bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La cobertura periodística de las elecciones andaluzas de 2022 en los informativos de Canal Sur, la televisión pública autonómica
Authors: Figuereo-Benítez Juan C. , Sussi de Oliveira Julieti , Mancinas Chávez Rosalba
Published: February 2024

La televisión pública, como medio de difusión de contenidos de interés público, es una herramienta valiosa para promover la toma de decisiones informadas en los procesos electorales democráticos. Su función es más relevante durante las campañas electorales porque proporciona la información necesaria para que la ciudadanía ejerza libre y racionalmente su derecho al voto. La televisión pública debe garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades de los grupos que concurren a las elecciones, imponiendo la neutralidad y el pluralismo. Este artículo analiza la cobertura periodística que ofreció Canal Sur Televisión durante la campaña andaluza de 2022. El estudio ha sido realizado desde la teoría de la Agenda Setting, estudiando así los contenidos informativos de la televisión andaluza. Para ello, se recurrió a la técnica de análisis de contenido cuantitativo, incluyéndose una muestra de 18 informativos. El muestreo abarcó desde el día anterior a que comenzara la campaña hasta el propio día de las elecciones. Los resultados evidencian la relevancia que brindaron los informativos a las elecciones y el tratamiento exclusivo a los partidos más votados en los anteriores comicios. Entre las conclusiones se destaca cómo quedan silenciadas las formaciones minoritarias, la personalización del candidato y la ausencia de sondeos electorales.
Strategies for Alleviating Poverty Through the Zakat, Infaq, and Shadaqah Collection and Management Program at Lazisnu Nganjuk
Authors: Hidayat Ahmad Agus , Hakim Fajrul
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui strategi pengumpulan dana abadi melalui program pergerakan koin di Lazisnu Nganjuk dan pengelolaannya untuk mengentaskan kemiskinan. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, sedangkan teknik pengumpulan datanya meliputi dokumentasi, wawancara, dan observasi, yang kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis SWOT dan triangulasi. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa Program Gerakan Koin yang dilakukan oleh Lazisnu Nganjuk dalam pelaksanaannya menggunakan metode Penggalangan Dana Langsung yaitu dengan cara mengunjungi rumah para donatur dan melibatkan mereka secara aktif dalam proses penggalangan dana. Selain itu, peneliti menemukan bahwa pengelolaan hasil program koin tidak sepenuhnya ditangani oleh Lazisnu Nganjuk; Sebaliknya, dana yang diperoleh disalurkan ke beberapa sektor, antara lain 5% dikelola oleh Pengurus Cabang (PC) Nahdlatul Ulama, 10% dikelola oleh Pengurus Cabang (PC) Lazisnu, 15% dikelola oleh Tingkat Kecamatan (MWC), dan 70% dikelola oleh Pengurus Cabang (PC) Nahdlatul Ulama, dan 70% dikelola oleh Pengurus Cabang (PC) Nahdlatul Ulama. % dikelola oleh Tingkat Desa. Selanjutnya hasil pengelolaan program koin disalurkan melalui bidang pendidikan, sosial ekonomi, dan tanggap bencana. Tentu saja dampak dari program ini akan memberikan solusi untuk mengentaskan kemiskinan di masyarakat, khususnya di wilayah Nganjuk.

Kata Kunci :   Pengelolaan, Program Koin dan Gerakan Kemiskinan
Decoding Sentiments: Exploring Islamic Fintech Discourse on Twitter in the Post-Pandemic
Authors: Haidar Abdullah
Published: February 2024

Twitter users' perceptions of sharia-compliant fintech offer a revealing insight into their responses to Islamic financial innovations. Analyzing 2,131 tweets, the study found that the majority of attitudes were neutral (80.8%), followed by positive sentiments (16.2%), and negativity was the least (3%). This paints an intriguing picture of user reactions toward sharia fintech. The prevalence of neutral attitudes suggests a lack of full engagement or a neutral stance among users, potentially due to limited understanding or minimal interaction with Islamic finance platforms. However, the significant positive sentiment indicates an interest and endorsement of sharia-compliant finance, seen as an ethical and aligned alternative within Islamic principles. Conversely, the emergence of negative sentiment raises concerns regarding compatibility with genuine sharia principles and the safety of its implementation. Addressing these concerns through education and transparency becomes crucial. A comprehensive approach involving regulation, outreach, and risk management is essential to build trust and understanding of the value sharia fintech offers in the modern financial landscape.
Legal challenges and innovations in executive proceedings in Ukraine and the world: A comparative aspect
Authors: Berdar Mykola
Published: February 2024

