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BUREAUCRATIC FORMS OF BEHAVIOR OF THE STATE WILL PROTAGONISTS IN THE SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION-MAKING IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: Selimić Mirzo
Published: July 2023

In the theory and legal practice of administrative law there are two very special and, in many ways, contradictory forms of behavior expressed by the bearers and protagonists of the legitimate state will. The first form manifests itself as a managerial culture, and the second appears as the authoritarian culture of the authorities (Pusić, 1989). It is indisputable that both forms have a negative impact on the rule of law and are immanent to bureaucratic culture, but there are certain differences compared to it. Thus, bureaucratic culture in public administration signifies the inert support of established, traditional forms of behavior with an emphasis on the interest of one's own career and one's own profit, i.e., a successful struggle for power and influence in the organization. In its essence, bureaucracy is conservative and very committed to traditions that stop innovation, constantly insisting on firm discipline and obedience, which strengthens the power-based authority structure. Such created atmosphere radiates distrust, apathy, and alienation, especially among the bearers of lesser positions. Keywords: legal practice, public administration, bureaucratic culture, decisionmaking, organization, government
Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Given as Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Central Corneal Thickness: Results at 12 Months
Authors: Naranjo-Bonilla Pedro , Mira-Padilla Estefania , Muñoz-Villanueva María Carmen , Gámez Bernabé Jurado , Giménez-Gómez Rafael
Published: July 2023

Background: To examine the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on central corneal thickness (CCT) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) followed for 12 months. Methods: Participants were patients with OSA and an indication for CPAP who were enrolled after diagnosis and graded according to the apnea hypopnea index (AHI) determined in an overnight polysomnography. Each subject underwent a full ophthalmologic examination including ultrasound pachymetry (USP) with an SP3000 USP (Tomey Inc) at the time points just before CPAP onset, and after 3 and 12 months of CPAP treatment. Results: The study sample comprised 40 eyes of 20 patients. Adherence to CPAP was adequate (5.23 ± 1.77 h/night). After receiving 12 months of CPAP, positive correlation was observed between hours of CPAP use and CCT (r = 0.382, p = 0.015). Intermittent hypoxemia pre-CPAP or hypoxia severity pre-CPAP were also positively correlated with the CCT recorded after 12 months of CPAP (r = 0.394, p = 0.012; r = 0.324, p = 0.041). Significant correlations were, however, not observed after only 3 months of CPAP treatment. In addition, compared to measurements at 3 months, intraocular pressure was higher after 12 months of treatment. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that 12 months of correct adherence to CPAP are needed to detect significant CCT thickening, and that the greater the pre-CPAP hypoxemia, the greater the capacity for an increase in CCT to be produced in response to 12 months of this therapy.
A Preliminary Survey of the Avifaunal Diversity in Pampaimadu Premise of the University of Vavuniya, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka
Authors: Thanabalasingam Keerthanaram , Poornima Wijerathna , Nimalka Sanjeewani
Published: July 2023

Vavuniya District is located in the lowland dry zone district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, which is still unexplored with a natural forest cover of 1,238 km2. Literature relates to the avifaunal birds is still a gap in the Vavuniya, as there are already studies about the diversity of water avifaunal species. In addition to that, the habitat diversity within the study area was discussed using a prepared checklist and the community indices like the Shannon-Weiner index (H’), Simpson’s diversity index (D), Simpson’s evenness (E), and Species richness (R) across various habitat ecosystems: Woodland-Paddy land (H1); Woodland-Water catchment area (H2); Forest (H3); Grassland with inundated land ecosystem (H4); and Manage garden with Occasional trees (H5); of the Pampaimadu premise, University of Vavuniya. The study area is located 10 km from the center of Vavuniya along the A30 highway, with the dry-mixed evergreen forest as vegetation. The checklist resulted in the observation of 93 avifaunal species belonging to 47 families (including 9 endemics, and 5 nationally threatened species). Family Columbidae (Rock Pigeon: Columba livia (n=123)) is found (68%) to be observed with the highest frequency and evenly distributed across different habitats but the family Ardeidae is found extensively dominating in H5 (39%). H1 is with the highest H` (3.5) and D (0.96); while H3 has the highest R (2.52) and E (0.62). Many anthropogenic disturbances, such as habitat alterations, intentional wildfire, and road mortality are the key threats encountered by the avifaunal species in the study area.
Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour Practice and Compliance of Workers Exposed to Respirable Dust in a Zambian Copper Mine
Authors: Sifanu Mwaba , Taylor Thoma Kweku , Kalebaila Kennedy Kabaso , Hayumbu Patrick , Nabiwa Lubinda , Linde Stephanus J L
Published: July 2023

