bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Volt-VAr Management System
Authors: Terciyanlı Erman , Köroğlu Harun , Kutlay Ayşegül , Şişman Korkmaz Canan , Güneş Zekeriya
Published: January 2025

In this paper, the newly developed system has been integrated with auxiliary systems such as GIS (Geographic Information System), SCADA-DMS, and Field Device Controllers. It monitors the active and reactive power flow of feeders at TEİAŞ (Turkey's Electricity Transmission Corporation) transformer stations, while enabling the remote monitoring and automatic switching of reactors, capacitors, and MCR (Magnetic Controlled Reactors). Optimized reactive power and voltage management with the VVMS (Volt-VAr Management System) improves the power factor, reduces technical losses, and lowers energy costs. It also prevents low or high voltage issues through voltage regulation, thereby improving power quality. Additionally, reactive power management performs necessary calculations to ensure that inductive and capacitive limits are not exceeded, and the relevant equipment can be controlled remotely or via protection relays. The system aims to reduce energy losses and voltage drops, providing more efficient grid management.
Big Data Based Solutions for the Digitalization of the Insurance Sector
Authors: Avcı Deniz Altay , Şahin Gürkan , Karagenç Şafak , Kuleli Pak Burcu , Tezer Arkan Tuğba , Tekin Melih Kemal
Published: January 2025

The insurance sector has entered a profound transformation process driven by technological advancements. Particularly in products such as individual retirement and life insurance, the ability to respond quickly and accurately to customer needs has become one of the key determinants of competitive advantage in the industry. In this context, Big Data analytics stands out among the innovations offered by Insurtech technologies. Big Data methods have had a significant impact on predicting customer behaviors, risk modeling, and optimizing processes within the insurance sector.
This study focuses on the modernization of a mobile application aimed at digitizing individual retirement and life insurance processes for a leading insurance company with a high market share in Turkey. The core innovative aspect of the project is the integration of algorithms supported by Big Data technologies into the sales and post-sales support processes of individual retirement and life insurance products. Through this approach, in-depth analysis of user behaviors, personalized recommendations, and risk management solutions are provided. This initiative introduces an innovative digitalization model that optimizes operational processes and enhances user experience in the insurance sector.
Analysis Of Girder Fatigue Strength And Investigation Of Wheel Shaft Loads In C-Type Gantry Cranes
Authors: Dönerkaya Samet , Kök Kemalettin , Eroğlu Cihat
Published: January 2025

Portal cranes are industrial lifting and transportation machines designed to move loads in horizontal and vertical planes in open areas. C-type portal crane is a crane that features a symmetrical axial design and is structurally characterized by the offsetting of the girder construction from the legs by a certain distance. This offset causes the side view, to resemble the letter "C”. Depending on the load-carrying capacity, geometry and volume, C-type portal cranes are optimized with a structural design that allows loads to be positioned without contacting the C-type legs. This distinctive feature enables the safe and secure transportation of loads of various sizes and shapes in a wide range of industrial applications.
In this study, the fatigue strength calculations of the girder and wheel shaft, which are key components of a C-type portal crane, were analyzed analytically within the scope of the DIN EN 13001 standard. Stress values occurring in the girder and wheel loads were obtained using the finite element method (FEM) as part of the design process for the C-type portal crane. Considering the stress values on the wheel shaft, the fatigue limits of these components were calculated according to the draft version of the "DIN EN 13001-3-8: Shafts" standard, published in 2021. For the girder construction, fatigue limits were determined from the tables provided in the EN 13001-3-1+A1 standard and compared with the design stresses. The obtained results were analyzed in accordance with the reference past stress parameter (Sn) in order to examine the safety of the beam weld areas and wheel shafts of the C-type gantry crane. It was determined that the girder and wheel shaft meet the safety criteria corresponding to the S6 class past stress parameter. These findings demonstrate that the design complies with the relevant standards and provides sufficient fatigue strength.
Development Of Sustainable Denim Products with Foam Application Technique in Denim Washing Processes
Authors: Irmak Kağan , Gideroğlu Merve , Yılmaz Serkan
Published: January 2025

In denim washing processes, there is an increasing trend towards methods with less water, less chemical and less energy consumption in line with the goals of reducing environmental impacts and sustainability. Foam application technique significantly reduces water and energy consumption and minimizes the use of chemicals compared to conventional washing methods. Foam-based applications preserve the aesthetic and textural properties of the denim fabric and greatly limit wastewater generation. In particular, methods using low-density foams allow the desired effects to be achieved without damaging the appearance and durability of the fabric. These innovative techniques are seen as an important tool for the textile industry to achieve its sustainability goals [1-2].
In this study, the possibilities of using foam application technique to reduce the environmental impacts of high water and chemical consumption in conventional denim washing processes were investigated. The possibility of this technique, which makes it possible to obtain similar or superior results with less resource utilization compared to conventional methods in denim washing processes, has been evaluated as an alternative that can be broadened in the sector. Within the scope of the study, the physical performance characteristics of the products before and after washing such as tear strength, tensile strength, elasticity, residual extension, colour fastness to water, colour fastness to perspiration and colour fastness to rubbing were analyzed.
In addition, based on the sustainability perspective, a pathway will be created for the use of this process in industrial scale applications with creative approaches in the development of environmentally friendly denim products.
UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: INSIGHTS FROM NEUROSCIENTIFIC, PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL, AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Authors:   West University of Timișoara, BAHNEAN Paul Gheorghe , PANȚA Nancy Diana ,   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Published: January 2025

