bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Citizens' Satisfaction With Non-Cash Food Assistance
Authors: Ayu Pramestidewi Chandra , Ismartaya Ismartaya , Yulianingsih Yulianingsih , Prio Utomo Yoyok , Palahudin Palahudin
Published: June 2023

This observation will analyze the level of community satisfaction with non-cash food assistance for social services in the Cibinong District area, Bogor Regency, West Java. Since the March 2020 Pandemic, the government through the Social Service has collaborated with banks (Association of State Banks) to distribute non-cash food assistance (BPNT). Assistance is channeled by distributing electronic cards such as red and white special ATMs to prosperous families from the bank to underprivileged residents who have been registered in the Bogor Regency Social Service data. Then the card is exchanged for necessities (nine staples), namely: 10 kg of rice, 1 kg of eggs, 1 chicken meat, 0.5 kg of vegetables/fruit, and 250 grams of green beans, exchanged for e-Warung which has been provided by the Social Service Bogor Regency. Data collection through questionnaires and observation of e-Warung 40 respondents was taken based on a purposive random sampling technique. The data was analyzed through validity and reliability tests, as well as a hypothesis test in measuring the level of satisfaction of residents with BPNT through e-Warung in Cibinong. The results of the study provide clues that several dimensions of the level of satisfaction that affect the distribution of current BPNT in the Cibinong sub-district, namely: Accuracy in implementation, there are 6 precise aspects: Target, quantity, price, time, quality, and administration. There are two kinds of measurements of Family Welfare Nationally, namely, Measurements by the Central Bureau of Statistics and Measurements carried out by the National Family Planning Coordinating Board,  with concerning e-Warung, measurements based on population, health, consumption patterns, and employment. The conclusion is that the level of citizen satisfaction with BPNT has a very positive effect. The results of the study stated that citizen satisfaction increased by 24% on the accuracy of providing assistance and satisfaction increased by 27% on e-Warung performance.
Phytochemical Screening Of Ethanol Extract Of Temu Kunci (Boesenbergia Rotunda (L.) Mansf) Rhizome Extract And Testing Of Bilirubin Levels In Male White Mice
Authors: Harahap Mawandha Sari , Harahap Urip , Sitorus Panal
Published: June 2023

Liver Disease Is A Deadly Disease That Has Attacked Many People. Liver Disease Is A Disease That Occurs As A Result Of An Unhealthy Lifestyle. Usually, The Patient Will Consume Drugs With Chemical Compounds To Overcome The Problem Of This Disease. The Long-Term Use Of Chemical Drugs Will Certainly Cause Side Effects Or, Even Worse, Cause New Diseases. Therefore, The Latest Treatment Methods Must Be Developed To Minimize Side Effects, Namely The Use Of Traditional Medicines. The Purpose Of This Study Was To Determine The Use Of Temu Kunci Rhizome As An Alternative To Reduce Total Bilirubin Levels In Rats As Experimental Animals. This Study Used Rats As Experimental Animals, Which Were Divided Into 6 Test Groups, Namely Group 1 Without Treatment, Group 2 With 0.5% CMC Suspension, Group 3 With 200 Mg Acetylcysteine, Group 4 With 250 Mg/Kg BW Ethanol Extract Of Temukunci, Group 5 Treated With A 500 Mg/Kg BW Dose Of Ethanol Extract Of Temukunci, And Group 6 With A 750 Mg/Kg BW Ethanol Extract Of Temukunci. From The Results Of The Research Conducted, The Ethanol Extract Of Temu Kunci At A Dose Of 750 Mg/Kg BW Was The Best Treatment For Reducing Total Bilirubin Levels In Rats As Experimental Animals.
Training Recommendation using Simple Addictive Weighting in Agriculture Product Trading Company
Authors: Oetama Raymond , Andila Mayang
Published: June 2023

The use of System Application and Processing (SAP) software is becoming increasingly popular among businesses, and ensuring employees receive adequate training is essential for effective use. However, there are common problems associated with SAP training, such as the lack of adequate training materials, training module quality, insufficient training facilities, and inadequate coach quality. These problems can result in employees not receiving the training they need to operate the software effectively, leading to a lack of productivity and efficiency in the workplace. To address these issues, the development of a training recommendation application using XAMPP, HTML, PHP, and CSS has been successful. The application offers an integrated, secure, and accurate solution to select the most appropriate SAP Training Module for each employee based on their performance across different attributes. The User Acceptance Testing (UAT) carried out with the Human Resource staff showed that the application built using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method was 100% effective in selecting the best module for each employee. The SAW method considers the weighted sum of performance rankings for each module, providing a reliable and accurate recommendation for the most suitable module for each employee.
Moderating Competitive Advantage On Factors Affecting MSMEs Business Performance In The Time Of Covid-19
Authors: Bekti Karnowati Nandang , Najmudin Najmudin , Suwandari Lusi , Adi Prakoso Fajar , Widya Apriandi Devy
Published: June 2023

