bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Karakteristik Briket Pemanfaatan Limbah Kulit Pisang Kepok Perekat Tepung Tapioka
Authors: Marali Aryati Muhaymin , Arwin Arwin , Dwimas Herdian , Yusrina Yasmin Zulfati
Published: December 2023

Kota Balikpapan memiliki hasil limbah.produksi pangan, salah satunya yaitu limbah berbahan dasar pisang. Dimana limbah ini masih belum dimanfaatkan dengan baik dan benar. Limbah kulit pisang yang dihasilkan salah satunya yaitu kulit pisang kepok. Kulit pisang tergolong sebagai limbah biomassa, dimana biomassa memiliki kandungan yang dapat dikonversi menjadi sebuah bahan bakar alternatif. Biomassa merupakan bahan dasar bahan bakar terbarukan yaitu dimanfaatkan menjadi sebuah briket. Pembuatan briket dilakukan dengan cara sederhana yaitu dengan cara melakukan penjemuran limbah kulit pisang kepok yang telah dipilih kualitasnya dibawah sinar matahari hingga kering, kemudian dilakukan proses pembuatan arang kulit pisang dan dilakukan penghalusan arang kulit pisang kepok. Setelah proses penghalusan dilakukan penyaringan dengan menggunakan mesh 80 variasi perekat tepung tapioka 5%, 10%, dan 15%. Dimana hasil penelitian ini briket dengan nilai kalor terbaik mendekati nilai standar yaitu bernilai 4346,04 kal/g, nilai kadar air yang terendah yaitu 4,88 %, dan nilai kadar abu terendah yaitu 16,73%. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembuatan briket dengan bahan baku kulit pisang kepok dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan bakar alternatif terbarukan namun perlu dilakukan penningkatan kualitas dari briket tersebut
Mathematical and 3D Mechanical System Simulation of Arm Robot Modelled as Double Pendulum
Authors: Putri Farika Tono , Indrawati Ragil Tri , Safriana Eni , Nugroho Wahyu Isti , Kristiawan Timotius Anggit , Rochmatika Rizkha Ajeng
Published: December 2023

Lengan robot telah banyak digunakan dan penelitian ekstensif terkait manipulator telah dilakukan. Permasalahan pada manipulator robot lengan adalah pengendalian dan stabilisasinya. Pemodelan matematis dapat membantu mengendalikan lengan robot dengan parameter yang mudah untuk ditentukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan simulasi pemodelan matematis dan simulasi sistem mekanik 3D manipulator yang dimodelkan dengan pendulum ganda. Simulasi dilakukan dengan bantuan MATLAB/Simulink dan MATLAB/Simscape Multibody. Metode penelitian meliputi: (i) Pembentukan persamaan Lagrange untuk manipulator, (ii) Membuat blok MATLAB/Simulink, (iii) Membuat blok MATLAB/Simscape Multibody, (iv) Mendefinisikan parameter matematis dan fisika dan (v) Menjalankan simulasi dan menganalisis hasil. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan simulasi matematis lengan robot berdasarkan persamaan Lagrange konsisten dalam bentuk gelombang sinus. Sedangkan untuk simulasi 3D hasil grafiknya tidak konsisten. Namun pada hasil simulasi 3D yang parameter lengan robotnya hampir sama, hasilnya menunjukkan tren tertutup.
Analisis Arus, Tegangan dan Daya Automatic Transfer Switch pada Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya Dengan Kapasitas 1200 WP
Authors: Widyaningsih Wiwik Purwati , Suwarti Suwarti , Margana Margana , Mulyono Mulyono , Prasetiyo Budhi , Brilliyan Yoga Rizky , Supriyo Supriyo
Published: December 2023

Energi matahari banyak memberikan manfaat bagi kehidupan manusia. Salah satu pemanfaatan energi surya yang bisa dilaksanakan adalah dalam bentuk Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS), dalam pelaksanaanya sistem PLTS tidak dapat terus-menerus melayani beban, maka dari itu perlu adanya switching dari sumber PLTS ke sumber PLN sebagai backup. Automatic Transfer Switch merupakan salah satu komponen yang bisa digunakan pada rangkaian sistem PLTS tersebut. Sedangkan tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk menganalisa Automatic Transfer Switch yang dipasang pada PLTS dengan kapasitas 1200 Wp. Metode yang digunakan dalam analisis ini yaitu melakukan tinjauan pustaka, membandingkan jurnal yang berkaitan dengan judul di atas, dan melakukan percobaan pengambilan data. ATS tersebut diuji dengan cara mengukur tegangan, arus, dan daya masukan maupun keluaran saat switching. PLTS mulai beroprasi pada pukul 06.30 hingga pukul 19.15, ATS melakukan switching otomatis pada pukul 06.30 dan 19.15 jika daya PLTS mencapai 45,7V, ATS langsung menghubungkan daya ke PLN supaya beban pompa tetap menyala sampai daya PLTS pulih kembali.
Engelli Çocuk Sahibi Kadınların Yaşadıkları Güçlükleri Belirleme: Bir Ölçek Geliştirme Çalışması
Authors: YÜKSEL Abdulkadir , UYANIK Yücel
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı Engelli Çocuk Sahibi Kadınların Yaşadıkları Güçlükleri Belirleme Ölçeği’nin geliştirilmesi, geçerlilik ve güvenirliliğinin test edilmesidir. Bu bağlamda elde edilen verilerin analizinde SPSS 22 ve SPSS AMOS programları kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada alan yazın taraması ve ön görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler ışığında 50 maddelik madde havuzu oluşturulmuştur. Madde havuzunun kapsam geçerliliğini incelemek amacıyla 20 alan uzmanının görüşüne başvurulmuştur. Uzmanlardan alınan dönütler doğrultusunda oluşan 46 maddelik taslak ölçek 1046 örneklem üzerinde uygulanarak açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) yapılmıştır. AFA sonrasında ölçek 4 boyut ve 27 madde şeklinde yapılanmıştır. Oluşan faktör yapısı 318 örneklem üzerinde uygulanarak doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) yapılmış ve faktör yapısının uyumluluğu test edilmiştir. Ölçeğin güvenirliliği ise iç tutarlılık üzerinden Cronbach Alfa katsayısı ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre; Engelli Çocuk Sahibi Kadınların Yaşadıkları Güçlükleri Belirleme Ölçeği ilgili araştırmalarda kullanılabilecek, yeterli psikometrik özellikler ile yüksek derecede geçerlilik ve güvenirlilik kriterlerini sağlayan bir ölçektir.
Escuelas formadoras de docentes en México: Trayectorias divergentes hacia la educación
Authors: Legaspi Lozano Mayela , Camacho Sandoval Salvador
Published: December 2023