The relevance of the study is due to some changes at both the global and national levels that significantly affect the process of exercising the rights and freedoms of individuals, rendering a fair judgement and its enforcement. Such changes include the introduction of martial law in Ukraine and the digitalization of several legal processes. In view of this, the purpose of the research work is to analyse the main problems in the field of enforcement of decisions that impede the enforcement of court decisions and ensure the principle of justice and the rule of law in Ukraine and in the world. The following methods were used in the study: historical, statistical, comparative, formal and logical. The results of the study showed that enforcement proceedings in Ukraine are regulated by a mixed system that includes both public and private enforcement officers. The study highlights the fact that Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has had a significant impact on the enforcement of court decisions. This has led to the need for legislative changes and practical challenges for the enforcement system. The experience of other countries, including the United States and China, demonstrates that the introduction of digital technologies to automate judicial, and enforcement procedures can be effective in further reforming this system in Ukraine. Despite some progress in implementing the reform in Ukraine, there are still problems with the efficiency and accessibility of enforcement proceedings, especially under martial law. To overcome them, it is necessary to use the best practices of the EU countries, in particular, in terms of digitalization of the process, introduction of alternative methods and ensuring equality between private and public executors, as well as to create a transparent control system. The results of the study contribute to the doctrine of the institute of enforcement proceedings and create an effective theoretical basis for the practical implementation of methods to improve the enforcement of decisions
Arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction: an experience in the study of their comprehensive care
Authors: Abreu Hernández Yuniel , Cañizares Gorrín Yoanka , Arnaud-López Lisset
Published: February 2024

At present, the issues related to arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction constitute one of the phenomena that have attracted most attention in the last five years, due to their prevalence. This complex comorbidity, due to its psychological, physiological and medical implications, requires comprehensive in-hospital and out-of-hospital care. The primary purpose of the research was to identify the main categories that should be considered in the design of a comprehensive care process for patients with arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction. A mixed methodology was used, with qualitative predominance. The process was divided into two stages, the first for the implementation of a grounded theory design and the second for a descriptive exploratory cross-sectional study.  The main results show the need to further explore the etiology of both disorders and the physio-psychological nature of comorbidity. In addition, categories were identified that point towards the importance of disease critique and treatment adherence, multi- and interdisciplinary care with designed linkage of multimodal treatments. The study revealed the need for specialized tools and comprehensive medical and psychological care to improve patients' quality of life.
President's Inaugural Address: Engineering with purpose: aligning our values for global impact
Authors: de Hoog Tanya
Published: February 2024

In her inaugural address, 2024 IStructE President Tanya de Hoog celebrates the vital role of structural engineers in driving climate action, upholding public safety, and positively impacting people. Her address centres on three themes: technical expertise, collaboration, and aligned action. Tanya shares personal career experiences that have driven these principles, aiming to inspire readers and provide tangible, meaningful examples. She concludes with a collective call to action, urging every reader to commit to a specific personal or collaborative goal in 2024.
CROSS Safety Report: MMC and robustness
Authors:   Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Published: February 2024

This month we present a report relating to the design of a low-rise modular building and the requirement, or otherwise, for positive fixings between the superstructure and the substructure.
Modern methods of construction: a study of upfront embodied carbon
Authors: Morton James , White Gavin
Published: February 2024

James Morton and Gavin White discuss findings from a comparative analysis of MMC and 'typical' construction practices, specifically focusing on the impact on the upfront embodied carbon for the structural systems of MMC.
Effects of Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Grain Quality of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Varieties
Authors: Adem Kasem , Diriba-Shiferaw G.  , Ejigu Demisie
Published: February 2024

Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops in the highlands of Ethiopia and particularly in Arsi Zone. However, its yield is low due to intensive continuous cultivation, suboptimal fertilizer application and nutrient depletion especially in the highlands of Arsi, Ethiopia. For this reason, an experiment was carried out during the 2017 cropping season at Munesa District, Oromia Seed Enterprise Lole farm to determine the effects of integrated organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth, yield and grain quality of bread wheat. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with factorial arrangement in three replications using two bread wheat varieties (Hidase and Kingbird) as test crop and nine fertilizers combinations (control, 5 tons vermicompost, 10 tons farmyard manure, 0.1t NPS+0.025t UREA, 0.1t DAP+0.025t UREA, 0.05t NPS+0.025t UREA+2.5t VC, 0.05t NPS+0.025t UREA+0.5t FYM, 0.05t DAP+0.025t UREA+0.25t VC, 0.05t DAP+0.025t UREA+ 0.5t FYM). Days to heading and maturity, spike length, plant height, tiller number, spikelet number, biomass yield, grain filling period, grain yield, thousand kernels weight and harvest index were significantly (p<0.001) affected by the effects of varieties and fertilizers. Days to physiological maturity and grain filling were also significantly (p<0.001) influenced by the interaction effects of fertilizers and varieties. Higher growth, yields and quality of wheat were obtained from Hidase as compared to Kingbird variety. Highest yield of bread wheat (6.2t ha-1) was obtained from the combined application of 2.5t VC + 0.05t NPS + 0.025t UREA ha-1 fertilizers; while application of 0.05t DAP+0.025t UREA gave statistically similar yield and yield components with the highest yield. However, grain protein contents and hectoliter weight were only significantly (p<0.001) influenced by combined fertilizer applied. Therefore, it be conclude that combined application of 0.05t NPS + 0.025t UREA + 2.5t VC fertilizers had significantly improved the yields and qualities along better economic returns of wheat and Hidase variety of wheat was superior as compared to Kingbird variety in performances.
Genetic Evaluation of Mid-Season Pea Genotypes of Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Rajni  , Vikram Amit , Singh Thakur Narender , Prashar Sakshi , Thakur Naresh
Published: February 2024

