bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Manajemen Kegiatan Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab Dalam Pengembangan Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru Bahasa Arab di Demak
Authors: Hasanah Uswatun , Kholiq Hasan Moh. Abdul
Published: January 2024

Dalam obsevasi Bahasa Arab ini bertujuan supaya bisa mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan manajemen, aktivitas serta  strategi Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab dalam mengembangakan kompetensi pedagogik guru Bahasa Arab di Demak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Tekniknya  yaitu, 1.pengumpulan data, meliputi wawancara, 2.angket dan 3. studi dokumentasi. Wawancaranya  dilakukan kepada  pengurus, adapun angket diberikan kepada anggota Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab Demak. Al Hasil bahwa penelitian pada Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab Demak sudah optimal dalam mengembangkan kompetensi pedagogik guru bahasa Arab di Demak. Hal ini direalisasikan dengan program kerja sesuai dengan kebutuhan guru, akan tetapi dari segi manajemen kepengurusan perlu diperbaiki agar dapat berjalan optimal. Pertama, diperlukannya  kepengurusan Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab di masing-masing di Kecamatan. Kedua, diperlukannya pertemuan rutin pengurus harian dengan Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab Demak  baik  secara luring ataupun daring. Ketiga, diperlukannya sosialisasi program kerja Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab Demak kepada Dewan Pengemban Bahasa Arab, sehingga animo anggota semakin tinggi. Keempat, Forum MGMP Bahasa Arab Demak diperlukan Mitra  dengan instansi luar untuk bersama-sama mendukung dan mengembangkan pedagogik guru bahasa Arab Demak, baik dengan perguruan tinggi, balai bahasa, dan pemangku kebijakan pendidikan dari Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan atau Kementerian Agama tingkat Provinsi.

In this Arabic observation, the aim is to be able to identify and describe the management, activities and strategies of the Arabic MGMP Forum in developing the pedagogic competence of Arabic teachers in Demak. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach. The techniques are, 1. data collection, including interviews, 2. questionnaires and 3. documentation study. The interviews were conducted with the management, while the questionnaires were given to members of the Demak Arabic Language MGMP Forum. Al The results showed that the research at the Demak Arabic MGMP Forum was optimal in developing the pedagogic competence of Arabic teachers in Demak. This is realized with a work program in accordance with the needs of the teacher, but from a management perspective it needs to be improved so that it can run optimally. First, the need for the management of the Arabic Language MGMP Forum in each sub-district. Second, the need for regular daily management meetings with the Demak Arabic MGMP Forum, both offline and online. Third, it is necessary to socialize the work program of the Demak Arabic MGMP Forum to the Arabic Language Development Council, so that the interest of members is higher. Fourth, the Demak Arabic MGMP Forum requires partners with external agencies to jointly support and develop the pedagogy of Demak Arabic teachers, both with universities, language centers, and education policy makers from the Ministry of Education and Culture or the Ministry of Religion at the provincial level.
Postoperative Enteral Nutrition-Based Diversified Nursing and Postoperative Complications and Nutritional Status of Hip Replacement in Elderly Femoral Neck Fracture Patients
Authors: Lu Hanqin , Liu Yang , Lv Wenping , Zang Lin
Published: January 2024

We explored the impacts of postoperative enteral nutrition-based diversified nursing on postoperative complications and the nutritional status of hip replacement for elderly femoral neck fracture patients. A total of 86 patients undergoing total hip replacement in our hospital between January 2021 and December 2022 were enrolled in this study. While the patients in the control group received routine nursing intervention, those in the treatment group received postoperative enteral nutrition-based diversified nursing intervention. Compared to the control group, the first time of getting out of bed and the hospital stay in the treatment group were shorter. After nursing, the Harris score in the treatment group was higher than the control group, and the visual analog scale, self-rating anxiety scale, and self-rating depression scale scores, as well as the incidence of complications, were lower. The Barthel index in the treatment group was higher when compared with the control group. Also, serum albumin and total protein levels in the treatment group were higher when compared with the control group. Patient’s satisfaction with nursing in the treatment group was higher than in the control group. To conclude, postoperative enteral nutrition-based diversified nursing intervention can lessen the incidence of postoperative complications as well as elevate the nutritional status of elderly femoral neck fracture patients undergoing hip replacement.
تأثير صدمات أسعار النفط وعدم استقرار سعر الصرف على النمو الاقتصادي في الاقتصاد الليبي خلال الفترة (1970 - 2010)
Authors: الیاس فوزي , علي محمد
Published: January 2024

تهدف هذه الورقة إلى معرفة تأثير صدمة أسعار النفط وعدم استقرار سعر الصرف الحقيقي على النمو الاقتصادي في ليبيا، للفترة 1970-2010،

باستخدام بيانات السلاسل الزمنية للمتغيرات: سعر النفط، سعر الصرف و الناتج المحلي الإجمالي الحقيقي كمتغير تقريبي للنمو الاقتصادي، وقد تم استخدام منهجية التكامل المشترك ونموذج تصحيح الخطأ (VECM) الغرض اختبار العلاقة بين متغيرات النموذج المقدرة.

