bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Les images sérielles sur les sceaux, les intailles et les verres moulés
Authors: Sageaux Laura
Published: July 2024

L’étude des gemmes et des sceaux hellénistiques et romains à l’aune de la notion de « série » permet de mieux appréhender les modalités de conception de l’image gravée sous l’Antiquité gréco-romaine. Deux types récurrents de séries iconographiques sont ici présentés : les séries qui véhiculent un motif dont le modèle est très vraisemblablement un type monétaire, et les séries de pâtes de verre, produites à partir d’un moule portant l’impression d’une matrice. Une analyse comparative entre gemmes et monnaies peut contribuer à mieux situer dans l’espace temporel les dissonances constatées au sein d’une série relativement homogène. Cet article est aussi l’occasion de rappeler l’approche méthodologique qui permet de rassembler les pâtes de verre produites par un même moule – ces objets sont en effet souvent dispersés dans des collections diverses.
Memorias desde la periferia en Colombia. ¿Un país en transición?
Authors: Mendoza Pilar
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo se basa en el análisis de algunas iniciativas de organizaciones de víctimas y de comunidades en los procesos de construcción de memoria desde lo local en Colombia, lo cual nos muestra unas dinámicas que van de las periferias hacia el centro, o dicho de otro modo, unas memorias sociales que prevalecen sobre la memoria institucional (Sánchez, 2020). Lo anterior en un contexto de implementación del proceso de paz de 2016 y del sistema de justicia transicional derivado de este. Nos enfocaremos entonces en los límites espaciales, temporales y sociales de la construcción de memoria, en donde vemos fronteras porosas y/o móviles entre la periferia y el centro; el pasado y el presente; lo privado y lo público. Veremos ejemplos de procesos de memoria de algunas comunidades, muchas de ellas construidas desde sus prácticas sociales y culturales, que muestran el tránsito de la figura de la víctima hacia la identidad de un nuevo sujeto político.Para analizar tales dinámicas tendremos en cuenta los enfoques de algunos teóricos de la memoria latinoamericanos para mostrar estas prácticas como procesos de resistencia y como formas de ampliación de la democracia y del espectro político, fundamentados en ideas como aquella de Rancière quien sustenta que “la política existe cuando el orden natural de dominación es interrumpido por la institución de una parte de los que no tienen parte” (Rancière,1993: 20).
Narrar la marginalidad travesti: performatividad de género.s en Las malas de Camila Sosa Villada
Authors: Bernabei Verónica
Published: July 2024

La narrativa de Las malas se define en el cruce de géneros literarios, de voces narrativas y de materialidades de los cuerpos (Butler). La desnaturalización de las normas del género que hace Sosa Villada es posible a partir del diálogo contrapuntístico entre dos estrategias narrativas, entre dos voces narradoras. Analizaremos la poética de Camila Sosa Villada en Las malas a la luz de la teoría queer de Judith Butler y Paul B. Preciado. Partiremos de la noción de performatividad discursiva para examinar de qué manera los procedimientos narrativos a partir de los cuales se desnaturaliza la norma hegemónica de los cuerpos permite a su vez desnaturalizar y generar nuevos valores literarios en diálogo con la tradición novelística del siglo XX que componen el canon literario.
Corrosion in Space
Authors: Amrousse Rachid , Jabri Hajar , Harimech Zakaria , Bachar Ahmed , Mabrouk Assia , Souhair Nabil , Azat Seitkhan
Published: July 2024

Corrosion poses a significant challenge to materials utilized in space exploration and propulsion systems. The harsh environmental conditions present in space, including extreme temperatures, vacuum, and radiation, exacerbate the corrosion process, leading to material degradation and potential mission failures. The degradation of materials due to corrosion can lead to mechanical failures, leaks, and electrical malfunctions. To address these challenges, several projects are underway to investigate the mechanisms of corrosion in space environments and develop effective mitigation strategies. These projects encompass experimental studies, computational modeling, and advanced material testing techniques aimed at understanding the complex interplay between space conditions and material degradation. Moreover, researchers are exploring the use of corrosion-resistant coatings to protect spacecraft surfaces from corrosive elements. Furthermore, advancements in nanotechnology are being leveraged to engineer self-healing materials capable of repairing corrosion-induced damage autonomously.
Quality Control and Standardization of Nanomaterials
Authors: Patel Deepika , Chaturwedi Amit Kumar , Kashyap Nand Kumar , Roymahapatra Gourisankar , Hait Milan
Published: July 2024

