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Features of the Genre and Style of the Historical and Heroic Opera
“Jiang Jie”
Authors: Xue Wang
Published: May 2024

Being internationally recognised and having received many state awards, the historical and heroic opera “Jiang Jie”, or “Sister Jiang”, is considered as one of the peaks of national Chinese music. The work is little studied in the Russian scientifi c literature. The music of the opera is based on Sichuan folk songs and their characteristic pentatonic mode, elements of Sichuan and other types of opera, including Beijing, Yu, Yue, Hang Tang, Yang Qin and others. The score includes spoken dialogue, mass and domestic scenes, as in folk Chinese drama, as well as vocal forms, choral and symphonic pieces, as in Western European opera, which gave “Sister Jiang” the features of the genre and style of modern Chinese opera in the Western European style. All this speaks of the development of the national musical theatre traditions in the conditions of a new musical language of the 20th century. The study of this process seems relevant in the context of the problem of preserving national identity in the musical art of China. The article presents the results of an analysis of the features of the genre and style of “Sister Jiang” as a historical and heroic opera in Chinese in the Western European style, which crowns one of the most fruitful periods in the development of modern Chinese musical drama.
The Review of Thematic Analyses and Trends in the Study of Russian Classical Music in Chinese Academic Publications
Authors: Jiaxing Han , Huixi Tan
Published: May 2024

Abstract. This work presents a comprehensive review and analysis of Chinese scientifi c publications on Russian classical music, included in the databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, and VIP Information, utilising the latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) thematic analysis and CiteSpace knowledge analysis methods. The study is dedicated to identifying research priorities and trends among Chinese scholars in the fi eld of Russian classical music, providing a systematic overview of the current state of research in this area. Through the analysis of resources such as scientifi c articles, dissertations, and materials from scientifi c conferences, the article extensively examines in-depth studies on the lives of outstanding Russian composers and their compositions, analysis of their works within a theoretical framework, the cultural and historical background of music, as well as the current state of education and dissemination of Russian classical music in China. Furthermore, the article identifi es major trends in contemporary research, analyses the challenges they face, and proposes perspectives for further research based on the obtained results.
Lexical Greekisms in the Slavic Translation of the Byzantine Life of St. Athanasius of Athos
Authors: Karavaeva Polina Yu.
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the use of lexical Greekisms in the language of the Slavic Life of St. Athanasius of Athos, which belongs to the new Svyatogorsk translations from Greek of the late 13th century. By comparing the translation of the list NBKM 307 that is the closest to the archetype with the Byzantine original, it is shown that, along with observing the general Athos-Tarnovo tendency to replace Greekisms with Slavic equivalents, borrowings are very actively used in the translation (more than 40 units). It has been established that lexical Greekisms not only act as a striking sign of the book style, but also perform three important functions. Firstly, they serve to nominate a new phenomenon, object, concept (колиба, красѡволъ, солинарь), for which there is no Slavic equivalent. Secondly, they make it possible to differentiate similar concepts that are different in the cultural and linguistic environments of the 13th–14th centuries (киновїа and монастырь). And fi nally, they have a signifi cant impact on the evolution of paradigmatic and syntagmatic connections between the lexical units of the Church Slavonic language.
ABOUT SOME FEATURES OF SEISMICITY IN THE ACTION AREA OF TROPISIC CYCLONES
Authors: Ярошевич М. И.
Published: May 2024

Проведены расчетные эксперименты, выявившие признаки влияния тропических циклонов на сейсмичность в зоне действия тропических циклонов. В основе расчетов лежат многолетние данные о тропических циклонах и землетрясениях северо-западной части Тихого океана. Результаты исследований, как кажется, могут представить определенный интерес в общем направлении исследований взаимодействия геосфер.

Calculation experiments were carried out that revealed signs of the influence of tropical cyclones on seismicity in the zone of tropical cyclone action. The calculations are based on long-term data of tropical cyclones and earthquakes in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The research results seem to be of some interest in the general direction of research into the interaction of geospheres.
EXTENDING THE CAPABILITY OF SEISMIC SENSORS USING A UNIVERSAL FILTER TRANSFER FUNCTION
Authors: Кабыченко Н. В. , Беседина А. Н. , Шарафиев З. З.
Published: May 2024

Общемировая тенденция сейсмологических наблюдений последних лет заключается в увеличении количества измерительных пунктов и оснащении их широкополосной и высокочувствительной аппаратурой. Однако такой подход приводит к существенному удорожанию измерений. Одним из возможных решений данной проблемы является применение в качестве дополнительных датчиков значительно более дешевых геофонов или короткопериодных сейсмометров с расширенным частотным диапазоном. В работе рассмотрен процесс синтеза схемы корректирующего фильтра на базе биквадратной передаточной функции, приведены схемы расширения частотных характеристик датчиков, в том числе схемы коррекции характеристики сейсмометра СМ-3КВ и геофона GS-20DX в приборном исполнении. Разработанный алгоритм позволяет расширить АЧХ сейсмометра СМ-3КВ в область низких частот до 0.02 Гц (при штатной частоте 0.5 Гц) и геофона GS-20DX до1 Гц(при собственной частоте 10 Гц).

