bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamical behavior of q-deformed logistic map in superior orbit
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India. Email: renubadsiwal9@gmail.com., Badsiwal Renu , Kumari Sudesh ,   Government College for Girls, Haryana, India. Email: tanwarsudesh10@gmail.com., Chugh Renu ,   Department of Mathematics, Gurugram University, Gurugram, India. Email: chugh.r1@gmail.com.
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we study the q-deformed logistic map in Mann orbit (superior orbit) which is a two-step fixed-point iterative algorithm. The main aim of this paper is to investigate the whole dynamical behavior of the proposed map through various techniques such as fixed-point and stability approach, time-series analysis, bifurcation plot, Lyapunov exponent and cobweb diagram. We notice that the chaotic behavior of q-deformed logistic map can be controlled by choosing control parameters carefully. The convergence and stability range of the map can be increased substantially. Moreover, with the help of bifurcation diagrams, we prove that the stability performance of this map is larger than that of existing other one dimensional chaotic maps. This map may have better applications than that of classical logistic map in various situations as its stability performance is larger.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 34H10, 37M10, 37B25, 37F45.
Received 09 April 2021; Accepted 08 October 2021
A strong convergence algorithm for approximating a common solution of variational inequality and fixed point problems in real Hilbert space
Authors:   School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Durban, South Africa; DSI-NRF Center of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CoE-MaSS), Johannesburg, South Africa. Email: 217079141@stu.ukzn.ac.za., Oyewole Olawale K. , Akindele Adebayo Mebawondu ,   School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Durban, South Africa. Email: 216028272@stu.ukzn.ac.za., Mewomo Oluwatosin T. ,   School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Durban, South Africa. Email: mewomoo@ukzn.ac.za.
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we propose an iterative algorithm for approximating a common solution of a variational inequality and fixed-point problem. The algorithm combines the subgradient extragradient technique, inertial method and a modified viscosity approach. Using this algorithm, we state and prove a strong convergence algorithm for obtaining a common solution of a pseudomonotone variational inequality problem and fixed-point of an η-demimetric mapping in a real Hilbert space. We give an application of this result to some theoretical optimization problems. Furthermore, we report some numerical examples to show the efficiency of our method by comparing it with previous methods in the literature. Our result extends, improves and unifies many other results in this direction in the literature.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 47H09, 49J35, 90C47.
Received 21 May 2021; Accepted 14 July 2021
Weakly Picard mappings: Retraction-displacement condition, quasicontraction notion and weakly Picard admissible perturbation
Authors:   Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: iarus@math.ubbcluj.ro., Rus Ioan A.
Published: March 2024

Let (X, d) be a metric space, f : X → X be a mapping and G(·, f (·)) be an admissible perturbation of f. In this paper we study the following problems: In which conditions imposed on f and G we have the following:
(DDE) data dependence estimate for the mapping f perturbation;
(UH) Ulam-Hyers stability for the equation, x = f (x);
(WP) well-posedness of the fixed-point problem for f;
(OP) Ostrowski property of the mapping f.
Some research directions are suggested.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 47H25, 54H25, 47H09, 65J15, 37N30, 39A30.
Received 22 October 2023; Accepted 16 November 2023
The Polya f-curvature of plane curves
Authors:   Faculty of Mathematics, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania. Email: mcrasm@uaic.ro., Crășmăreanu Mircea , Pripoae Gabriel-Teodor ,   Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bucharest, Romania. Email: gpripoae@yahoo.com.
Published: March 2024

We introduce and study a new curvature function for plane curves inspired by the weighted mean curvature of M. Gromov. We call it Pólya, being the difference between the usual curvature and the inner product of the normal vector field with the Pólya vector field of a given planar function f. We computed it for several examples, since the general problem of vanishing or constant values of this new curvature involves the general expression of f.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 53A04, 53A45, 53A55.
Received 03 May 2023; Accepted 17 January 2024
La "Fiebre de la Tala" y la masacre de agua (Bihar, 8 de septiembre de 1980)
Authors: Devalle Susana B. C.
Published: March 2024

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Beijing yuyan xueyuan (El Instituto de Idiomas de Pekín). Yuyan jiaoxue yu yanjiu (Enseñanza y Estudio de Idiomas). Revista trimestral (en chino).
Authors: Maeth Ch. Russell
Published: March 2024

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Ceremonias tibetanas: el culto de los guardianes de la doctrina
Authors: Canzio Ricardo O.
Published: March 2024

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Y. W. Ma. y Joseph S. M. Lau (cds.), Traditional Chinese Stories, Themes and Variations. New York: Columbia University Press, 1978 pp. XXXVI 603.
Authors: Maeth Ch. Russell
Published: March 2024

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Winston L. Y. Yang, Peter Li, y Nathan K. Mao. Classical Chinese Fiction; A Guide to Its Study and Appreciation. Boston: G.K. Hall & Co., 1978. pp. XXVI 302.
Authors: Maeth Ch. Russell
Published: March 2024

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IEPALA (Instituto de Estudios Políticos para América Latina y Africa); Mozambique, el desafío de la Revolución, Madrid, España, 1979. 196 pp.
Authors: Pinheiro C. Juárez
Published: March 2024

