bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Beyond Life and Death: Humanistic Care of Eco-Arts in China
Authors: Liu Xintian
Published: December 2024

The ecosophy and the cosmology of the unity and coexistence between human and nature, as well as the aesthetic view of natural beauty in ancient Chinese philosophy, all reflect the deep love for nature and all creatures. One of these representative themes related to ecological view is the reflection on life and death, which represents as the eternal issue of art expression. This ecological aesthetic consciousness that was embodied in countless works including poems, music, dance and paintings has been inherited by contemporary artists in China. Some artists represent the desire for life and the fear of death in the artworks, arousing empathized experience and feelings of the audience during the appreciation. Others focus on the transcendence of life and death, discussing the representation of rebirth. The artworks of Shen Shaomin, Xu Bing, Song Dong and Jin Lipeng are introduced as representatives in this paper. In the practice of artistic creation, any reflection and expression on life and death ultimately serves the aesthetic education of eco-literacy. In order to make greater contribution to an ecological aesthetic education, eco-artists are supposed to take the love for both life and earth as the inner spirit. To form a new paradigm of eco-friendly living is the main goal of ecological aesthetic education.
PENGARUH LITERASI E-FINANSIAL (KEMUDAHAN, KENYAMANAN, KEAMANAN) DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN PENGGUNA MOBILE BANKING TERHADAP KEPUASAN NASABAH (BRI UNIT KOTO BARU DHARMASRAYA TAHUN 2023)
Authors: Anisa Rani
Published: December 2024

The study aims to analyze the impact that e-finance literacy has on the ease, convenience, security and quality of mobile banking users’ services on customer satisfaction of the New Koto Unit. The era of globalization has been a major driver for the emergence of mobile banks’ rapid changes in technology and global connectivity has opened up new opportunities for the banking sector to provide more efficient and accessible services. The method of analysis of this research is to use a quantitative method with data collection using a questionnaire. The sample respondents in this study were taken from 282 customers using the new BRI mobile banking Koto Unit. Technical analysis tests validity, reliability, correlation, classical assumptions, double linear regression, and hypothesis testing. The results of the study showed that convenience had a partially positive and significant impact on customer satisfaction (t = 3,244 ), ( 0,001 < 0,05), while comfort had a positive and substantial influence on customer satisfying ( t = 4,872 ), ( 0,000 < 0,05), however, security had no significant effect on customer content ( t= 1,051 ), ( 0,291 > 0,05 ) while the quality of service had a significant and positive impact on client satisfaction.
Kamu politikalarına davranışsal yaklaşımın önemi
Authors: Teber Yahya Kemal , Altay Bülent
Published: December 2024

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Davranışsal iktisat, geleneksel iktisat modellerinin temel varsayımlarını sorgulayan ve insanların ekonomik kararlarını daha gerçekçi bir şekilde açıklamaya çalışan bir iktisat disiplinidir. Davranışsal kamu politikaları ise insanların gerçek davranımlarını ve karar alma süreçlerini dikkate alarak tasarlanan politika önlemleridir. Bu politikalar, davranışsal iktisat prensiplerini kullanarak insanların irrasyonel eğilimlerini anlamaya ve yönlendirmeye çalınmaktadır ayrıca insanların gerçek davranımlarını ve karar alma süreçlerini dikkate alarak etkili ve hedefe yönelik politikalar geliştirmeyi hedeflemektedir. Nihayetinde tüm bu politikalar insan davranışlarını etkilemek amacıyla yapıldığından Davranışsal İktisat, İktisat disiplinin en önemli başlıklarından birisidir. Kamu politikalarına entegre edilecek davranışsal yaklaşımlar bu irrasyonel davranışlara ve sistemli hatalara dikkat ederek, insanların gerçek davranışlarını ve karar alma süreçlerini hesaba katmaktadır. Bu politikalar, insanların doğal davranışlarını yönlendirmek veya düzeltmek için tasarlanarak toplumun tüm dinamiklerini sentezleyerek sorun yaşadığı alanlarda bu sorunlara dair çözümler üretmek ve iyileştirme sağlayarak genel anlamda refaha katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada bu anlamda kamu politikalarına davranışsal yaklaşım ele alınarak bu politikalar değerlendirilecektir.
Buda'nın kalbi: Zen estetiğinde doğanın anlamı ve çay töreni
Authors: Özdemir İbrahim Soner
Published: December 2024

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Bu makale Japon çay töreninin çeşitli yönlerini çağdaş Japoncada doğa anlamına gelen shizen kelimesinin kendi kendine öylece ortaya çıkma anlamı aracılığıyla incelemektedir. Kelimenin bu anlamı çay töreninin “yokluk” düşüncesi üzerine kurulu olan estetik mantığını açık hale getirmektedir. Bu mantık kendi kendine öylece ortaya çıkan boş bir zihin ve kalp, kendi kendine öylece ortaya çıkan doğa ve bunların bir başkasıyla paylaşılması şeklinde birbirinden ayrılmayan üç uğraktan oluşan bir yapı ortaya koymaktadır. Çay evi mimarisinin çeşitli özelliklerinde, çay töreninde kullanılan ünlü nesnelerde, çay hazırlamada izlenen kural ve davranış kalıplarında ve çay töreninin çeşitli estetik ideallerinde bu mantık açık bir biçimde kendini göstermektedir. Shizen’in anlamını temel alan böyle bir inceleme bir yandan çay töreninin Zen Budizmi’yle bağlantısını, çay törenindeki insan ve doğa, etik ve estetik arasındaki ilişkileri, çay töreniyle ilgili anlatılar arasındaki tutarlılığı yeni bir bakışla değerlendirmeyi sağlarken bir yandan da Türkçedeki çay törenini tanıtan az sayıdaki çalışmaya çay töreninin tanımlayıcı niteliklerini Japon felsefesinin ve felsefi estetiğin bakış açısından ele alarak katkıda bulunmaktadır.
II. Abdülhamit Devrinde Osmanlı-Japonya ilişkileri bağlamında Ertuğrul Firkateyni’nin batışı ve H.1308/M. 1891 yılında Almanya ve Japonya’dan gelen resmi görevlilere yapılan harcamalar
Authors: Şahin Meral
Published: December 2024

