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Recent Trends on Privacy-Preserving Technologies under Standardization at the IETF
Authors: Dikshit Pratyush , Sengupta Jayasree , Bajpai Vaibhav
Published: July 2023

End-users are concerned about protecting the privacy of their sensitive personal data that are generated while working on information systems. This extends to both the data they actively provide including personal identification in exchange for products and services as well as its related metadata such as unnecessary access to their location. This is when certain privacy-preserving technologies come into a place where Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) plays a major role in incorporating such technologies at the fundamental level. Thus, this paper offers an overview of the privacy-preserving mechanisms for layer 3 (i.e. IP) and above that are currently under standardization at the IETF. This includes encrypted DNS at layer 5 classified as DNS-over-TLS (DoT), DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), and DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ) where the underlying technologies like QUIC belong to layer 4. Followed by that, we discuss Privacy Pass Protocol and its application in generating Private Access Tokens and Passkeys to replace passwords for authentication at the application layer (i.e. end-user devices). Lastly, to protect user privacy at the IP level, Private Relays and MASQUE are discussed. This aims to make designers, implementers, and users of the Internet aware of privacy-related design choices.
A Retrospective on Campus Network Traffic Monitoring
Authors: Arlitt Martin , Karamollahi Mehdi , Williamson Carey
Published: July 2023

On April 1, 2023 we stopped monitoring the traffic on our campus Internet link, nearly 20 years to the day since we first started doing so. During these two decades, we faced a vast array of issues that affected the collection, storage, analysis and backup of our monitoring data. In this paper we share some of our experiences, so that future networking researchers have an opportunity to learn from our successes as well as our many mistakes and misfortunes.
Anatomical, morphological and physiological leaf characters of black betel (Piper betle L. var. nigra) in varying natural and man-made habitats
Authors: KUSWANDI PARAMITA CAHYANINGRUM , ARIYANTI NUR AENI , YUNUS MUHAMAD FAHMI , AMRI CHE NURUL AINI CHE
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Kuswandi PC, Ariyanti NA, Yunus MF, Amri CNAC. 2023. Anatomical, morphological and physiological leaf characters of black betel (Piper betleL. var. nigra) in varying natural and man-made habitats. Biodiversitas 24: 3236-3244. Piper betle L. var. nigra or black betel (known as Sirih hitam in Indonesia) contains valuable secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, phenols, carotenoids, steroids and terpenoids. Black betel leaf extract has been shown to have antimicrobial activity thus there is a prospect to be developed as a promising herbal plant. Nevertheless, little information is available about its development as a medicinal plant. This research studies the influence of different habitats on several characters of black betel leaves with the aim to understand the suitable environmental conditions for the optimum growth of black betel plants. We used a survey method and random sampling of black betel leaves in four locations in Java Island, Indonesia, namely Banyuwangi which represents natural habitat, and Karanganyar, Ngaglik and Pakem which represent man-made habitats. Measurements of temperature, humidity, soil moisture and light intensity were carried out at each location. Analyses of leaf area, leaf water content, total leaf chlorophyll content and flavonoid content were undertaken and statistically analyzed using SPSS software. Leaf transverse sections were also observed. The results showed that the environmental parameters differed in the four locations. Leaves samples from the natural habitat in Banyuwangi were significantly different (P<0.05) from the three man-made habitats for chlorophyll and flavonoid content. For water content, significant difference was only for Banyuwangi samples with those from Karanganyar and Pakem. For leaf area, significant difference was only found between the Banyuwangi samples and Karanganyar. Observations on the transverse cross section of midrib of black betel leaves from the four locations showed structures that are generally found in Piper betle species, namely the presence of an epidermal layer, trichomes in the abaxial part of the leaf, several layers of the hypodermis, visible vascular tissue and the presence of secretion cells. There were several differences in the leaf anatomy such as greater number of trichomes on the leaves from Karanganyar, the secretory cells that were more visible in the leaves from Ngaglik and Banyuwangi and the sclerenchymal tissue that was more visible in the leaves from Banyuwangi. Such differences are likely influenced by variations in environmental parameters thus showing that the man-made habitat in the Karanganyar location can affect leaves characters similar to black betel plant grown in its natural habitat in Banyuwangi.
Natural vegetation communities on the iron ore dumpsites in Northern Kazakhstan
Authors: SIMANCHUK YELENA , SULTANGAZINA GULNAR
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Simanchuk Y, Sultangazina G. 2023. Natural vegetation communities on the iron ore dumpsites in Northern Kazakhstan. Biodiversitas 24: 3414-3423. Mining can significantly impact the landscape, clearing vegetation and causing other environmental damage. Reclamation and revegetation are often used to restore degraded land after mining. One reclamation method is passive restoration, which allows vegetation to regenerate naturally. In this study, we investigated the primary stages of syngenesis at the dumpsites of the Sokolov Sarbai Mining Production Association (SSGPO JSC), including the Sokolov and Sarbai deposits and the Kachary Ruda JSC. The age of the dumps studied ranged from two to forty years. According to the degree of syngenesis, the vegetation cover of the dumps was divided into three groups: pioneer groups, group-thicket communities, and diffuse communities. A total of sixty-three standard geobotanical descriptions were made. The composition of plant cenopopulations for saline and non-saline soils was analyzed. A comprehensive floristic analysis of the list of plants, as well as the activity of species in terms of their importance, was carried out. Dominant plants with a high class of consistency were highlighted. The study of syngenesis stages showed that, despite the long period of existence of the dumps, the formation of zonal or intrazonal communities did not occur. The initial stages of syngenesis were characterized by a random and unstable floristic composition of plant communities. The ecological species heterogeneity of the first stages of syngenesis was documented in the spread of species of different coenotic groups. It was determined that salinity slowed down the rate of syngenesis stage change, reduced the number of species, and altered floral composition in saline soils compared to non-saline ones. Even at old dump sites, the floristic composition was incomplete compared to natural phytocenoses.
Chris Ware’s Building Stories jigsaw puzzle (2021)
Authors: Fraser Benjamin
Published: July 2023