The prime and foremost objective of the study was to estimate the magnitude of genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance as per cent of the mean during the Rabi season of 2019-20 at the Research Farm of Dr YSP UHF, Nauni, (H.P.) among 30 genotypes and one check variety i.e. Pb-89, for quantitative traits. i.e. days to 50 per cent flowering, number of seeds per pod, Shelling (%),  seed yield per plant (g) and 100 seed weight. As per the ANOVA result all the traits of genotypes vary significantly which shows that there is a large range of genetic variability. Based on mean performances, UHF PEA 42 and UHF PEA 63 were found superior to the recommended variety i.e. Pb-89. The value of PCV was found higher than the GCV. High values of GCV and PCV were recorded for seed yield.  High heritability and high genetic advance were found for seed yield per plant indicating that these characteristics are genetically controlled by additive gene action and can be used for pea improvement through selection. The genotypes which showed superior results for the objectives under study were UHF PEA 42, UHF PEA 63 and Pb-89 and can be utilized for further breeding programmes of peas.
Polymorphism Analysis of DGAT1 Gene and Novel Association Studies with Milk Production Traits in Domestic Dromedary Camel in India
Authors: Harsh Anil , Pannu Urmila , Prakash Ved , Tanwar Anita , Jyotsana Basanti
Published: February 2024

Several polymorphisms related to different gene loci have been proven to affect milk production traits and milk composition in camel. The current investigation was carried out in order to determine the genetic polymorphism of the DGAT1 gene and its association with milk production traits in camels. The SNP analysis focused on a 773 bp long fragment of the DGAT1 gene that was amplified using specific primer pairs through PCR. The Novel dromedary sequencing results revealed partial exon-6,10; complete exon-7, 8, and 9 as well as complete intron-6, 7, 8, and 9 in the 773 bp DNA fragment. A single nucleotide variation was identified at position 463 C>T of exon-8 in both Bikaneri and Kachchhi breeds. Association studies of genotypes of DGAT1 gene (CC and CT) with milk production and composition traits were examined using GLM in SPSS. The effect of breed on lactation yield and lactation length was found non-significant (P>0.05) and the effect of breed on peak yield was found highly significant (P≤0.01) and on average daily milk yield was found significant (P≤0.05). Effect of genotype, year of calving, age of calving and parity on lactation length, lactation yield, peak yield and average daily milk yield were found non-significant (P>0.05).
Impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en el diagnóstico del cáncer de cuello uterino en el HCIPS – Paraguay
Authors: Céspedes Aldo , Vadora Cesar , Mena Pamela , Gavilán Jazmín , Adorno Rafael , Garcete Osmar
Published: February 2024

La pandemia por el virus del COVID-19 ha presentado nuevos desafíos que se agregaron a los existentes en la lucha contra el cáncer de cuello uterino y en este trabajo presentaremos el impacto que tuvo en el diagnóstico del mismo.  Evaluar el impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en el diagnóstico de cáncer de cuello uterino entre los años 2019 al 2022 diagnosticados en el Hospital Central del Instituto de Previsión Social del Paraguay.  Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, observacional de corte transversal, en mujeres que fueron diagnosticadas de Cáncer de Cérvix entre los años 2019 al 2022 en el Hospital Central del Instituto de Previsión Social Del Paraguay.  Se analizó el impacto de la Pandemia por el virus SARS-COV2 comparando con años previos y posteriores.  En total se realizaron 390 diagnósticos de cáncer de cérvix entre los años 2019 y 2022.  Durante la pandemia por COVID-19 disminuyeron significativamente los diagnósticos en estadios tempranos en comparación con los años de estudio a comparar.  Fuera de la pandemia la tasa de diagnósticos tempranos fue del 30,5% en comparación con los años durante la misma que fue del 16%.  En los 4 años estudiados, el estadio diagnóstico más frecuente fue IIB.  Se observó que durante los años de la pandemia se han realizado diagnósticos más tardíos de la enfermedad en comparación con los años alejados de ellas y que la cantidad de diagnósticos no se había reducido considerablemente en cantidad de casos.
Exploring school principals' leadership practices of serving the learners
Authors: Khoarane Jeremiah
Published: February 2024

