bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Novel Framework for Developing Digital Platforms for Engineering Students
Authors: Musti KS Sastry , Musiyarira Harmony Kuitakwashe
Published: July 2023

This chapter presents a novel framework for the design and development of digital platforms using mature rapid e-learning tools for teaching and learning purposes, specifically in engineering programs. A good number of recent works have been summarized and then the foundation for the chapter is provided. The development process for a simple rapid e-learning tool is outlined, and a 3-tier architecture for a simple digital platform is also presented. Then, the chapter presents a novel framework that uses rapid e-learning tools in the design and development process of digital platforms. Challenges associated with developing digital platforms and important steps in the strategic deployment of the suggested framework are illustrated.
Evaluation and Quality Assurance for Rapid E-Learning and Development of Digital Learning Resources
Authors: Babu C. V. Suresh , Rohan B.
Published: July 2023

E-learning has turned into an undeniably significant instructing and learning mode in instructive organizations and corporate preparation. To guarantee that quality is settled in the use of innovation to accomplish instructive objectives, it is basic to follow the quality checking strategy all through the phases of e-learning asset plan, creation, and conveyance. From a pattern of training of endeavoring to assess numerous e-learning programs, one of the most serious issues has ended up being taking care of the quantity of factors which possibly influence on the viability of the program and concluding what are reliant, free, and unessential factors in a given circumstance. The evaluation of e-learning project has cultivated a more complete construction. This study demonstrates the authoring tool which is used to create the digital learning content and evaluation criteria, and how the quality of e-Learning resources is maintained, and finally the future development of digital learning resources.
Innovative Constraints Formulation in Timetable Planning for Efficient Resource Allocation in Academic Institutions
Authors: Joy Justin , Krishna M. C. , Helen Josephine V. L. , Das Enoch Joy , Siva Muniappan S. , Dutta Ushnil
Published: July 2023

Many developing nations still rely on manual timetable scheduling in academic institutions, leading to inefficiencies. However, advancements in technology have introduced software solutions such as FET (free evolutionary timetabling) to automate the process. In a study, the authors successfully implemented FET to automate timetable creation at a university, reducing the time required from days to seconds. Scheduling in universities with elective courses poses challenges, including forming student groups based on chosen electives and considering constraints like batch size, available rooms, faculty availability, and guest lecturers. The authors propose a unique timetable generation process that considers post-pandemic social distancing measures. This process addresses various complex constraints faced by academic institutions and holds potential for reopening institutions in a cautious manner following the pandemic.
Success as a Sisterhood
Authors: Tasker Twyla J. , Hansen Kinsey O. , Murphy Amy
Published: July 2023

The three authors will take the sting out of the Queen Bee Syndrome by introducing the characteristics of the queen bee, the colony, and the hive. This chapter will feature narratives from the all-female department in which the three authors are employed and discuss the evidenced-based strategies their department has purposefully implemented to promote support for one another. Each author brings a unique perspective to this topic. Though they work together in an all-female department with a female department chair and female dean, they coordinate different programs within that department, bring different experience to their roles, and have reached different stages of motherhood. The chapter will introduce the Communities of Practice Framework as the structure for their “hive.” Strategies for creating a sisterhood with intentionality will also be shared. Lessons learned for overcoming short-term barriers and long-term educational trends will conclude the chapter. The theme of a “colony of bees” will be carried throughout the chapter.
Perspectives on Enhancing Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning Through Mobile Apps
Authors: Yeganehpour Parisa
Published: July 2023

One of the crucial elements of any language used for communicating the language fluently is vocabulary. It is considered a major issue in second or foreign language learning. The growing popularity and development of technology have provided potential advantages of mobile devices for learning all over the world in general, and in second/foreign language learning in particular. The mobile technology not only has provided valuable resources for learners, but also by supporting learning with their multimedia capabilities, portability, connectivity, and flexibility. The present study by exploring the effect of mobile-facilitated concept-mapping vocabulary learning strategy on EFL learners' online and face-to-face vocabulary learning and retention aims not only to enrich the body of literature but also hopes to peruse its major significance by equipping EFL learners with effective strategies such as concept mapping to develop their vocabulary knowledge and assist them to easily access this knowledge through modern technologies.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Authors: Faramarzi Sajad , Dayag Joseph D.
Published: July 2023

Recent technological advances have revolutionized the learning and teaching process. The integration of a particular technology will give limitless opportunities to obtain experiences that would not be otherwise available. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are becoming more and more popular in education; therefore, educators and academics became interested in investigating their potential as learning environments for many disciplines including language learning. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss different applications of AR and VR in education and language learning. In order to fulfill this aim, different AR and VR technologies and their features were discussed. Furthermore, the affordances and challenges of AR and VR in language teaching and learning were pointed out. This chapter concludes with future directions for research regarding AR and VR in educational settings. The study includes some implications for practitioners and researchers interested in educational technologies.
Pandemic Aftermath on Education in the UK
Authors: Al Husseiny Fatima
Published: July 2023

