bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integration of non-conventional renewable sources of energy in developing countries: challenges and opportunities in the Colombian case
Authors: Caicedo-Bravo Eduardo , Mora-Flórez Juan José , Orozco-Henao César Augusto , Salazar-Isaza Harold , Tibaquirá-Giraldo Juan Esteban
Published: December 2024

Energy plays a fundamental role in developing societies worldwide, with most of its changes affecting economic progress [1]. As stated in the “Plan Nacional de Desarrollo, PND 2022-2026” chapter four, the challenges posed must drive innovation in energy transition, leading to technological advancements, greater supply capacity, and improved energy efficiency rates, including environmental aspects [2]. At the same time, global behavior shows increasing energy consumption rates, with forecasts pointing to a 49% increase in global energy consumption between 2007 and 2035. Developing countries, including Colombia, would increase their demand by 84%, while developed countries will do it by 14% [3, 4]. The previous situation implies more outstanding commitments from the developed nations. Furthermore, the environment is increasingly crucial, limiting the management and use of energy resources. Several regulations have stimulated the inclusion of new sources and technologies not previously considered in the traditional energy market. In particular, promoting non-fossil energy resources and implementing more flexible systems are becoming competitive scenarios due to successful research efforts and the consequent advancement in learning curves [3]. Therefore, global economic improvement will largely depend on technological industry changes. Reinventing energy and leveraging it to take advantage is crucial in facing the challenges ahead, and implementing these measures can build new industries, economies, and fortunes of this century [5].
Living with Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Jiang Jacqueline , Kelly Robert , Veysey Emma , Rossell Susan , Zhu Garry , Haywood Darren
Published: December 2024

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare, autoinflammatory disorder characterized by rapidly progressive painful ulcers that are challenging to diagnose and treat. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of patients living with pyoderma gangrenosum. Using an inductive qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were completed with a purposive sample of 21 patients with pyoderma gangrenosum recruited from a public dermatology outpatient clinic in Melbourne, Australia. A reflexive thematic analysis was performed, yielding 5 themes: pain, physical challenges, social functioning and relationships, mental health, and treatment. The impact of pyoderma gangrenosum on quality of life was multifaceted and varied throughout disease progression, remission, and recurrence. Experiences of delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis were common, causing distress and resulting in unnecessary treatments including surgery. Severe pain disrupted sleep and limited daily activities, eroding patients’ sense of self-control and perpetuating depressed mood and anxiety. Management should include early specialist referral, providing information sheets for managing pain and wound care, and communicating disease expectations. In conclusion, this study has deepened understanding and given personal perspectives on what it is like to live with a condition poorly understood by many health professionals. Increased efforts should be made to increase clinician awareness regarding pyoderma gangrenosum to facilitate early diagnosis.
The International Pacific Salmon Data Legacy; Historical Sampling of Salmon in the Ocean
Authors: McKinnell Skip , Langan Joseph
Published: December 2024

Research vessels have been going to the North Pacific Ocean on expeditions to study Pacific salmon for a century but there has been, until now, no attempt to consolidate the results of these expeditions into a common database. A lack of historical data reduces the ability to detect change, whether of anthropogenic origin or not. An effort was initiated by the authors to find historical records of where and when salmon were caught at sea during research activities, to find and collate records of commonly measured biological characteristics, and to compile these records in a consistent record format with common codes and measurement units in a non-proprietary electronic format (.csv). This first public release is incomplete but as of 2023 it includes the results of nearly 44,000 f ishing operations at sea (total catch is ~15 million salmon and steelhead trout) caught over ~70 years. Over one million salmon with at least one biological property measured are included; species, length and sex being the most common. Age, body weight, gonad weight, stomach content weight, and tag number were included if reported. Although several regional gaps remain to be filled, this initial effort likely represents a major fraction of the total number of reported research fishing operations but a much smaller fraction of the total number of biological records. Most of the missing biological data records are presumed to be located somewhere in Asia.
Feminization of Finger Millet in Kericho County in Kenya
Authors: Ndubi Jessica , Murithi Festus , Thuranira Elias
Published: December 2024

Finger millet is an important crop grown in Kenya. Although the crop is mainly grown by women, little is known about gender issues on the crop’s value chain. The objective of the study was to examine gender issues in finger millet value chain in Kericho County in Kenya. Data were collected through key informant interviews, focused group discussions and a survey that covered 315 households selected through systematic sampling. The household data were analyzed through descriptive statistics using the Harvard analytical framework. The main findings showed that women performed most of the crop’s labor intensive activities yet they had less access to land. The study recommends designing of gender responsive technologies to reduce women’s work burden and increase productivity.
Instrument Model Development Evaluation Authentic Learning Esemble Music In Dumai 15 Public Middle
Authors: Sundari Regina , Ardipal Ardipal
Published: December 2024