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4º Congreso Nacional de Escritores y Artistas
Authors: Botton Beja Flora
Published: March 2024

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La emigración blanca desde Sudáfrica al cono sur latinoamericano: su dimensión social y política
Authors: Moneta Juan Carlos
Published: March 2024

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El algodón en Egipto 1805-1930
Authors: Quintana Pali Santiago
Published: March 2024

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El diálogo de Suka y Rambha
Authors: Preciado Solís Benjamín
Published: March 2024

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Phoolan Devi, reina de los bandoleros: bandolerismo social y confrontación de castas en la India actual
Authors: Devalle B. C.
Published: March 2024

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Hartmut Shilling. Colonial Downfall and Neocolonialism, Asia Africa Latin America Special Issu3 3, Berlim, Akademie-Verlag. 1979. pp. 147.
Authors: - -
Published: March 2024

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Robert O. Freedman, Soviet Policy Toward the Middle East Since 1970, New York, Praeger Publishers 1978, pp. 373.
Authors: - -
Published: March 2024

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Nirmal Sengupta, Destitutes and Development. A Study of the Bauri Community in the Bokaro Region, concept Publishing Co. Nueva Delhi, 1979, 123 pp.
Authors: Devalle Susana B. C.
Published: March 2024

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Tareq Y. Ismael, The Arab Left, New York, Syracuse University Press. 1976. pp. 204.
Authors: - -
Published: March 2024

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Un mural novohispano en la Catedral de Cuernavaca: los veintiseis mártires de Nagasaki
Authors: Ota Mishima María Elena
Published: March 2024

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Primordial Black Holes And How Strings Get Created Into Matter In The Early Universe
Authors: McGraw Jr. David
Published: March 2024

The C-Neutralino is the major particle that drives the beginning of our universe. It decays into other particles including protons and electrons. Primordial Black Holes are also important in the development of our universe. They connect astrophysical constraints on sources of cosmic rays. Primordial Black Holes play a role in element abundance and the spectrum of the CMB. They are particle and matter creators. Primordial Black Holes can be a source of any species of particles in our space-time. In the end, they can shed new light on problems in Cosmology. Primordial Black Holes are the solution to inhomogeneous primordial structures in the early universe. C-Neutralinos are the particle that contributes to creation and also contribute to dark matter in our universe. It is the major source of dark matter in our universe. In the early universe, the cosmological principle did not exist. The inhomogeneous universe we see today evolved after about 1 billion years after the creation of our universe.
Application of improved RBF neural network algorithm in hierarchical management of enterprise
Authors: Ye JianMing
Published: March 2024

The grade division of enterprises is conducive to their needs of green development, and the continuous strengthening of computer innovation technology provides an excellent platform for grading the regional management of enterprises. Owing to the differences in energy consumption, labour, land use area, GDP, etc., most of the data collected by the enterprises are unstable, and the data with a small number of samples in categories cannot be ignored. Therefore, based on the related data of basic development in a development area, Guangdong Province within the past 15 years, in this paper, according to the theory of hierarchical management in enterprise, four factors, such as land use, personnel, energy consumption and regional GDP, are used as the relevant attributes, and the grades of enterprises in this region are managed and divided. In addition, the structure of RBF neural network algorithm optimised by similarity relation matrix and the accuracy of enterprise classification under different neural network algorithms are compared. The results show that the hierarchical management of enterprises based on the improved RBF neural network algorithm has high efficiency and accuracy, which is of great significance to the green development of enterprises.
Integration Approaches for Heterogeneous Big Data: A Survey
Authors: Alma’aitah Wafa’ Za’al , Quraan Addy , AL-Aswadi Fatima N. , Alkhawaldeh Rami S. , Alazab Moutaz , Awajan Albara
Published: March 2024

Modern organizations are currently wrestling with strenuous challenges relating to the management of heterogeneous big data, which combines data from various sources and varies in type, format, and content. The heterogeneity of the data makes it difficult to analyze and integrate. This paper presents big data warehousing and federation as viable approaches for handling big data complexity. It discusses their respective advantages and disadvantages as strategies for integrating, managing, and analyzing heterogeneous big data. Data integration is crucial for organizations to manipulate organizational data. Organizations have to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of both data integration approaches to identify the one that responds to their organizational needs and objectives. This paper aw well presents an adequate analysis of these two data integration approaches and identifies challenges associated with the selection of either approach. Thorough understanding and awareness of the merits and demits of these two approaches are crucial for practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers to select the approach that enables them to handle complex data, boost their decision-making process, and best align with their needs and expectations.
A Survey on Lightweight Cryptographic Algorithms in IoT
Authors: Suryateja P. S. , Rao K. Venkata
Published: March 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) will soon penetrate every aspect of human life. Several threats and vulnerabilities are present due to the different devices and protocols used in an IoT system. Conventional cryptographic primitives or algorithms cannot run efficiently and are unsuitable for resource-constrained devices in IoT. Hence, a recently developed area of cryptography, known as lightweight cryptography, has been introduced, and over the years, numerous lightweight algorithms have been suggested. This paper gives a comprehensive overview of the lightweight cryptography field and considers various popular lightweight cryptographic algorithms proposed and evaluated over the past years for analysis. Different taxonomies of the algorithms and other associated concepts were also provided, which helps new researchers gain a quick overview of the field. Finally, a set of 11 selected ultra-lightweight algorithms are analyzed based on the software implementations, and their evaluation is carried out using different metrics.
Checking Temporal Constraints of Events in EBS at Runtime
Authors: Trinh Thanh-Binh , Nguyen Hanh-Phuc , Nguyen Dinh-Hai , To Van-Khanh , Truong Ninh-Thuan
Published: March 2024

