bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nutrition Status and Selected Factors Associated with Malnutrition of Children between 2-5 Years of Age in Medical Officer of Health Area Attanagalla, Sri Lanka
Authors:   Medical Superintendent of Base Hospital Hingurakgoda, Dissanayake D M J B , Pathirana G P Nilanthi, ,   Acting Consultant in Medical Administration, Ministry of Health Sri Lanka, Rupasinghe K R Avanthi ,   Acting Consultant in Medical Administration, Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
Published: December 2023

Gampaha district is the second most populous district of Sri Lanka and prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight among 2 to 5 years old children has been on average, at a level higher than 10%. This study aims to describe the nutrition status and selected factors associated with malnutrition of children of 2 to5 years of age, in the Medical Officer of Health Attanagalla area in Sri Lanka. A community based cross sectional study was carried out in all fifty Public Health Midwife areas in Attanagalla, Gampaha district from January to March 2014 among 455 children, within the age category of 2 to 5 years. Interviewer administered, pre tested and structured questionnaire was used by five trained data collectors, to obtain data from the mothers or female guardians of the children. Results show that among the children prevalence of stunting (16.3%), wasting (9.5%) and underweight (18.7%) were identified based on anthropometric measurements. All three nutritional indices were high among male children (P>0.05) and children within the age categories of 36-47 months and 48-59 months were more susceptible (Df=2, P>0.05). Higher level of education (Df=1, P<0.01), both parents being employed and high income had a positive impact on the reduction of the three indices. Breast feeding only during the first six months and adopting complimentary feeding during the first six months since birth, had a significant (P<0.05) impact. Lack of knowledge on proper feeding practices during a child’s illness and unsafe drinking water (P<0.01), were other key concerns. Implementing community empowering and educational programmes are recommended in reducing malnutrition in the Medical Officer of Health Attanagalla area in Sri Lanka.
The Influence of Service Quality, Product Quality and Trust on Customer Loyalty of CV. Ferdi Mandiri
Authors:   Department Magister Management, Faculty Economics and Business, Dehasen University , Bengkulu, Indonesia, Rodi Rodi , Ahmad Soleh ,   Department Magister Management, Faculty Economics and Business, Dehasen University , Bengkulu, Indonesia, M. Rahman Febliansa ,   Department Magister Management, Faculty Economics and Business, Dehasen University , Bengkulu, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

The current study aimed to examine the influence of service quality, product quality and trust on customer loyalty at CV. Ferdi Mandiri Utama in the city of Bengkulu. A quantitative approach and survey methods were used to collect data. Internet network customers at CV. Ferdi Mandiri Utama in the city of Bengkulu was used as a sample in this research. Using a questionnaire, data was collected from 150 internet network customers at CV. Ferdi Mandiri Utama in the city of Bengkulu. Multiple regression analysis was used to test this research hypothesis. The research results statistically show that: (1) service quality has a significant positive effect on customer loyalty, if the better the service quality, the better the customer loyalty; (2) the quality of the product used has a significant positive effect on customer loyalty, if the better the product quality, the better the customer loyalty; (3) trust in use has a significant positive effect on customer loyalty, if the higher the trust, the better the customer loyalty; (4) service quality, product quality and trust together have a significant positive effect on customer loyalty. If the service quality, product quality and trust are better, the better the customer loyalty will be. Service quality, product quality and trust can influence customer loyalty by 23.1%. The remaining 76.9% is explained/influenced by variables outside the model..
Deadlift Biomechanics across Multiple Sets in Resistance Trained Males
Authors: Scherrer Daniel , Nunley Brandon , Eggleston Jeffrey , Harry John
Published: December 2023

This study sought to determine whether the deadlift exercise using the 5-by-5 scheme can be performed at a commonly prescribed moderate-to-high load with consistent mechanical output among sets with respect to concentric and eccentric rate of force development [RFD], rate of force attenuation [RFA; i.e., the rate at which the application of force is reduced], total lower limb joint angular work, and the contributions of the individual joints to total lower limb angular work. Twelve resistance-trained males [21 ± 1 y; 1.8 ± 0.56 m; 89.1 ± 15.48 kg] completed five sets of five repetitions of deadlift exercise with a load corresponding to 8 out of 10 on the modified Borg rated perceived exertion (RPE) scale. Body and barbell kinematics [e.g., velocity] and force production [e.g., rate of force development] variables of interest were calculated and averaged across repeated sets. Repeated-measures analyses of variance [α = 0.05] detected no significant differences [p > 0.05] for any variable. Results suggest deadlift exercise using the 5-by-5 scheme at an RPE of 8 can be performed without altered movement or force application across sets. Although these results are preliminary, it appears that deadlift exercise using the current loading scheme can be performed by resistance trained males without concern for movement or mechanical output changes across the five sets.
Pengaruh Perceived Usefulness Terhadap Behavioral Intention To Use Aplikasi Gojek Dengan Attitude Towards Using Sebagai Variabel Intervening Pada Pengguna Layanan Aplikasi Gojek Di Kota Padang
Authors: Mulyaa Suci , Mulyati Yofina
Published: December 2023

