bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN DARING (GOOGLE CLASSROOM) DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK BERBASIS ETNOMATEMATIKA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH
Authors: Sari Rahmi Maiyunda , Haji Saleh , Zamzaili Zamzaili
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of online learning (Google Classroom) using a scientific approach based on ethnomathematics on the mathematical problem solving and communication abilities of class VIII students at SMPN 02 Bengkulu City. This research is quantitative research with a quasi-experimental method. The population in this study were class VIII students at SMPN 02 Bengkulu City, Even Semester, 2020/2021 Academic Year. The sample for this research was class VIII C students as an experimental class by implementing online learning (Google Classroom) using an ethnomathematics-based scientific approach to mathematical problem solving and communication skills and class VIII A students as a control class by applying conventional learning via WhatsApp. The results of this research show that the Ftable value = 3.99. The results of learning using online (Google Classroom) with conventional learning on problem solving abilities Fcount = 7.9. The results of the problem-solving abilities of students with high abilities and students with low abilities Fcount = 8.86, and the results of the interaction of learning factors and abilities on students' problem-solving abilities Fcount = 7.41. It can be concluded that Fcount > Ftable, then H0 is rejected, so there is an influence of online learning (Google Classroom) using a scientific approach based on ethnomathematics on the problem-solving abilities of class VIII students at SMPN 02 Bengkulu City
PERAMALAN HARGA CRUDE OIL MENGGUNAKAN METODE LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY (LSTM) DALAM RECURRENT NEURAL NETWORK (RNN)
Authors: Siregar Syahira Rahmadhani , Widyasari Rina
Published: January 2024

Crude oil or petroleum is a very important requirement in meeting world energy consumption. Every country definitely needs a supply of petroleum to fulfill their needs. Fluctuations in oil prices are always considered as a barometer of the economy throughout the world, so any change in oil prices is always an interesting topic to be discussed in the economic environment in every country. Therefore it is necessary to predict the price of petroleum, while the method used to predict oil prices is the Long Short Term Memory method, this study aims to predict future crude oil prices based on historical data using the Long Short Term Memory method, knowing the accuracy Forecasting crude oil prices and increasing market efficiency to be more efficient in allocating resources and in this study resulted in an RMSE accuracy of 2,665 and 2.7% Mape for data starting in 2018-2023, while for data for 2020-2023 it produces an RMSE accuracy of 2,630 and MAPE is 2.9%.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN DALAM KONSEP BENTUK ALJABAR KELAS VII DI TINJAU DARI GAYA BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Denggot Avelia Gisela
Published: January 2024

This study makes use of qualitative techniques for the purpose of description. The purpose of this study is to identify the various ways in which students comprehend the idea of algebraic forms. In this study, three seventh-graders from SMP N 4 Tondano represented the different types of learning styles (visual, kinesthetic, and audiotorial). Students were asked about their preferred learning methods, with one representative from each of the three learning styles (visual, kinesthetic, and audiotorial) being chosen as research subjects. This study's findings indicate that (1) subjects with a visual learning style performed better on tests and interviews, particularly when it came to providing answers that were both correct and presented in different ways. (2) students who learn best through movement but who aren't as methodical as others. The test results showed this, but he gave a reasonable explanation during the interview. Auditory learners, number three. This is evident from the interview and test results, which provide an excellent explanation for question 1 but fail to adequately address question 2
ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE CUT OFF POINT DAN FUZZY SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING DALAM MENENTUKAN JENIS LAPTOPTERBAIK PADA MAHASISWA MATEMATIKA FMIPA UNIVERSITAS NEGERI PADANG
Authors: Gulo Avea Kristerima , Murni Dewi
Published: January 2024

The emergence of various types and brands in the laptop industry poses problems for consumers in determining the best type of laptop. To assist consumers in determining the best type of laptop, a Decision Support System is needed. This research is an applied research. The data used is primary data obtained from the distribution of questionnaires through Google Form to students of the Department of Mathematics UNP batch of 2020, 2021, 2022. The variables used are Brand, Operating System, Processor, Solid State Drive, Random Access Memory, Battery, Screen Size, Laptop Weight, Color, Price. The methods used in this study are the Cut Off Point Method and the Simple Additive Weighting method. Based on the results of the problem analysis in determining the best laptop type using the Cut Off Point and Fuzzy Simple Additive Weighting methods, it shows that the Asus zenBook Pro laptop type is recommended as the best type of laptop with a preference value of 0.87
PENERAPAN MULTI-CLUSTERING DALAM PENGELOMPOKAN KABUPATEN/KOTA DI PROVINSI JAWA BARAT BERDASARKAN INDEKS DESA MEMBANGUN
Authors: Khamidah Nur , Astari Reka Agustia , Fitrianto Anwar , Erfiani Erfiani , Pradana Alfa Nugraha
Published: January 2024

