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Godel, Escherian Staircase and Possibility of Quantum Wormhole With Liquid Crystalline Phase of Iced-Water - Part I: Theoretical Underpinning
Authors: Christianto Victor , Chandra T Daniel , Smarandache Florentin
Published: January 2024

As a senior physicist colleague and our friend, Robert N. Boyd, wrote in a journal (JCFA, Vol. 1,. 2, 2022), Our  universe is but one page in a large book [4]. For example, things and Beings can travel between Universes,  intentionally or unintentionally. In this short remark, we revisit and offer short remark to Neil’s ideas and trying to  connect them with geometrization of musical chords as presented by D. Tymoczko and others, then to Escher  staircase and then to Jacob’s ladder which seems to point to possibility to interpret Jacob’s vision as described in the  ancient book of Genesis as inter dimensional or heavenly staircase, e.g. an inter dimensional bridge between heaven  and earth (see also classic book: Hofstadter, Godel, Escher, Bach). Jacob’s vision of angels going down to earth from  that staircase has been depicted for instance in William Blake art etc. In our communication with others via physics  literature and discussions etc, we came to several conclusions as follows: Firstly, possibility of quantum wormhole  effect to mirror particle universe, which sometimes it is termed non-orientable wormhole. While such mirror particles  effect have been more than 50 years predicted with the so-called parity violation (cf. Lee & Yang, 1950s), and that is  called symmetry breaking. Secondly, a series of extended experiments on laser irradiated cold water may suggest  possible transition from a phase of water to be at least partially fourth phase of water, which may be composed of  crystalline water (see e.g. Gerald Pollack, and also Harold Aspden on liquid crystalline). If we can imagine laser  cooling effect can be done in protracted time, then we can achieve a physical representation of Aspden‘s liquid  crystalline. Therefore, in subsequent article (Part II) we outlined simple model of such an effect of tunneling via  quantum liquid crystalline Universe, which may likely be modeled with iced-water. It is interesting to remark here  that certain experiments by Stockholm University scientists have shown that X-ray triggered water can exhibit  properties just like liquid crystal (cf. PRL, 2020). That is why we consider it possible that there can be quantum phase  transition where liquid water (comprised of iced cubes and water) can exhibit effects such as tunneling in quantum  liquid crystalline Universe. Last but not least, we admit that what we outlined here is just an initial phase; and if you  wish, perhaps we can call such experiments as “wormhole-at-lab” experiments (abbreviated: WHALE).
Development of Al2014/Nano CarbonBlack Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites
Authors: Ghogge Rajashekar , Kenchamarappa  , Pruthviraj R D
Published: January 2024

Nano-metal-matrix composites (NMCs) are novel composite materials in which nano-phase  such as nano-particles, nano-rods, nano-structured materials are reinforced with metals or  alloys to improve the physical, mechanical, wear and other properties. The results of previous works have shown that the addition of nanoclay reinforcement to aluminium alloys has improved the hardness, tensile strength and Young’s modulus. Hence, the  present work is focused on development and characterisation of nanoclay reinforced  NMCs. Evaluating the effect of the reinforcement on the important physical properties such as corrosion properties studies were carried out. The recorded results from all tests were discussed in detail with supporting evidences. Optical microstructures confirmed the  incorporation of Carbon black in Al matrix. Grain size measurement was done by two phase linear analysis method and the SEM, optical microscopy and XRD were used to observe the  microstructure for CB dispersion and the particulate distribution in the composites. It was  observed that the distribution of CB particles in the matrix was even without any visible  accumulation. It was noticed that there was an increase in density of the MMCs with the  increase in the weight percentage of the reinforcement. The corrosion by weight loss of the  composite decreased with increase in the weight percentage of the reinforcement. The  conclusions drawn indicatethe important results and outcome of the work.
Godel, Escherian Staircase and Possibility of Quantum Wormhole With Liquid Crystalline Phase of Iced-Water - Part II: Experiment Description
Authors: Christianto Victor , Chandra T Daniel , Smarandache Florentin
Published: January 2024

