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East-West Cultural Exchange in the Coldest Years of the Cold War: A Case Study of Poland and the Netherlands (1950–1956)
Authors: Wenderski Michał
Published: April 2024

Abstract: This article explores international cultural relationships between the Netherlands and Poland in one of the coldest periods of the Cold War, namely the first half of the 1950s. Even though in the analysed period, East-West cultural relations remained overshadowed by growing international tensions, they did exist, as exemplified by the two countries in question and their relations between 1950 and 1956. This case study aims to illustrate how the 'smaller powers' of the Cold War conflict shaped and implemented their international cultural policies, as well as to shed light on the scale and nature of cultural relations that took place across the Iron Curtain at that difficult time.
How backstory and direct address reformulate the Shakespearean character on television: The case of the missing psychological motivation for House of Cards’ Frank Underwood
Authors: García Brenda J. Robles
Published: April 2024

This article delves into narrative elements of direct address and backstory in television, focusing on House of Cards (2012–19), Shakespeare’s Richard III and Game of Thrones (2011–19). Comparing dramaturgical approaches in stage plays and TV series, the study highlights House of Cards’ unique incorporation of a pragmatic use of the direct address to create ‘world-view’ for character exploration. The analysis extends to Game of Thrones, emphasizing Tyrion Lannister’s self-descriptive addresses revealing a psychological struggle rooted in rejection and backstory. The article proposes a methodological framework linking first lines or direct addresses to character backstories, emphasizing the role of self-descriptive asides in character creation. It introduces the concept of a ‘psychological motivational arc’ within character arcs, exploring how direct addresses contribute to nonlinear character development. Concluding with an in-depth examination of House of Cards’ Frank Underwood, it scrutinizes Willimon’s ‘show, don’t tell’ approach, questioning its potential limitations on character depth and challenging traditional screenwriting advice. The analysis unravels the interplay between direct address, backstory, and character development in television series, offering insights into evolving narrative techniques and their implications for contemporary screenwriting.
Transverse Myelitis as a Presenting Symptom of Celiac Disease
Authors: Moore Megan Elizabeth , Talat Fawad , Talanian Michael , Allison Harmony
Published: April 2024

Celiac disease (CD) is associated with several neurological diseases. We report a case of a 25-year-old man with CD that was discovered during hospitalization for acute transverse myelitis. The diagnosis of CD was suspected after positive serological tests and was confirmed with duodenal biopsy. Steroid pulse therapy and plasma exchange stabilized the patient's condition. The patient started a gluten-free diet and rituximab therapy before discharge. Although the association of CD with various neurological diseases is well established, this case report describes a less explored association between CD and transverse myelitis.
Directional dependency of mechanical properties in gallium phosphide semiconducting material
Authors: Bioud Nadhira
Published: April 2024

The aims of this contibution is to investigate the directional dependency of mechanical properties of gallium phosphide (GaP) semiconduct-ing material using the experimental stiffness elastic constants Cij reported in the litterature. These characteristics are visible by analysis and visualization of elastic tensors. The spatial dependencies of the Young’s modulus, linear compressibility, shear modulus, and Poisson’s ratio in GaP binary compound were calculated and schematized in graphical representations. Data analysis shows that the maximum value Emax of Young's modulus was estimated at around 166.7 GPa, while its minimum value Emin was estimated at around 102.5 GPa, which gives a ratio of approximately Emax/Emin ≈ 1.63, while for the Poisson’s ratio υ, the maximum value υmax of υ was estimated at around 0.43, while its minimum value υmin was estimated at 0.025, which gives a rate of approximately υmax/υmin ≈ 17.5. The Debye temperature was also calculated, it is estimated at about 482.4 K, it is in good agreement with the experimental one (493 K) reported in the litterature, and the deviation between these two values is less than 2.2%.
Recommendations for blood sampling in emergency departments from the European Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM), European Society for Emergency Nursing (EuSEN), and European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) Working Group for the Preanalytical Phase. Executive summary
Authors: Garcia-Castrillo Luis , Cadamuro Janne , Dodt Christoph , Lauwaert Door , Hachimi-Idrissi Said , Van Der Linden Christien , Bergs Jochen , Costelloe Sean , Grossmann Florian , Koca Ayca , Palomäki Ari , Ruiz Jose Luis , Stonys Ricardas , Thorsteinsdottir Thordís Katrín , von Meyer Alexander , Vermeersch Pieter , Abellas Alvarez Maria Concepción , Eker Pinar , Golea Adela , Kurland Lisa , Lippi Giuseppe , Zhilenkova Yulia , Sehmi Kawaldip
Published: April 2024

Aim

Blood Sampling Guidelines have been developed to target European emergency medicine-related professionals involved in the blood sampling process (e.g. physicians, nurses, phlebotomists working in the ED), as well as laboratory physicians and other related professionals. The guidelines population focus on adult patients. The development of these blood sampling guidelines for the ED setting is based on the collaboration of three European scientific societies that have a role to play in the preanalytical phase process: EuSEN, EFLM, and EUSEM. The elaboration of the questions was done using the PICO procedure, literature search and appraisal was based on the GRADE methodology. The final recommendations were reviewed by an international multidisciplinary external review group.

