bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A System to Detect and Analyze the Skin Disease Using Deep Learning Algorithm
Authors:   MITRC, Alwar, Rajasthan, Kumar Manish
Published: January 2023

Skin is the most touchy and sensitive part of the body subsequently we need an extraordinary consideration. This exploration is identified with distinguish skin ailment, for example, skin inflammation, clogged pores, dermatitis and so on. When all is said in done this sort of infection can turn out to be progressively hazardous in the event that it isn't controlled at a previous stage. This exploration will give an office to client to deciding the skin illness dependent on manifestations. In this examination the information handling of patients is utilizing profound learning apparatus which has as of late accomplished promising outcomes in a wide scope of zones, for example, PC vision, discourse acknowledgment and regular language preparing. It intends to learn progressive portrayals of information by utilizing profound engineering models. In a skin malady location framework, pictures should be naturally handled and examined. In this paper, we survey the profound learning calculations connected to contaminated skin pictures of people as far as various research themes: skin picture discovery, picture preprocessing, and picture acknowledgment and picture arrangement. Index Terms— dermatology, skin disease, deep learning neural network, DBN, contrast
The interplay between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) and the hypothalamic and endocrinal disorders: A Mini-review
Authors:   Department of Physiology, Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia., Hassan Fatma , Kadah Alaa , AlShareef Eatedal , Nukaly Houriyah , Al-Fadhel Jinan , AlHartani Mahinar , Ahmed Ruqayyah , Fagih Sara
Published: January 2023

The worldwide medical systems are still being severely impacted by the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is responsible for catastrophic mortality and morbidity. It becomes more and more obvious that this unique respiratory virus’s impacts go beyond the respiratory system as time goes on and our comprehension of it deepens. The transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) protein is necessary for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which is the cause of COVID-19, to gain cellular entry through the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. Most endocrine glands exhibit high levels of expression for ACE2 and TMPRSS2. This pays the attention to the effect of COVID-19 on the endocrine system. Besides its capability to pass to the central nervous system especially the hypothalamus inducing a lot of functional disorders in COVID-19 individuals. Although effective vaccines became widely available, and mortality declined but attention is shifting more and more to the lengthy health impacts on COVID-19 survivors. To inform suitable research and effective management, this review provides an overview of the data examining the impacts of COVID-19 on the endocrine glands besides the hypothalamus. In addition, we reported if the endocrinal and thalamic disorders could affect the incidence and progress of COVID-19.
End-User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) Model: Implementation of Learning Management System (LMS) on Students Satisfaction at Universities
Authors: Padalia Andi , Natsir Taufiq
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out the extent to which user satisfaction with the Learning Management System (LMS) service is so that it can provide better service and can satisfy/meet the needs of its users by measuring user satisfaction with information systems using the End-User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) model approach. The researcher adopted the EUCS model developed by Doll and Torkzadeh regarding the satisfaction of end users of information systems. Related to the level of contentment experienced by end users of information systems, the researcher chose to implement the EUCS model that Doll and Torkzadeh had developed. The collected research samples came from a total of two hundred (200) students enrolled in the Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music Education Study Program in batches of 2021 and 2022. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), a subset of the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method, was used to analyze this research project's data. User satisfaction will also affect if the variable of ease of use in learning applications used by students is easy to access and can be accessed anywhere and anytime. This study found that students were highly satisfied with the Application of LMS in the learning process. It was also found that the five EUCS factors significantly increased satisfaction with learning technology.
Traffic Conditions and Characteristics: Investigation of Road Segment Performance
Authors: Hafram St. Maryam , Asrib Ahmad Rifqi
Published: January 2023

The dimensions of the road affect the flow of traffic passing over it. Even though the traffic lanes are the same width, the traffic flow will not be the same because the environment is different. This study aims to determine traffic conditions and characteristics through density analysis and the level of traffic service on the roads. This research is a type of non-experimental research, like a case study with survey methods and direct field observations to determine the performance of the road network. The primary data collected through direct recording in the field is the number of vehicles passing through Perintis Kemerdekaan Road and observing the side constraints that reduce capacity and service levels and impede smooth traffic flow. Data analysis used the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and Indonesia Road Capacity Manual (MKJI) 1997. The service level value (LOS) is obtained by dividing the peak traffic volume in the west direction of 4728 PCU/hour with the road capacity value obtained by the service level of 0.89 entering category E while in the east direction with a traffic volume value of 4974 PCU/hour obtained the degree of saturation value of 0.94. The results of the study show that the level of road service is between (D - E) with a value of 0.85 to 1.00, which means that it is close to road capacity and sluggish speed, high traffic density due to internal barriers and vehicle drivers who experience traffic jams of medium duration.
Google Earth y su aplicación en la enseñanza-aprendizaje de Ciencias Naturales
Authors: Arias Yaure Lizbeth , Poma López Laura Nohemy
Published: January 2023

