bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Utjecaj zidova za zaštitu od buke na sigurnost vozača autocesta u BiH
Authors: Veladžić Asmin , Veladžić Aida , Bajramović Emir
Published: April 2023

Najveći izvor buke u urbanim okruženjima je promet koji stvara čak 80 % buke. Iz tog razloga, u Bosni i Hercegovini, ali i regiji, postoji niz propisa, smjernica i zakona donesenih zbog smanjenja buke i negativnih efekata koje buka ima na ljude i okoliš. Ovaj stručni rad, pored općih podataka o buci, prezentira relevantne propise i zakonski okvir u Europskoj uniji i Bosni i Hercegovini. Analizirani su i akcijski planovi za zaštitu od buke te predstavljeni svi čimbenici i mjere za zaštitu od buke u prometu. Prilikom projektiranja objekata za zaštitu od buke, u obzir se moraju uzeti različiti parametri poput okoliša, geografskih karakteristika terena, vremenskih uvjeta, postojeće infrastrukture, vrste i namjene prometnica i sl. Rad također analizira aspekte koji se moraju uzeti u obzir prilikom odabira i izgradnje objekata za zaštitu od buke te način na koji oni mogu utjecati na sigurnost sudionika u prometu i korisnike objekata koji se nalaze blizu prometnica. Ovi efekti prikazani su na primjerima iz prakse u regiji te Bosni i Hercegovini. Kao otvoreno pitanje, tematiziran je nedovoljno istražen sigurnosni potencijal objekata za zaštitu od buke.
Эволюция коллективов в металлической музыке: между творчеством и коммерцией
Authors: Prokudin D. E.
Published: April 2023

In the consumer society, music turns into an entire industry that brings a lot of money. Having originated as an underground and being a cultural phenomenon of the last quarter of the XX century, heavy metal music finaly joined the music industry and was fully commercialized. However, metal groups are the most creative groups that compose and perform their own works themselves. The emerging contradictions between creativity and commercial success affect the fate of these groups, their creative development. At the same time, they can both maintain popularity, that is, the commitment of their fans, and lose it. In this study, based on the analysis of the commercial success of albums of some representatives of the direction of heavy metal music, I identified the main trends in the development of the creative path of these collectives, and I proposed the main archetypes of metal groups. I was taken as empirical data the most authoritative charts of the Billboard Top 200 (USA) and UK Albums Chart (UK) sales of music albums.
Ongoing Program Performance Information Systems and Program Evaluation in the Government of Canada
Authors: Mayne John
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Les systèmes d'information sur la performance des programmes n'ont pas donné, dans bien des cas, les résultats attendus, et cela parce qu'on n'a pas mis le soin voulu pour déterminer quels étaient les renseignements nécessaires et qui avait besoin de ces renseignements, et pour établir le lien entre ces éléments et les diverses caractéristiques des renseignements périodiques par rapport aux renseignements permanents. L'information permanente est appropriée pour les besoins de la gestion et du contrôle directs des programmes, et pour l'imputabilité des gestionnaires. Elle ne se prête pas très bien à l'utilisation comme intrant des décisions de stratégie ou de ressourcement d'envergure. L'information périodique, notamment celle qui est fournie par l‘évaluation des programmes, convient à l'utilisation pour la prise de décisions de stratégie ainsi qu‘à la préparation des comptes à rendre au Cabinet et au Parlement au sujet des programmes. Cette information par contre ne convient pas très bien à la gestion et au contrôle de programme. Pour qu'ils servent avec efficacité, les systèmes d'information sur la performance des programmes au sein du gouvernement doivent faire une distinction bien nette entre ces modes d'utilisation, décider du type d'information qui est approprié, et procéder avec parcimonie en ce qui a trait à la nature et à la quantité de l'information produite.
Program Evaluation and Health Policy: Nix, Knack and Nexus
Authors: Manga Pran
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Results of program evaluations in the health field are often ignored or under utilized by health policy decision-makers and by program managers. The paper discusses several reasons for this phenomenon. It is suggested that if program evaluators are to make a positive contribution to changing the design and operation of health programs and the nature and specifics of health policies, they must be cognizant of the reasons for the lack of use of program evaluations to date and be willing to modify their program evaluations accordingly.
The Collinearity Problem in Regression-Discontinuity Models
Authors: Eaton Frank E. , Smith Douglas A.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The article addresses the issue of collinearity in regression-discontinuity models, as raised by a recent book review in this Journal. It examines the causes of collinearity between the constant term in the model and a dichotomous explanatory variable that indicates participation in a program being evaluated. It shows that removal of the constant does not solve the collinearity probelm but in fact may bias the estimated program impact. Collinearity can truly be overcome only by collecting more data (of an appropriate kind).
Monitoring and Evaluating Community Action Projects: A Case Study
Authors: Ogborne Alan C. , Faveri Mario
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Community action projects undertaken by the staff of the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario aim to involve community members in establishing or improving programs and policies concerning the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. This article describes ways in which such projects are monitored and evaluated. All projects have a built-in evaluation component that yields information on target groups, clients, inputs and the programs and policies established or improved as a result of the project. For some projects this component assesses the impacts of new or improved services or policies on target groups. The impacts of the Foundation's community action projects are also evaluated in projects conducted by Foundation scientists. Some advantages and limitations of these arrangements are considered.
Auditing Systems and Practices Relating to Effectiveness of Operations in Federal Crown Corporations
Authors: Soper Nancy , Moenting Henno
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Recent changes to the Financial Administration Act (F.A.A.) introduced a requirement for value-for-money audits of federal Crown corporations through a process called "special examination". A special examination is designed to result in an opinion by the examiner as to whether there is reasonable assurance that there are no significant deficiencies in the systems and practices maintained by the corporation to provide reasonable assurance that its assets are safeguarded and controlled, its resources are managed economically and efficiently and its operations are carried out effectively. This paper explores the examination requirements relating to the effectiveness of operations by reviewing the background to the legislation, clarifying the meaning of "effective operations" in this context and identifying the types of systems and practices that contribute to effectiveness. The paper concludes that a results-based approach would be most direct with respect to giving an opinion on the adequacy of systems and practices maintained to provide reasonable assurance of effective operations, Consequently such an approach can benefit from the skills and methods associated with program evaluation and effectiveness auditing. In addition, it is likely that the implementation of this legislation will focus increased attention on the essential role that evaluation and performance measurement can play within the Crown corporations themselves.
Utilization Isn't Everything
Authors: Holley Heather , Arboleda-Florez Julio
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article examines an unanticipated problem associated with the successful implementation of the “utilization-focused” method of evaluation described by Patton. The study involved the development and evaluation of a suicide screening instrument for use by the Alberta Solicitor General's Department. To maximize the possibility that these results would be useful, a utilization-focused approach was adopted. We will describe the evolution of the project over a series of stages, from identifying stakeholders to preparing a final report. Although this method improved utilization of results, the enthusiasm generated created a Hawthorne effect, making it difficult to meet the study's original objective of assessing the validity of the screening process. We discuss the process rather than the content of this evaluation, and the problems encountered, in a way that highlights some of the inevitable trade-offs involved in applied research
The Evaluation of Public Applied Research Laboratories
Authors: Anderson Frances , Dalpé Robert
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Evaluation of science and technology policies often poses major problems. Our focal point will be one of the most important public interventions in science and technology: public laboratories. A brief historical overview of the political context surrounding the evaluation of public applied research laboratories in Canada and in Quebec is presented as well as an examination of various methods available to evaluate these laboratories and the principal problems which confront evaluators. The paper concludes by proposing a method by which production and diffusion of knowledge of a public research laboratory can be measured. The method uses bibliometric, scientometric and other techniques.
The sonnet “Le vierge, le vivace et le bel aujourd’hui…” by s. Mallarmé in the translational interpretation of V. Bryusov
Authors: Li Polina Viktorovna
Published: April 2023

