bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ravel the arranger: transcriptions of piano and orchestra music
Authors:   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, Zakharbekova Irina S.
Published: December 2023

It is common practice for composers to make arrangements and transcriptions of their own or other composers’ music. However, Maurice Ravel stands out by his piano and orchestral transcriptions which constitute a prominent part of his works and reveal certain creative purposes and techniques. This shapes the subject of the article which, inter alia, also focuses on terminology not typical for Russian musicology. The study is novel as it examines Ravel’s transcriptions that have been virtually out of research or performance scope in Russia, namely, Debussy’s “Danse” and “Sarabande”, Chabrier’s “Menuet pompeux”, and others. The paper describes Ravel’s transcriptions from three perspectives: time of creation, the original author’s material developed by Ravel, and timbre interpretation. The orchestral versions of his own piano compositions (“Pavana of the Sleeping Infante,” “Tomb of Couperin”, “Alborada”, etc.), as well as compositions by other authors (Debussy, Chabrier, Mussorgsky) form the biggest part of Ravel’s heritage. The article compares compositions written in different timbres as well as different approaches Ravel uses to make piano arrangements, hence, the comparative method is central to the study. Ravel’s piano transcriptions show him as an attentive arranger sensitive to the subtleties of the score as well as a diligent student who has “digested” and mastered the original sound material, which, subsequently, influenced his own work. Creating orchestral versions of his own and his colleagues’ works, the composer remakes and interprets originals in a new way. Ravel’s orchestral instinct, his brilliant timbre ear, attention to structural detail, sense of proportion as well as his impeccable taste make him a genuine master of arrangement.
Italian opera in Stalin’s Soviet Union
Authors:   The University of California, Tomof Kiril
Published: December 2023

This article explores the role of Italian opera in Soviet musical life from the end of World War II through the beginning of the Cold War. Italian opera provided inspiration for Soviet musical careers, exemplars against which Soviet musical development was measured, and simple musical enjoyment for Soviet audiences. The article analyzes two archival source bases that shed light on these dynamics. One source is box office data from the opera and ballet theaters in Moscow, Leningrad, and the Soviet Union's national republics. Analysis of this data demonstrates that operas by Italian composers provided a solid backbone of consistency in opera programming against which the tumultuous pursuit of a distinctively Soviet, multinational opera played out. Some especially famous operas were also so popular that they kept audiences coming to the theaters. The other archival source is bureaucratic correspondence regarding an effort to recruit Italian opera pedagogues to visit the USSR’s conservatories. Analysis of the correspondence uncovers Soviet bureaucrats’ insecurity about cultural development just as Soviet influence was expanding into Eastern Europe. It also reveals Soviet perceptions of Italian musical elites facing the complexities of the Cold War division of Europe. The article contributes to our understanding of the connection between performances of Italian opera and the construction of a Soviet musical culture that placed a very high value on opera as an advanced form of musical expression. It reveals that even during a period often considered the most insular in Soviet history, Soviet musicians and cultural administrators were engaging with their counterparts in the West. Finally, it demonstrates that the distinction between “international” and “transnational” cultural exchange that is often key to the way scholars of globalization analyze interactions that cross national borders is not as important in a Soviet context in which society was essentially embedded in the state bureaucracy.
11-13 Yaş Grubu Öğrencilerinde Oryantiring Eğitiminin Uzamsal Görselleştirme Ve Uzamsal Kaygıya Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ŞENGÖR Çağla , BABAYIGIT IREZ Gönül
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı 11-13 yaş grubu öğrencilerde 8 haftalık oryantiring eğitiminin uzamsal görselleştirme ve uzamsal kaygıya etkisinin araştırılmasıdır. Muğla Merkezde bir ortaokulda öğrenim gören 40 öğrenci çalışmaya gönüllü olarak katılmışlardır. Katılımcılar 11-13 yaş gurubu öğrencilerinden rastgele seçilerek deney gurubu (20 kız, 20 erkek) ve kontrol grubu (20 kız, 20 erkek) olmak üzere 2 gruba ayrılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında her iki gruba ön test ve son test olarak Uzamsal Kaygı Ölçeği ve Uzamsal Görselleştirme Testi uygulanmıştır. Deney grubuna 8 hafta boyunca, haftada 3 gün, 2 saat oryantiring eğitimi uygulanmış olup kontrol grubuna hiçbir eğitim verilmemiştir. Son test verileri elde edildikten sonra elde edilen veriler SPSS 16 paket programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Deney ve kontrol grubu ön test, son test değişkenleri arasındaki farkları hesaplamak için non-parametrik testlerden Wilcoxan Sign testi kullanılmıştır ve p değerinin 0,05’ten küçük olması durumunda anlamlı fark kabul edilmiştir.

Sonuç olarak, deney grubu ön test ve son test ölçüm sonuçlarına göre uzamsal kaygı ve uzamsal görselleştirme değerlerinde istatiksel olarak anlamlı farka rastlanılmıştır (p0.05).

