bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The moderating impact of cloud computing on the relationship between the reliability of accounting information systems and credit granting decisions in Jordanian banks
Authors: Abutaber Thaer Ahmad
Published: August 2023

The study explored trust in the accounting information system and tested its compatibility with the credit granting decision level. The study also hypothesized that whenever the confidence in the current accounting information system is high, the level of the decision to grant credit is high, and vice versa. To test this assumption, the study used partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). This method is usually preferred when the goal of the research is to develop theory and explain variance or predict structures. The survey design approach was adopted in the commercial banks in Jordan, where 225 valid questionnaires were retrieved for statistical analysis. The results demonstrate a direct and significant effect on GCD in commercial banks. Moreover, the results of this paper show that cloud computing (CC) mediates the relationship between the independent variable (Accounting Information System Trust (AIS-Trust) with the dependent variable (Grant Credit Decision (GCD)).
Technological innovation and the environmentally friendly building material supply chain: Implications for sustainable environment
Authors: Mustofa Muhamad Apep , Suseno Bambang Dwi , Basrowi Basrowi
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze the relationship between technological innovation and the supply chain of environmentally friendly building materials in the context of a sustainable environment. With the increasing need for more environmentally conscious construction practices, technological innovation plays a pivotal role in enhancing sustainability within the construction industry. Through an extensive literature review, it is found that the adoption of technological innovation in the supply chain of environmentally friendly building materials can have a positive impact on the sustainable environment. Technological innovation enables improved resource efficiency, reduced construction waste, and promotes the utilization of eco-friendly building materials. Moreover, this research highlights the crucial role of the supply chain in mediating the relationship between technological innovation and a sustainable environment. The supply chain plays a vital part in integrating technological innovation into construction practices, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and fostering wider adoption of sustainable solutions. This study employs a quantitative analysis method, gathering data from various primary and secondary sources. The analysis results demonstrate a positive correlation between technological innovation and the supply chain of environmentally friendly building materials with regard to a sustainable environment. The implications of this research lie in providing a better understanding of the significance of technological innovation and the supply chain in achieving sustainability within the construction industry.
Estimating the dark figure of human trafficking and slavery victimisation in Australia
Authors: Lyneham Samantha , Dowling Christopher , Bricknell Samantha
Published: August 2023

The true extent of crime victimisation is unlikely to ever be known, yet new statistical techniques offer a promising method of uncovering the ‘dark figure’ of hidden victimisation. One such technique is multiple systems estimation (MSE), which counts the overlap of victims appearing in different combinations across multiple data sources. Using this technique, it is estimated that the number of human trafficking and slavery victims in Australia in 2015–16 and 2016–17 was between 1,300 and 1,900. This means there are approximately four undetected victims for every victim detected. Quantifying the extent of human trafficking and slavery victimisation enhances our understanding of the problem and provides a sound evidence base for informing policy development, the provision of victim support and law enforcement activities.
National Deaths in Custody Program: Deaths in custody in Australia 2016–17
Authors: Gannoni Alexandra , Bricknell Samantha
Published: August 2023

The National Deaths in Custody Program (NDICP) is responsible for monitoring the extent and nature of deaths occurring in prison, police custody and youth detention in Australia since 1980. The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has coordinated the NDICP since its establishment in 1992, the result of a recommendation made by the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) the previous year. This report contains detailed information on deaths in both prison and police custody and custody-related operations in 2016–17, and compares these findings to longer term trends. No deaths occurred in youth detention in 2016–17.
Mechanisms of Training-Related Change in Processing Speed: A Drift-Diffusion Model Approach
Authors: Reinhartz Alice , Strobach Tilo , Jacobsen Thomas , Von Bastian Claudia C.
Published: August 2023

Processing speed is a crucial ability that changes over the course of the lifespan. Training interventions on processing speed have shown promising effects and have been associated with improved cognitive functioning. While training-related changes in processing speed are often studied using reaction times (RTs) and error rates, these measures provide limited insight into the mechanisms underlying changes during training. The drift-diffusion model provides estimates of the cognitive processes underlying speeded decision tasks, such as the rate of evidence accumulation (drift rate), response strategies (boundary separation), as well as time for other processes such as stimulus encoding and motor response (non-decision time). In the current study, we analyzed existing data of an extensive multi-session training intervention (von Bastian & Oberauer, 2013) to disentangle changes in drift rate, boundary separation, and non-decision time during training of different speeded choice-RT tasks. During this training intervention, 30 participants performed 20 training sessions over the course of four weeks, completing three tasks each session: a face-matching, a pattern-matching, and a digit-matching task. Our results show that processing speed training increased drift rates throughout training. Boundary separation and non-decision time decreased mostly during the initial parts of training. This pattern of prolonged training-related changes in rate of evidence accumulation as well as early changes in response strategy and non-decision processes was observed across all three tasks. Future research should investigate how these training-related changes relate to improvements in cognitive functioning more broadly.
Aristotle's Understanding on "Existence of Life"
Authors: Zhang Gaofeng
Published: August 2023