The present article was partly inspired by G. Pollack’s book, and also Dadoloff, Saxena & Jensen (2010). As a senior  physicist colleague and our friend, Robert N. Boyd, wrote in a journal (JCFA, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2022), for example, things  and Beings can travel between Universes, intentionally or unintentionally [4]. In this short remark, we revisit and  offer short remark to Neil Boyd’s ideas and trying to connect them with geometry of musical chords as presented by  D. Tymoczko and others, then to Escherian staircase and then to Jacob’s ladder which seems to pointto possibility to  interpret Jacob’s vision as described in the ancient book of Genesis as interdimensional staircase, e.g. an  interdimensional bridge between heaven and earth (cf. classic book: Hofstadter, Godel, Escher, Bach). Jacob’s vision of  angels going down to earth from that staircase has been depicted for instance in William Blake art etc. In our  communication with others via physics literature and discussions etc, we came to several conclusions as follows:  Firstly, possibility of wormhole effect to mirror particle universe, which sometimes it is termed non-orientable  wormhole. While such mirror particles effect have been more than 50 years predicted with the so-called parity  violation (cf. Lee & Yang, 1950s), and that is called symmetry breaking. Secondly, a series of extended experiments on  laser irradiated cold water may suggest possible transition from a phase of water to be at least partially fourth phase  of water, which may be composed of crystalline water (see e.g. Gerald Pollack, and also Harold Aspden on liquid  crystalline). If we can imagine laser cooling effect can be done in protracted time, then we can achieve a physical  representation of Aspden‘s liquid crystalline. Therefore, in this article we outline a series of simple experiments of  laser irradiated iced-water along with beryl and selenite crystals in order to see possibility of such a quantum  tunneling via quantum liquid crystalline Universe hypothesis, which may likely be modeled with iced-water. It is  interesting to remark here that certain experiments by Stockholm University scientists have shown that X-ray  triggered water can exhibit properties just like liquid crystal (cf. PRL, 2020). That is why we consider it possible that  there can be quantum phase transition where liquid water (comprised of iced cubes and water) can exhibit effects  such as tunneling in quantum liquid crystalline Universe. Last but not least, we admit that what we outlined here is  just aninitial phase; and if you wish, perhaps we can call such experiments as “wormhole-at-lab” experiments  (abbreviated: WHALE).
Rabi Waves for Excitation of Quantum Nanoantenna with Electrically Controlled Radiation Pattern and Its Application
Authors: Kumar Abhinandan , Kumar Nabin
Published: January 2024

Rabi waves for the excitation of quantum nanoantennas with electrically controlled  radiation and frequency characteristics were studied. The operational frequency of the  visible range was based on the high frequency component of the current. The low  frequency component and its operational frequency was in the terahertz range. The  feature of the Rabi wave antenna depends on the carrier frequency on the  electromagnetic field intensity. The contribution of high order magnetic multipoles  became essential. The radiation properties of an antenna were the same as the ideal  magnetic dipole. The antenna frequency spectrum corresponded to the amplitude  modulated Rabi oscillations. The high frequency current was in the optical range in the  vicinity of the quantum transition frequency. The radiation field of the nano antenna  was considered equivalent to the field of magnetic dipole placed in the centre of current  ring and oriented orthogonal to the ring plane. The equivalence was consequence of the  electrical smallness of the antenna over the working range of frequency. The results  obtained were in good agreement with previous results.
Classical Wave Equation: A Gross Error in Mathematics and Physics
Authors: Kalanov Temur Z
Published: January 2024

A detailed proof of the incorrectness of the classical wave equation is proposed. The correct  methodological basis for the proof is the unity of formal logic and rational dialectics. The proof  leads to the following irrefutable statement: the classical wave equation and the derivation of the  classical wave equation are a gross error in mathematics and physics. The proof of this statement  is based on the following irrefutable main results: (1) The first gross error is the following  approximate relationship: “sine of angle is approximately equal to tangent of angle; cosine of  angle is approximately equal to 1”. This relationship means (implies) that the quantity of the  angle and the right-angled triangle do not exist. Consequently, the relationship between the  tangent of the angle and the derivative of the displacement with respect to coordinate does not  exist; (2) The second gross error is that the second-order derivative of the displacement with  respect to coordinate does not exist, because the dimensions of displacement and coordinate are  “meter”, the first-order derivative of the displacement with respect to coordinate is  dimensionless quantity (i.e. the first-order derivative of the displacement respect to coordinate  has no the dimension “meter”); (3) The third gross error is that the first-order derivative of the  displacement with respect to coordinate cannot be expanded into the Taylor series, because the  second-order derivative of the displacement with respect to coordinate does not exist; (4) The  fourth gross error is as follows: (a) the left side of the wave equation contains the condition that  time is a variable quantity, and the coordinate is a constant quantity; (b) the right side of the  wave equation contains the condition that time is a constant, and the coordinate is a variable.  This means (implies) that the equation contains contradictory conditions (propositions).  Therefore, the equation represents a violation of the formal-logical law of the lack (absence) of  contradiction; (5) The fifth gross error is that the standard derivation of the equation relies on the  following false theories: negative number theory, complex numbers theory, trigonometry, vector  calculus, differential calculus, and Newton's second law. Thus, the classical wave equation does  not satisfy the criterion of truth and is not a scientific achievement.
Convergence theorems in new generalized type of metric spaces and their applications ∗
Authors: Ahmed M A , Kamal A , Abd-Ela Asmaa M
Published: January 2024

