bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of expert’s opinion of optimal beginning age for learning technical skills in water polo
Authors: Hraste Mladen , Jelaska Igor , Clark Cain C.T.
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Optimizing the training process of young water polo players according to children's developmental characteristics and didactic principles is of pivotal importance; however, there is a lack of research in the area. Therefore, we sought to
determine and explain the appropriate age for beginning of learning technical elements in water polo according to water polo experts’ coaches’ opinion.
Methods: In accordance with the objective, 27 expert water polo coaches completed the newly constructed questionnaire designed for this study. Reliability of the measuring instrument was examined using test-retest method on the entire sample and it was found to be satisfactory (r ranged from 0.85 to 1.00 with P< .05 for all variables). Exploratory strategy of factor analysis together with Guttman-Kaiser criterion and varimax raw rotation were used to reduce dimensionality of the data.
Results: The results indicate the existence of four real life existing factors: (1) Basic ball manipulation, basic shots and explosive movements; (2) Basic water polo movements and shots from the central forward position; (3) Complex movements, ball manipulation and shots; (4) Activity for the preparation and execution of the most demanding backhand shots 31%, 17%, 15%, 9% of the variability of manifest space, respectively.
Conclusions: These results yield hitherto unseen insight into experts’ opinion on optimal age for beginning to learn complex water polo movements and can provide important guidance for trainers in structuring curriculum of the training process for all young water polo players.
Keywords: water polo experts, technical elements, new teaching methodology, didactic principles, early specialization
Methodology for studying the disinfection of soil mixtures in a thin layer on a conveyor using IR radiation
Authors: Pospelova Irina , Dorodov Pavel , Vozmishchev Ivan , Titov Ilya , Netesov Sergey , Sidorov Alexander
Published: January 2024

Growing greens is always accompanied by the development of pests and diseases, the fight against which is an integral part of obtaining a high and high-quality harvest. Heat treatment is one of the best ways to combat plant diseases and pests. Allows you to quickly create the necessary sterile conditions without the use of chemicals. For heat treatment, a device is being developed for disinfecting soil and substrate in a thin layer using IR radiation on a conveyor belt. The prepared soil mixture from the supply hopper falls onto the conveyor belt in a thin layer. An IR emitter with adjustable power within the range of 4...10 kW is installed above the conveyor belt. The movement of the conveyor belt should ensure that the surface of the soil mixture is heated to 100 °C. This is controlled by a temperature sensor, which sends a signal via a programmable relay to the conveyor motor and regulates its movement. The disinfection process makes it possible to achieve high energy efficiency through software regulation, taking into account optimal modes and control of the processing temperature. Keywords: DISINFECTION, IR RADIATION, HEATING, SURFACE, PROGRAM CONTROL, SOIL MIXTURE, DISEASES, PESTS
الأطمئنان الوجودي لدى اساتذة الجامعة
Authors:   جامعة القادسية /كلية التربية, سالي مهدي غالب موسى أ.د كاظم جبر الجبوري                                   أ.د كاظم جبر الجبو
Published: January 2024

The aim of the current research is to identify the existential reassurance of university professors. The current research is determined by studying the variable (reassuring) of an important segment of society in all faculties of the University of Qadisiyah for the academic year (2021-2022) and the descriptive research method was adopted. The sample size was (400) teaching and teaching were chosen randomly. The researchers built a scale of the possessive entity style to achieve the objectives of the research, which in its final form amounted to _ (30) items. The items were divided into three areas according to Laing’s theory 11965 CE. As well as calculating the value of the reliability coefficient using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient, whose value amounted to (0.842). The research tool was applied and statistical analysis was conducted The data were processed and processed using the (micosoft excel) program, and the sspss statistical portfolio program, and the following results were reached that university professors do not feel existential reassurance and there are no statistically significant differences in the averages of existential reassurance among university professors according to the gender variable, while there are no significant differences Statistical significance according to the scientific and humanitarian specialization and based on the results that were reached, the researchers presented a number of recommendations, suggestions and keywords: existential reassurance, university professors.
مستوى امتلاك الدافعية الأكاديمية عند معلمي اللغة العربية ومعلماتها
Authors:   جامعة القادسية- كلية التربية, الباحث/ عقيل فيصل عباس ناصر. أ.د فاضل ناهي عبد عون
Published: January 2024

The aim of the research is to identify the academic motivation of Arabic language teachers and its female teachers, according to the gender variable, and the research is determined by the Arabic language teachers and female teachers, in the schools of education in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, the primary stage, and for the academic year 2022-2021AD, the first semester, and the descriptive research method was adopted, and the size of the research was The research sample (259) male and female teachers of the Arabic language for the primary stage, were chosen by stratified random method, and by 10% of the original research community, which amounted to (2587) male and female teachers, and the researcher prepared the research tool to achieve the goal of the research, which is the academic motivation scale, which was composed in its image The final conclusion consisted of (33) items in five main areas, namely (achievement motive, perseverance, curiosity, cognitive motive, and level of ambition) based on the definition of Kotfried (1985), and the apparent validity and construction validity of the scale were verified, and the values of the correlation coefficients of the paragraphs’ degrees were calculated. The scale was based on the total degree of skill, and the items of the scale were distinguished, and the values of the stability coefficient of the scale were calculated using the Crow-Nach-Alpha coefficient. T for two independent samples, and it was found that the level of Arabic language teachers’ possession of academic motivation decreased, as well as the teachers’ possession of academic motivation more than the parameters of the parameters according to the gender variable (males and females), and based on the results of the current research, a set of conclusions was reached, as The researcher recommended a set of recommendations and suggestions. Keywords: academic motivation, Arabic language teachers and female teachers
لغة الأداء في خطب معركة النهروان
Authors:   كلية التربية / جامعة القادسية, الباحثة : زهراء ميري حمد أ.د. سرحان جفات سلمان
Published: January 2024

