bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finding Complete Impossible Differential Attacks on AndRX Ciphers and Efficient Distinguishers for ARX Designs
Authors: Chakraborty Debasmita , Hadipour Hosein , Nguyen Phuong Hoa , Eichlseder Maria
Published: September 2024

The impossible differential (ID) attack is one of the most important cryptanalytic techniques for block ciphers. There are two phases to finding an ID attack: searching for the distinguisher and building a key recovery upon it. Previous works only focused on automated distinguisher discovery, leaving key recovery as a manual post-processing task, which may lead to a suboptimal final complexity. At EUROCRYPT 2023, Hadipour et al. introduced a unified constraint programming (CP) approach based on satisfiability for finding optimal complete ID attacks in strongly aligned ciphers. While this approach was extended to weakly-aligned designs like PRESENT at ToSC 2024, its application to ARX and AndRX ciphers remained as future work. Moreover, this method only exploited ID distinguishers with direct contradictions at the junction of two deterministic transitions. In contrast, some ID distinguishers, particularly for ARX and AndRX designs, may not be detectable by checking only the existence of direct contradictions.This paper fills these gaps by extending Hadipour et al.’s method to handle indirect contradictions and adapting it for ARX and AndRX designs. We also present a similar method for identifying zero-correlation (ZC) distinguishers. Moreover, we extend our new model for finding ID distinguishers to a unified optimization problem that includes both the distinguisher and the key recovery for AndRX designs. Our method improves ID attacks and introduces new distinguishers for several ciphers, such as SIMON, SPECK, Simeck, ChaCha, Chaskey, LEA, and SipHash. For example, we achieve a one-round improvement in ID attacks against SIMON-64-96, SIMON-64-128, SIMON-128-128, SIMON-128-256 and a two-round improvement against SIMON-128- 192. These results significantly contribute to our understanding of the effectiveness of automated tools in the cryptanalysis of different design paradigms.
EVALUATION OF COMPATIBLE PROCESSING ROUTES USING THERMAL TREATMENT FOR UPGRADING OF MOPA MURO AND OBAN MASSIF MANGANESE DEPOSITS
Authors: Awe F. E. , Ganiyu R. A. , Nwaedozie J. M. , Namadi M. M.
Published: September 2024

The present study deals with evaluation and compatibility of processing routes using thermal treatment for upgrade of mopa muro and oban Massif manganese ore deposits. The study samples are characterized by XRD, XRF and SEM analysis. The results of SEM analysis show the micro-cracks in the thermally treated manganese sample, Mineralogical investigation shows that in the Mopa Muro manganese ore, most of the Manganese occurs in the silicate managenese mineral as in Almandine (Fe2+)3Al2(SiO4)3, Spessartine(Mn2+)3Al2(SiO4)3, Clinochlore (Al-Fe-SiO2-OH), Geothite FeO(OH),while the Oban Massif is rich in, Pyrolusite MnO2, Clinochlore (Al-Fe-SiO2-OH ), and Spessartine(Mn2+)3Al2(SiO4)3. The mineralogy of the two deposits also revealed that there is a Free Silica (Quartz) in abundant. The low content of sulphur and phosphorus is however within the requirement of the metallurgical grade manganese ore, while 44.08% and 42.07% of manganese (Mn) obtained for Mopa Muro and Oban Massif manganese ores respectively after all analysis indicate apparent inability of the ores meet the requirement of metallurgical grade manganese with values less than 66% recommended specification using thermal treatment.
Observation on embryonic development of Gymnodiptychus dybowskii (Kessler, 1874) in Manas River, Xinjiang, China
Authors: Wang Chengxin , Song Yong , Li Jiangling , Hu Linghui , Serekbol Gulden , Chen Shengao
Published: September 2024

To protect the germplasm resources of Gymnodiptychus dybowskii (Kessler, 1874), a species endemic to Xinjiang, the key stages of embryonic development of G. dybowskii were studied. From May to July 2021, the artificial breeding of G. dybowskii was carried out at the fish breeding station of the Kenswart Water Conservancy Project. The embryos and early larvae were obtained using temperature promotion, water stimulation, hormone induction, and dry insemination techniques. their development process was observed, and morphological characteristics of each developmental stage were recorded. The results showed that the mature oocyte was round, heavy, and light yellow, with an egg diameter of (2.32 ± 0.21) mm. The fertilized egg was slightly viscous, and the viscosity disappeared after water absorption. Under the temperature of 15.6-17.7 ℃ (16.23 ± 0.52) ℃, the embryonic development of G. dybowskii lasted for 142 h and 33 min and went through 7 stages of fertilization, cleavage, blastula, gastrula, neurula embryo, organ formation, and membrane hatching, with a total of 26 periods. The membrane broke after 2376.724 ℃·h. The embryonic development of G. dybowskii follows the rule of freshwater bony fish, but it differs from other Schizothorax species in the muscular effect period and membrane emergence mode. In addition, differences in hatching water temperature among different geographic populations lead to differences in embryo development duration and accumulated temperature, which further proves that G. dybowskii is highly adaptive to the ecological environment of its habitat water, and these characteristics together constitute its survival and reproduction strategy in the natural environment. In this study, through the artificial breeding experiment of G. dybowskii, the characteristics of its embryonic development were explored, which laid the foundation for the cultivation of unique fish seedlings, enriched the early life history data of G. dybowskii, and further provided basic data for its resource protection.
Transformation of Modern Wars in the South Caucasus: Azerbaijan's Hybrid War Against Artsakh
Authors: Elamiryan Ruben
Published: September 2024

