bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Жоғары оқу орны студенттерін волонтерлік қызметке даярлаудың педагогикалық шарттары
Authors: Абильдина С.К.
Published: February 2024

Мақала Қазақстандағы студенттердің еріктілер қозғалысын дамыту мәселесіне және зерттеу үдерісінің педагогикалық шарттарына арналған. Қазақстанда және шетелде волонтерлікті дамытудың тарихи алғышарттары қаралды, сондай-ақ кәсіптік оқыту үдерісінде инклюзивті білім беру жағдайында жоғары оқу орны студенттерін волонтерлік қызметке даярлаудың тұжырымдамалық негіздері айқындалды. Ешқандай қоғам жақсылық пен мейірімділіктің моральдық мұраттарынсыз тиімді дами алмайтыны анық. Инклюзивті білім беру шеңберінде университет студенттерін волонтерлік қызметке даярлау үдерісін сәтті қамтамасыз ететін педагогикалық факторлар анықталды. Мақалада болашақ маманның жеке қалыптасуы, волонтерлік қызметке даярлау үдерісінде оқытушылардың тұлғаға бағытталған қызметі, волонтерлік қызметке даярлау үдерісінде қолайлы психологиялық ахуал жасау сияқты факторларды анықтайды. Бұл жағдайда зерттелетін үдерістің педагогикалық шарттары анықталады. Студенттерді волонтерлік қызметке даярлаудың тиімділігі барлық анықталған факторларды көрсететін жағдай жасауға байланысты деп тұжырымдалған. Философиялық және педагогикалық әдебиетке шолу жасап, еріктілер қозғалысының қалыптасу тарихын зерттей отырып, авторлар мейірімділік пен жақсылық, «ерекше білім беру қажеттілігі бар балалар» сияқты ұғымдардың мәнін нақтылайды. Мақалада авторлар жинақталған тәжірибені жүйелеуге, алынған мәліметтерді жинақтауға және инклюзивті білім беру жағдайында студенттерді волонтерлік қызметке даярлаудың тиімділігі барлық анықталған факторларды көрсететін жағдай жасауға байланысты деген қорытынды жасауға әрекет жасады.
Формирование индивидуальной траектории развития школьников
Authors: Рыбальченко А.С.
Published: February 2024

В статье изучены основы профильного обучения учащихся школ, становления их профессиональных возможностей, создания мероприятий по выбору будущей профессии, рода занятий. Рассмотрены исследования, труды различных авторов по терминологии профориентации, которые представляют обучение учащихся старших классов в виде проведения экскурсий на предприятиях, создания профильных классов, проектов по выбранным специальностям, обучения по необходимым предметам для будущего поступления в вузы. Изучены основы социально-педагогической работы с учениками старших классов, возможности образовательных школ Казахстана, профильные направления в старших классах, которые опираются не только на профильное обучение старшеклассников, но и на создание гармоничного климата в классе, работу с трудными подростками, касаются их выбора профессии. В работе упоминается Болонская европейская система образования, на которую переходит большинство стран, где профильное обучение в школах позволяет поступить ученикам в вузы, а в самом университете закончить бакалавриат по одной специальности, а затем поступить в магистратуру и получить ещё одну смежную профессию, не теряя годы обучения в вузе. Выбрав какую-либо направленность обучения, старший школьник получает по ней не только общие образовательные навыки, но и возможность сдать экзамен по профильным предметам, получить какую-то рабочую специальность. Положительными моментами введения программы профориентации для старшеклассников является улучшение их знаний в области самоопределения будущей профессии, освоения профильной программы обучения, которая необходима для поступления и обучения в вузе, для формирования их профессиональных компетенций. Выделены и отрицательные стороны профильного обучения в школе, которые заключаются в узконаправленном обучении, которое может в будущем не пригодиться учащемуся, не даёт возможности разностороннего развития. Проведён опрос среди учащихся 10–11 классов, в ходе которого определено, что половина учащихся не знают, правильно ли выбрали профиль обучения, поможет ли школьное профориентационное направление в будущем обучении в вузе, при поступлении в него, сдачи экзаменов по выбранным дополнительным предметам. По данным результатов экспериментальной части определено, что многие старшие школьники исследуемой школы в Казахстане не довольны выбранным профилем обучения и сомневаются, что выбранный профильный класс поможет им в будущем профессиональном развитии.
Pengaruh Eco-Control, Environmental Performance, dan Corporate Social Responsibility terhadap Kinerja Keuangan perusahaan sub sektor makanan dan minuman di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2019-2021
Authors: Chandra Marcella , Ariesa Yeni , Nathalia Violetta , Leonardo Gilbert Adryan , Meliza Juli
Published: February 2024

