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As Extended Reality (XR) technology evolves, the development of immersive XR content, such as images and videos, has accelerated. The complexity of these products has heightened the demand for high-quality 3D geometric data. Given the vast size and intricacy of 3D geometric data, researchers are focusing...

This article aims to explore the interaction mechanisms between the dissemination of female leadership images in television dramas and audience reception in cross-cultural exchanges. It also examines how cultural differences impact the dissemination and reception of these images. By analyzing dissemination...

The Material Mechanics course is a cornerstone of engineering education, providing professionals with the critical skills necessary for the analysis and design of structures, thereby ensuring their safety and optimal performance. However, some undergraduates exhibit a deficiency in enthusiasm for this...

Purpose: To explore the influence of psychological contract on the exit behavior of teachers in Ningxia universities, to optimize the incentive mechanism with the psychological contract as the entry point, and to improve the stability of the teachers’ team in Ningxia universities. Methods: A questionnaire...

Pulp and paper industry is one of the most important and growing industrial sectors in the world. Global pulp and paper production continues to increase along with rising demand from year to year. The pulp industry generally uses hardwood for Kraft pulp production which is also integrated with paper...

The paper, “A Model for Preventing the Misuse of Financial Service Providers in Child Sexual Transactions,” addresses the challenge of financial systems being exploited to fund and profit from child sexual exploitation (CSE). The objective is to propose a preventive model for financial institutions to...

To allocate medical resources more reasonably and effectively, and to promote the sustainable development of health initiatives, this paper analyzes data on the number of medical and health institutions in China from 1990 to 2023. It explores the spatial and temporal differences in the allocation of...

Policy makers and economists need to study how fiscal policies work on economic growth and wealth gap, and two major issues in this field are related to each other to form a crucial research topic. Differences in the construction of tax systems in an economy lead to a significant effect on the inequality...

This study aims to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of financial expenditures in the village of Kamang Hilia, Kamang Magek District, Agam Regency from 2017 to 2021. The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive analysis, which is used to describe or provide an overview of the object...

In 2024, the decree of a state of internal armed conflict in Ecuador, under the presidency of Daniel Noboa, intensified the challenges for journalistic work, particularly in covering sensitive topics such as environmental crimes. This study analyzes the relevance of the environmental journalism course...

The Industrial Revolution has brought about a transformation in the Indonesian workforce. The rapid emergence of the gig economy, accelerated by the ease and rapid advancements in technology, particularly during the pandemic, has become a notable phenomenon. Paradoxically, there are implications that...

Guide vane is a key component of reversible pump-turbine for flow regulation and guidance. In the start-up process of pump mode, guide vane will be closed for a long time until runner rotates in full speed and then continually opens maximum. When the opening angle is small, guide vane suffers large and...

Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) materials have high ductility, but their large consumption of cement is not in line with the current demand for green economy. In contrast, alkali-activated ultra-high ductility concrete (AUHDC) without cement aligns better with the concept of green construction....

Automated detection of intestinal parasites is crucial for improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy in parasitology. This study evaluates the performance of three object detection models: Faster RCNN with ResNet back-bone, Faster RCNN with RetinaNet backbone, and YOLOv8. A dataset comprising 2000...

As the core carrier of moral education and the basic course of ideological and political education, the ideological and political courses in colleges and universities are the fundamental task of implementing the fundamental task of school in fostering virtue and the main approaches of nurturing talent...

The aim of this study was to assess the quality of Gaga chicken spermatozoa during freezing using lactated ringer diluent added with skim milk. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatment levels (control, skim milk 5%, 10% and 15%) and 10 replicates. The research stages were...

This study aimed to develop Interactive Intervention Materials (IIMs) on selected topics in Set Theory, evaluated by mathematics experts, experts in the development of interactive materials, and 30 second-year BSE Mathematics major students. Utilizing the ADDIE model of instructional development, the...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) significantly contribute to economic growth, especially in developing countries, including Indonesia. Even though they have an essential role, SMEs still experience problems in facing competition, especially in implementing technology. Implementing technology is one...

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world in unimaginable ways and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, the economy and the world of work. One of the most vulnerable and impacted groups during this pandemic are employees who suffer from Post-COVID Syndrome. The aim of this research...

In the last decade, rising social media impact along with technological progress has given the potential for higher “democratization” of public voice. However, influential individuals, with hundreds of millions followers got the possibility to shape the public opinion and create herding behavior. Twitter...

This study addresses the pressing issue of plastic waste management in Khulna City, Bangladesh, highlighting its direct impact on health and the environment. The conventional methods of sorting plastic waste in the existing Recycling Shops (RSs) in Khulna City are time-consuming and rely on visual inspection....

E-commerce has transformed the beauty industry by providing customers with abundant content and information hosted by Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) as the main anchor to guide their purchasing decisions. This research investigates several factors in live-streaming e-commerce on customers' perception...

The paper describes results of the theoretical and experimental investigation and the modeling of a 5 kW and 15 kWh vanadium redox flow battery system (VRFBS). The first part of the paper presents the dependence of the voltage-current characteristics on state of charge (SOC), temperature, and electrolyte...

The addition of powdered cream milk to gelatin containing fat is used to improve the quality of the marshmallows. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of adding powdered cream milk on marshmallow. The material used in this research was gelatin marshmallow added with powdered cream milk...

As a bioproduct from the thermal decomposition of biomass, biochar has var- ious applications in diversified fields. Biochar is gaining attention for its potential to solve some of environmental issues, including but not limited to climate change mitiga- tion, waste management, soil fertility improvement,...