The Third Artsakh war has dramatically transformed the security environment in the South Caucasus. Being a result and indicator of changing world order, it unleashed the parameters of the newly-developing formats of conflicts, confrontations, and wars, called hybrid warfare. From this perspective the paper studies the parameters of hybrid warfare against Artsakh launched by Azerbaijan. Application of hybrid warfare against Artsakh is not a new phenomenon and has being practiced by Azerbaijan at least during the last 10-15 years. However, the results of the 44-day war has provided new framework, opportunities, and instruments to intensify hybrid operations, striving to maximize the results.
Hence, the paper discusses the Azerbaijani strategy of hybrid war against Artsakh by analyzing the main strategies, tactics, instruments and tools used by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, specifically, after 44-day war.
The paper argues that after the Third Artsakh war of 2020 Azerbaijan has launched a full scale hybrid operation to provide ethnic cleansing of Artsakh and receive ‘Nagorno-Karabakh without Armenians’. The operation was based on the following components: information-psychological campaign/influence operations (against Armenians in Artsakh), economic and energy aspects, ecological issues, blockade, international campaigns, support to split Armenian power (in Armenia and Armenian Diaspora), sabotage against critical infrastructure and population, and so on. Concluding the paper launches, a discussion about Azerbaijani engagement with Armenia after the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh of Autumn of 2023.
Perception of Transaction Ease, Security and Trust on Customer Satisfaction in Using BSI Mobile Banking to Generation Z Customers in Jabodetabek
Authors:   University of Gunadarma, Jakarta, Indonesia, Nawangwulan Veshela Annesa Dewi , Renny Renny ,   University of Gunadarma, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

Problems faced by Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) regarding the development of digital banking technology in banking. Especially for BSI users mobile banking namely: (1) the percentage of use of BSI services is still low Mobile compared to service mobile banking other banks (2) review users who are still not satisfied with the ease of transactions (3) there are information security threats such as cases ransomware on BSI Mobile which causes a decrease in customer trust (4) internet use which is relatively high in generation Z, is not yet commensurate with usage mobile banking in generation Z which is still relatively low. The purpose of this research is to determine and analyze the influence of perceptions of convenience, security, trust and which variables have the greatest influence on customer satisfaction in using BSI mobile banking for Generation Z customers in Jabodetabek. The analytical method for testing customer satisfaction is carried out via google form, in this research using quantitative data with a sample of 350 generation Z customers in Jabodetabek using techniques purposive sampling. The analytical tool used is software SmartPLS version 4.1.0.3. Data analysis uses PLS-SEM analysis. This research data consists of descriptive data, outer model (test instrument) and inner model (hypothesis testing). The research results show that perceived ease of transactions and trust influence customer satisfaction in using BSI Mobile Banking for generation Z customers in Jabodetabek. Meanwhile, security has no effect on customer satisfaction in using BSI Mobile Banking for generation Z customers in Jabodetabek. The perception of ease of transactions has a greater influence compared to security and trust.
The Effect of Service Recovery and Situational Factors on Consumer Forgiveness
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Bengkulu University, Fiona Febzi
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to (1) determine the effect of service recovery on consumer forgiveness, (2) determine the effect of situational factors on consumer forgiveness. The respondents of this research were 100 consumers of the Tirta Dharma Regional Drinking Water Company, Bengkulu City. The collected data was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that service recovery has a positive effect on consumer forgiveness. That is, the better service recovery, the higher consumer forgiveness will be. Situational factors have a positive effect on consumer forgiveness. That is, the higher the situational factor of consumers the higher the consumer forgiveness. Implementing service recovery management is considered to have a significant impact on customer evaluation because customers tend to be more emotional when involved in service restoration than during the interactional time of service. When this is done well, a dissatisfied customer can become one of the most loyal customers who acts as public relations for the organization through word of mouth. Improve service quality so that the possibility of service failure can be avoided. With good service quality there will be a positive social environment talk of company services.
3D CAD – DESIGNER’S PARADISE
Authors: Chawla Mr. Amit , Singh Dr. Ishwer
Published: September 2024

Three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) has revolutionized the way engineers and designers create products, buildings, and infrastructure. This article provides an overview of 3D CAD technology, including its history, key features, and benefits. It describes the various types of 3D CADsoftware and their applications, as well as the advantages of using 3D CAD over traditional 2D. drafting.
Determinants and consequence of brand loyalty: a study of cell phone users in Pakistan
Authors: Khan Umair Muhammad , Zahid Muhammad , Ahmed Bilal , Iqra Qambrani  , Sheikh Shaharyar , Khokhar Maryam
Published: September 2024

