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A Comparative Analysis of CNNs and RNNs for EEG-based Motor Imagery Classification in BCIs
Authors: Lam Yat Hei Vanessa , Lui Leo
Published: March 2024

EEG-based motor imagery (MI) classification plays a vital role in brain-computer interface systems (BCIs) to enable the control of external devices with the human brain. However, there is currently limited research focusing on the comparison between different machine learning models for this task. This research paper aims to present a comprehensive comparative analysis of two popular deep learning architectures, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) for MI recognition with EEG data. The experiments utilised the EEG Motor Movement/Imagery Dataset v1.0.0 from PhysioNet, which contains EEG signals recorded during a variety of motor imagery tasks. The respective performances of the CNN and RNN architectures were subsequently evaluated and compared based on classification accuracy and computational efficiency. Various metrics and statistics, namely accuracy, precision, training speed, memory usage, etc., were used for assessment. The results revealed that CNN outperforms RNN in terms of accuracy, while RNN demonstrates superior computational efficiency. These findings potentially serve as a valuable guideline for researchers and practitioners in the field of BCIs, aiding them in selecting the most suitable neural network architecture for performing MI related tasks.
Predicting Recidivism With Machine Learning: An Analysis of Risk Factors and Proposal of Preventions
Authors: Li Vienna , Sridharan Srinitha , Sethuraman Sandeep , Avdis Georgios
Published: March 2024

Despite efforts to support the re-entry of prisoners into society, a significant proportion of released offenders eventually return to crime. To identify areas for improvement within correctional facilities, researchers are directing their focus towards recidivism, the tendency of an offender to recommit a crime. Although past studies have identified factors that are correlated to recidivism, there is still uncertainty about the most significant combinations of factors that drive it. Due to the complexity of this issue, the goal of our project is to create a machine-learning model to predict whether an individual will relapse into crime. Such a model will help experts study the effectiveness of specific forms of punishment and develop personalized correctional programs to target individuals based on their recidivism risk factors. We applied the Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosted Decision Tree algorithms to classify a prisoner as likely to recidivate or not, tuning the hyperparameters to optimize accuracy. To evaluate our hypotheses, we analyzed the top nodes of our trees and confirmed several of our initial predictions. Furthermore, we found that an individual’s relative placement in their community, such as the percentage of individuals in their community with lower or equal education levels, was a significant predictor of recidivism. The results of this research may help law enforcement officers make more informed decisions about how to allocate their resources based on predictions of recidivism.
Ordre et désordre en Afrique des Grands Lacs: Une Approche Dyadique Wazalendo-Alliance Fleuve Congo
Authors: Emmanuel Kayembe Ngubo , Douceur Kadony Mamboka
Published: March 2024

En parcourant les prémisses et l’évolution des conflits armés en République Démocratique du Congo, nous constatons que les causes des conflits armés remontent de la colonisation et s’amplifient par des ferments récents à l’instar des élections, la mauvaise gouvernance, la pauvreté, l’exploitation illicite des ressources naturelles et la faillite de l’Etat. Face à l’échec des mécanismes juridiques et opérationnels de rétablissement de la paix, et la montée en puissance du Mouvement du 23-Mars, les milices qui auparavant combattaient l’armée régulière se sont joint à l’effort du gouvernement central pour combattre le M23. Le focus de l’actualité nationale est base sur les Wazalendo une milice désormais considérée comme mouvement d’autodéfense. Cependant, la crainte que nous soulevons dans ce travail, est celle de la répétition de l’histoire. En effet, les alliés d’hier sont les ennemis d’aujourd’hui et l’allié d’aujourd’hui risquerait d’être l’ennemie de demain

De l’autre côté, la naissance de la nouvelle rébellion menée l’Alliance du Fleuve Congo soulève de crainte sur le devenir de la RDC. La probable victoire de l’AFC serait la conséquence directe des frustrations existantes tant dans la sphère politique du régime que dans le milieu sécuritaire. Une négociation entre le gouvernement congolais et l’AFC serait l’issu le moins couteux et moins problématique pour le rétablissement de la paix. Mais dans ce cas, il s’agira de réitération de l’histoire de l’AFDL de LD. Kabila.
A Comprehensive Analysis and Visualization of Trends and Research Patterns in the Field of IoT Smart Cities
Authors: Sharma Chetan , Sharma Shamneesh , Gheisari Mehdi
Published: March 2024

Every nation is interested in creating "smart cities," making this a hot topic requiring extensive scientific study. Given the current state of affairs, it is essential to conduct a systematic review to thoroughly understand the current research trends and patterns in this field. It is applied to a corpus of 9,131 papers published between 2010 and 2022 from the Scopus publications database to test the string's effectiveness. This research utilizes text mining and Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) to delve into the current state-of-the-art study concerning IoT Smart cities research. KNIME was used to conduct the analysis. Predicting the study domain is done with the help of the K-means clustering method. Future researchers can build upon these patterns to strengthen security in various sectors. This report also reviews the history of smart city research, its current position, and its prospects. We help institutions and authors collaborate globally in science. This research analyses Smart City IoT integration trends and patterns in a graphical overview. According to the data, the identified areas are developing and need more research.
Crop yield prediction by Mestrial Environ Netsual Network (MENN)
Authors: Dr. R.Mathusoothana Kumar Dr. R.Mathusoothana Kumar
Published: March 2024

