bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A problem of "Raseiniai tank's" history
Authors: Žardinskas Arvydas
Published: October 2024

During the opening days of the German-Soviet war in the area of Raseiniai, one of the largest tank battles took place. One episode of this battle is the so-called history of the tank of Raseiniai. This episode of the initial period of the war was researched by some historians, but almost all of them used the same sources. Therefore, we can find some misconstructions (e.g., that this panzer battle lasted two or even three days), and sometimes even solid authors make basic geographical mistakes.
A heavy Soviet KV tank stopped on the way to Raseiniai - Šiluva and cut contact between two combat groups of the German 6th tank division for a whole day, holding up the fast advance of the German 41st motorized corps to the east. Attempts to destroy this tank with the new 50 mm anti-tank cannon, bombardment by large caliber cannon, and the use of engineers with explosives during the night all failed. An attempt to request air support also failed, as the Luftwaffe had other, more important targets. Only after delivering one more 88 mm cannon and with the help of an imitated tank attack did the Germans succeed in destroying the Soviet heavy tank.
Describing the progression of the battle and establishing exact times and other facts became possible after reviewing archival documents (e.g., war diaries, radiograms) found in archives. But still, there are no answers to some questions.
The author hopes that this study will help to uncover more about battles in the territory of Lithuania during the first week of the war on the Eastern Front.
Multicultural heritage in historical towns: the problems of conservation and interpretation
Authors: Čepaitienė Rasa
Published: October 2024

In the article, the conceptions that have influenced (and still are influencing) appreciation, assimilation, and usage of the heritage accumulated in Lithuanian historical towns are analyzed, and some potential ways of solving the arising problems are proposed. It is emphasized that recognition, usage, and interpretation of cultural values accumulated in historical towns, which are, as a rule, multi-ethnic, multi-confessional, and multi-cultural, are a complex undertaking and a competence-, creativity-, and responsibility-requiring process.
The relationship of such a multipartite problem with the cultural politics of modern Lithuania is examined. Two attitudes, mono-perspective (nationalistic) and multi-perspective (postmodern), towards the relation of ethnic communities and prevailing culture are distinguished. The most lucid cases of heritage appropriation/assimilation, which provoked interethnic or intersectional conflicts of recent times, are analyzed. These are related to the sensitivity of historical memory, which is linked with traumas and wrongs of the recent past.
The strategic possibilities of using cultural riches accumulated in our historic towns are treated, referring to the ideas of conservation theorists such as G.J. Ashworth, J.E. Tunbridge, and others ("inclusivist," minimalist, localizing models proposed by them) and taking into account Lithuanian particularity. The actuality of multicultural traditions and experiences of the unique concord in the Great Duchy of Lithuania, considering the present circumstances of a global world, is emphasized.
Gražiausia Don Žuano meilė
Authors: D'Aurevilly Barbey
Published: October 2024

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Wilno i wątki urbanistyczne w przedwojennych tekstach Józefa Mackiewicza
Authors: Krupowies Walentyna
Published: October 2024

The article points out the dominant themes of Józef Mackiewicz's pre-war work, indicates Vilnius as one of the main goals of Mackiewicz's writing, and analyses selected pre-war columns and reportages,  primarily the diptych Z wileńskiego bruku (From the Vilnius Pavement) and a series of reportages under the common title Poszukiwania tajemniczego portcygaru w Wilnie (Search for the Mysterious Portcygar in Vilnius). In the diptych, Mackiewicz studies the city as a strictly urban space without reference to tradition or cultural and symbolic imagery. Observations and descriptions of the everyday life of pre-war Vilnius gave rise to texts in which motifs specific to urban literature appear, such as the movement and rhythm of urban life, the organisation of time, or the peculiarities of the audiosphere. The protagonist-narrator of these texts also resides in the city in a modern way: he focuses on empiricism and the sensory-bodily perception of the city. On the other hand, the reportage series belongs to the non-fiction literature of the 1930s. Some of Mackiewicz's pre-war works, including the analysed series, belong to the period of literature’s turn towards social issues, when the life of the lower classes, especially in the metropolis’s suburbs, gained its literary and journalistic representations. The analysed series about suburbs discovered new anthropological spaces, alternative to the time’s literary representations, and modified existing ideas about Vilnius.
Real time evaluation of dynamic changes of the lungs during respiratory support of very low birthweight neonates using electrical impedance tomography
Authors:   , Viršilas Ernestas
Published: October 2024

Labai mažo gimimo svorio naujagimių, kuriems taikomas pagalbinis kvėpavimas, dinaminių plaučių funkcijos pokyčių įvertinimas elektrinio impedanso tomografijos būdu
Prediction of craving across studies: A commentary on conceptual and methodological considerations when using data-driven methods
Authors: Antons Stephanie , Yip Sarah W. , Lacadie Cheryl M. , Dadashkarimi Javid , Scheinost Dustin , Brand Matthias , Potenza Marc N.
Published: October 2024

