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Performance of Alternative Estimators in the Poisson-Inverse Gaussian Regression Model: Simulation and Application
Authors: Ashraf Bushra , Amin Muhammad , Mahmood Tahir , Faisal Muhammad 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The study proposed and compared the biased estimators for the Poisson-Inverse Gaussian regression model to deal with correlated regressors. The limitations of each biased estimator are also discussed. Additionally, some biasing parameters for the Stein estimator are proposed. The performance of estimators is evaluated with the help of a simulation study and a real-life application based on the minimum mean squared error criterion. The simulation and application findings favor the ridge estimator with specific biasing parameters because it provides less variation than others.
Research on the diversified development of university art design education
Authors: Yu Zhigao , Wu Yimin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Art design is one of the most popular majors in colleges and universities because it is widely used. Quality education reform attaches great importance to the diversification of education, especially the major of art design, which should reflect this characteristic. This paper first briefly analyzes the reasons and influences of the diversified development of art education in colleges and universities and then discusses the embodiment and development trend of the diversification of this major from the aspects of professional institutions, regional characteristics, courses, and teachers. Finally, according to the shortcomings of art design education and teaching in domestic colleges and universities, the author proposes the corresponding development measures to promote diversification.
Numerical simulation research on the influence of interlocking depth and block number on the compressive performance of interlocking block masonry
Authors: Jia Liang , Zhang Duo 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
To explore the influence of interlocking depth and block number on the compressive performance of interlocking block masonry, seven kinds of interlocking depth and three kinds of block number are selected, and ABAQUS software is used to carry out numerical simulation analysis. The results show that when the interlocking depth is 10 mm, the compressive performance of masonry is better. With the increase in the number of blocks, the compressive strength of masonry decreases gradually. Based on the numerical simulation results, a recommended formula for the average compressive strength of interlocking block masonry is proposed.
Intelligent Assistance Method for Preschool Education Dance Curriculum Based on Deep Learning
Authors: Wang Qin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Preschool education is vital for shaping the foundation of young children’s development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical dimensions. Dance courses are often included in preschool curricula to foster creativity, expression, physical coordination, and emotional regulation. Understanding and interpreting emotions conveyed through dance movements can be instrumental in enhancing children’s emotional intelligence and overall well-being. This paper investigates an innovative approach to intelligent assistance in preschool dance courses by utilizing deep learning methods for emotion recognition within dance movements. The proposed model integrates deep and shallow features to improve the precision of emotion detection, offering a promising means to facilitate personalized and interactive learning experiences. First, emotions in dance are extracted through a multi-layer convolutional neural network, and high-level features are fused with low-level features. Then, the fused features of different depths are used as the basis for emotion recognition. The convolutional neural network’s fully connected layer outputs the emotional probabilities of dance movements, allowing for the identification of emotional categories in dance movements. Finally, experiments are conducted using the fusion of features from different convolutional layers, validating the effectiveness of the proposed method in emotion recognition.
Baltic Architectural Education in Times of Crisis: Faculty of Architecture at the Baltic University in Germany, 1946–1949
Authors: Drėmaitė Marija 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The article is based on the original manuscript materials and documents of the Faculty of Architecture and Engineering of the exile Baltic University (Baltische Universität), which operated in Hamburg and Pinneberg from 1946 to 1949. The Faculty of Architecture of the Baltic University was a unique establishment in exile where Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian refugees came together to maintain their architectural education. The documents (four boxes and one roll of papers) were discovered at the Manuscript Collection of the Uppsala University Library marked as “Lettiska Fonden” and were unknown to architectural historians up to this date. This common Baltic tangible and intangible architectural heritage is a unique source for discovering and understanding the destiny of Baltic architects in exile in times of geopolitical crisis.
Community Functions of Schools and Municipal Support of Schools on the Continuum of the Rural Periphery – Town
Authors: Kubeš Jan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The article compares the community functions of schools and the support to schools from the municipality representatives and community depending on the location of the school – in peripheral or semi-peripheral rural areas, rural small towns, outer suburbs and also in towns, i.e., at various distances from the town. It is based on controlled interviews with school headmasters and mayors of the respective municipalities and on the collection of information from annual school reports and school inspection reports. A total of 57 schools of two districts in the south-west of Czechia were evaluated. The assumption that complete rural schools in peripheries have the greatest community functions was confirmed; but complete rural schools in semi-peripheries also received similar assessment. However, a fully functioning rural "community school" was not found in the case study area. Schools in towns show weak community functions, because community functions in towns are provided by other institutions and facilities.
Destination Brandscapes. Integration of Landscape Elements into Destination Brands
Authors: Sandriester Jasmin , Pizzera Judith 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Encapsulating the destination’s USPs and identity in a logo with high recognition value is a challenge DMOs face. This recognisability as key to a ‘strong brand’ is particularly based on natural resources and the attractiveness of landscapes that form the basis of touristic USP in most destinations. The paper stresses the importance of the logo and that the destination’s ‘DNA’ or identity must be transposed symbolically and naturally by integrating distinctive landscape elements into the logo. Ideally, they merge authentically and harmoniously, fostering identification among locals and tourists, brand awareness and a positive image, contributing to a strong, authentic brand. A 40% presence of landscape elements (mountains prevailed by 85%) was found in the top 50 Austrian logos.
The Effect of The Covid-19 Pandemic on Recruitment of Health Workers in Private Hospitals: A Literature Review
Authors: Nafiatun Nisa  
Published: July 2024