This study aims to investigate how MSMEs in Cilacap capacity to compete and perfome well in the marketing arena are impected by market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation. The goal of this study is to balance the effect of market orientation on bussiness performance by looking at the potential moderating function of competitive advantage. Partial Least Square model analysis is used in the study. MSMEs business actors werw given a quetionnaire with a likert scale and five possible answers. We discovered that whilw market orientation is crucial for creating a competittive edge, it has no real bearing on how well a company performs. Additionally, whereas entrepreneurial mindset direccty affects corporate performance, it has little impact on competitive advantage. MSME business actors need to able to create fresh concept that can help the neighborhood deal with socioeconomic issue brought on by the Covid-19 pndemic.
Correlation of Macrozoobenthos Diversity Index with Physico-Chemical Factors in Lake Toba, Toba Samosir Regency
Authors: Sinambela Masdiana , Simangunsong Mariana , Simorangkir Andreas , Harahap Arman
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the macrozoobenthos in Lake Toba, Toba Samosir Regency. This research was conducted from May to July 2018. Determination of research stations based on environmental baseline consisted of 4 stations, namely station 1 in Lumban Binanga Laguboti village, station 2 in Lumban Bul-bul Balige, station 3 in Lumban Binanga Sigumpar, and station 4 in Hutagaol Sigumpar. Samples were taken using Eckman Grab at 3 times at each station. The macrozoobenthos found consisted of two classes, three orders, eight families, 15 species with a total of 565 individuals. The species found were Brotia subgloriosa, Brotia peninsularis, Brotia castulata, Pomacea diffusa, Pomacea paludosa, Filopaludina polygramma, Filopaludina sp., Melanoides tuberculata, Lymnaea sp., Emilia sp., Corbicula sumatrana, Corbicula fluminea, Corbicula japonica, Pilsbryoconcha exilis, and Anodonta sp.. The macrozoobenthic species with the highest number of individuals was Corbicula sumatrana with 141 individuals and the least was Lymnea sp. by 1 individual. The macrozoobenthos ecological analysis included the average density of 2260, the average diversity index of 1.282, the average uniformity index of 0.633, and the average dominance of 0.390. Then correlated with physico-chemical factors using Pearson correlation (r). Correlation of diversity index with physico-chemical factors from the strongest to the weakest starting from depth and phosphate, turbidity, temperature, pH, BOD, and DO.
Health Maintenance In The New Normal: An Analysis Of University Students' Awareness Using Clustering And Naïve Bayes
Authors: Tanadi Fiona , Sunardi Oetama Raymond
Published: June 2023

The new normal has posed significant challenges for students in maintaining their health. To address this issue, this study aimed to examine the awareness of university students in maintaining their health during this period using clustering and Naïve Bayes methods. The results of the study revealed two distinct clusters, "Aware" and "Not Aware," indicating that Indonesian students have varying levels of awareness regarding health precautions during the new normal. Most students are in the "Aware" cluster, suggesting a positive trend in health-conscious behavior among students in Indonesia. The Naive Bayes method was used to validate the cluster analysis, which resulted in an overall accuracy of approximately 96.25%. The study also found that the students are generally trying to maintain their health during the new normal, with most scoring between moderate and good. However, there are differences in the levels of effort put in by different age groups, with those aged 22 scoring lower. Moreover, students are generally making a good effort to maintain their health in public places during the new normal, but again, those aged 22 had the lowest scores. In terms of healthy food consumption, most students across all age groups scored a level of moderate consumption. The purpose of these findings is to inform policymakers and healthcare providers to develop sustainable programs for improving health awareness among students and addressing the challenges presented by the new normal.
Betalains-natural pigments for healthy food
Authors:   Union Nikola Tesla University of Belgrade, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Paunovic Dusan , Stojanovic Branka ,   Union Nikola Tesla University of Belgrade, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Dimitrijevic Danica ,   Union Nikola Tesla University of Belgrade, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Krstic Jovana ,   Union Nikola Tesla University of Belgrade, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Kostic Danijela ,   University of Nis, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry,
Published: June 2023

The application of artificial colors in practice has shown many negative effects on food safety and human health. Allergic reactions to artificial colors are very common, especially in children. Some research suggests that prolonged use of artificial colors can be the cause of cancer. Betaine is one of the most widespread groups of plant pigments, which is increasingly being researched in recent times. Therefore, the use of cheap plant pigments such as betaine is important. They are safe for use in food and have good biological and pharmacological properties. Some of them have an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antilipidemic, anticancer role. They can be used in food instead of anthocyanins. Some properties are beneficial to our health due to which they can be used to enhance the flavor and color of ice-cream, jellies, jams, desserts, sauces, sweets, tomato paste, breakfast cereals.
Improvements in Skin and Nail Psoriasis are Positively Correlated across Systemic Psoriasis Therapies
Authors: Okun Martin M
Published: June 2023

Objective: For clinical scenarios where patients have moderate to severe psoriasis and nail psoriasis, knowing whether skin response is correlated with nail response would provide insight into the relationship between psoriatic skin and nail unit inflammation. The primary objective of this study was to determine if improvement in skin and nail psoriasis across a range of systemic therapies are correlated.

Methods: Relevant publications pertaining to systemic therapies approved in the US for psoriasis were identified via PubMed search. Only studies with placebo controls were included. The paired point estimates of the PASI 75 response treatment effect [i.e., the placebo-adjusted PASI 75 response rate] (independent variable) and mean percentage NAPSI improvement for target fingernail treatment effect [also placebo-adjusted] (dependent variable) were calculated for each therapy. Simple linear regression analysis weighted by the standard errors for the independent and dependent variables was performed.

