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TRANSFORMATION OF SWITZERLAND'S CONTEMPORARY FOREIGN POLICY DURING THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Authors:   Mariupol State University, Yergakova V. , Gridina I. ,   Mariupol State University, Tanchyk O. ,   Arizona State University
Published: August 2024

The article discusses changes in Switzerland's foreign policy caused by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Switzerland, a country with a neutral status since 1815, is experiencing significant shifts in international relations, where neutrality is no longer a reliable security guarantee. Switzerland's support for Ukraine is crucial, both in terms of practical material assistance and influencing the global political elite, the public, and the country's image as it engages in warfare. The adaptation of Switzerland's foreign policy in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war is examined through its Euro-Atlantic orientation, specifically its relations with the European Union and NATO. Switzerland's current position regarding the war and its "perpetual neutrality" hinges on its Euro-Atlantic foreign policy. Keywords: Russia-Ukraine War, neutrality, European Union, NATO, Switzerland, Swiss foreign policy.
Impacto dos fatores clínicos e socioeconômicos sobre a lactação e adoecimento de lactentes
Authors: Fiorio Lais Meloti , Araújo Thifany Félix , Souza Júlia Nascimento , Souza Thalyne Krettli , Silva Racire Sampaio
Published: August 2024

O aleitamento materno é uma condição de extrema importância no desenvolvimento dos lactentes e prevenção de doenças. Entretanto, diversos fatores dificultam o acesso a informações de qualidade às mães, fomentando um quadro favorável ao desmame precoce. O objetivo desse artigo é relacionar fatores socioeconômico-culturais de mães brasileiras com a manutenção do aleitamento materno, frequência ao pré-natal e redução de enfermidades que afetam lactentes menores de 1 ano. Para isso, foi realizado um estudo transversal com uma entrevista estruturada por meio de um formulário eletrônico do tipo Google Forms previamente testado e aplicado por pesquisadores capacitados à 99 mães ou cuidadoras de crianças atendidas no Hospital Infantil e Maternidade Alzir Bernardino Alves com até 1 ano de idade nos setores de enfermaria ou Pronto Socorro no período de outubro de 2022 a março de 2023. Evidenciou-se que 79,7% das mães com escolaridade maior que 9 anos obtiveram um pré-natal adequado (p= 0,023). O que permitiu concluir que mães com escolaridade superior a 9 anos possuem maiores índices de pré-natal adequado.
The Contribution of Modern Muslim Scholars and Institutions to Qurʾānic Manuscript Studies: A Preliminary Survey
Authors: Shaker Ahmed Wisam , El-Khatib Abdallah Abdulrahman
Published: August 2024

The Idea of this  paper is to  document the contributions of contemporary Muslim scholars, Islamic institutions, and postgraduate students to the study of Qurʼān manuscripts through an initial bibliographic survey. The central question addresses the extent and scope of these contributions, examining whether there was any reluctance among Muslim scholars to engage in the study of Qurʼān manuscripts. The objectives of this paper is to provide a preliminary comprehensive overview of the efforts made by contemporary Muslim scholars and Islamic institutions in this domain. Furthermore, this study showcases the significant contributions of contemporary Muslim scholars and Islamic institutions to the study of Qurʼān manuscripts, highlighting their roles and any reservations they may have had regarding the analysis of ancient Qurʼān manuscripts. The paper also identifies key challenges in this field, including the scarcity of previous studies, limited bibliographic surveys, and the lack of dedicated Qurʼānic research centers in the Muslim world. In this paper, a statistical and analytical methodology was applied, the statistical-methodology was facilitated by a preliminary bibliographic list from the e-Ma’rifa Foundation, which included books, published articles in academic journals, conference papers, and university theses. Additional data were provided by the Tafsir Center for Quranic Studies. The findings reveal that contemporary Muslim scholars, postgraduate students, and Islamic institutions have made substantial contributions to the study of Qurʼān manuscripts, with no significant opposition to analytical studies in this area. Consequently, the authors recommend the establishment of specialized centers to conduct comprehensive studies on Qurʼān manuscripts across the Muslim world.
تصرفات المدين غير المحجور عليه: أحكامها وآثارها دراسة فقهية مقارنة بالقانون المدني الأردني
Authors: القضاة آدم نوح
Published: August 2024

