bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Thermal Comfort and Overheating Risks in A Social Housing Prototype: As Built Versus Retrofit Scenarios
Authors: Basaly Lucienne , Hashemi Arman , Elsharkawy Heba , Newport Darryl , Badawy Nancy
Published: July 2024

Climate change has highlighted the importance of thermal comfort and its health-related outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable members of society living in social housing. Due to their vulnerable living conditions, low-income people are more exposed to negative outcomes of overheating and cold indoor temperatures in buildings. Previous studies suggest that there is a significant risk of overheating in retrofitted buildings both for the current and future weather scenarios. The UK government has introduced new building regulations to assess and limit the risk of overheating in new buildings; however, there is still a need to assess and improve conditions for existing and retrofitted properties. This study aims to evaluate the effect of retrofit strategies on thermal comfort and the risk of overheating in social housing under current and future climatic conditions. A typical case study building was simulated in DesignBuilder to assess thermal comfort conditions for upgraded building fabric to Part L of the UK building regulations and Passive House standards. The summer results were analyzed according to CIBSE TM59 while the Predicted Mean Vote index (PMV) was used for winter analysis. Findings revealed that the south-facing bedrooms are most exposed to overheating.  Risk of overheating significantly increased for the future weather scenarios by up to 10 times while winter thermal comfort improved for the retrofitted scenarios.
The Role of Organisational Culture and Structure in Data-driven Green Policy and Decision-making
Authors: Van der Merwe Laetitia , Davey Calayde
Published: July 2024

The study explores how organizational structure and culture in the South African property sector influence decision-making on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges and Green Policy development. It hypothesized that traditional hierarchical structures and non-participative cultures hinder digitalization, impairing data collection essential for informed ESG decisions. In contrast, participative cultures and modern or matrix structures facilitate data-driven insights, expediting ESG and Green Policy advancements.
Qualitative methods, including unstructured in-depth interviews with key decision-makers across various sectors (listed companies, commercial developers, financiers, real estate agencies), alongside interviews with digital application developers, provided perspectives on organizational impacts. A systematic literature review supplemented the data. Thematic content analysis of the data revealed traditional structures and cultures complicate decision-making, impede digital transformation, and delay ESG and Green Policy implementation. Conversely, participative cultures and modern structures streamline data-driven decision-making processes, promoting ESG and Green Policy progress.
The findings highlight opportunities for traditional organizations to enhance structures and cultures, removing barriers to digitalization and accelerating ESG and Green Policy initiatives. This study underscores the critical role of organization dynamics in fostering sustainability within the built environment, emphasizing digital transformation's importance in driving positive environmental and social outcomes.
Impact of virtual environments on learning binary inorganic compounds
Authors: Alvia-Giler Yomira Belén , Zambrano-Ferrín Homero Antonio , Mera-Santos Carlos Andrés , Vera-Rosado Lenin Adrián
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the research was to determine the effectiveness of virtual environments in learning binary inorganic compounds at the BGU level of the “San Isidro” Educational Unit. For this purpose, the research had a quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out through knowledge tests on the students (control and experimental group). The results obtained showed that at the control group level a mean of 3.86 was calculated, showing a standard deviation of 1.509 and a mean standard error of 0.302. On the other hand, the calculation showed that, for the experimental group, a mean of 4.46, a standard deviation of 1.576 and a mean standard error of 0.384 were calculated, which indicated that there was no significant difference between both groups when evaluating their knowledge Finally, as a conclusion, the importance of incorporating the “Virtual Quimi Project” project into the teaching activity, whose fundamental purpose is to introduce virtual environments oriented to the learning of binary inorganic compounds. In this sense, the main contribution that the research offers is to ensure that the teaching-learning process of this subject is more affective and effective for the teacher.
LITERATURE REVIEW: PERANAN ACAULOSPORA TERHADAP PENYERAPAN FOSFOR PADA AKAR TANAMAN SINGKONG
Authors: Khastini Rida Oktorida , Avilia Alma , Salsabila Nuriana , Febrianty Rafiony Eka , Aisy Rihadatul , Frandista Saniyyah Cinta
Published: July 2024

Mycorrhiza is a form of mutualistic symbiosis between plant roots (rhiza) and fungi (mykes). Plants will get various kinds of nutrients, especially phosphorus (P) from their mycorrhiza, while mycorrhiza will get carbon (C) from plants. Phosphorus is a macro nutrient that plants must have. Phosphorus has important functions in plants, namely during respiration, photosynthesis, energy transport, energy storage, cell enlargement, cell division, as well as processes within plants, stimulating plant root development and germination. Mycorrhiza is grouped into three types, namely ectendomycorrhiza, ectomycorrhiza, and endomycorrhiza. This journal review uses the SLR or Systematic Literature Review method with the aim of knowing the meaning of mycorrhiza, characteristics, enzymes that play a role, the mechanism of phosphorus absorption in mycorrhiza, mycorrhizal colonization, and mycorrhizal symbiosis in cassava plants. This article discusses mycorrhiza, one of the mycorrhizal genera, namely Acaulospora, which is included in the endomycorrhiza or Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM). The spores are characterized by a brownish yellow color and a rough surface like orange peel. The phosphatase enzyme is produced by Acaulospora hyphae. This enzyme helps increase the amount of P nutrients that are useful for plants by releasing the fixation of P nutrients from Al, Fe, and Ca in the soil, so that phosphate elements are available to plants.
PENGARUH TAMBAK SILVOFISHERY TERHADAP SIFAT FISIK TANAH MANGROVE SEBAGAI LAHAN KONSERVASI DAERAH MUARA SUNGAI BOGOWONTO KULON PROGO DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Faezatiy Lulu'Ayu , Mulyanto Djoko , Nurcholis Mohammad
Published: July 2024

