bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemanfaatan Limbah Bawang Merah dengan Alat Pengeringan Fluidized Bed Dryer Pada IKM Berkah Jaya Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Febrianti Tintin , Fizriani Atia , Fathia Alisha Fauzia  , Tsani Awalia Agustin
Published: November 2024

Bawang merah (Allium ascalonicum L.) adalah tanaman hortikultura yang penting dalam kelompok sayuran rempah dan mengandung berbagai senyawa bioaktif. IKM Bawang Goreng Berkah Jaya di Desa Tenjonagara, Garut, menghadapi permasalahan pada tingginya limbah hasil pengolahan bawang merah berupa daun bawang. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini, dilakukan pelatihan dengan tema Teknologi Pengeringan dan Potensi Bisnis Simplisia Kering. Pelatihan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi IKM Berkah Jaya dalam pemanfaatan daun bawang merah dengan menerapkan teknologi alat pengering Fluidized Bed Dryer. Pelatihan dilakukan dengan metode presentasi dan praktik penggunaan alat pengering. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan peserta mengenai teknologi pengeringan dari 20% sebelum pelatihan menjadi 63.1% setelah pelatihan. Dengan demikian, pelatihan ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemampuan peserta, serta menawarkan solusi efektif untuk pengolahan limbah dan peningkatan produk.
Export of Russian Higher Education Services: Tools and Current Results
Authors: Pogorelskaya A. M. , Deriglazova L. V.
Published: November 2024

The research aim is to analyze how the tools for promoting export of Russian higher education as a service have changed (if they have) and identify the results of their application.

   The study is based on the analysis of Russian official and departmental documents regulating educational export, as well as statistical data on Russian higher education system. Literature analysis indicates growing research interest in educational export, but there is no common methodology for assessing its effectiveness. Using indicators elaborated by researchers and analysts, authors try to classify the specific instruments for higher education export and access their results at the country level and the National Research Tomsk State University (TSU). It is concluded that Russia uses three groups of tools to promote higher education export to generate income, attract talents and improve the living conditions of students. The effectiveness of these tools is relative due to external circumstances (COVID-2019 pandemic, the sanctions regime against Russia) and the higher education system itself, for which the interpretation of education as a service is relatively new. The case of TSU shows that provincial universities mainly educate students from the CIS countries, and they were able to relatively quickly reorient their activities. At the same time, Russia faces increased competition with other countries in the CIS, and the high cost of education export instruments (the creation of branches, joint educational programs) forces them to make additional efforts to recruit students even at traditional directions of education export.
Application of hybrid multi-criteria decision-making method to the evaluation of corporate social responsibility: An example of the banking industry in China
Authors: Yu Jing , Lin Chin-Tsai
Published: November 2024

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a popular research topic, but there have not been comprehensive discussions on CSR evaluation in the banking sector. The purpose of this study is to propose a two-stage analysis combining the modified Delphi method (MDM) and Analytic Network Process (ANP) in order to construct a model for evaluating banks’ CSR. First, we use MDM to select and determine the interdependence of the criteria and then employ ANP to obtain their weights and to rank the alternatives. The results show that 5 criteria and 18 sub-criteria need to be considered in CSR evaluation. The most important criterion and sub-criterion are bank governance and regulatory compliance, respectively. The evaluation model constructed herein can be taken as a decision-making guide for evaluating banking organizations’ CSR and to help promote CSR development in China’s financial industry.
Association between whole egg consumption and cognitive function in older adults: Birjand longitudinal aging study
Authors: Sajadi Hezaveh Zohreh , Moodi Mitra , Fakhrzadeh Hossein , Arzaghi Seyed Masoud , Khodabakhshi Huriye , Khorashadizadeh Masoumeh , Ejtahed Hanieh-Sadat , Sharifi Farshad
Published: November 2024

Objective

Egg consumption could reduce the chance of cognitive decline. We aimed to assess this possible protective effect using data from the Birjand longitudinal aging study (BLAS).

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, the association between number of whole eggs consumed per week and cognitive impairment was assessed on 1352 participants in the context of the first wave of BLAS conducted on September 2018 to April 2019. Six Item Cognitive Impairment Test (6-CIT), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Verbal Fluency Test (VFT) and abbreviated mental test (AMT) questionnaires were used to assess the cognitive function. Analyses have been conducted using multiple logistic regression.

Results

Participants ate an average of 2.4 eggs per week. Older adults with moderate and high egg consumption (2–3 eggs/week and ≥4 eggs/week, respectively) performed better at 6-CIT (OR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.46; 0.80; and 0.58, 95% CI: 0.41; 0.82), AMT (0.67, 95% CI: 0.52; 0.87; and 0.56, 95% CI: 0.39; 0.80) and all 4 cognitive tests combined (0.47, 95% CI: 0.30; 0.73; and 0.44, 95% CI: 0.24; 0.78). VFT was not associated, and MMSE score was only associated with high egg intake (0.53, 95% CI: 0.38; 0.74). High egg intake was more protective of cognitive decline (≥40%) than the moderate intake (30–40%). The significance of most associations disappeared after adjustment for confounders and covariates.