فكرة البحث الرئيسية تقوم على بيان أثر الدين على التصرفات الصادرة عن المدين غير المحجور عليه، وفق أحكام الفقه الإسلامي، مقارنة بما أخذ به القانون المدني الأردني، وأهمية البحث تتمثل في توضيح أثر الدَّين على التصرفات من الناحية الفقهية والقانونية، وتعريف المشتغلين بالمداينات بحقوقهم وواجباتهم وسبل المحافظة عليها، مع تعميق الفهم لنصوص القانون الأردني بردها إلى مصادرها التاريخية. وتتمثل إشكالية البحث في تتبع الاجتهادات الفقهية في حكم تصرفات المدين قبل الحجر عليه صحة ونفاذاً، والآثار التي تترتب عليها، وهل تأثر القانون المدني بأي من هذه الاجتهادات؟ ويهدف البحث إلى بيان اتجاهات الفقهاء في المسألة، وعرض أدلتهم مع المناقشة والترجيح، ثم المقارنة بين موقف الفقه الإسلامي والقانون. والمنهج المتبع في هذا البحث هو المنهج الوصفي والتحليلي والمقارن. وقد تبين للباحث جملة من النتائج منها: أن للفقهاء في حكم تصرفات المدين الذي أحاط الدين بماله اتجاهين: الأول: يرى أن تصرفات المدين -حال الصحة- صحيحة نافذة، وأن الدين المستغرق لا يؤثر في قدرته على مباشرة التصرفات، أما في حال المرض فإن تبرعاته تكون موقوفة. والثاني وهو ما ترجح لدى الباحث: يرى أن تصرفات المدين يجب أن تتقيد قبل الحجر كما هو الحال بعده، وهذا التقييد يتجه بصورة أساسية إلى التبرعات. ويرى الباحث أن سبب الخلاف يعود إلى تمسك الفريق الأول بأن الأصل في التصرفات الصحة، أما الثاني فقد اعتبر المعنى الذي من أجله شرع الحجر، وهو حماية مصلحة الدائنين، ورأى أنه ينسحب على من أحاط الدين بماله أيضاً. القانون المدني الأردني سلك في هذه المسألة مسلك الفريق الثاني، وتأثر به في كثير من أحكامه.
Identifying Climatic Refugia by Integrating Continuous Heterogeneity and Discrete Classifications of Variables
Authors: Zhou Jian , Yang Feiling , Yan Wenbo , Wu Ruidong
Published: August 2024

Climate diversity is essential for safeguarding biological diversity against climate change. Two planning approaches based on continuous heterogeneity or discrete classification have previously been implemented to identify climatic refugia. However, little is known about the performance of the integration of the 2 measurements for identifying climatic refugia. Using the case of Yunnan in southwest China, we examined the relationship between 2 measurements of climatic heterogeneity: the continuous climatic heterogeneity index (CCHI) and the variety of climatic units (VCU). We then identified climatic-heterogeneity refugia focusing only on CCHIs and the comprehensive climate-diversity refugia integrating CCHIs with the rarity and endemism of climatic units. Last, we assessed the coverages of these 2 sets of refugia for current high conservation-value areas, indicated by 5 existing biodiversity priority conservation area (PCA) schemes. The composite-CCHI and VCU demonstrated substantial different distributions, and the climatic heterogeneity level assessed by VCU was higher than that of composite-CCHI. The composite-CCHI levels were significantly positively correlated with the coverage percentages of the 5 PCAs. The Jaccard similarity index between climatic-heterogeneity refugia and climate-diversity refugia at a 30% conservation target was 0.26. The climate-diversity refugia coverages for the 5 biodiversity PCAs were consistently higher than those of climatic-heterogeneity refugia. Existing nature reserves covered 18.6% of the 5% climate-diversity refugia. Our analyses suggest that CCHI is more effective than VCU in revealing climatic heterogeneity and indicating current high conservation-value areas. Integrating continuous climatic heterogeneity with the rarity and endemism of climatic units serves as an optimal approach for identifying climate-diversity refugia.
Dihydroartemisinin Regulated the MMP-Mediated Cellular Microenvironment to Alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Guo Qiuyan , Wang Qixin , Chen Jiayun , Zhao Minghong , Lu Tianming , Guo Zuchang , Wang Chen , Wong Yin Kwan , He Xueling , Chen Lin , Zhang Wenjing , Dai Chuanhao , Shen Shengnan , Pang Huanhuan , Xia Fei , Qiu Chong , Xie Daoyuan , Wang Jigang
Published: August 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with features of synovial inflammation, cartilage erosion, bone destruction, and pain and is currently lacking a satisfactory treatment strategy. Dihydroartemisinin (DHA), the active metabolite of artemisinin, has exhibited outstanding suppressive effects on RA without obvious side effects. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, which limits its further clinical application. The purpose of this study is to reveal the pharmacodynamic mechanism of DHA against RA by means of a combination of single-cell RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), proteomics, as well as transcriptomics both in vivo and in vitro. In our results, DHA effectively reduced the degree of redness, swelling, and pain in RA rats and dramatically changed the synovial tissue microenvironment under the pathological state. Within this microenvironment, fibroblasts, macrophages, B cells, and endothelial cells were the major affected cell types, primarily through DHA targeting the extracellular matrix (ECM) structural constituent signaling pathway. In addition, we confirmed that DHA regulated the ECM by modulating matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) and MMP3 in the synovial tissue of RA rats. Moreover, DHA induced apoptosis in MH7A cells, further validating the bioinformatics data. In conclusion, DHA effectively reduced the inflammatory response and improved the immune microenvironment in synovial tissue by inhibiting MMP2 and MMP3. Our findings provide a basis for the application of DHA in the treatment of RA.
Photothermal Phase Change Energy Storage Materials: A Groundbreaking New Energy Solution
Authors: Wang Linghang , Yu Huitao , Feng Wei
Published: August 2024

