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Civil law regime of objects generated by artificial intelligence
Authors: Yakubivskyi I. Ye.
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the civil law aspects of the problems of artificial intelligence and its place in the structure of civil law relations, as well as questions regarding the legal regime of objects generated by artificial intelligence. The approaches expressed in the domestic legal doctrine regarding the understanding of artificial intelligence as an object and as a subject of civil law relations, as well as a point of view regarding the possibility of simultaneously considering artificial intelligence as an object and as a subject of such legal relations, are analyzed. On the basis of approaches to the definition of the concept of «artificial intelligence», which are beginning to be formed at the level of legal acts of the United Nations and the European Union, as well as enshrined in the legislation of Ukraine, it is concluded that artificial intelligence must be considered as an object of civil law relations. In this regard, a critical position has been expressed regarding attempts made at the theoretical level to interpret artificial intelligence or robots endowed with artificial intelligence as subjects equivalent to natural persons, as quasi-legal entities. The main provisions of the Law of Ukraine «On Copyright and Related Rights» on the sui generis right on a non-original object generated by a computer program, which can be considered corresponding concept of «object generated by artificial intelligence», have been analyzed. The features of a non-original object generated by a computer program are singled out as a special type of an object of sui generis right. A position has been expressed regarding the expediency of clarifying the provisions of the Law of Ukraine «On Copyright and Related Rights» in the part of defining the subject of a sui generis right to a non-original object generated by a computer program. It was concluded that objects generated by artificial intelligence can be classified as objects of intellectual property law, within the framework of which their legal protection should be ensured by a special kind of right – sui generis right. The expediency of enshrining the main provisions regarding the sui generis right to an object generated by artificial intelligence in Book 4 of the Civil Code of Ukraine is emphasized.
Challenging issues in resolving corporate conflict within the framework of a corporate agreement
Authors: Ochkolda M. G.
Published: May 2024

The scientific article will discuss possible mechanisms for parties to regulate their mutual relations through a corporate agreement. In the modern world, the regulation of relations between business partners is a very important aspect that affects the business climate in a country as a whole. If partners can regulate their mutual relations in the company in a way that is understandable to them, it affects where exactly such a company will be created, who will work in it, and where it will pay taxes. There are different approaches to this issue in the world, but it is possible to distinguish two main ones, namely the approaches used in the Anglo-American legal system and the continental legal system. The scientific article will pay special attention to resolving corporate conflict between business partners who have equal shares (50/50). It should be noted that it is very important for each country to develop an appropriate mechanism for resolving corporate disputes that arise between the parties of a corporate (shareholder) agreement, which will meet the requirements of the business environment and will be clearly regulated by current legislation and approved in court.
In the scientific article, the nature of the corporate agreement will be disclosed, practical recommendations on preparing a corporate agreement will be provided, and problematic issues that parties to a corporate agreement encounter when resolving disputed issues and corporate conflicts, especially when a deadlock situation arises, will be highlighted. An analysis of the mechanisms used in corporate agreements to resolve disputes between business partners will be provided. Also, the strengths and weaknesses of each of them will be disclosed, including the experience of countries with Anglo-American law and how such experience can be applied in Ukraine. Special attention was given to mechanisms when the right or obligation to buy or sell a share in the company’s capital arises.
Additionally, based on the analysis, effective mechanisms for resolving corporate disputes between the parties of a corporate agreement will be proposed in the scientific article, as well as relevant suggestions for improving the legislation of Ukraine and judicial practice on this issue.
Regarding the ordering of individual definitions in the regulatory and legal regulation of economic security
Authors: Zub V. V.
Published: May 2024