The ability to routinely and accurately measure the physical and chemical properties of synthetic nanoparticles is crucial for risk assessment. Non-equilibrium system-dependent behaviours and unique characteristics of tailored nanomaterials make traditional characterization difficult. Scientists are developing and refining new methods to overcome these issues. This chapter assesses proven and verified methods for assessing nanomaterial health and safety hazards. Nanomaterials are examined for dustiness, zeta potential, agglomeration rate, surface affinity, dissolution rate, solubility, and reactive oxygen species generation. Validation and repeatability are worse for extrinsic property characterization than intrinsic. When evaluating how media qualities may affect the result, this is true. Meta-data is needed to compare extrinsic property findings across studies. Even though some of these processes have been standardized and automated, the factors affecting evaluation reliability and repeatability are still unknown.
Application of Big Data in College Student Education Management Based on Data Warehouse Technology and Integrated Learning
Authors: Zhou Junping , Li Xueyuan
Published: July 2024

Integrated learning has attracted much attention from industry and academia. In the new era, colleges and universities need to discuss information management in light of actual conditions, integrate different data in each information system into the same database, so as to form a data warehouse based on the integrated database which can truly reflect the historical changes of data and provides support for managers' decision-making. This paper analyzes the clustering effect of standard differential evolution algorithm, improved differential evolution algorithm and K-means algorithm. The algorithm is tested using Iris and Wine database marts, the results show that the K-means algorithm is a relatively poor algorithm and its accuracy is significantly lower than the other two. Based on big data, multi-factor interactive variance analysis technology is used to analyze different data indicators and influencing factors. Therefore, colleges and universities can use the database to better understand the problems and advantages in management, thus to improve management efficiency and teaching level.
Short-Term Photovoltaic System Output Power Prediction Based on Integrated Deep Learning Algorithms in the Clean Energy Sector
Authors: Wang Rui , Liu Xin , Chang Yingxian , Liu Donglan , Yao Honglei
Published: July 2024

Photovoltaic power generation system plays an important role in renewable energy. Therefore, accurately predicting the short-term output power of photovoltaic system has become a key challenge for real-time power grid management. This study focuses on Yingli's green energy photovoltaic system, and uses the convolution neural network and long-term and short-term memory network fusion model (CNN-LSTM) to predict the short-term power. The model integrates CNN's data feature extraction and LSTM's time series prediction ability, showing high accuracy and stability. The experimental results show that CNN-LSTM model has a low mean and variance of prediction error, and the prediction is stable and reliable, and it is consistent in different scenarios. This provides theoretical support for the output power prediction of photovoltaic system based on deep learning.
Construction and Improvement Path of Digital Literacy Evaluation Model for Higher Vocational Teachers Based on Deep Learning and Soft Computing
Authors: Chen Gan
Published: July 2024

In view of the rapid development of information technology, the cultivation and promotion of digital literacy of higher vocational teachers has become an important issue in the field of education. The application of deep learning and soft computing technology provides strong technical support for this. This paper is to explore the construction and promotion path of digital literacy evaluation model of higher vocational teachers from the perspective of “AI+”. This study deeply analyzes the status quo of digital literacy of higher vocational teachers, and focuses on the combination and application potential of deep learning and intelligent algorithm in the evaluation model and promotion path of digital literacy of higher vocational teachers based on “AI+” perspective. This research plays an important role in promoting personalized education and cultivating talents with high-quality technical skills. Future research will further deepen relevant theories and promote the scientific, standardized and intelligent evaluation model of digital literacy of higher vocational teachers.
A Teaching Mode of College English Listening in Intelligent Phonetic Environments
Authors: Yan Xin
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses the integration of cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI) and speech synthesis in UETL environment. By using methods based on artificial intelligence, such as Fuzzy Convolutional Neural Network (FCNN) and Improved Hidden Markov Model (MHMM), this study aims to reform the traditional teaching paradigm. Through the in-depth study of the experiment, it illustrates how these innovations can enhance students' autonomous learning, understanding and participation in English language education. The implementation of speech synthesis mechanism realizes the conversion from real-time speech to text, and promotes interactive learning experience and personalized feedback. The comparative analysis before and after adopting advanced teaching methods shows that students' learning achievements and the overall effectiveness of UETL process have been significantly improved. This study emphasizes the revolutionary potential of integrating artificial intelligence and speech synthesis technology to optimize college English education.
The Tethered Pathway to Organizational Adaptation in Collaboration
Authors: Wright Robert , Marino Kevin , Powers Kenneth , Hamburger Jennifer , Wilbur Zachary
Published: July 2024

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine how the framework of administrative tethering (AT) provides important guidance and insight at the organizational level to support a strategic management mechanism to ameliorate pressing political, social, and economic issues for the public good. This investigation was an empirical analysis of data collected from the 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint (FEV) Survey and records attributed to the Department of the Navy (N = 32,416). The Department of the Navy consists of naval forces and marine forces for maritime operations, which conduct internal collaboration and represent cases of both external institution to institution (i2i) collaboration and internal unit to unit (u2u) collaboration. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a useful analytical approach to examine the relationships among all the measured and latent variables. The resulting SEM analysis evoked the importance of individual behaviors on collaborative efforts.
A New Model of Vocal Music Teaching in the Context of Internet Distance Learning
Authors: Zhang Xiaochen , Zhang Junkai
Published: July 2024