In the present paper we introduce a new generalized type of metric spaces called the right quasi-metric spaces. We state and prove convergence theorems to a fixed point for any map in these spaces. Finally, we give applications of our results. These results generalize the corresponding results in M. A. Ahmed and F. M. Zeyada (On con vergence of a sequence in complete metric spaces and its applications to some iterates of quasi-nonexpansive mappings, J. Math. Anal. Appl., 274(1), 458–465, 2002).
Postgraduate students' approaches to E-resources in the Academic Library with Reference to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Beula C Catherin , Balasubramanian P
Published: January 2024

Electronic sources are faster and easier to use than print indexes when finding information. We can search multiple  files simultaneously faster than flipping through book pages. Plus, we could save our searches and resources for  future use. Electronic resources are updated more frequently than print materials, too. One of the biggest benefits of  electronic resources is that they can be accessed from anywhere with dial-up access, which is great for people who  can't attend the library in person. The researcher took the initiative to analyse the P.G. students' approaches to e resources available in the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Library at Tirunelveli. The researcher constructed  a strong questionnaire based on previous studies and consulted with field experts. The research supervisor made  some corrections in the light of the field experts. The researcher randomly selected 150 P.G. students from the study  area and distributed the questionnaire. The researcher received only 120 fully completed questionnaires from the  respondents.
Use of Electronic Resources by the Faculty Members of Two Government Colleges of Capital, Sikkim: A Study
Authors: Bhutia Sangay Lhamu , Babu M Suresh
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study assessed the use of electronic resources by the faculty members who are currently employed  in two government colleges in capital of Sikkim. The purpose of this paper is to explain readers about many kinds of  electronic resources, as well as the benefits, frequency, barriers, and of using them. Methodology: Out the 167  questionnaires that were developed for this study, only 157 were completed and returned by a faculty member of two  government institutions with a response. The data was analysed using a table and chart. Findings: Since many  faculty members are engaged in research programme there has been a noticeable rise in the usage of e-journals. In  addition to instructional activities, research activities have also been enhanced. These include conducting literature  reviews, writing reports, locating research, and turning in reports on time. Faculty members use these tools mostly  from home because it is always available and accessible. Furthermore, it was discovered that two government  colleges' faculties are well-versed in e-resources. Originality / Value: The study's conclusions will be instructive  and useful in determining the best course for making greater use of electronic resources. The study concludes that  faculty members of government colleges, Sikkim are currently depending heavily on electronic resources for their  information needs. The findings and technique can be used to make comparisons.
The Role of Libraries in Academic Institutes and Universities of India: A Survey of Online Portals
Authors: Krishna K M , Murugan K
Published: January 2024

An online survey has been made to study the role of Libraries in prestigious Institute and University web portals of  India. Leading Institute and University portals of India have been studied and evaluated with the functioning of  Libraries for dissemination of knowledge resources in the parent Institution. Many of academic Institutions  &Universities have now been bringing Libraries under top Header as Library / Central Library / e -Resources /  Digital Library / Library & Information Center /e -Library etc. at par with Teaching, Research and Education  system of learning. The study suggests that many Libraries of Institution/ University are envisaged by facilities /  central facilities / infrastructure /quick links / student/ campus /facilities /life/ student welfare / student corner/  popular links / information desk / student information / services / support facilities /explore facilities / fraternities  either at the Header or Footer side of Institutional web portals for awareness & location. Besides library abilities,  librarians must have multidisciplinary academic interactive skills to deliver lectures, promote educational trainings  and decision making power to recommend procurement plans for any resources/items / services and works in the  meeting with Chairman. The study implicates there is need to implement Library Resource Learning Center, Digital  Resource Learning Centre, Educational Resource Learning Centre etc. With the adoption of trending technologies,  the concept of Library and Information Science (LIS) subject has also been metamorphosed and contemplating with  ICT based Library Management and Information Services (LMIS) ensuring parity and compatibility with existing  work culture of any Library / E - library / Digital Library/Mobile Library system and services. The study highlights  library at the executive levels , many of the Institutions and Universities are more concerned with designations  like Director General /Director / Deputy Director / Professor / Assistant Professor (LIS) ,Chief Librarian/  Librarian / University Librarian / Head Librarian / Deputy Librarian / Associate Librarian/Asstt Librarian & Library officer / Officer In charge to justify the works of Library Management and Information Services. With seamless participation of multidisciplinary academic teachers/officers can streamline parity of job structure with  equal opportunities and accountability to support and justify common administrative work culture of library system and services irrespective of Library and Information Science (LIS) subject concerned. Libraries should not remain  with collections or warehouse of resources but also execute efficient, effective services among user, for this, a
Tracking the Impact and Trends in Water Resources Research in India: A Scientometric Analysis
Authors: Singh Harpreet , Arya Richa , Jaiswal Babita
Published: January 2024