Results

The document includes the elaborated recommendations for the selected sixteen questions. Three in pre-sampling, eight regarding sampling, three post-sampling, and two focus on quality assurance. In general, the quality of the evidence is very low, and the strength of the recommendation in all the questions has been rated as weak. The working group in four questions elaborate the recommendations, based mainly on group experience, rating as good practice.

Conclusions

The multidisciplinary working group was considered one of the major contributors to this guideline. The lack of quality information highlights the need for research in this area of the patient care process. The peculiarities of the emergency medical areas need specific considerations to minimise the possibility of errors in the preanalytical phase.
Energy management system for a small town to enhance quality of life
Authors: Elbarassi Fatma , Alouri Yara , Qusef Abdallah D. , Alsalhi Najeh Rajeh , Murad Sharefa , Al-Dawoodi Aras
Published: April 2024

The study proposes a simplified energy management system (EMS) that can be a useful tool for small towns with a majority of middle-class residents who are looking to improve their quality of life while lowering energy expenditures and having a smaller environmental effect. This article examines the advantages of setting up an EMS in a small community and offers guidance on how to do so. The system is composed of a wind turbine and a gas turbine. The latter can be fueled either from natural gas or from biogas. The system has been implemented in Matlab/Simulink and executed with real-world data that is publicly available. The research presented in this article can assist small towns in developing an environmentally friendly EMS that will improve citizens’ quality of life, where the results have shown continuity of service for the system over many hours with cheap or even free electricity.
Seismic analysis of RC building with plan irregularity in Baghdad/Iraq to obtain the optimal behavior
Authors: Hasan Hussein Hakim , Arif Weaam Majeed , Sulaiman Emadaldeen Abdulameer
Published: April 2024

A study was conducted for four-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure existing in Baghdad-Iraq (residential building) to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the equivalent lateral force procedure (ELFP) analysis and the response spectrum model (RSA) according to Iraqi seismic code (ISC 2016) for designing and analyzing irregular buildings. The building was classified as an irregular in plan according to American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE 7-16). The seismic behavior of the building was investigated by verifying many parameters: the ratio of shear demand to shear strength on the columns (

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Couple effects of multi-impact damage and CAI capability on NCF composites
Authors: Zhang Yuxuan , Yan Shi , Jiang Lili , Fan Tiancong , Zhai Junjun , Li Hanhua
Published: April 2024

In this study, the mechanical properties of non-crimp fabric (NCF) composite laminates under low-velocity impact and compression after impact (CAI) tests were studied by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Digital image correlation (DIC) techniques. The impact response under different impact times, impact angles, and impact distance is studied. Similarly, in CAI test, DIC technique is used to reveal the whole process of NCF composite compression failure, and SEM is used to reveal the microscopic failure form. The experimental results show that the impact damage process of NCF composites has strong directivity. The concrete manifestation is that the internal failure will extend along the paving direction at the failure layer. The peak load generated under 20 J impact energy is about 1/2 of that under 40 J impact energy. The impact distance is one of the important factors affecting the coupling effect of multiple impacts, and the impact angle has little effect on the internal damage extension. The proportion of internal damage area also supports the relevant view, that is, the average difference in the proportion of internal damage area under different impact distance is about 5%, while the average difference in the proportion of internal damage area under different impact angles is about 3%. During the compression process, the main failure mode is shear failure and the failure mode is brittle fracture. The oblique fracture occurs only when the oblique is 45° and the impact distance is large (50 mm). The impact angle has little effect on the residual compression performance of NCF.
Synthesis and characterization of a novel ternary magnetic composite for the enhanced adsorption capacity to remove organic dyes
Authors: Osman Haitham , Alsaiari Norah Salem , Amari Abdelfattah , Tahoon Mohamed A.
Published: April 2024

