bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Strategi Pemasaran Melalui Media Sosial Facebook Daya Tarik Goa Batu Kapal Kecamatan Sangir Balai Janggo Kabupaten Solok Selatan
Authors: Rachmawati Anita , Wulandari Dwi Pratiwi
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan pemasaran melalui media sosial facebook daya tarik goa batu kapal ditinjau dari 4 indikator yaitu : Context yang disajikan dalam usaha memasarkan Goa Batu Kapal di media sosial facebook belum memuat informasi yang lengkap, Communication dalam memasarkan Daya Tarik Goa Batu belum efektif, dapat dilihat dari sedikitnya respon pada setiap unggahan, belum adanya Collaboration yang dilakukan oleh akun pokdarwis Goa Batu Kapal Solok Selatan dan belum terbangunnya Connection di akun facebook Pokdarwis Goa Batu Kapal Solok Selatan. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk melakukan penentuan strategi pemasaran lewat media sosial facebook Goa Batu Kapal Kecamatan Sangir Balai Janggo Kabupaten Solok Selatan ditinjau dari Context, Communication, Collaboration, dan Connection. Jenis dari yakni penelitian deskriptif melalui data kualitatif. Teknik untuk mengumpulkan data yakni melalui penggunaan metode wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi menyertakan 7 informan kunci memakai teknik snowball sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis SWOT yakni melaluimengidentifikasi Kekuatan (Strenghts), Kelemahan (Weaknesse), Peluang (Opportunity), dan Ancaman (Threats). Penelitian ini menghasilkan strategi yang dapat digunakan untuk pemasaran melalui media sosial facebook Daya Tarik Goa Batu Kapal Kecamatan Sangir Balai Janggo Kabupaten Solok Selatan.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN PERAWATAN PEDICURE SPA DI SMKN 6 PADANG
Authors: Khairunnisa Mudhia , Rahmiati Rahmiati
Published: September 2023

Permasalahan ditemukan bahwa media pembelajaran yang digunakan kurang bervariasi sehingga siswa kurang minat dan monoton dalam proses pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengembangkan media video pada materi perawatan pedicure spa serta mengetahui tingkat validitas, praktikalitas dan efektifitasnya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan (Research and Development).Model penelitian yang digunakan adalah 4D. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa angket/kuesioner. Subjek penelitian ini adalah kelas XII KC 1 sebanyak 29 siswa di SMKN 6 Padang. Teknik analisis data yang diperoleh yaitu data validitas, praktikalitas dan efektifitas. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian analisis data validasi desain media video diperoleh 0,76 kategori valid dan data validasi materi diperoleh 0,85 kategori sangat valid. Hasil analisis data praktikalitas oleh siswa adalah 88,1% kategori sangat praktis dan oleh guru adalah 94,5% kategori sangat praktis. Hasil analisis data efektifitas menunjukkan hasil pretest memperoleh nilai dibawah KKM yaitu 62,52 kriteria efektif, sedangkan hasil posttest memperoleh nilai diatas KKM yaitu 86,66 kriteria sangat efektif. Rata-rata N-Gain Score adalah 0,65 kategori sedang. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa media tersebut efektif digunakan. Disarankan hasil penelitian dapat dijadikan acuan dalam pengembangan media pembelajaran berbasis video guna mempermudah guru menyediakan materi pembelajaran yang dapat meningkatkan minat belajar siswa pada materi yang disampaikan.
The Correlation of Internship and Career Planning for Student’s in The Department of Beauty and Cosmetology
Authors: Yanita Merita , Jalinus Nizwardi , Refdinal Refdinal
Published: September 2023

Internship is one aspect that greatly influences career planning in students. This study aims to determine the correlation between internship and career planning in students of the 2019 class of Cosmetology and Beauty department, Padang State University. This type of research is correlation which has two variables, namely the variable internship (X) and the variable career planning (Y). The population in this study were students of the 2019 Cosmetology and Beauty Department, Padang State University. The sample in the study was 37 students from the 2019 class of beauty and cosmetology department who were taken by random sampling. Data collection on educational variables used documentation data, namely internship value data and on career planning variables using questionnaires. Data analysis used product moment correlation analysis to determine the correlation between intership and career planning. The results of the data analysis show that the value of the correlation coefficient (r) between the variables of education and student career planning is 0.597 and the p value is 0.0000. The determinant value (r2) is 35.7%, so this indicates that internship makes a positive and significant contribution to student career planning. It can be concluded that: there is a positive and significant correlation between internship with career planning for students of the Cosmetology and Beauty department class of 2019, Padang State University. The results of this study can be used as material for consideration for lecturers of the Cosmetology and Beauty department in improving the educational quality of student skills and student career planning through the learning process, and for universities as material for consideration in curriculum development to improve the quality of student education.
The Effect of Bellboy Service Quality on Guest Satisfaction at The Premiere Hotel Padang
Authors: Putra Rizki Nurzamil , Putra Trisna
Published: September 2023

This research was initiated because of guest complaints about the service at The Premiere Hotel Padang. The aim is to analyze the effect of service quality on guest satisfaction, and is motivated bythere are still many new employees who have not mastered the applicable SOP, limited bellboy workforce so that when the hotel is full it cannot remind guests to carry out health protocols properly. This type of research is quantitative research in the form of causal relationships. Place of research at Premiere Hotel Padang. The research variables are the independent variable service quality and dependent variable guest satisfaction. The population is guests at The Premiere Hotel Padang. Research respondents totaling 100 people were obtained with a non-probability sampling technique. The instrument is a questionnaire which is arranged according to a Likert scale. Test the instrument by means of testing the validity and reliability test. Data were analyzed with basic statistics of research results and data descriptions. Test requirements analysis using normality test, homogeneity test and linearity test. The result is the Quality of Service category does not agree with the percentage of 44%.R square value 0,382 with sig 0,002<0,05 This means that the effect of service quality on satisfaction is 38.2%, while 61.8% is influenced by other factors that have not been studied in this study;
Hotel Image and Trust in Guest Loyalty Relationships: A Study in Universitas Negeri Padang Hotel Padang City
Authors: Lisna Yuke Permata , Yuricha Stephanie Vivian , Maharani Tiara , Arif Ahmad
Published: September 2023

The continued development of tourism encourages the growth of the tourism industry and promotes competitive tourism. Creating a loyal customer base is necessary for each destination to exist and be sustainable. This study identifies factors that drive customer loyalty, such as hotel image and guest trust. This study also examines the role of switching costs as a moderating variable that can intervene in the influence of each antecedent variable on hotel guest loyalty. This study involved UNP Hotel guests as a sample with criteria aged over 17 years who had stayed at the hotel (purposive sampling). The analysis was carried out using a variant-based structural equation model approach (variant-based SEM) with two stages, namely the Inner Model and the Outer Model. The outer model is used to test the quality of the instrument, while the inner model is used to test the hypothesis. Based on the results of the data analysis, it was found that switching costs play a role in the correlation between hotel image, trust, and hotel guest loyalty.
Assessment of Bulgarian municipalities in providing basic services and shaping the local business environment
Authors: Tsonkov Nikolay
Published: September 2023

Socio-economic processes in Bulgaria in recent decades have led to demographic collapse. This collapse is expressed in the reduction and concentration of the population in certain places. This process leads to the shrinkage of cities, with small municipalities being the most affected. Normally, after the next census, an inventory of the localities should be made in terms of the basic services they provide to the population and the implementation of territorial development policies, including forming a favorite local business ecosystem. The author's main purpose is to evaluate Bulgarian municipalities’ performance, which is the key to establishing good living conditions and a friendly business ecosystem for investment attractiveness. In this regard, the author proposes the regional investment index for municipalities’ evaluation. The present research is completed with a sociological survey on the attitudes of businesses, the population, branch organizations, and other civil structures towards the state and the functioning of municipalities in the Bulgarian state. The regional investment index applies to two Bulgarian municipalities (Balchik and Pomorie) in Bulgaria’s Black Sea region. With the help of the assessment model, the conditions and business environment in the municipalities can be measured, individual municipalities can be compared and it has practical-applied value for local authorities and citizens as well as for the state and business.
Specifics of the social security systems in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with a focus on maternity and parenthood
Authors: Duda Danuta , Turečková Kamila , Kubalová Radka , Buryová Ivona
Published: September 2023

This paper analyses and compares the specifics of the social security systems in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with a focus on maternity and parenthood. The chosen topic is illustrated by diagrams of social security systems, namely state social support benefits and sickness insurance benefits. The article focuses specifically on maternity, parental and paternity benefits as well as birth grants and pregnancy allowances. The aim of the paper is to present and evaluate the specifics of the social security systems with a focus on these benefits as well as their amount and to point out their differences. The methods used in the paper are description, descriptive analysis, comparative analysis and comparison. To obtain the data and information used in the paper, literature and legislation of the Czech Republic and Slovakia were used. The results of the analysis and comparison will be beneficial not only for the scientific community but also the general public.
Revista Colombiana de Tecnologías de Avanzada RCTA
Authors: Pardo Garcia PhD. Aldo
Published: September 2023

La revista de la Facultad de Ingenierías y Arquitectura tiene como propósito la difusión de conocimientos en las áreas de las tecnologías de avanzada, esta es una nueva versión de la revista científica Chíchira (ISSN 0122-9966) que anteriormente publicaba nuestra antigua facultad. Esta revista es un punto de encuentro entre los universitarios, ingenieros e investigadores tanto de la Facultad como de otras Universidades del País y el extranjero, que tienen lazos de trabajos con la Universidad de Pamplona, se les brinda la posibilidad de que se publiquen sus resultados investigativos.

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Cutaneous apocrine adenocarcinoma in a goat
Authors: Rissi Daniel R.
Published: September 2023

Apocrine neoplasms are rare in goats. This report describes an apocrine adenocarcinoma in a 5-year-old female Boer goat with an ulcerated, exophytic, multilobulated mass on the left dorsolateral cervical area. Histologically, the dermis was effaced and expanded by a poorly demarcated epithelial neoplasm with desmoplasia. Neoplastic cells were arranged in acini with papillary projections into the lumen and had cuboidal or columnar, eosinophilic, occasionally vacuolated cytoplasm. Nuclei were round and had finely stippled chromatin with one nucleolus. Neoplastic cells contained periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)–positive and diastase–resistant, alcian blue–positive cytoplasmic granules. There were 6 mitoses in 2.37 mm2 (equivalent to 10 FN22/40X fields). Histologic and histochemical features in the current case were consistent with a cutaneous apocrine gland adenocarcinoma.
Кинематические уравнения колебаний математического маятника
Authors: Мусин Наиль
Published: September 2023

В статье выводятся кинематические уравнения колебаний математического маятника. Показывается, что координата $x$ изменяется по гармоническому закону независимо от угла отклонения. Координата $y$ выражается через гармоническую зависимость.
Наукові підходи та педагогічні принципи формування готовності майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва до інклюзивного навчання учнів основної школи
Authors: Богяну Катерина Олександрівна
Published: September 2023

У статті розкрито актуальну проблему сучасної мистецької освіти стосовно здатності майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва здійснювати інклюзивне навчання в основній школи. З’ясовано, що, незважаючи на шерег відповідних досліджень сучасних науковців, проблема формування готовності майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва до інклюзивного навчання учнів основної школи є недостатньо розглянутою щодо методологічних засад її вирішення. Саме тому мета статті полягає в обґрунтуванні наукових підходів і принципів формування готовності майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва до інклюзивного навчання учнів основної школи. Визначено наукові та практичні чинники, що впливають на формування готовності до музичного інклюзивного навчання учнів основної школи. Для досягнення мети використано методи: теоретичного аналізу наукових праць; теоретичного, структурно-функціонального аналізу; комплексного аналізу, конструювання, теоретичного моделювання та узагальнення. Розглянуто наукові підходи та принципи формування педагогічних знань, умінь та навичок для застосування в інклюзивному просторі. Обґрунтовано доцільність застосування гуманістичного, особистісно-орієнтованого та комунікативного підходів. Простежено їх зв’язок із педагогічними принципами, що уможливлює створення методики формування готовності майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва до інклюзивного навчання учнів основної школи. За результатами дослідження з’ясовано, що визначені наукові підходи та педагогічні принципи мають сприяти формуванню готовності майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва до інклюзивної діяльності учнів основної школи.
Початки навчання гри на ударних інструментах у спеціальних музичних закладах Одеси в XIX столітті
Authors: Рало Ганна Олексіївна
Published: September 2023

Дослідження присвячене витокам професійного навчання гри на ударних інструментах у рамках музично-освітніх осередків Одеси, що створювалися у місті в XIX ст. Мета статті полягає в окресленні передумов розвитку мистецтва гри на ударних інструментах в означений період в Одесі та визначенні ролі музичних товариств і спеціальних музичних навчальних закладів щодо формування та розвитку професійних навичок та вмінь майбутніх музикантів-ударників. Серед основних методів дослідження вибрано індуктивний, дедуктивний, історико-хронологічний методи та метод порівняльно-зіставного аналізу. Окреслено передумови розвитку музичного життя міста у XIX ст. Відзначено широку популярність ксилофоніста М.-Й. Гузікова в Одесі у 30-х роках позаминулого століття та виявлено його внесок у становлення й розповсюдження чотирирядної конструкції ксилофона та виконавства на ньому у Європі та Одесі. Визначено місце ударних інструментів та перебіг навчання у Музичних класах Одеського відділення Імператорського музичного товариства (ОВ ІРМТ). Розглянуто програми учнівських вечорів, іспитів учнів Музичних класів ОВ ІРМТ задля визначення початків навчання гри на духових та ударних інструментах. Запропоновано програми класних занять відділення гри на оркестрових інструментах, зокрема духових та ударних, та проаналізовано зміст відповідних вимог. Простежено склад учнів симфонічного оркестру, створеного при Музичних класах ОВ ІРМТ з метою виявлення учнів, які виконували партії ударних у цьому музичному колективі.
Регіональні диригентсько-хорові школи в Україні: порівняльний аналіз
Authors: Мартинюк Анатолій Кирилович
Published: September 2023

Дослідження присвячене порівняльному аналізу регіональних диригентсько-хорових шкіл в Україні. Мета статті полягає в узагальненні спільних та відмінних рис мистецького буття регіональних диригентсько-хорових шкіл України ХХ – початку ХХІ ст. Пріоритетними методами дослідження є: регіональний мистецтвознавчий – для виявлення специфіки перебігу мистецьких процесів у регіонах України; компаративний мистецтвознавчий – для виявлення доцентрових та відцентрових тенденцій, спільних та відмінних рис виконавських традицій, художньо-ментальних особливостей регіональних диригентсько-хорових шкіл; моделювання – для модельного прогнозування буття регіональних диригентсько-хорових шкіл ХХ – початку ХХІ ст. Висвітлено особливості функціонування Львівської, Одеської, Київської та Харківської диригентсько-хорових шкіл як найбільш потужних презентантів хорового мистецтва регіонів України. Відзначено контекстуальні зв’язки регіональних диригентсько-хорових шкіл першої половини ХХ ст. із суспільними тенденціями національного руху. Наголошено на позитивній динаміці розвитку професійного хорового виконавства та аматорського хорового співу в другій половині ХХ – на початку ХХІ ст. Простежено новітні тенденції національної диригентсько-хорової школи в аспекті її входження до європейського соціокультурного простору. Розкрито самобутні ознаки регіональних диригентсько-хорових шкіл у трансляції комунікативних традицій. Окреслено самобутні риси хорового мислення у творчій діяльності регіональних диригентсько-хорових шкіл. Виявлено основні вектори діяльності митців як ознаки самобутності шкіл. Простежено репертуарні тенденції та стильові константи музично-виконавської діяльності шкіл як віддзеркалення регіональних художньо-ментальних особливостей.
Художній контент фортепіанної підготовки майбутніх бакалаврів музичного мистецтва
Authors: Реброва Олена Євгенівна , Ці Шао , Ліньлінь Чень
Published: September 2023

У статті актуалізовано проблему застосування педагогічного потенціалу художнього контенту фортепіанних творів у дослідженнях, що присвячені фаховій підготовці майбутніх бакалаврів музичного мистецтва, викладачів фортепіано. Показано, що художній контент по-різному представлений у науковому дискурсі, зокрема у словосполученні таких якостей виконавців-педагогів, які є необхідними для інтерпретації фортепіанних творів (виконавської, педагогічної, методичної). Розглянуто дослідження, що присвячені художньо-смисловим уявленням, художньо-ментальному досвіду, художньо-образній пам’яті, художньо-емоційному досвіду, поліхудожній компетентності та ін. Розглянуто методологічну базу дослідження феномену художнього контенту у фортепіанній підготовці майбутніх бакалаврів музичного мистецтва. Показано, що він може реалізуватися через естетизацію музично-виконавського процесу на основі усвідомлення полікультурного вектору естетичних категорій, а також поліпарадигмальну методологію, що сполучає наукові підходи мистецтвознавства (стильовий, факторний, історичний, біографічний, семіотичний, герменевтичний) та музичної педагогіки (художньо-комунікативний, творчо-розвивальний, акмеологічний, аксіологічний та ін.). Окреслено окремі результати попередніх досліджень зазначеної проблематики та на основі узагальнення результатів пілотажного дослідження актуалізовано проблему творчого художньо-естетичного розвитку майбутніх бакалаврів музичного мистецтва, викладачів фортепіано шляхом занурення в художній контент творів, осмислення їх семантично-смислової сутності як основи інтерпретації, а також обґрунтовано доцільність проведення подальших досліджень на основі акмеологічного та аксіологічного наукових підходів.
Laboratorios remotos en educación superior: Una revisión bibliográfica sistematizada
Authors: Villalobos Molero Ángel , Romero Alonso Rosa
Published: September 2023

El uso de laboratorios teleoperados es una realidad en varias instituciones de educación superior. Son una alternativa frente a la imposibilidad física de asistir presencialmente y se ha extendido su uso en los últimos años. Existen pocos trabajos (dos) de reseñas que sistematizan las investigaciones al respecto, éstas abarcan un período temporal reducido. Se desarrolla un estudio del tipo revisión bibliográfica sistematizada [1], con la finalidad de estudiar las tendencias en el uso de laboratorios remotos para el aprendizaje en educación superior. Se logra analizar 53 trabajos encontrados en las bases de datos WOS y ERIC, publicados entre los años 2011 y 2021. Abarca trabajos de distintas localizaciones geográficas, en 6 continentes, los cuales corresponden en su mayoría a artículos publicados en revistas científicas y a ponencias en congresos, el principal enfoque metodológico de los estudios es de tipo cuantitativo. Los principales temas abordados en el corpus analizado corresponden en primer lugar a la creación de laboratorios remotos y en un segundo lugar su aporte en los procesos de enseñanza, a partir de experiencias en distintas disciplinas. Se demuestra que presentan una serie de ventajas frente a sus homólogos físicos y su aporte en el enriquecimiento del aprendizaje técnico y científico
Pengaruh Upah, Lingkungan Kerja dan Iklim Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas Tenaga Kerja di PT. BPR Prima Mertoyudan Sejahtera
Authors: Purwanti Riska Purwanti , Damayanti Dila
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh upah, lingkungan, iklim terhadap produktivitas kerja. Populasi yang akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan di PT. BPR Prima Mertoyudan Sejahtera sebanyak 46 orang.  Penelitian ini menggunakan total sampling. Analisis data menggunakan regresi berganda. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan upah terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja di PT. BPR Prima Mertoyudan Sejahtera. Tidak terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan lingkungan kerja terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja di PT. BPR Prima Mertoyudan Sejahtera. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan iklim terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja di PT. BPR Prima Mertoyudan Sejahtera. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan upah, lingkungan kerja dan iklim terhadap produktivitas tenaga kerja di PT. BPR Prima Mertoyudan Sejahtera.
Peningkatan Berkelanjutan: Pendekatan Analisis Tulang Ikan
Authors: Thahira Agniya
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana penerapan dan kendala di perusahaan UD. Membiri Kendari melalui aplikasi fishbone analysis terkait dengan tenaga kerja, metode kerja, mesin, bahan baku, dan lingkungan. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan UD. Membiri Kendari yang berjumlah 22 orang. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah Review Literature dan wawancara, Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif.  Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa penerapan aplikasi fishbone analysis di masa seperti ini cocok di terapkan, karena sistem ini memiliki kelebihan dimana mampu menemukan kendala, kemudian menggunakannnya untuk melakukan perbaikan kualitas produksi yang berkelanjutan.
The analysis of energy potential in vine leaves of the ‘Regent’ cultivar as bio-waste depending on the year of cultivation and the type of rootstock used
Authors: Kapłan Magdalena , Maj Grzegorz , Klimek Kamila E.
Published: September 2023

The study evaluated physicochemical properties of bio-waste as a potential biofuel in the form of leaves from ‘Regent’ grapevines grown on six different rootstocks and a control grown on its own roots for three years of cultivation. An elemental analysis was carried out, determining the content of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulphur in the leaves tested. A technical analysis of the biofuel was also carried out to determine the content of moisture, volatile matter, and ash. The calorimetric method was used to determine the higher heating value for the material. Fixed carbon and oxygen carbon was calculated based on the elemental and technical analyses. The study showed that the type of rootstock and the year of cultivation influence the amount of leaves obtained from the cultivation area. Leaf entrustment per hectare ranged from 1,140,868.02 in rootstock 161-49 to 1,265,286.7 Mg∙ha–1 in rootstock SO4. Regardless of the year of the study, shrubs grafted on 125AA rootstock and the control had the highest combustion heat of 17.5 MJ∙kg–1 and 17.6 MJ∙kg–1 respectively, while 5BB rootstock had the lowest combustion heat (16.4 MJ∙kg–1). Statistical analysis showed no significant effect of test year on the elemental and technical parameters evaluated. It was observed that regardless of the evaluated parameter and the type of rootstock in most parameters, the values in 2022 were the highest, while in 2021 they were the lowest. –1
Echocardiographic Changes of the Left Ventricle and Left Atrium in COPD
Authors: Mekov E. , Yanev N. , Kurtelova N. , Mihalova T. , Yamakova Y. , Petkov R.
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Cardiac disorders are common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They worsen shortness of breath and physical capacity and reduce the quality of life. Ultrasound assessment of cardiac function could contribute to assessing the severity of the disease. This study aimed to assess the prognostic significance of echocardiographic parameters on the rate of exacerbations and mortality.

Materials and methods: This was a prospective study of patients with COPD without exacerbation in the previous 1 month. Patients over 40 years of age, current or former smokers with more than 10 pack-years of smoking, and postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.7 were included. All patients underwent two-dimensional transthoracic Doppler echocardiography at rest by an experienced cardiologist. Echocardiographic parameters were evaluated for prognostic significance on a composite endpoint of moderate and severe exacerbations and death for 1 year. Data from postbronchodilator spirometry, symptoms, quality of life, and demographic and clinical information were also collected.

Results: A total of 96 patients were analyzed with a mean FEV1 of 55.8%. A total of 64 patients (67%) reached the composite endpoint. A significantly higher proportion of patients with deceleration time deviations (86.2 vs. 58.2%, p = 0.0055) and increased septal thickness (55.6 vs. 24.6%, p = 0.0099) reached the primary endpoint at one-year follow-up. Echocardiographic disorders showed a correlation with the quality of life, but not with lung function.

Conclusion: Non-invasive assessment of cardiac function by echocardiography could be included in the complex assessment of disease severity in COPD patients.
Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Perceived Stress in Outpatients with Depression and Anxiety in Remission During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kamenova I. , Vladimirova R. , Stoyanova V.
Published: September 2023

Objective: The study aimed at identifying the influence of socio-demographic factors on perceived stress during the first and the second “waves” of the COVID-19 pandemic among patients with depression and anxiety in remission compared to controls.

Method: The study was designed as case-control, cross-sectional and non-interventional, and included 60 outpatients with depressive and anxiety disorders in remission and 60 controls with or without family history of affective disorder. A self-assessment scale (Perceived Stress Scale, PSS-10) was used to evaluate perceived stress. The remission was objectified by the Clinical Global Impression scale (CGI-S ≤ 2) and a questionnaire about the socio-demographic features and clinical characteristics of the disorders was completed.

Results: By using multiple logistic regression, it was found that the diagnostic category and/or the relevant family history did not predict higher levels of perceived stress during the COVID-19 pandemic (p > 0.05). Females were associated with higher risk of moderate or high stress (OR = 2.613, p = 0.017), as well as those working from home during the pandemic (OR = 4.00, p = 0.026).

Conclusions: Addressing the COVID-19 effects on mental health in a biopsychosocial manner, the study shows the impact of socio-demographic factors such as gender and work environment in times of a psychosocial crisis. The lack of differences in stress perception by the patients in remission and healthy controls implicates the importance of adequate maintenance treatment and easy access to mental health services in times of crisis.
Proinflammatory Cytokine Polymorphisms and Severity of Periodontitis in a Cohort of Bulgarian Patients
Authors: Pashova-Tasseva Z. , Popova Ch. , Tosheva E. , Mlachkova A.
Published: September 2023

In this manuscript we are discussing our research of the presence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of two proinflammatory cytokines – interleukin 17F (IF-17F) and interleukin 23 (IL-23) in a cohort of Bulgarian patients.

The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of SNPs of IL-17F and IL-23 and to explore a relation between IL-23 and IL-17F and severity of periodontitis. In the study 83 individuals were included – 62 patients with severe periodontitis and 21 healthy participants. Detailed periodontal status was taken in order to estimate the diagnosis of each participant. A Real-Time PCR for determination of SNP of IL-17 and IL-23 was performed. The data was summarised and processed by the means of statistical analysis.

The results showed that when testing individuals for SNP of IL-17F, three genotypes were detected – TT, CT, CC, with prevalence of the TT genotype. In regards to SNP of IL-23, the widespread distribution of GG genotype represents the major share among all individuals with only three representatives with GA genotype. Important tendencies about the severity of the periodontal disease with regards to the SNPs and their simultaneous presence were found.

Conclusion: In the present study two proinflammatory cytokine gene polymorphisms were explored and studied in relation to the severity of the periodontal disease. Their distribution among the tested individuals was established and relation to major parameters of the periodontal disease was evaluated.
Giant Lipoma of the Hand
Authors: Georgiev G. P. , Telang M. , Firoozi B. , Ananiev J. , Landzhov B. , Olewnik Ł. , Stokov L.
Published: September 2023

Lipomas have been called “innocent tumors” due to their slow growth without infiltrating neighbouring structures, usually with a rounded or ovoid shape, rarely over 2 cm in size. In the area of the upper limb, lipomas over 5 cm are defined as “giant lipomas”. In this report, we present a rare case of a “giant lipoma” in the hand in a 60-year-old man. He complained of painless swelling, which appeared eight years before and gradually increased in size until the last year, when a significant enlargement appeared; thus, the soft tissue mass led to the inability to perform daily tasks, and the patient sought medical care. Computed tomography suggested the diagnosis of lipoma. Thereafter, successful surgical excision was performed, and no recurrences were observed two years after the operation. The clinical signs, imaging, and treatment methods of this case are briefly presented.
Interprofessional education: the attitude among students of health science bachelor's degree programmes at universities of applied sciences in Austria / Interprofessionelle Ausbildung: Die Einstellung der Studierenden gesundheitswissenschaftlicher Bachelor-Studiengänge an österreichischen Fachhochschulen
Authors: Kühteubl Monika , Pekar Thomas
Published: September 2023

Introduction

Interprofessional collaboration is a strategy to meet the challenges of increasing complexity in the health system. The basis for cooperation in professional life must already be established in the context of interprofessional education (IPE). Students’ attitude towards IPE is a crucial factor in the development of interprofessional competences.

The aim of this study is to investigate the attitude towards interprofessional education among students of health science bachelor's degree programmes at selected universities of applied sciences in Austria.

Method

An empirical, quantitative, non-experimental approach in the form of a cross-sectional study was chosen, with the survey being carried out online using the questionnaire University of the West of England Interprofessional Questionnaire © (Pollard et al., 2004) in its German translation von Mahler et al. (2017), as a self-assessment measuring instrument to investigate the students’ attitude towards communication and teamwork, interprofessional learning and interprofessional interaction. The data evaluation was both descriptive and analytical.

Results

505 students from nine different health science degree programmes participated in the survey. 79 % (n = 504) rate their communication and teamwork skills positively and 76.6 % (n = 505) have a positive attitude towards interprofessional learning. However, only 8 % (n = 396) have a positive opinion on interprofessional interaction. In the group comparisons, significant differences are observed between the various study programmes, semesters of study and previous professional experience.

Conclusion

The knowledge of the attitude towards IPE should be considered when designing interprofessional activities during the course of studies in order to influence the students’ attitude positively.
Regional and local border effects after two decades of Central European unification. What matters?
Authors: Neumannová Michaela , Pařil Vilém , Hrůza Filip , Jakubčinová Martina , Farbiak Martin
Published: September 2023

This article deals with the border effect phenomenon affecting the mobility of inhabitants in border regions. It aims to identify the determinants of the border effect in transport at the municipal level, considering the distance from the border, the populations and the characteristics of the closest bordering country. The survey in the Czech Republic eventually involved 675 representatives of municipalities who answered questions on inter-municipal mobility. The results confirmed that the most substantial handicap was population size, with small populations corresponding to the limited use of public transport when travelling beyond a given border. The results confirmed that the characteristics of the state or region that shares the border must be considered when assessing border regions. Therefore, the solution to the problems of individual border regions cannot be viewed with a single instrument. It is necessary to consider substantial differences resulting from the economic level of neighbouring countries.
Autonomous Vehicles and the Linkages to Smart Mobility: Impact and Implications on Digital Globalisation
Authors: Reghunadhan Ramnath , Stanley Ansel Elias
Published: September 2023

Human civilisation is undergoing a transformation, perceived as the institutionalisation of digital globalisation. The 20th century witnessed greater strides in the form of the internet revolution, automobile technologies and smart mobility, related transformation, dissemination and integration of related technologies as well, leading to the emergence of digital globalisation. The integration of cyber-physical systems has accelerated the rate of urbanisation, and the currently prevailing enhanced standards of living have increased the number of automobiles in cities that have been integrated into the digitally globalised ecosystems, leading to the emergence of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The present study analyses the emerging threats and vulnerabilities of AVs and smart mobility, which have created more security concerns for AVs across nation-states, leading as well to the emergence of digital globalisation. The article theorises the aspects of human security linkages and utilises a capacity matrix (qualitative approach) to examine the development, institutionalisation and integration of AVs into digital globalisation and the related challenges emerging along with it.
Nt-Probnp in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Without Heart Failure
Authors: Vlajovic Sladjana , Andrejic Olivera , Sreckovic Miodrag , Davidovic Goran , Bankovic Dragic , Milovanovic Nada , Vucic Rada
Published: September 2023

NT-proBNP is marker of acute heart failure. Recent investigation implicate its role in different cardiac and non-cardiac diseases and different mechanism of release in patients with STEMI and NSTEMI. Our study included 66 patients with diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction, hospitalized in Clinical Centre Kragujevac. We evaluated standard biochemical analysis including NTproBNP, electrocardiography, transthoracic echocardiography and coronary angiography. The most common cardiovascular risk factors were emotional stress (93,94%), and physical inactivity( 81,82%). NT-proBNP values were higher in patients with AMI vs health volunteers (943 vs. 162,5 pg/ml, p = 0,0001), NSTEMI vs STEMI patients (1427 pg/ml vs. 592 pg/m, p = 0,005), patients with culprit lesion on left vs right coronary artery (1421 vs. 548, p =0.02), and anterior vs inferior location AMI (1714vs. 625, p =0.022). We found positive correlation NT-proBNP values with CRP, urea, creatinine, and negative correlation with triglicerides, hemoglobin, left ventricular ejection fraction. Higher values of NT-proBNP values are recorded in patients with AMI, NSTEMI, anterior location AMI and with culprit lesion on left coronary artery.
The Superfluity of the Human - Reflections on the Posthuman Condition
Authors: Paić Žarko
Published: September 2023

The author claims that concerning the “progress” and “development” of the technoscientific mind in the application of artificial intelligence, the anthropological definition of man has become not only outdated and ineffective, but “man” has become “superfluous” for the logic of the digital age. He develops his argumentative assumptions, critically confronting numerous approaches to this problem, from Heidegger, Severino, G. Anders, Deleuze, Simondon, and Wiener. By showing how the prospects of future philosophy presuppose technological singularity and extropy, the link between posthumanism and transhumanism, the author raises the question of the possibility of thinking differently from metaphysics within the labyrinth of language.
Optimization of Scheduling using Heuristic Approach with Campbell Dudek Smith Algorithm (CDS) at PT OSIN
Authors: Makarim Raihan Afif , Maksum Apid Hapid , Rachmat Muhamad Taufiq
Published: September 2023

PT OSIN is a company that runs a business in the automotive manufacturing sector. The company applies a flow shop production model whose production pattern is line to line in series using the First Come First Serve production scheduling method. The problem with the FCFS method which is considered to have not reached the optimal enough in meeting uncertain product demands, causing delays in the production schedule, which has an impact on the flow or distribution of goods and can lead to increased production in activities. The proposed improvement method is made to optimize production scheduling, focusing on minimizing the makespan values in the scheduling system's order. This study uses a heuristic approach to the Campbell, Dudek, Smith (CDS) algorithm in overcoming scheduling problems. The CDS method is a production scheduling heuristic method developed from the Johnson algorithm in obtaining several sequences of 6 types of work processes at the work center which aims to analyze the total time for each processing process (makespan). Comparing the two methods using the FCFS method by sorting the scheduling according to the order of the initial order time produces a total value of 2,408.75 minutes, while using the CDS algorithm which uses 5 iterations produces a minor matter of 881.3 minutes. Comparing the results obtained by applying the scheduling system with the CDS method can be used as a proposed improvement in overcoming the delay in delivery and the production scheduling process.
Forecasting Demand of Moving Average and Linier Regression Methods in Predicting the Production of K93 Disc Brake Product (Case Study of PT United Steel Center Indonesia)
Authors: Bilaffayza Ersa Salsa , Wahyudin Wahyudin , Herwanto Dene
Published: September 2023

PT United Steel Center Indonesia is a manufacturing company engaged in the steel plate industry. The company produces various kinds of steel plate products and has various plants, one of which is the Disc Brake K93 product. The Disc Brake K93 product is a part request from the largest customer which often experiences significant changes, resulting in fluctuations and causing inventory to accumulate in the warehouse. Inventories that accumulate can cause losses for the company, due to improper waste according to planning, even less inventory can cause losses for the company because it can experience delays in delivery to customers. Forecasting is one method in planning to predict and help draw conclusions. Moving Average and Linier Regression methods are used in this study, and an analysis of the level of accuracy is carried out using the concistency of MAD, MSE, and MAPE as well as forecasting validation with Tracking Signal. Based on the results of processing and analysis, it is found that the linear regression method is the most accurate method in predicting Disc Brake K93 products for the 2022 period with an increase in production each month, the MAD value is 15242.23, MSE is 371649700, MAPE is 0.201, and the Tracking Signal is 0.
Analysis of Product Inventory Control using Continuous Review System Q Method and Periodic Review System P Method to Minimize Inventory Costs
Authors: Setiawan Irwan , Rasul Rofifah , Rusman Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Store X is a store that sells muslim fashion products. There is a phenomenon that often occurs in one of Store X's branches, such as the shortage of jetblack hijab products in stock. This phenomenon results in the company's loss of opportunity to gain profit and has an impact on high inventory costs. Based on this, it is known that one of Store X’s branches does not yet have a good inventory system, so it is necessary to apply optimal inventory methods and minimize inventory costs. This study uses a quantitative approach to data collection methods of interviews, literature studies, and company historical data. The data analysis method used is the SMA, WMA, and SES methods with each of the two conditions. As well as using the Continuous Review System method (Q method) and the Periodic Review System method (P method) for the calculation of inventory policy and total inventory costs. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the Q method determines the optimal ordering lot quantity and the point of having to reorder goods. This resulted in the stock in the warehouse always being replenished on time so that there were no excess or shortage of inventory and customer requests could be fulfilled so that inventory costs could be minimized. Based on this statement, it is stated that the Q method is suitable for the company because it provides an optimal inventory policy and minimizes inventory costs by 5.90% or IDR 44,771,467 of company costs.
AUTENTICIDAD DE LA PRUEBA Y EL DEBIDO PROCESO EN LA LEGISLACIÓN ECUATORIANA
Authors: Pangol Lascano Alberto Mauricio , Garzón Rivera Camila Anahí
Published: September 2023

Los principios judiciales de la prueba, representan un medio probatorio que garantizan el derecho de las partes. El objetivo fue analizar la autenticidad de la prueba, en relación con el debido proceso, de acuerdo a la legislación ecuatoriana. La metodología fue cuali-cuantitativa, los métodos fueron el interpretativo-hermenéutico, se analizó la autenticidad de la prueba dentro de los diferentes procesos aplicados en el COGEP. Finalmente se realizó una scoping review, bajo criterios de búsqueda. Los resultados obtenidos se refieren a que las pruebas dentro de un proceso judicial, se hace mención a la demostración, comprobación, y, búsqueda de la verdad, que permita y contribuya llegar al convencimiento de los hechos. Toda autoridad administrativa y/o judicial, está en la obligación de dar cumplimiento a las normas establecidas en la Constitución y son los responsables de llevar un proceso justo y precautelando los derechos constitucionales de las personas
Is the likelihood of receiving cataract surgery determined by place of residence? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Fachir Farisa Shauma , Arifin Syamsul , Febriana Silvia Kristanti Tri , Wanahari Tenri Ashari
Published: September 2023

Objectives:

This study aims to systematically review the literature and identify the association between place of residence and cataract surgery utilisation.

Materials and Methods:

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis according to preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis guidelines. A literature search was performed on PubMed and ProQuest databases, screening all related articles in the past 10 years (2012–2022). Data were analysed using RevMan 5.3 software, with pooled effect estimates reported as an odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI).

Results:

A total of 10 studies from eight articles were identified and included in the meta-analysis. The pooling results of these studies suggest that there is a statistically significant association between residence and cataract surgery utilisation. Those who live in rural areas (OR: 0.70, 95% CI: 0.52–0.95, P = 0.02) are 0.7 times less likely to use cataract surgical services compared to urban areas. The heterogeneity was significant (P < 0.0001 and I2 = 76%) and a random effect model was adopted.

Conclusion:

Our findings indicate that there is an association between place of residence and cataract surgery utilisation, with individuals residing in rural areas being less likely to use such treatment. These findings can inform targeted interventions aimed at improving cataract surgical coverage among rural populations.
Muscle metastasis from esophageal carcinoma – Case report and review of the literature
Authors: Botchu Rajesh , Yousef Mina Malak Abed , Iyengar Karthikeyan P.
Published: September 2023

Muscle metastasis is rare and those from esophageal carcinoma are even rare. We report the first reported case of muscle metastasis within the vastus intermedius from squamous cell carcinoma and review the literature. Early diagnosis and awareness of the various patterns of muscle metastasis is essential to decrease morbidity.