La investigación se direcciona en el estudip de Google Earth y la enseñanza-aprendizaje de Ciencias Naturales. Por consiguiente, se planteó como objetivo general: Contribuir en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en los estudiantes de séptimo grado en la asignatura de Ciencias Naturales de la escuela de Educación Bäsica Particular "Timoteo de la ciudad de Loja, mediante el uso de la aplicación Google Earth para mejorar el proceso educativo. Turo un enfoque cuali-cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo con un disetio no experimental. Se emplearon las siguientes técnicas; observación directa, encuesta, entrevista, técznica de demostración, técica de evaluación. Fimalmente puedo mencionar que, utilizar Google Earth en Ciencias Naturales resulta favorable en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, por consiguiente, se construyó una guia didáctica a partir de esta herramienta tecnológica para fortalecer los aprendizajes en la asignatura, cuyos resultados fueron relevantes gracias a la técnica de demostración aplicada en el aula de clases
PENERAPAN DATA MINING DENGAN METODE SINGLE MOVING AVERAGE UNTUK MENENTUKAN JUMLAH PENJUALAN OBAT
Authors: Hady Sultan , Hamsinar Henny , Hardiyanti Reka Putri
Published: January 2023

Anita Farma 2 Pharmacy is one of the private pharmacies in the city of Baubau which still implements a manual system for drug sales management and has not implemented a method to predict future drug sales. So that there are various kinds of drugs that experience excess stock and some drugs experience stock shortages. The purpose of this study is to make it easier to predict future drug stock requirements at Anita Farma 2 Pharmacy using the application of data mining with the web-based Single Moving Average method. The method used in this study is the Single Moving Average (SMA) method which is a technique for calculating the average of a number from the latest actual value, updated as new values become available, carried out to forecast the following periods using the method Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) to calculate the accuracy of predictions on the Single Moving Average method. The results of the research system used the Single Moving Average method, namely period 2 (M2) of 23.25%, period 3 (M3) of 26.23% and period 4 (M4) of 28.22% using 5 drug samples with sales for 5 years from January 2017 to December 2021 Among the 3 periods of drug sales forecasting tested using manual calculations with MAPE it can be concluded that period (M2) is better than periods M3 and M4 with a percentage of MAPE "Good Forecasting" of 16.67% and the smallest error rate of 23.25 %.
APLIKASI MOBILE BROADCAST INFORMASI PERKULIAHAN BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Azlin Azlin , La Atina La Atina , Indrasari Ria
Published: January 2023

Many lecture activities on campus, such as class schedules, still use the manual method to trigger them for students. This causes that the information provided is often not delivered as a result of time constraints, so manual notification is not very helpful. The media used in the informatics engineering study program to convey current information are bulletin boards and the campus' official portal website. Therefore we need a system that can convey lecture information directly to students. This study aims to build a Mobile Broadcast Application for Disseminating Lecture Information for students. The research methodology used in this research is using the waterfall model. The waterfall model provides a sequential software life-flow approach starting from analysis, design, coding, and testing. Analysis is a stage that is used to analyze the specifications or requirements for the application to be built. This research produced a Mobile Broadcast Application for Information Dissemination of Android-Based Lectures for the Informatics Engineering Study Program which makes it easier for students to obtain lecture information.
Comparative Study and Utilization of Best Deep Learning Algorithms for the Image Processing
Authors:   Head & Professor, Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Pace Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Prasad Dr. Kanakam Siva Rama , Edukondalu P ,   Associate Professor, Department of Artifical Intelligence & Data Science, Pace Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Rao G Subba ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Artifical Intelligence & Data Science, Pace Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India
Published: January 2023

Deep learning has gained immense popularity in scientific computing, and its algorithms are widely used in complex problem-solving industries. Every deep learning algorithm use different types of neural networks to perform indented tasks. Deep learning (DL) algorithms have emerged from different machine learning and soft computing methodologies. Since then, a number of deep learning (DL) algorithms have been recently introduced in the scientific community and applied in various application fields. Today, the use of DLs has become indispensable due to their intelligence, effective learning, accuracy and reliability in model creation. However, a comprehensive list of DL algorithms has not yet been presented in the scientific literature. This article lists the most popular DL algorithms and their application areas. Deep learning uses ANN artificial neural networks to perform convoluted calculations on huge amounts of data. It is a type of machine learning based on the structure and function of the human brain. Deep learning algorithms train machines by learning from examples. Industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, entertainment and advertising often use deep learning.
An Efficient Approach for Patterns of Oriented Motion Flow Facial Expression Recognition from Depth Video
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Mastan Ch. , Ravindra Ch. ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Kishore T. ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Harish T. ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Veeranjaneyulu R. ,   Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India, Rao Dr. A. Seshagiri ,   Professor, Department of Information Technology, PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India
Published: January 2023

