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Peningkatan Memahami Teks Persuasif Melalui Model Discovery Learning Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Muhammadiyah 02 Kota Malang
Authors: Suriyanto Suriyanto , Wardoyo Hadi , Halim M. Amirul
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe the application of the discovery learning learning model to improve the understanding of persuasive text content of students of SMP Muhammadiyah 02 Malang City and to find out the increase in understanding of persuasive text content through the discovery learning model in grade VIII SMP Muhammadiyah 02 Malang City. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (PTK) with a qualitative approach. This class action research is carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, execution, observation and reflection. The subjects of this study were grade VIII students of SMP Muhammadiyah 02 Malang City in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, totaling 16 students. The data used include the results of cycle tests for each action, observations of learning activities, interview results, field notes. Data analysis used in this research is: data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing and verification. The success rate of learning in the classroom with learning achievement based on the implementation of the prestest and posttest of 16 students is categorized as quite active, evidenced by 56.10% in cycle I and 81.66% in cycle II, an increase in pretest by 25%.  Furthermore, by 57.76% in cycle I and 90% in cycle II, there was an increase in posttest by 33%. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that discovery learning can improve the understanding of the concept of grade VIII students of SMP Muhammadiyah 02 Malang City.
Identification and alertness of cardiovascular disease usingMATLAB with IoT
Authors:   Gnanamani College of Technology, Anna University of Chennai, Namakkal, India, Sandhiya J. A. , Preetha S. ,   Gnanamani College of Technology, Anna University of Chennai, Namakkal, India, Sarumathi A. ,   Gnanamani College of Technology, Anna University of Chennai, Namakkal, India, Umadevi D. ,   Gnanamani College of Technology, Anna University of Chennai, Namakkal, India, Yogeshwari G. ,   Gnanamani College of Technology, Anna University of Chennai, Namakkal, India, Shanmugam Kirubanandan ,   Department of Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: November 2023

The last several decades have seen cardiovascular illnesses become the leading cause of mortality globally, in both industrialized and developing nations alike. Clinical staff monitoring and early diagnosis of heart disorders can both lower death rates. However, because it takes more intelligence, time, and skill, precise cardiac disease identification in every case and 24-h patient consultation by a doctor are not yet possible. With the use of machine learning techniques, a preliminary concept for a cloud-based system to predict heart disease has been put out inthis study. An effective machine-learning strategy should be applied for the precise identification of cardiac illness. This method was created after a thorough comparison of many machine learning methods in MATLAB coding. The application may thus be utilized by the medical professionals to monitor the patient’s real-time sensor data and beg in live video streaming if urgent care is necessary. The ability of the suggested method to notify both parties right away when the patient checks the stage while the doctor isn’t there was a crucial component
Proposals regarding the targeted use of short-stemmed winter rye grain in Ukraine
Authors: Symonenko N.V. , Levchenko O.S. , Holyk L.M.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To draw the attention of producers, customers, collectors of rye grain, breeders to the availability of specialized short-stemmed, resistant to lodging varieties of this crop intended for baking bread, obtaining compound feed, alcohol, starch, various biopolymers, as well as the prospect of improving the quality of winter rye grain through breeding work. Methods. Field, laboratory, mathematical and statistical. Results. According to research data, rye varieties were divided into groups according to the directions of use. It is recommended to use Alatyr, Sirius, Oriana, Aldana, Laskave, Novax, Palazzo, Yelica varieties for baking bread; for feeding animals – Alatyr, Sirius, Oriana, Aldana, Laskave, Novax varieties; for processing into alcohol – varieties Oriana, Laskave, Novaks. Conclusions. The biochemical composition of the grain of various short-stemmed varieties of winter rye of our own breeding was studied in terms of the content of protein, starch, pentosans, alkylresorcins, and the activity of amylolytic enzymes. The target use of grain of short-stemmed varieties of winter rye has been established.
Effectiveness And Contribution Of The Hotel Tax Revenue In Optimization Of Original Local Government Revenue In Banyuwangi Regency
Authors: Wicaksono Galih , Puspita Yeni , Setyaningsih Lilis , Boedijono Boedijono
Published: November 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a decrease in domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in Banyuwangi Regency, this is due to one of the government's policies, namely Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB). This has resulted in the tourism sector tax being threatened not optimally, especially the hotel tax. This study aims to determine the level of effectiveness and contribution of Hotel Tax to Regional Original Income (PAD) in Banyuwangi Regency, and to find out what strategies are carried out in optimizing hotel tax revenues to optimize Original Local Government Revenue (PAD). The population of this study is local taxpayers in Banyuwangi Regency, by taking samples from restaurant taxpayers. Data collection techniques are through interviews with the Regional Revenue Agency (BAPENDA) and literature studies of data obtained from BAPENDA and BPS, especially regarding restaurant tax data, PAD, tourists, and strategies in restaurant tax policies. This study resulted in the finding that when the number of victims exposed to Covid-19 was relatively high, it had an impact on the decrease in the number of hotel room occupants, as a result, hotel revenue decreased and affected Hotel Tax Revenue which decreased. The effectiveness of hotel tax revenue is always in the very effective category, because it always meets the set targets. The hotel tax contribution to PAD is always in the very low category because the PAD increase is very significant, not followed by a significant increase in hotel tax. The strategy in optimizing hotel tax revenue is by providing a policy in the form of eliminating fines for late reporting or payments which aims to provide relief to taxpayers so that they are not burdened with their tax obligations so that they continue to carry out their tax obligations.
Supply Chain Management in Agriculture using Blockchain
Authors:   Sahyadri Valley College of Engineering,Rajuri 413204, Bhalchandra Prof. Mundhe
Published: November 2023