Results: Ten paired treatment effects for 4 systemic therapies (apremilast, adalimumab, etanercept, and guselkumab) were obtained. Guselkumab and adalimumab were associated with the greatest nail improvement, and guselkumab was associated with the greatest skin response rate. PASI 75 response rate and mean percentage improvement target fingernail NAPSI were positively correlated (p=0.03), with an R2 value of 0.48.

Conclusions: There is significant positive correlation across different therapies between the magnitude of improvement in psoriatic skin and nail disease among patients with moderate-severe psoriasis and clinically significant nail disease.
Realidades, problemas y desafíos pospandemia en la intervención social
Authors: Cañarte Carlos Alberto Nieto , Carpio Byron Andres Burgos , Santana Esther Elizabeth Velez , Yepez Norma Marieta Sanabria
Published: June 2023

El trabajo presentado se enfoca en la intervención social, cuyo objetivo general es: Analizar cuáles son las nuevas realidades, nuevos problemas y nuevos retos para la intervención en trabajo social, post pandemia. La metodología se estructura bajo un enfoque cualitativo, analizando información de distintas bases de datos recopilando un total de 20 artículos científicos de revistas indexadas de impacto mundial y regional publicados del 2020 al 2022. Los resultados evidencian que la intervención del trabajo social postpandemia ha significativo un gran problema y reto para los profesionales de este campo, por un lado, usuarios y familias con problemas derivados de la influencia de sus micro y macro, impidiendo tengan resiliencia necesaria para hacer frente a la transformación social y económica y sanitaria que experimento el mundo, uno de los retos ha sido cambiar la presencialidad de la intervención a la virtualidad impidiendo esa conexión entre el trabajador social y el paciente misma que busca identificar los problemas que padezca en implementar estrategias que mitiguen los problemas que presenten.
Vitality Triangle
Authors: Walsh Elizabeth , Abell Jessica
Published: June 2023

How can we navigate complex power dynamics in our every-day interactions, while sourcing our collective powers for a just transition to equitable, regenerative economies where we all get to be alive, well, and free? How can we disrupt the politics of trauma and cultivate a politics of flourishing?  This article explores how an inner-compass, the “Vitality Triangle,” can help us meet these challenges by living our questions while embodying, embedding, and emplacing three principles of regenerative vitality in living systems: liberty, reciprocity, and integrity.
The Vitality Triangle is not a new theory; it is a heuristic diagram informed by diverse lineages of thought and action that can help us cultivate ecosystem awareness as we navigate from the life-threatening conditions characterizing our current geological epoch to geographies of radical resilience.
The article brings attention to academic and paradigmatic assumptions regarding ontology, sovereignty/power, epistemology, and cartography that have contributed to a downward spiral of degenerative socio-ecological relationships, as depicted by the “Precarity Triangle.” The Vitality Triangle supports shifts in consciousness conducive to an upward spiral of regenerative relationships in dynamic, co-evolving living systems. The Vitality Triangle builds upon and complements Theory U as an awareness-based approach to systems change. It shares core ontological assumptions with Theory U, including an understanding that form follows consciousness, and therefore, shifting from ego-system to ecosystem awareness represents a powerful leverage point for systems change, regenerating vitality across scales in nested living systems – from bodies and the body politic, to the ecosystems of which we are part.
MADEN İŞLETMELERİNDE İŞ SAĞLIĞI ve GÜVENLİĞİ ÖNLEMLERİNİN ALINMADIĞINA DAİR TESPİT DAVASININ HUKUKİ YARARI- KARAR İNCELEMESİ
Authors: ÇEVİK Rumeysa
Published: June 2023

Maden işletmeleri iş kazalarının en sık meydana geldiği sektörlerin başında gelmektedir. Bu nedenle, işçilerin tehlikelerden arındırılmış, güvenli ve sağlıklı bir ortamda çalışabilmesinin amaçlandığı iş sağlığı ve güvenliği önlemleri, maden işletmelerinde ayrı bir önem taşır. Çalışmada ele alınan Yargıtay kararında maden işyerinde kuyu giriş ve çıkış kapılarının kilitlenmesi uygulamasının iş sağlığı ve güvenliği hükümlerine aykırılığının tespitine ilişkin bir dava açılmıştır. İlk derece mahkemesi, kuyu giriş ve çıkış kapılarının kilitlemesi uygulamasının iş sağlığı ve güvenliği açısından tehlike yaratmadığı sonucuna vararak davanın reddine karar vermiştir. Ancak Yargıtay, ilk derece mahkemesinin kararını eksik inceleme nedeniyle bozmuştur. Çalışmamızda öncelikle davaya konu olan olayda iş sağlığı ve güvenliği hükümlerine uygun hareket edilip edilmediği mevzuat hükümleri çerçevesinde incelenmektedir. Ardından, incelemenin asıl konusunu oluşturan iş sağlığı ve güvenliği hükümlerine aykırılık tespitinin hukuki yararı üzerinde durulmaktadır. Son olarak, işçi sendikasının davayı açmaktaki ehliyeti ve topluluk davası hakkında açıklamalarda bulunulmaktadır.
Facilitating Economic Growth by Leveraging on Infrastructure Development
Authors:   Department of Economics, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Olaoye Olayide Olayinka
Published: June 2023

