bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TRANSCRANIAL PHOTOBIOMODULATION IN NEUROLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE: FUNDAMENTAL AND CLINICAL ASPECTS
Authors: Martusevich Andrew , Bogachek Naum , Nazarov Vladimir
Published: February 2024

Photobiomodulation is a relatively young medical technology that integrates the efforts of physicists, engineers and specialists in the field of biomedicine and includes various methods of light exposure to cells and tissues of the body. The main options for such effects are light radiation of the visible and IR spectrum generated by LED sources, and low-intensity laser radiation (LILI), which requires the use of lasers with special characteristics. In recent years, there has been an avalanche of interest among neurologists and psychiatrists in transcranial photobiomodulation, However, a systematization of empirical data and the fundamental foundations of technology is required. On this basis, the purpose of the review is to integrate ideas about the molecular-cellular and systemic effects of transcranial photobiomodulation and the prospects for its application in neurological and psychiatric practice. We have shown that intensive research in the field of studying the biological effects of low–intensity laser radiation, red and infrared light, which made it possible to decipher the main ways of responding to it at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels, created prerequisites for the formation of a new synthetic scientific direction - photobiomics. This translational discipline is focused on the development of pathogenetically sound technologies for the treatment of diseases of various profiles, including neurological and mental pathology. The results of experimental and clinical studies presented in the literature indicate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation in depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, nevertheless, extensive trials and meta-analyses are advisable for their full inclusion in international clinical recommendations.
Securing the internet of things: challenges, strategies, and emerging trends in IoT Security Systems
Authors: M. Sultan Mohammed
Published: February 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized how we interact with technology, enabling seamless connectivity among various devices. However, this interconnected ecosystem also presents significant security challenges that demand comprehensive solutions. This paper explores IoT security systems, focusing on understanding the unique challenges and devising effective strategies to mitigate risks. By analyzing the diverse landscape of IoT networks and protocols, we identify potential vulnerabilities and threats that could compromise integrity and data confidentiality. Additionally, we delve into emerging technologies and trends, such as blockchain-based solutions and decentralized identity management, which hold promise for enhancing IoT security. Throughout the paper, we emphasize the importance of ongoing monitoring, prompt firmware updates, and efficient incident response strategies. Organizations can ensure compliance and create a more secure IoT environment by adhering to established regulatory frameworks and standards. This research paper serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners and researchers, offering valuable insights into IoT security systems' challenges, best practices, and future directions.
Pioneering Deterministic Scheduling and Network Structure Optimization for Time-Critical Computing Tasks in Industrial IoT
Authors: Hu Yujiao , Zhu Yining , Zhang Huayu , Pan Yan , Jia Qingmin , Xie Renchao , Yang Gang , Yu Richard
Published: February 2024

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has become a critical
technology to accelerate the process of digital and intelligent
transformation of industries. As the cooperative relationship between
smart devices in IIoT becomes more complex, getting deterministic
responses of IIoT periodic time-critical computing tasks becomes a
crucial and nontrivial problem. However, few current works in
cloud/edge/fog computing focus on this problem. This paper is a pioneer
to explore the deterministic scheduling and network structural
optimization problems for IIoT periodic time-critical computing tasks.
We first formulate the two problems and derive theorems to help quickly
identify computation and network resource sharing conflicts. Based on
this, we propose a deterministic scheduling algorithm, IIoTBroker, which
realizes deterministic response for each IIoT task by optimizing the
fine-grained computation and network resources allocations, and a
network optimization algorithm, IIoTDeployer, providing a cost-effective
structural upgrade solution for existing IIoT networks. Our methods are
illustrated to be cost-friendly, scalable, and deterministic response
guaranteed with low computation cost from our simulation results.
Comic journalism in the context of Latin American social movements and resistance
Authors: Escobar Fuentes Susana
Published: February 2024

This paper offers an analytical, conceptual and contextual review of comic journalism in Latin America, mainly focused on those proposals linked to the social movements and resistance struggles. The approach is from the theory of the comic social, mostly comic journalism. Methodologically, the topic of analysis is used, the artistic-journalistic approach of form and substance, and the objectives of comic journalism projects. As a result, it can be seen that comic book-web journalism work linked to Latin American social movements and resistance, is divided into two main areas: recovery of memory-testimony, and work aimed at activism, visibility and documentation of active social struggles in the Latin American region. Violence, disappearance and forced displacement, repression, struggles for land, water, life and feminist movements are some of the approaches that comic journalism have in Latin America.
Application of Rice Washing Water and Organic NPK To Increase Caisim Mustard Plant (Brassica juncea L) Growth and Production
Authors: Kustiawan Nursamsul , Maizar Maizar , Salman Salmita , Riswandi Riswandi
Published: February 2024

