bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Designs and Blueprint for Sustainable Projects: A Climate Policy Using Markovian and Bayesian Models, Benin Owena Basin
Authors: Eme Luke Chika , Ohiwere Ikhazuagbe
Published: July 2023

Objective: The objectives of the study are: to develop blueprint / layout plan that will address the problems of climate change crises and management lapses which use green energy for solution, to develop a model that tackles the climate change crisis in the Benin-Owena River basin, Nigeria using Markovian and Bayesian models and to assess the net benefits of River projects such as hydropower, water supply, irrigation, flood control, etc. Methods: The methods of the study involved: dynamic programming models and a Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation. Results: The results of the Markovian models showed that, the optimal solutions from year 2015 to 2025 for the Benin-Owena River basin would not require maintenance (k*=1), the total expected revenues or return for the ten years of minimum utilization of the basin’s assets were; F1 (1) = N5.309 Billion(B) if the state of the project in year 1 was very excellent, F1 (2) = N5.495B if the state of the project in year 2 was excellent, F1 (3) = N5.481B if the state of the project in year 3 was very good, F1 (4) = N5.764B if the state of the project in year 4 was good, etc. When the results of the Bayesian decision models were compared, these showed that the Expected Monetary Values from year 1 to 10 respectively were: irrigation=N5.270B, water supply=N7.822B, hydropower=N2.733B, flood control=N2.553B, etc. Conclusion: The study concluded that, the tests for hypothesis confirm that the performance of the Benin-Owena River basin (prototypes) versus the (models) was at 100% with high component interactions. If the allocation for five years by the federal government to the River basin authority of N5.54B naira is deducted from the N52.997B naira generated, then it will make a profit margin of N47.457B naira as a return from the investment. This creates job opportunities for youth employment and security of lives, property, etc.
Language Education and Cross-curricular Teaching in a Tertiary Setting
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Tsvetkova Nikolina
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The article looks at three related concepts – Cross-curricular Teaching (CCT), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). Given the importance of language learning and multilingualism in the context of the European Education Area (EEA) and the fact that Higher Education is considered both a dimension and a priority of the EEA (European Commission, 2022), an attempt is made to argue for the need to consider language teaching and learning at the university level as a complex phenomenon. More specifically, the article focuses on integrating (inter)disciplinary content and language at the tertiary level mentioning a pedagogical framework for teaching English for Communication at EU Institutions (ECEUI) as a case in point. Keywords: European Education Area (EEA), Cross-curricular Teaching (CCT), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI), English for Communication at EU Institutions (ECEUI). Rhetoric and Communications Journal, issue 56, July 2023
Implementacija nove tehnologije u osiguranju na primeru parametarskog osiguranja
Authors: Đurović Andrea
Published: July 2023

Having in mind numerous global problems that befell us in the previous year, we have certainly been convinced of how unpredictable the world is today. Therefore, the development of insurance should focus on such an uncertain future, by creating a reliable infrastructure that can quickly and efficiently settle damages in the event of the most unforeseen events, by implementing modern technology, i.e., smart contracts (these are stand-alone programs that automatically execute the conditions, without the participation of a third party). Also, investing in the development of parametric insurance would provide solutions to a number of problems that traditional insurance encounters. In her paper, the author explains the impact of modern technology on insurance, focusing on the concept and characteristics of parametric insurance, as well as the potential of smart contracts in parametric insurance.
Odgovornost pružaoca usluge sa nedostatkom na evropskom nivou i u pravu Srbije
Authors:   Osnovni sud u Novom Sadu, Sekulić Miloš
Published: July 2023

Rising living standards and social development have increasingly placed emphasis on services that meet various human needs. However, as useful as services are, due to their defects, they can be unsafe and in case of a damage service provider is liable for it. At the European Union level there is no regulation or directive that regulates liability of the provider for the defective service and this liability has remained in the domain of the national regulations of the European Union member states and is still largely based on the service provider’s fault. In this paper, we will analyze the basic elements of liability of the provider for the defective service to see how this liability works in the EU member states. Certainly, we will analyze Serbian law in order to notice whether it can be improved with experiences from other legal systems.
Teritorijalna primena Zakona o digitalnoj imovini
Authors:   Advokatska kancelarija Karanović i partneri o.a.d., Vićić Simić Marija
Published: July 2023

This article summarizes issues related to unclear criteria relevant for the territorial application of the Digital Assets Law in marginal situations in which certain types of digital assets are offered (through the initial offering or secondary trading) by foreign entities to Serbian resident and in which the services related to such digital assets are performed from abroad. In the first part of the article the author shows a brief analysis of the main reasons for regulation of the digital assets and main institutes of the Digital Assets Law given that the regulation is still new, and its application began in mid-2021, while the issue related to territorial application of the said law is elaborated in the second part of the article.
Osobenosti poslovanja pružalaca usluga povezanih s virtuelnim valutama kroz prizmu njihove delatnosti
Authors: Danilović Terzić Ivana , Mihailović Jovana
Published: July 2023

