bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peningkatan Pemahaman Mahasiswa pada Mata Kuliah Pengantar Ilmu Hukum Program Studi Hukum Ekonomi Syariah melalui Metode Resitasi
Authors: Kamil Hutrin
Published: April 2023

Dalam mewujudkan tujuan Program Studi Hukum Ekonomi Syariah Fakultas Syariah IAIN Kediri yakni untuk mencetak ahli hukum khususnya hukum ekonomi syariah harus ditopang dengan sebaran mata kuliah yang relevan. Salah satu mata kuliah yang dimaksud dan juga merupakan mata kuliah dasar dimana mahasiswa diharapkan memiliki tingkat pemahaman yang adalah adalah Pengantar Ilmu Hukum. Namun, upaya untuk meningkatkan pemahaman belum ditunjang dengan kehadiran metode dan referensi yang tepat. Keadaan demikian mengakibatkan kurangnya pemahaman mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Pengantar Ilmu Hukum. Model penyelesaian penelitian yang digunakan adalah pertama tahap perencanaan, selanjutnya memilih ruang lingkup mahasiswa yang akan diteliti, kemudian pelaksanan kegiatan, dilanjutkan observasi pembelajaran dan terakhir analisis hasil terhadap metode yang digunakan. Metode yang ditempuh terbukti dapat meningkatkan kurangnya pemahaman mahasiswa Dalam pre-test, persentase tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa rata-rata 71,5 poin. Setelah diadakan kegiatan meningkat menjadi 81,6 poin, terjadi peningkatan sebesar 10,18 poin. Dalam pelaksanaan metode role play, jumlah tingkat kepahaman mahasiswa yaitu 25 orang kriteria tinggi, 10 orang kriteria cukup, 5 orang kriteria rendah dan 4 orang kriteria kurang.
Program Ekoliterasi sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Fokus Siswa Slow Learner di SDN 2 Sukowinangun Kabupaten Magetan
Authors: Tryanasari Dewi , Kartikasari HS Apri
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan fokus pada siswa slow learner di SDN 2 Sukowinangun Kabupaten Magetan. Akar masalah yang ditemukan dari hasil studi pendahuluan dan diskusi dengan guru adalah siswa slow learner menunjukkan perilaku yang sulit untuk fokus dengan  pembelajaran sebab kegiatan belajar di dalam kelas tidak memfasilitasi kelebihan energi sekaligus tidak memotivasi siswa slow learner untuk terlibat dalam pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu solusi yang dipilih dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan membuat program ekoliterasi yang berpusat pada memelihara tumbuhan dan hewan di kebun sekolah dan digabung dengan kegiatan membaca permulaan. Penelitian ini dirancang dengan rancangan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian tindakan yang dilangsungkan selama dua siklus. Siklus satu dilaksanakan selama satu bulan sedangkan siklus dua berlangsung selama dua bulan. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah lembar observasi perilaku ketidakfokusan siswa terhadap kegiatan pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pada akhir siklus dua bahwa ketidakfokusan siswa berkurang dari pra-siklus dengan laju rata-rata pengurangan 30 sampai 40%.
Penggunaan Bahan Ajar Leaflet Berbasis Qr Code dan Google Sites pada Materi Organ Pernapasan Manusia dan Hewan
Authors: Nur Haliza Siti , Sri Mujiwati Endang , Aziz Hunaifi Abdul
Published: April 2023

Bahan ajar merupakan alat bantu yang mampu digunakan seorang guru pada kegiatan pembelajaran dalam memberikan pemahaman kepada siswa terkait materi pelajaran dan berinovasi terhadap bahan ajar. Penelitian dilaksanakan untuk mengukur efektivitas dari leaflet sebagai bahan ajar yang berbasis Qr code dengan bantuan google sites. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode R&D (Research and Development). Adapun analisis penelitian melalui dua cara yaitu secara kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Penelitian ini menunjukan nilai rata-rata kevalidan yaitu 90%. Keefektifan bahan ajar dari hasil belajar siswa yaitu 87% dan kepraktisan yang di peroleh dari respon guru yaitu 94% dan siswa yaitu 95%.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar “TEMUAN” Berbasis Multimedia Interaktif Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rahmawati Novita Wahyu , Sahari Sutrisno , Zunaidah Farida Nurlaila
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini didasarkan pada hasil observasi dan wawancara yang dilakukan di SDN Tanjung bahwa pada saat proses pembelajaran IPA dengan materi sistem pencernaan pada manusia dan hewan, guru masih menggunakan bahan ajar yang ditetapkan oleh pemerintah (buku Tematik) tanpa menggunakan bahan ajar tambahan.  Selain itu, pada saat proses pembelajaran guru juga menggunakan metode ceramah dan tidak menggunakan media pembelajaran. Alhasil, siswa kurang terlibat dalam proses pembelajaran sehingga kurang memahami materi sistem pencernaan pada manusia dan hewan. Berdasarkan fakta tersebut, peneliti kemudian melakukan penelitian yang  bertujuan untuk mengetahui kevalidan, kepraktisan dan keefektifan bahan ajar “TEMUAN” berbasis multimedia interaktif siswa kelas V sekolah dasar pada mata pelajaran IPA. Model yang digunakan dalam penelitian pengembangan ini adalah ADDIE. Ada 5 tahapan yang dilakukan yaitu analysis, design, development, implementation, dan evaluation. Instrumen pengumpulan data penelitian yaitu angket validasi ahli media dan materi, angket kepraktisan respon guru dan siswa, serta tes berupa post-test. Hasil penelitian pada bahan ajar “TEMUAN” berbasis multimedia interaktif memperoleh skor 88%, sedangkan validasi ahli materi memperoleh skor 83% sangat valid. Angket respon siswa memperoleh presentase skor 86,6% dan angket respon guru memperoleh skor 92% yang menunjukkan bahwa bahan ajar “TEMUAN” berbasis multimedia interaktif termasuk dalam kategori sangat praktis. Hasil post-test memperoleh presentase skor 92,3% dan memenuhi kriteria efektif.
Editorial Commentary: Sex-Specific Differences in Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: DeFroda Steven , Choo Stephanie
Published: April 2023

