bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Epidemiología y factores de riesgo en pacientes con cirrosis hepática en Latinoamérica
Authors: Zavala-Hoppe Arianna Nicole , Cedeño-López Ashly Naomi , Chiquito-Pionce Genesis Brigitte , Chávez-Lucas Allison Colombia
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La cirrosis hepática es una afección frecuente que se presenta en todas las latitudes y grupos humanos, se observa más a menudo pasada la edad media de la vida y predomina en hombres. Objeto de estudio: Conocer la epidemiología y factores de riesgo en pacientes con cirrosis hepática en Latinoamérica. Metodología: La investigación fue de diseño documental y el tipo de estudio es explicativo y bibliográfico. Resultados:  Se evidenció que el país latinoamericano con mayor prevalencia de cirrosis hepática fue Uruguay con 96%; de manera que, en Paraguay manifestó una prevalencia de 76%. De igual forma, se acentuó que el consumo excesivo de alcohol, el virus de hepatitis B, C, D y el sedentarismo son los factores de riesgo más propensos a padecer de esta enfermedad. Por último, las estrategias más pertinentes para la prevención de esta afección fueron evitar el consumo de alcohol, realizar actividad física, dietas balanceadas y vacunación. Conclusión: La cirrosis hepática es una enfermedad crónica del hígado caracterizada por la formación de tejido cicatricial en el órgano, la comprensión detallada de la epidemiología de la cirrosis hepática en Latinoamérica destaca la urgencia de implementar estrategias preventivas específicas y adecuadas para la región. La gestión eficaz de factores de riesgo particulares, como el consumo excesivo de alcohol y la exposición a virus hepáticos, se presenta como un elemento crucial para reducir tanto la incidencia como la carga de esta enfermedad en la población latinoamericana
Mortalidad por enfermedades cardiovasculares y sus factores de riesgo a nivel global
Authors: Zavala-Hoppe Arianna Nicole , Peralta-Ortega Sara Yamileth , Narváez-Calderón Jennifer Michelle , Patiño-Zambrano Frank Alfredo
Published: February 2024

Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares son afecciones en los vasos sanguíneos y el corazón: la arterosclerosis, insuficiencia cardíaca, accidentes cerebrovasculares, fibrilación auricular, entre otros, tienen una alta carga de morbilidad y mortalidad en el mundo.  Objeto de estudio: Identificar la mortalidad por enfermedades cardiovasculares y sus factores de riesgo a nivel global. Metodología: La investigación fue de diseño documental y el tipo de estudio es explicativo y bibliográfico. Resultado: Se hallaron aspectos importantes como el papel que tiene el envejecimiento endotelial y vascular, las causas que predisponen el desarrollo de ECV , en cuanto a la mortalidad se evidenció porcentajes elevados en países como China y Australia en cuanto a la población de cada estudio, entre los factores riesgos se destacan la hipertensión, obesidad, cargas emocionales, influencias ambientales, diabetes, enfermedades cardíacas no controladas, personas con VIH, dislipidemia e incluso el consumo de sal. Conclusiones: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares constituyen problemática creciente, afectando a nivel global a la población, sobre todo a aquellas personas que tienen enfermedades que predisponen el desarrollo de una enfermedad cardiovascular, por ello es importantes que se siga investigando sobre este tema de relevancia social y se promuevan estrategias preventivas sobre el desarrollo e impacto de las enfermedades cardiovasculares.
Instruments for Retail Sustainability
Authors:   University of Economics – Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Stojanov Michal
Published: February 2024

ИЗВЕСТИЯ НА СЪЮЗА НА УЧЕНИТЕ – ВАРНА СЕРИЯ ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ НАУКИ, том 12 №1 2023 77 Instruments for Retail Sustainability Assoc. Prof. Dr. Michal Stojanov University of Economics – Varna, Varna, Bulgaria michal.stojanov@ue-varna.bg Abstract Human existence faces catastrophic natural and climatic threats and environmental factors that have reached a critical level. Today, with the greatest urgency, measures are put on the agenda and taken for implementation with a view to achieving a slowing rate of development of unfavorable and negative changes in the living environment. This requires every individual, business entity and government to change their traditional behavior and way of being with a view to reformation in the present, but with much greater and radical significance for the near future. The work systematizes a variety of tools, broad-spectrum policies and organizational-technological transformations applied in commerce, with a view to achieving sustainable development. The brief overview of leading European retailers confirms the commitment of modern retail business to make a contribution to achieving change in all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
SSCP typing of alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin gene and its association with milk production and constituent traits in Indian riverine buffalo
Authors: Vohra Vikas , Dayal Shankar , Bhattacharya Tarun Kumar
Published: February 2024