As a kind of software system, the Event-Based Systems (EBS) respond to events rather than executing a predefined sequence of instructions. Events usually occur in real time, so it is crucial that they are processed in the correct order and within temporal constraints. The objective of this work is to propose an approach to check if events of EBS at runtime preserve the specification of temporal constraints. To form the approach by logic process, we have formalized the EBS model, through which, we have proved that the complexity of the checking algorithms is only polynomial. The approach has been implemented as a tool (VER) to check EBS at runtime automatically. The results of the proposed method are illustrated by checking a real-world Event Driven Architecture (EDA) application, an Intelligent transportation system.
Efficient DenseNet Model with Fusion of Channel and Spatial Attention for Facial Expression Recognition
Authors: Long Duong Thang
Published: March 2024

Facial Expression Recognition (FER) is a fundamental component of human communication with numerous potential applications. Convolutional neural networks, particularly those employing advanced architectures like Densely connected Networks (DenseNets), have demonstrated remarkable success in FER. Additionally, attention mechanisms have been harnessed to enhance feature extraction by focusing on critical image regions. This can induce more efficient models for image classification. This study introduces an efficient DenseNet model that utilizes a fusion of channel and spatial attention for FER, which capitalizes on the respective strengths to enhance feature extraction while also reducing model complexity in terms of parameters. The model is evaluated across five popular datasets: JAFFE, CK+, OuluCASIA, KDEF, and RAF-DB. The results indicate an accuracy of at least 99.94% for four lab-controlled datasets, which surpasses the accuracy of all other compared methods. Furthermore, the model demonstrates an accuracy of 83.18% with training from scratch on the real-world RAF-DB dataset.
Application of Fuzzy AHP in Priority Based Selection of Financial Indices: A Perspective for Investors
Authors: Jana Subrata , Giri Bibhas Chandra , Sarkar Anirban , Jana Chiranjibe , Stević Željko , Radovanović Marko
Published: March 2024

By providing important indicators, financial indices help investors make educated judgements regarding their assets, much like vital sign monitors for the financial markets. The best way for investors to keep up with the market and make strategic adjustments is to keep an eye on these indexes. Researching the most important financial indexes for making educated investing decisions is, thus, quite relevant. Finding the most essential financial indices from an investing standpoint and assigning a weight to each of those indexes are the main goals of this research. A weighted score is derived by combining four financial indices in a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) technique. These objectives are then pursued. Triangular Fuzzy Numbers (TFNs) and the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) are used to determine the weights of criteria in this technique. Using these methods together, the research hopes to provide a thorough analysis of the role that different financial indexes have in informing investment choices. This study emphasizes the paramount importance of considering the Price Earning to Growth (PEG) ratio when making investment decisions, followed by the Debt Equity Ratio. Price to Book Value and Dividend Yield, while relevant, carry comparatively less weightage in the overall assessment. Investors are advised to use these insights as a guideline in their financial analysis and decision-making processes.
Advantages of greenery in hospital environment - a literature review
Authors: Kalender-Smajlović Sedina , Dovjak Mateja
Published: March 2024

Background: Incorporating greenery into hospital environment contributes to the sustainable development goals by mitigating health, environmental and economic problems. Despite the increasing interest in plants, gardens and green roofs in general built environments, the benefits of greenery in hospital environment are still under-researched. The aim of this review was to summarize the relevant literature and describe the benefits of greenery in hospital environment.

Methods: The PubMed, Springer Link and CINAHL databases were searched to identify relevant studies and articles published between 2012 and 2023. The keywords used were hospitals, greenery, green systems, vegetation, and room plants. The language restriction was that articles were published in English.

Results: Following the PRISMA methodology, seven eligible studies were included in the literature review. Evidence shows that the presence of greenery affects patient health outcomes and the well-being of healthcare staff. Moreover, the healing and therapeutic effects greenery in the hospital environment have been identified. Greenery also has a positive psychological effect on healthcare workers and visitors. Humanizing healthcare spaces and connecting them with nature empowers patients, reduces stress and pain, and improves emotional well-being.

