Journal articles: 'Repeated Indicators Approach'

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Sergii, Sardak. "The life cycle of social and economic systems." Marketing and Management of Innovations 1 (April 4, 2016): 157–69. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3957532.

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The aim of the article is to identify the components of social and economic systems life cycle. To achieve this aim, the article describes the traits and characteristics of the system, determines the features of social and economic systems functioning and is applied a systematic approach in the study of their life cycle. The results of the analysis. It is determined that the development of social and economic systems has signs of cyclicity and is explained methodologically by the axiomatics, rules and laws. Understanding  circular patterns has been formed long ago and now is recorded by scientists monitoring the properties of natural and artificial environment of human activity. During the study, it was found out that in scientific literature there is no unified description of the life cycle elements of social and economic systems at personal, micro, meso, macro and global levels. The paper investigates the cyclical patterns in multilevel social and economic systems for a human, employee, family, product, company, city, industry, elite, macroeconomic indicators, humanity, global processes, global economic system and the Universe. It is noted that at grass-roots administrative levels of the global environment of a human life activity system, a thesis about the cyclicity of development and the stages of the life cycle is considered by a wide circle of scientists and is doubtless. On hierarchically higher management levels of the global environment of human activity system, the scientists noticed the similar patterns of the cyclical nature.  Problematic and discussion questions about cyclic development of social and economic systems are identified: the uncertainty of the driving force source of repeated changes; the vague distinction between systemic (internal) and off-system (external) influence on development; the lack of a unified description of development nature at different managerial levels; the use of different descriptive terms for the same constituent elements of repeated changes (period, stage, phase, wave, cycle); the uncertainty of the number of repeated changes constituent elements; the absence of an identification mechanism of the exact time of changes in the constituent elements of repeated changes; the surface description of out-of-system period of the subjects activity (“before-system” period of creation and “after-system” period of liquidation); attaching more importance to primary and less importance to ultimate component elements of the repeated changes; the lack of a reliable mechanism for predicting and forecasting the dynamics of constituent components of repeated changes. It is noted that all social and economic systems develop within repeated changes and they have the same attributes of cyclicity: the fluctuation of indicators is marked that characterize the condition of the subject; the presence of system (from creation to liquidation) and out-of-system (creation – “design” and liquidation – “disposal”) periods are noted; the subjects are created by the actions of other subjects (that is, subjects do not arise “out of nowhere”, but are the result of the actions of other subjects – “constructors”); after cessation of subjects functioning, their resources are used by other subjects (that is, the subjects do not disappear “nowhere”, and they are transformed  into the resources of other subjects – “recovery”); a unidirectional life cycle from “birth” to “death” is observed in the subjects; the subjects do not have to undergo the whole life cycle (each time might be the last); the subjects display similar changes of the indicators during their activity; ascending, peak and descending fluctuations of indicators are observed in the subjects; minor fluctuations occur  in the constituent elements; the subjects have individual nature of indicator fluctuations and duration of activity. The scientific novelty of the study is identification structure of the life cycle of social and economic system with definitions of: common (“before-system state”, “growth”, “stabilization”, “reduction”, “after-system state”) and specific (“creation”, “slow growth”, “rapid growth”, “growth stabilization”, “short stabilization”, “rapid reduction”, “slow reduction”, “liquidation”) constituent elements of repeated changes; marginal borders of indicators; dynamics of the constituent elements of the life cycle; key points of the changing nature of the indicators dynamics. Conclusions and directions of further researches. Identification of the life cycle of social and economic systems chacterizes potentially possible limits of their activity in time and provides the possibility of further research of aspects of the cyclical development for the methodological basis formation and the development of applied measures of systemic development in the areas of marketing and management innovations.

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Mastropierro, Lorenzo. "Key clusters as indicators of translator style." Target. International Journal of Translation Studies 30, no. 2 (2018): 240–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/target.17040.mas.

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Abstract This paper discusses the issue of translator style through the comparison of two Italian translations of H. P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness. Using a corpus linguistic approach, this paper proposes a method for the identification of potential indicators of translator style based on key cluster analysis. Comparing the two translations with this method identifies which clusters – i.e., repeated sequences of words – are used more frequently by one translator compared to the other. The analysis shows that the two translators differ in their usage of some linguistic features, specifically Italian euphonic -d, locative clitics, and distal demonstratives, which are then analysed as stylistic divergences.

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Schuberth, Florian, Manuel Elias Rademaker, and Jörg Henseler. "Estimating and assessing second-order constructs using PLS-PM: the case of composites of composites." Industrial Management & Data Systems 120, no. 12 (2020): 2211–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imds-12-2019-0642.

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is threefold: (1) to propose partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM) as a way to estimate models containing composites of composites and to compare the performance of the PLS-PM approaches in this context, (2) to provide and evaluate two testing procedures to assess the overall fit of such models and (3) to introduce user-friendly step-by-step guidelines.Design/methodology/approachA simulation is conducted to examine the PLS-PM approaches and the performance of the two proposed testing procedures.FindingsThe simulation results show that the two-stage approach, its combination with the repeated indicators approach and the extended repeated indicators approach perform similarly. However, only the former is Fisher consistent. Moreover, the simulation shows that guidelines neglecting model fit assessment miss an important opportunity to detect misspecified models. Finally, the results show that both testing procedures based on the two-stage approach allow for assessment of the model fit.Practical implicationsAnalysts who estimate and assess models containing composites of composites should use the authors’ guidelines, since the majority of existing guidelines neglect model fit assessment and thus omit a crucial step of structural equation modeling.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the understanding of the discussed approaches. Moreover, it highlights the importance of overall model fit assessment and provides insights about testing the fit of models containing composites of composites. Based on these findings, step-by-step guidelines are introduced to estimate and assess models containing composites of composites.

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Motta, Luiz Felipe Pinto Oliveira da, Ricardo Fontes Macedo, Elizabeth Cárpio Rivera, Angela Luciana De-Bortoli, and Robelius De-Bortoli. "Motor Programs as Indicators of Penalty Direction in Soccer." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 8, no. 9 (2020): 224–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss9.2619.

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Introduction: Many football games are decided on penalties and usually in championship final games. When seeking to anticipate movements, differences in amplitude can harm players because the informational movement appears to be spread "globally" throughout the action and should be coded at several levels. Thus, it would be interesting to analyze the entire period of the kick, since the player begins his run to approach the ball to recognize the motor patterns used in the kick that identify his direction. Objective: The objective of this study is to identify patterns of behavior in penalty kicks that may indicate the direction of their action / kick and in my moment they appear. Methodology: The sample consisted of 21 subjects hitting a penalty kick, 18 males and 3 females with an average age of 22.18 ± 2.44 years and two goalkeepers with college football experience. The tests consisted of a battery of two penalty kicks for each subject in order to score. The kicks were recorded by a video camera with a front view of the goal goal and the back of the batter. The kick phases were divided into the starting leg position; first step leg; angle of the elbow in relation to the body seen from behind; angle of the elbow in relation to the displacement line seen from above; direction of the tip of the supporting foot and position on the goal where the kick was. Each kick was preceded by a start signal. The data were analyzed from the registration of each variable and the position of the goal in which the ball was kicked, considering it in three sectors: left, right and central. Results: The main results indicated that the variable “Leg of the first step” had 81% of the kicks associated with the direction of the goal; 52.4% of second kicks had repeated the pattern of behavior and 84.6% had repeated the pattern of behavior regardless of the goal position. The variable “Elbow angle in relation to the body seen from behind” had 81.8% repeated behavior pattern regardless of the goal position and the variable “Elbow angle in relation to the displacement line seen from above” had 81% association with the sector of the goal in which the ball was kicked; 52.4% of second kicks had repeated the pattern of behavior and 91.7% had repeated the pattern of behavior regardless of the goal position. Conclusions: The main conclusions indicate that it is possible to relate the kick location with the batter's body information; the start of the race seems to indicate that there is a prior intention of movement programs; the decision of where to hit the penalty appears to be made before contact with the ball and more closely to the placement of the support foot and with this relationship, the size of the goal to be defended by the goalkeeper could be reduced, increasing the possibility of defense.

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Ezeudu, Tochukwu S., and Fadeyi Taofiq James. "The Repeated Election of Established Politicians as a Key Factor in Nigeria’s Underdevelopment." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. II (2024): 324–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.802023.

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This study delves into the recurring election of established politicians and its multifaceted implications for Nigeria’s development trajectory. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research analyzes the effects of political incumbency on key development indicators, encompassing economic growth, infrastructure development, and governance efficiency. The study sheds light on the complex interplay between political dynamics and development outcomes through quantitative analysis, qualitative insights, and theoretical frameworks such as the Principal-Agent Theory. The findings reveal a nuanced relationship between political incumbency and development indicators. While some indicators exhibit positive growth, others demonstrate fluctuations or stagnation, echoing the trade-offs between short-term electoral gains and long-term development goals. Qualitative insights complement the quantitative results by highlighting concerns of limited accountability, reduced responsiveness, and stifled innovation associated with prolonged incumbency. Drawing on international experiences, the study offers comparative insights into the challenges and potential solutions. The discussion underscores the importance of striking a balance between electoral considerations and sustainable development objectives. The study recommends reforms such as term limits, electoral transparency, and support for emerging leadership to promote political diversity and informed decision-making. These recommendations can contribute to fostering an environment conducive to balanced and holistic development in Nigeria.