The "Existence of Life" to some extent implies the "soul", but the concept of the "soul" cannot fully encompass all the meanings of "existence of life" in Aristotle's philosophy, as it holds a broader connotation in his works. The paper first examines the understanding of the soul and life from the time of Homer to Plato and establishes the conditions for the existence of life in Aristotle's sense. It then elucidates the notion of "existence of life" from three dimensions: biology, physics, and politics, encompassing plants, animals, humans, and celestial bodies as various forms of "existence of life". Notably, "human" denotes not only a biological life form but also a political entity. This comprehensive perspective sheds profound insights on Aristotle's metaphysics, biology, political science, and ethics.
The Construction and Communication of National Image by Publicity Documentary Subtitle Translation from Multi-Modal Perspective: A Case Study of China on the Move
Authors: Wei Ting
Published: August 2023

With the evolution of globalization, the world pattern has become more open and diverse. A good national image is the strategic capital for friendly exchanges and cooperation between countries. The shaping and dissemination of national image have become the most important game strategy for countries in international political and economic competition. As one of the most important media of external communication, publicity documentary fully embodies the construction of national image. This study is based on the perspective of multimodal discourse analysis, using the cultural, contextual, and content dimensions of the multimodal discourse analysis framework proposed by Zhang Delu as the specific research and analysis path. The bilingual subtitles of the documentary China on the Move are used as the corpus, and an overall example analysis is conducted from the cultural and contextual levels. Then, a specific analysis is conducted from the content level on the modality in the documentary. Through subtitle translation, explain how documentaries achieve precise construction and accurate communication of the national image through multimodal cooperation.
Workplace Based Faculty Development Approaches
Authors: Yasmeen Rahila
Published: August 2023

Due to ongoing globalization and reforms in health professionseducation, the medical and dental institutions world over hasadopted the ‘student centered’ and ‘problem based’ educationalstrategies. In this regard, developing professional and competentteachers and educators for their new roles and responsibilitiesin medical education and allied health sciences education isrequired. This needs effective faculty development programs(Michelle Mclean et al, 2008).
ENHANCING THE PERFORMANCE OF SMEs POST COVID-19: THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Authors: Peter Fred Ojochide , Adeniyi Mojisola Mubo , Sajuyigbe Ademola , Peter Adeshola Oluwaseyi , Adeoti Sarah Bunmi
Published: August 2023

Small and medium enterprises had difficulty coping with the Covid-19 pandemic as very few SMEs have made it through it, particularly in Nigeria. Strategic leadership has been acknowledged as a crucial asset and one of the driving forces of success among SMEs. This study examined the impact of strategic leadership on the performance of SMEs in Lagos, Nigeria, adopting a mixed-method approach. A total of 400  complete responses from SME managers were analyzed. While simple regression was applied for the analysis of the returned copies of the questionnaire, the qualitative interview results were obtained through thematic analysis. The results indicate that innovation capabilities significantly impact organizational performance. Hence, the study recommends that focusing on innovative capability of strategic leadership such as new product development, innovation activities, marketing intelligence, value creation and new ideas with radical changes are germane for enhancing performance.
Penerapan Metode Giving Question and Getting Answer untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Azis Abdul , Zali Muhammad , Indriani Fatma , Lubis Masruroh
Published: August 2023

Mistakes in choosing learning methods have an impact on learning outcomes. So in that case the teacher must be able to determine the appropriate learning method. This study aims to improve student learning outcomes in the Islamic Religious Education subject by applying the Giving Question and Getting Answer learning method. The focus of this research is on two things, namely improving post-action learning outcomes and student learning activities. This research was conducted on class XI students of Madrasah Aliyah, Laboratory of UIN Sumatra Utara Medan. This study used the Classroom Action Research method, which was carried out in three cycles. Collecting data using observation, tests, and interviews. The results of this study indicate that the learning outcomes of students in cycle I got an average score of 76.34 in the calculation of 27 people who had completed and 3 people who had not completed the KKM score that had been determined, cycle II with an average score of 86.66 in the calculation of 28 people has been completed and 2 people have not completed the specified KKM value, cycle III with an average value of 95.12 in the calculation of 29 people has been completed and 1 person has not completed the specified KKM value. This research succeeded in proving the allegation that the giving question and getting answar methods can help improve learning outcomes.
Factors Associated With Utilisation of 4th Postnatal Care among Mothers Seeking Vaccination for Children in Selected Health Facilities in the City of Kigali, Rwanda
Authors:   Mount Kenya University, Rwanda, Uhiriwe Christiane Gahamanyi
Published: August 2023