This study aims to test and analyse the effect of eco-control, environmental performance, corporate social responsibility on the financial performance of food and beverage sub-sector companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019-2021. In the food and beverage sub-sector, since the pandemic took place until the beginning of 2021 it has still been able to consistently provide positive growth even though it is still limited and not too high. So far, environmental responsibility has been considered an ignored burden because companies have to incur certain costs to prevent environmental damage such as research costs on raw materials, waste management costs and so on. As a result, consumers do not get product satisfaction, excessive waste disposal and environmental conservation are not considered. The poor image of the company, which often appears in the mass media, clearly does not support the smooth operation of the company and is counter-productive to efforts to increase productivity and profits. It is now increasingly recognised that companies will not be able to continue to grow, if they do not care about the situation and conditions of the social environment in which the business runs. This research uses quantitative research with the sample used is 30 respondents. The data analysis method uses multiple linear regression. Purposive sampling was used as a sampling method. The conclusion of this study is that partially eco-control has a significant positive effect on financial performance, environmental performance has a negative and insignificant effect on financial performance, corporate social responsibility has a positive and insignificant effect on financial performance and eco-control, environmental performance, and corporate social responsibility together (simultaneously) have a positive and significant effect on financial performance.

Keywords : Environmental Control, Environmental Performance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Performance
Analisis Deskriptif Persepsi Pelaku UMKM Terhadap Pembiayaan Mikro Syariah
Authors: Widodo Purwanto , Faizi Faizi , Kusuma Airlangga Surya , Praza Salma Asla Salsabila , Atmadja Hafizh Fadhilah
Published: February 2024

Due to their significant role in economic growth, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are currently the center of attention of the government and the general public. MSMEs serve as a means to create jobs, drive economic progress, and create a private sector, so the development of MSMEs plays an important role in economic development. However, in reality, MSMEs still face many internal and external challenges, one of which is a lack of capital. Therefore, Islamic microfinance is present to assist MSME capital. The main objective of this study is to determine the extent to which MSME actors' perceptions of Islamic microfinance facilities provided by Islamic Financial Institutions (LKS). From the results of the descriptive analysis of this study, it can be seen that the majority of respondents (62%) already know or have heard about Islamic financial products. Even so, this knowledge does not move the majority of respondents to utilize Islamic financial products, where only 34% of respondents have or have had an Islamic bank account, and only 34% of respondents have or are applying for Islamic microfinance. Of the 34% or 61 respondents who have or are applying for Islamic microfinance, the nominal amount applied for by the majority is not too large, which is below 10 million rupiah.
Keywords: MSMEs, Sharia Microfinance
Pengaruh Penggunaan Mobile Banking Bri Terhadap Continuance Intention Pada Generasi Z
Authors: Sari Antika , Nikmah Nikmah
Published: February 2024

Mobile banking is a bank payment transaction service that allows customers to carry out various transactions using smartphones. This research aims to examine the relationship between variables in predicting the intention to continue using BRI mobile banking in generation Z. The variables in this study are continuous intention, satisfaction, calculative commitment, affective commitment, trust, perceived service value, alternative quality, and anxiety. This research method uses quantitative methods, and data collection techniques in this research were carried out using questionnaires and purposive sampling design. The number of respondents was 198 respondents with generation Z research objects. Before the data was analyzed for hypothesis testing, the data was first tested for reliability and validity to ensure that the measures measured were good. Then, the data was analyzed for hypothesis testing using PLS structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of this analysis show that all hypotheses can be supported or are significant. This research also conveys limitations and suggestions for further research.

Keywords: Intention To Continue Using, SEM, BRI Mobile Banking, Generation Z
The Effect of Job Satisfaction and Compensation on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as Mediation in 4-Star Hotels Batam City
Authors: Sembiring Diamend Tino , Setyawan Agustinus
Published: February 2024

This research investigates the impact of job satisfaction and compensation on employee performance in a 4-star hotel in Batam City, utilizing work motivation as a mediator. Job satisfaction and compensation are recognized as crucial factors influencing both work motivation and employee performance. The administration of a questionnaire to 380 hotel employees in Batam City yielded positive and significant correlations between job satisfaction, compensation, work motivation, and employee performance, as revealed by PLS analysis. Work motivation emerges as a significant mediator in the relationships between job satisfaction and employee performance, as well as between compensation and employee performance.
Keywords: Employee Performance, Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Compensation
Pengaruh Green Accounting, Kinerja Lingkungan Dan Likuiditas Terhadap Profitabilitas
Authors: Atikah Inas , Sastradipraja Usman
Published: February 2024

Apart from maximizing profits, companies also must pay attention to the environment as a result of the activities carried out by the company. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of green accounting, environmental performance, and liquidity on probability. The population in this study were Consumer Goods Sector Manufacturing Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2018-2022, totaling 50 samples. Data collection techniques using documentation techniques using secondary data in the form of company annual reports and sustainability reports. This study uses multiple linear analysis techniques. Partial test results show that green accounting and environmental performance do not affect profitability, while liquidity affects probability. In simultaneous testing, the results showed that green accounting, environmental performance, and liquidity together did not affect probability.