Osmanlı Sultanı II. Abdülhamid (1876-1909) yüzyılın getirdiği koşullar altında Rusya ve İngiltere karşısında bir müttefik devlet arayışı içerisinde olmuştur. Türk-Japon dostluk ilişkilerinin gelişmesine vesile olan adım böylece atılmış, Japon İmparatorunun gönderdiği heyete karşılık vermek ve ikili ilişkileri geliştirmek amacıyla deniz kuvvetlerinden oluşan bir heyetle bu ziyarete karşılık verilmiştir.
II. Abdülhamid, saltanatı boyunca eğitim ve öğretim faaliyetlerine son derece önem vermiş, pek çok eğitim kurumu onun destek ve teşvikiyle öğretime başlamıştır. II. Abdülhamid deniz kuvvetleri personelinin yetişmesine de özel bir önem vermiştir. Bahriyelilerden oluşan ve eğitim faaliyeti için Japonya’ya gönderilen Ertuğrul Firkateyni dönüş yolculuğu sırasında Japonya sularında batmıştır. Kazada pek çok gemi personeli hayatını kaybetmiştir. Batan gemiden sağ kalanları İstanbul’a getirmek üzere Japonya’dan gelen iki gemideki resmi görevlilere İstanbul’da bulundukları süre içerisinde yakın ilgi ve alaka gösterilmiştir. Personeller en iyi şekilde ağırlanmış ve kendilerine çeşitli hediyeler takdim edilmiştir.
Bu çalışmada Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanlığı, Devlet Arşivleri Başkanlığı Osmanlı Arşivi’nde yer alan H.1308/M.1891 tarihli ve 14537 numaralı Hazine-i Hassa’da kayıtlı bulunan bir defter kullanılmıştır. Defterin içeriğinde Ertuğrul Firkateyni’nin batması sonrası kazadan kurtulmuş bulunan gemi personelini İstanbul’a getiren iki vapur ile gelen Japon üst rütbeli komutanlar ve diğer subaylardan oluşan personele yapılan harcamalar kaydedilmiştir. Aynı defterde, Almanya İmparatorunun gönderdiği hediyeyi Sultana takdim eden Miralay rütbesindeki resmi görevlinin ağırlanması ile ilgili yapılan harcamalar da bulunmaktadır.
Film afişi göstergebilimsel analizi: Ertuğrul 1890 “海難1890” örneği
Authors: Okay Azra Berin
Published: December 2024

"Ertuğrul 1890" filmi, Ertuğrul Fırkateyni'nin 1890'da Japonya açıklarında batması ve 1985'teki İran-Irak Savaşı sırasında Türkiye'nin Japon vatandaşlarını kurtarma operasyonunu konu almış olup, Japonya ve Türkiye arasındaki tarihi dostluğu dramatik bir şekilde anlatan bir filmdir. 1887’de Prens Komatsu’nun İstanbul’a ziyareti üzerine, II. Abdülhamid, Japonya'ya iade-i ziyaret amacıyla Ertuğrul Fırkateyni'ni göndermeye karar vermiştir. Fırkateyn, birçok zorluğa rağmen Japonya'ya ulaşmış ancak dönüş yolunda batmıştır. Bu trajik olayın anlatıldığı filmde, iki ülke arasındaki dayanışma ve kardeşlik vurgulanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, filmin Japonya ve Türkiye'de kullanılan, seçilmiş iki afişi göstergebilimsel çözümleme yöntemiyle incelenmiş ve filmin duygusal, kültürel temalarını nasıl yansıttığı analiz edilmiştir. Filmde öne çıkan ve filme adını vermiş olan gemi, Ertuğrul Fırkateyni'nin tarihinden kısaca bahsedilmiş ve bu nitel çalışma ile filmin seçilmiş afişlerinde yer alan Japon ve Türk kültürleri analiz edilmiş ardından iki afişte de yer alan bulgular karşılaştırılmıştır. "Ertuğrul 1890" “海難1890” filmi, iki ülke arasındaki tarihî bağların ve kültürel etkileşimlerin yansıtıldığı bir filmdir.
Designing the School of the Future – From the Inside
Authors: Mishra Rit , Lähdesmäki Risto
Published: December 2024

