bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Labor Productivity in Bricklaying Operation of Building Construction in Surkhet, Nepal
Authors: Bijay Rana  , Socrates Bhattarai Sharma  , Uttam Neupane  , Santosh Kumar Shrestha
Published: December 2023

The development of the nation’s infrastructure depends heavily on the construction industry. The entire labor productivity during the project has a significant impact on construction productivity. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the origins and consequences of labor productivity in the context of the Nepalese construction industry. The methodology involved in conducting the research is the formation of the problem statement, developing research objectives, literature review, data collection, data analysis, conclusion, and recommendations. The data for this research is collected by a literature review as well as a questionnaire and physical observations of building construction. The literature review helped to identify several elements that have an impact on labor productivity. To determine the factors that influenced labor productivity the most, a questionnaire survey was undertaken with a Likert scale. The required information was then produced by processing, analyzing, and interpreting the data using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software tools. The Cronbach’s Alpha value was computed using SPSS to measure the internal consistency and found to be 0.976 which shows the better reliability of the research and data collection. From the study, we can conclude that the results obtained from the relative importance index (RII), mean response analysis (MRA), and sensitivity analysis through Artificial Neural Network (ANN) meets the same conclusion as the highest influencing factor affecting labor productivity is ‘Material related factors’ followed by ‘Leadership related factors’, ‘Manpower related factors’, and the last ‘Other factors’.
The reliability of the standard deviation bid method for awarding construction contracts
Authors: Sudarshan Tiwari  , Madhav Prasad Koirala  , Santosh Kumar Shrestha  , Om Prakash Giri
Published: December 2023

This study examines the complex test of observing to time, cost, and quality factors when executing construction projects in developing countries, which frequently becomes more difficult by awarding projects based on low bids. By compared to collusion implications and e-bidding benefits using the standard deviation bid and average bid methods, the study provides light on critical aspects. An examination of contracts in Nepal’s Gandaki province between 2018 and 2022 yields interesting results. When there is no collusion, both bidding methods produce similar results. The average bid method, on the other hand, is subject to collusion, whereas the standard deviation bid method is not. To address the constraints associated with low bids, a cautious recommendation for the average bid method is made, along with vigilance against collusion. The standard deviation bid method, on the other hand, emerges as an effective obstacle to collusive behavior. To enhance the bid procedures, the study encourages for additional qualification criteria such as financial weighting and enhanced performance bonds. These amendments to Nepal’s Public Procurement Act (PPA) and Public Procurement Regulation (PPR) of 2007 are intended to address issues raised by low bids. The importance of e-bidding practices is highlighted for digital transformation and corruption prevention. The study emphasizes the importance of putting in place mechanisms to detect collusion across bid selection methods. The research concludes with an invitation for experimental exploration of the Standard Deviation Bidding Method (SDBM), with an evaluation of its efficiency across time, cost, and quality domains. This investigation has the potential to reveal the best bid selection methodology for construction projects.
Parental Migration and Psycho-Social Challenges of Left-Behind Girls in Nepal
Authors: Sharma Sushil
Published: December 2023

The study explores the effect of parental migration on the psycho-social well-being of left-behind girls in Nepal, considering the concerns arising from the parental absence. It aims to compare the psychosocial well-being of left-behind girls with that of non-left-behind girls, taking into account factors like the duration of parental abroad stay and the level of parental concern. Conducted during the academic session of 2079 BS in Kaski District, Nepal, the study employs a cross-sectional survey design with a representative sample of 144 secondary-level students. The well-being measurement framework is adopted to gauge the participants' overall well-being. The research delves into various aspects such as background characteristics, emotional turbulence, life contentment, and supportive mechanisms. Despite differences in age distributions and caste dynamics, both groups exhibit similar levels of life contentment and positive peer relationships. The findings of the study reveal that left-behind girls have the experience of higher emotional turbulence in some aspects, such as loneliness and unhappiness, while non-left-behind girls report more worry and sleep problems. The findings suggest that while the left-behind status is significant, other factors such as family support and personal attributes contribute to the psycho-social well-being of both left-behind girls and non-left-behind girls.
Application of deep learning in chest X-ray abnormality detection
Authors:   School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City,Quarter 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ngo Nhan ,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vo Toi ,   School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City,Quarter 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ngo Lua ,   School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City,Quarter 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

Lung diseases are the most common diseases worldwide, especially in Vietnam. Certain thoracic lung diseases can even lead to dangerous conditions for patients. X-ray are a useful imaging modality for detecting the abnormalities in the chest area. Furthermore, artificial intelligence can improve the detection of abnormalities in X-ray images, reduce misdiagnosis, close the knowledge gap between doctors, and alleviate the pressure on doctors. Therefore, this study aims to apply deep learning techniques to detect abnormalities in chest X-ray images and use data science and statistical approaches to improve the performance of the deep learning model. The data was explored and processed to obtain high quality data with optimal characteristics. We then applied data augmentation and optimization to the RetinaNet model with ResNet101 in a Feature Pyramid Network (FPN) backbone to achieve the best performance. Our model achieved mean average precision of 0.55 at a threshold of 0.5 (mAP@0.5) in a validation set, which included five diseases: aortic enlargement, cardiomegaly, interstitial lung disease, infiltration, and nodule/mass.
Improving Gas Recovery of Water Drive Gas Reservoir
Authors: Malinda Marmora Titi , Sutopo Sutopo , Fathaddin Muhammad Taufiq
Published: December 2023