This study intends to analyse the research trends, growth, and collaboration patterns in the field of Water Resources  in India. The source for the data collection is the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection Database. A total of 797  publications published during the period from 2016 to 2021 satisfying these search criteria were pulled out to  perform further analysis. This study revealed that Water Resources Management is the most productive journal  with 26 articles (3.26%), followed by Arabian Journal of Geosciences 22 (2.76%), Environmental Earth Sciences 21  (2.63%) publications got 2nd and 3rd rank respectively. the year 2020 highest number of articles 236 (29%) were  published on water resources followed by the year 2019 with 149 (18.69%).The Most productive author Malik,  Anurag from Punjab Agricultural University is in the top position with 16 (2.007%) published articles. 177  (22.2%) of the total publication have two authored contributions taking the first position. Indian Institute of  Technology Bombay published the highest number of articles i.e., 48 (6.02%) occupy 1st rank. Department of  Science & Technology India funded 6.27%of published articles in the field of Water Resources Research.USA has  the highest number of collaborative research work with India. China comes second with AFI value of 8.50. The  Internationalization Index of Indian Water Resources literature is 73.77.Co-operative efforts show that there are 580  scientific links created between other countries, depicting most publications collaborated with authors from more  than two countries.
Role of UGC- INFLIBNET to enhance Higher Education
Authors: Kathuria Kiran , Kaur Amandeep
Published: January 2024

For the benefit of their users, libraries and information centers are preserving a significant amount of electronic data  or information in the form of text, images, and numbers. All material is distributed via CD-ROM, DVD, Internet,  etc. regardless to where the computer is located or how it is stored. The function of digital libraries in the modern  information world, as well as new opportunities and challenges for library services. An electronic collection of  physical or digital materials that may also be found elsewhere will be referred to as a digital library. These materials  must be complete works that permit full cognitive and practical involvement from people. On the Internet, there are  many resources that are accessible for free, and there are also many commercial resources that libraries can subscribe  to for a set fee. Many academic libraries in India have consortia-based subscriptions to electronic tools. INFLIBNET  is operating consortia like e-ShodhSindhu at University level and N-List Program at College level throughout the  India. This paper will discuss the major initiatives/ program taken or organized by University Grant Commission  to promote higher education.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CONJUNCTIVAL GROWTH AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT JINJA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL EYE CLINIC. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors: Kiwanuka Lwerere Andrew , Alimwenda Viola
Published: January 2024

Purpose of the study
To examine the factors associated with conjunctival growth among patients aged 26 years and above attending the health care services at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital eye clinic.
Study methods
The study used a cross-sectional design employing quantitative methods of data collection. One hundred and one (101) respondents were chosen for the study and data was presented using frequency tables, pie charts, graphs, figures, and texts.
Principal findings
From a total of 101 respondents, the associated factors were 64(63.37%) had never used sunglasses and 71(70.29%) reported having never been diagnosed with a chronic illness, 66.34% reported having family members with a history of conjunctival growths.
Conclusion
The study established that, the associated factors for conjunctival growths are, exposure to ultra violet sunlight rays, people who smoke, family history, use of sunglasses. Surgical removal of the growth is the most effective means of management and also use of eye drops to manage in case of inflammation.
Recommendations
Equip all hospitals and health Centers with the necessary equipment. Recruit more eye health workers to different Health centers. Organize Continuous Medical Education (CMEs) about conjunctival growths and their management.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CORNEAL ULCER AMONG PATIENTS RECEIVING EYE CARE SERVICES AT EYE DEPARTMENT, JINJA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors: Nakisitu Joyce , Alimwenda Violah
Published: January 2024

Introduction
The aim of the study was factors associated with corneal ulcers among patients receiving eye care services at JRRH.
Specific objectives
the specific objectives were; to find out demographic and family factors, socioeconomic factors, and predisposing factors associated with corneal ulcers among patients receiving eye care services at among patients receiving eye care services at JRRH.
Methodology
A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted. 
Study methods. A hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study methodology was used. Data was collected from 60 patients’ questionnaires of those who had corneal ulcers at JRRH. The data was collected using questionnaires and was presented in tables, figures, and narratives.
Results
on predisposing factors the research revealed that the majority 83.3% of the patients who had corneal ulcers had a history of TEM use,80% had a history of trauma, and 66.7% with no protective gear at work, on the demographic factors; majority by 80% Lived in rural areas,66.3% were male and 51.6% were illiterates.
Conclusion
According to the study, most of the patients who had corneal ulcers lacked awareness of the effects of TEM use, had a history of trauma mostly from places of work because they had no eyewear which predisposed them to corneal ulcers, males engaged in risk activities e.g. motorcyclists, mining and farming.
Recommendations
Regular eye health education on TEM use, protective gear use, extensive training of community health personnel on primary screening, management, and referral of corneal ulcer patients.  Ministry of Health together with other non-government organizations should make eye care services available at PHC centers, more OCOs, Ophthalmologists, and Opticians should be trained and employed to allow quick access to extensive management.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREVALENCE OF OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM AMONG NEONATES RECEIVING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT JINJA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
Authors: Byaruhanga Amos , Agengo Claire , Alimwenda Violet
Published: January 2024

