bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Delving Deeper into Diversity and PR
Authors: Waymer Damion , Cannon Douglas , Curry Gordon ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: July 2024

Diversity matters are of growing interest to PR researchers and practitioners. This study contributes to this growing literature by exploring the intersection of race and religion. This exploratory study combined quantitative and qualitative methods to identify a real-world example of a fully functioning society (Heath, 2006). To date, limited research has tried to apply Heath's normative public relations theory to practice. This project developed a public relations case study of two large Black congregations—one in Houston and one in San Francisco. Results suggested a fully functioning society was more than an abstract construct. Content analysis of the church websites provided ample evidence that they fit theory attributes. Further analysis showed that church motives for ministry, interactions with others in the community, and symmetrical approach to outreach indicated that a fully functioning society could be a positive reality. Ways that faith groups in general and minority faith groups specifically manage relationships with internal and external publics remain an understudied area of public relations scholarship. Analysis of how Black churches approach community outreach has potential for informing public relations practice and providing insights for theory building.
Sum perfect cube labeling of graphs
Authors: Sonchhatra S.G. , Pandya D. D. , Chhaya T. M.
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates sum-perfect cube graphs, defined as graphs with a bijection .Where is the number of vertices. For each edge , a function is defined by . If is injective, is termed a Sum perfect cube labeling. The study focuses on identifying graphs where all edges permit such a labeling, termed sum-perfect cube graphs. This paper explores the properties and classifications of these graphs.
The potential impression of fructo-oligosaccharides and zinc oxide nano composite against nicotine influenced cardiovascular changes
Authors: Monalisha Paul  , Chaitali Kundu  , Rudranil Bhowmik  , Sanmoy Karmakar  , Sandip K. Sinha  , Nilanjana Chatterjee
Published: July 2024

Nicotine is easily transported to heart through blood and it increase the risk of coronary artery diseases by twofold besides developing a hyper-coagulable state (through platelets aggregation or fat deposition in artery), increased heart rate and blood, free radicals’ generation, increased cardiac stress, etc. Nutritional therapy establishes nutrients’ health potential without side effects. Fructo-oligosaccharides (functional soluble fiber) are capable of producing a higher amount of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA: fermented product) in the GI tract than other fibers. Zinc is an abundant metal for physiological and biological activities. A new fructo-oligosaccharides coated zinc nanocomposite (ZnOFNC) applied against nicotine tempted heart abnormalities. This scientific study was needed to establish a new nanocomposite, ZnOFNC (FOS coted zinc oxide nanocomposite), applied against nicotine entice heart abnormalities. ZnONPs and ZnOFNC synthesized through the green synthesis method were applied on an animal model. Required animals were (male albino rats, 100–120 gm bw) divided into six groups on the basis of toxic drugs (Nicotine) and therapeutic drugs (ZnOFNC, FOS, ZnONPs and vitamin C) treated for 15 days. The estimated parameters were biochemical parameters, electrocardiogram, platelets count and histological study. All the parameters of the ZnOFNC applied group result were satisfied with the control group than FOS, ZnONPs and vitamin C applied groups. Our result led us to conclude that the ZnOFNC may have the anti-nicotinic capability to protect the heart from nicotinic toxicity.
Koronavirüs Hastalığında Hemşireler İçin Etik Sorunlar
Authors: Şenocak Süleyman Ümit , Yüksel Rüveyda , Arslantaş Hülya
Published: July 2024

Koronavirüs hastalığı (COVID-19), SARS-CoV-2 virüsünün neden olduğu bulaşıcı bir hastalıktır. İlk olarak 2019 yılının Aralık ayının sonlarında Çin’in Wuhan Eyaleti'nde solunum yolu belirtilerine neden olan bir hastalık olarak ortaya çıkmış olup birkaç ay içinde ise küresel bir salgının ilan edilmesine neden olmuştur. Salgının ilanı ile birlikte sağlık bakım hizmeti sunulan hastanelerde ve diğer sağlık kuruluşlarında bazı etik sorunlar tartışılmaya başlanmıştır. Etik sorunlar, çeşitli nedenlerden dolayı doğru çözümü seçmenin güç olduğu, ahlaki bir yargıda bulunmayı ve seçim yapmayı gerektiren, mutlak doğru veya mutlak yanlış olarak tanımlanabilecek basit ve kesin çözümlerin bulunamadığı ve kişiyi ikilemde bırakan karmaşık problemler olarak tanımlanmaktadır. COVID-19 pandemisi döneminde mekanik ventilatör gibi tıbbi malzemelerin yetersiz olduğu durumlarda bu sınırlı kaynaklardan kimlerin öncelikli olarak faydalandırılacağı, COVID-19 tanılı bireylere bakım veren sağlık çalışanlarının kendilerinin ve ailelerinin sağlık durumlarını tehlikeye atmayacak şekilde ne tür sorumluluklar yükleneceği, kişisel koruyucu ekipmanların yetersiz olduğu durumlarda neler yapılabileceği, izolasyon önlemlerinin uygulanmasına ilişkin nasıl bir yol izlenmesi gerektiği gibi pek çok etik sorun yaşanmıştır. Etik sorunlar ile karşılaşıldığında bu sorunların çözümünde etik ilkeleri göz önünde bulundurmak oldukça önemlidir. Yararlılık, zarar vermeme, özerkliğe saygı, mahremiyet, saygınlık/itibar ve adalet ilkeleri diğer etik konularda olduğu gibi pandemi sürecinde de etik tartışmaların temelini oluşturmuştur. Bu derlemede COVID-19 pandemi döneminde hemşirelerin yaşamış olduğu etik sorunlar ele alınmıştır.
Causal Factors Responsible for Changes in the Attributes of Urban Green Spaces in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Mbugua Martin Wandie , Kamiri Hellen , Kamau Peter
Published: July 2024

