bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Training and Development, Work Performance, and Social Capital Constructs of Library Personnel in the South Manila Educational Consortium
Authors:   Alfred E. Dalmacio, RL, MLIS https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0085-6288 adalmacio11@gmail.com Polytechnic University of the Philippines A. Mabini Campus, Anonas Street, Sta. Mesa Manila, Philippines, E. Dalmacio Alfred
Published: March 2024

Libraries play a crucial role in promoting information access and intellectual growth. To ensure library personnel thrive and meet diverse client needs, it is essential to understand their professional development and performance. There is insufficient research in a library working environment that integrates training and development, work performance, and social capital among personnel into a unified paradigm. This study is being carried out in this context to assess all three variables from library personnel and the findings will serve as a basis for improving training and development programs, enhancing work performance, and fostering social capital among library personnel, thus leading to informed decision-making processes related to human resource development and organizational strategy for optimizing library personnel performance and promoting a conducive working environment. The study utilized descriptive quantitative methodology, collecting data through a structured survey questionnaire from the South Manila Educational Consortium Libraries. Sixty-one (61) questionnaires were completed and returned from the total population, and SPSS was used for analysis, interpretation, frequency distribution, percentages, and mean. The findings showed that seminars, conferences, and workshops were the most available and widely used interventions of the respondents. The study also found that inadequate funding hinders training and development, with library funding being a key strategy to enhance them. Furthermore, respondents demonstrated above-average task and contextual performance, excellent counterproductive work behavior, and high levels of structural, relational, and cognitive social capital. Based on the notable results, it becomes evident that the training and development interventions of respondents were not significantly available. Additionally, it was observed that most of the library personnel made full use of the available interventions. Also, the study discovered positive work performance and the presence of social capital in the examined population. Keywords: Academic Library, Training and Development, Work Performance, Social Capital, Library Personnel
Towards an Inclusion Framework for Strategic Hiring
Authors:   Zyriel James G. Alfaro, Ph.D. http://orcid.org./:0009-0003-2247-8443 zyrieljames.alfaro@gmail.com Philippine Christian University Manila, Philippines, G. Alfaro Zyriel James
Published: March 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become a critical issue in today’s globalized and diverse workforce. The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the best practices and implementation strategies of a strategic hiring approach that advances DEI in hiring, offering insights that can be applied across a range of industries and sectors, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and inclusive workforce. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the literature on DEI and strategic hiring practices, identify the key factors that facilitate the successful implementation of DEI practices in strategic hiring, as well as the common barriers that hinder success. The research instrument included semi-structured interviews, surveys with Likert scale ratings, and document analysis to gather qualitative and quantitative data. The sample consisted of HR managers, recruiters, and hiring managers from the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, with a sample size of 25 participants selected through purposive sampling. The study incorporated an exploratory, descriptive, and interpretive research design to explore the best practices and implement strategies of strategic hiring for DEI. The results indicate that organizations can adopt strategies that promote DEI through strategic hiring. By identifying and highlighting these best practices, this study can help organizations create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, which can lead to numerous benefits for employees, customers, and society as a whole. Keywords: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Diverse Workforce, Inclusive Workplaces, Strategic Hiring, Implementation Strategies
Status, and Challenges in Countering Violent Extremism in Patikul, Sulu: Towards Peaceful Resolution Model
Authors:   Al-Hazeel H. Salasain, Ph.D., MPA http://orcid.org./:0009-0008-5722-2700 gmsmaga@gmail.com Philippine Christian University Manila, Philippines, H. Salasain Al-Hazeel
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the status and challenges in countering violent extremism practices and challenges in Patikul, Sulu. The research in this study employed a descriptive-qualitative research design because it aims to describe the extent of addressing violent extremism in Patikul, Sulu by Sectoral Group. The study sought to answer the question specifically: To what extent does the Sectoral Group address violent extremism in Patikul, Sulu as expected against as demonstrated in terms of: 1.1. Community participation; 1.2. Youth Development Programs; 1.3. Promotion of peace and development. 2. Based on the Findings, what Peaceful Resolution Model can be proposed? The focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and document analysis are all employed to gather data for the study’s questions. It was found that the extent of the Sectoral Group in addressing violent extremism in terms of community participation was made through strengthening community participation and livelihood programs. It was also found that the extent of the Sectoral Group in addressing violent extremism regarding Youth Development Programs was conducting symposiums and sports activities. It was also found that the extent of the Sectoral Group in addressing violent extremism in terms of Promotion of Peace and Development, communication among adult/ religious leaders was seen to be the route geared towards achieving the goal. The researcher will present the proposed peaceful resolution model in countering violent extremism in Patikul, Sulu, focusing on community engagement; community resilience; economic development, and law enforcement activities: The researcher recommends the peaceful resolution models in countering violent extremism in the region. Keywords: Peaceful Resolution Model, community engagement; community resilience; economic development, and law enforcement
Systems Operations and Infrastructure Division of the Philippine Statistics Authority Towards Real-Time Service Delivery
Authors:   http://orcid.org./:0009-0002-2112-1568 arisismd@gmail.com Philippine Christian University Manila, Philippines, C. Ramos Aristophanes
Published: March 2024

