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Apakah faktor ekonomi masih berelasi dengan kepuasan kerja lansia ?
Authors: Jamalludin Jamalludin , Pitoyo Agus Joko , Listiyaningsih Umi
Published: September 2024

Kepuasan kerja merupakan fungsi dari harapan. Ekspektasi terhadap suatu pekerjaan bervariasi di setiap tahap usia. Faktor ekonomi diduga bukan faktor yang dominan dari kepuasan kerja usia lanjut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan faktor ekonomi dan non ekonomi terhadap kepuasan kerja lansia. Pengujian ini didasarkan pada data survey pengukuran tingkat kebahagiaan (SPTK) tahun 2017. Unit analisis yang berhasil dihimpun sebanyak 3582 lansia usia 50-70 tahun yang berstatus buruh/karyawan/pegawai. Temuan regresi OLS menunjukkan faktor ekonomi dan faktor non ekonomi signifikan berhubungan terhadap kepuasan kerja lansia. Magnitude hubungan faktor ekonomi lebih besar dibandingkan dengan faktor non ekonomi. Faktor ekonomi yang berhbungan terhadap kepusan kerja lansia antaa lain upah, kesesuaian upah dengan jerih payah, dan kepastian kelangsungan kerja. Faktor non ekonomi yang berhubungan terhadap kepuasan kerja lansia antara lain kesesuaian minat dan skill dengan pekerjaan, dan kenyamanan kerja, Temuan penelitian ini berbeda dengan beberapa studi di negara eropa yang menjelaskan kepuasan kerja lansia lebih ditentukan faktor non ekonomi dibandingkan faktor ekonomi. Penjelasan perbedaan kepuasan kerja antara lansia laki-laki dan perempuan turut dibahas dalam paper ini.
Desenvolvimento vegetativo de cafeeiros cultivados sob estresses térmico e hídrico
Authors:   , Carvalho Maria Antônia Santos de
Published: September 2024

O recente relatório do Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) destacou os riscos iminentes do aumento da temperatura global. As alterações causadas por esse fenômeno têm efeito na ocorrência e distribuição de chuvas, o que poderá afetar diretamente os campos de produção agrícola. Em especial, tem-se a espécie Coffea arabica L., que apresenta aptidão agrícola para regiões com temperaturas médias amenas e necessidade de adequada disponibilidade hídrica, podendo, assim, perder locais de produção, que atualmente são aptos. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o crescimento vegetativo e estado nutricional de três cultivares de C. arabica, submetidas aos estresses hídrico e térmico (baseado nos cenários do IPCC) em ambiente protegido, sendo elas, MGS Paraíso 2, Catucaiam 24137 e Catucaí Amarelo 2SL, com a finalidade de reunir informações sobre seus desempenhos diante das mudanças climáticas. Para isso, duas condições de temperatura foram consideradas: estufa ambiente (temperatura mais próxima do ambiente natural externo) e estufa ambiente + 3 °C (3 °C a mais que a estufa ambiente). Em cada estufa foi instalado um experimento em delineamento de blocos casualizados, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas 3 x 2, com as três cultivares mencionadas e dois níveis de estresse hídrico (com e sem estresse). Os resultados mostraram que o crescimento das cultivares foi prejudicado pelo estresse hídrico, com redução da altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, número de nós do ramo ortotrópico, número de nós nos ramos plagiotrópicos e número de ramos plagiotrópicos, índice SPAD, área foliar e produção de matéria seca. Os resultados também evidenciaram que o aumento da temperatura pode intensificar o efeito do estresse hídrico. Além disso, o estresse térmico também contribuiu com redução do crescimento radicular e do índice SPAD. Destaca-se que, em resposta aos dois estresses, ocorreu um aumento da concentração foliar de N e redução foliar de Ca e de micronutrientes como, B, Fe e Mn em resposta ao estresse hídrico. A concentração foliar do K permaneceu inalterada. Palavras-chave: Coffea arabica L.; Cultivares; Estresse abiótico; Crescimento vegetal; Estado nutricional.
Grafite
Authors: Gandini Marcelo Mattos , Bernardina Jovani Dala
Published: September 2024

Quando em deslocamento pelas vias e espaços públicos, nos deparamos com variadas formas de expressões artísticas que vão redesenhando a paisagem que se cola aos nossos olhos. Pretendemos discutir, a partir de intervenções artísticas, a marca identitária dos artistas que utilizam a linguagem do grafite e que ocupam áreas centrais da capital capixaba, as quais seriam vazios urbanos, se não fossem essas intervenções e sua capacidade de nos fazer ver a cidade para além da cidade.
THE ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH-SPEAKING BLOGGING DISCOURSE
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, DOBRIKOVA K.A.
Published: September 2024