Crop yield prediction methods can roughly predict actual yield, although better yield prediction performance is still sought. In the existing methodologies the crop yield prediction outcomes are based on the past experience data and failed to predict the exact outcomes of the crop yield. Hence, a hybrid approach namely Crop yield prediction by Mestrial Environ Netsual Network (MENN) has been proposed to overcome the challenges in the existing approaches and to predict the crop yield with impeccable manner. In previous techniques, the change in phenotype as well as genes in the seed and the plant pathology are not combined as a new model. Hence, Mestrial Neural Network (MNN) has been proposed which consist of Task allocation layer, Subset-net layer and Integrated yield estimation layer to predict the sowing seed gene along with the phenotype and pathology. Also, incorporated pathology module examines the phenotype of respected sowing seed selected for the prediction of yield value. Moreover, while combining the statistical data and image data for the prediction, the generalization ability of prediction model was affected by reason of the images that shared the same timestamp as the statistical data were eliminated as part of the procedure for creating the dataset utilized in the existing approaches. Hence, a novel, Yield Environ Netsual Network (YENN) has been proposed which is consists of two deep networks; (i) Deep Q network (DQN) and (ii) VGG16 for the generalization ability as well as the elimination of data caused by the same timestamp is rectified. Here, VGG-16 is utilized for processing the given input images. As a result, the proposed model well examine the potential disease based on the gene and environment conditions and effectively predict the yield value of crops.
An Evaluation of the 2013 Secondary School Curriculum on the Learner in Selected Secondary Schools in Luanshya District: A Case of Vocational Pathway
Authors: Leakey Liambela Muyunda
Published: March 2024

The study sought to evaluate the impact of the 2013 secondary education vocational pathway on the learners. The study was done in Luanshya district which is situated on the Copperbelt province. The objectives of the study was to establish whether the vocational educational training obtained in secondary school makes value impression on self-sustainability of the learners. Based on the evidence collected, the study established that despite calls to reform the Zambian secondary school curriculum with emphasis on Vocationalization of the school curriculum, the curriculum has remained largely academic. The learners perceive Vocational Education subjects (vocational pathway) not to be useful for students‟ aspiring to join university education) as is with general education programs. Furthermore, it the study established that there are very little compliance levels to the standards as provided for in the teaching of Vocational subjects. There is need for teachers to adhere to appropriate teaching method and evaluation procedures for vocational subject. Input factors play a critical role in realising effective curriculum implementation. As a result of several challenges and problems experienced during the implementation process the achievement of the set objects will remain a dream as the findings indicated that there was insignificant impact created on the learners in terms of creating value impression on self-sustainability of the Learners.
How Much Do I Matter? Examining The Perception of Mattering and Marginality of Teacher Trainees in Volti Zone Colleges of Education, Ghana.
Authors: Kolamong Clement Kantam , Eshun Patrick , Asare Seth , Degboe Fred Edinam
Published: March 2024

The study of mattering and marginality has received traction in recent years due to its impacts on students’ educational attainments. Yet, the majority of these studies have been conducted on K-12 and university students, in advanced countries. Sparse literature exists on teacher trainees in Ghana. Using a case study from teacher training colleges in Volti Zone (Volta and Oti Region) of Ghana, and a quantitative approach, this study delves into the nuanced realm of teacher trainees’ perceptions of mattering and marginality within the educational landscape. Focused on understanding the subjective experiences of individuals undergoing teacher training, the research investigates the areas of the college environments to which these aspiring educators perceive their significance in the educational system. The results revealed that generally, teacher trainees perceived high mattering to the six subscales of the college environment except for mattering versus marginality and mattering to tutors, where the students reported high degree of marginalization. By shedding light on these dynamics, the study not only contributes to our understanding of the emotional well-being of teacher trainees but also holds implications for the broader discourse on teacher education, informing strategies to enhance the support structures and sense of belonging for those aspiring to shape the future of education.
Community Engagement in Protected Area Conservation and Livelihood Outcomes in the Dja Forest Reserve, Cameroon
Authors: Mairomi Harry Wirngo , Kimengsi Jude Ndzifon , Awazi Nyong Princely , Atangana Junie Albine Kenfack , Abam Chick Emil , Azibo Ngwa Kester
Published: March 2024

For several decades, perspectives on community engagement in protected area conservation has gained traction in scientific and policy circles especially in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Yet, qualitative analysis of the livelihood outcomes of community engagement around pristine protected areas account for only a very negligible part of the literature. To bridge this qualitative knowledge gap, this paper using the Dja Landscape to (i) explore the dimensions of community engagement, mirrored through the interventions of community based organisations , and 2)analyses the pattern of change in livelihood capitals for 4 communities in the Dja landscape. Data was generated through focus group discussion FGD (n=5) and interviews (n=32). The directed content analysis revealed the following:
IMPACTO NA SAÚDE MENTAL EM BRUMADINHO: ANALISANDO CONSEQUÊNCIAS DO ROMPIMENTO DA BARRAGEM E DA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Maciel da Silva Jandira , Maria Armelin Larissa , Henrique Milori Pedro , Barroso Fontes Mauricio , Nunes de Oliveira Helian , Jorge Machado Carla
Published: March 2024

