bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mediating Effect of Delivery Capability on Public-Private Partnership Financing Structure and Geothermal Energy Development Project Completion in Kenya
Authors: S. Olando, , M. N. Mwenda, , R. W. Kikwatha, , C. M. Rambo,
Published: November 2024

Investments in Geothermal Energy Development Projects (GEPs) are still considered high-risk and capital-intensive with unpredictable completion even amidst the adoption of Public Private Partnership (PPP) financing models particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Numerous GEP completion bottlenecks affecting timely project completion have been documented lately; these challenges have caused delayed delivery of critical path milestones, project stalling, and even outright project failures. Recent empirical studies focused more on developed countries' longitudinal secondary databases covering the wider energy sector, with minimal attention paid to the situation of GEPs in developing countries. Anchored on the positivism and pragmatism foundations, this study examined the mediating influence of delivery capability on the relationship between PPP financing structure and the completion of GEPs in Kenya. Using a census survey design, data from 48 geothermal energy projects (private sector project managers and implementation team leaders from the public sector) and key informants was collected and analyzed using mixed methods. Data triangulation and diagnostic tests were performed. The results and findings revealed that while PPP financing structure alone explains 43.9% of the variance in project completion, the inclusion of delivery capability substantially increases the explained variance to 66.1%. A balanced PPP financing structure and delivery capability have statistically significant effects on project completion outcomes, with delivery capability (β = 0.579) having a stronger isolated effect than the PPP financing structure (β = 0.326). The reduction in the PPP financing structure coefficient from the first to the second model suggests that some of its effect is shared with or mediated by delivery capability. The study concluded that completing PPP-financed GEPs requires an integrated approach that considers both predictor variables: A balanced PPP financing structure comprising private equity, commercial and concessional loans, grants and government contributions; and strong delivery capability including geological, technological, PPP modelling and agile project management competencies. Geothermal sector-specific government support measures and industry recommendations are provided to enhance the completion of PPP-financed geothermal energy development projects mainly in the SSA region.
Media Literacy Skills for Promoting Sustainable Development in Rivers State
Authors: I. C. Nkenchor, , J. Maciver,
Published: November 2024

The study examined media literacy skills for promoting sustainable development in Rivers State. Three research questions guided the study. The study anchored on information literacy theory. The survey research design was adopted using a sample of 167 respondents drawn from a population of 278 lecturers in the four departments of Communication, film and media studies using proportionate sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire which was validated by experts and used for data gathering. The reliability of the instrument was established at 0.82 using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient (PPMC). The study found amongst others that critical and analytical thinking, digital literacy, environmental literacy, cultural and social awareness, and collaborative communication are media literacy skills needed for promoting sustainable development. The study concluded that media literacy and education can potentially empower the citizens to be able to critically analyze and evaluate media messages, be better informed, engage, and be proactive in addressing both local and global issues that can bring about sustainable development in Rivers State. Media literacy skills were essential for the citizens to be well informed on the various types of media outlets and their roles in promoting sustainable development in Rivers State-Nigeria. The study recommended amongst others that Policymakers and curriculum planners begin to think along the lines of integrating media literacy into the school curriculum. This will help students develop a holistic understanding of media and its impact on society.
Fratura de Diáfise Femoral com Lesão de Artéria Poplítea: Relato de um Caso de Ferimento por Arma de Fogo
Authors: Maillard Noémie Fourcroy , Souza Flávia Nunes Benicio de , Santos João Alexandre Ranzeiro de Bragança dos , Souza Julia Habibe de , Rezende Manuella Santos de , Mendes Vinicius Macário , Calsoni José Antônio Vieira da Silva , Bahia Frederico do Amaral , Rosati Ana Paula de Carvalho Miranda , Rosati Luis Fernando
Published: November 2024

Este estudo relata o caso de um paciente masculino de 28 anos com fratura de diáfise femoral e lesão da artéria poplítea após ferimento por arma de fogo. A avaliação inicial revelou ausência de pulso pedioso e retardo no enchimento capilar, sendo realizada radiografia para confirmação da fratura e Doppler para avaliação vascular. O paciente possuía uma placa de parafuso condilar dinâmico (DCS) instalada em cirurgia anterior, aumentando a complexidade do tratamento. A intervenção cirúrgica incluiu reparo da artéria e veia femorais e anastomose da artéria poplítea. O relato destaca a importância do diagnóstico precoce, incluindo o uso do Doppler para detecção de lesões vasculares típicas, e da abordagem multidisciplinar para garantir o retorno da perfusão e prevenir complicações pós-operatórias.
Developing and Validation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for the Determination of Combined Perindopril, Indapamide and Amlodipine from Pharmaceutical Preparations
Authors: Özsar Sevinç Ayla , Altınöz Sacide
Published: November 2024

High Performance Liquid Chromatographic method was developed and validated for the analysis of a pharmaceutical preparation (TRIPLIXAM®) consist of Perindopril (PRN), İndapamide (IND) and Amlodipine (AML) which are used for the control of hypertension in patients with high blood pressure. In this developed HPLC method, ACE 5 C18 analytical column (12.5 x 4.6 mm) was used for the analysis of PRN, IND and AML. Acetonitril and 50 mM phosphate buffer mixture (40:60 v/v) was used as mobile phase. Measurements were obtained at 215 nm wavelength using UV detector. Retention times of PRN, AML and IND were 2.22, 3.48 and 5.05 min. respectively, at selected chromatographical conditions. The developed HPLC method was validated in terms of stability, accuracy, sensitivity, linearity, precision, specificity, ruggedness and robustness in accordance with ICH analytical method. Linear calibration curves were obtained in the range of 1.0-25.0 ppm; 1.0-8.0 ppm and 1.0-40.0 ppm for PRN, IND and AML, respectively. In this HPLC method the limit of dedection values (LOD) for PRN, IND and AML were 0.25 ppm, 0.10 ppm and 0.15 ppm while limit of quantification values (LOQ) were 0.50 ppm, 0.25 ppm and 0.40 ppm, respectively.
تقنيات المفارقة الزمنيّة في شعر السجن الأندلسيّ: تحليل فنّيّ لنماذج مُختارة
Authors: الغفيص عبدالله بن محمد بن علي , الفريدي غادة بنت مليح بن مقبل
Published: November 2024

