bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Premature atrial contractions to predict late recurrence following paroxysmal atrial fibrillation catheter ablation
Authors: gyawali laxman , Yin Yuehui
Published: January 2024

Background: Prediction of AF recurrence after RF ablation based on
pre-procedural factors allows better patient selection and ablation
planning. We hypothesized pre-procedural APBs could predict recurrence
of AF after RFA. Methods: 140 PAF patients (43% females) undergoing RFA
from 2018.01.01 to 2020.1.31 were included. APBs and indices analyzed
from 24-hour Holter recording within 1 week of RFA. Recurrence noted at
3 and 12 months. Patients were categorized into LRAF and non-LRAF groups
and independent associations computed using x2 test and t-tests.
Individual prediction ability was calculated using univariate logistic
regression and statistically significant variables incorporated into
multivariate regression. Subgroup analysis among 120 patients with APBs
was computed to estimate if ABP count and its’ indices could predict
ERAF and LRAF. Results: 85.5% LRAF subjects had APBs(mean:
1531±3720/day), whereas 86% NLRAF subjects had APBs(mean:
4370±9915/day). 63.3% (50/92) in LRAF group had p on T APBs opposed to
a higher 44% (18/48) in NLRAF group. Only APB count and P on T APB
revealed independent association with LRAF (p=0.046 and p=0.042) but not
ERAF among 120 patients with APBs. In this subset of patients, APB count
negatively predicted LRAF (95% CI=0.69-0.98, P=0.028) and P on T APB
positively predicted LRAF (95%CI= 0.211-0.978, P=0.044) but not ERAF in
univariate analysis and only P on T APB predicted LRAF in multivariate
analysis. Conclusion: In PAF patients undergoing RFA, presence of
pre-procedural APB isn’t a risk factor for LRAF. Presence of p on T APBs
prior to ablation is a risk factor for LRAF.
The Impact of Smoking, Alcohol Use, Recurrent Disease, and Age on the Development of Neck Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Following Radiation Therapy
Authors: Pratson Connor , Larkins Michael , Karimian Brandon , Curtis Caitrin , Leppera Pamela , Brodish Brian , Ju Andrew
Published: January 2024

Objectives This study investigates the incidence of neck fibrosis in
head and neck cancer (HNC) patients following radiotherapy with respect
to patient age, treatment characteristics, history of alcohol and
tobacco use, and disease recurrence. Design A retrospective review of
all patients being treated for HNC at a rural tertiary care center
between 2013 and 2017 was performed. Participants 90 patients being
treated for HNC, aged 19 to 99 years. Main outcome measures Incidence
and Grade of head and neck fibrosis. Correlation with treatment/patient
characteristics was performed using Chi-squared and Mann-Whitney U tests
for univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression for
multivariate analysis. Results Factors associated with an increased
incidence of fibrosis included smoking during radiotherapy (p
< 0.001), alcohol use (p = 0.026), recurrent disease (p =
0.042), and age less than 60 (p < 0.001) on univariate
analysis. Factors associated with increased grade of fibrosis in HNC
patients included recurrent HNC (p = 0.033), alcohol use (p = 0.013),
patient age younger than 60 years (p = 0.018), smoking during
radiotherapy (p < 0.001), and non-Caucasian race (p = 0.012).
Conclusions Identification and intervention directed at patients who
possess risk factors associated with fibrosis prior to treatment has the
potential to improve the long-term quality of life for HNC patients.
A real-world prospective study of the effectiveness and safety of automated insulin delivery compared with other modalities of type 1 diabetes treatment during Ramadan intermittent fasting
Authors: Al-Sofiani Mohammed E , Alharthi Sahar , Albunyan Sarah , Alzaman Naweed , C. Klonoff David , Alguwaihes Abdullah
Published: January 2024

Objective: To compare the fasting experience and glycemic control during Ramadan among people with type 1 diabetes (PWT1D) who use automated insulin delivery (AID) versus other modalities of treatment. Research Design and Methods: A total of 294 PWT1D who attempted fasting during Ramadan 2022 were categorized based on treatment modality into: 1) AID (n=62); 2) Conventional pump + CGM (n=37); 3) Pump + self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG)(n=8); 4) Multiple daily injections (MDI) + CGM (n=155); and 5) MDI + SMBG (n=32). Predictors of fasting most days of Ramadan (i.e. breaking fast because of diabetes ≤2 days) were analyzed using uni- and multi-variable logistic regression. Results: The median numbers of days when fasting was broken because of diabetes were: 2, 5, 3, 3.5, and 2.5 for AID, conventional pump + CGM, MDI + CGM, pump + SMBG, and MDI + SMBG users, respectively(p=0.047). Users of AID had a significantly greater TIR; and lower glycemia risk index, TBR, and TAR compared to users of conventional pumps and MDI(both p<0.05). Likewise, 53% of AID users attained the “double target” of a)breaking fast because of diabetes ≤2 days and b)maintaining TIR≥70% during Ramadan compared to only 3% of the conventional pump users and 44% of the MDI + CGM users (both p<0.05). Compared to MDI + CGM users, AID users were twice as likely to complete fasting most days of Ramadan. Conclusion: Use of AID is associated with the highest rates of fasting and best glycemic control during Ramadan fasting.
The relationship between hip displacement, scoliosis, and pelvic obliquity in 106 nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal retrospective population-based study
Authors: Terjesen Terje , Vinje Svend , Kibsgård Thomas
Published: January 2024

