bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TRENDS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIMODALITY
Authors: R Bakalova
Published: May 2024

The construction of highways facilitated the adaptation of an economy to the road network, so that only a small proportion of industrial facilities were located near railway lines or canal networks. In addition, the competitiveness of rail transport is reduced due to a lack of flexibility on timetabled routes. This is in stark contrast to the freedom and flexibility of road transport, which is able to synchronize the freight movements and manufacturing and warehousing operations much better. In the Studies for the TRAN Committee Modal change in European transport: the way forward , multimodality is identified as a potential solution to the question of sustainable freight transport.
KEYWORDS: Freight, Strategies, Transport, Trends, Tariff, Import Duty, Customs Authorities, Maritime Shipping
Hacia una ecología de saberes para la formación docente interdisciplinar: algunas orientaciones prácticas
Authors: Salamanca-Aroca Claudia , Sepúlveda-Bernales Valeria Jimena
Published: May 2024

En una sociedad que pretende garantizar una educación inclusiva para todos y sin exclusiones, la formación inicial docente se transforma en un espacio esencial para la producción del conocimiento que permita responder a las demandas educativas actuales. Sin embargo, las raíces epistemológicas que son detectadas en la formación chilena se traducen en una fragmentación del conocimiento, en contrariedad a las demandas políticas y sociales que impulsan la interdisciplinariedad para la complementariedad de los saberes. El objetivo de este artículo de reflexión se enmarca en discutir cómo fomentar prácticas interdisciplinarias en la formación inicial docente para el desarrollo de una educación inclusiva, reconociendo la existencia de un problema epistemológico que subyace una universidad occidental que promueve la fragmentación del conocimiento. Para analizar la problemática de la fragmentación se utilizan las nociones del pensamiento complejo de Edgar Morin y la colonialidad del poder de Aníbal Quijano.  Se proponen algunas alternativas para transformar la producción del conocimiento en la formación inicial docente desde la interdisciplinariedad a partir del pensamiento postabismal y ecología de saberes de Boaventura de Sousa Santos. Se concluye la necesidad de que la formación inicial para los futuros profesionales de la educación debiera abrirse a nuevos espacios de producción de conocimiento, intencionando el diálogo entre disciplinas para un conocimiento plural.
Un sistema de interacción para la reflexión, componente necesario en la formación continuada de profesores de matemáticas
Authors: Castro-Miguez Luis Alexander
Published: May 2024

Un sistema de formación continua para profesores en entornos naturales que incorpore procesos reflexivos sobre las prácticas de enseñanza, especialmente en el ámbito de las matemáticas escolares, como herramienta para fomentar la discusión, el debate y la búsqueda de posibles soluciones a los desafíos que plantea la educación matemática inclusiva, implica reconocer elementos y procesos clave del sistema, como sustrato, dinámicas y estructura de interacción y reflexión. En este artículo, se presenta un sistema de interacción reflexiva desde la perspectiva del desarrollo profesional de los profesores, donde se valora al individuo como un ser en constante evolución y transformación, aspecto que se alinea con la naturaleza dinámica del sistema. Los procesos reflexivos se caracterizan por ser dinámicos y complejos, presentes en el día a día de la práctica educativa, permitiendo la identificación, revisión y reconstrucción de diversas estrategias de enseñanza en matemáticas. El diseño metodológico, exploratorio y con un enfoque mixto y multimetódico, reconoce dos componentes: una estructura de construcción basada en la ciencia del diseño, y una estructura de validación que se nutre de técnicas y elementos propios de la investigación cualitativa y cuantitativa. A través del sistema de interacción reflexiva, se identificaron grupos en situación de vulnerabilidad educativa debido a factores socioeconómicos, socioculturales, socioambientales y sociobiológicos, y se desarrolló un sistema de micro-problemas asociados con la práctica docente en matemáticas, incluyendo canales de comunicación, entorno familiar y escolar, así como los procesos de aprendizaje y enseñanza de las matemáticas.
Retos en la formación de maestros en las Escuelas Normales Superiores de Colombia
Authors: Lozano-Flórez Daniel , Pérez Tito Hernando , Vásquez-Alape Luis Ernesto
Published: May 2024

Esta iniciativa de investigación tuvo como antecedente el acompañamiento que hizo la Universidad a las ENS colombianas con el fin de apoyar la cualificación de las prácticas y los saberes pedagógicos en estas instituciones. El escrito tiene en cuenta la información que arrojó la sistematización del proceso de acompañamiento a los directivos de estas escuelas y las reflexiones del equipo de trabajo encargado del fortalecimiento curricular de las 138 ENS. El proceso metodológico desarrollado se basó en la aplicación del paradigma sociocrítico, el enfoque histórico-hermenéutico y el análisis de contenido de documentos. Los resultados y puntos de discusión presentados destacan la producción de conocimiento pedagógico y educativo, la identificación de la perspectiva de educación adoptada en Colombia cuando se crearon las ENS e inició la formación de maestros, la racionalidad técnica que orienta la gestión de las ENS, y la investigación educativa desarrollada en y sobre estas instituciones. Se concluye que la formación en las ENS reconoce los diversos contextos sociales y ofrece respuestas a las problemáticas presentes en el territorio, reconociendo y respetando los saberes y prácticas tradicionales y ancestrales, hecho que ha conducido a la construcción de conocimiento propio, que integra los saberes científicos, tecnológicos y tradicionales.
DAMPAK KEBIJAKAN REVITALISASI PASAR TRADISIONAL TERHADAP PEDAGANG (STUDI DESKRIPTIF PADA PASAR KAPONGAN KABUPATEN SITUBONDO)
Authors: Fauzi Hasan Muchtar , Fitriyah Nina Sa'idah , Farihah Saniyatul
Published: May 2024