In this paper, the authors strive to define the activities of virtual currency services provider and, regarding the nature of those activities, to emphasize certain specific features of the rules regulating its business. Having this in mind, at the first place the crucial characteristics of certain virtual currency services are analysed, with underlying distinction between some, at the first glance, similar activities and with pointing out the role of the supervisory authority in determining the nature and domain of this activities regarding the best supervisory standards. There-after, the review of certain aspects of business is given reflecting requirements applicable to those high-risk subjects whose aim is to provide appropriate risk management. Finally, regarding the role of supervisory authority in conducting business of this subjects, the special emphasis is on supervision so the types of supervision, as well as measures that can be used by the supervisory authority are clarified etc.
Effect of plant bioregulators on the vase life of snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) cut flowers
Authors: PERINBAN SELLAM , MAJUMDER JAYOTI , RAI PUJA , SINGH BABITA
Published: July 2023

The present study on effect of plant bioregulators on the vase life of snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus L) cut flowers was conducted at Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pusa Campus, New Delhi during 2013-14 to evaluate snapdragon flower spikes as cut flower based on vase life and the effect of plant bioregulators on the vase life of snapdragon flower. Plant bioregulators namely aminooxyacetic acid (AOA) 0.5mM, salicylic acid (SA) 1mM and benzyl adenine (BA) 0.2mM along with 2% sucrose was evaluated. Vase life of snapdragon flower spikes were significantly increased in treatments with plant bio regulators BA+ sucrose, SA + sucrose and AOA + sucrose (9.3, 9 and 8.3 days) in comparison with control (5.6 days) and sucrose (2%) alone (7.3days). Treatments with plant bioregulators delayed the flower opening and flower senescence. Change in fresh weight was less in treatments with plant bioregulators and vase solution uptake rate was also more in the same treatments when compared to Control. Membrane stability index of spikes treated with BA + sucrose was better (64.99%) after 9 days of experiment. Bract chlorophyll content and petal carotenoid content after 9 days of vase life were found better in BA+ sucrose treatment (3.2 mg/g and 0.896 mg/ g/respectively). BA performed better than other bio regulators in terms of vase life, colour retention and membrane stability. Sucrose (2%) alone improved the vase life but not significant when compared with solutions containing plant growth regulators along with it.
Coupling effect of fertigation and foliar application of micronutrients on growth, yield and quality of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) cv Bizet
Authors: DURGA M LAKSHMI , JAWAHARLAL M , KANNAN M
Published: July 2023

Investigation was undertaken to study the effect of fertigation and foliar application of micronutrients on growth, yield and flower quality of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) cv Bizet under naturally ventilated polyhouse at Nilgiris (Ooty) in Tamil Nadu during April 2012 to May 2013. The experiment consisted of nine micronutrient treatments and it was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. ZnSO4, FeSO4, CuSO4, Borax and chelated micronutrient EDTA mix (MN-EDTA) were given in different combinations through fertigation and/or foliar application. The effect of these micronutrients on vegetative growth, yield, quality was evaluated at critical crop growth stages. Results revealed that fertigation of 0.4% MN-EDTA+ foliar application of 0.2% MN-EDTA at fortnightly intervals, beginning from one month after planting up to harvesting stage significantly improved plant height (94.89 and 85.94 cm), number of leaves (184.62 and 215.98), number of laterals (6.8 and 9.4), earliness in flower bud appearance (94.75 and 80.20 days), stalk length (81.23 and 76.31 cm), yield (243.57 and 323.73 flowers/m2) and vaselife (16.20 and 16 days) during the two consecutive flushes, respectively.
Reflections on disordered growth on urban mobility
Authors: Akabane Getulio K. , Santos João Almeida , Oliveira Renata M. N. , Rieder Romulo
Published: July 2023

Urban growth is a process of advancement of cities and their respective urban areas, both in size and population growth over time. This process occurs because more and more people decide to move to a certain urban area in search of better living conditions, in search of employment and economic opportunities, services and other benefits that cities can offer. This article aims to present some elements that characterize the effects of disordered urban growth on urban mobility. These elements are based on a bibliographical survey of specific sources that deal with themes such as: urban growth or urbanization, urban dispersion and mobility. The literature review points out that urban sprawl and disorderly growth are directly related and reflected in the decrease in the quality of urban mobility. The research approach is qualitative because it presents the relevant concepts to the theme trying to understand its complexities trying to find a correlation that explains the theme and reaches the objective of this article. Therefore, the bibliographic base is fundamental for the presentation of arguments, analysis and conclusion. In this sense, this article anticipates that the result found shows that urban growth is interdependent on the urban mobility development process, the search for a better quality of life and the cost of living in a part of the city forces people to carry out this trajectory in search of another part of the city where it has lower cost, job, school, hospital, for example.
6 - International Criminal Justice, Peace and Reconciliation in Africa: Re-imagining an Agenda beyond the ICC
Authors: Odinkalu Chidi Anselm
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A plain language summary of the long-term relugolix combination therapy study for uterine fibroids
Authors: Al-Hendy Ayman , Lukes Andrea S , Venturella Roberta , Villarroel Claudio , McKain Laura , Li Yulan , Wagman Rachel B , Stewart Elizabeth A
Published: July 2023

What is this summary about?

