bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Comparative Analysis of a Renewable Energy Based Rural District Heating System
Authors: Ayron Shrey , Haupt Thomas , Herkendell Katharina , Vaidya Haresh
Published: April 2024

This research focuses on adapting renewable energy sources for high-temperature rural district heating systems. By utilising Polysun® software, simulations explore combinations of wood chips (biomass), air-water heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps and solar thermal. Emphasising carbon neutrality, the study considers the demand for space heating and domestic hot water. Data acquisition in Middle Franconia involved collecting relevant data from Hotmaps, considering the number of houses, construction year, and heated gross floor area. The study wraps up by presenting optimised models, empowering communities to make emission-effective decisions for sustainable heating solutions. This research contributes significantly to rural heating advancements, promoting energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. In our paper, we suggest solutions for rural energy communities with different technologies to reduce carbon emissions.
Research on the design of low-cost digital companion robots to improve the quality of life of the elderly
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Kim Kyung Bae
Published: April 2024

The entry of an aging society and the increase in the elderly population are increasing the elderly's sense of social disconnection and their need for help in daily life. In order to solve these problems, this study focuses on the design development of a popular digital companion to support the daily lives of the elderly and improve social interaction, and aims to develop a design of a popular digital companion aimed at improving the quality of life of the elderly. Do this. In addition, we developed an interface and functions that facilitate interaction with the elderly by applying a user-centered design that takes into account the usability and accessibility of the elderly. The design process was conducted by analyzing the needs and preferences of seniors, establishing an initial design concept, and making iterative improvements through prototyping and user testing. The digital companion developed as a result of this study aims to be integrated into the daily lives of the elderly and improve the quality of life of users through various functions such as health monitoring, schedule management, and communication promotion. Additionally, the usability evaluation results prove the effectiveness of the design, which provides important guidelines for the development of future digital products for the elderly. Therefore, the design development of a digital companion for the elderly emphasizes the positive impact it has on improving the quality of life of the elderly, and is expected to contribute to related research and product development in the future.
A Qualitative Study on the Parental Benefit System Experienced by Double-income Families
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Jeong Woo Young
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine in-depth the parental benefit system experienced by dual-income families. Parental benefits system, which began in 2023, are a monthly universal allowance, and cash is paid to the guardians of children with Korean nationality. Therefore, this study aims to accumulate basic data on child rearing cost reduction policies by exploring the actual effectiveness of the parent benefit system a year after its implementation.
To this end, four dual-income couples with newborns and infants born in 2023 were selected as research participants in the study. From March to November 2023, in-depth interviews were conducted with each family three times to collect data. Interview data were analyzed according to the qualitative content analysis procedure.
As a result of the study, the parental benefit system experienced by the study participants was found to be 'easing the economic and psychological burden from childbirth', 'securing economic stability during leave', 'experience of being a mature parent', and 'expanding the will to give birth to subsequent children'. Calls for policies that can supplement parental benefits include 'expansion of childcare-related human support projects', 'establishment of an emergency care service support system', 'simplification and unification of access to services', and 'expansion of spouse maternity leave period'. The derived research results are meaningful as providing basic data to stabilize and advance service projects related to childbirth and parenting support by presenting the satisfaction, status, and complementary points of parental benefit recipients.
Analysis of Compensation System Preferences: Limitations of the Current Insurance System and Proposals for Improvement
Authors:   Korea Safety Culture Society, Baek Ju Min
Published: April 2024

This study aims to investigate the relationship and preference regarding satisfaction with the compensation process under the current liability insurance system among 500 car drivers who have experienced automobile accidents in the last five years. It also seeks to identify the limitations of South Korea's current insurance system based on a survey of perceptions towards the system and to propose improvements. Firstly, the attribute of safe driving had a significant negative (-) impact on cost satisfaction within insurance processing satisfaction. Insurance attributes had a significant positive (+) impact on satisfaction with adjudication fairness, cost satisfaction, and procedural satisfaction. However, accident attributes had no significant impact on satisfaction with adjudication fairness, cost satisfaction, or procedural satisfaction. Secondly, the biggest complaint in determining compensation was 'fault determination' (36%), with 'filing complaints against insurance companies' (15.8%) being the most cited method for handling dissatisfaction with traffic accidents, and 'mutual fault processing' (37%) as the main issue with fault determination. Among respondents, 13.6% had experience with litigation due to traffic accidents, 70.8% pointed out equity issues between offenders and victims in handling traffic accidents, and 78.8% indicated problems with fault determination. Therefore, it is expected that the implementation of a no-fault insurance system, which would alleviate the burden of proof of fault from all citizens and allow for rapid compensation without the need for litigation, would increase compensation satisfaction among insurance consumers in the event of traffic accidents. This would also reduce disputes between victims and offenders, thereby enhancing the stability of the insurance system through swift compensation. Additionally, it is anticipated that unnecessary complaints due to fault disputes and the unnecessary costs incurred by victims in hiring loss adjusters or lawyers would decrease.
難纏顧客形成原因與應對策略
Authors: 郭德賓 郭德賓 , 江品潔 江品潔
Published: April 2024