Background: The number of hospitals is increasing every year, dominated by private hospitals, so effective HRM is needed for organizational performance. HRM practices require a long process, especially in the recruitment process which consists of a series of activities to identify desired applicants. However, the emergence of Covid-19 was not predicted and requires adaptation.
Objectives: this article aims to determine the effect of Covid-19 on the recruitment of health workers in private hospitals.
Research Metodes: literature review of 7 articles searched via ScienceDirect and Google Scholar
Results: From 7 articles, it shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected recruitment, namely that recruitment is only a formality and makes health workers in hospitals large in quantity, but varied in quality.
Conclusion: The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on recruitment so that recruitment is carried out by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, using video conference platforms, replacing written tests with project or online presentations, adjusting schedules flexibly, and maintaining communication.
Keywords: Covid-19 Pandemic; Human Resources; Private Hospitals; Recruitment
Present challenges and surveillance of artificial intelligence in neuro-oncology
Authors: R Gautham Chakra , K Kavyanjali , D Sree , SK Shaima , B Govardhan 
Published: July 2024

Brain tumors are evaluated, characterized, and monitored using diagnostic imaging. However, because these tumors are so diverse, there are still several difficulties in each group. This might involve differences in the biology of the cancer that are linked to varying intensities of cellular invasion, proliferation, and necrosis, all of which have distinct imaging appearances. Due to these changes, tumor evaluation, including segmentation, surveillance, and molecular characterizations, has become more complex. Even though various rule-based techniques have been put into practice to relate to tumor appearance and size, these techniques naturally reduce the vast quantity of tumor imaging data to a small number of variables. Due to their efficacy in resolving image-based problems, approaches in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning have found increased use in computer vision tasks, such as tumor imaging. This section aims to provide an overview of some of these developments in tumor imaging.
Construction of Soviet traditions among the members of amateur folk ensemble (on the example of the song and dance ensemble «Uralskaya Ryabinushka»)
Authors: Garifzianova A. R. , Moroz P. V. 
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of the process of reproduction of Soviet traditions in the space of organized amateur activity.Amateur folk ensembles are collectives founded in the Soviet period. Ensembles are continuing their activities at the moment on the basis of cultural and leisure institutions (houses, palaces of culture). Folk ensembles continue to construct Soviet traditions and behavioral patterns despite the absence of state ideology in Russia. The article presents the results of the author's qualitative research on the case study strategy. The research focuses on how Soviet cultural practices are reproduced in leisure organizations at present.
Structural interpretation of the Quitasueño and Serrana keys area in the caribbean, offshore Colombia
Authors: Munar F. 
Published: July 2024

The Caribbean basin has been poorly explored and poses a wide array of geological questions, due to its uncertain stratigraphic relations, its structural frame and the nature of its basement related to the islands. By interpreting 1700 km seismic lines, from the Ecopetrol Caribbean surveys, Cayos 77 and Cayos 82, and by tightening two wells, Miskito 1 and Miskito 2, in the area of cays (lower Nicaragua rise), north of the Colombia Basin, we determined the stratigraphic position of the basement B" and found out two trends NE-SW and NW-SE for the Quitasueño and Serrana Cays, in a horst and graben style. In addition to that, the facies for the basement are for the most part igneous and from an exploration point of view, it gives the opportunity for a good seal.
Manifestations of Infringement on the Public Authority's General Jurisdiction in Currency Issuance and Management from an Islamic Perspective
Authors: Al-Sabhany Abduljabbar Hamad Obaid 
Published: July 2024