In the modern world, every marketing manager must cover the market through their products and sell them quickly. This study is conducted in Pakistan. This research highlights the variables that are important for selling the product as well as cell phones. The mobile phone industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. A majority of the young population uses cell phones. Inducting new technology and design attracts the users and makes them loyal to create profit. For cell phone operators, loyalty is of greater interest; it is also the profitability and survival of a business. The study objective is to explore the LO, CO, TR, SA, IN, BI, WOM, and PI in the cell phone industry. The sample size is 500, and convenience and proposed statistical techniques are used from reliable base papers. The instrument is adopted and statistically analysed the collected primary data from smart PLS, and demographic data analysed through SPSS software. In short, the result shows the significance of all variable relations: LO, CO, TR, SA, IN, BI, WOM, and PI. This research is helpful for the marketing managers in the cell phone industry, especially marketing managers in the Pakistan cell phone industry.
O sertanejo de "Os sertões" em Deus e o diabo na terra do sol
Authors: Ceribeli Maria Cláudia Bachion
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho tem por premissa identificar a recepção da obra épica euclidiana, destacando a abordagem do sertanejo, a partir de “Os Sertões” (1902), de Euclides da Cunha, considerando o conceito de horizonte de expectativas como apresentado pela estética da recepção, de Hans Robert Jauss. A pesquisa observa o horizonte de expectativas para o sertanejo, também beato e cangaceiro, que resultou da recepção d’Os Sertões (1902), e seu fortalecimento em obras literárias e não literárias posteriores, até meados do século XX. Esse horizonte delineia uma estética para narrativas (e personagens) que adotam como temática o sertão, o misticismo e o cangaço, incluindo-se o estudo sobre a fome de Josué de Castro, “Geografia da fome”. Em “Deus e o diabo na terra do sol” (1964), o referido horizonte é alterado pela estética da violência.
Eternizando a guerra
Authors: Alves Syntia
Published: September 2024

O artigo busca observar as imagens que impactaram a fotografia de guerra a partir dos registros realizados por Robert Capa durante a Guerra Civil Espanhola. A partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, o foco deste trabalho é compreender como o conflito continha as condições ideais para se tornar midiático e como Robert Capa criou uma linguagem estética de registros de guerra que se mantém viva até o presente nas imagens de guerra.
Arte e vida
Authors: Lemus Francisco , Hipólito Rodrigo
Published: September 2024

Através de uma série de discursos, obras de arte e experiências culturais que ocorreram em Buenos Aires durante os anos noventa, este artigo investiga as relações estéticas e micropolíticas que apresentou a emergência do HIV/AIDS. Foca-se no desenvolvimento da Galeria de Artes Visuais do Centro Cultural Rojas e nas diferentes formas de sobrevivência e resistência geradas em torno da epidemia.
 
Artigo originalmente publicado como LEMUS, F.. Arte y vida. Los años noventa en Buenos Aires. Heterotopías, n. 4, v. 7, 30 jun. 2021, pp. 1–25. Disponível em: https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/heterotopias/article/view/33426.
HUBUNGAN BEBAN KERJA DRIVER GRAB DI MASA ENDEMIK DENGAN RESIKO KELELAHAN PADA DRIVER GRAB
Authors: Sandi Indra Kurniawan , Nurhadi Nurhadi
Published: September 2024

Kecelakaan lalu lintas pada driver di sebabkan oleh kelelahan pada diri driver grab masalah serius secara global, dimana sebagian besar driver yang mengantar orderan pada jarak jauh penyebab utama kelelahan adalah driver yang mempunyai beban kerja yang tinggi sehingga pada waktu mereka bekerja atau menyalakan aplikasi seperti, kelelahan, mengantuk, pengaruh obat, alkohol, dan tidak tertibdapat berakibat kerugian berupa fisik, materi dan psikologis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat beban kerja dengan risiko kelelahan pada driver grab di kabupaten tuban. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analitik korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah driver grab yang ada di Pangkalan Grab Tuban. Sampel yang digunakan berjumlah 60 driver dengan metode pengambilan sampel Accidental Sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu lembar kuesioner dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square.Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan pada driver grab di pangkalan grab Tuban. dengan menggunakan SPSS 25 diketahui dari hasil uji Chi Square adalah ρ= 0,034 karena nilai ρ ˂ (0,05) yang berarti H1 diterima sehingga terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat beban kerja dengan risiko kelelahan pada driver Grab Kabupaten TubanKesimpulan penelitian ini terdapat hubungan antara tingkat beban kerja dengan resiko kelelahan pada driver grab Kotq Tuban. Driver diharapkan untuk menjaga intensitas istirahat yang baik dan disarankan untuk istirahat yaitu setelah menyalakan aplikasi grab selama 8 jam driver di sarankan untuk istirahat dan dilanjutkan bekerja pada ke esokan harinya. Kata Kunci: Tingkat Beban Kerja, Risiko Kelelahan Driver Grab
Application and Prospect of Ecological Dyeing Technology in Clothing Manufacturing
Authors: yanping Gu , Dahlina Bt Rusli Dr Rose
Published: September 2024

