bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhanced Green Logistics: Sustainable Distribution and Warehousing with IMU Positioning
Authors: Wu Xiangfeng
Published: July 2024

The objective of the green logistics distribution model is to minimise environmental pollution and energy usage by employing clean energy, optimising transport routes and enhancing transport efficiency. Nonetheless, current studies on green logistics distribution models and warehousing planning exhibit certain drawback, such as imprecise location accuracy and decreased distribution revenues. To overcome these challenges, this paper proposes a novel approach that combines inertial measurement unit (IMU) and binocular vision, leveraging multisource information positioning. Specifically, the method integrates data collection and preprocessing modules to gather crucial logistics distribution task information, encompassing IMU data, image data and vehicle data. The visual and inertial positioning module consists of two components: visual positioning based on the grey centre method and IMU positioning based on the integral essence. Finally, an adaptive Kalman filter is employed to merge the results of visual positioning and IMU positioning, thus producing the ultimate logistics vehicle positioning result. The proposed method effectively addresses existing challenges in the green logistics distribution model and warehouse planning. In particular, the experimental results demonstrate that the algorithm proposed in this study reduces the location error by 8%. Furthermore, logistics and distribution costs are reduced by 11 %, contributing to the promotion of sustainable and environmentally friendly logistics operations.
Ecological Scheme: Straw - Mushrooms - Biomass - Straw, Meaning from the Field to the Mushroom Farm and Back to the Field
Authors: Pisarek Izabella
Published: July 2024

This study demonstrates that the process of mushroom production, from straw acquisition through substrate preparation to mushroom harvesting, and the utilisation of the remaining biomass as a valuable soil conditioner allows for minimising residue and reducing the use of mineral fertilisers It helps fill the gaps in the currently deficient manure in agricultural production, which has a significant positive impact on the natural environment as well as the economic aspect of production. Because of the biotransformation of organic matter in straw with the addition of nitrogen (from poultry litter) and calcium compounds (gypsum) in the mushroom cultivation process, a biomorphic mass with high fertiliser values is produced, as confirmed by research. The above fits into the framework of carbon farming, enabling maximum, fully ecological, and climate-friendly use of post-production agricultural biomass. The presented solution of “from the field to the mushroom farm and back to the field” seems decidedly more beneficial than straw fertilisation as it allows for a much broader assurance of continuity in the carbon cycle.
Economic and social exclusion in the European Community in the years 2011-2022
Authors: Kasprzyk Beata
Published: July 2024

Subject and purpose of work

The subject-matter and aim of this paper is to present the extent of poverty and economic and social exclusion in the countries of the European Union (EU-27). The specific aim is the comparative assessment and reduction of these processes between 2011 and 2022.

Material and methods

The paper is based on an analysis of official EUROSTAT statistics. The TOPSIS taxonomic method was used for comparative evaluation, making it possible to measure and assess synthetically the variation of poverty across countries in dynamic terms for the selected years 2011, 2016 and 2022.

Results

On the basis of the collected empirical material, a multivariate synthetic assessment of the level of economic and social exclusion in all EU-27 member states was made. The extent of the variation and changes in this process were compared in dynamic terms using the taxonomic approach.

Conclusions

The analysis of the results confirmed the existence of considerable variation in the occurrence of the “components” of economic and social exclusion. The results of the multivariate analysis helped made it possible to prepare a ranking and typology of similarities between countries. The analysis confirms the partial achievement of the poverty-reducing goals of the EU strategies, although not to the same extent and in the same pace, by EU countries.
The Slovenian Constitutional Court and EU Law: Some Aspects and Future Challenges
Authors: Vatovec Katarina , Černič Jernej Letnar
Published: July 2024

This article critically discusses the application of EU law before the Slovenian Constitutional Court. This Court is the highest guardian of the rule of law and human rights in the Constitution of Slovenia. It has arguably been the most open Slovenian state supervisory institution to influence foreign, comparative, and international laws and practices. As this article illustrates, after Slovenia acceded to the EU in May 2004, but in particular over the past years, the Slovenian Constitutional Court has increased references to EU law. On several occasions, EU law was also a critical factor in deciding and reasoning the cases. Even though the Slovenian Constitutional Court often not only refers in its decisions to EU law but also bases its decisions on it, there rest some uncertainties regarding the application of the Charter on Fundamental Rights of the EU and direct references to the Court of Justice of the EU through preliminary questions remain few and far between. The article mentions the potential constitutional reforms in Slovenia, namely introducing a selective jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court, which could be problematic without comprehensive changes in the Slovenian judicial system as it might not only far further limit the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, but it could also undermine the correct application of EU law in the Slovenian legal order. In conclusion, this article points out some aspects of the future adjudication of the Slovenian Constitutional Court when applying EU law that need to be further elaborated or reconsidered.
Reassessing EU Energy Solidarity: Legal Implications and Challenges in the Aftermath of the CJEU’s Final Decision in the OPAL Case C-848/19 P
Authors: Keypour Javad , Trindade Marina Dutra , Terletska Marta
Published: July 2024