The Bogowonto River estuary is a coastal area in the open water category because it faces the Indian Ocean directly, it has high wave energy, which will cause erosion and abrasion, and the presence of mangrove and pond ecosystems (silvofishery) can support the development of coastal areas as conservation land. So it is necessary to conduct research to examine the influence of soil physical properties on silvofishing and determine the types of mangroves in the Bogowonto River estuary area. The method used was a survey, where soil samples were tested at the Yogyakarta BPTP Laboratory and the Yogyakarta "Veteran" National Development University at a depth of 0–20 cm and 20–40 cm. Sampling was conducted in a zigzag method from the left (near the pond) and right sides of the river. The results of the research found that there are 2 types of mangroves, namely the Tan cang (Bruguiera sp.), which grows far from the coastline and close to fish pond areas (silvofishery), has a has a relatively stable pH, is dominated by clay texture, and has a low salinity level. White Mangrove (Avicennia sp.) grows near the coastline, with a dominant sandy loam texture, low-normal pH, and high salinity levels. Mangroves that grow along the southern river in the presence of silvofishery can help with the deposition process of mud that is transported along the river and maintain the sustainability of fish populations, and litter from mangroves tends to increase the organic matter content of the soil.
Climate Movements virtual exchange as an internationalisation at home initiative in France
Authors: Reynolds Alexandra
Published: July 2024

Virtual exchange has widened internationalisation to more inclusive internationalisation at home initiatives. This study is set in a higher education context where 122 students from a public university in southwestern France took part in Sharing Perspectives Foundation’s flagship Climate Movements virtual exchange. In this context, L1 French learners of English, who majored in the hard sciences, interacted on a weekly basis with other students worldwide on the sensitive topic of climate change, marking the critical turn of virtual exchange projects (Helm, 2016; O’Dowd, 2016, 2018; Zečević & Milekić, 2022). The data (questionnaire responses, reflective journal entries and interview transcripts) were collected into textual corpora and read for repeated emergent themes through conventional content analysis (Hsieh & Shannon, 2005). The perceptions of the participants strongly suggest that Climate Movements virtual exchange is pivotal to internationalisation at home initiatives carried out in English as a second language.
An appraisal of Thirlwall-Hussain model: Capital flows and economic dynamics in Mexico, 1994-2023
Authors: Perrotini Hernández Ignacio , Cuevas Ahumada Víctor M.
Published: July 2024

The present paper empirically assesses the role of capital flows in the output dynamics of the Mexican economy over the period 1994–2023. We hypothesize that capital flows have helped sustain a long-term economic growth rate that exceeds what is warranted by Mexico’s current account equilibrium. Our main contribution is to furnish empirical evidence supporting the Thirlwall-Hussain (1982) hypothesis. That is, capital flows are needed to finance the current account gap of economies growing beyond their means. Our analysis represents the first empirical test ever of such a model for the case of Mexico. Furthermore, our estimates from a vector error-correction model show that capital flows (FDI), imports and exports are intimately linked. Moreover, exports and FDI together provide the foreign exchange used to cope with technological and capital goods dependence. We conclude that finance is the most salient variable of overall economic dependence along the global supply chains. The main limitation of our study is that further empirical comparative analysis is required before generalizations can be reasonably made, a task for future endeavors.
Wastewater Monitoring During COVID-19 Epidemic: the Experience in the Veneto Region (Italy) (Preprint)
Authors: Ocagli Honoria , Zambito Marco , Da Re Filippo , Groppi Vanessa , Zampini Marco , Amoruso Irene , Baldovin Tatjana , Baldo Vincenzo , Russo Francesca , Gregori Dario
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected populations around the world, researchers are turning to wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) testing as a potential tool to monitor the spread of the virus. SARS-CoV-2 concentrations in wastewater are thought of possibly anticipating COVID-19 epidemic curve.

OBJECTIVE

The study aims to examine this association and its potential use in tracking pandemic trends.

METHODS

The temporal series of COVID-19 confirmed cases was compared with SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentration in wastewater (in terms of genomic copies/µL) between 05/10/2021 and 14/02/2022 in the Veneto Region, NE Italy. Data from regional databases for confirmed cases, hospitalizations, and intensive care units (ICU) admissions were used. Cumulative sum (CUSUM) charts were used to compare the temporal series.