The article discusses the V. Bryusov’s translation reception of the poem by S. Mallarmé “Le vierge, le vivace et le bel aujourd’hui…”. The sonnet is an example of symbolist art, headed by S. Mallarmé in France, and first introduced to the Russian literary tradition by V. Bryusov. The analysis of the embodiment of S. Mallarmé’s poetic images in V. Bryusov’s translation is also important because both authors are renowned for their significant contribution to the world literature. S. Mallarmé created a new poetic language and was proclaimed a “prince of poets”, whereas V. Bryusov’s versatile creative work as well as publicism and translations earned him a status of the master of Russian symbolism. Currently there are more Russian translations of the sonnet “The Swan”, rather than any other language, and the very first one also belongs to V. Bryusov. The article considers the third and most well-known translation, the first to be named “The Swan”. The comparative analysis of the original text of the sonnet and its translation allows to identify the specificity of Bryusov’s perception of S. Mallarmé’s poetry and the peculiarities of the poetics of Russian symbolism.
Information Potential and Representativeness of The First General Population Census Of 1897 in The Bessarab Province
Authors: Gavriliuk Nataliia Pavlovna
Published: April 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the practice of preparing and conducting the First General Population Census in 1897 on the territory of the Bessarabian province. The research area was not chosen by chance and is connected with the events of today, namely the practice of determining the language of communication and functioning on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The relevance of the study is beyond doubt, since, to study the composition of the population, the dynamics of the population and national composition, the social picture of the region, primary sources and their analysis by contemporaries of the First General Census of the Russian Empire are used, which allows answering some provocative questions of modern historians and politicians. The identification of the subjects, methods and stages of the census makes it possible to clarify the specifics of this approach in relation to the Russian Empire, since the methods and technologies for conducting population censuses borrowed in Europe required revision and adjustment, taking into account the realities of the Russian Empire. One cannot but agree that the results of the census have many shortcomings, in particular, in terms of the ethnic composition of the population, social groups and categories, the language of communication, the occupations of the inhabitants of the Bessarabian province, which is explained by the very organization of the census, the lack of qualified personnel, insufficient funding, etc. d. But, at the same time, it must be taken into account that for their time these were the necessary data and indicators that subsequently made it possible to determine the policy of the central government on the ground and in particular with regard to Bessarabia – the territory of which for many years was under the control of the Ottoman Empire and around which geopolitical disputes.
Роль іонізуючого випромінювання у виникненні та розвитку цукрового діабету типу 2
Authors: Dombrovska N. S.
Published: April 2023

Проведений аналіз результатів клінічних, епідеміологічних та експериментальних досліджень дозволяє дійти висновку, що вплив іонізуючого випромінювання у широкому діапазоні доз при різних режимах (гостре, фракціоноване, хронічне) та типів опромінення (загальне зовнішнє та внутрішнє, зумовлене надходженням радіонуклідів, або їх поєднання) може бути фактором ризику розвитку цукрового діабету типу 2.
Співвідношення інсуліноподібного фактора росту-1 та показників стану вуглеводного обміну у хворих з поєднаним перебігом артеріальної гіпертензії та цукрового діабету типу 2
Authors: Pyvovarov O. V. , Zhuravlyova L. V.
Published: April 2023