Cluster analysis is a statistical learning technique that aims to uncover hidden patterns in data by grouping it based on known explanatory variables. In multi-clustering algorithms, similar data in different sub-dimensions of categories are initially grouped separately and then re-categorized based on the obtained clusters, resulting in a more exploratory grouping. This research aims to conduct exploratory analysis of regencies/cities in West Java based on the Village Development Index (Indeks Desa Membangun/IDM), which consists of three sub-dimensions: Social Resilience Index, Economic Index, and Environmental Index. It also aims to observe how the regencies/cities in West Java are grouped based on these indices using a multi-clustering algorithm with KMeans for each sub-dimension. From the exploration and analysis results, regencies/cities are clustered based on the three sub-dimensions. Additionally, recommendations are obtained suggesting that the equal distribution of educational facilities, addressing crime rates, improving economic infrastructure, and enhancing environmental quality should be priorities for the government of West Java province
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIS SISWA SMA BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF SEMIOTIK PEIRCE
Authors: Lisnanur Sri , Purwasih Ratni
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to analyze and describe the mathematical communication abilities of high school students of the Xth grade based on Peirce's semiotic perspectives. The research method used in this research is descriptive. Sampling techniques using purposive sampling. The instrument for gathering data on this research is a test of mathematical communication skills. All the MIPA 1 class X students were identified through their communication skills tests, and then three students represented the highest category. Tests were carried out on trigonometric derivatives. Further analysis of the entire data is carried out with the following steps: data reduction stage, data presentation stage, and conclusion. The results of the study showed that these high-level students could associate representations seen, make complex mathematical expressions, describe various representations of symbols or images made by students when dealing with mathematics problems, explain clearly and in-depth the mathematic processes they perform, represent a concept (objects) verbally or visually, and associate their representations with relevant concepts or material. In addition, the three students solved mathematical communication problems through the stages of representamen, object, and interpretant
IMPLEMENTASI PERAMALAN PRODUKSI DI PT X DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN GREY METHOD
Authors: Ferdian Rendiyatna , Anwar Asep , Ihsan Tiaradia
Published: January 2024

The stages of a good production process begin with carrying out production planning and forecasting. This stage is carried out to reduce the impact of uncertainty in the future. There are many methods that can be used in forecasting, but there are often obstacles to the lack of data owned to do forecasting. Gray system theory is one of the theories developed to reduce the problem of lack data owned. This research tries to forecast the needs of PT X using the grey method. Based on the results of forecasting using the Grey Method, the method can produce forecasting with a good level of accuracy and is on the criteria of "Qualified" or good enough with an error ratio value of C of 0.36
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ORASI PECAH BERBASIS FLIP PDF CORPORATE EDITION
Authors: Istiani Ana , Suminto Suminto , Trisnawati Trisnawati , Astuti Robia , Rahmawati Gita Fadila , Zeniarti Nadia
Published: January 2024

The availability of an internet network in schools makes it possible for teachers to design web-based learning. This is in line with the development of the digital era which encourages classroom learning to transform from the use of printed books to digital books. Broken Oration Learning Media is a flip-based E-module, PDF corporate edition, which is a web-based learning media that is declared suitable and effective for use by experts. The Development Research method used is the 4-D method, namely define, design, develop and disseminate. The research trial subjects were 20 class V students of SD Negeri 1 Wates. The data collection techniques used are expert assessments, questionnaires and learning outcomes tests. The data analysis techniques used are feasibility tests based on expert assessments, effectiveness tests based on user responses, and learning outcomes. The results of the research show that the learning media for broken oration based on expert assessment received an average score of 4.6, which means that the learning media for broken oration is feasible and effective to use. Meanwhile, the results of data analysis from testing the effectiveness of e-module media based on student responses obtained a score of 91.80% who responded positively, and student learning results obtained a classical completeness score of 85.18%.
UNSUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING FOR SEISMIC ANOMALY DETECTION: ISOLATION FOREST ALGORITHM APPLICATION TO INDONESIAN EARTHQUAKE DATA
Authors: Airlangga Gregorius
Published: January 2024

Indonesia's position on the seismically active Pacific "Ring of Fire" necessitates advanced methods for earthquake detection and preparedness. This paper introduces an application of the Isolation Forest algorithm—an unsupervised machine learning technique—for detecting seismic anomalies in Indonesia's complex geotectonic landscape. Unlike traditional methods that rely on predefined thresholds or patterns, the Isolation Forest algorithm isolates anomalies based on their rarity and distinctness without the need for labeled data. We applied this algorithm to a comprehensive dataset from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical (BMKG) Agency, featuring a decade's worth of seismic events, to identify outliers that may signify potential seismic hazards. Our findings reveal that the Isolation Forest algorithm effectively identifies seismic anomalies, with 874 out of tens of thousands of events flagged as statistically significant outliers. A comparative analysis with traditional seismic anomaly detection models highlights the robustness of the Isolation Forest algorithm in handling the high-dimensional and noisy nature of seismic data, emphasizing its superiority in detecting subtle anomalies
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN EKONOMI TAMBANG BENTONIT MENGGUNAKAN METODE DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW
Authors: Wahyuni Wahyuni , Purwandari Diana , Rini Tati Febrianti Syantika
Published: January 2024