The CJEU’s final ruling in the OPAL case underscores the evolution of the solidarity principle from a political guideline to an autonomous legal tenet, significantly impacting Member States’ energy decisions. This paper critically examines the legal implications and challenges arising from the reinterpretation of the energy solidarity principle in the OPAL case, which concluded in the summer of 2021. Focused on Article 194 TFEU, the research delves into the question of balance between EU and Member States’ authority in energy policymaking, especially amidst divergent views on external energy relations with Russia. Against the backdrop of geopolitical shifts and responses to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, this study sheds light on the legal repercussions for the Member States’ energy decisions in the aftermath of the OPAL case, exploring nuanced challenges in fostering a cohesive energy policy within the EU.
Legal Framework for digital therapeutics (DTx) in the European Union
Authors: Joala Kätlin , Kerikmäe Tanel , Hamuľák Ondrej , Kocharyan Hovsep
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the origins and limitations of EU medical device law. The main questions asked are whether EU medical device law defines the concept of medical purpose for software, whether the concept of medical purpose is understood as a medical service defined by national law, and whether it requires the involvement of medical professionals as users. Particular attention is paid to the aspect of Recital 8 of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR), alongside the general internal provisions of EU law and its sector-specific subsidiarity provisions. In practice, Member States have taken different legal approaches to address DTx-related challenges, creating legal uncertainty within the EU as to which DTx should be defined as a medical device.
Some Comments on the Unsuitability of the General Data Protection Regulation in the Field of Employment Relations in the Context of Automated Decision-Making
Authors: Hamuľák Juraj , Kluknavská Andrea
Published: July 2024

New technologies currently affect all human activities and are becoming a part of our everyday lives. The use of digitalisation, algorithmic management, and the withdrawal of human decision-making in various phases of working life entails many risks not only in the field of work and human resource management. Even though the rules of algorithmic management do not come only within the scope of employment law, and at the same time employment law fails to explicitly provide for proper protection of employees against damage suffered as a result of automated decision-making, this issue is partially covered within the scope of personal data protection. At the centre of our attention is the issue of the sufficiency of these rules in the field of personal data protection concerning employment law relations, including certain de lege ferenda suggestions.
Data Protection in Ukraine and in the Czech Republic, a few Remarks on the Data Protection Authority
Authors: Shpakovych Olha , Shevchuk Oleksandr , Melotíková Petra
Published: July 2024

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR) establishes the obligation for states to designate a supervisory authority to oversee compliance with the rules set out therein. The obligation to designate a supervisory authority is also enshrined in other legislation at the international level and at the constitutional level. The article focuses on the aspect of embedding it in legislation and its status as an independent administrative authority.
Wide habitat preference found in a rare, regional endemic species: Iris brandzae Prodán (Iridaceae Juss., subgenus Limniris, series Spuriae) in Romania
Authors: Chirilă Simona Dumitrița , Vassilev Kiril , Bădărău Alexandru Sabin
Published: July 2024

Iris brandzae is one of the most threatened plant species in Romania. The current distribution of this species is very fragmented, and the population size has been reduced in the last 30 years. Information on the habitat preferences of the species has not been summarized yet. In this context, this study aimed to identify the habitat preferences of the species I. brandzae in Romania. The study was carried out in the NE (Moldova) and SE (Muntenia) regions of Romania. For the vegetation analysis, a total of 46 relevés were used. To classify the vegetation, we applied the hierarchical agglomerative clustering method, using the ß-flexible algorithm with ß = -0.25 and the Bray-Curtis dissimilarity. The data were represented as mean percentage values, according to the the Braun-Blanquet scale . Relationships between floristic composition and environmental variables were analyzed with Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA) and Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA). The vegetation analysis showed that I. brandzae grows in xerophilous, mesophilous and halophilous grasslands and ash-alpine alluvial forests. The species occurs in the communities of the Stipion lessingianae alliance, of the Festucetalia valesiacae order, mainly. The results of the CCA analysis indicate that the variation of the floristic composition of I. brandzae is influenced by the annual mean temperature (BIO1).
Decision-making style, personality, and decision outcomes of military personnel, a network analysis approach.
Authors: Roanghesi Constantin
Published: July 2024

The role of personality factors and decision-making styles is analyzed in the decision-making process, using the Decision Outcomes Inventory (DOI), developed by Bruine de Bruine et al. in a sample of the population of 178 active militaries, of which 135 men and 39 women. The results of the decision-making process are significantly predicted by the anxious decision-making style, i.e., people who tend to experience negative feelings during decision-making end up having better results when making decisions. The strong link between the anxious decision-making style and emotional stability is highlighted by the structure of the network used in the analysis.  Since the opposite pole of emotional stability is neuroticism, we can say that people with an anxious decision-making style face a wide range of feelings specific to this decision-making style, such as fear, and insecurity, so they postpone deciding until they find the best solution.
Turkey’s policy in Central Asia: results and prospects
Authors: Andrukhin T. V.
Published: July 2024

