#Trend Intensity Index

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Mastering Market Momentum: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading with the Trend Intensity Index

Trend Intensity Index In the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, traders are constantly seeking tools and indicators to help them navigate the complexities of price movements. One such tool that has gained prominence among traders is the Trend Intensity Index (TII). In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of TII, its underlying principles, and how traders can…

[uselessandgay]

been studying the 2D:4D ratio thing more and have found that the longer the fourth digit is relative to the second, you are more likely to have to have the following correlated traits:

- ADHD (1)

- autism spectrum disorder (2)

- antisocial personality disorder (3)

- amphetamine use disorder (3)

given that the strongest indicator of a higher ring finger to index finger ratio is exposure to testosterone during fetal development and we know this is also true for gay male development, it is very likely correlated with homosexuality. as gay men tend to also have bigger dicks than average, I think this is also tied in during this period of development.

anyway, my point is that a bigger dick is probably also identifiable by looking at a man’s hands and seeing how much bigger the ring finger is. the development of male genitalia is intensely related to the level of DHT in utero; pregnant women on finasteride give birth to male babies with micropenises

these results are sometimes generalizable to other genders. it wouldn’t surprise me if it were still true but with less reliability, given that disorders classically associated with cisgender men are probably exacerbated by testosterone.

tl;dr: I hypothesize finger ratio is probably a stronger indicator for dick size than height or shoe size, but you’re also more likely to find an autistic homosexual too. like everything in life, it’s probably a trend but not a rule!

result: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3739583/

we’ve already known this for a decade 🙂‍↕️

my ring finger is almost a full knuckle longer than my index finger. how embarrassing

[anna-hawk]

Writer's Block Solution

BJ Rose x implied f!Reader

Summary: You write fanfiction and BJ helps with your writer's block in a very unexpected way.

Rating: E 🔞 // WC: 3,2k

Tags and Warnings: PWP, friends to lovers, very slight Dom/sub undertones, sweet guy turns dominant, unprotected sex, minor angst

A/N: So, I'm sick with the flu and that's when my brain gives me the weirdest ideas. I based this on a trend I saw a while ago on IG and just went with it. If you know the trend, you'll know what I mean while reading. If you don't, that's also fine, as it's a bit embarrassing anyway. In any case, it's silly and maybe BJ is a bit OOC, but who knows how he actually is in the bedroom, right? Right…

Read it on AO3

Reading through your latest paragraph, you huffed angrily, before you selected the whole thing and hit the back button. You drummed your fingers over the space next to the touchpad on your laptop as you thought, before sighing and starting a new paragraph. Again. Ten minutes later, and you were repeating the same process you had over the entire last hour and a half. 

“What’s got you this upset?”

Blowing out a loud breath through your lips, you lifted your eyes to your friend, staring at his tall form over the lid of the laptop. BJ was leaning against the door frame, one foot crossed lazily over the other as he looked at you, a dishtowel in one hand. He looked so domestic in his sweatpants and sweatshirt, added to the soft smile and that stupid dishtowel. He was nothing like the man you were trying your hardest to write about in your story. However, people were waiting for the next part, the smutty part, and your brain refused to come up with anything worthwhile. Any positioning you thought of came out wrong, the way the man was talking and seducing his partner felt off. They were supposed to kiss in an intense way before anything more happened, but you couldn’t even get that on paper. On screen. Whatever. 

“Writer’s block,” you muttered unhappily, going as far as crossing your arms in front of you like a sulking kid. 

Which was ironic, considering that you’d spent the afternoon over at BJ’s looking after Trey while BJ was out training his team. Since you worked from home, you had come with your laptop, and you’d spent the afternoon playing games with Trey or working while he did his own thing. Twenty minutes after BJ had come back, Trey’s best friend had pulled up with his dad to pick him up for a sleepover. Which had led to BJ inviting you to stay over for dinner. While he’d been in the kitchen, you’d excused yourself and sat back down on the living room couch with your story, hit by a bout of inspiration. Which had been kicked out the proverbial window as soon as you’d started writing. 

“Anything I can help you with?” BJ asked kindly, throwing the dishtowel over his shoulder. 

You stared at him and shrugged. BJ knew what kind of stories you wrote, something that had amused him to no end the first time you’d told him after he’d found your open laptop on your kitchen counter, a very explicit scene staring back at him. 

“Dinner’s ready, otherwise, so,” he elongated the last word and clapped his thigh. 

“Yeah, I … I don’t know. I’m just so close to getting it right.” You held your index and thumb close together to indicate that you only needed a little push. 

BJ observed you for a moment and nodded. 

“What’s it about? Are we getting to the good part?” he laughed softly and lifted his eyebrows meaningfully a few times.

You pursed your lips despite his try at humor, and nodded aggressively, which had BJ snorting. 

“‘kay, and what’s happening?” 

“Well…” you began, only to trail off with some wild hand gestures. “I want the moment to like, really build, you know? Make it intense. And…” You looked at BJ again, and tilted your head to the side thoughtfully. “Actually, they’re…”

You slid the laptop off your thighs and put it onto the couch next to you before you got up and walked over to BJ. He watched you approach with a curious expression, his shoulder still against the door frame. 

“Maybe if I get the right perspective, I could write about it better?” you commented thoughtfully, as you stopped in front of him. 

“Okay?” He said slowly, waiting you out. 

“Right, so, um, basically, what’s happening is that the main character is about to leave the room, but the guy blocks the way. They’re both a bit angry at each other because — never mind why — they just are, and…” you moved closer to BJ, like you wanted to cage him in, with your hand going to the wood behind his head. “He does something like that?” You explained awkwardly, feeling ridiculous and not as sexy as how you had envisioned the moment. 

BJ blinked at you for a beat, before he licked his bottom lip consideringly and nodded. A second later, he swiftly moved forward, forcing you back until you were the one hitting the door frame on the other side. One of his hands moved over your head, while the other one went into the pocket of his sweats. He was looming over you. BJ Rose, this kind and sweet dad of a man, was looming over you, his expression intense, his face only a few inches away from yours, as was the rest of his body. 

“Like this?” he asked softly. And when had his voice turned so husky? 

“Um,” you got out, your eyes wide as you realized how absolutely stupid you had been for asking BJ to act out such a scene with you. 

Because while BJ was nothing like the man you were writing about, you didn’t need him to be for you to have developed a giant crush months ago. Since then, you had never let on how you felt about him, since BJ probably only saw you as a friend, no matter how much time you spent together.  

“Does he do anything else? Or what happens next?” 

You locked eyes with him, but were unable to know what he was thinking. One thing was sure, he wasn’t laughing it off and was actually taking your situation seriously. 

“Well, the — um — the main character tries to — um — pull away. But he stops the movement and — and — you know — goes like this?” You tentatively lifted your hand and cupped the back of his head, his skin warm and the short hair at the base of his head feeling soft under your fingers. “But — you know — stronger?” You withdrew your hand, but were still unable to look away from his eyes. 

“‘kay, so let’s try?” he suggested far too calmly.

You blinked. Blinked again a few times and… Oh. Really? Well… It would be stupid to stop now, right? This could actually help you write later. Right? Swallowing, you nodded and moved into action. You pushed against his chest with both hands, sending him backwards a couple of steps, visibly catching him by surprise as you hadn’t told him exactly how the character pulled away. BJ was only thrown for a moment because his eyes sharpened, and he was back on you a fraction of a second later. You actually gasped as your back met wood again. What followed was the feeling of BJ’s hands on you, one going to your hip, while the other one went to the back of your neck like you had explained to him. His grip was strong and secure, letting you know that you had nowhere else to go. In the heat of the moment, you hadn’t realized that your hands had gone to grip onto the sides of his sweatshirt, your fingers clenched tight in the material, while your breaths came in short pants. Your next breath caught in your chest as the hand that BJ had over your nape, slid towards your jaw to tilt your head towards his, his lips now barely an inch away from yours. You were completely unable to move, not knowing what was acting and what was the truth. The way BJ was looking at you was so intense that you felt your stomach tighten in anticipation. He didn’t ask what came next, nor did you think that you would have been able to answer him if he had. As you briefly glanced at his lips, almost as if on reflex since they were so close, you saw BJ’s eyes fill with something that had you suddenly moving again. It only took your head leaning forward an inch to be able to press your lips to his. A moment later, BJ was pressing his whole body against yours as he kissed you back with an intensity and want that you hadn’t expected. Your arms went from his sides to around his neck, as his tongue slipped between your parted lips to slide against yours in a hot caress. The hand on your hip moved fully around your waist to pull you closer, while he pressed a knee between your legs. A high-pitched moan escaped you as he had you riding his thigh, while one of his hands vanished inside your pants to grab a fistful of your ass. Your mind was spinning at the way he was touching you, showing a more passionate side of him that surprised you but that you found you really enjoyed all the same. 

“That okay with you?” he then asked against your jaw, which had you bursting into a short and surprised laugh. 

There he was, the sweet and considerate guy that you had fallen for, still present underneath these more aggressive layers of need and lust. 