RESULTS

The study found that an increase of viral load in wastewater samples from December 2021 to January 2022 was followed by an increase in positive cases of COVID-19 with a 5-day delay. SARS-CoV-2 RNA peaks in wastewater anticipated positive case peaks by an average of 5.2 days. The study also found a 4.25-day average time between detecting notable values in wastewater and hospitalizations, with certain healthcare districts exhibiting stronger correlations than others. The study observed limited correlations between wastewater and ICU admissions. However, certain healthcare districts exhibited stronger correlations, with notable values in wastewater anticipating ICU admissions by an average of 13.5 and 9.5 days for two specific districts.

CONCLUSIONS

Wastewater testing can provide valuable insights into the level of COVID-19 in a community, including asymptomatic cases, thus providing a precious early-warning tool for infectious disease outbreaks with pandemic potential.
Enhancing Standardized and Structured Recording by Elderly Care Physicians for Reusing Electronic Health Record Data: Interview Study (Preprint)
Authors: Albers Charlotte A W , Wieland-Jorna Yvonne , de Bruijne Martine C , Smalbrugge Martin , Joling Karlijn J , de Boer Marike E
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Elderly care physicians (ECPs) in nursing homes document patients’ health, medical conditions, and the care provided in electronic health records (EHRs). However, much of these health data currently lack structure and standardization, limiting their potential for health information exchange across care providers and reuse for quality improvement, policy development, and scientific research. Enhancing this potential requires insight into the attitudes and behaviors of ECPs toward standardized and structured recording in EHRs.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to answer why and how ECPs record their findings in EHRs and what factors influence them to record in a standardized and structured manner. The findings will be used to formulate recommendations aimed at enhancing standardized and structured data recording for the reuse of EHR data.

METHODS

Semistructured interviews were conducted with 13 ECPs working in Dutch nursing homes. We recruited participants through purposive sampling, aiming for diversity in age, gender, health care organization, and use of EHR systems. Interviews continued until we reached data saturation. Analysis was performed using inductive thematic analysis.

RESULTS

ECPs primarily use EHRs to document daily patient care, ensure continuity of care, and fulfill their obligation to record specific information for accountability purposes. The EHR serves as a record to justify their actions in the event of a complaint. In addition, some respondents also mentioned recording information for secondary purposes, such as research and quality improvement. Several factors were found to influence standardized and structured recording. At a personal level, it is crucial to experience the added value of standardized and structured recording. At the organizational level, clear internal guidelines and a focus on their implementation can have a substantial impact. At the level of the EHR system, user-friendliness, interoperability, and guidance were most frequently mentioned as being important. At a national level, the alignment of internal guidelines with overarching standards plays a pivotal role in encouraging standardized and structured recording.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of our study are similar to the findings of previous research in hospital care and general practice. Therefore, long-term care can learn from solutions regarding standardized and structured recording in other health care sectors. The main motives for ECPs to record in EHRs are the daily patient care and ensuring continuity of care. Standardized and structured recording can be improved by aligning the recording method in EHRs with the primary care process. In addition, there are incentives for motivating ECPs to record in a standardized and structured way, mainly at the personal, organizational, EHR system, and national levels.
Developing Assessments for Key Stakeholders in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease: Qualitative Pilot Study to Inform Designing of a Medical Education Toy (Preprint)
Authors: Barbazi Neda , Shin Ji Youn , Hiremath Gurumurthy , Lauff Carlye Anne
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a birth defect of the heart that requires long-term care and often leads to additional health complications. Effective educational strategies are essential for improving health literacy and care outcomes. Despite affecting around 40,000 children annually in the United States, there is a gap in understanding children’s health literacy, parental educational burdens, and the efficiency of health care providers in delivering education.

OBJECTIVE

This qualitative pilot study aims to develop tailored assessment tools to evaluate educational needs and burdens among children with CHD, their parents, and health care providers. These assessments will inform the design of medical education toys to enhance health management and outcomes for pediatric patients with CHD and key stakeholders.

METHODS

Through stakeholder feedback from pediatric patients with CHD, parents, and health care providers, we developed three tailored assessments in two phases: (1) iterative development of the assessment tools and (2) pilot testing. In the first phase, we defined key concepts, conducted a literature review, and created initial drafts of the assessments. During the pilot-testing phase, 12 participants were recruited at the M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic for Cardiology—Explorer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. We gathered feedback using qualitative methods, including cognitive interviews such as think-aloud techniques, verbal probing, and observations of nonverbal cues. The data were analyzed to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each assessment item and areas for improvement.

RESULTS

The 12 participants included children with CHD (n=5), parents (n=4), and health care providers (n=3). The results showed the feasibility and effectiveness of the tailored assessments. Participants showed high levels of engagement and found the assessment items relevant to their education needs. Iterative revisions based on participant feedback improved the assessments’ clarity, relevance, and engagement for all stakeholders, including children with CHD.