Background and purpose: The relationship between hip displacement (HD), pelvic obliquity (PO), and scoliosis in nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) has not been clearly elucidated. The aims of this population-based study were to examine the prevalence and temporal sequence of these deformities in nonambulatory children with CP and to evaluate how probable it is that severe unilateral HD contributes to development of scoliosis.Patients and methods: This longitudinal study comprised 106 nonambulatory children, enrolled in a surveillance program. Pelvic radiographs for measurements of migration percentage (MP) and PO were taken once a year from the diagnosis of HD. Spine radiographs were taken in patients with clinically detected scoliosis. Radiographic follow-up continued until skeletal maturity.Results: Clinically significant scoliosis (Cobb angle ≥ 40°) occurred in 60 patients at a mean age of 11.8 years. 65 patients developed clinically significant HD (MP ≥ 40%) at a mean age of 4.8 years. 24 patients had no significant hip or spine deformities, 22 had HD only, 17 had scoliosis only, and 43 had both deformities. HD was diagnosed before scoliosis in all except 1 of the patients with both deformities. 14 of 19 patients with severe unilateral HD (MP ≥ 60%) had scoliosis convexity to the opposite side of the displaced hip.Conclusion: The combination of scoliosis and HD was frequent, and HD was diagnosed first in almost all the patients. HD might be a contributory cause of scoliosis in patients with severe, unilateral HD, PO, and later scoliosis with convexity to the opposite side.
War in Europe, but Still Low Tension in the High North? An Analysis of Norwegian Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Knutsen Bjørn Olav , Pettersen Elisabeth
Published: January 2024

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created the most precarious security situation in Europe, including the High North, since the Second World War. This article studies how Norway manages High North security dilemmas in the context of this ongoing war. Based on security dilemma theory, we direct our attention to a set of mitigation strategies and discuss the effectiveness of these. We build our arguments on Robert Jervis’ article “Cooperation under the Security Dilemma” in World Politics (1978), and his understanding that a security dilemma occurs when an increase in one state’s security leads to other states fearing for their own security, thus creating tension or conflict escalation. To limit such dilemmas, Norway has pursued a policy mix of both deterrence and reassurance measures. Our contribution to the research debate is the term mitigation-strategies, derived from security dilemma theory. First, we discuss people-to-people cooperation and analyse how this is a trust-building measure. Secondly, we explore how Norway approaches confidence and security building measures in the High North. Finally, we discuss the implications of letting the Arctic Council become an arena for security- and defence political coordination. Building upon insights from security dilemma theory, we demonstrate how Norway contributes to maintaining lower levels of tension in the High North.
KINERJA AGROINDUSTRI KERIPIK PISANG DI KECAMATAN TANJUNG RAJA KABUPATEN LAMPUNG UTARA
Authors: Delima Deta , Indriani Yaktiworo , Nugraha Adia
Published: January 2024

This research aims to analyze the procurement of raw materials, processing, profits and marketing of banana chips in Tanjung Raja District, North Lampung Regency. The research method used is a case study by determining the research location purposively at the Siti, Farida and Giyarti Agroindustry. Data collection was obtained through observation and interviews using questionnaires collected from May to June 2022 at the Siti, Farida and Giyarti Banana Chips Agroindustry. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative descriptive analysis (processing analysis and marketing mix analysis) and quantitative descriptive analysis (EOQ, FIFO and profit analysis). The research results showed that the optimal amount of banana inventory based on the EO method at the Siti, Farida and Giyarti Agroindustry were 63.56 kg, 50.67 kg, 44.33 kg with an ordering frequency of 95 times. The final inventory value of bananas based on the FIFO method at the three Agro-industries in 2021 were IDR 8,853,000.00, IDR 2,298,000.00 and IDR 2,940,000.00, respectively. The processing processes at the three agro-industries include peeling, slicing, frying, draining, cooling, adding flavoring powder and packaging. The marketing mix at the three Agro-industries applies product, price, place, promotion, human resources, process and physical evidence. Profit per production at Siti, Farida and Giyarti Agroindustry respectively amounted to IDR 8,942,657.75; Rp. 2,958,631.94; and IDR 1,842,164.58 with a selling price per 200 grams of IDR 12,000 at Siti Agroindustry and IDR 10,000 at Farida and Giyarti Agroindustry. Key words: EOQ, FIFO, marketing mix, processing and profit
Chat Gpt : Improving Biology Learning Outcomes Problem-Based Learning Assisted Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Rahaf Faldi Muhammad Risyad , Prafitasari Aulya Nanda , Soelfiah Arlien
Published: January 2024

