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Information Technology, Corporate Productivity, and the New Economy
Authors: Kudyba Stephan
Published: May 2024

The authors bring a dual perspective—that of a practicing consultant and that of a professor of economics—to the complex strategic questions facing managers and corporate leaders who want their firms to get the most out of their investments in information technology. The information economy is built upon the myriad and sometimes unforeseen ways in which information technologies have become engines of productivity in themselves, rather than just fancy adjuncts. In explaining the rise of the information economy, the authors provide not only valuable context often missing from today's discussions but also a thorough understanding of the origination, development, and diffusion process of innovations. They also examine prevailing practices and implications for the future, including the potential pitfalls common to some information technology strategies.

Relying on an underpinning of economic theory combined with heavy empirical analysis, Kudyba and Diwan describe the true nature of the information economy, paying as much attention to its particularities as to its more profound implications. How is information technology being implemented across industry sectors, and how can it be harnessed to improve overall firm-level productivity? How have innovations in high technology impacted e-commerce? Which e-commerce strategies prevail, and what can be expected of them? How can traditional economic theory help managers evaluate such in-vogue strategies as customer relationship management, market exchanges, and supply chain management? The authors answer these questions and more, including one of the most vexing in the short history of e-commerce: What led to the demise of so many technology stocks and dot-coms following the spring 2000 Nasdaq plunge, and what are the longer-term prospects for e-business?
Jesse Owens
Authors: Edmondson Jacqueline
Published: May 2024

In an era far removed from the African American celebrity athletes of today, Olympic great Jesse Owens achieved fame by running faster and jumping farther than anyone in the world. Author Jacqueline Edmondson explores Owens' struggles and hard-earned accomplishments, as well as how he paved the way for future generations of athletes, including color-line shatterer Jackie Robinson.

It is difficult to imagine a time when African Americans were not part of professional sports in the United States. So many admired and beloved African-American athletes are national heroes today: Michael Jordan, Venus and Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Florence Griffin-Joyner, Shaquille O'Neal, Muhammad Ali, to name a few. No such celebrity athletes appeared on magazine covers when Jesse Owens was a boy in the 1920s, no African American stars for him to hope to emulate. As the first American in track and field to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games, Owens' athletic accomplishments were achieved despite seemingly insurmountable odds. This insightful biography tells the life story of a boy who grew up in poverty in the Deep South, won Olympic gold in Hitler's Germany by running faster and jumping farther than anyone in the world, and achieved fame and sometimes fortune in the midst of the Great Depression and a nation deeply divided by race.

Yet while Owens broke world records in track and gained attention from the general public, few athletes could understand his experiences, including the overt racial discrimination he faced-even fewer who understood the complexities his fame brought. Author Jacqueline Edmondson explores Owens' struggles and hard-earned accomplishments, as well as how he paved the way for future generations of athletes, including color line shatterer, Jackie Robinson. A timeline, photos, and extensive bibliography of print and electronic sources supplement this biography of one of the greatest Olympic athletes in American history.
Johnny Depp
Authors: Blitz Michael , Krasniewicz Louise
Published: May 2024

From the sweet but asocial adolescent in Edward Scissorhands to Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp has brought to life some of the most challenging, quirky and compelling characters in Hollywood history. Often considered the quintessential outsider, Depp has fascinated his fans for more than two decades. This biographical study invites fans and critics alike to take a close look at the person behind the movie star, his body of work as an actor, and the unique set of heroes and anti-heroes he has personified throughout his career.
Joseph Stalin
Authors: Rappaport Helen
Published: May 2024

To get to the top, Joseph Stalin outmaneuvered Lenin, Trotsky, Kirov, and a legion of equally ruthless revolutionaries. This accessible and easy to read reference work reveals the more personal side of the Machiavellian mastermind, who not only orchestrated the Great Terror but also forged the USSR into a world power.

Joseph Stalin: A Biographical Companionoffers balanced coverage and makes use of new information from Soviet archives, while at the same time avoids mind-numbing communist jargon and terminology. Also included are scores of rare illustrations, some never before published in the West.
Land and Freedom
Authors: Hardy Deborah
Published: May 2024

This study examines the leading 19th century Russian revolutionary organization, Land and Freedom, during its three brief years of existence and its significance for later Russian history. The book traces the two groups which emerged within Land and Freedom: the populist faction known as the narodniki, dedicated to propagandizing among the peasantry of the villages, and the violent sub-group sometimes called the politiki for whom assassination of government officials and eventually of the tsar himself appeared the sole route to change.
Literature and Film as Modern Mythology
Authors: Ferrell William K.
Published: May 2024

Novels and films record and codify the cultural experiences of their people. This book explores the relationship between contemporary literature and film of the past fifty years and the ancient myths of Judeo-Christian, Greek, Celtic, and Eastern origin. Following a detailed description and explanation of both literary and film devices, stories that inform to a mythic tradition are analyzed to identify what they reveal about modern culture. This work explores such diverse subjects as heroism, coming of age, and morality. This approach to literature and film explores how contemporary fiction and film fulfill a continuum in our never-ending search to understand how life ought to be lived.