Pasar merupakan salah satu sektor pemerintah yang harus dikembangkan karena menopang aspek perekonoian dunia. Tentu perlu ada regulasi kebijakan khusus dari pemerintah untuk melindungi pedagang kecil yang beroperasi di pasar tradisional agar dapat tumbuh dan berkembang. Revitalisasi pasar tradisional merupakan program pemerintah yang berupaya untuk memvitalkan kembali kawasan yang dulunya pernah vital atu hidup. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis revitalisasi pasar tradisional di pasar umum Kapongan dan untuk mengetahui dampak revitalisasi pasar tradisional di pasar umum Kapongan Kabupaten Situbondo.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitiatif, dengan mengadakan pengamatan tentang suatu fenomena alamiah dengan pengumpulan data mengguanakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Lokasi penelitian dilakukan di pasar tradisional Kapongan Kabupaten Situbondo. Tentu program revitalisasi memiliki dampak yang signifikan pada pedagang  dan pengunjung pasar umum Kapongan. Dampak positif yaitu (1) Dari segi Infrastrur kondisi pasar tradisional dapat bersaing dengan toko moderen. (2) Sistem ekonomi yang teratur. (3) Penataan pedagang sesuai dengan kelompok dagang. Dampak negatif setelah direvitalisasi pasar umum Kapongan yaitu (1) Tingginya tarif retribusi. (2) Pesatanya pedagang liar tanpa tarif retribusi di sekitar pasar umum Kapongan. (3) Menurunnya jumlah pedagang.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN OBJEK WISATA BERBASIS PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DI KAMPUNG BLEKOK KECAMATAN KENDIT KABUPATEN SITUBONDO
Authors: Fitriyah Nina Sa'idah
Published: May 2024

Pariwisata, sebagai salah satu sektor utama dalam industri global, memiliki peran penting dalam mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi, melestarikan budaya, dan memfasilitasi pertukaran budaya dan pengetahuan antarbangsa. Pariwisata bukan hanya tentang destinasi eksotis dan tempat-tempat terkenal yang menarik pengunjung dari berbagai penjuru dunia. Lebih dari itu, pariwisata juga memiliki potensi besar untuk memberdayakan masyarakat lokal. Dengan pengelolaan yang tepat, pariwisata dapat menjadi sarana yang kuat untuk meningkatkan taraf hidup dan kesejahteraan masyarakat setempat. Melalui partisipasi aktif masyarakat, pelestarian budaya dan lingkungan, serta peningkatan infrastruktur dan layanan, pariwisata berbasis pemberdayaan dapat menciptakan dampak positif yang berkelanjutan bagi seluruh komunitas yang terlibat. Namun, seiring dengan pertumbuhan pesat pariwisata, muncul juga sejumlah tantangan yang perlu diatasi. Masalah seperti overtourism, kerusakan lingkungan, dan pemisahan sosial antara wisatawan dan masyarakat lokal menjadi isu-isu yang memerlukan perhatian serius. Diperlukan strategi yang berwawasan masa depan untuk memastikan bahwa pertumbuhan pariwisata dilakukan secara berkelanjutan, menghormati nilai-nilai budaya, dan berkontribusi secara positif terhadap kehidupan masyarakat lokal. Dalam konteks ini, penelitian tentang strategi pengembangan pariwisata berbasis pemberdayaan masyarakat di Kampung Blekok, Kecamatan Kendit, Kabupaten Situbondo, merupakan langkah yang sangat relevan. Dengan memahami bagaimana masyarakat lokal berperan aktif dalam pengembangan destinasi wisata dan bagaimana upaya tersebut dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan mereka, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan berharga untuk pengembangan pariwisata yang berkelanjutan di masa depan. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian diskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data yang diperoleh melalui wawancara secara langsung, dokomentasi, dan lietratur referensi. Informan dalam penelian ini adalah Ketua Pokdarwis, Perangkat Desa, Masyarakat sekitar dan pengunjung. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa Strategi pengembangan yang dilakukan dapat meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat lokal. Destinasi wisata kampung blekok  dapat meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat sekitar dengan menjual barang kerajinan, makanan, ataupun yang lain. Masyarakat lokal yang ada disekitar destinasi wisata kampung blekok dapat menawarkan barang dagangan kepada pengunjung. Meningkatan pendapatan asli desa. Dengan adanya destinasi kampung blekok, bertambah juga pendapatan asli desa. Pendapatan desa ini dapat digunakan kembali untuk kemakmuran masyarakat desa. Dengan begitu destinasi wisata kampung blekok bukan hanya bermanfaat bagi masyarakat lokal tapi juga bermanfaat bagi desa itu sendiri
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN REWARD TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. SURYA MADISTRINDO PROBOLINGGO DI KABUPATEN PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Hasanah Usrotul , Prayudha Zulfikar Nandya Ardhi
Published: May 2024