Anahtar kelimeler: Oryantiring, uzamsal kaygı, uzamsal görselleştirme.
Evaluation Competencies and Evaluation Use: Some Reflections
Authors: De Silva Soma
Published: December 2023

This article aimed to identify the emphasis on evaluation use within evaluation competency frameworks. A review of evaluation competency frameworks shows an underlying focus on evaluation use in all frameworks. Nevertheless, specific competencies explicitly focusing on evaluation use were incorporated in more recent frameworks, reflecting the increasing attention to evaluation use. A theory of change for evaluation use is proposed depicting the role of competencies of evaluators and critical users. The article argues for more emphasis on directly use related competencies and extending the competencies beyond evaluators to users. It proposes establishing standardized and up-to-date evaluation training in academic institutions to professionalize evaluation and thereby promote the integration of evaluation in development interventions.  

Keywords: competency frameworks, evaluation competencies, use of evaluation, evaluation training, development interventions.
Trastornos mentales e intervenciones psicológicas más frecuentes en pacientes con diagnóstico de VIH/SIDA
Authors: Redrovan Espinoza Joffre Rodrigo , Ormaza Ulloa Luis Miguel
Published: December 2023

El VIH/SIDA es un grave problema de salud global, impactando a alrededor de 38,4 millones de individuos en todo el mundo (ONUSIDA, 2023). Además, una gran parte de esta población experimenta un nivel significativo de estrés, el cual puede llevar a complicaciones a nivel cerebral, resultando en diversos trastornos mentales. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la incidencia de los trastornos mentales y las intervenciones psicológicas más frecuentes en pacientes con VIH.  Se aplicó un enfoque descriptivo no experimental basado en la revisión bibliográfica. Se examinaron 43 artículos científicos de gran impacto extraídos de Scopus, ProQuest y PubMed, donde los criterios de inclusión se enfocaron en la población adulta, la actualidad (publicaciones de los últimos 5 años) y la pertinencia temática. Los resultados destacan que los trastornos mentales más recurrentes en esta población son la depresión mayor, la ansiedad generalizada, el estrés postraumático, las disfunciones sexuales, el consumo de estupefacientes y los trastornos relacionados con la pérdida o la dificultad para conciliar el sueño. En cuanto a la intervención más frecuente en los pacientes seropositivos, se encuentra la terapia cognitivo-conductual. Estas terapias incorporan técnicas como meditación, técnicas de relajación progresiva, terapias motivacionales, terapia C.C Breve, resolución de problemas, gestión de emociones y habilidades sociales. En conclusión, los trastornos mentales son altamente prevalentes en pacientes con VIH/SIDA, acentuando su vulnerabilidad. La terapia cognitivo-conductual en los adultos destaca por su eficacia en las intervenciones psicológicas, ya que mejora principalmente las relaciones sociales, reduce el dolor y aumenta la adherencia al tratamiento.
I Can’t Breathe
Authors: George Steven S. , Gupta Vinit
Published: December 2023

I Can't Breathe is a collaborative sequence produced by Steven S George and Vinit Gupta. It was published on Instagram.com/vinitguptaphoto on 1st June 2020 from 12 pm to 10 pm in ten frame narratives. The narrative unfolds in the form of inner monologues by a character whose identity is allusive. The mysterious narrator has a habit of forgetting. It's through forgetting the narrator remembers many things in the narrative. Character's memory is playing upon itself, due to which the character is confusing reality, past, and stories. The narrative unfolds in the mixing up of different worlds and identities and finding affinities amongst them. The frame takes its cue from the phrase "I can't breathe," which were the last words of George Floyd, who was pinned beneath three police officers and died due to choking. The unreliable narrator brings a correspondence to the particular instance with the working class, migrant workers, sexual and racial identities.
Interpersonal Communication Skills and Proactive Stance to Life’s Puzzles among Children: A Review
Authors:   Department of Home Science and Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Oyundoyin Bolanle , Jacob Udeme Samuel ,   South African Research Chair in Education and Care in Childhood, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa, Oyundoyin Temiloluwa ,   Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan, 5017 G.P.O. Ibadan, Nigeria, Onasanya Oluchi ,   Department of Early Childhood and Educational Foundations, University of Ibadan, 5017 G.P.O. Ibadan, Nigeria
Published: December 2023

This research article dealt with interpersonal communication skills among children and proactive stance to life’s puzzles. A review of related literature was performed to examine interpersonal communication, interpersonal communication skills, interpersonal communication and a proactive stance in conflict resolution, and the development of communication skills in children in a puzzled world. The study noted that children should be allowed and guided appropriately to express themselves clearly and assertively; parents should follow up on their children regularly and should build on teachers' efforts at home. Parents should also allow teachers to do their job of teaching, counselling, and rewarding positively (praise, commend) or negatively (punish) based on the circumstances; teachers should use a child-centered approach in order to make the class lively, interesting, and engaging for children. In addition, they should show empathy and try to be close to the children as much as possible to curb the actions of the loquacious ones and help the shy or withdrawn children to come out of their shells as they prepare for the task ahead in a challenging but essential milieu as they mature and are integrated into the system. The government should implement better incentives and policies to encourage teachers to contribute to the growth and positive development of the child through remuneration and promotion that are timely and in line with their quota.
Analisis Kontrastif Penanda Kala Pada Verba Bahasa Arab Fushā Dan Bahasa Arab ‘Ammiyyah Dialek Mesir
Authors: Baroroh Hilma Erfiani
Published: December 2023