The scientific article examines issues related to the determination of the essence, role and meaning of definitions in the regulatory and legal regulation of economic security. The uniqueness of the phenomenon of economic security is emphasized, which is the guarantor of ensuring the national interests of the state, society, and the individual in the economic sphere and the basis for the unhindered implementation of the state’s strategic national priorities. Ensuring these interests and implementing strategic priorities is possible through the creation of effective legal regulation, which includes various legal means, in particular, regulatory prescriptions. It is pointed out the important role of definitions in normative and legal regulation, which contain definitions of concepts as integral elements of the legal basis for ensuring economic security. It is noted that the legal definitions of the concepts have a universally binding nature and contribute to the formation of a single legal space. The functions of legal definitions in the normative and legal regulation of ensuring economic security are revealed. An attempt was made to evaluate the conceptual and categorical apparatus in the analyzed field from the point of view of the universality of the relevant definitions, the completeness of their textual expression, as well as state policy. It is noted that the current security legislation does not contain a legislative definition of key concepts in the field of ensuring economic security. In this regard, the problem of unification of the conceptual and categorical apparatus in the field of ensuring economic security by adopting the main strategic planning documents is raised. In the opinion of the author, taking into account the main approaches of the legislation to the definition of national interests, the legal concept of “economic security”, similar to the definition of “state security”, should reflect a certain state of the state, under which conditions are created to ensure the appropriate state of security of the economic system of Ukraine. The expediency of developing a new Strategy for the sustainable development of the economy of Ukraine for the post-war period was emphasized, which would not only determine the ways to achieve goals and implement priorities of national interests in the field of ensuring economic security and foresee the main challenges and threats, but also contain a legal definition of “economic security” and such its components, such as “financial security”, “foreign economic security”, “investment and innovation security”, etc.
POLA KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL ANAK PASCA PEMBELAJARAN DARING
Authors: Anggraeni Hesti Wahyu , Zati Amara Qonita Nur , Masturi Masturi
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of emotional intelligence in children after online learning. This research is a type of narrative qualitative research with case study approach which was carried out in Sambung Village, Gajah District, Demak Regency. Data collection techniques in this study include observation, interviews, documentation, and recording. Data analysis techniques in this analysis are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing coclusions. The results showed that there were five patterns of student’s emotional intelligence, namely the ability to recognize self-emotions, the ability to manage self-emotions, the ability to motivate oneself, the ability to recognize other people’s emotions, and the ability to build relationships.
peningkatan hasil belajar siswa melalui media Quizizz berpaduan video youtube pada siswa kelas IV sd 1 gamong
Authors: Sari Ratna Eka , Fahrie Nur , Ermawati Diana , Sa'diah Lailatus
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This research aimed to know improvement of  results learning, students learning activity and teacher teaching skill on the topic social culture diversity. This research was conducted in two cycles each cycle consist of 2 meetings steps of planning, acting, observing and reflecting. The research proves that the application quizizz media and youtube video can improve results learning on cognitive aspects with an average grade of 76 – 65 – 7, psychomotor aspect was on increase in the average grade of 64% - 81% and behaviour aspect was on increase in the average grade of 70% - 82%. Inscreasing activity students in the average grade of 70% - 85% and increase of teaher teaching skill of 76% - 86%. It is concluded that  application quizizz media and youtube video can improve results learning students, students learning activity and teacher teaching skill on the topic social culture diversity.Keywords: Results learning, Quizizz media, Youtube video.
Nilai Karakter Cinta Tanah Air Dalam Film "Tanah Surga Katanya" Sebagai Pendidikan Anak Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Widyaningrum Rosfida Ariana , Khamdun Khamdun , Anggraini Ela
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui wujud nilai karakter cinta tanah air dalam film “Tanah Surga Katanya” untuk anak Sekolah Dasar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode analisis isi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan meliputi observasi, dokumentasi dan analisis isi (Content analysis). Langkah analisis data dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa adanya wujud nilai karakter cinta tanah air pada film “Tanah Surga Katanya” yang dapat terwujud dalam beberapa indikator, yaitu antara lain menanamkan nasionalisme dan persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa, menggunakan Bahasa Indonesia dengan baik dan benar, memajang bendera Indonesia, Pancasila, gambar presiden serta simbol negara lainnya, bangga dengan karya bangsa, dan melestarikan seni dan budaya bangsa.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN LITERATUR ONLINE TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KONSEP IPA SISWA SD 2 PRINGTULIS
Authors: Kartika Yeni Catur
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of applying online literature on understanding science concepts and to find out an increase in students' understanding of science concepts. This research is a quantitative research with experimental method. Quantitative research is used to analyze understanding of science concepts using online literature. The design of the experimental method used is a quasi-experimental (quasi-experimental) with a one-group pretest-posttest design. This research was carried out at SD 2 Pringtulis, Nalumsari District, Jepara Regency. The research subjects were 5th grade students of SD 02 Pringtulis which collected 22 students. Data collection techniques used include tests, questionnaires, interviews, research documentation. Data analysis using simple regression and N-Gain test. The results of this study indicate that online literacy has a positive effect on the ability to understand science concepts. The results of the N-Gain test showed that there was an increase in the pretest and posttest scores for the ability to understand concepts.
PELATIHAN MINDFULNESS UNTUK GURU SEKOLAH DASAR DI KABUPATEN BADUNG
Authors: Wilani N.M.A. , Fridari I.G.A.D. , Suarya L.M.K.S. , Mogi I.K.A.
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini memiliki tujuan untuk memberikan tambahan pengetahuan dan keterampilan mindfulness atau hidup berkesadaran kepada para guru-guru di sekolah dasar di Kabupaten Badung. Guru yang mempraktikkan mindfulness diharapkan dapat mencegah kelelahan kerja, lebih banyak mengembangkan emosi positif serta memiliki bekal bantu diri yang dapat digunakan untuk menurunkan stres personal. Metode kegiatan pelatihan dilaksanakan dalam dua jenis aktivitas utama yaitu psikoedukasi dan praktik mindfulness yang dilaksanakan secara tatap muka dan dalam jaringan. Sebanyak 40 guru dari berbagai perwakilan sekolah yang hadir mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan. Kegiatan pelatihan luar jaringan dilaksanakan bertempat di SD No.3 Sempidi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah pemahaman para guru mengenai mindfulness meningkat, guru mampu mempraktikkan beberapa teknik mindfulness sederhana, guru bisa memilih teknik yang dirasa cocok, dan guru merasa bahwa kegiatan pelatihan memberikan manfaat. Melalui pelaksanaan pelatihan ini diharapkan mampu memberikan pengalaman langsung terkait mindfulness kepada guru tingkat sekolah dasar di Kabupaten Badung sehingga dapat menjadi bekal keterampilan dalam mengelola emosi terutama ketika menghadapi situasi yang menekan.
Kata kunci : Badung, Guru, Mindfulness, Pelatihan, Sekolah Dasar.
PENGENALAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN (HANDS-ON) PERTOLONGAN PERTAMA PADA KASUS GAWAT DARURAT DAN BANTUAN HIDUP DASAR (BHD)
Authors: Parami P.
Published: May 2024