Conclusion

In summary, the findings of this study suggest a potential inverse relationship, displaying an ascending trend, between weekly egg consumption and cognitive function among elderly Iranians.
Predictive values of cervix length measurement based on transvaginal ultrasonography
Authors: Wu Qian , Zang Ruiqi , Zhang Yong
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy is an important process in women’s life, which is widely concerned by women. In recent years, the incidence of premature delivery (PTD) becomes more and more higher due to the development of auxiliary reproduction and ovulation induction technologies and the changes of pregnant women’s lifestyle and physical quality. PTD not only affects postpartum recovery and causes great physical pains, but it also has adverse effects on the birth state of neonates and even leads to neonatal death OBJECTIVE: The predictive values of cervix length (CL) measurement based on transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) and pathological examination of placenta for premature delivery (PTD) were investigated and the correlation between PTD and infection was analyzed. METHODS: 120 pregnant women with PTD or high-risk factors for PTD admitted to The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University between February 2020 and March 2022 were included as the subjects and underwent pathological examination of placenta and TVUS for CL measurement. The final gestational age was set as the standard for the evaluation on the predictive values of pathological examination of placenta and TVUS. What’s more, 36 subjects in PTD group and 84 in normal delivery group (control group) underwent pathological examination of placenta for the analysis of the correlation between PTD and infection. RESULTS: The joint inspection method showed significantly better sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV compared to single CL or pathological examination of the placenta (P< 0.05). Among pregnant women, those with CL ⩽ 30 mm and positive placental pathology had a higher proportion compared to those with CL > 30 mm and negative placental pathology (P< 0.05). Furthermore, the incidence of Ureaplasma Urealyticum (UU), Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT), and Chorioamnionitis (CA) in vaginal discharge of the preterm delivery (PTD) group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION: The combination of CL ⩽ 30 mm and positive placental pathology could effectively predict PTD and placental infection was notably correlated with the occurrence of PTD.
Analysis of the nursing effect of five-tone therapy combined with acupoint massage on chemotherapy of lung cancer
Authors: Yu Hongxia
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: The use of complementary therapies to relieve the side effects of chemotherapy in lung cancer patients is becoming increasingly popular. Practices from traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupoint massage and five-tone therapy, have demonstrated potential in alleviating symptoms such as nausea and vomiting experienced during chemotherapy. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of combining five-tone therapy with acupoint massage in reducing chemotherapy-related symptoms in lung cancer patients. The main objective is to determine how these complementary therapies affect the quality of life and well-being of people undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer. METHODS: In this paper, 80 patients diagnosed with lung cancer who needed chemotherapy drugs were randomly divided into 2 groups, 40 patients. The first was treatment; the second was control. Chemotherapy drugs were combined with a 5-hydroxytryptamine blocker (granisetron), and acupoint massage was combined with pentatone therapy to prevent nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal reactions. A 5-hydroxytryptamine blocker (granisetron) was combined with chemotherapy drugs to prevent nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal reactions. Moreover, the difference in treatment effect was observed. RESULTS: Among 40 cases in treatment, 13 cases were clinically controlled, 15 cases were markedly effective, 9 cases were effective, and 3 cases were ineffective. The total effective rate was 92.50%; among 40 cases in control, 6 cases were clinically controlled, 16 cases were markedly effective, 12 cases were practical, and 6 cases were invalid. The total effective rate was 85.00%. CONCLUSION: By integrating traditional Chinese medicine techniques, healthcare professionals can augment the supportive care offered to those undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer.
Application of detailed nursing management intervention in neurosurgical nursing
Authors: Sun Xiaolan , Diao Yanyan , Si Fengxia , Yu Aixia
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: In the contemporary healthcare environment, optimizing patient care strategies is of importance, particularly in neurosurgical environments. While traditional nursing methods have the foundation of patient care, there exists a growing recognition of the potential benefits of comprehensive nurse management. Despite this acknowledgment, there remains a gap in understanding the comparative effectiveness of comprehensive nurse management versus traditional approaches in reducing postoperative psychological stress, enhancing patient satisfaction, and promoting adherence in neurosurgical patients. OBJECTIVE: This study compares the efficacy of comprehensive nurse management against traditional methods in facilitating the postoperative recovery of neurosurgical patients. METHODS: Taking the traditional nursing management and detailed nursing management of neurosurgical patients in a municipal neurosurgical hospital from March 2021 to March 2022 as an example, the neurosurgery was divided into 50 patients in the detailed nursing management group and 50 patients in the traditional nursing management group. In the clear nursing management group, there were 50 patients, 20 male patients, with an average age of 58.7 ± 3.8 years, and 30 female patients, with an average age of 60.4 ± 4.3 years; In the traditional nursing management group, there were 50 patients, 26 male patients, with an average age of 59.7 ± 3.7 years, and 24 female patients, with an average age of 59.4 ± 3.9 years; Among the 100 patients, there were 60 cases of cerebral infarction, 25 cases of intracerebral hemorrhage and 15 cases of other neurosurgical diseases. RESULTS: Hundred neurosurgical patients were divided into two groups: comprehensive nursing management group and traditional nursing management group. The results showed that the comprehensive treatment effect of patients with detailed nursing management was better than that of the routine nursing group. At the same time, the complications were reduced, and the patient’s satisfaction was higher. CONCLUSION: Through retrospective analysis and investigation of patients, this paper discusses the clinical application of a detailed nursing management model in neurosurgery, which can reduce the probability of infection and other complications and improve the quality of life and treatment effect of patients.
Expert assessment of the state and problems of implementation of health technology assessment in Ukraine
Authors: Бабенко М. М.
Published: November 2024

