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Dedollarization and market efficiency: A trade arbitrage perspective in the BRICS and WAEMU nations
Authors: Chunga Joseph Paul , Ping YU 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This paper appraises the dedollarization and market efficiency of BRICS and WAEMU nations with due reference to the trade arbitrage perspective. Using daily policy rates, spot rates and forward rates from January 2015 to March 2023, the study uses a trio approach: Hurst exponent analysis vis-à-vis sentimental analysis, FRUH analysis and CIP analysis. Hurst exponent analysis reveals that all currencies have long memory tendencies for both rolling windows (2015-2019; 2019-2023), thus contradicting weak-form efficiency. However, the Chinese Yuan, Russian Rubble, and South African Rand exhibit deteriorating levels of efficiency as the Hurst exponent increases between the two periods. This finding is complemented by the sentimental analysis, which shows that, on average, the second rolling window has an increased positive sentiment level toward the emergence of a new reserve currency. Integrating the trajectory of returns on the Yuan against the sentiment score trend yields interesting results, as it shows a trail thus underpinning Yuanization. Employing the FRUH and CIP analyses as robustness checks yields similar results for long decay in arbitrage opportunities, as the coefficients and deviations significantly depart from the 1:1 threshold.
The Role of Green Finance in Promoting High Quality Economy: A Case Study of Yangtze River Economic Belt
Authors: Jun Liu , Chunyan Tao 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
China has shifted into a stage of high-quality development, and there is a long way to achieve sustainable development. This article uses a coupling coordination degree model to quantitatively analyze green finance and high-quality development, two subsystems in Yangtze River Economic Belt in China, and measure the level of coordinated development between the two subsystems from 2012 to 2019. The following results were obtained: (1) green finance in the Yangtze River Economic Belt has promoted industrial green development, and high-quality economic development has significantly fed back green finance, achieving a Good Coordination Coupling between the two; (2) green finance plays an oriented role in green industrial layout and regional green technology innovation and entrepreneurship, and high-quality development helps financial institutions innovate green financial products; (3) green finance has a significant effect on high-quality economy of upstream regions to form a regional cooperation mechanism, and green industries develop rapidly, as their coupling coordination has increased the most dramatically since 2012. This article can provide policy recommendations for provincial governments in various regions, help identify favorable factors for coordinated development, and improve the role of some influencing factors in a targeted manner, thereby strengthening the role of green finance in regional green technology innovation and entrepreneurship, and ultimately achieving sustainable development.
Spatial averaging effects in adverse pressure gradient turbulent boundary layers
Authors: Mallor Fermin , Örlü Ramis , Schlatter Philipp 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Thermal anemometry sensors for time-resolved velocity measurements average the measured signal over the length of their sensor, thereby attenuating fluctuations stemming from scales smaller than the wire length. Several compensation methods have emerged for wall turbulence, the most prominent ones relying on the small-scale universality in canonical flows or on the reconstruction based on two attenuated variance profiles obtained with sensors of different length. To extend these methods to non-canonical flows, the present work considers various adverse-pressure gradient (APG) turbulent boundary layer (TBL) flows in order to explore how the small-scale energy is affected in the inner and outer layer and how the two prominent correction methods perform as function of wall-distance, wire length and flow condition. Our findings show that the increased levels of small-scale energy in the inner, but also outer layer associated with APG TBLs reduces the applicability of empirical methods based on the universality of small-scale energy. On the other hand, a correction based on the relationship between the spanwise Taylor microscale and the two-point streamwise velocity correlation function, is able to correct the attenuated profiles of non-canonical cases. Combining the strength of both methods, a composite profile for the spanwise Taylor microscale is suggested, which then is used for the correction of probe-length attenuation effects across a multitude of flow conditions.
Comparative analysis of the protein content and nutritional label of whey protein, plant-based, and animal proteins supplements
Authors: Velloso Fabris Lívia , Moreira dos Santos Leonardo , Potrick Stefani Giuseppe 
Published: February 2024

The consumption of protein supplements is increasingly part of the everyday life of adults in general and is associated with a healthier lifestyle. However, a constant lack of commitment to the quality of these products by companies poses risks to consumers’ health. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the protein content and compare it with the nutrition label of different protein supplements. This is an analytical original investigation. It was verified whether the food supplements comply with the label presented through food analysis (Kjeldahl method, ash content and moisture percentage) of the composition of various national and international brands (n=51). A total of 51 different protein-based supplements sold in Brazil were analyzed. The results showed that the protein values advertised on the nutritional label are similar to what the product has (P value > 0,05) and are within the 20% tolerance limit according to the current law. Also, there are similarities between different types of products (P value > 0,05) regarding their ash and water content. In conclusion, the nutrition facts of protein supplements reflect the reality of the bran of these products.