Surya Madistrindo Probolinggo yang bergerak dalam penjualan rokok sebagai anak perusahaan PT. Gudang Garam Devisi Paiton terbagi menjadi beberapa bagian yang dikepalai seorang manager. Peneliti tertarik untuk melihat gaya kepemimpinannya, peneliti menduga bahwa gaya kepemimpinan yang diterapkan oleh pimpinan PT. Surya Madistrindo Probolinggo dirasa kurang sesuai dengan keadaan karyawan, Lingkungan Kerja menjadi bagian yang akan dilihat peneliti kurang mendukung serta Reward (penghargaan) tidak diberikan promosi jabatan untuk menempati posisi yang lebih tinggi. Tujuan penelitian yang hendak dicapai adalah sebagai berikut : 1.Untuk mengetahui Gaya Kepemimpinan berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Surya Madistrindo Probolinggo di Kabupaten Probolinggo, 2. Untuk mengetahui Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan 3. Untuk mengetahui Reward berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kinerja 4. Untuk mengetahui Gaya Kepemimpinan, Lingkungan Kerja dan Reward berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Surya Madistrindo Probolinggo di Kabupaten Probolinggo? Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini metode kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian secara parsial gaya kepemimpinan tidak berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja karyawan, secara parsial lingkungan kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan, secara parsial variabel Reward berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan dan secara simultan gaya kepemimpinan, lingkungan kerja, dan reward secara bersama- sama berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan.
HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF AN ORGANIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Trofimova Natalya N.
Published: May 2024

This article aims to analyze the key problems of corporate culture that organizations face in the era of digitalization. In addition, it focuses on a set of solutions that can help transform existing culture into serious organizational value. Suggested ways to create and maintain a high-performance culture in an organization.
DETERMINING A SYSTEM OF FUNCTIONAL TASKS FOR INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENTERPRISE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Lugansk State University named after V. Dal, Lugansk, Russia, Il’ina Anna A.
Published: May 2024

The article presents the author’s approach to resolving the conflict of strategic and tactical goals when forming a program for increasing the efficiency of personnel management of enterprises. Key scientific and practical tasks are identified, and means of their implementation in the personnel management system are presented. The essence of a promising economic and mathematical model for programming target competence in the framework of increasing the efficiency of personnel management is revealed.
SUBSIDIZING CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES AS A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   SPb GBU «Convention and Exhibition Bureau», St. Petersburg, Russia, Karpova Ekaterina N. , Klochikhina Anna N. ,   SPb GBU «Convention and Exhibition Bureau», St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: May 2024

In the study, the authors present the main indicators of business tourism and support measures for the sustainable development of the city’s industry, analyzing the market of convention and exhibition activities in St. Petersburg. As part of the study, the authors used the following methods: observation, correlation analysis, comparative analysis of indicators. The result of the study was the revealed relationship between the subsidization of congress and exhibition activities and the sustainable development of the city’s economy.
BUILDING THE SKILLS OF THE WORKFORCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Saichenko Olga A.
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the problems of formation of technical skills of the workforce necessary for the development and large-scale spread of sustainable energy. The article discusses the current problems of the labor market in the sustainable energy sector, as well as innovative approaches to adult education. The paper proposes a model of a target program for professional development of employees in the sustainable energy sector. The proposed model is based on the use of various methods of blended learning in the context of employees acquiring practical skills necessary to work in the sustainable energy sector. The developed target program can be an important source of extra-budgetary financing for domestic educational organizations in the corporate training segment. At the same time, educational organizations will be able to form their own knowledge base in the field of sustainable energy
Peran Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pemasaran di Bank Central Asia TBK
Authors: Mintawati Hesri , Simangunsong Bonse Aris Mandala Putra , Suhardi Mulyadi , Haskoro Nastiti Intan , Al-Farizs Jidan Al-Farizs , Wijaya Rian Maulana
Published: May 2024

Sistem Informasi Manajemen merupakan platform yang menyediakan data untuk memfasilitasi proses pengambilan keputusan yang efektif, baik dalam mengatasi tantangan maupun dalam mengeksplorasi peluang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi penggunaan sistem informasi manajemen dalam pemasaran di PT Bank Central Asia Tbk melalui metode pustaka, yang melibatkan pengumpulan dan analisis data dari berbagai sumber terkait. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa sistem informasi memiliki peran penting dalam mendukung operasional bisnis di PT Bank Central Asia Tbk, di mana tanpa teknologi informasi, operasional bank tidak akan mungkin berjalan.
EFFECT OF PROCESSING TECHNIQUES ON FUEL BRIQUETTES
Authors:   The Technical University of Kenya, Okwara Wilberforce , Nyaanga Daudi , Kabok Peter , Doti Baqe , Mboya Mercy
Published: May 2024