This research is motivated by the lack of effectiveness in the assessment process in ensemble music learning. The assessments carried out tend to be subjective in nature, where teachers comment on students' performance which is considered wrong, and without clear reasons, give certain grades to students' writing results. The aims of this research are: (1) to explain the steps or process of developing authentic assessment instruments that are relevant for use in ensemble music learning, (2) to reveal the validity and reliability of authentic assessment instrument models, (3) to evaluate the practicality of authentic assessment instrument models, and (4) explain the effectiveness of authentic assessment instrument models in ensemble music learning. The method used is the R & D model with the ADDIE approach: analysis, design, develop, implement and evaluate. Data was collected through observation, questionnaires and tests. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data processing was carried out using SPSS version 22. The research results showed that previously teachers used conventional models. The validity test of authentic assessment instruments in ensemble music learning reached a score of 89.3, the practicality test reached a score of 87.4, and the effectiveness test reached a score of 89.4. Based on these results, it can be concluded that this authentic assessment instrument model is suitable for use. The implication is that it makes it easier for teachers to carry out assessments more systematically, so that it is also easier for students to carry out ensemble music learning
The Cultural Capital of Pandalungan Coffee Farmers in Building Sustainable Food Security
Authors: Maulana Amri Dhimas , Supriatna Nana
Published: December 2024

This studi aims to explore the role of cultural capital of Pandhalungan coffee farmers in Jember Regency in their efforts to build sustainable food security. This study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design to explore the experiences, perceptions, and practices of coffee farmers in utilizing their cultural capital to improve economic, social, and environmental well-being at the local level. Data collection used in-depth interviews and participatory observation with a number of coffee farmers. Data analysis was conducted thematically to identify the main patterns, key findings, and perspectives that emerged from participants' narratives. The results of this studi showed that the types of cultural capital owned by Pandalungan coffee farmers include traditional knowledge, local agricultural practices, community values, and social norms that support food security. The Coffee farmers in Pandalungan have in-depth knowledge of traditional farming practices passed down through generations. This knowledge includes specific techniques in planting, tending and harvesting coffee that are adapted to local conditions. In addition, the cultural capital of Pandalungan coffee farmers plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable food security.
Comparative Study: Traditional Form Of The Game Sepak Rago The Communities Of Kopah And West Sumatra
Authors: Wulandari Nova Reza
Published: December 2024

This research is motivated by the traditional game, namely Sepak Rago, which is a game that has existed for a long time and is found in several regions in Indonesia. such as Minangkabau and Riau, especially Kenegerian Kopah, Kuantan Singingi Regency. In Minangkabau this game is known as Sipak Rago, while in Kenegerian Kopah it is Sepak Rago Tinggi. From these two areas, there are several differentiating aspects of this game. This research was carried out with the aim of revealing comparisons of game forms. The research method used is descriptive-qualitative. The object of research is the traditional game Sepak Rago in the Minangkabau community and the Kenegerian Kopah community. The types of data used are primary and secondary data, data collection techniques namely observation and documentation, as well as data analysis techniques that combine and collect all the data obtained and then checked, filtered until the data becomes valid. The results of this research concluded that this form of traditional game in Minangkabau and Kenegerian Kopah has several differentiating aspects, namely technique, player members, properties and other supporting elements in the Sepak Rago game in the region. Even so, this traditional game is an asset that must be preserved and passed on to future generations. This aims to ensure that future generations do not easily abandon the traditions and culture of their region. The existence of aspects that differentiate traditional games can also be an important thing to show people's identity through culture and traditions through traditional games.
Enhancing Elementary School Teachers Competency as Mathematics and Science Olympiad Supervisors
Authors: FUADIYAH SADIATUL
Published: December 2024

Community service activities aim to provide knowledge through coaching to teachers to deepen the material and training on science olympiad questions, thus helping teachers in analyzing, directing and guiding students who will take part in olympiad selection at the district/city, provincial and national levels. The targets for this activity are mathematics and science olympiad supervisor teachers from several elementary schools that are members of the KKG Cluster 3 of Koto Tangah District. The method used in this activity is a direct approach, lecture or practice. The approach method is carried out by observing the problems faced by the supervising teacher. The lecture method is carried out through socialization and coaching related to Olympic material. Meanwhile, the practical method is carried out through training and in-depth study of science olympiad questions. The result of this activity is that teachers are able to analyze, direct and guide students who will take part in the Olympic selection at the district/city, provincial and national levels so that they can improve the quality of education in the Olympic field.
Bridging the Gap in Interactive Education: A WordWall Training Initiative for MGMP Instructors in Padang Panjang
Authors: Agustina Dina
Published: December 2024

