bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY FACTORS ON CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND PLANNING FOR INDONESIAN MILLENIAL PARENTS
Authors: Agnes Renata Rajagukguk  , Khaira Amalia Fachrudin  , Amlys Syahputra Silalahi
Published: June 2023

Education is very important for children's future. It is the basic capital for preparing human quality. That is why setting up a children's education fund is one of the most important tasks for parents. However, this is a challenge for millennial parents because of the high cost of education in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to analyze psychological and sociodemographic factors related to planning children's education funds. This study examined 415 Indonesian millennial parents who were selected by accidental sampling technique and tested using the PLS SEM statistical analysis method. This study uses a 95% confidence level, ???? = 5%. The results of the research on psychological factors namely future time perspective and financial risk tolerance have a positive and significant effect on children education funds planning. Sociodemographic factors namely education has a negative and significant effect on children education funds planning. While sociodemographic factors namely income has a positive but not significant effect on children education funds planning. Future time perspective has a positive and significant impact on financial literacy. Education has a negative and insignificant effect on financial literacy, while income has a positive and not significant effect. Financial literacy has succeeded in mediating the effect of future time perspective on children education funds planning, while financial literacy has not succeeded in mediating the effect of education and income on children education funds planning. While sociodemographic factors namely income has a positive but not significant effect on children education funds planning. Future time perspective has a positive and significant impact on financial literacy. Financial literacy has succeeded in mediating the effect of future time perspective on children education financial planning, while financial literacy has not succeeded in mediating the effect of education and income on children's education financial planning. while income has a positive and not significant effect. Financial literacy has succeeded in mediating the effect of future time perspective on children education funds planning, while financial literacy has not succeeded in mediating the effect of education and income on children education financial planning.
THE POTENTIAL OF NATURAL TOURISM VILLAGE OF THOUSAND GOA TOURISM HUMBANG HASUNDUTAN DISTRICT
Authors: Sepdwiyana Donargo
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the natural tourism potential of a thousand caves as a natural tourist attraction in Humbang Hasundutan Regency. In this study using the method of observation, interviews, and qualitative methods. The results of the study are that a thousand caves have 800 to 1200 caves, the environmental conditions around a thousand caves are still natural, the uniqueness of a thousand caves is stunning carvings of stalactites and stalagmites, activities that can be done in a thousand caves are enjoying the beauty of flora and fauna, exploring caves, enjoying sunset panoramas , there are facilities in the form of toilets, photo spots, parking lots, and trekking areas. Based on the results of the research conducted, it was concluded that a thousand caves have the potential as a natural tourist attraction for the thousand cave tourism village, Humbang Hasundutan District.
EFFECTS of COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY on BODY MASS INDEX, EMOTIONAL EATING and MINDFUL EATING of POST-BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors: z Merve , nmez Asl
Published: June 2023

Purpose: Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments of obesity, but some patients regain weight post-operatively. Continuum of disordered eating behaviors and emotional eating are among the main predictors of weight regain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on Body Mass Index (BMI), emotional eating and mindful eating of post-bariatric surgery patients. We also aimed to find out the best time for post-surgical application of CBT.
Study design: The study was designed as a randomized control trial. A total of 60 post-bariatric surgery patients were randomized into two groups: (1) 30 patients received only nutritional education (ONE group); (2) 30 patients received CBT + Nutritional education (CBT + NE group). Acute treatment phase consisted of 5 one in two week sessions, maintenance phase consisted of 3 monthly sessions, and a follow-up session was made at the end of 1 year. Patients were further divided into 3 subgroups: (1) The patients who had surgery more than 2 years ago, (2) The patients who had surgery 1-2 years ago, (3) The patients who had surgery 6 months-1 year ago. All patients were evaluated for BMI, and the Emotional Eating Scale (EES) and Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) were applied at baseline (1st session), after the acute phase (5th session), at the last session of the maintenance phase (8th session), and at the 1-year follow-up.
Results: BMI of both groups decreased significantly at the end of the acute and maintenance phase, but mean BMI of ONE group increased at the end of the 1st year follow-up while the CBT group preserved the weight loss. EES decreased significantly for both groups at the end of the maintenance phase, but increased for ONE-1 group at the end of the 1 year follow-up while all sub-groups of CBT preserved the decrease of mean EES scores at the 1st year follow-up. For ONE group, there was an increase in MEQ scores and this increase began as early as the 5th session, especially for ONE-3 sub-group (mean scores of MEQ increase from 97.5 to 121.25, p= 0.022), but this increase was not statistically significant for ONE group at the 8th session and 1 year follow-up (p=0.072). For NE + CBT group, the increase in MEQ scores began as early as at the 5th session for NE + CBT-1 (mean scores of MEQ increase from 93.3 to 107.1) and NE + CBT-3 (mean scores of MEQ increase from 86 to 97.14), and remained statistically significant even at the 1-year follow-up (p=0.000).
Conclusion: CBT is effective for continuum of weight loss, decrease of emotional eating and increase of mindful eating of post-bariatric patients, and these beneficial effects of CBT are preserved at the end of 1 year.
Implementing peer assessment to explore medical student’s conceptual learning and contribution to project-based assignment
Authors: Mukherjee Sanhita , Gangopadhyay Tanmoy , Bagchi Hrishikesh , Mukherjee Sujoy , Sinha Bosumita
Published: June 2023

Background: Peer assessment (PA) has been demonstrated to be an effective educational intervention for medical students. In medical education, PA is primarily utilized in teaching professional skill. Role of PA in conceptual learning and project-based learning is not much explored.