This is a summary of a research study (known as a clinical trial) called the LIBERTY extension study. The LIBERTY extension study is a long-term study looking at how well a medicine called relugolix combination therapy worked in reducing blood loss during menstrual periods in women with uterine fibroids with heavy menstrual periods. Women were included in the extension study if they finished the 24-week LIBERTY 1 or LIBERTY 2 studies. Heavy menstrual periods were considered to be menstrual blood loss of about one-third of a cup of blood (80 ml) per cycle for two cycles or about two-thirds of a cup of blood (160 ml) during one cycle. The LIBERTY extension study also looked at whether relugolix combination therapy was safe to take for up to 1 year.

What were the results?

Out of 770 total women with uterine fibroids with heavy menstrual bleeding who took part in the LIBERTY 1 and LIBERTY 2 studies, 476 took part in the LIBERTY extension study. From the start of the LIBERTY 1 and LIBERTY 2 studies through the end of the LIBERTY extension:

163 women took relugolix combination therapy for 52 weeks

149 women took relugolix alone for 12 weeks followed by relugolix combination therapy for 40 weeks

164 women took placebo for 24 weeks followed by relugolix combination therapy for 28 weeks

The LIBERTY extension study showed that most women in all three treatment groups responded to relugolix combination therapy by having less bleeding during their menstrual periods, having improved anemia symptoms, and having stable bone mineral loss. Side effects were similar across treatment groups, and the most common side effects were headaches and hot flushes.

What do the results mean?

Women with uterine fibroids with heavy menstrual bleeding taking relugolix combination therapy may have fewer uterine fibroid bleeding symptoms for up to 1 year of treatment.

Clinical Trial Registration:
NCT03049735
(
ClinicalTrials.gov
) (LIBERTY 1)

Clinical Trial Registration:
NCT03103087
(
ClinicalTrials.gov
) (LIBERTY 2)

Clinical Trial Registration:
NCT03412890
(
ClinicalTrials.gov
) (LIBERTY extension study)
LegoShell: Linguagem de Computações
Authors: Drummond Rogério
Published: July 2023

A LegoShell é uma linguagem de especificação de comandos complexos chamados computações. Ela estende o conceito de pipe do Unix, que é restrito a conexões lineares de fluxo de dados, para grafos bidimensionais. Além de conectores pipe, a LegoShell suporta conectores com semântica de caixa-de-correspondência e conectores com semântica de disseminação ("broadcast"). Computações complexas podem ser abstraídas em programas e usadas em outras computações como qualquer outro programa. Ela ainda preserva as características polimórficas da linguagem de programação possibilitando a especificação de computação polimórfica.
Experience in Parallelizing Large Application Programs
Authors: Teixeira Mario Juaçaba
Published: July 2023

This paper reports experience and describes the tools used in parallelizing large application programs of two kinds : Monte-Carlo simulation and linear programming optimization. These techniques are used in a large number of applications in system operations and planning, and in various fields of engineering and science. Parallelism is analysed on the subroutine level and the programmer will be responsible for adapting the existing application code to the parallel environment. The tools comprise a multi-processor computing system with parallel processing software facilities, a concurrent processing simulator for helping on problem partition and debugging, and a data-base containing information on the application's variables and subroutines. The goal is to reduce execution times taking into account the solution structure. Three case studies illustrate the application of the above tools and the development methodology. Results obtained show a very high efficiency in the use of the concurrent processors.
A Linguagem de Programação CHILL
Authors: Pereira Márcio Machado
Published: July 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma descrição geral da linguagem de programação CHILL. A apresentação destaca os conceitos, as construções e os mecanismos que tornam CHILL uma das linguagens de programação de alto nível mais aprimoradas da atualidade. É apresentado um pequeno histórico que identifica a motivação que determinou a criação da linguagem e descreve o processo de evolução pelo qual ela vem passando. São enfatizados as construções e os mecanismos providos para a construção de programas concorrentes, para a decomposição de programas em partes que possam ser desenvolvidas de forma independente e segura, para o controle de eventos dependentes de tempo etc.
Meta-modelos para Ferramentas Genéricas Integráveis ao Ambiente SIPS
Authors: Akhras Fábio Nauras , Costa Marcia Cristina de Carvalho
Published: July 2023