This research explores the revolutionary path taken by the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Systems Operations and Infrastructure Division in its pursuit of real-time service delivery. The division deliberately integrates its operations with modern technology breakthroughs in response to the changing demands for data. Clarifying the strategic objectives of the division is the main focus of the study. These include utilizing cutting-edge technologies, infrastructure optimization, and process simplification to provide a smooth and quick flow of statistical data. The division uses methodical approaches, such as technology integration, process automation, and careful data management, which are described in the methodologies section. It offers information on the actions made to bring the division’s operations into line with the main goal of accomplishing real-time service delivery. The division’s initiatives have produced measurable benefits, which are highlighted in the results section. These include increased system reliability, faster data processing, and much lower service delivery latency. The positive impact of the adopted adjustments is substantiated by quantifiable metrics and success indicators. The report concludes by considering the critical role that the Systems Operations and Infrastructure Division has played in moving the industry closer to real-time service delivery. It summarizes lessons learned, identifies obstacles overcome, and looks forward to more developments in the field of information distribution. It is an invaluable resource for businesses and governmental bodies looking to improve service delivery methods through technological changes. The Systems Operations and Infrastructure Division of the PSA provides insights into best practices for navigating the changing information management landscape. Keywords: Information Technology, Public Administration, Real-Time Service Delivery, Systems Operations, Infrastructure Optimization, Technology Integration, Process Automation, Data Management Philippines
Research on cost management of engineering projects in state-owned construction enterprises: taking the red line cost budget management practice of a project of China Railway Group Co., Ltd. as an example
Authors: Shou Xieren
Published: March 2024

Based on a systematic consideration of the development dilemmas and outlets faced by state-owned construction enterprises, this paper demonstrates the need for state-owned construction enterprises to carry out cost management during the transition from “incremental expansion” to “intensive development”, and systematically summarizes the main factors of impact of costs management. Combined with the practice of carrying out project red line cost budget management by a China Railway Bureau Group Co., Ltd., it gives suggestions for the implementation of key points and safeguard measures for cost control of construction projects carried out by state-owned construction enterprises.
The enlightenment of the cost control of regional tourism airports: Taking Airport A as an example
Authors: Wang Jiaqi
Published: March 2024

Since the reform and opening up, the civil aviation industry has accelerated its pace of development and achieved world renowned achievements. It has been the world’s second largest civil aviation transportation market for many years. With the rapid development of the civil aviation industry, the construction of transportation airports has always maintained a rapid development trend, the number of airports and business volumes continue to increase, and the annual passenger throughput has basically maintained a double-digit rapid growth. However, at present, the popularity of China’s aviation market is not high, the situation of insufficient capacity of regional airports and large losses has not changed, and a balanced and coordinated development of the airport system has not really taken shape. If China is to move from a major aviation country to an aviation power, it must make up for the shortcomings of insufficient regional airport development as soon as possible. The regional tourism airport is the main component of the regional airport and the most active part of the development of regional airports. It complements the development of regional airports and focuses on accelerating the development of regional airports. Airport A was completed and opened to traffic in May 2017. It is a young and distinctive regional tourist airport. The annual passenger throughput has jumped from more than 100,000 passengers to more than 500,000 passengers in 2019. In the operation process, there are many worth learning from local. Especially in terms of cost control, Airport A creates “airport+” tourist traffic to improve passenger throughput, promotes a transition to management to adjust and optimize the cost structure, green planning and construction to reduce resource and energy consumption, and combines supervision with services to enhance the effectiveness of financial supervision, all of which give a good inspiration for other regional tourism airports to improve cost control.
Construction and Engineering Example of Safety Monitoring System for Shear Structure House
Authors: Hao HUANG
Published: March 2024

With the continuous development of my country's economic construction, the structural safety of old houses has become increasingly prominent, which is related to people's life safety and social stability. Through the application of sensor technology, Internet of Things technology, and big data analysis, the safety management, monitoring and early warning of houses are realized. Based on an engineering example, this paper deeply explores the safety monitoring system of shear structure buildings and its construction application.
Seismic Performance Analysis of Conjoined Structures with Inhomogeneous Stiffness Distribution
Authors: Bin ZHANG Wen
Published: March 2024

Two or more independent towers are joined together through a connectome to form a conjoined structure. The deformation and internal force of the tower are complex, and the coupling effect between the two towers is remarkable when the earthquake is subjected. In this paper, elastic -plastic time -history analysis is adopted to research the dynamic dynamic response under the action of rare earthquakes. Moreover, in order to analyze the influence of symmetry and span parameters on the dynamic response of structures, elastic-plastic time-history analysis is carried out on structures with different symmetries, different stiffness distributions in planes and different spans.
Research on the Improvement of University Restaurant Service Capability: Based on IE and Flexsim Simulation
Authors: Yuan HAN Jing , Cong XING Cong , Cong SUN Zhi
Published: March 2024