A população de Brumadinho vivenciou, em curto intervalo de tempo, o desastre pelo rompimento da barragem da mineradora Vale e a pandemia de COVID-19. Diante o contexto de crises, investigou-se o impacto psicológico sofrido pela população. Fez-se estudo transversal e quantitativo comparando, por dados do Datasus, o número de prescrições de medicamentos estabilizadores de humor; medicamentos antipsicóticos; atendimentos psicossociais e internações por transtornos mentais em quatro períodos: anterior ao rompimento da barragem; posterior ao rompimento e antes a pandemia; na pandemia; posterior ao início da vacinação. Como resultados, obteve-se: variação positiva para todas as variáveis; estabilizadores de humor como variável de maior crescimento; quase duplicação do número de internações por transtornos mentais. Os dados indicam crescente demanda da população por suporte às ações de saúde mental, ratificando a gravidade dos incidentes enfrentados e alertando para a imprescindibilidade de ações público-privadas para suporte e manejo da população.
ABORDAGENS DIAGNÓSTICAS E TERAPÊUTICAS NO CÂNCER DE PULMÃO DE CÉLULAS NÃO PEQUENAS: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Mainardo Rodrigues Bezerra Lucas , Tavares Ferreira Lana Raissa , Lopes Vieira Vanessa Maria , Santos Marina Eduarda , Venancio Wesley Felipe , De Sousa Moura João Sérgio , Lobão do Rêgo Holanda Ana Clarissa , Penha Reis Leidiana
Published: March 2024

Introdução: O câncer de pulmão de células não pequenas (CPCNP) é uma neoplasia com alta incidência e mortalidade global crescente. Avanços diagnósticos, como PET-CT e biópsia líquida, e terapêuticos, incluindo terapias-alvo e imunoterapia, têm impactado significativamente o manejo do CPCNP. Objetivo: Este estudo visa analisar as abordagens diagnósticas e terapêuticas mais recentes para o CPCNP. Métodos: Uma busca sistemática na literatura dos últimos 15 anos foi conduzida, selecionando estudos pertinentes à temática do CPCNP. Os critérios de inclusão foram estritamente aplicados para selecionar estudos originais e revisões em periódicos revisados por pares. Resultados e Discussão: Avanços nas abordagens diagnósticas incluem PET-CT e biópsia líquida, enquanto terapias-alvo, como inibidores de TKIs, e imunoterapia, como anticorpos anti-PD-1/PD-L1, têm revolucionado o tratamento do CPCNP. Desafios persistem, como resistência aos tratamentos e questões de acessibilidade. Conclusão: A necessidade de abordagens personalizadas e multidisciplinares é enfatizada, junto com a importância contínua da pesquisa e atualização da prática clínica para melhorar os resultados dos pacientes com CPCNP.
DESVENDANDO OS MISTÉRIOS DA METODOLOGIA CIENTÍFICA: NAVEGANDO PELOS CAMINHOS DA PESQUISA E ESCREVENDO O ARTIGO PERFEITO
Authors: Da Silva Silva Ana Paula
Published: March 2024

Este estudo tem como finalidade desvendar os mistérios da metodologia científica, fornecendo orientações claras para a condução de pesquisas e redação de artigos científicos. A importância da metodologia é indiscutível, sendo a base que sustenta a validade e confiabilidade dos resultados obtidos. Neste contexto, a pesquisa busca explorar abordagens integrativas, garantindo uma compreensão abrangente das práticas metodológicas contemporâneas. O objetivo geral deste trabalho é desvelar os meandros da metodologia científica e seu papel na escrita acadêmica, proporcionando orientação prática para pesquisadores em formação. A relevância deste estudo reside na crescente necessidade de aprimorar as práticas metodológicas na pesquisa científica. A metodologia é o alicerce sobre o qual repousa a validade e a confiabilidade dos resultados, e a busca por diretrizes claras nesta área é essencial para o avanço do conhecimento e para assegurar a qualidade dos trabalhos científicos produzidos. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem de revisão bibliográfica qualitativa, integrando estudos de diversas fontes, com ênfase nas bases de dados renomadas Scielo, BVS e PubMed. A seleção criteriosa de artigos e a análise integrativa visam oferecer uma visão abrangente das práticas metodológicas, permitindo uma compreensão aprofundada e embasada no estado atual do conhecimento. A análise dos estudos revisados revelou tendências, lacunas no conhecimento e insights valiosos sobre a aplicabilidade prática da metodologia científica. A discussão e síntese dos resultados visam fornecer orientações concretas para aprimorar a condução de pesquisas e a redação de artigos científicos, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento da comunidade acadêmica.
Estimulación cerebral profunda para el tratamiento del síndrome de Gilles de la Tourette refractario
Authors: Piedimonte Leandro
Published: March 2024