This research was conducted to analyze and evaluate the feasibility of the bentonite mining business carried out by CV. Bentonit Ariyanto. The calculations in this research use Discounted Cash Flow (DCF). Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a cash flow calculation method that calculates the time value of money. Money invested in the present will have a different value in the future. From the calculation results using the Discounted Cash Flow method CV. BENTONIT ARIYANTO has a Net Present Value (NPV) of 2,864,612,232 > 0, Payback Period (PBP) 6 years 9 months < Age of Mine, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 17.48% > MARR, Profitability Index (PI) 1, 95 > 1 and Sensitivity Analysis has a value when the selling price falls 5% and costs remain the same, the NPV value is 1,741,946,278, IRR 15.97%, PBP 9 years 1 month, PI 1.58. When the selling price falls 15% and costs remain the same, the NPV value is -503,385,631, IRR 10.78%, PBP 10 years 5 months, PI 0.83. When the selling price increases by 12.5% ​​from the current selling price and costs remain the same, the NPV value is 5,671,277,118, IRR 19.9%, PBP 4 years 3 months, and PI 2.89
DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARIABEL MELALUI CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Sukirwan Sukirwan
Published: January 2024

This research aims to comprehend how the context of buying and selling activities and a hypothetical learning trajectory (HLT) can aid in learning two-variables linear equation system through contextual teaching and learning (CTL) in class 8.1 and in class 8.3 at Madrasah Sanawiah al-Mubarok. The research method used is design research. The essential characteristic of design research is the cycle. The research subjects for the first cycle (preliminary teaching) included 28 students from class 8.1. In this cycle the first HLT is being tested to observe students as they progress through the learning trajectory. The revised HLT will be implemented in the second cycle (teaching experiment). The research subjects for the second cycle included 33 students from class 8.3. The obtained data are analyzed qualitatively. The results of the retrospective analysis indicate that the use of buying and selling activity contexts can facilitate students’ understanding of how the two-variables linear equation system is applied to solve related problems. According to the retrospective analysis results, 1) using context of buying and selling activities can aid students in comprehending how to apply the two-variables linear equation system to solve related problems; 2) the HLT in learning the two-variables linear equation system through CTL includes learning objectives, activities that occur during learning, and student answer hypotheses. The learning trajectory used includes making meaningful connections; engaging in significant activities; achieving high standards; self-regulated learning; nurturing and fostering student personalities; critical and creative thinking; collaboration; authentic assessment
PEMODELAN JUMLAH PENUMPANG PESAWAT DI BANDARA SOEKARNO-HATTA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL HYBRiD SARIMA-FTSMC
Authors: Hidayatullah M. Pio , Yanuar Ferra , Devianto Dodi
Published: January 2024

The aim of this research is to model the number of airplane passengers at Soelkarno-Hatta airport using a model hybrid SARIMA-FTSMC. The data used in this research is secondary data in the form of data on the number of airplane passengers at Soekarno-Hatta airport from January 2010 to May 2023 which was obtained via the websitebps.go.id. After analyzing the data, the best model was obtained in the SARIMA model, namely SARIMA(1,1,1)(0,1,1)12. Then based on the residual value from the processed data SARIMA will be modeled using the FTSMC model. Next, the residual value of SARIMA(1,1,1)(0,1,1)12 which has been modeled using the FTSMC model is added to the modeling value from SARIMA (1,1,1)(0,1,1)12 known as a modelhybrid SARIMA-FTSMC, with the aim of obtaining a higher level of accuracy or smaller error compared to the SARIMA model. After that, the accuracy level of the model is calculatedhybrid SARIMA-FTSMC uses MAD, MSE, and MAPE. In this research, the level of accuracy of the model was very good, this was shown by the MAPE value being less than 20%.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA CORONG HITUNG TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN BERHITUNG SISWA KELAS II SD NEGERI DI SALAH SATU KECAMATAN KELAPA
Authors: Sopiana Sopiana , Wafiqoh Risnina , Arrosyad M.Iqbal
Published: January 2024

This research is prompted by the low numeracy skills in multiplication lesson with evidence of student learning outcomes that are still much below average. From this problem, the researcher used the counting funnel media on the numeracy skills of second-grade students of SD Negeri near of district Kelapa. This study aimed to determine the effect of using funnel counting media on students' counting skills in class II SD Negeri near of district Kelapa.
This research is experimental research, namely quasi-experimental design, with a nonequivalent control design. The data collecting technique was a test. The data collection in this study is in the form of written essay questions. The sampling technique was a saturated sampling with a total sample of 42 students divided between the experimental class of 21 students and the control class of 21 students.
The results of this study indicate that from the results of data analysis, the average value of the experimental class is 79.286 and the average value of the control class is 61.429. From the results of the hypothesis test, it was obtained that tcount is greater than ttable (5.546 > 2.021), that indicates the Ha was accepted. Thus it can be concluded that there is an effect of using the counting funnel media on the numeracy skills of second-grade students of SD Negeri near of district Kelapa
MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS BELAJAR SISWA MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) BERBASIS MULTIMEDIA
Authors: Maryanti Maryanti , Qadriah Laila , Rista Lia
Published: January 2024

