bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENHANCING FINANCIAL SERVICES THROUGH BIG DATA AND AI-DRIVEN CUSTOMER INSIGHTS AND RISK ANALYSIS
Authors: Yang Tianyi , Xin Qi , Zhan Xiaoan , Zhuang Shikai , Li Huixiang
Published: June 2024

The article discusses the integration of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the financial sector, focusing on supervised learning for pricing models to enhance customer identification and targeting. It details the construction of customer feature systems, including attributes like debit and credit card transactions, loan applications, and online behavior. By leveraging AI, financial institutions aim to accurately profile customers, boost consumption, and improve price management, ultimately aiding risk management and loan approval decisions. The article also covers related work in financial risk monitoring and machine learning in credit risk modeling, highlighting advancements and challenges in these areas.
تحليل 4C في تعليم مهارة الكلام باستخدام مدوّنة الفيديو في المدرسة الثانوية الحكمة فورووأسري
Authors: Harishul Ilmi
Published: June 2024

ملخص: تعد مهارات 4C من الأشياء المهمة التي يجب أن يتمتع بها الطلاب في القرن الحادي والعشرين، بما في ذلك تعليم مهارة الكلام. إحدى الوسائط المناسبة للإستخدام في تعليم مهارة الكلام والمعروفة في القرن الحادي والعشرين هي مدونة الفيديو. يناقش هذا البحث تحليل مهارات 4C في تعليم مهارة الكلام باستخدام مدونة الفيديو لطلاب المدرسة الثانوية الحكمة فورووأسري. يستخدم طريقة البحث المنهج النوعي مع الدراسات الوصفية التحليلية. نتائج البحث هي أن مهارات 4C يتم تطبيقها بشكل جيد في التعليم. وبيانه هو؛ 1) التواصل، والذي يظهر في صياغة واضحة وحسن الإستماع. 2) يظهر التعاون من خلال المناقشة والتسوية وإظهار الإحترام ومساعدة بعضنا البعض. 3) يظهر التفكير النقدي من خلال أنشطة اختبار صحة العبارات، وتمييز المعلومات ذات الصلة، وإيجاد الحلول. 4) يتجلى الإبداع في الفضول والمُرُونَة وأصالة الأفكار. وبصرف النظر عن ذلك، فإن نموذج التعلم هذا يجعل الطلاب والمعلمين أكثر نشاطًا وابتكارًا وليس محافظين.
Permasalahan Makna dalam Ilmu Dalalah
Authors: Hasan Abidin
Published: June 2024

Istilah ‘ilm al-dilalah atau semantik dalam bahasa Indonesia dan semantics dalam bahasa Inggris, berasal dari bahasa Yunani sema (nomina) yang berarti tanda atau lambang atau semanio (verba) yang berarti menandai, berarti, atau melambangkan. Dalam sumber lain, disebutkan, kata semantik itu berasal dari bahasa Yunani, semantike, bentuk muannats dari semantikos, yang berarti menunjukkan, memaknai, atau to signify. Dalam kamus linguistik memberikan pengertian ilmu semantik, (1) Bagian struktur bahasa yang berhubungan dengan makna ungkapan dan juga dengan struktur makna wicara. (2) sistem dan penyelidikan makna dan arti dalam suatu bahasa dan bahasa pada umumnya. Semantik merupakan salah satu bagian dari tata bahasa yang meliputi fonologi, tata bahasa, dan semantik. Semantik diartikan sebagai ilmu bahasa yang mempelajari makna. Dalam bahasa Arab, ‘ilm- ad-dilalah terdiri atas dua kata: ‘ilm yang berarti ilmu pengetahuan, dan al-dilalah, yang berarti penunjukkan atau makna. Jadi, ‘ilm al-dilalah menurut bahasa adalah ilmu pengetahuan tentang makna.
AI-Driven Evolution in Integrated Circuit Design: A Qualitative Exploration of Transformative Potential and Human Collaboration
Authors: Rittman Danny , Butler Jeffrey , Alshboul Abdullah
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated circuit (IC) design. With the relentless evolution of technology, IC design faces escalating challenges in complexity, cost, and verification. AI emerges as a transformative force, offering solutions to these issues. The paper investigates AI's potential in IC design through a qualitative study involving domain experts. The findings reveal a consensus on AI's inevitability in the field. As ICs become more intricate, AI-driven automation becomes indispensable, though opinions on the traditional interpretation of Moore's Law diverge. The impact of AI varies across IC design domains, with certain areas benefiting significantly from automation while others rely on human expertise. AI is expected to play a pivotal role in synthesis, System-on-Chip (SoC), ASICs, and memory ICs, whereas domains like analog and photonics may experience less direct AI influence. Notably, AI is poised to revolutionize IC design verification, addressing mounting complexity. AI integration extends across essential IC design domains, including architecture, verification, validation, physical design, and manufacturing. AI-driven approaches target areas like physical verification, simulation, design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis, and cost reduction. Furthermore, AI's potential in quantum computing ICs is recognized, enhancing computing power and resource distribution efficiency. Crucially, AI is seen as a complement, not a replacement, for human expertise. The synergy between human creativity and AI-driven automation is deemed vital for achieving optimal IC design. This paper underscores the transformative potential of AI in IC design, offering insights into its role, challenges, and the enduring importance of human ingenuity.
Developing Policy and Regulation Using Collaborative Governance to Enhance Democratic Policing
Authors: Septiyanto AKBP. Nur Ichsan Dwi , Riyadi Bambang Slamet , Saleh Choirul , MM Ir. Agus Hermanto, , DPA Wike, S.Sos. M.Si
Published: June 2024