Patterns of directed motion flow (POMF) from optical flow data is a novel feature illustration method that we have a tendency to propose in this paper to recognize the correct facial expression from facial video.The POMF encodes the directional flow data with increased native texture small patterns and computes completely distinct directional motion data.It demonstrates its ability to recognize facial data by capturing the spatial and temporal changes caused by facial movements through optical flow and allowing it to examine both domestic and foreign structures.Finally, the hidden Markoff model (HMM) is trained on the expression model using the POMF bar graph.The objective sequences are generated by using the K-means agglomeration method to create a codebook in order to instruct through the HMM. Over RGB and depth camera-based video, the projected technique's performance has been evaluated. The results of the experiments show that the proposed POMF descriptor is more effective than other promising approaches at extracting facial information and has a higher classification rate.
De Belgische beroepsziekteregeling
Authors: Vanhooff L.
Published: January 2023

De Belgische beroepsziekteregeling

De Belgische beroepsziekteregeling kenmerkt zich door de vereiste link tussen werk en ziekte. Werknemers die een ziekte hebben opgelopen door hun werk die ook inherent is aan het werk, hebben recht op een vergoeding. Deze vergoeding is forfaitair, berekend in functie van de arbeidsongeschiktheid van het slachtoffer en zijn (voormalig) loon. De bewijslast van slachtoffers is vereenvoudigd: zij hoeven geen fout van hun werkgever aan te tonen. Voor beroepsziekten die op de zogenaamde beroepsziektelijst staan, volstaat het aan te tonen dat zij aan deze ziekte lijden, en dat die door het werk is veroorzaakt (tijdens het werk en inherent aan het werk). Ziekten die niet op de lijst staan, kunnen ook recht geven op vergoeding, maar vereisen een zwaardere bewijslast (het werk is de determinerende oorzaak). De werkgever is verplicht zijn werknemers te verzekeren bij de sociale zekerheidsinstelling Fedris, maar geniet tevens een burgerrechtelijke immuniteit. Het wordt gefinancierd door werkgevers- en werknemersbijdragen aan de sociale zekerheid.
Strategy Implementation of Islamic Education Institutions in Increasing Public Interest in Sunan Gunung Jati Islamic Middle School
Authors:   UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah (SATU) Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia, Muhson Muhson , Fitri Agus Zainul ,   UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah (SATU) Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia, Nashihudin Moh ,   STAI KH. Muhammad Ali Shodiq Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe in depth the implementation of the strategy of Islamic educational institutions in increasing public interest which focuses on developing programs, budgets, and standard operating procedures at Islamic Middle School Sunan Gunung Jati Ngunut Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia to increase public interest. This study uses a qualitative approach with a type of field research or field research. While collecting data using observation, interviews, data, and documentation. Data analysis using descriptive analysis method. The results of this study indicate that strategic implementation includes 1) program development including the fulfillment of graduate competencies, sustainable development of human resources for both educators and education staff, development of facilities and infrastructure, and priority in marketing programs. 2) Budget which includes budget management and planning in accordance with procedures, starting from budget preparation, foundation approval, analyzing budget sources (central BOS and committees) to the use of the budget for both goods and services. 3) SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) follows the rules set by the education office. In addition, the process of implementing SOP is influenced by Islamic boarding schools which lead to positive student morals. The results above show that the implementation of the strategy of Islamic education institutions in the form of program development, budgets, and standard operating procedures has had a positive impact in the realm of education at Sunan Gunung Jati Islamic Middle School in increasing public interest.
ANALYSIS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTATION CARBON TAX IN INDONESIA
Authors: Dewi I Gusti Putu Eka Rustiana , Dewi Ni Made Sintya Surya
Published: January 2023

The Indonesian government made a commitment to combating climate change through the introduction of a carbon tax, which the law controlled in harmonizing tax rules UU HPP No.7 Year 2021 in order to reduce greenhouse gases and reach net zero emission in Year 2060. Indonesia delayed the introduction of the carbon tax on April and July 2022, but it still intends to do so in stages in accordance with the road map, the growth of the carbon market, the NDC target, and stable economic conditions. This research aims to describe the effectiveness of implementation carbon tax in Indonesia. Technique analysis data use literature review with descriptive qualitative data analysis and comparative research methodology. The research found that it is crucial to guarantee that carbon price regulation is in place as a management tool to alter behavior and promote innovation and changes in how businesses are managed, particularly those that produce significant amounts of carbon emissions. Due to a lack of alternatives using renewable technology and efficient carbon pricing policies, businesses would be reluctant to change and invest in sustainable business models. Indonesia's carbon tax rate also raises many questions about its effectiveness for changing behavior toward low emission development.
Variabilidade ambiental no município de Ibimirim, estado de Pernambuco, Brasil
Authors: Silva da Costa Júnior Djailson , Luiz Caraciolo Ferreira Rinaldo , Antônio Aleixo da Silva José , De Gois Givanildo , Maria de Lima Pessoa Mayara , Sousa da Silva Vanessa
Published: January 2023

