bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Production Efficiency Analysis of Oil Palm Plantations: Stochastic Frontier Approach
Authors: Asaad Mhd , Karo Sitepu Rasidin Karo , Martial Tri
Published: December 2022

Palm oil is a commodity in the plantation sector that has an important role in the economy of North Sumatra Province. The oil palm plantation sector is one of the main sources of income for the people in South Labuhan Batu regency. The productivity of smallholder oil palm plantations is relatively lower when compared to the productivity of oil palm managed by large plantations. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the production and technical inefficiency of oil palm production. The research location is in South Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra Province, which was carried out in 2020. Sampling was carried out using a purposive method, namely as many as 45 oil palm farmer households. The approach used is the stochastic frontier production function. Maximum likelihood estimation method used. The results of the analysis show that the area and the number of workers significantly affect the production of oil palm farmers. The technical inefficiency factor is caused by the age of the farmer, and the number of household members involved in oil palm farming. To measure the use of all resources can be used the concept of return to scale. The sum of all the elasticity responses to the use of all inputs estimated using the maximum likelihood method of the stochastic production function is 1.09, which indicates that an increase in all available inputs leads to a greater increase in farmers’ income. Government support is needed in the form of farming practice improvement and access to capital to achieve production at the frontier point with an opportunity of 10.93 %.

Keywords: Increasing return to scale, palm oil, stochastic frontier, technical efficiency
Effect of the Konjunktutforschungstelle Index of Globalization, Bank Specific Characteristic and Macro Economics on the Performance of Banking Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Ginting Bartimeus , Sadalia Isfenti , Silalahi Amlys Syahputra
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of globalization, bank specific characteristics and macroeconomics on the performance of banking companies in Indonesia which is assessed based on ROE (return on equity). The variables used in the globalization dimension are the Kof Economic Globalization Index, the Kof Social Globalization Index, and the Kof Political Globalization Index. The variables used in the bank specific characteristic dimensions are bank size and EQASS (equity to asset ratio). While the variables used in the macroeconomic dimension are the inflation rate, GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita growth rate, and FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) Inflows part of GDP. This study uses secondary data taken from annual reports published by banking companies from 2010 to 2019. The panel data processing model chosen in this study is the REM (Random Effect Model) model. The results of the analysis of the REM model show that the Kof Economic Globalization Index, the Kof Political Globalization Index, bank size, inflation rate, and GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita growth rate have a significant positive effect on ROE (return on equity). Meanwhile, the Kof Social Globalization Index and FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) Inflows part of GDP have a significant negative effect on ROE (return on equity). The variable EQASS (equity to assets ratio) has no significant negative effect on ROE (return on equity).

Keywords: Kof Economic Globalization Index, Kof Social Globalization Index, Kof Political Globalization Index, bank size, EQASS (equity to asset ratio), inflation rate, GDP per capita growth rate, FDI Inflows part of GDP
Neurofibromatosis tipo I en paciente femenino y su manejo multidisciplinario
Authors: Aparicio Verdun Pablo , Machicao Cáceres Jamil Joel
Published: December 2022

La neurofibromatosis (NF) es un grupo de síndromes neurocutáneos de cáncer tipo hereditario que se asocian a tumores del sistema nervioso central y periférico. Existen 3 subtipos: Neurofibromatosis tipo 1 (NF1), neurofibromatosis tipo 2 (NF2) y la Schwannomatosis; la NF1 es la más representativa con el 96 % de todos los casos, también conocida como la enfermedad de Von Recklinghausen, se hereda de carácter autosómico dominante, debida a una mutación en el gen NF1.
Abarcaremos el caso de una paciente de 18 años con NF1 que fue diagnosticada en la infancia que se nos presentó en la consulta de medicina interna con múltiples padecimientos óseos, neurológicos, oftalmológicos, dermatológicos, entre otros; fue acompañada por su madre para buscar un mejor manejo subsecuente a sus patologías; se abordaron examenes complementarios, tratamiento paliativo, demostrando un estado estable y mejoría sintomática posterior.
Implementasi Sensor Flowmeter pada Auxiliary Engine Kapal Berbasis Outseal PLC
Authors: Chusnia Febrianti  , Nugraha Anggara Trisna
Published: December 2022

Sistem transportasi peti kemas bertujuan untuk memudahkan alih muat barang dengan menyederhanakan sistem bongkar muat sehingga efektif dan efisien. Untuk mengoperasikan kapal peti kemas, bahan bakar merupakan aspek penting yang membutuhkan biaya operasional pada kisaran 70% dari biaya operasional kapal. Oleh karena itu, perusahaan pelayaran seharusnya selalu memantau konsumsi muatan BBMdi kapalnya secara ketat agar tidak ada pemborosan konsumsi BBM. Dengan tidak menggunakan sistem pemantauan konsumsi muatan BBM yang bekerja secara otomatis mengakibatkan manajemen pelayaran tidak mengetahui secara pasti konsumsi bahan bakar kapal, sehingga memicu terjadinya kecurangan yang dilakukan awak kapal terhadap BBM. Untuk itu, dilakukan penelitian menggunakan sensor flowmeter yang menggunakan PLC sebagai monitoring data sensor flowmeter yang kemudian datanya akan dikirimkan kepada webserver yang dapat diakses oleh pihak yang bertugas. Dengan menggunakan system ini, monitoring penggunaan bahan bakar dapat diakses kapanpun. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian pembacaan sensor flowmeter melalui outseal PLC didapatkan presentase error yaitu 1,23%; 2,07%, dan 2,06%. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa sensor flowemeter dapat digunakan sebagai monitoring bahan bakar Auxiliary Engine berbasis Outseal PLC dengan rentan waktu perliternya yaitu selama 1 menit 58 detik.
Prototype Turbin Ventilator Sebagai Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Angin
Authors: Fahmi Ivannuri  , Nugraha Anggara Trisna , Subiyanto Lilik
Published: December 2022