Using an easy mechanical agitation process at room temperature, a metal–organic framework (MOF) based on metallic Zn(ii), organic linker benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (Zn-BTC), Fe3O4 nanoparticles, and nanocellulose are combined to create a novel composite material called Fe3O4/NC/MOF. Various tools were used to characterize the created composite. Congo red, Basic Blue 54 (BB 54), Basic Violet 14 (BV 14), and Acid red 88 (AR 88) dyes were effectively eliminated from water using Fe3O4/NC/MOF. A number of variables were investigated, including pH, temperature, contact time, initial dye concentration, and adsorbent dosage. To understand the specific adsorption process, a number of kinetic models were used, including the intra-particle diffusion model, Elovich’s kinetic model, pseudo-first-order, and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. The most accurate description of dye sorption kinetics comes from the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Also, the Langmuir model is more accurate to describe isotherms than Freundlich and Temkin models. Furthermore, thermodynamic parameters were obtained and examined, including enthalpy (ΔH), Gibbs free energy (ΔG), and entropy (ΔS). After four cycles, the Fe3O4/NC/MOF demonstrated good recyclability. According to experimental research, this adsorbent is promising to enhance the quality of environmental water that has been tainted with organic dyes.
Cerebral autoregulation, spreading depolarization, and implications for targeted therapy in brain injury and ischemia
Authors: Carlson Andrew P. , Mayer Andrew R. , Cole Chad , van der Horn Harm J. , Marquez Joshua , Stevenson Taylor C. , Shuttleworth C. William
Published: April 2024

Cerebral autoregulation is an intrinsic myogenic response of cerebral vasculature that allows for preservation of stable cerebral blood flow levels in response to changing systemic blood pressure. It is effective across a broad range of blood pressure levels through precapillary vasoconstriction and dilation. Autoregulation is difficult to directly measure and methods to indirectly ascertain cerebral autoregulation status inherently require certain assumptions. Patients with impaired cerebral autoregulation may be at risk of brain ischemia. One of the central mechanisms of ischemia in patients with metabolically compromised states is likely the triggering of spreading depolarization (SD) events and ultimately, terminal (or anoxic) depolarization. Cerebral autoregulation and SD are therefore linked when considering the risk of ischemia. In this scoping review, we will discuss the range of methods to measure cerebral autoregulation, their theoretical strengths and weaknesses, and the available clinical evidence to support their utility. We will then discuss the emerging link between impaired cerebral autoregulation and the occurrence of SD events. Such an approach offers the opportunity to better understand an individual patient’s physiology and provide targeted treatments.
Des initiatives du Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys pour soutenir la synergie entre les écoles, les familles immigrantes et la communauté
Authors: Gosselin-Gagné Justine , Gagnon Sébastien , Gagné Sylvie
Published: April 2024

Depuis plusieurs années, le Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (CSSMB) accueille de nombreux élèves immigrants récemment arrivés au Québec. Puisque certains d’entre eux sont à risque de vivre des difficultés sur le plan socioscolaire, nous cherchons constamment à déployer les ressources nécessaires pour les soutenir. Dans le cadre de cet article, nous présentons différentes initiatives que nous avons développées, en cohérence avec les résultats de plusieurs recherches, afin de favoriser la synergie entre les écoles, les familles immigrantes et nos partenaires externes, dans une perspective de soutien à la réussite éducative de nos élèves.
Quand la perception teinte la relation : regards d’acteurs et d’actrices scolaires sur des familles d’immigration récente ayant un∙e enfant considéré∙e en situation de grand retard scolaire
Authors: Audet Geneviève , Plante Thibodeau Stéphanie , Amireault Valérie , Jetté Marilou , Dufour France
Published: April 2024

Plus du quart des élèves du Centre de services scolaire de Montréal sont né∙e∙s à l’extérieur du Canada. Parmi eux, plusieurs sont considéré∙e∙s en situation de grand retard scolaire (SGRS). Nous nous sommes intéressées aux relations école-famille du point de vue d’acteurs et d’actrices scolaires (n=15), soit à leur perception des familles immigrantes nouvellement arrivées ayant un∙e enfant en SGRS et à leur collaboration avec celles-ci. L’analyse menée permet de mettre en lumière de quelles manières le regard posé sur les familles par les acteurs et d’actrices scolaires influence la relation qu’ils et elles construisent avec celles-ci.
Un camp éducatif estival pour élèves allophones récemment immigré·e·s : échos d’une expérience en milieu communautaire à Montréal
Authors: Lafortune Gina , Amireault Valérie , Gauthier Charles , Dutil Rachelle , Dorcelus Cetoute Célimène
Published: April 2024

Cet article présente l’expérience d’un camp d’été éducatif pour élèves allophones récemment immigré·e·s mis en œuvre par l’organisme communautaire le Centre Lasallien St-Michel à Montréal durant l’été 2021. Partant du constat que ces élèves perdaient certains acquis linguistiques durant la période estivale, le camp avait pour objectif de les soutenir durant l’été afin qu’ils et elles soient mieux préparé·e·s pour les apprentissages au retour en classe et que leur intégration scolaire et sociale soit facilitée. L’équipe de recherche a accompagné le Centre Lasallien durant le projet et a cherché à mettre en lumière les pratiques et les activités linguistiques et socioculturelles les plus efficientes pour les élèves.
Accompagner l’intégration des élèves réfugié.e.s et de leurs parents à l’école : analyse du développement du dispositif AIS-Scolaire
Authors: Radhouane Myriam
Published: April 2024

