bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of sevoflurane, propofol and propofol with dexmedetomidine as maintenance agent on intracranial pressure in the Trendelenburg position during laparoscopic surgeries
Authors: Kamal Manoj , Chawriya Sanjeev Kumar , Kumar Mritunjay , Kaloria Narendra , Sharma Ankur , Bhatia Pradeep , Singariya Geeta , Paliwal Bharat
Published: September 2023

Background and Aim:

Pneumoperitoneum (PP) and the Trendelenburg position (TP) in laparoscopic surgeries are associated with rise in intracranial pressure (ICP). The optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) is a surrogate marker of ICP. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of sevoflurane, propofol and propofol with dexmedetomidine as maintenance agent on ICP in TP during laparoscopic surgeries.

Material and Methods:

A total of 120 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I/II patients, aged 18–65 years were randomly allocated into three groups: sevoflurane as group S, propofol as group P, and propofol with dexmedetomidine as group PD. The intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) was kept in the range of 12–14 mmHg and TP varied between 15°– 45° angle. The primary objective was comparison of ICP and secondary objectives were IOP, intraoperative hemodynamic and postoperative recovery characteristics among groups. The ONSD and IOP were measured in both eyes 10 min after endotracheal intubation (T0), 5 min after CO2 insufflation (T1), 5 min after TP (T2) and 5 min after deflation of gas (T3). The data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.

Results:

ONSD and IOP at T1 and T2 were significantly higher than T0 in all groups, but no significant difference was found among the intergroup groups. Significantly lower heart rate and mean blood pressure were observed in PD group at T1 and T2 compared to group S and group P.

Conclusion:

The rise in ICP was comparable among sevoflurane, propofol, and propofol–dexmedetomidine combination as a maintenance agent during laparoscopic surgeries in TP.
How often are heart diseases correctly diagnosed antemortem in children with fatal illnesses? A retrospective review of medical and autopsy records
Authors: Karande S , Vaideeswar P , More T
Published: September 2023

This retrospective study analyzed the concordance level between clinical and autopsy diagnosis of heart diseases over six years. Utilizing the Goldmann classification, the concordance rate was found to be 38.1%. Major discrepancies (Class I and II) were found in 39% cases and minor (Class III and IV) in 22.9% cases.
Brak działań właściciela w celu należytej opieki nad zabytkiem nieruchomym a wykreślenie obiektu z rejestru zabytków – przegląd wybranych orzeczeń sądów administracyjnych
Authors: Główczewska Aleksandra
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article is to review the case law of administrative courts from recent years concerned with the re­moval of a monument from the monuments register. This procedure should be applied with extreme caution, in accordance with the le­gal rules and interpretation of the administrative courts, in particu­lar with regard to the premise of destroying a monument connected with losing its values as a monument. The study draws attention to the problem of the failure of the owner or holder of a building to fulfil his duty of care towards a monument. It can be drawn from the examined judgments, that such omissions cannot serve as a reason for the removal of a monument from the register.
CREATING LIVABLE CITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Authors: Simina Lakatos Elena , Dan Clinci Sorin , Koval Viktor , Daniel Lakatos Gheorghe
Published: September 2023

Elena Simina Lakatos

E-mail: simina.lakatos@ircem.ro

Doctor, Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment "Ernest Lupan"

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0096-4494

 

Sorin Dan Clinci

E-mail: dan.clinci@ircem.ro

Architect, Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment "Ernest Lupan"

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5310-6376

 

Viktor Koval

E-mail: victor-koval@ukr.net

Professor, Southern Scientific Center of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Ministry of Education a nd Science of Ukraine, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2562-4373

 

Gheorghe Daniel Lakatos

E-mail: daniel.lakatos@ircem.ro

Doctor, Institute for Research in Circular E conomy and Environment "Ernest Lupan"

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3280-9061

 

Abstract: Urban landscapes are undergoing a transformative phase as they navigate the transition to resilient, circular cities. Cities, inherently complex systems, necessitate sustainable and resilient strategies to address multifaceted challenges. A prominent solution emerges in the form of the Circular Economy (CE), which emphasizes prolonging the life cycle of products through sharing, recycling, reusing, and repairing. Historically rooted in industrial ecology, CE's diverse implementations span across countries, from Germany's innovative waste management initiatives to China's developmental paradigms. The potential of CE is profound: it promises GDP growth, significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, and a decrease in raw material consumption. As the global population increasingly gravitates towards urban hubs, cities become the epicenters of sustainable change, with places like Amsterdam and Barcelona leading the charge. These "circular cities" epitomize sustainability, resilience, innovation, and growth, offering holistic benefits from minimal raw material consumption to cross-disciplinary innovation. However, the path to achieving circular urban systems isn't devoid of challenges. Striking a delicate balance between rigorous environmental mandates and urban comfort remains a primary concern. For the seamless integration of CE, a collective approach is crucial, involving policymakers, researchers, and the general public. This paper delves into the intricacies of the CE, its implications, challenges, and the potential roadmap towards resilient urban futures.
HOSPITALIZAÇÃO EM UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSTIVA POR COVID-19 EM GESTANTES PRETAS: ESTUDO BRASILEIRO DE BASE POPULACIONAL
Authors: Gonçalves dos Santos Gustavo , De Andrade Luis Henrique , De Sordi Mônica Aparecida de Paula , Da Silva Anderson Lima Cordeiro , Gomes-Sponholz Flávia Azevedo , Nunes Hélio Rubens de Carvalho , Parada Cristina Maria Garcia de Lima
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: identificar se grávidas pretas COVID-19 possuem maior necessidade de internação/hospitalização em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo, exploratório do tipo de base populacional baseado em dados do Sistema de Vigilância Epidemiológica da Gripe (SIVEP-Gripe), coleta de dados dividida entre agosto de 2020 e fevereiro de 2021. As variáveis de resultado foram: admissão e internação/hospitalização em UTI. Foi realizada análise descritiva, análise bivariada pelo teste qui-quadrado, na análise final, as associações foram consideradas estatisticamente significativas se p<0,05. Resultados: Não houve associação fortemente entre a cor da pele e a necessidade de internação/hospitalização na UTI. Conclusão: Os resultados, todavia fornecem subsídios aos profissionais de saúde a fim de qualificar os cuidados no momento da pandemia.