Behavioral finance designates a field of study that analyzes the behavior of individuals in general and of investors in particular. More, it follows to look into how decisions are taken in a financial context. The investigation of investor behavior considers a series of approaches that range from traditional finance to modern finance and behavioral finance (and even neurofinance). Nowadays, investors are constantly exposed to a vast amount of information, including quantitative financial data and financial news presented in the media. They can also be influenced by the opinions and recommendations of their peers in the social environment. Processing this information can be a difficult task, and market participants often use heuristics to simplify the process. Although the human brain is capable of learning and adapting, the decision-making process involves complex cognitive, emotional, and motivational factors that must be carefully considered. Therefore, this paper aims to enhance our understanding of the financial decision-making process by exploring multiple perspectives proposed by the literature, including the neuroscientific, psycho-emotional, and cultural ones. By undertaking a holistic approach into understanding financial decision-making, this paper follows to provide insights that could help investors make better-informed decisions in the future. Ultimately, a deeper understanding of the factors that underlie financial decision-making could have far-reaching implications for the field of finance and not only.
LEAN INNOVATION AND AGILE INNOVATION: METHODS OF CREATING ADDED VALUE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY
Authors:   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, BARB Roxana-Maria
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this paper is to underline the importance of the added value for customers driven by the services and products created by companies using two relatively new methodologies in the innovation management field, lean and agile. The business environment changes rapidly due to new technologies and the globalisation effects which helps in creating perfect means to bring together companies and clients throughout the world. This is the reason why the focus of the companies needs to be on the created value of the innovative products and services for their clients. Moreover, firms need to make possible for customers to bring their own innovative and improving ideas throughout the entire innovation process. At the same time, organizations must be agile to adapt their offer rapidly to the fast-changing business environment and constantly innovate based on the newly gained knowledge from external and internal sources. The lean and agile innovations can be easily included in any organization’s strategy to obtain a competitive advantage on the market. Two successful examples of using these two methodologies in practice are two companies from the banking sector, ING and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). These financial institutions engaged their clients in their innovation processes so they can provide better suited products and services. Simultaneously, both companies responded to the new challenges from the market with an agility mindset, planning their innovation processes rapidly through a transformational strategy. Lean and agile innovations proved to be the best approaches for these banks to provide added value for their customers.
THE CONCEPT OF STANDARD COST IDENTIFIABLE AS A DRIVER OF CONJUNCTION BETWEEN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
Authors:   University of Turin, POLLIFRONI Massimo , IOANA Adrian ,   Politehnica University of Bucharest, POLLIFRONI Francesco ,   University of Turin
Published: January 2025

The topics of Public Accounting and Public Management are frequently discussed separately in the international scientific literature: aim of the paper is to identify the possible connection themes between the two disciplines.In this perspective, a significant interest can be identified in the concept of standard cost, an abstraction that usually pertains to the profit-oriented private sector.The analysis of standard costs in the Public Sector originates at the European level from the introduction of the Maastricht Treaty parameters in the 1990s and in particular from the new accounting discipline introduced by the Treaty.The new discipline has been the basis of many accounting reforms that have taken place in the European context which have generated, in some countries, the integration (or in some cases the replacement) of the traditional Cash Basis Accounting (used in the Public Sector) with the Accrual Basis Accounting (used in the private sector).In order to pursue the declared aim, the paper proposes the following articulation: the Public Accounting dilemma (Accrual Basis Accounting vs. Cash Basis Accounting); the analysis of the different cost variations deriving from the different Public Accounting models; the cost analysis for Management Control purposes, the determination of the different cost configurations, the derivation of the standard cost and finally, the use of the standard cost as a driver in the reengineering processes implemented by the Public Management.The revision of the organizational models, an activity pertaining to Public Management, represents the solution of the critical issues indicated by the cost analysis - and in particular of the standard cost analysis - implemented by the Management Control derived from Public Accounting.In this perspective, the concept of standard cost (obtained through the full costing methodology) can be considered the driver of conjunction between Public Accounting and Public Management.
La inteligencia artificial en el Desarrollo Profesional de Contadores en Pichincha: Un enfoque adaptativo
Authors: Acurio-Paredes Silvana Marisol , Jiménez-Moreno Lisbeth Stefanía , Hidalgo-Achig Myrian del Rocio
Published: January 2025