يتناول البحث تقنية المفارقة الزمنية في نماذج من الشعر الأندلسي الدائرة حول موضوع السجن، استرجاعًا واستشرافًا، عبر منهج فني، ويأتي البحث في مبحثين، مسبوقين بتمهيد يعرض بإيجاز مضمون أدب السجون ومكانته في الشعر العربيّ وفي الشعر الأندلسيّ بشكل خاص، ويُبيّن ارتباط هذا الأدب بتقنيات المفارقة الزمنيّة مع تحديد مفاهيمها، وتناول المبحث الأوّل تقنية الاسترجاع المتجلّية في بعض النماذج الأندلسيّة، وأمّا المبحث الثاني فيختصّ بدراسة تقنية الاستشراف، وقد توصل البحث إلى نتائج من أهمّها: أنّ ظروف الحياة القاسية وتجربة السجن أو الأسر لها دور كبير في تشكيل الإبداع الشعريّ لدى أولئك الشعراء، كما توصّل البحث إلى أنّ الوقوف على تقنيتيّ الترتيب الزمنيّ وتتبّع مضامينهما حقّق رصد الفوارق بينهما؛ فالاسترجاع يُجلّي للقارئ الواقع الحقيقيّ الذي كان عليه الشاعر آنذاك، والاستشراف يُشير إلى التطلّعات والرغبات التي ينتظر الشاعر تحقيقها بتأمّل كالعفو واستعادة الحريّة، وبيأس واستسلام كانتظار الموت.
الوصف وتمظهرات الأبعاد الاجتماعية في رواية (غراميات شارع الأعشى) لبدرية البشر
Authors: قاسحي ليلى
Published: November 2024

يتمحور هذا البحث حول تقنية الوصف وتمظهرات الأبعاد الاجتماعية في رواية (غراميات شارع الأعشى) للروائية السعودية بدرية البشر، ويهدف إلى رصد طريقة اشتغال آلية الوصف بالتركيز على مكونين أساسين في العملية السردية هما: الفضاء، والشخصية، واستنباط مختلف الدلالات الفنية والجمالية في توظيفها. واكتشاف الوظائف التصويرية التي تسهم في تجسيد الواقع وتعريته بالتركيز على الأبعاد الاجتماعية التي تؤسس لها الرواية. وتم تقسيم البحث إلى مقدمة وثلاثة مباحث، تناول المبحث الأول وصف فضاء الشارع ودلالته، باعتباره فضاء رئيسيا تظهر قيمته الجمالية والدلالية على طول المسار السردي، كما أنه يشكل بنية تأسيسية للحدث، ويظهر ذلك بشكل جلي على مستوى العتبة الأولى في النص السردي التي تتمثل في العنوان، أما المبحث الثاني فخصص لاستراتيجية وصف الشخصيات، ويتطرق المبحث الثالث لتجليات الأبعاد الاجتماعية في الرواية. وقد خلص البحث إلى أن الرواية قد ناقشت الكثير من القضايا الاجتماعية التي مست المجتمع السعودي من خلال تعرضها للتشكيل السردي، إلى جانب تنوع الشخصيات واختلاف نوازعها وأفكارها، وتباين أدوارها في الحكي، كما كشفت الرواية عن تجليات الأبعاد الاجتماعية من خلال الغوص في عمق المجتمع والإبانة عن عاداته وتقاليده وسلوكيات أفراده.
المدرسة البغدادية بين النفي والإِثبات
Authors: محمود آمنة محمد
Published: November 2024

تناولت هذه الدّراسة منهج نحاة بغداد في الدراسات النحوية بعد نشر المدرستين البصرية والكوفية لمذهبيهما في بغداد، وتبع ذلك ظهور ثلاث فئات من العلماء في بغداد: فئة مالت إلى النحو البصري، وفئة مالت إلى النحو الكوفي، وفئة ثالثة خلطت بين المذهبين وابتكرت آراء نحوية جديدة وشكلت مذهبًا أو مدرسة مستقلة في النحو العربي، لكنّ الباحثين اختلفوا في وجود مدرسة نحوية في بغداد فمنهم من أنكر ذلك، ومنهم من أثبت وجود مدرسة نحوية في بغداد سميت بالمدرسة البغدادية، وقد جمعت الباحثة آراء الباحثين المعاصرين في الدراسات النحوية في بغداد، وقسمت البحث إلى مقدمة وتمهيد عن مصطلح المدرسة النحوية، وثلاثة مباحث، المبحث الأول: تناولت فيه انتقال النحو لبغداد، وعرضت في المبحث الثاني آراء الباحثين المعاصرين في الدراسات النحوية في بغداد، وتعرضت في المبحث الثالث لمنهج نحاة بغداد ومساهماتهم، وتوصلت إلى أن المذهب النحوي هو تسمية المتقدمين، والمدرسة النحوية هي تسمية المعاصرين، كما  توصل إلى أن المذهب والمدرسة بمعنى واحد، ولا توجد حواجز كبيرة بين المصطلحين إلا أن الغالب في عصرنا الحاضر استعمال مصطلح المدرسة. وقد صنّف النحويون البغداديون العديد من المصنفات في علم النحو وأصوله، وكذلك في علم الصرف؛ وهذه المصنفات المتنوعة أضافت للدرس النحوي والصرفي.
Eksplorasi Penggunaan Platform Kahoot! Sebagai Media Belajar Matematika Pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMP
Authors: Aprihartha Moch. Anjas , Prabowo Wahyu Aji Eko , Wibawa Vincentius Hadianta
Published: November 2024