There is an emerging interest in applying servant leadership theory in leading the school. Little is known about school principals' practices of Servant leadership to learners. The purpose of this paper is to explore school principals’ practices of servant leadership focusing on learners. The information is derived from a large project focused on the practices of servant leadership among school principals. This paper is situated within the interpretive paradigm and employs a qualitative approach to comprehend the leadership practices of school principals in serving learners. Data was generated through interviews with school principals and teachers from two Lesotho high schools. We held individual face-to-face interviews with each of the two principals. One focus group of teachers was interviews from each school. Each focus group was made up of eight teachers. The two school principals were interviewed individually The Findings suggest that school principals served learners in various ways. Findings indicate that learners were served through motivation, cherishing of self-efficacy, development of child friendly school environment, and enhancing high academic performance. We argue that servant leadership necessitates a paradigm shift in the relationship between formal leaders, such as the principal, and learners. School principals must prioritize learners, placing them at the center, where they become more important than the principal as a leader.
Adapting to the new normal: Remote teaching challenges among educators in higher education
Authors: Ramoso Maura Gina D. , Cruz Ruth Ortega-Dela
Published: February 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has led Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines to replace on-campus learning with remote teaching. This study employed a quantitative approach using online surveys to explore the challenges of 39 faculty members on remote teaching implementation in a State College in the Philippines. Findings revealed that problems related to actual delivery of instruction, access to technologies or gadgets needed for teaching, internet connectivity, additional non-teaching tasks assignment were some of the challenges faced by educators. Furthermore, the study revealed a significant relationship between some educators’ demographics, and their perceived challenges of remote teaching. The results of Kendall's W revealed congruence in the perceptions of the most challenging aspects of remote teaching among educators in higher education. This pandemic is not the first, nor will it be the last, to impact the higher education system. Thus, there is a need to find ways on how educators could be able to adjust with the basic requirements for successful implementation of remote teaching. All stakeholders are enjoined to develop strategies that can be implemented in the short-term as well as long-term. A dialogue between and among members of the academic community is therefore critical in making informed policy to adapt to the new normal in higher education.
Ethnomathematics of Tenun Sipirok in Transformation Geometry
Authors: Sihombing Amelia Syakinah , Hutagalung Herdiansyah , Diyah Khoiriyah
Published: February 2024

Mathematics is often called uninteresting and considered abstract. One way that can be used to introduce mathematics is by relating it to daily life or special local culture, which is called ethnomathematics. Ethnomathematics is a combination of mathematical elements with cultural aspects and social context in society. One of the cultures that exists in society is weaving. In South Tapanuli itself there is a woven cloth which is a local cultural heritage, namely the Sipirok Woven cloth. In this research, the science implemented is Transformation Geometry. Transformation Geometry is a science that discusses change, these changes can be in the form of changes in shape or changes in presentation based on matrices and images. This research is included in the type of exploratory research, namely exploring woven fabric motifs that can be used in learning Transformational Geometry. The process of compiling one element of the sipirok motif can be carried out in various ways and in a certain sequence of transformations. The transformation that will be used to compose sipirok batik in this article is reflection.
Ultra-low doses of microARNs restore a strong immune response in patients with Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Virus infection (CAEBV)
Authors: Narges Bahi-Jaber  , Gilbert Glady
Published: February 2024

Chronic active Epstein-Barr Virus infection (CAEBV) is an abnormal response of the immune system to EBV infection, characterized by the absence of anti-EBNA (EBV Nuclear Antigens) IgG and associated with chronic fatigue and several immune related diseases. We present here an innovative therapeutic approach of CAEBV based on the use of ultra-low doses of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) involved in the host-virus interaction. We performed a retrospective study on 26 patients treated with our remedy. All the patients expect one developed positive EBNA IgG within eighteen months of starting treatment. Among the 25 cases that seroconverted, 75% report a significant improvement of their symptoms, especial of chronic fatigue. This study gives the proof of the efficiency of ultra-low doses of ncRNAs in restoring a strong immune response against EBV. More generally, this therapeutic approach can potentially be used in almost all pathologies.
Estimation of Correlation Confidence Intervals Via the Bootstrap: Non Normal Distributions
Authors: John Mart V. DelosReyes  , Miguel A. Padilla
Published: February 2024

Confidence intervals (CIs) for the correlation were investigated with interest on how bootstrap CIs perform with non-normal distribution pairings across correlation magnitudes. The bootstrap CIs had acceptable performance if one of the variables was normal or if sample size was greater than 200 if the paired variables were nonnormal.
Improved Generalized Synthetic Estimator for Domain Mean
Authors: Ashutosh Ashutosh  , B. B. Khare  , S. Khare
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we have proposed an estimator for domain mean using auxiliary character when domain mean of the auxiliary character is unknown. The some members of the proposed estimator for domain mean using auxiliary character with unknown domain mean are studied. The expressions for bias and mean square error of the proposed estimator have been studied. The value of the minimum mean square error of the proposed estimator has been explained with the relevant estimators. The proposed estimator is found more efficient than the relevant estimators. The simulation study is also obtained in the terms of an absolute relative bias and simulated relative standard error using the data (Sarndal et al. (1992, Appendix B)). The simulation study shows that the proposed estimator is more efficient than the relevant estimators for those domains for which the synthetic assumption of the proposed estimator meet closely.
On Efficient Ratio Estimation of Population Mean by Multivariate Calibration Weightings in Double Sampling for Stratification
Authors: Etebong P. Clement  , Idorenyin O. Etukudoh  , Khalid UI Islam Rather  , Victoria M. Akpan
Published: February 2024