This research aims to determine the effect of perceived usefulness on behavioral intention to use the Gojek application with attitude towards using as an intervening variable among Gojek application service users in the city of Padang. The population in this study is all users of the Gojek application service in the city of Padang, the exact number of which is unknown with a sample size of 246 people. The sampling technique uses a purposive sampling method. The data analysis used is SEM-Partial Least Square (PLS). Based on the results of this research, the results obtained are summarized as follows: 1) Perceived usefulness has a positive and significant effect on attitude towards using the Gojek application. 2) Perceived usefulness has a positive and significant effect on behavioral intention to use the Gojek application. 3) Attitude towards using has a positive and significant effect on behavioral intention to use the Gojek application. 4) Perceived usefulness has a positive and significant effect on behavioral intention to use the Gojek application with attitude towards using as an intervening variable.
Implementasi Penyusunan Anggaran Bahan Baku Dengan Metode Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Pada Batik Sekar
Authors: Abibah Nur , Qomariyah Siti Nur
Published: December 2023

This study analyzes the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) as a raw material budgeting in Batik Sekar Jati. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the raw material inventory control applied by UKM Batik Sekar Jati has optimal in emphasizing production costs, and to determine the minimum total inventory cost. This research uses descriptive method that is quantitative in nature. Descriptive analysis techniques used to analyze data on the problem of controlling the raw material budget in an effort to reduce production costs are using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method. The results showed that the company can save costs if the company uses the EOQ method, where the ordering cost was lower than the ordering cost according to the method that the company was currently running. The optimal purchase of raw materials according to the company's actual data was more than the purchase according to EOQ which purchases less. For budget control of raw materials Batik Sekar Jati can use Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) analysis, Safety Stock (SS), Reorder Point (ROP) and Total Cost (TC).
Prevalence of Cystircercus Cellulose Infection Among Pigs Slaughtered in Arapai Market- Soroti District
Authors:   Animal Science Animal Nutritionist, Animal Scientist, MSc, Makerere University, Wandegeya, Makerere Kampala, Uganda, Obed Mugumya
Published: December 2023

This study was designed to establish the prevalence of Cysticercus cellulosae infection by postmortem examination of pigs slaughtered at Arapai market from May to June 2018. Cysticercus cellulose is a zoonotic infection maintained by a pig-human cycle. Examination involved visual, palpation and incision. Out of 111 pigs examined, 9 were positive for Cysticercus cellulosae, representing a prevalence of 8.1%. A 95% confidence level and P-value < 0.05 was considered significant in all analysis. Odds ratio was used to evaluate association between variables (sex, breed and affected organs). Less males (n=48) than females (n=63) were examined but more males (5) than females (4) were infected with a prevalence of 4.5 %( n=48) and3.6 %( n=63) respectively. According to breed, the local breeds had the highest prevalence of 6.3% (n=80) whereas the crosses had a prevalence of 1.8% (n=31). The tongue and thigh muscles both had a prevalence of 6% and 2.7% respectively. In conclusion the prevalence of 8.1% reveal that the human population in Arapai is at a risk of getting infected and proved an economic threat, therefore I recommend, proper human waste disposal by use of pit latrines, proper management systems, confinement of free-ranging pigs and massive treatment with albendazole and oxfendazole.
Is Medical Success of Donation and Transplantation, A Rewarding Ethical and Social Progress?
Authors:   Faculty of Medical Sciences Buenos Aires, Catholic University Argentina, Cantarovich Félix
Published: December 2023

Organ transplantation is the great advance in medicine of the 20th century. Progresses in anti- rejection therapy have led to a globally statistical increase in its frequency. However, it is important to call attention to the progressive of patients waiting lists, as well as the constant and sometimes its frequent mortality expecting for an organ that will not arrive, the so call “Organ Shortage”. This vital problem is an evident exponent of a social behaviour, that is not conclusively defined towards organ donation. This crucial paradox of the possibility of medically turning death into life, basically required by the donation of an organ, mainly from a deceased donor; without a doubt, facilitates this intention to analyse the causes of this social phenomenon, and the current or possible proposals to overcome this persistent global health crisis.
On the Problem of Determining the Density of the Metallic Phase of the Periodic Table Elements
Authors:   Geological Institute of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russia, Gorbatsevich FF
Published: December 2023

Based on the analysis of the relationship between the metal’s density and the parameters of atoms, a prediction was made of the density values of metal phase substances of the Periodic Table. The densities of substances such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine, and others in the metal phase can acquire high values comparable to the densities of metals. The predicted values of the metal phase density of substances can reduce the search for the necessary experimental parameters to obtain such a state.
Thermodynamic Field Theory
Authors:   Independent Researcher, USA, Guerra Sandro
Published: December 2023

The theory proposed here presents a straightforward concept that challenges the conventional understanding of heat. The current definition of heat describes it as the transfer of kinetic energy between the particles composing substances or from an energy source to an object. In other words, when we pour coffee into a coffee mug and the mug gets hot, it is allegedly because the particles in the coffee transfer their kinetic energy to the particles in the mug. This alleged transfer of kinetic energy happens at a microscopic scale so far removed from our capacity to observe that we can only analyse it by its statistical effects; but until recent years, there has been no experiment that could confirm or deny the validity of this conjecture. According to this classical model, heat should in principle be completely independent from gravity, but based on this assumption, the corrections of general relativity predict an increase in gravity as the temperature of an object increases. The core assertion of this theory is that heat is not adequately defined by the conventional notion; instead, it is a relativistic effect altering spacetime itself. According to this proposal, the mechanical changes in the motion of microscopic particles associated with temperature fluctuations really correspond to spacetime alterations. This implies that changes in heat are synonymous with alterations in spacetime dimensions. Therefore, when temperature increases and substances expand, we should observe the opposite of what is predicted by general relativity, we should see an increase in the rates of time and space, akin to a decrease in gravity. Conversely, heightened coldness implies decreased space and a dilation in time rate. This seemingly counterintuitive relationship between temperature and gravity may challenge conventional understanding, but unlike the current definition, this conjecture is supported by experimental evidence that will be presented on the experiment section.
Clean Energy Inventions
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Nevada, USA, Vesperman Gary
Published: December 2023