Collaborative governance refers to an orientation in making policies, goals, and collaboration processes to achieve a degree of consensus among relevant stakeholders. Policies made to answer community needs are in line with the concept of collaborative governance. Can public administration, public policy, and collaborative governance influence democratic policing? This research method used a quantitative approach. The predictive quantitative approach in this research was that each research variable was a latent variable, measured through a series of indicators. Data in this research were collected using a questionnaire survey. Data were analyzed using SEM-PLS (Partial Least Square) to predict the relationship between variables. The research results are as follows. Public Administration positively influenced Democratic policing. Public Administration positively influenced Collaborative Governance. Public Policy positively influenced Democratic policing. Public Policy positively influenced Collaborative Governance. Collaborative Governance provided a positive influence on Democratic policing. Collaborative Governance mediated Public Administration towards Democratic policing. Collaborative Governance mediated Public Policy towards Democratic policing.
Drama Experience in Upgrading Marketing Learners’ Competence in Improving Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Hao Shuang , Arumugam Nalini , Li Wenlin , Huang Zefu
Published: June 2024

Currently, a major issue faced by Marketing learners in China is how to enhance their competence in improving customer satisfaction. Solving this problem will help them effectively meet market demands once they enter the workforce after graduation. This study investigated the impact of drama experience on the competence in improving customer satisfaction of Chinese Marketing learners and the mediating role of self-efficacy. Recently, research on drama education has increasingly explored its impact on college student’s social skills, with drama even becoming a powerful tool for interdisciplinary teaching. However, there is limited research on the effect of drama on Marketing learners. Therefore, this study aims to explore the impact of drama from the perspective of the Marketing discipline. A quantitative research method was employed over four months. The researcher distributed three surveys to Marketing learners at one Chinese university to collect their perspectives on their drama experience, self-efficacy, and improving customer satisfaction competence. The results of the data analysis indicated that drama experience significantly affects the competence in improving customer satisfaction of Marketing learners, with self-efficacy also playing a mediating role. This study shows that both in-class and out-of-class drama experience positively influence Marketing learners’ ability to manage customer relationships, further highlighting the importance of drama in university education.
Analytical Study of Climate Change Indicators for Minimum Temperatures in Selected Regions of Iraq and their Trends
Authors: Al-Jassani Nisreen Awad , Jassim Shirin Mujbel Abu
Published: June 2024

Extreme weather conditions have a severe impact on many important aspects of life, so it is necessary to predict the patterns of these conditions in the future in order to control them. To avoid many disasters that may lead to human lives and cause a lot of damage to the natural environment as well as infrastructure, these indicators are calculated based on daily monitoring of minimum temperatures.In this study, we have selected three indicators of extreme climatic phenomena for minimum temperatures, represented by those indicators identified by the Expert Group on Climate Change Monitoring. These indicators reveal the existence of climate change or not. The work of this joint team between the Climate Science Committee, the World Climate Research Program, and the Joint Technical Committee on Oceanography and Marine Meteorology, all of which met under the auspices of the World Organization. Climate indicators calculated from daily temperature data are also one of the ways to describe the frequency and intensity of extreme climatic phenomena. This study was carried out through R clim Dex, an open-source program based on the definitions developed by the World Meteorological Organization's Panel of Experts on Climate Change, which was issued in 2009, as in Table (1), and the analysis of trends in extreme microtemperature chains on various human activities.
MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OBJECTS WITHIN THE SYSTEMATIZATION OF RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES
Authors: Islamovna Diyarova Mahliyo
Published: June 2024

This article considers residential real estate, built by construction enterprises, as an effective investment object and a reliable source of income under conditions of innovative development. The methods of effective management of construction objects within the systematization of the specific properties of residential real estate are extensively discussed
Impact Marketing Techniques: Instagram, WhatsApp, and Consumer Predisposition Acquire Prepared Foods
Authors: Diantoro Karno , Sinar Corizon , Rinaldo  , Rohman Abdur
Published: June 2024