Ľhe achievement of an education is very dependent on how teaching and learning takes place which requires an increase in the competitiveness of the nation in order to be able to compete in global competition. Where during the pandemic now the learning process is carried out online. Multimedia that is often used by educators is e-learning, zoom, meet, classroom and other applications that use computers / laptops or the like that facilitate the learning process in order to be able to improve students' thinking patterns. Based on the results of observations and interviews conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe, it shows that students' creativity has problems when the learning process is carried out online. Ľeachers are limited in seeing students' creative abilities because the access used only uses group wa, this is triggered because currently Indonesia is hit by the Covid 19 pandemic which requires teachers to learn online. A person's ability to be successful in navigating his life should be determined by his thinking skills, especially in an effort to solve the life problems he faces. One of the efforts that teachers can do to improve students 'thinking skills is to innovate learning strategies in the learning process that aims to empower students' thinking skills. adapted to the characteristics and environment of students. Ľhe general objective of this study was to determine the extent to which students' creativity through multimedia-based Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning. Ľhis type of research  is  an  experiment.  Ľhis  research  is  an  experimental  study  with  a  pre-test-post-test  control group design. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the increase in the creativity of students who get multimedia-based PBL learning is better than students who receive conventional learning. Ľhis is evident from the resulting value that the N-Gain of mathematical creativity with a value of t = 1.839 and Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.035. Because doing a one-tailed (1-tailed) hypothesis test, the sig. (2-tailed) must be divided into two Sig values. (1-tailed). Because the Sig. (1-tailed) <significance level (α = 0.05), then Ho is rejected
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE STUDENT TEAM ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARIABEL
Authors: Puspita Alfina Dwi , Tilaar Anetha L.F. , Salajang Santje M.
Published: January 2024

Alfina Dwi Puspita. 19504056. The Influence of the Student Team Achievement Division Type Cooperative Learning Model on Learning Results of Two-Variable Linear Equation Systems. Thesis. Mathematics Department. Faculty of Mathematics, Natural and Earth Sciences. Manado State University. Tondano. 2023. This research aims to examine student learning outcomes in the Student Team Achievement Division type learning model and conventional learning models at SMP Negeri 1 Airmadidi.  This research method is Quasi Experiment research and the research design uses a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. Data collection using pretest and posttest. This research was attended by 25 students from class VIIIG as the control class and VIIIH as the experimental class. Sampling was taken by random sampling. The data analysis techniques used are prerequisite testing and hypothesis testing. The results of the research show that there are differences in learning outcomes using the Student Team Achievement Division learning model which are higher than conventional learning models
PEMODELAN MATEMATIKA UNTUK JUMLAH PENYALURAN PEMBIAYAAN MUDARABAH, MUSHARAKAH DAN MURABAHAH TERHADAP TINGKAT RASIO NON PERFORMING FINANCING (NPF)
Authors: Syarifah Wardatus , Mabrurah Mubrikatul
Published: January 2024

Financing is a very important activity because with financing the main source of income will be obtained and will support the continuity of the bank's business. However, as financing increases, the risk of problematic financing cannot be avoided, meaning that as financing increases, problematic financing will also increase. The purpose of this research is to obtain a mathematical model of the Mudarabah Financing, Musharakah Financing and Murabahah Financing on Non Performing Financing (NPF) at BPRS Bhakti Sumekar Sumenep with the research period 2015-2022, where in that year the NPF level at BPRS Bhakti Sumekar often increased, the number of samples 30 quarterly financial report data from BPRS Bhakti Sumekar Sumenep were used. Therefore, this research uses the Multiple Linear Regression method with the help of the SPSS 25 statistical application. The results of calculations using regression analysis obtained a mathematical model of mudarabah, musharakah and murabahah financing on the level of the Non-Performing Financing ratio, namely Y=-2.174 +1.308E-7X1+ 5.025E-8X2+1.039E-8X3. With a significant level of the mudarabah financing variable (x1) of 0.127 > 0.05 and the musharakah financing variable (x2) of 0.374 > 0.05 and murabahah financing (x3) of 0.001 < 0.05, this shows that mudarabah financing and musharakah financing partially does not have a positive and significant influence on the level of the Non Performing Financing ratio. Meanwhile, murabahah financing partially has a positive and significant influence on the level of the Non Performing Financing ratio
GREEN HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF Ag@Guajavapsidium LEAF BIOCHAR NANOCOMPOSITE AND THE EVALUATION OF THE PHOTOCATALYTIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Nworie F. S. , Mgbemena N. , Nwanneka U. D. , Ikelle I. I. , Mgboh O. V.
Published: January 2024