Проведено оцінку ролі соматомедину інсуліноподібного фактора росту-1 у прогнозуванні розвитку цукрового діабету (ЦД) типу 2. Встановлено кореляційні взаємозв’язки між рівнем соматомедину інсуліноподібного фактора росту-1 у крові та показниками стану вуглеводного обміну. Найвищий середній рівень інсуліноподібного фактора росту-1 у крові спостерігали серед хворих з поєднаним перебігом артеріальної гіпертензії (АГ) та ЦД типу 2. У всіх групах виявлено прямий кореляційний зв’язок між рівнем інсуліноподібного фактора росту-1 у крові та величиною індексу НОМА-ІR. Найвище значення коефіцієнта кореляції було у хворих з поєднаним перебігом АГ та ЦД типу 2.
Правове регулювання обов’язкової госпіталізації хворого до протитуберкульозного диспансеру в Україні
Authors: Pohrebniak O. S.
Published: April 2023

Досліджено правову підгрунтя справ про надання медичної допомоги в примусовому порядку. Проаналізовано зарубіжне законодавство у сфері примусового медичного лікування. Сформульовано умови, за яких можлива примусова госпіталізація до протитуберкульозного диспансеру. Обґрунтовано, що справи про примусову госпіталізацію до протитуберкульозного диспансеру слід розглядати винятково в судовому порядку. Сформульовано ряд висновків та рекомендацій з удосконалення законодавства у сфері регулювання надання медичної допомоги в примусовому порядку.
Связь уровня асимметричного диметиларгинина с модифицируемыми и немодифицируемыми факторами сердечно-сосудистого риска, выраженностью атеросклеротического поражения коронарных сосудов
Authors: Zhuravlyova L. , Lopina N.
Published: April 2023

Изучали связь уровня асимметричного диметиларгинина (АДМА) с модифицируемыми и немодифицируемыми факторами сердечно-сосудистого риска и с выраженностью атеросклеротического поражения коронарных сосудов. Выявлено, что у больных ишемической болезнью сердца (ИБС) по сравнению с группой контроля был достоверно повышен уровень АДМА. У больных сахарным диабетом (СД) отмечалось достоверное повышение уровня АДМА при более тяжёлом поражении коронарных артерий. Установлены корреляционные связи АДМА с возрастом, длительностью СД и ИБС, уровнем гликозилированного гемоглобина, показателями липидного обмена, выраженностью по- ражения коронарных артерий. Выявлено влияние дисфункции эндотелия на развитие и прогрессирование атеросклероза.
Хронічна імунна тромбоцитопенія і вагітність
Authors: Vygovska Y. I. , Buzherak N. F. , Orel V. G. , Dyakiv G. L. , Shevchenko L. V. , Vygovska O. J. , Voytsitskyy J. V.
Published: April 2023

У статті описано роль генів PPaR-γ та apoB, що впливають на ліпідний метаболізм, з розвитком прееклампсії різного ступеня вираженості та відносні шанси на виникнення даної патології за можливості носійства мутантних алелів і генотипів. Проаналізова- но зв’язок фактора індексу маси тіла з атерогенними показниками, визначеними протягом II гестаційного триместру і генотипами 34Cg+34gg за геном PРaR-γ та ins/ del+del/del за геном apoB й можливості розгляду даних факторів як вірогідних предикторів розвитку даного патологічного стану в період вагітності.
Мультидисциплінарна допомога вагітним та породіллям з кардіальною патологією в Україні
Authors: Siromakha S. O.
Published: April 2023

Відповідно до європейських клінічних настанов 2011 р., в нашій країні на базі академічних інститутів у 2013 р. сформовано мультидисциплінарну команду для надання міжсекторальної допомоги вагітним з патологією серцево-судинної системи. Така стратегія ґрунтується на засадах доказової медицини та величезному практичному досвіді вітчизняних кардіохірургів. Основним завданням є покращання надання медичної допомоги, зменшення показників материнської та дитячої смертності, інвалідизації. В статті наведено досвід міжсекторальної взаємодії фахівців ДУ «Національний інститут серцево-судинної хірургії ім. М. М. Амосова НАМН України» і ДУ «Інститут педіатрії, акушерства і гінекології НАМН України» з надання допомоги, в тому числі і невідкладної, саме такій «специфічній» групі пацієнтів у 2014 р. Визначені принципи стратифікації кардіоваскулярного та перинатального ризиків, показання до спільного спостереження та тактичні особливості ведення вагітних з кардіальною патологією, визначені програми для подальшого дослідження.
Study of Infant Health Care using IoT Devices:Future Scope and Challenges
Authors: Mahdi Hiba Salah
Published: April 2023