Block chains are now firmly established as a digital technology that combines cryptographic, data management, networking, and incentive mechanisms to support the verification, execution, and recording of transactions between parties. While block chain technologies were originally intended to support new forms of digital currency for easier and secure payments, they now hold great promise as a new foundation for all forms of transactions. Agribusiness stands to become a key beneficiary of this technology as a platform to execute ‘smart contracts’ for transactions, particularly for high-value produce. First it is important to distinguish between private digital currencies and the distributed ledger and block chain technologies that underlie them. The distributed and cross-border nature of digital currencies like Bit coin means that regulation of the core protocols of these systems by central banks is unlikely to be effective. Monetary authorities are focused more on understanding ‘on-ramps’ and ‘off-ramps’ that constitute the links to the traditional payments system rather than being able to monitor and regulate the currency itself. In contrast to the digital currency feature of block chain, the distributed ledger feature has the potential for widespread use in agribusiness and trade financing, especially where workflows involve many different parties with no trusted central entity.
THE EFFECT OF TAX BURDEN, FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND BONUS MECHANISM ON TRANSFER PRICING
Authors: Hafifah Nur , Chaidir Djohar Chaidir
Published: November 2023

In Indonesia, a country with a significant mining industry and a dynamic stock exchange, transfer pricing decisions among mining companies have become a subject of interest. These decisions involve determining the prices at which related entities within the same multinational corporation trade with each other. The complexity arises from the potential discrepancies between market prices and the prices set for intra-company transactions. This study aims to investigate the impact of Tax Burden, Foreign Ownership, Intangible Assets, and Bonus Mechanism on Transfer Pricing Decisions among Indonesian mining firms listed on the Stock Exchange from 2017 to 2021. Using purposive sampling, six mining companies were selected as the research sample. Employing Panel Data Regression Analysis via Eviews 9 software at a 5% significance level, the study finds that collectively, the independent variables significantly influence companies' choices for transfer pricing, as indicated by the F-test (F-statistic value = 13.07910, F-table value = 2.759). Regarding individual variables, Tax Burden lacks significant influence (p-value = 0.3819), while Foreign Ownership negatively impacts transfer pricing decisions (p-value = 0.002, t-statistic = -3.503829). Intangible Assets (p-value = 0.8969) and Bonus Mechanism (p-value = 0.6290) also do not significantly influence transfer pricing. The study concludes that investors should cautiously analyze company policies due to varied motivations for transfer pricing, and recommends government review of policies to curb detrimental transfer pricing practices. The limited number of multinational mining companies and scarce information on their transfer pricing practices are study limitations.
Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) pada Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): Tinjauan Sistematik dan Meta-Analisis
Authors: Hadiwijono Vanessa Juventia , Ratumasa Marilaeta Cindryani Ra
Published: November 2023