To achieve most of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as the elimination of poverty and hunger, the establishment of good health and well-being, provision of quality education, creation of decent work and economic growth, infrastructure development is central. Thus, the study aimed at determining Nigeria’s priority infrastructure based on the endogenous growth framework. The study covered a period of forty years; from 1981 to 2020. Data was sourced from the Global Economy Data (2020) and the World Development Indicators (2020). Using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique, the study found that in the short-run, communication, electricity, education and health infrastructures had positive impact on the real gross domestic product (GDP), while transport infrastructure had a negative impact on the real GDP. In the long-run, communication, electricity and education had a positive impact on the real GDP, while transport and health infrastructures had a negative impact on the real GDP. Also, the study found that of all the infrastructure components, electricity infrastructure was most impactful as it positively influenced all the components of GDP both in the short-run and in the long-run. Therefore, the study recommended that the Nigerian Communications Commission should work on reducing the high tariff on communication infrastructure. The Nigerian Ministry of Education should review the current educational curriculum to accommodate the needs of firms in terms of the quality of labour. Finally, the Nigerian government should spend more in providing electricity, transport, education and health infrastructure; but electricity should be given priority attention.
MILYEN KIHÍVÁSOKKAL SZEMBESÜL A VÁLLALKOZÓ EGYETEMEN DOLGOZÓ INTRAPRENEUR?
Authors: Gregán Orsolya
Published: June 2023

Összefoglalás

Bár sokan és sokféle nézőpontból kutatták a vállalkozókat, egyik alcsoportjuk a belső vállalkozók máig kissé elhanyagoltak a szakirodalomban.

Az intrapreneur definiálását követően megvizsgáljuk, miért is van szükség a szervezetekben ilyen típusú emberekre, illetve melyek azok a legfontosabb faktorok, amelyek elősegítik vagy épp gátolják a belső vállalkozók kialakulását, motiváltságát.

A Scopus és a Web of Science adatbázisain végzett irodalmi áttekintés figyelmet irányít arra, hogy a téma kutatottsága – jelentősége ellenére – alacsony, főleg a vállalkozó egyetemek területén.

Bemutatásra kerül, hogy a szakirodalom milyen, a belső vállalkozók előtt álló akadályokat azonosított a vállalkozó egyetemeken, illetve felvetéseket fogalmazunk meg a további kutatások irányával kapcsolatban.
A produção de paráfrase sob o viés da Semântica Argumentativa
Authors: Dal Pozzo Daniela Fátima , Niederauer Carina Maria
Published: June 2023

Este estudo objetiva demonstrar como a argumentação interna (AI), presente na Semântica Argumentativa, em especial na Teoria dos Blocos Semânticos (TBS), desenvolvida por Carel e Ducrot, pode auxiliar acadêmicos a produzirem paráfrases, a fim de contribuir com a elaboração de discursos de divulgação científica. Inicia-se esta pesquisa abordando a importância da paráfrase para esses discursos, bem como falando sobre o quão complexo é parafrasear, já que duas habilidades principais são requeridas para a produção de paráfrase: compreensão leitora e produção escrita. A partir disso, são apresentadas algumas definições de paráfrase, assim como alguns dos problemas que essas definições apresentam. Em seguida, disserta-se sobre a Teoria dos Blocos Semânticos, em especial sobre o conceito de argumentação interna. Finaliza-se aplicando a AI a discursos de divulgação científica, como forma de demonstrar sua contribuição para a elaboração de paráfrases. A análise apresentada demonstra o potencial da Teoria para auxiliar na produção de paráfrases.
Pendidikan Inklusif Semasa Krisis COVID-19: Persepsi Guru Terhadap Pelaksanaannya untuk Murid Berkeperluan Khas Pendengaran
Authors: Badrul Hisham Azra Hadirah , Khairuddin Khairul Farhah
Published: June 2023

Kehadiran pandemik COVID-19 ini membawa kepada peningkatan pelbagai ketidaksamarataan di dalam sektor pendidikan bagi individu kurang upaya. Murid bermasalah pendengaran yang mendapatkan pendidikan inklusif terutamanya adalah lebih berisiko dikecualikan daripada mendapatkan pendidikan sama rata disebabkan oleh halangan yang wujud semasa pandemik ini. Kaedah pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian semasa fasa pandemik yang dilihat sebagai alternatif bagi pendidikan yang berterusan, mempunyai isu yang tersendiri daripada segi aksesibilitinya yang terhad dan tidak sama rata. Tambahan pula, polisi-polisi yang berkaitan pengawalan penularan wabak COVID-19 seperti penjarakan fizikal dan pemakaian pelitup muka juga mengubah sedikit sebanyak lanskap pembelajaran bagi Murid Berkeperluan Khas Pendengaran (MBKP) pasca pandemik. Sebuah kajian telah dijalankan di dua buah sekolah rendah, melibatkan temubual dengan guru inklusif yang terdiri daripada dua orang guru penolong kanan khas, dua orang guru pendidikan khas pendengaran dan dua orang guru aliran perdana di negeri Perak, dan menjawab persoalan kajian: ‘Apakah persepsi guru inklusif terhadap pelaksanaan pendidikan inklusif MBKP pada era COVID-19?’. Hasil kajian mendapati persepsi guru inklusif terhadap pelaksanaan pendidikan inklusif dalam situasi COVID-19 ini berkait rapat dengan: i) pengetahuan dan pengalaman guru inklusif, ii) peranan dan tanggungjawab guru inklusif, iii) penerimaan guru inklusif terhadap pelaksanaan pendidikan inklusif dan iv) sokongan dan bantuan yang diterima guru inklusif. Kajian ini turut membincangkan bagaimana setiap aspek yang dikenalpasti tersebut terkait di antara satu sama lain dan bagaimana ia memberi implikasi kepada proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran inklusif MBKP.
Product Liability Law: Producer's Liability for Harmful Cosmetic Products
Authors: Roslan Muhammad Azril , Abdul Aziz Norazlina , Abd Rani Ahmad Ridhwan , Roslan Rosazra , Che Mohamad Che Anuar
Published: June 2023

