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The financial performance of Royal Dutch Shell (2021-2023) highlights the opportunities and challenges of the energy industry in the transition period. Affected by geopolitics, carbon neutrality policy and oil price fluctuation, Royal Dutch Shell’s net profit rebounded from a loss of 21.68 billion pounds...

Image captioning, also defined as describing the image, has consistently sparked the curiosity of expert system researchers and accurate description of an image has been a significant task. Image caption generator involves describing the characteristics, attributes of the image. It has a plenty of applications...

Landslides are one of the events that are difficult to predict accurately. Morphology region, type, structure and texture of the soil, rainfall, vegetation density, as well as the behavior of the population in the use of land are a number of dynamic factors that could affect the occurrence of landslides....

this paper presents the results of a study and modeling of the influence of the solvent’s dielectric constant on the extraction of eugenol from the Laurus nobilis L leaves. The aim of this work is to study the effect of the solvent on the extraction of eugenol from the leaves of Laurus nobilis L., to...

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global shift to remote work to reduce health risks. Similar to other years, in 2023, around 22% of German employees worked from home, for reasons like offering greater staff flexibility and saving commuting time. Many companies are now implementing return-to-office policies...

We are to introduce the phase-shift keyed signal detector with a relatively simple construction, the one that provides the high-noise immunity. We are demonstrating that the specified detector can extract the phase-shift keyed signals when the signal-to-noise ratio is much less than its working value...

Project activity with web quest elements in teaching ESP is a common technique nowadays. This article considers the results of a project activity lesson on website design in ESP teaching. The task involves usage of web quest elements as an integral part of a modern teaching approach. The technique is...

Any country’s human resources quality is a key factor in its competitiveness, therefore, the current development of lifelong learning support systems is determined not only by the mechanisms of professional competencies enhancement in accordance with new market demands and technological changes, but...

This study explores the impact of ESG disclosure on corporate credit availability and analyzes the moderating role of property rights heterogeneity in this relationship, using a sample of Chinese A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2009 to 2023. Based on signaling theory, it is found...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are being used more and more by Indian libraries in the context of their Library Management Systems (LMS) to automate catalog operations, expedite circulation procedures, and offer client-specific recommendation services. In actuality,...

In this paper, a mode of intelligent operation is proposed to solve the low utilization rate of the venues, traditional management, and low revenues in the operation process of university gymnasiums. The low utilization rate of venues is mainly manifested in the high vacancy rate of university gymnasiums...

Though matter of social entrepreneurship is quite common today, researchers pay attention to only one side of it – side of entrepreneur. In this article we propose to look at this concept form another angle – from the consumer point of view. Studying consumer behavior is important to create the big picture...

In the presented research scientific approaches to the definition of the creative economy are analyzed and the thesis on the focus of the creative economy on the transformation of territories (of various levels) by combining creative and cultural potential and producing creative and / or intellectual...

This research introduces a novel framework titled “Analysis of Financial Data to Plan and Forecast for Resource Allocation Using Double Machine Learning”, which aims to overcome the limitations of traditional forecasting methods in financial analysis. Existing models such as Arima and Long Short Term...

This paper explores the necessity and potential for revitalizing science research for sustainable development through the implementation of innovative strategies which embrace inclusive practices. Sustainable development is a key component of modern development, which requires the integration of economic...

The current study aims to examine the phenomenon of overconfidence bias in Asian stock markets, encompassing both market stress and tranquil periods. Utilizing daily data spanning from January 1, 2013, to April 30, 2023, the study employed bivariate vector autoregression (VAR) models and impulse response...

In recent years, the Android system developed rapidly. It has become the leader of the smart phone operating system. The research of Android security mechanisms is significant. If an Android application could not protect its private components well in the process of inter-application communication, there...

This design includes both the hardware system and software system. The control system can not only achieve the motion control but also can realize simulation. Hardware system is constituted by Parallel Robot Body, Embedded IPC (Industrial Personal Computer), servo drive and motor system, EtherCAT module...

The research provides a statistical proof of the possibility of implementation of "May decrees 2018" of Russia’s President Vladimir V. Putin in terms of increasing life expectancy at birth to 78 years. The research was conducted with the use of STATISTICA program, by the method of multivariate regression....

this paper mainly introduces the design direction and design principles of UI, and mainly introduces the interface design process of mobile APP. Through the introduction of this paper, readers can preliminarily understand the steps of interface design of mobile APP and have a clear design idea.

This study aims to analyze the opportunities and challenges that Wal-Mart has encountered in its online transformation in China and propose some practical suggestions based on Walmart’s current situation and our results. Questionnaires and comment analysis are the main methods used for data collection....

This paper is devoted to the negative flows of the AKNS hierarchy. The main result of this work is the functional representation of the extended AKNS hierarchy, composed of both positive (classical) and negative flows. We derive a finite set of functional equations, constructed by means of the Miwa's...

The low learning results of students in participating in learning Civics became the main problem in this study. This is because the learning model is less varied and the condition of students who are still passive in receiving material in class. Through these problems, this study aims to determine the...

The objective of this research was to determine the effectiveness of erythrocyte immobilisation with total protein extracted from gnetum seeds on a variety of solid media, i.e., filter papers, doff plastics, and nitrocellulose membranes. Old gnetum seeds were ground to make powders. The powders were...

This work reports a computational optimization study of heavily doped (10⁻³) Si:Sb–Bi/Al₂O₃ heterostructures using AI-enhanced Silvaco TCAD simulations to address key material design trade-offs. A central challenge in this system arises from the inverse relationship between beneficial lattice strain...