In recent years the global trend in seismological observations consists in increasing the number of measuring points and equipping them with broadband and highly sensitive sensors. However, this approach leads to a significant rise in the cost of measurements. One possible solution to this problem is the use of much cheaper geophones or short-period seismometers with an extended frequency range as additional sensors. This paper discusses the process of synthesizing a correction filter circuit based on a biquadratic transfer function, and provides schemes for expanding the frequency characteristics of sensors, including circuits for correcting the characteristics of the SM-3KV seismometer and the GS-20DX geophone in instrument design. The developed algorithm makes it possible to expand the frequency response of the SM-3KV seismometer to low frequencies region up to 0.02 Hz (natural frequency of 0.5 Hz) and the GS-20DXgeophone to 1 Hz (natural frequency of 10 Hz).
Symphonie zur Serenate в наследии Г. Ф. Телемана (1681–1767) и собрании фонда нотных изданий Российской государственной библиотеки
Authors: С.Н. Никифоров
Published: May 2024

Первый раздел настоящей статьи содержит описание оригинальных печатных изданий произведений Г. Ф. Телемана, хранящихся в Российской государственной библиотеке. Собрание насчитывает 15 публикаций, ранее принадлежавших Королевской библиотеке в Берлине (ныне — Берлинская государственная библиотека). Сравнение оригинала Symphonie zur Serenate (шифр МЗ Р-ИН/ 3280) с так называемым «факсимиле» Симфонии, изданном в Германии в 1980 г., показывает, что последнее не воспроизводит всех деталей подлинника, но представляет его ретуши рованную версию. Второй раздел публикации посвящен характеристике источников и особенностям композиции Симфонии и Серенаты. Музыка к юбилею целиком не сохранилась, до нас дошли лишь партитура Симфонии и либретто Серенаты. Изучение либретто позволяет получить представление о типах номеров и структурах некоторых из них. Как либретто Серенаты, так и партитура Симфонии включают другой немаловажный источник — авторский комментарий к частям Симфонии.

The first part of this article reports about the original prints of G. Ph. Telemann’s music from the collection of Russian State Library. This collection includes 15 publications previously belonging to the Berlin State Library (formerly Berlin Royal Library). Comparison of the original print of Symphonie zur Serenate (RUS-Mrg / 3280) with the so called “facsimile” of this Symphonie published in 1980 shows, that the latter doesn’t reproduce all the original details of the real print but presents its revised version. The second part of the publication reports about the sources and specifics of the composition of the Symphony and the Serenate. The music is not preserved in full volume, only the score of the Symphony and the libretto of the Serenate reaching us. Studies of the libretto gives us an impression about the type of music numbers and their structure. Both the Serenate libretto and the Symphony score include another essential source — the composer’s comments to the Symphony movements.
О темпах исполнения инструментальных менуэтов XVIII века
Authors: А.А. Панов , И.В. Розанов
Published: May 2024

Статья посвящена вопросам исполнения инструментальных менуэтов в западноевропейской музыкальной культуре XVIII столетия. В конце XVII в. Этьен Лулие опубликовал описание изобретенного им «хронометра» — маятникового устройства, предназначенного для фиксации темпа музыкальных композиций. Авторы различных точных и относительно точных дометрономических систем определения темпа исполнения музыкальных произведений оставили, в числе прочих, указания по выбору темпа инструментальных менуэтов и менуэтов для танцев. В числе этих авторов — Мишель Лафийяр, (1705), Луи Леон Пайо, граф Д’Онсамбрей (1735), Жак Александр де ля Шапель (1737), Иоганн Иоахим Кванц (1752), Анри Луи Шокель (1759 и 1762). В процессе изучения текстов старинных материалов и документов, а также в результате сравнительного анализа трудов исследователей XX в. авторы статьи пришли к выводу, что в западноевропейском музыкальном искусстве XVIII в. параллельно существовали либо два типа инструментального и танцевального менуэта с принципиально различными (прежде всего, темповыми) исполнительскими характеристиками, либо две принципиально разные исполнительские традиции, не ограниченные строгими хронологическими и географическими рамками.

The article is devoted to the problem of performing instrumental minuets in the Western European musical culture of the 18 th century. At the end of the 17 th century, Étienne Loulié published a description of the “Chronometer”, which he invented, a pendulum device designed to fix the tempo of musical compositions. The authors of various earlier tempo detecting systems left, among others, instructions for setting the tempo of instrumental minuets and minuets for dancing. Among these authors are Michel L’Affillard (1705), LouisLeon Pajot, Comte d’Onzembray (1735), Jacques Alexandre de la Chapelle (1737), Johann Joachim Quantz (1752), Henri Louis Choquel (1759 and 1762). While studying the texts of ancient materials and documents, and as a result of a comparative analysis of the works of researchers of the 20 th century, the authors of the article came to a conclusion that the Western European musical art of the 18 th century testifies to a parallel existence of either two types of instrumental and dance minuet with fundamentally different tempo characteristics, or two fundamentally different performing traditions, not limited by strict chronological and geographical boundaries.
«Вертер. Сентиментальная музыка» Юрия Красавина как произведение раннего метамодерна
Authors: Н.А. Хрущева
Published: May 2024

Творчество Юрия Красавина — композитора, отметившего в 2023 г. свой 70-летний юбилей, — только начинает осмысливаться в музыковедческих работах. Фортепианный цикл Красавина «Вертер» в данной статье рассматривается в контексте раннего метамодерна. В цикле прослеживаются такие особенности сочинения, как господство единого аффекта, «вновь обретенная» функциональная ладовая система, работа с общеупотребительными музыкальными формулами — и отстраненная сентиментальность. Подобно культовому исследованию Ролана Барта «Фрагменты речи влюбленного», «Вертер» Красавина представляет «фрагменты» музыкально-романтической речи, отсылая одновременно к Шуману, Шуберту, Чайковскому и Вагнеру.