Introducción: El síndrome de Tourette (ST) es un trastorno neuropsiquiátrico caracterizado por tics motores y fónicos. En casos severos y refractarios el tratamiento quirúrgico se convierte en una opción racional.Materiales y métodos: Presentamos dos pacientes con diagnóstico de ST basado en el TS Study Group Criteria y DSM IV. La evaluación prequirúrgica incluyó evaluaciones neuropsicológicas, neurológica y psiquiátricas utilizando la YGTSS, YBOCS, HDRS, HARS y GAF. Se implantaron electrodos tetrapolares bilateralmente en el globo pálido externo (GPE) y se conectaron al generador de pulso en el mismo procedimiento. Los puntajes prequirúrgicos se compararon con los postquirúrgicos.Resultados: Los pacientes experimentaron una notable mejoría de sus síntomas subjetivamente reportada por ellos, sus familias y el equipo médico, y apreciada objetivamente por las escalas de evaluación.Discusión: Vilela Filho fue un pionero en postular que el ST es la expresión clínica de la hiperactividad en el GPe y evaluó la efectividad ECP-GPe bilateral en pacientes refractarios obteniendo muy buenos resultados. Los casos presentados aquí fortalecen aún más la hipótesis de Vilela Filho y la importancia de GPe como blanco en pacientes con ST severo y refractario.Conclusiones: Estos casos son parte de una serie de pacientes reportada por Vilela Filho con resultados similares, que fortalecen la eficacia de ECP bilateral del GPe para el ST refractario. Se necesitan más estudios controlados para validar aún más la eficacia de esta técnica.
Factores pronóstico en pacientes a quienes se les realizó lesión por radiofrecuencia de las radiaciones prelemniscales, para el tratamiento de los síntomas motores de la enfermedad de Parkinson
Authors: Navarro Olvera José Luis
Published: March 2024

Introducción. Las radiaciones prelemniscales (RAPRL) son un target usado frecuentemente para ablación o estimulación, para el tratamiento de los síntomas motores de la enfermedad de Parkinson como temblor y rigidez. La localización estereotáctica es 2.5 a 5 mm delante del PC, 11 a 13 mm lateral a la línea media y 2.5 a 5 mm por debajo de la línea AC-PC.Material y métodos. Analizamos 34 casos de ablación por radiofrecuencia de las RAPRL del año 2006 al 2012 en el Hospital General de México, con periodo de seguimiento de 2 años, identificando los factores pronóstico; se aplicaron pruebas estadísticas como t de Student y la prueba de Pearson.Resultados. Se obtuvo una significancia estadística considerada como factores de buen pronóstico a la edad < 55 años al momento de la cirugía y Hoehn y Yahr menor a III al momento de la cirugía, no se obtuvo diferencia estadística para las variables como años de evolución de la enfermedad, miligramos de levodopa previo a la cirugía, grados centígrados aplicados para la lesión y segundos de lesión.Conclusiones. El pronóstico después de la lesión de las radiaciones prelemniscales por radiofrecuencia para la enfermedad de Parkinson es mejor en aquellos pacientes que al momento de la cirugía tienen una edad igual o menor a 55 años y escala de Hoehn y Yahr menor a III.
Congreso Latinoamericano de Neurocirugía Funcional y Estereotaxia. Resúmenes de Ponencias
Authors: Para la Investigación en Neurociencias Fundación CENIT
Published: March 2024

Biopsias y cirugías guiadas por estereotaxia: a 9 años del primer procedimientoAurana Erman, MD. NeurocirujanaEquipo de Neurocirugía Funcional y Estereotaxia. Hospital de Clínicas, Montevideo, Uruguay.E-mail: aerman@montevideo.com.uy
Biopsia de lesiones en el tallo cerebral guiada por estereotaxia o neuronavegación: un procedimiento preciso, seguro y eficazOscar Andrés Escobar Vidarte, MD; Francisco Antonio Guzmán Perlaza, MDServicio de Neurocirugía y Unidad de Clínica del Dolor y Cuidado Paliativo, Clínica Amiga. Cali, Colombia.E-mail: neuroescobar@yahoo.com
Cirugía de resección tumoral en área elocuente con paciente dormido despiertoVíctor Alberto García García, MDHospital General de zona Nº 46 IMSS, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. E-mail: trifu13@gmail.com
Aspectos éticos de las nuevas tendencias en neurocirugía funcional y neuromodulaciónFabián E. Cremaschi, MD. NeurocirujanoÁrea de Neurología Clínica y Quirúrgica, Departamento de Neurociencias, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina,E-mail: fabiancremaschi@gmail.com
Intraindividual comparison of histopathological diagnosis obtained by stereotactic serial biopsy to open surgical resection specimen in patients with intracranial tumoursThomas Reithmeier; William Omar Contreras López MD, PhD, S. Doostkam MD; MR Machein MD; Marcus Pinsker MD PhD; Michael Trippel MD; Guido Nikkhah MD, PhD.Division of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of General Neurosurgery, University Freiburg - Medical Center, Breisacher Straße 64, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.Electronic address: wyllcon@gmail.com
Estereotaxia y Neuronavegación: Estado del Arte Sergio Sacchettoni, MD. NeurocirujanoE- mail: sacchettoni@gmail.com
Deep Learning in Robotics to Remove Ward of Weeds
Authors: Dr. Savithri V  , Dr. R. Lakshmi Devi  , Ms. R. Arul Mathi
Published: March 2024