El propósito de este artículo es comparar dos escuelas normales públicas del sistema de formación inicial de docentes en México, en el marco de la implementación del programa de política educativa que busca integrarlas en sus funciones a la educación superior. Mediante un estudio de casos exploratorio, se realizaron un análisis documental y entrevistas semiestructuradas a exdirectores, profesores y un exsecretario delegacional del Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación. Los resultados muestran que la docencia forma parte de su quehacer cotidiano; que la investigación dista de consolidarse, porque no es un requisito para el ingreso; que la difusión se limita a aspectos culturales, deportivos y cívicos; y que la gestión en una escuela está sujeta a que la dirección considere que puede atender la política y de su convicción para efectuarla, a diferencia de la otra, en donde la gestión está cimentada. La implementación de la política ha logrado avances incipientes, pero los problemas comunes de las escuelas normales requieren de atención diferenciada. Se recomienda que, cuando la política no sea cercana a sus prácticas cotidianas, se complemente con orientaciones y lineamientos que guíen la operación. Con el apoyo de fundamentos teóricos, la investigación favorece el análisis de lo que ocurre no solo en escuelas de México, sino también de otros países de Hispanoamérica.
Strategi Pengembangan Pantai Pelang Sebagai Upaya Revitalisasi Destinasi Pariwisata di Kabupaten Trenggalek
Authors: Rianissaputri Rianissaputri , Puspaningtyas Anggraeny
Published: December 2023

Tanah Air Indonesia kita ini merupakan negara kepulauan dengan potensi sumber daya alam yang melimpah, salah satunya adalah pantai yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sektor pariwisata yang menjadi salah satu sektor berbasis jasa yang potensial dan strategis yang berperan penting dalam meningkatkan perekonomian nasional dan daerahnya.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif  deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data pada penelitian ini didapatkan melalui observasi yang dilakukan peneliti untuk mengamati keadaan langsung objek yang diteliti dan studi kepustakaan yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan jurnal maupun data-data sebagai acuan dan sumber pembahasan pada penelitian ini. Berdasarkan analisis data, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi sejumlah strategi pengembangan yang dapat diterapkan untuk pariwisata pantai yang berkelanjutan di destinasi wisata pantai Pelang Kabupaten Trenggalek. Dalam implementasinya, strategi-strategi tersebut memerlukan adanya kerjasama yang erat antara pemerintah, Dinas Pariwisata, dan masyarakat desa setempat. Selain itu, pemantauan dan evaluasi secara berkala juga penting untuk memastikan keberhasilan dari strategi yang telah dirumuskan.
Kualitas Pelayanan Puskesmas Terhadap Tingkat Kepuasan Masyarakat di Kecamatan Purwosari Kabupaten Bojonegoro
Authors: Murtini Ajeng Anindya , Puspaningtyas Anggraeny
Published: December 2023

Pusat Layanan Masyarakat (Puskesmas) merupakan salah satu pelayanan publik yang bergerak dibidang kesehatan yang diselenggarakan oleh negara, yang memiliki tugas utama yaitu membina masyarakat sekitar untuk meningkatkan kemampuan hidup sehat dan memberikan layanan Kesehatan bagi masyarakat sekitar demi terwujudnya pemberian pelayanan kesehatan secara menyeluruh dan terpadu. Tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa tingkat kepuasan masyarakat terhadap kualitas pelayanan publik dibidang kesehatan di Puskesmas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis kuantitatif  deskriptif sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 17 sampel yang diambil dengan menggunakan Teknik pengumpulan data berupa kuisioner,dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang positif dan negative sebagai pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap tingkat kepuasan masyarakat.
Analisis Bibliometrik Kebijakan Berbasis Bukti dalam Bidang Pendidikan
Authors: Febriano Rizki Dwi , Yuadi Imam
Published: December 2023