It's crucial to look at what remote education has looked like recently. Several digital approaches have been used to comprehend the impact and scope of the digital divide in UK education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK's usage of remote digital education is generally consistent with what has been observed worldwide. Online learning platforms were cited by 95% of high-income nations as the primary method of remote learning, followed by take-home materials by 89%. In contrast, low-income nations tended to rely on the usage of immature digital technologies like radio (93%) and television (92%). The digital divide is a problem everywhere, but it is especially acute in low-income nations because there are fewer options for digital remote instruction. After all, most pupils may have very limited access to high-maturity digital equipment. In this chapter, the authors discuss the digital divide in the UK, challenges arising, and education post-pandemic.
Is the Higher Education Sector Adapting to Post COVID-19
Authors: Ferrazza Alessandro
Published: July 2023

Institutions around the world have switched from traditional teaching and learning environments to virtual environments as a result of COVID-19. A variety of technology-based solutions have been used by academics to support online learners in the midst of this paradigm transition. Low participation, engagement, and attendance rates, however, continue to pose problems for the implementation of eLearning in the higher education (HE) sector. The acceptance and implementation of technologies in education from the viewpoint of the learners have piqued curiosity inside this story. As a result, there is now more emphasis on using distance learning or hybrid models of teaching delivery which, motivated by these environmental changes, reviews the current position and provides potential future directions.
Amplifying Voices, Empowering Perspectives
Authors: Efthymiou Efthymia
Published: July 2023

This chapter focuses on exploring the experiences of children with disabilities in inclusive education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Through a thorough literature review and thematic analysis of narratives provided by children in the UAE, the study aims to understand the complexities of inclusive education, identify the challenges faced by these children, and highlight factors that contribute to their inclusion. The research questions guiding this study are centered around the experiences, issues, and pivotal factors ensuring inclusion of children with disabilities in the UAE during the pandemic. The themes that emerged shed light on their concerns, interactions, strategies, and recommendations, providing valuable insights into the specific challenges and opportunities within the UAE context. The importance of cultural sensitivity, collaboration among stakeholders, and targeted support systems are highlighted as key elements in ensuring inclusive education for children with disabilities in the UAE.
The Critical Role of Principals in Leading Effective Inclusive Schools
Authors: Abdallah Asma Khaleel , Al Kaabi Ahmed M. , Ramadan Rana S.
Published: July 2023

School leaders have had a significantly increased impact on society since inclusive education was recognized as a need in the pedagogy sector. This study investigates the role of principals in promoting inclusivity and differentiating their leadership styles. The study highlights the inclusive behaviors of successful leaders that prepare them to lead effectively in special education schools. The results demonstrate that principals in inclusive schools have an inherent consciousness of inclusivity that enables them to create a culture of equality in the community. In their efforts to foster an inclusive vision, principals undertake and direct various school reform practices to build the capacity of school staff and create a work environment that facilitates collaboration for instructional modification and educational progress.
E-Business Applications by the Food, Agro, and Marine Segments of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)
Authors: Patro Chandra Sekhar
Published: July 2023

The contemporary business environment is moving towards the digital world as a result of the rapid changes in communication and technology. The MSEs must use e-business applications to explore trade opportunities in order to get out of this scenario. The chapter determines the perceptions of the Food, Agro and Marine segment of MSEs on e-business applications. Also, it analyses the relationship among the factors influencing e-business applications and organisational performance. The results reveal that employee support, financial benefits, social influence, ease of use, management support, IT capability, security and privacy, and government support show a substantial association with organisational performance. The results will be helpful in understanding the state of e-business practises among MSEs as well as any gaps in e-business adoption. It will help determine how much e-business practises can be promoted and used in order to attain the best results.
Women and Tourism
Authors: Dam Supriya
Published: July 2023

Socioeconomic structure in Sikkim often leads to women's participation in different walks of life. The bulk of the micro-enterprises and tourists spots are managed through women, and accounts for fourth highest self-employed women in India inside the territory. Considered a haven for women employees for security reasons along with the other tourism centered state Goa, this Eastern Himalayan state made significant progress in GPI since statehood in 1975. Test results indicate that women's employment in the accommodation sector does not proportionately increase with the number of accommodations. Despite the incremental decrease in GER for women at the primary level, a dominant presence in higher education provides ample opportunities for women to excel in white-collar jobs, which augurs well for the service sector in general and tourism in particular.
An Emerging Network for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: Flores Jabez Joshua M. , Buot Jr. Inocencio E. , Flor Alexander G. , Bagarinao Ricardo T. , Sobremisana Marisa J.
Published: July 2023