واستنتجت الدراسة وجود علاقة توازنية بين المتغيرات في الأجلين الطويل والقصير، كما بينت النتائج أن تأثير أسعار النفط على النمو كان ضعيفة، ويرجع السبب في ذلك لعدم قيام الدولة بالتوسع في الإنفاق على المشاريع التنموية أثناء ارتفاع أسعار النفط الأجل زيادة النمو الاقتصادي. كما أن تأثير تغير معدل سعر الصرف كان سلبية على النمو الاقتصادي، وذلك بسبب ارتفاع قيمة الواردات، والتي تمثل الواردات من السلع الاستهلاكية اللازمة لتلبية الطلب المحلي الجزء الأكبر منها.
A Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Remittances on Economic Growth in the Balkans
Authors: Doda Doris , Spaho Mateo , Sinaj Valentina , Gorezi Moana
Published: January 2024

Remittances have been the positive consequences of the painful phenomena of poor countries. Emigration has been in the past of the European Continent and continues to be a significant feature in many countries of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The states of the Western Balkans have been interested in this phenomenon in a sustainable way in the last 20 years due to war, changes in economic systems, or political instability. In the various studies related to the effects of Remittances in the countries of origin, direct and positive impacts on GDP have been observed, but in other cases, these impacts are questioned since Remittances also mean that the workforce or human resources are not active in the country of origin and at the same time create a lack of GDP growth. For this reason, remittances and their fluctuations have never had a positive impact on the GDP of the countries of origin. The objective of this paper is to identify if there is a positive and direct impact between the level of remittances in relation to the Gross Domestic Product and economic growth for the five countries of the Western Balkans (Serbia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Albania) during the period 2000-2021 with annual data according to World Bank data.
Impact of Service Quality and Level of Confidence on Performance and Community Satisfaction at the Kutai Timur Regional Police in East Kalimantan
Authors: Setyadi Djoko , Rauf Abdul , Suharto Rahcmad Budi , Za Saida Zairosalamia , Adhimursadi Doddy
Published: January 2024

This study analyzes the direct effect of service quality and level of confidence on performance and the direct influence of service quality, level of confidence, performance, and Letter of Notification of Progress of Investigation Results (SP2HP) on community satisfaction. Next, we examine the indirect influence of service quality and level of confidence on community satisfaction through performance mediation. Next, we examine the moderating effect of SP2HP on the relationship between performance and community satisfaction. This study uses primary data from the perceptions of 214 respondents. It then analyzes the data using confirmation factor analysis through a structural equation model (SEM) with PLS and support from SmartPLS software. The findings of this study support the argument that service quality has a positive and significant direct effect on performance and community satisfaction. The confidence level has a positive and significant direct effect on performance but not on community satisfaction. Performance and SP2HP have partially positive and significant effects on community satisfaction. While the indirect effect shows that service quality affects community satisfaction through mediating performance, the level of confidence does not significantly affect community satisfaction through mediating performance. SP2HP does not moderate the relationship between performance and community satisfaction.
The Effect of Developing Human Capabilities on the Company’s Performance through Developing the Company’s Capabilities
Authors: Alnor Nasareldeen Hamed Ahmed , Al-Matari Ebrahim Mohammed , Mohmed Tmador Elsadig Babikr , Berradia Hakim Mohammed , Mohamed Abdelwhab Musa Elgali , Benzerrouk Zakia Seid
Published: January 2024

By studying the effect of human resource development on strengthening the firm’s total capabilities this literature review investigates the relationship between the development of human capabilities and company performance by studying the effects of human resource development on strengthening a firm’s total capabilities. To provide a thorough grasp of the subject, the review synthesizes and analyzes pertinent research articles, academic papers, and industry reports. SPSS version 22 statistical software was used for social sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the questionnaire data. To attain a lasting competitive advantage, the assessment also emphasizes the significance of fostering a learning culture, adopting cutting-edge procedures, and putting in place efficient training and development programs. The main findings show that investing in the growth of human capabilities has a favorable impact on the success of the company, especially when those investments are made in conjunction with the growth of the organization’s capabilities. Investing in an employee’s skill and capability development boosts productivity, enhances innovation, reduces costs, fosters customer loyalty and satisfaction, and provides a company with a competitive advantage.
Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam Mengembangkan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Neliwati Neliwati , Humaira Azra , Syahirah Fatin , Nabila Damanik Salwa
Published: December 2023

Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan peran kepala sekolah dalam mengembangkan kurikulum merdeka belajar di MTs. YP. ummul quraa, metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian deskriptif menggunakan kualitatif. Data diperoleh dari wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Pengembangan sistem instruksional untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran ini bertujuan untuk mendorong terciptanya lingkungan belajar yang memberi keleluasaan kepada siswa untuk menjadi subyek dan bagian dari agen perubahan dalam proses pembelajaran. Metode pengembangan yang digunakan meliputi administrative, pendekatan, pemecahan masalah. Kepala sekolah memiliki peran penting dalam mendorong kemerdekaan belajar siswa. Hal ini meliputi memberikan keleluasaan kepada siswa untuk menjadi subyek dan bagian dari agen perubahan dalam proses pembelajaran.  Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dalam pengembangan model pembelajaran modern yang dapat meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi pembelajaran di sekolah.
Pengelolaan Program Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Rasyid mohune Atika , Arifin Arifin , Abdul Razak Intan
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang program merdeka belajar. Penelitian bertujuan untuk: (1) perencanaan program merdeka belajar; (2) implementasi program merdeka belajar; dan (3) hasil program merdeka belajar. Metode penelitian adalah kualitatif. Teknik penguumpulan datamelalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan kondensasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) Perencanaan dalam pengelolaan program merdeka belajar yang diterapkan di SMA Negeri 3 Gorontalo bahwa kebijakan dalam program merdeka belajar seperti penyederhanaan RPP dapat mempermudah guru dan kepala sekolah yang nantinya akan menjadi penggerak dan jugaagen perubahan di masa depan yang akan memberikan dampak besar bagi institusi pendidikan guna melahirkan generasi penerus yang unggul; (2) Implementasi dari pengelolaan program merdeka belajar mempermudah guru dan peserta didik dalam proses pembelajaran karena adanya penyederhanaan pembelajaran sehingga dengan kurikulum merdeka belajar sekolah, guru dan peserta didik khususnya guru lebih leluasa dalam melaksanakan proses pembelajaran didukung oleh beban administrasi yang telah dibuat sederhana sehingga dalam menjalankannya guru akan lebih merasa nyaman; dan (3) hasil program merdeka belajar di SMA Negeri 3 Gorontalo menerapkan program intrakurikuler dan  projek penguatan profil pelajar pancasila. projek penguatan profil pelajar pancasila mengambil beberapa dimensi yakni tolobalango yang artinya lamaran, dimana peserta didik dikenalkan bagaimana adat lamaran daerah gorontalo, dan mengkampanyekan anti perundungan. Untuk itu disarankan: (1) bagi Kepala Sekolah diharapkan agar dapat meningkatkan fasilitas yang menunjang program merdeka belajar; (2) bagi pendidik diharapkan agar lebih kreatif dan inovatif dalam pengembangan program merdeka belajar; (3) bagi peneliti lainnya diharapkan dapat memperdalam kembali penelitian ini terutama pada aspek aspek yang kiranya belum dikaji oleh peneliti.