Encompassing a broad spectrum of modern film and fiction, a variety of authors and directors are represented. Included are novels from such writers as Stephen King, Alice Walker, Ken Kesey, Jerzy Kosinski, Robert Penn Warren, and Michael Ondaatje. Film directors include Stephen Spielberg, Hal Ashby, Phil Alden Robinson, George Stevens, Robert Rossen, and Milos Forman. As a valuable resource for film and literature classes alike, this work also provides suggestions for student projects.
Literature of Latin America
Authors: Ocasio Rafael
Published: May 2024

Many readers have already discovered the magic of Garcia Marquez'sOne Hundred Years of Solitudeand the allure of Allende'sThe House of the Spirits. By examining such popular works and introducing a host of lesser-known Latin American writers and their fiction, this volume helps readers navigate the rich and varied culture at the heart of Latin American literature. Going beyond the usual literary criticism, this book considers works of Latin American literature not only in terms of literary merit, but also with regard to their place in the literary heritage. It also examines the cultural messages we can learn from both historic and contemporary works.

This volume, taken as a whole, provides a wealth of information with the depth and authority demanded for serious research. At the same time, the book is structured with chronological and topical organization, so that each chapter can be read and enjoyed independently. The analysis is written with clarity and accessibility for the nonspecialists, and all terms are defined, to help students and their teachers better appreciate the Latin American writers, their novels, and the cultures that shaped them. Ten teachers were consulted on the content to ensure that the works and authors covered met student needs and interests. A timeline of historical events, and further suggested readings lend further assistance to readers who want to research and fully understand the historical and cultural significance behind these literary works.
Lockerbie
Authors: Wallis Rodney
Published: May 2024

The explosion of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in December 1988, should never have happened. Wallis, who has extensive, direct, personal knowledge of aviation security matters gained from his position at the crossroads of security information and the industry's endeavors to combat aviation terrorism, had warned the industry one year before the bombing that the interline element of baggage represented the prime opportunity for terrorist activity and had urged the adoption of passenger and baggage matching, a system that he had helped to develop. Mandated by the FAA for use at high risk airports, it was the feature missing from Pan Am's activity at Frankfort, an omission so cruelly exploited by the bombers. Wallis argues that the priority given by governments to technological solutions to the continuing terrorist threat puts the flying public at unnecessary risk every day.

This volume brings together all of the facts surrounding the sabotage of Flight 103, including the investigation and the civil litigation in which so much of the story unfolded for the first time. It uncovers the fundamental weaknesses in Pan Am's communication and management policies. Wallis supports the policy that politics are politics and explores the possibility that U.S. and U.K. policy towards a neutral trial for the two Libyans indicted for the bombing, which may have been affected by the wider scenario of Middle East politics rather than simple justice for the victims of Lockerbie. Although the tragedy has led to improvements in defense technology for use against acts of aviation sabotage, these methods have yet to be applied universally.
Martha Stewart
Authors: Price Joann F.
Published: May 2024

In our fame-crazed culture, she's known as a diva of domesticity, entrepreneur, media magnate, and a living brand. She has legions of fans and at the same time, many detractors. To her fans, Martha Stewart is a homemaking maven, the do-it-yourself doyenne. To her detractors, she's taken the American woman backwards, espousing an unobtainable ideal. Love her or hate her, this much is true: Martha Stewart is a self-made woman who has risen from her modest upbringing to become one of the most successful and wealthiest businesswomen in history. This intriguing biography provides a balanced portrait of Martha Stewart's professional and personal life, from her childhood as the oldest daughter in a family of six children to her brief career as a securities trader, to becoming a bestselling author in the 1980s and CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in the 1990s. At the height of her power, Stewart was convicted of lying to investigators about a stock sale. Author Joanne F. Price documents the twists and turns of the trial, Stewart's five-month prison term, the highly publicized comeback following her release from prison in March 2005.
Encyclopedia of Modern Everyday Inventions
Authors: Cole David J. , Cole Eve B. , Schroeder Fred
Published: May 2024

The 20th century saw radical changes to the pulse and quality of its everyday life, thanks to a wave of astonishing inventions that improved virtually every aspect of daily existence. Some inventions became essential household products we continue to use today. Others were replaced by new and improved inventions. This invaluable reference presents more than 40 alphabetical categories of everyday inventions for the home and domestic life, grouped by purpose or function.