Bahasa Arab Fushā adalah bahasa standar, sedangkan bahasa Arab 'Āmmiyyah adalah bahasa non-standar atau bahasa sehari-hari (digunakan secara informal dalam percakapan sehari-hari). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menunjukkan perbedaan penanda kala (tenses) pada verba Arab Fushā dan bahasa Arab 'Āmmiyyah dialek Mesir. Comrie (1985) merumuskan tiga bentuk kala mutlak: sekarang (present tense), masa lalu (past tense), dan masa depan (future tense). Data diambil menggunakan teknik deskriptif sinkronik (descriptive synchronic), yang dikumpulkan sebagaimana adanya dan dijelaskan sesuai dengan karakteristik alami teks (Djajasudarman, 1993). Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mencari sumber data menggunakan dialek Arab 'Āmmiyyah Mesir (buku dan percakapan sehari-hari orang Mesir). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penanda kala dalam bahasa Arab Fushā dan bahasa Arab 'Āmmiyyah dialek Mesir terjadi pada waktu sekarang (present tense) dan waktu yang akan datang (future tense) yang ditandai dengan perbedaan huruf di awal verbanya. Dalam bahasa Arab Fushā untuk kala sekarang (present tense) ditandai dengan adanya harf mudhoro'ah yaitu ي [ya] pada verba yang disesuaikan dengan subjeknya, sedangkan dalam bahasa Arab ‘Āmmiyyah dialek Mesir ditandai dengan menambahkan huruf "ب" [ba] di awal sebelum verba. Selanjutnya untuk kala mendatang (future tense), dalam bahasa Arab Fushā ditandai dengan adanya huruf س [sa] atau juga yang biasa dipakai سوف [saufa] yang kemudian diikuti oleh verbanya, sedangkan untuk bahasa Arab ‘Āmmiyyah ditandai dengan meletakkan huruf هـ [ha] di awal sebelum verba.
Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Perilaku Mengenai Aktivitas Fisik Terhadap Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) Siswa SMA Kota Pontianak
Authors: Rahmani Shafira , Wicaksono Arif , Armyanti Ita
Published: December 2023

Latar Belakang: Aktivitas fisik dapat diartikan sebagai setiap bentuk gerakan tubuh yang dihasilkan oleh otot-otot skeletal dan menghasilkan pengeluaran energi yang bermakna serta dibagi dalam kelompok ringan, sedang dan berat. Berat badan dan aktivitas fisik berhubungan dengan berbagai macam penyakit kronis dan secara keseluruhan menyebabkan kematian secara global.Berat badan berlebih dapat diukur dari Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT).Hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku siswa Kota Pontianak mengenai aktivitas fisik dilakukan penelitian dengan kuesioner dan pengukuran tinggi badan dan berat badan secara langsung.Tujuan: Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku mengenai aktivitas fisik terhadap IMT siswa SMA Kota Pontianak. Metode:Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian studi analitik jenis potong lintang. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa SMA di Kota Pontianak. Subjek penelitian diambil secara simple random sampling dengan jumlah 100 siswa-siswi.Analisis bivariat menggunakan uji Fisher Exact.Hasil: Hasil uji Fisher Exact pada hubungan pengetahuan mengenai aktivitas fisik dan IMT diperoleh nilai signifikan 0,84(sig>0,05). Hasil uji Fisher Exact pada hubungan sikap mengenai aktivitas fisik dan IMT diperoleh nilai signifikan 1 (sig>0,05). Hasil uji Fisher Exact pada hubungan perilaku mengenai aktivitas fisik dan IMT diperoleh nilai signifikan 0,011 (sig<0,05). Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan dan sikap mengenai aktivitas fisik terhadap IMT siswa SMA Kota Pontianak. Terdapat hubungan antara perilaku mengenai aktivitas fisik terhadap IMT siswa Kota Pontianak.
Implementando Elasticidade no Nível do Sistema Operacional
Authors: Belusso Valquíria Prestes , Galante Guilherme
Published: December 2023

Atualmente, duas abordagens de elasticidade são amplamente utilizadas. Na primeira abordagem, um controlador de elasticidade faz uso de dados de monitoramento do ambiente virtualizado ou da própria aplicação para tomar decisões relacionadas à escalabilidade dos recursos disponíveis. Na segunda abordagem, o controlador de elasticidade é diretamente incorporado ao código-fonte da aplicação, permitindo que a aplicação em si execute as ações de alocação e desalocação de recursos. Ambas as estratégias apresentam suas limitações: os monitores externos nem sempre são adequados para determinados tipos de aplicações, e a abordagem em nível de programação exige modificações e reestruturações no código-fonte da aplicação. Nesse contexto, apresenta-se um controlador de elasticidade integrado a um sistema operacional GNU-Linux para fornecer alocação dinâmica e automatizada de recursos de processamento e memória de forma rápida e efetiva. A solução é validada por meio de benchmarks sintéticos e três aplicações científicas.
Avaliando eficiência energética em padrões de algoritmos para computação científica e de alto desempenho
Authors: Anjos Paulo N. M. dos , Fazenda Alvaro L.
Published: December 2023

