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Suitability location for landfill using a fuzzy-GIS model: A case study in Hillah, Iraq
Authors: Hamed Noor Hashim , Husein Haifaa Nasser , Jasim Oday Zakariya
Published: March 2024

One of the most significant issues facing local governments and municipalities worldwide is choosing an appropriate location for landfills. In order to suggest appropriate places for waste sites, this study proposes a strategy using a fuzzy logic model and spatial analytic tools. The proposed approach utilized five parameters extracted from Geographic Information System (GIS) layers in Hillah city in Iraq, which include distances from hydrology features, residential or urban areas, transportation, and historical locations. These parameters were used as standards to construct a geodatabase for generating suitability maps. These indicators are relevant factors in determining the suitability of a site for an urban landfill. It is important to consider the distance from residential or urban areas when selecting a landfill site. A significant distance helps reduce the potential negative impacts on nearby communities, such as odors, noise, traffic, and health concerns associated with waste disposal, and for the other indicators. The fuzzy logic model is more accurate than conventional methods such as the weighted overlay approach. Based on a fuzzy logic model, the total surface area of acceptable locations is 1.1 km². According to the fuzzy logic model, some frequent adequate places were discovered to be beyond the city borders, to the west and south of the research region. To minimize the negative impacts on the environment and its residents, this study demonstrated how the fuzzy logic model and GIS might be combined for waste management decision concerns connected to landfill site selection.
The die swell eliminating mechanism of hot air assisted 3D printing of GF/PP and its influence on the product performance
Authors: Yang Ru , Xiao Jianhua , Liu YingLan , Xu ShiKang
Published: March 2024

For eliminating the die swell phenomenon in 3D printing of GF/PP, a hot air assisted 3D printing method is proposed and its mechanism is studied. A two-phase flow model consisting of compressible gas and in-compressible melt is established, and the process of polymer filament extrusion is simulated. A series of experiments are conducted to compare the differences between traditional printing and gas-assisted printing in terms of extruded filament, temperature, and morphology. The simulation and experiment results show that the addition of gas effectively mitigates the melt die swell, and increases the extrusion filament temperature to more than 70°C. The extrusion pressure is reduced about two orders of magnitude, and the first normal stress is decreased from 400,000 to 20,000 Pa. The surface morphology of printed product is smoother and more refined. This study provides valuable information for understanding the principles of gas-assisted printing and demonstrates its potential for improving printing quality and efficiency.
Effect of bottom stirring on bath mixing and transfer behavior during scrap melting in BOF steelmaking: A review
Authors: Wang Zhou , Chen Shuang , Wu Congcong , Chen Nan , Li Jiwen , Liu Qing
Published: March 2024

Basic oxygen furnace (BOF) steelmaking is a widely used method for steelmaking production, and the bath stirring has a significant influence on dynamics of bath flow and mixing. Therefore, the effect of bottom gas flowrate, nozzle number and configuration, and bottom gas distribution mode on bath stirring are summarized in this study. Reasonable matching of bottom gas flowrate, nozzle number and configuration, as well as intensive study on the coupling effect of gas flowrate gradient and exchange frequency on non-uniform stirring would receive more and more attention in the coming years. With wide concern on the low-carbon and high-efficient production for BOF steelmaking, as a kind of recyclable iron-containing resource, the rapid melting and reasonable utilization of scrap in converter bath were emphasized in recent works, which could be promoted with high-efficient bottom stirring. The effect of bottom stirring on heat and mass transfer during scrap melting process was reviewed in this work, and the influence mechanism of bottom stirring on coupled heat and mass transfer should be further investigated. In addition, an overview of recently published physical and numerical simulation describing the bottom stirring and its effect on scrap melting would provide an outlook for future work.
Evaluating Impacts of Subsidy Removal in the Tunisian Bakery Sector
Authors: Abbassi Abdessalem
Published: March 2024

The paper analyzes the economic impact of the gradual removal of the subsidy in the bakery sector in Tunisia. A partial equilibrium model under imperfect competition in the soft wheat market is developed to evaluate the impact of the gradual removal of the subsidy in the Tunisian bakery sector. Two scenarios are simulated. In the first scenario, the subsidy is eliminated over a three years, starting in 2024. Scenario 2 mirrors scenario 1, but assumes a 5 % annual increase in the world price of soft wheat from 2024 to 2026, accounting for the anticipated depreciation of the Tunisian currency. The results show that the overall welfare would increase under both scenarios 1 and 2, and range between 443.9 and 472.2 million dinars by 2026, respectively. Based on the results of the simulations, to mitigate the negative impact of subsidy removal, it is strongly recommended to extend the food subsidy reform to a five-year period, prioritizing the protection of low-income segments. In addition, abolishing the Cereal Board’s regulatory role and moving to a competitive farm-level market would enhance competition, attract investment, and improve productivity and efficiency. However, a new cereal policy should be implemented to achieve objectives of food security, improved productivity, sustainability, and resilience.
Grassroots Organizations and Women’s Empowerment in a Post-Conflict Region: Evidence from Women Organizations in Northern Uganda
Authors: Davidson Lupe , Demir Firat , Harris John
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the effects of participation in women’s grassroot organizations (WGOs) on women’s empowerment. The analysis is based on cross-sectional survey data from northern Uganda. We study multiple dimensions of empowerment including economic and health care decisions, attitudes towards domestic violence, decision-making over functionings, political and civic participation, personal agency, and leadership. The empirical results suggest no significant effect of WGO membership, participation or satisfaction on empowerment. We argue that these findings raise new questions about why women join WGOs in post-conflict contexts and what the mechanics of individual and collective empowerment are.
The dihedral hidden subgroup problem
Authors: Chen Imin , Sun David
Published: March 2024