Learning outcomes are an assessment of success in education, where success is achieved when learning objectives are met. To measure this achievement, learning outcome tests are used by providing numerical assessments. This research study aims to identify the improvement of students' cognitive learning outcomes through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by Artificial Intelligence (AI): ChatGpt. Cognitive learning outcomes hold significant value as they are used as indicators to evaluate the achievement of learning objectives and provide benefits for students in developing their thinking abilities to tackle various problems. The research adopts a quantitative descriptive approach, with the research subjects being students of X - 5 class at SMAN X Purwosari. The Classroom Action Research (CAR) was conducted during the period of March to May 2023, consisting of two cycles. The CAR stages include planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research results demonstrate a significant improvement in students' cognitive learning outcomes, with an increase of 25% in cycle 1 and 77% in cycle 2.ABSTRAK: Hasil pembelajaran adalah penilaian keberhasilan dalam pendidikan, di mana keberhasilan dicapai ketika tujuan pembelajaran terpenuhi. Untuk mengukur pencapaian ini, ujian hasil pembelajaran digunakan dengan memberikan penilaian numerik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi peningkatan hasil belajar kognitif siswa melalui implementasi model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBM) yang dibantu oleh Kecerdasan Buatan (AI): ChatGpt. Hasil belajar kognitif memiliki nilai yang signifikan karena digunakan sebagai indikator untuk mengevaluasi pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran dan memberikan manfaat bagi siswa dalam mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir mereka untuk mengatasi berbagai masalah. Penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas X - 5 di SMAN X Purwosari. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dilakukan selama periode Maret hingga Mei 2023, yang terdiri dari dua siklus. Tahapan PTK meliputi perencanaan, implementasi, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam hasil belajar kognitif siswa, dengan peningkatan sebesar 25% pada siklus 1 dan 77% pada siklus 2.
THE USE OF CHATBOTS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO PROMOTE MODERN LANGUAGE LEARNING: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Eisenring Moh. Abraham Akbar , Jamiluddin Jamiluddin , Hairul Muh. Arasy , Putri Dwi
Published: January 2024

Our world continues to become increasingly connected. The use of technology has become a must in this modern era to live accordingly. The requirement to use technology also widens the world of teaching, especially in teaching English. Nowadays, all generations of educators, whether young or old generations are expected to utilize technologies in their respective classrooms in an attempt to facilitate students with the newest atmosphere of the teaching and learning process. Speaking of those, chatbots are one of the technologies that can be engaged in English language teaching and learning. Relying on the huge benefit and easiness of implementation, the use of chatbots could be the leading technology for teachers to promote modern language learning. In this literature review-based research paper, the writers would like to encourage the use of chatbots in English language teaching as a medium for teachers to promote modern language learning.
Correlation of Alms Infaq Zakat (ZIS) and Economic Growth on Poverty in West Java
Authors: Hasbi Abdul Al-Wahhab KH  , Muhammad Hasbi Zaenal
Published: January 2024

Society as a whole is affected by poverty, which is an important issue that needs to be addressed by the international community. Distributing zakat, regarding infaq, sedekah, and encouraging strong economic growth are some of the variables that can reduce poverty. To better understand how the Direct Cash Transfer Program (BLT) and economic growth can affect poverty in West Java from 2015 to 2022, this study will look at their impact individually and combined. The methodology of this article is based on a quantitative approach. The findings show that poverty is significantly affected by Zakat (ZIS) distribution, which accounts for 52% of the observed variance. In contrast, only 2% of the observed gap is due to the effect of economic growth on poverty. Together, ZIS and economic growth impact poverty by 11.9%.
Halal Certification As An Effort To Increase Product Value In Local MSME (Case Study of UMKM Dapoer Boenda In Jayapura City)
Authors: Muhammad Randi  , Nani Hanifah  , Amris
Published: January 2024

The halal industry has developed rapidly globally one of which is in Indonesia. According to the 2021 census, the majority of Indonesia's population is predominantly Muslim, namely around 237.53 million people. As one of the countries with a majority Muslim community, the state must have concern in increasing the potential of the halal industry. Therefore, the halal industry should be a driving force in driving global economic growth. The development of the halal industry in Indonesia, especially in the province of Papua, there are still problems and challenges that must be faced, one of the problems in the halal industry sector in Papua, especially in the city of Jayapura, is the development of Halal food which is still minimal due to a lack of knowledge about halal certification in products marketed. This type of research is using a qualitative method with a case study approach which has stages of observation, interviews and documentation of MSME actors with the aim of getting maximum results. The results of this study are product halal certification which is carried out to provide a sense of security to consumers and increase product value. The results of further research are that halal certification provides added value, namely cleanliness, halalness and product safety for consumption
Financial Literacy’s Effect on Student Investement Decision Making
Authors: Indra Rachmawati  , Nursanti Dewi Yogawati  , Syifa Marsyanda Chairunnisa  , Lia Ermawati  , Asharyyadi Neogroho  , Rony Nur Triwibobo  , Fajar Nurwibowo
Published: January 2024