Kebutuhan energi di Indonesia khususnya dan di dunia  pada umumnya terus meningkat. Salah satu sumber pemasok listrik, PLTA bersama pembangkit listrik tenaga uap (PLTU) dan pembangkit listrik tenaga gas (PLTG) memang memegang peran penting terhadap ketersediaan listrik. Indonesia yang merupakan negara kepulauan dan salah satu Negara yang terlatak di garis khatulistiwa merupakan faktor, bahwa Indonesia memiliki potensi energi angin yang melimpah. Kebutuhan energi listrik masyarakat terpencil dapat dipenuhi. Turbin ventilator adalah merupakan suatu alat yang berfungsi untuk mensirkulasikan udara yang ditempatkan diatas atap bangunan yang berfungsi sebagai ventilasi pada bangunan perumahan dan industri. Berdasarkan penelitian sebelumnya ada yang meneliti tentang penggunaan turbin ventilator sebagai pembangkit listrik, tetapi masih banyak kekurangan yang perlu diperbaiki. turbin ventilator yang digunakan untuk menangkap angin dan menggerakan generator, dengan cara menyambungkan turbin angin dengan menggunakan v-belt agar putaran yang dihasilkan generator lebih maksimal. Kemudian generator menghasilkan energi listrik.
Sistem Monitoring Detak Jantung pada Sepeda Treadmill
Authors: Shiddiq Muhammad Jafar , Nugraha Anggara Trisna
Published: December 2022

Di era new normal saat ini, banyak hal yang berubah untuk menyesuaikan keadaan sekitar setelah terjadinya pandemi akibat dari virus Covid 19. Salah satu yang berdampak di era new normal adalah penggunaan transportasi. Banyak masyarakat yang memilih berpergian menggunakan transportasi yang ramah lingkungan dan menyehatkan, salah satunya adalah bersepeda. Sepeda adalah kendaraan yang memiliki dua buah roda atau tiga roda, mempunyai tempat duduk, setang dan sepasang pengayuh yang digerakan menggunakan kaki untuk menjalankannya. Seiring dengan perkembangnya ilmu pengetahuan, Pada tahun 2016, Deshmukh dan kawan kawan melakukan penelitian yang berjudul “Desig of Walking Bike” adalah salah satu pengembangan dari beberapa judul penelitian yang mebahas desain perancangan sepeda treadmill. Penelitian ini melakukan sebuah uji coba mekanik dan desain perancangan dari sepeda treadmill ke dalam bentuk 3D modeling. Banyaknya pengendara sepeda yang kurang memperhatikan kesehatan dengan memaksa untuk mengendarai lebih jauh, serta kurangnya konsumsi air yang cukup mengakibatkan pengendara kekurangan oksigen atau dehidrasi. Hal ini dapat mengakibatkan pengendara kehilangan fokus, pingsan mendadak serta yang lebih parah mengakibatkan serangan jantung. Berdasarkan permasalahan di atas, pada penelitian ini diharapkan mampu mengatasi permasalahan tersebut dengan adaya pembahasan terkait sepeda treadmill yang dilengkapi dengan monitoring detak jantung untuk mengetahui kadar oksigen yang ada pada tubuh. Beradasarkan hasil pengujian kalibrasi terhadap nilai input dan output, didapaykan hasil perbanding pembacaan sensor MAX30102 untuk membaca kondisi detak jantung pengendara sepeda treadmill. Pada pengujian kalibrasi sensor dengan menggunakan validator fingertrip pulse heart didapatkan nilai persentase error sebesar 0,86%. Lalu pengujian dilanjutkan dengan menguji kondisi tubuh seseorang yang berbeda pada saat pengujian kalibrasi. Pengujian dilakukan dengan melakukan uji kepada seseorang dengan umur 19 tahun dengan kondisi setelah melakukan aktifitas renang tepat pada pukul 20.13 malam. Berdasarkan tabel 6 didapatkan nilai rata-rata persentase error sebesar 1,0459%.
Analisis Radar MIMO OFDM Target Bergerak dengan Clutter Angin
Authors: Risdilah Untsa
Published: December 2022