This study proposed a new ratio estimator for estimating population mean in stratified double sampling using the principle of multivariate calibration weightings. The bias and Mean Square Error (MSE) expressions for the proposed estimator are obtained under large sample approximation. Analytical results showed that under certain prescribed conditions, the new estimator is more efficient than all related existing estimators under review. The relative performances of the new estimator with a corresponding Global Estimator were evaluated through a simulation study. Numerical and simulation results proved the dominance of the new estimator.
Modified Classes of Stratified Exponential Ratio Estimators of Population Mean with Equal Optimal Efficiency
Authors: Etebong P. Clement  , Emmanuel J. Ekpenyong  , Matthew J. Iseh
Published: February 2024

This paper introduces new classes of exponential ratio estimators for population mean and derives expressions for their biases and mean square errors (MSEs) under the large sample approximation. Asymptotic optimum estimator and its approximate MSE are derived for each class of estimators. Their properties are studied and some special members of their families are identified. Analytically, the proposed classes of estimators have been shown to have equal optimal efficiency under certain prescribed conditions. It is observed that the proposed classes of estimators fare better than the regression estimator and all the modified existing estimators under review with appreciable efficiency gains.
Experimental Analysis of Fatigue Crack Path for Strained Functionally Graded Materials
Authors: M. Abdulrazzaq  , Mahmoud. A. Hassan
Published: February 2024

This paper experimentally discusses crack paths in strained Functionally graded materials under constant loading conditions and vibration fatigue. The objective is to synthesize the body of knowledge on the stability of FGM. The article presents the development, production, and characterization of multi-Al (aluminum), Ni (nickel), and Titanium alloys. FGM it was successfully modified using the powder metallurgical technique. Five-layer FGM samples frequently utilize (Al, Ni), on one end and (Al-Ni-Ti) on the first. FGM sample mechanical characteristics have been investigated using wear and Fatigue testing. The Al/Ni/Titanium FGM compact specimen approaches the yield stress and ultimate stress values, which is regarded as a significant improvement in mechanical qualities with less weight. The test findings are for a constant amplitude load fully reversed with zero mean stress. The stress life approach examined three samples' fatigue characteristics and natural frequency under random vibration.
Maturity level of predictive maintenance application in small and medium-sized industries: Case of Morocco
Authors: Berrada Kenza , Herrou Brahim
Published: February 2024

In order to remain competitive in the long term and to push the company's efficiency to its limits, entrepreneurs are more and more open to the idea of integrating into Industry 4.0 aiming mainly at filling the important downtimes and the associated productivity losses by implementing predictive maintenance. This concept, common in developed countries, is much less widespread in Morocco and even less in small and medium-sized Moroccan companies. The objective of this article is to study the maturity level of predictive maintenance in Moroccan small and medium-sized enterprises, through a questionnaire validated by experts and made available to several companies. Valid data from 115 companies throughout the kingdom operating in different sectors were collected and processed by descriptive and factorial analysis under SPSS software. The results obtained show that only 33% of our sample were able to implement predictive maintenance, and that the expected benefits of this approach are the minimization of downtime at 96.5% and the increase in productivity at 94.8%, The main challenges observed are the lack of team motivation and a corporate culture unsuited to digitalization, which represents 42.277% of the total variance, lack of financial resources at 12.916% of the total variance and lack of data protection at 11.644% of the total variance. This analysis indicates that the level of maturity regarding the application of predictive maintenance in Moroccan small and medium-sized companies is low, these rates can be used to improve the root causes.
Research on Treating Demineralized Enamel with Different Remineralizing Agents before Bonding Orthodontic Brackets
Authors: Aseel Niema Hafith  , Nabiha Douki Zbidi  , Selma Merza Hasan  , Waleed Shallal
Published: February 2024

Many orthodontic clinics have problems with patients who have dental demineralization. This study aimed to evaluate “the shear bond strength (SBS)” of braces after being bonded to demineralized teeth treated with herbal materials. Our study samples were divided into five groups. The first group was left with no treatment. The surfaces of the second, third, and fourth groups were first treated with a demineralizing solution. The second group was left after being demineralized without any subsequent treatment; the third group was treated with rosemary oil; the fourth was treated with ginger–honey. Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate with fluoride paste (CPP–ACPF) was applied to the fifth group. A universal testing machine evaluated the SBS. A stereomicroscope was used to determine the adhesive remnant index (ARI). The enamel surface changes were observed using surface microhardness (SMH) testing, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) to determine the element percentages. Our data revealed that the values of both SBS and SMH were significantly (p < 0.05) increased after remineralization. Rosemary and ginger–honey significantly enhanced the SBS and SMH of the demineralized teeth.
Konstruksi Seksualitas Tubuh Perempuan dalam Industri Majalah Franchise Pria Dewasa
Authors: Desi Yolanda Presiana
Published: February 2024