As Internet technology evolves, distance learning emerges as a pivotal mode of education. In music education, vocal teaching faces limitations in traditional face-to-face methods. This paper explores the advantages of Internet-based remote vocal music teaching and proposes a new mode leveraging an online platform, multimedia technology, and real-time interaction. The study assesses its impact on theoretical knowledge, vocal skills, singing proficiency, satisfaction, and improvement. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of Internet-based remote teaching, overcoming geographical barriers and providing flexible learning opportunities. Multimedia tools enhance skill demonstration, making learning more intuitive. The study reveals that Internet distance vocal teaching rivals traditional methods in improving singing skills and outperforms in teaching music theory. Moreover, students express higher satisfaction with this innovative approach, establishing it as a promising mode in vocal music education.
Online Learning Resource Management System Utilization and College Students' Engagement at Zhongshan University
Authors: Guo Jun , Chen Yihong , Wang Tao , Zhang Zhouyu
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to assess the extent of utilization of the Learning Resource Management System (LRMS) and its impact on student' engagement among 218 college students at ZhongShan College. Utilizing a descriptive correlational approach with a quantitative method, the study found that the students perceived a very high extent of utilization of LRMS, appreciating its clear instructions and regular access to reliable internet. Additionally, the students exhibited high engagement levels with the LRMS regarding online activities, academic relevance, collaboration, and social interaction. Notably, a significant relationship was observed between the extent of LRMS utilization and online academic relevance in students' engagement. The study suggests implementing training programs for students and teachers to enhance LRMS utilization, inform school policies, and promote awareness of its benefits. These findings lay the foundation for future training initiatives and policy enhancements within the educational institution.
Enterprise Digital Transformation and Environmental Performance
Authors: Sun Ao
Published: July 2024

The need to improve corporate environmental performance has emerged as a crucial and urgent study topic as the world's pollution and climate challenges get worse. This trend has taken on new meaning and importance in light of the expanding digital economy and digital transformation. Using financial and associated data from 2009 to 2021 as the sample, this research empirically studies the link between digital transformation, green innovation, and environmental performance with a focus on China's A-share listed enterprises. According to the study's findings, digital transformation may improve a company's environmental performance by strengthening its capacity for green innovation. Furthermore, heterogeneity analysis shows that the effect of digital transformation in enhancing environmental performance is more prominent in high-tech enterprises, non-heavy polluting companies, and organizations with a greater percentage of party members in senior management.
An Audit of Histopathological Pattern of Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma - A Retrospective Study
Authors: Sahoo Nanda Kishore , Mowar Apoorva , Dubey Prajesh , Maheshwari Isha
Published: July 2024

Introduction:

Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a type of reactive hyperplastic lesion in the oral cavity that develops due to local irritation or chronic trauma, originating from the periosteum or periodontal membrane. It primarily affects the alveolar mucosa of the posterior mandibular region and has a peak incidence in the age range of the fourth to sixth decades of life, with a 2:1 female predilection. The aim of the study was to analyse the histopathological pattern of peripheral giant cell granuloma.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care teaching hospital from 2018 to 2023 after obtaining the required institutional ethical board approval (SMC/UECM/2023/627/296). All the cases of maxillofacial lesions referred/reported to and which conformed to the set inclusion and exclusion criteria were included. Data were analysed by calculating the percentage of the variables. IBM SPSS version 20 software was used to analyse the descriptive data.

Results:

Out of 12 patients, four were males and eight were females. The age ranged from 20 to 60 years with an average age of 40 years. All the patients included in the study showed multinucleated giant cells and inflammatory cells, 83.3% showed fibrous stroma and 50% showed para-keratinisation and haemosiderin pigments.

Discussion:

PGCG, a reparative lesion, seems to occur mostly in the 40–60 years of life with female predilection and commonly seen histopathological features included multinuclear giant cells, inflammatory cells in all cases, 83.3% fibrous stroma and 50% both para-keratinisation and haemosiderin pigments.
Perioperative Patient Perspectives on Orthognathic Surgery - A Prospective Study
Authors: Ansari Umair Hussain , Mcneilage Amy Gray , Ashton-James Claire Elizabeth , Campbell Jake , Wong Eugene , Lim Lydia
Published: July 2024

Introduction:

Understanding patient motivations and expectations of orthognathic surgery are critical aspects of the perioperative assessment, as these factors have been demonstrated to influence patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes.

Materials and Methods:

Consecutive patients undergoing orthognathic surgery by a tertiary oral and maxillofacial surgeon underwent two structured interviews to explore their pre-operative motivations for orthognathic surgery, their post-operative reflections on the surgery and their outcomes. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.