O desenvolvimento de novos algoritmos costuma concentrar-se na melhoria do desempenho, muitas vezes sem dar devida atenção ao impacto ambiental e ao custo energético decorrentes de sua execução. No entanto, esse tema tem recebido crescente atenção recentemente. Este trabalho tem como propósito demonstrar de maneira objetiva o consumo de energia de padrões de programação frequentemente encontrados em programas científicos que exigem alto poder de processamento. A medição do consumo de energia foi realizada por meio de software utilizando a interface RAPL, enquanto outras métricas de desempenho empregaram a contagem de operações executadas e o tempo decorrido. Foram conduzidos testes variando a quantidade de threads utilizadas, as opções de compilação, a quantidade de memória empregada e os processadores usados, com o objetivo de identificar os impactos que essas mudanças causam na eficiência energética. Os resultados evidenciam que a eficiência energética, geralmente, beneficia-se ao utilizar otimizações mais agressivas na compilação, sendo também diretamente influenciada pela escalabilidade do algoritmo.
A Systematic Literature Review on Optimization Techniques for Quantum Computing Compilers
Authors: Rocha Camilla Vitoria Bueno da , Santos Ana Luiza Diniz , Souza Matheus Alcântara
Published: December 2023

The rapid development of Quantum Computing (QC) as a promising computing paradigm has garnered significant attention for its ability to harness quantum mechanical properties for computation. With classical computing facing limitations outlined by Moore’s Law, QC emerges as a potential alternative for tackling complex computational problems. Yet, to unlock its full potential, robust and optimized compilers are pivotal, especially in addressing challenges posed by circuits with numerous qubits. In this systematic literature review, we analyze 18 articles to identify proposed optimizations for quantum compilers, exploring their applications, performance impacts, and emerging trends. Our primary goal is to offer valuable insights into the recent advancements and challenges in QC compiler optimizations. This will be achieved through the clustering of optimization groups, ultimately facilitating further progress in the development of highly optimized quantum algorithms and circuits.
Die weggeworfene Leiter
Authors: Lehnert Christian
Published: December 2023

Der Dichter und Theologe Christian Lehnert sucht in seinen Vorlesungen zur Wiener Poetikdozentur Schwellen auf. Wittgensteins Rede von der weggeworfenen Leiter aufnehmend, erkundet er an den Grenzen der Sprache die Verwandtschaft von poetischen und religiösen Suchbewegungen ins Ungesagte. Das Verstummen Gottes am Kreuz und die gegenläufige Vorstellung von der Schöpfung als Sprachgeschehen bilden dabei die Bezugspunkte. Von daher erscheint das Christentum als Sprachkraft, die nie verharren kann in dem, was gesagt ist…
Open Hernia Repair
Authors: Hari Rajah Kumar , Somanathan M.
Published: December 2023

Inguinal hernias are a common clinical condition that is present to the surgical clinic and open inguinal hernias repairs are one of the most common operations that are performed by general surgeons. Open inguinal hernia repairs have evolved from tension repairs like the Bassini and darning repair to the shouldice repair. As these procedures were under tension and hence the recurrence rates were high. The Lichtenstein repair was a tension free repair that uses mesh, revolutionized hernia repair as the procedure was simple and the recurrence rates were low whether the procedure was performed by a junior or senior surgeon. The Lichtenstein repair is now the most popular repair for inguinal hernias. Variants to this include the plug and patch repair and the prolene hernia system, which uses various types of tension free mesh repairs. This chapter investigates the various open hernia techniques with emphasis on the tension free repairs which involve the use of mesh (Lichtenstein) and not the use of mesh (Desarda). The older tension repairs like the Shouldice and Bassini repairs are also reviewed.
Perspective Chapter: Current Situation of Insecticide Residues in Food Commodities and Possible Strategies for Management of Residues
Authors: Kanda Kishore Reddy Banka , Maneesha Addanki , Babu Naik Chinna , Sadhineni Malleswari , Yelleti Tejaswi , Raja Reddy G.
Published: December 2023

Pesticides have evolved into a crucial instrument in agriculture’s evolution as a plant protection agent for increasing food output. Moreover, pesticides contribute significantly by preventing a number of terrible diseases. However, both occupational and environmental pesticide exposure can lead to a number of health issues in people. It has been noted that pesticide exposures are becoming more and more associated with immune system suppression, hormone disruption, lowered intellect, abnormalities in reproduction, and cancer. Because of the great demand for farm produce and their lack of awareness of the hazardous consequences of pesticide residues in food, some farmers do not wait long enough for the residues to wash off after spraying before harvesting. As a result, residues in food products have appeared as a result of increased pesticide use in agriculture. Some of the primary tactics for reducing human exposure to pesticides are pesticide safety, regulation of pesticide usage, appropriate application technology, and integrated pest management.
Capability To Adapt To Digital MSMES In Palu City
Authors: Risnawati Risnawati , Natsir Syahir , Putu Evvy Rossanty Niluh , Wirastuti Wiri , Gosal Rudy , A. H. Lamusa Faruq
Published: December 2023

After COVID 19 was announced as a global pandemic, businesses suddenly changed everything from work processes, business strategies to the most basic things like interactions. COVID-19 has also changed consumer behavior patterns, everyone will start to get used to online shopping. The digital adaptation of SMEs is needed to deal with the existing conditions. This adaptability will be socialized to SMEs typical of Palu City. The purpose of this service is to provide knowledge about the adaptability of digital SMEs in the city of Palu so that they can adapt to rapidly changing business developments according to market demands. The culinary MSME actors typical of the city of Palu are very enthusiastic about accepting the arrival of the service team, while showing the current conditions faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Culinary SMEs typical of the city of Palu need assistance in making business decisions. In addition, culinary SMEs typical of the city of Palu also require skill ups or even new skills in order to be able to adapt to business developments that are rapidly changing according to market demands.
Brioflora urbana de la ciudad de Córdoba (España)
Authors: Rosario Oliva Alonso
Published: December 2023

Se presenta la relación de briófitos encontrados en el casco urbano de Córdoba (Andalucía Noroccidental, España). Comprende un total de 68 táxones (63 musgos y 5 hepáticas). Para cada taxon se aporta, además de la localidad, la ecología donde fue encontrado.

