bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF DIABETES DISTRESS AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM) WITH INSULIN THERAPY IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE
Authors: Yahya Nur Shawaniza , Abdul Mulud Zamzaliza , Che Daud Ahmad Zamir
Published: April 2024

Individuals with diabetes mellitus experience psychological issues associated with their disease and involve multiple states related to diabetes management. Insulin distress is a significant contributor to diabetes distress. The objective of this study is to identify the prevalence and determinants of diabetes distress among type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) with insulin therapy in the setting of primary health care. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 1st August 2022 to 30th December 2022 at Sungai Buloh Health Clinic, Selangor, Malaysia. 300 T2DM with insulin therapy were recruited and screened for diabetes distress status. Their sociodemographic and relevant medical profiles were recorded, and the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) was used to measure diabetes distress. Results: Diabetes distress was prevalent among insulin respondents at a rate of 24.3%, with 13.2% of patients experiencing emotion-related distress, 7.7% experiencing regimen-related distress, 2.3% experiencing interpersonal-related distress, and 1.1% experiencing physician-related diabetes distress.The significant determinants for diabetes distress among diabetic cases were education with (OR = 0.248, 95% CI: 0.116-2.101), diabetes duration (OR = 0.415, 95% CI: 0.235- 0.735), exercises (OR = 17.91, 95% CI: 2.337-137.32), FBS (OR = 0.517, 95% CI: 0.283- 0.945), HbA1c (OR = 2.774, 95% CI: 1.249-6.159).Conclusion: The present study shows that diabetes distress prevalence is present among T2DM with insulin therapy. Then, suggested components of diabetes distress should be implemented as screening strategies among T2DM with insulin therapy to prevent the late detection of psychiatric disorders. The study highlights comprehensive planning, holistic collaboration, and integrated strategies to improve patient adherence and health outcomes.
CORRELATION BETWEEN JOB SATISFACTION AND MOTIVATION, COMMITMENT, AND PERFORMANCE AND AMONG NURSES IN HOSPITAL SULTANAH BAHIYAH, KEDAH
Authors: Hussain Anita , Sh Abdullah Sharifah Shafinaz , Zhao Jiaqi
Published: April 2024

This study was conducted to examine the correlation between job satisfaction with performance, commitment, and motivation among nurses at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah, Malaysia. A cross-sectional study involving nurses was conducted via an online survey using a questionnaire adapted from the Index of Work Satisfaction (IWS). 310 nurses participated in the survey with the majority of them having more than 10 years of working experience in the shifting job. Further analysis showed that there is a significant correlation between job satisfaction and performance (r-value = 0.598, P < 0.001), commitment (r-value = 0.540, P < 0.001), and motivation (r-value = 0.452, P < 0.001). Job satisfaction is significantly correlated to employee performance, commitment, and motivation in the organization. This research also gives insight into how to improve the overall job and create a better job perception.
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ON ELECTROCARDIOGRAM INTERPRETATION AMONG NURSES AT NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE
Authors: Jamanhari Nor Atiqah , Sh Abdullah Sharifah Shafinaz , Hussain Anita , Liang Facun
Published: April 2024

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the top killer globally, including in Malaysia. Patients with symptoms of chest pain are recommended to get an electrocardiogram immediately, in less than 10 minutes, to detect necrosis of heart tissue due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This cross-sectional study conducted among nurses at the National Heart Institute (NHI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was aimed to identify the level of knowledge and practice of ECG interpretation among nurses at NHI. This current study used convenient sampling and involved 255 participants. Overall, 239 participants (93.7%) have good ECG interpretation knowledge and 88.2% (n = 225) have good practice on ECG. There was an association between the level of knowledge and practice regarding ECG readings (p = 0.01). In conclusion, the level of knowledge and practice among nurses in NIH was considered good.
HANDWRITING ASSESSMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AGE RANGE (4- 12 YEARS OLD): A SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Mhd Zain Nur Anis Zarifah , Abdul Razak Nurul Izzah , Dahlan Akehsan , Ghazali Masuri Mohd , Mohd Poot Erna Faryza , Azman Nur Atiqah , Nurhidayah Ninik , Mujahid Hamidhan Hafidin , Hamdan Nurul Athirah
Published: April 2024