A study was conducted to explore genetic polymorphism in alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin gene and to elucidate the effect of polymorphism on milk production and constituent traits in Indian riverine buffaloes namely, Murrah, Bhadawari, Mehsana and Surti. Single strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) was conducted on exon II of alpha-lactalbumin and exon I of beta-lactoglobulin gene. The study on alpha-lactalbumin gene revealed the presence of a number of genotypes namely, AB, AC, BB, BC, BD and BE in Mehsana; AC, BB, BC, BD, BE and CC in Surti; AC, BB, BC, BE and CC in Bhadawari and BC, BE, CC and CD in Murrah buffalo. In beta-lactoglobulin gene, genotypes like AA, BB, CC, AB and AC were observed in Murrah buffalo; AA, BB, AB and AC in Mehsana; AA, BB, CC, AB and AC in Surti and BB, CC, AB and AC in Bhadawari buffalo. All the alleles were sequenced and found to be differed at different locations. The alpha-lactalbumin genotypes had significant effect (P<0.05) on fat%, daily fat yield, total fat yield, SNF%, daily solid not fat and total solid not fat yield in Murrah buffalo; whereas, in Surti breed total milk yield, daily solid yield, total solid, daily solid not fat, total solid not fat yield, daily and total protein yield were significantly associated with the genotypes. The beta-lactoglobulin genotypes showed significant effect (P<0.05) on daily milk yield in Murrah, Bhadawari and Mehsana buffalo. In all the breeds, BB genotypes produced highest daily milk yield. In Murrah, Bhadawari and Mehsana breed, genotypes AA, CC and AC were associated with lowest production.
Buffalo umbilical cord blood collection and hematological comparison with peripheral blood of new born calf and its dam
Authors: Singh Jarnail , Singh Vijay , Mann Anita , Singh J K , A Jerome , Sarkar S K , Dhuan J S , Yadav P S
Published: February 2024

The present study was carried out to explore the feasibility of umbilical cord blood collection and to compare its hematology with peripheral blood of new born calf and the adult buffalo. Jugular blood samples (7) were collected from new born calf and its dam and umbilical cord blood from passed placenta immediately after placental expulsion. These blood samples were analyzed for 22 hematological parameters. Statistical analysis of 22 hematological parameters from all the 3 sources indicated that 7 parameters, viz. WBC, LYM, MON, NEU, HGB, PLT, PCT % of calf and 12 parameters, viz. WBC, LYM, MON, NEU, EOS, BAS, LY %, NE %, HCT %, MCV, MCH, PCT % of adult blood, respectively, were significantly higher than the cord blood, and 3 parameters, viz. RBC, RDWc %, and MO % of adult blood were significantly lower than that of cord blood. A significant difference between cord blood and calf blood with respect to 7 parameters, viz. WBC, LYM, MON, NEU, HGB, PLT, PCT % proves that cord blood and calf blood are not exactly same regarding their cellular content. This difference in hematological parameters of cord blood may be helpful in immunomodulation so that it can be used in transplantation and represent the neonatal defense system against the earliest encountered pathogens.
Effect of feeding rapeseed-mustard cake during pregnancy on the performance of ewes
Authors: Dutta Narayan , Sharma K , Singh M , Singh A
Published: February 2024

This study examined the effect of feeding high glucosinolate rapeseed-mustard cake (RMC) on the performance of ewes during pregnancy. Sixteen Muzaffarnagari ewes (28.9± 1.1 kg) were teased twice daily for oestrus detection and bred by single ram during standing oestrus. Ewes returning to heat again in the subsequent cycle were re-bred. Confirmed pregnant ewes (12) were divided randomly into 2 equal groups and allocated to 1 of the dietary treatment GNC or RMC, concentrate mixture containing groundnut cake (GNC) or RMC as major protein source was fed to respective animal group. The glucosinolates (Gls) content in RMC supplement was 30.75µmol/g. All the ewes were offered wheat straw ad lib. as basal roughage along with required amount of respective concentrate mixtures to meet their nutrients requirement for maintenance and pregnancy. Two metabolism trials were conducted, during early and late gestation. Supplementation of RMC to wheat straw based diet reduced the total DMI by gravid ewes but digestibility coefficient of various nutrients was comparable between both treatments. The digestible nutrient intake and nutritive value of diets during late pregnancy was reduced in RMC group. Net retention of N (g/d), per cent of intake or per cent of absorbed N was significantly lower in RMC fed gravid ewes during early and late gestation. All the gravid ewes gained weight throughout gestation period, however, gross gain after 21 weeks and net gain was lower in RMC fed animals. Blood-biochemical attributes (haemoglobin, PCV, glucose, serum proteins, urea, calcium and phosphorus, AST and ALT levels) did not differ significantly between RMC and GNC fed animals. Serum T3 (triiodothyronine) did not differ significantly irrespective of dietary treatments, while, concentration of T4 (tetra iodothyronine) hormone was significantly lower in RMC fed animals. It may be concluded that the feeding of RMC (41% in concentrate mixture) significantly reduced the palatability of concentrate, gross gain after 21 weeks of pregnancy, net gain and thyroxine concentration in blood of gravid ewes.
Efficacy of pre-lay diets on pubertal growth spurt of commercial Leghorn pullets under humid tropical climate
Authors: T Sujatha , Rajini R Asha , Gopu Gopu
Published: February 2024