“Yes,” you breathed vehemently, before you moaned again as he kept you moving over his thigh and got a satisfied hum from him. 

“Wanna tell me what happens next in your story?”

You stared back at him, panting roughly just like he was, and licked your lips. 

“You tell me.” You decided then, knowing that whatever you’d had in mind until now, wouldn’t compete with what BJ might be thinking of. He had already surprised you quite a bit tonight. 

He gave you a thoughtful stare that only lasted for a second, before he smirked and had you facing the door frame an instant later. You caught yourself with your hands and gasped as BJ pulled and tugged at your clothes until you were standing fully naked in front of him, your bare back facing him. You didn’t have time to feel cold, since he pressed his front against your back, his erection pushing against you. His mouth landed on your shoulder and trailed all the way over to the other one, before it moved up your nape and finally down your spine. All the way down your spine. He pulled your hips back and started sucking and nipping at your ass as he ran a hand between your legs to reach for your entrance. He hummed against your skin at the wetness he found there and pushed two fingers inside you. Your hands tightened on the wood as you gasped and cried out, not having expected the move. With his fingers still inside you, BJ rose to his feet again to begin kissing along the side of your neck. As he withdrew his fingers from you and stroked over your sensitive flesh, his other hand moved to your front and found one of your nipples to gently pull at it. 

“BJ,” you breathed on a short gasp, your head thrown back. 

As if saying his name had triggered something in him, BJ grabbed you by the waist and turned you back to face him. He pushed you against the living room wall this time and cupped your face to kiss you deeply. You had barely taken a hold of his sweatshirt, when he fell to his knees before you and lifted one of your legs over his shoulder. Your mind didn’t have the time to process what was going on before BJ had his head between your legs and was taking you apart with his mouth and tongue. Your head thumped hard against the wall as it flew back from the intensity of the pleasure suddenly coursing through you. With a string of distorted expletives, you curled over him and sank your fingers into the longer hair at the top of his head. Between the whole surreal situation, his fingers on you just before and now his mouth, the leg still holding you up was already starting to tremble with an incoming orgasm. You repeated his name a few times on tiny breaths as your body was wrecked by tremors, but instead of sending you over the edge, BJ stopped altogether and stood again. You stared at him through heavy lidded eyes as you panted deeply, your eyes falling to his shiny lips.  

“Not like this,” he whispered roughly against your lips, only leaving a small kiss there before he had you moving again. 

Curling an arm around your waist, BJ pulled you further into the living room with a few short steps and made you sit on the edge of the sectional couch. BJ followed you down, one hand holding him up at the side of your head, while the other vanished between your bodies as he kissed you. Your legs wrapped around his hips on instinct, and a moment later, you felt his length pressing against your entrance. You moaned loudly into his mouth as your fingers gripped tightly onto his shoulders as he began to slip inside. As soon as he was fully settled, BJ pulled back and began thrusting his hips into yours again and again, never stopping as he drew short gasps and cries of pleasure out of you. 

After the shortest amount of time, your entire body began feeling overstimulated in all the best ways. You clung to him with everything you had as his powerful thrusts and his large body lying over yours had you finally reaching your climax. Your eyes shut tightly while your arms and legs squeezed BJ to you, which got a long grunt out of him as his hips kept moving sporadically. 

“Is this what you had in mind?” he rasped into your ear after your grip on him became less strong. 

“No,” you groaned, grabbing his hair as he frowned. “So much better.” You kissed him hard to show him just how much this meant to you.  

BJ smiled against your lips and slid you further up the couch so he could put a knee on it as he picked the pace up again. You kept kissing as he sunk into you over and over, until he had to break the kiss as he neared his own release, his eyes closing as he lost himself in the pleasure. You took the opportunity to watch him, how his brow furrowed, and his mouth parted on a long groan. Coming here today, you had been light years from thinking that you would be ending the day like this. 

You both breathed quietly for a minute, before BJ gently pulled away and stood at your side. Your heart sank as you realized that BJ was suddenly failing to make eye contact as he turned around to fix his clothes. You gingerly sat up, hoping to avoid making too much of a mess, and watched BJ heading towards the door leading to the hallway, where he retrieved your clothes and the dishtowel that had fallen to the floor at some point. 

“I’ll — uh — go check if everything’s still warm while you — um — yeah,” he said awkwardly, as he handed you the clothes before he went to check on dinner. 

Feeling like an idiot, you balled your clothes into your arms and quickly made it to the bathroom. You hurried through cleaning up and were back in the living room and in front of your laptop in a few minutes. The sounds of pans and cutlery came from the kitchen, and you glanced in its direction as you put your things away into the bag you’d brought with you earlier. You had a mind to simply bolt without saying anything, but what good would that be since you were neighbors? Never come out of your house again? Move away? With a fortifying intake of breath, you walked through the hallway and into the kitchen, where the island had been set for two. 

“Do you want me to leave?” You hadn’t meant to be that straightforward, but better rip the band-aid off quickly, right? 

BJ, who’d had his back to you, startled faintly and turned around. 

“No!” he said immediately, his eyes finally meeting yours again, before he sighed and started over at a lower volume. “No.”

“Listen, BJ, if you want us to pretend like this never happened, just say the word, okay? I didn’t mean to start anything when I asked for your help, but,” you stalled for a moment. “But you need to know that I didn’t just go with it because we were playing out a scene. I kissed you because… well… because it was you and… maybe…” you sighed and looked at your hands. “Anyway, you decide, okay?” 

You pulled the chair out from under the island and sat in front of your plate, waiting for BJ to do the same. 

“I don’t wanna pretend like nothing happened,” BJ started softly, remaining where he was. “I just thought I maybe went too far with everything.”

You lifted your eyes to him and saw him looking back with a troubled expression as he leaned against the stove. 

“Did I give you the impression that you did? Or that I wasn’t into everything you did a hundred percent?” you smiled faintly, between perplexed and amused by the difference between the BJ who’d known exactly what he wanted and how to push your buttons, and the BJ standing in front of you right now, back to his sweet self.

A small smile pulled at one corner of his mouth, which had you laughing in earnest. 

“Yeah, yeah, you go ahead and be smug.” You rolled your eyes good-naturedly. “Now, what about dinner? I had someone make me work up an appetite here.” 

BJ barked out a laugh and did as asked before taking the seat across from you. 

A while later, as you finished eating, BJ stared at the laptop sticking out of the bag you’d placed on the chair next to you.

“So… you think you have enough… footage to write this scene?”

The fork that you were in the midst of putting down, stopped briefly in its course at the question before you finally placed it on the plate. 

“Well.” You sat back against the chair and put on an exaggerated thoughtful expression. “I think I’ve got enough for this one, yeah… But, you know… I have several other stories planned. With more intense looming going on and arguments to be settled with make-up sex and… other things like that. Who knows… maybe I might need your help again… After all, I strive to be as accurate as possible.” 

BJ watched you with a smile that kept growing as you talked, his tongue peeking from between his teeth as he held back his laugh. His eyebrows dipped for a second in a would be serious expression. 

“That so, huh?” He got up and walked around the island, putting a hand on the back of your chair as he leaned over you. Loomed over you. “The things you’d do for your writing.”

Your teasing smile broke into an actual full on bright smile at his behavior. “Only the best for my audience,” you shrugged, before BJ leaned all the way down for a long kiss. 

Little mutal tags for @darlingshane @lucy-sky and @slavic-empress since this is a lesser known character and I know you guys appreciate him.

[allthegeopolitics]

America’s popularity as a global power is waning worldwide, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, according to the 2024 Democracy Perception Index published Wednesday (May 8). Canvassing some 63,000 respondents across 53 countries, the index summarizes attitudes toward democracy, geopolitics and global power players. America’s international reputation has taken a hit since early 2023, particularly in Muslim countries where Washington’s unwavering support of Israel in its war in Gaza has proven intensely divisive. Now, Europe is joining the trend.

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[pandemichub]

Please be aware, data not being collected does not mean there is no data. Reach out to your local representatives to push HARD for continued funding of waste water monitoring. It is the most reliable, and an incredibly vital resource. Without information about viral trends, it becomes quite uncertain how to proceed for the average person and for communities.

I posted an article awhile back about waste water monitoring finding quite potentially being in a precarious position. Furthermore this would lead to outbreaks and the general public being unawares and run afoul of horrible outcomes.

The work of aggregating and collating of data is being left to individuals, which is not only horrifying, unethical and well out of step with science based methods and guidance, but highly unusual given data is kept and provided for other illnesses, especially ones as severe and concerning as covid-19 (SARs CoV 2).

For the time being, I personally will be assuming transmission is moderate to high in addition to my sources. In the absence or great reduction of data and reports, greater estimations and assessment of made, and when only observations, assumed. Be as safe as you can everyone 💝 - Admin

Please be aware of what may no longer be offered, operating or an out of pocket cost. Masks, tests (all types), vaccines, remote options, COVID-19 tracking apps. Also be mindful of any local or nationwide level policies, proposals, news or trends that cite mask and other NPI removals, bans, stigma or efforts towards criminalization.