Maternal mortality remains a global public health concern. Maternal mortality rate was 211deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017 with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for two third. A strengthened postnatal care can significantly reduce this unacceptable mortality. This study aims at assessing the factors associated with the utilization of 4th postnatal care services among mothers seeking vaccination for their children in selected health centers located in the city of Kigali. A cross-sectional study design was conducted in 10 health centers and 403 mothers were recruited. Data was collected using an interview-administered questionnaire, Chi-square and multivariate analysis were used to examine the relationship between independent variables and PNC4 attendance. Mothers who participated in the study (56.7%) were between the ages of 26 and 35, 47.6% were cohabiting, and 49.6% had completed secondary and TVET school. The attendance of PNC4 was 27%. PNC4 service awareness (AOR = 10.922, 95% CI: 5.869-20.325, P 0.001), ANC attendance (AOR = 2.334, 95% CI, 1.050-5.188, P = 0.038), and religion belief (AOR=0.338, 95% CI, 0.177-0.645, P=0.001) were significantly associated with PNC4 attendance. The utilisation of PNC4 is still low. PNC4 should be strengthened to ensure the well-being of the mothers and children. Keywords: Postnatal care, Vaccination for Children, utilization, Selected Health facilities, Kigali, Rwanda
Interdisciplinary Study of Health Disorders Associated with Comorbid Addictions
Authors: Nevzhoda Olexandr
Published: August 2023

This study presents an interdisciplinary examination of health disorders associated with comorbid addictions. Drawing on data from medical, psychological, and sociological sources, we analyzed the interrelated impacts of multiple concurrent addictions on individuals' physical, psychological, and social health. Our findings indicate that individuals with comorbid addictions face compounded health risks and often experience exacerbated symptoms compared to those with singular addictions. Additionally, the societal perception and treatment of these individuals are often influenced by stigma, leading to decreased access to comprehensive healthcare and support. Proven that there are cause-and-effect relationships between the consumption of prohibited psychoactive substances, the formation of concomitant comorbid addictive conditions, and drug-related crime. It is noted that the comorbid addictive state depends on the classification and legal group of the psychoactive substance or drug. Common, simultaneous use of psychoactive narcotic analgesics, psychoactive psychotropic tranquilizers, cannabis, amphetamine, alcohol, other psychoactive substances, and drugs. Measures are proposed for further study of the problem to improve the quality of medical and pharmaceutical care, pharmaceutical provision, protection of the rights of patients of various contingents to medical and pharmaceutical rights.
Media Tracking of Early COVID-19 Rumors and Sentiments in Africa
Authors:   World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt, Ayodele James , Djoudalbaye Benjamin ,   Division of Health Diplomacy, Policy and Communications, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Gweh Nekerwon ,   Division of Health Diplomacy, Policy and Communications, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Published: August 2023

Background: The increasing use of social media for discussing public health issues underscores the critical need for authorities to use digital tools for monitoring discussions and for risk communication during public health emergencies. Aim: This paper presents findings from the digital monitoring of discussions, rumors, and misinformation about COVID-19 by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the first few months of the pandemic using the digital rumor monitoring system. Methods: Africa CDC tracked rumors and misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic using the digital rumor monitoring system from March to November 2020. Traditional media analysis was conducted using African media and human-curated aggregation of open-source content from various African sources. Social media analysis was conducted using geo-located African Twitter and Facebook sources, resulting in a set of content from the media. Results: Critical sentiments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic were observed in Africa between March and September 2020, which drove rumors, misinformation, criticisms, and resistance to response effort. Key among these were sentiments against government and health authorities, sentiments regarding the existence of COVID-19, sentiments towards alternative medicine or organic cure for COVID-19, sentiments against the strict prevention measures, sentiments regarding the use of hydroxychloroquine, and sentiments against the World Health Organization. Conclusion: These findings are of significance to public health authorities and decision-makers in Africa. As they focus on providing medical solutions through laboratory tests, treatment, and vaccination during public health emergencies, they need to invest in similar platforms to generate evidence for risk communication and community engagement. They should include digital monitoring of public health discussions as an essential part of public health response.
New Perspectives on Cancer Applicability of Falcon Systems Studies of Lipotoxicity
Authors:   Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University, New York, USA, Yu Lexiang
Published: August 2023

The groundbreaking study “Falcon systematically interrogates free fatty acid biology and identifies a novel mediator of lipotoxicity” explores the complex relationship between free fatty acids (FFAs) and lipotoxicity. By utilizing the Functional Analysis of Lipid Composition (Falcon) platform, researchers gained fresh insights into the role of FFAs in various diseases. The study offered a tool to explore cancer and its metabolic changes, including increased de novo lipogenesis, upregulated fatty acid transporters, and altered β-oxidation. Lipotoxicity, the accumulation of excessive lipids in non-adipose tissues, was identified as a pivotal factor in cancer progression, impairing cellular function and promoting inflammation. Targeting lipotoxicity could disrupt crucial pathways in cancer cells and improve treatment outcomes. Overall, the Falcon study highlights the importance of understanding and addressing lipotoxicity in diseases, offering potential avenues for innovative therapies and improving the cancer-lipotoxicity mechanism explore strategies.
The Integration of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) With the Fourth Dimension of Building Information Modeling (4D BIM)
Authors:   Building Information Modeling and Management Master Programme, Syrian Virtual University, Salman Nagham ,   Lecturer in the Master's Program in Building Information Modeling and Management at the Syrian Virtual University, Damascus, Syria, Hamadeh Muna
Published: August 2023

