bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Overall Tourists Experience in Selected Tourism Development Clusters in Northern Philippines
Authors: Areola, PhD HSG Eunice Mareth Querol , Trinidad Fernando , Flores Julius
Published: November 2024

The study aimed to assess the overall tourists' experience in the selected tourism development clusters in Northern Philippines. The design was descriptive, using the quantitative approach on 200 respondents. The findings of the study were: majority of the respondents were aged between 18 and 27 years old, female, single, employed as staff for 0-5 years, participated in educational tour, and the purpose of travel is to learn; the overall experience of the respondents are enhanced by the theme at TDS and TSs in NP-6, harmony of positive cues, elimination of negative cues, mix memorabilia, and the engagement of all their five senses; there is no significant difference in the overall experience of the respondents based on the five principles of experience design based on Pine and Gilmore (1998); the overall experience by the respondents towards TDS and TSs in NP-6 have entertainment, education, escapism, and aesthetic (Pine and Gilmore 1998) in various levels, because the respondent have not reached the richest experiences that encompasses all aspects of all the four realms of experience that form the “sweet spot” around the area where the spectra meet, It concludes that the overall tourists experience in the selected TDS and TSs in NP-6 are enhanced by the theme, harmony of positive cues, elimination of negative cues, mix memorabilia, and the engagement of all their five senses; however, it has not reached the richest experiences that encompasses all aspects of entertainment, education, escapism, and aesthetic. As such, the study recommends the following: 1. DOT, LGUs, and the tourism stakeholders that covers the TDs and TSs in NP-6 should form an inter-agency group that should regularly evaluate the destination development strategy aimed at supporting the development of tourism destinations and enhancing the overall tourists’ experience; 2) The inter-agency group main task is to monitor changes in tourist behavior in the market and guide the tourism stakeholders in the development of its products that would meet the current needs of the tourists; and 3) 3. LGUs at TDs and TSs in NP-6 should regularly conduct inspection of the tourism stakeholders to ensure compliance of the destination development strategy and that the tourists have a positive experience.
Bringing To Light The Characteristics And Difficulties Faced By Female Entrepreneurs In The Garment Industry In The Pursuit Of Sustainable Production
Authors: Areola, PhD HSG Eunice Mareth Querol , Natividad Merlin B , Estebal Ma. Elena C
Published: November 2024

The study explored the attributes and challenges faced by Filipino women entrepreneurs in the garment business who have been operating for at least 5 years in select cities in the Philippines. The research aimed to determine the entrepreneurs' attributes, problems and challenges they face, and use the findings to create an entrepreneurial model for business success.
The attributes of the women entrepreneurs differed based on factors like age, years in business, marital status, number of children, education level, and whether they dreamed of being an entrepreneur as a child. There were significant differences in their personality traits, goal orientation, appreciation of support networks, and socially responsible attributes when considering these demographic factors.
The respondents viewed issues like balancing work/family, risk aversion, negotiation skills, male discrimination, lack of family support and financial constraints as neutral challenges. However, their socially responsible attributes were linked to self/family/social problems, while goal orientation related to marketing/mobility issues.
Most respondents considered themselves successful or very successful business owners. The proposed entrepreneurial model emphasizes that successful women entrepreneurs must have: a positive personality, goal orientation, appreciation for networking/teamwork, adherence to ethical practices, responsibility to society/environment, and the ability to balance work/life commitments.
The recommendations include strengthening continuing education for entrepreneurs, disseminating information on government support programs, and enhancing gender equality in business lending from banks.
Tokio Marine Indonesia: HR CHALLENGES AMID DIGITAL ECONOMIC SHIFT AND GLOBAL PANDEMIC
Authors: Kurnianto Agustinus Uki , Khomaini Ahmad , - Desy , Sari Dyah Ayu Sekar , Indrajaya Amelia Naim
Published: November 2024

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accelerating digitalization, Tokio Marine Indonesia (TMI) faces significant challenges in aligning its business strategies with its talent management practices. This study examines the current talent management strategies at TMI and evaluates their effectiveness in supporting the company’s sustainability and growth. The analysis identifies a gap between TMI's traditional human resource approaches and the modern talent management practices necessary to thrive in today's dynamic environment. Key issues include the lack of strategic HR alignment, inconsistent training and development programs, and insufficient succession planning. The study proposes a comprehensive talent management framework that emphasizes global HR directives, robust succession plans, and consistent training programs. The framework aims to enhance TMI’s organizational readiness to address digital economic shifts, business disruptions, and global pandemics by fostering an agile and engaged workforce. Implementing these recommendations is expected to align TMI’s talent management with its broader business strategies, ensuring long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
The Influence of Speed on Error Rates in Simultaneous Interpreting: An Observational Study (English to Arabic)
Authors: Abdelillah Es-sousy  , Youssef Alaoui  , Kamal Jalid
Published: November 2024