Konstruksi Seksualitas Tubuh Perempuan dalam Industri Majalah Franchise Pria Dewasa
Evaluation Of Temperature and Lighting in The Dani Bakery Bread Factory
Authors: Sambai Vetherico Arya , Hahury Sanny , Amri Irman , Ahistasari Asih
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the DANI BAKERY bakery's temperature and lighting measurement results based on Minister of Health Decree Number 1405/MENKES/SK/XI2002. And to find out whether the temperature and lighting measurements results at the DANI BAKERY bakery have met the standards set based on the Decree of the Minister of Health Number 1405/MENKES/SK/XI of 2002. Temperature and lighting levels are evaluated based on the established method. After obtaining data at each measurement point at the research location, the researcher processed and analyzed data. The results of the data analysis will be compared with existing regulations, namely the Decree of the Minister of Health Number 1405/MENKES/SK/XI2002 and also the Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia NO 70 of 2016 concerning Temperature and Lightning. The evaluation results show that the temperature level measurement results have exceeded the threshold value, namely 33.09℃ - 33.48℃. Meanwhile, the lighting measurement results are below the lighting threshold value, namely 66.89 Lux - 67.67 Lux.
Feasibility Analysis of a Roof Tile Factory Business Using a Capital Budgeting Approach
Authors: Clea Putri Famelga
Published: February 2024

Natural content that supports the need for raw materials and materials needed is provided by the nature around us, such as various plants, soil, water, natural stones, and others. Most of them can be further processed into raw materials for construction products, such as roof tiles and other infrastructure facilities. The financial feasibility aspect is important considering that the business can be categorized as a project, which requires a long payback period based on the accounting period. During this time period there are various things that are full of uncertainty which are influenced by the rate of inflation and bank interest rates, so that the value of investments issued and the income or money obtained now will be different from the value of money in the future, which is called with the value of time rather than money. It is hoped that the analytical tool will be able to provide consideration, input and anticipation for the future of the roof tile manufacturing unit project by paying attention to capital budgeting, which can then be analyzed from a financial aspect through payback period (PP), net present value (NPV), profitability index ( PI) and internal rate of return (IRR). In the roof tile manufacturing business, the PBP is 1 year, 8 months, 6 days faster than the maximum period of 8 years of the project value, positive NPV of IDR 536,821,468, PI of 2,841 greater than number 1 and IRR of 14,835 greater than the cost value of capital 12%. As a basis for decision making through a capital budgeting approach through financial analysis.
Success and Risks Related to Housing Projects in Pakistan: A Moderating Role of Project Management Risk Management
Authors: Burhan Sami  , Minhas Ahmed Saeed , Ahmad Usman
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the critical success factors (CSFs) and their interplay with project risks in determining the success of housing projects in Karachi, Pakistan, while considering the moderating role of risk management. Analyzing data from 432 project management professionals within Karachi-based housing societies, the study establishes significant relationships between CSFs and various project success dimensions, including time, cost, quality, project profile objectives, impact, stakeholder satisfaction, and preparation for the future. Additionally, the research reveals that project risks exert substantial influence on these success dimensions. Risk management is a strong moderator, increasing risk variable’s influence on project results. The findings provide insightful information for decision-makers, recommending the creation of sector-specific rules that place a strong emphasis on the highest standards in risk management and project execution. The construction industry benefits from this since it encourages long-term development and leads to better results for projects.
Teachers Preparedness on Implementation of Merit Selection Plan: Basis for Professional Development Program Educators
Authors: Camo Jenel , Uy Devina , Molina Jonathan
Published: February 2024

The study described teachers’ demographic profile and preparedness for the Merit Selection Plan. It also determined if differences exist among their demographic profile. This employed quantitative research design with 44 elementary teachers from eight schools in the Cagayancillo District, Palawan, Philippines. The research utilizes frequency and percentage to describe the teachers’ profile and weighted mean for their preparedness. Independent t-tests and a series of one-way ANOVA were used to determine the differences in the teachers’ preparedness for the Merit Selection Plan based on their profiles. Notably, respondents consider physical and financial challenges in their preparedness. They exhibit high readiness for career advancement, engage in frequent classroom observations, and adeptly integrate learnings from training and seminars to enhance productivity. However, the study reveals no significant difference in the teachers’ preparedness for the Merit Selection Plan considering their profile. This finding will inform decision-making processes and contribute to the ongoing discourse on teacher preparedness and professional development.
Enhancement of Creative Thinking Skill Using Creative Problem Solving Learning Model
Authors: Syarifatul luthfia
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine students' creative thinking skills by applying the creative problem-solving (CPS) model to electricity material with fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration indicators. The subjects of this research are 27 sixth-grade students in Al-Irsyad Banyuwangi Elementary School. This research was conducted through classroom action research consisting of two cycles. Data were collected using essay test instruments with scores of 1 to 4. The results of the diagnostic assessment of creative thinking were 43.17. After applying the CPS model, the results showed that the average fluency was 52.78 (cycle I) and 58.80 (cycle II), flexibility was 48.15 (cycle I) and 64.35 (cycle II), originality was 41.67 (cycle I) and 57.87 (cycle II), and elaboration was 62.96 (cycle I) and 68.98 (cycle II). The class average score increased to 51.39 and again to 62.5 in cycle II. Based on these data, applying CPS in learning electricity can improve students' creative thinking skills
The Effectiveness of Using Gadgets on Students’ Learning Interests and Academic Performance
Authors: Madarcos Cherry Ann , De Vera Mercy Grace , Manlavi Maribeth
Published: February 2024