In the quest for educational advancement in Padang Panjang, Indonesia, this article presents a groundbreaking initiative titled "Bridging the Gap in Interactive Education: A WordWall Training Initiative for MGMP Instructors." The primary objective of this initiative was to elevate interactive teaching methodologies among MGMP (Mata Pelajaran Guru) instructors by focusing on three crucial assessment indicators: the enhancement of knowledge regarding instructional media, the cultivation of proficiency in utilizing teaching media throughout the learning process, and the introduction of innovative tools and insights applicable to the teaching process. Conducted with active participation from MGMP instructors, this training program centered around WordWall, a digital educational platform. The remarkable outcome of this study reveals unanimous agreement, with all participating instructors unequivocally affirming their satisfaction with the improvements in the assessed indicators. These results signify the effective bridging of the gap in interactive education by offering professional development opportunities and introducing novel tools, such as WordWall. This initiative serves as a pivotal step in empowering instructors and elevating the quality of education in Padang Panjang, underscoring the importance of embracing innovative teaching methodologies for a brighter educational future.
TRAINING ON DIVERSIFICATION OF FISHERY PRODUCTS FOR FISHING COMMUNITIES IN MUARA SIKABALUAN, MENTAWAI ISLANDS, TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC RESILIENCE
Authors: Atifah Yusni , Putri Irma Leilani Eka , Holinesti Rahmi , Fadillaturahmah Fadillaturahmah
Published: December 2024

The community of Sikabaluan Village primarily earns a living as fishermen. The obstacles in selling fishermen's products are related to the geographical location of Sikabaluan village, which has limited transportation between the village and areas outside the island. The issues found in the village of Sikabaluan are 1) The accumulation of fish during the harvest season, causing fish prices to tend to be lower than usual, even resulting in unsold fish that spoil, and 2) A lack of knowledge among the community regarding fish preservation. This relates to how to preserve fish so that it does not spoil quickly and has a longer shelf life, as well as how to utilize and prepare natural materials as natural preservatives. 3) There is a lack of skills among the community to process fishery products into other types of food, so that unsold fish can be transformed into other food types with higher market value. Therefore, it is necessary to provide assistance to the community of Sikabaluan village to enhance their knowledge regarding fish preservation and how to process fish into other types of food with high economic value. The method used in this service involves counseling and training for the community. This activity will be held in August 2024 and will be attended by 20 participants from the fishing community of Muara Sikabaluan village. The results of this activity show that (1) there is an increase in public knowledge about food and nutrition as well as innovations in fish processing. (2) The community has acquired skills in processing fish products into nuggets. (3) This knowledge and skill can serve as a foundation for businesses to meet the community's livelihood needs, thereby enhancing the economic situation of the community
Optimization of Sentiment Analysis for MBKM Program using Naïve Bayes with Particle Swarm Optimization
Authors: Diva Aliyah  , Zilrahmi  , Yenni Kurniawati  , Dina Fitria
Published: December 2024

Awal tahun 2020, Kemendikbudristek RI meluncurkan program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) dengan tujuan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan tinggi melalui pendekatan pembelajaran yang berfokus pada mahasiswa. kemunculan program ini memicu berbagai reaksi di media sosial, terutama di Twitter, baik dengan respon positif maupun negatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sentimen pengguna Twitter terhadap program MBKM dengan menggunakan algoritma Naive Bayes yang dioptimalkan dengan Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). Data yang digunakan adalah tweet berbahasa Indonesia yang mengandung kata kunci “MBKM” dan “Kampus Merdeka” dari periode Juli hingga Desember 2022. Tahapan penelitian meliputi pengumpulan data melalui crawling, pelabelan manual data menjadi sentimen positif dan negatif, preprocessing data, penerapan algoritma Naive Bayes, serta seleksi fitur dengan PSO. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelompok tweet yang dikategorikan berdasarkan sentimen positif dan negatif terhadap pelaksanaan program MBKM di Indonesia pada tahun 2022 menunjukkan bahwa percobaan NB-PSO mencapai akurasi sebesar 90,87%, meningkat 7,12% dibandingkan dengan algoritma Naive Bayes saja. Dengan demikian, penggunaan algoritma Particle Swarm Optimization dalam algoritma klasifikasi Naive Bayes terbukti meningkatkan performa klasifikasi, khususnya dalam kasus analisis sentimen.
Kata kunci: Analisis Sentimen, Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka, Twitter, Naive Bayes, Particle Swarm Optimization.
Penerapan Metode Choice-Based Conjoint Analysis pada Preferensi Pekerjaan Mahasiswa Departemen Statistika Universitas Negeri Padang
Authors: Putra M. Farel Rusde , Dodi Vionanda  , Dony Permana  , Dina Fitria
Published: December 2024

Dalam ilmu psikologi, banyak pendapat mengatakan bahwa umur 18-25 tahun adalah saat-saat dimana preferensi seseorang terhadap sesuatu mulai terbentuk, termasuk preferensi terhadap pekerjaan. dimana yang berada di umur itu umumnya adalah para mahasiswa yang belum terlalu mengenal mengenal dunia pekerjaan yang sedang mengalami perkembangan teknologi informasi. salah satu ilmu yang mengandalkan teknologi dan valid di banyak bidang adalah statistika, karena ilmu statistika bisa dipakai di bidang sosial ataupun alam maka mahasiswa statistika memiliki pilihan bidang pekerjaan yang cukup luas, maka pada penelitian ini akan menduga bagaimana preferensi mahasiswa statistika dalam memilih pekerjaan. salah satu metode yang sering digunakan untuk understand preferensi dan popular adalah metode Choice-based conjoint. hasil dari analisis cbc menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang paling berpengaruh terhadap preferensi pekerjaan mahasiswa statistika adalah jam kerja dengan pengaruh sebesar 40,29%, kemudian disusul dengan gaji pertama (36,87%), kesesuaian dengan bidang statistika (12,04%), lingkungan kerja (7,18%), dan terakhir jenis tempat kerja (3,62%).
Early Marriage Factors Indonesian Using Spatial Regression Analysis
Authors: Permana Yazid , Dina Fitria  , Yenni Kurniawati  , Fadhilah Fitri
Published: December 2024