Este artigo apresenta a estruturação das informações meta no ambiente SIPS e mostra como modelos genéricos de ferramentas são construídos, e como são instanciados para modelos de ferramentas específicas e parametrizados com relação a métodos específicos, permitindo a geração de ferramentas integradas à base de dados e as demais ferramentas do ambiente.
Protótipos Funcionais a partir de Especificações Formais em VDM
Authors: Borba Paulo Henrique Monteiro , Meira Silvio Lemos
Published: July 2023

Descrevemos neste trabalho a transformação de uma especificação formal em VDM (Vienna Development Method) [1] para um protótipo correspondente em Standard ML CSML) [2]. Para facilitar a transformação, utilizamos uma implementação (descrita em [3]) em SML dos objetos matemáticos (sets, maps, seqs) e operações associadas de VDM. O enfoque utilizado para a transformação é completamente formal.
Métodos Formais para Desenvolvimento de Software: Um estudo de caso, o projeto GARDEN
Authors: Martins Raul C. B. , Annarumma Gustavo de O. , Carneiro Luiza M. F. , Lima Arnaldo V. de , Molinari No. Paschoal , la Quintana Elisabete M. B. de , Stern Ronaldo
Published: July 2023

O trabalho pretende mostrar como um método formal de desenvolvimento de software pode vir a ser utilizado num projeto real. Apresenta-se um tutorial sobre o método em questão, simultaneamente ao projeto em discussão que consiste no desenvolvimento de um sistema de 'CAD' para 'VLSI'
Desenvolvimento de Algoritmos Aproximativos por Acercamento: Especificação Formal
Authors: Toscani Laira V. de , Veloso Paulo A. S.
Published: July 2023

Acercamento é um método de desenvolvimento de algoritmos aproximativos para uma classe de problemas de maximização, que satisfaz um dado requerimento de exatidão. A especificação formal apresentada utiliza tipos abstratos de dados.
Uma formalização em IMC: o modelo DODM
Authors: Pimenta Marcelo Soares , Heuser Carlos Alberto
Published: July 2023

O trabalho apresenta a descrição formal dos tipos de objetos do DODM, o modelo de dados do SGBD orientado à engenharia de software DAMOKLES, usando a abordagem de formalização IMC (Information Modeling by Composition) e a respectiva linguagem IMCL. A intenção é permitir uma melhor compreensão do DODM, bem como testar a aplicabilidade de IMC a casos reais.
Aspectos de Epistemologia do Software
Authors: Câmara Gilberto
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho exploratório procura analisar a natureza do processo de desenvolvimento de software, do ponto de vista metodológico. Enfase especial é dada a problemas epistemológicos, com uma apresentação de várias questões fundamentais. Inicialmente, é feita uma distinção entre as duas principais correntes de Engenharia de Software. As concepções de filosofia da linguagem são a seguir utilizadas para procurar indicar o alcance e as limitações do atual estado da arte de métodos analítico-formais. Ao final, são fornecidas indicações de caráter prático.
A Revolutionary Moment Founded on Forgetting: How Narratives of the UK’s Place in Europe and the World made Brexit Possible
Authors: GLENCROSS Andrew
Published: July 2023

This article examines Brexit from the perspective of the role played by multiple historical narratives about the UK and its place in Europe, as well as the wider world. Existing accounts associate the 2016 referendum result with the rise of popu⁠lism and the spread of particular anti-EU narratives grounded in Englishness, the Anglosphere and, more problematically, nostalgia about former national glories. The analysis shows that these different historical narratives served to delegitimise European integration as inimical to UK democracy and sovereignty. Equally importantly, narratives of delegitimation in turn depended on a highly selective reading of British history and convenient acts of forgetting or misremembering the role of economic or political borders. It was precisely this combination of selective historical memory and a narrative of EU oppression that created a revolutionary moment. Brexit was thus founded on multiple acts of forgetting.
A Monument Made of Words? How the Metaphor of “Fortress Europe” Became a Collective Memory (1992-2008)
Authors: BURGDORFF Celia
Published: July 2023

“Fortress Europe is a polysemic metaphor that was used as a synonym for the protectionist European Single Market from the 1980s. Since 1992, it has increasingly been associated with the European migration regime. Inside the European parliament, “Fortress Europe” was used by pro-European Members of the European Parliament (MEP)s to criticise the restrictive migration policies pushed by the Commission and the Council and turned into a political symbol for the failure to establish a common migration policy. Therefore, the topos was regularly used to provoke emotions, as part of the political game as well as in the press. This emotional connotation made the metaphor particularly suited for visual representations and it became a recurring motive in contemporary art in the early 2000s. Those works were politically charged and blurred the lines between art and activism. Many of them claimed to contribute to the collective memory of the victims of the European migration policies and turned the metaphor into a monument. Finally, the blog “Fortress Europe” shows how the events at the European borders were remembered online in the early 2000s.
Divided by Memory: Divergent Memory Cultures and the Debate about Democracy in the EU
Authors: VEROVŠEK Peter
Published: July 2023