 

Kata Kunci: program merdeka belajar, perencanaan, implementasi, dampak
Analisis Kinerja Pegawai di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Gorontalo
Authors: Mamonto Nadila , Naway Fory Armin , Abdul Razak Intan , Ardhian Nur Luthfi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kinerja pegawai, yaitu (1) kualitas kerja, dan (2) kuantitas kerja pegawai di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Gorontalo. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis kuantitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian adalah pegawai di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Gorontalo dengan jumlah responden 35 orang. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa; (1) Kualitas kerja pegawai meliputi: (a) kesesuaian antara kemampuan diri dengan tupoksi di unit kerja, (b) kemampuan bekerja di unit kerja, (c) kemampuan dalam mengerjakan tugas secara mandiri/tanpa bantuan orang lain, (d) kemampuan mengatasi masalah pekerjaan secara mandiri, (e) kemampuan dalam mengerjakan/menyelesaikan tugas sesuai dengan komitmen, dan (f) kepatuhan menjalankan tugas sesuai aturan kerja berada pada kategori baik dengan persentase sebesar 83,66%; (2) Kuantitas kerja pegawai meliputi: (a) pencapaian terhadap target yang harus dikerjakan/ diselesaikan di kantor, (b) kemampuan dalam menyelesaikan semua tugas yang harus diselesaikan/dikerjakan, (c) jumlah pekerjaan yang terselesaikan, (d) kemampuan dalam  menggunakan peralatan kantor, (e) kecepatan kerja dalam memanfaatkan peralatan kerja kantor, dan (f) kemampuan penggunaan waktu dalam  menyelesaikan tugas/pekerjaan berada pada kategori baik dengan persentase sebesar 83,12%. Secara keseluruhan, kategori kinerja pegawai berada pada kategori baik dengan persentase rata-rata sebesar 83,39%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, beberapa saran yang dapat dikemukakan yaitu diharapkan kepada pegawai untuk meningkatkan kompetensinya supaya bisa menjadi pegawai yang berprestasi dan meningkatkan pengetahuannya sesuai dengan bidang pekerjaan di unit kerjanya. Selain itu, diharapkan kepada pegawai untuk datang di kantor tepat waktu dan mengupayakan untuk senantiasa menyelesaikan pekerjaan sebelum waktu yang telah diberikan.
Implementasi Program Kampus Mengajar Pada Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka dalam Pemerataan Kualitas Pendidikan
Authors: Nurul Indika Wardhani  , Supriyanto Achmad
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana implementasi program Kampus Mengajar yang dilaksanakan oleh mahasiswa di universitas dan termasuk ke dalam salah satu kegiatan di kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka atau biasa disebut MBKM dalam pemerataan kualitas pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kajian literatur seperti jurnal, e-book, peraturan atau kebijakan pemerintah serta dianalisis dengan teknik deskriptif. Diperoleh hasil yang menyatakan dari penelitian ini yaitu pelaksanaan Kampus Mengajar untuk pemerataan kualitas pendidikan dilakukan dengan bantuan mahasiswa yang terjun di sekolah untuk membantu guru dalam hal administrasi sekolah, transfer ilmu pengetahuan yang didapatnya ketika di bangku kuliah, dan melakukan adaptasi teknologi di sekolah tersebut. Pada implementasi program Kampus Mengajar pada kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka memiliki hambatan, yaitu ketersediaan laptop sebagai sarana peningkatan kualitas peserta didik untuk lebih paham teknologi di sekolah melalui penggunaan laptop masih kurang persediaannya. Solusi untuk mengatasi hambatan tersebut yaitu mahasiswa membuat jadwal belajar bersama peserta didik terkait teknologi dimulai dengan belajar penggunaan laptop dimana per hari menyesuaikan jumlah laptop yang ada.
The Competitive Securitization of Foreign Policy
Authors: Matsaberidze David
Published: January 2024