Results:

Eighteen patients were recruited and interviewed preoperatively, and seven completed interviews postoperatively. Pre-operative themes describe patient hopes for aesthetic improvements, socio-emotional improvements, functional improvements and reduced pain, as well as fears about surgical risks, surgical recovery and changing appearance. Post-operative themes describe the challenging recovery process, the absence of regrets and functional, aesthetic and socio-emotional improvements.

Discussion:

Orthognathic surgery patients may be motivated by functional, aesthetic and socio-emotional improvements before surgery.
Anesthesia-free In-office Hysteroscopic Morcellation for Endometrial Polyps: A Prospective Study
Authors: Hiratsuka Daiki , Tsuchiya Akira , Fujimoto Akihisa , Nishii Osamu
Published: July 2024

Objectives:

The objective of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and quality of anesthesia-free in-office hysteroscopic morcellation for the treatment of endometrial polyps.

Materials and Methods:

A prospective, single-center, open-label, single-arm clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of hysteroscopic morcellation for endometrial polyps or retained products of conception. All surgical procedures were performed using the TruClear™ 5C system in the office setting without anesthesia. The primary endpoint was the success rate of surgery, defined as the completion of the operation. The secondary endpoints were operating time, fluid deficit, adverse events, pain evaluated by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, and recurrence rate.

Results:

Ninety-five patients underwent hysteroscopic morcellation without anesthesia and received the treatment. The success rate of surgery was 100% (95/95), and the mean operating time was 7.3 min. Adverse events occurred in only 2.1% (2/95), with vasovagal reflex. The mean VAS scores during the procedure ranged from 2.4 to 3.1, and the recurrence rate after 6 months was 2.1% (1/47), with a pregnancy rate of 33% (11/33). When comparing nulliparous and parous patients, the success rate and the operating time were equivalent, and the mean VAS scores during the procedure were both within tolerable levels but significantly higher in nulliparous patients (3.3–4.5 vs. 1.6–1.9, P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

This study demonstrated that anesthesia-free in-office hysteroscopic morcellation for endometrial polyps can be safely performed with feasible quality and only tolerable pain. This less-invasive procedure is expected to become more widespread in future.
Isolated pancreatic injury following blunt trauma in a child
Authors: Sherpa Dicky , Samanta Koustav , Dutta Gouranga , Halder Pankaj Kumar
Published: July 2024

Pancreatic injury following blunt abdominal trauma is rare (<2%) in the pediatric population and is often catastrophic and difficult to diagnose. For the appropriate management of pancreatic injury proper assessment and diagnosis are essential. We report a case of a 12-year-old boy who had Grade III pancreatic injury following blunt abdominal trauma after a fall from a tree. The child came 2 days after the incident and had a speedy recovery on emergency surgical intervention in the form of spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy with a satisfactory outcome.
Assessing the prognostic value of C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and lactate/albumin ratio in critically ill patients
Authors: Shivaswamy Rajendra Prasad , Inaganti Nithin Sai , Varsha Tandure , Ashok P , Adarsh L. S , Kiran H. S , Chandra B. J Subhash
Published: July 2024

Background:

The ability to predict the fate of critically ill patients admitted to an intensive care unit is very important as there are only a few studies which have focused on this aspect. Our study focused to determine the relationship between C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) and lactate/albumin ratio (LAR) and intensive care unit stay, the requirement for vasopressor and mechanical ventilator support, and recovery and mortality in the patients admitted to critical care units.

Methods:

The study group comprised 100 patients who were admitted to critical care units. These patients were evaluated using a structured proforma, detailed case history, and clinical examination. Blood sample collection was done immediately after admission, and serum albumin, lactate, and C-reactive protein levels were estimated in these patients.

Results:

The mean age of the patients was 54.05. 74% of the patients were males. The common diagnosis was COVID bronchopneumonia. The patients with high LAR and high CAR values had either increased risk of mortality or increased duration of stay in the hospital (P = 0.0001). Patients with a low albumin level and high CRP required ventilator support, which was statistically significant. Patients who needed inotropic support and mechanical ventilator support had higher CAR (P = 0.001). Patients who received inotrope support had higher ESR and CRP levels.

Conclusions:

CAR and LAR are better indicators of mortality and duration of stay. CAR was found to be a better indicator of mortality than LAR, and it was also noted that the patients who required inotropes and mechanical ventilator support were found to have a higher CAR.
Intractable painful great toe – A diagnostic enigma
Authors: Murty Pemmaraju R. , Pasagadugula Venkata K. , Begum Dilruba , Sravani Kalagarla
Published: July 2024

Glomus bodies are highly specialized arteriovenous anastomoses that are responsible for thermoregulation by regulating the blood flow. Glomus tumor consists of vascular channels and glomus piles separated by connective tissue stroma. Approximately, 75% of all tumors occur in subungual tissues of fingers. Glomus tumors in foot are uncommon. We report a case of glomus tumor in a young male who is having pain in the left great toe since 5 years duration. For diagnosis, MRI and excisional biopsy were done. After excision of tumor, the complaints of the patient were relieved.
Diagnostic utility of laboratory parameters in COVID 19 patients
Authors: Shaik Rizwana , Potti Ramya , Venkata Renuka I. , Mullagura Anusha , Chadalavada Siri C.
Published: July 2024

Background:

Several pneumonia cases caused by new corona virus were reported in Wuhan, China, since December 2019. This evolved into global pandemic and the World Health Organization (WHO) named this virus as severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS COV-2) by the WHO. Corona viruses can manifest many infections such as respiratory, neurologic, and hepatic diseases.