Urban green spaces are an important part of public open spaces and a common service provided by a city, town, or municipal council. In Nairobi City County, green spaces have been increasingly threatened by overcrowding, poor planning, weak management structures, and illegal alienation thus denying city residents access to the much-needed recreation and leisure facilities. As the population increases in urban areas, their activities impact the environment and therefore the ecosystem services. This study was done with the Principle of Intelligent Urbanism in mind, as the most prolific urban development theory developed by the International Congress of Modern Architecture. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to collect data while a cross-sectional survey designs and stratified random sampling of the green spaces was employed, based on the location within the urban core and peri-urban of Nairobi County. Four green spaces (Karura Forest, Ngong Road Forest, Nairobi Arboretum, and City Park) with diverse characteristics and attributes were selected. A sample population of 384 visitors to the green spaces was surveyed for their perceptions of the functions, uses, and benefits of the green spaces. Our findings showed that management structures and population growth are the main causal factors responsible for changes in the attributes of urban green spaces.
Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c): Pathophysiology and Clinical Significance
Authors: Jebur Assala Salam ,   College of Science, University of Thi-Qar , Al-Nasyria, Iraq
Published: July 2024

Diabetes mellitus has been widely-spread disorder worldwide and it causes a high level of pressure on services provided by health centers. The outcomes of patient can be greatly enhanced by early detection to overcome serious consequences. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) can be utilized to evaluate blood glucose level control over the last three to six months and establish efficient therapeutic strategy. The HbA1c levels can also be utilized to control glycemic levels in pregnant women suspected with diabetes mellitus. Anyhow, by increasing usage of HbA1c in laboratory work, it has been clearly recognized that non-glycemic factors may also have impact on glycated hemoglobin. This review cast a light on the principles of detection methods, pathophysiology and clinical significance of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).
Sensory Evaluation of Hopyang Gabi (Colacasia Esculenta) Con Mais (Zea Mays) Pastry Product: Food Product Development
Authors: Alejandro Glorilyn B. ,   Industrial Technology Department, Isabela State University, City of Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines
Published: July 2024

This study focused on the development of the food product "Hopyang Gabi Con Mais" and evaluation of its quality and potential for acceptability in order to improve nutrition through organic foods and assist families in diversifying their food sources. Hopyang Gabi Con Mais was produced from taro roots, and white corn. Increase in nutritive content like nutrients, vitamins and minerals of the product are obtained from taro root and white corn. Taro plant is a powerhouse of nutrients. It roots contain vitamins like folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K. Additionally, the root has antioxidants like cryptoxanthin and beta-carotene. Other minerals that are present in taro roots are copper, manganese, selenium, zinc, and magnesium, iron, and calcium. The electrolytes present in taro roots are potassium, sodium, and thiamine in white corn. The developed food product was evaluated by the respondents to determine its level of acceptability in terms of appearance, aroma, taste and texture which garnered an overall descriptive rating of highly acceptable. Moreover, there was no significant difference in the level of acceptability of hopyang gabi con mais in terms of appearance, aroma, taste, and texture as perceived by the respondents according to their age groups. To make an outstanding hopya dough, combine equal parts taro root powder and other needed elements. The produced hopya product has more important nutrients derived from taro roots and white maize, which aids in the nourishment of human health. Because of its low production cost, ease of preparation, abundance and availability of taro, white corn, and other important ingredients, it is recommended that the developed food product be introduced and advertised in the City of Ilagan, the Philippines' Corn Capital, and the Province of Isabela as a whole.
Adaptive Traffic Signal’s Safety and Efficiency Improvement by Multi-Objective Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach
Authors: Mirbakhsh Shahin ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz., Azizi Mahdi ,   Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz.
Published: July 2024