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) merupakan metode endoskopik untuk manajamen nefrolitiasis yang lebih tidak invasif, namun tetap bisa menyebabkan nyeri pasca operatif yang mempengaruhi morbiditas. Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) adalah blok pada posterior dinding abdominal. Hingga kini, blok ini sudah dimodifikasi menjadi empat pendekatan serta dilakukan pada beragam pembedahan seperti pembedahan sesar, muskuloskeletal, hingga nefrolitotomi. Melalui tinjauan ini penulis hendak meringkas efikasi dari QLB pada PCNL dilihat dari penggunaan morfin dan nilai Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 24 jam pasca operatif dan ke depannya dapat diaplikasikan secara klinis. Tinjauan sistematis ini dibuat berdasarkan Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) dan dianalisis dengan Review Manager (versi 5.4). Lima Randomized Control Trial (RCT) dari tahun 2018-2023 dilibatkan. Risiko bias dianalisis dengan plot funnel dan tes I2 untuk heterogenitas. Perbedaan standar rata-rata dilaporkan bermakna apabila p<0,05 dengan interval kepercayaan 95%. Hasil analisis komparatif pada penggunaan opioid (SMD=2,44 IK95%=2,09-2,79 p<0,00001 I2=94%) dan VAS (SMD=2,10 95% IK95%=1,74-2,45 p<0,00001 I2=93%) 24 jam pasca operatif menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan secara statistik. Studi ini mendapatkan perbedaan rata-rata yang signifikan pada penggunaan opioid dan penilaian VAS 24 jam pasca operasi pada pasien yang menjalani PCNL dengan QLB. Namun, pertimbangan ulang diperlukan untuk implentasi klinis mengingat heterogenitasnya yang cukup tinggi. ditambah dengan parasetamol 1000 mg.
PERLUNYA PEMBINAAN TERHADAP DEWASA AWAL DALAM MENGHADAPI TUGAS PERKEMBANGANYA
Authors: Eka Yolanda Siregar  , Ester Magdalena Nababan  , Eunike Rehulina Ginting  , Benita A Nainggolan  , Dian Lorensa Ritonga  , Damayanti Nababan
Published: November 2023

Early adulthood is a period of livelihood, discovery, consolidation and reproductive period, which is a period full of problems and emotional tension, a period of social isolation, a period of commitment and dependence, changes in values, creativity and adjustment to a new lifestyle. During this transition period he will enter his Developmental Task. On the other hand, he will be faced with a problem, including problems within himself (personal hazard), his physique (Physical hazard), and problems with society (social hazard). The method used in this paper is a qualitative method with a library approach. A literature study was conducted by reviewing various sources related to the topics discussed as a conclusion that early adulthood is a period that is not easy, many developmental tasks will be faced, problems that come and go so that many early adults do not know the direction of their life, therefore it is necessary to have a coaching to direct and guide early adults so that they become strong and strong adults in facing the tasks they will carry.
Islamic Branding Dalam Pandangan Tokoh Agama Kota Bangkalan
Authors: Kholid Romadhoni  , Ach. Mus’if
Published: November 2023

This research is based on the economic context that occurs in the people of Bangkalan City in the development of Branding with Islamic terms. This study aims to analyze the opinions of religious leaders in the city of Bangkalan regarding Islamic branding, which still has a question mark regarding its urgency and existence among the people of the city of Bangkalan, especially. The researcher uses qualitative methods, namely research methods that focus on collecting data through observations of around Bangkalan City regarding several local brands that use Islamic Branding and on the other hand also focuses on conducting interviews and documentation to collect data about the views of Bangkalan religious leaders regarding Islamic Branding and Islamic Branding. existence in Bangkalan city to several religious figures in Bangkalan city. From the results of the study, the researcher stated and concluded that the views of religious leaders in Bangkalan city were divided into three groups. There are those who are aware of and acknowledge the existence of Islamic Branding in Bangkalan city, secondly there are those who are aware of but acknowledge the existence of Islamic Branding in Bangkalan city, third are not aware of and do not acknowledge the existence of Islamic Branding in Bangkalan city.
Peranan Alkitab Dalam Mendewasakan Manusia Dewasa
Authors: Ardianto silalahi  , Damayanti Nababan
Published: November 2023

A topic that is often discussed but lacks understanding of the meaning of maturity, there is some spiritual maturity which is expressed in the teachings of Christians, that spiritual maturity is needed by Christians so that their lives really demonstrate the character of Christ. Spiritually mature believers will have firm faith in the midst of the onslaught of misleading teaching influences and amidst the various storms of life. Believers who experience spiritual maturity will have the desire to serve God faithfully so that many souls are brought to Christ. Therefore, the role of the Bible is very much needed in distinguishing true maturity from a Christian spiritual point of view.
Asas dan Implementasi: Pendidikan Agama Kristen Ditinjau dari Perspektif Yohanes Calvin
Authors: Rezeki Putra Gulo
Published: November 2023