With the growth of social media and messaging platforms, businesses are investigating new marketing methods to reach and impact consumer behavior. This study investigates the effect of marketing strategies on Instagram and WhatsApp on consumers' inclination to buy prepared, home-cooked meals. It looks into how companies use these platforms' interactive and visual elements to market their products and influence customer choices. The research examines consumer surveys and marketing initiatives data to identify the primary drivers of engagement and buy intentions. It investigates how direct messaging, targeted advertising, and influencer marketing affect customer attitudes and decision-making. The study also explores the ethical issues of these marketing strategies and how they may affect consumers' privacy and autonomy. 
This research intends to increase awareness about responsible practices that respect consumer interests while guiding firms in optimizing their methods by offering insights into the efficacy of social media and messaging app marketing strategies. The results add to the growing conversation about how digital marketing impacts food consumption habits and how consumer-business relationships are changing.
Satisfaction on Clinical Learning Environment among Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Kathmandu
Authors: Neupane Kalpana , Onta Mandira , Darshandhari Kapali Gayatri
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Clinical learning is an essential component of nursing studies. Satisfaction with clinical placements may improve students' learning outcomes as well as their retention in nursing studies. The objective of this study was to find out the satisfaction regarding the clinical learning environment among students in selected nursing colleges, in Kathmandu. 
Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 92 nursing students studying in three Tribhuvan University Affiliated nursing colleges in Kathmandu. Respondents were selected by using the total enumeration method.  Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 16 and analysis was done by showing descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The findings of the study showed that only 30.4% of respondents had a high level of satisfaction on clinical learning environment. There was a significant difference between students’ satisfaction with age (p= 0.030) and areas of clinical practicum (p=0.0001). According to domain highest satisfaction was obtained in nursing care on the ward (3.89+-0.51) and the lowest satisfaction was obtained in supervisory relationships with students (3.46+-0.59).
Conclusion: Satisfaction level of students needs to be increased because this study reveals that only one third of the nursing students have a high level of satisfaction with their clinical placement. A significant difference was found between age and areas of clinical practicum.
Consequences of Adolescent Pregnancy on Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Narrative Review
Authors: Lawat Isabel , Bajracharya Karuna , Acharya Sabitri
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy, classified as pregnancies occurring between the ages of 13 to 19, is a multifaceted and crucial public health concern that affects both the young mother and her newborn. The physiological and psychosocial immaturity of the adolescent mother presents distinctive challenges during pregnancy. Moreover, the effects of teenage pregnancy extend beyond the prenatal phase, influencing neonatal well-being and the long-term health paths of both the mother and child. The purpose is to review the literature and evaluate the impacts of adolescent pregnancy on both mothers and neonates.
 
Methods: A review of literature and journal publications was conducted by searching through various databases, including PubMed, CINHL, Science Direct, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. A specific search approach was applied for each database. Initially, 627 titles were retrieved, and after screening, 10 articles were chosen for a more detailed evaluation. Ultimately, 10 articles met the specific criteria for inclusion in the study.
 
Results: The findings indicated that adolescent pregnancy is linked to a higher likelihood of maternal health complications like anemia, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, post-partum hemorrhage, and adverse neonatal outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and prolonged NICU admission.
 
Conclusion: Adolescent pregnancy leads to higher rates of maternal and neonatal complications.  Therefore, it is crucial to provide health education, and support programs for teenage mothers.
BMI Trends: Insights From Teacher’s Health Status and Risk Factors in District Layyah (Pakistan)
Authors: Hameed Abdul , Arshad Aqsa , Hussain Khan Irfan
Published: June 2024

This study examines BMI trends among 300 female teachers from metropolitan and rural schools in District Layyah, providing insights into their health status and potential risk factors. The analysis shows that educational attainment and age significantly influence BMI classification, while income does not. Women with primary or secondary education are more likely to be underweight than overweight, particularly those with secondary education. Older female teachers are likelier to maintain an average weight than being overweight. In contrast, income levels do not reliably predict BMI outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of education and age-related factors in addressing nutritional health inequalities among women, with the impact of income remaining uncertain. To promote teacher health and wellness, policymakers should develop targeted interventions to improve health education, provide nutritional resources, and promote physical activity. These measures will enhance the wellbeing of female teachers and create a healthier learning environment for students. Additionally, future research should explore the broader health needs of teachers in rural areas, considering the multifaceted determinants of BMI.
Transformativna hermenevtika: spremenjenje v patristični perspektivi
Authors:   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Theology, Bogataj Jan Dominik
Published: June 2024

This article argues for the so-called transformative hermeneutics based on the Patristic interpretation Christ’s transfiguration (Mt 17:1-8; Mr 9:2-8; Lc 9:28-36). In the first part, it discusses the theoretical conceptualization to evoke a transformative meaning in biblical exegesis. In the second part, the author presents a corresponding doctrine of Origen of Alexandria who in his many works interpreted this Gospel account and elucidated some genuine transformative hermeneutical aspects.
New Institutional Economics and FDI Determinants
Authors: Vaupot Zoran
Published: June 2024

