bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coherent optical-OFDM system’s contribution to the management of chromatic and polarization mode dispersion using DSP
Authors: Kherici Cheikh , Kandouci Malika
Published: August 2024

The CO-OFDM system plays a critical role in managing the effects of polarization mode dispersion (PMD) in optical communications, providing opportunities to optimize performance, durability and polarization state capability. DSP digital compensation is crucial to maintain signal quality, reducing error vector magnitude (EVM) and binary error rate (BER). DSP optimizes transmission, adapts to changing conditions, compensates for chromatic dispersion (CD) and PMD without physical intervention, reducing costs and extending network reach. Using modulations such as 16-QAM and 4-QPSK at 100 Gbps, it is advantageous for data centers and inter-satellite communications. A Python-based DSP model has been proposed to mitigate these effects, significantly improving signal integrity and system performance with a binary error rate (BER)∼10−4.
KANET evaluation in patients with SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Fasoulakis Zacharias , Kurjak Asim , Sapantzoglou Ioakeim , Daskalaki Anastasia Maria , Daskalakis George , Antsaklis Panos
Published: August 2024

Objectives

To determine a possible correlation between SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and altered fetal behavior.

Methods

Kurjak’s antenatal neurodevelopmental test (KANET) was applied from 28 to 40 weeks in 38 gestations (group A) diagnosed with COVID-19 infection during the first week and 43 non-COVID pregnant women (group B).

Results

No statistically significant differences considering maternal age (33±3.9 years for group A vs. 31±4.1 years for group B) and gestational age (33±1.6 weeks for group A compared to 33±2.1 weeks for group B) were observed. KANET scores were not different between the two groups.

Conclusions

Fetal behavior differences are not altered in women diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Crushing performance of an additively manufactured bio-inspired hybrid energy absorption profile
Authors: Savaş Cihan , Altın Murat , Güler Mehmet Ali , Acar Erdem
Published: August 2024

Bio-inspired structures have applications in various industries, including automotive, defense, aerospace, and biomedical industries, owing to their combination of high-strength and lightweight properties. To enhance their energy absorption performance, a novel design was developed by integrating a spiral component, inspired by the cross section of the date palm tree trunk (Latin: Phoenix dactylifera), into an empty aluminum tube. The energy absorption performance of a bio-inspired hybrid energy-absorbing profile (BIHEAP) was experimentally and numerically investigated. To ensure the reliability of the numerical studies, finite element models were generated using ANSYS LS-DYNA and subsequently validated through axial crushing tests. Design optimization studies were carried out using surrogate-based models, such as the response surface model and Kriging surrogate models, to increase the energy absorption performance of the BIHEAP, which has three different design variables (spiral revolution, wall thickness, and number of spiral tubes). The initial design of the BIHEAP exhibited a specific energy absorption capacity (SEA) and crush force efficiency (CFE) that surpassed those of the empty aluminum tube by 17.2 % and 4.6 %, respectively. The optimized BIHEAP design demonstrated SEA and CFE values that were 21.4 % and 32 % greater than those of the empty aluminum tube, respectively. When the initial and optimized BIHEAP design were compared, it was found that SEA and CFE was increased by 3.5 % and 26.1 %, respectively.
Low-loss and compact arbitrary-order silicon mode converter based on hybrid shape optimization
Authors: Liao Junpeng , Huang Dongmei , Lu Yegang , Li Yan , Tian Ye
Published: August 2024

Mode converters (MCs) play an essential role in mode-division multiplexing (MDM) systems. Numerous schemes have been developed on the silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platform, yet most of them focus solely on the conversion of fundamental mode to one or two specific higher-order modes. In this study, we introduce a hybrid shape optimization (HSO) method that combines particle swarm optimization (PSO) with adjoint methods to optimize the shape of the S-bend waveguide, facilitating the design of arbitrary-order MCs featuring compactness and high performance. Our approach was validated by designing a series of 13 μm-long MCs, enabling efficient conversion between various TE modes, ranging from TE0 to TE3. These devices can be fabricated in a single lithography step and exhibit robust fabrication tolerances. Experiment results indicate that these converters achieve low insertion losses under 1 dB and crosstalks below −15 dB across bandwidths of 80 nm (TE0–TE1), 62 nm (TE0–TE2), 70 nm (TE0–TE3), 80 nm (TE1–TE2), 55 nm (TE1–TE3), and 75 nm (TE2–TE3). This advancement paves the way for flexible mode conversion, significantly enhancing the versatility of on-chip MDM technologies.
Comparison of data-driven thresholding methods using directed functional brain networks
Authors: Manickam Thilaga , Ramasamy Vijayalakshmi , Doraisamy Nandagopal
Published: August 2024