This scoping review aims to explore the existing literature on handwriting assessment in children with developmental disabilities compared to typically developing children, using the Handwriting Frame of References (FOR) as a framework. The study follows the PRISMA-Scoping Review guidelines and retrieves evidence published between 2011 and July 2021 from four databases, including EBSCO, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. The selected articles are evaluated using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT) for quality, and 30 articles are ultimately included in the study, with CCAT scores ranging from 58% to 88%. The study finds that only three out of the fifteen handwriting assessments align with the handwriting FOR. The selected articles are categorized based on the Handwriting FOR’s domain for handwriting performance. The findings reveal that further research is needed to explore the impact of environmental factors on handwriting performance in children. Despite the limitations of this study, such as the restricted search criteria and the use of only one FOR, it provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on handwriting assessment in children with developmental disabilities compared to typically developing children. This review highlights the need for standardized handwriting assessments that are in line with the handwriting FOR and suggests that the assessment of environmental factors should be considered when evaluating handwriting performance in children.
Under the spotlight: How media coverage impacts shareholder activism campaigns
Authors: Young Glen M.
Published: April 2024

This study provides novel evidence on the strategic role of media coverage in influencing shareholder activism campaigns. Analyzing a comprehensive dataset of activist interventions from 2000–2014, we find activists strategically target firms with high levels of recent business press coverage, especially negative coverage. These findings support theoretical predictions that activists prefer transparent, poorly performing firms. We also find a positive association between pre intervention press coverage and the likelihood an activism campaign receives coverage. This “sticky” media coverage effect suggests activists target visible firms to increase campaign exposure. Finally, using propensity score matching and regression analysis, we show activist campaigns receiving press coverage have significantly higher announcement returns, underscoring a key benefit of media coverage for activists. Overall, our results highlight the important interplay between media coverage, shareholder activists, and capital markets. The findings should interest managers seeking to assess activism risk and activists aiming to maximize campaign impact.
Absence is a Space of Confinement
Authors: Cristiana de Marchi
Published: April 2024

PhD project: Casting a shadow. On disappearance, emptiness and the haunting power of absence, Supervisor: Judith Eisler

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Sound Rides. A Manifestation of a collective cycling Body of Sound
Authors: Conny Zenk
Published: April 2024

PhD project: RAD Performance – Driving Voices of Resistance, Supervisor: Ruth Schnell

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Queer Ancestral Mythologies
Authors: Corç George Demir
Published: April 2024

PhD project: Ancestral Junctures: on the expansion of ancestral mythologies, Supervisor: Hans Schabus

Envelope is a publication of the PhD in Art programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Video Human Action Recognition by the Fusion of Significant Motion and Coarse-fine Temporal Granularity Features
Authors: Cao Hanhua
Published: April 2024

Video human action recognition is an important academic issue, and due
to the challenges involved in the problem, such as complex scenes, large
changes in spatial scale, and irregular deformation of the identified
targets, the algorithm generally has some shortcomings such as large
parameter quantities and high computational costs. This paper proposes a
new computing framework based on lightweight deep learning models, using
time-domain Fourier transform to generate motion salience maps to
highlight human motion areas in feature extraction in which video
intrasegment and inter-segment Feature differences at different time
scales are used to obtain action information at different time
granularity, to conduct more accurate action model of the human action
with varying spatio-temporal scales. Additionally, an action excitation
method based on the deformable convolution is proposed to solve problems
of irregular deformation, spatial multi-scale changes, and the loss of
underlying information as the network depth increases. Data experiments
are proposed to verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm in
terms of computational efficiency and accuracy.
Soil Moisture Memory: State-of-the-art and the way forward
Authors: Rahmati Mehdi , Amelung Wulf , Brogi Cosimo , Dari Jacopo , Flammini Alessia , Bogena Heye , Brocca Luca , Chen Hao , Groh Jannis , Koster Randal D. , McColl Kaighin A , Carsten Montzka , Moradi Shirin , Rahi Arash , S. Farnaz Sharghi , Vereecken Harry
Published: April 2024

Here, we review in depth how soils can remember moisture anomalies
across spatial and temporal scales, embedded in the concept of soil
moisture memory (SMM), and we explain the mechanisms and factors that
initiate and control SMM. Specifically, we explore external and internal
drivers that affect SMM, including extremes, atmospheric variables,
anthropogenic activities, soil and vegetation properties, soil
hydrologic processes, and groundwater dynamics. We analyze how SMM
considerations should affect sampling frequency and data source
collection. We discuss the impact of SMM on weather variability, land
surface energy balance, extreme events (drought, wildfire, and flood),
water use efficiency, and biogeochemical cycles. We also discuss the
effects of SMM on various land surface processes, focusing on the
coupling between soil moisture, water and energy balance, vegetation
dynamics, and feedback on the atmosphere. We address the spatiotemporal
variability of SMM and how it is affected by seasonal variation,
location, and soil depth. Regarding the representation and integration
of SMM in land surface models, we provide insights on how to improve
predictions and parameterizations in LSMs and address model complexity
issues. The possible use of satellite observations for identifying and
quantifying SMM is also explored, emphasizing the need for greater
temporal frequency, spatial resolution, and coverage of measurements. We
provide guidance for further research and practical applications by
providing a comprehensive definition of SMM, considering its
multifaceted perspective.
Precipitation over a wide range of climates simulated with comprehensive GCMs
Authors: Bonan David , Schneider Tapio , Zhu Jiang
Published: April 2024

