bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Giant cell arteritis: Is there a link between ocular and systemic involvement?
Authors: Portela Mariana G , Correia Marta R , Baptista Margarida L , Bruxelas Carolina P , Pinto Daniel , Costa João M
Published: December 2023

Introduction:

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic disease that may cause severe visual loss. Our purpose was to determine which factors contribute to ocular manifestations (OMs) in patients with temporal artery biopsy-proven GCA.

Methods:

This was a retrospective review of all cases diagnosed in our center from 2010 to 2021 (>6 months follow-up). We analyzed demographic data, comorbidities, type and duration of symptoms before diagnosis, ocular features, and systemic and laboratory findings.

Results:

Out of 51 patients (60.8% females, mean age 74.8 ± 13.5), 32 (63%) had OM, of whom 28% had transient visual loss, 69% had permanent visual loss, and 9% had diplopia. Apart from scalp tenderness (P = 0.039), OM did not correlate with other ischemic symptoms such as jaw claudication or headache and were even significantly associated with the absence of fever (P = 0.026). Patients with OM also showed lower values of C-reactive protein (CRP) (P = 0.045).

Conclusion:

In our sample, visual involvement was not significantly associated with any systemic symptom apart from scalp tenderness, which highlights the importance of having a high index of suspicion for GCA in an ophthalmology setting, especially in older patients with visual loss. Furthermore, OMs were significantly associated with the absence of fever and lower values of CRP which may suggest a lower inflammatory state may in these patients.
Dufourmentel Rhomboid Flap versus the Karydakis and Bascom Flap Reconstruction Following Wide Excision of Pilonidal Sinus Disease
Authors: Chee Madeline Y. M. , Goh Cindy S. L. , Pek Wan S. , Tan Emile K.-W. , Seow-En Isaac
Published: December 2023

Background:

Primary closure of the defect following radical excision of pilonidal sinus disease often has high complication rates.

Objectives:

This study aims to compare the outcomes of the Karydakis and Bascom off-midline flap closure techniques with the more recently described Dufourmentel rhomboid flap technique.

Design:

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting:

Patients who underwent elective pilonidal sinus excision with flap reconstruction at a tertiary referral center from January 2019 to January 2023.

Patients and Methods:

De-identified data of patients who underwent elective pilonidal sinus excision with flap reconstruction at a tertiary referral center from January 2019 to January 2023 were analyzed. Patients who underwent pilonidal sinus surgery without flap reconstruction were not included in the analysis. Institutional ethical committee review was waived for this study.

Main Outcome Measures:

Wound healing time, postoperative complications, disease recurrence, operative duration, and length of hospital stay.

Sample Size:

Forty-four patients.

Results:

Over a 4-year duration, 44 patients had elective pilonidal sinus surgery, of whom 44 (36 men, eight women) underwent flap reconstruction of the defect. Mean age and body mass index was 25.6 years and 26.6 kg/m2, respectively. The overall mean complete wound healing time was 10.8 weeks, with the Dufourmentel group having the quickest healing time compared to the Karydakis and Bascom groups (6.1 weeks versus 10.8 weeks versus 13.9 weeks, respectively; P = 0.206) At a mean follow-up duration of 8 months, 18 (40.1%) patients developed postoperative wound complications. Overall wound complication rate was lowest in the Dufourmentel group (9.1% versus 52.9% versus 56.3%, respectively; P = 0.030). This was largely contributed by the reduced wound dehiscence rate (9.1% versus 35.3% versus 56.3%, respectively; P = 0.043). The rates of wound infection, sinus recurrence, and reoperation were low and statistically comparable across all three groups.

Conclusion:

Our findings suggest the superiority of the Dufourmentel flap reconstruction technique compared to the Karydakis and Bascom closure techniques following elective pilonidal sinus excision.

Limitations:

Retrospective study with a small sample size and short follow-up duration.

Conflict of Interest:

The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
Endoscopic radiating incision combined with balloon dilation for the treatment of obstructed anastomosis in the diverted colon
Authors: Jing Songqi , Zhang Jinpeng , Ren Huajian , Wang Huangkai , Tian Ruixia , Wang Gefei , Wang Zhiming , Ren Jianan
Published: December 2023

Anastomotic stricture (AS) is a significant complication following colorectal surgery. Endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) is commonly employed as the safest and most widely used technique for treating AS. However, the conventional EBD methods are ineffective in completely occluded AS. This case report presents a successful treatment of a complete AS in a 54-year-old Chinese woman using endoscopic incision and EBD. Initially, an endoscopic incision was performed to open the stricture, followed by gradual dilation with a cylindrical balloon catheter. The patient’s AS was successfully resolved, as confirmed by a follow-up colonoscopy 1 month after the procedure, revealing an open anastomosis with well-healed mucosa. These findings suggest that the combination of endoscopic incision and EBD represents a promising novel approach for managing completely occluded AS.
Morphodynamics of glaciovolcanic caves—Mount Rainier, Washington, USA
Authors: Stenner Christian , Florea Lee , Pflitsch Andreas , Cartaya Eduardo , Riggs David
Published: December 2023

