bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Real-Time Robotic Presentation Skill Scoring Using Multi-Model Analysis and Fuzzy Delphi–Analytic Hierarchy Process
Authors: Alshammari Rafeef Fauzi Najim , Abd Rahman Abdul Hadi , Arshad Haslina , Albahri Osamah Shihab
Published: December 2023

Existing methods for scoring student presentations predominantly rely on computer-based implementations and do not incorporate a robotic multi-classification model. This limitation can result in potential misclassification issues as these approaches lack active feature learning capabilities due to fixed camera positions. Moreover, these scoring methods often solely focus on facial expressions and neglect other crucial factors, such as eye contact, hand gestures and body movements, thereby leading to potential biases or inaccuracies in scoring. To address these limitations, this study introduces Robotics-based Presentation Skill Scoring (RPSS), which employs a multi-model analysis. RPSS captures and analyses four key presentation parameters in real time, namely facial expressions, eye contact, hand gestures and body movements, and applies the fuzzy Delphi method for criteria selection and the analytic hierarchy process for weighting, thereby enabling decision makers or managers to assign varying weights to each criterion based on its relative importance. RPSS identifies five academic facial expressions and evaluates eye contact to achieve a comprehensive assessment and enhance its scoring accuracy. Specific sub-models are employed for each presentation parameter, namely EfficientNet for facial emotions, DeepEC for eye contact and an integrated Kalman and heuristic approach for hand and body movements. The scores are determined based on predefined rules. RPSS is implemented on a robot, and the results highlight its practical applicability. Each sub-model is rigorously evaluated offline and compared against benchmarks for selection. Real-world evaluations are also conducted by incorporating a novel active learning approach to improve performance by leveraging the robot’s mobility. In a comparative evaluation with human tutors, RPSS achieves a remarkable average agreement of 99%, showcasing its effectiveness in assessing students’ presentation skills.
Resonant Magnetoelectric Coupling of Fe-Si-B/Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 Laminated Composites with Surface Crystalline Layers
Authors: Sun Yu , Zhang Xu , Wu Sheng , Jiang Nian , Zhuang Xin , Yan Bin , Zhang Feng , Dolabdjian Christophe , Fang Guangyou
Published: December 2023

The resonant magnetoelectric (ME) effect of Fe78Si9B13/Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 (FeSiB/PZT) composites with a surface-modified Fe78Si9B13 amorphous alloy has been studied. The surface-modified FeSiB can improve the ME coefficient at the resonant frequency by optimizing the magnetomechancial power conversion efficiency. The maximum ME coefficient of the surface-modified ribbons combined with soft PZT (PZT5) is two-thirds larger than that of the composites with fully amorphous ribbons. Meanwhile, the maximum value of the ME coefficient with surface-modified FeSiB ribbons and hard PZT (PZT8) is one-third higher compared with the fully amorphous composites. In addition, experimental results of magnetomechanical coupling properties of FeSiB/PZT composites with or without piezoelectric layers indicate that the power efficiency of the composites first decreases and then increases with the increase in the number of FeSiB layers. When the surface crystalline FeSiB ribbons are combined with a commercially available hard piezoelectric ceramic plate, the maximum magnetoelectric coupling coefficient of the ME composite reaches 5522 V/(Oe*cm), of which the electromechanical resonant frequency is 23.89 kHz.
SMART System in the Assessment of Exercise Tolerance in Adults
Authors: Nierwińska Katarzyna , Myśliwiec Andrzej , Konarska-Rawluk Anna , Lipowicz Anna , Małecki Andrzej , Knapik Andrzej
Published: December 2023

Health-oriented physical activity should meet two key criteria: safety and an optimal level of exercise. The system of monitoring and rationalization of training (SMART) was designed to meet them. SMART integrates a custom-configured inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a sensor with real-time heart rate measurement (HR) using a proprietary computer application. SMART was used to evaluate the safety and exercise load with 115 study participants: 51 women (44.35%) and 64 men (55.65%) aged 19 to 65 years. The exercise test was the 6MWT test. In 35% of the participants, the mean HR exceeded the recognized safe limit of HR 75% max. Ongoing monitoring of HR allows for optimal exercise and its safety. Step count data were collected from the SMART system. The average step length was calculated by dividing the distance by the number of steps. The aim of the present study was to assess the risk of excessive cardiovascular stress during the 6MWT test using the SMART system.
Simulation Analysis of Sensors with Different Geometry Used in Measurements of Atmospheric Electricity
Authors: Sobolewski Konrad , Kubicki Marek
Published: December 2023

The atmospheric electric current, “air–earth current”, flows between the low ionosphere and Earth’s surface. The source of this current is the potential difference between the global equalizing layer called the ionosphere and the ground surface. According to Wilson’s concept of the Earth’s Global Electric Circuit, in the areas of so-called fair weather, based on current measurements at the Earth’s surface, it is possible to conclude the global electrical processes in the ionosphere and higher layers. The theoretical basis for this inference is the law of continuity of electric current or the principle of conservation of electric charge. We present the results of simulations of the distribution of electric field lines for sensors with different geometries placed in a uniform electric field, representing the atmospheric electric field. The sensors are metal surfaces on which electric charges are induced or deposited. In the external measuring circuit to which the sensor is connected, an electric current [A] will flow, related to the air–earth current density [A/m2], but their relationship may be challenging to interpret. We analyze the impact of sensor geometry on the possibility of interpreting the atmospheric electric conduction and atmospheric displacement current based on the current measured in the external circuit. This present method can be used for the geometric construction of new sensors at the stage of determining the electrical characteristics of the sensor (e.g., effective collecting area). It can support the comprehensive design of a measurement system at the interface between an atmosphere, sensor, and electronic equipment.
A 3D U-Net Based on a Vision Transformer for Radar Semantic Segmentation
Authors: Zhang Tongrui , Fan Yunsheng
Published: December 2023

