bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Usability Testing Pada APPFIN Menggunakan Metode System Usability Scale Studi Kasus PT. Maja Kerta Wang
Authors: Budiman Budiman , Rakhman Alamsyah Rd. Yadi , Fauzi Ramadhan Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Ensuring a positive user experience is essential for the success of usability testing and meeting user expectations in system development. In this study, the System Usability Scale method is employed for usability testing, utilizing a questionnaire to assess acceptance, grading, and ratings. The research involves end users of the APPFIN application across all branches and head offices, with twenty-nine respondents achieving a notably favorable acceptance rate. The System Usability Scale score of 82 places APPFIN in the "GOOD" category with a B grade, indicating a reasonably high level of user satisfaction. The majority of respondents expressed contentment with their experience using APPFIN, reflecting a positive reception and acceptance among users.
Pengujian Perangkat Lunak Metode Black Box Pada Aplikasi Sistem Pakar Pola Latihan dan Asupan Makanan
Authors: Setiana Elia , Ramadhan Muhammad Rizki , Budiman  , R. Yadi Rakhman A4
Published: January 2024

Software testing is an important part of expert system application development. This software testing aims to ensure optimal performance and functionality of this application, where the application must be able to run according to a previously created design and application testing must ensure that the program is free from errors.

The testing methodology includes a series of steps designed to identify potential bugs, ensure proper integration between components, and verify that the application meets functional and non-functional requirements. Testing is carried out using various functional testing scenarios.

Test results show that this application is able to provide accurate and relevant solutions in the context of exercise patterns to achieve the desired body goals. Additionally, application performance is tested to ensure fast response and good user experience, even under high load conditions. The findings from this test provide confidence that the "Exercise Pattern and Food Intake Expert System"  is ready for use by end users.
Analisis Manajemen Layanan Penerimaan Siswa Baru Menggunakan Framework ITIL Versi 3 Pada Domain Service Design di SMA Negeri 22 Palembang
Authors: Berlianti Akbar Marutha , Sutabri Tata
Published: January 2024

This research aims to analyze and evaluate the management of new student admission services at SMA Negeri 22 Palembang using the ITIL Version 3 Framework in the Service Design domain. The problems of this research are that there is no connection between the school website and the PPDB Online application owned by the government, and there is a decrease in bandwidth when using the application together when registration is carried out for new students. This research uses a qualitative method by collecting data techniques through interviews, observation, and analysis. The results showed that the application of ITIL in the management of new student admission services can improve the efficiency and quality of services ensuring the fulfillment of the needs of prospective students and parents, as well as strengthening the relationship between schools and communities around Talang Kelapa Palembang. The conclusion of this research is that the use of ITIL in the management of new student admission services at SMA Negeri 22 Palembang can provide benefits for SMA Negeri 22 Palembang to improve services for new student admissions, and it has a positive impact on the community's view of SMA Negeri 22 Palembang.
Analisis Pengujian Sensitivitas Penggunaan Metode Pengambilan Keputusan Profile Matching, Topsis Dan Moora Dalam Menentukan Karyawan Terbaik
Authors: Dimasqi Ramadhani  , Galandaru Swalaganata
Published: January 2024

Hampir semua perusahaan besar menciptakan sebuah sistem seleksi karyawan yang kompetitif untuk memilih dan memberi penghargaan kepada karyawan terbaiknya guna meningkatkan kinerja produktivitas, dan motivasi karyawan. Namun sayangnya, ada banyak faktor yang menyebabkan timbulnya masalah dalam pengambilan keputusan, seperti faktor diskriminasi, subjektifitas informasi yang dominan, dll. Untuk itulah dibentuk sebuah metode sistem pengambilan keputusan, akan tetapi semakin majunya perkembangan zaman, maka semakin kompleks juga perkembangan dari metode pengambilan keputusan yang telah ditemukan, hal ini akhirnya menjadi sebuah tantangan tersendiri untuk memilih metode mana yang lebih akurat untuk digunakan dalam pengambilan keputusan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk membandingkan metode Profile Matching, TOPSIS, dan MOORA untuk mengetahui nilai keakuratannya dengan melakukan pengujian sensitivitas. Dari hasil percobaan didapatkan untuk metode Profile Matching memiliki hasil tertinggi A6 dengan nilai preferensi sebesar 4,72, disisi lain untuk metode Topsis didapatkan hasil tertinggi A3 dengan nilai preferensi 2,97, dan metode Moora dengan hasil tertingginya yaitu A2 dengan nilai preferensi 18,92. Jika didasarkan dengan menggunakan pengujian sensitivitas metode Topsis merupakan metode yang lebih baik yang menghasilkan 2 nilai terendah dari 3 pengujian sensitivitas, dengan nilai sebesar 0,51 untuk sensitivitas 1 dan 1,91 untuk sensitivitas 3.
Perspectives Regarding Methodological Considerations and Challenges of Conducting Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) in Nursing Research
Authors: Alrida Nour Ali , Ababneh Amal Mohammad Tayseer , Al-Zu'bi Basheer Mahmoud
Published: January 2024