Materials and Methods:

This is a prospective study conducted in a tertiary hospital from March 2020 to January 2021. A total of 8017 cases were included in the study. The complete blood counts data were collected from records and analyzed. The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were calculated.

Results:

The laboratory parameters studied in 8017 cases showed the following results, the NLR and PLR ratios were increased in most of the cases 45.4% and 61.5%, respectively. Also lymphopenia was seen in maximum cases (46.6%). The remaining parameters such as hemoglobin, total counts, and platelet count were in normal range in most of the cases, that is, 67.7%, 68.7%, and 81.3%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Our study examined the hematological parameters of large number of cases of SARS–COVID-19 patients. The significant findings of the study were that higher values of NLR, PLR, leucocytosis, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and thrombocytosis were observed in good number of cases. Hence, lymphocytes, NLR, and PLR ratios can be used to predict the severity of disease.
Pulse, Parse, and Ponder
Authors: Courtney Joseph Michael , Gryk Michael Robert
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the application of Invisible XML (iXML) to parse the Bruker Pulse Programming Language, a domain specific language for controlling Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers. Making the specialized file formats and programming languages used in many scientific fields more accessible and interpretable could help to improve scientific reproducibility and utility. The development of a grammar for Bruker pulse code, simultaneously facilitates easier and more automated comparison and analysis of NMR experiments and serves as a test bed for the relatively young iXML approach to parsing. We discuss the challenges faced and solutions developed for applying iXML to this problem.
Paratexts in Translation. Nordic Perspectives
Authors: Reindl Donald F.
Published: July 2024

Paratexts in Translation is dedicated to translation aspects relating to the concept of the paratext, which has been in vogue in translation studies over the last two decades. The term paratext was applied by the late French literary theorist Gérard Genette (1930‒2018) to refer to “those liminal devices and conventions, both within and outside the book, that form part of the complex mediation between book, author, publisher and reader: titles, forewords, epigraphs and publishers’ jacket copy are part of a book’s private and public history”. Since then, the definition of the paratext has been both expanded to include reviews and literary criticism as well as refined into the subdivisions of peritexts (i.e., material in same volume as the text, such as prefaces and footnotes), epitexts (i.e., elements outside the book, such as interviews with the author), metatexts (i.e., critical commentary), and extratexts (i.e., texts that can influence how a translation is produced or received).
Personal names in English literary translations from Czech and Icelandic
Authors: Pogačar Timothy
Published: July 2024

This article presents a select survey of the rendering of personal names in translation into English from European languages with different scripts from the turn of the twentieth century to the early twenty-first century. Works of prose fiction were chosen from Czech and Icelandic, which use characters that are not part of the English alphabet. Their original publication dates are from the middle of the nineteenth to the late twentieth century, with translations trailing by years or even decades. The authors of the original works were very well known and in some cases Nobel Prize laureates. This gives assurance that their works attracted good translators and, in some cases, multiple translators. The hypothesis was that over the course of more than a century, there has been a growing tendency to respect the original spellings of personal names in translations – that is, to employ the source language’s script, even when the literary works belong to relatively peripheral European cultures. The explanations for this include increased cultural contacts, the expansion of what has traditionally been called world literature, and internet resources.
PoMMES: Prevention of Micro-architectural Leakages in Masked Embedded Software
Authors: Zeitschner Jannik , Moradi Amir
Published: July 2024

Software solutions to address computational challenges are ubiquitous in our daily lives. One specific application area where software is often used is in embedded systems, which, like other digital electronic devices, are vulnerable to side-channel analysis attacks. Although masking is the most common countermeasure and provides a solid theoretical foundation for ensuring security, recent research has revealed a crucial gap between theoretical and real-world security. This shortcoming stems from the micro-architectural effects of the underlying micro-processor. Common security models used to formally verify masking schemes such as the d-probing model fully ignore the micro-architectural leakages that lead to a set of instructions that unintentionally recombine the shares. Manual generation of masked assembly code that remains secure in the presence of such micro-architectural recombinations often involves trial and error, and is non-trivial even for experts.Motivated by this, we present PoMMES, which enables inexperienced software developers to automatically compile masked functions written in a high-level programming language into assembly code, while preserving the theoretically proven security in practice. Compared to the state of the art, based on a general model for microarchitectural effects, our scheme allows the generation of practically secure masked software at arbitrary security orders for in-order processors. The major contribution of PoMMES is its micro-architecture aware register allocation algorithm, which is one of the crucial steps during the compilation process. In addition to simulation-based assessments that we conducted by open-source tools dedicated to evaluating masked software implementations, we confirm the effectiveness of the PoMMES-generated codes through experimental analysis. We present the result of power consumption based leakage assessments of several case studies running on a Cortex M0+ micro-controller, which is commonly deployed in industry.
CrISA-X: Unleashing Performance Excellence in Lightweight Symmetric Cryptography for Extendable and Deeply Embedded Processors
Authors: Ganon Oren , Levi Itamar
Published: July 2024