Pernikahan merupakan suatu ikatan sakral yang diakui secara sosial dan agama untuk membentuk sebuah keluarga, sebagaimana diatur dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2019. Persentase pernikahan dini di Indonesia terus meningkat hingga mencapai 21,5% pada tahun 2022, menempatkan Indonesia pada peringkat 8 dunia menurut UNICEF. data tahun 2023. Meningkatnya pernikahan dini berdampak signifikan terhadap kesehatan ibu dan anak dan seringkali berujung pada tingginya angka perceraian, yaitu sebanyak 516.334 kasus pada tahun 2022. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan informasi dan pengetahuan kepada pelajar tentang pernikahan dini dan regresi spasial. Faktor utama yang mempengaruhi terjadinya pernikahan dini adalah rendahnya tingkat pendidikan, kesulitan ekonomi, dan faktor lingkungan. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pernikahan dini paling tinggi terjadi di Kalimantan dan Sulawesi, dengan efek spasial mempengaruhi persentase pernikahan dini antar wilayah. Analisis regresi spasial seperti model Spatial Autoregressive (SAR) digunakan untuk menguji interaksi antar wilayah yang mempengaruhi pernikahan dini. Uji autokorelasi spasial dan efek ketergantungan spasial menunjukkan efek ketergantungan spasial, sehingga model SAR dengan bobot kedekatan ratu menjadi yang paling sesuai. Model yang dihasilkan dinilai cukup baik mengingat nilai R-squared sebesar 40,97%. Model terbaik menunjukkan bahwa Tingkat Pengangguran Terbuka (TPT) kaum muda merupakan variabel signifikan yang sangat mempengaruhi persentase pernikahan dini. Oleh karena itu, pemerintah pusat dan provinsi diharapkan lebih memperhatikan faktor pengangguran terbuka kaum muda untuk mengendalikan dan menurunkan angka pernikahan dini di Indonesia.
Perbandingan Metode Naïve Bayes Dan K-Nearest Neighbors Dalam Mengklasifikasikan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia Menurut Kabupaten/ Kota di Indonesia Tahun 2022
Authors: Anggara Rudi , Tessy Octavia Mukhti  , Yenni Kurniawati  , Dina Fitria
Published: December 2024

Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) adalah indikator yang digunakan untuk mengukur keberhasilan upaya meningkatkan kualitas hidup manusia di suatu wilayah tertentu. IPM Indonesia mengalami peningkatan setiap tahun, namun IPM di beberapa kabupaten/kota di Indonesia masih berada dalam kategori rendah. Rendahnya IPM di kabupaten/kota tersebut disebabkan oleh ketidakmerataan pembangunan antar wilayah di Indonesia. Ketimpangan pembangunan ini dipengaruhi oleh indikator-indikator IPM serta faktor-faktor lainnya. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, diperlukan suatu sistem keputusan untuk menentukan kategori IPM dengan menggunakan metode Naïve Bayes dan KNN. Metode Naïve Bayes diterapkan dengan asumsi distribusi Gaussian, sementara KNN diimplementasikan dengan mengoptimalkan nilai K terdekat. Evaluasi kinerja model dilakukan untuk menentukan akurasi terbaik dari kedua metode menggunakan confusion matrix. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa model Naïve Bayes lebih unggul dibandingkan algoritma KNN dalam mengklasifikasikan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) berdasarkan kabupaten/kota di Indonesia pada tahun 2022, dengan Naïve Bayes mencapai akurasi sebesar 93%. Oleh karena itu, algoritma Naïve Bayes menunjukkan kinerja yang baik dalam hal akurasi.
Effect of Evaporation and Condensation Temperature on Performance of Organic Rankine System Using R134a, R417A, R422D, R245fa
Authors: Dikmen Erkan , Şencan Şahin Arzu
Published: December 2024

Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs) are identified as one of the most promising technologies for generating electricity from low-grade heat sources. Unlike conventional Rankine cycles, ORCs operate at lower temperatures and pressures. This allows them to utilize organic fluids or refrigerants as the working fluid instead of water, which is better suited for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. The performance and design of an ORC system are heavily dependent on the chosen working fluid. Therefore, selecting the right working fluid is crucial for a specific application, such as solar thermal, geothermal, or waste heat recovery. This study analyzed the performance of ORCs using four different working fluids: R-134a, R-245fa, R417A, and R422D. The researchers investigated how variations in condensation and evaporation temperatures affect thermal efficiency, mass flow rate, pump power, and turbine pressure ratio. The Engineering Equation Solver (EES) program was used for analyses. The results demonstrated that condensation and evaporation temperatures significantly influence system performance. The study found that ORC systems using R417A and R422D exhibited higher efficiencies compared to the other working fluids analyzed. Additionally, these fluids required lower mass flow rates per unit of power generation compared to the other fluids.
Analysis of Mortality Risk in Stroke Patients for Optimizing Stroke Services
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran/ Dr. Hasan Sadikin General, Amalia Lisda , Islami Aditya ,   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran/ Dr. Hasan Sadikin General
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The high mortality rate due to stroke causes a burden on health services, so it is essential to optimize stroke services. Mortality is one of the parameters used to assess stroke services. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, as a stroke service support hospital, should carry out comprehensive service development, one of which is through continuous evaluation regarding the mortality rate of stroke patients being treated. This study aims to analyze the description of mortality in stroke patients at Hasan Sadikin General Bandung, Indonesia.
Subject and Methods: The study used a retrospective analytic method for stroke patients in the Neurology ward from January to April 2023. The patients were divided into two groups: those who died and those who returned home with improvement. Data were taken from medical records regarding age, onset, length of stay, NIHSS, initial leukocytes, NLR, and complications. The data were then analyzed using the Mann-Whitney correlation test.
Results: From this study showed that 22 patients died, and 70 patients were discharged with improvement. There were no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) in the variables of age, onset, and length of stay in the two groups. There were statistically significant differences (p<0.05) between the two groups on the NIHSS on admission, leukocyte count, NLR variables, and the presence or absence of complications.
Conclusion: NIHSS scores, leukocyte count, NLR, and complications significantly affect mortality in stroke patients. This can be the basis for preventing and managing complications to reduce mortality in stroke patients and achieve better-quality indicators of stroke services.
Comparison of Changes in Cortisol Values Before and After Administration of a Combination of Continuous Fentanyl and Paracetamol Drip in Post-Craniotomy Patients in ICU of Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan
Authors:   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sumatera Utara/Dr. H Adam Malik General Hospital Medan Indonesia, Etania Cassandra , Irina Rr Sinta , Ihsan Muhammad ,   Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sumatera Utara/Dr. H Adam Malik General Hospital Medan Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Post-craniotomy surgical pain can trigger an inflammatory response and release various stress response mediators. Prolonged stress response to pain can increase cortisol secretion which will eventually be resulted in cortisol dysfunction and widespread inflammation. Opioids have been shown to provide pain management after craniotomy. Fentanyl is a commonly used opioid analgesic to manage postoperative pain. The addition of paracetamol is often used as multimodal analgesia which aims to reduce postoperative pain and to minimize the stress response that occurs. The aim of the study was to obtain a comparison of changes in cortisol values before and after the administration of a combination of continuous fentanyl and paracetamol in post-craniotomy patients in the ICU of Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan.
Subject and Methods: This research design used a cross sectional test with pretest and posttest design, with primary data sources obtained directly from examinations on patients in the ICU. This study involved 15 post-craniotomy patients in the ICU with mechanical ventilation. The cortisol levels in the patient’s blood were checked before and after administration continuous fentanyl and paracetamol drip.
Results: There was a decrease in cortisol levels after being given a combination of continuous fentanyl and paracetamol drip in post-craniotomy patients by 18% with a p-value of 0.001 (p <0.05).
Conclusion: Combination of continuous fentanyl and paracetamol drip can provide analgesia effects that can reduce the stress response, namely cortisol.
Covid-19 and the factors affecting the performance of listed commercial banks in Vietnam: Utilizing the two-stage DEA method
Authors: Linh Chau Dinh , Thanh Nguyen Phuc Quy
Published: December 2024

This article measures the performance of listed commercial banks in Vietnam and identifies factors influencing their efficiency. The study follows a two-stage approach: (i) In the first stage, scale efficiency scores from 2016 to 2022 are assessed using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method; (ii) In the second stage, Tobit regression analyzes internal factors, macroeconomic conditions, and the impact of Covid-19. Key findings show that internal factors such as return on assets positively affect efficiency, while the ratio of equity to total capital has a negative and statistically significant impact. Bank size positively influences efficiency scores. Macroeconomic factors, including economic growth and inflation, were statistically insignificant. However, the Covid-19 pandemic had a significant negative effect on bank efficiency.
A morosidade do processo de adoção nacional, frente a Lei n. 12.010/2009
Authors: Oliveira Gabriel José Ribas de , Bueno Mariza Schuster
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo examina os desafios que afetam a morosidade do processo de adoção nacional e as exigências legais estabelecidas pela Lei n. 12.010/2009, como questões burocráticas e entraves judiciais. Essa análise revela que, apesar de melhorias trazidas pela lei, buscando beneficiar esse processo, a implementação efetiva ainda enfrenta alguns obstáculos, como a ausência de infraestrutura adequada nos órgãos de proteção à criança e ao adolescente. Além disso, processos judiciais complexos e escassez de profissionais especializados têm prolongado a espera das crianças por um lar. Este estudo enfatiza a necessidade de implementação de medidas para agilizar o sistema, como investimento em capacitação de profissionais, modernização de procedimentos e estímulo da sociedade para obter mais atitudes adotivas e motivar as pessoas interessadas a mudar as características das crianças que desejam. O artigo conclui que apesar dos avanços e dos esforços implementados, a morosidade do processo de adoção nacional ainda é preocupante e necessita de ações coordenadas e contínuas para assegurar as crianças e adolescentes aptos para a adoção que encontrem um lar e uma família que proporcione um ambiente seguro e amoroso.
A audiência de conciliação na PMA em Canoinhas: um instrumento útil ao processo administrativo ambiental e à recuperação de áreas degradadas?
Authors: Ossowski Hilario Albino , Taporosky Filho Paulo Silas
Published: December 2024