The institutional reforms in many countries since the 1990s were introduced to attract more inward foreign direct investments (FDI). The findings of institutional theory and its economic application within the concept of the new institutional economics have confirmed its benefits as a valuable framework in analyzing the FDI determinants and for supporting the creation of the appropriate economic policies. After evaluating the theoretical concepts of institutional theory, new institutional economics and selected empirical research on the role of institutions as FDI determinants, we conclude by focusing on three research areas and related improvements that deserve additional attention from interested scholars. These are: introducing and generalizing the use of governance indicators at the regional level, better understanding the impact, and strengthening the importance of informal institutional variables in empirical models of FDI flows and emphasizing sectoral analysis of FDI determinants.
Svoboda, pravo in temeljne vrednote
Authors:   Alma Mater Europaea - ECM (Maribor, Slovenia), Tomažič Luka Martin
Published: June 2024

How to ensure a free functioning of individuals, while at the same time enabling a just society, is an important societal question. The legislator or policy maker needs to decide, how and in what way to intervene in societal relationships, either coercively or by employing softer means. In this paper, a decision-making model of legislating and policymaking is proposed on a qualitative level, which aims at ensuring the Berlinian ideal of negative liberty, while at the same time considering the occasional need to encourage good options. To understand what good options are, an orientation towards preservation or promotion of basic goods is proposed. These are, according to Finnis, life, knowledge, friendship, religion, play, aesthetic experience, and practical reasonableness. They are weighed according to the regulative ideal of justice. When possible, the policy maker should avoid using legislation, which is the ultimate means of regulation of societal relationships. Soft paternalist policies should be given priority instead.
Žensko dobrodelno delovanje v 19. stoletju: primer goriškega Gospejnega društva v podporo revežem
Authors:   Institute for Ethnic Studies (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Devetak Robert ,   University of Nova Gorica
Published: June 2024

This article deals with the activity of the most important charitable association in the Land of Gorizia and Gradisca during the Austro-Hungarian period. The Ladies Society in Aid of the Poor, founded in 1869, united the efforts of noblewomen and wealthy burghers to help the poor Gorizia population by using their influence, financial resources, and services. Its members provided various forms of assistance (soup kitchen, home care, charity fairs and events), with which they actively and significantly facilitated the public efforts of the authorities in curbing poor social conditions. Women of different national, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds established themselves in the association.
Ehrlichova religiološka obravnava svetovnih verstev
Authors:   Catholic Institute, Faculty of Law and Economics, Trontelj Nik
Published: June 2024

Lambert Ehrlich is considered one of the greatest experts of comparative religious studies of his time, both locally and internationally. He was among the pioneers in organizing systematic religious studies at the university level in Slovenia. He lectured on the non-Christian religions at the Faculty of Theology in Ljubljana in the following study subjects: religious studies (apologetics), comparative religious studies, missiology. The content of his discussion of world religions changed according to the methodology and objectives of study subjects. He discussed religions with the aim of proving the superiority of Christianity in comparison with other religions, so he approached to the study of religions as an apologist. The article presents Ehrlich's discussion of world non–Christian religions based on his writings and textbooks, which he was using for his lectures in the mentioned study subjects.
LA ENSEÑANZA INTERDISCIPLINAR DEL DERECHO ADMINISTRATIVO EN TITULACIONES NO JURÍDICAS
Authors: Andrés Llamas Miguel
Published: June 2024

La globalización abre las puertas al conocimiento. La educación se desarrolla en este espacio como un elemento esencial, no solo para garantizar la democracia, sino también para poder consolidar el avance de la sociedad. Es en este contexto donde irrumpen las tecnologías dando paso a nuevas fórmulas con las que poder mejorar el modelo educativo. Sin embargo, esta acción no siempre se ha percibido como una aliada desde la docencia en Derecho, sino también como un reto al cual todos los docentes deben hacer frente. Ante este escenario, profesores de diferentes universidades de España, Portugal y América Latina se reúnen con el objetivo de compartir con la comunidad académica algunas de sus experiencias docentes más exitosas en el aula. En esta obra convergen tres proyectos de innovación educativa y cuatro grupos de innovación docente con un objetivo común: lograr que el modelo educativo sea más atractivo y motivador para docentes y estudiantes. Asimismo, se recogen algunas de las metodologías activas implementadas en el aula, detallando todos procesos necesarios para que comiencen a innovar en su curso de inmediato. La obra se organiza en cuatro bloques temáticos: la definición de los objetivos de aprendizaje, el establecimiento de contenidos y métodos de enseñanza basados en tecnologías analógicas y digitales, la planificación y ejecución de las clases, finalizando con una exposición de las prácticas docentes realizadas desde un punto de vista internacional.
Artículo 6
Authors: Quesada Sánchez Antonio
Published: June 2024