Kebijakan berbasis bukti merupakan bentuk pemanfaatan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi guna mendorong transformasi dan menunjang berbagai kegiatan manusia melalui produk kebijakan.Namun, penggunaan bukti dalam perumusan kebijakan masih menjadi tantangan dalam sektor publik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi, melihat alur, dan arah penelitian secara terstruktur dalam studi kebijakan berbasis bukti dalam bidang pendidikan yang terbit pada tahun 2013-2022. Menggunakan metode analisis bibliometrik dengan memanfaatkan database jurnal dari Web of Science yang divisualisasikan menggunakan aplikasi VosViewer dan R Biblioshiny untuk menganalisis 158 artikel publikasi yang telah disaring berkaitan dengan kebijakan berbasis bukti dan pendidikan. Penelitian ini menghasilkan temuan bahwa bidang subjek Education Educational Research dan publikasi di dalam Journal Evidence and Policy menjadi sumber referensi utama. Britania Raya dan Australia menjadi negara yang banyak memproduksi dan melakukan menjadi subjekdalam topik kebijakan berbasis bukti dalam bidang pendidikan.
Opini Publik tentang Kebijakan Pemerintah Terhadap Migrasi Siaran dari Televisi Analog ke Televisi Digital
Authors: Nurlita Ita , Lorena Yufanti Dwi
Published: December 2023

Perkembangan media penyiaran televisi di Indonesia semakin maju dan canggih dari tahun ke tahun, dengan adanya migrasi dari televisi analog ke televisi digital ini menimbulkan opini dari sudut pandang berbeda dalam memahami konsep kebijakan pemerintah sehingga banyaknya pro dan kontra terhadap kebijakan tersebut. Oleh karena itu tujuan penelitihan ini untuk menganalisis dan mengkaji opini publik tentang kebijakan pemerintah terhadap migrasi siaran televisi analog ke televisi digital. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif, yaitu mengukur respon masyarakat terhadap kebijakan pemerintah tersebut. Hasil penelitihan ini  menunjukkan respon masyarakat di Desa Ganting Kecamatan Gedangan terhadap kebijakan Pemerintah bahwa: 1) Kebijakan Prospektif (sebelum kebijakan itu dilakukan) sebanyak 63% yang tidak setuju, 2) Kebijakan Retrospektif (setelah kebijakan itu dilakukan) sebanyak 58% setuju, 3) Kebijakan Terintegrasi (perbandingan sesudah dan sebelum kebijakan itu dilakukan) sebanyak 65% setuju. Dari ketiga analisis kebijakan tersebut,  Kebijakan Retrospektif  yang memperoleh hasil paling banyak tidak setuju karena warga Desa Ganting masih kesulitan mengenai migrasi siaran televisi digital akibat banyak yang tidak paham dengan terbatasnya informasi serta adanya masalah perekonomian untuk pembelian perangkat, sehingga perlu adanya sosialisasi dan bantuan untuk Set-Top Box.
Inovasi Sosial untuk Peningkatan Layanan Publik Melalui Teknologi Digital di Kecamatan Sawoo Ponorogo Jawa Timur
Authors: Rohmanu Abid , Hariyanto Wahid , Supriati Eny , Antikasari Tiara Widya , Jamianto Jamianto , Napitupulu Pesta Asni W , Mintyastuti Dyah Sri
Published: December 2023

Riset ini bertujuan mendalami inovasi sosial, faktor pendukung dan penghambat, dan model pengembangan inovasi sosial program desa digital untuk transformasi digital layanan publik di Kecamatan Sawoo Ponorogo. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi multi situs. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam. Teknik interaktif Miles dan Huberman melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penentuan kesimpulan. Hasil menunjukkan inovasi layanan publik berbasis teknologi informasi dilatarbelakangi masalah topografi, dan kebijakan pemerintah pusat. Membutuhkan inovasi sosial (orkestrasi sosial) yang melibatkan antar pemangku kepentingan, yakni: 1) Agen aktif (Camat&Kepala Desa) sebagai pencetus, pengembangan, dan sosialisasi; 2) Agen validasi (Pemerintah Kecamatan) untuk coordinate dan institutionalize; 3) Agen pendukung PT Razen sebagai supplier program, Dinas Kominfo sebagai penyedia akses internet dan pengembang aplikasi, Kemendagri dan Dinas Pendukcapil sebagai pemberi wewenang pembukaan dan penyediaan akses data kependudukan. Faktor pendukung adanya kesadaran kolektif, dan pendanaan desa. Faktor penghambat belum ada jaminan sustainibilitas program, SDM dan infrastruktur jaringan internet. Model pengembangan, yakni: Pertama, membangun ekosistem inovasi untuk pengembangan transformasi: 1) layanan manual to digital; 2) manajemen; 3) model layanan; 4) struktur. Peran dan fungsi ekosistem digital meliputi: Knowledge Team, Business Team, dan Service Team. Kedua, transformasi digital sebagai bentuk rekaya sosial (social engineering), perubahan praktik dan perilaku sosial dalam status socially legitimed yang tidak bersifat parsial-isolatif, tetapi adanya umpan balik positif. Pada tingkat rekayasa sosial berada pada level apropriasi ditandai adanya perubahan pola pikir, perubahan perilaku dan dan perubahan budaya.
Analisis Program Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai (BPNT) di Kabupaten Probolinggo dengan Smart PLS 3.0
Authors: Kurniawan Yudiyanto Tri , Kamto Sanggar , Chawa Anif Fatwa
Published: December 2023

