bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Topological optimization for tailored designs of advection-diffusion-reaction porous reactors based on pore scale modeling and simulation
Authors: Alizadeh Mehrzad , Gostick Jeff , Suzuki Takahiro , Tsushima Shohji
Published: March 2024

Reactive transport within porous reactors is crucial to many diverse applications, and the efficacy of these reactors hinges on their microstructure. Mathematical modeling and optimization play a pivotal role in the exploration of efficient designs, enabling the generation of structures that may not be achievable through random realizations of packings. In this study, we propose a framework for high-resolution topological optimization of porous flow-through reactors based on pore-scale simulations using a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II. A pore network model for an advection-diffusion-reaction system is developed to simulate reactor performance. This model is integrated with a mathematical optimization algorithm, incorporating a background grid and Delaunay tessellation. The optimization framework generates enhanced porous structures, simultaneously maximizing conversion rates while minimizing pumping costs. Striking a balance between permeability and reactive surface area, the final designs yield a set of Pareto optimal solutions, encompassing diverse non-dominated designs with varying reaction rates and hydraulic requirements. The results demonstrate that optimal pore configurations lead to a 280% increase in conversion rates and a 6% reduction in pumping costs at one end, while on the opposite end of the Pareto front, a 15.2% increase in reaction rates and an 11.3% reduction in pumping costs are observed.
CALIBRATION OF TWO MODELS FOR ESTIMATING REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION BY USING FAO-56 PENMAN-MONTEITH MODEL UNDER ARID CONDITIONS
Authors: Al-Dughairi Ahmed Bin Abdullah , Bourouba Mohamed Foudil
Published: March 2024

The Penman-Monteith method (P-M) to estimate the reference evapotranspiration (ETo) is the most reliable method and recommended by the FAO as the standard to verify other empi- rical methods. However, the Thornthwaite (Th) and Hargreaves-Samani (H-S) models are widely used because they are based on measurements of air temperature, frequently recorded in any meteorological stations. In this study, the daily meteorological parameters of air temperature, relative humidity, wind velocity, were available at six stations (Riyadh), (Ha’il), (Tabuk), (Turayf), (Makkah) and (Jazan). The net radiation was computed using a mathematical model based on a serie of related equations. Therefore, the application of Penman-Monteith became possible to calibrate the Thornthwaite and Hargreaves-Samani models. The local calibration of the both models (Th and H-S) in arid conditions is based on modifying the original coefficients of the named models using the ratio for estimated ET (Th and H-S mpdels) and the reference ETo of (P-M model). In the comparison, the indices of concordance (D), confidence (C), correlation coefficient (r) were analyzed, together with the root mean square error (RMSE) and Nash-Stucliff Efficiency (NSE). So, the ET of H-S model without adjustment were greater than the ETo of P-M during all the months at the total of the studied stations. Contrary, the use of non-adjusted Th ET show a smaller values of the monthly average in a total of the selected stations. After adjustment of the original coefficients of (0.0023) for H-S model and (1.6) for the Th model, we can obtain the new equations of estimating the monthly average of ET fitting better with the P-M Eto model.
EFFECT OF TOMATO PLANT DENSITY ON AQUAPONIC SYSTEM PRODUCTION
Authors: T. Elmorsy Ahmed , -Soud M. Abul
Published: March 2024

The need to increase food production and match the food security demands under climate change impacts generate the force for developing aquaponic system. An aquaponic system was established at the Central Laboratory for Agricultural Climate (CLAC), Egypt, to investigate the effect of tomato plant density (2, 4 and 6 plants / m2) on tomato and fish production as well as the quality of rare water. Nutrient film technique (3 m length) used to produce tomato integrated with aquaculture of tilapia fish. Vegetative growth characteristics and yield parameters of Tomato as well as tilapia yield parameters plus the nutrient contents of rare water were recorded. The revealed results indicated that increasing the tomato plant density from 2 up to 6 plants / m2 led to a decrease in the No. of leaves, total leaves area and plant height of tomato. The early and total yield of tomato per plant significantly increased by decreasing the plant density from 6 to 4 and 2 plants /m2. On the contrary, the highest total yield per m2 was given by tomato density 6 plants. Tilapia average weight of (g), tilapia total yield (Kg/m3), average daily gain (ADG) and specific growth rate % (SGR) results increased significantly by increasing the plant density of tomato from 2 and 4 up to 6 plants / m2. Increasing the tomato plant density led to decrease significantly NO3, P, K, Ca and Mg (ppm) values of fish rare water content during the season period due to increasing the removal of nutrients for tomato sake. The accumulation of nutrients in rare fish water increased by increasing the growth of fish tilapia. The highest results of NO3, P, K, Ca and Mg were recorded by tomato plant density 2 plants /m2 while 6 plants /m2 had the lowest nutrient contents. For sustainable food production, the study recommended the plant density of tomato 6 plants /m2. 18 tomato plants in 3 m NFT system length (6 plants/m2) integrated with 150 tilapia fish in 1 m3.
Pengaruh Skeptisme Profesional, Independensi, Pengalaman Auditor, dan Risiko Audit terhadap Tanggung Jawab Auditor dalam Mendeteksi Kecurangan
Authors: Junywanti Maudy , Amiruddin Amiruddin , Usman Asri
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh skeptisme profesional, independensi, pengalaman auditor, dan risiko audit terhadap tanggung jawab auditor dalam mendeteksi kecurangan. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer berupa kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada auditor di kantor akuntan publik. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 50 auditor yang bekerja di kantor akuntan publik di kota Makassar. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode saturation sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan model analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa skeptisme profesional, independensi, pengalaman auditor dan risiko audit berpengaruh terhadap tanggung jawab auditor dalam mendeteksi kecurangan.
The Influence of Climate Change on Rainfall and Rainy Days for Rubber Production of Kusen Clone in Rambang District, Muara Enim Regency
Authors: Andika Eva Juniar , Rejo Amin , Puspitahati Puspitahati
Published: March 2024

