bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efeitos auditivos e extra-auditivos da exposição ao ruído ocupacional em Madeireiras do Oeste Catarinense
Authors: Carneiro Viviane , Locatelli Claudriana
Published: May 2023

As modificações sociais se intensificaram após a revolução industrial, desde a modernização no meio tecnológico e econômico, baseado na transformação da matéria-prima em diversos bens de consumo, como riscos para a saúde humana, inclusive o risco físico denominado ruído ocupacional. O presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar as perdas auditivas induzidas por ruído, assim como a incidência de efeitos extra-auditivos baseando-se na apreciação dos exames e anamneses realizadas no período de junho de 2011 a junho de 2021, em trabalhadores com audição normal na admissão, com pelo menos cinco anos de atividade laboral, sendo homens e mulheres de duas madeireiras do Oeste de Santa Catarina. Os resultados de avaliação dos prontuários dos trabalhadores indicam positivamente para ambas as empresas desencadeamentos e agravamentos de Perda Auditiva Induzida por Ruído Ocupacional (PAIRO) desde a admissão com associação diversas patologias extra-auditivas incluindo primordialmente casos de hipertensão e diabetes, assim como com sintomas dos mais diferentes aspectos auditivos e extra-auditivos (dores de cabeça, insônia, zumbido, vertigem e disacusia). Relacionando com outros hábitos de vida observa-se que a maioria dos trabalhadores com alterações possuem mais de 35 anos de idade, mais de nove anos de atividade laboral exposta a ruídos, uso de medicamento contínuo para patologias diversas, tabagismo, exposição a ruídos não ocupacionais (competição de som automotivo, atividades de lazer entre outros). No que se refere a observação dos Programas de Conservação Auditiva estes não foram implantados em nenhuma das empresas, apenas segue-se a rotina de exames ocupacionais conforme previsto na NR- 7, além de pequenos treinamentos e visitas técnicas por parte de técnicos de segurança do trabalho em âmbito laboral. Com isso, verifica-se a necessidade de transformação deste estudo em artigo científico para que a cada dia a visão tecnicista na saúde do trabalhador migre para uma ótica integral do indivíduo que trabalha em ambiente ruidoso, e para que possamos trabalhar diretamente na área de prevenção de perdas auditivas junto ao setor madeireiro estudado.
Impacts of COVID-19 on nursing care in the head and neck oncology outpatient clinic
Authors: Santos Lucimere Maria dos , Santos Marcia , Palermo Teresa Cristina Silva , Santos Luciana Nogueira dos , Silva Cristiane dos Santos Mendonça da , Marinho Aureonice , Peragene Aline , Titulação Julia Meireles da Costa
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze the impacts of COVID-19 on the care of cancer patients in the head and neck surgery outpatient clinic, through the procedures performed in the years 2019, 2020, and 2021. Method: Qualitative, descriptive study about the procedures performed by the nursing team in a head and neck surgery outpatient clinic. Data were collected from January 2019 to December 2021 and computed in an Excel spreadsheet. Results: They showed a negative disparity in the quantity of patient care in the head and neck surgery outpatient clinic in 2019 compared to 2020, in which there was a decrease of 33%. Comparing the results of the year 2019 with 2021 we noticed a drop of 25%. However, when compared to the year 2020 to 2021, there was an increase of 12%. In the number of procedures performed in 2020, there was a decrease of 31% compared to 2019, and, compared to 2021, there was a decrease of 26%, but in the year 2020 to 2021, there was an increase of 13%. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic generated a strong impact on the care provided to patients of the head and neck surgery outpatient clinic, leading to a reduction in the care and provision of nursing care to this clientele, but at the beginning of the pandemic scenario the institutions had to redesign the care protocols to cope with the current situation of the country and the world, thus promoting safer and more efficient assistance.
COLORED REVOLUTIONS": let's overthrow the government, #allegriaalegria, from the "shadows" (no violence!) we strike democracy
Authors: Fernandes Roberto Mauro da Silva
Published: May 2023

Beginning in the 2000s a series of mass demonstrations were recorded Eastern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa, and Latin America, these movements were credited with the changes in government that occurred in these regions. These large protests became known as the "color revolution. According to the mainstream press these actions were led by different social segments that were dissatisfied with their governments, as well as protesting against dictatorships. However, there are indications that the "color revolutions" are geopolitical tools that make use of the democratic system to change governments. Therefore, the purpose of this discussion is to reflect on aspects of the infrastructure that enables "color revolutions" to be prepared and then executed. We will demonstrate how some actors move on the "surface" and in the "shadows" of the international network that operates the "color revolutions". To do so, we conducted a literature search, as well as, theoretically support the theory of Hybrid Warfare.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan Pencegahan Demam Berdarah Dengue di SD Negeri 2 Sindangsari
Authors: Al Adami pradana Sultan , Perdana Susanto Rizky , Aji Falah Sukamara , Siti Adawiah Shofia , Siti Rahma Sinta , Cahya Rinukti Tiara , Puspayanti Sari
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Dengue virus infection often occurs during the rainy season, which is caused by the bite of the Aedes Aegepti mosquito, geographical and environmental conditions are for the main supporting factors for the spread and breeding of Aedes aegepti mosquitoes which cause an increase in cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever. The prevention program seeks to reduce the breeding potential of mosquito larvae which are the cause of dengue fever cases.
Objective: This Community Service Program aims to increase knowledge, self-management and the environment as an effort to prevent dengue fever from spreading in communities Two sindangsari of public elementary shcool.
Method: The health education program's is using the sampling method with 30 people used as a sample that aims to increase knowledge supported by media leaflets, Power Point presentations, animation, discussions, questions and answers, and interviews, covering the preparation stage to individual evaluation.
Result: The results of this health counseling activity were that 10 (33.3%) of the total participants who attended the counseling had contracted dengue fever and had been hospitalized.
Conclusion: The conclusions of this activity are leaflets, presentations and animated videos as media for prevention education.
Tomada de crédito e busca por proteção da produção na cafeicultura brasileira.
Authors: Bliska Adriano , Bliska Flávia , Vegro Celso , Turco Patrícia , Bliska Júnior Antonio
Published: May 2023