Densification of agroforestry biomass for energy production has positively impacted the energy sector across the globe. Wood fuel consumption has led to deforestation and degradation. Recently, much has been discussed on biomass briquetting technologies and their influence. However, knowledge about appropriate technique for briquetting to achieve high-quality briquettes is yet to be explored. Thus, efforts were made to critically evaluate briquetting techniques on briquettes’ combustion performance properties. The Water Boiling Test was used in the determination of various parameters. High (screw press); and low (drum agglomerator and hand making) pressure briquetting techniques were distinctly different in ignition time (minutes), time to boil (minutes) burning rate (g/min), specific fuel consumption (g/ml) and power output (kW) values as (1.3,1.0,0.9; 14, 12, 11: 0.8, 1.1, 1.3; 0.11, 0.13, 0.15; and 1.8, 1.4, 0.75). Briquetting technology, based on pressure, is thus a factor that influence performance properties of briquettes. This knowledge is therefore useful when converting waste biomass into briquettes as alternate energy source towards realization of Sustainable Development Goal #7 on affordable and clean energy.
ESTIMATION OF SOIL WETTING PATTERN USING DIFFERENT IRRIGATION REGIMES IN CONJUCTION WITH SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMER
Authors:   Egerton University, Sang Hellen , Okwany Romulus , Wambua Raphael
Published: May 2024

The design and management of irrigation systems require soil water movement and distribution knowledge. Finding the actual ability of drip irrigation to supply sufficient water uniformly and timely requires optimizing the operational management parameters. The objective of the study was to estimate the water distribution pattern with drip irrigation under different irrigation frequencies, durations and Belsap super absorbent polymer. A factorial experimental design layout of drip irrigation system was set up in Noiwet, Mogotio Sub County, Baringo County. The same quantity of water with three irrigation frequencies were applied once daily, after two days and three days and three durations which were full, half and a third the irrigation time. The total number of treatments were 18 with three replications making a total of 54 experiments. The wetted depths and widths of the soil were measured directly in the field using a ruler immediately after irrigation. ANOVA statistical analysis was carried out to determine the significance of the treatments on the soil wetting pattern of the clay soil. The results from the study revealed that the super absorbent polymer had no effect on the soil wetting pattern while the decrease in the irrigation frequency and increase in irrigation duration led to an enlargement in both the diameter and depth of the soil wetted zone. Information on depths and widths of wetted zone of soil under drip irrigation have a great significance in the design and management of drip irrigation system for delivering required quantity of water and chemicals to plants.
Identifikasi Pengaruh Ketinggian Tempat terhadap Morfologi Talas Beneng (Xanthosoma undipes K Koch)
Authors: Agustin Adelia Isti , Hermita Nuniek , Fatmawaty Andi Apriany , Kartina AM
Published: May 2024

The genetic diversity of beneng taro can be known by analyzing morphological characters. This study aimed to determine the differences in morphological characters in beneng taro plants influenced by altitude using PCA and identify the level of uniformity of morphological characters in beneng taro plants using cluster analysis. This research is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach that is an exploratory survey. Sampling was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. In this study, samples were taken from three different altitudes, namely 343 masl (low), 615 masl (medium), and 761 masl (high) located in Serang Regency and Pandeglang Regency. Ten samples were taken in each location, so 30 taro beneng plants were collected. The research was conducted from January 2024 to March 2024. The variables observed in this study were morphological characters consisting of leaf blade color, leaf bone color, petiole color, plant height, leaf length, leaf width, and petiole length. The results showed that based on PCA, the characters that differed due to altitude were plant height, leaf blade color, leaf bone color, petiole color, petiole length, leaf length, and leaf width. In cluster analysis, 4 clusters were formed, indicating that the uniformity of the characters is relatively broad. Suggestions for further research on root and tuber morphology. Suggestions for farmers to continue cultivating beneng taro. The government should counsel the surrounding community about beneng taro, especially farmers who can preserve local commodities and support conservation efforts.
Design of an Efficient & Secure Steganographic Model using Modified LSB & Encryption Process
Authors: Yadav Ekta , Singh Ajit
Published: May 2024

This paper introduces a novel steganographic model for robust multimodal data security, seamlessly integrating a modified Least Significant Bit (LSB) technique with encryption, making it applicable to diverse data types such as images, audio, video, and text. Overcoming challenges posed by existing complex models and communication delays, our approach employs a modified LSB technique to encode similar sized data samples, followed by dynamic bioinspired elliptic curve cryptography (BECC) utilizing a Mayfly Optimization (MO) Model. This adaptive strategy optimizes curve types and prime key sets, significantly enhancing data security while minimizing delays and complexities across diverse data sizes. The proposed model achieves an 8.3% reduction in encryption and steganographic process delays, while simultaneously maintaining superior Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) and lower Mean Squared Error (MSE) levels compared to existing methods when applied to the same data samples. This highlights its effectiveness in securing dynamic datasets without compromising efficiency.
Empowering Smart City IoT Network Intrusion Detection with Advanced Ensemble Learning-based Feature Selection
Authors: Merlin R. Tino , Ravi R.
Published: May 2024

This study presents an advanced methodology tailored for enhancing the performance of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) deployed in Internet of Things (IoT) networks within smart city environments. Through the integration of advanced techniques in data preprocessing, feature selection, and ensemble classification, the proposed approach addresses the unique challenges associated with securing IoT networks in urban settings. Leveraging techniques such as SelectKBest, Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE), and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), combined with the Gradient-Based One Side Sampling (GOSS) technique for model training, the methodology achieves high accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score across various evaluation scenarios. Evaluation on the UNSW-NB15 dataset demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach, with comparative analysis showcasing its superiority over existing techniques.
Rate 5/6 TCM Code Having 64 States with 64 QAM for Fading Channel
Authors: Goswami Raj Kumar , Nambari Swathi , Kandula Srinivasa Rao , Roy P. Pavithra , Sharief A.H.
Published: May 2024

Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) is powerful technique employed in digital communication systems to improve the reliability and efficiency of data transmission. TCM combines error control coding and modulation schemes to achieve superior performance in challenging channel conditions. In TCM, information bits are encoded using a trellis encoder, which generates a sequence of encoded symbols. These symbols are then mapped onto a modulation scheme, such as Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) or Phase Shift Keying (PSK), to create the modulated signal. At the receiver, the received signal is demodulated and decoded using a trellis decoder, which employs maximum likelihood decoding to recover the original information bits. The trellis structure allows for efficient error correction and makes TCM particularly suitable for channels with fading, noise, and other impairments. TCM has been widely used in various communication standards and applications to enhance data transmission reliability and spectral efficiency. TCM is a coding technique that merges coding and modulation to attain substantial coding gain without compromising bandwidth efficiency. The emergence of TCM occurred in the late 1970s, and ever since, it has found extensive utilization in various contemporary information transmission systems. In this paper, a new methodology is introduced for the design of a 64-state rate 5/6 TCM code optimized for fading channels. The outcomes obtained from the study are remarkably encouraging, demonstrating coding gain of around 10 dB in comparison to uncoded 32 PSK. This substantial gain plays a pivotal role in boosting data rates, especially in situations where bandwidth-limited channels are involved.
IoT Security Framework Optimized Evaluation for Smart Grid
Authors: Kumar Ranjit , Gupta Rahul , Kumar Sunil , Gupta Neha
Published: May 2024

Modern systems' needs may be satisfied by smart grid technologies. Since we frequently struggle to effectively manage security, the smart grid's capacity is frequently underutilized. Despite the fact that a variety of solutions have been offered for securing the smart grid, the problem still exists that no single solution can entirely protect the environment. We provide a protection architecture for the IoT-connected smart grid. The proposed framework to secure IoT devices for the smart grid includes three complementary approaches. By conducting a rigorous comparative analysis of our proposed solution alongside four existing models, we contribute to the ongoing discourse on bolstering the security infrastructure of the smart grid IoT environment. Our optimized evaluation provides valuable insights into the strengths, weaknesses, and unique attributes of each model, offering a comprehensive understanding of their respective applicability and efficacy within the intricate realm of sensor-based applications. Two testing configurations were used to evaluate the Threat Mitigation Framework. It demonstrated superior performance in recognizing attacks like XSS across all testing configurations. In each of the two test sets, we also assessed the device management functions, and we found that they accurately recognized and presented IoT for the smart grid controller.
Enhancing Performance of Power Allocation for VLC Networks by Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access-MIMO
Authors: C Natarajan , Hermia J Janorious , J Amutha , M Geetha , R Madhavan , A Bhuvanesh
Published: May 2024

Visible light communication, or VLC, networks emerged as a viable option for data access, particularly indoors. Their cost-effectiveness, protection to radio frequency (RF) intrusion, and extraordinarily high data speeds make them a desirable option for the upcoming generation of indoor networking technologies. In this paper, we propose the Exponential Gain Ratio Power Allocation (EGRPA), an effective and low-complex power splitting method, to increase the attainable sum amount in Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) VLC downlink networks. Using numerical simulations, we assess the enactment of an indoor 2x2 MIMO VLC downlink model for several users. We also use Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) for enhancing spectrum efficacy. The usefulness and resilience of the suggested power splitting approach are established by the simulation outcomes, especially in scenarios with a high user count. In particular, the EGRPA power allocation algorithm shows a sum rate enhancement of more than 38.7%, 7.86%, and 7.04% for a system with three users when compared to the GRPA method, Normalized Gain Difference Power Allocation (NGDPA) method, and Logarithmic GRPA (NLGRPA) method, correspondingly.
Analysis of Cascaded Asymmetric Inverters using Low Frequency Technique
Authors: Prasanna Lakshmi , Jyothsna T. R.
Published: May 2024

Multilevel inverters include a wide range of configurations and numerous benefits. Since each level switching angle is not neatly prepared, most conventional inverters cannot produce optimized waveforms. To attain an adequate voltage profile, we should indeed closely review the switching angle arrangement to attain a minimal Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). This work focuses on Cascaded H Bridge (CHB) multilevel inverters with asymmetrical configuration operating under a low frequency (LF) scheme. This work discusses various methods of harmonic mitigation techniques that comes under the LF scheme which includes the finest switching angle optimizations for generating various levels. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the topologies is investigated by minimizing lower-order harmonics and THD. THD is compared for various mitigation techniques for seven and nine-level configurations. The proposed configurations are simulated by employing MATLAB/Simulink. THD is calculated theoretically and evaluated by comparing it to simulated results for the suggested inverters. Additionally, thermal simulations of the configuration are carried out in PLECS to estimate power losses and efficiency. The suggested configurations are examined utilizing OPAL-RT (4510) test bed and the outcomes are included.
A Model-Based Adaptive Control of Turning Maneuver for Catamaran Autonomous Surface Vessel
Authors: Astrov Igor , Astrova Irina
Published: May 2024