Inventions covered inEncyclopedia of Modern Everyday Inventionsinclude ballpoint pens, coffee makers, electric guitars, hair dryers, the Internet, remote controls, zippers, and many other daily household items. Articles detail each invention's history, including how it works and what future developments are possible. A portrait of the larger historical, technological, and cultural landscape helps students understand why certain products were invented and how the future could alter the need for these products. An index and cross-references allow readers to easily find specific inventions of interest. Illustrations and diagrams complement the text.
The Peoples of Africa
Authors: Olson James Stuart
Published: May 2024

Recent historical events have made it quite clear that the world is in for a long-term continuation of ethnic rivalries that have been going on for centuries. The short-term hegemony of the European empires, the Soviet Union, and the United States may have temporarily subdued some of those conflicts, but older identities are now reasserting themselves. The most complicated, diverse ethnic setting is in Africa, where several thousand languages still provide powerful identities to as many ethnic groups.The Peoples of Africaprovides a brief description of the more than 1,800 individual African ethnic groups living today in Africa.

Where possible, the individual ethnic groups are discussed in terms of their geographical settings, religion, population, and local economy. Reference librarians, African area specialists, and students of African history and culture will find the book an invaluable guide.
The Poe Encyclopedia
Authors: Frank Frederick S. , Magistrale Tony
Published: May 2024

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Pop Culture Arab World!
Authors: Hammond Andrew Leonard
Published: May 2024

The first book to explore how Arab pop culture has succeeded in helping forge a pan-Arab identity, where Arab nationalism has failed.

Pop Culture Arab World!is the first volume to explore the full scope of Arab cultural life since World War II. The book reveals a homogeneous yet richly diverse culture across the Arab nations.

In-depth chapters feature radio/TV (particularly the satellite revolution, which has fostered a shared Arab identity), the press (vibrant and controversial), cinema (once thriving, now in crisis), music (the beating heart of modern Arabness), theater (a largely assimilated Western import), popular religion, belly dance (originating in the Arab world), Western consumerism, sport, and the Arabic language (for Muslims, the tongue of God's final revelation). At a time when almost all we see of the Middle East is violence, oppressive nationalism, dangerous zealotry, and despair, this book is a vivid reminder of the humanity of the region's diverse people.
Writing the Mountains
Authors: Klenner Jens
Published: May 2024

Writing the Mountains reconsiders the role of the mountains in German language fiction from 1800 to the present and argues that in a range of texts, from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “Die Bergwerke zu Falun” (1819) to Elfriede Jelinek’s Die Kinder der Toten (1995) and beyond, the mountains serve as dynamic spaces of material change that generate aesthetic and narrative innovation. In contrast to dominant critical approaches to the Alpine landscape in literature, in which mountain ranges often features as passive settings, or which traces the influence of geographical and geological sciences in literary productions, this study argues for the dynamic role in literature of presumably rigid mineral structures.

In German-language fiction after 1800, the counter-intuitive topology of rocky mountain ranges and unfathomable subterranean depths of the Alpine imaginary functions as a space of exception which appears to reconfirm and radically challenge the foundations of Enlightenment thought. Writing the Mountains reads the mountain range as a rigid yet permeable liminal space. Within this zone, semiotic orders are unsettled, as is the division between organic and inorganic, between the human and its other.
Daily Life of Women in Shakespeare’s England
Authors: Kemp Theresa D.
Published: May 2024

Delve into the often-overlooked lives and legacies of everyday women in Tudor and Stuart England.

Owing to their privilege and social stature, much is known about the elite women of 16th- and 17th-century England. Historians know far less, however, about the everyday women from the middle and lower classes from the 1550s to 1650 who left behind only scattered bits and pieces of their lives. Born into a narrow class and gender hierarchy that placed women second to men in almost all regards, women from the poor and middling ranks had limited social and economic opportunities beyond what men and the church afforded them. Yet, as Theresa D. Kemp shows in this addition to the Daily Life through History series, many of these women, most of them illiterate by modern standards, found creative ways to assert agency and push back against social norms. In an era when William Shakespeare debuted his plays at the Globe Theatre in London, everyday English women were active in religious movements, wrote literature, and went to court to protest abuse at home. Ultimately, a close examination of the lives of these women reveals how instrumental they were in shaping English society during a transformative and dynamic period of British history.
Treatments for Anxiety
Authors: Goldstein Myrna Chandler , Goldstein Mark A.
Published: May 2024

This book examines 25 well-known and well-studied options for combating anxiety. These include first-line treatments such as benzodiazepines, SSRIs, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as complementary modalities such as animal therapy, exercise, and dietary supplements. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular treatment’s origins and underlying principles, how and in what contexts it's used, and potential side effects and risks. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better understand the scientific community’s findings. An introductory essay offers a broad overview of anxiety disorders and explains how these conditions are different from the day-to-day worries all individuals experience. The introduction also highlights different assessment tools clinicians use to gauge the presence and severity of various anxiety disorders. A further readings section at the end of each entry points readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.
Exploring the Primary School Teachers’ Attitude towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an Instructional Method in Mathematics Teaching in Anambra State.
Authors: Ukamaka Alison Victoria , Onyekachi Alison Joel , Obinna Alaribe Christopher , Perpetua Okeke Chisom
Published: May 2024