Afterthe dissolution of the Soviet Union with the immediate appearance on the world map of five independent republics in Central Asia, the Turkish government, believing in its own political calling to unite the Turkic-speaking peoples under its auspices, launched extensive activities to plant its influence in this region. Convinced of the ineffectiveness of too persistent political patronage over the Central Asian republics, the Republic of Turkey, which claims to be the standard-bearer of pan-Turkic ideology and political Islam, has built an influential network of educational institutions and international organizations representing the arsenal of its “soft power” and designed to turn Turkey into a reference point for the development of the Central Asian states.
The Role of Russophobia in Maintaining a Political Identity the Ukrainian State
Authors: Glebezdin A. V.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this article is to clarify the role of Russophobia in the structure of Ukrainian political identity. The genesis and transformations of Russophobic normative-value attitudes within the geographical boundaries of modern Ukraine are considered. The main ways of manifestation of Russophobia in socio-political practices are analyzed. The pivotal role of Russophobia has been revealed, without which the entire structure of the national and state identity of the Ukrainian state is not viable. The conclusion is made about the need for systematic efforts of Russian political science to develop a holistic project for the political reintegration of Ukraine into Russia and the “Russian World”.
An Evaluation of ESP Textbook “Aviation English for ICAO Compliance” From Lectures’ Perspectives at Vietnam Aviation Academy
Authors: Truc Do Thi Thanh , Thu Nguyen Thi Kieu , Tan Huynh
Published: July 2024

The study aims to evaluate the ESP textbook entitled "AVIATION ENGLISH FOR ICAO COMPLIANCE" currently in use at Vietnam Aviation Academy for air traffic controllers. The evaluation is based on teachers' perspectives. To achieve this goal, an evaluation scale has been built to determine the standards of a good quality ESP textbook based on Bardi's scale (2013). The research sample included 15 lecturers from the Department of Foreign Languages at Vietnam Aviation Academy. A questionnaire of 32 closed-ended and 01 open-ended items was used, and descriptive statistics were performed for the data analysis. The questionnaire covers eight main areas: i) Student’s needs; ii) The learning process; iii) The communication skills and strategies; iv) Grammar; v) Tasks and activities; vi) The authenticity of the texts; vii) The authenticity of tasks; and viii) Learning strategies. The results show that lecturers have a positive evaluation of the textbook in giving it a good rating
Study of thermal comfort in some standard school buildings: A case of Madagascar island
Authors: Rivel Sinta , Nematchoua Modeste Kameni , Chrysostome Raminosoa Jean , Sambilason Richard Rafefimanana
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on thermal comfort in  some classroom school buildings of the Malagasy Ministry of National Education, located in the city of Diego-Suarez, characterized by a warm tropical climate throughout the year. This study was  carried out in December 2023, then between January and February 2024. The analysis is based on the adaptive approach, using questionnaires and taking measurements of thermal parameters via weather sensor. During study hours from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the morning and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the afternoon, the questionnaires are completed at the same time as in-situ measurements are taken. In total, 223 questionnaires were completed by the occupants including (students and teachers), distributed in four classrooms of two different primary schools. The results reveal that the percentage of thermal acceptance inside the old school reaches 35%, compared to only 15% for the modern school. The majority of respondents believe that the air flow speed is more favorable in the old building, with a perception of comfort at 60%, compared to 40% for the modern building.
Effect of biological and chemical application for the control of the red spot vector in banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) crops
Authors: Esteves Axel , Carrasco Josue , Navarrete Dioselina
Published: July 2024