In recent years, many factories that produce synthetic dyes for the textile industry have been closed due to environmental inspections. After these closures, new dyeing methods for textiles are emerging. With the progress of society and the improvement of people’s quality of life, people pay more and more attention to the environment and their own health level. Wearing “green textiles” and “ecological textiles” has become a life demand of people today. Developing clean production in the textile industry, using green production methods that are conducive to protecting the ecological environment, and providing consumers with ecological textiles are global themes for the world textile industry entering the 21st century, and are important contents related to the quality of human survival and sustainable development. Ecological dyeing technology is the key development direction of textile fabric dyeing in the future. This article focuses on the application and prospects of ecological dyeing technology in clothing manufacturing. In the face of the current severe situation in the textile industry, it is necessary to vigorously develop natural ecological functional textiles. Huge market opportunities are already in front of us. Natural ecological functional textiles will surely become a new force in the textile and garment industry, and the market prospects are bright.
Development Centers and Grassroots Good Governance in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria (2019-2023)
Authors: Ekene UgwuanyI Kenneth , Markyaah Nongo , Precious Ebele Okiah-Chukwuma , Ekene Emenike
Published: September 2024

Governance at the grassroots level is ideally supposed to serve as a mirror through which the performance of every other government is measured. This informs the establishment of development centers in the Oji River Local Government Area. Notwithstanding the existence of development centers vis-à-vis their intended benefits to the local populace, what is on the ground is at variance with its purpose as the development centers cannot mobilize the grassroots populace to participate in governance and administer infrastructural development at that level. Data for this study was obtained through secondary sources with content analysis of information from the internet, journals, and books. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need Theory (1943) as a framework for the study. The paper recommended that the establishment of development centers is in order but appropriate holistic measures should be put in place to enable it to serve its purpose which is based on encouraging good governance at the grassroots levels in Oji River local government Area of Enugu State, among other areas. The study, therefore, concluded that the current state of development centers in Oji River local government area is an aberration to any ideal democratic governance where the grassroots is supposed to be the pillar that holds firm other wider tiers of government.
Challenges Faced by Anganwadis in Implementing Health Care Facilities for Children in Karnataka: A Social Review
Authors: Gandhi Dr. Sanjay , Swamy K M Manjunatha
Published: September 2024

Anganwadis form part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in India. Their goal is to enhance the health and nutrition of children. In Karnataka, these centers offer key services but encounter many obstacles that affect how well they work. Anganwadis struggle with many issues as they try to set up health care facilities for children in Karnataka. These centers play a key role to provide basic health care and nutrition to young children. Yet, they run into various problems that limit how effective they can be. This paper uses real-world data to shed light on these challenges and puts forward possible fixes.
Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity, Physical Illness, and Coping Strategies in Residents at Old Age Homes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Pavana Lalitha M , Swathi P , Vijaya Lakshmi M , Manasa Ram V , Chakravarthy B S , Suresh Kumar G , Kaivalya G
Published: September 2024

Background:

Older adults living in long-term care facilities, such as old age homes, often face a range of physical and mental health challenges that can significantly impact their overall well-being. Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity, physical illness, and coping strategies in old age home residents in Visakhapatnam, India. Methods: A cross-sectional study recruited 300 consenting residents. Standardized tools, namely the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE), the six-item version of Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-6), and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) for diagnosing psychiatric disorders as per DSM-V criteria, were used to assess mental health. The Coping Checklist by Kiran Rao was also used. Results: Significant psychiatric morbidity was found in 15.33% of residents, with depression being the most prevalent disorder. Females, widowed individuals, those from urban backgrounds, and residents of nuclear families were more likely to report depressive symptoms. Physical illness was identified in 70% of the participants. Conclusion: This study highlights a considerable burden of psychiatric illness and physical health problems among residents of old age homes. Furthermore, it suggests that specific demographic factors are associated with an increased risk of depression. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive mental and physical healthcare services within old age homes, with tailored interventions for vulnerable populations.
Coeliaco-Mesenteric Trunk-- A Rare Anomaly of the Coeliac Trunk
Authors: Vamshi Varaganti , Naidu P Vedanth , Jyoti Phukan Manash , Dutta Rupshikha
Published: September 2024

The Coeliaco-mesenteric trunk, characterized by the shared origin of the coeliac trunk and the superior mesenteric artery, represents a rare but clinically important anatomical variation within the abdominal vasculature. Knowledge of variations of the abdominal vascular system and their origins is of great importance to surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes and also to mitigate the potential complications that may arise due to this lack of knowledge.

