bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Do Mathematics Teachers' Preferences on Teaching Methods and Materials Change in Online Education? Case of Probability
Authors: Sevimli Eyüp , İnan Tutkun Mukaddes
Published: July 2023

This study examines changes in middle school mathematics teachers’ teaching methods and materials during the transition from face-to-face to online education and difficulties in terms of teaching methods and materials used in this process. 35 middle school mathematics teachers’ lesson plans for both face-to-face and online classrooms were analyzed according to their content, and the reason for the changes in teaching practices of the teachers was evaluated through interviews. While the study revealed that the use of lecture-based and demo & practice methods increased with the transition from face-to-face education to online education, teachers stated that they did not use different teaching methods in the classroom. It has been determined that the situations that limit the use of different teaching methods are the low motivation of the students and the difficulties of the teachers in the classroom management process. In addition, the use of concrete manipulatives has been replaced by videos and other digital teaching tools in online education. Other reflections of compulsory transitions to online education on teaching practice were discussed in terms of teaching the subject of probability and within the framework of in-service teachers' training.
Aesthetics of green dispossession: From coal to wind extraction in La Guajira, Colombia
Authors: Ulloa Astrid
Published: July 2023

In La Guajira, Colombia, current projections for the reconfiguration of coal mining and proposals for decarbonization through wind energy have become central to the national political debate on energy transition. Several national and multinational companies have proposals for wind energy projects that will cross the territory of the Wayúu people. The Wayúu have raised debates about the cultural and territorial implications of energy transition projects, demanding recognition of their way of life, self-determination, and autonomy. Drawing on theoretical insights from green extractivism and its articulation with visual political ecology, I argue that energy transition, despite rethinking some extractive processes, produces similar territorial, environmental, and socio-cultural impacts as conventional extractive processes. This green extractivism also aestheticizes dispossession – making it invisible, acceptable, and legitimate – masking new global commodity chains and delegitimizing indigenous demands in favor of green energies to address climate change. I focus my analysis on the images and representations of wind energy proposals offered by government institutions and national and multinational corporations, as well as the siting of wind infrastructure and its impact on the Wayúu people. I also analyzed the proposals and demands made by ancestral authorities and Wayúu leaders in policy documents on wind projects.
Video telescope operating monitor–assisted surgery is equivalent to conventional surgery in treatment of cervical intervertebral disc herniation in dogs
Authors: Frankar Hadrien , Le Boedec Kevin , Cauzinille Laurent , Gomes Eymeric , Touzet Chloé , Rossetti Diego , Poncet Cyrill M.
Published: July 2023

OBJECTIVE

To compare the use of the video telescope operating monitor (VITOM) and use of a conventional unassisted surgical method for treatment of cervical intervertebral disc herniation in dogs.

ANIMALS

39 dogs with cervical intervertebral disc disease.

METHODS

Prospective study. Dogs were prospectively nonrandomly assigned to either the VITOM (n = 19) or conventional surgery (20) group depending on VITOM system availability. Signalment and preoperative neurologic status were recorded for all dogs. Preoperative and postoperative CT myelography was performed to compare intervertebral space location, spinal cord dimensions at the decompression level, ventral slot dimensions, and residual disc material. Surgical complications and postoperative neurologic outcomes were recorded. Data were compared between the 2 groups using fixed-effects or mixed-effects models to consider double reading of CT myelography images.

RESULTS

No significant differences were noted between the 2 groups regarding the decompression ratio (P = .85), vertebral length body ratio (P = .13), ventral slot width ratio (P = .39), residual disc material (P = .30), and sinus bleeding (P = .12). No significant differences were found between the 2 groups regarding postoperative neurologic grade (P = .17).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

VITOM-assisted ventral slot decompression is equivalent to conventional surgery in treatment of cervical intervertebral disc herniation in dogs. The use of VITOM remains a good alternative to the conventional surgical method.
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is increased in dogs with acute congestive heart failure secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease compared to both dogs with heart murmurs and healthy controls
Authors: DeProspero Dylan J. , Hess Rebecka S. , Silverstein Deborah C.
Published: July 2023

OBJECTIVE

To retrospectively evaluate neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) as a biomarker for severity and short-term outcomes of congestive heart failure (CHF) secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs.

ANIMALS

47 dogs with CHF secondary to MMVD, 47 dogs with presumptive preclinical MMVD, and 47 control dogs.

METHODS

Medical record data (signalment, physical examination findings, medical treatments instituted, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine MMVD stage, length of hospitalization, outcome, and hospital re-presentation due to CHF) from March 2012 through March 2022 for each dog were collected. Statistical analyses were performed with Mann-Whitney, Spearman correlation, and Fisher exact tests.