This article uses a library approach; Review and analyze actual facts from the Bible, articles, and books as reference material. This effort aims to review Calvin's contribution to Christian Religious Education. The background of this research is that there are not a few Christian Religion teachers today who still don't understand what Calvin's contributions to PAK are. Referring to this problem, some of Calvin's contributions regarding the principles and implementation of Christian Religious education that must be known by PAK teachers, namely: Definition of PAK, PAK Objectives, PAK Students, PAK Educators, and PAK Curriculum. The final conclusion of this study is that Christian religion teachers really need the five principles of applying PAK to become educators who are capable of teaching.
Kajian Teori Tentang Gembalakanlah Domba Allah Menurut 1 Petrus 5:1-11 Dan Aplikasinya Bagi Hamba Tuhan
Authors: Yasrin Mesalayuk
Published: November 2023

There are actions of God's servants that are not in accordance with the true meaning of service in shepherding the congregation, and the importance of the meaning of Shepherd God's sheep to be significant for the life and service of God's servants. This article aims to explore the meaning implied in the writings of the Apostle Peter about the importance of shepherding God's church, and can build the personality, morals and spirituality of the church. This research uses a qualitative approach, by analyzing various sources such as books, novels, and updates related to the topic. The results of the analysis see the importance of God's servants interpreting the call to serve God to have a positive impact on the revival of the church. A servant of God must be able to be a blessing and example in all aspects of life so that the congregation truly believes that there is a God. The contents in this article are presented to make readers especially servants of God aware to serve God wholeheartedly, not with other motivations but for glory for God's name. This research is expected to contribute thoughts for God's servants in enriching themselves to become true Shepherds for God's Sheep friends.
Penghormatan Terhadap Leluhur: Perspektif Masyarakat Batak Kristen Terhadap Ritual Mangongkal Holi Di Desa Sinom Hudon Tonga
Authors: Nurjannah Sintya Sihotang  , Megawati Manullang  , Warseto Freddy Sihombing
Published: November 2023

The aim of this research is to find out the meaning of respect for ancestors contained in the mangongkal holi ritual of the Christian Batak community. The research method used is qualitative research with a socio-theological approach. The current understanding of the Christian Batak community regarding the mangongkal holi ritual is very different, especially after the arrival of Christianity to Batak land, some think that this ritual contains animism or something else and there are also those who think that this ritual is contrary to Christianity. This ritual cannot be said to be in conflict with Christianity, but on condition that in the ritual there is no hasipelebeguon or things related to ancestor worship because in essence, as a Christian Batak society, they must be able to balance ritual and religion. This research explains what the meaning and purpose of the mangongkal holi ritual is for the Batak people, how the ritual and things related to mangongkal holi are carried out and their relationship with Christianity, and this research also explains how ancestors are respected biblically and also in Toba Batak ways. The result of this research is to examine socio-theologically the mangongkal Holi ritual by taking the example of moving Joseph's bones, which is about how respect for ancestors is depicted.
Pengaruh Model Project Based Learning (PjBL) Terhadap Kreativitas Belajar Pendidikan Agama Kristen Dan Budi Pekerti Siswa Kelas XI SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Kabupaten Toba Tahun Pembelajaran 2023/2024
Authors: Christin Febryana Pakpahan  , Maringan Sinambela  , Sabar Rudi Sitompul  , Rida Gultom  , Masniar Sitorus
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine how much influence the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model has on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year, with the research hypothesis that there is a positive and significant influence of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The method used is an inferehential quantitative method with a population of all class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency totaling 151 people with a sample of 60 people. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 30 items prepared by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire test was conducted on 40 students outside the research sample using 30 questionnaire items and after being tested the results of the validity of the questionnaire test were known to the value of rcount> table = 0.364-0.689> 0.312 and the reliability of the questionnaire test which was at a value of 0.866. has been tested for validity and reliability. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on the learning creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti class XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency Learning Year 2023/2024 with a coefficient of determination of 28.52% and a significant test of influence obtained Fcount>Ftabel of 24.649>4.00, meaning that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This study suggests that in order for the Learning Creativity of Christian Religious Education and Budi Pekerti Class XI Students of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency in a good class, the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model by PAK teachers is implemented properly.
Perceraian Akibat Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga
Authors: Renti Ardina Gajah  , Haposan Silalahi  , Warseto Freddy Sihombing
Published: November 2023