Conclusion: The biophilic design concept increases occupant connectivity to the natural environment through vegetation at the location, including implemented green building envelope systems (green walls and roofs) and the introduction of indoor plants. It should be incorporated into the established steps of hospital design. In summary, more research is needed, particularly on the potential impact of plants on hospital-acquired infections.
A study on implementation and perception of preventive hygiene measures
Authors: Jereb Gregor
Published: March 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic required the implementation of various preventive hygiene measures to contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Various non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) were introduced worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on people’s daily lives. Again, relatively simple hygiene measures have proven to be very effective and useful. The main objective of the present study was to find out how people implement the proposed individual prevention measures and how they perceive the administrative measures implemented during the pandemic. The paper presents the results of a web-based, non-representative cross-sectional study conducted between October 15 and November 17, 2020 in Slovenia during the Covid-19 lockdown. The completion of the survey coincided with the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, so it was to be expected that awareness of the importance of hand hygiene as well as other preventive measures was high among respondents. We find that people have changed their hygiene habits during the pandemic. Habits differ both between individual NPIs and between groups of respondents (age, gender and occupational structure of respondents). There are still opportunities to improve knowledge and attitudes towards hand hygiene and to implement all other NPIs.
Price Model for Transit-Oriented Developments in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Authors: Muhammad Abdulazeez Adam , Burhan Burhaida Binti Haji , Safian Edie Ezwan Bin Mohammad
Published: March 2024

The idea of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) was to foster urban development around railway networks and has been strategically built and applied since the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Previous studies reported positive, negative, or irrelevant impact of TOD on prices of surrounding real estate. The study aims to evaluate the impact of TOD on property prices in Kuala Lumpur. It utilizes secondary data obtained from the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC), Malaysia, after data cleaning, Nine Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-Nine (9549) Housing Transactions between the periods 2009 and 2018 were used. The research design was quantitative, and the Hedonic Price Model (log-log model) was used for data analysis. The model revealed a multiple correlation coefficient (R) of 0.891 and an adjusted R2 value of 0.794, indicating that 79.4% of the house price variation is explained by the model. The F value of 996.921, which is statistically significant, indicates that the predictors significantly combine to predict the price of TOD areas in Kuala Lumpur. The coefficient for LnTrainsta is 0.056, indicating that there was a positive relationship between residential house prices and TOD in Kuala Lumpur; this explains that house prices increase by 5.6% for every 100 meter closer to the rail transit station.
Accuracy of the application of mobile technologies for measurements made in headings of the Kłodawa Salt Mine
Authors: Świerczyńska Ewa Joanna , Kurdek Damian , Jankowska Iwona
Published: March 2024

The “Kłodawa” salt mine, due to geological conditions and continuous salt extraction, is subject to a range of measurements documenting the speed of changes in the geometry of the chambers. Cyclic surveys are conducted under challenging conditions several hundred metres underground. Consequently, measurement methods used for determining the parameters of the ongoing clamping should be of high precision but also be resistant to dense dust (in fields of active mining) and strong gusts (near ventilation shafts).

The research presented here concerns the analysis of the possibilities of solutions offered by modern technologies in mine conditions. Test measurements were conducted at observation stations using linear bases stabilized with metal pins. The base points were located in the aisles, ceiling, and bottom of the chamber in Field 1 of “Kłodawa” salt mine at the depth of 600m. Point clouds mapping the object were acquired using a Leica RTC360 3D laser scanner and two mobile devices: Motorola G100 smartphone and iPad Pro with LiDAR technology using the Pix4Dcatch application. The accuracy of the point cloud from the Leica RTC360 3D laser scanner was determined by comparing it with classic measurements taken with a Leica Disto laser rangefinder. The repeatability and accuracy of the point cloud from a smartphone were examined using statistical analysis based on Pearson’s correlation coefficient and cross-correlation. An attempt was also made to approximate the correlation between the obtained errors and two parameters: the number of images and the size of the object.
Impact of IFRS Adoption on Financial Statements Value Relevance. A Study of Eastern vs. Western European Countries
Authors: Giuglea Antonia Cosmina
Published: March 2024

The implementation of IFRS has been a significant milestone in the accounting field, sparking debates among advocates and critics regarding whether the initial objectives were actually achieved in practice. This paper aims to investigate whether the adoption of IFRS has led to an increase in the value relevance of financial statements in both Eastern and Western European countries. The study takes an empirical approach, analyzing companies before and after the adoption of IFRS, and introduces contemporary concepts that can contribute to future research. Policymakers rely on evidence-based policies and often seek impartial and reliable evidence from academic researchers. Given the extensive body of research conducted thus far, this paper seeks to further emphasize the positive impact of IFRS implementation.
Exploring Determinants of Transfer Pricing Practices Among Romanian Publicly Traded Companies
Authors: Fulop Renata
Published: March 2024