Over the past two centuries, intensive empirical research has been conducted on the human brain. As an electroencephalogram (EEG) records millisecond-to-millisecond changes in the electrical potentials of the brain, it has enormous potential for identifying useful information about neuronal transactions. The EEG data can be modelled as graphs by considering the electrode sites as nodes and the linear and nonlinear statistical dependencies among them as edges (with weights). The graph theoretical modelling of EEG data results in functional brain networks (FBNs), which are fully connected (complete) weighted undirected/directed networks. Since various brain regions are interconnected via sparse anatomical connections, the weak links can be filtered out from the fully connected networks using a process called thresholding. Multiple researchers in the past decades proposed many thresholding methods to gather more insights about the influential neuronal connections of FBNs. This paper reviews various thresholding methods used in the literature for FBN analysis. The analysis showed that data-driven methods are unbiased since no arbitrary user-specified threshold is required. The efficacy of four data-driven thresholding methods, namely minimum spanning tree (MST), minimum connected component (MCC), union of shortest path trees (USPT), and orthogonal minimum spanning tree (OMST), in characterizing cognitive behavior of the normal human brain is analysed using directed FBNs constructed from EEG data of different cognitive load states. The experimental results indicate that both MCC and OMST thresholding methods can detect cognitive load-induced changes in the directed functional brain networks.
Wieder „kriegstüchtig“? Wie ein Unwort die Religionspädagogik herausfordert
Authors: Caspary Christiane , Neff Judith
Published: August 2024

Die aktuellen gesellschaftlichen Debatten im Kontext kriegerischer Auseinandersetzungen erfordern von der Religionspädagogik eine Klärung ihres Selbstverständnisses in Bezug auf die Themen Krieg und Frieden. Öffentlich wird sogar der Ruf nach Kriegstüchtigkeit laut. Die Frage, ob die Friedensfrage per se eine pädagogische Fragestellung ist, wird (religions-)pädagogisch und am Beispiel der Montessori-Pädagogik diskutiert. Der Beitrag eröffnet die Diskussion um Friedensbildung in zweifacher Hinsicht: für die Religionspädagogik sowie für die Pädagogik allgemein.
A STAR for the ages: a 30-year historical perspective of the role of transcription factors in the regulation of steroidogenic acute regulatory gene expression
Authors: Viger Robert S , Bouchard Marie France , Tremblay Jacques J
Published: August 2024

The steroidogenic acute regulatory (STAR) protein is an essential cholesterol transporter that shuttles cholesterol from the outer to the inner mitochondrial membrane in the major steroidogenic endocrine organs. It is a key player in the acute regulation of steroid hormone biosynthesis in response to tropic hormone stimulation. Its discovery 30 years ago sparked immediate interest in understanding how STAR action is controlled. Since increased STAR gene expression is a classic feature of the acute regulation of steroidogenesis, a special emphasis was placed on defining the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms that underlie its rapid induction in response to tropic hormone stimulation. These mechanisms include the effects of enhancers, the regulation of chromatin accessibility, the impact of epigenetic factors, and the role of transcription factors. Over the past three decades, understanding the transcription factors that regulate STAR gene expression has been the subject of more than 170 independent scientific publications, making it one of, and if not the best, studied genes in the steroidogenic pathway. This intense research effort has led to the identification of dozens of transcription factors and their related binding sites in STAR 5' flanking (promoter) sequences across multiple species. STAR gene transcription appears to be complex in that a large number of transcription factors have been proposed to interact with either isolated or overlapping regulatory sequences that are tightly clustered over a relatively short promoter region upstream of the STAR transcription start site. Many of these transcription factors appear to work in unique combinatorial codes and are impacted by diverse hormonal and intracellular signaling pathways. This review provides a retrospective overview of the transcription factors proposed to regulate both basal and acute (hormonal) STAR gene expression, and how insights in this area have evolved over the past 30 years.
Determination of CAST/MspI Polymorphism in Cattle by PCR-RFLP Method
Authors: İlhan Fatma
Published: August 2024

The calpastatin (CAST) gene is one of the genes associated with meat quality. Studies have shown that this gene is associated with quality traits such as body weight gain, carcass yield, meat tenderness and fat content in meat. In this study, the polymorphism of the CAST gene was determined using the PCR-RFLP method in Holstein, Simmental and Brown Swiss cattle. As a result of genotyping, three genotypes (MM, MN and NN) and two alleles (M and N) were determined. It was found that the MM genotype and the M allele had the highest frequency in all breeds examined, while the NN genotype had the lowest frequency. The NN genotype was only found in the Brown Swiss breed. All Simmental animals used in the study belonged to the MM genotype.
The Global Goose Meat Production Quantity Forecast for the 2023–2027 Years
Authors: Dumlu Büşra
Published: August 2024

This study examines the growing acceptance of goose meat production, its nutritional value, and its varied cultural and gastronomic significance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the global output of goose meat between 2023 and 2027. The investigation was carried out using statistical data websites, such as FAOSTAT. Forecasts for upcoming years were created by combining data on the production of goose meat from 1961 to 2022. The ARIMA model was used to create forecasts, and the most appropriate model was found using the SAS statistical program. Because it outperformed the other models on several metrics, including AIC, BIC, SSE, MSE, SBC, MAE, MAPE, DW, RMSE, HQC, and R2, the ARIMA (3,1,1) model was determined to be the most suitable model. It is projected that the amount of goose meat produced worldwide will rise from 150 thousand tons in 1961 to 4 million 751 thousand tons in 2027. A change of -0.019% was computed based on the differences between the average of the 61 years that followed this period and the actual production figures for the 62 years between 1961 and 2022. The current study predicts that global goose meat production will increase by 246.32% in the five years between 2023 and 2027, compared to the average of the previous 62 years. The results of this study, which used advanced statistical methods and market analysis, suggest that goose meat production will increase over the next five years.
Synthesis and ionic conductivity of glass ceramics with general composition (2-х)Na2О : хМІ2О : 3CoО : 2P2O5 (х = 0 or 0.05, МІ – Li, K)
Authors: Strutynska N.Yu. , Kuzmin R.M. , Titov Y.A. , Slobodyanik M.S.
Published: August 2024

