bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ranking Electric Utility Companies for Smart Meter Adoption
Authors: Gao Yue , Fang Jin , Zhang Jing
Published: February 2025

The reliability of a power distribution system reflects its ability to supply uninterrupted electricity. The installation of smart meters improves reliability by minimizing outages and expediting restoration. Smart meters enhance efficient energy use, balance supply and demand, and strengthen system reliability. This study applies a simultaneous equations model and a modified Hyperlink Induced Topic Search algorithm to analyze the relationship between federal funding, smart meter adoption by electric utilities, and reliability, aiming to rank electric utility companies in the United States. Results show positive associations between federal funding and smart meter adoption rates, as well as between smart meter adoption rates and system reliability. The proposed network-based methodology ranks electric utility companies by ownership type. The research findings underscore the significance of smart meter adoption and provide valuable insights for policymakers and electric utility companies seeking to enhance power system reliability.
Motivating Employees to Crowdsource
Authors: Vitharana Padmal , Chapman Helena , Sakrajda Andrzej
Published: February 2025

Although there is greater adoption of crowdsourcing, relatively little is known about internal crowdsourcing (ICS). Since there are key differences between ICS, and external crowdsourcing (ECS) and user-generated content (UGC) endeavors within organizations, a deeper understanding of what motivates employees to contribute is crucial to ICS success. Altruism is often cited as an attribute motivating employees to engage in self-initiated voluntarism. While employees engaged in a firm-initiated ICS exercise are also likely to be driven by their altruistic tendencies, identifying factors beyond altruism holds the key to realizing greater employee contribution. The authors draw from theories in job design to develop a research framework that includes three high-level dimensions of non-altruistic motivations: work-directed, task-directed, and self-directed. Using language translation as ICS task, we conduct an empirical study to appraise a set of hypotheses using data collected from IBM. Results support all hypotheses except one. Managerial and research implications are discussed.
Laboratory Evaluation of Load-Bearing Behavior and Drainage Ability of Pervious Concrete Pavement
Authors: Lam Tri Khang , Nguyen Dinh Thang , Ngo Van Anh , Ninh Hoai Phuong Duy , Huynh Trong Phuoc
Published: February 2025

This study presents an experimental investigation of the load-bearing behavior and drainage ability of pervious concrete (PC) produced using local materials in Vietnam with differently designed porosities of 15% (R15), 20% (R20), and 25% (R25). The PC samples were cast at the laboratory and cured in open air before being tested for drainage ability, flexural and compressive strengths, and dry density. The relationship between load and displacement of the PC was also analyzed in this study. Results showed that the designed porosity significantly affected the mechanical strength, density, and infiltration rate of the PC. In detail, the compressive strength of PC ranged from 1 to 5 MPa while the flexural strength values were 0.86, 0.99, and 1.71 MPa for samples designed at the respective porosities of 25%, 20%, and 15%. In addition, the dry density of PC specimens (1560-1688 kg/m3) decreased with an increase in the designed porosity. The infiltration rate values were measured at 19.4, 38.3, and 1215 cm/min corresponding to the R15, R20, and R25 specimens. Besides, the load-displacement curves under flexure and compression revealed a significant impact of void contents on the strength-bearing capacity of PC as the R15 specimen exhibited the highest slope, indicating the higher brittle behavior and lower deformation. Overall, the experimental results further demonstrated the high applicability of the PC for various construction applications in real practice.
Exploring Environmental Sustainability Research Using Experimental Methods -Taking the Vegetated Swales Facility
Authors: Chang Fu Ming , Wu Yi Pin
Published: February 2025

Due to the impact of climate change, the accompanying disasters affect the operation of the world. In addition, the development of urbanization has also increased the frequency of disasters. Therefore, the United Nations has established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide the global joint efforts towards sustainable goals. Vegetated Swales are a ubiquitous and growing green storm water type, primarily Low Impact Development (LID) that attenuates peak flow, reduces storm water volume, and treats storm water. Aiming at environmental factors, the research in this paper mainly uses the innovative method of low-impact development, using Vegetated Swales to reduce surface runoff and store The role of water. This study mainly uses the method of Laboratory experiment to simulate the surface runoff caused by urbanization floods, and uses Vegetated Swales to reduce the surface runoff and increase the water permeability. In the experiment, the 5-year, 25-year, and 50-year frequency floods were used as the inflow flow. The common grass species-Paspalum conjugatum Berg. was used as the test species, and the test slopes is 1%. The results show that, from the test data, with a slope of 1% and a 5-year frequency flood;25-year frequency flood; 50-year frequency flood the water retention capacity is 6.01%、5.78%、2.35%, and the flood peak value is reduced by 3.45%、2.5%、3.3%. The low-impact development of Vegetated Swales facilities in the initial stage of establishment can be used as a reference for flood treatment.
Assessment of incompleteness in microbiology laboratory request forms at a University Hospital in Sri Lanka: Implications for preanalytical quality improvement
Authors: Nakkawita W. M. I. D. , Gunasekera T. , Senaratne U. T. N. , Kulatunga G. G. A. K.
Published: February 2025