The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of biological and chemical application for the control of the red spot vector in banana (Musa paradisiaca L.). The experimental design was randomized complete blocks (RCB), composed of three treatments, each with 20 experimental units or banana plants. The study was based on two types of red spot control, being chemical control and biologicalcontrol, as well as a referential control. Bowties impregnated with the insecticides were used on the banana bunches. The use of chlorpyrifos was used as chemical control, while for biologicalcontrol a commercial product based on Metarhizium anisopliae 1x109 strains was applied. The study variables were: number of hands, length of fingers, incidence of red spot, percentage of damage, bunch weight, crop yield and cost benefit analysis. The data were statistically evaluated using the analysis of variance and the comparison of measures was carried out using the Tukey test at 5% probability. The results show that there are no significant differences between the treatments that control the red spot of the banana fruit, obtaining 796 boxes of bananas from the chemical control and 787 boxes of bananas from the biologicalcontrol, in the same way the profitability was higher $ 2.24 and $ 2,19 respectively.
PENGARUH KETERSEDIAAN INFRASTRUKTUR JALAN,LISTRIK DAN AIR TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN PRODUK DOMESTIK REGIONAL BRUTO (PDRB) DI PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR TAHUN 2020-2021
Authors: Susana Dewiana Jemumu  , Shanty Ratna Damayanti, SE.,M.Si
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan : (1) Untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Infrastruktur Jalan Terhadap PDRB di Provinsi Jawa Timur (2) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh infrastruktur Jalan terhadap PDRB di Provinsi Jawa Timur (3) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh infrastruktur Air terhadap PDRB di Provinsi Jawa Timur (4) Untuk menegtahui faktor manakah yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap PDRB di Provinsi Jawa Timur
Teknik pengolahan Data menggunakan regresi linear berganda dengan melalui program SPSS versi 16.0.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kunatitatif dan diolah dengan kebutuhan model yang digunakan
Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa secara parsial Jalan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap PDRB  dengan nilai sebesar 0,003<0,05 dan nilai t hitung -3.873> t table 2,306 sedangkan Listrik tidak berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap PDRB dengan nilai sebesar 0,778>0,05 dan nilai t hitung sebesar 0,-291> t table 2.036 dan Air tidak berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap PDRB dengan nilai sebesar 0,722>0,05 dan nilai t hitung 0,369< dan t tabel.Faktor yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap PDRB di Provinsi Jawa Timur yaitu variable Jalan
Urgensi Metode Belajar dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab (Bagi Penutur Non-Arab)
Authors: Silmy Ahmad Nahidl , Lubis Rahmat Hidayat , Wardani Yusvita Kusuma , Shara  , Ismahani Annisaa
Published: July 2024

Learning Arabic for non-native speakers has become an important topic in the era of globalization. Arabic has a very important role in the application and understanding of the Islamic religion, as well as understanding various scientific works and Arabic literature. Therefore, the urgency of effective and efficient learning methods for non-native speakers is very important. The development of research on Arabic language learning methods has progressed in the last few decades. Various methods and approaches have been developed to help non-native speakers effectively and easily. The methods used include information and communication technology, project-based learning, language games, and interactive multimedia. The importance of appropriate learning methods in learning Arabic lies in the method's ability to facilitate understanding and mastery of important aspects of the Arabic language, such as vocabulary, speaking skills, grammar, reading, listening and writing. In this abstract we will discuss the urgency of learning methods. in learning Arabic for non-native speakers, and the importance of using effective and efficient methods. For future researchers, they can develop their learning strategies and they can be regenerated to be more complete for further research. Researchers suggest that future research places more emphasis on implementation and focuses on increasing the achievement of the values ​​and ultimate goals of good Arabic language learning.
Docking with DNA gyrase b of Staphylococcus aureus and in vitro antimicrobial screening of (1e)-4-methyl-1-((4-oxo-4h-chromen-3-yl)methylene)-4-phenylthiosemicarbazide and its complexes
Authors: Sangeetha K.G. , Aravindakshan K.K.
Published: July 2024

Schiff’s base compound (1E)-4-methyl-1-((4-oxo-4H -chromen-3-yl)methylene)-4-phenylthiosemicarbazide (HL) was synthesized. Elemental analyses and spectral studies were used for structural elucidation. As DNA gyrase plays a vital role in bacterial cell survival, it is used as a target for the development of new antimicrobial agents. A molecular docking study was performed for this compound to evaluate its affinity towards bacterial protein, DNA gyrase B (PDB ID: 3TTZ) of Staphylococcus aureus using the Glide dock program, further authenticated by in vitro studies. Moreover, HL and its metal complexes were screened for its antimicrobial property.
Modelling Heterogeneous Catalysis using Quantum Computers: An academic and industry perspective
Authors: Hariharan Seenivasan , Kinge Sachin , Visscher Lucas
Published: July 2024

Heterogeneous catalysis plays a critical role in many industrial processes, including the production of fuels, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, and research to improve current catalytic processes is important to make chemical industry more sustainable. Despite its importance, the challenge of identifying optimal catalysts with the required activity and selectivity persists, demanding a detailed understanding of the complex interactions between catalysts and reactants at various length and time scales. Density functional theory (DFT) has been the workhorse in modelling heterogeneous catalysis for more than three decades. While DFT has been instrumental, this review explores the application of quantum computing algorithms in modelling heterogeneous catalysis, which could bring a paradigm shift in our approach to understanding catalytic interfaces. Bridging academic and industrial perspectives, focusing on emerging materials such as multi-component alloys, single-atom catalysts, and magnetic catalysts, we delve into the limitations of DFT in capturing strong correlation effects and spin-related phenomena. The review also presents important algorithms and their applications relevant to heterogeneous catalysis modelling, showcasing advancements in the field. Additionally, the review explores embedding strategies where quantum computing algorithms handle strongly correlated regions, while traditional quantum chemistry algorithms address the remainder, offering a promising approach for large-scale heterogeneous catalysis modelling. Looking forward, ongoing investments by academia and industry reflect a growing enthusiasm for quantum computing's potential in heterogeneous catalysis research. The review concludes by envisioning a future where quantum computing algorithms seamlessly integrate into research workflows, propelling us into a new era of computational chemistry and thereby reshaping the landscape of modelling heterogeneous catalysis.
Decarbonizing Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Opportunities for Electrochemists
Authors: Hacku Robert , Henry Thomas , Kane Michael , Vance Maxwell , Sebastian Zachary , Cormack Glenn , Petek Tyler , Seddon Elisa , McKone James
Published: July 2024