Due to the importance of rural credit in stimulating investments, funding and marketing in coffee production, and the strategic relevance of rural insurance to investment protection and business competitiveness, this study analyzes the percentages of use of credit and insurance, in relation to the levels of management of companies, size and adoption of agricultural certification, aiming to support the decisionmaking of institutions linked to the provision of services or establishment of incentive programs and access to credit and rural insurance. Information on 1,136 production units in the main Brazilian coffee regions was used. We used the Management Degree Identification Method - MIGG-Café. It was observed that the adoption of credit above 70.0% and rural insurance close to 50.0%. Their joint use is positively correlated to establishments with higher levels of management. It was concluded that there is ample opportunity for evolution in business credit management and risk management in coffee.
Physicochemical as Well Biological Parameters of Waste Water of the Last Chamber of the Septic Tank is Advocacy to the Hypothesis - ‘A New Ecosystem of Aedes SP. Mosquito’: A Survey and Observations
Authors: Ghosh Arup , Sinha Shailendra Kumar , Bandyopadhyay Pradip Kumar
Published: May 2023

Aedes sp. Mosquito a global life threatening insect,“it bred and develop in the clean and clear water”, is an widely accepted theory regarding the life cycle of this vector.

To establish the Hypothesis:  of the present Study, ‘A NEW ECOSYSTEM OF Aedes sp. MOSQUITO’,  analysis of Physicochemical and Biological parameters of Septik Tank water have been carried out at different laboratories.Total 5 nos of waste water samples have been collected and  analyzed accordingly. Significant and interesting results have come out  like,pH:8- 8.5, Nitrate: Below Detection Level, DO:0.7 - 1.0 (mg/L) etc.

*Besides, Light intensity (LUX) of the covered tank is 00 so it is an APHOTIC ZONE.       

There is no trace of light and Nitrate in the water, so no problem of Eutrophication, no algal flora  have been reported.

*It is highly helpful for easy movement for the larva and pupa of the mosquito.

* Bacterial Floral load is excessive high [Total Coliform -255 x 102 CFU).

* So the water is enriched with sufficient nutrition and food materials for their development.

Only but the important factor i.e. D.O.: - 0.85 mg/L, is in danger and toxic level for a normal aquatic creature, but this HYPOXIC CONDITION is not at all any problem for larva and pupa of Mosquito (Aedes. Sp.). Because they consume aerial Oxygen from the upper surface of the water with their SIPHON and TRUMP as an adaptive measure of their life cycle.

 From the above survey and observations an inference can be drawn that highly adaptive Aedes sp. mosquitoes are successfully growing in the so called dirty but nutrition enriched water of Septic Tank

There is a strong interaction between Aedes sp .and Septic Tank.  Aedes sp. also performing the role of entomological vector silently and creating a severe community health problem all over the world.
Dampak Usaha Tambak Udang Vanname Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Ekonomi Masyarakat Desa Pantai Gading
Authors: Imam Sutoyo  , Tri Inda Fadhila Rahma  , Muhammad Ikhsan Harahap
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini mendeskripsikan dampak usaha tambak udang vaname dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat Desa Pantai Gading melalui usaha tambak udang vaname. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Pantai Gading Kecamatan Secanggang Kabupaten Langkat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara mendalam, sedangkan metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian memberikan dampak positif bagi masyarakat, dengan mengembangkan sumber daya alam dengan mengoptimalkan lahan non produktif menjadi tambak udang vaname. Indikator kesejahteraan masyarakat di Desa Pantai Gading yaitu pendapatan masyarakat, kesempatan kerja, pendidikan, kesehatan, dan perumahan. Faktor pendukung peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui pengembangan budidaya udang vaname yaitu kemuda han akses sumber daya, etos kerja masyarakat, dan dorongan ekonomi. Faktor penghambat peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui pengembangan budidaya udang vaname adalah permodalan, tidak adanya bantuan dari pemerintah daerah.
Menumbuhkan Jiwa, Perilaku dan Nilai Kewirausahaan Dalam Meningkatkan Kemandirian Bisnis
Authors: Sri Hartono
Published: May 2023