El estudio aborda la problemática de cómo la inteligencia artificial (IA) está transformando el desarrollo profesional de los contadores, frente a los desafíos de un entorno laboral cada vez más digitalizado. El objetivo fue evaluar el impacto de la IA en la redefinición de competencias y la optimización de procesos en esta profesión. Se plantearon dos hipótesis: H0, que sostiene que la IA no afecta el desarrollo profesional, y H1, que afirma lo contrario. La investigación utilizó un enfoque mixto, combinando revisión bibliográfica y una encuesta aplicada a 330 contadores del Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Pichincha. Los resultados obtenidos mediante SPSS validaron la H1, con un valor de correlación de Spearman de 0.012, indicando una relación estadísticamente significativa. Los datos mostraron una percepción neutral sobre el conocimiento de la IA y un 70% de los encuestados consideraron inadecuada su frecuencia de uso. A pesar de reconocer su potencial para mejorar la toma de decisiones, los contadores enfrentan obstáculos como la falta de formación y los altos costos de implementación. En términos de desarrollo profesional, el impacto de la IA fue moderado, sin cambios significativos en el enfoque laboral, el desarrollo de nuevas habilidades técnicas, ni mejoras en la satisfacción laboral o la generación de tareas más desafiantes
BEYOND BORDERS: AZERBAIJAN’S ROLE IN ADDRESSING FRENCH (NEO)COLONIALISM
Authors: Filho Louis Philippe Patrick de Jongh
Published: January 2025

(Neo)colonialism persists in the XXI century. This paper addresses why and how Azerbaijan is addressing the problem of (neo)colonialism. In order to analyze that we participated in two UN meetings organized by the Baku Initiative Group, we conducted interviews in Azerbaijan, analysis of speeches and we also did a literature review based on the papers found on the Scopus platform to understand the state of research on (neo)french colonialism. Our research problem is to analyze how Azerbaijan's struggle for decolonization contributes to the global discourse against (neo)colonialism. And it is also important to perceive how listening to the voices of the peoples from (neo)colonized regions has been shaking the UN structures and challenging the French narratives, presenting alternative narratives at the world stage.
La tecnología educativa, la robótica y el enfoque steam, Provincia Santiago, República Dominicana
Authors: Liriano Peralta Rafael Tomás
Published: January 2025

Esta investigación analizó la tecnología educativa, la robótica y el enfoque STEAM en la provincia de Santiago, República Dominicana, enmarcándose en el paradigma cualitativo, sin recurrir a cuantificaciones ni proyecciones numéricas. De carácter exploratorio, permitió abordar el uso del enfoque STEAM en disciplinas como programación, matemática y estadística dentro de la didáctica universitaria adaptada a las demandas actuales. El instrumento de recolección de datos fue una entrevista semiestructurada validada por juicio de expertos, con un índice de validez de 0,92, aplicada a 6 docentes de un total de 19 que laboraron durante el último semestre de 2024. El análisis, realizado con el software ATLAS.Ti, definió tres categorías: (1) Concepción docente sobre tecnología educativa, robótica y STEAM, (2) Nivel de información sobre robótica, y (3) Impactos del uso de la robótica y STEAM en la universidad. Los resultados indicaron que la didáctica tradicional utilizada en la práctica educativa está desactualizada. Las conclusiones destacan que el enfoque STEAM ofrece una guía para transformar la enseñanza de conocimientos técnicos y tecnológicos, consolidando proyectos de robótica en el ámbito universitario dominicano, contribuyendo a una educación más innovadora y alineada con las necesidades actuales.
AVALIAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE HEPATOPROTETORA DO EXTRATO AQUOSO DAS FOLHAS DE CHRYSOBALANUS ICACO
Authors: Santana Maria , Nunes Daniel , Pontes Marcio , Ferro Thaís , Soares Anísio , Nunes Alissandra , De Albuquerque Priscilla , Rodrigues Natalie
Published: January 2025

The metabolization of substances in the human body is carried out mainly by the liver, but some substances when in excess, such as Paracetamol, can lead to liver toxicity. Chrysobalanus icaco L., a plant with potent antioxidant metabolites, shows promise in combating antioxidant imbalance and hepatoprotection action. The objective of this study was to evaluate the protective action of the aqueous extract of C. icaco leaves  (EAFCi) against paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity. For this, the plant material was collected and the leaf extract was prepared through decoction in distilled water (5:100 w/v). For the in vivo evaluation  of the hepatoprotective activity, Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups of 5 animals each, which were treated with saline, silymarin and EAFCi at a dose of 100 mg/kg (groups I, II and III, respectively). On the seventh day of treatment, Paracetamol was administered and, after twelve days, euthanasia was performed to remove the liver. Reduced glutathione levels, lipid peroxidation, and histopathological examination were then evaluated. With the methodology used, a reduction in MDA levels and an increase in GSH levels were observed in the groups that were administered silymarin and the 100mg/kg dose of EAFCi, when compared to the control group. In addition, in the histological analysis of the liver, it was observed that the animals treated with silymarin and with the dose of 100mg/kg of EAFCi had normal liver morphology, unlike the negative control group, which showed significant changes. In this sense, it is concluded that the administration of EAFCi at a dose of 100mg/kg in Wistar rats was able to inhibit the hepatotoxicity induced by Paracetamol by decreasing MDA, increasing GSH and preserving liver morphology.
Comprehensive Nursing Care for Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases: A Focus on Ventricular Septal Defect
Authors: Calderón Rodríguez Anguel Danay , Arredondo Molina Elizabeth , Reinoso Huerta María Guima
Published: January 2025