Divorce is the end of a marriage between husband and wife and they no longer live together. Divorce is also a severance of the relationship between husband and wife in faith and the blessing of not being together again to seek their respective lives. Many people have divorced, even though we know that divorce is strictly prohibited in Christianity. In the Bible, divorce is hated by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 19:6 which states that divorce is prohibited. The aim of this research is to find out divorce due to domestic violence: A feminist approach Matthew 19.9. In marriage, you definitely hope for a happy family full of love. Every family definitely wants their family to be safe, comfortable and always happy. However, we cannot deny that having a family is not only about happiness, but in the family it can also bring conflict due to misunderstandings or incompatibility with each other. Lack of harmony between husband and wife which can lead to domestic violence (KDRT). Domestic violence in the family is a shame that often becomes an excuse to cover up the facts of domestic violence. Those who are considered to be exposing their own family's disgrace and embarrassing themselves. The research method used in the research is qualitative research using Fiorenza's feminist interpretation approach. All research materials used in the discussion of each part of this study will be taken from the literature available in the library. A literature review includes identification, explanation of sources, and systematic description of documents containing information related to the problem to be studied. The results of this pattern renewal research provide an opportunity for women's independence to escape from the hegemony of male colonization. Jesus created equality in the relationship between husband and wife.
Kesalehan Ayub Dalam Kitab Ayub 2:1-13 Dan Refleksinya Bagi Orang Kristen Masa Kini
Authors: Reinhard Florentino Sirait  , Hanna Dewi Aritonang  , Iwan Setiawan Tarigan
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out the meaning of Job's piety amidst suffering in the context of Job 2:1-13 and to reflect on Job's piety amidst the suffering of Christians today. The research method used in this research explores the themes of piety and perseverance in the context of Job 2:1-13 through an exegetical study approach. Job, a figure in the Bible who experienced severe suffering and trials, is the center of attention in this writing. This study considers the picture of Job's piety, despite facing extraordinary trials, still persevering in piety and maintaining his faith. From the context of the book of Job and his life experiences, a picture of the meaning of a believer being able to face suffering is drawn. This suffering is an inseparable part of the reality of human life. More than that, the suffering experienced by believers can be considered a gift from Allah which aims to bring their personal relationship with Him closer. The main key in facing suffering is to carry it out with strong piety, because this strengthens the human bond with Allah. Even though Job experienced tremendous suffering, Job never turned his back on God; on the contrary, Job remained faithful to Him. Job's story should be an example for believers today, remembering that in every hardship, struggle and suffering, steadfast faith and piety should encourage Christians to continue to draw closer to God.
Uso de ferramentas de gestão em propriedades leiteiras na região oeste de Rondônia
Authors: Linhares Luane Pereira , Reis Eduardo Mitke Brandão , Gregianini Helton Aparecido Garcia , Oliveira Antonia Valcemira Domingos de
Published: November 2023