Objetivou-se verificar falhas nos dados e preenchê-los; análise descritiva; quantificar a ocorrência de períodos de seca com índices SPI e PDSI; identificar os períodos chuvosos com Balanço Hídrico Climatológico. Os dados climáticos de 1990-2019, de Ibimirim-PE, foram oriundos do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia e Agência Pernambucana de Águas e Climas. Apontou-se falhas (~ 40%) para chuva e temperatura, a variabilidade, nos meses de agosto 16,67% e setembro 26,67%, valores nos meses seguintes de 3,33%; 10,00% e 6,67%. A ocorrência de chuvas > 40 mm, em janeiro, abril, maio e dezembro, fevereiro (107,23 ± 64,78 mm) e março (111,33 ± 92,59 mm), com os maiores volumes, os valores mínimos iguais a zero e máximos > 20 mm em janeiro, abril, e agosto-dezembro. Houve distribuição igualitária na temperatura, mais baixas entre junho-agosto. O SPI, identificou nos anos de 1991-1997; 1999-2003; 2006-2007; 2011; 2013; 2016; 2018 e 2019 próximos a normal; 1990; 2014; 2015; 2017 El Niño; 1998 La Niña; todos os anos moderadamente secos e 2012 extremamente seco La Niña. O PDSI extremamente úmidos 1998; 1999 e 2012 La Niña; 2014; 2015 e 2017 El Niño; e 2018 La Niña; moderadamente úmidos 2013 Neutro e 2019 El Niño, chuva média acumulada anual,  < 520,66 mm outrora > 520,66 mm; ligeiramente úmidos 1990 El Niño e 2003 Neutro e úmido incipiente, 1991 e 1993 El Niño. Não houve excedente hídrico no solo, os valores de evapotranspiração potencial média anual de 1563,44 mm ano-1, superior a precipitação anual, classificado assim como clima (DdA’a’).
A pluviometria do quadrilátero ferrífero em Minas gerais
Authors: Silva Fernandes Antoniel , Moreira Alecir Antonio Maciel
Published: January 2023

Este estudo analisa a interação entre a orografia e a atmosfera na dinâmica climática da região do Quadrilátero Ferrífero, localizado na porção centro-sul de Minas Gerais, visando compreender a variabilidade pluviométrica. Baseou-se nos princípios da Climatologia Geográfica e do método sistêmico para fundamentação teórica do estudo, utilizando-se de técnicas estatísticas e análise espacial como ferramentas de interpretação dos dados. Optou-se por realizar, por conseguinte, do recorte de análise interescalar, tendo como ponto focal o Clima Regional. Os resultados demonstraram que o conjunto serrano influência a dinâmica da circulação geral e das correntes que trazem distúrbios nos ventos (W / NW e S / SE), as quais contribuem com a distribuição da precipitação. Constatou-se que as chuvas são concentradas nas estações da primavera (25%) e do verão (50%), sobretudo nos meses de dezembro e janeiro; já entre os meses de inverno (3%), existem os maiores déficits hídricos. Ademais, foi possível identificar a variabilidade interanual ocorrida, com a delimitação de anos-padrões habituais e anos de anomalias; constatando-se que há variabilidade na distribuição da chuva intra Quadrilátero Ferrífero, ou seja, as bordas norte e leste apresentam volumes de chuvas mais expressivos em relação às bordas oeste e sul.
A HISTÓRIA E IDENTIDADE AUTISTA ATRAVÉS DAS CÂMERAS: O OLHAR DO CINEMA ATRAVESSANDO O ESPECTRO (1988 A 2018)
Authors: Quillici Neto Armindo , de Morais Maria Isabel Silva
Published: January 2023

A sociedade detém a decisão do registro e guarda da história. Essas palavras de Pierre Nora dizem muito sobre o silenciamento de determinados grupos sociais nos quais se destacam as pessoas com deficiência (PCD). Embora as legislação e políticas públicas possam ter avançado no âmbito social, ainda há muito o que se fazer quanto aos direitos das PCDs, inclusive a preservação de sua história e memória. Nisso, conta-se muito com a sétima arte para que, através das câmeras, a sociedade possa se informar, sensibilizar, conscientizar e ressignificar quanto a essas questões da acessibilidade e inclusão. Na história do tempo presente, as plataformas de streaming e as redes sociais têm destacado como temática de filmes, seriados, documentários e reality shows, as questões que permeiam o diagnóstico, características e desafios das pessoas na condição do Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). As modernas telas em HD têm apresentado a verdade? Assim como outros novelos da história, só o tempo, a narrativa e o pesquisador/historiador dirão. Como forma de relatar algumas fontes clássicas do cinema para inspirar a construção do identitário do TEA, o estudo presente nesse capítulo considerou a filmografia sobre a temática, tendo como recorte temporal de 1988 a 2018. A partir disso, uma espiral histórica se dará para diferenciar conceitos básicos sobre o autismo enquanto deficiência e quanto ainda se precisa avançar para que as câmeras (digitais ou não), de fato, consigam captar a narrativa dessas pessoas.
Analysis of Migration Phenomenon and Urban Bias in Indonesia
Authors: Ana Susiati
Published: January 2023