Extreme rainfall impacts rubber production, reducing effective tapping days and cumulative annual output and having a wide-ranging effect on rubber crop cultivation. This study aimed to find out how rainfall and rainy days affected the rubber production of the Kusen clone in Muara Enim Regency’s Rambang District. The study was conducted on a rubber plantation of Kusen clone, which has an area of 1 ha. The initial stage in analyzing the impact of climate change on Kusen clone rubber production in Rambang District, Muara Enim Regency, was identifying the independent and dependent variables. The T-test was conducted to see whether each independent variable partially has a significant effect on the dependent variable. Rubber production has fallen year after year, with an average of 205.12 kg/ha in 2019 during the first year of tapping and 118.43 in 2023. The coefficient value (r) shows a 27.2% (sufficient correlation) magnitude association between the rainfall and rainy-day variables and the rubber productivity variable of the Kusen clone. In Correlation test results, rainfall and rainy days are strongly associated with producing Kusen clone rubber, as demonstrated by the correlation analysis value of 0.846. Regression research showed that rainfall and rainy days had a statistically insignificant effect on rubber production on the rubber clone Kusen in Rambang District, Muara Enim Regency.
SIZE-DEPENDENT VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF CRACKED MICRO BEAMS REINFORCED WITH FUNCTIONALLY GRADED BORON NITRIDE NANOTUBES IN COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
Authors: Anitha L
Published: March 2024

The Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) are cylindrical nanostructures made up of nitrogen and boron atoms stacked hexagonally. Comparable to carbon nanotubes, BNNTs have exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal capabilities. The increasing prevalence of micro-electromechanical systems in different technological fields underscores the necessity of gaining a comprehension of their mechanical behavior. The behaviour of Functionally Graded Boron Nitride Nanotube-Reinforced Composite (FG-BNNTRC) concerning microbeam cracks during free movement is investigated in this study. BNNT can be added to a matrix of polymers in four distinct manners to give reinforcements. The BNNTRC substance features are expected by the standard of integrating fractured microbeams. This study's primary goal is to investigate the free vibration properties of FG-BNNTRC cracked micro beams. It is crucial to focus on evaluating how different BNNT reinforcing structures, volume %, dimension/thickness ratio, and length scale elements affect vibration frequencies. This paper evaluates the vibration of fractured microbeams having length dependency using the modified couple stress theory. Following examining the effects of various causes, it emerges that the frequencies exhibit noticeable variances. The study shows that when the thickness of the beam becomes closer to the length scale parameter, the size impact gets stronger. The thickness of the beam grows, and the size impact decreases. The results are significant consequences with the design in addition to developing innovative composite materials for micro-scale applications, demonstrating the details of the complex interplay among nanoscale reinforcements and structural integrity.
Reported outcome measures in necrotising soft tissue infections: a systematic review
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia, Wackett Jonathan , Devaney Bridget ,   Emergency and Trauma Centre, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia,   Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia,   Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Chau Raymond ,   Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia, Ho Joshua ,   Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia, King Nicholas ,   Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia, Grewal Jasleen ,   Department of Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia, Armstrong Joshua ,   Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia, Mitra Biswadev ,   Emergency and Trauma Centre, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia,   Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Published: March 2024

Introduction: There are inconsistencies in outcome reporting for patients with necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTI). The aim of this study was to evaluate reported outcome measures in NSTI literature that could inform a core outcome set (COS) such as could be used in a study of hyperbaric oxygen in this indication. Methods: A systematic review of all NSTI literature identified from Cochrane, Ovid MEDLINE and Scopus databases as well as grey literature sources OpenGrey and the New York Academy of Medicine databases which met inclusion criteria and were published between 2010 and 2020 was performed. Studies were included if they reported on > 5 cases and presented clinical endpoints, patient related outcomes, or resource utilisation in NSTI patients. Studies did not have to include intervention. Two independent researchers then extracted reported outcome measures. Similar outcomes were grouped and classified into domains to produce a structured inventory. An attempt was made to identify trends in outcome measures over time and by study design. Results: Three hundred and seventy-five studies were identified and included a total of 311 outcome measures. Forty eight percent (150/311) of outcome measures were reported by two or more studies. The four most frequently reported outcome measures were mortality without time specified, length of hospital stay, amputation performed, and number of debridements, reported in 298 (79.5%), 260 (69.3%), 156 (41.6%) and 151 (40.3%) studies respectively. Mortality outcomes were reported in 23 different ways. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were more likely to report 28-day mortality or 90-day mortality. The second most frequent amputation related outcome was level of amputation, reported in 7.5% (28/375) of studies. The most commonly reported patient-centred outcome was the SF-36 which was reported in 1.6% (6/375) of all studies and in 2/10 RCTs. Conclusions: There was wide variance in outcome measures in NSTI studies, further highlighting the need for a COS.
Tradisi Rokatan Calon Pengantin Perspektif Fenomenologi
Authors: Husen Muhammad Nur , Laili Afrohatul
Published: March 2024