Under relevant Malaysian laws, manufacturers or distributors who falsely claim that their cosmetics are safe are subject to criminal penalties. The question arises as to whether the producers can be responsible for physical as well as emotional injury caused to the consumers of such products. This paper seeks to investigate the potential liability of the manufacturer and distributor of defective cosmetics under the product liability law, which generally aims to protect consumers from unsafe products. The paper concentrates on the provisions of strict liability for defective products under Section X of the Consumer Protection Act 1999. The main issues to be resolved are whether cosmetics containing harmful substances can be considered as 'defective' and what kind of injury can be recovered by the victims. This study's findings provide producers and suppliers with information regarding their civil liability for supplying presumably safe cosmetics and the consumer's ability to obtain redress for harm caused by cosmetics comprising harmful ingredients.
Penerapan Teori Konstruktivisme Bagi Menangani Miskonsepsi Pengetahuan Konseptual Pecahan Dalam Murid Tahun Tiga
Authors: Chai Mui Ai , Abdul Karim Aidah
Published: June 2023

Konsep awal pecahan mesti dikuasai sebelum dilanjutkan kepada kemahiran lain dalam topik pecahan bagi mata pelajaran Matematik. Kajian lepas telah menunjukkan pengaplikasian teori pembelajaran konstruktivisme dalam pembelajaran Matematik, tetapi hanya berfokuskan murid yang bermasalah dalam pembelajaran topik pecahan secara umum. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis keperluan penerapan teori konstruktivisme bagi menangani miskonsepsi pengetahuan konseptual pecahan dalam murid tahun tiga. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah penyelidikan reka bentuk dan pembangunan (DDR) telah melibatkan seramai 15 orang murid tahun tiga sebagai peserta kajian melalui pensampelan bertujuan. Data telah dikumpul melalui analisis dokumen dan ujian pra. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa murid mengalami miskonsepsi pengetahuan konsep awal pecahan. Dapatan kajian juga memaparkan perwakilan visual memainkan peranan yang dominan dalam menjayakan pembelajaran konsep awal pecahan melalui penerapan teori konstruktivisme. Asas dapatan kajian ini telah menyumbang kepada pembangunan Kit PESE yang menekankan teori Gestalt dan aktiviti hands-on dalam pembelajaran konsep awal pecahan untuk dilaksanakan pada fasa lanjutan kajian DDR.
Job skills in the tourism sector: a model of vocational training
Authors: Aldaz Hernandez Silvia Marieta , Guerrero Vaca Daniel Marcelo , Cejas Martinez Magda Francisca , Pacheco Sanunga Hector German
Published: June 2023

A study on labor skills for the tourism sector is presented to propose a vocational training model in this area. A documentary review was conducted, and the results were structured in two parts. The first response is to the state-of-the-art that evaluates labor competencies in the tourism sector. The second corresponds to the analysis of data from the applied survey. Finally, it is stated that the tourism sector demands a professional with skills in three axes: cognitive, procedural, and attitudinal.
Decarbonization technologies for the reduction of CO2 emissions in multifamily buildings
Authors: Chavarry Vallejos Carlos Magno , Zavala Loria Jose del Carmen , Rojo Gutierrez Marco Antonio
Published: June 2023

This paper analyzed decarbonization technologies that reduce carbon dioxide emissions in multifamily buildings. The research method is deductive, quantitative approach, applied orientation, descriptive, correlational, and explanatory. The design is non-experimental, cross-sectional, and prospective. The results show that the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions using decarbonization technologies in housing projects is higher in terms of electrification and the use of biomass in materials modeling. At the same time, they are considerably lower in terms of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Finally, it was found that reducing carbon dioxide in multifamily housing contributes significantly to the economy and contributes to national and international environmental improvements, creating increasingly healthy spaces.
A review of the current situation of sustainable ecotourism in Peru and its future perspectives
Authors: Seminario-Cordova Renzo , Ruiz-Martel Candy , Vila-Meneses Mariano , Pezo-Morales Pablo , Castaneda Perez Luz
Published: June 2023

The objective of this review was to analyze the role of ecotourism in Peru, emphasizing the benefits it brings to the ecological and cultural diversity of the villages in which it is developed, its current situation after the COVID-19 pandemic, and its prospects. Therefore, a bibliometric search was carried out in the Scopus and Scielo databases, which allowed the selection of articles that were analyzed in detail. The corresponding analysis determined that ecotourism has brought social and economic benefits to Peru and encourages environmental care and conservation of species and human cultures. Likewise, after the COVID-19 pandemic, ecotourism has gained the interest of tourists, so its recovery is favorable; however, the challenges caused by the presence of human beings, such as environmental pollution and its impact on animal species, must be overcome.
Enfermedad de Hansen en Colombia, 2022: perspectiva epidemiológica
Authors: Serna-Trejos Juan Santiago , Bermúdez-Moyano Stefanya Geraldine
Published: June 2023

