bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Initiation Of Cryptology Thanks To A Scilab™ Project Using Perfect Magic Shuffles
Authors:   Laboratoire d'Informatique, Image et Signal, Télécom et Electronique (LISITE), Isep, Paris, France, Schott P.
Published: September 2023

Why use Magic for teaching cryptology and algorithmic notions through thanks to Scilab/Matlab programs? During a magic performance, the audience will seek to understand how the trick works once the surprise has worn off. So the teacher can use that in order to interest their students, and a magic trick will lead them to ask how does it work? After discovering the secret, the students could want to create one trick themselves . I had the idea to use magic shuffles to explain the basis of cryptology in 2016. I presented it during a conference in INSA only for their students [1]. In this article I present the main notions of cryptology as message representation, encrypt function and decrypt function. I discuss about the integrity of the cryptology. In fact, these encrypt/decrypt method is based on the secret of algorithm. We know that this method can no more use for real application. What it is explained can be teach either with a top-bottom method or with a bottom-top method as project pedagogy. All the figures come from Scilab programs. To be understable by students, I use playing cards and magic shuffles ! • the message is represented by playing cards (as Hearts, Spades, Diamonds and Clubs), • the encrypt function is the function which describes the Faro shuffle using in many cards trick, • the decrypt function is not the inverse of the encrypt function but we use a magic property of this shuffle, i.e the idempotency. The students know the magic trick secret and like that they are able to “perform” a magic representation for their friends and family. After that, if one (or more !) spectator wants to know the secret, they would be able to explain and so enjoy a certain success amount. So the students have to work hardly on but they think/feel that it isn't work but game ! Sharing a mathematical / informatics / cryptography notions and demonstrations is not easy but becomes it with this approach. Isn't this the aim of all teaching? Whatever the students will be able to see the impact that originality and creativity have when com-bined with an interest in a professional area. But it isn't enough without trainings !
Cross-Border Collaboration, Future for Young Professionals
Authors:   Dutch Association of Mental Health Care GGz Breburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands, Bruins, Dewi , Teurlings, Sylvie ,   Dutch Association of Mental Health Care GGz Breburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands, Diana Hamers , Diegues Paula , Van den Broek, Anneloes
Published: September 2023

Background: The international working visit of a Dutch delegation of 45 clinical psychologists (in training) and science-practitioners in September 2022 to their colleagues in Lisbon, Portugal as part of their post academic education program inspired young psychologists to realize a masterclass. Purpose: Exchanging information on specific treatment between the Dutch psychologists and the colleagues from the Portuguese Psychiatric Hospital Júlio de Matos. Method: A digital masterclass on EMDR treatment. Results: A mutual ambition for a long-term cooperation over the borders and exchange of knowledge which provides more uniformity and positive solutions for future challenges. Conclusion: Digital opportunities create positive implications for cooperation between countries which can lead to innovation and creative solutions.
How The Non-Existence of a Scientific Method Ought to Affect Ex-Post Research Evaluation
Authors:   Istituto di Ricerca sulla Crescita Economica Sostenibile del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (IRCrES-CNR), via dei Taurini 19 - 00185 Roma, Italy, De Marchi Mario
Published: September 2023

In this article, it is argued that, given the lack of a method scientists may have used to minimize their failures, a strategy applying strict criteria for ex-post evaluation of research, by rigid count of their outputs, will stifle rather than promote creativity and progress of rational knowledge. As a result, a somewhat ineffective science policy would ensue.
On The Analogue of The Classical Ether And Its Physico-Philosophical Interpretation
Authors:   Research Institute, Tajik National University, 734025 Republic of Tajikistan, Makhsudovich Radzhabov Toir
Published: September 2023

The paper deals with the question of the ether, the dispute about the existence of which has been going on for centuries. The version about the analogue of the classical ether, which is based on Dirac's ideas, is discussed. According to this version, the analogue of the classical ether is the own field of physical objects that meet all the requirements to be considered as ether: it is elastic, it is discrete, it is entrained. It is connected to the body and waves and disturbances can propagate in it. It is the only material substance connecting physical bodies with each other, providing interaction over a distance. A previously unknown property for light is justified: if there is no material body at a given point in space, then light will not come to this point. The consideration is given within the framework of the classical approach.
Evaluation of the Retina and Optic Discs of Patients with Chronic and Episodic Migraine using Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Kocaeli University, İzmit, Turkey, Yılmaz, Buket , Karnaz Ali ,   Department of Opthalmology, Nizip Public Hospital, Nizip, Turkey
Published: September 2023