Work in the copper mining industry is often associated with exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica. This exposure has the potential to cause silicosis, a non-curable occupational respiratory lung disease. This study aimed at establishing the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, work behaviour and practice, compliance with safety standards and exposure to respirable dust. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted on 528 mine workers. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was used for descriptives. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with latent variables and partial least-squares (LVPLS) analysis was employed to determine the relationship among these variables. The results indicated that of the four (4) hypotheses, two (2) were supported and two (2) were rejected showing that there is a significant relationship between exposure to respirable dust and work behaviour and practice, as well as compliance with safety standards. Knowledge and attitudes towards respirable dust exposure did not significantly influence exposure. According to the results from the survey, positive work behaviour and practice as well as compliance with safety standards was significantly associated with exposure to respirable dust. It is recommended that the mine should focus on the miners’ work behaviour and practice and compliance with safety standards.
Developing an Integrated Framework for Securing Internet of Things traffics in Smart Cities Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Alhanaya Moody , Al-Shqeerat Khalil
Published: July 2023

The Internet of Things technology opens the horizon for a broader scope of intelligent applications in smart cities. However, the massive amount of traffic exchanged among devices may cause security risks, significantly when devices are compromised or vulnerable to cyber-attack. An intrusion detection system is the most powerful tool to detect unauthorized attempts to access smart systems. It identifies malicious and benign traffic by analyzing network traffic. In most cases, only a fraction of network traffic can be considered malicious. As a result, it is difficult for an intrusion detection system to detect attacks at high detection rates while maintaining a low false alarm rate. This work proposes an integrated framework to detect suspicious traffic to address secure data communication in smart cities. This paper presents an approach to developing an intrusion detection system to detect various attack types. It can be done by implementing a Principal Component Analysis method that eliminates redundancy and reduces system dimensionality. Furthermore, the proposed model shows how to improve intrusion detection system performance by implementing an ensemble model.
Effortless One-Pot Two-Step Creation of NiS-NiO/S-g-C3N4: The Next Generation Photocatalyst for Green C(sp3)-F Bond Activation and Coenzyme Regeneration
Authors: Kumari Sanjana , Yadav Rajesh K. , Singh Satyam , Shahin Rehana , Pandey Suresh Kumar , Singh Kamini , Singh Atul Partap , Gupta Navneet Kumar , Tiwary Dhanesh , Dwivedi D. K.
Published: July 2023

Fluorinated compounds and co-enzymes are being widely researched and employed throughout research community because of their versatile physical, chemical and biological properties. In this work, we synthesized NiS-NiO/S-g-C3N4, a highly effective photocatalyst for C(sp3)-F bond activation and the regeneration of coenzyme (1,4-NADH) employing a new and ecologically acceptable route. The obtained photocatalyst exhibited important photocatalytic properties, such as good solar light harvesting ability, suitability of the optical band-gap, and facilitating efficient charge migrations. As a result, the newly designed NiS-NiO/S-g-C3N4 photocatalyst shows the excellent yield for regenerations of 1,4-NADH (51%). Further, a method of combining C(sp3)-F bond activation with photocatalysis has been demonstrated that represents a very powerful and sustainable approach, that can be a major breakthrough for the field of pharmaceutical.
A Critical Review of Smart City Frameworks: New Criteria to Consider When Building Smart City Framework
Authors: Shi Fan , Shi Wenzhong
Published: July 2023

With the rise of serious problems of urbanization and climate change, the call for intelligent and sustainable urban development is increasing nowadays. Therefore, smart cities have become a hot topic in academia, industry, and politics, resulting in the emergency of numerous smart city programs and projects. This study selected 26 evaluation frameworks proposed in recent years or large-scale research projects that have lasted for many years and analyzed and compared them from the 7 aspects of generalizability, comprehensiveness, availability, flexibility, scientific, transparency, and interpretability. The result indicates that the current smart city evaluation framework still needs to be upgraded and updated. These standards can not only guide the development direction and hotspot of the future smart city evaluation model but also serve as a guide for model demanders to test results and an effective tool to verify the framework designed by themselves.
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antiinflamatory Activity of Some Bee Products
Authors: Moraru Dragoș , Alexa Ersilia , Cocan Ileana , Obiștioiu Diana , Radulov Isidora , Hulea Anca , Simiz Eliza , Berbecea Adina , Grozea Adrian , Dragomirescu Monica , Vintilă Teodor , Pătruică Silvia
Published: July 2023

Bee products have a millennial tradition in human use due to their numerous heal-ing properties. The paper presents the chemical characterization, antioxidant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory potential of royal jelly, apilarnil and propolis. These were obtained in the Banat area, Romania, in 2022. Royal jelly and apilarnil were analyzed in pure and lyophilized form and propolis in pure form and tincture. The percentage of moisture, dry matter, pH, acidity, content of impurities, sugars, proteins, ash, macro and micro minerals, total amino acids, polyphenols and flavo-noids were studied. The samples analyzed by us have a very well developed antiox-idant and according to the analysis of the mineral content of beekeeping products, an increased variability of macro and microminerals was determined, but also the lack of Pb in their composition. The flavonoid content of the samples was between 2.61519 mg QE/g sample for commercial pure apilarnil and 279.56115 mg QE/g sample for propolis harvested in 2021, and that of polyphenols between 0.63507 mg QE/g sample for natural royal jelly and 42.82186 mg QE/g sample in propolis with harvest in 2021. Propolis acts as a good antimicrobial and antiinflammatory agent, a fact that deserves to be researched in detail and exploited as a product with an ap-itherapeutic role for various microbial and inflammatory conditions.
Imaging Carotid Plaque Inflammation Using Positron Emission Tomography: Emerging Role in Clinical Stroke Care, Research Applications, and Future Directions
Authors: McCabe John , Evans Nicholas , Gorey Sarah , Bhakta Shiv , Rudd James , Kelly Peter
Published: July 2023