Program Bantuan Pangan Nontunai (BPNT) merupakan transformasi program rastra untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dasar fakir miskin. Program ini telah dilaksanakan secara bertahap mulai tahun 2017 dan terus diperluas ke wilayah-wilayah lainnya sampai saat ini. Kita perlu menganalisa pengaruh variabel input dan proses terhadap Pemenuhan kebutuhan dan Peningkatan Keberdayaan KPM dengan menggunakan Smart PLS 3.0. Berdasarkan analisis data dan pembahasan hasil penelitian maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa dimensi Bentuk Bantuan mempengaruhi Peningkatan Keberdayaan KPM sebesar 24,2%, tetapi Dimensi Proses Bantuan hanya mempengaruhinya sebesar 11,4%. Kedua dimensi tersebut hanya menjelaskan varian Peningkatan Keberdayaan KPM sebesar 39,3%, selebihnya dipengaruhi dimensi lain yang tidak diukur di sini. Sehingga pemerintah perlu memperbaiki sistem penentuan KPM sehingga dapat lebih tepat sasaran. Selain itu pemerintah juga perlu memberikan pelatihan atau bimbingan teknis pada KPM sehingga lebih dapat mengoptimalkan bantuan yang mereka terima.
Tingkat Konektivitas dan Aksesibilitas Jaringan Jalan Antar Wilayah Sidoarjo-Mojokerto
Authors: Mafflichah Binti , Hariyani Septiana , Sutikno F. Rizal
Published: December 2023

Dalam rangka mendukung industri, perdagangan dan jasa antar kawasan perkotaan di Sidoarjo (Krian) dan Mojokerto (Mojosari) dibutuhkan dukungan prasarana transportasi logistik kewilayahan dengan keterhubungan jaringan jalan yang baik. Indikatorpengukuran tingkat keterhubungan jaringan jalan  antar wilayah Sidoarjo dan Mojokerto menggunakan indeks konektivitas (beta dan gamma) dan indeks aksesibilitas serta tingkat kinerja jalan/ Level of service. Dari hasil analisa diketahui indeks beta sebesar 1,38, dan indeks gamma 0,48 sedangkan nilai indeks aksesibilitasnya adalah sebesar 0,132. Dari perhitungan tersebut maka dapat disimpulkan tingkat indeks konektivitasnya pada jaringan jalan yang diteliti masuk kategori baik dimana indeks beta diatas 1 namun masih perlu ditingkatkan karena indeks gammanya masih 48%, sedangkan untuk tingkat aksesibilitasnya masuk kategori rendah sebagaimana ditetapkan untuk kawasan yang mempunyai kepadatan penduduk diatas 1.000 penduduk/km2 nilai indeksnya minimum 1,5.
Pengembangan E-modul Panduan Aplikasi SIFOR TERPADU untuk Pengelolaan Keuangan BKM Sejahtera Mandiri
Authors: Fitriani Migut , Efendi Agus , Roemintoyo Roemintoyo
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendukung pengimplementasian aplikasi SIFOR (Sistem Informasi) TERPADU untuk pengelolaan keuangan menjadi lebih mudah karena e-modul ini simple bisa dibaca sewaktu-waktu dan dibawa kemana-mana. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu pengembangan dengan menggunakan model 4D. Subjek yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini yakni ahli media dan ahli materi. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian dilakukan dengan angket dan wawancara. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif dan deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa e-modul yang dikembangkan dinyatakan valid dengan hasil review ahli media (90%), hasil review ahli materi (88%), Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa bahan ajar e-modul yang dikembangkan berada dalam kualifikasi sangat baik, sehingga sangat layak untuk dikembangkan dan dibelajarkan kepada peserta pengelola keuangan serta nasabah yang ada di BKM Sejahtera Mandiri
Detection of Cryptosporidium parvum by modified acid-fast stain among cancer patients in Thi-Qar province
Authors: Alsafi Zahraa , AL-Aboody Bassad
Published: December 2023

Cryptosporidium parvum is a widespread opportunistic parasite belonging to the family Apicomplexa that completes its life cycle in a single host and is found frequently in immunocompromised persons, especially in patients with cancer. This research's objectives were to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum infection among cancer patients in the Thi-Qar Province of Iraq, using modified Ziehl-Neelsen (MZN) stain. This study included 300 stool samples, 200 of which were for patients with cancer and 100 were for healthy people (the control group). Based on the modified acid-fast stain, the results showed the rate of infection with Cryptosporidium parvum among cancer patients was 54.0% (108/200) compared to 30.0% (30/100) in the control group, and there were statistically significant differences between them .And the percentage of infection among cancer patients in males was higher than in females, but there were no significant differences between them, as the percentage was 57.14% and 52.03%, respectively. As for the age groups Cryptosporidium parvum it affects all age groups in different proportions. The study showed that the highest infection rate among the age groups reached ?60 years at a rate of 64.44%, and the lowest infection rate among the age group ?20 years at a rate of 35.71%. As for the number doses of chemotherapy the results showed that the infection rate  was higher in patients who received half and more than half of the doses of chemotherapy, where the percentage of those who received 16-20 doses (64.0%)
Assessment of heavy metals contamination of agricultural soils using pollution indicators in Thi-Qar governorate, Southern Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Amal , Saher Abdulridha Ali
Published: December 2023