RESULTS

NLR (but not PLR) was significantly higher in dogs with CHF secondary to MMVD (6.41) compared to presumptive preclinical MMVD dogs (4.66; P < .001) and control dogs (3.95; P < .001). Dogs with higher NLR and PLR received significantly higher cumulative dosages of loop-diuretic therapy during hospitalization (ρ = 0.3, P = .04; and ρ = 0.4, P = .02, respectively). There was a positive association between NLR and duration of oxygen supplementation within the CHF group (ρ = 0.4; P = .01).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The increased diuretic dose and time receiving oxygen supplementation may represent increased disease severity for which NLR (and to a lesser extent PLR) may serve as a readily available marker. The data presented provide information regarding some of the systemic inflammatory changes seen in CHF secondary to MMVD in dogs. Future research should include prospective, longitudinal studies to provide insight into the long-term prognostic value of NLR and PLR in dogs with CHF.
Unlocking the chemistry and properties of oil-containing sludge for potential utilization
Authors: Tang Shu Hui , Lee Lin Zhi , Arsad Agus , Zakaria Zaki Yamani , Ahmad-Zaini Muhammad Abbas
Published: July 2023

At present, possible utilization of oil-containing sludge so as to achieve the sustainable environment has become a subject of considerable interest. The oleochemical factory generates nearly two metric tons of sludge per day from the effluent processing plant. Its disposal is costly and strenuous towards the environment, therefore different alternatives to handling and utilization were studied. The sludge and its derivatives were characterized for elemental composition, proximate analysis, ash and oil constituents, surface analysis, leaching tests and calorific value. Results show that the oil-containing sludge is rich in carbon, calcium, and iron. It has a high calorific value of 33.8 MJ/kg, that is partly attributed to the oil content of 68 %. These preliminary characteristics data offer insight into several promising applications of converting “trash” into “treasure” towards sustainable environment.
Study of the Impact of Housing Affordability on the Fertility Rate in Bulgaria (2014–2021): A Regional Aspect
Authors: Stoenchev Nikolay , Hrischeva Yana
Published: July 2023

The present study is devoted to the influence of housing affordability on the fertility rate in Bulgaria. Both data published by NSI and data obtained by individual request were used. Housing affordability is a factor and is represented as the ratio of the average price of a 70 m2 apartment and the average gross salary of an employed person, as well as the ratio of the average housing price and the average income per person in a household. Fertility has the role of an outcome variable and is represented by the gross fertility rate, average age of the mother at the birth of the first child and at the birth of a child, number of live births by age of the mother and total fertility rate. Such lag values of the factor variable were used due to the long period from the moment of availability of housing to its acquisition, completion, furnishing and commissioning, and the long biological period from the decision to implement reproductive intentions to the birth of a child. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the direction and strength of the relationship. A strong negative relationship is found between housing affordability and fertility rate, except for the relationship with the total fertility rate, which is weakly positive. The change in the lag has a minimal effect on the value of the correlation coefficients. Therefore, a conclusion can be made that children are mostly born where housing affordability is low and parents are forced to raise them in unsuitable housing conditions.
Analysis and Mapping of Water Erosion Vulnerability Using GIS for the Mghila Watershed, Northwest of Algeria
Authors: Ratiat Abdelkader , Haddad Ali , Bouaichi Ilham , Matene Chahrazed Naziha
Published: July 2023

Intensification of extreme rainfall-runo events in arid and semi-arid regions because of climate change induce the water erosion that contributes considerably to the loss of vegetal layers of soils and reduce the storage capacity of dams by silting of transported sediments from the watershed to the impoundment. This paper aims at proposing means for protecting the Mghila dam against silting by identification and delimitation of vulnerable areas to water erosion. This dam, built in the North-West of Algeria, ensures irrigated cultivation. Topographical, geological, and land use characteristics of the watershed were analyzed using the geographic information system (GIS). Analysis of results has allowed the identification by area percentage four-vulnerability classes with sensitivity to the water erosion: low(18.89%), medium (13.08%), high (65.05%) and very high (8.38%). The spatial distribution of the lithological substratum friability, the vegetation cover and slope degrees have led to the development of an e cient strategy for the watershed management in order to reduce the e ect of water erosion on soil degradation and silting of the Mghila dam.
Computer-simulated degradation of CF3Cl, CF2Cl2, and CFCl3 under electron beam irradiation
Authors: Kabasa Stephen , Sun Yongxia , Chmielewski Andrzej G. , Nichipor Henrietta
Published: July 2023

Electron beam treatment technologies should be versatile in the removal of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) owing to their exceptional cross sections for the thermal electrons generated in the radiolysis of air. Humidity, dose rates, O2 concentration, and CFC concentration influence the efficiency of the destruction process under electron beam treatment. Computer simulations have been used to theoretically demonstrate the destruction of chlorotrifluoromethane (CF3Cl), dichlorodifluoromethane (CF2Cl2), and trichlorofluoromethane (CFCl3) in the air (N2 + O2: 80% + 20%) in room temperature up to a dose of 13 kGy. Under these conditions, it is predicted that the removal efficiency is in the order CF3Cl (0.1%) < CF2Cl2 (7%) < CFCl3 (34%), which shows the dependence of the process on the number of substituted Cl atoms. Dissociative electron attachment with the release of Cl– is the primary process initiating the destruction of CFCs from the air stream. Reactions with the first excited state of oxygen, namely, O(1D), and charge-transfer reactions further promote the degradation process. The degradation products can be further degraded to CO2, Cl2, and F2 by prolonged radiation treatment. Other predicted products can also be removed through chemical processes.
Impact of COVID-19 Infection on Regional Periocoronary Inflammation: An Angio-CT Study of Epicardial Fat Attenuation
Authors: Mátyás Botond , Benedek Imre , Opincariu Diana , Blîndu Emanuel , Rosea Aurelian , Rodean loana , Benedek Bianka , Benedek Theodora
Published: July 2023

Background

It is currently well-known that inflammation plays an essential role in all phases of atherosclerosis. Recent CT studies showed that atherosclerotic plaques found in the right coronary arteries (RCA) display a greater number of features that increase their susceptibility to destabilization compared to plaques found in left coronary arteries (LCA). COVID-19’s impact on regional coronary inflammation is not well understood, despite extensive research on its effects on cardiovascular diseases.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the regional differences between local inflammation at the level of left versus right coronary circulation in patients who had CCTA examinations for chest pain in the early stages after COVID-19 infection.

Methods

In total, 172 patients with chest pain and CCTA data available were included in the study, divided into two groups: Group 1 (n = 80) with recent COVID-19 infection, and Group 2 (n = 92) with no known COVID infection. Attenuation of epicardial fat density was calculated in all patients using the FAI technology available from Caristo (Oxford, UK), and the associated FAI score and CaRi Heart® score of related cardiovascular risk were calculated.

Results

CaRi Heart® Risk (p < 0.0001) and Duke Score (p < 0.0001) were significantly higher for the COVID-negative patients, who presented a significantly higher FAI score (p = 0.001). This difference was also present in all the three coronary arteries: LAD (p = 0.05), LCX (p = 0.05), RCA. In the COVID-19 positive group the FAI score was significantly higher at the RCA level (p = 0.0002), but the non-COVID-19 presented no significant differences of inflammation levels between the left and right coronary circulation.

Conclusions

COVID-19 infection is associated with a higher risk of inflammation in the pericoronary epicardial fat. In post- COVID-19 patients, this inflammation seems to be more pronounced at the level of the RCA, which indicates a potential role of local hemorheological factors in the complex process of inflammation-mediated plaque vulnerabilization after COVID.
Government Policy Regarding Education in Indonesia: Analysis of Competence-Based Curriculum, Educational Unit Level Curriculum, and Curriculum 2013
Authors: Nurdin Abidin , Samad Sri Astuti A. , Samad Munawwarah , Fakrurrazi Fakhrurrazi
Published: July 2023

The curriculum is a government  policy in the field of education determined by the government. The curriculum has continued to change according to the times and advances in science and technology. This study uses a qualitative method by producing descriptive data as an observable social reality, namely the educational curriculum. The social reality is then analyzed using public policy theory. This article concludes that the curriculum as a political policy from the Indonesian government in the field of education is a logical consequence of social change and development of science. From 1999 to 2013 there were three changes to the curriculum, namely the Competency-Based Curriculum (KBK), the Education Unit Level Curriculum (KTSP) and the 2013 Curriculum (K-13). Each curriculum has its own focus and emphasis point. The purpose of the curriculum changes carried out by the government from a theoretical point of view of public policy is oriented towards fulfilling the needs and interests of the community. So that the curriculum can still be adapted to social changes, scientific and technological developments that occur in society in Indonesia and the wider world
THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL ON ETHICAL BEHAVIOR WITH WORK-LIFE BALANCE AS MODERATING VARIABLE
Authors: Prameswari Ida Ayu Nirma , Sari Desak Made Mya Yudia
Published: July 2023

Perilaku etis yaitu sikap dan tindakan seseorang yang cocok dengan norma-norma sosial di masyarakat umum karena berhubungan dengan perbuatan yang baik, benar, memberi manfaat dan tidak merugikan. Perilaku etis auditor dapat mempengaruhi kepercayaan dan kredibilitas publik. Oleh karena itu, auditor dalam menjalankan tugasnya harus mematuhi etika yang berlaku dan mampu mengendalikan dirinya agar terhindar dari masalah yang berkaitan dengan perilaku tidak etis. Penelitian ini dilakukan guna mengetahui kemampuan work-life balance dalam memoderasi pengaruh internal locus of control pada perilaku etis auditor. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada auditor Kantor Akuntan Publik terdaftar di Bali. Menggunakan metode sampel jenuh dan pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan PLS. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa work-life balance mampu memoderasi pengaruh internal locus of control pada perilaku etis auditor. Ketika seorang auditor merasa memiliki pengendalian diri yang disertai dengan work-life balance, maka hal tersebut memberikan dorongan bagi auditor untuk menghindari pelanggaran etika. Penelitian ini berkontribusi memberikan sumbangan pemikiran yang menjadi bahan pertimbangan bagi auditor untuk berfokus pada factor penyebab munculnya perilaku etis dan tidak etis, sehingga dalam mengambil keputusan auditor bisa memilih dan memilah perilaku etis dan tidak etis.
 
Ethical Ethical behavior, namely the attitudes and actions of a person who are in accordance with social norms in the general community because they are related to actions that are good, right, provide benefits and do no harm. The auditor's ethical behavior can affect public trust and credibility. Therefore, the auditor in carrying out his duties must comply with applicable ethics and be able to control himself in order to avoid problems related to unethical behavior. This research was conducted to determine the ability of work-life balance in moderating the effect of internal locus of control on the ethical behavior of auditors. This research was conducted at the auditors of a registered Public Accounting Firm in Bali. Saturated sample method and data collection by questionnaire was used. Hypothesis testing using PLS. The results show that work-life balance is able to moderate effect of internal locus of control on the auditor's ethical behavior. When an auditor feels that he has self-control accompanied by a work-life balance, this gives encouragement to the auditor to avoid ethical violations. This research contributes to the contribution of thought which is taken into consideration for the auditor to focus on the factors causing the emergence of ethical and unethical behavior, so that in making decisions the auditor can choose and sort out ethical and unethical behavior.
PENGARUH INSENTIF TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PUBLIKASI KARYA ILMIAH DAN DAMPAKNYA PADA PENGEMBANGAN KARIER DOSEN
Authors: Gunarto Muji , Haddy Imam Al
Published: July 2023

Berlandaskan informasi dari Scimago Journal & Country Rank tahun 2022, Indonesia terletak di urutan 40 dunia serta 9 Asia dalam pemublikasian karya ilmiah. Salah satu aspek yang bisa mempengaruhi jumlah pemublikasian karya ilmiah ialah pemberian insentif. Tujuan riset ini ialah dalam rangka menganalisa pengaruh dari insentif kepada peningkatan publikasi karya ilmiah serta dampaknya pada pengembangan karier Dosen. Simple random sampling  dipakai sebagai cara pengumpulan sampel pada riset ini. Informasi riset diolah memakai aplikasi SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil riset yang diperoleh membuktikan kalau insentif berakibat positif serta signifikan kepada peningkatan publikasi karya ilmiah, peningkatan publikasi karya ilmiah berakibat positif serta signifikan kepada pengembangan karier Dosen, insentif berakibat positif serta signifikan kepada pengembangan karier Dosen, serta insentif berakibat positif serta signifikan kepada pengembangan karier Dosen dengan melalui publikasi karya ilmiah.
 
Based on data from Scimago Journal & Country Rank in 2022, Indonesia is ranked 40th in the world, and ranked 9th in Asia in terms of publication of scientific papers. One of the factors that can be behind the number of publications of scientific papers is the provision of incentives. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of incentives on increasing the publication of scientific papers and their impact on the career development of lecturers. Simple random sampling was used as a sampling technique in this study. The research data was processed using the SmartPLS 3.0 application. The results of the research obtained show that incentives have a positive and significant effect on the publication of scientific papers, the publication of scientific papers has a positive and significant effect on the career development of lecturers, incentives have a positive and significant effect on the career development of lecturers, and incentives have a
But what doandroids feel about electric sheep? Educating about emotion-related constructs with "Blade Runner"
Authors: Stefanek Franciszek , Lipka Justyna , Trynduś Anna
Published: July 2023

The article addresses issues surrounding emotion regulation inthe cult film Blade Runner. The emotional development of the replicants isanalyzed regarding social conditions and the stigma associated with functioning in an ultra- c apitalist dystopia. This article includes aproposal for practical use ofthe film and psychological knowledge toconduct emotional regulation workshops based on the concept ofpsychological work with film.
Forma mocno skondensowana. Kompetencje audiowizualne w dobie TikToka
Authors: Cieśliński Marek
Published: July 2023

Dynamika zmian zachodzących w mediach społecznościowych podnosi znaczenie kompetencji audiowizualnych w procesie edukacyjnym – zwłaszcza wśród studentów szkół wyższych. Obecny system edukacyjny marginalizuje rolę poprawnego i efektywnego posługiwania się kodem audiowizualnym przez młodzież. Młodzi ludzie nie uczą się w wystarczającym stopniu zasad stosowania gramatyki filmowej, podczas gdy krótkie formy audiowizualne – wprowadzone w ostatnich latach przez aplikację TikTok – stały się wiodącym tworzywem komunikacyjnym dla całej generacji.
Isolation of Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella spp. from Thawed Fish
Authors: Ezugwu Roseline Ifeyinwa  , Ugwu, Celestina Chibuzo  , Onodagu, Beatrice Ovute
Published: July 2023

Fish is a vital food source for people and contributes about 60% of the world's supply of protein. It is extremely perishable, and if not properly preserved, it deteriorates and can be detrimental to human health when consumed. The present study was carried out to isolate Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella spp. from thawed fish. A total of 10 thawed fish samples were bought from different fish retailers in different markets within Enugu metropolis. The result revealed that out of the 10 thawed fish samples that were analyzed using Mannitol Salt Agar and Salmonella Shigella Agar, 8(80%) of the samples had Staphylococcus aureus while 6(60%) had Shigella spp. The isolates were subjected to different antibiotics, and the result showed that all the Staphylococcus aureus isolates were sensitive to Amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin. Also, 7 isolates were sensitive to Erythromycin and Rifampicin, while 6 isolates were sensitive to Levofloxacin, and 4 isolates were sensitive to Ampiclox and Norofloxacin. All the Staphylococcus aureus isolates were resistant to chloramphenicol, while 6 isolates were also resistant to Gentamycin, and 7 isolates showed resistance to Streptomycin. Also, all the Shigella spp. isolates were sensitive to Ciprofloxacin, Amoxicillin, and Perfloxacin. 5 isolates were sensitive to Augmentin, while 4 isolates were also sensitive to Streptomycin and Gentamycin. All the isolates were resistant to chloramphenicol and Septrin. The study shows that the thawed fish samples may have been contaminated through faecally contaminated water bodies and through unhygienic handling of the fish during and after harvest. Hence, it is important to find better ways of preserving/handling fish to avoid contamination with pathogenic micro-organisms since it can be detrimental to human health.
Energy Waste in Public Universities: A Study on Alternative Energy and Best Practices
Authors: Daniel Tetteh
Published: July 2023

A 2013 EC report suggests that buildings are big energy consumers in current society. Characterized by steady infrastructure growth and staff strength, the University of Education, Winneba, has witnessed an overall increase in its energy load. As part of global measures for energy efficiency and tackling global warming, it is of the essence that states institutions like public universities champion efforts for reduced energy consumption; this is essential for meeting sustainable development goals. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, this research is a longitudinal study that investigates energy waste at the University of Education, Winneba. The study establishes the existence of energy waste in public universities which has seen very little research, and explores the alternative approaches to mitigating energy waste on campus to reduce the financial burden created by an increase in expenditure on (utility) electricity bills in the university.
Driving Oil and Gas Well Delivery Performance with Value Creation Events
Authors: Dagogo Sopriala Omubo  , Adedotun Babatunde Ogunwale
Published: July 2023

Oil and gas well delivery involves the execution of well projects, with attention to safety, design specification, desired well objectives, planned time, and agreed budget. These projects involve drilling, completion, work-over, and decommissioning/restoration (also known as abandonment) activities.

Performance, with respect to the oil and gas well delivery process, is the result of comparing the actual versus plan of the above-mentioned indicators. This means, to obtain an accurate performance report, there must be benchmarks, clearly agreed upon, prior to the commencement of well execution. Plan-beating performance is not achieved without a deliberate strategy. One of the major contributors to such is the value derived from discussions about the well project. These discussions occur in what could be termed value-creation events.

Value creation events are simply discussion sessions organized with the intent to derive value that has the potential to improve well-delivery performance. Attendees are largely the stakeholders in the project, including the facilitator of the event. These value-creation events are classified based on the timing of the event relative to the project execution as pre-execution or post-execution events.

This paper discusses various value creation events under these classifications and how they are used to drive well delivery performance, with a focus on the value obtained to aid time and cost reduction and delivery of stated well objectives at the minimum.
Hustler Fund: A Benediction or an Enigma Implementation and Economic Empowerment of Recipients in Uasin Gishu County
Authors: Caroline Ayuma
Published: July 2023

The Hustler Fund, as a form of digital finance exploring mobile money, has received considerable amounts of praise and criticism almost in equal measures, notwithstanding the material determination behind its creation or the noble intentions of its architects. Though ingeniously crafted, publicized, and adorned into the hearts of Kenyans during the campaign period, that political phase has long elapsed. Promulgated at the end of 2022 amidst pomp and colour, Kenyans were excited that, eventually, the fund was here, and the uptake was unprecedented. Just like for any other innovation, feedback comes in fast, both positive and negative. Some praised the Hustler fund immensely, while others did not have many kind words. All this was in the heat of the moment, a demonstration of general perceptions, not sufficient to make a resolute deduction on the Hustler fund. That wave has finally settled. Time for monitoring and evaluation now, followed by improvement. The hard work has just begun. This paper undertakes an assessment of the effect of the implementation of Hustler Fund on the economic empowerment of recipients in Uasin Gishu County. Eldoret town provided the sample for the study. The end-game is to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the evolving Hustler fund.
Analysis of Interest in Entrepreneurship through E-commerce using the TAM Method for Diponegoro University Students, Indonesia
Authors: Apriatni Endang Prihatini  , Reni Shinta Dewi
Published: July 2023

University students in the millennial generation are identified as people with creative, innovative, confident characters, which is very relevant to the characteristics needed to be an entrepreneur. It is undeniable that many students are still reluctant and afraid to work as entrepreneurs.

This research aims to analyze the entrepreneurial interest of Diponegoro University students through e-commerce using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) method. The research sample determined was 200 students of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Diponegoro University, who had taken the Entrepreneurship course. The hypothesis testing method used was the Partial Least Square (PLS) technique.

The test results prove that:

Perceived benefits have a positive and significant effect on E-commerce attitudes,

Perceived convenience has a positive and significant effect on E-commerce attitudes,

E-commerce attitudes have a positive and significant effect on E-commerce interests,

E-commerce interests have a positive effect and are significant to the interest in entrepreneurship

It can be concluded that the existence of e-commerce can foster students' interest in entrepreneurship. E-commerce is perceived as providing benefits and ease of running business operations.
How Research Findings from Positive Psychology Can Inform Other Areas of Applied Psychology
Authors: Ayodele Oluwole Ojebiyi
Published: July 2023

The study looks into whether a happy individual performs better in other areas of applied psychology such as school, sports, forensic, health, developmental, and clinical. Critical review of some electronic databases such as Web of Science, ProQuest Central were extensively searched for to identify scholarly related journals. Positive psychology right the wrong, correct the imbalance by focusing on strengths as well as weaknesses, building the best things in life, revamping the worst. Two sub-categories of happiness are hedonism which mitigates unpleasant feelings and maximizes pleasant feelings while eudaimonism means a pursuit of virtue, excellence, and the best. Communities are comprised of mental & physical health. The well-being of any community requires to be cared for and influenced positively. Positive psychology complements rather than replaces traditional therapy, lessening emotional agony and confusion, developing better ways of coping and reducing unhealthy thoughts. Positive emotion and life satisfaction contribute to better physical health and immune function such as fewer visits to the general practitioners; faster healing; longer life; greater creativity; increased success at work like better decision making and performance; improved earnings etc. greater ability to cope with challenges.
Crucial Factors in the Implementation of Intervention Programmes for Learners with Dyslexia: An Examination
Authors: Duduzile Nkomo  , Buyisani Dube
Published: July 2023

This study sought to examine crucial factors that affect the implementation of intervention programmes to enhance the inclusion of learners with dyslexia in mainstream primary schools of Bubi District. A descriptive research design was adopted. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data. All 50 mainstream primary schools were included in the study. Simple random sampling procedures were used to select respondents for the study. This sampling technique was used to select 150 teachers (3 from each school). In this case, 50 were Grade 1 teachers, the other 50 taught Grade 3 classes and the last 50 were schools' clinical language remedial teachers. Quantitative data were analysed through the use of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. The major findings of the study were that the attitudes of teachers are crucial in the teaching of learners with dyslexia and that the awareness and knowledge of teachers on dyslexia need to be improved to support inclusion. It is recommended that awareness programmes should be conducted to activate a paradigm shift skewed towards the realisation of profitable attitudes of teachers and constructive staff development services.
Factors Contributing to Positive and Negative Attitudes of Students towards the Learning of English Language in Junior High School
Authors: Frimpong Stephen Jnr.  , Lydia Aidoo  , Efua Oduro Patience  , Charles Paulick
Published: July 2023

This study examines the possible factors that contribute to the positive and negative attitudes of students towards the learning of English Language in some selected junior high schools in the Asante Akyem North District of the Ashanti Region. This study offers a broad overview of the field of individual differences in the teaching and learning of English language. All learners are endowed with different mindsets that they employ while performing various activities in their daily lives. Many teachers and researchers believe that learning preferences or learning styles can be used advantageously to enhance English language study and motivate students.

The objectives of this study were to investigate the attitude of students towards the study of English and the competence level of their English. The participants were interviewed and asked to complete questionnaires that would reveal their attitudes toward learning English.

The findings revealed that the students are dominant towards the learning of English; their levels of attitude are influenced by many factors such as lack of adequate and well-qualified English teachers, lack of need-based facilities, and social inadequacies.

The researchers provided recommendations for language teachers and other stakeholders to develop programmes that would encourage and motivate students in their learning of the English language.
Exploring the Influence of Science-Fiction: How Are Sci-Fi Novels an Agent in the Construction of Reality?
Authors: Bruce Yu Lepeng
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the impact of science fiction literature on reality. The different roles of science fiction in technological innovation and social change are explored through a review of existing studies, an online survey targeted towards young scientists, and expert interviews in scientific and psychological research. Science fiction has played a significant role in shaping our current reality by serving as a guidebook for virtual world construction and inspiring technological innovations. Additionally, science fiction has had a strong influence on society, inspiring impactful communities and contributing to the improvement of social issues such as race relations. The mutual relationship between science fiction and reality is also noted, with the evolution of science fiction reflecting societal changes and technological advancements. The findings suggest that science fiction can be a valuable tool for inspiring innovation and promoting positive social change. Further research is needed to investigate the statistics of building projects utilizing science fiction ideas and to gather more diverse perspectives on the influence of science fiction on reality.
Sample Promotions and Brand Loyalty of International Fast-food Brands in Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Valarie Katemi  , Robert Arasa  , Margaret Nganu
Published: July 2023

This research study sought to determine the influence of sample product promotion on brand loyalty of International Fast-Food brands in Nairobi, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey methodology. The target population for the study encompassed 24 customer relations managers from the 24-registered fast-food brands in Kenya. The study utilized a purposive sampling technique in an effort to identify the most suited respondents for the study. A structured questionnaire was utilized as the data collection tool. The questionnaire was divided into two parts containing the demographic data relating to the respondent's background as part one and the second part covering consumer's sales promotion techniques on brand loyalty. Questionnaire items were structured with a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive and Inferential statistics were used in the analysis of the data. The linear regression analysis method was used to assess the associations between sample promotion and brand loyalty. The study established that sample promotion positively influenced international fast-food brands' brand loyalty. Product sample strategy was found to account for 75% (β= .053). The study concluded that product samples allow customers to learn the product attributes, which motivate initial, repeat, and increased purchase decisions. The study recommends that the free sample's strategic approaches comprising brand awareness, attributes, quality, and confidence need to be re-engineered to ensure optimal effectiveness.
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Performance of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Projects in Kenya
Authors: Effrey Onkware Ayoma  , Isaac Abuga Mokono
Published: July 2023

The study focused on Monitoring and Evaluation practices on the performance of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM). The specific objectives were: to assess the effects of Surveillance monitoring on the performance of IMAM, to determine the impact of Implementation monitoring on the performance of IMAM, and to analyze the effects of evaluation relevance on the performance of IMAM. The study was conducted in the County of Kajiado in Kenya. The descriptive design was adopted and involved a mixed-method approach. A target population of 54 and a sample size of 48 were used to obtain data. Purposive sampling was used, whereas data were gathered using a close-ended questionnaire and structured interview. Data were analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation, Pearson Correlation, and Multiple Regression. The study found that surveillance monitoring, implementation monitoring, and evaluation relevance affected the performance of IMAM. The correlation coefficient was 0.872, 0.889, and 0.864, respectively, Sig. 0.000, p <0.05, which meant the relationship between surveillance monitoring, implementation monitoring, evaluation relevance, and performance of IMAM project was strong. The regression analysis showed that surveillance monitoring positively and significantly affects the performance of IMAM by 37.3%, implementation monitoring impacts positively and significantly the performance of IMAM by 59.2%, and evaluation relevance positively and significantly affects the performance of IMAM by 25.7%. These quantitative results were supported by the qualitative results. The study concluded that surveillance monitoring, implementation monitoring, and evaluation relevance statements affect the performance of IMAM and recommended the government and project managers increase surveillance monitoring in projects, enhance implementation monitoring in projects and enhance evaluation relevance in projects by making sure that there are clear Indicators of evaluation and well-thought significance of evaluation.
RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: RUMAH GADANG AS A HOMESTAY IN TRADITIONAL VILLAGE OF NAGARI SIJUNJUNG A COMMODIFICATION
Authors: Ermayanti Ermayanti , Indrizal Edi , Irwandi Ade
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this paper is show that the commodification process that occurs in the Sijunjung Traditional Village to support the development of rural tourism. The process of commodification can be seen in the utilization of the Rumah Gadang as a place to stay (homestay) for visitors. Rumah Gadang for the Minangkabau people is not just a place to live but a cultural space and symbol. So that if it is made into a homestay it will create a dilemma, on the one hand, the Rumah Gadang needs to be maintained as a distinctive Minangkabau cultural monument and on the other hand, the tourism aspect can have an economic impact on the Sijunjung community. It is this dualism of Rumah Gadang as a cultural product and a tourism product that results in commodification to develop tourism in rural areas. The method used is a thorough observation of the Rumah Gadang and interviewing the residents and Ninik Mamak (traditional ruler) as members of the tribe that owns the Rumah gadang. A total of 15 Rumah Gadang have become homestays under the auspices of BCA bank CSR and are managed by the Nagari Sijunjung Traditional Village Management Agency (BP). Apart from that, Rumah Gadang still functions as a place and space for the social and cultural activities of the Sijunjung people. So that the values and norms that exist in the Rumah Gadang as a symbol of Minangkabau culture continue to run and through homestays, the Sijunjung community can get additional economic benefits from the tourism sector.
Balıkçılık endüstrisinde uygun yem katkı maddelerinin seçimi ve kullanımı
Authors: TUNA KELEŞTEMUR Gülüzar
Published: July 2023

Kültür balıkçılığında, kültürü yapılacak türün çevresel isteklerinin sağlanmasının yanında sağlıklı olarak yaşamına devam etmesi için besin madde isteklerinin sağlayan yem ham maddeleri üretim ve yetiştiriciliğin en önemli konudur. Bilimsel araştırma ve geliştirme çalışmaları ile belirlenmiş olan yem ham maddeleri, balığın türü ve yaşam evresine göre balıklara verilerek balığın büyüme performansı ve verimliliği arttırılmaktadır. Yemler, balığın büyüme ve üreme ihtiyaçlarını karşılayacak hayvansal ve bitkisel kaynaklı besin maddeleri ile doğal veya sentetik katkı maddelerini de içerecek şekilde ilave edilerek yemler formüle edilirler. Balığa uygun olan içerikte hazırlanan yemler rasyon olarak ifade edilmekte ve balık için günlük besin maddelerini ihtiva etmektedir. Balık türlerinin yem veya rasyonları farklı içerikte olup toz, pelet, granül olarak isimlendirilen formlarda hazırlanmaktadır. Yeme fonksiyonellik kazandırılması, yemi iyileştirici ve yemin kalitesi arttırıcı yeni yem maddelerinin ve yem katkı maddelerinin farklı formülasyonlar ile yeme katılması kültür balıkçılığını bir adım daha öne taşımaktadır.
Diseño de estrategias para emprendimientos de turismo de naturaleza mediados por el marketing verde
Authors: Hernández Gallego Vanessa , Montilla Cortés Ana Gabriela , García Capdevilla Diana Alí
Published: July 2023

Los transformaciones por las que atraviesa una economía afecta a un sinnúmero de sectores que dinamizan el funcionamiento de la misma, es así como, el sector turismo recientemente mantiene una afectación a causa de problemáticas mundiales como lo es la pandemia por COVID-19 en donde se limitó su funcionamiento por restricciones propias del gobierno local, todo lo esto añadido a limitantes a nivel ambiental, socio-cultural, económico, entre otros; por lo cual se requieren estrategias que fortalezcan los emprendimientos de turismo de naturaleza. Por lo tanto, esta investigación plantea solucionar el interrogante ¿Cuáles son las estrategias para la comunidad que desarrolla emprendimientos de turismo de naturaleza mediados por el marketing verde en Florencia Caquetá Colombia? La investigación tiene un enfoque constructivista, es de tipo mixto y carácter descriptivo explicativo; la muestra fue de 12 emprendimientos de la región y se extrajo mediante muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, al igual que, para la selección de los turistas que hicieron parte del estudio. Las técnicas implementadas para recolección de datos fueron: Revisión documental, entrevista semiestructurada y la encuesta. Para el análisis de los datos se aplicó el análisis de contenido, como también la herramienta de diagnóstico situacional DOFA. Es así como se identifican las estrategias para los emprendimientos de turismo de naturaleza mediados por el marketing verde.
International cooperation on information security: experience and prospects for development
Authors: Duben Andrei  Kirillovich
Published: July 2023

The development of information and communication technologies plays a crucial role for the economic and socio-political development of each country individually and of humanity as a whole. The paper cancels the experience of interstate cooperation, provides the main directions of development in the field under study. Effective cooperation between States based on mutual respect in the field of information security and the development of digital technologies on various international and regional platforms within the framework of various unions and associations is aimed at ensuring national and international interests in order to protect information technologies, as well as ensuring the inadmissibility of vulnerability of information systems and deterrence of information threats. This article concludes that it is necessary to develop and approve the conceptual framework for the legal provision of information security for the development of regional interstate cooperation within the framework of the Union State of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, the EAEU, CSTO, CIS, SCO and BRICS. This is important for solving the tasks of ensuring national and international information security, implementing agreements within the framework of these regional interstate associations and further forming a system of universal public-legal mechanisms for ensuring information security. We believe that interstate cooperation determines the vector of development of interaction between states in the field of international information security, which is aimed at strengthening the potential of the States participating in the interstate association with effective prevention and neutralization of threats to collective security arising in this area.
Simplified Stability-Based Transition Transport Modeling for Unstructured Computational Fluid Dynamics
Authors: François Daniela Gisele , Krumbein Andreas , Krimmelbein Normann , Grabe Cornelia
Published: July 2023

Inspired by the [Formula: see text] model framework, a new [Formula: see text]-based model was developed and implemented into an unstructured Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) code. The new model applies a modified version of the [Formula: see text]-transport equation of the [Formula: see text] model. This new implementation applies an alternative local formulation for the pressure-gradient parameter [Formula: see text] that allows the local assessment of the transition criterion within the boundary layer and, thereby, simplifies the model and increases the accuracy of the transition onset location. The resulting prediction approach is robust, user-friendly, and suitable for unstructured RANS solvers with high parallelization. To attain a wide application range of the prediction method, while keeping the simplicity of the approach, a physical path-independent transition criterion was adopted, which was calibrated based on linear stability theory results. The approach was successfully validated against experimental data for various relevant test cases. In addition, results were also compared with results obtained with the [Formula: see text] model and, for some cases, with the [Formula: see text] method, which showed a strong similarity in the predictions of the [Formula: see text] method and the new [Formula: see text] model.