bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of natriuretic peptides in screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of heart failure
Authors: Vergani, M.
Published: May 2024

I peptidi natriuretici (PN) sono ormoni polipeptidici prodotti dai miocardiociti in grado di regolare la volemia e la natremia per garantire l’omeostasi del sistema cardiovascolare. BNP e NT-proBNP sono i PN per cui esistono più evidenze e il cui utilizzo è attualmente indicato dalle linee guida internazionali. Valori ridotti di PN permettono di escludere la diagnosi di scompenso cardiaco (SC) con elevato valore predittivo negativo, sia in un setting emergenziale (BNP <100 pg/ml, NT-proBNP <300 pg/ml) che ambulatoriale (BNP < 35 pg/ml e NT-proBNP < 125 pg/ml). Inoltre, il documento di consenso ESC 2023 suggerisce valori soglia per la diagnosi di inclusione. Valori elevati di PN si associano a maggior rischio di eventi cardiovascolari maggiori, mortalità cardiovascolare e mortalità per tutte le cause sia in regime di ricovero che in ambito ambulatoriale. In un paziente sano a rischio di SC (con diabete mellito, ipertensione o malattia vascolare) la valutazione dei PN è utile per stratificarne il rischio cardiovascolare e ottimizzarne la terapia. La stratificazione del rischio del paziente diabetico mediata dai PN può guidare il diabetologo ad una scelta terapeutica più consapevole ed appropriata. I PN devono essere interpretati alla luce di alcune variabili che possono inficiarne l’attendibilità, quali funzione renale, peso corporeo, sesso ed età. In conclusione, i PN, notoriamente utili per la diagnosi e la prognosi dello SC, sono vantaggiosi anche in ambito preventivo. PAROLE CHIAVE peptidi natriuretici – NT-proBNP – BNP – scompenso cardiaco – diabete mellito.
GuessGas:Tell me Fine-Grained Gas Consumption of My Smart Contract and Why
Authors: Huang Qing , Chen Renxiong , Zeng Jinshan , Lu Qinghua , Xu Xiwei
Published: May 2024

Smart contracts with excessive gas consumption can cause economic
losses, such as black hole contracts. Acutal gas consumption depends on
runtime information and has a probability distribution under different
runtime situations. However, existing static analysis tools (e.g., Solc)
cannot define runtime information and only provide an approximate upper
bound on gas consumption without explanation. To address the challenge,
we propose a label named GCL, which describes the probability
distribution of Gas consumption, a code representation method containing
domain features and a Graph Neural Network named Attention-based Graph
Isomorphism Network (AGIN) oriented to domain feature, and SubgraphGas,
a domain-oriented subgraph-level GNN explanation model. By combining
AGIN and SubgraphGas, we have created a new explainable gas consumption
prediction model (EGE). Our evaluations show that EGE outperforms
prediction schemes based on Bi-LSTM. And EGE has similar explainability
accuracy to general methods, but it is more efficient.
A PESSOA DO PROFESSOR OU DA PROFESSORA FALA MUITO MAIS DO QUE AQUILO QUE SE ENSINA
Authors: Mendes Elizânia Sousa do Nascimento
Published: May 2024

O texto apresenta notas para a reflexão sobre a docência como prática que emerge do pastorado cristão, cujas raízes genealógicas encontram-se fincadas no desejo de salvação do outro. A inspiração histórico-filosófica se dá em diálogo com os conceitos foucaultianos de arquivo e genealogia. Mobiliza-se inicialmente a discursividade sobre a docência acionado pela Unevangelized Fields Mission, agência missionária inglesa que atuou no Norte e Nordeste do Brasil por meio de instituições escolares desde a primeira metade do século XX. Apresenta-se a enunciação de dois documentos: o primeiro, Conselhos Éticos Para Professores Evangélicos, escrito em 1960 e o segundo, uma crônica escrita por um dos missionários da agência, intitulada, Além do quadro negro, de 1963. Atenta-se para a atualização da discursividade sobre a docência no arquivo pesquisado, ao mesmo tempo que se observa a permanência do teor moral que continua atravessando a chamada prática docente secularizada.
O ICMS/ST * E SUA INFLUÊNCIA NA FORMAÇÃO DO PREÇO: UM ESTUDO DE CASO EM UM COMÉRCIO VAREJISTA DE BOCA DO ACRE
Authors: Freitas Antonia Lima de , Freitas Nelciane Lima de , Santana Elizângela Leão
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo trata sobre os efeitos do ICMS/ST na formação dos preços dos produtos no comércio varejista de Boca do Acre. Um estudo de caso em que o objeto analisado foi um comércio de varejo, inscrito sob a forma de microempresa individual, adepto do simples nacional e tem como finalidade comercial a venda de produtos de vários segmentos com dominância para os do gênero alimentício. Nesse sentido, visou-se destacar os desafios e dificuldades enfrentados pelo comércio na precificação dos produtos, enfatizando as implicações do ICMS/ST, os conceitos e legislações do ICMS/ST. Por meio do objetivo principal, buscou-se entender os efeitos do ICMS/ST na composição de preço das mercadorias que estão sujeitos à tributação e como o comércio analisado tem feito a precificação dos produtos. A pesquisa utilizou a abordagem qualitativa, realizada através de um longo estudo bibliográfico.  As conclusões do estudo apontam a relevância do ICMS/ST sobre o preço final do produto, além de revelar que o tributo acima citado não é considerado para precificar os produtos, bem como, o administrador não usa métodos que considere todos os custos atrelado a mercadoria, fazendo-o de forma informal baseados na cultura local.
EMPREENDEDORISMO CONTÁBIL: OS DESAFIOS DOS ESCRITÓRIOS CONTÁBEIS NO CONTEXTO DA INOVAÇÃO EM BOCA DO ACRE – AM
Authors: Nobre Aramís Rodrigues , Freire Jardeane da Rocha , Santana Elizângela Leão
Published: May 2024

