policijas darbības jomā ar konstruktīvi lietišķu ievirzi: pētniecisko darbu tēmas ir aktuālas noziedzības apkarošanas un sabiedriskās kārtības nodrošināšanas jomā. Studentu pētījumi dažādos policijas darba virzienos ir veikti ar pamatotiem secinājumiem un konstruktīviem priekšlikumiem normatīvās bāzes pilnveidošanai, kas vērsti uz policistu ikdienas darba pienākumu veikšanas un darbu efektivitātes uzlabojumiem.
Prototipe Sistem Pencegah Banjir dengan Pengontrolan Pintu Air Waduk menggunakan Kontrol PID berbasis PLC & HMI
Authors: Felix Udianto Johanes , Eka Budiyanta Nova , Nur Tajuddin , Siregar Marsul
Published: February 2024

The purpose of research on this flood prevention system prototype design is to prevent flood caused by overflowing reservoir water. This system prototype uses the Modicon M340 Programmable Logic Controller as a controller and is equipped with a Human Machine Interface feature as a medium for managing and monitoring system performance virtually. This system is supported by a Water-Level Sensor to measure the water level in the reservoir and also the rate of addition of water in the reservoir. The sluice mechanism is driven by a Stepper Motor assisted by the ULN2003 Driver Module based on Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) control to maintain the water level in the reservoir. PID control in this system successfully runs optimally at  constant KP = 3.5, KI = 2, and KD = 1, with an error result of 0,048%. This constant has the best response time compared to other constants, where rise time = 11.76 s, settling time = 13.95 s, and steady state time = 14.07 s.
In a fetus’ “CHAOS” there is no cosmos, in this disorder exists only one order
Authors: Gupta Vivek , Bhandari Kimal , Shetty Shishira Ramesh
Published: February 2024

Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) is a partial or complete obstruction of the fetal upper airways and is an extremely rare entity. The most common cause of CHAOS is tracheal or laryngeal atresia. Laryngeal agenesis, laryngeal webs or cysts, and even subglottic stenosis can be rare causes. We present the rare case of a large cervical teratoma impinging on the upper airways of a fetus and causing CHAOS.
The clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathologic differentiation of cutaneous leishmaniasis from cutaneous sarcoidosis and tuberculosis: A review article
Authors: Al-Dabbagh Jacob , Ismail Nemat
Published: February 2024

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by infected female sandflies (Phlebotomus and Lutzomyia), which are vector-borne protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania. The diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) can be challenging and delayed, particularly in areas where leishmaniasis is not endemic. CL is known as “the great imitator” because it can mimic many skin disorders due to its various clinical manifestations. Cutaneous sarcoidosis (CS) and cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB), which are also known as “the great imitators,” should be differentiated from CL due to the common clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathologic features. In this article, we aim to help clinicians differentiate CL by listing its clinical manifestations those are similar to CS and CTB and highlighting common and uncommon dermoscopic and histopathologic findings. We have also created a brief approach to diagnose CL, CS, and CTB, which is presented as a diagram. A search was performed on PubMed and Google Scholar using the keywords CL, CTB, CS, and granulomatous disease for all articles, with no restrictions. Updated articles on leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, and sarcoidosis, including some new concepts in clinical presentations, dermoscopy, and histopathology, were reviewed.
Epidemiology of heart failure in rural Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: KOLE ABHISAKE , AGARWAL ANUP , SETH BHAVNA , SANDHU SUKHMEET , GHALI BASSEM , ARYA PUNEETA , PATIL SUSHIL , JAIN YOGESH , KWAN GENE
Published: February 2024

Background

Cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure (HF), are leading causes of death and disability in India. However, most studies in India only include urban populations or rural regions with improved access and may not represent the poorest patients or regions. We studied the epidemiology of HF patients admitted to a secondary care hospital in rural Chhattisgarh, India.