Craving is a central feature of substance use disorders and disorders due to addictive behaviors. Considerable research has investigated neural mechanisms involved in the development and processing of craving. Recently, connectome-based predictive modeling, a data-driven method, has been used in four studies aiming to predict craving related to substance use, addictive behaviors, and food. Studies differed in methods, samples, and conceptualizations of craving. Within the commentary we aim to compare, contrast and consolidate findings across studies by considering conceptual and methodological features of the studies. We derive a theoretical model on the functional connectivity-craving relationships across studies.
Analisis Perhitungan dan Pemungutan Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor Roda 2 di PPPD Kota Bandung III
Authors: Muhtarudin Muhtarudin , Apriani Annisa
Published: October 2024

Pajak daerah atas pajak kendaraan bermotor, khususnya kendaraan roda dua yang memberikan kontribusi yang besar, masih ada masalah dalam perhitungan dan pembayarannya.Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis deskriptif meliputi observasi, wawancara, analisis dokumen, dan studi pustaka.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapat pemahaman tentang bagaimana perhitungan dan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor secara teratur tertib administrasi.Hasil dari penelitian terdapat kemudahan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor yang biasanya dilakukan langsung di kantor SAMSAT, pembayaran secara Drive Thru, dan pembayaran online melalui aplikasi E-SAMBARA yang pembayaran melalui tokopedia, alfamart, ataupun Bank yang sudah bekerja sama dengan SAMSAT. Hal ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan layanan dalam hal pembayaran atas penyetoran pajak kendaraaan bermotor roda 2Dari hasil penelitian dapat ditarik kesimpulan pembayaran dan pemungutan pajakt kendaraant bermotort roda 2 sudah sesuai dengan Peraturan Gubernur Jawag Barat dan sudah cukupv baik direalisasikan.
Analisa Reformulasi IKPA terhadap Pengawasan Pengelolaan Kinerja Keuangan Kementerian Agama
Authors: Sri Rahayu Yayuk
Published: October 2024

IKPA is an indicator set by the Ministry of Finance to measure the quality of the performance of national ministries/institutions' budget implementation, including compliance with plans, effectiveness of budget execution, efficiency of budget execution, and compliance. In 2022, the Ministry of Finance will change the paradigm of evaluating the performance of budget execution, from previously focusing on improving budget execution governance to support accelerated spending and output results, focusing on improving the quality of spending, so that it can contribute to the formation of economic results by providing the best contribution and social welfare. . This was then formulated in the form of a 2022 IKPA reformulation. This study aims to determine the effect of IKPA on oversight of financial performance management at the Ministry of Religion. The method in this study is a secondary qualitative research method. The research results show that the results of the evaluation in the third quarter of 2022, the aggregate IKPA score has reached a value of 92.88. this reflects that the governance of budget execution is maintained well.
Modular Parties, Customary Networks, and Constructivist Institutionalism
Authors: Erviantono Tedi , Zuryani Nazrina , Vandenberg Andrew
Published: October 2024

This article discusses the practice of modular parties as a discourse strategy that underpins patron-client relationships between politicians candidates, free-agent party functionaries, and mass voters. This practice departs from the conditions surrounding activism to mobilize voters in the context of: internal conflicts, parties that are too centralistic, the lack of regeneration, the de-ideologization of political parties, discourses about closed proportional elections, and the rampant phenomenon of cadres reconfiguring political parties. This article is based on qualitative interviews with groups of people in the networks of customary collectives, incumbent politicians, free agents, and political party functionaries in Bali. During the electoral process for the legislature in Bali, we conducted four interviews in 2021 and ten interviews in 2023. Bali is a province where the customary village-based activism is particularly important. The research is framed by constructivist institutionalism. We find that the network of customary collectivities and the relationship between free agents and incumbent politicians follows patron-client patterns. Within that pattern, actors innovate and communicate discourses about cultural preservation and the welfare of the customary collective. At the same time, they position the relevant leaders or parties as central actors who can provide solutions to the problems posed. This discourse strengthens ties between the mass of voters, free agents within the parties, and politicians or candidates. Such ties mobilize family-cum-community in the collectives of the villages and customary networks.
Women’s Representation in Islamic Mass-Based Political Parties in Indonesia
Authors: Prastiwi Juwita Hayyuning , Hakim Andy Ilman
Published: October 2024