In simultaneous interpreting, the rate of source speech (SR) plays an important role in the quality of the interpreter. As  the rate of speech increases, interpreters have to process and translate words faster, which can lead to more errors. This phenomenon is because faster speech harms the interpreter's attention and work, causing more omissions, additions, and other linguistic and paralinguistic errors. The impact of these errors can affect the accuracy and quality of interpretation, which highlights the need to understand how changes in speech rate affect performance and the production of good strategies to solve problems. This study examines how the rate of speech (SR) affects the quality of simultaneous interpreting (SI), particularly to assess the impact of the rate of speech on the interpreter. For this purpose, a method was adopted that was divided into seven categories based on Barik's (1971) classification. These categories include segment omission, word and phrase-level omission, deviation of meaning, addition, incomplete sentence, full pause, and long pause. In this study, the performance of six United Nations interpreters with many years of experience was evaluated using six audios ranging from 124 to 164 words per minute (wpm). Findings indicated that higher speaking frequency led to more errors, especially in word and segment omissions. This emphasizes the importance of addressing specific strategies to overcome the challenges that rapid speech can pose to the accuracy and effectiveness of simultaneous interpreting.
Iran and Turkey Cooperation in the trans-regional transportation network and its Impact on the Implementation of the Chinese BRI in the Middle East
Authors: Enayatollah Yazdani  , Ji Zeng
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the prospects of cooperation between Iran and Turkey in the trans-regional transportation network, particularly the International North-South Corridor and the Middle Corridor, and the impact of such collaboration on implementing the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative in the Middle East.  The paper concludes the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative in the greater Middle Eastern region would undoubtedly be made possible by cooperation between Iran and Turkey in the transregional transportation network, specifically in the International North-South Corridor and the Middle Corridor.
Predicting EFL University Students' Acceptance of Mobile Assisted Language Learning through the UTAUT2 Model
Authors: El Mehdi Chadli  , Mohammed Bellet  , Latifa Belfakir
Published: November 2024

This study used the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model to examine the factors influencing the acceptance of MALL by the Moroccan EFL students of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University. For this purpose, 150 undergraduate EFL students participated in the research.  The survey questionnaire adapted from (UTAUT2) model showed the influence of the following factors on students' behavioral intention to use MALL: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social impact, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, and habit. The findings highlighted the importance of perceived usefulness and ease of use, the need for institutional support, engaging learning experiences, and promoting MALL use as a habit. This study provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to optimize MALL adoption and improve language learning outcomes.
Integrating Genomic Selection and Machine Learning: A Data-Driven Approach to Enhance Corn Yield Resilience Under Climate Change
Authors: Abu Saleh Muhammad Saimon  , Mohammad Moniruzzaman  , Md Shafiqul Islam  , Md Kamal Ahmed  , Md Mizanur Rahaman  , Sazzat Hossain  , Mia Md Tofayel Gonee Manik
Published: November 2024

Genomic selection is a revolutionary approach in breeding, exploiting genetic markers to forecast breeding values and hence accelerating the pace of traits associated with resilience, like drought tolerance, heat resistance, and pest resistance. This study addresses these challenges through ML algorithms such as random forests, support vector machines, and neural networks thereby enhancing prediction accuracy while handling complicated genomic as well as environmental datasets. Relevant ML algorithms for genomic selection are considered in this discussion, as well as strategies for data processing, feature selection, and environmental factors, including climate conditions and soil parameters. These are brought together to form predictive models that indeed cater to genotype-by-environment interactions vital for crop performance evaluation over different environmental conditions. A proposed framework integrates genomic selection with machine learning, benefiting both disciplines by developing a data-driven methodology for yield prediction in corn. The critical machine learning models to be used include multi-layer perceptron and ensemble models. A case study shows the practical applicability of the GS-ML framework, describing the dataset prepared, model testing and validation procedures, and yield resilience prediction results. The conclusion of the study states that GS and ML combined hold great promise in supporting sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. It requires further research, infrastructure development, and policy support to scale this approach across different crops and diverse climate scenarios. The combined use of genomic and ML approaches is profoundly innovative in predictive breeding and will help develop resilient agricultural systems critical for global food security under a changing climate.
PENGARUH KEGIATAN PAPER CLAY TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MOTORIK HALUS PADA ANAK PRA SEKOLAH USIA 4-5 TAHUN
Authors: Berlian Dina Mardiana
Published: November 2024

Early childhood is a golden age marked by rapid changes in various aspects of development. Fine motor development is an important aspect that needs to be stimulated appropriately. At Insan Cemerlang Pringsewu Kindergarten, many children experience delays in fine motor development. This research aims to determine the effect of paper clay activities on fine motor skills in pre-school children aged 4-5 years at Insan Cemerlang Pringsewu Kindergarten. This research uses quantitative methods with a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach. The research population was pre-school children aged 4-5 years at the Insan Cemerlang Pringsewu Kindergarten, totaling 33 children. Data is collected through observation and analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. The results of the study showed that there was a significant increase in children's fine motor skills after participating in paper clay activities. Before the intervention, the average score for fine motor skills was 44, while after the intervention it increased to 55 with a p-value of .000 (<0,05). Implementation of this activity can be a useful alternative stimulation in early childhood education.
L'archéologie rurale à Aix-en-Provence : état de la question et premiers éléments de synthèse
Authors: Aujaleu Ariane , Bonnet Stéphane , Bouquet Aurélie , Magnin Frédéric , Cenzon-Salvayre Carine
Published: November 2024