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Jia, Ru, Young-Chae Song, Zhengkai An, Keugtae Kim, Chae-Young Lee, and Byung-Uk Bae. "A New Comprehensive Indicator for Monitoring Anaerobic Digestion: A Principal Component Analysis Approach." Processes 12, no. 1 (2023): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr12010059.

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This paper has proposed a comprehensive indicator based on principal component analysis (PCA) for diagnosing the state of anaerobic digestion. Various state and performance variables were monitored under different operational modes, including start-up, interruption and resumption of substrate supply, and impulse organic loading rates. While these individual variables are useful for estimating the state of anaerobic digestion, they must be interpreted by experts. Coupled indicators combine these variables with the effect of offering more detailed insights, but they are limited in their universal applicability. Time-series eigenvalues reflected the anaerobic digestion process occurring in response to operational changes: Stable states were identified by eigenvalue peaks below 1.0, and they had an average below 0.2. Slightly perturbed states were identified by a consistent decrease in eigenvalue peaks from a value of below 4.0 or by observing isolated peaks below 3.0. Disturbed states were identified by repeated eigenvalue peaks over 3.0, and they had an average above 0.6. The long-term persistence of these peaks signals an increasing kinetic imbalance, which could lead to process failure. Ultimately, this study demonstrates that time-series eigenvalue analysis is an effective comprehensive indicator for identifying kinetic imbalances in anaerobic digestion.

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Igari, Ryosuke, and Takahiro Hoshino. "A Bayesian data combination approach for repeated durations under unobserved missing indicators: Application to interpurchase-timing in marketing." Computational Statistics & Data Analysis 126 (October 2018): 150–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csda.2018.04.001.

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Ahmad, Shamraiz, Kuan Yew Wong, and Srithar Rajoo. "Sustainability indicators for manufacturing sectors." Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 30, no. 2 (2019): 312–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmtm-03-2018-0091.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper was to review the indicators for the three aspects (environment, economy and society) of sustainability (the triple-bottom line (TBL) perspective) for manufacturing sectors. In addition, this paper aimed to: document the sustainability indicators for manufacturing sectors; perform an analysis of these indicators to show their evolutional progress and maturity in terms of their consistent, repeated and standardized usage; and highlight the further work needed to make them mature and more standardized. Design/methodology/approach The following keywords were used to explore and find the relevant articles: sustainable manufacturing evaluation, sustainability indicators, life cycle assessment, tools for sustainability assessment, and economic and social evaluation in industries. To find articles within this sample, the major focus remained on the terms “indicators,” “metrics,” and “performance measures.” This paper systematically reviewed the studies and analyzed the different sustainability indicators from the TBL viewpoint. Following this, the documented indicators were critically discussed along with their evolutional progress and maturity level. Findings The results showed that solid waste was the least used and immature aspect in the environmental category, whereas the more frequently used and developed indicators were related to material used, energy used and air emissions. Economic assessment was most of the time limited to cost-based indicators. From a social viewpoint, most of the reviewed studies were based on workers and local community and society related indicators rather than consumers-based indicators. From a sectoral viewpoint, comparatively, studies for metal manufacturing industries were more focused on all three dimensions of sustainability. On an overall basis, of the 144 discussed indicators, almost 34 percent (49) were used just once. Comparatively, the usage of indicators was more mature in manufacturing activities of developed countries than developing ones. Moreover, the usage of indicators was more common at the product level than at the other levels. Originality/value Unlike previous sustainability indicator sets which were generally long lists of proposed indicators rather than applicable and measurable ones, this paper reported the indicator sets based on studies for manufacturing sectors. Moreover, in contrast to previous reviews on indicators which were mostly based on the environmental dimension, this paper included all three dimensions of sustainability in one comprehensive review while focusing on recent studies published from 2007 to 2017. This paper has explored the recent evolutional progress and maturity of sustainability indicators, and provided insights into their development in manufacturing sectors.

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Wu, Jun, Yuanyuan Li, Li Shi, Liping Yang, Xiaxia Niu, and Wen Zhang. "ReRec: A Divide-and-Conquer Approach to Recommendation Based on Repeat Purchase Behaviors of Users in Community E-Commerce." Mathematics 10, no. 2 (2022): 208. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/math10020208.

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Existing studies have made a great endeavor in predicting users’ potential interests in items by modeling user preferences and item characteristics. As an important indicator of users’ satisfaction and loyalty, repeat purchase behavior is a promising perspective to extract insightful information for community e-commerce. However, the repeated purchase behaviors of users have not yet been thoroughly studied. To fill in this research gap from the perspective of repeated purchase behavior and improve the process of generation of candidate recommended items this research proposed a novel approach called ReRec (Repeat purchase Recommender) for real-life applications. Specifically, the proposed ReRec approach comprises two components: the first is to model the repeat purchase behaviors of different types of users and the second is to recommend items to users based on their repeat purchase behaviors of different types. The extensive experiments are conducted on a real dataset collected from a community e-commerce platform, and the performance of our model has improved at least about 13.6% compared with the state-of-the-art techniques in recommending online items (measured by F-measure). Specifically, for active users, with w=1 and NUA∈5,25, the results of ReRec show a significant improvement (at least 50%) in recommendation. With α and σ as 0.75 and 0.2284, respectively, the proposed ReRec for unactive users is also superior to (at least 13.6%) the evaluation indicators of traditional Item CF when NUB∈6, 25. To the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first to study recommendations in community e-commerce.

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Fiebig, Andre. "Psychoacoustic evaluation of soundscapes by means of repeated measurements." INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings 263, no. 1 (2021): 5485–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3397/in-2021-3118.

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Research on soundscape explore facets of how acoustic environments affect human perception in context. By means of psychoacoustic parameters the sound character of acoustic environments can be described comprehensively as those parameters play an important role with respect to manifold auditory sensations. Although there seems to be a consensus of the benefit of psychoacoustics for soundscape evaluations and the ISO/TS 12913-2 particularly requests to give consideration to psychoacoustic indicators in soundscape investigations rather little is known about the relationships between psychoacoustic quantities and significant soundscape dimensions. Numerous investigations aimed to establish links between psychoacoustics and soundscape appraisal, but the gained results were often not suited for generalization. Moreover, it is rather unclear how urban locations vary in their sound character over longer periods and how the level of variation drives soundscape assessments. In order to establish an understanding of potential psychoacoustic characterization of urban locations for soundscape evaluations, repeated measurements of different locations are analyzed and the general behavior of psychoacoustic quantities derived. Based on these investigations it is intended to expand knowledge on the usefulness of psychoacoustics from the perspective of the soundscape approach.

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Zhou, Ziyi, Ghazanfar Ali Anwar, and You Dong. "Performance-Based Bi-Objective Retrofit Optimization of Building Portfolios Considering Uncertainties and Environmental Impacts." Buildings 12, no. 1 (2022): 85. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12010085.

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It is essential to assess the performance of a community under probable hazard scenarios and to provide possible performance enhancements. This requires establishing performance indicators, an assessment method, and an optimization technique to provide mitigation alternatives. In this paper, multiple performance indicators are utilized to assess the performance of a community building portfolio including loss, downtime, and environmental impact (e.g., CO2 emissions). The performance of a community is assessed by utilizing a performance-based assessment methodology. Then, the performance indicators are utilized as performance objectives to be optimized considering non-dominated sorting and crowding distance evolutionary optimization techniques. The framework utilizes retrofit alternatives for each building in a community and provides Pareto-optimal solutions for considered performance objectives given retrofit cost. This process of performance assessment and optimization is repeated by utilizing the Monte Carlo approach to consider uncertainties. Finally, the Pareto-optimal solutions are utilized to evaluate the retrofit programs for community building portfolios in terms of considered performance indicators.

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Aydin, Inci Zeynep, and Atakan Öztürk. "Identifying, Monitoring, and Evaluating Sustainable Ecotourism Management Criteria and Indicators for Protected Areas in Türkiye: The Case of Camili Biosphere Reserve." Sustainability 15, no. 4 (2023): 2933. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15042933.

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Although many criteria and indicator sets have been developed for sustainable ecotourism management in many countries around the world, such a set of criteria and indicators has not been developed in Türkiye yet. The aim of this study was to develop sustainable ecotourism management criteria and indicators specific to Türkiye’s social, economic, and ecological differences and to investigate the possibilities of using this developed set in the sustainable management of the Camili Biosphere Reserve Area. The set that consisted of 12 criteria and 68 indicators prepared based on WTO and UNWTO criteria and indicator sets was used as a starting point. Within the scope of the Delphi method, as a result of three stages of repeated questionnaires, a set of criteria and indicators consisting of 11 criteria and 101 indicators was reached, based on the suggestions and consensus of four expert groups. In the next step, the adaptation and prioritization of the national sustainable ecotourism management criteria and indicator set for the Camili Biosphere Reserve Area were realized using the Analytical Hierarchy Process method, depending on the opinions of four local expert groups. As a result, it was concluded that the ecotourism activities carried out in the Camili Biosphere Reserve received a total score of 95.4 and that the ecotourism activities in the area were positively sustainable, with an average of 69.1%. It was determined that ecotourism activities in the Camili Biosphere Reserve are positively sustainable in terms of “level of awareness and perception of the field”, “socio-economic benefits to the local people”, “local participation”, “financial structure”, “environmental education and practices“, and “visitor satisfaction” criteria. However, in order to ensure the sustainability of ecotourism activities both at the country level and at the local level, studies should be carried out with a participatory approach by establishing a balance between the expectations of the local people and the income obtained from ecotourism, by providing a central authority, and by making improvements in the financing structure.