Kondisi gawat darurat yang memerlukan pertolongan pertama & bantuan hidup dasar dapat terjadi dimana saja, sehingga kondisi ini sering ditemukan pertama kali oleh orang awam. Tingginya angka kejadian kasus gawat darurat khususnya di Bali, serta rendahnya pengetahuan masyarakat umum khususnya di lingkungan sekolah mengenai pertolongan pertama & bantuan hidup dasar atau Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) merupakan sesuatu yang kontradiktif. Sekolah sebagai salah satu fasilitas publik adalah sasaran dari pelatihan bantuan hidup dasar dan akses defibrilator. Pelatihan ini memastikan agar sekolah memiliki Cardiac Emergency Response Plan bagi setiap orang di lingkungan sekolah. Pengenalan dan pembelajaran (hands-on) mengenai pertolongan pertama dan bantuan hidup dasar pada kasus gawat darurat dilaksanakan di lingkungan Sekolah SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar pada tanggal 4 september 2021 secara hybrid karena situasi pandemic covid. Kegiatan ini bertujuan pengenalan dan pembekalan keadaan gawat darurat kepada siswa-siswi, agar mampu memberikan bantuan hidup dasar dan mampu menggunakan Public Access Defibrillator secara tepat pada kasus gawat darurat. Hasil pretest dan posttest menunjukkan rerata peningkatan pengetahuan sebesar 25,6 dari pretest sebesar 50,8 dan posttest sebesar 76,4. Sebanyak 100% peserta menyatakan pelatihan ini berguna dan mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan serta keterampilan mereka dan 80% peserta menyarankan sebaiknya pelatihan ini rutin diadakan setahun sekali.
Kata kunci: Bantuan hidup dasar, masyarakat awam, sekolah
PELATIHAN STRATEGI BRANDING DAN DIGITAL MARKETING SERTA SOSIALISASI KREDIT USAHA RAKYAT
Authors: Panasea I.G.N.O. , Anggara I.W.G.W.P. , Kresnandra A.A.N.A. , Wistawan I.M.A.P.
Published: May 2024

Desa Nongan, Karangasem memiliki banyak potensi untuk dikembangkan, antara lain: pariwisata, pertanian, dan kuliner. Sektor pariwisata Desa Nongan bergerak pada bidang agrowisata, seperti alam perbukitan, sungai, dan objek-objek wisata alam lainnya. Selain itu, Desa Nongan juga memiliki potensi di sektor pertanian dengan komoditas potensial berupa salak, kelapa, padi, dan umbi-umbian. Tidak hanya pariwisata dan pertanian, Desa Nongan juga memiliki potensi di bidang lainnya yaitu kuliner berupa produk pia. Namun, hingga saat ini potensi-potensi tersebut cenderung hanya dikembangkan secara konvensional sehingga pengembangan usaha masih terbatas. Pada era 4.0 ini segala hal telah bertransformasi menjadi serba digital. Ditambah dengan adanya pandemi COVID-19, potensi pengembangan bisnis secara digital sangat menjanjikan. Dengan adanya pelatihan digital marketing terhadap UMKM Desa Nongan, penulis berharap output dari pengabdian ini berupa penerapan digital marketing dalam mengembangkan usahanya. Pelatihan ini tidak hanya berfokus pada potensi yang disebutkan diatas, melainkan terbuka untuk setiap potensi yang ada di Desa Nongan, Karangasem.
Kata kunci : branding, digital marketing, sosialisasi KUR, UMKM
PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN TENTANG PENTINGNYA MENGGUNAKAN HELM SAAT BERKENDARA DENGAN SEPEDA MOTOR
Authors: Maliawan S. , Golden N. , Mahadewa T.G.B. , Niryana I.W. , Wardhana D.P.W. , Awyono S. , Putra K.K.
Published: May 2024