Atherosclerosis is a chronic systemic inflammatory condition of the vasculature and a leading cause of stroke. Luminal stenosis severity is an important factor in determining vascular risk. Conventional imaging modalities, such as angiography or duplex ultrasonography, are used to quantify stenosis severity and inform clinical care but provide limited information on plaque biology. Inflammatory processes are central to atherosclerotic plaque progression and destabilization. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) is a validated technique for quantifying plaque inflammation. In this review, we discuss the evolution of FDG-PET as an imaging modality to quantify plaque vulnerability, challenges to standardization of image acquisition and analysis, its potential application to routine clinical care after stroke, and the possible role it will play in future drug discovery.
A Cascade Network for Pattern Recognition Based on Radar Signal Characteristics in Noise Environment
Authors: Xiong Jingwei , Pan Jifei , Du Mingyang
Published: July 2023

Target recognition mainly includes three approaches: optical image-based, echo detection-based, and passive signal analysis-based methods. Among them, the passive signal-based method is closely integrated with practical applications due to its strong environmental adaptability. Based on passive radar signal analysis, we design an "end-to-end" model that cascades a noise estimation network with a recognition network to identify working modes in noise environment. The noise estimation network is implemented based on U-Net, which adopts a method of feature extraction and reconstruction to adaptively estimate the noise mapping level of the sample, which can help the recognition network to reduce noise interference. Focusing on the characteristics of radar signal, the recognition network is realized based on Multi-Scale Convolutional Attention Network (MSCANet). Firstly, the deep group convolution is used to isolate the channel interaction in the shallow network. Then, through the multi-scale convolution module, finer-grained features of the signal are extracted without increasing the complexity of the model. Finally, the self-attention mechanism is used to suppress the influence of low-correlation and negative-correlation channels and spaces. This method overcomes the problem that the conventional method is seriously disturbed by noise. We validated the proposed method in 81 kinds of noise environments, achieving an average accuracy of 94.65%. Additionally, we discussed the performance of six machine learning algorithms and four deep learning algorithms. Compared to these methods, proposed MSCANet achieved an accuracy improvement of approximately 17%. Our method demonstrates better generalization and robustness.
RSS-LIWOM: Rotating Solid-State LiDAR for Robust LiDAR-Inertial-Wheel Odometry and Mapping
Authors: Gong Shunjie , Shi Chenghao , Zhang Hui , Lu Huimin , Zeng Zhiwen , Chen Xieyuanli
Published: July 2023

Solid-state LiDAR offers multiple advantages over mechanism mechanical LiDAR, including higher durability, improved coverage ratio, and lower prices. However, solid-state LiDARs typically possess a narrow field of view, making them less suitable for odometry and mapping systems, especially for mobile autonomous systems. To address this issue, we propose a novel rotating solid-state LiDAR system that incorporates a servo motor to continuously rotate the solid-state LiDAR, expanding the horizontal field of view to 360∘. Additionally, we propose a multi-sensor fusion odometry and mapping algorithm for our developed sensory system that integrates an IMU, wheel encoder, motor encoder and the LiDAR into an iterated Kalman filter to obtain a robust odometry estimation. Through comprehensive experiments, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed approach in both outdoor open environments and narrow indoor environments.
The Endometrial Microbiota: Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Kaluanga Bwanga Pauline , Tremblay-Lemoine Pierre-Luc , Timmermans Marie , Ravet Stephanie , Munaut Carine , Nisolle Michelle , Henry Laurie
Published: July 2023

Contrary to popular belief, we have known for many years that the endometrium is not a sterile environment and is considered to be a low-biomass milieu compared to the vagina. Numerous trials and studies have attempted to establish a valid sampling method and assess its physiological composition, but no consensus has been reached. Many factors such as ethnicity, age and inflammation, can influence the microbiome. Moreover, it possesses a higher alpha-diversity and therefore contains more diverse bacteria than the vagina. For instance, Lactobacillus has been shown to be a predominant genus in the vaginal microbiome of healthy women. Consequently, even if a majority of scientists postulate that a predominance of Lactobacillus inside the uterus improves reproductive outcomes, vaginal contamination by these bacteria during sampling cannot be ruled out. Certain pathologies, such as chronic endometritis, have been identified as inflammation perpetrators that hinder the embryo implantation process. This pro-inflammatory climate created by dysbiosis of the endometrial microbiota could induce secondary inflammatory mediators via Toll-like receptors, creating an environment conducive to the development of endometriosis and even promoting carcinogenesis. However, studies to this day have focused on small populations. In addition, there is no clearly defined healthy uterine composition yet. At most, only a few taxa have been identified as pathogenic. As sampling and analysis methods become increasingly precise, we can expect the endometrial microbiota to be incorporated into future diagnostic tools and treatments for women’s health.
Investigation on the Power Consumption of Digital-Based Analog Amplifiers
Authors: Richelli Anna , Faustini Paolo , Rosa Andrea , Colalongo Luigi
Published: July 2023