Our study of the language of performance in the Battle of Nahrawan focused on the components of the artistic image, which are: First: the analogy, which is one of the most important components of the artistic Image, and Its purpose is to reveal what Is between the semi-hidden implications, but rather the rhythm of symmetry between the different elements of the universe in what the original writer brings from the reshaping of the world. Through our research, we note the heavy reliance on simile in the speeches of the Battle of Nahrawan, and the intention behind this Is to establish an argument against the recipient of the speech by bringing the meanings closer and materializing them to realize the dimensions of the argumentative image. Second: metaphor, which is the use of the word In a way other than what It was originally set for, due to a relationship that exists between the original and figurative meanings. By following the texts of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) In the battle of Nahrawan, we find that they have different connotations and multiple colors. In his sermon (peace be upon him) when he wanted to mobilize people to he people of Levant, he resorted in addressing them to relying on the method of reprimand to give the text an element of surprise. Third: Metonymy: The purpose of It is to prove a meaning from the meanings, so the speaker does not mention it with the word set for him in the language, but he comes to the meaning and it is next to It in existence, so he refers to It and makes It a proof of it, and the writer uses the metaphorical image to hide the meanings, suggestion and interpretation. And Imam Ali (peace be upon him) expressed through the metaphorical images all the allusive meanings in himself from its original, abstract meaning, and this characteristic made his texts more accurate and with valuable stylistic connotations that attracted the attention of the recipient
Uso de las “ecuatarjetas” en la competencia resuelve problemas de regularidad, equivalencia y cambio.
Authors: Carrasco Rojas Christiam , José Huamán Flor Maricela
Published: January 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo principal determinar la influencia del recurso educativo “ecuatarjetas” en el desarrollo de la competencia resuelve problemas de regularidad, equivalencia y cambio en los estudiantes. El tipo de investigación fue aplicada de nivel experimental y de diseño preexperimental. La muestra de estudio fue no probabilístico constituida por 21 estudiantes del 4to grado de educación primaria a quienes se les aplicaron una prueba de pretest y, posteriormente a las sesiones experimentales, el postest; los datos mostraron ser no paramétricos de tipo ordinal por lo que se empleó la prueba estadística de Wilcoxon. Los resultados revelaron una diferencia muy significativa entre el postest y el pretest de un 61.9% de estudiantes que se ubicaron en el nivel de logro previsto (A) y un 33.3 % en el nivel de logro destacado (AD) con un p valor = 0.00 y un nivel de significancia de 5%. Se concluye que el uso de las “ecuatarjetas” influyen significativamente el desarrollo de la competencia resuelve problemas de regularidad equivalencia.
El aprendizaje situado para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico en las estudiantes de Educación Superior Pedagógica.
Authors: Alcarraz Carbajal Bibiano
Published: January 2024

La investigación educativa aplicada tuvo como objetivo determinar la influencia del aprendizaje situado en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en las estudiantes de Educación Superior Pedagógica. Para ello, se llevó a cabo un estudio experimental, con diseño cuasi experimental, que involucró a 192 estudiantes, seleccionando una muestra de 56 estudiantes mediante un método de muestreo no probabilístico. Esta muestra se dividió equitativamente en dos grupos: experimental y de control, cada uno compuesto por 28 estudiantes. La recolección de datos se realizó utilizando una prueba pedagógica compuesta por 30 ítems. La evaluación de hipótesis se efectuó mediante la prueba de U de Mann-Whitney. Los resultados arrojaron que la estrategia de aprendizaje situado incide significativamente en el desarrollo de capacidades de análisis, explicación, inferencia, interpretación, evaluación y autorregulación en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico de las estudiantes (p=0,000<0,05).
Narratividad e intertextualidad en la tradición ayacuchana “Helme”
Authors: Felices Morales Rina Lilibet
Published: January 2024

La tradición Helme, pertenece a la literatura oral popular ayacuchana, paulatinamente se ha ido difundiendo. El objetivo de este artículo es demostrar que diacrónicamente, su estructura narrativa e intertextualidad fue consolidándose con un corpus poligenérico; a través de la pluma sensible de los escritores que lo fueron construyendo en forma escrita. Por la naturaleza de esta investigación (literaria), se toman en cuenta: perspectivas, opiniones, significados y valoración sobre la narratividad y la intertextualidad encontradas en los libros de la tradición Helme, escrita por diferentes autores. No se toma en cuenta el trabajo estadístico. Por la existencia del patriarcado, Rosa, bella jovencita, es obligada a contraer matrimonio con un hombre mucho mayor que ella. Trae como consecuencia un triángulo pasional trágico. En conclusión, este estudio tiene como resultado, ser un aporte en la consolidación de la literatura ayacuchana desde la narratividad e intertextualidad vinculado al fortalecimiento de la tradición.
Real-time flood inundation monitoring in Capital of India using Google Earth Engine and Sentinel database
Authors: RANA BISWARUP
Published: January 2024