Radar data can be presented in various forms, unlike visible data. In the field of radar target recognition, most current work involves point cloud data due to computing limitations, but this form of data lacks useful information. This paper proposes a semantic segmentation network to process high-dimensional data and enable automatic radar target recognition. Rather than relying on point cloud data, which is common in current radar automatic target recognition algorithms, the paper suggests using a radar heat map of high-dimensional data to increase the efficiency of radar data use. The radar heat map provides more complete information than point cloud data, leading to more accurate classification results. Additionally, this paper proposes a dimension collapse module based on a vision transformer for feature extraction between two modules with dimension differences during dimension changes in high-dimensional data. This module is easily extendable to other networks with high-dimensional data collapse requirements. The network’s performance is verified using a real radar dataset, showing that the radar semantic segmentation network based on a vision transformer has better performance and fewer parameters compared to segmentation networks that use other dimensional collapse methods.
Fuzzy Controller Implemented for Movement of a Tendon-Driven 3D Robotic Lumbar Spine Mechanism
Authors: Paixão Thuanne , Alvarez Ana Beatriz , Florez Ruben , Palomino-Quispe Facundo
Published: December 2023

Notable efforts have been devoted to the development of biomechanical models of the spine, so the development of a motion system to control the spine becomes expressively relevant. This paper presents a fuzzy controller to manipulate the movement of a 3D robotic mechanism of the lumbar spine, which is driven by tendons. The controller was implemented in Matlab/Simulink R2023a software, MathWorks (Brazil), considering mathematical modeling based on the Lagrangian methodology for simulating the behavior of the lumbar spine dynamic movement. The fuzzy controller was implemented to perform movements of two joints of the 3D robotic mechanism, which consists of five vertebrae grouped into two sets, G1 and G2. The mechanism’s movements are carried out by four servomotors which are driven by readings from two sensors. For control, the linguistic variables of position, velocity and acceleration were used as controller inputs and the torque variables were used for the controller output. The experimental tests were carried out by running the fuzzy controller directly on the 3D physical model (external to the simulation environment) to represent flexion and extension movements analogous to human movements.
A Finger Vein Liveness Detection System Based on Multi-Scale Spatial-Temporal Map and Light-ViT Model
Authors: Chen Liukui , Guo Tengwen , Li Li , Jiang Haiyang , Luo Wenfu , Li Zuojin
Published: December 2023

Prosthetic attack is a problem that must be prevented in current finger vein recognition applications. To solve this problem, a finger vein liveness detection system was established in this study. The system begins by capturing short-term static finger vein videos using uniform near-infrared lighting. Subsequently, it employs Gabor filters without a direct-current (DC) component for vein area segmentation. The vein area is then divided into blocks to compute a multi-scale spatial–temporal map (MSTmap), which facilitates the extraction of coarse liveness features. Finally, these features are trained for refinement and used to predict liveness detection results with the proposed Light Vision Transformer (Light-ViT) model, which is equipped with an enhanced Light-ViT backbone, meticulously designed by interleaving multiple MN blocks and Light-ViT blocks, ensuring improved performance in the task. This architecture effectively balances the learning of local image features, controls network parameter complexity, and substantially improves the accuracy of liveness detection. The accuracy of the Light-ViT model was verified to be 99.63% on a self-made living/prosthetic finger vein video dataset. This proposed system can also be directly applied to the finger vein recognition terminal after the model is made lightweight.
Effect of Household Interventions on Promoting Waste Segregation Behavior at Source: A Systematic Review
Authors: Moeini Babak , Ayubi Erfan , Barati Majid , Bashirian Saeid , Tapak Leili , Ezzati-Rastgar Khadije , Hashemian Maryam
Published: December 2023