The aim of the research is to shed light on the relationship between the concepts of Virtual design and construction (VDC) and building information modeling (BIM), and in particular to identify and evaluate the potential benefits of using a methodology based on the integration of the fourth dimension of (4D BIM) with virtual design and construction (VDC) and its impact on the preparation of the schedule and project planning and construction simulation. The research reviews a case study of Pharmacists Syndicate building - Tartous branch, the building model (3D BIM) was created in Autodesk Revit 2020 ®, then the model clash was detected, reviewed and resolved, and the quantities were calculated on the Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2020 ® program, and the time periods for each activity were estimated according to the quantities, workshop performance rates and teams. Finally, time schedule was created in Bentley Synchro PRO 2020® software, the elements of the schedule was linked to the (3D BIM) model and the resources needed to implement each activity, then the construction simulation of the model was performed. The results showed the importance of (4D BIM) and the use of software in accurate modeling of all building elements and solving design problems before construction, which in turn has a significant impact on reducing time and cost of the project implementation. Model-based calculation of quantities helps to accurately estimate resources and times for activities. The importance of scheduling within a virtual environment based on the (3D BIM) model lies in the ability to digitally plan all aspects of a construction project, create and discuss different work sequences, in addition to managing cost, schedule, earned value, risk management, site integrity, logistical planning and mega-project management before and during implementation. However, we cannot only rely on software and technologies, but there must be an integrated methodology that organizes construction operations, and here comes the role of (VDC) Virtual design and construction as an innovative implementation strategy that adopts (BIM) building information modeling. As the success of any project depends greatly on the efficiency of the management and organization of its operations to achieve its desired goals.
Measuring the Coverage of Assembly elections and Covid 19 during the pandemic in India
Authors:   Department of Media and Communication, School of Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India., Srinivasan Malini ,   Department of Media and Communication, School of Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India.,   Department of Media and Communication, School of Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India.,   Department of Media and Communication, School of Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India., .. Jishnu , Dhanunjay Gondi Surender , Ramappa Shamala
Published: August 2023

India is still facing the aftermath of the second wave of covid 19. However, in between the first wave and second wave India witnessed long and tortuous assembly elections in four states of Southern India. This paper explores the coverage of covid 19 and assembly elections in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in two of the most circulated newspapers Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi from Kerala and Dinamalar and Dinathanthi from Tamil Nadu. E-papers from February 26, 2021- April 6, 2021, are collected for analysis. 7466 news articles are analyzed to find out the coverage of Covid 19 and assembly elections. The study questions the social responsibility of media platforms that set the media agenda in favor of assembly elections and hence averting the covid 19 news.
Price Competitiveness and Service Quality Have an Impact on Ship Agency Contributions
Authors: Maemunah Siti , Damanik Ade Irfani Nugraha , Yuliyanto Agus , Sembiring Honny Fiva Akira , Sugiyanto Sugiyanto , Setiawan Edhie Budi
Published: August 2023

The study aims to determine the relationship between price, service quality, customers’ satisfaction, and competitiveness on ship agency services and their impact on PT. Maritel Bahtera Abadi Marunda as mediated by the ship agency services. A sample of 100 respondents from PT. Maritel Bahtera Abadi Marunda, consists of company’s competitors and consumers of the Ship Agency Sector, was taken from the primary data using Quantitative method with Explanatory research design. The correlation coefficient analysis method, path analysis tests, and hypothesis testing were used to test instrument and classical assumption testing. The findings show a relationship between price, service quality, customers’ satisfaction, and competitiveness between ship agency services in PT. Maritel Bahtera Abadi Marunda. The practical implications provide direction for adopting the impact of price and service quality in increasing the competitiveness of ship agency services and consumers’ behavior.
Kinerja Pegawai pada Kegiatan Bongkar Muat Kargo Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Uap Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Rasidi Fazar Iman , Suparman Asep , Pahala Yosi , Maemunah Siti , Adi Erman Noor
Published: August 2023

The loading and unloading company is partner for the loading and unloading cargo process at the port. Many loading and unloading companies, large and small, in Jetty Patratani, Indralaya, South Sumatra Province, cooperate to support the process smoothly. The cooperation process should give optimal performance. In this study, the employees’ performance is measured by discipline as the character and skills in carrying out the loading and unloading activities. The aim of the study is to find out the effect of discipline and skills on the employees’ performance of PT. Solid Shipping Indonesia. The study used Quantitative research methods with a cross-sectional research design. The population was all employees of the company, 152 people, with a 110 sample based on Slovin formula calculation. The data analysis technique was using multiple linear regression. The results show that, partially, the discipline variable has a positive and significant effect on employees’ performance, the skill variable, partially, has a positive and significant effect on employees’ performance, and simultaneously, the discipline and skill variables have a positive and significant effect on employees’ performance.
Aesthetic, Somatic and Somaesthetic Experience of the City
Authors: Makky Lukáš
Published: August 2023