Randomised Control Trials (RCT) serve as the gold standard in research design, offering valuable insights into evaluating the impact of nursing interventions on patient health outcomes. This paper explores the methodological considerations and challenges inherent in designing and conducting RCTs within the nursing context. The inclusion criteria involved a thorough search across reputable databases, including CEINAHL, EBSCO, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library, spanning any period due to the scarcity of relevant material. Articles were selected based on their alignment with key considerations such as randomisation, blinding, sample size calculations, outcome measures, and ethical aspects. Data extraction involved findings related to methodological considerations and challenges faced by nurse researchers in RCT design and implementation. Various challenges arise when applying these considerations due to the nature of nursing interventions and ethical concerns. Proposed solutions include comprehensive informed consent, mixed-methods approaches, and the cluster-randomization process. This paper underscores the role of nurse researchers in overcoming challenges and fostering evidence-based practice. Integrating robust methodological strategies and ethical considerations ensures the validity and reliability of nursing RCTs, contributing to improved patient care.
Źródła ekumenicznego powołania Yves Congara
Authors: Pielka Pawel
Published: January 2024

Autor artykułu ukazuje wątki inspirujące ekumeniczne powołanie jednego z głównych autorów teologii katolickiej zajmujących się problematyką ekumenizmu, Yves Marie Congara (1905-1984). Przedstawienie tego kontekstu pozwala uchwycić okoliczności powstania dzieła pozostającego kamieniem milowym katolickiej refleksji w tejże materii: Chrétiens désunis. Principes d’un «œcuménisme» catholique, (1937) oraz zarys późniejszej ewolucji poglądów jego autora.
The article shows the threads inspiring the ecumenical vocation of one of the basic authors of Catholic theology dealing with the issues of ecumenism, Yves Congar (1904–1995). Presenting this context allows us to capture the circumstances of the creation of the work that is a milestone in Catholic reflection on this matter: Chrétiens désunis. Principes d'un «œcuménisme» catholique (1937) and an outline of the later evolution of its author's views.
Die Wiederentdeckung der Bedeutung der Gebetsformel per Christum durch Josef Andreas Jungmann
Authors: Worbs Marcin
Published: January 2024

The per Christum – “through Christ” – prayer formula, already authenticated in the New Testament, was part of the common liturgical heritage of all Christians until the 4th century. The genesis and meaning of this formula, which expresses Christ’s mediation in liturgical prayer, were thoroughly scrutinized both in historical and theological terms by J.A. Jungmann. The contribution of this scientist to the rediscovery of the role of the per Christum formula is the subject of this article. At the outset it discusses some of Jungmann’s insightful historical research results, and then presents his theological interpretations of the formula. The last part is an attempt to evaluate Jungmann’s research achievements.
Już w Nowym Testamencie poświadczona modlitewna formuła per Christum – „przez Chrystusa” do IV w. należała do wspólnego dziedzictwa liturgicznego wszystkich chrześcijan. Geneza i znaczenie tej wyrażającej pośrednictwo Chrystusa w liturgicznej modlitwie formuły zostały gruntownie przebadane zarówno w aspekcie historycznym, jak i teologicznym przez J.A. Jungmanna. Wkład tego uczonego w ponowne odkrycie roli formuły per Christum jest przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu. Najpierw omówiono w nim niektóre wyniki wnikliwych badań historycznych przeprowadzonych przez Jungmanna, a następnie przedstawiono jego teologiczne interpretacje formuły. W ostatniej części została podjęta próba oceny badawczych dokonań Jungmanna.
Grzech, wina i przebaczenie. Refleksje na podstawie stanowiska Kościoła Ewangelickiego w Niemczech (EKD)
Authors: Podzielny Janusz
Published: January 2024

Czym jest grzech, wina i przebaczenie? Te kwestie zostały poruszone w opublikowanym w 2020 r. dokumencie Kościoła Ewangelickiego w Niemczech z perspektywy protestanckiej antropologii. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest podjęcie refleksji wokół najważniejszych idei tego dokumentu EKD, jakie wyznaczają jego poszczególne części: (1) grzech oraz fenomen grzeszenia; (2) zagubiony człowiek i odpowiedź Biblii; (3) miejsca doświadczenia winy, przebaczenia oraz pojednania. Refleksje te dotykają niewątpliwie podstawowego przesłania Reformacji, jakim jest usprawiedliwienie grzesznika. Wiele z tych przemyśleń może być bardzo pouczające w kontekście toczących się obecnie dyskusji na temat przebaczenia i pojednania między narodami, kwestii winy czy odpowiedzialności za nią, albowiem – jak trafnie zauważają autorzy analizowanego dokumentu – żadna dziedzina ludzkiego życia nie jest wolna od doświadczeń związanych z winą i grzechem. Przebaczenie zaś nie powoduje cofnięcia grzechu, ale umożliwia tak bardzo potrzebny dziś światu nowy początek.
What is sin, guilt and forgiveness? These questions are dealt with in statement of the Evangelical Church in Germany from the perspective of Protestant anthropology published in 2020. The aim of this paper is to reflect on the most important ideas of this EKD document, which are determined by its different parts: (1) Sin and the phenomenon of sinning; (2) The lost man and the Bible’s answer; (3) Places to experience guilt, forgiveness and reconciliation. These reflections certainly touch the fundamental message of the Reformation, which is the justification of the sinner. Many of these considerations can be very enlightening in the context of ongoing discussions about forgiveness and reconciliation between nations, the question of guilt and responsibility for it. As the authors of the analysed document aptly point out, no area of human life is free of experiences with guilt and sin. Forgiveness does not make sin undone, but it does make new beginning possible, that the world needs so much today.
Misja Kościoła w ujęciu kardynała Kurta Kocha. Kościół w dialogu ekumenicznym
Authors: Kijas Zdzisław J.
Published: January 2024