The paper explores competitive securitizations of the Russian Federation vs. the European Union in the Georgian political public sphere through deconstruction of the pro-Western and pro-Russian public political narratives. The dis-information incursion and propaganda of the Russian Federation in the societal landscape of Georgia have become the primary tools of the Kremlin to undermine the soft-power policy the EU and the pro-Western agenda. The study reflects on the rotating political discourses on Russia vs. EU through narrative analysis and deconstructs those metanarratives, that securitize the pro-Western and pro-Russian foreign policy discourses and contribute to fragmentation of the political public sphere. The paper reflects on three interrelated clusters – politics, media and civil society – influenced by the pro-Russian strategic narratives tailored across ‘communities of grievances’ to counteract the Western liberal and normative-based agenda. Alternatively, the pro-Western narrative evolves around liberal conceptions, that tries to transform the post-Soviet Georgian society through ‘mental revolution.’ The political discourse analysis – understanding and interpreting meanings – refers to the public speeches of elites and policy documents for deconstruction of narrative structures, as their causal explanations provide insights into the ambiguous and contradictory representations of Russia and the West/EU in the securitized political public sphere in Georgia.
ANALISIS DAMPAK RANGKAP JABATAN DI PT. POS INDONESIA MALANG
Authors: Rahmaditha Nisabella Fitria , Roziana Ainul Hidayati
Published: December 2023

PT. Pos Indonesia, perusahaan layanan pos dan kurir terkemuka, menghadapi tantangan berkelanjutan akibat dampak peran ganda terhadap kinerja karyawan. Penelitian di PT. Pos Indonesia Malang mengidentifikasi bahwa peran ganda menyebabkan penurunan kinerja yang signifikan. Melalui metode kualitatif dan wawancara dengan Manajer SDM & Manajer Kesekretariatan, serta Manajer Penjualan Ritel & Layanan Gerai dan Manajer Operasi Cabang, penelitian ini menggambarkan kompleksitas mengelola tanggung jawab di dalam dan di luar kantor yang menyebabkan kinerja tidak optimal. Hasil penelitian menyoroti kebutuhan akan solusi yang tepat untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan secara keseluruhan di PT. Pos Indonesia. Dengan fokus pada delegasi tugas, perekrutan karyawan baru, dan mutasi yang bijaksana, perusahaan dapat mengatasi dampak peran ganda dan meningkatkan efisiensi serta produktivitas. Kesimpulannya, solusi yang disarankan dapat menjadi landasan untuk strategi yang lebih efektif dalam mengelola peran ganda di lingkungan kerja PT. Pos Indonesia.
Segmentation Based on Personal and Spiritual Life Balance During Covid-19, and Its Relations with Materialism, Frugality, Well-Being, and Positive Emotions
Authors: Cucato Jussara , Bizarrias Flávio Santino , Goulart da Silva Jussara , Ferreira Marlette Cassia Oliveira
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyze the relationships between material, or frugal, consumption and the congruence between personal and spiritual life, mediated by the search for well-being, generating a segmentation proposal.
Methodology/approach: Structural Equation Modeling and regression tests were used for mediation and moderation analysis, complemented by Latent Class Analysis for sample segmentation
Originality/Relevance: The study pioneeringly investigates material, frugal, and wellness consumption relationships, as well as the indirect role of positive emotions with the congruence between personal and spiritual life, to propose a segmentation of consumers in a crisis situation. 
Key findings: The results indicated that well-being and positive emotions allow for moderate mediation, enabling consumers to reconcile both frugal and material goals with a balanced life, individually and spiritually. The proposed segmentation identified three distinct groups based on congruence between practical and spiritual life.
Theoretical/methodological contributions: The study advances the understanding of heterogeneous consumer profiles in crisis situations, proposing to practitioners and policymakers to better know the profile of consumers in a health crisis. Methodologically the study combines structural equation modeling, mediation and moderation analysis, and latent class analysis to reach the study’s objective.
The Position of Village-Owned Enterprises in Improving Community Welfare in The Field of Basic Education
Authors: Muhamad Ajwar  , I Nengah Suastika  , Ferniawan Ferniawan
Published: December 2023

Village-owned enterprises are built not only to function in economic business but also to work in the field of learning as an effort to meet the needs and welfare of villagers. The business of having a village engaged in learning is no less meaningful as other field businesses. The goal is to find out the position of village-owned enterprises in improving the welfare of residents in the field of basic education, as well as to recognize what other business fields are carried out by village-owned enterprises in Wera sub-district. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The instrument used in collecting information is in the form of an interview instrument. Information analysis begins with reduction information, display information and conclusion drawing verification. Information is also analyzed using a percentage formula. The results of the study proved that the majority of businesses run in the field of savings and loans with a percentage of 57%, Angkringan Business with a percentage of 14%, Livestock and agriculture with a percentage of 29%. in education with a percentage of 0%. It can be concluded that village-owned enterprises do not have a position in the field of education, it is stated in the study that village-owned enterprises do not have a position in the field of education, including basic education.
Quiste de colédoco: Un raro desencadenante de pancreatitis aguda recurrente en la edad adulta. Reporte de caso
Authors: Guzmán Rodríguez Nubia , Amador Herrera Juan Antonio , Santillano Tinoco Néstor Amaury
Published: January 2024