Due to a lack of information and the emotional aspect of decision making, many students still do not grasp how to invest effectively and correctly. Students may be drawn to investing by seductive forms of investment that provide significant returns in a relatively short period of time. The goal of this study was to evaluate and analyse the impact of financial literacy on student investment decisions. This research is a descriptive, associative, and comparative study with a quantitative approach in which data is collected, processed, presented, and analysed statistically and descriptively. The study was conducted on students who were not majoring in economics to determine financial literacy obtained during the study year. The survey was administered to individuals with financial literacy knowledge levels of Well literate, Sufficient literate, Less literate, and Not literate. In this study, the purposive sampling strategy was used. Based on the results of SPSS 25 computations, a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 is known, showing that financial literacy effects student investment decision making.
Escalation of Zakat Infaq and Shadaqah Collection at Lazis Al-Irsyad Cilacap
Authors: Opi Irawansah  , Rony Nur Triwibowo  , Annisa Rahayu Pangesti  , Tri Yuwono  , Zulfikar Yusya Mubarok  , Lia Ernawati
Published: January 2024

One proof of the success of an amil zakat, infak and shadaqah (ZIS) is the escalation of ZIS collection every year. The escalation of ZIS collection is usually determined by the potential or opportunities that exist in the field. LAZIS Al-Irsyad Cilacap has the opportunity and potential of ZIS around 5 billion annually. However, this potential can only be achieved by around 2 billion each year. This data shows that there are problems or obstacles in collecting ZIS at LAZIS Al-Irsyad Cilacap. This study aims to determine the opportunities and problems of ZIS collection at LAZIS Al-Irsyad Cilacap in order to escalate ZIS collection every year. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews. The results of this study indicate that the opportunities and potentials of zakat at LAZIS Al-Irsyad are: 1) The numbers of teachers, lecturers, employees, student guardians and sympathizers who can be a source of zakat, infaq and shadaqah; 2) The number of school, mosque, campus activities that can be a place for socialization and promotion of LAZIS; 3) There is a suggestion from the foundation to distribute zakat, infaq and shadaqah to LAZIS; and 4) There is support from students in carrying out activities at LAZIS. While the obstacles are: 1) Collection of ZIS from teachers, lecturers, employees, student guardians and sympathizers has not been maximized because they chose to distribute it elsewhere; 2) Lack of socialization and coordination with school committees, unit chairman (kindergarten, elementary, junior high, high school and Al-Irsyad Cilacap University) and employees; 3) There is still a lack of promotion through social media; and 4) There is no direct instruction from the foundation to distribute zakat to LAZIS. The results of this study are expected to become recommendations for LAZIS Al-Irsyad and its partners to escalate ZIS collection in their environment.
Young Muslims' Consumer Ethnocentrism and World-Mindedness
Authors: Budi Sudrajat  , Wahyu Hidayat  , Putri Yana Deswita Salwa  , Muhammad Syarif Nasution
Published: January 2024

Consumers' knowledge of the country of origin of a product is widely considered to be an important influence on their behavior in selecting products. However, sometimes the perspective of considering product selection is also influenced by consumer ethnocentrism. This study aims to find the effect of world-mindedness on consumer ethnocentrism. The survey method was used in this study by using a questionnaire to 268 Muslim youth respondents. Data were analyzed using the Rasch Model and Regression Analysis. The study shows that around 0.74% of the younger generation of Muslims think very broadly and 1.12% think very differently. There are 3.73% of respondents tend to have the most extreme ethnocentrism. This study also confirms that world-mindedness has a negative and significant effect on consumer ethnocentrism (p <0.05).
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS THAT ARE ENCOUNTERED BY ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Authors: Astuti Nanda , Fitriani Siti Sarah , Kismullah Kismullah
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate the psychological problems perceived by students in speaking English and to examine factors leading to the problems as well as the students' efforts to cope with the problems. A mixed-method design was used in conducting this study. Data collection was done by distributing a questionnaire to sixty-four participants and interviews conducted with ten students participants of MAS Ulumul Quran in Aceh. The data were analyzed using quantitative data analysis (frequency and percentage formula), and interactive models of qualitative data analysis (data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawings). The findings revealed that the most common psychological problems faced by the students were fear of making mistakes with followed by speaking anxiety, lack of confidence, shyness, and lack of motivation. Those problems were caused by their inability to speak English, an unsupportive learning atmosphere, less speaking practice, negative attitude towards English,  afraid of being mocked and underestimated by friends, afraid of being misunderstood, and terrified of appearing foolish. To cope with the problems, the students did many efforts such as pretending not to be panicked, making jokes,  asking friends’ help, preparing before speaking, avoiding eye contact, inviting friends to practice English, motivating themselves to speak English by reading a motivational book or watching motivational videos, etc. In this regard, it was suggested that the teacher should encourage students to stop thinking that English is difficult to learn, stop worrying about friends’ judgments, and stop thinking about mistakes they possibly made when speaking English in the classrooms. Besides, the teacher should encourage students to practice English with peers or their classmates. Finally, the researcher recommends for further researcher to investigate the teacher’s perception of students’ psychological problems and how they overcome the problems when teaching English.
Nemeshegyi Péter SJ mint a Szentírás magyarázója
Authors: PECSUK Ottó
Published: January 2024