Kard. Kurt Koch od 1 lipca 2010 r. pełni obowiązki przewodniczącego Papieskiej Rady ds. Popierania Jedności Chrześcijan (obecnie: Dykasterii ds. Popierania Jedności Chrześcijan) i jednocześnie przewodniczącego Komisji ds. Kontaktów Religijnych z Judaizmem. Obowiązki administracyjne nie zubożyły i nie pomniejszyły jego refleksji naukowej. Jego myśl jest w wielu aspektach oryginalna i klarowana. Odnosi się z szacunkiem do tradycji, ale równie mocno oddycha problemami współczesności. W centrum jego rozważań jest tajemnica Kościoła i jego powołania do promowania jedności wśród świadków Chrystusa. Jest bowiem przekonany, że chrześcijanie są dzisiaj prześladowani nie dlatego, że są katolikami czy prawosławnymi, protestantami czy zielonoświątkowcami, ale dlatego, że są chrześcijanami. Niniejszy tekst prezentuje postać i kilka spojrzeń na jego eklezjologię w wymiarze ekumenicznym.
Cardinal Kurt Koch has been serving as president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (now: Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity) since July 1, 2010 and at the same time as president of the Commission for Religious Relations with Judaism. Administrative duties have not impoverished or diminished his theological reflection. His thought is in many ways original and lucid. He refers with respect to tradition, but he breathes equally strongly the problems of the present. At the center of his reflections is the mystery of the Church and its vocation to promote unity among the witnesses of Christ. He is convinced that Christians are persecuted today not because they are Catholics or Orthodox, Protestants or Pentecostals, but because they are Christians. This text presents the figure and some views on his ecclesiology in the ecumenical dimension.
(Um)welt-Ethos. Creation, ecology and environment in ecumenical perspective
Authors: Blanco-Sarto Pablo
Published: January 2024

Christianity is sometimes considered as guilty of the ecological miscare throughout history. The words ‘economy’, ‘ecology’ and ‘ecumenism’ come from the same word (oikos – house) and remain very close in their respective developments. But Welt-ethos must be preceded by a Welt-logos and by an Um-welt-logos, that means that Nature has her own voice in our relationship with the Planet. This is a counter-intuitive principle in the history of Christianity, whose position has been sometimes ambiguous. An historical approach can help us to understand better these abstract ideas as incarnated in the present moment. This ecumenical and ecological spirituality is lived not only by monks and friars, but also by all believers in Christ, and the theology of creation is an ecumenical meeting-point between all Christians. In this study we will follow here a biblical, historical, ecumenical and comparative methodology, for understanding how was lived this issue in the Christianity, and how must be lived in the future.
Vivência da internação hospitalar em idosos com Covid-19
Authors: Giron Maria Eduarda Vieira Soares , Cavalaro Jessika de Oliveira , Marques Francielle Renata Danielli Martins , Gallo Adriana Martins , Baccon Wanessa Cristina , Santos Giovana Alves , Dias Lashayane Eohanne , Salci Maria Aparecida , Carreira Lígia
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Compreender a vivência da internação hospitalar em idosos com Covid-19. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo, de caráter exploratório, com 28 participantes selecionados a partir da linha de base da coorte Paraná/UEM Covid-19, durante o primeiro ano da pandemia em 2020. Foram feitas entrevistas guiadas por um roteiro semiestruturado, realizadas no período de fevereiro a julho de 2022.  A coleta e análise de dados ocorreram de forma concomitante e foram utilizadas as técnicas analíticas codificação inicial e focalizada conforme proposto por Kathy Charmaz, e apoiada pelo software MAXQDA® 2022. Resultados: Os dados foram apresentados em quatro categorias: sentimentos durante a hospitalização; vivências na internação; satisfação com o serviço; e estratégias de enfrentamento durante e após internação. Conclusão: Sentimentos de incertezas sobre o sucesso do tratamento e o medo pela gravidade da doença foram capazes de revelar a satisfação com o suporte oferecido pela equipe de saúde, com destaque para a postura acolhedora e humanizada da enfermagem.
Neuroprotection strategies in traumatic brain injury: Studying the effectiveness of different clinical approaches
Authors: Buccilli Barbara , Alan Albert , Baha’ Aljeradat , Shahzad Akmal , Almealawy Yasser , Chisvo Nathan Simbarashe , Ennabe Michelle , Weinand Martin
Published: January 2024

Background:

This review delves into clinical strategies aimed at addressing the complexities of traumatic brain injury (TBI), specifically focusing on pharmaceutical interventions and stem cell therapies as potential avenues for enhancing TBI outcomes.

Methods:

A thorough review of clinical strategies for TBI management, encompassing pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical interventions, was performed. PubMed, MEDLINE and clinical trial databases were searched to identify relevant studies and clinical trials. Inclusion criteria consisted of studies involving pharmaceutical agents and other clinical approaches (i.e., stem cell therapies) targeting neuroinflammation, excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neurodegeneration in TBI. Data from clinical trials and ongoing research initiatives were analyzed to assess the current status and potential of these clinical approaches.

Results:

Many trials have been conducted to face the challenge that is TBI. These interventions are designed to target critical aspects of secondary brain injury, encompassing neuroinflammation, excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neurodegeneration. Despite this, there is no panacea or definitive remedy for this condition. Combining therapies in a patient-tailored approach seems to be our best chance to improve these patients’ outcomes, but systematic protocols are needed.