This quantitative study contributes to the literature by focusing on the increasing prevalence of technology in everyday life and the growing use of gadgets in educational settings. It aimed to evaluate the impact of gadgets on the student’s academic performance at Paly National High School in Taytay, Palawan. A survey was conducted among 145 students from grade 7 to grade 10 who were chosen to participate in this study through stratified random sampling. The data was analyzed using SPSS software, and inferential statistics, correlation, and independent t-tests were used to identify relationships between academic performance and gadget use. Descriptive statistics were used to interpret the quantitative data on students’ perceptions of gadget use and its impact on academic performance. The study revealed no significant difference in the mean scores among respondents with different gadgets, including desktops, laptops, mobile phones, and iPads. Similarly, findings also implied that specific purposes for which respondents used gadgets did not influence their academic performance. However, most of the respondents overwhelmingly disagree that gadget use has detrimental effects, indicating that the beneficial influence of gadgets on academic achievement outweighs potential drawbacks. Educators may explore ways to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively.
Application of the Supervised Learning Algorithm for Classification of Pregnancy Risk Levels
Authors: Dwinnie Zairy Cindy , Khairani Luthfia , Putri Margareta Amalia Miranti , Adhiva Jeni , Tsamarah Muhammad Inas Farras
Published: February 2024

MMR is the number of women who die due to disorders during pregnancy or their treatment (excluding accidents, suicides, or incidental cases) during pregnancy, childbirth, and during the puerperium or 42 days after giving birth. This research aims to classify pregnancy risk datasets, namely to compare the performance of the NBC, K-NN, and SVM methods on the pregnancy risk status dataset and to find out the accuracy comparison of the algorithm results above. From the results of the analysis, it was found that of the three algorithms it resulted in a classification of pregnancy risk levels with the highest value occurring at a high level. To determine the accuracy of the data, a comparison was made between the three algorithms. Based on the confusion matrix namely Accuracy, Precision, and Recall. The results of the comparison can be concluded that the KNN algorithm provides the highest accuracy of 77.55%, NBC of 69.39%, and the lowest accuracy by SVM of 67.35%. These results state that the KNN algorithm classifies pregnancy risk level data better than the other two algorithms
Implementation of Support Vector Machine and Random Forest for Heart Failure Disease Classification
Authors: Rahmah Astriana , Sepriyanti Nurhafiza , Zikri Muhammad Hafis , Ambarani Isnani , Shahar Muhammad Yusuf bin
Published: February 2024

Heart failure is a life-threatening disease and its management should be considered a global public health priority. The use of data mining in data processing operations to identify existing patterns and identify the information stored in them. In this study, researchers classify using two algorithms for comparison of algorithms, namely Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Machine (SVM). The purpose of this study is to find patterns in finding the best accuracy for the 2 algorithms. The results of this study obtained an accuracy of 81.51%. with a Hold Out of 60 : 40% on the SVM algorithm, while an accuracy of 83.33 % with a Hold Out of 9 0 : 1 0% on the R F algorithm . From these results it can be seen that the highest accuracy value is obtained at RF making the best algorithm compared to the SVM algorithm.
Comparative Study on NACA-9405, NACA-9503 and NACA-9506 Airfoil Profiled Blade Open-Channel Flow Cross-Flow Turbine
Authors: Prakoso Aji Putro , Piseno Wirawan , Bisono Damawidjaya , Saefudin Deny Bayu , Fudholi Ahmad , Rohman Fikri Nur
Published: February 2024

Several agricultural areas in Indonesia are classified as underdeveloped rural areas, and challenging to acquire electricity from the primary grid. On the other hand, some pico hydropower potentials can be found in agriculture, especially at the irrigation dam spillway flows. However, no such technology can convert the energy inside the water open-channel flow through dam spillways into electricity. Crossflow turbines (CFT) are expected to utilize dam spillways’ power due to their ability to convert the kinetic energy of water. Prior studies found that airfoil profile could slightly increase CFT efficiency and affect the interaction between water and turbine. Using planar two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) numerical simulation analysis, the current study investigated the energy conversion phenomenon inside different open-channel CFT blade profiles. This study simulates CFT working at 3 meters of total head and 0.04 m3/s of water discharge put into the dam spillway’s downstream. The turbine blade profiled with the National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics (NACA) standard airfoil numbered 9405, 9503, and 9506 are being compared and investigated in the present study. CFD numerical analysis results show that the forward direction NACA airfoil profiled blades deliver better efficiency than the reversed one. These findings contradict the prior study’s results which tested airfoil profiled CFT working as usual with nozzle. This phenomenon indicated differences in the energy transfer process between open channel CFT and the ordinary CFT with a nozzle. Furthermore, current work finds that forward NACA-9503 CFT has a higher efficiency than other tested airfoil profiles, with 57.05% efficiency. In addition, the present study finds that the NACA-95XX airfoil has a more suitable chamber curve with the original CFT blade’s curve than the NACA-94XX airfoil by velocity triangle analysis. Then, the NACA-9503 profile is thinner than the NACA-9506 profile, which eases water flowing through the turbine blades.
Comparison of K-Means, BIRCH and Hierarchical Clustering Algorithms in Clustering OCD Symptom Data
Authors: Rizalde Alika Rahmarsyarah , Mubarak Haykal Alya , Ramadhan Gilang , Fatan Mohd. Adzka
Published: February 2024