Pembelajaran merupakan mekanisme penyerapan ilmu pengetahuan yang terjadi di kelas. Dalam prosesnya terdapat aktivitas siswa dan guru yang didukung oleh  media,  alat,  metode,  serta  bahan  ajar  yang  sesuai dengan  kebutuhan  di  kelas. Permasalahan yang dialami dalam proses belajar pada umumnya dapat berdampak signifikan pada efektifitas pendidikan dan pencapaian hasil belajar. Oleh karena itu diperlukan adopsi teknik belajar yang lebih dinamis dan interaktif agar proses belajar menjadi menyenangkan.  Salah satunya dengan memanfaatkan platform Kahoot!. Platform Kahoot! merupakan website yang menyediakan media pembelajaran berbasis permainan interaktif. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kesesuaian penggunaan platform Kahoot! dalam pengembangan metode belajar serta akan dilakukan analisis sejauh mana respon siswa terhadap penggunaan fitur interaktif platform ini. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini berlokasi di SMPN 3 Gunung Sari dengan mengambil sampel siswa kelas VIII. Metode yang diterapkan meliputi studi lapangan, melatih siswa menggunakan Kahoot!, dan evaluasi hasil belajar. Secara keseluruhan dari hasil evaluasi yang telah dilaksanakan, siswa kelas VIII SMPN 3 Gunung Sari sepakat bahwa platform Kahoot! dapat memberikan pengalaman baru yang menyenangkan dalam menjalankan proses belajar matematika, terutama dari segi tampilan dan kejelasan soal yang dapat dipahami oleh peserta didik.
Investigation of important factors in Solid State Fermentation for alkaline protease production by Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD283
Authors: Roshdy Amira M. , El-Shershaby Asmaa
Published: November 2024

Objective: this paper investigates the critical factors in solid state fermentation (SSF) for improved production of alkaline protease by Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD283 and explores some biochemical properties of the crude enzyme.

Methods: One factor at a time method was used in this investigation. Tested factors include: nutritive substrate, moisture content, inoculums size and incubation period. Explored assay parameters include: enzyme concentration, time, pH and temperature.

Results: Among others, the agro-industrial byproduct wheat bran was found to be a superior nutritive substrate for alkaline protease production by Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD283. Further supplementation with carbon source such as fructose or mannitol has enhanced the production by almost 2 folds. The optimum levels of alkaline protease were obtained using wheat bran of particle size <1mm, 200% moisture content, inoculums size of 60% and incubation period for 5 days. The optimum activity of crude enzyme was obtained at pH 9 and 50°C. However, crude enzyme was active over a wide range of temperature ranging from 40 to 80°C.

Conclusion: Under optimized conditions of SSF, the production of alkaline protease by Bacillus thuringiensis aizawai HD283 could be improved by at least 2-3 folds. Crude enzyme activity over a wide range of temperature (40 to 80°C) suits well many biotechnological applications such as detergent industry, leather and textile industry and waste water treatment.
Short-term outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty with biceps augmentation of subscapularis peel repair
Authors: Fares Mohamad Y. , Boufadel Peter , Koa Jonathan , Singh Jaspal , Lopez Ryan , Mehta Nabil , Achors Kyle , Abboud Joseph A.
Published: November 2024

Background: Augmenting subscapularis peel repairs with the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) may provide increased strength to the repaired construct. We aimed to report on the early outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) in patients whose subscapularis peel repairs were augmented with LHBT autografts. Methods: All patients who underwent aTSA with augmentation of subscapularis peel repair using LHBT were reviewed. Patients were included if they had a minimum 1-year follow-up. Preoperative demographics and intraoperative information were recorded. Primary outcomes were American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES) scores and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, which were assessed at 3, 6, and 12 months, as well as changes in range of motion values. Results: Sixteen patients with a mean age of 63.3 years and a mean follow-up of 12.4 months were included in the study. Six patients were female and 10 were male. Average LHBT length was 7.3 cm (range, 6.5–9.0 cm). Two patients were converted to reverse shoulder arthroplasty (12.5%). For the remaining 14 patients, there were statistically significant improvements exceeding the minimal clinically important difference in both ASES (34.1–92.1, P<.001) and VAS (6.3–0.9, P<.001) scores. Patients exhibited a mean improvement of 47.7° in forward elevation (P<0.001), 30.8° in abduction (P<0.001), 21.4° in external rotation (P<0.001), and a 3-level improvement for internal rotation. Conclusions: At 1-year minimum follow-up, patients who underwent aTSA with augmentation of the subscapularis peel repair with the LHBT demonstrated favorable outcomes. Level of evidence: IV.
Pengembangan Potensi Pasar Tradisional BUMDes Ngareanak, kecamatan singorojo, kabupaten kendal
Authors: Astono Ari Dwi , Firdaus Firdaus , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Wulandari Nisa Amalia , Felda Elina
Published: November 2024

Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDesa) merupakan lembaga yang bergerak di bidang ekonomi dan sosial, yang berfungsi sebagai sarana memberikan pelayanan kepada masyarakat pedesaan dalam pengembangan unit usaha yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat dan desa. BUMDesa di desa Ngareanak Kecamatan Singorojo Kabupaten Kendal telah terbentuk dan telah memiliki program pengembangan pasar desa yang berpotensi dalam mengembangkan perekonomian di desa Ngareanak, terkait dengan SDM di BUMDes Ngareanak masih kurang membutuhkan pihak lain untuk menggarapnya. bersama. Oleh karena itu melalui program PKM dengan melakukan bimbingan teknis dan penyuluhan mengenai peraturan dan langkah-langkah pengembangan pengelolaan dan pengelolaan dampak pasar dan sanitasi di Desa Ngareanak, diharapkan lembaga-lembaga yang ada di Desa bersama dengan tokoh masyarakat dapat bersinergi untuk menciptakan kesejahteraan bagi masyarakat. masyarakat Desa Ngareanak
Pelatihan Pembuatan Web Blog Bagi Guru dilingkungan SMK PGRI 1 Kota Jambi
Authors: Helmina Helmina , Ikhsan Muhammad Ikhsan , Santoso Heri Santoso , Desviona Nayla Desviona , Chaniago Julian Chaniago
Published: November 2024

Undang-Undang Guru dan Dosen beserta Peraturan Pemerintah No. 74 Tahun 2008 meningkatkan beban kerja guru dengan memerlukan minimal 24 tatap muka pengajaran setiap minggunya. Seiring dengan itu, banyak siswa saat ini menyuarakan ketidakpuasan terhadap metode pengajaran yang diterapkan para guru. Banyak siswa yang mulai kurang antusias terhadap pembelajaran di kelas, lebih tertarik pada urusan pribadi saat guru memberi pelajaran. Situasi ini memerlukan respons bijak dari pihak guru. Kemungkinan metode pengajaran yang diterapkan guru masih bersifat tradisional, seperti memberikan ceramah dan tugas. Keadaan ini dapat menyebabkan kejenuhan serta menurunkan hasil belajar siswa. Sehingga, diperlukan solusi kreatif yang dapat membantu mengurangi beban kerja guru sambil memastikan kegembiraan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Salah satu solusi yang dapat diambil adalah dengan menggunakan internet (blog) sebagai sarana pembelajaran yang berbeda. Melalui blog pribadi, kita dapat menyimpan berbagai materi dan informasi yang relevan dengan materi pelajaran yang sedang disampaikan. Guru bisa membuat sebuah blog yang berisikan beragam informasi terkait dengan kegiatan pembelajaran. Blog tersebut dapat memuat kisi-kisi materi belajar, daftar pertanyaan ulangan, materi pelajaran, tugas-tugas siswa, dan topik-topik lain yang relevan. Blog tersebut dapat dijadikan sebagai alat bantu pembelajaran yang berbeda dan inovatif.
Menanamkan Wawasan Kebangsaan Dan Rasa Cinta Tanah Air Kepada Anak-Anak Tenaga Kerja Indonesia (TKI) di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Authors: Muryati Sri , Fahmi Ali , Kurniawan Hendra , Irmanelly Irmanelly , Putra Iwan Eka , Neldawati Rika , Suherman Suherman , Permana Sendy , Guswati Jeni Vira
Published: November 2024

Fenomena dikalangan generasi muda dimana mulai lunturnya rasa cinta tanah air merupakan permasalahan yang mulai mengkhawatirkan. Lunturnya rasa cinta tanah air ini juga menjadi permasalahan bagi anak-anak Tenaga Kerja Indonesia (TKI) yang dibesarkan di luar Negeri contohnya di Negara Malaysia. Kondisi ini diperparah dengan adanya kebijakan pemerintah Malaysia bagi anak-anak TKI yang tidak memiliki dokumen resmi, mereka tidak dapat mengakses layanan pendidikan dan tidak dapat mendaftar di sekolah formal. Pimpinan Cabang Istimewa Muhammadiyah Malaysia (PCIM) bekerjasama dengan KBRI Kuala lumpur untuk mempelopori berdirinya Sanggar Bimbingan (SB) yang menjadi tempat proses belajar mengajar yang diperuntukkan bagi anak-anak TKI yang tidak berdokumen yang tidak bisa mengakses pendidikan formal. Keterbatasan akses pendidikan bagi anak-anak TKI yang dibesarkan di Malaysia tidak hanya menyebabkan keterbatasan pendidikan formal, namun juga keterbatasan pengetahuan tentang wawasan kebangsaan. Diperlukan upaya pengenalan wawasan kebangsaan dan cinta tanah air kepada anak-anak TKI melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat di sanggar-sangar bimbingan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pendidikan wawasan kebangsaan serta menumbuhkan rasa cinta tanah air bagi anak-anak TKI di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kegiatan ini akan dilaksanakan di Sanggar Belajar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pemaparan materi, nonton video bersama, menyanyikan lagu kebangsaan dan lagu daerah serta peragaan baju daerah dan lomba membacakan naskah sumpah pemuda.
Pendampingan Proses Perencanaan Pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil Dan Menengah (UMKM) Bengkel Las Mobil Ncu Buyung Di Kelurahan Pijoan Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota Kabupaten Muaro Jambi
Authors: Afrizal Ardi , Riza Faizal
Published: November 2024

Tujuan pendampingan proses perencanaan bagi pelaku usaha mikro, kecil dan menengah (UMKM) bengkel las mobil ncu Buyung di Kelurahan Pijoan Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota Kabupaten Muaro Jambi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman para pelaku usaha UMKM dalam rangka meningkatkan ilmu pengetahuan sehingga berdampak terhadap keberhasilan usaha. Bentuk pendampingan perencanaan terkait permodalan, strategi persaingan usaha, manajemen usaha dan promosi tempat usaha melalui metode analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil pengabdian ini pelaku UMKM sudah mendaftarkan usahanya di tingkat kelurahan dan berencana untuk tambahan modal melalui pinjaman KUR serta pelaku usaha tersebut sudah aktif melakukan promosi usaha melalui media sosial
A quality improvement study to improve patient and family satisfaction through handoff of patient care between emergency department and inpatient nurses
Authors: Sluder Ashley , Gillespie Gordon
Published: November 2024