For the time being, the following resources remains invaluable:

https://biobot.io

It has come to my attention the person whose account is Laughter In Light has falsely claimed a prominent disability advocate encouraged or engaged in doxxing and slander with no demonstrable proof which has led to great harm. Laughter in light has provided some very helpful information throughout the pandemic. It is also important to be aware, critical and hold people into account for their actions, ideologies, commentary/statements and or stances. There are many other wonderful sources to inform oneself and stay up to date. - Admin

Provides regular updates on infectious diseases news

Sadly they don't have a website or any links I know of. Their Twitter is public however and can be viewed even without an account.

Give incredible analysis and updates on SARS CoV-2! Excellent medical and scientific communicator!

Stella has been amazing since the beginning and continues to be. Definitely worth following! Check out their link tree! They're also on Tiktok!

If anyone has any international resources for updates and tracking, please add it via reblog and I'll definitely share! - Admin

[falseandrealultravival]

About Disaster Intensity Points (PDI)

Japan is a country that is destined to face various disasters that easily threaten the lives of its citizens. Therefore, as an index for roughly evaluating the degree of disaster risk, PDI (Disaster Intensity Points: Points of

Introduce Disaster's Intensity).

（１）As a disaster

1. Typhoons (including tornadoes)

2. Earthquake (including fire and crushing)

3. tsunami

4. Volcanic eruption (including pyroclastic flow)

5. Torrential rain (including floods and debris flows)

6. heavy snowfall

7. thunderstorm

Set seven of

（２）All disasters are equal in the probability of causing fatalities. 　　

（３）From the case where the risk of disaster is almost zero (0) to the case where there will be fatalities (1),

Evaluate the degree of risk of each disaster in increments of 0.1, sum over seven items, and make it the PDI.

In this trial calculation, we will use Morishita's guess, but if we study the past disaster history, we can get a more accurate value.

Accidents (melt downs) at nuclear power plants are: 2. earthquake and 3. Since it cannot be ignored as a secondary disaster in the case of a tsunami, the raw data is doubled for these two disasters. (If there is a nuclear power plant in the area.) So the PDI will be a value up to 9.

(4) This time, the trial calculations are made on a prefecture-by-prefecture basis, but more detailed divisions may be necessary or even possible.

　　　The following is a trial calculation for the three prefectures.

Gunma Prefecture Niigata Prefecture Nagasaki Prefecture

1. Typhoon 0.2 0.2 0.8

2. Earthquake 0.2 0.8 0.5

3. Tsunami 0.0 0.8 0.8

4. Volcanic eruption 0.7 0.4 0.8

5. Torrential rain 0.2 0.6 0.8

6. Heavy snow 0.4 0.9 0.1

7. Thunderstorm 0.8 0.5 0.5

PDI 2.5 5.8 5.6

As a trend, PDI is low in inland prefectures without volcanoes, and conversely, in coastal prefectures with volcanoes.

It seems that the PDI will be high. Here, Nagasaki Prefecture does not have a nuclear power plant, but in view of the fact that there is a Genkai Nuclear Power Plant in Saga Prefecture, which is closely related to the neighboring prefecture, it is assumed that Nagasaki Prefecture also has a nuclear power plant.

Although Morishita regards "war" as a type of "disaster", it was not reflected in this PDI calculation. In addition, areas with many buildings that pose a problem due to the problem of disguised seismic strength naturally receive a high score for damage caused by an earthquake. In any case, modern “man-made disasters (man-made disasters)” are large in both quality and quantity.

[zenotis]

What are the best IT skills to learn in 2023 to get an IT job in California [ Updated ]

It turned out that among the most frequently mentioned talents in job descriptions for IT jobs in California were IT abilities such as digital literacy, data analytics, and data visualization.

In today's fast-paced business landscape, digital transformation takes center stage. It encompasses a wide array of endeavors, including embracing the boundless potential of cloud technology, enhancing and modernizing IT infrastructure, and crafting sophisticated data and analytics strategies to steer informed decision-making.

Companies are actively seeking experienced professionals well-versed in the precise skills required to drive technological and business objectives forward.

The caliber of skills has improved over time, which is a consistent trend. It takes more than being proficient in a given field to compete in the talent market. On a CV, prospects might stand out from the competition if they have practical IT abilities. Find out which abilities are likely to be in demand through 2023 and beyond.

Basic programming

Even for non-tech jobs, the fundamentals of programming are frequently in demand. Even with a basic understanding of programming, you'll be able to read other people's code, create your simple programs and algorithms, and gain a deeper comprehension of the lifespan of an IT project.

Being able to program is similar to being able to bead, so you can learn new technologies using the languages you've already mastered. The ability to think abstractly and conceptually, which is necessary for many vocations, is another skill that may be developed through programming.

An index states that the top five programming languages in September 2021 will be as follows:

C- It is widely used in the creation of desktop applications for the Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.

Python- Managers, analysts, and marketers often use this phrase in non-tech business settings. They use Python to work with data in databases, tables, and even Excel macros.

Java- A language used by everyone to create websites and mobile apps. Java is used to create the majority of Android applications.

C++- A widely used technique for games and graphically intensive software like photo and video editors.

C#- One of the best languages for creating desktop apps and video games.

The index is determined by how many results for programming language queries there are on search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo!, MSN, Wikipedia, etc. Thus, programming languages are rated higher as a result of the increased usage of the language and solution searching by programmers.

Low-code platforms

By 2024, it is expected that low code would account for 65% of all software development activities.

Modern software development tools are complex, therefore low-code application platforms (LCAP) like Mendix, Quixey, and Microsoft PowerApps are an alternative. Low-code platforms allow developers to create straightforward business applications with no coding expertise and a tech mindset.

Since creating software takes careful design and upkeep, low-code platforms can be a lifesaver for managers, marketers, and any other users that lack programming abilities and want to construct and update a codebase without running the risk of destroying something. Low-code development thereby enables cost savings from IT outsourcing and frees up IT departments.

UI/UX design

To design effective and user-friendly digital products, an in-depth research is required, as is a grasp of the target audience. Leave those responsibilities to the experts, but learn the fundamentals of UI/UX design at the very least to maintain the dialogue with them.

Consider this: most marketing campaigns are built on digital assets like landing pages, websites, mobile apps, and social media. It's crucial for those who aren't UI/UX designers to stay up to date on the most recent developments in this sector and be able to articulate their ideas to those who are.

Data Engineer

Data engineering, in its simplest form, combines the skills of various IT specialists, including software engineers, Big Data developers, data analysts, and cloud computing engineers. The fundamental activities of data engineering in a corporation that produces enormous amounts of data from various sources are as follows:

Gathering and arranging the data

Combining and evaluating various data formats that were gathered from various sources.

Enhancing the storage of data.

Lowering data storage expenses to maximize the budget for the company.

Python, SQL, Java, Scala, cloud computing services like Amazon Web Services (AWS), and big data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka are essential skills for a data analyst. The fundamentals of distributed systems, as well as knowledge of algorithms and data structures, are also requirements.

Data visualization

Numerous studies have proven that the human brain processes visual information more effectively and increases people's confidence in the material being presented.

The effectiveness of data visualization in a business setting cannot be disputed. For instance, research demonstrates that employees are 28% more likely to find timely information in firms that use visual data recovery solutions than in those that just use controlled reporting and dashboards.

Because of this, the demand for data visualization abilities is rising in the modern workforce. Data visualization is a crucial component of data analytics that enables companies to assess information critically and present it in a comprehensible fashion.

Some of the most popular data visualization tools for marketers, managers, business analysts, and other professions that require working with a significant amount of data are Tableau, Google Data Studio, PowerBI, Datawrapper, and Infogram.

Video editing 

The time when TV and media production had exclusive rights to create videos has long since passed. To promote their goods and services in 2021, 86% of firms turned to video marketing. Videos are used today throughout all sectors of society for a variety of objectives, including marketing, staff development, client onboarding, and presentations.

The widespread use of videos in virtually every part of the business has increased the demand for individuals with expertise in producing scripts and scenarios for films, as well as SEO optimization for higher rankings.

CRMs

An effective sales process is built on the use of customer management software (CRM). Businesses require a 360-degree picture of their target audience, touchpoints, purchase behavior, and customer experience since customers are growing more demanding.

Because of this, managerial and marketing job descriptions increasingly emphasize the importance of having a basic understanding of CRM software. According to the CRM Software Research by G2, 73% of sales managers use CRM software. CRM tools are used by marketing teams 46% of the time, and customer care teams 45% of the time.

Product management

Product managers are typically the front-line representatives of newly produced goods and services. From the concept stage, till the product is released on schedule, they guarantee product success. To do that, they need a variety of capabilities, including strong project management abilities, a deep understanding of the software development process and a business domain, as well as communication, business analysis, and marketing fundamentals.