A list of the bryophytes recorded from Córdoba city (NW Andalucía, Spain) is presented. It comprises a total of 68 taxa (63 mosses and 5 liverworts). Localities and ecological data are provided for each taxon.
Diabetes at a Glance: Assessing AI Strategies for Early Diabetes Detection and Intervention
Authors: Salman Shukur Ban , Mohd Yaacob Noorayisahbe , Doheir Mohamed
Published: December 2023

For the early identification of diabetes, a chronic illness that affects millions of people globally, artificial intelligence (AI) shows enormous promise. AI algorithms can recognize diabetes signs and give patients and healthcare providers early warnings by examining a variety of data sources, such as medical records, patient histories, and lifestyle factors. AI's capacity to evaluate sizable and intricate datasets is one of its main advantages in the diagnosis of diabetes. AI is capable of taking into account a broad range of variables that could lead to diabetes, such as age, BMI, food preferences, physical activity, and genetic predisposition. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can recognize early indicators of diabetes and forecast the risk of developing the condition by analysing patterns and relationships among these variables. AI can also be applied to customize diabetic care and screening. Healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes and lessen the burden of disease by customizing suggestions and treatment options for each patient. AI can assess a patient's risk of diabetes by looking into their lifestyle choices and medical history. Healthcare providers can focus treatments and preventative actions to lower the chance of illness onset by identifying high-risk individuals can identify early indicators of diabetes by analysing blood glucose levels, demographic data, and lifestyle factors. Because of this, medical practitioners may be able to intervene early on, when the illness is most amenable to treatment systems that can monitor blood glucose levels and examine patient histories to create customized diabetic treatment programs. This can involve individualized prescription schedules, workout programs, and food advice. All things considered, AI has the power to completely transform the way people with diabetes are managed by giving patients and healthcare providers individualized data-driven insights. The use of AI in clinical practice is fraught with difficulties, such as privacy issues and a dearth of standardized data, yet the advantages in identifying and treating diabetes are substantial.
Improving service quality at universities through student journey mapping
Authors: Ludwiczak Anna Katarzyna
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The aim of the pilot study was to determine whether student travel mapping can be an effective method supporting the improvement of services at a university in the context of creating value for students and their participation in creating this value. In-depth qualitative research was carried out, consisting in conducting semi-structured interviews with students. The study used the customer journey mapping (CJM) method. Students’ experiences related to their interactions with the university were identified from the moment of making the decision to start studying at the university to the moment of formally obtaining student status. The experiments covered the period during the restrictions related to the covid-19 pandemic were in force. Research has shown that journey mapping can be a useful method supporting the improvement of processes related to student service during the recruitment process. It allows for an in-depth analysis of experiences, which shows not only the problems arising at the points of contact, but also feelings and emotions. The use of CJM can help University employees understand students and better adapt service-related processes to their real needs and expectations.
The Effectiveness Of Sabo Dam Modular As A Clean Water Intake Weir (Case Study Of Work For Huntap Tondo Raw Water Project) In Palu City, Central Sulawesi
Authors: Prasetyo Eko , Yulianti Erni , Dewi Grace Citra
Published: December 2023

This research discusses the topography and geology of Palu City, Central Sulawesi, as well as the condition of the land around the "Works for Huntap Tondo Raw Water" project. The research results show that environmental factors, topography, geology, and soil conditions influence project planning and implementation. Therefore, a deep understanding of these factors is essential in ensuring the success and sustainability of the project. This research shows that the planning and implementation of the "Works for Huntap Tondo Raw Water" project in Palu City, Central Sulawesi, must pay attention to diverse geographical and geological conditions, soil conditions, and environmental factors in ensuring the success and sustainability of the project. Apart from that, the use of Modular Sabo Dam technology as a clean water intake weir is also an efficient and effective solution in managing the water supply in this project. The involvement of local residents also needs to be considered in project implementation to ensure success and support the surrounding environment. Key words: topography, geology, soil conditions, Sabo Modular Dam, Huntap Tondo Raw Water, local residents.
Sự tham gia của Nhân dân vào hoạt động quản lý nhà nước của chính quyền cấp xã
Authors: Trần Bá Hùng
Published: December 2023