The paper will deal with the notion of the experience (as a crucial term of aesthetic theory) of the city, especially the aesthetic, somatic, and somaesthetic experience. The understanding of experience will be based on John Dewey (1980), Richard Shusterman (1999), Maria Bukdahl (2012), Virgil C. Aldrich (1963), and Walter Benjamin (1935 [1969]). In dialogue with Richard Shusterman, we will illustrate two levels of experience: a) the somatic (almost biological) level of experience and b) a second level of experience that requires some intellectual evaluation: interpretation.
A Modified Technique of Percutaneous Fixation of Displaced Pediatric Lateral Humeral Condyle Elbow Fractures (aka the Martini Technique): A Brief Case Series
Authors: Hodo Thomas W. , Suwak Patrik , Lago Theresa , Ramos Tolulope , Accousti William
Published: August 2023

Displaced lateral humeral condyle (LHC) fractures have routinely been treated with open reduction, which has known postoperative complications. Recent reports show that closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP) is a valid treatment. Five pediatric patients with displaced LHC fractures were included in a retrospective case series. Closed reductions (CRs) were facilitated by Kirschner wire placement into the capitellum through a toothed drill guide. The Kirschner wire and drill guide were used like a joystick to manipulate the fragment and maintain reduction for placement of additional Kirschner wires. Patient records were used to determine the number of patients diagnosed with LHC fractures between 2011 to 2022 among six pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at one institution along with the treatment and associated complications. Satisfactory reduction of displaced LHC fractures was achieved with CRPP in all patients with no complications using the “martini” modification. Of 26 LHC fractures, 16 were treated with CRPP/CRPS and 10 with open reduction and percutaneous pinning/open reduction and internal fixation, with four converted from CR to OR. Complications included one superficial infection in the CR group and four stiff elbows and one nonunion in the OR group option for LHC fractures. CRPP is an effective treatment option with a decreased risk of complications. Our modified reduction technique may help improve the success and results of closed treatment of LHC fractures.
Pelvic Fixation With a Quad-Rod Technique Using S2 Alar Iliac and Medialized Entry Iliac Screws for Long Fusion Constructs
Authors: Sherif Sherif , Ling Jeremiah , Zapolsky Ivan , Falk David P. , Bondar Kevin , Arlet Vincent , Saifi Comron
Published: August 2023

Purpose:

Patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) may have risk factors for nonunion and subsequent instrumentation failure. This study reviews a novel surgical technique for a quad-rod construct to the pelvis using both S2 alar iliac (S2AI) screw fixation and medialized entry iliac screw fixation as described through three separate cases and a review of the literature.

Methods:

This technique facilitates alignment of the construct and rod insertion into the tulip heads. The medialized iliac screw technique also avoids the potential soft-tissue complications of the conventional iliac screw bolt given that it is deeper and has more soft-tissue coverage.

Results:

Three cases performed by the most senior author (V.A.) in which this novel technique was used are presented in this report along with clinical and radiographic images to educate the reader on appropriate execution of this technique. A review of the existing literature regarding pelvic fixation techniques for ASD was also done.

Conclusion:

Quad-rod augmentation of long thoracolumbar spinal constructs with two independent SI anchoring points is potentially an effective technique to increase lumbar sacral construct rigidity, thereby promoting fusion rates and decreasing revision rates. The described technique provides spine surgeons with an additional tool in their armamentarium to treat patients with complex ASD.
Study of Chinese and English Discourse in The Three Body problem based on Proximization Theory
Authors: Wang Jingyao
Published: August 2023

Taking Liu Cixin’s science fiction novel The Three Body problem as a research text, this paper conducts a critical discourse analysis of the literary text from the Proximization Theory, and explores the discourse strategies contained in the crisis construction of The Three Body problem. At the same time, by comparing the original Chinese text of The Three Body problem with the English translation, the paper aims to investigate the influence of language shift on the strategy of proximization. It is found that the author constructs the threat of the Three-Body Crisis to humanity through three dimensions: temporal, spatial and axiological; at the same time, the convergence effect of the English translation is enhanced in the spatial dimension compared to the original text, while the effect of the English translation is weakened in the temporal dimension, and the effect of the original Chinese text and the English translation is approximately the same in axiological dimension. This paper extends the scope of Proximization Theory and enriches the research in the field of literary texts into their original languages.
Preface: 1st International Conference on Humanities and Arts, Design and Culture (HADC 2023)
Authors: Chen Yuanyuan , Charley Wallis
Published: August 2023

We are pleased to present the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Humanities and Arts, Design and Culture (HADC 2023). HADC 2023 was held on June 24-25, 2023 in Macao, China, and this conference was a great success.