The effective computer control of airborne, waterborne, and ground autonomous vehicles has become one of the highest priorities in the area of cyber-physical systems, Industry 4.0 in particular, and the world economy in general. Despite extensive research on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the study of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) has been more than ten times less intense. As an attempt to fill a gap in that field, this article discusses the control mathematics of a realistic ASV nonlinear model of a real autonomous electric catamaran “Nymo”, which was designed at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). More technically, the article offers a novel adaptive control system that is based on knowledge of the main parameters of ASV and is specially designed for a Simulink/MATLAB environment. The article also enables adjusting variables like transition time and heading angle overshoot value. The control of the desired tracking is represented in such a maneuver as turning the catamaran at different angles. The designed control system has shown good quality in terms of accuracy in tracking the desired heading angles.
EXPLORING THE LEXICAL LANDSCAPE: A COMPONENTIAL STUDY OF ENGLISH PHRASEOLOGISMS WITH PROPER NAMES
Authors:   A PhD student of Uzbekistan state world Languages University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, kizi Gaybullayeva Dildora Fayzulla
Published: May 2024

This article is devoted to the study of phraseonomastic units which is considered as an object of phraseonomastics. The term “phraseonomastics” is used as a special branch of phraseology that studies proper name phraseologism and their peculiarities. The aim of this article is to classify phraseologisms with proper nouns (PwPN) in the English language according to their onymic components. The distributive and component analysis methods are used to analyze the gathered materials. Furthermore, the given theories are based on the proper examples of the onymic phraseologisms of the English dictionaries.
The who and the where: Attention to identities and locations in groups
Authors: Ma Helen L. , Redden Ralph S. , Hayward Dana A.
Published: May 2024

While it is widely accepted that the single gaze of another person elicits shifts of attention, there is limited work on the effects of multiple gazes on attention, despite real-world social cues often occurring in groups. Further, less is known regarding the role of unequal reliability of varying social and nonsocial information on attention. We addressed these gaps by employing a variant of the gaze cueing paradigm, simultaneously presenting participants with three faces. Block-wise, we manipulated whether one face (Identity condition) or one location (Location condition) contained a gaze cue entirely predictive of target location; all other cues were uninformative. Across trials, we manipulated the number of valid cues (number of faces gazing at target). We examined whether these two types of information (Identity vs. Location) were learned at a similar rate by statistically modelling cueing effects by trial count. Preregistered analyses returned no evidence for an interaction between condition, number of valid faces, and presence of the predictive element, indicating type of information did not affect participants’ ability to employ the predictive element to alter behaviour. Exploratory analyses demonstrated (i) response times (RT) decreased faster across trials for the Identity compared with Location condition, with greater decreases when the predictive element was present versus absent, (ii) RTs decreased across trials for the Location condition only when it was completed first, and (iii) social competence altered RTs across conditions and trial number. Our work demonstrates a nuanced relationship between cue utility, condition type, and social competence on group cueing.
Digitalisasi UMKM Menuju Masyarakat Maju di Kampung Kalipaten
Authors: Rochadiani Theresia Herlina , Mandasari Rhea , Wulandari Islamiati , Jaklin Vanessa
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan digitalisasi diperlukan bagi pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di era industri 4.0. Transformasi dan penguatan teknologi digital telah menjadi hal penting untuk diterapkan di segala bidang, termasuk UMKM yang merupakan tulang punggung ekonomi bangsa. Pembukaan e-wallet dan sosialisasi mengenai e-commerce merupakan upaya yang dilakukan untuk melakukan pengembangan atau transformasi digital pada pelaku UMKM. Tujuan kegiatan pengembangan digitalisasi di Kampung Kalipaten adalah untuk membantu pelaku UMKM mengikuti zaman era digital dan mampu bersaing di pasar online. Metode kegiatan ini berupa sosialisasi dan pendampingan yang dilakukan melalui tahapan penentuan tujuan guna mendefinisikan kebutuhan dari UMKM. Kemudian, tahap persiapan yang dilakukannya pendataan dan survei langsung pada para pelaku UMKM. Selanjutnya pada tahap pelaksanaan, kegiatan digitalisasi dilakukan secara offline dan sebagai tahap evaluasi, di akhir kegiatan pembukaan rekening, pelaku UMKM diajak untuk melakukan diskusi. Adapun tahap evaluasi dari kegiatan sosialisasi, masyarakat diminta untuk mengisi kuesioner.  Dari hasil diskusi dari kegiatan pembukaan rekening BCA, pelaku UMKM mulai memiliki pemahaman mengenai cara kerja dari dompet digital. Sedangkan hasil evaluasi kegiatan sosialisasi menyatakan sebanyak 80% mengatakan bahwa kegiatan sosialisasi membantu para pelaku UMKM dalam mengelola usaha di aplikasi e-commerce.
Determinación de buenas prácticas en el diseño de sistemas de Iluminación para el ámbito educativo en la ciudad de Esmeraldas
Authors: Mendez Duran Jesus Heriberto
Published: May 2024