Objective: Migraine is a very common,recurring, usually unilateral, severe, pulsating, and transient headache disorder, which causes temporary disability. Migraine has two main types: with aura and without aura. Abnormal retinal and optic disc pathologies in migraine patients were previously reported by using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). In the present study, it was suggested that the changes foundin the retina and optic disc mightindicate a functional disorder in chronic (with and without aura) and episodic (with and without aura) migraine. It is also emphasized that these changes might be useful for early diagnosis and follow-up of the disease, as well as for the development of new treatments. Method: In total, 60 individuals were involved in the present study, including 28 chronic migraine patients (24 female, 4 male, 16 with aura, 12 without aura) and 32 episodic migraine patients (26 female, 6 male, 21 with aura, 11 without aura), who were diagnosed with migraine and whose migraine types were determinedby using the criteria set by the International Headache Society (IHS) in 2013. The control group consisted of 48 healthy volunteers (34 female, 14 male) aged between 18 and 45 years, who applied to the ophthalmology clinic. The retinas and optic discs of the patients were examined by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) at our ophthalmology clinic. A double-blind randomized analysis was performed for the patient data and the data were compared to control group data of similar gender and age groups. Results: Examining the demographic data, no statistically significant difference was found between the migraine patients and the healthy controls in terms of age, gender, migraine history, and migraine type. However, using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), it was determined that the mean vertical and horizontal cup-to-disk (c/d) ratios at the optic disc were significantly impaired in patients compared to the control group. Moreover, using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA), significant reductions in vessel density (VD) were detected in the foveal, parafoveal, perifoveal areas and in the superficial and deep capillary plexuses (SCP and DCP) of the patients. Conclusion: It is thought that these findings might be associated with a vasculopathy developing due to a pathology in the autonomic nervous system or impairments in the cerebral, ocular, or systemic circulation. The authors believe that the results achieved in the present study could be useful in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of the disease.
Etiology of Autism
Authors:   Visiting Researcher, Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel, Steinman Gary
Published: September 2023

The causative factor for autism now appears to be a deficient supply of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1 ) and vitamin D3 in many newborn and infants, thereby leading to persistently insufficient myelin in developing cranial nerves. Various malformed neurologic networks last into adulthood. Of particular concern is a pregnancy exposed to febrile viral conditions, where interleukins suppress IGF1 production. Breastfeeding of the newborn may be preventative in many such cases.
Every Camp Has a Story: Barrier Free Youth Camp with Teacher Narratives
Authors: Yılmaz Atike , Koç Serdar , Han Mustafa , Akaydın Şevval
Published: September 2023

This study was carried out to investigate the opinions of teachers who participated in the youth camp without disabilities organized for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The research was conducted in twelve teachers who participated in the barrier-free youth camp organized in Mersin province Silifke district and were selected through easily accessible situation sampling. Data were collected by means of personal information forms created by the researchers together with semi-structured interview questions, while the content analysis method was used for data analysis. Five main themes and ten sub-themes, dependent on the former, emerged from the findings. The expectations of the participating teachers before the camp started were determined to contribute to the socialization of the students, and their expectations regarding the camp environment were positive. Relating their experiences during the camp, the teachers stated that the activities prepared for the students were organized according to the latters’ characteristics, with enriched and well-developed content. Although the camp was suitable for students with intellectual disabilities in terms of accessibility, they reported that there was no canteen in the camp to meet their daily needs. They found the camp to be beneficial for students to integrate, socialize and act independently. After the camp had finished, the teachers expressed their satisfaction with the experience, concluding that it had been productive both for their professional development and for the students. However, they suggested increasing the duration and number of the camps and simplifying the arrival and departure procedures.
Logística versus Administração: Uma análise comparativa e integrada
Authors: Ferigato Evandro , Santos Osmildo Sobral dos , Souza Suzy Mary Nunes Lopes de , Messias José Flavio , Lima Douglas Leonardo de , Estender Antônio Carlos
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a relação entre logística e administração que é um tema de grande relevância para a gestão empresarial contemporânea. Ambas as áreas desempenham papéis fundamentais no funcionamento eficiente das organizações, porém, suas abordagens e enfoques podem apresentar diferenças significativas. Neste artigo, discutiremos a relação entre logística e administração, explorando as possíveis interações, sinergias e desafios existentes nesse contexto. Para atender a proposta citada, delineou-se a seguinte questão de pesquisa: o que tem sido produzido sobre Logística versus Administração: Uma Análise Comparativa e Integrada. Os principais resultados destacam a importância da integração eficiente da logística e administração para o sucesso das organizações, enfatizando a necessidade de uma abordagem colaborativa e estratégica. O artigo é elaborado de forma estruturada, apresentando uma revisão dos conceitos-chave entre logística e administração. Assim,  trata-se  de  uma  revisão  narrativa  da  literatura.  O  levantamento  dos  artigos  foi  realizado  nas  seguintes bases de dados: Scopus e Google Scholar e Web of Science. No total, 157 artigos foram encontrados e 20 foram selecionados para análise de conteúdo temática, de acordo com os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. A conclusão recapitula os principais achados da pesquisa, enfatizando a importância da integração entre logística e administração para o sucesso organizacional. Sugere-se que pesquisas futuras explorem os temas abordados para uma compreensão mais aprofundada.
Contribuições da educação física para o cuidado em saúde mental na Atenção Básica
Authors: Iassia Alice Mota , Wachs Felipe
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste estudo é investigar e discutir a contribuição da educação física para o cuidado em saúde mental na Atenção Básica a partir da percepção de profissionais vinculados ao Núcleo Ampliado de Saúde da Família em municípios da Baixada Santista no estado de São Paulo. O estudo se baseou no método qualitativo com estratégia de pesquisa exploratória e análise de conteúdo através de entrevistas semiestruturadas por meio da plataforma Google Meet. Como resultados, observou-se que é por meio do esporte, do exercício físico, da atividade física, da promoção da cultura corporal, das experiências comunitárias e das experiências das relações que, as percepções de cuidado em saúde mental na prática de profissionais de educação física buscam alternativas para contribuir com o cuidado em saúde mental na Atenção Básica. Como conclusão, as contribuições da educação física para o cuidado em saúde mental na atenção básica apesar de proferirem em uma lógica de cuidado a partir do adoecimento, nota-se o esforço dos profissionais para a promoção de bem-estar através das ferramentas específicas, do diálogo com outros profissionais do seu núcleo e da rede de saúde.
Utilização de sílica de cinza de casca de arroz em concretos em substituição parcial do cimento Portland
Authors: Santos Liliane Cruz Gomes de Souza , Dias Aniel de Melo , Medeiros Luiz Gustavo Guimarães
Published: September 2023