The demand for vegetables in Riau Province remains high, but the current production is insufficient. As a result, vegetables are sourced from other regions, such as West Sumatra and North Sumatra. To address this issue, there is a need to increase vegetable production. The study aimed to investigate the impact of concentrated rice washing water and organic NPK application on the growth and production of caisim mustard greens (Brassica juncea L). The study utilized a completely randomized factorial design with two factors. The first factor was rice washing water, which had four treatment levels: 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. The second factor was organic NPK, which had four treatment levels: no organic NPK, 1.5 g/plant, 3.0 g/plant, and 4.5 g/plant. The parameters observed included the number of leaves, wet weight, economic weight, dry weight, net assimilation rate, and relative growth rate. The study's results indicated that the interaction between rice washing water and organic NPK significantly affected all observed parameters. The best treatment was applying 75% rice washing water and 4.5 g organic NPK per plant. The main effect of rice washing water application was also significant on all observed parameters, with the best treatment being 75% rice washing water. Similarly, the main impact of organic NPK was significant on all observed parameters, with the best treatment being 4.5 g per plant.
Neoplasia Maligna do Esôfago no Brasil: aspectos epidemiológicos e tratamento
Authors: Freire Numeriano Neemias , Mendonça Raphael Braz João Pedro , Gomes de Cena Mathias , Avila Gomes Cibele , Maria Luz de Souza Ranyelle , Augusto Cavalcanti braz Ricardo , Macedo Ximenes Bruna , Serafini Letícia , Tavares de Sousa Giovanni , Garcia Rabelo Letícia , Henrique de Oliveira Magno Carlos , Caldeira Nacif Marcela
Published: February 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo avaliar os aspectos epidemiológicos, diagnóstico e tratamento das pacientes com neoplasia maligna do esôfago. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa utilizando como base de dados a BVS, a SciELO, o LILACS e o PubMed, nos últimos 5 anos. Foram avaliados 272 artigos sobre o tema com ênfase em uma síntese dos conhecimentos mais recentes e de maior consistência científica. A neoplasia maligna de esôfago deve ser abordado por uma equipe multidisciplinar visando ao tratamento integral da paciente. Embora haja avanços terapêuticos promissores, a pesquisa contínua é fundamental para aprimorar abordagens de prevenção e tratamento.
MODERN STUDIES OF THE CATEGORY OF GRADUALITY
Authors: Ермаков С.А.
Published: February 2024

Данная статья представляет собой краткий обзор работ, посвященных категории градуальности, которые были выполнены за последние 35 лет. Неослабевающий интерес ученых и исследователей к градуальности как к лингвистическому феномену связан прежде всего с тем, что она позволяет отражать языковую картину мира в её динамике, постоянном изменении и развитии. Градуальность является одной из основополагающих онтологических категорий и представляет собой способность человеческого сознания соотносить и сравнивать явления, действия и предметы окружающей действительности. Градуальность тесно связана с другими понятийными категориями, в первую очередь такими, как количество, качество, оценка и интенсивность. Пронизывая почти все уровни языка, градуальность на каждом из них проявляет свои специфические свойства. Несмотря на большое количество научных работ, посвященных категории градуальности, многие вопросы данной тематики остаются все еще открытыми и недостаточно изученными. Это открывает большой потенциал для будущих исследований. В настоящее время остаются актуальными вопросы, касающиеся изучения непосредственно самой категории градуальности, определения конкретных границ категории в языке и понятийной сфере, четкого определение ее статуса в области количественно-качественных отношений, разработки терминологического аппарата и др. Выбор понимания и трактовки исследуемого явления, его концепция играют немаловажную роль в решении указанных задач. Представленные в статье научные работы выполнены в рамках разных направлений и подходов, и отражают разнообразные концепции категории градуальности в лингвистике. Статья написана на английском языке.
Polycode, creolization, genre diffusion: about the nature of modern journalistic text
Authors: Трубицина Н.А. , Вернигора Р.С.
Published: February 2024

Задачей настоящего исследования является анализ природы современного журналистского текста. Эпоха цифровой журналистики ставит перед традиционными изданиями необходимость преобразования своих подходов и бизнес-моделей. Они должны осознать преимущества конвергенции медиа и воспользоваться ими, чтобы оставаться конкурентоспособными и привлекать аудиторию в современном информационном ландшафте. Сегодня в СМИ происходит «уравнение» и слияние двух знаковых систем: вербальной (текстовой) и невербальной (иконической). Текст, состоящий из составных частей разных знаковых систем, называется «поликодовым», или «креолизованным». В основе креолизованного текста заложен феномен визуального восприятия окружающего мира. Подобно тому, как разные виды коммуникативных систем объединяются на базе традиционного текста, так и разные жанры и формы объединяются в новые форматы представления креолизованного текста. Выделяются тексты с нулевой креолизацией, которые не отличаются смешением словесных и иконических элементов; тексты с частичной креолизацией, где взаимодействие вербальной части и невербальной присутствует, однако в тексте они функционируют самостоятельно, ощущения синсемантической связи при прочтении материала не возникает. Присутствие изображения при этом является факультативным, необязательным. Существуют тексты с полной креолизацией. Они демонстрируют синсемантическую связь между его элементами. Это значит, что текст и изобразительное сопровождение взаимозависят друг от друга, и отсутствие какой-то из этих частей обязательно навредит пониманию общего смысла. Динамические изменения в жанровой системе, в частности, высокий уровень креолизованности и размытие жанровых границ, порождают значительное многообразие новых форматов репрезентации контента.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ПРОЯВЛЕНИЯ ПАТРИОТИЗМА В ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ А.А. КАДЫРОВА
Authors: Гадаев В.Ю. , Гадаев Р.В.
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматривается специфика проявления ценностей патриотизма в деятельности Первого Президента Чеченской Республики, Героя России А.А. Кадырова. Освещаются особенности патриотической деятельности А.А. Кадырова в самый драматический период истории Чечни и России. Анализируется проявление патриотизма А.А. Кадырова в истории Чечни, России, а также его патриотическая деятельность на международной арене.
Penguatan Pemahaman HAM Terhadap Anak Sebagai Upaya Penanggulangan Tindak Pidana Oleh Anak
Authors: Farhani Siti , Sudiro Amoury Adi , Khutub Muhammad , Zidni Muhammad Fakhar
Published: February 2024

