bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Road Extraction from Remote Sensing Imagery with Spatial Attention Based on Swin Transformer
Authors: Zhu Xianhong , Huang Xiaohui , Cao Weijia , Yang Xiaofei , Zhou Yunfei , Wang Shaokai
Published: March 2024

Road extraction is a crucial aspect of remote sensing imagery processing that plays a significant role in various remote sensing applications, including automatic driving, urban planning, and path navigation. However, accurate road extraction is a challenging task due to factors such as high road density, building occlusion, and complex traffic environments. In this study, a Spatial Attention Swin Transformer (SASwin Transformer) architecture is proposed to create a robust encoder capable of extracting roads from remote sensing imagery. In this architecture, we have developed a spatial self-attention (SSA) module that captures efficient and rich spatial information through spatial self-attention to reconstruct the feature map. Following this, the module performs residual connections with the input, which helps reduce interference from unrelated regions. Additionally, we designed a Spatial MLP (SMLP) module to aggregate spatial feature information from multiple branches while simultaneously reducing computational complexity. Two public road datasets, the Massachusetts dataset and the DeepGlobe dataset, were used for extensive experiments. The results show that our proposed model has an improved overall performance compared to several state-of-the-art algorithms. In particular, on the two datasets, our model outperforms D-LinkNet with an increase in Intersection over Union (IoU) metrics of 1.88% and 1.84%, respectively.
Improved Approaches for 3D Gravity and Gradient Imaging Based on Potential Field Separation: Application to the Magma Chamber in Wudalianchi Volcanic Field, Northeastern China
Authors: Li Weikai , Yang Meng , Feng Wei , Zhong Min
Published: March 2024

The gravity and gradient anomalies contain valuable information about the underground geological structures at various depths. Deep and shallow buried source bodies are able to be identified through multi-scale field separation processes, and visual comprehensions of geological structures can be obtained via 3D density inversion techniques. In this study, we propose an improved 3D imaging strategy based on gravitational field separation using the preferential continuation filter. This strategy incorporates the relationship between spectral features and buried depths of source bodies, allowing for a one-step transformation from planar gravity and full-tensor gradient field observations to a 3D density structure in the wave-number domain. Synthetic tests validate the effectiveness and robustness of the gravity and gradient imaging approaches, highlighting their advantages in high vertical resolution and low computational requirements. Nonetheless, it should be noted that the imaging effects of horizontal gradients Γxx and Γyy are unsatisfactory due to their weak noise resistance. Thus, they are not suitable for real data applications. The other imaging approaches are further applied to recover the subsurface 3D density structure beneath the Weishan cone in Wudalianchi Volcanic Field, Northeastern China. Our results provide insights into the possible location and shape of the low-density magma chamber. Also, the potential presence of partial melts is inferred and supported from a gravity perspective. The primary advantage of these approaches is their ability to generate a reasonable geological model in scenarios with limited prior information and physical property constraints. As a result, they have significant practical value in the field of applied geophysics, including mineral exploration and volcanology studies.
Vision through Obstacles—3D Geometric Reconstruction and Evaluation of Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs)
Authors: Petrovska Ivana , Jutzi Boris
Published: March 2024

In this contribution we evaluate the 3D geometry reconstructed by Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) of an object’s occluded parts behind obstacles through a point cloud comparison in 3D space against traditional Multi-View Stereo (MVS), addressing the accuracy and completeness. The key challenge lies in recovering the underlying geometry, completing the occluded parts of the object and investigating if NeRFs can compete against traditional MVS for scenarios where the latter falls short. In addition, we introduce a new “obSTaclE, occLusion and visibiLity constrAints” dataset named STELLA concerning transparent and non-transparent obstacles in real-world scenarios since there is no existing dataset dedicated to this problem setting to date. Considering that the density field represents the 3D geometry of NeRFs and is solely position-dependent, we propose an effective approach for extracting the geometry in the form of a point cloud. We voxelize the whole density field and apply a 3D density-gradient based Canny edge detection filter to better represent the object’s geometric features. The qualitative and quantitative results demonstrate NeRFs’ ability to capture geometric details of the occluded parts in all scenarios, thus outperforming in completeness, as our voxel-based point cloud extraction approach achieves point coverage up to 93%. However, MVS remains a more accurate image-based 3D reconstruction method, deviating from the ground truth 2.26 mm and 3.36 mm for each obstacle scenario respectively.
An Updated Estimate of Geocenter Variation from Analysis of SLR Data
Authors: Cheng Minkang
Published: March 2024

The Earth’s center of mass (CM) is defined in satellite orbit dynamics as the center of mass of the entire Earth system, including the solid Earth, oceans, cryosphere, and atmosphere. The CM can be realized using the vector from the origin of the International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF) to the CM, and directly estimated from satellite laser ranging (SLR) data. In previous studies and ITRF translations, SLR observations were assumed to contain only a constant, systematic, station-dependent bias. This treatment leads to a difference of a few mm between the SLR results and other estimates, such as GPS-based global inversions. We show that the difference cannot be attributed to the deficiency of the distribution of SLR tracking stations but is due to the impact of a significant surface-loading-induced seasonal signal captured in the laser range measurement (appearing in station range bias) during the traveling of the laser light pulse. The errors in the modeling of the troposphere zenith delay considerably impact the determination of geocenter motion from SLR data. The SLR-data-derived geocenter motion becomes comparable to the global inversion results when the range biases and thermosphere delay for SLR tracking stations in the SLR network are adjusted as part of the monthly solution.
Advancing Slim-Hole Drilling Accuracy: A C-I-WOA-CNN Approach for Temperature-Compensated Pressure Measurements
Authors: Wang Fei , Zhang Xing , Li Xintong , Gao Guowang
Published: March 2024