Glass ceramic samples with general composition: (2-х)Na2О : хМІ2О : 3CoО : 2P2O5 (х = 0 or  0.05, МІ – Li, K) were synthesized by melt method with subsequent annealing of homogeneous glass at a temperature of 650°C. According to powder X-ray diffraction data, monophase phosphates with the general composition Na4-хMІхСо3(PO4)2P2O7 which belong to the orthorhombic system  (space group Pn21a) were obtained. The calculated cell parameters of prepared phosphates correlate with the size of the substituted alkali metal atom. The FTIR spectroscopy data confirm the presence of two anion types (РО4 and Р2О7) in the structure of crystalline phosphates. The ionic conductivity properties of the synthesized samples were investigated using impedance spectroscopy method. Analisys of results showed an increase of  specific conductivity at the partial substitution of sodium atoms (0.1 Na→0.1Li) in an initial structure Na4Со3(PO4)2P2O7. The obtained results can be in future used in the preparation of solid electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries based on substituted glass ceramics with  the composition Na4-хMІхСо3(PO4)2P2O7 with improved ion-conducting characteristics.
Will-o'-the-wisp, map collection tours, hauntology and deep time spectres.
Authors: Laliberté Larry
Published: August 2024

In renewing ways to navigate the uncharted institutional spaces of interred maps and their containers, recent William C. Wonders map collection tours and "top-of cabinet" displays have been crafted to open up ways to re-read cartographic renderings as apparitions, situating their re-inscription and retention in the spectres of deep time. By incorporating tactile ambience, aurals, and experiential movement, in-person tours aim to dislocate the map collection into Anthropogenic fragments (shales) and their impressions (fossils) that capture the uncanny energy embodiments of extractive dispossession, and the resulting wrack lines that continue to haunt the landscape.
Social and Employment Policy Trends in the European Union and their Impact on Lithuanian Social Law
Authors: Petrylaitė Daiva , Petrylaitė Vida
Published: August 2024

The article addresses Lithuania‘s compliance with labour, employment, and social policy laws of the European Union (EU) after its accession to the EU. It highlights the significance of social and employment policies within the EU framework, as noted in the Lisbon Strategy and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and emphasises the continuous need to update national legislation to conform with expanding EU regulations.The authors examine legislative advancements in the European Union throughout the previous ten years, examining social policy patterns and obstacles, including the COVID-19 pandemic, migration, and the economic downturn of 2007–2008. With an emphasis on the difficulties of the last ten years, they want to evaluate the development of social policy and labour law in the EU and in Lithuania.According to the article, during the past decade, the EU has changed its approach to social policy and labour relations, from harmonisation to coordination. Recent European Commission proposals focus on economic matters, with a growing emphasis on the use of soft-law measures for social regulation. The EU‘s equal opportunities policy is changing, especially with regard to gender equality and work-life balance. The European Commission is pushing for legislation to improve work-life balance options, such as parental and paternity leaves. The goal of the EU Minimum Wage Directive 2022/2041 is to end wage dumping and reduce poverty among workers, especially those earning the minimum wage. It creates procedural principles for minimum wage setting in Member States but does not impose a uniform minimum pay level throughout the EU. Lithuania will have difficulty implementing this directive into national legislation, nevertheless, as its current collective bargaining and minimum wage models might not adhere to the directive‘s standards.
Gambaran Sanitasi, Hygiene, Dan Keluhan Diare Pada Balita Usia 12-59 Bulan Di UPTDPuskesmas Rengas Kota Tangerang Selatan Tahun 2023
Authors: Wibowo Muhammad Azhar Ali , Kusumawardani Riastuti Kusuma
Published: August 2024