A Constituição Federal impôs ao Poder Público o dever de proteger o meio ambiente. Surge a partir dessa obrigação a indagação sobre o efetivo cumprimento das normativas de proteção ambiental. Ao considerar essa questão, surgiu o questionamento sobre a efetividade do processo administrativo ambiental no âmbito da atuação da Polícia Militar Ambiental de Canoinhas, de modo que com base nisso o problema de pesquisa foi assim definido: o processo administrativo ambiental em Canoinhas/SC, quando se verifica ter havido a infração, alcança o objetivo de pelo menos iniciar a recuperação do dano, ou tem potencial para isso, por meio do Termo de Compromisso celebrado entre Estado e administrado? O objetivo da pesquisa se pautou pelo levantamento de informações ou dados sobre os ajustes em processos administrativos ambientais para a recuperação do dano ambiental. A metodologia empregada é a exploratória de revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados obtidos confirmaram a hipótese positiva da pesquisa, tendo em vista que os números de ajustes nesse sentido são significativos. A conclusão se dá no sentido de apontar para a utilidade da audiência de conciliação na Polícia Militar Ambiental de Canoinhas/SC, posto que possibilita de forma adequada e justa a recuperação de danos ambientais constatados.
Sensory Analysis and Emotional Response of the Consumer
Authors: Teodorescu Gabriela
Published: December 2024

Wine is a dynamic product that has been discussed about for millennia in many areas of the world. For a product with such a legacy, which has forged links with many cultures, there should be a shared and original vocabulary. In order to meet this demand for description and assessment of wines, the sensory analysis of wine has been enhanced. But, for this we need to train and develop the capacity of judges to describe the sensory characteristics provoked by visual, aromatic and taste-sensing perceptions. Wine is not a product simple to describe and judge. In reality, the human senses have not accurate measures of these stimuli because of physiological or mental limitations (Lawless 1999). Conventional sensory analysis, as a result, seems to create a dialogue link between wine specialists and audiences. Moreover, given that consumer tastes are different and are not shaped only by the quality attributes of food.
The Influence of Physical-Chemical Parameters on the Sensory Evaluation of Sparkling Wines
Authors: Mihaela Dana Pop A.A.
Published: December 2024

Sparkling wines are wines obtained through the second fermentation of still wines, and they contain an overpressure of carbon dioxide formed during this process. Champagne is the most famous sparkling wine in the world, produced exclusively in the Champagne region of France using the bottle fermentation method, also known as the traditional or champenoise method. Another widely known sparkling wine is Prosecco, which is produced in the Treviso region of Italy using the Charmat-Martinotti method of fermentation in pressurized tanks. This article aims to provide an overview of the physico-chemical characteristics of sparkling wines made using the traditional method (such as Cava, Crémant, and Champagne) and some sparkling wines made using the tank method (such as Prosecco and Spumante), and to correlate these characteristics with the tasting notes specific to each type of sparkling wine.
Philosophical generation as an optics in the study of Slovak philosophical thought of the 20th century
Authors: Marchevský Ondrej
Published: December 2024

The term philosophical generation, or generations, covers one such initiative in new readings in the history of 20th century philosophy, ethics, and moral philosophy. It focuses its attention on interactions between philosophers as personalities, as teachers of philosophy, and their student-philosophers. It is interested in the interactions that shape the tradition of philosophical thinking and ethics in such unique environments as university departments, institutes of academies, scientific societies, journal editorial offices, or publishing houses. The present study provides an analysis of the existing state of the generational discourse in a historical-philosophical context starting from the 20th century. It focuses on the prospects and pitfalls of the applicability of this lens when examining Slovak philosophical and ethics work in the 20th century and today. It brings thinking about the extent to which the given approach could contribute to existing reflections of our philosophy and ethics and the effort to answer the question of our philosophical identity. It would make possible to point out perspectives and, at the same time, the pitfalls of grasping the formation of philosophical generations in the Slovak academic environment.
Causality Between ICT, Financial Development And Economic Growth In Kenya
Authors: Musakwa Mercy T. , Odhiambo Nicholas M.
Published: December 2024

Research background

The growing importance of information and communication technology (ICT) in every facet of life motivated this study to examine the association between ICT, financial development and economic growth.