Marriage is one of the ceremonial which makes the union of two souls, become a family through akad agreement set by religious rules. The series of marriage procession couldnot be separated with the custom. One of the traditions that stick around on the wedding procession in the society of SelogudigVillage is Rokatan. Rokatan procession is ruwatan procession or ritual, ruwatan tradition by bride-groom to be which would be holdin the wedding ceremonial. The majority of Selogudig’s society argues that there are many values and benefits contained in this Rokat bride-groom to be tradition, just like to get blessing and salvation, especially for family’s long life become a better family or either called sakinah mawaddah and wa rahmah. On the other hand, the core term of  rokat is saving the life, from both of the nuisance that can be seen by the sense of sight or the nuisance of the creature (spirit). For the society who agree or accept this rokat traditions, assume that this ritual is nota ritual act of far-fetched, because behind this rokat traditions there is the meaning as an effort to save yourself from all distractions and to be closer to his God. However, for the groups who disagree or unaccepted this rokatbride-groom to be, reasoned that rokatan is one of ritual heresy as well as his actions closer to the polytheists.
Orientation of the New Graduate Nurse in Critical Care: Understanding the Barriers and Facilitators
Authors: Cayton Tiffaney
Published: March 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the nursing field and how nurses care for their patients. Recent nursing shortages in critical care are causing organizations to depend on new graduate nurses to fill these needs. The critical care environment's safety depends on nurses' ability to provide safe, quality care in a demanding, complex environment and current orientation processes do not adequately support this influx of new graduate nurses entering critical care.

Purpose/Specific Aims: This quality improvement project aimed to identify new graduate and experienced precepting nurses’ perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the orientation process within the critical care setting.

Methods: Two open-ended surveys were distributed to collect qualitative data from both experienced precepting nurses and new graduate nurses on the perceived barriers and facilitators of new graduate orientation. Responses were inductively coded to identify themes of barriers and facilitators. Deductive coding was used to identify recommendation themes. The AACN's Synergy Model was used as a theoretical
framework to guide this project and synthesize the data.

Results: Seven new graduate nurses and 13 experienced precepting nurses responded. Four facilitator themes (teamwork/collaboration, favorable outcomes, symbiosis, and rewards/motivation) and five barrier themes (time management, lack of experience, character, orientation process, and demand/stress) emerged. Recommendation themes associated with the orientation process and transition processes emerged after analysis.

Conclusion: The results of this project provide a transparent direction for improving the orientation process which can assist in cultivating a tailored orientation experience beneficial to the preceptor, novice nurse, patient, multidisciplinary team, and organization. With this information, healthcare organizations can endorse policies and procedures to advocate for a successful transition for the new graduate nurses, ensuring
better patient care, improved staff satisfaction and retention, and decreased healthcare costs.
The Work Program of the Discipline “Linguistic and methodological foundations of teaching Russian in a foreign language audience”
Authors: Klobukova Lyubov , Barkhudarova Elena , Pankov Fedor
Published: March 2024

The program of the general scientific course “Linguistic and methodological foundations of teaching Russian in a foreign language audience” is intended for graduate students studying at the Faculty of Philology of Moscow State University in the specialty “Theory and methodology of teaching and upbringing (humanities, levels of secondary vocational and higher education)” and mastering the field of teaching Russian as a foreign language. The course's topics include a wide range of issues related to various aspects of teaching foreigners practical Russian. The course examines the linguistic foundations of describing Russian as a foreign language and the methodology of teaching it in a foreign-language audience.
Evaluating Cybersecurity Risks in NLP Models: Google Bard as Bard of Prey and ChatGPT as Cyber Crime Aide
Authors: Wohlbach Cameron , Chowdhury Md Minhaz , Latif Shadman
Published: March 2024

One of the biggest trends in today’s technology and computer science is in the use of natural language processing. Their use in AI has become specifically prevalent in companies such as OpenAI and Google. With their ChatGPT and Bard models, they have made intelligent and social AI models that can mimic human speech and conversation. While talking to these AI models, people can gain vast knowledge by communicating with them. With it being so easy, malicious hackers have started to use it to streamline their attacks. Both companies have tried to put restrictions to help increase the security of their product. However, there are ways to get around it by using different wording that might sound less harmful. This study shows evidence from experimentation with both Google Bard and ChatGPT.
The Implementations and Applications of Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Authors: Liu Meilin , Kultinov Kirill , Wang Chongjun
Published: March 2024

