bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
3D Scanned Nature-based Virtual Environment Design: A Hunter Valley (NSW, Australia) Case Study
Authors: Schmid Jean-Luc , See Zi Siang , O’Callaghan Simone
Published: May 2024

This project focuses on 3D scanning methods to create a virtual environment of nature-based artefacts from the Hunter Valley region (NSW, Australia), primarily looking at photogrammetry-based and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) processes. The technology required to develop virtual environments is becoming cheaper and more accessible to the public, raising questions about differences between low and high-fidelity software results. The main contribution of this research is to find and evaluate approachable technical methods of creating photorealistic environments that can be interacted with in a game engine setting using consumer-grade devices, using an iterative design process to support consideration for utilising accessible 3D scanned results, possibly obtained in a short amount of time. Virtual environments are becoming increasingly more important as a tool for many industries, and consequently, the technology is becoming more readily available to a wider audience. These include architectural visualisation, film making, digital heritage and digital technologies for education. Furthermore, the research will Investigate the creative process and workflow of creating high-fidelity 3D assets, potentially contributing a cheaper and faster solution for professionals and non-professionals alike. For this project, as part of the creative component, the virtual environment prototype will be created with nature artefacts obtained through 3D scanning approaches located within the Hunter Valley.
Design Beyond Screen: A Primer for Designing Mobile Augmented Reality Storytelling Application
Authors: Seengal Divya , O’Callaghan Simone , See Zi Siang
Published: May 2024

This research project explores and experiments with a design intervention – remediation of a print-based story into an augmented reality storytelling experience. The objective of this study is to reveal insights into the process of designing a mobile augmented reality storytelling application. This focuses on the main idea that examines how designing for screen (2D (two-dimensional) displays) is different than designing for augmented reality (360-degree view with perceived depth). The study experiments with interaction design process, method, and apparatus of creating an augmented reality mobile application, that creates engaging experiences for users. In doing so, the research intends to make an original contribution to knowledge within the disciplines of extended realities (XR) and human-computer interaction (HCI) by adopting a user-centred approach within the context of technological, phenomenological and the interaction design perspectives. The insights that emerge from this study are relevant and useful to other researchers and practitioners in XR and HCI. This practice-based study examines the design processes, are specific to the creation of mobile augmented reality storytelling experiences. The key outcome is to elicit knowledge through practice. The study lays the groundwork for determining what sorts of design constraints and interaction possibilities are presented by augmented reality as a storytelling medium. In this paper, we will present the early prototype, creative process, demonstrate our plan for conducting a user experience (UX) study for supporting the design process of the Augmented Reality (AR) prototype, and directions for future work.
Cálculo y medición de probabilidades
Authors: Valdivieso Miranda Margoth Adriana , Burbano Pantoja Víctor Miguel Ángel
Published: May 2024

Desde hace más de treinta milenios los seres humanos han propuesto diversas formas de elaborar mediciones sobre los fenómenos aleatorios, lo que ha generado diferentes maneras de asumir el azar, el riesgo y lo probable. Poco a poco, se formaron la concepción epistemológica y la concepción aleatoria de la probabilidad, esta última originada en los juegos de azar y la repartición de apuestas, pero solo hasta el siglo XVII se empezó a formalizar su cálculo con las aportaciones de Pascal y Leibniz, resultado que luego afinaría Laplace y que se publicaría en 1812 como probabilidad clásica, calculada sobre conjuntos finitos de resultados posibles. Sin embargo, solo en 1933 Kolmogorov consolidó la probabilidad axiomática como una medida que permitió su cálculo tanto de espacios finitos como infinitos.Actualmente, la probabilidad es una rama de las matemáticas con múltiples aplicaciones, de allí la necesidad de estudiarla desde la educación escolar hasta la universitaria y ojalá a lo largo de toda la vida mediante diversas estrategias. En este trabajo investigativo se hace una transposición del saber probabilístico al saber para ser enseñado, que se constituye en una propuesta de intervención para mejorar su aprendizaje. Para elaborar esta obra se hicieron procesos de investigación documental y de diagnóstico de presaberes en estudiantes universitarios, a fin de generar situaciones de aprendizaje que permitan transitar del cálculo clásico a la medición de probabilidades en espacios no laplacianos.Para elaborar este trabajo, se utilizó una metodología de corte mixto, donde se conjugan el análisis textual y los métodos cuantitativos, incluido el inductivo-deductivo. Este libro está dirigido a estudiantes universitarios, profesores y profesionales interesados en incrementar su conocimiento probabilístico, a través de la lectura de las situaciones expuestas focalizadas en espacios de probabilidad, variables aleatorias y modelos de probabilidad.
La inteligencia emocional y su relación con la productividad de los trabajadores en empresas de la industria química manufacturera en Lurín, al 2023
Authors:   , Miranda Sosa Selene Karolina , Guerra Zambrano Xina Lizbeth
Published: May 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo principal determinar la relación de la inteligencia emocional y la productividad de los trabajadores en empresas de la industria química manufacturera en Lurín, al 2023. Esta investigación se situó en las siguientes empresas: Aris Industrial, NCH Perú, Mapei Perú y Sika. Para ello, se tomó en cuenta una muestra de estudio proporcional de 297 trabajadores, a quienes se le aplicaron cuestionarios como instrumento de análisis. La revisión bibliográfica se basa en los antecedentes del estudio, marco teórico y dimensiones de la Inteligencia Emocional con relación a la Productividad, su evolución a lo largo de los años, dándola a conocer como un elemento de estudio imprescindible para el desarrollo humano. Por otro lado, se establecen los objetivos e hipótesis de acuerdo con la información recopilada previamente. La metodología empleada en la presente investigación es de enfoque cuantitativo, no experimental, descriptivo y correlacional, con lo que se pretende analizar el comportamiento de las variables Inteligencia Emocional y Productividad Laboral. Los resultados para la recolección de datos de los encuestados fueron sintetizados y tabulados en Excel, para posteriormente obtener los resultados estadísticos con el programa SPSS, versión v.26, con la finalidad de que estos resultados puedan brindar un aporte académico y práctico tanto para las empresas industriales como para próximas investigaciones.
Sistema para el mapeo, control y monitoreo de síntomas depresivos en escolares
Authors:   , Gonzalez Cieza Alvin Edickson , Chavez Monteza Gianmarco
Published: May 2024