Péter Nemeshegyi SJ Interpreter of the Scripture
The one hundredth birthday of Péter Nemeshegyi SJ was celebrated with a conference by members of the Hungarian Jesuit order on 25 March 2023. On this occasion, I was asked to appraise this excellent theologian as the interpreter of the Bible. One of Father Nemeshegyi’s most important foreign mission assignments during the decades he spent in Japan was his work in the Japanese ecumenical Bible translation. His experience and impressions during this work provide encouragement and guidance to those involved in a similar enterprise in Hungary. Péter Nemeshegyi was a true Catholic interpreter of the Bible, who believed that the Biblical tradition of the church brings parts of the Holy Scriptures that seem contradictory or difficult to a higher level of synthesis. His favourite hermeneutical starting point was the assumption of God’s goodness in every interpretation of the Scriptures, as well as the Christological principle, which he may have adopted from St Augustine. He taught about the Bible very effectively and creatively in various cultural environments (such as Japan or other East Asian countries) because he always found the fitting inculturation aspects of the Gospel and used them in both his teaching and application.
A Concise Assessment of Dutch Ecclesiastical and Theological Impacts on Jenő Sebestyén’s Thinking
Authors: KOVÁCS Ábrahám , SZABÓ László
Published: January 2024

Jenő Sebestyén, professor of systematic theology from Budapest, is often portrayed as the founding father of historical Calvinism in Hungary. The theological movement exhibits clearly a Dutch impact. He is often seen as a Kuyperian scholar who disseminated the famous Dutch theologian and churchman’s idea amongst Hungarian Reformed people. The current paper seeks to examine whether this statement is true in regard to his systematic theological thinking. By performing a statistical examination of the references found in his magnum opus, Református Dogmatika [Reformed Dogmatics], a surprising discovery was made. Herman Bavinck was cited more than Abraham Kuyper. Besides, it is also proved that other Dutch theologians, such as Jan Jacob van Oosterzee and Eskelhoff Gravemeyer, not to mention Louis Berkhof, also made an impact on the formation of idea about Reformed doctrine. Therefore, as far as his book on dogmatics is concerned, the research shows a far more nuanced picture of the impact made on him. The paper highlighted that his presentation as merely a Kuyperian scholar is a simplification.
A homiletika oktatás kezdetei a pesti teológián, Székács József kéziratainak tükrében
Authors: SZETEY Szabolcs
Published: January 2024

The Beginning of Homiletics Education at the Theology in Pest, in the Light of the Manuscripts of József Székács
The Faculty of Theology in Pest opened its doors in 1855. The institution cooperated with the Lutheran Church in the first ten years. During this time, future Lutheran Bishop József Székács led the studies of homiletics. This data can be found in the Ráday Archives with the list of professors and popular study books they used. We also discovered the fact from the timetables that Székács taught homiletics practice to four different grades at the same time, usually at his parish.
We can find Székács’s heritage in the National Lutheran Archives, such as his letters, notes, sermons, and so on. I carried out research on his homiletics manuscripts, from which I would like to highlight his memo titled A gyakorlati homiletika alapja 1858/9 [The Journal of Practical Homiletics 1858/9]. The memo includes recommendations for his students about preaching preparations for Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter. Székács’s work is particularly pragmatic, and therefore it successfully guides the pastor students through the steps of preparing a good sermon.
Mi van a megtérésen túl? I. rész: A lelki formálódás teológiai alapjai
Authors: SZABÓNÉ LÁSZLÓ Lilla
Published: January 2024

What is beyond conversion? Part I. The theological foundations of spiritual formation
Both the soullessness of our times, the spiritual overheating, and the unfolding pragmatism in the field of spiritual life call for practical theology to reflect on the field of spiritual formation. In our Church, in our congregations, evangelization, the call to conversion, is still at the heart of the matter. Little is said about what is or what should be after conversion? In this paper, we will reflect theologically on the subject of spiritual formation. We will examine the ordo salutis discussed in classical dogmatics, and within it the interpretations of justification, conversion, and regeneration. Finally, we will explore the theme of sanctification, what is the responsibility of man in the process of spiritual formation according to the Reformed theological approach.
Ha ketten csinálják ugyanazt, nem ugyanaz – a segítés női és férfi mintázatai
Authors: HÉZSER Gábor , KRASZNAY Mónika
Published: January 2024