Kejahatan yang dilakukan oleh anak mengalami peningkatan setiap tahunnya. Hal ini sungguh meresahkan masyarakat, fenomena ini harus segera ditanggulangi sehingga tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah agar anak-anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum dapat segera ditangani dengan penanganan yang serius untuk mencegah keberlanjutan anak yang berhadapan dengan hukum. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif, yaitu mengumpulkan data-data yang ada kemudian dikaitkan dengan peraturan dan norma-norma yang ada dalam masyarakat, salah satunya mengenai kurangnya sosialisasi dan penerapan nilai-nilai hak asasi manusia terhadap anak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penerapan nilai-nilai hak asasi manusia terhadap anak merupakan hal yang penting dikarenakan anak akan memahami apa yang dimaksud dengan hak dan kewajiban, anak juga akan didorong mengenai pengetahuan dalam bersosialisasi di dalam lingkungan bermasyarakat, anak juga dapat melindungi dirinya dari hal-hal negatif yang terdapat dalam pergaulan bermasyarakat. Penelitian selanjutnya akan dilakukan pelaksanaan sosialisasi dan edukasi mengenai pentingnya penerapan pemahaman hak asasi manusia oleh anak, sehingga anak paham dan diharapkan dapat menurunkan angka anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum.

Kata Kunci - Hak Anak, Hukum dan HAM, Tindak Pidana, Kenakalan Anak, Tindak Pidana Anak
Isotropic evolution process with Gauss distributed particle's position in $\mathbb{R}^{d}$
Authors: Pogorui Anatoliy , Rodríguez-Dagnino Ramón
Published: February 2024

In this work, we study an isotropic random motion of a particle whose velocity has the Maxwell--Boltzmann distribution. We give some specific results for the one-, three-, and
$d$-dimensional cases. In all of them, the particle position at a given time $t$ is normal- or Gauss-distributed.
The Zonotopal Algebra of the Broken Wheel Graph and its Generalization
Authors: Brodsky Sarah B.
Published: February 2024

The machinery of zonotopal algebra is linked with two particular polytopes: the Stanley-Pitman polytope and the regular simplex $\mathfrak{Sim}_n(t_1,...,t_n)$ with parameters $t_1,...,t_n\in \mathbb{R}_+^n$, defined by the inequalities $\sum_{i=1}^n r_i\leq \sum_{i=1}^n t_i, \mbox{ } r_i\in \mathbb{R}_+^n,$ where the $(r_i)_{i\in [n]}$ are variables. Specifically, we will discuss the central Dahmen-Micchelli space of the broken wheel graph $BW_n$ and its dual, the $\mathcal{P}$-central space. We will observe that the $\mathcal{P}$-central space of $BW_n$ is monomial, with a basis given by the $BW_n$-parking functions. We will show that the volume polynomial of the the Stanley-Pitman polytope lies in the central Dahmen-Micchelli space of $BW_n$ and is precisely the polynomial in a particular basis of the central Dahmen-Micchelli space which corresponds to the monomial $t_1t_2\cdots t_n$ in the dual monomial basis of the $\mathcal{P}$-central space. We will then define the generalized broken wheel graph $GBW_n(T)$ for a given rooted tree $T$ on $n$ vertices. For every such tree, we can construct $2^{n-1}$ directed graphs, which we will refer to as generalized broken wheel graphs. Each generalized broken wheel graph constructed from $T$ will give us a polytope, its volume polynomial, and a reference monomial. The $2^{n-1}$ polytopes together give a polyhedral subdivision of $\mathfrak{Sim}_n(t_1,...,t_n)$, their volume polynomials together give a basis for the subspace of homogeneous polynomials of degree $n$ of the corresponding central Dahmen-Micchelli space, and their reference monomials together give a basis for its dual.
Logarithms of Catalan Generating Functions: A Combinatorial Approach
Authors: Jansen Sabine , Kolesnikov Leonid
Published: February 2024

We analyze the combinatorics behind the operation of taking the logarithm of the generating function $G_k$ for $k^\text{th}$ generalized Catalan numbers. We provide combinatorial interpretations in terms of lattice paths and in terms of tree graphs. Using explicit bijections, we are able to recover known closed expressions for the coefficients of $\log G_k$ by purely combinatorial means of enumeration. The non-algebraic proof easily generalizes to higher powers $\log^a G_k$, $a\geq 2$.
A Discrete Variation of the Littlewood-Offord Problem
Authors: Esmailian Hossein , Ghorbani Ebrahim
Published: February 2024