Weeds are the problematic unwanted plants in the fields that causes, 33.16% yield loss in food crops, 41.26% in cereals, 31.88% in pulses, 40.82% in oilseeds, 34.23% in fiber crops, and 40.28% in rice crops. The Proposed System helps to optimization the work to yield in rice crop by removing weed that grows along crop, focusing on these issue is important as to yield the crops only with rice crop. This study focus on the issue in rice crop plant which grows along with weed (unwanted plant).New methodology introduced to remove the weed plant that grows with crop by the means of robotics. The image will be captured through drone in the field and the same frame co-ordinate forwarded to robotic designed with agriculture drone sensor which is coded using python to predict the accurate weed plant for statistical prediction. The robot locate the plant after comparing with the captured co-ordinates of drone with its own captured image and decide to pluck the weed plant grown along with crop
Credit Card Fraud Detection Using State-of-the-Art Machine Learning and Deep Learning Algorithms
Authors: Miss. Shraddha S. Dhatrak  , Miss. Janvi S. Patil  , Miss. Riddhi B. Bodke  , Miss. Sadiya A. Pathan  , Miss. Sadiya A. Pathan
Published: March 2024

People can use credit cards for online transactions as it provides an efficient and easy-to-use facility. With the increase in usage of credit cards, the capacity of credit card misuse has also enhanced. Credit card frauds cause significant financial losses for both credit card holders and financial companies. In this research study, the main aim is to detect such frauds, including the accessibility of public data, high-class imbalance data, the changes in fraud nature, and high rates of false alarm. The relevant literature presents many machines learning based approaches for credit card detection, such as Extreme Learning Method, Decision Tree, Random Forest, Support Vector Machine, Logistic Regression and XG Boost. However, due to low accuracy, there is still a need to apply state of the art deep learning algorithms to reduce fraud losses. The main focus has been to apply the recent development of deep learning algorithms for this purpose. Comparative analysis of both machine learning and deep learning algorithms was performed to find efficient outcomes. The detailed empirical analysis is carried out using the European card benchmark dataset for fraud detection. A machine learning algorithm was first applied to the dataset, which improved the accuracy of detection of the frauds to some extent. Later, three architectures based on a convolutional neural network are applied to improve fraud detection performance. Further addition of layers further increased the accuracy of detection. A comprehensive empirical analysis has been carried out by applying variations in the number of hidden layers, epochs and applying the latest models. The evaluation of research work shows the improved results achieved, such as accuracy, f1-score, precision and AUC Curves having optimized values of 99.9%,85.71%,93%, and 98%, respectively. The proposed model outperforms the state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning algorithms for credit card detection problems. In addition, we have performed experiments by balancing the data and applying deep learning algorithms to minimize the false negative rate. The proposed approaches can be implemented effectively for the real-world detection of credit card fraud
Early Netherlandish Paintings as Devotional Objects: State of Research ca. 1990-2020
Authors: Falque Ingrid
Published: March 2024

The aim of this essay is to survey debates about early Netherlandish paintings as devotional objects from roughly the late 1980s to about 2020. During this period, an important shift in the study of this topic occurred: religious images were increasingly considered as devotional objects by virtue of how they were thought to have been used rather than how they appeared. In the last decades, questions about the functions of devotional imagery, about pictorial rhetoric, and about the responses that rhetoric might provoke in viewers, as well as its relationship to contemporaneous spiritual literature, have become core questions for subsequent scholarship dedicated to early Netherlandish painting. The essay concludes with a section devoted to research perspectives.
Analysing Factors that Enhance the Growth and Survival of Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana
Authors: Amoako Seth , Boateng Elvis , Attafuah Edward Domina
Published: March 2024

The economy of Ghana has been growing consistently during the recent years, and this growth has increased poverty and increased the number of middle-income countries in the region. Meanwhile, the current regional and global economic slowdown requires a new growth model for Ghana, with strengthened fluctuation for Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to raise national productivity. Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in Ghana play a dynamic role in the development of this nation, and this cannot be over- emphasized. It also serves as a means of employment in the country thus releasing the pressure on the civil and public sector in the case of employment. The study seeks to solve a problem of technology by Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) surveyed in Ghana by using PESTEL theory. It that painful process that Small and Medium Enterprise face to access the loan. Examine the various causes that hinder the growth and survival of small businesses in Ghana. To examine the variables that leads to the growth and survival of small businesses. To enumerate various sources of funds available to SMEs in Ghana and to ascertain the impact of hindrances by SME‟s to the growth of Ghana economy. Finally, the study also revealed that most of the entrepreneurs do not have much knowledge in using technology and it has affected the growth and the survival of SME. It is believed that if all the recommendations are taken into consideration, that entrepreneurs must regard the legal aspect of their day-to-day activities and process the necessary documents to avoid legal actions taken against them.
DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING INDUSTRY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION
Authors:   Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam, Than Thi Hanh
Published: March 2024

In light of the rapid advancement of information technology and the trendtoward international integration and globalization, the development of human resources for auditing and accounting is a vital requirement in every respect: scale,quality, ensuring a reasonable structure, robust political fortitude, professional ethics, and being ready forinternational integration. The article clarifiesthe impactof digital transformation and global integration on Vietnamese accounting and auditing human resources and assesses the current status of accounting and auditing human resources in Vietnam. Thence, it proposes some solutions to developaccounting and auditing human resources to meet the requirements of digital transformation and international integration.
Quando a criança era criança: a luz da infância em As Asas do Desejo, de Wim Wenders e Peter Handke, e o poema VIII d’“O Guardador de Rebanhos”, de Alberto Caeiro
Authors: Almeida Mariana Vaz de
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo, pretendemos explorar as relações temáticas entre As Asas do Desejo, filme de Wim Wenders e Peter Handke lançado em 1987, e “O Guardador de Rebanhos”, de Alberto Caeiro (heterónimo de Fernando Pessoa), mais concretamente o poema VIII. Procurar-se-á explicitar de que forma ambas as obras desenvolvem o mito da infância de forma primitivista, encontrando na criança um mestre para o adulto, e na inocência um modo de vida.
Iris Murdoch: das sombras à luz
Authors: Franco Pedro
Published: March 2024