A gas reservoir with bottom water drive has lower recovery factor compared to depletion drive gas reservoir. Along with the increase in gas demand and the majority of gas reservoirs are water-drive, a method that are still being developed to increase the recovey factor in water-drive gas reservoir is co-production method. This method reducing water influx by planned water production. In this study, a conceptual model of gas reservoir with depletion-drive and water-drive is build and being analyzed. Co-production technique is applied by adding one water production well to the water-drive gas reservoir. The recovery factor is being analyzed through some production scenarios. Sensitivity analysis are being done with parameters including: reservoir permeability, permeability anisotropy, aquifer volume, flow rate of water production, gas tubing head pressure, and gas well perforation interval Furthermore, experimental design, response surface methodology, and monte carlo simulation is used to analyze the influencing parameter of gas recovery factor. It is found from this study that co production increased gas recovery factor by 28% from water drive gas reservoir, with water production rate is the most influencing parameter.
Evaluation of the Hydraulic Fracturing Implementation at Well WEA-01 Layer A3
Authors: Kaesti Edgie Yuda , Suwardi Suwardi , Widyaningsih Ratna , Yusrizal Muhammad Zakiy , Rifqi Wijaya Ananditya
Published: December 2023

The WEA-01 well produces in the A3 productive layer, talangakar formation with a layer thickness of 32.80 ft with a perforation interval of 4340.55 – 4360.24 ftMD where from petrophysical data this formation is dominated by sandstone with a permeability of 3 mD which is classified as low and a tight formation (Koesoemadinata, 1980) with 10% porosity. This is the basis for the stimulation of Hydraulic Fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing that has been implemented needs to be evaluated to find out whether the implementation has been carried out optimally or not.The method to be used in the evaluation of the WEA-01 Well hydraulic fracturing implementation includes data collection, then manual calculations and evaluation with actual data. The first evaluation was to calculate the geometry of the fracture using the 2D PKN method, the second evaluation was to calculate the price increase in the productivity index using the Cinco-ley Samaniego and Dominique method and the third evaluation was to analyze the IPR curve (Inflow Performance Relationship) before fracturing using the Darcy method and after fracturing using the Pudjo Sukarno method.Based on the results of manual fracture geometry calculations using the 2D PKN method, the results obtained are fracture length (Xf) of 200.07 ft, fracture height (hf) of 32.80 ft, and fracture width (wf) of 0.23 inch, fracture conductivity of 5094.70 mD-ft, and FCD 8.5, while the results of calculating the average permeability of formations using the Howard & Fast method obtained permeability after Hydraulic Fracturing of 15.71 mD or an increase of 5.2 times from the initial conditions and calculating the productivity index using the Cinco-Ley, Samaniego & Dominique method obtained an increase in PI prices of 3.45 times and from the determination of the IPR curve, the results obtained from the comparison of the IPR curve showed an increase in the production rate from 45.00 BOPD to 330 BOPD. Based on the increase in the fluid production rate, the implementation of Hydraulic Fracturing that has been carried out can be said to be successful.Keywords – hydraulic fracturing, fracturing fluid, proppant, fracture geometry, permeability, conductivity
Simul Fortior: The Rise of an Honors Collaborative to Address Grand Challenges
Authors: Bott-Knutson Rebecca , Hart Joy , Appel Heidi , Kotinek Jonathan , Knox Paul , Ziegler William , Roberts Dan , Radasanu Andrea , Nichols Timothy , Fine Leigh
Published: December 2023

A dedicated group of honors professionals from 14 institutions across the United States of America (USA) recently emerged to strategize how honors education can prepare students to address the world’s most wicked problems--grand challenges--systematically and holistically. These professionals found a shared passion for their work and quickly began functioning as a team to prepare a federal grant on higher education. Over time, the team identified additional intellectual endeavors to shape the future of honors education. Each professional shares unique skills in service of the larger goals. Leadership for various initiatives transitions to those with relevant expertise and passion and is often shared among multiple people. Sustained collaborations are now recognized as a Collaborative. Members of the Collaborative trust that they are simul fortior--better together--in this high-functioning and reciprocally beneficial working relationship and outline the benefits others may realize in forming similar honors collaboratives.
The Image of Precision: The Case of the Longitudinal Amazon
Authors: Chauca Roberto
Published: December 2023

A set of maps from the middle of the sixteenth century featuring the New World, such as those by Jean Rotz (1542), Giacomo Gastaldi (1546), and Jean Bellère (1554), presented a peculiarity regarding the delineation of the Amazon River. Instead of having a latitudinal direction, as dictated by modern cartographic conventions, the Amazon had a longitudinal orientation. This is often assumed to be an inaccurate cartographic representation of the river. However, these maps were rather precise insofar as, according to contemporaneous accounts of South America provided by scholars such as Peter Martyr, Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo, and Francisco López de Gómara, the Amazon had a potential longitudinal course. In this sense, the author aims to explain the accuracy of some of the early modern cartographies of Amazonia by placing these maps in dialogue with geographic and hydrographic descriptions of the river that circulated at that time. Consequently, this work re-evaluates the notion of precision when applied to the study of the early European mapping of the Amazon River.
Teaching the Teachers: What's Missing in LIS Doctoral Teacher Education?
Authors: Wiles Bradley J.
Published: December 2023