The Littlewood-Offord problem concerns the number of subsums of a set of vectors that fall in a given convex set. We present a discrete variation of the Littlewood-Offord problem where we estimate the number of subsums that are $(0,1)$-vectors. We then utilize this to find the maximum order of graphs with given rank or corank. The rank of a graph $G$ is the rank of its adjacency matrix $A(G)$ and the corank of $G$ is the rank of $A(G)+I$.
The Generalized Odd Maxwell-Kumaraswamy Distribution: Its Properties and Applications
Authors: Ishaq Aliyu Ismail , Panitanarak Uthumporn , Abiodun Alfred Adewole , Suleiman Ahmad Abubakar , Daud Hanita
Published: February 2024

This study introduces a novel family of continuous probability distributions using Alzaatreh‘s technique to explore the Generalized Odd Maxwell-Generated (GOM-G) distribution family. Within the Generalized Odd Maxwell family, the GOM-Kumaraswamy distribution is presented as extended form of the Kumaraswamy distribution. The investigation thoroughly examines the cumulative distribution function, probability density function, hazard, and survival functions, as well as mixture representations of the Generalized Odd Maxwell-Kumaraswamy distribution. The suggested distribution's structural properties, including moments, skewness, kurtosis, probability-weighted moments, entropies, stress-strength models, and order statistics, are derived. Model parameters are estimated through the maximum likelihood method, and simulation studies evaluate the performance of maximum likelihood estimations using the quantile function. Employing two real-life datasets, goodness-of-fit measures such as Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), Corrected Akaike Information Criterion, Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC), Hannan-Quinn Information Criterion (HQIC), and chi-square goodness-of-fit tests demonstrate the adaptability and flexibility of the GOM-Kumaraswamy distribution against competing distributions, including Kumaraswamy-Kumaraswamy and Kumaraswamy-Burr III. The results reveal that the GOM-Kumaraswamy distribution exhibits the lowest AIC, CAIC, BIC, and HQIC values and the highest goodness-of-fit values compared to other models, suggesting its superiority as the preferred fit for both dataset forms. This proposed distribution contributes to practical applications, unveiling its potential significance in modeling real-world phenomena within the domains of hydrology and engineering.
Understanding Souvenirs from a Place‐Product Perspective: Territorialization, Deterritorialization, and Reterritorialization
Authors: He Linsi , Timothy Dallen J.
Published: February 2024

Souvenir production and consumption play an important role in tourism destination development. Because constructs most commonly examined until now (e.g., authenticity, production methods, and souvenir typologies) have failed to explain several paradoxes, this study examines souvenirs
from a different conceptual angle: product‐place relationships based on the framework of territorialization, deterritorialization, and reterritorialization. Based upon this theoretical framework, a new typology of souvenirs was generated–localized souvenirs, generic souvenirs,
and customized souvenirs–which indicate changes in souvenirs within the broader context of time and space. Also, by examining souvenirs across the spatial and temporal domains, the uneven development of souvenirs at different stages is also revealed. These may deepen and reframe
our understanding of souvenirs, production methods, and authenticity, which researchers have taken for granted in previous studies.
Mwingilianomatini kama Upekee wa Mtindo wa Emmanuel Mbogo: Mifano Kutoka Ngoma ya Ng’wanamalundi na Fumo Liongo
Authors: Jilala Hadija
Published: February 2024

Makala haya yanahusu mwingilianomatini kama upekee wa mtindo wa Emmanuel Mbogo kwa kurejelea tamthiliya zake mbili: Ngoma ya Ng’wanamalundi (1988) na Fumo Liongo (2009). Lengo la Makala haya ni kuibua upekee wa kimtindo wa Emmanuel Mbogo kupitia matumizi ya mwingilianomatini kwa kuangazia tamthiliya zake mbili alizoandika kwa kupishana muongo mmoja. Data zilikusanywa kwa kutumia mbinu mbili za ukusanyaji data ambazo ni usomaji makini na usaili. Aidha, nadharia ya mwingilianomatini imetumika katika kuchambua na kujadili data. Makala haya yanajadili kuwa matumizi ya mwingilianomatini katika utunzi wa Emmanuel Mbogo yanadhihirisha upekee wake wa kimtindo katika utunzi wake. Hili linajidhihirisha katika matumizi ya hadithi, ngoma, nyimbo, majigambo, wahusika wa fasihi simulizi, ushairi na nguvu za sihiri. Hivyo, makala haya yanahitimisha kuwa kila mtunzi ana upekee wake katika utunzi na uandishi wa kazi za fasihi, upekee huu hujidhihirisha katika uteuzi wa mtindo ambao unajirudiarudia katika kazi zake
Corporate Governance as Antecedent of Financial Distress: Case Study of Textile Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Hassan Jamal Ahmed
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The present research studies the effect of corporate governance practices on the level of financial distress of the Textile companies listed at PSX. 

Design/Methodology: Data from 2019 to 2022 from a sample of 43 companies operating in the weaving, spinning and composite textile industry was assessed in the study. Regression analysis was used to predict the impact of board independence, board size, audit committee independence and duality in the role of CEO and chairman on the financial distress.