This paper explores the effect of determinants shaping the landscape of transfer pricing practices within intra-group transactions among publicly traded companies in Romania over the period 2022. The research hypothesis focuses on identifying the variables that have a significant impact on transfer pricing in the Romanian business environment. Data collection was conducted manually from various sources, including explanatory notes from annual reports and databases such as Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg. The results reveal that the size of companies, sales, capitalization, foreign ownership, sales growth, and operational profit collectively contribute to the influence on transfer pricing practices. However, individual analysis shows that only sales significantly affect the transfer pricing practice.
Effective Communication as a Success Factor in Project Management in an Universitary Context
Authors: Miclea Roxana-Denisa , Irimiaș Tudor
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the effectiveness of communication of university students with high school students from all over the country. We look to provide a deeper understanding of how effective communication contributes to the success of a project in the sector of education and we identify some strategies that contribute to the improvement of some key aspects of communication. Thus, we have analyzed the importance of communication both inside and outside the team using three qualitative methods: project case study, document analysis and in-depth interviews with project participants. Our results are relevant for the potential new project participants, but also for the stakeholders in the public education sector in general, who aim to foster the bridge between university and pre-university education. We finally address conclusions and recommendations, which may serve as a guide for future participants and those who want to know how they can benefit from better communication in similar projects.
Investigation of Some Fish Species of Scombridae Family in Terms of Parasites
Authors: Aldik Ruhay , Çakir Fikret , Yayintaş Özlem , Öktener Ahmet , Kizilyildirim Suna , Eroğlu Huseyin Avni , Şen Yusuf
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this investigation was to identify the presence of parasite infections and cystic formation in Scomber japonicus, Scomber scombrus, and Thunnus thynnus. Euryphorus brachypterus and Clavellisa scombri were identified from Thunnus thynnus and Scomber scombrus, respectively. Anisakis pegreffii was identified from Scomber japonicus and Scomber scombrus by using molecular methods. Additionally, Anisakis typical was determined from Scomber japonicus.
Acute and Chronic Effects of Pesticides on Non-Target Aquatic Organisms
Authors: Khoshnood Zahra
Published: March 2024

Pesticides are widely used to protect crops from pests, ensure food security, and increase agricultural productivity. However, the application of these chemicals can lead to unintended adverse effects on non-target aquatic organisms. This scientific manuscript provides a comprehensive review of the acute and chronic effects of pesticides on aquatic non-target organisms, focusing on their behavior, physiology, reproductive success, and populations dynamics. Understanding these effects is critical to developing effective strategies to minimize the ecological risks associated with pesticide use.
Improving the Performance of Worker in the E-commerce Industry Through Leadership Role, Creativity and Learning Culture
Authors: Rusindiyanto  , Judijanto Loso , Siahaan Febri Sari , Naim Sidrotun , Diawati Prety
Published: March 2024

Objective: This research aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership on employee creativity, which is moderated by knowledge sharing.
 
Method: This research uses two combined research methods, namely exploratory research and descriptive research. Researchers combined non-probability sampling and judgment sampling. Researchers collected data through questionnaires and interviews. Researchers will process the data in this research using the factor analysis method with SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) software.
 
Results and Discussion: Applying the transformational leadership style positively influences employee creativity. Apart from that, the knowledge-sharing variable also plays an important role in increasing employee creativity. Although some indicators of knowledge sharing fall into the good category while others are in the neutral category, they still positively contribute to employee creativity. Hypothesis testing shows that transformational leadership, with its four dimensions, has a positive and significant effect on employee creativity. However, the knowledge sharing variable does not strengthen the relationship between the influence of transformational leadership on employee creativity and is also not a moderator of the influence between the two.
 
Research Implications: This study can provide a deeper understanding of how transformational leadership style and knowledge sharing can interact to influence employee creativity, especially in the context of organizations led by superiors and populated by generation Y employees. This research can also provide insight for companies in developing leadership strategies and a work culture that can increase creativity and innovation in the workplace.
 
Originality/Value: This research adds significant value by combining two main concepts, namely transformational leadership and knowledge sharing, and applying them in the context of rapidly developing e-commerce companies. By not only examining the direct influence of transformational leadership on employee creativity but also looking at how knowledge sharing can moderate this relationship, this research provides a more comprehensive picture of the factors that influence creativity in organizations.
Perancangan Tata Panggung Pergelaran Ketoprak Dor Rahayu Cipto Rukun di Aceh Tengah
Authors: Taruan Hatmi Negria , Susandro Susandro , Wirandi Rika
Published: March 2024

Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan merespon dan memberi solusi terhadap persoalan berkesenian yang khususnya dialami oleh Grup Ketoprak Rahayu Cipto Rukun di Aceh Tengah. Kegiatan ini berpijak pada hasil kegiatan penelitian terdahulu yang juga dilaksanakan oleh tim pengusul pengabdian ini. Maka dari itu, kegiatan ini dapat disebut pula dengan practice-led research yang berarti penelitian berarah praktik. Namun, perihal yang ditekankan dalam artikel ini bukanlah aspek penelitian maupun kekaryaan; bagaimana tim pengusul turut berkontribusi dalam mengangkat kembali kesenian yang dulunya tidak terdengar lagi gaungnya melalui kelompok tersebut. Adapun detail persoalan yang didapati ialah sangat minimnya pengembangan cerita yang hanya berupa kerangka cerita saja, serta tidak adanya set dan properti sebagai penunjang pergelaran. Maka dari itu, kegiatan pengabdian ini mencoba melakukan semacam kolaborasi dengan grup tersebut dengan jalan merancang ulang atau merekonstruksi tata panggung yang berlatar suatu cerita yang biasa mereka mainkan. Bentuk pelaksanaan yang dilakukan ialah merancang beberapa sketsa layar belakang (backdrop) untuk pergelaran Grup Ketoprak Dor rahayu Cipto Rukun.
Pendampingan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di SMP Islam Khaira Ummah Padang
Authors: Sefriani Rini , Radyuli Popi , Sepriana Rina
Published: March 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada guru SMP Islam Khaira Ummah tentang implementasi kurikulum merdeka. Sasaran dari kegiatan in adalah guru aktif mengajar di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Islam Khaira Ummah. Kegiatan ini di awali dengan observasi dan wawancara denga kepala sekolah serta guru. Setelah itu merembukkan jadwal pelaksanaa kegiatan pemberian pelatihan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di seoklah tersebut. Pelatihan dilakukan dengan mendatangkan fasilitator Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka dari kementrian dan sebagai pesertanya adalah guru SMP Islam Khaira Ummah Padang. Kegiatan dilakukan secara bertahap, yaitu pertemuan 1, kedua dan ketiga. Setelah dilakukan evaluasi diperoleh informasi bahwa para gur di SMP Islam Khaira Ummah mengalami peningkatan pemahaman terkait penerapan kurikulumm Merdeka.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat di Lampung mengenai Dampak Positip dan Negatif Penggunaan Teknologi
Authors: Sari Yuniar , Ridwansyah  , Anggraeni Erike
Published: March 2024