While the accession of the first post-communist states to the European Union (EU) in 2004 seemingly reunited the continent after 45 years of division, new political fault-lines soon emerged. I argue that the divergent understandings of nationalism, sovereignty and democracy in Europe at the start of the twentieth century – most often captured with the distinction between liberal and “illiberal” democracy – are rooted in collective remembrance. Whereas memory cultures organized around the defeat of National Socialism in 1945 emphasize overcoming nationalism, the protection of fundamental human rights and the constraining of popular sovereignty, those organized around communism and its fall in 1989, interpret nationalism as a source of liberation, the importance of majoritarian democracy and the inviolability of popular sovereignty. Given the role that differences over the interpretation of the recent past have played in justifying Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I conclude by arguing for the mutual recognition of these different narratives, rather than their assimilation within a meta-narrative.
A conceptual model for e-learning supporting tools design based on cue model and Kansei engineering
Authors: Mat Razali Noor Afiza , Mohd Noor Normaizeerah , Malizan Nur Atiqah , Zainudin Norulzahrah Mohd , Ishak Khairul Khalil
Published: July 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered changes in learning due to the practice of social distancing to curb the spread of the virus. E-learning platforms have become the main platform for learning throughout the pandemic. However, e-learning does have challenges when it comes to ensuring student’s optimum participation throughout the learning experience that require extensive research about techniques and methods for an optimum e-learning experience. This includes various e-learning supporting tools that provides easy communication and immediate assistance to enhance user experience. The supporting tools or software usability and functionality design determined as imperative in enhancing the e-learning user experience. Thus, this research proposes a conceptual model for designing the e-learning supporting tools based on the CUE Model, integrated with Kansei Engineering for optimum user experience that can serve as a guideline for the e-learning supporting tools designer. The outcome of this research will create new research fields that incorporate multiple domains, including the e-learning domain, software and supporting tools design, emotions and user experience.
An eye-tracking study to assess the perception of usability affordances of assistive devices. An application to jar openers
Authors: Bayarri-Porcar Vicente , Vergara Margarita , Sancho-Bru Joaquín-Luis , Agost-Torres María-Jesús , Roda-Sales Alba
Published: July 2023

Some assistive devices (ADs) aim to ease elders performing daily activities by changing postural and strength requirements. Elders usually have cognitive lacks too, making AD usability perception an important issue. Usability perceptions arise from the affordances conveyed by the AD: design features should act as signifiers transmitting opportunities of how to use the AD. This study assesses the perception of jar openers usability. Eye-tracking (ET) data from 56 subjects were used. Rendered images of 6 ADs were shown, in 2 versions: with and without rubber on the grip area. Each slide showed the 6 ADs, each AD image being an area of interest (AoI) to be tracked. The participants ranked the ADs in the next usability affordances: comfort, effort level, easiness to grip, easiness to use, lid slippery and robustness. For each affordance, they were eye-tracked while deciding the best AD, and afterwards they ranked the other ADs. The ranks were transformed into scores, and their correlation with ET parameters (decision time and number of fixations on each AoI) were studied, along with the effect of the rubber on the scores. Heat maps were also analyzed to identify the signifiers of the ADs that attract attention on usability. The results showed the potentiality of ET to study the perception of ADs usability affordances, and that the addition of rubber on the grip area of the jar openers or the material and shape of the lid area have an effect on their understanding and use.
Analysis of fuzzy tea leaf images to predict a quality by DCGAN
Authors: Arai Kazunari , Hosokawa Masayo , Kunushima Mika
Published: July 2023

Purpose of our research is to classify tea image at each shooting time.The flavor and quality of tea leaves change greatly depending on the time of picking.The more Umami ingredient “theanine”, the higher the quality.The more Astringent ingredient “catechin”, the lower the quality.Therefore, it is important to pick the tea at the timing when the theanine content is maximized.In an actual farm, the timing of picking is decided at the leaf opening stage, not at the component analysis.The leaf opening period consists of 8 stages, from the germination period until the 7th leafopening period.As a rule of thumb, the highest quality is achieved at the 5th leaf opening stage.Skilled technique is required to determine the leaf stage.We shoot a tea plantation with a large drone and analyze the shot image by deep learning.Analyzing each leaf opening stage leads to quality prediction.And I've been thinking about how to predict quality.In order to determine the leaf opening stage, we tried to classify the images using a well-known method, Luminance histogram,Spectrum analysis by FFT and AKAZE.However, none of the conventional methods were able to classify well.The cause is that it is difficult to extract the features due to the fuzzy of the tea image.Therefore, we devised a classification method using deep learning.We use DCGAN, SAE, LSTM and CWD.The originality of this research lies in the fact that these analyzes are not performed individually but continuously.
Analysis of perceptions of sustainable labelling according to Product Type
Authors: Agost-Torres María-Jesús , Vergara Margarita , Bayarri-Porcar Vicente
Published: July 2023

Sustainability labeling is commonly applied to consumer products. It is usual to find labels related to different sustainability aspects, such as environment, health or fair trade. Consumers with sustainability awareness will base their choices on how the product aligns with their values. However, consumer preferences about sustainability traits may depend on the specific type of product.