Attitudes and behaviors are the unity of a person's character which is formed by habit everyday. Entrepreneurial behavior is influenced by internal and external factors. These factors are ownership rights (property right, PR), abilities / competencies (competency / ability,), and incentives while external factors include the environment thus Attitudes and behavior can be changed by oneself and / or there are environmental pressures / influences. there is an influence from within themselves and from outside the environment to associate then grow indi attitudes and specific behaviors. It is necessary to anticipate small businesses’ difficulties by conducting an empirical study on the entrepreneurial spirit, entrepreneurial values, and assessment of entrepreneurial behavior that may affect the realization of independence efforts. This study aims to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial spirit and entrepreneurial values on entrepreneurial behavior to create business independence. The findings show that the entrepreneurial spirit has a direct positive influence on entrepreneurial behavior and positive indirect effect on the business independence.
Analisis Kebangkrutan Menggunakan Metode Altman Z-Score, Zmijewski, dan Grover Pada PT. Vale Indonesia Tbk
Authors: Fitra Ramadhan  , Aulya Rahmadani  , Ridha Arsyika
Published: May 2023

This research is motivated by the desire to provide an overview of the method of bankruptcy, in terms of bankruptcy analysis. This article aims to provide a comprehensive description and description of bankruptcy analysis methods which are classified into several methods, including: Altman Z-Score, Zmijewski, and Grover methods. The research method used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. The place in this research is PT. Vale Indonesia Tbk period 2015-2020. This study uses secondary data in the form of financial statements obtained from the financial statements of PT. Vale Indonesia Tbk for the 2015-2020 period which was taken through the website www.idx.co.id. The results of the study using the Altman Z-Score, Zmijewski, and Grover methods showed that PT. Vale Indonesia is in a safe zone (financially healthy) and far from financial distress, it is possible that the company will continue to grow upwards and become the mecca of HIMBARA in the future.
Managementul voluntarilor si provocarile antreprenoriatului social
Authors: Zainea Loredana Nicoleta
Published: May 2023

Prezentul volum abordeaza o problematica interdisciplinara de actualitate din domeniul socio‑economic si se adreseaza specialistilor din mediul universitar, organizatiilor publice si private indiferent de marimea lor, din perspectiva educarii si formarii studentilor, respectiv a angajatilor, ca membrii ai comunitatii responsabili social, care trebuie sa faca fata provocarilor economice, sociale, de mediu actuale si viitoare. Elaborarea unei definitii privind voluntariatul si a unui model integrator al relatiei dintre voluntariat, antreprenoriat social si responsabilitate sociala si beneficiile generate in comunitate (modelul VARS), in conceptie proprie, au constituit elementele de originalitate ale lucrarii. In viziunea autoarei, voluntariatul influenteaza pozitiv mentalul colectiv, este transmis din generatie in generatie prin procesul de educatie si formare si poate fi elementul cheie care sa contribuie la crearea simbiozei dintre locuitorii planetei si imbunatatirea relatiei cu natura. Modelul VARS reuneste conceptele de voluntariat, antreprenoriat social si responsabilitate sociala, pe baza valorilor si principiilor comune si evidentiaza factorii declansatori cat si beneficiile pe care le genereaza cele trei activitati. Modelul VARS poate constitui o solutie viabila care sa completeze efortul autoritatilor si institutiilor publice privind satisfacerea interesului public, fara a le substitui si poate contribui la schimbarea sociala, promovarea sustenabilitatii competitive, stimularea inovarii sociale si a cetateniei active.
Resurrect Multicultural Islamic Education in Indonesia
Authors: Mariyono Dwi , Maskuri Maskuri
Published: May 2023

Indonesia in multicultural education has not yet shown significant results within the framework of multicultural education, even though Islamic education in Islamic boarding schools has unconsciously implemented it first. This study aims to describe, analyze and interpret how to revive multicultural Islamic education in Indonesia. This type of research is qualitative with literature review method. The main objects in this research are books, journals, articles, and other scientific literature related to the research topic. Social theory and multicultural theories are also searched by researchers and collected as complementary data. After the data is collected, it is reviewed and analyzed using the interactive model theory of Huberman and Saldana (2014). From the results of the analysis it was found that: 1) Multicultural Islamic Education is a paradigm of the social life of the world community which is united in the celestial ontology (Al-Qur'an and Al-Hadith along with the principles of the imams); 2). The ideas and mission of Ibn Khaldun's education which are oriented towards the friendliness of the world's values and the values of the hereafter, deserve to be used as a reference and reference for the implementation of Multicultural Islamic Education; 3). Islam, with its slogan that originates from heaven, as rohmatan lil'almin, implies that there is no element of distinction between all earthly creatures with all their labels (religion, culture, customs, ethnicity, language, class) and other diversity. 4). The symbol of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, which is in line with the concept of heaven, should not only be used as a motto, but must be instilled into the foundations of community education life. 5). Textbooks of Islamic Education that are friendly, tolerant, uphold mutual understanding and respect need to be printed and campaigned on a large scale. 6). There is a need to integrate various histories into historical subject units, because history is an original and liner fact. It is with history that we know the conditions of the beginning, the golden age, the destruction and the rise of the former nations with all their behavior, morals and ethics. The results of this study are expected to be used as information and references for other researchers with literature studies on Multicultural Islamic Education.
Projeto e Avaliação da Experiência do Aprendiz em Sistemas Computacionais
Authors: Silva Deivid Eive dos Santos , Valentim Natasha Malveira Costa
Published: May 2023