Era Society 5.0 menandai transisi menuju masyarakat yang berfokus pada integrasi teknologicanggih untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup manusia. Dalam era ini, kolaborasi antaraakademisi dan masyarakat menjadi kunci untuk mencapai kesejahteraan bersama. Kegiatanpengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi potensi sinergi antaraakademisi dan masyarakat dalam menciptakan solusi berkelanjutan untuk tantangan kompleksdi era Society 5.0. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini meliputi tiga tahapan yakniperencanaan, pelaksanan, dan evaluasi. Kegiatan disampaikan dengan metode ceramah dandiskusi bersama setelah dilakukan ceramah. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa kolaborasiaktif antara akademisi dan masyarakat memungkinkan pertukaran pengetahuan, keahlian, dansumber daya untuk menciptakan inovasi yang memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat. Inisiatifseperti program pengabdian masyarakat dan proyek kolaboratif memainkan peran kunci dalammembangun hubungan yang saling menguntungkan antara akademisi dan masyarakat.Pentingnya memahami kebutuhan dan aspirasi masyarakat lokal dalam proses pengembangansolusi juga menjadi sorotan dari penelitian ini. Dengan melibatkan masyarakat dalam tahapperencanaan dan implementasi, solusi yang dihasilkan memiliki dampak positif yang lebihbesar. Kegiatan ini memberikan kontribusi penting terhadap pemahaman tentang bagaimanamembangun sinergi yang efektif antara akademisi dan masyarakat di era Society 5.0. Temuanini dapat menjadi landasan untuk pengembangan strategi dan kebijakan yang mendukungkolaborasi yang berkelanjutan dalam rangka mencapai kesejahteraan bersama.
Pengembangan Lahan Budidaya Kopi sebagai Kandidat Olahan Herbal melalui Aplikasi Biochar dengan Memanfaatkan Limbah Kerajinan Kayu
Authors: Rubiyanti Rani , Sri Tovani
Published: March 2024

Desa Pasir batang merupakan wilayah dengan kasus diare tinggi. Salah satu senyawa yang memiliki aktivitas antidiare adalah asam klorogenat (terdapat pada biji kopi arabika). Desa pasir batang memiliki luas perkebunan yang dapat dijadikan perkebunan tanaman obat, namun belum dimanfaatkan secara maksimal. Oleh karena itu dibutuhkan adanya inovasi teknologi budidaya kopi dan peningkatan kesuburan tanah melalui pemanfaatan limbah pertanian dengan aplikasi biochar. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan bulan April – Agustus 2023. Tahapan penerapan teknologi yang dilaksanakan adalah tahap penjajagan, penyuluhan dan pelatihan penerapan teknologi budidaya kopi sesuai dengan GAP, pembuatan biochar dan konservasi lahan. Hasil dan luaran pengabdian adalah meningkatnya pengetahuan masyarakat yang ditunjukkan hasil analisis menggunakan paired sample t test nilai Sig. (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000 < 0,05, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa  terdapat perbedaan yang nyata antara hasil penilaian kuesioner pre-test dan post-test. Hal ini membuktikan penyuluhan efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan target sasaran (petani dan perangkat desa) mengenai kopi dan aplikasi biochar.
Awareness, knowledge, and attitude about shaken baby syndrome among parents in Qassim Region: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Aldakheel Fai , Alsaleem Haifa , Almuhaisni Raghad , Alnasyan Shoug , Albattah Ghaida , Alrashidi Ibrahim
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, awareness, and attitude about shaken baby syndrome (SBS) among parents in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted that evaluated the SBS knowledge and attitude among the Qassim population by distributing a questionnaire to a sample that matched the criteria.
Results: In total, 373 parents participated in the study, with 82.0% mothers, 49.1% over 40 years old, 98.1% Saudi citizens, and 95.7% married. Out of the 373 participants, 70% were not aware of SBS. The majority (85%) had poor knowledge about SBS, while only 15% had an excellent understanding. However, 85.3% of the individuals expressed interest in learning more about SBS. The preferred sources of information were the internet and social media (39.2%) and doctors or medical personnel during vaccination visits (31%). Interestingly, there were no significant differences in parental knowledge based on gender (p = 0.722) or nationality (p = 0.957).
Conclusions: Parents in the studied region had low knowledge of SBS. Educational programs and awareness campaigns are needed to inform them about the grave consequences of this form of child abuse.
Demir Dikeni (Tribulus terrestris) Saponin Ekstraktının Yumurtacı Tavuklarda Performans, Yumurta Kalite Kriterleri ve Bazı Kan Parametreleri Üzerine Etkileri
Authors: Duru Metin
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışma, karma yeme demir dikeni bitkisi (Tribulus terrestris) saponin ekstraktı (DDSE) ilavesinin yumurtacı tavuklarda performans, iç-dış yumurta kalite kriterleri, yumurta kolesterol düzeyleri ve bazı kan serum parametreleri üzerine etkisini incelemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Araştırma grupları ticari yumurtacı karma yemine 0 (kontrol); 1 g DDSE, 2 g DDSE, 4 g DDSE ve 8 g DDSE eklenerek 5 gruptan oluşturulmuştur. Toplam 80 adet yumurtacı tavuk her bir grupta 16 hayvan olacak şekilde gruplara rastgele dağıtılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre; kontrol grubu hariç diğer deneme gruplarına göre 1 g DDSE grubunda yumurta sarısı kolesterol değeri düşmüştür. Deneme ortasında 2, 4 ve 8 g DDSE grupları kontrol grubuna göre daha yüksek ak uzunluğu değerleri vermişlerdir. Performans ve kan serumu parametre değerleri bakımından gruplar arasında herhangi bir farklılığa rastlanmamıştır. Sonuç olarak DDSE tavuklarda performans, yumurta kalite kriterleri ve bazı kan parametreleri üzerine etkisi olmadığı tespit edilmiştir.
Bazı Orman Ağaçlarının Yetiştiği Topraklarda Fe Konsantrasyonlarının Ağaç Türü, Organ ve Toprak Derinliğine Bağlı Değişimi
Authors: Erdem Ramazan
Published: March 2024