Introduction: A laboratory request form is an important mode of communication between the clinician and the laboratory. Accurate information provided in a microbiology request form is useful in identifying errors in the preanalytical stage, making decisions in the analytical stage, and interpreting results in the post-analytical stage of specimen processing. This study aims to describe the degree of incompleteness of microbiology laboratory requests at a university hospital in Sri Lanka.Methods: All urine and blood culture request forms received by the microbiology laboratory during a 6-month period were studied. Each request was assessed for the completeness of the information requested on the form.Results: Of 2087 request forms, none were filled completely. The patient’s name was present in all request forms, while the age and gender were absent in 37 (1.8%) and 380 (18.2%) respectively. The location of the patient was not given in 380 (18.2%). Clinical information of the patient with a short clinical history and details of antibiotics were missing in 840 (40.2%) and in 1665 (79.7%) respectively. A high rate of incompleteness was seen in specimen details such as the date (1479, 70.8%) and time of specimen collection (2011, 96.3%). The clinician’s name and designation were lacking in 1457 (69.8%) and 1110 (53.1%) respectively, while the signature was not available only in a few, 131 (6.3%,).Conclusion: Manual completion of microbiology laboratory request forms was not satisfactory. Details mainly lacking were related to specimen collection, clinical details, and clinician details. Poor documentation on request forms may lead to incorrect reporting and/or interpretation of results, and delays in reporting. Implementation of an electronic request form with mandatory components through an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system incorporated into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is an alternative that would correct these gaps, minimise errors, and enhance the quality of reporting in microbiology diagnostic laboratories.
Terapie intensive aperte: abbiamo ancora dubbi?
Authors: Scelsi Silvia
Published: February 2025

Riceviamo diversi lavori di colleghi su questo tema, e abbiamo contribuito a scriverne altrettanti.
È un tema che ci è caro da molti anni direi circa venti. Ma cosa sono le terapie intensive aperte?
Le terapie intensive aperte sono un modello assistenziale in cui i reparti di terapia intensiva consentono un accesso più flessibile ai familiari dei pazienti, promuovendo un approccio più umano e centrato sulla persona. Questo modello si contrappone alla tradizionale rigidità degli orari di visita nelle terapie intensive chiuse. [...]
American tegumentary leishmaniasis mimicking myiasis and granulomatous vasculitis: A case report
Authors: Arrieta Victoria J , Morea Gastón , Tennerini Leticia M , Sanchez María V. , Lozano Esteban S , Cargnelutti Diego E
Published: February 2025

Rationale:

American tegumentary leishmaniasis comprises cutaneous and mucocutaneous manifestations caused by parasitic infections by various Leishmania species. This report details the clinical interventions for a patient with American tegumentary leishmaniasis in Mendoza, Argentina, a non-endemic region.

Patient concerns:

A 43-year-old male was admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Mendoza, Argentina Republic with a history of progressive nasal discharge, septal perforation, facial pain, and pruritus. Despite treatment for presumed nasal myiasis and vasculitis with granulomatosis, symptoms persisted.

Diagnosis:

American tegumentary leishmaniasis.

Interventions:

Intravenous liposomal amphotericin B.

Outcomes:

Follow-up at 30 days showed no recurrence of symptoms with a remarkable clinical improvement of the nasal lesion.

Lessons:

This case sheds light on the necessity of accurate identification for timely intervention and the need to recognize the diverse manifestations of American tegumentary leishmaniasis to avoid misdiagnosis.
Macrophage polarization or repolarization in tuberculosis
Authors: Samanta Arijeet , Maity Sangita , Hazra Raghunath , Jayaraman Adithyan , Mahapatra Santanu Kar
Published: February 2025

Tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium (M.) tuberculosis remains a global public health threat. Over the last few decades, antitubercular research mainly focused on mechanisms of identifying by which activated macrophages can slaughter or the proliferation of M. tuberculosis bacilli prevented in a cell-dependent manner. In this regard, for disease resolution, inflammatory cytokines are very crucial. Here, we demonstrate how macrophages act as the first line of defense against the M. tuberculosis. Studies have revealed a dual role in M. tuberculosis infection played by macrophages. It is worth mentioning that the macrophages are the crucial immune effector and antigen-presenting cells that play the anti-tubercular response, which is the habitat of M. tuberculosis, hence, followed by progressing the disease protecting M. tuberculosis. This dual role can be correlated with the different macrophage polarization statuses, namely, M1 and M2. Herein, we have stated how the several polarization conditions of macrophages are directly linked to the immune responses during host and M. tuberculosis pathogen interactions. We have proposed that macrophage polarization and repolarization are of paramount significance for the anti-tubercular immune response that may involve a sterile cure of the disease. This article summarizes the immune response to M. tuberculosis, the polarization states of macrophages during M. tuberculosis and the repolarization of macrophages by some agents during some diseases including M. tuberculosis, which may be an important factor in the World Health Organization’s target to cure tuberculosis by 2035.
Real-world Use of Oral Semaglutide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in India: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Chittawar Sachin , Suri Sandeep , Garg Arpit , Gupta Vipul , Patni Bijay , Mitra Asis , Handral Anusha , Desai Akshata , Aggarwal Rohit , Goyal Rakesh
Published: February 2025

Background:

Oral semaglutide has shown efficacy in clinical trials worldwide; however, real-world evidence in Indian settings is scarce. The current study examined the effectiveness of oral semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes within the context of routine clinical practice in Indian settings.