「顧客永遠是對的!」，這句口號長久以來一直深入人心，而且被奉為企業的圭臬。但是，如果顧客有錯，那要怎麼辦？然而，在企業的實務中，「奧客」是一個相當常見，而且讓員工相當頭痛的問題。因此，是不是真的有「奧客」？「奧客」是怎麼形成的？「奧客」長什麼樣子？當員工碰到「奧客」時要怎麼處理？本研究從相關文獻的回顧，探討難纏顧客的起源與發展過程，瞭解難纏顧客形成的原因，找出難纏顧客的主要類型，描述難纏顧客的背景特質，分析難纏顧客對企業與服務人員的影響效果，並且依照難纏顧客的類型提出可行的應對策略，提供企業與員工在面對難纏顧客時之參考。

 

This study reviewed the relevant literature to explore the causes and coping strategies of customer from hell, and found that: (1) The reasons for the formation of customer from hell include: personal (past experience and professional knowledge, financial incentives, psychological factors), organizational (customer orientation), environment (economic and socio-cultural, ease to steal), etc., and will vary by industry. (2) The types of customer from hell can be summarized as: drunk and trouble, violent words and deeds, violation of rules, greed for petty gain, parental connivance, destructive behavior, never satisfied, delay time, stealing goods, deceit and lying, self-centeredness, sexual harassment, and others. (3) The impact of customer from hell will cause direct and indirect cost losses on the organization side, and there will be a domino effect and spoiled effect on the customer side. It can cause short-term emotional impact, long-term psychological impact, behavioral changes and physical damage of employees. (4) When enterprises face customer from hell, they can use the two axes of "frequency of occurrence" and "degree of influence" to divide them into four quadrants, and adopt "call the police", "supervisor assistance", "change staff", "authorized employee" with four different coping strategies.

 
Detection of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Feathers of Armenian Gull (Larus armenicus Buturlin, 1934) in Van Lake Basin/TÜRKİYE
Authors: Taşkın Nurgül , Durmuş Atilla
Published: April 2024

Birds are the living groups at the top of the food web and most affected by environmental pollutants. The aim of the present study was to detect levels of some heavy metal accumulations in the Armenian Gull (Larus armenicus), which uses the Van Lake basin for breeding and feeding purposes. Samples were taken from the body feathers of adult and juvenile gulls and from the waters in their feeding environments, taking into account the feeding rates, in order to determine at what rate the birds at the top of the food web accumulate toxic substances and how they are affected. In the samples taken, Iron (Fe), Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb) and Arsenic (As) concentrations were measured. Metal concentrations were measured using ICAP 6000 Spectrometer. According to the results of the analysis, Cu (6.43 mg kg-1), Pb (4.02 mg kg-1) and Cd (0.14 mg kg-1) concentrations were highest in juveniles, while Fe concentration (94.32 mg kg-1) was found to be highest in adults. Compared with WHO (World Health Organization) and TSE-266 standart; As, Fe, Cd, Cu and Pb concentrations in water were higher than the permissible levels for drinking water. Concentration differences in Juveniles and adults seem to vary depending on the feeding density.
FORMER PARTISANS IN THE MANAGEMENT MECHANISM IN THE WESTERN RSFSR (1942 — LATE 1940S)
Authors: Кометчиков И.В.
Published: April 2024

На основе директив партийных и государственных структур, делопроизводства центрального и регионального звена власти, кадровой статистики, мемуаров регионального партийного и советского руководства, писем населения во власть, большинство которых впервые вводится в научный оборот, показана историческая обусловленность широкого применения административных рычагов в механизме управления на Западе РСФСР в 1942 — конце 1940-х гг., место и роль в нем бывших партизан.

The paper is based on the directives of Party and state structures, central and regional authorities records, personnel statistics, memoirs of regional Party and Soviet leadership, letters of the population to the authorities, most of which are first introduced into the scientific field. The paper shows the historical conditioning of the extensive use of administrative levers in the management mechanism in Western RSFSR in 1942 — end 1940s, the place and role of former partisans in it.
TO THE PROBLEM OF ORGANIZING THE INSTITUTES OF VOLOST ELDERS IN THE WESTERN RSFSR TERRITORY OCCUPIED BY GERMAN TROOPS
Authors: Полугодин А.Д.
Published: April 2024

Статья посвящена рассмотрению актуальной для науки проблемы организации института волостного управления на примере оккупированной немцами западнорусской территории РСФСР. Определено место, занимаемое волостными старшинами в системе оккупационной администрации, проанализирован контингент служащих управ, изучена мотивация представителей рассматриваемых ведомств.

The article deals with the topical for science problem of the organization of the institution of volost administration on the example of the Western Russian territory of the RSFSR occupied by the Germans. The place occupied by the volost foremen in the system of occupation administration is defined, the contingent of officials of the administrations is analyzed, the motivation of the representatives of the departments under consideration is studied.
DESTRUCTION OF THE KORSUN-SHEVCHENKO GROUP OF THE WEHRMACHT (JANUARY 24 — FEBRUARY 17, 1944)
Authors: Ковалева О.В. , Ткаченко А.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматривается решающее сражение Великой Отечественной войны: битва за Днепр. Отмечается, что благодаря умелому руководству Красной Армии и героизму советских солдат огромная группировка фашистов перестала существовать. Подчеркивается, что более 55 тысяч немцев было убито и тяжело ранено. Свыше 18 тысяч вражеских солдат и офицеров попало в плен.