Tecnologias, como abordagens, modelos e técnicas, têm sido propostas para apoiar a Experiência do Aprendiz (Learner eXperience - LX) no uso de sistemas computacionais. No entanto, percebeu-se que essas tecnologias têm sido desenvolvidas para contextos específicos de aprendizagem, o que impossibilita o seu uso em todos os contextos. Portanto, esta proposta de tese de doutorado tem como objetivo investigar o projeto e a avaliação da LX para permitir uma melhor experiência de aprendizagem no uso de sistemas computacionais. O método utilizado é o Design Science Research (DSR). Por meio de Mapeamentos Sistemático da Literatura (MSL), uma primeira proposta de uma tecnologia de avaliação da LX foi feita, o Learner Experience Evaluation Model (LEEM). Além disso, lacunas estão sendo investigadas a fim de apoiar o projeto da LX, possibilitando tanto projeto quanto a avaliação da LX em uma mesma proposta. Assim, espera-se apoiar a LX de maneira holística.
Desenvolvendo competências: Cobertura de soft skills nos currículos de Sistema de Informação
Authors: Romeiro Bruna Oliveira , Barbosa Ellen Francine
Published: May 2023

Este trabalho apresenta a proposta de mestrado que tem como objetivo principal entender como o desenvolvimento de soft skills (SS) necessárias aos futuros profissionais de Sistema de Informação (SI) pode ser feito pelas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) por meio da aprendizagem por competências. Uma análise dos currículos representativos dos cursos de Bacharelado em Sistema de Informação (BSI) servirá para caracterizar o cenário atual, evidenciando as práticas para o desenvolvimento de SS. O estudo visa relacionar as metodologias que melhor se adequam às necessidades de mercado, para elaborar um modelo de desenvolvimento de SS por competências que não esteja atrelado a uma disciplina específica do curso de BSI e que auxilie professores e IES interessadas em agregar ferramentas de desenvolvimento profissional. A proposta busca integrar conceitos geralmente associados à área de Recursos Humanos ao ensino de Computação para ampliar as alternativas de soluções.
Como Enfrentar o Desengajamento dos Estudantes de Computação da Educação Básica Utilizando Gamificação?
Authors: Nascimento Isabelle Melo do , Santos Ana Cláudia Guimarães , Oliveira Wilk
Published: May 2023

O ensino de Ciências Exatas, em especial a Ciência da Computação, pode ser um processo desafiador, sobretudo quando na Educação Básica. Tal desafio fez com que ao longo dos últimos anos, diferentes estudos tenham buscado alternativas para melhorar o ensino de Computação, com destaque para as abordagens lúdicas (e.g., jogos, gamificação, e realidade aumentada). Apesar de avanços, ainda se faz necessário uma discussão a cerca de novas abordagens lúdicas que possam melhorar a experiência dos estudantes. Diante disso, esse painel tem por objetivo discutir o uso de gamificação como abordagem lúdica contemporânea para auxiliar no ensino de Computação. O painel contribui com a comunidade de Educação em Computação (especialmente professores da Educação Básica e Superior) por meio de uma discussão sobre como usar abordagens lúdicas para melhorar a experiência de estudantes de Computação.
Avaliação da Aprendizagem por Jogos e Pensamento Computacional Centrada na Resolução De Problemas
Authors: Nipo Daniel Teixeira , Rodrigues Rodrigo Lins , de França Rozelma Soares
Published: May 2023

O Pensamento Computacional (PC) é um conjunto de habilidades, baseado nos fundamentos da Computação, que ajuda a lidar com os desafios em diferentes situações. Essas habilidades podem ser estimuladas através de várias metodologias, dentre elas as que envolvem jogos. O alto potencial da Aprendizagem Baseada em Jogos e de Pensamento Computacional motivaram a presente pesquisa de mestrado, que tem a proposta de agregar essas áreas de modo a contribuir com a concepção de novos recursos educacionais, com ênfase na avaliação da aprendizagem de PC através de jogos, por meio coleta de dados usando técnicas de Game Learning Analytics (GLA).
Grenzen einer privaten Super-Liga im europäischen Spitzenfußball
Authors: Haug Niko
Published: May 2023

The object of this publication is to explore the legal limits of a European Super League. Like the ECJ in Case C-333/21, the author examines the question of whether UEFA may regulate breakaway competitions and sanction clubs and players for participating in such competitions in order to protect the established structures of the European sports model. Unlike the ECJ, he also analyses the compatibility of UEFA's new authorisation rules governing international club competitions (edition 2022) with EU antitrust law. Furthermore, the subject of the work is the admissibility of a closed European Super League under EU antitrust law.
GAMBARAN KEBIASAAN MAKAN WANITA PRAKONSEPSI DI 10 PUSKESMAS DI KABUPATEN BANGGAI
Authors: Yuwono Dian Kurniasari , Subchan Djadid , Sukmawati Sukmawati , Galenso Nitro
Published: May 2023

