bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A NEURAL NETWORK MODEL FOR DETECTING CAMOUFLAGED OBJECTS
Authors: Tsybulia S. , Tymchuk V. , Tsybulia N.
Published: October 2024

This article discusses the use of computer vision to detect camouflaged objects that are hidden by natural masks and camouflage devices. Such objects are usually varied in size, fuzzy, and visually merge with the terrain, which makes them difficult to detect.
The authors analyze the models of machine learning algorithms used to segment and detect objects in images. Taking into account the analysis, to solve the problem of detecting camouflaged objects, the paper proposes a neural network model with an encoder-decoder architecture. Its features are: the use of an additional layer at the input, which is fed with an image processed by a Sobel filter, which allows to enhance the detection of object edges; the use of the convolutional stretching algorithm in the encoder blocks, in parallel with the main part of the key features determination, leads to a decrease in the dependence of detection on the size of objects; the use of a mechanism in the decoder blocks to focus on important parts of the image increases the probability of correct classification of image areas in cases of uncertainty of the model regarding their. Experiments by modeling, with different hyperparameters of the neural network, allowed us to determine that binary cross-entropy is most suitable as a loss function for solving the problem of detecting objects with strong background noise, and the choice of Parametric Rectified Linear Unit as an activation function allows to improve the quality of object segmentation. We also consider the use of various metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the created model.
Testing on datasets with real cloaked objects allowed us to identify problematic issues affecting the segmentation process in general and the accuracy of detecting cloaked objects in particular, the solution of which can improve the efficiency of neural networks in object detection. The results of the research are proposed to be used in the creation of camouflage means to determine their effectiveness, as well as to search for camouflaged enemy objects in the course of intelligence processing.
FORESIGHT AS AN INNOVATIVE TOOL FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DEFENCE INDUSTRY
Authors: Trystan A. , Larin V. , Hmyria V. , Strikha S. , Kostashchuk M. , Piontkivskyi P.
Published: October 2024

Various methods and approaches are used for innovative development of enterprises, among which Foresight has proven to be more effective. It is a method of long-term forecasting, a way of building a balanced, coherent and responsible image of the future, a tool for predicting phenomena of a social, technical and mental nature. Foresight is a process of selecting new directions, which establishes links between elements by combining different opinions of the national innovation system actors. Foresight is used to develop long-term strategies for the development of the economy, science, and technology aimed at increasing competitiveness and maximizing the effect of the defense industry. The foresight differs from well-known planning tools in that its purpose is not only to prepare an analytical forecast of the most problematic areas of development of enterprises of the defense-industrial complex, but also to seek to unite the efforts of participants engaged in the process of change, to create conditions for them to anticipate events. Foresight is based on the technology of the work of a large number of experts who directly convey their views, knowledge and assumptions. Experts can be scientific communities, scientific and scientific-pedagogical employees of educational institutions, representatives of authorities and public organizations, large enterprises, communal institutions, etc.
The use of foresight in the forecasting of innovative activities in the defense-industrial complex will make it possible to use the best global knowledge and experience of management and development at all levels, as well as learn useful lessons from other people's mistakes, find new ways of development in a single flow with the international community, identify risks and competitive advantages.
Tüketicilerin Mobil Uygulamaları Kullanma Niyetini Belirleyen Faktörler: Hedonik ve Faydacı Motivasyonların Rolü
Authors: Bical Adil
Published: October 2024