An Environmental and health concern requires an alternative fabrication route for nanomaterials because of the high toxicity and cost of reagents. In this study, the phyto-fabrication of silver grafted guava leaf extract and biomass biochar nanocomposite was executed using a novel, facile, low cost, sustainable and eco-friendly route. The formation of the nanocomposite was evidenced through UV spectroscopic analysis with surface plasmon resonance peak at 349 nm. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX) also confirmed the formation of the nanocomposite as illustrated by the spectra change and presence of Ag+ ions on the surface of the nanocomposite respectively. The x-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed the crystal structure and spherical, porous nature with a size range of 25 to 40 nm of the nanocomposite respectively. The potential of nanocomposite in the removal of MBwas evident under different conditions as it reached nearly 100% under the optimum reaction conditions (methylene blue (MB) concentration; 10 ppm, a dose of Ag/extract /biochar; 0.01 g, temperature; 25 °C). The novel nanocomposite regeneration and reusability was promising, as the removal efficiency of MB from solution after five cycle reuse was above 80 %. Antimicrobial evaluation of the nanocomposite using Escherichia coli Klebsiella pneumonia, staphylococcus aureus and salmonella specie revealed that it is an excellent antimicrobial agent with 9, 8, 15 and 5 mm zones of inhibition respectively.
AN APPREHENSION OF GALA ANALOGOUS TO MODERN LITERATURE
Authors: Tabreen Aliya , Kumary Swapna , Kumary Swapna
Published: January 2024

Gala is one of the essential parts of the body, as it connects the head to the body, which is mainly responsible for
the Gati of the Shira. It consists of structures such as Marma, Peshi, Snayu, Kandara, Asthi, Sandhi etc. Gala
Pramana has been stated according to Samhita. In the region of Greeva, if abnormalities in the structures and interruption in normal physiology occur, it would cause morbidities such as Vishwachi and Greeva Hundanam. Besides these, diseases occurring in Gala Pradesha are included in the chapter of Vatavyadhi. The explanation about
the neck is specified layer by layer according to contemporary science. They have mentioned the different structures involved in the neck region. According to yogic science, the plexus are included which has been compared
to the Vishuddha Chakra. This article elucidates the structures of Gala Pradesha in detail in comparison with
modern science and its clinical anatomy.
Exploring Women’s Education and Employment Opportunities in India, Syria, and the Philippines
Authors: Sarcol Emma R. , Coutinho Ines , Maguire Elle , Collins Helen C. , Jolliffe Tricia
Published: January 2024

The implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 marked a new chapter in global development and laid the foundations for addressing inequalities that hinder holistic progress. However, gender gaps pose a significant threat to achieving these goals. Project DREAM (Developing Resilience, Education, Aspiration, and Motivation) sought to explore women’s sense of aspiration, achievement, and lived experience in India, Syria, and the Philippines, as well as develop pilot interventions to address gender disparities. Semi-structured interviews with 69 young women from India, Syria, and the Philippines informed the development of three interventions, namely an aspiration and job skills workshop series in the Philippines, Motivational Interviewing training in Syria and the Philippines, and a social media presence and launch event worldwide. This paper presents the findings of this international project, identifying four key parallels underpinning women’s lived experience: poverty, incomplete education, tradition, and patriarchy. Pre-existing gender inequalities, aggravated by the widespread health, economic, and social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, must be urgently addressed to ensure that no one is left behind on the road to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
“Everything Seems to Be the Right Eye in Our Family”: Intergenerational Family Living with Facial Eye Disfigurement: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Authors: O'Dea Zali , Southcott Jane
Published: January 2024

This paper presents the lived experience of an intergenerational family, spanning three generations living with Facial Eye Disfigurement (FED). Living with vision loss and FED is estimated to affect nearly 8 billion people worldwide. Inadequate attention is paid to the impact of Living with FED (LwFED) on the lives of individuals. This research offers a deep dive into the lived experiences of one family LwFED. This family comprises a grandfather (deceased), son, wife, and child, all of whom have lived or live with FED. In this Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study three interviewees are deemed the experts. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted by Zali who lives with FED. Our findings speak of childhood and subsequent issues living with FED (LwFED), family experiences of living with family members with FED while simultaneously LwFED themselves, shared stories and role modelling. We discuss LwFED healthily through the creation of a safe family space through acceptance, belonging, and support. We introduce and discuss the role of the eyelid, functioning versus non-functioning. We offer insights and understandings of an intergenerational family living with LwFED to advance research and inform practice within diverse fields.
Methodological Challenges in Conducting Cross-Cultural/Language Research with Spanish Speakers: The Role of the Researcher/Translator
Authors: Flores Catherine
Published: January 2024