This study focuses on researching flood inundation and vulnerable areas in Delhi NCT using Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS techniques during flood from July 8 to July 15, 2023, with the entire analysis conducted through satellite and cloud-based processing methods, specifically employing the Google Earth Engine (GEE). Leveraging high-temporal satellites that gather data enables the identification of flooded zones in real-time, during floods, and in the aftermath. Analyzing data collected at different stages of a flood provides valuable insights for pinpointing affected areas. Water naturally flows from high to low elevation areas, and based on elevation data, lowest elevation regions, particularly along the Yamuna riverbank under Delhi NCT, are highly susceptible to flooding, are considered flood-prone areas and flood water inundated. A thorough comprehension and flood-prone area mapping, along with a map illustrating highly inundated zones. After obtaining flood inundation maps and overlaying them with Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) classified maps, the study identified specific areas that experienced flood inundation. The analysis generated a flood zone map, indicating that the flooded area encompasses approximately 110 km², within a total study area of 1488.4 km². The affected areas have elevations ranging from 200 to 210 meters, whereas the maximum elevation in the study area is approximately 326 meters. The GEE platform is employed for processing, utilizing a Supervised classification algorithm for LULC mapping, and an Inverse Distance Weight method for mapping temperature and rainfall. This study utilized the GEE platform to create pre- and post-flood maps based on Sentinel 1 satellite datasets. Generated DEM, and employed it to create various surface estimation maps, including a stream order map. The GIS is employed to enhance the efficiency of monitoring and managing flood disasters, with the high temporal and spatial resolution data playing a pivotal role in flood monitoring.
Capabilities of Novel Carbon Nano Adsorbents in Evaluating the Extraction of 2-Nitrophenol and Heavy Metal from Aqueous Solutions
Authors: Asmaly Hamza A. , Kabbashi Nassereldeen , Al-Khatib Ma’an , Alam Md Zahangir , Yassin Mohamed Abdelgader Ahmed
Published: January 2024

This study primarily focused on evaluating the efficacy of Metal Oxide-infused Carbon Nano Adsorbents (CNAs), which included both Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibers, in removing Cd+2, Cr+3, and 2-NP from water solutions. We synthesized and analyzed four distinct types of CNAs, each impregnated with either Al2O3, TiO2, Fe2O3, or Cu2O3. The metal content in these CNAs was determined by comparing their dry and calcined weights. To investigate their properties, we utilized various techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), and Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA). These methods helped us understand their morphological traits, surface areas, pore structures, metal oxide distributions, and thermal stabilities, thereby confirming their adsorption effectiveness for pollutants. The findings indicated that CNAs altered with metal oxides showed higher surface areas and adsorption abilities than their unmodified counterparts. Specifically, CNAs/TiO2 exhibited the most significant increase in surface area (140 m2/g) and pore volume (0.460 cm3/g), which resulted in an enhanced adsorption capacity for Cd+3 at 11.4 (mg/g), surpassing the 9.5 (mg/g) capacity of pure CNAs with surface area (90 m2/g) and Pore volume (0.331 cm3/g). Similarly, CNAs/Al2O3 demonstrated an increased surface area of 100 (m2/g), surpassing that of pure CNAs. This enhancement led to a significant improvement in adsorption capacities, elevating the uptake for Cr+3 from 32.2 to 52 (mg/g) and for 2-NP from 24.8 to 49.6 (mg/g). This enhancement in adsorption efficiency is attributed to the increased surface area and improved surface chemistry due to the incorporation of Titania and Alumina, which proved more effective than modifications with copper oxide and Ferric oxide. These insights emphasize the significance of selecting appropriate metal oxides for modifying CNAs, as this can greatly impact their ability to target various contaminants, thus contributing to the development of more advanced water purification methods using CNAs/MO.
Satellite Nighttime Light and Digital Elevation Data to Assess Urban Expansion in Floodplains of Dhaka City
Authors: Hosen Md Mahfuj , Hamed Mohammed Magdy , Muhammad Mohd Khairul Idlan , Shahid Shamsuddin
Published: January 2024

This study aims to evaluate the potential of DMSP/OLS nighttime light data to investigate human presence and activity in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. The study explores the sensor's ability to detect and monitor urban expansion patterns and human presence and activity at a regional scale. Thematic land cover maps revealed a rapid expansion of built-up areas within the 43-year study period, increasing from 35 km² in 1972 to 378 km² in 2015, representing a net gain of approximately 980% and an average annual growth rate of 6%. Notably, this growth rate was significantly higher in peripheral areas (2903% and a yearly expansion rate of 8%) compared to the central city area (Dhaka City Corporation) (460% and an annual expansion rate of 4%). This substantial urbanisation has primarily occurred in Dhaka's northern, northwestern, and southwestern sectors, transforming previously agricultural land, vegetation cover, wetlands, and water bodies. The findings demonstrate the utility of DMSP/OLS imagery for detecting human activities and presence in the Dhaka region, providing valuable insights into urban expansion patterns and their implications for environmental and social dynamics.
Ta'sir Istikhdam al Wasail at Ta'limiyah Fidiyu ar Rusum al Mutaharrikah 'Ala Istiab al Mufrodat Lada Tollab Bi al Madrasah al Mutawassitoh al Islamiyah
Authors: Ziyad alfarissy Salsa Ikhlasiyah , Ilahi Rahmad , Lubis Arbonas
Published: January 2024