Optimal path for automated pedestrian detection: image deblurring algorithm based on generative adversarial network
Authors: Dong Xiujuan , Lan Jianping 
Published: February 2024

The pedestrian detection technology of automated driving is also facing some challenges. Aiming at the problem of specific target deblurring in the image, this research built a pedestrian detection deblurring model in view of Generative adversarial network and multi-scale convolution. First, it designs an image deblurring algorithm in view of Generative adversarial network. Then, on the basis of image deblurring, a pedestrian deblurring algorithm in view of multi-scale convolution is designed to focus on deblurring the pedestrians in the image. The outcomes showcase that the peak signal to noise ratio and structural similarity index of the image deblurring algorithm in view of the Generative adversarial network are the highest, which are 29.7 dB and 0.943 dB respectively, and the operation time is the shortest, which is 0.50 s. The pedestrian deblurring algorithm in view of multi-scale convolution has the highest peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) and structural similarity indicators in the HIDE test set and GoPro dataset, with 29.4 dB and 0.925 dB, 40.45 dB and 0.992 dB, respectively. The resulting restored image is the clearest and possesses the best visual effect. The enlarged part of the face can reveal more detailed information, and it is the closest to a real clear image. The deblurring effect is not limited to the size of the pedestrians in the image. In summary, the model constructed in this study has good application effects in image deblurring and pedestrian detection, and has a certain promoting effect on the development of autonomous driving technology.
Development and assessment of a vulnerability index for access to rural drinking water and sanitation services in the semi-arid region of north–central Chile
Authors: Vivanco Castillo Christopher , Núñez Cobo Jorge , Mancilla Escobar Gabriel , Salas Bravo Sonia 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

The present study aimed to develop and assess a vulnerability index for access to rural drinking water and sanitation services, which was applied to 42 Rural Sanitation Services in the Coquimbo Region, Chile. For the development and assessment of the vulnerability index, the construction of composite indicator methodology was employed. An underlying model based on 65 indicators, linked to nine sub-pillars and three pillars, was established. In addition, the COINTool software was used for the development and analysis of the composite indicator results. The vulnerability index results showed medium vulnerability at regional and provincial levels, with a greater degree of vulnerability at a commune level. At a Rural Sanitation Services level, 2.4% of the evaluated services presented high vulnerability, 73.8% presented medium vulnerability, and 23.8% presented low vulnerability. The vulnerability index values obtained for the Rural Sanitation Services fluctuated from a minimum value of 32.3% to a maximum value of 64.1%. The significance of the vulnerability indicator developed and assessed lies in its high potential as a tool and/or methodology to monitoring, from a multidimensional perspective, the effectiveness of policies, strategies, and/or actions implemented at the level of Rural Sanitation Services, contributing to strengthened decision-making in vulnerability reduction.
‘Do not forget us’: the shared experiences and needs of people living with incontinence in humanitarian contexts
Authors: Rosato-Scott Claire , Adjorlolo Samuel , Farrington Michelle , Barrington Dani J. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The medical condition of incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine or faeces. People may also wet or soil themselves due to not wanting, or not being able, to use the sanitation facilities available (social incontinence). Nascent research conducted in humanitarian contexts has consistently found that the consequences of incontinence are many and overwhelmingly negative. This paper contributes to the growing body of evidence on the lived experiences and needs of people with incontinence in humanitarian settings. It summarises shared learnings from research funded by the Humanitarian Innovation Fund which was conducted in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi and Uganda. It also provides practical advice to researchers and humanitarian practitioners on how to better support people with incontinence: recommendations include public education campaigns to change the perception of incontinence; improving water and sanitation facilities by ensuring safe access for all and adapting to support use by all; and a better supply (in terms of quantity and functionality) of non-food items. It concludes with a reminder that as everyone experiences incontinence differently, sufficient time and resources must be allocated to engage with people experiencing incontinence and their caregivers to truly understand how to improve their quality of life.
Evaluating of the environmental risks of natural water sources in the Alkalaa municipal community area – South Lebanon
Authors: Khatib Milad , Hleihel Joseph , Arairo Wahib , Skienhe Hasan , Mortada Hussein 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Water is considered a fundamental factor, and plays a role in public health and economic growth. Therefore, it should be free of all kinds of microorganisms, and chemical substances that are dangerous to fauna and flora. Insufficient water supply is one of the issues confronting Middle Eastern countries, and Lebanon becomes a typical example. This study aims to evaluate the basic physical, chemical, and microbiological water properties for eight distinct sites, in southeastern Lebanon, identified during the coronavirus pandemic, as the worst economic situation to hit Lebanon began. These tests were carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO). The results were utilized to assess the level of environmental pollution. A comparison was made between the obtained results with other studies: Lebanon southwest and the northwest region of Jordan Valley. The novelty of this study stems from the fact that it is the first to shed light on the degree of pollution level and the lack of environmental education for water conservation and water pollution prevention in this unstudied area, and compares the results locally and regionally. In addition, the obtained results indicate the impact of the Coronavirus on the behavior of the habitants in this region.