Lack of handoff between the emergency department and inpatient units may result in increased errors and decreased patient/family satisfaction due to a lack of nursing knowledge of the patient upon admission. To address this concern, a quality improvement study was implemented by utilizing the organization’s established text messaging system to promote communication between these two units regarding pertinent patient information and expected time of arrival to the inpatient unit. Despite efforts, nursing engagement was minimal due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Future successful implementation of this handoff process requires continued administrative support and nursing engagement.
Major considerations of orthognathic surgery in treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a systematic review
Authors: Martineli Marcely Fonn , Torres Ana Caroliny Barros , Marim Vinícius Sônego Siqueira , Scriboni Andreia Borges
Published: November 2024

Introduction: In the setting of airway obstruction, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with several comorbidities. Patient evaluation includes a detailed history, clinical and radiographic examination, endoscopy, and polysomnography. Treatment may be nonsurgical or surgical, and Phase II of the Stanford Protocol for surgical treatment involves maxillomandibular advancement. Objective: It was conducted a systematic review to present the main considerations of orthognathic surgery in treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Methods: The systematic review rules of the PRISMA Platform were followed. The search was carried out from June to August 2024 in the Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases. The quality of the studies was based on the GRADE instrument and the risk of bias was analyzed according to the Cochrane instrument. Results and Conclusion: A total of 92 articles were found. A total of 22 articles were fully evaluated and 17 were included and developed in the present systematic review study. Considering the Cochrane tool for risk of bias, the overall assessment resulted in 48 studies with a high risk of bias and 22 studies that did not meet GRADE and AMSTAR-2. Most studies showed homogeneity in their results, with X2=82.4%>50%. It has been concluded that orthodontists should perform appropriate screening for obstructive sleep apnea. This can be done as part of our health history, our clinical examination, and review of radiographs taken for purposes other than diagnosis and screening for OSA. Orthodontic treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome can be helpful and effective. However, this can only be done after referral to the appropriate medical specialist, as part of a multidisciplinary team, with consideration of the likely efficacy of the treatment, and after all likely and potential negative consequences have been considered and discussed thoroughly with the patient. Orthognathic surgery combined with soft tissue surgery is most effective as a curative treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Academician Professor Gjuro Dezelic, PhD (1935-2024)
Authors: Masic Izet
Published: November 2024

On Friday, September 27, 2024, Professor Gjuro (Đuro) Deželić, chemist, medical informatics specialist and diplomat, died in Zagreb at the age of 90. Professor Deželić was the founder of the university teaching of Medical Informatics, from 1975 full professor of Medical Informatics at the Faculty of Medicine in Zagreb and head of the Department of Informatics at the “Andrija Štampar” School of Public Health in Zagreb. He was associate of the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the University of Zagreb (1963– 1971) and the Ruđer Bošković Institute (1968–1975), scientific advisor of the University Computing Center. He dealt with physical chemistry of colloidal systems and macromolecules and physical biochemistry, studied light scattering of pure liquids and their mixtures and dispersed macromolecular and colloidal systems. In the field of Medical Informatics, he was engaged in the design of health information systems in Croatia. He won the “Ruđer Bošković” Award for scientific work (1975). In periods 1992–1993 he was appointed Grand Master of the “Brothers of the Croatian Dragon” Society (Veliki meštar Družbe “Braća Hrvatskoga Zmaja”). From 1993 he served as ambassador in Denmark, and from 1996 to 2000 in Slovakia. Đuro Deželić is the great-grandson of Gjuro Stjepan Deželić, who, together with Đuro Gajdek, is the author of a book about the father of Croatian firefighting. Đuro Deželić obtained the title of Doctor of Science in that field in 1960 at the same faculty. He completed his postdoctoral training in the field of physical chemistry in 1965-1966 in the USA at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He later trained in the field of general informatics and medical informatics in Italy, Great Britain, France, Belgium and Japan. Đuro Deželić was Former President of Yugoslav Association of Medical Informatics (YAMI), Former President of Croatian Society of Medical Informatics (HDMI) and EFMI Council member 1990-1992 (EFMI). He was one of pioneers of Medical informatics in Europe and the world. With pioneers of Medical informatics professors: Stefan Adamic in Slovenia, Rajko Vukašinović in Serbia and Izet Mašić in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the late 80s of the last century he formed Yugoslav Association of Medical Informatics (YAMI), which became official member of EFMI and IMIA in 1990. In this text I added my interview with Professor Deželić which I made a few years ago and published in EFMI Inside magazine in 2020, deposited on www.efmi.org.
Artificial Neural Network and Ensemble Models for Flood Prediction in North-Central Region of Nigeria
Authors: Siyanbola Sikiru , Sowemimo Aisha , Habibu Zaid , Eberechukwu Timothy
Published: November 2024