The hallmarks of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are intrusive, anxiety-inducing thoughts (called obsessions) and associated repeated activities (called compulsions). To understand the patterns and relationships between OCD data that have been obtained, data will be grouped (clustering). In clustering using several clustering algorithms, namely K-Means, BIRCH, In this work, hierarchical clustering was used to identify the optimal cluster value comparison, and the Davies Bouldin Index (DBI) was used to confirm the results. Then the results of the best cluster value in processing OCD data are using the BIRCH algorithm in the K10 experiment which gets a value of 1.3. While the K-Means algorithm obtained the best cluster at K10 with a value obtained of 1.36 and the Hierarchical clustering algorithm also at the K10 value of 2.03. Thus in this study, the comparison results of the application of 3 clustering algorithms obtained results, namely the BIRCH algorithm shows the value of the resulting cluster is the best in clustering OCD data. This means that the BIRCH algorithm can be used to cluster OCD data more accurately and efficiently.
Application of Convolutional Neural Network ResNet-50 V2 on Image Classification of Rice Plant Disease
Authors: Hastari Delvi , Winanda Salsa , Pratama Aditya Rezky , Nurhaliza Nana , Ginting Ella Silvana
Published: February 2024

Rice is the most important crop in global food security and socioeconomic stability. A part of the world's population makes rice a food requirement but the problem is found that all rice varieties suffer from several diseases and pests. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the quality of healthy and proper rice growth by detecting diseases present in rice plants and treatment of affected plants. In this study, the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithm was applied in classifying diseases on the leaves of rice plants by experimenting with several parameters and architecture to get the best accuracy. This study was conducted image classification of rice plant disease using CNN architecture ResNet-50V2 with data using preprocessing Augmentation. The test was conducted with three optimizers such as SGD, Adam, and RMSprop by combining various parameters, namely epoch, batch size, learning rate, and SGD and RMSprop optimizers. Division of image data with 70:30 ratio of training data and test data; 80:20; 90:10. From these results, it was found that Adam was the best optimizer in the 80:20 data division in this study with an accuracy level of 0.9992, followed by the SGD optimizer with an accuracy level of 0.9983, while the RMSProp optimizer was ranked third with an accuracy level of 0.9978.
Hybridisierung der Lebenswelten Jugendlicher als pädagogische Aufforderung
Authors: Roeske Adrian , Weber Joshua
Published: February 2024

Digitale Räume fordern die Fokussierung eines Hybriditätsbegriffes heraus, dessen Relevanz in diesem Beitrag ausgehend von den Plattformen TikTok und Twitch für die Soziale Arbeit hervorgehoben werden soll. Eine solche Hybridisierung lässt sich konzeptionell mit unterschiedlichen Ansätzen rahmen und kann als Aufforderung an Soziale Arbeit gelesen werden, digitale Räume und Raumanordnungen neu zu denken.
Professionelle Nahbarkeit
Authors: Beyer Berit
Published: February 2024

Wie können Fachkräfte helfender Berufe eine professionelle Identität entwickeln, der eine stimmige Balance zwischen Nähe und Distanz gelingt? Für eine solche professionelle Identität wird der Begriff der Nahbarkeit eingeführt. Um die Entwicklung nahbarer professioneller Identitäten und deren Ausformungen exemplarisch nachzuvollziehen, wurden Gespräche mit Fachkräften geführt, die sich selbst als nahbar beschreiben und die Trialogerfahrung haben. Der Trialog dient als Bezugspunkt für die Fragestellung, da er einen Raum darstellt, in dem Fachkräfte explizit dazu aufgefordert werden, sich in Nahbarkeit zu üben.
Fördermanagement bei der Gewährung staatlicher Zuwendungen
Authors: Etscheid Mario
Published: February 2024

Will man das in der Wissenschaft und in den Medien viel diskutierte politische Instrumentarium der staatlichen Förderung mit dem haushaltsrechtlichen Instrument der Zuwendungsgewährung zur Wirkung bringen, bedarf es der Erfüllung von Politikformulierungs-, Organisations- und Steuerungsaufgaben sowie vielfältiger operativer Aufgaben. Der Beitrag stellt diese stärker aus einer politischen als der sonst üblichen rechtlichen Perspektive und gebündelt unter dem Begriff Fördermanagement dar. Diese Sichtweise schafft die Grundlage einer umfassenden und systematischen Betrachtung und kann als Ausgangspunkt einer notwendigen Professionalisierung des Aufgabenfeldes dienen.