Los quistes de colédoco (QC) son una enfermedad congénita poco frecuente, ocasionada por la dilatación tipo quística del tracto biliar, que se llega a manifestar clínicamente con cuadros repetidos de pancreatitis aguda, y su potencial maligno es un factor crucial en la decisión terapéutica. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 53 años con diagnóstico de QC tipo IVA que experimentó dolor abdominal y episodios recurrentes de pancreatitis aguda, lo que condujo a la programación de una pancreaticoduodenectomía para extirpar el tracto biliar intra y extrahepático dilatado y quístico. Los quistes de colédoco, plantean relevancia clínica debido a las complicaciones asociadas. La clasificación actualmente disponible de los seis tipos resulta valiosa para guiar el diagnóstico y tratamiento, así como para prever la evolución de la enfermedad. La extirpación completa del quiste de colédoco debe ser considerada siempre que sea posible con el fin de prevenir complicaciones en la vía biliar y su potencial transformación maligna.
Mercadeo en Instagram y su Influencia en las Decisiones de Compra del Consumidor
Authors: Campines Barría Francisco Javier
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación consiste en conocer en que medida el mercadeo en Instagram influye en las decisiones de compra de los consumidores. Esta posee un enfoque cuantitativo. De igual forma se considera una investigación de tipo descriptiva. El diseño de la investigación es no experimental de corte transversal. La encuesta fue la herramienta empleada para recabar la información, en donde la población estudiada estuvo conformada por 180 estudiantes. De estos se calculó la muestra en el que su nivel de confianza fue del 95% y el margen de error del 5%, a lo que se obtuvo una muestra representativa de 123 estudiantes a indagar.
СРАВНЕНИЕ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ОБЫЧНОГО МЕТОДА СУШКИ В ВОЗДУШНОЙ ПЕЧИ И МЕТОДА ДОМАШНЕЙ МИКРОВОЛНОВОЙ ПЕЧИ ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ ВЛАГИ В РИСЕ
Authors: Қалданов Жасулан , Базарбаев Болат , Аднабеков Максат , Смаилова Аяужан , Баймуханов Тилеген
Published: December 2023

Стандартным методом измерения влажности зерна является обычная технология сушки в воздушной печи. Этот метод требует более длительного периода времени для определения содержания влаги. Хотя электрические влагомеры популярны в рисовой промышленности, их необходимо часто калибровать с помощью метода сушки в печи. Поэтому требуется альтернативный, но быстрый и надежный метод, особенно для отраслей, занимающихся сбытом зерна. Для этого исследования были использованы образцы риса трех различных размеров (Bg 300 - средний жирный, Bg 358 - короткий круглый и At 405 - длинный тонкий). Пять различных уровней влажности (12-20% влажной основы) были получены путем добавления известных количеств воды. Взаимосвязь между значениями влажности в микроволновой печи и духовке с горячим воздухом оценивалась с использованием методов коэффициентов корреляции Пирсона, Спирмена и Кендалла. Также была установлена линейная регрессионная зависимость между методами определения влажности в духовке с горячим воздухом и микроволновой печи. Согласно данным, за исключением 870 Вт при заданном уровне поглощенной мощности МВт, два других параметра мощности МВт (265 Вт и 550 Вт) показали значительную статистическую корреляцию (r > 0,55, P < 0,01) между значениями температуры воздушной печи и MW печи для трех образцов риса. Однако настройки МВт на 550 Вт в течение 7 минут поглощенной мощности показали значительно более высокий коэффициент регрессии определения (r = 0,94, P < 0,01) при значениях температуры в воздушной печи. Из проведенного исследования можно сделать вывод, что бытовую микроволновую печь можно успешно использовать для определения содержания влаги в различных сортах риса в качестве альтернативного метода по сравнению с обычным методом сушки в воздушной печи. Целью данного исследования является сравнение эффективности обычного метода сушки в воздушной печи и метода домашней микроволновой печи для определения содержания влаги в рисе.
Osvrt na "Prijedlog Zakona o lobiranju", njegov značaj za poduzetničke i tržišne slobode
Authors: Arlović Vladimir
Published: January 2024

Poduzetničke i tržišne slobode, koje su ustavni temelj gospodarskog ustroja Republike Hrvatske, ne mogu se promatrati odvojeno od ustavnog prava da Hrvatski Sabor ili narod neposredno, samostalno, u skladu s Ustavom i zakonom, odlučuje o uređivanju gospodarskih, pravnih i političkih odnosa u Republici Hrvatskoj. U svezi s navedenom tezom, u radu se analizira „Prijedlog Zakona o lobiranju“, promatrajući ključne aspekte donošenja i sadržaja Prijedloga zakona. U radu se ujedno problematizira definiranje lobiranja, metode lobiranja, time i kvalifikacija lobiranja kao vrste društvene djelatnosti, te konačno i samu regulaciju fenomena. Zaključno, u radu se daju razmišljanja koja bi mogla pozitivno utjecati na uređenje i reguliranje fenomena lobiranje na prostoru Republike Hrvatske, s intencijom stvaranja pravne sigurnosti i utjecaja na kvalitetu poduzetničkih i tržišnih sloboda, pružanjem usluge lobiranjem stručno i regulirano.
Çalışma Yaşamında Esenlik ve Psikososyal Riskler: Değişen Dinamiklerle Başa Çıkma Stratejileri
Authors: Şen Selçuk
Published: December 2023