Keywords: Green Accounting, Environmental Performances, Liquidity, Probability, PROPER Rating
Pengaruh Pemahaman Standar Akuntansi Pemerintah terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan
Authors: Nugraha Fikri Ary , Andhaniwati Erry
Published: February 2024

Pemerintah yang sebagai organisasi yang bergerak pada pelayanan publik dalam pengelolaannya juga harus melakukan transparansi dan akuntabilitas publik. Laporan keuangan merupakan media bagi suatu entitas, dalam hal ini pemerintah untuk mempertanggungjawabkan kinerja keuangannya terhadap publik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 53 orang yang bekerja pada BPKAD Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Jenis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah data primer berupa kuesioner yang diisi oleh responden. Teknik analisis yang digunakan merupakan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman standar akuntansi pemerintah berpengaruh pada kualitas laporan keuangan.
Analisis Penerapan Akuntansi Biaya Lingkungan Pada PT Ratna Jaya Pekalongan
Authors: Pramana Tjioe Denise Sheila , Nilamsari M. Devita Putri
Published: February 2024

Environmental costs play an important role in reducing environmental problems and maintaining business sustainability. This research takes the research object at PT. Ratna Jaya is a private company operating in the batik convection sector. The company's production These activities have the potential to negatively impact on the environment. The purpose of this investigation is to determine and analyze the application of environmental costs in PT Ratna Jaya Pekalongan. This investigation is a qualitative descriptive investigation with a case study model. Sources and types of data to be used include primary and secondary data. The data analysis technique for the investigation using the case study method is the supporting coincidental data analysis technique. The results of the investigation show that there are five steps in the allocation of environmental costs. The identification stage shows that there are two groups of environmental costs identified, namely operational costs (including chemical costs, spare parts maintenance costs, workshop costs, PLN electricity costs, electricity maintenance costs and labor wages) and legal costs. The recognition stage shows that the environmental cost recognition method chosen is the accrual basis method. The measurement stage shows that the environmental cost measurement method chosen is the Historical cost method. The presentation stage shows that environmental costs are presented together in the income statement. The disclosure stage indicates that environmental costs are disclosed in the income statement.

Keywords: Environmental Accounting; Environmental Costs; Waste Management
Analisis Peluang Investasi Dana Haji Pada Industri Halal Di Indonesia
Authors: Rahman Fathur , Marliyah Marliyah , Dharma Budi
Published: February 2024

Hajj Financial Investment is an activity that involves placing the financial resources of the Hajj Financial Management Agency in business activities that are not contrary to sharia principles and applicable laws and regulations. The purpose of this activity is to obtain returns after thinking about in-depth research on the risks and benefits that can be obtained from these business activities. The purpose of this study is to analyze opportunities for the use of Hajj funds in the halal industry sector. To collect data, this research uses a qualitative descriptive method consisting of conducting interviews and documenting the results. The results showed that investment of Hajj funds in the Halal industry has a lot of potential and opportunities are very large because the halal industry has many development opportunities. This is supported by Indonesia's Muslim population of 237.55 million. The halal industry is one of the best alternative investment instruments because it is productive and sustainable. Investment strategies in the halal industry can be carried out by collaborating with halal industry executors in Indonesia in the Halal Food, Halal Travel and Muslim Fashion sectors, which are leading sectors of the global industry. BPKH also faces various risks that cannot be separated from the management of Hajj finances, therefore risk management is one of the most fundamental aspects that need to be considered in the investment of Hajj funds by BPKH.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Utang Piutang Emas Dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Sentriani Femmy , Isnaini Desi , Liza Citra
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the implementation of gold debts and receivables in Ujung Pulau Village based on an Islamic economic perspective. The type of research used is field research. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation methods, as well as data analysis techniques using a qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects in this research are the givers and recipients of gold debts and receivables. The results of the research show that the implementation of gold debts and receivables in Ujung Pulau Village is still frequently carried out, this is due to the ease of submitting debt applications and without any guarantees or certain conditions. Gold debt and receivable activities in Ujung Pulau Village only use the principle of trust, they are not written down, they are not dictated, without any witnesses involved so that the implementation of these debts and receivables triggers undesirable events (defaults). In the implementation of debts and receivables in Ujung Pulau Village, one party suffered a loss because the payment was replaced with cash equal to gold when borrowed. So the implementation of gold debts and receivables in Ujung Pulau Village has not been in accordance with what is recommended in Q.S Al-Baqarah verse 282 and has not implemented the principles of Islamic economics, namely the principle of monotheism, the principle of balance and the principle of justice. The solution to avoid usury from gold debts and receivables is to better understand and pay attention to the implementation of gold debts and receivables based on Islamic law.