Este estudio se enfocó en implementar un sistema que permita el mapeo, control y monitoreo de síntomas depresivos en escolares en instituciones educativas de Lima Metropolitana utilizando la metodología PMBOK. El alcance del proyecto abarcó el diseño de la arquitectura del sistema propuesto, la investigación de tecnologías relacionadas con el mapeo, control y monitoreo de síntomas depresivos en escolares, y la implementación del sistema para estudiantes de nivel secundario en Lima Metropolitana. El monitoreo de los síntomas depresivos se llevó a cabo a través de las redes sociales de los estudiantes utilizando machine learning. Además, se desarrolló documentos de gestión del proyecto y se recopilarán lecciones aprendidas. Se concluye que el sistema de información propuesto contribuye a aumentar los casos diagnosticados de síntomas depresivos, ya que el 50% de los casos diagnosticados acceden por primera vez a un psicólogo. Además, las pruebas de usabilidad realizadas con los estudiantes arrojaron un resultado SUS de 75,5, superando el promedio de 68 y siendo calificado como "Bueno" según este instrumento de medición de usabilidad.
Eficacia y seguridad de la vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humano en la prevención de la Lesión escamosa Intraepitelial de alto grado anal en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres: Revisión sistemática y metanálisis
Authors:   , Rojas Quispe Aaron Agustin , Correa Zuñiga Alessandra Fernanda
Published: May 2024

Objetivos: Evaluar la eficacia y seguridad de la vacuna contra el Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH) en la prevención de Lesión Escamosa Intraepitelial de Alto Grado (HSIL) anal en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH). Métodos: Se incluyeron ensayos controlados aleatorizados (ECAs) de acuerdo a la siguiente PICO: población: HSH, Intervención: vacuna contra el VPH; control: placebo y desenlaces: incidencia de HSIL anal y presencia de eventos adversos. Se excluyeron: resúmenes de conferencias, editoriales, cartas al editor y estudios que no tuvieron grupo control. Se realizaron búsquedas en cuatro bases de datos hasta abril del 2022. Se evaluó el riesgo de sesgo mediante la herramienta Cochrane de riesgo de sesgo 2.0 para ECAs. Se sometió a una síntesis cualitativa y cuantitativa mediante un metanálisis de modelos de efectos aleatorios de varianza inversa y se evaluó la calidad de la evidencia de los desenlaces. Resultados: Se incluyeron dos ECAs con un total de 727 participantes. Se encontró que en pacientes HSH, la vacuna contra el VPH no reduce el riesgo de HSIL anal comparado con el control (RR 0.55; IC95% 0.13-2.36) Igualmente, en pacientes HSH, la vacuna contra el VPH no presenta menos riesgo de efectos adversos comparado con el control (RR 0.86; IC95% 0.63-1.16). Se encontró alto riesgo de sesgo para uno de los ECAs incluidos. En la evaluación GRADE se encontró muy baja calidad de evidencia para los desenlaces evaluados. Conclusión: El uso de la vacuna contra el VPH demostró no ser eficaz para la prevención de HSIL anal y no mostró menos riesgo de efectos adversos comparado con placebo en población HSH. Si bien el grado de recomendación se inclina a no recomendar la vacuna, se recomienda mantener una actitud expectante, aumentar el número de ECAs y considerar factores de riesgo que puedan influir en el desarrollo de HSIL anal. Otros: Esta revisión sistemática no tuvo financiamiento externo y fue registrado en la base de datos de PROSPERO con ID CRD42022323247.
Influencia del liderazgo auténtico sobre el compromiso organizacional en las MYPE del sector textil y confecciones en Lima Metropolitana, 2022
Authors:   , Gomez De La Cruz Mirella Antuane , Correa Vilca Jerson Manuel
Published: May 2024

El liderazgo auténtico está tomando cada vez una mayor importancia en las organizaciones, esto se debe a que la confianza que brinda este tipo de liderazgo produce mejores actitudes y un mayor compromiso por parte de los empleados hacia la empresa en la que laboran. Por ello, esta investigación tiene como objetivo principal determinar cómo afecta el liderazgo auténtico al compromiso organizacional de los colaboradores en las MYPE del sector textil y confecciones de Lima Metropolitana. Por lo tanto, se ejecutó un estudio cuantitativo de alcance explicativo con un diseño no experimental y se realizó una recopilación de datos a través de encuestas realizadas a una muestra de 279 personas que laboran en el sector textil. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el liderazgo auténtico influye significativamente al compromiso organizacional en sus 4 dimensiones, autoconciencia, transparencia relacional, procesamiento equilibrado de la información y perspectivas morales. Estos resultados demuestran la importancia que tiene un líder auténtico sobre el colaborador, ya que la confianza brindada y el apoyo para la realización de las tareas genera un mayor compromiso con sus labores y su organización.
Museo de Historia Natural de flora y fauna en el Centro de Lima
Authors:   , Cárdenas León Yanira
Published: May 2024