To meet global decarbonization goals, the chemical industry faces the challenge of dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions even as demand for chemical products continues to grow. This challenge is amplified by the sector's reliance on petroleum-based hydrocarbons as both fuel and feedstock. Electrochemical synthesis is widely viewed as an attractive method to decarbonize chemical manufacturing through the use of low-carbon electricity to drive redox reactions. Presently, much of the work in this area is focused on electrochemical strategies to produce commodity chemicals. In this work, we make the case that developing electrosynthetic methods for specialty chemical manufacturing is another attractive entry point for electrochemical process design. We further outline the results of a scoping study aimed at assessing the potential to decarbonize the production of several organic compounds that are widely used in specialty chemical manufacturing by using electrochemical reactors. Our approach entails mapping the supply chain for each compound back to its petrochemical feedstock, identifying opportunities to incorporate electrochemical transformations along the supply chain, and estimating the potential for decarbonization through the adoption of electrosynthetic schemes. The results show there already exist significant opportunities to decarbonize specialty chemical transformations today, even under very conservative assumptions about process efficiency and the carbon intensity of the input electricity.
FeatureDock: Protein-Ligand Docking Guided by Physicochemical Feature-Based Local Environment Learning using Transformer
Authors: Xue Mingyi , Liu Bojun , Cao Siqin , Huang Xuhui
Published: July 2024

Molecular docking, the task of predicting the binding structures between a protein and a small molecule ligand, plays a significant role in structural-based drug discovery. In recent years, numerous deep learning-based methods for molecular docking have emerged. State-of-the-art approaches such as DiffDock formulate the docking problem using diffusion generative models, exhibiting superior performance than traditional docking algorithms. However, despite the strong performance of these deep learning-based docking methods in predicting binding poses, they often lack a well-defined scoring function. This limitation poses challenges in effectively distinguishing between the strong and weak inhibitors during virtual screening. To address this limitation, we introduce FeatureDock, a transformer-based deep learning framework, which can accurately predict the protein-ligand binding poses as well as achieve a strong scoring power for virtual screening. FeatureDock extracts chemical features from local environments within protein structures and utilizes a Transformer encoder to predict probability density envelopes indicating where ligands are most likely to bind in the protein pocket. We also designed a scoring function, which encodes the predicted probability density envelope, to optimize and score the ligand poses. In addition, the attention mechanism in FeatureDock’s Transformer further enhances the model’s interpretability by providing the attention weights of each chemical feature from the protein structures in predicting the binding probabilities. When applied to virtual screening, we demonstrated that FeatureDock outperforms DiffDock, Smina and AutoDock Vina in distinguishing strong inhibitors from weak ones for both Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 2 (CDK2, an inactivated form) and Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). The performance was assessed using Kullback–Leibler (KL) divergence and area under receiver operating characteristic (AUC) evaluation metrics. We also demonstrate that FeatureDock can accurately predict the binding poses, achieving an average RMSD of 2.4 Å when compared to CDK2-ligand co-crystal structures. We anticipate that our FeatureDock holds promise to be widely applied in virtual screening to assist in drug design. FeatureDock is available at https://github.com/xuhuihuang/featuredock.
Mahasiswa Rantau Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Semarang : antara Persepsi Pola Asuh dan Regulasi Emosi
Authors: Ardiansyah Dicky Syahrul , Winta Mulya Virgonita Iswindari , Nusandhani Arumwardani
Published: July 2024