The results of the 2019 elections placed four political parties with a muslim constituent base PKB, PKS, PAN, and PPP into the parliament. The objectives of this research is to describe the accessibility of women in the membership and leadership of political parties, as well as their efforts to increase women's representation in public offices by Islamic mass-based political parties. This research was conducted using a feminist research methodology, which uses a qualitative research methods such as document analysis, literature review, and interviews. The findings are analyzed using feminist institutional theory, indicating that gender interest accommodation in the four mass-based Islamic political parties is weakly institutionalized. This is due to the formal regulations at the state level being implemented very weakly within the internal structures of political parties. The weakness of these formal regulations cannot be detached from the influence of informal institutions, where decision-making considerations often revert to gender-biased views resistant to positive gender-based changes.
Domestic Politics and Strategic Culture: The 2023 Russian Security Policy Shift on New START
Authors: Nasir Moh
Published: October 2024

Russia and the United States have been in the New START agreement for 13 years. A year before the agreement expired, the two countries agreed to extend the agreement until 2026. However, in early 2023, Russia officially announced that it was temporarily stopping its involvement in the New START agreement. This article uses the neoclassical realism analytical framework from Ripsman et.al. This article was prepared using a qualitative-deductive approach. Supported by primary data sources which include official state documents and statements by state officials and secondary sources in the form of scientific works, expert opinions and sources from third parties. The data is processed based on illustrative analysis. The findings in this article are that Russia's withdrawal from the New START agreement was caused by changes in the security environment caused by the US; Vladimir Putin's aggressive personality; a Russian form of government that gives the president full authority over his foreign policy; and Russia's strategic culture is perceived with threat and superiority. This article recommends internal factors as drivers of a country's foreign policy.Keywords: NEW START; Russia; US; Foreign Policy.
STRATEGIES IN PREVENTING MONEY POLITICS IN SIMULTANEOUS REGIONAL ELECTIONS IN PALU CITY
Authors: Nasrullah Nasrullah , Rusdin Rusmawaty Bte
Published: October 2024

In the recent elections, money politics has become one of the topics of public interest. Money politics is used to win large numbers of votes and maintain control of Pilkada. This research aims to provide solutions to avoid money politics in the Simultaneous Regional Elections in Palu City in 2020, as well as examine the elements that encourage and hinder the prevention of money politics in the regional elections. This study uses a qualitative approach. Using observation, interviews, and documentation studies as data collection methods. Miles and Huberman's approach to data analysis includes data collection, data reduction, data display, and data verification. Based on the findings, the policy strategy used in money politics is carried out through four efforts: dissemination of violations, participatory supervision, surveillance patrols, and firm law enforcement.
The Governmental and Enviromental Policies: Ecofeminism Resistance in the Wadon Wadas Civil Society Movement
Authors: Permatasari Ane , Setiawan Rendi Eko Budi
Published: October 2024

This research examines the role of ecofeminism in the Wadon Wadas movement's resistance to the Bener Dam project in Central Java, Indonesia. The study aims to highlight the gap between national development policies and their implementation, with a focus on environmental and gender issues in large-scale infrastructure projects. It also explores how the women's voices in the Wadon Wadas movement reflect broader injustices in the development process. A qualitative approach was used, involving direct interviews with Wadas Village residents and snowball sampling to gather insights from key informants. The data was analyzed using a social theory perspective to deepen the understanding of the findings. The results show that the Wadon Wadas movement, led by women, embodies ecofeminism by linking environmental protection with the fight against gender marginalization. The resistance against the Bener Dam project highlights a significant disconnect between national development goals and the real-life experiences of local communities, especially women. The study also reveals that the government's top-down approach, with limited community involvement, exacerbates tensions and fails to support sustainable development. The research suggests the need for more inclusive and adaptive policies, like the Dynamic Socio-Spatial approach, to better balance development with environmental and social justice.
Simulation and experimental study of motorcycle engine fueled with hho enriched gasoline
Authors: Vo Anh Vu , Bui Van Ga  , Le Khac Binh  , Pham Van Quang
Published: October 2024

The study presents the results of simulation and experimental research on the effects of HHO addition to gasoline motorcycle engine. The results show that adding HHO to gasoline improves combustion efficiency, resulting in increased maximum pressure. Compared to an engine fueled with neat gasoline, the brake power improvement is 3.8%, 7.1%, and 12.1% when substituting 5%, 7%, and 10% of gasoline with HHO, respectively. The increase in combustion temperature due to the addition HHO to gasoline results in higher NOx concentrations in the exhaust gas. Specifically, NOx concentrations increase by approximately 17%, 67%, and 140% when substituting 5%, 7%, and 10% of gasoline with HHO, respectively, compared to the gasoline fueling mode. Increasing the advanced ignition angle slightly decreases CO concentration but significantly increases NOx concentration. For engines running on gasoline supplemented with HHO, the optimal ignition advance angle is reduced by 5°CA compared to the neat gasoline fueling mode. Increasing engine speed decreases indicated engine work cycle and NOx concentration in exhaust gases while causing a slight increase in CO concentration. The discrepancy between the output power and CO concentration provided by the simulation and the experimental results is less than 10%.
Enhancing Fraud Detection in Financial Transactions through Advanced AI Algorithms
Authors: Thakkar Saloni
Published: October 2024