The twin summit craters of Mount Rainier, Washington, USA host the largest known glaciovolcanic caves in the world and at 4382 m, the highest elevation caves in the USA. The caves are formed in ice at the glacier-rock interface by volcanogenic gases and atmospheric advection. However, the way in which discrete caves are formed and evolve remains poorly understood. Surveys of the cave systems in 1970−1973 and 1997−1998 in both the West and East Craters documented cave passage morphology. Field expeditions from 2014−2017 comprehensively surveyed the Rainier summit caves and undertook thermal imaging and temperature monitoring. Significant changes had occurred. In the East Crater, documented cave length has nearly doubled since 1973 to 3593 m of passage spanning 144 m of depth, revealing a new subglacial lake, and now nearly circumnavigating the East Crater. Of the reported increase in length, some 600 m of the mapped passage is possibly newly formed. Across 47 years of observation, certain sections of the cave appear to be preserved in form and position through time, while others are more actively being lost or forming. Conserved passages are generally sub-horizontal, passages following the curvilinear crater contours, show low temperature variability, and are dependent on perennial fumarolic activity or distributed heat flux emanating from warm bedrock and sediment floors. Transient passages are smaller diameter dendritic passages following the slope of the ice-rock interface towards entrance zones and normal to the circum-crater passage. They also show higher variability in temperature and airflow and are subject to seasonal weather and mechanical collapse, which may contribute to transience. Additional research is required to confirm the mechanisms maintaining conserved passages and formation of transient passages.
Rock Pigeon Cave, Colorado: development and mineralogy
Authors: Medville Douglas
Published: December 2023

The late Cretaceous Mancos Shale in western Colorado contains several vadose caves developed entirely within the shale. The largest of these, Rock Pigeon Cave, is over 300 m in length and contains a seasonal stream. The cave, and others like it, is hypothesized to develop as a result of the oxidation of disseminated pyrite in the shale by descending meteoric water with resulting sulfate ions reacting with the carbonate component of the shale to produce gypsum. The gypsum pries apart the shale, increasing its secondary porosity, and allows flowing water to remove shale particles via corrasion. As these particles are removed, they are transported down-gradient to an outlet, allowing continuous openings (cave passages) to develop. Extensive sulfate mineralization is observed within the cave and takes several forms: soft globular deposits on rocks at water level, a white to tan crust on shale surfaces, dry crusts on the passage floor following evaporation of pools, and needle and hair-like extrusions on passage walls. Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicates that these deposits are a mixture of thenardite and blodite with lesser amounts of gypsum, hexahydrite, and konyaite. Na+, Mg2+, and SO4 2- ions in the entering stream are the source of the sulfate minerals at stream level and on the wetted slopes above. These come out of solution as the cave stream and pools evaporate with sulfates precipitating as saturation is reached. Fibrous, needle-like sulfates on walls above the wetted zone are a result of crystallization by evaporation: fluids containing sulfate ions are extruded and evaporate at the rock/air interface. Other minerals, e.g., deposits containing goethite and jarosite, are seen on passage walls as reaction products from oxidation of pyrite in the shale.
TÜRKİYE’DE SEÇİM GÜVENLİĞİ BAĞLAMINDA SEÇİMLERDE TEKNOLOJİ KULLANIMI
Authors: AKTAŞ Derya , ARAP İbrahim
Published: December 2023

Seçimler, temsili demokrasinin önemli bir unsurunu oluşturmakla beraber demokratik bir yönetim için seçimlerin varlığı kadar yapılış usulü de önem taşımaktadır. Geleneksel seçim usullerinin yüksek maliyeti, zaman kaybı, kapsamlı organizasyon ve koordinasyon gerektirmesinin yanı sıra seçimlerde yaşanan aksaklık ve yolsuzluk iddiaları seçimlerin güvenliği ve meşruiyetine gölge düşürmektedir. Mevcut seçim sistemlerinde yaşanan sorunların giderilmesinde başvurulan araçlardan birisi de teknolojidir. Geleneksel usullerin teknoloji ile desteklenmesinin yanı sıra dünyada elektronik oylama ile hızlı, pratik, kolay ve maliyet tasarrufu sağlayan alternatif yöntemler araştırılmakta ve uygulanmaktadır. Son dönemde ise blok zinciri tabanlı e-oylama örnekleri görülmektedir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de seçimlerde teknolojinin kullanım durumu ile teknolojinin seçim güvenliğini sağlamadaki rolünü incelemektir. Araştırma güncel gelişmeleri içermesi ve karar alıcılar gözüyle konunun incelenmesi bakımından önemlidir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılarak, Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisinde temsili bulunan siyasi parti milletvekilleri ve uzmanları ile yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ayrıca siyasal partilerin web sayfaları ile Meclis tutanakları “seçim”, “güvenlik”, “seçim güvenliği” ve “seçim güvenliği ve teknoloji” anahtar kelimeleri ile taranarak belge analizi yapılmıştır. Sonuç olarak; Türkiye’de geleneksel seçim sistemi teknoloji ile desteklenmekte ve mevcut sistemin bazı dezavantajlı yönleri teknoloji ile giderilmektedir. Ancak e-oylama sürecinin sağlıklı işlemesi için gerekli olan teknolojik, hukuki, politik ve sosyal altyapı henüz hazır değildir.
DEPO YÖNETİM SİSTEMİNDE SAYIM SÜREÇLERİNİN DİJİTALLEŞTİRİLMESİ
Authors: GÜNGÖR Mustafa Volkan , TARHAN Çiğdem
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, mevcut kâğıt kullanımına dayalı stok sayım sürecini dijitalleştirmek için bir stok sayım akış diagram ve yazılımı geliştirmektir. Mevcut süreç temelde manuel bir süreç olarak tanımlanabilir. Sayım süreci boyunca sadece ofis programları kullanılmaktadır. Bu süreç, hantal ve hataya açık olduğu için mevcut ihtiyaçları karşılama yeteneğine sahip değildir. Çalışma ile öncelikle mevcut sayım süreci, sürece dahil olan aktörler, aktörlerin görevleri ve yetkileri ile aktörlerin görevlerini yerine getirirken ihtiyaç duyacakları bilgiler tanımlanmıştır. Talep edilen stok sayımı sürecinin kapsamına göre iş akış süreçleri geliştirilmiştir. Stok sayımı yazılımı, hazırlanan iş akışı süreçlerine uygun olarak C# programlama dilinde kodlanmıştır. Kullanıcı arayüzleri ve rapor ekranları Angular'da oluşturulmuştur. Geliştirilen yazılım, kısmi ve tam stok almaya uygun esnek bir yapıya sahiptir. Yazılımın kullanılabilmesi için gerekli verilerin mevcut veritabanında yer alması gerekmektedir. Stok sayımı sürecinin dijitalleştirilmesini sağlayan bu yazılımın geliştirilmesi sırasında Sistem Geliştirme Yaşam Döngüsü adımları takip edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, yazılımın geliştirilmesi ile stok sayımı sürecinin dijitalleşmesi sağlanmıştır. Yazılım, kağıt tabanlı işlem kullanımından kaynaklanan veri kayıpları, hatalı kayıt ve benzeri sorunların ortadan kaldırılmasını sağlamış; stok sayımı süreci dijital olarak izlenebilir hale getirmiş, daha hızlı ve daha güvenilir bir şekilde gerçekleştirebilmesini sağlamıştır.
Konseling Pastoral Kedukaan
Authors: Nugroho Thony Ronaldo , Hermanto Yanto Paulus
Published: December 2023