As the Journal of Urban Cultural Studies enters its tenth year of publication, this first instalment of a two-part editorial turns towards questions of memory and urban life. The vehicle for thinking through these questions is the actual, tactile puzzle that comics artist Chris Ware released as an extension to his Building Stories box set. In the guise of a review-style piece, that is, a close reading of the puzzle as an urban comics text in its own right, this instalment indirectly introduces themes to be continued in the second editorial, due out later this year.
Unilateral testicular torsion in a neonate
Authors: Geitoeira Sara , Laezza Nadia , Maneira Sousa Pedro , Pimenta Joana
Published: July 2023

A male neonate born at gestational age of 40 weeks was found to have an enlarged and darkened right hemiscrotum after birth. Left testicle was descended and normal. No clinical signs of distress were evident. A color Doppler ultrasound showed an absence of testicular blood flow, consistent with perinatal testicular torsion. The patient underwent a bilateral scrotal exploration through an inguinal incision and a necrotic right testicle was found. A right orchiectomy and left orchiopexy were performed. perinatal testicular torsion is a rare but severe condition. A high clinical suspicion is required since most of perinatal testicular torsion are intrauterine and can often be asymptomatic, only with localized findings of the affected testis. The management of perinatal testicular torsion is still controversial, however the most consensual approach is a prompt testicle exploration with orchiectomy of the necrotic testicle and contralateral orchiopexy.
Impacto de fatores psicológicos no fracasso da cirurgia bariátrica
Authors: Valente Sibelie Souto , Vontobel Padoin Alexandre , Souto Valente Denis , Luis de Sousa Brito César , Corá Mottin Cláudio , Becker Micheletto Lana
Published: July 2023

Cirurgia bariátrica é um tratamento eficaz para obesidade mórbida. Alguns fatores psicológicos podem impactar no resultado pós-operatório relacionado a perda de peso. Investigar a influência das expectativas e motivações pré-operatórias e presença de outros transtornos psicológicos  que tem potencial de estarem ligados ao desfecho desfavorável foi o objetivo desta pesquisa. Este estudo retrospectivo, caso controle  considerou 44 casos de fracasso para 88 controles de sucesso numa amostra randomizada de pacientes operados num serviço de referência de um Hospital Escola. Os resultados revelaram que expectativas relacionadas a diminuição do preconceito social e melhoria da capacidade e condições de trabalho estão associadas a resposta insatisfatória na perda do excesso de peso esperada neste procedimento cirúrgico. Falhas em tratamentos prévios para controle da obesidade foram apontadas como indicador favorável relacionado ao sucesso na perda de peso pós cirurgia. E não houve associação de outros transtornos psicológicos com o resultado de fracasso.
HORIZONTE DE SENTIDO DE LA VIVENCIA DE LA TOMA DE YAGÉ
Authors: Salgado Ana María Abad
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo expone la experiencia ceremonial de toma de yagé de una docente del programa de Psicología, en calidad de investigadora, al interior de los resguardos indígenas ubicados en el municipio de Riosucio-Caldas-Colombia, perteneciente a la comunidad embera chami, con el objetivo de realizar un ejercicio de introspección fundamentado en la observación de segundo orden. La investigación es de corte cualitativo, con un diseño que integra elementos etnográficos y fenomenológicos; se utilizaron como instrumentos de recolección de datos la revisión documental de literatura científica, diario de campo y fichas de autorregistro. Como resultado, se constató que para la toma de yagé, se circunscribe un arduo proceso de preparación, en primera instancia para el médico tradicional, quien debe pasar por pruebas difíciles para fortalecer su carácter y sabiduría y, estar preparado para el momento de la ceremonia y, en segunda instancia para los participantes, en tanto implica un cambio en la alimentación: de ayuno físico y mental, al igual que de reconocimiento de la intención con la cual se conecta en el momento de la toma medicinal, orientado hacia una reflexión profunda del sentido de la existencia y con ello ahondar en la propia sombra.
Mecanoquímica para contribuir a la valorización de los residuos agroindustriales
Authors: Gañán Rojo Piedad , González Velásquez Yamileth , Zuluaga Gallego Robin
Published: July 2023