The efficient execution of a Lightweight Cryptography (LWC) algorithm is essential for edge computing platforms. Dedicated Instruction Set Extensions (ISEs) are often included for this purpose. We propose the CrISA-X-a Cryptography Instruction Set Architecture eXtensions designed to improve cryptographic latency on extendable processors. CrISA-X, provides enhanced speed of various algorithms simultaneously while optimizing ISA adaptability, a feat yet to be accomplished. The extension, diverse for several computation levels, is first tailored explicitly for individual algorithms and sets of LWC algorithms, depending on performance, frequency, and area trade-offs. By diligently applying the Min-Max optimization technique, we have configured these extensions to achieve a delicate balance between performance, area utilization, code size, etc. Our study presents empirical evidence of the performance enhancement achieved on a synthesis modular RISC processor. We offer a framework for creating optimized processor hardware and ISA extensions. The CrISA-X outperforms ISA extensions by delivering significant performance boosts between 3x to 17x while experiencing a relative area cost increase of +12% and +47% in LUTs. Notably, as one important example, the utilization of the ASCON algorithm yields a 10x performance boost in contrast to the base ISA instruction implementation.
Faster NTRU-based Bootstrapping in less than 4 ms
Authors: Li Zhihao , Lu Xianhui , Wang Zhiwei , Wang Ruida , Liu Ying , Zheng Yinhang , Zhao Lutan , Wang Kunpeng , Hou Rui
Published: July 2024

Bootstrapping is a critical technique in constructing fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), which serves to refresh the noise in FHE ciphertexts, enabling an arbitrary number of homomorphic operations. Among published results, the TFHE-rs library [Zam22] offers the fastest bootstrapping implementation on CPU platforms by taking advantage of AVX-512 instructions.In this paper, we improve the efficiency of the bootstrapping algorithm based on the NTRU problem. First, we introduce the approximate gadget decomposition method tailored for NTRU ciphertext, reducing the number of NTT operations required for external products. Second, by integrating the approximate decomposition and key unrolling techniques, we improve the performance of CMux-based blind rotation. Third, for the automorphism-based blind rotation method, we present a hybrid window size technique that reduces the number of automorphisms by 34% compared to recent work [XZD+23](in Crypto23).Subsequently, we implement the proposed bootstrapping algorithm on the CPU platform with AVX instructions. Experimental results demonstrate that our method only takes 3.8ms, which achieves a 1.8× speedup compared to the TFHE-rs library. Finally, we propose an efficient FPGA accelerator based on the CMux method, which not only achieves the best performance but also exhibits high throughput advantages. Our accelerator can improve performance by 2x compared to state-of-the-art FPGA implementations (e.g., FPT).
UNITED NATION’S ROLE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION: AN ANALYSIS OF PALESTINE-ISRAEL CONFLICT
Authors: Mamoona Bashir
Published: July 2024

The main purpose of the establishment of the UN is to ensure global amity and security in the world. The international body is primarily mandated to achieve international peace through peaceful means. It can even resort to the use of force if the peaceful intervention fails to achieve the goals of peace and stability and the issue has potential threats to world peace. The main institutions of the United Nations i.e. General Assembly, the Security Council and the International Court of Justice are responsible for the maintenance of peace and stability in the world. The UN Secretariat acts as the center for coordination for operation of the UN main organs and agencies in different regions in the world. The issue of Palestine is one of the continuing disputes on the UN’s agenda associated with it since its establishment. The perpetuation of the unresolved conflict between Israel and the people of Palestine has raised questions on the role of international peace keeping body in Middle East. Keeping in view the gravity and potential threats associated with the issue, this study critically examined the UN’s role in conflict resolution efforts in the Palestinian- Israeli conflict. Qualitative inquiry was opted in this study that involves employing literature review for data gathering, especially documents of UN related to Palestine. The data was analysed using an inductive approach, which involved the extraction of its concepts from the bulk of specific detail that makes up the database. US being influential member of Security Council, has effectively prevented the United Nations from participating in negotiations regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict since 1967 by exercising its right to veto any binding resolutions on the issue. The analysis indicates that the United Nations' involvement in this conflict is restricted to humanitarian aid. The future success of the UN in this conflict depends  on a renewed global commitment, impartial involvement with both parties.
Implementation of Parate Executie Based on Article 6 of Law Number 4 of 1996 concerning Guarantee of Dependent Rights to the Auction of Objects of Dependent Rights
Authors: Caroline Pontoh Sunita , Sudirman M.
Published: July 2024