The current article introduces the study of contemporary English-speaking blogging-discourse. First, the author describes the notion of “discourse”, introduces the notion of “blogging-discourse”. The blogging discourse is represented as the type of institutional discourse, which is personalized,: participants, functionalism, language peculiarities, strategies and tactics of speech influence being included. The material of the research includes travel-blogs, ‘let`s play’ blogs, fashion-blogs, culinary blogs from the YouTube platform. The article contains the phono-graphical, lexical, stylistic analyses of the blogs. The author singles out phono-graphical devices of blogs and also epithets, metaphors, metonymies, personifications, describes the peculiarities of their use and semantics. The motivational function of blogs is studied on the level of pragmatics, being implemented through strategies, tactics of speech influence and social roles. The conclusions are correlated with the speech influence on the reading audience.
VERBALIZATION OF STEREOTYPICAL PERCEPTION OF ETHNIC CONFLICT IN STUDENTS’ DISCOURS
Authors: ZAKHARCHENKO S.S.
Published: September 2024

The paper is devoted to the analysis of the associative experiment. The experiment was aimed at identifying of the results of transformation of emotional content, related to existing in contemporary Russian social reality national / ethnic conflicts in students’ consciousness into verbal forms. Ethnophaulisms as the markers of hate speech and negatively marked attributes – the reactions of the respondents to the stimulus are revealed as the basic forms of verbalization of the stereotypic perception of ethnic conflicts in students’ discourse. Ethnophaulisms are not the part of the active vocabulary of the students, despite the fact that the number of ethnophaulisms in the consciousness of the respondents is not proportionally equal to the negative image of the ethnos, unconscious usage of these nominations by the representatives of one nation is absolutely conscious in the process of perception of the representatives of another ethnos. In such cases the ethnophaulisms are a sort of «candlewick» of cross-national conflict, enmity, they have provocative nature.
THE METAPHOR OF THE «HUMAN» SUBSPHERE IN HEALTHCARE (RUSSIAN AND AMERICAN MEDIA DISCOURSE)
Authors: VELENTEENKO M.V. , NAKHIMOVA E.A.
Published: September 2024

This work is devoted to one of the leading tools of cognition of human thinking – metaphor. This study examines exclusively the metaphors of the subsphere “Man” on the example of the Russian and American non-institutional media discourse. The authors of the article managed to present a number of examples of metaphors of the “Human” subsphere using the example of American and Russian non-institutional media discourse, as well as demonstrate the purpose of their use by speakers. Among them: cancer on the body of the population, the core of the problem, spine, have its hands in it, let off steam, see red, “finish” (a person), a half-dead corpse, crucified and naked, the neck went crazy and others. The authors also note that the morbial metaphor vividly and accurately conveys the seriousness and severity of the position of the object over which certain actions are performed, the physiological metaphor contributes to a more accessible expression of thought and the transmission of emotions and states of the speaker, metaphors of kinship help to emphasize the importance of the relationship between a doctor and a patient and most often describes them with the best the parties. The article also presents the classification of A.P. Chudinov’s metaphors, defines such fundamental concepts as non-institutional media discourse, cognitive metaphors and others.
Relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among librarians in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Eniekebi Ejiroghene Regina , Adomi Esharenana E. , Umukoro Godwin
Published: September 2024

This study examined librarians‟ emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among librarians in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design of the correlational type was used in this research. The population of the study was 165 librarians working in 19 federal, state and private academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria. The total population was used, because the population was small. Questionnaire was used to elicit data from respondents. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions 1 to 2, while Pearson‟s Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, was used to answer research questions 3. The findings revealed that the extent of emotional intelligence as well as job satisfaction among the librarians in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria is high; that there is a positive moderate relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among them; that, there is a significant relationship between emotional intelligence [(r = .548, P = 0.000); p<0.05)] and job satisfaction among the librarians. It was concluded that the extent of emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among the librarians is to a high extent and there is significant relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction among librarians in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended that management of academic institutions and libraries, librarians and other stake holders involved in academic library activities in Delta State should work towards the sustainability of the positive disposition which librarians have towards emotional intelligence to enhance their job satisfaction.
Workload and career advancement of librarians in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Ebigide Success Nkechukwu , Adomi Esharenana E. , Umukoro Godwin
Published: September 2024

This study explored the relationship between workload and career advancement of librarians in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria. Correlational research design was adopted with a population of 187 librarians across tertiary institutions in the state. Due to the manageable size of the population, the entire population was used as sample. Data were collected with the aid of a questionnaire, which consisted of two scales: Workload Scale (WLS) and Career Advancement Scale (CAS). The WLS was adapted from the Organisational Pressure Rating Scale developed by Peretomode (2012), while the CAS was adapted from the Career Growth Scale developed by Weng and Xi (2011). Out of 187 copies of questionnaire distributed, 132 were retrieved, resulting in a response rate of 71%. Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation was employed to analyse the data using SPSS Version 26. The results indicated a very weak positive correlation (r = 0.122, p > 0.05) between workload and career advancement, suggesting that the relationship is negligible; that there was no significant relationship between workload and career advancement among the librarians in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria investigated. The study concluded that workload have slight relationship with career advancement of the librarians and that other factors, such as personal ambition, professional skills, and support systems, may play a more critical role in career advancement than workload. It was recommended that regular review and adjustment of workloads, provision of professional development opportunities, and merit-based promotion criteria should be ensured by management of the libraries and tertiary institutions.
DAMPAK PERNIKAHAN DINI TERHADAP KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI
Authors: Wulandari Sinta , Erdiansyah Figar Nebi , Sari Elvi Kumala , Wardhani Hanifian Listi Eka , Pangestika Putri Dyah Ayu , Febrianty Shabilla Nur , Prasetyo Tegar Dwi
Published: September 2024