L’archéologie rurale englobe plusieurs thématiques différentes qui, sur le territoire d’Aix-en-Provence, ont longtemps été considérées indépendamment. Les travaux sur le parcellaire et la cadastration, ainsi que les recherches autour des établissements ruraux ont occupé une place centrale dans les recherches jusque dans les années 2000. Aujourd’hui, avec l’afflux de données induit par l’expansion de l’archéologie préventive et le recours plus systématique à des disciplines environnementales, il devient essentiel de repenser l’archéologie rurale de manière plus globale. Ainsi, les vestiges exhumés ces vingt-cinq dernières années, l’exploration de plus grandes superficies tout comme la multiplication des études sédimentaires, anthracologiques et malacologiques sont autant d’éléments qui complètent les connaissances, aident à affiner les problématiques et à ouvrir sur d’autres questionnements. S’il est encore difficile de se faire une idée du paysage agricole, quelques éléments se distinguent malgré tout. Au sein d’un découpage des terrains aux influences multiples et peut-être en partie centurié, la vigne se retrouve partout, depuis les fonds de vallon jusqu’aux plateaux. Certaines zones particulièrement bien explorées ont même mis en évidence une organisation plus lisible où l’on commence à repérer de longs couloirs arborés le long des cours d’eau, entourés d’une première ligne de champs dédiés à la pâture, au céréales, à des friches plus ou moins exploitées ou encore à d’autres plantations, plus exigeantes que la vigne. Quant aux pratiques culturales, si les recommandations des agronomes semblent généralement suivies, quelques exceptions suggèrent que l’économie des moyens a parfois prévalu. Ce premier bilan constitue une étape essentielle vers une mobilisation autour de ces problématiques sur le territoire rural de la cité d’Aix.
From Anthroparasitism to Posthuman Symbiosis: Peggy Karpouzou and Nikoleta Zampaki: Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies in Western Literature, Philosophy and Art. Towards Theory and Practice
Authors: Lovasz Adam , Horvath Mark
Published: November 2024

Review of Peggy Karpouzou and Nikoleta Zampaki (Eds.) (2023) Symbiotic Posthumanist Ecologies in Western Literature, Philosophy and Art. Towards Theory and Practice. Peter Lang. [ISBN: 9783631882917] 326 pages.
Experimental and theoretical studies of aminothiophene derivatives inhibitors on carbon steel corrosion in perchloric acid medium
Authors:   Higher School of Applied Sciences of Tlemcen (ESSAT), 13000 Tlemcen, Algeria; Laboratory of Catalysis and Synthesis in Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Abou Bekr Belkaid BP 119,13000 Tlemcen, Algeria, DATOUSSAID Yazid , MISSOUM Hadjer ,   Laboratory of Catalysis and Synthesis in Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Abou Bekr Belkaid BP 119,13000 Tlemcen, Algeria, ATTAR Tarik ,   Higher School of Applied Sciences of Tlemcen (ESSAT), 13000 Tlemcen, Algeria; Laboratory of ToxicoMed, University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd, B.P.119, Tlemcen, 13000, Algeria, MESSAOUDI Boulanouar ,   Higher School of Applied Sciences of Tlemcen (ESSAT), 13000 Tlemcen, Algeria; Laboratory of ToxicoMed, University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd, B.P.119, Tlemcen, 13000, Algeria, BENCHADLI Abbes ,   Laboratory of ToxicoMed, University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd, B.P.119, Tlemcen, 13000, Algeria, CHOUKCHOU-BRAHAM Esma ,   Laboratory of ToxicoMed, University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd, B.P.119, Tlemcen, 13000, Algeria, CHOUKCHOU-BRAHAM Noureddine ,   Laboratory of Catalysis and Synthesis in Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Abou Bekr Belkaid BP 119,13000 Tlemcen, Algeria, ZIANI-CHERIF Chewki ,   Laboratory of Catalysis and Synthesis in Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Abou Bekr Belkaid BP 119,13000 Tlemcen, Algeria
Published: November 2024

The effect of two aminothiophene derivatives, namely (2-amino-4-phenylthiophene-3-carbonitrile) APTC and (2-amino-4-p-tolylthiophene-3-carbonitrile) ATTC, as carbon steel corrosion inhibitors in a perchloric acid medium was investigated. The study was performed by weight loss method, quantum chemical calculations (DFT) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM).
The impact of the two aminothiophene derivatives as inhibitors was positively correlated with concentration, temperature, and exposure time. The value of the active energy of the inhibition corrosion reaction of carbon steel is greater than that obtained for the blank solution. All experimental data were consistent with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and the value and sign of the adsorption free energy obtained indicated that the inhibitor molecules were spontaneously adsorbed on the carbon surface by a mixed adsorption mechanism. The SEM surface analysis showed the formation of a protective organic film on the steel surface. The DFT supported the experimental results and showed that the inhibition effect is structure-dependent.
CQDs-based nanocomposites for the
5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural photooxidation
Authors:   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., no. 4-12, Bucharest 030016, Roumania, STOIAN Giuseppe , TOMA Elena E. ,   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., no. 4-12, Bucharest 030016, Roumania, OANCEA Petruta ,   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., no. 4-12, Bucharest 030016, Roumania, CANDU Natalia ,   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., no. 4-12, Bucharest 030016, Roumania, COJOCARU Bogdan ,   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., no. 4-12, Bucharest 030016, Roumania, TUDORACHE Madalina ,   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., no. 4-12, Bucharest 030016, Roumania, COMAN Simona M. ,   Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., no. 4-12, Bucharest 030016, Roumania
Published: November 2024