The study identified permaculture practitioners and determined how network relationship patterns can help in the mainstreaming of permaculture in the Philippines. Social network analysis was conducted to determine network structure and discover relationship patterns. Results of the study identified 204 permaculture practitioners with 75 individuals belonging to 53 projects that fall under nine project types. This is the first systematic documentation of practitioners in the Philippines. The network structure had a low density (0.185598) suggesting the high diversity of members in its network composition. Degree centrality index (max=92) revealed the network's prominent practitioners while local clustering coefficient (max=0.999) identified the presence of eight organizations and local government offices implying that membership was not limited to the participation of individuals. In conclusion, the way the permaculture network was constructed gave it a strategic position to mainstream permaculture to a broader audience which includes farmers and non-farmers.
Impact of Urban Expansion on Coastal Vegetation Conservation in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Authors: Olatoye Tolulope Ayodeji , Kalumba Ahmed Mukalazi , Mazinyo Sonwabo Perez , Odeyemi Akinwunmi Sinday
Published: July 2023

The ethical clearance certificate number for this research is KUL011SOLA01. This research elucidates the conceptualization of urbanization, urban sustainability, merits of coastal vegetation, and threats to urban expansion. Furthermore, this paper focuses on the analysis of the questionnaire, of which 300 copies were distributed to different categories of individuals in the study area, out of which a total of 254 copies were returned. The results revealed that 197 (80.7%) respondents confirmed the occurrence of environmental challenges, 33 (13.5%) others stated otherwise, while 14 (5.7%) claimed ignorance. Further, the researcher sought to know the causes of coastal vegetation loss; 190 (74.8%) respondents blamed it on urban expansion, 169 (66.8%) respondents stated it was due to deforestation activities. Other views cited by the respondents in this regard and their corresponding frequencies are as follows: bush fires (132/52.0%) and conversion of ecosystem land uses for crop cultivation (112/44.1%).
A Study on Occupational Health and Safety Practices on Construction Site Workers for Finding Discomfort Level
Authors: Satapathy Suchismita
Published: July 2023

Both physical and mental comfort is essential in every workplace for improving productivity. Work environment distress is exceptionally normal for laborers utilized in proactive tasks; especially the specialists occupied with building locales in India are occupied with various kinds of active work in inconvenient conditions in outrageous environment dust, and so on. So, research should be crucial for concentrating on distress levels. Along these lines, the specialists need to consider sufficient security the executives rehearse notwithstanding appropriate working stances. Consequently, an endeavor was made in this review to distinguish the potential assignment execution-related danger factors and the related uneasiness levels for the specialists occupied with building destinations with the plan to give conceivable ergonomic arrangements, to such an extent that the exhibitions of laborers' can be improved to an ideal level. In this article, an effort is taken to measure both physical and mental (psychological) discomfort levels of construction site workers.
Perceived Effectiveness of Teacher Education Programs on the Professional Competencies of Beginning Teachers
Authors: Su Jungmei
Published: July 2023

This study sought to determine the usefulness of teacher education programs by surveying beginning teachers with up to five years of experience about their perception of the applicability of teacher education programs to actual classroom teaching. A questionnaire survey with a stratified random sampling of 1,909 senior high schools/vocational schools, junior high schools, and primary schools in Taiwan yielded 1,314 valid responses. The results showed that teacher education courses that relate to teaching techniques are more effective for actual teaching, but beginning teachers still need more opportunities for teaching practice to improve their teaching skills.
How Is Paradoxical Leadership Linked to Exploratory Innovation?
Authors: Deng Xiao , Li Jiayu , Huang Yaying , Wang Linlin
Published: July 2023

The promotion of innovation is a crucial leadership function. However, empirical evidence on the role of paradoxical leadership in innovation is scarce. Based on paradox theory, this study presents an effective model to investigate the relationship between paradoxical leadership and employee exploratory innovation. Based on a survey of 358 employees in China, it was observed that paradoxical leadership promotes knowledge sharing among employees, consequently stimulating exploratory innovation. The study results showed that environmental dynamism plays a negative moderating role in the relationship between employee knowledge sharing and exploratory innovation. This study contributes to theoretical and empirical studies on paradoxical leadership and provides new perspectives for promoting exploratory innovation.
The Best Surgical Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Authors: Almasi Afshin , Jafari Samira , Solouki Leila , Darvishi Niloofar
Published: July 2023