Orthopedic injuries in female athletes continue to rise at a dramatic rate at every level of competition. This has sparked increased research interests into the pathoanatomy, epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes related to sex-specific differences involving ligament injuries, including ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries. However, most published research studies have been limited when evaluating for any sex-specific differences beyond anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.  Most UCL-related research, especially as it pertains to high level athletes, has occurred in the realm of professional baseball, a male-dominated sport.  While there are small reports of UCL injuries in females, these injuries are more common in women who participate in track and field (javelin), and gymnastics.  It is imperative for our orthopedic surgery community to continue to advance our understanding of sex-related differences in elbow UCL injuries to improve our injury understanding and ultimately help improve treatment and rehabilitation protocols for both male and female athletes with regards to different ligament injuries.
Social Inclusion of Unacompanied Migrant Children in Bulgaria – Challenges, Achievements and Alternatives
Authors: Racheva Daniela
Published: April 2023

The article examines the main problems accompanying unaccompanied migrant children on the way to their social inclusion in the Bulgarian and, respectively, in the European society. Taking into account the achievements of the Bulgarian governmental and non-governmental organizations in the care and protection of this numerous group of children, the author also presents some unresolved problems concerning the reception and integration of unaccompanied minor migrants in Bulgaria and offers his vision for alternative ways to solve them.
“Money Doesn’t Like Noise”
Authors: Kyei Emmanuel , Kwarteng Thomas Oduro , Jujugenia Wilson Awiah , Horsu Salomey , Essah-Ntiful Dora , Appiah Michael Kwame
Published: April 2023

Politicians create a political persona with their audience in mind, and their speeches are crafted to involve receivers in a promising future. They intentionally create a stream of ideas to engage the audience and arouse their emotions to make affective appeals. Using the frameworks of Hyland's Model of Metadiscourse and Aristotle's Rhetorical Persuasion Theory, the present study analysed Akufo Addo's address to the nation on October 30, 2022, when the country was facing economic difficulties. The study found that attitude markers, self-mentions, reader pronouns, and directives of metadiscourse markers are persuasively used in the data. The study concludes that Akufo Addo relied heavily on these metadiscourse markers to draw on pathos appeals, harmonise with the audience, and achieve the purpose of persuasion in the address. The findings of the study have implications for reflections on language and politics.
Simulation’s usage in training for dental trauma
Authors: Abdullah Shamima , Malik Ammar Abdullah , Rashid Muhammad Waqas , Ghaffar Muhammad Asad , Chauhdry Wajeeha , Manzoor Usman
Published: April 2023

Background and Aim: Majority of the dentists gain hands on experience in managing dental traumas after entering into the field practically leading to an overall limited exposure to dental trauma injuries before their graduation time. The present study aimed to assess the dental student’s perception regarding simulation based dental trauma training. Materials and Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study involved 80 dentistry students at a Tertiary Care teaching institute of Lahore, Pakistan. A questionnaire based survey was done on final year dentistry students to answer the questions regarding their experience of simulated trauma splinting. Prior to this simulation-based practice, all participants were given a 60-minute lecture on oral trauma damage, followed by post-training questions. All the students completed simulated treatment using orthodontic wire, twist flex wire, nylon fishing line, and powermesh as splints. The glass ionomer cement and composite resin were bonding materials used. A 5-point Likert scale was used for post-training questions and answers. Results: Out of the 80 dental students, there were 46 (57.5%) male and 34 (42.5%) female students. The incidence of students who agreed and strongly agreed to their learning assisted by simulated trauma practice were 46.3% (n=37) and 33.8% (n=27) respectively.
Women’s empowerment and current contraceptive use among married women in Punjab
Authors: Saeed Hafiza Ayesha , Rahim Yasir , Rahman Tanzeel Ul , Siddiqa Ayesha , Khanam Aasiya
Published: April 2023