Aujourd’hui, les questions relatives à la scolarisation des élèves réfugié.e.s prennent de plus en plus d’ampleur et s’avèrent particulièrement complexes. S’emparant de ces enjeux, le canton de Genève a développé le dispositif AIS-Scolaire visant à soutenir l’intégration des élèves réfugié.e.s et de leur famille grâce à la présence d’accompagnatrices scolaires, œuvrant comme l’un des maillons clés de l’intégration, notamment grâce à leur maitrise de la langue maternelle des bénéficiaires du projet. Cet article rend compte des résultats d’une recherche portant sur le développement du dispositif, sur son fonctionnement et ses potentielles retombées.
Soutenir le développement professionnel d’intervenant.e.s école-famille-communauté en milieu défavorisé montréalais : faire dialoguer pratique, accompagnement et recherche
Authors: Cyr Johanne , Pierre Lude , Denis Dominic , Roussel Martin , Audet Geneviève
Published: April 2024

Une école montréalaise pour tous (UÉMPT) est un programme ministériel dont la mission est de contribuer à la réussite éducative de tous les élèves issu.e.s des milieux défavorisés montréalais. Depuis 2021, nous animons un groupe de codéveloppement à l’intérieur duquel des personnes intervenantes école-famille-communauté (IÉFC), des ressources professionnelles d’UÉMPT et une chercheuse universitaire interrogent les contours du rôle d’IÉFC et les manières dont il se déploie spécifiquement en contexte défavorisé montréalais. Dans cet article, nous mettrons en lumière comment, en faisant dialoguer pratique, accompagnement et recherche, nous considérons soutenir le développement professionnel des personnes participantes.
Les collaborations école-famille immigrante-communauté (ÉFiC) : multiplier les voix et les regards pour mieux comprendre comment les soutenir
Authors: Gosselin-Gagné Justine , Audet Geneviève
Published: April 2024

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Methods of preference aggregation in group recommender systems
Authors: Gorbatenko Anastasiia A. , Hodovychenko Mykola A.
Published: April 2024

The rapid growth of data volumes has led to information overload, which impedes informed decision-making. To solve this problem, recommender systems have emerged that analyze user preferences and offer relevant products on their own. One type of recommender system is group recommender systems, which are designed to facilitate collaborative decision-making, increase user engagement, and promote diversity and inclusion. However, these systems face challenges such as accommodating diverse group preferences and maintaining transparency in recommendation processes. In this study, we propose a method for aggregating preferences in group recommendation systems to retain as much information as possible from group members and improve the accuracy of recommendations. The proposed method provides recommendations to groups of users by avoiding the aggregation process in the first steps of recommendation, which preserves information throughout the group recommendation process and delays the aggregation step to provide accurate and diverse recommendations. When the object of a collaborative filtering-based recommender system is not a single user but a group of users, the strategy for calculating similarity between individual users to find similarity should be adapted to avoid aggregating the preferences of group members in the first step. In the proposed model, the nearest neighbors of a group of users are searched, so the method of finding neighbors is adapted to compare individual users with the group profile. An experimental study has shown that the proposed method achieves a satisfactory balance between accuracy and diversity. This makes it well suited for providing recommendations to large groups in situations where accuracy is more or less important compared to diversity. These results support the assumption that retaining all information from group members without using aggregation techniques can improve the performance of group recommender systems, taking into account various features.
Modeling nonlinear dynamic objects using pre-trained time delay neural networks
Authors: Fomin Oleksandr O. , Orlov Andrii A.
Published: April 2024

The work is devoted to resolving the contradiction between the accuracy of modelling nonlinear dynamics and the speed of model construction under conditions of limited computing resources. The purposeof the work is to reduce the time for building time delay neural networks while ensuring a given accuracy in the tasks of identifying nonlinear dynamic objects with continuous characteristics. This goal is achieved by developing a method for pre-training neural networks that reflect the basic characteristics of the subject area. The scientific novelty of the work is the development of a method for identifying nonlinear dynamic objectsin the form of time delay neural networks based on the use of a set of basic pre-trained neural networks that reflect the typical properties of the subject area. In contrast to the traditional approach to pre-training, the developed method allows building models of lower complexity.A formal criterion is proposed for determining the moment of termination of the neural network pre-training, the use of which allows avoiding retraining of the base model and ensuring a significant reduction in the model training time on the target data set. The practical utility of the work lies in the development of an algorithm for the method of pre-training time delay neural networks in the tasks of identifying nonlinear dynamic objects with continuous characteristics, which allows to significantlyreduce the training time of neural networks without losing model accuracy. The value of this study is todetermine the area of effective use of the proposed method, namely, when the general and target datasets do not have significant differences and the target dataset is of sufficient size to reflect the properties of the research object.
The genetic algorithm fortransition from high to fractional order controllers of a two-mass positional electromechanical system
Authors: Kopchak Bohdan L. , Kushnir Andrii P. , Kushka Andriy I.
Published: April 2024