DESCRITORES: COVID-19. Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez. Hospitalização. Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Disparidades nos Níveis de Saúde.
Assessment of The Technical Efficiency and Cost and Returns on Seed Yam Farms in North-Central
Authors: Bolaji Morolake , Babatunde Raphael Olarenwaju , Omotesho Olubunmi Abayomi
Published: September 2023

Achieving maximum output with a minimum level of resources has been a major discourse in recent years mostly in Nigeria’s seed yam production. Thus, the study evaluated the technical efficiency of the CAY- and NRCRI - seed yam farm and the costs and returns to seed yam production of CAY- and NRCRI - seed yam farms. The study adopted a quantitative research approach. Similarly, a multistage sampling method was used to 283 seed yam farmers. Descriptive statistics, cobb douglas stochastic frontier production function model and gross margin analysis were used for the study. The findings of the study revealed that technical efficiency scores of CAY- (20%) and NRCRI (17%) – seed yam farmers were generally low respectively, Similarly, CAY-Seed yam farmers’ farms had a higher gross margin ($199.64) when compared to NRCRI seed yam farmers’ farms ($97.29), The study concludes that seed yam technologies did not generally improve the technical efficiency of the seed yam farms. The study recommends that external factors such as seed yam varieties used should be assessed. For instance, farmers’ compliance to technologies introduced and the state of health of seed yam farmers should be considered in determining the technical efficiency of farms.
Food Waste and Loss in the Food Service Industry of Tanzania: Learning from the Value Addition Chain
Authors: Lyakurwa Felichesmi Selestini
Published: September 2023

Food waste and loss is a current issue of global concern due to its significant effect on the country’s food security. Despite the importance of food service industry on the control of food waste, yet the magnitude of waste and food loss in each stage of the value chain is not clear. This study intended to explore the extent of food loss and waste, and dominant factors for the food loss and waste along the value chain. A well-structured questionnaires and interview guide questions were used to collect primary data from customers (n = 80), and working staff at restaurants/canteen n = 20). Quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis were employed in the analysis whereby Structural Equation Modeling technique through Confirmatory Factor Analysis was employed to establish the dominant factors for the food loss and waste at each stage in the value chain. The findings revealed that the main kinds of food loss and wastes generated at different stages includes beans, rice, vegetables, food remains e.g., ugali and left outs, meat, fish, bananas and tomato such that rice and beans losses are dominant i.e., rated at 73%. Also, more food loss and waste occur at the production stage mainly during harvesting. The main causes of food loss and waste in the value chain are mostly lack of post-harvest and food preservation technology, customers’ and working staff ignorance, poor hygienic storage and preservation facilities. With this positive foundation, the study recommends future research to determine customers’ perceptions and behavioral patterns regarding food loss and waste along the value chain.
Biodegradable Spoon Based on Glycerol and Cassava Starch with The Addition of Sugar Cane Pulp
Authors: Rusdianto Andrew Setiawan , Amilia Winda , Pratiwi Ade Liya , Adila Hifdzil
Published: September 2023

Biodegradable Spoon is an environmentally friendly spoon-based product made from cassava starch, glycerol, and sugarcane. The research aims to determine the influence of the addition of sugar cane to biodegradable spoon characteristics. This research uses a completely randomized design (RAL) with 1 factor that is the variation of the addition of sugarcane. Each treatment is 3 times repeated and 2 observations. The results showed that the addition of sugarcane affects the value of water content, solubility as well as biodegradability of the spoon. The moisture content of ingredients ranges between 3.78-2.16%. The time of solubility in biodegradable spoon water is increasing with the highest time being 79 hours 50 minutes. The value of biodegradability of the highest spoon in the treatment of adding a 0% cane pulp with a value of weight loss of 52.92%, but on the other hand the increase of sugarcane is added the value of biodegradation increased.
THE SIMULTANEOUS USE OF EM CONDUCTIVITY AND RADIOHM RESISTIVITY TECHNIQUES IN SOLUTION CHANNEL DETECTION
Authors: Abdul-Razzak Mohammad I. , Zaynal Mohammad S.
Published: September 2023

The chalky limestone and marley limestone are the main lithological unit of Euphrates Formation which can be existed and appeared in the area under investigation "north west Haditha area". When the groundwater passing through these types of rocks, a part of their may suffer from dissolution by means of dissolving process. Hence, the main task of the present survey is to locate and delineate the buried channels caused by this type of process in the area located in western part of Iraq by applying two EM techniques namely, electromagnetic conductivity and VLF-Radiohm electromagnetic resistivity methods. The Geonics EM34-3 together with the EM16R instruments were used in the field survey. More than ten predetermined traverses were pegged out in the area at which the EM measurements along these traverses were carried out. The results come from both surveys in correlation with available geological information have obviously showed a trend of clear and identity feature described as a single buried dissolved channel.
DASAR PERTIMBANGAN HAKIM DALAM MENERAPKAN PIDANA PEMBAYARAN UANG PENGGANTI DALAM TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI (STUDI PUTUSAN NOMOR 24/PID.SUS/TPK/2016/PN JMB)
Authors: Suwardi Gerry Putra , Selma Muhammad Yahya , Holijah Holijah
Published: September 2023