Deep learning has transformed recommender systems by enabling them to thoroughly analyze and comprehend intricate patterns in user behavior and preferences. With the ability to handle large volumes of data, these systems can make accurate predictions and offer personalized suggestions in the healthcare...

Understanding wind effects on buildings is crucial for mitigating wind-induced damage. This study focuses on the aerodynamic impact of wind on low-rise buildings, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable roof sheathing. Using a k-ε turbulence model, the pressure distribution on a 27° sloped roof is investigated...

This study aims to explore Shinrin-Yoku model therapy as an alternative treatment for hypertension in Kemuning Tea Plantation and to link it with traditional medicine as a form of cultural resilience. Shinrin-Yoku, which incorporates natural elements to improve physical and mental health, is integrated...

This study investigates emerging job opportunities and skill gaps among local enterprises in India, based on a survey of 342 enterprises. It reveals that 53% of enterprises experienced growth in sales and turnover over the past three years, particularly in sectors such as hardware shops and MSMEs, while...

The working conditions of Indonesian teachers were marked by precariousness, defined by low wages, job insecurity, and limited professional support. These challenges often led to diminished motivation and professional dissatisfaction, creating significant hurdles for educators. This research delved into...

Edu agrotourism is an effort to boost the economy by attracting visitors through local products, landscapes, and cultivation science, while promoting sustainable environmental, economic, and social development. Benteng Edu Agrotourism Village, located in the Pongkor Geopark area, offers agricultural...

Generation Z today faces a major challenge in building a strong self-identity and character amid the rapid flow of digital information, social pressures, and uncertainty about the future. Strengthening character strengths is an important foundation in forming a resilient, empathetic, and meaningful generation....

The pursuit of lightweight maetrials, materials with high-strength has led to significant advancements in the field of aluminum matrix composites (AMCs). Among these, aluminum alloy 7075 is notable for its exceptional mechanical properties, making it a popular choice in structural, automotive and aerospace,...

We aimed at evaluating the anthropometric and hemodynamic factors associated with central pulse pressure (cPP), peripheral pulse pressure (pPP) and central-to-peripheral PP amplification (PPamp) in healthy adolescents. We studied 459 subjects (boys 57%, 16.8 ± 1.5 y) attending the Liceo Donatelli High...

Antenatal education is a form of education for health cadres equipped in the service of pregnant women at the Community Health Center. The obstacles faced in several cities in Indonesia are limited knowledge, service standards, and attitudes in providing services. This study is an experiment on the application...

Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) represents a paradigm shift in wireless network design, moving away from conventional distributed base station architectures toward centralized, cloud-based processing. This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the architectural fundamentals of C-RAN, including...

Customary law is defined as a law formed in social life, not by legislators. Customary laws, based on rituals and customs, have occupied an essential part of legal life. However, in the 19th century, through the codification era, customary law was replaced by written law, not only in written law countries...

Objectives: Masked hypertension (MH) is associated with hypertension-related markers of organ damage, but is undetectable by clinic (resting) BP. Exaggerated systolic BP response to submaximal exercise reveals MH in adults, but it is unknown whether this is the case during adolescence. We aimed to determine...

Many inflammatory conditions are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. As well as accelerated atherosclerosis, increased plaque instability and endothelial dysfunction; arterial stiffness has been proposed as one of the potential mechanisms underlying the increased...

The purpose of this study is to determine the interest of employees to be whistle-blowers to prevent and detect fraud actions. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study at Bank XYZ. Collecting data using interview method with selected informants. The study results indicate that employees...

Background: Central blood pressure (CBP) is a better predictor of cardiovascular burden than peripheral blood pressure (BP). While studies have suggested a reduction in peripheral BP with statins, it remains uncertain to what extent statins reduce CBP and whether this reduction is mediated through a...

In the preclinical setting, Angiotensin-II infusion has been the most popular model for mouse aneurysm research in the last 15 years. Nonetheless, little is known about the ascending aortic aneurysm pathobiology of this model and several lingering questions regarding the abdominal aortic aneurysm pathology...

This paper proposes a novel hybrid algorithm based on quantum-behaved particle swarm optimization (QPSO) algorithm and Nelder-Mead (NM) simplex search method for continuous optimization problems, abbreviated as QPSO-NM. This hybrid algorithm is very easy to be implemented since it does not require continuity...

The Control of Genetic Algorithms parameters allows to optimize the search process and improves the performance of the algorithm. Moreover it releases the user to dive into a game process of trial and failure to find the optimal parameters.

Today, comprehending consumer behavior is becoming dynamically challenging with the emergence of social commerce. Business organizations are now striving to convince consumers by exploiting the advantage of social support empowered by online social networks. Importantly, social ties in such online social...

We present a version of the conditional symmetry method in order to obtain multiple wave solutions expressed in terms of Riemann invariants. We construct an abelian distribution of vector fields which are symmetries of the original system of PDEs subjected to certain first order differential constraints....

We review a new method for studying boundary value problems for evolution PDEs. This method yields explicit results for a large class of evolution equations which iclude: (a) Linear equations with constant coefficients, (b) certain classes of linear equations with variable coefficients, and (c) integrable...

In this work we derive potential symmetries for ordinary differential equations. By using these potential symmetries we find that the order of the ODE can be reduced even if this equation does not admit point symmetries. Moreover, in the case for which the ODE admits a group of point symmetries, we find...