bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
การปรับสภาพเปลือกข้าวโพดและเปลือกมะพร้าวด้วยของเหลวไอออนิก เพื่อเพิ่มผลผลิตน้ำตาลกลูโคส
Authors: คตินนท์กุล วัชรี , ภูริรักษ์พิติกร เจนจิรา
Published: October 2023

การศึกษานี้แสดงการปรับสภาพโดยใช้ของเหลวไอออนิกในวัสดุประเภทลิกโนเซลลูโลส ได้แก่ เปลือกข้าวโพด และเปลือกมะพร้าว ทั้งนี้เพื่อเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพร้อยละการคืนกลับของน้ำตาลกลูโคสโดยของเหลวไอออนิกที่ใช้ศึกษา มีสองชนิดคือ 1-บิวทิล-3-เมทิลอิมิดาโซเดียมคลอไรด์ (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, BmimCl) และ1-เอทิล-3-เมทิลอิมิดาโซเลียมอะซิเทต (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate, EmimOAC) ภายหลังจากที่ วัสดุผ่านการปรับสภาพแล้วจะถูกนําไปย่อยด้วยเอนไซม์โดยเอนไซม์ที่ใช้คือ Celluclast 1.5L และ Novozymes 188 ซึ่งพบว่าสภาวะการปรับสภาพที่มีประสิทธิภาพสูงสุดสําหรับเปลือกข้าวโพดและเปลือกมะพร้าวในการช่วยเพิ่มปริมาณน้ำ ตาลกลูโคสในรูปของร้อยละคืนกลับสูงสุดคือ การใช้ของเหลวไอออนิกชนิด EmimOAc ปรับสภาพที่อุณหภูมิ 130 องศา เซลเซียส เป็นระยะ เวลา 2 ชั่วโมง ซึ่งจะให้ผลร้อยละคืนกลับน้ำตาลกลูโคสสูงสุดที่ 68.2 และ 62.8 ตามลําดับ นอกจากนี้ยังพบว่าการปรับสภาพดังกล่าวสามารถลดปริมาณลิกนินที่มีอยู่ในโครงสร้างของเปลือกข้าวโพดและเปลือก มะพร้าวได้มากถึงร้อยละ 9.2 และ 14.6 ตามลําดับ
Gender Inequality in Higher Education and Research
Authors: Bhowmik Debesh
Published: October 2023

Significant economic and social differences in the living and working conditions of men and women, structural changes in society actualize the need to research the prerequisites and consequences of the existence of gender inequality in the country. The purpose of the paper is to investigate the causes and nature of gender inequality in the long term. The object of the research is the sphere of education and science of certain countries of Europe and America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The main hypothesis of the study is the assumption of a relationship between gender inequality in the field of education and indicators of the country’s social development (Human Development Index and level of education). Methodological tools of the conducted research are methods of trend and structural analysis. The information base of the research is data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the World Economic Forum, and the United Nations, the research period is 1950-2021. The results of the analysis of the Gender Equality Index during 1950-2000 in terms of its four dimensions (health, socio-economic resources, gender disparity in households and gender disparity in politics) proved the presence of a significant gender gap in some countries of the world: the countries of Eastern and Western Europe are more developed compared to other regions of the world (South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa). According to the results of empirical calculations, the dependence between the level of human development and gender inequality has been proven: the higher the level of human development of the country, the lower the inequality in education. The study of gender inequality in the field of scientific research was carried out based on the analysis of publications in 50 international journals, book collections of Bengal Economic Association, Indian Economic Association and other professors of reputed institutions in India and abroad. Based on the results of the analysis, it was concluded that the publishing activity of women is lower than that of men: only 22.07% of publications in national and international journals, 23.65% of volumes of book collections and 27.90% of book chapters were published by women. The reasons for the low activity of women in the field of scientific research include: low opportunities for visiting the sites of scientific research institutions, field surveys or laboratory work; limited opportunities for training and advanced training at seminars and classes; lack of time to carry out research activities; discrimination based on personal interests and gender bias; much less interest in regular research due to social, psychological and physical reasons; excessive family load, etc.
Impact of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Performance of Listed Companies in Papua New Guinea
Authors: Sivaruban Sivanathan
Published: October 2023

The main purpose of this research is to examine the impact of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of listed companies in Papua New Guinea from 2018 to 2022. The corporate governance practices are established to monitor and evaluate the conduct of the management of the public listed companies. The Corporate governance charter is established in Papua New Guinea as part of the best practice to assist decision-making on the board of directors. The attributes of corporate governance practices of this study are at the board size, board diversity and the frequency of board meetings. The literature review of the study covers the theoretical framework and research attributes. This study has selected a list of 7 companies out of the twelve companies in Papua New Guinea, where the capital market has very limited growth in the country. A quantitative research approach was employed to conduct this study and using the secondary data for this research. The secondary data were collected from the respective listed companies’ websites and those data are error-free since the financial statements of the listed companies were audited by external auditors. A total of 35 annual reports of the listed company were collected for the research and a convenient sample method is employed for the study. The overall findings of this research have established positive relationships between the board size and the board diversity with the return of equity. The negative relationship was established between board size, board diversity with the return of assets and the Tobin-Q respectively. Furthermore, the negative relationships were identified between the frequency of board meetings with return of assets, equity and the Tobin-Q respectively. The study has indicated that the frequency of board meetings had increased substantially during COVID-19 to mitigate contingency risk. The findings of this study can be used by the regulatory body and listed companies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of corporate governance practices so that the overall corporate governance practices could be improved in the future.
Relation Between Inflation and Capital Market in India
Authors: Bhowmik Debesh
Published: October 2023