A inovação nos escritórios contábeis é fundamental para modernizar os serviços contábeis. A transformação digital está mudando a forma como esses escritórios operam, com a automação de tarefas rotineiras e a concentração em análises estratégicas. A inovação também inclui práticas contábeis mais eficientes e transparentes, resultando em serviços de maior qualidade e valor para as empresas. Nesse contexto, o objetivo da pesquisa é analisar as estratégias de inovação nos escritórios contábeis do município de Boca do Acre - AM. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa, utilizando entrevistas semiestruturadas como método de coleta de dados. Os escritórios de contabilidade no município enfrentam desafios na adoção de inovações devido às limitações como acesso à tecnologia e mão de obra qualificada. A análise dos dados coletados de cinco escritórios contábeis revelou o perfil dos profissionais, suas estratégias inovadoras, como automação de sistemas e aprimoramento do marketing, e os desafios enfrentados, como a necessidade de capacitação e resistência à mudança.
A PERCEPÇÃO DOS CONSUMIDORES DO MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE CHAPADINHA – MA, SOBRE AS MOSCAS
Authors: Silva Fabíola Luzia de Sousa , Correia Jessica Regina Pinheiro , Bastos Maria da Conceição de Carvalho , Oliveira Mayanne da Silva , Oliveira Nayanne da Silva , Oliveira Stephany Rochelle da Silva de , Silva Cláudio Gonçalves da
Published: May 2024

Este artigo teve como objetivo: analisar a percepção e o estado de conhecimento que os consumidores que frequentam o mercado municipal de Chapadinha – MA, têm sobre as moscas e o seu comportamento em relação à segurança alimentar desde o processo de aquisição ao consumo do produto. Desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa dentro da abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa, realizada com 50 consumidores, por meio da aplicação de um questionário composto por 10 quesitos. O público deste estudo foi composto por pessoas maiores de 18 anos, aos quais foi explicado o objetivo da pesquisa, obtendo-se a sua concordância por meio do TCLE. Ao interpretar os resultados, foi possível identificar que, de maneira geral, embora que os produtos aparentem uma excelente qualidade estética, segundo os entrevistados devem ser devidamente higienizados para minimizar impactos negativos à saúde humana, além disso, devem ser devidamente protegidos para evitar a presença de insetos como relatado principalmente em relação aos alimentos de origem animal.
The Role of Banking Service Quality in Improving Financial Performance in a Sample of Iraqi Banks
Authors: Hamid Rami Abbas , Jassim Laila Abd
Published: May 2024

This study aims to demonstrate the importance of the quality of services in the selected banks according to their dimensions in their financial performance. In this study, we relied on a questionnaire to demonstrate this effect, where 133 questionnaires were distributed and by relying on the SERVQUAL model with its five dimensions (tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, guarantee and empathy). The study found a very close relationship between the quality of banking service and the level of financial performance of the sample banks. The research, which means the validity of the hypothesis, while the study recommended the necessity of working on developing the tangible physical aspects of expanding the modernization of banking devices and programs and developing them continuously, in addition to providing appropriate waiting places for customers during the review of expenses to complete their work, as well as paying attention to the necessity of rapid response and meeting customers’ requirements by raising the level of Services provided and providing appropriate guidance to customers as well as providing banking staff providing banking services with direct contact with customers.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Smart Parking Berbasis Mobile Flutter dengan Integrasi Pemindai Kode QR
Authors: Fauzan Abdillah  , Achmad Sirojudin  , Muhammad Yusril Amin  , Ery Setiawan Jullev Atmadji
Published: May 2024

Sistem parkir konvensional sering mengalami kendala seperti pembayaran manual yang lambat, kesulitan mencari tempat parkir, dan penggunaan tiket parkir yang berdampak pada peningkatan limbah kertas. Hal ini menuntut pengembangan solusi yang efisien dan ramah lingkungan untuk mengatasi masalah parkir di Indonesia. Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Smart Parking Berbasis Mobile Flutter dengan Integrasi Pemindai Kode QR memberikan solusi yang efisien dan nyaman bagi pengguna dalam mengelola proses parkir mereka. Dengan menggunakan aplikasi ini, pengguna dapat dengan cepat menemukan tempat parkir yang tersedia dan melakukan pembayaran dengan mudah melalui perangkat mobile mereka. Integrasi pemindai kode QR memberikan pengalaman parkir yang lebih nyaman dan praktis, sementara fitur-fitur seperti pengelolaan parkir, manajemen data kendaraan, e-wallet, dan eksplor parkir meningkatkan efisiensi dalam penggunaan aplikasi. Hasilnya adalah aplikasi yang responsif, mudah digunakan, dan terus dapat diperbarui sesuai dengan umpan balik pengguna dan perkembangan teknologi. Dengan demikian, pengembangan aplikasi ini memberikan kontribusi positif dalam meningkatkan pengalaman parkir pengguna serta efisiensi dalam pengelolaan parkir secara keseluruhan.
Efectos olvidados: herramienta de análisis en la producción de PYMES Industriales de Cuenca
Authors: Sarmiento Segovia William Andrés , Ordóñez Parra Yanice Licenia , Zamora Zamora Edgar Geovanny , Espinoza Pillaga Héctor Alejandro
Published: May 2024