During 2022, Peru faced significant challenges in managing congenital heart diseases, particularly ventricular septal defect (VSD), identified as one of the most common. According to the National Institute of Child Health San Borja (INSNSB), congenital heart diseases accounted for 30% of birth defects and were often associated with genetic syndromes such as trisomy 21. Early diagnosis and specialized care were essential to prevent severe complications like heart failure and developmental delays.Postoperative management in cardiovascular intensive care units was key to patient recovery. Protocols were implemented, including continuous hemodynamic monitoring, infection prevention, pain control, and respiratory therapy. Nursing staff played a crucial role, organizing care through the nursing process, which involved assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. During the assessment, diagnoses such as decreased cardiac output and ineffective tissue perfusion were identified.Additionally, education and emotional support for families were prioritized, strengthening the bond between the healthcare team and caregivers. During this period, the capacity of pediatric intensive care units was enhanced, although challenges such as unequal access to specialized services in rural areas persisted.In conclusion, the comprehensive care provided in Peru allowed significant progress in the treatment of VSD and other congenital heart diseases, contributing to improved quality of life for patients and their families
Riletture. Nuevas miradas a las colecciones de artes decorativas en Sicilia
Authors: Roca-Cabrera María
Published: January 2025

Relectura de las colecciones de artes
decorativas en Palermo desde una
perspectiva de género. La investigación
ha abordado el análisis de piezas de
instituciones como el Museo Archeologico
Regionale "Antonio Salinas" o el
Museo Palazzo Mirto para examinar la
representación femenina a través de las
artes aplicadas. Con un enfoque crítico, se
han generado discursos y se han revisado las
colecciones para reflexionar sobre el papel
de la mujer y la desigualdad de género en
diferentes períodos y culturas.
Innovación en la difusión del patrimonio : el paisaje cultural de Erice (Sicilia)
Authors: Vitella Maurizio
Published: January 2025

Esta intervención destaca la experiencia,
iniciada en 2001, de puesta en valor del
patrimonio histórico-artístico eclesiástico
de las iglesias de Erice, una pequeña
ciudad siciliana de fundación muy antigua,
pero con una identidad arquitectónica/
urbanística medieval. La exhibición de
obras de arte de diversa índole en espacios
especialmente dedicados en numerosas
iglesias de la localidad es una oportunidad
para animar al visitante a crear un camino
no sólo de conocimiento, sino también de
experiencia, que le permita disfrutar de todo
el pueblo, sus sugerentes calles, el paisaje
circundante, sin menospreciar las delicias
gastronómicas y enológicas. Una experiencia
ganadora, basada en la autofinanciación,
en la conservación del patrimonio artístico,
al que se presta gran atención para su
mantenimiento y restauración. Un modelo de
gestión que ha hecho escuela en Sicilia.
Enhancing cost-effective cultural heritage recording and dissemination : the evolving challenges of 3D computer graphics
Authors: Bernardes Paulo
Published: January 2025

El estudio del Patrimonio implica diversas
metodologías de registro, análisis,
investigación y difusión de bienes culturales.
Las aplicaciones informáticas han sido
fundamentales desde finales de los años
50 en Europa y principios de los 60 en
Norteamérica, demostrando la utilidad de
la informática en las ciencias sociales y las
humanidades.
Los avances en infografía y modelización
3D han permitido crear valiosas
representaciones tridimensionales del
patrimonio cultural, lo que ha facilitado
la investigación científica, la difusión de
resultados y la sensibilización del público.
El tratamiento informático de datos ha
afectado notablemente a campos como
las bases de datos, los SIG, la visualización
y la inteligencia artificial. Hoy en día, las
aplicaciones informáticas siguen siendo
cruciales para la investigación del patrimonio
y la difusión de sus bienes.
Áreas emergentes como las redes neuronales
artificiales, la visión por ordenador, la
realidad virtual y aumentada, la adquisición
3D y la interacción están ganando
importancia. Es vital seguir estrategias y
principios bien definidos para conservar
y preservar los bienes culturales para las
generaciones futuras.
Immigration museums : between migratory phenomenon, memory, heritage and identity
Authors: Delaplace Andréa
Published: January 2025

Los sitios públicos albergan cada vez más los
recuerdos de los migrantes en su diversidad y
especificidad, haciendo versiones audibles y
visibles del pasado que habían sido ocluidos
o simplemente descuidados. Los museos
creen cada vez más que se empodera a
los inmigrantes recordando y redimiendo
sus recuerdos, que a menudo han estado
ausentes de las narrativas nacionales. La
transformación de antiguas instalaciones
que recibían y alojaban a inmigrantes –
como Ellis Island en Nueva York– en sitios
que reviven sus historias muestra una
transformación en las actitudes hacia la
inmigración, que ha cambiado el estatus
de la “diáspora” y ha dado visibilidad a una
gama de identidades culturales. Cambiar la
relación de los migrantes con su identidad:
de memorias olvidadas y transitorias al
reconocimiento y empoderamiento. La
integración de la historia de la migración
sigue siendo un desafío dentro de los
espacios y narrativas de los museos, aunque
es una característica cada vez más notable
del panorama museístico internacional. Por
lo tanto, surgen muchas preguntas como:
¿Qué es el patrimonio migratorio? ¿Cómo
exhibir la inmigración? ¿Los intentos de
representar a los inmigrantes reflejan un
paradigma nacional?
Optimizing the Luring Period of Protein and Food Baits for Melon Fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae Coquilette) Management
Authors: Jakkanagoudra Manikantha B , Kavitha Zadda , Shanthi M. , Vijayaraghavan C.
Published: January 2025