Derecho y Arte coinciden en ese enriquecimiento humano a través de sus normas buscando Justicia en las relaciones humanas y Belleza como esplendor del orden creado. Y el jurista interpreta el Derecho para ser justo y el artista interpreta su arte para conseguir algo bello. Uno y otro crean Derecho y Arte. Y es en este contexto jurídico-artístico donde subyacen los Derechos Humanos. La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos (DUDH), que cumple su 75 Aniversario, es un documento que marca un hito en la historia de los derechos humanos. Elaborada por representantes de todas las regiones del mundo con diferentes antecedentes jurídicos y culturales, la Declaración fue proclamada por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en París, el 10 de diciembre de 1948 en su [Resolución 217 A (III)] como un ideal común para todos los pueblos y naciones. La Declaración establece, por primera vez, los derechos humanos fundamentales que deben protegerse en el mundo entero y ha sido traducida a más de 500 idiomas. La DUDH es ampliamente reconocida por haber inspirado y allanado el camino para la adopción de más de setenta tratados de derechos humanos, que se aplican hoy en día de manera permanente a nivel mundial y regional (todos contienen referencias a ella en sus preámbulos). Arte y Derechos Humanos pretende hacer reflexionar sobre los valores y actitudes que hacen posible la convivencia y la paz entre las personas. Se busca, a través del Arte transferir a la sociedad el conocimiento sobre la DUDH y la propuesta es hacerlo a través de la relación entre el articulado de la DUDH y diferentes obras de arte pictóricas, con la idea de promover mediante la enseñanza y la educación, el respeto a estos derechos y libertades, y tratar de asegurar su reconocimiento y aplicación universales y efectivos. Presentamos, en definitiva, una herramienta útil y práctica para el fomento del conocimiento y respeto a los derechos humanos entre todos los estamentos de la sociedad; y lo hacemos desde el Arte.
Advancing Sustainable Finance in the United States: Development, Impact and Recommendations
Authors:   Building Maintenance Supervisor, Centrum Concierge & Security Ltd, Kabir Irfanul , Ali Md. Mokshud ,   Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration,University of Scholars, Bangladesh
Published: June 2024

In the United States, there has been a noticeable shift toward sustainable finance practices in the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects into financial institutions. This change is in line with general world patterns. Green bonds, impact investing, ESG investing, and funding for renewable energy are among the increasingly well-liked sustainable finance strategies. Recent literature reviews demonstrate the complexity and breadth of sustainable finance practices, as well as the advancements in technology and law that have propelled this growth. This study aims to investigate the development, implementation, and outcomes of sustainable financial practices in the United States. It focuses on understanding how these activities contribute to financial stability, environmental sustainability, and social fairness. The study aims to identify the primary drivers behind the adoption of sustainable financing, in addition to providing helpful guidance on how governments, investors, and financial institutions may incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their financial decision-making processes. Secondary data sources, such as academic publications, reports from governmental and non-governmental organizations, trade journals, and media outlets are investigated using a qualitative technique. Using thematic analysis and cross-case synthesis, important issues, success factors, and barriers to the adoption of sustainable financing are identified. Ethical concerns have been taken into consideration during the study method. The analysis leads to the conclusion that sustainable finance practices reduce the risks associated with social unrest and environmental degradation, thereby improving financial stability. By investing in clean technology and renewable energy, they promote environmental sustainability and social justice through inclusive financial systems. However, problems like data scarcity and greenwashing persist, and need for both legislative and technological responses. Among the suggestions include strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting inclusive financing, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and leveraging technology for ESG data analytics. A long-term perspective and robust monitoring and assessment processes are necessary to fully realize the potential of sustainable finance in building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable financial system. The conclusion of the study emphasizes how sustainable finance has the power to drastically alter the trajectory of financial systems in the US and other nations while also addressing global sustainability challenges.
UTILIZING MACHINE LEARNING TO ASSESS DATA COLLECTION METHODS IN MANUFACTURING AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Authors:   Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Bappy Md Aliahsan , Ahmed Manam ,   Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA
Published: June 2024

This study explores the significant impact of machine learning (ML) on data collection methods within the manufacturing and mechanical engineering sectors, emphasizing its superiority over traditional techniques. By analyzing data from 20 case studies and 15 industry reports, the research highlights how ML models such as neural networks and support vector machines enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. The findings reveal that ML-based methods excel in handling large datasets, automating processes, and reducing human error, thereby improving data quality and operational performance. Applications in predictive maintenance and quality control demonstrate substantial reductions in equipment downtime and defect detection errors, alongside streamlined workflows and cost savings. Additionally, the study shows that ML can optimize process parameters and identify bottlenecks more effectively, leading to enhanced overall efficiency in industrial operations. These results underscore the transformative potential of ML in optimizing data collection practices, marking a significant advancement in industrial operations and paving the way for more innovative and efficient practices across the sector.
Determinants of evacuation decision of households at Maypangdan, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, Philippines: A case of Typhoon Hagupit
Authors: Lim Hector Jr , Lim Ma. Bernadeth , Camposano Rea Lyn , Singzon Sharon
Published: June 2024