Present case: During routine dissection for 1st year MBBS (2022-23), of the abdominal region of a 60 year-old male cadaver, there was an unusual presentation of multiple blood vessels at the level of origin of the coeliac trunk.

Upon further dissection, the superior mesenteric artery was found to be originating from this group of arteries. This artery was found to be passing through mesentery upto transverse colon. No other distinct blood vessel was found at the level where the superior mesenteric artery usually originates.

Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of thorough pre-operative assessment and awareness of anatomical anomalies to facilitate safe and effective management strategies.
A RUPTURA CONJUGAL E SUAS CONSEQUÊNCIAS JURÍDICAS: ANÁLISE DA ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL
Authors: Aparecida dos Santos Mábia , Santos Almeida Pinto Diego
Published: September 2024

A presente pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada sob o contexto do Direito de Família, com vistas à análise dos princípios que norteiam as consequências negativas ao desenvolvimento dos filhos devido à ruptura conjugal. Observa-se que o rompimento da relação conjugal pode ocasionar em alguns casos traumas no convívio entre pais e filhos, afetando diretamente o desenvolvimento integral, dessa forma esta pesquisa busca identificar a alienação parental e as consequências para os filhos menores. Para entender quanto ao assunto, o trabalho estuda relativamente ao direito de convivência familiar nas diversas formas de constituição dos grupos familiares existentes na atual sociedade brasileira. Além verificar a abrangência da legislação na proteção integral da criança e do adolescente, concernentes aos referidos direitos e suas consequências. A metodologia utilizada foi de uma revisão bibliográfica no sentido de buscar as informações concernentes ao contexto familiar, especialmente a convivência. Ademais, tem-se como escopo a verificação dos laços de afetividade, inclusive, com as avós e a contribuição dessa relação para um desenvolvimento salutar ao psicológico e emocional dos menores. Se observou que a nossa legislação buscou garantir, através de diversas leis de proteção, a dignidade da pessoa humana, do direito de serem criadas no seio de sua família.
Do Remittances Have Asymmetric Impacts on Human Development? Panel Evidence from South Asia
Authors: KUMAR DASH RANJAN , JITENDRA GUPTA DEEPA
Published: September 2024

Globally, the remittances have increased significantly recently, most of which have gone to developing countries. In light of recent evidence of the role of remittances in economic development, it is pertinent to investigate how human development responds to remittances. Based on human capital and investment decision theory, the present study investigates the short and long-run asymmetric impacts on human development for six South Asian countries from 1990 to 2021 using the panel asymmetric autoregressive distributive lag model (PNARDL). A robustness check has been done using the dynamic common correlated effect pooled mean group effect model (CCEPMG). The direction of causality is examined using a panel dynamic heterogenous model. The result of this study indicates that remittances have a significant short and long-run asymmetric impact supporting the human capital and investment decision theory. Results suggest positive shocks promote human development while negative shocks have the opposite effect. Causality results suggest a two-way relationship supporting remittance-led human capital development in South Asia. In line with the above findings, the study recommends encouraging higher remittances and integrating development policies with migration policies to promote education, health, and human development.
Development of Retirement Readiness Measures Based on the Capacity-Willingness-Opportunity Model
Authors: HARON SHARIFAH AZIZAH , HILARY CHINEDU ANYANWU , SHARPE DEANNA L.
Published: September 2024

In an effort to avert the high old-age dependency ratio in Malaysia, the study reconceptualized and developed retirement readiness scales based on the Capacity Willingness Opportunity Model (CWOM). The developed scales emphasized the importance of capacity and opportunity as catalytic traits in a retirement preparatory process. The study adopted three phases of designing a scale meticulously- item development, scale development, and scale evaluation. This process involved qualitative and quantitative research approaches. In the pilot study, out of the 61 items loaded into the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), 27 items were retained based on items with reasonable inter-item correlation, and they yielded four components. This study applied a multistage sampling technique to collect data from an adult family member of students from a local university in Klang-Valley, Malaysia. Based on the four factors yielded by the EFA in the pilot study, the researchers conducted another EFA using Varimax rotation with the remaining items and discovered a similar result to the pilot outcome. Subsequently, a pooled confirmatory factor analysis on 27 items confirmed the psychometric properties of 17 newly developed indicators. Notably, the study contributes to the literature on the robustness of CWOM as a catalyst for retirement readiness and establishes the statistical compatibility of the constructs.
Time Horizon for Forecasting the Number of Traffic Accidents
Authors: Gorzelańczyk Piotr
Published: September 2024

On Polish roads, there are more and more automobiles each year. This results in more people using the roadways. Because of this, the threat posed by traffic accidents, which involve the loss of human life and financial resources, is quickly expanding. The rise of motorization and the quickening expansion of the human population are to blame for this. The tiny amount of the dataset that may be utilized for research in this respect is the major problem in anticipating and evaluating data on road accidents. Despite the fact that road accidents result in millions of lives and injuries worldwide each year, they are not very common. Traffic accidents are still quite common despite the pandemic's reduction. The aim of the essay is to evaluate the temporal horizon of the predicted number of traffic accidents. For this reason, an estimate of the expected number of traffic accidents in the future years was made, and its effect on the average percentage error of the projection was computed. Based on the analysis of the input data on the number of road accidents (annual and monthly), the results show that monthly and annual data can be forecast up to six years in advance.
 