CONCLUSIONS

This pilot study emphasizes the importance of iterative assessment development, focusing on multistakeholder engagement. The insights gained from the development process will guide the creation of tailored assessments and inform the development of child-led educational interventions for pediatric populations with CHD.
An Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology Informed Resource to Manage Alcohol Use, Stress, and Negative Affect: A Usability and Descriptive Study. (Preprint)
Authors: Serck-Hanssen Ingrid , Solheim-Witt Marit , Anker Justin , Sugarman Dawn
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Research documents that drinking to cope behavior can be disrupted by enhancing emotion regulation and coping skills related to the experience of stress and negative affect. The Alpha Element protocol incorporates principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology to redirect negative thinking and emotions and, therefore, has the potential to benefit individuals who use alcohol to cope with stress.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate satisfaction and usability of the online Alpha Element homework resource in order to inform the development of an expanded digital platform based on the Alpha Element protocol.

METHODS

Participants enrolled in the online resource as part of their clinical care were eligible to participate. Twenty individuals (14 women, 6 men) between ages 30-79 completed online questionnaires to assess product performance in areas such as ease of technology use, quality of videos and handouts, and the value of the activities. Participants also completed the System Usability Scale (SUS) and background and demographic information, including alcohol use.

RESULTS

Only one participant reported no alcohol use in the past year; 55% (n=11) of participants drank alcohol 2-4 times/month or less and 45% (n=9) reported drinking alcohol 2-3 times/week or more. The average SUS score of 76.38 (SD=17.85) is well above the commonly accepted threshold of 68, indicating high system usability. A majority of the sample (n=16;84%%) agreed or strongly agreed that the activities in the program inspired behavioral changes; and most agreed or strongly agreed that the program was engaging (n=16; 80%), well-organized (n=18;90%), and easy to follow (n=17;85%). Only two participants endorsed experiencing difficulty using the program on a smartphone. Over half of participants (n=13;65%) found email and text reminders beneficial. Suggestions for program improvements included expanding the platform, updating the web format, adding user interactivity, building a smartphone app, and enhancing navigation.

CONCLUSIONS

These data suggest that participants were generally satisfied with the online Alpha Element Homework Resource, and rated usability of the program as favorable. Importantly, a significant portion of participants reported that the program inspired behavioral changes. More research is needed with a larger sample to obtain specific data about alcohol consumption and investigate associations between alcohol use and program components, as well as examine gender differences. Data collected from this study will be used to expand the platform and improve user experience.
Official Development Assistance (ODA) Jepang kepada Indonesia pada Masa Orde Baru (1966-1998)
Authors: Riyandewi Desak Nyoman Risma , Wardoyo Stedy
Published: July 2024

The History of Japan and Indonesia Relations: Japanese ODA to Indonesia during the New Order Era (1966-1998). Official Development Assistance (ODA) is a foreign aid used by the member nations of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). ODA is used to contribute to the economic development and prosperity of developing countries. Japan as one of the DAC member countries provides ODA to said developing countries, with a special focus on the Asia region - Indonesia being one of the priority recipients. This research focuses on Japan’s ODA history, and the history of Japanese-Indonesian relations spanning the New Order era from 1966 to 1998. The methodology of research is qualitative, and based on historical data with the aim to explain Japan’s ODA strategies with regards to Indonesia as well as the reason behind it. The resources used to acquire data are primary sources from official websites of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and secondary sources such as books and journals describing Japan’s ODA to Indonesia. The findings of this research indicate the implementation of Japan’s ODA to Indonesia serves several national interests, as well as identifies interdependencies between the countries. Whereas Japan provides ODA to Indonesia with the goal of improving the country’s image on the world stage, as well as promoting mutual economic growth through investment and trade, Indonesia is also dependent on Japan’s ODA for economic growth and infrastructural development - in summary the welfare of the country. In summary both countries benefit from the ODA aid and have developed closer ties thanks to its continuation.
Analisis Kesalahan Penggunaan Partikel Penanda Nominatif -i/ga dan Akusatif eul/reul dalam Karangan Pendek Mahasiswa
Authors: Airulsari Arisha , Hanani Iva
Published: July 2024

This article describes the types and frequencies of errors in the use of the nominative case marker 이/가 (i/ga) and the accusative case marker 을/를 (eul/reul) in short essays written by second-semester students of the Korean Language and Culture Department, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This study analyzed 93 short essays written on the midterm and final exams for the Korean Reading and Writing II course in the 2021/2022 academic year. This research uses both qualitative and quantitative methods. The errors were classified based on the particle usage error classification theory proposed by Jo Cheol Hyeon (2002). The research results showed that there were 66 data in total found in the students' short essays. Of the total 36 data of nominative case marker이/가(i/ga) errors, there were 22 data (61.11%) of substitution errors, 13 data (36.11%) of deletion errors, and 1 data (2.78%) of form error. Then, of the total 31 data of accusative case marker을/를 (eul/reul) errors, there were 20 data (66.67%) of substitution errors and 10 data (33.33%) of deletion errors. One of the factors that is thought to contribute to the occurrence of errors in the use of nominative case marker이/가 (i/ga) and accusative case marker을/를 (eul/reul) is inadequate knowledge of the word class of a Korean sentence predicate. This causes learners to be unable to correctly determine the arguments that function as subject and object in a sentence.
Identification of medium‐grain rice based on GS3, a gene linked to rice grain size
Authors: Tam Bui Phuo , Tu Pham Thi Be , Pha Nguyen Thi
Published: July 2024