According to the example of University restaurant, in order to improve the service ability, the industrial engineering method is used to optimize the meal purchasing process and restaurant layout. Considering the process random events, queuing, popular routes and other factors, the simulation model is established by using Flexsim software. The data are collected by field measurement and random sampling, and the data distribution is verified by maximum likelihood estimation method and goodness of fit test method, and the simulation parameters are calculated. The simulation results show that the optimized model can serve 124 people more than the current model in one hour, and the working rate of the four checkout counters has been improved, which proves that the optimized scheme can effectively alleviate the crowd congestion, improve the service ability, and provide data support for the implementation of the optimization scheme.
Freshmen’s Technological Expertise and Distance Learning Readiness: A Convergent Parallel Design
Authors: Mallari Jordan B , Lozarita Ivy T , Caballo John Harry S , Regidor Jobert C
Published: March 2024

This convergent parallel mixed methods study primarily focused on technological expertise and distance learning readiness of freshmen students. The study had two phases: the quantitative phase and the qualitative phase. In the quantitative phase, results found that technological expertise and distance learning readiness were highly correlated with each other, with an R-value of .828 and a p-value of 0.000. In the qualitative phase, four themes were extracted: Technological Tools as a Significant Factor in Distance Education, Technological Expertise as Influenced by Minor Skills and Educational Courses, Technological Use Due to Education’s Status Quo, Challenges in Technological Availability, and Technological Background. The results showed a merging and converging characteristic of both data. The lived experiences of the freshmen students showed that technological tools, which are an indicator of technological expertise, are also a factor to be considered in distance learning readiness.
The ACWL: Enhancing the Accessibility of the WTO Legal System
Authors: Buencamino Leah
Published: March 2024

The ACWL was established in 2001 to level the playing field at the WTO by providing assistance in WTO dispute settlement proceedings and free legal advice and training to developing countries and LDCs. More than 20 years after its creation, this article describes the origins of and rationale behind the ACWL and assesses the impact of its services. It also explains the current informal discussions among ACWL Members to improve the accessibility of its services in the context of the broader WTO discussions regarding the dispute settlement system reform.

Legal aid, developing countries, LDCs, accessibility, dispute, Settlement, World Trade Organization
Digital Trade in the EU–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: An Appraisal
Authors: Burri Mira , Kugler Kholofelo , Dorothea Ker Anna
Published: March 2024

The increasing reliance on digital technologies for cross-border economic activity has sparked the quest for adequate rules. Preferential trade agreements have become the primary platform for digital trade rulemaking and the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and New Zealand is one of the latest additions to these far-reaching regulatory efforts. The EU– NZ FTA is a particularly instructive case study, as it brings together two important legal entrepreneurs in the area of digital trade law that, however, have different positions in the regulatory landscape and different domestic priorities. The article seeks to reveal the points of convergence and divergence between the two parties and also shows how these could be reconciled with the concluded EU–NZ deal. In the latter context, the article evaluates the normative value and the potential impact of the agreement as well as situates it in the broader and geopolitically complex landscape of digital trade rulemaking.

digital trade, data flows, data protection, electronic commerce, free trade agreements, European Union, New Zealand
Article: The Double Layer Test versus the VAT Neutrality Principle
Authors: Sánchez-Sánchez Ángel
Published: March 2024

With the Morgan Stanley judgment, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) established what is known as the double requirement (or double layer test) in order to exercise the right to deduct VAT in cases of cross-border transactions carried out by taxable persons. In this work, the author examines this test and its possible incompatibilities with a number of fundamental VAT principles through different cross-border transaction scenarios. The analysis elucidates problems that may arise, and proposals are advanced to address them. These solutions involve eliminating the double requirement or, alternatively, implementing an intra-Community transfer for services regime that is equivalent to that which already exists for goods.

VAT, double layer test, intra-EU transfer of services, cross-border transactions, equal treatment principle, VAT deon, VAT refund, VAT neutrality principle
Article: Resolving Conflicts Between Production Sharing Contracts and Tax Treaties in Indonesia
Authors: Tambunan Maria R. U. D. , Thobias Silalahi Gabriel Muara
Published: March 2024

This article discusses the uncertain dispute settlement for a conflict resulting from applying a reduced rate stipulated in a tax treaty or a domestic withholding tax rate agreed to in a production sharing contract (PSC) on branch profit tax (BPT) in Indonesia. The contractor, the permanent establishment of a non-resident entity in Indonesia, interpreted that a reduced rate shall apply whereas the Indonesian tax authority adhered to applying the prevailing domestic withholding tax rate at the time that the PSC was signed. The ambiguousness between the tax treaty and the PSC led the disputed entity to choose litigation as the primary alternative of dispute settlement even though the tax treaty facilitates resolving the problem through a mutual agreement procedure (MAP) or another possible dispute resolution. Further, Indonesian civil law does not implement the jurisprudence. The dispute will continue if renegotiation is not reached. To reduce the chance of a potential dispute in the future, a stabilization clause to accommodate the change of the regulation during the period of the contract has been included, however, it only applies to the latest version of the PSC.