Neste ensaio, defendo que a imagem da luz é muito significativa na obra filosófica e literária de Iris Murdoch, e exploro as suas potencialidades, bem como as suas limitações. Estabeleço uma ligação entre dois romances de Iris Murdoch e suas ideias filosóficas, fazendo referência à sua obra filosófica como um todo. The Bell (1958) e A Severed Head (1961) representam respectivamente, na minha leitura, uma transição das sombras para a luz, sendo que o segundo romance reproduz de forma muito directa a alegoria da caverna de Platão. Nesta transição, a capacidade moral do auto-descentramento (unselfing) e da atenção particular ao indivíduo – ideias-chave do trabalho filosófico de Murdoch – são postas em causa. Ao atingir o estado de “iluminação”, alcança-se o que Murdoch entende ser o amor, um estado de verdade onde habita a bondade, e o exercício da atenção (como forma de auto-descentramento, inspirado na concepção de Simone Weil) é indispensável. Defendo que The Bell mostra a impossibilidade de alcançar esse estado, enquanto A Severed Head idealiza, pelo contrário, essa possibilidade. Ao longo do caminho iremos notar algumas ideias murdochianas sobre as relações entre arte, filosofia e moral, nomeadamente que os seus romances questionam as suas próprias ideias filosóficas, em vez de apenas ilustrá-las; a irrelevância das fronteiras entre vida externa e interna; e como o trabalho de Murdoch beneficia de algumas ideias aristotélicas, principalmente uma concepção de como aprendemos a ser virtuosos.
Sobre la luz como metáfora filosófica: la no-filosofía merleaupontyana y el cine documental de Patricio Guzmán
Authors: Solas Silvia , Vidal Andrea
Published: March 2024

Frente a la metáfora que ha usado la filosofía – echar “luz” (a través de la pura racionalidad) sobre nuestra realidad – dos pensadores contemporáneos, Merleau-Ponty y Didi-Huberman, consideran que nuestro mundo contingente solo puede interpretarse en términos de luces y sombras. Proyectaremos estas disquisiciones sobre una práctica artística contemporánea – un “afuera” de la filosofía, según Merleau-Ponty – cuya realización es, básicamente, producto de la luz: el cine. Tomaremos como referencia la obra tríptica del realizador chileno Patricio Guzmán (2010-2019) para sostener que en estos filmes se pone en juego la dialectización del mirar propuesta por Didi-Huberman y que mantienen ecos de la mirada en Merleau-Ponty, confirmando que el filosofar también se desenvuelve en la “no filosofía” (esto es, por fuera del sistema y la argumentación canónicos). Así, no es la luz como sucedáneo de lo racional (metáfora que opera en la tradición filosófica) lo que ofrece respuestas a las incógnitas de nuestra existencia, sino una luminosidad más promiscua (sensible y provisoria) que nos permite – a diferencia de una supuesta verdad establecida – la búsqueda de respuestas nuevas e incluso nuevos interrogantes. Como sucede en los filmes de Guzmán.
Transformasi Manajemen Pembelajaran Keaksaraan Fungsional pada Budaya Tari di Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan
Authors: Rasid Rasid , Ririk Ririk , Rahma Rahma , Nasir Nasir
Published: March 2024

Functional literacy learning includes reading, writing, counting and communicating using Indonesian language that is transformed into the application of dance culture. The purpose of the research is to know the impact of functional literacy learning and its application to the culture of molihi dilaesare dance, motosau molihi dance, dance lense mentoka and kalapea lense dance. The Research Method uses evaluation studies aimed at knowing the impact of functional literacy learning and its transformation in culture. The results stated that functional literacy learning can increase the interest in reading, writing, counting and communicating using Indonesian language transformed into dance culture in Konawe Islands Regency.
Transformation of Islamic Education: Fostering Exemplary Character through Integrated Curriculum in Islamic Elementary Schools
Authors: Kasmawati Kasmawati , Herlian Herlian , Adam Adam , Deluma Ridwan , Abubakar Abubakar , Muliyani Muliyani
Published: March 2024

This article discusses the development of an Islamic character-based curriculum in Al Qalam Kendari Integrated Islamic Elementary School as a solution to create a generation that has superior character and integrity. The purpose of this article is to identify effective strategies and methods in developing an Islamic character-based curriculum and to evaluate the results of implementing the curriculum. The research method used is a literature study and a case study involving interviews, observation and documentation at Al Qalam Kendari Integrated Islamic Elementary School which has implemented a character-based curriculum. The results of the study show that the development of an Islamic character-based curriculum at the school has succeeded in creating a learning environment that encourages students to internalize Islamic values and develop superior characters such as integrity, responsibility, cooperation and independence. Implementation of an Islamic character-based curriculum is an effective approach to achieving the goals of Islamic education with integrity and character.
Environmental stability in the current and forthcoming eras
Authors: Nishant Rangra
Published: March 2024