This study investigated the attitude of Primary School teachers towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an instructional method in Anambra State. It has been stated by several authors and scholars that the development of any nation depends very much on their knowledge of Mathematics. Mathematics has been so useful right from the origin of man. Mathematics is a vital subject in our lives, its application can be found in any field or profession. Unfortunately the performance of the pupils in mathematics has been consistently poor in primary school, which is the foundation of all levelsof education. This could be as a result of poor teaching method, one teaching cannot be used for all subjects especially mathematics. There is a need to explore other methods of teaching mathematics in primary school such as ICT. ICT has been identified worldwide as a way out, if the teachers are ready to use it. The attitude of primary school teachers has been seen as prerequisite to find out their readiness to use ICT in mathematics classroom. Three research question and two hypotheses guided the study. The descriptive survey research was adopted. A total of 130 public primary school teachers were randomly selected from the population of 1362 primary school teachers involved in the study. The instrument for data collection was Computer Attitude Scale (CAS). The CAS was validated by experts and the reliabilities established to be 0.87. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS package program to obtain mean, standard deviation and independent z-test. The result from the findings shows that, the primary school teachers’ attitude is generally positive; there is no significant difference in the attitude of male and female primary school teachers; no significant difference in the attitude of urban and rural science teachers. Based on this findings recommendations were made.
Applying pragmatic approach in EFL grammar instruction
Authors: Kuntso Oksana
Published: May 2024

The traditional linear approach to teaching grammar is insufficient for real-life communication where context plays a crucial role. Communicative grammar integrates language structures into the four skills of language, emphasising the importance of context and pragmatic usage. This enables learners to use and understand a structure in various situations spontaneously. The communicative approach to teaching grammar helps students express their ideas beyond just linguistic structures. This paper conducts a comprehensive literature review on the topic of communicative grammar in foreign language acquisition. It analyses different teaching methods and approaches to communicative grammar instruction, including linear and organic models, deductive and inductive approaches. The study also explores the benefits of integrating grammar instruction into all EFL class activities, instead of having a standalone grammar class. Additionally, the role of context and pragmatics in language learning and teaching is investigated. The relationship between form and function, as well as the importance of teaching grammar in context, are also analysed. The paper also examines the disadvantages of the traditional linear model of grammar instruction and the benefits of the communicative approach. It investigates the role of real-life interactions and constant practice in context for assimilating language structures and vocabulary. Finally, the cognitive motivational connection between language construction and meaning in communicative grammar instruction is discussed.
Review Of Law Violations Against Lecturers Who Are Professionally As Notaries And Advocates
Authors: Handoko Panggung
Published: May 2024

Severak University, particularly graduate schools or colleges that have regulation resources or postgraduate projects; There are a large number in the legitimate field, for example, Legal officials, Supporters, Judges, and lawful callings or other legitimate professionals who are thought of as logically qualified and have a bringing in the scholarly field, becoming speakers or showing staff at graduate schools or regulation resources or projects. postgraduate. Completing double callings as a Supporter and furthermore as a teacher or showing staff some of the time leads to questions in regards to whether the double situation as a speaker or showing staff might be done and on the other hand whether the teacher may likewise act as a Promoter. This uncertainty can possibly bring about occasions that occasionally lead to states of legitimate vulnerability. In this exploration, the creator utilizes regularizing examination or library research techniques. Lawful examination completed by inspecting library materials or auxiliary information can be called regularizing legitimate exploration or library research. The examination results demonstrate the way that promoters can become teachers who are non-government workers. This likewise applies to the Public accountant calling who can become teachers, however for the legal official calling, in completing their calling, they are disallowed from filling in as heads of advanced education foundations or standing firm on underlying footings in advanced education establishments. The lawful ramifications for Public accountants who stand firm on simultaneous footings as heads of Advanced education Establishments with the presence of genuine legitimate guidelines, then, at that point, the activity and execution of authorizations against Legal officials who abuse the Public accountant's governing set of principles are forced with the sort and level of approvals for Disregarding Public accountants as: composed advance notice sanctions, impermanent suspension, transitory excusal , brief stop. with deference, to end without regard.
Biomass Burning Emissions Analysis Based on MODIS AOD and AeroCom Multi-Model Simulations
Authors: Petrenko Mariya , Kahn Ralph , Chin Mian , Bauer Susanne E. , Bergman Tommi , Bian Huisheng , Curci Gabriele , Johnson Ben , Kaiser Johannes , Kipling Zak , Kokkola Harri , Liu Xiaohong , Mezuman Keren , Mielonen Tero , Myhre Gunnar , Pan Xiaohua , Protonotariou Anna , Remy Samuel , Skeie Ragnhild Bieltvedt , Stier Philip , Takemura Toshihiko , Tsigaridis Kostas , Wang Hailong , Watson-Parris Duncan , Zhang Kai
Published: May 2024