Tax treaty, production sharing contract, branch profit tax
Article: Public Compensation for Private Harm: Fair Funds for Consumer Competition Law Redress
Authors: Hornkohl Lena
Published: March 2024

This paper discusses the use of the concept of Fair Funds for consumer competition law enforcement from an EU perspective. With such Fair Funds, the US Securities and Exchange Commission distributes collected fines and disgorged profits to compensate victims of securities law violations. The paper explains the use of Fair Funds in US law, highlights similarities, and adapts the concept for use in European competition law enforcement. It places an emphasis on the usefulness of such a concept against the role of consumers, but the conclusions can equally be drawn for small and medium enterprises’ private enforcement or private enforcement of competition law in general. It shows the advantages and disadvantages of including a system of Fair Funds. The paper argues that Fair Funds can serve as an alternative form of compensation, particularly for large groups of individual victims harmed in a small amount, such as consumers, with that overcome the lack of a harmonized collective redress system on EU level, and improve the coordination between public and private enforcement.

private enforcement, consumers, collective redress, damages, compensation, fines, disgorgement, US, EU, financial law
Article: The Issue of Consumer Compensation Before Antitrust Authorities: Commitments, Cooperation and Competence: The Hungarian Experience
Authors: Marosi Zoltán , Gergely Barnabás
Published: March 2024

The compensation of consumers for damages stemming from a breach of EU competition law rules has been in the forefront of discussions in the last years. A recent important aspect of the debate is whether a mixing of public and private enforcement efforts could enhance the effectiveness of consumer compensation. In Hungary, consumer compensation for breach of another field of EU law (unfair commercial practices) has been championed by a public authority, the Hungarian Competition Authority, which has achieved significant results to the direct benefit of consumers in this respect. This paper reviews the authority’s recent practices, key decisions and main achievements in this area (including some earlier cases concerning antitrust) and then provides a detailed assessment of the corresponding advantages and disadvantages. The authors argue that some key achievements in Hungary in this respect are very well suited for further use in the development of consumer compensation in the field of antitrust law on both an EU and national level.

public enforcement, private enforcement, antitrust, consumer protection, damages, EU, Hungary
Non-Profit Institutions in National Accounts
Authors:   Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic, Vebrová Ludmila , Rybáček Václav
Published: March 2024

Since the outset of economic transformation in the 90th of the 20th century, the sphere of non-profit institutions in the Czech economy has been expanding. This evolution poses a challenge for macroeconomic statistics and its compilers to reflect adequately the operation of non-profit segment as well as to treat non-profit institutions properly in terms of their sector classification. The paper thus aims to discuss not only the treatment of non-profit institutions in national accounts but also the way non-profit institutions are identified in the regulatory environment of the Czech economy and classified following the rules laid down in the national accounts methodology. The paper also highlights major obstacles the compilers are facing when dealing with this specific economic sphere.
El trabajo después de la clase obrera
Authors: Accornero Aris , Magna Nino
Published: March 2024

Artículo que indaga sobre el inadecuado tratamiento sociológico de la creciente clase de trabajadores manuales situados fuera de la industria tradicional. Se examinan el papel metodológico e ideológico del concepto ?clase trabajadora? en la teoría marxista. La tradicional asociación marxista de trabajo productivo con trabajo industrial da lugar a una carencia de comprensión sociológica de la energía social de los trabajadores del sector servicios. Además, los trabajadores de fábrica pierden su propia imagen e identidad subjetivas de clase. La pregunta que se plantea es cómo definir correctamente los nuevos conceptos relacionados con el trabajo si el viejo concepto de clase trabajadora ha quedado obsoleto. Central para esta cuestión es la cohesión entre los diferentes grupos de trabajadores.
Identificación dual y autonomía política: los casos de Escocia y Cataluña
Authors: Moreno Fernández Luis
Published: March 2024

Escocia y Cataluña son comunidades subestatales con análogas percepciones, interpretaciones y aspiraciones por la autonomía política. Una mayoría de los ciudadanos de ambas naciones periféricas se adscribe a los ámbitos nacional - regional y nacional - estatal sin exclusiones entre ambos (identificación dual). Gran Bretaña y España son dos Estados nacionales de composición plurinacional que han sido producto de procesos originados por una unión política de carácter dinástico, en vez de procesos unitarios de agregación política. Durante las ultimas décadas, el carácter reivindicativo de los movimientos por la autonomía política en Escocia y Cataluña ha expuesto los problemas de malintegración estatal, al tiempo que ha emplazado a sus respectivas politeyas a articular formas institucionales de autogobierno estable
Las herencias de Kant y de Goethe en el pensamiento de Max Weber
Authors: González García José María
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo parte de dos hipótesis de trabajo para la interpretación de la sociología de Max Weber. La primera toma su punto de apoyo en la filosofía y afirma que sólo podemos entender correctamente a Weber si lo leemos con el trasfondo de la filosofía de Kant. La segunda se apoya en la literatura y sostiene que gran parte de los elementos teóricos que configuran los hallazgos fundamentales de la sociología weberiana son variaciones sobre temas de Goethe. Tanto la lectura de Weber en clave kantiana como la lectura goethiana pueden arrojar nuevas luces sobre la interpretación del fundador de la sociología comprensiva.
Por un "situacionismo sistémico" La teoría de sistemas sociales y el análisis institucional en el estudio de los nuevos movimientos sociales
Authors: Noya Miranda Francisco Javier
Published: March 2024