Education is one of the last domains untouched by meaningful
digital transformation. The market is flooded with outdated,
uninspiring tools and innovation is stifled by systemic barriers and
traditional practices that prioritise compliance over progress. What
if we could combine the superpowers of educators and designers
to revolutionise learning? That’s exactly what we’re doing at Sora
Schools – reimagining education from the ground up by embedding
service design thinking into every part of our organisation. This
approach enhances operational efficiency, empowers teachers with
advanced digital tools, transforms student learning experiences
and deepens parental involvement. Our school is built around the
student – not the other way around – because one size does not fit all.
Cultivating Service Designers Through Inspiration, Growth and Belonging : Creating the conditions for in-house service designers to flourish
Authors: Site Michelle , Doczi-Nagy Katalin
Published: December 2024

Laerdal Medical, a global leader in simulation, training and therapy
products for emergency medicine and critical care, formed its service design team early in its digital transformation. As the company
shifts its portfolio from goods-dominant logic to service-dominant
logic, our service design team helps drive strategic change through
innovation, digitisation and the creation of new product-service
systems. Over the past five years, we have grown to nearly 20 service designers and helped build a thriving portfolio of live services.
Boundary Permeability Framework for In-house Service Design Teams
Authors: Javed Hira
Published: December 2024

In-house service design teams encounter the challenge of navigating
internal boundaries and bridging fragmented parts of the organisational system. This article presents a conceptual framework to
explain how these teams can create the necessary conditions for
boundary permeability, a critical factor for their success.
How to Work with In-House Service Design Client Types
Authors: Flechas Angélica , Corrales María Alejandra
Published: December 2024

Not all service design clients are the same. As a service designer,
you need to adjust your engagement model accordingly, if you
want to be successful. As a service design consulting firm, we have
learned these lessons over the years while developing our in-house
model. To determine the best approach for different client types,
we developed a simple behavioral framework as part of our in-
house model. The framework can be useful to other service design
agencies, but also for organisations that hire agencies. Knowing
the type of organisation you’re working with – or, if you’re an
organisation, knowing your type – will help the engagement run
smoothly and be successful.
Collective Woes and Wisdom : Mantras for success from 150+ in-house service design practitioners
Authors: Field James , McCammon Ben
Published: December 2024

‘The Circle’ is an international community of in-house service
design professionals meeting monthly to share, commiserate and
learn. Over 150 members past and present, from 21 countries,
have collectively contributed to hundreds of hours of recordings
and countless virtual sticky notes. Both of us have been members
from the start, joining in the hope we weren’t the only ones
struggling to adapt to the challenges of being in-house. Far from
having it all figured out, we continue to invest in this community
three years later, as it’s the only place we can hear so many candid
perspectives from our peers. Learnings from our conversations
aren’t covered by books on methods or easily found with a Google
search. So, we’re happy to share some of our collective wisdom and
woes, without breaking our community’s code of confidentiality.
Für eine Politik der Befähigung
Authors: Cremer Georg , Kiefner Antigone
Published: December 2024

Deutschland ist eines der reichsten Länder der Welt. Doch rund 13 Mio. Menschen waren im Jahr 2023 von Armut bedroht. In der öffentlichen Wahrnehmung setzt sich immer mehr das Bild einer zunehmend ärmer werdenden Gesellschaft fest. Prof. Dr. Georg Cremer warnt vor einer unproduktiven Skandalisierung, die den Blick auf eine Lösungsorientierung verstellt. Er möchte die Armutsdebatte erweitern und plädiert für mehr Befähigungsgerechtigkeit. Umverteilung allein reiche nicht als Instrument der Sozialpolitik, Menschen müssten vielmehr vom Staat und der Gesellschaft darin unterstützt werden, ihre Potenziale zu entfalten.
Mediation, dunkle Schatten und Masken
Authors: Wilhelms Christine , Heising Sabine
Published: December 2024

Welche Bedeutung hat die Akzeptanz von Schattenseiten in Mediationen? Welche Rolle spielen negative Gefühle und Schatten bei der Auflösung zwischenmenschlicher Konflikte? Konkrete Beispiele aus interkulturellen Mediationen verdeutlichen, wie deren Akzeptanz den Mediationsprozess beeinflussen kann.
Mysterious Roman catacombs: The study of early Christian burials and faith symbols
Authors: Strenacikova Sr. Maria , Strenacikova Jr. Maria
Published: December 2024

The ancient Roman catacombs are an integral part of the history of Christianity. They are fascinating buildings that attract people’s attention even today. In ancient Rome, they served as underground Christian cemeteries, where Christians buried their dead, and also prayed, confessed their faith, read biblical texts, etc. On graves and walls, early Christians placed symbols, epitaphs, short messages and paintings related to their faith. The preserved symbols are considered a compendium of faith, a summary of Christian truths and a miniature gospel. The most numerous symbols include fish, the monogram of Christ, and the symbol of Alpha and Omega. The most famous Roman Christian catacombs are the Catacombs of St. Callixtus built during the 2nd half of the 2nd century, the Catacombs of St. Sebastian outside the Walls, where only Christians were buried since the 3rd century, the Catacombs of St. Priscilla or Catacombs of St. Domitilla. Despite the intensive research already done, the Roman catacombs still provide important research material for archaeologists, historians and theologians, as they offer an invaluable insight into the religious and social dynamics of ancient Rome. Even now, they hide a lot of valuable information and testimonies waiting to be revealed.
Prototipe Sistem Pendeteksi Tingkat Kekeruhan dan PH Air Berbasis Mikrokontroler Arduino
Authors: Dinda Prafitri  , Andika Bayu Saputra
Published: December 2024