El presente proyecto de Tesis de Grado “Museo de Historia Natural en el distrito del Centro de Lima”, brinda complementar y reforzar el aprendizaje significativo adquirido en los centros educativos y a la vez lograr llevar a cabo estas relaciones dinámicas y enriquecedoras entre las colecciones y el público a través del espacio. Para desarrollar este proyecto, se estudió de manera exhaustiva el lugar y entorno para determinar el terreno según los parámetros, condiciones físicas, urbanas y climáticas. Se analizó al usuario, determinando sus necesidades para formar los espacios que, a su vez, determinaron el programa del museo. Tiene el fin de desarrollar un edificio sostenible incorporando aspectos tecnológicos, sistemas constructivos y tecnologías no convencionales.
Complejo empresarial de enseñanza y difusión de las artes digitales para jóvenes en Cercado de Lima con aporte de la neuroarquitectura
Authors:   , Carrillo Hurtado David
Published: May 2024

Actualmente, nuestra sociedad limeña vive tiempos donde los sistemas y medios de comunicación avanzan prontamente, ofreciendo diversas posibilidades respecto a nuevas tecnologías de información y comunicación. Diferentes campos y dimensiones sociales basan su funcionamiento usando las altas tecnologías como un mecanismo eficiente, inmediato y conciso a la hora de comunicar y ejecutar lo que se desea. La revolución tecnológica ha llevado al arte a expresarse de otra manera, incorporando nuevas técnicas y elementos no convencionales, llegando así a lo que hoy día conocemos como el arte interactivo o digital. Paulatinamente se han ido adoptando nuevas técnicas introducidas en Entidades culturales y educativas, que cada vez captan más la atención de las generaciones más jóvenes. Mediante las cuales se promueve un nuevo tipo de comunicación visual a través del arte digital. Este avance reciente de las tecnologías interactivas y multimedia que plantea el arte y la comunicación, de forma gradual sumergen a la ciudad de Lima, en un modelo de ciudad progresista, con la capacidad de llevar a cabo actividades tanto individuales como colectivas, que demandan una infraestructura inteligente, y tecnológicamente a la vanguardia. De modo que, la propuesta de Complejo Empresarial de Enseñanza y Difusión de las Artes Digitales para jóvenes en Cercado de Lima pretende posicionarse como un elemento en la ciudad, que genere un valor de apropiación por el lugar, a través de mecanismos o dinámicas sociales y tecnológicas, dadas a partir de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y comunicación; y sea el proyecto un instrumento didáctico, que asegure el desarrollo de competencias profesionales en los jóvenes.
Prioria balsamifera (Vermoesen) Breteler et Prioria oxyphylla (Harms) Breteler : traits d’histoire de vie et perspectives pour des recherches futures
Authors: BBIDJO Vivien , MANDE Claude , MBAYU Faustin , KATUSI Roger , LISINGO Janvier
Published: May 2024

Prioria balsamifera (Vermoesen) Breteler et Prioria oxyphylla (Harms) Breteler présentent un grand intérêt sur le marché international de bois d’œuvre. Leur attrait commercial a exacerbé leur exploitation. Cet article présente la synthèse bibliographique des connaissances relatives aux traits de vie de ces espèces afin de mettre en évidence les points sur lesquels les nouvelles recherches devront se focaliser. La revue de la littérature montre que peu d’études ont été réalisées sur ces espèces. Cependant, les données disponibles renseignent que P. balsamifera et P. oxyphylla ont une structure spatiale qui varie d’une région à une autre, allant d’une répartition aléatoire à une répartition agrégée, ce qui suggère que les facteurs exogènes auraient une influence sur leur structure. Chez P. balsamifera, les évènements phénologiques (défeuillaison, floraison et fructification) sont annuels et réguliers au niveau de l’espèce, mais irréguliers au niveau de l’individu. Les graines de P. balsamifera, stockées durant deux semaines, n’exigent pas de prétraitement avant semis et présentent une durée de germination pouvant aller jusqu’à 3 mois et un faible pouvoir germinatif (45 %). Bien que sa croissance soit lente en plantation, P. balsamifera présente une meilleure croissance sous un ombrage moyen en forêt dégradée. Le tempérament semi-héliophile est admis pour ces deux espèces. Des investigations sur les facteurs déterminant la structure spatiale de ces espèces, leurs populations reproductrices, les paramètres régulant leurs floraisons, leurs fructifications, la dispersion de leurs diaspores ainsi que la dynamique de leurs cohortes juvéniles doivent être approfondies afin de proposer un modèle approprié pour leur gestion durable.
Improving Acacia smallholder plantation value chains in Thừa Thien Huế cooperative alliance, Vietnam
Authors: INGRAM Verina , HO Thanh Ha , IWANAGA Seiji , NGUYÊN Nguyen Thi Thuy
Published: May 2024