The present study was carried out to review Bureau of Indian Standards recommendations for layer pullet feed under a hot and humid tropical climate. Commercial layer chicks were fed from 0 to 14 weeks of age as per BIS. At 15 weeks, pullets were randomly assigned to each of 5 pre-lay diets namely, T1 (BIS control), T2–16/2700, T3–18/2700 (%CP / kcal ME/kg); T4–same as T2+lysine and methionine by 10% higher than BIS, and T5 – same as T4 with 2 % oil. Pullets fed on high energy and protein pre-lay diets of 2700 kcal and 18% CP gave significantly better body weight at sexual maturity, pubertal growth spurt during transition period (2 to 3 weeks before sexual maturity), with better feed efficiency. It was concluded that, pre-lay diet is needed to accelerate pubertal growth spurt during transition period and to achieve target body weight at sexual maturity.
Defining the Calling to Islam in Europe
Authors: Cascino Chiara Anna
Published: February 2024

This paper provides a point of view on Islamic daʿwa (inviting to Islam) as interpreted in the European context by the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR), the centre established in 1997 to deliver religious and legal guidance to Muslims in Europe. By using the approach of global Islam studies (Green 2020), the paper’s goal is to look at the modern development of daʿwa as a multipurpose tool that shapes the role of Muslims in Europe, as well as the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims and the way the Islamic message is conveyed. As the paper’s conclusion illustrates, daʿwa is a complex concept, especially in countries where Islam is a minority religion. If it is taken as a matter of proselytizing, then the ECFR does not prioritize conversion of non-Muslims over other goals. Instead, the act of spreading Islam among Muslims and non-Muslims in Europe is the way to keep the community together, to read the Islamic tradition in a novel way, to change the perception of European Muslims, to fight Islamophobia, and to find a place as a minority religious community. The study is based on the analysis of European Council for Fatwa and Research publications between 1997 and 2020. The first section of the paper provides the theoretical framework used to frame the topic in scholarship. Therefore, it presents a short introduction to the concept of daʿwa as shaped by classical sources to the present day. The article then provides an analysis of the ECFR’s interpretation of the concept by drawing from the texts and context. Before the conclusion, the last part discusses how the Council’s interpretation of daʿwa is shaping contemporary Islam in Europe.
Key words:     Islamic daʿwa, Calling to Islam in Europe, Global Islam in Europe, Islamic law, Muslim minorities
Educational program “Healthy smile” for education preschool infants: knowledge on oral health
Authors: Montano-Silva Rosa María , Abraham-Millán Yoneisy , Reyes-Cortiña Gisier , Silva-Vázquez Felicia , Fernández-Breffe Thalía , Diéguez-Mayet Yaliesky
Published: February 2024

Introduction: early childhood caries is a non-communicable disease of high prevalence worldwide, in Cuba and on the Isle of Youth. Prevention and control approaches encompass changing personal behaviors, working with families and educators, and developing health policies, creating enabling environments, promoting health, and directing health services toward universal health coverage. Objective: determine the effectiveness of the “Healthy Smile” program for preschool children. Methods: a quasi-experimental before-after research was carried out where the sample was 95 preschool children from the La Demajagua-Atanagildo Cajigal towns in the period 2021-2023. Results: before the educational intervention, the level of regular and poor knowledge prevailed in 76,8 % and 16,8 % respectively of the infants with a standard deviation of ±2,5; The level of knowledge increased after implementing the educational program, obtaining a good level of knowledge with 81,1 % (77) with a tendency towards a regular level of knowledge 18,9 % (18); standard deviation of ±1,4. The Student T test gave a value of tcalculated = 13,803, gl = 94 and p value = 0,000; therefore, there was evidence to reject the null hypothesis and accept the investigative hypothesis. Conclusions: the implementation of the “Healthy Smile” program, involving families and educators, turned out to be effective since it modified ways and styles of life, also increasing the level of knowledge about oral health of infants
Build a Trained Data of Tesseract OCR engine for Tifinagh Script Recognition
Authors: Benaissa Ali , Bahri Abdelkhalak , El Allaoui Ahmad , Abdelouahab Salahddine My
Published: February 2024

This article introduces a methodology for constructing a trained dataset to facilitate Tifinagh script recognition using the Tesseract OCR engine. The Tifinagh script, widely used in North Africa, poses a challenge due to the lack of built-in recognition capabilities in Tesseract. To overcome this limitation, our approach focuses on image generation, box generation, manual editing, charset extraction, and dataset compilation. By leveraging Python scripting, specialized software tools, and Tesseract's training utilities, we systematically create a comprehensive dataset for Tifinagh script recognition. The dataset enables the training and evaluation of machine learning models, leading to accurate character recognition. Experimental results demonstrate high accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, affirming the effectiveness of the dataset and its potential for practical applications. The results highlight the robustness of the OCR system, achieving an outstanding accuracy rate of 99,97 %. The discussion underscores its superior performance in Tifinagh character recognition, exceeding the findings in the field. This methodology contributes significantly to enhancing OCR technology capabilities and encourages further research in Tifinagh script recognition, unlocking the wealth of information contained in Tifinagh documents
Transformation and digital challenges in Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the educational sector between 2020 and 2023: Systematic Review
Authors: Alvarado-Acosta Anali , Fernández-Saavedra Jesús , Meneses-Claudio Brian
Published: February 2024