The hidden subgroup problem (HSP) is a cornerstone problem in quantum computing, which captures many problems of interest and provides a standard framework algorithm for their study based on Fourier sampling, one class of techniques known to provide quantum advantage, and which succeeds for some groups but not others. The quantum hardness of the HSP problem for the dihedral group is a critical question for post-quantum cryptosystems based on learning with errors and also appears in subexponential algorithms for constructing isogenies between elliptic curves over a finite field. In this article, we give an updated overview of the dihedral hidden subgroup problem as approached by the “standard” quantum algorithm for HSP on finite groups, detailing the obstructions for strong Fourier sampling to succeed and summarizing other known approaches and results. In our treatment, we “contrast and compare” as much as possible the cyclic and dihedral cases, with a view to determining bounds for the success probability of a quantum algorithm that usesmmcoset samples to solve the HSP on these groups. In the last sections, we prove a number of no-go results for the dihedral coset problem (DCP), motivated by a connection between DCP and cloning of quantum states. The proofs of these no-go results are then adapted to give nontrivial upper bounds on the success probability of a quantum algorithm that usesmmcoset samples to solve DCP.
Electrochemical corrosion behaviour of UNS S32205 duplex stainless steel dependent on sigma phase precipitation
Authors: Özbay Kısasöz Burçin , Tütük İbrahim , Acar Serhat , Kısasöz Alptekin
Published: March 2024

In this study, the microstructure and electrochemical corrosion behavior of the UNS S32205 alloy were investigated. Firstly, the phase diagram of the studied samples was determined by Thermo-Calc 2022 software, and the solution treatment temperature was designated. The studied samples were cooled by various cooling rates following the solution treatment at 1050 °C for 30 min. The samples were characterized by optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, and XRD analysis. Also, electrochemical corrosion behavior was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization, cyclic potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analyses. Microstructural examinations revealed that decreasing cooling rate causes the precipitation of the sigma phase, and the ratio of the sigma phase was increased up to 29 % by the decreasing cooling rate. Furthermore, it was determined that precipitation of the sigma phase reduces the E
pit values, and the sample with the highest amount of sigma exhibits the lowest corrosion resistance. On the other hand, presence of the sigma changed the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy behavior of the UNS S32205 and double-layered model fit the results.
Morphological diversity, correlation studies, and multiple-traits selection for yield and yield components of local cowpea varieties
Authors: Nuryati Nuryati , Soehendi Rudy , Hermanto Catur , Suyamto Suyamto , Krisdiana Ruly , Pardal Saptowo Jumali , Jumakir Jumakir , Adie Mochammad Muchlish , Krisnawati Ayda , Baliadi Yuliantoro , Abubakar Basri
Published: March 2024

The evaluation of the diversity in the cowpea local varieties (CLVs) allows the efficient use of genetic resources for cultivar development. This study aimed to evaluate the diversity of CLVs based on observation of morphological characteristics and to identify the relationship among morphological traits and potential varieties as donor genes to improve yield potential. The CLVs were collected from five provinces in Indonesia during 2017–2018. The evaluation of the performance of CLVs’ morphological characteristics was carried out in the Indonesian Legumes and Tuber Crops Research from March to July 2019. The observed data were 43 agronomic characters which consist of qualitative and quantitative characters. There is a high variation in stem pigmentation and seed color in 214 CLVs. There were nine qualitative characters with no variation. Most quantitative characters showed significant variation among CLVs. The clustering of 214 CLVs results in five clusters in which some CLVs maintain valuable characteristics that could be used in the breeding program. The number of pods per plant, number of racemes per plant, and 100 seed weight were useful for indirect selection in the yield improvement. Based on the genotype by trait biplot, the CLV 112, 191, and 111 could be used as donor parents for seed size improvement and the CLV 169 could be used as a donor parent for the yield potential improvement in the cowpea breeding program. Four cowpea genotypes can be recommended for commercial release or used as potential breeding material in cowpea cultivar development programs. The new findings of this study could provide a basis for the genetic improvement of cowpea.
Effect of weather, nitrogen fertilizer, and biostimulators on the root size and yield components of Hordeum vulgare
Authors: Hřivna Luděk , Maco Roman , Dufková Renáta , Kouřilová Veronika , Burešová Iva , Gregor Tomáš
Published: March 2024