The Number of research papers on the environmental sustainability along with the method and the ways to maintain the environment pollution free and environmental friendly. This research paper pivot is based on survey which provides the different ways and discusses the issues related to the environmental sustainability. There are many research papers which reflect the evolution of environmental sustainability as there are 29616 journals on the environmental and social science technology and has been increasing from the 24 year time period. This research focuses on the environmental stability methods and reflects the information collected from the various research papers. The research learning and inclination is based on the two basic factors from the modern era period which focuses on the water, solar and wind power research as the use of renewable sources of energy and to prevent the global warming and control over the pollution and emission of various gases affecting the environment. There are various other research papers established over the years which help in providing the highest stability research methods like decrease in carbon foot print, green engineering, Renewable Energy(Wind, Water and Solar) management and their implications results in providing the future generation a new era towards the development as well as usage of the renewable sources of energy and help in preventing the emission of harmful gases and pollution and also demolishing of non renewable resources.
Холістичний маркетинг в харчовій промисловості
Authors: Бергер Аліна
Published: March 2024

Розгляд концепції холістичного маркетингу для застосування у діяльності компаній харчової промисловості, яка може бути поєднана з принципами корпоративної соціальної відповідальності. Узагальнення напрямків застосування холістичного маркетингу в харчовій промисловості. Дослідження практичного ефективного досвіду ведення бізнесу на підставі холістичного маркетингу у компанії харчової промисловості.
Використання комп’ютерних технологій та систем для ведення бухгалтерського обліку
Authors: Пристемський Олександр
Published: March 2024

У статті розглянуто необхідність впровадження програмного забезпечення на підприємствах для ведення бухгалтерського обліку. Визначені причинами для використання інформаційних систем бухгалтерського обліку. Запропоновані нові функції контролю при комп’ютерній системі ведення обліку. Визначено, доцільність запровадження механізму перевірки звітної інформації, який має забезпечити перевірку всіх даних, що виходитимуть за межі підприємства. Приділено увагу функціям щодо безпеки інформації, які має виконувати комп’ютерна система бухгалтерського обліку. Наведені принципи, які варто враховувати при створені та запроваджені комп’ютерної системи бухгалтерського обліку. Проаналізовані етапи створення комп’ютерної системи бухгалтерського обліку та визначені компоненти його технічного забезпечення. Зазначено, що економічна ефективність комп’ютеризації бухгалтерського обліку дозволить визначати всі необхідні показники у керуванні підприємством.
The use of visual aids in the process of learning English
Authors: Шикиринська Ольга
Published: March 2024

The article deals with the concept of visibility in didactics, types of visibility used at the lessons of foreign languages and its place in the communicative teaching method. The scientists’ investigations of the definition of the concept “visibility” are analysed. The research is based on the works of Jan Amos Komensky, O. S. Kazachiner, K. B. Karpov, A. S. Lurie and M. V. Lyakhovytskyi. The prospects for further research of the features of using different types of visualization for teaching vocabulary, grammar, and student speech are stated.
Благотворительность как социальный институт современного гражданского общества в Азербайджане
Authors: Исмайлова Севиль
Published: March 2024

В данной статье нашли своё должное отражение вопросы, связанные с проблемой благотворительности в современном азербайджанском обществе. Раскрыта сущность благотворительности и добровольчества как социального института гражданского общества.
Букстаграм як інструмент підтримки читацької активності підлітків на платформі Інстаграм: аналіз та перспективи
Authors: Ковальова Олександра
Published: March 2024

У статті представлені результати медіамоніторингу спільноти книгочитачів в мережі інстаграм – українського букстаграму. Моніторинг здійснювався на платформі LOOQME Hub впродовж 2022-2023 рр. Досліджені публікації акаунтів приватних осіб та корпоративних сторінок. Зазначено стабільне зростання згадувань хештегу #українськийбукстаграм, що свідчить про активність спільноти. Виділено основні типи публікацій. Названо найактивніші акаунти букстаграму. Середній трафік вказує на регулярний інтерес аудиторії. Висвітлено комунікаційний потенціал букстаграму та його значення для розвитку читацької культури серед українських підлітків.
Аналіз естетичних ускладнень первинної ринопластики
Authors: Олашин Василь
Published: March 2024

Пластика носа є однією з найпопулярніших операцій у всьому світі. Лише в Сполучених Штатах у 2018 році було виконано понад 200 000, що робить цю операцію третьою за кількістю проведених пластичних операцій у країні [8]. Естетична хірургія носа позитивно впливає на поведінку, настрій і самооцінку пацієнтів та вважається корисним кроком до покращення якості життя цих людей [3]. А за даними американської асоціації пластичної хірургії в 2020 році в США було проведено 352555 ринопластик що вивело цю операцію в абсолютні лідери по кількості [12] . Естетична хірургія носа позитивно впливає на поведінку, настрій і самооцінку пацієнтів та покращує якість життя цих людей [3], звісно, якщо нема ускладнень. Ринопластика вважається найбільш складною операцією, і технічно й прогностично, з усіх хірургічних втручань на обличчі. Це обумовлено великою кількістю ускладнень, які можуть виникнути як в ранньому, так і в пізньому післяопераційному періоді, та викликають естетичні, психологічні та функціональні проблеми [1]. Життєзагрозливі ускладнення після ринопластики, такі як серцеві, легеневі, венозна тромбоемболія і т.д. зустрічаються вкрай рідко і виникають у 0,05% - 0,7% пацієнтів [1]. Ранні післяопераційні ускладнення є частішими після пластики носа і значною мірою пов'язаними з фаховим рівнем оперуючого хірурга. До них відносять гіпертрофічні рубці (до 1,5%), перфорацію перетинки (до 2,6%), обструкцію носових дихальних шляхів, що потребує ревізії (до 3%), нагноєння ран (до 4%), розходження країв рани (до 5%), кровотечі і гематоми (до 4,1%) [1]. Пізні післяопераційні ускладнення, як показують результати досліджень багатьох науковців, є найчастішими ускладненнями, які визначають необхідність повторної ринопластики (до 10,9%) [2]
Персоніфікований підхід у вакцинопрофілактиці в умовах воєнного та повоєнного часу
Authors: Смілянська Майя , Волянський Андрій , Мороз Марина , Звєрєва Наталія
Published: March 2024