Received: 11 May 2024 | Revised: 20 August 2024 | Accepted: 2 September 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Piotr Gorzelańczyk: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Nutrient regime and balance of nutrients in soil under forage crops under application of different types of fertilizers (on the example of Kyzylorda region)
Authors: Kuvatova Gulzat , Anuarbekov Kanat , Ryskulbekova Laura , Shekarban Kapar , Mukhamadiyev Nurzhan
Published: September 2024

Modern agriculture is facing a number of challenges, among which the efficient use of fertilisers to provide plants with the necessary nutrients is of particular importance. In particular, the growing focus on sustainable agriculture and the need to preserve soil resources underline the relevance of research into optimising fertiliser use. The purpose of the study was to identify effective methods of fertiliser use to provide plants with nutrients. To achieve this goal, the effectiveness of green manure, organic (manure) and mineral fertilisers under Sorghum and perennial grasses (Medicago sativa, Elytrigia, Agropyron) on saline soil was investigated. The study founded that organic fertilisers, such as manure and green manure, contribute to a more even supply of nutrients to plants compared to mineral fertilisers. This is particularly important in the context of nitrogen and phosphorus balance, where Medicago sativa has a positive nitrogen balance due to its ability to symbiotically fix nitrogen. Other crops studied, such as Elytrigia, Agropyron and Sorghum, showed a negative nitrogen balance on the control variant, but the application of N100P50K110 mineral fertiliser resulted in a positive nitrogen balance. The replacement of mineral fertilisers with organic fertilisers such as manure and green manure increased nitrogen inputs but also increased nitrogen removal from the soil due to the increase in phytomass yields. The results of the study confirmed the importance of transitioning to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of production in agriculture, which will ensure the development of the industry and increase its competitiveness in the international market. The practical significance of the study is to provide farmers with the opportunity to increase the yield of their crops and at the same time preserve soil fertility through the optimal use of nutrients contained in fertilisers
Cross-commodity market integration and price transmission in Thailand’s livestock sector
Authors: Jatuporn Chalermpon
Published: September 2024

The ability to substitute goods and services is crucial for maintaining market stability during price fluctuations, particularly in the livestock market, where products are interchangeable. This study aimed to analyse market integration and asymmetric price transmission concerning livestock commodity prices in Thailand. Specifically, it focused on beef cattle, swine, broiler chicken, and chicken egg prices, using time-series data from January 2011 to December 2022. The analysis employed unit root tests to check if the time series data were stationary, Granger causality tests to determine the direction of relationships among livestock prices and an asymmetric price transmission model to examine short-term asymmetry and adjustment in cross-commodity prices. The findings indicate three directions of price integration in Thailand’s livestock market: from broiler chicken price to chicken egg price, from swine price to chicken egg price, and from swine price to broiler chicken price. The results suggest that price transmission in Thailand is symmetrical, demonstrating an efficient interdependent relationship. Thus, the findings indicate that chicken eggs are a substitute for broiler chickens and swine when prices fluctuate, while broiler chickens are a substitute for swine. The results reveal that chicken eggs can replace swine consumption more effectively than broiler chickens within Thailand. This study highlights that chicken eggs are the most effective substitute during livestock price fluctuations in Thailand, with broiler chickens being the second most effective. Consequently, stakeholders in the livestock supply chain, such as policymakers, entrepreneurs, and farmers, should understand the integration of different commodities and price transmission in Thailand’s livestock market. To guarantee market stability, stakeholders should manage the demand and supply of livestock commodities and acquire chicken eggs and broiler chickens during significant fluctuations in domestic livestock commodity prices
Incidence of stress urinary incontinence after laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy
Authors:   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, AGEL Přerov Hospital, Czech Republic, Boháč Vladimír , Mašata Jaromír , Švabík Kamil
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence after pelvic organ prolapse surgery using the laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy method. This is a retrospective multicenter study. Methods: The study included 131 patients who underwent laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and underwent at least a one-year follow-up in the form of a clinical examination. Results: The group included patients with an average age of 63.4 years (38–80 years), BMI 26.6 kg/m2 (19.4–36 kg/m2), and parity 2 (0–4). Before surgery, 30 (22.9%) patients showed stress incontinence, and after surgery there were 50 (38.2%); the difference was statistically significant (P = 0.0007). Thirty (22.9%) patients underwent subsequent anti-incontinence surgery, while 10 (7.6%) patients experienced significant improvement of stress incontinence. Conclusion: Pelvic organ prolapse reconstruction surgery by laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy is associated with the risk of postoperative stress incontinence in 38.2%, of which de novo in 22.9% of cases. Key words: pelvic organ prolapse – laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy – stress urinary incontinence
Endometrioid adenocarcinoma with sacral metastasis
Authors:   Laboratory of Applied Sciences for Women (LaCam)/ Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba-MG, Brazil, Gontijo Lorayne Cardoso , Etchebehere Renata Margarida , Marquez Ferreira de Souza Luís Ronan , Candido Murta Eddie Fernando , Nomelini Rosekeila Simões
Published: September 2024