A portfolio of disruptive inventions has been accumulated after more than two decades of research and collaboration with numerous inventors, a few of whom are among the world’s most productive. These inventions are so radical that some may require tens of millions of dollars each to fully exploit. $1 billion would establish a comprehensive proactive clean energy inventions evaluation and development organization headquartered in Nevada. Divisions would include Board of Directors, Corporate Library, Consultants, Teaching Institute, Technical Evaluation and Advisory Board, and Incubator of Russian and Ukrainian Inventions.
Some Considerations on the Process of Interaction of a Gamma Quantum with a Gravitational Field
Authors:   Mathematician, Philadelphia, United States, Tsybin Aleksandr
Published: December 2023

The founder of Extragalactic Astronomy, Edwin Hubble, believed that the red shift of light is due to the Doppler effect. Hubble's well-known dependence is based precisely on this effect. But the red shift of light causes not only the Doppler effect, but also the process of increasing the distance to the light source.
PV Technologies: A Comparative Study of Dye-Sensitized, Organic, and Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors:   Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE), Gandhinagar, Gujarat Ramkrushna Paramhans Vidhya Sankul, Nr. Mahatma Mandir, KhRoad, Sector-15, Gandhinagar-382016-Gujarat, India, B Patel Dipika
Published: December 2023

The imminent depletion of conventional energy sources has motivated the advancement of renewable energy technologies. Third-generation photovoltaic technologies, such as dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), organic solar cells (OSCs), and perovskite solar cells (PSCs), are being developed as alternatives to silicon solar cells. These technologies have not yet reached the maturity required for large-scale commercialization. More research is required in order to improve the efficiency of these solar cells, while keeping their production costs to a minimum. In this study, a comparative assessment of Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), Organic solar cells (OSCs), and Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), is conducted. The comparative advantages and limitations of each of these photovoltaic technologies are assessed in terms of device efficiency, durability, fabrication, and performance and find the which solar cell is best among these three.
Neocartesian Worldview
Authors:   Department of physics, City of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, Russia, Semyonovich Dizhechko Boris
Published: December 2023

The Neo-Cartesian worldview generalizes modern physics. This worldview is based on Descartes’ identity of space and matter. According to this identity, space is matter, and matter is space, the fragments of which move relative to each other at a speed no greater than the speed of light. Explaining the equivalence of mass and energy by the existence of a flow of force on each corpuscle from the space of the Universe, the neo-Cartesian worldview creates a new paradigm in scientific knowledge aimed at overcoming the existing crisis in physics, namely at turning it into a unified theory that studies both micro- and macrophenomena.
Social perception from the point of view of the races
Authors: Kadim Algarrawi Marwa
Published: December 2023

This study explores (1) Measuring social perception (I am myself). (2) Measuring the social perception (the Arab). (3) Measuring the social perception (Russian). (4) Identifying the correlation between the Arab and Russian self in the social perception scale. For the purpose of statistical analysis of the items of the Philip Carter Personality Test to extract standard characteristics, the test was applied to a sample of (1, 00) male and female students who were selected using the cluster sampling method. Based on the results that were extracted according to the paragraph response theory, the researcher concluded the following: (1) The T-test for a sample and population showed that the research sample for (I am myself) was negative because the calculated T-value was less than the theoretical tabular value. The second goal: measuring social perception of each characteristic of (Arabic): The t-test for a sample and population showed that the research sample for (I am myself) was negative because the calculated t-value was less than the tabulated value.  The third goal: measuring the social perception of each characteristic of (Russian): The t-test for a sample and population in Table No. (10) Showed that the research sample for (I am myself) was negative because the calculated t-value was less than the tabulated value. Fourth goal: To identify the correlational relationship between (I myself, Arab, Russian) in the social perception scale. : By observing the results, it became clear that there is a (direct) and statistically significant relationship between (I am myself and the Arab, the Arab and the Russian, and I am myself and the Russian). This means that there is a convergent relationship in social perception for each of the three races.
Interpersonal Communication Skills of Doctors in Serving Patients: Case Study at Community Health Center X in Tangerang-Banten
Authors: Yulianto Yulianto
Published: December 2023

Interpersonal communication is very important for every doctor to develop with their patients because it can create improvements in the patient's psychological condition thereby speeding up their recovery. However, there are still many complaints from patients regarding the attitude of doctors who are less communicative and do not try to build good interactions with patients. This is a qualitative research with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews with patients at community health centers in Tangerang City. The results of the study showed that the interpersonal communication implemented by doctors at Community Health Center X in Tangerang City, Banten was not effective. This is proven by the need for improvements in attitudes of openness, empathy, supportiveness, positivity and equality.
Comprehensive Nutrition Counselling for People Living with HIV and AIDS in Lusaka District Zambia: Types and Impact
Authors: Malama Esther , Ndhlovu Daniel
Published: December 2023