ORDEM DO DISCURSO:
Authors: FÁBIO PEIXOTO DE ARAUJO ANDRADE DA SILVA MARCELO 
Published: February 2024

No Brasil, um dos acontecimentos que marcou o ano foram as eleições, em especial, a eleição para o novo presidente. Nesta ordem discursiva em torno das eleições, a Rede Globo lança a campanha “O Brasil que eu quero”, na qual telespectadores de todas as regiões do Brasil deveriam gravar um vídeo curto informando o que esperavam que mudasse no país. Assim, percebemos que alguns vídeos de telespectadores descontentes com algum problema que assola sua cidade/bairro foram silenciados da programação dos telejornais da referida emissora. Nesse interim, alguns desses vídeos silenciados pelos telejornais da Rede Globo ganharam popularidade graças à plataformas digitais como o YouTube. Dessa maneira, ancorados em alguns postulados do filósofo francês Michel Foucault, dentro de uma perspectiva da Análise do Discurso francesa, este trabalho tem por objetivo realizar uma análise discursiva a partir de dois vídeos que foram excluídos da programação oficial da Rede Globo e que “viralizaram” na internet.
A LITERATURA AFRO-BRASILEIRA E O NARRAR INTERNO
Authors: Lima Weberson 
Published: February 2024

Este artigo analisa o indicador do “ponto de vista” ou “narrar interno” na literatura afro-brasileira, baseando-se fortemente nos estudos do Professor Eduardo de Assis Duarte, o artigo objetiva a discussão sobre o ponto de vista do homem negro e da mulher negra como sujeito de sua escritura, que constitui assim uma contra narrativa que se legitima na história individual e coletiva da população negra no Brasil. Metodologicamente a pesquisa desenvolveu-se com base em produções bibliográficas de teóricos afro-brasileiros como Eduardo de Assis Duarte (2005, 2013, 2014, 2020), Conceição Evaristo (2005, 2011) e Cuti (2010, 2011), perpassando também as obras literárias de quatro importantes precursores da literatura afro-brasileira em um recorte temporal do século XIX até as primeiras décadas do século XX. Conclui-se ao final do artigo que diante do “narrar interno” do sujeito afro-brasileiro os personagens negros são construídos fora dos estereótipos e estigmas advindos do processo de escravização.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Literatura afro-brasileira. Narrar interno. Escravização. Personagem negro.
Apakah inkuiri ilmiah berbasis investigasi kelompok dapat meningkatkan kerja ilmiah dan literasi sains siswa?
Authors: Rubini Bibin , Suhartoyo Haris , Permanasari Anna 
Published: February 2024

Materi listrik (utamanya listrik dinamis) di SMP merupakan materi yang tergolong sulit. Kurangnya inovasi guru dalam membelajarkan materi ini merupakan salahsatu faktor penyebabnya. Demikian pula, kurangnya guru melatihkan kerja ilmiah sebagai ciri dari pembelajaran sains menyebabkan pemahaman siswa terhadap sains menjadi kurang bermakna. Dalam proyek ini telah dikembangkan pembelajaran berbasis kerja investigasi untuk membangun kerja ilmiah siswa, dan selanjutnya untuk meningkatkan literasi siswa secara utuh. Penelitian dengan metode kuasi eksperimen ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan satu kelas eksperimen dan satu kelas kontrol yang diasumsikan memiliki homogenitas yang sama. Kerja ilmiah siswa diukur dengan penilaian fortofolio keterampilan proses, menggunakan instrumen lembar observasi dan angket, serta format wawancara/lisan. Literasi sains diukur dengan menggunakan instrumen tes pilihan berganda beralasan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kerja investigasi dapat mendorong siswa untuk belajar lebih bermakna dan menyebabkan keterampilan proses siswa terlatih. Lebih lanjut pembelajaran yang mengakomodasi belajar aktif siswa dapat meningkatkan literasi sains siswa. Do scientific inquiry within group investigation enhance scientific work and science literacy of student?AbstractDynamic electricity is one of the difficult topic of science for secondary school student. Lack of teacher innovation and less practicing scientific work to student make the learning is not something awaited and meaningless. The dynamic electricity learning based on group investigation on using scientific inquiry approach has developed to build students’ scientific work skills. By the project, it was also learnt the enhance of students’ science literacy as an impact of the treatment. The quasi experimental methods was used with the control group pre-posttest designed. The two groups of student were used, one group as a control class, and the other group was the experimental class. The two groups were choosen based on the homogenity of learning achievement. The scientific work skills were assessed on using portopolio of students’ process skills (observation sheet, questionaire, and interview). The science literacy was assessed on using multiple choice test elaborated with the description/reason. The research shows that group investigation with scientific inquiry drove student to learn meaningfull and it led to the enhancing of students’ science process skills. Moreover, students’ science literacy can be improved through the active student learning.