Waste segregation at the source is one of the most important strategies of urban waste management and the first environmental priority. This systematic review study was conducted to determine the effects of various interventions to promote household waste segregation behavior. Studies were searched in the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases using the keywords “waste segregation, intervention, randomized controlled trials, and clinical trials”. Through 2 January 2022, two researchers were independently involved in article screening and data abstraction. Inclusion criteria were as follows: experimental and quasi-experimental studies where primary outcomes of the studies included improvement in waste separation behavior, and secondary outcomes of the studies included increased knowledge and improvement in psychological factors. Articles that did not focus on households, studies that focused only on food or electronics separation, and studies that focused only on recycling and its methods were excluded. Of the original 5084 studies, only 26 met the inclusion criteria after reviewing the titles, abstracts, and full texts of the articles. The age of study participants ranged from 15 to 82 years. It seems that most of the studies that suggest higher efficacy consider older age groups for the intervention. Positive results of the interventions were reported in all studies with different ratios; in five studies, the improvement in results was more than 20%. Meta-analysis was not possible because of the diversity of study strategies and outcomes measured. In the studies that lasted longer than two months, people’s waste separation behavior was more permanent. Approaches such as engagement, feedback, and theory-based interventions have been effective in promoting waste separation behavior. Interventions that considered environmental, social, and organizational factors (such as segregation facilities, regular collection of segregated waste, tax exemption, and cooperation of related organizations) in addition to individual factors were more effective and sustainable. For the comparison of studies and meta-analysis of data, it is suggested to use standard criteria such as mean and standard deviation of waste separation behavior and influential structures such as attitude and norm in studies. The results show that it is necessary to use environmental research and ecological approaches and intermittent interventions over time to maintain and continue waste separation behavior. Based on the results of the current research, policy makers and researchers can develop efficient measures to improve waste sorting behavior by using appropriate patterns in society and knowing the effective factors.
Constitutional foundations of the right of land ownership in the Republic of Dagestan in the conditions of market economy
Authors:   Land Reclamation, Land Management and Cadastre Department, FSBEI HE ", Babakhanov S. G. ,   Dagestan State Technical University", Zerbaliev A. M. ,   Land Reclamation, Land Management and Cadastre Department, FSBEI HE "Dagestan State Technical University", Khalilov N. R. ,   Land Reclamation, Land Management and Cadastre Department, FSBEI HE "Dagestan State Technical University", Babakhanova V.S. ,   Legal and Economic Support Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Dagestan
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the issues of legal regulation of land relations, the introduction of the right of private ownership on agricultural land in the Republic of Dagestan, the turnover of agricultural land, and state accounting and registration of real estate in the Republic.
KEMAMPUAN BERBAHASA ANAK DENGAN SINDROM ASPERGER
Authors: Napitupulu Lilis Handayani
Published: December 2023

This study analyses the case of a child 6 years old with Asperger Syndrome with a particularly high specific cognitive, linguistic, and metalinguistic profile. The method of the study is using qualitative methods. The instrument used to measure the child’s ability is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). The test places a high value on answer justification, allowing the interviewer to capture different levels of metalinguistic awareness. Unlike those assessing sonority and sonography, the child provided poor language-linguistic responses on the sonority subtests. These different results are explained in terms of this child's specific difficulties with "open" language systems, such as semantics, despite his excellent "closed" language abilities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of assessing language skills at the aggregate level of gifted children with Asperger syndrome.
PENGGUNAAN MODEL NARATIF EKSPERIENSIAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK DI SMA KATOLIK 2 KABANJAHE
Authors: Sinulingga Aldi Alfrianza , Br Sitepu Maura
Published: December 2023

This research was conducted to find how using the Experiential Narrative model can increase the learning motivation of SMAK 2 Kabanjahe. This study uses a qualitative method. The qualitative method was chosen because it can explore a problem in – depth and can explain in detail explain in detail, from identifying a problem to explaining the solution. In This study used several techniques to collect the data, namely interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subject were 1 tutor, 1 school principal, and 10 social studies class X students. The study result show that: 1) Catholic Religious Education teachers' steps for using the experiential narrative model are reasonable. This can be seen from the teacher's ability to carry out the stages of the experiential narrative model before learning takes place. 2) The use of the experiential narrative model in learning has increased students' learning motivation. This can be seen from the positive response from students when the teacher teaches and the excellent good interaction between the teacher and students.
KEPATUHAN HUKUM KONSULTAN PAJAK KOTA MEDAN TERHADAP KEWAJIBAN PENDAFTARAN BPJS KETENAGAKERJAAN: FAKTOR PENYEBAB DAN KONSEKUENSI HUKUM
Authors: Brahmana Herman , Kuara Glenessa , Sunjoyo Alexandra Martha Santoso , Irawan Agus
Published: December 2023

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan is a public legal entity formed to conduct Social Security programs in the Employment Sector. Participation is mandatory for workers and companies. A tax consultant also acts as an employee and is not exempt from such BPJS obligations. The public often does not comply with regulations due to various obstacles, including many Medan Tax Consultants. The problem in this research is how Medan Tax Consultants comply with such BPJS registration, factors that cause compliance or non-compliance, and legal consequences resulting from such non-compliance. The research is located in Medan and is empirical descriptive-analytical. Samples were taken using a purposive sampling technique of 10% out of 172 population. Data sources consist of primary and secondary data. The research was preceded by a library study and thennterviews (with questionnaires). Then, qualitative analysis is applied, and conclusions are drawn using the deductive approach. The results show that Medan Tax Consultant’s compliance level still needs to be higher. The main factor causing compliance is to get rid of sanctions, while the leadingause of non-compliance is the need to understand the BPJS regulations. The effectiveness of such BPJS regulations among Medan City Tax Consultants is still low and requires continuous supervision from BPJS.
PELANGGARAN HAM TERHADAP KEBEBASAN BERAGAMA: STUDI KASUS KONFLIK ANTAR AGAMA DI INDIA DAN INDONESIA
Authors: Khoerudin Cahya Amai , Pandu Ardyaninggar Pandu
Published: December 2023