Penyakit diare merupakan penyebab kematian pada balita tertinggi kedua di seluruhdunia. Sanitasi dan hygiene yang tidak memadai menjadi penyebab utama penyebaran infeksi diare padabalita. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran sanitasi, hygiene, dan Keluhan diare pada balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Rengas Kota Tangerang Selatan. Variabel yang diteliti yaitu sanitasi, hygiene, dan keluhan diare. Desain penelitian yaitu deskriptif cross sectional. Sampel pada penelitian adalah balita dengan usia 12-59 bulan sebesar 82 sampel. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan cluster random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan Univariat dan Bivariat. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa balita yang memiliki keluhan diare yaitu 37,8%. Pengamanan sampah rumah tangga diketahui tidak memenuhi syarat dan terdapat keluhan diare balita yaitu sebesar 42,4%, Cuci Tangan Pakai Sabun yang tidak memenuhi syarat dan terdapat keluhan diare balita sebesar 60,6%, dan Saluran Pembuangan Air Limbah yang tidak memenuhi syarat dan terdapat keluhan diare balita sebesar 20%, Jamban sehat dan Stop Buang Air Besar Sembarangan memenuhi syarat dan tidak terdapat keluhan diare balita. Masyarakat di kelurahan Rengas diharapkan dapat bekerja sama dengan lembaga pengelola sampah di Tingkat RT untuk menyediakan fasilitas tempat sampah organik dan anorganik di setiap rumah tangga. Selain itu, ibu dan pengasuh balita juga perlu meningkatkan kebiasaan cuci tangan pakai sabun sesuai dengan langkah-langkah yang baik dan benar pada waktuwaktu penting cuci tangan.Kata Kunci: Balita, Diare, Higiene, Sanitasi.
Digital Technology and MSMEs: A Step to Strengthen the Sustainable and Resilient Economy
Authors: Datta Dibyendu Bikash
Published: August 2024

Digital technology can significantly help India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector if the new infrastructure is supported by the Government, solution providers, and users. In recent years, the digital landscape catering to businesses has significantly transformed, and various aspects have developed that can begin creating the contours of a robust digital ecosystem. Addressing a complex and heterogeneous MSME segment characterized by micro-enterprises at multiple phases and levels of digital readiness presents problems. Incentives for enterprises to adopt digital technology would include an ecosystem that provides end-to-end solutions, including access to finance, payments, operations, and management, as well as skilling and handy information resources.
Voting with a Wallet: A Study on Consumer Impact on Green Washing
Authors: Uthira D. , Nisha U.
Published: August 2024

The concept of “voting with a wallet” highlights that consumers play a crucial role in determining the success or failure of a business, as their purchases are a vote for or against a product or company. This study emphasises how important consumer decision-making is in shaping the business industry. The study is aimed at understanding awareness of factors leading to greenwashing and the subsequent impact on consumers. The conceptual framework of the study was created based on the identified drivers of greenwashing. The literature review identified gaps in previous research, based on which a research model has been proposed to determine consumer impact on greenwashing.
Effect of Self-Challenges on Task, Contextual and Counterproductive Performance: A Study with Special Reference to ASHAs
Authors: Chahal Sumita , Punia B. K. , Jopeen Ritu
Published: August 2024

Health is a vital component of sustainable human development. The foundation of India’s healthcare system is its network of Accredited Social Health Activists, or ASHAs (ray of hope). ASHAs play a vital role in connecting the community with healthcare services, serving as intermediaries, providers, and activists at the bedrock level. This government-led scheme has an army of over a million, the biggest community health initiative in the world. ASHAs have an immense potential to bring transformative change in the health system scenario. However, near to two decades after the introduction of ASHA, they face multifaceted challenges related to self, institutional, community, pandemic, etc. This study highlights the effect of Self-challenges of ASHAs on task performance, contextual performance and counterproductive performance. Data was collected from 479 ASHA workers from all six administrative divisions of Haryana using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique. The findings of the study indicate that the self-challenges have a negative effect on task performance and contextual performance. Also, the outcome of the study found that self-challenges have a more negative effect on contextual performance as compared to task and counterproductive performance. This study will help the ASHAs to overcome their self-challenges and boost their performance which will strengthen the healthcare system.
READING LITERACY OF STUDENTS – A CHALLENGE FOR TEACHER TRAINING
Authors: Ivanova Borisova Tanya
Published: August 2024

The article examines the possibilities of increasing students’ reading literacy with a view to teacher training. Along with the thresholds for reading literacy in all stages of secondary education, basic competencies that future primary teachers should possess are put forward. All this is refracted through the international studies PISA and PIRLS. The essence between teaching and learning in its invariant characteristics, the regularities and principles of learning, the subject of normative didactics, docimology and didactometry, as well as didactic prognostication are the basis of the training of future teachers. In BBulgarian Language and Lliterature education it is more than imperative to set the standards of reading literacy. That is why, when delineating the thresholds for reading literacy, the author refers to the PISA reading literacy criteria, as well as to a longitudinal study of the dynamics of reading literacy of students in the Burgas region /compared to the results in the country/.
Sloshing analysis of a two-layered fluid in a tank with baffles using Level Set Method
Authors: Benmasaoud Bilal , Essaouini Hilal , Hamydy Ahmed , Lhassane Lahlaouti Mohammed
Published: August 2024

In this paper, a multiphase method based on the Level Set Method is employed to study the sloshing phenomenon of two-layer liquid inside a two-dimensional rectangular container subjected to horizontal excitation. Validation of the multiphase approach is conducted through a comparative analysis with existing studies. Results show a fair agreement between the numerical model and available numerical and experimental data. Initially, a series of simulations were used to compare the sloshing behaviour of a two-layer fluid with that of a single-layer fluid. Even under identical external excitation, layered fluids demonstrate different sloshing patterns compared to single-layer liquids. Furthermore, the influence of the periodic excitation frequency on the sloshing dynamics was examined. Analysis was also conducted to explore the effect of internal baffles on the oscillatory behaviour of layered liquid sloshing. The findings reveal that the baffles significantly mitigate the sloshing of the layered fluid.
Between coercion and protection. Locationes censoriae in the times of the Roman Republic
Authors: Tarwacka Anna
Published: August 2024