Çalışma yaşamı, teknolojik ve toplumsal değişikliklerle sürekli evrilmektedir. Bu dinamiklerin anlaşılması, çalışanların esenliği ve psikososyal risklerin yönetilmesi açısından hayati öneme sahiptir. Esenlik, bireylerin fiziksel, zihinsel ve sosyal olarak dengede hissetmeleri anlamına gelirken, işyerinde karşılaşılan psikososyal riskler, organizasyonel değişimlerin getirdiği stres, belirsizlik ve iş güvencesi eksikliği gibi faktörlerle tetiklenebilmektedir. Bu risklerin yönetilmesi için üç aşamalı bir müdahale modeli önerilmekte olup, işyerlerinde ruh sağlığını geliştirmek için kapsamlı stratejilere ihtiyaç vardır. Ayrıca, esnek çalışma saatleri gibi modern iş uygulamaları, çalışanların iş ve özel yaşam dengesini bulmalarını destekleyerek, esenliklerini ve işe olan bağlılıklarını artırabilir. Sonuç olarak, bu makale, iş yaşamının değişen dinamiklerini, esenlik kavramını ve psikososyal risk yönetimini derinlemesine ele alarak, işyerlerinin bu zorluklara nasıl cevap verebileceğine dair kapsamlı bir bakış sunmaktadır.
New Mass and Radius Constraints on the LHS 1140 Planets: LHS 1140 b Is either a Temperate Mini-Neptune or a Water World
Authors: Cadieux Charles , Plotnykov Mykhaylo , Doyon René , Valencia Diana , Jahandar Farbod , Dang Lisa , Turbet Martin , Fauchez Thomas J. , Cloutier Ryan , Cherubim Collin , Artigau Étienne , Cook Neil J. , Edwards Billy , Hallatt Tim , Charnay Benjamin , Bouchy François , Allart Romain , Mignon Lucile , Baron Frédérique , Barros Susana C. C. , Benneke Björn , Canto Martins B. L. , Cowan Nicolas B. , De Medeiros J. R. , Delfosse Xavier , Delgado-Mena Elisa , Dumusque Xavier , Ehrenreich David , Frensch Yolanda G. C. , González Hernández J. I. , Hara Nathan C. , Lafrenière David , Lo Curto Gaspare , Malo Lison , Melo Claudio , Mounzer Dany , Passeger Vera Maria , Pepe Francesco , Poulin-Girard Anne-Sophie , Santos Nuno C. , Sosnowska Danuta , Suárez Mascareño Alejandro , Thibault Simon , Vaulato Valentina , Wade Gregg A. , Wildi François
Published: January 2024

The two-planet transiting system LHS 1140 has been extensively observed since its discovery in 2017, notably with Spitzer, HST, TESS, and ESPRESSO, placing strong constraints on the parameters of the M4.5 host star and its small temperate exoplanets, LHS 1140 b and c. Here, we reanalyze the ESPRESSO observations of LHS 1140 with the novel line-by-line framework designed to fully exploit the radial velocity content of a stellar spectrum while being resilient to outlier measurements. The improved radial velocities, combined with updated stellar parameters, consolidate our knowledge of the mass of LHS 1140 b (5.60 ± 0.19 M
⊕) and LHS 1140 c (1.91 ± 0.06 M
⊕) with an unprecedented precision of 3%. Transits from Spitzer, HST, and TESS are jointly analyzed for the first time, allowing us to refine the planetary radii of b (1.730 ± 0.025 R
⊕) and c (1.272 ± 0.026 R
⊕). Stellar abundance measurements of refractory elements (Fe, Mg, and Si) obtained with NIRPS are used to constrain the internal structure of LHS 1140 b. This planet is unlikely to be a rocky super-Earth, as previously reported, but rather a mini-Neptune with a ∼0.1% H/He envelope by mass or a water world with a water-mass fraction between 9% and 19%, depending on the atmospheric composition and relative abundance of Fe and Mg. While the mini-Neptune case would not be habitable, a water-abundant LHS 1140 b potentially has habitable surface conditions according to 3D global climate models, suggesting liquid water at the substellar point for atmospheres with relatively low CO2 concentration, from Earth-like to a few bars.
Lutte pour la terre et lutte pour la Terre dans l’expérience zapatiste
Authors: Baschet Jérôme
Published: January 2024

L’expérience zapatiste, menée au Chiapas depuis 1994, s’ancre dans la tradition des luttes paysannes pour la terre. Pour Jérôme Baschet, elle a démontré que l’autonomie matérielle, permise par la récupération des terres et la capacité de subsistance qui en découle, est la première condition de l’autonomie politique. Mais l’expérience zapatiste implique aussi un horizon planétaire, marqué par le souci de préserver la possibilité d’une vie digne sur Terre. A la suite de ses précédentes participations à EcoRev’ 1 , l’auteur cherche à cerner la façon dont la lutte pour la terre et la lutte pour la Terre s’associent dans l’expérience zapatiste, et se demande dans quelle mesure les conceptions indigènes du rapport au territoire et à cette figure englobante appelée « terre-mère » ont pu jouer un rôle dans l’articulation de ces deux dimensions.
Le nouveau visage du progrès
Authors: Benegiamo Maura
Published: January 2024

Maura Benegiamo a mené dans le delta du Sénégal une enquête de terrain sur l’accaparement des terres par une entreprise italienne dans les années 2010. Elle en a tiré un ouvrage dans lequel elle développe une réflexion générale mettant en relation le phénomène de l’accaparement des terres avec l’extractivisme agraire et le capitalisme vert 1 . Nous traduisons ici un entretien publié en italien en 2022 2 , avec l’accord et l’aide de l’autrice, anciennement membre de notre comité de rédaction.
Exploring the nexus of biomedical science and robots for enhanced clinical outcomes—a literature review
Authors: Weerarathna Induni N. , Luharia Anurag
Published: January 2024

