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Beyond Marriage
Authors: Mezey Susan  Gluck
Published: September 2024

In this book, Susan Gluck Mezey examines LGBT policymaking over the last several decades, highlighting advances in LGBT rights as well as formidable challenges that still confront the LGBT community. With an emphasis on courts, she traces developments in the struggles for LGBT rights in the United States and abroad. The chapters focus on employment discrimination, transgender rights, marriage equality, and the ongoing battles over discrimination against same-sex couples and transgender persons in education, employment, and public accommodations. It also adds a global perspective by appraising issues affecting LGBT rights in other parts of the world, discussing claims of discrimination in the Canadian and South African courts as well as in the European Court of Human Rights.

Mezey provides a succinct and accessible guide to the debates over sexual orientation and gender identity, evaluating the roles played by state and federal courts, legislatures, and chief executives in formulating and implementing LGBT policy. Suitable as an up-to-date resource for anyone interested in LGBT rights, Beyond Marriage will also help students in upper-level classes focusing on judicial politics, public policymaking, family law, civil rights, gender policy, and minority group politics understand ways forward for the LGBT community in the political realm.
U. S. Military Forces in FY 2017
Authors: Cancian Mark F.
Published: September 2024

This timely study examines the Defense Department’s FY 2017 budget proposal for the size and shape of military forces; what that proposal means for cost, strategy, and risk; and challenges the proposal faces in implementation. The study covers all four military services plus government civilians, contractors, and department-wide initiatives.
Freedom in the World 2016
Authors:   Freedom House
Published: September 2024

Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose findings have been published annually since 1972, is the standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on 195 countries and fifteen territories are used by policymakers, the media, international corporations, civic activists, and human rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide.

The Freedom in the World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a broad range of sources of information, including foreign and domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location, ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Historical Dictionary of Iceland
Authors: Jakobsson Sverrir , Halfdanarson Gudmundur
Published: September 2024

Iceland demonstrates most of the characteristics of a modern liberal democracy. It has maintained political stability through a democratic process which enjoys universal legitimacy. Rapid economic modernization has also secured its inhabitants one of the highest living standards in the world, and a comprehensive and highly developed health system has ensured them longevity and one of the lowest rates of infant mortality in the world. Icelanders face, however, formidable challenges in maintaining their status as an independent nation. First, the Icelandic economy is fairly fragile, as overexploitation threatens the fish stocks that remain among Iceland’s principal economic resources. Second, the country is rich in unused energy resources, because many of its rivers are still not harnessed, and geothermal power is abundant. But using these resources will necessarily damage the pristine nature of the country, forcing the politicians and the Icelandic public to choose between environmental protection and industrial expansion. Finally, it remains to be seen if a country with just over 329.740 inhabitants will be able to manage its foreign relations in a complex and constantly changing world.

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Iceland contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Iceland.
Literacy in a Digital World
Authors: Dagostino Lorraine , Bauer Jennifer , Deasy Michael , Ryan Kathleen
Published: September 2024

The digital revolution has greatly influenced communication, meaning a current, analytical examination of changing literacy skills is needed. Becoming literate in today’s world requires an understanding of traditional and electronic messaging venues in order for communications to not be misled by unrecognized influences.

This book examines changes in the concept of literacy, including, the specific characteristics of evaluation literacy, predictors of literacy efficiency, the nature of audiences and users, and ethical concerns. It also examines the implications and applications for instruction, assessment, and professional development.
Historical Dictionary of Ghana
Authors: Abaka Edmund , Owusu-Ansah David
Published: September 2024

Ghana, the former British West African colony of the Gold Coast, is known for its rich agricultural, mineral, and petroleum resources. Ghana has made tremendous strides in all areas of life and has become the gateway to West Africa, if not all of Africa. Observers now cite the country’s achievement of economic recovery, political stability, and democratized governance as an example worthy of emulation by other African countries.

Historical Dictionary of Ghana, Fifth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ghana.
The First Lady of Dirt
Authors: Poehler Bill
Published: September 2024

The incredible, little-known story of the first successful Black woman in the sport of auto racing in the United States.

Early in her career, Cheryl Glass looked like a lock to become the first Black woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. From racing quarter midget cars at ten years old to Indy Lights in her twenties, Cheryl was on her way towards a winning career in auto racing.

In The First Lady of Dirt: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Racing Pioneer Cheryl Glass, Bill Poehler tells Cheryl’s full story for the first time. He recounts how Cheryl rapidly became the first successful Black woman in the sport, yet frequently encountered racist and sexist taunts from other drivers and fans throughout her career. While appearing to have it all—talent, ambition, looks—she faced many challenges on and off the track and her life soon spun out of control.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Cheryl’s mother, friends, and competitors, The First Lady of Dirt takes you behind the scenes and in the driver’s seat of Cheryl’s life. Poehler, an amateur racer himself, places the reader at the track, smelling the dirt and fumes, hearing the roaring engines and crashing metal, and feeling Cheryl’s joy and pain. It’s the inspiring story of a racing pioneer and a tragic tale of the pressures that are often hidden from public view until it’s too late.
The Clarinet, How It Works
Authors: Pagliaro Michael , Pagliaro Michael J.
Published: September 2024