Aim of the study: This research investigates the performance of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Ensemble models in predicting flood occurrence in the north-central states of Nigeria.
Methods: Meteorological data from the NASA POWER website and flood occurrence data from the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters websites were collected. The collected data spanned from 1990 to 2022 for Benue, FCT-Abuja, Kogi, Kwara, Nassarawa, Niger, and Plateau states. The collected data are the input parameters in training the machine learning models: Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Adaptive Boosting (AdaBoost), Stochastic Gradient Boosting (GBM), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and Random Forest (RF) models, for predicting flood occurrence in the region. The metrics used in evaluating the performance of the models were accuracy score, mean absolute error (MAE), and root mean squared error (RMSE).
Results: The five (5) models achieved high accuracy, with the GBM model demonstrating the best performance by achieving an accuracy of 87.14%, MAE of 0.13, and RMSE of 0.36. The findings also showed that flooding occurs when precipitation is above 500mm. Sensitivity analysis shows that precipitation and minimum temperature are the most significant parameters influencing the model predictions.
Conclusion: ANN and Ensemble models are efficient machine learning techniques for predicting flood occurrence in north-central Nigeria. The GBM model can yield reliable flood predictions for the region.
Knowledge and practices regarding Swine flu among residents of union council Sultankay, Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Afzal Laila , Butt Amna , Riaz Ammara , Younus Rabia , Mahwish Rabiah
Published: November 2024

Objective: To determine the knowledge and practices regarding Swine flu among residents of union council Sultankay, Pakistan.
Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at Union Council Sultankay, Lahore from 21st June, 2021 to 21st Dec, 2021. A sample size of 271 was calculated by WHO. A semi structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and prevention practices for swine flu. Post stratification chi- square test was used taking p value ≤ 0.05 as significant.
Results: There was a significant association (p≤0.05) between the level of knowledge of respondents and their age, gender, educational and employment status.
Conclusion: Knowledge about availability of vaccine against swine flu was very poor in our study.
An Analysis of “Dissolution of the Company for Just Causes Claim” and “Liability Claim” as Legal Remedies of Minority Shareholders in Turkey and the Way Forward with Recommendations from English Law
Authors: Kaya Meltem Karatepe
Published: November 2024

This article aims to present appropriate and applicable recommendations from English law for improvements regarding two essential provisions in Turkey: “dissolution of the company for just causes claim (Article 531 of Turkish Commercial Code(TCC))” and “liability claim (Articles 553 and 555 of TCC)”. This paper will compare the two jurisdictions’ situations, taking into account the impact of similar remedies for minority shareholders, namely unfair prejudice petition, winding up on just and equitable grounds, and derivative action in the UK and dissolution of the company for just causes and liability claim in Turkey. The analyses related to Article 531 will be presented first. Although the right in Article 531 provides the minority shareholders with substantial protection in companies, the fact that this right may result in the dissolution of the company and contains some uncertainties that make it difficult to achieve its purpose in practice. This article will first look at the shareholding ratio requested in the application to Article 531 and the difficulties that arise from it. After examination of the ongoing uncertainties and challenges regarding Article 531 proceedings, this article will offer a potential reform of Article 531 based on English law to make this lawsuit more protective for both shareholders and the company. Secondly, the liability claim against directors regulated under Articles 553 and 555 will be introduced and compared with the derivative action under UK Companies Act 2006. This paper also offers suggestions for overcoming the obstacles associated with “liability claim” in Turkey.
Brief Reflections on Good Faith in the Legal Administrative Relationship: A Comparison Between Italy and the European Union*
Authors: Giovanni Luca Di
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to examine the concept of good faith as a criterion for evaluating the conduct of public administrations and private entities, making a comparison between the legal characteristics of good faith in Italy and those expressed by European legislation, in order to verify any divergences that may act as an obstacle to the completion of that process of Europeanization of the Italian legal system.
The Evolving Status of National Central Banks in the Eurosystem
Authors: Heynen Pieterjan
Published: November 2024

The Eurosystem is not only composed of the European Central Bank (ECB), but also of the National Central Banks (NCBs) of the Eurozone Member States. While these NCBs have initially received somewhat less attention, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has recently issued several judgments which have put Eurosystem NCBs in the spotlight, and which allow to better appreciate their unique ‘hybrid status’, qualifying as an entity of both European and national law. This article will reflect upon the question how NCBs’ status and position has changed following on this case law. On the one hand, NCBs have been empowered, especially vis-à-vis their respective national governments: their independence has been confirmed and strengthened, even with regard to tasks which fall outside the scope of the Eurosystem. On the other hand, NCBs are confronted with an increased liability risk, caused by litigation against ECB Decisions of which the execution has been left to NCBs. In conclusion, NCBs are being further absorbed into the European level, which is both to their benefit and their detriment.
A Legal Review of EU Boards of Appeal: Part 2 The Role and Functioning of EU Boards of Appeal
Authors: Navin-Jones Marcus
Published: November 2024