This article offers a perspective on teacher education and training for doctoral students in LIS PhD programs. It discusses literature related to doctoral teacher education and training generally and in the LIS discipline in particular and provides an analysis of teacher education curricular offerings and requirements in doctoral programs based in the United States. The article suggests that this function of LIS doctoral studies is inconsistent across programs and potentially affects the quality of education in the LIS field. The article advocates for further discussion and research on the implications of effective doctoral teacher education and training for the profession.
“A Known Quantity”: Adjunct Instructors in North American Graduate Archival Education
Authors: Poole Alex H. , Todd-Diaz Ashley
Published: December 2023

This exploratory mixed-methods case study poses the following research question: How do adjunct instructors fit into the larger ecology of graduate archival education? We draw upon semi-structured interviews with 33 full-time, tenure-track faculty members from North American graduate archival programs to discern how adjunct instructors are recruited or located, prepared or trained, evaluated, and retained. Additionally, we conducted a survey of 406 North American graduate students and early career professionals (five or fewer years in the field). As part of the survey, we teased out these students’ and early career professionals’ perspectives on the pedagogical merits of full-time, tenure-track faculty versus adjunct instructors. Findings suggest that with rare exception, graduate archival education programs’ dealings with adjuncts are ad hoc and informal. Furthermore, practices remain inconsistent across programs. Students and new professionals, meanwhile, indicated ambivalence about learning from full-time tenure-track faculty as opposed to adjuncts. We address the implications of these findings for practice and for future research.
En busca de la verdad perdida: redes sociales y desinformación
Authors: López-Borrull Alexandre
Published: December 2023

Las redes sociales presentan un reto en la lucha contra la desinformación, pero ello no es únicamente una cuestión de gestión de contenidos, sino que también parece necesaria una reflexión sobre el papel que la verdad debe tener en nuestra sociedad. Se relacionan los modelos de negocio de las plataformas, el uso de los usuarios en momentos bélicos y cómo la posverdad y la inmediatez hacen aflorar una cierta “verdad social”.
Preodolenie protivorechii razvitiia mirovoi obshchekhoziaistvennoi i tovarnoi koniunktury na osnove additivnykh i kognitivnykh tekhnologii v ramkakh modeli ekonomicheskogo iadra i periferii
Authors: Skliarenko Roman Petrovich
Published: December 2023

The presented chapter partially reveals the problem of transforming the methods of management of developed and developing countries under the influence of mass application in the economy cognitive and additive technologies. The chapter considers partially changes in the work of financial and construction sectors as having multiplicative effect on other branches of economy. With few exceptions, the names of modern firms, banks, investment funds not used to make the author look interested.
The theoretical basis is works of Nobel laureates of last decade on the economy. The author’s estimative opinion is based on methods of synthesis and extrapolation of existing phenomena. The dialectical approach helps to place these phenomena in the unfolding picture of the world.
The result of the work is a description of hypothetical directions of transformation of the modern economic model of the world economy in terms of acceleration of capital movement, reduction of inequality and extreme poverty.
Rich countries can strengthen their financial groups by integrating intelligent construction with smart contracts and the process of investing in financial markets. Municipalities can manage a city with a clear understanding of the cost of each decision and see all parties involved in the process of transforming the urban environment on the way to reducing pollution.
A medium-sized country could address the uncontrolled demand and supply in regional real estate markets and urban slum growth. This may be linked to migration levels and international remittance flows.
A smart construction industry for agricultural regions allows people to quickly repair and build their homes after climate change, soil destruction and military upheaval, with poor roads and lack of civil engineers. This can be done through international financial groups and international assistance.
Strategiia omnikanal'nogo marketinga kreativnykh klasterov
Authors: Radina Oksana Ivanovna , Malinina Olga Iurevna
Published: December 2023

This chapter discusses the relevance of using omnichannel technologies and strategies in the market creative clusters. The study was based on analytical materials from websites of the creative cluster services market and the results of using the benchmarking method. The authors present an analysis of the distinctive features of creative clusters that can influence the development of the ecosystem of creative entrepreneurs, ensuring their emergence, development, and the formation of economic ties at the present stage of development of the digital economy. The chapter also describes ways and strategies for omnichannel in the creative industries market, which can revolutionize customer interactions.
Assessment of shifts in production and consumption of livestock products in the Central and Far Eastern Federal Districts
Authors: Shmidt Iuliia Ivanovna , Zhuplei Irina Viktorovna , Zadvorneva Evgeniia Pavlovna
Published: December 2023