This article explores the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in enhancing fraud detection within the financial sector. AI offers promising solutions as traditional methods struggle to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques. The article examines current fraud detection methods and their limitations, then delves into advanced AI algorithms such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, highlighting their potential to improve fraud detection accuracy and efficiency significantly. It also discusses the importance of realtime data processing and integration in modern fraud detection systems. The article demonstrates the practical benefits of AI implementation in financial institutions through case studies. Finally, it addresses the ethical considerations and implementation challenges associated with AI-driven fraud detection, including privacy concerns, potential bias, and regulatory compliance
Unifi ed in Many Ways and Unifi ed as Singularity: Comprehending the Current Anthropological Changes of Modernity in the Context of the Fundamentals of the Synthetic Paradigm of Philosophy
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Sorokin K. A.
Published: October 2024

The article is intended to analyze the problem of formation of contemporary social reality, as well as to comprehend current anthropological shifts in the light of the fundamentals of the synthetic paradigm of philosophy. The main objective of the paper is to illustrate the shaping of basic religious principles, which had a significant impact on the subsequent changes in the mental sphere of humans. The analysis is guided by the idea that religious beliefs are a key factor driving our attitudes, values and behavior in the world today.
A Review of Changes and Issues in ‘Special Education Kindergarten Curriculum’ Documents through Diachronic Analysis: Focusing on the「2022 Revised Special Education Curriculum」
Authors:   The Korean Society of Special Education, Kim Hyunsook , Lee Byoungin , Hwang Inyoung
Published: October 2024

This study aims to analyze changes in the special education kindergarten curriculum and consider issues using diachronic analysis, a method of studying changes over time. For this purpose, the national level curriculum document notified by the Ministry of Education was selected as the main analysis target and the contents of the ‘2022 Revised Special Education Curriculum’ were used as the analysis standard. As a result of the study, firstly, there was a difference in the degree of content consistency depending on whether or not the ‘nature of the curriculum’ was integrated at the school level. Second, until recently, the ‘human image to pursue’ presented an integrated view of the school level, and did not contain content on ‘healthy people’, which are characteristics of kindergartens. Third, ‘Purpose and Goals’ were generally presented separately by school level, and sub-headings were divided or double-mentioned according to the curriculum of each period. Fourth, the ‘focus of composition’ was often inconsistent as all school level were presented in an integrated manner. Fifth, the general guidelines for ‘organization/ operation’ and ‘teaching/learning’ based on the kindergarten curriculum were reflected in the ‘special education kindergarten curriculum’ following changes in the kindergarten curriculum. Sixth, the guidelines symbolizing special characteristics in ‘organization and operation’ and ‘teaching and learning’ were different depending on whether or not the school level was integrated. Based on the research results, the direction of development and improvement of the ‘Special education kindergarten curriculum’ to be revised later were proposed as discussion points.
Review of Literature on Post-diagnosis Support for Parents of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Authors:   The Korean Society of Special Education, Park Min Joung , Heo Suyeon , Lee SoHyun
Published: October 2024

