bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Orientasi Kewirausahaan dan Keunggulan Kompetitif sebagai Faktor Pendorong Kinerja Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) di Kota Surabaya
Authors: Ramadanti Firda Gangsar , Tantriana Deasy , Putranto Hanafi Adi , Samsuri Andriani , Saifuddin Muchammad
Published: August 2024

Orientasi kewirausahaan, kapabilitas dinamik, dan keunggulan kompetitif telah menjadi subjek penelitian yang menarik berkaitan dengan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) dalam menghadapi ketidakpastian lingkungan eksternal. Implementasi dari ketiga variabel tersebut diharapkan mampu mendorong kinerja UMKM ke tingkat yang lebih tinggi. Dengan menggunakan perhitungan cluster random sampling, diperoleh jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 248 responden UMKM Binaan Kota Surabaya. Untuk menguji instrumen dan hipotesis, peneliti menggunakan analisis Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) yang berbasis varians yaitu Partial Least Square (PLS) versi 3.2.9. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kapabilitas dinamik dan keunggulan kompetitif tidak memediasi hubungan antara orientasi kewirausahaan dan kinerja UMKM di Kota Surabaya.
Entrepreneurial orientation, dynamic capabilities, and competitive advantage have become interesting research subjects relating to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in facing external environmental uncertainty. The implementation of these three variables is expected to be able to push MSME performance to a higher level. By using cluster random sampling calculations, the number of samples in this study was 248 respondents from Surabaya City-assisted MSMEs. To test the instruments and hypotheses, researchers used variance-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis, namely Partial Least Square (PLS) version 3.2.9. The results of this research indicate that dynamic capability and competitive advantage do not mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and MSME performance in the city of Surabaya.
Research Education for Architecture Students – Case Study of an Academic Reading Circle
Authors: Vartola Anni
Published: August 2024

This paper describes Tyson Seburn’s (2016) Academic Reading Circle (ARC) groupwork model applied on an introductory research course taught online at the Aalto University, Department of Architecture since 2021. The model was adopted to respond to an increasing demand for research skills among architectural professionals, to support academic literacy and an architect-researcher identity, to lower the threshold between academia and practice, and to cater students with knowledge of the rich methodological opportunities in architectural design fields. The experiment indicates that the rigorously structured ARC model provides an efficient framework for analytical and discursive reading and is highly adaptable to online education on the Master's and Doctoral level. According to both the teacher's experience and the students' feedback, the model increased student collaboration and peer-to-peer learning and enhanced positive attitudes towards advancement of architecture through research and analytical thinking. The model also entailed some risk elements especially if the overall course programme is complex or the group size too large. The paper describes the pedagogical setup, explains the implementation and adaptation of the ARC model, and discusses some ideas for further development.
Unravelling the public procurement networks of architectural services in Finland as pathways of transformative innovations and tacit knowledge
Authors: Kuo Vincent , Filz Günther H.
Published: August 2024

Progressive transformation of the built environment is ultimately realized by industry practitioners and designers from companies, coupled with targets set by contracting authorities. Thus, insights on real-world collaborative networks in procurement can inform how progressive targets and innovative designs can be incentivized and proliferated through the ecosystem, as indicators of the responsiveness and transformational potential of the whole sector. However, deep insights on procurement networks of architectural services are currently not available for assessing the pathways of transformative knowledge. The aim of our research is to collect, clean and analyze open data about Finnish public procurements of architectural and related services, for insights on the landscapes companies, as key players for transformation in the building sector. We map the collaborative ecosystem country-wide, across more than 500 projects between 2018 and 2021, using data-mining, computational network modelling and graphing algorithms. In this way, communities and densities of companies can be detected and characterized based on their connectedness and influence based on explicit metrics of degree centrality, total link strengths, and distribution of market share. We create data visualizations as networks and graphs, aiding intuitive understanding of how transformative knowledge and innovations could spread through the network. Our principal findings reveal the gross inequality in social capital, as well as market share distribution across the architectural ecosystem, with various dichotomies of implications for transformation of the whole industry in terms of innovation adoption, creative thinking, and resilience. On this basis, we provide some practical recommends for government, industry practitioners, as well as researchers, and encourage deeper considerations on the utilization of network analytics metrics to characterization of complex problems in the architectural and related markets.
Frequency method of assessing the condition of the power line
Authors:   North Caucasus Federal University, Berezhnoy R. E. , Kozhevnikov V. M. ,   North Caucasus Federal University, Petrov D. V. ,   North Caucasus Federal University
Published: August 2024