This book provides students and music teachers with a comprehensive overview of the clarinet from its origin to its use and important facts not covered in traditional method books. It can be used concurrently with any method book, expanding the learning experience beyond “learning how to play” to include all topics relevant to the clarinet. These topics include:

The parts of the instrument

How it works

The different kinds of clarinets

How to care for it

Planning a practice session

A survey of the history of woodwind instruments

The accessories needed to play the instrument

An appendix includes a discussion of the science of sound, a glossary of woodwind instrument terms, a dictionary of the subject instrument terms, an illustrated index of the subject instrument parts, and an instrument ownership record. This provides greater insight into that instrument’s relationship to others in its family and to those companion instruments with which the player will be working. The enrichment results in a well-rounded musician instead of one who can just play an instrument.
The Bassoon, How It Works
Authors: Pagliaro Michael , Pagliaro Michael J.
Published: September 2024

This book provides students and music teachers with a comprehensive overview of the bassoon from its origin to its use and important facts not covered in traditional method books. It can be used concurrently with any method book, expanding the learning experience beyond “learning how to play” to include all topics relevant to the bassoon. These topics include:

The parts of the instrument

How it works

The different kinds of bassoons

How it’s made

How to care for it

Planning a practice session

A survey of the history of woodwind instruments

The accessories needed to play the instrument

An appendix includes a discussion of the science of sound, a glossary of woodwind instrument terms, a dictionary of the subject instrument terms, an illustrated index of the subject instrument parts, and an instrument ownership record. This provides greater insight into that instrument’s relationship to others in its family and to those companion instruments with which the player will be working. The enrichment results in a well-rounded musician instead of one who can just play an instrument.
Experiencing Disability Stigma in Ghana
Authors: Mfoafo-M’Carthy Magnus , Grischow Jeff , Moasun Festus
Published: September 2024

Experiencing Disability Stigma in Ghana: Impact on Individuals and Caregivers explores the roots of disability stigma and discrimination in Ghana as well as the social and economic impact of discrimination on individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Magnus Mfoafo-M’Carthy, Jeff Grischow, and Festus Moasun present interviews from individuals with disabilities, and caregivers faced with the burdens of caring for their loved ones. The inclusion of caregivers is particularly important, because very few studies have presented their voices despite the burdens they face alongside individuals in their care. The interviews addressed the socio-economic consequences of disability and/or mental illness in Ghana for individuals and their caregivers, the implications these consequences have for the practice of social work in Ghana, and the public policy implications of this research. This book provides new and insightful data and analysis through rich and detailed firsthand narratives of lived experiences and offers recommendations for enhanced policy and practices to reduce stigma and improve the lives and livelihoods of Ghanaians with disabilities.
The Yiddish Supernatural on Screen
Authors: Margolis Rebecca
Published: September 2024

As a linguistic carrier of a thousand years of European Jewish civilization, the Yiddish language is closely tied to immigrant pasts and sites of Holocaust memory. In The Yiddish Supernatural on Screen, Rebecca Margolis investigates how translated and subtitled Yiddish dialogue reimagines Jewish lore and tells new stories where the supernatural looms over the narrative. The book traces the transformation of the figure of the dybbuk—a soul of the dead possessing the living—from folklore to 1930s Polish Yiddish cinema and on to global contemporary media. Margolis examines the association of spoken Yiddish with spectral elements adapted from Jewish legends within the horror genre. She explores how all-Yiddish prologues to comedy film and television depict magic located in an immigrant or pre-immigrant past that informs the present. Framing spoken Yiddish on screen as an ancestral language associated with trauma and dispossession, Margolis shows how it reconstructs haunted and mystical elements of the Jewish experience.
A Theodicy for a Suffering World with a Hidden God
Authors: Pegan Philip
Published: September 2024

If God exists, why is there so much pain and suffering, and why isn’t his existence more obvious? In A Theodicy for a Suffering World with a Hidden God, Philip Pegan develops a theodicy in answer to these questions. This theodicy is consistent with theological determinism—the belief that everything is determined by the will of God—and with the possibility that human beings are entirely physical in nature. It affirms that all creatures capable of suffering will eventually enjoy a life of eternal happiness and shows that it is plausible that, if God allows suffering in such a creature, there is an outweighing good that he can bring about in the life of that creature. Pegan’s theodicy is compatible with the claim that the world is unsurpassably good. It assumes value realism but could be revised in a way that preserves its framework and main substance while assuming value antirealism.
Cinematic Landscape and Emerging Identities in Contemporary Latin American Film
Authors: Paz-MacKay María Soledad , González Hurtado Argelia
Published: September 2024

Cinematic Landscape and Emerging Identities in Contemporary Latin American Film offers a series of perspectives, produced from a diverse array of aesthetic and theoretical approaches, that build on previous studies about cinematic landscape and space while addressing it from a regional perspective. This book explores how contemporary Latin American filmmakers have included, created, or transformed different types of landscapes in their works. The chapters highlight the centrality of landscape as a meaningful space in film, composed in addition to the image, sound, and movement. The core of the edited collection revolves around films where landscape emerges as a crucial element to transmit the urgency of issues affecting diverse Latin American societies. The representation of emerging social actors, such as Indigenous groups, Afro-Latin Americans, LGBTQIA+ communities, migrants, environmentalists, and women, offers a localized view of sociocultural, political, and environmental challenges from marginalized and dissenting voices.
Alain Badiou and the Book of Revelation
Authors: Worthington Bruce
Published: September 2024