A new original approach to the synthesis of the loops of automatic control systems of two-mass positional electromechanical systems is proposed in the article based on the application of the generalized characteristic polynomial at the first stage and the intelligent optimization method at the second.In practice, the skyliftingmechanism of a fire truck is a complex control object.Imperfect manufacturing of mechanical components and their connections, elastic deformations of the boom during operation and supply of fire-extinguishing substance cause rescue cageoscillations.The use of an automatic control system makes it possible to damp the elastic boom vibrations.The synthesized automatic control system, which controls the movement of the boom, must meet the following requirements: the necessary speed, static and dynamic accuracy of the rescue cage movement, the absence of significant adjustments in transient modes, etc. To meet these requirements, an analysis of various automatic control systems and methods of their synthesis was carried out.As a result of the analysis, a two-mass positional three-loop system of subordinate regulationbythe rescue cage rotation mechanism, taking into account the elastic properties of the boom was created using the generalized characteristic polynomial method.The synthesized system of subordinate regulationallows damping of elastic oscillations, providing the desired transitionprocesses of the rescue cage rotation mechanism and low sensitivity in the stable mode to the action of disturbances.The transfer functions of the angular speedcontrollersof the motorand rescue cage obtained in the process of synthesis are high order and turned out to be quite complexfrom the point of view of practical implementation.It is proposed to replace these controllerswith more compact fractional order controllers.The conducted research using mathematical modellingconfirmed the effectiveness of replacing high-order controllersof the angular speed of the motorand rescue cage with fractionalorder controllers. The transfer functions of these controllers are determined by approximating the transfer functions of the controllersusing a genetic algorithm.
Comparison of incremental encoder digital signal processing techniques for theinduction motor flux-torque vector control systems
Authors: Kovbasa Serhii M. , Krasnoshapka Nataliia D. , Kolomiichuk Yevhenii V. , Kholosha Anton O.
Published: April 2024

The articlepresents the results of a study on the effectiveness of varioustechniques forsynchronous reference frame angular position numerical calculation in flux-torque vector control system of induction motor.Investigation was caried out taking into account the discrete nature of the angular speedsignal obtained using an incremental encoder. In this workfor investigation by simulation useda direct torque vector control system, which, in the presence of an ideal rotor angular speedsignal, ensures direct asymptotic field orientation, asymptotic tracking of torque-flux referencetrajectories, as well as asymptotic decouplingtorque and flux subsystems. The parameters of the inductionmotor and encoder used in the study correspond to those existing in traction electromechanical systems of city trolleybuses. It is shown that the discrete nature of the angular speedsignal, which usedin synchronous reference frameposition equation of flux-torque vector control systems, introduces field orientation errors and leads to current and torque ripples, which in a real system increase acoustic noise and can cause mechanical vibrations and resonance phenomena. An analysis of possible ways to reduce the influence of the speed signal discreteness on flux-torque control is performed, and a method for practical implementation of the synchronous reference frame angular position numerical calculationis proposed. This method allows ensuring conditions for more precisefield orientation and, by using an additional filter for the angular speedsignal, reducing the level of current and torque ripplesto negligibly small values without affecting the field orientation processes. The proposed solution can be used in the development of high dynamicflux-torque vector control systems for inductionmotors using incremental encoders, including for electric vehicles.
Video fragment processing by Ky Fan norm
Authors: Mashtalir Sergii V. , Lendel Dmytro P.
Published: April 2024

In this study, we focused on the formalization of video frame descriptions in the context of solving video segmentation problem. Since native video data can have various sizes, dividing each frame into blocks allows present image frame as a square matrix for a formal description. The frame block is a matrix of arbitrary dimensions. The ability to skip the step of matrix transformation to a square dimension or vectorization using some descriptor allows to reduce computational costs, freeing up computational resources required for this transformation. In our study, we used Ky Fan norm value as image frame block descriptor. The Ky Fan norm is built on top of matrix singular values. A singular decomposition does not impose restrictions on either the dimension orthe character of the elements of the original matrix. We conducted a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of the obtained descriptor for different video data sizesand with different aspect ratios, showing that the change in the descriptor for each block is independent of the video sizeand aspect ratios. Changes in the descriptorsfor each block from frame to frame are identical for video data of varying sizes. This means that as a result of such fragment transform, a square matrix of a fixed size iscreated, regardless of the output video size.This makes it possible to unify further processing of the video, which can be useful for the task of information search in large video databases under the conditions of providing a query "ad exemplum". In thiscase, we can analyze the existing database in offline mode and match each video with a fixed square matrix of descriptors, which will significantly reduce the time and amount of resources when matching with the query. Also, this approach can be effectively used to analyze video data for the motion detection and scene change tracking.
The Urgency of Health Insurance Systems as Safety Education Efforts for Informal Sector Workers in Garage
Authors: Izyati N. Jamilatul , A Irman Syahrul , A Nadya Aulia , H Rizki Amelia , I Devina Aura , D. Alicia Rosalinda
Published: April 2024