This study aims to assess the levels of contamination of agricultural soils with heavy elements (cobalt, copper, iron, nickel, cadmium, and lead) in three regions in Thi-Qar Governorate, Southern Iraq. These three regions are Al-Gharraf, Al-Islah, and Al-Batha. The study was done by using the pollution indicators, which are geographical pollution index (Igeo), contamination degree (Cd), contamination factor (Cf), pollution load index (PLI), potential ecological risk factor (Er), and finally, risk index (RI). From each region, four soil samples were collected from holes 25 cm deep, separated by a distance of 500 meters. After the digestion process of the samples, the concentrations of the studied elements were measured by flam atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS). The results showed that the average heavy metal concentrations for all samples were (365.810, 96.424, 41.36, 11.919, 5.194 and 0.352 mg/kg). They were in the following order Fe > Ni > Cu >Co > Pb > Cd, respectively. The concentrations of heavy metals in the study areas were all within the limits allowed by the World Health Organization (WHO) except for 8.3% of the studied areas that were beyond the permissible limits for cadmium only. The reason for the increase in cadmium concentrations in some areas could be due to sewage, industrial emissions and agricultural practices. According to the Igeo values, the levels of minerals studied for the three regions followed the following order Cd > Cu > Co > Pb > N i> Fe.
Role of Folic Acid, Vitamin D, and Progesterone in Pregnancy and Threatened Abortion
Authors: Jassim Shaimaa , Raid M. H. Al-Salih
Published: December 2023

The most frequent early pregnancy problem threatened abortion, affects 20% of pregnancies. Vaginal bleeding may be present, together with or without abdominal cramps. Women who are getting older, smoking, being overweight or obese, having PCOS, and having had an abortion in the past are danger signs for a potential abortion. The Physiology of the disease has been linked to alterations in cytokine concentrations or weakened maternal immunity. By taking the clinical history into account, determine the therapy options and provide crucial information for the prognosis, the physical examination, the biochemistry of the mother's serum, and the results of the ultrasound. The most popular advice is to stay in bed, but its usefulness is not well supported. Progesterone, vitamin D, and folic acid are further alternatives.
Attitudes and Commitment of Healthcare Workers toward Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections in Hospitals of Thi-Qar Governorate
Authors: Hnaihen Karrar , Wasen Abdul-Ameer Ali  , Zainab Hussain Taher
Published: December 2023

The nosocomial infection Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can infect both healthcare workers and patients and have an impact on the standard of treatment offered in hospitals.
 The study aims to Identify the relations between the attitudes, and commitment of healthcare workers to prevent methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) and sociodemographic characteristics.
A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out for 362 healthcare workers randomly chosen from four hospitals and distributed as follows: 125 from Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital, 80 from Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, 80 from Al-Haboubi Teaching Hospital and 77 from Souk Al-Shuyoukh General Hospital Between October 1, 2022, to  May 1, 2023, and data was collected using a self-report paper-based questionnaire.
Our findings indicated that 75.1% of the participants have neutral attitudes concerning MRSA infection. The relationships between attitudes and age, education, marital status, job title, and years of service were statistically significant (P <0.05).
Healthcare workers' commitment were generally moderated. The participant's commitment to MRSA infection prevention was significantly correlated (P <0.05) with their age, education level, job title, and shift time.
So we can conclude that Healthcare workers' attitudes toward the prevention of MRSA infection were neutral while Healthcare workers' commitment to preventing MRSA infection was poor.
The study recommended Providing appropriate health facilities and personal protective equipment, Searching for the reasons behind non-compliance of HCWs, and Continual surveillance by medical institution authorities to protect healthcare workers against MRSA infection.
Study of insulin resistance, cortisol hormone and some biochemical parameters in Iraqi type 2 diabetic patients
Authors: Al-Fayyadh Mohanad Salam Majeed , Kefah H. Ismael  , Ali J.R.Al-Saady
Published: December 2023

The most prevalent type of diabetes disease is type 2. It resulted through cells' failure for recognizing and responding to insulin, which can increase the risk of this disease  if improperly managed. This work seeks to assess  few biochemical variables connected to glycemic index in people  with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In this study, certain biochemical markers were taken from 37 patients with  diabetes mellitus (DM). In the current study,  lipid profile, kidney function, insulin, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting blood sugar (FBS), uric acid, insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and cortisol hormone were measured. The blood serum of the 37 patients were taken from diabetic center in Yarmouk hospital and 27 control sample were taken from healthy people  in the University of Baghdad.  The ages for healthy and unhealthy patients were (19 to 47 ) years old. The results showed that, diabetic participants had higher HbA1c, FBS, HOMA-IR, cortisol, urea, uric acid, lipid profile, and creatinine levels comparing to the control samples at P≤0.05. We concluded from this study, abnormally elevated levels of serum cortisol, FBS, HbA1c, and insulin. Increasing  HOMA-IR indicated  that IR is a risk factor for T2DM development. This work revealed a  relationship between T2DM and kidney function parameters. It was found that patients with T2D having higher levels of creatinine and urea.
Smart Solutions, Big Returns: Closing Biodiversity Knowledge Gaps with Digital Agriculture
Authors: Remelgado Ruben , Moudrý Vítězslav , Padulosi Elisa , Perrone Michela , Vihervaara Petteri , Marrs Christopher , Etner Anette , Rocchini Duccio , Cord Anna
Published: December 2023