The art of Yuri Krasavin, a composer, who is to celebrate last year his 70-th anniversary, has just started to be comprehended in musicology. This article follows his Werther piano cycle in the context of the early-metamodern style. In this cycle, one can trace such specifics as dominance of uniform affect, «regained» functional tonality, work with commonly used formulas and cold sentimentality. Like the iconic text of Roland Barthes’ Fragments of love speech, Werther represents “fragments” of musical-romantic speech, referencing Schu mann, Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Wagner at the same time.
О проявлении театральности в инструментальной музыке Фараджа Караева
Authors: В.О. Петров
Published: May 2024

Театрализация инструментального исполнительского процесса — одна из ведущих черт современного музыкального искусства. Инструментальный театр как жанр является основополагающим в творчестве ряда авторов ХХ–ХХI вв., способствуя объединению в одной композиции музыки, литературы, пластики, мимики, акробатики и других элементов театрализации исполнительского процесса. Данная статья посвящена анализу ряда сочинений Фараджа Караева, связанных с принципами инструментального театра. В процессе их анализа акцентируется внимание на генезисе и становлении идей театральности в творчестве композитора, на которые оказали влияние концепции синтеза искусств Самуэля Беккета. Уточняется, что в произведениях, представляющих жанр инструментального театра, композитор превращается в своего рода режиссера, в обязанности которого входит не только создание музыкального материала, но и точное его соотношение с визуальным, а иногда и вербальным компонентами. В качестве примеров рассмотрены опусы «В  ожидании…», «Эстафета», «Немного музыки для Джорджа Крама», «Положение вещей», (К) ein kleines Schauspiel... При восприятии сочинений, написанных Ф. Караевым в жанре инструментального театра, слушатель / зритель должен обладать определенными сенсорными особенностями. Констатируется, что триединство «вслушивание — вглядывание — вчувствование» должно составлять необходимое условие восприятия акционистских произведений композитора, представляющих инструментальный театр.

Theatrical interpretation of the instrumental performance is one of the leading features of contemporary musical art. Instrumental theater as a genre makes the basis of the art of a number of authors of the 20 th — 21 th centuries and contributes to combining music, literature, plasticity, facial expressions, acrobatics and other elements of theater in one composition. The article considers some opuses by F. Karaev based on the above principles. The analysis focuses our attention on the genesis and development of theatrical ideas in the composer’s work, which fell under the influence of Samuel Beckett’s concepts of art synthesis. It is specified that in works representing the genre of instrumental theater, the composer takes the role of a theater director, whose duties include not only creation of the musical material, but also its exact correlation with the visual, and sometimes verbal components. As examples, F. Karaev’s opuses Waiting for.., Relay Race, A Little Music for George Crumb, State of Things, (K)ein kleines Schauspiel... are considered. When perceiving (listener-visual) works written by F. Karaev in the genre of instrumental theater, the audience must possess particular psychological and sensory ”specifics”. It is stated that the trinity of listening — scrutinizing — empathizing should be a necessary condition for perceiving the composer's action works, representing instrumental theater.
«Вследствие расстроенного здоровья и по художественным надобностям». Из переписки Прокофьева в архиве Колумбийского университета
Authors: Н.П. Савкина
Published: May 2024

В публикации представлена подборка писем Прокофьева, хранящихся в The Serge Prokofiev Archive (Колумбийский университет, Нью-Йорк). Указанные письма обновляют знания о культурной жизни Европы и СССР 1920-х — начала 30-х  гг., о людях, с которыми переписывался Прокофьев, о самòм композиторе. Дополнительный мотив переписки — встреча двух миров, разница между которыми весьма ощутима. Анализ фактов, представленных в письмах, дает немало новой информации. Много существенного вносят письма в изучение личности Прокофьева, проявляющей себя по-разному в общении с различными людьми. Здесь, как и во всем, композитор демонстрирует умение максимально концентрироваться на главном, отторгая все несущественное. Деловитость, лаконизм безукоризненных формулировок и постоянная готовность к неожиданному ироническому повороту в тексте, к сарказму (константная черта его манеры письма) свидетельствуют о литературной ценности публикуемых документов.