Introduction. This article proposes the use of frequency analysis (monitoring) to solve the problem of determining the actual linear parameters of the power line, as well as determining the location of damage on it (assessing the condition of the power line). Materials and methods. The proposed method is based on an approach to power transmission lines as lines with distributed parameters using solutions of wave equations and expressions of secondary line parameters. Results and discussion. The practical implementation of one of the tasks of the frequency method in this article is to determine the location of damage on the long line model in the Multisim program. Conclusion. Within the framework of this article, a method for estimating the state of a power transmission line using frequency analysis is proposed.
Scientific mentoring in the system of continuous pedagogical education as a subject of research reflection
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Shapovalov V. K. , Igropulo I. F. ,   North-Caucasus Federal University, Dunayenko A. I. ,   North-Caucasus Federal University
Published: August 2024

The announcement of 2023 as the Year of Teachers and Mentors actualizes the social and scientific significance of the study of mentoring in various fields of professional activity. The article is devoted to the analysis of the content and features of scientific mentoring in the system of continuous pedagogical education. The research is based on fundamental ideas and principles of a systematic approach, which provided a comprehensive analysis of scientific mentoring as a multidimensional holistic phenomenon. Research objectives include the analysis of scientific mentoring as an interdisciplinary scientific phenomenon; identification of the target and content-technological features of scientific mentoring in the system of continuing pedagogical education; substantiation of the multifunctionality of scientific mentoring in the system of continuous pedagogical education at the present stage of the development of the education sciences. The novelty of the obtained results lies in the identification and characterization of the target and content-technological features of scientific mentoring at various levels of the system of continuous pedagogical education; in proving the multifunctionality of scientific mentoring. The multifunctionality of scientific mentoring is manifested in the integrative interrelation of axiological, methodological, teaching, motivational, and communicative functions. The theoretical significance of the obtained results lies in the expansion of ideas about the features of scientific mentoring, systematization of data on educational and developmental potential of scientific mentoring in the system of continuous pedagogical education. The obtained results can find practical application in the organization of educational and research work with students of psychological and pedagogical specialization, with bachelor and master students of pedagogy studies, graduate students and teachers at various stages of their professional and career development in the field of scientific and pedagogical activity.
Leisure pedagogy of John Amos Comenius
Authors:   Smolensk State Institute of Arts, Asrieva S. V.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The article provides a retrospective analysis of the formation of Comenius leisure pedagogy, which is characterized as education aimed at perceiving the human world as valuable and spiritual. The purpose of this article is to motivate teachers of out-of-school education, in the words of Comenius, to "follow him", to enrich their work with his ideas. These ideas are constructive additions to already existing sources that have proven to be vital, functional, and have stood the test of time. Materials and Research methods. The work analyzes individual scientific works, through the prism of the specifics of leisure pedagogy. Results and discussion. The paper notes that Comenius pedagogy of leisure is seen as education and has a philosophical-religious dimension. The paper points out that leisure pedagogy is centered on understanding what a person is. In a person's life everything should be balanced, where the rhythm of labor and rest alternates. Leisure is a time for creativity and education. Conclusion. According to the results of the study, we can say that the pedagogical heritage of the Czech educator and philosopher John Amos Comenius in the field of pedagogy of leisure are not separated from his views on the content, forms and methods of education in teaching. They organically fit into the process of education outside school and in free time, being an important component of his timeless didactic theory even nowadays.
Industry and territorial structure of small and medium entrepreneurship and its socio-economic role in modern economy
Authors:   Belarusian National Technical University, Kuregyan S. V. , Meleshko Yu. V. ,   Belarusian National Technical University, Skoraya K. V. ,   Belarusian National Technical University
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The state and development of small and medium businesses is an important component of socioeconomic security of the state, ensuring diversification of the economy, filling the consumer market with a variety of goods and services, ensuring employment and, accordingly, social and economic security. In conditions of global technological uncertainty, it becomes important to update the theoretical and methodological foundations for the development of small and medium-sized businesses as one of the basic links of the national economy. Goal. The article is devoted to the study of the sectoral and territorial structure of small and medium-sized businesses. Materials and methods. The theoretical basis of the research is the results of scientific and practice-oriented works in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises; the works of domestic and foreign scientists devoted to the description of the factors determining the state and development of small and medium-sized enterprises. Results and discussion. The article is devoted to the study of sectoral and territorial structure of small and medium-sized businesses. Small and medium-sized businesses in rural settlements in the Republic of Belarus are still poorly diversified by types of economic activity, which means that there is a real opportunity to increase their role in ensuring high rates of socio-economic development of small and medium settlements. Conclusion. It was found that the socio-economic role of small and medium businesses in modern economy lies, first of all, in significantly increasing the adaptive capabilities of the national economy to changes (including shocks) in global and domestic markets. They are also expected to help increase the level and the quality of life of the population of individual regions and the entire country.
Professional competences for the development of multipotential abilities of future teachers in university training
Authors:   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Garifullina A. M.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. Multipotency is interpreted as multiple human capabilities in various fields and spheres of life. In general, the little-studied concept is of particular importance today. As a result of the globalization, more and more often people go through multiple stages in self-determination and the formation of their «I». The distribution of goals and objectives in the process of developing the multipotential abilities of future teachers makes it possible to determine the most important stages in the activities of teachers of educational organizations at its various stages. We consider national and foreign research in the field of multipotency, affecting the «self» of a person: self-determination, self-actualization and self-realization. Goal. The goal is to study professionally signifycant competences for the development of multipotential abilities of future teachers in university training. Materials and methods. The method of statistical analysis, critical thinking, inversion method, questionnaires and interviews allowed the author to investigate undergraduate and graduate students of the Instituteof Psychology and Education, KFU, for multipotentiality. Results and discussion. In the process of the study, we obtained interesting results that there are more students who are confident in the chosen profession at the bachelor degree than the ones in the master degree program. This result allowed us to conclude that the younger the age of the respondents, the more confident they are in the chosen development trajectory. Among master students there were more students that were doubtful. According to the majority of respondents-masters, this is due to the fact that the acquired experience prevents to be objective in the process of self-realization of multipotential abilities. Conclusion. Multipotentiality is an excellent tool in the process of personality development. A student who has chosen a certain profile can transform their knowledge from the so-called hard skills to soft skills that can be re-trained/adjusted to something more progressive and relevant for the current period of time).
Results of an empirical study of certain semantic aspects of metaphorical competences of foreign students of a Russian university
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Golovko N. V. , Odekova F. R. ,   North-Caucasus Federal University, Sheiko D. V. ,   North-Caucasus Federal University
Published: August 2024