Abstract. We assessed the performance of 11 AeroCom models in simulating biomass burning (BB) smoke aerosol optical depth (AOD) in the vicinity of fires over 13 regions globally. By comparing multi-model outputs and satellite observations, we aim to: (1) assess the factors affecting model-simulated, BB AOD performance using a common emissions inventory, (2) identify regions where the emission inventory might underestimate or overestimate smoke sources, and (3) identify anomalies that might point to model-specific smoke emission, dispersion, or removal, issues. Using satellite-derived AOD snapshots to constrain source strength works best where BB smoke from active sources dominates background aerosol, such as in boreal forest regions and over South America and southern-hemisphere Africa. The comparison is poor where the total AOD is low, as in many agricultural burning areas or where background, non-BB AOD is high, such as parts of India and China. Many inter-model BB AOD differences can be traced to differences in model-assumed values for the mass ratio of organic aerosol to organic carbon, the BB aerosol mass extinction efficiency, and the aerosol loss-rate. The results point to the need for increased numbers of available BB cases for study in some regions, and especially to the need for more extensive, regional-to-global-scale measurements of aerosol loss rates and of detailed microphysical and optical properties; this would better constrain models and help distinguish BB from other aerosols in satellite retrievals. More generally, there is the need for additional efforts at constraining aerosol source strength and other model attributes with multi-platform observations.
Millennial scale sea surface temperatures of the western Arabian Sea between 37–67 ka BP
Authors: Scott Jennifer , Coenen Douglas , Jung Simon
Published: May 2024

Abstract. The Asian monsoon system is a crucial part of the global climate system affecting a significant proportion of the world population. Understanding the controls for changes in the monsoon system is crucial for meaningful assessments of future climate change. The Arabian Sea is part of the wider Asian monsoon system and has been studied regarding controls of monsoon variability through time. In this study we present sea surface temperature data from 37–67 ka BP from sediment core NIOP 929 from the western Arabian Sea assessing the importance of northern/southern hemispheric climate change driving monsoon circulation in the Arabian Sea. Earlier work implies a straightforward link between monsoon variation in the Arabian Sea and northern hemisphere millennial scale climate change during glacial periods, as depicted in Greenland ice cores. We present a new millennial-scale Mg/Ca based sea surface temperature reconstruction based on the planktic foraminifera species G. bulloides and G. ruber. We use these data to calculate seasonal sea surface temperatures. The SST data are variable with a maximum short-term change of 8–9 °C. The variations in our SST records appear not related to change in either hemisphere in a straightforward fashion by not showing a phase-locked relation to millennial scale change in Greenland or Antarctic ice core records. We discuss these changes in the context of the Arabian Sea potentially being a “melting pot” with both the northern and the southern hemisphere exerting influence on a seasonal scale.
Towards an Automated Transformation of an nD Urban Data Model to a Computational Ontology Network: From UML to OWL, From CityGML 3.0 to “CityOWL”
Authors: Vinasco-Alvarez Diego , Samuel John , Servigne Sylvie , Gesquière Gilles
Published: May 2024

Abstract. As urban data is becoming more complex, researchers are exploring the use of linked data for studying complex urban phenomena. However, mere transformation of heterogeneous data formats to formal knowledge graph formats such as Ontology Web Language (OWL) result in the loss of data. Therefore, we propose an automated approach based on standards to automatically transform conceptual models of urban data to OWL. In this article, we propose reusable configuration rules for transforming UML to OWL as well as the reasoning behind our choice. Our approach is demonstrated by the transformation of a 3D geospatial urban data model, CityGML 3.0, to a network of computational ontologies, informally entitled “CityOWL”. We also propose several alignments between the resulting ontologies and existing geospatial, semantic, and temporal linked data standards such as GeoSPARQL, SKOS, and OWL-Time.
Orchestrating Urban Footfall Prediction: Leveraging AI and batch-oriented workflow for Smart City Application
Authors: Komar Tom , James Philip
Published: May 2024

Abstract. This paper explores development and deployment of a smart city prediction system, demonstrating this capability on data generated by footfall counting sensors. Presented approach integrates classical machine learning (ML) techniques with process orchestration framework Apache Airflow. The architecture is designed to handle datasets in periodic batches, ensuring updates are regularly integrated into the prediction system and new predictions are created at every increment. Our work demonstrates ease at which similar systems can be developed, given sufficient volume of data and availability of compute power. This approach highlights that increasing number of smart sensors, availability of proven ML techniques and modern processing frameworks create a critical mass for proliferation of real-time forecasting solutions. Our results indicate that the developed system is effective in predicting footfall patterns, a variable that can be instrumental in applications such as traffic control, resource allocation, public safety, and urban planning. Used methodology is not limited to footfall data, and can be applied to other timeseries datastreams, making it a versatile tool for smart city context. Showcasing practical implementation and benefits of the system, the paper contributes to the ongoing efforts in developing a class of digital urban infrastructure.
Safety Assessment of Cycling Routes in Urban Environments
Authors: Li Weilian , Arzoumanidis Lukas , Matijevic Jannik , Mustafa Daham Mohammed , Rottmann Peter , Haunert Jan-Henrik , Dehbi Youness
Published: May 2024