Capital market has significant influence on the inflationary situation in an economy both in the short run and in the long run. The general determinants which affect capital market are share indices, stock prices, prices of gold and silver, interest rate, exchange rate and even money supply can be treated as influencing variable when money is treated as capital. In this paper the author examined the impact of capital market on inflation in India during 1980-2022 taking CPI and WPI as the indicators of inflation and gold price, silver price, BSE index, BSE market capitalization, money supply and rupee dollar nominal exchange rate are considered as the indicators of capital market. Augmented Dickey-Fuller test was applied to verify unit root for all variables including break unit roots and the author calculated growth rates during 1980 – 2022 using the simple semi-log linear trend model. Author applied Johansen cointegration test and vector error correction models among the variables in both the cases of CPI and WPI and calculated short run causality through Wald test and long run causality through cointegrating equation. In VECM, the paper found one significant cointegrating equation in case of CPI and found three significant cointegrating equations in WPI. The paper found that CPI has long run causal relationships with BSE index, BSE market capitalisation, money supply and rupee dollar exchange rate and WPI has long run cointegrating relationships with BSE market capitalisation, money supply and rupee dollar exchange rate respectively. Rupee dollar exchange rate has short run causal relationships with CPI and again CPI and BSE index has bidirectional short run causality. According to impulse response functions, the responses of CPI to gold price, BSE market capitalization and money supply have been approaching towards equilibrium but finally diverged away from equilibrium. There are significant short run causalities from BSE index and money supply to WPI. The impulse response of WPI to gold price, silver price, BSE index, BSE market capitalisation and exchange rate of rupee have been converging towards equilibrium many times although diverged finally. The model can be modified by including interest rate, share prices, bond prices under monthly data analysis.
Industry 4.0 Behavioral Insights
Authors: Jahidin Kamaruzaman Bin
Published: October 2023

Applications of behavioral insights (BIs) in manufacturing optimize user experience, predictive maintenance, supply chain management, many other industrial processes, and ultimately overall productivity. Kamaruzaman Bin Jahidin breaks down BI applications in the Industry 4.0 era to benefit manufacturers of all sizes, focusing on SMEs. Concise real-world examples are given to guide enterprises starting BI initiatives
Use of Physical Restraint and Isolation Measures: Staff Awareness and Opinions
Authors:   Regional non-profit social organization “Center for Curative Pedagogics “Special Childhood” Moscow, Russia, Sisneva M.E. , Kantor P.Y.
Published: October 2023

the results of a survey of employees of medical institutions providing psychiatric care and employees of psychoneurological residential facilities were analyzed in terms of their awareness of the legal regulation and humanitarian aspects of applying the measures of physical restraint and isolation and their opinions on application of these measures
Epigenetic Consequences of Traumatic Childhood Experience and Their Potential Reversibility by Successful Psychotherapy
Authors:   Scientific Center of Personalized Medicine  Moscow, Russia, Savina Maria A.
Published: October 2023

the epigenetic consequences of a child's psychotraumatic experience for the mental and somatic health of a person and the possibility of their correction by means of psychotherapy are described
Modern Digital Technologies: Their Role in Teaching Oral Hygiene Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors:   Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry n.a. A.I. Evdokimov, Moscow, Russia, Kiselnikova Larisa Petrovna , Lyamtseva Maria Petrovna
Published: October 2023

Against the backdrop of an increase in the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the difficulties of teaching these children hygiene skills, modern digital technologies provide new interactive opportunities for teaching them oral hygiene, which are successfully used by pediatric dentists of the Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry n.a. A.I. Evdokimova. University specialists studied the impact of using electric toothbrushes with a mobile application on teaching oral hygiene skills in children with ASD. The study showed a significant improvement in oral hygiene and a pronounced decrease in signs of gum inflammation in the absence of hypersensitivity and traumatic effects of an electric toothbrush, and an increase in motivation for brushing teeth
An Overview of the Impact of Interdisciplinary Research Methods on the Development of Marketing
Authors:   School of  Business, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue Dong Road, Nanning, Guangxi Province, China, zhangyw0607@alu.gxu.edu.cn, ZHANG YIWEI , PAN SIYU ,   Professor, School of Business, Guangxi University, No.100, Daxue Dong Road, Nanning,  Guangxi Province,China. pansy@gxu.edu.cn, SUN QI ,   School of  business,Guangxi University,No.100, Daxue Dong Road, ,Nanning, Guangxi Province, China, seven_0618@163.com
Published: October 2023