Latar belakang dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis penerapan pidana uang pengganti dalam tindak pidana korupsi sebagai pidana tambahan dalam upaya pengembalian kerugian keuangan negara dan untuk menganalisis dasar pertimbangan Hakim dalam menerapkan pidana uang pengganti dalam tindak pidana korupsi dalam Putusan Nomor 24/Pid.Sus/TPK/2016/PN Jmb. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian yuridis normatif atau penelitian hukum kepustakaan, dengan sumber data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Penerapan pidana uang pengganti sebagai pidana tambahan dalam tindak pidana korupsi sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Pasal 18 Ayat (1) huruf b Undang-Undang Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Korupsi tetaplah didasarkan pada harta benda yang diperoleh Terdakwa dari hasil tindak pidana korupsi dan bukan semata-mata sejumlah kerugian negara yang diakibatkan. Hal ini sebagaimana diatur dalam Peraturan Mahkamah Agung (PERMA) Nomor 5 Tahun 2014 tentang Pidana Tambahan Uang Pengganti dalam Tindak Pidana Korupsi yang menjadi pedoman bagi Hakim dalam menerapakan besaran pidana uang pengganti. 2) Pertimbangan Majelis Hakim dalam menerapkan pidana pembayaran uang pengganti dalam Putusan Nomor 24/Pid.Sus/TPK/2016/PN Jmb didasarkan dari pertimbangan yuridis, sosiologis, dan filosofis. Dalam putusannya Hakim menerapkan pidana uang pengganti yang tidak sama dengan tuntutan Penuntut Umum karena terdapat selisih nilai kerugian negara yang tidak dapat dibuktikan di persidangan.
TINJAUAN YURIDIS PUTUSAN NOMOR 34/PDT.SUS HKI/MEREK/2021/PN JKT.PST TENTANG SENGKETA MEREK YUNTENG
Authors: Rizki Rizki , Depari Deby Sephira Br , Kurniawan Itok Dwi
Published: September 2023

Perdagangan pada masa ini sangat lah bebas membuat Hak Kekayaan Intelektual berperan penting dalam perdagangan internasional. Hak Kekayaan Intelektual adalah hak yang timbul atau lahir karena kemampuan intelektual manusia yang berupa temuan, karya, kreasi atau ciptaan di bidang teknologi, ilmu pengetahuan, seni dan sastra. Secara umum Hak Kekayaan Intelektual terbagi dalam dua kategori yaitu: Hak Cipta dan Hak Kekayaan Industri. Hak Kekayaan Industri meliputi Paten, Merek, Desain Industri, Desain Tata Letak Sirkuit Terpadu, Rahasia Dagang dan Varietas Tanaman. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah Uintuik meingeitahuii uipaya-uipaya yang meilinduingi peimeigang meireik  teirkeinal luiar neigeiri di Indoneisia dari peimalsuian meireik serta Uintuik meingeitahuii dasar peirtimbangan Hakim dalam kasuis peinyeileisaian seingkeita meireik YUiNTEiNG dalam puituisan nomor 34/PDT.SUiS-HKI/MEiREiK/2021/PN JKT.PST. Jenis peineilitian ini meingguinakan meitodei yuiridis normativei, meitodei peineilitian yuiridis normativei meiruipakan suiatui meitodei peindeikatan teirhadap yang beirhuibuingan antara faktor-faktor normatif (asas-asas huikuim) dan faktor yuiridis (huikuim positif) Dan tentunya mengacu pada Uindang - uindang nomor 15 Tahuin 2001 dan Uindang - uindang 20 tahuin 2016 teintang Meireik. Merek membuat objek bisnis dapat dikenali dan mudah diingat oleh cakupan masyarakat yang lebih luas sehingga mereka dapat membedakan produk yang serupa atau produk yang berbeda dengan jenis lainnya.
ANALISIS YURIDIS PERJANJIAN JUAL BELI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN SARANA MEDIA ELEKTRONIK
Authors: Hutagalung Daniel , Yohansen Yohansen , Marbun Jaminuddin , Simanungkalit Alusianto Hamonagan
Published: September 2023

Transaksi jual-beli online menggunakan media elektronik atau yang sering dikenal dengan istilah e-commerce, saat ini sangat berkembang pesat di kalangan masyarakat, sebagai dampak semakin

 