To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These materials, utilizing various photothermal conversion carriers, can passively store energy and respond to changes in light exposure, thereby enhancing the efficiency of energy systems. Photothermal phase change energy storage materials show immense potential in the fields of solar energy and thermal management, particularly in addressing the intermittency issues of solar power. Their multifunctionality and efficiency offer broad application prospects in new energy technologies, construction, aviation, personal thermal management, and electronics.
Coupling Chiral Cuboids with Wholly Auxetic Response
Authors: Wang Jiajun , Chen Zhaochang , Jiao Pengcheng , Alavi Amir H.
Published: August 2024

Auxetic materials have been extensively studied for their design, fabrication and mechanical properties. These material systems exhibit unique mechanical characteristics such as high impact resistance, shear strength, and energy absorption capacity. Most existing auxetic materials are two-dimensional (2D) and demonstrate half-auxetic behavior, characterized by a negative Poisson’s ratio when subjected to either tensile or compressive forces. Here, we present novel three-dimensional (3D) auxetic mechanical metamaterials, termed coupling chiral cuboids, capable of achieving negative Poisson’s ratio under both tension and compression. We perform experiments, theoretical analysis, and numerical simulations to validate the wholly auxetic response of the proposed coupling chiral cuboids. Parametric studies are carried out to investigate the effects of structural parameters on the elastic modulus and Poisson’s ratio of the coupling chiral cuboids. The results imply that the Poisson’s ratio sign-switching from negative to positive can be implemented by manipulating the thickness of Z-shaped ligaments. Finally, the potential application of the coupling chiral cuboids as inner cores for impact-resistant sandwich panels is envisioned and validated. Test results demonstrate a remarkable 49.3% enhancement in energy absorption compared to conventional solid materials.
Tourism and Terrorism: Is There a Pattern of Recovery Following a Terrorist Attack?
Authors:   ,   Institute of Technology Tralee, Stafford Mary
Published: August 2024

"The purpose of this research is to ascertain if there is a pattern of recovery in tourism following a terrorist attack. If so, what measures can be taken to mitigate against such a significant downturn in tourism as experienced by the tourism industry following the terrorist attacks of September 112001. The research conducted is a multi-method approach combining secondary research with primary research (in-depth interviews, case studies and tourist surveys) to provide a synthesis of research findings. The findings suggest that there are defining phases to the recovery process but no clear pattern has emerged. A number of factors are identified which will influence the recovery process, including the history of terrorist attacks in the tourist’s homeland, government’s role in the tourism industry, media coverage, security responses, the timing of the attacks and the flexibility of industry structures. The findings of the research have implications for the tourism industry in Ireland for future tourism policy. The findings highlight that there are responses required that must be in place in order for the industry to manage a crisis resulting from a terrorist attack and to minimize the impacts it will have on the industry. This research contributes to providing information previously lacking in this subject area. With further research and publications the research will influence tourism policy and action in this country to mitigate against a downturn in the tourism industry, should a terrorist attack affecting Irish tourism industry recur."
Wavelength Swept Photonic Crystal Laser
Authors:   ,   Munster Technological University, Butler Sharon
Published: August 2024

Photonics has become integral to society, based on its ability to sense the environment, to manipulate materials and to transport information. The dominance of silicon electronics has made silicon photonics a compelling vision, but difficulties with light emission have caused delays in implementation and an enduring role for III-V materials. The research conducted in this Ph.D. thesis involves study and utilisation of a combination of the optical gain of Indium Phosphide with the precision and energy of silicon nanophotonics in a novel family of lasers. A continuously tunable akinetic reflective filter is exploited to obtain a wavelength swept laser. The akinetic reflective filter comprises a 2D silicon photonic crystal cavity providing wavelength selectivity at the resonance wavelength realised by means of lithographically controlled design. At the resonance wavelength, the photonic crystal cavity provides narrowband reflectance which acts as the output coupler of an external cavity laser. The reflectance band is tuned by the thermo-optic effect in silicon in order to sweep the lasing wavelength and allowing for laser frequency modulation. Two laser configurations are examined, namely: a short cavity single mode laser and a long cavity multimode Fourier Domain Mode Locked laser. The characteristics of these lasers are examined and the effects of tuning the novel photonic crystal resonant reflector in both laser configurations are explored.
An Empirical Investigation Of The Role Of The Accountant In The Implementation Of An Integrated System: A Case Study In Cork County Council.
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Griffin Julie
Published: August 2024

"The last decade has been a lime of continuous rapid change in the business environment. To survive in this environment, organisations have had to become more competitive and customer focussed. The promised benefits of integrated systems made their implementation a popular attempt at achieving success in the private sector. The implementation process for, and the benefits of integrated systems in the private sector are well documented. Integrated systems are still a relatively new phenomenon in the public sector. The researcher was working, as an accountant, in Cork County Council, when it was tendering for and implementing a new integrated system. Very’ little has been written on the implementation of integrated systems in the public sector. Practically nothing has been written on the role of the accountant in this process. Recognising these gaps, and having the opportunity to act as a participant obseiwer, the researcher decided this would he a worthy area of research. This study is an exploratory^ case study examining the influence of the accountants in the implementation of an integrated system in Cork County Council. A review of the existing literature identified ten eritical factors necessaiy to ensure that integrated systems are implemented successfully and seven key faetors contributing to the influence of the accountant in that process. These are linked in a matrix which highlights the importance of the accountant in the implementation of integrated systems and forms the theoretical framework for the rest of the study. In Cork County Council the accountants were instrumental figures in the successful implementation of an integrated system. The accountants were committed and involved in the implementation process from initiation to completion. Their traditional skills in accounting and analysis, combined with their modern softer skills, strong business acumen and knowledge of technology, made them valuable members of the implementation team."
An Exploration Of Experiential Marketing In The Fast-moving Consumer Goods Industry: Development Of The Experiential Marketing Implementation Model And The Return On Integrated Experience Formula
Authors:   ,   Munster Technological University, Barry Holly
Published: August 2024