The global expansion and intensification of food production threaten biodiversity, vital for ecosystem services and food security. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) advocates drastic changes in agricultural management, yet translating recommendations into local action is challenging. Biodiversity-friendly practices carry highly uncertain benefits, dissuading their adoption. Reducing uncertainties demands systematic data on biodiversity-yield interactions. Yet, many biodiversity studies lack such detailed data, and food production systems remain underrepresented in global biodiversity datasets. Here, we illustrate how Digital Agriculture can address these issues. It uses technologies also applied in biodiversity monitoring, but is currently treated separately, leading to duplication of effort and costs. Digital Agriculture provides a low-cost, low-effort solution for monitoring biodiversity in food production systems, linking it directly to land management practices, and benefiting multiple stakeholders without creating additional monitoring requirements. This integration has the potential to increase the effectiveness of the GBF in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Monetary Policy in Driving Economic Growth in Turkey
Authors: Louis-Jacques Pierre Richard , Ay Selma
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the efficacy of monetary policy in fostering output growth in Turkey by analyzing annual time-series data sourced from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) spanning from 2005 to 2023. The research employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing procedure. The findings reveal that money supply, considered an indicator of monetary policy in the context of this study, exerts a positive and statistically significant influence on output growth in Turkey in both the short and long term. Additionally, government expenditure has a positive and statistically significant impact on growth in the long term, albeit weaker than the impact of money supply. Lastly, in the long term, inflation negatively affects growth, with statistical significance observed at the 10% level.
Revisión sistemática de la literatura y tendencias emergentes de Six Sigma en el campo de la atención médica
Authors: Guerrero Campanur Aaron , Arévalo Carrasco Francisco Jesús , Chávez Esquivel Gilberto
Published: December 2023

Este artículo presenta un análisis bibliométrico centrado en la metodología Six Sigma, utilizando el motor de búsqueda de PubMed de Medline y el software Biblioshiny (RStudio) para explorar las publicaciones indexadas durante las últimas tres décadas. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática de la literatura es identificar publicaciones sobresalientes, documentos y autores que traten abiertamente temas relacionados con Six Sigma. A pesar de haber identificado a autores influyentes, se observa una atención limitada por parte de la comunidad en este campo. Recientemente la comunidad de Six Sigma ha ampliado su enfoque hacia el ámbito de la atención médica, lo que marca un contraste con su histórica aplicación en la industria manufacturera y los servicios, que antes se trataban por separado. La pandemia de COVID-19 ha resaltado la intensa presión ejercida sobre la eficacia de los sistemas de atención médica. En respuesta, investigaciones recientes están impulsando el aprendizaje y la adopción de la metodología Six Sigma para garantizar la calidad en el ámbito de la atención médica. El aporte de este trabajo se considera una valiosa contribución al debate actual y al interés en el aprendizaje y aplicación de Six Sigma en el campo de la atención médica.
Craft production of cheese as a prospective ecoproduct for restaurants
Authors: Polova L.
Published: December 2023

In the conditions of globalization and growing environmental awareness of consumers, there is a growing demand for high-quality, environmentally friendly products. Restaurants around the world are looking for ways to diversify their menus in an effort to respond to these changes in customer preferences. However, not all traditional and modern methods of product production can meet the growing expectations of consumers. The demand for high-quality cheese is constantly growing. Recently, the "cheese" business has attracted more and more farmers. Experts state that it is the least risky and the most useful of all products of the dairy industry. Cheeses from private cheese factories are increasingly finding buyers, because even small cheese factories with a “soul” definitely have a development potential. The relevance of this topic lies in the dynamic development of the restaurant market of Ukraine with the help of craft cheese production, which is characterized by increased competition among food establishments, the emergence of new forms of business, and the use of innovative approaches in the activities of the country's restaurant companies. The topic of the research is the craft production of cheeses as a promising eco-product for restaurants. Studying the potential of craft cheeses as a promising ecoproduct for the restaurant business, its impact on increasing the competitiveness of restaurants and benefits for consumers is the goal of the research. It is determined that in Ukraine there is a tendency to produce cheese at craft cheese factories. It is revealed that the fashion for using local products came from Europe and is being actively picked up by the population, replacing it with craft cheeses. Despite the high prices, the development of craft production is now gaining momentum, as there is always a group of customers interested in certain regional products, technical uniqueness and product quality. Craft cheese production is not only an opportunity to expand the assortment for restaurants, but also a response to the growing expectations of consumers. By integrating such products into their menu, restaurants can gain competitive advantages, strengthen their market positioning and attract the attention of environmentally conscious consumers. It can be concluded that integrating craft cheeses into restaurant menus can be an effective way to add value for customers, support local production and at the same time contribute to a sustainable future. However, it also requires restaurants to have a deep understanding of their target audience, the ability to adapt to market conditions and a willingness to invest in quality.
Information and communication trends of the modern world
Authors: Semenіuk S.
Published: December 2023