A utilização de materiais pozolânicos, como a sílica, na área da construção civil, especialmente ao substituir uma parte do cimento na produção de concreto, representa uma prática que contribui para a sustentabilidade ambiental. Isso desempenha um papel importante na diminuição das emissões de CO2 na atmosfera. As sílicas permitem a diminuição da quantidade de cimento necessária na produção de concreto, o que resulta em uma preservação ambiental dupla. Isso ocorre não apenas pela redução na extração do clínquer utilizado na fabricação do cimento, mas também pelo aproveitamento de resíduos provenientes de outras indústrias. A utilização das sílicas pode também melhorar as propriedades do concreto. Com isso, através de uma pesquisa exploratória experimental, o propósito deste estudo foi analisar o desempenho mecânico de concretos de cimento Portland, nos quais ocorreu a substituição parcial do cimento Portland por sílica proveniente da cinza da casca de arroz (rh-SiO2). Os resultados mostraram que a resistência à compressão do concreto obteve ganhos significativos principalmente com a substituição parcial do cimento pela (rh-SiO2) em teores de 15% e 20%.
A educação inclusiva no contexto docente do cenário amazônico
Authors: Santos Ramiro Antônio de Aquino
Published: September 2023

Este estudo aborda a Educação Especial Inclusiva, uma modalidade educacional que busca a inclusão de alunos com necessidades especiais, preferencialmente no ensino regular, desde a Educação Infantil até o Ensino Superior. O estudo também destaca os desafios enfrentados pelos professores na sala de aula inclusiva, destacando a importância de novas abordagens de ensino e um olhar diferenciado para atuar nesse contexto. A legislação brasileira, como a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional, tem sido crucial para avançar na educação inclusiva. No entanto, estudos apontam retrocessos em anos anteriores, mas destaca o retorno de políticas de inclusão com a nova gestão governamental em 2023.O objetivo deste estudo é debater a educação do surdo e a inclusão dos ouvintes no contexto escolar, com foco na inclusão efetiva de Libras nas escolas públicas de Manaus. A metodologia da pesquisa envolveu abordagem qualitativa e bibliográfica, incluindo observações em sala de aula. Os dados foram coletados junto à Secretaria Municipal de Educação e professores de Libras. A pesquisa foi conduzida no Município de Manaus, Amazonas, onde se observou a necessidade de maior qualificação dos profissionais em Libras para garantir a inclusão efetiva dos alunos surdos. A pesquisa conclui que ainda há desafios a serem superados na educação inclusiva em Manaus, especialmente na formação de profissionais em Libras. A inclusão dos ouvintes nas escolas regulares, com ensino de Libras, é vista como uma forma de promover a interação plena entre os alunos surdos e ouvintes, contribuindo para uma sociedade mais justa e igualitária.
Estudo epidemiológico: casos notificados de leptospirose em Curitiba, Paraná, entre 2018-2022
Authors: Hellmann Angela Cristina Dutra , Dantas Maria Juliana de Melo , Evans-Osses Ingrid
Published: September 2023