The majority of product managers agree that a product manager is a jack of all trades. According to respondents in a recent poll, the two biggest issues they face as product managers are a shortage of time (50,8%) and a lack of clarity around their roles (35,0%).

But there is no denying the importance of a product manager. Given that 81% of businesses track the performance of their products, it is obvious that either hiring professionals with product management skill sets or dedicating a full-time position to a product manager is very necessary.

You won't find any ordinary competencies on this list of in-demand IT skills for 2023 and beyond. Businesses need professionals with a strong understanding of digital technologies as they adopt a more data-driven strategy for employee development, marketing, and other crucial operations. So that you can stay ahead of the competition tomorrow, embrace these changes today.

Zenotis technologies is the fastest-growing talent acquisition company in the US and India. It provides various IT jobs in California and various parts of the US. For more detailed information about IT positions and other positions check out their website.

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Alternative Sweetener Market - Forecast (2022-2027)

The Alternative Sweetener Market Size is estimated to reach$7.5 billion by 2027 and it is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period of 2022-2027. Alternative sweetener is a sugar substitute that can be used as food additives to enhance and sweeten various foods and beverages. Furthermore, alternative sweeteners have a higher sweetness level than normal sugar, they are utilized at lower concentrations. Owing to their overall taste and low-calorie content, these sweeteners such as high fructose syrup, High-intensity sweeteners and low-intensity sweeteners are used to substitute sucrose (sugar). Alternative sweeteners are commonly used in food and beverage goods, bakeries and confectionery and can also be used to substitute sugar in nutritional supplements to reduce calories and carbohydrates. Soft drinks, powdered drink mixes, baked goods, sweets, puddings, tinned foods, jams and jellies and dairy products are all examples of processed foods that contain alternative sweeteners. In the home, alternative sweeteners are used to improve the appearance, color, flavor and texture of food. Alternative sweeteners have a reduced glycemic index, meaning they have no effect on insulin levels after consumption and are thus used as a low-calorie food ingredient. Alternative sweeteners are made from a variety of natural and non-natural sources such as sucralose, aspartame and saccharin and are widely employed in a variety of applications, including dairy products, bakery items and medications. Low-calorie sweeteners are preferred by diabetics and obese people as they have a lower sweetness quotient than sugar. Increased use of alternative sweeteners in the food processing industry is propelling the growth of the Alternative Sweetener industry, as well as brand awareness advertising by manufacturers, are the fundamental reasons for enhancing the Alternative Sweetener Market size during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Alternative Sweetener Market Report Coverage

The “Alternative Sweetener Market Forecast (2022-2027)" by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Alternative Sweetener Market.

By Product Type: High Fructose Syrup, High-Intensity Sweeteners, Low-intensity Sweeteners and Others.By Application: Food & Beverages (Bakery, Confectionery, Beverages, Dairy), Pharmaceuticals and Others.

By Source: Natural, Synthetic and Others.

By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, E-commerce websites and Others.

By Geography: North America (the U.S., Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom (U.K.), France, Italy, Spain, Russia and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Asia Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Columbia and Rest of South America) and Rest of the World (the Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

Geographically, North America held a dominant market share in the year 2021 due to the trend of healthy food.

Higher consumption of beverages, bakery and confectionery products owing to a busy lifestyle, changing dietary habits and the increasing demand for low-calorie food without foregoing the sweetness in their food along with changing preferences of consumers will help the market's growth during the forecast period of 2022-2027. However, Increased awareness of the consequences of excessive sugar consumption and the rising prevalence of diabetes around the world may stymie the market. Also, strict government regulations related to sweeteners and the fact that the over-consumption of alternative sweeteners is harmful to the body may hamper the industry's demand. 

A detailed analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats will be provided in the Alternative Sweetener Market Report.

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Alternative Sweetener Market Segmentation Analysis - by Type

Alternative Sweetener Market based on types can be further segmented into High Fructose Syrup, High-Intensity Sweeteners, Low-intensity Sweeteners and Others. The High-Intensity Sweeteners segment held a dominant Alternative Sweetener Market share in the year 2021. Food additives known as high-intensity sweeteners (HIS) are sugar substitutes that resemble the taste of sugar. These sweeteners have a calorie value ranging from 0 to 4 Kcal/gm and are used as flavor enhancers in food and beverage products. To address the need of health-conscious consumers, HIS is utilized as a diet sugar. Furthermore, after it is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, it can be utilized as a food additive (FDA). It can also be used commercially after receiving approval from the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) organization, which is particularly important in North America and Europe. For instance, Sweden would launch its new natural sweetener in October 2021, as part of its "high-intensity sweeteners" product portfolio. Small amounts of ultra-sweet taste protein were discovered in West African plants known as Oubli. Also, awareness & brand promotion by key manufacturers increase the Alternative Sweetener industry's strength in the forecast period.However, the High Fructose Syrup segment is expected to grow at the quickest rate between 2022 and 2027, with a CAGR of 5.9%, owing to its distinct taste. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from a modified type of corn syrup that is utilized in the food and beverage industry as an alternative to sucrose. Wet milling is a method of producing high fructose corn syrup from corn. HFCS is more stable than granulated sucrose and works well in acidic beverages. It is also easier to carry, handle and mix attributed to its liquid property. The US Food and Drug Administration, on the other hand, has designated high fructose corn syrup as "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) (U.S. FDA). HFCS has been widely adopted by U.S. food manufacturers owing to its advantages over granulated sucralose. For instance, it is easy to supply and handle and has good stability. Such use of High Fructose Corn Syrup helps to boost the market of the Alternative Sweetener industry over the forecast period.

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Alternative Sweetener Market Segmentation Analysis - by Application

The alternative Sweetener Market based on the application can be further segmented into Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals and Others. The Food & Beverages segment held a dominant Alternative Sweetener Market share in the year 2021. Alternative sweeteners are commonly used in food and beverage goods, bakeries and confectionery and can also be used to substitute sugar in nutritional supplements to reduce calories and carbohydrates. During the forecast period, an increase in demand for low-calorie sucralose sweeteners in the food and beverage industry is likely to drive market expansion globally.However, pharmaceutical use of alternative sweeteners is expected to grow at the quickest rate between 2022 and 2027, with a CAGR of 6.1% owing to its use in capsules & tablets to assist appearance and ease of transport & storage. The sugar-coated tablet is protected from the damaging effect of air & moisture & it is easier to swallow owing to its improved flavor. In syrup, alternative sweeteners are used to mask the unpleasant taste of active ingredients & to maintain viscosity. Alternative sweeteners are also used in syrup to boost instant energy in cold & flu & also sugar extends the shelf life of the product. Such factors boost the pharmaceutical segment in the forecast period.

Alternative Sweetener Market Segmentation Analysis - by Geography

The Alternative Sweetener Market based on Geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and the Rest of the World. North America held a dominant Alternative Sweetener Market share of 36% in the year 2021. This is attributed to reasons like the presence of key market players and their product developments. Key manufacturers are promoting their products in innovative ways. Manus Bio, for example, launched the next generation "Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener" in April 2021 in the United States under its iconic brand NutraSweet Naturals. To enjoy in everyday life, a plant-based sweetener with zero calories and 100% pure-tasting sweetness. The product has no aftertaste and can aid people who are trying to reduce weight quickly. The increased knowledge of the negative consequences of excessive sugar consumption is the primary driver of market expansion. As a result, there is greater potential for low-calorie sweeteners, particularly in bakery, beverage and dairy applications. Beverages are the most popular, followed by bakery, confectionery and dairy products. Splenda, Sweet'N Low, Stevia in the Raw and Equal are the favored brands of alternative sweeteners, according to the US Census Bureau. Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR over the forecast period 2022-2027. Attributed to the prevalence of a diverse range of suppliers and manufacturers, this region presents the profitable potential for important manufacturers. Furthermore, a high rate of economic growth, a rise in spending power and the creation of new dietary habits, such as the use of low-calorie diet beverages and sodas, are all contributing to market expansion.

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Alternative Sweetener Market Drivers

The Rise in Health-Conscious Consumer is a Key Factor Driving the Market Growth.

The market for alternative sweeteners is expanding owing to an increase in health concerns, as well as an increase in the incidence of diabetes and obesity. Increased demand for low-calorie sweeteners and an increase in the obese population, particularly in emerging countries, are driving market expansion. In addition to monk fruit extract, users use stevia extract, a sweetener obtained from the leaves of the stevia bush. According to WHO 2020, there are 422 million people suffering from diabetics 2020 and 1.5 million deaths are attributed owing to diabetics. With such increasing diabetes prevalence, people prefer alternative sources of sweeteners to avoid health risks. Low-calorie sweeteners are preferred by diabetics and obese people owing to their having a lower sweetness quotient than sugar. During the projected period, the global alternative sweeteners market is expected to develop owing to an increase in demand for healthy and low-calorie foods and beverages.

Application of Alternative Sweeteners in Various Industries is Propelling the Market Growth.