This study analyzed experimental research to examine trends and suggest future directions for supporting parents of children newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 19 studies were selected based on specific criteria. The research reviewed general trends and analyzed the content and characteristics of parent support programs implemented immediately following diagnosis. The results are as follows: the volume of research was relatively limited, with a noticeable lack of domestic studies. Most of the research consisted of group studies, with only one being a single-subject study. All parent support was conducted face-to-face, with most of them being implemented within one year of diagnosis. The parent support program content included emotional support, informational guidance, and technical skills with varying implementation strategies, intensities, and facilitators. The studies reported partial positive outcomes in child development, parental support, and other related variables. Based on the results of this study, implications for developing and implementing parent support programs in the context of early diagnosis and intervention for ASD were discussed; furthermore, future directions for enhancing these programs in South Korea were proposed.
Effects of Inclusion on the Ultimate Outcome of Special Education of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Authors:   The Korean Society of Special Education, Kim Yoo Jin , Park Seung Hee
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of inclusion on the ultimate outcome of special education for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities(IDDs) by comparing the two groups: one group of individuals with IDDs that spent their whole school life in inclusive schools, and the other group that spent theirs in separate special schools. The “2021 Work and Life Survey for the Individuals with Developmental Disabilities” data from the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled(KEAD) was used. The data of 549 individuals with IDDs was analyzed; 231 were those spent their whole school life in separate special schools, and 318 were those spent theirs in inclusive schools. The SPecial education’s Ultimate Outcome Index(SP-UO-Index) developed by Kim & Park(2023) was used to measure the outcome.
Firstly, among the 8 sub-areas of the SP-UO-Index, all but postsecondary education and life satisfaction showed a higher score in terms of the ultimate outcome index when one received education in an inclusive setting: employment, self-care and domestic living skills, functional academic skills and social competence, community participation, self-determination, and health maintenance. Secondly, even after controlling the effect of the severity of disability of the individuals with IDDs, inclusion still had effects on the postschool outcomes. Lastly, the severity of disability had a moderating effect on inclusion and postschool outcomes. As one had more severe disability, the effect of inclusion on the postschool outcomes was greater.
The results that the score measured with the SP-UO-Index was greater in an inclusive education setting and that those with more severe IDDs benefited more from inclusion put the brakes on the long history of placing students with more severe IDDs in a more restrictive education environment, usually in separate special schools in Korea. This study is significant that it empirically revealed that the inclusive education had positive effects on the special education’s ultimate outcome of IDDs and an individual’s severity of disability should not be operated as the major factor to determine the placement.
The Mediating Effect of Positive Psychological Capital in the Relationship between Protean Career Attitudes and Employability among Special Education Undergraduate Students
Authors:   The Korean Society of Special Education, Moon Mihye , Kim Eunyun , Park Jiyeon
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the mediating effect of positive psychological capital in the relationship between protean career attitude and employability among undergraduate students majoring in special education. To achieve this, data were collected from 311 undergraduates enrolled in special education departments at colleges of education nationwide. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and reliability analyses were conducted using SPSS 25.0. Additionally, direct and indirect effects among variables were tested using model 4 of PROCESS macro 4.0, and bootstrapping was performed to verify the statistical significance of the mediating effect. The analysis results are as follows: First, the level of awareness regarding protean career attitude among special education majors was high, with self-directedness being the highest. Employability was above the median, while resilience, a component of positive psychological capital, was found to be the lowest. Second, positive psychological capital mediates the relationship between protean career attitude and employability. Based on the results of this study, implications for research and practice were suggested.
HOW CULTURAL HISTORY BOOKS ARE WRITTEN: FROM SPECIAL CASE TO GENERAL PATTERNS
Authors:   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Salnikova A. A. , Malysheva S.Yu. ,   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the content, structure, and concepts of Igor V. Narskii's monograph on choreographic amateurism in the USSR, focusing on his use of “cultural history” as a research strategy. Narskii’s work presents amateur art as a successful state project that also became an important component of the leisure time of Soviet people of several generations, practices of their self-realization, building their “worlds of their own”. To support his argument, Narskii draws on a variety of sources, including official documents, specialized printed publica-tions, materials of initiative documentation, as well as memories of his own Soviet experience of participating in amateur art. Although the work is divided into three parts, according to the number of “actors” involved in creat-ing and implementing the state project (the state, professional choreographers, and amateur artists), the narrative is complex and includes individual sources from which numerous individual plots, interrupted by lyrical digres-sions and the author's personal recollections, are drawn. Narskii also incorporates a diverse range of concepts, from Michel de Certeau's theory of “fruitful poaching” and Claude Lévi-Strauss's theory of bricolage to Alexei Yurchak's concept of “inauthenticity”. Overall, the research and narrative strategies used by Narskii represent an original, fruitful and interesting experience of creating a work within the framework of the historical-cultural para-digm, although it does not exhaust all possibilities within this framework.
The Integral, a Vision of its Evolution Through Time IV. Harmonic Analysis, Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Integration
Authors:   Profesor Emérito Vitalicio de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Exprofesor de la PUCP., Ortiz Fernández Alejandro
Published: October 2024

The objective of this article is to give an overview of the relationship between harmonic analysis and stochastic processes, a relationship that has motivated many investigations and applications to specific problems. We will also emphasize stochastic integration.
Mutual Learning Transfer Between Wrestling and Sumo as Similar Combat Sports Activities: Impact on Youth’s Technical Performance and Intrinsic Motivation
Authors: Melki Hassan , Hernandez-Martinez Jordan , Herrera-Valenzuela Tomas , Cid-Calfucura Izham , Magnani Branco Braulio Henrique , Valdés-Badilla Pablo
Published: October 2024

Objectives. This study aimed to compare the effects of wrestling and sumo wrestling as similar combat sports activities in a training program on technical wrestling scores, wrestling performance indexes, and intrinsic motivation in youth practitioners.

Materials and methods. A randomized controlled trial using a single-blinded design, and repeated measures of parallel groups (sumo-based group: EG, n = 19, aged = 12.42 ± 0.87 years; and only wrestling group: CG, n = 19, aged = 12.41 ± 0.78 years) was conducted. Three 65-minute weekly sessions for four weeks were dedicated to the interventions. A two-factor mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) model with repeated measures was performed to assess the group vs. time impact analysis.