La valorización de los residuos agroindustriales es una alternativa para mejorar su disposición y reducir su impacto ambiental. Dentro de las opciones más habituales se encuentran el aislamiento de componentes activos, proceso que suele requerir el uso de solventes orgánicos. La mecanoquímica se ha convertido en una opción novedosa para producir nuevos materiales. Dentro de sus ventajas se encuentra, justamente, el reducido consumo de solventes y la disminución de los tiempos de síntesis para llevar a cabo algunas reacciones químicas. En los últimos años se ha explorado su posible utilización en actividades que involucran el aprovechamiento de residuos. En este trabajo se busca, entonces, responder a la pregunta base: ¿en cuáles procesos de valorización o aprovechamiento de desechos agrícolas o agroindustriales, en especial los de tipo lignocelulósico, es útil emplear operaciones ligadas con la mecanoquímica? Al identificar estos elementos, es posible orientar operaciones o estrategias que permitan mejorar la eficiencia de algunos de ellos. Para realizar este trabajo se consideraron algunos elementos de las metodologías de revisión sistemáticade bibliografía, convirtiéndolo en el primer documento de su tipo. La formulación de pregunta base, antes presentada, orientó de forma eficaz la búsqueda y la identificación de la información pertinente que fue analizada. De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos, se evidencia que la mecanoquímica, efectivamente, puede ser incluida en procesos de manejo de residuos agroindustriales, al incrementar la eficiencia de algunas operaciones, reducir el tiempo de proceso y el consumo de reactivos.
Medullary thyroid cancer: epidemiology
Authors: Rybakov S.
Published: July 2023

Epidemiology of medullary thyroid cancer is presented in the literature review. Thyroid cancer is the most common form of endocrine oncological pathology. It accounts for 96–97 % of all malignant tumors of endocrine organs. According to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (USA), the incidence of thyroid cancer in 1975–2009 increased approximately threefold, from 4.9 to 14.3 cases per 100,000 population. At the same time, the mortality rate remained low, approximately at the same level, 0.5 cases per 100,000. Such a situation can be explained to some extent by the improvement of diagnostic capabilities of the early, often preclinical, stage of thyroid tumors. Medullary thyroid cancer ranks third after papillary and follicular cancer, but surpasses them in terms of aggressiveness. It is a re­latively rare disease. This type of tumor makes up 1–9 % of all thyroid cancers. Against the background of the general tendency to increase the incidence of thyroid cancer, the absolute number of cases of medullary cancer according to various data remains relatively stable. Epidemiological characteristics of medullary thyroid cancer deserve attention in the age aspect, as well as when considering the frequency of detecting these tumors at autopsy of people who had no signs during their lifetime. In clinical practice, medullary thyroid cancer occurs in two main forms — sporadic and hereditary. The latter is represented as part of the combined syndrome of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN-2), which, in turn, is divided into two subtypes: MEN-2A and MEN-2B syndromes. MEN-2 syndrome is a rare combined hereditary pathology. Sporadic medullary thyroid cancer accounts for approximately 70–80 % of such tumors. It is accompanied by other types of endocrinopathies. Most cases of medullary thyroid cancer occur in the fifth decade of life. The presented data on the epidemiology of medullary thyroid cancer allow for a more detailed and in-depth study of this pathology and contain a certain amount of useful and necessary information.
Does Adolescence Anemia Persist over a Woman’s Life Cycle?: Evidence from the Indonesian Family Life Survey
Authors: Satriawan Elan , Shrestha Ranjan , Witoelar Firman , Yamano Takashi
Published: July 2023

This study analyzes the determinants of anemia in Indonesian women throughout their life cycle. By tracking a group of women from adolescence into adulthood, the study finds a high burden of anemia among women across income groups; that there is some persistence of anemia throughout their life cycle; and women’s income potential and economic status may be related to the prevalence of anemia.
Organizacja doradztwa rolniczego w Niemczech
Authors: Kołodziejczak Małgorzata
Published: July 2023

Celem artykułu było przedstawienie organizacji systemu doradztwa rolniczego w Niemczech. Przedstawiono genezę doradztwa, jego rolę, klasyfikację oferty doradczej według finansowania i realizacji oraz organizację doradztwa rolniczego na przykładzie poszczególnych krajów związkowych. W Niemczech doradztwo rolnicze w dużym stopniu jest ukierunkowane na indywidualne potrzeby rolników, dlatego też poszczególne kraje związkowe kierują się własną polityką i własnymi, odrębnymi założeniami dotyczącymi organizacji systemu doradztwa rolniczego. Stąd też wynika wielość systemów i form doradztwa, która nasila konkurencję między doradcami i tym samym pozwala klientom na wybranie najbardziej odpowiedniej oferty.
Design of Urban Sludge Emission Reduction Optimisation Strategy Based on Fuzzy Neural Network
Authors: Zhou You-Fei , Hu Wei-Jie , Sheng Jun , Zhou Juan-Juan , Zou Wei-Guo
Published: July 2023