A leptospirose é uma zoonose infecciosa ocasionada pela bactéria Leptpspira interrogans, transmitida principalmente pelo contato da urina de roedores com a mucosa do ser humano. As manifestações da doença acontecem entre o 5° e 14° dia, gerando mialgia, cefaleia, náuseas, fraqueza e perda de apetite. Nesse contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar levantamento epidemiológico dos casos de leptospirose ocorridos no município de Curitiba-PR entre os anos 2018 e 2022. O estudo consistiu em uma abordagem quali-quantitativa, de natureza básica e exploratória, utilizando dados epidemiológicos disponíveis na plataforma do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil (Datasus). Foram considerados os indicadores: incidência total de casos, notificações por sexo, faixa etária, área de moradia e relacionado ou não à atividade laboral. Foi observada ocorrência de 1.418 casos de leptospirose no Paraná, sendo 520 em Curitiba (36,67%), principalmente no ano de 2019. Houve prevalência em homens, sendo a faixa etária mais afetada a de adultos entre 20-59 anos e a com menor prevalência indivíduos menores de 1 ano e de 1-4 anos. Da totalidade dos casos, 70,38% corresponderam à área urbana. Concluindo que por se tratar de uma doença emergente, é fundamental que a Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) busque compreender o comportamento epidemiológico, possíveis áreas de incidência e fatores de risco, promovendo educação sanitária e diagnóstico precoce, com uma equipe de saúde preparada ao atendimento da população.
Violence as a political and legal category: an analysis of the concept
Authors: Sokolova Elena , Tyumenev Aleksey
Published: September 2023

The article presents an analysis of the concept of "violence" as a political and legal category in the context of social relations, examines the semantics of the term and the levels of its content. The essence of violence as a sign of the state is revealed, its role and nature are determined in the context of theories of the origin of the state. On the basis of the formation of the norms of international law, the authors studied the dynamics of the legal regulation of violence from the regulation of the conditions of its use in the context of military operations to the refusal of states from the use of force and the threat of force. The modern approaches of the international community and the domestic legislator to the regulation of the phenomenon of violence at the interpersonal and intergroup levels are noted.
The murder of enemy soldiers by military personnel during combat operations: problems of qualification and exemption from criminal liability
Authors: Chernyshev Dmitrij , Karymova Karina
Published: September 2023

The problems of criminal legal assessment of military personnel's actions related to causing harm during hostilities, regulated by international law, are not fully implemented in the Russian legal system. In particular, there are no norms in Chapter 8 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation that exclude the criminality of an act related to the murder of enemy army soldiers during an armed conflict. The article substantiates the need to classify these actions as socially useful, and their inclusion in the list of circumstances excluding criminal liability.
Educational work with prisoners sentenced to imprisonment: issues of theory and practice
Authors: Kunts Elena Vladimirovna
Published: September 2023

There is no consensus in the science of penal enforcement law as to when a person sentenced to imprisonment has achieved the goal of his correction. The criteria for such an assessment should be structured and logically consistent indicators, reflecting the level of correction of a particular person. While serving his sentence, the convicted person interacts in one way or another with the administration of the correctional institution executing the criminal punishment and other convicts. A special place in this process is given to educational work, which, according to the Penal Enforcement Code of the Russian Federation, is recognized as one of the main means of correcting convicts. The purpose of this study is to identify problems in the theory and practice of performing tasks of educational work with prisoners sentenced to imprisonment. As a result of the conducted research, the following conclusions are formulated: the effectiveness of educational work with prisoners is influenced by a system of factors, including the content of communication, types and mechanisms of influence of correctional institution employees; these factors contribute to the formation, consolidation and change of convicts' views, perceptions, norms of behavior and value orientations.
THREAT OF CHARCOAL PROCESSING TO TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY IN OTEMEWO COMMUNITY, OKPE, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Federal University Otuoke, S. O. Ihinmikaiye
Published: September 2023

The status of tree species used for charcoal processing and its effect on tree diversity in Otemewo community, Okpe Delta State were assessed. Semistructured questionnaire guide and random sampling technique were used to collect data on the trees species. Besides five points likert rating scale on species preference for charcoal, and paired t-test was used to determine the implication of tree species preference for charcoal production on tree diversity. A major charcoal processing site was selected for the study. Also samplings were done in two randomly selected sample plots. Twenty eight (28) tree species belonging to 13 different families were cited as trees preferred for charcoal processing. Meanwhile, only ten (10) species: B. cogolensis, E. cylindricum, I. gabonensis, K. senegalensis, L. alata, L. lanceolata, P. africana, P. macrophylla, T. orientalisand U. guineensis of the twenty eight (28) trees recorded as charcoal-producing species existed in the two sample plots, and were comparatively rare. Diversity indices reveal that one of the two randomly selected plots was richer in tree species than the other. Consequently, it was observed that high rate of deforestation and unsustainable collection pattern of trees for charcoal threatens forest ecosystem and negatively affected the diversity of tree species in the area. Therefore, strategies that would ensure tree species management and by extension the entire forest ecosystem of the area were suggested.
A SEMINAR PAPER ON “OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS: A CASE STUDY AT A BOTTLING PLANT”
Authors:   Tribhuvan University, Pokhrel Khem Raj
Published: September 2023