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is widely used worldwide as a transparent tool for determining the value of both new and existing medical technologies (MTs), including drugs, medical devices, vaccines, and other interventions. The use of the independent expertise results allows to make reasonable decisions on the feasibility of using the medicinal products (market authorization, inclusion in protocols and relevant regulatory lists), as well as pricing, reimbursement and procurement. HTA affects the access and affordability of MTs, thereby contributing to the efficiency of medical care and the rational use of resources. In our opinion, the limited use of НТА in Ukraine is primarily due to the low level of awareness of the professional community about НТА and its role in providing decision support at various levels of government.
An expert survey was conducted to study the current state, problems, and prospects for the development of НТА in Ukraine. There were 77 respondents who were divided into three groups (developers, users, and informed persons) according to the level of involvement in the НТА sphere.
According to the survey results, more than half of the respondents consider OMT as a professional expert activity related to the preparation of high-level evidence. The rest of the respondents classify HTA as a field of scientific research that is currently not sufficiently integrated into practical health care and decision-making. The majority of respondents see the main purpose of the HTA as identifying the safest medical technologies with proven efficacy and economic feasibility for inclusion in standards and regulatory lists.
Among the main problems of HTA development at the current stage, experts identify the following: lack of a formed professional environment, insufficient awareness of potential stakeholders, unresolved issue of using HTA results, especially at the level of healthcare facilities. At the same time, a comparison of the survey results with the data of previous studies shows an increase in awareness and understanding of the importance of implementing HTA in medical and pharmaceutical practice at different levels of government. To improve the implementation of HTA in the national practice of health care, it is proposed to strengthen the educational and informational component and ensure the publicity of the processes and use of HTA results in decision-making at the state, regional and local levels.
The study of problems and priority areas for improving procurement in health care
Authors: Назаркіна В. М. , Немченко А. С. , Коба Т. М.
Published: November 2024

Public procurement in the healthcare system (HCS) is a key factor in ensuring the viability of medical institutions and the quality of medical and pharmaceutical care they provide. The problem of improving the public procurement system has not lost its relevance in recent years, but it is considered mainly in the theoretical and applied aspect. Sociological research (questionnaire) as an effective tool for collecting information allows to explore the opinion of professionals who directly procure essential medicines, medical devices (MDs) and other equipment on the problems that are associated with the procurement planning and conducting processes. It will also help to identify possible ways to improve the efficiency of procurement in the healthcare system, in particular under martial law.
The purpose of the study is to investigate the state and problems of organizing centralized and decentralized public procurement of medicines and medical devices, as well as to identify priority areas for their improvement.
The survey made it possible to determine the current state and key problems in the sector of medical procurement at different levels of healthcare provision. The survey showed that the most commonly procured medicines, medical devices, reagents, test systems, and medical equipment are the most frequently used. When forming a need, the majority of respondents (84.4%) operate flexibly, depending on the situation, 9.4% use the consumption method, and 6.2% use the incidence method. At the same time, 56.3% of respondents are based on available financial resources, 25% rely on the list of medicines.
The survey made it possible to identify the problems that arise in public procurement. These are, first of all, restrictions on procurement according to the National List (56.3%), non-fulfillment/violation of contract terms (18.8%), and creation of artificial obstacles (12.5%). If necessary, procurement of medicines not included in the National List is guided by protocols, state or local formularies. According to the survey, 50% of respondents emphasize the creation of a single list, while 6.3% of respondents are strongly against it.
The areas of improvement of the public procurement system proposed by the respondents relate primarily to the regulatory framework (simplification and systematization, stability of the regulatory framework, in particular, regulatory lists; raising thresholds and expanding procurement through the e-catalog; expanding the use of non-price criteria; improving the procedures for procurement of high-value equipment and innovative medical technologies.
Study of antibacterial properties of extracts of the herb Speranskia tuberculata (Bunge) Baill
Authors: Сунь Цзеюань , Деркач Т. М.
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the problem of developing antibacterial drugs of plant origin, focusing on the properties of the herb Speranskia Tuberculata (Bunge) Baill, which is still understudied.
The aim was to determine the antibacterial activity of preparations of the herb Speranskia Tuberculata (Bunge) Baill, extracted with different solvents.
Materials and methodology. Crude extracts were obtained using four solvents: petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and aqueous solutions. Subsequently, the dried extracts were weighed and dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide to prepare working solutions with 10 to 500 µg/mL concentrations. Colonies of three types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Propionibacterium Acnes, were used as the object of the study. The degree of antibacterial activity was determined by measuring the antibacterial zone formed after treating bacteria with different concentrations of extracts compared to the control group (treatment with distilled water). In addition, the total content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids was determined by chemical methods. Antioxidant activity, volume of the dry residue of crude extracts, and content of flavonoids and phenolic compounds were compared with the results of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry on the presence of antibacterial substances in the extracts known from the literature.
It was shown that the ethyl acetate extract among the 4 studied extracts had a clearly expressed antibacterial effect. The calculated value of IC50 for this extract varied between 112‒135 μg/mL for different bacteria. Other solvents did not show a pronounced antibacterial effect. The weakest effect was associated with petroleum ether extracts. At the same time, the mass of the dry residue, when extracted with petroleum ether, was the maximum among all solvents; on the contrary, with ethyl acetate, it was the minimum. Regarding the content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, the results of the studies were opposite; namely, the maximum concentrations were characteristic of the ethyl acetate extract, and the minimum concentrations were characteristic of the petroleum ether extract. According to the literature, twelve compounds found in the extracts have pronounced antibacterial activity. Suppose the presence of an aromatic ring and a carbon-linked hydroxyl group OH- is taken as the main sign of belonging to phenolic compounds. In that case, 8 of 12 invented antibacterial compounds belong to phenols and flavonoids.
Experimentally proven high antibacterial activity of preparations of the herb Speranskia Tuberculata (Bunge) Baill based on ethyl acetate extracts. This property is related to the extract's high content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids.
Pengaruh Lama Pengasapan Telur Asin Asap Terhadap Tingkat Derajat Kesukaan
Authors: Navisatul Atiah Farisa , Widiyani Retno
Published: November 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lama pengasapan telur asin asap terhadap tingkat derajat kesukaan. Penelitian dilakukan pada tanggal 8-17 Maret 2023 di Dusun I, Mranti, Purworejo serta Laboratorium Terpadu Program Studi Peternakan Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo. Untuk penelitian ini digunakan 25 panelis mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa warna cangkang pada pengasapan selama 60 menit paling disukai. Pengasapan 45 menit disukai panelis dari segi tekstur. Aroma telur asin asap yang paling disukai yaitu pada pengasapan 30 menit. Dan pada kemasiran dihasilkan bahwa yang paling disukai adalah pengasapan telur selama 15 menit Kesimpulan untuk penerimaan keseluruhan yang paling disukai adalah pengasapan 60 menit.
Az Iráni Iszlám Köztársaság katonai képességei, védelmi költségvetése és védelmi ipara
Authors: Károlyi Lili
Published: November 2024