Pada tahun 2020, terdapat 100.028 kecelakaan lalu lintas di Indonesia menurut Data Korps Lalu Lintas Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia (Korlantas Polri). Untuk menurunkan efek jangka panjang yang buruk ini, sangat penting melakukan pencegahan yang tepat. Salah satu cara yang paling mudah dan efektif dalam mencegah terjadinya cedera kepala adalah dengan mencegah terjadinya benturan, misalnya berkendara sesuai aturan dan menggunakan helm. Berdasarkan literatur, penggunaan helm memberikan proteksi yang efektif terhadap cedera intracranial yang berat dan mematikan. Dasar perguruan tinggi adalah tri dharma yang meliputi pendidikan, penelitian, dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Program Studi Spesialis Bedah Saraf FK UNUD/RSUP Sanglah Tahun 2020 merupakan penyuluhan kesehatan sebagai bentuk penerapan tri dharma pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Penyuluhan Kesehatan Tentang Pentingnya Menggunakan Helm Saat Berkendara Dengan Sepeda Motor dilakukan di PRO 2 RRI FM. Tujuan acara ini adalah memberikan informasi mengenai potensi mengenai cedera kepala saat berkendara kendaraan bermotor pada masyarakat awam dan mengedukasi masyarakat mengenai pentingnya menggunakan helm saat berkendara sepeda motor.
Kata kunci : Cedera Kepala, Helm, Penyuluhan Kesehatan, Sepeda Motor
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness and Organisational Behavior
Authors: Kour Kavaljit , Ansari Shadab Ahamad
Published: May 2024

Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to investigate the significance of emotional intelligence (EI) in relation to leadership efficacy and organizational conduct. Specifically, the study aims to explore the constituent elements of emotional intelligence, their influence on leadership behavior, and their correlation with organizational behavior. Additionally, the study seeks to examine the impact of emotional intelligence on fostering a favorable organizational climate, improving communication, facilitating decision-making, resolving conflicts, and promoting employee engagement.
 
Methods: This study employs a quantitative research methodology, utilizing a self-administered survey instrument. The sample consists of 60 participants holding managerial positions in various organizations. Statistical methodologies such as explanatory diagrams and correlation analysis are used to analyze the data and investigate the relationships between emotional intelligence, managerial competence, organizational behavior, and employee satisfaction.
 
Results: The results of the study highlight a positive association between emotional intelligence and managerial competence, organizational behavior, and employee satisfaction. The findings suggest that higher levels of emotional intelligence are correlated with more effective leadership, improved organizational climate, better communication, enhanced decision-making, conflict resolution, and higher levels of employee engagement.
 
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership effectiveness and organizational behavior. The findings underscore the positive impact of emotional intelligence on various aspects of organizational conduct and employee satisfaction. Additionally, the study suggests avenues for future research, including longitudinal inquiries, intercultural variances, exploring intervening and moderating factors, developing interventions, and conducting comparative assessments.
Association between Anxiety and Dyspepsia among Outpatients at Atma Jaya Hospital
Authors: Heryadi Samantha Yaffa
Published: May 2024

Background: Anxiety is a psychological condition characterized by excessive fear and worry that occurs continuously and is difficult to control. Anxiety play a significant role in causing dyspepsia through the Brain-Gut Axis mechanism. Although, there are many cases of anxiety and dyspepsia in Indonesia, there is still a lack of research on the relationship between anxiety and dyspepsia in Indonesia, especially in the clinic. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between anxiety and dyspepsia among outpatients at Atma Jaya Hospital.Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on outpatients at Atma Jaya Hospital to investigate the relationship between anxiety and dyspepsia. The demographic and patient characteristic data, including gender, age, highest level of education, and habits, such as eating spicy food, drinking coffee, alcohol consumption, smoking, and NSAID used were collected. The GAD-7 and SF-LDQ questionnaires, which have been validated in Indonesian, were used in this study. Spearman correlation test was used to analyze the data to find the relationship between anxiety and dyspepsia.Results: This study obtained 158 participants. The age range of participants who experienced dyspepsia the most is 19-44 years(77.53%). The majority of those who experienced dyspepsia are female (79.12%). The highest education level of the participants who experienced dyspepsia is a Master’s degree (100%). Participants who consumed spicy food accounted for 61.39% while 54.43% consumed coffee, 6.96% consumed alcohol, 12.66% smoked, and 1.90% used NSAIDs. Additionally, 105 participants (66.46%) experienced both anxiety and dyspepsia. The Spearman correlation test results showed a significant relationship between anxiety and dyspepsia (p-value = 0.000) and a moderate correlation (rs = 0.450). Conclusion: There is a moderate correlation between anxiety and dyspepsia. Keywords: Anxiety, Dyspepsia, GAD-7, Heartburn, SF-LDQ.
Evaluation of the Knowledge and behavior of Indonesian Mothers About Infantile Colic
Authors: Hegar Badriul
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Infantile colic is a functional gastrointestinal disorder (GSCF) found in 20-30% of infants aged 5 months which is characterized by recurrent prolonged periods of infant irritability, fussing, or crying without obvious cause and cannot be prevented or resolved by parents. Infantile colic is often associated with higher mothers depression and lower quality of life. Mothers' knowledge and behavior of infantile colic varies greatly. This research to investigate the knowledge and behavior of Indonesian mothers regarding infantile colic and related factorMethods: A cross-sectional analytic observational study with the target of 100 mothers with babies aged 0-12 months was performed using an electronic questionnaire in Google forms. The questionnaire consists of multiple-choice questions regarding the mothers' knowledge and behavioral to infantile colic.Results: As many as 82% of mothers understand that infantile colic as recurrent prolonged periods of crying that occur without obvious cause and cannot be prevented or resolved by parents, however only 12% of mothers know that most infantile colic will disappear by the age of 5 months. Forty percent mothers had babies with infantile colic; 97.5% of them were worried about their baby's condition and 7.5% of the mothers gave them medication. There was no significant difference between mothers' age and number of children with inadequate mother-infant interaction (P = 0.770 and P = 0.647)Conclusion: The knowledge and behavior of mothers in Indonesia regarding infantile colic is quite good, however parental reassurance still needs to be improved, especially to reduce maternal anxiety.
Current Management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Authors: Budiman Benny
Published: May 2024