This paper introduces two distinct new software implementations of ECC over the finite field GF(p) utilizing character arrays and bit sets. Our novel implementations operate on ECC curves of the form y2 = x3 + ax + b (mod p). We have optimized the point addition operation and scalar multiplication on a real SEC (Standards for Efficient Cryptography) ECC curve over a prime field. Furthermore, we have tested and validated the Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman key exchange on a real SEC ECC curve using two different implementations of big integer classes. We then proceeded to compare and analyze the performance of these two distinct implementations. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) represents a promising public-key cryptography system due to its ability to achieve the same level of security as RSA with a significantly smaller key size. ECC stands out for its time efficiency and optimal resource utilization.
A Case Study on the Generative AI Project Life Cycle Using Large Language Models
Authors: Bandi Ajay , Kagitha Hemanth
Published: March 2024

Large Language Models represent a disruptive technology set to revolutionize the fu- ture of artificial intelligence. While numerous literature reviews and survey articles discuss their benefits and address security and compliance concerns, there remains a shortage of research exploring the implementation life cycle of generative AI systems. This paper addresses this gap by presenting the various phases of the generative AI life cycle and detailing the development of a chatbot designed to address inquiries from prospective stu- dents. Utilizing Google Flan LLM and a question-answering pipeline, we processed user prompts. In addition, we compiled an input file containing domain knowledge of the edu- cation program, which was preprocessed and condensed into vector embeddings using the HuggingFace library. Furthermore, we designed a chat interface for user interaction using Streamlit. The responses generated by the chatbot are both descriptive and contextu- ally pertinent to the prompts, with their quality improving in response to more detailed prompts. However, a significant constraint is the size limit of the input file, given the processing power limitations of CPUs.
On further improvement of data look-up latency in Residue Class (RC) based Peer-2-Peer networks
Authors: Roy Indranil , Mitra Reshmi , Kaluvakuri Swathi , Rahimi Nick , Gupta Bidyut
Published: March 2024

In this work, the existing Residue-class based peer-to peer (P2P) network has been considered because of its manifold advantages. Two of the most prominent advantages relevant to the present work are: (1) all peers with the same interest (or possessing same resource type) structurally form a group of diameter one, and (2) the group heads are connected in the form of a ring and the ring always remains connected even in presence of any churn. However, data look-up latency is n/2 for an n group-network. It may become substantial if n is large. To improve the latency, some topological properties of Star inter-connection network have been used to modify the existing RC based network appropriately resulting in remarkable improvement of latency.
Artificial Intelligence Usage and Data Privacy Discoveries within mHealth
Authors: Schulte Jennifer , Engebretson Patrick , Spanier Mark
Published: March 2024

Advancements in artificial intelligence continue to impact nearly every aspect of human life by providing integration options that aim to supplement or improve current processes. One industry that continues to benefit from artificial intelligence integration is healthcare. For years now, elements of artificial intelligence have been used to assist in clinical decision making, helping to identify potential health risks at earlier stages, and supplementing precision medicine. An area of healthcare that specifically looks at wearable devices, sensors, phone applications, and other such devices is mobile health (mHealth). These devices are used to aid in health data collection and delivery. This paper aims at addressing the current uses and challenges of artificial intelligence within the mHealth field as well as an overview of current methods to help provide patient data privacy during data collection and storage.
AI and Cybersecurity: Collaborator or Confrontation
Authors: Orner Collin , Chowdhury Md.
Published: March 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and has been rapidly transforming the landscape of cybersecurity as we know it, serving as a double-edged sword. On one side, AI systems can act as your ally, doing tasks like fortifying defense mechanisms and automating complex threat detection or intrusion detection systems. Machine learning models can sift through large amounts of data, identifying anomalies that could indicate a breach or malicious activity, which is often faster and more accurate than a human could be. This capability makes it possible to proactively counteract threats, minimizing any potential cyber issues. On the other hand, the power of AI can be easily weaponized by an adversary, becoming a potential threat actor. Sophisticated cybercriminals can use AI to craft advanced evasive malware and launch automated attacks. Techniques like using machine learning from an adversary perspective allow them to design inputs specifically intended to deceive AI-powered security systems. So as AI systems become smarter, do the tools and tactics used by adversaries looking to exploit them. This duality of AI in cybersecurity is an important relevance to professionals in the field. The discipline of a cybersecurity professional is constantly evolving in response to new strategies of the adversary. Professionals must be skilled at utilizing AI’s capabilities and limiting its weaknesses as it becomes more and more integrated into security infrastructure. Not only must the newest technology be used, but it must also be understood in terms of its ramifications, potential risks, and the constantly shifting dynamics between defenders and attackers. Staying ahead of the competition on the AI-enhanced cyber-warfare battlefield requires constant learning, adaptation, and persistence. In this paper, the discussion pivots around a central question: Is AI in cybersecurity a friend, a foe, or perhaps both?
Sınırlandırılmış alanlara uygulanan pH düşürücü bazı materyallerin bazı toprak özellikleri, kiraz ağaçlarının beslenmesi ve meyve özelliklerine etkisi
Authors: Uçgun Kadir , Cansu Murat
Published: March 2024