The nature of brand-customer relationships has long been the focus of marketers’ attentions, however, the competitive environment of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry in the modern era, has significantly elevated the importance of that relationship in the literature. This is primarily due to the evolution of consumers’ needs and wants and their growing expectation of brands playing a key role in their daily lives. As a result, brands face the challenge of trying to communicate with their target audience through a multitude of marketing communications tools that both engages and excites them, while at the same time building effective memory structures which leads to brand recall, purchase and brand-customer relationships. In this landscape, experiential marketing has emerged as a way of creating authentic interactions with target markets that affords two-way communication and enables brand-consumer relationships to be cultivated. Research on experiential marketing has predominantly focused on the core philosophy of the concept, which is rooted in consumer behaviour literature, and on the benefits accruing to the consumer. Significantly, however, there is a distinct lack of emphasis on the theoretical development of the concept with little shared understanding in the collective body of work on experiential marketing regarding its application and evaluation, specifically in the FMCG industry. It is within this context that this thesis is positioned and from which two major contributions are extrapolated. The first contribution to the marketing literature is the Experiential Marketing Implementation Model. This framework emphasises a strategic approach to experiential marketing, while also firmly rooting it in the long-established Integrated Marketing Communications model. The second major contribution of this research is the Return on Integrated Experience Formula. This formula presents an all-encompassing method of evaluating experiential marketing, both in the short-term and significantly over the long-term, in the context of overall brand health. Taken together, these research contributions provide new and significant insights into experiential marketing. Through the distinct conceptual framework and the under-researched practitioner perspective, this study broadens understanding of both the application and evaluation of experiential marketing. As such, the research, makes theoretical contributions, not only to the literature on experiential marketing, but also on the development and maintenance of brand-customer relationships, indicating parameters and guidelines for the future development of those relationships using an experiential marketing approach.
The Effectiveness Of Strategic Planning And Self Study Programs In Leading To Improvements In Institutional Performance And Organisational Learning In An Irish Higher Education Institute
Authors:   ,   Institute of Technology Tralee, Lillis Deirdre
Published: August 2024

"Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) worldwide are investing increasing resources in strategic planning and self-study activities, in order to meet accountability and quality assurance requirements and to improve their performance. Despite this, little empirical research exists which can definitely answer the question as to whether these activities are effective in leading to improvements in institutional performance and organisational learning, let alone shed light on the reasons why. This study investigated three strategic planning and three self study programs which were undertaken in one HEI in Ireland over an 8 year period from 1997 to 2006. The first research question determined whether these programs were effective in leading to improvements in institutional performance. The second research question shed light on the reasons why the programs were effective. The third research question sought to understand what the Institute learned as a result in engaging in these programs and investigated concepts around single and double loop organisational learning. The key findings were that the programs were effective to varying degrees in leading to improvements, with self study more effective than strategic planning. The engagement of academic staff, how the programs strengthened the steering core, their driving forces and the resources invested in process management were seen to be key factors in effectiveness. The programs fell some way short of leading to organisational learning however and deficiencies in their ability to build shared vision, promote team learning, question underlying assumptions and take a holistic perspective were identified. A reality-oriented, post-positivist research philosophy was adopted which means the results can be viewed in terms of probable causal effects and in which the reader has discretion to draw his/her own conclusions on the basis of the evidence presented. A mixed mode approach was used by mixing hypo-deductive reasoning with primarily qualitative methods of inquiry. The main data sources used were documents (Institute publications, proceedings of Governing Body, Academic Council, senior management team, etc.) and interviews with n=17 informants. The informants included all of the senior management team of the Institute and approximately half of the wider management team. Triangulation of data sources was used wherever possible to minimise potential bias and substantiate results."
The Smart Helmet
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Walsh Michael
Published: August 2024

This thesis addresses the design, development and testing of a wireless sensor network for a sports helmet. The objective is to monitor an athlete's physiology and also physical impacts using a sensor network. A detailed literature review is presented addressing currently available appropriate wireless technologies, sensors and their operation, packaging, interconnections and applications. It gives a brief introduction to each sensor used in the smart helmet, accelerometers, temperature sensors, heart rate and blood oxygen sensors, along with a review of possible sensors which could be added at a later stage. The specific sensors and other related components for the helmets are reviewed also. The selection of the best microcontroller and the most suitable transceiver and also the system analysis for the application are addressed. The design and development of a number of generations of the sensor network are described including the programming of the microcontroller and the transceiver. The positioning of the sensors in the helmet along with the connectivity of each is introduced. Data acquisition and display is reviewed, from the initial Hyperterminal to the final Labview program. The display and monitoring programs, the actual working wireless monitoring system and the area of data acquisition for signals, such as, heart rates, blood oxygen levels, impacts, motion and temperature are described. Finally, the testing of the final version of the sensor network which includes results of range, accuracy, reliability (drop impact, mechanical shock, vibration) and usability are presented.
The Positive Effects Of Exercise On Active Transplant Recipients And Its Impact On Medication Adherence
Authors:   ,   Institute of Technology Tralee, Morrison Travane
Published: August 2024

Organ failure is a life-threatening condition (Daugirdas et al, 2014). Non-adherence to medication is one of the main causes of the failure of a transplanted organ (Oberlin et al, 2016). In an effort to combat non-adherence to medication, research had employed intervention studies to tackle the main cause of non-adherence (Chisholm-Burns, 2013). The aims of this project are three fold. Firstly it aims to find if complications associated with organ transplant affect the individual’s medication adherence. Secondly, it explores the connections between exercise and medication adherence. Thirdly the research explores if exercise assists with possible complications associated with an organ transplant. The methodology adopts a mixed methods approach, incorporating qualitative and quantitative methods using interviews and a survey respectively. The pilot study took place at a Kidney Transplant Wellness seminar in Dublin, which sparked changes to be made in the survey and interview questions. The primary data collection took place in Italy at the 2018 European Transplant and Dialysis Games, thereby ensuring ecological validity. Forty four participants (N=44) completed the survey questions and fifteen participants (N=15) took part in the interviews. The results suggest that non-adherence may be as simple as being forgetful, however results also indicate that factors such as side effects from medication may also affect adherence. Furthermore, results suggest that exercise does not directly affect medication adherence, rather it helps with some factors that may affect adherence to medication. This research suggests that organ transplant recipients should be encouraged to start light exercises within a month following a transplant to increase their chances of being 100 percent adherent to their mediation regime. In addition, findings from this research suggest that exercise participation should reduce the risk of possible side effects from the medication and complications associated with organ transplant.
Towards A Model Of Best Practice: An Irish Perspective On Employee Empowerment
Authors:   ,   Institute of Technology Tralee, O'Connor Richard
Published: August 2024

This dissertation examines the topic of Employee Empowerment within an Irish context. The aim is to provide a model of best practice for its implementation Empowerment is defined as a process whereby: a culture of empowerment is developed, information is shared, competency is developed, and resources and support are provided. Each of the components of empowerment—culture, information sharing, resource provision, and support—is examined in detail. The benefits of employee empowerment are noted and the theoretical foundations of both Employee Empowerment and Internal Marketing are examined in an extensive literature review. A model of best practice is proposed and conclusions, recommendations and implications for future research are outlined.
An Exploration Of The Motivations And Behaviours Of Generation Z Festival-goers In Ireland.
Authors:   ,   Institute of Technology Tralee, O'Mahony Sinéad
Published: August 2024

The current study explores the motivations and behaviours of Generation Z festival-goers in Ireland. The goal of this research is to identify the motivations and behaviours of Generation Z festival-goers in Ireland. Generation Z comprises those who were born between the years of 1995 and 2009 (e.g., Goh and Lee, 2018). This area is largely under-researched, especially in Ireland. This study investigated early Generation Z, those aged between 18 and 23 years old at the time of the present study. A mixed method approach was utilised in the current study. A sample of early Generation Z festival-goers (n=131) completed an online self-administered survey which measured a number of variables related to the motivations and behaviours of this sample, in relation to festivals. Qualitative interviews were subsequently carried out with three industry leaders in the festival industry and tourism sector in Ireland to gain a deeper insight into the topic. The quantitative data analysis, which incorporated Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), revealed a number of novel findings and statistically significant relationships. External Socialisation was found to have a direct effect on Flow which was medium in size. Event Anticipation was also found to have a direct effect on Flow which was medium in size. Flow was found to mediate the positive relationship between External Socialisation and Attendance. Flow was also found to mediate the positive relationship between Event Attractions and Attendance. The qualitative data contributed to supporting a number of this study’s findings but similarly, provided insight and facilitated the emergence of findings independent of the quantitative findings. For example, findings relating to Generation Z’s behaviour, and relating to how to cater for this generation, in the context of festivals, emerged from the qualitative data. This research study aimed to decipher the motivations and behaviours of the cohort, in order to try to identify their wants and ensure the continued success of the festival industry in Ireland. The current study has identified a number of findings which will add to the body of existing knowledge in the field of festival motivation research, and there are several practical findings which will be of use to those operating in the festival industry. Included here is the importance of the integration of various aspects of the festival content which are un-related to headline acts. In addition, as this study was exploratory, a number of avenues for further research have been identified and it would be worthwhile to explore these as Generation Z continue to graduate into adulthood and become financially independent festival-goers.
Implementasi Data Mining Dalam Menentukan Penambahan Koleksi Buku di Perpustakaan: Algoritma K-Means Clustering
Authors: Mau Paskalia Yunita , Chrisinta Debora , Binsasi Eva
Published: August 2024