In this study, the effect of nitrogen doses (52, 80, 110, 140 kg/ha N) and the application of biostimulant preparations containing Ascophyllum nodosum L. algae extract were assessed. During the years 2018–2019, the influence of the preparations on the electrical capacity of the roots (C
R) and yield components of spring barley was determined. Root electrical capacitance was determined in growth stages 45–50, 55–65, and 70–75 according to the BBCH-scale. The best phases of vegetation growth for the application of biostimulators with Ascophyllum nodosum extract were the barley tillering and elongation phases. This application increased C
R while reducing the amount of N required to achieve similar or higher production of barley yield components compared to high N treatments. The root electrical capacitance, the number of productive tillers, and the number of grains per plant were significantly influenced (p > 0.05) by the weather of the year. The number of productive tillers was closely correlated with C
R (r = 0.912**) as well as the number of grains per plant (r = 0.859**) and their weight (r = 0.850**). These relationships were the highest at the beginning of the grain formation (BBCH 70–75). Foliar biostimulation was not very effective in the dry year of 2018. The problem may be the foliar application itself. The effect of foliar application is strongly dependent on weather conditions and may be ineffective in many cases. We recommend the foliar application of effective biostimulants in tillering and elongation phases. They can reduce production costs and environmental pollution by reducing the amount of fertilizer needed while maintaining yields.
Effect of grain boundary segregation and oxygen vacancy annihilation on aging resistance of cobalt oxide-doped 3Y-TZP ceramics for biomedical applications
Authors: Yu Shide , Chen Zhenyu , Sun Yiyin , Huang Dahong , Sun Ting
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate the diffusion stabilization process of nano-Co2O3 during the non-precursor transformation of 3Y-TZP. 3Y-TZP was set as the control group, and the experimental groups were 0.1–0.3 mol% nano-Co2O3-doped 3Y-TZP. The samples were prepared by the ball milling process, isostatic cool pressing, and sintering. All samples were hydrothermally treated at 134°C and 2 bar for different time periods. The resistance to low-temperature degradation of nano-Co2O3-doped 3Y-TZP was analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The microstructure of zirconia ceramic samples was determined by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and electron paramagnetic resonance studies. The addition of nano-Co2O3 into 3Y-TZP resulted in higher hydrothermal aging resistance than 3Y-TZP. The addition of 0.2 mol% nano-Co2O3 dopants resulted in the highest hydrothermal aging resistance among nano-Co2O3-doped 3Y-TZP ceramics. The grain sizes of 3Y-0.2Co are smaller than those in the control group. With the increase of cobaltous oxide doping contents, the segregation of Co3+ ions at the crystal boundary increased. The content of oxygen vacancies on the surface of the sample increased with the increase of the Co2O3 doping content. The oxygen vacancy concentrations of 3Y-0.2Co increased obviously after aging. 3Y-0.1Co, 3Y-0.3Co, and the control showed decreased oxygen vacancy concentrations after aging. Trivalent element doping of 3Y-TZP effectively improved the aging resistance of 3Y-TZP. The addition of 0.2 mol% nano-Co2O3 resulted in the highest hydrothermal aging resistance. Improved aging resistance is attributed to the nano-Co2O3 doping resulting in the 3Y-TZP grain size inhibition, grain boundary segregation of cobalt ions, and oxygen vacancy maintenance. This work is expected to provide an effective reference for the development and application of budget dental materials by regulating grain boundary engineering.
Correlation between fine-needle aspiration biopsy and routine histopathology in the diagnosis of spontaneous feline mammary gland tumours
Authors: Simeonov R.
Published: March 2024

The present study evaluated the correlation between fine-needle aspiration biopsy and routine histopathological examination in the diagnosis of spontaneous mammary gland tumours in cats. From the studied 120 neoplastic growths, cytological diagnosis was correct in 111 cases (92.5%), and incorrect in 9 (7.5%) patients. Out of all studied tumours, 3 false positive (2.5%) and 6 false negative (5%) results were found out. Among benign tumours, cytological diagnosis was correct in 17 cases (94.44 %). Only one false negative diagnosis was demonstrated (5.56% of all benign tumours). As to malignant tumours, cytological diagnosis was correct in 94 (92.15%), and incorrect in 8 patients (7.85%). For diagnostics of feline mammary neoplasms, the sensitivity of cytology was 95.23%, the specificity - 75%, positive predictive value: 97.5% and negative predictive value: 60% compared to routine histopathology. The analysis with Cohen’s kappa test showed agreement of 99.17% (Cohen’s κ 0.96) between cytology and histopathology for benign and 94.17% (Cohen’s κ 0.75) for malignant mammary neoplasms.
Prevalence of some genetic factors determining antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli isolated from broilers and laying hens.
Authors: Urumova V. , Stefanova R. , Lyutskanov M.
Published: March 2024