Based on the interdisciplinary research approach, this paper discusses the impact of the interdisciplinary research approach on the development of marketing. In addition, because marketing can be regarded as a "complex system", the interdisciplinary approach has broad applicability in marketing. Therefore, this paper classifies various disciplines into five categories based on existing disciplinary classifications: formal sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts, and applied sciences. Then, marketing development under the influence of interdisciplinary research methods is summarized as "formal and natural sciences" and "social sciences, humanities and applied sciences". The interdisciplinary research of marketing through other disciplines enriches its theoretical foundation and provides practical guidance for real-life marketing activities.
Guiding in the answer to pain
Authors: de Wolf Mieke , Pollmann Christine
Published: October 2023

Pain is felr, felt by the one in pain. The pain itself is not discernible to an outsider neither measurable nor visible on an X-ray. But the expression of pain is another thing. From mimicry, posture and movement, from the voice and sometimes from the smell, one can identify the extent to which someone suffers from pain, to which someone is ruled by it, if not overruled. Aside from that one can feel, by directly touching someone in pain, how the pain expresses itself physically in, amongst other things, the tone of skin, muscles and tissue. Through this the pain can be approximately felt.

Pain always has causes, however diffuse and diverse. But even more important is that pain is always a signal: something is wrong. This signal is the basis of both the question and the answer. On the one hand we may start wondering about the origin of the pain, what the pain tells us and why we suffer pain at this moment in our life. And on the other hand we should go and look for the answer to our pain. Depending on the question the answer can be surgery, a posture correction, medication or else a reconsideration of our lifestyle, which in the case of stress-related pains could lead to looking for another job or allowing ourselves
more leisure time. An answer may be found by learning how to cope, or cope differently, with our pain.

We live in a time where, thanks to developments in medical and pharmaceutical fields, we are no longer totally at the mercy of our pain. We are now able to have a more extended view on pain. The margin to translate pain within one’s own personal historicity is getting ever greater. We are all aware of the fact that a palliative within reach may provide that calmness and security to cope differently with a potentially worrisome situation.

The haptonomic approach offers opportunities for feeling one’s own pain, feeling someone else’s pain, and for acting as a guide in the translation of pain and finding an answer to it. Before specifically going into these aspects a brief explanation will be given of what haptonomy contains and on what it is based.
Peranan Aparatur Desa dalam Meningkatkan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia di Desa Mattirowalie Kabupaten Bulukumba
Authors: Supriyanto
Published: October 2023

The village apparatus is an element of village government organizers who work professionally and proficiently in helping village heads carry out government duties and community interests so that government runs smoothly, especially in developing human resources in the village. Researchers want to know the role and performance of village apparatus in human resource development and identify factors that influence human resource development in Mattirowalie Village. With benefits, it can add better insight to the entire Mattirowalie Village apparatus. The qualitative research method is purposive sampling and the type of research is descriptive/survey with research informants as many as 8 village officials and 2 people from Mattirowalie Village. randomly selected and professional. Village apparatus data can be collected using observation, interview and documentation methods. This research shows the results that the role of village apparatus as organizers in the development of human resources (HR). The way of village apparatus in developing human resources in the village by implementing work discipline, improving education and good service to the community. Then there are 4 factors that affect the development of village apparatus resources: 1) Village head / leader, the village head is someone who has been directly selected by the community to be a good leader and is entrusted to be able to do good things that can be used as an example for the community. 2) Education, education is a process that can educate and improve the quality of human resources. 3) Training, training is a process of improving human resources by improving community skills. 4) Economy, economy is one of the drivers in increasing human resources in the village.
Promoção do bemestar num grupo de desenvolvimento pessoal através da aplicação de uma intervenção baseada nos princípios do mindfulness
Authors: Lima M.P. , Costa J. J. , Silva C. , Maia de Carvalho M. , Simoes P.
Published: October 2023

Neste artigo apresentam-se os resultados de uma intervenção que visa promover o bem-estar de um grupo de pessoas de idade avançada a frequentar um Centro de Dia da cidade de Coimbra. Trata-se de uma intervenção em grupo baseada nos princípios e nas técnicas de Mindfulness. O Mindfulness consiste em prestar atenção à vivência do presente, momento a momento – sem se deixar ir à deriva dos pensamentos sobre o passado ou preocupações sobre o futuro, nem enredar em juízos ou opiniões sobre o que está a acontecer. Os resultados das investigações mostram que estas técnicas podem aumentar a alegria de viver, promover a aptidão de lidar com a doença e melhorar a saúde física e emocional. Técnicas baseadas no Mindfulness têm, por isso, sido usadas na intervenção com pessoas mais velhas (MacBee, 2008) e sugerem resultados e cazes. Para avaliar os sujeitos da nossa investigação foram controlados os fatores: idade, nível de alfabetização, limitações cognitivas (MMSE, Folstein & Folstein, 1975), de cits sensoriais graves, depressão (GDS; Yesavage et al., 1983) e bem-estar (PANAS, Watson et al., 1988; SWLS, Diener et al., 1985). O instrumento utilizado no início e no nal de todas as sessões, tanto no grupo experimental como no grupo de controlo, foi o Faces Scale, Wong-Baker – Visual Scale for pain intensity evaluation (Wong et al., 2001) adaptado para o bem-estar. A discussão dos resultados deste estudo contempla as implicações dos dados obtidos para a promoção do bem-estar e do desenvolvimento pessoal das pessoas de idade avançada.
Smiling Team - Ser feliz no trabalho
Authors: Salomé de Jesus Ana , Pocinho Ricardo , Margarido Cristóvão , Torrecilla Sánchez Eva María , Gordo Sara , Aguilar Cuevas Luis Alberto
Published: October 2023