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is the crucial tool of Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM). OEE evaluates the workability of the equipment in relation to its performance capacity provided that it should be operated in the optimal manufacturing conditions. It considers the whole manufacturing environment not merely the availability of the machine for performing the particular work, but also the efficiency of the product during the equipment availability together with losses in efficiency due to various factors such as yield waste, rework, scraps, etc. Such analysis provides a broad view of machine operation and manufacturing efficiency and assists to formulate efficient strategies to enhance the productivity of the manufacturing line. This paper implements the OEE tool to identify the root causes responsible for affecting system line efficiency. For this, a case study on a production line of VBNPL, one of the reputed beverage companies in Nepal working as the franchise of the international brand “PepsiCo. Int”, is done. Initially, the OEE of a single production line called “GRB 400” is calculated by recording the total planned breakdown, unplanned breakdown, and filler breakdown. Onwards, becoming specific the OEE of the Filler is computed and all possible reasons for the drop in the efficiency are identified, for instance falling of bottle, bottle burst, bottle jam, loose vent tube, etc. by using various techniques such as Pareto chart and Fishbone diagram. Finally, suitable recommendations are provided to mitigate the issues that hampered the efficiency of the production line.
SMART SECURITY SURVEILLANCE
Authors: Udasi Khushi , Chavan Amarnath , Kashale Kaustubh , Gattawar Omkar , Bendale Shailesh ,   NBN Sinhgad School of Engineering
Published: September 2023

The whole global health system is currently crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. It is now crucial to halt the illness from spreading. Wearing a mask,washing our hands often, and avoiding social interaction have all become top considerations throughout the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly advises against spreading the new coronavirus by using a mask that covers the mouth and nose. The primary objective of Smart Security Surveillance is to detect face masks, Motion detection, and Name Detection of a person. The performance of these systems is insufficient for many applications. Face mask identification is more challenging when dealing with a variety of restrictions, such as environmental changes, which is one of the primary causes. After Face detection, Face masks detection is a process thatis improved upon and made more reliable with the aid of OpenCV. OpenCV comes with a variety of helpful methods for item recognition and counting. Numerous industries, including transportation, health care, and environmental science, use object counting.
VOICE ASSISTANT FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS: ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE
Authors: Agarwal Shresth , Tiwari Sukrit , Tiwari Vikas , Yadav Sachin , Singh Shailendra ,   Inderprastha Engineering College, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad,
Published: September 2023

This research paper explores the application of voice assistants in improving accessibility and independence for physically challenged individuals. The objective is to investigate the benefits and challenges of utilizing voice assistants as assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. The study examines the current state of voice assistant technology, explores its potential applications, and discusses the impact it can have on the lives of physically challenged individuals. Furthermore, the paper highlights the specific needs and requirements of this user group and proposes potential enhancements and adaptations to existing voice assistant platforms. The research draws upon existing literature, case studies, and user feedback to provide insights into the effectiveness and usability of voice assistants for this target audience. The findings of this study contribute to the ongoing efforts to create inclusive technology solutions that empower physically challenged individuals to overcome barriers and engage more fully in daily activities.
IDENTIFICATION OF MONUMENTS FROM AERIAL IMAGES USING DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES
Authors: Kumar Jaiswal Gautam , Chaudhary Renu , . Mohit , . Srishty ,   HMRITM
Published: September 2023

In the continuous development of object detection technology, various deep learning models with high accuracy and speed have been used to detect the various things such as cars, buildings, planes, etc. The aims of this paper to establish a real-time monuments identification from UAVs that can help archaeological surveys and researchers. Project focuses on the implementation of popular object detection algorithms VGG-16 and YOLOv5 and compares the speed, accuracy, and performance of both algorithms, and finds the best fit for real-time detection from an aerial view. Ultimately, increased the surveys with low cost, generation of large accurate UAV data in less time followed by better quality and supply that meets the researcher’s demand.
SINGLE AXIS SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEM
Authors: Gupta Keshav , . Bharat , Kumar Ritik , Sharma Manisha ,   HMR Institute of Technology and Management
Published: September 2023

In this study, the layout and implementation of a PV converter panel solar tracking system are discussed. Generally, the amount of solar radiation and the ambient temperature will affect the electricity production of photovoltaic panels. As they will create their most electricity when the amount of solar radiation they receive is at its highest, PVs should be controlled to keep them always perpendicular to the sun. The proposed single-axis solar tracking system offers an ideal solar energy conversion process by correctly aligning the photovoltaic panels with the actual location of the sun. The experiment's mechanism depends on a DC motor that intelligently moves the prototype in response to input from an LDR sensor using a fuzzy logic controller. An experimental study was carried out to study the performance of the solar tracking system. There is a 47% increase in strength between the design system and the fixed system.
SKIN DISEASE DETECTION USING PYTHON AND DEEP LEARNING
Authors: Dhankar Usha , Jain Seema , Zaidi Saba , Chauhan Shubham ,   HMR Institute of Technology and Management,   Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology
Published: September 2023