Alternative Sweeteners are used in various industries like the food & beverage industry in various beverages, juice, jam, jelly, cream, bakery-confectionery, diary, frozen dessert & others; in pharmaceutical & nutraceuticals in for preparation of anti-biotic & cough syrup to hide odor and taste of active ingredients and other compounds in formulations; in animal feed to enhance taste and mask unwanted odor in pet food and others. In 2020, the United States consumed 14.7 million metric tonnes of sweetener ingredients. Such an increase in consumption propelled the Alternative Sweetener Market size growth in the forecast period.

Alternative Sweetener Market Challenges 

The Overall Market Growth Has Been Hampered by Product Combinations that Equivocally Place Alternative Sweeteners Against Natural Sugars.

To combat sugar compositions, multiple components are required. As a result, holistic techniques to reduce sugar content while still harmonizing taste must be pursued. Formulators, for example, must combine stevia leaf extracts with erythritol to create sugar-free goods that fulfill consumer expectations. Sugar and artificial sweetener prices are 269.04 % more in 2022 than they were in 1977, according to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (a $1.83 difference in value). Tate & Lyle will unveil new SWEETENER VANTAGE sweetener solutions design tools in July 2020 to assist formulators in creating sugar-free food and beverages using low-calorie sweeteners. Furthermore, a study has yielded a number of results that are further inhibiting market expansion. When taste receptors are exposed to other sweeteners or natural sugars, they react in the same way and the need can sometimes outweigh the health benefits. When we eat high-sugar foods, the brain sends out signals; however, there is no actual sugar in alternative sweeteners and the body creates insulin to offset the lack of a potential glucose molecule. As a result, the body begins to build insulin resistance over time. Finally, alternative sweeteners have been heavily processed with substances that can have negative health consequences. For example, intestinal health can deteriorate, resulting in obesity. Alternative sugar's negative health effects may stifle Alternative Sweetener Market size expansion over the projection period.

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Alternative Sweetener Industry Outlook

Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the Alternative Sweetener Market. The top 10 Alternative Sweetener Market companies are:

Archer Daniels Midland Company

American Sugar Refining Inc.

Cargill, Incorporated

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

GLG LIFE TECH CORP

Heartland Food Products Group

Ingredion Incorporated

PureCircle

Tate & Lyle PLC

Zydus Wellness Ltd.

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Dim September Arrives: Why Are U.S. Stocks and Gold the Best Investment Opportunities?

After recording the worst weekly performance since March 2023, the S&P 500 Index finally saw a rebound during Monday’s trading session, with all 11 sectors posting gains. Among the heavyweight stocks, only Google (GOOG) and Oracle (ORCL) fell.

Looking back over the past 96 years, the S&P 500 Index (SPX500) has frequently recorded losses in September. According to Dow Jones Market Data, the probability of a decline in September is as high as 56%, with the average decline for the month ranking at the top, followed closely by February and May.

Therefore, due to sector rotation and cyclical influences, September has become a golden opportunity for savvy investors to position themselves. This week, investors will focus on the U.S. inflation data for August and the second round of debates between U.S. presidential candidates.

This debate will be the first direct confrontation between new Democratic representative Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Analysts predict that both candidates will further reveal their governing agendas, which will lead to more intense market pricing, potentially driving the September effect.

From a technical perspective, the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index have both rebounded at support levels but remain trapped in downward channels, providing potential trend trading opportunities for traders.

In the commodities sector, gold (XAUUSD) has been affected by the weakening Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar. The recent positive news of the People's Bank of China resuming gold import quotas has been overshadowed, leading to a range-bound performance in gold prices. If this precious metal does not find support from Wednesday's U.S. inflation data, it could face the possibility of a downward breakout from an ascending wedge pattern.

Overall, if September follows historical patterns and records a decline, this month could become the best time for many investors to position themselves across various asset classes.

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「 ✦ Criminology: Tools of the Trade✦ 」

i am not familiar with specific physical tools that may be implemented, but research methods and databases has been covered in my classes already, so here is what i have to offer you today.

╰┈➤ Databases

↪ Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) - "a national public health surveillance system that tracks drug-related emergency department visits and deaths in the United States. The system collects data on drug-related medical emergencies and deaths from a variety of sources, including hospitals, medical examiners, and coroners. The purpose of DAWN is to provide information on drug use trends and the impact of drug use on public health and safety."

↪ Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM) - "a research program that collects data on drug use and drug-related criminal activity among individuals who have been arrested and booked into jail. The program is designed to provide information on the prevalence of drug use and abuse among individuals involved in the criminal justice system."

↪ National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) - "a victimization survey that collects data on the frequency and nature of crimes that are not reported to law enforcement. The survey is conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and includes a sample of households and individuals. The NCVS provides valuable insights into crime victimization patterns and trends."

↪ National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) - "a more detailed crime reporting system that provides a comprehensive view of crime incidents. It captures more data than the UCR, including information on the victim, offender, and the circumstances surrounding the crime. The NIBRS is being adopted by law enforcement agencies across the country and is expected to replace the UCR as the primary crime reporting system."

↪ Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) - "the longest-running and most widely used crime reporting system in the United States. It collects data on seven index crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. The UCR provides an overview of crime trends and patterns at the national, state, and local levels."

↪ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS - "The purpose of crime mapping is to provide researchers and law enforcement agencies with a better understanding of the spatial patterns of criminal activity in a given area. Methodology and data collection process for crime mapping involve the collection of crime data and the use of GIS software to display the data in a visual format. Crime data can be collected from a variety of sources, such as police reports, victim surveys, and self-report surveys. Once the data is collected, it is geocoded, or assigned a geographic location, using a global positioning system (GPS) or address information."

╰┈➤ Research Methods

↪ Participant Observation -

"Complete observation – In this form of participant observation, the researcher is completely removed from the activity they are observing. All of the individuals they interact with are fully aware that they are a researcher conducting observation, and that may inform their willingness to interact with the researcher."

Participation and observation – In this form, the researcher is participating alongside the subjects of their research, while making it known that they are a researcher conducting observation."

Covert participation – This is the most discreet form of participation, wherein a researcher does not publicize the information that they are conducting research. Generally, the intent is to enter a community as a peer and observe internally in order to then report their findings after the fact. "

you are likely familiar with this method of research if you have any experience in the science field, as this method (i believe, don't quote me) originates from there. This method allows for options when it comes to research and more direct monitoring.

↪ Intensive Interviewing - "a form of interview wherein the researcher uses primarily broad, open-ended questions in order to obtain in-depth information about the interviewee's experiences, thoughts, reactions, and feelings." I believe this is the method that gets represented in media as a doctor with a pocket watch asking you to revisit the past. I would say that's not entirely accurate. In my mind, these interviews are similar to therapy in that they want you to revisit an event or time period, but I would say they aren't as wishy-washy as TV would like you to believe.

↪ Focus Groups - "generally entail a largely unstructured group interview, in which the interviewer actively encourages interaction and discussion among participants. This is largely relevant when considering policy matters or perception of crime, as the interviewees do not have to be particularly affected by the subject matter at hand. One fault of this method is that it can be largely unrepresentative, and individuals' participation can be influenced or changed by the input of others in the room. Researchers can often mitigate this by conducting multiple focus groups and comparing the various outcomes and discussions."

↪ Case Studies - "One significant difficulty pertaining to research in the criminological sphere is the inability to conduct experiments. As with some other fields, the scope of criminological issues is so broad that it is nearly always impossible to conduct experiments pertaining to policy (i.e. it would be unethical to subject prisoners at random to higher levels of freedom than others for the sake of experiments, or sentence prisoners at random to longer sentences to observe the effects of increased captivity). Therefore, a common method used to analyze policy practices are case studies and historical examples. These can be local in a specific jurisdiction, on any scale up to and including international treaties. These case studies aid researchers to determine and anticipate potential outcomes of specific policy proposals." If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a case study, in very simplified terms, it is a record of an event. As the quote states there are lots of ethical concerns when dealing with criminology, but if someone made the lapse in judgement and conducted an experiment anyway, we can use that case study to gather data.

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Surface Modifications of Carbon Fibers with Different Graphitization Indexes to Produce Cu/Carbon Fiber Composites by Electroless Process- Crimson Publishers

Surface Modifications of Carbon Fibers with Different Graphitization Indexes to Produce Cu/Carbon Fiber Composites by Electroless Process- Crimson Publishers

Copper/carbon fiber (Cu/CF) composites by electroless Cu deposition were studied on carbon fibers (CF) produced at three different heat treatment temperatures (HTT) of 1000, 1500, and 2000 °C. The HTT control led to different CF graphitization indexes that influenced their chemistry surfaces. As a consequence, the electrochemical and chemical pre-treatments of the CF played distinct role by forming different oxygen functional groups also influencing the Cu deposition. CF substrates as well as Cu/CF composites were analyzed by Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. FTIR results revealed that both pre-treatments promoted CF surface modifications concerning the OH stretching vibrations for the three HTT studied. Nonetheless, the OH stretching vibration was more intense for all electrochemically pre-treated CFs. Moreover, the C-O and C=O stretching vibrations also appeared for the electrochemically pre-treated CF1000. Cu electroless deposition showed a strong dependence on the CF microstructure acquired after the HTT as well as on the pre-treatment step. The electrochemical pre-treatment was mandatory to obtain metallic Cu deposits on CF substrates. Regarding the nitrate electrochemical reduction, Cu/CF composites obtained from electrochemically treated CFs showed the nitrate reduction to nitrite followed by ammonia formation.