For 2005–2021, significant structural shifts occurred in the production and production structure of the main types of livestock products (livestock and poultry for slaughter (in slaughter weight), milk) of the Central and Far Eastern Federal Districts, which are confirmed by the assessment of the integral coefficient of structural differences. These assessments made it possible to establish that the production of livestock products in the Central Federal District is characterized by a predominant concentration in agricultural organizations, which contributes to an increase in milk consumption and milk production by the population of the regions of the district. In the Far Eastern Federal District, the main producers of products are households that are mainly focused on ensuring personal consumption of products. The organizational and economic structure of the Far Eastern Federal District is characterized by relative stability, which requires attention from the authorities, since the population's consumption of livestock products per capita in most regions of the district is significantly lower than the average Russian consumption. The increasing involvement of agricultural organizations and peasant (farm) farms in the production of livestock products with active financial support from the state and the presence of consumer demand will increase the consumption of the most important types of products per capita in the regions of the Far Eastern Federal District to the all-Russian level.
Opyt programm i proektov po podderzhke i razvitiiu studencheskogo tekhnologicheskogo predprinimatel'stva v sisteme rossiiskogo obrazovatel'nogo prostranstva (na materialakh federal'nykh innovatsionnykh ploshchadok)
Authors: Zakharova Anna Nikolaevna , Lavina Tat'iana Aronovna , Gritskevich Tat'iana Igorevna
Published: December 2023

The chapter presents the experience of programs and projects to support and develop entrepreneurial education, student entrepreneurship, including technological entrepreneurship, and the formation of business competencies among students in the system of the Russian educational space, identified based on the analysis of materials from federal innovation platforms of the Russian Federation.
Nefrectomia por adenocarcinoma tubular renal em felino: Relato de caso
Authors: Maia Rocha Cinthia , Estrela Dantas Aline Vanessa
Published: December 2023

Renal adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor that affects tubular epithelial cells and is relatively rare in cats, typically occurring in the regions of the kidneys and bladder. Clinical symptoms are often nonspecific, making diagnosis challenging. Ultrasonography and exploratory laparotomy are essential diagnostic tools, but only histopathological examination confirms the presence of the disease. Treatment for renal neoplasms typically involves surgery and/or chemotherapy, aiming to improve the patient's quality of life and survival. This case report describes a 12-year-old cat that presented uncontrollable vomiting. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a neoformation in the right kidney, leading to an exploratory laparotomy and subsequent trans-surgical biopsy. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of renal adenocarcinoma, leading to nephrectomy as treatment. The absence of metastases in surrounding tissues did not indicate the need for chemotherapy at that time. This report highlights the importance of using imaging tests and trans-surgical biopsy in the diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic renal neoplasms.
MULTICULTURALISM IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG: KEY BENEFITS
Authors: Chaika O
Published: December 2023

Multiculturalism in the educational system of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has become an increasingly important topic in the context of cultural diversity and globalization. This research paper aims to explore the key benefits of multiculturalism in Luxembourg’s educational system. The study delves into the impact of multicultural education policies and initiatives, with a specific focus on the promotion of cultural awareness, enhanced learning experiences, social cohesion, intercultural competence development, and curriculum enrichment. By conducting a comprehensive literature review, examining relevant case studies, and analyzing existing programs, this research aims to identify and highlight the advantages of multiculturalism in fostering inclusive and diverse learning environments.

The findings of this research indicate that multicultural education in Luxembourg plays a pivotal role in fostering increased cultural understanding, broadening perspectives, and nurturing the development of global citizenship among students. Through exposure to diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, students are better equipped to navigate the interconnected world and appreciate the value of different perspectives. Moreover, multicultural education contributes to the cultivation of social cohesion by fostering a sense of belonging and respect among students from different backgrounds. With a specific focus on promotion of intercultural competence, students gain the necessary skills to engage with people from diverse cultures, fostering meaningful connections and reducing prejudice and discrimination. Overall, this research contributes to the understanding of the benefits of multiculturalism in the educational system of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It provides insights for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in fostering inclusive and culturally diverse learning environments. By embracing multiculturalism in education, Luxembourg can nurture a generation of global citizens who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to thrive in an interconnected world. It is concluded that with Luxembourg’s best practices of making multiculturalism part of the national curriculum, Ukraine may gain immensely in the light of educational reforms in times of recovery after the Russian full-scale invasion that started in February 2022.
Peculiarities of organometry and morphoarchitectonics of the heart of the Domestic ram (Ovis aries L., 1758)
Authors: Horalskyi Leonid , Ragulya Maksym , Kolesnik Nataliia , Sokulskyi Ihor
Published: December 2023