This study aims to empirically examine the relationship between parenting perception and emotional regulation in regional students of the Faculty of Psychology class of 2020, Semarang University. In this study, the hypothesis is that there is a positive relationship between the relationship between parenting perception and emotional regulation in regional students of the Faculty of Psychology, class of 2020, Semarang University. The more positive the perception of parenting in regional students, the higher the emotional regulation in regional students. This research involved regional students of the Faculty of Psychology class of 2020 as research subjects. The data analysis used in this study used the Product Moment Correlation Technique. This research data was collected using two scales, namely the emotion regulation scale and the parenting perception scale. Data analysis was carried out using the person correlation test obtained using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) program version 20. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between parenting and emotional regulation in regional students of the Faculty of Psychology batch 20. With a correlation person = 0.001 with a correlation value of 0.336. Thus, the hypothesis in this study is accepted.
MEMBANGUN SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT MELALUI COURSE EXPERIENCE DAN STUDENT SATISFACTION
Authors: Wicaksono Ryan Arif , Widjajanti Kesi , Kuswardani DC
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis perilaku keterlibatan media sosial dari peserta pelatihan BBPLK Semarang melalui pengalaman kursus dan kepuasan siswa. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh peserta yang mengikuti pelatihan kejuruan Bisnis dan Manajemen di BBPLK Semarang pada tahun 2021. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dengan jumlah responden 100 orang. Teknik analisis yang digunakan menggunakan program Smart PLS 3. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pengalaman kursus berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan siswa dan kepuasan siswa berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perilaku keterlibatan di media sosial dalam bentuk follow, like, share, dan comment.

  

The purpose of this study was to analyze the social media engagement behavior of BBPLK Semarang training participants through course experience and student satisfaction. The population in this study were all participants who took part in the Business and Management vocational training at BBPLK Semarang in 2021. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with 100 respondents. The analytical technique used is the Smart PLS 3 program. The results of the study conclude that course experience has a significant effect on student satisfaction and student satisfaction has a significant effect on engagement behavior on social media in the form of follow, like, share, and comment.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI EKSTRINSIK DAN SELF EFFICACY TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI MELALUI DISIPLIN KERJA
Authors: Indarwati Sri , Indarto Indarto , Santoso Djoko
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk  menganalisis pengaruh Motivasi ekstrinsik dan Self efficacy terhadap Kinerja pegawai baik secara langsung maupun melalui Disiplin kerja pada pegawai Kecamatan Semarang Timur Kota Semarang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh Aparatur Sipil Negara di Kecamatan Semarang Timur dengan jumlah 65 orang, dengan teknik samping yang digunakan adalah metode sensus sejumlah  65 responden. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, dengan teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis jalur dan uji sobel. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa Motivasi ekstrinsik berpengaruh positf dan signifikan terhadap disiplin kerja, dan self efficacy berpengaruh positf dan signifikan terhadap disiplin kerja. Motivasi ekstrinsik berpengaruh positf dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, self efficacy berpengaruh positf dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh positf dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja pegawai. Dari hasil uji mediasi diperoleh bahwa Disiplin kerja dapat memediasi pengaruh Motivasi kerja terhadap Kinerja pegawai, dan Disiplin kerja dapat memediasi pengaruh Self efficacy terhadap Kinerja pegawai

  

This study aims to analyze the effect of extrinsic motivation and self-efficacy on employee performance either directly or through work discipline in the employees of the East Semarang District, Semarang City. This type of research is quantitative with the data source used is primary data. Population used in this study were all State Civil Apparatuses in the District of East Semarang with a total of 65 people, with sampling technique used was the census method so that the number of samples in this study was 65 respondents. The data collection method used a questionnaire, with data analysis techniques used were path analysis and Sobel test. The results showed that extrinsic motivation has a positive and significant effect on work discipline, and self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on work discipline. Extrinsic motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. From the results of the mediation test, it was found that work discipline can mediate the effect of work motivation on employee performance, and self efficacy on employee performance
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN, FASILITAS DAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN SISWA
Authors: Bagyo Bagyo , Utaminingsih Adijati , Utaminingsih Adijati , Wardoyo Paulus , Wardoyo Paulus
Published: July 2024

While there is a large number of research work performed on presenting different factors influencing students' satisfaction with Higher Education institutions, there is a need to combine all these efforts and provide a comprehensive framework of factors influencing the students' satisfaction. This study aims to analyse the influence of service quality, facility, learning method on student satisfaction and image as a moderating variable. The respondents of this research are Semarang Sedes Sapentiae High School amounting to 96. The data were processed by using Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) program. The results of this study indicate that the service quality, learning methode influence student satisfaction, while the facility have no significant effect on student satisfaction. The result of the hypothetical test on moderation effect showed that image moderate the correlation between service quality and learning method with the student satisfaction, but image could not moderate the correlation between the facility with student satisfaction.