The IoT is quickly emerging as the most revolutionary exciting technology available today. It is a computer procedure in which sensors are used to create or support communication. IoT has become particularly effective in the healthcare sector in recent years, helping to raise the standard of patient care. Giving every member health help is crucial because health problems are becoming more prevalent. Due to their hectic lives, people today often neglect to take care of their health. Some individuals don't even care for their health. The patient's digital identification has been maintained by the healthcare system, which only recently began to communicate with IoT devices. Because mobile apps have increased doctor-patient communication, IoT in healthcare has been increasingly effective in recent years. Companies create these apps so that doctors can keep tabs on their patients' health. If any problems emerge, the doctor approaches the patient and provides the necessary treatment. Parents' top worry is that their children will pass away at any moment; hence this thesis lays a specific emphasis on neonatal healthcare.Therefore, the traditional approaches to baby care are first explored in this thesis. The patient's health can then be monitored using an experimental setup that is then designed and put into action. A commercial product that continuously monitors a baby's heartbeat, oxygen levelsand sleeping position has been found during this evaluation. If the infant has any issues, the information will get to the smartphone application, which was developed by a company and sold. The recorded data is then examined by conducting a sample field test on a baby. The mobile device receives data after analysis, and with help of a base station, processes it.
Application of Quality Function Deployment for the Design & Development of Consumer Cosmetic PackagingBottle
Authors: Oktora Adriyani , Amrina Uly
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this research is to be able to provide alternative product design updates that are acceptable to consumers. The method to be used is the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) approach. QFD is a structured product planning and development method, to clearly determine the desired consumer needs and then carry out systematic calculations, ultimately produce products that can satisfy consumers. The results of this study obtained the highest rating value was the technical response of the packaging design with a value of 400.00, then in second place with a value of 162.96 namely the strength of the packaging material, the selection of packaging materials and the quality of packaging.
Chronic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea as an initial presentation of chordoma: illustrative case
Authors: Prather Kiana Y. , Shi Helen H. , McKinney Kibwei A. , Dunn Ian F.
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND

Skull base chordomas are typically extradural and present with cranial nerve deficits, headache, and visual disturbances. Clival chordoma involving the dura and presenting as a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is extremely rare and can be mistaken for other skull base lesions. Here the authors present a case of chordoma with an unusual presentation.

OBSERVATIONS

A 43-year-old female who presented with clear nasal drainage was diagnosed with CSF rhinorrhea secondary to a clival defect previously thought to be ecchordosis physaliphora. The patient subsequently developed bacterial meningitis and underwent endoscopic, endonasal, transclival gross-total resection of the lesion with repair of the dural defect. Pathology revealed brachyury-positive chordoma. She received adjuvant proton beam radiotherapy and has remained stable for 2 years.

LESSONS

Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea can occur as a rare primary presentation of clival chordoma, requiring careful radiological interpretation and a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. Chordoma cannot be reliably differentiated from benign notochordal lesions based on imaging alone; thus, intraoperative exploration and immunohistochemistry play key roles. Clival lesions presenting with CSF rhinorrhea should undergo prompt resection to facilitate diagnosis and prevent complications. Future studies on connections between chordoma and benign notochordal lesions may help to establish management guidelines.
ОЦІНЮВАННІ ПОТЕНЦІЙНОЇ ПРИВАБЛИВОСТІ ЗОВНІШНІХ РИНКІВ ЗБУТУ ВИСОКОМАРЖИНАЛЬНИХ МОЛОЧНИХ ПРОДУКТІВ
Authors: Popko O. V.
Published: April 2023

Метою наукового дослідження є вивчення потенційної привабливості ринків збуту для експорту вітчизняних високомаржинальних молочних продуктів. Представлено аналітичний інструментарій оцінювання потенційної привабливості ринків збуту для експорту, який ґрунтується на використанні методу таксономії та передбачає виконання послідовних етапів, включаючи ідентифікацію ключових критеріїв визначення перспективності країн для поставок високомаржинальних молочних продуктів, формування матриці вхідних показників, процедуру стандартизації ключових факторів оцінювання перспективності ринків збуту, розрахунок інтегрального коефіцієнта потенційної привабливості країн-імпортерів. Проведено рівневу кількісну оцінку потенційної привабливості найбільш перспективних зовнішніх ринків збуту.
УПРАВЛІННЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЮ БЕЗПЕКОЮ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА: СУТНІСТЬ, ПРИНЦИПИ, ПРОБЛЕМИ
Authors: Zaiachkivska O. V.
Published: April 2023

У статті розглядається сутність поняття «економічна безпека підприємства» та різні підходи до його трактування. Теоретико-методологічну основу дослідження складають праці вітчизняних та зарубіжних науковців. Визначено принципи  забезпечення економічної безпеки підприємства. Новизна дослідження полягає у систематизації та обґрунтуванні основних принципів забезпечення економічної безпеки підприємства. Запропоновано напрями посилення, зміцнення фінансового стану підприємства, які дадуть можливість посилити економічну безпеку, підвищити ефективність господарювання та  досягти достатнього потенціалу розвитку.
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis among Chronic Liver Disease Patients with Ascites Admitted to the Department of Medicine of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Mahato Tarkeshwor , Sharma Yubaraj , Thapa Suman
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Chronic liver disease is a common problem worldwide. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a dreaded complication and has high in-hospital mortality. Few studies have been done about the prevalence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and associated clinical and biochemical features in a hospital-based population. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in chronic liver disease patients with ascites admitted to Department of Medicine in a tertiary care centre.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among patients with chronic liver disease with ascites admitted to the Department of Medicine of a tertiary care centre between 18 March 2021 to 28 February 2022 after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: PMM2103161493). Convenience sampling method was used. Diagnostic paracentesis was done in every such patient. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.
Results: Among 157 patients, the prevalence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis was 46 (29.29%) (22.17-36.41, 95% Confidence Interval). The most common presenting symptom was pain abdomen seen in 29 (63.04%).
Conclusions: The prevalence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in chronic liver disease patients with ascites was similar to studies done in similar settings. Clinicians should be aware that it can present with or without abdominal pain.
A NEW MODEL ON BENTHIC FORAMINIFER IMAGE CLASSIFICATION AND DEFINITIONS BASED ON CONVENTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK (CNN)
Authors: YAYAN Kübra , YAYAN Uğur
Published: April 2023