Acacia plantations in Vietnam have an important role in supplying the wood processing industry and generating income for small-scale forest owners. However, it is proving difficult to improve their incomes and reduce the vulnerabilities inherent to current production systems. To address this situation, a quantitative and qualitative value chain analysis was undertaken to understand the products and profits from small-scale Acacia plantations in Thừa Thiên Huế province in Vietnam. The results show that Acacia plantations are profitable, require low levels of inputs and have a short minimum rotation time of five years. Harvesting and transport costs account for a large proportion of total production costs. Traders play an important role in linking producers and processors. Most of the pro- ducts traded are Acacia logs for chipping and processing into other products and for saw-wood to produce timber for carpentry and domestic uses. Acacia logs with larger diameters of over 15 cm have a higher added value for wood processing companies producing furniture for export. Vulnerabilities include the highly fragmented value chain with little coordination and few information exchange mechanisms, and differences between ethnic groups that suggest a need for culturally sensitive intervention on value chains. Different options to increase profits – particularly for smallholder plantation owners – include product diversification, chain integration, and increased production to achieve efficiencies of scale.
Analytical review of methods and tools for assessing crop damage caused by elephants: implications of new information technologies
Authors: N'SAFOU MBANI Cynthia Axelle Eugénie , NGAMA Steeve , TCHAMBA Martin Ngankam , SHIDIKI Abubakar Ali , GNACADJA Claude
Published: May 2024

The devastation of crops by elephants is increasingly fuelling the anger of farmers in the human-elephant conflict. However, the crop damage attributed to elephants by farmers appears disproportionate. Despite the fact that observed crop damage has an impact on the lives of local populations, the assessment of damage remains a controversial issue. The multitude of evaluation methods used by informants makes it difficult to compare results from different areas and to harmonise and/or transpose management strategies. It is therefore wise to take an interest in evaluation methods, to know their constraints, their advantages, and their connection points. This is the purpose of this study, which offers a bibliographic synthesis of the subject based on documentary research and a synthetic analysis of articles and documents. Two types of damage assessment emerge: quantitative and qualitative. Each type of assessment requires different assessment methods, which can be combined to obtain more accurate results. A qualitative assessment can be carried out through interviews, questionnaires, bibliographic research/review, etc., and a quantitative assessment through a total site visit, a visit to conflict hot and cold spots, or a visit to a random sample of the site. Ratings can be combined because qualitative rating is subjective. Many informants use it because it is easy to carry out and gives an idea of the state of devastation of cultures and sociological constraints. Quantitative assessment requires resources but provides results on the ground. However, combining different types of assessment improves the accuracy, reliability of results, and understanding of the conflict. This bibliographic synthesis also reveals that damage assessment tools are today moving towards new information and communication technologies, because these make the work easier and more practical while improving precision.
Economics of sustainable lignocellulose biomass and biofuel logistics in Malaysia
Authors: ONG Chu Lee
Published: May 2024

Lignocellulose biomass is an inedible and renewable resource that can be used to produce biofuels sustainably and thus help to mitigate climate change while helping to ensure energy security. Tropical countries like Malaysia are assumed to have abundant biomass resources, but the fragmented farming landscapes common in Southeast Asia raise challenges for biofuel production, which largely stem from logistics operations and have an adverse impact on economies of scale and the viability of biorefineries.
This thesis seeks to understand the costs and supplies associated with biomass transport, assess the impacts of landscape fragmentation on biorefineries, and identify optimum biorefinery locations. Ten sources of biomass (agroforestry residues from fields, sawmills, and processing plants) were considered, taking into account various logistical factors, supply scenarios, and impacts of landscape fragmentation. The study began with a simulation of biomass transport across Peninsular Malaysia, using GRASS GIS software to estimate costs and supplies. Eighty-nine points within each district were designated as potential locations. Biomass transport was recorded as a major cost component in operational expenditures. The capital expenditures for various conversion pathways and biorefinery operations were estimated across relevant orders of magnitude, with the biofuel supplies also being simulated. The study identified four optimum locations for various types of biomass, presenting detailed cost and supply structures. The two most competitive biomass types are rice straw and pressed palm fibre (PPF). Costs ranged a) from 130.6 to 206.3 USD/tonne, yielding 0.47 to 0.97 million tonnes of PPF fermented biofuel per year, and b) 123.2 to 207.8 USD/tonne for rice straw, yielding 0.49 to 0.56 million tonnes of fermented biofuel per year. In tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), both together amounted to 5–7% of Malaysia’s annual petroleum consumption. Surprisingly, the findings suggest that an abundance of biomass does not necessarily result in lower biofuel costs, because factors such as spatial fragmentation and moisture content amplify transport costs. Our analysis emphasises the need for strategic planning, including the use of larger trucks, early moisture removal, and the establishment of local consolidation centres to manage biomass effectively. It highlights the need for a more holistic and strategic approach in order to understand supply zone specifics with a view to unlocking Malaysia’s potential for sustainable biofuel production.
Relacja wieś–miasto w górnośląskich miasteczkach poprzemysłowych — na przykładzie Radzionkowa
Authors: Kus Adrianna
Published: May 2024