Previous studies have used molecular markers associated with the GS3 gene to differentiate between short and long rice. However, there are three classifications of grain size: long, short, and medium. The identification of medium‐grain rice using these markers linked to the GS3 gene is yet to be confirmed. Hence, this study aimed to identify medium‐grain rice through phenotyping and genotyping. Grain characteristics including grain length (GL), grain width (GW), and the length‐to‐width ratio (GL/GW) were measured using SmartGrain software. The genotype was then amplified with the GS3 gene‐linked DRR‐GL (double round‐robin for grain length) molecular marker. The results revealed that medium‐grain rice, as identified by the DRR‐GL marker, exhibited DNA bands at the position of 150 bp. These bands differed from those observed in long‐grain rice, but they were consistent with those found in short‐grain rice. The genotypic results further indicated that PCR products obtained with the DRR‐GL marker in medium‐grain rice accounted for 86.8% of the phenotypic variation in grain size. This study provides fundamental genetic insights into the identification of medium‐grain rice and contributes to optimizing effects on rice breeding related to grain size.
A Review on Applications of Computer Programme in Different Fields of Education and Their Co-Relation with E Learning and Academic Implementation
Authors: S. S. Mr. Wakchaure
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Computer programs have revolutionized various fields in education, enhancing learning experiences and academic implementations across different domains. Here's a breakdown of some key applications and their correlation with e-learning like Computer programs facilitate the development of interactive learning platforms that engage students through multimedia content, simulations, and gamification. These platforms enable personalized learning experiences, catering to individual learning styles and paces. E-learning platforms often incorporate features such as progress tracking, automated assessments, and instant feedback, enhancing academic implementation by providing educators with valuable insights into student performance. Computer programs power online course management systems (CMS) that streamline course delivery, communication, and assessment processes. CMS platforms like Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas offer tools for content creation, discussion forums, assignment submission, and grading. Computer programs facilitate the development of virtual laboratories and simulations, especially in science and engineering fields. These tools allow students to conduct experiments and explore concepts in a safe and cost-effective virtual environment. Computer programs enable the collection, processing, and analysis of large volumes of data generated from e-learning activities. Overall, computer programs play a crucial role in transforming education across various fields by facilitating interactive learning experiences, supporting online course management, enabling virtual laboratories and simulations, promoting adaptive learning, and leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making. When integrated with e-learning methodologies, these applications enhance academic implementations by fostering student engagement, personalizing learning experiences, and improving learning outcomes.
Optimalisasi Laboratorium Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung dalam Pemeriksaan COVID-19 Pada Era Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru
Authors: Entuy Kurniawan  , Dewi Novi Utami , Fusvita Merdekawati
Published: July 2024

Background: Real Time PCR merupakan metode yang diakui secara cepat dan akurat mendeteksi infeksi COVID-19. Untuk mempercepat penanganan Covid-19 dengan melaksanakan pemeriksaan Real time PCR seiring dengan era adaptasi kebiasaan baru khususnya di Kota Cimahi. Metode: Peningkatan kapasitas SDM dalam melakukan pemeriksaan PCR dengan mengikuti pelatihan daring yang diselenggarakan oleh Pusat Litbang Biomedis dan Teknologi Dasar Kesehatan, Gugus Tugas Percepatan Penanganan Covid-19/BNPB, Organisasi profesi Perguruan Tinggi serta BBKPM Bandung. Hasil: Cakupan pelayanan pemeriksaan PCR specimen dari Kota Cimahi di Tahun 2020 sampai 2 Agustus 2021 sebesar 5,95 %. Tercapainya target hasil dapat diselesaikan maksimal 2 x 24 jam serta input data All record TC-19 100%. Kesimpulan: Laboratorium Biomolekuler Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung telah membantu mengatasi permasalahan mitra berkenaan dengan keterbatasan laboratorium pemeriksaan yang memiliki standar kualifikasi Biosafety laboratory level 2, untuk penanganan COVID-19 lebih baik.
Alat Pelindung Diri Sebagai Upaya Mencegah Risiko Pada Pekerja Sablon Plastik Di Desa Bolon Kecamatan Colomadu Kabupaten Karanganyar Jawa Tengah
Authors: Wartini Wartini , Sartika Iik , Haryanti Titik , Ani Nur
Published: July 2024