Meskipun ada sejumlah besar penelitian yang dilakukan untuk menyajikan faktor-faktor berbeda yang mempengaruhi kepuasan mahasiswa/siswa terhadap institusi sekolah, tetap ada kebutuhan untuk menggabungkan semua upaya ini dan menyediakan kerangka kerja yang komprehensif mengenai faktor yang mempengaruhi kepuasan mahasiswa/siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas layanan , fasilitas, metode pembelajaran terhadap kepuasan siswa dengan citra sekolah sebagai variabel moderating.Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMA Sedes Sapentiae Semarang yang berjumlah 96 orang. Data diolah dengan menggunakan program Smart Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas layanan, motode pembelajaran dan citra berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan siswa, sedangkan fasilitas tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan siswa. Hasil penelitian uji hipotesis efek moderasi menunjukkan bahwa citra dapat memoderasi hubungan antara kualitas layanan dan metode pembelajaran dengan kepuasan siswa, tetapi citra tidak memoderasi hubungan antara fasilitas dengan kepuasan siswa
Why Spend Time Chasing Stars?: Identity Construction in K-Pop Fan Communities
Authors: Chen Yuqi
Published: July 2024

With the gradual expansion of the influence of Korean pop culture (K-pop), more and more K-pop idols have started to gain international recognition and attract a growing number of fans worldwide. Based on theories related to fan group research and identity research, this paper explains the identity construction process and outcomes of fan group members. This paper also offers insights into understanding the conflicts between fan culture and mainstream culture and elucidates the interaction between fan groups and mainstream society. The paper provides a reference for understanding the friction between fan culture and mainstream culture and clarifying the interaction between fan groups and mainstream society. Through participant observation and semi-structured in-depth interviews, a qualitative approach was adopted to understand the experiences, values, and lifestyles of K-pop fans. The results of the study show that K-pop fans are not only following their favorite idols but also seeking a sense of belonging and identity in their pursuit of these idols. Driven by a variety of social factors, the process and outcome of this type of identity formation, characterized by being low-cost, easy to reproduce, and high in emotional intensity, consistently infiltrate different aspects of socio-economic, cultural, and political spheres, giving rise to the “fan effect.” However, fan identity is one of the symbols associated with individuals, but it does not necessarily indicate complete support and belonging. Instead of stating that the frantic pursuit of stars is a result of social issues caused by the fan base, it is more crucial to acknowledge that the cultural phenomenon of being a fan is a cultural manifestation of certain social symptoms. The practice of fan culture is more of a cultural symptom of certain social disorders than a series of social problems caused by fans.
The American factor influence on the British position during the Iranian oil crisis 1951-1953
Authors: Hadi Mihi Zulaikha , Raouf Abdullah Qahtan
Published: July 2024

The issue of nationalizing oil in Iran has already been addressed by researchers in previous studies that were characterized by comprehensiveness، However، this study attempts to shed light on the ongoing controversy in some aspects related to the British position، which were not resolved in previous studies، in light of the data which we obtained from unpublished documents and the recently published British and American documents and memoirs of decision makers in the countries concerned. There are still those who believe that the oil interests of Western companies were the most important factor in formulating the British and American decision، but there is another school that believes that the security factor and the exigencies of the Cold War were the most important factor in resolving matter the way it was done. This study is an attempt to shed further light on this controversy.
The study will give special importance to the American factor and its influence on the British position during the Iranian oil crisis. The importance of the research is evident in the fact that it specializes in studying the first real attempt by a country that seeks to nationalize one of its most important resources in the Middle East in the atmosphere of the Cold War. Therefore، the study is an attempt to explain and analyze how and why the government of Muhammad Mosaddeq was seeking to nationalize Iranian oil ، and we discuss the challenges it faced in order to achieve that goal.
As for the methodology of the paper، we study the debate on the subject by following the historical methodology in addressing the issues in a chronological way and critically analyzing the discourse.
 While doing the analyses، we compare the British archival material with that of American and the Iranian. The collected data from the archival material will be used to evaluate the previous studies in the field. As for the structure of the research، it consists of an introduction، two sections، and the conclusion. In the preface، light is shed on a historical renunciation of the Anglo-Iranian company. As for the first section، it is devoted to studying the development of British oil interests in Iran (1902-1951)، in which the conflicting British and Russian interests towards Iranian oil addressed. Besides، the differences between the views of the Iranian government and the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company during 1947-1951 on the oil crisis are explained in detail. The second topic deals with the stand of the United States of America on the oil crises and its impact on formulating British position during the Iranian oil crisis 1951-1953.While explaining the US stand on the crisis ، we will point the two distinct stages in this regard .Finally ، we explain and discuss how the US and British government had eventually reached the conclusion that a joint efforts were needed to overthrow the government of Muhammad Mossadegh on August 19، 1953. In the end study will present its most important findings.
Politics and Ethics in Farabi’s View
Authors: Abubaker Hamad Kaifi , Hamza Aziz Zryan
Published: July 2024