Methodology:

This retrospective, multicenter, observational study assessed the effectiveness of oral semaglutide in adult patients with type 2 diabetes who had inadequate glycemic control (HbA1c ≥6.5). The included patients need to have ≥1 HbA1c report within 12 weeks of the study initiation. The primary end point was change in HbA1c% from baseline to end of study (EOS; 30 weeks), with secondary end points including changes in body weight, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI). These end points were evaluated for patients who were on oral semaglutide at EOS.

Results:

Of 414 screened patients, 340 were included in the study, with 176 patients on oral semaglutide at EOS. A mean reduction of 0.96 ± 1.02% (P < 0.001) in HbA1c from baseline to EOS was observed, with greater reductions in patients with 5–10 years of diabetes. At EOS, 92.6% of patients achieved a target of ≥1% HbA1c reduction from baseline. In addition, significant reductions in body weight (6.04 ± 5.40 kg, P < 0.001), waist circumference (3.47 ± 5.42 cm, P < 0.001), and BMI (1.94 ± 1.42 kg/m2, P < 0.001) were observed at EOS.

Conclusion:

Oral semaglutide shows promise as a therapeutic option for glycemic control and weight management in diabetic patients in Indian settings. However, further randomized clinical trials in Indian patients are warranted to validate these findings and optimize further treatment strategies.
Cyfrowa socjologia jakościowa. Odkrywanie językowego obrazu świata życia codziennego
Authors: Bryda Grzegorz
Published: February 2025

Cyfrowa socjologia jakościowa ukazuje codzienny świat życia społeczności lokalnej poprzez analizę języka naturalnego. Autor wykorzystuje zaawansowane metody analizy wywiadów biograficzno-narracyjnych, aby pokazać, w jaki sposób za pomocą języka konstruujemy i strukturyzujemy otaczającą nas rzeczywistość, odkrywając ukryte znaczenia słów, które pomagają kategoryzować i nadawać sens światu.

Publikacja prezentuje innowacyjne podejście do metodologii badań jakościowych, łączące metody cyfrowej humanistyki, informatyki i nauk społecznych. Autor prowadzi czytelnika przez lingwistyczno-kognitywną metodologię analizy narracji, która integruje komputerową analizę danych jakościowych z nowoczesnymi technologiami, takimi jak lingwistyka komputerowa, sztuczna inteligencja, przetwarzanie języka naturalnego oraz modele językowe. Przybliża te technologie, pokazując, jak kształtują refleksyjność i wzbogacają warsztat badacza jakościowego.

Monografia to niezbędna pozycja dla badaczy zainteresowanych socjologią cyfrową i analizą danych jakościowych. Oferuje ciekawe rozwiązania oparte na sztucznej inteligencji i analizie języka naturalnego, ukazując, jak można łączyć tradycyjne metody analizy danych z nowymi technologiami. Przejrzyste wyjaśnienia i procedury czynią ją wartościowym źródłem wiedzy.
Algebraic Presentations of Type Dependency
Authors: Ahrens Benedikt , Emmenegger Jacopo , North Paige Randall , Rijke Egbert
Published: February 2025

C-systems were defined by Cartmell as the algebraic structures that correspond exactly to generalised algebraic theories. B-systems were defined by Voevodsky in his quest to formulate and prove an initiality conjecture for type theories. They play a crucial role in Voevodsky's construction of a syntactic C-system from a term monad. In this work, we construct an equivalence between the category of C-systems and the category of B-systems, thus proving a conjecture by Voevodsky. We construct this equivalence as the restriction of an equivalence between more general structures, called CE-systems and E-systems, respectively. To this end, we identify C-systems and B-systems as "stratified" CE-systems and E-systems, respectively; that is, systems whose contexts are built iteratively via context extension, starting from the empty context.
Crónica sobre la evolución de la igualdad efectiva entre hombres y mujeres en el ámbito político local andaluz durante el periodo 2003-2023
Authors: Muñoz Conde Judit
Published: February 2025

La Ley Orgánica 3/2007, de 22 de marzo, para la igualdad efectiva entre mujeres y hombres incorporó a nuestro ordenamiento jurídico el concepto de composición equilibrada. Su regulación modifica el sistema electoral español, de forma que, en el conjunto de cada candidatura y en cada tramo de cinco puestos, ambos sexos alcancen como mínimo el cuarenta por ciento. El artículo analiza el grado de aplicación de esta norma en el mapa municipal del país y realiza un estudio de los resultados electorales en los municipios andaluces (2003-2023) y de la presencia de alcaldesas en dicha Comunidad desde 1979. Se emplea una metodología descriptiva cuantitativa con base en los datos extraídos de diversas fuentes secundarias oficiales. Su interpretación nos muestra una mejora gradual del porcentaje de concejalas en el conjunto de la nación y saca a la luz las limitaciones de la ley orgánica en su aplicación, tanto territorial como en las cabezas de lista. Para corregir tales desequilibrios de género se sugieren algunas reformas normativas.
Psychological Impacts of AI Dependence: Assessing the Cognitive and Emotional Costs of Intelligent Systems in Daily Life
Authors: Naseer Aliza , Ahmad Naveed Rafaqat , Chishti Muhammad Amjad
Published: February 2025