In general, there are laws that provide protection to banks as lenders to obtain repayment of their debts when the debtor is in default, this is stated in Article 1131 of the Civil Code which reads: "All assets of the Debtor, whether movable or immovable, whether existing ones or those that will be in the future become dependents/guarantees. Debtor's assets, both movable and immovable, both present and future will become dependents/guarantee for their debts”. Then Law Number 4 of 1996 was born which specifically regulates the implementation of Mortgage (UUHT). One of the characteristics of the UUHT is that it is easy and certain to execute, which means executing the mortgage certificate. must be carried out but can still provide legal certainty for interested parties, in this case, the auction seller, auction buyer and auctioneer. Therefore, in carrying out executions based on parate execution, it must be able to provide convenience and legal certainty for all interested parties
Pengetahuan Wajib Pajak dan Kepatuhan Pajak: Wawasan dari Praktik Hukum
Authors: Yuhan Rachamawati Dwi Anggita , Ernandi Herman
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi pengetahuan dan kepatuhan wajib pajak selama pandemi, dengan fokus pada transaksi tanah di kantor notaris di Kabupaten Malang. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif, data dikumpulkan dari wawancara dengan lima klien. Meskipun sebagian besar klien memiliki pengetahuan dasar tentang pajak, beberapa di antaranya kurang memiliki kesadaran akan kepatuhan. Dengan melakukan triangulasi data dari berbagai sumber, studi ini menyoroti perbedaan pemahaman wajib pajak dan upaya pemerintah. Rekomendasi yang diberikan meliputi peningkatan edukasi wajib pajak, terutama di daerah pedesaan, dan peningkatan transparansi pemerintah. Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam memahami perilaku wajib pajak dan menyarankan strategi untuk meningkatkan kepatuhan.
The effect of high concentrations of fentanyl on an isolated heart of rat
Authors: Nechaykina OV , Laptev DS , Bobkov DV , Bobkov DV , Petunov SG , Radilov AS
Published: July 2024

Synthetic short-acting opioids are commonly used in anesthesiology as painkillers because their effect is more pronounced compared to that of natural substances. However, they have a number of side effects that, when fentanyl is used in doses larger than therapeutic, can lead to a lethal outcome. This study aimed to assess the cardiotropic effects of high doses of fentanyl using a rat heart isolated in a Langendorff perfusion system. Parameters of the heart's contractile activity were recorded with the help of PowerLab Data acquisition system 8/30 (ADInstruments, USA) and processed in the LabChartProUpgrade 7.0 program. At the concentration of 3.7 × 10–6 M, which corresponds to the opioid content in blood after administration of a 5 ED50 dose, fentanyl caused the QT interval duration to grow by 22%, as registered on an ECG, and a 256% spike of T wave (compared to control; p < 0.05). At the concentration of 7.4 × 10–6 M (10 ED50), the drug decreased heart rate by 20.4% (p < 0.05) and triggered a coronary constrictor effect that raised the perfusion pressure by 18.6% (p < 0.05). Further increase of fentanyl concentration to 1.5 × 10–5 M (20 ED50) was accompanied by an 83.5% growth of the end diastolic pressure (p < 0.05). Administration of nalmefene, nonselective opioid receptor blocker, did not cancel the cardiovasotropic action of fentanyl. Thus, fentanyl has a dose-dependent cardiotoxic effect. Despite the drop in the registered values of isolated heart's parameters, the results of this experiment confirm that cardiac activity persists under the influence of high doses of the opioid.
The Value of Family Resilience in Analyzing the Impact of the Pacu Jalur Tradition from a Maqasid Syariah Perspective
Authors: Juswandi Juswandi ,   Mahasiswa Program Doktor Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim, Hitami Munzir , Muzan Amrul , Zulfa,Zulfa Zulfa,Zulfa ,   Guru Besar Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim, Pekanbaru Riau, Indonesia.,   Guru Besar Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim, Pekanbaru Riau, Indonesia.,   Lecturer Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora, Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat,Pasang, Indonesia.
Published: July 2024