Prokofiev’s letters included in this publication are archived in SPA, Columbia University, New York City. They contain new information about the culture scene of Europe and the USSR in the 1920-s and early 1930-s, about the people Prokofiev maintained correspondence with, and about the composer himself, the encounter of these two distinct worlds adding value to this collection. The facts provided in these letters include a lot of previously unknown information. The letters suggest many significant aspects for the study of Prokofiev’s personality, which manifests itself differently in communication with different people. They reveal his universal trait — the ability to focus entirely on the central things and dismiss all trivia by concentrating on the essentials. His businesslike tone, concise immaculate language, constant readiness for sudden ironical twists of thought, and his trademark sarcasms make Prokofiev's letters a manifestation of his gift.
Rheological Study: Sodium Hexametaphosphate's Influence on Emulsification and Stability of Nitrocellulose-Butanol Colloid Lacquers
Authors: Saini Ritu , Garg Ashish
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we study the effect of Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) on the Nitrocellulose butanol wet for the emulsification and stability of the resulting colloid. Nitrocellulose wetted with butanol is used in lacquers for high-gloss automotive finishes and leather finishing and plays a pivotal role in diverse industries due to its unique glossing properties. We investigated the rheological properties of this Nitrocellulose-butanol wets with and without Sodium Hexametaphosphate at various temperatures. We performed multiple tests such as oscillatory rheometry, steady shear rheometry, and time sweep tests at various temperatures to understand these solutions' temperature characteristics, shelf-life, and stability with time. Furthermore, other tests evaluated the stability and performance of lacquer samples, with a focus on SHMP's impact. Zeta potential measurements indicated a notable enhancement in stability, attributed to SHMP's ability to augment electrostatic repulsion between particles and helps prevent the aggregation of nitrocellulose particles. Additionally, pH measurements demonstrated a decrease in acidity for samples containing SHMP, indicating its efficacy in curbing chemical reactions leading to increased acidity. Viscosity tests illustrated that lacquer samples with SHMP maintained consistent viscosity over time, while those without experienced significant decreases. The wet rub test affirmed SHMP's role in enhancing resistance to color transfer, indicative of superior film adhesion and performance in real-world settings. Furthermore, gloss evaluations highlighted SHMP's contribution to a shinier and more reflective surface, augmenting the overall appearance of the lacquer film. These findings underscore the critical significance of additives like SHMP in fortifying stability, durability, and aesthetic properties of lacquer coatings, holding promise for diverse applications across industries.
Chemoselective Hydrogenolysis of Urethanes to Formamides and Alcohols in the Presence of More Electrophilic Carbonyl Compounds
Authors: Iwasaki Takanori , Yamada Yuto , Naito Naoki , Nozaki Kyoko
Published: May 2024

The development of methods for the chemical recycling of polyurethanes is recognized as an urgent issue. Herein, we report the Ir-catalyzed hydrogenolysis of the urethane C–O bond to produce formamides and alcohols, where both formamides and ester and amide functionalities are tolerated. The chemoselectivity observed is counterintuitive to the generally accepted electrophilicity order of carbonyl compounds. Hydrogenolysis of urea and isocyanurate, potential byproducts in the polycondensation process of polyurethanes, is achieved alongside the selective degradation of polyurethanes themselves, which affords diformamides and diols. The present catalysis offers a novel method for the recycling of polyurethane-containing polymer waste.
Second Coordination Sphere Effects in an Earth-Abundant Monometallic Complex as Catalyst Dictate Highly Selective Photochemical Conversion of CO2 to HCOOH
Authors: Agarwala Hemlata , Artero Vincent , Fontecave Marc
Published: May 2024

Photochemical reduction of CO2 to formic acid (HCOOH) using molecular transition metal complexes as catalysts has been previously documented to proceed via either of the two mechanisms: CO2 insertion into metal hydride bonds, or hydrogenation of CO2. We present herein photoreduction of CO2 to HCOOH that adopts both these pathways by a single monometallic molecular catalyst featuring earth-abundant cobalt - a characteristic not observed in other molecular catalysts for CO2 photoreduction to date. This dual functionality stems from distinctly different, active forms of the catalyst, at different temporal stages of irradiation. We employ in situ NMR spectroscopy to monitor potential catalytic intermediates at various time points of irradiation by visible light. These observed states align with the kinetic profiles of product evolution, proving instrumental in revealing the catalyst's unique behavior. We advocate for the integration of such in situ NMR monitoring in future studies as it provides a valuable tool for an informed design of photochemical CO2 reduction by molecular catalysts.
Shear-wave attenuation anisotropy: a new constraint on mantle melt near the Main Ethiopian Rift
Authors: Asplet Joseph , Wookey James , Kendall Micheal , Chapman Mark , Das Ritima
Published: May 2024

The behaviour of fluids in preferentially aligned fractures plays an important role in a range of dynamic processes within the Earth. In the near-surface, understanding systems of fluid-filled fractures is crucial for applications such as geothermal energy production, monitoring CO2 storage sites, and exploration for metalliferous sub-volcanic brines. Mantle melting is a key geodynamic process, exerting control over its composition and dynamic processes. Upper mantle melting weakens the lithosphere, facilitating rifting and other surface expressions of tectonic processes.Aligned fluid-filled fractures are an efficient mechanism for seismic velocity anisotropy, requiring very low volume fractions, but such rock physics models also predict significant shear-wave attenuation anisotropy. In comparison, the attenuation anisotropy expected for crystal preferred orietation mechanisms is negligible or would only operate outside of the seismic frequency band.Here we demonstrate a new method for measuring shear-wave attenuation anisotropy, apply it to synthetic examples, and make the first measurements of SKS attenuation anisotropy using data recorded at the station FURI, in Ethiopia. At FURI we measure attenuation anisotropy where the fast shear-wave has been more attenuated than the slow shear-wave. This can be explained by the presence of aligned fluids, most probably melts, in the upper mantle using a poroelastic squirt flow model. Modelling of this result suggests that a 1% melt fraction, hosted in aligned fractures dipping ca. 40° that strike perpendicular to the Main Ethiopian Rift, is required to explain the observed attenuation anisotropy. This agrees with previous SKS shear-wave splitting analysis which suggested a 1% melt fraction beneath FURI. The interpreted fracture strike and dip, however, disagrees with previous work in the region which interprets sub-vertical melt inclusions aligned parallel to the Main Ethiopian Rift which only produce attenuation anisotropy where the slow shear-wave is more attenuated. These results show that attenuation anisotropy could be a useful tool for detecting mantle melt, and may offer strong constraints on the extent and orientation of melt inclusions which cannot be achieved from seismic velocity anisotropy alone.
Defects in integrin complex formation promoteCHKB-mediated muscular dystrophy
Authors: Tavasoli Mahtab , McMaster Christopher R
Published: May 2024