This paper presents a novel method to improve drill pressure measurement accuracy in slim-hole drilling within the petroleum industry, a sector often plagued by extreme conditions that compromise data integrity. We introduce a temperature compensation model based on a Chaotic-Initiated Adaptive Whale Optimization Algorithm (C-I-WOA) for optimizing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), dubbed the C-I-WOA-CNN model. This approach enhances the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) initialization through chaotic mapping, boosts the population diversity, and features an adaptive weight recalibration mechanism for an improved global search and local optimization. Our results reveal that the C-I-WOA-CNN model significantly outperforms traditional CNNs in its convergence speed, global searching, and local exploitation capabilities, reducing the average absolute percentage error in pressure parameter predictions from 1.9089% to 0.86504%, thereby providing a dependable solution for correcting temperature-induced measurement errors in downhole settings.
A Critical Analysis of Quadratic Boost Based High-Gain Converters for Electric Vehicle Applications: A Review
Authors: Kumar Madhav , Panda Kaibalya Prasad , Naayagi Ramasamy T. , Thakur Ritula , Panda Gayadhar
Published: March 2024

Conventional DC-DC boost converters have played a vital role in electric vehicle (EVs) powertrains by enabling the necessary voltage to increase to meet the needs of electric motors. However, recent developments in high-gain converters have introduced new possibilities with enhanced voltage amplification capabilities and efficiency. This study discusses and evaluates the state-of-the-art high-gain DC-DC converters for EV applications based on the Quadratic Boost Converter (QBC). Research into innovative topologies has increased in response to the increasing demand for efficient and high-performance power electronic converters in the rapidly expanding EV industry. Due to its ability to provide more significant voltage gains than conventional boost converters, the QBC has become a viable option for meeting the unique requirements of EV power systems. This survey focuses on the efficiency, power density, and overall performance parameters of QBC-based high-gain converters. The literature review provides a foundation for comprehending power electronics converters’ trends, challenges, and opportunities. The acquired knowledge can enhance the design and optimization of high-gain converters based on the QBC, thereby fostering more sustainable and efficient power systems for the expanding electric mobility industry. In the future, the report suggests that investigating new high-gain converter design methodologies will reduce component stress and enhance the intact system efficiency.
Spatiotemporal Heterogeneities in the Impact of Chinese Digital Economy Development on Carbon Emissions
Authors: An Qiguang , Zheng Lin , Yang Mu
Published: March 2024

The digital economy plays an important role in reducing the global warming process. This paper explores the spatiotemporal heterogeneity impacts of the digital economy on provincial carbon emissions and its underlying mechanisms. Initially, this paper examines the inhibitory impact of the digital economy on carbon emissions, alongside the mediating role of economic agglomeration, at a theoretical level. Subsequently, it empirically explores the quantitative associations among the digital economy, economic agglomeration, and carbon emissions by utilizing Chinese provincial panel data spanning from 2000 to 2021. This investigation employed static and dynamic spatial Durbin models as well as mediation models to analyze the interrelationships. The results firstly revealed that the digital economy notably diminishes carbon emissions, with economic agglomeration playing a significant mediating role. This conclusion remained consistent even after substituting the explanatory variables and weight matrix, modifying the sample period, and conducting other robustness tests. Secondly, the impact of the digital economy on carbon emissions exhibited spatial spillovers. Compared with the impact on the local area, the impact on neighboring provinces was found to be weaker. Thirdly, carbon emissions showed a significant “snowball” effect in the time dimension. This paper emphasizes the important role of digital technology in curbing carbon emissions, and it provides some policy insights for studying the digital economy, economic agglomeration, and carbon emissions. Furthermore, it offers valuable insight and suggestions to reduce carbon emissions and realize the goal of the “dual-carbon” strategy.
Blockchain Technology Implementation in Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review
Authors: Sharabati Abdel-Aziz Ahmad , Jreisat Elias Radi
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to comprehensively review the main benefits, limitations, and challenges associated with the uptake of Blockchain technology in supply chain management (SCM). The study utilizes the literature review method, examining articles published from 2016 to 2022 and exploring the factors influencing the adoption and implementation of Blockchain in SCM. Multiple scholarly insights have shown no more hacking or cherry picking of options given for presenting data with high confidence and, therefore, reliability, as well as an ability to see everything in a highly limited way. An SCM looking at these multi-party evolutionary models shows that for Blockchain, the key advantages center on significantly increased security, confidentiality, traceability, transparency, data accuracy, privacy, efficiency, accountability, and trust. In contrast, the review has also detailed several limitations and challenges that must be overcome by firms and industries looking to adopt Blockchain within their SCM processes, which include problems with scaling, lower performance as a result of interoperability issues, legal and regulatory matters, very high initial implementation and ongoing maintenance costs, a struggle with standardization of the technology and the needed surveillance of this space, avoidance of technology adoption because of trust, the substantial energy used, low awareness, complexity of integrating with existing systems, being in its last mile in partnerships, and privacy. Even with this potential to transform and be disrupted across industry and its sectors, there are still very significant challenges for Blockchain. For those looking to actually utilize SCM and other sectors, understanding this from a variety of perspectives is of great interest to understand if the technology is fit for that sector and what strategies or networks need to be established or linked into with existing firms. Regardless, if these challenges can be overcome and responded to, then the greater protection and efficiency of current and future SCM processes will not only occur, but it can be the first significant node for broader industry-wide innovation and gains in efficiency.
Value Chain Digitalization, Global Value Chain Embeddedness, and Distributed Innovation in Value Chains
Authors: Qin Lingling , Xie Weihong , Jia Peiyi
Published: March 2024