الهدف من هذا البحث معرفة تأثير استخدام الوسيلة التعليمية فيديو الرسوم المتحركة على إستيعاب المفردات لدى الطلاب في الفصل السابع بالمدرسة المتوسطة الإسلامية المتكاملة  علي بن أبي طالب بندر لابوهان سومطرة الشمالية لتطوير استيعاب المفردات.  والمنهج المستخدم هو المدخل الكمي بالنوع التجريبي مع تصميم البحث true experimental design بالنوع posttest-only control design وطريقة تحليل البيانات هي الإحصائية وباستخدام برنامج SPSS 18. أما النتيجة الإختبار البعدي للفصل الضابطي معدلها 56,5، وأما النتيجة الاختبار البعدي للفصل التجريبي معدلها 73. نتيجةsingnificant 2-tailed  الاختبار-T هي0,000أصغر من 0,05. فهذا المراد أن والفرضية العدمية(Ho)  مردودة والفرضية التبدلية(Ha)  مقبولة. الخلاصة وجود التأثير باستخدام الوسيلة التعليمية فيديو الرسوم المتحركة على استيعاب المفردات لدى الطلاب في الفصل السابع بالمدرسة المتوسطة الإسلامية المتكاملة  علي بن أبي طالب بندر لابوهان سومطرة الشمالية.
Tahlil Asbab Do'fi Qudrati al Tollab 'Ala Tathbiq Maharah Kalam Fi Madrasah al Imam al Muslim
Authors: Achmad Farhan Rafli  , Purba Abdur Rahman , Ariefwijaksono
Published: January 2024

الهدف من هذا البحث لعدة عوامل بعد إجراء تحليل في موقع البحث، أحدها أن هذه مناقشة شيقة لمعرفة سبب وكيفية حلها حتى تتطور قدرات الطلاب في المدرسة. والمنهج المستخدم هي المنهج الكيفي الوصفي والطرق المستخدمة لجمع البيانات هي الملاحظة والمقابلة وطرق التوثيق ، بينما لتحليل البيانات باستخدام طرق التحليل الوصفي، ونتيجة البحث هي أن أسباب ضعف قدرة الطلاب على التحدث باللغة : عدم وجود معلم العربي، عدم البيئة اللغوية، عدم المراقبة لتطبيق اللغة العربية بعد إلغاء المنظمة الطلابية خاصة قسم اللغة، قلة نشاط لغوي خارج الفصل مثل حفظ المفردات، قليل من الأنشطة اللغوية، تغيير المنهج اللغة العربية، القليل من حب الطلاب للغة العربية، قلة الممرسة اللغة العربية فالبيئة المدرسة، أما عن كيفية تطوير المهارات اللغوية كحل لتحسين مهارات الطلاب اللغوية المناسبة في المدرسة، فهي: صناعة بيئة اللغوية، وإعطاء ندوات اللغوية للمعلمين، وعمل فصول مكثفة ، وعمل أنشطة اللغوية
Ta'sir Istikhdam Toriqoh al Khoritoh ad Dzihnuiyah 'Ala Isti'ab at Tollab Fi Ta'limi Ilmi an Nahwi
Authors: Khairy Shafwa Althafah  , Aditya Arkaan Arrori
Published: January 2024

الهدف من هذا البحث لمعرفة تأثير استخدام طريقة الخريطة الذهنية واستيعاب الطلاب في تعليم علم النحو. استعمل الباحث الطريقة التجريبية بالمدخل الكمي بتصميم قبل التجريبي Pre-Eksperimental بنوع المجموعة الواحدة ذات الاختبار القبلي والبعدي لبحث عن البيانات. مجتمع البحث هو كل أفراد البحث.  المجتمع في هذا البحث هو الطلاب الصف الثاني "أ" المتوسط بعهد البركة سيمالنجون، عددهم 23 طالبا. وأما عين البحث فهو بعض مجتمع البحث المأخوذ. وعين البحث في هذا البحث جميع مجتمع البحث لأن عدد مجتمع قليل، يعني عدده 23 طالباوفي نهاية الدراسة. نال الباحث النتيجة المعدل قبل استخدام طريقة الخريطة الذهنية من إختبار القبلي هو 65،87 تدل على قدرتهم مازالت ضعيفة. وارتفعت قدرتهم بعد استخدامها بالنتيجة المعدل 93،26. وجد الباحث نتيجة (to) أكثر من (tt) وهي (8،214 أكثر من 1،717) في درجة 5%، وفي درجة 1% هي (8،214 أكثر من 2،508) بمعنى أن الفرض الصفري (Ho) مردود والفرض البديل (Ha) مقبول.
'Alaqah Baina Roghbah Ta'allum al Luqahah al 'Arabiyah wa Natiijah al Kitabah Lada Tollab Fi al Madrasah ats Sanawiyah al Hukumiyah
Authors: Muhammad Azli Attabusalam Sinaga  , Muhammad Suib
Published: January 2024

الهدف من هذا البحث لمعرفة علاقة بين رغبة تعلم اللغة العربية ونتيجة كتابة طلاب بالمدرسة الثانوية الحكومية 1 باتوبارا. والمنهج المستخدم هو البحث الميداني الكمي بالنوع العلاقي وعين البحث 24 طالبا لأن عدد مجتمع كثير، يعني عدده 104 طالب، لذلك استخدم الباحث طريقة العينات المشبعة Cluster Sampling يعني أخذ عينة من جزء من السكان والطريقة المستعملة هي طريقة إحصائية برمز ضرب غير عزمي(Spearman Brown) . النتيجة هي أن نتيجة رغبة تعلم اللغة العربية ونتيجة الكتابة الطلاب بمدرسة الثانوية الحكومية 1 باتوبارا هي بالمعدل 69,0432، و نتيجة الكتابة الطلاب الصف الأول بالمعدل 89,73702، لا توحد العلاقة بين رغبة تعلم اللغة العربية ونتيجة كتابة لدى طلاب الصف الأول بالمدرسة الثانوية الحكومية باتوبارا Sig. (2-tailed)  0،715 أكبر من 0،005  .
THE ROLE OF BIG DATA IN BUSINESS STRATEGY: A CRITICAL REVIEW
Authors: Ejuma Martha Adaga  , Gold Nmesoma Okorie  , Zainab Efe Egieya  , Uneku Ikwue  , Chioma Ann Udeh  , Donald Obinna DaraOjimba  , Osato Itohan Oriekhoe
Published: January 2024