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by hepatic steatosis in the absence of other causes of liver fat accumulation. The prevalence of NAFLD is increasing and now among top causes of hepatocellular carcinoma. The diagnosis of NAFLD requires evidence from liver biopsy. There are currently no specific drugs for therapy of NAFLD. Current mainstay for management of NAFLD is lifestyle interventions focused around weight loss. Lifestyle interventions can be done by dietary modification or increasing physical activity level. Pioglitazone and vitamin E are only recommended for patient whom was confirmed NAFLD by liver biopsy. New agents such as obeticholic acid, elafibranor, selonsertib, and cenicriviroc are still waiting for phase III result to be recommended as therapy for NAFLD. Bariatric surgery can be advised for NAFLD patient with obesity who is not adequately controlled by medical therapy.
Household debt burden growth factors: Evidence from Russian regions
Authors: MEL'NIKOV Roman M.
Published: May 2024

Subject. This article discusses the issues of social inequality, financial literacy of the population, and the peculiarities of the development of the banking system in some regions of Russia.
Objectives. The article aims to assess the impact of economic, social, demographic, and religious factors on changes in the level of debt burden of residents of Russian regions.
Methods. For the study, I used a regression analysis of the Rosstat and the Bank of Russia panel data.
Results. The estimations show that a decrease in per capita incomes and an increase in the level of social inequality have a positive effect on the debt burden growth. The debt burden increases with an increase in the percentage of the population below working age and a decrease in the percentage of the population over working age, as well as an increase in the percentage of the employed with higher education. The level of debt burden is higher in regions with a wide spread of Buddhism and lower in regions with a wide spread of Islam.
Conclusions. The upward trend in the debt burden of residents of regions characterized by a low level of economic development and high social inequality threatens to reduce the standard of living. However, the possibilities of neutralizing it by means of monetary and macroprudential policies and through the implementation of financial literacy programmes are limited. It is necessary to implement capital-intensive measures to develop the economic base of problem regions.
Developing urban agglomerations in the Far North-East of Russia
Authors: FAVSTRITSKAYA Oksana S.
Published: May 2024

Subject. This article discusses the issues of formation of agglomerations as a result of urbanization processes and effective element of spatial development, and the specifics of the northern resource economy.
Objectives. The article aims to determine the role and prospects for the development of agglomerations in the Far North-East of Russia.
Methods. For the study, I used historical, comparative, statistical, and systems analyses.
Results. The article considers the basic conditions for the formation of agglomerations in the Magadan Oblast and Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, and proposes several variants of the spatial transformation of the Far North-East of Russia. As well, the article clarifies the definition of the Northern Agglomeration concept.
Conclusions. The geostrategic importance of the territories, the observance of the interests of the indigenous peoples of the North, the prospects for the development of new deposits, and the improvement of living standards through the development of urban kernels are specific factors in the formation of northern agglomerations.
Effect of Accounting Controls on Financial Performance of Transport Sector SACCOs in Murang’a County, Kenya
Authors: Evalyne Mwende Mbithi  , Dr. Florence Kariuki
Published: May 2024

The study sought to evaluate the effect of accounting controls on the financial performance of SACCOs in the transport sector. The Kenyan transport sector accounts for about 8.3% of the Kenyan GDP. However, the sector faces fundamental challenges such as inadequate flow of information and investment losses due to poor record keeping, which affect the financial performance of the SACCOs in the sector. The study aimed to establish specifically the effect of financial reporting and auditing controls on the financial performance of the transport sector SACCOs within Murang’a County in Kenya. The county was selected for the study because it was found to have nurtured several successful transport sector SACCOs, such as MTN, NTK and KST, serving customers from different parts of the country. The research was founded on the agency theory. The research design used was descriptive, and a census approach targeting all the transport SACCOs within Murang’a County (that are registered under the Ministry of Co-operative Societies Development of Murang’a County) was adopted. The primary data were obtained through the
use of questionnaires, while the secondary data were obtained from the SACCOs' reported audited financial statements for five years from 2017 to 2021. Data collected were thereafter analyzed with the use of descriptive and inferential statistics encompassing the regression analysis. With a response rate of 84.2%, the data collected were cleaned and analyzed through regression analysis, and the hypotheses of the study were further tested. The R Square obtained of 0.027 suggests that the independent variables (financial reporting controls and auditing controls) account for only 2.7% of the financial performance of the transport SACCOs. The study, therefore, concluded that accounting controls had no significant effect on the financial performance of the transport sector SACCOs. The study, therefore, recommends that the SASRA regulatory authority (Ministry of Co-operative Societies) should ensure that the SACCOs are well managed and regulated. The SACCOs should implement strong internal controls that would aid in improving their financial performance. Through the study, the management of the various transport SACCOs will be able to ensure proper implementation of the necessary accounting controls within the SACCOs to enhance their operations.
Tackling the Menace of Speed Violation among Motorcyclists in Nigeria: A Policy Brief
Authors: Funom Theophilus Makama  , Nengi Sophia Boyle  , Ellisa Umukoro  , Attahiru Dan-Ali Mustapha  , Ava Bawa
Published: May 2024