Findings: The findings reveal that board independence, board size and the duality in the role of Chairman and CEO impacts the financial distress level of the companies and that in companies wherein governance structure is strong, the likelihood of financial distress is lower. However, the effect of Audit committee independence is found to be insignificant in this study.

Originality: This study provides support to the companies in understanding the importance of governance structure and its significance in reducing financial distress level. The findings of the study will be of value to the companies operating in textile sector by enabling them to strengthen their governance structure to address the financial distress situation. Further, this study will help the regulators in drafting the governance requirements for the companies and also educating them about the importance of the latter. In future, other studies using different proxies of corporate governance like gender diversity in the board, number  of board meetings and characteristics of audit committee may be conducted..
Coregistration of EEG and eye-tracking in infants and developing populations
Authors: Kulke Louisa
Published: February 2024

Infants cannot be instructed where to look; therefore, infant researchers rely on observation of their participant’s gaze to make inferences about their cognitive processes. They therefore started studying infant attention in the real world from early on. Developmental researchers were early adopters of methods combining observations of gaze and behaviour with electroencephalography (EEG) to study attention and other cognitive functions. However, the direct combination of eye-tracking methods and EEG to test infants is still rare, as it includes specific challenges. The current article reviews the development of co-registration research in infancy. It points out specific challenges of co-registration in infant research and suggests ways to overcome them. It ends with recommendations for implementing the co-registration of EEG and eye-tracking in infant research to maximise the benefits of the two measures and their combination and to orient on Open Science principles while doing so. In summary, this work shows that the co-registration of EEG and eye-tracking in infant research can be beneficial to studying natural and real-world behaviour despite its challenges.
Voluntary task switching is affected by modality compatibility and preparation
Authors: Friedgen Erik , Koch Iring , Poljac Edita , Liefooghe Baptist , Stephan Denise Nadine
Published: February 2024

Cognitive task control can be examined in task-switching studies. Performance costs in task switches are usually smaller with compatible stimulus-response modality mappings (visual-manual and auditory-vocal) than with incompatible mappings (visual-vocal and auditory-manual). Modality compatibility describes the modality match of sensory input and of the anticipated response effect (e.g., vocal responses produce auditory effects, so that auditory stimuli are modality-compatible with vocal responses). Fintor et al. (Psychological Research, 84(2), 380–388, 2020) found that modality compatibility also biased task choice rates in voluntary task switching (VTS). In that study, in each trial participants were presented with a visual or auditory spatial stimulus and were free to choose the response modality (manual vs. vocal). In this free-choice task, participants showed a bias to create more modality-compatible than -incompatible mappings. In the present study, we assessed the generality of Fintor et al.’s (2020) findings, using verbal rather than spatial stimuli, and more complex tasks, featuring an increased number of stimulus-response alternatives. Experiment 1 replicated the task-choice bias to preferentially create modality-compatible mappings. We also found a bias to repeat the response modality just performed, and a bias to repeat entire stimulus-response modality mappings. In Experiment 2, we manipulated the response-stimulus interval (RSI) to examine whether more time for proactive cognitive control would help resolve modality-specific crosstalk in this free-choice paradigm. Long RSIs led to a decreased response-modality repetition bias and mapping repetition bias, but the modality-compatibility bias was unaffected. Together, the findings suggest that modality-specific priming of response modality influences task choice.
Pengaruh Pelayanan Publik Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat Di Dinas Kependudukan Dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Bandung Barat
Authors: Utami Riyanti , Sumiati Nia , Abdullah Muhammad Syukrullah
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of public services on community satisfaction at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Bandung Regency. This research is quantitative research. This study used a sample size of 38 people. The analysis method used is simple linear regression with the SPSS program. The results of this study state that public services have a positive and significant effect on community satisfaction at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Bandung Regency. This is evidenced by a significant value of 0.000 <0.05 or a calculated t value of 6.047> t table value of 1.685. Thus, the research hypothesis which states that public services have a positive and significant effect on community satisfaction at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Bandung Regency is accepted. The results of this study can add insight into the knowledge of researchers about the effect of public services on community satisfaction and the factors influencing community satisfaction at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Bandung Regency.
Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Di Kelurahan Cigugur Tengah
Authors: Kiranie Ditha , Prihadi Dana , Suryaman Warman
Published: February 2024

Today in the era of globalization, it is important for organizations to improve employee performance so that the organization can develop and achieve its goals. The success of achieving these organizational goals can be achieved by improving the quality of human resources within the organization. In an organization with various kinds of individuals as employees, it often produces different qualities. The existence of these differences is caused by several factors including the style of leadership. The indicator of the success of a leader is the success of his employees in completing tasks and carrying out the responsibilities given, and this cannot be separated from the motivation that has been given to employees, of course most of the motivation to work more productively lies in the employees themselves. This study aims to determine the effect of leadership style on employee performance in Cigugur Tengah Village. The method used is a quantitative approach with the population and sample in this study all employees in the Cigugur Tengah Village, Cimahi City. The data analysis technique used in this study is a simple linear regression analysis technique. A simple linear regression analysis technique was used to test the effect of leadership style on performance in Cigugur Tengah Village.The results of the study show that there is a significance value of (0.070> 0.050) and the calculated t value is smaller than t table (2.029 <2.228) so that Leadership Style has no effect on employee performance.
Kepemimpinan Kepala Desa Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Perangkat Desa Nusa Agung Kecamatan Belitang III Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu Timur
Authors: Hapsari Rindy Putri , Darma I Gusti Made , Ariyanto Ariyanto
Published: February 2024