Results. The findings revealed a significant interaction between the variables, whereby higher values were observed for technical wrestling scores on the attempted head and arm throw test (F1;18 = 356.2; p < 0.0001; ES = 0.60), wrestling performance indexes on the pushing opponent test (F1;18 = 8.31; p = 0.009; ES = 0.08), intrinsic motivation for effort/importance item (F1;18 = 12.24; p = 0.003; ES = 0.82) and intrinsic motivation item (F1;18 = 19.36; p = 0.000; ES = 0.24) in favor of EG.

Conclusions. In conclusion, the sumo-based training program produces significantly greater responses on technical performance, and intrinsic motivation, specifically regarding wrestling training.
Deducting Abnormalities in Chest X-Rays using Gabor Filters and Deep Neural Network (DNN)
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey, Khalil Mohammed Sayim
Published: October 2024

Chest X-rays are widely used as a diagnostic tool to detect respiratory diseases. The complexity of the texture and structures shown in the resulting images can make their interpretation difficult. A more accurate interpretation would help diagnose respiratory diseases earlier, resulting in more effective and timely treatment. In this research, the author proposes a new method for detecting abnormalities in chest X-ray images using Gabor filters and artificial intelligence (AI). Gabor filters are a type of filter that can be used to extract texture features from images. These features can then be used to train a deep neural network (DNN) to detect abnormalities in chest X-rays. The method demonstrates the effectiveness of its approach on a dataset of chest X-rays from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chest X-ray Dataset. The method achieved an accuracy of 79% in detecting abnormalities, suggesting that this novel method has the potential to help detect respiratory diseases early and, ultimately, improve the lives of the millions afflicted by such diseases.
Mechanical Properties of Polyamide Material Using Fused Deposition Modeling Method
Authors:   Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Sheng Kwek Kian , Mohd Radzuan Nabilah Afiqah ,   Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.,   Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Mohd Foudzi Farhana ,   Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Sulong Abu Bakar ,   Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.,   Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia., Wahid Zaliha ,   Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: October 2024

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a popular 3D printing technique that uses thermoplastic polymer materials to produce various objects with high efficiency. The quality of 3D printing in additive manufacturing is affected by several parameters that require adjustment to achieve optimal results, including printing temperature and print height. However, polyamide materials printed using the FDM method often have defects that affect the printing accuracy and mechanical properties of the printed product. The influence of print orientation (0°, 45°, 90°) polyamide printed using FDM technique is seen to be able to overcome this problem. Therefore, the bending test at 0° orientation recorded the highest values compared to orientations at 45° (9 %) and 90° (211 %). In addition, the shear test for the 0° orientation showed the highest shear strength of 17.57 MPa over the 45° and 90° orientation by 1.2 and 2.5 times. The same situation was shown by the tensile test, when the ultimate tensile strength was higher (24.53 MPa) and the strain increased significantly at break (319 %) for the 0° orientation seam while, the compression test recorded a value of 29 MPa. It can be concluded that at the orientation of 0° the performance of the mechanical properties is excellent compared to the orientation at 45° and 90°.
IMPACT OF EXTERNAL RISKS ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE MOROCCAN PETROLEUM SECTOR
Authors: Sarir Sara , Oumami Mohamed El , Beidouri Zitouni
Published: October 2024

Numerous models are developed to evaluate supply chain risks, particularly, operational ones. However, there is a limited work addressing the impact of external uncertainties on supply chain performance at the operational level. This paper aims to evaluate how external supply chain risks affect the performance of the petroleum supply chain in Morocco. To achieve this, we conducted both qualitative and quantitative studies involving senior managers in Moroccan petroleum companies. The objective is to identify the most significant risks and enable these companies to implement effective proactive and reactive strategies to manage them. The findings confirm that external factors — primarily political, economic, social, technological, ecological, and legal risks — significantly influence the operational performance of the Moroccan supply chain.
The image of the hero in modern Ukrainian cinema. Interview with Dmytrо Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tymoshenko Alyona
Published: October 2024

His feature film debut was Pamphyr (2022), which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was nominated for the EFA Prize for Best First Feature and won more than 30 awards at over 70 festivals. His short films have been selected for the most prestigious festivals, including Sundance Film Festival, DOC NYC, IDFA, Toronto International Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films and others. He is a member of the Ukrainian (since 2017) and European (since 2018) film academies, the founder and organiser of the Terrarium screenwriting platform.
Migraine in antiphospholipid syndrome and hereditary thrombophilia: pregnancy-related clinical and diagnostic features and therapeutic issues
Authors: Voskresenskaya O. N. , Dashdamirova L. R. , Khizroeva J. Kh. , Makatsariya A. D. , Bitsadze V. O.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. Migraine is one of the most common primary headaches and a risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and hereditary thrombophilia (HT) causing pathological pregnancy are highly associated with migraine. Timely migraine recognition related to APS and HT facilitates earlier initiation of thrombophilia pathogenetic therapy and prevention of potential complications.