Menurut Riset Kesehatan Dasar dari tahun 2013 sampai tahun 2018, kecepatan penurunan prevalensi stunting nasional tidak cukup massif. Untuk mempercepat upaya tersebut, salah satu sasaran intervensi  adalah wanita prakonsepsi. Masa prakonsepsi merupakan masa yang sangat penting dalam siklus hidup manusia, bahkan masa prakonsepsi ditengarai dapat mempengaruhi status gizi anak hingga dewasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran tentang kebiasaan makan wanita prakonsepsi di 10 Puskesmas lokus percepatan pencegahan stunting di Kabupaten Banggai. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan metode cros-sectional pada 390 wanita prakonsepsi di 10 Puskesmas di wilayah Kabupaten Banggai. Variabel yang diamati adalah frekuensi makan dari 5 jenis/golongan makanan dimana frekuensi makan setiap jenis/golongan makanan dikategorikan ke dalam 4 kelompok. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa wanita prakonsepsi di 10 wilayah Puskesmas di Kabupaten Banggai mengonsumsi makanan pokok, lauk hewani dan sayur hijau sebanyak minimal 2 kali sehari, dan mengonsumsi lauk nabati 2-4 kali per minggu, serta mengonsumsi produk susu dan olahannya kurang dari 1 kali per bulan. Dengan hasil ini, hendaknya program intervensi stunting yang sasaran utamanya adalah wanita prakonsepsi dapat diformulasikan sesuai dengan karakteristik kelompok wanita tersebut.
Hubungan Genetik dan LLA dengan Derajat Dismenore pada Remaja Putri di STIKES GIA Makassar
Authors: Bahrun Suriani , Hermayani Hermayani
Published: May 2023

Pendahuluan: Genetik atau riwayat keluarga dan status gizi yang dapat dinilai dengan pengukuran lingkar lengan atas (LLA) dapat meningkatkan kemungkinan terjadinya dismenore. Tujuan: diketahui hubungan genetik dan LLA dengan derajat dismenore pada remaja putri di STIKES GIA MAKASSAR. Bahan dan Metode: Bahan yang digunakan yaitu meteran pitan untuk mengukur LLA dan kuisioner genetik (riwayat keluarga) dan dismenore. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode korelasional. Hasil Penelitian: Untuk variabel genetik dengan derajat dismenore berdasarkan hasil uji Lambda di dapatkan nilai p=0,637 > α=0.05, hal ini berarti bahwa Ha ditolak dan H0 diterima. Variabel lingkar lengan atas dengan derajat dismenore, berdasarkan hasil uji Lambda didapatkan nilai p=0,013 > α=0,05, hal ini berarti bahwa Ha ditolak dan H0 diterima. Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan antara genetik dengan derajat dismenore dan tidak terdapat hubungan lingkar lengan atas dengan derajat dismenore.
A Decision-Making Framework for Assessing New Rate Mechanisms: The Case of US Gas Distributors
Authors: W. Costello Kenneth
Published: May 2023

To make an assessment of ratemaking proposals, this article proposes that regulators should consider applying a logical decision-making process, such as multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), that selects or modifies those rate mechanisms that come closest to achieving the public interest, as defined by regulators. MCDA seems like an fitting tool to improve regulatory decisions by making more explicit the relationship between different rate mechanisms and the public interest. This article provides a simplified version of MCDA to demonstrate how regulators can apply this tool to evaluate new rate mechanisms in terms of the public interest. As far as the author knows, the MCDA methodology applied to utility ratemaking has not appeared in the literature. While regulators may not want to or lack the resources to execute all the steps presented in this article, MCDA can provide direction to regulators in evaluating different rate mechanisms and ultimately reaching decisions that are more rational and aligned with the public interest. After all, evaluating rate mechanisms is one of the major functions of utility regulators. Doing it wrongly can have a consequential effect on society’s welfare.
A web scrapping and AI approach for archeologists to analyze the ancient cities
Authors: DEMİR Nusret , BOYOĞLU Cem Sönmez , KAYIKCI Deniz
Published: May 2023

Studies on machine learning have started to reach a level where we can save a great amount of time and labor by producing structures that can think as a human and have decisions. Deep learning, one of the methods of machine learning, is an artificial intelligence-training technique that can predict the outputs from the given dataset In this study, the use of web scraping technique was investigated to determine the potential of identifying ancient columns, which are one of the most important architectural elements of cultural heritage, by artificial intelligence. In this study, web scraping approach is presented as a digital data acquisition method for archaeology field to collect imagery datasets from web to analyze the ancient cities. For analysis, a free online, and easy-to-use tool ‘Amazon Rekognation’ is used for comparing the number of columns found in the scrapped images. For summarizing the research, simply, we have tried to get the answer the question from PC that ‘which site has the columns most, Perge, Xanthos or Phaselis?’. With this proposed approach, the archeologists can have a primarily knowledge about the sites they will study with use of operational tools for their further comprehensive research.
Restitution process in conservation: Exploring the historical adventure of Derik former government building
Authors: KARATAŞ Lale , DAL Murat , ALPTEKİN Aydın , YAKAR Murat
Published: May 2023

Derik Former Government Building, with its architectural structure, is one of the leading examples of civil architecture that reflects the local architecture and construction technique of Derik District of Mardin. The building was registered as the 1st Group in 2006 and is not being used today. It has been used in different functions by the local people until today and has taken its current form with the additions made in different periods. In the archive records scanning, no information or document was found that the restoration project was drawn. In this context, it is necessary to reveal the historical evolution of the building in order to ensure the sustainability of the building and to maintain its historical identity. The aim of the restitution research of the historical building is to determine the changes that the building has undergone until today, to find its original state based on scientific data, to find the periods it went through and to lay the groundwork for the restoration work. As a method in the study, comparative studies were made with examples of similar periods, and determinations were made about the structure in line with the existing traces in the building. In addition, oral interviews were conducted with the people living in the region in order to better understand the historical process of the building. In the results of the study, it was determined that there were two periods related to the structure. It is understood that the upper floor was built later, since the traces from the building, the door and window alignments, the construction technique and the wall alignments of the lower and upper floors are not in the same direction. It is not known exactly when the ground floor was built, but according to the inscription on the mosque next to it, it was built before 1846. It is estimated that the first floor was built at the end of the 19th century.
Modeling the dynamics, control and economic loss of newcastle disease in village chicken: a case of Pwani region in Tanzania
Authors:   , Chuma Furaha
Published: May 2023

Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral bird disease affecting the domestic and other wild birds. The disease is a major threat to the farming of village chicken by small, medium, and large scale farmers. In this dissertation, a non-linear deterministic mathematical model of ND to study the dynamics, control and the economic loss of the village poultry with village chicken population, wild birds population of virus in the environment is formulated and analyzed. The basic reproduction number(R0) which represents the number of secondary cases where one case would produce in a completely susceptible population is derived using the Next Generation Matrix technique. The bifurcation analysis of the equilibrium points shows that a model exhibits the forward bifurcation meaning that the R0 less than a unit is a sufficient condition to reduce the transmission of ND in village chicken population. The sensitivity analysis of the parameters in R0 were computed using a normalized forward sensitivity analysis, results show that the transmission coefficient of the Newcastle disease virus between the hosts and the environment is found to be the most positive sensitive parameter in the model. A model is then extended to include three time dependent variables: vaccination, culling and the environmental hygiene and sanitation control strategies. To determine the best control strategy to mitigate the ND burden, the optimal control techniques are applied. The existence of the optimal control problem is proved with the necessary conditions for optimality determined using the Pontryagin’s Maximum Principle. Numerical simulations were performed using the forward-backward sweep iterative scheme of Runge-Kutta method of order four. Finally, a cost-effectiveness analysis is performed using the Incremental Cost-Effective Ratio (ICER). The results showed that the vaccination control strategy indicates the lowest cost compared to other control measures. The economic burden of the ND to chicken farmers, is considered as the total annual expenditure that a chicken farmer can incur to rescue the at risk chicken population from the ND is also investigated. The economic data of the model were collected from ten villages of Bagamoyo and Kibaha, Tanzania. Results from this study indicate that the recurrence of the ND in the village chicken population could lead to a serious economic loss at family level in this already financially constrained environment where small and medium farmers operate. The results obtained shows that there was 22:5% loss from their expected profit post Newcastle outbreaks in 2017. Also the results show that the occurrence of the ND leads to an average range of 482:89 􀀀 541:30$ economic loss at family in 2017. Therefore, for the effective control of NDV and its transmission we recommend vaccination to be paired with regular cleaning of chicken yards.
When the Anger Emanates: Exploring the aftermath of Mergers and Acquisitions with respective to Success, Growth and Cultural Perspectives
Authors: Samo Asif Hussain , Bhatti Azeem Akhtar , Shah Mushahid Hussain , Abdullah Shaikh Aayesh
Published: May 2023

Mergers and acquisitions have gained huge importance over the years. Despite huge investments, mergers and acquisitions have failed to achieve desired results. The sole purpose of this study is to explore the aftermath of mergers and acquisitions in Pakistan from the employee perspective. Existing literature suggests that there are more failures than successes in mergers and acquisitions, the reason being the poor implementation of such events. Mergers and acquisitions have consequences, and these consequences are subject to the nature and behavior of the individuals. This study was carried out to explore mergers and acquisitions from an employee perspective and what issues they come to face. With the interpretivist approach and qualitative strategy, the phenomenological methodology was implied to understand the issues of the employees from their lived experiences. Interviews were collected with snowball sampling from the employees who have experienced this transformation. For triangulation of the data, focus group discussions were also conducted among the participants. Moreover, the interview transcripts were validated with a member checking approach. After performing axial coding, constant comparison of the collected data was used, and themes and their relations were developed. Results unearthed several issues employees face, some are job-related, and others are personal life issues. In the former category, employees face the problem of job security, lost experience, communication gap, while in the latter they experience a disturbance in their social circles and personality issues such as stress and anxiety. These issues ultimately culminate into a negative influence on their growth.
FRAMEWORK OF ISLAMIC CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: EXPLORING THE FOUNDATION OF ISLAMIC CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION
Authors: Zafran Muhammad
Published: May 2023

This research paper critically evaluates the key concepts in consumer behavior such as needs, wants, consumerism, self-concept and motivation from Islamic perspective and propose Islamic framework to understand consumer buying behavior. The study uses an integrative review method to synthesize and summarizing the previous literature related to the phenomenon. The content/critical analysis of literature across multiple studies is conducted to summarize and draw the conclusion. The sources reviewed in the paper include holy verses from Quran & Hadith (prophetic narration), peer-reviewed journal articles and other online resources. Findings from content analysis reveals that process of needs and wants satisfaction in Islam is mainly governed by Islamic values, traditions, and principles contrary to rational economic theory. Consumption and satisfaction are broadly lay down on the principles and values derived from Islamic traditions (Quran and Hadith) which are up to some extent contrary to the modern conception of commoditization culture. However, Islamic consumption is meaningful and linked with greater purpose such as well-being, responsibility, moderation, and conservation of resources which equates with the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability.
NEXUS BETWEEN WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (WCM) AND FIRM PERFORMANCE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF PAKISTAN USING GMM APPROACH
Authors: Akhtar Sania , Nadeem Tania
Published: May 2023