The study explores the cognitive and emotional consequences of dependence on Artificial Intelligence among health professionals and educators in Punjab, Pakistan. As AI is increasingly being infused into professional practice, it becomes important to study the psychological impacts of such dependence to optimize the use of the technology. This study used a quantitative research approach with a sample of 500 health professionals and educators selected by simple random sampling. Data was collected from self-reporting questionnaires specifically designed to measure the cognitive and emotional consequences of AI usage. The statistical analysis was carried out through correlation and regression techniques and post-hoc analysis. Results: Various psychological outcomes were found to be very significantly associated with AI usage. The result showed that a long usage of an AI tool led to cognitive overload, meaning mental exhaustion, and subsequently decreased decision-making ability. Furthermore, the extent of AI usage was correlated with enhanced emotional stress. Professionals stated increased anxiety and pressure in critical decision-making as a result of the dependency on AI. Excessive AI usage was also associated with short attention span, therefore indicating a negative impact on the cognitive involvement of professionals. Additionally, moderate emotional dependence on AI systems was found, especially in health professionals and educators working under stressful conditions. These findings reflect the two-sided nature of the impact of AI: although AI systems contribute to efficiency and proper decision-making, they also generate severe cognitive and emotional challenges. The study points to the necessity of integrating AI with considerations for mental well-being and provides practical recommendations to balance out the psychological effects of dependence on AI. Some of the outcomes include the designing of AI tools that decrease the cognitive load, training on managing emotional dependency, and guidelines on using AI in high-pressure environments. Overall, this study contributes to the rising literature on the psychological impact of AI in professional settings and provides valuable insights toward the improvement of AI system design as well as the mental well-being of professionals in healthcare and education.
The Importance of Chronotope in Literature
Authors: Yusufovna Kakharova Mohigul
Published: February 2025

This study explores the significance of chronotope in literature, focusing on its role in shaping the unity of time and space in narrative structures. The research aims to analyze how chronotope functions in literary texts, comparing the works of American author Jack London and Uzbek writer Abdulla Qahhor to demonstrate how different lexical units convey hidden meanings and influence reader perception. The study employs a literary analysis methodology, incorporating conceptual analysis, interpretation of literary texts, and comparative analysis of genre and style. It examines lexical choices, narrative structures, and symbolic representations to understand how authors construct chronotope to enhance storytelling and ideological impact. The findings indicate that chronotope plays a crucial role in literary composition by structuring the plot, guiding character actions, and shaping thematic development. In Jack London's "Martin Eden," the setting and working conditions reflect realism and social critique, while in Abdulla Qahhor's "Sarob," the protagonist's imagined landscapes serve as a metaphor for personal struggle and societal transformation. The study highlights that the linguistic and poetic elements used by authors contribute significantly to the reader's perception of time and space, reinforcing the artistic and ideological depth of the literary work.
Impасt Оf Fоlk Sоngs Оn Сrеаtivе Thinking and Nаtiоnаl Idеntity In Еduсаtiоn
Authors: Nazarov Farhodjon Allaberdiyevich
Published: February 2025

Nоwаdаys, оnе оf thе mоst impоrtаnt tаsks is tо еduсаtе thе yоungеr gеnеrаtiоn tо bе wеll-rоundеd individuаls. In pаrtiсulаr, fоlk sоngs plаy а signifiсаnt rоlе in thе prосеss оf аеsthеtiс еduсаtiоn. Thеy соntributе tо thе dеvеlоpmеnt оf yоung pеоplе’s аrtistiс tаstе аnd fоstеr rеspесt fоr nаtiоnаl hеritаgе аnd vаluеs.  Аftеr gаining indеpеndеnсе, Uzbеkistаn hаs plасеd spесiаl еmphаsis оn rеstоring spirituаl аnd еduсаtiоnаl vаluеs, аnd аеsthеtiс еduсаtiоn is bеing implеmеntеd in “Bаrkаmоl Аvlоd” sсhооls thrоugh fоlk sоngs. Vаriоus mеthоds suсh аs оbsеrvаtiоn аnd listеning, prасtiсаl pеrfоrmаnсе, соmpаrisоn аnd аnаlysis, аnd drаmаtizаtiоn аrе usеd in this prосеss. Thrоugh musiс lеssоns, соmpеtitiоns, еnsеmblеs, аnd stаgе pеrfоrmаnсеs, studеnts bесоmе асquаintеd with fоlk sоngs аnd dеvеlоp thеir сrеаtivе thinking. Аеsthеtiс еduсаtiоn thrоugh fоlk sоngs еnriсhеs thе musiсаl сulturе оf thе yоungеr gеnеrаtiоn аnd sеrvеs аs аn еffесtivе mеаns оf spаrking thеir intеrеst in nаtiоnаl аrt
Conversar e encontrar: escritas cartográficas anticapacitistas em uma escola de Niterói (RJ)
Authors: Cavalcante Jussara Silva , Dias Rosimeri de Oliveira
Published: February 2025