Conclusion:

Clinical strategies represent dynamic and continually evolving pathways in TBI management. This review provides an extensive overview of the existing landscape of clinical approaches and promising new studies and outlines their influence on patient outcomes. By highlighting challenges and presenting opportunities, it contributes to the ongoing mission to advance clinical care for individuals impacted by TBI.
Clinical significance of cerebrospinal fluid presepsin as adjunctive biomarker for postneurosurgical meningitis: A single-center prospective observational study
Authors: Takemoto Kiyoshi , Yamamoto Tomonori , Hashimoto Hiroyuki , Matsuyama Takeshi , Atagi Kazuaki
Published: January 2024

Background:

Postneurosurgical meningitis (PNM) is a serious complication in neurocritical care patients, leading to clinical deterioration and worsening outcomes. Accurate diagnosis of PNM is often difficult due to the lack of definitive diagnostic criteria. This study investigates the potential utility of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) presepsin (PSP), blood PSP, and the CSF/blood PSP ratio as adjunctive biomarkers for the diagnosis of PNM.

Methods:

We conducted a single-center prospective observational study at Nara Prefecture General Medical Center in Nara, Japan, from April 2020 to March 2022. The postoperative neurosurgical patients with suspected PNM were included in the study and divided into PNM and non-PNM groups. We evaluated the sensitivity, specificity, area under curves (AUCs), positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) for the diagnosis of PNM with CSF PSP, blood PSP, and CSF/blood PSP ratio compared in the two groups.

Results:

We screened 241 consecutive patients with postoperative neurosurgery. Diagnosis of PNM was suspected in 27 patients, and the clinical diagnosis was confirmed in nine patients. The results of CSF PSP (cutoff: 736 pg/mL) for the diagnosis of PNM were sensitivity 89%, specificity 78%, PPV 67%, NPV 93%, AUC 0.81 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.60–1.00), blood PSP (cut-off: 264 pg/mL) was 56%, 78%, 56%, and 78%, 0.65 (95% CI, 0.42–0.88), and those of CSF/blood PSP ratio (cutoff: 3.45) was 89%, 67%, 57%, and 92%, 0.83 (95% CI, 0.65–1.00).

Conclusion:

Elevated CSF PSP and CSF/blood PSP ratio may be associated with PNM and could serve as valuable adjunctive biomarkers for improving diagnostic accuracy.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ОЦЕНКА ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ КОКОНОВ ТУТОВОГО ШЕЛКОПРЯДА, РАЗВЕДЕННЫХ В АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННЫХ УСТРОЙСТВАХ
Authors: Рузиев А.Х. , Жумагулов К.А.
Published: January 2024

В данной статье в результатах исследований приведены контроль гигротермического режима в червоводне в современных автоматизированных установках для получения высококачественного шелкового сырья и технологические показатели кокона, сравнение с традиционным методом измерения температуры и влажности червоводен, приведена разница средняя масса кокона 0,13 г, шелконосность в 2,25%.
СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ВЫЗОВЫ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОМУ ВЫСШЕМУ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОМУ ОБРАЗОВАНИЮ РФ И СТРАН ЦАР
Authors: Воробьев А.Е. , Воробьев К.А.
Published: January 2024

Статья рассматривает современные вызовы, с которыми сталкиваются высшие учебные заведения в Российской Федерации и странах Центральной Азии (ЦАР) в области национального высшего профессионального образования. Авторы анализируют текущие тенденции и проблемы, а также предлагают решения для эффективного преодоления этих вызовов. Авторами обозначены главные проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются университеты в современном мире. Она предлагает стратегии и рекомендации для преодоления этих вызовов, таких как обновление образовательных программ, повышение качества образования, налаживание сотрудничества и развитие межкультурных компетенций.
ВУЗЫ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНО-АЗИАТСКОГО РЕГИОНА В ПРОЦЕССАХ ИНТЕРНАЦИОНАЛИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Кожогулов К.Ч. , Воробьев А.Е. , Воробьев К.А.
Published: January 2024

В статье исследована роль высших учебных заведений в странах Центральной Азии в процессах глобализации и международной интеграции. Авторы анализируют текущее состояние и вызовы, с которыми сталкиваются вузы в регионе при стремлении к интернационализации, затрагивают вызовы, стоящие перед вузами Центральной Азии в процессе интернационализации, такие как языковой барьер, нехватка финансирования и необходимость согласования с национальными образовательными системами. Авторы предлагают решения и рекомендации для успешной реализации интернационализации, включая улучшение языковой подготовки, привлечение грантового финансирования и разработку стратегий сотрудничества с международными партнерами.
МАГНИТНЫЕ ДИСПЕРСНЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ ДЛЯ ЗАПИСИ И ХРАНЕНИЯ ИНФОРМАЦИИ
Authors: Байбуртский Ф.С. , Сенатская И.И.
Published: January 2024

В представленном обзоре мы собрали данные за сто лет о подходах и методах, которые используются при синтезе магнитных управляемых материалов на основе оксидов железа для записи и хранения информации. Мы рассмотрели теорию получения магнитных порошков и сделали анализ научных рукописей, которые посвящены химической технологии производства магнитной записи.
PRE- FOUNDATION STUDIES USING VERTICAL ELECTRICAL SOUNDING AND SOIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS
Authors: Olomo Kazeem Oladimeji
Published: January 2024