Background: It is well-known fact that less empowered married women have less uptake of contraception. Indicators of women’s empowerment and demographic characteristics have strong influence on current use of contraceptive methods. The core objective of this paper is to assess the relationship between the indicators of women’s empowerment (women’s participation in household decision making, ownership of assets and control over her income) and current contraceptive use. Methods and Materials: In the PDHS2017-18, 10825 married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) were covered in the province of Punjab, Province. Association between indicators of women’s empowerment and current contraceptive use are showed by using descriptive analysis, Cross-tabulation and Chi-Square test. Multi-variate binary logistic regression is performed to assess the net effect of indicators of women’s empowerment and background characteristics on the current use of contraceptive methods. Results: Results show that women’s empowerment is a recognized tool to improve the current use of contraceptive. It is also observed that women who have not participation in household decision making, women who have not ownership of any assets and women who have not control over own income have less use of any contraceptive methods.
E-WALLET USAGE TO PAY ZAKAT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG MALAYSIAN’S POLYTECHNIC LECTURERS
Authors: Abu Bakar Faizan Maisarah
Published: April 2023

The World Health Organization's (WHO) physical separation policy has advised consumers to participate in contactless activities, including financial transactions. As the COVID-19 pandemic worsen, governments worldwide are promoting contactless payments. They are worried that the COVID-19 virus might be transmitted through cash. This has encouraged the using of e-wallet. Unlike the previous studies, this study contributes to the literature by combining the expanded Technology of Acceptance Theory (TAM) and the Fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19S) to identify the factors influencing the usage of e-wallets to pay zakat during the COVID-19 pandemic among the lecturers at Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah in Selangor, Malaysia. Data are collected by means of questionnaire and by using random sampling, the total number of respondents is 274. Data are analysed using PLS-SEM. Evidence suggests zakat institutional support, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use all influence e-wallet adoption for zakat payments. Intentions also play a role in the usage of e-wallet systems for zakat payments. Unfortunately, perceived risks and fear of COVID-19 do not trigger respondents to use e-wallet in zakat payment during the pandemic. This is due to the higher vaccination rate among Malaysian and mostly because the respondent is in the coping phase where they are trying to live with the fact that COVID-19 is everywhere. For this reason, zakat organisations must strengthen their marketing and promotional efforts. To make clients feel safe, zakat institutions must reduce risk factors, such as ensuring that e-wallet payments function seamlessly. To encourage future zakat payments, e-wallet platform’s provider must enhance their reputations, services, and advertising.
Respuesta clínica y bioquímica al manejo de macroprolactinomas en hombres latinoamericanos, Cali, Colombia y la Habana, Cuba
Authors: Abreu-Lomba Alín , Rivera-Martínez Wilfredo Antonio , Zambrano José , Hernández-Yero José A. , Triana Pablo Andrés , Muñoz-Lombo Jenny Patricia , Bedoya Joaqui Vanessa , Castaño-Cifuentes Orlando , Buitrago Gómez Nathalia
Published: April 2023

Introducción: los prolactinomas son los tumores hipofisiarios productores más comunes en la práctica clínica. Aunque son más comunes en mujeres, en hombres su comportamiento es distinto, más agresivo y con una respuesta al tratamiento farmacológico incierta.
Objetivo: describir las características clínicas y bioquímicas, y la respuesta al tratamiento farmacológico y quirúrgico de un grupo de hombres con macroprolactinomas invasivos.
Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio de cohorte retrospectivo con los datos clínicos de hombres con diagnóstico de macroprolactinomas invasivos de la Clínica de Enfermedades Hipofisiarias del Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología en Habana, Cuba y de la Clínica Imbanaco en Cali, Colombia (2022-2017), con un rango de edad entre 10-80 años. Se realizó un análisis de las características demográficas, clínicas, signos, síntomas, perfil bioquímico hormonal, imágenes por resonancia magnética de la anatomía de la región hipotálamo-hipofisaria y tratamiento médico y quirúrgico. Se estimaron proporciones y medidas de tendencia central por medio de análisis univariado. Se comparó los dos tipos de tratamiento con las pruebas T de student o Kruskal Wallis.
Resultados: se analizaron 30 hombres, la edad media fue 44±13,8 años; 5,2 ±4,1 años de evolución de la enfermedad; 96 % presentaron cefalea, 80 % hipopituitarismo. La prolactina sérica inicial media fue 487?g/L. Se realizó tratamiento con cirugía más agonistas de dopamina en el 53 %, con una disminución del 86 % y 96 % en la prolactina sérica a los 6 y 12 meses, respectivamente; mientras que los pacientes que recibieron agonistas de la dopamina tuvieron una disminución del 71 % y 95 % en la prolactina sérica a los 6 y 12 meses, respectivamente. Inicialmente los pacientes con tratamiento quirúrgico obtuvieron una mayor reducción del tamaño tumoral, pero no hubo diferencias al año de seguimiento.
Conclusión: el tratamiento combinado con cirugía más agonistas de dopaminérgicos no tuvo una mayor reducción los niveles de prolactina durante el primer año de tratamiento, independiente del tamaño tumoral. En pacientes hombres con macroprolactinomas invasivos el tratamiento farmacológico con agonistas de la dopamina es el tratamiento de elección de primera línea.
Estética da ferocidade
Authors: Ferreira Rafael Leopoldo Antonio dos Santos
Published: April 2023