Introduction. As a part of a research project aimed at improving the formation of metaphorical competence in the study of Russian as a foreign language by students of a Russian university, the goal was set to explore the semantic aspects of the metaphorical competence already available to such students. Materials and methods. With the help of specially formed diagnostic tasks based on a fixed set of metaphorical expressions of certain types, it was determined in which areas of metaphorical transfer foreign students are quite competent and which areas they need improvement. The study took into account the previously obtained results of evaluating which metaphorical expressions are presented in three popular training courses in Russian as a foreign language: «Doroga v Rossiyu», «Poekhali» and «Zhili-Byli». Results and discussion. According to the results obtained, the individual specifics of a single course of study does not have a decisive influence on the nature of the formed metaphorical competence of a student. It has been established that metaphorical expressions with the transfer of specific features, such as weight, age, spatial characteristics to the activities, objects and people, including parts of the human body, are successfully recognized and used by foreign students of Russian universities. It has also been established that metaphorical expressions with the transfer of attributes to abstractions, such as «information», «set», «concept», «event», «emotions» and «phenomenon», are recognized and used by foreign students with a lesser degree of success. Conclusion. Based on the results of the study, thematic areas of metaphorical transfers were identified for further research, including experimental work.
Webb, Heather (2022), Dante, Artist of Gesture. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 208 pp. ISBN: 9780192866998 y eISBN: 9780191959202
Authors: Vilella Eduard
Published: August 2024

Reseña a Webb, Heather (2022), Dante, Artist of Gesture. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
García Pérez, Marcos (ed.) (2022), Libro del caballero Marsindo. Alcalá de Henares: Editorial Universidad de Alcalá (Libros de Rocinante,42). xlii + 351 pp. ISBN: 978-84-18979-378.
Authors: Córdoba Perozo Jesús Ricardo
Published: August 2024

Reseña a García Pérez, Marcos (ed.) (2022), Libro del caballero Marsindo. Alcalá de Henares: Editorial Universidad de Alcalá.
Boccaccio y Petrarca: relato de una amistad epistolar
Authors: Blanco Valdés Carmen Fátima
Published: August 2024

La presencia de Boccaccio y de Petrarca en el Trecento italiano, período de puente que conecta la Edad Media con el Humanismo, supone uno de los hitos cruciales para el desarrollo de un nuevo sistema de pensamiento en una sociedad nueva. La intención de este estudio es la deslizarse a través de la relación epistolar personal que mantuvieron ambos escritores desde el ámbito privado e individual, centrando el punto de inflexión en la óptica de Boccaccio, escritor que puede considerarse el iniciador y potenciador de esta relación, y que mantendrá a ambos escritores unidos hasta la muerte de Petrarca. Para ello tomaremos como punto de referencia el punto de vista del escritor certaldés hacia el aretino y desde ahí trazaremos las líneas principales de la relación que tejió un vínculo que perduró a lo largo de su existencia. Un testimonio indiscutible de este nexo nos lo ofrecen los epistolarios petrarquistas y las cartas conservadas de Boccaccio. Los fundamentos de una conversación se basan en la existencia de, al menos, dos interlocutores. Si esa conversación se hace a través del género de la epístola, corpus de esta investigación, se debe dar por sentado que la intención es que las cartas sean un objeto de ida y vuelta. Otro hecho evidente es que la carta, de por sí, tiene una fuerte dimensión autobiográfica ya que el escritor cede el puesto al pensador y que, en el caso que nos ocupa, supone una de las fuentes fundamentales para el estudio del Humanismo italiano.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ РАДИАЦИОННОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ ПРИ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ АТОМНЫХ ПОДВОДНЫХ ЛОДОК «ЛИРА»
Authors: Лугавцов О.В.
Published: August 2024