Idealized general circulation models (GCMs) suggest global-mean
precipitation ceases to increase with warming in hot climates. However,
it is unclear if this occurs in more comprehensive GCMs. Here, we
examine precipitation over a wide range of climates simulated with
comprehensive GCMs. We find that in the Community Atmosphere Model,
global-mean precipitation increases approximately linearly with
global-mean surface temperatures up to about 330~K,
where it peaks at
5~mm~day$^{-1}$. Beyond
330~K, global-mean precipitation decreases substantially
despite increasing surface temperatures. This occurs because of
increased atmospheric shortwave absorption from water vapor, which
limits shortwave radiation available for surface evaporation.
Precipitation decreases in the tropics and subtropics, but continues to
increase in the extratropics due to increased poleward moisture
transport. Precipitable water increases everywhere, resulting in longer
water-vapor residence times and implying more episodic precipitation.
Other GCMs indicate global-mean precipitation might exhibit a smaller
maximum rate and begin to decrease at lower surface temperatures.
Exploring factors influencing attitudes towards COVID-19 prevention measures and compliance with behavioral guidelines
Authors: Kelly Savannah , Khang Hyoungkoo
Published: April 2024

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of how individual traits, political ideologies, and media perceptions influence attitudes and behaviors toward COVID-19 prevention measures. It highlights the significant positive impact of individual-level collectivism and uncertainty avoidance on adherence to these measures, emphasizing the effectiveness of public health communications that resonate with collectivist values and offer clear, structured guidance. The research also reveals a negative correlation between conservative political ideology and compliance with COVID-19 prevention, suggesting that political affiliations significantly shape public health responses. Additionally, the study examines the role of media, showing that favorable views towards traditional media correlate with better compliance. These findings underline the importance of tailored health communication strategies that consider psychological, social, and political factors. This study also points to the necessity for further research to explore these dynamics more deeply across different cultural contexts, enhancing the efficacy of global public health initiatives.
Foundations of Creative Democracies
Authors: J Agusti Cullell
Published: April 2024

I refer to the social embodiment of creative intelligence as creative democracies. Today’s world pose great challenges and serious threats to human life and cannot be faced by just having new ideas or more knowledge and thoughts. Today’s world requires the power to face the unknown, a key feature of intelligence. Hence the urgent need of societies to mutate into creative democracies. We need to begin with a strong base. We need an understanding and development of human life from its foundations and the simplicity of its origin in the creative freedom of reality and its intra-active intelligence, the power of all humans in our global world to meet and share meaning and interests. This essaysuccinctly highlights their foundations, prefaced by three cautionary reflections.
Children’s fitness, physical activity and motor competency; before, during and in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   , Richards Amie
Published: April 2024

Children do not engage in sufficient amounts physical activity, to promote fitness and motor competence, which is essential for children’s health, growth, and development. More evidence is required on physical activity levels, associations between motor competencies and fitness, and perhaps most importantly, the potential long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The overarching aim of this research was to investigate children’s physical activity, fitness, and motor competence. Given the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented impact that had on individual behaviours whilst this project was ongoing, this research also investigated the impact of this onphysical activity levels in children before, during and in the recovery from the pandemic.Study one synthesised pre-pandemic data to produce the Active Healthy Kids Wales 2021 Report Card. The results highlighted that 8/11 grades remained the same or decreased between 2016 and 2018. For deeper insight the second investigation found that physical fitness was associated with swimming and cycling competencies after accounting for age, body mass index, deprivation, gender, and sports club attendance and our third study, revealed a significant inequality in motor competence between children with and without additional learning needs.The natural experiment that occurred through COVID-19 allowed for the fourth piece of empirical work to use a qualitative approach to explore parents and children’s perceptions of children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviours within the home during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results revealed a decrease in the children’s physical activity and an increase in sedentary behaviour; with barriers to physical activity including home-schooling and access to media equipment and facilitators including siblings and outside space. As an extension to study 4, the final study explored changes in children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour at three time points throughout the pandemic. Reductions in children’s autonomy and relatedness during the lockdown restrictions led to decreases in physical activity and increases in sedentary time, some of which remained low when restrictions were eased.This novel body of research reiterates children’s low levels of physical activity while noting the importance of swimming and cycling competencies for fitness. Moreover, children’s activity remains below pre-COVID levels and public health messages for parents and teachers are imperative for children’s healthy development and wellbeing. There remains a need for additional nationwide mixed-methodology research into these levels and attributes of children’s physical activity.
Research on early fault detection method for a new distribution system based on automatic arc power
Authors: Wang L. , Chen X. , Zhao Y. , Yang J. , Zou H.
Published: April 2024