Digital-based differential amplifiers (DDA) are particularly suitable to low voltage digital integrated circuit technologies. This paper presents an exhaustive analysis of the digital-based analog amplifiers to take advantage of today's high-performance digital technologies and of computer-aided design (CAD) commonly employed to design integrated circuits. The operating principle and the main mathematical relations of the digital-based differential amplifiers are discussed along with an exhaustive explanation of its operating regions and of the corresponding power consumption. Finally, a detailed description of the design procedure of in UMC 180nm standard CMOS technology is shown.
Antitumor Activities against Breast Cancers by an Afucosylated Anti-HER2 Monoclonal Antibody H2Mab-77-mG2a-f
Authors: Tanaka Tomohiro , Suzuki Hiroyuki , Ohishi Tomokazu , Kaneko Mika K. , Kato Yukinari
Published: July 2023

Breast cancer patients with high levels of HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) expression had worse clinical outcomes. Anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody (mAb) is the most important therapeutic modality for HER2-positive breast cancer. We previously immunized mice with the ectodomain of HER2 to create the anti-HER2 mAb, H2Mab-77 (mouse IgG1, kappa). This was then altered to produce H2Mab-77-mG2a-f, an afucosylated mouse IgG2a. In the present work, we examined the reactivity of H2Mab-77-mG2a-f and antitumor effects against breast cancers in vitro and in vivo. BT-474, an endogenously HER2-expressed breast cancer cell line, was identified by H2Mab-77-mG2a-f with a strong binding affinity [a dissociation constant (KD): 5.0 × 10-9 M]. H2Mab-77-mG2a-f could stain HER2 of breast cancer tissues in immunohistochemistry and detect HER2 protein in western blot analysis. Furthermore, H2Mab-77-mG2a-f demonstrated strong antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) for BT-474 cells. MDA-MB-468, a HER2-negative breast cancer cell line, was unaffected by H2Mab-77-mG2a-f. Additionally, in the BT-474-bearing tumor xenograft model, H2Mab-77-mG2a-f substantially suppressed tumor development when compared to the control mouse IgG2a mAb. In contrast, the HER2-negative MDA-MB-468-bearing tumor xenograft model showed no response to H2Mab-77-mG2a-f. These findings point to the possibility of H2Mab-77-mG2a-f as a treatment regimen by showing that it has antitumor effects on HER2-positive breast tumors.
Geodesign Approach to Urban Regeneration Process of Wasted Roadscapes: The Case Study of Bacoli (Italy)
Authors: Somma Maria , Poli Giuliano , Cerreta Maria
Published: July 2023

The continuous transformations that characterise cities have placed at the centre of the political debate the theme of urban regeneration, as urban, environmental, and social rehabilitation, especially about degraded urban areas that become fertile ground for new urban functions. Considering degraded areas as the result of economic, social, physical, and environmental transition processes, their regeneration must consider an inclusive and multi-actor process involving different stakeholders and users. Such an understanding examines multiple cultural and design approaches to urban regeneration and geographical transformation. This paper implements the Geodesign approach to investigate and develop a Collaborative Decision Support System oriented to the planning and assessing wasted roadscapes regeneration. The wasted roadscapes are conceived as degraded areas located close to roads, which need sustainable strategies with particular attention to local problems related to accessibility and the inclusion of degraded areas in the planning process. Bacoli’s city (South of Italy), has been selected as a best-fit case study for testing the decision-making process elaborated, involving a working group of professors, researchers, PhD candidates, students, local authorities, and citizens. The Geodesign approach facilitated the definition of sustainable planning strategies among people with diverse backgrounds and interests, aiming at recovering degraded landscapes and connecting them to urban accessibility strategies, facing conflicts and supporting the elaboration of a shared vision.
An Electromechanical Jointed Approach for Contact Pair Fault Diagnosis of Oil-Immersed On-Load Tap Changer
Authors: Li Shuaibing , Dou Lilong , Li Hongwei , Li Zongying , Kang Yongqiang
Published: July 2023