berkembangnya teknologi yang makin maju dan canggih serta semakin meningkatnya jumlah pengguna internet di Indonesia. Saat ini banyak pelaku usaha dan konsumen yang melakukan transaksi jual-beli melalui media online, karena hal itu dirasa praktis dan efisien dalam hal waktu dan tempat, faktor lain yang mendorong pelaku usaha untuk melakukan jual beli berbasis online ini yaitu karena pelaku usaha bisa menekan biaya pemasaran, dan lain lain sehingga pelaku usaha hanya memerlukan modal yang relatif sedikit dalam menjalankan bisnisnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode normatif yuridis, yaitu segala sumber di ambil dari kepustakaan, undang-undang dan media lainnya. Pelaku usaha maupun konsumen banyak mengalami berbagai permasalahan dalam transaksi e-commerce dan hal yang sering menjadi penyebab adalah tidak memahami secara mendetail mengenai ketentuan hukum dalam perjanjian jual beli dan berbagai risiko-risiko yang akan dihadapi. Selain itu, masyarakat juga tidak memperhatikan risiko-risiko yang dapat terjadi dalam transaksi jual beli melalui media internet.Adapun perlindungan konsumen dalam melakukan transaksi elektronik dalam hal mendapatkan barang yang tidak sesuai dengan yang dijual terdapat didalam pasal 4 huruf b dan huruf a yaitu konsumen berhak untuk memilih barang dan/atau jasa serta mendapatkan barang dan/atau jasa tersebut sesuai dengan nilai tukar dan kondisi serta jaminan yang dijanjikan  dan konsumen berhak untuk mendapatkan kompensasi, ganti rugi dan/atau penggantian, apabila barang dan/atau jasa yang diterima tidak sesuai dengan perjanjian atau tidak sebagaimana mestinya. Perlindungan terhadap konsumen transaksi elektronik juga terdapat dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik ( UU ITE) yaitu pasal 5 ayat (1) yang berbunyi informasi elektronik dan/atau dokumen elektronik dan/atau hasil cetaknya merupakan alat bukti hukum yang sah. Tanggung jawab yang dimiliki masing-masing pihak bisa terjadi apabila masing-masing pihak telah sama-sama memberikan tanda tangan elektronik. Para pihak juga bertanggung jawab menjaga tanda tangan elektroniknya masing-masing.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI PEKERJA YANG MENGALAMI KECELAKAAN KERJA MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NO. 13 TAHUN 2003
Authors: Nainggolan Yohana Rista Novita , Sitorus Mika Uli , Taufiqurrahman Mhf. , Marbun Jaminuddin
Published: September 2023

ABSRAK

Penelitian ini adalah jaminan yang sah untuk pekerja yang mendapatkan musibah dalam pekerja. Alasan dilakukannya eksplorasi ini adalah untuk mengetahui komitmen atasan terhadap buruh yang mengalami kecelakaan kerja dan untuk mengetahui jenis jaminan bagi buruh yang mengurus usaha yang mengalami kecelakaan kerja. Buruh dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan yang diminta oleh organisasi/usaha pasti memiliki pertaruhan yang dapat menyebabkan kecelakaan kerja. Kecelakaan kerja yang dialami oleh buruh dalam suatu hubungan usaha dapat mengakibatkan cidera pada tenaga ahli dan meninggal dunia.Untuk menjawab permasalahan, Strategi yang dilakukan terhadap skripsi ini merupakan teknik penelitian kepustakaan, yaitu penelitian yang diarahkan oleh perpustakaan, dimana informasi diperoleh dengan membaca, berkonsentrasi pada peraturan dan pedoman, komposisi majalah, karya logis, pengaturan kerja, web dan lain-lain seperti yang tersedia saat ini di Perpustakaan. Dilihat dari strategi yang digunakan, konsekuensi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa komitmen perusahaan terhadap pekerja yang mengalami kecelakaan kerja adalah untuk melaporkan kecelakaan tersebut terhadap PT. BPJS menyiapkan suatu dokumen-dokumen yang telah ditetapkan oleh kantor BPJS untuk sekaligus memohon pengganti biaya yang membayar premi. Apabila suatu perusuhaan belum mengikutiDalam program JAMSOSTEK, visioner bisnis masih bertanggung jawab untuk mengganti/membayar remunerasi sebesar yang ditentukan dalam peraturan materi atau dalam pemahaman kerja yang telah disepakati. Selanjutnya, jenis jaminan bagi pekerja yang mengalami kecelakaan kerja adalah jenis jaminan moneter, jaminan sosial dan jaminan khusus.
Transforming radiology to support population health
Authors: Choo Peter Zhi Qing , Lim Tchoyoson Choie Cheio , Tan Cher Heng
Published: September 2023

This commentary highlights key areas in which diagnostic radiological services in Singapore will need to evolve in order to address the needs of Healthier SG and population health. Policymakers should focus on “doing the right thing” by improving access to radiological expertise and services to support community and primary care and “doing the thing right” by establishing robust frameworks to support value-based care.
OPTIMIZATION OF MULTI CONTRUCTION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION WITH LIMITED HUMAN RESOURCE, TIME, AND CAPITAL USING THE RESOURCE LEVELING METHOD
Authors:   Department of Industrial EngineeringAKPRIND Institute of Science and TechnologyYogyakarta, Indonesia, Sodikin Imama , Hani Slamet ,   Department of Electrical EngineeringAKPRIND Institute of Science and TechnologyYogyakarta, Indonesia, Susetyo Joko ,   Department of Industrial EngineeringAKPRIND Institute of Science and TechnologyYogyakarta, Indonesia, Fadhilah Arif ,   Department of Industrial EngineeringAKPRIND Institute of Science and TechnologyYogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: September 2023

The quality and quantity of the number of projects that can be done in units of time into their own selling points for construction service companies in order to continue to compete in the industry. The limitations of human resources, time, and capital are often the problems experienced by companies to meet ever-increasing client demands. This situation needs to be evaluated further. The evaluation of the construction of several construction projects in time can be done by Critical Part Method (CPM) approach to analyze the critical path of a project, Project Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) to know the porsentation of the same project work if done in the future, and Resource Leveling for human resource allocation to avoid recruitment and retraining of workers. Based on research with CPM method, it is found that critical activity is a reference activity that should not be delayed, by using PERT, it can be concluded that some of the allocation and acceleration options of the project can be done based on Z table, and with Resource Leveling, the result of improvement of worker efficiency. This research uses CPM and PERT algorithm to see the allocation of work for multi level and resource leveling as field reference. Effectiveness and efficiency of company performance obtained result of efficiency improvement equal to 24,95% for worker payment and 33,35% for acceleration of project development according to result of research.
The Influence of the Level of Guarantee of Operating Expenses on the Application of Accounting Software in Public Non- Business Unit
Authors:   Accounting Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Huong Tram MA. Le Thi , Thi Hong Student. Vu ,   D16KT7, Accounting Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Thu Giang Student. Phan ,   D16KT7, Accounting Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam
Published: September 2023