В два последних десятилетия существования СССР в составе военно-морского флота находились многоцелевые атомные подводные лодки проектов 705 и 705К (общее название «Лира») с ядерным реактором на быстрых нейтронах с жидко-металлическим теплоносителем (эвтектический сплав свинец-висмут) первого контура ядерной энергетической установки. В этих кораблях технически были внедрены самые передовые достижения науки того времени. Это был первый опыт применения в транспортных ядерных энергетических установках в качестве теплоносителя первого контура, эвтектического сплава свинец-висмут. Данный сплав очень текуч и может находиться в жидком состоянии, при температуре выше 124°С. При контакте с кислородом вызывает зашлаковывание контура оксидами свинца, что требовало строгого регламента по контролю и поддержанием качества теплоносителя по содержанию в сплаве растворенного кислорода. В активной зоне реактора, при облучении нейтронами сплава свинец-висмут, в результате ядернойреакции, получался полоний-210, который является практически чистым альфа-излучателем. Полоний-210 чрезвычайно токсичен (особо радиотоксичен) и концерогенен. Особенно опасны альфа-частицы при попадании внутрь организма и не только за счет ионизирующего излучения, но и просто как ядовитые вещества, альфа-частицы необратимо вызовут опасные радиобиологические эффекты внутри организма человека. Эти и другие факторы вызывали повышенные специфические требования к обеспечению ядерной и радиационной безопасности при эксплуатации данных кораблей
Diastereoselective synthesis of highly substituted cyclohexanones and tetrahydrochromene-4-ones via conjugate addition of curcumins to arylidenemalonates
Authors: Nair Deepa , Tiwari Abhishek , Laha Banamali , Namboothiri Irishi N N
Published: August 2024

A cascade inter–intramolecular double Michael strategy for the synthesis of highly functionalized cyclohexanones from curcumins and arylidenemalonates is reported. This strategy works in the presence of aqueous KOH using TBAB as a suitable phase transfer catalyst at room temperature. The functionalized cyclohexanones are formed as major products in moderate to excellent yields with complete diastereoselectivity in most cases. A triple Michael adduct, tetrahydrochromen-4-one, is also formed as a side product in a few cases with excellent diastereoselectivity.
Multicomponent syntheses of pyrazoles via (3 + 2)-cyclocondensation and (3 + 2)-cycloaddition key steps
Authors: Betcke Ignaz , Götzinger Alissa C , Kornet Maryna M , Müller Thomas J J
Published: August 2024

Pyrazoles are rarely found in nature but are traditionally used in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, while other areas of use are also actively developing. However, they have also found numerous other applications. The search for new and efficient syntheses of these heterocycles is therefore highly relevant. The modular concept of multicomponent reactions (MCR) has paved a broad alley to heteroaromatics. The advantages over traditional methods are the broader scope and increased efficiency of these reactions. In particular, traditional multistep syntheses of pyrazoles have considerably been extended by MCR. Progress has been made in the cyclocondensation of 1,3-dielectrophiles that are generated in situ. Limitations in the regioselectivity of cyclocondensation with 1,3-dicarbonyls were overcome by the addition–cyclocondensation of α,β-unsaturated ketones. Embedding 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions into a one-pot process has additionally been developed for concise syntheses of pyrazoles. The MCR strategy also allows for concatenating classical condensation-based methodology with modern cross-coupling and radical chemistry, as well as providing versatile synthetic approaches to pyrazoles. This overview summarizes the most important MCR syntheses of pyrazoles based on ring-forming sequences in a flashlight fashion.
Description of the female, redescription of the male of Lemonia tamara, and a checklist of Lemonia (Lepidoptera, Brahmaeidae)
Authors: Prozorova Tatiana A. , Volkova Julia S. , Revay Edita E. , Yakovlev Roman V. , Saldaitis Aidas , Sulak Harald , Petrányi Gergely , Müller Günter C. , Prozorov Alexey M.
Published: August 2024

The hitherto unknown female of Lemonia tamara Antoshin & Zolotuhin, 2013 is described. Male features are redescribed based on additional two adult specimens. Adults and genitalia are illustrated. Complete list of Lemonia Hübner, 1820 species is provided.
Global stability of the interior equilibrium and the stability of Hopf bifurcating limit cycle in a model for crop pest control
Authors: Raezah Aeshah A. , Chowdhury Jahangir , Al Basir Fahad
Published: August 2024