Aims and Objectives: This study investigated effect of PA on conceptual deep learning and contribution of students to project-based assignment.

Materials and Methods: A total of 100 1st year medical students (2022–2023 batch) of Rampurhat Government Medical College were assigned a project of poster preparation on action potential of nerve. The students were divided into three groups according to their scores in two previous formative assessments, Group 1 or high achievers (score 60% and above), Group 2 or medium achievers (score 50–59%), and Group 3 or low achievers (score below 50%). Each group was further stratified randomly into control group and intervention group. Then, content and process outcome of individual and groups were assessed. Student’s perception on PA was also documented in a questionnaire having five-point scale plus two open-ended questions.

Results: The individual knowledge gain or content outcome score of all three interventional groups were increased as compared to the respective control groups and this change was statistically significant among medium achievers (P = 0.00033). The content and process outcome of group performance of high achievers group (both control and interventional) showed significantly low score as compared to all other groups. About 50% of students felt PA helped them to clear difficult concept. About 55% of students agreed that PA helped them to improve team work and communication skill.

Conclusion: Medium- and low-achieving students in the PA group performed significantly better on the assignment than their counterparts in the no PA group. High achievers, on the other hand, although outnumbered in individual knowledge gain than the medium and low-scoring groups, failed to show their supremacy in group performance and teamwork.
ADALET VE KALKINMA PARTİSİ HÜKÜMETLERİ DÖNEMİNDE SİVİL-ASKER İLİŞKİLERİNİN DÖNÜŞÜMÜ
Authors: ARSLAN Sinem
Published: June 2023

Sivil-asker ilişkilerine dair modern dönem ile başlayıp günümüze kadar uzanan tartışmalar, onun ne kadar canlı bir mesele olduğunu bizlere göstermektedir. Modern dönemle birlikte ulusların ortaya çıkışında, ulusların devamlılığında önemli roller üstlenen ordunun gücünün demokrasiyi ve siyaset alanını tehdit edecek boyuta ulaşması ile birlikte, sivil-asker ilişkilerinin niteliğinin önemli olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Böylece demokrasiden söz edebilmek için sivil-asker ilişkilerinin demokratik bir zemine oturtulmasının zorunlu olduğunu savunan bir takım teoriler ortaya atılmıştır.
Pek çok ülkede olduğu gibi ülkemizde de demokrasinin varlığından bahsedebilmek için en önemli parametrelerden biri sivil-asker ilişkilerinin niteliğidir. Nitekim tarihimizde askerin kurucu, yönetici ve dönüştürücü rollerinin onu siyasetin en önemli aktörü haline getirmesi, ülke demokrasisini, sivil-asker ilişkilerinin niteliğini göz önünde bulundurarak değerlendirmeyi gerekli hale getirmektedir. Bu makale, öncelikle, teoriler ve tarihi olaylar açısından 2002 yılına kadar Türkiye’deki sivil-asker ilişkilerinin niteliğini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu yıla kadarki sivil-asker ilişkilerinin mahiyetini, 2002’de AK Parti’nin iktidara gelmesi ile başlayan sivil-asker ilişkilerindeki demokratikleşme sürecini anlamada bir referans noktası olarak kullanmaktadır. Bu veriler ışığında AK Parti iktidarları döneminde sivil-asker ilişkilerinin demokratikleşmesine dair yapılan düzenlemelerin özsel mi; yoksa biçimsel mi olduğu tartışılmaktadır.
İŞ GÜVENLİĞİ UZMANLARININ TEKNİK VE İSTİHDAM EDİLEBİLİRLİK BECERİLERİ: İŞ İLANLARI ÜZERİNE BİR ANALİZ
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Hatice , KAYABAŞI Ramazan , ERKAN Mehmet Akif , CÜNDÜBEYOĞLU İbrahim
Published: June 2023

İş Güvenliği Uzmanlarının Teknik ve İstihdam Edilebilirlik Becerileri: İş İlanları Üzerine Bir Analiz

Hatice ÖZDEMİR, Ramazan Kayabaşı, Mehmet Akif ERKAN, İbrahim CÜNDÜBEYOĞLU
Öz
İş sağlığı ve güvenliğinin giderek artan önemi, iş güvenliği uzmanlık mesleğinin gelişimini etkilerken, mesleğe bakış açısını da şekillendirmektedir. Bu çalışmada işverenlerin talep ettiği teknik ve istihdam edilebilirlik becerilerini belirlemek amacıyla iş güvenliği uzmanı için verilen iş ilanları analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada, kariyer.net ve yenibiris.com siteleri üzerinden ulaşılan 166 iş ilanı içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Verilen ilan başlığında %68,1 ile “iş güvenliği uzmanı” en çok aranan pozisyon olmuştur. İlanlarda; %33,6’sında lisans mezunu, %23,5’inde C sınıfı sertifika ve %41,0’inde 1-3 yıl tecrübe talep edilmiştir. “İş sağlığı ve güvenliği mevzuatlarına hâkim olmak”, “saha uygulamalarını kontrol etmek ve denetim faaliyetlerini yürütmek” ve “kayıt, raporlama ve dokümantasyon faaliyetlerine hâkim olmak” öne çıkan teknik beceridir. “Bilgisayar kullanma becerisi”, “takım çalışması”, “sözlü ve yazılı olarak kendini ifade edebilme” ve “problem çözme” becerileri en fazla talep edilen istihdam edilebilirlik becerileridir. İş güvenliği uzmanlarının teknik ve istihdam edilebilirlik becerilerinin tecrübeyle ilişkisi ayrıca araştırılmıştır. Tecrübesiz uzmanların işe alımında istihdam edilebilirlik becerileri, tecrübeli uzmanların işe kabul edilmelerinde teknik beceriler anahtar konumdadır. Araştırmamız iş güvenliği alanında kariyer hedefi olanlara, akademisyenlere, işverenlere ve öğrencilere teknik ve istihdam edilebilirlik becerileri konusunda yol gösterecektir.