The Philippines is frequently visited by strong and destructive typhoons, claiming hundreds of lives and extensive damage to the environment, and properties. To minimize negative impacts, understanding evacuee behavior for evacuation planning is essential. Determinants of household evacuation decision were investigated in this study using 164 valid observations obtained through face-to-face interviews with household heads in the affected area of Typhoon Hagupit in Barangay Maypangdan, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Correlation analysis and logistic regression were used to identify significant factors that affect household evacuation decisions. Results showed that the presence of children less than 10 years of age and elderly, house material, and house floor level affect the household evacuation decision. The insights from the results of this study are useful for policymakers and planners in preparing contingency plans for typhoon events at the barangay level. This may include ensuring the welfare of the vulnerable age groups, and strict implementation of building code for structural design and constructions.
Status review of seahorse (Syngnathidae: Hippocampus) trafficking in the Philippines
Authors: Sy Emerson , Melgar Ariana Gabrielle
Published: June 2024

Seahorses Hippocampus spp. are a unique group of fish characterized by their unusual morphology and male pregnancy. The current 48 seahorse species occur mainly in shallow seawaters globally, of which 10 species occur in the Philippines. Estimated annual seahorse collection in the Philippines for the traditional medicine trade was 4,000,000 individuals and up to 1,000,000 individuals for the live aquarium trade prior to 2004. Due to the significant international trade threatening the survival of seahorses in the wild, the genus Hippocampus was listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Appendix II in 2004. Although seahorses are protected nationally under the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and Wildlife Act of 2001, large-scale illegal collection in the wild continues. It was estimated that 1.7 million seahorse individuals were collected in the Philippines per year after 2004. Open-source seizure data were collated and official seizure records from 2010 to 2021 were analyzed to provide a status review on seahorse trade dynamics and analyze Philippine law enforcement efforts. Nineteen seizure incidents involving approximately 658 kg of dried seahorses (approximately 280,318 individuals) were recorded in the study period. In addition, 181 kg of dried pipefishes and sea dragons were recorded. While seizures occurred across eight islands, 13 incidents (68%) were documented in the central Philippines (Visayas and Palawan). Preliminary analysis of the seizure data suggests the following: 1) a significant portion (95−100%) of the illegal seahorse trade is not detected by law enforcement activities; 2) National Capital Region and Cebu are important exit points for international trade, and 3) pipefishes and sea dragons may be targeted as an alternative to seahorses.
Comparison of predicted and measured levels of organic material input from a commercial cage farm in Western Turkey
Authors: Sepil Ahmet , Önal Umur
Published: June 2024

In this study, two different sediment trap trials were carried out to determine the deposition rate (flux) of particulate organic materials (POM) from marine cage farms. Flux predicted using a commercial software (Meramod), measured almost two-fold higher (1,355.5 g m-2 yr-1) in 2009 compared to that in 2008 (765.0 g m-2yr-1). Predicted levels of flux were higher than measured values in all trials and ranged between 1,251.6 g m-2 yr-1 in 2008 and 1,811.9 g m-2 yr-1 in 2009. There were also considerable differences in measured and predicted rates of flux at each station. High variations of flux in repeated measures indicated the need for strict control of farm maintenance routines during long-term trap studies. Near bottom current speeds, periodic resuspension events and the presence of wild fish assemblages were considered as major factors that may have effects in predicting the accumulation rates of POM.
Length-weight relationships of eight discarded flatfish species from Gallipoli Peninsula (Northern Aegean Sea, Türkiye): An evaluation for ecosystem-based fisheries management
Authors: Cengiz Özgür
Published: June 2024

The fishing management authorities are in need of some biometric throughput and analysis with a view to the administration and protection of fishery stocks. The inputs regarding the lengths and weights of fish species have frequently been taken into account in order to divulge biological information. In the present research, length-weight relationships were extrapolated for discarded eight flatfishes off Gallipoli Peninsula (Northern Aegean Sea, Türkiye). From January 2017 to December 2017, a total of 142 individuals of eight species (Arnoglossus imperialis, Arnoglossus laterna, Arnoglossus rueppelii, Arnoglossus thori, Symphurus nigrescens, Microchirus ocellatus, Microchirus varieagatus, Monochirus hispidus) belonging to three families (Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae) were collected from commercial fishermen’s catches. The length-weight relationships’ slopes (b) varied from 2.64 to 3.41. Every length-weight relationships was statistically significant (P < 0.0001). This paper embodies preliminary data on the LWRs of discarded eight flatfishes for the Gallipoli Peninsula (Northern Aegean Sea, Türkiye). Hence, data on the discarded fish species is of importance when keeping in view sustainable ecosystem-based fisheries management and, in the continuation of the long-dated investigations of the length-weight relationships of the fish species in question. This must be performed on an ongoing basis so as to monitor the current state of fish stocks. The stakeholders could utilize the results of the present research in the coming times.
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF STREET FOOD HANDLERS AMONG BARI IMAM COMMUNITY
Authors: Khyber Sher Bano , Yashfa Arshad  , Dilawar Fuldisia , Suleman Usama , Fatima Areej , Javed Hira
Published: June 2024