Mathematical modeling and analysis of a crop-pest interacting system helps us to understand the dynamical properties of the system such as stability, bifurcations and chaos. In this article, a predator-prey type mathematical model for pest control using bio-pesticides has been analysed to study the global stability property of the interior equilibrium point. Moreover, the occurrence and orbital stability of Hopf bifurcating limit cycle solutions have been studied using ref30's conditions. Analytical and numerical results show that the interior equilibrium of the pest control model is globally asymptotically stable. Also, Hopf bifurcating occurs when the bifurcation parameter crosses the critical value, and the bifurcating periodic solution is found to be stable.
Social Reproduction and Equity Challenges in Learning Management Systems (LMS) Within Online Education
Authors: D'Agustino Steven
Published: August 2024

This chapter embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the equity challenges entailed in learning management systems (LMS) within the domain of online education, under the critical gaze of social reproduction theory. The significance of this inquiry arises from the recognition that while LMS have emerged as potent instruments for course administration, they are not immune to perpetuating or ameliorating existing social inequalities. Within this chapter, the author undertakes an extensive analysis of these equity challenges, examining facets such as access, content accessibility, design, assessment, and various dimensions of online learning, all framed within the conceptual framework of social reproduction theory. This narrative endeavors to provide a holistic understanding of the intricate interplay between LMS, social reproduction dynamics, and equity within educational settings.
Enhancing Classroom Equity Through the Integration of Digital Technology
Authors: Parveen Amina , Ganie Aamir Naziir , Bashir Fazila , Zimik Phayaola N. , Jan Shazia N.
Published: August 2024

This chapter explores the integration of digital technology to enhance classroom equity. Examining the impact on diverse learning needs, it delves into how technology foster inclusivity supports personalized learning and addresses potential disparities. Concentrating on the possibility of overcoming educational gaps. It looks at how technology can improve accessibility to resources, emphasizing the possibility of closing educational gaps. It looks at how technology may enhance accessibility to resources. It emphasizes the role of digital tools in promoting equal access to educational recourses, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and inclusive classroom environment. It investigates the effective implementation of digital technology in classroom settings, considering teacher professional development and infrastructure requirements. The chapter also provides insight into the transformative potential of digital integration for achieving greater equity in education.
Machine Intelligence in Translation Studies
Authors: Acay Berra Nur , Küçük Tuğba Nur , Yardımcı Aylin , Hancı-Azizoglu Eda Başak
Published: August 2024

Translation has had the effect of introducing texts into new contexts, which is praised for opening up literature and other cultural artifacts to new audiences. Now that machine translation's capabilities have rapidly advanced to deliver and explain the context of the receiver part of the communication, it has become useful to humans in this modern era. Although there has been research on machine translation that has so far concentrated on the issues in machine learning, there is a lack of research paying attention to cultural aspects of translation with MT tools. Yet, the changes in the perception of language and culture along with the recent developments in technology have led to the question of whether AI tools are able to grasp the significance of culture in communication to be able to deliver the real meaning behind the context. Thus, the purpose of this applied linguistics study is to explore how transformative digital approaches may contribute to artificially intelligent language teaching styles by overcoming the weakness of the 21st century educational systems.
The Internet Problem
Authors: Tatlock Julie Christina
Published: August 2024

This chapter explores the modern digital issues facing higher education including digital literacy and generative artificial intelligence. It argues that new technologies should not be avoided but incorporated into teaching and learning and institutions of higher education. It considers the role formative assessment can play in making digital skills integrated into curriculum. The chapter ends with a series of sample assignments demonstrating formative assessment and specifically formative assessment vis a vis the digital world.
A Study on the Role of Technology as Shadow Educator Post COVID-19
Authors: Mohan Kala Raja , Rathinam Narmada Devi , Nagaram Nagadevi Bala , Kumaravel Sathish Kumar , Murugesan Regan
Published: August 2024

The discipline which involves teaching and learning process is termed as education. The career which helps to earn a livelihood is mainly based on a person's education. It helps to decide on the right path. It gives respect within society. Self-confidence, knowledge development, personality development, improving the status of the family are a few other benefits of education. Tremendous technological growth reflects the proof of education in the real time world. Right from the development of a fetus to the end of an individual's life, the trace of technology is remarkable. Education lays the foundation for such technological development. This chapter aims to bring about a study on the role of technology as shadow education. Various online learning systems, the methods adopted, and pros and cons of the system are to be discussed. The overall conclusion about the technology as shadow education is to be discussed. Comparative results based on the regular private tutoring system and the online learning system in the form of shadow education are to be investigated.
A Study on Talent Management Start-Ups Through Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Modak Shruti , Vijayalakshmi P. , Safiullah Md , Shetty ArunKumar
Published: August 2024