Este artigo compõe-se como efeito de uma pesquisa desenvolvida coletivamente com o grupo de pesquisa Oficina de Formação Inventiva de Professores do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação – Processos Formativos e Desigualdades Sociais e de um fazer diarístico de uma professora de apoio educacional especializado em uma escola de Niterói (RJ). O trabalho coloca em análise o capacitismo e as atitudes de opressão e preconceito sobre as subjetividades chamadas de deficientes, por meio da pesquisa-intervenção como exercício de pensamento que propõe a cartografia. A escrita coloca em discussão os efeitos de uma cultura de normalidade, chamada de capacitismo. Uma postura que hierarquiza os corpos em relação às pessoas em função da corponormatividade, que define os sujeitos com uma visão de incapacidade. Trata-se de uma problematização que afirma o gesto do encontro, da conversa e da escuta como possibilidade para problematizarmos os saberes instituídos.
Application of Blue Accounting and Sustainability Accounting in Pearl Cultivation Company Commanditaire Vennootschap (CV) Mairang Jabulenga Village, Aru Islands
Authors: Warkula Yohanes Zefnath , Mediaty  , Damayanti Ratna Ayu
Published: February 2025

Objective: The purpose of this research is to determine how blue accounting and sustainability accounting are applied in the pearl oyster cultivation conducted by CV. Mairang in the Aru Islands.
 
Theoretical Framework: This research uses legitimacy theory closely related to stakeholder theory. Legitimacy theory asserts that organizations continually seek ways to ensure their operations are within the bounds and norms prevailing in society.
 
Method: Qualitative research with a phenomenological research design. Data collection techniques include observation and interviews, which are then analyzed using the phenomenological approach of bracketing, intuiting, analyzing, and describing.
 
Results and Discussion: The application of blue accounting and sustainability accounting in pearl oyster cultivation in the reproduction process conducted by CV. Mairang is maintaining the sustainability of marine results or the marine pearl ecosystem by reproducing or cultivating pearls not exhaustively but sustainably through non-natural mating via skilled human intervention, aimed at obtaining sufficient new pearl seeding so that the existence of the marine biota pearl ecosystem remains preserved.
 
Research Implications: The implication of the research is to provide insights on how pearl oysters are cultivated non-naturally. On the other hand, it will cause damage to the marine biota ecosystem due to errors in processing the reproductive system and misuse of chemicals, resulting in environmental damage to the marine environment.
 
Originality/Value: The main contribution of this research is to provide a comprehensive review and significant literature discussion on marine environmental ethics with the concept of blue accounting.
Innovation Mode of Rural Agricultural Product Branding in Fengxian District, Shanghai Under the Concept of Sustainable Development
Authors: Zhou Jianan , Puntien Pisit
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Against global economic integration and accelerated urbanization, branding of rural agricultural products has become an important means of promoting rural economic development. However, the homogenization of brand image, fierce market competition, and insufficient excavation of brand cultural connotation have seriously restricted the development of Rural Agricultural Products. Based on the concept of sustainable development, study the current situation of rural industrial brands in Fengxian District, Shanghai, analyze the characteristics of rural agricultural product brands in Fengxian District, creatively design the rural agricultural product brands in Fengxian District, Shanghai, and evaluate their effectiveness.
 
Method: The study adopts a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, and collects and analyzes data from local villagers, brand designers, Local government staff, and consumers in Fengxian District through literature review, field research, expert interviews, and questionnaires, to constructing a systematic brand design path and evaluation system. The data were analyzed using Excel and other statistical tools, descriptive statistics and regression analysis, to ensure the scientificity, and reliability of the research results.
 
Results: The results of the study show that (1) Fengxian District rural agricultural products brand awareness is insufficient, facing the competitive pressure brought by the neighboring Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions and Chongming in the city. (2) Fengxian District rural agricultural product brand has significant ecological green. (3) the brand visual identity system design, can effectively promote the brand's continuous innovation and market expansion.
 
Conclusion: This study not only provides a systematic strategy for the sustainable development of rural agricultural product brands in Fengxian District, but also provides a reference for rural industrial brand building in other regions.
 
Contributions: In addition, it is recommended that Fengxian District improve its brand influence by integrating multimedia publicity resources and innovating brand communication strategies.
GENERALIZED CONTINUED FRACTION EXPANSION FOR EULER CONSTANT
Authors: Turgynbai G.
Published: February 2025

The theory of continued fractions is one of the oldest fields of number theory going back as far as Euclid 300 BCE. As opposed to generalized continued fractions, the theory of simple continued fractions is well-developed and finds many applications in various fields. In this article we consider a problem of elegant representations of famous mathematical constants with generalized continued fraction and prove that the Euler constant  satisfies the generalized continued fraction formula.
This is one of the conjectures generated in www.RamanujanMachine.com using machine learning techniques. Our method of proof uses only elementary techniques.
БЕЙНЕ ОЙЫНДАРҒА CGI-ДЫҢ ӘСЕРІ ЖӘНЕ ОНЫҢ ЖАСАЛУӘДІСТЕРІ
Authors: Баймуратов О.
Published: February 2025