A case with an inflamed or damaged nerve root in the cervical spine is defined as cervical radiculopathy. The purpose of the current study is to recognize the most effective surgical procedures in cervical radiculopathy subjects. All related studies were taken using PubMed searching international databases, Scopus, ISI Web of Science (WoS), and Science direct with no limit of until November 20th, 2021. Finally, based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, after reviewing all randomized controlled trial studies which had the related data the researchers were looking for, they conducted meta-analysis with the seven remaining studies including eight different treatments. Heterogeneity was evaluated by Cochran's Q and Higgins I 2 using R software for the network. In the results presented in this study, the neck disability index (NDI) changes as a result of taking cervical anterior discectomy without (ACD) and with fusion (ACDF) and ACD arthroplasty were -0.003, -1.659, and -1.656, respectively. According to the final diagram of the network, 11 comparisons were made in pairs. When each treatment group is compared with ACDF, it is shown that there was a significant mean effect among the patients who receive Mobi-C, Kineflx|C, and ADR, with mean differences of − 8.60 [CI 95% (− 12.75, − 4.45)], − 1.10 [CI 95% (− 5.22, 3.02)], and − 1.00 [CI 95% (− 7.18, 5.18)], respectively. The most effective surgical treatments for cervical radiculopathy were Mobi-c, Kineflx|C, and artificial disc replacement compared to ACDF treatment, respectively.
Identifying Clinical Features, Frailty, and Treatment Responses of Late-onset Axial Spondyloarthritis
Authors: Bayrak Esra Dilsat , Aktas Ilknur
Published: July 2023

Objectives:

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of sacroiliac joints and spine affecting patients in their second and third decades of life. With the increase in the elderly population in the world, the incidence of spondyloarthropathies, as well as other rheumatic diseases, is expected to increase in old age. The aim of this study is to expand the current knowledge of late-onset axSpA and compare clinical features with early-onset patients.

Methods:

A total of 123 axSpA patients (42 late-onset axSpA and 81 early-onset axSpA) were included in the study. Patients with symptoms that began after 50 years of age or older were classified as late-onset axSpA. Patients’ baseline clinical and radiographic findings, human leukocyte antigen B-27 status, and C-reactive protein results were recorded. Disease activity was measured by Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index. The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) was used to assess frailty in patients with late-onset. Late-onset axSpA patients were reassessed for frailty after 6 months of treatment.

Results:

Late-onset axSpA was female predominant (n = 35/42). About 57.1% of patients had nonradiograhic axSpA. Late-onset patients had a higher incidence of female gender (P = 0.000), peripheral arthritis (P = 0.000), and cervical vertebrae involvement (P = 0.002) compared with early-onset axSpA patients. The response to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was similar (P = 0.572) between groups. The median CFS score was 5 at presentation and 3 at month 6 in late-onset axSpA. Patients who received anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy showed greater improvement in CFS scores (P = 0.003).

Conclusion:

AxSpA is very common in the general population and can have a significant impact on quality of life, particularly in old age. In elderly patients, frailty improves significantly with appropriate treatment. Clinicians should avoid being late in diagnosis and treatment.
Tumor Microenvironment Can Predict Chemotherapy Response of Patients with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Authors: Kim Dongjin , Yu Yeuni , Jung Ki Sun , Kim Yun Hak , Kim Jae-Joon
Published: July 2023

Purpose Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a breast cancer subtype that has poor prognosis and exhibits a unique tumor microenvironment. Analysis of the tumor microbiome has indicated a relationship between the tumor microenvironment and treatment response. Therefore, we attempted to reveal the role of the tumor microbiome in patients with TNBC receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy.Materials and Methods We collected TNBC patient RNA-sequencing samples from the Gene Expression Omnibus and extracted microbiome count data. Differential and relative abundance were estimated with linear discriminant analysis effect size. We calculated the immune cell fraction with CIBERSORTx and conducted survival analysis using the Cancer Genome Atlas patient data. Correlations between the microbiome and immune cell compositions were analyzed and a prediction model was constructed to estimate drug response.Results Among the pathological complete response group (pCR), the beta diversity varied considerably; consequently, 20 genera and 24 species were observed to express a significant differential and relative abundance. Pandoraea pulmonicola and Brucella melitensis were found to be important features in determining drug response. In correlation analysis, Geosporobacter ferrireducens, Streptococcus sanguinis, and resting natural killer cells were the most correlated factors in the pCR, whereas Nitrosospira briensis, Plantactinospora sp. BC1, and regulatory T cells were key features in the residual disease group.Conclusion Our study demonstrated that the microbiome analysis of tumor tissue can predict chemotherapy response of patients with TNBC. Further, the immunological tumor microenvironment may be impacted by the tumor microbiome, thereby affecting the corresponding survival and treatment response.
О характеризации квантовых гауссовских измерительных каналов
Authors: Holevo Alexander Semenovich
Published: July 2023

Дана характеризация измерительных (квантово-классических) каналов, которые отображают квантовые гауссовские состояния в гауссовские распределения вероятностей.
Размер популяции критического ветвящегося процесса, эволюционирующего в неблагоприятной среде
Authors: Vatutin Vladimir Alekseevich , Dyakonova Elena Evgen'evna
Published: July 2023