Fossil studies are of great importance in order to observe the change of living species over the years, to make inferences by using the information provided by the observed species, and to understand the developing and changing structure of the world we live in over the years. However, the examination and interpretation of fossil specimens is a complex and long process. Artificial intelligence studies have begun to be applied to this field in order to facilitate the working methods of paleontologists. The detection and classification of fossil specimens with the aid of computers simplifies this process as much as possible compared to manual classification processes and reduces foreign dependency for fossil assemblages for which paleontologists are not experts. To achieve this, 9 benthic foraminiferal species and non-foraminiferal sample photographs from a selected dataset were used. In this study, a new method developed for the classification of benthic foraminifera using deep convolutional neural networks, reaching higher accuracy than the results in the literature, is presented. With this method, at least 70% accuracy rates were achieved in the test results of the trained system. This study, which reached high accuracy rates with a new method, has created a successful development for the branch of paleontology in the use of artificial intelligence in microfossil identification.
TOZALTI ARK KAYNAK (SAW) YÖNTEMİNDE KAYNAK GENİŞLİĞİNİN TAGUCHİ METODUYLA OPTİMİZASYONU
Authors: ŞIK Aydın , AKAY Ali , BİNGÖL Turabi
Published: April 2023

Dikey karıştırıcılı öğütücüler, çeşitli maden cevherinin ekonomik olarak öğütülmesinde kullanılırlar. Karıştırma vidası öğütme haznesinin üstüne dik eksenli çalışacak şekilde yataklanması yapılır. Öğütücü karıştırma sırasında oluşan zorlanmalara karşı mukavim olması ve rijitliğini koruması istenir. Bu nedenle parçalar birleştirilirken en iyi kaynak yöntemi seçilmelidir. Kaynaklı birleştirmelerde tüm kaynak işlemleri, istenen kaynak dikişi parametreleri, minimum bozulma ile mükemmel mekanik özellikler ile kaynaklı bir bağlantı elde etmek amacıyla kullanılır. Tozaltı Ark Kaynağı (SAW) işlemi, kolay uygulanabilirliği, yüksek akım yoğunluğu ve aynı anda birden fazla tel kullanarak büyük miktarda kaynak metali biriktirme kabiliyeti nedeniyle geniş endüstriyel uygulama alanı bulmaktadır. Özellikle aşınmış parçaları onarabilme özelliğinden dolayı imalatta çokça uygulanmaktadır. Kaliteli bir bağlantı elde etmek için, SAW’ın çeşitli proses parametrelerinin incelenmesi ve kaynak kalitesini iyileştirmek için hassas bir şekilde seçilmesi gerekir. SAW, daha sonra kaynak kalitesini etkileyen biriktirme hızı, seyreltme ve sertlik gibi performans çıktılarını etkileyen çok sayıda proses parametresi ile karakterize edilir. . Bu nedenle vida yapraklarının mile kaynağı SAW yöntemi ile yapılmıştır.

SAW makinesi ile kaynak yapılmış deney numuneleri Taguchi'nin deney tasarımına göre veriler toplanmış ve sürecin girdi-çıktı ilişkilerini kurmak için varyans (ANOVA) ve regrasyon analizi yapılmıştır. Optimum kaynak parametrelerini belirlemek için ANN modellerine dayalı optimizasyon prosedürlerini kullanan iyi bir dikiş geometrisi elde edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu tekniklerden elde edilen optimize edilmiş değerler deneysel sonuçlarla karşılaştırılmış ve sunulmuştur.
ÖĞRENCİ-PROJE ATAMA PROBLEMİNDE FARKLI GRUP KARARLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: TABANSIZ Gülveren , SEBATLI SAĞLAM Aslı , ÇAVDUR Fatih
Published: April 2023

Öğrenci-Proje Atama (ÖPA), genel olarak, çeşitli kriterlerin dikkate alınmasıyla öğrenci-proje gruplarının oluşturmasını ve bu gruplara projelerin atanmasını içeren çok-kriterli bir problem olarak tanımlanabilir. Bu çalışmada, problemin çözümü için üç aşamadan oluşan bir yaklaşım önerilmektedir. Yakın tarihli başka bir çalışmada geliştirilmiş olan bir 0-1 tamsayılı-hedef programlama formülasyonundan adapte edilmiş olan matematiksel programlama modeliyle, çalışmanın ilk aşamasında çeşitli kriterler dikkate alınarak öğrenci-proje gruplarının oluşturulması gerçekleştirilmektedir. Söz konusu kriterler ise (i) bir gruptaki öğrenci sayısı, (ii) genel akademik not ortalaması (GANO) değeri, (iii) yabancı dil, (iv) bilgisayar programlama, (v) genel ofis yazılımları ve (vi) veri tabanı yönetimi yetenekleridir. Sonraki aşamada, grup-proje eşleştirmeleri gerçekleştirilmeden önce, oluşturulan grupların proje tercihleri için grup üyelerinin farklı bakış açılarını yansıtan grup kararları belirlenmektedir. Son olarak, öğrenci-proje gruplarının proje tercihlerine yönelik olarak oluşturulan grup kararları kullanılarak bir 0-1 tamsayılı program ile grup-proje atamaları gerçekleştirilmektedir. Çalışmanın literatüre olan katkısı, önerilen üç aşamalı yaklaşımla, grup kararlarının dikkate alınarak ÖPA probleminin çözülmesi şeklinde özetlenebilir. Böylelikle, farklı bakış açılarına sahip çok sayıdaki öğrencinin tercihleri, ÖPA sürecinde önemli bir kriter olan tercih kriteri için yansız ve tek bir grup kararı olarak ele alınabilmektedir. Önerilen yaklaşım, akademik bir kurumdaki gerçek bir ÖPA problemine uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar, ilgili literatürde bulunan diğer atama yaklaşımlarının sonuçları ile çeşitli performans parametreleri açısından karşılaştırılmıştır ve kriterlerin performans skorlarında ortalama %9 oranında iyileşme olduğu gözlenmiştir.
MULTIPLE CLASSIFICATION OF BRAIN TUMORS FOR EARLY DETECTION USING A NOVEL CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK MODEL
Authors: ÇELİK Muhammed , İNİK Özkan
Published: April 2023