Jel Kodları: J24, J28, E24

1Öğretim Görevlisi, Kayseri Üniversitesi, ORCID:0000-0003-4449-2433, haticeozdemir@kayseri.edu.tr
2 Öğretim Görevlisi, Kayseri Üniversitesi, ORCID: 0000-0001-6195-7445, rkayabasi@kayseri.edu.tr
3 Öğretim Görevlisi, Kayseri Üniversitesi, ORCID: 0000-0001-9083-6159, akiferkan@kayseri.edu.tr
4 İş Güvenliği Uzmanı, Kayseri Üniversitesi, ORCID: 0000-0002-5199-6720, icundubeyoglu@kayseri.edu.tr
Fundamental Multi-Factor Stock Selection Strategy Research - Taking the Constituents of the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index as an Example
Authors: Feng Yiran
Published: June 2023

The most important aspect of stock investment is the ability to select good stocks, which can bring investors good excess returns before the market becomes strong and efficient. With the rapid development of computer technology and big data application, the multi-factor stock selection theory in quantitative investment is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and has become a popular and stable stock selection method. Based on the "RiceQuant" quantitative investment analysis platform, this study adjusts the parameters of the profitability factors (return on net assets and gross profit margin) in the fundamental multi-factor stock selection model using data from the constituents of the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index from 2017 to 2020, selects the optimal parameters based on backtesting returns and risk screening, and further optimizes the model by including both profitability factors. These results reflect the screening ability of different profitability factors for stocks and can provide reference for the strategy design of multi-factor models.
The Influence of Debt-to-GDP on National Monetary Policy and Bond Market
Authors: Gu Ziye , Huang Yuxin , Zhong Haofan
Published: June 2023

Debt-to-GDP ratio can commendably indicate the ability of serving debt of a country and it has correlation with inflation ratio, actual ratio, deficit ratio and GDP ratio. Moreover, the debt-to-GDP ratio can be predicted with other ratios. This paper studies on these ratios and explores the impact of these ratios on the US bond and currency market and gives some credible suggestions. The paper uses Pearson analysis to study the correlation of the five ratios. Further, the degree of the correlation is presented. Linear and ridge regression are used to forecast the Debt-to-GDP ratio fluctuations and the prediction model and formula are also given. The result of the paper is significant for investors to grasp the correlation and seize better opportunity. For nation administrator, the paper gives a more accurate method to predict future ratios thus preparing ahead of schedule.
IPO as a Key Process for a Successful Company
Authors: Zhang Ruge
Published: June 2023

IPO is the most popular business practice today, which can be seen as the key to a successful company. IPO could bring a lot of benefits to the company like additional capital raised, a better international reputation, deeper consumer recognition, liquidate benefits for the shareholders and investors, greater employee benefits, and higher valuation because of transparency, compared to a private business. During the crisis, there was less focus on maximizing IPO proceeds due to both an increased emphasis on research coverage and allocations of hot IPOs to the personal brokerage accounts of issuing firm executives. But the company should consider the costs of IPOs carefully, initial underpricing is likely to cause underperformance in the long run, mandatory disclosures may increase the competitive cost, especially for biotech companies, and the substantial fees of an IPO have to be considered. In this paper, a literature study of the pros and cons of an IPO and IPOs are crucial to the development of a business.
Language of Legitimization in Political Discourse on Kashmir Issue
Authors: Aziz Mariyam , Sharif Ahmad Naveed , Hussain Jabir , Ahmad Rauf
Published: June 2023

This study concerns the discursive strategies used in political discourse to legitimize conflicting positions on the Kashmir issue, a major issue between Pakistan and India. More specifically, the study has attempted to address the question of legitimization strategies and their linguistic realizations feature in the Pakistani and the Indian Prime Minister’s speeches after the abrogation of Article 370 about the Kashmir issue. The data consists of the speeches the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered after the abrogation of Article 370 on Kashmir. The whole research has been framed under the scope of Critical Discourse Analysis, and the speeches have been analyzed in terms of Reyes’ (2011) strategies of legitimization, and Halliday’s (2014) Transitivity Model. The data analysis reveals that both prime ministers use the strategies of emotion, hypothetical future, rationality, the voice of expertise, and altruism to justify their respective positions and to attack their opponents. Yet, they differ in the linguistic realizations of these strategies mainly due to their different mental models of the communicative event rooted in their differing ideological perspectives. The findings establish the significance of language as an analytical tool that can help understand the nature of discursive practices underlying certain ideologies.
CORONARY ENDARTERECTOMY: BENEFIT OR DETRIMENT TO MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION?
Authors: Avallone Manuel , Alvarez Maria Soledad
Published: June 2023