Background: Street food includes the foods, snacks, and beverages prepared in the street and public areas. Some street foods are “ready to serve” while others are prepared as per the demand of customers. Most of the street food handlers in the Bari Imam Community do not have enough knowledge about healthy food handling practices.
Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in Bari Imam Community among 60 street food handlers. A structured questionnaire was used for assessing food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Overall, 31 questions were asked to determine hygiene and food handling practices among food handlers.
Results: The results show there is a correlation between the hand washing practices among educated and uneducated vendors before cooking. The vendors at the metric level have more awareness about hand washing practices. The results reveal that out of 60 participants, 57 were maintaining hygienic practices before cooking while 3 were not. The hand washing ratio of matriculated is 31.6% while 68.3% are others. The results reveal that out of 60 participants, 22 are aware of food contamination and diseases while 38 are not aware of this. The ratio includes 36.6% aware and 63.3 not aware of contamination of food and diseases. The results show that out of 60 participants, 9 were using caps and gloves while 51 participants were not using them. The percentage shows a huge difference between the vendors’ i.e15% for yes and 85% for no.
The results reveal that the participants were 60 out of which only 24 participants were using gloves while handling food and 36 were not using them. 40% of the participants are using and 60% stated that they are not using.
Conclusion: Street food handlers in the Bari Imam community were assessed in this study regarding their food handling practices. It revealed that most street food makers lack knowledge about food and they have not received any kind of food safety training. Government and policy-making organizations should pay attention to improving the safety of street food.
Keywords: Street food, street food handling, street food safety knowledge, street food hygiene.
Developing a Maker Education Program to Foster Integrative Thinking through Problem Discovery
Authors: Kim Sang Young , Paik Seoung-Hey
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to develop a maker program to cultivate convergence thinking. Maker education is a teaching-learning method that learns by making through tinkering in which the teacher is not the host of the class, but the learner is the center and tries in various ways, repeating failure and success.
In the course of this research, discovering a problem, exploring various tools and materials to solve the discovered problem, and mimicking the activities shared through the Maker Movement can facilitate the discovery of another problem, from problem discovery to problem solving. It is designed as a structure in which the process up to this point is a virtuous cycle.
A maker education program was developed to cultivate students' convergence thinking in the 17-week, 34-hour free grade subject selection class, and the improvement of students' ability to cultivate convergence talent was verified in the class to which the developed program was applied.
The results obtained through this study are as follows. First, as a quantitative study, a convergence talent literacy test was conducted, and as a result of analysis through T-verification, a slight increase in numerical improvement was shown, but no significant results were obtained due to the lack of 40 people. Second, as a qualitative research method, it was possible to record learners' answers using a questionnaire, and they answered that they had improved on their own in each aspect of consideration, creativity, convergence, and communication, which are components of the knowledge of convergent talent. In particular, it was confirmed that the word cooperation was mentioned the most, and it became an opportunity to improve consideration and communication as a team project.Third, as an imitation activity for finding a problem, after conducting activities such as modeling activities such as 'Tell me with modeling' and 'Making a 000 chicken' and making a robot hand, learners use the tools they have learned to 'make a parking breaker', ' It was concluded that imitation activities are effective in improving problem discovery ability through the voluntarily choosing a topic to find and solve problems such as 'making a squid game timer' and 'making a paper roller coaster'.
Through these research results, it was confirmed that the convergence education program that applied maker education was effective to enhance the creativity and convergence competency of students who will be the main pillars of the future society.
IMPLEMENTASI PACKAGING STRATEGY GUNA MENINGKATKAN DAYA SAING USAHA KUE TRADISIONAL BERBAHAN BAKU SAGU
Authors: Balik Dessy , Tuhuteru Joselina , Joseph Chrisela N
Published: June 2024