EU Agencies’ decision-making should have credibility with stakeholders and the public. Boards of Appeal (BOAs) play an important role in safeguarding the quality and credibility of Agencies’ decision-making, and the resultant confidence that stakeholders and the public can have in it. The amendment to the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union to include BOAs into the judicial architecture, denotes the confidence that the Courts have in the legal ability for BOAs to fulfil this role. Recent case-law from the EU Courts further underlines the importance of the role itself. This paper focuses on the clarified legal status of BOAs, their independence, the division of responsibilities between BOAs and their respective agencies, and the challenges – in practice – of bridging the legal expectations of BOAs, with the practical realities.
PRÁTICAS AMBIENTAIS, SOCIAIS E DE GOVERNANÇA (ESG) E O ENGAJAMENTO NO POSICIONAMENTO NAS REDES SOCIAIS: ESTUDO DE CASO NA ALFA FERRAMENTAS NO MERCADO DO BRASIL
Authors: Amado Ruttiman Castillo , Penha Pedro Xavier da
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo explora a relação entre as práticas ambientais, sociais e de governança (ESG) e o engajamento no posicionamento na rede social Instagram, utilizando como estudo de caso a empresa Alfa Ferramentas do mercado brasileiro. Como referencial teórico, este estudo discute conceitos fundamentais das práticas ESG, marketing e marketing digital, enfatizando a relevância desses elementos para a reputação corporativa e o valor de mercado das empresas. As práticas ambientais abordam questões como gerenciamento de resíduos, emissões de carbono e eficiência energética, buscando mitigar impactos ambientais e agregar valor aos stakeholders. As práticas sociais incluem políticas de inclusão e diversidade, direitos humanos e engajamento dos colaboradores, promovendo um ambiente de trabalho justo e inovador. As práticas de governança destacam a importância da transparência, ética e conformidade na gestão corporativa. O marketing digital é apresentado neste estudo como uma ferramenta essencial para a comunicação e relacionamento com os consumidores, utilizando estratégias como SEO, anúncios on-line e interação nas redes sociais. Estas, por sua vez, são descritas como plataformas poderosas para engajamento do público e promoção de valores corporativos. Acerca de sua metodologia, esta pesquisa realiza um estudo de caso da empresa Alfa Ferramentas analisando como esta implementa práticas ESG e utiliza o marketing digital para fortalecer sua marca e engajar seus públicos na rede social Instagram. Este estudo, portanto, fornece insights sobre a eficácia dessas práticas no mercado brasileiro, bem como sua influência na reputação corporativa e no relacionamento com os consumidores.
Československé jednotky v španielskej občianskej vojne (1936-1939)
Authors:   Katedra histórie, Filozofická fakulta, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Dvorský Štefan
Published: November 2024

This article describes the participation of Czechoslovak troops in the Spanish Civil War, between 1936 and 1939. The article focuses on Czechoslovak troops fighting on the side of the Spanish Republic, which were part of international brigades. In the article we will introduce the found the Czechoslovak units in Spain. We will focused in on the combat deployment of Czechoslovak units from their formation to the withdrawal of members of the international brigades in Spain. We will also focus on their commanders and political commissars from the ranks of Czechoslovak volunteers in Czechoslovak units in Spain during the civil war.
Manažment fyzioterapeutickej liečby v riešení skolióz u pacientov
Authors:   Katolícka Univerzita v Ružomberku, Fakulta zdravotníctva, Čief Libor ,   ORTO-PROTETIKA, s.r.o., Repová Katarína ,   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Fakulta zdravotníctva, Hudáková Zuzana ,   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Fakulta zdravotníctva
Published: November 2024

The focus of the thesis is to compare the effectiveness of scoliosis treatment in pediatric patients in outpatient and home physiotherapy care. In practice are used many of methodologies and techniques, we decided to choose the four most common methods in the thesis, which were applied to pediatric patients with scoliosis in an outpatient and especially at home. The result of the work is pointing to the real effectiveness of the chosen methods and their mutual comparison in the effectiveness of treatment between ambulatory and home physiotherapy care.
The Political Economy of Poverty Reduction in Tanzania
Authors:   DEEP Consortium, Consortium DEEP
Published: November 2024

DEEP is committed to accelerating progress in tackling extreme poverty in Tanzania by contributing to the implementation of policies, strategies and investments that better target and more effectively address barriers and opportunities for tackling extreme poverty. To do this, DEEP is developing a research engagement strategy that takes into account the political economy of poverty reduction in Tanzania. This briefing note is intended to help inform the DEEP Challenge Fund through which new research will be commissioned, and to inform how this new research and findings from related DEEP studies can best contribute to poverty reduction efforts in Tanzania during the life of the DEEP programme and beyond.
Contribution in evaluation the procedures for dealing with financial crime and corruption
Authors: Kopsidas Odysseas
Published: November 2024

This paper deals with an especially important and topical issue: tackling financial crime and corruption. It is important to record and evaluate the legislative framework, which appears to be multilevel, as there are a variety of provisions, which seek to cover all the issues raised. The research is of particular interest in comparatively assessing the changes that have taken place with the new Penal Code, which in general has resolved multiple interpretative issues, leaving some intact. The work is structured in three main sections: (1) in the protection of the Greek state from external intrusions by analyzing the provisions on fraud against public property, (2) in the protection of the Greek state from internal intrusions by analyzing the provisions for infidelity and embezzlement at the expense of public property and (3) in the fight against corruption in the public sector by analyzing the provisions of bribery in the public sector and the influence of trade. At the end, some structural conclusions for the overall legislative framework are recorded.
Digital tooling with soft power to drive the smart silver economy under the aged society of Thailand
Authors: Lomchavakarn Piyachat
Published: November 2024

“Thailand 4.0” is the current national strategic plan driven by digital technology and innovation; “Silver Economy” is one among the urgent flagship to serve the urgent needs of aged society with its approximately 20-30 percent of Thai population. Besides, around 60 percent of the elderly proven being under the poverty line. Most of the urgent demands is economics opportunities, digital skills, and health care, respectively. Objectives are 1) the current situation of elderly towards “Silver Economy” embedded with “Soft Power”; 2) the digital literacy & competency skills of elderly towards “Silver Economy” embedded with “Soft Power”; and 3) the recommendation to support the elderly towards “Silver Economy” embedded with “Soft Power”. Mix research methods were used 1) Quantitative research by e-survey among the 100 elderlies across the country who involved with Silver Economy and Soft Power. Qualitative research by in-depth-interview and Focus Group Discussion among 15 key informants from the elderly and all stakeholders. Results found 1) most of the elderly have a very good attitude, high demands to run their Silver Economy activities especially with their own Soft Power; 2) most of the elderly gain fundamental digital literacy & competency. More digital top skills are needed to run their Silver Economy activities i.e., creative digital marketing skills, AI in digital PR, digital storytelling, and local tourism, etc. and 3) Recommendations for more tangible collaborations among all the relevant stakeholders from policy to the practical agencies. Friendly and effective portal for all kinds of collabolations among the stakeholders and the elderly themselves.
Wenn der Frosch im Hals nach Lösung ruft
Authors: Lahajnar Irena
Published: November 2024