Nutrition counselling is an integral component of healthcare for People Living with HIV (PLWHIV), aiming to enhance their overall well-being and manage the unique dietary challenges associated with HIV. This study explores the types and impact of nutrition counselling received by PLWHIV, shedding insight on the range of experiences among this population. The study used hermeneutic phenomenology study design and employed homogenous purposive sampling to select 25 adults aged 20 to 60. Semi- structured interview guide was used to collect narratives from PLWHIV enrolled in nutrition programs, providing insights into the counselling they received. The findings revealed that participants received two main types of nutrition counselling: group counselling and individual counselling. Group sessions covered topics such as balanced diets, food choices, and health screenings, and individual counselling tailored to individual nutritional status. This study emphasizes the importance of personalized care and tailored interventions to address the specific needs of PLWHIV and enhance the effectiveness of nutrition interventions. It underscores the need for consistent and individualized nutritional support to maintain health and manage HIV-related conditions. Further research is needed to explore the factors influencing the frequency of nutrition counselling and to identify strategies for addressing potential gaps in service delivery.
Comparison of 85th Percentile Operating Speed with different Median Segregation for Multilane Highways: A Case Study Kapar-Kuala Selangor
Authors: Sori Mohd Rhazef Che , Adnan Muhammad Akram , Hashim Wardati
Published: December 2023

This study was conducted to compare the 85th percentile operating speed with different median segregation for multilane highways at three locations which are road with physical median, road with marking road median (deterioration) and road with marking road median. The site survey for this roadway is located at Jalan Kapar-Kuala Selangor, Selangor which is a multilane highways and road design standard is R5. Site condition in this area is flat terrain. Laser meter detector was used to collect the spot speed data of the various vehicle classes at three different locations with three different median segregations. Linear regression and paired t-test analysis was employed using Minitab statistical software to identify the significant difference in speed at the different median segregations. The results revealed that there is significant difference in the vehicle speed at location 1 where the physical median is present where the speed is 90.81 km/hr. Meanwhile, at location 2 and location 3 there are no significant difference in the vehicle speed. The vehicle speeds at these locations are 85.59 km/hr and 103.3 km/hr respectively. This indicates that the present of the different median segregation at the location has influence on the vehicle speed. Therefore, it is suggested that physical median segregation should be present at the multilane highways to increase the safety of the road users.
The Death of Ivan Ilych: A Poignant Story of Psychological and Social Reality
Authors: Brinta Moyedun Zannat
Published: December 2023

Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Russia, the novella The Death of Ivan Ilych delves into the life and ultimate demise of the protagonist, Ivan Ilych. Leo Tolstoy skillfully presents the psychological aspects of Ivan Ilych’s existence with his intricate narrative style, thoughtful analysis, and true-to-life characterization. This paper attempts to find how Tolstoy explores the universal human struggle between external societal expectations and the internal desires of the individual through the protagonist of the novella. As the story progresses, we see how Ivan’s life, initially driven by social ambition and conformity, gradually erodes as he confronts the harsh reality of his forthcoming death. Besides, Tolstoy also exposes the hypocritical nature of societal norms and conventions, unmasking the shallowness and moral emptiness that underlie its seemingly respectable camouflage. For this research, the analytical research method has been followed. For materials, primary and secondary sources have been used. The findings of the paper indicate the existential crisis and the spiritual renewal of the title character. This is the first time attempt has been made by the author to find the social and psychological reality that dominated 19th-century Russian society. This paper has not been published in conference or seminar proceedings and journals.
A Critical Review of ‘Regional Variation in Suicide Rates in Sri Lanka Between 1955 and 2011: A Spatial and Temporal Analysis’
Authors: Weerasinghe W. M. M. K. , Thilakarathna K. A. A. N. , Wijesuriya M. W. A. D. N.
Published: December 2023

This paper hopes to review the article written by D.W. Knipe and et all (Knipe, Padmana than, Muthuwatta, Metcalfe & Gunnell, 2017) on ‘Regional variation in suicide rates in Sri Lanka between 1955 and 2011: a spatial and temporal analysis’ which discusses about the fluctuations in suicide rates in Sri Lanka between the years of 1955-2011. The article is written using both qualitative and quantitative methods and it puts emphasis on the co-relationship between the ease of access to pesticides and suicide rates. It uses secondary data to analyze and evaluate the suicide rates of the country with the intent of finding out the relationship between the ease of access to pesticides and its effects on the suicide rate in the country. The 1960s and 1970s showed a dramatic increase in the suicide rates and academics and health advocates at the time pointed to the introduction of highly hazardous pesticides as the culprit. Since all of the data that they have used stems from secondary and which are gathered from and up to the year 2011 one may not be able to have an understanding on impact of the civil conflict that the country faced for three decades on the suicides rates. Suicide rates in Sri Lanka are often calculated by using the Department of Police data, as it is collected nationally and many deaths by suicide occur in the community rather than in hospitals. The quality of the suicide data in Sri Lanka is unlikely to have changed over time, and there have been no research studies which have explicitly investigated whether there are cases of under-reporting in the police statistics. The most problematic issue regarding the article is that, from the outset the authors have not put any or much emphasis on why people commit suicide by using pesticides. It is in any even unsafe or unorthodox to assume that, just because of people having access to pesticides itself is a direct contributory factor for the fluctuations in suicide rates where one can never be blindfolded on other relative issues such as economical, sociological, political, cultural, ethnic and religious factors.
UMA GESTÃO PARTICIPATIVA EM AMBIENTES DIGITAIS NA EDUCAÇÃO CONTEMPORÂNEA
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Guimarães Araújo Carvalho Mirna , Roberta Picanço Pereira Marta , Vieira Granja Vivian , De Jesus Alves Eloisa , Aparecida dos Santos Leidiane
Published: December 2023