Mobil uygulamalar, çeşitli görevlerde kolaylık ve verimlilik sunarak tüketicilerin günlük yaşamlarının vazgeçilmez bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Bu uygulamaları kullanmaya yönlendiren tüketici motivasyonlarını anlamak, bu teknolojilerin yaygınlaşma sürecini derinlemesine kavramak için kritik öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışma, tüketicilerin mobil alışveriş uygulamalarını kullanma niyetlerini etkileyen hedonik ve faydacı motivasyonları incelemektedir. Mevcut literatür ışığında, hem işlevsel/faydacı hem de deneyimsel/hedonik yönleri dikkate alarak bu niyetlerin öncüllerini araştıran entegre bir model sunulmaktadır. Hedonik motivasyonlar, tüketicilerin duygusal ve deneyimsel tatminlerini artıran unsurları kapsamakta ve kullanıcıların mobil uygulamaları eğlence, rahatlama veya kişisel zevk için kullanma eğilimlerini içermektedir. Buna karşılık, faydacı motivasyonlar, belirli bir amaca ulaşma veya bir görevi tamamlama ihtiyacını karşılayan işlevsel özelliklere odaklanır ve uygulamaların sunduğu verimlilik, zaman ve maliyet tasarrufu gibi pratik avantajları içermektedir. Yapısal model analizi, algılanan değer ve kullanım niyeti için yüksek R² ve Q² değerleriyle modelin tahmin edici geçerliliğini göstermiştir. Hem hedonik hem de faydacı motivasyonların mobil alışveriş uygulamalarının algılanan değeri ve kullanım niyetinde önemli bir rol oynadığı belirlenmiştir. Ancak, hedonik motivasyonlardan yalnızca indirim alışverişinin algılanan değeri artırdığı, doyum alışverişinin ise bu değişkene anlamlı bir katkı sağlamadığı tespit edilmiştir. Faydacı motivasyonlar arasında ise, sosyal etkileşimden kaçınma dışındaki diğer faktörlerin algılanan değeri olumlu yönde etkilediği görülmüştür. Özellikle kullanım kolaylığı ve tasarruf algısının, faydacı motivasyonlar içinde algılanan değeri önemli ölçüde etkilediği saptanmıştır. Bu bulgular, mobil alışveriş uygulamalarının hâlâ büyük ölçüde işlevsel ve görev odaklı sistemler olarak algılandığını göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, hedonik ve faydacı motivasyonların kullanıcıların algıları ve kullanım niyetleri üzerindeki etkilerini anlamak, uygulama geliştiricilerine önemli içgörüler sunmaktadır. Geliştiriciler, hem hedonik hem de faydacı motivasyonlara hitap eden özellikler tasarlayarak, kullanıcıların uygulamalara olan bağlılıklarını artırma potansiyeline sahiptir.
INTERNET USE AND THE SPREAD OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION IN (POST)PANDEMIC CONDITIONS: THE CASE OF SERBIA
Authors: Backović Vera , Petrović Irena
Published: October 2024

Although the Internet and digital technologies have been the basis of a network society for nearly thirty years, pandemic conditions represent a new phase in their use. During the Covid-19 pandemic, work, education, and communication focused on digital technologies. While until then this had been a matter of choice, at least in the private sphere and personal communication, during the pandemic it became the predominant form of communication in all spheres of society. Based on data from the 10th round of the European Social Survey conducted in 2022, the paper analyses how much the Internet has become part of everyday life in Serbia. In the first section of the paper, differences in the intensity of in-person encounters and those realized through digital technologies are examined. Then, the frequency of using the Internet in professional and personal communication and the perception of digital communication are analysed. The assumption is that the pandemic conditions have significantly influenced the increase in the use of the Internet and the intensification of digital communication in working and leisure time. The paper also examines to what extent the attitude towards digital communication depends on demographic and socio-economic characteristics – gender, age, education, place of residence, economic position and occupation. By comparing with the practice in other European countries, we seek to establish whether there are differences across countries.
Guardian of Oral Cavity- Mechanism of Gingival Defense
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, Puducherry, India, Chandran Dr Nanditha , Abraham Dr Jilu Jessy ,   Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, Puducherry, India, MR Dr Arjun ,   Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Mahe Institute of Dental, Madhuvandhi Madhuvandhi ,   Final year student, Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, Puducherry, India, K S KrishnaPriya ,   Final year student, Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, Puducherry, India
Published: October 2024

Defense is the ability to fend off an attack .The oral cavity has several defense systems that can fend off different types of injuries. A variety of mechanical, chemical, and antigenic stresses are continuously applied to gingiva;some of these challenges are temporary, while others are ongoing. his study will go over various defense mechanism the gingiva uses to protect and prepare itself from the harsh environment. Defense e is ability to withstand the attack;the mouth cavity has many defense system that protect it from injuries.A vast range of mechnaical, chemical, and antigenic obstacles are continuously faced by gingiva. This study will go over the several defense mechanism how gingiva will protect from the harsh environmental.
The Evolution of the Story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) in Malay Literature and the Influence of Arabic Literature
Authors:   Lecturer at Pahang Matriculation College, Din Rosma Bint , Yaacob Adli Bin ,   Associate Professor, Department of Arabic Language and Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia
Published: October 2024