W niniejszym artykule pragnę skoncentrować się na ukształtowaniu poprzemysłowych miasteczek na Górnym Śląsku, które łączą w sobie nakładające się na siebie struktury wsi i miasta. Struktury te uwidaczniają się w znakach obecnych w krajobrazie kulturowym, ukształtowaniu przestrzennym miasteczka i praktykach mieszkańców, unieważniając tym samym opozycję wieś–miasto. Nasuwają się więc pytania: w jaki sposób dawna wieś przekształciła się w poprzemysłowe miasteczko? W jaki sposób struktury te ujawniają się w krajobrazie kulturowym — jakie zawiera znaki? Gdzie ujawnia się wiejski rodowód miasteczka? W jaki sposób relacja wieś–miasto wpłynęła na mieszkańców miasteczka? Aby odpowiedzieć na te pytania, posłużę się koncepcją habitusu Pierre’a Bourdieu. Artykuł ten jest oparty na wstępnych wynikach antropologicznych, jakościowych badań terenowych przeprowadzonych w latach 2019–2021 w Radzionkowie. Radzionków stanowi wyjątkową przestrzeń, która umożliwia prześledzenie długiego procesu zmian, które zaszły w przemyśle oraz wywarły wpływ na habitus mieszkańców. Miasteczko przez wieki rozwijało się przestrzennie i urbanistycznie jako wieś. Dopiero rozwój górnictwa i hutnictwa w XIX i XX wieku stopniowo przyczyniał się do zmiany charakteru wsi, uprzemysłowienia jej i zmiany habitusu radzińczan. Wzory kultury wiejskiej nadal są jednak obecne w codziennych praktykach zadomowionych mieszkańców, podtrzymywane przez cielesną hexis. Wezmę także pod uwagę stosunek zadomowionych mieszkańców do nowej zabudowy miejskiej (np. nowy rynek, bloki mieszkalne), który odzwierciedla ich nastawienie do przestrzeni aspirującej do miejskości.
Krakowska koronka klockowa. Opis niektórych działań służących reinterpretacji wiejskiej tożsamości koronczarek
Authors: Łukaszewska-Haberkowa Justyna
Published: May 2024

Konstruowanie współczesnej indywidualnej i zbiorowej tożsamości stanowi element konstytutywny niematerialnego dziedzictwa kulturowego. Wykonywanie koronki klockowej pozwoliło przyjąć nową tożsamość mieszkankom miasta Krakowa, jako tradycja związana, ich zdaniem, z kulturą polskiej, podkrakowskiej wsi. W artykule przedstawione zostały pewne praktyki, które koronczarki — depozytariuszki krakowskiej koronki klockowej wpisanej na Krajową listę niematerialnego dziedzictwa kulturowego w 2016 roku — podtrzymują jako wyraz swojej tożsamości. Tradycja wykonywania tego elementu niematerialnego dziedzictwa kulturowego stanowi wyraz poszukiwania nowej tożsamości, która także jest związana z współczesnym środowiskiem wiejskim i podmiejskim. Tekst powstał także na podstawie badań wykorzystujących metodę obserwacji towarzyszącej oraz opartych na sztuce.
Generative performance as a wellbeing creator: A humanistic interdisciplinary model for the paradigm shift in human resource management
Authors: Patania Stefano Luca
Published: May 2024

Today the relationship between performance and wellbeing is highly critical and debated. On the one hand, managerial tradition seeks to make production systems even more efficient, on the other it invests significant resources in welfare (Edenred, 2023). Despite some positive indicators, the balance between production and people's quality of life is still elusive (Gallup, 2023). In this position paper, through an interdisciplinary vision, we start from the concept of One Health, to reconstruct the multifactorial and subjective dynamics that promote wellbeing. We aim to identify the sociological aspects that are correlated with the person's condition within the organization, to connect this condition to the fundamental principles of humanistic philosophy. We show how a number of influential authors of the "third force" inspired many operators in the field of personal development, particularly in the world of coaching. Their solutions for optimal business organization, based on uniqueness and creativity, share a common ethical switch in favour of a new wellbeing management.  Based on these observations, as well as recent criticism of leadership on ethical grounds (Allio, 2018), an integrated personal development is proposed, which pools all experiences under the aegis of a single pragmatic humanistic thought. Thanks to the application of an ethical balance between performance and wellbeing, a new development model of wellbeing through a generative performance is postulated.
THE PERCEPTION AND THE ORIGINS OF THE U. S. SOUTH CHINA SEA POLICY DURING THE EVENTS HAPPENED IN THE REGION BEFORE THE COLDWAR
Authors: Jinbo Liu
Published: May 2024

The South China Sea policy of the United States after World War II was formed by the United States’ perception of the three events in the South China Sea before the Cold War. After events such as France’s occupation of the nine small islands in the South China Sea, Japan’s occupation of the South China Sea, and the struggle against Japan during the Pacific War, the United States has continuously deepened its understanding of the South China Sea and increasingly valued its important value. With Japan's gradual retreat in the later stages of World War II, the United States gradually gained control of the South China Sea and took a dominant position in the South China Sea dispute. With the continuous deepening of the United States' understanding of the South China Sea and the changes in its identity, status, and interests in the South China Sea region, the U.S. South China Sea policy has gradually taken shape.
THE DECAY OF THE RUSSIA-EU ENERGY DIALOGUE MECHANISM FROM A ROLE PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Weichao Shu
Published: May 2024