Using many key philosophical concepts based on the work of Alain Badiou, this book outlines the relationship between an event and the emergence of a “truth,” which serves as a helpful organizing principle from which to study the origins of Christianity. Alain Badiou and the Book of Revelation argues that despite what postmodern philosophy says, truths still appear, and their immanent character can be known in the world through a militant subject, one who is willing to declare the consequences of an event that has happened. The second half of the book applies Badiou’s theory of the event to the book of Revelation, a book that draws out radical, even terrifying, consequences from an event “the victory of the Lamb,” particularly in the logic of a new world, and a political body that is to come. Based on several new insights following the completion of Badiou’s “The Immanence of Truths,” the book is a full-length treatment of Badiou’s philosophy to the study of Christian origins and the book of Revelation.
Analyzing & Predicting Black Friday Sales of a Retailer
Authors: Demirağ Aşkın , Öncevarlık Yıldız Fatma Dilan
Published: September 2024

In this project, a retail store's Black Friday sales from prior years were examined, and sales projections for the next years were made using this information.
A few demographic details and consumer basket amounts are among the data examined for this research. Correlations were found using the data that was examined for the study. Stores can identify their Black Friday sales strategy and use this knowledge to increase sales by evaluating the relationships between demographic data about their clients and their shopping behaviors.
The artificial intelligence-supported forecasting model created as part of the research was trained using the same data, and sales projections for the upcoming years were computed. The consistency rate of the system was evaluated by comparing the sales data of the same retail store to the system that was trained using past sales data.

Bu projede bir perakende mağazasının geçmiş yıllardaki Black Friday satışları analiz edilmiş ve bu verilerden hareketle gelecek yıllara ait satışları tahmin edilmiştir.
Proje kapsamında analiz edilen veriler, müşterilerin bazı demografik bilgilerini ve sepet tutarlarını içermektedir. Proje kapsamında analiz edilen veriler ile koreasyonlar ortaya çıkarıldı. Müşterilerin demografik bilgileri ve satın alma alışkanlıkları arasında bulunan korelasyonların analizi ile black friday dönemi mağazaların satış stratejileri belirlenebilir ve daha çok satış yapmak için bu bilgiler kullanılabilir.
Aynı veriler kullanılarak proje kapsamında geliştirilen yapay zeka destekli tahmin modeli eğitilmiş ve gelecek yıllara ilişkin satış beklentileri hesaplanmıştır. Daha önceki satış verileri ve demografik verilerle eğitilen sisteme aynı perakende mağazanın mevcut olan ve eğitimde kullanılmayan satış verileri sorularak sistemin tutarlılık oranı test edilmiştir.
Endüstri 4.0 Teknolojilerinin Getirileri ve Önündeki Engeller Üzerine Kavramsal bir Çerçeve Önerisi
Authors: Saçak Düzgün Sayıl , Özen Üstün , Fındık Derya
Published: September 2024

Although more than a decade has passed since the emergence of Industry 4.0, there is still a need for studies to understand the benefits, risks, and factors that facilitate or hinder its adoption. In this study, the benefits, barriers, facilitating factors, and risks of Industry 4.0 technologies were examined through a literature review and content analysis. For this purpose, 26 articles were included in the study. According to the study's results, several different factors were highlighted, with some standing out in terms of benefits and barriers. The main benefits of Industry 4.0 are increased efficiency, mass customization, and reduced costs. The primary barriers are the lack of standards and reference architecture. Based on these results, this study proposes a conceptual framework for Industry 4.0 technologies, focusing on their benefits, facilitating and hindering factors, and risks.

Endüstri 4.0'ın ortaya çıkışından bu yana on yılı aşkın bir süre geçmiş olmasına rağmen, hala bu devrimin getirileri, riskleri ve geçişi kolaylaştıran ya da zorlaştıran faktörlerin anlaşılmasına yönelik çalışmalara ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerinin getirileri, zorlaştırıcı, kolaylaştırıcı etkenler ve riskler literatür taraması ve içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Bu amaçla 26 adet makale çalışmaya dâhil edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre; belirtilen birçok farklı faktörün yanı sıra bazı başlıklar getiriler ve engeller noktasında ön plana çıkmıştır. Endüstri 4.0' ın mevcut getirilerinden başlıcası verimlilik artışı, kitlesel özelleştirme ve maliyetlerdeki azalıştır. Temel engeller ise; standartların ve referans mimarinin eksikliğidir. Tüm bu sonuçlardan yola çıkarak bu çalışmada Endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerinin getirileri, zorlaştırıcı ve kolaylaştırıcı etkenler ve riskler ekseninde kavramsal bir çerçeve önerilmiştir.
A Plea for Practical Reason
Authors: McDermott Scott ,   Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Published: September 2024

This article presents the career of Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737–1832) as a template for Catholic political action in a modern, secularized society. Carroll’s Jesuit formation explains his commitment to politics as a science of the practical reason, providing a good example for contemporary Catholics who must engage in dialogue in order to restore the United States’ foundational political ideas, supposedly based on Enlightenment thought, to their original Catholic meanings.
Heroes and Villains in Colonial California
Authors: Schmiesing Kevin ,   Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Published: September 2024