This study deals with the evolution of the story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) in traditional and modern Malay literature. The story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) has been narrated among the stories of prophets in many manuscripts and books of history and Qur’anic exegesis, and his name has also been mentioned in poetry. Moreover, there are academic studies to highlight his holy personality, his beauty, his patience in dealing with all the trials he went through at different stages of his life, and his success in resolving the economic crisis when Allah gave him the authority. Objective: This research aims to collect most of what has been written about this noble Prophet in Malay literature, in both poetry and prose, in addition to scientific studies focused on him, and to explore the development that took place in the writing of his story, as well as to demonstrate the influence of Arabic literature in writing the story of Prophet Yusuf in Malay literature. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. [List relevant theories, models or frameworks] stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation. Method: The research relies on the descriptive and analytical approach to discuss and analyze opinions related to the topic. Results and Discussion: The researcher notes that writing the story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) is an ongoing process. Commentators of Qur’an, historians, researchers, and writers have written about it, and some producers have even produced series based on his story. Commentators and historians have reported this story in its entirety, but many of them relied on Isrā'īliyyāt, or the narratives coming from Jewish sources, and some of whom distinguished between the authentic narratives and the unauthentic and fabricated ones. As for literary people, their attention was to a specific event in the story, the love and affection of the wife of the `Aziz of Egypt towards Prophet Yusuf being the most prominent event that literature focused on. Research Implications: The theoretical implications of this research are discussed and providing insights into how the results from the Arabic Literature gave impacts to the Malay story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH). It can be applied or influence the 21st century people practices in the field of Arabic Literature. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by [highlighting the originality of the research, whether through the innovative approach, new discoveries or practical contributions]. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by [explain how the results may impact the area of study or professional practice].
Implementation of Cirebon City Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2020 Concerning Tourism (Case Study on Water Front City Maritime Tourism in Cirebon City)
Authors:   Master of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia, Komarayudha Yuliawan Diceu , Subianto Agus ,   Master of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia, Casmiwati Dewi ,   Master of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

Marine tourism development in the coastal area of Cirebon City is done by making the concept of Water Front City. This coastal development is a sustainable development, which is a broad and long-term development that involves several stake holders in the city of Cirebon, namely the Cirebon City Government, the private sector and the Community. This study uses qualitative research methods by examining the role of government in marine tourism development policies in the city of Cirebon. The research focuses on assessing aspects of policy implementation in the form of communication patterns, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure within the Cirebon City Tourism Office with data sources in the form of interviews, observation data in the Cirebon City marine tourism area, documentation study data in the form of policy documents at the Cirebon City Tourism Office. The data were then analysed using triangulation techniques followed by thematic narrative preparation. The research produced a synthesis in the form of the implementation of the construction and development of marine tourism in Cirebon City as a Water Front City has been carried out in accordance with Cirebon City Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2020. There are two aspects of policy implementation that are located in: a). Resources, specifically in the aspect of staff who are a little less responsible because there are internal dynamics of the policy implementing organisation, and; b). Bureaucratic structure, especially in the context of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Research suggestions and recommendations in the form of: a) Efforts to maintain successful patterns in each variable of policy implementation with the aim of achieving optimised development in the city of Cirebon according to the vision, mission and objectives; b) Risk management efforts to minimise the posibility of obstacles that may occur during the development of tourism aspects in the city especially with the current conditions in which there is a pandemic that has resulted in paralysis of the tourism sector, and; c) Efforts to intensify coaching and motivation for these staff so that performance can be achieved more optimally.
Job Satisfaction and Perception of Organizational Support with Work Engagement of Gen Z Employees
Authors:   University 17 August 1945 Surabaya, Awliya A. Sulthanil , Matulessy Andik ,   University 17 August 1945 Surabaya, Rini Amanda Pasca ,   University 17 August 1945 Surabaya
Published: October 2024

This research aims to determine the relationship between job satisfaction and perceptions of organizational support on work engagement among Gen Z employees. Gen Z, which includes individuals born between 1995 and 2010, is a generation that shows different characteristics in the world of work compared to previous generations. This research method uses a correlational quantitative approach with a sample size of 350 Gen Z employees. The instruments used in this research are a job satisfaction scale, a scale for perceptions of organizational support, and a work engagement scale, which is measured using a 4point Likert scale. The research results show that there is no significant relationship between job satisfaction and work engagement, nor between perceived organizational support and work engagement. The effective contribution of these two variables to work engagement is only 0.7%.
Social Support, Job Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Indonesian Navy
Authors:   University 17 August 1945 Surabaya, Indonesia, Wibowo Pris Arie , Matulessy Andik ,   University 17 August 1945 Surabaya, Indonesia, Rini Amanda Pasca ,   University 17 August 1945 Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

This study aims to analyze the relationship between social support and job satisfaction with psychological wellbeing among Indonesian Navy personnel. Social support is a condition where individuals receive various types of support according to their psychological needs. Job satisfaction is a positive feeling towards work that motivates individuals to give their best effort. Psychological well-being is a positive assessment of an individual's realization of their potential, influenced by life experiences and the hope to live a psychologically healthy life, leading to a sense of responsibility in their life. This research employs a quantitative method with a correlational study involving 292 Indonesian Navy personnel respondents, using incidental sampling techniques. The research instruments include the "Social Provisions Scale" for social support, the "Job Satisfaction Scale" for job satisfaction, and "Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scales" for psychological well-being. Hypothesis testing with SPSS version 21.0 shows an F value of 1750.835 with a significance of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating that the hypothesis is accepted. Partial testing shows that social support (X1) and job satisfaction (X2) have a significant relationship with psychological well-being, with at value of 0.000 (p < 0.005). An Adjusted R Square of 0.924 indicates that social support and job satisfaction influence psychological well-being by 92.4%, while the remaining 7.6% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
Taxpayer Compliance of Individuals Working in the Tourism Sector in the KPP Pratama South Badung Area
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali, Indonesia, Yudha Cokorda Krisna , Putra I Made Wianto ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali, Indonesia, Putra I Wayan Gde Yogiswara Darma ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