The convergence of biomedical science and robotics has ushered in an era of innovation and transformation within healthcare. This article, delves into the profound impact of this synergy, showcasing their symbiotic relationship and the potential they hold in revolutionizing patient care, medical research and healthcare delivery. From the evolution of surgical robots to advancements in medical imaging, we explore how this collaboration is redefining the boundaries of what's achievable. The exploration extends to social robots that alleviate caregiver workloads and therapeutic robots that aid patient recovery. While the benefits are evident, challenges and ethical considerations are also scrutinized. As we explore the dynamic intersection of technology and medicine, a promising transformation emerges, offering the potential for improved clinical outcomes and fresh opportunities in healthcare. This article aims to offer readers insights into the importance, challenges and possible future advancements in the fusion of biomedical science and robotics. It serves as a call to action for researchers, scientists and healthcare professionals to continually push the boundaries, explore uncharted territories and leverage this synergy to bring us closer to a world of healthier and happier lives.
IMD-Net: Interpretable multi-scale detection network for infrared dim and small objects
Authors: Li Dawei , Lin Suzhen , Lu Xiaofei , Zhang Xingwang , Cui Chenhui , Yang Boran
Published: January 2024

This study proposed an interpretable multi-scale infrared small object detection network (IMD-Net) design method to improve the precision of infrared small object detection and contour segmentation in complex backgrounds. To this end, a multi-scale object enhancement module was constructed, which converted artificially designed features into network structures. The network structure was used to enhance actual objects and extract shallow detail and deep semantic features of images. Next, a global object response, channel attention, and multilayer feature fusion modules were introduced, combining context and channel information and aggregated information, selected data, and decoded objects. Finally, the multiple loss constraint module was constructed, which effectively constrained the network output using multiple losses and solved the problems of high false alarms and high missed detections. Experimental results showed that the proposed network model outperformed local energy factor (LEF), self-regularized weighted sparse model (SRWS), asymmetric contextual modulation (ACM), and other state of the art methods in the intersection-over-union (IoU) and Fmeasure values by 10.8% and 11.3%, respectively. The proposed method performed best on the currently available datasets, achieving accurate detection and effective segmentation of dim and small objects in various infrared complex background images.
An efficient detection model based on improved YOLOv5s for abnormal surface features of fish
Authors: Zhang Zheng , Lu Xiang , Cao Shouqi
Published: January 2024

Detecting abnormal surface features is an important method for identifying abnormal fish. However, existing methods face challenges in excessive subjectivity, limited accuracy, and poor real-time performance. To solve these challenges, a real-time and accurate detection model of abnormal surface features of in-water fish is proposed, based on improved YOLOv5s. The specific enhancements include: 1) We optimize the complete intersection over union and non-maximum suppression through the normalized Gaussian Wasserstein distance metric to improve the model's ability to detect tiny targets. 2) We design the DenseOne module to enhance the reusability of abnormal surface features, and introduce MobileViTv2 to improve detection speed, which are integrated into the feature extraction network. 3) According to the ACmix principle, we fuse the omni-dimensional dynamic convolution and convolutional block attention module to solve the challenge of extracting deep features within complex backgrounds. We carried out comparative experiments on 160 validation sets of in-water abnormal fish, achieving precision, recall, mAP50, mAP50:95 and frames per second (FPS) of 99.5, 99.1, 99.1, 73.9% and 88 FPS, respectively. The results of our model surpass the baseline by 1.4, 1.2, 3.2, 8.2% and 1 FPS. Moreover, the improved model outperforms other state-of-the-art models regarding comprehensive evaluation indexes.
Infective Endocarditis - An uncommon presentation of disseminated melioidosis: a case report
Authors: Jazeer Mohamed , Maheswaran Umakanth
Published: December 2023

Melioidosis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection involving multiple organ systems and is increasingly being reported in Sri Lanka in recent times. The clinical presentation of the disease varies from localized cutaneous infections to sepsis and death. Involvement of the heart in melioidosis is rare and only a few cases have been described so far in the world literature.Herein we report a case of infective endocarditis in a 53-year-old man with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus for 5 years duration, who presented with intermittent low-grade fever along with loss of appetite, and malaise for 5 months duration. Examination revealed tachycardia, generalized abdominal tenderness, and coarse crackles on the left lower lobe of the lung. No peripheral stigmata of infective endocarditis or murmur were present. Blood cultures were positive for Burkholderia pseudomallei. 2D echocardiography was performed to exclude infective endocarditis as a cause of prolonged fever which showed a healed vegetation on the mitral valve and contrast-enhanced computerized tomography revealed renal, liver, and lung abscesses with splenic infarctions. A diagnosis of disseminated melioidosis was made. He was successfully treated with three weeks of initial intensive therapy with intravenous meropenem and oral sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (TMP-SMX) followed by subsequent three-month eradication therapy with TMP-SMX. Disseminated melioidosis can manifest as infective endocarditis hence a high index of clinical suspicion along with 2D echocardiography and other relevant investigations are crucial for the diagnosis. Initiation of intensive therapy with meropenem in combination with TMP-SMX as an adjunct can be lifesaving.
Investor’s Intention to Invest in the Stock Market Amidst the Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka: Using an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Lokuge L. W. Y. P. , Kumari J. S.
Published: January 2024