Objectives: This study aims to identify and analyse the forms of infringement on the sovereign right of public authority in the issuance and management of currency, particularly in the context of the fractional reserve banking system and the technological advancements facilitated by globalisation, which have enabled the creation and promotion of virtual currencies.
Methodology: The study adopts a composite method that combines historical induction and logical reasoning to explore the forms of infringement on the general jurisdiction of the authority associated with both traditional and emerging forms of currency.
Findings: The study concludes that safeguarding public authority's exclusive and disinterested right in currency issuance and management is a priority in Islamic legal policy. Such necessitates caution against forms of infringement that violate this right due to their impact on the fairness and efficiency of the monetary system.
Originality: This research's originality lies in its characterisation of the generation of credit money and the issuance or mining of virtual currencies as contemporary forms of infringement on the authority's general jurisdiction, akin to the counterfeiting of paper money.
Characteristics of Flakes from Kepok Banana Flour and Black Rice Flour with Variation of Steaming Time
Authors: Rachmawati Shinta Dwi , Yulistiani Ratna , Jariyah Jariyah 
Published: July 2024

This research has the objective to determine the effect of flour rasio kepok banana and black rice

Black rice flour with variations in steaming time on physicochemical characteristics of flakes. This research used a randomized design

Complete (RAL) factorial pattern with two factors and two replications. The first factor is thr proportion of kepok banana flour: black rice flour (30%: 70%, 40% : 60% and 50%:50%) and the second factor is the length of steaming time (10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 mintes

minutes). The data obtained was analyzed using ANOVA and followed by Duncan Multiple Range Te.

Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at the 5% level. The results of the research showed that there

There was interaction. There was a significant difference between the treatments of kepok banana flour: black rice flour on moisture content, starch content and water absorption. The best treatment is

Banana flour : black rice flour on moisture content, starch content and water absorption.

The best treatment is flakes with a proportion of 50% kepok banana flour and 50% black

rice flour and a steaming time of 10 minutes produced flakes with characteristics of the value

value of water content 4.77%, ash content 2.12%, fat content 8.35%, content protein 5. 5 5,56% starch content 78.01% water absorption 24.96%, hardness 414.57N and dietary

Fiber content of 5.22 %, calcium content of 169.89mg/100g and the average of favorability

favorability scores for taste (3.83), color (4.80), aroma (4.20) and textire (3.37)
Boundaries of Self
Authors: Jamin-Lynn Larissa 
Published: July 2024

Ecopsychology provides numerous ways to define the boundary between self and environment, including the idea of an expanded self that incorporate the natural world into one’s self-perception. Within ecopsychology this concept is primarily approached from a neurotypical perspective. It is, however, valuable to consider the experience of Autistic individuals through this lens, particularly in relation to sensory experience. I propose that many Autistics experience a highly permeable self-environment boundary leading to self-identification that includes environment and heightened sensory input. I draw primarily from the ideas of Arne Naess (1995) on expanding spheres of self-identification and Theodore Roszak’s (1995) concept of the ecological unconscious to illustrate this. Additional support is provided by considering the lived experience of Autistic individuals, including the author. Very few published works examine Autistic experience as described by Autistics, which is critical in presenting an accurate perspective. By viewing Autistic sensory experience through the framework of ecopsychology and using the described experiences of Autistic individuals, the resulting conclusions can support more respectful and Autistic-affirming practices and supports.
Compliance and the Second Sex
Authors: Ballos Alexandra 
Published: July 2024

As women’s participation becomes increasingly visible within far-right movements, the question of agency is often brought up; are women in the far-right agents? Although this question has been explored before, only a limited sect of this literature has analyzed this phenomenon through a feminist theoretical lens. This is notable considering much of women’s participation stems from an initial rejection of feminist values, often citing feminism as being the root cause of their lack of quality of life.
Throughout this paper, I will argue that women’s agency in far-right movements can be better explained through the application of Simone de Beauvoir’s theoretical framework. I will situate this argument within a literature review that analyzes the previous understandings of women’s agency within the far-right. Following this, I will additionally present literature on hegemonic masculinity and its relationship to far-right women’s complicity. Furthermore, the strength of using de Beauvoir’s theoretical framework to analyze women of the far right will be asserted through an analysis of the case study of Ayla Stewart, an infamous far-right online influence. This paper ultimately aims to answer the following: How can de Beauvoir’s theoretical framework help better understand the agency of women within far-right political and social movements?
The Virus Gone Viral: The October 4th Conspiracy, “X”, and Post-Truth
Authors: Hobbs Devin 
Published: July 2024

On October 4th, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) conducted a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, broadcasting a message to all consumer cell phones in the United States; This routine test became the catalyst for a baseless conspiracy theory involving 5G, wave frequencies, and zombies within the anti-vaccine community and gained significant traction online.