Freedom of religion is something that is protected because it involves human rights. Human rights are contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, some regulations regulate the fact that violations of freedom of religion have not only occurred once or twice but have occurred many times. India is one of several countries that experience conflicts regarding freedom of religion, especially between religions, namely Islam and Hinduism. This conflict culminated with the emergence of the ratification of the Amendment to the Indian Citizenship Act (CAB) in 2019 and caused a polemic of riots between Muslims and Hindus. The method of analysis used is a qualitative data analysis method. The research method carried out on the problem this time is the statute approach (statutory approach), case approach (case approach), and explorative research (things that have not been known before), which are all related to this research. Based on the findings of the research conducted and the data obtained that there is still discrimination against religious minorities both in India and Indonesia, the existence of human rights is very concerning. The implications can be achieved by increasing religious tolerance and increasing the importance of human rights, especially freedom of religion, providing a deterrent effect on human rights violators.
OS BENEFÍCIOS DO SABER ESCOLAR PARA OS “HOMENS DE COR” (O EXEMPLO/ RS, 1892-1905)
Authors: Sousa Ricardo Costa de
Published: December 2023

O artigo intenta analisar “os benefícios do saber escolar para os homens de cor” a partir das representações circunscritas no jornal O Exemplo, hebdomadário publicado em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, por um grupo de intelectuais negros. A análise se deteve no recorte temporal de 1892 a 1905, compreendido como primeira e segunda fases do hebdomadário, que se configura na perspectiva da História da Educação, por ser um campo multifacetado e pluridisciplinar que passou a questionar as formas tradicionais de representação dos “homens de cor” na escola. O artigo persegue a seguinte pergunta: Como a editoria e seus colaboradores inscrevem a escola, a instrução e o conhecimento em contraposição à ignorância em O Exemplo? Para responder à pergunta, tomaram-se as contribuições teóricas e metodológicas da História Cultural. O artigo evidencia a bandeira levantada pelos editores e colaboradores do jornal O Exemplo em prol dos benefícios do saber escolar e, por extensão, da instrução e do conhecimento para o melhoramento moral e intelectual dos “homens de cor” em uma sociedade recém-liberta do período escravocrata.
Efeitos da fisioterapia no sistema respiratório de indivíduos com lesões medulares: Revisão de Literatura
Authors: Ramos Eliandra Aparecida , Gemelli de Oliveira Sheila
Published: December 2023

Introdução. Na lesão medular (LM) ocorre uma interrupção dos componentes medulares, levando a ausência de movimentos ou sensibilidades nos níveis abaixo da lesão. Os músculos respiratórios dos indivíduos com LM apresentam fraquezas, a capacidade inspiratória e a capacidade vital reduzem, trazendo um distúrbio restritivo, incompetência de gerar uma contração eficaz, afetando o volume inspiratório, a pressão expiratória máxima e a tosse ineficaz. Objetivo. Identificar os efeitos da fisioterapia no sistema respiratório de indivíduos com LM. Método. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, desenvolvida com artigos publicados no período de 2017 a 2022 nas seguintes bases eletrônicas: PubMed, PEDro e BVS, utilizando os descritores traumatismo da medula espinhal, sistema respiratório, fisioterapia e seus respectivos sinônimos no idioma inglês. Resultados. Foram encontrados 41 artigos, destes 6 artigos foram selecionados e incluídos, onde o maior interesse foi analisar os efeitos das intervenções fisioterapêuticas no sistema respiratório de indivíduos com LM, obtendo-se resultados satisfatórios. Conclusão. Os efeitos das intervenções fisioterapêuticas presentes neste estudo, trazem benefícios aos indivíduos com LM alta, proporcionando uma melhor qualidade de vida e evitando possíveis complicações que possam surgir.
Triagem auditiva neonatal: conhecimento de gestantes atendidas no serviço público
Authors: Fidêncio Vanessa Luisa Destro , Silva Jeniffer Lorrany Pedrosa , Ferreira Dayana Silva Martins , Farias Everton Nascimento Damaceno , Saragossa Marly , Novanta Gabriela Guenther Ribeiro
Published: December 2023

Introdução. A Triagem Auditiva Neonatal Universal (TANU) favorece o diagnóstico precoce da perda auditiva, porém para que sejam atingidos os seus objetivos, é necessário que haja o envolvimento e conscientização da família. Objetivo. Investigar o conhecimento de gestantes atendidas no serviço público sobre a TANU. Método. A coleta de dados foi realizada em duas UBS. Aplicou-se um questionário com 72 gestantes a respeito da TANU, diagnóstico precoce da deficiência auditiva e indicadores de risco para a deficiência auditiva (IRDA). Resultados. A maioria das participantes apresentava ensino médio completo e estava em sua primeira gestação. O total de 68,41% afirmou não ter recebido orientações sobre o desenvolvimento auditivo durante o pré-natal. Apesar de já terem ouvido falar sobre a TANU, mais de 90% desconheciam a legislação acerca do teste. Há desconhecimento quanto a IRDA importantes. Mais da metade das participantes relatou que não saberia explicar a importância da realização da TANU. Conclusão. Há desconhecimento das gestantes atendidas no serviço público a respeito de diversos aspectos sobre a TANU, o que pode implicar em diagnósticos tardios da perda auditiva em crianças.
Distribution characteristics of the free-roaming dog population of the western area of Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga: Developing a GIS for biosecurity and animal welfare projects
Authors: Aguilar Glenn D. , de Felice Vanya
Published: December 2023