Subsurface rock properties investigation to categories foundation competent layer for the proposed engineered structure capable of housing offices, lecture halls, and laboratories was carried out using geophysical (GPHY) and geotechnical (GTECH) techniques. Electrical resistivity GPHY technique using vertical electrical sounding (VES) field procedure was utilized in which nineteen (19) VES spots were occupied. Results of the VES revealed 2-D subsurface geoelectric sequences comprising of incompetent overburden layer of about 5 m thick with resistivity value between 10 and 210 ohm-m typical of clay soil material. Beneath this layer are sand formation and fresh bedrock with resistivity range of 750 to 1000 ohmm, which are good formations for foundation. Additionally, according to GPHY studies, western and northern portions of the region are marked by fractures/faults, which could cause building subsidence if foundation is stationed at these points. The results of the analyses of the soil samples taken in five different points in the study area revealed: (1) grain size distribution with 0.075 mm particle size passing of an average of 41% signifying the occurrence of clay, corroborating the presence of clay material within the weathered layer in GPHY investigations; (2) active and expansive nature of the soil with linear shrinkage greater than 8% revealing unsuitability of topsoil for foundation; (3) medium plasticity of soil indicating possible soil swelling; and (4) concomitant GTECH and GPHY results of the topsoil and weathered layer properties. The overburden layer with clayey materials must be removed and areas with geological structures must be taken into account.
SENSATION ON FEET COOLING WITH THERMAL COMFORT IN A PORUS WALLED ROOM
Authors: Oka Saraswati A. A. Ayu , Hildegardis Cornelia , Primayatna Ida Bagus Gde
Published: January 2024

Comfort for users is the goal of a arsitectural design. This study aims to propose a new innovations in the meeting room consept design with cases in the Faculty of Engineering meeting room, Udayana University in Jimbaran – Bali. Innovation which provides a sensation of thermal comfort, through the position of the wind speed/air movement. This meeting room is made porous on the underside of the wall. The study was conducted using the Ecotect-Winair(cfd) software to evaluate wind speed/air movement in the meeting room. Then use the CBE Thermal Comfort Tool to reveal the sensation that occurs. The direction of the wind that changes periodically and the sensation of thermal comfort based on different regions/tribes or individuals provide the limitations of this research. Thermal comfort as a bioclimatic approach in the context of green buildings. Green building design is a popular design today as a form of responsibility to the world. A novelty was found in the form of a cooling bioclimatic sensation by the wind speed on the feet which is felt on the skin around the footbridge with a new design concept in the meeting room.
PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF REACTIVE RED DYE AND OPTIMIZATION OF THEIR EXPERIMENTAL FACTORS
Authors: Victor O. Olabode , J.A. Alogala , U.E. Okon , M. Jinaidu Haruna , G.G. Gamde, , Williams E Jahkeng
Published: January 2024

Box-Behnken design of experiment for the optimization of the experimental parameters of the photocatalytic degradation of reactive red dye using dye concentration (mg/L), catalyst dosage (mg/L), pH and time of exposure as experimental factors was studied and reported. Stock solution of reactive red dye was prepared (0.00001M) and serial dilution was used to prepare twenty-seven (27) different concentration of the dye solution which were subjected to photocatalytic degradation in a photo reactor using a ultraviolent light source under ambient environmental condition. The absorbances of these solutions before and after photo degradation was taken to obtain different percentage degradation for each experimental run. Analysis of these results was carried out using minitab 17 computer software. The result reveals the optimized conditions for the photodegredationas 10mg/L (dye concentration), 1mg/l (catalyst dosage), 5.85 pH and 90 minutes (time of exposure). This was confirmed experimentally after the optimization to prove that minitab17 software is highly effective for the optimization.
Factores clave para el éxito de ciudades inteligentes y sostenibles: una revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: De la Hoz Ricardo , Villar Sorelyth , Castillo Kevin , Castellón Juan , Coronado Kelly
Published: January 2024

Una ciudad inteligente (smart city) incorpora herramientas tecnológicas para la optimización de infraestructuras, de la movilidad, el medio ambiente y demás factores que influyen en la calidad de vida. El propósito de este artículo es analizar, a partir de la literatura, los factores clave para el éxito de las ciudades inteligentes a nivel mundial enfocadas en el desarrollo sostenible. Se consultaron bases de datos con renombre en la comunidad científica, teniendo como premisa la pregunta de investigación planteada, con el fin de recolectar la mayor cantidad de información acerca del objeto de estudio para luego filtrarla y analizarla a través de una matriz metaanalítica con datos de interés establecidos. Con base en los resultados de la investigación, se infiere que, si bien la ciudad inteligente es un tema relativamente nuevo, existen recursos suficientes para crearlas, no solo automatizadas, sino de manera que también cumplan las demandas del desarrollo sostenible.
Análisis descriptivo en costos logísticos de distribución urbana de alimentos, en el corredor vial de la calle 13
Authors: Ramos Reyes Edna Yulieth , Villamizar Bernal Juan Sebastian , Ramirez Castañeda Leila Nayibe
Published: January 2024