O gerenciamento da propriedade rural, contribui para melhorias no setor socioeconômico, tento em vista decisões estratégicas com auxílio de ferramentas de gestão para o avanço na atividade produtiva. Objetivou-se analisar a aplicabilidade de ferramentas de gestão, no levantamento e na correção de pontos fracos encontrados em propriedades leiteiras com pequena, média e alta escala de produção na Região Oeste do estado de Rondônia, entre maio a junho de 2018. Os dados foram coletados utilizando um questionário semiestruturado, contendo 549 perguntas, por meio da observação in loco, bem como respostas obtidas com os proprietários durante o diagnóstico. Para definição dos pontos fracos, uma equipe multidisciplinar utilizou a técnica de gestão Brainstorming e a Matriz GUT para ranqueá-los. Através dos resultados constatou-se que sete pontos fracos obtiveram nota máxima na matriz GUT, sendo ausência de assistência técnica, pastagens de baixa qualidade, falta de anotações zootécnicas e econômicas, assim como a falta de controle de brucelose e tuberculose bovina nas propriedades de pequena e média produção. Na propriedade de alta produção foram condição corporal inadequada ao parto (ECC alto), ausência de bebedouros e intervenção inadequada no parto. A partir do ranqueamento dos pontos fracos, a equipe de pesquisadores, utilizando a técnica Brainstorming definiu quais ferramentas de gestão seriam utilizadas tais como: PDCA, 5W2H e/ou Diagrama de Ishikawa, visando corrigi-los ou, pelo menos, amenizá-los. Conclui-se que as ferramentas de gestão podem ser utilizadas em qualquer sistema, independente da sua escala de produção, contribuindo para melhor eficiência e rentabilidade de propriedades produtoras de leite.
Low-level laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy combined with home-based exercise in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized-controlled trial
Authors: Ilke Sen Ekin
Published: November 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and therapeutic ultrasound (US) combined with home-based exercise (HBE) versus HBE alone in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). Patients and methods: Between March 2021 and July 2021, a total of 60 patients with SAIS (19 males, 41 females; mean age: 51.3±10.4 years; range, 30 to 70 years) were included. The patients were randomly allocated to an LLLT group (LG), an US therapy group (UG), and a control group (CG). The LLLT and US therapy programs were applied five times a week, for a total of 15 sessions. Home-based exercise programs and cold-pack therapy were administered to patients in each group. The patients were evaluated at baseline and one and three months of follow-up using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain during activity, at rest, and at night, and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). Results: All groups showed a significant improvement in the VAS and SPADI scores after the first month (p<0.05). The VAS activity pain score (p=0.008), SPADI pain score (p=0.003), SPADI disability score (p=0.012), and SPADI total score (p=0.003) significantly decreased in the LG compared to the CG at one month of follow-up. However, there were no significant differences in the outcome measures among the three groups at three months (p>0.05). Conclusion: The LLLT combined with HBE is more effective than HBE program alone for relieving activity pain and improving shoulder functions in the short term. However, LLLT and US therapy do not provide additional effects in terms of pain and disability at three months.
Collaborators Needed: Predictors of Self-Assessed Teamwork Competence in Agricultural Faculty
Authors: Orsini Jonathan , Stedman Nicole
Published: November 2023

Despite an abundance of research in the past 20 years on the importance of teamwork in higher education, little data exists on what factors predict faculty self-evaluations of teamwork competence. This is important for leadership educators because as research on the science of team science has increased there has been a proliferation of different training programs for faculty in academia to improve collaboration, with little regard for what variables predict self-perceived teamwork skill. This study used a cross-sectional survey design to collect faculty self-evaluations of teamwork competence from a national sample of agricultural faculty. Regression analysis was used to determine what factors, identified as potentially important from prior research, predicted positive self-evaluations of teamwork competence. Results showed that discipline self-efficacy, feelings of impostorism, team participation, the presence of prior training, and gender were all significant predictors. The implications of these findings and avenues for future research for teamwork in higher education are discussed.
Deep Learning-Based Data Hiding
Authors: Dutta Sukanya , Maity Supratim , Maity Hirak Kumar
Published: November 2023

Data hiding, also known as steganography, is an essential technique for concealing sensitive information within digital media to ensure secure communication and protect data confidentiality. After 1950, in recent years, deep learning methods have revolutionized various domains, including computer vision and natural language processing. This paper introduces a robust watermark embedding technique using CNN (Convolutional Neural Network). By leveraging the power of deep neural networks and using the transform domain technique as DWT (Discrete Wavelet Transform) and also the domain-specific technique as SVD (Singular Value Decomposition), we propose an efficient and robust data-hiding framework that surpasses traditional methods in terms of capacity, security, and imperceptibility. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed approach in various scenarios, highlighting its potential for real-world applications.
Advancements and Applications of Fuzzy Soft Sets in Intelligent Computing: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Singhal Nisha , Verma Ajay
Published: November 2023

This comprehensive review article delves into the nuanced realm of fuzzy soft sets in intelligent computing. Fuzzy soft sets, known for their proficiency in managing uncertainty and imprecision, take center stage. The article meticulously explores their robust mathematical foundations and illuminates their indispensability in diverse decision-making scenarios, notably multi-criteria evaluations and group decision-making contexts.Furthermore, it scrutinizes their expansive reach across a multitude of applications, encompassing pivotal domains like pattern recognition, machine learning, as well as image and signal processing. Their prowess extends into critical areas such as optimization and control, data analysis, and knowledge discovery, where their flexibility and adaptability shine. This article goes beyond the confines of standalone methodologies, delving into the integration of fuzzy soft sets with other formidable pillars of intelligent computing, including neural networks and genetic algorithms. It unearths the synergies and synergistic benefits of such integrations. Amidst the enlightening exploration of achievements, the article is not silent about challenges. It candidly identifies hurdles and invites scholarly contemplation on future research directions. In summation, fuzzy soft sets emerge as a powerful and indispensable tool in the arsenal of intelligent computing, offering a versatile framework adept at navigating the complexities of uncertainty. This comprehensive review, meticulously crafted, stands as an invaluable resource, offering insights and guidance to both seasoned researchers and aspiring practitioners navigating the intricate landscape of intelligent computing.
Various Skew Correction Techniques: Kannada Handwritten Script
Authors: M Malini. , S Hemanth. K.
Published: November 2023