The partner in this service is a plastic screen printing business. The number of participants in the activity was 10 screen printing workers. Lectures, discussions, and simulations carry out the method of activity. Data collection techniques through pre and post-test questionnaires conducted before and after socialization activities and simulated use of personal protective equipment. This advocacy activity is carried out on screen printing business owners, aiming to get support from screen printing business owners to participate in preventing the risk of chemical exposure to screen printing workers and screenprinting business owners welcome enthusiastically and participate in service activities. Socialization activities to measure success by conducting pretest and posttest with pretest and posttest results increased the average value according to the target, which was 51%. Workers are also given a simulation of the use of personal protective equipment in the form of a respirator so that they can apply the use of a respirator correctly. The results of assistance after the activity was carried out, all workers had used personal protective equipment in the form of respirators while working to prevent the risk of exposure to chemicals used as screen printing materials.  Workers' knowledge of hazards and their control increased by 51% and workers have used personal protective equipment properly to prevent the risk of hazards that arise when working with plastic screen printing worker
Falsafah Pandangan Hidup: Peningkatan Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia Dengan Nilai-Nilai Pancasila
Authors: Prabekti Rio Restu , Said M Mas’ud , Pardiman Pardiman , Nur Rizky Syahrul
Published: July 2024

Background: Pancasila plays an important role in establishing the basic values and ideals of the Indonesian people. The basic values of Pancasila are not only a philosophical foothold for the country, but also a characteristic that the Indonesian people want to build and maintain.  The purpose of this study is to analyze the philosophy of life view through improving the quality of human resources with pancasila values. Method: A qualitative approach carried out using research libraries. Results: The approach to the concept of social capital development is one way that can be used for the implementation of Pancasila values as the nation's philosophy of life. In addition, the implementation of Pancasila values is carried out through practice in daily social and cultural life. This includes practices such as maintaining tolerance, respecting differences, mutual assistance, mutual respect, and prioritizing common interests.  Conclusion: The implementation of Pancasila values as the nation's philosophy of life can make a significant contribution in improving the quality of human resources (HR) in environmental development. Pancasila-based education can provide opportunities for individuals to develop the skills and knowledge needed in sustainable environmental development. The values of Pancasila also contain the principles of justice and social justice.
Sponsoring sportowy jako element międzynarodowej strategii marketingowej przedsiębiorstw na przykładzie PKN Orlen S.A.
Authors: Boroń Klaudia ,   Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach, Katowice, Polska
Published: July 2024

Streszczenie: Przedsiębiorstwa XXI wieku poprzez rosnącą konkurencję i coraz więk- sze wymagania klientów szukają rozwiązań, które najskuteczniej zaspokoją oczekiwania oraz przyczynią się do budowy marki oraz wysokiej pozycji na rynkach, na których są obecne. Firmy, które internacjonalizują swoją działalność, używają promocji jako jednego z instrumentów marketingu międzynarodowego, by poinformować, a tym samym zaistnieć w świadomości przyszłych nabywców. Korzystną oraz efektywną platformą do komunikacji przedsiębiorstwa z rynkiem stał się sport. Poprzez sponsoring sportowy przedsiębiorstwo wspiera ważne dla klientów inicjatywy, utrwalając swoją markę w ich świadomości. Przykładem przedsiębiorstwa, które poprzez ten rodzaj promocji tworzy międzynarodo- wą, a nawet globalną rozpoznawalność, jest PKN Orlen S.A. Celem artykułu jest przed- stawienie znaczenia sponsoringu sportowego w realizacji międzynarodowej strategii marketingowej przez przedsiębiorstwa na przykładzie działalności PKN Orlen S.A. W szczególności zostanie omówiony motosport jako główna platforma sponsoringu. Prze- prowadzona analiza dowodzi, iż stosowanie sponsoringu sportowego przynosi przedsię- biorstwu wymierne oraz korzystne efekty w realizacji budowy globalnej rozpoznawalności marki. PKN Orlen znajduje się w zestawieniu 100 najbardziej eksponowanych sponso- rów Formuły 1 na świecie. Polski koncern jest również popularniejszy od 61% global- nych marek. Korzyści ze sponsoringu objawiają się również w lojalności Polaków i obco- krajowców jako klientów zainteresowanych oraz świadomych marki Orlen w decyzjach zakupowych. Słowa kluczowe: internacjonalizacja, przedsiębiorstwo międzynarodowe, marketing międzynarodowy, promocja, sport, sponsoring sportowy. Kod JEL: F23, M37, Z23.
The square against the ballot box: Bolsonaro supporters’ challenge to the Presidential Election in Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Vilas Boas Marie-Hélène Sa
Published: July 2024