Talent management (TM) is in the stage of infancy, in the field of research and in practice. TM has been studied in various contexts with an attempt to understand the criticality to the firms, these firms might be in the form of MNC's, SME's, public sectors, charities, or other forms. Even after considering these studies, clear insight of TM needs attention. Each new study leads to unexplored dimension of TM. There are limited theoretical, conceptual, and empirical studies carried out till date. However, there are limited studies focused in the area of talent management in the light of start-ups and entrepreneurship. Hence, this study is conducted on talent management start-up. The findings of the study state that there is scope for the study in TM. This objective is achieved through bibliometric mapping on authors, keywords, citation, co-citation, country, and publisher. The process of network mapping is used to understand the association of previous research trying to connect to present research, thereby projecting the future research in the said area.
National and Regional Economic Growth and Development Fostered by Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
Authors: Vargas-Hernandez José G. , García-Camacho Mario A. , Gonzàlez-Àvila Francisco J. , Vargas-González Omar C.
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze the national and regional economic growth and development fostered by entrepreneurship ecosystems. Based on the assumption that entrepreneurship ecosystems theoretical framing has a specific configuration to be applied in national and regional socioeconomic ecosystems for economic growth and development assuming that there is only one to optimize value objectives on terms of economic value and entrepreneurship configuration. The method employed is the descriptive leading to the meta-analytical reflection based on the conceptual, theoretical, and empirical research literature. It is concluded that entrepreneurship ecosystems are powerful means to foster national and regional economic growth and development.
Fraud Detection in E-Commerce Transactions Using Machine Learning Techniques and Quantum Networks
Authors: Rajeshwari G. , Mownika S. , Anupriya G. , Kishore R.
Published: August 2024

Fraud poses a significant threat across various sectors, with the e-commerce industry being particularly vulnerable based on quantum network. Using quantum networks for detecting fraud in e-commerce transactions has the potential to completely change online security. Quantum networks rely on the principles of quantum mechanics to provide the highest level of security when transmitting data. Companies facilitating online payments gather extensive data on user transactions, leveraging machine learning techniques to differentiate between legitimate and fraudulent activities. To enhance expertise in fraud detection, machine learning methods are employed to identify online payment fraud within e-commerce transactions. The dataset, structured at the transaction level, is analysed to uncover patterns distinguishing fraudulent behaviour from normal transactions. Feature engineering, such as incorporating user-level statistics like mean and standard deviation, aids in pattern recognition—a common practice in models like LGBMs (light gradient boosting machines). Detecting fraud presents a challenge due to the imbalance between fraudulent and non-fraudulent data. The performance of the model is evaluated using metrics such as accuracy and F1 score. The current system employs Bayesian optimization techniques to refine LGBM and XGBoost models. The proposed model aims to identify consumer fraud by analysing purchasing patterns and historical data using machine learning methodologies, specifically adopting a classification approach. Tree-based methods, including tree-based bagging and boosting techniques such as LGBM, XGBoost, CatBoost, and deep learning, are utilized. The synthetic minority over-sampling technique (SMOTE) is used to balance the imbalanced data. The primary aim is to create a reliable fraud detection system that is suited to the e-commerce environment.
Research on Promoting the Upgrading Path Development of the Equipment Manufacturing Industry by Using Information Technology
Authors: Bai XueQing
Published: August 2024

This paper firstly examines the development history of China's equipment manufacturing industry and the research status quo of domestic and foreign information technology upgrading of equipment manufacturing industry, then gives the definition of information technology and equipment manufacturing industry upgrading, clearly points out the shortcomings of China's information technology development and analyses the mechanism of information technology upgrading of equipment manufacturing industry, and finally explores two paths for the upgrading of production equipment and upgrading of production processes, and gives differentiated solutions for regional development imbalance of the boosting path gives a differentiated programme. This paper provides theoretical references for the development of this field in China by exploring specific paths on the basis of the research on the mechanism of information technology's facilitating effect on the equipment manufacturing industry at home and abroad.
Bioerosion trace fossils on dinosaur bones from the Lago Colhué Huapi Formation, Upper Cretaceous of Central Patagonia, Argentina
Authors: Castaño Xavier Ezequiel , Casal Gabriel Andrés , Ibiricu Lucio Manuel
Published: August 2024

We describe for the first time in the Lago Colhué Huapi Formation (Coniacian–Maastricthian), south Central Patagonia, Argentina, continental bioerosion traces on dinosaur remains. Specifically, six different morphotypes, showing also different morphologic patterns, were identified. The preliminary identification of the trace makers include: crocodyliform, possibly a peirosaurid notosuchian (morphotypes A and B), a theropod dinosaur (morphotype C), and the activity of arthropod pupation (morphotype D), and insects such as termites and dermestids (morphotypes E and F). This study increases our knowledge about the biodiversity registered to the moment in the Lago Colhué Huapi Formation and specifically for the “middle section” of this formation, probably Santonian–early Maastrichtian in age. These bioerosion traces support a warm climate with periods of semi-aridity or at least drier conditions as it was proposed for this interval of time in this section of the formation. Keywords: bone modification, ichnofossils, Late Cretaceous.
Exploring the influences of virtual brand community members’ interaction on brand loyalty
Authors: Deng Lihong , Liu Fei , He Jing , Yin Wenwen , Kong Xiangyin
Published: August 2024