How does a firm’s value chain digitalization contribute to its innovation in value chains? This study investigates innovation activities in value chains from a combination of distributed innovation perspective and technology affordance theory. We posit that a digital value chain (DVC) plays a pivotal role in driving distributed innovation in value chains. Our focus is specifically directed toward exploring the interconnected dynamics of the DVC, global value chain (GVC), and diversification strategy, elucidating the influence of their interactions on a firm’s distributed innovation in value chains. Leveraging the data of 862 manufacturing firms from the World Bank Enterprise Survey (WBES) in China, our empirical analysis reveals several key findings: (1) value chain digitalization positively influences distributed innovation in value chains and GVC embeddedness, (2) GVC embeddedness enhances distributed innovation in value chains, and (3) product diversification serves as a positive moderator, strengthening the effects of both value chain digitalization and GVC embeddedness on distributed innovation in value chains. In summary, this paper deepens our understanding of the relationships between DVC, GVC, diversification strategy, and distributed innovation in value chains. Our research provides theoretical and policy implications for digitalization and innovation strategies which are significant sources of sustainable development for firms and GVCs.
Constraints on Graviton Mass from Schwarzschild Precession in the Orbits of S-Stars around the Galactic Center
Authors: Jovanović Predrag , Borka Jovanović Vesna , Borka Duško , Zakharov Alexander F.
Published: March 2024

In this paper we use a modification of the Newtonian gravitational potential with a non-linear Yukawa-like correction, as it was proposed by C. Will earlier to obtain new bounds on graviton mass from the observed orbits of S-stars around the Galactic Center (GC). This phenomenological potential differs from the gravitational potential obtained in the weak field limit of Yukawa gravity, which we used in our previous studies. We also assumed that the orbital precession of S-stars is close to the prediction of General Relativity (GR) for Schwarzschild precession, but with a possible small discrepancy from it. This assumption is motivated by the fact that the GRAVITY Collaboration in 2020 and in 2022 detected Schwarzschild precession in the S2 star orbit around the Supermassive Black Hole (SMBH) at the GC. Using this approach, we were able to constrain parameter λ of the potential and, assuming that it represents the graviton Compton wavelength, we also found the corresponding upper bound of graviton mass. The obtained results were then compared with our previous estimates, as well as with the estimates of other authors.
An Improved Sorting Algorithm for Periodic PRI Signals Based on Congruence Transform
Authors: Dong Huixu , Ge Yuanzheng , Zhou Rui , Wang Hongyan
Published: March 2024

Recently, a signal sorting algorithm based on the congruence transform has been proposed, which is effective in dealing with the staggered Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) signals. It can effectively sort the staggered PRI signals and obtain the sub-PRI sequence directly without sub-PRI ranking, and it is less affected by interfered pulses and pulse loss. Nevertheless, we find that the algorithm causes pseudo-peaks in the remainder histogram when sorting signals such as sliding PRI, sinusoidal PRI, etc. (collectively referred to as periodic PRI signal in this paper) and pseudo-peaks will cause errors in signal sorting. To solve the issue of pseudo-peaks when sorting periodic PRI signals, an improved sorting algorithm based on congruence transform is proposed. According to the analysis of the congruence characteristics of the periodic PRI signal, a novel method is proposed to identify pseudo-peaks based on the histogram peak amplitude and symmetric difference set. The signal sorting algorithm based on congruence transform is improved to achieve a good sorting effect on periodic PRI signals. Simulation experiments demonstrate that the novel algorithm can effectively sort periodic PRI signals and improve Precall, Pd, and Pf by 6.9%, 5.1%, and 3.2%, respectively, compared to the typical similar algorithms.
In Vitro Human Dermal Absorption Studies on Pesticides in Complex Mixtures: Investigation of Guidance Criteria and Possible Impact Parameters
Authors: Pieper Christina , Engel Nadine , Wend Korinna , Kneuer Carsten , Martin Sabine
Published: March 2024

Pesticides must not pose unacceptable risks to human health, so risk assessments are conducted before products are authorised. Dermal exposure is often the main route of intake, so estimating realistic and trustworthy dermal absorption values is crucial for risk assessment. Although there are agreed test guidelines for in vitro dermal absorption studies, not every product is tested due to cost reasons. The present dataset consists of 945 individual in vitro experiments on the dermal absorption of human skin with 179 active substances of pesticides in 353 different mixtures, including concentrates and dilutions. The dataset was evaluated to identify the possible impacts of experimental conditions and physico-chemical properties on dermal absorption. The dataset was also analysed to assess the appropriateness of the pro rata correction for untested dilutions, and the set concentration cut-off to decide on the dilution status for choosing a default value on dermal absorption. The study found that the implementation of specific guidelines improved the harmonisation of study conduct, with support for approaches such as pro rata correction and default values. Further analysis of the specific co-formulants may identify influencing factors that may be more important than the experimental variables.
A Method for Identifying Gross Errors in Dam Monitoring Data
Authors: Chen Liqiu , Gu Chongshi , Zheng Sen , Wang Yanbo
Published: March 2024