The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of resistance to some antimicrobial agents in commensal Escherichia coli from poultry in Bulgaria. It was performed from June to December 2020 and included 175 strains, 99 of which were isolated from broilers and 76 from laying hens. ESBL phenotypes of isolates were tested for the presence of blaCTX-M-1. The distribution of genes qnrS, qnrA and qnrB1 conferring resistance to quinolones was studied. Also, the resistance to tetracycline and the presence of tetA gene were investigated. A high percentage of resistance towards tetracycline and ciprofloxacin was observed in commensal E. coli isolates from broilers (65.6%, 70.7%, respectively), and a high percentage of resistance to ciprofloxacin (75.0%) in isolates from laying hens. Also, high resistance towards β-lactams ampicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was observed in isolates from broilers (54.5%, 45.4%), vs 50.0% to ampicillin and 39.5% to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in isolates from laying hens. Fewer strains resistant to cefotaxime and ceftazidime (8.1 %, 7.1%) were found out in isolates from broilers. None of commensal E. coli strains from laying hens were resistant to cefotaxime and ceftazidime. Five of the cephalosporin-resistant E. coli from broilers (5.0%) were identified as producers of ESBL, possessing the gene blaCTX-M-1. Sixty-five strains from broilers (65.6%) and 50 strains from laying hens (65.8%) possessed the qnrS gene. The qnrA and qnrB1 genes were not detected in ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli isolates. Sixty-five strains from broilers (65.6%) and 33 strains from laying hens (33.0%) possessed the gene tetA. The commonest profile of multidrug resistance in E. coli isolates from broilers (37.4%) included ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, tetracycline and ciprofloxacin while in isolates from laying hens, resistance to ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and ciprofloxacin predominated (33.0%).
Solid solutions among cement AFm phases containing nitrate and nitrite ions
Authors: Balonis Magdalena
Published: March 2024

The AFm phase found in hydrated Portland cements refers to a family of calcium aluminate phases. Their layer structure is derived from that of portlandite (calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)), but with one third of the Ca2+ ions replaced by a trivalent ion, nominally Al3+ or Fe3+. The resulting charge imbalance gives the layers a positive charge, which is compensated by intercalated anions; the remaining interlayer space is filled with water (H2O). Hydrated cements will contain mixtures of AFm phases and their solid solutions. Portland cement is often modified by addition of soluble nitrate or nitrite salts to protect embedded steel or to shorten the setting time. These nitrate and nitrite ions are capable of entering and occupying AFm anion sites, hence impacting overall phase balances between cement hydrates. In this study AFm phases and solid solution formations were investigated between AFm phases containing SO42−, CO32−, OH−, Cl− and NO2− NO3− ions. Samples were synthesised and subsequently characterised using X-ray diffraction and through the measurement of aqueous solution compositions after 180 days of equilibration in water.
A CONSTRUÇÃO DA GUERRA CIVIL ATRAVÉS DE DOIS DISCURSOS NA FARSÁLIA, DE LUCANO
Authors: Leite Leni Ribeiro , Coutinho Thayrynne de Faria
Published: March 2024

O presente trabalho analisa a construção da Guerra Civil nos cantos II e IV da Farsália, do poeta Lucano, por meio da caracterização e dos discursos de duas personagens: a mãe e o soldado. Em uma épica em que o confronto entre membros de um mesmo povo é central, defendemos que Lucano, ao apresentar essas duas personagens, apresenta dois pontos de vista romanos em relação a dinâmica da guerra. Para essa análise, tomamos como base a concepção de Dominique Maingueneau (1995, 2008) de ethos e elementos retóricos da Antiguidade apresentados, em especial, na Institutio Oratoria, de Quintiliano.
The Role of Telemedicine in Rural Specialty Care: Priorities and Recommendations from Rural Primary Care Physicians
Authors: Faith Hampton  , Jeremy Larson  , Alyssa Hobson  , Dorothy Hughes
Published: March 2024

Introduction. The study goal was to understand telemedicine’s role in improving access to rural specialty care. Other outcomes included assessing specialty availability and frequency of referrals at rural sites.      
Methods. This mixed methods study included surveys and semi-structured interviews of rural primary care physicians (PCPs). Survey data were analyzed with summary statistics and cross-tabulations. Interview transcripts were inductively thematically analyzed.  
Results. Of the 19 PCPs who completed the survey, 37% agreed/strongly agreed current telemedicine practices connected patients to better specialty care; 90% agreed/strongly agreed it had such potential. Interviews revealed telemedicine could improve care when local specialists were unavailable and provided the most benefit in acute care settings or specialist follow-ups. Most survey respondents reported outreach specialists were highly effective in addressing rural specialty care needs. Respondents reported cardiology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, ENT/otolaryngology, and dermatology as the most frequently referred-to specialties. In-person neurology, gastroenterology, and dermatology were unavailable in many communities. Respondents identified psychiatry as a high priority for telemedicine and discussed clinic-to-clinic visits to optimize telemedicine use.  
Conclusions. The perceived discrepancy between the current and potential roles of telemedicine in rural specialty care suggests that telemedicine may not fully align with the needs of rural patients and could be optimized for rural practice settings. While local, in-person access to specialists remains a priority, telemedicine can reduce patient burdens and improve care when in-person specialists are unavailable.
Elementos epistemológicos para la Cultura Científica: aportes para repensar la práctica docente
Authors: Pérez Rodríguez Francisco Javier , Donoso Díaz Sebastián
Published: March 2024