The article shows the impact of CGI / computer graphics onthe game industry and the methods of its creation, its importance and how toevaluate it. An example of graphic elements is based on the author's game“Togyzkumalak 3D”. To solve the problem, methods such as graphics evaluationusing pentogon diagrams, lighting methods, modeling using 3DS Max wereused.
FACE-RECOGNITION TO AUTHENTICATE STUDENTS
Authors: Yerlan M.
Published: February 2025

Within the framework of this project, a face recognition system is being de- veloped, which will be used in educational institutions to identify students who are taking exams. To achieve both high quality and fast results, I focused on deep learning approaches to face and object detection andrecognition. This research is mainly aimed at providing neural networks and other models with enough data to achieve the desired results. Starting with the basics of neural networks, in which I described and explored a neuron, the smallest unit of deep learning, I brought my research to the point where I could detect a person’s face or an object in a photograph. This research began with the development of neural networks and went on to train them on both the CPU and GPU. In a technique called matrix backpropagation, multiple GPUs were used in conjunction with the CUDA core and the cuBLAS library. Face identification was performed using a pretrained Facenet model combined with deep convolutional neural networks. Numerous ap- proaches to deep learning have been developed from the study of neural networks and their application to face recognition.
THE METHODS AND ALGORITHMS FOR RECOGNIZING KAZAKHLANGUAGE FEATURES
Authors: Kalmurzayev Y. , Kuanyshbay D.
Published: February 2025

Despite the importance of automatic speech recognition (ASR), it is difficult to find freely available models, especially for languages with few speakers. This paper describes a method for training Kazakh models based on end-to-end ASR architecture using open-source data. We put the models to the test, and the results are promising. However, much more training data is required to perform well in noisy environments. We make available to the public our trained Kazakh models and training configurations.
REAL-TIME SOUND ANOMALY DETECTION OF INDUSTRIALENVIRONMENTS WITH DEEP LEARNING
Authors: Zhailau Magzhan
Published: February 2025

In response to the increasing demand for enhanced industrialsafety and efficiency, this research delves into the domain of sound anomalydetection within industrial environments, leveraging the power of deep learning.Focused on addressing the limitations of traditional methods, the studyinvestigates various deep learning architectures, including convolutional neuralnetworks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and hybrid models, todiscern their efficacy in detecting abnormal sounds. The survey rigorouslyevaluates datasets, preprocessing techniques, and benchmarks, providing acomprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art models and their applicationsacross diverse industrial sectors.The paper scrutinizes performance evaluation metrics, drawingcomparisons between deep learning and traditional methods in sound anomalydetection. Real-world applications and case studies underscore the practicalsignificance of these advancements. While acknowledging achievements, theresearch identifies challenges and proposes future directions, emphasizing theneed for innovative solutions to enhance the robustness and real-worldapplicability of deep learning-based sound anomaly detection in industrialsettings.This research not only contributes valuable insights into the intersectionof deep learning and industrial sound analysis but also serves as a pivotal guidefor researchers and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities ofdeploying effective sound anomaly detection systems.
Role of Deep Learning in Enhancing Medical Diagnosis Accuracy in Argentina
Authors: Elena Patricia
Published: February 2025

Purpose: To aim of the study was to analyze the role of deep learning in enhancing medical diagnosis accuracy in Argentina.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Deep learning has significantly enhanced medical diagnosis accuracy in Argentina, particularly in cardiology, radiology, and infectious disease detection. AI-driven echocardiograms have achieved high accuracy rates, reducing diagnostic errors and improving early disease detection. AI-powered models for COVID-19 diagnosis have streamlined response times and resource allocation. In cancer detection, AI has improved early tumor identification, but challenges remain due to biases in medical imaging datasets. Machine learning applications in diabetes risk assessment have proven effective in predicting high-risk patients. Despite these advancements, issues such as AI biases, limited dataset diversity, and challenges in integrating AI into healthcare systems persist.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Artificial neural network (ANN) theory, computational learning theory (CLT) & pattern recognition theory may be used to anchor future studies on the role of deep learning in enhancing medical diagnosis accuracy in Argentina. Hospitals and diagnostic centers should develop AI-assisted workflows that seamlessly integrate deep learning models into radiology, pathology, and general diagnostics. Governments should encourage privacy-preserving AI techniques like differential privacy and federated learning to minimize data-sharing risks.
РАЗВИТИЕ ЭКОНОМИК СТРАН БРИКС ЧЕРЕЗ ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ НОВОЙ МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЙ ФИНАНСОВОЙ СИСТЕМЫ
Authors: Струков А.Н. , Делия В.П. , Махмутов М.М. , Сидоров А.В. , Цветков И.А.
Published: February 2025

Организация справедливой и удобной финансовой системы одна из главных задач для многих государств. Финансы влияют на чувствительность к западным санкциям. Это, пожалуй, единственный и самый сильный инструмент влияния США на любую экономику мира. Отсутствие доступной альтернативы сопряжено с ростом трансакционных издержек и отставанием в развитии настолько, что даже смена поставщика становится непреодолимым испытанием. Российская Федерация – одна из передовых стран внедрения цифровых сервисов и способна возглавить создание подобной системы. Экономика движется только при передаче товарно-материальных ценностей из рук одного агента в руки другого. Чем короче путь экономического агента от идеи до получения результата, тем быстрее наступит следующая итерация его развития. Следом растет общее благосостояние людей. Таким образом, выработка устойчивых финансовых механизмов напрямую влияет на благополучие человека.