To determine if perceptions on labeling about sustainable aspects differ based on product type, a study was carried out in which 73 participants chose between three versions of a same product, each version containing a sustainable label (environmental, social or related to health). Three different products for daily use were chosen: food (a milk carton), clothing (a T-shirt) and a personal hygiene product (a bottle of shampoo). For each product and aspect of sustainability, the labels were chosen among the best known. Choices had to be made around various perceptions: quality, price, sustainability, trust, willingness to pay and general choice (preference).

The results show that, for some questions, the choice of the preferred sustainability aspect depends on the product. Therefore, it is concluded that the evaluation and decision criteria of sustainable labeling may vary, depending on the type of product to which it is applied.
Effectiveness of an image generation method that expresses the visual impression of space for two-point perspective landscapes
Authors: Sumishige Shigeki , Aoki Motohide , Nagata Kazumi , Osa Atsushi
Published: July 2023

Photographs and CG images are generally rendered using a perspective projection. However, because a perspective projection image does not always represent the visual impression of a real space, we occasionally feel a sense of incompatibility when viewing such images. We believe that clarifying the human visual characteristics will enable the creation of more realistic images. A previous study investigated the human perception of size in a real space and proposed a magnification-rate function that shows the relationship between the subjective visual size of an object to be drawn and the observation distance. Images applying the magnification-rate function provide an impression closer to that in a real space than do perspective projection images. However, these results have only been verified for single-point landscapes. In this study, to investigate the impression of an image, we applied the magnification-rate function to images portraying landscapes with a two-point perspective. The results show that the magnification-transformed images were evaluated as being closer to the impressions in a real space than those of perspective projected images. This is similar to the evaluation of transformed images for one-point perspective landscapes, suggesting that an image transformation using the magnification-rate function is effective for two-point perspective landscapes.
Evaluation of the softness and its impression of visual stimuli in VR space
Authors: Sakurai Masato , Ozawa Taichi , Suzuki Hinata
Published: July 2023

To examine the softness and impression of visual objects in VR (Virtual Reality) space, the impression of the visual stimuli in VR space was measured using the subjective evaluation of a seven-rank scale by changing with each the value of the deformation resistance of the stimuli, of shapes, and colors. The value of the deformation resistance of the stimuli expresses the degree of deformation to return to the original of the object when touching it in VR space. The lower value indicates the larger deformation like pudding and the higher one is the smaller one like thick rubber they were used three types of values lower and higher, and no-deformation of the objects. The shapes of objects as the stimuli were three shapes (sphere, cube, pyramid). The colors of the stimuli were selected from five colors (red, green, green, gray, and white) and they have used two types of the feeling of materials (matte and metallic) in each color. Ten participants were asked to subjectively evaluate the softness and impression of the stimulus. In the results, the evaluation changes from soft to hard by increasing the values of deformation resistance in all the stimuli in VR space. It is suggested that the degree of the deformation to return to the original can express the softness of objects when touching them in VR space even though the user does not touch them physically. It also discussed the relationship between softness and its impression of the stimuli in VR space.
Generation of product design using GAN based on customer's kansei evaluation
Authors: Kobayashi Masakazu , Thongpramoon Pongsasit
Published: July 2023

In recent years, deep learning has attracted much attention and various techniques have been proposed. GAN (Generative adversarial networks) is one such method. GAN uses images as the training set and learns to generate new images that are indistinguishable from the training set. In this study, A GAN-based design method that generates new products from the images of the customer's favorite products is proposed. The product images that customers evaluated as preferable are used as the training set of GAN. If the GAN fulfills its capabilities properly, the images generated from a customer's favorite product are more likely to be preferred by the customer. In the case study, the proposed method was applied to chair design. The generated chair images were first evaluated in terms of image quality, and then evaluated by subjects.
Phenomenon of boredom by repetitively listening to the same music: observation through EEG.
Authors: Kojima Taiyo , Kato Toshikazu
Published: July 2023

The sustainable business must develop the fundamental technology for strategies that ensure people are interested in the information and contents for long periods of time. To contributes to this goal, this study was that a more realistic sense of boredom was evoked by the action of repeatedly listening to music in situations of repetitive consumption, based on the Meaning and Attentional Components (MAC) model defined psychologically boredom as two separate components of meaning and attention. Our experiment was the repetitively listening to the same music which had the highest or lowest level of preference, which was conducted over seven days respectively. Through electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements, decreased attention was measured by the increased alpha wave and the decreased beta wave. In addition, decreased meaning was measured by the increased gamma wave. In conclusion, measuring boredom must include factors of the temporal changes and the conditions of preference, particularly for EEG.
Pilot study on the biological responses to pleasant video stimuli in different intensities
Authors: Yamashita Masaji , Itoh Yoshitaka
Published: July 2023