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is the major membrane phospholipid in most eukaryotic cells. Bi-allelic loss of function variants inCHKB, encoding the first step in the synthesis of PC, is the cause of a rostrocaudal muscular dystrophy in both humans and mice. Loss of sarcolemma integrity is a hallmark of muscular dystrophies; however, how this occurs in the absence of choline kinase function is not known. We determine that inChkb−/−mice there is a failure of the α7β1 integrin complex that is specific to affected muscle. We observed that inChkb−/−hindlimb muscles there is a decrease in sarcolemma association/abundance of the PI(4,5)P2binding integrin complex proteins vinculin, and α-actinin, and a decrease in actin association with the sarcolemma. In cells, pharmacological inhibition of choline kinase activity results in internalization of a fluorescent PI(4,5)P2reporter from discrete plasma membrane clusters at the cell surface membrane to cytosol, this corresponds with a decreased vinculin localization at plasma membrane focal adhesions that was rescued by overexpression ofCHKB.
Anomaly detection system for network transport with machine learning approach
Authors: Macdonald Serenje , Mtende Mkandawire
Published: May 2024

The rapid growth of network infrastructures and the increasing volume of data transmitted through them have led to a critical need for efficient and accurate anomaly detection systems in network transport. This paper proposes a novel anomaly detection system that utilizes machine learning techniques to identify abnormal patterns and deviations in network traffic. The proposed system follows a multi-layered approach, starting with the collection of network traffic data from various sources, including routers, switches, and gateways. The data is then preprocessed to extract relevant features and eliminate noise. Feature extraction is carried out using statistical, time-series, and flow-based analysis to capture the inherent characteristics of network communication. Machine learning algorithms, such as neural networks, or in this case, auto-encoders, will be trained to learn the patterns of normal network behavior and subsequently detect deviations from these patterns as anomalies. The system provides alerts and notifications to network administrators, allowing prompt investigation and response to potential security threats or network performance issues. It effectively differentiates between benign and malicious network activities, enabling network administrators to take proactive measures to secure their infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted communication.
Exploring a novel framework for DoS/DDoS attack detection and simulation in contemporary networks
Authors: Gottapu Sankara Rao , P. Krishna Subbarao
Published: May 2024

Currently, the internet serves as the predominant means of communication and is utilized by a vast number of individuals worldwide. Simultaneously, the commercial aspect of the internet is contributing to a rise in susceptibility to cybercrimes, leading to a significant surge in the occurrence of distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults over the last decade. DoS/DDoS assaults primarily target network resources such as network bandwidth, CPU time, memory consumption, web servers, and network switches. Network security is an essential and crucial problem in the modern interconnected society. Numerous studies have been undertaken by multiple researchers thus far in order to identify this attack. However, there is still room for improvement in past investigations. This paper presents a novel approach for detecting and simulating DoS/DDoS attacks in modern networking environments, introducing a new paradigm. It is done in a controlled environment. The primary focus of this work is to simulate an attacker's perspective of a DoS/DDoS attack by repeatedly sending huge SYN flood packets to a specific target or network server using the hping3 tool. On the server side, the proposed attacker detector script continuously monitors incoming network connections on the network server using the netstat command. It identifies potential DoS/DDoS attacks by analyzing the connection count and comparing connections count with an assumed threshold. This experiment results in 61% CPU usage and 7.1% memory consumption while a DDoS attack triggers on the target server. Additionally, the proposed script performs statistical analysis and displays warning messages on the console when suspicious activity is detected on the network server. Wireshark is also utilized in this work to detect anomalous network traffic patterns in order to identify distributed denial-ofservice (DDoS) attacks that are targeting a network server. Additionally, it offers the capability to block the IP address of the attacker if the configuration allows for it. This proposed approach efficiently identifies DDoS activity in real-time network traffic, further helping to improve network security.
Development of online application for crime reporting and handling in Malawi police service (chatbot)
Authors: Frank Kumukumu , Chipatso Medi , Fanny Chatola
Published: May 2024