O mundo passou por momentos muito difíceis com o surgimento da Pandemia da “COVID-19”, sendo obrigado a aplicar conceitos tecnológicos na educação, onde diversos docentes e gestores não estavam preparados para lidar com esses recursos. Diante desse contexto, a edificação desse trabalho trata, em desígnio principal, de compreender o modo como a escola conseguiu suplantar todos os obstáculos de âmbito educacional, tendo em vista as dificuldades apresentadas com o surgimento do período pandêmico e as tomadas de atitudes advindas da gestão escolar e de seus profissionais, mediante o uso de estratégias capazes de driblar esses impasses, de modo que o processo de ensino-aprendizagem seguisse o seu trajeto sem interrupções e promovesse o desenvolvimento da Educação, mesmo perante o enfrentamento do vírus da COVID-19. Este trabalho utiliza uma abordagem de caráter teórico-bibliográfico na literatura em questão, para melhor compreender a postura da gestão escolar e da escola, como um todo, diante de tantos desafios enfrentados com a chegada dos ambientes digitais na educação contemporânea, bem como foram elaboradas as estratégias e os mecanismos pedagógicos para suprir as necessidades que por tanto tempo se tornaram um empecilho para a Educação e a sociedade.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO USO DAS MÍDIAS DIGITAIS NO ENSINO
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Vieira Granja Vivian , De Jesus Alves Eloisa , Guimarães Araújo Carvalho Mirna , Gonçalves do Amaral Alenizia , Maria de Jesus Oliveira Angela
Published: December 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo mostrar a importância do uso das mídias digitais no ensino. Para tanto, foi mostrada a sua influência na escola e a necessidade de uma boa preparação do corpo docente quando se busca uma educação de qualidade, tendo o aporte das mídias digitais e das ferramentas tecnológicas. Para abrir tal discussão, analisou-se o importante papel do educador, tendo-o como mediador no método de aprendizagem, compreendendo-se, ainda, as suas dificuldades quando busca usar díspares padrões de mídias, como também os benefícios provindos do uso dessas ferramentas em sala de aula. Assim, cita-se que a pesquisa aqui desenvolvida é de caráter bibliográfico e situou-se em uma abordagem qualitativa, por meio da qual pode-se alcançar o objetivo acima e ainda compreender um pouco mais acerca da temática aqui debatida. Por meio do estudo aqui empreendido, como também da análise concretizada, evidenciou-se a necessidade de haver um repensar acerca dos métodos formativos dos educadores, perante a inclusão das mídias digitais na escola, buscando-se, com isso, que eles possam se sentir mais encorajados a desenvolverem um trabalho educacional mais aberto e voltado às novas probabilidades de aprendizagens, agenciando-se, com isso, situações nas quais o protagonismo infantil se exiba profícuo perante todas as ações educacionais.
De Bloemkoolwijk: dwaallicht of bron van inspiratie
Authors: Blom Anita
Published: December 2023

Kunnen de bloemkoolwijken uit de jaren zeventig een voorbeeld zijn voor het oplossen van de huidige woningnood en de behoefte aan meer sociale cohesie in de buurt? Met het huidige tekort aan woonruimte en de daarmee samenhangende nadruk op kwantiteit dreigt een verschraling van de woningen en de woonomgeving. Dit lijkt op de eenvormige herhalingsbouw aan het eind van de jaren zestig. Als reactie op die soberheid en grootschaligheid van woonwijken, wilden jonge architecten de menselijke maat centraal stellen. Voor de nog steeds sterk groeiende bevolking werd in de Tweede Nota over de Ruimtelijke Ordening (1966) de groeikern bedacht: dorpen of kleine steden in de omgeving van de grote steden om de toenemende bevolking op te vangen. Om het karakter van deze kleine kernen te kunnen behouden lagen kleinschaligheid en laagbouw voor de hand. En dat is juist ook wat jonge gezinnen zochten. Voor deze groeikernen werd het concept van de bloemkoolwijken ontwikkeld, bestaande uit opeenvolgende woonerven. In de smalle en kronkelende straten waren de auto’s ‘te gast’ en was ruimte voor spel en ontmoeting. Verspringende voorgevels met een verschillende dakvormen gaven een levendig en gevarieerd beeld. Deze bij professionals niet gewaardeerde wijken zijn vaak nog steeds populair bij de bewoners. Tijd voor herwaardering voor dit woonconcept?
‘Samen doen wat samen kan’
Authors: Van Drenth Sanne
Published: December 2023