En el presente artículo, se analizan los costos asociados a la distribución urbana de alimentos. Para ello, se estructuraron las bases de datos asociadas al corredor vial de la calle 13 de Bogotá, en donde se encuentra qué, la disponibilidad de información crece de forma exponencial y adquieren importancia para el apoyo a las decisiones estratégicas, para lo cual se utiliza la propuesta analítica de datos y la capacidad que hoy existe en términos de procesamiento de grandes volúmenes de información. Si bien la información a estudiar es accesible por medio del Registro Nacional de Despachos de Carga (RNDC), es evidente la ausencia de un análisis descriptivo de la información de los costos logísticos del transporte de carga de alimentos que ingresan a Bogotá por el corredor vial de la calle 13, el cual es el foco de estudio del presente artículo y reviste gran interés para los sectores de la industria comercializadora de alimentos, académicos y sector público. Se planteó como objetivo general, la construcción de un análisis de interés para la toma de decisiones, ya que este permite evaluar la optimización de los tiempos de viaje y escoger la ruta óptima para el cargue de alimentos. Así mismo, en los objetivos específicos se planteó la recolección de información. de base de datos, el análisis de la información recolectada a través de estadística descriptiva y, finalmente, el análisis de los costos logísticos en el trasporte de alimentos. Como resultado, se identificaron los vehículos de mayor uso y los departamentos que mayor cantidad de kilogramos de alimentos transportan —lo cual es directamente proporcional a los valores pagados—, y el tipo de alimento más transportado. Para concluir se puede evidenciar la importancia de la correcta gestión de los costos para la creación de ventajas competitivas en la industria.
Caracterización de consumidores del Mercado Agroecológico Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira “Alimentos para la Vida”. Reflexiones para un consumo sostenible
Authors: Chaparro Africano Adriana Maria , Tabares Reina Sara , Garcia Arenas Aida
Published: January 2024

Este proyecto fue desarrollado por la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios UNIMINUTO y la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira UTP, entre 2019 y 2020, y tuvo como objetivo analizar los determinantes socioeconómicos y de motivación de consumo en el Mercado Agroecológico UTP “Alimentos para la Vida” - MAUTPAPV en Pereira, Risaralda, a partir de la aplicación de una encuesta a 86 compradores. Los consumidores del MAUTPAPV incluyen mayoritariamente adultos jóvenes, mujeres, universitarias, de ciencias naturales y aplicadas, empleadas, administrativas de la universidad, de estrato medio bajo, con hogares de dos a tres personas, que prefieren el correo electrónico para comunicarse; su principal motivación de consumo es que son productos locales, artesanales y tradicionales, y la principal limitante son los precios. Como conclusión, se identificaron dos grandes segmentos de consumidores: fieles y ocasionales, generando dos retos para el mercado: fortalecer la educación en consumo sostenible, y mejorar los precios y frecuencia del mercado.
Desarrollo Sostenible Rural: Análisis De La Infraestructura De Veraguas-Pacho, Cundinamarca
Authors: Casadiego Efrain , García Puentes Constanza Dorey , López Bastidas Deicy Yurani , Monroy Vargas Edgar Ricardo , Chávez González Harold Fabian
Published: January 2024

El desarrollo sostenible es muy importante para que las poblaciones rurales puedan tener un crecimiento socioeconómico, manteniendo sus costumbres y creencias. En Colombia algunas de esas poblaciones rurales están conformadas por desplazados del conflicto armado, mujeres, hombres, niños y ancianos, quienes deben dejar sus arraigos para enfrentarse a la incertidumbre de un nuevo inicio en un ambiente desconocido. La investigación relacionada en este artículo describe el estudio realizado en la Vereda de Veraguas perteneciente al Municipio de Pacho, Cundinamarca, donde se encuentra una comunidad rural conformada por familias que fueron desplazadas y que buscan integrar el desarrollo sostenible para mejorar su calidad de vida. Para poder generar desarrollo sostenible rural es necesario conocer las problemáticas que pueden impedir que esto se genere, para el caso en estudio se observaron varias necesidades respecto a la infraestructura, además de bajos niveles de educación y desigualdad social. Como resultado se pudo definir un modelo socioeconómico que ayude a proponer una guía para el desarrollo sostenible rural acorde a la problemática de la comunidad de Veraguas.
Propuesta para la reducción de los tiempos de alistamiento en el proceso de inyección EVA en una empresa del sector calzado mediante la implementación de la metodología SMED
Authors: Acosta Tapasco Farid Camilo , Arboleda Zúñiga Jairo , Romero Hector Fabián
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo presentar una propuesta para la disminución de los tiempos de alistamiento en la máquina No. 4 del área de inyección por moldeo en una empresa del sector del calzado, utilizando la metodología SMED, una herramienta fundamental del lean manufacturing. La aplicación básica de la metodología SMED, en este caso de estudio, se lleva a cabo a través de cuatro etapas: i) la realización de un estudio de métodos y tiempos para la estandarización del proceso de alistamiento de la máquina, ii) la elaboración del layout para la nueva distribución del área, iii) la definición de los pasos para aplicar la metodología SMED y, finalmente, iv) la utilización de la simulación discreta para la valoración del impacto en los tiempos de alistamiento. Después de realizar las etapas anteriores para la implementación de la propuesta en la empresa, se logra disminuir el tiempo de alistamiento en 51,53 % y se incrementa la capacidad efectiva diaria de producción en 9,5 %.
Evaluación de la adopción de buenas prácticas agrícolas en sistemas cafeteros con base en el análisis anual de costos de producción y sostenimiento
Authors: Fernández Reyes Daniel Felipe , Restrepo Franco Gloria María
Published: January 2024