Marriage is a physical and spiritual bond between a man and a woman to have children, which is carried out according to Islamic law with the aim of forming a harmonious and eternal family based on God Almighty. Basically marriage is carried out by someone who has maturity in terms of physical, psychological and economic. However, most Indonesian citizens still find marriages that have not been accompanied by readiness from various aspects such as physical, psychological and economic. This article uses descriptive research methods and qualitative research which will dig deeper into early marriage and its relation to reproductive health. Early marriage is carried out by someone who is under the age of 19 who is not ready from various aspects. This is likely to have an impact on the reproductive health of both women and men. Therefore, it is necessary to be prepared from various aspects in carrying out marriages so as to avoid the adverse effects of early marriage on reproductive health.
Enhancing Second Language Speech: The Roles Of Task Repetition And Planning In Improving L2 English Production
Authors: Le Nguyen Van Anh
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the impact of task repetition and planning conditions on the complexity, accuracy, and fluency (CAF) of second language (L2) speech production. By conducting a case study on an L2 English learner, the study investigates how the learner's speech performance is characterized under the CAF construct and how it is affected by task repetition, the absence of pre-task planning, and the presence of unpressured within-task planning. The study employs various measures to assess lexical and grammatical complexity, accuracy, and fluency. The findings suggest that while the lack of pre-task planning did not completely compromise complexity, accuracy remained low despite the unpressured within-task planning condition, and fluency was negatively impacted. However, task repetition led to improvements in all three dimensions of CAF. The paper concludes with pedagogical implications for L2 instruction, highlighting the importance of strategic and guided pre-task planning, multiple-task repetitions, and learner self-evaluation to enhance CAF in L2 speech production.
Effects of Insurgency on Senior Secondary School Students’ Attitude and Achievement in Geography in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria
Authors: Dakur (Ph.D) Dickson Sura , Sadiq Gasi Abubakar , David Istifanus Kim
Published: September 2024

This study explored the effects of insurgency on senior secondary school geography students’ attitude and achievement in in Maiduguri Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. The study design was survey. The sample consisted of 337 geography students drawn from 20 sampled schools cutting across 98 public and private schools in the study area. Data for the study was collected using Students’ Attitudes towards Geography Scale (SATGS) and students Geography Achievement Test (GAT). The reliability coefficients of SATGS (computed using Cronbach Alpha method) and GAT (computed using Pearson r method) were 0.87 and 0.80 respectively. Data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, mean scores and Chi Square at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that insurgency had instilled negative attitude in students towards Geography, resulting to students’ devotion of little and insufficient time to the study of the subject. The study further revealed a significant relationship exists between students’ attitude and achievement in Geography. More so, Students’ decision to pursue future careers in Geography did not relate significantly to their grades in the subject. It was concluded that insurgency was the reason for students’ negative attitude towards Geography. Therefore, it was recommended that government should adapt measures to guarantee security of teachers, students and schools’ facilities to improve students’ attitudes and achievement in Geography, and teachers to work hard to restore the status of the subject by adapting innovative instructional methods. Students were encouraged to work extra time at home in studying Geography to cover time lost for school due to insurgency.
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Imagery and Sportive Confidence in Volleyball Athletes
Authors: Çakıcı Yılmaz , Arslangörür Aslıhan
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between imagery in sports and the sportive confidence in athletes who play volleyball. 277 elite athletes who play volleyball, from 3 league levels (1st League, 2nd League, and Super League) between the ages of 18 and 35 (23.32 ± 4.16), of which 157 are women (21.78 ± 3.54), and 120 are men (25.33 ± 4.04) form the sample population of the research. Personal Information Form, Imaging Inventory, and Continuous Sportive Self-Confidence Inventory were applied to collect data. Independent T-test was applied to examine the distribution of the scores of sub-dimensions of imaging in sports and sportive confidence according to the variables gender, status of national team participation, and athlete's age, and Tukey HSD test with One-Way ANOVA was applied to examine the distribution according to active years in sports, age, and league level. After the findings from the analysis, it was determined that there was a meaningful difference between the sub-dimensions of imaging in sports and sportive confidence scores according to the variables of age, gender, sports age, the status of national team participation, league level, and active years in sports (p<0.05).
Selection of productive early maturing cotton genotypes with improved fibre quality parameters
Authors: Makhmadjanov Sabir , Tokhetova Laura , Daurenbek Nurman , Dyamurshayeva Galina , Makhmadjanov Djanibek
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this article was to study productivity and fibre quality of different cotton genotypes under conditions of Turkestan region of Kazakhstan to determine the most promising genotypes for commercial cultivation. Four genotypes were selected: Tashkent-6, Maktaral-5027, Namangan-1 and Bukhara-8. The study included analysis of such parameters as germination and sprouting time, plant height, flowering and maturity time, yield, number of bolls and fibre quality characteristics. The results showed that Tashkent-6 and Maktaral-5027 had the best parameters: yield 3.8 t/ha and 3.5 t/ha, flowering time 55 days and maturity 120 days, plant height 120 cm and 115 cm, number of bolls 45 and 42. The fibre quality of these genotypes was also high: length 32 mm and 31 mm, tensile strength 30 g/tex and 29 g/tex, fineness 2.5 dtex and 2.6 dtex. Namangan-1 and Bukhara-8 genotypes showed moderate results: yield 3.2 t/ha and 3.0 t/ha, flowering time 60 days and ripening time 130 days, plant height 110 cm and 105 cm, number of bolls 40 and 38, fibre length 30 mm and 29 mm, tensile strength 28 g/tex and 27 g/tex, fineness 2.8 dtex and 2.9 dtex. Statistical analysis confirmed the significance of differences between genotypes. The results of the study confirmed high productivity and fibre quality of genotypes Tashkent-6 and Maktaral-5027, which makes them promising for commercial cultivation in Kazakhstan, while genotypes Namangan-1 and Bukhara-8 also have potential for certain agronomic conditions
Preoperative discrimination between uterine myomas and sarcomas
Authors:   Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology of the 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic, Frühauf Filip , Burgetová Andrea , Lambert Lukáš , Němejcová Kristýna , Mára Michal , Fischerová Daniela
Published: September 2024