Farabi, the great philosopher and founder of Islamic philosophy, has a comprehensive global political system for managing humanity entitled the city of Fazila. The city of Fazila is a city that is perfect in all aspects and contrary to the cities of non-fazila and leads us towards eternal happiness. The people of Fazila are working hand in hand for happiness. Farabi, taking advantage of Islam and ancient Greek philosophy, establishes a strong political system in which he believes that morality and politics bind an inseparable relationship. This means that the essence of politics reaches virtue within the framework of morality and the commitment of the people of Fazila a city to high morals. The ruler and the country's president are very important to Farabi. It is an important source of policy implementation and the high principles of The City of Fazila and provides happiness for its people. The ruler has qualities such as psychological, physical, and wisdom that distinguish him from all the people of the city and provide him with the ability to take responsibility for the country. In this way, Farabi establishes the theory of the Islamic State as a Muslim philosopher, and despite taking advantage of old Greek philosophy, especially philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, it opens the time for the realization and preservation of a set of established Islamic principles, such as believing in God, the messenger and the angels, the existence of inspiration and the revelation of God, and knowing the psyche and the universe in his Islamic state. In terms of education, politics, morality and division of the community classes, and the characteristics of the city's president and ruler (Shahfailasuf), there are common and different points between Farabi and Plato. Comparing the views of the two philosophers helps to understand Farabi's views in Fazila and the theory of his Islamic state in general, and Farabi's view of politics and ethics in particular.
Impacto del uso de las aplicaciones web en las MiPymes de la ciudad de Azogues
Authors: Cáceres Oretga Cristian , Abad Aguilar Ernesto
Published: July 2024

Este proyecto investigativo tiene como meta analizar el impacto potencial de las aplicaciones web en las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (MiPymes) de la ciudad de Azogues. Se busca determinar si la adopción de herramientas tecnológicas basadas en la web puede elevar la eficiencia y productividad de estas empresas, así como su capacidad para competir en el mercado local. A través de una investigación experimental con enfoque cuantitativo y la aplicación de encuestas a MiPymes y sus clientes, se explorarán los beneficios y desafíos asociados con la implementación de aplicaciones web para la automatización de actividades comerciales. De esta forma se determinará si la adopción de herramientas tecnológicas basadas en la web puede elevar la eficiencia, productividad y competitividad de las empresas en estudio en el mercado local, través de una investigación experimental con enfoque cuantitativo y la aplicación de encuestas a MiPymes y sus clientes. Tras realizar un muestreo de cuotas sobre cerca de 2.000 de empresas que se filtraron de la lista de Catastros del SRI de la provincia del Cañar, se llevó a cabo una encuesta exhaustiva que abarcó 164 participantes tomando en cuenta el área urbana de Azogues, representativa de una población estimada de 1.016 PYMES activas, se evidencia que el 59.4% de ellas son negocios tradicionales, y se resalta una carencia significativa en el conocimiento y acceso a herramientas tecnológicas, subrayando la urgencia de implementar soluciones para potenciar su desarrollo y competitividad en el mercado ya que ninguno utiliza actualmente sistemas de gestión empresarial, prefiriendo métodos tradicionales. Además, el 70% de los encuestados tienen acceso a dispositivos móviles e internet, lo que sugiere la viabilidad de implementar un sistema que mejore la gestión de las PYMES y contribuya al crecimiento económico.
USO DE FERTILIZANTES QUÍMICOS EN EL FOMENTO PRODUCTIVO AGRÍCOLA DEL ECUADOR
Authors: Saucedo Aguiar Silvia Gicela , Arguello Nuñez León Benigno , Vilema-Escudero Segundo F , Ruiz Martínez Miguel
Published: July 2024

El presente estudio evalúa el impacto del uso de fertilizantes químicos en el fomento agrícola del Ecuador, un país donde la agricultura desempeña un papel crucial tanto en el desarrollo económico como en la seguridad alimentaria. A través de un análisis estadístico de datos de las 23 provincias ecuatorianas, se explora cómo el uso intensivo de fertilizantes afecta la productividad agrícola y el medio ambiente. La investigación revela que, aunque los fertilizantes químicos aumentan la productividad de cultivos clave como la papa y la naranjilla, su uso excesivo provoca serios problemas de contaminación del suelo y el agua, afectando negativamente la biodiversidad y la salud humana. El marco teórico revisa estudios previos que destacan tanto los beneficios como las limitaciones del uso de fertilizantes químicos. La metodología empleada incluye una regresión lineal para examinar la relación entre el uso de fertilizantes y el fomento agrícola, controlando variables como el desarrollo agrícola, la asociatividad y la ruralidad. Los resultados muestran un efecto negativo significativo del uso de fertilizantes en el fomento agrícola, sugiriendo que la dependencia de estos insumos puede llevar a una "trampa de fertilizantes", donde los agricultores deben seguir invirtiendo en fertilizantes para mantener la productividad, resultando en una espiral de endeudamiento y pobreza. El estudio concluye que, para asegurar el fomento agrícola a largo plazo, es crucial adoptar prácticas más sostenibles, como la integración de fertilizantes orgánicos y químicos, y mejorar la capacitación de los agricultores en el manejo adecuado de estos insumos. Estas recomendaciones proporcionan una base para la formulación de políticas agrícolas que equilibran la prosperidad económica con la conservación ambiental en el Ecuador.