El propósito de este estudio es determinar si el ámbito educativo de la provincia de Esmeraldas cumple con las buenas prácticas en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación del ámbito educativo y como estas influyen en el rendimiento de aprendizaje de los estudiantes, debido a que es el sistema escolar el entorno de aprendizaje más crítico con muchas interacciones directas tales como entorno físico, el ruido, la luz, el color y la temperatura, los cuales son importantes para el aprendizaje en el aula. De hecho, la investigación muestra que el entorno físico puede afectar el rendimiento y el comportamiento de los estudiantes. El tipo de investigación que se aplicó en la investigación es descriptivo, la metodología cualitativa, de las herramientas de recolección de datos, sobresale la revisión documental de fuentes de alto impacto académico . De los resultados se expone que proviene de este estudio muestra que es esencial mejorar la iluminación en los entornos de aprendizaje para mejorar el rendimiento de aprendizaje de los estudiantes y también motivarlos a aprender debido a que son las instalaciones escolares son una infraestructura crítica con muchas calificaciones técnicas que deben abordarse adecuadamente para crear los espacios más apropiados para el aprendizaje y la enseñanza de los estudiantes.
Cuidados de confort percibido por personas hospitalizadas en áreas críti-cas
Authors: Gómez Perez Guadalupe del Carmen , Miranda de la Cruz Armando , Guzmán Moreno Marisol , García Hernández Janett Marina
Published: May 2024

Los cuidados de confort se definen como las intervenciones destinadas a satisfacer las necesidades del paciente, atendiendo a su bienestar físico, psicológico y espiritual. El objetivo de este proyecto es identificar los cuidados de confort percibidos por las personas hospitalizadas en áreas críticas, es un estudio cuantitativo con diseño descriptivo de corte transversal, la muestra es de 43 personas, los resultados mostraron que 35 (81.4%) se ubicó en el nivel regular de los cuidados del confort general, mientras que 8 (18.8%) se ubicaron en el nivel óptimo. Se concluye que los profesionales de enfermería necesitan reforzar cuidados del confort en los contextos socioculturales y espiritual, además de aspectos del entorno físico y ambiental de la unidad del paciente.
JUCAM El Nuevo Modelo de Gestión de Proyectos Basado en Lean Manufacturing
Authors: Diaz Herrera Juan Camilo , Arciniegas Sanchez Nora Fernanda
Published: May 2024

Actualmente las empresas se han visto afectadas por situaciones como la de la pandemia del Covid19, crisis económicas, entre otros factores que conllevan a generar problemáticas a las organizaciones entre ellas afectando sus niveles de producción, es por ello que las empresas al detectar una problemática en ciertas ocasiones no saben cómo actuar ante la misma, es por ello que a través de la metodología JUCAM se busca ayudar a identificar esos factores críticos que generan problema a la empresa para dar prioridad y encontrar una solución en el menor tiempo posible, para de esta forma optimizar los procesos mediante herramientas del Lean Manufacturing y por último obtener resultados bastantes favorables para la marca.
La Competencia Intercultural en la Enseñanza del Inglés como Lengua Extranjera
Authors: Murillo Urrego Lizeth Catalina
Published: May 2024

Este artículo de revisión descriptiva se centra en analizar el abordaje de la cultura y el desarrollo de la competencia comunicativa intercultural en la enseñanza de las lenguas extranjeras. Mediante un minucioso análisis de la literatura académica, su objetivo es proporcionar una descripción detallada de los desafíos y tendencias contemporáneas vinculadas a la inclusión de la competencia comunicativa intercultural en el aula. Poniendo un énfasis particular en la diversidad y el desarrollo de la sensibilidad cultural, se identifican oportunidades para mejorar la competencia comunicativa intercultural de los estudiantes y así realizar contribuciones sustanciales a nivel teórico y didáctico. En la elaboración de este documento, se empleó un enfoque de análisis documental, examinando artículos científicos relacionados para observar la evolución de los conceptos: competencia comunicativa, interculturalidad, diversidad e inclusión. Se concluye que la inclusión de elementos culturales no sólo está relacionada con el desarrollo de competencias cognitivas, sino también con las actitudinales, destacando la vital importancia de abordar estos elementos en el aula, ya que promueve una mayor apreciación y respeto hacia la diversidad cultural, elementos fundamentales para la formación integral de los estudiantes en la sociedad actual.
Reference Standards for C-Peptide in Korean Population: A Korean Endocrine Hormone Reference Standard Data Center Study
Authors: Cho Jooyoung , Cho Ho-Chan , Ryu Ohk-Hyun , Kim Hyo-Jeong , Kim Chang Geun , Yun Young Ran , Chung Choon Hee ,   on Behalf of the Task Force Team for Korean Hormone Reference Standards
Published: May 2024