Real and effective monitoring data are crucial in assessing the structural safety of dams. Gross errors, resulting from manual mismeasurement, instrument failure, or other factors, can significantly impact the evaluation process. It is imperative to eliminate such anomalous data. However, existing methods for detecting gross errors in concrete dam deformation often focus on analyzing a single monitoring effect quantity. This can lead to sudden jumps in values of effect quantity caused by changes in environmental variables being mistakenly identified as gross error. Therefore, a method based on Fuzzy C-Means clustering algorithm (FCM) partitioning and density clustering algorithm (Ordering Points To Identify the Clustering Structure, OPTICS) combined with Local Outlier Factor (LOF) algorithm for gross error identification is proposed. Firstly, the FCM algorithm is used to achieve the division of measurement point areas. Then, the OPTICS and LOF algorithms are jointly utilized to determine the gross errors. Finally, the real gross errors are identified by comparing the time of occurrence of the gross errors at measurement points in the same area. Through the case study, the results indicate that the method can effectively identify spurious, gross errors in the monitoring effect quantity caused by environmental mutations. The accuracy of gross error detection is significantly improved, and the rate of misjudgment of gross errors is reduced.
Experimental Study of Water Vapor Adsorption on Bare Soil and Gravel Surfaces in an Arid Region of Ningxia, China
Authors: Zhang Qingtao , Wang Heng , Wang Zhiqiang , Xie Haoxuan , Chen Tuo , Guan Shuai
Published: March 2024

Water vapor adsorption on soil, a crucial non-rainfall water resource in arid regions, warrants further experimental investigation, particularly on two typical land surfaces: bare soil and gravel. This study examined the formation characteristics and influencing factors of vapor adsorption in an arid region of Northwestern China. Observations and analyses were conducted on adsorption and evaporation measurements taken by two small weighing lysimeters (SLSs); soil temperature at a depth of 5 cm; surface temperature; relative humidity; and air temperature at a height of 30 cm above the ground from 2019 to 2020. The adsorbed water in this area was more abundant at night and less abundant during the day, with a stable nightly adsorption rate of 0.013 mm/h. Adsorption was more frequent in spring and winter (from January to June and November to December), accounting for about 90% of the total annual adsorption. In 2019 and 2020, the ratio values of adsorption to evaporation were 0.16 and 0.10 for bare soil, and 0.10 and 0.12 for gravel, respectively. Adsorption was more likely to occur when the soil moisture content was less than 13%; the highest adsorption frequency was close to 20% when the RH was between 75 and 95%; low soil temperatures were more conducive to the occurrence of adsorption. The effect of temperature differences (Ta−Ts) on adsorption was stronger than that of relative humidity. The adsorption frequency generally showed a bimodal change with increasing temperature difference, but the effect of temperature differences was less effective for gravel than bare soil. When the relative humidity was high and the temperature difference was weakly positive, the maximum adsorption intensity could reach 0.18 mm/h.
Homo Novus in the Conquest of the Empire: The Playful Element in Fascist Propaganda and Pedagogy: A Case Study
Authors:   Institute for the History
of Contemporary Umbria, Perugia, Marinelli Valerio
Published: March 2024

The Italo-Ethiopian War (1935–1936) represents, par excellence, the war of fascism for fascism.
It is no coincidence that the extensive use of military resources was accompanied by an extraordinary propaganda campaign, which also had clear and evident pedagogical implications. The
regime, at the peak of its consensus and in the full deployment of its totalitarian vocation, took
on the objective of raising the young and very young generations “to the level of the Empire.”
The pedagogical project of the homo novus experienced a qualitative leap. The combination of war
and Africa, filled with heroic fascination and ancestral mystery, stroke the imagination of teachers,
educators, textbook compilers, and, similarly, excited the imagination of the youth. The enthusiasm generated by propaganda, or the propaganda itself artificially returned to the public sphere,
promoted the psychological dynamics of “celebration” and play. Although fascist pedagogy underestimated the relationship between learning and play, the playful element actually emerged as
an important factor in political mobilization and, above all, imperialistic education. The didactic
strategies of elementary school teachers, developed in preparation for and during the African
conflict, are proof of this. However, even the private industry aligned itself with the pedagogical
influences of the regime, introducing a wide variety of toys on the market that served to shape an
imperialist, warlike, chauvinistic, and racist mentality. The province of Perugia is undoubtedly an
interesting field of investigation: on the territory of the “capital of the fascist revolution,” starting from 1923, governing groups making loyalty to the Duce the driving force of their political
rise took over the institutional and administrative structures. But that’s not all: unlike elsewhere,
the Gentile reform enjoyed widespread consensus in Perugia from the beginning. Moreover, the
majority of teachers joined Mussolini’s movement from the very beginning.
Dampak Pembangunan Jalan Tol Trans Jawa terhadap Perekonomian Megaregion Pantura di Jawa Tengah
Authors: Nugraha Indra Cahya , Purwaningsih Murni Rahayu , Firmansyah Arianda , Dzulfikar Faris
Published: March 2024