Taxpayer (WP) compliance has always been a concern for governments in many countries. The very important role of taxes in a country's development has been given rise to special attention for governments and researchers. Taxpayer compliance research is increasingly specifically targeting certain groups of taxpayers, especially those from potential sectors. Tourism is a potential tax-generating sector for the country. This research aims to determine the compliance of taxpayers who are tourism sector workers in the South Badung KPP Pratama area. The analysis was carried out using different tests on the compliance of taxpayers with the status of independent workers and private employees in the tourism sector. The test results show that the tax compliance of self-employed workers and private employees is not significantly different. This shows the success of the KPP Pratama South Badung in always improving taxpayer compliance in its work area.
Qualidade da educação e seus efeitos sobre a formalização no mercado de trabalho do estado de Minas Gerais
Authors:   , Costa Ana Karolina Mendes Mathias
Published: October 2024

A relação entre educação e emprego tem sido amplamente discutida na literatura econômica e usualmente a variável de educação utilizada é na dimensão quantitativa, como anos de estudo. Entretanto, evidências recentes demonstram que a quantidade de anos de estudo não seria suficiente para explicar as variações nas taxas de emprego formal. Diante disso, o presente estudo pretende analisar a relação entre a qualidade da educação, tendo como proxy o Índice de Qualidade da Educação do 3º ano do ensino médio, e a formalização no mercado de trabalho do estado de Minas Gerais entre os anos 2013 e 2019. Os resultados indicam a existência de relação positiva entre a qualidade da educação e a taxa de emprego formal. Logo, atesta-se que indivíduos com desempenho acadêmico mais elevado desenvolvem competências essenciais, o que eleva suas chances de inserção no mercado de trabalho formal. Além disso, as demais variáveis socioeconômicas, como investimentos em desenvolvimento econômico, rendimento médio per capita e Índice de Desenvolvimento Tributário e Econômico (IDTE) apresentaram associação positiva com a taxa de emprego formal. A partir dos resultados encontrados, políticas públicas com ênfase no aprimoramento da qualidade da educação podem constituir uma forma eficaz de elevar o nível de formalização no mercado de trabalho para o estado de Minas Gerais, o que contribuiria no processo de desenvolvimento econômico do estado. Palavras-chave: Índice de qualidade da educação. Formalização do mercado de trabalho. Painel dinâmico. Desenvolvimento econômico. Minas Gerais.
The risk of personal liability for money damages under the South African Companies Act, 2008 and the possible impact on nonexecutive directors
Authors: Baloyi Amukelani
Published: October 2024

This article considers, critically, the risks associated with imposing personal liability for money damages under the South African Companies Act and the risks of willingness by non-executive directors to serve on the board of companies due to risks associated thereto. The article considers the legal position relating to liability as it is known under common law and as it was applied by the South African courts over the years. Further consideration is given to the legal positions of similar provisions in other jurisdictions practicing similar company law practices. The introduction of the provisions requiring imposition of monetary damages on directors in South Africa followed on a comparable practice globally, specifically, on those countries which share company law practices. However, it will be discussed what South African policymakers may possibly have not considered following the deliberations during the drafting stage – as was advised by the advisors who were appointed to carry out the drafting exercise. The impact of imposing money damages will be discussed and the use of other mechanisms to mitigate against the potential effect of the statutory provisions will be discussed. Through a detailed analysis of the rights associated with money damages, recommendations will be made on how to best deal with the effects of these provisions.
Changes to Maryland General Corporation Law and Maryland Reit Law effective October 1, 2024
Authors: Hanks Jr James J , Mcgowan Patsy , Leber Michael A
Published: October 2024

During its 2024 session, the General Assembly of Maryland approved Senate Bill 400 and House Bill 749, amending several provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the ‘MGCL’) and the Maryland REIT Law (the ‘MRL’), which are now codified as Chapters 609 and 608 of the Laws of Maryland 2024, respectively. The General Assembly also approved House Bill 888 and Senate Bill 544, amending certain provisions of Title 2, Subtitle 7, of the MGCL relating to the ratification of defective corporate acts, which are now codified as Chapters 605 and 604 of the Laws of Maryland 2024, respectively. The legislation will take effect on 1 October 2024. Here are the key provisions (all section references are to the MGCL unless otherwise noted).
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Unveiled: Presentation of Bilateral Enlarged Diffuse Fatty Kidneys
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, MNR Medical College and Hospital, Fasalwadi, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana,India, Basaboina Yashaswini , Avansta Rohini ,   Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Radiodiagnosis, MNR Medical College and Hospital, Fasalwadi, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana,India
Published: October 2024