The free-roaming dog population of Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga, is a ubiquitous, well-known and persistent feature of the island. Information on the quantity, condition and spatial distribution characteristics of these dogs is needed for projects aimed at improving biosecurity conditions in different impacted sectors of society, while addressing the management of an animal associated with humans. Health and safety of the human population, agriculture and biodiversity are directly affected by the presence of free-roaming dogs in Tongan communities. A survey conducted over western Tongatapu recorded locations of free-roaming dogs sighted when driving along the roads of 12 towns and villages. Locations were recorded using an iPad and the mobile application Collector for ArcGIS. A total of 1152 dogs was recorded, mostly within villages and residential roads. Patterns of spatial distribution of dog locations were described using kernel density, hotspot analysis, and cluster and outlier analysis tools available in ArcGIS Pro. Using the species distribution modelling algorithms Maxent and random forest (RF), the suitability of the entire island for free-roaming dogs was determined using as input the dog locations and environmental variables consisting of population, land use and road types. Results of both algorithms show that roads and residential areas consistently show the highest probability of free-roaming dog presence. The RF algorithm also produced maps that show predictions of the values of other variables collected during the survey, including body-condition scores, age group and sex types over the entire island. Overall, the maps produced and the database created contribute a baseline biosecurity knowledge-base supporting rational decision-making and governance for the island.
TÜRK HUKUKUNDA HAKSIZ TAHRİKİN UYGULANMASINDA EŞİTSİZLİK ALGISI
Authors: KAHRAMAN Recep
Published: December 2023

Türk Ceza Kanunu’nda haksız tahrik, ceza sorumluluğunu azaltan bir neden olarak düzenlenmiştir. Haksız fiilin neden olduğu hiddet veya şiddetli elem, kusur yeteneğini etkilemekte ve davranışlarını kontrol etme yeteneği zayıflayan fail de mağdura karşı suç işlemektedir. Kadına karşı işlenen özellikle kasten öldürme suçlarının hemen hemen tamamında, suçun haksız tahrikin etkisiyle işlendiği savunması ileri sürülmekte; haksız tahrikin unsurlarının hatalı değerlendirilmesiyle birlikte de erkek fail lehine ayrımcılık yapıldığına dair bir algı oluşmaktadır. Hiddet veya şiddetli eleme neden olabilecek hangi davranışların haksız fiil olarak kabul edileceği, haksız fiilin sonucunda ortaya çıkması gereken hiddet veya şiddetli elemin ne olduğu; haksız fiil ve hiddet veya şiddetli elemin somut olayda belirlenmesi için hangi ölçüt ya da ölçütlerin dikkate alınması gerektiği; haksız fiil ile tepki arasında açık orantısızlık mevcut olduğunda haksız tahrik kurumunun hangi ölçüde ceza sorumluluğunu etkileyeceği gibi hususlara dair yorum farklılıkları, erkek fail lehine hukuki açıdan tatmin edici olmayan kararların verilebilmesine neden olabilmektedir. Bu durum, haksız tahrik kurumunun erkeklik indirimi olarak algılanmasına ve böylece kadına yönelik işlenen suçlarda ceza hukukunun etkinliğinin azalmasına neden olmaktadır.
ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL TERHADAP PENJUALAN PADA PT. GROWTH ASIA
Authors: Farida Sagala  , Arthur Simanjuntak  , Lamria Sagala  , Mitha Christina Ginting
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out how the implementation of internal sales control runseffectively and efficiently. Claims internal control is very important so that claims are received on time.PT. Growth Asia is a foundry company. Documentation and interviews are used as data collectionmethods. The research method used in this research is narrative qualitative. Analytical technology usesdata reduction techniques, data visualization, and data verification. The results of the study show thatinternal component controls in sales control are effective because internal component controls alreadyexist within the company and credit limits apply. The results of this study also indicate that internalcontrol over receivables is quite effective in terms of a clear division of labor, where more than onedepartment handles receivable collection. sales level of PT. Asia's growth accelerated from 2020-2021,demonstrating that internal sales controls are working effectively
LEVERAGE, PROFITABILITY DAN KINERJA KEUANGAN: BUKTI DARI PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Stevany Febreany
Published: December 2023

Global economic conditions are experiencing a slowdown and the Covid-19 pandemic will have an impact on the construction sector in terms of project continuity and raw materials including a shift or relocation of the budget to focus on handling Covid-19. The purpose of this study to determine the effect of leverage and profitability partially and simultaneously on the company's financial performance. The research method is using secondary data, quantitative analysis. The finding are leverage and profitability have a partial effect on the company's financial performance, the results in the study of leverage have a negative effect and profitability have not significant effect. Leverage and profitability have a simultaneous effect on the company's  financial performance.
Pengaruh Citra Merek dan Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Kosmetik Purbasari di Jakarta Timur
Authors: Alfina Ramawati  , Amanda Setiorini
Published: December 2023