Methods

We did a retrospective chart review of patients hospitalized with HF in 2018 to obtain their demographic data and risk factors for developing HF. We reviewed echocardio-grams to assign patients to their most probable HF category.

Results

We studied 88 HF patients with a mean age of 42 years including 55 (62.5%) women. The most common categories of HF were cardiomyopathy (36.8%), rheumatic heart disease (RHD; 25.3%) and right heart failure (RHF; 18.4%). Prior tuberculosis was more prevalent in patients with RHF compared with other types of HF (43.8% v. 13.9%).

Conclusions

HF patients in this study from rural central India were young and predominantly women. Cardiomyopathy, RHD and RHF due to past tuberculosis were common causes of HF in this population. Further studies are needed to expand upon these single centre findings to better understand the risk factors and outcomes of HF among the rural poor.
Regulatory effects of miRNAs targeting PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of lung cancer
Authors: Sharanya K. , Mandal A.K.A.
Published: February 2024

In the contemporary world, lung cancer has become the most frequent type of cancer in humankind. Recent studies revealed that lung cancer proliferation is correlated with microRNA (miRNA) dysregulation. Several studies have identified PI3K/AKT signaling pathway as the key target of certain miRNAs and play a fundamental role in cellular activities involved in lung cancer cell invasion and metastasis. For lung cancer research, miRNAs and their interrelated target genes could be a capable novel field in its diagnosis as well as in therapy. This review highlights the role of regulatory miRNAs targeting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in lung carcinogenesis.
Effect of C70 fullerene derivatives on the transcriptional activity of genes of oxidative metabolism
Authors: Савинова Е.А. , Сергеева В.А. , Ершова Е.С. , Проскурнина Е.В. , Каменева Л.В. , Долгих О.А. , Салимова Т.А. , Вейко Н.Н. , Краевая О.А. , Трошин П.А. , Костюк С.В.
Published: February 2024

Задачей данного исследования являлось изучение влияния водорастворимых арильных производных фуллерена С70 на транскрипционную активность генов, регулирующих оксидативный метаболизм. Методы. На культуре эмбриональных фибробластов легких человека исследованы токсичность двух производных С70 с минорными изменениями структуры при помощи МТТ-теста, уровень внутриклеточных активных форм кислорода, экспрессия генов и белков NOX4 и NRF2. Использованы методы флуоресцентной микроскопии, ПЦР-ОТ в реальном времени, проточной цитофлуориметрии. Результаты. Оба соединения в равной мере вызывали снижение уровня внутриклеточных активных форм кислорода в течение суток, повышение экспрессии гена и белка NOX4 и повышение экспрессии гена и белка NRF2. Вероятно, повышение экспрессии NOX4 является компенсаторным в ответ на развитие внутриклеточного антиоксидантного ответа, а повышение экспрессии NRF2 является компенсаторным в ответ на активацию NOX4. Заключение. Модификация поверхности заместителями, усиливающими антиоксидантные свойства вещества, приводит к изменению механизма влияния наночастиц на генетический аппарат клетки, при этом минорные различия в структуре заместителей не оказывают значимого влияния на эффекты.

Objective. We aimed to study the effect of water-soluble aryl C70 fullerene derivatives on the transcriptional activity of genes regulating oxidative metabolism. Methods. The toxicity of two derivatives of C70 with minor changes in the structure was studied using the MTT test on a culture of human embryonic lung fibroblasts as well as intracellular reactive oxygen species, expression of NOX4 and NRF2 genes and proteins. Fluorescence microscopy, real-time PCR-RT, and flow cytometry were used. Results. Both compounds equally caused a decrease in intracellular ROS during the day, an increase in the expression of the NOX4 gene and protein, and an increase in the expression of the NRF2 gene and protein. Probably, an increase in NOX4 expression is compensatory in response to the development of an intracellular antioxidant state, and an increase in NRF2 expression is compensatory in response to NOX4 activation. Conclusion. Modification of the surface with substituents that enhance the antioxidant properties of the substance leads to a change in the mechanism of the influence of nanoparticles on genes, while minor differences in the structure of substituents do not significantly determine the effects.
Book review: Oktoikh. Selected Hymns in Russian and Church Slavonic
Authors: Кончаревич К.
Published: February 2024

В филологии ареала Pax Slavia Orthodoxa на всем протяжении ее истории отчетливо прослеживаются две линии развития традиции — созидание нового и защита (упрочение) созданного.