Backgrounds: This study was carried out to determine the effective duration of protein and food baits in field traps for maximizing melon fruit fly captures. As protein and food baits trap both male and female fruit flies, employing these traps in field conditions is considered as a reliable alternate management strategy.
Aim of the Work: Determination of trap placement periods in field conditions for maximum trap catches of melon fruit flies.
Methodology: Olfactometer bioassays were conducted to assess the persistence of bait attractiveness. Changes in pH and protein content of baits were monitored over time.
Results:  Proteinex bait showed peak attraction between I–X days after preparation (DAP), while soybean bait was most effective from I–IX DAP. Tomato bait attracted the highest number of fruit flies at XII–XII DAP, and banana bait showed maximum attraction at I–VIII DAP. Protein baits had higher pH and protein content, correlating with their superior trap efficacy.
Conclusion: For effective melon fly management, proteinex and soybean baits should be replaced every 10–12 days, tomato baits every 13 days, and banana baits every 8 days. The higher pH and protein content of protein baits contributed to their greater effectiveness, making them a valuable tool in sustainable pest control strategies.
Optical Sediment Trap for In Situ Monitoring of Sinking Marine Particles
Authors:   Sequoia Scientific, Simon Kirby , Slade Wayne , Estapa Margaret , Mikkelsen Ole , Pottsmith Chuck
Published: January 2025

The ocean’s biological carbon pump (BCP) comprises a set of physical and biological processes that impact how carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, the land, and the ocean. Sinking particles, such as “marine snow,” are a key mechanism of the BCP, where the depth of remineralization of carbon from these particles governs the extent to which carbon releases back into the atmosphere or sequesters in the deep ocean (Siegel et al., 2021). In addition, this sinking flux is a key energy source for deep water and benthic ecosystems. Studying these particles remains challenging, however, making it difficult to quantify carbon flux on a global scale. Global climate change further decreases the predictability of oceanic carbon flux due to the indirect changes induced by warming, ecosystem shifts, and acidification. Other human-induced alterations of the ocean’s carbon cycle, such as proposed marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) techniques like ocean alkalinity enhancement or nutrient fertilization, stand to further complicate carbon quantification and the ability to establish a carbon flux baseline from which future measurements can be compared and contextualized.
Pelayanan Kesehatan pada Pelatihan HSSE Karyawan dan Family Gathering Karyawan serta Keluarga PT. Sinar Bumi Nabung Lampung di Wisata Pulau Tegal Mas Lampung Selatan
Authors: Riyanto Riyanto , Wijayanti Yoga Tri , Widiyanti Septi
Published: January 2025

Pelayanan kesehatan sangat esensial dilakukan disetiap kegiatan, termasuk  Pelatihan HSSE Karyawan dan Family Gathering Karyawan serta Keluarga oleh PT. Sinar Bumi Nabung Lampung di Wisata Pulau Tegal Mas Lampung Selatan. Kegiatan tanpa menyediakan pelayanan Kesehatan dapat berakibat fatal terhadap kejadian kesakitan mendadak dan kecelakaan yang terjadi tidak diduga. Permasalahan yang dihadapi pada kegiatan di pantai dapat terjadi tenggelam dan henti jantung atau  henti napas. Selain itu, kelelahan dan kecelakaan dapat terjadi setiap saat pada kegiatan yang dilakukan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian untuk memberikan kesiap-siagaan pelayanan kesehatan selama kegiatan terhadap kejadian kesakitan mendadak atau kecelakaan yang tidak diinginkan. Metode yang digunakan persiapan lapangan, logistic dan obat-obatan dan pemberian layanan kesehatan terhadap kejadian kecelakaan atau kesakitan yang tidak diinginkan. Hasil kegiatan terdapat 5 orang luka akibat benturan dengan batu karang dipantai dan 12 orang kesakitan mendadak dapat diberikan pelayanan kesehatan dengan optimal. Perlunya menjaga diri setiap peserta selama kegiatan dan kesiap-siagaan pelayanan kesehatan dalam berbagai kegiatan di komunitas.
Sosialisasi Prosedur Pendaftaran Tanah Secara Sistematis Dan Sporadik Di Desa Jaranguda
Authors: Editya Maria Ferba , Saragih Rayani , Hutabalian Maslon
Published: January 2025

Sistem pendaftaran tanah  lengkap merupakan program yang diselenggarakan oleh pemerintah khususnya Kementerian Pertanahan dan Perencanaan Wilayah atau Kepala Badan Pertanahan. Hal ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan jumlah pendaftar tanah yang menerbitkan sertifikat di Indonesia. Keputusan Pemerintah Nomor 24 Tahun 1997, menggantikan Keputusan Pemerintah Nomor 10 Tahun 1961, merupakan pelaksana amanat yang diatur dalam Pasal 19 Keputusan Pemerintah tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji proses pelaksanaan pendaftaran tanah sistematik lengkap serta kendala-kendalanya dan mengkaji upaya-upaya pelaksanaan pendaftaran tanah sistematik lengkap di Desa Jaranguda,  Kecamatan Merdeka Kabupaten Karo. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum empiris. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data hukum primer dan sekunder, kemudian dianalisis melalui teknik interpretasi dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan pendaftaran tanah sistematis lengkap di Desa Jaranguda dilakukan untuk mencapai kepastian hukum kepemilikan hak atas tanah. Pelaksanaan program ini belum efektif dan belum dilaksanakan secara optimal karena rendahnya partisipasi dalam pengurusan sertifikat tanah di daerah tersebut.
Budidaya Burung Hantu Di Desa Pasi Lamongan Sebagai Predator Tikus Sawah Dalam Mensiasati Ketahanan Pangan
Authors: Waloyu Minto , Novita Sari Rizqi , Islami Mega Cattleya P. A.
Published: January 2025