Radar untuk kebutuhan otomotif ditujukan untuk mengurangi collision avoidance. Pengaruh clutter yang ditimbulkan pada radar otomotif menyebabkan berkurangnya kemampuan deteksi target. Clutter sebagai sinyal yang tidak diinginkan yang berasal dari angin dapat mengganggu deteksi target. Sistem radar memanfaatkan sinyal OFDM yang sensitif terhadap pergeseran doppler sehingga dapat mendeteksi kecepatan dari target. Pada sistem ini tidak mempertimbangkan dampak dari interferensi sistem lain dan noise. Digunakan periodogram untuk memperoleh informasi jarak dan kecepatan dari target dan radar. Algoritma MUSIC untuk mendeteksi sudut kedatangan target dan radar. Dari hasil simulasi yang telah dilakukan, clutter mengurangi resolusi deteksi jarak radar sebesar 0.3 m dari spesifikasi resolusi radar. Clutter juga mengurangi resolusi deteksi kecepatan radar sebesar 0.14 m dari resolusi kecepatan spesifikasi radar. Rata-rata akurasi deteksi kecepatan dan sudut target oleh radar mencapai 96.94% dan 97.50%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa radar dapat mendeteksi kecepatan dan sudut dengan baik.
Analisa Kelayakan Modul Esp32 Sebagai Kamera untuk Pengenalan Objek Sehari-hari
Authors: Noerifanza Alifo
Published: December 2022

Pengenalan objek atau Object Recognition adalah salah satu perkembangan teknologi AI yg penting dan sangat berguna untuk kehidupan sehari-hari. Dapat digunakan sebagai alat keamanan dan investigasi kejahatan, serta system dalam robot otonom. Contohnya adalah penggunaannya dalam robot penyortir sampah, Kamera pengawas penggunaan masker di China, dan mobil self-driving milik Testla yang menggunakan Object Recognition untuk mengenali lampu merah, obstruksi jalanan serta pejalan kaki. Pengenalan objek membutuhkan sebuah kamera yang dapat menangkap gambar yang akan diproses algoritma. Dikarenakan biaya yang cukup murah serta dapat mengirimkan data menggunakan LAN (Local Area Network), modul kamera ESP32 dipilih sebagai kandidat yang berpotensi dalam kegiatan Object Recognition. ESP32 adalah serangkaian sistem modul kamera yang murah dan berdaya rendah yang terintegrasi dengan mikrokontroler,Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) dan Bluetooth dual-model dalam satu board[3]. Modul ESP32 yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini menggunakan kamera OV-2460.
Language Teachers' Responses to Multilingual Classrooms: A Linguistic Ideological Perspective
Authors: ERDUYAN Işıl , BEKTAŞ Sezen , ŞENTÜRK Hakan
Published: December 2022

The present study aims to explore English language teachers’ (ELTs) responses to a set of activities regarding multilingualism on an online Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course platform. The CPD was developed in the framework of the Erasmus+ Project, ENRICH (English as a Lingua Franca Practices for Inclusive Multilingual Classrooms) designed to cater for in-service ELTs across five countries and composed of various online modules. Our focus in this paper is on the Multilingualism module of the course that was completed by 15 ELTs working in state schools in Turkey. Taking a linguistic ideological perspective on discourse, we analyzed responses given to two questions embedded in one of the activities in the Multilingualism in the Classroom section of the module regarding teachers’ observations of students’ awareness of multilingualism in their classrooms. As our findings suggest, Turkish ELTs’ responses can be analyzed in three groups each of which suggests a different understanding of multilingualism: a) immigrant minority multilingualism, b) regional minority multilingualism, and c) multilingualism as a result of foreign language instruction at school. We depict in our analyses how each of these categories are intertwined with teachers’ linguistic ideologies.
The Effect of Elasticity Improvement from Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Ampoule on UVB-Induced Mouse Skin Damage
Authors: Kwon Na-Kyung , Jo Hae-Won , Kim Jeong-hee
Published: December 2022

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (AH-8) is a well-known component of anti-aging products. AH-8 appears in a variety of cosmetic products, its skin penetration is sparsely studied and controversially discussed. This study investigated ampoule containing AH-8 as an active ingredient. The elasticity improving effect of 3% AH-8 ampoule was tested in vivo. To test the stability of the formulated ampoules, we performed the centrifugation, cycling and measured viscosity, and pH changes. 6 weeks-old female C3H mice were purchased from Orient Bio, Korea Inc. (Seongnam, Korea). After one week of acclimatization, the mice were randomly assigned to experimental groups (n=4 for each group); Control, UVB irradiation, Vehicle ampoule, and 3% AH-8 ampoule group. Irradiated with UVB to mouse skin, then 3% AH-8 ampoule were applied into irradiated sites for 6 weeks. Changes in the amount of TGF-β1 and collagen were measured using western blot. As a result, it was confirmed that the 3% AH-8 ampoule increased the expression of TGF-β1 and collagen. In summary, we showed that AH-8 ampoule had extremely high capability of improving elasticity when compared to vehicle ampoule containing ginkgo leaf and green tea extracts. This study revealed the efficacy of AH-8 for increasing skin elasticity and anti-aging in terms of a cosmetic active ingredient.
Relationship between Self-leadership, Self-determination Theory, and Pro-social Service Behavior of Beauty Workers
Authors: Lee Da-Hye , Park Eun-Jun
Published: December 2022