La enfermedad de Hansen (EH) o lepra supone una entidad infectocontagiosa crónica de característica anatomopatológica granulomatosa, causada principalmente por Mycobacterium leprae y/o Mycobacterium lepramatosis, con afectación principalmente del sistema nervioso periférico y tracto respiratorio superior, con periodo de incubación amplio1. Es considerada una enfermedad desatendida que se asocia principalmente con condiciones de extrema pobreza, migración o desplazamiento, población con limitación en acceso a servicios de salud, o con contacto estrecho o nexo epidemiológico con personas portadoras de la enfermedad2.
Calidad de vida relacionada a salud oral y general en edéntulos totales rehabilitados con prótesis totales mucosoportadas e implantosoportadas. Quito
Authors: Alarcón Larco María Fernanda , Alarcón Larco Sebastián Alejandro , Balseca Ibarra Mariela Cumandá , Vallejo Rosero Kleber Arturo
Published: June 2023

Los pacientes edéntulos totales deben optar por el reemplazo de sus dientes ausentes, debido a que estos tratamientos mejoran su calidad de vida. Las opciones de terapia que se pueden realizar en ellos son: las prótesis totales convencionales y las implantosoportadas. Objetivo: Comparar la percepción de la calidad de vida de la salud oral entre edéntulos totales rehabilitados con prótesis totales mucosoportadas o con prótesis implantosoportadas, que se llevó cabo en las clínicas de posgrado de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Central del Ecuador, en el periodo 2019- 2020. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio observacional analítico transversal, en 24 pacientes edéntulos totales que fueron rehabilitados con prótesis totales convencionales e implatosoportadas, de género femenino como masculino. La muestra fue dividida en dos grupos: G1: pacientes con Prótesis Implantosoportadas (n= 12), G2: pacientes con prótesis totales convencionales (n= 12). En cada grupo se ejecutó el cuestionario SF-36, que valoró su percepción de calidad de vida relacionada a su salud general y el cuestionario de Perfil de Impacto de Salud Oral (OHIP). Se aplicó la prueba de U Mann- Withey y Kolmogorov- Smirnov con un nivel de significancia de 5%. Conclusiones: Los pacientes portadores de prótesis implantosoportadas poseen una mejor percepción de calidad de vida comparada con los pacientes con prótesis total convencional, desde el punto de vista de salud general y oral respectivamente.
Prayer Addiction and William Glasser’s Positive Addiction
Authors: Egunjobi Joyzy Pius
Published: June 2023

William Glasser is credited with the idea of positive addictions which are any activities in which a person feels a need or urge to participate and are considered positive even though they may possibly become a form of addiction. Can addiction be positive? This is what this study investigated using prayer addiction. The study adopted a survey design to collect data from 203 adult Christians, aged 20 and above, who participated through voluntary sampling. The research instrument, Prayer Attitude and Addiction Test (PAAT) was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in words, percentages, tables, and figures. The findings revealed that almost all Christians (94%) pray on daily basis with more than half praying in a structured and regular manner. About 13.4% of Christians fit the criteria for prayer addiction. The criteria for prayer addiction includes negative consequences due to praying such as having guilt feelings or bad conscience because one has not prayed (70.9%), having physically/Emotionally/Spiritually hurt or neglected the self or others because of praying (20.1%), and having their prayer habit or praying affecting someone or some other important activities (33.2%). The frequency, and manner of praying in terms of structure and regularity weakly and negatively correlated with prayer addiction but significantly (r (173) = -.216, p = .004.; r (173) = -.179, p = .016 respectively). The study concluded that prayer addiction having negative consequences cannot be positive. Hence, a behavior can be a good, healthy, or positive habit, but not positive addiction.
Focus Group Discussion: A Research Method in Community Development
Authors: Adekola G. , Olumati E.S.
Published: June 2023

This paper is based on recent consensus among development practitioners that for development to be meaningful, it must adopt the bottom-up and community-driven approach. Researchers in community development most often use Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in researches meant to achieve bottom-up and community-driven development through research. They often use this method exclusively or as a complementary tool to collect in-depth information directly from the subjects of a research. For a better understanding, simplified and correct use of the method, this paper presents knowledge on operationalization of focus group discussion as research method in community development. The authors concluded that community development experts, practitioners and researchers need the knowledge as presented in this paper to effectively use focus group discussion to promote bottom-up and community-driven development through research.
Can There be a Paradigm Shift in the Indian Education System? An Analysis of Socio-Economic Challenges in Implementing National Education Policy 2020
Authors: Singh Akhil Kumar , Hari Narayanan Vyasahramam
Published: June 2023

The government of India has initiated an ambitious reform of the education system in the country with the National Education Policy 2020. This marks the third education policy post-independence, aimed at ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all. The latest policy promises a revamp of the Indian education structure by formalizing pre-primary schooling, promoting multidisciplinary learning, academic freedom, and creating a more comprehensive, liberal, choice-friendly, and job-oriented education system that aligns with global standards. This paper briefly examines the major changes proposed in the policy for primary education and assesses the extent to which the Indian education system can adapt to fulfil the policy recommendations, given the prevailing socio-economic conditions in the country. This study highlights the hindrances to implementing the National Education Policy 2020 in India, including socio-economic challenges, health and digital access issues. It emphasizes the need for political will, investment in infrastructure and teacher capacity building, collaborative efforts, and careful consideration of potential risks to ensure the policy’s success and avoid harm to future generations and society.
Laminar Flow Forced Convective Heat Transfer Characteristics of Water-Based Al2O3 Nanofluids in a Horizontal Circular Tube with a Constant Heat Flux Boundary Condition
Authors:   Yamagata University, Japan, Akamatsu Masato , Suzuki Kanji ,   Yamagata University, Japan
Published: June 2023