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Penerapan Model Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw Pada Materi Segi Empat Siswa SMP Negeri Kelila
Authors: Sinambela Mei Helden , Kho Ronaldo , Nainggolan Jonner , Napitupulu Bettisari , Hutabarat Ida Mariati
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VII pada pokok bahasan segi empat dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 24 siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri Kelila Kabupaten Mamberamo Tengah. Tehnik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini meliputi observasi, tes dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa melalui penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw dapat meningkatkan aktivitas siswa pada pokok bahasan segi empat di kelas VII SMP Negeri Kelila Kabupaten Mamberamo Tengah Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022. Peningkatan aktivitas belajar tersebut dapat dilihat dari rata-rata aktivitas siswa pada siklus I mencapai 72,08% meningkat menjadi 76,8% pada siklus II. Penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw pada materi segi empat dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di kelas VII SMP Negeri Kelila Kabupaten Maberamo Tengah pada pokok bahasan segi empat. Sedangkan hasil belajar terlihat pada pembelajaran siklus I mencapai ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 67% siswa dengan nilai rata-rata 70,79 meningkat pada pembelajaran siklus II menjadi 87,5% siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran matematika dengan nilai rata-rata 77,92. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw pada pokok bahasan segi empat dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar siswa di kelas VII SMP Negeri Kelila Kabupaten Mamberamo Tengah.
Peningkatan Nilai Tambah Cabai Merah (Capsicum annum L.) Melalui Berbagai Proses Pengolahan
Authors: Setiavani Gusti , Devita Liza , Suarti Budi
Published: December 2023

Seiring pengembangan luas tanam cabai merah melalui program pengembangan Kawasan Pertanian Terpadu di Kabupaten Dairi, diperlukan peningkatan kapasitas petani dalam hilirisasi cabai merah.   Hal ini untuk mengantisipasi fluktuasi harga cabai dan kerusakan pada cabai yang berdampak terhadap pendapatan dan kesejahteraan petani. Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat dilaksanakan di Desa Parbuluan V yang merupakan lokasi KPT di Kabupaten Dairi.  Pelaksanaan kegiatan diawali dengan melakukan observasi lokasi dan kelompok tani dilanjutkan pelatihan mengenai pengolahan cabai merah sebanyak 3 kali.  Metode pelatihan meliputi ceramah, diskusi, dan praktek langsung.  Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan Efektifitas Pelatihan cukup efektif khususnya pelatihan pembuatan saos cabai. Efektifitas Perubahan Perilaku tergolong efektif pada pelatihan pembuatan saos cabai dan cukup efektif pada panen, pembuatan cabai kering dan pengemasan dan labelling. Secara keseluruhan kegiatan pelatihan cukup efektif merubah perliku/sikap peserta selama pelatihan mengenai panen, pembuatan produk olahan cabai merah kering dan saos cabai untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, nilai tambah dan pendapatan keluarga.
Kerangka Penyusunan Produk Hukum Daerah Berbasis Pada Kekhususan Dan Keberagaman Daerah
Authors:   Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, arliyanda Arliyanda ,   Universitas Indonesia Timur
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif terkait problematika peraturan daerah yang kehilangan dasar keberlakuannya terhadap peraturan perundang-undangan yang lebih tinggi. Melalui penelitian hukum ini diharapkan dapat mendeteksi permasalahan peraturan perundang-undangan terkait keberlakuan peraturan daerah yang secara Teknik dan subtansi telah sesuai dengan pedoman pembentukan peraturan perundang-undangan namun kehilangan dasar keberlakuannya karena bertentangan dengan peraturan yang lebih tinggi. Serta menemukan apakah benar peraturan daerah yang bermasalah ataukah sebenarnya peraturan diatas lebih tinggi dari peraturan daerah yang sebenarnya yang tidak sesuai dan tidak selaras dengan konsep otonomi daerah sehingga peraturan daerah tidak dapat menyesuaikan dengan kondisi yang ada didaerah karena harus menyesuaikan dengan kebijakan pemerintah pusat. Namun apabila merujuk pada Pasal 18 UUD NRI 1945 peraturan daerah masih memiliki dasar keberlakuan dengan syarat hal yang diatur merupakan kewenangan pemerintah daerah dan bukan merupakan urusan pemerintah pusat yang telah ditentukan oleh undang-undang. Karena pada dasarnya suatu peraturan perundang-undangan harus dilandaskan pada kepastian, keadilan, dan kemanfaatan.
Fully Functional Shopping Mall Application – ShopVista
Authors: De Silva D.I. , Pabasara W. A. C. , Dias A.H.J.S.S. , Hansani K.J.M. , Dewinda A.G.T. , Niyangoda S.A.N.S.H.
Published: December 2023

In today's fast-paced world, shopping has become an integral part of daily life for most individuals. However, the demands of busy lifestyles have left limited time for this essential activity, prompting a quest for quicker and more convenient shopping solutions. Shoppers encounter a range of challenges, including uncertainty about product availability, navigating extensive shopping malls, and occasionally forgetting intended purchases. To address these issues, this paper introduces a comprehensive shopping mall application that offers a solution to modern shopping dilemmas. The proposed application offers a wealth of features, including detailed information about every shop within a mall, real-time updates on product availability, the ability to create and manage customer wish lists, and an interactive mall map. This multifaceted system comprises a mobile application designed for the Android platform and a robust server-side module serving as the central database connecting customers and shop owners. Additionally, there is a web service interface that allows administrators to efficiently manage functions within this system. This research paper outlines the conceptualization, development, and implementation of this cutting-edge shopping mall application. By addressing the challenges faced by today's shoppers and harnessing the power of technology, the proposed solution seeks to enhance the shopping experience, offering both shoppers and mall operators a modern and efficient means of engagement.
GENETIC ALGORITHM AND RANDOM FOREST CLASSIFIER FUSION: A CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH FOR BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Authors: Veerapathran Veeramani , Faiza Bait Ali Suleiman  , Antonyraj Martin  , Rajesh Menon K
Published: December 2023