The energy issue is at the core of the interaction between Russia and Europe. This paper, based on the perspective of role theory, systematically reviews the evolution of the Russia-Europe energy dialogue mechanism in the post-Cold War era. It combines role positioning and role expectations as two core variables to analyze the influencing factors of the Russia-Europe energy dialogue mechanism. Therefore, six influencing factors are summarized, including political culture, energy strategy, and energy groups related to role positioning, as well as historical traditions, international crises, and energy revolutions related to role expectations. The paper argues that the evolution of the Russia-Europe energy dialogue mechanism exhibits three characteristics: firstly, consistency with Russia-Europe relations; secondly, idealism in role expectations formed due to political cultural differences; and thirdly, the constraining nature of the asymmetrical structure on energy cooperation. Consequently, the Russia-Europe energy dialogue mechanism is in a state of stagnation, and Russia-Europe energy cooperation is showing a fragmented trend.
SCIENTIST OF THE FUTURE: AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAREER CHOICES AND INTERESTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
Authors: Menon Premanarayani
Published: May 2024

Gifted education provides enrichment and accelerated programs to support high-ability students in their continuous advancement. It is essential for educators to investigate the passions of intellectually advanced students in a particular area to provide top-notch learning experiences. The worldwide COVID-19 emergency requires a rise in the number of pharmaceutical scientists to develop and produce new medications to address the current pandemic and upcoming health issues. This study seeks to investigate the curiosity of intellectually advanced and talented students in the field of pharmaceutical science. A survey was conducted to collect quantitative data from 322 high school students at the PERMATA@Pintar National Gifted Center, located at the National University of Malaysia, who are in grades 8-12. Normality tests (Shapiro-Wilk test and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test) indicated that the data did not follow a normal distribution. As a result, non-parametric analyses were conducted, such as the Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and logistic regression. The results showed that students' interest in the pharmaceutical science field was correlated with their likelihood of pursuing careers related to pharmaceutical science. The discovery also highlighted the variation in students' interests based on gender. Overall, female students showed greater interest in the pharmaceutical science field compared to male students. These findings suggest a need to enhance the visibility of the pharmaceutical field in order to develop innovative solutions for global health challenges.
PEMBACAAN ULANG TERHADAP WADHRIBUHUNNA DALAM SURAT AL-NISA’ AYAT 34
Authors: Dedi Syarial
Published: May 2024

Abstract: The classical scholars interpret wadhribuhunna (al-Nisa': 34) by hitting the wife as the last alternative after giving advice and separating the bed. Civilized blows are not barbaric by paying attention to the way and object of the blow. The modern muslim intellectuals criticize it from various perspectives; human rights, gender, equality between husband and wife in the household, psychology, and so on. Still they did not dare to move the meaning of wadhribuhunna from hitting. This research puts it down by threatening, scaring and not beating or scolding him. This meaning does not come out of the meaning of the dharaba language, and this meaning is also supported by the text and hikmah al-tasyri. This study is in the form of literature with content analysis method
 
Abstrak: Ulama klasik mengartikan wadhribuhunna (al-Nisa’: 34)dengan memukul isteri sebagai alternatif terakhir setelah memberikan nasihat dan pisah ranjang. Pukulan beradab bukan biadab dengan memperhatikan cara dan obyek pukulan. Para intelektual muslim modern mengkritisi itu dari berbagai sudut pandang; hak azasi manusia, gender, kesetaraan suami-isteri dalam rumah tangga, psikologi, dan sebagainya. Tetap saja mereka tidak berani memindahkan makna wadhribuhunna dari memukul.Penelitian ini mena’wilkan wadhribuhunna dengan mengancam, menakut-nakuti dan tidak memukul atau memarahinya. Makna ini tidaklah keluar dari makna bahasa dharaba,dan makna ini juga didukung oleh nash serta hikmah al-tasyri’. Kajian ini berbentuk kepustakaan  dengan metode content analysis (penalaran isi).
Calculation of the elastic modulus of steel during tensile
Authors: Andreiev Igor
Published: May 2024

The rational use of resources in the design of vessels and devices and ensuring their growing needs requires the performance of strength and stability calculations, which require the use of appropriate values of the modulus of elasticity during tension E. The purpose of the article is to improve the definition of the modulus of elasticity of steels during tension, the value of which is normalized by the current in Ukraine by regulatory documents. On the basis of standard tables, dot graphs of changes in modulus of elasticity of carbon, low-alloy, heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant chromium, heat-resistant and heat-resistant austenitic steels and iron-nickel-based alloys during tension E depending on temperature t were constructed and analyzed. It is proposed to approximate these dependencies with simple mathematical equations.
As a result, it was determined that the dependence E = f (t) for carbon and low-alloy steels in the range of changing t from 20 oС to 300 oС is described by a simple linear equation E = – 100t + 2.01.105. When changing t from 300 oС to 450 oС inclusive, it is proposed to apply cubic regression E = – 5.33.10–3t3 + 5.2t2 – 1.827.103t + 3.95.105. In the above and further proposed formulas, the temperature t is substituted in °C, and the result is obtained in MPa.
Heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant chromium steels in the temperature range t from 20 oС to 100 oС inclusive are characterized by the same modulus of elasticity during tension E = 2.15.105 MPa. The dependence of E = f (t) in  the  range  of  changing  t  from 100 oС to 250 oС inclusive can be described by the cubic regression E = 1.33.10–3t3 – 2.63.102t + 2.4.105, and when changing t from 250 oС to 600 oС inclusive – by cubic regression E = – 7.5.10–4t3 + 0.722t2 – 3.426.102t + 2.4748.105.
The value of the modulus of elasticity during tension for heat-resistant and heat-resistant austenitic steels and iron-nickel-based alloys E = 2.15.105 MPa in the temperature range t from 20 oС to 100 oС. The dependence of E = f (t) in the range of changing t from 100 oС to 700 oС inclusive is described by the quadratic regression E = – 0.152t2 + 9.101t + 2.009.105.
The obtained formulas make it possible to abandon the use of standard tables and additional interpolation of intermediate values of the modulus of elasticity of steels during tension when performing calculations, which in turn simplifies both the calculation itself and the development of appropriate computer programs.
The average error value of the performed approximations is in the range from 0 % to 0.218 %, which indicates a high level of coincidence of the regression equations with the actual values.
The use of the proposed formulas for calculating the modulus of elasticity of steels during tension makes it possible to simplify the calculation of vessels and devices for strength and stability.
2D Behavior of Gravity at Large Distances
Authors: Kumar Naman
Published: May 2024