Peristiwa kematian dapat menyebabkan dukacita atau grief, yang merupakan respons emosional terhadap kehilangan yang dialami seseorang oleh karena kematian dari orang yang terkasih. Salah satu pelayanan yang dapat dilakukan gereja kepada jemaat yang sedang berduka adalah melalui pendekatan konseling pastoral kedukaan Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun sebuah konstruksi pemikiran konseling pastoral kedukaan, sesuai dengan tahapan kedukaan yang dirumuskan oleh Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, sehingga gereja dapat melakukan konseling pastoral kedukaan yang lebih relevan dengan tahap-tahap duka yang sedang dirasakan oleh jemaat yang sedang berduka. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif yaitu studi pustaka. Dari hasil penelitian, ditemukan bahwa konseling pastoral kedukaan yang efektif dapat dibangun berdasarkan tahapan kedukaan Kubler Ross, yaitu Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance. Melalui pendekatan ini, jemaat yang dapat ditolong untuk menjalani proses duka yang sehat, sehingga pada akhirnya jemaat yang berduka tidak mengalami dampak negatif dari dukacita yang dialaminya.
Antitesis Pola Perkataan Karakter-Konsekuensi pada Amsal 28:20 sebagai Kualitas Hidup Orang Percaya dalam Mengatasi Judi Online
Authors: Pattinaja Aska , Puryana Zefanya , Sualang Farel Yosua
Published: December 2023

Amsal 28:20 adalah salah satu dari bagian teks yang menekankan tentang suatu antitesis antara orang yang dapat dipercaya dengan orang yang ingin cepat menjadi kaya berdasarkan pola perkataan karakter-konsekuensi (pola karakter-konsekuensi merupakan pola struktur yang ada di dalam kitab Amsal yang memperhatikan adanya tindakan karakter dan konsekuensi yang akan diterima). Kecenderungan manusia hari ini adalah hidup secara materialistis yang mendorong seseorang ingin cepat kaya melalui jalan pintas yakni judi online, sehingga merusakkan kualitas hidup orang percaya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan rujukan kepada setiap orang percaya untuk harus membangun kualitas hidup yang benar sehingga tidak jatuh dalam jeratan judi online. Dengan enggunakan metode kualitatif dengan sub intrepetative design khususnya hermeneutikastra hikmat, untuk meneliti analisisi pola perkataan karakter-konsekuensi Amsal 28:20, maka atikel ini menemukan adanya tiga faktor pembentuk karakter yang saling berkaitan, yakni: pertama kesetiaan, sebagai faktor utama yang pembentuk karakter karena berhubungan dengan integritas; kedua adalah faktor kesabaran, yang menjadi faktor penting yang mencegah pengambilan keputusan yang keliru dan terburu-buru; ketiga, faktor ketaatan, yang menjamin keputusan yang benar dalam menghadapi berbagai tantangan untuk tetap bertahan melalui proses sampai akhir sehingga orang percaya terhindar dari hukuman. Penelitian ini menjadi masukan dan peringatan bagi setiap orang untuk memiliki karakter yang baik sesuai dengan nilai-nilai Alkitabiah sehingga menjadi orang yang dapat dipercaya.
PROFIL POTENCIÁLNÍHO UŽIVATELE URBAN AIR MOBILITY V ČESKÉ REPUBLICE
Authors: Šimeček Michal
Published: December 2023

Městská letecká mobilita (UAM) je nově vznikající koncept letecké dopravy, ve kterém drony přepravují cestující nebo náklad v hustě obydlených oblastech. UAM umožňuje výrazné zkrácení cestovních časů a obchází dopravní zácpy tím, že umožňuje leteckou dopravu z jednoho místa na druhé v rámci urbanizovaných oblastí. Než však bude možné UAM implementovat, je třeba vyřešit několik problémů, včetně technických problémů. Společenská akceptace a vytvoření životaschopného obchodního modelu jsou také pro rozvoj UAM důležité. Průzkum popsaný v tomto příspěvku má za cíl identifikovat profil potenciálního uživatele UAM. Výsledky naznačují poměrně vysokou ochotu přijmout UAM, přičemž přibližně 77 % respondentů projevilo zájem, zejména pokud by cesta UAM začala z jejich rezidenční oblasti. Logistická regresní analýza odhalila, že pohlaví, vzdělání, zaměstnanecký status, vzorce používání vozidel, frekvence cestování letadlem a motivační faktory, jako je využití cestovního času a rychlost cestování, významně ovlivnily pravděpodobnost použití UAM. Tato zjištění přispívají k pochopení potenciálního uživatelského profilu UAM.
Public Transportation Assessment Along Kathmandu Bhaktapur Route
Authors: Kandel Sudip , Khadka Sanjay , Giri Santosh , Thapa Sandeep
Published: December 2023