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Grey Cast Iron Prices | Pricing | News | Database | Index | Chart | Forecast

 Grey Cast Iron Prices, a widely utilized material in the manufacturing sector, is distinguished by its high carbon content, which imparts a characteristic gray appearance when fractured. The unique properties of grey cast iron make it a preferred choice for many industrial applications, from engine blocks to machinery components. Its composition, primarily consisting of graphite flakes, imparts excellent machinability, damping capacity, and wear resistance. This has driven a consistent demand in various markets, influencing the prices of grey cast iron.

Understanding the pricing dynamics of grey cast iron involves a multifaceted analysis of several factors. Firstly, raw material costs play a crucial role. The prices of iron ore and other alloying elements, such as carbon and silicon, directly impact the production cost of grey cast iron. Fluctuations in the global iron ore market, driven by factors like geopolitical tensions, mining regulations, and supply chain disruptions, can lead to significant variations in grey cast iron prices. For instance, a surge in iron ore prices due to increased demand from emerging economies or supply constraints from major producers can escalate the cost of grey cast iron.

Energy costs are another significant determinant of grey cast iron prices. The smelting process to produce cast iron is energy-intensive, requiring substantial amounts of electricity and fuel. Therefore, changes in energy prices, whether due to policy shifts, natural disasters, or market trends, can influence the overall cost structure. For example, rising electricity prices in key manufacturing hubs could lead to increased production costs, thereby elevating the market prices of grey cast iron.

Get Real Time Prices for Grey Cast Iron: https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/grey-cast-iron-1347Labor costs also contribute to the pricing of grey cast iron. The foundry industry, where grey cast iron is produced, is labor-intensive. Wages, benefits, and other labor-related expenses can vary significantly across different regions, affecting the competitiveness and pricing of grey cast iron. In countries with higher labor costs, manufacturers may pass on these expenses to the end consumers, resulting in higher prices. Conversely, regions with lower labor costs may offer more competitive pricing, impacting the global market dynamics.

Technological advancements and production efficiency are crucial in determining grey cast iron prices. Innovations in casting technology, improved furnace efficiency, and better quality control measures can enhance productivity and reduce wastage, thereby lowering production costs. Manufacturers who invest in modernizing their facilities and adopting cutting-edge technologies can offer grey cast iron at more competitive prices, influencing market trends.

Environmental regulations and compliance costs are increasingly affecting the pricing of grey cast iron. Stringent environmental standards aimed at reducing emissions and minimizing industrial waste have led to higher compliance costs for manufacturers. Investments in pollution control technologies, waste management systems, and sustainable practices can increase operational expenses, which may be reflected in the final prices of grey cast iron. Additionally, regions with more stringent environmental regulations might see higher production costs, impacting their competitiveness in the global market.

Market demand and supply dynamics are fundamental to the pricing of grey cast iron. Economic conditions, industrial growth, and infrastructure development drive the demand for cast iron products. In periods of economic expansion, increased construction activities, automotive production, and machinery manufacturing can lead to higher demand for grey cast iron, pushing up prices. Conversely, during economic downturns or reduced industrial activity, demand may decline, leading to price reductions. Supply factors, such as the capacity of foundries, availability of raw materials, and efficiency of supply chains, also play a crucial role. Any disruptions in the supply chain, whether due to natural disasters, logistical challenges, or geopolitical issues, can lead to supply shortages and subsequent price increases.

Global trade policies and tariffs are external factors influencing grey cast iron prices. Trade agreements, import-export restrictions, and tariffs imposed by governments can affect the cost structure of grey cast iron. For instance, tariffs on imported raw materials or finished cast iron products can increase production costs and market prices. Conversely, favorable trade policies and agreements can enhance market access and competitiveness, potentially stabilizing or reducing prices.

The competitive landscape of the foundry industry impacts grey cast iron prices. The presence of numerous manufacturers, ranging from small-scale foundries to large multinational corporations, creates a competitive market environment. Companies strive to differentiate themselves through pricing strategies, quality improvements, and customer service. Competitive pricing pressures can lead to price variations as manufacturers aim to capture market share.

Economic indicators, such as inflation rates, currency exchange rates, and interest rates, also influence the pricing of grey cast iron. Inflationary pressures can increase production costs, including raw materials, energy, and labor, leading to higher prices. Currency fluctuations can impact import-export costs, especially for manufacturers relying on imported raw materials or exporting finished products. Interest rates affect the cost of capital and financing for production activities, indirectly influencing pricing strategies.

In conclusion, the prices of grey cast iron are determined by a complex interplay of factors, including raw material costs, energy expenses, labor costs, technological advancements, environmental regulations, market demand and supply dynamics, global trade policies, competitive landscape, and economic indicators. Understanding these factors is crucial for stakeholders in the foundry industry to navigate the market effectively and make informed decisions. As the industry continues to evolve, staying abreast of these influencing elements will be essential for predicting and managing price trends in grey cast iron.

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Asset Management Company in India: An Overview

Asset Management Companies (AMCs) play a pivotal role in the financial ecosystem of India. They are responsible for managing pooled funds from investors, utilizing their expertise to invest in various financial instruments like stocks, bonds, and other securities. AMCs provide an avenue for retail and institutional investors to access professionally managed portfolios, aiming to achieve their financial goals.

History and Evolution The concept of asset management in India dates back to the late 1960s with the establishment of Unit Trust of India (UTI) in 1963. This marked the beginning of the mutual fund industry in the country. The liberalization of the Indian economy in the early 1990s led to the entry of private sector AMCs, significantly expanding the market. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been instrumental in regulating the industry, ensuring transparency and protecting investor interests.

Key Players in the Industry India’s asset management industry is highly competitive, with several players offering a wide range of investment products. Some of the prominent AMCs in India include:

HDFC Asset Management Company: Known for its robust portfolio and consistent performance, HDFC AMC is one of the largest and most trusted names in the industry.

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company: With a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, ICICI Prudential AMC has carved a niche for itself.

SBI Funds Management: A joint venture between the State Bank of India and AMUNDI (France), SBI Funds Management offers a diverse range of investment options.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management: This AMC is known for its expertise in managing both equity and debt funds, catering to a wide spectrum of investors.

Nippon India Mutual Fund: Formerly known as Reliance Mutual Fund, Nippon India Mutual Fund has a significant market presence and a broad product portfolio.

Regulatory Framework

SEBI is the primary regulatory authority overseeing AMCs in India. It ensures that AMCs adhere to stringent compliance norms, safeguarding the interests of investors. The regulatory framework includes guidelines on disclosure, fund management practices, and investor protection measures. Regular audits and inspections by SEBI help maintain the integrity and transparency of the industry.

Products and Services AMCs in India offer a variety of investment products to cater to different investor needs. These include:

Equity Funds: These funds invest primarily in stocks and are suitable for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation.

Debt Funds: These funds invest in fixed-income securities like bonds and government securities, ideal for risk-averse investors.

Hybrid Funds: Combining both equity and debt instruments, these funds offer a balanced approach to investment.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): These are passive investment funds that replicate the performance of a specific index.

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs): SIPs allow investors to invest a fixed amount regularly, promoting disciplined saving habits.

Trends and Innovations The Indian asset management industry is witnessing several trends and innovations:

Digital Transformation: AMCs are leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and offer innovative products.

ESG Investing: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are gaining prominence, with many AMCs incorporating ESG criteria into their investment decisions.

Passive Investing: There is a growing interest in passive investment strategies, such as ETFs and index funds, driven by their cost-effectiveness and simplicity.

Customized Solutions: AMCs are increasingly offering customized portfolio solutions to meet the unique needs of individual and institutional investors.

Challenges and Opportunities The asset management industry in India faces several challenges, including market volatility, regulatory changes, and intense competition. However, the growing awareness about mutual funds, increasing penetration of financial services, and rising disposable incomes present significant opportunities for growth.

Conclusion Asset Management Company in India are crucial to the financial landscape, providing investors with the expertise and resources to navigate complex markets. As the industry continues to evolve, AMCs are poised to play an even more significant role in driving financial inclusion and wealth creation in the country.

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Mastering the Art of Smart Web Results for Keyword Optimization

In today's digital landscape, mastering the art of smart web results through keyword optimization is essential for any business or individual aiming to thrive online. Whether you're a small business owner, a marketer, or a content creator, understanding how to effectively use keywords can significantly boost your web presence and drive organic traffic to your site. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of keyword optimization in web results, provide you with practical tips, and guide you through a comprehensive strategy to make the most of your keyword efforts.