В филологии ареала Pax Slavia Orthodoxa на всем протяжении ее истории отчетливо прослеживаются две линии развития традиции — созидание нового и защита (упрочение) созданного. Начало традиции
The impact of molecular classification on endometrial cancer management
Authors: Soare Diana-Elena , Manu Andrei , Iacob Cristina-Maria , Hashemi Anca , Banu Mihaela-Arina , Brătilă Elvira
Published: February 2024

Introduction . Endometrial cancer is one of the most frequent gynecological cancers. Over the years, there has been more and more interest in the molecular characteristics of endometrial tumors that led to the molecular classification in 2013 of the endometrial cancer, with four molecular subtypes, with specific prognosis and treatment.
Materials and method. We performed a narrative literature review in order to establish the changes that have been brought by the implementation of the molecular classification for endometrial cancer. We used the PubMed database, with a defined timed interval from 2013 to 2023, using the following keywords: “endometrial cancer”, “molecular classification”, “endometrial cancer management”. We selected the most appropriate articles which reflect our topic.
Results . International societies have widely adopted the molecular classification and included it in algorithms in order to determine a risk classification. Further, staging and treatment options are based on these specific risk groups, which has led to shifts and changes to the way certain tumors were treated until now. Also, molecular classification has led the way to personalized treatment concerning adjuvant therapy.
Conclusions . The introduction of molecular classification in clinical practice has made significant changes in endometrial cancer management, and important studies are ongoing, with the purpose of finding more therapeutic resources for every endometrial cancer subtype.
Systematic Computational Study of Oxide Adsorption Properties for Applications in Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
Authors: Andriuc Oxana , Siron Martin , Persson Kristin
Published: February 2024

While the adsorption properties of transition metal catalysts have been widely studied, leading to the discovery of various scaling relations, descriptors of catalytic activity, and well-established computational models, a similar understanding of semiconductor catalysts has not yet been achieved. In this work, we present a high-throughput density functional theory investigation into the adsorption properties of 5 oxides of interest to the photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction: TiO2 (rutile and anatase), SrTiO3, NaTaO3, and CeO2. Using a systematic approach, we exhaustively identify unique surfaces and construct adsorption structures to undergo geometry optimizations. We then perform a data-driven analysis, which reveals the presence of weak adsorption energy scaling relations, the propensity of adsorbates of interest to interact with oxygen surface sites, and the importance of slab deformation upon adsorption. Our findings are presented in the context of experimental observations and in comparison to previously studied classes of catalysts, such as pure metals and tellurium-containing semiconductors, and reinforce the need for a comprehensive approach to the study of site-specific surface phenomena on semiconductors.
Alternative weighting schemes for fine-tuned extended similarity index calculations
Authors: Lopez Perez Kenneth , Racz Anita , Bajusz David , Gonzalez Camila , Heberger Karoly , Miranda-Quintana Ramon
Published: February 2024