Bitki gelişimini şekillendiren en önemli faktörlerden birisi topraktaki besin elementleridir. Bitki beslenmesi için mutlak gerekli besin elementlerinden olan demir (Fe) bitki büyümesi ve gelişiminde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu sebeple tarım topraklarında Fe konsantrasyonunun değişimi konusunda çok sayıda çalışma yapılmıştır. Oysa orman ağaçlarının yetiştiği topraklarda konu ile ilgili çalışma sayısı oldukça sınırlıdır. Bu çalışmada Fe’in farklı orman ağaçlarının doğal olarak yetiştiği topraklarda topraktaki ve bitki organlarındaki konsantrasyonlarının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında karaçam, sarıçam, göknar ve kayın türlerinden yaprak, kabuk, odun, kozalak ve kök örnekleri ile her ağacın dibinden yüzey, orta ve derin topraklardan numuneler alınmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda Fe konsantrasyonlarının bitkilerde, topraktakinden çok daha düşük konsantrasyonlarda olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bitki organlarında elde edilen en yüksek Fe konsantrasyonu kayın köklerinde elde edilmiş olup 529,32 ppm’dir. Oysa topraklardaki Fe konsantrasyonunun 8253,91 ppm ile 16848,88 ppm arasında değiştiği belirlenmiştir.
Toprak Yönetiminde Toprak Toplulaştırması Süreci
Authors: Balcı Derya , Gün Arife Sema
Published: March 2024

Toprak toplulaştırması, parçalanmış parsellerin bir araya getirilmesidir. Tarım topraklarının toplulaştırılması veya parçalanmanın korunması toprak yönetim araçlarındandır. Toprak toplulaştırmasının olumlu yönleri ile parçalanmanın sorun olmadığı, yararlı da olabildiğini kanıtlayan çalışmalar bulunmaktadır. Ancak mevcut çalışmalar, toplulaştırmada veya parçalılığın sürdürülmesinde yerele özgü koşulların önceden değerlendirilmesi gerektiğini tavsiye etmektedir. Ayrıca toprak yönetimi araçlarından herhangi birine karar verebilmek veya her ikisine de devam edebilmek için sosyal, ekonomik, kültürel, yasal ve çevresel koşullar arasındaki bağlantıların da değerlendirilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu nedenle bu çalışmada, tarım topraklarının parçalanma biçimleri, nedenleri ve parçalanmanın olumlu-olumsuz etkileri literatüre dayalı olarak eleştirel ve nesnel bir şekilde incelenmektedir. Amaç, belirli bir alanda herhangi bir toprak toplulaştırma yaklaşımının benimsenmesiyle ilgili koşulları ve bağlantıları belirlemektir.
Yunanistan Tarım Kooperatifleri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme ve Mevzuatın İyileştirilmesi Adına Öneriler
Authors: Paksoy Hilal
Published: March 2024

Tüm dünyada toplumların gelişmesi, aralarında iş birliğinin de gelişmesine yol açmıştır. Bu gelişimin nedeni kolektif eylemin onların büyümesindeki ana faktör olmasıydı. Bu bağlamda geçmişten günümüze konumları, pazarlık güçleri, insanlar arasında malların daha verimli dağıtımına büyük ölçüde katkı sağlayarak, iş birliğinin geliştirilmesine aracı olmuştur. Yıllar içinde belirli kurallar çerçevesinde belirli amaçları hedefleyen tüm dünya ülkelerine yayılan, birçok iş birliği ve yardımlaşma modelleri ortaya çıkmıştır. Kooperatifler bu iş birliği modellerinden biridir. Bu çalışma Yunanistan’ın ulusal tarım kooperatif mevzuatının en dikkate değer özelliklerine kısa bir genel bakış sunmayı ve kooperatif mevzuatının iyileştirilmesine yönelik önerilerde bulunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Isolated mitral valve aneurysm in a 9-year old boy
Authors: Doğan Vehbi , Sel Kutay
Published: March 2024