In the context of a post-truth world, the proliferation of such dangerous misinformation warrants an examination of the role played by social media platforms, particularly "X" (formerly "Twitter"), in disseminating the October 4th Zombie conspiracy theory. This study explores how social media facilitates the dissemination and perpetuation of groundless theories devoid of objective truth within like-minded communities, and utilizes content analysis, discourse analysis, and an examination of user engagement with October 4th-related content on "X". What is found is that the rise of this conspiracy theory is largely attributed to the nature of the “X” algorithm: whether engaged with positively or negatively, engagement pushes content regardless of the nature of the post and therefore enables the widespread of the conspiracy theory across the platform to be viewed by millions. Thus, these findings bring forth the question of who is responsible for regulating informational versus misinformational discourse if we live in a post-truth era.
“A place of our own”: Club ‘70, Womonspace, and the Creation of Queer Social Spaces in Edmonton
Authors: Sparrow Megan 
Published: July 2024

While queer history is an ever-expanding field, academic attention has primarily been focused on larger cities such as New York and Vancouver. However, there is immense value in studying the queer histories of smaller, more traditionally conservative areas such as Edmonton; without also centering these areas in historical research, it is impossible to develop a nuanced understanding of the various challenges that queer Canadians have historically faced. This paper aims to contribute to the larger field of Canadian queer history by highlighting a portion of Edmonton’s (often overlooked) history.
The organizations discussed in this paper - Club ‘70 and Womonspace - constituted some of the earliest formal social spaces available to queer Edmontonians. Each organization addressed slightly different needs; Club ‘70 provided a space for all queer Edmontonians to socialize, whereas Womonspace was founded specifically as a lesbian-focused organization. The existence of these social spaces allowed for queer Edmontonians to connect with each other and find community at a time when the broader political climate was not especially welcoming. Both organizations significantly expanded the social opportunities available to queer Edmontonians, and broadened the scope of LGBTQ+ organizational activities across the prairies. By facilitating socialization and providing a space for members to be their authentic selves, both Club ‘70 and Womonspace contributed to the development of an interconnected and distinctive “queer community” in Edmonton.
Dionysus in the Dungeon
Authors: Brazil Daisy 
Published: July 2024

Since The Birth of Tragedy, Frederich Nietzsche’s theories have completely changed the landscape of theatre analysis. Even as tragedy as a genre has declined in popularity in recent years, his writings on tragedy remain relevant. The framework of The Birth of Tragedy has been used to reevaluate many different works, from the Greek classics to cartoons. I will explore how the Apollonian and Dionysian duality manifests in contemporary theatre, using David Ives’ Venus in Fur as an example of an effective use of this duality, while also examining the ways in which relying on it can stunt character development in the writing process.
Masculinities in Immigration Detention Centres
Authors: Rice Haven 
Published: July 2024

A great tool to grow an empire, detention camps have been historically used and abused as a subordination tactic by all of the most powerful empires, most notably by Germany’s Nazi Regime in the Second World War. Commonly thought to have been born and died in history, they are a mostly forgotten piece of the past. Many would be shocked to discover that there is a secret world of institutions that disregard international human rights law in order to prioritize their national goals, where refugees, asylum seekers and migrants are the primary victims. Systems for migrancy and immigration detention have emerged in the wake of globalization, seeking asylum from conflicts, natural disasters or financial insecurity, or simply searching for better economic opportunities, education or reunion with family. Multicultural liberal democracies use detention centres to enforce their racialized and gendered penal power and establish a national hierarchy where poor, young men of colour are the most marginalized. This paper critically examines the victimization of male refugees, asylum seekers and migrants by neo-colonial masculinities in Canadian, American and British immigration detention centres and how these experiences create offenders through the victim-offender overlap.
Does the Manufacturing Industry Reduce Poverty on Sumatra Island?
Authors: Mukhlis Dr. , Suhel Dr , Aulia Yunita , Indah Lestari Putri , Hamira  
Published: July 2024

Poverty alleviation is an important priority for governments. Encouraging manufacturing growth is often seen as an effective strategy to alleviate poverty. However, the impact of such growth on poverty rates in Sumatra Island remains unclear. This study analyze the impact of manufacturing growth on poverty rates in 10 provinces in Sumatra Island, using secondary data from 2008 to 2022. Using the quantitative approach and panel data regression analysis, the results show that industrial growth in Sumatra Island, although not significant, has an impact on poverty reduction. However, industrial growth can indirectly absorb labor. Labor and education variables have a negative and significant effect on poverty. These findings highlight the need for policy interventions focusing on vocational education and training, infrastructure improvement, economic diversification, labor policies, and local community empowerment to effectively reduce poverty.