Centered on the empirical evidence of Pakistani firms, this study aims to examine the relationship between working capital management and the performance of a company. A sample of 40 manufacturing firms listed on the PSX for the five-year period (2015-2019) were selected for analysis. Since working capital plays a major role in improving business performance, managers must find the effect of WCM on the performance of the company and manage WCM efficiently to improve profitability performance (ROA). Panel data regression is used to investigate the relation of WCM to the performance of a firm. As a result, the empirical findings of the regression analysis show that there is a significant negative relationship between ROA and CCC, and APP of manufacturing firms. Which is consistent with the earlier studies that longer the CCC and APP decline the profitability of the firm. On the other hand, ACP and InvTD have an insignificant effect on ROA for manufacturing firms. Conclusively, WCM has a substantial effect on the performance of manufacturing firms. Also, Due to endogeneity bias, the result of our analyses indicates significant differences in findings reported under the ordinary least square (OLS) approach, fixed effects, and the generalized method of moments (GMM) estimations.
HOW DO OPERATIONAL DISRUPTION AND RESILIENCY IMPACT A FIRM'S OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE? PAKISTAN CASE
Authors: Ali Mohsin , Kazi Afaq Ahmed , Rizvi Syed Aamir Alam , Ghafoor Hussnain
Published: May 2023

Due to an uncertain business environment caused by natural and man-made operational disruptions, operational resilience is gaining importance. This is especially true for companies whose competitive advantage relies on operational efficiency. This research aims to determine if operational resilience, operational disruption, operational efficiency, and firm competitive advantage are linked. Responses were collected from 266 industry professionals. According to the study, operational resilience does not affect operational efficiency, but it does affect a firm's competitive advantage. Operational disruptions affect operational efficiency but not a company's competitive edge. This research also reveals that operational efficiency has no impact on the link between operational resilience and competitive advantage. This research will help organizations to raise their competitive edge, which is a key measure of performance. This will be done while considering operational interruption events and operational resiliency resources. This research will aid organizations to understand the importance of these variables to get a competitive advantage for their growth and survival.
“So we’re just going to ignore the bear”: Imagining Religion at Midsommar
Authors: Cowan Douglas
Published: May 2023

Review of the movie Midsommar by Douglas Cowan
Monstrification through Displacement in Space and Time
Authors: Rodriguez-Galarza Gerardo
Published: May 2023

Throughout U.S. history monstrous language has been deployed against racialized individuals. This essay examines the classification of monster by analyzing rhetoric on the racialized monster, the film Get Out (2017), and coloniality of time strategy discourses. While there are multiple dimensions to this topic, for this essay, I argue that monster rhetoric applied to racialized subjects shed light on the insidiousness embedded in the coloniality of time strategy as expressed discursively; monster rhetoric makes the effects of the coloniality of time discourses palpable in ways that unveil the overpowering dimension of the violence inflicted through racism. In order to identify and resist deployments of coloniality of time strategy through monstrification rhetoric, decolonizing time is an essential task to continue the difficult work of dismantling white supremacist tactics of oppression in order to support constructive philosophical-religious analysis rooted in antiracist foundations.
Ju-On: Origins.
Authors: Wetmore Kevin
Published: May 2023

Review of Ju-On: Origins, directed by Sho Miyake.
Aplicativo móvel para pais de primeira viagem - cuidados ao recém-nascido: relato de experiência
Authors: Santos Bruna Renata Farias dos , Nascimento Marcia Helena Machado , Teixeira Elizabeth , Oliveira Manuela Furtado Veloso de , Miranda Sara Valena do Rosario Sales , Valois Rubenilson Caldas
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: relatar a trajetória da produção de uma tecnologia educacional sobre cuidados ao recém-nascido para pais de primeira viagem no formato de aplicativo para dispositivo móvel. Método: relato de experiência vivenciado em janeiro a outubro de 2019, realizado no Laboratório de Tecnologias Educacionais de uma universidade pública estadual na região Norte do Brasil. Resultados: elaborou-se a revisão integrativa da literatura, obtendo-se oito artigos e o corpus foi processado no software IRAMUTEQ, que gerou cinco classes. Com base nos resultados da revisão integrativa foi desenvolvida a produção do aplicativo suprindo os requisitos de funcionalidade; usabilidade; confiabilidade; eficiência; manutenibilidade e portabilidade. Conclusão: a experiência de produção de uma tecnologia educacional baseada em evidências científicas e em um modelo de sistemas, no formato de um aplicativo móvel, propiciará ao público-alvo de pais o acesso aos conteúdos atualizados e científicos acerca do cuidado seguro ao recém-nascido.
Significado do uso da prótese peniana de silicone no seguimento da braquiterapia pélvica
Authors: Rosa Luciana Martins da , Hames Maria Eduarda , Dias Mirella , Souza Ana Izabel Jatobá de , Santos Maristela Jeci dos , Martinovsk Juliana de Souza
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: descrever o significado do uso da prótese peniana de silicone para dilatação vaginal no seguimento da braquiterapia em mulheres com câncer ginecológico. Método: pesquisa narrativa, realizada no Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas, Brasil, com 34 mulheres, após braquiterapia pélvica, em seguimento no serviço de fisioterapia. Coleta de dados por entrevistas semiestruturadas, incluindo dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e o significado do uso da prótese peniana na dilatação vaginal, submetidas à análise de conteúdo e discutidas à luz do estudo From 'sex toy' to intrusive imposition. Resultados: o significado perpassa o exercício de dilatação vaginal; as dificuldades relacionadas às condições vaginais, doença, tratamento, dor, sexo, constrangimentos, preconceitos, falhas na educação em saúde; as motivações relacionam-se à busca por qualidade de vida, apoio dos companheiros e profissionais. Conclusão: a abordagem de possíveis barreiras emocionais, psicológicas, sociais e físicas deve ser planejada e executada para prevenção da estenose vaginal e melhor acolhimento.
O conceito teórico “Espaço para amamentar” retratado nas campanhas da Semana Mundial de Aleitamento Materno
Authors: Aguiar Cosmo Alexandro da Silva de , Sousa Amanda Alcantara de , Albuquerque Thaís Rodrigues de , Damasceno Simone Soares , Oliveira Joseph Dimas de , Cruz Rachel de Sá Barreto Luna Callou
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: analisar como os espaços para amamentar são retratados nos cartazes da campanha nacional de aleitamento materno, à luz da Teoria Interativa da Amamentação. Método: estudo documental realizado em cinco etapas pelo referencial metodológico de Análise Semiótica de Imagens Paradas por Gemma Penn. Os materiais escolhidos como amostra foram as imagens temáticas das campanhas da Semana Mundial de Aleitamento Materno no Brasil. Resultados: observa-se que a maioria das mulheres estava amamentando em espaços públicos. Destaca-se a abordagem ao direito da mulher trabalhadora e aspectos referentes à pandemia da COVID-19. Conclusão: o espaço em que ocorre o processo de amamentação é retratado de forma diversa quanto ao ambiente físico. No que se refere ao conceito teórico “Espaço para amamentar”, que inclui os gestos, posturas e comportamento dos que o ocupam, as campanhas se mostraram limitadas.
Upaya Menanggulangi Dampak Negatif Globalisasi Terhadap Generasi Muda di Indonesia
Authors: Bayuseto Agung , Yaasin Apriliandi , Riyan Asep
Published: May 2023