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the support for the promotion of development through the production and sale of their products. The aspect to be studied is the decrease in production, a consequence of the slow economic reactivation of these firms since the events related to the pandemic in the year 2020. The research seeks to recognize the measures and consequences in order to address and solve the identified problem. This will be achieved through the application of the Theory of Neglected Effects (TEO), which are not always captured by the scholars of the subject, to reduce hesitations and decide in a more accurate way. Methodologically, the research has a mixed descriptive approach, where the synthetic analytical method is implemented. Surveys were applied to subjects with production expertise, using the endecadary scale and fuzzy logic to develop a square matrix of forgotten effects, thus identifying the underlying variable. The results reveal changes in the form of behavior from synergy, which positively impacts increased productivity by decreasing costs. Finally, by applying the guidelines of the scholars and obtaining a matrix that relates qualitative variables, based on cause and effect links, a criterion is obtained that facilitates decisions and the possibility for companies to arrange production increases for the fortune of the company.
Sistema de control interno en las empresas comerciales de Cuenca - Ecuador
Authors: Chitacapa-Orellana María José , Dominguez-Tenemaza Carmen Lucrecia , Andrade Pesantez Daniel Jacobo
Published: May 2024

This study focuses on evaluating the internal control system in commercial companies in Cuenca and proposing improvement strategies based on the results. The methodology adopted combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, using an instrument based on the COSO methodology. This questionnaire consists of 63 closed questions, to collect information about the 5 components of internal control, the sample was made up of 14 companies. The evaluation was divided into four phases: I. Planning, II. Execution, III. Results and IV. Improvement plan. The results are positive for trust, in the system and for its components with ranges between 76% and 85%. While trust in supervision or monitoring was evaluated as moderate. Finally, the identified weaknesses were addressed by drawing up an improvement plan in some companies belonging to the studied population.
Analisis Perbandingan Daya Mesin Menggunakan Turbocharger dan Tanpa Menggunakan Turbocharger
Authors: Rijanto Achmad
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membandingkan daya mesin pada kendaraan mitsubishi canter FE73 dengan menggunakan turbocharger dan tanpa menggunakan turbocharger. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah eksperimental. Untuk mengetahui daya mesin diesel, dilakukan pengujian daya dengan putaran mesin mencapai 4000 rpm. Pada 4000 rpm tekanan gas menggunakan turbocharger sebesar 0,30 kg/cm2, sedangkan tanpa menggunakan turbocharger tekanan gas sebesar 0,28 kg/cm2. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh, bahwa untuk daya maksimum tertinggi diperoleh pada 3800 rpm, dimana mesin dengan menggunakan turbocharger memiliki daya maksimum sebesar 57,24 kW, sedangkan mesin tanpa turbocharger memiliki daya maksimum sebesar 52,15 kW. Pada putaran mesin maksimum yaitu 4000 rpm, diperoleh daya maksimum untuk mesin dengan turbocharger sebesar 54,56 kW dan mesin tanpa turbocharger sebesar 50,67 kW. Jika dilihat perbandingan dari putaran mesin yang berbeda dapat dikatakan bahwa mesin dengan turbocharger memiliki keunggulan dari sisi keluaran daya maksimum dibandingkan dengan mesin tanpa turbocharger.
Vietnamese Speech Act Realization and Some Factors Influencing Refusal Strategies: A Pilot Study
Authors: Bui Tuyen
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this pilot research was to explore the refusal strategies and factors influencing speech act realization of refusals employed by a group of Vietnamese language learners when making refusals to invitations, requests, offers, and suggestions by 5 participants at Tien Giang University to shed light on the possible problems leading to cross-cultural differences in communication. A Written Discourse Completion Test (WDCT) and 5 interview questions in English versions developed by the researcher were used to collect the data and analyze it qualitatively and quantitatively. The results illustrated that the participants frequently used indirect strategies for refusing each context given in the WDCT. Furthermore, based on the participants’ answers via the interview records, it could be concluded that social contexts, distance, and cross-cultural differences influenced L2 learners of English as a Foreign Language.  The findings of this study highlight some strategies to help learners understand and gain more strategies in speech act realization of refusals and misunderstanding can be avoided. Besides, the interlocutors can receive appropriate responses to refusing invitations, requests, offers, and suggestions.
ELECTRODE WIRE FEEDER FOR MIG/MAG AND TIG WELDING PROCESSES
Authors: Shvets Oleksii , Koruniak Petro , Berezovetskyi Serhiy
Published: May 2024

The electrode wire feeding mechanisms of welding machines are designed to transport the electrode wire from the spool to the welding zone at a constant, predetermined speed or at a speed that varies according to a given law. One of the most promising areas for improving arc welding and surfacing equipment is to control the transfer of electrode metal by pulsing the electrode wire. Therefore, the feeding mechanisms of welding machines must ensure compliance with the conditions of continuous feeding at a constant speed or pulsed feeding with an intermittent movement.