The assimilation of copious renewable energy sources into contemporary distribution systems has markedly transmuted fault dynamics, engendering fluctuating operational states and curtailed short-circuit currents. Consequently, incipient arc faults may herald imminent system short-circuits, obviating the complexities associated with the new distribution system's disconnection by facilitating their precocious detection. A quantitative analytical paradigm has been contrived for the nascent fault current and temperature, while theoretical scrutiny elucidates the impediments to dependable detection predicated solely on current or temperature metrics. An innovative detection methodology, amalgamating current and temperature readings and leveraging arc power as a composite indicator, has been advanced. This proposed mechanism synergizes the alacrity of the electrical signal—specifically, the zero-sequence current—with the heightened sensitivity and dependability of the thermal signal—temperature—thereby surpassing the reliability of extant approaches. The efficacy of this method has been corroborated through PSCAD simulations, empirical field data, and controlled laboratory fault experimentation.
Adaptation of the Environmental Worry Index into Turkish: A Validity and Reliability Study on Teacher Candidates
Authors: İlhan Mustafa , Gezer Melehat , Şahin Melek Gülşah
Published: April 2024

Purpose: In the present research, it was aimed to adapt the Environmental Worry Index (EWI) developed by Oguntayo et al. (2023) into Turkish.
Methodology: The study was conducted with the participation of 508 teacher candidates. Exploratory graph analysis (EGA), exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed for the validity studies. The reliability of the measurements collected via the Turkish form of the scale was examined via the Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient. Corrected item total correlations were calculated for item discrimination, and Ferguson Delta was computed to provide a discrimination index for the entire scale.
Findings: The EGA outputs and the results of parallel analysis run within the scope of EFA revealed a single-factor structure unlike the two-dimensional original form of the scale. In EFA, the variance explained for the single-factor solution was determined as 45.80% and the factor loadings ranged between .44 and .80. The CFA results showed that the fit indices for the unidimensional model were within the recommended limits and the factor loadings of the items varied between .41 and .71. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was estimated as .84 and corrected item total correlations ranged between .36 and .62. The Ferguson’s delta statistic, on the other hand, was found to be .95.
Highlights: The results obtained provide evidence that the measurements collected through the Turkish form of the EWI have adequate psychometric properties.
Bioremoval and Resistance of Some Heavy Metals by Bacterial Isolates from the Sediments of the Diyala River
Authors: Mijbas Younis A.G. , Fayidh Mohammed A. , Al-Khafaji Raad M. N.
Published: April 2024

Background:Heavy metals are pollutants that do not decompose, but enter the food chain, and thus form toxic compounds that have a harmful effect on biological functions. There are an unlimited number of organisms in various environments, including bacteria, that are able to degrade and reduce the high levels of many pollutants, most of which have not been as important to researchers as they are interested in pathological microorganisms. Objective: This research sheds light on a number of bacterial isolates that were isolated and identified, one of which showed its high ability to grow in culture environments with high concentrations of heavy metals. Materials and Methods: Twelve sediment samples were collected from the Diyala River within the boundaries of the study area, which included four main sites. Fifteen bacterial isolates capable of resisting heavy metals were recognized at a concentration of (50 mg / L), and then five isolates were selected as the best isolates to grow and resistance of cobalt between (400-750 mg/L), chromium between (1600-2600 mg/L), nickel between (1200-1600 mg/L) and lead between  (1200 - 2200 mg/liter). One of these isolates, (iso 4) showed a high ability to remove heavy metals (chromium, cobalt, nickel, and lead) after the test, with concentrations of (25, 50, and 100 mg/L), and the removal rate for 5 days of chromium was (36, 55, 68, 73 and 77%) respectively, and the removal rate of cobalt was (22, 34, 44, 54 and 59%) and the removal rate of nickel was (23, 40, 56, 68 and 80%) and the removal rate for lead is (58, 68, 74, 80 and 86%). The same isolate also showed high efficiency in removing lead due to the ability to resist high concentrations with a 100% percentage of lead removal at a concentration of 25 mg/L from the first day until the fifth day. The biochemical diagnosis of the selected bacterial isolates was adopted and the diagnosis was made using the VITEK-2 system for isolate No. 4, as the results showed that it belongs to the genus Klebsiella pneumonia. Conclusions: These environmental isolates can be applied in many bioremediations techniques to remove many toxic compounds cheaply and safely.
Spiritual Practices of Modern Youth: Sociological Analysis
Authors:   Astrakhan State Technical University, Diakova Vera V. , Kargopolova Ekaterina V. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Belyaeva Nataliya S. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Pavlova Аrina S. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Published: April 2024