If Two Do the Same Thing, It Is Not the Same Thing – Male and Female Patterns of Helping
It is assumed that a professional’ gender has a decisive influence on the need for help, the way of providing help, and the helping relationship. Our aim is to sensitize pastoral care workers and other helping professionals to this perception and conscious recognition. In connection with our topic, we will make some points that we recommend to be mindful of. We will take into account what the theory of science points out: in the studies and theses of the social sciences and humanities, the researcher and the object of research are “structurally identical”.
We will discuss the deforming effects of masculine dominance and some of its implications for the history of science, theology, and the practice theory of helping. Then we discuss the reality of the correlative determination of identity.
We will point out that the far-reaching disregard of feminine and masculine patterns of helping is not unique to pastoral care. A similar omission can be observed in the fields of medicine and psychotherapy training.
Finally, attention is drawn to practical aspects relevant to pastoral care.
A lelkészi munkavégzés határkérdései – Kiselőadás
Authors: MAKKAI László
Published: January 2024

Boundary Issues of Pastoral Work – Workshop
In this work, I discuss the boundary issues of pastoral work. I am convinced that the competence of priests/pastors is limited to a certain level. We must be able to recognize our limits and at the same time experience the process of development.
There are two sides of the personal well-being of pastors. One is the existence of ideal pastoral accompaniment competencies, which means meeting the criteria of a mature professional personality. Another point is to see through the illusion of perfection to form a realistic image of what a “good enough” pastor can be like. The way to do this is if the studies, practical experiences, and experiences that enrich the personality grow into the pastor’s work, constantly keeping in mind that by accepting the help and guidance of others, if necessary, he is able to turn his own shortcomings and weaknesses into resources.
Predictors of Posttraumatic Growth in Cancer Patients Post Treatment
Authors: Boleková Veronika , Chlebcová Veronika , Ciceková Jana
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the level of posttraumatic growth of cancer patients post-treatment in the context of selected sociodemographic characteristics, clinical markers, and psychological variables (positive and negative emotions, anxiety and depressive symptoms, gratitude, forgiveness, hope, importance of the spiritual aspect of life and the practice of religious faith). The study sample consisted of 110 patients post-treatment aged 22-79 years and with an average time since the completion of the last treatment ranging from 5 to 396 months. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, screening methods to measure anxiety (General Anxiety Dis- order-7) and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), and questionnaires to measure dispositional gratitude (Gratitude Questionnaire GQ-6), dispositional hope (Adult Dispositional Hope Scale), and forgiveness (Heartland Forgiveness Scale) were used to measure the psychological variables. There were no differences in the level of posttraumatic growth in terms of sociodemographic characteristics and clinical markers. Partner status, employment status, presence of recurrence, and comorbidities did not differentiate its level either. The rate of posttraumatic growth was related to the experience of positive emotions, gratitude, the importance of the spiritual aspect of life, and the practice of religious faith. In the regression model that explained 21.90% of the variance in posttraumatic growth, only the level of positive emotions was a significant predictor. The results of the present research point suggest that the level of posttraumatic growth is associated with several areas of emotional experience and cognitive adjustment of cancer patients post-treatment.
Modelling of nonlinear asymmetric effects of changes in tourism on economic growth in an autonomous small-island economy
Authors: Garrod Brian , Almeida António , Machado Luiz
Published: January 2024

While a substantial body of empirical evidence exists supporting the tourism-led growth hypothesis, more limited evidence exists regarding the dynamics of the relationship between tourism and economic growth in the island context, with important questions remaining to be answered regarding the linearity and symmetry of the relationship. Policymakers would benefit greatly from such knowledge as they attempt to harness inbound tourism as an engine of economic growth. This study contributes to bridging this important gap in knowledge by investigating the dynamics of the relationship between tourism and GDP in Madeira, a small-island autonomous region of Portugal. The analysis employs an asymmetric nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag model, using data from 1976 to 2019. The results confirm unidirectional causality between tourism and GDP, thus corroborating the tourism-led growth hypothesis. The relationship is also found to be asymmetrical, where the retarding effect of falling tourism receipts is significantly stronger than the stimulus effect associated with increasing tourism receipts. Significant non-linear effects are also found in each adjustment pathway. In terms of policymaking, while this study confirms that investing in tourism can be an effective way of promoting economic growth, efforts should also be made to diversify both the tourism sector and the wider economy to reduce exposure to downside risks.
The dark side of social relationships – the context of the video game industry
Authors: Czernek-Marszałek Katarzyna , Klimas Patrycja , Wójcik Dagmara
Published: January 2024

Paper’s objectives

The paper aims to explore the negative impacts of social relationships (SR) on business activity. As a research context, the video game industry (VGI) and the video game developers’ (VGDs) relationships are analyzed.

Design/methods

17 semistructured in-depth interviews and 1 focus group interview with Polish VGDs were conducted.

Findings

(1) support for five negatives of SR previously discussed in the literature (2) recognition of the four original negatives (i.e., employee turnover, buying up employees, inefficiency/termination of interorganizational cooperation, and confidential information leakage); and (3) recognition of the harmful results of SR as an industry-dependent issue.