The Importance of Keyword Optimization in Web Results

In the vast world of the internet, where millions of websites are vying for attention, how do you ensure your content stands out? The answer lies in keyword optimization. Keywords act as the bridge between what people are searching for and the content you're providing. When used effectively, they help search engines understand the relevance of your content, improving your chances of appearing in search results.

Keyword optimization is not just about peppering your content with popular search terms. It's about understanding the intent behind those searches and providing valuable, relevant content that meets the needs of your audience. By doing so, you not only improve your search engine rankings but also enhance user experience, leading to higher engagement and conversion rates.

Understanding Keywords: Different Types and How They Work

Keywords come in various forms, each serving a unique purpose in the realm of search engine optimization (SEO). To master keyword optimization, it's crucial to understand these different types and how they work.

Short-Tail Keywords

These are often one or two-word phrases that are broad and highly competitive. Examples include "shoes," "coffee," or "travel." While they have a high search volume, they also face intense competition, making it challenging to rank for them.

Long-Tail Keywords

Long-tail keywords are longer and more specific phrases that typically have lower search volume but higher conversion rates. Examples include "best running shoes for flat feet" or "how to make French press coffee." Targeting long-tail keywords allows you to cater to a niche audience and face less competition.

LSI Keywords

Latent Semantic Indexing (LSI) keywords are terms related to your main keyword. They help search engines understand the context of your content. For instance, if your main keyword is "apple," LSI keywords could include "fruit," "orchard," or "nutrition."

Geo-Targeted Keywords

These keywords include location-specific terms to target audiences in specific regions. Examples are "best pizza in New York" or "plumber in San Francisco." Geo-targeted keywords are essential for local SEO.

Research Tools for Keywords: A Detailed Exploration

To effectively optimize your content, you need to start with thorough keyword research. Fortunately, there are several powerful tools available to help you identify the best keywords for your niche.

Google Keyword Planner

A free tool that provides data on search volume, competition, and suggested keywords. It's a great starting point for any keyword research.

Ahrefs

A comprehensive SEO tool that offers in-depth keyword analysis, including search volume, keyword difficulty, and competitor analysis. It's ideal for uncovering valuable long-tail keywords.

SEMrush

Another robust tool that offers keyword research, competitive analysis, and insights into keyword trends. SEMrush also provides a "Keyword Magic Tool" for generating keyword ideas.

Moz Keyword Explorer

This tool gives you insights into keyword difficulty, search volume, and organic click-through rates. It also offers suggestions for related keywords and topics.

Ubersuggest

A user-friendly tool that provides keyword suggestions, search volume, and an overview of the top-ranking pages for your chosen keywords.

Creating an Effective Keyword Strategy: Long-Tail vs. Short-Tail Keywords

Developing an effective keyword strategy involves striking a balance between long-tail and short-tail keywords. Here's how you can create a strategy that works for you.

Identify Your Goals

Determine what you want to achieve with your keyword optimization. Are you looking to drive more traffic, increase conversions, or improve brand visibility? Your goals will influence your keyword choices.

Start with Short-Tail Keywords

Begin by identifying broad short-tail keywords relevant to your industry. These will give you a general idea of the topics your audience is interested in.

Drill Down to Long-Tail Keywords

Use your short-tail keywords as a starting point to discover more specific long-tail keywords. Tools like Ahrefs and SEMrush can help you find these niche phrases.

Analyze Keyword Difficulty

Evaluate the competition for your chosen keywords. Aim for a mix of high- and low-difficulty keywords to strike a balance between search volume and ranking potential.

Create Topic Clusters

Group your keywords into related clusters. This approach helps you create content that covers a broad topic comprehensively, improving your chances of ranking for multiple related searches.

How to Implement Keywords Strategically: On-Page and Off-Page Optimization

Once you've identified your keywords, the next step is to implement them strategically both on-page and off-page.

On-Page Optimization

On-page optimization involves placing your keywords in strategic locations within your content. Here are some key areas to focus on:

Title Tags: Include your primary keyword in the title tag to signal its relevance to search engines.

Meta Descriptions: Craft compelling meta descriptions that incorporate your keywords and entice users to click.

Headings (H1, H2, H3): Use keywords in your headings to structure your content and improve readability.

Content: Naturally integrate keywords throughout your content, ensuring it reads smoothly and provides value.

URL: Include your primary keyword in the URL to enhance its relevance.

Alt Text for Images: Use descriptive alt text for images that includes your keywords.

Off-Page Optimization

Off-page optimization focuses on building your website's authority and credibility through external factors. Here are some effective strategies:

Backlinks: Earn high-quality backlinks from reputable websites. These act as votes of confidence for your content.

Social Media: Share your content on social media platforms to increase visibility and drive traffic.

Guest Blogging: Contribute guest posts to authoritative blogs in your niche, including backlinks to your site.

Influencer Outreach: Collaborate with influencers to promote your content and reach a wider audience.

Measuring and Adjusting Your Keyword Strategy: The Role of Analytics

To ensure your keyword strategy is effective, you need to constantly measure and adjust it based on performance data. Analytics tools play a crucial role in this process.

Google Analytics

Track key metrics such as organic traffic, bounce rate, and conversion rates. Analyze how different keywords are performing and identify areas for improvement.

Google Search Console

Monitor your website's performance in search results. Identify which keywords are driving traffic and uncover opportunities for optimization.

Ahrefs and SEMrush

Use these tools to track keyword rankings, analyze backlinks, and gain insights into your competitors' strategies.

Heatmaps and User Behavior Tools

Tools like Hotjar and Crazy Egg provide visual representations of how users interact with your site. Use this data to optimize your content and improve user experience.

Regular Audits

Conduct regular keyword audits to identify outdated or underperforming keywords. Update your content and strategy accordingly to stay relevant.

Case Studies of Successful Keyword Optimization

Examining real-world case studies can provide valuable insights into effective keyword optimization strategies. Here are a few examples:

HubSpot

HubSpot's success with keyword optimization lies in their use of topic clusters. By creating comprehensive pillar pages and supporting content around specific topics, they've achieved high rankings for numerous related keywords.

Backlinko

Brian Dean of Backlinko is known for his in-depth, data-driven content. His strategy involves targeting long-tail keywords with detailed guides and case studies, resulting in significant organic traffic growth.

Moz

Moz leverages their own tools to identify and target high-value keywords. Their focus on producing high-quality, authoritative content has helped them secure top positions in search results.

Mastering the art of smart web result through keyword optimization is a continuous process that requires a combination of research, strategy, and adaptation. By understanding the different types of keywords, utilizing research tools, and implementing effective optimization techniques, you can significantly enhance your web presence and achieve your business goals.

Remember, the key to successful keyword optimization lies in providing valuable, relevant content that meets the needs of your audience. Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices, and be prepared to adjust your strategy as needed.

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Advanced SEO Methods Demystified: Essential Insights

Regarding digital marketing, SEO analysis assumes the most important position today. It is a competitive requirement for businesses struggling to sustain online visibility and lead organic traffic with novel SEO analysis techniques in the face of continuous changes in search engine algorithms and user behaviors. The comprehensive guide explores the latest developments in SEO analysis and details insights on how those techniques can optimize your digital presence.

Finally, understand the current challenges in SEO.

SEO challenges are numerous, as a business desires to attain top rankings on SERPs. First of all, search engine algorithms change frequently. For example, key search engines like Google constantly update their algorithms in the interest of users’ betterment and to safeguard against manipulative tactics. Digital marketers rush to change strategies for attaining the ranking factors and criteria brought in by those updates.

Another major challenge is that the competition in digital spaces is getting intense. As more and more businesses invest in online visibility, standing out in SERPs is hard. Further, changing user habits ��� such as voice search and mobile usage — make SEO work rather complex and require adaptation to new search patterns and intents.

Why Traditional SEO Analysis Isn’t Enough Anymore

Traditional methods of SEO, similar to other trends, lay the foundation but still do not sufficiently cover modern, dynamic digital environments. Conventional methods are typically based on static keyword research, backlink research, and on-page optimization tactics. They are important but do not consider new trends having a huge impact on search engine rankings and user engagement.

Outdated SEO techniques are the pathways to agony and poor performance in SERPs. For instance, static keyword research might not take into consideration long-tail keywords or conversational queries — a rising tendency in voice search. Similarly, optimization focused solely on desktops disregards a rising mobile user base that expects seamlessness across devices.

New Techniques in SEO Analysis

1. AI-Powered SEO Tools

AI in SEO research increases the efficiency and accuracy needed for a marketer to make data-driven decisions to drive measurable results. On the other hand, with the aid of AI, a business can be genuinely agile in its SEO strategies for staying ahead in competitive digital landscapes.

2. Voice Search Optimization

Optimizing for voice search, therefore, is critically essential in the current business environment. It captures voice search traffic and increases the user experience across devices. Therefore, by knowing the behaviors of voice search and implementing a content strategy on the same, businesses stand to be able to increase their visibility in the results of voice search and capture more audiences.