The article deals with the decisive battle of the Great Patriotic War: the battle for the Dnieper. In which, thanks to the skillful leadership of the Red Army and the heroism of Soviet soldiers, a huge group of Nazis ceased to exist. More than 55,000 Germans were killed and seriously wounded. Over 18 thousand enemy soldiers and officers were captured.
Indicadores de sustentabilidade para uma ecomobilidade relacional de relocação do ser na natureza urbana
Authors: Cunha José Carlos Santos , Soares Maria José Nascimento , Santos Núbia Dias dos , Santos Elza Ferreira , Candido Gesinaldo Ataíde
Published: April 2024

A atual era urbana caracteriza-se por um crescimento acelerado das cidades, resultando em desafios relacionados à mobilidade, qualidade de vida e sustentabilidade ambiental. Nesse contexto, a ecomobilidade relacional de relocação do ser na natureza urbana emerge como uma abordagem inovadora para enfrentar esses desafios. O presente artigo é parte de uma análise teórica e metodológica de pesquisa de tese que argumenta ser a ecomobilidade relacional um outro modelo de mobilidade que promove uma relação mais sustentável e harmoniosa entre o ser humano, a natureza e a cidade. Esta abordagem se baseia na ideia de que o deslocamento humano não é apenas um movimento físico, mas também um processo relacional que envolve a interação entre o ser humano, o ambiente e a sociedade. Neste sentido, este artigo busca explorar indicadores de sustentabilidade específicos que podem ser aplicados a essa abordagem, promovendo uma compreensão mais holística e abrangente das interações entre o ser humano, a mobilidade e o ambiente urbano, a partir dos seguintes princípios: - sustentabilidade; - relacionalidade; - relocação. Assim, a ecomobilidade relacional de relocação do ser na natureza urbana refere-se a um modelo de mobilidade que prioriza a relação simbiótica entre os indivíduos e seu ambiente urbano. Isso implica não apenas a adoção de meios de transporte sustentáveis, mas o estabelecimento de uma conexão mais profunda entre as pessoas e os espaços urbanos, promovendo uma mobilidade mais consciente, responsável e de relocação do ser na natureza urbana. A aplicação de indicadores de sustentabilidade específicos é fundamental para avaliar o progresso em direção a essa abordagem mais consciente e responsável. Na medida em que as cidades enfrentam desafios cada vez mais complexos, a integração desses indicadores pode ser uma ferramenta valiosa na promoção de cidades sustentáveis ​​e resilientes, onde a mobilidade é um reflexo da harmonia entre o ser humano e a natureza.
Theoretical Calculation of Flexural Load Capacity of RC Beams Reinforced with Aluminum Alloy -ECC Composites
Authors: Mo Chunmei , Huang Jun , Huang Junzhong
Published: April 2024

In order to study the flexural performance of RC beams reinforced with aluminum alloy-ECC composites under different damage modes and to improve the theoretical method of calculating their flexural ultimate bearing capacity, the formula for the ultimate flexural bearing capacity of concrete beams reinforced with aluminum alloy tendons under two different damage modes of aluminum alloy tendons pulling off and concrete crushing in the compression zone was derived based on the intrinsic relationship of concrete in the compression zone, and the formula for the ultimate bending bearing capacity of concrete beams reinforced with aluminum alloy tendons and ECC composites under different reinforcing modes was calculated. The ultimate bearing capacity of concrete beams under different reinforcement modes was calculated, and the finite element analysis of the flexural performance of the reinforced beams was carried out at the same time, and the theoretical values were compared with the results of finite element simulation and the existing test values to verify the correctness of the formulae. The results show that the theoretical calculated values of RC beams reinforced with aluminum alloy -ECC composites are in good agreement with the results of finite element analysis and test values, and the accuracy of the theoretical calculations is high, and the formulae derived can effectively avoid the problems that are unfavorable to the practical application of engineering due to the excessive complexity of theoretical calculations, and the relevant calculation methods are of certain reference value for guiding the design of RC beams reinforced in actual projects.
Immune Mechanism and Nutritional Intervention of Food Allergy
Authors: Yu Siqi
Published: April 2024

With the increasing number of people with food allergy, the public's awareness of their own health is constantly improving. The key to reduce the prevalence and incidence of food allergy is to understand the immune sensitization mechanism of food allergy and conduct nutritional intervention in daily life. The main immune sensitization of food allergy is related to immunoglobulin E and specific helper T cells in the human body. Meanwhile, the occurrence and development of food allergy are also closely related to the intestinal flora. After understanding the mechanism of sensitization, nutritional intervention can be carried out from the aspects of avoiding sensitization factor intake, food replacement, and not blind diet. Due to the particularity and complexity of food allergy diseases, the public's understanding of them is still limited, and the measures should be adjusted and improved from all aspects of the society. This paper reviews the mechanisms of immune sensitization and the nutritional intervention of food allergy, and puts forward suggestions and ideas for the nutritional intervention of food allergy.
The Attractive Ternary Lithium Battery in Industry
Authors: Wang Ziquan
Published: April 2024