Originality/value

(1) Analyzing the negative consequences of SR for business, which is less frequently considered compared to the positive consequences of these relationships for business; (2) identifying dark sides previously unidentified in the literature; and (3) using the VGI as the research context.
Current trends in German language teaching: Analysis of pupils’ knowledge, its comparison, and attitudes towards the German language
Authors: Lagerová Viera , Harajová Alica
Published: January 2024

In this paper, the authors discuss specific methods and innovative trends in education. They analyse the conditions for effective teaching and focus on modern teaching practices. The primary method of foreign language education consists mainly of a communicative approach with a dominant orientation on cultural aspects. The authors are not only concerned with linguistic competences but also point out how they can be achieved. In the research part, they set as their primary goal the observation of the use of illustrative means in German language teaching in terms of the changes that can be brought about by teachers themselves through the simplest possible intervention - in our case, by pictures, under which one can imagine materials ranging from the most concrete to the more abstract representations of reality.
Perception of Functional Food Among Croatian Consumers
Authors: Gordana Tkalec , Trina Mjeda , Diana Geček
Published: January 2024

Nutrition’s significance lies at the very core of human existence - from fostering good health and upholding individual well-being to indulging in the pleasures of food, its importance is undeniable. Reviewing the scientific literature, diverse definitions of functional food try to define its meaning precisely. The food is labeled “functional” when it fulfills basic nutritional needs and positively influences health, diminishing the risk of specific diseases and enhancing overall vitality. Considering that food expenses constitute a substantial portion of household budgets, a significant economic dimension exists when planning an individual’s diet. The assortment of functional foods is constantly evolving, prompting modern consumers to analyze their dietary choices more rigorously than ever before. This surge in interest has evoked the attention of researchers, manufacturers, and consumers. However, a comprehensive analysis of Croatia’s consumer behavior and functional foods must still be available. The present study builds upon the theory of planned behavior, a framework well-fitted for social research and exceptionally skilled at investigating the multiple factors pointing to consumer decisions. Drawing insights from empirical research conducted in Croatia, a robust correlation was established through linear regression between attitudes, subjective norms, concern for personal health, and the intent to purchase functional foods.
Pengaruh estetika, kesadaran merek, dan persepsi nilai terhadap niat pembelian smartphone di Jakarta
Authors: An Lie Yeoh , Cokki Cokki
Published: January 2024

The smartphone industry in Indonesia shows a weak market until the 1st quarter of 2023. Every company is trying to increase consumer purchasing intentions by paying attention to various aspects. This research aims to determine the influence of aesthetics, brand awareness, and perceived value on smartphone consumers' purchase intentions. The sample used in this research was 179 smartphone consumers in Jakarta. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with the criteria of smartphone users in Jakarta. The data collection technique used was distributing questionnaires. The analysis method used in this research is PLS-SEM. The results of this research indicate that brand awareness and perceived emotional value have a significant influence on purchase intention. Meanwhile, aesthetics, perceived social value, and perceived functional value do not have a significant influence on purchase intentions. Brand awareness is the main cause of increasing purchase intentions in the smartphone industry. Brand awareness of a particular smartphone will enable someone to want to buy it. A smartphone brand that can have emotional value for users can cause consumers to have purchase intentions.

Industri smartphone di Indonesia menunjukkan pasar yang lemah hingga kuartal 1 tahun 2023. Setiap perusahaan berusaha untuk meningkatkan niat pembelian konsumen dengan memperhatikan berbagai aspek. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh estetika, kesadaran merek, dan persepsi nilai terhadap niat pembelian konsumen smartphone. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 179 konsumen smartphone di Jakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan, yaitu purposive sampling dengan kriteria pengguna smartphone di Jakarta. Teknik pengambilan data yang digunakan, yaitu penyebaran kuesioner. Metode analisis yang dilakukan penelitian ini, yaitu PLS-SEM. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kesadaran merek dan persepsi nilai emosi memiliki pengaruh yang positif terhadap niat pembelian. Sedangkan estetika, persepsi nilai sosial, dan persepsi nilai fungsi tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap niat pembelian. Kesadaran merek menjadi penyebab utama dalam meningkatkan niat pembelian di industri smartphone. Kesadaran merek akan smartphone tertentu, akan memungkinkan seseorang untuk mau membeli. Suatu merek smartphone yang dapat memiliki nilai emosi pada pengguna dapat menyebabkan konsumen memiliki niat pembelian.
Fungal endophytes of stems and roots of Juncus trifidus ssp. trifidus from Poland
Authors: Chlebicki Andrzej
Published: January 2024

Paraconiothyrium, Aureobasidium pullulans, Clonostachys rosea, Oidiodendron griseum, Penicillium miczynskii, Alternaria chartarum, Trichoderma viridescens, Umbelopsis autotrophica and Hyaloscypha finlandica have been isolated from the roots of the highland rush (Juncus trifidus L.) from Babia Gora Massif and the Tatra Mts. in the Western Carpathians. Only the Paraconiothyrium sp. was found both in roots and stems and thus can possibly be transferred from the roots to the leaves (or in opposite direction).
A Hybrid Algorithms Based on the Aizawa Attractor and Rabbit-Lightweight Cipher for Image Encryption
Authors: Alwan Mohammed Gheni , Khudair Enas Tariq , Naser Ekhlas Falih
Published: January 2024