This study was conducted to determine the effect of brand image and price on purchasing decisions either simultaneously or partially on Purbasari Cosmetic Products in East Jakarta. The sampling technique in this study was carried out by the accidental sampling technique. The sample used in this study was 100 respondents who were taken from the population of consumers or buyers of Purbasari Cosmetics Obtaining data using a questionnaire with a differential semantic scale. Data analysis in this study is quantitative using multiple linear regression. The results of tests conducted, it was found the fact that Brand Image and Price simultaneously have a positive and significant influence on purchase decisions.
Una mirada sobre los “Antecedentes del Conflicto” por las Islas Malvinas
Authors: Vetri Edgardo Gastón
Published: December 2023

Este artículo explora las circunstancias que rodearon la decisión adoptada por la conducción estratégica nacional, en la etapa previa a la confrontación armada entre la República Argentina y el Reino Unido de la Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte. Para acercarnos a ellas, nos apoyaremos en los “Antecedentes del Conflicto” del Informe Rattenbach, en las declaraciones testimoniales, documentos recabados y producidos por la Comisión para el Análisis y Evaluación de las Responsabilidades del Conflicto del Atlántico Sur, que se encuentran anexados al Informe Final, como así también, en otros documentos. Dado que en el transcurso de cuatro décadas se ha escrito profusamente sobre el tema, procuraremos abordar los sucesos desde la contemporaneidad del Informe Final. Sin pretender cerrar el debate, nos enfocaremos en la reacción y en la apreciación realizada por el Poder Ejecutivo Nacional, al momento de tomar la decisión, buscando develar que la racionalidad para el empleo del poder militar, no constituye per se una opción estratégica inválida. Su invalidez surge cuando las decisiones provienen de reacciones, provocadas por el antagonista, que se imponen a una apreciación racional de la realidad.
Piketty, Thomas (2022).
Authors: Prol Agustín
Published: December 2023

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Ortaokul Matematik Öğretmen Adaylarının Matematiksel Modelleme Uygulamalarını Planlama Süreçleri
Authors: İNAN TUTKUN Mukaddes , KAYHAN ALTAY Mesture
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada, ortaokul matematik öğretmen adaylarının ders imecesi boyunca matematiksel modelleme öğretiminde öğretmen yeterliklerinden biri olan öğretme boyutunda yer alan matematiksel modelleme problemleriyle uygulamayı planlama süreçlerindeki değişimin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Nitel bir durum çalışması olan araştırma, teorik eğitim ve uygulama olmak üzere iki boyutta gerçekleştirilmiştir. Matematiksel modelleme ile ilgili teorik eğitim alan öğretmen adayları iki farklı matematiksel modelleme problemi için uygulama planı hazırlamış ve bu planlarını sınıf ortamında hayata geçirmişlerdir. Planlama süreçlerinden elde edilen veriler nitel veri analiz yöntemleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, ders imecesi modelinin, öğretmen adaylarının matematiksel modelleme problemleriyle uygulama planlama süreçlerine önemli katkılarının olduğunu göstermiştir. Öğretmen adaylarının ayrıntılı planlama süreçlerinden geçtikleri ve planlarında benzerliklerin yanı sıra önemli farklılıkların olduğu görülmüştür.
riesgo de lavado de activos en la transferencia internacional de futbolistas
Authors: Barrera Alvira César
Published: December 2023

En el presente artículo se realiza un análisis de la forma en la que los blanqueadores de activos han procurado desviar sus actividades criminales de sectores muy regulados como el financiero, a otros con gran movimiento de dinero y con menor normatividad como la transferencia internacional de futbolistas. En el estudio se evidencian los esfuerzos realizados por los Estados y las organizaciones que regulan el fútbol a nivel mundial y regional, para evitar ser utilizados para el blanqueo de capitales.
ENTREVISTA COM SYLVIA MARZANO - UROLOGISTA, TERAPEUTA SEXUAL, DE CASAL E DE FAMÍLIA
Authors: Fagundes Tereza Cristina Pereira Carvalho
Published: December 2023

Formada em 1978 pela Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Sylvia Marzano tornou-se especialista em Cirurgia e Urologia Pediátricas de 1979 a 1982, pelo Hospital Infantil Darcy Vargas em São Paulo. Associada SBRASH trabalha, atualmente, como médica urologista do ambulatório de especialidade – AMA-E Jardim Guairacá, da Prefeitura de São Paulo, em parceria com a Associação Paulista para o Desenvolvimento da Medicina (SPDM) da Escola Paulista de Medicina. É também Professora e supervisora do Curso de Pós-graduação em Terapia Sexual do Centro Universitário Salesiano (UNISAL) e do Curso de Sexologia Clínica do Instituto Brasileiro de Ciências Médicas (IBCMED).
Generalized Sparse Regression Codes for Short Block Lengths
Authors: Kumar Sinha Madhusudan , kannu arun pachai
Published: December 2023