The fast improved technology brings more problems for energy storage and power conversion for electric devices. But the new ternary lithium battery technology will solve the problems with enough improvement. The main topic of this article is to talk about the basic principle and suggestions for improvements. The results are the disadvantage of the low efficiency in low temperature and it is easy to cause explosion because of the high-speed impact. On the other hand, ternary lithium batteries can store more energy in unit mass and the average output power is higher than the other kind of batteries. If the system for the impact-safety is completed, the batteries will be the most suitable vessels for car industry. The meaning of this article is to improve the battery technology to make the modern life more fit for every citizen in every country and keep the safety for every electric car driver.
Introduction of the microbial symbiosis in marine organisms from the genus Tridacna and Kiwaidae and the insight in aquaculture gained from them
Authors: Guo Jincao
Published: April 2024

The global demand for essential nutrients, particularly protein, is steadily rising as the world's population increases. Aquatic animals contribute significantly to protein consumption, making up 15.3% of the world's protein intake. Aquaculture, the fastest-growing sector in agriculture over the past three decades, has emerged as a vital source of aquatic animal protein. However, the success of aquaculture is closely tied to environmental factors, such as water quality and nutrient availability. This paper explores the role of microbial symbiosis in nutrient acquisition by marine invertebrates and how these natural relationships can inspire innovative approaches in aquaculture. The first case study focuses on the giant clam, which forms a mutualistic relationship with photosynthetic dinoflagellates known as zooxanthellae. These clams, found in nutrient-poor waters, harness energy through photosynthesis, facilitated by these symbiotic microbes. The paper delves into the molecular mechanisms of this association and its potential applications in aquaculture. In the second case study, the yeti crab's relationship with chemoautotrophic bacteria is examined. These crabs actively cultivate epibiotic bacteria on their setae and rely on these microbes for sustenance. The paper discusses the microbial mechanisms involved in sulfur respiration and how the crab utilizes these bacteria. Drawing insights from these case studies, the paper proposes innovative approaches in the realm of aquaculture. These include the domestication of symbiotic species, the induction of symbiosis in aquacultural species, and the supplementation of aquacultural organisms with microbes as a potential food source. Various methods, such as mass selection, are suggested as potential means to carry out these experiments. It is important to note that while these ideas are theoretically compelling, they remain largely untested in practical applications, and the paper critically evaluates their feasibility in light of this nascent stage of research.
Exploration of the Association Between Sleep Quality and Dietary Nutrition in Adolescents/Research Advances
Authors: Huang Xinyu , Xu Lin , Yang Haoxi
Published: April 2024

Nowadays, there are many problems in the dietary nutrition of teenagers, such as unbalanced intake of nutrition, unbalanced diet types, a lack of dietary knowledge, and unreasonable eating habits. At the same time, the problem of the sleep quality of teenagers is becoming more and more serious, so the preliminary judgment is that there is a certain relationship between dietary nutrition and the sleep quality of teenagers, and a specific analysis is carried out. After consulting the research results and data at home and abroad, this paper analyzed and discussed the relationship between dietary nutrition and the sleep quality of adolescents and clarified the influence on sleep quality from the aspects of eating pattern, eating behavior, nutrient composition, and intake frequency, as well as the direct or indirect influence of supplementing macronutrients and micronutrients on sleep. It also analyzes and discusses how to supplement dietary nutrition and improve teenagers' sleep problems, and puts forward solutions based on dietary problems to solve specific problems, supplement dietary nutrition intake, and rationally plan teenagers' eating ways.
Hydrogen energy: solution for renewable energy shortage
Authors: Qiu Zihan
Published: April 2024

As the demand for renewable energy increases, people are now searching for clean energies that can ameliorate the existing circumstances. Fortunately, hydrogen energy offers an alternative with its adaptability in multiple aspects. Hydrogen, in comparison with wind power, photovoltaic cells, geothermal power, and hydropower, has stood out prominently in the aspects of conversion efficiency and carbon dioxide (CO2) production. This paper will delve into three methods of producing hydrogen as well as the obstacles related to storing and transporting it. Additionally, it will examine aspects of hydrogen energy and its potential to revolutionize the energy sector. Hydrogen is an inventive way of generating energy, as it does not produce any CO2 when produced as green hydrogen. Nevertheless, current ways of producing hydrogen are still harmful to the environment, and the storage of it still proves difficult. The pursuit of a future fueled by hydrogen brings both possibilities and significant challenges. The key lies in research, innovation, and infrastructure development as we strive to make hydrogen energy an integral part of an environmentally friendly energy model for future generations.
Battery Technologies in Electrochemical Energy Storage
Authors: Guo Weizhe
Published: April 2024