This paper is a study on the relationship between self-leadership, self-determination theory, and pro-social service behavior of beauty workers and whether it is related. There have been many studies on the existing self-leadership and self-determination theory, but studies on the relationship between the prosocial service behavior of beauty workers are insignificant. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between self-leadership, self-determination, and pro-social service behavior of beauty workers to explore the direction of efficient service of beauty workers. As a result of analyzing the relationship between self-leadership, self-determination theory, and prosocial service behavior, all three factors were found to be related, and company-level help is also needed to perform tasks autonomously. Eventually, a horizontal atmosphere must be created and internal motivation must be created to come out as a service action. Efforts should be made to create such a system not only for beauty workers but also for the entire beauty industry. It is necessary to prepare an incentive to develop self-leadership, self-motivation, and pro-social service behavior of beauty workers, which can be a way to improve job autonomy and quality of service in the beauty industry.
Comparison and Applicability of Facial Prosthetic Ear Manufacturing Cases
Authors: Cho Hyo-Joung , Kim Min-Shin
Published: December 2022

As a result of synthesizing the advice of experts in facial prosthetics, customized prosthetics for special cosmetics, and medical device manufacturing and sales experts, work competencies that require '3D printing based on digital work methods' are required. It was confirmed that 'prosthesis production, 3D scanning and modeling, and 3D printing' skills are required for work competency. In order to develop a more realistic aesthetic part, more attention and research are being made on the production of implants, and prosthetic manufacturers are developing materials that can extend the durability, practicality, and aesthetic life of the material. Observe the case of the human prosthesis production ear and examine the case of ear production application technology using 3D printing of facial prosthesis with special makeup. Through interviews with three face prosthetic manufacturers, we would like to explore the usefulness of facial prosthetics and ways to utilize them through collaboration with special cosmetics in the art world.
Effects of Hair Beauty Consumption Value and Service Quality on Store Selection Characteristics in the Corona Era
Authors: Ahn Ji-In , Jin Yong-Mi
Published: December 2022

The purpose is to provide basic data necessary for marketing strategies for the beauty industry, which has rapidly shrunk since COVID-19, by investigating the impact of beauty consumption value and service quality on store selection characteristics that have changed in the COVID-19 era. As for the effect of consumption value on store selection characteristics, the visible value of receiving discriminatory services or feeling special was the highest, and the response and empathy were the highest in the effect of service quality on store selection characteristics. In order to improve service quality in beauty services through contact with customers, it is considered most important to increase expertise through employee education, and if a service experience is provided beyond recognition and expectation through personalized services or products, it can provide services suitable for changed consumption value. In future follow-up studies, it is expected that in-depth research will be continuously conducted by expanding the size of the sample and further subdividing it.
The Effect of Chinese Beauty Influencer Characteristics and Marketing Strategies on the Purchase Intention of Luxury Brand Cosmetics Among Women in Their 20s to 50s
Authors: Zhu Ni , Kim Kyeong-Ran
Published: December 2022

In order to meet the needs of consumers, luxury cosmetic brands all over the world have improved the efficiency of brand names, designs, and products functionality which promoted consumer purchases. Therefore, this study aimed at Chinese women in their 20s to 50s to investigate whether the characteristics and marketing strategies of beauty influencers had an impact on the purchase intention of luxury cosmetic brands. The 200 questionnaires were used from July 06 to 28, 2022 were analyzed by using WeChat and the Wenjuanwang program. Data analysis was conducted via SPSSWIN 21.0 with frequency analysis and factor analysis to test validity. Reliability was assessed by Cronbach‘s coefficient. Descriptive statistics analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were also conducted. Analysis results were as follows. The 20s age group (age), university (education), white collar (occupation), 3000~5000 yuan (monthly income). The characteristics of Beauty Influencer are shown in the order of similarity and reliability, the marketing strategy is shown in the order of product type and product characteristics, the purchase intention of luxury cosmetics brand is shown in the order of product information exploration and consumer attitude. The characteristics and marketing strategies of beauty influencer had a positive (+) correlation with purchase intention of luxury cosmetics brand. The similarity and reliability factors of influencer characteristics have a great impact on all factors of the purchase intention of luxury cosmetics brand. The brand characteristics and product characteristics of the marketing strategy have a great effect on all the factors of the purchase intention of luxury cosmetics brand. This study shown a great influence on purchase intention in terms of the similarity and reliability of influencers characteristics and brand characteristics and product characteristics of marketing strategies. Therefore, according to the characteristics of beauty influencer and marketing strategies of publicity products, positive factors to meet the need of consumers are put forward.
Research Study on the Post-pandemic Consumption Trend of Korean Cosmetic Products Using Unstructured Data
Authors: Seo Su-Yeon , Lee Myoung-Joo , Choi Esther
Published: December 2022

This study conducted unstructured big data analysis to confirm consumers' perception of cosmetics in the face of increasing non-face-toface consumption due to COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, keywords related to cosmetics were collected through portal sites such as Naver, Daum, and Google using the social network matrix program called Textom. The collection period was set from Jan 2020 to DEC 2021, and a total of 18,672 keywords were collected, and a total of 60 keywords were used for the study by refining unnecessary keywords. The results are as follows. First, performing frequency, TF-IDF analysis, important keywords such as skin, basic makeup, recommendation, use, and brand were presented. Next, semantic network analysis showed that degree centrality was skin, basic makeup, recommendation, use, and brand, closeness centrality was CHANEL, authentication, export, and customize, betweeness centrality was skin, use, brand, products, and basic makeup. Finally, CONCOR analysis resulted in a cluster of five groups: cosmetic attributes, ingredients, products, sales, and using cosmetics. These analysis results confirm consumer perceptions related to cosmetics, key components and sales channels for cosmetics In addition, it is judged that it will propose meaningful implications for establishing effective data presentation and marketing strategies for research related to demand for cosmetics after COVID-19 pandemic.
Systematics of phase transitions induced by hydrostatic pressure in AIIBIII2 CVI4 ordered-vacancy compounds
Authors:   Academia de Ştiinţe a Moldovei, Ursachi Veaceslav
Published: December 2022