This paper critically examines the role of Big Data in shaping contemporary business strategies, highlighting its transformative impact across various sectors. The study delves into the multifaceted nature of Big Data, exploring its integration into business models, the challenges it presents, and the strategic advantages it offers. The research is grounded in a comprehensive literature review, focusing on peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and academic book chapters from 2010 onwards, ensuring relevance and currency in the rapidly evolving field of Big Data. The aim of the paper is to provide a nuanced understanding of how Big Data influences business strategies, identifying existing research gaps and setting a clear direction for future scholarly inquiry. The scope encompasses the assessment of Big Data's integration in business strategies, its impact on decision-making processes, ethical implications, and the effectiveness of current technologies and methodologies. Key findings reveal that Big Data significantly enhances decision-making capabilities, customer experience, and competitive advantage. It also highlights the necessity for a strategic blueprint for Big Data integration, addressing cultural, governance, strategic, and technological aspects. The study concludes with recommendations for businesses to adopt a data-driven approach, integrating Big Data analytics into their strategic planning to enhance decision-making, customer engagement, and ethical compliance. In conclusion, the paper underscores the need for businesses to develop comprehensive strategies for Big Data integration, focusing on fostering a data-driven culture and ensuring data security and privacy. This strategic approach will enable businesses to leverage the full potential of Big Data, driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the digital landscape.

Keywords: Big Data, Business Strategy, Decision-Making, Data-Driven Culture, Ethical Implications.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH: A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION OF TECHNOLOGY'S IMPACT ON ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT
Authors: Yvonne Oshevwe Okoro  , Monisola Oladeinde  , Odunayo Josephine Akindote  , Abimbola Oluwatoyin Adegbite  , Temitayo Oluwaseun Abrahams
Published: January 2024

This review examines the intricate relationship between digital communication and economic growth in the United States, providing a systematic synthesis of the literature on the subject. With the advent of the digital age, communication technologies have become a fundamental component of economic development, influencing various aspects of productivity, employment, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. This paper explores the evolution of digital communication, from the internet and mobile technology to cutting-edge developments such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), and their corresponding impact on the U.S. economy. The review delves into sector-specific analyses, assessing how digital advancements have revolutionized industries like manufacturing, services, and finance. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities that digital communication presents, including the digital divide, cybersecurity threats, and the implications for policy-making. Through a comprehensive examination of empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and policy implications, this review highlights the significant role of digital communication in shaping economic trends and outlines potential directions for future research. The findings suggest that digital communication not only serves as a driver of economic efficiency and innovation but also poses new challenges that require adaptive and forward-thinking policy responses. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for continued research to navigate the complexities of digital communication in fostering sustainable economic growth.

Keywords: Digital Communication, Economic Growth, United States, Technological Innovation.
Ayurveda Practitioner Adaptation of Variation in Service Approaches during COVID-19 Pandemic in Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Maharjan Sangita , Adhikari Gajendra
Published: January 2024

Background: COVID-19 declared global pandemic created various impact on different aspects of life, medical fraternity and economy worldwide. With its ever changing viral features, COVID-19 then had become a real hard time challenge to the world medical fraternity in finding out the appropriate measures to control it. The whole world adopted various measures to control its spread, preventive measures against COVID-19 proved to be an effective measure to content it. Health care systems were challenged as they were potential hub for contracting COVID-19 and at the same time overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. Health practitioners had to follow safety guidelines in order to prevent the spread, protect themselves and at the same time provide the health service to the people. The objective of the study was to identify various methodological variations adopted by Ayurveda practitioners to provide Ayurveda services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: The research method adopted was a quantitative, descriptive cross sectional study. A well- developed online questionnaire was formed and circulated through Whats app, messengers and email among Ayurveda practitioners of Ayurveda Campus Teaching Hospital, Nardevi Ayurveda Hospital and National Ayurveda Research and Training Center Kirtipur.
Results and Discussion: Implementation of safety protocols, adoption of sanitization methods and procedural modification in consultation and OPD based services were practiced by Ayurveda practitioners during COVID-19 in order to deliver Ayurveda Health Service.
Conclusion: The continuity of OPD based services were maintained considering safety protocols, sterilization methods and modifications in delivering consultations and OPD procedures.
Traditional and Contemporary uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Psoralea corylifolia Linn.
Authors: Jha Ambesh , Pokharel Bonju , Patel Bishundayal Prasad , Chaudhary Ram Dev
Published: January 2024

Background: Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia Linn.) is an endangered and traditionally important medicinal plant of the family Fabaceae. It is used worldwide for the treatment of several ailments due to the presence of various bioactive constituents that are mainly concentrated in the seeds and fruits of plants. It has been used since time immemorial as a popular drug for shvitra (leukoderma), kustha (skin diseases), osteopathy, rejuvenation, aphrodisiac, etc. Materials and Methods: Primarily, classical texts of Ayurveda including Brihat trayi (The greater triad), Laghu trayi (The lesser triad), and Nighantu (Lexicons) were reviewed. Establishing an overview, library resources, and online collections of books and other online databases such as Pubmed Central, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, ERIC, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, DOAJ, JSTOR, Henari, Google Scholar, NepJoL were explored with search words like “Bakuchi”, “Psoralea corylifolia” for its botanical characteristics, traditional and contemporary uses, pharmacognosy, phytochemical constituents, pharmacology, toxicology, and agricultural and miscellaneous aspects. Results and Discussion: It was found that Psoralea corylifolia has been used since the Vedic period for the treatment of various skin diseases like psoriasis, and vitiligo in Ayurveda and several metabolic and systemic diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine, by its various names and formulations. Furthermore, under appropriate dosages no any toxic effect of the plant was reported in an animal experiment conducted by Uthirapathy and Ahamad. Conclusion: The seed of P. corilifolia Linn is commonly used in skin diseases such as Switra (leukoderma), Vicharchika (psoriasis) whereas anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-lipogenic, anti-tuberculous, anti-carcinogenic, memory enhancing, anti-venom and aphrodisiac has also been reported as its major pharmacological activities. Clinical trials can be further conducted to evaluate the pharmacotherapeutics of P. corylifolia to develop the well-established evidence-based therapy
Machine Learning-Based Gait Phase Detection for Semi-Active Prosthetic Knee
Authors: Khan Muhammad Awais , Qadir Muhammad Usman , Haq Izhar Ul
Published: January 2024