Este artículo de reflexión forma parte de los avances teóricos de la Tesis Doctoral titulada “La cultura científica en la formación docente en ciencias. Aproximación a modelos intersubjetivos” desarrollada en el marco del Doctorado en Ciencias Humanas de la Universidad de Talca (Chile). En este, se caracterizan y analizan rasgos epistemológicos y didácticos que, desde la práctica del docente, podrían tributar de manera sustancial a la cultura científica. Desde un ejercicio hermenéutico surgieron elementos epistemológicos que asignan un papel trascedente al docente y su práctica educativa: 1) reconocer lo latente: educar en ciencias, teniendo como fin la construcción de la cultura científica implica superar las interacciones y experiencias que ocurren en el plano experiencial fenoménico, y dar mayor importancia a las estructuras profundas que contienen los modelos culturales, patrones interpretativos que soportan la didáctica; 2) promover la Verstehen: la comprensión de la ciencia y el conocimiento científico debe darse de manera inductiva; es decir, partiendo de la realidad y no de la teoría; 3) complejizar e integrar disciplinas: implica superar la visión parcial o segmentada de la realidad, dando paso a perspectivas complejas e interdisciplinarias; 4) valorar la unicidad: convoca a considerar a la ciencia que se enseña como un componente cognoscitivo de la cultura permeada de contexto e historia. Estos son rasgos que robustecen lo pertinente de una educación donde el docente es un intelectual público que emplea competencias dialógicas, ubicando al conocimiento científico en el marco de los desafíos actuales, entre ellos, la construcción de la cultura científica.
Organizirano slobodno vrijeme radnika brodogradilišta „3. maj“ u okviru politike socijalističkoga samoupravljanja 1980-ih godina
Authors: Špoljarić Daniela , Puljar D'Alessio Sanja
Published: March 2024

U ovome se radu na primjeru riječkoga brodogradilišta “3. maj“ obrađuje tema organiziranoga slobodnog vremena u okviru radničkoga samoupravljanja Socijalističke Federativne Republike Jugoslavije osamdesetih godina prošloga stoljeća. Prvi se dio rada bavi definiranjem organiziranoga slobodnog vremena te njegovim smještanjem u kontekst brodogradilišta “3. maj“, a drugi se dio rada posvećuje njegovu prikazu iz dviju perspektiva – one radnika s jedne strane, te poduzeća s druge. Cilj je rada prikazati načine provođenja organiziranoga slobodnog vremena trećomajskih radnika, a potom, na osnovi toga, pokazati njegovo značenje kako za radnike, tako i za poduzeće, čime se paralelno razotkrivaju i (ne)posredni razlozi za njegovo poticanje.
Information and Documentation Perspective to Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Context of Digital Humanities Research
Authors: Zlodi Goran
Published: March 2024

This paper presents the critical role of digital humanities methods in safeguarding, research, and revitalisation of intangible cultural heritage. The study explores digitisation methods through a documentation and data management perspective, advocating for data standards that facilitate data interoperability at structure, content, value, and encoding levels. This paper critically analyses existing data standards and conceptual reference models, considering their potential and limitations for documenting and representing intangible cultural heritage. The typology of entities and processes related to intangible cultural heritage is presented and elaborated. Mapping identified entities and processes to individual classes in the CIDOC-CRM model is discussed to support the publication of data and semantic interoperability in the Semantic Web context.
Dinamika herojstva i rada: analiza pandemijskoga medijskog diskursa o medicinskim radnicima Kliničke bolnice Dubrava
Authors: Korda Matea , Petrović Duško
Published: March 2024

Rad se bavi javnim (medijskim) reprezentacijama medicinskih radnika u pandemiji virusa COVID-19 na primjeru Kliničke bolnice Dubrava u Zagrebu. Autori analiziraju reprezentacije tijekom protesta medicinskih radnika, u kojima se moglo identificirati nadmetanje dvaju javnih diskursa – herojskoga diskursa, koji se često koristi ratnom metaforikom, i diskursa o radnim i materijalnim uvjetima. Usto, analiziraju medijsko izvještavanje o tzv. tulumu u KB-u Dubrava kao momentu pada heroja i raspuštanja herojskoga diskursa. Analiza pokazuje kako medijsko izvještavanje, sa svojim fokusom na heroizaciju radnika i pacijente kao žrtve nebrige medicinskih radnika, zanemaruje diskurs koji se kritički osvrće na radne i materijalne uvjete medicinskih radnika u pandemiji virusa COVID-19, ali i u zdravstvenom sustavu općenito. Teorijsko-metodološka polazišta rada su internetska dijakronijska etnografija i kritička analiza diskursa te antropologija medija i studije heroizma.
Examining the Effectiveness of a Positive Psychology-Based Psychoeducation Program on Adolescents' Character Strengths
Authors: Yıldırım İrem , Kardaş Ferhat
Published: March 2024