Für eine Lehrkraft ist die funktionierende Stimme eines der wichtigsten Arbeitswerkzeuge im Unterricht. Doch was ist zu tun, wenn das Unterrichten zum stimmlichen Drahtseilakt wird, weil sich der Frosch im Hals durch herkömmliche Stimmübungen nicht wieder verabschieden will? Dann lohnt es sich, gewohnte Pfade zu verlassen und sich dem komplexen Thema einer gestörten Stimme aus der systemischen Perspektive zu nähern. Dazu wird an das systemische Einzelcoaching herangeführt. Zudem werden auf individueller und schulischer Ebene theoretisch fundierte Möglichkeiten und Perspektiven zur Lösung einer gestörten Lehrerstimme im Unterricht sichtbar gemacht. Ein Leitfaden mit praktischen Tools lädt am Ende der theoretischen Ausführungen zum Handeln ein.
Pengaruh Tekanan Gas pada Proses Thermal Spray Aluminium (TSA) terhadap Keausan dan Morfologi Pada Baja ST 60
Authors: Bram Ihza Pramudya  , Sri Hastuti  , Herru Santosa Budiono
Published: November 2024

The use of steel in industry continues to increase until now making it the material most often used in transportation equipment such as cars, ships and trains. Steel is used in the transportation construction industry, steel materials are often used for railway axle construction. Hardness values ​​were taken using the Vickers micro test, and wear using a taber abrasive tool. Based on this background, research will be carried out "The Effect of Gas Pressure in the Thermal Spray Aluminum (TSA) Process on the Hardness and Wear Resistance of ST-60 Steel". This research uses medium carbon steel material with a coating process via TSA. The resulting layer is expected to have better hardness and wear values. The research method used in this research is the experimental method. The experimental method is a method used to test the effect of a treatment on the object under study by comparing when treatment is carried out and without treatment. This research carried out tests on 15 test objects. The substrate material used is ST 60 steel. In the thermal spray process three variations of gas pressure are used, namely 3 Bar, 6 Bar, and 9 Bar. Hardness values ​​were taken using the Vickers micro test, and wear using a taber abrasive tool. The highest average value of layer wear occurred at a pressure variation of 4 Bar with a layer thickness of 0.00859 mm2/kg. The lowest average layer wear value occurred at a pressure variation of 3 Bar with a wear value of 0.00729 mm2/kg. Meanwhile, based on coating layer thickness testing, the highest average layer thickness value occurred at a pressure variation of 4 Bar with a layer thickness of 423.854 µm. The lowest average layer thickness value occurred at a pressure variation of 3 Bar with a layer thickness of 241.505 µm.
Pengaruh Penambahan Serat Pohon Bambu Ampel (Bambusa Vulgaris) pada Komposit Hybrid untuk Material Bumper Kendaraan Bermotor
Authors: Gito Mulyo Inggit Bagus Satria  , Sri Hastuti  , Ikhwan Taufik
Published: November 2024

Technological developments continue to increase in line with the times, producing various innovations that provide benefits to society, especially in the material sector. The use of a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers in composites (hybrid) has produced a stronger material, which can function as an alternative material for car bumpers. This research was carried out with the aim of determining the values ​​of impact toughness, tensile strength, and failure patterns that occur in the fracture cross section of the specimen through macro photographs. In this research, a hybrid composite was formed by combining ampelous bamboo fiber, fiberglass, and polyester resin. Variations in volume fraction applied include: 5%:25%:70%, 10%:25%:65%, and 15%:25%:60%. The specimens were formed according to ASTM E23 standards for impact tests and ASTM D638 for tensile tests. The results of the impact and tensile tests showed that the lowest value of impact toughness was 0.0744 J/mm² and tensile stress was 120.29 MPa. Meanwhile, the highest value for impact toughness was 0.0986 J/mm² and the tensile stress value was 147.65 MPa. Macro photo analysis of the fracture cross section is categorized as splitting in multiple areas and the fracture cross section also shows debonding and fiber pull out after the fracture occurred.
Inovasi Transportasi Modern: Pemanfaatan Medan Elektromagnetik pada Kereta Maglev dan Kendaraan Listrik
Authors: Fiana Fiana  , Rafika Desfiana  , Muhammad Rifki Arrosyid  , Muhammad Rosyid Ridho  , Diyajeng Luluk Karlina
Published: November 2024

The introduction of electromagnetic devices into modern transportation has revolutionized mobility and enabled more rapid, efficient, and reliable solutions. This study examines the use of electromagnetic devices in Maglev and listrik (EV) keretas. Utilizing magnetic levitasi, EV uses electromagnetic principles to propel its hemat energy, whereas Maglev achieves high-speed transportation with low force. This study identifies key technologies, their benefits, and challenges in implementing the system in question. It also examines the system's global impact on energy consumption and environmental degradation. All of this indicates that more extensive innovation and investment in electromagnetic transportation can speed up transitions to ramah lingkungan mobility.
CLASSIFICATION OF ARTICLES IN FRENCH LANGUAGE
Authors:   Senior lecturer, Karshi State University, Uzbekistan, Yarmanov F.
Published: November 2024

Articles are fundamental grammatical elements in French, serving to define the specificity, definiteness, or generality of a noun. The system of articles in French is complex, as it involves distinctions between definite and indefinite articles, as well as considerations of gender (masculine vs. feminine), number (singular vs. plural), and phonetic factors (e.g., vowel elision). This paper aims to analyze the use of articles in French, exploring their syntactic and semantic functions, as well as their role in conveying meaning and shaping discourse.