This article looks at the occupation of the square next to the army headquarters in Rio de Janeiro the day after the second round of Brazil’s 2022 presidential election. This mobilization brought together radical Bolsonarist voters and activists calling on the army to undo the election result to restore the defeated President, Jair Bolsonaro. This study provides insights into the dynamics of collective action in the radical fringes of Bolsonarism. While resorting to a non-violent repertoire of action, namely the occupation of a square, the participants borrowed from the conceptions and logics of action of military circles. The duality of this mobilization provides insight more generally into a central dimension of Bolsonarism, namely the mobilization of the rules of democracy and the rule of law to disqualify their foundations and procedures.
Diseño metodológico para la elaboración de estrategias que mejoren la calidad de vida de artesanos
Authors: Barroso Tanoira Francisco Gerardo , Cab-Valverde Juan Manuel , López-Ponce María Eugenia
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de este artículo fue proponer, con base en una revisión bibliográfica, estrategias que mejoren la calidad de vida de los artesanos en el tramo 2 del Tren Maya (municipios de Calkiní, Hecelchakán y Tenabo, en el estado de Campeche). Si bien el estudio se enfoca en estos tres municipios, sentaría un precedente metodológico en la región y generaría evidencia novedosa para fundamentar políticas incluyentes que mejoren la calidad de vida en estas poblaciones vulnerables.
Influencia de las prácticas de marketing ecológico en la intención de compra en millennials de Lima Metropolitana (Perú), 2023
Authors: Salas-Canales Hugo Jesús
Published: July 2024

En el contexto contemporáneo del siglo XXI, es imperativo reconocer la relevancia que revisten las prácticas de marketing ecológico como una herramienta fundamental para atraer y comprometer a la generación de consumidores conocida como millennials. Estos individuos se caracterizan por su elevada conciencia ambiental y su compromiso con la sostenibilidad, buscando cada vez más productos y servicios que reflejen sus valores ecológicos. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo primordial determinar cómo influyen dichas prácticas en la intención de compra de los millennials residentes en Lima Metropolitana. Para abordar esta interrogante, se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo, a través de un diseño de investigación no experimental de tipo transeccional correlacional-causal. La muestra estuvo conformada por 385 participantes nacidos entre 1980 y 1995, residentes en diversos distritos de Lima Metropolitana, a quienes se les administró un cuestionario elaborado con base en la escala de Likert. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron confirmar la existencia de una relación causal entre las prácticas de marketing ecológico y la intención de compra, sustentado en el análisis del coeficiente de Nagelkerke, que arrojó un valor de 0.766 (76.6%).
Creación de valor en las políticas públicas con enfoque de derechos humanos hacia las personas con discapacidad
Authors: Honores Incio Mónica Georgina
Published: July 2024

El artículo aborda la importancia de la inclusión laboral de las personas con discapacidad en el sector público como un paradigma de responsabilidad social y un mandato estatal para garantizar el desarrollo integral de todos los ciudadanos.
Se resalta la importancia del acceso a la educación para la inclusión social y laboral de las personas con discapacidad, así como la necesidad de políticas inclusivas que aborden las barreras específicas que enfrentan en el sistema educativo. Se analizan los desafíos en la implementación y cumplimiento de la cuota de empleo para personas con discapacidad, destacando la falta de normativa complementaria, recursos insuficientes y la necesidad de servicios de apoyo especializados. Se subraya el papel de diversas entidades estatales, así como la importancia de reformar los sistemas de protección social para promover la inclusión laboral.
Destacando la importancia de que el sector público se reinvente y se comprometa con la inclusión de las personas con discapacidad, reconociendo que su participación no solo es un derecho fundamental, sino que también beneficia a las empresas y a la sociedad en su conjunto.
An analysis of the current research on sales enablement and the adoption of technology in sales
Authors: Bullemore Jorge
Published: July 2024