Purpose

The purpose of the study is to establish if there is a causal relationship among ICT, financial development and economic growth using annual data from 1990 to 2021.

Research methodology

The study used ARDL bounds test for cointegration and the error correction model (ECM) – based Granger causality technique to examine the causal relationship between the three variables. Three proxies for ICT: the number of fixed telephone subscriptions per 100 people, the number of individuals using the internet as a percentage of the total population, and the number of cellular subscriptions per 100 people were used.

Results

The study found the causality between ICT, financial development and economic growth to vary depending on the ICT proxy used. A unidirectional causal flow from ICT to economic growth was found to predominate in the long run when two out of three ICT proxies were considered. The study also found bidirectional causality between ICT and financial development to dominate in the short run when two out of three ICT proxies were considered and a unidirectional causal flow from ICT to financial development in the long run when all three ICT proxies were considered.

Novelty

The study departs from the current literature on the causal relationship between ICT, financial development and economic growth by employing three proxies of ICT, namely the number of telephone subscriptions per 100 people, the number of cellular subscriptions per 100 people and the number of individuals using the internet as a percentage of the total population.
Acoustic Properties of Recycled Polyurethane Foam Waste and Polyvinyl Acetate Composites
Authors: Tubelis Jonas , Astrauskas Tomas , Dzikēvičs Miķelis
Published: December 2024

According to a European Commission report, around 675 000 tons of polyurethane foam waste is generated in Europe annually. Only 11 % of this waste is recycled, and the rest goes to landfills or is incinerated, so it is worth looking for new ways to treat or recycle it. This article examines the possibilities of recycling such waste into sound-absorbing materials. With this paper, an alternative way to recycle polyurethane foam is proposed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acoustic properties of various polyurethane foam waste scraps in the production of mattresses, pillows, and other products and to assess whether such waste can be used as a basis for creating a sound-absorbing composite material. Research was performed using standard transfer function (ISO 10534-2) and transfer matrix (ASTM E2611) methods. Samples were formed in 3 different thicknesses: 1 cm, 3 cm and 5 cm. Polyurethane (PU) foam waste was used as the main material of the composite. The samples were bound using polyvinyl acetate. Measured parameters: normal incidence sound transmission loss and sound absorption. Sound absorption coefficient (SAC) values of different thickness composite samples reached up to 0.9 in frequencies higher than 1000 Hz (depending on thickness). Sound transmission loss (STL) values increase with thickness and reach 20 dB (5 cm thickness sample). Sound absorption results show that binding material quantity in the composite does not affect sound absorption and sound transmission loss negatively. The aim of this paper is to understand the binding material influence on acoustic properties of PU foam – polyvinyl acetate (PVA) composites.
Endangered Languages: A Systematic Qualitative Study of Socio-Cultural Impacts and Revitalisation
Authors: Awal Abdul
Published: December 2024

This study investigates endangered language preservation through three research questions: risk factors for endangerment, socio-cultural effects of language loss, and complexities in preservation and revitalisation. A qualitative systematic review underscores the cultural, historical and intellectual importance of endangered languages. It identifies globalisation, urbanisation, and dominant languages as key accelerators of linguistic endangerment. The findings indicate significant sociocultural consequences of language loss, notably the decline of cultural identity and heritage. The study concludes that community involvement, technological advancements, and supportive government policies are crucial to successful preservation, ensuring that at-risk languages are maintained and revitalised for future generations.
Schoolscaping in a Multilingual Area: An Example of a Hungarian College in Western Ukraine
Authors: Váradi Krisztián , Hires-László Kornélia , Máté Réka
Published: December 2024

Transcarpathia is one of the westernmost counties of Ukraine with a century-long multilingual tradition. The biggest minority group in the region is formed by Hungarians whose main educational and cultural centre is the Ferenc Rákóczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian College of Higher Education. The linguistic landscape of the region has been analysed several times, but the same cannot be said about schoolscape studies. Therefore, the present paper aimed to solve this research gap and investigate how a minority higher education institution can implement current educational and language policies in its linguistic landscape. The study employed a qualitative approach to show the symbolic significance of the languages used in an educational setting. Altogether 394 pictures were taken in the corridors of the main building of the Transcarpathian Hungarian College, in the Philology Campus, in several classrooms, and in the near environment of the institution. The pictures were divided into eight distinct categories, ranging from bottom-up to top-down initiatives: decorations, symbolic inscriptions, advertisements, instructions related to crises, names of rooms, educational documents, library signage, and other signs and announcements. In addition, the official website and the social networking sites of the Transcarpathian Hungarian College were analysed briefly as part of a virtual schoolscape analysis. Based on the results, the Rákóczi College follows a strong bilingual tradition by making everything available in at least two languages (Ukrainian and Hungarian), but the bottom-up domain is also subject to monolingualism. Furthermore, the online schoolscape of the institution is multilingual because everything is published in three languages (Ukrainian, Hungarian, and English). The research can be further expanded with the help of the aforementioned qualitative approach of schoolscaping in other Transcarpathian Hungarian educational institutions to get a deeper insight into the applied multilingual practices in a war-torn country.
The Linguistic Landscape of Urban Vellore: A Comprehensive Analysis of Language Distribution, Choice, and Implications in the Commercial Space Through Shop Signs
Authors: Mishra Sneha
Published: December 2024