Meyve ağaçlarının gelişimini etkileyen en önemli toprak özelliklerinden birisi toprak pH’sıdır. Bu çalışmada toprak pH’sının düşürülmesinde etkili olabileceği düşünülen demir sülfat, hidroklorik asit, bentonitli kükürt ve sıvı kükürt materyalleri; ağaçların taç izdüşümüne (1.2 m2) uygulanarak etkilerinin toprak, yaprak ve meyve analizleri ile ortaya konması hedeflenmiştir. Kültürel uygulamalar (gübreleme, sulama vb.) eşit dozlar ve aynı koşullarda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Denemeler iç ve geçit bölge ikliminin hâkim olduğu Isparta ilinde (Türkiye) 0900 Ziraat çeşidi ile oluşturulmuş kiraz (Prunus avium) bahçesinde tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre 4 tekerrürlü ve her tekerrürde 1 ağaç olacak şekilde 2017 yılında yürütülmüştür. İlk uygulama zamanından 2 hafta sonra başlayan ve 14 gün aralıklarla devam eden 6 farklı dönemde alınmış toprak örneklerinde pH, elektriksel iletkenlik (EC), bitkiye yarayışlı demir (Fe), bakır (Cu), mangan (Mn) ve çinko (Zn) analizleri yapılmıştır. Sezon ortasında yaprak örneklerinde azot (N), fosfor (P), potasyum (K), kalsiyum (Ca), magnezyum (Mg), Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn ve bor (B) içerikleri belirlenmiştir. Hasat zamanında verim, meyve eni, meyve eti setliği, suda çözünebilir katı madde, pH, titre edilebilir asitlik ve meyve kabuk rengi değerleri ölçülmüştür. Araştırma bulgularına göre toprak pH’sı değerlerinde tüm uygulamalarda kontrole göre 1. dönem dışında önemli azalmalar meydana gelmiş ve bu azalmalar genel olarak en fazla bentonitli kükürt uygulamasında gerçekleşmiş ve bunu sıvı kükürt uygulaması takip etmiştir. Toprak pH’sının düşük olduğu uygulamalarda EC değeri yüksek bulunmuştur. Bu durumu EC ve pH değerleri arasında elde edilen negatif korelasyon (-0.68**) doğrulamıştır. Toprakta bitkiye yarayışlı mikro elementler incelendiğinde Fe ve Zn konsantrasyonları üzerine demir sülfat uygulaması etkili olurken Mn üzerine bentonitli kükürt etkili olmuştur. Yaprakların besin elementi içeriğine ve meyvenin pomololojik özelliklerine uygulamaların etkisi istatistiksel olarak önemli olmamıştır. Çalışma sonucunda sadece toprak pH’sı dikkate alındığında bentonitli kükürt ile sıvı kükürt öne çıkmıştır. Fakat denemenin yürütüldüğü şartlar altında bitki besleme ve meyve kalitesi yönünden kiraz yetiştiriciliği için herhangi bir ürün önerilmemiştir.
Generación de destinos turísticos con orientación de servicios médicos en Jalisco
Authors: Navarro Alvarado Alberto , González Moreno Cynthia Dinorah , Pelayo Colmenares Edgar Agustín
Published: March 2024

México cuenta con una amplia gama de destinos turísticos generados por condiciones geográficas favorables que son de interés para turistas de diversos países. La afluencia principal de turistas proviene de los países vecinos del norte del continente americano. La tendencia de visitantes extranjeros se ha mantenido al alza en el estado de Jalisco, caracterizado por una variedad de modalidades turísticas, tales como cultural, de aventura, entre otros.

El presente estudio asienta el primer precedente para conducir una investigación de gran escala en estado sobre el desarrollo de un turismo centrado en servicios médicos, por lo que mantiene un enfoque descriptivo al ser un acercamiento inicial a partir de los datos turísticos que se generan por las dependencias de gobierno y estudios descriptivos sobre las características propias que hacen atractiva la visita de extranjeros a este destino.

Con base en el análisis de los datos disponibles se realiza una evaluación general para determinar las potencialidades para la gestión sectorial enfocada al desarrollo de turismo médico en el estado de Jalisco, partiendo del estudio regional en Puerto Vallarta.

Los resultados obtenidos permiten inferir que existen elementos suficientes para que este tipo de turismo se desarrolle plenamente, fortaleciendo la diferenciación de servicios turísticos.
Capital intelectual y sus dimensiones: Una revisión de literatura
Authors: Ramón-Poma Glenda Maricela , Hinojosa-Cruz Adriana Verónica
Published: March 2024

El estudio del capital intelectual y sus dimensiones es un tema que ha trascendido a lo largo del tiempo, puesto que los cambios tecnológicos se asocian cada vez más hacia una economía del conocimiento, en donde adicionalmente a los factores de producción tierra, trabajo y capital deben incorporarse en las organizaciones los conocimientos humanos comúnmente denominados know-how, la tecnología y las relaciones con los clientes y sus proveedores. El objetivo del presente artículo es abordar las diferentes conceptualizaciones que se han realizado sobre el capital intelectual y sus dimensiones, demostrando la importancia que va adquiriendo su análisis como una ventaja competitiva y comparativa en las empresas, para ello se ha procedido a la revisión de diferentes investigaciones recientes sobre el tema
Pengalaman Komunikasi Dialogis Para Guru dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Layanan Pendidikan
Authors: Ismanto Heri , Antony Rian , Mulyatno Carolus Borromeus
Published: March 2024