We show that the entropy or information flow of a gravitational system constrains the dependence of gravitational force on radial distance r which for very large r is equivalent to gravity in two dimensions. This explains the "origin" of dark matter and provides a natural solution to the problem of flat rotation curves of galaxies at very large distances and a larger deflection angle for a gravitational lens.
Hubble Diagram Test of SN1a Supernovae and High Redshift Gamma Ray Bursts: Data Analysis of the Log(z)/µ, ln(z+1)/T(d) and Linear Photon Flight Time T/(z+1) Scales. – Comparison of Observational Data with Model Calculations.
Authors: Marosi Laszlo
Published: May 2024

Hubble diagrams are examined for SN1a supernovae in the redshift range z = 0.01–1.3 and for gamma ray bursts in the range z = 0.034–8.1. It is shown that in the low redshift range, the Hubble diagram shows an innate equivocality between the ΛCDM and the tired light model. This means that the strong agreement between the z/µ data, calculated with the parameters of the ΛCDM model, and the experimentally measured z/µ values cannot be considered as definite evidence for the expansion hypothesis. The exponential function , which is characteristic of the tired light redshift mechanism, fits the data with similarly high accuracy. Hence, on the premise of low redshift data, a decision for or against either model is completely arbitrary. The Hubble diagram for high redshift gamma ray bursts shows poor agreement with the ΛCDM model, but concurs with the exponential energy decay following from the tired light redshift hypothesis.
Clinical and Hemodynamic Features of Aneurysm Rupture in Coil Embolization of Intracranial Aneurysms
Authors: Suzuki Tomoaki , Hasegawa Hitoshi , Shibuya Kohei , Fujiwara Hidemoto , Oishi Makoto
Published: May 2024

Intraprocedural rupture (IPR) is a severe complication of coil embolization (CE) for intracranial aneurysms, yet the clinical and hemodynamic features of rupture risk areas remain unclear. From January 2013 to December 2023, 435 saccular cerebral aneurysms (316 unruptured, 119 ruptured) underwent CE at our institution. Included were cases where extravasation or coil protrusion occurred during CE. The rupture point was determined from postoperative data, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis was conducted to assess hemodynamic features. IPR occurred in six aneurysms (1.3%; three ruptured, three unruptured; dome size: 4.7±1.8 mm, D/N: 1.5±0.5, locations: four internal carotid artery [ICA], one anterior cerebral artery, one middle cerebral artery). ICA aneurysms were treated using adjunctive techniques (three balloon-assisted, one stent-assisted). Two aneurysms (M1M2 and A1) were treated simply, yet had relatively small and misaligned domes. CFD analysis identified the rupture point as a flow impingement zone with maximum pressure (Pmax) in five aneurysms (83.3%). Time-averaged wall shear stress (WSS) was locally reduced around this area (1.3±0.7 [Pa]). Hemodynamically unstable areas indicated fragile, thin walls with rupture risk. Microcatheter insertion along the inflow zone, directed towards the caution area, was practiced. The presence of a flow impingement zone with Pmax and low WSS suggests potential aneurysm rupture in CE, particularly with adjunctive techniques. Small aneurysms, especially those with axial misalignment, warrant careful consideration due to the risk of excessive flow impact stress on the aneurysm wall.
Seismic Capacity Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frames with Steel Damper Columns using Incremental Critical Pseudo-Multi Impulse Analysis
Authors: Fujii Kenji
Published: May 2024

Steel damper columns (SDCs) are energy-dissipating members that are suitable for reinforced concrete (RC) moment-resisting frames (MRFs) and those often used for multistory housing. In a previous study, an energy-based prediction procedure for the peak and cumulative response of an RC frame building with SDCs was proposed. In this procedure, the accuracy of the equivalent velocity of the maximum momentary input energy (VΔE1*)–peak equivalent displacement (D1*max) relationship is essential for improved prediction. In this article, the seismic capacity curve (VΔE1*–D1*max relationship) of RC MRFs with and without SDCs is evaluated using incremental critical pseudo-multi impulse analysis (ICPMIA). In the ICPMIA, which is based on a study by Takewaki and coauthors, the structure is subjected to various intensities of critical pseudo-multi impulsive lateral force. An ICPMIA of four 8- and 16-story RC MRFs with and without SDCs is performed to obtain their structural behaviors under various intensities of pulsive input. Then, the seismic capacity curve obtained from the ICMPIA results are compared with the predicted results based on the simplified equations. The main findings of this article are as follows. (i) The seismic capacity curve of RC MRFs without SDCs strongly depends on the number of impulsive lateral forces (Np). As Np increases, the seismic capacity decreases. The predicted seismic capacity curve severely underestimates that obtained from the ICMPIA in the case of large Np. This trend is notable when the level of pinching behavior in the RC members is severe. (ii) In the case of an RC MRF with SDCs, however, the influence of Np on its seismic capacity curve is small. The predicted seismic capacity curve agrees very well with that obtained from the ICMPIA. The influence of the level of pinching behavior in RC members on the seismic capacity curve is small.
A Novel Nano-Laminated GdB2C2 with Excellent Electromagnetic Wave Absorption Performance and Ultra-High Temperature Thermostability
Authors: Jiang Longfei , Qin Gang , Cui Pengxing , Wang Guoqing , Zhou Xiaobing
Published: May 2024