Introduction: digital transformation in the Peruvian educational sector has experienced a significant boost after facing the COVID-19 pandemic. During the period between 2020 and 2023, various innovative methods have been implemented to ensure the continuity of the academic year.Objective: explain how the digital transformation was carried out in the Peruvian educational sector after facing the COVID-19 pandemic to the present (2020 – 2023).Method: examples from many institutions, statistical studies and scientific and technological references were taken into account to achieve the objective. Throughout this work we are analyzing the different and innovative methods used by teachers to provide continuity to the academic year and how digital challenges were overcome.Results: 78 documents from Scopus and Scielo were reviewed, leaving 62 after filtering. These cover 8 categories on the impact of the pandemic on education, the transition to online teaching, job skills, challenges and advantages of virtual education, innovation in higher education, educational evaluation in virtual environments, educational internationalization and challenges for teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Conclusions: in conclusion, the digital transformation in the Peruvian educational sector after the COVID-19 pandemic has been fundamental to guarantee the continuity of the teaching-learning process
Factors Affecting the Performance of the Community-Based Water Supply Organisations (CBWSOs) in Katavi Districts, Tanzania
Authors: Ngunula Peter
Published: February 2024

This study assessed the factors affecting the Performance of Community-Based Water Supply Organisations (CBWSOs) in managing water supply schemes in Katavi rural areas. An inductive approach and exploratory design were employed in this study. The study population comprised 48 respondents, comprising the region's management team and supervisory board members of selected CBWSOs. Data was collected through one on one In-depth interviews, field observation and literature reviews. The findings revealed firstly, financial management was identified as a critical aspect, emphasising the importance of community participation in the collection of funds. Secondly, Regular infrastructure maintenance is essential for water supply reliability. Thirdly Positive political influence involves securing funding and resources, creating a supportive regulatory environment, promoting community engagement, and advocating for the interests of CBWSOs. In contrast, negative political influence hinders decision-making processes and neglects the responsibilities of supporting and overseeing CBWSOs. Lastly, community awareness was identified as a significant factor. Community participation in the collection of funds fosters financial sustainability, a sense of ownership, responsible resource utilisation, and transparency. Based on these findings, some of the recommendations and policy implications proposed include supporting financial sustainability, establishing a regulatory framework for infrastructure maintenance, minimising negative political interference, promoting community awareness and participation, providing capacity building and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework.
Sistem Informasi Pendataan Sepeda Motor Pada PT Patria Pulau Harapan Berbasis Web Dengan Menggunakan Metode System Devlopment Life Cycle
Authors: Triesia Diah , Dwipa Ruswa , Saputra Tommy , Pratomo Yudha
Published: February 2024

Komputer merupakan teknologi yang berguna untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaan dengan cepat dan efisien, terutama di bidang penjualan dalam hal pendataan barang atau stok. Dengan komputer pendataaan barang bisa lebih terorganisir dengan baik dan stok dapat terpantau dengan meminimalisir terjadinya kesalahan perhitungan. PT. Patria Pulau Harapan merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang penjualan sepeda motor kredit dan cash khusus nya pada daerah banyuasin III. Saat ini proses transaksi penjualan masih dilakukan secara manual yaitu didata oleh sales, yang mana data pengajuan penjualan seperti form penjualan, kartu keluarga konsumen dan KTP konsumen difoto dan dikirim oleh sales melalui pesan Whatsapp pada admin kantor. Admin kantor yang selanjutnya mencatat data tersebut pada buku transaksi penjualan. Karena sistem ini masih kurang efektik maka penulis memberikan solusi dengan membangun Sistem Informasi Pendataan Sepeda Motor yang dapat diakses secara online. Dengan aplikasi ini proses pengajuan pembelian akan lebih cepat, cukup dengan mengisi data form pada aplikasi dan mengupload foto berkas yang diperlukan untuk diproses. Data pengajuan  kemudian tersimpan kedalam bentuk database yang mudah untuk diakses dan dicari record datanya oleh admin untuk dilakukan proses pemesanan dan transaksi pembayaran. Data tersebut juga bisa diakses oleh kepala took untuk dibuat menjadi laporan secara otomatis oleh sistem aplikasi. Dalam proses pembuatan penulis menggunakan pengembangan sistem dengan pemodela SDLC (Software Development Life cycle) supaya proses produksi mengikuti tahapan-tahapan yang terarah agar aplikasi yang dibangun memiliki fungsi dan tampilan yang diharapkan dan bekerja dengan baik. Perancangan aplikasi dibantu dengan menggunakan pemodelan UML (Unified Modeling Languange) supaya penulis dapat menerangkan kerja alur sistem secara jelas dan membantu dalam proses pengcodean. Untuk proses pengujian penulis menggunakan metode blackbox testing yang akan menguji tiap fungsi menu yang terdapat pada aplikasi untuk mengecek apakah sudah berfungsi dengan baik atau masih ada error atau kesalahan teknis yang perlu untuk diperbaiki. setelah di uji setiap fungsi menunya maka didapatkan hasil pengujian menyatakan bahwa seluruh fitur yang diuji berstatus sukses berjalan sehingga dinyatakan bahwa aplikasi sudah layak untuk digunakan.
A duoethnography about musicking at an older adult care home during COVID-19
Authors: Wentink Catrien , Van der Merwe Liesl
Published: February 2024