This literature review discusses sales enablement (SE) strategy, a crucial component of modern sales organizations. It emphasizes the importance of training, content management, collaboration, and technology deployment. It also discusses the phases of technology adoption and the challenges of integrating new technologies. The review suggests that managers should invest in training, cross-functional collaboration, align SE initiatives with company goals, adopt innovative technologies, and implement effective change management methods to improve sales performance and maintain a competitive advantage.
Family Medicine Clerkship Directors’ Perspectives on USMLE Pass/Fail Scoring: A CERA Study
Authors: Saucier Ashley , Dubey Shrestha , Blyden K'Mani , Schneider F. David
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Reports on the effects of changing the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 examination scoring to pass/fail are evolving in the medical literature. This Council of Academic Family Medicine Educational Research Alliance family medicine clerkship directors’ study seeks to describe family medicine clerkship directors’ perceptions on the impact of incorporation of Step 1 pass/fail score reporting on students’ family medicine clerkship performance.
Methods: Ninety-six clerkship directors responded (56.8% response rate). After exclusion of Canadian schools, we analyzed 88 clerkship directors’ responses from US schools. We used descriptive statistics for demographics and responses to survey questions. We used ꭓ2 analysis to determine statistically significant associations between survey items.
Results: Clerkship directors did not observe changes in students’ overall clinical performance after Step 1 pass/fail scoring (60.8%). Fifty percent of clerkship directors reported changes in Step 1 timing recommendations in the past 3 years. Reasons included curriculum redesign (30.5%), COVID (4.5%), change in Step 1 to pass/fail (11.0%), and other reasons (3.7%). Forty-five percent of these clerkship directors did not observe a change in students’ clinical medical knowledge after Step 1 went to pass/fail. Eighty-four percent of these clerkship directors did not compare student performance on clerkship standardized exams before and after Step 1 score changes. We found no significant relationship between Step 1 timing and student performance.
Conclusions: This study represents an early description of family medicine clerkship directors’ perceived observations of the impact of Step 1 scoring changes on student performance. Continued investigation of the effects of USMLE Step 1 pass/fail scoring should occur.
Sytuacja podażowa w sektorze kakao w Ghanie w latach 2016 2022 i jej potencjalny wpływ na import kakao do Polski
Authors: Chmielewski Łukasz
Published: July 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza sytuacji podażowej na rynku kakao w Ghanie, przegląd zmian legislacyjnych na świecie w sektorze kakao i ocena ich potencjalnego wpływu na import kakao do Polski. Analizą objęto lata 2016-2022, by podkreślić dynamikę zachodzących zmian rynkowych w tym sektorze. Uwzględniono przy tym uwarunkowania prawne i politykę prowadzoną przez globalnych importerów i kluczowych producentów kakao na świecie. To ważny aspekt zwłaszcza w kontekście zmian unijnej polityki środowiskowej i odpowiedzialności biznesu. Analiza wykazała istotną rolę importu kakao z Ghany w jego imporcie ogółem do Polski i przewagę cenową ghańskiego przywozu. Zaobserwowano też silną zależność statystyczną między zużyciem nawozów mineralnych w Ghanie i wielkością plonów kakao. Bardzo duży spadek nawożenia skutkuje ograniczeniem podaży ghańskiego kakao. Dodatkowo proponowane zmiany regulacji mogą ograniczyć podaż kakao i podnieść koszty operacyjne. Może to prowadzić do dalszego wzrostu cen kakao.
Shape memory alloys: Properties, demands and opportunities in engineering applications: PART I
Authors: Volkov-Husovic Tatjana , Dimitrijevic Bojan , Alil Ana
Published: July 2024

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are a subclass of shape memory materials (SMMs), which are materials that, in response to a specific impact like thermal, mechanical, or magnetic changes, can "memorize" or hold into their prior form. This review addresses the properties, demands, and application prospects of SMAs, and provides a synopsis of recent advancements, as well as a historical background. Due to their special and exceptional qualities, SMAs have attracted a lot of interest and attention recently in a wide range of commercial applications; basic and applied research investigations have supported this commercial development. In order to shed light on design, issues faced by SMA developers, this paper explains the characteristics of these materials that make them perfectly suited for variety of applications, addressing also the accompanying constraints. This paper offers a pertinent overview of current SMA research.
Maritime Character Learning Traditions in the Wakatobi Communities
Authors: Rudi La , Hanum Farida , Wahyono Sugeng B
Published: July 2024

One of the paradigms for looking at character or personality is culture. This paradigm sees character not only influenced by culture but shaped by culture itself. This affirms that the character of society is dynamic, it will always differ depending on the cultural context that forms it. This article aims to elaborate on the tradition of character learning in maritime society. The source of the data is the result of ethnographic studies in Wakatobi Regency. Data collection was carried out by depth interviews, participant observation, and literature review. The results showed that the distinctive character of marine communities that are tough, hardworking, unyielding, honest, responsible, and friendly to nature, is not formed naturally. Nautical character is shaped by a cultural environment full of challenges and risks, however life in the sea is related to matters of life and death. There are four stages of character learning tradition in nautical society, namely: character learning through prospective sailors, chefs, mustards, and masters. The four stages are an interrelated process, which shows the importance of character building in maritime culture.
Investigation of the Reference Level Description for Arabic Proficiency Tests in Indonesia
Authors: Maulani Hikmah , Muthmainah Nur , Khalid Shofa Musthofa , Saleh Nalahuddin , Taufik Ijlal Haziel
Published: July 2024

This article aimed to map the reference level description of the Arabic Language Proficiency Test in Indonesia with an adaptation based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In this context, the article focused on developing reference level descriptions to assess Arabic language proficiency in Indonesia. A qualitative approach was used through document analysis. Evaluation questions on the Ikhtibarat Maharah Lughah Arabiyah (Imalah) test were cariied out as the data source as well as the CEFR guiding concept issued by Council of Europe. This research was carried out according to the design, namely starting with collecting data in the form of documents related to the CEFR and Arabic language tests, then the data collected was reduced and presented in the form of tables, diagrams or narratives and at the end there were conclusions drawn. The findings of this study reinforced the research objectives by demonstrating that the test includes reference level descriptions that are international standards. This assisted in assessing and understanding the extent to which an individual has mastered the Arabic language. In other words, these findings confirmed that the implementation of international reference level descriptions in the test supports the achievement of the established research objectives, which was to assist in assessing the language proficiency of individuals in Arabic. By adopting the CEFR, this not only helped to measure language proficiency easier, but also facilitated a better understanding of the level of Arabic competency required for educational, employment or general communication purposes.