The transportation sector of Kathmandu Valley is facing numerous intricacies because of soaring population density. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the number of vehicles that ply the Valley roads at present is 1.75 million. Just a year ago, traffic police data showed the number to be 1.4 million. Also, only about 20% of the vehicles are used for public service suggesting that public transportation management has been a major challenge in Kathmandu Valley. This leads to an increase in travel time coupled with huge traffic congestion. The Kathmandu Bhaktapur route is around 13 KM in length and is used by more than 68000 passengers on normal days and more than 56000 passengers on public holidays; but the service offered is not reliable and systematic and needs to be upgraded. Significant travel duration due to low running speed, and unnecessary and frequent stops at short distances proved to be the major issues. After the removal of unnecessary stations, 3200 passengers’ hours can be saved.
AN EMOTIONAL EXPLANATION OF THE INTEREST DECISION: TWITTER ANALYSIS IN TÜRKIYE
Authors: BOYACIOĞLU Ebru Z. , ADIGÜZEL Tuba , TAŞ Hilal , TÜRKSEVER Ertuğrul
Published: December 2023

Emotions are pervasive in Economics. The spillover effect of Central Bank's interest decision is a crucial topic not only to economies but also to individuals. Twitter is a useful source of data for social and economic research as data provides public available and accessible easily. The study aims to determine the emotions with longitudinal research by analyzing tweets about the interest decision of the Central Bank in Turkiye. Within the study emotions expressed by tweets about interest rate decision are analyzed using Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions. The 2873 tweets about the interest decision cut on 29 November 2022 were examined by the Maxqda qualitative data analysis program. According to findings, the emotion of "anger" is mostly concentrated under the heading of interest rate decision. Also the analysis indicated that majority of tweets emphasized inflation and foreign exchange among macroeconomic variables and reducing interest indicates negative effects on economy especially by means of inflation. The study contains the classification of emotions regarding interest rate decision and provides evidence that economic decisions affect emotions and they are not independent from each other. Also study aims to provide comprehensive data for researchers who want to use Twitter with economics and emotions together.
Psychological and pedagogical work with parents and guardians of children with disabilities (disabilities)
Authors:   MOU OOSH No. 23 named after Nadezhda Shabatko, Novokubansk, Ukhanova D. E.
Published: December 2023

The problem of teachers' work with parents (guardians) of children with disabilities remains relevant today. Every year the number of children with disabilities is growing rapidly, and not all parents are ready to educate and support such children. This article analyzes the difficulties faced by teachers when working with parents (guardians) of children with disabilities and suggests measures to assist in the education and upbringing of children with disabilities.
Educational resource for families of pupils in organizing interaction between preschool teachers and parents
Authors:   Department on preschool education,  SPO, physical education RAO,  Moscow, Vennetskaya O.E.
Published: December 2023

The situation of cooperation between teachers and parents of students is going through a new stage. Kindergartens have accumulated a lot of experience in working with families, but it is important to change the vector from the initiative of the teacher and communication with parents from the position of authoritarian management to the support of adults of the child’s family, education in the format of interactive interaction, which is based on the inclusion of family educational resources in the educational process of preschool educational institutions; joint solution of educational problems. This strategy will motivate parents, support the development of their competencies in educational matters and conscious parenting.
Scientific and methodological support for preserving and strengthening the health of students in an educational organization (literature review)
Authors:   The federal state budgetary scientific institution ", Sonkin V.D. ,   institute of child development, health and adaptation", Makarova L.V. ,   The federal state budgetary scientific institution "institute of child development, health and adaptation", Paranicheva T.M. ,   The federal state budgetary scientific institution "institute of child development, health and adaptation"
Published: December 2023

Assessment and development of the health of children and adolescents.The article presents a literature review of theoretical and applied research on the assessment and development of the health of students in general education institutions, including a description of various technologies for diagnosing health and health conservation used in the education system. Examples of foreign experience in organizing health-preserving activities are given.
Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin Sınıf Tasarımı Üzerine Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: GÖNÜL Almina , DEMİR Mehmet Kaan
Published: December 2023

Araştırmanın temel amacı sınıf tasarımı üzerine Çanakkale’deki ilkokullarda görev yapan sınıf öğretmenlerinin görüşlerini incelemektir. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden olgu bilim deseni ile yürütülen araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2020-2021 Eğitim Öğretim yılında Çanakkale il merkezindeki ilkokullarda görev yapan 41 sınıf öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmaya katılan sınıf öğretmenleriyle alınan izinler doğrultusunda ve gönüllülük esasına dayalı online ve yüz yüze görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın verilerini toplamak amacıyla ilgili literatür taraması gerçekleştirilerek ve uzman görüşü alınarak oluşturulan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Görüşmeler esnasında elde edilen verilerin gizlilik içinde korunacağı ve kayıt altına alınacağı bilgilendirilmesi yapılmıştır. Görüşmeler sonrasında ses kayıtları bilgisayar ortamına aktarılmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin incelenmesinde içerik analizi tekniği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular NVivo paket programı ile modellenmiştir. Araştırma bulgularına göre sınıf tasarımında sınıf öğretmenlerinin; fiziksel unsurlara önem verdiği ve bu unsurlardan sınıf içi yerleşim düzeninin belirleyici olduğu, sınıfın bir diğer unsuru olarak nitelendirilebilecek eğitsel unsurların başında öğrencilerin hazırbulunuşluklarının dikkate alınması gerektiği, ideal sınıf tasarımında özellikle fiziksel ortam ögeleri ve düzenine dikkat çektikleri sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Sınıf öğretmenlerinin mevcut sınıf ortamlarının; oluşturulmasında çoğunlukla görüşlerinin alınmadığı, kendi eğitim felsefe ve hedeflerini desteklemediği, öğretmen-öğrenci iletişimi üzerinde olumlu etkiye sahip olduğu, esnek fiziksel düzenleme imkanı tanıyan, müfredatta belirtilen ders içeriklerine ve yapılması öngörülen etkinliklere uygun buldukları, öğrenme alanları (ilgi köşeleri) ile zenginleştirilmesine ihtiyaç duydukları görüşlerine ulaşılmıştır.
Development of a system of key performance indicators in the management system of aviation training complex
Authors: Mirzayev Fuad , Dadashova Kovsar , Bugayko Dmytro
Published: December 2023