This research introduces an innovative method for adaptive traffic signal control (ATSC) through the utilization of multi-objective deep reinforcement learning (DRL) techniques. The proposed approach aims to enhance control strategies at intersections while simultaneously addressing safety, efficiency, and decarbonization objectives. Traditional ATSC methods typically prioritize traffic efficiency and often struggle to adapt to real-time dynamic traffic conditions. To address these challenges, the study suggests a DRL-based ATSC algorithm that incorporates the Dueling Double Deep Q Network (D3QN) framework. The performance of this algorithm is assessed using a simulated intersection in Changsha, China. Notably, the proposed ATSC algorithm surpasses both traditional ATSC and ATSC algorithms focused solely on efficiency optimization by achieving over a 16% reduction in traffic conflicts and a 4% decrease in carbon emissions. Regarding traffic efficiency, waiting time is reduced by 18% compared to traditional ATSC, albeit showing a slight increase (0.64%) compared to the DRL-based ATSC algorithm integrating the D3QN framework. This marginal increase suggests a trade-off between efficiency and other objectives like safety and decarbonization. Additionally, the proposed approach demonstrates superior performance, particularly in scenarios with high traffic demand, across all three objectives. These findings contribute to advancing traffic control systems by offering a practical and effective solution for optimizing signal control strategies in real-world traffic situations.
PAI Learning Strategy for Graduate Students at Extraordinary Junior High Schools in Tangerang
Authors: Sukanti Lina , Kumar Saurav
Published: July 2024

This research aims to find strategies, methods, evaluations, media, and obstacles to implementing PAI for mentally retarded students at SMPLB Negeri. The research method uses qualitative analysis. Data sources are PAI teachers, administrative staff, and students' parents. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and document review. Data analysis was carried out by reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The findings in this research are (1) PAI learning strategies with expository and contextual strategies on the cognitive aspect, value clarification technique strategies on the affective aspect, and direct learning strategies on the psychomotor aspect. (2) PAI learning methods are the lecture model, question and answer model, demonstration model, and exemplary model. (3) PAI learning media is prayer equipment, namely sarongs, mukenas, prayer mats, and prayer rooms. (5) Evaluation of PAI learning using the question-and-answer model and memorization tests. Written test and oral test models. Meanwhile, the non-test technique is observation. (6) Obstacles to PAI learning are students' limitations in remembering lessons, students' limited language skills, students' lack of discipline during school hours, and the absence of accompanying teachers.
Strengthening Penta Helix Collaboration for Enhancement Quality of Education
Authors: Husnah Wabilia , Ismail Muzakir Muhammad Athar , Chairu Trida , Choiruddin  , Ardianti Eka Aulia , Karnadi  , Radiwan
Published: July 2024

This study aims to reconstruct synergy between all penta helix actors, to improve educational quality. To answer this problem, we use qualitative research with a case studies approach in Riau Islands province, Bangka Belitung Islands province, Bali province, and Gorontalo province. This study discovered synergy between all Penta Helix actors, including central government, regional government, business sector, education sector, society, and media. However, there are several barriers to implementing this synergy. As a result, this study recommends strengthening synergy between institutions at the central level of government (Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology), Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) in provincial and district governments, and all Penta Helix actors.  The implications of this study could be used to improve education quality in Indonesia.
Implementation of the Personnel Management Information System for the Tangerang Regency Regional Civil Service Agency
Authors: Libriantono Bambang
Published: July 2024

The research aims to design and build a personnel database application program at the Tangerang Regency Regional Personnel Agency (BKD) using the Visual Basic 6.0 program. The data collection methods used were interviews, literature, and documentation. Once the data required to create the program is sufficient, the program creation process continues with preparing equipment and materials and designing forms and databases. The research results show that the program design consists of data entry processes, data search, and reports. To ensure data security, access rights are differentiated for each user. Apart from that, the application program is equipped with a database backup program that will duplicate the main database file into another directory. To make it easier to distribute reports, the application program is equipped with reports designed with Crystal Report 8.5, so that users just press the printer icon to print the document. The appearance of the program is quite simple but in terms of how to use the program, it needs special attention. Therefore, users need to read how to use the program which can be found in the Help file on the Installation CD. After testing, the designed program can be used to apply to the research object
Development of A Website-Based Project Management Information System
Authors: Suharno FA Suharno , Imraan Mohd
Published: July 2024

This research aims to find out if this project management information system uses the most commonly used waterfall model. Creating web-based application programming using HTML and PHP with MySQL used as the database server. The research method uses a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and literacy studies. Conclusion In the information system, each work progress is updated every week via a Dashboard page input by the service provider, in an integrated manner and an online project document archiving system that can be accessed at any time by the relevant parties. The history of activities, both problems and solutions during project implementation, is recorded on this Website through the Discussion and Photo sections so that it can be used as a reference for planning and implementing similar projects in the future. Data and information as well as documents stored on the server make storage easier and faster as well as functioning as backup documents for physical/hardcopy documents in digital form. Apart from understanding project implementation, responses and input from potential users are very helpful in developing the Website. It is necessary to improve existing features and add new features according to the needs of the project owner so that this website-based project management information system can function optimally
Management Design and Construction of Electric Power Monitoring Electrical Design Laboratory Bandung State Polytechnic With Powertag
Authors: Tohir Toto , Wijayanti Linda , Mulyadi Melisa , Anwar Hadrian , Kumar Saurav
Published: July 2024