Background: The Korean Endocrine Hormone Reference Standard Data Center (KEHRS DC) has created reference standards (RSs) for endocrine hormones since 2020. This study is the first of its kind, wherein the KEHRS DC established RSs for serum Cpeptide levels in a healthy Korean population.Methods: Healthy Korean adults were recruited from May 2021 to September 2023. After excluding participants according to our criteria, serum samples were collected; each participant could then choose between fasting glucose only or fasting glucose plus an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). If their sample showed high glucose (≥100 mg/dL) or hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (≥5.70%), their C-peptide levels were excluded from analyzing the RSs.Results: A total of 1,532 participants were recruited; however, only the data of 1,050 participants were analyzed after excluding those whose samples showed hyperglycemia or high HbA1c. Post-30-minute OGTT data from 342 subjects and post-120-minute OGTT data from 351 subjects were used. The means±2 standard deviations and expanded uncertainties of fasting, post-30-minute and 120-minute OGTT C-peptide levels were 1.26±0.82 and 0.34–3.18, 4.74±3.57 and 1.14–8.33, and 4.85±3.58 and 1.25–8.34 ng/mL, respectively. Serum C-peptide levels correlated with obesity, serum glucose levels, and HbA1c levels.Conclusion: The RSs for serum C-peptide levels established in this study are expected to be useful in both clinical and related fields.
O suicídio e suas variáveis no contexto das Forças armadas do Brasil
Authors: Azevedo Luiza Moura de Souza , Silva Uanderson Pereira da , Lopes Gabriel César Dias
Published: May 2024

Introdução: O suicídio tem sido uma temática bem debatida na sociedade, são muitas as causas dessa prática, principalmente o elevado número de doenças mentais entre a sociedade, inclusive nas Forças Armadas. Nas Forças Armadas, onde a pressão psicológica e as exigências emocionais são inerentes ao ambiente, os riscos de problemas de saúde mental são evidentes. Objetivo: Analisar as principais causas associadas aos casos de suicídio entre profissionais que compõem as Forças Armadas no Brasil. Método: Trata-se de uma abordagem qualitativa do tipo revisão bibliográfica, com buscas de fontes em sites oficiais. Resultados: Nas Forças Armadas, a pressão psicológica e as demandas emocionais são inerentes ao ambiente, os riscos de problemas de saúde mental podem ser aumentados. Os profissionais militares enfrentam situações como a exposição a situações traumáticas, a necessidade de manter elevados padrões de desempenho e a rigidez hierárquica, dificultando a expressão de vulnerabilidades emocionais. O estresse decorrente das missões, da separação familiar e das condições adversas pode contribuir para o aumento da incidência de transtornos mentais nas Forças Armadas. Conclusões: A conscientização sobre a saúde mental nas Forças Armadas, aliada a políticas institucionais que destacam a importância do atendimento psicológico, contribuem para a redução do suicídio neste grupo.
The Effects of Wetland Degradation on Ecological Species
Authors: Nyandwi Obed , Ndikubwimana Innocent
Published: May 2024

Wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide numerous ecological services, including flood control, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and habitat for diverse flora and fauna. However, human activities such as urbanization, agriculture, and infrastructure development have led to widespread wetland degradation worldwide. Wetland ecosystems diminished by 21-35% between 1700 and 2020 as a result of human interference, with at least 1.3 million square miles of wetlands lost globally—an area about the size of Alaska, Texas, California, Montana, New Mexico, and Arizona combined. This research used a documented methodology for extracting information from different books, conversations, conferences, and international organizations to understand the effects of wetland degradation on the decline of species and strategies for wetland conservation and restoration. This paper aims to elucidate the multifaceted effects of wetland degradation on ecological species. The results indicate that wetland degradation declines water quality, leading to alterations in water flow patterns, decreased groundwater recharge, and increased flooding downstream. This can result in the loss of biodiversity, as many species depend on specific water levels and habitats within wetlands. Moreover, the loss of wetlands diminishes their volume to store carbon, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbating climate change. Furthermore, wetland degradation compromises water quality by reducing the natural filtration and purification functions of wetlands. Contaminants from agricultural runoff, industrial discharge, and urban pollution accumulate in degraded wetlands, posing risks to human health and aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, the loss of wetlands exacerbates erosion and sedimentation, leading to habitat destruction and loss of coastal resilience against storms and sealevel rise. Addressing wetland degradation requires a multifaceted approach, including policy interventions, restoration efforts, and public awareness campaigns. Effective wetland conservation strategies involve the preservation of existing wetlands, restoration of degraded ones, and sustainable management practices to mitigate further degradation. Collaborative efforts between governments, NGOs, local communities, and stakeholders are essential to safeguarding these critical ecosystems and the invaluable services they provide to the environment and society.
Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Equity and Inclusion in Education
Authors: Pawar Gitanjali , Khose Jaydip
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education. Premised on a narrative and framework for assessing AI identified from a preliminary analysis, the scope of the study was limited to the application and effects of AI in administration, instruction, and learning. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in education, promising to revolutionize traditional teaching and learning methods. One critical aspect of this transformation is AI's potential to enhance equity and inclusion in educational settings. This paper explores the current state, challenges, and opportunities regarding AI's role in promoting equity and inclusion in education. The historical evolution of AI in education is examined, tracing its roots from early intelligent tutoring systems to contemporary adaptive learning platforms and virtual tutoring systems. Advances in machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics have expanded AI's capabilities, enabling personalized learning experiences tailored to individual student needs. However, the widespread implementation of AI in education faces several challenges, including concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the digital divide. It is crucial to address these challenges through responsible and ethical AI deployment, ensuring that AI interventions prioritize equity, inclusivity, and transparency. Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of AI interventions in different educational contexts and to develop strategies for mitigating potential risks and maximizing benefits. By leveraging AI technologies thoughtfully and ethically, educators and policymakers can work towards building a more equitable and inclusive education system that empowers all learners to reach their full potential.