The informal sector needs to be officially registered or officially recognized by the government and often involves unstable work and lack of access to social security, including occupational health insurance. In the informal sector, work is usually done without formal employment contracts, and wages are uncertain, resulting in economic instability and uncertainty for workers. Workshops are one of the most common informal sectors in Indonesia. Workers in the informal sector, such as workshops, also have the same risks as formal workers, such as the risk of workplace accidents and illnesses that can affect their well-being and productivity. This study used a qualitative descriptive research method. This data collection technique was a field study with direct observation using interview research instruments. Based on the results of interviews and direct observations, workers at custom Garage did not have employment guarantees. The company also needed to include its workers in Badan Penyelenggara Jamunan Sosial Ketenagakerjaan.
Hazard Identification and Safety Education on The Clothing Convection Industry Business in Semarang
Authors: Purboeningrum Amanda Desti , Dimas Sifa Sabani , Febriananda Hanif Satria , Oktriyani Sharon , Ananto Favian Anggorokasih Putra , Wulandari Ririn , Hikmahyanti Hikmahyanti
Published: April 2024

The clothing convection industry is one of the most popular businesses, with many growing businesses in Indonesia. In this industry, there are potential hazards that may occur either from work environment factors, the use of tools or machines, or from workers. Research objective to be achieved is to identify potential hazards in the clothing convection industry X and Y. This research used descriptive research, and the sample was two workers at the clothing convection industry X and four workers at the clothing convection industry Y for the data. The sample selection used random sampling. The data analysis technique used a narrative analysis. To minimize the number of work accidents or prevent accidents in the workplace, the identification of potential hazards is carried out through hazard analysis methods; one method is HAZOPS (Hazard Operability Studies). Based on the results of identification from workers and observation using HAZOPS method to minimize potential danger that can occur in each production with safety education using video to convey information easily for workers. Education on the use of PPE is also provided so that workers have safety knowledge and awareness at work. X and Y convection have various potential dangers in the clothing convection industry. Therefore, immediate action and attention from management are needed to minimize work accidents.
A Comparative Analysis of National and State Level Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance in India
Authors:   School of Public Health, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Barik Soumya Ranjan , Pradhan Himanshu Sekhar ,   School of Public Health, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Prakash Jyoti ,   Public Health consultant, Flat No-201, Kalpataru Residency, Nayapali, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Satpathy Sudhir Kumar ,   School of Public Health, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Published: April 2024

Background: In 2015, the World Health Assembly endorsed a global action plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and recommended its member countries to create their own action plans on the subject. Following the launch of India’s National Action Plan (NAP) on AMR in 2017, Indian states- Kerala, NewDelhi and Madhya Pradesh consequently developed their action planswhileother states are in the process of developing their own action plans on AMR. The present study is an attempt to compare NAP-AMRIndia and three state’s AMR action plans. Objectives: “To study the similarities and variations among National and State Action Plans (SAPs) on AMR in India”. Methodology:Areview of India’sNAP-AMR and the SAPs-AMR of three states (Kerala, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh) has been conducted to document the similarities and variations among these plans. Apart from AMR action plans other relevant documents obtained from Google, and National Centre for Disease Control, India were used. Result: All strategic priorities of SAP-AMR of Kerela, New-Delhi and Madhya Pradesh are similar to NAP-AMR of India. Focus areas under strategic priorities of three state action plans are well aligned to the National Action Plan. Though suggested activities under various focus areas are more or less similar among state and national action plans, however each state action plan has introduced some of the unique activities under some focus areas. All the three State Action Plans are having well-defined monitoring and evaluation frameworks akin to National Action Plan, India. Conclusion: So far only three Indian states have launched their sate action plans on AMR following the lauch of National action plan of India on AMR in the year 2017. The findings of this study may be useful for the experts while developing the state level action plans on AMR formulating antimicrobial policy and research etc
Gait Parameters As Early Indicators: Exploring the Diagnostic Potential of Gait Analysis in Rare Diseases – A Preliminary Investigation On Mitochondrial Disorders
Authors:   Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector-12, Chandigarh-160012, India, Saxena Somya
Published: April 2024