Today, cardiovascular diseases are the dominant diseases of animals, which most often lead to their death both in Ukraine and worldwide. Therefore, morphological studies of the heart at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels are essential in clinical cardiology for in vivo ultrasound diagnosis of functional and organic heart lesions. The aim of the study was to perform a histological and cytomorphometric assessment of the morphological structures of the sheep heart using macroscopic, histological, and morphometric methods. Using morphological methods, the hearts of sexually mature clinically healthy animals (n=5) belonging to the class Mammalia – Mammals, species Ovis aries L., 1758 – domestic sheep (ram) were studied. The absolute and relative heart weights of mature sheep were determined, which are, respectively, 208.4±9.82 g and 0.44±0.007%, and the weight without epicardial fat is 175.0±8.17 g. The heart of sheep, according to the development index (145.5±4.02%), belongs to the expanded-shortened anatomical type. The most developed components are the ventricles. At the same time, the ratio of the mass of the heart ventricles to its net mass is 1:0.78, respectively, the ratio of the mass of the atria is 1:0.22, and the ratio of the mass of the atrial myocardium to the mass of the ventricular myocardium is 1:0.29. The largest volume was found in the cardiomyocytes of the left ventricle – 3982.99±423.96 μm3 , the smaller – in the right ventricle – 2463.02±318.04 μm3 and the smallest – in the atrial cardiomyocytes – 1215.93±176.94 μm3 . The volumes of cardiomyocyte nuclei in the left (53.42±5.18 μm3 ), right (52.85±4.33 μm3 ) ventricles and atria (50.16±4.57 μm3 ) were almost identical. Nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio was the lowest in cardiomyocytes of the left ventricle – 0.0136±0.0062, slightly higher in cardiomyocytes of the right ventricle – 0.0219±0.0079 and the highest – 0.0430±0.0096 in atrial cardiomyocytes. The obtained results on the macroand microscopic structure of the heart of bighorn sheep (Ovis aries L., 1758) complement the information on the morphology of the sheep heart in the relevant sections of histology and comparative anatomy and are necessary for clinical cardiology
IDENTITAS VISUAL DALAM PERANCANGAN MEDIA PROMOSI MUSEUM MELANGE KARANGSAMBUNG, KEBUMEN
Authors: Rohmah Nur Hamidatur , Pandanwangi Brilindra
Published: December 2023

Ketiadaan identitas visual pada Museum Melange Karangsambung yang merupakan tempat konservasi kebumian dengan keberagaman koleksi situs warisan geologi (Geosite) berskala Nasional maupun Internasional menyebabkan belum mampunya museum ini dalam merepresentasikan identitasnya yang menjadi pembeda dengan museum lain. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan perancangan identitas visual untuk membangun dan memperkuat identitas Museum Melange Karangsambung, Kebumen. Dalam proses perancangan menggunakan metode penciptaan design thinking, dimulai dengan pengumpulan data (studi literatur, observasi, dan wawancara). Perancangan ini menghasilkan identitas visual yang digunakan dalam media promosi dengan strategi AISAS (Attention, Interest, Search, Action, dan, Share). Media promosi yang digunakan yaitu media sosial instagram dan diberbagai media seperti: alat peraga edukasi, wristband, seragam pengelola, stationery kit, dan merchandise untuk menarik minat masyarakat umum untuk berkunjung ke Museum Melange.

 

Kata Kunci: Museum Melange, Identitas visual, promosi
ANALISIS LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK (LKPD) TEORI ATOM BERBASIS INKUIRI TERSTRUKTUR SISWA SMA N 1 PRAMBANAN SLEMAN
Authors: Saputri Legendaria Raula , Rokhimawan Mohamad Agung , Rahmawan Setia
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini berfokus pada analisis Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) dengan bantuan video pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri terstruktur untuk meningkatkan keterampilan analisis tentang materi teori atom. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesesuaian LKPD pada materi struktur atom dengan kurikulum 2013 serta memahami tingkat kelayakan LKPD. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, Keefektifan LKPD dilihat menggunakan hasil nilai rata-rata dari posttest dan pretest. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa SMA N 1 Prambanan Sleman kelas X Mipa 2. Hasil penelitian dan pembahasan dapat dikatakan LKPD berbasis inkuiri terstruktur dikategorikan belum memenuhi standar kriteria dan tidak efektif karena dapat dilihat hasil post-test yang lebih rendah dari pada hasil pre-test dengan persentase ketuntasan siswa pada pre-test sebesar 100%, sedangkan pada post-test terjadi penurunan nilai yaitu sebanyak 23 siswa mendapat poin 80 dan 10 siswa mendapatkan poin 100 dengan rata-rata poin post-test siswa yaitu sebesar 86.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PADA MATERI ASAM BASA DITINJAU DARI GAYA BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XI MIPA SMAN 1 DURENAN TRENGGALEK
Authors: Nisak Khotimatun , Ardhana Ivan Ashif
Published: December 2023

Pada abad 21 ini kemampuan berpikir kritis merupakan sebuah kemampuan yang harus dimiliki terutama oleh siswa. Sehingga tujuan penelitian ini yaitu: 1) Untuk mengetahui profil kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada materi asam-basa. 2) Untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan berpikir kritis siswa ditinjau dari gaya belajar yang berbeda. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan ex-post facto yang meneliti hubungan sebab-akibat yang tidak dimanipulasi. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kausal komparatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 97 siswa dengan instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu lembar soal, angket, dan wawancara tidak terstruktur. Analisis data hasil penelitian menggunakan statistika deskriptif dan statistika inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Profil kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa masih tergolong sedang yaitu dengan rata-rata nilai 61. 2) Berdasarkan hasil uji SPSS One Way ANOVA nilai Sig. sebesar 0,746 > 0,05 disimpulkan bahwa rata-rata nilai berpikir kritis ditinjau dari gaya belajar tersebut sama secara signifikansi.
ADSORBSI KLOR DALAM PENJERNIHAN AIR MENGGUNAKAN KARBON AKTIF TEMPURUNG KELAPA TERAKTIVASI H3PO4
Authors: Rahmawanti Novi , Dony Novrian
Published: December 2023