The importance of the leadership role for a leader lies in his ability to set an example through attitudes and actions, which in turn creates a positive work environment. This study aims to analyze the role of the Village Head's Leadership in Improving the Performance of Nusa Agung Village Apparatus in Belitang III District, East Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. The research method used is qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the leadership of the Village Head was not optimal, with the lack of discipline of the Village Apparatus due to less strict supervision and the lack of regulations applied to encourage work discipline.
The SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS EFEKTIVITAS PROMOSI PARIWISATA MELALUI TAGAR #BATUKOTAWISATA DI TWITTER
Authors: Muttaqien Priya Falaha
Published: February 2024

The tourism sector in Indonesia has been badly affected by the covid 19 pandemic. Slowly the tourism sector is starting to revive along with the shift of covid 19 from a pandemic to an endemic one. One of the quick strategies in the revival of the tourism sector is the movement of domestic tourists to local Indonesian destinations. The movement of domestic tourists can be triggered by tourism promotions. Using the social network analysis method, this research wants to see the effectiveness of tourism promotion through the hashtag #BatuKotawisata on Twitter social media. The results of the study show that tourism promotion through the #BatuKotawisata hashtag on Twitter is not effective because the main actor spreading the hashtag is not an actor with an interest in the tourism sector. The main actor brings his own interests through the message conveyed in the hashtag #BatuKotawisata. The positive thing that can be seen in tourism promotion through the #BatuKotawisata hashtag is that this hashtag has penetrated trending topics.
Predicting the Pharmaceutical Needs of Hospitals
Authors: Agada Agada Vincent
Published: February 2024

People’s lives are always threatened by various diseases. The role of health and medical services, in particular medicine, is undeniable in protecting their lives. Timely preparation and providing medicine for patients is vital since medicine shortage can endanger their lives while excessive accumulation of medicine can put them at expiration risk and waste health budgets. In this paper, we introduce a model for the prediction of commonly used medicine (type and amount) in hospitals. We have used a dataset of Govt. Hospital in Jos collected for three years consisting of 283 features, which included over 12293431 medicine and 9531 patients. Nine features were selected using experts’ feedback and were fed into the random forest and neural network algorithms. For the prediction task, medicine types and their amounts were predicted for everyone using different training sets. In addition, the right prediction time was also found, which is when predictions have promising accuracy while the executive team of a hospital has enough time to provide the right amounts of the most used medicine. The performance of algorithms was evaluated using a confusion matrix. Our results showed that the random forest had a promising performance in predicting the amounts of the most used medicine for a month using two years of data (accuracy 83.3%) while its accuracy in predicting medicine was 35.9%. Although our results are promising for predicting the amounts of medicine, these results could be enhanced and more reliable using other metadata like” patient underlying disease” and” medical tests result”.
Heritage-led regeneration in Chinese intermediary cities: understanding incremental changes under a ‘business as usual’ urban governance regime
Authors: Verdini Giulio , Xin Shengxi
Published: February 2024

This study examines Longchang, an intermediary city in China, to discern differences in its heritage-led regeneration compared to major Chinese cities. Despite the recent incremental shifts in China’s urban governance regime, which is characterised by ‘selective learning’ and ‘trial and error’ approaches, cities like Longchang, constrained by scant socio-institutional resources, perpetuate pro-growth tendencies in their regeneration. While progress has been made towards more sustainable outcomes, the persistent disregard for local communities is still ‘business as usual’ in current practice. This phenomenon jeopardises the urban transformation process, amplifying heritage commodification and adversely impacting the intangible and living heritage.
NEED FOR RELATEDNESS AND EATING BEHAVIOUR IN MILLENNIALS
Authors: Escandon-Barbosa Diana , Salas-Paramo Jairo
Published: February 2024

This research analyses the moderating effects of the need for relatedness in the relationship between behavioural intention (attitude towards the behaviour, subjective norm behaviour and perceived behavioural control) and self-reported healthy eating behaviour in millennials. A structural equation model was used in a sample of 2380 young people in Colombia and Spain (1190 for each country) considered healthy food consumers. All of them were classified as millennials based on age (25–34). The results show that attitudes towards the behaviour and subjective norm behaviour positively influence self-reported healthy eating behaviour.In contrast, perceived control behaviour does not influence self-reported healthy eating behaviour. The need for relatedness moderates the relationship between behavioural intention (attitude towards the behaviour, subjective norm behaviour and perceived behavioural control) and self-reported healthy eating behaviour. The results suggest that the isolation conditions caused by the pandemic directly affect millennials’ behaviour regarding the consumption of healthy food. This condition affects their lifestyles and preferences associated with consumption.
The Orbital Geometries and Stellar Obliquities of Exoplanet-hosting Multistar Systems
Authors: Rice Malena , Gerbig Konstantin , Vanderburg Andrew
Published: February 2024