Η μοναξιά κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας COVID-19 ήταν ένα παγκόσμιο πρόβλημα. Ιδιαίτερα οι ηλικιωμένοι, οι οποίοι θεωρούνται άτομα που ανήκουν σε ομάδα αυξημένου κινδύνου, βιώσαν αυξημένη απομόνωση και μοναξιά. Οι μουσικοί επίσης βίωσαν μοναξιά κατά την περίοδο του υποχρεωτικού εγκλεισμού. Ως εκ τούτου, ο σκοπός της παρούσας δυοεθνογραφίας (διπλής εθνογραφίας) είναι να διερευνηθούν τα πολιτισμικά προσδιορισμένα νοήματα που αποδίδουν οι δύο ερευνητικές συμμετέχουσες στη μουσικοτροπία σε μια μονάδα φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας COVID-19. Οι συμμετέχουσες είναι δύομουσικοί στην κοινότητα που διοργάνωσαν εβδομαδιαίες συνεδρίες μουσικοτροπίας σε μια μονάδα φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων τα τελευταία πέντε χρόνια. Κατά τη διάρκεια του αυστηρού υποχρεωτικού εγκλεισμού, παίξαμε μουσική για τους ηλικιωμένους στο δρόμο μπροστά από το κτίριο της μονάδας τους. Η συλλογή δεδομένων τροφοδοτήθηκε από φωτογραφίες, πλάνα σχεδιασμού των συνεδριών, επιλογές τραγουδιών, αναστοχασμούς σε ημερολόγια, και από ατομικές αφηγήσεις. Για τη διερεύνηση της διαλογικήςμας κατανόησης, χρησιμοποιήσαμε την αφήγηση ιστοριών και τη μέθοδο τεσσάρων βημάτων currere του Pinar (1975), δηλαδή αναδρομικά, προοδευτικά, σύνθεση και ανάλυση. Τα ευρήματα έδειξαν ότι η μουσικοτροπία κατά τη διάρκεια της πανδημίας COVID-19 μας επέτρεψε να μοιραστούμε και να εκφράσουμε συμπόνια και φροντίδα προς τους ηλικιωμένους κατοίκους και μεταξύ μας. Συνεπώς, υποστηρίζουμε ότι η μουσικοτροπία, τηρώντας τις απαραίτητες προφυλάξεις υγιεινής, θα πρέπει να ενθαρρύνεται ως μορφή αμοιβαίας φροντίδας κατά τη διάρκεια μιας παγκόσμιας πανδημίας.
Collaborative insights: Interdisciplinary perspectives on musical care throughout the life course (Spiro & Sanfilippo, eds.) — Reviewed Rachel Darnley-Smith
Authors: Darnley-Smith Rachel
Published: February 2024

This is a review od the book "Collaborative insights: Interdisciplinary perspectives on musical care throughout the life course" edited by Neta Spiro and Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo.

Title: Collaborative insights: Interdisciplinary perspectives on musical care throughout the life course Editors: Neta Spiro & Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo Publication year: 2022 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pages: 184 ISBN: 9780197535011
The development and design of the Musical Functional Assessment Profile (MFAP) in autism
Authors: Marsimian Nuria
Published: February 2024

The Musical Functional Assessment Profile (MFAP) in autism has been developed as a specific music therapy observational assessment tool to provide qualitative and descriptive information about the functionality of the child on the autism spectrum. It allows for assessing seven developmental functions: social interaction, communication and language, flexibility and anticipation, symbolisation, memory functions, motor functions and sensory functions. The MFAP tries to value the strengths, challenges, difficulties, and supports provided, considering current autism diagnostic criteria and treatment issues viewed from the perspective of neurodiversity. It may also allow the delineation of music therapy treatment goals and intervention planning related to a person-centred and a strength-based approach. The development and design of the tool is presented, and its practical advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Further research studies are required to determine the precise scope and accuracy of this tool; future directions are established for its validity and reliability process.
Measuring Culture in Projects: Scale Development and Validation in a Sample of Turkish Professionals
Authors:   Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Business Administration, Istanbul University, Turkey, Benek Ömür , Yazici Selim ,   Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Business Administration, Istanbul University, Turkey
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to develop a reliable and valid instrument that can be used in organizations to measure project culture and its effects. Since a project culture is formed within the scope of project goals and activities, the organizational culture also affects this culture. For this purpose, a scale has been developed to determine the level of project culture in organizations and to benefit both academia and practitioners. With Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) of the data obtained at the end of the pilot study, a structure consisting of 38 questions in 5 dimensions (1) Project Value and Awareness, (2) Organization and Systems, (3) Process and Method, (4) Stakeholder and Communication, and (5) Strategy Alignment) was created. As a result of the data received from a sample of 311 Turkish project management professionals, the analyzes were completed with SPSS22 package using factor analyses, confidence analysis and Cronbach Alpha analyses. Additionally, AMOS version 19 was used for confirmatory factor analysis and Structural Equation Modeling. At the end of all these studies, a project culture scale consisting of 22 questions in 5 dimensions was created.
Battery Energy Storage System for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Applications
Authors: Ahmad Umar Salisu , Yaro Ibrahim Getso , Ahmad Mannir Abubakar , Gambo Yahaya Ya’u
Published: February 2024