Kalsium hipoklorit merupakan disinfektan untuk air minum dan sistem pemurnian air yang umum ditambahkan ke dalam air kran. Adsorpsi karbon aktif terhadap residu klorin dilakukan menggunakan karbon aktif yang diaktivasi dengan H3PO4. Tujuannya untuk mendapatkan data dan informasi kondisi optimum adsorpsi karbon aktif terhadap sisa klorin berlebih dalam air. Hasil karakteristik karbon aktif dengan kadar abu 3,03 %, kadar air 4,12 %, dan daya serap iodin 608,90 mg/g. Untuk karbon aktif dengan aktivasi H3PO4 2M, 3M, dan 5 M pada 900 s masing masing efisiensi penyisihan dan kapasitas adsorpsi sebesar 0,696 %; 0,348 mg/g  , 1,104%; 0,552 mg/g , 3,621%; 1,810 mg/g. Karbon aktif yang diaktivasi dengan H3PO4 2M nilai efisiensi tertinggi didapat pada dosis 3 gram dengan konsentrasi akhir 491,50 mg/l, dengan H3PO4 3M pada dosis 3 g dengan konsentrasi akhir 484,50 mg/l dan dengan H3PO4 5M pada dosis 3 gram dengan konsentrasi akhir 483 mg/l. Karbon aktif yang diaktivasi H3PO4 2M dosis 3 gram memberikan kondisi optimum.
STEAM-PBL PADA MATERI HIDROLISIS GARAM UNTUK MEMBANGUN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA
Authors: Suryaningsih Siti , Rahmawanti Manda , Suciati Tri
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian mengetahui statistik deskriptif keterampilan berpikir kreatif, penggolongan kategori indikator keterampilan berpikir kreatif, hasil poster, dan nilai rata-rata poster. Metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, sampel 65 siswa kelas XI IPA MAN di Jakarta, Teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen kuesioner berdasarkan indikator keterampilan berpikir kreatif, dianalisis menggunakan IBM SPSS v25. Hasil penelitian semua indikator keterampilan berpikir kreatif katagori sedang, fluency (73,8%), flexibility (70,8%), originality (56,9%), dan elaboration (72,3%). Nilai poster MIPA 1 (82,88), MIPA 2 (81,80) dan MIPA 3 (88.28). Pendekatan STEAM-PBL mampu membangun keterampilan berpikir kreatif siswa materi hidrolisis garam. Implikasinya melalui PBL disertai pemanfaatan teknologi berupa media Nearpod dapat berkontribusi pada keterampilan berpikir kreatif siswa.
De la epigenética a la epimemética: reprogramando nuestro destino
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México. Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades. Academia de Nutrición y Salud, Cifuentes Goches Juan Carlos
Published: December 2023

La epigenética ha generado una revolución en el área de la biología, brindando otra perspectiva sobre nuestro genoma. A través de diversos y sencillos ejemplos, el autor nos lleva de la mano desde las bases moleculares de la genética hacia la epigenética y el impacto que tiene el ambiente y estilo de vida sobre nuestros genes. A partir de ello, el recorrido finaliza con una extrapolación con enfoque social de la epimemética y el impacto de los memes en el ADN social.
Aniołowie (dobrzy i źli) w alegorycznej interpretacji Ksiąg Rodzaju, Wyjścia i Kapłańskiej w homiliach św. Cezarego z Arles
Authors: Pochwat Józef
Published: December 2023

Święty Cezary z Arles (470-543), wielki kaznodzieja, duszpasterz, miłośnik Pisma Świętego, organizator życia kościelnego i monastycznego w Galii, pozostawił po sobie dzieła, których aktualność nie straciła swych walorów do dnia dzisiejszego. Jego nauczanie dotyczące aniołów (dobrych i złych) w oparciu o egzegezę alegoryczną Ksiąg Rodzaju, Wyjścia i Kapłańskiej może służyć dzisiejszym wiernym. Autor wykazuje błogosławione owoce współpracy człowieka z aniołami i zarazem niebezpieczeństwo ulegania pokusom, sprytnie podsuwanym człowiekowi przez diabła. Egzegeza Cezarego jest Chrystocentryczna, autor wykazuje jedność Biblii, Stary Testament wypełnia się w Nowym.
Angelologia w pismach Justyna, Tacjana i Atenagorasa z Aten
Authors: Misiarczyk Leszek
Published: December 2023

Opracowanie stawia sobie za cel analizę tekstów Justyna, Tacjana i Atenagorasa na temat aniołów. Czynię to w trzech punktach: stworzenie aniołów przez Boga/Logos jako istot wolnych (1); zadania aniołów (2) oraz grzech aniołów i ostateczne unicestwienie demonów/złych aniołów. Wszyscy trzej autorzy podkreślają, że Bóg stworzył aniołów i ludzi jako istoty wolne, a więc też odpowiedzialne za swoje czyny i powierzył im opiekę nad ludźmi i swoim stworzeniem. Niektóre jednak anioły dały się zwieść pierwszemu aniołowi (Tacjan) czy mocy wrogiej (Atenagoras), który dał się ponieść próżnej chwale, zerwał wszelkie więzy zależności od Niego i chciał zawłaszczyć bóstwo. Zamienił się w demona, a jego zwolennicy w zastęp demonów. Atenagoras łączy koncepcję Tacjana i Justyna stwierdzając, że moc/duch, której Bóg powierzył zarząd nad materią i jej formami, znieważyła istotę swojego bytu i powierzoną jej władzę, zaś aniołowie z pierwszego sklepienia zgrzeszyli współżyciem z kobietami z czego narodzili się giganci. Koncepcja grzechu aniołów Tacjana i Atenagrasa jest zdecydowanie mniej mityczna niż Justyna. Według Tacjana i Atenagorasa ten stan upadku aniołów jest nieodwracalny.
Służba aniołów ludziom w oparciu o "De civitate Dei" św. Augustyna
Authors: Jaśkiewicz Sylwester
Published: December 2023