Centraal Wonen is een in de jaren zeventig ontstane woonvorm waarbij meerdere huishoudens verschillende gemeenschappelijke voorzieningen met elkaar delen binnen hetzelfde project. De wooncomplexen waren bedoeld voor een diverse bewonersgroep tot 250 bewoners en werden in de regel in nauwe samenspraak met bewoners ontworpen. De initiatiefnemers van Centraal Wonen geloofden dat deze woonvorm een oplossing bood voor maatschappelijke vraagstukken, zoals de achtergestelde positie van de vrouw, toenemende eenzaamheid en de eenzijdige woningvoorraad van eengezinswoningen en flats. Het alternatief van Centraal Wonen was om woningen fijnmazig te verweven met gemeenschappelijke voorzieningen in projecten, zodat op vrijwillige basis een hechte gemeenschap kon ontstaan. Tussen 1977 en 1991 zijn er naar schatting ruim zestig projecten gebouwd, waarna de woonvorm in de jaren negentig in de vergetelheid raakte.Centraal Wonen ontstond op het scharnierpunt van twee tijdperken, wat tot uiting komt in het concept en de verschijningsvorm. De ideologische inslag sloot naadloos aan op de emancipatoire en maatschappijkritische bewegingen van de vroege jaren zeventig, terwijl het grootste gedeelte van de projecten pas tot stand kwam in de verzakelijkte jaren tachtig. Centraal Wonen bevatte elementen van beide fasen: enerzijds ‘samen doen wat samen kan’, maar de onafhankelijkheid van het individu mocht daar niet aan ten koste gaan. Het allereerste project, de Wandelmeent, past geheel binnen de kleinschaligheidsbeweging, waarin ontwerpers zochten naar de essentie van een herkenbare en huiselijke woonomgeving met een gevarieerd straatbeeld. Veruit de meeste projecten kwamen tot stand in de jaren tachtig, waarin zich de tekens van verschraling in de verschijningsvorm voordeden. Bovendien berustte het ontwerp van Centraal Wonen-projecten voor een groot deel op de trends in de vakgemeenschap en de keuzes van de architect, en minder op de uitkomsten van inspraak en gemeenschappelijkheid.  De werkelijke inventiviteit en kwaliteit van Centraal Wonen bevonden zich dan ook niet in de afzonderlijke onderdelen van inspraakprocedures, het ontwerp en de woningplattegrond, maar in het samenbrengen van zorg op alle onderdelen binnen één project, waarbij de gezamenlijke visie op het wonen leidend was. Hoewel Centraal Wonen maar een kort leven beschoren leek, staan gemeenschappelijke en alternatieve woonvormen sinds enkele jaren weer in de belangstelling. De leuze ‘samen doen wat samen kan’ lijkt in de huidige tijd zijn weerklank te vinden. De projecten zijn een waardevolle bron voor nieuwe gemeenschappelijke woonprojecten, die niet mag worden vergeten.
Beperkte kansen op een zorgeloze oude dag
Authors: Colenbrander Bernard
Published: December 2023

Gebouwen die na omstreeks 1965 zijn opgeleverd, hebben niet zomaar een goede kans om oud te worden, hoe robuust ze soms ook zijn. Ieder gebouw kan namelijk kapot, ongeacht leeftijd, bouwkundige toestand of architectonische kwaliteit. Zodra het idee postvat dat een gebouw in de weg staat, is de kans dat het plat gaat aanzienlijk. Dat is des te meer het geval als het gebouw zijn oorspronkelijke functie verloren heeft en boekhoudkundig is afgeschreven. In dit essayistische artikel wordt de stelling betrokken dat de functionalistische fixatie op doelmatigheid ook heeft doorgewerkt in de omgang met bestaande gebouwen en de intellectuele reflectie daarop. Zo maakt het welbekende schema van Stewart Brand onderscheid tussen de diverse materiële lagen van een gebouw, die ieder voor zich een verschillende houdbaarheid in de tijd zouden hebben. Dat wil echter in de praktijk niet zeggen dat die houdbaarheid ook gerespecteerd wordt: lang niet altijd wordt over een gebouw in redelijkheid beschikt, laat staan dat recht zou worden gedaan aan de materiële levensduur van de verschillende lagen van een gebouw. Desondanks kan aan Aldo Rossi’s vermaarde betoog omtrent de ‘permanenties’ van culturele waarde  van de stad nog steeds gevolg worden gegeven, voor wie aan de stad als cultureel project gehecht is geraakt. Het levensduurprobleem van architectuur uit de meer recente tijd wordt nog aangescherpt doordat gebouwen meer en meer als een neutrale voorziening, oftewel een commodity, worden aangemerkt. Daarmee kan naar believen worden gemanipuleerd, zonder dat de eventuele architectonische verdiensten daarbij in het oog worden gehouden. Twee hooggewaardeerde gebouwen van architect Herman Hertzberger ondervinden in de afgelopen jaren de strijd om het bestaan aan den lijve: het kantoor voor Centraal Beheer in Apeldoorn (1968-1972) en het Ministerie van Sociale Zaken in Den Haag (1979-1990). Beide gebouwen werden functioneel elastisch ontworpen. Dat maakte echter niet dat ze bestand zijn gebleken tegen de grilligheid van de onroerendgoedmarkt: het voortbestaan van beide gebouwen staat in 2023 op het spel. Paradoxaal genoeg is de tweede in dit artikel gepresenteerde casus hoopvoller, terwijl het nota bene een gebouw betreft dat allerminst als aanpasbaar ontworpen werd. Het is het kantoor van het drinkwaterbedrijf Kralingen in Rotterdam (1973-1979) van Wim Quist. Leidde het aanvankelijke idee voor de aanpassing van dit gebouw tot conflict, door bemiddeling kwam naderhand een architectonisch overtuigende oplossing beschikbaar die aanvaardbaar was voor alle betrokken partijen, inclusief de oorspronkelijke architect.
Waardebepaling van jong erfgoed (1970-2000)
Authors: Parein Marylise , Wouters Ine , Van de Voorde Stephanie
Published: December 2023