The problem of forming pulses with the required parameters can be solved by feeding mechanisms with a vibration drive. The main advantage of such a technical solution is the ability to produce pulsed motion with controllable frequency and amplitude parameters. Due to the high resolution of movement and high dynamic properties in transient motion modes, vibration-driven feeding mechanisms are able to provide high accuracy of bar material feeding into the working area of technological equipment. The principle of operation of such a mechanism is based on the transformation of spatial vibrations into linear displacements.

The analytical dependencies obtained in this work allow us to determine the parameters of electrode wire movement by the vibratory feeding mechanism. The proposed technical solution makes it possible to provide different movements of the wire along its axis, and changing the pulsation mode is made possible by adjusting the oscillation frequency of the drive.
JUSTIFICATION OF NOZZLE PARAMETERS OF JET-TYPE WASHING MACHINES FOR CLEANING AGRICULTURAL MACHINES AND UNITS
Authors: Fedirko Pavlo , Marina Kubai
Published: May 2024

Agricultural machinery and equipment are exposed to significant contamination by various types of pollutants, some of which can be easily removed, while others require the use of special cleaning agents and machines. To remove these contaminants, a pressurized water jet is used, the biggest disadvantage of such devices is the significant water consumption, so the issue of intensifying the cleaning process of agricultural machinery using a limited amount of water is an important scientific task.

Cleaning of agricultural machinery and units from contaminants is a complex technological operation, therefore, there is a need to develop and justify the parameters and operating modes of a high-tech washing device that would ensure high-quality removal of all types of contaminants with high efficiency, minimal water consumption and minimal labor costs.

The analysis of cleaning technologies showed that water jet cleaning is the most promising for removing dirt from the surface of agricultural machines and units, the technology allows to increase the level of mechanical impact by using additional energy, which can be the energy of a rotating jet.

The study examines the efficiency of cleaning washing plants from various contaminants. The main focus is on studying the impact of nozzle design on the quality and productivity of the washing process. Nozzles determine the shape of water jets and their velocity, determining the cleaning efficiency. The dagger and fan nozzles, their advantages and disadvantages are considered.

Nozzle parameters such as orifice diameter, spray angle, and number of fan jets are investigated. It is shown that properly selected nozzle parameters play an important role in achieving the optimal cleaning effect and water saving. Factors such as flow coefficient, drag coefficient, and velocity coefficient that affect the performance and energy of the jet are outlined.
COMPUTER SIMULATION OF THE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OF BRAKING CIRCUITS OF FREQUENCY-CONTROLLED ASYNCHRONOUS ELECTRIC DRIVES CONVERTERS
Authors: Hrabko Volodymyr , Bartetskyi Andrii , Chmykh Kateryna
Published: May 2024

This research is essential for improving the reliability and efficiency of frequency-controlled asynchronous electric drives, especially in industrial environments where uninterrupted production processes are critical. The primary goal of the research is to develop a computer model for a brake system diagnostic system that allows for the timely detection of issues and failures in these systems.

One of the key aspects of your research is the use of computer modeling, particularly in the MatLab Simulink environment. This enables engineers and researchers to more easily develop and test models, reducing research time and costs. An important element of such a model is the use of logic-time functions and wavelet diagnostics. These methods allow for the analysis of signals from brake systems from different perspectives and the detection of anomalies in their operation.

The research also focuses on mathematical models of brake systems that are integrated into computer programs for simulating the operation of electric drives. Analyzing critical parameters and characteristics of brake circuits helps identify potential problems or failures in advance. Diagnostic algorithms based on data obtained from computer models enable the timely determination of the brake system's condition and the necessary decision-making to enhance safety and efficiency in electric drive operation.

The results obtained from your research have significant practical importance as they help maintain the reliability and safety of industrial systems at a high level. Brake system diagnostics in frequency-controlled asynchronous electric drives become more accessible and efficient through the use of mathematical models and computer modeling in MatLab Simulink. This contributes to increased productivity and reduced risk of accidents in industrial systems.
MODELING THE PROCESS OF SALING MEAT IN HORIZONTAL DRUMS
Authors: Goots Viktor , Olga Koval , Yurii Polievoda , TkachukIgor Tkachuk
Published: May 2024

The article presents new mathematical models necessary for establishing optimal modes for massaging meat in horizontal drums that are completely wrapped. The results of their analytical investigation of the requirements for extracting salted meat products with increased yield and tender structure were presented.