Electrochemical energy storage technologies play a pivotal role in stabilizing renewable energy sources, ensuring a consistent power supply, and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. In this article, three electrochemical energy storage technologies—lithium-ion batteries, sodium-sulfur batteries, and flow batteries—are analyzed and contrasted with an emphasis on their hopeful futures. Lithium-ion batteries operate by shuttling lithium ions between cathodes and anodes through an electrolyte, offering high energy density, rechargeability, stable voltage, long cycle life, and low self-discharging rate, making them versatile for a variety of uses, such as grid-scale power storage. However, cost, recycling challenges, and safety concerns have led to ongoing research into solid-state lithium-ion batteries for enhanced performance and safety. Sodium-sulfur batteries, while operating at high temperatures, provide high energy density and reliability, making them suitable for grid-level energy storage and backup power applications. Considering their shortages, researchers are exploring room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries as a possible alternative with improved safety and cost-effectiveness for various energy storage applications, such as grid integration and electric vehicles. Flow batteries, with their separate electrolyte reservoirs, offer scalability and prolonged lifespan, making them ideal for grid-level energy storage and renewable energy integration. However, they have lower energy density and efficiency compared to some other battery types, requiring ongoing research to address these limitations and enhance their competitiveness in the energy storage market. Compared with sodium-sulfur batteries and flow batteries, lithium-ion batteries hold a dominant position due to their versatility, ongoing research advancements, and extensive infrastructure support.
The effect of treatment pomegranate peel extract and calcium on the storage ability of broad beans (Vicia faba L.)
Authors: Dhia Ahmed Taain  , Noor Abdel-Zahra Jaber
Published: April 2024

After harvesting the crop of broad beans grown in one of the orchards in Al-Hartha region, Basrah, Iraq  for the agricultural season 2023-2024, the pods were separated to obtain the seeds by removing the pod, then the seeds were divided into three parts. A part of the seeds was treated by dipping in pomegranate peel extract at a concentration of 3 ml l‾¹ for 5 minutes,. The second part of seeds was dipped in calcium at a concentration of 2 ml l‾¹ for 5 minutes. The last part was dipped in distilled water only for 5 minutes. After the seeds dried, they were packed in perforated polyethylene bags (8 holes of 5 mm diameter ) with an amount of 1 kg per bag and stored at a temperature of 4 °C for two weeks. The experiment was carried out as factorial experiment consisting of two factors, using Complete Rondomize Design (CRD) with 3 replicates. The results showed that  2 ml l‾¹ calcium treatment was the best in reducing the weight loss of seeds and recording the highest percentage of total soluble solids and protein, while the treatment of pomegranate peel extract was superior to the rest treatments in recorded the highest vitamin C. The results also showed that the two mentioned treatments did not record any significant decay after two weeks of storage compared to the control treatment. The  weight loss of seeds, the percentage of decay, and the total soluble solids increased with increasing storage period, while the protein percentage and vitamin C concentration decrease with increasing storage period.
The Number of Stocks Before (n) and After Portfolio Optimization (k): The Heuristic k ≈ sqrt(n)
Authors: Tarrazo Manuel
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on the relationship between the number of securities (n) pre-selected for mean-variance portfolio optimization and the number of optimal securities (k). We propose a heuristic k ≈ square root (n) based on empirical research optimizing different sized (n) portfolios. That is, a sample selection of 20-30 securities should yield a portfolio of about five optimal securities, and an initial sample of 500 securities, should result in an optimal portfolio of about 22. We focus on the tangent portfolio that maximizes the return-to-risk ratio. The heuristic finds its support, rationale, and logic in the numerical properties and statistical nature of the optimization. More specifically, the heuristic seems to originate in the dynamic convergence patterns observable in many statistical processes, especially in standard deviations. It is also supported by available results in the literature. Our “square root” heuristic functions as part of the wider family of approximation around the power law, where some variables (authors, securities, people) receive a disproportionate share of a given collection of items – see, for example, Pareto’s principle, Zipf’s law, Lotka’s law, Price’s square root law, Simon’s law, etc. The heuristic provides assistance not only in anticipating the number of optimal securities chosen by the mean-variance optimizer but also in suggesting selectivity in the effort of pre-selecting securities prior to the optimization and in sharpening portfolio-based approaches to investing in general. In sum, the heuristic k ≈ sqrt(n) seems helpful at all levels of portfolio management.
E-Commerce Spam Review Detection using Machine Learning
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering, VPKBIET, Baramati, Wagh Yogansh
Published: April 2024

With the proliferation of e-commerce platforms, the authenticity of online reviews has become increasingly crucial. In this research, we present a method for detecting spam reviews in e-commerce platforms, employing the Random Forest algorithm. Leveraging a dataset comprising reviews from Amazon Yelp dataset, we employ a combination of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and text processing methods to uncover underlying patterns distinguishing between genuine and fake reviews. Real-time data scraping from the Amazon website facilitated the acquisition of a diverse range of reviews, subsequently stored in a CSV file for analysis. These reviews stored in CSV file is fed to model for prediction. Our model effectively discerns between authentic and spam reviews, offering a valuable tool for maintaining the integrity of e-commerce platforms and ensuring informed consumer decision-making. Key Words: Web Scrapping, Text Mining, Sentiment Analysis.
IS INDIA READY FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION
Authors:   CMS, Jain deemed - to - be University, Dhorajiwala Atif ,
Published: April 2024