The canonization of St. Junípero Serra in 2015 reignited a longstanding debate concerning the character and effect of the Franciscan missions in New Spain. The abundant literature on Serra and the missions encompasses sharply divergent views, with depictions of Serra ranging from saintly hero to genocidal monster. This article summarizes the historiography on Serra, examines contentious issues in the literature, and considers the relationship between historical scholarship and contemporary cultural and political controversies.
What Happened to the Democratic Party
Authors: Krason Stephen M. ,   Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Published: September 2024

This article sketches the influences and developments that led the Democratic party over the course of over half a century to move to the distinctively leftist ideological position—including an uncompromising pro-abortion stance— that characterizes it today.
Marx and Lenin Walk Again
Authors: Carlin David ,   Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Published: September 2024

Today’s scenario for Revolution—as far as the would-be revolutionaries are concerned—is essentially the same as the old Marxism-Leninism scenario. Only the dramatist personae are changed. Now, instead of proletarians versus capitalists, it is persons of color versus whites.
Family Policy for a Post-Roe Society
Authors: Antkowiak Laura S. ,   Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Published: September 2024

This essay expresses support for expanding family benefits such as paid parental leave and other economic assistance for families. It highlights social science research suggesting such proposals could reduce abortions and improve family well-being, while also arguing that they are consistent with Catholic teaching and critical for a “post-Roe” society.
Catholics United on Brain Death and Organ Donation
Authors: Eble Joseph M. , Di Camillo John A. , Colosi Peter J. ,   Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Published: September 2024

Catholics have long debated whether brain death (BD) represents true death. Endorsers of this statement represent a broad range of specialties and—whether they reject whole BD as true death, accept whole BD as true death, or remain undecided about whole BD—all agree that the BD criteria found in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) guidelines and used in current clinical practice do not provide moral certainty that a patient has died. Given that the Catholic Church requires moral certainty of death as a condition for removing organs when this would otherwise kill the patient, that the majority of organ donors are declared dead using the existing BD criteria, and that there is no expectation that the guidelines will be revised any time in the near future in such a way as to establish moral certainty of death, the endorsers recommend a number of concrete actions for Catholics and Catholic health care institutions.
Rancang Bangun Trainer Instalasi Listrik Dasar Sebagai Alat Pendukung Pembelajaran Mahasiswa
Authors: Sonia Gina , Chandra Yudi , Rozie Fachrul
Published: September 2024

Trainer atau media pembelajaran merupakan sarana untuk memperagakan suatu percobaan dalam mata kuliah praktikum terutama tentang instalasi listrik dasar. Melakukan perakitan atau pemasangan instalasi listrik ini bertujuan untuk mempermudah mahasiswa/i dalam memahami rangkaian instalasi listrik dan oleh karna itu dibutuhkan sebuah trainer atau media pembelajaran  untuk mata kuliah instalasi listrik yang belum tersedianya Trainer Instalasi Listrik di Bengkel Teknologi Listrik Politeknik Negeri Ketapang.  
Pada proses rancang bangun trainer rangkaian instalasi listrik ini adalah identifikasi masalah, pengumpulan data, perancangan alat, pembuatan komponen trainer, uji coba, pembahasan dan kesimpulan. Pada proses perancangan trainer rangkaian instalasi listrik ini dengan menentukan komponen-komponen yang diperlukan, kemudian melakukan perhitungan komponen-komponen yang diperlukan. Setelah komponen-komponen tersebut diketahui tipe dan spesifikasi, selanjutnya baru dilakukan perhitungan pembuatan trainer untuk mengetahui Rancangan Anggaran Biaya (RAB) yang digunakan untuk intalasi listrik dasar.
Hasil perhitungan arus maksimun dengan daya 1300 watt untuk menyuplai arus tegangan trainer mendapat hasil perhitungan 7,38A dengan menentukan luas penampang kabel dengan nilai KHA didapatkan hasil 9,2A menggunakan penampang kabel 1,5mm. untuk arus maksimun penggunaan MCB mendapatkan hasil 5,9A, maka MCB yang digunakan ialah MCB 6A. Adapun tahapan proses pembuatan trainer ialah pemotongan akrilik, pelubangan akrilik, pemasangan komponen, perakitan, dan pengujian alat. Dengan menggunakan 2 MCB, 2 Saklar tunggal,, 1 saklar seri, 2 kotak kontak dan 5 buah fitting lampu.
 