In recent years, recognizing character strengths and virtues, strengthening them, and ensuring their use in all areas of life has become one of the important areas of study. Considering the positive and developmental effects of various studies on children, adolescents, and adults, it appears that conducting studies to develop character strengths is important for individual and community mental health. This study was aimed to increase the character strengths, self-esteem, optimism, gratitude levels and reduce the pessimism levels of adolescents. A 2x3 split-plot experimental design with pre-test, post-test, follow-up test and control group were used in the study. A total of 32 students participated in the research. A 15-session intervention program based on positive psychology was applied to the participants in the experimental group. Character Strengths Inventory (VIA-IS-P), Pears-Harris Self-Concept Scale for Children, Optimism-Pessimism Scale and Gratitude Scale were used to collect data in the study. Research revealed that the positive psychology-based psychoeducation program applied was effective in increasing adolescents' self-esteem, optimism, gratitude, and total character strength levels and reducing their pessimism levels; the applied psycho-education program has a medium effect value in increasing adolescents' character strengths, self-esteem and optimism levels and decreasing their pessimism levels, and a high effect value in increasing their gratitude levels.
Aplicativos móveis sobre segurança do paciente idoso no ambiente cirúrgico: uma prospecção tecnológica
Authors: Ferreira Juliana Martins , Alvarez Angela Maria , Tourinho Francis Solange Vieira , Fabrizzio Greici Capellari , Barbosa Sarah Soares , Favero Alves Thais
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: Descrever os aplicativos voltados para a segurança do paciente idoso cirúrgico nos períodos pré e pós-operatório. Método: Prospecção tecnológica com abordagem qualitativa realizada nas lojas virtuais Apple Store®, Google Play® e aplicativo web. Como estratégia de busca utilizou-se os termos: ‘autocuidado idoso’, ‘pré-operatório’, ‘pós-operatório’, ‘segurança do paciente’, ‘segurança do paciente idoso’. Resultados: Foram identificados 12 aplicativos na loja virtual Apple Store, 17 na Google Play e um web app, os quais estavam voltados a gamificação de profissionais da saúde e da população; aplicativos educacionais aos profissionais de saúde e usuários do sistema de saúde; aplicativos relacionados como ferramenta de trabalho para os profissionais de saúde; aplicativos como ferramenta de autocuidado para usuários do sistema de saúde; e, aplicativos voltados para pós-operatório de usuários do sistema de saúde. Conclusão: Não foram encontradas tecnologias voltadas para o autocuidado e segurança do paciente idoso nos períodos pré e pós-operatório.
Execução do ultrassom à beira leitono paciente crítico: protocolo de revisão de escopo
Authors: Flores Ladyanne Kessin , Magalhães Aline Lima Pestana , Moraes Érica Brandão de
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: Descrever as evidências científicas acerca do ultrassom à beira do leito, executado pelos profissionais de saúde em ambiente crítico.Método: Revisão de escopopautado nas normas e termos metodológicos do Joanna BriggsInstitute, norteada pela pergunta “Como está descrito na literatura o uso do Point-of-CareUltrasound - POCUS / ultrassom à beira do leito pelos profissionais de saúde na assistência direta ao paciente crítico?”.A busca envolve nove bases de dados e na literatura cinzenta. A seleção de evidências se apresenta em três etapas, e para o gerenciamento das referências dos estudos se utiliza o softwareMendeley.A avaliação dos estudos está sustentada nos critérios preestabelecidos de inclusão, e foi  realizada por três revisores, sendo dois de modo independente e um terceiro para apreciação das divergências.Os dados extraídos têm apresentação descritiva e sintética dos resultados.
6. SINIF FEN BİLİMLERİ DERSİNDE ARTIRILMIŞ GERÇEKLİK UYGULAMALARI KULLANIMININ ÖĞRENCİLERİN ARTIRILMIŞ GERÇEKLİK UYGULAMALARINA YÖNELİK TUTUMLARINA ETKİSİ
Authors: Yıldırım Bilal , Arıcıoğulları Sultan
Published: March 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, ortaokul 6. sınıf fen bilimleri dersinde, artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamalarının kullanımının öğrencilerin sanal-dijital teknolojik uygulamalara yönelik tutumları üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektir. Yarı deneysel yöntemle yürütülen araştırmanın çalışma grubu, 6. sınıfta öğrenim gören toplam 68 öğrencidir. Toplam dört hafta süren deneysel araştırma sürecinde, deney grubunda dersler artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamaları desteği ile işlenirken, kontrol grubunda ise mevcut öğretimle devam edilmiştir. Deneysel işlemden önce ve sonra her iki gruba da artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamaları tutum ölçeği ön-test ve son-test olarak uygulanmış ve analiz edilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda, ortaokul 6. sınıf fen bilimleri dersinde artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamalarının kullanımı sonunda öğrencilerin, artırılmış gerçeklik ve sanal-dijital teknolojik uygulamalara yönelik tutumlarının olumlu yönde geliştiği belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada bu bulgu, artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamalarının kullanımının öğrencilerin duyuşsal gelişimine katkı sağladığını göstermektedir. Bu durumun nedeninin Z kuşağı içerisinde yer alan ilgili öğrencilerin sanal ve dijital teknolojilerle iç içe olmalarından kaynaklanabileceği şeklinde değerlendirilmiştir.
LOJİSTİK HİZMET KALİTESİ BİLEŞENLERİNİN TEDARİKÇİ SEÇİM TERCİHLERİ ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ: HEPSIBURADA.COM SİTESİ MÜŞTERİ YORUMLARI İÇERİK ANALİZİ
Authors: Göncü Kadir Kaan
Published: March 2024