A preocupação com a felicidade é algo que tem estado sempre presente ao longo da história da humanidade, passando a ganhar maior destaque ao longo das últimas décadas nos estudos científicos. Associada a uma felicidade global do ser humano, surge a importância da felicidade no trabalho, temática que tem levado a um aumento do número de pesquisas que referem a importância dos recursos humanos para as organizações. Sabendo que as pessoas passam grande parte dos seus dias nos seus locais de trabalho, é essencial que as organizações, independentemente da sua área de atuação, apostem no desenvolvimento de estratégias que promovam o bem-estar, a felicidade e a motivação dos seus colaboradores. É neste âmbito que surgiu o projeto Smiling Team - Ser feliz no trabalho: Projeto de intervenção no âmbito da promoção da felicidade no trabalho e da motivação de equipas, pois defendemos que colaboradores motivados e satisfeitos são a peça fundamental para uma organização de sucesso. É perentória a necessidade das organizações se preocuparem em criar estímulos de forma a motivar os seus colaboradores não só para os objetivos da organização, mas também para os objetivos pessoais. As atividades de team building têm-se apresentado como boas estratégias para promover a motivação dos colaboradores, melhorando o ambiente de trabalho e levando a um aumento da produtividade.
Envelhecer Precário: Notas sobre Trajectórias Precarizantes de Envelhecimento
Authors: J. R. Santos Eduardo , Alves Silva Ana , Gomes Almeida Joana , Pocinho Ricardo
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo pretende suscitar uma reflexão sobre as tendências verificadas no mundo do trabalho e relacioná-las com o fenómeno do envelhecimento. Passando em revista as transformações decorrentes da quebra do modelo de regulação fordista e do crescente avanço de um modelo de flexibilização laboral, o texto foca os impactos e desafios que tais transformações comportam ao nível do processo de envelhecimento individual e demográfico. Porque não se tratam apenas de fenómenos concernentes ao indíviduo, isolado, o processo de flexibilização e de envelhecimento do mercado de trabalho tem impactos significativos ao nível macro, comprometendo a sustentabilidade dos sistemas de regulação e proteção social e pondo em causa a própria sustentabilidade económica e demográfica das sociedades – questões estas que, não tomadas exaustivamente, constituem a preocupação central desta reflexão.
UKRAINIAN ENTERPRISES' EQUITY CAPITAL FINANCIAL MONITORING AND ANALYSIS OF ITS IMPACT ON PROFITABILITY INDICATORS
Authors:   National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rivne, Ukraine, Kushnir Nina
Published: October 2023

One of the prerequisites for the enterprise's successful operation is the effective capital structure and assets construction. The financial stability of Ukrainian enterprises was significantly affected during the pandemic and during the period of martial law. Financing of economic sectors in Ukraine is currently rather limited, since it is especially relevant for enterprises of various scales to maintain an optimal equity structure to ensure a sufficient financial independence level. Therefore, the article presents the research results into the financial monitoring aspects of the enterprises' equity capital, which serves as a tool for monitoring the capital formation, use and preservation, as well as its impact on the enterprises' financial outcomes. Based on the statistical data for 2015-2022, the dynamics and structure analysis of Ukrainian enterprises' equity capital, as well as its efficiency indicators was carried out. It was found that there is a non-deterministic relationship between the equity capital value and the enterprises profitability indicator, and therefore a correlation-regression analysis was conducted to reveal the reliability of the relationship between these parameters. The calculated correlation coefficient indicates the existence of a significant relationship between equity and the profitability indicator of enterprise activities. Thus, the created regression model of the equity capital influence on the resulting profitability indicator shows the nature in characteristics change and can be used to analyze the enterprises' profitability increasing factors. The study found that in the conditions of martial law, it should be strategically important for enterprises to find profitability increased reserves through capital management.
RECESSION OR RECOVERY: THE FIFTH STAGE OF THE KONDRATIEV WAVE
Authors:   State University of Trade and Economics, Ukraine, Molchanova Ellana , Kovtoniuk Kateryna ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after V. Hetman, Ukraine
Published: October 2023

The research is based on the analysis of the main theories that determine the characteristics of economic scientific schools, the basis of their factor analysis of the impact on crises and tools for their levelling. The main mathematical models are analysed, which aim to determine the main cycles of crisis phenomena in the world economy. With the help of historical and logical analysis, the article provides the genesis of the main crisis manifestations in the world economy. The method of systematization and comparison made it possible to identify the main stages of crises and systematize their influencing factors. The mathematical basis of the research was the construction of the last cycles of the Kondratiev waves and the confirmation of one of the two â€œpositioningâ€ forecasts of the modern stage of the global economyâ€™s collapse in accordance with the Kondratiev waves. The predictive assessment of the further scenario of the development of the crisis is supplemented by analytical reports of international organizations such as UN, the IMF and the World Bank Group. The used methods and methodology made it possible to achieve the goal of the research, which is aimed at identifying the fifth Kandratiev wave and forming a forecast scenario of the economic development of the world economy.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ANALYSIS OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES
Authors:   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv national university of economics, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Vlasenko Tetiana
Published: October 2023