Skin diseases are dangerous and highly contagious especially melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These skin diseases can be cured if detected early. The fundamental problem with this is that only experienced dermatologists can recognize and classify such conditions. Doctors may misclassify the disorder and prescribe the wrong drug for the patient. The paper proposed a skin disease detection tool based on image processing, machine learning and deep learning techniques. The proposed tools are non-invasive, easy-touse and accurate to identify appropriate skin conditions. The patient must provide images of the infected skin area as input. Also, with the help of image model training and high-precision algorithms, skin diseases can be detected with a very low percentage error. In this review, based on the accuracy, we used two different real-time skin detection methods & compared convolutional neural networks (CNN) and random forests (RF). Real-time test results are also displayed.
UPSCALING LIVING STANDARDS WITH INTERNET OF THINGS
Authors: Kumar Arjun , Jain Seema ,   HMRITM
Published: September 2023

This research paper focuses on exploring the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) in up scaling living standards. With the rapid growth of technology, IoT has emerged as a promising solution to transform traditional living environments into smart, connected spaces that can enhance people's quality of life. This paper examines the ways in which IoT can be leveraged to improve various aspects of daily life, such as energy efficiency, health, safety, and convenience. Additionally, the paper investigates the challenges that come with implementing IoT, including privacy concerns and the need for standardized protocols. To achieve these objectives, a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis of IoT applications were conducted. The study concludes that IoT has the potential to improve living standards by enabling personalized, efficient, and safe living environments. However, a strategic approach that addresses challenges such as interoperability, data security, and privacy concerns are necessary for successful implementation. This paper's findings can be beneficial to policymakers, researchers, and practitioners interested in leveraging IoT to upscale living standards.
A REVIEW ON THE EMERGING DEVELOPMENTS IN AI: ROBOTICS
Authors: Uzair Mohd , . Twinkle , Khan Sahil ,   HMR Institute of Technology and Management
Published: September 2023

The development of intelligent robots is a complex process that requires careful consideration of various factors. The key to creating a successful intelligent robot is to define its purpose, select the right hardware, develop robust software, implement machine learning algorithms, ensure safety, test extensively, and continuously improve its capabilities. By following these suggestions, developers can create intelligent robots that can perform a range of tasks, learn from their environment, and adapt to new situations. Intelligent robots have the potential to revolutionize various industries by improving efficiency, safety, and productivity. Intelligent robots also can operate in hazardous environments where human workers would be at risk, such as in nuclear power plants, oil refineries, and other industrial settings. The review provides guidance, updates, and issues in the development of the intelligent robot.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA SCIENCE ENABLED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Authors: Pandey V C , . Ira , Koksharova Mariia , Dmitrii Kruglov , Choudhury Tanupriya ,   UPES,   State University of Economics
Published: September 2023

The planning, coordination, and execution that go into supply chain management are extensive and challenging. The application of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies may greatly increase supply chain management's efficacy and efficiency. By examining the state of technology today, the advantages and difficulties of adopting these technologies, and the future paths for research and development, the goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of AI, ML, and DS on supply chain management. To provide readers a thorough grasp of the subject, the article offers a thorough assessment of the literature and case studies. The findings of this study demonstrate how AI, ML, and DS can revolutionize supply chain management by enhancing decision-making, boosting visibility, and lowering costs. However, overcoming key obstacles including data quality, integration, and privacy concerns is necessary for the effective deployment of these technologies. In order to overcome these difficulties and enhance the effectiveness of AI, ML, and DS in Supply Chain Management, future research should concentrate on creating more complex algorithms and models
BODY DISCOURSES IN ATWOOD’S THE HANDMAID’S TALE
Authors:   Nepal Engineering College Affiliated to Pokhara University, Dhungana Kishor
Published: September 2023

In the gripping dystopian narrative of The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood skillfully weaves together a tapestry of societal despair and resilience. Within the bleak backdrop of a Gileadean republican society, where infertility plagues the land due to environmental pollution and the consequences of unchecked promiscuity, a glimmer of hope emerges. The remaining fertile women are transformed into "handmaids," unwillingly coerced into servitude, tasked with the sacred duty of bearing children for the ruling elite. These women become mere pawns, their bodies manipulated for socio-political gain, reminiscent of the biblical handmaid Bilhah, who found herself in a similar predicament at the side of her master, Jacob. Atwood deftly borrows the term "handmaid" from Genesis 30.1, using it as a scathing commentary on the theocratic society of Gilead and the anguish of barrenness that pervades it. Yet, amidst the oppressive coercion, a paradoxical transformation unfolds. Atwood's masterful exploration delves into the complexities of oppression and resilience, ultimately illuminating the transformative power that can emerge even in the darkest of circumstances.
Estudio de brote de COVID-19 en institución educativa, Colombia, 2021
Authors: Romero Mendoza Lilibeth , Sanabria Castellanos Cindy Marleyi , Muñoz Lozada Claudia Marcela
Published: September 2023