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In the same sense, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is one of the most frequently performed cardiac surgery procedures worldwide. In clinical practice, myocardial revascularization can be followed by a procedure called endarterectomy to reinforce the sanitation of the vessel with decreased flow and improved irrigation. However, there is sufficient evidence in the medical literature that reports serious adverse events due to the application of endarterectomy, the most feared complication being the perioperative infarction itself, which is why it has fallen into disuse. This work aims to disseminate our experience regarding coronary endarterectomy to be valued as an intervention tool within a complex spectrum like diffuse coronary disease.
Correlation of Immunoglobulin G With Severity Of Psoriasis
Authors: Khurshid Rukhshan , Saima Rasheed  , Shakil Ahmed  , Huma Ashraf  , Gul-e-Raana  , Maira Mahmood
Published: June 2023

Objectives:  To find the correlation of immunoglobulin G with severity of psoriasis. Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore/Niazi Teaching Hospital Sargodha. Study duration was six months from January 2020 to June 2020. One hundred patients of psoriasis (confirmed by Dermatologist) were included in the study. Questionnaire based on age, gender, duration of illness, type and severity of problem etc and biochemical test including immunoglobulin G were filled by consented patients. The study comprised into patients and controls groups. Fifty age matched Subjects with no history of skin disease were taken as controls. For immunological assessment, IgG was measured by the technique of ELISA.Results: Mean age of developing of disease was in the range of 36 to 43 years. A few patients have family history with a problem of asthma. High severity of index (59 to 61) in both genders with duration of disease was 4 to 6 years. A direct correlation between level of IgG and disease severity was observed.Conclusion: Increased level of immunoglobulin G and its direct correlation with severity of psoriasis may suggest an activation of 2nd immune defense that try to reduce the severity of disease.
The correlation between quality change management and process implementation with financial and non-financial market performance in south-eastern Europe companies
Authors: Loku Afrim , Loku Nadire
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the impact of overall quality management on company performance by examining the relationship between operational performance and customer orientation, commitment to top management, employee focus on the job, and process approach. The study employs a quantitative approach using statistical analyses, such as KMO and Bartlett's factor analysis, correlation analysis and t-tests to test the research econometric model. The results revealed a positive correlation between operational performance (financial and non-financial) and customer orientation with a coefficient of 0.164. Additionally, the study found a significant correlation between commitment to top management (coefficient p = 0.654), employees’ focus on the job (coefficient p = 0.378), and process approach (coefficient p = 0.387). Overall quality management can be considered a strategic commitment of a company to create value for customers and owners based on quality. The commitment of top management to continuously improve the quality of all aspects of the business is crucial in achieving this goal. The study's findings suggest that companies can benefit from implementing overall quality management practices to improve their performance. By prioritizing customer orientation, committing to top management, and focusing on employee job satisfaction and process approach, companies can create a competitive advantage through their commitment to quality.
Participatie in het jeugdstrafrecht: in hoeverre ervaren jongeren procedurele rechtvaardigheid?
Authors: Rap Stephanie
Published: June 2023

Participation in the youth justice system: to what extent do young people experience procedural justice?

Participation of young suspects in the youth justice process is receiving increased attention. This article discusses two perspectives on participation. First, participation is interpreted in light of the right to a fair trial, as enshrined in international child and human rights standards. Second, participation is interpreted from the concept of procedural justice. The central research question is to what extent do young people imprisoned in a juvenile correctional facility experience procedural justice during the youth justice process? The results show that respondents experience a low level of procedural justice and that improvements in the youth justice process are possible in the areas of information provision and interaction between the different actors in the courtroom.
La competencia profesional en la formación de traductores: estrategia clave para la empleabilidad
Authors: Geraldine Chaia María Claudia
Published: June 2023

En este artículo indagamos en la problemática de empleabilidad de los graduados de traducción de universidades argentinas y profundizamos en la noción y componentes de la competencia profesional. La revisión bibliográfica que realizamos para este estudio muestra que el mercado laboral de la traducción latinoamericano es activo, joven y en constante crecimiento, y que la problemática de empleabilidad no es privativa de nuestro país. Con el propósito de documentar la perspectiva de los graduados respecto de su inserción en el mercado laboral, llevamos adelante una encuesta. Aunque participaron solo 73 graduados, los datos que surgen del análisis de los planes de estudios parecen confirmar, al menos de manera preliminar, la opinión de los encuestados. Los resultados de este estudio muestran que, a pesar de sus limitaciones en cuanto al volumen de la muestra y a las posibilidades de conocer en profundidad lo que ocurre en el aula en la que se desarrolla el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la traducción, es necesario buscar estrategias para fortalecer las habilidades y conocimientos ligados a la competencia profesional a fin de contribuir a remediar el problema de empleabilidad de nuestros graduados.
Teoría democrática y coerción fronteriza: la falta de derecho a controlar unilateralmente las propias fronteras
Authors: Abizadeh Arash
Published: June 2023