A chatbot is a conversational device designed to provide smart communication with humans through speech and text. Chatbots emerge as virtual machines that interact with humans through their dialect, offering both spoken and textual conversation and responses to questions. In recent times, there has been tremendous progress in the development of virtual assistants and chatbots with advanced technologies based on speech recognition. This paper presents a chatbot for the web-based Crime Reporting and Handling System in the Malawi Police Service. The chatbot utilizes a combination of classification and generative models. It features a complaint registration system that allows users to file complaints. A custom named entity recognition model is employed to extract structured information such as location, time, and crime type from unstructured complaints, enabling authorities to comprehend complaints effectively and efficiently. The chatbot strives to provide efficient and user-friendly methods for registering complaints using these techniques, as well as informing individuals about the crime reporting and handling system. Thus, the system aspires to apply Natural Language Processing (NLP) for social good. In this paper, we will discuss how chatbots are designed, the machine learning and deep learning techniques and algorithms used, compare the technologies, and evaluate the performance of chatbots. Chatbots are becoming friendlier to humans, evolving beyond mere communication machines and representing future aspects of human and technology interaction.
Civic Projection: Allegory and the Urban Artefact
Authors:   , Pullan James
Published: May 2024

Civic architecture in Aotearoa is currently facing a range of contemporary issues. At the forefront of these issues are its ability to provide equality of architectural experience to an increasingly diverse population, and the need to enhance its sustainability. This thesis aims to seek potential strategies for the mediation of these issues, while also exploring the use of allegory in contemporary architecture and design generation. These two elements are examined through an array of design-led experiments, with the synthesis of their outcomes informing the progression of the research. The overall aim of the research is to contribute to the discourse on sustainable civic architecture for diverse populations, and the use of allegory in architecture and design generation.
ANALISIS FAKTOR PENYEBAB KEHAMILAN TIDAK DIINGINKAN PADA REMAJA
Authors: Dartiwen Dartiwen , Aryanti Mira
Published: May 2024

Kehamilan Tidak Diinginkan pada remaja dapat berlanjut dengan tindakan aborsi dan berisiko melahirkan bayi dengan berat badan rendah, premature, serta salah satu penyebab terjadinya stunting. Perkembangan zaman mempengaruhi perilaku seksual para remaja. Perilaku pacaran yang tidak sehat menimbulkan dorongan seksual yang tidak terkendali. Kehamilan tidak diinginkan pada remaja berdampak terhadap kesehatan reproduksi dan kehidupan sosial serta dapat meningkatkan jumlah kematian Ibu dan Bayi.Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya kehamilan tidak diinginkan pada remaja di Kabupaten Indramayu dengan mengeksplor faktor yang mendorong informan melakukan seks pranikah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan rancangan penelitian studi kasus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah remaja perempuan berumur 10-19 tahun dengan kehamilan tidak diinginkan yang terjadi pada tahun 2022. Jumlah informan utama sebanyak 20 orang sedangkan informan triangulasi yaitu orang tua remaja sebanyak 13 orang dan bidan koordinator sebanyak 6 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan menggunakan panduan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyebab kehamilan tidak diinginkan pada remaja adalah perilaku seksual pranikah yang berisiko, kurangnya pengetahuan tentang kesehatan reproduksi, akses media sosial tentang pornografi, pola asuh yang diterapkan orangtua terhadap anaknya, dan perilaku seksual teman sebaya. Diperlukan kurikulum baru dengan menyisipkan materi kesehatan reproduksi dalam pembelajaran, dan memperkuat kedekatan guru wali kelas dengan murid-muridnya. Sedangkan untuk orang tua diharapkan dapat memantau aktivitas anaknya selama di luar sekolah. Institusi pendidikan kesehatan bekerjasama dengan Dinas Kesehatan membentuk peer educator di setiap sekolah dan secara rutin memberikan edukasi kepada siswa guna mencegah perilaku seks pranikah
PERBANDINGAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN PERSALINAN ANTARA PUSKESMAS DENGAN PRAKTIK MANDIRI BIDAN DI KABUPATEN KUDUS
Authors: Solichati Solichati , Kartasurya Martha Irene , Agushybana Farid
Published: May 2024

Kebutuhan pelayanan kesehatan mempengaruhi masyarakat untuk memilih sarana kesehatan yang berkualitas. Tingkat kunjungan ibu bersalin di Praktik Mandiri Bidan (PMB) semakin menurun sedangkan tingkat kunjungan ibu bersalin di Puskesmas semakin meningkat. Penelitian bertujuan menganalisis perbandingan kualitas pelayanan persalinan antara Puskesmas dengan PMB. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh ibu bersalin yang melakukan persalinan baik di Puskesmas maupun di PMB periode waktu Januari – Juni 2023 di Kecamatan Gebog, Kabupaten Kudus. Sampel penelitian di Puskesmas sebanyak 58 orang dan di PMB sebanyak 42 orang yang diambil dengan metode purposive sampling. Analisis univariat dengan tabel distribusi frekuensi dan analisis bivariat dengan uji Mann-Whitney. Tidak terdapat perbedaan dimensi kehandalan, jaminan, dan bukti fisik dalam pelayanan persalinan pada responden melahirkan di Puskesmas dan PMB. Namun, terdapat perbedaan dimensi daya tanggap dan empati dalam pelayanan persalinan. Berdasarkan rerata skor, responden melahirkan di Puskesmas merasa lebih puas terhadap dimensi daya tanggap dan empati dibandingkan dengan responden melahirkan di PMB. Peningkatan kualitas pelayanan persalinan di Puskesmas dapat dilakukan dengan menambah dokter jaga sedangkan di PMB dengan bidan mendatangi ibu yang akan bersalin.
PENGETAHUAN IBU DAN KEBIASAAN MENGGOSOK GIGI ANAK BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN KARIES GIGI PADA ANAK
Authors: Indanah Indanah , Faridah Umi , Mutomimah Siti
Published: May 2024