With the increase in global research, it is common for researchers to investigate topics in intercultural settings, both in their own home countries and abroad. Although findings from this research are prolific, rarely are detailed examples given or practical suggestions offered, particularly in relation to the role of the translator/researcher. The significant and often undervalued role of the translator/researcher in cross cultural/language qualitative research warrants methodological considerations at the onset and throughout the research. Nonetheless, few qualitative studies transparently report the process of how the translation findings were developed. This paper addresses this gap by examining a Latinx postgraduate student’s role in the qualitative research on teacher induction in Chile. I used reflexivity to assess my positionality of insiderness and outsiderness and its influence in the process of recruitment, conducting interviews, transcription, and translation. Interviews were conducted, transcribed and analysed in Spanish. Examples of data translation that can help to identify the main issues associated with reporting the findings in English are provided. These applied examples are used to illustrate the gaps and misinterpretations possible in intercultural research. The importance of researcher’s culture competence, contextual skills and knowledge of the field of the study are highlighted.
An Autoethnographic Dialogue with Motherhood Literature
Authors: Autret  , van Eeden-Moorefield Brad
Published: January 2024

This autoethnography represents the first author’s journey as a mother and doctoral student researching mothers’ experiences in contending with the demands of work and family. Reading across different pockets of empirical motherhood literature (work-family conflict, contemporary motherhood, maternal gatekeeping, and intensive motherhood) I became troubled by how women’s realities were reflected. Pushing back against traditional methods that endorse separating my researcher identity from my maternal self, I draw on autoethnographic method to dialogue with this literature. This approach empowers me to speak out as a novice scholar uncomfortable with aspects of literature, while also navigating training in the use of traditional methods that often provide a directive to separate academic and personal identities. Importantly, doing so enables me to identify powerful insights about limitations in the literature, and how specific pockets of research can adversely affect the broader motherhood literature.
Market Impact Analysis Service Based on Big Data in Gyeonggi-Do
Authors:   Institute of Global Business Research, Cho June-Suh
Published: January 2024

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the driving force of change as the fundamental structure of the industry changes. Gyeonggi-do provides big data analysis services to improve citizens’ quality of life by providing various big data services. Local governments in Korea provide various services for citizens and small business owners. This paper discusses Gyeonggi-do’s ‘Market Impact Analysis Service,’ an information analysis infrastructure. This service helps start-ups, small business owners, and self-employed people who need help starting a business and management due to more information to make big data-based decisions. In this paper, we discuss the efforts of Gyeonggi-Do to provide information service based on big data analysis for local businesses using a Big data platform.
A Study on the Choice of Corporate Divestiture Type: Focused on the KOSDAQ Market
Authors:   Institute of Global Business Research, Suh Jaewoong
Published: January 2024

This study analyzed the factors for selecting the type of corporate divestiture for companies listed on the KOSDAQ market in Korea. The factors that led to the selection of the types of corporate spin-offs, physical divisions, were based on the hypotheses of financial motivation and corporate focusing motivation. After selecting variables related to these two, univariate difference test and binomial logistic regression analysis were performed on the 145 companies that promoted corporate divestitures between 2011 and 2020. First, according to the univariate difference test, the debt ratio(DebtR), operating cash to asset ratio (OCFA), and operating cash flow to sales (OCFS), which are variables for verifying financial motivation, all show significant results, indicating a physical division. It was confirmed that it could be a motivation to promote. However, there was no difference between the two divestiture types in the Herfindahl index (Herfin) and the operating index (OPERD), which are variables for verifying the focusing motivation. Looking at the financial motivation variables in the logistic regression analysis, the debt ratio (DebtR), the operating cash to assets ratio (OCFA) and the operating cash flow to sales ratio (OCFS) showed significant results. eanwhile, among the focusing motivation variables, the Herfindahl index (Herfin) did not show significant results, and only the number of business division (OPERD) showed significant results. Looking at the univariate difference test and logistic regression analysis together, companies that promoted physical spin-off had smaller asset size but higher debt ratio (DebtR) than companies that promoted spin-offs. In addition, the operating cash to assets ratio (OCFA) and operating cash flow to sales (OCFS) ratio were also lower than those of companies that pursued spin-offs. Therefore, companies that have pursued physical division are likely to division for financial motivation reasons rather than corporate focusing motivation.
A Conceptual Review of Online Word of Mouth: Focusing on the Direction and Characteristics of the Message
Authors:   Institute of Global Business Research, An Youngjin , Kahn Hyungsik
Published: January 2024