The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that Air Training Complexes (ATC) are systems of many interconnected business processes, where the violation of one of the processes can hinder the achievement of the company's goals. Modern approaches to managing the commercial activities of companies define key performance indicators (KPIs) as a system of indicators that assess the degree of achievement of certain business objectives. Our study of the commercial activity of AZAL "Flight Training Centre" shows that the system of key performance indicators is not used to assess the effectiveness of commercial activity, although the sphere of ATC services requires increased attention to the construction of effective management with the possibility of assessing the results. In addition, the authors propose the use of Dupond's analysis as a tool for comprehensive assessment of the efficiency of the commercial activity of the ATC in order to identify the weaknesses of the ATC and timely development of measures to improve and increase the efficiency of its commercial activity. The purpose of this study is to develop a system of KPI indicators for a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the management of the commercial activities of aviation training complexes, taking into account the specifics of the airline and the main areas of activity, using the tools of strategic management and marketing. Research methods - in the process of research the authors used both empirical and theoretical research methods, qualitative methods of interpretation and explanation of the characteristics of the studied economic object, methods of system analysis and decomposition. Significance of the study - the theoretical and practical results obtained can be used by ATC management as a tool for assessing and improving the efficiency of business activities. Results of the research - as a result of the research conducted on the basis of the analysis of the commercial activity of AZAL "Flight Training Centre" ATC, a system of key performance indicators of commercial activity in the following main areas has been developed: financial, production, customer relations and development indicators.
DISKRIMINACIJA U VISOKOM OBRAZOVANjU
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Matić Dejan
Published: December 2023

The paper discusses the issue of violation of the principle of prohibition of discrimination in our higher education. It is difficult to dispute that there is an extremely high level of compliance of domestic positive regulations in the field of higher education with appropriate international standards and norms. , Unfortunately, this is not the case when it comes to their application. Application of certain regulations can directly lead to factual discrimination of a certain number of persons in this area. Precisely for these reasons, the paper is dedicated to a detailed analysis of both the existing positive legal solutions and the practical consequences of their application, in the context of the general social importance of higher education in our society.
Cost and Time Analysis of the Construction of the 275 Kv 2cct Quadruple Zebra Sutet Project Gumawang – Gitet Lampung 1 Using the Time Cost Trade Off Method
Authors: Adam Ijaz , Witjaksana Budi , TJendani Hanie Teki
Published: December 2023

Indonesia as an archipelago state is still need an equality development with the intention in achieving the goals to fulfil the requirement of structure and infrastructure. The economy that has experiencing growth, it can be see with the rising of the demand for supply of electricity power whether it is coming from domestic moreover  from industrial usages. Lampung Province, as one of the regions which in a continuation to develop, requires the support of electric power, which at its peak load reaches 1200 MW, while the capacity of existing power plant can only produce 700 MW, therefore the construction of a 275 kV Gumawang-Lampung 1 SUTET interconnection network with a capacity of up to 2000 MW was established to meet these requirement.Based on the time schedule which noted that the duration of foundation work started with the excavation, concreting until the reaches of it’s curing time in 28 days is 42 days in 2023 December 13th is on try to speed up can be curing in 2023 December 8th, so the schedule tower installation in 2023 December 9th will be on time. Due to this delay, the researcher intends to carry out an acceleration analysis starting with preparing a network diagram using the Microsoft Project software, followed by the crashing process by adding groups of workers and tools of any activities on the critical path. The next step is to calculate the crash cost and cost slope values ??using the time cost trade off (TCTO) method.From the results of the analysis carried out, it was found that the normal project duration was 42 days after the crashing process was carried out to 36 days, with a normal work cost of Rp. 1,774,462,352.84 and after the crashing process was carried out with the alternative of adding labor groups and equipment the cost became Rp. 1,849,762,666.92. It was concluded that with the time cost trade off method there was a reduction in duration and an increase in costs.
COST AND TIME ANALYSIS OF THE PONTIANAK MCD BUILDING PROJECT USING TIME COST TRADE OFF (TCTO) METHOD
Authors: Muin Oskar Ezra Alan
Published: December 2023