Abstract. As one of the most well-known forms of active mobility, cycling is an environmentally friendly way to explore a destination, becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. However, safety is the most severe issue facing cyclists and the essential factor for people who are hesitant to use bikes. In this context, we propose a safety assessment method for cycling routes in urban environments. This work presents how to automatically generate a safe cycling map integrating volunteered geographic information with GIS analysis. We start by extracting the indicators that can possibly contribute to cycling safety from OpenStreetMap. Then, we set up a multivariate linear regression equation to solve the importance of indicators. Afterward, we generate a weighted graph model that represents cycling safety. Taking the City of Bonn, Germany, as an example, we implement our approach for this region. The experiment results show that Bonn is a city for safe cycling, confirming the claim that Bonn is a bike-friendly city. Our findings can also be used to plan the safest route for cycling, thereby enhancing the overall biking experience in Bonn.
Bentuk Pengimplementasian Program Kuliah Kerja Nyata Dalam Upaya Membantu Korban Gempa Cianjur
Authors: Nicolas Mezzalira  , Fauzi Ramadhan  , Vina Alvionita  , Vicky Suyendi  , Epul Saepul  , Christian Natael Suhendi  , Nurcahyawati
Published: May 2024

Desa Cirumput adalah sebuah desa yang berada di wilayah Kecamatan Cugenang, Kabupaten Cianjur,Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Desa Cirumput merupakan salah satu desa yang terkena dampak gempa bumi Jawa Barat.  Gempa bumi Jawa Barat merupakan gempa bumi berkekuatan 5.6 Mw dengan kedalaman 10 km yang terjadi di Kabupaten Cianjur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia pada 21 November 2022 pukul 13.21 WIB.. Dalam upaya membantu masyarakat terdampak gempa Cianjur, mahasiswa mengadakan program Kuliah Kerja Nyata pengabdian pada warga terdampak gempa Cianjur. Program ini terdiri dari beberapa program kerja, yaitu program kerja kesehatan dan program kerja infrastruktur, Program kerja kesehatan dilakukan untuk memberikan perhatian kesehatan bagi masyarakat terdampak gempa. Program ini melibatkan pelaksanaan fogging pada daerah yang terindikasi menjadi sarang nyamuk, tes kesehatan seperti tes tekanan darah dan tes gula darah serta memberikan informasi dan edukasi kesehatan kepada masyarakat. Program kerja infrastruktur dilakukan untuk membantu memperbaiki kerusakan yang terjadi akibat gempa. Program ini melibatkan tindakan pembersihan dan penambalan genteng bocor pada Masjid Jami, penambalan jalan yang rusak., Memasang terpal pada mushola sebagai sarana penghalang air hujan serta membersihkan selokan dan jalan yang tersumbat akibat reruntuhan pasca gempa.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Perangkat Desa Terhadap Efektivitas Pengelolaan Dana Desa Di Desa Hilimbowo Idanoi Kecamatan Gunungsitoli Idanoi Kota Gunungsitoli
Authors: Laoli Berkat Puni , Hulu Fatolosa , Zebua Emanuel , Waruwu Meiman Hidayat
Published: May 2024

Competence is the ability and characteristics of a person in carrying out work or tasks based on the knowledge, skills and behavior possessed by the individual. Competence will also have a positive impact on the effectiveness of village fund management. The characteristics of competence are: knowledge, skills and attitudes. The formulation of the problem in this study is to find out whether there is an Influence of Competence of Village Officials on the Effectiveness of Village Fund Management in Hilimbowo Idanoi Village, Gunungsitoli Idanoi District, Gunungsitoli City. This study uses a quantitative research method that aims to determine the effect of an independent variable on the dependent variable and how big its role is with the aim of testing the hypotheses that have been set. The sample in this study is the same as the population, namely representatives of the Hilimbowo Idanoi village community, Gunungsitoli Idanoi District, totaling 25 people. From the research results it is known the following things: The level of validity of the X and Y variables meets the applicable standards with the results of the entire question item being declared valid because rcount > rtable (0.396), at a 95% confidence interval with N = 25. The research instrument for each variable was also declared reliable with r count X (0.552) > r table (0.396) and r count Y (0.670) > r table (0.396) at 95% confidence intervals with N = 25. From the test hypothesis, the following results are obtained: Calculation of the correlation coefficient between variable X (competence of village officials) has a significant effect on variable Y (effectiveness of Village Fund management) in Hilimbowo Idanoi Village, Gunungsitoli Idanoi District, Gunungsitoli City. Calculation of the correlation of determination shows that there is an influence of variable X on variable Y of 24.7% while 75.3% is influenced by other factors which are not also discussed in this study.
ANALISIS RISIKO PADA PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN JALAN TOL (STUDI KASUS PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN JALAN TOL TERBANGGI BESAR – PEMATANG PANGGANG – KAYU AGUNG)
Authors: Simanjuntak Manlian Ronald A , Putra Fisika Prasetyo , Hidayat Taufiq
Published: May 2024