Breast cancer was a significant cause of mortality in women worldwide, highlighting the importance of early detection in improving patient survival rates. Although machine learning algorithms had shown effectiveness in diagnosing breast cancer, there was still room for improvement. This paper introduced a ground-breaking method that combined Genetic Algorithms (GAs) with Random Forest Classifiers (RFCs) for breast cancer diagnosis. GA’s were used to select the most informative features from the breast cancer dataset, while RFCs were employed to classify the data into cancerous and non-cancerous cases. The proposed approach was evaluated on a publicly available breast cancer dataset, and the results demonstrated a remarkable accuracy of 79.31%, surpassing the accuracy of RFCs without GA-based feature selection (77.58%). This innovative approach held great promise in improving the accuracy of early diagnosis and potentially saving lives. By leveraging the strengths of GAs and RFCs, this novel approach offered an effective means of diagnosing breast cancer and had the potential to revolutionize early detection practices.
The supply and demand challenges of medicines at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana
Authors: Modutlwa Nkaelang , Moyo Sehlule , Tshuma Ndumiso
Published: December 2023

Purpose:  This paper aims to investigate medicines' supply and demand challenges at Princess Marina Hospital in light of the prevalent shortage and unavailability of medicines in both the public and private sectors globally. Despite this, medicines remain essential commodities to healthcare systems. For Botswana, the unavailability of medicines situation has worsened over the past years due to complications from HIV, and AIDS. There was a need to investigate the supply and demand challenges of medicines at Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana's largest hospital.
Methodology: A quantitative methodology using a close-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 41 pharmacy personnel at Princess Marina Hospital. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel.
Findings: The supply and demand challenges identified are low manufacturing capacity by manufacturers, shortage of raw materials, poor supply chain management by local suppliers, Botswana’s uneconomical small market, inefficient logistic supply system, irrational use of medicines, Just-In-Time- Inventory, tendering system of awarding the lowest bidder, unexpected increased marketing strategies, long regulatory timelines, limited registered medicines, inadequate supply chain management skills, insufficient personnel, and poor collaboration between Princess Marina Hospital and Central Medical Stores.
Originality/Value: This paper identifies the supply and demand challenges of medicines specifically in Princess Marina Hospital. To attain the purposes of the study, an inquiry was created containing two components related to investment decisions, including financial literacy and economic factors. The inquiry was delivered to a sample of 85 people. Descriptive data were used to expound on study samples in the way that frequency, mean, and standard deviation. In addition, of highest quality-sample t-test and a natural linear regression reasoning were used to test the study theory at a consequence level of 0.05. The main findings of this study include (I) the impact of financial knowledge and literacy on investment decisions and (II) the impact of economic factors on investment decisions. The focus was on investment and savings-related decisions and preferences. Banks, financial institutions, and investors can benefit from understanding the impact of financial literacy, behavioral, and individual factors, thus inviting investors to other financial options. The study provided many recommendations, the most important of which, is by communicating financial factors and knowledge of finance to financial literacy, allowing decision-makers to anticipate economic events and plan for the future.
Financial Literacy, Economics Factors and Investing Decisions: A Study of Individual Investors in Iran
Authors: Shahvari Nastaran
Published: December 2023

Purpose:  This study sought to investigate the relationship between financial literacy and investment decisions in the Iranian stock exchange and investigated the financial literacy of investors in the Iranian stock market.
Methodology: To attain the purposes of the study, an inquiry was created containing two components related to investment decisions, including financial literacy and economic factors. The inquiry was delivered to a sample of 85 people. Descriptive data were used to expound on study samples in the way that frequency, mean, and standard deviation. In addition, of highest quality-sample t-test and a natural linear regression reasoning were used to test the study theory at a consequence level of 0.05.
Findings: The main findings of this study include (I) the impact of financial knowledge and literacy on investment decisions and (II) the impact of economic factors on investment decisions. The focus was on investment and savings-related decisions and preferences.
Originality/Value: Banks, financial institutions, and investors can benefit from understanding the impact of financial literacy, behavioral, and individual factors, thus inviting investors to other financial options. The study provided many recommendations, the most important of which, is by communicating financial factors and knowledge of finance to financial literacy, allowing decision-makers to anticipate economic events and plan for the future.
The Smart Contracts in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry
Authors: Mohammadi Reza
Published: December 2023