This study aims to apply the Time Cost Trade Off (TCTO) Method in cost and time analysis for the McDonald's construction project in Pontianak. This method allows project managers to explore the relationship between turnaround time and project cost, with the goal of finding the optimum point that produces the lowest cost with an acceptable turnaround time. The analysis process begins with the identification of project activities, estimation of the cost and duration of each activity, and the creation of an initial project schedule. Next, simulations were carried out using TCTO to evaluate time and cost reduction options. By applying the Time Cost Trade Off Method, it is expected that the McDonald's construction project in Pontianak can be completed with minimal costs and in time in accordance with the targets that have been set. From the results of data processing, it was found that the addition of 2 hours of overtime is the optimum acceleration, which can accelerate work time by 18.30 days with an acceleration cost of IDR 62,002,212, so that the total optimum cost becomes IDR 1,091,128,551,-. Where this result is the optimum result of the project fine of IDR 228,366,605 for a delay of 12,628 days.
ANALYSIS OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER (CCO) COSTS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Authors: Wibowo Wahyu Pratondo , Witjaksana, Budi , TJendani Hanie Teki
Published: December 2023

In every project implementation, one of the things that often occurs is change orders, namely changes to work that occur after the contract is signed by the work owner and implementing contractor. Most change orders occur due to the desire to change the design or related to budget adjustments by the work owner. The change order proposed by the contractor was due to differences between the design plan and the bill of quantities, the design lacked detail, the design did not suit field conditions, changes in implementation methods because the design was difficult to carry out, and difficulties in mobilizing materials according to technical specifications. Change orders that are not handled properly can potentially cause additional costs, additional time and decreased contractor performance. To minimize change orders, change order correlation analysis can be carried out using original data, with the parameters change order ratio (COR), change order ratio in addition (CORA) and change order ratio in subtraction (CORS). The data used in this study uses six original change order contract data on building construction projects which have initial contract data and cost data after the change order occurs. The results of COR, CORA, and CORS calculations are analyzed and described according to project conditions This study produced three conclusions, the average Index Change Order Ratio (COR) for the six research study object projects was 26%. This means that the 6 study object projects experienced a proportion change of 26% from the original contract value. The average Change Order Ratio in Addition (CORA) index for the six research study object projects is 16%. This means that of the 6 study object projects experiencing change orders, 16% were due to additional work from the original contract value. The average Change Order Ratio in Subtraction (CORS) index for the six research study object projects is 10%. This means that of the 6 research study object projects that experienced change orders, 10% were due to the work being less than the original contract value.
Application of Air Deck Method to Reduce the Impact of Ground Vibration and Optimization of Limestone Fragment Size in Blasting Activities at PT Semen Baturaja (Persero), Tbk.
Authors: Arief Taufik , Purbasari Diana , Intan Aliyah
Published: December 2023

The field experiment of applying the air deck method to the limestone blasting activities of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero), aims to reduce the impact of ground vibration considering that mining activities are approaching residential areas. In addition, the size of the fragmentation of the blasting results is very important for the effectiveness of the crushing plant. To determine the effectiveness of the application of the air deck method in limestone mining (quarry), blasting planning activities are carried out by dividing the two blasting locations, namely blasting with the air deck method and without using an air deck. By using a zig-zag blasting pattern and the number of holes of 50 Lb, the depth of the drill holes is 9 meters (without air deck) and 13 meters and the type of explosive used is Nonel. From the results of the analysis of limestone blasting with data processing using the split desktop 2.0 demo application, the ground vibration value (micromater system) was obtained. The average value of ground vibration (pVS) shows a smaller value using the air deck method of 0.68 mm/sec while without air deck of 0.74 mm/sec. The results of limestone fragmentation analysis with the air deck method obtained size <75cm reached 91.93%, while for without air deck it was 80.27%. These results show that the air deck method can be applied as a method to assist the Company in reducing ground vibration and limestone fragmentation effectively and efficiently by considering natural factors including geographical factors.
The Influence of Financial Performance Q3 2023 Through Net Profit Margin (NPM), ROA and ROE on the Decrease in Share Prices of PT Herbal Medicine and Pharmaceutical Industry Sido Muncul Tbk
Authors: Supandi Denny , Afriyeni Afriyeni
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Net Profit Margin (NPM), Return On Asset (ROA), and Return On Equity (ROE) on the decline in share prices at PT. Sido Muncul Tbk. Herbal and Pharmaceutical Industry which is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2023 period. This type of research is descriptive quantitative. The population in the study is the financial statements and stock prices of PT. Sido Muncul Tbk's Herbal and Pharmaceutical Industry for the 2023 period. In this study, purposive sampling techniques were used, the samples in this study were financial statements and stock prices for the quarter of 2023. Researchers use documentation observation techniques, analytical tools used using multiple linear regression analysis. The results stated that partially Net Profit Margin (NPM) and Return On Asset (ROA) did not have a significant effect on the decline in share price at PT. Sido Muncul Tbk. Herbal and Pharmaceutical Industry While Return On Equity (ROE) has a significant effect on the decline in share price at PT. Sido Muncul Tbk. Herbal and Pharmaceutical Industry Simultaneously Net Profit Margin (NPM), Return On Asset (ROA), and Return On Equity (ROE) have a significant effect on the decline in share price at PT. Herbal and Pharmaceutical Industry Sido Muncul Tbk.
Tecnologías de Información Geográfica aplicadas al estudio espacio-temporal de un incendio. Estudio de caso: Parque Nacional Pilcomayo – Formosa - Argentina (Septiembre 2015)
Authors: Valania María Paula
Published: December 2023

El trabajo analiza la utilidad de la aplicación de herramientas del ámbito de las Tecnologías de la Información Geográfica (TIG), tales como la teledetección y los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG), en el estudio espacial y temporal de un incendio. Como caso de estudio se ha considerado un evento de este tipo que involucró una vasta cobertura de pastizales naturales, ocurrido en zona de humedales en el Parque Nacional Pilcomayo, Formosa (Argentina), en septiembre de 2015.