Kata Kunci : Media Pembelajaran, Trainer Instalasi Listrik Dasar
Discriminating Factors of Formal and Informal Micro-Credits Programs in Bangladesh: An Efficiency Approach
Authors:   Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, l Islam Md. Nazru , Islam Sabina ,   Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Ornob Md. Shafayet Shahed
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The study aims to identify the factors influencing the choice of formal and informal micro- credits programs in poverty alleviation of Bangladesh especially in Haor area. Methodology: The study has covered a total of 2340 households’ respondents where 1560 actual microcredit users and 780 eligible micro-credit users while they did not use micro-credits as control (50% of the cases) group for comparison purpose. The characteristics of control households are almost similar to the cases (micro-credits recipient) households. Total survey area has been divided into thirty clusters and the survey was made with a structured questionnaire to measure the impact on poverty of both types of credits and find out the dimensions of discrimination. The group means, pooled group correlation matrix, covariates for discrimination, and validation of two-group discriminant finally Fisher’s linear discriminant function were used to reach in the conclusion. Findings: The study identified that the installment types are the most important predictors in discriminating between formal and informal micro-credits groups, followed by duration of loan, interest rate, gender of loan receivers, earning status of loan receivers, and regular income source in the households and so on and this is also confirmed by cross-validation analysis. Fisher’s linear discriminant function forecasted that the new member with discriminant scores above 0.44 supposed to borrow from the informal sources however the members having below of the score will borrow from formal sources. Practical Implications: The lenders will be able to design effective micro-credit programs considering the needs of the users. Originality/Value: The research is the first attempt to identify the discriminating factors between formal and informal micro-credits with large volume of solid primary data. Limitations: The study did not make any in-depth-interview regarding the issue.
Small crickets of New Zealand (Orthoptera: Grylloidea: Trigonidiidae and Mogoplistidae), with the description of two new genera and species
Authors: Hegg Danilo
Published: September 2024

Crickets (Order Orthoptera, Infraorder Gryllidea) are under-represented in New Zealand, with a total of eight species identified and formally described thus far. These include three endemic species in the family Trigonidiidae: the trig Trigonidium (Metioche) maoricum (Walker, 1869) and the ground crickets Bobilla nigrova (Swan, 1972) and B. bigelowi (Swan, 1972). Scaly crickets (family Mogoplistidae) are naturally absent in New Zealand, but one species, Ornebius aperta Otte & Alexander, 1983, has established after introduction from Australia in the 1970s. In this work, I re-examine the small crickets (families Trigonidiidae and Mogoplistidae) from New Zealand based on 368 specimens collected throughout the country, their morphology, and their song. In the subfamily Nemobiinae, I provide new diagnostic characters to discriminate between the two native species in the genus Bobilla Otte & Alexander, 1983. Additionally, I identify two species in the genus Pteronemobius Jacobson, 1904; these are P. truncatus (Saussure, 1877) and P. cf. arima Otte & Alexander, 1983, both of which are believed to be recent arrivals from Australia. The latter had been thus far undetected in New Zealand. Finally, I describe two new species of mute Nemobiinae belonging to new monotypic genera, Austronemobius chelatus gen. et sp. nov. and Mutonemobius marmoratus gen. et sp. nov. In the subfamily Trigonidiinae, the species Trigonidium (Metioche) maoricum is moved back to the subgenus Trigonidium (Trigonidium) Rambur, 1838 based on morphology. Amended descriptions are provided for this genus and species. The Australian species Trigonidomorpha sjostedti Chopard, 1925 is synonymised with Trigonidium australianum (Chopard, 1925), and the genus Trigonidomorpha Chopard, 1925 is synonymised with Trigonidium Rambur, 1838. In the family Mogoplistidae, I show that Ornebius aperta has established in the Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki and Coromandel regions. Based on song and morphology of the male terminalia, populations in Northland may belong to a separate species, referred to in this work as Ornebius aff. aperta Otte & Alexander, 1983.
PREDICTING ETHEREUM PRICE FLUCTUATIONS USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
Authors: Raghavendran Prabakaran , Gunasekar Tharmalingam , Suresh M. L. , Banu S. S Sumaiya , Santra Shyam Sundar
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the growing demand from investors, traders, and government entities for accurate forecasting of ethereum prices. As one of the pioneering crypto currencies, ethereum has gained traction, in part, due to its promise of freedom from centralized government control. Our methodology employs cutting-edge artificial neural networks (ANN) to forecast ethereum prices. The key advantage lies in the adaptability of these networks to capture the dynamic and often unpredictable patterns inherent in crypto currency markets. To enhance forecast accuracy and timeliness, we explore various lag configurations within intervals, specific time demonstrating the model's effectiveness through outcomes. Our the predictions resulting undergo thorough validation, with a focus on assessing the root mean square error as a critical performance metric. Consistently, the outcomes from our proposed artificial neural network model outperform traditional prediction methods, providing valuable insights for individuals, industries, and governmental bodies navigating the complex landscape of crypto currencies
Measuring Cultural Awareness and Belonging in an Organization
Authors: Muchnick Dr. Marc , Witteman Dr. Pamelyn , Saurage-Altenloh Dr. Susan
Published: September 2024

This study presents the development and validation of a quantitative instrument designed to measure cultural awareness and belonging within the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in organizations. The Cultural Awareness and Belonging Survey (CABS) aims to fill the research gap by offering a reliable tool for assessing these constructs. Drawing on theoretical frameworks such as the theory of generative interactions, the CABS survey was constructed with three initial dimensions: Embrace, Engage, and Enact. Data were collected from 403 U.S.-based participants using a cross-sectional survey design. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated a two-dimensional model consisting of Embrace and Enact, with strong internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = .91 for Embrace and .91 for Enact). The fit indices (CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.97, RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.02) confirmed the robustness of the measurement model. The findings suggest that cultural awareness and belonging are critical factors in organizational performance and psychological safety, with practical implications for DEI initiatives. This study contributes a validated tool for organizations to understand better and enhance their DEI efforts, fostering a more inclusive workplace environment.
Considerații de securitate în rețelele de telecomunicații 5G
Authors:   Romanian Academy, Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: September 2024