Spiritual practices are one of the promising and underdeveloped areas of sociological analysis, which at the current stage of development of Russian society is becoming especially relevant as a topic of public discus-sions and scientific research. The article presents the results of the initiative survey conducted among young people living in Moscow. The main categories of spiritual practices are identified: those implying direct and timely impact on the human body, practices of spiritual development and self-education, practices of social interaction. Their demand among young people was determined. To improve their spiritual world, young peo-ple most often use the following methods: hobbies, contemplation of the beauty of the world, introspection and broadening of their horizons. The overwhelming majority of respondents connect spiritual development directly with doing something they love. It is noteworthy that for half of the respondents the most frequently used form of spiritual practice is helping people around them. Body-related practices are inferior to other spiritual activi-ties. The results of federal surveys and the experience of theoretical and methodological research of these cat-egories are presented.
On the Issue of the Emergence and Expansion of Social Networks of Chinese Border Traders: The Cases of Heihe and Blagoveshchensk
Authors:   University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Xuantong Lu
Published: April 2024

This article examines the stages, characteristics and influence of the social networks constructed by Chinese border traders in Heihe and Blagoveshchensk. In the early stages of business, Chinese traders can quickly and easily obtain capital, information, market and technologies with the help of their relatives or home fellows. However, in order to pursue longer-term business development and expand the Russian market, they later build more open, flexible, and heterogeneous social relationships based on economic rationality, especially expanding cross-border social networks with the Russian partners. With the increasingly close cooperation be-tween the border people of the two countries, the prosperity and stability of the border between the two coun-tries have been effectively guaranteed, and the social basis of Sino-Russian relations has become more solid.
Consumer Behavior of Russian Youth in the Context of Sanctions
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Makhamatova Saida T.
Published: April 2024

The article delves into the phenomenon of consumer behavior of young people in the context of a new eco-nomic reality formed by the introduction of several packages of economic sanctions and a number of related adverse factors which form a new way of thinking among young people, which directly affects consumer be-havior, and therefore it is important for manufacturers to take into account these changes. The author analyzes approaches to the study of consumer behavior from the point of view of economic theory, sociology and psy-chology. The features of youth as a specific socio-demographic group are considered. The results of sociologi-cal and marketing research are presented as an evidence base. Conclusions are drawn about the continuing strategy of rational consumption, the growing share of online purchases, the increasing role of market places, the demand of young people for eco-friendly products and ethical brands based on the principle of “healthy for me and for the environment”.
International Legal Basis of Cooperation between Azerbaijan and the EU in the Field of Energy Transit
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs  of the Russian Federation, Mammadov Latif R.
Published: April 2024

The aim of the article is to analyze the legal basis of the relationship between the EU and Azerbaijan in the en-ergy sector, namely in the field of oil and gas transit. The relevance of the topic is due to the changing geopolit-ical situation in the world, especially in Europe, where EU member states have begun the process of diversify-ing natural gas import routes bypassing Russia. For many years, the EU, attaching special importance to coop-eration with the states of the Caspian region, has proposed the implementation of projects with the participation of the Caspian states, such as the Nabucco project and the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline. Particular importance was attached to cooperation with Azerbaijan, and in recent years this cooperation has been further strength-ened, and the state has become an important energy partner of the EU. The subject of the study is bilateral agreements, memorandums and other international legal acts adopted by the parties since the restoration of Azerbaijan’s independence. The methodological basis of the study was the following theoretical methods of cognition: analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, analogy, as well as special methods of cognition of legal phenomena and processes: comparative legal and formal legal. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the analysis of the international legal basis of energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and the EU and the identifi-cation of its peculiarities. The author comes to the conclusion that all agreements pertaining to energy coopera-tion between the mentioned actors have a framework nature, necessitating elaboration and development in separate agreements. Additionally, it is advisable for the future to sign a document reflecting the current and common goals and issues of the EU and Azerbaijan. While existing agreements provide a framework for col-laboration, they require detailed elaboration in specific agreements to address evolving challenges. A prospec-tive document reflecting shared objectives and challenges between the EU and Azerbaijan would further en-hance bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
Legal Guarantees of Realization of the Principle of Equality of Citizens before the Law and the Court in Criminal Proceedings of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Dostoevsky Omsk State University (OmSU), Khlyzov Ivan S.
Published: April 2024

The article delves into the analysis of the constitutional principle of equality of all before the law and the court. The relevance of this topic is due to the problem of contradictions that have arisen between the normative and law enforcement position in implementing the principle of equality. In this regard, the author considers it para-mount to address the issue of creating special guarantees that ensure the foundational idea of equality for all before the law and court. It seems that the development of a system of guarantees for the implementation of the analyzed constitutional principle in the provisions of the current Criminal Procedural Legislation of the Rus-sian Federation will serve as a support for ensuring access to justice in criminal cases. It’s worth mentioning that the principle under consideration was reflected and actively applied in ensuring the rights of participants in criminal proceedings, according to the edition of the Criminal Procedure Code of the RSFSR. The author exam-ines various approaches to formulating the definition of “guarantees” in terms of implementing the researched principle and provides recommendations to eliminate the existing contradiction between legislation and prac-tice.
Conceptualization of Negative Identity Phenomena
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Tupikova Vera A. , Masyuk Yulia S. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Smirnova Evgenia A. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Published: April 2024

This article provides a systematic analysis of research devoted to the study of various aspects of social identity in order to determine the theoretical framework for studying the phenomenon of negative identity within the framework of sociology. The following theories are considered: social identity, realistic conflict of identity uncer-tainty. The theory of social identity constitutes a conceptual model elucidating how individuals define their iden-tities through affiliation with social groups, emphasizing the significance of social categories and stereotypes in identity formation. The theory of realistic conflict offers an approach to analyzing conflicts based on the prem-ise that they arise from struggles for material, “realistic” values and resources, even when groups are nominally divided. The theory of identity uncertainty, in turn, focuses on situations wherein individuals encounter difficul-ties in defining their identities, encompassing the concept of “entitativeness” within its scope. In synthesizing these theoretical perspectives, this article offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the multifacet-ed nature of negative identity within sociological discourse. By elucidating the underlying mechanisms and contextual factors shaping negative identity formation, scholars can advance theoretical and empirical inquiries into this complex phenomenon.
Predicting Social Change Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Rafikova Ksenia F.
Published: April 2024

This study is devoted to analyzing the capabilities of machine learning algorithms in the context of predicting social change. The main objective of the work is to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of various machine learning models, including artificial neural networks, decision trees and clustering methods, for analyzing so-cial data and predicting relevant trends. The research methodology includes data collection and preprocessing, training models based on selected algorithms, and evaluating their performance using standard metrics such as accuracy, completeness, and F1-measure. The results demonstrate that the application of machine learning can not only identify current social trends, but also predict future social changes with reasonable probability. The paper also discusses potential limitations related to data availability and quality, as well as ethical consid-erations for the use of algorithmic methods in the social sciences. It concludes by suggesting directions for fur-ther research, including improving the interpretability of models and enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration to better understand social processes.
In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Linseed Oil as Bio-Based Plasticiser in Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Denture Base Material
Authors:   Centre of Studies for Restorative, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Abdullah Zawawi Nadiyah , Abdul Ghani Hazlina ,   Centre of Studies for Restorative, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Raja Awang Raja Azman ,   Periodontics Unit, Pusat Pengajian Sains Pergigian, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kesihatan, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Nik Ibrahim Nik Noor Idayu ,   Polymer Composite Technology Group, Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Hazwani Farrah ,   Centre of Studies for Restorative, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor
Published: April 2024

Objectives: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a polymer that is vastly utilised as denture base material. Previously synthetic plasticiser like Dibutyl phthalate was previously used in the PMMA. However, there are reports of ester leaching causing intraoral toxicity. Thus, bringing the awareness about organic plasticiser usage, like linseed oil. This study aims to evaluate the cytotoxicity of linseed oil to ensure its safety to be used as the natural-based plasticiser in PMMA as denture base material. Materials and Methods: The cytotoxicity of linseed oil was evaluated by culturing Human Gingival Fibroblast cells with 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10% linseed oil for 24, 48, and 72 hours. The WST-1 assay was then used to evaluate cell viability, with cell quantification performed using a spectrophotometer at a wavelength range of 420-480nm. An unpaired t-test was used to analyse all parameters' quantitative cell viability data. Results: The WST-1 Assay demonstrated that linseed oil exhibited greater than 95% cell viability at all doses and incubation durations, indicating biocompatibility. At 72 hours of incubation, there are statistically significant differences between the cells incubated in the Linseed Oil as compared to Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), which acts as a positive control. Conclusions: The study proves that linseed oil is non-cytotoxic with the Human Gingival Fibroblast cells and safe to use when incorporated later in the PMMA as denture base material.
EDUKASI	DAN PEMBENTUKAN KADER PEDULI KESEHATAN KULIT DI PESANTREN BANI HUSEN – KABUPATEN PANGANDARAN
Authors: Sujatmiko Budi , Fauzan Nabil Muhammad , Basyirasaniyanti Belgia , Tyas Anggaeni Trianing , Prima Mulya Adelse
Published: April 2024

Pesantren adalah salah satu unit pendidikan berbasis agama yang cukup populer di Indonesia. Berbeda dengan sistem pendidikan formal umumnya, pesantren mengharuskan para peserta didiknya untuk tinggal di lingkungan sekolah. Mereka melakukan kegiatan pendidikan dan kegiatan keagamaan bersama-sama dalam kelompok besar.  Situasi ini memungkinkan penyakit infeksi mudah menular pada para peserta didik salah satu contoh yang biasa terjadi adalah infeksi penyakit kulit seperti scabies. Pesantren Bani Husen sebagai salah satu Pesantren popular di Pangandaran juga memiliki permasalahan yang serupa dengan pesantren lain pada umumnya. Selain itu, intervensi kesehatan pada komunitas pesantren masih jarang dilakukan. Oleh karena itu tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) bermaksud untuk melakukan edukasi dan pembentukan kader kesehatan peduli penyakit kulit “scabies” pada pesantren ini. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah observasi, edukasi, dan pendampingan penerapan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) pada lingkungan Pesantren. Pada akhir kegiatan ini seluruh santriwan dan santriwati telah mendapat edukasi terkait kebersihan diri dan di lingkungan pesantren, telah terbentuk kader kesehatan, serta telah dipasang media informasi terkait kebersihan diri dan lingkungan di seluruh lingkungan pesantren. Islamic boarding schools are one of the most popular religious-based education units in Indonesia. In contrast to the general formal education system, Islamic boarding schools require their students to live in the school environment. They carry out educational activities and religious activities together in large groups. This situation allows infectious diseases to be easily transmitted to students. One common example is skin infections such as scabies. Bani Husen Islamic Boarding School as one of the popular Islamic boarding schools in Pangandaran also has problems similar to other Islamic boarding schools in general. In addition, health interventions in the Islamic boarding school community are still rarely carried out. Therefore the Community Service Team (PKM) intends to carry out education and form health cadres concerned with skin disease "scabies" at this Islamic boarding school. The methods used in this service are observation, education, and assistance in implementing Clean and Healthy Behavior (PHBS) in Islamic boarding schools. At the end of this activity, all students and female students had received education regarding personal hygiene and in the Islamic boarding school environment, health cadres had been formed, and information media related to personal and environmental hygiene had been installed throughout the Islamic boarding school environment.
PENYULUHAN HUKUM JUAL BELI ONLINE GUNA MENINGKATKAN LITERASI TRANSAKSI E-COMMERCE SISWA DI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Sudiarti Elin , Evi Evi , Dewi Yurika Fahliany , Ali Nuraliah
Published: April 2024

Lonjakan drastis angka jual beli secara online tidak diimbangi dengan kemelekan penjual dan pembeli akan pengaturan hukum terkait transaksi jual beli online dan perlindungan hukum jika terjadi sengketa jual beli yang merugikan konsumen, termasuk konsumen kalangan pelajar. Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman terkait jual beli online dalam perspektif hukum. Penyuluhan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemelekan atau literasi siswa dalam melakukan transaksi pada online shop atau e-commerce. Metode kegiatan dilakukan dalam bentuk penyuluhan hukum yang secara garis besar terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Sebanyak 53 siswa siswi SMK Karsa Mulya mengikuti pretest yang dilanjutkan dengan menerima materi terkait jual beli online dari perspektif hukum perdata dan pidana. Selanjutnya kegiatan ditutup dengan evaluasi yakni tanya jawab dan pemberian post test. Hasil kegiatan diperoleh informasi peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman akan pengaturan transaksi jual beli, hak dan kewajiban penjual dan pembeli dalam transaksi online, perlindungan hukum bagi konsumen dan langkah hukum apa yang dapat ditempuh bilamana salah satu pihak dalam transaksi jual beli online merasa dirugikan. Dengan kemelekan siswa terhadap kebijakan pemerintah terkait perlindungan konsumen dalam jual beli online diharapkan menutup kemungkinan terjadinya cidera janji terhadap hak-hak bagi pembeli atau konsumen. The drastic increase in the number of online buying and selling transactions is not directly proportional to the increase in sellers' and buyers' knowledge regarding the legal regulation of online trading transactions and their understanding of legal protection in the event of a buy-sell dispute that is detrimental to consumers, including student consumers. This Community Service aims to provide an understanding of online buying and selling from a positive legal perspective. Through this service, students can increase literacy in carrying out transactions in online shops or e-commerce. The method used in this service is legal counseling. It consists of the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. Amount of 53 SMK Karsa Mulya students took the pretest and received material related to online buy-sell from a civil and criminal law perspective. Ultimately, the activity closed with an evaluation. The results of the service are the increasing knowledge and understanding by students regarding the regulation of trading transactions, the rights and obligations of sellers and buyers in online transactions, legal protection for consumers, and what legal steps they can choose if one of the parties to an online transaction feels disadvantaged. With students' literacy of government policies related to consumer protection in online buying and selling, it will close the possibility of default on the rights of buyers or consumers.
PENERAPAN DIGITAL MARKETING MELALUI E- COMMERCE TOBEL (TOKO BELI) DI DESA BONTOSUNGGU KECAMATAN BAJENG KABUPATEN GOWA SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Ri Esso Andi Sawe , Yahya Muhammad , Nur Khaeruni
Published: April 2024

Teknologi yang begitu pesat memberikan kemudahan dalam bermobilisasi pada semua aspek di kehidupan manusia, Hal ini tentunya akan menghemat waktu dan memberikan kemudahan para pelaku UMKM di Kecamatan Bajeng Desa. Bontosunggu, Kabupaten Gowa. Saat ini pengetahuan para pelaku UMKM kurang memanfaatkan teknologi yang berkembang. Kurangnya sosialisasi dan pengetahuan teknologi telah menghambat perkembangan pemasaran UMKM di daerah tersebut. Solusi yang dapat diterapkan untuk mitra binaan adalah pemanfaatan aplikasi digital marketing dalam aspek manajemen. Toko Beli dalam memasarkan Produk UMKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan penerapan digital marketing melalui e-commerce bagi Tobel Toko Beli di Desa Bontosunggu. Kegiatan ini mengadopsi pendekatan partisipatif. Metode pelatihan, konsultasi, dan pelaksanaan praktik lapangan telah digunakan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan. Dengan tersebut, dapat meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat tentang digital marketing dan mampu mengimplementasikan dalam memasarkan produknya. The rapid advancement of technology provides convenience in various aspects of human life, which undoubtedly saves time and offers benefits to small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM) stakeholders in the Bajeng District, Bontosunggu Village, Gowa Regency. Currently, the knowledge of UMKM stakeholders in utilizing evolving technology is limited. The lack of socialization and technological awareness has hindered the development of UMKM marketing in the area. The solution that can be applied to our partner is the utilization of digital marketing applications in the management aspect. "Toko Beli" in marketing UMKM products. This research aims to optimize the implementation of digital marketing through e-commerce for "Toko Beli" in Bontosunggu Village. This activity adopts a participatory approach. Training, consultation, and field practice methods have been used to enhance understanding and skills. Consequently, it can improve community's understanding of digital marketing and their ability to implement it in marketing their products.
PELATIHAN PENCATATAN KEUANGAN PADA YAYASAN DHARMA IBU JAWA BARAT DI KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT
Authors: Tiffani Ignasia , Debby Teresia , Agung Chris Petra
Published: April 2024

Pencatatan Keuangan merupakan salah satu bagian penting dalam suatu organisasi, baik untuk organisasi profit maupun organisasi non-profit. Pencatatan Keuangan yang baik akan membentuk laporan Keuangan dimana akan digunakan sebagai informasi untuk organisasi dalam pengambilan keputusan. Di era digitalisasi ini banyak media yang dapat membantu dalam pencatatan Keuangan, salah satunya dengan menggunakan Microsoft Excel dan Accurate Online. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keahlian peserta kegiatan dalam pencatatan transaksi keuangan baik menggunakan Microsoft Excel dan Accurate Online. Mitra dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah Yayasan Dharma Ibu Jawa Barat, yang merupakan suatu yayasan bergerak dalam industri pendidikan. Metode yang dipakai dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu audience centered, yang terdiri dari tiga tahap kegiatan dimulai pada Desember 2022 sampai Mei 2023. Kegiatan pertama yaitu tahap pra kegiatan, tahap kedua yaitu tahap pelaksanaan kegiatan, dan tahap ketiga yaitu tahap evaluasi kegiatan. Hasil dari pengabdian ini yaitu pelatihan dan pendampingan mengenai pencatatan keuangan memberi dampak positif berupa proses pencatatan keuangan yang tersistemasi dan rapi bagi Yayasan Dharma Ibu Jawa Barat sebagai sumber informasi dalam pengambilan keputusan. Bookkeeping is an important part of an organization, both for-profit organizations and non-profit organizations. Ideal bookkeeping will form financial reports which will be used as information for organizations in making decisions. In this era of digitalization, many media can assist in bookkeeping, one of which is using Microsoft Excel and Accurate Online. The purpose of this dedication is to increase the knowledge and expertise of activity participants in recording financial transactions using both Microsoft Excel and Accurate Online. The partner in this dedication activity is the Dharma Ibu Jawa Barat Foundation, which is a foundation engaged in the education industry. The method used in this dedication activity is audience-centered, which consists of three stages of activity starting from December 2022 to May 2023. The first activity is the pre-activity stage, the second stage is the activity implementation stage, and the third stage is the activity evaluation stage. The results of this service, regarding bookkeeping training, have had a positive impact in the form of a systematic and neat financial recording process for the Dharma Ibu Jawa Barat Foundation as a source of information in decision-making.