Investigation of phase transitions related to changes in the crystalline structure of solid state materials represents an extremely important area of condensed mater physics, since they lead to reconfiguration of all the solid state physical properties, including electrical, optical, vibrational, elastic and mechanical properties. Hydrostatic pressure is one of the basic factors leading to the realization of phase transitions. Gaining knowledge of regularities and peculiarities of pressure induced phase transitions is important both from the fundamental and applicative point of view. In spite of multilateral investigation of this subject in elemental, binary and some ternary compounds, less attention has been paid to ordered-vacancy compounds. At the same time, possibilities to control the stoichiometric defects by applying hydrostatic pressure open new opportunities for defect engineering in such compounds. This review paper summarizes the results of investigations of phase transitions in ternary AIIBIII 2CVI 4 compounds, which represent a subclass of ordered-vacancy compounds. Investigations were performed by Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and optical absorption spectroscopy in crystals with initial crystallographic structure from three categories, including tetragonal, spinel, and rhombohedral layered structures. The dynamics of pressure induced changes is described. The regularities and the systematics of phase transitions in this class of semiconductor materials are revealed.
Management of waste resulting from medical activity in the Republic of Moldova: pilot study
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie „Nicolae Testemitanu”, Republica Moldova, Guţu Luminiţa , Croitoru Cătălina ,   Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie „Nicolae Testemitanu”, Republica Moldova, Ciobanu Elena ,   Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie „Nicolae Testemitanu”, Republica Moldova, Busuioc Ecaterina ,   Agenţia Naţională pentru Sănătate Publică, Republica Moldova, Sofronie Vasile ,   Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie „Nicolae Testemitanu”, Republica Moldova, Spătaru Diana ,   Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie „Nicolae Testemitanu”, Republica Moldova, Cheptea Dumitru ,   Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie „Nicolae Testemitanu”, Republica Moldova, Rata Vadim ,   Agenţia Naţională pentru Sănătate Publică, Republica Moldova, Ţurcanu Vasile ,   Agenţia Naţională pentru Sănătate Publică, Republica Moldova
Published: December 2022

The generation and disposal of medical waste is an ongoing issue for medical facilities. Medical institutions, including hospitals, clinics, and facilities for patient diagnosis and treatment, produce highly hazardous waste for human. The actual pilot study used the questionnaire, based on the World Health Organization form, translated into Romanian where a number of pertinent questions were chosen. The form has been tested in 21 health facilities at the Republican and municipal levels. Tests were conducted online, the average number of beds in medical institutions being – 142.1±127.3 [M±SD]. The average number of employers in medical facilities was 268±173.9 [M±SD]. Following questionnaire testing and analysis of responses, three questions and 15 response options were excluded, 31 questions were amended or adjusted, and three new questions were added. Following the pilot study, it was noted that most of the questions met the criteria submitted for the form: specificity, clarity, simplicity of wording, veracity and reasoning. Additionally, a number of issues have been identified that require a complex and immediate approach.
Economics of the corruption export and integrity policies, in a national and international context
Authors:   Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova, Benea-Popuşoi Elina
Published: December 2022

The article represents an exploratory research, with content analysis of qualitative data, including the investigation of discourses on the problem of the export-import of corruption. The authors apply the approaches of the neo-institutionalist mainstream of economic thought to analyse the basic concepts of the problem of corruption in international economic affairs, in terms of typology and causes, dimensions and assessment ways. The methodologies/ indicators of both OECD and Transparency International organization, for estimating the export of corruption and the perception of corruption, are presented in a comparative approach. The research reveals that the issue of corruption export-import is not sufficiently reflected in the legislation of the R. Moldova, nor in the corporate governance practices of domestic companies. At the same time, the economy of the R. Moldova is affected by the corruption exported from other ex-soviet states. Strategies and policies for the development of integrity are presented as an antidote to the subculture of corruption, in a national and international context. The reports of the Transparency International and OECD are analyzed, regarding the National Integrity System, the integrity of the domestic business environment, as well as the evaluation of the institutional integrity of public entities.
Interpretation of the ethnic psychotype in the first translation of the of the Eminescian poem ”Luceafarul” in Russian
Authors:   Institutul de Filologie Română „Bogdan Petriceicu-Hasdeu”, Republica Moldova, Metleaeva (Luchiancicova) Miroslava
Published: December 2022

The success of translation largely depends on the way and intensity of the relationship between the world of the translator and the world of the author. The hermeneutic approach to literary translation is aimed at an adequate recreation, and not at the reproduction of the original. Without penetration into the space of multiple sociocreative and ethnopsychological relations, the translator is not able to adequately translate the essence of the translated work into the multifactorial space of another language. The imposition of the ethnic psychotype of the studied language on the ethnic psychotype of the source language, according to the author, levels out semantic and cultural differences and the very concept of national self-identification. Based on the analysis of the most famous translations by Iuri Kojevnikov into Russian of the poetry of Mihai Eminescu Luceafarul, the article shows the influence of ideological and political factors on the nature of intercultural and interethnic relations and the need for a more thorough approach to the translation of significant works of national literature into another language.
The textual adventure game as a form of ergodic literature
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, Gotca Rodica
Published: December 2022