Introducción: las poblaciones en ambientes de confinamiento permanente presentan mayor riesgo de diseminación de COVID-19. La Secretaría de Salud Municipal informó sobre un conglomerado en una institución educativa en Cundinamarca en febrero 2021. El objetivo fue caracterizar las variables socio demográficas, clínicas y epidemiológicas de los casos confirmados para COVID-19 y sus contactos estrechos. Metodología: estudio de brote, descriptivo transversal. Se recolectó información de los casos confirmados y contactos estrechos mediante encuesta, utilizando el instrumento de la OMS. Se realizó muestreo aleatorio simple de los contactos estrechos con intervalo de confianza de 95% y error muestral del 8%, se realizó búsqueda activa comunitaria, se calculó curva epidémica, distribución de frecuencias, medidas de tendencia central y dispersión, tasa de ataque secundaria, tasa de infección secundaria, número reproductivo básico y tiempo de generación. Resultados: se encuestaron 49 casos confirmados y 106 contactos estrechos. De los casos confirmados el 51% (25) fue mujeres; el 63,3% (31) estudiantes entre 20 a 24 años, con edad promedio de 23 años. El 73% (36) de los casos presentó síntomas, entre los síntomas manifestados el 73,5% (36) correspondió a cefalea y 71,4% (35) agotamiento. En la búsqueda activa comunitaria se identificaron 16 estudiantes sintomáticos. La tasa de infección secundaria fue del 10,7% (49/460), tasa de ataque secundaria del 10% (46/460), el número reproductivo básico R0 fue de 2,7 y el tiempo de generación fue de cuatro días en promedio. Conclusiones: se confirmó brote de COVID-19 en la institución educativa. Se recomendó fortalecer las medidas de control debido a que los espacios de interacción no protegidos promovieron los contagios.
O direito coletivo do trabalho após as mudanças introduzidas pela Lei 13.467/17: uma abordagem sobre a perda de arrecadação e o enfraquecimento normativo
Authors: Ritzel Guilherme Sebalhos
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho tem o intuito de abordar as mudanças legislativas que o sindicalismo brasileiro enfrenta desde novembro de 2017, quando a Lei 13.467/17 (conhecida como “reforma trabalhista”) inseriu novas regras que afetam o Direito Coletivo do Trabalho. Para isso, será feita uma abordagem mais detalhada de dois institutos modificados pela reforma, a contribuição sindical facultativa e outras questões, como a possibilidade de se negociar banco de horas individualmente e a demissão coletiva de trabalhadores, por exemplo. Também se visa demonstrar que algumas das mudanças inseridas pela reforma trabalhista foram objetos de ações de inconstitucionalidade no Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). Assim, levando em conta a metodologia dedutiva, a pesquisa pretende demonstrar como essas diferentes mudanças legais da CLT modificam a vida dos sindicatos brasileiros, tendo como resultado a diminuição da arrecadação das entidades e a perda de importante barganha para negociações coletivas. Embora ressalta-se que há outras mudanças bastante pertinentes que modificaram o direito sindical, entende-se que as duas destacadas na pesquisa denotam de maneira bem explícita o enfraquecimento deste ramo do direito.
Reorientação profissional com mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica: um relato de experiência
Authors: Santos Ana Cláudia dos , Silva Stefany Moreira da , Scapin Marcela Gon Perez , Elias Gabriella da Silva
Published: September 2023

A violência doméstica é uma realidade para muitas mulheres que, ao vivenciarem essa situação, têm diferentes aspectos de suas vidas alterados, tanto em suas relações interpessoais e emocionais, quanto nos aspectos relacionados à falta de renda para darem continuidade ao ciclo vital. O presente artigo apresenta um processo de reorientação profissional desenvolvido com três mulheres em situação de desemprego, na faixa etária de 46 a 56 anos, a partir de seis encontros grupais, sob a perspectiva da Análise de Comportamento da área de conhecimento da Psicologia. A atividade foi desenvolvida no Centro de Atendimento às Mulheres (CAM) do município de Paranaíba-MS. Foram utilizadas metodologias participativas e trabalhadas suas histórias pessoais: autoconhecimento, profissão e identificação de habilidades pessoais. Como resultado notou-se que as participantes passaram a se conhecer melhor e questionar-se sobre o que gostam de fazer. Ao fim do processo, manifestaram sentir-se mais confiantes para embarcar na jornada de uma busca por emprego, agora mais conscientes de suas habilidades e sobre os planos de realizações futuras para suas vidas.
Mulheres negras e heranças coloniais: uma análise sobre a Feira Preta
Authors: Passos Ana Luiza Almeida , Ricoldi Arlene Martinez
Published: September 2023