Problematyka angelologiczna w wiekopomnym dziele św. Augustyna De civitate Dei zajmuje miejsce centralne. Myśliciel z Tagasty kreśli w nim chrześcijański portret aniołów bliskich ludziom, których często nazywa: aniołami świętymi (sancti angeli), naszymi aniołami (nostri angeli) albo aniołami dobrymi (angeli boni). Choć biskup Hippony nie pomija kwestii stworzenia i natury aniołów, to jednak ich funkcji i posłudze na rzecz ludzi daje zdecydowany priorytet, co potwierdza choćby użycie łacińskiego terminu angelus, który znaczy dla niego tyle, co nuntius, a więc zwiastun, posłaniec. Służba aniołów na rzecz ludzi, ich ministerium, ma coś w sobie z pracy rolnika troszczącego się o płody ziemi czy z poświęcenia matki zatroskanej o otrzymane życie. Nawet jeśli aniołowie służą i Bogu i ludziom, to jednak dla tych ostatnich nie są pośrednikami, gdyż jedynym pośrednikiem między Bogiem i ludźmi jest Człowiek-Jezus Chrystus. Duchy niebieskie nie udzielają ludziom swojej nieśmiertelności i szczęśliwości i nie przez uczestnictwo z nimi te nadprzyrodzone dary stają się także udziałem człowieka. Ludzie powinni naśladować dobrą wolę świętych aniołów i w ich prawdziwej i wolnej od słabości uczuć miłości wzrastać. Aniołowie prowadzą ludzi do pełnej chwały prawdziwego Boga i sprzeciwiają się, aby jakiekolwiek ofiary były i im składane. O obecności aniołów starochrześcijański myśliciel przypomina także w dniu ostatecznym, kiedy to ich zadaniem będzie zebranie sprawiedliwych. W ostatecznym wymiarze życia wiecznego zapowiedziana przez Chrystusa równość (aequalitas) ludzi z aniołami będzie pełnią życia w Bogu.
Alfio Giovanni Cristaudo, Giustino e la protoortodossia Giovannea. Il superamento della cristologia pneumatica e la nascita della teologia del Logos, Institutum Patristicum Augustinianum – Nerbini International, Roma 2023, pp. 647
Authors: Misiarczyk Leszek
Published: December 2023

Review of the book: A.G. Cristaudo, Giustino e la protoortodossia Giovannea. Il superamento della cristologia pneumatica e la nascita della teologia del Logos, Institutum Patristicum Augustinianum – Nerbini International, Roma 2023.
Oblicza Boga w chrześcijaństwie starożytnym (XLIX Spotkanie Badaczy Antyku Chrześcijańskiego, Papieski Instytut Patrystyczny Augustinianum, Rzym, 11-13.05.2023)
Authors: Wysocki Marcin
Published: December 2023

Sprawozdanie z XLIX Spotkania Badaczy Antyku Chrześcijańskiego, zatytułowanego "Oblicza Boga w chrześcijaństwie starożytnym", które miało miejsce w Papieskim Instytucie Patrystycznym Augustinianum, Rzym, w dniach 11-13 maja 2023 r.
Organic dining behaviour in British restaurants
Authors: Dinc Lokman , Huang Rong
Published: December 2023

The organic food market has experienced significant growth in recent decades all over the world. Within the context of the UK, a remarkable rise can be seen considering the recent popularisation of organic food products. With these trends in mind, the aim of this research is to develop better understanding of organic dining behaviour in British restaurants. To achieve this aim, this research used questionnaire technique and analyse the data using SEM. The key findings of the research confirmed that a range of factors, including advertisements through social media, knowledge, price, taste, quality, availability, and labelling, all significantly influence consumer intention to consume organic food in restaurants. In consideration of all the above-mentioned relationships, this research developed and tested a model which summarises consumers’ organic food dining behaviour in restaurants covering influencing factors, consumer intention and actual behaviour of organic dining. Finally, this research provided theoretical and practical implications.
Finding the green in differently disturbed forests under different weather conditions: detection and occupancy of the green pit viper Trimeresurus (Cryptelytrops) macrops at the Sakaerat Biosphere Reserve, Thailand
Authors: Barnes Curt H. , Strine Colin T. , Suwanwaree Pongthep
Published: December 2023