A través del procesamiento y análisis de datos espectrales, obtenidos a partir de teledetección satelital, pudieron definirse: las características del evento (inicio, propagación, extensión y duración), la dinámica presentada por la cobertura vegetal dominante con posterioridad al incendio, así como también identificarse patrones de su recurrencia histórica para el área de estudio (AE). Para ello se trabajó con diversos productos e imágenes satelitales a diferentes escalas temporales (previas, simultáneas y posteriores al evento en análisis); su interpretación y procesamiento, mediante el cálculo de índices espectrales, permitió caracterizar el incendio en cuanto a los aspectos de interés señalados.

El estudio de caso abordado presenta un claro ejemplo de cómo las TIG permiten realizar un seguimiento continuo, actualizado y económicamente viable de los incendios, a distintas escalas espaciales y para diferentes tipos de usuarios, tanto para científicos como para los tomadores de decisión.

 

 

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This work analyzes the usefulness of applying tools from the field of Geographic Information Technologies (GIT), such as remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), in the spatial and temporal study of a fire. This case study analyzed a disturbance of this type involving a vast natural grassland cover, which occurred in a wetland area in Pilcomayo National Park, Formosa province, Argentina, in September 2015.

Through the processing and analysis of satellite data, it was possible to define the characteristics of the event, namely onset, propagation, extent, and duration, the dynamics exhibited by the dominant vegetation cover following the disturbance, and the historical recurrence patterns of the event for the Study Area (SA) analyzed. To achieve this, various satellite products and images before, during, and after the disturbance were used. They were processed and interpreted by calculating spectral indices, which allowed for the characterization of the fire event in terms of the aspects of interest above mentioned.

This case study provides a clear example of how satellite remote sensing technologies enable continuous, up-to-date, and economically viable monitoring of fires at different spatial scales and for various types of users, including both scientists and policymakers.
Conocimiento tradicional en el manejo de especies arbóreas tintóreas por artesanas mayas en Yucatán, México
Authors: Jiménez Anell Danell , Ruenes Morales Rocío , Montañez Escalante Patricia , Aguilar Cordero Wilian
Published: December 2023

La presente investigación analizó la estructura y composición de las especies arbóreas en la vegetación de los sitios de colecta de los artesanos de Sahcabá, Yucatán, México, además de documentar el conocimiento tradicional y el manejo de especies tintóreas. Se aplicaron 99 cuestionarios y 10 entrevistas. Se seleccionaron 10 sitios para el muestreo de vegetación, se marcaron cuadros de 10x10m, se midió la altura y diámetro a individuos con un DAP ≥ 10cm, se hicieron colectas botánicas para su identificación taxonómica. Los resultados de los muestreos de vegetación señalan ocho especies arbóreas tintóreas, la más abundante y frecuente fue Lysiloma latisiliquum. En las entrevistas los habitantes mencionaron 18 especies tintóreas de las cuales 14 son arbóreas y cuatro se identificaron en la vegetación. El conocimiento tradicional sobre el aprovechamiento de plantas tintóreas para la elaboración de artesanías se trasmite de generación en generación y fundamentalmente es a través de las relaciones de parentesco. La comunidad artesanal aplica grados y formas de manejo incipiente hacia especies tintóreas que se encuentran en la selva.

 

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This research analyzed the structure and composition of tree species in the artisans’ vegetation in artisan collecting sites from Sahcabá and documented traditional knowledge and management of dyes species. We applied 99 questionnaires and 10 interviews. Ten sites were selected for vegetation sampling, 10x10 m plots were marked, individuals were measured in height and diameter to individuals with DBH ≥ 10 cm, and botanical collections were made for taxonomic identification. Vegetation sampling results pointed indicated eight tree species; the most abundant and frequent was being Lysiloma latisiliquum. In the interviews, people mentioned 18 dyes species, out of which 14 were arboreal and they were agree with only four of the species recorded in the vegetation sampling. Traditional knowledge is transmitted from generation to generation and primarily throughout kinship. ArThe artisan community of Sahcabá applied management forms and degrees to dyes species.
TÜKETİCİLERİN, HEDONİK VE FAYDACI TÜKETİM EĞİLİMLERİNİN DÜZENLEYİCİ ODAK KURAMIYLA BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: Acem Ahmet
Published: December 2023

Yönelimci odaklı tüketicilerin, hedonik yararı vurgulanan ürünlere yönelimli olduğu öne sürülürken, kaçınmacı odaklı tüketicilerin, faydacı yararı vurgulanan ürünlere yönelimli olduğu öne sürülmektedir. Düzenleyici odaklar kuramına göre bazı insanlar olumlu sonuçları olan durumlara yaklaşmaya ihtiyaç duyarken bazı insanlar da olumsuz sonuçları olan durumlardan kaçınmayı tercih etmektedir. Bireylerin hedonik ve faydacı satın alma eğilimlerinin düzenleyici odakları oluşturan yönelimci ve kaçınmacı odak gruplarına göre yapısal eşitlik modeliyle belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Analiz için gerekli olan veriler, kolayda örnekleme ile araştırmaya gönüllü katılan 1006 tüketiciyle yüz yüze anket yöntemiyle elde edilmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre kaçınmacı odak boyutunun, faydacı algı boyutuna ve yönelimci odak boyutunun, hedonik algı boyutuna önemli ölçüde etkide bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kaçınmacı odaklı tüketicilerin, bilindik ve kaliteli markalardan, yönelim odaklı tüketicilere göre daha fazla satın aldıkları gözlemlenmiştir. Yönelimci odağın pozitif yönlü olarak, kaçınmacı odağın ise negatif yönlü olarak, kaliteli alım boyutunda, istatistiki açıdan önemli bir etkide bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Hedonik değer algı boyutu, ekonomik ve kaliteli satın alma boyutlarını etkilemezken; faydacı değer algı boyutunun, ekonomik ve kaliteli satın alma eğilim boyutları üzerinde etkiye sahip olduğunu ifade etmek mümkündür.
Tanzimat Dönemi Türk Şiirinde Çalışma Fikri: Namık Kemal, Ziya Paşa, Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan Örneği
Authors: GÜRBÜZ Adem
Published: December 2023