Human knee plays a vital role in performing day-to-day activities. For healthy person it is easy to perform locomotion activities but for people with transfemoral amputation, it is very difficult task. To overcome this issue prosthetic knees are developed. These prosthetic knees provide necessary function of gait cycle. In order to mimic gait cycle of human knee, it is very crucial to detect different gait phases in gait cycle. Mechanical sensors such as force and angle sensors are used to collect kinematic data and then with heuristic rule base system, the gait phases are detected. Rule-based system performs well but as number of gait phases are increased then it is difficult to identify them. This paper proposed machine learning based gait phase detection. Decision Trees, Liner discriminant analysis and Support Vector Machine, are applied to the kinematics data obtained from strain gauges and angle encoder. These algorithms are easy to implement on embedded hardware as they use low computational power. The Linear Discriminant analysis has highest validation accuracy of 95.6% and test accuracy of 95.40% while both Support Vector Machine and Decision Trees algorithm has 95.2% validation accuracy. The test accuracy of Support Vector Machine is 95.10% and for Decision Tree it is 95.05%.
Political and Socio-Economic Ramifications of the Armed Conflict in Côte d'Ivoire 2002-2011
Authors: Yaro David Suaka , Kipo-Sunyehzi Daniel Dramani
Published: January 2024

This article analyses the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the Ivorian crisis-armed conflict and the ramifications of the conflict from 2002-2011 on Ivorians. It applies Adam Przeworski's eclectic political theory as the analytical framework. The study utilized a qualitative research design and data was obtained from key informants from the following three regions: Abidjan, Bouake, and Odienne. Varied participants were purposively selected and interviewed from various areas: academia, and Foreign Service including diplomats, politicians, civil servants, teachers, traders, university students, and refugees ensuring diverse perspectives. The findings revealed that the armed conflict affected the political, religious/cultural, social, and economic lives and the cohesion of the Ivorian people. Also, the armed conflict retarded the progress of the country and created a sense of distrust, disunity, and discrimination. The conflict hurt the health of the Ivorians, especially HIV/AIDS patients and the entire people's access to health facilities.
Exploring Sustainable Public Transport System for the Provision of Quality Education Services in Public Universities: A Situational Analysis
Authors: Msuya Ombeni
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to explore the experience of university community regarding the use of available public transport in public universities in Tanzania. The study intended to explore the common transport systems used within the public universities; the risks and challenges of using the available transport systems in execution of day-to-day core functions of the university; and lastly, the effective and efficient transport systems in promoting the teaching and learning process in public universities. A cross-sectional survey design with mixed research approaches was employed. Probability and non-probability sampling techniques were used to get a total sample of 125 respondents from public universities in Tanzania. Data were collected by using self-administered semi-structured questionnaires and in-depth interview. The findings revealed that common transport systems used within the campuses included motorcycle hire, commuter buses, walking, bicycle hire, private bicycle, private motorcycle, university buses, bajaji (rickshaws) hire, and taxi cabs. Moreover, the study revealed that the risks and challenges of using the current transport system within the university campuses included time consuming, costly, and getting late to classes, accident, tiredness, and theft. Furthermore, the study revealed that the effective and efficient transport system within university campuses included the commuter buses, motorcycle hire, private motorcycle, walking, and private cars. The study recommends establishing an internal transportation pool which will be able to offer sustainable, reliable, effective and efficient transportation means within the university. Understanding the campus impediments may help universities design more attractive and useful transport facilities.  The current study will inform the university management about the need to promote bicycling and walking which are ecological friendly; improve social interactions; as well as spur physical well-being among the students, staff and university community.
PERANCANGAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGGAJIAN HONORER PADA DINAS PERHUBUNGAN KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Panca Panca saputra , Lionie Lionie
Published: January 2024

Sistem penggajian merupakan fungsi yang sangat penting untuk memberikan kompensasi kepada para pegawai berupa gaji sebagai kontribusi mereka kepada organisasi/instansi. Penggajian merupakan salah satu proses dalam sebuah organisasi/instansi yang rentan terhadap masalah. Dinas Perhubungan Kota Bekasi merupakan kedinasan yang bergerak di bidang sarana dan prasarana transportasi Saat ini menggunakan Microsoft Excel guna membantu penginputan data dan perhitungan gaji pegawai, tapi mayoritas pegawai belum terlalu paham pengolahan data untuk menghitung gaji pegawai sehingga sering terjadi kesalahan input atau human error yang menghambat proses penggajian, ditambah lagi banyaknya jumlah karyawan membutuhkan waktu yang lama untuk mengolah data penggajian sehingga dibutuhkannya aplikasi yang dapat mempermudah proses pengolahan data penggajian.Untuk mempermudah proses penggajian dan meminimalisir kesalahan, maka dipelukan aplikasi berbasis penggajian pegawai berbasis web. hasil dari penelitian ini berupa aplikasi penggajian karyawan yang masih honorer yang dibuat dengan metode waterfall dan dengan bahasa pemrograman php dan mysql.
Aplikasi Pengukuran Aktivitas Pengguna dalam Menjalankan Program Komputer menggunakan Eye Tracker
Authors: Dhita Diana Dewi
Published: January 2024