Sparse Regression Code (SPARC) connects the sparse signal recovery framework with the error control coding techniques. In this paper, we focus on improving the block error performance of SPARC in short block length regime over the AWGN channel. Towards that, we introduce suitable candidates for dictionary matrices in real and complex fields using Gold sequences and mutually unbiased bases (MUB). We propose two generalizations of SPARC (GSPARC), develop a greedy decoder called Match and Decode (MAD) algorithm, and provide its analytical noiseless recovery guarantees. We propose a parallel greedy search technique called parallel MAD (PMAD) to improve performance. We describe the applicability of GSPARC with PMAD decoder for multi-user channels, providing a non-orthogonal multiple access scheme. We present numerical results comparing the block error rate (BLER) performance of the proposed algorithms for GSPARC in AWGN channels in the short block length regime. The PMAD decoder gives better BLER than the approximate message-passing decoder for SPARC. GSPARC with PMAD gives comparable and competitive BLER performance compared to other existing codes. In multi-user channels, GSPARC with PMAD decoder outperforms the sphere packing lower bounds of an orthogonal multiple access scheme with the same spectral efficiency.
Analyzing Biomedical Datasets with Symbolic Tree Adaptive Resonance Theory
Authors: Petrenko Sasha , Hier Daniel , Obafemi-Ajayi Tayo , Bone Mary , Timpson Erik , Speight Michael
Published: December 2023

Biomedical datasets distill many mechanisms of human diseases, linking diseases to genes and phenotypes (signs and symptoms of disease), genetic mutations to altered protein structures, and altered proteins to changes in molecular functions and biological processes. It is desirable to gain new insights from these data, especially with regard to the uncovering of hierarchical structures relating disease variants. However, analysis to this end has proven difficult due to the complexity of the connections between multicategorical symbolic data. This article proposes Symbolic Tree Adaptive Resonance Theory (START), with additional supervised, Dual-Vigilance (DV-START), and Distributed Dual-Vigilance (DDV-START) formulations, for the clustering of multicategorical symbolic data from biomedical datasets by demonstrating its utility in clustering variants of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease using genomic, phenotypic, and proteomic data.

AUTHORS NOTE: this article outlines the Symbolic Tree Adaptive Resonance Theory (START) machine learning algorithm, which is unrelated to the similarly named Spectral Timing Adaptive Resonance Theory (START) explanatory neural network model.
A Primer on Ray-Tracing: Shooting and Bouncing Ray Method
Authors: Ahmed Yasir , Reed Jeffrey
Published: December 2023

Ray-tracing is a promising alternative for Radio Frequency Planning particularly in urban areas. There are two fundamental techniques used for ray-tracing namely Shooting and Bouncing Rays and Method of Images. In this paper, we focus on the former and present simulation results for an urban scenario in the city of Helsinki. We also give an insight into how the Shooting and Bouncing Ray method can be implemented using basic linear algebra techniques. We show that ray-tracing can be used to evaluate the performance improvement attained through electromagnetic reflectors. Finally, we close the discussion by outlining the existing challenges and the way forward.
Current challenges of implementing ETSI EN 303 645 as a baseline security standard for consumer IoT security certification
Authors: Körner Felix , Schäfer Pascal , Ahmadi Samim , Schnor Bettina , Zwingmann Holger
Published: December 2023

Consumer IoT devices are primarily used by people who have limited
understanding of cybersecurity. For this reason, it is incumbent upon
the manufacturer to set up the consumer IoT device securely. However,
implementing such measures is costly and often not done voluntarily by
manufacturers. Since regulation is necessary, several standardization
organizations worldwide are working on security certification of
Consumer IoT devices. This paper provides an overview of the current
challenges in certifying consumer IoT devices according to the
specifications based on the ETSI EN 303 645 and TS 103 701. We present
the assessment of two Consumer IoT devices, which gives an insight into
the different involved certification players and exposes challenges and
weaknesses of the certification process. Furthermore, interviews were
conducted with certification bodies that provide consumer IoT security
certification. The interviews highlighted some further challenges and
suggestions for improvement of the ETSI EN 303 645 ecosystem.
Electro-Thermal Homogenization of HTS Stacks and Roebel Cables for Machine Applications
Authors: Klop Casper , Mellerud Runar , Hartmann Christian , Nøland Jonas Kristiansen
Published: December 2023

This paper presents a homogenized electro-thermal model for high-temperature superconductor (HTS) stacks made of multiple REBCO tapes, which reduces the computational complexity of their thermal analysis. The electromagnetic analysis is performed in both the H- and T–A-formulation. An average heat capacity and an orthotropic heat conductivity are derived for the equivalent thermal properties of the HTS coil. The proposed homogenization method is verified to produce the same results as the full model with an error below 5% for a range of scenarios, including transport losses, magnetization losses, AC frequencies from 50 to 300 Hz and a temperature range from 25 to 80 K. Finally, the model is applied to study a permanent magnet motor with HTS armature windings, and is verified to produce accurate results as long as the stabilizer eddy current losses are low. Compared to the full multilayer model, the newly proposed model allows for the use of a significantly coarser mesh, which reduces the computation time by an order of magnitude.
A Historical and Current Review of Extended Reality Technologies and Applications
Authors: Joskowicz Jose
Published: December 2023

This paper provides a review of Extended Reality (ER) technologies and applications. The different technologies related to ER, such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality are introduced and explained, following an historical perspective. The basic technical concepts behind these technologies are briefly explained. Current applications are presented, including references to actual tools and systems, in order to clarify the concepts and the potential of the technologies. 
The Role of the Programming Trajectory in the Power Dissipation Dynamics and Energy Consumption of Memristive Devices
Authors: Miranda Enrique
Published: December 2023