The narrative review article is focused on the strengths and limitations of modern imaging methods in the preoperative differential diagnosis of uterine mesenchymal tumours. In order to tailor the surgical procedures, imaging methods, namely ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), should be taken into account as well as clinical symptoms, age, and fertility plans. On ultrasound scans, uterine sarcomas have the appearance of large, usually solitary tumours of non-homogenous structure with irregular cysts, ill-defined outline borders (interrupted capsule), absence of calcifications with acoustic shadowing, and moderate to rich internal vascularisation. Rapid growth between follow-ups or atypical growth in peri- or post-menopause is also a sign of malignancy. On MRI, uterine sarcomas are characterized by irregular borders, hyperintense areas on T1-weighted and T2-weighted images, and central non-enhancing necrotic areas. On diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI/MRI), sarcomas exhibit markedly restricted diffusion but there is a significant overlap with some variants of fibroids. Core-needle or hysteroscopic biopsy can be used preoperatively if suspicious features are detected on ultrasound or MRI scans, particularly before myomectomy if fertility preservation is required or when conservative management is considered in asymptomatic women. Other imaging methods, such as positron emission tomography fused with CT (PET-CT) or computed tomography (CT) have limited role to distinguish uterine sarcomas from myomas and are suitable only for staging purposes. The importance of tumour markers including lactate dehydrogenase in preoperative work-up have not been verified yet. Conclusion: Uterine sarcomas can be distinguished from much more common myomas based on a combination of malignant features on ultrasound or MR imaging. In these suspicious cases the type and extent of surgery should be adjusted, avoiding intraperitoneal morcellation, which could lead to iatrogenic tumour spread and worsening of the patient’s prognosis. Key words: myoma – uterine sarcoma – ultrasound – magnetic resonance imaging – biopsy – biomarkers
Campus Commons: Analysis of IIT Patna’s Public open Spaces
Authors: Abid Nazish , Haque Mazharul
Published: September 2024