The situation in urban areas that is experiencing the phenomenon of uncontrolled urbanization will result in many new problems such as increased deviance due to poverty, massive unemployment, an increase in slum areas, and so on. From this, urbanization can be seen as an indicator in determining the level of urban development both in the economic and social context. That way, it is possible to better see the form or understanding of urbanization and its impact on life in the city. Qualitative literature review is used by researchers as a type of research in this study. The data used is secondary data obtained indirectly from certain parties and media, meaning that there are certain parties who become intermediaries where they are the ones who obtained and recorded the data beforehand. Developmental life and developmental backwardness are “a series which are interrelated and cannot be separated from one another. Underdevelopment in rural areas arises because there is no balanced development carried out in urban areas. Distributed contributors to the failure of development in rural areas are the wrong views of influential actors in making views on rural conditions, both the physical and social conditions of the people. Urban bias is a concept that still influences development goals in rural areas and is considered relevant
Creative-scientific decision-making skills learning model for training creative thinking skills and student decision making skills
Authors: Siagian Asister Fernando , Ibrahim Muslimin , Supardi Zainul Arifin Imam
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study aims to produce a valid learning model by validating the creative-scientific decision -making skills (CSDMS) learning model to improve creative thinking skills and decision-making skills. 

Design/Methodology/Approach: The research methodology is development research adapted from Borg and Gall which consists of three stages:  the preliminary stage, the model design stage and the model testing stage.  This research is conducted through validation study designs those tests two criteria, namely content and construct validity by involving three experts in Focus Group Discussion (FGD) activities. The validity criteria were determined based on the Aiken validation index. 

Findings: The study’s findings show that the CSDMS model is valid in terms of content and construct.  This is based on calculations using the Aiken formula which shows that the V value for each instrument item is 0.89 ≤ V ≤ 1 with a very valid category.  It was concluded that the CSDMS model was stated to be valid both in terms of content and construct validity in order to improve students' creative thinking skills and decision-making skills. 

Contribution to literature: This research produces a valid learning model in terms of content and construct, so that it can improve creative thinking skills and decision-making skills. The CSDMS model has a syntax consisting of six phases, namely: 1) Problem orientation 2)   Exploration 3) Elaboration   4) Group investigation 5) Decision making and 6) Evaluation and reflection.
Cohesion Profiles of L2 Writings by Korean EFL College Learners
Authors:   Convergence English Language & Literature Association, Shin Eun-young
Published: January 2023

This study is to explore the cohesion profiles of L2 writings both quantitatively and qualitatively in the course of process writing by L2 English learners to see if learners exhibit any progress in subsequent drafts. Three students’ writing samples were collected from a course of Logic and Essay Writing offered at a university in Jeollanam-do in Korea. Their three subsequent drafts of English learning autobiographies in the course of recursive process writing were analyzed both quantitatively using Coh-Metrix and qualitatively based on Halliday and Hasan’s (1976) taxonomy of cohesive devices. Coh-Metrix indices relevant to cohesion including descriptive indices, referential cohesion indices, and connective indices of three learners‘ writing samples were examined. In addition to the quantitative analysis between three writings and between the three drafts, qualitatively divergent patterns in the use of respective cohesive devices were discussed.
The “Salamanca Process” Origins, Meaning and Implementation of a Dominican Theological-Pastoral Category
Authors:   Convento Santa Sabina, Sicouly, OP Pablo Carlos
Published: January 2023

This article offers a brief presentation of the theological-pastoral category “Salamanca Process” or “Salamanca-New World Process,” pointing out its development in the last General Chapters of the Order of Preachers, and trying to clarify its meaning and its possible forms of implementation. This category expresses some distinctive traits of the Dominican spiritual and intellectual tradition - going back to St. Dominic himself, in which study is understood at the service of the preaching of grace. The article intends to offer an initial and fragmentary response to questions posed by some Dominicans who seek a greater clarification of this notion in order to better understand and participate more actively in this initiative. The text deals with the following points: 1) The development of this category in the General Chapters of the Order of Preachers from 2013 to 2022; 2) The School of Salamanca and its dialogue with the preachers of the “New World” in the 16th century as a founding analogy of this category; 3) Some fundamental notes that should allow to perceive the complex and at the same time specific reality of this category and that should be present for an adequate understanding and implementation of the “Salamanca Process.”
The University as a Business: A Chance or a Blunder?
Authors:   The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lekka-Kowalik Ewa Agnieszka , Cariño Jovito ,   University of Santo Tomas
Published: January 2023

There exists a general confusion on what the university is and what it is for. Universities are in crisis, and as never before, they must justify their usefulness for society. It is claimed that in order to answer that crisis, universities should become business-like entities governed and managed in terms of demand/supply and efficiency. We claim—and exemplify that claim with the case of Philippine universities—that no university in a classical sense can be turned into a business without destroying it for the two domains have different founding principles, values, norms, and actions. We argue that the classical university is an important specie in the cultural environment and it is worthwhile to defend its existence, even if other knowledge-producing and education-providing institutions are developed and provide intellectual and human resources for the market.
THE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN MONETARY POLICY INTEREST RATES ON THE BANKING SYSTEM
Authors: Varzhapetyan Arshak
Published: January 2023