Penentuan jenis koleksi buku perlu menjadi prioritas untuk diperhatikan karena berkaitan dengan kebutuhan bagi pengunjung, sehingga penting bagi para pengelola perpustakaan untuk mengetahui cara yang efektif dalam penambahan koleksi buku. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan konsep data mining dengan algoritma K-Means Clustering dalam menentukan penambahan koleksi buku di Perpustakaan Universitas Timor. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang terdiri dari objek pengamatan jenis buku dan variabel yang diamati adalah jumlah buku yang dipinjam dari perpustakaan. Metode yang diterapkan dalam menganalisis data adalah K-Means Clustering. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa cluster optimal yang terbentuk adalah sebanyak dua cluster, dimana cluster pertama sebagai kategori buku yang paling diminati sedangkan cluster kedua kategori buku yang kurang diminati. Berdasarkan stok buku yang tersedia dan kategori buku diminati menunjukkan bahwa jumlah peminjam lebih banyak dari jumlah buku tersedia. Artinya penambahan koleksi buku yang diperlukan berasal dari jenis buku pertanian dan ekonomi.
Perbandingan Model Dinamis dan Neural Network pada Pemodelan Kontribusi Total Aset Perbankan Syariah terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Indonesia
Authors: Setyowati Endah
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan model terbaik untuk pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia berdasarkan nilai total aset perbankan syariah. Pertumbuhan ekonomi di Indonesia dapat diwakili oleh nilai PDB (Produk Domestik Bruto) yang diduga memiliki hubungan dan dipengaruhi oleh besar kecilnya nilai total aset perbankan syariah. Pemodelan PDB ini menggunakan pendekatan model dinamis dan neural network, diantaranya model Distributed Lag, Koyck, Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL), Feedforward Neural Network (FFNN), dan Deep Learning Neural Network (DLNN).  Data yang digunakan adalah data triwulan PDB atas dasar harga konstan dan total aset perbankan syariah (terdiri dari total aset Bank Umum Syariah dan Unit Usaha Syariah) periode 2015-2023. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa model terbaik untuk memodelkan nilai PDB berdasar total aset perbankan syariah adalah model ARDL(2, 2) dengan tingkat akurasi kesalahan (MAPE) sebesar 1,227%. Model terbaik tersebut menunjukkan bahwa data PDB dipengaruhi oleh kondisi nilai PDB dan total aset perbankan syariah hingga dua periode waktu sebelumnya. Kesalahan model tersebut juga cukup kecil, sehingga menunjukkan bahwa variabel total aset perbankan syariah mampu memodelkan nilai PDB dengan baik.
Perbandingan Box-Jenkin’s Method dan ChatGPT dalam Memprediksi Jumlah Kematian Penderita Tuberkulosis di Indonesia
Authors: Melantika Brigita Tiara Elgityana , Wiyanti Wiwik
Published: August 2024

Penyakit merupakan salah satu hal yang dihindari oleh makhluk hidup. Banyak penyakit yang dapat memicu kematian. Adapun 10 penyakit mematikan yang terkenal di berbagai penjuru dunia, salah satunya adalah tuberkulosis (TB). Indonesia termasuk dalam 10 negara yang memiliki jumlah kasus penderita tuberkulosis yang tinggi. Pada angka kematian penderita tuberkulosis di Indonesia pada 1990-2019 memiliki pola tren yang cocok untuk melakukan analisis Box-Jenkin’s method. Data aktual kasus ini menggunakan difference method orde-2 dan memiliki model terbaik yaitu ARIMA (2, 2, 2) dengan hasil data peramalan, yaitu 76741,18, 74746,60, 72869,15, 70939,06, dan 69035,59 jiwa. Pemodelan yang dihasilkan ChatGPT memiliki kesamaan yaitu ARIMA (2, 2, 2).
Penerapan Metode Iterasi Jacobi dan Gauss-Seidel dalam Menyelesaikan Sistem Persamaan Linear Kompleks
Authors: Ihsan Hisyam , Wahyuni Maya Sari , Waode Yully Sofyah
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian murni yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan metode iterasi jacobi dan gauss-seidel dalam menyelesaikan sistem persamaan linear kompleks baik secara manual maupun dengan menggunakan program aplikasi Matlab. Sistem persamaan linear yang digunakan adalah sistem yang memiliki 4 persamaan dengan 4 variabel, 5 persamaan dengan 5 variabel dan 6 persamaan dengan 6 variabel. Galat yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah  dengan tebakan awal  = 0. Setelah mendapatkan hasil iterasi menggunakan kedua metode tersebut maka selanjutnya membandingan antara kedua metode tersebut dengan melihat banyaknya iterasi. Berdasarkan penelitian ini diperoleh hasil bahwa metode iterasi jacobi dan gauss-seidel dapat diterapkan untuk menyelesaikan sistem persamaan linear kompleks serta metode gauss-seidel lebih baik digunakan untuk menyelesaikan sistem persamaan linear kompleks karena mempunyai iterasi yang lebih sedikit.
A SEMIOTIC INVESTIGATION OF THE MEANINGS ABDUCTED FROM THE CHILDREN’S DRAWINGS OF WAR: STORYTELLING THROUGH DRAWINGS
Authors: Abdussalam Alaminah R.
Published: August 2024