Most bone tumors are metastatic. Breasts, lungs, kidneys, and thyroid are the primary sites most commonly involved in bone metastasis-type outcomes. This case study describes the involvement of a patient with a bone tumor located in the axial skeleton, initially in the sacral region. However, the primary site was undefined. Therefore, it was necessary to expand the investigation with immunohistochemistry, which demonstrated a metastatic tumor compatible with endometrioid adenocarcinoma. But even after examination, no active lesion was found in the endometrial region. The study was observational, descriptive, and aimed to discuss the importance of more specific investigative methods. In this context, immunohistochemistry stands out as an exquisite method capable of optimizing diagnosis, therapy, and consequently, prognosis. Key words: bone neoplasm – endometrioid adenocarcinoma – immunohistochemistry
Design and Validation of the Scientific-Research Skills Questionnaire for Basic Education Teachers
Authors: Chura-Quispe Gilber , Laura-De-La-Cruz Bianca Daisa , Nué Caballero Patricia Rosa María , Cristina Salamanca Chura Edith , Octavio Guido Torres Orihuela Héctor
Published: September 2024

One teacher skill that has allowed for progress and development in pedagogy is that of scientific research, but there is very little attention to its measurement in basic education. The aim of the study was to design and validate a questionnaire of teachers' scientific-research skills and to compare them according to socio-demographic variables. The design was psychometric and descriptive-comparative with the participation of 736 Peruvian teachers. The results indicate that the instrument has evidence of content validity with a concordance > 0.7 among the 9 judges. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) exposed 25 items and 3 dimensions that explained 81.1% of the total variance (KMO > 0.7, Bartlett < 0.05) and was confirmed by adequate fit indices (X2/df = 4.648, p < 0.001, SRMR=0.036, RMSEA=0.099, TLI, CFI and GFI >0.95). The values obtained for convergent validity (AVE > 0.5), discriminant validity (√AVE > r) and internal consistency (αordinal and ωordinal > 0.7) exceeded the minimum expected values. In addition, it was found that there are moderate and significant differences in the skills of problematisation and research theorisation, research contrastation and scientific communication according to teaching levels in favour of secondary school teachers and in academic training with higher scores in teachers with a doctorate degree (p < 0.05; ɛ̂ > 0.25). In conclusion, the questionnaire has adequate evidence of validity and reliability, and there are differences in teachers' abilities according to teaching and training levels.
Warsteiner versinkt im Aktionismus
Authors: Brück Mario
Published: September 2024

Die Brauerei Warsteiner holt sich Restrukturierer von Ebner Stolz ins Haus. Hat sich Unternehmenschef Helmut Hörz verzettelt?
Künstliche Intelligenz dominiert
Authors: Hein David
Published: September 2024

Die japanische Werbeagentur Dentsu wagt den Blick in die Zukunft und beschreibt die wichtigsten technologischen und gesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen der kommenden Jahre. Auf welche Entwicklungen sich Marken und Unternehmen neben dem Megatrend KI einstellen sollten.
A Real-Time Bike Training Simulation System to Enhance User Engagement and Performance using Friction Generators, Firebase, and Unity
Authors: Yang Ziwei , Boulom Tyler
Published: September 2024

Integrating physical exercise with digital entertainment presents unique challenges, particularly in accurately translating real-world cycling into virtual simulations [6]. This project aims to bridge this gap by using a bike friction generator, current sensor, and Adafruit ESP Feather microcontroller to capture real-time cycling data, which is then transmitted to Firebase and synchronized with a Unity-based simulation [7]. Key technologies include real-time data acquisition, transmission, and virtual simulation. Challenges such as data latency and hardware calibration were addressed through optimized protocols and robust calibration systems. Experimentation involved diverse scenarios, demonstrating high accuracy, minimal latency, and enhanced user engagement. The results indicate that our system provides an immersive and accessible fitness experience, making it a viable alternative to expensive specialized equipment. This innovative approach not only promotes physical activity but also offers an engaging and realistic training environment, highlighting its potential for broad application in fitness and entertainment sectors.
Security, Trust and Privacy Challenges in AI-Driven 6G Networks
Authors: Rif`a-Pous Helena , Garcia-Font Victor , N´u˜nez-G´omez Carlos , Salas Julian
Published: September 2024