The censors had wide-ranging powers related to the performance of public tasks. They concluded contracts (locationes censoriae) for the erection and repair of public buildings, as well as the collection of public revenues. The position of the contractors was weaker, but they were able to obtain assistance from the senate and sometimes from the plebeian tribunes. The tasks of the censors required the acquisition of land. This was done by purchase (emptio in publicum). It is not known whether the censors used coercive measures, but it seems that they rather conducted negotiations. They then carried out a publicatio, i.e. the granting of public status to the property.
Natural law and unwritten law in Classical Greek thought
Authors: Tussay Ákos
Published: August 2024

It is a common mistake of contemporary natural law scholarship to overestimate the ancient Greeks' contribution to a meaningful theory of natural law and to mistake an appeal to unwritten law with natural law's criteria for normative validity. This paper was designed to elaborate on two interrelated queries. On the one hand, it labours to reconstruct the ancient Greeks' understanding of a hierarchy of law, which is answered in the affirmative. On the other hand, the paper inquires whether there existed any meaningful sense of natural law in the Classical period, to which question the Archytean nexus of law and natural justice is offered as a palpable compromise.
Penerapan Smart Governance Dalam Rangka Mewujudkan Desa Tanjung Pasir Kabupaten Tangerang Sebagai Smart Village
Authors: Rahmawati Siti Wahyuni , Kurniawan Irvan Arif , Prasetyo Eko
Published: August 2024

In this study, the existence of a smart village in Tanjung Pasir village can understand the problems faced by the village by understanding the latest situation of problems that exist in the village, by managing various resources to be effective and efficient, then by maximizing the purpose of serving the community. This study aims to see how one of the dimensions of a smart village is implemented, namely smart governance in Tanjung Pasir Village, Tangerang Regency. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with interview data collection carried out with informants from the Office of the Head of Tanjung Pasir Village and the community. The results of the study show that the implementation of smart governance in order to realize Tanjung Pasir Village as a smart village in the decisions taken by the Tanjung Pasir village government that the Tanjung Pasir village has the right to obtain information through an information system developed by the city government, then from the public and social services side found in Tanjung Pasir Village, namely through the existence of a smart village program that can provide services effectively.
The Influence of Human Resource Empowerment Management on Service Quality in the Department of Employment, Cooperatives and Small Medium Enterprises Sumedang Regency
Authors: Ramdan Deden
Published: August 2024

Based on the observations of the researchers, it was shown that in the Field of Training, Placement and Expansion of Job Opportunities, the Department of Manpower, Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, Sumedang Regency, obtained information that there were problems regarding service quality (study of making job seeker cards). Researchers suspect that the problem is caused by the lack of empowerment of human resources, such as: lack of training, lack of complete work equipment and lack of motivation given by the leadership. The research method used is a descriptive analysis method with a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out in two ways, namely library research and field studies which included observations, interviews and questionnaires with analysis using a Likert scale. As for the determination of the sample used is using the saturated sampling technique. Furthermore, to test the instrument validity test using Pearson's product moment correlation and reliability test using Cronbach's alpha. Then to analyze the results using the correlation coefficient test to test the relationship, simple linear regression test to test the effect and the coefficient of determination test to determine the percentage of the influence of the human resource empowerment variable on service quality. The results of the study based on an analysis using the SPSS (Statistical & Product and Service Solution) version 21 program showed a strong level of influence between the empowerment of human resources on service quality with a value of 79.5% and the remaining 20.5% was influenced by the following factors.
Optimization of E-Government Through Information Technology Management
Authors: Indiati Indiati , Suljatmiko Suljatmiko , Hoerudin Cecep Wahyu , Afrilia Ufa Anita , Ratih Sri Wulan Windu
Published: August 2024

E-Government has become the main driver in the transformation of public services through the management of Information Technology (IT). In this context, it is important to understand the positive impact produced by IT, as well as identify obstacles and effective management strategies to optimize E-Government. This research aims to investigate developments and challenges related to E-Government through IT management, as well as to identify effective strategies for dealing with these dynamics. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data analysis from various research sources and previous studies that are relevant to the research topic. The results of this research provide in-depth insight into the role of IT in E-Government, the challenges that need to be overcome, as well as effective strategies for managing government IT. In the future, collaboration between the public and private sectors, integration of advanced technology, and response to cyber security threats will be the key to the success of an E-Government that is more efficient and relevant to society's demands. This research provides a valuable basis for improvement and innovation in government management in the digital era.
Debate Between Individual Expectations and Experience Inside the National Idea of Integration: a Literary Study
Authors: Bhattacharjee Debraj
Published: August 2024