Usaha kue tradisional berbahan baku sagu di Kecamatan Saparua secara umum merupakan usaha skala kecil atau usaha mikro, yang memiliki kelemahan dalam hal manajemen usaha, terutama manajemen pemasaran strategik, kondisi tersebut relatif dipandang sebagai penghalang daya saing usaha. dancenderung tidak menempatkan packaging strategy sebagaisebuah investasi dalam konteks bersaing atau sebagai pertimbangan yang sama dengan bauran pemasaran. Pemahaman terbatas terhadap konsep manajemen strategi, terutama pandangan bahwa packaging/kemasan merupakan beban biaya serta bukan pertimbangan sebagai sebuah investasi yang bersifat strategis, keterbatasan pengetahuan teknis tentang penanganan produk yang memiliki daya sanig serta keterbatasan daya dukung fasilitas kerja sebagai akibat keterbatasan modal dipandang sebagai penghalang perumusan serta implementasi packaging strategy efektif dalam hal : pemilihan kesesuaian warna kemasan yang menarik dan dapat mengundang perhatian konsumen, desain kemasan memiliki ciri khas, kemasan yang memuat informasi tentang produk kue tradisional berbahan sagu, merancang kemasan dengan nilai estetika yang dapat memberikan kenyamanan bagi konsumen yang melihatnya, serta memberikan kesan lebih positif dan memberikan kekuatan emosional yang relatif tinggi. Implementasi solusi untuk mereduksi permasalahan tersebut adalah tujuan dasar kegiatanpengabdian kepada masyarakat melalui pelatihan serta pendampingan manajemen dengan substansiPackaging Strategydengan penerapan metode Coaching Clinic sebagai model pendampingan pengelolahan usaha secara berkesinambungan.Kegiatan Coachingmerupakan fasilitasi workshop/pelatihan yang diberikan kepadapara Mitra guna meningkatkan kapabilitas strategis dalam hal perumusan dan implementasi strategi kemasan (Packaging Strategy). Pendampingan manajemen dengan metode Clinic, guna pembentukan kapabilitas manajemen usaha pembuatan kue tradisional berbahan baku sagu, terutama manajemen pemasaran yang efektif, implenentasi pengembangan inovasi produk dan pelayanan kepada pelanggan dengan pendekatan konsep total quality management yang efektif. Target dan luaran yang tercapai dalam kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah, Cara pandang staretgis mitra/pengusaha tentang strategi pemasaran terutama implementasi Packaging Strategy guna mendukung usaha pemasaran kue tradisional berbahan baku sagu yang profitable serta memiliki daya saing. Dihasilkan produk lokal yang terbaik, dalam hal ini kue tradisional yang memiliki potensi untuk terserap di pasaran.Formulasi Packaging Strategy efektif dalam hal: pemilihan warna yang menarik dan mengundang perhatian, memiliki ciri khas, memuat informasi tentang produk kue tradisional berbahan sagu, memberikan kenyamanan bagi konsumen yang melihatnya, memberikan kesan lebih positif dan memberikan kekuatan emosional yang relatif tinggi, dan penerapan manajemen usaha yang baik oleh mitra.
PkM KETERAMPILAN MENGGOSOK GIGI SISWA SD NEGERI 5 TULEHU KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Maelissa Sinthia Rosanti , Lilipory Mevi
Published: June 2024

Pemahaman tentang kesehatan gigi dan mulut bagi anak usia sekolah perlu ditingkatkan agar tidak terjadi masalah kesehatan gigi seperti karies gigi, plak dan gigi berlubang. Pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang diberikan oleh Petugas kesehatan selama ini hanya sebatas ceramah dan melihat buku gambar sehingga dirasa kurang menarik bagi siswa yang berdampak pada tidak ada peningkatan pengetahuan maupun keterampilan untuk mengatasi maupun mencegah terjadinya masalah kesehatan gigi pada siswa. Dengan melihat kondisi yang ada, maka Tim PkM Universitas Kristen Indonesia Maluku (UKIM) Ambon berinisiatif mendekati pihak Sekolah SD Negeri 5 Tulehu untuk mendiskusikan masalah-masalah terkait kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Dari hasil diskusi, terlihat banyak masalah yang dihadapi seperti: (1) Sebagian besar siswa tidak menggosok gigi saat akan ke sekolah; (2) Kurangnya keterampilan melakukan cara menggosok gigi dengan benar; (3) Tidak ada poster tentang Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut di kelas; (4) Siswa sering absen akibat sakit gigi; (5) Sekolah tidak memiliki UKS untuk mengatasi keluhan gigi pada siswa saat di sekolah; (6) Program UKGS dari Puskesmas dilakukan hanya setahun tahun sekali dengan kegiatan penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan tanpa melakukan simulasi untuk meningkatkan keterampilan siswa alam menggosok gigi; (7) Guru tidak dilatih untuk melakukan screening dan membuat rujukan bagi siswa yang mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi di sekolah; (8) Sekolah tidak memiki kantin sehat; (9) Para guru berjualan di dalam kelas dan lebih banyak permen, chiki dan kacang-kacangan. Berdasarkan masalah dan rencana solusi yang telah didiskusikan dengan mitra, maka Tim mengimplementasikan: (1) penyululuhan tentang kesehatan gigi dengan metode audiovisual; (2) melakukan simulasi menggosok gigi secara baik dan benar; (3) melakukan pemeriksaan gigi siswa; (4) melakukan pendampingan melalui Focus Discussion Group denganpara guru terkait sistem rujukan bagi siswa yang mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi. Luaran dari kegiatan ini telah dipublikasikan pada media cetak online: https://ameks.id/sosialisasi-kesehatan-mulut, dan koran Ambon Ekspres (Edisi Rabu, 13 November 2019, Hal. 16). Video kegiatan juga telah diupload pada channel youtube: https://youtu.be/nrAls65ayAw.