Пусть $Z_n, n=0,1,…\}$ - критический ветвящийся процесс в случайной среде, и пусть $\{S_n, n=0,1,…\}$ - его сопровождающее случайное блуждание. Известно, что если распределение приращений этого случайного блуждания принадлежит (без центрирования) области притяжения устойчивого распределения, то существует правильно меняющаяся на бесконечности последовательность $a_1,a_2,…$ такая, что для любых $t\in (0,1]$ и $x\in (0,+\infty)$
\begin{align*}
\lim_{n\to \infty}\mathbf{P}(\frac{\ln Z_{nt}}{a_n}\leq x| Z_n>0) &= \lim_{n\to \infty}\mathbf{P}(\frac{S_{nt}}{a_n}\leq x| Z_n>0)

&=\mathbf{P}(Y_t^+\leq x),
\end{align*}
где $Y_t^+$ - значение в точке $t$ извилины единичной длины некоторого строго устойчивого процесса. Мы дополняем этот результат описанием условных распределений соответствующим образом нормированных случайных величин $\ln Z_{nt}$ и $S_{nt}$ при условии $\{S_n\leq \varphi(n); Z_n>0\}$, где $\varphi(n)\to \infty$ при $n\to \infty$ так, что $\varphi(n)=o(a_n)$.
Clostridium tetani Infection in a Geriatric Patient: Do Not Let Your Guard Off!
Authors: Piscitelli Alessandra , Cacciatore Stefano , Ambrosio Fiorella , Ragozzino Rosa , Pasquini Francesco Maria , Incordino Francesco , D’Angelo Emanuela , Gerardino Laura , Maggi Loredana , Landi Francesco
Published: July 2023

Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by Clostridium tetani toxin. Although easily preventable through vaccination, over 73,000 new infections and 35,000 deaths due to tetanus occurred worldwide in 2019, with higher rates in countries with healthcare barriers. Here, we present a clinical case of C. tetani infection in an 85-year-old patient. Patient robustness and high functional reserve before infection are favorable predictors of survival for an otherwise fatal disease. However, the patient did not experience any severe complications. Therefore, this report is a strong call for tetanus vaccination.
Commitment of human mesenchymal stromal cells to skeletal lineages is independent of their morphogenetic capacity
Authors: Marín-Llera Jessica Cristina , García-García Damián , Garay-Pacheco Estefania , Adrian Cortes-Morales Victor , Montesinos-Montesinos Juan Jose , Chimal-Monroy Jesus
Published: July 2023

Acute pancreatitis (AP) often leads to a high incidence of cardiac injury, posing significant challenges in the treatment of severe AP and contributing to increased mortality rates. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) release bioactive molecules that participate in various inflammatory diseases. Similarly, extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by MSCs have garnered extensive attention due to their comparable anti-inflammatory effects to MSCs and their potential to avoid risks associated with cell transplantation. Recently, the therapeutic potential of MSCs-EVs in various inflammatory diseases, including sepsis and AP, has gained increasing recognition. Although preclinical research on the utilization of MSCs-EVs in AP-induced cardiac injury is limited, several studies have demonstrated the positive effects of MSCs-EVs in regulating inflammation and immunity in sepsis-induced cardiac injury and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, clinical studies have been conducted on the therapeutic application of MSCs-EVs for some other diseases, wherein the contents of these EVs could be deliberately modified through prior modulation of MSCs. Consequently, we hypothesize that MSCs-EVs hold promise as a potential therapy for AP-induced cardiac injury. This paper aims to discuss this topic. However, additional research is essential to comprehensively elucidate the underlying mechanisms of MSCs-EVs in treating AP-induced cardiac injury, as well as to ascertain their safety and efficacy.
Zinc enhances the cell adhesion, migration, and self-renewal potential of human umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells
Authors: Sahibdad Iqra , Khalid Shumaila , Chaudhry G Rasul , Salim Asmat , Begum Sumreen , Khan Irfan
Published: July 2023

Acute pancreatitis (AP) often leads to a high incidence of cardiac injury, posing significant challenges in the treatment of severe AP and contributing to increased mortality rates. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) release bioactive molecules that participate in various inflammatory diseases. Similarly, extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by MSCs have garnered extensive attention due to their comparable anti-inflammatory effects to MSCs and their potential to avoid risks associated with cell transplantation. Recently, the therapeutic potential of MSCs-EVs in various inflammatory diseases, including sepsis and AP, has gained increasing recognition. Although preclinical research on the utilization of MSCs-EVs in AP-induced cardiac injury is limited, several studies have demonstrated the positive effects of MSCs-EVs in regulating inflammation and immunity in sepsis-induced cardiac injury and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, clinical studies have been conducted on the therapeutic application of MSCs-EVs for some other diseases, wherein the contents of these EVs could be deliberately modified through prior modulation of MSCs. Consequently, we hypothesize that MSCs-EVs hold promise as a potential therapy for AP-induced cardiac injury. This paper aims to discuss this topic. However, additional research is essential to comprehensively elucidate the underlying mechanisms of MSCs-EVs in treating AP-induced cardiac injury, as well as to ascertain their safety and efficacy.
Ostatni referat Edmunda Krzymuskiego w pracach Sekcji Prawa Karnego Materialnego Komisji Kodyfikacyjnej Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – wybrane zagadnienia
Authors: Szczygieł Tomasz
Published: July 2023