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are widely investigated as an enhancing photocatalytic component of various nanocomposites. With this aim hetero-structures containing CQDs associated to metal oxides were prepared following a hydrothermal approach in which commercial ZnO and TiO2 P-25 Degussa were used as carriers. CQDs were synthesized in advance by a low-temperature hydrothermal (LHT) treatment of useless humins wastes produced by the glucose dehydration in an acidic medium. Their photocatalytic behavior was investigated in the HMF selective oxidation. The obtained results revealed electronic interactions between CQDs and MOx (i.e., ZnO and TiO2) which have as effect the enhancement of the charge separation and diminution of the charge recombination. The influence of CQDs and buffer addition on the products distribution was evaluated. The highest photocatalytic efficiency corresponded to the TiO2/CQD180-12 heterostructure: under UV irradiation FDCA was produced in 360 min with a selectivity of 35.5% for a conversion of 93.4% of HMF.
Acid ionization constant of potential bioactive functionalized N benzoylthiourea/
2-thiohydantoin-pyrrolidine derivatives by potentiometric titration in acetonitrile-water
Authors:   Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mersin University, Yenişehir 33169, Mersin, Türkiye, POYRAZ Samet , DÖNDAŞ H. Ali ,   Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Çukurova University, Balcalı 01330, Adana, Türkiye; Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Çukurova University, Balcalı 01330, Adana, Türkiye, BELVEREN Samet ,   Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mersin University, Yenişehir 33169, Mersin, Türkiye, SARI Hayati ,   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Gaziosmanpasa University, 60250 Tokat, Türkiye
Published: November 2024

The acid ionization constants (pKa) of the N-benzoylthiourea / 2-thiohydantoin-pyrrolidines were determined by the potentiometric titration method. Titrations were performed by adding sodium chloride, which gives ionic strength, and hydrochloric acid, which is required for the protonation of the ionizable groups, to 2x10-4 M solutions of the synthesized compounds prepared in an acetonitrile-water (20:80, v / v) solvent system at 25 ± 0.1 °C and sodium hydroxide was used as a titrant. The HYPERQUAD computer program was utilized to determine acid ionization constants based on the data obtained from the Molspin Titration System. Analyzing the obtained results, it is possible to propose three pKa (pKa1, pKa2, and pKa3) values that correspond to the enol, thiol, and NH species for N-benzoylthiourea derivatives in the range of 3.02-10.91 and carboxyl, enol and enthiol species for thiohydantoin derivatives in the range of 2.13-10.96.
Desarrollo y evaluación de una aplicación móvil para el tratamiento de la discalculia en alumnos de la carrera de tecnología en mecánica automotriz
Authors: Lozada Pilco Jonathan Samuel , Merchán Santana Priscila del Pilar , Lata García Juan Carlos , Reyes Romero Fernando Patricio
Published: November 2024

Introducción: La discalculia es un trastorno del aprendizaje que dificulta la comprensión de conceptos matemáticos, afectando el desempeño en disciplinas técnicas como la mecánica automotriz. Este estudio se centra en el desarrollo y evaluación de la aplicación móvil denominada DiscalcuDrive, diseñada para mejorar el aprendizaje de estudiantes con discalculia en la carrera de tecnología en mecánica automotriz. Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad de la aplicación móvil en la mejora del rendimiento académico y la confianza en las habilidades matemáticas de estudiantes con discalculia. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo con estudiantes de tecnología en mecánica automotriz, quienes utilizaron DiscalcuDrive. Se evaluaron la facilidad de uso, mejora en comprensión de conceptos, aumento en la confianza, retención del conocimiento, y la disposición para recomendar la aplicación. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron que el 80% de los estudiantes consideraron la aplicación fácil de usar. El 94% reportó mejoras en la comprensión de conceptos matemáticos, y el 88% experimentó un aumento en la confianza al resolver problemas matemáticos. Además, el 86% indicó que podían recordar y aplicar los conceptos aprendidos, y el 95% recomendó la aplicación a otros estudiantes. Conclusión: DiscalcuDrive es una herramienta educativa eficaz que mejora el rendimiento académico y la confianza en matemáticas de estudiantes con discalculia. Estos hallazgos sugieren que la integración de tecnologías móviles en la enseñanza de disciplinas técnicas puede ser beneficiosa para estudiantes con dificultades específicas en matemáticas. Área de estudio general: Educación. Área de estudio específica: Educación técnica en mecánica automotriz. Tipo de estudio: original.
Repository Skripsi, Kerja Praktek Dan KKN Pada Program Studi Sistem Informasi Berbasis Web
Authors: Rosidah Rosidah , Zakir Ahmad , Elsera Marina
Published: November 2024