Motorcycle accidents in Nigeria are of particular concern because they rank among the top two vehicle causes of road traffic accidents in the country. Also, the motorcycle plies every road type in the country, and over-speeding tops its causes of accidents, a cause that also ranks top in the human causes of all accidents in all vehicle types. The partial or complete ban on the use of motorcycles has proven to be ineffective in various regions of the country due to its role in sustaining the livelihood of many Nigerians. However, on a policy level, motorcycle accidents have been neglected in Nigeria despite changing policies and intervention programmes since the pre-1939 era of Road Traffic Management. Currently, it is paramount to investigate Motorcycle accidents, emphasizing over-speeding as an emergency. Therefore, the aim of this review is to investigate any existing policy that tackles motorcycle accidents, whether at the national or regional level and develop it to make recommendations for an independent policy that should urgently regulate the motorcycle means of transportation and subsequently tackle motorcycle accidents in Nigeria.
Effects of Community Involvement and Human Resource Training on the Performance of Tourism Industry: A Case Study of Iringa, Tanzania
Authors: Victoria Israel Munisi  , Anastazia Mhanga  , Sarah K Kayila
Published: May 2024

This study examines how various training techniques, community involvement initiatives, and training needs assessments impact the tourism business in Iringa, Tanzania. The study revealed a wide range of training delivery techniques, with on-the-job training, e-learning courses, workshops and seminars, and traditional classroom training being the most common. While the majority of respondents saw favorable effects on industry performance from various training approaches, mixed feedback highlights the need for additional research and optimization. Initiatives promoting community involvement are widely seen as having a significant impact on economic and social outcomes. The study also found a strong positive relationship between thorough training needs assessments and job-related performance, underscoring their significance. The combination of community involvement, effective training needs assessments, and a variety of training modalities is seen to have a good impact on the tourism industry's competitiveness and sustainability. These findings highlight the importance of adaptability and community engagement in fostering industry growth and success.
Applicability of Intentional Topographic Revascularization Following the Angiosome Model in Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: From Theory, to Current Clinical Challenges
Authors: VA Alexandrescu , RF Neville , A Kerzmann , E Boesmans , C Holemans , G Nicolaï , JO Defraigne
Published: May 2024

Since its first description almost four decades ago in the plastic surgery field, the angiosome theory has shown encouraging clinical success in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) revascularization in recent years. Gradual scientific knowledge and evidence-based feedback are necessary to assess its usefulness and to overcome various challenges lingering in its practical application at the patient’s bedside. Despite the increasing number of publications in recent years indicating its acceptable suitability in clinical practice, only a few provide conspicuous information regarding the applicability of angiosome-guided Direct Revascularization (DR) compared with the analysis of hurdles in the vascular approach, regardless of its clinical results. The current review aimed to provide an updated interpretation of DR applicability rates in daily practice, delineated through tangible assessments of feasibility, clinical match, and technical success (as previously mentioned). This analysis considered the applicability of DR, Indirect Revascularization via collaterals, (IRc), and “Wound-Targeted Revascularization” (WTR) within the broader perspective of “Intentional Topographic Revascularization” (ITR) in patients with CLTI foot. ITR affords a novel conceptualization of regional foot reperfusion via deliberate anatomical and functional orientation of the foot arterial flow to the ischemic zones (owing specific pedal arteries and regional collaterals). The analysis of data revealed significant differences in the current clinical definitions, interpretation, and application methods of TR. Inconsistent views on DR were also observed in the context of “wound-dependent” localization and the identification of the most suitable target foot artery for treatment. Unfortunately, a standardized definition of angiosome-oriented DR, IR, IRc, and WTR has not been established. Owing to the lack of a universally accepted definition and unified anatomical and functional foot arterial occlusive disease stratification, evidence supporting the applicability of ITR (by all its variants) is still awaited.
The Influence of Interpersonal Communication on Student Learning Motivation in Completing Final Projects (Study on Communication Major Class of 2019 at Telkom University's School of Communication and Business)
Authors: Wijaksono Dimas Satrio , Ismail Oki Achmad , Pramitha Jalesita Putri
Published: May 2024