Ecogreen tourism on Bakut Island, located in the Barito Kuala Regency area, is in the Anjir Muara sub-district. This research aims to determine the economic value of ecogreen tourism on Bakut Island and calculate travel costs, income, and distance from home to tourist attractions, as well as the number...

In order to achieve food self-sufficiency, operation and maintenance of irrigation networks is required from the time the irrigation network infrastructure is built. This is intended to maintain the physical condition and function of irrigation network infrastructure so that it can be of optimal use...

Traditional shifting cultivation is a long-standing practice that has contributed to self-sufficiency and self-supply in the lives of mountainous ethnic minorities in the long history. However, it is the direct cause of deforestation; Uncontrolled burning of vegetation is also a major cause of forest...

Background: In most settings, Female Sex Workers (FSW) bear a disproportionate burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease worldwide. Representative data to inform the development of behavioral and biomedical interventions for FSW in Namibia have not been published. Objectives: Our objectives...

With the global sustainable development concept deepening, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure information has become an important tool for companies to transmit non-financial information and reduce cost of debt. Taking Chinese A-share listed companies in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing...

Despite being new, internet technology is expanding faster in certain locations. Most people rely on mobile internet apps for information and convenience; thus, it’s become increasingly important. Financial services organizations use mobile apps to engage with customers. Financial service firms top in...

The tourism sector is one of the economic sectors that shows the fastest growth rate and is the largest foreign exchange contributor in a large number of countries, including Indonesia. In the third quarter of 2023, Indonesia’s tourism sector generated more than USD 6 billion, which is equivalent to...

The paper attempts to analyze the problem of the development of a philosophical language in Russia on the basis of one of the conceptual options for its solution proposed by two leaders of the "Society of Wisdom-Loving" (Obshchestvo lyubomudriya), Dmitry Venevitinov and Vladimir Odoevsky. Despite the...

Therein there is formation of algorithms database of stress-strain state of reinforced soil foundations and optimizing the main parameters of the computer model. The analysis of the results of calculations for the foundation strip, slab and columar type on homogeneous and layered the basis

The aim of this research is to develop a web-based monitoring and evaluation model of vocational teachers’ performance in the form of web-based SIMonev PKG Online, which produces: (1) a product that can run online and offline, (2) description and comprehensive information to schools and relevant institutions...

There are 350 million smokers in China and more than 500 million people are injured by second-hand smoke. Nowadays, smoking has become the pain of more and more families. The intelligent anti-smoking supervision system combines anti-smoking reminder devices with APP to achieve intelligent tobacco control...

The field study was conducted in order to identify the forms of interaction of cluster participants and the scale of the clustering process of the Russian timber industry complex. The timber industry complex of Russia is characterized by weak cooperation of timber industry enterprises using a common...

The paper presents an overview of the state of the Art on the current medical, biological, and social risks. They determine the current epidemiological situation for a number of infectious diseases with different mechanisms of pathogen transmission. The risks of multi-country outbreaks and cross-border...

This study aimed to produce the test instrument to measure graphical representation integrated to Buton tribe local cultural in the form of the Boti boat for senior high school student in Physics. It’s due to graphical representation importance competence in physics to train 21th century skills. This...

As the construction industry undergoes a profound transformation towards digitalisation and intelligence, problems such as the lack of fostering innovative skills in traditional construction surveying education and the structural imbalance between talent supply and industry demand are becoming increasingly...

The study titled “The Analysis of Watchkeeping on GAS ARJUNA” (First Author: Gilbert Christianto Mongan, Second Author: Dr. Capt. Moh Aziz Rohman) focuses on the importance of watchkeeping duties on board ships or at ports, which are essential for ensuring safe and controlled conditions. The research...

Sudden crowd crushes at festivals, rallies, or sports events turn safe gatherings deadly in seconds when panic ripples through packed spaces. Guards watching fixed cameras can’t keep up with the chaos, missing early shoves or squeezes until it’s too late. Our setup layers fast people-spotters YOLOv8 + Deformable...

Language learning is not only a cognitive process but also a social endeavor that involves interaction with others. In the context of language learning, social interactions play a vital role in developing communicative competence, cultural understanding, and linguistic fluency. While numerous factors...

This study was conducted to analyze the inventory of integrated circuit raw materials, especially leadframes and diewafers using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Just in Time (JIT) method approaches. This research was conducted to determine the optimal order quantity, avoid excess and shortage of...

This study investigates the surface characteristics of low carbon steel SA210 Grade A following sandblasting with steel grit Al2O3. The sandblasting process is conducted at a fixed nozzle pressure of 5-7 bars and pressure angle of 45°, and blasting durations of 2,4,6,8 and 10 minutes. Mass reduction,...

In the digital economy, advertising has shifted from broad messaging to hyper-personalised persuasion, with targeted advertising now standing at the centre of modern marketing. While this data-driven model delivers precision for businesses and convenience for consumers, it also erodes privacy, distorts...

This paper develops a Dirichlet-Neumann (D-N) alternating algorithm to solve the mixed boundary value problem of Laplace equation in an infinite domain, and analyses the convergence of the algorithm. By choosing a circle surrounding the original boundary as an artificial boundary to divide the unbounded...

There are many algorithms of attribute reduction based on discernibility matrix, where the element of the discernibility matrix is used as heuristic information. But there are few algebra methods about attribute reduction based on discernibility matrix. In this paper, we proposed an algorithm of attribute...

Curiosity is a very important trait in a human being. Curiosity character lays a strong foundation for learning, creating and finding something useful in life. This research aims to know the effect ARCS model has on the curiosity character of 21st century elementary school.It is the role of the educators...

The article summarizes the results of the study on the problem of competence-based approach to the organization of students’ environmental education. The conditions affecting the development of interest in the study of objects of nature are substantiated. The article shows the positive impact of the...