The article examines the change in monetary policy interest rates on the banking system, as well as the economy of Armenia. In the article was searched: a) the shares of fiscal, monetary and currency policies in the economy and expressed it in the form of a formula, b) the change of the share of additional capital in the normative capital of banks and its impact on the banking system, economy and price stability, c) the dynamics, impact and possible consequences of changes in monetary policy instruments, d) the impact of the exchange rate change on the RA economy, and e)the reserve interest rate as a result of attracting and allocating money transfers, deposits and loans.
As a result of this research has been highlight the following scientific novelties։
1. Put into practice the EP=FP+MP+FEP formula of the financial policy proposed, thereby measuring the shares of the results of development and paralysis in the economy according to the government and the central bank,
2. Define a circle of responsibility for visible deviation of inflation and a period of border management of the latter and a road map, which will be described in terms of logical and tied sequential actions of specific actions, for the implementation of which mechanisms of responsibility will be used to paralyze the economy and cause economic shock,
3. Introduce effective securities issuance, listing and allocation mechanisms, which will make the government as the number one responsible for fiscal policy with counterbalancing financial instruments, state bonds, intervening in the management of the money supply, as a result of which, in the event of inflation, as the highest body of economic management, it will be responsible for the implementation of the Law on the State Budget of the Republic of Armenia and the RA Central Bank for the violation of Article 4 of the same law, as well as the permissible deviation approved by the RA Supreme Legislative Body, the National Assembly, as a result of the application of the wrong policy.
AGROCHEMICAL INDICATORS OF AREAS CLOSE TO MINE ORES OF MARTAKERT REGION OF ARTSAKH
Authors: Jhangiryan Tatevik , Hunanyan Surik , Barseghyan Marina , Eloyan Arevik
Published: January 2023

The agro-chemical and physicochemical properties of the soils of the areas adjacent to the iron ores of Artsakh were studied.
And despite the fact that mine exploitation did not negatively affect the agrochemical indicators of the soils of the surrounding areas and minor differences observed in the control and adjacent areas are due to the relief, location and other ecological factors of the area. The results of the research show that the soils have less favorable agrochemical and physicochemical properties for plant growth and development and complex application of mineral and organic fertilizers is necessary to obtain high and ecologically clean crops.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ROAD DESIGN ENGINEERING SURVEY STUDIES BY SATELLITE AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Petrosyan Hovsep , Hambardzumyan Petros , Zakaryan Seyran , Khanayan Vladimir
Published: January 2023

The basic geodetic networks created for engineering geodetic surveys of road construction are presented using polygonometric and satellite technics. The key components of the route, the horizontal and vertical circular curves, and the marking work to move them to the site are all provided. Both the satellite technic using GPS satellite receivers and the polygonometric method of building fundamental geodetic networks were taken into consideration. It has been grounded that the satellite method, which, when used, reduces human resources, saves financial resources, and shortens the time of work implementation, is the most efficient way to build fundamental geodetic networks.
Commemoration of Prophet (SAWW) in Ghalib's Poetry
Authors: Saadia Irshad
Published: January 2023

Mirza Ghalib, a poet of Urdu and Persian, spent most of his life, refining his Persian poetry. In the field of praise and adoration of Mohammad (PBUH), his Persian poetry is the mirror of his creative endeavors. In his Persian Poetry, Ghalib kept on mentioning Prophet (PBUH) at the quatrains, odes, qitas, qasaids, and masnavis in praise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). A study of Ghalib’s Persian kalam (word) mentions the prophet (PBUH) and shows all of his poems that have been written in the praise of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) are key topics in the articles. There secondary subjects such as the embodiment of Rasool (PBUH), Faraq-e-Madinah, and worldly demands are not mentioned. On the contrary, by describing the greatness of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) everywhere he has entrusted this gift of love to Allah in a very beautiful way.
Anomalous impact and vibration damping by liquid crystal elastomers
Authors: Terentjev Eugene M
Published: January 2023

Anomalous impact and vibration damping by liquid crystal elastomers

Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCE), invented over 30 years ago, have been considered a highly promising material system for soft actuators and artificial muscles ever since. In this second academic piece for Open Access Government, Professor of Polymer Physics, Eugene M. Terentjev explores the anomalous impact and vibration damping by liquid crystal elastomers. There is considerable interest in developing thin conformal coatings of materials that can efficiently dissipate mechanical energy, thus suppressing vibration and noise and protecting from impacts. Traditionally, to create vibration-damping materials one exploits the loss aspect of the viscoelastic response when the energy dissipates as heat in either free or constrained layer configurations.
The journey to digitalization with the digital twin concept
Authors: Ibsen Claus H , Qadri Bilal A
Published: January 2023