Abstrak
Upaya peningkatan produksi pangan pada padi dan polowijo, kerap terkendala oleh gangguan hama dan penyakit. Salah satunya adalah hama tikus sebagai binatang pengerat. Burung hantu merupakan solusi penanganan hama tikus. Budidaya burung hantu membutuhkan biaya pembuatan pegupon sebagai rumah dari burung hantu dengan harga yang berkisar dari Rp.750.000,00 hingga Rp.1.500.000,00. Harga tersebut tergantung dari bahan yang digunakan. Sedangkan Desa Pasi sudah mempunyai 10 pegupon dengan jumlah burung hantu lebih dari 50 ekor. Perkembangan burung hantu tidak mengenal musim, hal tersebut sebanding dengan perkembangan tikus yang begitu pesat. Sehingga burung hantu dapat memangsa tikus sebanyak 3 hingga 7 ekor tikus setiap harinya, setidaknya jumlah hama tikus dapat berkurang secara signifikan jika dibandingkan dengan pertumbuhannya.
 
Kata Kunci: Hama Tikus, Kembangbiak Burung Hantu, Sarang Burung Hantu
Uji aktivitas variasi konsentrasi larutan ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantifolia) sebagai larvasida aedes aegypti
Authors: Putri Saskia Diska , Ulfa Ade Maria , Nofita Nofita
Published: January 2025

Pendahuluan: Nyamuk Aedes aegypti merupakan faktor terjadinya demam berdarah. Jenis nyamuk ini biasanya aktif pada siang hari dan nyamuk betina lebih suka menghisap darah manusia dari pada hewan. Kulit jeruk nipis mengandung minyak atsiri, damar dan glukosa. Minyak atsiri mengandung zat kimia citrol sebanyak kurang lebih 7,5%. Larvasida merupakan golongan dari pestisida yang dapat membunuh serangga belum dewasa atau sebagai pembunuh larva.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui Aktivitas larvasida ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis (citrus aurantifolia) terhadap larva nyamuk Aedes aegypti.
Metode: Menggunakan 3 konsentrasi dan 2 kontrol yaitu 10%, 15%, 20%, kontrol negatif dan kontrol positif ( temefos 1% ).
Hasil: Uji kruskal-wallis menunjukkan adanya pengaruh waktu terhadap ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis (citrus aurantifolia) dengan larava Aedes aegypti. Uji Mann- whitney didapatkan nilai p = 0,121 sehingga tidak ada perbedaan signifikan antara konsentrasi 20% dengan kontrol positif.
Simpulan: Larutan ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis (Citus aurantifolia) mempunyai aktivitas sebagai larvasida terhadap larva nyamuk Aedes aegypti dan larutan ekstrak kulit jeruk nipis (Citus aurantifolia) konsentrasi 20% memiliki aktivitas yang mendekati dengan temefos 1% dalam membunuh larva nyamuk Aedes aegypti.
Spectral theory of commutative higher order difference operators with unbounded coefficients
Authors: Okello Boaz , Nyamwala Fredrick , Ambogo David
Published: January 2025

We have established the necessary and sufficient conditions for any two even higher order symmetric difference maps to generate commuting minimal difference operators. We have done this through construction of appropriate comparison algebras of the self-adjoint operator extensions of the minimal operators generated and application of asymptotic summation. The results show that if the first difference on the coefficients tends to zero whenever the coefficients are allowed to be unbounded and that the difference maps considered have the same order, then they generate minimal operators that commute and the corresponding self-adjoint operators commute too. We have further shown that the self-adjoint operator extensions of the respective minimal operators can be expressed as the composite of the independent self-adjoint operator extensions if the generated minimal difference operators have closed ranges. Finally, we have shown that the spectra of these self-adjoint operator extensions are the whole of the real line if the coefficients are unbounded. These results therefore, extend the existing results in the continuous case to discrete setting.
Gestión de recursos humanos en PYMEs de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Authors: K. Schulmeyer Marion , Ferrufino-Borja Daniela
Published: January 2025