With the advent of the digital age, connectivity between customers increases, and the rapid development of electronic communication has led consumers to gain access to their reviews, on products and services on various channels (business official websites, online communities, newsgroups, chat rooms, email, blog, virtual customer communities and other social networks). The influence of online word of mouth is much more powerful than traditional WOM. The exchange of such information among consumers is not a new phenomenon, but the Internet has dramatically improved the interaction of consumers, especially within social networking sites (Schindler & Bickart, 2012).
According to the product, many studies have emphasized reliability, consent, and vividness as factors that influence users following the direction of the oral version. So, what is the cause of having the motivations. Various studies have been conducted, but in recent studies, it can be seen as a favorable human relationship orientation, post-purchase advice, focus-related utility, and so on. Finally, online sites should give customers a sense of belonging, reputation, and pleasure in helping them with their own needs to create a system to carefully manage and compensate customers who are active in oral activities to support and support their activities.
FREE VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF ORTHOTROPIC RECTANGULAR PLATES USING THE RITZ NUMERICAL METHOD
Authors:   University College of Engineering Kakinada, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, India, Dileep Kumar K.
Published: January 2024

The main objective of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of the dynamic response of FRP rectangular plates through modal analysis. The Ritz’s approximation method originated from the principle of minimum potential energy and was chosen to formulate the Eigenvalue problem. The natural frequencies and mode shapes are determined for the first 36 free vibration modes by assuming the double Fourier series functions for the transverse displacement. The most common Beam functions are used as a functional basis. Results are shown for the specific plate problem of Angle ply rectangular plate clamped at one edge, supported at two adjacent edges, and accessible at another edge (CSSF). It is observed that maximum natural frequencies are obtained under the clamped boundary of the plate on all edges of (CCCC) for the rectangular laminates.
Heavy Metal Accumulation in „Sideritis montana“ near Landfill: A Case Study
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Serbia, Stankov Jovanović Vesna P. , Ilić Marija D. ,   Specialized veterinary institute, Niš, Serbia, Marković Marija S. ,   Institute of Forestry, Belgrade, Serbia, Nikolić Jelena S. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Serbia, Ćirić Slobodan А. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Serbia, Dimitrijević Marija V. ,   Institute of Forestry, Belgrade, Serbia, Mitić Violeta D. ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Serbia
Published: January 2024

The Gornje Polje Landfill, like many waste disposal sites, raises concerns about the potential environmental contamination of nearby ecosystems. This study investigates the accumulation of selected priority pollutants -heavy metals: mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd) in a potential medicinal species – Sideritis montana populations, located near the Gornje Polje Landfill. Our research explores the levels of these priority heavy metal pollutants in S. montana. Elevated levels of Hg, As, and Cd are observed compared to samples collected at the control site distant from the landfill. There is a potential influence of landfill activities on heavy metal bioavailability and uptake by S. montana. In addition to quantifying selected heavy metal concentrations, the ICP-OES method was employed, and determined concentrations for Hg, As, and Cd were 0.019, 0.109 and 0.025 ppm, respectively and are not for safe plant use. This study provides quantitative data of ICP-OES-determined selected priority pollutants heavy metals in the Sideritis montana population plant near the Gornje Polje Landfill, offering a case study that contributes to the broader understanding of environmental health and ethnobotanical considerations in proximity to waste disposal sites.
Is the budget of the city of Zagreb gender responsive?
Authors:   University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia, Sikirić Simčić Ana Marija
Published: January 2024

The Gender Equality Commission under the auspices of the City of Zagreb, in cooperation with the scientific community, raises the question of the role of the budget in solving the problem of gender inequality. Although in practice gender budgeting initiatives often start outside the system, implementation is not possible without support within the system. Therefore, in order to sensitize the future key leaders of this process to the need to respect the differences between men and women when making decisions about the collection and especially the spending of public funds, analysis of the budget of the City of Zagreb from a gender perspective is conducted. Due to the centralization of public finances in the Republic of Croatia and the fact that most of the public revenues of the City of Zagreb are determined by regulations at the central level, in the paper the focus is on the gender analysis of the public expenditures of the City of Zagreb. The analysis covers city policies in the areas of education, social welfare, demography, entrepreneurship, and sports. The main limitation of the analysis is that the programs and activities were analysed exclusively on the basis of publicly available. The results of the analysis show that the City of Zagreb already has a large number of measures and activities that form the basis for or contribute to gender-responsive budgeting. Although conducted analysis has certain limitations, it fulfils the main purpose of raising awareness of the role of the budget in improving gender equality in the city of Zagreb.
Chatbot in business
Authors:   Ofir d.o.o., Osijek, Croatia, Puvača Milan , Kunac Ivan ,   A. G. Matoš Elementary School, Tovarnik, Croatia
Published: January 2024