The organization of a fair and convenient financial system is now at the head of the table of the heads of many states. Finance affects sensitivity to Western sanctions, in fact, it is the only and most powerful tool of US influence on any economy in the world. The lack of an affordable alternative is associated with an increase in transaction costs and a lag in development, so much so that even a change of supplier becomes an insurmountable test. The Russian Federation is one of the most advanced countries in the introduction of digital services, and is able to lead the way in creating such a system. After all, the shorter the path of an economic agent from an idea to obtaining a result, the faster the next iteration of its development will come. The economy moves only when goods and material assets are transferred from the hands of one agent to the hands of another. Next, the general welfare of the people who touch this movement is growing. They get food at the table, clothes in the wardrobe and fuel for the car. Thus, the development of sustainable financial mechanisms directly affects human well-being.
Exploring Multimodal Integration in an ESL Writing Class: Teachers’ Perspectives
Authors: Mohd Karim Najwa Munira , Ismail Hanita Hanim
Published: February 2025

This study explores the integration of multimodal approaches in ESL writing classrooms, focusing on teachers’ practices, perceptions, and challenges. Adopting a qualitative phenomenological design, the study collected data through semi-structured interviews with three experienced English instructors from Malaysian tertiary institutions. The findings reveal that teachers employ diverse multimodal strategies—such as visual aids, collaborative tools, and digital platforms—to enhance student engagement and writing skills. Teachers perceive these approaches as beneficial for fostering motivation, participation, and deeper understanding. Despite their potential, challenges such as time constraints, resource limitations, and adapting to diverse student needs hinder implementation. The study underscores the necessity for institutional support, including professional development and access to premium digital tools, to optimize multimodal teaching. These findings offer valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to integrate multimodal strategies effectively in ESL writing education, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes in a digitally evolving educational landscape.
Design of Freewheel Differential
Authors: Suyog G. Athawale  , Dushyant B. Pawar
Published: February 2025

In a tricycle, achieving stability during turns and optimizing traction are critical. A conventional differential may not always be ideal due to its complexity and cost, especially in lightweight vehicles like tricycles. The sprag-type freewheel differential provides a simplified yet highly effective solution. It allows each wheel to rotate independently, accommodating speed variations during turns, and improving handling without the need for complex gears or electronic control systems. In this paper, sprag-type freewheel differential is an innovative mechanism designed to enhance the performance and manoeuvrability of tricycles. Unlike conventional fixed axle systems, this differential utilizes sprag clutches to facilitate independent wheel movement while maintaining efficient torque transfer.
The Politics of Monstrous Figures in Contemporary Cinema
Authors: Sticchi Francesco
Published: February 2025

The book addresses the role of particular monstrous figures and apocalyptic scenarios in contemporary cinema and television and evaluates the political potential of horror and sci-fi narratives in our age of never-ending crises. The purpose of the book is to demonstrate how witches, zombies, and cyborgs (among other figures) present the spectre of new people to come, of new possibilities to inhabit the Earth against the apocalyptic fates of Capitalism.

Written in an ‘acid communist’ spirit, the book shows how it is possible to politicise contemporary popular culture tropes and figures, mapping the anxieties they express and also their undisclosed potential and resources. Balancing personal commentary and academic analyses, the book expresses Deleuzian trust in the power of moving images as instruments that allow us to inhabit the present and believe in this world notwithstanding alleged ends of all worlds.
Religion, Secularism, and Love as a Political Discourse in Modern China
Authors: Guo Ting
Published: February 2025

What is the meaning of love in modern Chinese politics? Why has ai. (love) been a crucial political discourse for secular nationalism for generations of political leaders as a powerful instrument to the present day? This book offers the first systematic examination of the ways in which the notion of love has been introduced, adapted, and engineered as a political discourse for the building and rebuilding of a secular modern nation, all the while appropriating Confucianism, Christianity, popular religion, ghost stories, political religion, and their religious affects. The insights of this exploration expand not only the discussion of the role of emotions in the project of Chinese modernity, but also the study of affective governance and religious nationalisms around the world today.
Performing Monstrosity in Twitch Chat
Authors: Linn Rachel
Published: February 2025

While there is a growing body of scholarly work around the streaming platform Twitch.tv, there is a need for more lenses through which to interrogate the culturally significant exchanges happening within it. This chapter argues that Twitch is a performative space, and that those performances can be read as monstrous. I draw on previous studies of the monstrous and apply them to Twitch culture, focussing on large-scale Twitch chat. Monster theory is both a useful conceptual framework for analysing Twitch and a helpful tool for interrogating the slippery and elusive aspects of Twitch chat. Bringing the Twitch chat monster into a critical light opens the possibility of analysing Twitch as a kind of monster in itself.
The Frescoed Façade in Renaissance Roman Visual Culture
Authors: Culotta Alexis R.
Published: February 2025