In this article we present the textual adventure game as a form of digital ergodic literature, outlining a series of definitions for it and analyzing, from the perspective of the study of literature, the structure of texts in different types of games. We present the adventure text games of programmers W. Crowter and D. Woods, as an innovative form of hypermedia capable of providing subjective experiences, as do traditional narrative structures called literature. The studies of E. Aarseth, K. Veale, O. Laas, etc., analyze the structural patterns of adventure text games and present them stratified (in 4 levels) or systematized (core and shells), emphasizing the literary character of this ergodic form. The games analyzed in this article, DOOM, Quake, ARGs, harmoniously combine playfulness and literature. Is outlined the idea that the study of the adventure text game is possible according to the grids applied to literary texts, to which an adaptation is necessary according to its ergodic character.
The internet, as an ”engine of change”, in the view of scientific research
Authors:   Academia de Ştiinţe a Moldovei, Moraru Victor , Pintilii Ionel ,   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Published: December 2022

The astonishing rise of information technology over the past decades and the spectacular rise of the Internet have generated a veritable avalanche of academic studies. The purpose of the article is to present an overview of the investigations dedicated to the Internet phenomenon. Developing the acceptance of the Internet as an ”engine of change”, the researchers show many aspects of the massive changes produced by the evolution of the Internet (sociology of the Internet, the influence of the Internet on the development of society, the new economy, the cybersphere opportunities, cultural, social and political aspects of the Internet). The article refers to several relevant studies in the field, examines the main directions of academic research related to computer-mediated communication, highlights the contribution in clarifying the particularities of the phenomenon that belongs to various authors, reveals how the characteristics and social impact of the Internet were analyzed and argued.
Vocal duet in pop and jazz music: some aspects of interpretative activity
Authors:   Academia de Muzică, Teatru şi Arte Plastice, Republica Moldova, Munteanu Angelica , Berezovicova Tatiana ,   Academia de Muzică, Teatru şi Arte Plastice, Republica Moldova
Published: December 2022

In this article, some aspects related to the interpretive activity of vocal duets in pop and jazz music are examined. The vocal duet occupies an intermediate position between solo and ensemble performance: on the one hand, it is a collective consisting of two participants, and on the other – an association of soloists, each of whom is, as a rule, an artistic personality pursuing a career standalone stage. The authors emphasize some basic aspects of the vocal duet activity, such as the mutual coordination of the parties, the psychological compatibility of the partners, their interaction in the process of stage performance, the manifestation of artistry, without which there is no duet’s artistic dialogue. A special attention is paid to the formation of the repertoire, which in pop and jazz music has a special specificity, compared to academic music. The nominated aspects are of major importance both for singers and for teachers working with vocal duets in music education institutions. Some theoretical theses are confirmed by musical examples, taken from the repertoires of duets in the country and abroad, as well as from edited pieces.
Research on the biodeterioration of wood from the roof structure of the Church of ”St. Voievozi”, Ceplenita, Iasi
Authors:   Centrul Mitropolitan de Cercetări TABOR, Mitropolia Moldovei și Bucovinei, Republica Moldova, Vornicu Nicoleta , Bibire Cristina ,   Centrul Mitropolitan de Cercetări TABOR, Mitropolia Moldovei și Bucovinei, Republica Moldova
Published: December 2022

The article presents the results of the research on the state of conservation of the roof of the Church of the Holy Governors in Ceplenița, which was built in 1802 by the logofat Iordache Cantacuzino-Pascanu and in 1939 was declared a historical monument. Under proper conditions, wood will provide centuries of utilization, however, under conditions that allow the development of wood-degrading organisms, protection must be provided during processing, marketing and use. Organisms that can degrade wood are mainly fungi, insects, bacteria. Molds, most sapwood stains and decay are caused by fungi, which are microscopic microorganisms that must have organic material to live. For some of them, wood provides the necessary food supply. Fungal growth depends on proper temperatures, humidity and air (oxygen). Insects also damage wood and, in many situations, must be taken into account in protective measures. Bacteria in wood are usually of little importance, but some can make wood excessively absorbent. The degradation of wood by organisms has been extensively studied, and many preventive measures are well known and widely practiced. By taking the usual precautions with the finished product, the user can contribute substantially to ensuring a long life.
TOPS OF BEVERAGE CANS ARE A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF INFECTION: A STUDY OF BACTERIAL LOAD PRESENT ON THE LIDS OF BEVERAGE CANS
Authors: Saleha Hafeez  , Hasnain Shahida
Published: December 2022