To provide evidence-based measures in health management and offer comfort services, it is important to assess emotions objectively. Recently, positive psychology has garnered considerable attention, and its effects have been verified as an early recovery effect during rehabilitation. In this study, to investigate the relationship between the biological responses corresponding to pleasant stimuli and elicited subjective strengths of pleasure, an experiment was conducted using sports videos with different pleasure strengths; in addition, biological responses were measured with collecting subjective ratings and analyzed. The two-minute length video stimuli for the experiment were set, such that the elicited pleasant strengths differed in the preliminary survey. In total, 15 healthy adults participated in the study. Photoplethysmography, respiratory waves, electrocardiograms, and continuous blood pressure waves were measured and analyzed.

In the results, although the stimuli used here elicited pleasant emotions, a problem in setting the proper strengths still remained. Regarding biological responses, systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and combined parameters of blood pressure wave components exhibited significant differences between stimulus levels. Finally, the combined parameters of the blood pressure wave components exhibited responses of graded intensity, and the magnitudes of these parameters were correlated with subjective rating scores.
Relationship between behaviors for purchasing OTC medicines and literacy of consumers
Authors: Tang Guyue , Izumisawa Megumi , Koyama Shinichi
Published: July 2023

The rapid development of e-commerce and impact of the pandemic may affect consumers' healthy behavior in purchasing OTC medicines. This study aimed to examine the relationship between Japanese consumers’ current behaviors of purchasing OTC medicines and literacy through exploring the digital experience of purchasing based on tablets. An online questionnaire was conducted in the Kanto region of Japan, which included questions on purchasing behaviors and medication literacy, and the Japanese version of the eHealth Literacy Scale. Of the participants who had experience in purchasing OTC medicines, 89.47% preferred to buy them at pharmacies or stores, whereas 9.47% tended to purchase them online (χ2(2) = 271.50, p < .01); 64.24% accepted choosing medicines through a digital screen (χ2(3) = 102.36, p < .01) and 85.26% obtained information through smartphones while purchasing OTC medicines at pharmacies or stores. Young consumers aged 20-29 years used smartphones significantly more frequently than those aged 30-49 years (p <. 01). There was a positive correlation between eHealth literacy and smartphone use (r = .24, p < .01). The results suggest that Japanese consumers prefer to visit a pharmacy or drug store to purchase OTC medicines. They also prefer to search for information about OTC medicines on-site with a digital device, such as a smartphone, rather than buying OTC medicines from online stores. The digital experience of a tablet-based purchasing system would be useful and acceptable for young consumers and those with high eHealth literacy.
Relationship between statistical methods and design, through Kansei engineering.
Authors: Abella García Ainoa , Marco-Almagro Lluís , Clèries Laura
Published: July 2023

Both the disciplines of design and statistics have promoted projects and research with clear objectives in their field, but for the other discipline, they have been difficult or challenging to fully understand.

In design, there are a large number of projects that provoke a reaction in spectators or users as they have a spectacular scope and impact, but at a statistical level, their results add little value. On the other hand, in some of the models and applications that are often used in statistics, the requirements are highly complex and numerous. This makes it difficult to put theory into practice since experiences or experiments that are so complex and difficult to manage cannot be carried out. In addition, the subsequent reporting process for non-experts is difficult to understand due to a large amount of information as well as on poorly designed presentations at times.

After understanding the limitations that the two disciplines face, their ability to work together and turn one another’s weaknesses into a more complete and holistic solution is evident. Kansei engineering is also a good example since it is a complex design tool, and the only way to advance it incorporating the use of data is through collaboration between designers and statisticians. In this paper, the Data Collection Toolkit is presented as a result of applying Kansei Engineering to unite these two disciplines including some methodologies, resources, and tools for designers for each step.
Systematic literature review: Affective state as a predictor of counterproductive work behaviour
Authors: Ibrahim Nor Hafizah , Mohamed Makhbul Zafir Khan , Ayob Abu Hanifah , Lokman Anitawati Mohd
Published: July 2023