Background. Isolated mitral valve aneurysm is rarely reported in children. In most cases it is associated with an underlying disease such as infective endocarditis. MVA can lead to severe complications that needs surgical intervention.
Case. In this report, we present a 9-year old asymptomatic male patient with anterior mitral valve aneurysm and rhythm disturbance diagnosed incidentally during pre-operative evaluation.
Conclusions. Being rare in children, isolated MVA should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of mass lesions seen on the atrial side of the mitral valve. A 24-hour electrocardiogram may define subtle rhythm disturbances in these patients.
A child with intravascular fasciitis mimicking deep vein thrombosis: a case report
Authors: Yiğit Yeşim , Erdoğan Oğuzhan , Türedi Yıldırım Ayşen , Özer Erdener , Gülen Hüseyin
Published: March 2024

Background. Intravascular fasciitis (IF) is a benign, reactive, myofibroblastic proliferation that originates from the superficial or deep fascia of small / medium-sized arteries and veins.
Case Report. An 8-year-old male patient was admitted to a health center with the complaint of swelling in the inguinal region. Lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasonography showed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the femoral vein and anticoagulation with low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) was initiated. The patient was referred to our center for follow-up. The D-dimer level was detected within normal limits. Doppler ultrasonography was repeated and showed an intraluminal expanding mass lesion with increasing vascularity, without distinct borders and LMWH was discontinued. This lesion at the sapheno-femoral junction was excised surgically and the histopathological examination revealed intravascular fasciitis.
Conclusion. Clinicians should be aware that the clinical findings of IF may mimic sarcoma and thrombosis.
Anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and quality of life in parents of children with first unprovoked seizure and epilepsy
Authors: Özgör Bilge , Cansel Neslihan
Published: March 2024

Background. Parents of a child with neurological problems such as seizures and epilepsy experience significant mental distress. Little is known about the mental state of parents in such a stressful situation. This study aims to determine the prevalence of self-reported depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and quality of life in parents of children with epilepsy and first unprovoked seizure.
Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among the parents of children diagnosed with first unprovoked seizure and epilepsy admitted to the Pediatric Neurology Department, Outpatient Unit of İnönü University Medical Faculty Hospital. Participants filled out a questionnaire investigating demographic variables, Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36).
Results. 113 parents participated in the study. Depression was found in 7%, anxiety in 14%, and sleep quality disorder in 33.3% of parents of children diagnosed with epilepsy on the basis of moderate or higher severity, while depression was found in 8.9%, anxiety in 14.3%, and sleep disorder in 21.4% of parents of children diagnosed with first unprovoked seizure. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups. Mothers were at higher risk for loss of physical function and social functionality. There was a positive correlation between BAI, BDI, and PSQI scores. Quality of life sub-dimension measured by SF-36 was associated with different levels of depression, anxiety, and sleep quality.
Conclusion. Addressing parental psychiatric problems by professionals involved in the treatment of children with a history of seizures may have the potential to provide further support for the family and the care of patients.
Early neonatal outcomes in infants of mothers with organ transplantation under immunosuppressive treatment
Authors: Çelik Kıymet , Arayıcı Sema , Özkan Zarif Nurten , Kıhtır Zeynep , Ongun Hakan , Aydınlı Bülent
Published: March 2024

Background. This study aimed to examine early clinical and laboratory findings in infants born to mothers who had organ transplants and received immunosuppressive treatment.
Methods. Between 2016 and 2023, the study examined infants of mothers who underwent organ transplantation and were receiving immunosuppressive treatment, and followed at the Department of Neonatology at Akdeniz University. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of mothers and infants were recorded. On the first day of life, complete blood count values were examined, as well as potassium levels on the first, third, and seventh days, and creatinine levels on the third and seventh days. The tacrolimus blood level was calculated by taking the average of the tacrolimus blood values of the mother measured during the pregnancy. The infants were evaluated for any potential morbidities caused by intrauterine immunosuppressive drug exposure.
Results. The study included 21 mothers (some with multiple pregnancies) and 27 infants. According to the findings of this study, 74% of these infants were born premature, 67% had low birth weight, and all were delivered via cesarean section. Prematurity was associated with the morbidities found in the infants. In the early period, lymphopenia was detected in 37%, neutropenia in 25.9%, thrombocytopenia in 11.1%, hyperkalemia in 18.5%, and creatinine elevation in 7.4%, all of which returned to normal within a few days. There was no significant relationship between maternal tacrolimus blood levels and infant potassium and creatinine levels.
Conclusion. Apart from an increased risk of prematurity, low birth weight, and cesarean delivery, no effects were observed in these infants during the early period. However, long-term follow-up is necessary to monitor for any potential morbidities.