The advent of 6G networks promises unprecedented advancements in wireless communication, offering wider bandwidth and lower latency compared to its predecessors. This article explores the evolving infrastructure of 6G networks, emphasizing the transition towards a more disaggregated structure and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Furthermore, it explores the security, trust and privacy challenges and attacks in 6G networks, particularly those related to the use of AI. It presents a classification of network attacks stemming from its AI-centric architecture and explores technologies designed to detect or mitigate these emerging threats. The paper concludes by examining the implications and risks linked to the utilization of AI in ensuring a robust network.
Revolutionizing Utility Meter Reading Indeveloping Economies: A Computer Vision Powered Solution - A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Chhipa Muhammad Ibrahim , Berry Hassan , Chauhan Fahad , Abbasi Abdul Muqsit , Ahmed Eman
Published: September 2024

This research paper explores the modernization of meter reading processes in third-world countries, with a specific focus on Pakistan. Traditional manual meter reading practices in these regions are labour-intensive, error-prone, and time-consuming, leading to suboptimal utility management and financial losses. To address these challenges, our study introduces a digitalized meter reading system enhanced by computer vision and machine learning technologies. This system automates data collection, enables real-time monitoring, and employs data analytics to enhance accuracy and efficiency. By reducing human error and ensuring timely data transmission, this digitized assistant empowers utility providers to make informed decisions and optimize resource allocation. Using Pakistan as a case study, we evaluate the impact of the digitized meter reading assistant on operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall utility management. Through key performance indicators and case studies, we demonstrate how computer vision and machine learning can enhance service delivery, reduce financial losses, and promote sustainability in third-world economies. This research contributes to the discourse on technological interventions in developing countries by highlighting the potential of digitizing essential services like meter reading. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, utility providers, and researchers seeking innovative solutions to address operational challenges in similar socio-economic contexts.
Review of IDS, ML and Deep Neural Network Technique in DDoS Attacks
Authors: Salmakayala Om Vasu Prakash , Ghidary Saeed Shiry , Howard Christopher
Published: September 2024

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and firewalls often struggle to identify malicious packets, creating opportunities for threat actors to exploit vulnerabilities. Advanced tactics are used by threat actors to bypass these detection mechanisms. They employ evasion techniques, such as adjusting anomalies or thresholds in anomaly-based systems and injecting ambiguity into packet data, which confuses IDS and firewalls. Despite previous applications of machine learning (ML) in cybersecurity, challenges persist. This research aims to review traditional IDS failures and examine the evolution of ML and deep neural networks (DNN) from their basic functionalities to advanced mechanisms. This study also summarizes the types of ML and DNN, along with their techniques in various applications, both individually and in combination, with a focus on detecting ICMPv4/ICMPv6 DDoS attacks and the necessity of integrating both to mitigate such attacks.
Predicting ESG Scores: A Sentiment Analysis Program Utilizing Scraper API, Google Firebase, and Flutter
Authors: Zeng YongQin , Chun Roy
Published: September 2024

I made this program so I can predict and deliver ESG scores of various companies to people [1]. I conducted an experiment to test out the accuracy of my sentiment determination system for posts and got about half correct. Three important systems in my program are the posting system, the authentication system, and the user interface. I used Scraper API to retrieve the posts l need for the posting system [2]. An alternative API is SmartProxy. I used Google Firebase for my authentication system [3]. Another one I could have used is Parse. I used Flutter to build the user interface system. An alternative is React Native.
Caracterización morfo-agronómica de la colección de germoplasma de ahuyama (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) de la región Caribe de Colombia
Authors: Muñoz Falcón Julio E. , Correa Álvarez Ender M. , León Pacheco Rommel I. , Gómez Correa Juan C. , Florez Cordero Elías D. , Aramendiz Tatis Hermes
Published: September 2024

La ahuyama (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne), es un cultivo de importancia estratégica para la región caribe de Colombia. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo caracterizar morfo-agronómicamente 57 accesiones de ahuyama colectadas en siete departamentos de la región Caribe de Colombia, las cuales hacen parte de la colección de germoplasma de la Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria – AGROSAVIA. El experimento se estableció bajo un diseño completamente al azar en el Centro de Investigación Caribia ubicado en el municipio Zona Bananera, Magdalena, zona de vida de Bosque seco Tropical (bs-T). De cada una de las accesiones, se evaluaron 13 descriptores cualitativos y 18 descriptores cuantitativos. Para las variables cuantitativas se realizó un análisis de componentes principales para determinar las características con mayor contribución a la variabilidad total para así identificar grupos de genotipos. Para las variables cualitativas se realizó un análisis de correspondencia múltiple. A partir de los descriptores morfológicos se determinaron tres grupos conformados por 10, 14 y 33 accesiones, el primer grupo incluyó accesiones provenientes de cinco departamentos, el segundo de seis y el tercero de todos los departamentos. Los grupos dos y tres, sobresalieron ya que en estos se agruparon las accesiones con mayores valores para las variables peso y número de frutos, las cuales están asociados con altos rendimientos.  Las variables asociadas al rendimiento, longitud y ancho de la hoja y fenología del cultivo explicaron más del 50 % del conjunto de datos en los tres primeros componentes principales.