In the conditions of globalization processes in the world, the existing dimensions of the analysis of organizational culture contribute to the development of multinational companies ( further down the text - ÐœNC). Organizational culture refers to a variety of practical values that affect the companyâ€™s activities both internally and externally. The study analyzed three different concepts of organizational culture: American, Asian, and European. It was concluded that for the development of ÐœNC it is necessary to harmonize organizational cultures in international contracts. An analysis of the theoretical foundations of the concept of â€œorganizational cultureâ€ was carried out, an attempt was made to provide its own definition, the scientific novelty of which consists in taking into account the paradigmatic principles. The TOP-10 best ÐœNCs in the world were determined, which made it possible to characterize models of organizational culture concepts. Thus, the research confirms that ÐœNC should develop internal communication and external communication for successful development. The author developed a system of organizational culture of multinational companies by implementing dimensions of corporate culture analysis. It is a complex and scalable system because the world is constantly changing. Its necessity lies in the ability to adapt to the requirements of the business environment of multinational companies. The system includes a development factor that manifests itself at two levels. Implementation of the system will enable development and increase of business results.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR INVESTING IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OBJECTS IN UKRAINE
Authors:   State Educational and Scientific Establishment “Academy of Financial Management”, Kyiv, Ukraine, Zatonatskiy Dmytro , Lavrentiev Maksym ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: October 2023

Investment in critical infrastructure objects in conditions of military conflict and against the backdrop of the destruction of such infrastructure is associated not so much with economic growth as it is with the survival of the country today. Due to the need to restore critical infrastructure objects through foreign investments, the foundation is laid for unhindered investment in conditions of a state of war, as well as further post-war reconstruction of the country. The purpose of the article is to analyze the state and prospects of institutional support for investment in critical infrastructure objects. It is established that the system of regulation of investment relations in Ukraine is practically formed; it includes various norms contained in different sources and differing in their legal nature. However, this system was formed in peacetime and is mostly aimed at ensuring investorsâ€™ subjective rights and fulfilling their legal obligations during that period. The conducted analysis indicates the need for the adoption of new legislative acts that will transmit the national approach to investment in ensuring the stability and restoration of critical infrastructure. State institutions and regulatory acts should not only carry out control measures regarding the management of investment processes but also create favorable conditions for stimulating investment inflows. The main focus should be shifted towards reducing investment risks and creating attractive conditions for investment.
Application of GIS and HEC-RAS for flood risk assessment of Ofu River catchment in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, Alfa M.I , Owamah H.I ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, Adie D.B ,   Department of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria, Nigeria, Ovuarume B.U. ,   Yaroson Partnership Limited, Kaduna, Nigeria, Yaroson H.B ,   Yaroson Partnership Limited, Kaduna, Nigeria
Published: October 2023

While flood inundation mapping and risk assessment have been identified as nonstructural measures for the control of floods, the application of GIS-based techniques has been identified as better alternatives to the traditional methods used over time. GIS tools and HEC-RAS models were utilized for a comprehensive flood risk assessment of the Ofu River Catchment as a case study. A total land area of 265.436 km2 and 92,016 persons are at risk of a 100-year flood return period, while a land area of 265.916 km2 and 1,959,288 persons are at risk of a 200-year flood in addition to roads, built and scattered settlements, forest reserves, oil palm plantations, churches, mosques, schools, police stations, primary health clinics, markets, and wireless masts that will be at risk. The study demonstrated that the application of the GIS and HEC-RAS models is an effective tool for accurate flood risk assessment at the catchment level.
شواهد تجربی تداوم اثر میدان‌های شعوری طاهری (حافظه‌ی اثر) بر پدیده ترمولومینسانس
Authors: طاهری محمدعلی , مصلحی امیر , پایروند فیروز , احمدخانلو فرزاد , سمسارها فرید
Published: October 2023

در مطالعه حاضر ماندگاری تاثیر میدان‌های شعوری طاهری بر پدیده ترمولومینسانس (TL) بررسی شده است. برای این منظور جمعیتی شامل سیزده قرص GR-200 انتخاب شد. پاسخ‌های آنها در چهار زمان مختلف از جمله دو بار قبل از اعمال میدان‌های شعوری(ط) (TCFs) (یکسال قبل و دو ساعت قبل) و دو بار پس از آن (یعنی ۲ ساعت و ۲۱ روز بعد) اندازه گیری شد. آماده‌سازی، تابش‌دهی (با 90Sr پرتو بتا و معادل دز mSv 67/0) و خوانش قرص‌ها برای همه زمان‌ها دقیقا یکسان بود. نتایج بدست آمده نشان داد که اثر TCFs به مدت 21 روز بعد از اعمال آنها ادامه داشت. به‌علاوه، تغییر پاسخ ایجاد شده توسط TCFs رفتاری دینامیک با زمان دارد. اما، بیشترین پاسخ مربوط  به نزدیکترین زمان اعلام میدان‌های شعوری(ط) (۲ ساعت) بود و با گذشت زمان، شدت تغییرات کاهش می‌یابد. بنابراین، نتایج بدست آمده علاوه بر فراهم آورن شواهد اثرگذاری میدان‌های شعوری(ط)، نشان داد این تیمار می تواند بعد از بازه‌ی زمانی ذکر شده باقی بماند. بر اساس تئوری طاهری، این تداوم اثرگذاری ضرورتا نیاز به وجود حافظه در سطح اتم دارد و در تطابق با مطالعات قبلی است که وجود ذهن ماده را تایید کرده است.
Editorial
Authors: Taheri Mohammad Ali
Published: October 2023