The current orbital geometries of exoplanet systems offer a fossilized record of the systems’ dynamical histories. A particularly rich set of dynamical mechanisms is available to exoplanets residing in multistar systems, which may have their evolution shaped by the gravitational influence of bound stellar companions. In this work, we examine the joint distribution of stellar obliquities and orbital orientations for transiting exoplanets residing within astrometrically resolved binary and triple-star systems. We leverage existing constraints on stellar obliquities in exoplanet systems, together with astrometric measurements from Gaia DR3, to uncover a set of fully aligned, “orderly” exoplanet systems that exhibit evidence of both spin–orbit and orbit–orbit alignment. We also find evidence that the observed distribution of orbit–orbit orientations in our sample is more strongly peaked toward alignment than an isotropic distribution. Our results may be indicative of efficient viscous dissipation by nodally recessing protoplanetary disks, demonstrating a regime in which stellar companions produce and maintain order in planetary systems, rather than enhancing misalignments.
Metallicity Distribution in the LMC and the SMC Based on the Tip-RGB Colors
Authors: Li 李 Ying 颖 , Jiang 姜 Biwei 碧沩 , Ren 任 Yi 逸
Published: February 2024

The color index (J − K)0 of tip-red-giant branch (TRGB) is used to study the metallicity distribution in the Large and Small Magellanic Cloud. With the most complete and pure sample of red member stars so far, the areas are divided into 154 and 70 bins for the LMC and SMC, respectively, with similar number of stars by the Voronoi binning. For each bin, the position of TRGB on the near-infrared color–magnitude diagram, specifically (J − K)0/K
0, is determined by the poison-noise weighted method. Converting the color index of TRGB into metallicity, the metallicity gradients in the LMC and the SMC are obtained in four major directions. For the LMC, the gradient to the north is −0.006 ± 0.004 dex kpc−1, to the south −0.010 ± 0.005 dex kpc−1, to the east −0.006 ± 0.003 dex kpc−1, and to the west −0.010 ± 0.003 dex kpc−1. The farthest distance extends to 16 kpc. For the SMC, the gradients to the north, south, east, and west are −0.017 ± 0.031 dex kpc−1, −0.016 ± 0.007 dex kpc−1, −0.003 ± 0.002 dex kpc−1, and −0.004 ± 0.003 dex kpc−1, respectively. The farthest distance for the SMC extends to 27 kpc. The gradient is large from the center to 1 kpc.
The 2022 Outburst of IGR J17091–3624: Connecting the Exotic GRS 1915+105 to Standard Black Hole X-Ray Binaries
Authors: Wang Jingyi , Kara Erin , García Javier A. , Altamirano Diego , Belloni Tomaso , Steiner James F. , van der Klis Michiel , Ingram Adam , Mastroserio Guglielmo , Connors Riley , Lucchini Matteo , Dauser Thomas , Neilsen Joseph , Lewin Collin , Remillard Ron A. , Homan Jeroen
Published: February 2024

While the standard X-ray variability of black hole X-ray binaries (BHXBs) is stochastic and noisy, there are two known BHXBs that exhibit exotic “heartbeat”-like variability in their lightcurves: GRS 1915+105 and IGR J17091–3624. In 2022, IGR J17091–3624 went into outburst for the first time in the NICER/NuSTAR era. These exquisite data allow us to simultaneously track the exotic variability and the corresponding spectral features with unprecedented detail. We find that as in typical BHXBs, the outburst began in the hard state, then continued in the intermediate state, but then transitioned to an exotic soft state, where we identify two types of heartbeat-like variability (Class V and a new Class X). The flux energy spectra show a broad iron emission line due to relativistic reflection when there is no exotic variability, and absorption features from highly ionized iron when the source exhibits exotic variability. Whether absorption lines from highly ionized iron are detected in IGR J17091–3624 is not determined by the spectral state alone, but rather is determined by the presence of exotic variability; in a soft spectral state, absorption lines are only detected along with exotic variability. Our finding indicates that IGR J17091–3624 can be seen as a bridge between the most peculiar BHXB GRS 1915+105 and “normal” BHXBs, because it alternates between the conventional and exotic behaviors of BHXBs. We discuss the physical nature of the absorbing material and exotic variability in light of this new legacy data set.
A Comprehensive Comparison of Various Galactic Cosmic-Ray Models to the State-of-the-art Particle and Radiation Measurements
Authors: Liu Weihao , Guo Jingnan , Wang Yubao , Slaba Tony C.
Published: February 2024

Galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) are the slowly varying background energetic particles that originate outside the solar system, are modulated by the heliospheric magnetic field, and pose ongoing radiation hazards to deep space exploration missions. To assess the potential radiation risk, various models have been developed to predict the GCR flux near Earth based on propagation theories and/or empirical functions. It is essential to benchmark these models by validating against the state-of-the-art measurements. In this work, a comprehensive model–observation comparison of the energy-dependent particle flux has been performed, by combining five typical GCR models and observational data from the Cosmic Ray Isotope Spectrometer on board the Advanced Composition Explorer spacecraft at relatively lower energies and data from the Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics and Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer at higher energies. The analysis shows that, out of the five models investigated in this study, the optimal model, characterized by minimal relative difference or reduced chi-square divergence from measurements, depends on the particle type, energy range, and epoch of interest. Furthermore, a silicon slab is applied to compute the absorbed dose rate using conversion factors applied to GCR model outputs, and the results are compared to measurements from the Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation. The comparisons in this paper have implications for the strengths and limitations of individual GCR models, advance our comprehension of the underlying GCR transport mechanisms, and also have strong application aspects for mitigating space radiation risks.
Location selection criteria for a military base in border region using N-AHP method
Authors: Gonul Bilgin Nazmiye , Bozma Gurel , Riaz Muhammad
Published: February 2024