Brain tumors can have very dangerous and fatal effects if not diagnosed early. These are diagnosed by specialized doctors using biopsy samples taken from the brain. This process is exhausting and wastes doctors' time too much. Researchers have been working to develop a quick and accurate way for identifying and classifying brain tumors in order to overcome these drawbacks. Computer-assisted technologies are utilized to support doctors and specialists in making more efficient and accurate decisions. Deep learning-based methods are one of these technologies and have been used extensively in recent years. However, there is still a need to explore architectures with higher accuracy performance. For this purpose, in this paper proposed a novel convolutional neural network (CNN) which has twenty-four layers to multi-classify brain tumors from brain MRI images for early diagnosis. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model, various comparisons and tests were carried out. Three different state-of-the-art CNN models were used in the comparison: AlexNet, ShuffleNet and SqueezeNet. At the end of the training, proposed model is achieved highest accuracy of 92.82% and lowest loss of 0.2481. In addition, ShuflleNet determines the second highest accuracy at 90.17%. AlexNet has the lowest accuracy at 80.5% with 0.4679 of loss. These results demonstrate that the proposed CNN model provides greater precision and accuracy than the state-of-art CNN models.
EVALUATION OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN TERMS OF CAPACITY: THE CASE OF ISTANBUL, ANKARA, AND KOCAELI
Authors: ÖZGÜL Selami Yurdan , BAYAZIT Yıldırım
Published: April 2023

Global population growth is increasing the pressure on water resources day by day. At the same time, changes in land use, especially due to increased urbanization, affect hydrological processes. Considering both population and urbanization, the management of water resources with the right planning becomes inevitable. In this study, the worst-case scenario was handled and it was investigated how much more the city could meet its water needs if the drinking water treatment plants in the provinces of Istanbul, Ankara and Kocaeli were operating at full capacity. In the analyzes handled with the current water losses, the population projections and the future change in the per capita water need are revealed. According to the results obtained, it was determined that when the existing drinking water treatment plants in Istanbul are used at full capacity, there may be water shortages in 2039. Under the same conditions, it was determined that Ankara would not be able to meet its water needs in 2036. In Kocaeli, it was determined that in 2031, the existing facilities will be insufficient for the water demand. The results of the study showed that the necessary measures should be taken immediately for the water crisis, which is expected to be one of the most important problems of our country in the future.
KAYNAK KISITLI ÇOKLU İNŞAAT PROJELERİNDE WIEST YÖNTEMİYLE İŞGÜCÜ KAYNAKLARININ TAHSİSİ VE DENGELEMESİ ÜZERİNE BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: AVDAN Osman Mert , AYTEKİN Osman , KUŞAN Hakan
Published: April 2023

Günümüzde inşaat projelerinin süre-maliyet açısından en iyi şekilde yönetilmesine ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Özellikle kısıtlı kaynaklar ile inşaat projelerinin yönetilmesi, uygulamada sıkça karşılaşılan bir problem olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Buna ilave olarak, proje sayısı arttığında ve ortak kaynakların kullanılması durumunda, birçok iş programının birbirine geçtiği uygulamalarda, kaynakların projelere tahsisi, süre-maliyet açısından çok büyük önem arz etmektedir.

Bu çalışmada kaynakları kısıtlı çoklu inşaat projelerinde; ortak işgücü kaynaklarının kullanması durumunda, bu kısıtlı işgücü kaynaklarının projelerde nasıl kullanılabileceği araştırılmıştır. Bu amaçla, WIEST kaynak dengeleme yöntemi kullanılarak işgücü kaynaklarının dengelenmesi ve tahsisi üzerine örnek bir uygulama yapılarak proje yönetimi ve iş programlarında yapılması gereken hususlar ele alınmıştır. Proje başlangıç tarihleri ve imalat metraj değerleri bilinen birbirinden uzak parsellerde inşa edilecek üç inşaat projesi ele alınmıştır. Bu projelerde ortak işgücü kaynaklarını kullanması durumunda, bu işgücü kaynaklarının süre-maliyet açısından en uygun biçimde projelere entegre edilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Yapılan bu çalışmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre, aynı zamanda başlayacak ve işgücü kaynakları kısıtlı projelerde WIEST yöntemiyle işgücü kaynak dengelemenin kullanılması durumunda süre ve maliyet açısından birçok düzenlemenin yapılmasının gerekli olduğunu görülmüştür. Ayrıca proje sürelerinde belli bir artış olmasına rağmen proje maliyetlerinde azalma sağladığı görülmüştür.
Importance of internal cash and vault control in a segment five credit union
Authors: Nieto Dorado Wuilian Franklin
Published: April 2023