Kualitas air tidak dapat dilihat dari warna air saja, bakteri-bakteri yang terdapat dalam air sangatlah berbahaya. Menurut Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan Indonesia Nomor 32 Tahun 2017, nilai standar mutu kekeruhan adalah 25 NTU dan pH air adalah 6,5 – 8,5. Untuk mengurangi bahaya air kotor yang dikonsumsi warga desa sebagai sumber air dalam kehidupan, sehingga pada penelitian ini diusulkan sebuah alat untuk membantu warga dalam mengelola air sumur untuk mendapatkan air yang bersih. Dengan memanfaatkan alat sebagai monitoring tingkat kekeruhan dan pH pada air. Dalam perancangannya menggunakan metode iterative dan Arduino. Prototipe ini akan melibatkn sensor keasaman dan sensor kekeruhan yang dirakit pada mikrokontroler Arduino. Prototipe yang dibangun mampu memberikan informasi terhadap air yang keruh dan pH yang melewati batas standar kualitas air yang telah ditentukan. Data yang telah diambil dapat ditampilkan pada web yang berfungsi sebagai sistem monitoring, sehingga warga dapat memantau air sumur dengan melihat grafik dan tabel. Dengan prototipe dan sistem yang dibuat diharapkan mampu meminimalisir kerugian yang ditimbulkan akibat air kotor.
Implementasi Fuzzy Inference System Tsukamoto dalam Mendiagnosis Penyakit Tuberkulosis Paru pada Tahap Awal
Authors: Andri Andri Armaginda Siregar
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This study proposes the implementation of the Tsukamoto Fuzzy Inference System for early diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. A web-based expert system was developed to analyze clinical symptoms, demonstrating the positive impact of artificial intelligence in the medical field. Symptom data were sourced from medical literature, medical records of Klinik Pratama Haji Medan Pancing, and interviews with medical practitioners at the clinic. Using 128 Tsukamoto fuzzy rules, the system predicts indications of Pulmonary Tuberculosis based on seven symptom variables. The research findings indicate that this technology implementation enhances early detection of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, offering a solution for Klinik Pratama Haji Medan Pancing and establishing an expert system accessible via a web interface, ensuring accessibility. The system's implementation also proves effective in analyzing clinical symptoms at early stages, providing a significant tool for medical practitioners. Validation results show a high accuracy rate in detecting potential diseases, supporting further potential developments in similar medical applications. The application of this system is expected to alleviate the workload of medical practitioners in expediting Pulmonary Tuberculosis management and enhancing healthcare service quality.
Tinjauan Literatur : Underground Economy dan Perpajakan Prostitusi
Authors: Hazmi Raldin
Published: December 2024

Prostitution is actually an undergorund economy that is difficult to detect, because every commercial sex worker in this business is difficult to distinguish from ordinary people in general. In terms of taxation, tax is designed not to recognize assets obtained from legal activities, and from illegal activities, no matter whether the income is obtained from corruption, prostitution, human trafficking, illegal arms trade and even narcotics. As long as it is known that there is an increase in income or enjoyment, the state has the right to collect taxes. However, the relationship between prostitution and taxes is very sensitive. Prostitution business has a huge potential. Exploring the potential of this business if done massively will increase tax revenue quite significantly, but there are externalities that DGT must face. In this case, DGT must also use the moral point of view prevailing in society. Taxing something illegal and immoral will indirectly give an opinion to the public that the state legalizes the activity.
 
 
Prostitusi sejatinya merupakan undergorund economy yang sulit dideteksi keberadaannya, karena setiap pekerja seks komersial yang ada di bisnis ini sulit dibedakan dengan masyarakat biasa pada umumnya. Di lihat dari sisi perpajakan, Pajak didesain dengan tidak mengenal harta yang didapat dari aktivitas yang legal, dan dari aktivitas ilegal, tidak peduli apakah penghasilan tersebut didapat dari hasil korupsi, prostitusi, perdagangan manusia, perdagangan senjata ilegal bahkan narkotika. Selama diketahun terdapat penambahan penghasilan atau kenikmatan, maka negara memiliki hak untuk memungut pajak. Namun hubungan antara prositutsi dengan pajak sangatlah sensitif. Bisnis Prostitusi memang memiliki potensi yang sangat besar. Penggalian potensi bisnis ini jika dilakukan secara masif maka akan meningkatkan penerimaan pajak cukup signifikan, akan tetapi terdapat ekternalitas yang harus dihadapi DJP. Dalam hal ini DJP juga harus menggunakan sudut pandang moral-moral yang berlaku di masyarakat Mengenakan pajak terhadap sesuatu yang ilegal dan amoral akan memberikan opini secara tidak langsung kepada masyarakat bahwa negara melegalkan aktivitas tersebut.
Development of an Algorithm and Software for Optimal Route Selection
Authors:   Department of Computer Technology. Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi, Georgia, Basheleishvili Irakli , Chumburidze Manana ,   Department of Computer Technology. Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi, Georgia, Bitsadze Elza ,   Department of Computer Technology. Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi, Georgia, Janadze Lia ,   Department of Computer Technology. Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi, Georgia
Published: December 2024

The paper deals with developing an optimal route selection algorithm and software, which, taking into account various criteria, ensures the adoption of efficient and economical route selection decisions. The algorithm is based on permutations for defining routes. It utilizes multi-criteria analysis methods such as TOPSIS and CRITIC, which enable the selection of optimal routes based on various factors, including cost optimization, time savings, safety measures, etc. The paper also presents the proposed algorithm's software, which helps to solve real-world problems related to route selection.
Reducing The Low Prevalence Effect: Does similarity search translate to binary decisions?
Authors: Gillies Greer , Kosovicheva Anna
Published: December 2024