Keywords: Gold Debts and Receivables, Islamic Economics
Diet and foraging in the Curaçao Whiptail, Cnemidophorus murinus (Laurenti, 1768)
Authors: Senter Philip
Published: February 2024

The Curaçao Whiptail (Cnemidophorus murinus) (Squamata: Teiidae) was once considered to have two subspecies, C. m. murinus (endemic to Curaçao and Klein-Curaçao) and C. m. ruthveni (endemic to Bonaire and Klein-Bonaire), but the two are now considered separate species (Ugueto and Harvey 2010). Little has been published on the natural history of C. murinus. Most of the literature on the natural history of “C. murinus” actually pertains to C. ruthveni and includes studies on diet (Dearing and Schall 1992, Schall 1996), body temperature (Schall and Dearing 1994), metabolic expenditure (Bennett and Gleeson 1979), population density and energetics (Bennett and Gorman 1979), signaling behavior (Cooper et al. 2004), escape behavior (Cooper et al. 2003), and learning (Schall 2000). In contrast, published literature on C. murinus that deals with topics other than its taxonomy, morphology, and distribution is limited to a few notes on its parasites (Specian and Whittaker 1980), pathology (Hughes and Delis 2014), clutch size (van Buurt 2011), conservation (van Buurt 2006), and interactions with tourists (van Buurt 2011). Herein I add to the published knowledge of C. murinus with observations on diet and foraging.
Analisis Penjualan Produk Air Minum Dalam Kemasan Menggunakan Metode Least Square Dan Angka Indeks Pada Pt. Panen Embun Kemakmuran Tahun 2022
Authors: Ines Saraswati Machfiroh  , Gati Anjaswari  , Cahaya Ayu Ramadhan
Published: February 2024

Penjualan merupakan bagian penting dalam operasi perusahaan, namun penjualan yang terjadi dapat mengalami kenaikan/penurunan penjualan (fluktuasi) sehingga menyebabkan kerugian penjualan. Kerugian penjualan dapat diantisipasi dengan melakukan analisis penjualan menggunakan perhitungan metode Least Square, Angka Indeks dan mendeskripsikan faktor yang mempengaruhi penjualan tersebut. Perhitungan metode Least Square bertujuan meramalkan penjualan semua produk yang terjual pada Tahun 2022, perhitungan Angka Indeks bertujuan mengetahui naik atau turunnya tingkat persentase penjualan Januari s.d Maret Tahun 2022, mendeskripsikan faktor-faktor penjualan bertujuan mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat persentase penjualan Januari s.d Maret Tahun 2022. Hasil peramalan menunjukkan penjualan yang terjadi pada Tahun 2022 akan mengalami peningkatan penjualan yaitu sebesar 1.323.850 unit jika dibandingkan dengan penjualan Tahun 2021 yaitu sebesar 550.058 unit. Hasil tingkat persentase penjualan pada Januari mengalami peningkatan penjualan sebesar 19%, Februari mengalami peningkatan penjualan sebesar 49% dan Maret mengalami penurunan penjualan sebesar (-1%). Faktor yang mempengaruhi peningkatan penjualan pada Januari karena bertambahnya agen penjualan dan adanya promosi penjualan yang bertepatan perayaan awal tahun baru. Faktor yang mempengaruhi peningkatan penjualan Februari karena bertepatan perayaan tahun baru imlek dan semua jenis produk tersedia lengkap. Faktor yang mempengaruhi penurunan tingkat penjualan Maret karena beberapa jenis produk mengalami peningkatan kuantitas penjualan tidak signifikan dan beberapa jenis produk lainnya mengalami penurunan penjualan yang disebabkan tidak lengkapnya produk yang terjual akibat kerusakan mesin produksi

Kata Kunci: Penjualan, Metode Least Square, Metode Angka Indeks, Faktor-faktor Penjualan
Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage on Auditor Judgment
Authors: Widya Ais Sahla  , Dwianto Mukhtar Latif
Published: February 2024

This research aims to examine the relationship between perceptions of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in audit practices and Auditor Judgment in financial audits. A survey method is used to involve students majoring in Accounting as respondents. Data was collected through a specially designed questionnaire and statistical analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The research results reveal that there is a significant influence between the perception of the use of AI in auditing and the auditor's ability to make judgments. Auditors who have a positive perception of AI tend to make more accurate judgments in evaluating the audit entity's financial reports. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that exploring a relationship that is still rarely explored in the literature, namely the influence of perceptions of the use of AI in auditing on the Auditor's Judgment ability. This research also provides new insights into how AI technology can contribute as a valuable tool in improving quality in the audit process
Pelatihan Pengolahan Sampah Plastik Menggunakan Metode Ecobrick di Bank Sampah Mojokrapak Berseri Jombang
Authors: Sufaidah Siti , Zainul Arifin Muhyidin , Khafidhoh Nur
Published: February 2024

Plastic waste is non-degradable inorganic waste. The impact caused by plastic waste, namely the results of burning plastic waste are harmful compounds such as CO2, CO, NOX, and SOX which trigger birth defects in babies, to hormone dysfunction, and cancer. In order to reduce this impact, the Mojokrapak “beautiful” waste bank was established in Mojokrapak Village. Unfortunately, this goal has not been fulfilled by the Mojokrapak bank waste. The purpose of this activity is to provide training to the community and the management of the Mojokrapak Village waste bank to process plastic waste into valuable goods using the ecobrick method. The training activities will be held from July to August 2023 at the Mojokrapak Garbage Bank hall. The results of the training show that the community's understanding of the importance of processing waste into valuable goods has increased after the training. This can be seen from the enthusiasm of the community in training activities.
Modification of the Sanction of Dismissal of Members Living in Social Forms of Consecrated Life
Authors: Němec Damián
Published: February 2024