Layanan repository di perguruan tinggi berguna untuk memberikan kemudahan akses informasi kepada pengguna. Bagaimana sistem repository berbasis web dapat membantu dalam proses administrasi dan pengarsipan dokumen skripsi, kerja praktik, dan KKN agar lebih terstruktur dan mudah diakses. Untuk itu repository harus memiliki kualitas layanan yang baik agar pengguna memperoleh informasi dengan mudah sehingga pengguna dapat merasa puas, sebab semakin tinggi kualitas berarti semakin tinggi harapan pengguna terpenuhi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat repository data skripsi, kp dan kkn agar proses penyimpanan dan pendataan lebih mudah, cepat dan efisien, terutama untuk pihak – pihak yang berkepentingan. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian dan pengembangan (reasearch and development (RnD)) yang digunakan untuk menghasilkan rancangan produk baru, menguji keefektifan produk yang telah ada serta mengembangkan dan menciptakan produk baru.
Perancangan Sistem Adminisatrasi Penjualan pada PT SurMoRin dengan Menggunakan PHP dan MYSQL
Authors: Aziz Riva Abdillah , Sansprayada Arfan , Mariskhana Kartika
Published: November 2024

Pencatatan yang dilakukan  secara manual seringkali menimbulkan masalah. Selain itu, laporan yang dihasilkan oleh pencatatan yang dilakukan secara manual membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama, keakuratannya terkadang tidak bisa dihandalkan. Hal inilah yang dialami oleh PT SURMORIN. Sebagai Dealer mobil yang membutuhkan administrasi yang rapih dan menghasilkan laporan yang cepat dan akurat, PT SURMORIN sangat membutuhkan sistem informasi yang dapat membatu akititas bisnisnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membuat perancangan yang cocok dengan kebutuhan bisnis dari PT SURMORIN. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan warterfall dengan tahapan-tahapannya adalah sebagao berikut: pertama, tahapan analisa, kedua, tahapan design, ketiga, tahapan coding & testing, keempat tahapan penerapan, dan yang terakhir adalah tahapan pemeliharaan. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa sistem informasi yang cocok untuk PT SURMORIN adalah sistem informasi berbasis web, hal ini dikarenakan dengan menggunakan sistem berbasis web, para user dapat menggunakan sistem tersebut dikomputer manapun. Dengan sistem berbasis web juga sangat membantu para user yang ingin mengerjakan pekerjaannya di rumah. Adapun bahasa yang direkomendasikan dalam pembuatan sistem administrasi penjualan ini adalah menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP. Penggunaan bahasa pemrograman PHP didasari karena merupakan bahasa yang  bersifat free. Sedangkan untuk database yang direkomendasikan adalah menggunakan MySQL. Penggunaan MySQL sebagai database didasari oleh kehandalan dan sama dengan PHP sifatnya yang tidak berbayar sehingga dapat menekan biaya pembuatan sistem administrasi penjualan.
Keberadaan Website Traveloka dan Kepuasan Pengguna di Indonesia
Authors: Rachmaniar Rachmaniar , Anisa Renata
Published: November 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengkaji keberadaan website Traveloka dalam kaitannya dengan kepuasan pengguna di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode studi literatur. Objek penelitian ini adalah empat kajian empiris yang memaparkan keberadaan website Traveloka bagi pengguna di Penajam  Paser  Utara, Medan, dan Bandung. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui editing, organizing, dan finding. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) keempat kajian empiris melakukan pengukuran kualitas website mengacu pada tiga indikator, yaitu penggunaan, kualitas informasi, dan interaksi, sementara dalam artikel lain, kualitas website dapat diukur melalui indikator-indikator, seperti kualitas informasi, kualitas sistem, kualitas layanan, and desain website; 2) kualitas website dapat dikaji menggunakan metode penelitian WebQual dan metode penelitian kuantitatif dimana metode penelitian WebQual digunakan saat mengkaji pengaruh kualitas website dengan kepuasan pengguna, sementara metode penelitian kuantitatif digunakan saat mengkaji pengaruh kepercayaan, harga,  dan kualitas website terhadap kepuasan pengguna; dan 3) ada dua kajian empiris yang memberikan hasil penelitian berbeda terkait pengaruh kualitas website dengan kepuasan pengguna dimana penelitian yang dilakukan pada tahun 2017 pengaruh  paling besar ada pada interaksi,  sementara   penelitian yang dilakukan pada tahun 2022 hal berpengaruh  ada pada kualitas informasi.
Optimalisasi Skill Konsultan melalui Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW)
Authors: Permana Aminuddin Indra
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan keterampilan konsultan melalui penerapan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). Dalam lingkungan bisnis yang semakin kompetitif, konsultan diharapkan memiliki keterampilan yang beragam untuk memberikan solusi yang efektif bagi klien. Metode SAW digunakan untuk mengevaluasi dan menganalisis keterampilan konsultan berdasarkan kriteria yang ditetapkan, seperti pengetahuan, pengalaman, kemampuan komunikasi, dan kreativitas. Data dikumpulkan dari 30 konsultan melalui kuesioner dan wawancara, dan dianalisis untuk menentukan skor keterampilan masing-masing konsultan. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa konsultan dengan keterampilan komunikasi yang baik cenderung lebih sukses, sementara terdapat kebutuhan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan analisis dan pemecahan masalah. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi untuk program pelatihan yang lebih terfokus dan strategi pengembangan keterampilan yang lebih efektif. Dengan demikian, penerapan metode SAW diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kinerja konsultan dan memberikan dampak positif bagi organisasi.
Informality and Female Labor Income Share
Authors: Elveren Adem , Elgin Ceyhun , Töngür Ünal
Published: November 2024