The current study explores the language distribution on commercial shop signs in the linguistic landscape (LL) of urban Vellore, a city in the Tamil Nadu state of India. The study aims to contribute to the understanding of the LL in urban Vellore by focusing on the analysis of shop signs in the commercial space. A previous survey of the linguistic situation of the region highlights the presence of several Indian and foreign languages in the verbal repertoire of the inhabitants, yet the visual representation of the shop signs render prominence to bilingual signs with English and Tamil occupying maximum space. The study utilizes the conceptual frameworks of Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) and Social Representation Theory (SRT) to explore the dynamics of shop signs. The study analyzed the total of 250 shop signs from 5 sample areas and interviewed 25 sign producers and 15 sign readers to understand the motivation and implication of language choices on the name boards of shops. The study found that English enjoys the highest visibility and dominance among all languages, while Tamil is salient next to English on the shop signs. The shop owners’ language choices on shop names are driven by a desire to accommodate customers from different linguistic backgrounds, to project their cultural identity, and to align with the values of globalization and modernity. The study concludes that there is a dialectical relationship between the city and the inhabitants, as they develop and accommodate one another in response to the city along with its language policies, identity issues, and expectations. The LL of Vellore’s shop signs is a reflection of the cultural, linguistic, and economic landscape of the city, and provides a window into the complexities of language use in multilingual urban environments.
Impact of Public Debt on Economic Growth-Case of the Republic of Kosovo
Authors: Halilaj Arbenita
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to investigate the impact of public debt on the economic growth of the Republic of Kosovo through an econometric analysis using quarterly data for the available years from 2013 until 2022. The research data used in this paper originates from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kosovo and the Kosovo Statistical Agency, using variables such as GDP per capita, Central Government Debt, and Government Spending in Euro units. The econometric analysis provides statistically significant variables in the long-run, thus confirming the validity of the long-run relationship between Public debt and the GDP. Such, confirms the Keynesian theory that the public debt impacts positively the economic growth in our case. Ultimately, the government is ought to use a well-planned investment and fiscal responsibility with attention to the acquired debt.
Using Aquaculture Waste Sludge and Agricultural By-products to Produce Organic Fertilizer
Authors: Trung Thanh Dang , Minh Ty Nguyen , Huynh Anh Tuyet Nguyen
Published: December 2024

The study was conducted to turn aquaculture sludge and agricultural by-products into organic fertilizer as part of the circular production. The main raw materials included sludge from catfish ponds after harvest and organic materials from agricultural by-products (25% from growing cordyceps, 25% from growing oyster mushrooms, 25% from peanut shells, and 25% from coconut fiber). The aquaculture sludge (AS) and agricultural by products (ABP) are mixed at five different ratios: 10% AS + 90% ABP; 30% AS + 70% ABP; 50% AS + 50% ABP; 70% AS + 30% ABP, and 90% AS + 10% ABP. The results showed that the experiment with the ratio of 30% AS + 70% ABP optimized the decomposition of organic compounds and produced organic fertilizer with higher nutrient content than the other four mixing ratios. Comparing the quality of organic fertilizer produced with the organic fertilizer quality standards of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, 15/18 biochemical indicators have met the regulations. The results of the study can provide a guideline for the local people to optimize organic fertilizer production utilizing aquaculture sludge and agricultural byproducts, save input costs for agricultural production, and contribute to reducing waste to the natural environment.
APD-BayTM: Jakarta Air Quality Index Prediction using Bayesian Optimized LSTM
Authors: Raey Faldo  , Satria Mandala  , Mohd Shahrizal Sunar  , Salim M. Zaki
Published: December 2024

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a metric for evaluating air quality in a region. Jakarta holds the fifth position globally in terms of air pollution. Several studies have been performed to forecast pollution levels in Jakarta. However, existing studies exhibit limitations such as outdated datasets, lack of data normalization, absence of machine learning parameter setting, neglect of k-fold cross-validation, and a failure to incorporate deep learning algorithms for pollution detection. This study introduces an air quality detection system called APD-BayTM to address these issues. This proposed system leverages Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and uses Bayesian Optimization (BO) to enhance the performance of air pollution detection. The methodology used in this research involves four key steps: data preprocessing, LSTM model development, hyperparameter tuning through BO, and performance assessment using 5-fold cross-validation. APD-BayTM exhibits robust performance that is comparable to previous research outcomes. The LSTM model in APD-BayTM on the training dataset achieved average precision, recall, F1 score, and accuracy values of 93.29%, 91.41%, 91.89%, and 95.90%, respectively. These metrics improved on the test dataset, reaching 97.44%, 99.71%, 98.52%, and 99.34%, respectively. These findings show the robustness of APD-BayTM across datasets of varying sizes, encompassing both large and small datasets.