The paper deals with the dismissal of members from religious institutes, secular institutes and societies of apostolic life (called “societies living in common without vows” in the 1917 Code of Canon Law) following its changes from the beginning of the 20th century to 2023 in the law of the Western Catholic Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches, with an emphasis on the legislation under the pontificate of Pope Francis. It deals with the changes in the legal nature of the dismissal procedure, the modifications of obligatory and optional dismissal, esp. in view of the decentralization of the procedure, and specially the modification of dismissal by the act itself (ipso facto), responding to the need to address the hitherto unsolvable situation of members who have left their community and avoid communicating with their superiors, also with analogy to the extraordinary method of dismissal from the clerical state in the case of clerics who have not exercised legitimately sacred ministry for at least five years and do not communicate with their superiors.
Study Partner Type and Adverse Event Reporting in Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials
Authors: Lu Thuy V. ,   for the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study, Grill Joshua D. , Gillen Daniel L.
Published: February 2024

Background: In randomized clinical trials (RCTs), monitoring adverse events (AEs) and serious AEs (SAEs) is critical. All Alzheimer’s disease (AD) RCTs require participants to enroll with a study partner. Objective: We examined AE reporting rates in mild-to-moderate AD trials and their associations with study partner type. Methods: We estimated AE reporting rates using placebo data from seven independent RCTs conducted by the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study. We assessed the heterogeneity of reporting rates as a function of visits using generalized estimating equations. In the primary analysis, we tested the hypotheses that the rates of reporting differed by study partner type and time they spent with the participant weekly using Poisson regression with robust variance estimation. In all regression models, log-transformed total patient years was included. Results: The estimated reporting rates were 2.83 (95% CI: 2.66, 3.02), 1.18 (95% CI: 1.09, 1.28), 0.23 (95% CI: 0.19, 0.27), and 0.28 (95% CI: 0.24, 0.33) events per participant year for grade 1–3 AEs and SAEs, respectively. We estimated that greater number of visits per year was associated with increased reporting for grade 1–2 AEs and SAEs. We did not find evidence to suggest that AE reporting differed by study partner type or by time the study partner spent with the participant. Conclusions: Study partner type and time the study partner spent with the participant did not appear to impact AE reporting. Estimated reporting rates may be useful to evaluate safety in future studies, particularly those with no control arm and similar visit frequencies.
A low-cost approach to determine the optimum conductor plate thickness of linear permanent magnet eddy current brakes
Authors: Yang Panpan , Li Jianwei , Zhang Leian , Mu Zonggao , Li Zixuan , Wang Jianhong
Published: February 2024

This paper proposes a low-cost approach to determine the optimum Conductor Plate (CP) thickness without needs for mathematical models and large data volumes, which means that 0.6 times of the Standard Depth of Penetration (SDoP) can be directly selected as the optimum CP thickness without calculation. Firstly, the SDoP is introduced. Then, the influences of speed and conductivity on the optimum CP thickness are investigated. Finally, the relationship between the SDoP and the optimum CP thickness is found. The optimum CP thickness can be selected directly according to the relationship without mathematical models and large data volumes. It not only guarantees high braking force, but also reduces the weight of the LPMECBs as much as possible.
Analysis of a GEO/G/1 queueing system with repeated attempts pre-emptive priority and replacement in repair times
Authors: Vasanthamani K. , Pavai Madheswari S.
Published: February 2024

This paper deals with a discrete-time Geo/G/1 queue with repeated attempts and starting failure. If the server fails to start, it is sent for repair. During a repair process, alterations in the repair times is permitted based on current requirements. Customers are served on priority by the pre-emptive resume queue discipline. The distributions of the various system states when the system is in stable are analysed using the generating function technique. Analytical expressions are supported by numerical illustrations to exhibit the influence of the various parameters of the system on the performancemeasures.
Deep learning-based digital twin for intelligent predictive maintenance of rapier loom
Authors: Xiao Yanjun , Li Rui , Zhao Yue , Wang Xiaoliang , Liu Weiling , Peng Kai , Wan Feng
Published: February 2024