Background
The study delved into Ophthalmia Neonatorum (ON), a neonatal eye infection primarily caused by Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis. The research, conducted at JRRH in Eastern Uganda, aims to determine the prevalence of ON among neonates receiving healthcare services.
Methodology
A cross-sectional quantitative approach was employed, focusing on neonates with ON through a convenient sampling process.
Results
The prevalence of Ophthalmia Neonatorum is highest 20(50%) in the eastern region,  followed by northern 10(25%), then central 6(15%), and then Western 4(10%). The majority of neonates with ON were aged 1-7 days, presenting with symptoms like discharge, redness, swollen eyelids, and tearing. Bilateral eye involvement was more prevalent than unilateral. The prevalence of ON was notably higher in the Eastern region compared to other regions studied, possibly influenced by the geographical focus of the research.
Conclusion
The study identified the prevalence of ON among neonates at JRRH, emphasizing the Eastern region's higher incidence. The majority of neonates with ON were from the Eastern region, while a history of sexually transmitted diseases was associated with the infection.
Recommendation
Community awareness campaigns to enhance early prevention through healthcare workers, village health teams, and various communication channels are recommended.
PromptER: Prompt Contrastive Learning for Generalized Entity Resolution
Authors: Dai Chaofan , Tang Qideng , Ma Wubin , Wu Yahui , Zhou Haohao , Ding Huahua
Published: January 2024

Entity resolution (ER), which aims to identify whether data records from various sources refer to the same real-world entity, is a crucial part of data integration systems. Traditional ER solutions assumes that data records are stored in relational tables with an aligned schema. However, in practical applications, it is common that data records to be matched may have different formats (e.g., relational, semi-structured, or textual types). In order to support ER for data records with varying formats, Generalized Entity Resolution has been proposed and has recently gained much attention. In this paper, we propose PromptER, a model based on pre-trained language models that offers an efficient and effective approach to accomplish Generalized Entity Resolution tasks. PromptER starts with a supervised contrastive learning process to train a Transformer encoder, which is afterward used for blocking and fine-tuned for matching. Specially, in the record embedding process, PromptER uses the proposed prompt embedding technique to better utilized the pre-trained language model layers and avoid embedding bias. Morever, we design a novel data augmentation method and an evaluation method to enhance the performance of the proposed model. We conduct experiments on the Generalized Entity Resolution dataset Machamp and the results show that PromptER significantly outperforms other state-of-art methods in the blocking and matching tasks.
Visual AI and Linguistic Intelligence through Steerability and Composability
Authors: Noever David , Noever Samantha Elizabeth Miller
Published: January 2024

This study explores the capabilities of multimodal large language models (LLMs) in handling challenging multistep tasks that integrate language and vision, focusing on model steerability, composability, and the application of long-term memory and context understanding. The problem addressed is the LLM's ability (Nov 2023 GPT-4 Vision Preview) to manage tasks that require synthesizing visual and textual information, especially where stepwise instructions and sequential logic are paramount. The research presents a series of 14 creatively and constructively diverse tasks, ranging from AI Lego Designing to AI Satellite Image Analysis, designed to test the limits of current LLMs in contexts that previously proved difficult without extensive memory and contextual understanding. Key findings from evaluating 800 guided dialogs include notable disparities in task completion difficulty. For instance, 'Image to Ingredient AI Bartender' (Low difficulty) contrasted sharply with 'AI Game Self-Player' (High difficulty), highlighting the LLM's varying proficiency in processing complex visual data and generating coherent instructions. Tasks such as 'AI Genetic Programmer' and 'AI Negotiator' showed high completion difficulty, emphasizing challenges in maintaining context over multiple steps. The results underscore the importance of developing LLMs that combine long-term memory and contextual awareness to mimic human-like thought processes in complex problemsolving scenarios.
Examining the Relationship between Authoritative Parenting Style and Drug Dependence among PWUDs: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy
Authors: Ader Mohamad Ahsan P. , Cruz John Mark F. Dela , Paudac Moh’d Al-Majid M. , Ramos Jeassa Mae M. , Manaois Jason O. , Filipinas Tristan I. , Tomawis Melhammid C. , Barros Maria Leorupee R.
Published: January 2024