The journey to digitalization with the digital twin concept

Claus H. Ibsen and Bilal A. Qadri from Vestas aircoil A/S explore digital twins from their completed Horizon 2020 project InDEStruct, targeting a digital twin concept for their charge air coolers. In the Industry 4.0 proposal, the digital transformation of companies and the use of IoT (internet of things) explores digital twins. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical system that serves as the real-time digital surrogate, which provides indication of its engineering performance. Data is sent to the digital model from the physical product, with the purpose of the digital model being able to provide performance measures to optimize the product. Using digital twins, Vestas Aircoil A/S is currently engaged in a new project. It aims at developing cost-effective digital twin frameworks based on digital sensing units. The state-of-the-art sensing technology, computing technology, simulation acceleration and co-simulation-based digital twins used are provided by a project consortium consisting of industrial partners and academic partners.
Keep your teeth for life: Wellness experience teeth cleaning
Authors: Christophel Ruth
Published: January 2023

Keep your teeth for life: Wellness experience teeth cleaning

The mouth contains bacteria and is a dynamic environment. Day and night, there is significant activity taking place between different types of bacteria. Some of these bacteria can become unstable and gain the upper hand over balanced, health-promoting bacteria, in time resulting in conditions like caries, bad breath, and / or gum inflammation, with signs of bleeding or spaces or openings surrounding the teeth under the gum line. This often necessitates thorough teeth cleaning, or more. Dr Marcel Donnet and Dr Neha Dixit discuss oral hygiene and the importance of teeth cleaning to maintain physical wellness.
Is the reading crisis associated with an academic language crisis?
Authors: Spencer Trina D
Published: January 2023

Is the reading crisis associated with an academic language crisis?

Educators across the globe are trying to solve the reading crisis, as 4th-grade reading scores seem to change annually. Trina D. Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D, an Associate Professor at Rightpath Research & Innovation Center, University of South Florida noticed that reading improvements are rarely observed. Looking at efforts needed to target academic language, two broad repertoires are needed to achieve skilled reading, and both are related to language. First, the phonological aspects of language and second, the broad repertoire is related to the meaning of language. Language that is understood when spoken is easier to understand when it is in written form. Meaning listening comprehension precedes and leads to reading comprehension. Although the science of reading evidence is clear that oral language skills are critical for reading and writing, there is a paucity of guidance on how to teach language in ways that benefit later reading comprehension. Without more attention on classroom-based oral language instruction, educators will continue to focus their attention on teaching word recognition to the neglect of the meaning aspects of language...and the reading crisis will undoubtedly endure.
Thermodynamics: The New Theory of Everything?
Authors: Jeynes Chris
Published: January 2023

Thermodynamics: The New Theory of Everything?

Time is Complex. Chris Jeynes, Professorial Research Fellow (retired), University of Surrey Ion Beam Centre, ponders the reality of the Arrow of Time (the Second Law of Thermodynamics) and how it conditions the basic laws of physics, with reference to the The Loschmidt Paradox, The Second Law & quantum gravity, Quantitative Geometrical Thermodynamics (QGT), Thermodynamics of the Very Big and Thermodynamics of the Very small.
Can mindfulness training in primary schools promote mental wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Authors: Abbott Pamela
Published: January 2023

Can mindfulness training in primary schools promote mental wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa?

There is growing evidence that whole-school mindfulness training delivered as an integral element of the curriculum promotes children's mental well-being and improves educational outcomes (Phan et al., 2022). The Global Health Research Group on Promoting Children's and Adolescents' (CAs) Mental Wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), aims to contribute to improving the mental well-being of CAs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by researching the effectiveness and efficiency of delivering mindfulness training in primary schools, in two of the poorest SSA counties, Ethiopia and Rwanda.
Innovative approaches to cancer treatments oncological engineering
Authors: Hall Richard M
Published: January 2023

Innovative approaches to cancer treatments oncological engineering

Prof Richard M Hall, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, explores how oncological engineering is paving the way for new and innovative cancer treatments. The burden of cancer is a constant focus for the UK National Health Service and the public it serves. Over 2.1 million people in the UK are living with cancer(1) and this is predicted to rise to more than 3 million by 2030. Treatments that underpin cancer: surgery (44 % of all cancer patients), chemotherapy (28%) and radiotherapy (27%) all rely heavily on the engineering and physical sciences (EPS). This may include, for example, radiation physics and imaging as well as robotics used in surgery.
Who benefits more from the cognitive effects of B vitamins?
Authors: Kwok Timothy
Published: January 2023

Who benefits more from the cognitive effects of B vitamins?