Urban sewage sludge treatment is important for sustainable utilisation and virtuous cycle of freshwater resources. However, with the improvement of sewage discharge standards, ensuring stable operation of sewage sludge treatment plants is becoming an urgent problem to be solved in the sewage treatment industry. This paper proposes a FNN control framework based on different working conditions to optimise the whole process of municipal sewage sludge treatment and discharge. The framework first divides the working conditions according to the weather, forming a separate feature and an input vector together with the typical indicators of other sewage treatment plants. Then the FNN is used to complete the control and optimisation of various indicators, achieving the dual objectives of reducing energy consumption and optimising water quality. Finally, the model is tested for the tracking index of sewage flow. The results demonstrate that the FNN control method used has significantly lower MAE than the single method in the two indexes of energy consumption and water quality evaluation. This provides new ideas for the optimisation of urban sewage sludge treatment process in the future. Overall, the paper effectively highlights the importance of urban sewage sludge treatment and presents a well-designed FNN control framework for optimising the treatment process. Additionally, the paper could benefit from further elaboration on the significance of the results obtained, and suggestions for future research in this area.
Convergence of Time-Derivative Non-Adiabatic Couplings in Plane-Wave DFT Calculations
Authors: Dillon Alva , Gieseking Rebecca
Published: July 2023

Accurate prediction of charge carrier relaxation rates is essential to design molecules and materials with the desired photochemical properties for applications like photocatalysis and solar energy conversion. Non-adiabatic molecular dynamics allows one to simulate the relaxation process of excited charge carriers. Plane-wave density functional theory (DFT) calculations make the time-derivative non-adiabatic couplings (TNACs) simple to compute because the basis is independent of the atomic positions. However, the effect of the kinetic energy cutoff for the plane-wave basis on the accuracy of the dynamics has not been studied. Here, we examine the effect of the kinetic energy cutoff on the TNACs and decay time scales for the prototypical model system of tetracene. These calculations show that the choice of kinetic energy cutoff can change the relaxation time by up to 30%. The relaxation times of states that have small TNACs to other states or are far from degenerate are more sensitive to the kinetic energy cutoff than those of states with large TNACs or near degeneracies. A kinetic energy cutoff of 60 Ry is sufficient for all states to reach qualitative agreement (absolute error < 10%) our reference decay time with our 110 Ry reference data, and a cutoff of 80 Ry is required for all states to reach quantitative agreement (absolute error < 2%).
Emotional Experience and Conative Loyalty: The Mediating Role of Revisit Intention
Authors: Sari Selfi Laela , Burhanudin Burhanudin
Published: July 2023

This purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the influence of emotional experience and intention to revisit on conative loyalty, as well as the role of intention to revisit as a mediator between emotional experience and conative loyalty. The population of this research was the visitors of Sunan Ampel religious tourism, Surabaya, Indonesia. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling. There were 267 respondents participated in this study. The findings show emotional experience has positive influences on both visitors’ conative loyalty and intention to revisit. Moreover, emotional experience influences conative loyalty through the mediation of revisit intention. The stronger the positive emotional experience perceived by visitors, the stronger their desire to return to the same location.
Trazodone and chlorpromazine a proposal treatment for syndrome post-finasteride and syndrome of post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (post-SSRI)
Authors: Eric Almeida Xavier
Published: July 2023

Erectile dysfunction caused by medications are probably caused by the disconnection of synaptic circuits responsible for linking libido to erection. For instance, it is well known that sexual dysfunction may occur in patients treated with antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, syndrome known as (post-SSRI). A similar side effect has been also reported during treatment with finasteride, an inhibitor of the enzyme 5alpha-reductase, for androgenetic alopecia. Interestingly, sexual dysfunction persists in both cases after drug discontinuation. Trazodone is a multifunctional drug with hypnotic actions at low doses due to blockade of 5-HT2A receptors, as well as H1 histamine receptors and α1 adrenergic receptors therefore this drug can cause severe priaprism as a side effect and in many cases causing penile necrosis or permanent loss of erectile function. Thus the antipsychotic like chlorpromazine also induce priapism because the alpha receptor occupancy property of those drugs. Therefore we propose that these drugs can restore libido synaptic circuits, and trazodone or antipsychotic drugs such as chlorpromazine can also be a treatment for post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI.
The Role of Religions, Values, Ethics, and Spiritual Responsibility in Environmental Governance and Achieving the Sustainable Development Agenda
Authors: Abumoghli Iyad
Published: July 2023

The Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 is the only viable framework that exists today providing a plan of action to tackle the complexity of development issues we are facing. One essential element in implementing this agenda is Goal 17, related to partnerships and the role of the whole of society in achieving these goals. Sustainable development is defined as the intersection of economic, social, and environmental sustainability. However, the fourth component of culture and traditional knowledge, while presumably integrated in all goals, has not been fully integrated, presenting a missed opportunity to enhance and strengthen the implementation and achievement of the sustainable development agenda. Religious values and belief systems are considered crucial elements of this cultural approach. Faith values and practices complement the scientific and technological approaches in dealing with the unprecedented environmental challenges of our time. This is especially important due to the commonality of religious values in living in harmony with nature. If seriously considered, adopting religious values leads to a change in individual behaviors and institutional policies that are crucial to reducing our environmental footprint and tackling the triple planetary crisis.
Políticas públicas e assistência religiosa aos adolescentes privados de liberdade: entre o seguro e o discurso de ódio
Authors: Gonçalves Eduardo Moureira
Published: July 2023

O presente esboço de estudo busca entender e pensar sobre quais são os limites do discurso religioso dentro das unidades socioeducativas privativas de liberdade e o princípio da proteção integral ao adolescente em conflito com a lei, especialmente sobre as pregações e ensinamentos baseados em suas crenças que abominam orientações sexuais diferente das heterossexuais, considerando que os jovens que pertencem a este grupo constituem população extremamente vulnerável e hostilizada pelos demais educandos com risco reais a sua integridade física e mental. Para tanto, como método de desenvolvimento do raciocínio será utilizada a revisão da bibliografia especializada, com atenção aos expoentes e debates sobre a proteção aos direitos fundamentais, liberdade de crença e discurso de ódio no Brasil, Estados Unidos e Europa com recorte para os casos enfrentados nas Cortes Constitucionais em que os confrontos aparentes de direitos fundamentais está presente, além do arcabouço legislativo deste a Constituição Federal até as portarias administrativas da Fundação CASA que regulamentam o exercício de culto aos adolescentes privados de liberdade, percorrendo as medidas socioeducativas privativas de liberdade, a assistência religiosa existentes nas unidades executoras e o universo moral daqueles inseridos no sistema. Com a escolha da bibliografia, utilizando dos conceitos conhecidos e fixado tanto pela melhor doutrina sobre discurso de ódio, liberdade religiosa e do universo moral dos adolescentes em cumprimento de medida privativa de liberdade e rascunhando o caminho, pensar nos diálogos possíveis entre a liberdade religiosa, o discurso do ódio e a proteção integral como dever do Estado, apresentando o panorama existente até então na tentativa de equilibrar os direitos individuais e coletivas a exercício da religião e a proteção dos grupos minoritários que podem ser considerados inapropriados aos religiosos.
Impact of Federal Government Regulations on Fraud prevention in Nigeria's Federal Ministries
Authors: Adam Sa'adatu Balarabe , Zakari Musa , Bello Kabiru
Published: July 2023

The study examined the impact of financial regulations on fraud Prevention in Nigeria’s Federal Ministries. It investigates how financial regulations affect fraud prevention in Nigerian federal ministries. Investigating the efficacy of current financial legislation in preventing fraud and protecting public monies is essential given the trend in fraudulent activity reported within government agencies. The study uses a survey research design and relies on documentary analysis to obtain secondary data. The findings revealed that Nigeria’s Federal Ministries tried to adhered to financial regulation which has minimized the incident of fraud. The finding also revealed that maintaining Accounting records has minimized fraud in Nigeria’ Federal Ministries, meaning that, majority of the Ministries in Nigeria have been maintaining proper record of their financial transaction. They adheres with financial regulation which stated that, Accounting Officer on all financial matters shall maintain proper accounting records of books of accounts . The study recommends that Federal Government should strengthen financial regulations. They should enhance  existing financial regulations to address emerging fraud risks. There should be regular review and update of these regulations to ensure they remain effective in combating evolving fraudulent activities. Federal Government should enforce robust internal control systems within federal ministries. This includes segregation of duties, proper authorization, approval processes, regular internal audits, and effective risk management practices. Federal Government should provide comprehensive training programs on fraud prevention and financial regulations to employees within federal ministries. Raise awareness about the consequences of fraudulent activities and the importance of adhering to established financial regulations.
Statistical and numerical analysis on characteristics and influence factors of construction cracks of large-diameter underwater shield tunnel: a case study
Authors: Yang Rui , Kong Qian , Ren Meng , Ji Fuquan , Li Dejie
Published: July 2023