According to Taheri's theory, T-Consciousness is one of the three primary elements of the universe, apart from matter and energy. In this perspective, material particles are described as hardware, which, equipped with software programs that transfer specific information indices, can exhibit specific behaviors and characteristics. When the subject of study, which in these investigations are TLD discs, is affected by T-Consciousness Fields, their behavior changes relative to the control. These results provide evidence of variability in information indices as proposed by Taheri. For experimental and laboratory examination of new evidence of T-Consciousness Field Theory, after choosing the topic specific to the reaction between radiation and sensitive TLD dosimeter, and investigating the composite effects of T-Consciousness Fields 1, 2, and 3 on this reaction, several main objectives are pursued: The first objective is to obtain empirical and laboratory evidence of the distinction and difference between T-Consciousness Fields and energy, especially different types of radiation. The second is to study the effect of T-Consciousness Fields on the material and energetic components of the system under investigation. Using a sensitive system to record changes, we can examine the effect of T-Consciousness Fields on radiation as a significant component of the universe since its inception. Third, some studies that are impossible or challenging in other systems due to their complexity, and the presence of numerous uncontrollable variables, or lengthy observation periods should be considered and included in this study. For instance, investigating long-term changes while maintaining identical conditions between the sample and control, analyzing the memory of T-Consciousness Field effects, studying the effect of initial population differences in the type and intensity of response to T-Consciousness Fields (similar to biological studies with cellular and animal models where results analysis is complex), or examining the effect of different TCF Users in measurable empirical results.
MENURUNKAN LEAD TIME EXPRESS MAINTENANCE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN OUTPUT UNIT MENGGUNAKAN METODE PDCA DI PT. ASTRIDO JAYA MOBILINDO (CABANG TOYOTA KLENDER JAKARTA)
Authors: Fadillah
Published: October 2023

Astrido Jaya Mobilindo (Cabang Toyota Klender) merupakan dealer authorized Toyota, pada divisi servis terdapat Express Maintenance (EM). EM merupakan sistem kerja khusus perawatan servis berkala kendaraan tanpa keluhan dengan target 90 menit. Tetapi pada realita terdapat masalah waktu servis lebih dari 90 menit, hal tersebut disebabkan oleh pelanggan EM lama menunggu untuk dilayani, pelanggan EM datang telat, tunggu cuci unit EM lama, proses pengerjaan unit EM lama, dan proses cuci unit EM lama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menurunkan lead time EM untuk meningkatkan output unit dengan membuat usulan perbaikan terhadap kendala yang ada pada proses EM dan melakukan implementasi. Atas dasar tersebut peneliti menggunakan metode PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Action). Setelah dilakukan penarikan data lead time EM (SBE 40.000 km) pada bulan Februari selama 1:56:43 maka dilakukan perbaikan seperti problem identifikasi, breakdown problem yaitu menentukan penyebab lead time EM tidak sesuai target, analisa rootcause yaitu menganalisa kenapa lead time pada proses tersebut bisa lama dan kaizen plan yaitu membuat rencana perbaikan (Plan), implementasi yaitu mengaplikasikan rencana sesuai kaizen plan (Do), evaluasi hasil dan proses yaitu mengevaluasi hasil dari implementasi dengan histogram data sesudah dan sebelum perbaikan (Check), Standarisasi yaitu melakukan langkah usaha untuk menjaga agar lead time EM tetap terjaga (Action). Hasil yang didapat lead time EM menjadi 1:14:06 terjadi selisih sebesar 0:42:37 dari kondisi sebelumnya. Total Output unit EM mengalami kenaikan dari 106 menjadi 137 unit terjadi selisih sebanyak 31 unit.
PENGARUH PEMBAGIAN KERJA DAN KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. HARMONI PANCA UTAMA DI TENGGARONG SEBERANG
Authors: Ernawati  , Johansyah  , Hendra
Published: October 2023