Edmund Krzymuski’s Final Paper in the Work of the Section of Substantive Criminal Law of the Codification Commission of the Republic of Poland – Selected Issues The paper presents the course of the discussion of Edmund Krzymuski’s essay on crimes against life and health, which took place as part of the Section of Substantive Criminal Law of the Codification Commission of the Republic of Poland in June 24–27, 1920. The article focuses on the main threads of the referent’s questionnaire and is devoted i.a., to the crimes of murder, bodily harm, incitement to suicide, or the killing of a fetus. The work highlights both Krzymuski’s proposals, as well as different concepts supported by other members of the Section, which were included in the draft criminal code of 1932. That discussion was significant because most of these solutions are still in force today in the Polish legal system. The article also attempts to answer whether the circumstances related to the referent’s proposals could have influenced his decision to resign from further work within the Substantive Crim
Tabulatura z historią. O mało znanym XVII-wiecznym rękopisie z Biblioteki Uniwersyteckiej w Poznaniu
Authors: Kowal Marianna
Published: July 2023

Tablature with History: About a Little-known Seventeenth-century Music Manuscript from the University Library in Poznań

Research on French lute music is currently a rather rarely discussed topic among Polish musicologists. The reason for this is probably the fact that most manuscripts with lute tablatures have already been described and the repertoire is quite wellknown. However, it turns out that Polish libraries still store little-known manuscripts, which are interesting not only because of the music, but also because of the non-musical material they contain. The copy of 17th-century French lute music stored by the University Library in Poznań, where apart from music, there are also non-musical elements showing its fascinating history, is an example of this. The article presents the preliminary results of the research into the structure, content, provenance and dating of this manuscript. In the first part, the author focuses on the physical features of the tablature source, and then she characterises its musical and non-musical content. The work is also accompanied by photographs of the manuscript and tables presenting its structure and repertoire concordances.
Tryb wystąpienia Polski z Unii Europejskiej. Niekonstytucyjność art. 22a ust. 1–2 ustawy z 14 kwietnia 2000 r. o umowach międzynarodowych
Authors: Smoleń Rafał
Published: July 2023

Art. 22a para. 1 and 2 of the Act of April 14, 2000 on International Agreements stipulates that supplying the President, by the minister responsible for foreign affairs, acting on the basis on the resolution of the Council of Ministers, with a draft decision on Poland’s withdrawal from the EU is possible only with prior consent granted in a statute enacted by the Sejm and the Senate with a simple majority of votes in the presence of at least half of the statutory members of each chamber. This provision, adopted in 2010, has been reminded with fear in last years, due to the consistent anti-constitutional and anti-European policy applied by the Sejm’s prevailing political parties, by the government and by the President alike, supported by the subordinate organs and institutions of the state, including the Constitutional Tribunal, which is sometimes aptly named as an actual and even legal gradual polexit. The first objective of the paper is to reconstruct the legislative history of the aforementioned regulation on the procedure of Poland’s withdrawal from the EU and the competing legislative proposals in that matter that were formulated parallelly. The second objective is to defend the thesis stating that for the decision on Poland’s withdrawal from the EU, Art. 90 of the Constitution, construed a contrario (and not Art. 89), should apply, where in order to pass the statute granting consent for renunciation of an international agreement referred to herein, it is necessary to have a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers, in the presence of at least half of their statutory numbers, and where granting of such a consent may also be passed by a nationwide referendum.
Performance Analysis of Top Gate Top Contact TFT Using Different Dielectric Layers
Authors: Baroi Oli L. , Biswas Satyendra N.
Published: July 2023

Thin film transistors (TFT) have been gaining special attention from researchers in recent years because they are seen as an alternative to traditional MOSFET for future electronic device development. In this manuscript, the performance characteristics of n-channel Indium-Galium-Zinc-Oxide (IGZO) Top Gate Top Contact (TGTC) Thin Film Transistors (TFTs) for various insulating materials including Al2O3, Ta2O5, HfO2, Si3N4, SiO2, and Y2O3 are investigated and compared. This is followed by a comparison of p-type pentacene-based TGTC Organic Thin Film Transistors (OTFT). During simulation tests, the Silvaco Atlas tool is employed, and the I-V characteristic curve is analyzed to discover the important parameters. The proposed TFT's competency is demonstrated by extensive simulation results that contrast it with other models of a similar nature concerning threshold voltage, current ratio, subthreshold slope, mobility and Figure of Merit (FoM). The results demonstrate a trade-off between mobility and current ratio concerning the permittivity of the dielectric layer, with tantalum oxide (Ta2O5) providing the best outcomes in terms of FoM. According to simulation testing, the tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5) gate insulating layer based on IGZO surpasses its rivals including the p-channel pentacene-based OTFT by offering mobility of 1.47 cm2V-1s-1, a current ratio of 1.36×106 and FoM of 198.87.
Diabetes Prediction using Decision Tree, Random Forest, Support Vector Machine, K-Nearest Neighbors, Logistic Regression Classifiers
Authors: S. Peerbashab  , Y. Mohammed Iqbal  , Praveen K.P  , M. Mohamed Surputheen  , A Saleem Raja
Published: July 2023