Komunikasi dialogis merupakan salah satu pilar penting pelaksanaan layanan pendidikan. Praktik komunikasi dialogis di sekolah perlu diapresiasi dan diorientasikan pada pengembangan layanan pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengalaman para guru dalam melaksanakan komunikasi dialogis dalam melaksanakan layanan pendidikan yang berkualitas. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan platform google form. Data-data terkait pengalaman para guru di salah satu sekolah swasta di kabupaten Semarang dalam melaksanakan komunikasi dialogis dianalisis dengan  menggunakan kerangka teori Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa para guru melaksanakan komunikasi dialogis dengan jujur, aktif, terbuka, dan saling menghargai demi terwujudnya iklim kehidupan bersama dan kerjasama yang kondusif. Para guru menyadari makna komunikasi dialogis untuk pengembangan diri, pelaksanaan tugas dan pengembangan lembaga. Masih sangat sedikit guru yang menghubungkan pengalaman komunikasi dialogis dengan pendampingan siswa dan pelaksanaan pembelajaran yang efektif dan bermakna. Management sekolah perlu memfasilitasi pembiasaan komunikasi dialogis antar guru untuk mengembangkan panggilan guru dalam mendampingi setiap siswa.
Silence Enshrined: Memorializing Intercommunal Violence in a Land of Brotherhood and Unity
Authors: Bergholz Max
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Why do silences about intercommunal violence emerge and does their subsequent breaking lead to reconciliation in divided communities? By telling two stories of monuments built in northwest Bosnia after World War II, and the radical changes made to them since the war of 1992–95, this local history poses a question of global significance: Can memorials to the violent past ever create a "just memory," whereby they recall both our humanity and inhumanity, as well as both the humanity and inhumanity of "others" whom we may still see as enemies?
Inflation Targeting Skepticism: Myth or Reality? A Way Forward for Pakistan
Authors: Zafar Hayat, Saher Masood
Published: March 2024

This paper makes twofold contributions. First, it critically reviews empirical literature along the key dimensions of inflation targeting (IT)—skepticism/critique to ascertain whether such skepticism is a myth or reality. Second, it critically reviews the so-called preconditions and operational prerequisites of IT and evaluates Pakistan’s existing state to draw lessons on whether Pakistan is in a position to adopt IT successfully. Contrary to the skeptic’s views, the review indicates that by and large the benefits of IT are promising not only in terms of macroeconomic performance—as measured by inflation, output, interest rate, exchange rate and their variants—but it also allows flexibility to effectively deal with real, financial as well as external sector shocks. The current state of preconditions and operational prerequisites in Pakistan seems adequate, which better positions the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to adopt IT. Statutory prioritisation of price stability, consistent inflation targets, and strict accountability mechanisms as well as aggressive disinflation need to be improved for successful implementation of IT.
The Assumed Shortage of Housing in Pakistan
Authors: Durr-e-Nayab
Published: March 2024

“We are short of 10 million housing units” has been the clarion cry in politics, media and the donor-driven research for the last 10 years. Given an average household size of well over six persons, this means that nearly one-third of the population is without housing. Do we see such a huge number of people living on footpaths, side of roads, under bridges or in any open area? Thankfully, NO! We cannot find any clarity on where this huge figure of 10 million housing shortage came from!
Nadeem Ul Haque, Mahboob Mahmood, Shahbano Abbas, Ali Lodhi. The University Research System In Pakistan
Authors: Fida Muhammad Khan, Aqeel Anwar Chaudhry
Published: March 2024

The University Research System In Pakistan is a thoroughly researched work, providing an extensive discussion on the state of university research in Pakistan. It highlights problems being faced by researchers and compares them with global research practices. The authors recommend reforms at the institutional level, the type of research funding, the metrics of measurement, and the adaptation and promotion of a research culture that provides incentives for teamwork and mentorship for the new entrants in the industry.
Research on the barriers and possible solutions is vital for quality and problem-oriented research that produces products that can compete with global research. The authors give a diagnosis of the problems of the research in Pakistan by identifying key problem areas and their possible solutions. We can sum up the purpose of the book as follows:
“The rapidly changing world has brought new challenges requiring innovative and problem-solving research. Pakistan’s university research system lacks the essentials required for competing in the modern world. Therefore, the situation necessitates exploring where the problem exists and what can be the possible solutions”.
Investigating Barriers to Growth of Disabled Entrepreneurs in India: A DEMATEL-based Approach
Authors: R. K. Jena
Published: March 2024