The new results of analytical-theoretical and experimental studies of the trajectories of the movement of pieces of meat in slowly rotating horizontal drums are presented, the conditions and rational modes of their use during massaging of meat with different structural and mechanical properties, which are used in the production of salted meat, are established products It has been proven that the equipment, the working organs of which have the shape of a drum with a smooth surface, the presence of activator devices of different shapes in the middle of the drum, allows you to speed up the process of massaging meat with a blow when falling from a height. The resulting mathematical models make it possible to calculate energy consumption for massaging meat, to positively influence the technology of salted meat products.

The new results of analytical-theoretical and experimental studies of the trajectories of the movement of pieces of meat in slowly rotating horizontal drums are presented, the conditions and rational modes of their use during massaging of meat with different structural and mechanical properties, which are used in the production of salted meat, are established. products It has been proven that the equipment, the working organs of which have the shape of a drum with a smooth surface, the presence of activator devices of different shapes in the middle of the drum, allows you to speed up the process of massaging meat with a blow when falling from a height. The resulting mathematical models make it possible to calculate energy consumption for massaging meat, to positively influence the technology of salted meat products.
VIBRATORY DRYERS AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN PRODUCTION
Authors: Dubrovina Olha
Published: May 2024

Drying of materials is a complex technological process used in various industries and often is one of the main stages of production. This process, in particular for bulk materials, depends on humidity, particle size, hydrodynamic conditions of the particles flowing through the drying agent and environmental parameters. Grain dryers expose grain to more stringent conditions than natural drying, which can potentially lead to a deterioration in grain quality. The combination of these factors determines the nature of the entire process. In agricultural production, the drying stage is one of the most important for grain preservation.

Currently, the convective drying method is widely used for this process. However, along with its advantages, this method also has a number of significant disadvantages, one of the most significant of which is its high energy consumption. In this regard, scientific research is being intensively conducted to develop ways and methods to reduce the energy intensity of the convective drying method. The effects of vibration on raw materials are being rapidly introduced in various industries. The use of vibration technologies during drying intensifies the process of processing grain raw materials due to the rapid renewal of its surface in contact with the drying agent. Fast and efficient drying with vibration technology reduces moisture content and the risk of the appearance of bacteria and mold in the grain. The construction of the dryer using vibration technology helps to avoid overheating of the grain, providing optimal temperature conditions, which contributes to the preservation of nutrients and other useful properties of bulk agricultural materials.
APPLICATION OF THERMAL ANEMOMETRY FOR TURBULENT FLOW ASSESSMENT
Authors: KALETNІK Grygorii , YANOVYCH Vitalii , LUTKOVSKA Svitlana , POLIEVODA Yurii , SOLONA Olena
Published: May 2024

This paper is devoted to a review of the physical principle and effective methodology of thermal anemometry. Its uniqueness lies in the ability to realize a comprehensive high-frequency assessment of the dynamic and thermal state of the turbulent flow. It is worth noting that the American Nobel Prize winner in physics Richard Feynman called turbulence "the most important unsolved problem of classical physics", since there is no direct description of this phenomenon according to classical principles. Therefore, its physical interpretation is still considered one of the six most important mathematical issues of our time. Thus, despite its long history, thermal anemometry remains one of the leading techniques for studying of turbulent flow. Which has a significant impact on hydromechanical and heat-mass exchange processes, particularly in food technology.
One of the most common types of thermal anemometry is the Hot-Wire anemometer, where a thin platinum wire is used as a sensor. The principle of operation of the anemometer is to maintain a constant heating of the wire while it is cooled by the surrounding flow of liquid or gas. Thus, the power required to compensate for the thermal state of the sensor wire correlates with the flow rate.
The first part of the paper is devoted to the description of the physical principles of thermal anemometry, its advantages and limitations. In particular, special attention is paid to the mathematical interpretation of the heat transfer process between the incremental element of the sensor wire and the surrounding flow. After that, the paper provides a detailed analysis of the design features and practical application of various types of wire sensors. Finally, the last section discusses the calibration methodology and various approaches to the linearization procedure of the obtained calibration curves. Among them, the linearization method based on the Collis-Williams law deserves special attention, since it provides highly accurate interpolation of calibration data and takes into account the temperature compensation of the sensor.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Its Effect on the Flow of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As)
Authors: Shaikh Sameer M , Patnaik Debasis , Fernandes Melba Judieth , Ambrammal Sunil Kumar
Published: May 2024

Extant research finds effective intellectual property rights (IPR) protection encourages firms to initiate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals. IPR strengthening positively affects firms’ research and development activities and thus their innovative ability. Consequently, acquirer firms can improve their innovation quotient by pursuing target firms in regions undertaking IPR protection and enforcement measures. The present study examines the impact of IPR protection on 20,363 inbound M&A deals engaged in 42 countries between the years 2014 to 2019. Differing from the use of conventionally employed, Ginarte and Park index available in a five-yearly interval, which evaluates only Patents, this paper proxies IPR strengthening through a more comprehensive annual intellectual property (IP) index (covering other intellectual assets like copyrights, trademarks, etc. besides patents) constructed by Global Innovation Policy Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Estimates from panel regression, including country and year-fixed effects, indicate that reforms that improve IP protection in a target country are positively and, to a more considerable extent, significantly associated with an increase in inbound cross-border M&As. In addition, the impact is weakly significant when target firms belong to emerging countries. This study sheds light on whether IPR protection influences corporate decision-making. The results suggest that acquirers look forward to regions undertaking efforts to improve their IP ecosystem, either to protect their intellectual capital transmitted through technology transfer or to acquire targets high on innovative quotient.
Van der Waals interaction of nanonized oil particles in a porous medium
Authors:   “Azerbaijan Oil Industry", Shahbazov E.Q. ,   Journal, Farzalizada S.A. ,   Baku Higher Oil School, Zeynalzada T.E. ,   Baku Higher Oil School
Published: May 2024