In a handwritten text document, before identifying the character it is essential to pre-process. During the pre-processing stage, identifying the skewed angle and correcting the text document is a significant step. A few effective algorithms are used in later stages to extract the features and identify the characters. In this paper, Fourier Transform, Hough Transform, and Horizontal Projection Profile Techniques are described in steps. These are implemented forskew detection, and correcting techniquesin a Kannada handwritten document. Comparison analysis is also undertaken in this study, to get unambiguousness about the suitable algorithm to use on different documents for effectual results.
A Survey of Heart Disease Prediction using Deep Learning Methods
Authors: Shah Ameet , Singh Dhanpratap
Published: November 2023

Heart disease is a prevalent and life-threatening condition that affects a significant portion of the global population. Preventing negative consequences and better health outcomes may be greatly helped by early identification and precise prognosis of cardiac disease. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is the important apparatus which is used for diagnosticians of assessment of cardiogram in the clinical. This will Owing to its ability to learn complicated patterns from massive volumes of data, deep neural networks (DNNs) have recently emerged as strong tools for medical diagnostic and prediction tasks. In this part of research, people investigate the use of deep neural networks for cardiac illness forecasting which is easy way for analysis of cardio problem. We analyse various studies and approaches that have utilized Deep Neural Networks for heart disease prediction. This study gives us whole sheds light on the evolution of methods that use in deep neural networks to forecast cardiac issues. The findings from this survey can guide researchers and practitioners in designing and implementing effective DNN models for heart disease prediction, ultimately contributing to improved clinical decision-making and patient care.In this study, we will examine the various DNN techniques, including CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks) and Stack Denoising Auto encoder, Deep Belief Network, Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), Long Short term Memory (LSTM) and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU).
STUDENT DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING MATHEMATICS
Authors: Harefa Darmawan
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar kesulitan mahasiswa dalam perkuliahan dan faktor-faktor penyebab kesulitan mahasiswa dalam perkuliahan di program studi pendidikan matematika. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiwa yang aktif pada program studi pendidikan matematika. Data dianalisa dengan langkah-langkah reduksi data, penyajian data dan menarik kesimpulan. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah lembar observasi dan lembar wawancara. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kesulitan yang dialami mahasiswa yaitu kesulitan memahami setiap prosedur menyelesaikan soal-soal pada matematika, konsep, prosedur atau prinsip pengerjaan soal-soal pada matematika (2) faktor penyebab kesulitan mahasiswa belajar matematika yaitu faktor motivasi yang kurang dari mahasiswa akibat kurangnya pelayanan yang dilakukan oleh dosen dalam mengajar.
The Effect of Retailer Awareness, Retailer Quality Perception, Retailer Relationship Quality on Customer Loyalty Mediated Customer Satisfaction (A Study of Perahu Salt Brands)
Authors: Pratama Febry Aditya , Raharjo Susilo Toto
Published: November 2023

Salt is a basic need that is no less important than sugar. Almost every household needs consumption salt every day. The existence of salt in everyday life cannot be ignored. The problem that arises in this study is that in recent years sales at perahu salt have experienced fluctuating sales, some complaints about the services provided by Perahu salt principal sales are still unsatisfactory to retailers, especially wholesalers. The purpose of this study is expected to be used by company management as a reference to provide customer satisfaction through the services provided by the principal of the Perahu salt producer through retailer awareness, perceived retailer quality, relationship quality, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Quantitative data is taken directly from filling out questionnaires from shops, especially wholesalers in the Central Java area. The results showed that in order to increase customer loyalty in purchasing Perahu salt through retailers, Perahu salt customer satisfaction through retailers needs to be improved. Increasing Perahu salt customer satisfaction through retailers can be done through retailer awareness, perceived retailer quality and relationship quality. Retailers have a big role in driving sales of Perahu salt. When the retailer has the power where the customer realizes the existence of the retailer, the customer will want to make a purchase at the retailer, especially when the customer and the retailer have a good quality relationship such as the customer has a long transaction relationship with the retailer, then this will satisfy the customer more. When customers feel this satisfaction, there is an increase in customer loyalty where customers will want to continue making purchases.
Prensa libre e informada para la Seguridad Nacional
Authors:   Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales- Escuela de Posgrado, Zegarra López Fernando Elías
Published: November 2023