The conference provides a useful and wide platform both for display the latest research and for exchange of research results and thoughts in Arts, Design and Culture. The success and prosperity of the conference is reflected high level of the papers received. The aim of HADC 2023 is to provide a platform for educators, sociologists, designers, writers, historians and graduate students from different cultural backgrounds to present and discuss research, developments and innovations in all fields of Arts, Design and Culture. It provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.

We would like to thank all the author submitted papers to the conferences and thank you all the reviewers for their time and effort in reviewing articles. Finally, it is a great honor to thank you all of behind staff who made their constant effort to make sure the conference process can go smoothly and the proceeding team who have dedicated their constant support and countless time to bring these scratches into this volume.

Yuanyuan Chen, Wallis Charley

Conference Committees
Impactos da política fiscal e das instituições sSobre o crescimento econômico: Uma análise de dados em painel dinâmico
Authors: Cigainski Lisbinski Fernanda
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho objetiva investigar os efeitos da política fiscal e das instituições no crescimento econômico. Para isso, utilizou dados disponíveis na base de dados da OCDE — Organização para a Cooperação e Desenvolvimento Econômico — para 44 países, compreendendo o período de 2009 a 2018. A estimativa se deu por meio da abordagem dos Generalised Method of Moments (GMM-System). Verificou-se impacto positivo e estatisticamente significativo do agregado de despesas do governo e da agregação de outras variáveis fiscais e instituição no PIB per capita. Além disso, verificou-se que as instituições desempenham um papel muito importante no crescimento do PIB per capita. Ademais, constatou-se que todos os resultados encontrados nesta pesquisa estão de acordo com a teoria que trata do modelo de Solow, a qual preconiza que o coeficiente do PIB inicial deve ser negativo, interpretado como convergência condicional, enquanto o investimento é positivo e o crescimento populacional é negativo.
Baş-Kıç Vurma ve Dalıp-Çıkma Hareketinin HAD Yöntemi Kullanılarak İncelenmesi
Authors: OZDEMİR Yavuz Hakan , ÇOŞGUN Taner
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmada bir geminin iki serbestlik dereceli baş-kıç vurma ve dalıp-çıkma hareketleri Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği (HAD) yardımıyla incelenmiştir. Sayısal çözümlerde bir savaş gemisinin farklı Froude sayıları ve dalga genliklerindeki davranışı RANS denklemleri kullanılarak modellenmiştir. HAD analizleri STAR CCM+ ticari kodu ile gerçekleştirilmiş hem modelleme yöntemi hem de elde edilen sayısal sonuçların işlenme teknikleri her aşamada ayrıntılı olarak açıklanmıştır. Sonuçlar zamana bağlı yer değiştirmeler, hareketlerin frekans cevapları, baskın genlikler, transfer fonksiyonları ve serbest yüzey deformasyonları yönünden incelenmiş, ayrıca geminin rezonans durumu da tespit edilerek incelemeye dahil edilmiştir. HAD analizlerinden elde transfer fonksiyonları dilim teorisinden elde edilen sonuçlarla karşılaştırılarak kullanılan yöntemlerin uyumu incelenmiştir.
Система підготовки кадрів закладами вищої освіти в умовах повоєнного відновлення України
Authors: Небога Т. В.
Published: August 2023

Умови війни та повоєнного відновлення в Україні вимагають наявності на ринку робочої сили спеціалістів таких кваліфікацій, які будуть забезпечувати економічне відновлення та розвиток регіонів країни. У статті представлено узагальнюючий аналіз системи підготовки кадрів закладами вищої освіти у контексті відповідності вимогам економічного відновлення України. Запропоновано підхід щодо визначення потреб регіону в кваліфікованій робочій силі, який враховує показники кількості працевлаштованих випускників закладів вищої освіти за угодами із потенційними роботодавцями, що в умовах повоєнного відновлення є ключовими в питаннях забезпечення потреб економіки у кваліфікованих спеціалістах та якості вищої освіти. Практична спрямованість отриманих результатів обумовлена можливістю вирішення проблеми забезпечення кваліфікаційними кадрами України за рахунок реалізації концепції «професійного зростання впродовж життя».
PR-000-23COMP-R04 Aboveground Tank Corrosion Comprehensive Compendium
Authors: Choquette Gary
Published: August 2023

This compendium is a selection of past PRCI research related to aboveground tank corrosion. Metadata is provided for each resource (when available) including the length of the report, its abstract, author(s), and company that performed the research.

The process of identifying reports for this compendium involved keyword searches of all PRCI research documents (and in some cases, research by others). The list of documents identified in that keyword match was then manually reviewed for relevance. Documents that had content that was not directly relevant to the topic of this compendium, had minimal information, or duplicated information were excluded. Specifically, this study reviewed 73 documents and only selected 18 documents that were deemed relevant. Key excerpts and/or notes were taken from those documents and are included here. In many cases, the excerpt/notes are adequate such that the source document does not need to be read separately. However, there are some documents that contain much more content than can be adequately summarized herein. In those cases, the note recommends reviewing that document in its entirety.