Extended similarity indices (i.e. generalization of pairwise similarity) have recently gained importance because of their simplicity, fast computation and superiority in tasks like diversity picking. However, they operate with several meta parameters that should be optimized. Earlier, we extended the binary similarity indices to ‘discrete non-binary’ and ‘continuous’ data; now we continue with introducing and comparing multiple weighting functions. As a case study, the similarity of CYP enzyme inhibitors (4016 molecules after curation) was characterized by their extended similarities, based on 2D descriptors, MACCS and Morgan fingerprints. A statistical workflow based on sum of ranking differences (SRD) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for finding the optimal weight function(s). Overall, the best weighting function is the fraction (“frac”), while optimal extended similarity indices were also found, and their differences are revealed across different data sets. We intend this work to be a guideline for users of extended similarity indices regarding the various weighting options available. Source code for the calculations is available at https://github.com/mqcomplab/MultipleComparisons.
Metal fluorides passivate II-VI and III-V quantum dots
Authors: VALLEIX Rodolphe , Zhang William , Guillemeney Lilian , Jordan Abraham , Castro Leslie , Zekarias Bereket , Park Sungho , Wang Oliver , Owen Jonathan
Published: February 2024

The interaction between II-VI and III-V quantum dots (QDs) and metal fluorides is investigated using optical absorption, photoluminescence, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. QDs with metal fluoride passivated surfaces were prepared by ligand exchange with anhydrous oleylammonium fluoride. The photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of II-VI QD cores and core-shell structures are dramatically enhanced following ligand exchange, near unity in some cases, but only after exposure to air. In the case of InP QDs, oleylammonium fluoride induces a gradual etching of the crystal, yielding oleylamine, PH3, and InF3 coproducts, resulting in a remarkable increase in PLQY (up to 83%). The frequency and breadth of ν(N–H) bands in the infrared spectrum supports the assignment of oleylamine ligand binding to InP. The fluoride content (1.6–9.2 nm-2) is compared with the coverage of oleylamine ligands (2.3–5.1 nm-2) and demonstrates the formation of surfaces densely covered by metal fluoride and amine ligands. The relationship between the electrophilicity and small steric profile of metal fluoride surface ligands and their surface passivating effects on QDs is discussed.
Design and implementation of robot assisted arduino based object recognition and sorting
Authors: Sneha S. , Nayana R.
Published: February 2024

This paper deals with an automatic material handling system that coordinates the movement of a robotic arm to pick up items moving on conveyor belts. The system utilizes advanced sensors and machine learning algorithms to ensure precise and efficient manipulation of objects, enhancing the overall automation and productivity of material handling processes. It aims to organize colored objects approaching on the conveyor by picking and placing them in separate, designated locations. The robotic system employs advanced computer vision algorithms to precisely identify and manipulate the diverse array of colored objects, ensuring efficient and accurate sorting on the conveyor belt. This reduces the tedious work done by humans, ensuring accuracy and rapidity in the process. Additionally, it paves the way for more efficient utilization of human resources, allowing professionals to focus on higher-level tasks that require creativity and critical thinking. The system includes color sensors that detect the items' colors and transmit signals to the controller. Additionally, the controller processes the signals from the color sensors to facilitate accurate identification and sorting of the items. The microcontroller then guides the signal to the motor driving circuit, which operates the different motors of the robotic arm to grasp the object and place it in the correct location. Additionally, the robotic arm's sophisticated sensor feedback system ensures precise positioning and adaptability to varying environmental conditions, enhancing its overall efficiency in object manipulation tasks. Depending on the color sensed, the robotic arm goes to the correct location to release the object and returns to its normal position. Additionally, the robotic arm employs advanced computer vision algorithms to precisely identify and differentiate colors, ensuring accurate execution of tasks in diverse environments.
Research on the Teaching Reform of Building Information Modeling Course Based on “Post, Course, Competition, and Certificate” Integration
Authors: Liu Hongjun , He Yun
Published: February 2024

With the rapid development of information technology, the utilization of building information modeling (BIM) is increasingly prevalent in the construction industry. In order to cultivate BIM application-oriented talents capable of effectively addressing industry development demands, this study proposes a reform plan for BIM courses that integrates post, course, competition, and certificate. The reform plan implements the teaching methods of post-course integration, competition-based teaching integration, and course certificate integration in the BIM course. It also carries out curriculum reform from four aspects: curriculum system, teaching mode, teaching content, and assessment method. Reform should be implemented to enhance students’ professional and practical skills, thereby enabling them to secure improved employment opportunities and prospects for career development.
Research on Narrative Design of Creative Products Based on Regional Cultural Elements
Authors: Huang Qiqiong , Ghazali Mohd Mustafa Mohd
Published: February 2024