La gestión de recursos humanos es importante para el desarrollo de empresas grandes, medianas y pequeñas, ya que a través de ella se optimizan los niveles de productividad empresarial. Las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYME) presentan características particulares que requieren un estudio diferenciado, sin embargo, no existen estudios publicados que aborden los procesos de recursos humanos de PYMEs en Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia). El objetivo de esta investigación es describir de qué manera se llevan a cabo los procesos de gestión de recursos humanos en las PYMEs de Santa Cruz de la Sierra. A través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, se exploraron los procesos básicos de gestión de recursos humanos en una muestra de 32 gestores de Recursos Humanos en PYMEs. Los resultados mostraron que los procesos de reclutamiento y selección se realizan de manera simple e informal, los niveles de rotación y ausentismo son bajos y los beneficios no legislados se enfocan en agasajos, bonos y préstamos. En estas empresas, el clima laboral se evalúa, pero de manera informal y pasiva, por otro lado, la evaluación de desempeño suele realizarse basada en objetivos, críticas internas y en las opiniones de clientes. También se encontró interés en que se ofrezcan más capacitaciones y servicios de consultoría ajustados a la economía y las características de este sector.
Hábitos de consumo noticioso y nivel de alfabetización periodística de estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Saucedo Valeria , Arancibia Nicolás , Ríos-Urquidi Mariana
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio analiza los hábitos de consumo noticioso y el nivel de alfabetización periodística de estudiantes universitarios de la Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (UPSA). Se aplicó una encuesta a 360 estudiantes de diferentes facultades y se encontró que la mayoría consume noticias a través de redes sociales y que su nivel de alfabetización periodística varía en cada una de las áreas que esta comprende. Además, se identificaron diferencias significativas en los hábitos de consumo noticioso y el nivel de alfabetización periodística entre estudiantes de diferentes carreras universitarias.
Policía Comunitaria y comunicación asertiva, una estrategia para la seguridad ciudadana: caso Lurín, Lima
Authors: Delgado Asto Edwin César , Mamani Quispe Pablo César , Lévano Castilla Blanca Isabel , Cordero Tataje Edwin Martín , Ore Choque Marsha Kristy
Published: January 2025

La comunicación ha existido desde siempre y es fundamental para una convivencia en comunidad. No obstante, la inseguridad es un problema público y cotidiano en Perú. Por ello, el objetivo de la presente investigación es identificar la comunicación asertiva en las prácticas de la Policía Comunitaria (PC) creada por la Policía Nacional del Perú a través de las Juntas Vecinales, las Brigadas de Auto Protección Escolar y las Patrullas Juveniles, y determinar si existen diferencias por grupo etario y género en cuanto a la comunicación asertiva entre los vecinos que integran la PC en Lurín. Se trata de una investigación de enfoque cuantitativo, alcance exploratorio y diseño no experimental. Se utilizó una muestra de 391 pobladores a quienes se aplicó un cuestionario ya validado por expertos, con una validez V de Aiken con coeficiente 0,94. Como resultado se halló que casi la mitad (49,42%) considera que existe una comunicación asertiva buena y la tercera parte (35,71%) la considera muy buena. Los adultos jóvenes (n=95) son los que más participan de las actividades de la PC, seguido de los adultos medios (n=72) y los adultos mayores (n=27). Hay mayor participación en Juntas Vecinales (n=138) y en menor cantidad en Brigadas de Auto Protección Escolar (n=127) y Patrullas Juveniles (n=126). La comunicación asertiva en el programa de la PC es significativamente alta, con el 85,2%. De acuerdo con la prueba no paramétrica Kruskal-Wallis, se evidencia que existe una diferencia significativa (valor ρ=0,035) en cuanto a los grupos etarios adulto joven, adulto medio y adulto mayor y con la prueba no paramétrica U de Mann-Whitney se evidencia diferencia significativa (valor ρ=0,023) en cuanto a la variable género, masculino y femenino.
Un camino equivalente hacia la realización plena de la existencia
Authors: Ortega-Villaseñor Humberto , Díaz Robles Laura Catalina , Ruíz Briseño Gabriela Guadalupe
Published: January 2025

El legado de maestros europeos como Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) y Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) es vasto y profundo. Cada uno de ellos emprendió un viaje en el siglo XIX que los llevó a parajes inexplorados dentro de sus respectivos campos de conocimiento (filosofía y literatura, respectivamente), en su firme determinación por desentrañar las complejidades del alma humana. Los diferentes caminos que recorrieron los llevaron a considerar que la vida era el eje o núcleo central del existencialismo. Una línea de pensamiento acertada que se adelantó a su tiempo y que cobraría fuerza hasta el siglo XX. Esta investigación pretende señalar ciertas correlaciones en el existencialismo relativamente incipiente de los dos estudiosos, y resaltar ciertos paralelismos a partir de los propios razonamientos formulados por ambos respecto del proceso de perfeccionamiento humano, y sus ecos en la transmutación de una figura semidivina como Quetzalcóatl, cuyos orígenes se remontan a los primeros años del surgimiento de Mesoamérica como una de las civilizaciones originarias de la humanidad.
El cuerpo nocturno (Los imaginarios de la corporalidad y lo político en la literatura)
Authors: Barrientos Maximiliano
Published: January 2025

Este artículo analiza el cruce entre literatura y política a partir del cuestionamiento sobre cuáles son las condiciones de posibilidad para que se origine una literatura política. A partir de esa pregunta, reflexiona sobre la literatura política, no en su dimensión de denuncia sino a partir de lo que plantea Jacques Rancière sobre el disenso de lo político y una literatura que desafía lo que una comunidad puede imaginar como posible. Se plantea que lo político en la literatura opera como un disenso que se manifiesta en el cuestionamiento sobre lo que una generación se permite imaginar como verdadero. Siguiendo ese marco teórico, el ensayo trata de pensar cómo las literaturas de género (terror, fantástico y especialmente la ficción weird) se vuelven literaturas políticas por excelencia en tanto siempre están cuestionando el imaginario desde el cual la subjetividad media con la realidad.
Pengaruh Shock Advertising terhadap Brand Awareness dan Sentimen Negatif pada Audiens Dewasa Muda
Authors: Defriza Diaz , Vania Amelindha
Published: January 2025