The Electrical Design Laboratory is a facility where lecturers and students carry out various experiments, research and developments related to electricity. Monitoring electrical power can be a very smart move to manage expenses and also help reduce environmental impact. Electrical power usage that is not directly monitored during peak loads will result in excessive power usage. Therefore, MCB trips often occur in electrical design laboratories on switchboards with high loads, so the ability to monitor electric current usage is required. The PowerTag system was introduced to meet this tracking need for controlling Air Conditioning, Incandescent Lamps, Heaters, Dispancers and Vacuum Cleaner loads. The system is connected to the load to determine the magnitude of electrical parameters such as power, voltage, current, power factor, and then these parameters will be sent via the Zigbee communication protocol to the Concentrator. The concentrator receives data from PowerTag and then forwards it to a local server using the Modbus TCP/IP communication protocol to then be processed to the HMI for presenting data resulting from monitoring the system. The aim of this research is to design a tool that can detect current, voltage, power, power factor and frequency in real time. The research results show that the current flowing in the neutral conductor is 4.46 A and 6.69 A
Contribution of Inheritance Assets by Islamic Law for Inheritance Recipients as Community Education
Authors: Muchtarom
Published: July 2024

This research aims to find out the distribution of inheritance which is divided equally between men and women, and the practice of dividing inheritance regarding contributions to heirs. This research method is a qualitative approach, which describes the research object that occurs in the field. The data collection techniques used were interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out including data reduction, data presentation, and verification withdrawal. The results of the research reveal that: (1) Heirs receive assets equally between men and women through family consultation. After the assets are divided, there are remaining assets that are allocated by the heir to an heir who contributes to the heir during his or her lifetime. (2) The heirs who contribute to the inheritance receive more inheritance than the remaining assets after dividing them equally. The remaining assets in Islamic Inheritance, especially from a legal perspective, are not justified. Because, in Maqaşid shari'ah al-Khamsah, protection of religion is not implemented in society in terms of the division of inheritance between men and women. However, protection for the existence of religious descendants, as well as protection for assets, all of which are at a secondary or tertiary level, have been fulfilled.
Exploring Legal Understanding for Adolescents: Counseling on Adolescent Issues and Rights
Authors: Lesmana Sri Jaya , Felina
Published: July 2024

Adolescence is a sensitive phase in the course of life, where individuals are in the process of self-discovery and vulnerable to various external influences. This PKM is carried out in the form of legal counseling using an interactive method, which allows participants to actively participate in discussions and ask questions related to the material presented by the resource persons. The purpose of implementing this PKM is as a means of legal education and a means of providing a better understanding of the law, so that adolescents can avoid legal problems that can damage the future. Based on the PKM that has been implemented, it can be concluded that, first, participants' interest in legal counseling that was carried out showed a positive trend. Second, participants' understanding of adolescent problems and rights has increased. As for the advice given, both to participants (in this case adolescents and parents as the closest family) must have awareness and vigilance of adolescent conditions and behaviors in order to avoid external negative influences.
New Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted Pharmaceuticals, and Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinones): Mephedrone and Methylone
Authors: Sparenga Sebastian B. , Laughlin Gary J. , King Meggan B. , Golemis Dean
Published: July 2024

The Microscope published selected monographs from McCrone Research Institute’s recently completed research, New Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted Pharmaceuticals, and Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinones), which contains newly developed microcrystal tests and reagents for 9 drugs: alprazolam, butylone, mephedrone, methylone, MDPV, 4-MEC, alpha-PVP, tramadol, and zolpidem. This article includes the monographs for the following drugs and reagents: • mephedrone: palladium chloride with hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid • mephedrone: picrolonic acid • methylone: palladium chloride with hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid • methylone: picric acid
ТҮРІК МЕМЛЕКЕТТІК ӘНҰРАНЫ – ИСТИКЛАЛ МАРШЫНА 100 ЖЫЛ
Authors: Yesbossynov Yergali , Kospaganbetova Nurzhamal
Published: July 2024