 Tuning the conductance of a memristive device is a  process that requires energy and involves power dissipation. In  this letter, the role the memory state programming strategy plays  in this connection is investigated. To this end, the device model  equations representing the electron transport and metal  ion/oxygen vacancy displacement caused by the application of an external signal must be solved consistently. However, if instead of  considering the applied voltage as the model input, a memory state  trajectory is assumed, the model equations can be decoupled  allowing an analytic description of the problem. In order to  accomplish this objective a more accurate version of the dynamic  memdiode model is used which incorporates additional physical  considerations in the characteristic switching times. It is  demonstrated that alternative trajectories (concave, convex, and  sigmoidal) lead to a variety of energy consumption-maximum  dissipated power relationships indicating the key role played by  the selected programming strategy. This kind of study contributes  to the basic understanding of the writing process of memristors (synaptic weight assignment) and sheds light on its electrical  consequences.  
Multi-Resonator Wireless Inductive Power Link for Wearables on the 2D Surface and Implants in 3D Space of the Human Body
Authors: Saha Reepa , Kaffash Zohreh , Mirbozorgi S. Abdollah
Published: December 2023

This paper presents a novel resonance-based, adaptable, and flexible inductive wireless power transmission (WPT) link for powering implantable and wearable devices throughout the human body. The proposed design provides a comprehensive solution for wirelessly delivering power, sub-micro to hundreds of milliwatts, to deep-tissue implantable devices (3D space of human body) and surface-level wearable devices (2D surface of human skin) safely and seamlessly. The link comprises a belt-fitted transmitter (Belt-Tx) coil equipped with a power amplifier (PA) and a data demodulator unit, two resonator clusters (to cover upper-body and lower-body), and a receiver (Rx) unit that consists of receiver load and resonator coils, rectifier, microcontroller, and data modulator units for implementing a closed-loop power control (CLPC) mechanism. All coils are tuned at 13.56 MHz, FCC-approved ISM band. Novel customizable configurations of resonators in the clusters, parallel for implantable devices and cross-parallel for wearable devices and vertically oriented implants, ensure uniform power delivered to the load, PDL, enabling natural Tx power localization toward the Rx unit. The proposed design is modeled, simulated, and optimized using ANSYS HFSS software. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is calculated under 1.5 W/kg, indicating the design’s safety for the human body. The proposed link is implemented, and its performance is characterized. For both the parallel cluster (implant) and cross-parallel cluster (wearable) scenarios, the measured results indicate: 1) an upper-body PDL exceeding 350 mW with a Power Transfer Efficiency (PTE) reaching 25%, and 2) a lower-body PDL surpassing 360 mW with a PTE of up to 20%, while covering up to 92% of the human body.
Advancing HRI with BILA: A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Ngo-Hoang Dai-Long
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates the pivotal role of artificial languages, with a specific focus on BILA, in addressing challenges in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). By delving into the complexities of speech recognition and technological constraints, the study introduces BILA as a groundbreaking solution. The research encompasses the design, implementation, and evaluation phases, emphasizing its transformative potential in enhancing user-robot interactions.
The role of zoological gardens in the multiple origins of Italian Primatology
Authors: Gippoliti Spartaco
Published: December 2023

The scientific role of zoological gardens has received scanty attention even in cases, such as Italian Primatology, where they seemed to have played a considerable role, especially in the field of behavioral studies. Notably, the relationship between zoos and primatology in Italy is much longer than the 40 years of life of official Primatology. The history of this relationship and connections between zoos and primatologists can reveal not only much about zoo philosophy but also about the origin of Italian Primatology. Among the various aspects that deserve attention is the history of increased interest toward issues such as primate conservation and welfare.
Authors: Putri Elisyah , Yarham M.
Published: December 2023

Hukum Larangan Praktek Monopoli dan Persaingan Usaha Tidak Sehat Nomor 5 Tahun 1999 (UU Persaingan Usaha) merupakan salah satu upaya pemerintah untuk menyediakan kepastian usaha bagi pelaku usaha dalam situasi persaingan yang sehat dan wajar, demikian tidak menyebabkan terjadinya pemusatan kekuatan ekonomi pada pelaku usaha tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan perlindungan hukum terhadap Usaha Kecil dan Menengah Badan Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) dalam hukum persaingan usaha di Indonesia dan untuk mengetahui peran local pemerintah, Banda Aceh dan Aceh Besar, dalam mendukung upaya perlindungan khususnya terkait dengan ekspansi yang dilakukan Perusahaan Pante Pirak. Penelitian ini menggabungkan dua metode dari segi yuridis normatif dan empiris (sosiologi). Analisis dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan analisis deskriptif disajikan; menganalisis perlindungan UKM di bawah hukum persaingan usaha dan kemudian digabungkan dengan penelitian lapangan untuk memahami peran masyarakat lokal pemerintah dalam mendukung perlindungan tersebut. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada ketentuan dalam undang-undang persaingan usaha yang secara tegas memberikan dukungan kepada UKM, namun bentuknya terlihat melalui dukungan keputusan oleh Komite Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (KPPU). Lokal Dukungan pemerintah terhadap UKM belum diwujudkan dalam bentuk undang-undang, namun sudah ada merupakan upaya untuk lebih mendukung bisnis lokal dibandingkan pemberi kerja nasional melalui kebijakan. Meskipun bersifat kasuistis dan sangat sulit untuk menjamin kelestariannya.