This paper examines the philosophical tension between individual expectations and national integration during the transition from colonialism to sovereign democracy. The emergence of anarchism, both at the social periphery and in the redefinition of colonial myths, posed significant challenges to the national idea of integration. Concurrently, Nietzschean philosophy, supported by Tagore well before the constitution was enacted, influenced radical thought, further complicating the integration process. This created a dilemma, leading to the establishment of a doctrine to balance individual autonomy with the demands of a democratic social order. The study aims to explore these philosophical interventions to provide a deeper understanding of individual constitutional values as manifested in literary works. Through a qualitative analysis of relevant literary texts and historical documents, the research uncovers the complexities of integrating individual and collective values in the formation of a democratic society. The findings reveal that the interplay between anarchism and Nietzschean thought significantly shaped the discourse on individual rights within the emerging constitutional framework. The study concludes that these philosophical interventions played a critical role in defining the space for individual engagement within the democratic order. This research contributes to the broader discourse on the philosophical underpinnings of constitutional values and their literary expressions, offering insights into the evolving relationship between individual autonomy and democratic governance.
Bahasa Sebagai Media Komunikasi Dakwah
Authors: Rumra Moh. Yamin , Hakis Hakis
Published: August 2024

Language is a powerful means that communicators can use to convey the messages.  This research aims to examine the role of language as a medium in da'wah communication. Using library research with a critical discourse analysis approach, the research results show that; 1). Language is one of the most effective communication media for carrying out da'wah communication, which has the main roles, namely labeling, interaction, and information transmission, 2). Language is a very vital medium to convey da'wah communication messages; so within holy Qur'an there are many words found such as "qaulan" that need to be paid attention to by communicators. The word "qaulan" is always paired with wise words,  such as layyinan, makruf, tsaqilah, karimah, sadidah, balighah, maisyuroh, which means that the Muslim preachers must be role models for adherents in using language.
Mengontrol Dominasi TV Swasta Di Indonesia
Authors: Priliantini Anjang
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research is to provide an overview of the phenomenon of media conglomeration and convergence in Indonesia, and to try to construct solutions to save public space through diversity of ownership and diversity of content. The results of this research show that media conglomeration and convergence will be profitable for media owners, and conversely create losses for the public. One of the reasons why the public is disadvantaged in this phenomenon is due to the weakness of media regulations so that they can be exploited by media owners. In fact, the public has the right to obtain diverse information without interference from media owners.
Multiscalar Institutional Work of System-Building Sustainable Entrepreneurs in Transitioning Coal Regions: A Case of an Energy Cluster
Authors: Stasik Agata , Dańkowska Alicja
Published: August 2024

Background: Social enterprise is a potential driver of sustainability at the community level in energy sector decarbonization.
Research objectives: We ask how sustainable entrepreneurs’ embeddedness in the territorial and institutional contexts of a coal region in transition shapes their ability to exploit sustainable business opportunities, and how they can influence energy transition pathways.
Research design and methods: We introduce the notion of system-building sustainable entrepreneurs, who develop breakthrough niche innovations. Our analytical framework employs a multilevel perspective and multiscalar analysis of institutional work is applied to the case study of an energy cluster.
Results: We identified multiscalar institutional work of SBSEs operating in the niche, presenting the inhibiting and enabling factors at the regime and landscape levels. Although enabling factors created opportunities, they could only be exploited through institutional work.
Conclusions: We identified three key factors shaping the ability of system-building sustainable entrepreneurs to exploit opportunities and shape transition pathways.
ESPAÇOS E TEMPOS DO CURRÍCULO E ESPAÇOS DE AUTOEXPRESSÃO E RESISTÊNCIA DOS JOVENS ESTUDANTES
Authors: Silva Maria da Graça Moreira da , Almeida Fernando José de
Published: August 2024

O artigo explora as narrativas instantâneas ou efêmeras, conhecidas como “stories”, criadas por jovens nas redes sociais digitais, especialmente no Instagram. Essas narrativas são analisadas no contexto educacional, destacando-se como podem ser incorporadas ao currículo escolar para promover autoexpressão, resistência e transformação social. A pesquisa adota uma abordagem teórica crítica para articular os tempos e espaços do currículo com as práticas digitais dos educandos, evidenciando a necessidade de um currículo dinâmico, inclusivo e conectado às experiências culturais e pessoais dos alunos. Essa articulação exemplifica a potência das práticas cotidianas em reconfigurar espaços usuais e criar formas de interação e empoderamento educacional e social.
Characterization of microbial primary and secondary metabolism in the marine realm
Authors:   ,   Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Geller-McGrath David E. ,   Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: August 2024