Seiring perkembangan teknologi informasi, muncul beberapa bidang-bidang baru, salah satunya bidang aktivitas pengguna. Aspek ini kian menjadi penting sebagai penentu dari sebuah aplikasi untuk dapat berkompetisi didalam pasar dikarenakan banyaknya aplikasi pesaing yang muncul. Gerakan mata seorang pengguna bisa menjawab berbagai pertanyaan krusial yang bisa memberikan informasi terhadap permasalahan aplikasi sampai tingkat efektivitas tampilannya. Oleh karena itu, untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut, maka diciptakanlah aplikasi pengukuran aktivitas pengguna menggunakan eye tracker. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Usability Testing (UT) kepada aplikasi lain yaitu IZI lalu menggunakan metode blob detection untuk mendeteksi blob. Menggunakan metode Hue, Saturation, Value (HSV), program dapat mendeteksi blob dengan baik. Program ini menggunakan parameter hue sebesar 0.80 dan 1.00 untuk mask1, 0.005 dan 0.15 untuk mask2, dan value sebesar 0,01 dan 0.98 lalu difilter menggunakan median filter. Blob yang terdeteksi diubah ke bentuk dataframe lalu diambil parameter centroid, area, dan solidity-nya. Centroid dari tiap blob dibandingkan dan diukur jaraknya menggunakan rumus Euclidean distance untuk mendapatkan tingkat similaritasnya. Dari hasil penelitian, didapat 13 dari 14 blob target telah terpenuhi. Dari hasil tersebut dianalisis dan disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi IZI telah efektif secara tampilan.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Pengolahan Data Transaksi Penjualan Paket Indihome Pada Plasa Telkom Prabumulih
Authors: Muhammad Yusuf Aditya  , Khana Wijaya  , Yeni Yuliana
Published: January 2024

Plasa Telkom Prabumulih adalah perusahaan yang bekerja dibidang jasa pelayanan teknologi informasi dan jaringan telekomunikasi yang dimana menyediakan pelayanan jaringan internet seperti, jaringan Telkom Indihome Speedy, jaringan televisi kabel dan jaringan telepon. Dalam melakukan transaksi penjualan ini dinilai masih banyak kekurangan salah satunya sistem pencatatan transaksi masih secara manual yaitu mencatat semua transaksi yang terjadi kedalam buku rekap penjualan yang dimana itu dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya banyak kesalahan atau resiko kehilangan data dan terhambatnya proses dalam pengolahan data transaksi penjualan. Aplikasi ini dibuat dengan metode penelitian yaitu menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif yang dimana untuk mendeskripsikan dan mendapatkan gambaran-gambaran mengenai sistem pengolahan data transaksi penjualan pada Plasa Telkom Prabumulih, serta perancangan berpedoman pada rekayasa dalam perangkat lunak yaitu metode pengembangan Prototype dan alat bantu perancangan yaitu unified modeling language (UML), berupa use case diagram, activity diagram dan class diagram. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kualitas data transaksi penjualan dan meningkatkan efektivitas pegawai dalam menginput dan mengolah data transaksi penjualan. Dengan adanya aplikasi pengolahan data transaksi penjualan paket indihome tersebut diharapkan dapat memberikan kemudahan pada Plasa Telkom Prabumulih dalam melakukan aktivitas pengolahan data transaksi penjualan.
Pembuatan Sistem Tiket dan Eskalasi Layanan (STELA) Berbasis Website di Sekretariat Jenderal DPR RI
Authors: Fadillah Muhamad Abizar , Ari Abdilah  , Aidil Afandi  , Elvin Sri Handayani Zebua  , Abdillah Indri Yuniar Al’Amanda
Published: January 2024

Sistem Tiket dan Eskalasi Layanan (STELA) berbasis website di Sekretariat Jenderal Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia (DPR RI). Sistem ini dirancang untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan responsivitas dalam penanganan pengaduan, permintaan layanan, dan eskalasi masalah yang diterima oleh Sekretariat Jenderal DPR RI. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan perangkat lunak dengan tahapan analisis kebutuhan, desain sistem, implementasi, dan pengujian. Sistem STELA ini akan menyediakan antarmuka yang intuitif dan mudah digunakan bagi pengguna untuk mengajukan pengaduan, permintaan layanan, serta melaporkan masalah atau eskalasi yang terkait dengan berbagai bidang kerja di Sekretariat Jenderal DPR RI. Fitur utama yang akan dikembangkan dalam sistem STELA meliputi pelacakan status pengaduan dan eskalasi, manajemen pengaduan dan eskalasi oleh petugas terkait, serta laporan dan analisis untuk memantau kinerja dan perbaikan sistem. Selain itu, sistem STELA juga akan diintegrasikan dengan sistem informasi yang ada di Sekretariat Jenderal DPR RI untuk memperoleh data yang diperlukan dan memastikan konsistensi dalam pelaporan dan tindak lanjut. Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas dalam penanganan pengaduan, permintaan layanan, dan eskalasi masalah di Sekretariat Jenderal DPR RI. Sistem STELA ini juga dapat menjadi acuan dalam pengembangan sistem serupa di lembaga pemerintahan atau organisasi lainnya untuk meningkatkan layanan kepada masyarakat.
Implementasi Game Edukasi Pengenalan Pahlawan Nasional Berbasis Android Untuk Siswa SMP Kelas 8 Menggunakan Algoritma Shuffle Random
Authors: Tirte Komang , Arkhiansyah Yuni
Published: January 2024