Di dalam pembangunan proyek konstruksi jalan tol selalu memiliki banyak risiko yang berpotensi menghambat kinerja proyek secara keseluruhan hingga menimbulkan kerugian terhadap biaya, mutu, waktu pelaksanaan hingga reputasi perusahaan.. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisa risiko yang berpengaruh, paling dominan serta kepemilikannya pada proyek pembangunan jalan tol Terbanggi Besar - Pematang Panggang - Kayu Agung yang merupakan jalan tol terpanjang di Indonesia (189 km) dan berada di dua provinsi dengan mayoritas berjenis tanah rawa atau lahan gambut. Kuisioner survei merupakan tahap awal dalam pengumpulan data untuk memperoleh variabel penelitian dengan melakukan validasi pakar, kemudian disebar kepada 89 responden untuk dilakukan analisa dan penilaian tingkat risiko. Kepemilikan dan mitigasi risiko didapatkan dari hasil analisa penulis maupun wawancara dengan pakar. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat 71 variabel risiko yang berpengaruh pada proyek pembangunan jalan tol Terbanggi Besar-Pematang Panggang-Kayu Agung. Sumber risiko dengan tingkat risiko ekstrim paling banyak yaitu keuangan dengan 6 variabel, alami dengan 4 variabel dan proyek dengan 4 variabel. Sumber risiko yang tidak memiliki risiko ekstrim adalah kriminal dan keselamatan. Kepemilikan risiko terbanyak dimiliki oleh kontraktor sebanyak 27 risiko, dimiliki pemilik proyek (owner) sebanyak 8 risiko dan dimiliki konsultan sebanyak 5 risiko. Hal ini karena kontraktor mempunyai tanggung jawab terbesar pada tahap pelaksanaan proyek, sedangkan pemilik proyek dan konsultan merupakan pihak yang mendukung untuk percepatan penyelesaian proyek. Kata kunci: risiko, konstruksi, jalan tok, mitigasi
Turbidity Removal by Electrooxidation from Pistachio Processing Wastewater Using Ti/Pt Anodes
Authors: Sermin G naslan Sermin G naslan , Baybars Ali F L and Alper Erdem Y lmaz Baybars Ali F L and Alper Erdem Y lmaz
Published: May 2024

Turbidity is the presence of suspended substances in water and is a pollution parameter for water. In this study, the removal of turbidity from pistachio processing wastewater by the electrooxidation process was investigated. Ti/Pt was used as the anode material and stainless steel was used as the cathode material. Stirring speed, supporting electrolyte type, and supporting electrolyte type concentration, initial pH value, and current density were investigated as working parameters. The mixing speed was investigated at 0, 200, 400, and 600 rpm. NaCl, KCl, Na2SO4, and NaNO3 were used as supporting electrolyte types. 0, 0.250, 0.500, 0.625, 0.750, and 1.000 M of NaCl concentrations were tested. For pH experiments, 3, 4, 5.3 (natural pH), 7, 9, and 11 values were selected, and studies were carried out at current densities of 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, and 15 mA/cmand#178;. The highest removal rate was found as 66.66% at 400 rpm at mixing speed. The optimum conditions were selected as 0.625 M NaCl electrolyte concentration, 5 mA/cm2 current density, wastewater natural pH value (5.3) and turbidity removal was 92.43%, while the energy consumption was 193.5 kWh/m3. As the current density increases, the removal efficiency also increases, but considering the operating cost, this value was chosen as 5 mA/cm2. In the results, it was seen that the most effective supporting electrolyte type in the removal of turbidity by electrooxidation was NaCl, the most suitable ambient conditions were the natural pH value of the wastewater, and the electrooxidation was quite efficient.
Impact of RREQ Packet Flooding Attack on Wireless Sensor Networks: A Simulation-Based Study
Authors: Vivek Sharma
Published: May 2024