Public non-business units are established by the state to perform public services and distribute those services to society. Through the document research method, the article has generalized the role, function, and accounting form of public non-business units and the importance of accounting. With this method, we can also evaluate the limitations in accounting and the reasons why many public non-business units do not see the need to apply accounting software in accounting. Three reasons were pointed out: unit leaders did not pay attention to accounting work, lack of funding for implementation and incorrectly identified the reasons for errors in accounting planning. The investigation method also helped us identify how accounting software applications are affected by the level of Guarantee of operating expenses. Analysis results have shown that financially autonomous units have a higher tendency to apply accounting software than units without financial revenue. The research team also proposed a number of solutions such as increasing the understanding and awareness of business unit leaders about the importance of accounting work and accounting software. Implement budget estimates for information technology construction at the unit, properly assessing the key points of existence.
Effect of Feature Selection on the Accuracy of Machine Learning Model
Authors:   Faculty of Computer Science, Kabul University, Hamdard Asst. Professor Mohammad Salim , Lodin Asst. Professor Hedayatullah ,   Faculty of Computer Science, Kabul University
Published: September 2023

In real life data science problems, it’s almost rare that all the features in the dataset are useful for building a model. In machine learning, feature selection is the process of selecting a subset of relevant features or attributes for constructing a model. Removing irrelevant and redundant features and, selecting relevant features will improve the accuracy of a machine learning model. Furthermore, adding unnecessary variables to a model increases the overall complexity of the model. Our experiment indicates that the accuracy of a classification model is highly affected by the process of feature selection. We train three algorithms (K-Nearest Neighbors, Decision Tree, Multi-layer Perceptron) by selecting all the features and we got accuracies 49%, 84% and 71% accordingly. After doing some feature selection without any logical changes in models code the accuracy scores jumped to 82%, 86% and 78% accordingly which is quite impressive.
Willingness to Pay for Conservation in Moyo Satonda National Park, Indonesia: Sumbawa & Dompu Regencies
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa, Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia, Guindo Tidiane
Published: September 2023

Moyo Satonda National Park (MSNP) is one of the attractions in NTB, Indonesia that needs attention for conservation. A contingent valuation method of survey was conducted to estimate the conservation value of MSNP and to elicit the willingness to pay among respondents. Through the random survey, the estimated mean of willingness to pay for conservation fee per respondent was IDR 7.81. With the number of visitors of 4000 in year 2022, it is estimated that there is an additional IDR 31,240 (2.03 USD) that could be used for the improvement in environmental conservation. This study shows that contingent valuation method (CVM) is a useful tool to guide decision makers in policy purposes of natural resources management of protected area in developing countries.
Producción de plántulas de calidad de papaya (Carica papaya L.) utilizando bioestimulantes bajo condiciones de vivero en fibra de coco.
Authors: Massuh Marcillo Eddie Mauricio , Castro Landín Alfredo , Gabriel Ortega Julio , Vera Tumbaco Máximo , Narváez Campana Washington
Published: September 2023

Con el objetivo de producir plántulas de calidad de papaya(Carica papaya L.) utilizando bioestimulantes y fibra de cococomo sustrato, en la parroquia Andil del Cantón Jipijapa, en laprovincia de Manabí, se evaluaran cuatro tratamientos [T1:Testigo (sin bioetsimulante, solo agua); T2: Bioestimulante abase micorrizas (Glomus spp.) en dosis de 0.10 gr/bomba de10 litros; T3: Bioestimulante a base de hongos (Trichodermaharzianun) en dosis de 50 ml/ bomba de 10 litros, T4: Bioestimulante a base de algas (Extracto de algaAscophyllum nodosusum + Carbono orgánico + K2O) en dosisde 50 ml bomba de 10 litros]. Estos tratamientos serándistribuidos en un diseño experimental de bloquescompletamente aleatorios con cuatro repeticiones. Cadaunidad experimental estará constituida por una bandeja de 25plantas. Se evaluarán un total de 400 plantas en vivero. Lasvariables de respuesta serán las siguientes: Porcentaje degerminación, altura de planta, diámetro del tallo, longitud dela raíz, diámetro de la raíz y el número de hojas. Losresultados que se logren alcanzar podrán identificar al mejorbioestimulante para el desarrollo de las plántulas de papaya;asimismo, se determinará el porcentaje de germinación en elsustrato de coco utilizado y se estimará el beneficio /costo delos tratamientos realizados.
Alternativa para contribuir al desarrollo de técnicas de comprensión lectora en el fortalecimiento del proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje
Authors: Merchán Carreño Fátima Johanna , Bravo Vélez Leonor Elizabeth
Published: September 2023