Neste ensaio, procuro desenvolver a noção de estética da ferocidade. Para isso, primeiramente, busco me relacionar criticamente com alguns elementos da Escola de Frankfurt e dos Estudos Queer. A respeito da primeira escola de pensamento, reflito sobre o teórico Herbert Marcuse. Diante de Marcuse, é possível compreender – já na década de 1960 – uma valorização dos saberes minoritários, da produção de novas formas de subjetividade, de uma positivação das sexualidades ditas perversas e, também, a valorização das utopias que se pode chamar de subalternas. A respeito da segunda escola de pensamento – os Estudos Queer –, é possível encontrar muitas semelhanças com o pensamento de Marcuse, mas penso que o queer evoca uma experiência de desestruturação dos processos normativos, ou ainda de determinadas ontologias. Nesse sentido, o que direciono para uma estética da ferocidade seria a compreensão do queer como uma experiência de implosão dos processos normativos, mas, também, de uma explosão do Simbólico via pulsão de morte.
Normas de gênero e normas jurídicas
Authors: Vidal Júlia , Devaroop Pereira Matos Jailane
Published: April 2023

Apoiado no Manifesto Contrasexual de Paul Preciado, o artigo objetiva analisar a relação entre normas de gênero e normas jurídicas à luz dos estudos no campo de gênero e sexualidade, bem como os efeitos dessa dupla normação nos corpos que escapam. O trabalho sugere que normas jurídicas e normas de gênero não se estranham porque a maneira com a qual construímos nosso acesso epistêmico do mundo está alicerçada em verdades hierárquicas, binárias e dicotômicas que ambas reiteram e legitimam. Nesse sentido, busca-se pensar a dildotopia com uma ameça epistêmica a desestabilizar tais lócus de saber nomardos.
Fidelidade à verdade
Authors: Livingston Alexander , Lima Bárbara Nascimento de
Published: April 2023

Mohandas Gandhi é o criador de mitos mais influente e o teórico mais original da desobediência civil. Como editor de jornal na África do Sul, ele narrou suas experiências com satyagraha traçando paralelos com nobres precedentes históricos, dentre os quais os mais duradouros foram Sócrates e Henry David Thoreau. A genealogia que Gandhi inventou nesses anos se tornou a pedra angular das narrativas liberais contemporâneas de desobediência civil como uma tradição contínua de apelo consciencioso que vai de Sócrates a King e Rawls. Uma consequência dessa canonização contemporânea da narrativa de Gandhi, no entanto, foi obscurecer a crítica radical da violência que originalmente a motivou. Este ensaio se baseia no relato de Edward Said sobre a teoria da viagem para desestabilizar o mito da doutrina que se formou em torno da desobediência civil. Ao colocar a genealogia de Gandhi no contexto de sua crítica da civilização moderna, bem como seu encontro formativo (embora muitas vezes esquecido) com o movimento sufragista feminino britânico, ele reconstrói a noção paradoxal de Gandhi de que a ação política sacrificial é a expressão mais completa do autogoverno. Para Gandhi, Sócrates e Thoreau exemplificam a desobediência civil como uma prática destemida de fidelidade à verdade, profundamente em desacordo com as concepções liberais de desobediência como fidelidade à lei.
A case of Fournier’s gangrene caused by Rothia dentocariosa
Authors:   Department of İnfectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Kadirli State Hospital, Osmaniye, Turkey, Önder Taylan , Alkan Sevil ,   Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Medicine, Çanakkale, Turkey, Tezcan Seyhan ,   Department of Urology, Vezirköprü State Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
Published: April 2023

We report a case of Fournier's gangrene rescued by debridement. A 40-year-old male patient had a 2x2 cm draining ulcer and 1x2 cm necrotic area in the scrotum for about a month. The patient was diagnosed with Fournier's gangrene. Septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation were absent. Computed tomography scan showed soft tissue gas in the scrotum but no gas in the retroperitoneal space or abdominal wall. Debridement was performed. Gangrene of the scrotum and necrosis of the testicle was also seen. Rothia dentocariosa was isolated in extracted wound cultures. He was saved after debridement and administration of strong antibiotics. This is the first case of Fournier's gangrene caused by R. dentocariosa in the available literature.
LITERASI TIK PADA MASYARAKAT PEDESAAN DI ERA GLOBALISASI
Authors: Haryati  , Ginanjar
Published: April 2023

Perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi merupakan salah satu bentuk kehadiran era globalisasi. Semakin cepat perkembangannya, semakin mudah bagi seseorang untuk mengakses informasi. Namun, ketimpangan perkembangan teknologi dapat dirasakan di tempat-tempat yang akses internetnya sulit, seperti di Desa Ciakar. Dengan penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini dapat melihat pandangan masyarakat Desa Ciakar dalam menghadapi perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi. Perkembangan TIK saat ini sangat dibutuhkan tidak hanya di kota tetapi juga di desa, karena literasi TIK memberikan banyak manfaat baik di bidang ekonomi, sosial, budaya, politik dan sebagainya. Sehingga perkembangan TIK ini.
MEMBANGUN KONSEP DIRI MELALUI KOMUNIKASI SOSIAL DI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Arribowo  , Tanjung Sanyo
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan konsep diri melalui komunikasi sosial pada masyarakat Desa Cikondang Kota Sumedang. Penelitian ini mencoba mendeskripsikan konsep diri melalui komunikasi sosial dalam sudut pandang masyarakat. Dengan melihat kualitas hidup yang dialami oleh masyarakat Desa Cikondang dapat diketahui aspek apa saja yang dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik wawancara kepada dua orang yang berbeda usia, satu laki-laki berinisial MY yang masih remaja dan satu perempuan berinisial AW yang sudah tua. Teknik wawancara dilakukan secara tidak terstruktur dengan menggunakan pedoman wawancara, proses wawancara informal satu kali dengan durasi rata-rata 30 menit. Wawancara dilakukan di rumah sesuai dengan subjek' kesediaannya untuk diwawancarai. Kedua mata kuliah ini menjelaskan sedikit tentang cara-cara membangun konsep diri seperti, bagaimana menerapkan konsep diri dalam proses perencanaan, bagaimana menerapkan konsep diri dalam proses implementasi dan bagaimana menerapkan konsep diri dalam proses penilaian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa proses pembentukan konsep diri melalui komunikasi sosial di Desa Cikondang Kota Sumedang mengacu pada perencanaan, pelaksanaan, penilaian dan langkah-langkah yang notabene melalui teori-teori yang diterapkan oleh masyarakat.
Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health of the Health Care Workers: A Cross sectional Study at Sher- E- Bangla Medical College Hospital, Barishal
Authors: Akter Layla Azmin , Md. Nazrul Islam Md. Nazrul Islam , Khan Arif-uz-zaman
Published: April 2023

The world is passing through and is being challenged by the emergence of a novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus (SARS-Cov-2). The World Health Organization (WHO) proclaimed the 2019 Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) an international public health emergency on January 30, 2020. (WHO). A structured questionnaire was used to conduct a cross-sectional study. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used as the two instruments to assess the symptoms of anxiety and depression in HCWs. Inferential statistics like the independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient were used to examine the relationship between general psychological impact and socio-demographic factors. Descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to describe the socio-demographic characteristics. The age varied from 30-55 years, with a mean of 34.92 (SD=6.65). More than half (53.3%) of the respondents were Muslims, and the majority (84.8%) of them were female. The average GAD7 score was 2.65 (SD:.76). The findings showed that only 18.5 respondents had been diagnosed with severe depression, whereas 50% of respondents scored as having moderate levels of anxiety. The average GAD7 score was 2.65 (SD:.76). As mental health issues were strongly related to all the mental health outcomes, more than half of the health workers experienced depression and only a few reported generalized anxieties at work. More anxious than other healthcare professionals were nurses. By emphasizing these things, it is advised that health workers can improve their mental health.
Social Dilemmas and Institutional Solutions to Promote Cooperation
Authors:   , Jin Shuxian
Published: April 2023

Cooperation plays a critical role in enabling human societies to address collective challenges. However, conflicts may arise between individual and collective interests, impeding the success of collaborative efforts and affecting the choice of solutions to these challenges. Researchers across various disciplines have studied institutional solutions to promote cooperation and resolve these recurring conflicts. The present dissertation attempts to contribute to our understanding of the effectiveness of different solutions and the emergence of institutional solutions in situations that exhibit varying patterns of conflicting interests. Chapter 2 utilized a meta-analytic approach to investigate the impact of various institutional rules on cooperation. In Chapter 3, the influence of conflicting interests on cooperation, beliefs, norms, and choice for sanctioning institutions were examined through an online experiment. Finally, Chapter 4 investigated age-related differences in experiencing personal costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, displaying prosocial COVID-19 responses, and supporting institutional solutions in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, a pressing collective action problem. The current findings suggest that stronger conflicting interests were associated with negative outcomes, such as decreased levels of cooperation, beliefs about others' cooperation, and normative expectations of cooperation. Communication opportunities and sanctioning mechanisms were identified as the most effective and robust solutions for promoting cooperation. However, our findings did not support the idea that conflicting interests influenced the establishment of a sanctioning institution to promote cooperation. Taken together, solving challenges that contain a conflict of interests requires identifying the magnitude of conflict, and applying effective institutional solutions including incentives (for sanctioning) and communication. Future work needs to better model the variation of interdependent situations alongside different dimensions and across ecological conditions, and examine how effective institutional solutions emerge to address challenges across contexts.
Acquisition of Drug-Resistant Bacteria: Role of Gastric Acid Suppression
Authors:   , Willems Roelof Paulus Johannes
Published: April 2023

Over the past decades, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become increasingly prevalent, posing a significant threat to public health. Although classic risk factors are well-established, the potential risk associated with proton pump inhibitors has received little attention, despite the long-standing theory that the acidity of the stomach is a first line of defense of the host against enteric bacterial disease. In part I of this thesis we investigate the role of gastric acid suppression as a risk factor for the acquisition of multidrug-resistant micro-organisms, with a focus on (extended spectrum beta-lactamases) ESBL-producing Enterobacterales. In addition, in part II of this thesis, we (1) aimed to determine the risk of infection in patients colonized with multidrug-resistant bacteria and (2) studied the composition of the microbiota and associated metabolome in carriers and non-carriers of ESBL-producing E. coli.
Infrastructure, institutions and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: New evidence using the CS-ARDL approach
Authors: Ogbaro Eyitayo Oyewunmi , Aluko Bayode , Adeoye Julius Olaniyi
Published: April 2023