Es bien sabido que la teoría social y la investigación empírica en ocasiones padecen de un síndrome de indiferencia recíproca. Y así, por ejemplo, en nuestra comunidad científica apenas se dan reflexiones sobre la metodología apropiada de análisis de un objeto tan lábil como los llamados nuevos movimientos sociales (n.m.s.). El autor, tras una discusión somera del concepto de n.m.s. en clave sistémica, sigue la estrategia de establecer tentativamente los prerrequisitos metodológicos de la investigación constructivista de los n.m.s. conjugando el hiperempirismo institucionalista francés con el hiperteoreticismo de los sistemas sociales autopoiéticos en la propuesta de un situacionismo sistémico. El resultado que se alcanza es, parafraseando a Habermas, la postulación del ideal metodológico regulativo de una situación ideal de investigación, la del analizador como hiperciclo situacional, y la determinación de algunos de los parámetros posibles de su validación pragmática.
Nuevas formas de organización del trabajo y de implicación directa en España
Authors: José Castillo Juan , Jiménez Victoria , Santos Maximiano
Published: March 2024

Los autores llevan a cabo un estudio-estado de la cuestión sobre nuevas formas de organización y de implicación directa de los trabajadores en España, cuyas conclusiones provisionales son: la evolución tentativa y experimental de esas innovaciones en muy diversos sectores y tipos de empresas; el carácter no acumulativo de las experiencias; la falta, en muchas ocasiones, de estrategias globales; la distinta implicación en los programas de la alta dirección; la mayor solidez que parece deducirse de la implicación sindical en las estrategias empresariales; la persistencia de rasgos culturales jerárquicos que atraviesan la estructura organizativa de la empresa; y, finalmente, como un rasgo especialmente relevante, la dificultad de concebir la implicación directa como un recurso empresarial.
El particularismo reconsiderado orientación de la acción y contexto institucional
Authors: López Novo Joaquín Pedro
Published: March 2024

Este estudio llama la atención sobre el prejuicio latente en el uso de la idea del "particularismo" en la sociología contemporánea, y analiza las fuentes de dicho prejuicio en la tradición teórica de la sociología de la acción. Recurriendo a la crítica postweberiana de la burocracia, se muestra que tanto el universalismo como el particularismo son categorias equívocas, que abarcan fenómenos de signo muy distinto --benignos y perversos--, y que lo decisivo son los "usos" que los actores sociales hacen de ellos. Finalmente, se recurre a los casos del reclutamiento del profesorado universitario en Italia y en Inglaterra con objeto de explorar la relación existente entre contexto institucional y tipo de particularismo --perverso o benigno.
Herpes simplex keratitis: A brief clinical overview
Authors: Musa Mutali , Enaholo Ehimare , Aluyi-Osa Gladness , Atuanya George Nnamdi , Spadea Leopoldo , Salati Carlo , Zeppieri Marco
Published: March 2024

The aim of our minireview is to provide a brief overview of the diagnosis, clinical aspects, treatment options, management, and current literature available regarding herpes simplex keratitis (HSK). This type of corneal viral infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can affect several tissues, including the cornea. One significant aspect of HSK is its potential to cause recurrent episodes of inflammation and damage to the cornea. After the initial infection, the HSV can establish a latent infection in the trigeminal ganglion, a nerve cluster near the eye. The virus may remain dormant for extended periods. Periodic reactivation of the virus can occur, leading to recurrent episodes of HSK. Factors triggering reactivation include stress, illness, immunosuppression, or trauma. Recurrent episodes can manifest in different clinical patterns, ranging from mild epithelial involvement to more severe stromal or endothelial disease. The severity and frequency of recurrences vary among individuals. Severe cases of HSK, especially those involving the stroma and leading to scarring, can result in vision impairment or even blindness in extreme cases. The cornea's clarity is crucial for good vision, and scarring can compromise this, potentially leading to visual impairment. The management of HSK involves not only treating acute episodes but also implementing long-term strategies to prevent recurrences and attempt repairs of corneal nerve endings via neurotization. Antiviral medications, such as oral Acyclovir or topical Ganciclovir, may be prescribed for prophylaxis. The immune response to the virus can contribute to corneal damage. Inflammation, caused by the body's attempt to control the infection, may inadvertently harm the corneal tissues. Clinicians should be informed about triggers and advised on measures to minimize the risk of reactivation. In summary, the recurrent nature of HSK underscores the importance of both acute and long-term management strategies to preserve corneal health and maintain optimal visual function.
Neural Greenery: Advancement in Plant Leaf Diseases Recognition Using Deep Learning
Authors:   Excel Engineering College,  Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Kumar Sourav
Published: March 2024