Human pursuits’ daily energy needs are consistent; however, renewable energy sources are intermittent in nature.  Thus, an energy storage system is required to bridge the generation-demand gap.  Electrical energy storage (EES) is a system that converts electrical energy into a form that can be easily stored in various devices and converted back into electrical energy as needed.  The battery energy storage system (BESS) is one of the most well-known and promising EES technologies for storing renewable energy.  Today, various BESS types are in use; some are established technology, while others are still in R&D. The selection of BESS capacity for building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems necessitates a trade-off between critical criteria, including power vs. energy, design voltage, and operating temperature.  This research analyzed various BESS technologies and presented optimal capacity selection and design criteria.  Hence, the best BESS design approach takes into account climatic data, PV panel specifications, and budget constraints.  While BESS technology varies depending on project requirements and other considerations, lithium-ion batteries are the most commonly used due to their high energy density, efficiency, and extended cycle life.  For cost-sensitive BIPV systems, lead-acid batteries are preferred due to their low capital cost, technological maturity, and relatively good cycle efficiency.  Thus, the correct quantity of batteries in a BESS bank is determined by energy storage goals, BESS type and size, and service load.  Finally, the paper concluded with recommendations for best practices for BESS design, appropriate operation, and maintenance conditions for Nigeria’s prevalent BESS technology for BIPV applications
A Mathematical Model for Water Quality Assessment: Evidence-Based from Selected Boreholes in Federal University Dutse, Nigeria
Authors: Eguda Felix Yakubu , Amoo Afeez Oladeji , Adamu Suleiman Bashir , Ogwumu Onah David , Somma Samuel Abubakar , Babangida Ibrahim Babura
Published: February 2024

The present study assessed the quality of water sampled from different boreholes on the campus of Federal University Dutse, Nigeria, using a mathematical modelling approach. A model for estimating water quality was developed based on physicochemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, temperature, turbidity, and total hardness measured from each borehole. The correlation analysis of physicochemical data indicates a strong correlation of about 99% between the real-life data collected from six (6) different boreholes and the model’s predictions. From the results, the sensitivity analysis revealed that electrical conductivity plays the highest role in determining water quality, followed by total hardness, temperature has the third highest impact, followed by turbidity, the fourth, and pH has the least impact in determining water quality in the listed boreholes. Therefore, in any case of intervention, the water quality regulatory body should be sent regularly to the tertiary institutions in the state for routine check-ups.
Nursing Care in Tn. B And Tn. S with Disorders of Sensory Perception: Hallucinations
Authors: Asmarita  , Mahendra Mahesa
Published: February 2024

This study aims to explain and evaluate the implementation of nursing care for patients who experience auditory hallucinations. The research method uses a case study approach by collecting data from initial assessments, nursing diagnoses, care plans, nursing interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning. The research results show that an initial assessment is carried out by identifying mental health history, behavior related to hallucinations, and triggering factors that may influence the patient's condition. The nursing diagnosis was determined as sensory perception disorder: auditory hallucinations. The treatment plan involves collaboration with the mental health team, behavioral monitoring, emotional support, and education of the patient and family. Nursing interventions include explanation of the nature of hallucinations, assistance in identifying reality, and use of relaxation and distraction techniques. Evaluations are carried out to assess the patient's response to the interventions provided and monitor changes in the intensity or frequency of hallucinations, discharge planning and provide information regarding warning signs. Conclusion: Nursing care for patients with sensory perception disorders requires a holistic approach and collaboration between nurses and the mental health team. Education for patients and families also has an important role in supporting the management of this condition.
Nursing Care in Violent Behavior Disorders
Authors: Rahma Rezta , Febriyani Suci Melani
Published: February 2024

This research aims to examine and design nursing care for two patients who are at risk of violent behavior. Observation, interviews, and analysis of patient data are data collection methods. The results showed that both patients had a history of previous violence, environmental factors, and mental health disorders. The results of the assessment can identify potential triggers, detect the level of risk, and evaluate the patient's social support and coping. The nursing diagnosis of risk disorder for violent behavior in patients underlies a treatment plan that focuses on violence prevention. Nursing intervention takes the form of self-control skills training, adaptive coping strategies, and close monitoring of behavior changes. Periodic evaluations are performed to assess the effectiveness of the treatment plan and detect changes in behavior. Discharge planning is developed by considering family support, social networks, and mental health services in the community to ensure continuity of patient care. The research concluded that nursing care for violent behavior requires a holistic approach involving interprofessional collaboration and ongoing support. Implementation of coordinated prevention strategies can help mitigate the potential for violence exhibited by patients
Relationship between organization supply chain capabilities and organization responsiveness
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Iqra University, Pakistan, Zaki Muhammad Hassan
Published: February 2024