Drawing is a vital tool used in understanding people, especially children, with the use of visual media as a means of expressing their emotions, as well as the use of different forms of images that emerge on a drawing surface. Therefore, it is significant to understand that children can use different forms of drawing media to articulate their inner feelings as well as making their thoughts understandable to others. This study, based on the belief that the art works of child survivors furnish materials for analysis, focuses on meaning-making of the drawings of the child survivors of war through semiotics investigation, thereby exposing the stories of war through the lens of the child survivors. This made use an analytical research design to investigate the poster narratives drawn by the participants who were living in the two temporary shelters of Marawi last September 2020. The researcher had meaningful meaning-making of the drawings and the findings of the study include: conceptualization of the masjid (mosque) as a sanctuary during war; definition of religion as a wellspring of resiliency, demarking peace as the absence of war, and highlighting the role of kambangsa (clanship) amidst danger, and from all of these, a grand narrative of the child survivors of Marawi Siege was written. The meanings abducted from the drawings led to the narratives of the child-survivors- narratives that may have been left unspoken and unheard after all these years of trying to live a normal life as young, gentle and innocent children of the city. This supported the claims that children are thinkers with knowledge of their own sensations, thoughts, beliefs and other mental states. Finally, this study implied that drawings are rich sources for semiotic discourse despite the limitations at hand.
Ultrastructure of thyrocytes, assessment of their functional state after prolonged exposure to sodium benzoate and simulation of bone fractures and justification for the effectiveness of mexidol and selenase
Authors: Morozov Vitalii N.
Published: August 2024

Aim – to study the effect of a 60-day exposure to sodium benzoate and a defect in the tibiae on the ultrastructure and functional state of rat’s thyroid gland thyrocytes and substantiate the effectiveness of mexidol and selenase.
Material and methods. Eighty-four white rats were divided into seven groups. Animals of Group 1 and Group 2 were exposed to sodium benzoate at doses of 500 and 1000 mg/kg for 60 days, after which a through defect was applied in the tibiae. The rats of Groups 3-6 were additionally administered mexidol (50 mg/kg) or selenase (40 mcg/kg). In Group 7, saline solution was administered instead of sodium benzoate. The assessment of the functional state of thyrocytes was carried out on electronograms using a method developed by the author using a computer program.
Results. In Group 1 and Group 2, the analysis of electronograms of thyrocytes revealed the predominance of inactive chromatin in the nucleus, expanded cisterns of the rough endoplasmic reticulum with fibrillar structures inside, a few secretory granules and short microvilli in the apical part of the cells, the presence of mitochondria with a destroyed matrix on 3rd day of observation. In Group 1, the functional state of thyrocytes corresponds to hypofunction on the 3rd day (15,80±0,20 points) and normal function on the 24th day (30,00±0,21), and in Group 2 – hypofunction in both periods (13,80±0,20 and 15,00±0,21). In Groups 3-5, the severity of electron microscopic changes in thyrocytes decreases and the functional state on 24th day corresponds to normal function, except for Group 6 (hypofunction (19,30±0,21 points)).
Conclusion. Sixty-day administration of sodium benzoate and the creation of a defect in the tibiae are ultramicroscopically manifested by hypofunction of thyrocytes on the 3rd day, and by 24th day the functional state of the thyrocytes is replaced by normal function only in the group with the introduction of sodium benzoate at a dose of 500 mg/kg. The use of mexidol or selenase can reduce the severity of ultramicroscopic changes in thyrocytes and quickly restore their functional state.
Somatotype and microbiome: trends and correlations in liver cirrhosis
Authors: Zharikov Yurii O. , Gadzhiakhmedova Aida N. , Kiseleva Yana V. , Maslennikov Roman V. , Aliyeva Aliya M. , Zharikova Tatyana S. , Nikolenko Vladimir N.
Published: August 2024

Aim – to identify a correlation between the somatotype of a patient with liver cirrhosis and changes in the composition of the intestinal microbiota.
Material and methods. The study included 46 patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis of various etiologies. The somatotype of the patients was determined using a bioimpedance analyzer of body composition (ABC-01 "Medass"). The intestinal microbiota was analyzed once by 16s rRNA sequencing. The processing of the received data was carried out using the program “Statistica".
Results. Among 46 patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, the majority (26 patients) had a mesoendomorphic somatotype, 14 patients were representatives of endomesomorphs. The predominance of representatives of the genera Streptococcus (p-value = 0.02), Campylobacter (p-value = 0.049) and Holdemanella (p-value = 0.048) was statistically significant in the group of endomesomorphs, while bacteria from the genera Klebsiella (p-value = 0.01) and Gammaproteobacteria (p-value = 0.048) prevailed in the group of mesoendomorphs (p-value = 0.02). Taxa of the intestinal microbiota of Pyramidobacter were expressed in patients with the endomorphic somatotype (p-value = 0.016).
estudo da área da Ciência da Informação sobre a divulgação científica nas redes sociais
Authors: Santana Edla Barbosa de , Presser Nadi Helena
Published: August 2024