La planificación académica constituye la base sobre la que se apoya una parte importante del estudio de la comprensión lectora y las dificultades que se presentan en alumnos de nivel primario. En el presente estudio se trata de una alternativa para contribuir al desarrollo de técnicas de comprensión lectora para el fortalecimiento del proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje de los alumnos de cuarto año de la Escuela Básica “Atenas” de Cascol. La metodología utilizada en la investigación se basó en un diseño mixto conformado por los métodos cualitativo – cuantitativo. El proceso incluyó las observaciones, interpretaciones y análisis estadístico que ayudaron a diagnosticar los objetivos específicos para determinar el problema. La población tuvo un total de 30 alumnos a quienes se les aplicó la técnica de la observación mediante una matriz de preguntas que permitió analizar el nivel de comprensión lectora en los alumnos y las alternativas para contribuir al desarrollo de esta habilidad. Los resultados evidenciaron el mejoramiento del desempeño de los estudiantes en el ámbito de la lectura comprensiva y crítica una vez implementada la estrategia. Así mismo, se estableció posterior al desarrollo de la estrategia un cambio significativo en el nivel de habilidades lectoras en los alumnos. En conclusión, entre las técnicas utilizadas para el desarrollo de la propuesta fueron la sub vocalización, la lectura, subrayar contenido, técnica del piloto encendido y organizadores de texto. También se evaluó el nivel de habilidades de comprensión lectora adquiridas por los alumnos, obteniendo resultados positivos
Estrategia educativa para el desarrollo del valor responsabilidad en los estudiantes del Décimo Año Básica
Authors: Aveiga Mejía Jessica Yovita , Baque Pibaque Liliana
Published: September 2023

como objetivo general implementar una estrategia educativa para el desarrollo del valor responsabilidad en los estudiantes del décimo año básica, la importancia del estudio fue resaltar los valores ausentes en los estudiantes, específicamente la responsabilidad que logra con su propia autodeterminación como persona, la investigación propuesta fue de tipo cualitativo, con la utilización de algunos métodos y técnicas de tipo cuantitativo. Nivel teórico Histórico-lógico (análisis La educación en valores, es una necesidad de primer orden lo que representa una tarea priorizada en la Unidad Educativa Martha Bucaram de Roldós, es una problemática social la débil práctica de valores vinculados a la familia, la escuela, el gobierno y la sociedad en su conjunto; este trabajo tuvo de la evaluación del objeto de estudio), Inductivo-deductivo (formula las conclusiones), Análisis-síntesis (recopilar información documental y situación problemática), Sistémico-estructural (garantiza la estructura de la estrategia didáctica), Nivel empírico entrevistas a la autoridad, cuestionario a docentes y estudiantes, observación de los participantes con la finalidad de evaluar y obtener información del valor responsabilidad, técnica estadística (obtiene resultado de los métodos y técnicas aplicadas). El enfoque de esta investigación es mixto, el análisis e interpretación de resultados estadísticos, la aplicación de la propuesta fue fundamental, en base de los resultados de la investigación, ayudó a fortalecer y poner en práctica el valor la responsabilidad en los estudiantes de décimo año de la Unidad Educativa Martha Bucaram de Roldós siendo la convivencia el eje fundamental para alcanzar la formación en valores.
Estrategia didáctica para la comprensión de operaciones básicas de cálculo numérico.
Authors: Castro Valeriano Virginia Verónica , Quinteros Vargas Lucy Gioconda
Published: September 2023

La investigación con enfoque mixto (cuantitativo y cualitativo) se identifica como objeto de estudio al proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje de la asignatura de Matemática. Con el objetivo de diseñar una estrategia didáctica para la comprensión de operaciones básicas de cálculo numérico en los alumnos del octavo año, en la que se involucran directamente los docentes, padres de familia y estudiantes, como técnicas se emplean la encuesta y entrevista a dos docentes y 35 educandos del octavo año de educación general básica del paralelo “C” de la Unidad Educativa Fiscal Daniel López. Adicionalmente, los resultados de la encuesta demuestran que es fundamental la aplicación del pensamiento lógico y numérico para resolver ejercicios de cálculos numéricos, ya que permite desarrollar la pedagogía de forma aceptable. Otro de los resultados es que se necesita involucrar al mayor con aquellos estudiantes que no logran pueden resolver operaciones matemáticas utilizando el cálculo mental, implementando estrategias didácticas en este tema. En cuanto a los resultados de la entrevista los docentes coinciden en que las TIC ayudan mucho es los procesos de aprendizaje debido a la situación actual que se vive y por ello, aprender de estas tecnologías es necesario, ayuda en los procesos de cálculo numérico, sin embargo, los cálculos deben ser manuales, ya que en los dispositivos inhabilitan las capacidades intelectuales del estudiante y con el uso de cálculos digitales sólo sería un medio de verificación de resultados.
Metodologías activas para la promoción del aprendizaje significativo en la enseñanza de la asignatura Biología
Authors: Parrales Mero Félix Ramón , García Rodríguez Reynier
Published: September 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación ofrece un adecuado contexto sobre Metodologías activas para promover el aprendizaje significativo en la asignatura Biología se desarrollará basándose en el análisis del problema, la asignatura de Biología impartida en el aula mediante la escasa utilización de estrategias activas genera un aprendizaje memorístico, desmotivación, desinterés, actitudes y comportamientos pasivos. Por ello, el objetivo es que los estudiantes aprendan de manera diferente, divertida obteniendo un aprendizaje significativo. en la enseñanza de la asignatura Biología dirigida a los estudiantes de Primer año de Bachillerato General Unificado de la Unidad Educativa Fiscal Alejo Lascano. Desde la metodología de la investigación propuesta, se desarrolla a partir de un enfoque mixto, El tipo de investigación es descriptivo se implementa el método histórico- lógico, análisis – síntesis, inducción – deducción donde se valoran y analizan un conjunto de procesos sistemáticos, empíricos y críticos obteniendo resultados cuantitativos y cualitativos importantes para la solución del problema. Como se evidenció en los resultados de las guías de encuestas aplicadas el 52% de los estudiantes que se ubicaron en la categoría donde expresan que los profesores o bien usan poco las metodologías o no las utilizan, también el 56 % de los estudiantes enunciaron notablemente que el aprendizaje significativo no logra ser efectivo, pese a que expresan curiosidad e interés por aprender. El estudio concluye que es importante la implementación de metodología activa que permita el fortalecimiento cognitivo que implica ampliar sus capacidades orientadas a mejores logros en su rendimiento académico y la promoción un aprendizaje significativo.
PRELIMINARY SCREENING, QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF MUSHROOMS ALONG WITH FTIR ANALYSIS
Authors: Chaudhary Hiral , Modi Nainesh , Rawal Rakesh
Published: September 2023

The present study mainly focused on identifying the efficiency of polypore mushrooms and exploring their medicinal value. In this experiment, the antioxidant and antimicrobial potentials of three mushrooms Trametes pubescens (Schumach.) Pilat, Spongipellis pachyodon (Pers.) Kotl. & Pouzar and Inonotus hispidus (Bull.) P. Karst. were tested along with their qualitative and quantitative analysis. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of methanolic crude extracts were determined using the Frap assay (ferric reducing antioxidant power) and agar well diffusion method respectively. The methanolic extracts of all three mushrooms revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, phenolics, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, and cardiac glycosides. The antioxidant activity of Trametes pubescens, Spongipellis pachyodon, and Inonotus hispidus found to be 19.83±0.5, 38.5±0.8 and 39.5± 0.9 mg Fe (Ⅱ)/g of sample, respectively. The antimicrobial activity was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Psuedomonas species. The inhibition zone was measured, in which all three species show maximum inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. The correlation coefficient showed a positive relationship between total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity (r = 0.9). The Fourier Transformed infrared (FTIR) profiling indicates the presence of functional groups in these species for its pharmaceutical activities.
Wrong Identities Trapped in a Wrong World: Critiquing the Process of Othering and disabling in Arundhati Roy’s The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
Authors: Akter Sharifa , Islam Subrina
Published: September 2023

Traditionally marginalized groups and people with disabilities are excluded from mainstream cultural norms because these suppressed voices lack power, resources, and privilege. The image of a different or wrong body interrupts the social order, much like gays, lesbians, women, and blacks. The novel The Ministry of Utmost Happiness (2017) talks about the most oppressed groups in society whose abilities are ignored and perceived as inferior because of their difference. Society fails to accommodate people with differences, i.e., cultural, political, gender, ideological, and geo-political. To cover up the limitations in society, it constructs the idea of disability. The extensive analysis of this novel will show how the capitalist society makes others in the name of difference. Society excludes, does injustice, and maintains a disabling process of making the other. Arundhati Roy voices the decentering role of these marginalized characters and shows how they fight back against the socially disabling process and normative gaze. The dis/abled other challenges the notions of being and belonging.
DOTOC: A Case Study of a Religious Performance in Minalabac, Camarines Sur
Authors: Bravante Melchor B.
Published: September 2023

Dotoc is a religious performance where kantura sings hymns for nine consecutive nights before the feast of the patron saints. It is a solemn and colorful performance which entertains and attracts people to come into church. The emergence of dotoc can be traced since the mid-20th century in the Rinconada Area of Camarines Sur, particularly Bula, Bato, Nabua, and other neighboring towns. This paper assessed the status of the third generation Dotoc practice in the municipality of Minalabac through interview, observation, and participation in the community. Constraints and challenges were examined as well as the safeguarding measures to protect and promote such intangible cultural heritage. Results show that the Dotoc practice is performed in Minalabac municipality however, it was unstable in Mataoroc when the little ermita became the Parish of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The community failed to raise awareness to preserve and promote Dotoc practice and perform it on a yearly basis. Also, it was found out that there are very limited studies about this topic. It is recommended to conduct in-depth study of dotoc practices in other parts of Camarines Sur such as those performed in different parts of Rinconada area to assess its status and document narratives and history of the practice.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DAS MENINGITES NA POPULAÇÃO PEDIÁTRICA PARANAENSE ENTRE 2007 E 2022
Authors: Lima Urielly Tayna da Silva , Souza José Guilherme Andreucci de
Published: September 2023

Descrever o perfil epidemiológico da população pediátrica paranaense com meningite. Métodos: realizou-se um estudo descritivo e retrospectivo das notificações de casos de meningite presentes no SINAN entre os anos de 2007 e 2022, restringindo a pacientes com idade de 0 a 19 anos no estado do Paraná – Brasil.  Resultados: Foram notificados 16418 casos, sendo que 2007 apresentou o maior número (n:2793) e houve uma incidência praticamente estável entre 2008-2019 com uma média de 1017 casos. A partir de 2020 verificou-se uma queda de aproximadamente 61,5% em relação aos anos anteriores, correspondendo 2019 ao ano com menor registro de notificações (n:393). Além disso, identificou-se a maior incidência em idade inferior a 9 anos (82,5%; n:13545), masculino (59,58%; n:9782), raça branca (87,94%; n: 11726) e a etiologia viral (65%; n: 10656). A faixa etária com maior evolução para óbito foi em menores de 1 ano (40%; n:222) e a etiologia com maior letalidade foi relacionada a causas bacterianas (MB – n:140, MCC – n:93; MP – n: 91). Em relação à evolução, a taxa de letalidade apresentou uma queda no decorrer dos anos, sendo a maior taxa em 2009 com 5,17% (n: 46) e a menor em 2019 com 2,28% (n: 27).
Real estate and Covid-19: Impact and regulatory response in India
Authors: Sa Anthony De , Mandal Satya N. , Bajaj Deepak , Sridharan N.
Published: September 2023

As a supplier of commercial and residential infrastructure, real estate acts as a fulcrum for growth and enables holistic socio-economic development in India. This paper studies the extent of the impact of Covid-19 on the Indian real estate sector and evaluates the response to the challenges on the part of Real Estate Regulatory Authorities, government and other agencies in the real estate regulatory framework. Using primary data from a survey covering 257 respondents from 16 states, and secondary data from CREDAI and Anarock surveys conducted in two separate waves of Covid-19, notifications issued by RERAs and Ministries, RBI directives, stakeholder association representations, and a focus group discussion of experts, the regulatory response is assessed and evaluated. The data indicate that the measures announced are inadequate; a more robust response, including GST and other fiscal changes, and amendments to the RERA Act are required, as are technology infusion and management innovation for long-term adjustment.
Sustainable and environmental friendly production practices among the Indian apparel designers
Authors: Jain Saina , Sahni Marshal , Kumar Sandeep
Published: September 2023

This study’s goal is to ascertain the methods used by various fashion designer’s about environmental friendly, sustainability and incorporates it into their design and production practices, as apparel industry is the world’s second most polluted industry(WEF, Jan 2020).The following research questions serve as a framework for the study: (1) Is there a substantial difference between environmentally friendly, sustainability and production practices in apparel industry and to propose an environment friendly strategic framework for the apparel industry,(2)what is the extent of current designer’s environmental friendly and sustainability knowledge? (3) How effectively are designers implementing their sustainability knowledge in their design and production practice? The present study linked the 63 designers in Delhi and NCR ,sustainable design concerns, to the product lifecycle and design processes, to acquire a better picture of their expertise towards fashion sustainability.
Producing Polyurethane as Wound Plaster using Glycerol Transesterified of Waste Cooking Oil with Moringa Leaf Extract (Moringa Oleifera Lam.) as an Antimicrobial
Authors: Syahputra Ricky Andi , Fajrina Rizka , Rani Zulmai , Rahmadani Agung
Published: September 2023

Wound plaster polyurethane can make using glycerol from waste cooking oil (WCO). Wound plasters should contain antibacterial ingredients in addition to covering the sore. Traditionally various plants have been used to treat sore and contain sundry antibacterial chemical compounds amid Moringa oleifera Lam. Therefore, it is very potential to make polyurethane wound plasters from glycerol produced from WCO combined with Moringa leaf extract obtained from wound plasters from natural ingredients. Maceration with 96 % ethanol yielded moringa leaf extract. Then, a transesterification reaction carries out by using KOH-methanol at 60 °C to get glycerol and tested by FTIR spectrophotometry. Polyurethane wound plasters were made with a mixture of methylene 4,4 diphenyl diisocyanate, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and various formulas with variations of glycerol 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 drops. A characteristic test enforced with swelling test to find the best formula and functional group analysis using FTIR spectrophotometry. Into the best wound plaster, improved Moringa leaf ethanol extract at an intensity of 1 - 5 %. An antibacterial activity test carries out on the Moringa leaf ethanol extract and plasters obtained by the agar diffusion method. The FTIR spectrophotometer test showed the formation of glycerol from WCO. The results of the characteristics test for polyurethane wound plaster preparations obtained the best formula using 3 drops of glycerol. The antibacterial activity test results at a concentration of 500 mg/mL Moringa leaf extract produced a muscular inhibition zone of 19.2 mm against Staphylococcus aureus and Antiseptic solution of 17.3 mm; Pseudomonas aeruginosa of 14.3 mm and Antiseptic solvent of 16.2 mm. Antibacterial activity of polyurethane wound plaster against Staphylococcus aureus contains 5 % ethanol extract of 10.3 mm, Plaster Merck X of 11.2 mm, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, only gave resistance at 5 % concentration of 8.3 mm and Plaster Merck X of 9.2 mm.
HIGHLIGHTS

Based on FTIR testing, it confirms the presence of aliphatic CH groups and OH groups, as well as the comparison of FTIR spectra with the raw material indicates the presence of Glycerol from Transesterification of Used Cooking Oil, and then the purification process of glycerol from used cooking oil yielded 30.4 g
Glycerol from the transesterification reaction of WCO is used to create polyurethane wound dressings by forming urethane groups (-NHCO), as indicated by the FTIR results of the best formula using 3 drops of glycerol
The Moringa leaf extract in the polyurethane wound dressing formula shows antibacterial activity

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
AKADEMIK SMAIL BALIĆ BOŠNJAK, HUMANISTA, ORIJENTALISTA, EVROPLJANIN / ACADEMIC SMAIL BALIĆ BOSNIAK, HUMANIST, ORIENTALIST, EUROPEAN
Authors: Hadžić Salim A.
Published: September 2023

In March 2022, twenty years have passed since the death of academician Smail Balić. He was an erudite, an exceptionally skilled Orientalist, a translator, a versatile researcher of cultural and intellectual history, an advocate of dialogue between religions and, most importantly, a humanist. With his work on sources and materials, he left an indelible and deep mark in the study and interpretation of historical and cultural facts from the past of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the wider region. He focused, devotedly and vigilantly watched over the cultural and scientific heritage of Bosniaks, which he studied all his life through his professional and humanitarian work in Austria.