Flipbook berbasis literasi Islam: Pengembangan media pembelajaran fisika dengan 3D pageflip professional
Authors: Diani Rahma , Hartati Niken Sri 
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangan serta mengetahui kelayakan dan kemenarikan media pembelajaran fisika berbasis literasi Islam yang dikembangkan dengan menggunakan software 3D pageflip professional. Media yang dikembangkan berupa flipbook untuk materi dinamika partikel. Hasil prapenelitian yang dilakukan di beberapa SMA terutama di MA menunjukkan bahwa perlu dikembangkan media pembelajaran berbasis literasi Islam ini. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian pengembangan yang dilakukan sesuai tahapan model pengembangan ADDIE (analyze, design, development, implementation, dan evaluation). Penelitian ini menghasilkan media pembelajaran fisika berbasis literasi Islam yang sangat layak dan sangat menarik untuk digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran fisika SMA/MA. Flipbook based on Islamic literacy: The development of physics learning media using 3D pageflip professional AbstractThis study aims to develop and determine the feasibility and attractiveness of Islamic literacy-based physics learning media developed using professional pageflip 3D software. The media developed is a flipbook for particle dynamics material. The results of pre-research conducted in several high schools, especially in MA, show that it is necessary to develop this Islamic literacy-based learning media. This type of research is development research carried out according to the stages of the ADDIE development model (analyze, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). This study resulted in Islamic literacy-based physics learning media that was very feasible and very interesting to use as a medium of physics learning for SMA / MA.
Analisis keterampilan proses sains siswa sekolah menengah atas
Authors: Elvanisi Ade , Hidayat Saleh , Fadillah Etty Nurmala 
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persentase tingkat penguasaan keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA se-Kecamatan Bukit Kecil dan Ilir Barat I Palembang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan soal pilihan ganda beralasan. Sampel penelitian ada 4 sekolah yang memiliki akreditasi A dengan jumlah responden 335 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan cara Purposive Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, kuesioner, observasi, dokumentasi dan tes. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan adalah persentase keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA Se-Kecamatan Bukit Kecil dan Ilir Barat I Palembang. Hasil persentase keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA se-Kecamatan Bukit Kecil palembang adalah indikator mengamati dengan persentase 68,18%, mengelompokkan 66,29%, menafsirkan 61,74%, meramalkan 73,48%, merumuskan hipotesis 42,04%, merencanakan percobaan 43,94%,dan mengkomunikasikan 51,89%. Hasil persentase keterampilan proses sains siswa SMA Se-Kecamatan Ilir Barat I Palembang adalah indikator mengamati dengan persentase 75,98%, mengelompokkan 77,21%, menafsirkan 62,43%, meramalkan 75,43%, merumuskan hipotesis 49,31%, merencanakan percobaan 53,72%, dan mengkomunikasikan 49,03%. Skills analysis of science process of high school students AbstractThis study aims to determine the percentage level of mastery of science process skills of high school students in Kecamatan Bukit Kecil and Ilir Barat I Palembang. The research method used in this research is quantitative descriptive using reasoned multiple choicequestions. The study sample consisted of 4 schools that had an A accreditation with a total of 335 students. Sampling technique using purposive sampling. Data collection techniques were carried out by interviews, questionnaires, observation, documentation and tests. The results of the study were the percentage of science process skills of high school students in Kecamatan Bukit Kecil and Ilir Barat I Palembang. The results of the percentage of science process skills of high school students in Kecamatan Bukit Kecil are indicators observing with a percentage of 68.18%, grouping 66.29%, interpreting 61.74%, forecasting 73.48%, formulating a hypothesis 42.04%, planning an experiment 43.94%, and communicates 51.89%. The results of the percentage of science process skills of high school students in Kecamatan Ilir Barat I Palembang are indicators observing with a percentage of 75.98%, classifying 77.21%, interpreting 62.43%, forecasting 75.43%, formulating a hypothesis 49.31%, planning an experiment 53.72%, and communicates 49.03%.