Internet infographics is examined in the article and such basic parameters of communications as speed and volume, which caused the “information explosion” in the 2000s are revealed. The concept of infodemic is characterized, its main features such as fakes, lies and mainly negative news in mass media are determined. Requirements for communications in the conditions of the infodemic are formed, which include the speed of strategy development and implementation, bright content. It is determined that today’s communications are a “mix” of newsmaking, useful and interesting content, and social responsibility. The reloading of network revolutions is described. It includes revolutions in education, communication, parent-child relationships, mass media, technologies and communications. It is noted that the main trend in education nowadays is a lifelong learning. The speed of information dissemination and its volume forces people to compensate for their lack of knowledge by constant self-education. It is stated that communication is moving to social networks and messengers, the communication protocol is changing, and these will change the format of human relations in the future. It has been investigated that the format of interaction between parents and children, which has been formed for thousands of years, is collapsing. Today’s children are the generation of the Internet and digital technologies. They are surrounded by a large amount of available information, they are able to acquire any kind of knowledge, which significantly expands their worldview and allows them to move not in the format of vertical career growth, but to gain new interesting experience every time. As for the media revolution, mass media no longer have exclusive access to news, because any influencer (opinion leader) reaches an audience that is more qualitative and can spread information quickly. The development of technologies takes place in the following areas: artificial intelligence, the Internet of Everything, the augmented and virtual reality. All these network revolutions affect the development of communication technologies, which forces advertisers and marketers to approach the formation of advertising campaigns in a new way.
Issues of security and recovery of the tourism industry of Ukraine under the conditions of marital state.
Authors: Maliuta L. , Halytska I. , Severina Y.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the main factors affecting the current development of the tourism industry in Ukraine. Today's priority is the issue of security, because in modern conditions the entire territory of the country is not a safe place both for planning business activities and for living in the country. Of course, the frontline zones are the most dangerous. Nevertheless, there are areas where the majority of the population currently lives and, by working, supports the country's economy. The working conditions of Ukrainians, unemployment, and the issue of housing prices are also topical problems today. A large part of people lost their jobs for certain reasons, which in turn affects the financial capabilities of the population. From this arises the question of the prices of necessary things, because in connection with their growth, but not an increase in wages, the population has fewer opportunities for additional expenses, including recreation. Residents of Ukraine try to save as much as possible and save funds for living in difficult times. A large part of the population has lost their jobs, and the complexity of the census makes it impossible to accurately estimate the extent of the problem. The article describes a popular type of work - online. In connection with recent events, the company, in which all work is concentrated in one computer and does not require an office space, has switched to online mode and works remotely. The decrease in tourist trips was also reflected in the activity of travel companies, in particular, the indicators of losses of companies since the beginning of the war are given. In contrast to these facts, the article presents examples that gave a positive impetus to the development of the hospitality industry. In particular, the creation of new working conditions for managers, thanks to which there is a good opportunity to work online. The desire of Ukrainians to travel the world has opened up new ways for travel opportunities. For example, the beginning of cooperation with foreign companies that provide an opportunity for our tourists to travel from other countries. Thanks to the good location, Ukrainians can easily go to neighboring countries on sightseeing tours in Europe, and it is also easy to get to the nearest operating airports for trips to distant countries.
Cross-border cooperation as an important driver of international business tourism development
Authors: Zghurska Y.
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the topical issue of cross-border cooperation as an important driver of international business tourism development. The purpose of the article is to develop theoretical foundations and practical recommendations for the development of cross-border cooperation to ensure sustainable growth of international business tourism. The author analyzes the impact of tourism development on the global economy, taking into account current trends and challenges. The article highlights the main points of view according to which cross-border cooperation is a powerful tool for the development of international business tourism, a driver of growth of the attractiveness of a certain territory as a tourist destination for business travelers which will significantly increase the level of economic activity in the region and create new jobs. The paper identifies the key aspects of cross-border cooperation in the tourism industry. Recommendations for the development of international business tourism through the implementation of cross-border projects and programs are proposed. The impact of the intensification of international business tourism through the development of cross-border cooperation on sustainable development is considered. It is summarized that cross-border cooperation has significant potential and is a powerful driver of international business tourism development. The implementation of joint initiatives to promote business tourism, joint marketing, and advertising campaigns by cross-border organizations and agencies significantly increase the attractiveness of the region for business tourists and its competitiveness in the global tourism market. Thus, it is concluded that cross-border cooperation stimulates the development of international business tourism, which in turn promotes economic development and cooperation between regions and countries in many areas of activity.
Analysis of the international road freight transport market in Ukraine under martial law
Authors: Dmytriv D. , Dmytriv O. , Repak O.
Published: December 2023