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Tamimy, Zenab, Sandor Rózsa, Natasa Kõ, and Dylan Molenaar. "A Practical Cross-Sectional Framework to Contextual Reactivity in Personality: Response Times as Indicators of Reactivity to Contextual Cues." Psych 2, no. 4 (2020): 253–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/psych2040019.

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Contextual reactivity refers to the degree in which personality states are affected by contextual cues. Research into contextual reactivity has mainly focused on repeated measurement designs. In this paper, we propose a cross-sectional approach to study contextual reactivity. We argue that contextual reactivity can be operationalized as different response processes which are characterized by different mean response times and different measurement properties. We propose a within-person mixture modeling approach that adopts this idea and which enables studying contextual reactivity in cross-sectional data. We applied the model to data from the Revised Temperament and Character Inventory. Results indicate that we can distinguish between two response specific latent states. We interpret these states as a high contextual reactive state and a low contextual reactive state. From the results it appears that the low contextual reactive state is generally associated with smaller response times and larger discrimination parameters, as compared to the high contextual reactivity state. The utility of this approach in personality research is discussed.

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Iftikhar, Usama, and Dr Zubair Shafiq. "War and Peace Journalism: Coverage of Syrian Conflict in International Press." Journal of Peace, Development & Communication Volume 4, Issue 3 (2020): 133–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.36968/jpdc-v04-i03-08.

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The Syrian conflict has been one of the main issues of the current decade and was widely covered by the international media. Our research aims to explore how the international press portrayed the Syrian conflict from the lens of 'peace' and 'war' journalism. Four newspapers of different countries which were directly involved in the issue were selected. Editorial pages of The New York Times of America, The Moscow Times of Russia, Tehran Times of Iran, and Khaleej Times of Arab States were chosen as a unit of analysis for the study. A sample of 918 stories was selected for examination. We used the content analysis methodology and selected the time period from March 15, 20ll to March 15, 2016. Our findings show that the Syrian issue is dominantly framed as war-oriented by the international media as compared to peace-journalism. Among war-indicators, a dichotomy is the most used approach, whereas in peace-indicators solution-oriented approach is the most repeated one.

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Hanaa Mansour Fawaz Al- Hujaili, Nabila Taher Ali Al- Tunisi, Hanaa Mansour Fawaz Al Hujaili, Nabila Taher Ali Al Tunisi. "The degree of availability of the dimensions of intellectual security in the language competencies course for the secondary stage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: درجة توافر أبعاد الأمن الفكري في مقرر الكفايات اللغوية للمرحلة الثانوية بالمملكة العربية السعودية". مجلة العلوم التربوية و النفسية 6, № 9 (2022): 128–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.26389/ajsrp.n160821.

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This study discusses the degree of availability of the dimensions of intellectual security in the language competencies course for the secondary stage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The descriptive- analytical approach was applied using four main dimensions of intellectual security, including the religious dimension, national dimension, social dimension, and scientific thinking dimension. Thirty- four security indicators were found, and based on them; a design content analysis card was created. The content analysis card was applied to the study population of the language competencies course for the first grade of secondary school in the two semesters after ensuring the validity and stability of the card. The results of the study: the degree of availability of indicators of the religious dimension and the dimension of scientific thinking in the language competencies course was low, while the social dimension and the national dimension had a deficient degree. The language proficiency course was generally balanced in its inclusion of indicators of the dimensions of intellectual security as they were repeated in the first semester 202 times. In contrast, they were repeated in the second semester 211 times. Several recommendations are initiated based on the results, such as guiding and directing those in charge of preparing and developing academic courses on how to include indicators of the dimensions of intellectual security to enhance its consolidation among students. In addition, provide training courses for the teachers to instill intellectual security dimensions in students' minds and acquire them in proportion to the secondary stage. Moreover, to provide scientific workshops and awareness seminars for the students; to make them aware of the national visions in general and the 2030 vision in particular.

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Elmighrabi, Nagwa Farag, Catharine A. K. Fleming, and Kingsley E. Agho. "Undernutrition before two years in Algeria: Repeated cross-sectional analyses (2012-13 to 2018-19)." F1000Research 13 (November 26, 2024): 1428. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.158413.1.

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Background Algeria has made significant progress in addressing childhood undernutrition. Despite improvements, nearly 12% of Algerian children under five years of age suffered from stunting in 2022. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of three indicators of undernutrition (stunting, wasting, and underweight) and their associated variables in children aged 0–23 months in Algeria between 2013 and 2019. Methods Pooled data from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) (2012-13 and 2018-19) covering 14,498 children were used. Univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to test the associations. Results Stunting decreased significantly, but wasting and being underweight showed no significant reductions from 2013 to 2019. Stunting, wasting, and underweight decreased by 2.2%, 1.3%, and 0.3%, respectively, with an overall prevalence of 10.1%, 5.4%, and 3.6%, respectively. Factors associated with undernutrition included child age and small size at birth, whereas stunting was linked to the poorest households, male children, higher maternal body mass index (BMI), and low antenatal care (ANC) visits. Wasting was associated with younger age and paternal age, fewer maternal ANC visits, underweight male sex, low maternal education, high maternal BMI, and delayed breastfeeding initiation. Conclusion Public health experts and stakeholders must adopt a comprehensive community-centered approach to achieve long-term improvements in child nutrition in Algeria. This strategy should focus on key factors including high maternal BMI, low maternal education, male children, and infrequent ANC visits. This action can help Algeria progress towards achieving the UN’s goal of eradicating malnutrition.

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Schatz, Philip, Timothy Kelley, Summer D. Ott, et al. "Utility of Repeated Assessment After Invalid Baseline Neurocognitive Test Performance." Journal of Athletic Training 49, no. 5 (2014): 659–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-49.3.37.

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Context: Although the prevalence of invalid baseline neurocognitive testing has been documented, and repeated administration after obtaining invalid results is recommended, no empirical data are available on the utility of repeated assessment after obtaining invalid baseline results. Objective: To document the utility of readministering neurocognitive testing after an invalid baseline test. Design: Case series. Setting: Schools, colleges, and universities. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 156 athletes who obtained invalid results on ImPACT baseline neurocognitive testing and were readministered the ImPACT baseline test within a 2-week period (mean = 4 days). Main Outcome Measure(s): Overall prevalence of invalid results on reassessment, specific invalidity indicators at initial and follow-up baseline, dependent-samples analysis of variance, with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons. Results Reassessment resulted in valid test results for 87.2% of the sample. Poor performance on the Design Memory and Three-Letter subscales were the most common reasons for athletes obtaining an invalid baseline result, on both the initial assessment and the reassessment. Significant improvements were noted on all ImPACT composite scores except for Reaction Time on reassessment. Of note, 40% of athletes showed slower reaction time scores on reassessment, perhaps reflecting a more cautious approach taken the second time. Invalid results were more likely to be obtained by athletes with a self-reported history of attention-deficit disorder or learning disability on reassessments (35%) than on initial baseline assessments (10%). Conclusions: Repeat assessment after the initial invalid baseline performance yielded valid results in nearly 90% of cases. Invalid results on a follow-up assessment may be influenced by a history of attention-deficit disorder or learning disability, the skills and abilities of the individual, or a particular test-taking approach; in these cases, a third assessment may not be useful.

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Efendi, Rif'an, Deny Hadi Siswanto, and Surya Adi Saputra. "DEEP LEARNING APPROACH TO TEACHING MULTIPLICATION CONCEPTS USING COIN MEDIA: CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL." Jurnal Padamu Negeri 2, no. 2 (2025): 87–97. https://doi.org/10.69714/xaewmx28.

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This study is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) aimed at improving the understanding of multiplication concepts among Grade II A students of SD N Koroulon 2 Sleman through a Deep Learning approach assisted by coin-based media. The research was conducted in two cycles using the spiral model developed by Kemmis and McTaggart. In the Cycle I, the learning process focused on using coin games as a concrete medium to build conceptual understanding of multiplication. The results showed that only 68% of students achieved learning mastery. Discrepancies were still observed in the achievement indicators, particularly in converting repeated addition into multiplication sentences. Based on the reflection results, improvements were implemented in the Cycle II through strategies such as paired group work, varied learning activities, and the inclusion of a "semi-abstract" stage in the instructional process. The results of the second cycle showed a significant improvement: learning mastery reached 89%, and all learning achievement indicators exceeded 80%. This study demonstrates that the Deep Learning approach, supported by contextual media and adaptive teaching strategies, can meaningfully enhance students' conceptual understanding of multiplication. This success was also supported by effective classroom communication and the cultivation of reflective thinking habits throughout the learning process.

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Karthika, Nyoman Suryadina, Taufik Chaidir, and Ida Ayu Putri Suprapti. "The Influence Of E-Wallet Use on Consumptive Behavior of Mataram City Communities Moderate by Self-Control." Eastasouth Management and Business 3, no. 1 (2024): 65–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.58812/esmb.v3i1.335.

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This study aimed to examine and analyze the influence of e-wallet usage on consumptive behavior in the community of Mataram City, with self-control as a moderator. The population consists of Mataram City residents who use e-wallets and belong to the Zillennial or Gen Z generation, aged between 17 and 27 years old. The convenience sampling technique was employed to conduct the sampling. This study employed a quantitative research approach, collecting data via a questionnaire including statements that reflect the indicators of each construct. As the research variables were second-order, the approach used was the Embedded Two Stage Approach, involving two stages of testing: the first stage included an outer model test through validity and reliability tests on repeated indicators, while the second stage included an outer model test, inner model test, and hypothesis testing. The findings of this investigation demonstrated that consumer behavior was substantially and positively influenced by the use of e-wallets, while self-control did not significantly modulate the relationship between the two. Therefore, a good self-control should be enhanced, not only for long-term needs but also for short-term matters as well.

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Nghiem, Son, Viet-Ngu Hoang, Xuan-Binh Vu, and Clevo Wilson. "THE DYNAMIC INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: NEW EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM AUSTRALIA." Journal of Biosocial Science 50, no. 5 (2017): 683–705. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932017000608.

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SummaryThis paper proposes a new empirical model for examining the relationship between obesity and school performance using the simultaneous equation modelling approach. The lagged effects of both learning and health outcomes were included to capture both the dynamic and inter-relational aspects of the relationship between obesity and school performance. The empirical application of this study used comprehensive data from the first five waves of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which commenced in 2004 (wave 1) and was repeated every two years until 2018. The study sample included 10,000 children, equally divided between two cohorts (infants and children) across Australia. The empirical results show that past learning and obesity status are strongly associated with most indicators of school outcomes, including reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy national tests, and scores from the internationally standardized Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test and the Matrix Reasoning Test. The main findings of this study are robust due to the choice of obesity indicator and estimation methods.

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Shemet, M., and O. Kolontaievskyi. "INDICATORS OF EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY OF DEVELOPMENT OF HOTEL ENTERPRISES." Series: Economic science 7, no. 160 (2020): 48–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.33042/2522-1809-2020-7-160-48-52.

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The purpose of the article is to determine the system of indicators for assessing the effectiveness of hotel enterprises. It is determined that the main criterion of the value of the investment project is the criterion of net discounted income. It is noted that the modified internal rate of return (MIRR) eliminates the lack of internal rate of return of the project, which occurs in the case of repeated outflows. It is noted that today there is no single approach to assessing the effectiveness of investment in hotel enterprises in accordance with the forms of ownership and their size, which is due to the need to ensure compliance with performance evaluation criteria and a system of indicators. Statistical and dynamic indicators of investment evaluation are considered Indicators are analyzed: simple (accounting) rate of return on the project (ARR), payback period (PP) Performance indicators taking into account the time factor are considered: discounted payback period (DPP), net discounted income (NPV), discounted profitability index (DPI), internal rate of return (IRR) and some others. The disadvantage of the discounted payback period has been identified - it does not take into account subsequent cash inflows, and therefore may serve as an incorrect criterion for the attractiveness of the project. The main advantages of static and dynamic indicators of investment project efficiency assessment are determined. It is noted that one of the main criteria of investment advantage of a project is profit maximization. Break-even analysis allows you to calculate the volume of sales at which the company's income equals costs. It is proposed to use the indicator modified internal rate of return (MIRR) It is determined that the most popular methods of assessing the effectiveness of the investment project today are the definition of such static indicators as simple rate of return, simple payback period and dynamic indicators, namely: discounted payback period, net present value, profitability index, internal rate of return and modified internal rate profitability. The most accurate results are given by dynamic indicators, as they take into account the value of money over time. Although dynamic methods are more accurate, all the considered methods of evaluating the effectiveness of the investment project have their pros and cons.

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McIndoe, KS, R. Saunders, EJ Blackwell, and NJ Rooney. "The effect of blindfolding and swaddling on the stress response to handling in domestic rabbits." Animal Welfare 31, no. 1 (2022): 27–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.7120/09627286.31.1.003.

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Stress during handling can negatively impact the welfare of an animal. Gradual habituation or systematic desensitisation can reduce this but is not always possible. Blindfolding has been shown to decrease stress indicators, including heart rate and struggling in cattle (Bos taurus), but has not been studied in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). We surveyed 49 wildlife rescues, rehabilitators and veterinarians, and found that blindfolding and swaddling are widely used and believed to reduce stress and struggling in rabbits. However, these methods may simply preclude escape and result in sensitisation over repeated exposure. We next conducted a controlled trial investigating the effects of blindfolding and swaddling repeatedly over five days on behavioural and physiological indicators of stress in 40 domestic rabbits. Neither blindfolding nor swaddling had significant impacts on heart or respiratory rate, compared to a partial hood control treatment, which involved similar levels of manipulation, but without visual or movement restriction. Behavioural responses showed variable trends, eg rabbits were more likely to approach food after handling with swaddling. Baseline levels varied significantly between individuals, suggesting previous experience to be an important determinant. Heart rates were universally high, showing that individuals in this study were stressed by handling to such an extent, that overall, effects of both blindfolding and swaddling on physiological indicators of stress were minimal. We suggest that blindfolding and swaddling may be useful as means of limiting the procedure duration and risk of injury by reducing struggling, but this study provides no evidence that welfare is otherwise improved.

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Ehrig, Molly, Garrett S. Bullock, Xiaoyan Iris Leng, Nicholas M. Pajewski, and Jaime Lynn Speiser. "Imputation and Missing Indicators for Handling Missing Longitudinal Data: Data Simulation Analysis Based on Electronic Health Record Data." JMIR Medical Informatics 13 (March 13, 2025): e64354-e64354. https://doi.org/10.2196/64354.

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Abstract Background Missing data in electronic health records are highly prevalent and result in analytical concerns such as heterogeneous sources of bias and loss of statistical power. One simple analytic method for addressing missing or unknown covariate values is to treat missingness for a particular variable as a category onto itself, which we refer to as the missing indicator method. For cross-sectional analyses, recent work suggested that there was minimal benefit to the missing indicator method; however, it is unclear how this approach performs in the setting of longitudinal data, in which correlation among clustered repeated measures may be leveraged for potentially improved model performance. Objectives This study aims to conduct a simulation study to evaluate whether the missing indicator method improved model performance and imputation accuracy for longitudinal data mimicking an application of developing a clinical prediction model for falls in older adults based on electronic health record data. Methods We simulated a longitudinal binary outcome using mixed effects logistic regression that emulated a falls assessment at annual follow-up visits. Using multivariate imputation by chained equations, we simulated time-invariant predictors such as sex and medical history, as well as dynamic predictors such as physical function, BMI, and medication use. We induced missing data in predictors under scenarios that had both random (missing at random) and dependent missingness (missing not at random). We evaluated aggregate performance using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) for models with and with no missing indicators as predictors, as well as complete case analysis, across simulation replicates. We evaluated imputation quality using normalized root-mean-square error for continuous variables and percent falsely classified for categorical variables. Results Independent of the mechanism used to simulate missing data (missing at random or missing not at random), overall model performance via AUROC was similar regardless of whether missing indicators were included in the model. The root-mean-square error and percent falsely classified measures were similar for models including missing indicators versus those with no missing indicators. Model performance and imputation quality were similar regardless of whether the outcome was related to missingness. Imputation with or with no missing indicators had similar mean values of AUROC compared with complete case analysis, although complete case analysis had the largest range of values. Conclusions The results of this study suggest that the inclusion of missing indicators in longitudinal data modeling neither improves nor worsens overall performance or imputation accuracy. Future research is needed to address whether the inclusion of missing indicators is useful in prediction modeling with longitudinal data in different settings, such as high dimensional data analysis.

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Dempsey, Danielle P., Pierre Pepin, Mariano Koen-Alonso, and Wendy C. Gentleman. "Application of neural networks to model changes in fish community biomass in relation to pressure indicators and comparison with a linear approach." Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 77, no. 6 (2020): 963–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2018-0411.

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Neural networks (NN) are considered well suited to modelling ecological data, especially nonlinear relationships, and were applied here to investigate which pressures best model changes in the fish community of the Grand Bank, Northwest Atlantic. Nine fishing and environmental pressures were used to simultaneously model the biomasses of six fish functional groups before and after the collapse of fish biomass in the region and over the full data series. The most influential pressures were identified, and the fit and predictive power were evaluated. The analysis was repeated with different types and lengths of time delay imposed on the pressures. Results were compared with a similar analysis using a multivariate linear regression (MLR) approach. MLR generally resulted in better fit, although the ecological implications of the approaches were typically similar. Findings show that both top-down and bottom-up pressures influenced the fish community over the past several decades, over short and long time scales. NN may have useful forecast potential, although future work is required to improve the forecasts shown here before they can directly inform management.

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Vas, Elisabeth, Amélie Lescroël, Olivier Duriez, Guillaume Boguszewski, and David Grémillet. "Approaching birds with drones: first experiments and ethical guidelines." Biology Letters 11, no. 2 (2015): 20140754. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2014.0754.

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Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones, are being increasingly used in ecological research, in particular to approach sensitive wildlife in inaccessible areas. Impact studies leading to recommendations for best practices are urgently needed. We tested the impact of drone colour, speed and flight angle on the behavioural responses of mallards Anas platyrhynchos in a semi-captive situation, and of wild flamingos ( Phoenicopterus roseus ) and common greenshanks ( Tringa nebularia ) in a wetland area. We performed 204 approach flights with a quadricopter drone, and during 80% of those we could approach unaffected birds to within 4 m. Approach speed, drone colour and repeated flights had no measurable impact on bird behaviour, yet they reacted more to drones approaching vertically. We recommend launching drones farther than 100 m from the birds and adjusting approach distance according to species. Our study is a first step towards a sound use of drones for wildlife research. Further studies should assess the impacts of different drones on other taxa, and monitor physiological indicators of stress in animals exposed to drones according to group sizes and reproductive status.

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Shi, Baofeng, and Guotai Chi. "A Model for Recognizing Key Factors and Applications Thereof to Engineering." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2014 (2014): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/862132.

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This paper presents an approach to recognize key factors in data classification. Using collinearity diagnostics to delete the factors of repeated information and Logistic regression significant discriminant to select the factors which can effectively distinguish the two kinds of samples, this paper creates a model for recognizing key factors. The proposed model is demonstrated by using the 2044 observations in finical engineering. The experimental results demonstrate that the 13 indicators such as “marital status,” “net income of borrower,” and “Engel's coefficient” are the key factors to distinguish the good customers from the bad customers. By analyzing the experimental results, the performance of the proposed model is verified. Moreover, the proposed method is simple and easy to be implemented.

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Sychenko, Viktor G., and Dmytro V. Mironov. "Development of a mathematical model of the generalized diagnostic indicato on the basis of full factorial experiment." Archives of Transport 43, no. 3 (2017): 125–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0010.4230.

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Purpose. The aim of this work is to develop a mathematical model of the generalized diagnostic indicator of the technical state of traction substations electrical equipment. Methodology. The main tenets of the experiment planning theory, methods of structural-functional and multi-factor analysis, methods of mathematical and numerical modeling have been used to solve the set tasks. Results. To obtain the mathematical model of the generalized diagnostic indicator, a full factorial experiment for DC circuit breaker have been conducted. The plan of the experiment and factors affecting the change of the unit technical condition have been selected. The regression equation in variables coded values and the polynomial mathematical model of the generalized diagnostic indicator of the circuit breaker technical condition have been obtained. On the basis of regression equation analysis the character of influence of circuit breaker diagnostic indicators values on generalized diagnostic indicator changes has been defined. As a result of repeated performances of the full factorial experiment the mathematical models for other types of traction substations power equipment have been obtained. Originality. An improved theoretical approach to the construction of generalized diagnostic indicators mathematical models for main types of traction substations electric equipment with using the methods of experiments planning theory has been suggested. Practical value. The obtained polynomial mathematical models of the generalized diagnostic indicator D can be used for constructing the automated system of monitoring and forecasting of the traction substations equipment technical condition, which allows improving the performance of processing the diagnostic information and ensuring the accuracy of the diagnosis. Analysing and forecasting the electrical equipment technical condition with the using of mathematical models of generalized diagnostic indicator changes process allows constructing the optimal strategy of maintenance and repair based on the actual technical condition of the electrical equipment. This will reduce material and financial costs of maintenance and repair work as well as the equipment downtime caused by planned inspections and repair improving reliability and uptime of electrical equipment.

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Sadikova, Shaxnoza, and Gulandom Shodikulova. "FEATURES OF CLINICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL INDICATORS IN PATIENTS WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION WITHOUT A WAVE AND WITH A WAVE Q." JOURNAL OF CARDIORESPIRATORY RESEARCH 2, no. 1 (2020): 70–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.26739/2181-0974-2020-2-12.

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The subject of our study was, first of all, a retrospective analysis of the course of the hospital period of IM without the Qwave. The patients were divided into 2 groups: Group 1 -21 patients with IM without Q wave and Group 2 -23 patients with IM without Q wave. The study results showed that patients with IB without Q wave should be included in the special control group for further personal approach. Patients with IM and wave Q had higher complication rate, so they had such complications as early postinfarction angina -10 (43,7%) cases, rhythm and conduction disorders -12 (52,1%) and 6 (26%). Therefore, along with high risk of repeated IM development and high probability of death, deterioration of basic clinical and laboratory instrumental parameters in the group of patients with IM without a wave Q was observed in 1/2, whereas the initial values of patients with IM without a wave Q did not deteriorate significantly

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Rina Wahyuni. "Integration of Digital Public Services Mall Application with a Citizen Centric Government Services Approach." Knowbase : International Journal of Knowledge in Database 4, no. 1 (2024): 13–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.30983/knowbase.v4i1.8368.

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The integration of government services represents a practical solution in the context of the numerous applications developed by both Central and Regional Governments, particularly those used to access public service applications. The Digital Public Service Mall application can be leveraged by Regional Governments through data integration, enhanced with Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. This will facilitate collaboration between Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD), enabling them to work together as technical managers of public services. Consequently, this will simplify public access to these services, eliminating the need for repeated data entry processes. Additionally, this system can be developed using facial recognition (FR) technology, which can be integrated with the Digital Population Identity (IKD). The concept of Citizen-Centric Government Services has been widely adopted by governments in various countries to bring government services closer to their citizens. This research focuses on analyzing the integration of data and public service applications, specifically the Digital Public Service Mall (MPP) application in West Java Province. The data analysis technique employed is descriptive-analytical with a qualitative approach. The Citizen-Centric Government Services framework assists in analyzing the extent of data and application integration implementation in a government service. This framework outlines the dimensions within it based on achievement indicators aligned with expectations. Data collection includes semi-structured interviews, participatory observations, and documentation. Based on the analysis results using the dimensional approach within the Citizen-Centric Government Services Framework, it is evident that the Digital MPP application of West Java Province is optimally utilized by the Regency/City Governments and the people of West Java Province. The analysis using the Citizen-Centric Government Services Framework approach reveals that several achievement indicators within each dimension can be met through effective collaboration between the government and the community.

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Karekar, Priyanka, Mohammed Nadeem Bijle, and Hrishikesh Walimbe. "Effect of Three Behavior Guidance Techniques on Anxiety Indicators of Children Undergoing Diagnosis and Preventive Dental Care." Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 43, no. 3 (2019): 167–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.17796/1053-4625-43.3.4.

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Objective(s): To assess the effect of three behavior guidance techniques on anxiety indicators of children undergoing diagnosis and preventive dental care. Study Design: Sixty-three subjects (7–9 years) were divided into three groups as per the behavior guidance technique namely tell-show-do, live and filmed modeling (using Tablet Computer) to receive diagnostic (Oral examination & radiographic assessment using intraoral periapical radiographs) and preventive dental care (Oral prophylaxis and topical fluoride application). Anxiety indicators–Facial Image Scale (FIS) scores and heart rate were recorded before, during and after diagnosis/preventive treatment. Three-way repeated measures ANOVA with post-hoc analysis was performed at significance of p-value &lt; 0.05. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in the anxiety indicators of children under the influence of different behavior guidance approaches undergoing diagnosis/preventive treatments except for mean heart rate of children while oral examination. Multiple comparison results reveal that the mean FIS scores and heart rate of children with modeling techniques were significantly better as compared to tell-show-do technique with no significant difference between the two modeling techniques. Conclusion: This study suggests that the modeling techniques (filmed and live) seem to be an efficient behavioral guidance approach for children aged 7–9 years undergoing routine diagnosis and preventive dental care as compared to tell-show-do technique.

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Krause-Parello, Cheryl A., Cari Levy, Elizabeth Holman, and John E. Kolassa. "Effects of VA Facility Dog on Hospitalized Veterans Seen by a Palliative Care Psychologist: An Innovative Approach to Impacting Stress Indicators." American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® 35, no. 1 (2016): 5–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909116675571.

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The United States is home to 23 million veterans. In many instances, veterans with serious illness who seek healthcare at the VA receive care from a palliative care service. Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is gaining attention as a therapeutic stress reducing modality; however, its effects have not been well studied in veterans receiving palliative care in an acute care setting. A crossover repeated-measures study was conducted to examine the effects of an animal-assisted intervention (AAI) in the form of a therapy dog on stress indicators in 25 veterans on the palliative care service at the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System in Denver, CO. Veterans had a visit from a therapy dog and the dog’s handler, a clinical psychologist (experimental condition) and an unstructured visit with the clinical psychologist alone (control condition). Blood pressure, heart rate, and the salivary biomarkers cortisol, alpha-amylase, and immunoglobulin A were collected before, after, and 30-minutes after both the experimental and control conditions. Significant decreases in cortisol were found when the before time period was compared to the 30-minutes after time period for both the experimental ( p = 0.007) and control condition ( p = 0.036). A significant decrease in HR was also found when the before time period was compared to the 30-minutes after time period for both the experimental ( p = 0.0046) and control ( p = 0.0119) condition. Results of this study supported that a VA facility dog paired with a palliative care psychologist had a measurable impact on salivary cortisol levels and HR in veterans.

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Taghreed Saeed Al-Rasasimah, Taghreed Saeed Al-Rasasimah. "An Analytical Study for Arabic Language Course for the Higher Level in The Primary Education Under The Digital Citizenship Values: دراسة تحليلية لمقرر" لغتي الجميلة" للصفوف العليا من المرحلة الابتدائية في ظل قيم المواطنة الرقمية". مجلة العلوم التربوية و النفسية 5, № 28 (2021): 133–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.26389/ajsrp.r110321.

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This study aimed at identifying the degree of embedding The Digital Citizenship Values in the "Arabic Language Course" for the Higher Level in The Primary Education. The study utilized the descriptive approach and analysis method. The result of the study revealed that there is a list of Digital Citizenship needed for the Higher Level in The Primary Education, and this list contained nine main values, including sub-indicators which has reached (35) sub-indicators. Also, the research used the content analysis method as a tool to achieve the target of this search and its applied to the "Arabic Language Course" for its both semesters. According to this study the results showed: that the weak inclusion of Digital Citizenship Values which appeared in the content analysis results, also there is a wide variation in the availability of these values in "Arabic Language Course", is shown below that the values of Digital Citizenship in the "Arabic Language Course" for the Higher Grades of Primary Education was repeated (590) times, with low embedding. While the Value of Digital Culture included a high degree and it was repeated (64.41%), for that, it ranked first. Therefore, The Value of Digital Access has become a second by (11.02%). However, The Value of National Trade ranked the lowest with (1.36%). In the light of these results, the researcher offered a number of recommendations, prominent among which were: redesigning the "Arabic Language Course" takes into account the Values of Digital Citizenship required for the students of Higher Grades. Also, include training courses for Arabic Language teachers, so they will be able to implement The Digital Citizenship Applications on the "Arabic Language Course".

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Gololobov, G. Yu, S. A. Erin, U. R. Ovchinnikova, and S. N. Perekhodov. "A new approach to the treatment and classification of recurrent hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease." Surgical practice (Russia), no. 3 (September 18, 2024): 24–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.5922/2223-2427-2024-9-3-3.

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Background. The incidence of disease relapse after primary antireflux surgical treatment ranges from 4 to 24 %, with up to 9 % of cases requiring revision surgery. Several studies demonstrate that the results of operations for recurrent hiatal hernia are less satisfactory compared to the primary procedure, especially after multiple interventions.Aim. To propose a technique for laparoscopic redo fundoplication using a novel method, to evaluate short-term and long-term results after repeated surgical treatment of patients with recurrent hiatal hernia and GERD, and also to propose a classification of relapses of GERD and hiatal hernia.Material and methods. The prospective study included data from 31 patients diagnosed with recurrent GERD and hiatal hernia. Laparoscopic redo fundoplication was used as a surgical method. Intraoperatively, technical errors of the previous operation were identified. The classification of relapses was conducted using the author’s method. Quality of life indicators using specialised questionnaires before surgery were: GERD-Q — 12.1 ± 2.82, GERD-HRQL — 26.12 ± 8.31, GSRS — 44.26 ± 10.21.Results. There were no access conversions. The average duration of the operation was 141.21 minutes, blood loss was 81.40 ml, intraoperative complications in 4 (9.7 %) patients were eliminated intraoperatively, postoperative complications according to Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3 were diagnosed in one patient (pneumothorax), performed drainage of the pleural cavity. In 18 (58 %) patients, technical errors were identified that were made during the previous antireflux intervention. Quality of life indicators using specialised questionnaires six months after surgery were: GERD-Q — 2.1 ± 1.31, GERD-HRQL — 4.31 ± 2.98, GSRS — 17.02 ± 6.18. During the follow-up examination, 27 (87 %) patients noted complete recovery, as well as the absence of the need for PPI and prokinetic therapy.Conclusion. The results of the study confirm the effectiveness, functionality and safety of laparoscopic redo fundoplication as the main treatment for this disease.

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Reuveni, Saada, and Bazyli Czyzewski. "How to Combine Hunger Solutions to Improve their Effectiveness: Building the Framework for a Country Profile Approach." Technium Social Sciences Journal 35 (September 9, 2022): 318–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v35i1.7195.

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Hunger continues to be a major problem in developing countries despite various efforts. Countries with differing socioeconomic profiles, as reflected in their level of development, seem to respond differently to identical programs. The aim of this paper is to therefore propose a new conceptual tool, namely our hunger-management model, which takes into account a country’s developmental level. To investigate the role of a country’s developmental level in making progress in its GHI score over time, data for 124 developing countries were gathered. These countries were divided into two groups according to whether they used a high or low number of “criteria” (i.e., approaches such as school meals and direct food aid) to fight hunger. To assess the effect of this distinction, repeated measures ANOVAs were applied for the various GHI scores and outcomes for a selection of representative years. To reveal any differences between the years, a post hoc analysis was conducted using Bonferroni correction. The findings suggest that (i) the rate of change for a country’s GHI score and other examined indicators depends upon its developmental level, and (ii) there is a direct relationship between the hunger-management model and the level of hunger in developing countries.

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Cheval, Boris, Dan Orsholits, Stefan Sieber, et al. "Early-life socioeconomic circumstances explain health differences in old age, but not their evolution over time." Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 73, no. 8 (2019): 703–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2019-212110.

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BackgroundEarly-life socioeconomic circumstances (SEC) are associated with health in old age. However, epidemiological evidences on the influence of these early-life risk factors on trajectories of healthy ageing are inconsistent, preventing drawing solid conclusion about their potential influence. Here, to fill this knowledge gap, we used a statistical approach adapted to estimating change over time and an outcome-wide epidemiology approach to investigate whether early-life SEC were associated with the level of and rate of decline of physical, cognitive and emotional functioning over time.MethodsWe used data on more than 23 000 adults in older age from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, a 12-year large-scale longitudinal study with repeated measurements of multiple health indicators of the same participants over time (2004 –2015, assessments every 2 years). Confounder-adjusted linear growth curve models were used to examine the associations of early-life SEC with the evolution of muscle strength, lung function, cognitive function, depressive symptoms and well-being over time.ResultsWe consistently found an association between early-life SEC and the mean levels of all health indicators at age 63.5, with a critical role played by the cultural aspect of disadvantage. These associations were only partly explained by adult-life SEC factors. By contrast, evidences supporting an association between early-life SEC and the rate of change in health indicators were weak and inconsistent.ConclusionsEarly-life SEC are associated with health in old age, but not with trajectories of healthy ageing. Conceptual models in life course research should consider the possibility of a limited influence of early-life SEC on healthy ageing trajectories.

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Dubravac, Tomislav, Damir Barčić, Roman Rosavec, Željko Španjol, and Sead Vojniković. "The Dynamics of Stand Structure Development and Natural Regeneration of Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in Plitvice Lakes National Park." Forests 15, no. 2 (2024): 357. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f15020357.

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The authors investigate the structural characteristics, regeneration processes, growth, development, and survival of a young generation of common beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) based on three periodic measurements (1998, 2009, and 2018). The studied forest community (Lamio orvale-Fagetum sylvaticae (Ht. 1938) Bohridi 1963) is situated within a forest reserve in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. Monitoring was carried out according to UN/ECE (2000) for systematic and repeated research. The basic structural indicators, structural canopy elements, and appearance of the young generation were measured as the basic conditions of natural restoration in repeated phytocenological surveys (1980, 1988, 2004). The distribution of the number of trees of the first two measurements (1998–2009) indicates a distribution with pronounced right asymmetry. The structural dynamics observed during the surveys and alongside vegetation surveys indicate the dynamics of the growth and development of beech. The results show that the main drivers of development dynamics in protected forest ecosystems are structural breaks (gaps) that occur in stands due to the action of abiotic and biotic factors. The passive management model in effect in the national park should be replaced with a more active approach to facilitate natural processes with the aim of preserving and renewing the forest ecosystem.

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Karpenko, M., O. Shtelma, and P. Karas. "USE OF EXPERT ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF EFFICIENCY INDICATORS OF A TRADING ENTERPRISE." Municipal economy of cities 1, no. 168 (2022): 7–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.33042/2522-1809-2022-1-168-7-11.

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The article considers the use of expert methods to study the degree of influence of turnover on the efficiency of the trading company. A group of experts who took part in the relevant survey was involved in conducting the research. Technically, the survey was organized through a number of Google forms with further processing of results in the environment of MS Office 365. The following parameters were chosen for the research: profitability of maintenance, internal rate of return (IRR), response sensitivity (IRR), payback period, turnover ratio, minimization of inventories. The survey was conducted according to the Delphi method, ie it was iterative. Initially, the experts anonymously filled in the data on the feasibility of using certain indicators of turnover as a criterion for assessing the effectiveness of the trading company, using a single system of scoring. After statistical processing of the results and determination of the concordance coefficient, the results of the survey were provided to the expert group for review and, after which the next stage of the survey was conducted. This process was repeated until the level of consistency reached the desired level. As a result of the research, a decision was obtained with a coefficient of consistency of 0.964, according to which the three most important indicators were identified, namely: rating "VSD response sensitivity" (rating 1), "internal rate of return, %" (rating 2), profitability THAT,% ”(rating 3). The described approach was used in the design of a component of the existing information system, which is used in a number of trading companies and proved its effectiveness.

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Gao, Yanyan, Jun Sun, and Qin Zhou. "Forward looking vs backward looking." China Finance Review International 7, no. 2 (2017): 228–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cfri-07-2016-0089.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to estimate the effectiveness of the credit evaluation system using the borrowing data from China’s leading P2P lending platform, Renrendai.com. Design/methodology/approach The current credit valuation systems are classified into the forward-looking mechanism, which judges the borrowers’ credit levels based on their uploaded information, and the backward-looking mechanism, which judges the borrowers’ credit levels based on their historical repayment performance. Probit models and Tobit models are used to examine the effectiveness of credit evaluation mechanisms. Findings The results show that only the “hard” information reflecting borrowers’ credit ability can explain the default risk on the platform under the forward-looking credit evaluation mechanism. The backward-looking credit evaluation mechanism (BCEM) based on the repeated borrowings produces both promise-enhancing and “fishing” incentives and thus fails to explain the default risk, and weakens the effectiveness of forward-looking credit indicators in explaining the default risk because it encourages borrowers to invest in forging forward-looking credit indicators. Additional information such as the interest rate and the repayment periods reveals borrowers’ credit and thus can also be used as a predictor of borrowers’ default risk. Practical implications The findings suggest that current ex ante screening based on the information collected from the borrowers or repeated borrowings is inadequate to control the default risk in P2P lending markets and thus needs be improved. Ex post monitoring and sharing on defaulter’s information should be strengthened to increase the default cost and thus to deter potential bad borrowers. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper classifying the credit evaluation system in online P2P lending market into the forward-looking type and the backward-looking type, which is important since they provide different incentives to borrowers. The paper also investigates and provides evidence on the promise-enhancing and “fishing” incentives of BCEMs.

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Pyatakov, S. N., V. A. Porhanov, V. M. Bensman, A. G. Baryshev, S. N. Pyatakova, and D. V. Butenko. "Study of the Dosing Tissue Distraction Clinical Efficacy in the Soft Tissue Defects Treatment of Various Etiologies in the Lower Extremities." Innovative medicine of Kuban 14, no. 2 (2019): 36–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.35401/2500-0268-2019-14-2-36-44.

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Justification The most methods of extensive skin and soft tissue defects are aimed at accelerating wound healing and preventing infectious complications. To improve the effectiveness of such defects treatment, a method of dosed tissue distraction (MDTD) is used, consisting in the application of a continuously acting load to the area of healthy soft tissue in close proximity to the wound defect. Purpose It performed the evaluation of the medico-social effectiveness of the introduction into clinical practice of developed methods and devices for implementing MDTD in the treatment of skin and soft tissue defects of the extremities. Methods 407 patients were treated with wound defects of the extremities, which were divided into two groups: the main group – 198 patients in whose treatment MDTD was applied using original methods and devices; comparison group – 209 patients, in whose treatment standard treatment methods were applied. Comparison of the long-term results of treatment according to the frequency of repeated operations, complications, indicators of quality of life, frequency of disability. Results The use of MDTD is characterized by better performance compared with the use of standard approaches. There is a decrease in the frequency of performing reconstructive plastic surgery after inpatient treatment (9-10 times), remote complications by 2.6 times, a reduced value of the Vancouver scale (by 28.8%), quality of life indicators higher levels. The use of the proposed approach is characterized by a shorter duration of treatment (by 26.0%), duration of disability (1.4 times), cases of disability (2.2 times). Conclusion The use of MDTD is characterized by high medical and social efficiency, allows to reduce the cost of treating extensive skin and soft tissue defects by reducing the length of hospitalization, the frequency of repeated rehabilitation and reconstructive operations, accelerated recovery of patients, improving the quality of life and reducing the incidence of disability

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Komarnicki, Paweł, Paweł Gut, Maja Cieślewicz та ін. "Serum β-hCG as a Biomarker in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Rethinking Single-Analyte Approach". Cancers 16, № 11 (2024): 2060. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers16112060.

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Despite recent advances, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) remain a challenging topic, due to their diversity and the lack of suitable biomarkers. Multianalyte assays and the shift to an omics-based approach improve on the conventional single-analyte strategy, albeit with their own drawbacks. We explored the potential of serum β-hCG as a biomarker for NETs and discussed its role in disease monitoring. We recruited 40 patients with non-functioning pancreatic NETs, all with liver metastases. Serum β-hCG concentrations were measured at 3-month intervals over 48 months. We performed a comparative and a repeated measures analysis of β-hCG depending on WHO grade (G1, G2), liver tumor burden (LTB; below 10%, 10–25%), and RECIST 1.1. (stable disease, progressive disease). Patients with progressive disease (p < 0.001), 10–25% LTB (p < 0.001) and WHO Grade 2 (p < 0.001) displayed higher β-hCG concentrations. Throughout the study, β-hCG concentrations consistently increased across the entire cohort. Delta β-hCG during the study period was greater in patients with 10–25% LTB (p < 0.001), progressive disease (p < 0.001), and G2 (p = 0.003). Serum β-hCG correlates with established indicators of malignancy and disease progression in metastatic NETs, supporting further studies as a monitoring and prognostic biomarker. Despite promising results from novel biomarkers, there is still a place for single-analyte assays in NETs.

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Simonson, Richard J., Joseph R. Keebler, Ryan J. Wallace, and Andrew C. Griggs. "An Investigation of Team Inputs, Processes, And Emergent States on Performance in a Spaceship Bridge Simulation." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 65, no. 1 (2021): 1475–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1071181321651115.

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This investigation serves to provide evidence on the effects of various input variables on intact teams through repeated team performance sessions in a team spaceship bridge simulation (i.e. Artemis). The Input Mediator/Moderator Output Input (IMOI) model provides a systems engineering an approach to understand various team and individual input variables contribution to the development of team processes and emergent states, ultimately leading to a team’s ability to perform together. While various prior research initiatives have served to contribute to the pool of evidence of which input variables are most highly predictive of a team’s overall performance, the need for further and recursive input to output investigations is needed. Our results indicate perceived team effectiveness and cohesion are significant predictors in team performance and that skill and knowledge of a simulated environment may overshadow team-specific effectiveness indicators as the team gains experience.

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Nazari, Roghieh, Saeed Pahlevan Sharif, Kelly A. Allen, Hamid Sharif Nia, Bit-Lian Yee, and Ameneh Yaghoobzadeh. "Behavioral Pain Indicators in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury Admitted to an Intensive Care Unit." Journal of Caring Sciences 7, no. 4 (2018): 197–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.15171/jcs.2018.030.

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Introduction: A consistent approach to pain assessment for patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) is a major difficulty for health practitioners due to some patients’ inability, to express their pain verbally. This study aimed to assess pain behaviors (PBs) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients at different levels of consciousness. Methods: This study used a repeated-measure, within-subject design with 35 patients admitted to an ICU. The data were collected through observations of nociceptive and non-nociceptive procedures, which were recorded through a 47-item behavior-rating checklist. The analyses were performed by SPSS ver.13 software. Results: The most frequently observed PBs during nociceptive procedures were facial expression levator contractions (65.7%), sudden eye openings (34.3%), frowning (31.4%), lip changes (31.4%), clear movement of extremities (57.1%), neck stiffness (42.9%), sighing (31.4%), and moaning (31.4%). The number of PBs exhibited by participants during nociceptive procedures was significantly higher than those observed before and 15 minutes after the procedures. Also, the number of exhibited PBs in patients during nociceptive procedures was significantly greater than that of exhibited PBs during the non-nociceptive procedure. The results showed a significant difference between different levels of consciousness and also between the numbers of exhibited PBs in participants with different levels of traumatic brain injury severity. Conclusion: The present study showed that most of the behaviors that have been observed during painful stimulation in patients with traumatic brain injury included facial expressions, sudden eye opening, frowning, lip changes, clear movements of extremities, neck stiffness, and sighing or moaning.

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Thorn, Jacob Thomas, Naïg Aurelia Ludmilla Chenais, Sandrine Hinrichs, Marion Chatelain, and Diego Ghezzi. "Virtual reality validation of naturalistic modulation strategies to counteract fading in retinal stimulation." Journal of Neural Engineering 19, no. 2 (2022): 026016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1741-2552/ac5a5c.

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Abstract Objective. Temporal resolution is a key challenge in artificial vision. Several prosthetic approaches are limited by the perceptual fading of evoked phosphenes upon repeated stimulation from the same electrode. Therefore, implanted patients are forced to perform active scanning, via head movements, to refresh the visual field viewed by the camera. However, active scanning is a draining task, and it is crucial to find compensatory strategies to reduce it. Approach. To address this question, we implemented perceptual fading in simulated prosthetic vision using virtual reality. Then, we quantified the effect of fading on two indicators: the time to complete a reading task and the head rotation during the task. We also tested if stimulation strategies previously proposed to increase the persistence of responses in retinal ganglion cells to electrical stimulation could improve these indicators. Main results. This study shows that stimulation strategies based on interrupted pulse trains and randomisation of the pulse duration allows significant reduction of both the time to complete the task and the head rotation during the task. Significance. The stimulation strategy used in retinal implants is crucial to counteract perceptual fading and to reduce active head scanning during prosthetic vision. In turn, less active scanning might improve the patient’s comfort in artificial vision.

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Lobanov, M. M., J. Zvezdanovic Lobanova, and M. Zvezdanovic. "Typologization of industrial systems in the countries of Central-Eastern and South-Eastern Europe." Journal of the New Economic Association 56, no. 4 (2022): 92–122. http://dx.doi.org/10.31737/2221-2264-2022-56-4-5.

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The differences between the countries of Central-Eastern and South-Eastern Europe in terms of socio-economic and, in particular, industrial development suggests the use of complex approach to their study. At the same time, the formation of industrial potential takes place in similar, but not identical institutional conditions, which allows the development of typologies and classifi cations as a result of qualitative and quantitative data generalization. We analyzed intraregional differences in indicators of industrial production dynamics, its role in the economic development, the supply and cost of labor resources, foreign trade diversifi cation and the level of foreign capital penetration, structural rationalization and the effi ciency of enterprises. In addition, on the example of the countries of the region, the relationship between labor productivity and the share of foreign companies in the production structure was studied. The proposed typology of industrial systems in CEE and SEE countries is based on a comparison of two groups of indicators characterizing 1) the main trend in the industrial development and its contribution to economic growth (reindustrialization, recurrent / repeated deindustrialization, persistent deindustrialization, secondary / market industrialization); 2) the effi ciency of factors of production, the extent of involvement in global economic relations, the focus on the products with high added-value (intensive, extensive and transitional industrial development).

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Bai, Yijie, Daojie Yu, Xia Zhang, et al. "A Deep Learning Approach for Wireless Network Performance Classification Based on UAV Mobility Features." Drones 7, no. 6 (2023): 377. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/drones7060377.

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The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has drawn attention from the military and researchers worldwide, which has advantages such as robust survivability and execution ability. Mobility models are usually used to describe the movement of nodes in drone networks. Different mobility models have been proposed for different application scenarios; currently, there is no unified mobility model that can be adapted to all scenarios. The mobility of nodes is an essential characteristic of mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs), and the motion state of nodes significantly impacts the network’s performance. Currently, most related studies focus on the establishment of mathematical models that describe the motion and connectivity characteristics of the mobility models with limited universality. In this study, we use a backpropagation neural network (BPNN) to explore the relationship between the motion characteristics of mobile nodes and the performance of routing protocols. The neural network is trained by extracting five indicators that describe the relationship between nodes and the global features of nodes. Our model shows good performance and accuracy of classification on new datasets with different motion features, verifying the correctness of the proposed idea, which can help the selection of mobility models and routing protocols in different application scenarios having the ability to avoid repeated experiments to obtain relevant network performance. This will help in the selection of mobility models for drone networks and the setting and optimization of routing protocols in future practical application scenarios.

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Bílková, Diana. "The Czech Republic’s Economy since the 1990s and Its Development Forecasts: Selected Macroeconomic Indicators." Engineering Economics 34, no. 4 (2023): 370–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ee.34.4.27427.

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Using a comparative developmental analysis of wage levels and other indicators, the present paper aims to capture the changes in the economy and measurable aspects of living standards in the Czech Republic since the beginning of the then Czechoslovakia’s transformation process launched in the early 1990s. To model the trend, analysis of the relevant time series was performed, exponential smoothing as an adaptive approach to trend modeling being applied. Interpolation and extrapolation criteria were used to verify the suitability of the selected exponential equalization; the Durbin-Watson test, determination index, residual autocorrelation functions, t-tests and Theil inequality coefficient were employed as well. The variables analyzed are the average wage, GDP and the rates of inflation and unemployment, supplemented by the minimum wage and the subsistence minimum. The data used come from the official website of the Czech Statistical Office. They were processed using SPSS and SAS statistical software and a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The results show economic downturns and gradual recoveries accompanied by repeated freezing and starting wage growth. High inflation rates in the transition from a centrally planned to a market economy or the GDP decline at the beginning of the financial crisis are evident, the labor market reacting with some delay, as reflected in the rise in the unemployment rate after the currency crisis in the late 1990s, and in average wage trends during the decline of the economic crisis in the early 2010s. The purpose of this research is also to predict further wage level and macroeconomic aggregate developments until 2023. This study aspires to be the starting point for subsequent research, comparing the original forecasts with the reality of further economic development interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Andin, Andini Hardiningrum, Chilyatiz Zahroh Titis, and Abdul Hakim Zakkiy Fasya Hakim. "PENERAPAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19." Early Childhood: Jurnal Pendidikan 5, no. 1 (2021): 78–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.35568/earlychildhood.v5i1.1193.

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Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors are a set of behaviors that are practiced on the basis of awareness as an effort to make them healthy and active in helping the health of the environment around them (Drajatun, et al, 2020). PHBS is carried out to prevent transmission of the Covid-19 virus. The purpose of this research is to describe how it is applied. PHBS in early childhood as an early prevention effort from the COVID 19 virus. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach by describing the existing data. Data collection techniques used interviews, observation and documentation to the parents of students at the Integrated PAUD Post (PPT) Tanjung IX Kenjeran Surabaya. Furthermore, it is processed through data triangulation. The results of this study can outline that of the 10 PHBS indicators that can be used in making observations about the extent to which PHBS is implemented at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The 10 indicators are as follows: 1. Using clean water, 2. Using healthy latrines, 3. Washing hands with soap 4. Disposing of trash in its place, 5. Weighing babies and toddlers every month, 6. Eating healthy food, 7. Immunization, 8. Eradicating mosquito larvae, 9. Doing regular exercise, 10. Do not smoke in the house. From the 10 indicators above, it is known that almost 80% of parents and children have carried out good hygiene and healthy living habits, only on the indicators of eating healthy food, doing regular exercise and not smoking in the house, there are still many who have not or need to be habituated to live clean and health is increasingly becoming a habit. In conclusion, parents and children at the Integrated PAUD Post (PPT) Tanjung IX Kenjeran Surabaya have carried out a clean and healthy living habit but need repeated habituation as an effort to prevent the Covid-19 virus.

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Kafrawi, Rachman Maulana, Khairul Umam, Rahmadani Rahmadani, and Muh. Alfian Fallahiyan. "Effectiveness of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia Representative of West Nusa Tenggara Province in Supervising Tourism Villages." JATISWARA 39, no. 2 (2024): 151–59. https://doi.org/10.29303/jtsw.v39i2.726.

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The Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia or later called the Ombudsman is an independent state institution which has the authority to supervise the process of providing public services carried out by State and Government administrators including State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD), State-Owned and Private Legal Entities which have been given the task of providing certain public services. The research discusses the effectiveness of the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative of West Nusa Tenggara Province in Supervising Tourism Villages. This research is based on the large number of public reports submitted to the Ombudsman regarding alleged violations that occurred in the administration of the Tourism Village. For this reason, supervision by the Ombudsman is needed to manage public complaints and prevent repeated maladministration in the administration of Tourism Villages. This research is socio-legal research with a statutory approach, a conceptual approach and a sociological approach. Research results In supervising public services, apart from receiving reports from the public, the Ombudsman can also carry out on his own initiative through a systemic review, the results of which can be in the form of recommendations/suggestions. The Ombudsman's supervision in supervising the implementation of tourist villages can be said to be effective and running well in accordance with the indicators.

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Lovin, D., I. Saveliev, and V. Strelets. "FORMATION OF A SET OF GOALS FOR THE SIMULATION EVALUATION OF THE SYSTEM "RESCUER - MEANS OF PROTECTION AND PROVISION OF EMERGENCY AND RESCUE WORK - EMERGENCY SITUATION"." Municipal economy of cities 6, no. 173 (2022): 148–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.33042/2522-1809-2022-6-173-148-153.

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It was noted that an important and unsolved part of the problem of the inconsistency of the new tasks faced by the rescuers working under the conditions of today's additional restrictions to the conditions of using a wide variety of fire and rescue equipment in the rescue unit is the lack of a general approach to the formation of a set of goals for assessing what how well the "emergency situation - emergency rescue operations - rescuer" system functions, according to the results of simulation (both physical and with the help of computer) modeling. It is emphasized that the assignment of the properties of the system "emergency situation - emergency rescue operations - rescuer" is a necessary but not sufficient condition for solving the problems of evaluating this system. These properties must be combined into defined aggregates or expressed in the form of generalized integral characteristics. Such generalized characteristics are the quality indicators of such a system, i.e., a set of its properties that express the degree of usefulness of the system for the external environment at the output of the simulation system. It is noted that the tasks of evaluating the system "emergency situation - emergency rescue work - rescuer" can be checking the suitability of this system for its purpose, comparing such systems of the same type, deciding on the continuation (termination) of the development of such a system or adopting a ready-made system, determining the prospects of a specific system and evaluating compliance of its real state with the normative one. At the same time, the external efficiency criterion represents the regularity of personnel activity in the "emergency situation - emergency rescue operations - rescuer" system, as it reflects the functioning of this system, establishing an objective, repeated under certain conditions connection between the quality indicators of the system and those inherent in it effects The goals of the simulation evaluation of the system "emergency situation - emergency rescue operations - rescuer" are substantiated, as which it is necessary to consider the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships between the activities of rescuers and the results of the functioning of this system, the determination of the functional dependence of the system's generalized efficiency indicator on a set of selected initial indicators and further clarification based on the obtained functional dependence of such system organization rules, in which the specified value of the generalized efficiency indicator will be exceeded. Keywords: simulation assessment, system, emergency rescue operations, efficiency.

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Quintano, Claudio, and Paolo Mazzocchi. "The shadow economy as a higher order construct inside European governance." Journal of Economic Studies 42, no. 3 (2015): 477–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jes-07-2013-0103.

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Purpose – Several dimensions of public governance occur while approaching the Shadow Economy (SE) phenomenon. The purpose of this paper is to study the SE by means of the European governance analysis by highlighting the main features of implications of the policy options. A statistical significance on the nexus between public governance and the SE appears with respect to the indicators taken into consideration except for the dimensions related to the tax system, which appear to be moderate in magnitude in terms of their effects. Design/methodology/approach – In order to evaluate data from 32 European Union countries during 2011, a hierarchical component model (HCM) in the context of the structural equation model (SEM) partial least squares (PLS) is utilised. Two different procedures are considered: a two-stage approach (TSA) and the repeated indicators approach (RIA). Findings – The two procedures (RIA and TSA) proposed in the model have about the same impact on the SE. Evidence suggests that the manifest variables joined to the regulatory system, business regulation and wealth level significantly affect the SE. In contrast, different dimensions connected to the tax system need to be considered to avoid that there be no significant effects on the SE from taxes. Research limitations/implications – A critical evaluation of the policy implications of the results are included, by focusing on the effects on the SE. Practical implications – This paper suggests where more emphasis should be placed when referring to the statistical results in dealing with the SE. Originality/value – To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first attempt to explore the SE while using an HCM (also known as higher order model) performed in a SEM-PLS procedure. The model proposed discerns the relevance and the marginal impact of several dimensions of policy interventions.

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