Aspects of motivation and interpersonal communication are very important in the learning process in college, because motivation will ensure how much effort and encouragement for students in completing education. Not only that, interpersonal communication also affects how students interact with others, to be able to put themselves in a positive atmosphere, so that they can get motivation to be able to complete the final project in achieving a bachelor's degree. The influence of interpersonal communication on students' learning motivation to complete the final project is the subject of this study. This research is based on the theory of self-disclosure proposed by Sydney Marshall Jourad. Quantitative research methods are correlational; Information was collected through questionnaires and analyzed descriptively. The results of this study showed that interpersonal communication skills affected learning motivation to complete the final project by 6.1%. So it can be concluded that interpersonal communication skills have a less significant effect on learning motivation in completing the final project, so it requires other supporting aspects. Keywords: Interpersonal Communication; learning motivation; Final Project Completion
Public Opinion Before the Event of the 2024 General Election
Authors: Wulandari Margareta , Fariha Naela Faza , Bintara Chandra Satya , . Mutiara
Published: May 2024

In Indonesia, which adheres to a democratic political system , public opinion becomes an important study because the democratic political system focuses on collective beliefs about the desires and interests of its people which can be drawn, accepted or aggregated into an idea called public opinion. Ahead of the 2024 election, the dynamics of public opinion in Indonesia are interesting, given that public trust in the performance of the General Elections Commission (KPU) has fluctuated along with political and economic dynamics. Likewise with public credibility towards parties which is a complex issue in line with Indonesia's political conditions ahead of elections which are often filled with sensitive issues. This research aims to map public perceptions of the 2024 election. This research will use a quantitative approach by taking the population on the island of Java. The required sample is 180 respondents who are evenly divided in 6 provinces with the non-proportional random sampling method. The theoretical approach used to dissect public perception is the ABC Theory approach which focuses on assessment of Attention, Behavior and Cognition. The combination of the three will show the dynamics of public perception ahead of the 2024 elections. Keywords: Perception, Election, Politics, Public, Government
Anaerobically mineralized nitrogen as a potential indicator of the activity and abundance of mycorrhizal fungi in Mollisols
Authors: García Gisela V. , Covacevich Fernanda , San Martino Silvina , Wyngaard Nicolás , Reussi Calvo Nahuel I. , Studdert Guillermo A.
Published: May 2024

Anaerobically mineralized nitrogen (AN) is a suitable soil health indicator. The AN is sensitive to soil use changes and is related to soil and particulate organic carbon and aggregate stability. This work aims to evaluate the relationship between AN and 1) easily extractable glomalin-related soil proteins; 2) abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi measured by the number of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spores, and 3) arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi activity (root colonization). Soil samples were taken at depths of 0-5 and 5-20 cm from cultivated and uncultivated plots throughout the southeastern province of Buenos Aires. Anaerobically mineralized nitrogen, soil organic carbon, particulate organic carbon, aggregate stability, easily extracted glomalin-related soil proteins and the logarithm of the number of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spores (log spores) at 0-5, 5-20 and 0-20 cm depths were determined. In wheat roots, the percentages of total infection and arbuscules at 0-20 cm were measured. At all depths, AN was positively correlated to easily extractable glomalin-related soil proteins (r=0.34-0.65), which is an indicator of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi activity and abundance. Likewise, AN was positively related to log-spores (r=0.58-0.78), which is an indicator of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi abundance. However, AN was not related to root colonization (the percentages of total infection and arbuscules) that manifests the activity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi at a specific moment. Thus, anaerobically mineralized nitrogen would be an indicator of mid- to long-term changes in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi abundance and activity (easily extractable glomalin-related soil proteins and log-spores) resulting from soil use. Consequently, the AN would allow monitoring an important aspect of soil microbiological health associated with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. However, it is necessary to evaluate the relationships studied in this work in a wider range of soil situations.
Miel de jujubier d'Algérie : analyse mélissopalynologique et caractères morphologiques du pollen
Authors: Zouggar Halima , Jilani Imtinen Ben Haj , Mekious Scherazad , Belhadj Safia , Mahdad Yassine Moustafa , Masseaux Carine , Boulahbel Hani
Published: May 2024