Shock Advertising merupakan iklan yang menggunakan elemen negatif. Penggunaan iklan ini memberikan sebuah kesan negatif yang dapat membuat orang mengingat isi iklan tersebut termasuk mengingat brand dibalik iklan tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mencari tahu apakah shock advertising cenderung lebih menghasilkan brand awareness yang kuat atau sentimen negatif yang kuat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Structural Equation Model (SEM). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa shock advertising memiliki pengaruh terhadap brand awareness dan sentimen negatif, adapun shock advertising cenderung lebih kuat menghasilkan brand awarness dibandingkan sentimen negatif.
Cover Crops for More Sustainable Soil Fertility Management: Examples from Brazilian Cerrado
Authors: Santos Collier Leonardo , Ferretto Santos Collier Karin
Published: January 2025

The growth of agriculture in Central Brazil brought opportunities as well as treats when we think about natural resources. Soil’s lack of organic matter and plant nutrients became challenging to many agricultural practices adopted so far. Cover crops and agroforestry systems are able to improve soil fertility management in Brazilian Cerrado lands, strategically to face recent adverse weather conditions. As we have water limiting nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient efficiency, research was done to understand how several leguminous and grass species can interfere with soil quality for plant production. However, many crops in successional systems were not enough to guarantee better quality soil for a long time, so the intercropping and consortiated systems started to be adopted, as an option for some agricultural systems. Crotalaria and Urochloa as a cover crop can improve nitrogen fertilizers effect in production by 50%. We intend to present a review of how these both groups of agricultural practices linked to cover crops can influence nutrient and water use, in agriculture of this part of Brazil.
Powertrain Tribology Development Trends and Impact of Surface Engineering on Friction and Wear Control
Authors: C. Tung Simon
Published: January 2025

In this chapter, the fundamentals of surface coatings or textures specific to the environments of powertrain components will be reviewed, together with discussions on the impact of surface engineering on friction and wear. In addition, the advanced surface coating methods will be described, based on promises of continuing friction and wear reduction trends. Specifically, this paper will address the impact of these emerging technologies on future powertrain performance requirements using novel surface coatings or texture materials. The connection between surface engineering and tribological performance requirements will be illustrated by briefly describing the surface engineering processes incorporating the emerging powertrain technologies. Surface engineering technology using coatings or textures has successfully applied to advanced powertrain components fabricated from non-ferrous lightweight materials to meet required tribological performance, energy efficiency, and fuel economy demands. Lastly, besides new hardware and material science changes, all advanced surface coatings or textures represent tribological solutions to meet more stringent energy efficiency and durability requirements used in powertrain components. The final section of this chapter will review and discuss the future development trends of non-ferrous lightweight materials in powertrain components by surface coatings or textures for friction and wear control.
Perspective Chapter: Development Experience and Current Status of Tight Gas Reservoirs in China
Authors: Wen Yunfan , Liu Lili , Wu Shiwei , Yan Yifeng
Published: January 2025

The development of tight gas reservoirs in China has made significant progress in recent years, becoming an important component of unconventional natural gas resources in the country. Tight gas resources are widely distributed in the Sichuan Basin, Ordos Basin, Songliao Basin, and other regions, with enormous resource potential. During the development process, China actively applied advanced horizontal well technology, multi-stage fracturing, and fine modeling techniques, significantly improving recovery rates and economic benefits. China’s development experience shows that tailored technological applications and continuous innovation are key to overcoming complex geological challenges. In addition, China actively seeks international cooperation to accelerate industry development through technology introduction and experience exchange. However, the development of tight gas reservoirs still faces challenges such as high investment, difficulty in development, and environmental protection. In the future, China will continue to strengthen technological research and development, and emphasize green development and risk management, in order to achieve efficient and sustainable utilization of tight gas resources.
Professionalising South African Public Service: A Narrative of Reforming for Ethic(s) of Accountability
Authors: Mofuoa Khali
Published: January 2025

It is no secret that deficit (or rather dearth) of accountability bedevils the South African Public Service. It is a cancer-like tumour that led to the demise of the apartheid South African Public Service in 1994. Now, like a slow poison, it is back steadily eating away the moral fabric of the new democratic South African Public Service. Its eye-catching, cancerous demeanour in the South African Public Service has not gone unnoticed as, on October 25, 2022, the South African Government released the National Framework Towards Professionalisation of the Public Sector to address it. Essentially, the Professionalisation Framework sets a deliberate reform agenda for professionalising the South African Public Service towards building a capable, ethical, and developmental state. The chapter explores the reform agenda for professionalising the South African Public Service as a narrative of reforming for ethic(s) of accountability (EoA). It argues that the reform agenda for professionalising the South African Public Service beams the searchlight of accountable governance into South African Public Sector, which is both timely and essential in fostering accountability in government practices. It is based on analysing and synthesising secondary data from relevant available literature sources in terms of a qualitative desktop research methodology.