Background: With the rapid development of Internet technology and social media, a growing number of companies now not only transfer their traditional offline business interactions to online but also engage in online customer relationship management, market share expansion and brand building. Consumer interaction in the virtual brand community has become progressively more important in consumers’ purchase decision.Objectives: The purpose of establishing virtual brand community is to obtain brand loyalty, but the existing research rarely discusses the impact of member interaction on brand loyalty. To address this research gap, we explore the influence mechanism between virtual brand community member interaction and brand loyalty.Method: To verify the research hypothesis, we distributed and collected 393 valid questionnaires on wenjuan.com, one of the largest online questionnaire service companies in China.Results: Our results reveal that virtual brand community members’ interaction has a positive impact on brand loyalty. In addition, community identification also has a partial mediating effect. Moreover, media richness regulates the relationship between member interaction and community identification.Conclusion: This article mainly investigates the virtual brand community member interaction behaviours. We also explore the influences of different dimensions of virtual brand community interaction on community identification and member brand loyalty.Contribution: This article deepens our understanding of online platform members’ participance behaviours.
Advancements in Dravet Syndrome Therapeutics: A Comprehensive Look at Present and Future Treatment Horizons: A Focused Review
Authors: Mahesan Aakash , Kamila Gautam , Gulati Sheffali
Published: August 2024

Dravet syndrome (DS) is a developmental epileptic encephalopathy, characterized by fever-triggered focal or hemiclonic seizures at onset with various associated comorbidities like intellectual disability, gait abnormalities, and behavioral issues. It typically advances to drug-refractory epilepsy with multiple seizure semiology. In this review, we give a focused narrative on the treatment aspects of DS. We searched the PubMed database for articles on DS. More than 500 articles were reviewed, of which 55 relevant articles are included in this review. ClinicalTrials.gov database was also accessed for data on ongoing trials. Majority are caused by mutations in the SCN1A gene. Valproate and clobazam are the most commonly used traditional antiseizure medications. Stiripentol, fenfluramine, and cannabidiol are recently approved drugs with promising results. Ketogenic diet and vagus nerve stimulation are commonly tried nonpharmacologic modalities that have shown significant responses. Antisense oligonucleotides and viral vector-mediated gene transfer therapies are on the horizon. This review outlines the current existing treatment rationale, evidence for newly approved drugs, and the future scope of gene therapy in DS.
Inferior parietal lobule stimulation in task-specific focal hand dystonia: A randomized, crossover clinical trial
Authors: Bhadran Seetha Lekshmi , Reghu Anandapadmanabhan , Gupta Rajiv , Radhakrishnan Divya M. , Vishnoi Aayushi , Gupta Anu , Vishnu Venugopalan Y. , Upadhyay Ashish , Kumaran Senthil , Kumar Nand , Bhatia Renu , Bhatia Rohit , Singh Mamta Bhushan , Srivastava Achal K. , Srivastava Padma , Rajan Roopa
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the effect of inhibitory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) delivered to the left inferior parietal lobule (IPL) on the severity of task-specific focal hand dystonia.

METHODS:

In this randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind crossover study, participants received single sessions of low-frequency (1 Hz) inhibitory rTMS (1200 pulses) and sham stimulation to the left IPL. At baseline and after each session, we assessed the Writer’s Cramp Rating Scale (WCRS), kinematic analysis using an electrogoniometer, a torsiometer, and the patient-reported improvement on a Likert scale.

RESULTS:

We recruited 16 right-handed patients with task-specific focal hand dystonia [age: 33.3 ± 11.7 years, 13 male). The mean WCRS score at baseline was 5.8 ± 3.4 in group A (where first 1 Hz rTMS and then sham was applied) and 13.4 ± 5.2 in group B (where first sham and then 1 Hz rTMS were applied). An inhibitory rTMS protocol applied to the left IPL resulted in a statistically significant improvement in the WCRS total score [WCRS difference real minus sham mean (SD): −1 (1.3), (95% confidence interval (CI): −2, −1), p = 0.002] and writing movement score [WMS mean difference (SD): −1 (1.4), CI: (−2, 0), p = 0.005], irrespective of the sequence in which they received the intervention. Secondary outcomes were similar between the groups.

CONCLUSION:

In patients with task-specific focal hand dystonia, a single session of rTMS to the left IPL resulted in a modest reduction of focal hand dystonia severity. The results serve as a proof-of-concept for future studies to assess the clinical effects of multiple sessions of left IPL inhibition to modulate the abnormally hyperexcitable premotor–parietal–putaminal circuitry in task-specific focal hand dystonia.
Therapeutic Putty-based Hand Strengthening Exercises to Improve Hand Function and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Choudhry Dimple , Singh Harpreet , Yadav Joginder , Dev Savarna , Kalra Sheetal
Published: August 2024

Context:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) primarily affects the hands, leading to disabling joint abnormalities and reduced muscle strength, profoundly impacting hand function and overall quality of life (QOL).