Apariția rețelelor 5G reprezintă o schimbare revoluționară în telecomunicații, oferind viteze semnificativ îmbunătățite ale datelor, dar dezvoltarea sa introduce și provocări noi și complexe de securitate. Integrarea diferitelor tehnologii și diversele cazuri de utilizare ale 5G amplifică potențialele vulnerabilități, necesitând o abordare cuprinzătoare pentru securizarea rețelelor 5G. Specificațiile funcțiilor de rețea 5G Core au fost dezvoltate pentru a elimina vulnerabilitățile cunoscute din rețeaua existentă. Acest eseu explorează considerentele cheie de securitate în telecomunicațiile 5G, examinând riscurile, provocările și garanțiile necesare pentru a asigura integritatea și fiabilitatea acestor rețele.
Revisiting African indigenous eco-spirituality and eco-solidarity: an autobiographical case of totemism among the Kipsigis
Authors: Cheronoh Fancy
Published: September 2024

African indigenous knowledge systems and ecologies have often been marginalised in global environmental discourses due to their ‘unscientific’ and non-empirical nature. There is, however, a growing appreciation that African cosmology and ecologies are spiritual, theistic, and ordered where one mode of existence presupposes all the others and that a balance must be maintained among the different forms of life for harmonious coexistence. One way of maintaining balance among the different forms of existence was through totemic taboos. Using the Kipsigis community of Kenya, particularly the belief and practice of totemism, this article examines through oral history and storytelling, how totems created physical and spiritual bonds between the community and environment through taboos. Acknowledging that these invaluable indigenous ecological knowledge systems have eroded due to urbanisation, modernisation, and Christianisation, this article makes an autobiographical case for how young people can revisit such knowledges to inspire an eco-spirituality that, combined with scientific and technological efforts, will enhance environmental conservation. (This article is published in the thematic collection ‘African ecologies: the value and politics of indigenous knowledges’, edited by Adriaan van Klinken, Simon Manda, Damaris Parsitau and Abel Ugba.)
Impacto da inteligência generativa na polícia judiciária militar e disciplinar
Authors: Duarte Maciel Vilmar
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo científico2 teve o objetivo de diagnosticar o impacto da Inteligência Artificial no cenário da justiça e disciplina militares, tomando como unidade de análise a Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo, organização militar estadual responsável pelo policiamento ostensivo nos 645 municípios do estado. Sendo ferramenta que, cada vez mais, integra o cotidiano de diversos segmentos e empresas, desde a publicidade até a engenharia, notou-se o avanço do uso dessa tecnologia, também, na seara judicial e advocatícia, o que, destarte, dá luz a uma nova aplicação que pode auxiliar o policial militar acusado de falta disciplinar ou crime militar na visualização e gestão dessa sua demanda. A obra atingiu os objetivos metodológicos propostos, sob a análise da literatura como fonte primária, demonstrando viabilidade de utilização dessa modernidade como forma de amparar o público interno no caso de acusações diversas, dando-lhe suporte para sua ampla defesa constitucional.
Bütünleşik Entropi-EDAS Yöntemi İle Covıd-19 Pandemisinin Havayolu Taşımacılığı Sektöründe Kurumsal Sürdürülebilirlik Performansına Etkisinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Ayyıldız Hakkı , Öztel Ahmet
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma, COVID-19 pandemisinin Türk Hava Yolları'nın (THY) kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik performansı üzerindeki etkilerini kapsamlı bir şekilde analiz etmeyi amaçlamıştır. Havacılık sektörü, pandemi döneminde en ağır şekilde etkilenen sektörlerden biri olmuştur. Çalışmada, THY'nin yıllık sürdürülebilirlik raporları ve ilgili dönemde yayınlanan diğer resmi veriler analiz edilmiştir. Ekonomik sürdürülebilirlik için 17, çevresel sürdürülebilirlik için 15 ve sosyal sürdürülebilirlik için 25 gösterge kullanılmıştır. Performans değerlendirmesi, çok kriterli karar verme (ÇKKV) yöntemleri kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. İlk olarak, kriter ağırlıkları Entropi yöntemiyle belirlenmiştir. Sonrasında EDAS (Evaluative Distance from Average Solution) sıralama tekniği uygulanarak THY'nin sürdürülebilirlik performansı yıllar bazında sıralanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, COVID-19 pandemisinin THY'nin kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik performansı üzerinde çok boyutlu etkilere sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Ekonomik sürdürülebilirlikte görülen iyileşmeye karşın, çevresel sürdürülebilirlikte belirgin bir gerileme yaşanmış ve sosyal sürdürülebilirlikte dalgalanmalar gözlenmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, THY'nin sürdürülebilirlik stratejilerini gözden geçirerek özellikle çevresel sürdürülebilirlik alanında daha uzun vadeli politikalar geliştirmesi gerektiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, pandemi etkilerini minimize etmek ve gelecekte benzer durumlarla karşılaşıldığında daha dirençli bir yapı oluşturmak için sosyal sürdürülebilirlik alanında da stratejik adımlar atılmalıdır.
Farklı Ağırlıklandırma Yöntemlerine Dayalı VIKOR Yöntemi İle Hazır Beton Sektöründe Tedarikçi Seçimi
Authors: Mutlu Hakan Tahiri , Eş Abdülhamit , Yaldırak Buse İrem
Published: September 2024