Background: Instrumented gait analysis is now increasingly used in clinical decision-making scenarios, as a marker of disease progression, as an early indicator of motor dysfunction, as a differentiating feature for diseases with same phenotype presentation and as an outcome measure for effect of interventions. This is particularly relevant for motor dysfunction in rare inherited neurological disorders which often result in gait impairment. Purpose: Several rare diseases have variable presenting features primarily manifesting as reduced quality of life and impaired function. We aim to investigate the role of gait analysis in the diagnosis of these disorders as it is often difficult and complex. Methods: This is a retrospective observational analysis of quantitative gait parameters of a 15-year-old male presenting with features of mitochondrial dysfunction, and our analysis of gait- related parameters before exercise, post exercise and in recovery phase. Results: The results depicted a few significant changes in gait analysis pattern post exercise which improved in recovery phase hinting at the potential use of gait analysis in such disorders particularly metabolic disorders. This study aims to bridge this gap by presenting three-dimensional gait parameters of a case with mitochondrial disorders and to explore its utility. Conclusions: 3D gait analysis may prove to be an adjunct in the diagnosis, classification and prognosis of rare neuromuscular diseases. It holds potential for diagnosing subtle changes in gait and quantifying the effect of treatment and rehabilitation on gait and hence functional abilities of the patients.
Effect of Yellow Filter On Contrast Sensitivity Function In High Myopes
Authors:   Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences, SEGi University, No.9 Jalan Teknologi, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia-47810, Sharfaa Peeroo Azraa Beebee , Barodawala Fakhruddin Shamsheer ,   Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences, SEGi University, No.9 Jalan Teknologi, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia-47810
Published: April 2024

Background: This study examines the influence of yellow filter on the contrast sensitivity function in individuals with high myopia. Through a comprehensive analysis, we explore the potential enhancement of visual perception and contrast sensitivity in this population. The findings con-tribute to our understanding of effective interventions to optimize visual outcomes for high myopes. Purpose: A cross-sectional study was conducted where thirty-four (n=34) healthy young subjects (age range 17-25 years old) having high myopia (SER ≥ 6.00D) without any ocular pathology. Contrast sensitivity func-tion (CSF) was assessed using the Functional Acuity Contrast Test (FACT). First, the CSF was measured without the filter (baseline) then immediately after using a yellow filter (50% transmittance) and then after five minutes of adaptation of the yellow filter. The room illumination was constant at 150lux across all the subjects. Results: One-way repeated measure ANOVA showed that there was no statistically significant difference in contrast sensitivity function for spa-tial frequencies 1.5cpd, and 12cpd. However, there was a statistically significant difference in contrast sensitivity for spatial frequencies 3cpd; F(1.46, 48.20) =28.80, 6cpd; F (1.44, 47.43) =39.99 and 18cpd F (1.53, 50.47) = 44.26. Conclusion: There was an improvement at the moderate and high spatial frequencies (3cpd, 6cpd and 18cpd) but no changes were found at other spatial frequencies. This shows that yellow filter can help to improve the contrast sensitivity function in high myopes at moderate and high spatial frequencies.
Shared service centers in the Central and Eastern Europe: Theoretical framework
Authors: Ferencikova Sonia , Grachová Dagmar
Published: April 2024

Shared services centers (SSC) are widely used by multinational corporations as a part of their business strategies. The attention of researchers in international business has increased along with the growth of SSCs and this topic is currently being studied by a number of authors. In this article we focused on the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in order to construct a structured evaluation of the extremely dispersed literature on SSCs in this region. A meta-analysis of the relevant literature sources has been the fundamental technique employed in this paper based on the analysis of the WoS, Science Direct, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald Insights databases.  The results show that Poland is the most researched country, with Central Europe being studied more thoroughly than Eastern Europe. Relevant literature study shows that the researchers systematically investigated the motivations of foreign companies to create SSCs in CEE and focused frequently on human resources management part of their activities. They use a variety of techniques in their articles, including both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Based on this study, the authors of this paper formulate the conclusions and outline possible future prospects of the research of this phenomenon.
Analyzing the influence of hygienic and motivating factors on employee performance: Insights of HRM practices from university and industry settings
Authors: Kudaibergenov Zhandos , Bolatova Botagoz , Kurmanalina Aigul , Balginova Kuralay
Published: April 2024

Many contemporary HRM systems have been developed based on motivation theories. Herzberg's theory of motivation serves as a methodology for examining and constructing motivation systems within organizations. This study aims to uncover the relationship between respondents' descriptive characteristics and hygienic/motivating factors and their impact on employee performance in the university and the industry. Employing a questionnaire method and utilizing Likert's 5-point scale for assessment, the authors collected, coded, and analyzed data using the SPSS Statistics Program. The study establishes the influence of hygienic and motivating factors on employee performance. When the hygienic factor increases by one unit, university employees' performance decreases by 0.239 units. In industry, it decreases by 0.085. Both research subjects showcase a direct relationship between performance and motivating factors, demonstrating a positive correlation. When the motivating factors see an increase of one unit, university employees' performance likewise increases by 0.643 units. In the Industry context, this rise in motivation corresponds to a 0.245 unit increase. Within the two-factor theory framework, both factors are deemed significant for employees, yet providing motivating factors is considered more crucial. Enhanced motivation through equitable and adequate stimuli practices corresponds to increased employee performance.
Navigating fintech innovation: Performance, trust, and risk factors in UAE's banking sector
Authors: Elsaman Hosam , Dayanandan Ramya , Dawood Zulkiflee , Al Akrabi Saleh
Published: April 2024