Tunnel excavation is prone to segment cracks, which may lead to serious safety accidents. This work aims to investigate the type, location and occurrence time of cracks in a large-diameter underwater shield tunnel and also ascertain the causes of the cracks. The correlations between crack characteristics and shield tunneling parameters were analyzed. The effect of jack deflection and poor assembly on cracks were investigated using a refined finite element model of two consecutive rings with consideration of the assembly clearance and the constraint effect of the shield machine. The results confirmed that 93% of the cracks were formed between the current ring and the last ring jacking stage. Positive cracks induced by jack deflection occurred during the current ring jacking stage, while the lengths of the cracks, proportional to the constraint of the boring machine on the segments, remained constant during the subsequent construction process. The cracks caused by poor assembly quality arose during the current and next ring jacking stages. Furthermore, the cracks generated in the current ring jacking stage would propagate during the subsequent construction process. The type, length, and number of cracks were influenced by the assembly clearance. The inverted V-shape longitudinal joints caused more cracks than any other assembly defects. The finding of this study results and conclusions are expected to contribute to the reduction of cracks at the jacking stage of the large-diameter underwater shield tunnels with eccentricity force transfer platforms.
Recent advances of pathomics in colorectal cancer diagnosis and prognosis
Authors: Wu Yihan , Li Yi , Xiong Xiaomin , Liu Xiaohua , Lin Bo , Xu Bo
Published: July 2023

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies, with the third highest incidence and the second highest mortality in the world. To improve the therapeutic outcome, the risk stratification and prognosis predictions would help guide clinical treatment decisions. Achieving these goals have been facilitated by the fast development of artificial intelligence (AI) -based algorithms using radiological and pathological data, in combination with genomic information. Among them, features extracted from pathological images, termed pathomics, are able to reflect sub-visual characteristics linking to better stratification and prediction of therapeutic responses. In this paper, we review recent advances in pathological image-based algorithms in CRC, focusing on diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions, micro-satellite instability, as well as prediction of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and the prognosis of CRC patients.
Editorial: Evolving Cosmographie
Authors: Chiari Sophie
Published: July 2023

This editorial is intended to frame the special issue of the Journal of Early Modern Studies devoted to The Circulation of Cosmographical Knowledge in Early Modern Europe. Providing early modern definitions of cosmography and differentiating between cosmography and geography, it takes stock of the latest scholarly publications on the subject and sheds light on the various contributions in this issue. In the presentation of the various sections, it emphasizes fresh perspectives and methodologies likely to open up new interpretive paths in the field of cosmography.
Saluto istituzionale
Authors: Guccione Cosimo
Published: July 2023

Institutional greetings from the councillor for sport of the Municipality of Florence.
Digital Marketing Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Palaniappan Damodharan , Davda Yatri , Premavathi T.
Published: July 2023

The scan hole assessment revealed that some care was given to the behavior of marketers in relation to ML devices and their selection and use to aid critical and operational management. Examination introduced spotlights the choice and reception of ML-driven scientific devices by three particular gatherings: showcasing offices, media organizations, and promoters. The discoveries feature are as - the significant job of canny explanatory instruments in the creation and arrangement of showcasing methodologies, the absence of information about developing innovations, for example, ML and man-made consciousness, the likely use of ML devices in advertising, and; 4) the low degree of reception and using ML-driven scientific devices in promoting the board. A system comprising empowering agents as well as a procedure map was created to assist associations with recognizing the chances and effectively executing ventures that are arranged toward the sending and appropriation of the scientific ML instruments in advanced promoting.
A Mobile Social App for Better Life of Poor People Based on Perceived Similarity and Trust Using Supply Chain Management
Authors: Mhala Ahmad , Davda Yatri , Palaniappan Damodharan
Published: July 2023

As an attempt to collaborate the digital world with the physical one, the authors maintain track of the journey of dairy products, clothes, watches, bags, etc.; any type of material from producer to consumer. The authors can use the strength of internet technology and its extensive network, by which individuals can assist one other with only a click from their phone, to satisfy the growing need for advances in donation facilities and services. The suggested system for stuff donation aims to give needy people an online platform for giving clothes, books, or any unneeded things. Users can sign up for this system by providing the required information. Once registered, users can add a post either for giving donations or for requesting a donation. Using their app, the authors can supply all the items outside of the country. Today, supply chain management is one of the most important usable ways for NGO to earn competitive benefits.
The Implementation of the Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development
Authors: Ilic Biljana Stojan , Stankovic Suncica
Published: July 2023

The 2030 agenda for sustainable development is a plan with global implications, and the international community expects the nations that have signed it to devote all of their resources. The subject of the chapter is research on the implementation of the agenda 2030 on sustainable development, in the Republic of Serbia. The accomplishment of the sustainable adopted goals, which aim to promote honorable labor, an inclusive economy, and other aspects that might lead to a better society, is crucial for Serbia. The main goal of the chapter is to establish, based on certain indicators, whether and to what extent the Republic of Serbia has embarked on the path of sustainable development. Since almost half of the time allotted for achieving sustainability goals has already passed, the authors wish to emphasize the urgency of ensuring the necessary preconditions for the implementation of Agenda 2030 in the Republic of Serbia and progress towards achieving it, in cooperation with the public and private sectors, the academic community, civil society organizations, and citizens.
Development of Multi Standard Information Technology Governance Audit Tool with SDLC Approach
Authors: Hermanto Agus , Firmansyah M. Syafrie
Published: July 2023