To address the problem of limited fault diagnosis accuracy in oil-immersed on-load tap changers (OLTC), this paper introduces a novel fault diagnosis method that combines the analysis of mechanical vibration signals and high-frequency current signals. The proposed approach aims to enhance the accuracy of fault diagnosis. To begin, an experimental platform is constructed to simulate the OLTC contact. Mechanical vibration signals and high-frequency current signals are collected from the testing platform under various operating states. These signals are then subjected to wavelet packet transform for denoising, followed by correlation analysis to capture the relationship between signals in different states. Based on these preliminary steps, the features of the signals are extracted and analyzed using ensemble empirical mode decomposition and the Hilbert-Huang transform. Subsequently, a support vector machine (SVM) is employed to analyze both the mechanical vibration signal and high-frequency current signal, enabling the classification of the OLTC contact state. The results demonstrate that the combination of characteristic analysis of mechanical vibration signals and high-frequency current signals provides a more comprehensive reflection of the actual OLTC contact state under different conditions. Through the SVM classification, the error between the predicted values and real values of the two types of signals remains below 10%, validating the efficiency and feasibility of the proposed method for fault diagnosis of OLTC contacts. These research findings serve as a reliable foundation for the diagnosis of operational states of on-site oil-immersed on-load tap changers, offering valuable insights for practical applications.
Synthesis of Iron Oxides and Influence on Final Sizes and Distribution in Bacterial Cellulose Applications
Authors: Souza Thaís Cavalcante , Costa Andréa Fernanda Santana , Vinhas Glória Maria , Sarubbo Leonie Asfora
Published: July 2023

Iron oxide nanoparticles have been investigated due to their suitable characteristics for diverse applications in the fields of biomedicine, electronics, water/wastewater treatment and sensors. Maghemite, magnetite and hematite are the most widely studied iron oxide particles and have ferrimagnetic characteristics. When very small, however, these particles have superparamagnetic properties and are called superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs). Several methods are used for the production of these particles, such as coprecipitation, thermal decomposition and microemulsion. However, the variables of the different types of synthesis must be assessed to achieve greater control over the particles produced. In some studies, it is possible to compare the influence of variations in the factors for production with each of these methods. Thus, researchers use different adaptations of synthesis based on each objective and type of application. With coprecipitation, it is possible to obtain smaller, more uniform particles with adjustments in temperature, pH and the types of reagents used in the process. With thermal decomposition, greater control is needed over time, temperature as well as the proportion of surfactants and organic and aqueous phases in order to produce smaller particles and a narrower size distribution. With the microemulsion process, the control of the confinement of the micelles formed during synthesis through the proportions of surfactant and oil makes the final particles smaller and less dispersed. These nanoparticles can be used as additives for the creation of new materials, such as magnetic bacterial cellulose, which has different innovative applications. Composites that have SPIONs, which are produced with greater rigour with regards to size and distribution, have superparamagnetic properties and can be used in medical applications, whereas materials containing larger particles have ferromagnetic applications. To arrive at a particular particle with specific characteristics, researchers must be attentive to both the mechanism selected and the production variables to ensure greater quality and control of the materials produced.
Are We Talking about Coral or Macroalgae Reefs? Status of Coral Reef Communities on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
Authors: Quezada-Perez Fabio , Mena-González Sebastián , Fernández-García Cindy , Alvarado Juan Jose
Published: July 2023

In the past decades, one of the most widely reported phenomena on Caribbean reefs is the general fall in coral cover and rise in macroalgae. Reefs with low coral cover and high macroalgal abun-dances are often presumed to provide poorer ecosystem functions and services. In this study, we assessed the condition of coral reefs on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica and determined how eight key ecosystem metrics varied in response to differential coral and fleshy macroalgae covers. Most reefs surveyed had high fleshy macroalgae and low live coral covers, with an average (± SD) of 31 ± 28% and 14 ± 13% per site. We found that the rugosity, urchin density, fish richness, total fish biomass, large fish density, and the potential fishery value of the reef were higher in sites with low fleshy macroalgae covers (>10%). The value of many of the ecosystem metrics estimated for coral reefs of the region appears to be lower than what’s been reported for other areas in the Caribbean, which may be related to the high macroalgae covers found on the reefs. Our results concur with the prevailing paradigm that an increase in macroalgae abundance could reduce the ecosystem services provided by coral reefs.
A Robust Integrated Watermarking Algorithm for Vector Geographic Data Copyright Protection
Authors: Le Hai Ha , Nguyen Van Thuy , Le Hoang Anh , Nguyen Dinh Han
Published: July 2023