The article presents an analytical calculation of the van der Waals forces acting on oil by nanoparticles, which suggests their role in changing the rheological properties of oil and the subsequent transition to a new regime. The significance of accounting for intermolecular van der Waals forces is emphasized in the realm of shale oil production, elucidating the foundational principles of nanotechnological phenomena arising from the treatment of formations with metallic nanosystems, characterized by low concentrations and the perturbance effect. The results demonstrate a plane and sphere model for nanofluid behavior in porous media, especially between oil, reservoir particles and nanoparticles. The free energy associated with the non-retarded interactions of van der Waals forces is expressed through equations that exhibit a proportional relationship with the Hamaker number. Using addition rules for multicomponent systems, the study calculates Hamaker constants for the nano-oil model under consideration, demonstrating the superiority of nano-induced van der Waals forces compared to forces in porous media without the influence of nanosystems. In addition, based on experimental data from a study of the injection of a nanosolution into a formation, 5 models illustrating the relationships among surface tension, van der Waals pull-off force, and nanoparticle concentration to ensure the pragmatic essence of the tension minimization process.
Pedagogical aspects of improving communication skills of university students
Authors: Fabian Myroslava , Rabiichuk Serhii , Mykhalchenko Nataliia , Pavlushchenko Nataliia , Dzhurylo Alina , Soroka Tetiana
Published: May 2024

Objective: pedagogical conditions that contribute to the development of communicative self-sufficiency of students of higher educational institutions.
Method: The theoretical and methodological basis of the study consists of the following components: the basics of the general theory of management and management, the analysis of management in the field of education, as well as the main principles of marketing as a methodology for the activity of any enterprise in the conditions of a market economy, the theory and practice of marketing, marketing concepts in the field of education , as well as work in the field of marketing of additional education and management of educational systems. Areas of pedagogical innovation are also taken into account.
Results: The article clarifies the essence and content of the concept of "communicative self-efficacy of university students". The pedagogical content of the process of formation of communicative self-efficacy of university students has been clarified. The evaluation diagnostic toolkit was theoretically substantiated, developed and tested, taking into account the criteria, indicators and levels of formation of the communicative self-efficacy of university students.
Contribution: Pedagogical conditions for the formation of communicative self-efficacy of university students were developed and implemented, and their effectiveness was experimentally verified. It is substantiated that the communicative self-efficacy of university students is a personal meta-quality that reflects the conscious mastery of productive strategies and tactics of communication, confidence in one's own possibilities of their implementation and achievement of constructive results, which ensures effective and flexible communicative behavior in various spheres of activity.
Diseminasi Strategi Penggalangan Dana melalui Kaleng Koin untuk Lembaga Filantropi Islam Baru di Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Nafsih Syarifatun , Rahayu Putri Rezeki , Rahmat Ihsan
Published: May 2024

Indonesia is still the most generous country in the world supported by Muslim behaviour and philanthropic institutions. The presence of philanthropic institutions on the one hand helps the welfare of society, but on the other hand, it leaves various problems. This dedication aims to explain and describe fundraising strategies through coin cans. Two philanthropic institutions that have become partners in the Da'wah Management Study Program at UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu were involved: Yayasan Darul Armina and Bait Zakat. The method used is dissemination where lectures and interaction in the form of questions and answers are the mainstay. Implementation of service is carried out in three stages: determination, implementation and evaluation. The determination stage starts with determining the core of the service, mapping problems, determining service topics, and coordinating institutions. The implementation phase begins with a presentation of the material and continues with questions and answers and discussion. The evaluation stage looks at the success of service activities. Finnaly, this activity provides recommendations for future service that it is important to continue the practice and mentoring of Islamic philanthropic institutions
Pelatihan Manajemen Masjid bagi Pengurus Masjid Nurul Huda di Desa Hulim Kecamatan Sosopan, Tapanuli Selatan
Authors: Handayani Ricka , Lubis Armansyah , Hasibuan Hasbi Anshori , Yonda Ade , Azizah Wafiq , Harianto  , Siregar Aulina Safitri , Hasibuan Siti Aminah , Arnada Feby
Published: May 2024