Tuberous Sclerosis (TS), which is also known as Tuberous sclerosis complex or Bourneville disease, is a rare genetic autosomal dominant disorder with multiorgan involvement. It is a neurocutaneous syndrome or phakomatosis spectrum, characterized by the presence of multiple hamartomas and benign or malignant neoplasms throughout the body, typically in the brain, skin, retina, kidneys, heart and lung. Mutations in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex1 (TSC1) or Tuberous Sclerosis Complex2 (TSC2) genes contribute to the development of these lesions. Despite advancements in treatment, the prognosis for TS remains poor, with approximately 40% of patients succumbing by the age of 35. This abstract is about a young woman presented with bilateral enlarged and abnormally hyperechoic kidneys with loss of normal renal architecture and appeared as retroperitoneal masses on ultrasonography (USG). Subsequent Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed the presence of fatty parenchyma secondary to multiple bilateral angiomyolipoma’s, along with subependymal hamartomas on MRI of the brain, thus aiding in the definitive diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex.
Impact of Fintech Revolution on Accounting Profession and Future Accounting Graduates
Authors: Puteh Salin Ahmad Saiful Azlin , Ahmad Yahya Naimah , Meor Zawawi Maizura , Zaini Naimah
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 crisis has irrefutably impacted occupations by increasing technological adoption on a global scale. In this context, the accounting profession also feels the heat, as the technological impact could be significant for many businesses. However, the impacts and phenomena are still under investigation and unexplored in many jobs and professions, particularly in the accounting field or less developed countries like Malaysia. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to ascertain the effects of technological adoption, specifically financial technology (Fintech), on the accounting profession, and to explore how higher education institutions can adapt to meet the evolving needs and characteristics of accounting graduates in the industry. This study uses semi-structured interviews with six (6) accountants who are currently employed in various organisations, such as government organisations, private sector and government link companies. The interview data is analyzed using three qualitative analysis stages: data reduction, data display, and data conclusion. According to this study, employers of future accounting graduates seek skills and technical knowledge related to information technology, accounting, and law. This study underscores the significance of the skills and knowledge that accounting graduates must possess, particularly those necessary during and after pandemic periods. Additionally, this study focuses on the environment of developing countries, an area currently under research. This study also offers recommendations to address the existing skills and knowledge gap in the job market. This will benefit both practitioners and academics.
A Study of Types of Memory in Learning Mandarin
Authors: Sim Mok Soon , Rahmat Noor Hanim
Published: October 2024

Memory is the ability to retrieve what has been learnt and retained. In order to acquire memory, learners need to process incoming information and store it in the brain. Miller (1956) reports that when learners gain new knowledge, the new knowledge first enters the sensory memory, then the short-term memory and finally the long-term memory. Aben et al. (2012) further adds that learners need to process the knowledge in the working memory before the knowledge can stay in the long-term memory. This quantitative study was conducted to explore the information processing of undergraduate students studying Mandarin in Malaysia. A purposive sample of 30 participants responded to the survey. The instrument used is a 5 Likert-scale survey and is rooted from Miller (1956) and Aben et al. (2012). The survey has 4 sections. Section A has items on demographic profile. Section B has 6 items on sensory memory. Section C has 6 items on short-term memory. Section D has 6 items on long-term memory and section E has 7 items on working memory. Overall, respondents gave positive feedback on their perceptions of various types of memory when learning Mandarin. In order to improve students’ learning, memory enhancement plays an important role. Therefore, the teacher may begin by identifying the students’ existing memory strategies and helping them to assess their level of success. In addition, the teacher may need to suggest various models or strategies. After all, students should be encouraged to perform memory tasks and assess which model or strategy could lead to better results for them.
The Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Breast Reconstruction: A Timeless Workhorse Through History and Innovation
Authors: Goes J Sampaio , D’Alessandro GS
Published: October 2024

The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (LDMF) is a pivotal surgical technique for breast reconstruction, celebrated for its reliable anatomy and minimal morbidity. Initially introduced by Iginio Tansini in 1896, the latissimus dorsi flap involved a dorsal skin flap for closing breast cancer surgeries. Despite early challenges, Tansini’s insights into vascular anatomy established a foundation for its use. After a decline due to radical mastectomy approaches, the flap was revitalized in 1939 by Elliot Hutchins, who demonstrated its efficacy in restoring axillary lymphatic drainage. The LDMF regained popularity in the late 1970s for immediate breast reconstruction, often paired with silicone implants. Subsequent innovations, including fat grafting and robotic dissection techniques, have further enhanced its applications. While the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap has become a popular alternative, the LDMF remains a versatile and effective option in reconstructive surgery, consistently providing satisfactory aesthetic outcomes.
Etiology and Treatment of Glutaric Aciduria Type I
Authors: Yang Xinghong
Published: October 2024

In contrast to other rare and intractable conditions with elusive origins, the causes of genetic diseases, such as Glutaric Aciduria Type I, are well understood by scientists. The rapid progress in molecular biology and biochemistry has made it possible to easily identify genetic abnormalities in patients. While a few gene therapies for genetic diseases are currently approved in the United States and/ or Europe, many other genetic disorders remain without a cure. Additionally, genetic therapies are often prohibitively expensive, making them inaccessible to patients from economically disadvantaged families and those living in developing countries. According to Dharma Master Jun Hong Lu, genetic diseases are considered karmic diseases, and since Dharma offers treatment for karmic diseases, genetic diseases are viewed as treatable. The approach to addressing karmic illnesses involves eliminating karma and helping spirits within the body ascend, leading to significant recovery for the patient. Glutaric Aciduria Type I, caused by pathogenic variants in the mitochondrial enzyme glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase (GCDH) gene, was chosen to illustrate how a child with a genetic condition can benefit from his mother’s Dharma practices.
Curious Case of Shewanella Sepsis Originating from A Stercoral Ulcer
Authors: PP Jagani , RP Jagani , Mikhael M  , Iqbal O  , PR Yella , Sharma A
Published: October 2024

Shewanella putrefaciens is an uncommon gram-negative bacillus that is found in marine environments and soil, playing a significant role in many biogeochemical processes. However, clinically it is an opportunistic pathogen known to cause skin and soft tissue infections and intraabdominal conditions, as well as more severe diseases like chronic otitis media, intracerebral ocular infections, pneumonia, and endocarditis. We present the special case of a 77-year-old female with multiple comorbidities, including end stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, dementia, and diet-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, who presented to the emergency department with lethargy, somnolence, and abdominal pain. Initial investigations revealed enterocolitis with severe anemia, prompting admission to the medical floor. Overnight, the patient was found to be septic and started on sepsis protocol with subsequent broad spectrum antibiotic coverage using piperacillin/ tazobactam. Further concerns led to colonoscopy which revealed an underlying stercoral ulcer. Blood cultures were positive for Shewanella putrefaciens and antibiotic therapy with ceftriaxone was begun based on susceptibility.
Pengaruh Inflasi, Impor dan Ekspor Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Indonesia
Authors: Riyanti Nur Afifah Nanda , Batigin Ulfa Zulhaeni , Batigin Rokhimah , Wairooy Fatima Az-zahra
Published: October 2024

This study analyzes the impact of inflation, imports, and exports on economic growth in Indonesia using secondary data and a linear regression model. The dependent variable is economic growth, measured by the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while the independent variables include inflation, imports, and exports. The analysis shows that inflation does not have a significant impact on economic growth. Exports have a positive and significant impact, while imports do not have a significant impact. These findings are consistent with previous research showing that exports positively affect economic growth, while inflation and imports are not significant in the short term. Policies that support exports should be strengthened to enhance Indonesia's economic growth, alongside effective inflation management and selective import strategies.
Gilead e Nós
Authors: Scola Jorge
Published: October 2024

O ensaio aborda questões a respeito do trabalho com relatos, documentos e arquivos a partir das obras “O conto da aia” e “Os testamentos”, da autora canadense Margaret Atwood. Os dois textos recebem uma espécie de apêndice na forma de “notas históricas” aos romances, em momentos situados no futuro e no qual praticantes de “Antropologia Caucasiana” interpretam o material deixado por personagens femininas. Há nessas passagens uma importante crítica na forma de uma representação do trabalho com arquivos pelas ciências humanas. Defendo que o problema da representação, constitutivo da antropologia reflexiva, se atualiza com a leitura da obra de Atwood, a que trato tanto como uma forma de “antropologia especulativa” (Nodari, 2015) quanto a expressão de uma “antropologia reversa” (Wagner, 2017).
Pornôtopias Digitais
Authors: Coutinho Dal’orto Caroline
Published: October 2024