This study examines the mediation model between authoritative parenting style, self-efficacy, and drug dependence. The hypothesis infers that self-efficacy mediates the relationship between authoritative parenting style and drug dependence among Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) admitted to a rehabilitation center. Data was collected from 104 PWUDs who voluntarily participated in the study with consent after securing approval from the center’s chief hospital. The Drug Use Disorder Identification Test (DUDIT), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Parenting Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) were the tools utilized in this study. Descriptive analyses were conducted to examine the demographic characteristics of the sample. Pearson correlation analyses were employed to assess the relationships between authoritative parenting, self-efficacy, and drug use dependence. Thereafter, a mediation analysis was performed to test the proposed model. The results presented an association between authoritative parenting style and self-efficacy, while drug use dependence was negatively correlated with authoritative parenting style. The authoritative parenting style has a direct effect on self-efficacy, while the direct path of the authoritative parenting style and drug dependence is non-significant. Despite not establishing the assumed causal relationship of the model, the insignificance gives light to a nuanced understanding of the complexity of drug use dependency. It paved the way for the need for future research to explore alternative models, delve into additional factors, and explore factors that may influence this relationship in a more favorable light.
The Moderating Effects of Social Media Networking Usage on Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among Filipino High School Students
Authors: Gumabay Mar-ju Delon O. , Laconde Char Mae J. , Meneses Grace Lou Marie C. , Manaois Jason O.
Published: January 2024

Teenage years are often the subject of considerable interest for researchers and practitioners of education as children experience the psychological turmoil and transition that often accompanies this period of development. Knowing the teen’s behavior and how they cope with adversity by using social media networking to help them with academic challenges would be beneficial. The study is a moderation model research that will investigate the moderating variable Social Media Networking Usage influences the independent variable Adversity Quotient and its relationship on our dependent variable Academic Performance among High School students. The result of the study showed that social media does not moderate its relationship. The findings suggest that Social Media has become the new normal, everyone is using it to get information and it is not limited to improving academics alone, it may not be a significant variable to influence AQ. There might be other external factors aside from social media that need to be examined like family, peers, age, demographics. The study contributes to AQ as predictor to academic performance and achievement literatures by introducing social media as one of the many variables that may have an influence on the relationship of AQ and academic performance.
Be Kind With Nature: A Case of Terrace Farming in Dieng Plateau, Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Wahono Francis , Puspitawati Theresia
Published: January 2024

“Be kind to nature” is a prescription describing how the peasants practising terrace farming in the Dieng plateau in Central Java, Indonesia, might overcome and even halt the processes of heavy soil erosion in the mountainous landscape. The Dieng Plateau was originally a vast, ancient caldera of a semi-active volcano that now constitutes fertile terrain endangered by modern farming. Our question is: based upon the wisdom of our ancestors, could the old but more nature-friendly methods of farming represent a new, wise and sustainable solution? Two communities, Sikunang and Upper Wadaslintang, are analysed to provide us with prompts for tackling this question.
Nuevas miradas sobre la historia del gas en la Europa Latina
Authors: Rodríguez-Martín Nuria , Mirás Araujo Jesús
Published: January 2024

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Las empresas de gas en España y Portugal en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX: orígenes y consolidación
Authors: Vázquez-Fariñas María , Sampaio Maria da Luz , Castro-Valdivia Mariano , Matés-Barco Juan Manuel
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo ofrece un análisis comparativo de las empresas del gas existentes en la Península Ibérica a lo largo de la segunda mitad del siglo XIX. Para ello, se ha buscado información sobre esta materia en archivos, bibliotecas y hemerotecas. Concretamente, el trabajo estudia el origen de este sector en España y Portugal en la década de los cuarenta y el proceso de consolidación de esta industria hasta finales de la centuria decimonónica, analizando las principales características del mismo, las empresas dedicadas a este negocio y el proceso de introducción de la iluminación por gas en dichos territorios.
Galba: de usurpador a emperador. La construcción de su legitimidad
Authors: Castillo Pascual Pepa
Published: January 2024

La revuelta que inició en la Galia el gobernador de la Lugdunense, Julio Vindex, significó el final de Nerón y el nombramiento de un nuevo emperador, Galba. Era la primera vez que triunfaba una sublevación y que un usurpador, que no pertenecía a la familia imperial, vestía la púrpura. Este artículo analiza cómo la propaganda del nuevo emperador justificó la revuelta y le transformó en un emperador legítimo.
La turistificación y las nuevas lógicas capitalistas. Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Calderón-Fajardo Víctor , Nuevo-López Abraham
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo principal la definición y cuestionamiento del concepto de turistificación y de sus implicaciones a nivel socioeconómico y territorial, en particular en el caso específico de la Costa del Sol (Málaga, España). El trabajo utiliza para ello el método de la revisión bibliográfica sistemática. El artículo concluye que la turistificación es producto de las lógicas capitalistas dominantes de las que el turismo hegemónico es una expresión más; de esta forma, el turismo actual es una vía de acumulación y reproducción del capital que lleva aparejado todo un proceso de desposesión, gentrificación y mutación del espacio geográfico en beneficio de las mencionadas lógicas.
Una de las dos Españas: liberales contra absolutistas en la proclamación de la constitución gaditana en Cartagena de Indias (1820)
Authors: Cuño Bonito Justo
Published: January 2024