3. Mobile-First Indexing

This will ensure that the website provides seamless user experiences across all smartphones and tablets with great user engagement via low bounce rates. By optimizing for mobile, most companies will potentially strongly increase their mobile search visibility and drive organic traffic from users on the go.

4. Semantic SEO

One of the crucial principles of semantic SEO is the consideration of intent behind the query and the context of meaning within the content. Semantic SEO works on the study of users’ intentions and relationships between entities to ensure that search engines return still more relevant results to users. Apply structured data, related keywords, and synonyms, and cluster your content into core topics.

Semantic SEO enhances the relevance and authority of the content, thereby strengthening its potential to rank for more queries semantically related to it. Businesses that incorporate methods of semantic SEO will experience more significant SERP exposure with qualified organic traffic.

5. UX and SEO

UX can make or break website rankings and user engagement metrics. Search engines expose more of their users to websites that have easy navigation, fast-loading pages, and good content fulfilling the intent. These techniques are for enhancing the UX for SEO: page speed optimization, mobile usability enhancements, and making accessible content with good structure.

By focusing on UX, businesses are going to lower bounce rates and increase dwell time, as well as improve conversion rates — an added boon to SEO performance. Not only will positive user experiences improve rankings, but they will also drive customer loyalty and satisfaction.

6. Video and Visual Search Optimization

The growth in video content and visual search has created new opportunities for SEO optimization. Video SEO refers to the optimization of video content for search engines by descriptive titles, tags, and transcripts. Visual Search Optimization: optimization of images and visual content to improve the possibility of their discovery in image search results.

Video and visual search optimization will diversify the formats of content and help attract visually oriented users. By including video and visual elements in the SEO strategy, one can increase reach, engage audiences visually, and drive traffic from multimedia search results.

Attractive Design Structure of the Blog

There are infographics, pertinent images, and data visualization to support readability in the blog. Content is also organized in the form of bullet points, numbered lists, and subheadings for the effective guidance of readers over complex topics. One can go through it easily and light up the important insights and actionable strategies that are brought out.

I have, as a seasoned digital marketer and founder of Digital Deep Tech, witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of taking up advanced SEO analysis techniques. At Digital Deep Tech, we know that innovation and data-driven strategies are the negatives required to adapt to the ever-changing landscape that comes with SEO. Therefore, using AI-driven tools, optimization for voice search, and embracing mobile-first indexing, we bring to our clients exponential improvements regarding ranking and exposure.

I believe in being at the edge of industry trends and delivering solutions in SEO tailored to bring tangible results. Our approach fuses technical expertise with creative insight into creating comprehensive SEO strategies that speak to the target audience, hence going beyond the expectations that our clients have of us.

Conclusion:

This guerdon will, hence, be the mastering of new techniques involved in SEO analysis that will help a business striving to grow sustainably through competitive advantage in the digital market. Embracing AI-powered tools will optimize for voice and mobile, semantic strategies in SEO, and user experience, guaranteeing ubiquitous, quality traffic and long-term prosperity in the said business context.

Help businesses be proactive and flexible in their SEO plans. Businesses will look to measure and implement new techniques to keep them ahead. It is extremely necessary to empower innovative methods and leverage data-driven insights that will unlock new opportunities for enhancing the online presence of a business amidst growing competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What role is AI playing in SEO analysis?

AI optimizes SEO performance by automating activities like keyword research, content optimization, and predictive analytics. This helps marketers drive data-driven decisions and brings enhanced efficiency to SEO strategies.

2. How has voice search impacted SEO strategies?

Voice search requires optimizing content for natural language queries and conversational tone. Marketers should have a focus on long-tail keywords and structured data to match effectively with voice search behaviors.

3. What is mobile-first indexing, and why is it important in SEO?

Mobile-first indexing is the process of changing the ranking priority given to the mobile version of websites on the search engine results page, against the backdrop of ever-increasing usage of mobile devices to access the internet. It enhances the user experience and SEO performance through optimization for mobile-first indexing.

4. What are semantic SEO techniques?

Semantic SEO: This is when one gets familiar with the purpose and contextual meaning of the search query. Techniques include related keywords, structured data, and content clustering to improve relevance and authority.

5. In what way does UX impact SEO?

The key role of UX in SEO is ensuring that metrics like bounce rates, dwell time, and conversion rates remain very positive. Improvement in such intrinsic factors of user experience — like page speed, navigation, and content quality — benefits both website ranking and user engagement.

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BioActive Sensor Samsung Elevates Proactive Health

By combining data and insights to provide a more effective and efficient wellness experience, Samsung has been leading the way in digital health innovation to help simplify health and wellbeing. Using BioActive Sensor Samsung, which gives you more detailed, individualised, and accurate health data, this strategy begins by making it easier to track your health.

Samsung is unveiling the most recent version of its BioActive Sensor in order to further this aim. More precise health readings as well as cutting-edge preventative and predictive wellness capabilities never seen on a wearable will be made possible by the new sensor in the upcoming Galaxy Watch.

Presenting BioActive Sensor Samsung

The next Galaxy Watch will provide you with enhanced preventive health experiences thanks to the all-new BioActive Sensor Samsung, whose enhanced design allows for even more accurate health insights. Three improvements were prioritised by Samsung engineers for the new sensor: improving the efficiency of light-receiving photodiodes, adding more colours to the light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and strategically placing the LEDs throughout the sensor.

With each photodiode’s performance more than doubled, Samsung was able to reduce the number required to maintain capacity from eight to four. With this layout, more room was available for the integration of a greater number and diversity of LEDs, all of which were positioned optimally throughout the sensor. There are now more Blue, Yellow, Violet, and Ultraviolet LEDs on the new sensor in addition to more Red, Green, and Infrared LEDs. Samsung is advancing innovation and pursuing hitherto undiscovered facets of wearable health monitoring thanks to the integration and placement of these LEDs, photodiodes, and specially built photodiodes.

Increasing Precision and Opening Up New Paths for Preventive Health

By increasing precision and enabling remarkable performance across a wide range of health parameters, the ideal distribution of Green, Red, and Infrared LEDs raises the bar for wearable electronics. As a result, health indicators including heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and stress levels may be measured by the new BioActive Sensor Samsung with greater accuracy. Even the heart rate monitor used during intense training is 30% more accurate than it was before.

Newly developed photodiodes and LEDs with a wider colour spectrum open up new options and enable you to more accurately forecast trends and take preventative care measures in advance. The advanced glycation end products (AGEs) index4, which is a measure of metabolic health and biological ageing heavily impacted by dietary and lifestyle choices, will be the first of these aspects. When utilised as a perceptive biomarker, this index offers a moment in time of your biological age to assist you in making better decisions regarding your journey towards wellness and working towards a healthy future. One of the numerous cutting-edge technologies that will be included in the next Galaxy Watch is the AGEs index.

More advanced and clever health and wellness features will be available in the upcoming Galaxy Watch to assist you in achieving your objectives. Samsung are eager to show you more!

BioActive Sensor

Recently, Samsung announced the BioActive Sensor, which will be a feature of their newest Galaxy Watch. By giving more precise readings of different health measures, this sensor aims to improve preventative health aspects. Below is a summary of the main enhancements:

Improved Photodiodes

Samsung increased the efficiency of these light-receiving parts by twofold, enabling them to employ four photodiodes as opposed to eight while keeping precision.

More LEDs, More Data

In addition to the usual red and green LEDs, the BioActive Sensor Samsung also includes blue, yellow, violet, and ultraviolet LEDs. The broader spectrum of light enables more accurate data gathering.

Better Health measuring

The BioActive Sensor Samsung claims to be up to 30% more accurate in measuring current health metrics, such as blood oxygen level and heart rate, as a result of these developments.

New Wellness Features

By using the sensor, you can access new features including an AGEs Index that gives you information about your metabolic health and a Body Composition analysis.

In general, BioActive Sensor Samsung seeks to advance smartwatches into the field of preventative healthcare from simple fitness tracking.

On par with the Galaxy Watch 6.

Only a few markets have access to the Blood Pressure function. Users should calibrate their gadget with a conventional blood pressure cuff every four weeks to ensure accuracy. The blood pressure app is unable to identify hypertension, other illnesses, or look for heart attack warning indicators. Only those who are 22 years of age and older may measure using this app. It is not intended to take the place of conventional diagnostic or therapeutic procedures carried out by licenced healthcare providers.

The features may differ depending on the market. Only general wellness and fitness objectives are the focus of the Galaxy Watch. Not meant to be used for any medical condition or illness detection, diagnosis, or treatment.

Future Galaxy Watch models will provide AGEs index tracking. IEC62471 safety requirements establish restrictions for the operation of light sensors, which are used in the Galaxy Watch. On the other hand, light-induced adverse effects, such skin discoloration or rash, can occur in those with photosensitive skin. If you have photosensitivity symptoms, stay away from utilising this function. Only fitness and wellness are monitored with the AGEs index; no medical conditions are diagnosed or treated with it. Please get counsel from a medical professional if you have concerns about your health.

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