This paper presents original evidence to enhance understanding of the nexus between the informal sector and the economic well-being of women. Women encountering substantial obstacles in accessing formal employment opportunities tend to gravitate towards informal sector employment, which is characterized by lower productivity, lower wages, restricted access to credit and training, and an absence of social security coverage. Using two novel datasets of the size of the informal economy and female labor income share of 148 countries for the period 1991-2018, we show that while informality is associated with lower female labor income share in general, the results vary significantly with respect to countries with different income groups and development level. While there is not generally a significant and consistent association in high-income countries, the correlation is significantly negative in low-income countries and positive in middle-income ones.
Effect of Si on the Yield Strength of Medium-Carbon Steels Consisting of Ferrite and Pearlite
Authors: Ko Jae Hyeon , Kim Kyeong-Won , Jang Jae Hoon , Lee Ki-Young , Park Hyun , Kim Jung Han , Lee Jung Won , Kim Yong Hyun , Hong Sung Min , Kang Jun-Yun , Choi Yoon Suk
Published: November 2024

To enhance the intrinsic yield strength of the ferrite-pearlite microstructure that inevitably forms in a non-quenched-and-tempered steel for large structural components, this study analyzed the effect of adding Si. The resulting ferrite-pearlite microstructure in medium-carbon steels was examined, and the resulting increase in yield strength was interpreted based on strengthening mechanisms. Hot-rolled sheets of 0.3C-1.5Mn steels were fabricated with Si ranging from 0.22 to 2.21 wt. %. Austenitization was conducted at 880°C followed by slow continuous cooling, and ferrite-pearlite microstructures were formed. With increasing Si, the yield strength increased from 409.1 to 573.6 MPa. Although there was a negligible change in the austenitic grain size, the mean diameter of the ferritic grains decreased from 8.8 to 5.0 μm, while the mean interlamellar spacing of the pearlites decreased from 196.6 to 109.9 nm. Using these quantitative data about microstructural features and considering possible strengthening mechanisms, a model to predict yield strength was derived via a constrained optimization method. The resulting model indicated that the major mechanisms are the refinement of pearlitic interlamellar spacing and the solid solution strengthening of ferrite by Si. Their contribution to the increment in yield strength was over 75 %, while others such as ferritic grain refinement and increased pearlitic volume fraction have limited influence.
The impact of medical ball training in muscle strength and shoulder joint rehabilitation for athletes who throw
Authors: Awad Wathiq Hassan Razouqi
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to create and test a series of exercises using a medical ball to increase muscular strength and repair the shoulder joint for young athletes. The throwing forces (spear, hammer, shot put, discus) for the season 2022-2023, whose number is (8) players, and then applied the exercises set along the course period, and obtaining data that was treated statistically and obtaining information on which conclusions were based, the most important of which was for specific exercises with the ball. The medical field plays an important role in growing muscular strength and thereby repairing the shoulder joint for throwing athletes, as well as in strengthening and improving the motor program. It is appropriate for training this age group, as well as saving time for the coach and player in increasing the muscle strength of athletics competitors.
Analysis of the impact of the election system on the efficiency and performance of the Iraqi Parliament in representation of the people and decision-making
Authors: Saeed, Qasim A. Esraa N.Hamid
Published: November 2024

Iraq adopted the parliamentary system, in state administration and governance, in 2005, if some negatives appeared that marred the system, in its applications, most notably that some of the constitutional tasks of parliament were not performed, including oversight of the executive authority, or there were some forms in the performance of parliament, especially in legislation  And the budget, and the research dealt with the reasons behind the poor performance of parliament, as well as developing an evaluation of the parliamentary experience in Iraq, and finally the research presented mechanisms to reform the parliamentary system.
Assessment of efflux pump genes expression of listeria monocytogenes isolated from diarrhea patients using qRT-PCR technique
Authors: Ali Hussein , Jebur Hussein Ali , Sahip Ali Kamil
Published: November 2024

Efflux pump genes are an important resistance mechanism that may be specific for one substrate or may transport a range of structurally dissimilar compounds. Efflux pumps represent an important and large group of transporter proteins found in almost all organisms. In this study, potential mechanisms underlying resistance of Listeria monocytogenes to humans’ intestinal bile were investigated. These results indicated that listeria monocytogenes efflux pump genes have a critical role in the resistance and survival of this pathogen to human bile and other antibacterial components. The efflux pumps reside in their ability to extrude a wide range of antibiotics, resulting in the emergence of multidrug resistance in many bacteria. Besides antibiotics, efflux pumps can also extrude a large variety of compounds.
Predicting temporomandibular disorders in adults using interpretable machine learning methods: a model development and validation study
Authors: Cui Yuchen , Kang Fujia , Li Xinpeng , Shi Xinning , Zhang Han , Zhu Xianchun
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have a high prevalence and complex etiology. The purpose of this study was to apply a machine learning (ML) approach to identify risk factors for the occurrence of TMD in adults and to develop and validate an interpretable predictive model for the risk of TMD in adults.