This paper analyzes the impact of RREQ packet flooding on WSNs through simulations. WSNs are vital for applications like surveillance, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. However, they are susceptible to DoS attacks, such as RREQ packet flooding, which disrupts normal operations by overwhelming the network with excessive route requests. The study evaluates the effect of RREQ flooding on WSN performance metrics, including throughput, end-to-end delay, packet delivery ratio, energy consumption, and routing load. It also reviews relevant literature to provide background information and identify gaps in current knowledge.
Introduction: WSNs consist of distributed sensor nodes that collect and transmit data to a central base station for processing. WSNs face significant challenges, including malicious activities like DoS attacks, which aim to disrupt normal operations. RREQ packet flooding is a severe form of DoS attack that overwhelms the network with excessive Route REQuest packets, leading to communication channel saturation and congestion, thus hindering legitimate data transmission and compromising network performance.
Objectives: The objective of this paper is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the effects of RREQ packet flooding on various performance metrics of WSNs through extensive simulations. The study aims to understand the repercussions of this attack on throughput, end-to-end delay, packet delivery ratio, energy consumption, and routing load. Additionally, the paper seeks to identify existing gaps in the understanding of the impact of RREQ packet flooding and provide insights that can inform the development of effective countermeasures to safeguard WSNs.
Methods: The paper employs simulation-based methods to assess the impact of RREQ packet flooding on WSN performance. Various performance metrics such as throughput, end-to-end delay, packet delivery ratio, energy consumption, and routing load are evaluated. A thorough literature review is also conducted to contextualize the analysis and identify knowledge gaps. The simulations are designed to mimic real-world scenarios to provide accurate and relevant results.  
Results: The simulations reveal that RREQ packet flooding significantly affects WSN performance. Key findings include a decrease in throughput, an increase in end-to-end delay, a reduction in packet delivery ratio, higher energy consumption, and increased routing load. These results highlight the detrimental impact of RREQ packet flooding on the overall functionality and efficiency of WSNs.
Conclusions: The paper concludes that RREQ packet flooding poses a substantial threat to the performance of WSNs. The findings underscore the importance of developing robust defense mechanisms to protect WSNs from such attacks. The insights gained from this study can inform the creation of more resilient and reliable WSNs, capable of withstanding RREQ packet flooding and similar threats.
Sustainable Privatization Framework with Special Reference to India and Emerging Democratic Economies
Authors: Dr. Chithambar Gupta V Dr Virupaksha Goud G, , Dr. Sunil M Rashinkar Dr. Aurobindo Kiriyakere,
Published: May 2024

Privatization, as a policy, faced lot of resistance and risks for government while privatizing state enterprises. Emerging democracies faces a relatively different challenges to privatization in comparison with developed countries. The success of privatization is different in different countries. The mammoth research on privatization rarely discussed the sustainability of privatization policy in the democratic system. In this context, this research would like to find an answer to what are the factors that influence sustainability of privatization?  There exists a need for a holistic framework for sustainable and soft implementation of privatization plans. In this context, this research becomes highly relevant for such countries which are struggling in privatization of their state enterprises. This conceptual research article, is a qualitative research done, on emerging democratic economies, in an effort to identify the factors which influence sustainability of the privatization of public sector enterprises, using secondary literature. The proposed framework would like to answer the multidimensional external and internal challenges arising from politics, economy, stock market, society, labor unions, privatization process and method.
A study on the consumer buying behavior as an effect due to brand puffery
Authors: Ahmad Mohd , Khandekar Ketaki , Wasankar Vaibhav , Pancholi Devvrath , Singh Sibani
Published: May 2024

Consumer buying behaviour is significantly influenced by brand puffery, which involves the use of exaggerated or misleading claims about a product's features, benefits, or performance. Brand puffery can create inflated perceptions of a product's value, leading consumers to make purchasing decisions based on unrealistic expectations. When consumers encounter brand puffery, they may develop overly optimistic beliefs about a product's capabilities, leading them to expect miraculous results or unparalleled benefits. As a result, they may be more likely to choose products with exaggerated claims over alternatives, believing that they offer superior quality or performance. To mitigate the negative effects of brand puffery, businesses must prioritize transparency, authenticity, and ethical marketing practices. By accurately representing their products and setting realistic expectations, brands can foster trust and credibility with consumers. Transparent communication, honest advertising, and genuine engagement with customers can help build stronger relationships and enhance brand loyalty. Additionally, businesses should invest in delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences to reinforce their brand's value proposition and differentiate themselves from competitors. Through inferential statistics its indicated that advertisements with a plain motive of generating interest may mislead the viewer because of the exaggerated claims made by way of puffery. Thus, marketers can make controlled use of puffery in their advertisements to influence consumer behaviour.
Challenges And Strategies Of Translating Scientific Texts: A Comparative Study Of Human Translation And Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Munassar Awadh Awadh Nasser
Published: May 2024

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has markedly influenced the field of translation, particularly within the scientific community. The study aims to explore the challenges faced by human translators and AI apps highlighting the strategies they use when translating scientific texts from English into Arabic and vice versa. It also seeks to compare the translations produced by human translators with those generated by Artificial Intelligence. Moreover, this study endeavors to identify potential solutions for enhancing translation efficiency and productivity, particularly in the domain of scientific translation. The author adopted an analytical-descriptive methodology and a comparative analysis of the translations produced. To achieve this, a comprehensive test comprising six texts, including (18) collocations, phrasal verbs and abbreviations was administered to assess (20) Arab translators’ performance and challenges encountered. The same test was inputted to (10) AI applications to compare ultimately the performance of both human translators and AI tools efficiency in translating scientific texts. The outcomes were analysed and evaluated with the assistance of three professional translators in addition to slandered translation. The research’s findings aim to advance translation efficiency and productivity, especially within the scientific translation domain, which is pivotal for international knowledge and collaboration. The data analysis was carried out according to Ghazala's classification (2008) for the challenges, Newmark's taxonomy (1980) for strategies, and Prieto's criteria (2015) for the assessment of the translations of translators and AI.