In the era of digitalization, business organizations are competing to improve the quality of their services by utilizing information technology. Reliable information technology applications can be used to help the company's operations become better, while improper application of information technology can slow down the process. The process of establishing information technology through IT governance audits will optimize the application of information technology in a business. The implementation of an IT audit generates plenty of data that must be appropriately managed. Audits conducted using traditional systems frequently encounter issues such as difficulties maintaining audit indicator data, manually keeping of evidence at risk of getting damaged or lost, the process for generating reports is quite long, the audit monitoring operations are ineffective, and because there are numerous types of standards with different indicators, multiple tools are required while performing audits. In order to answer these issues, this study implemented a multi standard information technology governance audit tool that capable of managing audit activity data from many standards in a single system. The PHP and javascript programming languages, MySQL database, as well as the Laravel and VueJS Frameworks, will be used in the construction of this audit tool. The SDLC method was applied in this study, with numerous stages including planning to maintenance. Through blackbox testing on the various functions contained in the developed multi-standard audit tool, it is shown that the system can function as expected or intended. As well as through the usability testing questionnaire, it was concluded that the multi-standard audit tool developed had fulfilled the usability aspects.
The Evaluation of Usability and Website Development using Cognitive Walkthrough, Performance Measurement, and System Usability Scale
Authors: Yada Giri I Gusti Putu , Dewi Luh Joni Erawati , Sunarya I Made Gede
Published: July 2023

The website of Social Affairs, Empowerment, and Child Protection in Bali is one of the information media used to fulfill one of the Service's requirements in implementing the Law on Public Information Disclosure. The initial observation results showed that there has never been a usability evaluation related to the website. In addition to this, according to an initial survey of 55 respondents from the general public and service information technology staff, the results obtained were (1) 69% of respondents stated that the website for the Office of Social Affairs, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of the Province of Bali had an unattractive appearance, (2) as many as 67% of respondents stated that the website was still not good at placing and writing menus, (3) 67% of respondents stated that the website could not provide comfort when browsing, and (4) 95% of respondents stated that the display and contents of website content were still lacking and need to be developed. Based on the results of the interviews and surveys conducted, it is necessary to carry out an evaluation to find out more about the development of the website for the Bali Provincial Office of Social Affairs, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection. Therefore an evaluation was carried out on the website of Social Affairs, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection of Bali using the Cognitive Walkthrough, Performance Measurement, and System Usability Scale (SUS) evaluation techniques. The research resulted in the following conclusions. (1) The website development for the Provincial Office of Social Affairs, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection uses the Incremental method to produce a website with a more dynamic and modern appearance but still minimalist so that it does not interfere with the view of the website visitors and remains focused on content so that it is comfortable to view and read. (2) The performance measurement method evaluation results showed that the website is included in the effective and efficient category. The results showed that the working time for the beginner and the proficient group was short, the average for the proficient group was 17.4 seconds, and the beginner was 17.56 seconds. (3) Recommendations from the results of the usability evaluation of the Bali Provincial Office of Social Affairs, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection using the Cognitive Walkthrough method are included in the successful category. Research showed that 100% of respondents completed the task scenario perfectly without any failures or errors. (4) Satisfaction of website users, when evaluated using the SUS method, gets an average score of 92.36 which is above the standard score of 68, so it can be concluded that respondents are very satisfied using the website for Social Affairs, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of the Bali Province.
Risk Analysis of Information Security in Balikpapan International Airport Service Desk Plus (SDP) Using The Octave Allegro Method
Authors: Indrayani Novi , Amalia Norma
Published: July 2023

Indonesia, as a developing country, is not exempt from the advancements in information and communication technology. However, these advancements in information and communication technology can bring negative impacts, such as an increasing threat of misuse. SDP (Service Desk Plus) is a system that serves as a management tool for IT services, facilitating employees from various departments in requesting services and reporting ICT (Information Communication Technology) incidents. SDP has faced challenges or obstacles that have hindered its optimal use, such as IT services experiencing downtime, inaccessible ICT services, and SDP users frequently sharing usernames and passwords. Based on these threats, it is necessary to conduct a further analysis of information security risks regarding the security of implementing SDP centrally using the OCTAVE Allegro method. OCTAVE Allegro is a framework that utilizes the OCTAVE approach with a primary focus on information assets, designed to provide faster results without requiring in-depth knowledge of risk assessment. The results of this research identified three risks that can be mitigated, namely user data password errors with a relative risk score of 27, internet downtime with a relative risk score of 31, and file intrusion with a relative risk score of 38, considering the likelihood of threats occurring. Additionally, there is one accepted risk, which is the input error of incident data, with a relative risk score of 19.
Nutri-Score bringt Brot in Verruf
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: July 2023

Zum Jahresende gelten strengere Nutri-Score-Regeln, unter anderem für Brot. Das Gros der Mischbrote wird künftig ins Mittelfeld des Nährwertlogos katapultiert – und ein „C“ tragen. Auch in anderen Produktkategorien wird der Algorithmus des Scores evaluiert.
Kartellamt will Lebensmittelhandel weiter scharf beobachten
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: July 2023