Aim:

The aim of this study was to find the effect of therapeutic putty-based hand exercises on hand function and QOL in patients with chronic RA.

Setting and Design:

It was an experimental study conducted at the College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak.

Subjects and Methods:

In this study, 206 chronic RA patients were randomly split into two groups. Group A (control) received conventional physiotherapy care including hot fomentation, joint protection advice, active exercises, and splinting. Group B (experimental) engaged in hand strengthening exercises with 85 g of therapeutic putty alongside conventional physiotherapy. Key outcomes assessed grip and key pinch strength, hand function (Short Form of the Score for the Assessment and Quantification of Chronic Rheumatic Affections of the Hands), and QOL (WHO-BREF) at baseline, 4th, 8th, and 12thweeks.

Statistical Analysis:

Effect of treatment comparison was done with one-way analysis of variance followed byposthocanalysis.

Results:

The experimental group showed superior outcomes for grip, key strength, and hand function (P= 0.000). Regarding the QOL, improvements were observed in the physical component at the 4thweek (P= 0.003) and in both the 8thand 12thweeks (P= 0.000). The psychological, social, and environmental components improved significantly in the 8thand 12thweeks (P< 0.005).

Conclusion:

A therapeutic putty-based strength training program as an addition to usual care is a worthwhile, low-cost intervention that helps improve function, disability, and QOL.
Implications of Countermovement Jump in Agility and Sprint Acceleration in Hockey Players
Authors: Tiwari Rahul , Kumar Harish
Published: August 2024

Background:

The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between the Kinematic parameter (Peak Velocity during Counter Movement Jump (CMJ)) with Agility Run and Short Sprint Acceleration Run.

Material and Method:

Total of 124 (66 males and 58 females) hockey trainees performed CMJ on Force Platform followed by 5-m short sprint acceleration and 6 m × 10 m shuttle run. Pearson’s correlation was calculated, and the level of significance was kept at P ≤ 0.05.

Results:

The correlation of peak velocity with short sprint acceleration run and agility run was found as r = −0.542 and r = −0.457, respectively, for all subjects, while male hockey trainees demonstrated the values of r = −0.794 and −0.699, whereas the female hockey trainees indicated the values of r = −0.632 and r = −0.575 with short sprint acceleration run and agility run, respectively.

Conclusion:

The present study concluded that peak velocity had a linear correlation with short sprint acceleration run as well as agility run. This could be a fruitful result for coaches as well as players to inculcate the vertical Jump regime in their training program so as to improve the performance of the players.
Critical local well-posedness of the nonlinear Schrödinger equation on the torus
Authors: Kwak Beomjong , Kwon Soonsik
Published: August 2024

In this paper, we study the local well-posedness of nonlinear Schrödinger equations on tori

\mathbb{T}^{d}

at the critical regularity. We focus on cases where the nonlinearity

|u|^{a}u

is nonalgebraic with small

a>0

. We prove the local well-posedness for a wide range covering the mass-supercritical regime. Moreover, we supplementarily investigate the regularity of the solution map. In pursuit of lowering

a

, we prove a bilinear estimate for the Schrödinger operator on tori

\mathbb{T}^{d}

, which enhances previously known multilinear estimates. We design a function space adapted to the new bilinear estimate and a package of Strichartz estimates, which is not based on conventional atomic spaces.
Logarithmic terms in discrete heat kernel expansions in the quadrant
Authors: Elvey Price Andrew , Nessmann Andreas , Raschel Kilian
Published: August 2024

In the context of lattice walk enumeration in cones, we consider the number of walks in the quarter plane with fixed starting and ending points, prescribed step-set, and given length. After renormalisation, this number may be interpreted as a discrete heat kernel in the quadrant. We propose a new method to compute complete asymptotic expansions of these numbers of walks as their length tends to infinity, based on two main ingredients: explicit expressions for the underlying generating functions in terms of elliptic Jacobi theta functions along with a duality known as Jacobi transformation. This duality allows us to pass from a classical Taylor expansion of the series to an expansion at the critical point of the model. We work through two examples. First, we present our approach on the well-known Kreweras model, which is algebraic, and show how to obtain a complete asymptotic expansion in this case. We then consider a more generic (so-called infinite group) model and find the associated complete asymptotic expansion. In this second case, we prove the existence of logarithmic terms in the asymptotic expansion, and we relate the coefficients appearing in the expansion to polyharmonic functions. To our knowledge, this is the first time that logarithmic terms have been observed in the asymptotics of a class of lattice walks confined to a quadrant.