A espetacularização da intimidade tornou-se fenômeno cultural popular - difundido no pós-guerras - na medida em que os discursos públicos sobre o sexo e a sexualidade constituíram-se como produtos privilegiados na exploração comercial de um voyeurismo figurado no feminino. Neste artigo, passaremos dos grandes marcos culturais, econômicos e tecnológicos inscritos nos projetos pornôtópicos da Playboy (Preciado, 2020), da cinematografia iniciada em “Deep Throat” e do “reality entertainment” à plataformização desses fenômenos ligada à racionalização de uma economia online baseada em vigilância (Andrejevic, 2003; Zuboff, 2021). O artigo busca, sob esses marcos, compreender etnograficamente como os fenômenos midiáticos de exploração comercial da intimidade, no interior do trabalho no camming, estiveram intrinsecamente relacionados aos discursos morais em torno de uma sexualidade legítima (Rubin, 2018; Foucault, 2020) – sobretudo ligada ao controle do corpo feminino - fazendo ver como as novas condições de exposição e comercialização digital inserem gramáticas diferenciadas ao trabalho sexual, bem como novos desafios às experiências de prazer e perigo, sob o marco da Internet.
Inquietar e decolonizar o digital
Authors: Parreiras Carolina
Published: October 2024

Nesta entrevista, realizada em abril de 2024, falamos sobre questões que atravessam seu trabalho, mas que representam preocupações urgentes e não apenas teóricas, como é o caso de sua proposição sobre “discurso extremo” ou suas análises, baseadas em materiais de pesquisa de campo realizada em diferentes países (entre eles, o Brasil), sobre as formas de atuação das direitas e extremas-direitas mundo afora. Muito que a leitura da entrevista trará diz respeito a discussões políticas mais amplas, em um momento em que a internet e os artefatos tecnológicos aparecem não apenas como mediadores de nossas relações, mas como lugares que habitamos e onde existimos.
La Rebelión de los Tres Feudatarios三藩之乱 en China (1673-1681): la aportación del misionero Juan Martí
Authors: Torres Trimállez Marina Á.
Published: October 2024

Este artículo analiza la «Relación muy importante que hizo N.H. Fr. Juan Martí, de lo que hicieron los hijos de esta santa provincia de San Gregorio de Filipinas de religiosos descalzos de N.P.S Francisco en la misión que dicha provincia tiene en el reyno de China…», escrita por el franciscano descalzo español Juan Martí en 1702. El artículo tiene un doble objetivo. En primer lugar, exponer las características de este manuscrito y conocer a su autor de cara a valorar este testimonio para la comprensión de un hecho histórico del siglo xvii chino. En segundo lugar, analizar las informaciones proporcionadas por este fraile sobre la Rebelión de los Tres Feudatarios 三藩之乱que tuvo lugar en China entre los años 1673 y 1681 en contra del gobierno central Qing.
Modification of information reduction processes in Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors:   , Rodríguez Martínez Iosu
Published: October 2024

During the last decade, Deep Artificial Neural Networks have established themselves as the state-of-the-art solution for solving complex tasks such as image processing, time-series forecasting, or natural language processing. One of the most studied families of artificial neural network is that of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), which can exploit the local information of data sources such as images by automatically extracting increasingly more complex features in a hierarchical manner. Although plenty of work has been dedicated to the introduction of more complex (or more efficient) model architectures of CNN; to solving the optimisation problems faced by them and accelerating training convergence; or to trying to interpret their inner workings as well as explaining their generated predictions, an important key aspect of these models is sometimes overlooked: that of feature fusion. Feature fusion appears in plenty of forms in CNNs. Feature downsampling is necessary in order to compress the intermediate representations generated by the model, while preserving the most relevant information, a process which also makes models robust to small shifts in the inputs. Combining different sources of data or different feature representations is also a recurrent problem in neural networks, which is usually taken care of by simply allowing the model to learn additional transformations in a supervised manner, increasing its parameter count. In this dissertation, we study the application of solutions of the Information Fusion field to better tackle these problems. In particular, we explore the use of aggregation functions which replace a set of input values by a suitable single representative. We study the most important properties of these functions in the context of CNN feature reduction, and present novel pooling and Global Pooling proposals inspired by our discoveries. We also test the suitability of our proposals for the detection of COVID-19 patients, presenting an end-to-end pipeline which automatically analyses chest x-ray images.
Change in the vector of tourist personnel training in Russia under infrastructure constraints
Authors: Dusenko Svetlana Viktorovna
Published: October 2024

In this article, the author examines the main problems that Russian tourism has faced in recent years. Noting the fact that the development of Russian tourism was affected by a number of infrastructural restrictions, tourism, while going through difficult times, was able to achieve positive results and achieve an increase in tourist flows within the country. Infrastructure restrictions caused by global, internal, sanctions and other restrictions were successfully resolved in the Russian Federation through a number of measures at the federal and regional levels. The sanctions restrictions also led to changes in the vocational education system. The acute shortage of qualified personnel in the tourism and hospitality industry, which has been observed in recent years, has turned into a professional “hunger” that has covered the entire tourism and hospitality industry in Russia, due to the rapid development of domestic tourism within the framework of national projects, the opening of new tourist destinations, construction new tourist sites, holding large-scale sports, business and cultural events.
Optimization of Specialist Training to Enhance Personnel Management Efficiency in the Tourism Sector
Authors: Rassulova Saodat Kasymovna , Pazylova Zarina Serikovna
Published: October 2024