Los costos productivos en café últimamente oscilan entre los $900.000 y $1.200.000 COP para producir una carga de café pergamino seco de 125 kilos; situación que viene cambiando pues a 2022 esto tiende a variar y aumentar el valor de producción con base en la globalización e inflación agraria, así como por la escasez mundial de materias primas. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo evaluar la adopción de buenas prácticas agrícolas en sistemas cafeteros con base en los análisis anuales de costos de producción y sostenimiento. Para lo cual se realizaron recorridos veredales en los municipios de Garzón y Pitalito (departamento del Huila), se seleccionaron los productores a quienes se les aplicaron dos encuestas enfocadas a la toma de costos y adopción de buenas prácticas, encuestas realizadas durante el primer y segundo trimestre del año 2022. Los resultados permiten apreciar que la adopción de prácticas sostenibles está directamente influenciada por los costos de producción; cerca del 60% de los productores encuestados no adoptan tecnologías sostenibles para la conservación ambiental debido a que la carga de café pergamino seco presenta costos superiores a los $900.000. Por consiguiente, a mayores costos de producción, menos inversión y menos orientación al cambio productivo sostenible.
The legal implications, content elements and practical directions of systematic protection of intangible cultural heritage
Authors: Wang Yudong
Published: January 2024

The outstanding traditional Chinese culture represented by intangible cultural heritage is the "root" and "soul" of the Chinese nation. In the process of "creative transformation and innovative development" in which thoughts and expressions are interwoven and coupled, the main value of the intangible cultural heritage community should be brought into play, the cultural nutrients of the intangible cultural heritage soil should be tapped to help realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. In fact, intangible cultural heritage protection has become a systematic project. The systematic thinking of intangible heritage reveals that protection action is an organic process of integrating internal material and immaterial resources to achieve integrity. By bridging and implementing the principle of integral protection of intangible cultural heritage, exploring and cultivating the inheritance methods of intangible cultural heritage groups, improving and constructing the system of related disciplines of intangible cultural heritage, continuously and strengthening the modern path of non-hereditary transmission, establishing scientific, integral and overall thinking of systematic protection of intangible cultural heritage, so as to promote the systematic protection work of intangible cultural heritage.
Challenges justifying the necessary harmonization of economic and financial criminal laws in O.H.A.D.A. space
Authors: Kader Cisse Abdel
Published: January 2024

Some African countries have decided to create the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (O.H.A.D.A.) to build a common legal space to meet their economic and social needs. This organization results from their desire to standardize their legislation to find solutions to the persistent economic sluggishness generating endemic mass unemployment. Its primary purpose is to restore confidence to investors who, for a long time, have turned their backs on Africa because of the obsolescence, scattering, and extreme heterogeneity of its legislation of an economic nature. With this in mind, the Community body has introduced several uniform laws conducive to economic activity between Member States. That raises the question of security within this regional space. Appearing as a strategic weapon, the regional legislator has put legal means of protection on the civil level, which unfortunately proves to be insufficient. Because of this, recoursing to criminal law is necessary. However, we note that the member states of the O.H.A.D.A. consider the penal field their preserve. The corollary of this national character results in a need to move towards unifying the penal field within the framework of an organization of integration, which is O.H.A.D.A. That constitutes a problematic challenge regarding determining a penal policy in the regional space.
Emotional problems experienced by mobbing victims and a research model proposal in terms of cognitive behavioral model
Authors: Özveren Cem Güney
Published: January 2024

This study aims to review the literature about the emotional problems experienced by mobbing victims in the workplace and present a research model. Defined as a severe source of social stress in the workplace, mobbing systematically involves protracted and escalating conflicts with frequent abusive acts against the target person. Mobbing significantly impacts a victim’s emotional health, which can cause various psychiatric, psychosomatic, and psychosocial issues. Studies have shown that mobbing victims often suffer from anxiety, depression, irritability, psychosomatic symptoms, and sleep disturbances. In addition, they may experience low self-esteem, a lack of social skills, and a sense of submission. The consequences of mobbing go beyond the individual and affect their families and relatives. In this research, a literature review is conducted about the causes, manifestations, and consequences of mobbing. A research model is designed to emphasize the importance of cognitive behavioral techniques in combating emotional problems caused by exposure to mobbing behaviors in the workplace.
A study evaluating the relationship between phubbing levels and empathic attitudes of college students
Authors: Uncu Fatoş , Güneş Dilek , Kılınç Nur Özlem , Güneş Muhammet  Emin
Published: January 2024

The objective of this research is to investigate the relationship between phubbing levels and the empathy attitude of college students. In our descriptive and correlational study, data were gathered from 528 college students studying in the undergraduate program of a university in Eastern Türkiye. Personal information form, Phubbing Scale, and Empathic Tendency Scale were employed as data collection forms. The research’s findings were examined using the SPSS 22.00 package program, and all analyses were judged significant if the p-value is less than 0,05 (p<0.05). The average total scores of the college students were found to be 42.77±19.09 on the Generic Scale of Phubbing (GSP) and 62.52±7.56 on the Empathic Tendency Scale (ETS). We found a significant difference between the mean phubbing and empathic tendency scores of college students and the number of book readings per week, the number of friends, and the meeting with friends weekly. The conclusion was that there was a strong negative and significant association between students’ total mean scores on the ETS and GSP scales (r=-0.581, p=0.00).
Increased incidence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections and hospital admissions in the Netherlands, November to December 2023
Authors: Bolluyt Dita C , Euser Sjoerd M , Souverein Dennis , van Rossum Annemarie MC , Kalpoe Jayant , van Westreenen Mireille , Goeijenbier Marco , Snijders Dominic , Eggink Dirk , Jongenotter Femke , van Lelyveld Steven FL , van Houten Marlies A
Published: January 2024