B vitamins are often prescribed for or bought over the counter by older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The cognitive responses of B vitamins, notably vitamin B12 and folic acid, have been inconsistent in randomised placebo controlled trials. A probable explanation is that B vitamins benefit some but not all people with cognitive impairment. Further understanding of the characteristics of the responders may shed light on how B vitamins benefit brain health and the formulation of more effective forms of B vitamins.
Machine learning helps to improve climate services
Authors: Bouwer Laurens
Published: January 2023

Machine learning helps to improve climate services

At GERICS, we are developing and planning several data-driven and Machine Learning applications that have a huge potential to improve the understanding of the implications of climate change for society. It can also help to bridge the divide between vast quantities of climate data, projections of future environmental conditions and simulation of impacts to assets and humans, by adding socio-economic data. Here Dr Laurens Bouwer from GERICS explores how Machine Learning methods have received significant attention in the past few years as a game changer for product development and Climate Services.
The next green revolution of organic rice
Authors: Vanavichit Apichart
Published: January 2023

The next green revolution of organic rice

Rice is a major food crop for more than half of the world's population, and is a crucial export commodity for Thailand, explains Professor Apichart Vanavichit of the Rice Science Center. Following the successful Green Revolution in 2005 in Thailand, new rice varieties developed have negatively impacted the environment and well-being of rice farmers in irrigated areas. However, based on chemical-free cultivation practices, organically grown rice conserves the environment and genetic diversity and enhances the nutritional properties of harvested rice. Professor Vanavichit demonstrates the future of climate-ready, nutrient-rich rice – as rice is becoming more resistant to diseases, insect pests and environmental stressors, which make organic rice vulnerable and risky for crop loss. Looking to increase productivity and enhance resistance in organic cultivation sustain organically-grown rice and benefit consumers by reducing the market price, the Rice Science Center explores organic rice yields.
Market Access and Firm Performance: Evidence Based on GIS Analysis of Road Network and Manufacturing-Plant-Level Data from India
Authors: Sharma Somnath , Kant Shashi , Mishra Ranjeeta , Azhgaliyeva Dina
Published: January 2023

We investigate whether better access to markets through an improved road network plays a role in improving firm profitability in India. We construct a district-level market access index using shapefiles of India's road network, district boundaries, and nightlight raster images and estimate the shortest driving distances for districts using the road network. Using the annual survey of industries data for India during 2001–2015, we show that market access through improved road connectivity resulted in a lower dispersion of ROA between 2001 and 2015 in India.
OVERVIEW ON PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG ADULT OBESE PATIENTS
Authors: ALSUDAIRY NAJLAA MOHAMMAD , SAEED R. ALZAHRANY KHALID , DAGHISTANI SADEEL FAHAD , SAMAANI MOHAMMAD SALEH AL , ALKHAWAJI AMJAD ABDULLAH M. , ALHARBI MOHAMMED FALAH , ALBATI WAFA ABDULLAH MOHAMMED , BINMOHAMMED LAMA ABDULLAH M. , ARZOUN ABDULELAH ABDULLAH H. , ALMUTAIRI MAZYAD HAMED M. , ALBULAYHID IBRAHIM ABDULAZIZ , ALHARBI AMAL ABDULMOHSEN , ALNAIEM ABDULLAH ADEL A. , BARRADAH HUSAM FOUAD K.
Published: January 2023

Obesity and depression are both common public health problems, however research on their association is conflicting. Some evidence point to strong links between depression and obesity, as well as the linked prevalence of both conditions. Depression is becoming more common, which predisposes people to considerable functional impairment as well as an increased risk of suicide and concomitant physical health problems. BMI and depression are thought to be related; however, the impacts of depression on body image have not been established from the standpoint of socioeconomic position, which has been regarded a key risk factor for the development of depression. Many epidemiological studies, clinical studies, and meta-analyses support the link between mood disorders and obesity in relation to various conditions such as depression severity, obesity severity, gender, socioeconomic status, genetic susceptibility, environmental influences, and adverse experiences. Immune and endocrine systems, as well as psychological and social factors, are thought to be involved in the two illnesses. As a result, the study was developed to assess the prevalence of depression in adult obese individuals.
THERAPEUTICS ROLE OF Naravelia zeylanica AND THEIR ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS IN DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Authors: UMARANI B. , SARAVANAN K. , BEGAM A. AMEENA
Published: January 2023

Humans are highly close to their environments from the beginning of their lives and they use the substances as food and medicines. Usefulness and awareness of medicinal plants are helps to prepare food and also as a medicine through the realization of some trial and error. Plants are the main source of raw materials for treating various kinds of diseases from ancient times. Nowadays, the safety, effectiveness, and quality of the usage and production of medicinal plant based drugs in developing countries. A huge amount of people in both developing and developed countries depend upon medicinal plants and their derived products/ substances to maintain their life without health issues and treat illnesses. Herbs which are traditionally used for medicine are receiving great significance in the health care system. Naravelia zeylanica from Ranunculaceae family is used to treat various kinds of diseases in Ayurveda such as dermatopathy, colic inflammation, rheumatalgia, helminthiasis, leprosy, odontalgia, ulcers, and wounds. The present review focused on the pharmacological activities of Naravelia zeylanica.