The cost of today's employee education is extensive, but also dynamic due to the global challenges of business that encompasses each activity. The special expression of the aforementioned is outlined in the elements of customer support provided to visitors or potential clients through the websites of companies or other institutions. In order to somewhat bridge the gap of new training and training of customer support, companies are forced to seek new models of communication with users and resolve their inquiries as soon as possible. As a solution, the implementation of chatbots in websites is imposed as the first phase of communication with users and the resolution of simple queries by users. Full business automation is a constant focus of corporations precisely because of the global market and increasingly demanding clients. The last year has been marked by the increasing availability of artificial intelligence, advanced computing, or big data processing. The orientation of this technology towards customer satisfaction, and through the use of advantages of chatbot as a "first line" of conversation with visitors enables unprecedented functionality. Through research of available literature and publicly available examples of good practice, the advantages, and disadvantages of implementing chatbots as a substitute for customer support will be observed.
Communication process and psychological aspects of communication in healthcare
Authors:   Toplica Academy of Applied Studies, Department of Business School Blace, Serbia, Kostić Marina
Published: January 2024

The rapid technological advancement of modern civilization, along with the influence of media and social networks, has significantly impacted the style, manner, and quality of communication at all levels of society in everyday life, and therefore, also within healthcare institutions. Successful communication between healthcare professionals and patients is a prerequisite for successful treatment, given that human life is based on relationships with others, and these relationships depend directly on communication. Effective communication plays a crucial role in healthcare, influencing patient satisfaction, adherence to therapy, and the overall outcome of healthcare. This review paper explores the complex interaction between the communication process and psychological dimensions within the healthcare system, delving into the multifaceted nature of healthcare communication, and highlighting the importance of understanding the psychological foundations for establishing successful interactions between doctors and patients.
The influence of rain and thunder on speech intelligibility
Authors:   Šargan inženjering d.o.o. Niš, Kostić Dijana , Milivojević Zoran ,   Academy of Applied Technical and Preschool Studies Niš, Serbia, Prlinčević Bojan ,   Kosovo and Metohija Academy of Applied Studies Leposavić, Serbia, Cekić Milan ,   Mikkelsen Electronics Niš, Serbia
Published: January 2024

In this paper, an evaluation of the influence of noise caused by rain and thunder on the intelligibility of sentences from the Serbian Matrix Sentence Test base (SMST) was performed. The first part of the paper describes an experiment in which the intelligibility of speech was tested by the binaural method using the objective STOI test, in the presence of reflection, diffusion noise and noise rain and thunder. The test results are presented in tabelar and graphical form. In the second part of the paper, a comparative analysis of intelligibility was performed with the results of similar tests. The conclusion of intelligibility was brougth using international standard IEC 60268-16:2011
Enriching Vocabulary of ESP Students
Authors:   Toplica Academy of Applied Studies, Department of Business School Blace, Serbia, Spasić Stojković Milica , Nešić Ivana ,   Toplica Academy of Applied Studies, Department of Business School Blace, Serbia
Published: January 2024

One of the goals of teaching ESP to students of different scientific study fields should be to teach and advise them how to increase and adopt a scope of English words. There are different methods and techniques proposed, but understanding the process itself is essential for the process of adopting new words. Lexical morphology and word formation processes discussed in this paper could be useful in this regard. The basic goal of this paper is to describe one of the most interesting processes - the Conversion, in theory and practice, as numerous English words belong to this process. Lexical Morphology, Etymology and certain Syntax concepts will be included in the analysis using the combined methods (synchrony vs. diachrony, etc.) The results will help enrich the vocabulary of ESP students in an easier and more comprehensive manner.
An Open Mapping Theorem for Order-Preserving Operators
Authors:   Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Serbia, KOČINAC LJUBIŠA D. R. , AKTAMOV FERUZ S. ,   Chirchik State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan, ZAITOV ADILBEK A. ,   Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Uzbekistan
Published: January 2024

In the main result of this paper we prove a version of the well-known open mapping theorem for weakly additive, order-preserving operators between ordered real vector spaces with an order unit. We also provide a few examples to illustrate obtained results.
Totally Weakly Chain Separated Sets in a Topological Space
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Tetovo, North Macedonia, DURMISHI E. , MISAJLESKI Z. ,   Chair of Mathematics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje,, VELKOSKA A. ,   Faculty of Communication Networks and Security, University of Information Science and Technology
Published: January 2024

In this article, by using the notion of chain, we give some characterizations of totally separated spaces. Then, we give some examples, study the properties of those spaces and give new proofs. Furthermore, by using the notion of chain, we introduce the notions of totally weakly chain separated and totally chain separated sets in a topological space, we state some useful aspects of these sets as well as the various relationships between them and by using these notions we give some characterizations of discrete and totally separated spaces.
Case Report of Hailey-Hailey Disease Successfully Treated with Topical Roflumilast 0.3% Cream
Authors: EM Klepper
Published: January 2024

Hailey-Hailey Disease, also called Benign Familial Pemphigus, is a genetic acantholytic blistering condition that most commonly affects the intertriginous areas. There are many treatments, both on and off label, for the treatment of this life-long, uncomfortable condition. More efficacious treatments are needed. We believe we are the first to report successful treatment with topical roflumilast, a PDE-4 inhibitor. This helps us to further understand and speculate beyond the genetics, other mechanisms of action that trigger this disease.