The most common dental problem in children is dental caries. Dental caries is tooth decay that occurs in the hard tissues of the teeth, namely in tooth enamel, joint teeth and gums. Lack of maternal knowledge and improper brushing habits performed in children are associated with the incidence of dental caries in children. This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and tooth brushing habits in children with the incidence of dental caries in children.This study was conducted on school-age children in one of the elementary schools in Jati sub-district, Kudus Regency. The samples used in this study were 144 children with a sampling method in the form of a purposive method. Data collection is carried out using questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability.The results showed that there was a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and tooth brushing habits in children with the incidence of dental caries (p value 0.05). Mothers with less knowledge had 147 times the risk of children with dental caries (OR: 147.4) and children with poor brushing habits were 805 times more likely to develop dental caries (OR; 805)Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and the child's toothbrushing habits with the incidence of dental caries in children.
Medical Cannabis for Patients Over Age 50: A Multi-site, Prospective Study of Patterns of Use and Health Outcomes
Authors: Pearson Blake , Walker Mariah , Tempero José , Ong Kaye , Lucas Philippe
Published: May 2024

Objective: Cannabis is being used as a therapeutic option by patients around the globe, and older patients represent a rapidly growing subset of this population. This study aims to assess the patterns of medical cannabis use in patients over 50 years of age and its effect on health outcomes such as pain, sleep, quality of life, and co-medication. Method: The Medical Cannabis in Older Patients Study (MCOPS) is a multi-site, prospective observational study examining the real-world impact of medical cannabis use on patients over age 50 under the guidance of a health care provider. The study included validated instruments, with treating physicians collecting detailed data on participant characteristics, medical cannabis and co-medication use, and associated impacts on pain, sleep, quality of life, as well as adverse events. Results: Inclusion criteria were met by 299 participants. Average age of participants was 66.7 years, and 66.2% of respondents identified as female. Approximately 90% of patients used medical cannabis to treat pain-related conditions such as chronic pain and arthritis. Almost all patients reported a preference for oral cannabis products (e.g., extracts, edibles) rather than inhalation products (e.g., flower, vapes), and most preferred oral formulations high in cannabidiol and low in tetrahydrocannabinol. Over the six-month study period, significant improvements were noted in pain, sleep, and quality of life measures, with 45% experiencing a clinically meaningful improvement in pain interference and in sleep quality scores. Additionally, nearly 50% of patients taking co-medications at baseline had reduced their use by the end of the study period, and quality of life improved significantly from baseline to M3 and from baseline to M6, with an incremental cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) of $25,357.20. No serious adverse events (SAEs) were reported. Conclusions: In this cohort of older patients, most of whom suffered from pain-related conditions, medical cannabis seemed to be a safe and effective treatment. Most patients experienced clinically significant improvements in pain, sleep, and quality of life and reductions in co-medication. The cost per QALY was well below the standard for traditional pharmaceuticals, and no SAEs were reported, suggesting that cannabis is a relatively safe and cost-effective therapeutic option for adults dealing with age-related health conditions.
Prediksi Radiasi Surya Menggunakan Metode Long Short-Term Memory
Authors: Rezza Muhammad , Ismail Yusuf M. , Yacoub Redi Ratiandi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini memfokuskan pada optimalisasi pemanfaatan energi matahari di Kalimantan Barat, sebuah wilayah yang kaya akan sumber daya matahari, dengan total pembangkit listrik tenaga surya (PLTS) mencapai 1.58 MW. Untuk memprediksi potensi energi matahari, penelitian menggunakan metode jaringan syaraf tiruan Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) dengan data yang diperoleh dari data logger yang merekam tegangan, arus, dan daya keluaran panel surya selama 57 hari dengan interval 1-2 detik, menghasilkan 4.294.273 data. Dalam pengolahan data, 80% digunakan untuk pelatihan dan sisanya untuk pengujian model LSTM. Model LSTM yang digunakan terdiri dari 2 layer LSTM, masing-masing dengan 50 node LSTM. Penggunaan Google Colaboratory sebagai platform komputasi memungkinkan pelatihan model LSTM dalam dua skenario, yaitu dengan epoch sebesar 1 dan 10. Evaluasi model dilakukan menggunakan metrik Mean Square Error (MSE), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), dan R-squared (R2). Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa model dengan epoch 10 memiliki nilai evaluasi yang lebih baik, dengan MSE sebesar 0.04444, RMSE sebesar 0.00456, MAE sebesar 0.06753, dan R2 sebesar 0.99961, menunjukkan performa prediksi energi matahari yang sangat akurat dan efisien.
Penerapan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process Pada Penilaian Kinerja Guru di SMK Islam Anharul Ulum Blitar
Authors: Mardliyaturrahma Aulia , Kusuma Abdi Pandu
Published: May 2024