La cuestión sobre la legitimidad de una política de entrada con fronteras cerradas bajo el control unilateral de un Estado democrático no puede resolverse a menos que se determine, en primer lugar, a quién correspondería la justificación de un régimen de control.
Redefiniendo migración y fronteras desde la ecología lingüística: el habla de migrantes entre centros y periferias
Authors: Salzmann Tabea , Macedo Rodríguez Gustavo
Published: June 2023

El concepto de Estado-nación suele englobar no sólo las fronteras geográfico- políticas, sino una unidad con lengua y cultura propias.
Creating Customer Loyalty Based on Brand Image, Service Quality, Learning Quality, by Mediation of Customer Trust in Purwacaraka Music Studio
Authors: Nareswari Ayu , Nawangsih Nawangsih , Wirawan Rendra
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to understand what contributes to customer loyalty, such as brand image, quality of service, and quality of learning. The analytical method to be used in this study is quantitative analysis using the Smart PLS (Partial Least Squares) method. The Smart PLS method is an appropriate method for examining the relationship between complex construct variables and for understanding the mediating effect between these variables. We will analyze the relationship between brand image, service quality, learning quality, customer trust and customer loyalty at Purwa Caraka Music Studio using data collected through a survey of active customers. The sample used was 200 people. The results showed that customer trust proved to play a mediating role in creating customer loyalty based on brand image, service quality, and learning quality. However, these results have not been explored further in the past, and can be used as a performance evaluation for other Purwa Caraka Music Studio Branches and studies for future marketing strategy programs.
PENGARUH BIAYA PEMELIHARAAN AKTIVA TETAP TERHADAP LABA OPERASIONAL PDAM TIRTA PATRIOT KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Suryanto Iyan
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh biaya pemeliharaan aktiva tetap terhadap laba operasional PDAM Tirta Patriot Kota Bekasi. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah Analisis Regresi Sederhana dengan SPSS versi 21.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Koefisien Determinasi (R2) sebesar 39%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 61% dipengaruhi variabel lain. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa biaya pemeliharaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan, hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil uji hipotesis dimana T-hitung > T-tabel.
Análisis de consumo de agua potable en el Recinto Eloy Alfaro (La Marujita) del cantón Quinindé
Authors: Molina-Rengifo Bryan Paúl , Mendoza-Montaño Darwin Adrián , Merizalde-Castro Livinton Javier , Quiñonez-Alava Mayer Santiago , Reyes-Vera Carlos Humberto , Cortés-Gutiérrez Andrea Gabriela
Published: June 2023

La presente investigación se analizó la toma de datos de los suministros de agua potable del recinto Eloy Alfaro (La Marujita) ya que existe la inconformidad en la lectura de sus medidores del servicio de agua potable, ocasionando en algunos meses problemáticas al momento del pago, de igual manera analizar el consumo de agua potable por parte de la población, ya que es un recurso vital  para todos los seres humano, por lo tanto, el acceso a este mineral de buena calidad es una necesidad básica, pero el recinto se encuentra en una situación no favorable, debido a que la mayoría de los habitantes facturan planillas elevadas de agua potable ocasionando disgusto, el consumo de agua es uno de los más altos del cantón, lo cual el gasto promedio en el recinto “La Marujita” es de acuerdo a la toma de datos de cada medidor que se registra en la junta administradora de agua potable.
Effects of physical activity on healthy brain aging. Systematic review
Authors: San Martín-Barra Claudio , Rojas-Zepeda Carlos , Sáez-Delgado Fabiola
Published: June 2023

Introduction: although there is consensus that physical activity plays a fundamental role in successful aging, it is necessary to investigate the real impact it has on the brain.
Aim: the aim of this study is to identify the effects of physical activity on healthy brain aging by analyzing the structural and/or functional changes it may generate in the brain. In addition, we aim to determine whether regular participation in physical activity throughout life is a predictor of healthy brain aging.
Methods: a systematic review was conducted in three databases: Web of Science, Scopus and PubMed, following PRISMA-P guidelines. Articles published between 2010 and 2023 were included. Experimental, quasi-experimental, clinical trials and cohort studies were considered.
Results: a total of 63 articles were identified, of which 17 were included in the analysis. Of these, 14 reported significant effects of physical activity on healthy brain aging, of which 11 evidenced structural, 2 functional, and 1 mixed benefits. In addition, 13 articles demonstrated that participating in physical activity across the lifespan supports cognitive aging.
Conclusions: engaging in physical activity throughout life leads to structural and/or functional benefits in the brain during old age, which are related to better cognitive performance. Furthermore, it is suggested that regular participation in physical activity may be a predictor of healthy brain aging. However, controversy persists as to the type, duration and intensity of physical activity that meets the conditions necessary to promote optimal cognitive aging and that can be used as a standard measure for the promotion of healthy brain aging
Hybridization of OFDMand Physical Layer Techniques for Information Security in Wireless System
Authors: Olawoyin L. A.
Published: June 2023