The response of venomous snakes to anthropogenic landscape disturbance remains scarcely studied in tropical regions. Green pit vipers are among the most diverse venomous snakes in the Southeast Asian tropics and bite the highest number of people of any group of venomous snakes where they are found, yet conservation and snakebite management efforts have been hindered by limited prior studies of these organisms in both natural and anthropogenically disturbed landscapes. Subsequently, we sought to address key knowledge gaps regarding the persistence and response of green pit vipers to anthropogenic disturbance. Utilizing repeated field surveys coupled with remote sensing landscape feature data, we fit single-season Bayesian occupancy models to investigate the potential influences of weather variables on detection and various landscape features on the persistence of the big-eyed pit viper (Trimeresurus (Cryptelytrops) macrops). Temperature and humidity marginally positively influenced detection. The probability of T. macrops occupancy increased with increasing distance to buildings and houses, roads, water, and increased canopy height and elevation but decreased with increasing distance to the core zone of the reserve, natural forest, and if a site was a plantation. Our findings suggest that anthropogenic landscape disturbance influences the presence of T. macrops within a biosphere reserve in Thailand, contrary to the general perception that the species is resilient to land-use change. We strongly suggest further study of the green pit viper response to human disturbance, which would significantly benefit conservation and snakebite management plans for these diverse organisms.
Neurobiology of emotions in animal relationships: Facial expressions and their biological functions in mammals
Authors: Mota-Rojas Daniel , Lezama-García Karina , Domínguez-Oliva Adriana , Olmos-Hernández Adriana , Verduzco-Mendoza Antonio , Casas-Alvarado Alejandro , Torres-Bernal Fabiola , Martínez-Burnes Julio
Published: December 2023

This article aims to analyze the biological and communicative function of facial expressions and their relation to emotions in mammals. Facial expressions and their causes constitute an important yet largely unexplored field of scientific research. While the clinical usefulness of these expressions for recognizing pain in many species has been demonstrated, there is evidence that animals can also emit facial movements with other connotations. Reports show that facial expressions have a biological function by predicting and promoting social interaction in species that form complex social groups, but their meaning depends on the social context. For animals, the unconscious identification of facial expressions also implies an emotional value by modifying the compensatory physiological response, as occurs in species that have close relationships with humans. This corpus of evidence suggests that facial expressions have a kind of communicative function and may transmit emotions and, therefore, participate in affiliative or adverse relations as animals develop. Hence, exploring whether this nonverbal behavior may perform such a dual function is necessary.
Enhancing insight into fintech adoption through VOSViewer: A bibliometric exploration
Authors: Abilawa Aldi , Rahmawati Alni , Surwanti Arni
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the development of publications on the topic of fintech adoption using the VOSviewer analysis tool and data from the Scopus database. By using bibliometric analysis, this study attempts to visualize how the bibliometric relationship between publications relates to the topic of fintech adoption. This research begins by searching various publications on the topic of fintech adoption in the Scopus database. It was found that publications regarding the adoption of fintech itself were new and rare which was indicated by the number of publications found with a total of 517 with a time range between 2016-2023. The topic of fintech adoption itself is still quite interesting as indicated by the growth in the number of publications from early 2016 with 1 publication to 90 in 2023. Based on the results of the VOSViewer analysis, there are 35 items divided into 5 clusters. The results of the analysis using VOSViewer found that there are still many items on the topic of fintech adoption that have not been explored much. In addition, several items such as banks, financial inclusion, financial literacy, financial systems, fintech, fintech adoption, sustainability, sustainable development, technological development, technology are new topics and have not been widely studied.
Breaking the silence: Innovation in wake word activation
Authors: Shinde Sagar , Kathole Akash , Wadhwa Lalitkumar , Shaikha Armaan Suhel
Published: December 2023

Trigger term, also referred to as a heat phrase or activation phrase, is a particular expression or wording that activates a voice-controlled system like a virtual aide when spoken. These trigger terms are widely employed in various devices, including mobile phones, intelligent domestic appliances, and automobiles. The precise identification of trigger terms is crucial to guarantee that the voice-controlled system only responds when the trigger term is uttered, disregarding other sounds. Numerous methods, such as regulation-based approaches and machine learning algorithms like support vector machines, concealed Markov models, and profound neural networks, have been proposed for identifying trigger terms. Elements like ambient noise, pronunciation variations, and accents may impact the accuracy of trigger term identification, and researchers are continuously exploring ways to enhance the resilience of these systems. As the utilization of voice-controlled systems continues to grow, the development of reliable and accurate methods for detecting trigger terms is increasingly imperative to ensure the seamless and efficient operation of these systems.
Factors influencing the usage of e-procurement in the South African Navy
Authors: Kweyama Yandiswa , Masiya Tyanai , Lubinga Stellah
Published: December 2023

This research examines the factors influencing the utilisation of e-procurement in the Department of Defence, with a specific focus on the South African Navy. Although e-procurement was introduced to streamline the purchasing and supply function, reduce costs, and simplify the process, procurement managers in government still face challenges such as corruption, noncompliance, overspending, and wasteful expenditure. To gather data, the study employed a qualitative research approach, conducting interviews with 17 procurement members from the SA Navy. The findings show that e-procurement system inefficiencies, unreliable power supply due to load shedding, issues with the Central Supplier Database, partial automation of e-procurement processes, capacity and system integration challenges, and a lack of technical knowledge about the system were the main factors affecting the use of e-procurement in the South African Navy. To address these challenges, the paper recommends investing in infrastructure, improving supplier verification processes, adopting standardised documents, enhancing human resource capacity, improving system integration, and strengthening legislation on supplier data protection.