This study examined the interactive effect of infrastructure and quality of institutions on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa over the period 1996 and 2020 using the Cross-Sectional-Autoregressive Distributed Lag estimator. This was with a view to providing additional macroeconomic evidence that is specific to the SSA region on the response of economic growth to infrastructure development contingent on the quality of the underlying institutions. Annual data on variables such as real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, fixed telephone subscriptions, mobile cellular subscriptions, electric power consumption, improved water source, improved sanitation facilities, gross capital formation per capita, labour force, urbanisation ratio, land area and population density were obtained from the World Bank Development Indicators (WDI) of the World Bank, 2021 edition. Also, data on institutional quality variables, namely, control of corruption, government effectiveness, political stability and absence of violence/terrorism, regulatory quality, rule of law, as well as voice and accountability were sourced from the World Governance Indicators (WDI) also of the World Bank, 2021 edition. Results showed that the per capita convergence holds true for countries in SSA in the long run, while it does not hold in the short run. The findings also revealed that infrastructure does not independently lead to economic growth in SSA when the role of institutions is not considered. This implies that any improvement in the stock of infrastructure will promote growth only when it is complemented with strong institutions. The study concluded that countries with weak institutions do not benefit maximally from infrastructure development policies as weak institutions constrain the efficient use of infrastructure assets.
DIÁLOGOS SOBRE SANEAMENTO: UMA AÇÃO DE EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL PARA E COM A TEKOA VY’A
Authors: Franco Rodrigo de Pinho , Müller Alyne , Neis Lívia , Cobelo Bruna , Magri Maria Elisa , Belli Filho Paulo , Mohedano Rodrigo de Almeida
Published: April 2023

Os povos indígenas compartilham um quadro de injustiça deflagrado pela privação do acesso a direitos humanos fundamentais. De maneira geral, no Brasil, as aldeias estão expostas ao consumo de água contaminada e a dejetos humanos sem tratamento. Nesta escrita, sistematizamos as ações do ano 1 do projeto de extensão Saneamento Ambiental em Aldeia de Santa Catarina de março a dezembro de 2022. Através do estudo de diários de campo, relatórios e atas, dividimos nossa reflexão sobre a ação em 4 momentos: O caminhar da pesquisa-ação; A Reserva Indígena Tekoa Vy'a; O monitoramento da salubridade ambiental; e Alguns aprendizados obtidos. Notamos que nos quatro pontos analisados, salvo os resultados da última amostragem que se enquadrou dentro da Portaria GM/MS nº 888/2021, a água é de boa qualidade, porém não é potável. Concluímos, portanto, que sanear um território indígena somente logrará êxito, quando aplicado de modo a compreender as dinâmicas locais. Assim, usar de uma abordagem sensível nas ações sanitárias as aproximam da promoção da saúde.
ACESSO À JUSTIÇA DIANTE DO DIREITO GLOBAL E DOS OBJETIVOS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL PREVISTOS NA AGENDA 2030
Authors: Spessatto Jane Mara , Mottin Katuscio , Cescon Vanessa
Published: April 2023

Democratizar o acesso à justiça apresenta-se como um desafio mundial,  especialmente nos países em desenvolvimento onde ações são necessárias para incluir, ampliar e tornar mais efetiva a prestação jurisdicional. Para tanto a problemática do artigo gira em torno dos principais entraves que dificultam o acesso à justiça diante do fenômeno da globalização, apresenta-se como objetivo geral abordar o acesso à justiça no âmbito do Direito Global e especificamente verificar o cumprimento pelo Estado Brasileiro das diretrizes estabelecidas pela Agenda 2030 da ONU. Quanto à natureza, a pesquisa realizada é básica e de objetivo exploratório, com a utilização do método dedutivo, através da leitura e fichamento de livros, artigos, legislações e notícias para fundamentar a investigação e com isso alcançar o objetivo final, cujo resultado é exposto exclusivamente em forma de textos.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA PARTICIPAÇÃO POPULAR PARA A EFICÁCIA DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS
Authors: Spessatto Jane Mara , Mottin Katuscio , Cescon Vanessa
Published: April 2023

Este estudo teve como objetivo principal compreender como ocorre a participação da sociedade na definição, planejamento e execução das Políticas Públicas, e analisar os critérios que definem a adoção do Orçamento Participativo pelas Administrações Públicas. Definiu-se como objetivos específicos: conceituar Políticas Públicas; definir participação popular; conhecer o modelo de Orçamento Participativo adotado pelo Município de Porto Alegre/RS; e analisar os principais critérios que definem a adoção do OP pelas Administrações Públicas. No procedimento da pesquisa o método utilizado foi o levantamento bibliográfico, cujos recursos constaram de livros, artigos e documentos científicos, disponíveis na forma impressa e digital. Na abordagem do problema a pesquisa caracterizou-se como exploratória, onde, por meio de fichamentos e análise de conteúdo do material coletado, buscou-se descortinar as questões levantadas.
Study-Related Migration from a Post-Soviet Unrecognized State: The Case of Moldovan Ethnics from the Transnistrian Region
Authors: ȘERPI Mihaela
Published: April 2023