The research explored the ways and means of narrative design in which regional cultural elements are integrated into cultural and creative products. It also researched a new way of thinking and methods of creative product design based on regional cultural elements in order to satisfy consumers’ emotional and cultural experiences. Narrative theory takes the perspective of narrative expression in the design of cultural and creative products. The regional cultural elements were used for better interactive communication with consumers in the form of cultural and creative products. In the narrative of cultural and creative product design, intervening in the development of regional cultural and creative design from the perspective of narratology can better exert and create the cultural value of the region itself, with cultural and creative products playing an important role in “local cultural stories.” This research adopted a qualitative approach and provided ideas and guidance for the narrative design and expression of regional cultural elements in creative products through comparative analysis of case studies. The research highlighted the role of narrative design in creating multi-layered experiences, weaving regional cultural stories into products, and the importance of deep understanding and effective use of regional cultural elements in design.
Research on the Status Quo and High-Quality Development of Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education in China
Authors: Cheng Lili , Liu Lijuan , Zhu Haitao
Published: February 2024

Faced with unprecedented changes in the world, China has chosen to continue expanding its opening-up and actively cooperate with other countries. Internationalization of education is one of the important directions for the future development of universities. Since the reform and opening-up, a series of Sino-foreign cooperative education policies have been successively released, forming a relatively systematic and complete policy system. Under the promotion of policies, Chinese universities actively engage in Sino-foreign cooperative education, with increasingly frequent educational exchanges and a clear trend towards internationalization. The scale of Sino-foreign cooperative education is also constantly expanding. It is worthy to explore how to draw on advanced teaching experience from overseas, continue to promote Sino-foreign cooperative education, and improve the quality of Sino-foreign cooperative education.
Research on the Deep Integration Mechanism of National Fitness Campaign and College Physical Education Teaching: Taking Guangdong University of Science and Technology as an Example
Authors: Cui Junmei , Yan Yanqing
Published: February 2024

By using the methods of literature review, questionnaire survey, and expert interview, this paper discusses and analyzes the deep integration mechanism of national fitness campaign and college physical education teaching, in order to promote the development of college physical education teaching reform, expand ideas, explore new fields, and provide novel development directions. The purpose is to enhance the national physical quality, improve the public service system, enhance the health awareness of the citizens, and provide guidelines for promoting the development of sports.
Discussion on the Status Quo of Vocational College Students’ Self-Image and its Improvement Strategies
Authors: Shi Qian
Published: February 2024

An individual’s self-image is a multi-dimensional and multi-structural concept. Its internal dimensions include ability, knowledge, values, personality, and temperament, and its external dimensions are physical appearance, behavior, and clothing. A good image will have a positive impact both in life and at work. We will choose appropriate clothing and makeup to modify the external image and cultivate positive qualities such as correct values and an optimistic attitude towards life to enhance internal dimensions. Among them, “personality” and “ability” mostly belong to the research category of mental health education, and “values” fit in the research field of ideological and political education. Ideological and political education and mental health education are both important components of higher education, which show similarities between them. Ideological and political education and mental health education can complement each other in many ways to enhance students’ self-image.
Peningkatan Kondisi Fisik Atlet Bola Basket PPLOP Jawa Tengah
Authors: Dhuha Ahad Agafian , Yogaswara Andre , Muhibbi Muhammad , Widodo Agung , Abubakar Sayid Fariz Bin Seh
Published: February 2024