The elements of internal control ensure efficiency and effectiveness in financial intermediation operations. The research was developed in a savings and credit cooperative in the city of Ambato - Ecuador, controlled by the Superintendence of Popular and Solidarity Economy SEPS. Glimpsing some elements of internal control - COSO I. Savings and credit cooperatives receive cash deposits, deliver credit and issue payment cards. The leverage of institutional progress, forces to the multiplicity of offers and non-financial financial products, which operationally causes risks, before this, the management of the internal control assures the normative fulfillment and the reasonableness in the cash and vault reports. The objective of the work is to design an Internal Control Manual for the effectiveness of cash and vault operations. Data were collected using empirical methods and risks in cash management were found. An internal control manual was implemented, outlining policies and procedures for proper cash and vault management. It also indicates the professional profile; human talent selection process; operational and accounting cash activities. And the regulations for the custody of cash.
Explaining preparedness towards hydrometeorological hazards. An exploratory study in Mexico
Authors: Loza-Hernandez Lourdes , Arroyo Pilar
Published: April 2023

This study explores how the threat and appraisal constructs proposed by the Protection Motivation Theory affect preparedness behavior towards hydrometeorological hazards contingent to the confidence on the governmental support, the individual’s social vulnerability, and his/her previous experience with a natural threat. Data from an online survey of residents of two Mexican coastal counties was used to provide empirical support to the conceptual model developed. The analytical results of structural equation modelling indicate that a high confidence in the authorities’ support has a non-significant effect on preventive behaviors but negatively affects the perceived coping selfefficacy of socially vulnerable individuals. Additionally, preparedness behavior is triggered by risk or coping factors depending on the previous experience with an hydrometeorological hazard. These findings advise to 1) better manage the expectations of socially disadvantaged residents regarding the governmental assistance by improving their self-protection ability towards natural threats, and 2) offset the decreased risk perception of households who are exposed to hydrometeorological warnings regularly. The main limitation of this study is the small purposing sample used to empirically validate the model proposed. An extensive study based on a probabilistic sample of coastal communities of Mexico is recommended to confirm the findings of this exploratory research.
Oikeustoimen peräyttämisestä konkurssitakaisinsaannissa : takaisinsaannin perusteista erityisesti lahjan ja maksun peräyttämistä silmällä pitäen
Authors: Kaisto Janne
Published: April 2023

Kirjassa käsitellään oikeustoimen peräyttämistä takaisinsaantilain nojalla. Painopiste on erityisesti lahjan ja maksun peräyttämistä koskevissa kysymyksissä. Takaisinsaantikanne varsinaisessa mielessä tarkoittaa kannetta, jolla vaaditaan sitä, että tuomioistuin käyttää muotoamisvaltaansa ja peräyttää kyseessä olevan oikeustoimen. Vaikka teos on luonteeltaan teoreettisväritteistä perustutkimusta, siinä tarkastellaan ensisijassa konkreettisia ongelmatilanteita. Etenkin lahjan peräyttämiseen liittyy lukuisia tulkintaongelmia, joihin on toistaiseksi kiinnitetty suhteellisen vähän huomiota. Kirja täydentää merkittävästi takaisinsaantia koskevaa tutkimusta, ja sitä voidaan suosittaa kaikille insolvenssioikeudesta kiinnostuneille.
АНАЛІЗ ІНСТРУМЕНТІВ ТЕСТУВАННЯ ПРОГРАМНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ВІДПОВІДНО ДО РІВНІВ ТЕСТУВАННЯ
Authors: Засорнова Ірина , Говорущенко Тетяна , Войчур Олег
Published: April 2023

Останнім часом програмне забезпечення (ПЗ) інтенсивно використовується майже в усіх галузях підприємництва. Тестування є невід'ємним процесом життєвого циклу програмного забезпечення, під час якого доводиться, власне, відповідність ПЗ заданим вимогам і потребам замовника, тим самим забезпечується якість ПЗ. В статті проведено аналіз інструментів для тестування ПЗ з узагальненням їх по рівнях тестування.
Дослідження показало, що існує ряд досліджень, спрямованих на огляд і класифікацію інструментів тестування ПЗ. Коректний вибір інструментів для тестування ПЗ є одним із життєво важливих елементів для забезпечення якості усього проєкту. Проте більшість робіт у галузі тестування зосереджені на описі методів тестування без прямого підключення до інструментів, які базуються на цих методах.
Підхід фахівця до тестування ПЗ вимагає додаткової інформації про доступні на даний момент інструменти тестування. Із зростаючою складністю програмних продуктів та коротшими циклами розробки стає очевидним, що ручне тестування не може забезпечити рівень якості, необхідний для ринку. Неправильний вибір інструментів тестування для проєкту призводить до неадекватних вимірювань якості або заміни інструментів під час проєкту. Як неправильний вибір, так і зміна інструментів тестування в процесі розробки впливають на якість програмного продукту і, як наслідок, на успіх проєкту в цілому. Класифікатори, які розглянуто у роботі, можна використовувати для відповідного вибору інструментів тестування ПЗ. З одного боку, це може бути корисним для орієнтації в широкому предметному полі тестування, скорочуючи час, необхідний спеціалістам для пошуку вірного рішення. З іншого боку, його можна використати як короткий вступ до галузі тестування, що швидко розвивається, і доступних інструментів тестування для тих, хто не є експертом у цій галузі. Проведена класифікація може бути застосована для тестування різноманітних програмних проєктів, залежно від виду ПЗ та методології розробки.
Transnationalism and the Two Imperial Port-Cities of Asia: A Comparative Social History of İzmir and Shanghai in Global History
Authors: Tayfur M. Fatih , Ergenç Ceren , Babayiğit Burcu
Published: April 2023

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The Thermodynamic Considerations of Evolution; the Role of Entropy in Biological Complexity
Authors: Deli Eva
Published: April 2023