It is common practice to drink directly from tops of beverage cans which are exposed to environmental contaminants during handling and storage. The purpose of this research was to determine the bacterial load present on the lids of beverage cans and find out the ways to significantly reduce the number of bacteria present on them. One hundred and eighty apparently clean and non-refrigerated beverage cans were collected from different shops and divided into two groups. First group was used for cleaning experiments and second group was used to determine the effect of refrigeration on bacterial load. Different types of bacteria were isolated which belonged to Bacillus spp, Staphylococcus spp, Corynebacterium spp, Streptococcus spp, Klebsiella spp and Escherichia spp. AST result pattern of S. aureus isolates did not show the presence of MRSA and MSSA. E. coli isolates were found to be highly sensitive to ceftriaxone and highly resistant to erythromycin. Cleaning with tap water plus wiping with dry tissue resulted in maximum removal of bacterial load (76.6%) as compared to other methods (68.8% with dry tissue and 47.3% with tap water) and is thus the most effective method for this purpose. Refrigeration lowered the bacterial load by 16.6%, but it depends upon the type of bacteria present. Beverage cans are present in different environments and are handled by different people and thus can be a potential source of infection for the consumers. It is highly recommended that beverage cans should be cleaned before drinking.
Numerical Taxonomic analysis for the estimation of Genetic Diversity among some traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of West Bengal
Authors: De Mitu , Dey Santi Ranjan
Published: December 2022

The use of numerical taxonomy in plant systematics is crucial because it allows for the improvement of traditional taxonomic data gathered from sources like as morphology, physiology, chemistry, anatomy, and cytology, among others, by utilizing a better and greater number of documented features. It has been determined that it is crucial to keep track of crop genetic resource management dynamics using the fundamental diversity data of traditional crop varieties or landraces. The protection of rice diversity and the use of diversity for rice breeding are strongly tied to the food security of this region because rice is the most significant staple food in South-East Asia. Traditional rice types continue to grow in many indigenous societies despite the relentless advance of modernization, which includes industrialization and land use rules focused on the market. Folk rice varieties are also grown in various areas of West Bengal. The genetic diversity among these traditional or folk types is the only source for future rice enhancement. In this study, many local rice varieties were gathered from various regions of West Bengal, and "richness data" was calculated utilizing this knowledge. Additional data on agro-morphological traits revealed considerable variations between genotypes. Wide variance among the folk rice genotypes was revealed by estimating mean, range, standard deviation, standard error, and coefficient of variation. Following numerical taxonomic analysis, classification of genotypes revealed high genetic diversity among West Bengal's traditional rice varieties. This genetic variety might be utilised in rice breeding, where it is challenging to get access to new technology.
Extensive study and data collection on the pituitary gland: A promising prospect revealed by surveying the fish market during the monsoon season
Authors: Mukherjee Pronoy , Sarka Gupinath , Saha Aloke , Sanyal Tanmay
Published: December 2022

Because of India's large population, the fish supply demand is increasing daily. Among all fishes, the Indian major carp (Labeo rohita, Catla catla, etc.) is one of the most demanded fishes in India. Indian major carps breed once a year during the early monsoon season (June and July). At that time, the collection of spawns from natural sources is insufficient for our population. To overcome this situation, induced breeding is the most effective process to increase carp culture. IMC bred twice in a season using this method. The first step in this process is collecting and preserving pituitary glands from donor fish. This gland-pituitary extract is later produced and injected into spawn to facilitate spawning. So, in our survey, we know how many pituitary glands are collected daily as well as weekly averages from the survey site and where they are transferred.
TURKISH VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF COVID-19 STRESS SCALES (CSS)
Authors: CAĞLAYAN Rabia , ÖZDEMİR Serpil
Published: December 2022

Objective: It is considered that evaluation of the stress level, in crisis situations, will provide a valuable source of the crisis intervention. The aim of the study was to test the Turkish validity and reliability of the COVID-19 Stress Scales.

Method: This methodological study was conducted between December 2020 and January 2021 with 841 nursing students and online. The data collection form included socio-demographical characteristics of the participants, COVID-19 Stress Scales, Perceived Stress Scale, Scale of Fear of COVID-19, and Scale of Coronavirus Phobia. Translations and intercultural adaptation process were used for the Turkish version of the COVID-19 Stress Scales. Content, construct and criterion validity analyzes were performed for the validity of the Scale. Internal consistency and intra-class correlation coefficients values were calculated for the reliability of the scale.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 23.63±8.5. The Content Validity Index of the COVID-19 Stress Scales was calculated as 0.98. According to suggestions of the experts, the subscale of "xenophobia" was excluded from the scale. In Confirmatory Factor Analysis, fit indices were calculated at acceptable levels and good fits. The five factors were reported in the original study of the scale, was confirmed in the Turkish version. The Cronbach's α value was 0.94 for the scale total. Strong and positive correlations was found between the test and retest scores of the total scale (ICC=0.799; p=0.001).