This article aims to present a comprehensive analysis of study-related migration of Moldovan ethnics from the Transnistrian region, also known as a post-Soviet unrecognized entity. The Transnistrian region is a narrow strip of land located between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, which is affected by massive migration flows. The young people of the Transnistrian region are inclined to migrate permanently to neighbouring countries and Western EU member states. Nevertheless, the phenomenon of migration from the disputed land is an under-researched topic. Therefore, this study aims to determine the particularities of this phenomenon, the main root causes and the perception of students concerning studies abroad, life in a disputed territory, and the impact of the unresolved status issue. The research is based on a two-pronged approach in order to determine the complexity and the magnitude of study-related migration. It presents the results of 20 semi-structured interviews conducted with students who graduated from Moldovan-administered Latin-script schools and it analyses the data provided by Transnistrian and Moldovan institutions. A special attention is given to graduates of Romanian language schools because their decision to migrate is influenced by a more diverse combination of push and pull factors.
Not #MeToo: The Seduction Community’s Nice Guys, Bad Apples, False Allegations and Anxiety
Authors: CRĂCIUN Mihaela
Published: April 2023

This paper explores the Dutch seduction community in an effort to understand how its members’ inter-subjective frameworks relate to wider issue of sexual violence. Part of the men’s rights movement, the seduction community is a transnational, self-help community aiming at empowering men who are “deficient” at social skills and particularly at successfully “picking up” women. The embodiment of masculinity is central to this rule-based, essentialist framing of sexuality and attraction in which men aim at instrumentally influencing sexual interactions in a quest to regain control and felt lost power over intimate relations. Sexual success becomes a token of manhood that not only helps “socially awkward heterosexual men” climb up the social ladder of masculinities but also one that promises soothing of anxieties and mastering of emotions. Based on twelve qualitative interviews of the Dutch seduction community’s members, this paper examines how its members frame their involvement with pickup in light of the anti-sexual harassment activism represented by MeToo. The paper argues that the community resorts to an intertwining of two complementary discursive frameworks: hegemonic masculinity versus victim power, emphasizing what scholars have called hybrid masculinity.
Системні проблеми цифровізації національної економіки України
Authors: Якушко І. В.
Published: April 2023

У статті розглянуто окремі аспекти цифровізації національної економіки в частині виокремлення та систематизації базових системних проблем забезпечення стабільного та прискореного розвитку цифрової економіки в Україні. Для проведення дослідження було використано спектр наукових методів, а саме: контент-аналіз, узагальнення, абстрагування, систематизація. У результаті було виокремлено основні перешкоди, які стримують цифровізацію національної економіки, які були поділені на такі групи: економічні, інституційні, інституціональні та інфраструктурні. Результати дослідження засвідчили, що значна кількість основних проблем, які деструктивно впливають на процеси цифровізації економічних відносин, пов’язані з ефективністю роботи органів державної влади, якістю державної політики у сфері цифровізації. Встановлено, що окремі з виявлених перешкод є об’єктивними й виникають у результаті складних макроекономічних та соціальних трансформацій, і нівелювати їхній вплив складно в короткостроковій перспективі.
Наукові засади розвитку механізму державного регулювання інфраструктури цифрової економіки
Authors: Котелевець Д. О.
Published: April 2023

Забезпечити подальший активний розвиток процесів цифровізації в країні не можливо без розбудови інфраструктури цифрової економіки, що вимагає трансформації механізму державного регулювання її розвитку.  Для реалізації дослідження використано метод контент-аналізу, методи порівняння, абстрагування та системно-структурного підходу. Поглиблено теоретичні положення механізму державного регулювання розвитку інфраструктури цифрової економіки, визначено його базові компоненти. Результати аналізу тенденцій функціонування такого механізму дозволили констатувати необхідність його удосконалення, що, запропоновано здійснити через розширення його принципів такими: принцип стратегічного регулювання та принцип системно-детермінованого регулювання. Практичне впровадження даних принципів у процес зміни зазначеного механізму дозволить покращити ефективність функціонування такого механізму, створити сприятливі та стабільні умови для розвитку інфраструктури  цифрової економіки.
A COMPARISON OF CUTTING -EDGE WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
Authors:   SRI KRISHNA ARTS AND CIENCE COLLEGE,COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU, INDIA., KAVISELVAN K
Published: April 2023

In this digital world people are adopting wireless communication as it lower the power consumption,increases data rate and low range communication through n number of users. Communication systems can be wired or wireless, using guided or unguided communication media. In wired technology, information is communicated or transmitted over media such as coaxial cable, twisted pair cable, or fiber optic links (also called guided media). Directs propagation from one point to another. Wireless technology uses electromagnetic waves, such as radio frequencies, infrared rays, and satellites, to communicate or transmit information through free space (the air) and direct its propagation from one point to another. This study focuses on wireless technology elements, types, benefits, and drawbacks, as well as a literature analysis on numerous applications and advancements in wireless technology and systems. In addition, a comparison of various forms of wireless technology based on numerous aspects and qualities was examined. KEYWORDS: Wireless technology, Communication medium, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wireless protocols.
DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, M HARIPRASANTH
Published: April 2023