Globalisasi merupakan fenomena yang telah berdampak besar, khususnya telah berdampak negatif terhadap kalangan kaum muda di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, agama Islam sebagai agama yang mengajarkan moralitas kehidupan tentu memiliki sudut pandang dalam menganalisis dampak negatif globalisasi. Artikel ini menjelaskan bagaimana respon Islam terhadap globalisasi khususnya terhadap pemuda muslim di Indonesia. Metode penulisan artikel ini adalah studi kepustakaan (literature review). Artikel ini berargumen bahwa perkembangan pengetahuan dan teknologi harus selaras dengan ajaran agama agar para pemuda muslim mampu menyeimbangkan serta membedakan antara yang hak dan yang batil. Oleh karena itu, pemuda muslim selain menerima arus globalisasi tetapi juga harus memperkuat ajaran agamanya sehingga mampu membekali diri dengan akhlak yang luhur dan juga pengamalan ajaran agama yang baik.
Integritas Terbuka sebagai Pendekatan Baru Dialog Antariman dalam Penguatan Moderasi Beragama
Authors: Madiyono Madiyono , Haq Mochamad Ziaul
Published: May 2023

Keberagaman yang dimiliki oleh bangsa Indonesia, termasuk keberagaman agama adalah suatu realitas yang diberikan oleh Tuhan Yang Maha Esa. Disatu sisi keberagaman tersebut adalah anugerah dan kekayaan bangsa namun di sisi lain keragaman agama memiliki potensi besar sebagai sumber konflik. Meski berbagai pendekatan dialog seperti eksklusivisme, inklusivisme, dan pluralism telah dilakukan untuk mengurangi dan menghilangkan kesalahpahaman, namun belum mampu mengatasi masalah tanpa dampak negatif terhadap agama-agama. Integritas terbuka yang merupakan kombinasi pemikiran teolog Hans Küng dan filsuf perennial Seyyed Hossein Nasr menjadi pendekatan baru yang melampaui pluralisme. Di sisi lain, dalam upaya mengupayakan kerukunan dan perdamaian melalui agama-agama, Kementerian Agama mencanangkan moderasi beragama. Dalam artikel ini dikaji relevansi integritas terbuka sebagai pendekatan dialog dalam upaya moderasi beragama. Kajian dilakukan melalui literature review dengan menggunakan sumber primer dan sekunder yang berkaitan. Dari hasil kajian disimpulkan bahwa: (1) Integritas terbuka dapat diimplementasikan sebagai teori, paradigma, dan pendekatan dalam dialog antariman  yang lebih komprehensif daripada pendekatan eksklusivisme, inklusivisme, dan juga pluralisme., (2) Integritas terbuka digagas untuk mengatasi kelemahan pendekatan pluralisme dengan keyakinan bahwa dialog antariman  dapat menghasilkan manfaat jika dilakukan dengan integritas yang jelas dan keterbukaan yang tulus dengan mendalami ajaran agama sendiri serta masuk dan memahami ajaran mitra dialog tanpa kehilangan identitas agama sendiri., (3) Pendekatan integritas terbuka relevan dan sejalan dengan prinsip-prinsip dalam moderasi beragama sehingga sangat direkomendasikan sebagai paradigma dan pendekatan baru dalam dialog antariman  yang bermanfaat dan berhasil dengan tidak memiliki dampak hilangnya identitas agama masing-masing pihak yang berdialog.