A világ egyik legmilitarizáltabb térsége, a Perzsa-öböl biztonsági szubkomplexumának egyik nagyhatalma, az Iráni Iszlám Köztársaság tekintélyes szárazföldi, légi és a 2009-bena légierőből kiváló légvédelemmel, valamint haditengerészeti erővel rendelkezik. Bár a fegyveres ereje regionális mércével mérve nagynak tekinthető, egyre elavultabb haditechnikai eszközöket birtokol, főként a légierőnél. A nyugati szankciók okán minduntalan törekszik a valamennyi igényt kielégíteni képes hazai védelmi ipar kiépítésére, és jelentős fejlesztéseket ért el bizonyos haditechnikai eszközök tekintetében, ugyanakkor a külső szállítóktól való függőség korlátait teljes egészében még nem sikerült lebontania. Az elemzés a perzsa állam katonai képességeire és védelmi iparára, különösen a ballisztikus rakétaprogramjára helyezi a hangsúlyt.
Az Európai Unió realista fordulata és a magyar külpolitika
Authors: Hettyey András
Published: November 2024

Jelen cikk célja, hogy a nemzetközi kapcsolatok elméleteinek a segítségével bemutassa az Európai Unió stratégiai gondolkodásában az elmúlt években bekövetkezett „realista fordulatot”. Ehhez először a realizmus és a liberalizmus ismertetése és Unióra történő alkalmazása szükséges. Ezt követően a tanulmány az uniós fordulat mellé helyezi a 2010 utáni magyar kormányok álláspontját, elsősorban stratégiai dokumentumokra, valamint parlamenti felszólalásokra, beszédekre támaszkodva. Az uniós és a magyar stratégiai gondolkodás összevetése során azt igyekszik a cikk bebizonyítani, hogy nagymértékű átfedés van a két fél gondolkodása között, az időbeliséget tekintve pedig az a minta jelenik meg, hogy 2023-ra az Unió számos területen olyan irányba mozdult el, amelyet a magyar kormányok már régóta követelnek. Mégis: ahogy a konklúzióban utalunk rá, a magyar kormány nem honorálja az Unió ezen realista fordulatát, elsősorban azért, mert Budapest számára vagy még nem elegendőek a konkrét lépések (migráció), vagy azért, mert időközben fontos kérdésekben már maga intett búcsút a realista gondolkodásnak (Kína).
Sırp Kaynaklarına Göre İliya Garaşanin’in Sırp Dış Politikasının Gelişimine Katkısı (1837-1867)
Authors: čerevicki Tanja
Published: November 2024