Guru merupakan pilar utama dalam sistem pendidikan yang berperan penting dalam mencerdaskan bangsa. Evaluasi kinerja guru diperlukan untuk memastikan profesionalisme mereka dalam memberikan layanan pendidikan yang berkualitas, sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 14 Tahun 2005 tentang tenaga pendidikan. Profesionalisme guru yang tinggi diharapkan mampu mewujudkan visi Kemendikbud 2025 dalam menciptakan insan Indonesia yang cerdas dan kompetitif. Penilaian kinerja guru dilakukan secara manual dan lama di SMK Islam Anharul Ulum, oleh karena itu penulis mengusulkan penggunaan metode AHP untuk mempermudah proses evaluasi. Penelitian ini akan fokus pada empat kriteria penilaian kinerja guru: pedagogik, kepribadian, sosial, dan profesional, sesuai dengan regulasi yang berlaku. Melalui penerapan AHP, diharapkan kepala sekolah dapat menemukan guru terbaik dan menetapkan langkah-langkah yang diperlukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini membahas tentang penerapan metode AHP dalam penilaian kinerja guru di SMK Islam Anharul Ulum. Hasil riset mengindikasikan identifikasi guru terunggul sesudah melalui proses analisis data dengan memakai metode AHP. Data yang digunakan berasal dari perangkat lunak khusus yang dikembangkan memakai platform Laravel dan diinput oleh penilai di lokasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jika tenaga pendidik terunggul, yang diidentifikasi memakai alternative code A3, adalah M. Dadang Nur Huda, S.Pd.
Sistem Rekomendasi Penerima Bantuan Sosial APBD Menggunakan Metode Support Vector Machine
Authors: Yazid Moch , Sani Dian Ahkam , Anggadimas Nanda Martyan
Published: May 2024

Pemberian bantuan sosial APBD (Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah) merupakan aspek krusial dalam upaya pemerintah untuk mendukung masyarakat yang membutuhkan. Untuk meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi dalam penentuan penerima bantuan, perancangan sistem rekomendasi menjadi suatu kebutuhan. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang Sistem Rekomendasi Penerima Bantuan Sosial APBD dengan metode metode Support Vector Machine (SVM) dan dilakukan pada Dinas Sosial Kota Pasuruan. Dengan penerapan system diharapkan dapat meningkatkan transparansi, kecepatan, dan ketepatan dalam penentuan penerima bantuan, sehingga sumber daya dapat dialokasikan secara lebih efisien untuk mendukung kesejahteraan masyarakat. Hasil evaluasi model menunjukkan tingkat akurasi sebesar 95%, presisi mencapai 100%, dan recall sekitar 93%. F1-Score model mencapai 96.5.
Social marketing of the coffee cream liquor in the Association of Agroindustrial Entrepreneurs of Challohuma of San Juan del Oro
Authors: Huacani Sucasaca Yudy , Halanoca Tipula Gina Iris
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the study is to explain the factors that determine social marketing of coffee cream liquor in the Association of Agroindustrial Entrepreneurs of Challohuma in San Juan del Oro District, Department of Puno (Southern Peru). The methodological design specifies a type of quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, through surveys in a total of 41 members of the association. Results demonstrated that the factors that significantly determine social marketing of coffee cream liqueur are marketing factors on individual consumers (product attributes, brand assignment, packaging, labeling and product support services), society (commitment to health, environment and collaborators), and about the company (internal quality of service, satisfied and productive service employees, greater service value, satisfied and loyal customers and healthy profits and growth). The Pearson coefficient r = 0.746 explains at the significance level of α = 0.01 that social marketing factors of coffee cream liquor of the Association of Agroindustrial Entrepreneurs of Challohuma in San Juan del Oro, are positively and considerably correlated with the factor of individual, social and business consumer, supporting the alternative hypothesis. It is concluded that social marketing plans must be implemented to boost the growth of the company.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Kepuasan Wisatawan Terhadap Perilaku Pasca Berkunjung Ke Desa Wisata Kuta Kabupaten Lombok Tengah yang Dimediasi Budaya Lokal
Authors: Cahyaditya Ryandha , Permadi Lalu Adi
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of Service Quality and Tourists Satisfaction on Post-Visit Behavior in the Kuta Tourism Village, Central Lombok Regency, mediated by Local Culture. The population studied comprises individuals who have visited the Kuta Tourism Village at least once, and the sample consists of 100 respondents selected using purposive sampling techniques. This study utilized the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) data analysis method with the assistance of Smart-PLS version 4.0 software. The research findings indicate that Service Quality does not have a significant influence on either Post-Visit Behavior or Local Culture. On the other hand, Tourists Satisfaction has a significant influence on both Post-Visit Behavior and Local Culture. Lastly, Local Culture significantly influences Post-Visit Behavior. However, the Local Culture variable is unable to mediate between the Service Quality and Tourists Satisfaction variables concerning Post-Visit Behavior
Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Desa Wisata Senggigi (Studi Kasus Dusun Senggigi dan Dusun Loco)
Authors: Alam Lalu Albani Panji , Permadi Lalu Adi
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out the marketing strategies that will be used regarding the problems faced by tourist attractions in Senggigi Hamlet and Loco Hamlet, Senggigi Tourism Village. The descriptive research method with the Mixed Methods approach is a research technique. SWOT analysis is a data analysis technique that will be applied in research. The results of the research that has been carried out have resulted in that for tourist attractions in Senggigi Hamlet and Loco Hamlet, the total Internal Factor Evaluation and External Factor Evaluation values obtained are located in quadrant I, which is profitable so that the strategy that will be implemented is a strategy that supports aggressive growth strategies. (Growth-oriented strategy). Thus, the marketing strategy focuses on improving and optimizing promotions, collaborating in managing tourist attractions with related parties, and building new tourism products that are different from other tourism.