The article analyses the current state of the Ukrainian market of international road freight transport under martial law and describes the operational, tactical and strategic problems faced by road transport enterprises (RTEs) involved in this segment of transport. Despite the ongoing war with the russian federation and its negative impact on the Ukrainian economy, the financial and economic indicators of the domestic road transport industry demonstrate positive dynamics, especially in the segment of international road transport. An analysis of cargo transportation volumes over the past sixteen years has shown that the share of road freight in total cargo turnover has been systematically increasing. This is due to a number of global and local trends in the international freight transport market in Europe, including an increase in the volume of consumption of products by the population, growing demand for road transport services, the convenience of door-to-door delivery, the development of multimodal transport, etc., and in Ukraine, the reorientation of large volumes of agricultural products from sea to land transport. With a view to analysing the current state and forecasting further development of the Ukrainian market of international road freight transport, the article builds a SWOT-matrix, which allowed to allocate the categories relevant for domestic carriers for strategic planning. Based on the results of the analysis, it was concluded that modern geopolitical realities require the development and implementation of new scientific approaches that will ensure the competitiveness of domestic international road carriers in the context of European integration and an increased degree of protection of road transport and warehouse infrastructure.
UMA ANÁLISE EXPLORATÓRIA DE DADOS ESPACIAIS PARA CRIMINALIDADE VIOLENTA NO ESTADO DE PERNAMBUCO
Authors: Marques Thalia , França Chiara , Firmino Diego
Published: December 2023

Esse estudo tem como objetivo identificar padrões espaciais nos índices de criminalidade violenta no Estado de Pernambuco, com base na Teoria Econômica do Crime. Através da aplicação das taxas de CVLI (Crime Violento Letal e Intencional) e CVP (Crime Violento contra o Patrimônio), que representam os índices de homicídio e roubo, no período de 2014 a 2020, como variáveis de interesse. Para tal proposta, foi utilizada a metodologia AEDE, com a pretensão de testar a autocorrelação espacial e identificar os clusters espaciais. Com isso, foram identificados agrupamentos espaciais, para ambas as variáveis, nas mesorregiões: Sertão, Agreste e RMR (Região Metropolitana de Recife). Além disso, verificou-se a ruptura do padrão de comportamento no ano de 2020 de maneiras diferentes para cada variável em estudo, como possível efeito da pandemia de covid-19. Notou-se ainda uma possibilidade de estudo futuro no que se referiu ao incremento da variável de renda com o PIB per capita de cada município, ao realizar uma análise espacial com I de Moran Local bivariado, que resultou em baixa autocorrelação.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Pernambuco. AEDE. Criminalidade. Economia do crime. Clusters.
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE O ENVOLVIMENTO FAMILIAR E RESULTADOS EDUCACIONAIS E COMPORTAMENTAIS DE ESTUDANTES DE ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DO RECIFE
Authors: De Albuquerque Rocha Samuel , Pessoa de Arruda Raposo Isabel
Published: December 2023

Estudos anteriores sugerem que há benefícios acadêmicos e melhorias socioeducativas e comportamentais quando a família de um aluno está diretamente envolvida em sua vida escolar, seja pai, mãe ou outros responsáveis. Neste artigo obtivemos estimativas de mudança de desempenho em alunos do 6º e 7º ano da Rede Pública do Recife, ao serem acompanhados diretamente por seus familiares e responsáveis em diversas atividades, com dados colhidos da Pesquisa Acompanhamento Longitudinal do Desempenho Escolar de Alunos da Rede Pública de Ensino Fundamental do Recife (FUNDAJ, 2018). Foi encontrado que alunos cujos pais frequentam o plantão pedagógico têm aumentos nas suas notas de Língua Portuguesa e de Matemática, ao passo em que alunos cujos pais castigam por notas baixas costumam ter um desempenho pior em avaliações seguintes. Também foi observada uma possível correlação entre comportamentos agressivos no lar e a prática de bullying em sala de aula.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Desempenho escolar. Bullying. Escolaridade. Acompanhamento Familiar.
Substantiation of the technological parameters of bucket-wheel excavator forward trench when mining titanium deposits
Authors: Chebanov M. O , Pcholkin H. D , Makurin A. A , Lozhnikov O. V
Published: December 2023

Purpose. To justify the parameters of the technological scheme of working out an advanced overburden bench by a bucket-wheel excavator, to reduce the cost of overburden work at Pit 7 of Vilnohirsk Mining and Metallurgical Plant. Methodology. Setting the parameters of the technological scheme of the bucket-wheel excavator was performed by the graphic-analytical method, which involves taking into account the technical characteristics of the mining machine, the physical and mechanical properties of the mining rocks and the stable slope angle of the advanced overburden bench. The substantiation of the effectiveness of application of the technological scheme with a forward trench was made by the technical and economic calculation of the specific costs on overburden works. Findings. The possibility of increasing the height of the overburden bench when using a technological scheme with a forward trench was evaluated. Reasonable parameters of the forward trench, in which the bucket-wheel excavator can develop a forward pit bench with a capacity of 40 m with a stable slope angle of 30°. This allows reducing the amount of mining haulage equipment and reducing overburden costs by up to 50 %. Originality. The minimum slope angle of the overburden slope at the maximum digging height of the ERShR-1600-40/7 excavator, which is equal to 40° at a slope height of 40 m, was established. The dependence of the resulting slope angle of on the re-excavation coefficient of the mining rock mass was established. This makes it possible to assert that when this angle is increased the re-excavation rate will decrease. It was established that at the applying technological scheme with a forward trench in the conditions of Vilnohirsk MMP, the coefficient of overburden re-excavation will be k = 0.09. Practical value. A technological scheme for the development of an advanced overburden bench by the bucket-wheel excavator with a forward trench allows increasing its developed bench height. This makes it possible to reduce the operational cost for overburden works by refuse from haulage mining system with dump trucks.