Description du sujet. En Algérie, le miel de jujubier a une importance socioéconomique et thérapeutique. En l’absence de normes de qualité, il est souvent exposé aux pratiques frauduleuses sur son appellation d’origine et sa qualité. Objectifs. Identifier les caractéristiques polliniques, déterminer le spectre pollinique permettant de spécifier les miels de jujubier d’Algérie ainsi que les caractères morphologiques du pollen de Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam. Méthode. Quarante échantillons de miel de Z. lotus ont été soumis aux analyses polliniques qualitative et quantitative selon les méthodes préconisées par la commission internationale de botanique apicole. La description morphologique du pollen a été réalisée par microscopie électronique à balayage. Résultats. Les miels de jujubier appartiennent aux classes II et III de Maurizio, ils ne renferment aucun indicateur de miellat. Cinquante-quatre taxons de pollen appartenant à 35 familles ont été identifiés. Le nombre de types polliniques par échantillon varie de 16 à 37. Tous les miels analysés ont une dominance de pollen de jujubier supérieure à 46 %, avec un pourcentage moyen de 65,2 % ± 13,3. Le pollen de Peganum harmala L. est omniprésent dans les miels. La combinaison en pollen de P. harmala, Retam raetam, des genres Euphorbia et Brassica forme, ainsi que certaines espèces d’astéracées des genres Centaurea, Echinops, Calendula et Carduus type, pourrait caractériser les miels de jujubier d'Algérie. Le pollen de Z. lotus est tricolporé avec de longs sillons méridiens, isopolaire à symétrie radiale, triangulaire en vue polaire, majoritairement de taille médium et de forme prolate. L’ornementation de l’exine est de type rugulé. Conclusions. Cette étude permet de construire une base de données pollinique référentielle des miels de jujubier d’Algérie.
Solving the vibrational Schrödinger equation with artificial neural networks
Authors: Zhao Shuaishuai , Zhang Dong H.
Published: May 2024

Artificial neural networks (NN) are universal function approximators and have shown great ability in computing the ground state energy of the electronic Schrödinger equation, yet NN has not established itself as a practical and accurate approach to solve the vibrational Schrödinger equation for realistic polyatomic molecules to obtain vibrational energies and wave functions for the excited states. Here we purpose an efficient approach to use NN to solve the vibrational Schrödinger equation and demonstrate the new method on CH4, a five atom molecule with 9 degree of freedom. By using a NN with < 3,000 parameters, we are able to achieve vibration energies for the ground and excited states with an accuracy of less than 1 cm-1 as compared to the reference values obtained by using more than 109 basis functions. It is anticipated the new method is capable of providing highly accurate vibrational energies and wave functions for molecules with more than 10 atoms, beyond the limit for all the existing computational approaches.
Absorption Intensities of Organic Molecules from Electronic Structure Calculations versus Experiments: The Effect of Solvation, Method, Basis Set, and Transition Moment Gauge
Authors: Garcia-Alvarez Jorge C. , Gozem Samer
Published: May 2024

Recently, we derived experimental oscillator strengths (OSs) from well-defined UV-visible absorption spectral peaks of 100 molecules in solution. Here, we focus on a subset of transitions with the highest reliability to further benchmark the OSs from several wave function methods and density functionals. We consider multiple basis sets, transition moment gauges (length, velocity, and mixed), and solvent corrections. Most transitions in the comparison set come from conjugated molecules and have π→π* character. We use an automated algorithm to assign computed transitions to experimental bands. OSs computed using the Tamm-Dancoff approximation (TDA), CIS, or EOM-CCSD exhibited a strong gauge dependence, which is diminished in linear response theories (TD-DFT, TD-HF, and to a smaller degree LR-CCSD). OSs calculated from TD-DFT with PCM solvent models are systematically larger than apparent OSs derived from experimental spectra. For example, f_comp from hybrid functionals and PCM have mean absolute errors that are ~10% of n∙f_exp, where n is a solvent refractive index factor that arises from the energy flux of the radiation field in a dielectric (solvent). Theoretical cavity field corrections considering spherical cavities do not improve the agreement between computed and experimental data. Corrections that account for the molecular shape and the direction of transition dipole moments should be more appropriate.
Outcomes of asymptomatic common bile duct stones detected at intraoperative cholangiography
Authors: Field Xavier , Tong Chelsea , Cox Sarah , Crichton James , Goodwin Bernadette , Welsh Fraser , Cha Ryan
Published: May 2024

aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the outcome of common bile duct stones (CBDS) in asymptomatic patients at laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and intra-operative cholangiogram (IOC). methods: All patients undergoing LC and IOC at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato between January 2017 and January 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Electronic records were screened for asymptomatic CBDS. Exclusion criteria were hyperbilirubinaemia, gallstone pancreatitis, cholangitis and imaging-detected CBDS. IOC reports were reviewed to determine presence of CBDS. A second blinded review was undertaken by a radiologist. Outcomes were use of endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERCP), complications and readmission with retained CBDS. results: Included were 1,297 patients undergoing LC and IOC. Of these, 150 (24.1%) patients had a positive IOC, of which 58 (38.7%) were asymptomatic. Attempted flushing of CBDS was employed in 49 cases, 10 successfully. Common duct exploration was successful in a further six out of seven cases. Of the remaining 42 patients, 18 were offered ERCP. Seven had no stone at endoscopy. Sixteen had imaging, revealing clear ducts in 14. The remaining two then had ERCP confirming choledocholithiasis. Eight patients were managed expectantly, of whom none required readmission with retained stones. conclusion: Rates of retained asymptomatic stones after positive IOC were low. Acknowledging risks associated with intervention and low rates of readmission with retained CBDS, an expectant approach could be more readily considered.