Pelatihan ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam manajemen organisasi bagi Pengurus Masjid Nurul Huda desa Hulim Kecamatan Sosopan. Hal ini bertujuan agar para pengurus dapat bekerja sama secara efisien dan terencana sesuai dengan tugas pokok dan fungsi untuk mencapai tujuan organisasi. Kegiatan ini dimaksudkan untuk memberikan pemahaman tentang manajemen masjid yang dapat mengakomodasi perubahan dalam masyarakat yang berkembang. Kami juga ingin membantu Pengurus Masjid Nurul Huda dalam Menyusun struktur organisasinya dengan baik, dengan usaha sekecil mungkin namun menghasilkan hasil maksimal. Pelatihan dimulai dengan penjelasan tentang konsep dasar manajemen, termasuk empat fungsi manajemen yaitu Perencanaan, Pengorganisasian, Pelaksanaan, dan Pengendalian. Pelatihan ini di akhiri dengan membantu pengurus masjid untuk Menyusun struktur organisasi masjid.  Kami berharap melalui pelatihan ini, proses manajemen di masjid Nurul Huda dapat berjalan lancar, dan pengurus serta anggota organisasi dapat memahami tugas mereka serta prinsip-prinsip manajemen organisasi. Kegiatan pelatihan ini akan menekankan pada pengalaman langsung dan praktik dalam mengelola organisasi sehingga pengurus dan anggota masjid dapat mempraktekkan konsep manajemen yang telah dipelajari.
On the terminology of the genitalia structures of lichen moths (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini) with some references to Noctuidae
Authors: Volynkin Anton V.
Published: May 2024

The present paper briefly describes the Lithosiini genitalia and discusses their terminology. Twelve new terms are introduced: medius, introrsum, conjuga, collis, iuba, jugum basalis, jugum distalis, arcus, intersaccular bridge, lamella centralis, clasper region, and elasma for the male genitalia, and diverticulum bursae for the female genitalia. The terminological inconsistencies in Noctuidae are discussed with reference to the original concept by the various authors who introduced the terms, and the approaches by authors sensu auct. are also considered. In cases of discrepancies the terms preferable are suggested. Fully annotated figures are provided for the structures discussed.
The Effect of Liquidity and Capital Intensity on Tax Aggressive through Intellectual Capital
Authors: Sulfati Andi , Syahid P Rahman , Suci Sulfahmi Andi Alfiyyah
Published: May 2024

Taxes are the main source of income for a country which is used for development, but in recent years the realization of tax revenues in Indonesia has still been far below the target. One indication is that there are aggressive tax practices to avoid paying taxes by several companies. Tax aggressiveness is an action taken by taxpayers to aggressively reduce the amount of tax they have to pay by taking advantage of loopholes in tax law, whether legal or not. This research aims to understand the impact of liquidity and capital intensity on aggressiveness in paying taxes through intellectual capital as a mediating variable. The population was taken from company entities listed on the LQ45 Index on the IDX. The sampling method used was a purposive sampling method so that 45 companies were obtained for 3 years (2020-2022). The research results found that liquidity and intellectual capital did not have a significant effect on tax aggressiveness. Capital intensity has a significant effect on tax aggressiveness. Liquidity and capital intensity have a significant effect on intellectual capital. However, liquidity and capital intensity do not have a significant effect on tax aggressiveness through intellectual capital.
SDN Network DDOS Detection Using ML
Authors: Bindu A. , Sai Harika Ambati Venkata , Swetha Dandamudi , Sahithi Malli
Published: May 2024

This paper describes a technique that uses the Ryu Controller and Mininet to identify and mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) threats in Software Defined Networks (SDN). Using Mininet, the suggested method entails building a virtual network topology with connected switches and hosts. The Ryu Controller gathers traffic data while Mininet simulates several DDoS attack types, such as ICMP flood, land assault, TCP SYN flood, and UDP attacks. The Ryu Controller collects both benign and DDoS traffic into a dataset that is used to build a machine learning (ML) model that can detect DDoS attacks in real time.
EmoConnect: Nurturing Trust and Relationship Bonds in Alzheimer’s Conversations
Authors: U Yamuna , R Suchith , M Sumanth , Muthulakshimi Pon , S Tarun
Published: May 2024

Alzheimer's disease presents a global challenge, affecting the ability of individuals to communicate and trust their caregivers. Effective caregiver interactions are vital for emotional well-being in Alzheimer's patients. However, the progressive nature of the disease often leads to communication barriers and a lack of trust, exacerbated by the absence of objective trust assessment mechanisms. Additionally, patients are unable to recall past conversations. To address these challenges, EmoConnect proposes an innovative ML- based solution. EmoConnect solution involves the development of an ML based application that employs brain wave detection and analysis to objectively assess caregiver trustworthiness during interactions with Alzheimer's patients. It calculates a trustworthiness score, enhancing the quality of caregiving and promoting emotional well- being for both caregivers and patients. Furthermore, it stores the text of conversations alongside trust scores, enabling patients to access and review past interactions.
Gesellig Afrikaans Meervoude / Plurals
Authors: Stander Alison
Published: May 2024

Afrikaans Plurals/ Afrikaanse Meervoude
Evaluating the suitability of groundwater for irrigation in parts of mid-Gangetic plains, Bihar
Authors: Maya  , Yasmin Shahla
Published: May 2024

Irrigation water quality is critical for crop production. The present study focuses on assessment of suitability of groundwater for irrigation purposes in four blocks of Samastipur district, Bihar lying in the mid Gangetic plains. In this district most of the people are dependent upon agriculture.
“Vehement and consuming longing, mixed with dread and anxiety”
Authors: Breckling Molly M.
Published: May 2024