Aim: to analyze the literature data on migraine clinical and diagnostic features in APS and HT as well as pregnancy-related therapeutic issues.

Materials and Methods. A search for scientific literature was conducted in electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, eLibrary from 2004 until May 2024. The search methodological basis included the presence of the following keywords and their combinations in Russian and English: "migraine", "antiphospholipid syndrome", "thrombophilia", "migraine and pregnancy", "migraine and thrombophilia", "migraine and cardiovascular diseases". As a result, a total of 184 publications were identified. Next, 62 articles were included in the review.

Results. At the current stage, neurologists have no means to diagnose migraine in APS and HT based on headache-intrinsic characteristics. Pregnancy increases a risk of thrombotic complications. A migraine observed in patient's history should be crucial while assessing pregnancy-related obstetric risk. While diagnosing migraine, neurologists need to examine patient obstetric history. The data on most effective and safe therapy for pregnancy-related migraine attacks remain scarce.

Conclusion. The frequent association between APS and HT with migraine, the lack of clear migraine clinical features in thrombophilia, patients’ reproductive age, and the high risk of thrombotic complications necessitate collaboration between neurologists and obstetricians-gynecologists for timely diagnostics and management of such patients. The impact of various types of antithrombotic therapy on migraine course requires further clarification. It is promising to conduct studies able to determine of whether migraine attack prevention can avoid adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with former migraine.
Estimation of Air Pollutant Emissions and Analysis of Reduction Effects at Incheon Port
Authors:   The Korean Logistics Research Association, Chen Jia-Rong , Lee Hyang-Sook
Published: October 2024

As global awareness of air pollution issues caused by ports increases, international organizations and developed countries are monitoring pollution levels and establishing various eco-friendly policies to reduce emissions. Domestically, the relevant laws were enacted in 2020 to systematically manage the sources of port pollutants in the five major ports. This study aims to estimate the emissions of air pollutants generated by Incheon Port and analyze the effects of major eco-friendly policies such as Emission Control Areas (ECA), Vehicle Speed Reduction (VSR), and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP). For the year 2023, activity data for all ships, cargo handling equipment, and vehicles were collected, applying methodologies from reputable institutions such as the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to national guidelines, air pollutants are categorized into eight types: CO, NOx, SOx, TSP, PM10, PM2.5, VOC, and NH3. The analysis revealed that the total emissions of air pollutants from Incheon Port were approximately 6,362 tons, with ships accounting for over 60% of the total emissions. Among the pollutants, NOx was the highest at 4,597.4 tons, followed by CO at 862.4 tons, and TSP at 314.6 tons. Among the ports, emissions were highest at the New Port, followed by the South Port, Inner Port, and North Port. The results of this study provide essential baseline data for monitoring the air pollution levels of Incheon Port and serve as critical evidence for environmental management and policy development. For sustainable future management, it is crucial to secure reliable data and develop a platform that links data collection, analysis, and visualization functions for more systematic operation.
A Study on the Sales Forecasting and Retail Impact Analysis of Large Retail Stores in China Using MCI Model
Authors:   The Korean Logistics Research Association, Li Ze-Lin , Yoo Byong-Kook
Published: October 2024