O objetivo do presente artigo é entender como as dinâmicas coloniais que se expressam através do patriarcado, raça e classe permeiam a Feira Preta através das afroempreendedoras que compõe parte do evento, expondo seus produtos e serviços. Dessa forma, refletimos a partir de referenciais teóricos sobre o processo colonial, a fim de elucidarmos o caráter colonialista de nossas socializações. Como optamos por uma metodologia qualitativa, além das revisões bibliográficas, esse artigo conta também com a análise de entrevistas semiestruturadas que foram feitas em dezembro de 2019 com seis afroempreendedoras, no 18° aniversário da Feira Preta. A partir das construções feitas ao longo do artigo, considerou-se que nenhuma análise sobre a realidade pode ser feita sem considerar gênero, raça e classe – sobretudo pensando o mundo do trabalho – e que essas são heranças do período colonial; além disso, percebemos que as dinâmicas coloniais estão presentes na realidade das afroempreendedoras através de suas falas e que, para além do afroempreendedorismo ser uma forma de sobrevivência da população negra, é também uma forma de promover a ancestralidade e cultura africana.
La cultura para la nueva derecha en América Latina y su accionar en Baja California
Authors: Veloz Contreras Areli
Published: September 2023

The article addresses the current theoretical elaborations put forth by prominent figures of the new right in Latin America and their strategic diffusion in Baja California. The conducted ethnography has provided insights into the mechanisms employed to redefine and reinforce a right-wing perspective that perceives itself as renewed. Among the findings, it was discovered that despite political and religious discrepancies within the so-called new right-wing groups, they coincide in the reworking of a theoretical corpus that addresses gender ideology, which stems from cultural studies, highlighting the relationship between culture and power. It is noted that there is an updated production of the discourse of the new right that seeks to maintain a worldview contrary to that expressed by feminisms, achieved through the co-optation and manipulation of progressive theorizations to engage audiences and expand their political ranks.
Latin American Democratic Resilience and Political Polarization in Comparative Perspective
Authors: McCoy Jennifer
Published: September 2023

Us vs Them political polarization in Latin America has been rising since 2000 in keeping with global trends, but faster than world averages since 2015. Comparative research shows that not only are political divisions growing globally, but also that, once a society becomes divided into mutually antagonistic political camps (i.e. pernicious polarization), democratic erosion is likely to ensue. The article examines dynamics of political polarization and its consequences for democracy in the region. A new framework of democratic resilience argues that the degree of agreement in four critical arenas influences a democracy’s capacity to withstand, adapt or recover from external stressors and polarizing agents, without succumbing to pernicious polarization and democratic decay. These arenas are the boundaries of community membership, the concept of democracy, the terms of the social contract, and levels of inequality, which themselves become the fault lines of polarization when agreement on them is absent or weak.
Genetic diversification patterns in swine influenza A virus (H1N2) in vaccinated and nonvaccinated animals
Authors: López-Valiñas Álvaro , Valle Marta , Pérez Marta , Darji Ayub , Chiapponi Chiara , Ganges Llilianne , Segalés Joaquim. , Núñez José I.
Published: September 2023

Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are characterized by having a segmented genome, low proofreading polymerases, and a wide host range. Consequently, IAVs are constantly evolving in nature causing a threat to animal and human health. In 2009 a new human pandemic IAV strain arose in Mexico because of a reassortment between two strains previously circulating in pigs; Eurasian “avian-like” (EA) swine H1N1 and “human-like” H1N2, highlighting the importance of swine as adaptation host of avian to human IAVs. Nowadays, although of limited use, a trivalent vaccine, which include in its formulation H1N1, H3N2, and, H1N2 swine IAV (SIAV) subtypes, is one of the most applied strategies to reduce SIAV circulation in farms. Protection provided by vaccines is not complete, allowing virus circulation, potentially favoring viral evolution. The evolutionary dynamics of SIAV quasispecies were studied in samples collected at different times from 8 vaccinated and 8 nonvaccinated pigs, challenged with H1N2 SIAV. In total, 32 SIAV genomes were sequenced by next-generation sequencing, and subsequent variant-calling genomic analysis was carried out. Herein, a total of 364 de novo single nucleotide variants (SNV) were found along all genetic segments in both experimental groups. The nonsynonymous substitutions proportion found was greater in vaccinated animals suggesting that H1N2 SIAV was under positive selection in this scenario. The impact of each substitution with an allele frequency greater than 5% was hypothesized according to previous literature, particularly in the surface glycoproteins hemagglutinin and neuraminidase. The H1N2 SIAV quasispecies evolution capacity was evidenced, observing different evolutionary trends in vaccinated and nonvaccinated animals.