The existence of natural gas and rare mineral reserves, energy transmission lines, and sacred places within its borders makes that geography a target for other countries, whether neighboring or not. These countries spend most of their budgets on war technologies and good defense. There are many factors to consider when choosing the location of a military base, which is vital in terms of both defense and logistic support. This study aimed to determine the criteria that should be taken into account in determining the borderline security and selecting the location of military bases of great strategic importance by getting rid of the disadvantages of classical decision-making processes. For this purpose, a solution to the problem was sought with the method obtained by combining the AHP method, one of the latest approaches in the decision-making process, with neutrosophic logic. In order to enable the experts to cope with uncertain information and to prevent errors in preference values due to differences in individual approaches, three expert opinions were obtained and the Delphi method was used to increase the advantages of the neutrosophic analytic hierarchy process (N-AHP) method by utilizing the degree of consensus. Expert opinions were received to determine, prioritize, and group the criteria using the Delphi method, and after these criteria were analyzed, their importance levels were determined by weighting the criteria using the N-AHP method. Thus, an important study in which these two compatible methods were used together for the establishment of a military base was presented to researchers. When the criteria weights of the 12 sub-criteria are analyzed, it was concluded that ease of logistics access is the most important criterion for base location selection.
Online Teaching Effect Evaluation and Analysis Using Combined Weighting Technique
Authors: Shen Yikun , Shang Yonghui
Published: February 2024

An evaluation index system of online teaching satisfaction was established based on the data of a questionnaire survey. In addition, an evaluation index system of an online teaching effect with four first-level indexes and 14 second-level indexes was constructed from the aspects of pre-class preparation, video production, classroom teaching, and after-class guidance. Then, a combination weighting–Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) model was established using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), Criteria Importance Through Inter-criteria Correlation method, and TOPSIS model. The objective is to evaluate the online teaching effect of 10 engineering technology universities in Henan Province. Results show that the online teaching effect of these universities is generally satisfactory. In addition, video production and classroom teaching are important factors affecting online teaching, which, however, is slightly influenced by pre-class preparation. On this basis, this study proposes to enhance online assessment, improve students’ attention in class, strengthen teacher–student communication, actively perfect teaching resources, and create a good learning environment.
Inchieste in cerca d’autori
Authors: Bossi Lise
Published: February 2024

Al di là delle classificazioni generiche apparenti, il fattore strutturante comune all’insieme dell’opera di Sciascia è, secondo noi, quello del meccanismo dell’inchiesta.Sia esso mutuato dalla forma letterariamente “impura” del giallo i cui codici generici e simbolici sono usati à contre-emploi dallo scrittore, o da quella, di matrice manzoniana, della ricerca filologico-storica su documenti d’archivio, oppure da quella borgesiana del cruciverba letterario, tale meccanismo è quello della ricerca della Verità che, sola, può permettere di ripristinare la Giustizia con l’aiuto degli strumenti della Ragione allo scopo di elaborare una contro-narrazione di fronte alla manomissione da parte del Potere – politico, religioso, mediatico – delle Grandi Narrazioni che strutturavano la storia e la cultura classica.
L’evoluzione delle forme e delle rappresentazioni del potere nelle opere di Leonardo Sciascia
Authors: Matranga Nadia
Published: February 2024

Nell’opera di Leonardo Sciascia si può distinguere un’evoluzione delle forme e delle rappresentazioni del potere nel corso degli anni, ma il suo discorso rimane coerente: il potere è segnato da una negatività che lo contraddistingue. Questa negatività la si ritrova nel discorso dei personaggi che esercitano il potere e ci permette di tracciare un paradigma delle caratteristiche del potere e del personaggio tipo che lo incarna.
Il “mio” Leonardo Sciascia
Authors: Vecellio  Valter
Published: February 2024

L’intellettuale non rappresenta nulla se non rappresenta l’individuo e la sua libertà, se non mantiene a qualunque costo il principio stesso dell’individualità, il diritto al dubbio e alla critica, il senso del vero e del falso, il rifiuto della menzogna, la ricerca ossessiva della verità. È la cifra di Leonardo Sciascia: che preferiva perdere lettori, piuttosto che ingannarli. Come pochi, nel secolo che ci siamo lasciati alle spalle, Sciascia ha svolto una funzione eminentemente civile e sociale, solidale, attivamente partecipe dei diritti di tutti e prioritariamente degli offesi e degli umiliati, coloro che sono silenziosi e silenziati, più facilmente ingannati e ingannabili. Questo è stato Sciascia nella vita, e attraverso i suoi libri, i suoi scritti, continua a essere.