Бірінші Дүниежүзілік соғыстың жалыны Осман түріктерінің мекені Анадолы жеріне де жеткен. Жаңадан құрылып жатқан Түркия Республикасы жан-жағынан тап берген жаумен күресуге мәжбүр. Азамат соғысы басталып кетті. Бұл соғыс ерекше қақтығыс болып Анадолы елінің ғана емес, бүкіл түркі жұрты үшін күреске айналды. Өзінен әлдеқайда басым, техникалық жағынан ұтымды жарақтанған әскери басқыншылыққа қарсы тұруға тура келді. Осындай алмағайып кезеңде Анадолы елінің рухын көтеріп, атын асқақтататын ұран керек еді. Ол - әнұран болатын. Көп кешікпей Ататүрік бастаған ел басшылары жаңа елдің жаңа әнұраны болуға тиіс деген шешімге келді. Сол дәуір түрік оқымыстылары мен танымал ақын-жазушылары маңызды жұмысқа кірісіп кетті. Солардың арасында Мехмет Акиф Ерсой да болды. Мемлекеттік комиссияға жолданған жүздеген ұсыныстардың ішінен Мехмет Акифтің Истиклал маршы менмұндалап алдыға шықты. Себебі ол көпшіліктің құлағына әп-сәтте сіңіп аз уақытта жас пен кәрінің, жарлы мен бай-манаптың күш-қуатын бір арнаға құятын құдыретті сөзге айналды. Қалың жұрттың көңілінен шықты. Мұнда діни наным-сенім мен ұлттық салт-дәстүр біріккендей болды, адами рух пен намыс-қайрат та осы сөзден көрінді. Жаңадан құрылған Түркия Республикасының халқына асқақ рух берді, тар жол тайғақ кешу заманында түрік қоғамын біріктіретін мызғымас күшке айналды. Бұл Акифтің гимні еді. Сол кезде осы өлеңнің жүз жылдан аса уақыт ішінде бірде-бір сөзі өзгермей сол қалпы асқақтата айтылатынын, мәңгілік әнұран болатынын ешкім болжамап еді.
Implementation of K-Nearest Neighbor Method for Selection of New Employee Candidates (Case Study: CV. Syntax Corporation Indonesia)
Authors: Amelia Amelia , Asfi Marsani , Fahrudin Rifqi
Published: July 2024

K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) is a method that belongs to the group in classifying data that is simple and easy to implement, effective on larger data, and can classify data appropriately. One of the advantages possessed by the K-Nearest Neighbor algorithm is that it can be applied to large amounts of data and has a lot of noise so this method is quite easy to implement. This study aims to utilize the advantages of the K-NN algorithm in data-based classification to increase efficiency and accuracy in the employee selection process in determining suitable employee candidates by the criteria determined by the company. The results showed that the results of employee presets received from 21 testing data were 51% and for employee presentations that failed as much as 49% while from the entire data set of 140 data, the accuracy level produced after being tested using rapid miner tools resulted in 82% accuracy. So it can be concluded that the percentage accuracy of 82% shows that most prospective employees have been predicted or classified correctly by the model. This high level of accuracy can be an indication that the K-Nearest Neighbor method used in combination with Rapidminer can handle prospective employee data well.
The Factors of Determining Repayment Performance in Individual Loan for Small Medium Enterprises in Indonesiathis study aims to determine the affecting factors of repayment performance in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia for individual loan pr
Authors: Rohmana Lailiya , Wulandari Permata
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the affecting factors of repayment performance in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia for individual loan program. The data in this study is gathered by credit active during 2023 which contain of 300 samples from several region in Indonesia that came from one of Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs). The data is analyzed by logit regression model by Stata software version 18. The study indicates that the borrower’s income and amount of loan disbursements have significantly affected the repayment of the borrower’s outstanding loan for both principal and interest in time. Furthermore, the study shows that the higher amount of loan disbursement might affect the lower probability of defaulting due to high assessment of credit appraisal. Since the loan programs are delivered for individual for owner or management of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. A prudent procedure is needed to establish for newer borrowers of the individual loan programs. The screening process consists of income cash flow analysis and how long the cash flow will be generated for repaying the programs. the novelty for this result enhances the current research for SMEs financing program in Indonesia for individual loan credit program. Specially credit loan program is delivered and sponsored by Indonesia government. Not much research focused on individual loan programs for SME’s owner or management.
Development stages of ethnic contact zones in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania since the end of the 19th century
Authors: Terenina Natalia K. ,   Pskov State University, Manakov Andrei G. , Krotok Roman N. ,   Pskov State University,   Pskov State University
Published: July 2024

The analysis of changes in the ethnic structure of the population is one of the most cen­tral topics in the study of the development of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This work aims to identify stages in the evolution of ethno-contact zones in the Baltic States, using ethnic statistics from the end of the 19th century to the present. This study employs, for the first time, a methodology for identifying stages of ethnic contact zone development. This metho­dology simultaneously considers the direction of change in the ethnic mosaic index used to determine the phases of growth and dissolution of ethnic contact zones and the positive or negative dynamics of the proportion of titular ethnic groups. The ethnic mosaic index helped identify five prominent ethnic contact zones: the capitals of the Baltic countries, Ida-Viru County in Estonia and the Latgale region in Latvia. Over the past century and a half, these ethnic contact zones have exhibited three different types of dynamics. The first is characteristic of Tallinn, Riga and the Latgale region, where phases of ethnic contact zone growth and dissolution alternate as the proportion of titular ethnic groups changes in response to the vicissitudes of history. The second is peculiar to the Estonian county of Ida-Virumaa, which has experienced phases of ethnic contact zone development and an increase in the non-titular population. The third, exemplified by Vilnius, combines phases of ethnic contact zone growth and dissolution with a rise in the proportion of the titular ethnic group. The proposed methodology can be extended to the analysis of ethnic contact zone development in other territories as well.
Factors in local governments’ digitalisation in the Northwestern Federal District of Russia: social media review
Authors: Prokopyev Egor A. ,   Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kurilo Anna E. , Gubina Olga V. , Shlapeko Ekaterina A. ,   Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   N. Laverov Federal Centre for Integrated Arctic Research of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Kare­lian Re­search Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