In visual search, observers often miss rare targets. This low prevalence effect (LPE) is resistant to many cognitive interventions. However, a recent study showed that having participants identify the item that was most similar to the target (similarity search) eliminated the LPE. As real-world searches often require binary decisions (e.g., is there a threat in this bag?) we tested whether the benefits of similarity search generalize to binary decisions and to more naturalistic stimuli. Participants searched for T shapes amongst near T-distractors and the prevalence of True-T’s was manipulated. In the similarity search only condition, participants clicked on the “most T-like object”. In the similarity search & binary decision condition, participants additionally reported whether the chosen item was a true T (yes/no). We found that in some circumstances, similarity search can be used to attenuate the LPE. However, there was an LPE for the binary decision task. Participants were less likely to classify the target as a true-T during low prevalence compared to high. We replicated this result in an additional experiment using more naturalistic stimuli. Participants watched clips of road videos and clicked on the “most hazardous location” in the video, followed by a binary decision (“would you need to respond to that hazard? yes/no”). Though participants located the hazards regardless of prevalence, there was an LPE for the binary decision task. Together, these results indicate potential limitations in applying similarity search outside the laboratory; the LPE is still seen in these searches if a binary decision is involved.
Inner speech as a mechanism of naming improvement after lexical-semantic therapy in chronic aphasia
Authors: Stark Brielle C , Alexander Julianne M , Stockrahm Emma , Taylor Reagan , Nielsen Peyton , Barron Bailey , Kaur Prit
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study investigates whether inner speech—the mental rehearsal of words without articulation—facilitates naming recovery in individuals with aphasia. We hypothesized that items with preserved inner speech but impaired overt naming at baseline would improve more after speech therapy than items without inner speech. Method: Nineteen participants with chronic, expressive aphasia participated in three pre-treatment naming sessions, nine treatment sessions (semantic feature analysis), and three post-treatment naming sessions. For each pre- and post-treatment naming session, participants named ~300 items (pictures of nouns) aloud and also indicated whether they had inner speech for each item. Based on pre-treatment naming sessions, 30 individualized items (“Treated30”) were trained using semantic feature analysis. Mixed-effects models analyzed the effect of treatment, inner speech, psycholinguistic properties, and aphasia severity on naming outcomes immediately post-treatment. Results: There was an average of 60.8% proportional improvement on overt naming and 41% improvement on inner speech for the Treated30 from baseline to follow-up. In a series of hierarchical mixed models, baseline inner speech, inner speech across the study, aphasia severity, and interactions of inner speech variables with treatment were significant in predicting correct naming post-therapy. Conclusions: Findings suggest a bidirectional relationship between inner and overt speech: baseline inner speech and, importantly, improvements in inner speech significantly influence therapy-related gains in naming. These results suggest that inner speech-focused interventions may improve outcomes by providing a cognitive scaffold for speech production.
Simulation-based inference with deep learning shows speed climbers combine innovation and copying to improve performance
Authors: Youngblood Mason , Passmore Sam
Published: December 2024

In the Olympic sport of speed climbing, athletes compete to reach the top of a 15-meter wall as quickly as possible. Since the standardization of the speed climbing route in 2007, improvement has been driven by a process of cumulative cultural evolution—new route sequences innovated by some are copied and improved upon by others. In this study, we use simulation-based inference to fit an agent-based model of speed climbing to 12 years of competitive speed climbing times (2007-2019). By analyzing the dynamics of the fitted model, we are able to gain some insight into the processes that may be driving cumulative improvement in speed climbing. Innovation and copying are used roughly equally by climbers, with copying having only a slight advantage. Slower agents in the model are more likely to innovate, likely in pursuit of strategies that give them a competitive advantage. Population size negatively predicts innovation, presumably because innovation is not as useful when there are plenty of existing solutions to choose from. Finally, the model suggests that climbers may not be using innovation and copying optimally—continued improvement may require more emphasis on innovation and less reliance on copying.
Customer Acceptance of Cheque Truncation and Electronic Clearing Services in Nepal
Authors: Karki Dipendra , Dahal Rewan Kumar , Ghimire Binod , Joshi Surendra Prasad
Published: December 2024

Efficient financial systems are vital to the economic integration of nations, with technological connectivity playing a pivotal role. In Nepal, despite the introduction of electronic cheque clearing (ECC) services in early 2012, skepticism persists among users. This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of clearing services in Nepal, employing primary data collected using structured survey questionnaire. The research explores the relationship between independent factors such as Risk, Convenience, Trust, and Relative Advantages in determining usage patterns. With a sample size of 375 respondents, the descriptive and inferential analyses reveal a strong negative correlation between risk perception and clearing service adoption, while Trust, Convenience, and Relative Advantage exhibit robust positive relationships. Notably, convenience emerges as a key driver of adoption. The findings indicate the need for banks to mitigate risks and enhance user confidence, while also emphasizing the importance of leveraging convenience and relative advantages to promote adoption. This research offers valuable insights into the dynamics influencing the adoption of clearing services in Nepal, informing strategic interventions to boost confidence and increase usage in the financial ecosystem.
Modified Half-Cauchy Chen (MHCC) Distribution with Applications to Lifetime Dataset
Authors: Chaudhary Arun Kumar , Sah Telee Lal Babu , Kumar Vijay
Published: December 2024