The rapier loom works in a complex environment and operates at high speeds. It is inevitable that its performance will deteriorate during the production process, which in turn will cause faults. The development of maintenance has undergone the transition from “regular maintenance” and “post-event maintenance” to “predictive maintenance”. In order to achieve the synergistic optimization goal of ensuring operational safety and reducing operational costs, a predictive maintenance method driven by the fusion of digital twin and deep learning is proposed based on the idea of “combining the real with the virtual and controlling the real”. Firstly, a digital twin system structure model of rapier weaving machine is constructed, and the overall architecture of digital twin is proposed according to the full operation cycle of rapier weaving machine. Then, the digital twin-driven process parameter evaluation and prediction and health state evaluation and prediction are investigated separately. In order to achieve the evaluation and prediction of process parameters to ensure the efficiency of weaving machine operation, the prediction method of IWOA optimized BP neural network driven by twin data is proposed and the model is updated and optimized based on the martingale distance approach. In order to achieve health state assessment and prediction, we use health index as an evaluation index to characterize the health condition of spindles, and use BiLSTM network to achieve prediction of remaining spindle life and then make maintenance decisions. The results show that there are greater advantages to combining deep learning and digital twin technology for intelligent predictive maintenance of rapier loom.
Multi-CNN based logical reasoning system for facial expression recognition on small-sample datasets
Authors: Zhou Ning , Liu Bin , Cao Jiawei
Published: February 2024

Facial expression recognition has long been an area of great interest across a wide range of fields. Deep learning is commonly employed in facial expression recognition and demonstrates excellent performance in large-sample classification tasks. However, deep learning models often encounter challenges when confronted with small-sample expression classification problems, as they struggle to extract sufficient relevant features from limited data, resulting in subpar performance. This paper presents a novel approach called the Multi-CNN Logical Reasoning System, which is based on local area recognition and logical reasoning. It initiates the process by partitioning facial expression images into two distinct components: eye action and mouth action. Subsequently, it utilizes logical reasoning based on the inherent relationship between local actions and global expressions to facilitate facial expression recognition. Throughout the reasoning process, it not only incorporates manually curated knowledge but also acquires hidden knowledge from the raw data. Experimental results conducted on two small-sample datasets derived from the KDEF and RaFD datasets demonstrate that the proposed approach exhibits faster convergence and higher prediction accuracy when compared to classical deep learning-based algorithms.
RETRACTED: Optimized wavelet and feature set of EEG signal for Parkinson disease classification
Authors: Arunkumar N. , Nagaraj Balakrishnan , Keziah M. Ruth
Published: February 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
MTC-Net: Multi-scale feature fusion network for medical image segmentation
Authors: Ren Shujun , Wang Yuanhong
Published: February 2024

Image segmentation is critical in medical image processing for lesion detection, localisation, and subsequent diagnosis. Currently, computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) has played a significant role in improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy. The segmentation task is made more difficult by the hazy lesion boundaries and uneven forms. Because standard convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are incapable of capturing global contextual information, adequate segmentation results are impossible to achieve. We propose a multiscale feature fusion network (MTC-Net) in this paper that integrates deep separable convolution and self-attentive modules in the encoder to achieve better local continuity of images and feature maps. In the decoder, a multi-branch multi-scale feature fusion module (MSFB) is utilized to improve the network’s feature extraction capability, and it is integrated with a global cooperative aggregation module (GCAM) to learn more contextual information and adaptively fuse multi-scale features. To develop rich hierarchical representations of irregular forms, the suggested detail enhancement module (DEM) adaptively integrates local characteristics with their global dependencies. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed network, we conducted extensive experiments, evaluated on the public datasets of skin, breast, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract with ISIC2018, BUSI, TN3K and Kvasir-SEG. The comparison with the latest methods also verifies the superiority of our proposed MTC-Net in terms of accuracy. Our code on https://github.com/gih23/MTC-Net.
Auditory brainstem implants for hearing rehabilitation in NF2-schwannomatosis: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Bo , Yan Minjun , Liu Congyu , Yang Zhijun , Wang Xingchao , Zhao Fu , Wang Zhenmin , Li Peng , Wang Ying , Li Shiwei , Liu Gemingtian , Liu Pinan
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: NF2-schwannomatosis (NF2) is an autosomal dominant disorder prone to hearing loss. Auditory brainstem implants (ABIs) offer a promising solution for hearing rehabilitation in NF2. OBJECTIVE: To synthesize existing literature on ABI implantation in NF2, focusing on audiological outcomes and ABI-related complications. METHODS: The systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42022362155). Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CMB, and CNKI from inception to August 2023. Data on environmental sound discrimination, open-set discrimination, closed-set discrimination, and ABI-related complications were extracted and subjected to meta-analysis. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and Egger’s test. RESULTS: Thirty-three studies were included. The pooled estimate was 58% (95% CI 49–66%) for environmental sound discrimination and 55% (95% CI 40–69%) for closed-set discrimination. Regarding open-set discrimination, the pooled estimates were 30% (95% CI 19–42%) for sound only, 46% (95% CI 37–54%) for lip-reading only, and 63% (95% CI 55–70%) for sound plus lip-reading. The pooled occurrence of ABI-related complications was 33% (95% CI 15–52%). CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis underscores the effectiveness and safety of ABIs in NF2, providing valuable insights for evidence-based decision-making and hearing rehabilitation strategies.
Psychological predictors of performance-based physical functioning among pediatric pain program participants
Authors: Bourchtein Elizaveta , McLaughlin Alix , Walainis Kimberly , Hughes Amanda , Scott Eric L. , Foxen-Craft Emily
Published: February 2024

PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate changes in performance-based physical functioning and investigate psychological predictors of physical functioning over time in pediatric patients with chronic pain who completed an interdisciplinary rehabilitation intensive outpatient program (IOP). METHODS: Participants (N = 55; mean age = 14.92 years; 12.7% male, 87.3% female; 83.6% White, 5.6% African-American/Black; 9.1% Latinx) completed baseline measures assessing pain intensity and modifiable psychological factors (i.e., pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, anxiety and depressive symptoms). Participants were administered performance-based assessments of physical functioning (i.e., physical endurance, high-level motor abilities) before and after IOP completion. RESULTS: Pain intensity was not significantly associated with physical functioning at either timepoint. There was significant improvement on measures of physical functioning after completion of the IOP when controlling for the effects of sex, race, and ethnicity. Depressive symptoms were associated with baseline physical endurance, β = − .28, p = .047, while pain catastrophizing was associated with baseline gross motor abilities, β = − .28, p = .032. CONCLUSION: Participation in an IOP led to significant improvement in physical endurance and high-level motor ability. Depressive symptoms and pain catastrophizing were associated with physical functioning at baseline but not post-program completion. Integration of pain psychology and physical therapy in an IOP can help address the interrelated psychological and physical factors impacting physical functioning to improve outcomes for children with chronic pain.
Clinical outcomes measurement in pediatric lower limb prosthetics: A scoping review
Authors: Koenig Kevin D. , Hall Michelle J. , Gormley Caroline , Kaleta Mary , Munger Meghan , Laine Jennifer , Morgan Sara J.
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify clinical measures that have been used to evaluate function, health related quality of life (HRQoL), and/or satisfaction in children who use lower limb prostheses (LLP). The data reported on psychometric properties for children who use LLP were collected for each measure. METHODS: First, PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases were searched using broad search terms to identify standardized outcome measures of function, HRQoL, and/or satisfaction with treatment used in pediatric LLP research published in 2001 or after. For each of the eligible measures found, a second search was performed to identify psychometric properties (e.g., validity, reliability) assessed with children who use LLP. RESULTS: Forty-four standardized outcome measures were identified from 41 pediatric LLP research articles. Five measures (i.e., Gait Outcomes Assessment for Lower Limb Differences, Functional Mobility Assessment, Child Amputee Prosthetics Project- Prosthesis Satisfaction Inventory, Child Amputee Prosthetics Project- Functional Scale Index, and Lower Limb Function Questionnaire) had data on psychometric properties for children who use LLP. CONCLUSIONS: Few studies report psychometric data for assessing the overall HRQoL, function, and/or satisfaction for children who use LLP. Further research is needed to validate or create new outcome measures that assess the HRQoL, satisfaction, and/or function of children who use LLP.
Assessing occupational hazards in welding operations: A machine learning-based approach for worker safety in Indian foundries
Authors: Garg Mudit , Das Gurumukh , Vuppuluri Prem Prakash
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: Quantitatively analyzing the impact of UV radiation and noise during welding operations is essential to assess the exposure, identify potential hazards, and develop targeted safety protocols to ensure worker safety and adherence to safety regulations, especially in developing countries with inadequate adherence to safety standards and resources. OBJECTIVES: This study employs machine learning for predicting ultraviolet radiation and noise levels during welding, emphasizing worker safety. The focus is on the Indian foundry sector to gauge actual exposure vis-á-vis safety standards. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ultraviolet radiation and noise emitted during the welding of a ferrous alloy were collected from three foundries in Agra, India. Five machine learning (ML) algorithms were applied for data analysis and prediction of UV radiation and noise levels, and a relative performance comparison was carried out on the compiled data against safety standards. RESULTS: Out of all the ML algorithms applied, the Support Vector Machine regression algorithm (RMSE = 356.93) obtained the best performance on UV radiation data, and the Random Forest algorithm (RMSE = 11.4) was found to give the best results for the noise level prediction task. CONCLUSIONS: This work represents the first known application of machine learning techniques for predicting UV radiation and noise levels in arc welding processes. The results show the efficacy of algorithms such as SVM regression and Random Forest for the problem. Further, the datasets and ML algorithms implemented in the work will be made openly available to support further research endeavors in this and related areas.
Understanding the pattern of musculoskeletal pain and its contributing factors among Hajj pilgrims
Authors: Alsobhi Mashael , Aldhabi Rawan
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: Hajj is a series of rituals that are done in specific areas and periods in Mecca. Performing Hajj requires a great amount of physical demand which may result in musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in different age groups. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of MSP and understand its pattern via exploring the factors that could be associated with muscular pain among pilgrims in the 2022 Hajj. METHODS: A web-based survey was distributed during the annual Hajj mass gathering. Pilgrims were recruited from Hajj ritual sites. The collected data included demographics, musculoskeletal pain at ten anatomical body sites, and physical activity (PA) level. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data at a 0.05 significance level. RESULTS: A total of 248 pilgrims participated in the study. The mean age of the sample was 43.49±12.70 years. Of all pilgrims, 78.6% had reported MSP in at least one anatomical body site during performing Hajj. Results revealed that Pilgrims were more likely to have MSP in the lower limb while performing Hajj rituals where the most prevalent reported pain was in the legs (46%), followed by the lower back (45%), knees (37%), and ankles/feet (30%). Age, sex, and PA were not significantly associated with MSP except the BMI was found to be a significant factor related to MSP among pilgrims (p <0.05). CONCLUSION: Many pilgrims exhibited pain in at least one body part. Although physical fitness recommendations are published in the Saudi Ministry of Health, MSP preventative measures need to be disseminated by organizations and interested parties worldwide.
From Psychostasis to the Discovery of Cardiac Nerves: The Origins of the Modern Cardiac Neuromodulation Concept
Authors: Paradiso Beatrice , Pauza Dainius Haroldas , Limback Clara , Ottaviani Giulia , Thiene Gaetano
Published: February 2024