Implementasi game edukasi berbasis android yang bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan pahlawan nasional kepada siswa kelas 8 khususnya di Sekolah Menengah Pertama 1 Jati Agung. Dilihat dari kebiasaan siswa yang lebih menggunakan smartphone dari pada membaca buku terutama tentang sejarah pahlawan nasional. Game ini dirancang untuk pembelajaran yang interaktif dan menarik, dengan tujuan meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang tokoh-tokoh bersejarah yang berkontribusi dalam sejarah bangsa. Metode pengembangan game mencakup perancangan konten yang relevan dengan kurikulum, antarmuka yang ramah pengguna, dan fitur-fitur permainan yang mendukung pembelajaran yang efektif.  Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa implementasi game edukasi berbasis android ini berhasil menarik minat siswa, meningkatkan tingkat keterlibatan, dan secara positif mempengaruhi pemahaman mereka terhadap sejarah pahlawan nasional. Dengan demikian, penggunaan teknologi dalam bentuk game edukasi dapat dianggap sebagai pendekatan yang efektif dalam meningkatkan pembelajaran sejarah di kalangan siswa kelas 8.
Analisis User Experience ( UX ) Website Glints Menggunakan Metode Webqual 4.0
Authors: Safira  , Syahriani
Published: January 2024

Situs web lowongan pekerjaan menjadi hal yang penting di era digital saat ini bagi mereka yang mencari dan mengejar pekerjaan di industri ketenagakerjaan. Banyak perusahaan dan organisasi menggunakan situs ini untuk memposting informasi tentang perusahaan mereka sendiri, produk dan layanan mereka untuk mencari kandidat karyawan. Platform paling terkenal dan terkemuka di Asia Tenggara ialah Glint Website. Dimana pada website ini menyediakan layanan kepada pencari kerja dan pekerja profesional yang mencari pekerjaan, magang dan pelatihan. Namun, situs ini masih memiliki beberapa problema termasuk informasi yang tidak akurat, desain obrolan atau chatbox yang terlalu kurang responsif dan  lambat dalam memberikan informasi terkini, kurang tanggap dalam menangani pertanyaan atau permintaan pengguna dalam meminta bantuan serta informasi lowongan pekerjaan yang ditampilkan terkadang tidak update. Oleh sebab itulah penelitian ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas situs Glints dengan menggunakan metode Webqual 4.0 sesuai dengan data yang tersedia. Metode analisis Webqual 4.0 memiliki tiga faktor utama dalam mengukur kualitas sebuah website yaitu kemudahan penggunaan, kualitas informasi dan kualitas layanan interaktif. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode slovin, dan data diperoleh melalui observasi, studi literatur, dan kuesioner untuk mempelajari tanggapan pengguna tentang kualitas website Glints.  Skala penilaian yang digunakan adalah skala likert dan data kuesioner menggunakan rumus Slovin. Dari hasil pengumpulan data kuesioner yang terdiri dari 23 pertanyaan dan 70 jawaban, dapat disimpulkan bahwa keseluruhan website Glints memiliki kualitas yang sangat baik dan termasuk dalam kategori baik. Diketahui pula bahwa website Glints sejauh ini merupakan situs terbaik dalam kategori terbaik. Karena itulah pengguna website ini merasa puas dengan jawaban yang diberikan responden sebagian besar puas dan diperoleh hasil yang valid dan reliabel.
Mengatasi Permasalahan High Dimensional Space dalam Klasifikasi Multikelas Big Data pada Data Gambar dengan DCSVM
Authors: Siti Sarah Sobariah Lestari  , Gina Purnama Insany  , Dede Sukmawan  , Faiz Dzulfikar Yusuf
Published: January 2024

Masalah pada unstructured data khususnya pada data gambar menjadi tantangan dalam pemodelan klasifikasi big data yang berkaitan dengan akurasi dari model, sehingga memerlukan solusi untuk mengatasinya. Data gambar memiliki atribut yang disajikan dalam satuan piksel, satuan data tersebut berada pada dimensi yang tinggi. Sehingga menimbulkan ketidak beraturan pada dimensi, fenomena ini disebut sebagai the curse of dimensionality. Kenaikan dimensi pada data secara bersamaan mengakibatkan kenaikan volume pada ruang yang menyebabkan fenomena sparsity yang terjadi pada high dimensional space. Ketersediaan data jenis huruf dalam bentuk gambar, membuat data berada pada kondisi data sparsity pada high dimensional space, sehingga diperlukan metode yang mampu melakukan proses klasifikasi yang memberikan akurasi tinggi. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari penelitian ini adalah memperoleh model yang tepat dan akurat dalam melakukan klasifikasi multikelas dengan kondisi data sparsity dalam high dimensional space. Support Vector Machine (SVM) merupakan salah satu metode klasifikasi yang paling sering digunakan, karena SVM sensitif terhadap noise dan kaidah VC-dimension mampu menangani masalah the curse of dimensionality. Algoritma Divide and Conquer, membantu proses SVM dalam melakukan klasifikasi pada data sparsity dengan baik. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan akurasi DCSVM (Divide and Conquer Support Vector Machine) lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan klasifikasi dengan menggunakan SVM biner dan one vs one SVM