The value of family resilience has shifted as a result of the track racing tradition in Kuantan Singgigi district. This can be seen from the high divorce rate in this district. This problem is an important thing that occurs in the Kuantan Singinggi district. The aim of this research is to describe the value of family resilience in analyzing the impact of the path-racing tradition from a Maqasid Syariah perspective. This research method is qualitative research with data collection techniques by conducting observations in various sub-districts of Kuantan Singingi district which experience the impact of the track racing tradition. Then interviews were conducted with families who experienced divorce due to the impact of the track racing tradition and documentation studies were carried out on families whose families still survived. The data analysis technique is carried out by reducing data, sorting and selecting data that is in accordance with the value of family resilience in analyzing the impact of the path-racing tradition from the Maqasid Syariah perspective. The results of this research show that the value of family resilience has shifted when viewed in the analysis of the impact of the trail racing tradition in Kuantan Singgingi Regency. The value of family resilience has turned into a high divorce rate in the Kuantan Singgingi community. This is seen from the Maqasid Syariah perspective that there are 14 values of family resilience that can be implemented so that family resilience can be maintained from the impact of the path racing tradition. The 14 values of resilience in the Maqasid Syariah perspective are as follows: (1). Good understanding of religion, (2). Responsibility, (3). cooperation, (4). similarity or suitability of character, (5). mutual trust, (6). accept each other, (7). intense communication, (8). readiness of both partners. (9). Appreciation and affection (10) Positive communication, (11). Commitment to family (12). Comfort when spending time together (13). Mental well-being based on spirituality; and (14). The ability of family members to deal with stress and crises or problems effectively.
On The Economic Impact of Covid-19 On China’s Health Sector
Authors: Zhenglong Shi ,   Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Wook Dr. Tengku Kasmini Tengku ,   Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: July 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 on China's health sector, combining qualitative analysis with the research of Qian,X et al. The aim of this paper is to analyse the impacts of China's epidemic policy on the economy and the economic burden of COVID-19 on the population and the solutions to this problem, and to use the research data as a reference for managers, pointing out that coping with this type of public health emergencies is a major concern for the health sector. The study first looks at the economic impact of increased demand for healthcare, the The study first identifies the direct economic impact of the outbreak in terms of increased demand for healthcare, reallocation of healthcare resources, and disruption of the supply chain for medical equipment. By analysing official data and industry reports between 2020 and 2022, the study details changes in public and private healthcare spending during the public health crisis and the impact of these changes on the affordability of healthcare services and the economic stability of healthcare providers. At the same time, the paper explores the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the public health situation, especially on the underclass social groups, which in turn increased the economic burden on the healthcare system. Finally, the paper discusses future strategies for responding to similar public health crises through policy interventions and innovative solutions, aiming to provide policy makers with evidence-based recommendations to optimise the allocation of health resources, improve the coping capacity of the healthcare system, and, most importantly, to improve society's coping strategies for coping with the double whammy of economy and health brought about by emergencies and providing economic sustainability.
Implementasi Hukum Adat dalam Pembagian dan Penyelesaian Sengketa Waris pada Masyarakat Minangkabau: Studi Kasus Kerapatan Adat Pagaruyung
Authors: Karimah Ismatul , Gunawan Ade
Published: July 2024

Indonesia also recognizes customary inheritance law that encompasses a variety of different traditions and legal systems, depending on the ethnic group and region.  Referring to inheritance law in Minangkabau, the indigenous community is known for its matrilineal kinship system, where lineage and inheritance are inherited through the mother's lineage. This study aims to determine the implementation of the distribution of customary inheritance law in Minangkabau indigenous peoples. This research uses the Normative-Empirical method, because the researcher combines elements of normative and empirical law, and the author also examines a legal case from an interview with the Chairman of the Nagari Pagaruyuang Customary Density. In Minangkabau society, the applicable inheritance law is different from inheritance law in civil law, the kinship system adopted is a matrilineal kinship system with the distribution of inheritance in the form of sako and pusako. Dispute resolution involves the active role of the customary clan/elder as mediator, decision-maker, and implementation of the decision. Inheritance disputes in Minangkabau society are a complex phenomenon involving various cultural, social and legal factors. Minangkabau customary law plays a central role in regulating inheritance distribution and conflict resolution. Values such as kinship, social justice and deliberation are key principles in this process, with deliberation as a means to reach mutual agreement in dispute resolution.
Strategi Penyelesaian Tindak Pidana Penggelapan dalam Jabatan di PT. Asia Prima Packaging
Authors: Jovita Kawaiko Hana , Udin Amil , Albab Ulil
Published: July 2024

Embezzlement in office is a crime that often occurs in Indonesia, both in government and corporate companies. The crime of embezzlement in this position can be influenced by many factors. One of the embezzlement acts discussed in this research was at PT. Asia Prima Packaging, where one of the company officials who was entrusted with managing the company's finances took advantage of the trust given by the company by embezzling company money and creating fake official travel and goods delivery documents. The aim of this research is to determine the factors that cause criminal acts of embezzlement in office, legal regulations regarding criminal acts of embezzlement in office, and resolve cases of embezzlement in office at PT. Asia Prima Packaging. This research uses normative juridical research methods by relying on literature as the main basis for data collection.