Sustainable fashion has emerged as a crucial global movement in response to the environmental and social challenges posed by the fashion industry. With India being a significant player in the global textile and apparel market, it is pertinent to evaluate its readiness to embrace sustainable fashion practices. This research paper aims to analyse various aspects of India's fashion industry, including its current state, challenges, initiatives, and future prospects concerning sustainability. Through a thorough examination of existing literature, policies, and industry practices, this paper provides insights into India's readiness for sustainable fashion and proposes recommendations for fostering its adoption. KEYWORDS: Sustainable fashion, India, textile industry, environmental impact, social responsibilit
Capítulo 5: O sistema hidroclimático físico da Amazônia
Authors: Costa Marcos H , Borma Laura S , Espinoza Jhan-Carlo , Macedo Marcia , Marengo José A , Marra Daniel M , Ometto Jean P , Gatti Luciana V
Published: April 2024

Este capítulo analisa as principais características e mecanismos de grande a mesoescala que contribuem para o clima da Amazônia, sua variabilidade interanual e interdecadal e eventos extremos de seca e inundações. Também analisa os efeitos de eventos extremos na vegetação e a segmentação da precipitação em dinâmicas de evapotranspiração, escoamento, sazonalidade de fluxos, e dinâmica de planícies de inundação; além de descrever o papel das planícies de inundação no ciclo biogeoquímico.
Capítulo 27: Medidas de conservação para enfrentar as principais ameaças à biodiversidade amazônica
Authors: Barlow Jos , Lees Alexander C , Sist Plinio , Almeida Rafael , Arantes Caroline , Armenteras Dolors , Berenguer Erika , Caron Patrick , Cuesta Francisco , Rodrigues da Costa Doria Carolina , Ferreira Joice , Flecker Alexander , Heilpern Sebastian , Kalamandeen Michelle , Nascimento Nathalia , Peña-Claros Marielos , Piponiot Laroche Camille , Santos Pompeu Paulo , Souza Carlos , Valentim Judson F
Published: April 2024

As atividades humanas destroem a biodiversidade e perturbam o funcionamento dos ecossistemas aquáticos e terrestres em diferentes níveis. Este capítulo apresenta abordagens sustentáveis para lidar com algumas das maiores ameaças à biodiversidade e aos ecossistemas da Amazônia, ou seja, o desmatamento, o represamento de rios, a exploração de minérios, a caça, o comércio ilegal, a produção e tráfico de drogas, a extração ilegal de madeira, a pesca predatória e a expansão da infraestrutura. O papel da restauração é abordado nos Capítulos 28 e 29.
Capítulo 21: Impactos na saúde e bem-estar humano devido à degradação dos ecossistemas terrestres e aquáticos
Authors: Armenteras Dolors , Berenguer Erika , Andreazzi Cecilia S , Dávalos Liliana M , Duponchelle Fabrice , Hacon Sandra , Lescano Andres G , Macedo Marcia , Nascimento Nathalia
Published: April 2024

As florestas da Amazônia e os ecossistemas aquáticos são a base para vários serviços ecossistêmicos, todos com um papel crucial para a subsistências das pessoas, bem-estar e saúde humana. Alguns dos problemas de saúde mais relevantes e desafiadores na Amazônia estão associados ao desmatamento e à degradação dos ecossistemas terrestres e aquáticos, incluindo o risco de doenças infecciosas, problemas respiratórios causados pela exposição à fumaça de desmatamentos e queimadas e à contaminação por mercúrio causada pela mineração de ouro. Neste documento, demonstramos como a degradação ambiental afeta a saúde de milhões de pessoas na região amazônica.
Capítulo 17: Globalização, extrativismo e exclusão social: Ameaças e oportunidades para a governança na Amazônia no Brasil
Authors: Larrea Carlos , Murmis María R , Azevedo Tasso , Nunes Felipe , Rajão Raoni , Ribeiro Capobianco João Paulo , Rodriguez Garavito César , Soares-Filho Britaldo , van der Hoff Richard
Published: April 2024

Da década de 1970 em diante, a Amazônia viveu sua transformação mais profunda, torrando-se uma fornecedora de commodities e energia para o mercado nacional e internacional, através da extração de recursos naturais. As condições de vida não apresentaram melhora relevante e os conflitos sociais e a violência se generalizaram, afetando especialmente os povos indígenas e as comunidades locais. Os esforços de conservação também se tornaram globalizados e obtiveram resultados significativos. A redução de 84% no desmatamento no Brasil de 2005 a 2012, baseada em uma estratégia integrada com alta prioridade política, fornece um importante estudo de caso que pode dar suporte a políticas futuras em toda a bacia. Esses ganhos foram revertidos nos últimos anos e as políticas de exploração não-sustentáveis prevaleceram, em geral, sobre a conservação e o uso sustentável da biodiversidade em toda a bacia amazônica (Capítulo 18).
Capítulo 6: Ciclos biogeoquímicos na Amazônia
Authors: Malhi Yadvinder , Melack John , Gatti Luciana V , Ometto Jean P , Kesselmeier Jürgen , Wolff Stefan , Aragão Luiz E O , Costa Marcos H , Saleska Scott R , Pangala Sunitha , Basso Luana S , Rizzo Luciana , de Araújo Alessandro C , Restrepo-Coupe Natalia , Silva Junior Celso H L
Published: April 2024