Agriculture is the backbone of our country. Large section in our country is highly dependent on agriculture. High production of crop provides global food security. High production largely depends on health of plant. Plant health is greatly affected by pest, climatic condition etc. Thus, early detection of these disease is very necessary to stop further spread of the disease. In this paper, we have proposed a real-time plant leaf disease detection system exploring deep learning techniques. This model is capable of recognizing several types of plant disease using real time data of leave. Our approach utilizes convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to automatically extract relevant features from leaf images, enabling accurate classification of healthy and diseased leaves. Firstly, all enlargement is applied on dataset to increase the sample size. Convolution Neural Network (CNN) is used with several convolution and pooling layers. Botanical community dataset is used to train the model. After training the model, it is examined properly to validate the results. Keywords: Plant Disease, Convolution Neural Network (CNN), Deep Learning, Agriculture, and Botanical community.
A Study On “THE IMPACT OF SELF-HELP GROUPS AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT ON THE SOCIO – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" with reference to Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka State, India
Authors: JYOTHI Dr.ASHA
Published: March 2024

Women are considered the second better half of the society. Constitutionally their role in the society is equal to men. Unfortunately, that is not the reality at least in India. In today’s world, women entrepreneurs are playing very vital role and they have become important part of the global business environment and it’s really important for the sustained economic development and social progress. This paper investigates a women’s self-help group program in one of the areas of Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada. On the basis of this study some suggestions are given to encourage spirit of women empowerment to become a successful entrepreneur. The study has focussed on the social advancement strategies and women's empowerment. Keywords; Capabilities, Self-Help Groups, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment, Tendency painful matching.
IntelliView: An AI Based Mock Interview Platform
Authors: Journal IJSREM
Published: March 2024

The IntelliView initiative represents a pioneering endeavor designed to empower novice job seekers through the integration of state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies. This platform employs a sophisticated blend of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the Deep Face method, introducing a comprehensive framework to redefine interview assessment and augment job application preparation. The primary module facilitates text-based analysis, enabling users to engage with real-time interview questions by entering responses directly into the web interface. Subsequently, advanced algorithms compare users' responses to expected answers, yielding a percentage similarity score and presenting the correct answer. Beyond affording essential interview practice, this feature furnishes constructive feedback, enhancing users' responses and ultimately refining their interview performance. In the second module, IntelliView introduces a dynamic interview environment with video-based analysis. Users respond to inquiries utilizing webcams, enabling the system to meticulously record both verbal responses and facial expressions. Leveraging the Deep Face method, the platform conducts real-time emotion and sentiment analysis, offering users insights into their emotional states throughout interviews. This feedback facilitates the refinement of non-verbal communication skills, empowering candidates to recognize emotional tendencies and adapt interview strategies accordingly. The third module functions as a comprehensive resume builder, employing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to provide diverse templates tailored to individual needs. In summation, IntelliView heralds a transformative paradigm in job application preparation, seamlessly amalgamating technological advancements and human interaction to equip first-time job seekers with the requisite tools for navigating the competitive job market successfully. Key Words: Interview Assessment, DeepFace, NLP, Text- based analysis, Video-based analysis, Resume Builder
Multifactor Authentication System
Authors: Dheeswar Khandavalli , Babu Kummari Kullai , Vidya Ms.M.Queen Mary
Published: March 2024

The multifactor authentication system is a state- of-the-art solution created to improve security protocols across numerous sectors and shield confidential data from unauthorized access. Several layers of authentication are provided by this system, which makes use of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring that only people with the proper authorization can access particular resources or systems. It integrates biometric authentication, including fingerprint, facial, or iris scanning, which ups security because these biological characteristics are personal to each person. This system also uses multi-factor authentication, which combines two or more authentication factors, such as something the user is (a smart card), something they have (a password), or something they know (a password) (biometrics). This combination lessens the possibility of a single point of failure, hence enhancing security. Real-time monitoring, risk-based authentication, and behavioral biometrics are further aspects of the advanced authentication system that help to identify and stop fraudulent actions. Organizations can dramatically reduce security risks, safeguard sensitive data, and adhere to strict regulatory requirements by deploying this solution. The advancedauthentication system, in its whole, is a potent tool in the modern digital environment, protecting important assets with its strong and complex security measures. Keywords: advanced authentication system, security, biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication, real-time monitoring, risk- based authentication,
Analisis Implementasi Transformasi Pelayanan Berbasis Digital Lembaga Keuangan Mikro Syari'ah (Studi Kasus BMT UGT Sidogiri)
Authors: Ahmad Khoiri  , Sulistyowati
Published: March 2024