Conclusion: COVID-19 Stress Scales with 30 items and five subscales was a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish society.
Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction towards Restaurant Services–A Study on Northern Part of Bangladesh
Authors: Shely Khatun Mosa , Dash Purbasha
Published: December 2022

The aims of the study is to explore the components influencing customer satisfaction in the restaurant services in Bangladesh. The method of the study is both quantitative and qualitative based on primary and secondary data. Primary data and secondary data of 520 participants has gathered using questionnaire survey from the consumers of various restaurants placed in Northern part of Bangladesh and the books, articles and government publications respectively. Collected data will be analyzed and interpreted by applying the SPSS software followed by the research objectives. The main findings of the study are that the standard service, delicious food, numerous item, payment of money, lengthy service, availability, pure quality, neatness, surroundings, furnishing design and decor, Staff’s behavior, look of the staff, employee’s awareness and place of the restaurants are immensely associated on pleasure of customers on restaurant services. Among them delay in serving for the food, neatness of the restaurant, supply of food, furnishing design and decor, look of the staff and place of the restaurant affect remarkably on customer satisfaction. 3.66 is the average mean value of the elements. Price occupies the bellow mean value of 2.88 and place has the top most mean value which is 4.18 which shows the satisfaction and disappointment of customers regarding foods. So, the study recommends some ways for service marketers to enhance the customer’s satisfaction by formulating adequate policy and strategy by considering the satisfaction and dissatisfaction criteria and also concludes that the study provides some tactics to take better decision of marketing.
Отпечатки проса на керамике раннего железного века из кургана Тортоба в Западном Казахстане
Authors: Сасаки Юка , Рахимжанова Сауле Жангельдыевна , Оңғар Ақан , Каирмагамбетов Архат Мирхатович , Эндо Эйко , Доумани Дюпюй Паула , Макулбекова Мадина , Шпенглер Роберт , Шода Шинья
Published: December 2022

В статье изложены первые результаты изучения сосудов, найденных в памятниках бронзового и раннего железного веков Казахстана, методом снятия силиконовых слепков с поверхности керамики. Метод заключается в поиске и идентификации следов семян, насекомых и других трехмерных объектов на поверхности керамических изделий. Изучение керамических отпечатков позволяет: 1. выявить, какие виды растений использовались в прошлом; 2. установить, какие инструменты использовались для изготовления гончарных изделий; 3. обнаружить органические материалы, использовавшиеся древними обществами и т. д. Анализу были подвергнуты 103 фр. сосудов из могильника Саба (Костанайская обл.), где обнаружены сосуды бронзового и раннего железного веков, а также из могильника раннего железного века Тортоба (Актюбинская обл.). В результате исследования удалось успешно идентифицировать просо обыкновенное на могильнике раннего железного века Тортоба, используя метод силиконовых реплик в керамике. Обнаруженные образцы проса раннего железного века из Западного Казахстана являются первым примером фиксации проса в виде отпечатка в стенках керамических сосудов. Настоящая работа является первым экспериментальным исследованием керамических отпечатков раннего железного века Западного Казахстана. Полученный результат не только проливает новый свет на использование проса в эту эпоху, но также подчеркивает успешность применения данной методики в этой географической области.
О “металлургических печах шахтного типа” в позднем бронзовом веке Казахстана
Authors: Григорьев Станислав Аркадиевич
Published: December 2022

Для поселений позднего бронзового века Центрального Казахстана предполагаются огромные шахтные металлургические печи с дымоходами, диаметром и глубиной до 2 м. Однако их использование для плавки медной руды невозможно по технологическим соображениям. Экспериментальные работы по использованию “печей” доказали лишь возможность горения в них дров и не отражают процессы плавки руды с помощью древесного угля. Анализ находок на поселениях Атасу и Талдысай показывает, что свидетельства плавки в этих углублениях отсутствуют, однако есть данные, что в открытых на этих поселениях колодцах обжигалась верхняя часть стенок; обнаруженные же в колодцах металлургические остатки являются результатом засыпки мусором. Гипотезы об использовании “шахтных печей” для плавки сульфидных руд тоже не подтверждаются: анализы руд и шлаков указанных поселений указывают на плавку исключительно окисленных минералов. Таким образом, шахтные углубления являются типичными для урало-казахстанских степей колодцами, к которым пристраивались небольшие печи, что позволяло добиться естественной тяги из колодца в печь. Эта конструкция появилась в синташтинской культуре, откуда распространилась в иные ареалы.
Иссык. Новые данные: по материалам кургана № 7 (Юго-Восточный Казахстан)
Authors: Мухтарова Гульмира Раиловна , Тулегенов Туралы Жаксылыкович , Бесетаев Бауыржан Берканович
Published: December 2022

В статье впервые в научный оборот вводятся материалы раскопок элитарного кургана № 7 могильника Иссык. В процессе изучения памятника проводились георадиолокационные исследования курганной насыпи, в результате которых выявлены некоторые конструктивные особенности сооружения (напр.: каменный панцирь). Выполнены аэрофото-, ортофото- и топографический планы объекта. По классификации авторов, предполагающей выделение двух типов курганов Жетысу, исследованный курган можно отнести ко второму типу на основании анализа конструктивных элементов наземного сооружения. В данном случае – это «платформа», над которой в последующем сооружалась насыпь. За последние десятилетия, благодаря методам абсолютной датировки, появились дополнительные возможности в изучении вопросов хронологии раннего железного века Жетысу. К настоящему времени известно 59 опубликованных абсолютных дат, полученных при анализе материалов из различных памятников региона: могильники – Бесшатыр, Каспан-6, Каратума, Катартобе; поселения – Цыганка-8, Тузусай и др. По результатам радиоуглеродного AMS датирования материалов, полученных в ходе раскопок, памятник датируется 2-й пол. VII–VI в. до н.э. Таким образом, полученная нами дата является первой на сегодняшний день для могильника Иссык.