Darwin's theory of biological evolution became a cornerstone of modern biology. Predictable fluctuations in entropy, genetic diversity, population number, and resource availability in ecosystems turn evolution into a cyclic process, making the ecosystem's thermodynamic analysis possible. The sun's energy input drives a closed theoretical process, the reversed Carnot cycle. The Carnot cycle is divided into four distinct phases with standard features. The first phase is a low entropy, fast-changing environment, spurring phenotypic plasticity (phase 1). In phase 2, the population growth increases entropy, forming nutrient cycles via symbiotic, parasitic, predator-prey, and other interdependent relationships. In phase 3, the overpopulated, stressed ecosystem outgrows its boundaries; competitive and chaotic interactions spread genetic innovations through horizontal gene transfer. Finally, in phase 4, extinction purges the non-evolvable genomes, but the surviving species carry the cycle's genetic innovations and make renewal possible. Therefore, compression and expansion of the ecospace by energy fluxes (i.e., ecosystem dynamics) are potent drivers of change. Thus, the Darwinian concept is a cyclic sequestering of the sun's energy into genetic complexity. The second law of intellect shows that genetic complexity either increases or remains constant; it never decreases.
Policing the Police: The Need for Law Enforcement Transparency
Authors: Cuillier David
Published: April 2023

More and more research indicates increased difficulty in the public acquiring information about mass shootings, police misconduct, prisons, and other law enforcement actions in the United States. This editor's note calls for more attention to studies that explore the state of law enforcement transparency, and methods for better informing the public.
Pengaruh return on equity, debt to equity ratio, dan price earning ratio terhadap return saham
Authors: Nurafifah Reza , Idris Ahmad , Rahmawati Zulfia
Published: April 2023

Nilai return on equity yang dimiliki perusahaan sub sektor telekomunikasi cenderung rendah bahkan negatif. Sedangkan debt to equity ratio perusahaan sub sektor telekomunikasi cenderung tinggi. Hal ini merupakan indikasi negatif bagi perusahaan dan dapat mempengaruhi minat investor. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh return on equity terhadap return saham, pengaruh debt to equity ratio terhadap return saham, dan pengaruh price earning ratio terhadap return saham. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan data sekunder bersumber dari laporan keuangan perusahaan sub sektor telekomunikasi terdaftar di BEI periode 2009-2018 dengan jumlah data yang digunakan sebanyak 30. Teknik pengambilan sample menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, regresi berganda, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan return on equity berpengaruh terhadap return saham, debt to equity tidak berpengaruh terhadap retun saham, dan price earning ratio tidak berpengaruh terhadap return saham perusahaan sub sektor telekomunikasi yang terdaftar di BEI.
Pengaruh metode partisipasi dalam penyusunan anggaran terhadap kinerja manajemen
Authors: Sari Sistia Mei Vinda
Published: April 2023

Dalam penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh metode partisipasi dalam penyusunan anggaran sebagai variabel independen terhadap kinerja manajemen sebagai variabel dependen. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Perusahaan Roti Orion. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dikarenakan menekankan pada pengujian teori-teori melalui pengukuran variabel-variabel penelitian dengan melakukan analisis data. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data primer, yaitu dengan menyebar kuesioner yang ditujukan kepada seluruh populasi dalam perusahaan dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 35 responden. Pengujian hipotesis penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis regresi sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil analisis ditemukan bukti bahwa metode partisipasi dalam penyusunan anggaran berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja manajemen perusahaan. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan koefisien korelasi (R) sebesar 0,415. Koefisien determinasi (R Square) sebesar 0,173 hal ini menunjukkan 17% Kinerja Manajemen dipengaruhi oleh Metode Partisipasi dalam Penyusunan Anggaran, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 83% dipengaruhi variabel lain, dan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,013 yang kurang dari 0,05.
Adli Bilimlerde Ses Kayıtları Üzerinde Manipülasyon İncelemesi
Authors: BURUCU Erkan
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışmada ses kayıtları üzerinde yapılan manipülasyonların belirlenebilmesi için analiz edilmesi gereken görsel-işitsel ve dilbilimsel parametreler tasnif edilerek açıklanmış ve adli amaçlı yapılan incelemelere nasıl katkı sağlayacağı üzerinde durulmuştur. Ortaya konulan parametrelerle oluşturulan inceleme formu ile ses kayıtları üzerinde yapılmış olan manipülasyonların tespitinde etkin bir yöntemin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Önerilen yöntem, kesme (X), kopyalama (C) ve karıştırma (M) yöntemleriyle manipülasyon yapılarak, anlam bütünlüğü bozulmuş test kayıtları üzerinden sınanmıştır. Araştırmaya incelemeci olarak katılan ses inceleme alanında uzman gönüllü katılımcılardan, önerilen yöntemdeki parametrelerle oluşturulmuş inceleme formu aracılığı ile manipüle edilmiş test kayıtları üzerinde inceleme yapmaları istenmiştir. Katılımcılarca belirlenen bulgular üzerinde yapılan analizler sonucunda; katılımcıların önerilen yöntem ile test kayıtlarındaki manipülasyonların belirlenmesine yönelik bulgular elde ettiği görülmüştür. Karıştırma ve kopyalama yöntemiyle yapılan manipülasyonlarda katılımcılarca tespit edilen bulgu sayısının, kesme yöntemiyle yapılan manipülasyonlara nazaran daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Öte yandan bu fark görsel ve işitsel incelemede görülürken, dilbilimsel incelemede görülmemektedir. Bu nedenle gerek kesme yöntemiyle gerekse diğer yöntemlerle yapılan manipülasyonların belirlenmesinde dilbilimsel inceleme ile elde edilen bulguların önerilen yöntemin tutarlılığına önemli katkılar sağladığı sonucuna varılmıştır.