Vector geographic data play an important role in the natural resources and environment sector and other location information services. This is also one of the types of data where the cost to create it is relatively large because of the difficulty in surveying, collecting, and authorizing. The rapid development of the Internet has created many advantages in the distribution, exploitation, and use of vector geographic data, but it also gives rise to many problems such as duplication, redistribution, forgery, and illegal data use. The theft on the Internet is becoming more and more sophisticated and the number of violations is increasing, showing the urgent need to research and develop an effective solution to protect the copyright of vector geographic data and prevent them from being illegally collected and used. Among the major studies and solutions, digital watermarking emerges as an effective method and is an active research area for copyright protection. Towards a good solution for copyright protection of vector geographic data, our study proposes a new algorithm with three main contributions, including: (1) generating short, pseudo-random meaningful watermarks to increase robustness and to enable automated as well as visual manual verifying; (2) building a uniformly distributed mapping between the vertex coordinates and the watermark bit indexes to increase the robustness of the watermarks; and (3) integrate two types of watermarks, namely, spatial domain-based watermarking and zero-watermarking to be resistant to most common attacks on geographic vector data. The algorithm also allows working on all types of vector geographic data, including points, polylines, and polygons.
A Conclusive Model-Fit Current-Voltage Characteristics Curves with Kink Effects
Authors: Yang Hsin-Chia , Chi Sung-Ching
Published: July 2023

Current-voltage characteristics curves of NFinFET are presented and are fitted with the modi-fied current-voltage (I-V) formulas, where the modified term in the triode region is demon-strated to be indispensable. In the as-known I-V formula, important parameters need determin-ing to make both the measured data and the fitting data as close as possible. Those parameters include kN (associated with the sizes of the transistor and mobility), (associated with Early Voltage), and Vth (the threshold voltage). The differences between the measured data and the fit-ting data vary as the applied source-drain bias, proving that the mobility of the carriers is not consistently constant. On the other hand, a modified formula, called kink effect factor, is nega-tively or positively added simulating solitary heat waves, which disturb the propagation of car-riers and thus influence the Source-Drain current (IDS). The new statistical standard deviations () are then found to be effectively suppressed as the kink effect is taken into account.
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis after mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
Authors: Mencarelli Lucrezia , Ribi Camillo , Moi Laura , Dewarrat Natacha , Monti Matteo , Alberio Lorenzo , Ringwald Maxime , Swierdzewska Karoline , Panagiotis Antiochos
Published: July 2023

During one of the worst global health crises, millions of people were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. In rare cases, new onset systemic inflammatory diseases were reported with temporal coincidence to the vaccination. We describe a case of severe Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) in a young asthmatic woman, occurring after a 2nd dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine. She presented with multisystem EGPA with cardiac and central nervous system involve-ment, complicated by secondary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). We review the reported cases of EGPA coinciding with SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination. All potentially vaccine-related EGPA cases reported so far occurred within 14 days from immunization.
EGPA is very rare with an incidence of 1:1’000’000 inhabitants and the number of reported post-vaccination EGPA cases lies within the expected incidence rate for the period.
While we cannot prove a causal relationship between the vaccine and EGPA onset, the temporal relationship with the vaccine immune stimulation is intriguing, in a disease occurring almost always in adults with asthma and/or chronic rhinosinusitis and driven by an aberrant Th2 lym-phocyte activation with hypereosinophilia.
Nevertheless, cases of inflammatory diseases emerging in the context of vaccination remain rare and the benefits of preventing severe Covid presentations with SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines remains unquestionable.
Immunogenicity and Safety of a Newly Developed Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine in Healthy Children: A Multi-National, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Study
Authors: Choi Ui Yoon , Kim Ki Hwan , Cho Hye-Kyung , Kim Dong Ho , Ma Sang Hyuk , Choi Young Youn , Kim Chun Soo , Capeding Maria Rosario , Kobashi Ilya Angelica Rochin , Kim Hun , Ryu Ji Hwa , Lee Su Jeen , Park Ho Keun , Kim Jong-Hyun
Published: July 2023

Korean manufacturers have developed a new varicella vaccine, NBP608. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind, multicenter study aimed to compare the immunogenicity and safety of NBP608 among healthy children to those of VarivaxTM (control). Children aged 12 months to 12 years were randomized 1:1 to receive either NBP608 or control vaccine. Serum samples were obtained before vaccination and within six to eight weeks after vaccination. A total of 499 participants (NBP608, n = 251; control, n = 248) was enrolled. The seroconversion rate (SCR) measured using FAMA assay was 99.53% in the NBP608 group, and the lower limit of the 95% confidence interval (95% LCL) for SCR difference (NBP608 minus control) was 0.52%. This 95% LCL for the difference was higher than the specified non-inferiority margin of –15%. In assessment by gpELISA, the SCR was 99.53% in the NBP608 group; and the 95% LCL for SCR difference was 6.5%, which was higher than the specified non-inferiority margin of –15%. There were no significant differences between the NBP608 and control group with respect to proportions of participants who demonstrated local and systemic solicited AEs. This study indicated that NBP608 had a clinically acceptable safety profile and was not immunologically inferior to VarivaxTM.
Talas Cripic Packaging Design Using Kansei Engineering And Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp) Method
Authors: Nasoik M. Kholisun , Jakaria Ribangun Bamban , Cahyana Atikha Sidhi , Putra Boy Isma
Published: July 2023