This thesis applies meta-omics data analysis to elucidate the ecological roles of marine microorganisms in diverse habitats and includes the development of new bioinformatics tools to enhance these analyses. In my second chapter, I applied genome mining tools to analyze the gene content and expression of biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs). The analysis of BGCs through largescale genome mining efforts has identified diverse natural products with potential applications in medicine and biotechnology. Many marine environments, particularly oxygen-depleted water columns and sediments, however, remain under-represented in these studies. Analysis of BGCs in free-living and particle-associated microbial communities along the oxycline water column of the Cariaco Basin, Venezuela, revealed that differences in water column redox potential were associated with microbial lifestyle and the predicted composition and production of secondary metabolites. This experience set the stage for my third chapter, in which I developed MetaPathPredict, a machine learning-based tool for predicting the metabolic potential of bacterial genomes. This tool addresses the lack of computational pipelines for pathway reconstruction that predict the presence of KEGG modules in highly incomplete prokaryotic genomes. MetaPathPredict made robust predictions in highly incomplete bacterial genomes, enabling more accurate reconstruction of their metabolic potential. In my fourth chapter, I performed metagenomic analysis of microbial communities in the hydrothermally-influenced sediments of Guaymas Basin (Gulf of California, Mexico). Previous studies indicated a decline in microbial abundance and diversity with increasing sediment depth. Analysis revealed a distribution of MAGs dominated by Chloroflexota and Thermoproteota, with diversity decreasing as temperature increased, consistent with a downcore reduction in subsurface biosphere diversity. Specific archaeal MAGs within the Thermoproteota and Hadarchaeota increased in abundance and recruitment of metatranscriptome reads towards deeper, hotter sediments, marking a transition to a specialized deep biosphere. In my fifth chapter, I developed MetaPathPredict-E, a deep learningpowered extension of MetaPathPredict for eukaryotic metabolism predictions. Eukaryotic metabolism is diverse, reflecting varied lifestyles across eukaryotic kingdoms, but the complexity of eukaryotic genomes presents challenges for assembly and annotation. MetaPathPredict-E was trained on diverse eukaryotic genomes and transcriptomes, demonstrating a robust performance on test datasets, thus advancing the study of eukaryotic metabolic potential from environmental samples.
INVESTIGATION OF GEOMETRIC PARAMETERS ON FLAP AND SLAT AERODYNAMICS IN A THREE-ELEMENT AIRFOIL
Authors: Siddique P.M. Mohamed Abubacker , Charana G. S. , Raj Lawrence Prince , Bhowmik Joydeep , Debnath Koustuv
Published: August 2024

Three-element airfoils are commonly employed in airplanes to provide additional lift, reduce runway length
requirements, and improve cargo capacity. Due to the small distances between its components and flow interactions,
the three-element airfoil has complex flow dynamics. The aerodynamic characteristics of an airfoil system comprising
of three elements are greatly influenced by the geometric positioning of the flap and slat. The present study uses the
computational techniques to examine how the geometric characteristics affect the aerodynamics of specific pieces,
particularly the flap and slat. In this work, computational techniques are used to examine how geometric characteristics, particularly those affecting the flap and slat, affect the aerodynamics of individual components of the multielement
airfoil. The chosen design space is generated through the sampling based on the Sobol sequence. The flow physics
around each element due to the change in position of individual elements of the three-element airfoil is investigated in detail. Furthermore, it was shown that the leading-edge components greatly influence the flow behavior of the trailing edge components, while the opposite is not significant. Finally, the study reveals that the most significant effect on the aerodynamics characteristics of the three-element airfoil is governed by the gap in the flap.
Matemáticas financieras básicas: aplicaciones en Excel
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Carvajal Torres Oscar René
Published: August 2024

Este documento propone un estudio introductorio a las matemáticas financieras desde lo práctico a partir de situaciones problema fundamentadas en el proceso teórico de las operaciones financieras. A partir de las situaciones planteadas, se van explicando los procesos financieros que van a darles solución a estas situaciones planteadas acordes con los temas tratados, lo cual les facilita a los estudiantes la apropiación del conocimiento para su formación, de acuerdo con los requerimientos financieros de las organizaciones. En la práctica, se busca que este libro resuelva ejemplos y problemas para cada una de las temáticas que se van a abordar para un mayor entendimiento de los temas tratados.
Partial Homeownership: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Brandsaas Eirik Eylands , Kvaerner Jens
Published: August 2024