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PR723-224503-R02 Technology Transfer to the Fitness-for-Service Standard ASME FFS-1
Authors: Anderson Ted
Published: August 2023

This is the first draft of the second report for API-2-2.
PR-000-23COMP-R08 Pipe in Casings Comprehensive Compendium
Authors: Choquette Gary
Published: August 2023

PRCI has carried out several research projects related to design, procedures, processes, and methods related to installing and operating pipe installed inside casings. Since not all studies sponsored by other industry groups (e.g., API, EPRG, APIA, etc.) or by individual pipelines companies are not included, this report does not represent a review of the topic in the broader industry-wide sense. Instead, it is designed to provide a guide to past work so that facility operators and researchers to help identify and locate research reports on the topic.
MADDİ DURAN VARLIKLAR İLE YATIRIM AMAÇLI GAYRİMENKULLER AÇIKLAMA ENDEKSLERİ İLE DENETİM FİRMA GRUBU İLİŞKİ ANALİZİ: BİST 100’DE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: ANAFOROĞLU Pınar , YANIK Serap Sebahat
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışma maddi duran varlıklar ile yatırım amaçlı gayrimenkullerin muhasebe standartlarına göre

açıklanması gereken muhasebe politikalarından hareketle oluşturulan açıklama endeksleri ile denetim

firma grubu ilişkisinin ki-kare bağımsızlık testi ile analizine dayanmaktadır. Analizler en yüksek

piyasa değerine sahip BİST 100 temel endeksinde yer alan (finans, bankacılık, girişim sermayesi

ortaklıkları, sigortacılık, futbol kulüpleri hariç) 76 şirketin 2014 ve 2019 dönemlerini kapsayan altı

yıllık bağımsız denetimden geçmiş finansal tablo ve dipnotlarının incelenmesi ile yapılmıştır. Analiz

sonucu; muhasebe uygulamaları ve finansal raporlarda dikkat çeken hususlarla ilgili olup, açıklama

endeksleri ile denetim firma grubu ilişkisi ortaya konulmuştur.
The Effect of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors Management
Authors: Kim Chul , Lee Seok Hyeon
Published: August 2023

Objective: To compare the efficacy of home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) and center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR) in cardiovascular risk factor management.Methods: We performed retrospective review of the electronic medical records of 72 patients who were hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome and participated in a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program for the first time. The participants were stratified into the HBCR group, receiving educational programs and performing self-exercise at home, and the CBCR group, participating in electrocardiogram monitoring monitoring exercise training in hospital settings. The results of the Lifestyle Questionnaire survey were investigated at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in serum low-density lipoprotein levels, frequency of alcohol consumption, eating habits and psychological status. Moderate-intensity exercise duration and the maximal metabolic equivalents values improved significantly in both groups but slightly more in the CBCR group. However, the number of current smokers increased in both groups, and no significant changes were found in body mass index, serum glycated hemoglobin levels, serum high-density lipoprotein levels, or high-intensity exercise duration.Conclusion: Regardless of the CR program type, a patient’s lifestyle can be modified. Therefore, patients should continue participating in any type of CR program.
无人机辅助通信系统的安全能效研究
Authors:   天津师范大学, 杨 茂林 , 高 静 ,   天津师范大学, 马 俊驰 ,   天津师范大学, 孙 浩楠 ,   天津师范大学, 陈 冰 ,   天津师范大学
Published: August 2023

无人机(Unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV)辅助通信技术凭借其灵活的部署和配置、高度的机动性以及强大的自适应能力而备受关注。如何提高无人机信息传输的安全性和能量效率一直是研究重点。本文考虑无人机辅助通信中的窃听场景，通过交替优化无人机的飞行轨迹和发射功率来实现无人机与地面终端的安全节能通信，定义安全能效为性能指标，即服务时长内无人机推进能量消耗下的总保密率。由于目标函数非凸，首先将其分解为固定功率下的轨迹设计问题和固定轨迹下的功率分配问题两个子问题，然后使用凹凸过程(concave-convex process, CCCP)将子问题近似为凸优化问题，提出了一种基于顺序凸规划(sequential convex programming, SCP)的迭代算法。最后，通过交替优化子问题来得到原问题的解。仿真结果表明，本文提出的方法可以有效地提高系统的安全容量和安全能效。
Lost & Found: 88. Bolton (or Boulton), John (1791-1873) of Ulverston
Authors: Hancock Geoff
Published: August 2023

Geoff Hancock of Bolton Museum is a fellow native of Ulverston with John Bolton and sends the following preliminary report of progress. "John Bolton used Boulton as an alternate spelling with equal facility both in print and in his letters to Adam Sedgwick preserved at Cambridge University. The year of his birth given in our last issue was incorrect in crediting Bolton with an extra three years of life. The problem as to where his collection is preserved is complicated by the fact he gave away many of his fossils before he died. 616 ^The small collection" mentioned in the last issue as preserved in the Institute of Geological Sciences, London,...
Lost & Found: 134. White, Henry Hopley (1790-1876)
Authors: Torrens Hugh
Published: August 2023