Bu makale, 19. yüzyılda kendisini Sırp Devleti’nin modernleşmesine adayan ve önde gelen Sırp devlet adamı İliya Garaşanin’in çalışmalarına odaklanmaktır. Çalışmada, Sırp Devleti’nin kaydettiği ilerleme ve Garaşanin’in bu süreçteki katkısı, büyük ölçüde Sırp kaynaklarına dayanılarak değerlendirilmektedir. Ayrıca, Sırpların Osmanlı Devleti’ne ve büyük güçlere karşı tutumu anlatılırken Garaşanin’in kamu hizmetine girdiğinde Sırp Prensliği’nin durumu ve adı geçenin siyasi kariyeri boyunca bu tutumların nasıl değiştiği üzerinde durulmaktadır. Garaşanin’in hizmette geçirdiği yıllar göz önüne alındığında, Osmanlılara yönelik politikası da temelde önemlidir. Bazen ona Osmanlının Sırbistan’a yönelik politikasını destekleyen bir devlet adamı gibi yanlış bir etiket yapıştırılmıştır. Ancak ulusal programın geliştirilmesine olan bağlılığı göz önüne alındığında, Garaşanin’in görevini tamamen Sırp halkının lehine olacak şekilde yerine getirdiği açıktır. İç politikada yasalara ve yönetmeliklere göre hareket etmeye gayret etmiş ve Anayasa Savunucular Dönemi’nin en iyi yöneticilerinden biri olarak tanımlanmıştır. Makalede, Sırbistan’ın 19. yüzyıldaki ulusal ve dış politikasına ilişkin ilk programı olan Naçertaniye’de ileri sürülen fikirlere de yer ayrılmıştır. Avusturya, Rusya, İngiltere ve Fransa gibi büyük güçlerin Osmanlı Devleti üzerinde nüfuz kurma çabaları bağlamında Sırp Prensliği’nin uluslararası alanda içinde bulunduğu karmaşık durum da ele alınmaktadır.
Youth of econometrics: Keynesians contra Keynes
Authors: Kapeliushniko R. I.
Published: November 2024

The history of economic thought knows a few of heated methodological controversies (Methodenstreit), the most famous of which was a “battle” at the end of the 19th century between Austrian and New historical schools on proper methods of social sciences. Later at the turn of the 1930—1940s a dispute arose between J. M. Keynes, on the one hand, and Keynesians (J. Tinbergen, O. Lange, J. Marshak, etc.), on the other hand, who radically diverged in assessing prospects of a new subdiscipline — econometrics. In the literature, this episode is known as the “Keynes—Tinbergen debate”, since the discussion was centered on the study by J. Tinbergen “Statistical testing of business cycle theories” (1939), where one of the first large econometric models was offered, the parameters of which were estimated using the method of multiple correlation. Keynes sharply criticized Tinbergen’s approach (and more broadly, the whole econometrics). For a long time, Keynesians unequivocally recognized Keynes as the losing party, whom they accused of technical incompetence. However, the subsequent development of econometrics turned out to be largely focused precisely on the problems raised by Keynes.
Production losses in Russian agriculture: Impact on food security and environmental sustainability
Authors: Karlova N. A. , Payurova E. N. , Galaktionova T. A.
Published: November 2024

This paper provides a quantitative assessment of the impact of losses on specific aspects of food security and environmental sustainability. The lack of full information on the benefits of food loss reduction destimulates developing appropriate effective measures at the public level and in the private sector. The study covers losses generated at the initial stages of the food supply chain, including agricultural production and primary processing. Methodological assessments are based on works of foreign authors, recommendations of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and domestic methodological developments in this area. The results indicate that at the primary stages of the food supply chain, food losses generate a relatively small amount of greenhouse gas emissions, so their reduction in order to lower the carbon footprint is not as effective as at the stage of retail and household consumption. However, preventing losses in agriculture contributes to the creation of additional volumes of food, which can be directed to the consumption of vulnerable groups of population. At the same time, the consequences of loss reduction vary greatly depending on the type of product
Pengaruh Promosi dan Merek Terhadap Minat Berkunjung di Terminal Wisata Grafika Cikole
Authors: Mulyana Hadi , Fajri Khoirul
Published: November 2024

The research was conducted at Terminal Wisata Grafika Cikole, located at Jl. Raya Tangkuban Parahu No KM 8, Cikole, Kec. Lembang, Bandung Barat Regency, West Java. The title of the research is "The Influence of Promotion and Brand on Visiting Interest at Terminal Wisata Grafika Cikole" using quantitative methods of multiple linear regression analysis and descriptive and verificative analysis. The independent variables are Promotion and Brand, and the dependent variable is Visiting Interest. The sample size used is 100 respondents. The research objective is to determine the influence of independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the instrument test indicate that all questionnaire statements are valid and reliable. The descriptive research results show that Promotion, Brand, and Visiting Interest are all categorized as "Good". Verificative analysis results show that the Promotion and Brand variables have a positive and significant influence on Visiting Interest both partially and simultaneously. The coefficient of determination or R2 value is 65.80%, and the remaining (34.20%) is influenced by other variables outside of this study.
Peran Fasilitas dan Petugas Pelayanan dalam Meningkatkan Keputusan Berkunjung ke Labuan Bajo
Authors: Gana Hendrikus Yowanto
Published: November 2024