Sinds enkele jaren groeit de interesse voor jong erfgoed. Daarmee groeit ook de behoefte aan een wetenschappelijk onderbouwd kader om hiermee om te gaan. Dit artikel gaat in op de eigenheid van ‘jong erfgoed’, de waardebepaling ervan en de kennis die daarvoor nodig is.De term ‘jong erfgoed’ is niet eenvoudig te definiëren, omdat de minimale historische afstand om een gebouw te waarderen of als erfgoed te beschermen van land ot land verschilt. Belangrijker dan een exacte afbakening is het vergroten van het bewustzijn en betere erkenning van de bijzondere eigenschappen van dit erfgoed. Eén van de eigenschappen die aantoont dat het niet alleen relevant maar ook noodzakelijk is om binnen het bredere erfgoedveld bijzondere aandacht te besteden aan jong erfgoed, is materialiteit. Hiermee worden niet louter de toegepaste bouwmaterialen en -technieken aangeduid, maar ook de positionering ten opzichte van de bredere (bouw)cultuur waarin het gebouw is verankerd. De laatste decennia van de twintigste eeuw worden immers gekenmerkt door een eigen materialiteit, die ook meegenomen dient te worden in de waardebepaling.Om na te gaan hoe materialiteit geïmplementeerd kan worden in actuele waardebepalingsmethodes, wordt gekeken naar de methode die sinds 2021 in het Brussels-Hoofdstedelijk Gewest wordt gehanteerd voor het opstellen van de Inventaris van het Bouwkundig Erfgoed. Deze methode gaat uit van tien erfgoedwaarden en zes erfgoedcriteria. Elk van die waarden en criteria wordt niet strikt afgebakend maar beschreven, om zo ruimte voor interpretatie te laten. Bovendien worden de waarden niet afzonderlijk behandeld, maar wordt gestreefd naar een geïntegreerde benadering waarbij verschillende waarden en criteria elkaar kunnen ondersteunen en versterken. Dit biedt mogelijkheden om de specificiteit van jong erfgoed te erkennen en het belang van materialiteit hierin te benadrukken.De Brusselse waardebepalingsmethode wordt vervolgens toegepast op twee casussen, met bijzondere aandacht voor de materialiteit hiervan: het A.S.L.K. appartementsgebouw (architect Philippe Samyn, Brussel, 1985-1986) en het grootschalig huisvestingsproject ‘De Drevekens’ (ontwerpbureau AUSIA, Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, 1975-1977). De eerste casus demonstreert dat een juiste inschatting van de technische waarde vereist dat de toegepaste materialen beoordeeld worden binnen de bredere bouwcultuur. De tweede casus illustreert dat materialen zonder bijzondere technische waarde toch een belangrijke rol kunnen spelen bij andere erfgoedwaarden. Beide casussen tonen de meerwaarde van een geïntegreerde benadering van erfgoedwaarden en het belang van materialiteit bij de erkenning van jong erfgoed. Een belangrijke uitdaging hierbij is het verkrijgen van diepgaand inzicht in de materialiteit om te komen tot een juiste en specifieke interpretatie van de erfgoedwaarden en -criteria.
Utrecht bouwt 1945-1975 | Post 65 - Een turbulente tijd | Experimentele woningbouw in Nederland 1968-1980
Authors: Van Thoor Marie-Thérèse
Published: December 2023

Bespreking van de boeken van:

Arjan den Boer, Bettina van Santen en Ronald WillemsenUtrecht bouwt 1945-1975

Judith van Hoogdalem en Botine KoopmansPost 65 – een turbulente tijdArchitectuur en stedenbouw in Den Haag 1965-1995

Marcel Barzilay, Ruben Ferwerda en Anita BlomExperimentele woningbouw in Nederland 1968-198064 gerealiseerde woonbeloften
BRUUT
Authors: Galema Wijnand
Published: December 2023

Bespreking van een boek van Arjan den Boer, Bart van Hoek, Martijn Haan, Martjan Kuit en Teun Meurs
Smart Security Using QR-Code System
Authors: Tanavi Bachewar  , Amena Begum  , Tahseen Ali
Published: December 2023