Social media and networks rely heavily on images. Those images should be distributed in a private manner. Image encryption is therefore one of the most crucial components of cyber security. In the present study, an effective image encryption technique is developed that combines the Rabbit Algorithm, a simple algorithm, with the Attractor of Aizawa, a chaotic map. The lightweight encryption algorithm (Rabbit Algorithm), which is a 3D dynamic system, is made more secure by the Attractor of Aizawa. The process separates color images into blocks by first dividing them into bands of red, green, and blue (RGB). The presented approach generates multiple keys, or sequences, based on the initial parameters and conditions, which are then utilized for encrypting each one of the blocks. The peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), Mean Squared Error (MSE), and structural similarity index measure (SSIM) tests are among performance tests that are used to assess the effectiveness of the approach. With the help of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the produced keys have been checked for randomness. Additionally, research is being done into how long decryption and encryption take. The encryption approach is particularly secure because of the chaotic attractor's unpredictability. The correlation coefficient, Shannon entropy, and a histogram are used to analyse the encryption technique's performance. The findings demonstrate that the suggested encryption approach dependably operates since it makes use of a mechanism to strengthen security against the attack of known or selected plain-text. The outcomes also demonstrated that both decoding and encoding using the suggested encoding approach require less time. For instance, images 3's decoding time is 0.002000, whereas images 3's encoding time is 0.001200.
Investigating The Relationship between Land Surface Temperature (LST) and The Expansion of Built-up Land, A case Study of Baghdad, Iraq
Authors: Waleed Noor , AL-Bakri Maythm
Published: January 2024

Converting green areas and agricultural land into built-up areas is one of the most significant effects of urbanization in Iraqi cities. Greenery spaces are a fundamental requirement for any city because they promote a healthy lifestyle and preserve urban areas' aesthetic and ecological beauty. The current study examines urbanization's effect on Baghdad city vegetation and land surface temperature. The Normalized Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI), Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI), and Land Surface Temperature (LST) over Baghdad were used to determine the relationship among urban areas, vegetation areas, water bodies, and land temperature. The Baghdad-vector-data from the General Survey Authority was used along with Landsat Thematic Mapper for 2004 and 2008 and Landsat Operational Land Imager for 2013, 2017, and 2021. In order to understand the correlation between urban areas, water bodies, and green areas with LST, a correlation was carried out using ArcGIS software, and a scatter diagram was made to evaluate the relationship among the elements. The results showed that the temperature increased on Baghdad's land surface between 2004 and 2021. Moreover, built-up areas increased from 17% in 2004 to 53.2% in 2021; in contrast, the green areas drastically declined by 39.7%.
Generalized Schultz and Modified Schultz Polynomials for Some Special Graphs
Authors: Najm Esraa A. , Ali Ahmed M.
Published: January 2024

With simple and undirected connected graph Φ, the Schultz and modified Schultz polynomials are defined as  and , respectively, where the summation is taken over all unordered pairs of distinct vertices in V(Φ), where V(Φ) is the vertex set of Φ, degu  is the degree of vertex u and d(v,u) is the ordinary distance between v and u, u≠v. In this study, the Shultz distance, modified Schultz distance, the polynomial, index, and average for both have been generalized, and this generalization has been applied  to some special graphs.
Impact of Porous Media on Peristaltic Transport of Tangent Hyperbolic Nanofluid in Asymmetric Channel
Authors: Hashim Aqeel J. , Abdulhadi Ahmed M.
Published: January 2024

The purpose behind this paper is to discuss nanoparticles effect, porous media, radiation and heat source/sink parameter on hyperbolic tangent nanofluid of peristaltic flow in a channel type that is asymmetric. Under a long wavelength and the approaches of low Reynolds number, the governing nanofluid equations are first formulated and then simplified. Associated nonlinear differential equations will be obtained after making these approximations. Then the concentration of nanoparticle exact solution, temperature distribution, stream function, and pressure gradient will be calculated. Eventually, the obtained results will be illustrated graphically via MATHEMATICA software.
Car Logo Image Extraction and Recognition using K-Medoids, Daubechies Wavelets, and DCT Transforms
Authors: Rajab Maha A. , George Loay E.
Published: January 2024

Recognizing cars is a highly difficult task due to the wide variety in the appearance of cars from the same car manufacturer. Therefore, the car logo is the most prominent indicator of the car manufacturer. The captured logo image suffers from several problems, such as a complex background, differences in size and shape, the appearance of noise, and lighting circumstances. To solve these problems, this paper presents an effective technique for extracting and recognizing a logo that identifies a car. Our proposed method includes four stages: First, we apply the k-medoids clustering method to extract the logo and remove the background and noise. Secondly, the logo image is converted to grayscale and also converted to a binary image using Otsu's method. Thirdly, the Daubechies wavelet with DCT transforms is applied to extract a feature vector for each image. Finally, the Canberra distance is used to match the tested image's feature vector to all feature vectors in the database. The test results indicate the highest CRR, accuracy, and precision at 99.37%, 99.39%, and 99.80%, respectively. This system is applicable to intelligent surveillance systems.