In this article, we have recommended an innovative versatile distribution called Modified Half-Cauchy Chen distribution by modifying half-Cauchy Chen distribution. The recommended distribution's various properties are derived and analyzed. The recommended distribution's parameters are ascertained by applying the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) approach. Furthermore, the performance of the Modified Half-Cauchy Chen distribution is compared against other distributions using various statistical measures. These measures consist of the Corrected Akaike Information Criterion (CAIC), the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) test, the Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC), and the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC). The results consistently demonstrate the superior fit of the Modified Half-Cauchy Chen distribution to the data. The goodness-of-fit analysis is carried out on a real data set in order to evaluate the innovative distribution's applicability. The Modified half-Cauchy Chen distribution is shown to perform better than a few other known distributions. R programming software is used to help with every computation.
Effects of unemployment and inflation on the economy of Nepal
Authors: Kumar Nand Kishor
Published: December 2024

This is a longitudinal study for the period of 2010-2019 which examines the effect of inflation and unemployment on growth rate of Nepal. The economy of Nepal suffers from inflation and unemployment. In this paper, the impact of inflation and unemployment on growth rate in the two short-run and long-run phases was investigated and examined using Karl Pearson`s Co-efficient and Phillips Curve. The results of this model showed the significance and positive effect of inflation and unemployment on economic growth in short-run and negative effect on long-run. This paper found that policy maker should conscientiously focus on strategies to reduce and control inflation and unemployment. The planner could attempt to reduce and control over unemployment and inflation to get desired economic growth of Nepalese economy. From 2010 to 2019, Nepal's economy faced significant challenges and transformations. Understanding the interplay between inflation and unemployment during this period highlights the complexity of macroeconomic management in a developing country. Policy responses need to be multifaceted, considering both immediate economic pressures and long-term structural changes.
Micro resistance from the margin: Tracing modernity in Bhisham Sahni’ s Madhavi
Authors: Gyawali Ramesh
Published: December 2024

Bhisham Sahni’s adapted myth, in the form of a drama, portrays the character Madhavi as a victim of patriarchy. She is used to fulfil the male ego, such as Galav’s stubbornness for Gurudakshina, Yayati’s generosity, and Vishwamitra’s sexual desire. However, in the end, she valiantly challenges the male domination by boycotting the Swayambar. It deals with the issue of micro resistance from the characters belonging to the margin. Furthermore, it endeavours to reveal the process of modernity through resistance, the practice of self-decision, and the use of reason, which serves the purpose of elevating modern human beings from the docile to the autonomous agency, resulting in a modern social context. This study aims to reveal the hitherto cultural hegemony prevalent in society through the use of myth and creating the spirit of modernity. The text, Madhavi, in English, was selected purposefully for data collection and analysis. Data related to the resisters, authorities resisted, causes, and the way of resistance were collected and coded, determining the categories to develop the broad theme of resistance from the margin. Themes were analyzed, making connections among the categories and approaching with the theories of modernity, especially accentuating traits of the modern person. The findings indicate that characters from the margin, such as Ashramites, Tapas, and Madhavi, challenge the authorities from educational, cultural, and political domains. They resist the authorities for justice and social harmony through rationality. The revelations suggest that an in-depth study of mythical episodes can further reveal more about the malpractices and beliefs prevalent in society, which can pave the way for the search for modernity.
Growth Performance of Agarwood Resin Producing Gyrinops walla Gaertn under Different Shade Conditions
Authors: Dilrukshi PGT , Subasinghe S.M.C.U.P. , Senevirathne AMWK , Nayanakantha NMC
Published: December 2024

Gyrinops walla Gaertn is the only agarwood resin producing species naturally growing in Sri Lanka, which thrives well in home gardens and forested areas of the wet zone under different light conditions. Due to the scientific discovery of its ability to produce commercially valuable agarwood resin in this species in 2012, G. walla became popular among many sectors. Since then, growers and investors were searching for necessary information for G. walla plantation establishment and sustainably managing them. Due to lack of such information, the present study aimed at finding the performance of G. walla under different light levels. For this reason, 60 G. walla seedlings were planted in the Rubber Research Institute premises in Agalawatte, Sri Lanka in 2015. After 12 months, six plants were provided with 50% shade, and another six plants were provided with 30% shade. The rest of the plants were kept under full sun. After another 14 months, height and diameter of all plants were measured at monthly intervals. Leaf area and leaf chlorophyll content were measured at three month intervals for six plants in each shade level. Lean nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium contents were analyzed at six month intervals covering both wet and dry periods for six replicates under each shade level. According to the results, height and leaf area of G. walla grown under full sun was significantly lower than those under 50% and 30% shade levels. Stem diameter and leaf chlorophyll contents of G. wall grown under different shade levels were not significant. Further, leaf nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium contents did not significantly vary between wet and dry seasons or between shade levels. The survival rate of the plants after 54 weeks after planting as 88%. The results suggest that, G. walla plantations can be successfully established in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka, and plants grown initially under shade perform better than those grown under full sun.
Bringing the Veterinary Medicine Curriculum to the Fingertips of Faculty and Students: A Novel Curriculum Search and Analysis Tool
Authors: Ilgu Aliye Karabulut , Demir Serhat
Published: December 2024