Este capítulo resume os ciclos de três elementos biogeoquímicos chave: carbono, nitrogênio e fósforo, com foco no carbono, abrangendo tanto ecossistemas terrestres quanto aquáticos na Amazônia. Também examina as emissões de dois importantes gases residuais que contribuem substancialmente para o aquecimento radioativo, o metano e o óxido nitroso (N2O), e resume as emissões dos gases residuais e aerossóis a partir da Amazônia e seu impacto na poluição atmosférica, nas propriedades das nuvens e no ciclo hidrológico.
Capítulo 8: Povos da Amazônia antes da Colonização Europeia
Authors: Neves Eduardo G , Furquim Laura P , Levis Carolina , Rocha Bruna C , Waitling Jennifer G , Ozorio de Almeida Fernando , Jaimes Betancourt Carla , Junqueira André B , Moraes Claide P , Morcote-Rios Gaspar , Shock Myrtle P , Tamanaha Eduardo K
Published: April 2024

A arqueologia nos conta como os povos Indígenas transformaram a natureza na Amazônia durante milênios, até um ponto que é difícil separar a herança natural da cultural nos dias de hoje. Também mostra que o tipo de futuro sustentável para a região deve considerar a rica herança Indígena manifestada em sítios arqueológicos e paisagens contemporâneas, bem como o conhecimento contemporâneo de sociedades tradicionais.
Capítulo 26: Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) e a Amazônia
Authors: Painter Lilian , Alencar Ane , Bennett Aoife , Bynoe Paulette , Guio Camilo , Murmis María R , Paez Belen , Robison Daniel , von Hildebrand Martin , Ochoa-Herrera Valeria , Leite Lucas Isabella
Published: April 2024

Este capítulo discute a importância e as limitações das cinco dimensões dos ODS (Pessoas, Planeta, Prosperidade, Paz e Parcerias) no contexto da Amazônia. Também discute o desempenho e as tendências dos países amazônicos no alcance dos ODS.
Christina Huynh: The Charisma of Nature in Street Art
Authors: Huynh Christina , Jürgens Anna-Sophie
Published: April 2024

Reflecting on environmental awareness, in this article Christina Huynh (STYNA), who has an educational background in Visual Communication, illuminates and unpacks the representation, dynamics and beauty of nature in her street art murals. She explores the personal experiences with nature that inspired her art and how her environmental enthusiasm informs and shapes her portfolio. Touching on issues of fragility and the loss of biodiversity, this article revolves around the beauty, the joy, the wonder, and the fascination that nature offers.
Visible and Infrared Object Tracking Based on Multimodal Hierarchical Relationship Modeling
Authors: Yao Rui , Qiu Jiazhu , Zhou Yong , Shao Zhiwen , Liu Bing , Zhao Jiaqi , Zhu Hancheng
Published: April 2024

Visible RGB and Thermal infrared (RGBT) object tracking has emerged as a prominent area of focus within the realm of computer vision. Nevertheless, the majority of existing RGBT tracking methods, which predominantly rely on Transformers, primarily emphasize the enhancement of features extracted by convolutional neural networks. Unfortunately, the latent potential of Transformers in representation learning has been inadequately explored. Furthermore, most studies tend to overlook the significance of distinguishing between the importance of each modality in the context of multimodal tasks. In this paper, we address these two critical issues by introducing a novel RGBT tracking framework centered on multimodal hierarchical relationship modeling. Through the incorporation of multiple Transformer encoders and the deployment of self-attention mechanisms, we progressively aggregate and fuse multimodal image features at various stages of image feature learning. Throughout the process of multimodal interaction within the network, we employ a dynamic component feature fusion module at the patch-level to dynamically assess the relevance of visible information within each region of the tracking scene. Our extensive experimentation, conducted on benchmark datasets such as RGBT234, GTOT, and LasHeR, substantiates the commendable performance of our proposed approach in terms of accuracy, success rate, and tracking speed.
A perfeição cristã em três tempos: Macário, John Wesley e Charles Finney
Authors: Medeiros Pedro Henrique Cavalcante de , Kieffer Tiago de Moraes , Jesus Andrey Lima de
Published: April 2024