In today’s world, security has become very important and it is must in any field like organization, educational institutes, hospitals and so on. In recent studies, it is found that QR code system has been arising to make payments, to access Wi-fi, to get course’s information and so on. QR code is 2D type of barcode that stores data and can be retrieved by scanning device or scanning application. Overall, this paper aims to provide a secure and convenient way to check when an individual will enter or leave the premises in an organization, educational institutes, hospital and so on.
Analisis Faktor Pendorong Peningkatan Kinerja Guru SMK Muhammadiyah Lasem
Authors: Nurghani M. Auliya , Ilhami Susanti  Dwi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk membuktikan korelasi antara gaya kepemimpinan, kepuasan kerja dan komitmen organisasi terhadap kinerja guru yang ada di SMK Muhammadiyah Lasem. Keseluruhan guru yang mengajar di SMK Muhammadiyah Lasem yang berjumlah 30 guru merupakan populasi penelitian. Metode pengambilan sampel yang dipilih dalam penelitian yang dilakukan adalah mengacu pada teknik sampel jenuh. Sampel pada penelitian yang telah dilakukan yakni keseluruhan guru SMK Muhammadiyah Lasem yang berjumlah 30 guru. Analisis regresi linier berganda menjadi teknik analisis yang diterapkan pada penelitian. Kuesioner menjadi teknik pengumpulan data yang dipilih oleh peneliti yang disebarkan kepada 30 guru. Temuan penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan dan kepuasan kerja berkorelasi secara positif tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja guru. Sedangkan komitmen organisasi berkorelasi secara positif signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Mengacu pada pengujian determinasi diperoleh besaran nilai Adjusted R Square adalah 0.829. Hal ini menegaskan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan, kepuasan kerja dan komitmen organisasi dapat menjelaskan terhadap kinerja guru sebesar 82.9%, sedangkan sisanya yakni senilai 17.1% kinerja guru dipengaruhi atau dijelaskan di luar model yang diajukan pada penelitian ini.
E-Commerce Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Online Business Opportunities
Authors: Goni Kuwata Muhammed
Published: December 2023

This study investigates how the e-commerce entrepreneurial climate is changing and offers a full examination of the opportunities and challenges facing online enterprises. It's crucial to have a solid understanding of e-commerce entrepreneurship in this era of fast digital development. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of e-commerce entrepreneurship by tracing its historical development, outlining the theoretical underpinnings, analyzing different online business models, and looking at the complex factors that influence success in this quickly changing digital environment. Ecommerce is very promising, but it also poses several difficulties for business owners. Even though the topic has seen a lot of study, there is still a research gap. There is a shortage of qualitative study on the inventive strategies, multidisciplinary connections, and dynamic character of e-commerce companies. This study undertakes a thorough examination of related literature, including case studies, questionnaires, and comparative analyses, using a qualitative research technique. A sound conceptual framework is developed via thorough research and the synthesis of data from many sources. This study identifies and addresses a gap in the literature on e-commerce entrepreneurship studies by offering a thorough analysis of this difficult topic. It encourages interdisciplinary thinking and gives lawmakers and business leaders strategic guidance. Given the historical context, theoretical foundations, business models, and success criteria, the research's findings provide important understandings into the intricacies of e-commerce entrepreneurship. For e-commerce business owners and legislators, strategic advice are provided, with an emphasis on the value of innovation, flexibility, trust-building, and cross-disciplinary cooperation. In conclusion, this study fills a research need, provides direction for future initiatives in this transformational digital space, and acts as a compass for navigating the shifting environment of e-commerce entrepreneurship.
Marketing Multimedia and Applications: Engaging Audiences with Innovative Digital Strategies
Authors: Goni Kuwata Muhammed
Published: December 2023

This study dives into the domain of marketing multimedia and applications, with an accentuation on creative digital methods and their influence on audience engagement in the digital era. The exploration intends to examine the historical evolution, theoretical underpinnings, and pragmatic consequences of marketing multimedia and applications inside and out. The serious issues examined are audience engagement challenges and the need for novel digital procedures in current marketing. The study gives an exhaustive outline of marketing multimedia and applications by utilizing subjective exploration methodologies, for example, a literature review, case studies, interviews with marketing professionals, and content investigation of multimedia campaigns. It integrates subjective insights into marketing, which is fundamentally quantitative. This study addresses a vacuum in the literature by offering a comprehensive understanding of marketing multimedia and applications, bringing subjective insights to a mostly quantitative position. The findings feature the significance of multimedia in emotional and mental audience engagement. Gamification, vivid technologies, and great content are basic achievement components for new methods. Marketing practitioners ought to utilize story, focus on content quality, apply gamification includes, and investigate vivid innovation. Technique formulation ought to be directed by ethical concerns and cross-cultural awareness. Finally, this study adds subjective insights to the marketing profession by emphasizing the significance of multimedia and new digital strategies in engaging current consumers. Marketers might fabricate long-term relationships with their ideal interest groups by implementing these methods while adhering to ethical standards.
Leveraging Management Information Systems for E-Commerce Success: An Entrepreneurial Perspective Technology
Authors: Goni Kuwata Muhammed
Published: December 2023

This study paper investigates, from an entrepreneurial perspective, how Management Information Systems (MIS) contribute to the success of e-commerce. This study's primary goal was to learn more about and comprehend the role that MIS played in e-commerce businesses' success. Utilizing a conceptual approach, the study reviewed the body of research on MIS and e-commerce entrepreneurship to create a framework for comprehending MIS's involvement in e-commerce success. The framework lists the main advantages of MIS for e-commerce business owners along with the difficulties they encounter while implementing MIS solutions. The main conclusions of the study demonstrate how important MIS is to e-commerce enterprise success.A competitive advantage in the market can be gained by e-commerce entrepreneurs through good MIS integration and deployment, which enhances operational performance and strategic decision-making. The results of the study have significant ramifications for owners of e-commerce businesses. Entrepreneurs in e-commerce should give serious thought to their own requirements while developing and deploying MIS systems. By making training and support investments, forming partnerships with MIS providers, and utilizing cloud-based solutions, they can get past the obstacles associated with MIS adoption.