Curriculum review is a required and essential part of the continuous improvement process to ensure that all elements of the curriculum are integrated to help students achieve intended outcomes. It is also an effective way of avoiding a disparity between the knowledge and skills students gain throughout their education and the knowledge and skills required in practice. One commonly used curriculum analysis approach is curriculum mapping, which requires extensive labor and time commitment. This best practice paper describes the development of a curriculum search and analysis tool that utilizes novel computational analysis techniques from data science and artificial intelligence approaches to enhance the quality of curriculum maps by increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the curriculum analysis and mapping process.
How Many Participants Are Needed? Strategies for Calculating Sample Size in Nutrition Research
Authors: Seabrook Jamie A.
Published: December 2024

Sample size estimation is a critical aspect of nutrition research methodology, yet it remains frequently overlooked, leading to underpowered studies and potentially inaccurate conclusions. This review addresses this gap by providing comprehensive guidance on how to calculate sample size in nutrition research. Emphasizing the importance of an a priori sample size calculation, the review outlines the key considerations, including the desired levels of significance and power, effect size estimation, and standard deviation assessment. Formulas for determining sample size for various comparisons, including two proportions, two means, three or more groups, and unevenly sized groups, are provided, along with strategies for addressing loss to follow-up. Hypothetical examples illustrate these formulas’ application across different research scenarios, highlighting their practical value in ensuring study robustness. Additionally, the review discusses common pitfalls in sample size estimation, such as misjudging effect size or standard deviation, and emphasizes the need for transparent reporting of sample size calculations to enable accurate interpretation of study findings. This article is a resource for nutrition researchers, offering guidance on conducting appropriate sample size calculations to bolster methodological rigor and study reliability. By embracing the principles outlined herein, researchers can elevate the quality of nutrition research.
Optimal Timing for Postanesthesia Care Unit Discharge Using Physiological-Based Criteria in In-Patients Undergoing Low-Risk Surgery with General Anesthesia: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Taesiri Worranut , Phusawat Sujettana , Chairatana Laksanawadee , Nintakarn Rattayaporn , Paksiri Wayuda , Thabthim Panisara , Kaewhan Jiranuwat , Sangsungnern Peerapong
Published: December 2024

Objective: All postanesthesia patients must be monitored in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) until they meet PACU discharge protocols. These included both physiological-based discharge (PBD) criteria and time-based discharge (TBD) criteria. The efficacy of using only PBD criteria to determine PACU discharge remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the optimal timing for PACU discharge using PBD criteria alone for in-hospital patients undergoing low-risk surgeries. Material and Methods: This was a prospective observational study, involving 532 patients who had undergone elective low-risk surgery under general anesthesia (GA). At the PACU, the following data points were recorded: patient demographics, anesthesia and surgical data, the time required to meet PBD criteria, the actual PACU discharge time, complications during PACU admission, and causes of delayed PACU discharge. This study analyzed the comparison between the average time to meet PBD criteria and the ‘actual’ PACU discharge time. Results: A total of 532 patients admitted to the PACU were enrolled in this study. The mean PBD time was 12.6± 8.4 minutes, and the mean actual PACU time was 65.1±15.5 minutes: a difference that was statically significant [mean difference 52.5 (51.1, 54.0) minutes, p-value<0.001]. No severe complications were observed. Severe pain was the most recorded complication during PACU admission. The highest cause of delayed PACU discharge was the unavailability of hospital patient transporters. Conclusion: The PACU discharge time for in-hospital patients undergoing low-risk surgery under GA, based on PBD criteria, was significantly shorter than that based on TBD criteria; additionally, no severe complications were reported.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH TERHADAP PEMBATASAN USIA PERNIKAHAN ANAK (STUDI KASUS DI DESA LAMBANGKUNING, KECAMATAN LUMBANG, KABUPATEN PROBOLINGGO)
Authors: Marwiyah Siti , Rahmadi Andhi Nur , Wahyuni Nurul Tri
Published: December 2024

The policy of limiting the age of child marriage is an important effort to improve the quality of life of children and prevent early marriage which can have a negative impact on their health and development. This research aims to analyze the implementation of this policy in Lambangkuning Village, Lumbang District, Probolinggo Regency in 2022-2023. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that even though the policy has been implemented, there are still challenges in its implementation, including cultural, economic factors and lack of socialization.Keywords: Implementation, Policy, Minimum Age Limit, Early Marriage
Description of a new Ornithomya Latreille, 1802 (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) species with a key to all species of this genus
Authors: Nartshuk E.P. , Matyukhin A.V. , Markovets M.Yu. , Yatsuk A.A.
Published: December 2024

The family Hippoboscidae Samouelle, 1819 includes approximately 213 species. The genus Ornithomya Latreille, 1802 (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) is one of the largest louse fly genera and now includes 31 species. These flies are parasites of different small birds from the order Passeriformes. Many of them specifically prefer swallows as hosts. Swallows have a wide beak, short legs, dense plumage and poor preening abilities. They feed in flight and therefore do not associate insects in their nests with food. A new species of the genus Ornithomya, O. delichoni sp. nov., is described. A female of O. delichoni sp. nov. was collected in the Spassk district of Primorskiy Territory (Far East, Russia) from western house martin. The new species differs from other Ornithomya species from this region in its combined length of the head and thorax, eye width, number of large setae on the scutellum, and arrangement of microtrichia on the wings. The new species is named after the bird from which the fly was collected. An updated key for 32 species of the genus Ornithomya, including the new one, is provided. These key is based on the following morphological features: head and thorax length combined, wing length, number of scutellum and mesonotum setae, ratio of sections of costal vein between junctions of R1 and R2+3 and between junctions of R2+3 and R4+5 and arrangement of wing microtrichia. Additionally, known data on the hosts and distribution of the Ornithomya species are provided.
Innovando en Discursos Comunicativos
Authors: Santos Martínez Clara Janneth , Campillo Alhama Concepción , Meléndez Chávez Sendy
Published: December 2024