Tanzimat Dönemi, Osmanlı devletinin bilimsel, ekonomik, askeri vb. yönlerden Batı toplumuna göre geri kaldığı ve ülkenin çağdaş medeniyetler seviyesinden uzaklaştığı bir zaman dilimidir. Bu dönemde girilen savaşlar kaybedilmiş, ülke her geçen gün daha fazla toprak kaybetmiş, teknolojik yeniliklerden haberdar olunamamış veya bu tür gelişmeler geriden takip edilmiştir. Tanzimat Dönemi aydınları, toplumsal problemlere karşı duyarlılık gösterir, yaşadıkları topluma karşı sorumluluk hisseder, halkı eğitmeyi ve bilinçlendirmeyi hedefler. Bu bağlamda sanatçıların duyarlılık gösterdikleri temalardan biri de çalışıp terakki etmek, ilim peşinde koşmak, İslamiyet kurallarından taviz vermeden Avrupa’nın ilim ve fenninden yararlanmak olarak tespit edilebilir. Bu çalışma Tanzimat Dönemi Türk şiirindeki “çalışma” fikrini irdelemeyi, şairlerin bu fikre nasıl yöneldiklerini ve bu düşünceyi nasıl ifade ettiklerini anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Makalede örneklem olarak şiirlerinde bu tür konulara en fazla yer veren Namık Kemal, Ziya Paşa ve Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan seçilmiştir. Çalışmada doküman analizi yöntemine başvurulmuş, belirtilen şairlerin bütün şiirleri incelenmiş, konuyla alakalı olan şiirler fişlenmiş ve tespit edilen mısralar ilgili bölümlerde kullanılmıştır. Çalışma neticesinde şairlerin çoğunlukla çalışma ile terakki arasında paralellikler kurduğu, gayret göstermenin başarıyı da beraberinde getirdiğini savundukları ve okurlarını şevke getirmeye çalıştıkları tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte özellikle Ziya Paşa’nın kişisel yaşamından gelen bir karamsarlıkla dünyayı adaletin olmadığı bir yer olarak telakki ettiği ve çalışıp çabalayan kişilerin hak ettikleri makamlara ulaşamadıkları fikrini savunduğu da belirlenmiştir.
CRENÇAS, MEMÓRIAS E DIALOGISMOS NA NARRATIVA DE UM APRENDIZ DE PROFESSOR DE ESPANHOL-LÍNGUA ADICIONAL (E-LA) EM FORMAÇÃO INICIAL
Authors: Albuquerque Felipe Dias de , Ferreira de Sousa Déborah Letícia
Published: December 2023

Neste artigo, apresentaremos uma narrativa que analisa as crenças, os dialogismos e as memórias que permeiam a (re)construção da identidade do professor de língua espanhola em formação inicial. Dessa maneira, essa pesquisa se filia à Linguística Aplicada (LA). Iniciamos com o resgate e o registro de cenas da minha história de vida, ressaltando a trajetória formativa na e pela língua espanhola. Na sequência, efetuamos leituras reflexivas para a construção da fundamentação teórica, – conforme a metodologia sugerida pela pesquisa narrativa – orientada por uma revisão bibliográfica de cunho qualitativo-etnográfico. Este trabalho apresenta uma compreensão panorâmica de algumas das crenças e experiências com o idioma. Objetivando conceder, ao professor em formação, uma oportunidade de reflexão crítica acerca de sua historicidade, crenças, memórias, e intuições que se faz permitir a escolha da língua espanhola como língua adicional, tecendo articulações do trajeto de aprendiz, o que nos permitiu identificar as influências dialógicas, as potencialidades e as dificuldades apresentadas nesse trajeto de construção do “eu professor”.
DESVENDANDO O SAGRADO: TORTO ARADO E A COMPLEXIDADE DA REALIDADE BRASILEIRA
Authors: Dias Pablo Emmanuel Araújo , Silva Ana Paula Santos
Published: December 2023

O artigo apresenta uma análise da obra Torto Arado de Itamar Vieira Junior, explorando a riqueza simbólica e cultural presente na narrativa e destacando a intrínseca relação entre o Sagrado e a trama. A pesquisa aborda a confluência de religiões, com ênfase nas influências da matriz africana e indígena, ressaltando a positiva conexão da obra com a religião afro-brasileira. No decorrer dos eventos que entrelaçam trabalho árduo, subserviência e misticismo, destaca-se a resistência espiritual e cultural da comunidade, especialmente sob a liderança espiritual de Zeca. O autor também enfatiza a crítica à perspectiva filosófica ocidental e sublinha o papel do romance ao proporcionar voz às minorias, revelando uma realidade frequentemente silenciada no Brasil e simbolizada pela faca como representação de um país dividido pela violência e racismo. Nesse contexto, a pesquisa busca demonstrar como a religião, enquanto aspecto cultural, pode interferir em uma realidade social específica. Utilizando métodos qualitativos e analíticos em uma abordagem bibliográfica embasada nas teorias de Candido (1967, 2000), Goldmann (1967), Howe (1998) e Lucas (1970), a análise revela um caráter de contestação na literatura, que, ao abordar questões sociais e culturais na esfera ficcional, busca denunciar as adversidades que afligem as camadas mais vulneráveis da sociedade e afirmar a identidade de um povo.