Purpose: A smart contract represents an agreement between parties that exploits a blockchain as the enforcing medium, limiting or avoiding the need of a legal enforcement (e.g., a court). The purpose of this paper is the review advantage and challenges of smart contracts on Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industry.
Methodology: This paper does a systematic review to discuss the application prospects of blockchain technology in the oil, gas & Petrochemical industry.
Findings: The results show that the smart contract would be effective in Oil, Gas & Petrochemical industry.
Originality/Value: Finally, we note that, despite its significant potential, smart contracting is still a developing technology and has several open challenges associated with its implementation, such as privacy concerns, risk of cyber-attacks (such as hacking) and the energy required for computation and blockchain deployment of the contracts. So far, smart contract applications in energy systems have been mostly focused on research, proof-of-concept and demonstration projects (such as P2P demonstration projects run in a local community or microgrid).
Os corpos no rio Guandu: considerações sobre a formação de um imaginário social no terceiro quartel do século XX
Authors: Antonio Mariana Dias , Kaminski Rosane
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo situa e problematiza o imaginário social que vincula o rio Guandu, na Baixada Fluminense, às práticas de extermínio. Diversos veículos da imprensa carioca reafirmam o uso comum desse rio como ponto de desova de cadáveres, permitindo a construção e a perenização de um imaginário social expresso em diversos bens culturais brasileiros, como a poesia, a crônica policial, o cinema, as artes plásticas e a música. Buscando uma compreensão sobre a formação histórica desse imaginário, foi realizado um levantamento de edições de três jornais cariocas no terceiro quartel do século XX junto à Hemeroteca Digital da Biblioteca Nacional, compilando a produção de conteúdo com referências diretas a cadáveres no rio Guandu. A sistematização das informações mapeadas evidenciou três regiões de interesse, entre os anos de 1961 e 1964, que mereceram melhor atenção quanto à eventual formação de um imaginário social associando o Guandu às práticas de extermínio: o caso do “Assalto ao trem pagador”, a “Operação mata-mendigos” e caso dos “Vigilantes da Morte”.
Interview mit Helena Rittler
Authors: Raffler Francesca-Maria
Published: December 2023

Für Studierende sind die Perspektiven nach dem Abschluss immer eine gewichtige Frage. In der Rubrik "Zukunftsperspektiven" sprechen wir deswegen mit Menschen, die im Musik- und Kulturbereich arbeiten. In dieser Ausgabe haben wir Helena Rittler von der Staatsoper Stuttgart zu Gast.
Self-diffusion and binary-diffusion coefficients in gases
Authors: Burgess Jr. Donald R
Published: December 2023

In this work, we compiled and evaluated both self-diffusion and binary-diffusion coefficients D for gases as a function of temperature. The tables in this paper have approximately 300 individual diffusion coefficients for a wide range of chemical classes: rare gases, small H/O/N/S species, hydrocarbons, and oxygen-, nitrogen-, and halogen-substituted hydrocarbons. The recommended values for the diffusion coefficients are for standard room temperature 298.15 K (D298) and standard atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa). We also provide expressions for many of the diffusion coefficients as a function of temperature, where available in the literature.
Nuclear Security Recommendations on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities (INFCIRC/225/Revision 5)
Authors:   INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
Published: December 2023

This publication, the fifth revision of Nuclear Security Recommendation on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities (INFCIRC/225), is intended to provide guidance to States and their competent authorities on how to develop or enhance, implement and maintain a physical protection regime for nuclear material and nuclear facilities, through the establishment or improvement of their capabilities to implement legislative and regulatory programmes. The recommendations presented in this publication reflect a broad consensus among IAEA Member States on the requirements which should be met for the physical protection of nuclear materials and nuclear facilities.
Nuclear Energy in Mitigation Pathways to Net Zero
Authors:   INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
Published: December 2023

This publication addresses the contribution of nuclear energy in global climate change mitigation pathways as put forth by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the International Energy Agency. Global mitigation scenario pathways from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report and the International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Outlook highlight an important role for nuclear energy, in combination with other low carbon energy sources, in transition pathways compatible with the 1.5 and 2°C goals of the Paris Agreement. Most low carbon pathways project a doubling or more of global nuclear electricity generation by 2050. However, beyond electricity, the mitigation potential of nuclear energy in non-electric applications, such as the use of nuclear heat and hydrogen to decarbonize hard-to-abate activities in heavy industry and transportation, may not yet be fully reflected in current scenario pathways. This identifies an opportunity to enhance future scenario analyses to better support effective climate policy action.
Estrategia pedagógica para el uso de la herramienta Educaplay en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés
Authors: Cadena Villegas Génesis Carolina , Medina León Alberto , González Mejía Karla Lucila , Peña Vega Dolores Eugenia
Published: December 2023

Se aborda la incidencia de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones en el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje y en especial el uso de la herramienta Educapaly. El objetivo es desarrollar destrezas y habilidades en el dominio del idioma inglés con la aplicación de la música como contenido multimedia implementado en los Entornos Virtuales de Aprendizaje por medio de una estrategia pedagógica. Se utilizan métodos teóricos de investigación en el estudio del marco teórico referencial como guía para la sistematización del conocimiento precedente y base para la elaboración de la estrategia y la encuesta utilizada en la comprobación. Se aplican además métodos empíricos como los cuestionarios y las encuestas y se combinan con el uso de herramientas estadístico matemáticas como los índices de Satisfacción Grupal y de recomendación. Se utiliza el software SPSS para probar la validez del instrumento (Alpha de Conbrach) y la fiabilidad (R cuadrado), así como el desarrollo de pruebas estadísticas como prueba de normalidad, correlación de Pearson y Chi Cuadrado. Se obtienen resultados satisfactorios con el uso de la herramienta para las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas y valores excelentes para la usabilidad, aplicabilidad y recomendación de la estrategia por los usuarios.