Methods

A total of 949 adults who underwent oral examinations were enrolled in our study. 5 different ML algorithms were used for model development and comparison, and feature selection was performed by feature importance ranking and feature decreasing methods. Several evaluation indexes, including the area under the receiver-operating-characteristic curve (AUC), were used to compare the predictive performance. The precision-recall curve (PR), calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA) further assessed the accuracy and clinical utility of the model.

Results

The performance of the random forest (RF) model was the best among the 5 ML models. An interpretable RF model was developed with 7 features (gender, malocclusion, unilateral chewing, chewing hard substances, grinding teeth, clenching teeth, and anxiety). The AUCs of the final model on the training set, internal validation set, and external test set were 0.892, 0.854, and 0.857, respectively. Calibration and DCA curves showed high accuracy and clinical applicability of the model.

Discussion

An efficient and interpretable TMD risk prediction model for adults was successfully developed using the ML method. The model not only has good predictive performance, but also enhances the clinical application value of the model through the SHAP method. This model can provide clinicians with a practical and efficient TMD risk assessment tool that can help them better predict and assess TMD risk in adults, supporting more efficient disease management and targeted medical interventions.
Functional interleukin-4 releasing microparticles impact THP-1 differentiated macrophage phenotype
Authors: Lee I-Ning , Stening Jasmine Z. , Rose Felicity R. A. J. , White Lisa J.
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Macrophage cell therapies offer potential treatment in inflammatory diseases due to their ability to mobilize and stimulate their environment. However, successful treatment requires a pro-regenerative macrophage phenotype to be retained in vivo. Polymeric microparticles may provide a potential route to direct and sustain macrophage phenotype. Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is the most commonly used cytokine for in vitro modulation towards M2a macrophage phenotype. We designed IL-4 encapsulated microparticles to investigate the impact of drug release kinetics and developed a robust human peripheral blood monocyte cell (THP-1) in vitro assay to assess functional IL-4 release upon macrophage phenotype.

Methods

IL-4 was encapsulated with human serum albumin (HSA) in microparticles fabricated from a blend of PLGA and a PLGA-PEG-PLGA triblock copolymer. Functional release of IL-4 and HSA over different time periods was measured using ELISAs. THP-1 differentiated macrophages were cultured either in direct contact with microparticles or indirectly through transwells. The immunomodulatory impact of microparticles on THP-1 cells were measured using ELISA and qPCR.

Results and Discussion

IL-4 release kinetics fit with the first-order release kinetics model, indicating concentration dependent release. IL-4/HSA encapsulated microparticles modulated THP-1 differentiated macrophages towards pro-immunoregulatory subgroups. This strategy provides a novel approach in drug carrier development for in vitro assessments of macrophage phenotype to inform development of targeted therapies for inflammation and immune modulation.
Effects of visual disruption on static and dynamic postural control in people with and without chronic ankle instability
Authors: Miao Yushan , Ge Yubin , Wang Dongmei , Mao Dewei , Song Qipeng , Wu Rentana
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) is a chronic syndrome resulting from repeated ankle sprains that lead to persistent dysfunction.the purpose of this study is to determine whether visual disruption could influence static and dynamic postural control in people with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI), with the objective of gaining a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between visual inputs and postural control.

Methods

Thirty people with CAI (21 males and 9 females, age = 22.0 ± 1.8 years, height = 174.4 ± 10.2 cm, body mass = 72.5 ± 15.4 kg; Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) score = 19.7 ± 1.8) and twenty-nine without CAI (24 males and 5 females, age = 22.9 ± 1.6 years, height = 172.8 ± 8.0 cm, body mass = 69.0 ± 11.3 kg; CAIT score = 29.0 ± 0.7) were recruited. Their static and dynamic postural control was measured in two conditions with or without visual disruption, simulated using stroboscopic glasses. Static postural control was measured during single-limb standing and represented by root mean square (RMS) of the plantar center of pressure (CoP), dynamic postural control was measured during a Y-balance test and represented by the relative reach distance. Two-way mixed ANOVA (between group: CAI vs non-CAI, within group: normal vision vs visual disruption) was used to analyze data.