With digital communication becoming a quotidian practice, social media has emerged as a common channel for personal and business communication, utilised by authorities among other actors. This article proposes an approach for measuring a territory’s digitalisation by quantifying local governments’ presence on social media. The work aims to identify digital underperformers among municipalities of Russia’s Northwestern Federal District, drawing on data from the Vkontakte social network. The empirical part of the research utilised data gathered from 2011 to 2022 on the socioeconomic performance and municipal heads of 1,083 settlements and 199 districts. Significant factors influencing municipalities’ presence on social media were determined using binary logistic regression, with two clustering results compared to identify the underperforming municipalities. It was concluded that population size, municipal revenues and expenditures, fiscal capacity and average salary are directly proportional to municipal social media presence, and the distance to the regional centre and the status of a district centre are inversely proportional to the study parameter. Age, place of residence and the method of nomination for elections affect the likelihood of a municipal head having a social media account. The findings show that a fourth of the study settlements, most of them located in the Pskov, Novgorod and Vologda regions, need to take measures to develop digital technologies and strengthen their social media presence.
Die Bibliocon 2024 - ein studentischer Reisebericht
Authors: Kretschmar Pia , Khamis Christopher Onzie
Published: July 2024

Regardless of whether one is just starting out or has already arrived in the community, as young librarians and information scientists, there are many interesting fields and new developments.
Swings and slippery slopes: Reflecting on processes of higher education curriculum in the space of globalization and a pandemic
Authors: Townsend Rob , Doyle Gerald , Sperling Sharon
Published: July 2024

The Asia-Pacific is the most expansive region for social services and health care, ranging from New Zealand in the south to the border of the Russian Federation in the north. Professional education in human services, social work, and allied health is rapidly expanding in this region and globally as the power and influence around these professions ‘swings’ between different countries in the region. The globalization of social and health care issues is challenging professional higher education and accreditation processes to adjust to producing education graduates who are global professionals, multi-lingual, culturally responsive, and able to work in diverse community contexts and within the ‘slippery slopes’ of social and economic change. This article explores the development of a new social work curriculum and course for an international higher education provider that was implemented in 2022 and aims to meet the challenges of intercultural learning and skills development in the new plural-lingual and fragmented global contexts. The ethnographic study reveals that education organizations and educators can advocate for and develop globalized, internationalized social work and social care curricula in this unsteady context when supported to do so by regulatory authorities.
centralità della bona fides romanistica nella materia delle obbligazioni e dei contratti in Cina e in America Latina: appunti per una ricerca
Authors: Ciliberti Eugenio
Published: July 2024

Il presente lavoro intende fornire alcuni spunti di riflessione sul ruolo del principio della buona fede oggettiva nella materia delle obbligazioni e dei contratti, sia per quanto concerne il diritto romano, sia con riguardo alla sua evoluzione nel diritto dei Paesi extraeuropei che si ispirano alla tradizione romanistica, con particolare attenzione dedicata al fenomeno codificatorio in Cina e in America Latina, mediante ampi riferimenti alla elaborazione storica, comparatistica, legislativa e dottrinale di cui questo concetto è stato oggetto nel corso degli anni. L‘obiettivo principale di questo saggio è quello di verificare la vocazione del diritto romano ad essere un diritto universale, in grado di mettere in contatto civiltà tra loro molto distanti, quali sono, appunto, quella cinese e latino-americana.
Systematic review: quality of life in ostomy patient
Authors: Guevara Erazo Ragdé Micaela , Carballo Federico Hector Enrique
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The patient undergoing ostomy surgery experiences changes in multiple areas of their life relatedto their altered self-perception. In addition to potential postoperative complications, they face significant physical, physiological, psychological, and social changes that directly affect their physical and mental health. An ostomy is a process that saves thousands of lives every day and offers a second chance to patients suffering from diseases such as colorectal cancer, visceral perforation, diverticula, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and others. It involves redirecting a hollow viscus to the surface of the body in a location different from its natural opening, creating an opening on the surface of the body called a stoma, which diverts the intestinal transit. The patient will require a collecting bag for bodily waste. Currently, there are multiple investigations aimed at assessing the quality of life related to the health of patients who have undergone this surgical intervention, and the concerns they experience in their day-to-day lives. Therefore, this systematic review analyzed the literature in order to determine the perceived impact on quality of life related to health in ostomized patients.Methods: A systematic retrospective search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed (MEDLINE),TripDatabase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and PsycINFO. The MESH search terms used inthis study were: Colostomy; Stoma; Ostomy; Ileostomy; Quality of life; Complications; Adaptations; Problems.Using the Boolean operators OR and AND. A total of 527 articles were obtained as a result, of which 17 articlesmet the inclusion criteria of this study.Results: A total of 9308 patients were studied, 55.65 % of whom were men and 44.34 % were women. 73.53 %underwent colostomy procedures, while 24.15 % underwent ileostomy, 76.28 % maintained a permanent ostomy,and 20.93 % had a temporary ostomy. Of the total number of studies evaluated, it was observed that ostomizedpatients had a clear alteration in quality of life in one or more of the analyzed variables.Conclusion: The quality of life of ostomy patients is severely impacted. Among the analyzed variables, thecauses of this finding were: changes in body image, lack of control over bowel evacuation, unpleasant odors,unpleasant sounds, constipation, and leaks. The consequences of these findings were: disruptions in physicalself-perception, psychological, social, and emotional alterations, low self-esteem, depressive feelings, changingclothing, difficulties traveling, social isolation, deterioration of the family role, and insecurity in managing theirostomy
Sentiment Analysis on Tiktok Application Reviews Using Natural Language Processing Approach
Authors: Abdul Majid  , Dian Nugraha  , Faisal Dharma Adhinata
Published: July 2024