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important cause of pneumonia and extra-pulmonary manifestations. We observed a rise in admissions due to M. pneumoniae infections starting October 2023 in a regional hospital in the Netherlands and an increased incidence in national surveillance data. The incidence in the Netherlands has not been that high since 2011. The patients had a lower median age compared with 2019 and 2020 (28 vs 40 years). M. pneumoniae should be considered in patients with respiratory symptoms, especially children.
Gender and Race of Respondents in Sentencing for Intimate Partner Violence: Are Police Officers More Severely Punished?
Authors: Robichaud Morgan
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine if the gender or race of the respondent had an
impact in the sentencing/parole decisions of the convicted defendant. Utilizing past studies and
articles, three hypotheses suggested that participants would hold police officers to a higher
standard than their civilian counterparts. Also, the race/gender of the respondent influenced the
sentence they provided to the defendant. Participants (n=204) were randomly assigned a police
officer or non-police officer scenario where the perpetrator was plead guilty to committing
intimate partner violence. They then responded with their sentence determination, parole
percentage, restitution amount if any and other attributing factors such were analyzed. While
there were no significant occupational differences in sentencing questions the public did perceive
police officers to have less mental health difficulties and trauma than non-police officers.
Additionally, a qualitative question was presented and analyzed that offered a different
perspective to the results. Participants indicated that in the police officer scenario that it was “not
what they should be doing” or “a higher standard”. Occupation was mentioned several times
leading to a rough conclusion that police officers are held to different standards than other
professions.
Aplicación de filtros Savitzky-Golay y transformada rápida de Fourier en el procesamiento de espectros derivados obtenidos a partir de soluciones de asfaltenos
Authors: Padrón-Ortega Sergio Iván , Banda-Cruz Ernestina Elizabeth , Gallardo-Rivas Nohra Violeta
Published: January 2024

Los asfaltenos son mezclas ultracomplejas que impactan negativamente la refinación, producción y transporte del petróleo. El interés en su estudio abarca desde su caracterización para definir su estructura molecular, hasta la comprensión de su comportamiento interfacial. Los asfaltenos presentan una gran diversidad de grupos funcionales y diferentes tipos de asociaciones como las de tipo no covalentes, enlaces de hidrógeno, complejo de coordinación e interacciones entre núcleos aromáticos paralelos. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la composición presente en asfaltenos extraídos de crudos pesados y extrapesados mediante espectroscopía derivada. Se prepararon soluciones de asfaltenos en el rango de concentración de 20 mg/L a 100 mg/L y se analizaron con espectroscopía UV-Vis. La selección de los espectros de orden cero para el procesamiento se realizó con base en la nitidez presente. Los espectros fueron procesados con OriginPro 8.5, para la obtención de espectros derivados de primer y segundo orden. El procesamiento de los espectros de orden cero fue realizado con los filtros Savitsky-Golay y transformada rápida de Fourier (FFT). Los espectros derivados obtenidos presentaron señales nítidas con presencia de poco ruido, lo que hizo posible la identificación de grupos funcionales aromáticos, de 1 a 4 anillos en el rango de longitudes onda de 200 nm a 450 nm. El uso de filtros mejoró la calidad de las señales y permitió la identificación de componentes y estructuras presentes en asfaltenos. El filtro de Savitsky-Golay incrementó la resolución de los espectros derivados de asfaltenos extraídos de crudos pesados y el filtro FFT de asfaltenos de crudos extrapesados. Se observaron diferencias morfológicas entre los asfaltenos extraídos de crudos pesados y extrapesados mediante SEM, que pueden ser relacionadas con la composición y estructuras aromáticas presentes en asfaltenos.
17 Kasım 2021 Merkez (Düzce) Depremi (Mw5.0) ve Artçı Şoklarının (Mw4.3 ve Mw3.9) Moment Tensör Çözümleri ve Ana Şok Coulomb Gerilme Analizi
Authors: HOSKAN Nihan
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada 17 Kasım 2021 tarihinde yerel saat ile (YS) 15.40’da meydana gelen Mw5.0 büyüklüğündeki Merkez (Düzce) depremi ile Mw4.3 (YS 15.57) ve Mw3.9 (YS 21.35) büyüklüklerindeki iki artçı şokun kaynak mekanizma çözümleri moment tensör ters çözüm (MT) yöntemiyle bulunmuştur. Ana şokun KD-GB uzanımlı doğrultu atımlı kırık üzerinde meydana geldiği tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışmada elde edilen ana şok moment tensör çözümü, deprem veri merkezlerinden elde edilen fay çözümleri ile karşılaştırılmış ve bulunan sonucun uyumlu olduğu görülmüştür. Mw4.3 büyüklüğündeki artçı şokun kaynak mekanizmasının doğrultu atım bileşeni olan ters faylanma mekanizmasına, Mw3.9 büyüklüğündeki artçı şokun ise KD-GB uzanımlı doğrultu atımlı faylanma mekanizmasına sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Ana şokun neden olduğu Coulomb gerilme değişimi hesaplanmış ve K-G, KB-GD ve KD-GB yönlerinde kesitler alınarak yaklaşık 15 km derinlikteki gerilmenin değişimi incelenmiştir. Buna göre, Merkez (Düzce) depreminin ana şok ve artçı şoklarının bölgedeki KD-GB yönündeki gerilmeyi azalttığı, buna karşın K-G ve BKB-DGD yönündeki yakın faylar üzerine maksimum 1 bar gerilme yüklediği tespit edilmiştir. Gerilmenin arttığına işaret edilen bölgede 23 Kasım 2022 Gölyaka (Düzce) depremi (Mw5.9) meydana gelmiştir. Bu durum, çalışmadaki sonuçların doğruluğunu kanıtlamaktadır.