The link between an organization's supply chain's capacities and responsiveness has been identified as one of the main issues in ensuring business performance and achieving competitive advantage. Indeed, to achieve efficient responses to customers' needs, working across organizational boundaries is essential. This study shows positive relationships between an organization's supply chain capabilities and organizational responsiveness. This study identified two key issues: (1) the connection between supply chain capabilities and organizational responsiveness and (2) the impact of supply chain capabilities on organization responsiveness. In a taxonomy, various scenarios of the relationship between supply chain capabilities and organization responsiveness were developed, and different studies were used to demonstrate the experience of intra and inter-organizational activities in economic growth. The findings of numerous studies show in detail that an organization's supply chain capabilities are essential for improving organizational responsiveness and competitiveness. Supply chain capabilities not only directly enhance operational efficiency but also help with collaborative practices that help strengthen internal skills in turn.
Analisis Perbedaan Model Pembelajaran Crossword Puzzle dengan Model Konvensional untuk Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa pada Pembelajaran IPS Materi Kewirausahaan Kelas VII MTs Attaqwa 14
Authors: Amri Ulul
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Perbedaan Model Pembelajaran Crossword Puzzle dengan Model Konvensional Untuk Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa Pada Pembelajaran IPS Materi Kewirausahaan Kelas VII Mts Attaqwa 14. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan subjek yaitu Guru Kelas VII dan siswa kelas VII Mts Attaqwa 14. Metode penelitian ini adalah eksperimen dan jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi experimental. Dalam pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan pola rancangan penelitian Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas Vll A sejumlah 36 siswa sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas V11 B sejumlah 35 siswa sebagai kelas control. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis inferensial dengan pengujian hipotesis menggunakan statistik uji-t, taraf signifikan 5% = 0,05. Analisis inferensial merupakan teknik analisis yang dapat digunakan untuk mengetahui apakah hipotesis dalam penelitian diterima atau ditolak. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran Crossword Puzzle berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada materi kewirausahaan. Hal ini ditunjukkan pada hasil rata-rata nilai kelas eksperimen setelah diberikan perlakuan pembelajaran Crossword Puzzle yaitu 88, dan kelas kontrol yang diberikan perlakuan pembelajaran konvensional yaitu 64,22.
Meta Analisis Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Scramble Dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rustam Ahmad , Ekadayanti Waode , Anidi  , Ahmad
Published: February 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan gambaran bagaimana paradigma pembelajaran scramble diterapkan dalam pembelajaran di kelas. Pendekatan pembelajaran yang disebut Scramble memberi siswa alat untuk mencari, mengatur dan menemukan pengalaman belajar yang lebih nyata dan dapat diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Oleh karena itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan referensi model pembelajaran yang apabila digunakan di kelas dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik. Dalam penelitian ini, estimasi effect size dipadukan dengan meta-analisis. Untuk penelitian ini, informasi dikumpulkan melalui membaca dan menganalisis sejumlah jurnal atau artikel yang berhubungan dengan Scramble. Karena melibatkan perhitungan numerik, meta-analisis yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Oleh karena itu, peserta didik dapat memahami hubungan antara ide-ide dan bagaimana ide-ide tersebut diterapkan pada situasi dunia nyata melalui pembelajaran scramble. Sepuluh artikel berisi informasi pembelajaran scramble menjadi sumber bahan kajian ini. Secara deskriptif menggambarkan bagaimana model pembelajaran mempengaruhi rata-rata dari 51,0160 menjadi 85,5000. Statistik dari pretest dan posttest menunjukkan perbedaan yang cukup besar. Pendekatan pembelajaran scramble ternyata berdampak terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik sekolah dasar.
Access in all areas? A round up of developments in market access and health technology assessment: part 3
Authors: Beattie Alice , Treharne Catrin , Ramagopalan Sreeram V
Published: February 2024

In this latest update, we explore some of the key updates in market access over recent months including the UK's voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG), the first drugs funded by the Innovative Medicines Fund in the UK and the Direct Access Scheme in France, and, finally, the new Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) value assessment framework in the USA.
Der Ansatz von herrenlosen Grundstücken im polnischen Recht – Wirklichkeit oder Fiktion?
Authors: Krupowicz Bartlomiej
Published: February 2024

Assumption of ownerless lands in polish law. Reality or fiction? Many legal systems belonging to the so called civil law tradition are familiar with ownerless lands. This family includes polish law as well, however it is usually assumed that a land in Poland is constantly owned by someone. The explanations of that theory are neither comprehensive nor convincing. The author prepared an article based on his diploma thesis, which offers a deepened argumentation about the previously mentioned topic. The conclusion is that in fact there are no ownerless lands in Poland, but the justification of that legislative decision is profoundly different than just brief statements that were delivered by current polish legal literature. The special emphasis has been put on the meaning of Art. 46 of the polish Civil code. Any functional interpretation has just a subsidiary meaning but is not meaningless at all.
Gender Recognition in Poland – Problems and Propositions of Legislative Changes
Authors: Mróz Kinga
Published: February 2024

The aim of the article is to showcase the problems caused by the way Polish legal system handles gender recognition procedure. It contains a short summary of the history of the gender recognition procedure in Poland, as well as the analysis of the rulings of the Supreme Court regarding the matter. The author criticizes the current state of the law, in which there is no legal act regulating the issue and the procedure is purely based on the action for establishment along with remedies for the protection of personal rights. By presenting the inconsistencies within this solution, as well as pointing out the issues that arise from using the action for establishment for gender in practice, the author shows the need to regulate the situation of not only transgender, but also intersex people and gives her own proposition for legislative changes, while also referring to the regulations proposed by the bill on the matter of gender recognition proposed in 2013. She mainly advocates for gender recognition to take place by an administrative procedure, not a judicial one, while also proposing a possible solution for the issue of requiring the termination of marriage from people applying for gender recognition.
Factoring in Ukraine: Current Problems and New Stage of Development
Authors: Pospolitak Volodymyr , Khanyk-Pospolitak Roksolana
Published: February 2024