The primary objective of this research is to investigate the behavior of individual investors in the context of stock market investments during Sri Lanka's economic crisis. The study employs an extended version of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to comprehensively understand the factors influencing individual investor decisions. Utilizing a quantitative approach, the research aims to determine the better prediction of this expanded TPB in predicting individual investor behavior amid economic challenges. Data was collected through a systematic self-administered questionnaire distributed to both existing and potential individual investors. The relationship between variables was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results demonstrated that, amid the economic crisis, the subjective norms towards investing had the largest impact on individuals' intentions to participate in the stock market and Risk avoidance and Uncertainty avoidance had a highly significant influence on investor’s intentions. This research examined only current and prospective Colombo stock market investors' investment intentions during Sri Lanka's economic crisis. Few studies have attempted to include risk avoidance and uncertainty avoidance within a decision-making framework and future studies focus on these diverse market contexts. Owing to the economic downturn in Sri Lanka, the augmented TPB put forth in this study has contributed valuable insights for financial professionals, regulators, as well as existing and prospective investors. It furnishes a substantial knowledge base to aid in making informed investment decisions. Furthermore, it offers an expanded comprehension to existing and potential investors about the intricacies of the relationship between investment intentions, thereby widening their perspective.
An assessment on the implementation of same day antiretroviral therapy initiation in eThekwini clinics, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa
Authors: Govere Sabina M. , Manyangadze Tawanda , Kalinda Chester , Chimbari Moses J.
Published: January 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recom‑ mends same‑day initiation (SDI) of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all individuals diagnosed with HIV irrespective of CD4+ count or clinical stage. Implementation of program is still far from reaching its goals. This study assessed the level of implementation of same day ART initiation. A longitudinal study was conducted at four primary healthcare clinics in eThekwini municipality KwaZulu‑Natal. Data was collected between June 2020 to October 2020 using a data extrac‑ tion form. Data on individuals tested HIV positive, number of SDI of ART; and clinicians working on UTT program were compiled from clinic registers, and Three Interlinked Electronic Registers.Net (TIER.Net). Non‑governmental organisations (NGO) supporting the facility and services information was collected. Among the 403 individuals who tested HIV positive, 279 (69.2%) were initiated on ART on the same day of HIV diagnosis from the four facilities. There was a significant association between health facility and number of HIV positive individuals initiated on SDI (chi‑square=10.59; P‑value=0.008). There was a significant association between facilities with support from all NGOs and ART SDI (chi‑square=10.18; P‑value=0.015. There was a significant association between staff provision in a facility and SDI (chi‑square=7.51; P‑value=0.006). Urban areas clinics were more likely to have high uptake of SDI compared to rural clinics (chi‑square=11,29; P‑value=0.003). Implementation of the Universal Test and Treat program varies by facility indi‑ cating the need for the government to monitor and standardize implementation of the policy if the program is to yield success.
Can Quantitative Electroencephalography and Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy be a Good Guide in Kleine–Levin Syndrome?
Authors: Singh Swarndeep , Singh Jawahar , Shrivastava Neha P , Verma Rohit
Published: January 2024

There is scarce literature on functional neuroimaging data in Kleine–Levin syndrome. The current case report presents the electrical and metabolic status of cortical activity utilizing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) before and after treatment of symptomatic phase of illness with modafinil.
Role of Cardiac Risk Scores in Clinical Use to Predict Outcomes of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Ozcan Sevgi , Donmez Esra , Coban Eda , Korkut Elif , Ziyrek Murat , Sahin Irfan , Okuyan Ertuğrul
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

Acute coronary syndromes and ischemic stroke have similar risk factors. Risk scores help to identify disease severity in both diseases. We aimed to evaluate if HEART (History, ECG, Age, Risk factors, and Troponin) score could predict re-hospitalization, recurrent cardiac/cerebrovascular events risk, and mortality within 1-year follow-up in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.

Methods:

Patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke in our tertiary center between 2019 and 2021 were included in this retrospective study. CHA2DS2-VASc and HEART scores on admission were calculated. In-hospital, 1-month, and 1-year mortalities, as well as re-hospitalization due to recurrent ischemic (cardiac/cerebral), were defined as major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), and occurrence of MACCE was accepted as the primary endpoint of the study. Comparative statistical and regression analyses were obtained.

Results:

A total of 297 patients were included. The mortality rate for 30 days was 7.4% and 1 year was 20.5%. HEART and CHA2DS2-VASc scores were found independent risk factors associated with the occurrence of MACCE. Patients who experienced MACCE had higher HEART and CHA2DS2-VASc scores. Meanwhile, HEART score had better prognostic accuracy than CHA2DS2-VASc score when a cutoff value of 3.5 was set, which is associated with 84.7% sensitivity and 75.2% specificity in the prediction of MACCE.

Conclusion:

HEART score is effective in determining re-hospitalization and recurrent cerebral ischemic event risk as well as mortality within 30 days and 1 year in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke. Thus, concomitant use of HEART and CHA2DS2-VASc scores may provide better characterization of worse prognosis in ischemic stroke patients with high sensitivity and specificity.
Parent Artery Chronical Occlusion after Endovascular Treatment of a Unruptured “True” Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm
Authors: Zhou Baoyuan , Xu Linjuan , Sun Shouyuan , Zhang Hailin
Published: January 2024

A case of a patient with a true large unruptured posterior communicating artery (PCoA) aneurysm in a distal segment of PCoA, who was treated by interventional therapy via an ipsilateral occlusion of the internal carotid artery (ICA), is reported. Although the treatment went very well and the patient recovered very well, angiography 6 months after the operation showed that left PCoA had occluded and the aneurysm disappeared. The temporary recanalization of occluded ophthalmic segment of ICA can be a pathway for interventional therapy. Mechanism and preventive measures for spontaneous occlusion of the PCoA harboring an aneurysm still needs further study.