Technology today is very developed, there are so many media that can be used to communicate, these media are very easy to use by connecting to the internet network. Research on the sentiment of this analysis can still be relatively small and new. The rapid development of technology today makes it very easy for humans to communicate with one of the modern technologies, namely smartphones. The initial stage of this research begins with the review to be analyzed, then continues with the collection of review data.  Conducted on reviews that have been collected with and without an NLP approach resulting in 2 datasets, with an NLP approach and datasets without an NLP approach. The first step is to identify the problem with the research object. It then looked for related literature studies from both journals and review proceedings used as many as 1000 reviews, which have been labeled by 5 correspondents and resulted in positive reviews and negative reviews. The review is used as a dataset, then pre-processed with an NLP approach.  Classification using the NLP approach got an accuracy of 76.92%, a precision of 80.00% and a recall of 74.07%, while without NLP it only got an accuracy of 69.23%, a precision of 80.00% and a recall of 64.52% At the    preprocessing stage, the stemming feature, and stopword removal features were applied to each review. Word normalizer to handle variations in writing words that have the same meaning to be counted as a single term Furthermore, a stopword removal process is carried out to remove the stopword from the review.
Designing Digital Mading Information and Communication System (DMICS) as a Website-based Trusted Information Provider and Management Service
Authors: M. Miftach Fakhri  , Ainun Zahra Adistia  , Jumadil Ahmad Safi’i  , Rezka Haris  , Awaluddin Yunus
Published: July 2024

Technological advancement, today's technical sophistication makes everything easier. The internet is a component of today's technological sophistication. The purpose of this research is to develop a digital magazine system that will facilitate information assistance and the ability to provide information directly through the digital magazine website and play a role in increasing student reading and digital literacy. The development method used in this DMICS design is the agile method. The population used in this study were 48 students and lecturers in Makassar. Data obtained by data collection techniques in the form of literature study and online questionnaire distribution. The designed system is tested using Blackbox Testing to test the function of its features. The results of the study can be concluded that the Digital Mading Information & Communication System (DMICS) can be used as an information container for users. This is indicated from the results of the analysis of each construct has an average value of a good category where each construct of Behavioural Intention to Use (BI), Perceived Enjoyment (PE), Information Quality (IQ), Perceived Usefulness (PU), and System Quality (SQ) obtained a value range of 3.17-3.25. This shows that there is a relationship or influence from the dependent variable, namely, Behavioural intention to use (X1), Perceived enjoyment (X2), Information quality (X3), Perceived usefulness (X4), and System quality (X5) on the independent variable construct, namely actual usage behaviour (Y). Thus, the design of a digital mading information system or Digital Mading Information & Communication System (DMICS) is proven to be good for potential users as a forum for increasing digital literacy.
Interface Aplikasi Human Rights Notification dengan Pendekatan KnowledgeThinking
Authors: Andi Nurwahida  , Risal Andi Akram Nur , Sugeng
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membuat desain user interface dan user experience (UI/UX) pada aplikasi Human Rights Notification menggunakan metode design thinking serta mengevaluasi desain UI/UX aplikasi tersebut guna memastikan aplikasi tersebut dapat digunakan dengan mudah dan efektif serta memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah design thinking meliputi lima tahap yaitu, empathize, define, ideate, prototype, dan testing. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dengan interview (wawancara), angket, dan studi pustaka. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dengan menggunakan System Usability Scale (SUS), mendapatkan skor rata-rata yaitu 81. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem atau produk yang diuji memiliki tingkat ketergunaan yang dapat diterima/acceptable, berada pada kelas B dari skala penilaian, dan mendapat penilaian sangat baik. Jadi, dapat disimpulkan sistem atau produk yang diuji menunjukkan kualitas yang tinggi dalam hal penggunaan dan kegunaannya.
Optimisasi Sumber Energi Listrik Dari Mesin Pengering Rak Telur Menggunakan Modul Termoelektrik Generator
Authors: Sudarmanto Jayanegara  , Dary Mochamad Rifqie  , Samnur  , Akmal Hidayat  , Muhammad Hasim S
Published: July 2024