Ukraine's movement towards the European community, driven by the granting to Ukraine a candidate status for EU membership, among others, sets the task of stabilizing and improving the economic situation in the country, including further development of market relations. This, in its turn, requires a significant speeding of commodity-monetary relations and requires better management of financial resources in the process of fulfillment by subjects their contractual obligations. In such circumstances, factoring as a way to change the creditor in a monetary obligation is of great importance. Factoring represents an effective financial and legal mechanism that provides its users with the significant advantages related to the management of receivables, raising capital by enterprises for the development and operation of their business in the long-term perspective. This article is devoted to the analysis of legal regulation of factoring in Ukraine, problems of harmonisation of legal regulation of factoring with international and foreign experience, legal positions of courts on the legal nature of factoring in Ukraine. The authors point out that currently there exists an issue of insufficient regulation of factoring in Ukraine, unequal approach to the regulation of factoring for banking and non-banking financial institutions (factoring companies). It is also noted that Ukrainian legislation does not contain definition of term "factoring" as a type of activity. Instead, in the literature and in practice, the term "factoring" is defined through a factoring agreement under the Civil Code of Ukraine. According to the definition and features of a factoring agreement, the main feature of factoring is "assignment of the right of monetary claim", which in practice often leads to the identification with assignment (cession). Taking into account mentioned problems, the article analyses the trends in the development and reform of factoring in Ukraine in the near future. In particular, the authors analyse the Concept of Reforming Factoring Regulation in Ukraine, which was presented by the National Bank of Ukraine (the Regulator for the Factoring Market), as well as the main approaches to the development of legislation. The main conclusion emphasises that the concept of factoring should be brought in line with international law, and factoring as a type of activity needs to be reformed as soon as possible. The best way to reform factoring legislation would be to adopt a separate law that would comprehensively regulate all aspects of factoring.
Some Features of Compensation for Workplace Injuries.
Authors: Ruban Olena O.
Published: February 2024

The article reveals the issue of Compensating employees for health-related injuries resulting from workplace accidents and occupational diseases is a means of safeguarding their personal non-property rights. This compensation is believed to be in line with relevant legislative provisions and is typically carried out through an insurance procedure. It was concluded that in addition to the judicial procedure for resolving the issue of compensation for damage caused by the employer, agreement on the scope and size of material and moral damage caused at work, as well as its direct compensation, is possible based on a corresponding civil contract that can be concluded between the debtor and the creditor in this tortuous legal relationship.
Die Ständige wissenschaftliche Kommission der Kultusministerkonferenz – ein Neuanfang in der wissenschaftlichen Beratung der Bildungspolitik
Authors: Kuper Harm
Published: February 2024

Mit der Ständigen Wissenschaftlichen Kommission (SWK) betritt die Kultusministerkonferenz bei der Institutionalisierung wissenschaftlicher Politikberatung Neuland, das in dem Beitrag skizzenhaft kartiert wird. Den Ausgangspunkt bildet die in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland vorfindliche Komplexität bildungspolitischer Verantwortung, aus der die SWK hervorgegangen ist. Hervorgehoben werden ihre Konstituierung und Organisation als Voraussetzungen unabhängiger wissenschaftlicher Beratung. Zurückliegende Gremien wissenschaftlicher Politikberatung aus den 1950er bis 70er Jahren – der Deutsche Ausschuss für das Erziehungs- und Bildungswesen und der Deutsche Bildungsrat – werden vergleichend herangezogen, um die SWK als rein wissenschaftlich besetztes Gremium zu charakterisieren und das daraus resultierende Verständnis ihres Auftrags zu rahmen. Am Beispiel des breit rezipierten zweiten Gutachtens der SWK – Basale Kompetenzen vermitteln – Bildungschancen sichern – wird aufgezeigt, wie wissenschaftliche Befunde aufgearbeitet und zu Empfehlungen an die Bildungspolitik verdichtet werden und welche Chancen darin für die Kultivierung bildungspolitischer Diskurse liegen.
Wie sichert der Staat ein leistungsfähiges Schulwesen? Zur Balance zwischen Aufsicht, pädagogischer Freiheit und Schulautonomie
Authors: Weskamp Ralf
Published: February 2024

In der Gesetzgebung hat sich ein Wandel von der „pädagogischen Freiheit“ der Lehrkraft hin zur Eigenverantwortung der Schule vollzogen. Der Beitrag analysiert die Entwicklungslinien, ihre Wirksamkeit und die sich daraus ergebenden Widersprüche. Er macht Vorschläge, wie die Potenziale beider Entwicklungslinien nutzbar bleiben.
Die bedarfsgesteuerte Nachtkennzeichnung von Windenergieanlagen an Land
Authors: Schmidt Maximilian
Published: February 2024

In addition to a preparation and systematisation of the obstacle marking of wind turbines under aviation law, this book offers a well-founded legal analysis of the demand-based night lighting of wind turbines, with focus on the obligation of § 9 para. 8 EEG. In the sense of a practice-oriented commentary, the content of the provision and issues discussed in this regard are presented and interpreted. The compatibility with higher-ranking law and selected implementation issues are examined. In addition, approaches to the postulation for demand-based night-lighting founded on environmental protection regulations are presented.