Results and discussion

Significant interactions were detected in the CoP-RMS in the anteroposterior (AP) (p = 0.021, η2p = 0.090) and mediolateral (ML) (p < 0.001, η2p = 0.208) directions, and the relative reach distances in the posteromedial (PM) p = 0.023, η2p = 0.088) and posterolateral (PL) (p = 0.009, η2p = 0.113) directions, from normal vision to visual disruption. The CoP-RMS in the AP and ML directions significantly increased and the relative reach distances in the PM and PL directions significantly decreased in people with CAI while remaining unchanged in those without CAI. People with CAI are susceptible to visual disruption on postural control, highlighting the importance of visual input in maintaining stable posture in this population.
Representing ECM composition and EMT pathways in gastric cancer using a new metastatic gene signature
Authors: Albano Francesco , Russi Sabino , Laurino Simona , Mazzone Pellegrino , Di Paola Giuseppina , Zoppoli Pietro , Amendola Elena , Balzamo Chiara , Bartolo Ottavia , Ciuffi Mario , Ignomirelli Orazio , Sgambato Alessandro , Galasso Rocco , De Felice Mario , Falco Geppino , Calice Giovanni
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Gastric cancer (GC) is an aggressive and heterogeneous malignancy marked by cellular and molecular diversity. In GC, cancer cells invade locally in the stomach at stage I and can progress to metastasis in distant organs by stage IV, where it often becomes fatal.

Methods

We analyzed gene expression profiles from 719 stage I and stage IV GC patients across seven public datasets, conducting functional enrichment analysis to identify a gene signature linked to disease progression. Additionally, we developed an in vitro model of a simplified extracellular matrix (ECM) for cell-based assays.

Results

Our analysis identified a progression-associated gene signature (APOD, COL1A2, FSTL1, GEM, LUM, and SPARC) that characterizes stage IV GC. This signature is associated with ECM organization and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), both of which influence the tumor microenvironment by promoting cell invasion and triggering EMT.

Discussion

This gene signature may help identify stage I GC patients at higher risk, offering potential utility in early-stage patient management. Furthermore, our experimental ECM model may serve as a platform for investigating molecular mechanisms underlying metastatic spread in gastric cancer.
Emerging NO2 gas sensing on substitutionally doped Fe on NiWO4 SCES insulators
Authors: Lee Jong Hyun , Kang Se Hwang , Park Gi Hyun , Kim Min Young , Ji Sanghyun , Choa Ha Eun , Han Gi Hyeon , Hwang Jeong Yun , Lee Seung Yong , Lee Kyu Hyoung
Published: November 2024

In this study, we demonstrate the emergence of NO2 gas sensing capabilities in the typically non-active NiWO4, a strongly correlated electron system (SCES), by introducing substitutional Fe at the Ni site. NiWO4 typically exhibits strong Coulombic repulsion between Ni atoms, resulting in a large band gap of over 3.0 eV and insulating behavior. This correlated behavior is clearly reflected in the significant increase of band gap when considering the Hubbard U correction for the cations, bringing the theoretical value closer to the observed value. The single-phase Fe0.5Ni0.5WO4 displays a notable shift in the [NiO6] symmetric vibration mode and an increase in magnetization. Additionally, theoretical calculations confirm the preservation of the wide band gap, with the Fe and O levels generated within the band gap. These findings indicate that Fe located in the Ni sites modulate Coulombic repulsion in NiWO4 SCES insulators. Unlike the poor gas-sensing performance of intrinsic NiWO4, Fe0.5Ni0.5WO4 exhibits a significant NO2 response (Rg/Ra) of 11 at 200°C than other gases and a limit of detection (LOD) of 46.4 ppb. This study provides a pathway for realizing gas-sensing performance in strongly correlated electron insulators with large band gaps through the introduction of dopant levels at the cation sites.
Pre-service teachers evaluating online texts about learning styles: there is room for improvement in justifying the credibility
Authors: Kulju Pirjo , Hämäläinen Elina K. , Mäkinen Marita , Räikkönen Eija , Kiili Carita
Published: November 2024

Teachers’ abilities to critically evaluate the credibility of online information are fundamental when they educate critical online readers. This study examined pre-service teachers’ abilities to evaluate and justify the credibility of online texts on learning styles. Pre-service teachers (N = 169) read and evaluated two more and two less credible online texts on learning styles in a web-based environment. Most pre-service teachers were able to differentiate the more credible texts from the less credible ones but struggled with justifying the credibility. Pre-service teachers’ inaccurate prior beliefs about learning styles impeded questioning the less credible texts. Implications for teacher education are discussed.
A song for Pelagibacter. Using creative improvisation as a tool for novel science communication through the Ocean Science Jam
Authors: Whittaker Geraint Rhys
Published: November 2024

Sharing complex oceanic research in an accessible way with the public is being identified by scientific institutions, universities, governmental departments, and NGOs as a critical intervention in promoting better engagement with the sea. Art–science collaborations play an integral role in this. Traditionally, these involve pairing artists and marine scientists to work on a project which is then presented to an audience. Increasingly however more interactive relationships with the public are being seen as a beneficial way to merge art and scientific data. The Ocean Science Jam is such a project that brings musicians, artists, dancers, performers, and the public together to respond creatively in real time to visual and audio cues based on a theme related to marine scientists’ work. By mixing creativity with science in an integrative way the Ocean Science Jam not only acts as tool for public communication but also opens new ways for scientific data to be interpreted by non-scientists. This paper will explore this initiative from design to delivery highlighting the results of facilitating with the public moments where new responses to ocean science can be created through art. It will do so by combining the reflections of the creator of the Ocean Science Jam as well as feedback from the scientists and public who have participated. It will argue for the benefits of using improvisation and artistic co-creation for developing moments of embodied oceanic exchange and connection.