Wilayah mega urban di pantai utara Jawa sudah lama diperkirakan akan terjadi ketersinambungan dan mengubah seluruh Pulau Jawa menjadi “desakota” raksasa. Megaregion merupakan hasil akhir dari evolusi aglomerasi yang menggabungkan daerah urban dan industri akibat tuntutan pertumbuhan penduduk dan ekspansi bangunan kota. Infrastruktur transportasi yang memadai menjadi hal yang harus dipenuhi untuk menjadi tulang punggung dari megaregion tersebut. Jalan bebas hambatan atau jalan tol merupakan infrastruktur yang umum dibangun untuk mengakomodir cepatnya pertumbuhan megaregion tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat dampak dari pembangunan jalan tol trans jawa terhadap ekonomi di Jawa Tengah.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan beberapa variabel pertumbuhan ekonomi. Hasil yang ditemukan adalah belum terjadi multiplier effect dari jalan tol terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi dan pergeseran struktur ekonomi di Jawa Tengah, namun sudah nampak efek ke arah tersebut dari data efisiensi waktu tempuh dan efisiensi penggunaan BBM di jalur tol trans Jawa. Berdasarkan studi terdahulu di Amerika Serikat dan Jerman, efek positif dari pembangunan jalan tol memang tidak dapat langsung dirasakan, akan tetapi membutuhkan waktu yang cukup panjang.
MANIFESTASI KEPERCAYAANNYA MASYARAKAT JEPANG TERHADAP DEWA EBISU
Authors: Heryana Chrisna Yuda Tama , Ali Mohammad
Published: March 2024

Selain terkenal dengan  kemajuan teknologinya, Negara Jepang terkenal juga sebagai negri para dewa dikarenakan terdapat banyak mitologi tentang dewa di Jepang dan salah satu dewa yang terkenal adalah dewa Ebisu. Ebisu adalah dewa keberuntungan yang saat ini masih dipercayai keberadaan nya oleh masyarakat Jepang. Didasari dengan antusiasme masyarakat Jepang terhadap dewa Ebisu, penulis hendak melakukan penelitian dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui manifestasi kepercayaanya masyarakat Jepang kepada dewa Ebisu dan perwujudan dewa Ebisu pada budaya pop Jepang. Adapun metode yang digunakan oleh penulis pada penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah ditemukannya beberapa manifesstasi dari kepercayaannya masyarakat Jepang kepada dewa Ebisu yaitu berdoa,berhala dan Matsuri. Manifestasi yang pertama adalah berdoa kepada dewa Ebisu, ini merupakan manifestasi yang paling sering dilakukan masyarakat Jepang dikarenakan ini merupakan manifestasi yang dirasa paling praktis. Kedua yaitu Berhala, masyarakat Jepang mempercayai kerbekahan dari dewa Ebisu dan perlindungan nya dapat mereka dapatkan juga dalam wujud berbentuk sebuah benda. Terakhir adalah Matsuri, Kegiatan Matsuri ini pada hakikatnya merupakan suatu kegiatan untuk mengundang Dewa atau menyambut kehadiran Dewa, dengan menyajikan segala sajian yang ada dan dengan menunjukkan sikap mengabdikan diri pada dewa agar mendapatkan petunjuk dan berkah. Adapun perwujudan dari dewa Ebisu pada budaya popular Jepang yaitu berupa karakter yang memiliki dasar dewa Ebisu. Penggambaran wujud dan sifat Ebisu pada budaya popular telah mengalami perubahan apabila dibandingkan dengan wujud dan sifat pada dari mitologi rakyat Jepang. Adanya perubahan penggambaran ini juga dirasa berfungsi sebagai bentuk adaptasi zaman.
Kata Kunci: Kepercayaan, Perwujudan, Mitologi, Ebisu
PERANCANGAN VIRTUAL YOUTUBER SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN KOSAKATA BAHASA JEPANG TINGKAT PEMULA
Authors: Ponsen Keygi Nisatazkiyah Floresti , Setiana Soni Mulyawan
Published: March 2024

Media pembelajaran adalah alat untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran agar dapat berjalan dengan baik. Pada pembelajaran Bahasa Jepang, ditemukan masalah di mana siswa kesulitan untuk menghafal kosakata yang merupakan salah satu poin penting dalam mempelajari bahasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pembuatan media pembelajaran menggunakan Virtual Youtuber (Vtuber)  yang merupakan online entertainer yang tampil sebagai virtual avatar berbentuk 2 dimensi atau 3 dimensi dengan memanfaatkan teknologi motion capture. Media pembelajaran ini menggunakan model ADDIE untuk pengembangan dan Live2D serta IoLive sebagai software untuk menganimasikan model Vtuber. Hasilnya adalah video-video pembelajaran kosakata bahasa Jepang yang dapat diakses melalui kanal Youtube. Media pembelajaran ini cocok untuk pembelajar bahasa Jepang tingkat pemula.
Kata kunci: Virtual Youtuber, Live2D, media pembelajaran, kosakata bahasa Jepang
Semiotic Analysis of the Little Mermaid Movie Poster Using Peirce (1996)
Authors: Wicaksono Lanang Dwi , Heriyati Nungki
Published: March 2024

