Present Situation Research Articles

The medial prefrontal cortex leaves the hippocampus when it prepares for the future.

Our memories help us plan for the future. In some cases, we use memories to repeat the choices that led to preferable outcomes in the past. The success of these memory-guided decisions depends on close interactions between the hippocampus and medial prefrontal cortex. In other cases, we need to use our memories to deduce hidden connections between the present and past situations to decide the best choice of action based on the expected outcome. Our recent study investigated neural underpinnings of such inferential decisions by monitoring neural activity in the medial prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in rats. We identified several neural activity patterns indicating awake memory trace reactivation and restructuring of functional connectivity among multiple neurons. We also found that these patterns occurred concurrently with the ongoing hippocampal activity when rats recalled past events but not when they planned new adaptive actions. Here, we discussed how these computational properties might contribute to success in inferential decision-making and propose a working model on how the medial prefrontal cortex changes its interaction with the hippocampus depending on whether it reflects on the past or looks into the future.

Investigation of Basic Components Constituting Neighbourhoods: The Case of Safranbolu – Yenimahalle

To create a well-designed city, all the components of the city should be brought together properly and each of them should have the means and facilities to meet all the needs of the citizens. In order to achieve this, it is essential to thoroughly examine, adopt, and adapt existing design criteria from various locations around the world for each aspect of the urban landscape. Additionally, introducing new site-specific criteria when necessary and striving to incorporate them into urban planning are crucial steps in this process. In accordance with this approach, the study is centered around the neighborhood scale which is the smallest unit of a settlement. All the components that should be present in a neighborhood were determined and a literature review was conducted regarding the design criteria of each. It was aimed to test the extent to which these criteria are complied with in a sample settlement. Yenimahalle Neighborhood, located in the Safranbolu district of Turkiye's Karabuk province, was chosen as an example. After conducting a thorough analysis of land uses, a comparison has been drawn between the development plan and the present situation. Based on the design criteria, this assessment has identified areas of both adequacy and inadequacy.

Dispute Resolution Mechanism by Dispute Resolution Board According to FIDIC Contract Model and Experience for Vietnam

The article “Dispute resolution mechanism by the Dispute Board according to the FIDIC contract form and experience for Vietnam” researches the theoretical issues related to the FIDIC Contract and the Dispute Settlement Board of the FIDIC. In addition, the article also focuses on researching and analyzing the practice of applying dispute settlement mechanisms by Dispute Settlement Boards in various nations throughout the world. The article's usefulness stems from the knowledge gained while researching this dispute resolution mechanism in countries throughout the world, as well as the present situation of Vietnamese law, which provides solutions and recommendations based on Vietnamese law.

The Strategy of Power Exercise in Bay of Bengal: Perspective of U.S & China

The main purpose of this study is to experiment the power exercise strategy in Bay of Bengal of Sino-U.S. This study shows to fundamental technical issues of Sino-U.S rising influence in Bay of Bengal. It is one of the important zone in the present geopolitical situation. This study is the great way process emphasize on the several issues such as, minerals resource, energy, geopolitics and the economical perspective. This experimental analysis has formulated under the power exercise in Bay of Bengal and run into the transit issues way forward to conflicting interest in several countries. To be focus point of strong relationship under the littoral region which is all of the function can be running approach economic transition in several time U.S and China obtain own interest build up while creating the conflicting issues. In others way the hazards situation to establish in the littoral region and discussed this study apply the mixed method for instance qualitative and quantitative. This study also dispute that the significance of Bay of Bengal rise in the recent years coming soon consider. All of the hard power has included the main area and running to dynamics zones. All the powerful country always impose their own interest fulfil turn out the demandable issues observation. In order to various dimension brings about the political economy and the power of various sectors clarify into the geopolitics and financial factors

STUDY AND COMPARISON OF STRUCTURE HAVING DIFFERENT INFILL MATERIALS USING ETABS

Reinforcement concrete structure frame system widely used around the world. In building structure, structure element is generally taken as Beam, column, foundation. The dead & live load is transferred from beam to column, column to footing then ultimately load distributed into the soil. The wall load is taken by beam. In building design, we mentioned the whole wall on the beam is possible, if it is not possible, we taken concealed beam into the slab below the wall. During the analysis of frame structure, we consider wall as non-structural element. But including walls in the structure analysis is play important role. This study deals with the examination of the impact of infill in structure and their behaviour in structure. In present situation high rise building constructed with the various type of infill wall materials. Some of them generally use for example red brick, AAC wall, Hollow concrete block, lightweight Aluminium & Steel panels. So three types of models are created on ETABS software. In this study 9 storey high rise building is designed in ETABS with taking 3 infill materials like Fly Ash brick, AAC block and Hollow concrete block taken for study which on the most critical earthquake zone IV analysis (Dynamic) is done using ETABS, soil properties assumed medium and importance factor is taken 1.2 . The all three infill wall models compare with the basic design parameter like moment, shear force, displacement. The all three models that I passed under seismic loading helped me to reach the conclusion on how all three models perform in the case of seismic loading. And by comparing the percentage growth in the displacement and storey drift we can decide the most efficient building. Because the AAC block has the lowest density hence it should have the least moment generated compared to other bricks almost 20-30 percent difference is expected. And the model with Strut member should have least deflection compared to other models. The difference of 15-20 percent is expected atleast. Keywords: ETABS, Structural Analysis, masonry infill, RC frame, earthquake, displacement, drift, base shear, AAC blocks, Hollow concrete block, Bending moment, Diagonal Strut

The Application of Blending Learning in the Animation Major in Colleges and Universities in the Era of “Internet +”

This paper mainly discusses the application of blending learning in animation teaching. Blending learning is a combination of traditional teaching mode and online teaching mode, which can provide students with more flexible and independent learning methods and improve teachers' teaching quality and teaching effect. This paper analyzes and discusses the current situation of animation major, the present situation and configuration of blending learning, the teaching design of blending learning, the enlightenment, significance, and practical application of blending learning in animation teaching. Universities and teachers should strengthen research and practice in technical equipment and technical support, students' autonomous learning ability and willingness, adaptability and innovation of teaching contents and methods, evaluation and monitoring of teaching quality and teaching effect, so as to promote the application and development of blending learning in animation teaching.

Comparative Analysis of the Business Strategies of China Welfare Lottery and China Sports Lottery

There are two famous and major systems on the lottery market in our country which are China Sports Lottery and the China Welfare Lottery, The China Sports Lottery is a written voucher issued to raise funds for the development of sports, printed with numbers, graphics or words, for people to buy voluntarily and obtain the right to win in accordance with specific rules. The China Welfare Lottery aims to raise funds for social welfare, to develop welfare services for the disabled, the elderly and orphans, and to help people in need. In this essay, firstly this paper discusses the development course, the management system and the present situation and the present situation of the China Sports Lottery and the China Welfare Lottery, and then I analyze the market volume of China Sports Lottery and the China Welfare Lottery, respectively. After that, this paper elaborates on the secret of how Sports Lottery and Welfare Lottery to earn money. Thirdly, this paper illustrates the pros and cons of the China Sports Lottery and the China Welfare Lottery. Finally, this paper pointed out the target groups of two different types of lotteries and the guarantee of lottery marketing strategy put forward the corresponding measures.

Biophysical chemistry behind sickle cell anemia and the mechanism of voxelotor action

Sickle cell anemia disease has been a great challenge to the world in the present situation. It occurs only due to the polymerization of sickle hemoglobin (HbS) having Pro–Val–Glu typed mutation, while the polymerization does not occur in normal hemoglobin (HbA) having Pro–Glu–Glu peptides. It is also well confirmed that the oxygenated HbS (OHbS) does not participate in the polymerization, while the deoxygenated HbS (dHbS) does, which causes the shape of red blood cells sickled. After polymerization, the blood has a low oxygen affinity. Keeping this fact into consideration, only those drugs are being synthesized that stabilize the OHbS structure so that the polymerization of HbS can be stopped. The literature data showed no systematic description of the changes occurring during the OHbS conversion to dHbS before polymerization. Hence, an innovative reasonable study between HbA and HbS, when they convert into their deoxygenated forms, was done computationally. In this evaluation, physiochemical parameters in HbA/HbS before and after deoxygenation were studied and compared deeply. The computationally collected data was used to understand the abnormal behaviour of dHbS arising due to the replacement of Glu6 with Val6. Consequently, during the presented computational study, the changes occurring in HbS were found opposite/abnormal as compared to HbA after the deoxygenation of both. The mechanism of Voxelotor (GBT-440) action to stop the HbS polymerization was also explained with the help of computationally collected data. Besides, a comparative study between GBT-440 and another suggested drug was also done to know their antisickling strength. Additionally, the effect of pH, CO, CO2, and 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) on HbS structure was also studied computationally.

SWOT Analysis of PepsiCo

This paper demonstrates a comprehensive SWOT analysis of PepsiCo, which is one of the most prominent beverage companies in the world. SWOT analysis is a strategic tool to profile an organization from four aspects: strength, weakness, opportunity and threat. The paper aims to present PepsiCo's current situation in the market with more clarity, including financial statement analysis and competitive factors. The financial statements include total revenue, gross profit, total cost, total assets from 2019-2022, as well as calculations of growth rate of gross profit, growth rate of total cost, cash proportion, accounts receivable proportion, total liability proportion. Based on the analysis, several recommendations are proposed for PepsiCo. The suggestions are consisted of regional strategies, emerging markets and technologies, new regulations and risk aversion. The findings of this study contribute to the strategic decision-making process for PepsiCo and provide insights into the company's position within the food and beverage industry. The SWOT analysis serves as a valuable tool for identifying strengths to capitalize on, weaknesses to address, opportunities to exploit, and threats to mitigate. By aligning its strategies with the findings of this analysis, PepsiCo can enhance its competitive position and achieve sustainable growth in the global market.

Analyzing the Challenges in Aged Care in China

China, an economic powerhouse with a population of nearly 1.4 billion, has a significant elderly population. According to China's seventh population census (as of 2022), the number of people aged 65 and above in China has reached 190 million, accounting for 13.5 percent of the total population. This represents an increase of 4.9 percentage points compared to 2020. China's per capita GDP is 10,500 US dollars, compared with other countries with the same level of aging, such as Malaysia and Turkey, their per capita GDP is much higher than China, which highlights that China's society is facing the problem of "getting old before getting rich". Therefore, in view of these challenges, this paper starts with various kinds of pension problems existing in Chinese society in recent years. To analyze the present situation, problems and challenges of the old society in our country and the future development trend. At the same time, this paper puts forward suggestions on the development of China's elderly care industry from the aspects of talent training, standard construction and international cooperation.

EAP Course Design: A Need Analysis on Digital Business Students in Business Technology Institute of Riau (ITBR)

This research helps determine the necessary requirements to strengthen a design of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in the context of English as a foreign language, particularly in Indonesia, especially despite its marginal status in higher education curricula by exploring EAP student needs, specifically in the Digital Business department at the Institute of Digital Business Technology Riau (ITBR). Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research utilizes questionnaires and an interview guide to gather data from students, the head, and English instructor in the department in order to identify student needs through 1) target situation analysis, 2) discourse analysis, 3) present situation analysis, 4) learner factor analysis, and 5) teaching factor analysis. The findings reveal that the last four aspects of the needs analysis are evenly distributed, showing a total percentage of 21% of the overall percentage students' needs, indicating that students require authentic materials for the development of their skills and language components, they need proficient language skills, they also require motivation, varied teaching methods and learning environments, and they need appropriate classroom management. In contrast, the target situation analysis accounts for 16% of the overall percentage, mainly due to the differing perceptions between students, department chairs, and teaching staff. In conclusion, students in the Digital Business department have specific needs accompanied by high motivation, which supports their attainment of good communication skills in their field, emphasizing the importance of aligning perceptions regarding the needs in developing an EAP course to achieve EAP learning objectives.

Optimal allocation of enterprise marketing resources based on hybrid parallel genetic algorithm and simulated annealing algorithm

Abstract Aiming at minimizing the use of marketing resources, this article establishes the mathematical model of marketing resources allocation, designs the algorithm of marketing resources allocation, and compares the examples. An improved heuristic algorithm considering tilt angle matching is proposed and used as a local search algorithm for enterprise marketing resources. We design an innovative optimization strategy that incorporates the concept of tilt angle matching to enhance the local search efficiency of enterprise marketing resource allocation. In addition, we have introduced a novel parallel grouping genetic algorithm (PGGA), which utilizes grouping coding and exon crossover to further enhance the search and optimization efficiency of the solution. PGGA is improved by using adaptive parameters to form IPGGA, which improves the efficiency and convergence speed of enterprise marketing resource allocation. The annealing function of the simulated annealing algorithm is improved, and a model is constructed to solve the problem of enterprise marketing resource allocation. Simulated annealing algorithm is introduced to solve the problem of marketing resource allocation, and the framework of simulated annealing algorithm is analyzed. To solve the problem of fast decay rate of simulated annealing algorithm, Doppler effect function is used to optimize the algorithm. This article mainly uses qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to conduct in-depth research on enterprise marketing resource allocation. It focuses on the planning and allocation of enterprise marketing resources. Through IPGGA-ISAA research and analysis of all kinds of data of enterprise marketing resources, the present situation, efficiency, and main problems of enterprise marketing resources allocation are discussed and analyzed more deeply. Compared with other algorithms, IPGGA-ISAA can better analyze the causes of problems and provide better marketing resource allocation schemes for enterprises.

NEEDS ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT STUDENTS USING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

In order to further comprehend the demands of students studying information systems while learning English, this study presents relevant facts. The focus of this research is investigating the students’ responses to the questions in sections 1) present situation analysis, 2) target situation analysis, and 3) learning needs. The design of this research is a survey using an integrated method. The sample of this research was 10 out of 53 second-year information systems students selected randomly. An online questionnaire survey was used in this study to gather data. Using a quantitative methodology, outcomes analysis was completed. The study's findings demonstrate the importance of English for future career support and competency enhancement. Students require more cutting-edge and visible audio-visual teaching techniques because of this.

Correction of Thermal Errors in Machine Tools by a Hybrid Model Approach

Thermally induced position errors are one of the main error sources on the workpiece caused by the behavior of the machine tool. In today’s industrial environment, the correction of thermal errors is usually based on simple regression approaches, where the characteristic diagrams for correction are generated experimentally. The performance of these approaches is only valid for the corresponding load regimes, which often results in insufficient correction quality in practical applications. Consequently, there is only a limited benefit or even a deterioration in machine behavior if the correction characteristic is based on an inapplicable load case compared to the initial experiment. Simulation-generated characteristic diagrams using finite element models solve this disadvantage, but do not answer the question about the choice of the right characteristic matching the current load situation, and, in addition, calculate very slowly. Structural model-based correction using reduced models, on the other hand, calculates quickly, but requires a high modeling effort for accurate correction. The approach, presented in this contribution, combines simulation-generated characteristic diagrams and a structural model-based decision algorithm for a new hybrid model in order to select the appropriate characteristic diagram for the present load situation in the control system. This paper presents the simulative characteristic diagram generation by a finite element model validated by experiments in a climate chamber and a validated structural model including the concept for the decision algorithm.

The present situation, issues and improved schemes of localizing poetry therapy in China

Poetry therapy is a psychological intervention that uses poetic language as the core of treatment and has developed into a more mature psychotherapeutic system in Western countries. With a wave of research, the localization of poetry therapy in China has achieved some success in terms of macro-theory, meso-practice and micro-empirical evidence. However, the existing researches still exhibit following issues which mainly refer to the inadequate deep integration and comparison researches. These two issues are respectively caused by the incomplete mechanism of Western poetry therapy and researchers’ insufficient attention on the adaptation of therapeutic content in the process of localization. Consequently, a double-loop model of the mechanism of poetry therapy based on the transformation of metaphorical meaning could help to alleviate the issue of inadequate integrated research. Meanwhile, a followed therapeutic content adjustment which based on treatment culture comparison could benefit to alleviate the issue of inadequate comparative research. These improved schemes could contribute to advancing the localization of poetry therapy in China and provide a reference for how contemporary psychotherapy research can utilize the traditional culture.

After Being Granted or Refused Asylum in Norway: Relational Migration Journeys among Afghan Unaccompanied Young Men

This article considers experiences of moving and dwelling in Europe among Afghan unaccompanied young men in the context of stringent migration, asylum, and settlement processes. The young men embarked as minors and arrived unaccompanied in Norway. There, their claims for asylum had radically different outcomes: some were granted international protection and others were refused asylum. The article sheds light on forms of relationality on migration journeys by focusing on relational selves and subjectivities regarding trajectories, processes of inclusion and exclusion, and family. Participants shared numerous challenges and struggles arising from their journeys, but also possibilities and transformations taking place alongside developmental changes and life transitions. While some attached meaning to experienced hardships and drew on a sense of direction, others spoke of exhaustion or inoculated themselves from an inability to pursue a direction they desired and saw as necessary for their lives. They made sense of their experiences relationally, relating to hopes and fears, idealised and longed for kinship ties and care, and the ongoing processes and positionings involved in shaping their present situations and imaginings of the future.

Short-term prediction of the power generation of wind turbines.

Since the erection of the first wind turbine in Hungary in 2001, the proportion of power generated from wind has increased considerably, furthermore an even faster growth is expected in the next years. However, the more widespread use of wind energy plays a role in the fact that deviations from the international exchange schedule are becoming more frequent. In this paper we summarize the present situation concerning the usage of wind power in Hungary, detail the results and the limitations of our investigations carried out on the public data of the meteorological forecasts that are the primary sources of power generation schedules of wind power plants and suggest possible improvements on the reliability of the schedules based on the forecasts.

Is Living Easier With Eyes Closed?

Blind peer review has become the gold standard of many scholarly disciplines. However, this seems like a paradox since openness is deeply embedded in the DNA of research. Over the last 30 years changes in the managerial paradigms of academia have also induced so many changes in the ecosystem of scholarly communication that many scholars describe the present situation as a crisis. Therefore, in light of the availability of new technologies and the changes in the scholarly communication ecosystems, it might be time to review how we assess research quality and address the paradox of the blindness of peer review.

Evaluation of master’s degree programmes in project and construction management: an agglomerative hierarchical clustering study

This study examines master's degree programmes in project and construction management in Turkey and the TRNC until 2022. It covers 16 master's degree programmes and represents their current status. The study groups courses to evaluate and develop the contents of the master's degree programmes. It creates course knowledge areas through course grouping and provides the numerical data necessary for the clustering process. The study clusters similar and related master's degree programmes using the AHC method and proposes new programme names for the classes obtained with AHC. This paper intends to serve as a guide for research on active master's degree programmes in project and construction management, to update and/or develop such programmes, and to evaluate the past and present situation for future studies.

Nearby art: A new type of public art practice in the Pearl River Delta, China

With the development and transformation of contemporary Chinese urban areas, the production mechanism, place, and form of expression of urban public art are rapidly evolving. At the same time, urban planning is accelerating the disappearance of the urban “nearby” as a buffer zone and innovation space. Taking the Pearl River Delta region in China, and in particular, the historic city of Guangzhou and the immigrant city of Shenzhen as examples, this paper analyzes how urban groups perceive the nearby environment through the action of art through the evolution of urban culture. This paper proposes “nearby art,” a term that refers to the art form in which urban individuals or small groups from different backgrounds subtly target social issues and practice locally in complex urban surroundings. The concept of nearby art is based on the examination of trends toward diversification in public art. First, groups with different backgrounds have been playing a unique role in public art. Second, the places where public art is situated has extended to diverse and mixed urban spaces. In addition, diverse ways of interacting with public art have enriched the forms of expression of public art. Through nearby art, both creators and participants can better reflect on their present situation in life and rebuild social relations through interaction. This kind of art is increasingly becoming an important part of residents’ daily lives as it creates a more visual and fluid life esthetic. Simultaneously, it is constructing and disseminating narrative elements within urban culture by uncovering and integrating the diverse cultural content.