Latar belakang: salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi prestasi adalah kondisi fisik, terutama daya tahan. Kondisi fisik daya tahan atlet bola basket PPLOP Jawa Tengah, 10 atlet masuk dalam kategori rata rata dan 2 atlet masuk dalam kategori diatas rata rata. Tujuan: program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan daya tahan sehingga atlet tidak mudah mengalami kelelahan, mampu menampilkan penampilan terbaik, mampu menggunakan seluruh teknik yang dimiliki dan mampu menjalankan strategi yang diberikan dengan baik. Metode: metode dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah memberikan pelatihan peningkatan daya tahan menggunakan metode continuous training. Hasil: hasil dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini terdapat rata rata peningkatan VO2Max sebesar 4,0%. Peningkatan terendah sebesar 0,6% dan peningkatan tertinggi sebesar 6,8%. Kesimpulan: latihan continous training terbukti mampu meningkatkan daya tahan atlet PPLOP Jawa Tengah, latihan continuous training dapat dijadikan referensi latihan untuk peningkatan daya tahan.
Kata kunci: bola basket, continuous training, daya tahan, VO2 max
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Abstract
Background: one of the factors that influences achievement is physical condition, especially endurance. The physical condition of endurance of PPLOP Central Java basketball athletes, 10 athletes are in the average category and 2 athletes are in the above average category. Objective: This community service program aims to increase endurance so that athletes do not experience fatigue easily, can display their best performance, can use all the techniques they have, and can carry out the strategies given well. Method: The method of community service is to provide training to increase endurance using the continuous training method. Result: The results of this community service showed an average increase in VO2 max of 4.0%. The lowest increase was 0.6% and the highest increase was 6.8%. Conclusion: continuous training has been proven to be able to increase the endurance of Central Java PPLOP athletes, continuous training can be used as a reference for training to increase endurance.
Keywords: basketball, continuous training, endurance, VO2 max
Skrining dan Pemeriksaan Mata pada Sivitas Akademika dan Warga di Lingkungan Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
Authors: Martiningsih Wahju Ratna , Swasty Swasty , Novitasari Andra , Kurniati Ika Dyah
Published: February 2024

Latar belakang: Gangguan penglihatan merupakan salah satu permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang sangat penting karena dapat menyebabkan kebutaan. Dua penyebab utama tersebut adalah kelainan refraksi yang tidak terkoreksi dan katarak yang tidak dioperasi. Diagnosis dini dan pengobatan akurat adalah satu-satunya metode untuk mencegah gangguan penglihatan. Tujuan: untuk  melakukan  deteksi  dini  gangguan  penglihatan  dengan pemeriksaan  mata. Metode: Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah sivitas akademika serta warga sekitar kampus UNIMUS. Pemeriksaan tajam penglihatan dengan Snellen chart dilakukan oleh dokter umum dan dokter muda, dilanjutkan dengan pemeriksaan lanjut dengan slit lamp dan konsultasi gratis dengan dokter spesialis mata. Setelah dilakukan pemeriksaan, pasien mendapatkan obat maupun rekomendasi sesuai diagnosis. Hasil: Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 88 peserta. Berdasarkan hasil pemeriksaan sebagian besar peserta berusia 20-29 tahun dan memiliki kelainan mata miopi, presbiopi, dry eyes dan astenopia.  Kesimpulan: Mayoritas kelainan mata yang dikeluhkan salah satu penyebabnya yaitu perilaku penggunaan gadget. Perlu dilakukan edukasi terkait perilaku sehat penggunaan gadget serta senam mata.
Kata kunci: deteksi dini, gangguan penglihatan, kebutaan, kelainan refraksi
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Abstract
Background: Visual impairment is a very important public health problem because it can cause blindness. The two main causes are uncorrected refractive errors and unoperated cataracts. Early diagnosis and accurate treatment are the only methods to prevent visual impairment. Objective: To carry out early detection of visual impairment by eye examination. Method: The target of this activity is residents around the UNIMUS campus. Visual acuity examination with a Snellen chart is carried out by general practitioners and junior doctors, followed by further examination with a slit lamp and free consultation with an ophthalmologist. After the examination, the patient receives medication and recommendations according to the complaint. Result: This activity was attended by 88 participants. Based on the results of the examination, most of the participants were aged 20-29 years and had myopia, presbyopia, dry eyes, and asthenopia. Conclusion: The majority of eye disorders that are complained of are caused by the behavior of using gadgets. Education needs to be carried out regarding healthy behavior in using gadgets and eye exercises.
Keywords: early detection, visual impairment, blindness, refractive errors
An exploration of the Voice to Parliament – how we got here, and what we might expect after the referendum
Authors: Sculthorpe K
Published: February 2024

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this article contains references of deceased persons and content which may cause distress.

Thank you for inviting me to speak about an issue that is topical today. And thank you to the audience, both here in person and those listening in, for your interest. I am not the first of my family to stand before the membership of the Royal Society of Tasmania. My two times great grandmother, Fanny Smith, did so in 1899 when she agreed to be recorded speaking and singing in her mother tongue. I think it pleased her that she was of interest to the Royal Society because she was, at the time, considered to be the last living example of her race and, therefore of some considerable scientific interest. Now, here I am. Neither she, nor I could have imagined such a thing! I think she would have been amused. We are now going to have a referendum to decide whether a new section should be added to the Australian Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of the country by enabling the Parliament to legislate to establish a body which may give advice to it on matters affecting Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. Six years on from the Uluru Statement from the Heart many are wondering what drove those people in the desert, to think that asking the permission of the Australian people, about something so innocuous was a good idea. The proposal could not have any impact on the daily lives of 97% of the population yet they are the ones who will decide if a modest, in fact timid, proposal, which concerns 3% of the population, will be permitted.

Transcript of lecture delivered to the Royal Society of Tasmania, 30 July 2023
Implementation of esg principles in business planning of investment projects in the agribusiness sector
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Mustafina A.S. , Bakin I.A.
Published: February 2024

The key areas for improving agribusiness sustainability and responsibility are related to environmental, economic, health and social factors. Companies recognize that integrating the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) approach into their operations not only contributes to eliminating negative environmental and social impacts, but can also be a source of competitive advantage. A more sustainable company can attract investors who are committed to ESG principles. Incorporating an ESG approach into business planning minimizes risk and maximizes the efficiency of agribusiness projects. The novelty of the research lies in identifying and describing specific ESG metrics in the business planning process, both quantitative, measurable indicators, and qualitative ones, to motivate agribusinesses to improve their financial performance.. The study places a particular emphasis on environmental and social performance. The authors have formulated methodological approaches for the use of ESG principles in business planning for investment projects in the agribusiness sector. The integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG principles into the sections of a business plan is presented in the form of a conceptual scheme. Using this relationship, companies should strive to incorporate various ESG trends into their business plans. Based on the analysis of rating agency data, business benchmarking in the agribusiness sector is presented, and sustainable development projects are discussed. The concept of sustainable agriculture is interpreted to include projects such as the implementation of precision farming technology, the automation of business processes, the improvement of soil fertility and productivity, land reclamation, the use of fallow land and the use of crop rotations optimised to maintain soil quality. The practical significance is defined in the identified ESG practices and the opportunities for their incorporation into business plans for the agribusiness investment projects.
Integrated approach for accelerated breeding of spring rapeseed F1-hybrids based on CMS
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Vishnyakova A.V. , Gaus G.U.
Published: February 2024