One of the MSMEs engaged in the snack food sector and currently running is the taro chips business owned by Mr. Wahab which is located at Tambak Sari Village, Purwodadi Pasuruan, East Java. Business running for 1 year. Chips are snacks or snacks made from various ingredients such as flour and others, and also from tubers. Based on the results of interviews and observations obtained from consumers, the problem that is often complained of is the packaging used, which is thin plastic and easily torn or perforated. So that the condition of the chips is easily sluggish or not crispy. Kansei engineering is a technology that translates a customer's or consumer's feeling and image about a product which is then translated into design elements or in other languages, is a customer-oriented technology for product development based on computer science. The purpose of the Kansei engineering method is to make it easier for designers to gather consumer needs based on feelings or what can be called consumer psychology. The Kansei method will be integrated with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to decide whether the new packaging is more feasible and good or not. The results showed that the packaging of taro chips was a simple design, bright color, and plastic material from the Kansei Engineering and AHP methods. The packaging is strong and durable so that it can maintain the crispness of the chips.
Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional Dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Baznaz Kota Samarinda
Authors: Silpia Lia , Mursyid Mursyid , Hamidy Anwaril , Rahmatullah Nur
Published: July 2023

Human resources are the most important asset for the organization, because they have a very important role in carrying out their duties both for improving performance and facing demands in work. Because of the conditions that will require the leader's skills in managing any changes that will occur and the facilities required must be good, so the author wants to know about the influence of a leader with a transformational leadership style, the influence of the existing work environment, and the results of the performance of his employees at BAZNAS Samarinda City. . This study aims to determine the effect of transformational leadership style and work environment on the performance of BAZNAS employees in Samarinda. The research method used is quantitative research with causal research, with a population of 11 respondents using a saturated sampling technique (census). Meanwhile, the data collection technique used is the Questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that Transformational Leadership Style has a significant effect on employee performance, the work environment partially does not significantly affect employee performance and simultaneously Transformational Leadership Style and work environment affect employee performance with a coefficient of determination R square of 0.970 or equal to 97 %.

 

Keywords : Transformational Leadership Style, Work Environment, Performance.
Eksistensi Ibu Rumah Tangga Dalam Peningkatan Ekonomi Keluarga (Studi Kasus Program Mom Preaneurs Di Kota Samarinda)
Authors: Rahmah Rifa'at Nur , Mahrus Moh , Mainata Dedy
Published: July 2023

One of the forums that are developing skills and empowering housewives is the Mom Preaneurs program located in Samarinda City, East Kalimantan Province. To optimize the improvement of the family economy, these housewives will later be given skills training in financial management and entrepreneurship so that later they can open their own businesses so that these housewives can support and contribute to the family economy and are also able to improve their understanding and skills. - housewives to be more existent and productive. This type of research is a field research (Field Research) with a descriptive qualitative approach. Sources of data in this study using primary data sources and secondary data. In this study, the data collection technique was throughobservation, interviews with informants from the Head of Mom Prenuers, and ten members of Mom Prenuers, as well as documentation. With data analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing and data validity. Based on the results of this study, it shows that the programs that are run in the management of Mom Prenuers are by providing training to housewives, Mentoring or mentoring after attending training, as well as Monitoring or monitoring the development of housewives who have been able to master the training. In improving the family economy, the efforts made by housewives after participating in the Mom Preneurs program are by establishing businesses such as cake making businesses, handicraft businesses, office stationery businesses (ATK), and convection businesses. This business really helps their family's economy.Keywords: Housewives, Family Economics, Mom Preaneurs Program
Bentuk-Bentuk Pemberdayaan Ekonomi pada Pondok Pesantren Modern Al Muttaqien Balikpapan
Authors: Irawan Muhammad , Darmawati Darmawati , Fadhilah Nurul , Noni Yovanda
Published: July 2023

The concept of pesantren economic empowerment carried out by the Al Muttaqien Islamic Boarding School in Balikpapan is the ability and skill of the pesantren in utilizing its potential and efforts to run a business process through business units. With the aim of creating a spirit of independence for Islamic boarding schools. Therefore, this study aims to find out what forms of economic empowerment are carried out by the Al Muttaqien Islamic boarding school in Balikpapan, as well as to find out what the benefits of economic empowerment are to the operational continuity of the pesantren, and to find out the supporting and inhibiting factors. Methodologically, this research uses qualitative research procedures. By using this type of descriptive research. As for data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. And the data analysis techniques used are the reduction of data, the presentation of data and the drawing of conclusions. Al Muttaqien Islamic boarding school has various forms of economic empowerment working out a unit that is owned: a general contractor & carrier, tour & travel, convection & benefit and sharia cooperative gift Al Muttaqien. There are several benefits successfully achieved from the economic empowerment activity of the boarding house, namely: subsidies on unemployment (SPP) for santri cannot afford, build tools or facilities in order to support the activities of the boarding house and improve the welfare of teachers/employees.