The article highlights the relevance of the development and application of rational methods of training personnel management specialists, taking into account the versatility of the specifics and profiles of workers in the tourism industry. The main models of optimizing the education and training of competitive and qualified personnel management specialists in the tourism business are analyzed. The mechanisms of motivation, stimulation of employees, key skills and professional competencies necessary for successful work are considered. Modern training of specialists in the field of tourism in working with personnel, taking into account educational programs, should be focused on an integrated approach to employee motivation and active interaction between management and staff. The results of the survey conducted with the participation of specialists from the tourism industry enterprises will help to form the research problem and develop a model for its solution. The use of rational methods of successful training of specialists in the tourism sector in human resource management is an integral factor of competitiveness and effective functioning of enterprises in the modern economic environment.
Assessing the physical fitness of military personnel: increasing information content and practical orientation
Authors: Sudakov Vladimir Vladimirovich , Radzitskaya Yadviga Izidorovna
Published: October 2024

This article deals with ways to ensure a high level of physical fitness of military personnel that meets the requirements of modern combat. An overview of the degree of coverage of this problem in regulatory documents, fundamental works of military specialists, and the experience of military personnel in modern military conflicts is given. The organization of checking the level of development of each physical quality, military-applied motor skill of a serviceman and the methodology for their assessment are described. The objective prerequisites for changing the order of passing control exercises are revealed, emphasizing the need to model the parameters of physical activity in nature, volume and intensity, comparable to real military-professional techniques and actions in modern military conflicts. The characteristics of modern combined arms combat are emphasized, which are dynamism and maneuverability. In this connection, the units are focused on conducting combat operations with high intensity, on sharp throws and close contact with the enemy, which presupposes that military personnel have a high level of development of special endurance. An attempt has been made to substantiate the need to change the sequence of passing control tests, which should be carried out in the following order: exercises for endurance, strength, speed and agility, since the combat activity of personnel is carried out against the background of fatigue and endurance is the basic characteristic of the physical combat capability of a serviceman, allowing him to successfully solve combat problems. tasks in modern combat conditions.
Monitoring physical activity in children and adolescents: selection of measurement tools
Authors: Tokatligil Yuliya Sergeevna , Saliyeva Aigul , Otaraly Svetlana Zhubatyrkyzy , Moiseeva Natalia
Published: October 2024

This article reviews the results of a study aimed at monitoring the physical activity of children and adolescents in Kazakhstan. The aim of the study was to select and evaluate the effectiveness of different measurement tools for accurate determination of the level of physical activity, physical development and health of students. The study was conducted in five regions of Kazakhstan and Almaty city, with a total of 1,668 students in grades 4-11 participating. Data collection included anthropometric measurements, 4x10 shuttle run, standing long jump test, stand and reach flexibility test, pull-up on high and low bars, sit-up for1 minute, trunk extension for 30 seconds, and Beep-test. The results of the study made it possible to identify the most informative and reliable measurement methods. In addition, methods that do not have a high diagnostic value have been identified. For example, the Flamingo Balance test, often used in foreign sampling batteries, for determining static balance, and the Bent Arm Hang tests for determining the level of strength resistance of the shoulder-arm belt, have been excluded from further use. The considered instruments can be recommended for inclusion in the list of "Rules for conducting tests of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan".
Adaptive changes in the functional state of highly qualified powerlifters under the influence of massage during the period of pre-competition preparation
Authors: Lunina Natalya Vladimirovna , Avsiyevich Vitaliy Nikolaevich
Published: October 2024

The article presents a differentiated approach to the choice of massage techniques for highly qualified powerlifters, based on an assessment of the autonomic support for the functioning of the cardiovascular system and taking into account the mechanisms of adaptation of the athletes' body to the loads of the pre-competition period of the training process. The results of adaptive changes in the regulatory processes of the heart rate of highly qualified athletes that occurred after applying a massage course are presented. The study involved highly qualified powerlifters (candidate master of sports, master of sports, master of sports of international class), boys aged 19-20 years. Main research methods: assessment of the functional state of heart rhythm regulation (cardiointervalography according to R.M. Baevsky; spectral analysis of heart rhythm). The study of the regulation of the heart rhythm of highly qualified powerlifters allows us to monitor the condition of athletes in the pre-competition training period with a high degree of reliability.