Fenomena teknologi telah masuk kesegala bidang dan aspek kehidupan manusia tidak terkecuali bidang keuangan, yang dalam hal ini lebih kita kenal dengan digital economics. Hal itu menjadi konsekuensi yang terjadi akibat adanya revolusi industri 4.0. BMT UGT Sidogiri sebagai lembaga keuangan mikro syariah harus terus berupaya mengikuti perkembangan teknologi informasi. BMT UGT Sidogiri memahami bahwa inovasi dan transformasi digital sangat diperlukan di era modern untuk dapat memberikan layanan berkualitas berbasis teknologi digital. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif untuk menjelaskan implementasi transformasi layanan berbasis digital di BMT UGT Sidogiri. Perwujudan Transformasi Layanan Berbasis Digital dari BMT UGT Sidogiri yaitu dengan hadirnya aplikasi UGT Mobile. Mobile UGT adalah fasilitas pelayanan berbasis digital bagi anggota BMT UGT Sidogiri yang memiliki Smartphone untuk untuk dapat mengakese informasi terkait BMT UGT Sidogiri, selain itu anggota juga bisa melakukan transaksi finansial maupun non finansial.
Kualitas Pelayanan dalam Meningkatkan Loyalitas Anggota di Baitul Maal Wa Tamwil
Authors: Ahmadi
Published: March 2024

Pelayanan yang baik dan optimal akan berdampak pada loyalitas anggota untuk selalu konsisten tidak beralih ke lembaga keuangan lain, anggota akan selalu menggunakan produk atau jasanya dan pada nantinya akan merekomendasikan kepada orang lain. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mengisi angket penelitian yang diberikan kepada 60 anggota produk tabungan umum syariah di KSPS BMT UGT Sidogiri Capem Banyuputih Situbondo. Dan teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah koefisien korelasi (R), koefisien determinasi, model regresi, uji F, dan uji t. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dalam penelitian ini, menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan secara simultan terhadap loyalitas anggota. Tidak semua sub variabel kualitas pelayanan secara parsial mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap variabel loyalitas anggota. Variabel bukti fisik, daya tanggap, dan jaminan secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas anggota. Dan dari lima sub variabel kualitas pelayanan yang mempunyai besaran pengaruh paling dominan adalah variabel empati dengan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0,364.
Implementasi Peran Pusat Inkubasi Bisnis Usaha Kecil (PINBUK) dalam Upaya Pengembangan UMKM di lndonesia (Studi Pada UMKM Di Kabupaten Kediri)
Authors: Khairul Wahid  , Sulistyowati
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut mengenai implementasi peran Pusat Inkubasi Bisnis Usaha Kecil (PINBUK) dalam upaya pengembangan UMKM di Kabupaten Kediri. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif yang dipadukan dengan teknik deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini didasarkan pada keberadaan PINBUK (Pusat Inkubasi Bisnis Usaha Kecil) secara umum. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah inkubasi bisnis perguruan tinggi sebagai bagian dari PINBUK  perannya tidak dapat dipisahkan dalam hal pengembangan UMKM di Kabupaten Kediri. Keberadaan inkubasi bisnis perguruan tinggi ini telah memberikan peran sebagai fasilitator bagi perkembangan UMKM di Kabupaten Kediri dengan memberikan pelatihan, pendampingan, dan bantuan kepada UMKM dalam mencari sumber pendanaan agar UMKM dapat mengakses dana tersebut untuk mengembangkan usahanya.
PEMBAGIAN HARTA BERSAMA DARI PERKAWINAN CAMPURAN WARGA INDONESIA DAN MALAYSIA
Authors: Fikri Manaf Mahardhika
Published: March 2024

Seperti halnya ikatan perkawinan, perceraian antara pasangan suami istri juga menimbulkan akibat hukum. Salah satu akibat hukum perceraian yang riskan terhadap sengketa adalah harta bersama. Fenomena sengketa memperebutkan harta bersama antara suami istri pasca perceraian menimbulkan keresahan penulis. Penulis tertarik untuk membandingkan konsepsi harta bersama antara dua negara, yaitu Indonesia dan Malaysia, khususnya negara Malaysia bagian Selangor dan Melaka. Pemilihan dua negara ini dikarenakan kedua negara memiliki kesamaan dalam beberapa hal, yaitu dari segi agama, geografi, iklim dan kemiripan rumpun. Tujuan dari tulisan ini adalah untuk bagaimana perbandingan konsepsi harta bersama di Indonesia dan negara bagian Malaysia yaitu Selangor dan Melaka. Metode penelitian dalam kajian ini menggunakan metode kepustakaan dengan pendekatan komparatif, yaitu mengumpulkan data, membandingkan data yang didapatkan dan memaparkan hasilnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aturan harta bersama di Indonesia menunjukkan bahwa harta di bagi secara seimbang. Sementara di Malaysia menunjukkan bahwa pembagian harta bersama lebih melihat terhadap kontribusi yang dilakukan oleh kedua belah pihak.
IMPLEMENTASI PENGEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTURAL DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Mohamad Solihin  , Muhammad Hendra Firmansyah
Published: March 2024