The role of creativity characterises entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship as a topic is very frequently discussed in India. It is one of the influencing factors for India’s modern social economy and prosperity. But all sections of the Indian population, particularly disabled people, are not very confident about self-employment through entrepreneurship. Encouraging them to opt for entrepreneurship as a career is a way to achieve faster economic growth. This study analysed the crucial barriers to growth in disabled entrepreneurship in India by applying the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The result showed that self-belief is the most crucial barrier to disabled entrepreneurs’ growth.
Analysing Household Willingness and Ability to Pay for Solid Waste: A Case Study of Karachi
Authors: Shaista Alam (Late), Ambreen Fatima
Published: March 2024

Karachi being the industrial and commercial hub, comprising a population belonging to multiple cultures, is facing many types of socio-economic issues with solid waste at top of the list. District Municipalities lack the financial resources and capacity to provide the needed infrastructure to ensure the timely collection and disposal of solid waste. The public’s involvement and financial support therefore can assist the provincial and local governments in resolving solid waste management concerns. The aim of this study is to investigate the socioeconomic status of households to assess their willingness to pay for solid waste management. A comprehensive household survey from Karachi has been carried out to achieve the aforementioned objective. The results revealed that households’ willingness to pay ranged from Rs. 50 to Rs. 5,300 per month. The average number of households paying for a particular service (our selection variable) was around 70 percent, and the average per-capita income of the surveyed households was around Rs. 19,000. Interestingly, the results predict that households’ Ability to pay was substantially greater than their Willingness to Pay, implying the need for motivating measures to persuade families to pay more to manage solid waste.
The Socio-economic Analysis of the Street Economy in the Twin Cities of Pakistan (Article)
Authors: Nasir Iqbal  , Saima Nawaz  , Muhammad Aqeel Anwar
Published: March 2024

The study provides a socio-economic analysis of the street economy using primary data based on a survey of 1,863 fixed street vendors operating in the Twin Cities of Pakistan. Descriptive analysis shows that street vendors, on average, make a significant profit of US$ 212 per month (29 percent of total monthly revenue). They chose to vend due to the lack of formal education and the unavailability of formal sector jobs. Vendors pay more than 51 percent of their operating cost (US$107 per month) as rent to shop owners to place carts/tables in front of shops. About 98 percent of vendors operate without legal protection (e.g. license/permit), leading to frequent evictions. The economic loss constitutes about 62 percent of the monthly revenue (215 percent of the monthly net profit) due to one-time expulsion by the administration. The Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) shows that around 21 percent of vendors are acutely vulnerable, while more than 25 percent of SVs are vulnerable. Multivariate analysis indicates that socio-economic vulnerabilities negatively and significantly impact monthly profits. These findings provide insights to policymakers and other stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, market associations, regulators, administrative authorities, and social protection agencies, to harness the potential economic benefits of the street economy.
Skills Mapping for Selected Industries of Special Economic Zones: Job Creation for Unemployed Youth of Balochistan (Article)
Authors: Aziz Ahmed  , Syed Munawar Shah
Published: March 2024

We examined identifying the TVET institutional framework, mapping TVET skills, and estimating the available and potential jobs creation by selected nine industries of special economic and export processing zones (SEZs/EPZs) of Balochistan. Three field visits, three focus group discussions, and 20 plus key informant interviews via mixed research methods are conducted for mapping skills about the three categories of existing, proposed, and potential industries of Balochistan. The study results show that the provincial TVET system is underdeveloped to break-even the supply and demand gaps in technical, vocational, common, and specific TVET skills. The provision of relevant TVET skills may potentially develop skilled human resources to break-even the current and futuristic jobs creation and employment opportunities for the bulge of unemployed youth of Balochistan. The study is relevant to pinpoint some policy options for skillbased human resource development endeavours in the context of ongoing industrial development proposed for SEZs/EPZs of Balochistan.
The Islamabad Master Plan (Policy)
Authors: Lubna Hasan, Aqeel Chaudhry, Ayaz Ahmed, Hafiz Hanzla Jalil
Published: March 2024

Islamabad is currently in the process of reviewing its master plan. Like most cities in the developing world, Islamabad is facing insufficient public utilities, lack of affordable housing, commercial and office space, decaying public infrastructure, illegal and haphazard development and mushrooming slums. What was planned to be ‘a city of the future’ by its architect C. A. Doxiadis and named ‘Islamabad—the Beautiful’ by its residents is turning into another case of urban decay (see also PIDE Policy Viewpoints 2, 12 and 13 and Haque and Nayab, 2020).
Strategies to Improve Revenue Generation for Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (Policy)
Authors: Lubna Hasan
Published: March 2024

Like most Pakistani cities, Islamabad has a fragmented administration, weakening its revenue base and service delivery. This duality of structure was introduced through the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act 2015, which led to creation of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) for the city’s governance, in line with the city management practiced around the world. 1 The fragmented administrative resulted in an MCI that is dependent on CDA and Federal Government for its finance.
A review of human iris identification and recognition using soft computing techniques
Authors: Sanjay Sheshrao Patil  , Suhas S. Satonkar  , Ulhas S. Patki  , Ajay B. Kurhe
Published: March 2024