Drone technology has become increasingly popular in recent years, with applications ranging from photography and videography to delivery services. This paper outlines the development of a custom-built drone, focusing on the design and implementation of the hardware, software, and communication systems. The proposed drone will be capable of autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance, and will be equipped with a variety of sensors and cameras. Additionally, the paper will discuss the components required for a successful flight, and the considerations that must be taken into account when designing a drone. Finally, the paper will address the implications of the proposed drone, including potential safety and security issues.
RAILWAY TRACK MONITORING SYSTEM
Authors: Journal ISJEM
Published: April 2023

In India rail transport occupies a prominent position in providing the necessary transport infrastructure to sustain. needs of a rapidly growing economy. Today, India possesses the fourth largest railway network in the world. However, in terms of the reliability and safety parameters, we have not yet reached truly global standards. The main problem about a railway analysis is detection of cracks in the structure. If these deficiencies are not controlled at early stages, they might lead to a number of derailments resulting in a heavy loss of life and property. This system proposes a cost-effective solution to the problem of railway track crack detection utilizing IR (Slot sensor) assembly tracks the exact location of faulty track which then mended immediately so that many lives will be saved Key Words: Slot sensor, IR Transmitter and IR Receiver, light, lasers,
BIG MART SALES PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Nandha Engineering College-Erode- 638052, Tamilnadu,  India., Saranya R
Published: April 2023

This project aimed to improve the sales forecasting abilities of Big Mart, a popular retail chain, by creating a predictive analytics model using machine learning algorithms such as XG Boost, linear regression, and time series methods. By analysing historical sales data, the model enabled Big Mart to optimise inventory levels and reduce carrying costs, while also identifying opportunities to improve sales and profitability by adjusting pricing strategies. The use of an interactive dashboard provided decision-makers with real-time access to data on sales success metrics, facilitating data- driven choices that increased revenue. The study demonstrates how machine learning and data analytics can enhance the retail sector's growth and profitability, and its findings are expected to be of great value to retail industry decision-makers. Future research may explore additional algorithms and datasets to further improve the accuracy and effectiveness of sales forecasting. Keywords: Revenue optimization, Linear Regression, XG Boost, Data Visualization.
A STUDY ON FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY & CYBER SECURITY IN INDIA
Authors:   Jain (Deemed-to-be University) - Center for Management Studies -  Bangalore, INDIA, Rai Dr. Supriya
Published: April 2023

Financial technology, or fintech, is a rapidly growing industry that has revolutionized the financial services sector in recent years. With the rise of fintech, traditional banking practices have been challenged, and new and innovative solutions have emerged. Cybersecurity threats have increased in frequency and sophistication, and the financial sector is one of the prime targets of cyber attackers. Fintech companies, in particular, face unique cybersecurity challenges due to the large amounts of sensitive data they handle. The potential consequences of a cybersecurity breach can be severe, including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. This research paper examines the relationship between financial technology - fintech and cybersecurity. Fintech is an emerging industry that has revolutionized the financial services sector, providing innovative and convenient solutions to customers. However, with the increasing reliance on technology, there are growing concerns over cybersecurity risks and threats. The study reviews the evolution of Fintech and its growing importance in the financial industry, as well as the need for effective cybersecurity measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of financial data. It also aims to explore the intersection between fintech and cybersecurity, focusing on the challenges and opportunities that arise when using fintech services. The paper investigates the vulnerabilities and risks associated with fintech, including data breaches, fraud, and cyber-attacks. It examines the various technologies and tools used by fintech companies to mitigate these risks, such as encryption, firewalls, and biometrics. The findings of this research will contribute to the understanding of the current state of cybersecurity in the fintech industry and the measures that can be taken to enhance cybersecurity. Moreover, the research analyzes the regulatory landscape of the fintech industry and the measures taken by regulators to ensure the security and International Scientific Journal of Engineering and Management ISSN: 2583-6129 Volume: 02 Issue: 04 | April – 2023 DOI: 10.55041/ISJEM00350 www.isjem.com An International Scholarly || Multidisciplinary || Open Access || Indexing in all major Database & Metadata © 2023, ISJEM (All Rights Reserved) | www.isjem.com | Page 2 privacy of customer data. It discusses the role of government agencies in regulating the fintech industry and safeguarding against cyber threats. Finally, the paper provides insights into the global view and future of fintech and cybersecurity, including the potential for emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance security measure KETWORDS: Fintech, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Finance, Stakeholders
The Use of Information Technology in Environmental Management: The Case of Brazilian Amazon Forest
Authors: Pereira Rodrigo M. , S. Júnior Celso Vila Nova de , Moreira Tito Belchior S.
Published: April 2023

In the mid 2000´s the Brazilian Government introduced a new environmental policy to reduce deforestation in the “Plan for Prevention and Control of Legal Amazon Deforestation”, (PPCDAM). With 14 years of track record, heavily relying on technological innovation, the policy is nowadays considered a major example of success in the overall war waged against the deforestation of tropical rainforests. In this paper we quantify this success. The results suggest that the policy not only had a direct effect of reducing deforestation, but also rendered deforestation less sensitive to fluctuations in the Amazon commodity production, which can be considered our academic contribution to this paper. We also perform a counterfactual exercise, estimating the levels of deforestation that would have been registered, had the policy not existed. We estimate that the plan saved a total of 196 thousand square kilometers of forest between 2005 and 2015, corresponding to almost twice the total amount of deforestation observed during this period, and 4.9% of the entire Brazilian Amazon Forest.