Günümüzde çevresel kaygıların giderek artması ve tüketicilerin çevreci ürünlere yönelik taleplerinin yükselmesi, işletmeleri yeşil tedarik zinciri yönetimi uygulamalarına yönlendirmiştir. Bu bağlamda, işletmelerin tedarikçi seçimi sürecinde çevresel kriterleri dikkate almaları önem kazanmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, hazır beton sektöründe faaliyet gösteren bir işletmenin tedarikçilerini, yeşil tedarikçi seçim kriterleri çerçevesinde değerlendirmektir. Çalışmada, öncelikle Entropi ve CRITIC yöntemleri kullanılarak tedarikçi seçim kriterlerinin ağırlıkları belirlenmiştir. Buna göre, "Kalite" kriteri en yüksek öneme sahip kriter olarak öne çıkarken, "Yeşil imaj" kriteri en düşük öneme sahip kriter olarak tespit edilmiştir. Kalite kriterinin alt boyutları arasında ürün kalitesi, standartlara uygunluk, kalite güvence sistemleri gibi unsurlar ön plana çıkmaktadır. Daha sonra VIKOR yöntemi uygulanarak tedarikçiler sıralanmış ve A5 tedarikçisi en uygun yeşil tedarikçi olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçları, işletmenin üretim süreçlerinde çevre dostu uygulamalara önem vermesi gerektiğini ve bu doğrultuda A5 tedarikçisi ile iş birliği yapmasının uygun olacağını göstermektedir. Ayrıca, yeşil tedarikçi seçiminde kalitenin en önemli kriter olduğu vurgulanmaktadır. Literatürde yeşil tedarik zinciri yönetimi karar problemlerinin çözümünde Entropi, CRITIC ve VIKOR yöntemlerinin bir arada kullanıldığı ilk çalışma olması nedeniyle, bu araştırmanın literatüre önemli katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Bütünleşik AHP-COPRAS Yöntemi ile Ambalaj Sektöründe En Uygun Tedarikçinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Doğan Kadir , Yıldız Mehmet Selami
Published: September 2024

Bugünün iş dünyasında, yalnızca kalite odaklı ürün üretmenin artık yeterli görülmediği ve firmaların tedarik zincirlerinde rekabet etmek zorunda bırakıldığı bir değişim süreci yaşanmaktadır. Doğru tedarikçi seçimi ile kesintisiz tedarik zinciri yönetimi sağlanabilir. Bu yaklaşım, firmanın rekabet gücünü artırmasına, maliyetlerini düşürmesine ve müşteri memnuniyetini artırmasına yardımcı olmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, ambalaj sektöründe faaliyet gösteren bir firmanın üretime direk etki eden ve satın alma maliyetinde kritik öneme sahip hammaddenin tedarikçileri arasındaki seçim problemi incelenmiştir ve firma için optimum tedarikçinin seçilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Firmanın tedarikçi değerlendirme kriterleri, literatür araştırması ve karar verme grubu görüşleri doğrultusunda kalite, maliyet, teslimat, gıda güvenliği, belgelendirme ve satış sonrası hizmet olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada çok kriterleri karar verme yöntemlerinden AHP ve COPRAS yöntemleri bütünleşik şekilde kullanılmıştır. AHP yöntemi ile kriterlerin ağırlıkları hesaplanmıştır. Alternatiflerin önceliklendirilmesinde ise COPRAS yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Analizler neticesinde optimum tedarikçinin T4 olduğu tespit edilmiştir. İlgili sektör yetkililerine ve araştırmacılara gerekli tavsiyelerde bulunulmuştur.
THE CHALLENGES OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN THE ERA OF IR4.0 Navigating the Path to Digital Transformation
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Zainol Abidin Noorazeela , Abdul Rahim Hafizah , Shaari Mohd Shahidan
Published: September 2024

The Challenges of Human Capital in the Era of IR4.0: Navigating the Path to Digital Transformation explores the intricate landscape of Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) and its profound impact on the workforce. Delving into ten crucial subtopics, this book provides a roadmap for individuals, organisations, policymakers and educators to navigate the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities presented by IR4.0. From Skills Gap and Future Workforce, which addresses the critical need to align job requirements with available skills through targeted training programs and collaborations with educational institutions, to Automation and Job Displacement, which tackles the challenges posed by technological advancements and offers strategies for reskilling and upskilling employees at risk of displacement, each chapter offers invaluable insights. The book emphasises the importance of Lifelong Learning and Continuous Upskilling to adapt to rapid technological changes and advocates for fostering a culture of learning within organisations. Moreover, it delves into ‘Ethical Considerations in IR4.0,’ highlighting the need to strike a balance between technological progress and human values such as well-being and societal impact. Additionally, it addresses the imperative of promoting inclusivity and diversity in Inclusive Workforce Transformation and advocates for agile strategies to adapt to new work arrangements in Agile Workforce Strategies. Furthermore, the book explores the potential of Human-Machine Collaboration and Augmented Intelligence to optimise productivity and innovation while emphasising the importance of employee well-being and job satisfaction in Psychological Well-being and Job Satisfaction. It also delves into the regulatory challenges and policy frameworks necessary to protect workers' rights and ensure fairness in the digital economy in Regulatory Challenges and Policy Frameworks. Lastly, it examines the dynamics of the international labour market in the age of IR4.0 and offers strategies for global competitiveness and talent mobility in Global Competitiveness and Talent Mobility. With its comprehensive coverage of the multifaceted aspects of IR4.0, this book serves as an indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of the digital era and thriving in the rapidly evolving landscape of work.
DIGES KEMANUSIAAN: WACANA TANWIR KEMANUSIAAN
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Abdullah Shuhairimi , Alias Nur Salimah , Tunku Ahmad Tunku Salha
Published: September 2024