El monográfico Innovando en Discursos Comunicativos aborda las transformaciones que está viviendo la comunicación en el contexto contemporáneo, impulsadas por la tecnología, las redes sociales y los cambios socioculturales. En un mundo globalizado donde la información circula rápidamente, los discursos comunicativos se adaptan y evolucionan, buscando nuevas formas de interacción y significado. Este trabajo invita a reflexionar sobre los desafíos y oportunidades que surgen de la digitalización, la creación de nuevos formatos y plataformas, y la participación activa de los usuarios en la generación de contenido. También examina el impacto de tecnologías emergentes, como la inteligencia artificial, y las implicaciones de la desinformación y las noticias falsas, que afectan la confianza en los medios y la eficacia de los procesos comunicativos.
SİGORTA SAHTECİLİĞİ ARAŞTIRMALARININ BİBLİYOMETRİK ANALİZİ: GENEL GÖRÜNÜM VE EĞİLİMLER
Authors: Ersoy Behlül
Published: December 2024

Sigorta sahteciliği sigorta sektörünün uzun yıllar mücadele ettiği en temel sorunların başında gelmektedir. Sahtecilik eylemeleri sonucu ortaya çıkan maliyet, sigorta şirketlerinin bilançolarını bozmakta ve karlılıklarını düşürmektedir. Bununla birlikte sigorta sahteciliklerinin sektörün teminat kapasitesi üzerinde de daraltıcı etkisi bulunmaktadır. Deprem, sel gibi doğal afet kaynaklı katastrofik risklerin yönetimi sahteciliğin getirdiği maliyetlerden dolayı zorlaşmaktadır. Sigorta sahteciliğinin ekonomiye ve sektöre etkisinin önemi düzeyinde konu, araştırmacıların da ilgisini çekmektedir. Bu noktada çalışmanın amacı, sigorta sahteciliği alanındaki uluslararası araştırmaların kapsamlı bir değerlendirmesini yaparak, literatürün mevcut durumunu ve gelişim alanlarını ortaya koymaktır. Bu kapsamda R yazılımı Bibliometrix kütüphanesi altyapısıyla kullanılan Biblioshiny yardımıyla sigorta sahteciliğine ilişkin literatürün bibliyometrik analizi yapılmıştır. Çalışmada sigorta sahteciliğini konu alan ve Scopus veri tabanında taranan 2007-2024 yılları arasındaki 586 çalışma incelenmiştir. Buna göre çalışmada sırasıyla ülke, yazar, çalışma, kaynak, tema ve anahtar odaklı performans değerlendirmesine yönelik bulgular paylaşılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre, sigorta sahteciliğine araştırmacıların ilgisi büyüktür. Son yıllardaki çalışma sayılarındaki dramatik artış dikkate alındığında bu ilginin önümüzdeki yıllarda da devam edeceği tahmin edilmektedir. Literatürün ağırlıkla otomobil ve sağlık sigortacılığı branşlarındaki sahtecilikle mücadele yöntemlerine odaklandığı görülmektedir. Bununla birlikte sahtecilikle mücadelede davranışsal nedenleri araştıran çalışmaların sınırlı sayıda ve kapsamda olduğu da tespit edilmiştir. Son olarak sigortacılık sisteminin mevcut homojen ve uluslararası standartları, çalışmaların etkisini artıran unsurlara da yansımıştır. Bu noktada, literatürde ağırlık merkezi olan çalışmaların yazarları büyük oranda uluslararası iş birliği ağlarının içinde yer almaktadır.
A Study on the Policy of Lifelong Education for the New Elderly
Authors:   Korean Society of Educational Gerontology, Choi Ilseon , Park Jisuk , Choi Soo Yeon , Oh Junghee
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to propose a lifelong education policy for the new elderly. To this end, the characteristics and educational needs of the new elderly were identified by re-analyzing national surveys and research data which included the elderly as subjects, analyzed laws related to lifelong education for the new elderly, and various plans and policy projects of the national and local governments. Data analysis results were confirmed through interviews with field experts and researchers who conducted related research, and the validity of policy proposals was reviewed. The result was the direction change of lifelong education policies for the new elderly in five areas. Based on this, five policy plans were proposed: life transformation education that supports the new elderly to cope with the changes they experience in the process of retirement and transition to old age; second, balanced retirement life education that can encompass contributions and influences to society; third, the operation of an senior-friendly university that links the lifelong education system of universities, lifelong education centers of universities, and vocational education of vocational colleges; fourth, grassroots classes for the elderly using lifelong education facilities in the living area such as classes for the elderly and lifelong learning centers in Eup, Myeon, Dong, and fifth, a social contribution type of education that utilizes the expertise of the elderly and enhances understanding and solidarity between generations.