Key words: Empowerment, Economics, Boarding School
Pengaruh Bauran Pemasaran Syariah Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Handphone Di Toko Surya Phone Samarinda
Authors: Ningsih Marisa Ayu , Norvadewi Norvadewi , Hamidy Anwaril
Published: July 2023

Surya Phone's relationship with the sharia marketing mix can be seen from the price of Surya Phone in determining the price determination based on the value or price of a product that follows the cellphone market in Samarinda and the clarity of the prices listed in the store, not only the profit that is made in the market. own Surya Phone. In terms of promotion, Surya Phone also conveys clear information about the products being promoted to potential consumers or customers, there is no element of fraud or mere lies. The quality of the product that will be marketed by Surya Phone is also clearly agreed upon by both parties, between the seller and the buyer of the product. Thus, various efforts are certainly made by the Surya Phone store to be able to improve product quality, price, place and promotion so that purchasing decisions by customers can also improve. This study aims to determine the effect of the Islamic marketing mix on the decision to purchase mobile phones at Surya Phone.The method used in this study is a quantitative method. The type of research used in this scientific work is associative research.

The number of samples used in this study were 100 customers at the Surya Phone Samarinda store. The technique used in sampling is incidental sampling. Data collection techniques with questionnaires. The analytical method used in this research is multiple regression analysis.

The results of this study indicate that partially the product has no significant effect on the decision to purchase cellphones at the Surya Phone store, the price has a significant effect on the decision to purchase cellphones at the Surya Phone store, the place has a significant effect on the decision to purchase cellphones at the Surya Phone store, and promotions have no significant effect on the purchase decision. decision to purchase mobile phones at the Surya Phone store. Simultaneously, the product, price, place, and promotion variables have a significant effect on the decision to purchase cellphones at the Surya Phone store.
Analisis Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Konsumen Pada Pengguna Iphone Di Kota Samarinda Ditinjau Dari Sudut Pandang Konsumsi Monzer Kahf
Authors: Parlina Tika , Yanti Dharma
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to analyze the factors that consumer behavior illustrates by Brand Image, Brand Awareness, and Perceived Quality toward brand loyalty and iPhone brand phone repurchase intention. This study was conducted on iPhone brand mobile phone users in Samarinda City with a sample of 125 respondents. To obtain research data used instruments in the form of questionnaires with a scale likert 5. For data testing used Smart PLS (Partial Least Square).

After looking at the factors that influence consumer behavior, an analysis of the consumption point of view according to the concept of an Islamic economic figure, Monzer Kahf, associates rationalism, the concept of goods in Islam, and consumer norms / ethics.

The results of this study are that brand image variables and brand awareness and perceive quality can explain the formation of brand loyalty with R2 of 0.768 and the second variable of brand image and brand awareness and perceived quality coupled with brand loyalty can explain the formation of repurchase intention with R2 of 0.721. For influence between variables, it shows that the stronger the brand image and brand awareness and the perceived quality on the iPhone brand phone, the higher the brand loyalty and also repurchase intention in iPhone brand phones. However, in contrast, two of these variables, namely brand awareness and perceived quality, negatively and insignificantly affect the interest in buying iPhone phones in Samarinda City. As well as in Kahf's point of view on the factors that influence the behavior of iPhone users in Samarinda City no ethics and morals are violated or still in accordance with the concept as consumers in the world.
Pengaruh Strategi Pemasaran (Bauran Pemasaran 7P) Terhadap Kinerja Pemasaran Pada Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDES) Kecamatan Muara Badak
Authors: Maesaroh Reni , Mahrus Moh. , Yuliani Irma
Published: July 2023

Abstrak

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh semakin berkembangnya dunia industri yang sangat pesat seiring dengan kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi dan tantangan perusahaan, maka perusahaan harus dikelola dengan baik dan mampu memahami apa yang dibutuhkan oleh pasar dengan menciptakan produk yang berkualitas, kemudian mampu menuangkan ide-ide baru dalam strategi pemasaran guna mendapatkan kinerja perusahaan yang diinginkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh strategi pemasaran (bauran pemasaran 7P) terhadap kinerja pemasaran pada Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDES) kecamatan muara badak.Jenis penelitian yang peneliti gunakan adalah Kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah anggota dari Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDES) Kecamatan Muara Badak. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan 32 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, analisis koefisien determinasi, uji t dan uji f dengan alat analisis data menggunakan SPSS 25.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, menunjukan bahwa variabel Product (X1) secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05. Kemudian variabel Price (X2) secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan nilai signifikansi 0,209 > 0,05. Kemudian variabel Place (X3) secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan nilai signifikansi 0,034 < 0,05. Selanjutnya variabel Promotion (X4) secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan nilai signifikansi 0,232 > 0,05. Selanjutnya variabel People (X5) secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan nilai signifikansi 0,671 > 0,05. Variabel Proces (X6) secara parsial tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan nilai signifikansi 0,368 > 0,05. Dan yang terakir Physical Evidence (7) secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pemasaran dengan nilai signifikansi 0,043 < 0,05.

Kata kunci: Strategi Pemasaran, BUMDES, dan Kinerja Pemasaran.