The current education situation in Indonesia is no longer adequate for people who havediverse and more than one culture. Therefore, change or transformation is needed in theeducation domain in Indonesia, by adopting the concept of multicultural education as analternative to education that only follows one culture.The importance of multicultural education has received a positive response in several casesand is strengthened by Law of the Republic of Indonesia no. 20 of 2003 concerning theNational Education System. This law includes human rights values as an integral part of thenational education system, upholds the principles of justice, and emphasizes the importanceof respecting human rights, religious values, cultural values, and the nation's culturaldiversity.So, the implementation of education requires and requires a curriculum that hasmulticultural values. These values must be the main basis for planning, implementing andevaluating curricula in various educational institutions, including schools, madrasas andIslamic boarding schools. Islamic religious education also has an important role in instillingthe values of multiculturalism in students, which are based on the teachings of the Koranand hadith. This teaching has the potential to form students who have faith in God Almighty.Apart from that, the aim of implementation and values in learning Islamic religious educationis to help students develop knowledge and behavior both in individual and social life.
Preplant Herbicide Programs for the Control of Multiple-Herbicide-Resistant Waterhemp in No-Till Corn
Authors: Soltani Nader , Willemse Christian A. , Sikkema Peter H.
Published: March 2024

Multiple-herbicide-resistant (MHR) waterhemp has been confirmed in 18 Ontario counties. A total of four experiments were conducted in commercial fields with MHR waterhemp in 2020 and 2021 to evaluate preplant (PP) herbicide tank mixtures for control of MHR waterhemp in no-till corn. There was minimal visible corn injury from the herbicide treatments evaluated. At 2 WAA, all herbicide tank mixtures provided greater than 90% control of MHR waterhemp except for pyroxasulfone/carfentrazone + atrazine which controlled MHR waterhemp 85%. At 12 WAA, S-metolachlor/mesotrione/atrazine, S-metolachlor/mesotrione/bicyclopyrone/atrazine, and diflufenican + atrazine + flufenacet controlled MHR waterhemp 86, 91, and 98%, respectively; all other herbicide tank mixtures provided 65 to 83% control. At 8 WAA, S-metolachlor/mesotrione/bicyclopyrone/atrazine and diflufenican + atrazine + flufenacet reduced MHR waterhemp density 97 and 100%, respectively similar to the weed-free control; all other herbicide tank mixtures reduced MHR waterhemp density 64 to 96%. At 8 WAA, S-saflufenacil/dimethenamid-P + mesotrione, S-metolachlor/mesotrione/atrazine, tembotrione + dicamba + flufenacet, metolachlor/mesotrione/bicyclopyrone/atrazine, and diflufenican + atrazine + flufenacet reduced MHR waterhemp biomass 96, 97, 98, 98, and 100%, respectively; all other herbicide tank mixtures reduced MHR waterhemp biomass 72 to 93%. MHR waterhemp interference reduced corn yield 80% in this study. All herbicide tank mixtures resulted in corn yield that was similar to the weed-free control. Among the herbicide tank mixtures evaluated S-metolachlor/mesotrione/bicyclopyrone/atrazine and diflufenican + atrazine + flufenacet provided the greatest control of MHR waterhemp in no-till corn.
A REPRESENTAÇÃO SIMBÓLICA DO PROFANO E DO SAGRADO EM "MADAME BOVARY", DE GUSTAVE FLAUBERT
Authors: Lorenz Martins Rosemari , Conte Daniel , Volmer Lovani
Published: March 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as ações da protagonista Emma, tendo como base sua realidade religiosa, que dá origem a uma série de atitudes consideradas sagradas ou profanas, e sua representação simbólica na obra Madame Bovary de Gustave Flaubert. O estudo é fundamentado em pesquisas bibliográficas, incluindo as contribuições do filósofo Gilles Lipovestsky e de Mircea Eliade. No que diz respeito aos resultados, destaca-se a forte influência da Igreja na definição do papel da mulher na sociedade da época, e constata-se que as ações de Emma Bovary estão impregnadas de valores, experiências e vivências religiosas, moldando seu comportamento em todos os aspectos de sua existência. Isso é especialmente evidente no desejo do sujeito religioso de habitar exclusivamente um mundo santificado, ou seja, um espaço sagrado.
PAIXÃO, CIÚME OBSESSIVO E MORTE
Authors: Mantarro Callipo Daniela
Published: March 2024

Leôncio, o vilão da Escrava Isaura (1831)  e Frollo, o diabólico arquidiácono do Corcunda de Notre Dame (1875) têm em comum o fato de se apaixonarem por moças que não correspondem a seus sentimentos. Ambas as personagens demonstram um sentimento de posse em relação às jovens, sentimento este acompanhado de um ciúme obsessivo e doentio, que provocará morte e sofrimento. Tomando-se como base os conceitos de Literatura Comparada, este artigo tem por objetivo confrontar os vilões Leôncio e Frollo, destacando suas semelhanças e diferenças no que concerne à paixão e ao ciúme que levarão a um desfecho fatal nos dois romances. As reflexões apontam que Victor Hugo criou um vilão mais complexo, cuja duplicidade confunde o leitor , enquanto Bernardo Guimarães desenvolveu um antagonista estereotipado, que não se modifica ao longo da narrativa e não desperta a empatia daquele que lê.