This book examines Roman façades decorated with fresco and sgraffito between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries that once enveloped the central rioni of Rome within a web of symbolic social, political, and familial allegiances that transformed a street-side stroll into a visually engaging experience. Today, many of these faces are lost, and our understanding of what they comprised is frighteningly incomplete. This book offers a refreshed look at this often-forgotten facet of Renaissance visual culture to reignite interest in the tradition before its last remnants disappear. In addition to offering a new compilation of these documented façades, this book also places new emphasis on the making and meaning of these “painted faces” to provide new insights into the place of the decorated façade at the intersections of patron identity and painterly innovation in a city working tirelessly to reinvent itself.
Dichtungen: Influence of Hydrogen on material properties of non-metallic materials für sealing applications
Authors:   Philipp Hirstein,   Sandra Kofink
Published: February 2025

Hydrogen entails challenging conditions for all sealing materials. For metals, the effectof hydrogen embrittlement is well known. However, little attention has been paid toelastomers and plastics, which are commonly used as sealing materials. For hydrogenstorage and transport, high pressures and extreme temperature situations must becovered. This paper discusses the influence of hydrogen on mechanical properties,volume and weight change as well as compression set. Additionally, the influence ofextreme application temperatures on mechanical properties is presented. In generalhydrogen has no harmful influence on the compounds presented in this study, whichare known as polymers suitable for hydrogen use.
Dämpfungs- und Messtechnik: Hand in Hand am Prüfstand
Authors:   Robert Timmerberg
Published: February 2025

Um die industrielle Dämpfungstechnik im Bereich der dynamischen Parameterfür kundenspezifische Projekte präzise prüfen zu können, kooperieren zwei deutscheUnternehmen seit vielen Jahren erfolgreich im Bereich der Messtechnik.Der folgende Beitrag gibt Einblicke in die Zusammenarbeit.
The role of the Project Management Office (PMO) in knowledge management and transfer: A systematic literature review and future research agenda
Authors: Kieron Chadwick
Published: February 2025

The Project Management Office (PMO) has evolved to become central in addressing challenges related to communication, control, competence, and culture within project-based organisations (PBOs). This paper presents a systematic literature review aimed at synthesising current research on the specific role of the PMO in knowledge management and transfer (KM/KT). Fueled by three major academic databases, 55 peer-reviewed articles from the past decade are analysed. The review identifies key themes, including PMO implementation and maturity, governance and stakeholder management, and the mechanisms of knowledge management. Findings reveal the fragmented nature of existing literature and highlight the strategic importance of the PMO in facilitating knowledge flow and managing project uncertainty. The paper identifies gaps in current research, particularly regarding PMO maturity measurement, governance in Agile contexts, and adoptive culture, and proposes directions for future studies to enhance the PMO's role in diverse organisational settings.
Keywords: Governance, Literature Review, Organisational Design, Pmo, Project Management Office, Transformation.
Pengaruh Media Sosial Marketing Terhadap Peningkatan Minat Beli Pelanggan Toko Berliian Motor Gunungsitoli
Authors: Telaumbanua Arisanto , Nov Elhan Gea  , Emanuel Zebua  , Sophia M. Kakisina
Published: February 2025

In the world of business marketing, this is the most crucial or important thing. Business developments have resulted in changes such as changes in the mindset of competitors or business people in maintaining their business. Marketing or marketing is an activity, a series of institutions and processes of creating, communicating, delivering and exchanging deals (offers) that are of value to customers, clients, partners and the general public. This research aims to find out the role of Social Media Marketing in Increasing Customers at the Gunungsitoli Berlian Motor Shop. The research method used is a quantitative research method with a survey approach, researchers also use questionnaires in data collection. Researchers tested the hypothesis using multiple regression analysis techniques and the calculations were assisted using the SPSS (Statistical Program For Social Science) software program version 26. This research found that social media (X) which was accepted and partially had a positive and significant influence on buying interest (Y ) consumers at the Berlian Motor Shop in Gunungsitoli city.
Analisis Efektivitas Pengelolaan Dana Bantuan Operasional Sekolah (Bos) Di UPTD SD NEGERI 071076 Ombolata
Authors: Mery Ratnajuwita Dohona  , Nanny A. Buulolo  , Serniati Zebua  , Martha S.D. Mendrofa
Published: February 2025

Education is one of the fundamental things related to the quality of a nation's human resources. In the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, Article 31 paragraph (1) mandates that every citizen has the right to education. The School Operational Assistance Program (BOS) is public funds obtained by education units to ease the burden on the Indonesian people. The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of managing School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds. The method used in this research is quantitative methods, data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that the management of BOS funds at UPTD SD Negeri 071076 Ombolata during 2021-2023 is effective because the School Budget Activity Plan (RKAS) and budget realization are in accordance with what was previously budgeted so that it is said to be effective.