This research was conducted in Labuan Bajo to analyze the influence of the variables of facilities and staff service on tourists' visiting decisions using a quantitative method. The results of the descriptive analysis indicate that respondents' assessments of the research variables are generally in the good category, as reflected by the high level of agreement regarding the condition of each variable. Two independent variables were found to have a significant impact on the decision to visit. Data analysis using SPSS produced an F-value of 34.133, which is greater than the F-table value, confirming a significant influence of facilities and staff service on the visiting decision, with a coefficient of determination of 33.3%. However, this influence is not yet optimal, necessitating strategic measures to improve the quality of facilities and services. This study provides important insights for destination managers.
Analisis Daya Tarik Wisata pada Museum Gedung Sate
Authors: Hidayat Taufiq , Rahmadilla Rahmadilla , Ratuku Gesiva Arila , Adiscallysta Mutiara Kartika
Published: November 2024

Tourist attractions are anything that encourages someone to visit a particular location. There are two main categories of tourist attractions: natural attractions and man-made attractions. Currently, many people are visiting many beautiful places in Indonesia, especially the city of Bandung. The city of Bandung has many diverse tourist attractions, ranging from natural tourism, artificial tourism, culinary tourism, to historical tourism. However, with the variety of tourist attractions in the city, do museums still remain a choice for tourists? The focus of this research is to see what attracts tourists to the Gedung Sate Museum in Bandung. One of the main educational and cultural tourist attractions in West Java is Gedung Sate, which is considered an icon of colonial architecture and history. This study will identify the main components that make a museum interesting, such as architectural value, historical elements, and visitor experience. This will be done through a qualitative approach. Data will be collected through interviews with managers and visitors, as well as the examination of relevant documents. The results of this research are expected to help develop more efficient promotional strategies to enhance the tourist attraction of the Gedung Sate Museum and significantly contribute to the growth of the local tourism sector.
Analisis Kelayakan Potensi Destinasi Wisata di Kampung Saradan/Sawah Abadi Kelurahan Cisurupan, Kecamatan Pasirluyu Kota Bandung
Authors: Afriza Lia , Agustiani Indah Nur
Published: November 2024

The city of Bandung as a leading tourist destination was also strengthened based on the results of a survey conducted by the Fastbooking.com site at the end of 2014. At the world level, the city of Bandung is in the 21st position in the most popular/favorite tourist destination in the world. The advantages of the city of Bandung also come from the level of comfort and livability of the city. The city of Bandung still has the potential to become an attraction and tourist destination, namely eternal rice fields which function as food fields as well as Green Open Space (RTH) with an area of ??32.8 hectares. The eternal rice field area is located in the Cisurupan Village area, Pasirluyu District, which is also included in the North Bandung Area (KBU). This research is directed at analyzing the feasibility of tourism potential and data analysis in the Sawah Abadi area, Cisurupan Village, Pasirluyu District, Bandung City within the scope of market aspects, technical/operational and management aspects, as well as financial aspects. The aim of this research is to determine the tourism potential so that it can become a tourist area. The research method used is descriptive, which describes a phenomenon as it is by examining it regularly, prioritizing objectivity, and carrying it out carefully. There is no treatment given or controlled, and there is no hypothesis testing. The targeted output is to produce a written report and it is hoped that this output can be used by the community in the Sawah Abadi Area, Cisurupan Village, Pasirluyu District, Bandung City.
Pengaruh Beban Kerja dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Grand Cemara Hotel Jakarta
Authors: Febriyanti Andini , Edison Emron
Published: November 2024

This research was conducted at Grand Cemara Hotel Jakarta. The study aims to evaluate "The Effect of Workload and Compensation on Employee Performance of Grand Cemara Hotel Central Jakarta" using descriptive and verification quantitative analysis methods with multiple linear regression approaches. The independent variables in this study are Workload and Compensation, while the dependent variable is Employee Performance. The number of samples used was 52. This study aims to identify the impact of independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the validity and reliability of the questionnaire show that all questionnaire statements are reliable and valid. Descriptively, Workload is rated "Fair", as well as Compensation and Employee Performance. The verification analysis results show that Workload and Compensation have a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance partially. Together, both have a positive and significant effect. The coefficient of determination or R2 reaches 98.70%, while the remaining 1.30% is influenced by other variables not included in the scope of this study.
LIFE OF HOLY EUPHROSYNE (V C.)
Authors: Mirashvili Nana
Published: November 2024