Movie poster has a commercial value and is used to advertise the movie. This research is conducted to analyze the sign depicted as well as the meaning from the Little Mermaid movie poster. This research used qualitative descriptive analysis method to explain the sign and its meaning. Furthermore, Semiotic from Charles Sander Peirce is used to analyze the sign and its meaning. To support the analysis, various journals and books are used as the reference. The result of this study indicated that there are two types of signs found in movie posters, namely qualisign and sinsign. The Little Mermaid movie poster also contained two different kinds of objects, namely Icons and Indexes, where the index is also further divided into spatial and temporal indexes. The last thing from the poster found was the interpretant which is the connection and the meaning of signs and objects. From the result, it can be concluded that each sign that depicted in the movie poster is represented well, not only through the visual one, but also the non-verbal one. It is because we could also get an official information on where we can find or see the movie, which is very crucial for the movie poster.
Keywords: Semiotics, Peirce, Sign, Object, Interpretant
Representasi Kelas Sosial Pada Film "They Live"
Authors: Faran Fabian Firmansyah , Heriyati Nungki
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini berjudul Representasi Kelas Sosial Pada Film They Live. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan kelas sosial apa saja yang terdapat pada film They Live karya John Carpenter dan perjuangan apa saja yang dilakukan untuk terlepas dari belenggu kaum borjuis berdasarkan perspektif teori kelas marxisme. Marxisme adalah teori tentang apa yang dikenal sebagai masyarakat dan langkah-langkah untuk mengubahnya, atau sistem yang mengikat masyarakat itu sendiri. Karl Heinrich Marx adalah orang yang memperkenalkan ide-ide yang sekarang dikenal sebagai Marxisme. Karl Marx mengabdikan dirinya pada hubungan manusia, terutama yang didasarkan pada kondisi sosial ekonomi. Menurut Marx, hubungan ini adalah salah satu antagonisme antara kelas orang yang berbeda, perjuangan antara satu kelas yang memiliki alat produksi dan kelas lain yang harus menjual tenaga kerjanya untuk bertahan hidup. Dikenal sebagai kelas kaum. Borjuasi dan proletariat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan kelas atau konflik sosial dari karl marx. Temuannya adalah Film They Live menampilkan tema tentang perbedaan kelas sosial, manipulasi media massa, dan perjuangan kelas. Perspektif kelas marxisme ditunjukan secara eksplisit menggambarkan konflik antara kelompok proletar yang di kuasai oleh kelompok borjuis alien yang kaya dan berkuasa, representasi kelas sosial ini tercermin melalui perbedaan dalam kondisi hidup, pekerjaan dan tingkat akses terhadap pekerjaan dan sumber daya.
Kata kunci: Marksisme, Kelas Sosial, Perjuangan
The Function of Dramatic Persona in the Film “The Menu” (2022)
Authors: Munawaroh Silvi , Heriyati Nungki
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the portrayal of characters in the film The Menu 2022. In examining the characters in the film, The Menu, researcher conducted a characterization analysis which was classified into seven functions of dramatic characters through the theoretical framework of Vladimir Propp. This study is used because narratology theory can focus on the actions of a character who is limited in terms of meaning. Through this classification, researchers can find out the depiction of characters and the limits of their actions. The data collection method is carried out by qualitative methods and narrative analysis by collecting research results in the form of descriptions accompanied by screenshots. This study produced findings in the form of depictions of seven-character functions contained in the film "The Menu". The resulting conclusions, based on the data and analysis conducted in this research, reveal a deeper understanding of the narrative structure character’s function using dramatic persona analysis in the film "The Menu" and identify the roles and functions of the characters in the film. The result of this research, researcher found 7 dramatic persona function in the film. Such as, the villain, the donor, the helper, the dispatcher, princess/prize, the hero, and the false hero.
Keywords: The Menu Movie, Vladimir Propp, Dramatic Persona, Narratology
Peran Brand Kolaborator Dalam Memperkuat Produk Kustom Interaktif - Studi Kasus Kolaborasi Uniqlo dengan Indomie, Tolak Angin dan Gojek.
Authors: Siswanto Riky Azharyandi , Yunidar Dandi
Published: March 2024

This study discusses how brand collaborations can enhance personal relationship with customers through interactive custom product offerings. The focus of this analysis is the collaboration between Uniqlo, a Japanese retail clothing company, and three local Indonesian brands - Indomie, Tolak Angin, and Gojek. The findings of this research reveal that these collaborations not only produce unique custom products but also strengthen the relationship between brands and customers with interactive products, creating a more intimate and personal shopping experience. This study highlights the importance of the right partner selection for maximum results in collaborations, considering the relevance and value that each brand can offer. Therefore, this study examines what factors support the success of this collaboration from the perspective of the strength of the brands chosen by Uniqlo in this collaboration. Applying a phenomenological study approach, the conclusion drawn from this study affirms that inter-brand collaboration plays a crucial role in creating the interactivity of the series of product experiences offered.
Perancangan Strategi Kreatif Konten Visual Sosial Media Situ Cileunca Pangalengan Kab. Bandung
Authors: Muthmainnah Ligar , Yusup Nuke Rahmadina
Published: March 2024