La investigación analiza la proclamación de la constitución de Cádiz en Cartagena de Indias a través, fundamentalmente, de un conjunto de fuentes primarias, inéditas, que describen con detalle el enfrentamiento de dos facciones del ejército de la monarquía hispánica. Como objetivo, se busca contextualizar el enfrentamiento y analizar el origen y consecuencias de las disputas entre los bandos en conflicto que defendieron dos proyectos antagónicos, el liberal y el absolutista. Estos proyectos establecieron, al tiempo, dos planes disímiles en sus ideas de reconstrucción del sistema de dominación colonial en América, tal y como se constata en esta investigación.
L’Opéra de Paris de Charles Garnier. Un escenario para la literatura y el cine
Authors: González Chávez Carmen Milagros , Sola Antequera Domingo
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo estudia la Ópera de París de Garnier, especialmente aquellas partes del edificio que constituyen el escenario descrito por Leroux para contar la historia de El Fantasma de la Ópera y que, a su vez, han sido fuente de inspiración para las distintas adaptaciones cinematográficas posteriores. Nos centramos en la teoría de Garnier sobre la arquitectura de los teatros/óperas, así como en la creación literaria de Leroux, para contrastarlas con algunos de los filmes que adaptaron la obra de este y que muestran la estrecha relación entre la literatura, el cine y la arquitectura, que, en general, respetaron las tesis del arquitecto francés.
Víctor L. Alonso Delgado (ed.), A causa de la lucha celebrada en San Bartolomé de Geneto (1834), Instituto de Estudios Canarios, La Laguna, 2023, 201 págs., ISBN: 978-84-09-45222-4
Authors: Hernández González Manuel
Published: January 2024

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Juan Pablo Rojas Bustamante, La orden de predicadores en Salamanca durante la Baja Edad Media. Estudio histórico-artístico del convento medieval de San Esteban, Centro de Estudios Salmantinos, Salamanca, 2023, 216 págs., ISBN: 978-84-86820-63-3
Authors: Herrera-Vicente Javier
Published: January 2024

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Francisco J. Moreno Díaz del Campo, La vida al por menor. Cultura material de moriscos y cristianos viejos en la Castilla del siglo xvi, Universidad de Valencia, Biblioteca de Estudios Moriscos, Valencia, 2023, 393 págs. ilus. color, ISBN: 978-84-1118-255-3
Authors: Serrano-Niza Dolores
Published: January 2024

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Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence: Intersections and Educational Implications
Authors: Gadanidis George , Li Li , Tan Jonathan
Published: January 2024

Educational jurisdictions worldwide are integrating AI education in their curricula, across grades K-12, and across subject areas, with a focus on AI applications, societal implications, and AI ethics. Jurisdictions also focusing on how AI works and how AI is developed are realizing that AI relies heavily on mathematical algorithms. The jurisdictions that are advancing K-12 AI mathematics curricula to prepare students to understand and apply the mathematics concepts used by AI systems are focused on grades 11-12 courses. This paper investigates how AI mathematics curricula may be designed for younger grades. First, we take a close look at the nature of a neural network and identify the mathematics typically used. Second, we review K-12 AI curricula in Canada and internationally and note that they lack a focus on AI mathematics. Third, we offer examples of how we may engage students across grades with mathematics used in the neural networks. Last, we look at future directions of AI mathematics education and research. Neural networks are not the only approach to AI, and there is more to AI than neural networks. However, neural networks have led to impressive progress in the field of AI, such as the development of large language models like ChatGPT. For our paper, focusing on neural networks gives us a sufficient starting point for addressing the questions we raise. This paper contributes to conversations about the intersection of AI education and mathematics education, and the development and research of AI mathematics curricula and teaching and learning resources across K-12.
Distrito tecnológico de innovación inteligente para la ciudad de Barquisimeto, diagnóstico para una propuesta
Authors: Gallardo Dalaudier Stephanie Denise , Gimenez Caripa Moises Alejandro , Mendez Fuenmayor Mayra Alejandra , Pacheco González Carlos Eduardo
Published: January 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo realizar un diagnóstico y análisis preliminar del contexto urbano en la zona industrial de la ciudad de Barquisimeto, Venezuela, a fin de detectar la factibilidad de realizar una posterior propuesta de diseño de un distrito tecnológico de innovación inteligente. Para ello, se aplicó una encuesta a las personas que laboran en organismos públicos y privados, así como instituciones universitarias ubicados en las zonas aledañas a las zonas industriales. La aplicación del instrumento, y el procesamiento de los datos, posicionaron que la propuesta de un diseño del distrito tecnológico de innovación inteligente es una oferta que, en su dimensión, se proyecta como un espacio urbano con infraestructura clave para el desarrollo, la innovación, la creación o transferencia tecnológica y la sostenibilidad que beneficia a la ciudad. De hecho, en los registros y análisis dispuestos en el presente trabajo se pudo apreciar que la muestra seleccionada en un 80 % sostuvo que la cercanía entre empresas de tecnología contribuye al progreso económico y social
Method for optimizing anthropogenic risks of electrical installations
Authors: Nikolsky Oleg , Faranosov Vadim , Motorin Ivan , Uskov Evgeniy
Published: January 2024