Human emotions are within-person factors that function as a stimulus of an individual’s attitude and behaviour, either positively or negatively. From the organisational behaviour spectrum, concern over negative behaviour like Counterproductive Work Behaviour (CWB) is more prevalent due to tremendous negative effects on both employees and organisations. Although the impact of the affective states on CWB was empirically evident, there was an insufficient study that systematically reviewed the literature on such association. Hence, the present article adopts the PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) by integrating multiple research designs to investigate the emotional experiences-CWB phenomenon. The relevant literature review was selected from two established databases, Scopus and Web of Science. Based on the thematic analysis, two main themes (i.e., negative and positive affect) emerged as predictors of CWB at work. Subsequently, the sub-themes of discrete emotions were discussed as part of the study findings. In addition, this study comprehensively explained the significance of affective states on CWB. As a result, the study offers valuable insight into the body of knowledge and practical implementation for future strategies. The key takeaway is that creating more positive events and eliminating negative events are expected to be beneficial in elevating employees’ emotional well-being, hence reducing CWB occurrence.
What kind of information attracts consumers' attention? Studying the differences in the amount of information on the landing page of a product
Authors: Hamada Yuri , Takahashi Naoki , Shoji Hiroko
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to determine the amount of information that is interesting to users on a landing page for the purpose of purchasing a product. In this study, we clarified the amount and kind of information that attracts the interest of users. Specifically, we created three types of landing pages with different amounts of information for three products, and conducted an impression evaluation questionnaire. The three types of information on the landing pages were: (1) product image, product description, and catch copy, (2) one with additional campaign information, and (3) one with additional product sales results and satisfaction levels. Using the impression evaluation data obtained after the questionnaire survey, we conducted a factor analysis for each product and analyzed the factors that influenced the evaluation. Additionally, we found out the website design that made a difference in the willingness to purchase the products and the evaluation items that caused the difference using a t-test. It was found that users' willingness to purchase the product increased when data such as campaign information and actual results were included, and that reliability affected the willingness to purchase, especially for products that are used for a long time.
Young women's perceptions of replaceable upper shoes before and after the upper interchange
Authors: Cheng Shih-Hung , Lee Chieh-Ju
Published: July 2023

This study tries to investigate the visual perception of casual and formal leather shoe uppers, by conducting semantic differential evaluations. Twelve upper design renderings were generated based on six ideations with casual uppers converted into formal leather uppers. Based on a seven-point Likert scale, twelve renderings were evaluated using fifteen Kansei adjective pairs and young women's willingness to purchase. Factor analyses were performed to analyze the differences and factors between casual and formal leather uppers. In the factor analysis of upper styles, five factors were identified for casual uppers: evaluation, attention, fashion, protection, and temperament; and five factors for formal leather uppers: attention, formality, fashion, weight, and protection. Whether a young woman is looking for formal leather uppers or casual shoe uppers, fashion plays a crucial role in her decision to purchase shoes.
Management system standards and climate changes
Authors: Raković Radoslav
Published: July 2023

During last several years sustainable development became a very actual topic in the world. For the first, the concept has been applied in the area of enviromental protection but gradually was spread to other areas of social life. Awareness of need to resolve problems significant for the Planet survival caused that officials on the World Summit in New York in 2015. agreed upon the 17 global sustainable development goals. One of the goals, goal No 13 is related to Climate actions. In this paper, topic related to climate changes is considered from the point of view of management system standards from family ISO 14000. In addition to the basic standard for environmental protection ISO 14001 it covers standards ISO 14064-1 related to Greenhouse gases emission, ISO 14067 related to carbon footprint of products, ISO 14080 which contains methodology on climate changes as well as ISO Guide 84 that represents guidelines for addressing climate changes in ISO standards. Finally, a short review of actual status of fulfillment of goal No. 13 in Serbia is given.
Participation of the delegation of the Serbian Church in the election of the Russian patriarch in 1945 and the arrival of the Russian Church in Yugoslavia
Authors: Fajfrić Boris
Published: July 2023

After the death of the Russian patriarch Sergius, preparations for the election of a new patriarch began immediately, in which the government of the Soviet Union provided ample assistance. Unlike the last election, in which Sergius had been elected through the Synod and several bishops because of warfare, this time it was planned for the election assembly to be held in full presence of all the bishops, priests, and lay people. It was also planned to invite the heads of other Orthodox churches, including the Serbian Orthodox Church. As Patriarch Gavrilo was prevented from responding to the summons, as he was in captivity and nothing was known about him, his then deputy metropolitan of Skopje, Josif Cvijović, and the bishop of Niš, Jovan Ilić, went to the assembly. At that time, they witnessed the strengthening of the Russian Church, with the help of the state.
The significance of the teacher's role in the identification and development of giftedness in students
Authors: Sekulić Marija
Published: July 2023

At today's level of social development, the prevailing understanding is that every child has the right to education in accordance with their needs and capabilities. Accordingly, the request for support that schools and education should provide for the development of gifted students, who are expected to be the future bearers of prosperity and development, is particularly emphasized. Since in teaching, especially at the younger school age, development has a global character, it is necessary, first of all, to provide certain conditions that have a stimulating effect on the overall development and that can be aimed at recognizing and developing potential giftedness. Acknowledging the fact that the overall school experience and the results of numerous researches support the prevailing belief that gifted students, or at least most of them remain in regular classes, in addition to the terminological and conceptual definition of giftedness and the characteristics of gifted students, the main attention in the work will be focused on the importance and role of teachers in identifying gifted students and working with them.