Observations show that the division of work still overlaps or is uneven between one employee and another, the workload given is sometimes very heavy to carry out because it does not match the abilities of the employee concerned, leaders are less able to provide clear and directed guidance, leaders are also sometimes unfair to employees. which often puts some employees on a pedestal, causing jealousy among other employees. There are also employees who complain that the work facilities available at this company are still lacking. It should be PT. Harmoni Panca Utama must be able to pay close attention to the current conditions of problems in the company, to find solutions. If there is no further treatment, this will affect employee work productivity so that their daily activities will be disrupted. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of division of work and leadership on job satisfaction at PT. Harmoni Panca Utama in Tenggarong opposite. The sample in this study consisted of 32 respondents. The analytical tools used to analyze are multiple regression and hypothesis testing using the f and uii t tests. The research results show that together the division of work and leadership have a significant influence on job satisfaction at PT. Panca Utama in Tenggarong Seberang and each of these variables also has a significant influence.
Skiftande berättarperspektiv och självkritisk reporter komplicerar bil-den
Authors: Aare Cecilia
Published: October 2023

Hur ser berättelsen om svensk gängkriminalitet ut i tre aktuella reportageböcker och med vilken berättarteknik är den konstruerad? Med en blandning av narratologisk och medieretorisk analysmetod undersöker den här artikeln hur form och innehåll samspelar i Mammorna av Alexandra Pascalidou, Familjen av Johanna Bäckström Lerneby och Tills alla dör av Diamant Salihu. Två centrala frågor är vems perspektiv som lyfts fram och på vilka villkor samt i vilken omfattning berättartekniken används för att problematisera det förmedlade budskapet. Studien finner att skiftande berättarperspektiv är ett effektivt verktyg för att motverka ensidighet, samtidigt som narrativ medkänsla utan parallell narrativ inlevelse kan hindra läsarens möjlighet att föreställa sig de skildrade människornas situation. Dramatiserade händelseförlopp ökar närvarokänslan, medan en reporter som ifrågasätter sin egen auktoritet uppmuntrar läsaren till att undvika förenklande slutsatser. Till sist bidrar personbeskrivningar och urval av fakta i de tre böckerna till skilda budskap om hur gängkriminaliteten i dagens Sverige ser ut.
Paratexts as gatekeepers in online global jihadist translation – The narrative of a blog-based Arabic translation of Dabiq
Authors: Mansi Mennatallah
Published: October 2023

Translation has played a pivotal role in disseminating global jihadist propaganda online from the declaration of global jihad in the late 1990s to its recent manifestation in 2014 with the emergence of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This paper contends that paratextual frames have a significant role in mediating the ideologically charged messages of global jihadist to diverse communities and when contexts change. The article investigates the gatekeeping function of paratexts within a blog-based Arabic translation of ISIS’s English magazine Dabiq (AZIZ8178 2016a). Drawing upon narrativity (Somers & Gibson 1993; Bruner 1991; Baker 2006a), the translations published in a blog, AZIZ8178, are scrutinized to explore the paratextual interventions that frame translated narratives. The results pinpoint a deliberate selection of articles for translation that aligns with the shifting circumstances faced by ISIS on the ground. Moreover, AZIZ8178’s Arabic version of Dabiq is shown to construct a narrative centered on identity, emphasizing internal conflicts and divisions within contemporary Arab communities. It is posited that AZIZ8178’s paratexts familiarize ISIS radical doctrines within the socio-political fabric, potentially inciting fanaticism among the targeted Arabic-speaking audience. The visibility and autonomy of the translator become evident in the paratextual elements of signatures and footnotes, eliciting his jihadist stance.
The glottopolitics of Països Catalans in the Valencian elections of 28 May 2023
Authors: Lledó-Guillem Vicente
Published: October 2023

Following the Spanish municipal elections on 28 May 2023, the conservative party Partido Popular (PP) and the far-right group VOX reached an agreement to govern the Valencian region in coalition. Notably, their agreement explicitly mentions the term Països Catalans. Employing a glottopolitical perspective with an approach based on linguistic ideologies and post-colonial studies, this article scrutinizes the reference in connection with the distinct electoral programs of PP and VOX. The analysis underscores a shared linguistic agenda between the two parties. I contend that PP opposes the inclusion of the Valencian region in the Països Catalans by asserting the authenticity of Valencian as a separate language from Catalan, positing it as representing the Valencian identity. In contrast, VOX advocates for the dominant role of Spanish across formal societal domains by emphasizing the anonymity of Spanish as the language of no one and everyone. However, the agreement shows that PP’s electoral program can be read as denying the unique standing of the Valencian language in representing the Valencian identity, as the Valencian language is positioned at a parity with other Valencian cultural markers, such as music, artists, and folklore, all of which can ostensibly be expressed in Spanish. Consequently, the refusal of Països Catalans entails the disappearance of the Valencian language.
Agent-based Human Group Affective State Modelling
Authors:   , Pudāne Māra
Published: October 2023

Affective states influence how humans make decisions, what actions they choose to perform, and how group structure and relationships among individuals develop over time. The studies on emotion modelling in computer systems have developed in number and quality over the past 30 years. However, there are no models that allow to fully simulate human affective interaction. The study in the Thesis integrates existing models and interaction mechanisms found in psychology research, using multi-agent systems to implement affective interaction mechanisms.
Targeting host deoxycytidine kinase mitigates Staphylococcus aureus abscess formation
Authors: Winstel Volker , Abt Evan R , Le Thuc M , Radu Caius G
Published: October 2023