Computer vision and iris recognition are fields that are constantly evolving. During the past ten years, there has been a significant increase in the level of interest in computer vision, Iris recognition, soft computing techniques, neural networks, etc. This paper reviews different research papers on iris recognition. Lastly, it focuses on the international status of iris recognition.
Impact of sub-acute exposure to nuvan on serum lipoproteins of catfish, Clarias batrachus and their potential effects indirectly on human health
Authors: Aysha Parvin  , Umesh Shukla  , Girijesh Shukla
Published: March 2024

Pesticides are frequently applied in agricultural land, public health programs, and maintenance of trees or plants and also used as preservatives for different food materials for a long time. But these pesticides cause a lot of negative health and environmental impacts which affects the sustainability of an ecosystem. Among the different pesticides organophosphorus pesticide mostly used in agricultural purposes to prevent the disease causing agents like insects, pests, parasite due to its less persistence in our environment. Synthetic pesticide like Nuvan accumulations in the tissues of animals produce cyto-toxicity and have severed health issues due to its persistent nature. When these pesticides intake by aquatic animals specially fishes, they can interfere with the food chain. When such contaminated fishes eaten by someone they can destroy multiple systems in the body of human and other livings. Changes in blood biochemical indices gives signs what is happening in body of animals after exposure of pesticides. Most edible and commercially valuable freshwater fish Clarias batrachus was used in this work for analyzed the hazardous nature of toxic pesticide nuvan on some biochemical parameters. When fish exposed to two sub-lethal levels of nuvan (0.0137 ml/L and 0.0274 ml/L) for 60 days showed that the pesticide induces changes in blood parameters. The results showed very highly significant (p<0.001) increase in Low- density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL) and highly significant (p<0.01) increase in Very low- density lipoprotein-cholesterol (VLDL) while very highly significant (p<0.001) reduction in high density lipoprotein- cholesterol (HDL) were noted in treated groups compared with the control. This study implicates that adverse effect on lipoproteins due to synthetic pesticides have a negative health effect as cardiovascular risk status. Research of environmental pollution and its adverse effects on human and other animals including fish is remarkable which can leads the sustainability of our environment.
Solving neutral delay differential equations using least square method based on successive integration technique
Authors: C. Kayelvizhi  , A. Emimal Kanaga Pushpam
Published: March 2024

The main objective of this work is to propose the Least square method (LSM) using successive integration technique for solving Neutral delay differential equations (NDDEs). Continuous LSM and Discrete LSM have been presented by adopting different orthogonal polynomials as weighted basis functions. In this study, the most widely used classical orthogonal polynomials, namely, the Bernoulli polynomial, the Chebyshev polynomial, the Hermite polynomial, and the Fibonacci polynomial are considered. Numerical examples of linear and nonlinear NDDEs have been provided to demonstrate the efficiency and accuracy of the method. Approximate solutions obtained by the proposed method are well comparable with exact solutions. From the results it is observed that the accuracy of the numerical solutions by the proposed method increases as N (order of the polynomial) increases. The proposed method is very effective, simple, and suitable for solving the linear and nonlinear NDDEs in real-world problems.
Security threats for Europe and summer Olympic games in Paris 2024
Authors: Hofmannová Adéla
Published: March 2024

Sport has historically played a significant role in spreading positive values and connecting cultures and nations worldwide, but it can also be exploited for political, religious, and ideological motivations. Sporting events have become targets of terrorist attacks in recent years. Terrorists and extremist groups may use sports events as means to propagate their ideologies or to attract attention through acts of terrorism. The threat of attacks during sporting events poses a serious risk to the security of the civilian population and, consequently, a significant challenge for its protection. The most notable sporting event in 2024 will be the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. France has experienced the highest number of terrorist attacks in Europe, making the Olympics a major security concern. The study analyzes terrorists' strategies related to attacks on sports events and potential attack scenarios at the 2024 Olympic Games. The insights gained can contribute to strengthening the security of sporting events and the protection of participants and spectators against potential threats.
Pelatihan Pengemasan Produk Wisata Pedesaan dalam Meningkatkan Kunjungan Wisatawan bagi Karangtaruna di Desa Pelaga Kecamatan Petang Kabupaten Badung
Authors: Wisnawa I Made Bayu
Published: March 2024

Desa Pelaga merupakan desa wisata yang terletak di Kabupaten Badung, Bali. Semenjak ditetapkan sebagai desa wisata pada tahun 2010, kunjungan wisatawan yang datang belum memenuhi harapan. Kunjungan wisatawan yang sedikit antara lain disebabkan pengetahuan anggota karangtaruna dalam mengemas produk wisata masih lemah. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat melalui pelatihan pengemasan produk wisata pedesaan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pariwisata, branding, atribut daya tarik wisata, sapta pesona, CHSE dan peranan kelompok sadar wisata (Pokdarwis). Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah, diskusi dan praktik membuat draft kemasan produk wisata. Keberhasilan pelatihan diukur menggunakan instrumen pretest dan post-test. Skala pengukuran dari 0 sampai dengan 100. Hasil pangabdian menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat dari 67,50 menjadi 76,25. Peserta pelatihan juga mampu membuat draft paket produk wisata. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian memiliki arti penting dalam mengemas produk wisata dan memasarkannya untuk meningkatkan kunjungan wisatawan ke Desa Pelaga.