Інфекційні хвороби залишаються та множаться під час воєнного стану. У випадку порушення календаря імунізації серед будь-яких вікових груп населення слід якомога швидше відновити щеплення. Своєчасна вакцинація є ключем до захисту дітей, дорослих і людей старшого віку від серйозних і небезпечних для життя інфекційних захворювань. Персоналізований підхід до проведення вакцинопрофілактики у період воєнного стану є надзвичайно актуальним для збереження здоров’я військовослужбовців і цивільного населення. Метою персоналізованої вакцинопрофілактики є корекція порушеного календаря щеплення з врахуванням індивідуальних особливостей кожної людини, виділення груп ризику за їх специфічною відповіддю на конкретну вакцину, за можливістю розвитку небажаних подій після щеплення в умовах воєнного та повоєнного періоду.
Впровадження інформаційних технологій на водному транспорті
Authors: Чумак Оксана
Published: March 2024

Наведено короткий аналіз використання інформаційних технологій на водному транспорті. Розглянуті приклади впровадження комп'ютерних систем управління. Указується на можливість удосконалення управління процесом підігріву в'язких вантажів на танкерах, де за рахунок використання інформаційних технологій досягається енергозбереження та збереження якості продукту. Звертається увага на інтенсивне впровадження у зарубіжних країнах на основі використання більш довершеного обладнання та сучасних інформаційних технологій на водному транспорті. Розглядаються розробки алгоритмів управління режимом підігріву вантажів в процесі їх транспортування на танкерах, що дозволяє вирішувати завдання енергозбереження та збереження якості продукту. Практика показує, що інвестиції на створення і впровадження АСУ на водному транспорті окупаються досить швидко за рахунок оптимізації і підвищення ефективності використання транспортних засобів.
El portal de datos abiertos Aragón Open Data
Authors: Moyano Collado Julián
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo se enmarca dentro de la Jornada técnica “Los datos abiertos: buenas prácticas para su disposición y explotación” celebrada y organizada por la Asociación de Archiveros de Castilla y León el 25 de noviembre de 2023, jornada donde participó el portal de datos abiertos del Gobierno de Aragón: Aragón Open Data. El artículo se fundamenta en la trayectoria y experiencia del portal Aragón Open Data, describiendo los procesos que hacen posible la apertura de datos en su día a día, los factores, las vías o la importancia de las descripciones y el valor de los datos para las administraciones. En la actualidad los portales de datos abiertos sirven por su experiencia y trayectoria para enfocar las políticas del gobierno del dato, siendo la apertura y publicación de datos, una tarea más de este nuevo marco de gestión.

This paper is part of the technical conference “Open data: good practices for its availability and exploitation” organised by the Association of Archivists of Castilla y Leon on 25 November 2023. Aragon Open Data, open data portal of Government of Aragon, participated in this conference. The article is based on the trajectory and experience of Aragón Open Data portal, it describes the processes that make possible the open of data in its day to day, the factors, the ways or the importance of the descriptions and the value of the data for the public sector. At present, the open data portals serve to focus on the policies of Data Governance, being the open and publication of data, one more task of this new management.
La descripción de mapas y dibujos de arquitectura en AtoM
Authors: Fernández Fernández Javier
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo principal dar a conocer a la comunidad de usuarios del software AtoM (Access to Memory) la plantilla RAD, correspondiente a la norma canadiense Rules for Archival Description. Las reglas canadienses cuentan con capítulos específicos para la descripción de documentos textuales, documentos en distintos tipos de soportes, materiales gráficos, materiales cartográficos, dibujos técnicos y de arquitectura, imágenes en movimiento, grabaciones sonoras, documentos electrónicos, microformas, objetos, documentos filatélicos y documentos aislados que no forman parte de un fondo o colección. Asimismo, se explica la aplicación que se hace de la plantilla en el Archivo General de Palacio en la descripción de planos de arquitectura y mapas. Y, por último, repasaremos su etiquetado EAD y el buscador de documentos.

The main purpose of this article is to inform the community of users of the AtoM software about the RAD template, derived from the canadian standard Rules for Archival Description. These rules have several specific and usable chapters for the description of textual records, units consisting of multiple media, graphic materials, cartographic materials, architectural and technical drawings, moving images, sound recordings, records in electronic form, records on microform, objects, philatelic records and discrete items. Furthermore, the application of the template in the Archivo General de Palacio in the description of architectural drawings and maps is explained. And finally, we will review its EAD tagging and its search functionality.