Recent research on GIS analysis, spatial interaction models, and site selection for large retail stores is actively underway in China both domestically and internationally. However, most studies tend to rely on secondary data provided by government agencies, neglecting research based on actual consumer survey data. Therefore, this study aimed to improve methods for analyzing commercial areas of large-scale retail stores in China by proposing the use of consumer data to enhance existing spatial interaction models. Specifically, by conducting surveys among consumers who actually visit large-scale retail stores, basic data such as store visit rates and visitor travel distances were collected to construct the MCI model. Through this approach, the study estimated the visit probability and market share of large-scale retail stores, and analyzed the impact of market environmental changes on commercial areas. Firstly, based on address data from 279 Chinese consumers, the study area was divided into 44 regions. These regions were combined with information on consumer shopping patterns and store details to construct a matrix of interactions between regions and large-scale retail stores. Secondly, important parameters in the MCI model, such as store attractiveness index and distance sensitivity, were estimated through OLS regression analysis. Findings revealed that the store type (regional large-scale retail, urban large-scale retail) did not significantly impact on consumers’ store preferences. Instead, customer visits exhibited an inverse relationship with distance and a direct relationship with store size. These estimated results were consistent with the theoretical perspectives of spatial interaction models. Thirdly, to examine how changes in the retail environment may affect retail businesses within commercial areas, the study focused on changes in sales and market share of surrounding retail businesses when a specific store expanded its area or entered a new region. The results showed that both expanding store area and entering new regions had negative impacts on other existing stores.
Gobierno Electrónico: estudio empírico en alcaldías
Authors: Chacón-Lobo Genny Laidy , Pérez-Díaz Omar , Buitrago-Rodríguez Mariana del Valle , Andrade-Naranjo Diego Santiago , Sánchez-Cuadrado Elizabeth , Dos-Santos-Gomes Priscilla
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar el gobierno electrónico en las alcaldías del estado Táchira, Venezuela. El estudio es de tipo cuantitativo. Al respecto, se aplica un cuestionario con preguntas dicotómicas divido en dos partes, la primera integrada por doce ítems a fin de evaluar la aplicación del Gobierno Electrónico en las Alcaldías y; la segunda parte integrada por once ítems a fin de evaluar los pro y contras del Gobierno Electrónico. La muestra fue intencional y no probabilística y está integrada por dieciocho gerentes de las alcaldías. Los resultados revelan que se está aplicando el Gobierno electrónico, pero aún hay un camino largo por recorrer. Con el avance y la popularización de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, que son fundamentales para el desarrollo e implementación del Gobierno Electrónico, resulta injustificable que hoy en día las alcaldías no aprovechen las ventajas que ofrecen las tecnologías. Se concluye que si bien la gran mayoría de las alcaldías cuentan con los elementos necesarios para implementar el gobierno electrónico de forma eficiente, es mucho todavía lo que falta por hacer al respecto, puesto que se usan herramientas básicas y se desaprovechan las bondades que están ofreciendo las tecnologías de cara a lograr un gestión eficiente y una mejor interrelación con las comunidades
Accessibility to Rituximab and its impact on treatment outcomes in major Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma subtypes: Insights from a resource-limited setting
Authors: Jacob Linu , Gupta Animesh , Khandare Praveen , Babu M C , K. N Lokesh , Rudresha A H , L. K Rajeev , Saldanha Smitha
Published: October 2024

Objective: Non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a relatively uncommon cancer and outcome data in Indian setting is scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the accessibility to rituximab and its impact on treatment outcomes in major non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) subtypes at a tertiary care cancer hospital in South India. Methods: This was a single-centre, hospital-based retrospective study of all newly diagnosed NHL patients between April 2015 and March 2020, at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Case files of the patients were retrieved, relevant data was collected and analysed. Results: In total, 929 patients were diagnosed with NHL [diffuse large B-cell lymphoma =478(51.4%), follicular lymphoma =82(8.8%), mantle cell lymphoma=65(6.9%), peripheral T-cell lymphoma=50(5.4%), and high-grade B-cell lymphoma=49(5.2%) and rest others]. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma patients mostly presented with stage IV disease (n=162(33.5%)). More than one-third (188(39.3%)) of the patients had extra-nodal disease with gastrointestinal tract involvement being the most common. The median progression free survival and overall survival of diffuse large B cell lymphoma patients were 15.2 and 23 months respectively. Only 37% of these patients had access to rituximab, and those who received rituximab-based chemotherapy demonstrated significantly better overall survival (HR=0.64, p=0.001). Follicular lymphoma patients also presented primarily with stage IV (n=40(49%)) disease, with 31(37.8%) and 58(70%) patients showing bone marrow involvement and extra-nodal involvement respectively. The median progression free survival and overall survival for these patients were not reached, however, the 2-year median progression free survival was 75%. Only 58% of the follicular lymphoma patients had access to rituximab. Response rates were higher with rituximab-based therapy, with complete response rates of 62% with rituximab vs 49% without rituximab. The progression free survival of patients who received rituximab was 61 months vs 41 months for those who did not (p=0.012). Conclusion: There is significant gap in treatment outcomes of NHL patients between richer and poorer countries. There is an urgent need for framing of policies and public health interventions to improve access to newer therapies in resource constrained countries to further enhance cancer treatment outcomes.
Detection and elimination of potentially pathologic air embolization in cardiac surgery with the use of multi-modal neuromonitoring: a case report
Authors: Chery Josue
Published: October 2024

Neurological injuries can occur at the time of cardiac surgery. The results of such complications can be life-altering and altogether fatal. Most commonly, Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which measures brain oxygenation, is the only neuromonitoring that is performed at the time of cardiac surgery. This is despite publications that multi-modal intra-operative neuromonitoring provides a range of information to the cardiac surgery team, that not only detects an insult, but can provide detailed information to allow intervention that will mitigate the devastating result of such insult. We present this case report to demonstrate how multi-modal neuromonitoring allowed us to detect and eliminate a potentially devastating air embolization. We advocate for the use of multi-modal neuromonitoring in every cardiac case.