This study was conducted to identify the determinants of fintech adoption in UAE financial service firms, specifically in the banking sector. Towards this direction, the study identified a set of factors such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, perceived trust, and perceived risk as the factors affecting fintech innovation adoption. The data for this study was primary in nature; the sample used consisted of  330 managers from UAE financial services firms. Factor analysis and regression analysis were performed to arrive at the study results, which confirmed that fintech adoption has a significant positive impact on performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and perceived trust, but it has a significant negative impact on perceived risk. The results of the study recommend training employees and engaging customers for better adoption of fintech technology.
Corporate diversification and crash risk: Evidence in East Asian firms
Authors: Hendra Edwin , Utama Cynthia Afriani , Lubis Arief Wibisono , Kim Sung Suk
Published: April 2024

This study examines the impact of corporate diversification on crash risk in East Asian firms. We selected East Asian firms as the research sample due to unique features that might facilitate agency problems there, such as lower investor protection, more concentrated ownership among firms, and less developed institutional contexts in emerging economies. This study proposes two competing effects explaining the mechanisms of how diversification exacerbates or mitigates crash risk among East Asian firms: information complexity and diversification capacity effects. This study employs a pooled ordinary least-square (OLS) regression on a sample of publicly listed firms in six East Asian countries from 2014 to 2019. Consistent with the diversification capacity effect, our results show that diversification mitigates crash risk among East Asian firms.
Psychological inflation: Definition and measurement
Authors: Pham Thi Thanh Xuan , Nguyen Thi Canh , Ho Huu Tin
Published: April 2024

Conventional monetary policy tools became less effective, with nominal short-term interest rates approaching the zero-lower bound during COVID-19. Instead, central banks adopted a range of unconventional monetary policies. Thus, perceived inflation has become a key channel for monetary policy transmission. Despite how vital perceived inflation is, quantifying perceived inflation with accuracy remains questionable and challenging. As a result, we focus on developing a novel measurement of perceived inflation - the psychological inflation index. Our approach is based on psychological theories and considers loss aversion, which creates advancements to previous versions. The new index satisfies many expected criteria: (i) it broadly co-moves with the headline inflation index during everyday contexts; (ii) it captures abnormal price evolution better than headline inflation during crisis periods; (iii) it links tightly with monetary policy and economic dynamics. Psychological inflation, therefore, might be helpful in forecasting headline inflation, estimating real interest rates, predicting economic players' behavior, and setting salaries and prices. Psychological inflation, combined with headline inflation, provides a clearer picture of the credibility of monetary policy.
Linking transformational leadership and project success: Role of work engagement and project complexity
Authors: Thuy Doan Thi Thanh , Anh Trinh Thuy
Published: April 2024

This study examines the direct, mediating, and moderating effects of Transformational Leadership (TL), Work Engagement (WE), and Project Complexity (PC) on Project Success (PS). Using survey methods and multivariate data analysis through structural equation modeling with 326 project managers in Vietnam, the results show that TL scientifically predicts PS; TL positively impacts WE; WE strongly influences PS; and the link between TL and PS is moderated by PC and mediated by WE. The results indicate that project-oriented businesses should consider TL when hiring for project management roles and offer transformational leadership training to assist project managers in becoming more exceptional. Future studies could use longitudinal research to understand better how the impact of these antecedents on project success changes over time.
Auditor rotation impact on auditor independence and its implication on auditor performance
Authors: Suhayati Ely , Dilyard John
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine how much auditor rotation affect auditor independence and its implications for auditor performance. The method used in this study are descriptive and verification methods with path analysis, data processed using the SPSS program. The results of this study indicate Auditor Rotation Affect Auditor Independence and Auditor Independence Has Implications for Auditor Performance, with the reason, if the auditor rotation is carried out consistently, the level of auditor independence is high so that the auditor's performance is optimal.. The higher the independence, the better the auditor's performance. People are increasingly trusting to use the services of a public accounting firm. Independence is the backbone of the auditor's profession, auditor rotation in many countries is important to implement such as in Jordan, Libya and other developing countries. Auditor performance is a tool to measure auditor performance, which begins with instilling attitudes that are not controlled by other parties, one of which is through audit0r rotation, auditor rotation is needed as a basis to prevent a special relationship between management and the auditor as a result of long assignments.