A novel nano-laminated GdB2C2 material was successfully synthesized using GdH2, B4C, and C via an in-situ solid state reaction approach for the first time. The formation mechanism of GdB2C2 was revealed based on the microstructure and phase evolution investigation. A purity of 96.4 wt. % GdB2C2 was obtained at a low temperature of 1500 ℃, while a near full pure GdB2C2 can be obtained at a temperature over 1700 ℃. The as-obtained GdB2C2 presented excellent thermal stability at high temperature of 2100 ℃ in Ar atmosphere due to the stable frame work formed by the high covalent four-members and eight-members B-C rings in GdB2C2. The minimum reflection loss value (RLmin) of -47.01 dB with an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 1.76 GHz at a thickness of 3.44 mm was obtained for the GdB2C2 synthesized at 1500 ℃. The possible EMWA mechanism could be ascribed to the nano-laminated structure and appropriate electrical conductivity, which facilitated to the good impedance matching, remarkable conduction loss, interfacial polarization as well as multiple interface reflection and scattering. The as-obtained GdB2C2, with excellent EMWA performance as well as remarkable ultra-high temperature thermal stability, could be a promising candidate for the EMWA materials applications in extreme ultra-high temperatures.
Influence of Habitat Type on the Composition of Pollinating Insect Assemblages in Two Protected Areas of Western Haiti
Authors: Beaujour Pierre Michard , Frank Cezilly
Published: May 2024

Understanding the contribution of protected areas to pollinating insect conservation is crucial, especially in Haiti because of intense deforestation and environmental degradation. We compared pollinating insect assemblage composition and abundance in two protected areas: the suburban Wynne Farm Ecological Reserve (WFER) and the Urban National Park of Martissant (UNPM). Both sites encompass forest patches, agroforestry, and agricultural crops. Using colored pan-traps, we collected 3722 insects from six Orders, with 68.2% identified to family level due to taxonomic limitations. WFER exhibited significantly higher insect abundance than UNPM, though habitat differences varied between sites. Site, habitat, and their interaction significantly influenced insect composition. Among 118 identified families, only 30.51% were shared between sites. Our data suggest combined protection offers broader and more even insect diversity. We discovered patrimonial lepidopteran and hymenopteran species previously unrecorded in Haiti, emphasizing the importance of protected areas and the need for enhanced entomological expertise.
Low Prognostic Nutritional Index Predicts In-hospital Complications and Mortality in Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Jhang Shang-Wun , Liu Yen-Tze , Kor Chew-Teng , Wu Yi-Ping , Lai Cheng-Hung
Published: May 2024

Background: The study aimed to explore the association between the prognostic nutrition index (PNI) and in-hospital complication and mortality in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis using data from the Changhua Christian Hospital Clinical Research Database (CCHRD) between January 2015 and December 2022. 2402 patients were included, with the median PNI value set at 42.77. The restricted cubic spline model, Kaplan-Meier and ROC analysis for overall survival were used to evaluate the association of PNI with medical complications and mortality. Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was performed to balance these clinical variables between groups, which could reduce potential bias to some extent. Results: PNI was significantly associated with in-hospital complications and 28-day and 90-day mortality in multivariate analysis. The main finding of our study is that a low PNI score at admission was independently associated with a poor ICH outcome. The Kaplan-Meier curves revealed higher survival rates in the high PNI group. PNI demonstrated sensitivity to predict medical complications and mortality based on ROC analysis. Conclusions Our study suggests that PNI could serve as a valuable marker for predicting medical complications and mortality in patients with spontaneous ICH.
Gene Interactions in Cerebral Cavernous Malformations: A Brief Report
Authors: Avecilla Vincent
Published: May 2024

Cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a collection of irregular small blood vessels that may be present in the brain or spinal cord. These vessels contain slow – moving blood that commonly clot. These malformations are frequently caused by mutations in one of the CCM genes. The CCM1 (also known as KRIT1) gene is essential for vascular morphogenesis however, its interactions with transcriptional regulators are unknown. Inhibitor of DNA-Binding/Differentiation-3 (ID3) has been recognized to be involved in different vascular/blood vessel diseases such as peripheral arterial disease, stroke, arteriovenous malformations, and atherosclerosis. We show interactions between ID3 and additional key differential expressed genes (DEGs) in microarray data of overexpressed CCM1 in endothelial cells through bioinformatic and data analytic tools. Improved understanding of how ID3, CCM1, and DEGs interact will play an important role in adding to the increasing knowledge for creating therapeutic targets for cerebral cavernous malformations.