Este artigo explora a evolução da ideia de Perfeição Cristã ao longo da história, com foco em três personagens distintos: Macário do Egito no século IV, John Wesley no século XVIII e Charles Finney no século XIX. Destaca-se a influência de Macário sobre Wesley e como este último adaptou e desenvolveu conceitos macarianos em sua doutrina da perfeição cristã. O texto analisa também como Charles Finney se baseou e adaptou a obra de Wesley. Ao longo do artigo, são utilizadas obras de vários acadêmicos para examinar essa relação entre Macário, Wesley e Charles Finney. O artigo está dividido em cinco partes, abrangendo desde o contato inicial de Wesley com os pais da igreja até a adaptação do pensamento da perfeição cristã por Finney.
O ENSINO DE ÓPTICA NOS ÚLTIMOS ANOS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL DE ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DE MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Alves Fabíola Cristina Jacyntho , Cunha Cintyan Moraes , Paganotti Arilson
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho tem como principal objetivo investigar o Ensino de Óptica nos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental de Escolas públicas do estado de Minas Gerais, verificando se o ensino deste conteúdo vem ocorrendo seguindo o que é previsto nos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais. Dentre as escolas investigadas foram escolhidas uma Escola Estadual da cidade de Congonhas, uma Escola Municipal da cidade de Conselheiro Lafaiete e uma Escola Estadual da cidade de Ouro Preto. Em cada escola foi pesquisada uma turma do primeiro ano do Ensino Médio, pois estes são estudantes que saíram recentemente do Ensino Fundamental e ainda não estudaram Óptica no Ensino Médio, o que ocorrerá no segundo ano desta etapa da Educação Básica. Para verificar os conhecimentos dos alunos sobre Óptica, foi utilizado um questionário com nove questões, que tratavam de temas como a decomposição da luz, corpos luminosos e iluminados, feixes divergentes, convergentes e paralelos, espelhos côncavos, convexos e planos, imagem virtual, refração e reflexão da luz. Foi aplicado também um questionário para professores que lecionam a disciplina de Ciências no nono ano do Ensino Fundamental. O questionário aplicado aos docentes foi composto por cinco questões, indagando aos mesmos sobre o ensino de Óptica utilizando tecnologias digitais. Através dos dados coletados foi possível identificar se, e com qual qualidade os conteúdos de Óptica foram ensinados a esses estudantes que finalizaram o Ensino Fundamental e hoje se encontram no primeiro ano do Ensino Médio. Com o questionário aplicado aos professores foi verificado quais suas dificuldades, sejam essas conceituais ou temporárias, para o ensino de Óptica nos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental.
Optimization of Consumer Protection and Increase of Virtual Currency Trading in Indonesia: A Study on Financial Services Authority Regulation
Authors: Ekawati Dian , Tohir Toto , Susanto Susanto
Published: April 2024

This study aims to normatively analyze OJK Regulation Number 3 of 2024, focusing on consumer protection in the context of the increasing trade in virtual currency in Indonesia. This study uses a normative legal research method. The collected legal material is then qualitatively analyzed to describe the problem and answer the study objectives. The results show that OJK Regulation Number 3 of 2024 is crucial in optimizing consumer protection and increasing virtual currency trading in Indonesia. Through the general provisions in OJK Regulation Number 3 of 2024, which cover consumer protection and the sandbox mechanism, the regulation supports responsible testing and development of FinTech innovations. The practical implementation of OJK Regulation Number 3 of 2024, emphasizing personal data protection and transparency, adds a layer of consumer protection. Overall, OJK Regulation Number 3 of 2024 creates an environment conducive to safe and regulated virtual currency trading, enhancing investor and consumer confidence in the Indonesian FinTech ecosystem. Therefore, it is recommended that the government and OJK, FinTech innovators and virtual currency traders, as well as consumers and investors, take strategic steps to enhance consumer protection and optimize virtual currency trading in Indonesia. The Government and OJK need to ensure the effective implementation of OJK Regulation Number 3 of 2024 through widespread socialization, strict supervision, and firm law enforcement against violations. FinTech innovators and virtual currency traders should develop robust risk management systems, enhance operational transparency, and ensure compliance with personal data protection provisions. Consumers and investors are advised to improve their digital financial literacy, critically assess investment risks, and interact only with platforms and service providers that have been verified and comply with OJK regulations. The collaboration between regulators, the industry, and the community will create a safer, more transparent, and sustainable virtual currency trading ecosystem, supporting the growth of the FinTech sector in Indonesia while minimizing potential risks for consumers and investors.
Theorist, Composer, Music Teacher Mikhail Berezovsky and His “Adaptation” of Nikolay Diletsky’s Treatise
Authors:   Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Bulycheva Anna V. , Alexandrina Aleksandra V. ,   State Historical Museum
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the Baroque theorist and composer Mikhail Berezovsky. In the scholarly literature, it is already possible to find some references to his musicological treatise consisting of two parts: A Brief Exposition of Musical Singing (elementary music theory) and Grammar. A Collection from Many (theory of composition). We have also discovered Berezovsky’s 12-voice partesny concerto Who shall ascend the Hill of the Lord? Due to filigree research as well as indirect data, the dates of the composition of both works have been established as pertaining to the 1730s. Both of the survived copies of Grammar. A Collection from Many are placed in theoretical manuscripts adjacent to Nikolay Diletsky’s The Grammar of Musical Singing. The comparative analysis of the two Grammars shows, that Berezovsky’s treatise appears to be a concise presentation of Diletsky’s ideas, slightly updated with new information. The same pertains to the terminology of the: it is freed from an excessive amount of Latin synonyms and supplemented by new terms not yet relevant during the time of Diletsky. All the musical examples are newly composed by Berezovsky, and none of them is derived from Diletsky. The comparison of the musical examples with the music of the concerto Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? Has made it possible for us to identify a number of correspondences, albeit, not literal ones. The complete text of both parts of Berezovsky’s treatise supplements the article, having been adapted to contemporary Russian, as does a dictionary of terminology. The abridged revised version of Nikolay Diletsky’s The Grammar of Musical Singing, originally written in 1670s, made in 1730s for a new generation of new readers, could be appreciated only as an evidence of a stagnation that occurred in the Russian partesny singing theory. The musical style changed considerably; at the same time, the music theory was progressing at a much more slow pace.