Published the following papers: on fossil xanthidia in Microscop. Journal vol 2 pp. 35-40, 1342 and in Trans Microscop. Soc. vol. T pp, 76-86. 1844. on new species of fossil. Xanthidium in Trvins. Mlcro.scop. See. vol. I. p.87. 1844- As his professional address suggests, white was a barrister of the Middle Temple. He attended Oxford University from 1807. White, Henr)' Hopley, s. Tames, of Chancery Lane, London, arm. Oriel Coll., matric. 19 Oct., 2807, aged 17 ; bar.-at-Iaw, Middle Temple, 1818, bencher 1855, Q.C. t866, died 10 Dec., 1876. V, KITE, Henry Hopley (son of Jnmes IVliite of Chancery lane, Loiiflon). 6. 1790; educ. Oriel coll. Oxf.; barrister M.T. 27 Nov. 1818; bencher 1855 to death,...
On Docetic Christology in Early Christianity. Pt. 3.1
Authors: Khosroyev Alexander L.
Published: August 2023

According to the doctrine of the so-called docetic Christology, the earthly Jesus and the heavenly Christ were two different persons; it was Jesus who suffered on the cross, whereas Christ just entered Jesus body for a while and abandoned it before his death on the cross; consequently, the suffering of Christ was mere appearance. Based on some passages from Gnostic texts containing examples of docetic Christology, the author attempts here to trace the origin of that concept, starting with the New Testament (Pt. 1: Synoptic Gospels); in previous parts of the article (Pt. 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4), he analyzed such Pauls passages as Rom. 1.34, Gal. 4.47, 1Cor 8.46, Phlp. 2.511, Col 1.1520; in this part he is dealing with the writings of the so-called Johannine corpus, i.e., John and 12 John. To be continued.
The Instruction for Travelers Sent to China with Respect to Oriental Linguistics, History and Literature by I.J. Schmidt as a Document of Its Epoch
Authors: Dodeus Maria N.
Published: August 2023

The main purpose of this article is to introduce into scholarly circulation the full text of the Instruction for Travelers Sent to China with Respect to Oriental Linguistics, History and Literature, compiled in 1829 in German by the Mongolist and Tibetologist I.J. Schmidt for the members of the 11th Russian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Mission to Beijing, and its translation, contemporary with the original. The article briefly highlights the historical context in which the document emerged, the role of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences in its preparation, provides archaeographic reference and comments on the text of the translation. These documents may be of interest to specialists from the viewpoint of an objective assessment of the level of development of individual areas of Oriental studies in Russia in the first quarter of the 19th century, and also may present material for further studies, including comparative ones.
An Analysis Tool for Cryptographic Designs Based on Chaotic Systems
Authors: AYDIN Yılmaz , ÖZKAYNAK Fatih
Published: August 2023

Chaos-based cryptography research is one of the application areas for chaotic systems. Numerous design studies have been put up that take use of the connection between chaos and cryptography. This study has demonstrated how to exploit this relationship to decrypt cryptography designs. It has been looked at if chaos analysis techniques may be used to analyze cryptography protocols. The effectiveness of random number generators has been evaluated using Lyapunov exponents, a chaos analysis technique. The findings of the investigation demonstrated that Lyapunov exponents can be utilized as a standard in assessing random number generators. The paper highlights the issues with the NIST test suite, a popular method of analysis for assessing the statistical characteristics of random number generators. These issues have been seen to not exist with the new test tool that has been suggested. These findings demonstrate that the suggested strategy can be successfully applied in a variety of future applications.
Comparison of the effects of bleaching agents activated by diode lasers in different wave lenghts: An in vivo study
Authors: Özsevik A. Semih , Sürmelioğlu Derya , İşman Özlem , Aktan Ali Murat
Published: August 2023

At the present time when aesthetics and visual quality have become more crucial, people frequently consult dentists in order to have more white-looking teeth. In the treatment of teeth which have colour defect, bleaching applications that are commonly used in dentistry increase the interest towards this issue since they are much more conservative and cheap compared to prosthetic dentistry. At present, depending on the type and degree of discolouration, different bleaching methods with different concentrations and application methods are preferred. In this study, the results of treatment and activation effi ciency of bleaching agents with laser in different wave lengths, which are applied to vital teeth that are discoloured depending on various reasons, were evaluated. In the present study, two different vital bleaching agents [Total Blanc (35% HP) and Opalescence BOOST (40% HP)] were applied by using two different wave lengths (diode 810 nm- 980 nm) to 20 patients admitted to the clinic with the purpose of getting their teeth whitened. In conclusion, in the cases activated by diode 980 nm, faster bleaching was provided. Opalescence BOOST gel was found more effective. In patients treated with Total Blanc, less postoperative sensitivity was detected.