During the years that he devoted to the poetry of Des Knaben Wunderhorn, Mahler had numerous particularly well-documented love affairs: his tryst with Marion von Weber, his romance with soprano Anna von Mildenburg, his on-again-off-again romantic relationship with close friend and confidant Natalie Bauer-Lechner, and his courtship and eventual marriage to Alma Schindler. Each of these relationships offered the composer unique challenges, and we can observe his shifting thoughts on love by way of the songs he composed during this time. Mahler composed several songs during this time that entertain themes of marital fidelity, explore romances on the verge of collapse, love affairs that end in tragedy, and the extraordinary lengths that a man might go to in order to be with the woman he loves.
“The risky obstacles in society which are quite dangerous for women”
Authors: Breckling Molly M.
Published: May 2024

Among some of the earliest examples of Mahler’s Wunderhorn Lieder tell stories of young ladies behaving inappropriately and suffering the consequences. While it may seem unusual for a bachelor in his twenties to be drawn to these kinds of stories, a few potential factors make these songs easier to explain. The earliest examples of Mahler’s settings of these poems were dedicated to the children of his patron, Captain Karl von Weber and his wife Marion, with whom the composer was having an affair. Later, circumstances with his own family would soon require him to take on the guardianship of several younger siblings. Mahler wrote multiple songs that point very clearly to the consequences for young women who fail to behave properly in society, and those songs were composed at times in his personal life when passing this message on to young girls, whether that be the Weber girls or his own sisters, would have been important.
Afterword
Authors: Glass Loren
Published: May 2024

Provides an overview and commentary on the interaction between Beat writers and the academy, emphasizing how the Beats both embraced and resisted this relationship.
Black Comedy and Futility
Authors: Rounce Adam
Published: May 2024

Cowley’s notes to his uncompleted epic, Davideis, have been described as a compensation for or supplement to the poetry, a way station between the exegesis of commentary, and the later, more anecdotal, footnote, and as an excessive display of learning that buries its ostensible poetic references rather than enhancing them. Yet references to Cowley’s notes rarely record how entertaining they are: how self-conscious, witty, aware of the potential lumber mill of pedantry, and of absurdity,of some scholarship, including his own. Rather than an example of the fustian of excessive learning, they often leave the reader with a greater sense of the basic questions surrounding poetic creation, and the problems that Cowley faced. This chapter will recount the critical history of the notes, and demonstrate how useful they are in delineating the peculiar character of both Cowley as a writer and of the Davideis in particular, showing why it is such an odd work, and how it could hardly be otherwise.
Avuncular Developments
Authors: Roth Hanne
Published: May 2024

This chapter focuses on Smollett's most iconic avuncular figure: Commodore Trunnion in The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (1751). Drawing on queer theory, it offers a closer look at the arrested development and eccentric lifestyle of Trunnion and his companions. A key aim of the chapter is to show how queer theory can provide valuable insights into the more unpalatable and confounding aspects of Smollett’s fiction. In particular, the concepts of queer temporality and queer failure can help us appreciate Smollett’s fascination with quixotic figures.
“Inferior to Engels”
Authors: Budrin Peter
Published: May 2024

This chapter discusses a cornerstone publication in the history of Tobias Smollett’s adventures in the Russophone world: the two-volume illustrated edition of Peregrine Pickle, issued in the period between 1934 and 1935 by the Moscow-based state publishing house Academia. A collaborative project of a group of individuals, this edition shaped the Soviet and post-Soviet reception of Smollett for decades to come. The chapter discusses this edition not only as a material object but also as a site of intersection between different readings and biographical trajectories. What kind of people took interest in translating, editing, and illustrating Smollett during the Stalinist era? How did their lived experiences shape their interactions with the Scottish writer? It is hoped that answering these questions will add productive new angles to our perception of Smollett and the international reception of his fiction.
Afterword
Authors: Turbet Richard
Published: May 2024

This Afterword provides an overview of Byrd scholarship in the three decades from the publication of Byrd Studies (Cambridge, 1992), to the appearance of Byrd Studies in the Twenty-First Century (Clemson, SC, 2023). After an account of the origin of the earlier volume, of which the author of this Afterword is the co-editor, attention is drawn to subjects common to articles in both volumes, and the similarities and differences in the approaches to these subjects by their respective authors are noted. There are also articles in the earlier volume on topics which are not discussed in the later one, and vice versa, and these too receive comment. Observations are offered regarding the significance of these presences and absences, and two topics which are not covered in either volume, and which are scarcely mentioned elsewhere in Byrd scholarship, are put forward as possible candidates for further research, though it is noted that predicting trends in the broad field of scholarship which surrounds Byrd can be imponderable. The Afterword concludes with a celebration of Byrd’s musical greatness, and the unique narrative aura which radiates from each of his works.
Cultural resonance and conclusions
Authors: McLaughlin Robert
Published: May 2024

It is doubtful audiences will ever receive a true and accurate account of the allocation of works on-set of the film from a day-to-day basis, or even if one vision of the film supersedes the other. And while critics and academics still debate the creative process and nature of the partnership between Spielberg and Hooper, Poltergeist as a narrative piece works best when both creative forces come into synchronicity.