Euphrosyne of Alexandria (Ἁγία Εὐφροσύνη tr. “good cheer”) was a saint who disguised herself as a male to enter a monastery and live, for 38 years, as an ascetic. Euphrosyne was born in 410 in a wealthy family in Alexandria. Her father Paphnutius was a devout Christian and her mother died when Euphrosyne was twelve. When she was 18, her father wanted her to marry, so she escaped, disguised as a man, and entered the same monastery he often visited for spiritual counsel. Euphrosyne took the name Smaragdus, and lived there as a monk for 38 years, until her death in about 470. She spent most of her years as a monk in seclusion because her beauty tempted the other monks. During the final year of her life, Euphrosyne became her father's spiritual director, comforting his grief over losing his only daughter. Eventually, she revealed her identity to him and they reconciled. After she died, he entered her monastery and became an ascetic himself. The Life of Euphrosyne can be found in the Georgian version which is preserved in the following manuscripts: bodl.1(XIs), 442r-448v, A-95, (X-XIss), 599r-602v; Ath.8 (Xs), 166r-173r; A-139 (XVIII-XIXss), gv.618-625; A-433 (XVI-XVIIIss), 99r-105v; A-643 (XIXs), 138v-143r; A-851 (XIXs), 32r-39r; H-285 (1852), gv.733-745; H-972 (XVI,1693, 1741), 291r-296r; H-1313 (XIXs), 61r72r; H-1370 (1971-1884), 43r-48v; S-300 (1779), 217r-296v; Q-300 (XIXs), gv. 232-244; Q-843 (1897), 40r45r; Q-882 (XIXs), 22r-28r; quT’-320 (1818), 76r-84r. Before studing the source of the Georgien version of Life it is essential to present the two anciant Georgian manuscripts in which the Georgian texts are included: the famous Mravaltavi of Parkhal is kept at the National Manuscript Center in Tbilissi – A-95 (10th century). In the Oxford Bodleian Library the collection is kept as Bodl.1. It had been transported from Jerusalem to England before thr Georgian manuscripts in the Jerusalem library were studed. There is only the textual difference between the texts of the Life of Saint Euphrosyne preserved in the collection of Bodley and Mravaltavi of Parkhal. We have studied the Bodley’s version and some exemples of its correlation to the Greek source. The Georgian and Greek parallels confirm the derivation of Georgian text from Greek. The original is preserved in Analecta Bollandiana 2 (1883), p. 196-205.
Breast cancer stem cells origins and the memory stem cells: clinical significance of biomarkers and the active therapeutic approaches
Authors: Waseem Akram Muhammad , Chen Bai
Published: November 2024

Despite recent improvements in diagnosis and treatment, breast cancer (BC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women. In this complex disease, breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) are a small but significant subset of different cancer cells with the ability to proliferate and self-renew. According to an increasing amount of studies, BCSCs are essential for breast cancer metastasis, drug resistance, and recurrence. Due to its diverse nature, BC includes numerous subtypes, each of which displays unique BCSC types and concentrations that are connected to different therapy outcomes and outcomes. Despite significant advancements in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer, there are still few effective therapy approaches for metastatic BC. The development, progression, and dissemination of BC are largely attributed to cancer stem-like cells (CSCs), which are characterized by their exceptional adaptability and self-renewal ability. An overview of the development of BCSCs, their biomarkers, clinical significance, and the mechanisms behind their behavior is the goal of the current study. The active therapy strategies being employed to address BCSCs will also be examined.
Keterlibatan dan Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Mitigasi Bencana Banjir: Studi Kasus Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang, Indonesia
Authors: Samiri Muliani , Nilwana Andi , Nonci Nurjannah , Ahmad Jamaluddin , Fitriani Fitriani
Published: November 2024

This study evaluates community participation in flood disaster mitigation efforts in Wetee Village, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were gathered through structured observations and in-depth interviews with community members and officials responsible for disaster management. The interview data were subsequently analyzed using NVivo 12 Plus software. The study focuses on community empowerment strategies implemented by the Sidenreng Rappang Regional Disaster Management Agency, using an eight-step community participation model to assess engagement levels. Findings reveal that the community’s involvement in flood mitigation remains largely at a quasi-participation level, characterized by limited engagement in planning and supervisory processes. This restricted level of participation is seen to hinder the overall effectiveness of disaster mitigation initiatives. The study recommends promoting community participation from pseudo-participation to a ‘delegated power’ level to improve outcomes, facilitating comprehensive involvement in planning, execution, and oversight. These findings underscore the critical role of collaborative efforts across various stakeholders to enhance disaster preparedness and response capacities at the local level, ultimately fostering a more resilient community.
A Model-Driven Approach to Developing Scalable Educational Software for Adaptive Learning Environments
Authors: Sutarman Asep , Williams Jack , Wilson Daniel , Ismail Farid Bin
Published: November 2024

This research presents a model-driven approach to the development of scalable educational software tailored to adaptive learning environments. With the increasing demand for personalized education, adaptive learning systems play a crucial role in meeting diverse student needs by adjusting instructional content dynamically. This paper proposes a software engineering framework that integrates model-driven development (MDD) techniques with scalability principles, allowing for the efficient design and implementation of educational applications that can handle varying workloads and user demands. The framework emphasizes modular architecture, reusability, and flexibility to ensure that software can evolve with emerging educational requirements. Key components include the design of a learning content management system (LCMS) and the application of adaptive algorithms to personalize learning pathways. Additionally, this study explores the integration of cloud technologies to enhance the scalability and performance of educational platforms. A prototype system was developed and tested in a controlled environment, showing significant improvements in scalability, system performance, and student engagement compared to traditional static e-learning platforms. The results indicate that the model-driven approach not only improves software development efficiency but also offers a robust solution for creating adaptive educational systems that can scale to meet the growing needs of learners and institutions. This research contributes to the field of educational software development by providing a systematic methodology for building scalable and adaptive learning environments using advanced software engineering techniques.
Speciﬁc Conditionality of the EU Towards the Western Balkans: The Macedonian Case
Authors:   “St. Kliment Ohridski” University – Bitola, Karadjoski Mladen , Ilik Goran ,   “St. Kliment Ohridski” University – Bitola
Published: November 2024