Due to quest for high data rate, reliable and secure communication, this has motivated both wired and wireless network access service providers to deploy a next-generation network with ability to meet the required need. The use orthogonal frequency division multiplexing(OFDM) enables reliable transmission of various data traffic by optimizing subcarrier, power, and allocation of bits among different users. Traditionally, securing data in wireless system is always at the upper layer of open system interconnection(OSI) Model by using data encryption techniques. However, such techniques may not be acceptable for future decentralized networks due to their high complexity in implementation and computation. In this work, an OFDM IEEE 802.11a wireless system is used and physical layer encryption (PLE) schemes are implemented in securing the information transfer between two legitimate parties. In the simulation, the source data are encrypted by obfuscation with dummy data in between the encrypted data of which 52 subcarriers were considered of which 25 subcarriers are reserved for dummy data and 27 were for data. The simulation was conducted for four different modulation techniques i.e., BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM. The result obtained shown that for all the modulation schemes, the key rate increases with an increase in the reserved subcarrier bits. Also ,the security level increased when substantial percentages of the subcarriers are reserved for dummy data
Prediction of Diabetes Mellitus using Machine Learning Algorithms: Comparative Analysis of K-Nearest Neighbor, Random Forest and Logistic Regression
Authors: Adeshina A.M.
Published: June 2023

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic and one of the deadliest diseases. Diabetes disease increases the risk of long-term complications, including heart diseases and kidney failures, among others. Undoubtedly, Diabetes Mellitus patients may live longer and lead healthier lives if the disease is detected early. Over the years, several efforts have been on more accurate and early detection procedures to safe patients of Diabetes Mellitus. Interestingly, with the applications of Information Technology to the disease diagnoses and therapy managements, more attention has been on using machine learning in the predictions and early detection of Diabetes Mellitus. Unfortunately, determining the most appropriate machine learning algorithm with the best performance in terms of optimum accuracy still remains a challenge. The study proposes a framework for Diabetes Mellitus detection using Machine Learning Algorithms. The proposed framework was evaluated using K-nearest neighbor (KNN), Random Forest (RF), and Logistic Regression (LR). Extensive experiments were conducted to analyze the performance of the framework focusing on four distinct different clinical datasets. To ensure robust, web compatible framework, Python and its popular data science related packages, Pandas, Numpy, Seaborn, Matplotlib and Pickle were used for the implementation. Significantly, using the standard datasets obtained from the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Disease, Random Forest was able to predict Diabetes Mellitus in the datasets with the best accuracy of 93.4 %.
Development of Face Recognition-Based Attendance System
Authors: Chukwude Okechukwu. M.
Published: June 2023

Lecture attendance management is usually tedious, and time-consuming and may be prone to errors or manipulations when done manually. Hence, in this work, a web application called RollCall was developed and tested, for use by both students and lecturers in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ilorin as a model to manage attendance. The system manages attendance by allowing the lecturers to create courses, and take and retrieve attendance records for the courses created. Student functionalities include uploading their face data, enrolling for courses, and retrieving attendance records for the courses in which they enrolled. Attendance is marked through face recognition technology implemented with Python, OpenCV and Sci-kit Learn. The web interface was implemented using HTML5, Twitter Bootstrap CSS framework and JavaScript. The findings revealed that RollCall effectively streamlined attendance management, making it easier for both students and lecturers to keep track of attendance records. The web application is user-friendly and enhances the overall academic experience by improving the accuracy and efficiency of attendance management
Spor bilimleri öğrencilerinin fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile uyku kalitesi arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi
Authors: SARIKAYA Mehmet , ÖKMEN Mehmet Şerif , BAĞCI Emre
Published: June 2023

Bu araştırma; spor bilimleri fakültesindeki öğrencilerin fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile uyku kalitesi arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi ve farklı değişkenler açısından incelemek amacıyla yapıldı. Araştırma Erciyes ile Bingöl Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde; öğretmenlik, antrenörlük, spor yöneticiliği ve rekreasyon bölümlerinde öğrenim gören (n=400) öğrencilerinden oluşturuldu. Araştırmada kişisel bilgi formu, Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Değerlendirme Anketi Kısa Formu (UFAA-KF) ve Uyku Kalitesi düzeyi ise Pittsburgh Uyku Kalite İndeksi (PUKİ) kullanıldı. Elde edilen veriler SPSS paket programı kullanıldı. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, fiziksel aktivite düzeyinin cinsiyet, branş, bölüm ve sınıf değişkenleri arasında anlamlı farklılıkların olduğu tespit edildi (p
Back to the Leisure: Covid Scene vs. the Post-Covid Era in Leisure Activity Participation
Authors: YUMUK Elvan Deniz , SATILMIŞ Sinan Erdem , GÜNGÖRMÜŞ Hamdi Alper
Published: June 2023

Aim: Based on the research articles published in the literature on the effects of COVID-19, this study aims to present a suggestion for the behaviors that are predicted to occur in terms of recreational activities when the pandemic process ends.

Method: From this point of view, a descriptive search was made in the literature according to the criteria determined by the researchers. As a result of the descriptive search, 21 articles suitable for the criteria were accessed. Emphasis has been placed on including the concepts of COVID-19, leisure time, recreation and physical activity as keywords in the articles.

Findings: When the articles were examined, it was seen that the inability of individuals to efficiently manage the increase in leisure time due to their lockdown during the isolation process will create a need for leisure time after the lockdown process.

Conclusion: It has been concluded that facilities and recreation leaders should be ready to meet the potential need in order to effectively manage recreational activities after the pandemic process, to realize appropriate orientation to activities and to produce free time programs for the needs of individuals.
Hegemonik Erkeklik ve Medya: Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz
Authors: DEMİR Yavuz , ÖZTÜRK Muammer
Published: June 2023

Hegemonik erkeklik, toplum içerisinde genel bir ifadeyle eşit olmayan cinsiyet ilişkilerinin sürdürülmesini ifade etmektedir. Hegemonik erkekliğin özellikle medya araçları ile olan ilişkisi hem yapısal hem de üretilen ürünler aracılığıyla toplum içerisinde meşruiyet kazanmasına ve fikirlerin benimsetilmesine yardımcı olmaktadır. Hegemonik erkeklik kavramının düşünsel temellerinin atılmasıyla birlikte 1991 yılından itibaren hegemonik erkeklik ve medya arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen çalışmalar yapılmaya başlamıştır. Bu çalışma da “hegemonik erkeklik ve medya” ile ilgili yapılmış ve alanın önde gelen dergilerinde yayımlanmış araştırma makalelerinin bibliyometrik yöntemle incelenmesi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada Web of Science veri tabanında yer alan 339 araştırma makalesi incelenmiştir. İncelenen çalışmaların bibliyometrik verileri VOSviewer programı aracılığıyla ağ haritaları görselleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, bu alanda en fazla yayına sahip ülkenin ABD olduğu, en fazla yayına sahip üniversitenin ise Witwatersrand Üniversitesi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Hegemonik erkeklik ve medya arasındaki ilişkiyi en fazla (n=5) inceleyen araştırmacı Edward M. Kian olurken, bu alanda en fazla (n=30) makale yayımlayan derginin ise Men and Masculinities olduğu belirlenmiştir. Diğer taraftan çalışmalarda kullanılan ortak anahtar kelime analizine bakıldığında, hegemonik erkeklik ve medya çalışmalarında en az dijital şiddet ve uluslararası reklamcılık kavramları kullanılmıştır.
Kamusal Alanın Dönüşümü Bağlamında Dijital Platformlarda Kadın Hareketleri
Authors: ACİYAN Elif Pınar , KARADUMAN Murad
Published: June 2023

Birbirleriyle bağlantısız ama genellikle benzer ilgi odaklarına sahip çok sayıda insanın bir araya gelerek çeşitli ilişkilerde bulunduğu topluluklar kitleleri oluşturmaktadır. Geçmişten günümüze kadar kitlelerin çok farklı şekillerde bir araya geldikleri görülmektedir. Bu bir aradalık bazen bir yenilik, bazen bir değişim veya düzen kurma amacıyla oluşmaktadır. Özellikle 19. yüzyılda bireylerin fikir paylaşmak, sohbet etmek, değişim yaratmak için toplandığı yer kamusal alanlardı. Çağlar geçtikçe kamusal alanlar üzerinde bir araya gelen bireyler, teknolojinin gelişimi ile birlikte dijital ortamlar üzerinde de hareketlilik sağlamaya başlamışlardır. Özellikle sosyal medya platformlarının ortaya çıkması, toplumsal hareketliliğin bu ortamlarda kendine yer edinmesini sağlamıştır. Bu toplumsal hareketliliğin bir boyutunu da kadın hareketleri oluşturmaktadır. Kadınların kendi hakları için mücadeleleri, 1700’lü yıllara dayansa da bu mücadelenin evrenselliği ve görünürlüğü için teknolojiye bakmak yeterlidir. İşte bu çalışma, geçmiş ile şimdi arasındaki kadın hareketlerinin bağını kurarak evrensel bir kadın hareketinin kamusal alan izdüşümüne odaklanmaktadır. Çalışma, geçmişten günümüze kamusal alan ve kadın hareketlerinin literatürünü tarayarak ve bir araya getirerek özellikle bu iki kavramın dijital platformlardaki değişimini yansıtmayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın sonucunda, kamusal alanın teknoloji temelli dönüşümünün kadın hareketlerini küresel alanda etkilediği bulgulanmıştır.
A Memoir of an Other
Authors:   University of West Florida, Philen Robert
Published: June 2023

I am the literary executor for my late partner, the prolific poet and essayist Reginald Shepherd. Shepherd often spoke of writing a memoir but never had the chance to do so before his death. However, the essays he wrote, his poetry, his correspondences, and other writings contain many, many fragments of memoiristic material in his voice. I am in the process of assembling these fragments into his posthumous memoir, and the project bears a strong relationship to the long tradition of ethnographic biographies, as well as being a strong example of bricolage and mythic thinking. Here, I will reflect on the relationships I am encountering between memoir, myth, and ethnography as I construct/assemble this book.
A World of Difference: Unity and Differentiation Among Ceramicists in Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru
Authors:   Vanderbilt University, Vogt Jennifer
Published: June 2023

This chapter analyzes local notions of authenticity drawing on ethnographic data collected during thirteen months of fieldwork in the rural village of Quinua, Peru. The author highlights how local ceramic artisans conceived of authenticity, which, it is argued, is encapsulated by local terms and material practices surrounding the concept of artesano verdadero. Artisans in Quinua share, borrow, and even “steal” designs from others. Within this context, artisans persistently evaluated each other based on these practices. Ultimately, the narratives artisans tell themselves and others about who they are, and are not, as artisans, thereby put forth claims about who counts and who does not as an artisan. This chapter shows that to be a “true” and thus successful artisan, one must strike a delicate balance of maintaining control over his or her craft and cultural heritage while engaging fickle markets.
Impact of phacoemulsification on posterior vitreous detachment formation in eyes with vitreomacular traction
Authors: Tieger Marisa G. , Vavvas Demetrios G.
Published: June 2023

PurposeTo investigate the impact of phacoemulsification on posterior vitreous detachment formation in eyes with vitreomacular traction (VMT) with or without macular holes.
MethodsA retrospective search of the medical records was conducted to identify patients with VMT who underwent cataract surgery at Mass Eye and Ear from 2016 to 2021. Patient demographics, ocular comorbidities, and clinical characteristics were extracted from the record, and optical coherence tomography images were assessed to confirm VMT and the presence of a lamellar or full-thickness macular hole (FMTH). Patients who underwent vitrectomy prior to cataract surgery were excluded.
ResultsA total of 22 patients (15 women [68%]) met inclusion criteria (average age, 71 years). Fifteen eyes had an associated epiretinal membrane (63%), 7 had a lamellar hole (29%), and 8 had an FTMH (33%). Epiretinal membrane was present in 3 of 7 eyes with lamellar holes (43%) and 4 of 8 with a FTMH (50%). No eyes developed a complete posterior vitreous detachment following phacoemulsification. In 2 cases, there was progression of the macular hole stage following phacoemulsification. Ten eyes underwent subsequent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). There was no statistically significant difference in visual acuity between eyes pre- and post-phacoemulsification; however, there was a statistically significant improvement in visual acuity pre- and post-PPV.
ConclusionsUnlike other studies, in this case series of 24 eyes with VMT or VMT with holes, no cases of full posterior vitreous detachment occurred following unremarkable phacoemulsification or YAG capsulotomy.
Yetişkinlerde Uçuş Kaygısına Yönelik Bir İnceleme: Kaygı Duyarlılığı, Belirsizliğe Tahammülsüzlük, Kontrol Odağı ve Üstbilişin Rolü
Authors: YILMAZ HALICI Özlem , ARIKAN Selma
Published: June 2023

Uçuş kaygısı, geçmiş deneyimler ve öğrenme, kişilik ve bilişsel özellikler ile ilişkili farklı faktörlerle bağlantılı olarak deneyimlenebilmektedir. Uluslararası çalışmaların çeşitliliğine rağmen, Türkçe alanyazında bu konuya yönelik çalışmaların kısıtlı oluşu dikkat çekmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, uçuş kaygısının kaygı duyarlılığı, belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük, kontrol odağı ve üstbiliş ile ilişkilerinin Türk toplumu örnekleminde incelenmesidir. Çalışmaya 18-73 yaş arası (Ort. = 35, SS = 11.23) 887 kişi (%63 kadın) katılmıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak Sosyodemografik Bilgi Formu, Anksiyete Duyarlılığı İndeksi-3, Belirsizliğe Tahammülsüzlük Ölçeği, Kontrol Odağı Ölçeği, Üstbilişler Ölçeği-30, Uçuş Kaygısı Durumları Anketi ve Uçuş Kaygısı Tarzı Anketi kullanılmıştır. Kaygı duyarlılığı, belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük, dış kontrol odağı ve üstbilişin uçuş kaygısı durumları, uçuş kaygısı tarzı-bedensel ve bilişsel belirtiler ile pozitif yönde ilişkili olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, bu değişkenler uçuş kaygısı durumları, uçuş kaygısı tarzı-bedensel ve bilişsel belirtileri ayrı ayrı yordamaktadır. Model analizlerinde kaygı duyarlılığı ile uçuş kaygısı tarzı-bedensel belirtiler arasındaki ilişkide kontrol odağının düzenleyici rolü olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, kaygı duyarlılığı ve belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlüğün uçuş kaygısı durumları ve uçuş kaygısı tarzı-bilişsel belirtiler ile olan ilişkilerinde üstbilişin aracı rolü olduğu bulunmuştur. Sonuç olarak, uçuş kaygısı yaşayan kişilere yönelik değerlendirme ve müdahalelerde kaygı duyarlılığı, belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük, kontrol odağı ve üstbiliş özelliklerine yer verilmesinin önemli olacağı düşünülmektedir.
Tribalism in American Politics: Are Partisans Guilty of Double Standards?
Authors: Bernstein Michael H. , Zambrotta Nicholas S. , Martin Scott D. , Micalizzi Lauren
Published: June 2023

Political tribalism has increased dramatically in recent years. We explored partisan double-standards of Democratic and Republican voters across both hypothetical and real-world scenarios. In Study 1, participants rated the perceived legitimacy of election outcomes in response to hypothetical and ambiguous results from the 2020 presidential election. In Study 2 Part 1, college students and Amazon Turk volunteers rated their support of real-world presidential policies and actions. All policies/actions were attributed to Trump or Obama though they actually occurred under both presidents. In Study 2 Part 2, participants rated how bigoted various statements were; we manipulated who the utterances were attributed to (Trump v. Bill Clinton or Trump v. Martin Luther King [MLK]). Generally, Republican ratings were more favorable when statements were attributed to Trump vs. Democratic leaders while the opposite is true of Democrats. Crucially, these biases exist when evaluating identical information. Republicans and Democrats had a very small and very large tendency, respectively, to view statements as more bigoted under Trump vs. MLK. To the degree that this study can answer the question about which side is more guilty of double-standards, our results provide tentative evidence that this occurs under Democrats more than Republicans, though this overall difference may obscure important moderators. Our data provide evidence for tribal loyalty which may have significant social and political ramifications.