Host-directed therapy (HDT) is an emerging approach to overcome antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic microorganisms. Specifically, HDT targets host-encoded factors required for pathogen replication and survival without interfering with microbial growth or metabolism, thereby eliminating the risk of resistance development. By applying HDT and a drug repurposing approach, we demonstrate that (R)-DI-87, a clinical-stage anticancer drug and potent inhibitor of mammalian deoxycytidine kinase (dCK), mitigates Staphylococcus aureus abscess formation in organ tissues upon invasive bloodstream infection. Mechanistically, (R)-DI-87 shields phagocytes from staphylococcal death-effector deoxyribonucleosides that target dCK and the mammalian purine salvage pathway-apoptosis axis. In this manner, (R)-DI-87-mediated protection of immune cells amplifies macrophage infiltration into deep-seated abscesses, a phenomenon coupled with enhanced pathogen control, ameliorated immunopathology, and reduced disease severity. Thus, pharmaceutical blockade of dCK represents an advanced anti-infective intervention strategy against which staphylococci cannot develop resistance and may help to fight fatal infectious diseases in hospitalized patients.
Computer simulation on the cueing movements in cue sports: a validation study
Authors: Pan Jing Wen , Mei Qichang , Fernandez Justin , Song Hesheng , Komar John , Kong Pui Wah
Published: October 2023

Background

Simulation models have been applied to analyze daily living activities and some sports movements. However, it is unknown whether the current upper extremity musculoskeletal models can be utilized for investigating cue sports movements to generate corresponding kinematic and muscle activation profiles. This study aimed to test the feasibility of applying simulation models to investigate cue sports players’ cueing movements with OpenSim. Preliminary muscle forces would be calculated once the model is validated.

Methods

A previously customized and validated unimanual upper extremity musculoskeletal model with six degrees of freedom at the scapula, shoulder, elbow, and wrist, as well as muscles was used in this study. Two types of cueing movements were simulated: (1) the back spin shot, and (2) 9-ball break shot. Firstly, kinematic data of the upper extremity joints were collected with a 3D motion capture system. Using the experimental marker trajectories of the back spin shot on 10 male cue sports players, the simulation on the cueing movements was executed. The model was then validated by comparing the model-generated joint angles against the experimental results using statistical parametric mapping (SPM1D) to examine the entire angle-time waveform as well as t-tests to compare the discrete variables (e.g., joint range of motion). Secondly, simulation of the break shot was run with the experimental marker trajectories and electromyographic (EMG) data of two male cue sports players as the model inputs. A model-estimated muscle activation calculation was performed accordingly for the upper extremity muscles.

Results

The OpenSim-generated joint angles for the back spin shot corresponded well with the experimental results for the elbow, while the model outputs of the shoulder deviated from the experimental data. The discrepancy in shoulder joint angles could be due to the insufficient kinematic inputs for the shoulder joint. In the break shot simulation, the preliminary findings suggested that great shoulder muscle forces could primarily contribute to the forward swing in a break shot. This suggests that strengthening the shoulder muscles may be a viable strategy to improve the break shot performance.

Conclusion

It is feasible to cater simulation modeling in OpenSim for biomechanical investigations of the upper extremity movements in cue sports. Model outputs can help better understand the contributions of individual muscle forces when performing cueing movements.
In-depth analysis of automated baggage inspection using simulated X-ray images of 3D models
Authors:   , Kaminetzky Alejandro
Published: October 2023

La inspección de equipajes con rayos X es esencial para la seguridad fronteriza y en medios de transporte, evitando que objetos peligrosos entren a áreas seguras. Actualmente, el aprendizaje profundo es la técnica de vanguardia para la detección y clasificación automatizada de objetos amenazantes. El entrenamiento de estas redes requiere muchos datos; sin embargo, la disponibilidad de imágenes de rayos X en bases de datos públicas es limitada. Proponemos una metodología de generación de imágenes para superar este problema. Nuestro método genera nuevos datos mediante la superposición de imágenes de rayos X simuladas de modelos 3D sobre rayos X de equipajes reales, permitiendo a los investigadores entrenar modelos sin necesidad de imágenes adicionales o etiquetado manual. En este trabajo, validamos nuestra metodología de simulación de imágenes y presentamos técnicas avanzadas, como la distorsión con modelos de difusión. Nuestros experimentos incluyen cientos de entrenamientos con YOLOv5, utilizando una combinación de imágenes reales de la base de datos SIXray e imágenes sintéticas de rayos X de llaves inglesas y pistolas. La evaluaciones de nuestros modelos entrenados se realizaron con imágenes sin alteraciones. Al entrenar con 16.000 imágenes simuladas de llaves inglesas en escala de grises, obtuvimos como resultado un AP0,5 del 72,7%, mientras que añadir 16.000 imágenes sintéticas a 50 imágenes reales de pistolas aumentó el AP0,5 desde 78,8% a 91,6%. Nuestros resultados confirman que las imágenes sintéticas se pueden utilizar para mejorar el rendimiento de los modelos de detección de objetos. Esto, sumado a la inferencia en tiempo real de YOLOv5, demuestra el potencial para apoyar a los inspectores y automatizar la inspección de equipaje. Finalmente, estas técnicas de superposición y colorización pueden emplearse en otras áreas de imágenes de rayos X.