The Public open spaces offer amenities including areas for social interaction and physical activity, which are crucial for the overall wellness of society and the enhancement of living quality. Many studies on POSs have been conducted in developed countries (the US, Australia, and Europe, particularly Germany, Spain, and France). POSs for the Indian context haven't been thoroughly studied, though. Using importance-performance analysis (IPA), this study attempts to investigate the role and effectiveness of public open spaces on the campus of National Institute of Technology, Patna, India. It has been noted that stakeholders' perceptions of the importance & satisfaction, from the use of public open spaces within the IIT Patna campus, varies. Consequently, this study could be useful in determining the importance and satisfaction of public open spaces, enabling the prioritization of these areas in order to enhance management and restore them in order to accomplish environmental sustainability locally. Furthermore, this study recommends that public open spaces' benefits to education, recreation, & the environment be taken into account by those in authority over campus planning early on.
Role of Gender in Shaping Consumer Responses to Doctor Influencer: Insights into Brand Perceptions and Repurchase Intentions in the Indonesian Mineral Water Industry
Authors: Dwi Amperawati Endang , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Hariningsih Endang , Wahyu Winarno Wing , Airawaty Diana , Dwianto Agus
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of influencer marketing, focusing on Dr. Reisa's endorsement of Le Minerale mineral water in Indonesia. It examines how influencer attributes, such as physical attractiveness, familiarity, expertise, success appeal, and congruency, influence consumer attitudes and repurchase intentions. This study examined the impact of influencer marketing on brand perception and consumer behavior, particularly in the digital era. It challenges traditional marketing theories by analyzing the role of various influencer attributes in shaping consumer attitudes. The primary aim of this study is to assess the unique effects of influencer characteristics on brand attitudes and repurchase intentions, with a special focus on the role of gender as a moderating variable in influencer marketing. This study utilized a survey-based approach to evaluate the impact of influencer attributes—physical attractiveness, familiarity, expertise, success appeal, and congruency on consumer attitudes and repurchase intentions toward Le Minerale’s mineral water. Targeting consumers familiar with Dr. Reisa's endorsement, the survey collects quantitative data to analyze how these attributes, along with gender as a moderating variable, influence brand perception in the digital marketing context. This study reveals that Dr. Reisa's physical attractiveness does not significantly impact brand attitudes, challenging traditional marketing beliefs. However, gender has emerged as a key moderator influencing how attractiveness affects brand perception. Contrary to expectations, familiarity with the influencer has no significant effect on brand attitudes, suggesting a shift in digital audience engagement. Notably, expertise, success appeal, and congruency significantly influence brand attitudes, with gender enhancing the impact of congruency. These insights offer a new perspective on influencer marketing, emphasizing the importance of expertise, success appeal, congruency, and gender considerations, thereby providing marketers with strategic guidance in the digital landscape.
Moog nimmt Industrie in die Pflicht
Authors: Tewes Werner
Published: September 2024

Rewe stimmt die Industrie auf herausfordernde Zeiten ein. Zur Lieferantentagung macht der Händler klar, Preissenkungen konsequent einzufordern. Mit der Innovationskraft der Industrie gibt sich Rewe auch nicht zufrieden.
„Wir riskieren mehr Selbstbedienung“
Authors: Hofmann Janine
Published: September 2024

Zehn Märkte betreibt der Edeka-Händler Stadler und Honner in Bayern. Geschäftsführer Daniel Honner spricht über die Zukunft der Bedientheke, fehlendes Fachpersonal und den wirtschaftlichen Erfolg.
Naschzeug bleibt Kundenmagnet
Authors: Krost Heidrun
Published: September 2024

Trotz durchweg höherer Regalpreise versüßen sich die Deutschen gerne den Alltag mit süßen und salzigen Genussprodukten. Marktforscher NielsenIQ zeichnet ein durchweg positives Bild für die Kategorie.
Höchste Zeit für Direktvertrieb
Authors: Lach Ulrike
Published: September 2024

Süßwarenhersteller scheuen sich davor, den E-Commerce konsequent anzugehen. Sie beschränken sich auf die Präsenz bei Amazon oder Rewe-Online sowie auf das Geschäft über stationäre Händler. Sie vergeben damit Umsatz- und vor allem Marketingpotenzial, sagen Kritiker. Ulrike Lach
Edeka Nordbayern automatisiert bei O+G
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: September 2024

Edeka Nordbayern-Sachsen-Thüringen steht kurz vor dem nächsten Meilenstein in der Automatisierungsoffensive der Logistik. In Gochsheim soll die Teilabnahme der Anlage für Obst + Gemüse in Kürze erfolgen. Derzeit laufen intensive Optimierungen zur Steigerung der Kollileistung.
Distribution in Eigenregie
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: September 2024

Kartoffeln sind in Deutschland ein Grundnahrungsmittel. Die Knollen leiden unter dem Klimawandel. Deshalb fiel die Ernte bereits im vergangenen Jahr schlecht aus.
Rosenmehl lanciert neues Bio-Mehl
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: September 2024

Die Traditionsmarke Rosenmehl bring drei Bio-Mehlsorten auf den Markt. Konzipiert sind sie für drei Anwendungsbereiche. Im Vertriebsfokus steht Bayern.
Develey will eine unabhängige Energieversorgung
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: September 2024

Ein ambitioniertes Ziel für mehr Klimaschutz verfolgt Develey. Angestrebt wird bis 2025 eine vollständige Autarkie bei der Versorgung mit Grünstrom an.
Fluidtechnik: Rückschlagventile optimal auslegen - ein Leitfaden
Authors:   Peter Becker
Published: September 2024

Rückschlagventile verhindern in Fluidsystemen das ungewollteRück ießen von Flüssigkeiten und Gasen. WelchesRückschlagventil das beste für die jeweilige Anwendung ist, hängtvon vielen Faktoren ab. Dieser Artikel zeigt Ihnen, welcheParameter wichtig sind und wie Konstrukteure und Entwickler dieoptimale Lösung für ihre Aufgabe nden.
A Self-Reflective Retrieval Augmented Generation System to Eliminate Hallucination in LLM Generation
Authors: Hu Haotong , Washburn Garret
Published: September 2024

In a Retrieval Augmented Generation system, the possibility of hallucination is ever prevalent, as it has been increasingly common for an AI model to produce inaccurate generations given an input, which can become increasingly more devastating for a RAG system due to its node-like generation. To solve this problem, we introduced a series of selfreflective nodes, creating a self-RAG model. To create our program, we established a series of nodes that utilized ChatGPT for generation as well as the Langchain python library and its workflow functions to piece together the nodes. A major challenge faced during the planning and development stages was the creation of the self-reflective nodes within the workflow, as these proved to be difficult to implement. To test the accuracy and capacity of this proposed Self-RAG model, multiple experiments were carried out and the result ensures a quality generation. This model should be implemented because it avoids misleading and inaccurate answers.
Semi-Reward Function Problems in Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Lee Dong-geon , Kim Hyeoncheol
Published: September 2024

Applying reinforcement learning agents to the real-world is important. Designing the reward function has problems, especially when it needs to intricately reflect the real-world or requires burden human effort. Under such circumstances, we propose a semi-reward function. This system is intended that each agent can go toward an individual goal when a collective goal is not defined in advance. The semi-reward function, does not require sophisticated reward design, is defined by ‘not allowed actions’ in the environments without any information about the goal. A tutorial-based agent can sequentially determine actions based on its current state and individual goal. It can be learned through a semi-reward function and toward its own goal. For the combination of these two, we constructed training method to reach the goal. We demonstrate that agents trained in arbitrary environments could go toward it own goal even if they are given different goals in different environments.
Excellent Customer Experience in the Tertiary Higher Education Sector in Botswana as a Competitive Advantage
Authors: Chasha Angela Chibungu , Mazikana Anthony Tapiwa , Hove Precious , Dandira Martin
Published: September 2024

This study was aimed at developing a framework for the adoption of social media marketing by Small and Medium Enterprises in the manufacturing sector to improve their sales performance. This study was guided by objectives such as to ascertain how WhatsApp can improve the sales performance of SMEs in Botswana, to assess how Facebook can be used as a tool for increasing SME sales performance, to evaluate how effective LinkedIn is in improving SME sales performance, to determine strategies to implement social media marketing framework for SMEs and to develop a framework for the adoption of social media marketing by small and medium enterprise to improve sales performance. This study adopted pragmatism research philosophy which assisted the researcher in making decisions in regard to what worked best in finding answers for the research objectives mentioned. A sample size of 218 was determined using Taro Yamane sample size determination method. In this study it was established that SMEs have a Facebook page which they use to market its products and communicate with its customers. More so it was established that the majority of SMEs had a limited comprehension of the notion of social media marketing. The notions can be understood in a variety of ways by some. The term social media marketing is frequently used to refer to web-based platforms for engagement that, in addition to facilitating communication, enable users to share content such as photographs, videos, and links to other sites. The study established that WhatsApp has the potential to positively influence consumer purchasing decisions, thereby contributing to the growth of sales for local culinary items. It is important to comprehend the ramifications of Facebook strategies from the customer standpoint, as well as the determinants that contribute to the triumph of brands in the social media realm. It was observed that LinkedIn can assist SMEs to connect with potential customers, enhance brand visibility, and drive sales. The research suggests that policymakers should establish an index on social media marketing to serve as a reference for all small and medium businesses as a way of improving implementation of social media marketing. This research contributes to the academia and industry by identifying some research gaps and providing directions for future researches.
Factors contributing to gender differences in language use during Bukusu marriage ceremonies in Bungoma County
Authors: Nalianya Fangline Nekesa , Khaemba Josephine Mulindi , Odawo Mark
Published: September 2024

This study sought to examine the factors contributing to gender differences in language use during Bukusu marriage ceremonies in Bungoma County. Discursive practices provide context through which language is used. Some of the cultural practices, such as Bukusu customary marriages, which provide context for language use, more often than not perpetuate gender differences in language. Purposive sampling was used to select 40 respondents in four marriage ceremonies. Data was collected from all four key stages of a Bukusu marriage ceremony on a cross-sectional basis. Data was collected through direct observations during marriage ceremonies, in-depth interviews with respondents, and focus group discussions. The study was informed by Ruth Wodak’s Discourse-Historical Approach (DHA). The data was translated, transcribed and analysed to identify the factors behind gender differences in language use. The findings indicate that gender differences in language use during Bukusu customary marriage ceremonies in the Kimilili sub-county are shaped by societal expectations, cultural heritage, traditional gender roles, socialisation and gendered power dynamics. The study is important as it explores gendered language in Bukusu marriage ceremonies, shedding light on how language reinforces gender norms. It will fill a research gap and contribute to promoting gender equality by informing strategies for inclusive language use in various settings.
Identificación de cepas fisiológicas de Hemileia vastatrix en el estado Táchira, Venezuela
Authors: Ramírez Poletto Emma E. , Rodríguez G. Dorian A. , Zambolim Laercio , Granados Eduardo
Published: September 2024

La roya del café, causada por el hongo biotrofo Hemileia vastatrix Berk. & Br., es considerada la principal enfermedad del cultivo. El hongo está ampliamente distribuido causando graves daños económicos en todas partes del mundo. Se realizó un estudio de las razas fisiológicas de H. vastatrix en 6 aislamientos de roya del café colectados de varios cultivares en el estado Táchira de Venezuela.  Se obtuvieron aislamientos monopostulares sobre Catuai amarillo, los cuales fueron, posteriormente inoculados sobre Catuai rojo. Las esporas obtenidas de esta última fueron luego utilizadas para inocular discos de hojas de 32 clones diferenciadores. Luego de incubación, por hasta 60 días, se evaluaron los síntomas visuales aplicando la escala de Tamayo para severidad, los resultados fueron comparados con las razas determinadas hasta ahora.  Se caracterizaron tres cepas: raza XXXIX (v2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, ?) y dos patotipos  Hv01ve (v1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, ?) y  Hv02ve (v1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, ?). Este es el primer reporte de estas cepas en el país sobre Coffea arabica, lo que muestra el potencial evolutivo de H. vastatrix.
Presión autoritaria y resistencia democrática en Guatemala
Authors: Morales Dardón Byron S. , Leal Méndez María del Mar
Published: September 2024

The results of the first and second round of elections in Guatemala in 2023 stopped the accelerated steps towards an authoritarian and corrupt prolongation that the country was going through. This unforeseen turn has given rise to the emergence of signs of a possible opening of a new cycle that would make possible the recovery of the democratization process. But also the emergence of contradictions and antagonisms that threaten the necessary changes. 
When the year began, the general elections to be held in June, maintained a low level of enthusiasm and public attention. There was a coincidence of analysis that it would be an election dominated by pessimism and probably with the least hope for change in the last four decades. Citizen disillusionment extended everywhere, appreciating as a distant memory the expectations generated in 2015, when anti-corruption movements gave rise to possibilities of containing the repetition of numerous abuses and enrichment of officials, politicians and businessmen, colluded in illicit networks. 
On this occasion, in the context of these general elections in 2023, the recurrence of official dispositions that have shown a clear tendency to close democratic freedoms and rights and the beginning of a new and prolonged authoritarian period in the country, led by illicit economic political networks, has been a cause for concern.
Now, is the recovery and sustainable advance of a new democratization, repeatedly challenged by actors who seek to prevent it, viable?
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 79, No. 774, 2024: 47-64.
40.°
Authors: Czerny Michael
Published: September 2024

No abstract available. 
Revista latinoamericana de teología, Vol. 37, No. 111, 2020: 222-226.
Sosialisasi Penggunaan Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Gender dan Anak Tingkat Kota Kendari Tahun 2023
Authors: Darman Darman , Arbiansyah Arbiansyah , Saputra Faldi , Aksa Ikhuzain Maftuh
Published: September 2024

The lack of availability of gender and child data in the city of Kendari has resulted in unresponsive policies or programs implemented by the government. Gender data on children's funds is really needed as input for development planning in all fields, including the development of women's empowerment and child protection. In Kendari City, gender and child data has not been recorded in a systematic database, making it difficult for policy makers, so a system is needed that makes it easier to manage and analyze this data. Thus, the Kendari City Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Service introduced the relevant agencies and agencies to the Gender and Children Information System Application. This activity was carried out in the form of socialization, which was attended by 51 participants from various agencies and sub-districts in Kendari city. With the success of this activity, it is hoped that the commitment and responsibility of data managers at the Kendari City Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Department will be able to provide and present gender and child data and analysis as well as contribute actively to the implementation of the Kendari City Gender and Child Information System Application.
Analisis Kemampuan Vegetasi dalam Mereduksi Emisi Karbon CO2 dari Kendaraan Bermotor
Authors: Yudhistira Yudhistira , Rosdiana Rosdiana , Sakay Ratna
Published: September 2024

Global warming and climate change are serious challenges faced by the world today. One of the main contributors to climate change is greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2), which comes from various sources, including the transportation sector. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of vegetation in reducing CO2 emissions from motorized vehicles on Kendari-Unaaha Road, Lalosabila Village, Wawotobi District, Konawe Regency. Data collected in the form of the number of vehicles passing through the research location for eight hours, namely at 06.00-08.00, 11.00-13.00, 16.00-18.1800 and 19.00-21.00. A counter was used to count the number of each type of vehicle passing through the study site. Individual and tree species were counted directly in the field using the census method. The amount of CO2 emissions produced by 22,427 units of motorized vehicles on the Kendari-Unaaha axis road in Lalosabila village, Wawotobi sub-district, Konawe district, Southeast Sulawesi amounted to 2495.42 kg/hour with details: Motorcycles are 556.46 kg/hour, Light vehicles are 1381.77 kg/hour, and Heavy Vehicles are 557.18 kg/hour. The results of this study show that the efficiency of CO2 absorption by vegetation is 203.91 kg/hour of total emissions of 2495.42 kg/hour with a total calculation result of 48.44 kg/hour. This shows that vegetation on the Kendari-Unaaha axis road in Lalosabila village, Wawotobi sub-district, Konawe district has not been able to reduce CO2 emissions from motorized vehicles to the maximum.
Perencanaan Teknis Operasional Pengelolaan Sampah
Authors: Sah Emang , Rosdiana Rosdiana , Sakay Ratna
Published: September 2024

BTN Rajawali Residence has 88 building units with type 45 (commercial), if the assumption is that each house is occupied by 5 people, 440 people will produce waste. BTN Rajawali Residence has waste problems such as the lack of available infrastructure so that many people throw garbage out of place. The purpose of this study is to identify waste generation, waste composition and analyze the existing conditions of waste management operational techniques in the housing and then plan waste management operational techniques. Sampling was carried out for eight (8) consecutive days in accordance with SNI 19-3964-1994 on methods of collection and measurement of urban waste and interviews for data collection on the existing conditions of technical waste management operations. The results of this study show that the waste generation of BTN Rajawali Residence Housing is 71.601 kg with an average of 11.934 kg/day/source which is equal to an average of 0.0850 kg/day/person. Based on the results of observations and interviews at the research location, the existing conditions of operational waste management techniques, the BTN Rajawali Resindence housing community has not implemented good waste management operational techniques according to existing regulations. Operational technical planning includes segregation, containerization, collection/transportation, processing and temporary disposal sites (TDS). The planned sorting is based on SNI 19-2454-2002 by sorting wet waste (organic), dry waste (inorganic) and residual waste by each household (from the source), referring to SNI 19-2454-2002 (procedures for urban waste management operational techniques) So, a container with a capacity of 40 liters is planned, with a barrel height of 60 cm, length 40 cm and width 40 cm. Then, it is planned for a waste transportation tool with a capacity of 200 kg of cargo, a tub height of 80 cm, a tub width of 130 cm and a length of 180 cm. The planned waste processing is composting with the individual method and the natural process with a composter barrel height of 50 cm diameter 30 cm. The TPS used to dispose of community waste is a communal TDS developed by the Government of the Environment and Forestry Service (GEFS) of Kendari City.
Determinants of Regional Inequality (Literature Review Perspective)
Authors: Barika Barika , Sukiyono Ketut , Ekaputri Retno Agustina , Hermanto Bambang Agoes
Published: September 2024

The objectives of this research are to see the factors that influence regional inequality from the perspective of literature studies. The method used in this study is to conduct critical reviews in journals related to regional inequality. Then filtering is carried out through titles and alphabets related to the determinants of regional inequality. the results of this research are expected to be implemented and provide practical solutions in solving the problem of regional inequality in Indonesia. This study will be a reference for all parties, both the government, local government, the legislature, and other wider communities, whether fiscal decentralization and the formation of new regions or regional expansion accompanied by quality spending will be beneficial for the welfare of people in Indonesia or other words regional inequality will be reduced.
Distribution of Paper Food Packaging in Indonesia: B2b Considerations of Quality, Price, and Image in Purchase Decisions
Authors: arifin Pangestu
Published: September 2024

The food and beverage industry is crucial to Indonesia's economy, contributing 39.10 percent of the GDP in 2023. To boost competitiveness, the Ministry of Industry is encouraging the adoption of digital technology and innovation. This study investigates the factors affecting decisionmaking in the distribution of paper food packaging within a B2B context in Indonesia, focusing on the impact of packaging quality, competitive pricing, and brand image on purchasing decisions by food companies. A descriptive quantitative research method was used, with data collected from 91 participants, selected through the Slovin formula. These participants are decision-makers within food packaging companies, with expertise in packaging quality, pricing, and brand image. Data were gathered via structured questionnaires and analyzed using partial least squares (PLS). Results indicate that product quality significantly affects brand image but does not directly influence purchase decisions. Price impacts both brand image and purchase decisions, while brand image itself does not significantly influence purchase decisions. However, the indirect effect of price on purchase decisions through brand image is significant. The study concludes that pricing perception plays a more crucial role in purchasing decisions than product quality in the paper food packaging industry. Maintaining a strong brand image is essential for building customer trust and loyalty. Limitations include the relatively small sample size and the specific focus on the Indonesian paper food packaging industry, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. Further research is needed to validate and expand upon these results.
Influence of Promotion, Product Quality and Customer Value Towards Consumer Purchase Decisions on Cosmetic Product
Authors: Halim Indira Wijayanti , Untoro Wisnu
Published: September 2024

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between promotion, product quality, and customer value on purchasing decisions. The population in this study were users of skincare products from ZAP in Indonesia. Sampling using convenience sampling technique with a sample obtained as many as 125 respondents. Testing using partial least square analysis-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with Smart PLS3 software. Promotion has 4 questionnaire items, product quality has 4 questionnaire items, consumer value has 9 questionnaire items, and purchase decisions have 4 questionnaire items. This study found that promotion has a positive effect on purchasing decisions (p values 0.000), customer value has a positive effect on customer decisions (p values 0.008), while product quality has no influence on purchasing decisions (p values 0.825). Based on the results obtained, it is concluded that promotion and customer value can be a reference for marketers to improve purchasing decisions, especially in ZAP Indonesia cosmetic products.