Oyun kurallarını belirleyen en büyük aktör: “Tüketici”. Müşteri istek ve beklentilerini dikkate almadan arz edilen hiçbir mal veya hizmet ürününün piyasada tutunma şansının olmadığı net bir şekilde görülebiliyor. Klasik pazarlama anlayışının “Ne üretirsem onu satarım” şeklinde sloganlaşan yaklaşımı, tüketicilerin deneyimlerini rahatlıkla paylaştıkları modern iletişim dünyasında artık eskisi kadar rağbet görmemekte. Pandemi dönemiyle birlikte talep seviyesi dikkat çekici bir oranda artan internet alışverişlerine ait müşteri deneyimleri incelendiğinde, ürünlerin teknik özellikleri ve niteliklerinin yanısıra tedarikçilerle yaşanan olumlu veya olumsuz tecrübelere ait yorumların da önemli bir seviyede olduğu görülmekte. Bu çalışmada, müşteri istek ve beklentilerini karşılama düzeyi olarak ifade edebileceğimiz kalite kavramına ait önemli bir boyut olarak tanımlanan “Lojistik hizmet kalitesi” bileşenlerine ait tüketici yorumları üzerinden bir nitel içerik analizi yapmak ve ilgili alanda faaliyet gösteren işletmelere bir yol haritası oluşturmak amaçlanmaktadır. Çalışmada gerçekleştirilen sistematik literatür araştırması iki aşamalı planlanmış; ilk aşamada alanyazın içerisinde araştırma yapılan konuya ilişkin çalışmalarda kullanılan anahtar kelimelerin tercih sıklıkları ve ilişkileri bir bibliyometrik analiz ile belirlenmiş, sonraki aşamada ise bu belirlenen anahtar kelimelerin tüm veritabanlarında sistematik olarak taraması gerçekleştirilmiştir.
The influence of islamic banking digital service quality on intention to continue using islamic banking: a case of Indonesia
Authors: Rahma Nadia , Sofyani Hafiez
Published: March 2024

Research aims: Technological advances impact every aspect of daily life, including in Islamic banking. To keep its customers, the Islamic banking industry continues improving the quality of its digital services. Using the DBSQual model, this research aims to examine the quality of Islamic banking digital services, which encompasses seven dimensions: application architecture, application efficiency, responsiveness, user-friendliness, security, reliability, and personalization, towards the intention to continue using Islamic banking.Design/Methodology/Approach: The population of this research was Islamic bank customers in Indonesia. The sample was then selected based on the criteria of Islamic bank customers using mobile banking services. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires developed from previous research. To validate the questionnaire, consultations were conducted with four survey accounting experts. Also, a pilot study was performed. Hypothesis testing was then done using the Structural Equation Modelling technique based on Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM).Research findings: The results demonstrated that three dimensions of digital service quality significantly influenced the intention to continue using Islamic banks, namely application efficiency, security, and reliability. Meanwhile, the dimensions of application architecture and responsiveness had no effect.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study covers the gap related to empirical studies that examine the role of digital service quality development on intentions to continue using Islamic banking services.
Determinant of earnings management practices in manufacturing companies
Authors: Mulia Firnanda Kasih , Leniwati Driana , Wicaksono Agung Prasetyo Nugroho
Published: March 2024

Research aims: This study aims to examine the effect of audit committees, independent commissioners, and the presence of women on boards, such as the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, on earnings management practices.Design/Methodology/Approach: This research used a quantitative method with a final panel data sample of 25 companies in the manufacturing sector for three years from 2020 to 2022. Hypothesis testing employed the regression model with the Common Effect Model (CEM) test. Sampling was conducted using secondary data on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and each company's website.Research findings: The results of the study demonstrated that independent commissioners, independent audit committees, audit committee expertise, audit committee activities, and audit committee size yielded a significant effect on earnings management practices, while female CEOs and female CFOs had no significant impact on earnings management practices.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This research develops a theory that previously did not exist; in this research, the authors used asymmetric information theory to test the independent and dependent variables. Additional variables by suggestions in previous research are provided; therefore, it is hoped that this can strengthen the results of prior research. Practitioner/Policy implication: The practical implication of this research is that the existence of an independent audit committee with a positive influence on earnings management can improve the company's financial performance, make it easier for managers or internal company parties to make better decisions in the future, and meet performance targets set by other parties, such as investors and creditors. Profit management can also be used to obtain tax benefits. During the previous pandemic, the government implemented tax compensation for taxpayers who met the criteria.
Implementation of the Altman z-score model in predicting bankruptcy at PT. Garuda Indonesia, Tbk.
Authors: Sriwiyanti Eva , Purba Djuli Sjafei , Wahyudi Dendi , Tarigan Wico Jontarudi , Napitu Resna
Published: March 2024