Kota Bandung memiliki keindahan alam yang masih asri khususnya di daerah Kab. Bandung. Masih banyak lahan hijau yang sekarang sudah mulai dikelola dengan baik, ditata dengan rapih, dan dibuat lebih nyaman untuk pengunjung.  Salah satunya adalah Situ Cilenca yang terdapat di Pangalengan Kab. Bandung, merupakan destinasi wisata yang memiliki pemandangan perbukitan yang hijau dan hutan yang lebat serta hamparan danau yang luas. Selain memiliki keindahan alam yang menajubkan, Situ Cileunca menawarkan beberapa fasilatas atraksi permainan yang ditawarkan berupa outbond training seperti arung jeram (rafting), flying fox, ATV dan juga menyediakan camping ground. Dengan harga tiket masuk yang terjangkau, Situ Cileunca sudah memiliki fasilitas yang bisa dikatakan lengkap. Apalagi saat ini pihak Disbudpar Kabupaten Bandung sedang melakukan penataan fasilitas yang ada di Situ Cileunca secara bertahap. Namun sayangnya Situ Cileunca belum memanfaatkan dengan maksimal penggunaan media sosial, sehingga tak jarang banyak yang belum mengetahui Situ Cileunca secara terperinci. Perancangan ini dibuat untuk menerapkan strategi kreatif dalam media sosial untuk memaksimalkan promosi low budget high impact bagi Situ Cileunca. Dalam pengumpulan datanya, perancangan ini menggunakan mix method, dengan melakukan wawancara, observasi, dan membagikan kuisioner pada warga kota Bandung rentang usia 19-25 tahun. Hasil dari perancangan ini dapat dilihat bahawa dengan memaksimalkan media sosial akan lebih efektif dalam mengenalkan dan menyebarkan informasi tentang Situ Cileunca Pangalengan Kab. Bandung.
PENERAPAN PIJAT OKSITOSIN PADA MASA NIFAS UNTUK MEMPERCEPAT INVOLUSI UTERI DAN MELANCARKAN PENGELUARAN ASI
Authors: Nur Syahbani Salsabila , Fatimah Yulia Ulfah , Yanti Yulidar , Wardani Sri Wisnu
Published: March 2024

The postpartum period is a vulnerable period for the mother, because at this time the reproductive organs recover after pregnancy and childbirth. If during recovery there are abnormal changes it will cause complications that can threaten the mother's life. About 60% of maternal deaths occur after delivery of which are caused by complications during the puerperium, one of which is bleeding. To prevent postpartum hemorrhage, you can facilitate the mother to do oxytocin massage, oxytocin massage helps the release of the hormone oxytocin which can cause uterine contractions and affect the process of releasing breast milk smoothly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of oxytocin massage on uterine involution and milk ejection. This study refers to the results of a case study of comprehensive midwifery care carried out in Subang with a respondent of one postpartum mother with a background of never getting oxytocin massage in her first child pregnancy and not exclusive breastfeeding, in her second child pregnancy when continuous oxytocin massage has been carried out and causes involution. The mother's uterus becomes normal and faster compared to the first child's puerperium and the release of breast milk becomes smooth, so that the mother avoids postpartum hemorrhage and can breastfeed her baby exclusively.
Şeffaf Ve Öngörülebilir Çalışma Koşulları: 2019/1152 Sayılı Avrupa Birliği Direktifi Ve Türk İş Hukukunda İşverenin Çalışma Koşulları Hakkında İşçilere Bilgi Verme Yükümlülüğü
Authors: Kutlu Mutluer Merve
Published: March 2024

Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerindeki gelişmeler iş hukukunu önemli ölçüde etkilemiş ve atipik istihdam biçimlerinin yaygınlaşması ile iş hukukunun temel kavramlarını değişime uğratmıştır. Bu değişim sonucu, çalışma koşullarının “şeffaflığı” ve “öngörülebilirliği” önemli bir konu haline gelmiş ve Avrupa Birliği İş Hukuku’nda önemli tartışmalara sebep olmuştur. Bu gelişmeler sonucu 2019/1152 sayılı Avrupa Birliği’nde Şeffaf ve Öngörülebilir Çalışma Koşullarına İlişkin Direktif kabul edilerek yürürlüğe girmiştir. Direktif’in amacı şeffaf ve öngörülebilir çalışma koşulları oluşturulması, üye ülkelerde her işçi için geçerli olan çalışma koşullarına ilişkin asgari standartların belirlenmesidir. Çalışmamızda şeffaf ve öngörülebilir çalışma koşullarına ilişkin 2019/1152 sayılı Direktif detaylı olarak ele alınacak ve Türk İş Hukuku’nda işverenin çalışma koşullarına ilişkin bilgi verme yükümlülüğüne ilişkin değerlendirmelere de yer verilecektir.
Modeling Longitudinal Evolution of Decommissioned Geostationary Satellites using Neural Networks
Authors: Öz İbrahim , Özarpa Cevat
Published: March 2024

This study uses neural networks to explore the intricate longitudinal progression of decommissioned geostationary satellites. The goal is to model and predict satellites' longitudinal dynamics across time dimensions. Historical satellite longitude data undergoes thorough preprocessing to train time series neural networks in both single-input and 3-input configurations for all six decommissioned satellites, yielding comprehensive longitudinal behavior insights. Results reveal impressive outcomes: average Mean Squared Error (MSE) between predicted and measured longitudes is 1.55x10-3, with regression close to unity. This convergence implies a strong alignment between the neural network methodology employed and the intricate problem domain. These results accentuate the suitability and effectiveness of the chosen neural network approach in addressing the challenges posed by decommissioned geostationary satellite trajectory modeling. The study's implications span various fields. Insight into long-term orbital shifts aids in understanding satellite behaviors, enhancing trajectory predictions and decision-making in satellite management and space technology advancement. Additionally the research emphasizes the importance of accurate predictions about satellite behavior after decommissioning. This contributes to better mission planning, resource optimization, and more efficient strategies for dealing with space debris.
MARDUK ORDAL’İ MİTOSU ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: Karaköz Kübra
Published: March 2024