One of the world's deadliest diseases is diabetes. It is an additional creator of different assortments of problems. Ex: Coronary disappointment, Visual impairment, Urinary organ illnesses, and so forth. In such cases, the patients are expected to visit a hospital to get a consultation with doctors and their reports. They must contribute their time and cash every time they visit the hospital. Yet, with the development of AI techniques, we have the adaptability to search out a response to the present problem. We have progressed an advanced framework for handling data that can figure regardless of whether the patient has polygenic sickness. In addition, being able to foresee the onset of the disease is crucial for patients. Data withdrawal has the adaptability to eliminate concealed information from an enormous amount of diabetes-related data. The most important outcomes of this research are the establishment of a theoretical framework that can reliably predict a patient's level of risk for developing diabetes. We have utilized the existing categorization methods such as DT (Decision Tree), RF (Random Forest), SVM (Support vector Machine), LR (Logistic Regression) as well as K-NN (K-Nearest Neighbors) for predicting the severity of Type-II Diabetes patients. We got an accuracy of 99% for the Random Forest, 98.40% for the Decision Tree, 78.54% for Logistic Regression, 77.94% for SVM (Using RBF Kernal SVM), and 77.64% for KNN.
Теоретико-методичне обґрунтування механізму оперативного управління процесом обробки судна
Authors: Kirillova E. , Mahamadov A. , Kirillova V. , Pavlova N. , Shurin В.
Published: July 2023

Вперше у транспортній науці запропоновано досліджувати в комплексі всі етапи оперативного управління процесом обробки судна (ПОС), що розглядається окремо. Встановлено, що кожному з указаних етапів відповідає відносно автономне завдання, яке пов’язано з реалізацією тієї чи іншої функції управління ПОС в режимах планування і регулювання з аналізом відповідно процесу завантаження/розвантаження судна в цілому або фрагментів цього процесу. Показано, що управління ПОС повинно починатися з узгодження умов обробки судна шляхом установлення договірної ставки диспачу або норми вантажних робіт. Для виконання цієї процедури розроблено методику «вторгування» величин згаданих показників в ймовірнісній постановці. Встановлено, що функцію планування ПОС доцільно здійснювати з використанням методів графоаналітичного моделювання, коли продуктивність технологічних ліній (ТЛ) не знижується при одночасній роботі двох і більше ліній на одному люці, і математичного моделювання, якщо ця умова не дотримується. Показано, що оперативний аналіз ходу обробки судна можливо виконувати з використанням суворого у формальному сенсі методу, а також із допомогою спрощеного методу, які викладено в статті. Запропоновано методику вироблення регулюючих впливів на ПОС, що ґрунтується на зіставленні кількості ТЛ, яка потрібна для закінчення обробки судна в строк залишкового сталійного часу, з технологічною межею концентрації ліній на судні й прийнятті адекватних керуючих рішень. Розроблено методику факторного аналізу результатів обробки судна з розглядом факторних та результативних показників ПОС. Викладено методику економічної оцінки підсумкових результатів обробки судна
Підвищення втомної міцності зварної конструкції автопричепа за рахунок збільшення демпфуючої здатності її деталей
Authors: Konoplev A.V. , Shumilo А.N. , Kononova O.N. , Cheredarchuk N.I. , Halevskyi V.V. , Vovk V.
Published: July 2023

У статті розглянуто проблему, пов'язану з підвищенням міцності втоми зварного з'єднання лонжерон - поперечина рамної металоконструкції автопричепа. Для її вирішення було запропоновано замість жорсткої конструкції вузла застосувати демпфуючу зі змінною жорсткістю одного з елементів (косинки). Всього було розроблено три конструктивні варіанти з'єднання, кожен з яких відрізнявся різною жорсткістю косинки (ступенем демпфування). Для порівняльної експериментальної оцінки міцності втоми цього вузла були спроектовані і виготовлені відповідні моделі, а також пристосування до випробувальної машини. Втомну міцність моделей визначали за двома експериментально-розрахунковими прискореними методами. В якості визначених характеристик опору втомі приймали границі витривалості. Обидва методи показали близькі результати. На основі аналізу отриманих експериментальних даних був обраний найбільш раціональний варіант конструкції з'єднання з точки зору втомної міцності, так і матеріаломісткості.
A COLOUR SCHEME AUTHENTICATED TUTOR BOOKING WEBSITE
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, O Oke A. , L. I. Ogbewey ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, J. P. Oguntoye ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, A. A. Jubril ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, E. S. Shokenu ,   Department of Computer Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State
Published: July 2023