The breeding of F1-hybrids of spring rapeseed is the most effective approach to solving the problem of increasing rapeseed yield, as well as provides a more effective return on investment in breeding. Accelerated breeding of heterosis hybrids is provided by a complex of modern biotechnological and molecular-genetic methods. Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is used to control hybridization in the industrial production of F1-hybrid seeds and for additional copyright protection. Molecular-genetic markers allow rapid determination of the type of CMC and differentiation between the lines of fertility restorers and sterility maintainers. By combining double haploid production and indoor planting for the development of maternal lines, the intensity of the breeding process can be increased by 2–3 times. In this research, we have genotyped a germplasm collection of foreign spring rape using the molecular marker ORF138 for the Ogura cytoplasm and divided the collection into two groups according to the presence or absence of the marker. Subsequently, doubled haploid lines (DHL) produced from a sample with Ogura cytoplasm were used as fertility restorer lines, and DHL from hybrids with a non-Ogura cytoplasm were used to develop female male sterile lines based on Ogura-CMC. The doubled haploid lines were evaluated in the field for the main economically valuable traits, and 30 fertility restorer lines and four male-sterile lines were hybridized to assess their combining ability. As a result, four DH lines J30, J26, J24 and Ki1ms were selected for future breeding of heterosis hybrids basedon Ogura-CMC and five promising spring rapeseed hybrids were identified according to the complex of traits and properties.
Single-Valued Neutrosophic Ideal Approximation Spaces
Authors: Saber Yaser , Abusalih Mohamed , Bader Esam , Elmasry Tawfik , Babiker Abdelaziz , Smarandache Florentin
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we defined the basic idea of the single-valued neutrosophic upper (αn)δ, single-valued neutrosophic lower (αn)δ and single-valued neutrosophic boundary sets (αn)B of a rough single-valued neutrosophic set αn in a single-valued neutrosophic approximation space (F˜, δ). Based on αn and δ, we introduced the single-valued neutrosophic ideal approximation interior operator intδαn and the single-valued neutrosophic ideal approximation closure operator Clδαn. We joined the single-valued neutrosophic ideal notion with the single-valued neutrosophic approximation spaces and then introduced the single-valued neutrosophic ideal approximation closure and interior operators associated with a rough single-valued neutrosophic set αn. single-valued neutrosophic ideal approximation connectedness and the single-valued neutrosophic ideal approximation continuity between single-valued neutrosophic ideal approximation spaces are introduced. The concepts of single-valued neutrosophic groups and their approximations have also been applied in the development of fuzzy systems, enhancing their ability to model and reason using uncertain and imprecise information.
Tripled Fixed Point Approaches and Hyers-Ulam Stability With Applications
Authors: Hammad Hasanen A. , Aydi Hassen , De la Sen Manuel
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we present tripling fixed point results for extended contractive mappings in the context of a generalized metric space. Many publications in the literature are improved, unified, and generalized by our theoretical results. Furthermore, the Ulam-Hyers stability problem for the tripled fixed point problem in vector-valued metric spaces has been examined as a stability analysis for fixed point approaches. Finally, as a type of application to support our research, the theoretical conclusions are used to explore the existence and uniqueness of solutions to a periodic boundary value problem.
Inflation in Eurozone, Converging and Diverging Countries
Authors: Popović Svetlana
Published: February 2024

The paper analyses the progress eurozone members made towards the convergence of inflation rates, which is a necessary condition for the effective implementation of the common monetary policy broadly appropriate for all members. It was expected that the common monetary policy would lead to the convergence of member states’ economic performance, including inflation rates. The literature review shows that the majority of authors agree that a significant convergence process occurred before 1999, but no further progress was made after that. Our analysis indicates that inflation processes in member countries are diverse. Namely, monetary stability has been achieved in some countries, while inflation is more volatile in others. There is an insufficient correlation between inflation rates, the different transmission of shocks to inflation and different exposure to risks of rising energy and food prices. We conducted a unit root test on the series of inflation differentials for each country to determine which countries were in a process of absolute convergence. In the group of the first 12 members, we found evidence of convergence for the majority of countries, as there is no unit root. Thus, individual countries indeed made progress toward greater monetary stability (and the EMU level). We examined the standard deviations of the inflation differentials in the group of converging countries (separately for converging core and peripheral countries) and found no evidence that these groups of countries are becoming more homogeneous. In the group of new EMU members, we found evidence of convergence towards the EMU average for only four countries in the period of their membership, but not in the previous period.