The European Union, as a community, concept, and sui generis entity, is highly attractive to all Western Balkan countries. One of the strategic goals of all these countries is accession to and membership in the European Union. On the road to the European Union, there are many standards, criteria, and conditions that each candidate and potential candidate country must fulﬁl. The EU conditionality principles were established in 1993 at the Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark, and amended at the Madrid, Luxembourg, and Helsinki summits in 1995, 1997, and 1999, respectively. Besides the general criteria for membership in the European Union, there are also speciﬁc criteria related to each country with candidate or potential candidate status for EU accession. In this paper, using descriptive, comparative, content analysis, historical, and other relevant methods, the authors will try to explain the EU’s speciﬁc conditionality towards the Western Balkan countries by analysing the Macedonian case. The expected results of this paper will show whether these speciﬁc criteria for membership are justiﬁed and necessary or if they are merely political tools in the hands of the European Union that can often be misused and which can hinder the Euro-integration processes of the Western Balkan countries.
Farklı Eğim Açılı Levhalarla Sınırlandırılmış Çarpan Slot ve Dairesel Jetlerde Taşınımla Isı Transferi Etkilerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Keleş Haluk , Özmen Yücel
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışmada, farklı eğim açılı levhalarla sınırlandırılmış çarpan slot ve dairesel türbülanslı hava jetlerinde, hedef çarpma levhası yüzeyleri boyunca ısı transfer karakteristikleri etkileri deneysel olarak incelenmiştir. Sınırlayıcı levha eğim açısının θ = 0°, 15°, 30° ve 45°, levhalar arası açıklık oranı H/W(D) = 0.5, 1, 3, 6 ve Reynolds sayısının 20000 ile 30000 değerleri için hedef çarpma levhası boyunca termal kamera ile yüzey sıcaklık ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Ölçümlenen sıcaklık değerlerinden hesaplanan Nusselt dağılımları, sınırlayıcı levha eğim açısı, Reynolds sayısı (Re) ve levhalar arası açıklık oranı parametrelerine göre incelenip değişimler değerlendirilmiştir. Hem slot hem de dairesel jetlerde, levhalar arası açıklık oranının H/W(D)≤1 ve sınırlayıcı levha eğim açısının θ≤15° olduğu durumlarda, çarpma levhası üzerindeki Nusselt sayısı dağılımlarında ikincil pikler oluşmaktadır. Levhalar arası açıklık oranı arttıkça, ikincil piklerin etkisi azalmakta ve konumları levha uçlarına doğru kaymaktadır. Artan sınırlandırıcı levha eğim açısı ile birlikte, slot jetlerde ikincil pikler hızla kaybolurken, dairesel jetlerde bu durumun daha yavaş olduğu gözlenmiştir.
Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Variation of Mesozooplankton in the Southern Black Sea, Türkiye
Authors: Üstün Funda , Bat Levent , Bayram Partal Fatma , Atabay Hakan , Mutlu Sabri , Tolun Leyla , Uygun Orçin , Özdemir Mis Didem
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the taxonomic composition, abundance, and biomass values of mesozooplankton in the marine area in front of two important rivers (Sakarya River and Yeşilırmak River) and the largest port located on the Black Sea coast in Türkiye (Samsun Port) in July 2019 and January 2020. The average mesozooplankton abundance and biomass were 4187.3 ind. m-3 and 89.7 mg m-3 in Sakarya River, 3638.5 ind. m-3 and 78.2 mg m-3 in Samsun Port, and 3327.6 ind.m-3 and 77.6 mg m-3 in Yeşilırmak River, respectively. In July 2019, the highest abundance value of mesozooplankton (8581 ind. m-3) was recorded at SAK08 station off Sakarya River due to the copepod $Acartia$ $clausi$ (3279 ind. m-3). In July 2019, the highest biomass value of mesozooplankton (209.34 mg m-3) was found at YSL07 station off Yeşilırmak River with the contribution of the copepod $Centropages$ $ponticus$ (77.90 mg m-3). In January 2020, the highest abundance and biomass values of mesozooplankton (4035 ind. m-3 and 66.45 mg m-3) were detected at SLI05 station off Samsun Port due to copepod $Acartia$ $clausi$. A difference in mesozooplankton species composition between the two sampling periods was identified. While Cladocera species and copepod $Acartia$ $tonsa$ were exclusive at the sampling stations in July 2019, copepod $Calanus$ $euxinus$, $Pseudocalanus$ $elongatus$ and $Oithona$ $similis$ were observed at the sampling stations in January 2020. Also, in January 2020, the presence of freshwater Cladocera species was detected off Sakarya River. The changes in biodiversity were determined to depend on temperature changes and riverine input.