Research aims: This study aims to forecast Garuda Indonesia’s bankruptcy rate using the Altman Z-Score model analysis tool based on financial statement data for the 2012-2021 period.Design/Methodology/Approach: A quantitative description method was used, with data sources from the Garuda Indonesia website.Research findings: Based on the data analysis, Garuda Indonesia was in a "gray area" or financial difficulty in the overall observation year.Theoretical contribution/Originality: Since 2020, Garuda Indonesia has implemented a statement of financial accounting standards (PSAK 73) on lease regulations. According to Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI, 2022), the objective of PSAK 73 on leases is to determine the principles for recognizing, measuring, presenting, and disclosing leases and determine whether the lessee and lessor provide relevant data with a method that presents transactions appropriately. PSAK 73 on leases categorizes assets from finance leases designated as right-of-use assets as part of property, plant, and equipment and lease liabilities as part of long-term liabilities that appear in the statement of financial position. Following the Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (2022), right-of-use assets describe the tenant's right to use assets granted by the lessor to the lessee during the lease term.Research limitation/Implication: This research has limitations since the reference sources only came from research journals conducted at manufacturing and service companies in Indonesia and researched by Indonesian researchers. The data studied was only for the last 10 years (2012-2021) and during that time the 2019 Covid pandemic occurred, resulting in a lockdown which caused the number of domestic and international flights to Indonesia to decrease drastically.
Determinants of tax compliance behavior among central Java SMEs: The mediating role of intention to comply
Authors: Hikmah Hikmah , Ratnawati Andalan Tri , Darmanto Susetyo
Published: March 2024

Research aims: This study aims to prove the effect of tax compliance attitude, subjective norms, and perceived financial performance on the intention to comply. Furthermore, the study analyzes the effect of perceived financial performance and intention to comply with tax compliance behavior.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a quantitative approach with primary data from distributing questionnaires. The samples collected were 150 SMEs of Semarang City, Semarang Resident, Demak, and Kendal. The data were then analyzed employing Structural Equation Modeling calculated by Amos version 22.Research findings: Empirical findings demonstrated that attitudes toward tax compliance, subjective norms, and perceived financial performance positively influenced the intention to comply. Furthermore, perceived financial performance and intention to comply positively contributed to compliance behavior.Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This theoretical implication integrates the Theory of Planned Behavior and perceived financial performance as an alternative to perceived behavioral control.Practitioner/Policy implication: This study concludes that intention to comply provides a mediating role in the determinants of tax compliance.Research limitation/Implication: This research was limited by the unavailability of accurate data regarding the number of SMEs in Central Java, so sample calculations could not be done using a statistical approach. Future research is recommended to replicate this model in large companies by adding government policy as a moderating role in attitudes, subjective norms, and financial performance.
Standardized corporate social responsibility disclosure, assurance, and real earnings management: evidence from developing countries
Authors: Santoso Eko Budi , Basuki Basuki , Isnalita Isnalita
Published: March 2024

Research aims: This study aims to present empirical evidence on the effect of social responsibility disclosure on real earnings management and the role of assurance in this relationship. This is based on a paradox, i.e., companies that publish standardized corporate social responsibility disclosures to project ethical business practices are also associated with accounting and financial scandals.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study was conducted on non-financial sector companies in developing countries that are members of ASEAN-4, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, which issued GRI-based social responsibility disclosures in the period 2013-2019, amounting to 285 companies with a total of 859 observations.Research findings: The results demonstrated that companies with standardized social responsibility disclosures tend to reduce their real earnings management practices. However, the assurance variable mitigates the negative effect of corporate social responsibility on real earnings management, implying that assurance provides false credibility. In an additional analysis, the samples were grouped based on board structure. The findings of this study are consistent with two-tier board structures, suggesting that a one-tier system provides better information quality.Theoretical contribution/Originality: The originality of this study lies in a comprehensive measurement of social responsibility disclosure variables using an index that gauges a combination of accountability and performance aspects. Furthermore, this study takes into account assurance as a variable representing the credibility of information, which surprisingly moderates the negative effect of social responsibility disclosure on real earnings management.Practitioner/Policy implication: The findings of this study underscore the importance of standardized social responsibility disclosure in mitigating managerial opportunistic behavior. The findings also highlight the need to enhance the assurance function to prevent its use as an opportunistic management tactic.
Information technology and higher education institutions (HEI) performance: the mediating role of organizational capability
Authors: Marlina Evi , Lawita Nadia Faturrahmi
Published: March 2024

Research aims: This study aims to examine the effect of Information Technology (IT) on the performance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Indonesia. Also, this study investigates organizational capability as a mediating variable.Design/Methodology/Approach: This research was conducted at HEIs covering all regions in Indonesia, namely Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusra, and Bali, as well as Papua. The research sample was 368 HEIs. The data were obtained by distributing questionnaires, and hypothesis testing was conducted using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. Research findings: The study revealed that IT positively affected organizational capability and HEI performance. Organizational capability yielded a positive effect on HEI performance. Furthermore, organizational capability mediated the effect of IT on HEI performance.Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This study contributes to the research area dealing with IT, HEIs performance, and organizational capability as a mediating variable. Practitioner/Policy implication: HEI managers should improve their IT resources to enhance organizational capability, thereby improving organizational performance.Limitation/Implication: The limitation of the study is that the data collection only used questionnaires, so the information obtained was not in-depth.