In ancient Egyptian religion, psychostasis was the ceremony in which the deceased was judged before gaining access to the afterlife. This ritual was also known as the "weighing of the heart" or "weighing of the soul." The Egyptians believed that the heart, not the brain, was the seat of human wisdom, emotions, and memory. They were the first to recognize the cardiocentric nature of the body, identifying the heart as the center of the circulatory system.

Aristotle (fourth century BC) considered the importance of the heart in human physiology in his philosophical analyses. For Galen (third century AD), the heart muscle was the site of the vital spirit, which regulated body temperature.

Cardiology knowledge advanced significantly in the 15th century, coinciding with Leonardo da Vinci and Vesalius's pioneering anatomical and physiological studies.

It was William Harvey, in the 17th century, who introduced the concept of cardiac circulation. Servet's research and Marcello Malpighi's discovery of arterioles and capillaries provided a more detailed understanding of circulation.

Richard Lower emerged as the foremost pioneer of experimental cardiology in the late 17th century. He demonstrated the heart's neural control by tying off the vagus nerve.

In 1753, Albrecht von Haller, a professor at Göttingen, was the first to discover the heart's automaticity and the excitation of muscle fibers.

Towards the end of the 18th century, Antonio Scarpa challenged the theories of Albrecht von Haller and Johann Bernhard Jacob Behrends, who maintained that the myocardium possessed its own "irritability," on which the heartbeat depended and was independent of neuronal sensitivity. Instead, Scarpa argued that the heart required innervation to maintain life, refuting Galenic notions.

In contemporary times, the study of cardiac innervation has regained prominence, particularly in understanding the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), which frequently involves cardiorespiratory symptoms and dysregulation of the intrinsic cardiac innervation. Recently, it has been recognized that post-acute sequelae of ARIs (acute respiratory infections) due to other pathogens can also be a cause of long-term vegetative and somatic symptoms. Understanding cardiac innervation and modulation can help to recognize and treat long COVID and long non-COVID-19 ARIs.
Toxic Leadership and Vicarious Bullying
Authors: Sims Margaret
Published: February 2024

In this paper I argue that the workplace culture cemented in place by the presence of a leader espousing neoliberal leadership beliefs creates a space where subordinates receive free reign to also bully: called vicarious bullying. We see “unethical, opportunistic, or colluding subordinates” behaving in ways that “maintain the pernicious center of power” (Hollis, 2019, p. 2). In order to do so I will identify the elements of a toxic, bullying managerial style and demonstrate how these characteristics link to vicarious bullying. The aim is to examine the relationships between toxic leadership and vicarious bullying.
Evaluation of Diabetes Risk Score Tool for Detecting Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Referral Clinics at Primary Health Care Centers in Sudan
Authors: Fadl Sahar M. , Abbas Ammar H. , Elemam Manal A. , Kheir Omer
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of diabetes in Sudan is increasing, but suitable risk assessment and screening tools to identify at-risk individuals are lacking.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the Diabetes Risk Score (DRS) tool for detecting undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.

METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 214 individuals were recruited from primary health care referral centers in Khartoum State. Attendees were interviewed to fill out the DRS questionnaire. Random blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were tested. Descriptive statistics and sensitivity analyses were used to test the applicability of the DRS in Sudan.

RESULTS: The prevalence of undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes was found to be 14%. Regarding blood tests, random blood glucose was normal in 93% of the participants (cutoff: ≤140 mg/dl). The HbA1c result was normal in 86% of the participants (cutoff: < 6.4%). The DRS was high in 40.2% (cutoff: ≥33), while 59.8% were considered to have moderate to low risk. The DRS had a sensitivity of 83.33% and a specificity of 66.85%. The positive and negative predictive values were 29.07% and 96.09%, respectively. The area under the curve (AUC) for detecting undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes was 0.751 (95% confidence interval: 0.662-0.840).

CONCLUSION: The DRS tool was found to be applicable with reference to the HbA1c test for predicting undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes.