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Traces And Criminal Trasology In Fighting Crime, Nuredin Lutfiu

UBT International Conference

Criminalistic traceology is not only a part of criminalistic technique, but it is also incorporated in tactics and methods. For example, tactical, cognitive, evidential and processing problems of traceology are not the object of the study of criminalistic technique. It means the word is about the multidimensional approach to an issue. Traceology deals with the problems of the mechanisms of representation, classification, search, retrieval, fixation, preservation, search and evaluation of traces. Traceology enables the solution of identification and diagnostic tasks. Traceology is divided into the procedure of searching for traces, providing traces, fixing traces and using them for discovery and …

The Importance Of Financial Literacy, The Inclusion Of Financial Education In The School Curriculum (Case Study: Kosovo), Ardian Uka, Valon Ismajli, Erzana Uka

UBT International Conference

The paper discusses the value of financial literacy and emphasises the importance of financial education inclusion into Kosovo's publicschool curriculum. The paper initially elaborates on the importance of financial literacy and then expands on its impact on people’s knowledge to become or maintain their financial stability and well-being. It is pointed out that understanding personal finance management can help people have a better connection with money and their finances. Research suggests that young people getting ready for adulthood should be encouraged to become financially literate to meet society's health and economic concerns. In this context, after observing the school curriculum …

Comparative Analysis Of Linear Regression And Random Forest For Property Price Prediction In Prishtina: Implications For Emerging Markets, Visar Hoxha, Veli Lecaj, Fuat Pallaska, Hazer Dana, Jehona Hoxha, Albana Shala

UBT International Conference

The objective of the research was to perform a comparative evaluation of Linear Regression and Random Forest for predicting property prices in Prishtina. The analysis utilized a dataset comprising 1,512 property transactions, employing metrics such as Mean Squared Error (MSE), Coefficient of Determination (R²), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) for evaluation. The study also included a variable importance assessment. After preprocessing and normalizing the data, both models were trained and evaluated. The findings indicated that the Random Forest model outperformed the Linear Regression model. The Variable Importance Test highlighted the distance from the central business …

Enhancing Real Estate Valuation In Emerging Markets: A Random Forest Approach In Prishtina, Visar Danca Hoxha, Albana Shala, Veli Lecaj, Fuat Pallaska, Hazer Dana, Jehona Hoxha

UBT International Conference

This study employs the Random Forest (RF) algorithm to forecast housing prices in Prishtina, analyzing 1,468 transactions from 2019 to 2023, using Python. It segments the data for optimal model training and validation, focusing on critical attributes like property area and proximity to key urban features. Performance is assessed through MSE, R², MAE, and RMSE, highlighting RF's accuracy. A variable importance test further elucidates the significant predictors of price, underscoring the impact of location and infrastructure. The study's implications extend to real estate valuation practices, offering a methodological framework for leveraging machine learning in emerging markets

Applying Lasso Regression For Property Price Prediction In Emerging Markets: An Empirical Study Of Prishtina's Real Estate Sector, Visar Hoxha, Albana Shala, Veli Lecaj, Fuat Pallaska, Hazer Dana, Jehona Hoxha

UBT International Conference

This study employs Lasso Regression (LR) to forecast apartment prices in Prishtina, analyzing a dataset of 1,468 transactions from the Kosovo Department of Property Taxes (2019-2023). Focusing on variables like distance to the central business district and apartment size, LR was selected for its ability to perform feature selection and regularization, applied using Python. The preliminary model included variables such as distance to central business district, distance from main road leading to central business district, size, floor, distance from bus stations, distance from ambulances, distance from schools, distance from green spaces, income status of inhabitants per apartment, and distance from …

13th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2024, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2024

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

Multicriteria Analysis For Identification Of Potential Urban Green Spaces In Gjakova (Kosova), Eli Binxhija, Edon Maliqi

UBT International Conference

Green spaces are essential for maintaining the quality of life. Due to rapid urbanization, they are rapidly disappearing in Gjakova. This study aims to automate the process of identifying the suitable areas for future urban green spaces in Gjakova city, considering multiple criteria, including: topographic, environmental and socio-economic. The study has integrated multi-criteria spatial analysis in Geographic Information System (GIS), in order to evaluate the suitability of the site selection of urban green spaces. It combines a number of factors in both data models (vector and raster), such as land use/land cover, elevation, slope, existing green areas, proximity to road, …

A Comparative Analysis Of Mathematical Domains And Computer Network Domains, Vesë Vrellaku, Hizer Leka

UBT International Conference

The connection between mathematics and computer science is essential for advancing the knowledge and technologies that shape our digital world. Mathematics provides foundational concepts in many areas of computer science, enabling the development of modern technology. This paper explores the similarities and differences between the concept of "domain" in mathematics and computer networks. While both fields use the term "domain" to indicate fundamental ideas, the contexts and applications vary significantly. In mathematics, domains refer to specific sets of values essential for analyzing functions and discovering patterns. In contrast, in computer networks, domains serve as organizational frameworks that manage resources and …

International On Architecture And Spatial Planning, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

International Conference On Computer Science, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

International Conference On Management Business And Economics, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

Pricing Variance Swaps For The Discrete Bn-S Model, Semere Gebresilasie

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

No abstract provided.

Algorithmic Reason-Giving, Arbitrary And Capricious Review, And The Need For A Clear Normative Baseline, Cameron Averill

University of Cincinnati Law Review

Federal agencies have caught the artificial intelligence (AI) bug. A December 2023 report by the Government Accountability Office found that twenty of twenty-three federal agencies surveyed reported using some form of AI, with about two hundred current use cases for algorithms and about one thousand more in the planning phase. These agencies are using algorithms in all aspects of administration, including rulemaking, adjudication, and enforcement. The risks of AI are well-documented. Previous work has shown that algorithms can be, among other things, biased and prone to error. However, perhaps no problem poses a more serious threat to the use of …

Rural Renting: An Empirical Portrait Of Eviction, Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Christopher J. Ryan Jr.

University of Cincinnati Law Review

In this Study, we examine eviction from the renter’s perspective. Specifically, we seek to understand what factors influence the eviction process—and the likelihood it will result in a judgment against a renter—once a property owner initiates legal proceedings. To this end, we used records from 202,572 eviction cases filed by landlords in Kentucky state courts. We employed statistical modeling to determine what impacted whether each case ultimately ended in a judgment of eviction against the renter.

Many of our findings were novel, and they were staggering. We found that, holding all else equal, those living in rural areas were at …

A Dynamic Damage Rate-Based Constitutive Model For Rock Damage, Meng Xiangzhen, Zhang Huimei, Li Yugen, Yuan Chao, Chen Shiguan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective A constitutive model is identified as the most effective method for describing the deformations and failure characteristics of rocks and characterizing their mechanical behavior. Developing the equation and constitutive model for the dynamic damage evolution of rocks based on changes in their damage rates under loading is an important part of rock mechanics. Methods To further investigate the whole process of rock deformations and failure under loading, rocks were divided into the damaged and undamaged parts via abstraction, with the latter bearing effective stress and the former bearing residual stress. This study established the equation and constitutive model based …

Mechanisms And Control Of Rock Bursts In Goaf-Side Roadways Under The Condition Of Thick And Hard Roofs In The Xinjie Mining Area, Inner Mongolia, Liu Wenchao, Zhao Yixin, Guo Jihong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods Rock bursts in mining roadways in deep coal mines under the condition of thick and hard roofs severely threaten the safe coal mining of the mining face. To meet this threat, this study, focusing on the No.3^-1103 mining face auxiliary transport roadway, a goaf-side roadway, in a typical deep mine of the Xinjie mining area, Inner Mongolia, analyzed the external dominant factors and internal driving sources for frequent rock bursts in the goaf-side roadway. Assuming the mechanical characteristics of the rock beam-foundation system, this study constructed mechanical models under loading before roof fracturing based on …

Effect Of Cadmium-Free Filler Metal On Mechanical Properties And Microstructure Of Pdc Cutters, Zhang Suhui, Yao Ningping, Liu Qingxiu, Liu Huan, Wang Dechuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective PDC bits are critical components of geological support equipment and play a vital role in advancing technology and improving efficiency in the coal industry. Currently, PDC bits are brazed using silver filler metals containing cadmium, a toxic and polluting element. This study introduces the use of environmentally friendly, cadmium-free filler metals for brazing PDC bits. Methods The study investigates the wetting mechanism between brazing filler metals and base materials, utilizing Ag-Cu-Zn series brazing filler metals containing high silver and Sn, Mn and Ni, and only Ni for flame brazing of PDC cutters and steel. The shear strength of different …

Pre-Service Teachers Conceptions Of Equity In Secondary Mathematics Education, Mariah Walton

Dissertations

This study investigated how pre-service mathematics teachers (PSMTs) understand equity-based pedagogies and apply equity-based pedagogical methods in their instructional planning. A central goal among educators is improving the academic achievement of racially minoritized groups, such as Black and Latinx students, who are often overlooked by traditional pedagogies. This goal has shaped the foundation of culturally relevant pedagogy and other equity-based teaching approaches. This research study focused on the intersection of equity-based pedagogical methods and secondary mathematics teaching and learning involving PSMTs in the third year of their teacher education program. Through an analysis of a discussion post assignment, a focus …

Altitude-Driven Variations In Chrysophycean Stomatocyst Assemblages: Implications For Climate Reconstructions In The Three Parallel Rivers Of Yunnan Protected Area, China, Yanling Li, Qi Liu, Yangdong Pan, Wanting Pang

Environmental Science and Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Area (TPRYPA) is in the core area of the Hengduan Mountains, characterized by paralleling alternately high mountains and canyons that led to significant vertical temperature variation. Developing a climate transfer function for this region is crucial for both biodiversity protection and enhancing our understanding of feedback mechanisms between low-latitude and high-altitude areas in the context of global climate change. We investigated the chrysophycean stomatocyst assemblages from surface sediments of 46 high mountain lakes (altitude: 3244 to 5043 m) in the TPRYPA to assess the suitability of cysts in prediction of climate variability in …

Rock Burst Hazard Evaluation Of Coal Mining Face Based On A Gaussian Mixture Model, Cui Feng, Li Yifei, Jia Chong, Lu Changliang, He Shifeng, Zhang Suilin, Tian Mengqi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Deep insights into the probabilistic information contained in the energy distribution of acoustic emission (AE) or microseismic events are significant for the rock burst hazard evaluation of coal mining face. Methods This study investigated No.40111 mining face of the No.4 coal seam at the Dafosi Coal Mine in Shaanxi Province. Using physical simulation experiments with similar materials, theoretical analysis, and on-site monitoring, this study investigated the evolutionary patterns of AE monitoring data during coal mining and illustrated the physical meaning of fluctuations in the probability distribution of AE energy. Accordingly, this study proposed an index model for the rock …

Comment Letter For Butte Reduction Works (Brw) Phase Ii Interim Demolition Plan Construction Drawings And Floodplain Encroachment Analysis (Dated September 3, 2024), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Board Of Trustees Minutes, Oct. 25 2024, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, October 25, 2024, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

School Safety In Rural Communities: A Qualitative Phenomenological Research Study, Tamara D. Nance-Bethea

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Many students in rural schools have negative school safety perceptions. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological research study was to investigate the school safety perceptions of students in rural elementary, middle, and high schools in a public school district in South Carolina. The school safety perceptions of students in grades three through twelve were investigated and examined.

The setting for this study took place in a rural school district in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Three schools in this district were utilized. Forty-three students participated in a short school safety interest survey. The survey provided basic information such …

Advances In Research On The Evolution Of Trans-Scale Discontinuous Structures During The Creeps Of Strongly Disturbed Coals, Zhang Liang, Wang Laigui, Ren Ting, Li Xiangchun, Gao Ke, Li Haitao, Zhao Shankun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods Disasters associated with surrounding rocks in roadways, such as time-dependent deformation failure and creep-induced rock bursts, severely threaten deep mines in China. These disasters, coupled with the impacts of deep mining and structural changes, render it urgent to explore the evolutionary patterns of trans-scale discontinuous structures during the creeps of strongly disturbed coals. This study systematically reviews the scale effects of coals' mechanical properties, the discontinuous structures and multi-physics field effects of coals, and the long-term stability, creep evolutionary patterns, and mechanical models of coals. It highlights the close correlation between discontinuous structures (including their fractures and …

Sedimentary Environments, Mechanical Properties, And Rock Burst Risk Identification Of Overburden In Deep Mines, Qiao Wei, Cheng Xianggang, Dou Linming, He Hu, Meng Xiangsheng, Ren Yangyang, Xiao Chong, Cai Jin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Disaster risk identification and prediction serve as a prerequisite for disaster control. An engineering geological environment is identified as the fundamental condition inducing dynamic disasters like rock bursts in mines. Exploring the sedimentary genetic mechanisms of engineering geological environments holds great significance for predicting rock burst risks. Methods With the Gaojiapu Coal Mine in the Binchang mining area, Shaanxi Province, as a case study, this study analyzed the engineering geological characteristics of rock masses under different sedimentary microfacies. Furthermore, it explored the deformation and failure characteristics of rocks in different sedimentary environments, along with the energy release patterns of …

An Experimental Study Of The Evolutionary Patterns Of Mechanical Properties Of Coals Under Multiple Mining Disturbances, Ouyang Zhenhua, Liu Yang, Li Chunlei, Shi Qingwen, Li Wenshuai, Yi Haiyang, Qin Hongyan, Zhang Ningbo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective In the mining process of coal mines, the cyclic loading and unloading effects caused by multiple mining disturbances can alter the mechanical properties of coals, serving as a significant cause of rock bursts. Revealing the response characteristics of crucial mechanical parameters and the damage mechanisms of coals can provide a basis for discriminating the impact-induced instability state, holding great significance for enhancing disaster prediction capabilities. Methods Quasi-static uniaxial cyclic loading and unloading experiments and the dynamic impact loading experiments on large-size coal-like specimens were combined to accurately capture the stress, strain, and acoustic emission responses during the experiments, thoroughly …

Evolutionary Characteristics Of Microcracks In Rocks Under Weak Dynamic Disturbance And Disaster Prevention And Control, Jiang Mingwei, Liang Yuntao, Feng Wenbin, Li Haitao, Zhou Rui, Guo Baolong, Liu Yang, Ma Ju

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective High stress with superimposed weak dynamic disturbance serves as a critical factor including rock bursts. However, the microcrack propagation characteristics and energy dissipation pattern of rocks under different disturbance amplitude, frequencies, and unloading ranges remain unclear, leading to a lack of technical support for rock burst prevention and control.Methods Based on the true triaxial unloading dynamic disturbance tests, this study analyzed the instability failure patterns of deep surrounding rocks under different disturbance amplitude (5, 10 MPa), frequencies (4, 10 Hz), and triaxial stress unloading (0, 12 MPa). Moreover, this study examined the characteristics of microcracks in rocks using …

Cite White Paper: Interdisciplinary Journeys Of Teaching And Learning In Computational Literacies: Collaborative Autoethnography Of Seven Teacher Educators, Ting Yuan

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

No abstract provided.