Transient two-dimensional numerical computations are carried out to clarify the laminar flow forced convective heat transfer characteristics of water-Al2O3 nanofluids in a horizontal circular tube with a constant heat flux boundary condition. The numerical results are presented over a wide range of diameters, volume fractions of Al2O3 nanoparticles, and Prandtl numbers. The ratio of average Nusselt numbers of water-Al2O3 nanofluids to that of water decreased with the increase of the volume fraction for three different diameters and Prandtl numbers. When the volume fraction is the same, the ratio of the average Nusselt numbers decreased as the diameter and Prandtl number decreases.
Ruang Budaya Dalam Tradisi Sebaran Apem Ya Qowiyyu Desa Jatinom, Klaten
Authors: Suhendro Agus , Subroto T. Yoyok Wahyu
Published: June 2023

Desa Jatinom memiliki nilai-nilai kesejarahan yang tinggi di dalam penyebaran agama Islam. Jatinom akan terkait dengan sosok Ki Ageng Gribig sebagai tokoh penyebaran agama Islam. Dalam menyebarkan agama Islam di daerah yang sekarang menjadi Jatinom tersebut salah satunya adalah dengan aspek tradisi kemasyarakatan. Sebaran Apem Ya Qowiyyu merupakan salah satu warisan budaya dari Ki Ageng Gribig yang diturunkan kepada masyarakat yang kemudian dilestarikan hingga saat ini. Sebaran Apem Ya Qowiyyu sendiri dilakukan di bulan Safar atau masyarakat menyebutnya dengan bulan Sapar sehingga acara tersebut juga dijuluki dengan Saparan dikarenakan dilakukan di bulan Sapar yang diadakan setiap satu kali dalam satu tahun berdasarkan penanggalan Aboge. Di dalam perilaku saparan dengan kegiatan tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif didukung dengan pengamatan lapangan, wawancara, dan kajian-kajian sebelumnya. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan adalah terdapat tahapa-tahapan yang dilakukan di dalam perayaan Sebaran Apem Ya Qowiyyu yang dilakukan. Di dalam tahapan-tahapan tersebut terdapat ruang-ruang yang terjadi dan menjadi ruang budaya yang terjadi.
Persepsi Pengguna Terhadap Rambu Evakuasi Tsunami Berdasarkan Prinsip Universal Desain Di Kota Banda Aceh
Authors: Meutia Meutia
Published: June 2023

Sebagai bagian dari strategi kesiapsiagaan bencana, rambu evakuasi tsunami memiliki fungsi untuk mengarahkan masyarakat menuju tempat kumpul tsunami. Menyadari peran penting dari rambu tersebut, maka pengalaman pengguna saat mengakses informasi yang tertera pada rambu evakuasi tsunami sangat menarik untuk dikaji. Paper ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi persepsi pengguna terhadap rambu evakuasi dan papan informasi evakuasi tsunami. Penelitian ini mengadopsi metode Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) dengan menerapkan prinsip - prinsip dari Universal Desain. Metode pengumpulan data berupa observasi lapangan yang dilakukan di tahun 2013 dan 2023, serta wawancara terhadap enam belas orang responden berusia 6 s/d 75 tahun. Responden diminta untuk mengamati, menginterpretasi dan mengikuti petunjuk arah yang diberikan oleh rambu evakuasi tsunami sambil berkendara menuju ke escape building. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat responden di semua kelompok usia yang merasa kesulitan saat memahami informasi pada rambu evakuasi tsunami. Rambu dengan desain yang membentuk anak panah pada satu sisi, kombinasi gambar dan tulisan dalam rambu, ukuran huruf yang lebih besar serta penggunaan warna oranye sebagai warna dasar merupakan desain rambu yang paling akomodatif, mudah dipahami, direspon dengan cepat dan intuitif oleh responden. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat rambu evakuasi tsunami dan papan informasi evakuasi tsunami yang belum aksesibel bagi semua pengguna.
Analisis Faktor Penentu Tingkat Akurasi Estimasi Biaya Proyek Menggunakan Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors: Plamonia Nicco , Agustin Atika , Andreas Azaria
Published: June 2023