Der Präsident des Bundeskartellamts sieht den deutschen Lebensmittelhandel nach wie vor als problematischen Markt an.
Avaliação educacional e accountability: análise de artigos publicados no Brasil e na Colômbia
Authors: Rostirola Camila Regina , Schneider Marilda Pasqual , Posada Jorge Jairo , Díaz Ballén José Emilio
Published: July 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo explorar referenciais teóricos de produções científicas sobre políticas de avaliação educacional e accountability, por meio de um exercício de metapesquisa. Especificamente, o texto em tela analisa artigos publicados em periódicos científicos do Brasil e da Colômbia, indexados em bases de dados, tais como a Redalyc ou equivalente. Os resultados alcançados permitiram constatar a pouca incidência de produções em que os autores explicitam a perspectiva epistemológica, o posicionamento epistemológico e os autores de referência, aspectos centrais em estudos do tipo metapesquisa. Ao passo que essa constatação expõe algumas fragilidades nas publicações sobre o tema, evidencia um campo vasto para estudos futuros sobre os referenciais teóricos na produção científica sobre políticas de avaliação educacional e accountability.
Unleashing The Global Potential: The Impact of Quality of Life on Knowledge Spillover and Productivity Disparities
Authors: Ali Naveed , Ullah Zia , Khan Sohrab , Khan Khalid
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to look into the relationship between knowledge spillover, productivity differences, and the impact of quality of life in different countries. In order to accomplish this goal, the econometric technique known as Cross Sectional Augmented Autoregressive Distributive Lag (CS-ARDL) is utilized throughout this work. The findings point to the existence of complementarities between knowledge spillovers and the factors of quality of life in terms of their influence on total factor productivity. The findings imply that there is a contribution of knowledge spillovers to the national level of production. On the other hand, the relationship between knowledge spillovers and domestic productivity is contingent on a predetermined level of human capital as well as economic liberty. Hence, countries with more developed human capital and high economic freedom get more benefited from knowledge spillovers. This study has far-reaching ramifications. These findings can be used by policymakers to develop policies and initiatives that emphasize quality of life improvements, provide a conducive climate for knowledge spillover, and support productivity development across nations. Such approaches could help reduce economic inequities and propel global progress toward sustainable and inclusive growth.
Derin Öğrenme ile Aspergillus Mantar Türlerinin Sınıflandırılması
Authors: SAFARLI Simara , GÜREL Uğur , ÖZ Yasemin
Published: July 2023

Küf mantarları doğada yaygın olarak bulunan ve genellikle saprofit, mantarlardır. Küf mantarları, özellikle bağışıklığı yetersiz olan hastalarda fırsatçı invaziv enfeksiyonlara neden olarak ölüm oranlarının artmasına neden olabilirler. Küf mantarlarının neden olduğu fırsatçı enfeksiyonların en yaygın etkenleri Aspergillus türleri, sıklıkla da A. fumigatus ve takiben A. flavus’tur. Çalışmamızda, Derin Öğrenme algoritmalarından biri olan Evrişimsel Sinir Ağı (ESA) modeli oluşturulmuş ve küf mantarlarından A.flavus ve A.fumigatus türlerinin mikroskobik görüntüleri kullanılarak tür tayini yapılmıştır. Çalışmada, her bir tür için 525 adet olmakla, toplamda 1050 görüntüden oluşan veri seti kullanılmıştır. Bu görüntüler gri tona dönüştürülerek üzerinde çalışma yapılmıştır. Çalışmamızda, deneyler 73 kez tekrar edilerek sınıflandırma sonucu %97.62 oranında eğitim doğruluğu ve %91.90 test doğruluğu olarak elde edilmiştir.
Analysis of the model of integrated utilities network provision and infrastructure in Denpasar City
Authors: Sudiarsa Made , Sudiasa I Wayan , Wibawa I Gede Sastra , Sutapa I Ketut
Published: July 2023

The utility network serves as a crucial support system for fulfilling the various needs of a city, encompassing cable and pipe networks for electricity, clean water, waste management, telecommunications, and other essential services. However, the installation of utility networks has often been lacking in coordination, resulting in frequent disassembly and reinstallation. Given these circumstances, the objective of this research is to provide valuable insights and ideas to the government regarding the model of Integrated Utility Network Facilities, along with effective implementation methods and accurate construction cost estimation. This will be done while considering the presence of existing facilities and infrastructure. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method, utilizing a case study approach focusing on several roads in the city center as a pilot project. The objective of implementing integrated utility networks and infrastructure (ducting utilities) in Denpasar City is to establish coordination among agencies responsible for underground network utilities. The goals include maintaining a neat, orderly, and clean city environment, facilitating easier and more cost-effective network maintenance, avoiding damage or interference caused by third-party works, enabling information sharing in the event of network damages, and promoting environmental friendliness.