Eski Mezopotamya yazılı kaynaklarında, eşine rastlanmayan spesifik metinlerden birisi, tanrı Marduk’un tutsaklığını konu alan metindir. Yeni Assur İmparatorluğu Dönemine ait, iki versiyondan oluşmaktadır. Metnin her iki versiyonunda da bir dinamiğe sahip olmamakla beraber konular arasındaki bağlantısız geçişler oldukça nettir. Konu genel olarak tanrı Marduk’un tutsaklığıdır. Marduk, kendi tapınağında esir tutulmaktadır. Neden esir tutulduğu belirtilmeyen tanrı, metinde Assur’un çıkarlarını gözetip koruduğunu ifade etmektedir. Kaçmaya çalıştığı için bizzat kendi muhafızları tarafından darp edilen tanrı, Assur’un önde gelen tanrıları huzurunda masumiyetini dile getirmekte ve yaşamak için izin istemektedir. Tanrının masumiyeti nehir ordali ile sağlanmaktadır. Metne göre, bu tutsaklık Babil’de Akītu Festivalinin kutlandığı döneme denk gelmektedir. Marduk’un yargılanmasını bizzat tanrı Assur yapmaktadır. Yargılanan Marduk’un akıbeti ise belirsizdir. Metinde, Babil’de düzenlenecek Akītu Festivalinde okunacak Enūma Eliš’in de Marduk’un tutsaklığını konu aldığı bilgisini içermektedir. Metin, açıkça tanrı Marduk’a ve dolayısıyla Babil’e karşı Assur’un üstünlüğünü vurgulandığı bir metindir. Bu açıdan siyasi bir üstünlüğün, zaferin teolojik olarak ele alındığı tanrı Marduk’un siyasi-dinsel sıkıntılarını dramatize ederek yorumlandığı, tarihsel bir olayın metaforik yorumudur.
Pengaturan dan Kedudukan Debitur Wanprestasi dalam Proses Eksekusi Penjualan Objek Hak Tanggungan Milik Pihak Ketiga Secara di Bawah Tangan
Authors: Kasiani Kasiani , Susetiyo Weppy
Published: March 2024

Credit agreements utilizing Mortgage Rights provide preferential treatment to creditors. In case of debtor default, creditors can liquidate the mortgaged land to settle the debt. The Indonesian Mortgage Law (UUHT) only allows for extrajudicial foreclosure with consent from the grantor and the mortgagee. However, the regulation concerning third-party foreclosure and the debtor's position in this process under UUHT remains ambiguous. This research employs a normative approach, utilizing statutory and conceptual methods. Findings reveal that UUHT does not specifically regulate third-party foreclosure sales. Debtors act solely as recipients of debt repayment rights, yet they hold influence in determining the foreclosure process. Consequently, creditors lose the ability to independently sell the property and recover payments, thus diminishing creditor preference.
Implikasi Putusan World Trade Organization terhadap Larangan Ekspor Nikel Indonesia oleh Uni Eropa
Authors: Jason Ferdinand , S Shahrullah Rina , Syarief Elza
Published: March 2024

Indonesia as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is bound by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and WTO regulations. In an effort to increase domestic raw material processing, Indonesia implemented an export ban on nickel ore and other minerals. However, this action sparked protests from the European Union, leading to a lawsuit filed with the WTO. This article analyzes the WTO decision in the context of international trade principles, examining its legal applicability in Indonesia and its impact on other types of minerals. The research method used is a normative legal approach or doctrinal research. The final decision of the WTO dispute settlement panel declared that Indonesia's policy of export bans and mandatory processing of nickel minerals violated Article XI.1 of the GATT 1994. Nevertheless, Indonesia appealed the decision and remains committed to the nickel ore export ban to advance the economy and welfare of its people. Thus, this policy represents a bold step towards downstream the mining industry.
Perbandingan Efektivitas Ekstrak Daun Chromolaena Odorata Dan Povidone Iodine 10% Terhadap Kepadatan Kolagen Pada Luka Insisi Tikus Putih (Spraguedawley)
Authors: Binsasi Richarda Anggraini , Telussa Arley Sadra , Damanik Efrisca M
Published: March 2024

Latar Belakang: Luka merupakan hilangnya atau rusaknya sebagian jaringan tubuh. Masih sering didapatkan kecenderungan penggunaan obat tradisional untuk penanganan luka terutama di Indonesia. Salah satu dari tanaman tradisional tersebut yaitu Chromolaena odorata. Chromolaena odorata mempunyai efek terhadap penyembuhan luka dan dapat meningkatkan ekspresi kolagen. Povidone iodine yang menjadi standar perawatan luka dan mempunyai sifat antiseptik.

Tujuan Penelitian: Mengetahui perbandingan efektivitas daun Chromolaena odorata dan Povidone iodine 10% terhadap kepadatan kolagen luka insisi tikus putih (Sprague dawley).

Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental laboratorium dengan 4 kelompok yaitu kelompok kontrol (P1) diberi perawatan Povidone iodine 10%,kelompok  pembanding (P1,P2,P3) yang diberi perawatan Chromolaena odorata  10%, 15% dan 20%. Pengamatan kepadatan kolagen secara mikroskopis menggunakan kriteria Nagaoka. Analisis data mengunakan uji Kruskall Wallis.

Hasil : Pada penelitian ini diperoleh hasil nilai p=0,609 (>0,05).

Kesimpulan: Pemberian ekstrak daun Chromolaena odorata dan Povidone iodine 10% tidak menunjukkan perbedaan efektivitas yang signifikan terhadap kepadatan kolagen luka insisi tikus putih galur Sprague dawley