Currently, the creation of processes for the functioning of human-machine systems of the “Ch-E-S” type in terms of efficiency and reliability is the most popular area in the field of automation, control and decision-making. Intelligent decision support systems help decision makers analyze significant amounts of initial information, taking into account expert assessments of specialists, formulate many possible solution options and find the best one. This article discusses the problem associated with the development of an algorithm for creating many alternative options in the process of functioning of a human-machine system, allowing for its optimization. Keywords: OPTIMIZATION, ANTHROPOGENIC RISKS, HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEM, EXPERT ASSESSMENT, DECISION MAKING MODEL, “BOW TIE” METHOD
PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN PENDUDUK, TENAGA KERJA, INVESTASI, BELANJA MODAL TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI PROVINSI SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Damanik Darwin , Panjaitan Pawer Darasa , Siallagan Sandri Saputra
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh variabel pertumbuhan penduduk, tenaga kerja, investasi (PMDN) dan belanja modal terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Provinsi Sumatera Utara periode tahun 2019-2021. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder. Dan model penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu model regresi data panel. Hasil dari penelitian menggunakan regresi data panel dengan Common Fixed Effect menyatakan hasil Uji Parsial (t) bahwa variabel pertumbuhan penduduk (X1) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi (Y), variabel tenaga kerja (X2) inflasi berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi (Y), variabel investasi (X3) berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi (Y), Sedangkan variabel belanja modal (X4) berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi (Y). Hasil Uji Simultan (F) menyatakan bahwa pertumbuhan penduduk, tenaga kerja, investasi (PMDN) dan belanja modal secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi
PENGARUH PRICE DISCOUNT DAN IN-STORE DISPLAY TERHADAP IMPULSE BUYING (Studi Pada Konsumen di Irian Supermarket Kota Medan)
Authors: Sinaga Hevidora Linny , Damanik Hanna M. , Purba Martin Luter
Published: January 2024

In the current era of globalization, competition between business people in both domestic and foreign markets continues to increase. This is evidenced by the displacement of traditional markets by various types of modern markets, so that many world centers with various shapes and sizes have emerged. The development of this modern retail business is also popping up in every corner of the city, and this has a positive impact on increasing the retail industry in Indonesia. This research was conducted on Irian Supermarket consumers in the city of Medan. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of price discounts and in-store displays on impulsive purchases at the Irian Supermarket in Medan. This research was conducted on 105 respondents using a purposive sampling method. The method in this study is quantitative with multiple linear regression and using the SPSS 25 program. From the results of the t test, the price discount variable has a not significant positive effect on impulse buying and the in-store display variable has a significant positive effect on impulse buying at Irian supermarkets, Medan city. There is a low (weak) relationship between price discount and in-store display variables as a whole on impulse buying in Irian supermarkets in the city of Medan, namely 15.1% and the rest is influenced by other variables not examined in this study
USE OF CHATGPT DURING THE CREATION OF DIGITAL MEASUREMENT COMPLEXES FOR PERFORMING EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH OF THE STEM CENTER OF THE JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAIN
Authors: Atamas A. I.
Published: January 2024

One of the key tasks for the effective development of STEM education is the introduction of modern teaching aids, which include digital measuring complexes, which are an integral part of a modern STEM center or STEM laboratory. The widespread use of digital measuring complexes is restrained by their high cost. A possible solution to the problem of wide availability of digital measuring complexes is their creation on the basis of Arduino platforms and sensors compatible with them. Arduino platforms require programming, the language of which can take quite a long time to learn. In this paper, an approach to the creation of digital measuring complexes on the Arduino platform, which involves the use of ChatGPT to create software code, is proposed and investigated. The proposed approach is studied on two examples. The study showed that the use of Arduino platforms in combination with the Excel Data Streamer data streaming tool makes it possible to create measuring complexes accessible to a wide range of teachers and students for performing laboratory work and educational research. Using ChatGPT to create program code greatly simplifies the task, eliminating the need for deep learning of a programming language at the initial stage. Along with this, ChatGPT-generated program codes contain comments to the commands, which facilitates a gradual and unobtrusive learning of the programming language, which in turn contributes to the development of such important competencies for STEM education as algorithmic thinking and digital literacy. Arduino platforms allow you not only to register data, but also to perform certain control operations. Using the Excel Data Streamer tool provides high computational capabilities. In general, the proposed approach is workable, quite flexible and allows to quickly create digital measuring complexes for various tasks.