Energi listrik ialah energi yang kompleks diubah bentuk ke energi yang lain. Energi listrik sangat dibutuhkan oleh manusia untuk membantu pekerjaannya. Energi listrik ini dapat dihasilkan dari konversi energi panas. Energi Panas ini dihasilkan dari plat permukaan cerobong mesin pengering rak telur. Energi panas tersebut diubah menjadi energi listrik dengan menggunakan konsep efek seebeck. Penelitian  ini dilakukan  untuk  mengetahui karakter dari modul TEG sebagai sumber energi listrik dalam memanfaatkan panas pada dinding cerobong suatu mesin pengering rak telur yang menggunakan sekam padi sebagai bahan bakar tungku mesin. Pengujian  dilakukan  dengan cara memanfaatkan panas cerobong bawah yang terpisah oleh sebuah Heat Excanger (HE) dengan kecepatan blower tungku pembakaran 2600 rpm dan kecepatan blower lingkungan 2800 rpm dengan jumlh termoelektrik yang digunakan sebanyak 36 buah. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa modul TEG pada cerobong bawah diperoleh perbedaan temperatur (∆T), perbedaan tegangan (∆V) dan daya (P) masing-masing ∆T 73.25 °C ; ∆V 12.26 Volt ; P  1.312 Watt.
Analysis of The Effectiveness of Unity-Based Vor Learning at Aviation Polytechnic Makassar
Authors: Djunaedi  , Wahyudi
Published: July 2024

The application of augmented reality (AR) technology in aviation education has become an interesting topic in an effort to improve learning effectiveness. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of augmented reality-based Very High Frequency Omni Directional Range (VOR) learning at Makassar Aviation Polytechnic. The research method used is a pseudo-experiment with a pre-test post-test control group design. The research subjects consisted of two groups, namely the experimental group using AR-based learning and the control group using conventional methods. Data collection was done through cognitive tests and questionnaires of cadets' perceptions of learning. Data analysis was conducted using t-test to compare cognitive test results between experimental and control groups, as well as descriptive analysis to describe cadets' perceptions of learning. The results showed that augmented reality-based VOR learning is effective in improving cadets' understanding of concepts and skills compared to conventional methods. In addition, cadets' perceptions of AR-based learning were generally positive, indicating a good acceptance of the use of such technology in the context of flight learning. These findings make an important contribution to the development of innovative and effective learning methods in aviation education institutions, and provide direction for further development in the integration of AR technology in education.
Enhancing E-Commerce for Book Sales: Development and Evaluation of the B-Store Mobile Application
Authors: Prima Putra Kurnia
Published: July 2024

The mobile-based online book store application B-Store was developed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of book promotion and sales through an e-commerce platform. This research aims to develop effective promotional strategies, identify consumer obstacles in searching and purchasing books online, and design application features that meet consumer needs. By using hardware and software requirements analysis, software design, flowchart diagrams, use case diagrams, and data flow diagrams, the B-Store application successfully meets user needs in purchasing books online. Code implementation was done in Java using Android Studio, and testing was conducted using a Likert scale questionnaire, indicating user satisfaction with the application. The conclusion of this study is that the B-Store application successfully improved services for book sellers and provided a more convenient shopping experience for consumers through an intuitive online book sales platform.
Rancang Bangun Alat Fiksasi Pemeriksaan Radiografi Thorax Proyeksi Antero Posterior (AP) pada Balita
Authors: Ira Sandi Tunny  , Maritje S. J Malisngorar  , Rini Hatma Rusli  , Iksan Soumena  , Bambang Ariyanto
Published: July 2024

This fixation tool made aiming to reduce the movement of the patient toddler at the time of the thorax projection radiographs Antero Posterior supine and parents or relatives of patients do not need to hold patients toddler at the time of examination that is not exposed to X-ray radiation. This study used an experimental method, which aims to create a fixation device in the AP projection thoracic radiographs supine in infants that can support the process of examination of the thorax radiography in young children, so as to provide optimal results radiographs. While the data collection methods used were observation, interviews and questionnaires which aims to determine the effectiveness of fixation devices that have made the author. Based on observations, interviews and questionnaires conducted by the author, showed that the use of fixation devices have been quite effective in supporting the process of projection thoracic radiographs AP supine in infants and can produce optimal radiograph thorax