The publication of Humanities Diges writing papers with the theme of 'Wacana Tanwir Kemanusiaan' is practical to be served to every level of society in Malaysia. This is so because all the content of this writing revolves around the debate on current issues that occur in modern society today. All these articles are contributed by academics at the higher education level based on the expertise of their respective fields. Among the issues raised are politics, education, language, religion, economy and entrepreneurship. Overall, the content of this Humanity Digest contains 13 chapters that focus on various universal humanitarian issues. Hopefully dear readers will get positive input that can germinate the seeds of positive thinking in facing various current issues and challenges.
Pengaruh Latihan Range Of Motion (Rom) Aktif Terhadap Penurunan Intensitas Nyeri Pada Lansia Dengan Osteoartritis Di Wilayah Puskesmas Kaliasin Lampung Selatan
Authors: Rahmani Yusuf safria , Wardoyo Eko , Sugiarto Sugiarto , Hardono Hardono
Published: September 2024

Osteoartritis merupakan penyakit kronis yang ditandai dengan kelainan tulang rawan (kartilago). Menurut Word Healt Organisasion (WHO) pada tahun 2019 perkiraan global 9,6% pria dan 18,0%  wanita berusia diatas 60 tahun memiliki gejala osteoartritis. Di Indonesia prevalensi osteoartritis mencapai  11,9%  dari total penduduk. Latihan ROM memberikan dampak meringankan nyeri dan meningkatkan fleksibilitas sesuai batas gerak klien. Tujuan penelitian ini Untuk Menganalisis atau mengetahui pengaruh latihan range of metion (ROM) aktif terhadap penurunan intensitas nyeri pada lansia dengan osteoartritis. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Rancangan atau desain Quasy Eksperimen dengan Pretest-posttest group desain  yaitu dimana hanya terdapat dua kelompok penilitian yang diukur sebelum dan sesudah kelompok perlakuan dan kontrol. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah keseluruhan lansia 43 lansia yang mengalami osteoatritis Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah lansia 30 lansia yang mengalami osteoatritis, Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability sampling tipe purposive sampling. Analisis bivariat menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat diperoleh nilai p-value = 0,001 artinya ada Pengaruh Latihan Range Of Motion (ROM) aktif terhadap penurunan intensitas nyeri pada lansia dengan osteoartritis  Di Wilayah Puskesmas Desa Kaliasin Lampung Selatan. Penelitian ini dapat menjadi sumber informasi tentang pengaruh latihan range of motion (ROM) aktif terhadap penuruan intensitas nyeri pada lansia.
Hubungan Masa Dan Beban Kerja Dengan Keluhan Muskuloskeletal Disorder (MsDs) Pada Petani Di Wilayah Upt Puskesmas Rawat Inap Banjar Agung Kabupaten Lampung Selatan
Authors: Meliana Rahma , Wardoyo Eko , Zumaedza Ulfa Hana , Arif Wahyudi Dian , Sugiarto  , Susanto Giri
Published: September 2024

Muskuloskeletal disorder (MsDs) merupakan keluhan dan gangguan pada bagian otot, ligament dan tendon yang dialami oleh seseorang, keluhan yang dirasakan mulai dari keluhan ringan hingga berat, MsDs ini biasanya disebabkan karena faktor pekerjaan salah satunya adalah masa kerja yang lama  yang dilakukan secara terus-menerus dan beban kerja yang tinggi yang melebihi kapasitas dari seseorang tersebut.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara masa dan beban kerja dengan keluhan muskuloskeletal disorder (MsDs) pada petani di wilayah UPT Puskesmas Rawat Inap Banjar Agung Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah petani dengan keluhan muskuloskeletal disorder (MsDs) di wilayah UPT Puskesmas Rawat Inap Banjar Agung Kabupaten Lampung Selatan yang berjumlah 322, sedangkan sampel yang diambil sebanyak 76 orang. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat dengan menggunakan uji chi-squre. Hasil penelitian diperoleh masa kerja dengan nilai sig. 0,000 (sig <0,05) dan beban kerja dengan nilai sig 0,007 (<0,05). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan antara masa kerja dan beban kerja dengan keluhan muskuloskeletal disorder (MsDs) pada Petani di Wilayah UPT Puskesmas Rawat Inap Banjar Agung Kecamatan Jati Agung Kabupaten Lampung Selatan.