Com o avanço tecnológico, intensificam-se as discussões sobre o papel das redes sociais na divulgação científica, servindo como meio de conectar a academia e transcender para o público em geral. Este estudo busca identificar a produção científica recente acerca do uso das redes sociais na Ciência da Informação (CI), com enfoque no Facebook. A pesquisa analisa artigos publicados em periódicos da CI indexados na Web of Science nos últimos 10 anos. Caracterizando-se como um estudo exploratório, utiliza-se o levantamento como principal método de coleta de dados a partir de uma análise qualiquantitativa. Os resultados revelam uma lacuna na pesquisa, mas destacam a importância de estender as discussões e utilizar as redes sociais como ferramentas estratégicas de divulgação científica. Assim, diante da escassez de estudos identificados que mostre em evidência o uso do Facebook na divulgação da ciência, ressalta-se a premente necessidade de ampliar a compreensão sobre o papel das redes sociais na disseminação do conhecimento científico, evidenciando seu potencial estratégico para disseminação da pesquisa.
Arahan Mitigasi dan Evakuasi Bencana Alam Tanah Longsor di Kecamatan Maiwa Kabupaten Enrekang
Authors: Rayhan R. Syams Muhammad , Syafri Syafri , Rasyidi Emil Salim
Published: August 2024

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of disaster risk and be able to formulate directions for mitigation and evacuation of landslide natural disasters at the research site. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The analytical method to determine the level of vulnerability, vulnerability, capacity, risk to mitigation is superimpose analysis. The results of research that have been conducted regarding the level of disaster risk are 3 (three), namely high, medium, and low. Then there are 2 (two) structural and non-structural mitigation directions at the research site. The evacuation route is along the connecting local road between Tuncung and Tapong villages and the local road in Tanete village. The mitigation directives and evacuation routes are focused on areas that have a high risk of landslides.
 
Abstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat risiko bencana serta dapat merumuskan arahan terhadap mitigasi dan evakuasi bencana alam tanah longsor pada lokasi penelitian. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif deskriptif. Metode analisis untuk mengetahui tingkat kerawanan, kerentanan, kapasitas, risiko hingga mitigasi yaitu analisis superimpose. Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan mengenai tingkat risiko bencana ada 3 (tiga) yaitu tinggi, sedang, dan rendah. Kemudian arahan mitigasi pada lokasi penelitian ada 2 (dua) mitigasi struktural dan non-struktural. Jalur evakuasi berada di sepanjang jalan lokal penghubung antara Desa/Kelurahan Tuncung dan Tapong serta jalan lokal di Desa/Kelurahan Tanete. Arahan mitigasi dan jalur evakuasi tersebut difokuskan pada daerah yang memiliki risiko bencana longsor yang tinggi.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Kualitas Pelayanan dan Persepsi Harga terhadap Kepuasan Tamu Menginap di Hotel Grand Zuri Kuta
Authors: Putri Harum Hasnatul , Sirna I Ketut , Susanto Putu Chris
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini menganalisis kualitas produk, kualitas pelayanan dan persepsi harga secara parsial dan simultan terhadap kepuasan tamu. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Hotel Grand Zuri Kuta. Populasi penelitian adalah tamu yang menginap di Hotel Grand Zuri Kuta dan sampel sebanyak 85 responden. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif, uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji normalitas, uji multikolinearitas, uji heteroskedastisitas, analisis regresi linear berganda, analisis korelasi parsial, analisis korelasi berganda, uji t dan uji F, serta uji koefien determinasi. Dari hasil penelitian dapat dilihat bahwa: (1) kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan Terhadap kepuasan tamu, dibuktikan dengan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0.248 dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,010 (p<0,050); (2) kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan tamu, dibuktikan dengan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0,322, dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,021 (p<0,050); (3) persepsi harga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan tamu, dibuktikan dengan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0.142, dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,013 (p<0,050); (4) secara simultan kualitas produk, kualitas pelayanan dan persepsi harga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan tamu, dibuktikan dengan persamaan regresi, Y = -4,570 + 0,248X1 + 0,322X2 + 0,142X3, dan nilai F hitung= 25.346 (> F tabel= 2.717) dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0.000 (p<0,050). besarnya pengaruh kualitas produk, kualitas pelayanan dan persepsi harga secara simultan memberikan kontribusi sebesar 75,4% terhadap kepuasan tamu menginap di Hotel Grand Zuri Kuta.
Pengaruh Manajemen Risiko dan Kebijakan Kredit terhadap Kinerja Keuangan pada BPR di Seluruh Kecamatan Mengwi Badung
Authors: Rondonuwu Jilian M. , Artaningrum Rai G. , Trimurti Christimulia Purnama
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini tujuannya untuk menganalisis pengaruh manajemen risiko, kebijakan kredit, terhadap kinerja keuangan pada BPR di seluruh Kecamatan Mengwi, Badung. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriptif. Pengumpulan data terdiri dari data primer dalam penelitian ini didapat dari penyebaran kuesioner tentang pengaruh manajemen risiko dan kebijakan kredit terhadap kinerja keuangan pada BPR di seluruh Kecamatan Mengwi, Badung, sedangkan data sekunder dalam penelitian ini yaitu gambaran umum BPR. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa manajemen risiko dan kebijakan kredit berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan pada BPR di seluruh Kecamatan Mengwi, Badung. Ini berarti semakin bagus tingkat manajemen risiko dair BPT teresebut. Hal ini juga sejalan dengan kebijakan kredit yang dilakukan oleh BPR sehingga keduanya dapat akan meningkatkan kinerja keuangan pada BPR tersebut, begitu pula sebaliknya.