Authentication is the first and most important step in information security. Traditional password authentication systems are not strong enough to cope with the current age of cybercrime because passwords can be easily predicted by attackers. This paper aims at reducing threats from different malicious activities to a great extent, thereby increasing security and efficiency, proving it to be very advantageous in today’s world where confidential data security has become so essential. This system provides users with the freedom to have complete security while handling their confidential data and security essential systems from anywhere. The colour code authentication scheme is executed using colour features for passwords, where users have to select a colour code as password item in terms of the uniqueness and reliability with which it can be entered. This technique uses a grid for session passwords generation and is resistant to dictionary attacks, brute force attacks, and shoulder-surfing. The colour scheme allocated ratings to colours, based on these ratings and the grid displayed during login, session passwords were generated. This work explored a new and easy password authentication system devoid of memorization and recall. This authentication system makes data more secure as only the colour rating at the registration phase needs to be remembered. The Colour based authentication system would provide an efficient way to encrypt account details for sensitive applications such as defense and banking.
The Contribution of Tourism to the Economic Growth of a Country
Authors:   Associated Professor, Department of History and Geography, Faculty of Education, Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University, Kunar, Afghanistan, Khaksar Mohammad Rahim , Amir Ebadullah ,   Associated Professor, Department of History and Geography, Faculty of Education, Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University, Kunar, Afghanistan
Published: July 2023

Tourism has economic effects as well as political and social effects, but its economic effects are more than social and political effects. Tourism is closely related to the economic growth and development of countries and creates better job opportunities and an increase in income. Therefore, tourism is a significant cause of economic development, the economic value of which increases with each passing day. It can make a positive change in the economic and social situation of the countries. The results of the research indicate that, along with increasing the income of developing countries, the development of tourism has also created suitable activities, and while reducing the level of poverty, it has prevented the immigration of young people and attracted foreign investment. The findings of the research show that one out of every nine working people in the world is engaged in tourism-related matters.
Investment Portfolio Optimization in Indonesia (Study On: Lq-45 Stock Index, Government Bond, United States Dollar, Gold and Bitcoin)
Authors:   School of Business & Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Semeru I Made Gede Abandi , Nainggolan Yunieta A. ,   School of Business & Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: July 2023

In forming their portfolios, investors should analyze the risk and return of each investment instrument. This is aimed at preventing investors from speculating and gambling with their investments. Conducting an investment portfolio optimization study on LQ-45 stock index, government bond, USD, gold, and Bitcoin can provide valuable insights due to unique market characteristics in Indonesia. This research analyzes the formation of investment instruments over the last 60 months, specifically from January 2018 to December 2022. The research method used in this study is quantitative research aimed at selecting several investment instruments for a portfolio in Indonesia. The portfolio aims to minimize risk and maximize return using the Markowitz method, also known as the optimal portfolio. To fulfill the objectives of this research, data on the prices of each instrument are required. An optimal portfolio can be obtained by combining two instruments: 18% bitcoin and 82% gold. This optimal portfolio can achieve an expected return of 1.29% with a risk level of 5.15%. Considering a risk-free rate of 0.375%, this portfolio forms a slope of 0.1775, which is the largest slope formed between the combination of risk-free instruments and risky portfolios. Investors should allocate their funds more wisely, considering not only the highest return but also the associated risk. High returns often come with high risks, so investors need to assess the risk-return trade-off before making investment decisions.
Analysis of Quality and Implementation of Sharia Financial Services Based on Financial Technology in Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University, Indonesia, Atichasari Anna Sofia , Kristanti Kristanti ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University, Indonesia, Hayriah Neneng ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Syekh-Yusuf Islamic University, Indonesia, Wulandari Septantri Shinta ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Banten University, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

Technology development is increasing, marked by the increasing internet use in society. In addition, with technological advances, now many people shop for their needs through marketplaces. This study aims to describe the implementation of Fintech in Indonesia as a process of facing the digital era and quickly capturing opportunities in developing product market share. The type of research that researchers use is field research with qualitative descriptive methods. This research shows that technology services can make it easier for customers to carry out various transactions. It is proven by the number of users of the data sharia service feature who activate the service. From several acknowledgments of customers who use the data Sharia peer-to-peer lending feature, they feel accommodating with it without the sin of usury—the implementation of Sharia financial services carried out by corporate follows Islamic principles and achieves to make it easier for customers.