Setiap proyek mempunyai keterbatasan sumber daya, baik manusia, material, biaya ataupun alat. Oleh sebab itu, manajemen proyek diperlukan mulai dari fase awal proyek hingga fase penyelesaian. Dengan demikian sukses tidak-nya proyek ditentukan oleh kemampuan pengambil keputusan dalam mempertimbangan waktu yang efektif, biaya yang efisien dan mutu yang berkualitas. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah membuat proyek menjadi ekonomis dengan meminimalkan selisih nilai estimasi anggaran saat perencanaan dengan pelaksanaan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis faktor utama penentu tingkat akurasi estimasi biaya konstruksi. Sumber data penelitian yaitu data primer dan sekunder. Teknik analisis penelitian ini dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada responden kemudian analisis data dengan  Analitycal Hierarchy Process (AHP) disertai uji konsistensi dari kriteria terpilih. Faktor penentu tingkat akurasi estimasi biaya konstruksi terdiri dari tiga. pertama disebabkan oleh kejelasan pendefinisian ruang lingkup yang menjadi karakteristik proyek. kedua disebabkan oleh kejelasan informasi terkait parameter desain, kriteria gambar dan spesifikasi yang berhubungan erat dengan komunikasi konsultan, kontraktor. ketiga disebabkan oleh faktor yang berhubungan dengan kondisi pasar (faktor eksternal) dengan kesulitan tingkat pengerjaan (produktivitas dan kinerja).
Fenomena Peran Kemajuan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi Terhadap Pelaku dan Dunia Arsitektur Indonesia
Authors: Ibadi Mohamad Wisnu , Doloksaribu Hendrik Poltak , Rahardjo Astrid Hapsari
Published: June 2023

Pengaruh perkembangan kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi di bidang ilmu Arsitektur, dapat dilihat dari artefak bangunan arsitektur mulai dari bangunan kuno seperti kuil Parthenon di Yunani hingga Burj Khalifa di Dubai yang menjadi bangunan modern tertinggi (828 meter) di dunia saat ini. Seiring dengan perkembangan kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi, dunia ilmu Arsitektur ikut berkembang dengan pesat yang menciptakan bangunan-bangunan mega-structure di masa kini yang mustahil dibangun di masa lalu. Fenomena kecendrungan-kecendrungan mutakhir yang muncul di dunia ilmu Arsitektur saat ini membawa persoalan mendasar yang tersembunyi didalamnya. Tulisan ilmiah ini berusaha untuk mengungkap konsekuensi-konsekuensi yang diakibatkan oleh persoalan mendasar tersebut dari pendekatan metode ilmu Filsafat Arsitektur.
Opciones de agentes desensibilizantes en Hipomineralización Molar Incisivo: Revisión de la literatura.
Authors: Acosta de Camargo Maria Gabriela , Giunta Crescente Claudia
Published: June 2023

Introducción: Los pacientes con Hipomineralización Molar Incisivo (HMI) presentan molares con características especiales debido a la falla en el proceso de maduración durante la amelogénesis. Como consecuencia pueden presentar alto grado de hipersensibilidad dental, que dificulta la ingesta de alimentación, así como la higiene bucal. Objetivo: Describir las terapéuticas disponibles como desensibilizantes en HMI mediante una revisión de la literatura. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda electrónica de los siguientes buscadores: PubMed, MEDLINE, EBSCO, LILACS, EMBASE, Cochrane Library y Scielo; desde 2007 a 2023. Los términos Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) utilizados en la búsqueda bibliográfica fueron en inglés: “tooth sensitivity treatment”, “molar incisor hypomineralization treatment”,  “pediatric dentistry MIH”, combinados con los operadores booleanos OR y AND. Los términos DeCS en español fueron: “remineralización dental”, “hipomineralización molar”. Resultados: La mayoría de los estudios concluyeron que el uso de diversos agentes como barniz de flúor, pastas con arginina al 8%, pastas a base de CPP-ACP (fosfopéptido de caseína-fosfato de calcio amorfo), uso de láser, deben incorporarse a los pacientes con HIM, sin embargo, la evidencia es escasa.
Organizational Policy Implementation to Address Covid-19 Impacts: A Comparative Case Study on Thomas Cook Travels and Akbar Travels
Authors: George Ginsa Roslet , M. J. James
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The pandemic made huge negative impacts on the travel business globally. Massive shakes in different parts of the travel industry led to the shutdown of different travel companies during the outbreak of Covid-19. This research identifies two prominent travel agencies for a detailed study. Thomas Cook Travels is the oldest travel firm, it underwent complete bankruptcy and was undertaken by forex holidays in 2012. Akbar Travels is another leading travel company operating in different countries. This study focuses on assessing the customer/tourist and employee policies made by Thomas Cook Travels and Akbar Travels. NOISE analysis is a strategic planning tool to identify the strengths and needs of the current state of business and it gives light on the Improvements, Opportunities, and Expectations. The study emphasizes the current strength, needs, opportunities, and improvements.
Design: This research adopted the case study method by using a descriptive research design. Secondary data has been collected and analyzed to find out the factors affecting the tourism industry after Covid -19. NOISE analysis was conducted to explore the travel business of Akbar Travels and Thomas cook travels and also to identify the features and excellence of each travel firm and the expected improvements for the smooth run of the business.
Findings: The study constitutes that Thomas Cook Travels is running on a strategy and focused on business research on a yearly basis analysis. Yearly annual reports which are published and have public access, are suggesting the best possible areas of development and recommended the removal of low-profit products and services. Travel products from Thomas Cook Travels designed with the changes in commercial environments made them suitable for the business. Competitive forex services were very well helpful for travelers during the time of the pandemic. Multiple sources of income helped Travels to survive in the time of covid. Comprehensive regaining of business after the pandemic made their position the second-best travel firm in India.
Originality value: This study includes a detailed analysis of the travel and tourism business and its operational excellence in the post-Covid scenario with special reference to Akbar Travels and Thomas Cook Travels. It also compares the functioning of Thomas Cook’s and Akbar’s travels.
Paper type: A case study