Partial Ownership (PO), which allows households to buy a fraction of a home and rent the remainder, is increasing in many countries with housing affordability challenges. We incorporate an existing for-profit PO contract into a life-cycle model to quantify its impact on homeownership, households’ welfare, and its implications for financial stability. We have the following results: 1) PO increases homeownership rates. 2) Willingness to pay increases with housing unaffordability and is highest among low-income and renting households. 3) PO increases aggregate debt as renters become partial owners but also reduces the average leverage ratios as indebted homeowners become partial owners.
Türkçe Öğretmenlerinin Okul İçi Ortak Sınavlara İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Yıldız Atam Neslihan , Güzelküçük Devrim Murat
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışma, Türkçe öğretmenlerinin okul içi ortak sınavlara ilişkin görüşlerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Örneklemi, 16 Türkçe öğretmeninden oluşan çalışma, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yoluyla elde edilen nitel verilere dayanmaktadır. Veriler içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak ele alınmıştır. Çalışmanın verilerinin analizinde MAXQDA 18 programı kullanılarak kod haritaları çıkarılmıştır. Bulgular, Türkçe öğretmenlerinin okul içi ortak sınavlar hakkında çeşitli düşüncelere sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışmanın sonunda okul içi ortak sınavların Türkçe eğitimine etkileri, madde türleri, yönetmelikte belirli tarihe bağlanmış olması, uygulama sınavlarıyla beraber sınav notu olarak değerlendirilmesi, konu soru dağılım tablosundaki senaryolara göre hazırlanması ve bu uygulamanın bulunduğu yönetmeliğe ilişkin genellikle olumlu görüşlerin olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Ancak ortak sınavların okulların bulunduğu ortam, öğrencilerin seviyesi ve seviye sınıfı gibi değişkenler sebebiyle Türkçe eğitimi açısından olumsuzluk taşıyabileceği; Liselere Geçiş Sistemi sınavlarındaki madde türünün açık uçlu veya kısa cevaplı ve açık uçlu olmamasının öğrencilerin bu alan bakış açılarını olumsuz etkileyebileceği; konu soru dağılım tablolarının öğretmenlerin özerkliğini kısıtladığı ve senaryo sayılarının yetersiz olduğu; uygulama sınavlarının değerlendirilmesinin zaman aldığı, yönetmeliğin eğitim-öğretim başladıktan ve zümre toplantıları yapıldıktan sonra yayınlanmasının da uygun olmadığı yönünde olumsuz görüşler de tespit edilmiştir.
Purification of FUNDC1-GST v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of FUNDC1-GST.
Purification of BNIP3-GST v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of BNIP3-GST.
Purification of BCL2L13-GFP v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of BCL2L13-GFP.
Startle induced negative geotaxis (SING) v1
Authors: Kaempf Natalie , Pech Uli , Verstreken Patrik
Published: August 2024

This protocol describes how to perform the Startle induced negative geotaxis (SING) assay. SING defects in parkinsonism fly models have previously been shown to be caused by dopaminergic impairments.
Kinase activity assays Src and CK2 v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details about the Kinase activity assays of Src and CK2.
UDA-5'RNA-protocol v2
Authors: Li Yun
Published: August 2024

Droplet microfluidics-based single-cell combinatorial indexing sequencing represents an attractive way to balance cost, scalability,robustness, and accessibility. However, current methods need a tailored protocol for specific modality respectively, which may limit their potential for automation. We introduce UDA-seq, universal droplet microfluidics-based combinatorial indexing for massive-scale single-cell multimodal sequencing. We demonstrate that when necessary, UDA-seq enables effectively generating more than 100,000 single-cell data in a single-channel experiment of droplet microfluidics. Meanwhile, UDA-seq provides a universal workflow foraccomplishing several multimodal tasks, including single-cell co-assay of RNA and VDJ, RNA and ATAC, and RNA and CRISPR guide RNA.
AlphaFold 3 screen v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol is about the AlphaFold 3 screen.
Purification mCherry-ATG13 IDR v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of mCherry-ATG13 IDR.
Chronic Multi-Electrode Assembly Implantation with a Chamber Setup v1
Authors: Choi Jiwon , Amjad Usamma , N Schwerdt Helen
Published: August 2024

This protocol describes how to implant an array of carbon fiber and other types of microelectrodes for chronic recording using the two-part chamber system. The previous steps to implant the two-part chamber are described in other protocols entitled, "Baseplate Implantation for Two-Part Chamber System", and "Craniotomy, and Second and Third Phase Implantation to Complete Two-Part Chamber System".
Protocol for the preparation of Wings and Wing Interference Pattern Imaging from ethanol preserved specimens v1
Authors: B. Bartsch Saskia , Vogel Jonathan , Ankermann Anne , Mayer Christoph
Published: August 2024

This protocol aims to provide standardisation for the necessary steps, specifically to a) produce standardised, artifact-free and high-quality WIP images, b) secure long-term-storage of the specimens, c) make the prepared wings re-traceable to the specimens they have been taken from d) secure reproducibility of the imaging even decades after preparation (i.e., easy cleaning of the wing specimens prior to imaging), and to e) allow reproduction of the protocol with minimal financial resources. In all these aspects, there is undeniably room for improvement.
Purification of CK2 kinase complex v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of CK2 kinase complex.
UDA-multiome-protocol v2
Authors: Li Yun
Published: August 2024

Droplet microfluidics-based single-cell combinatorial indexing sequencing represents an attractive way to balance cost, scalability,robustness, and accessibility. However, current methods need a tailored protocol for specific modality respectively, which may limit their potential for automation. We introduce UDA-seq, universal droplet microfluidics-based combinatorial indexing for massive-scale single-cell multimodal sequencing. We demonstrate that when necessary, UDA-seq enables effectively generating more than 100,000 single-cell data in a single-channel experiment of droplet microfluidics. Meanwhile, UDA-seq provides a universal workflow foraccomplishing several multimodal tasks, including single-cell co-assay of RNA and VDJ, RNA and ATAC, and RNA and CRISPR guide RNA.
Purification of FIP200 CTR-GFP v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias , Turco Eleonora
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification GFP-FIP200 (CTR).
Purification of FKBP8-GST v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol describes the purification and analysis of FKBP8-GST by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie staining.
Purification of mCherry-ATG101/13 (1-191aa) subcomplex v1
Authors: Adriaenssens Elias
Published: August 2024

This protocol details the purification of mCherry-ATG101/13 (1-191aa) subcomplex.