The constitutional obligation to participate in National Defense is affected by the lack of effectiveness in generating a culture of National Security, in which the media have a responsibility that needs to be promoted. For this purpose, journalists, communicators in general, who belong to a journalistic organization need to have better training on these issues, which not only have correspondence for the Armed Forces or the National Police. This need implies an effective interaction between the media and the components of the National Defense System, particularly with the active intervention of the entity in charge of managing and articulating this important functional system, whose direction falls on the first public servant of the country: The President of the Republic, as provided in our Political Constitution. Failure to do so may continue to distort public opinion, with the negative effect of creating conditions for the appearance of risk scenarios to the detriment of everyone's security.
Pelatihan Menyusun Laporan Cash flow Usaha Kecil bagi Warga Belajar Cerdas Mandiri Peureulak
Authors: Jamali  , Wiriani Erni , Jamil Muhammad , Evawani Cut
Published: November 2023

The cash flow report is an important tool in managing business finances, because it provides information about cash inflows and outflows within a certain period. In this training, participants will learn the basic concepts of cash flow, including the meaning and importance of cash flow reports in making business decisions. They will study the various components of a cash flow statement, including cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. In addition, participants will also learn how to use software or applications that can assist in preparing cash flow reports efficiently. This training will provide an understanding of how to use the tool and how to implement small business financial data into the software. This training is designed to allow participants to put what they learn into practice right away. They will be given training tasks to prepare cash flow reports based on real data from their own small businesses. This will help participants apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the training. After attending this training, Peureulak Mandiri Smart Learning residents will have a better understanding of cash flow reports and be able to prepare accurate cash flow reports for their small businesses. This will help them manage their business finances more effectively and make better decisions for their business growth.
Special Considerations in Classification and Workup of Endometrial Carcinomas
Authors: Rottmann Douglas A. , Skala Stephanie L.
Published: November 2023

Context.—

A variety of uncommon malignant endometrial tumors can be challenging to diagnose because of overlapping morphology with more common entities. In some cases, immunohistochemical stains and/or molecular testing allow for more definitive diagnosis or prognostication.

Objective.—

To review classic morphologic features of uncommon endometrial tumors, pathologic features of these tumors and their mimics, and the evidence for use of immunohistochemistry and molecular testing in the diagnosis of these tumors.

Data Sources.—

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) cases and review of pertinent literature about each entity.

Conclusions.—

Although each of these uncommon endometrial tumors has morphologic mimics, key histologic features, immunohistochemical stains, and molecular testing allow for accurate classification.
Lighthouse on the Plains: Fort Hays State University, 1902-2002
Authors:   Fort Hays State University, Forsythe James
Published: November 2023

Fort Hays State University is located at Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. It is approximately 250 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri, and 325 miles east of Denver, Colorado. It was the farthest west of any of the schools in the Central High Plains when it was founded. The university serves a vast area of western Kansas that is approximately 250 miles long and 225 miles deep. It also attracts students from contiguous counties in Nebraska, Colorado, and Oklahoma. The constituency that once was essentially agrarian has changed as the new economy of the world has changed. More non-traditional and international students attend, and thus there is more of a global view of the world on the campus. This history covers 100 years of Fort Hays History and provides an indepth look at the development of the institution over time.
THE POWER OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS (ISPS) OVER DIGITAL LIFE – CIVIL LAW INSIGHT
Authors: Klasiček Dubravka , Nedić Tomislav
Published: November 2023

In this paper, the issue of the power the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have over people’s digital lives is examined through the following examples: inheritance of digital assets, users’ rights over digital content and their inability to transfer it after purchase, and implicit consent to unexpected clauses found in ISPs’ Terms of Service (ToS). This paper draws attention to the rules most people accept daily, without even noticing them or knowing what the consequences of their acceptance are. 1) In the context of inheritance, after users die, ISPs will usually not allow their heirs to access their digital assets and accounts, even if users stated the opposite in their wills. This can pose problems, both for the heirs because many of those assets have a real monetary and emotional value, but also to ISPs, because many of them have faced lawsuits from heirs wanting access to deceased’s accounts. 2) The issue of the rights users hold over digital content polemicizes those situations in which a person, after purchasing certain digital content, does not become its owner, but acquires only the right of use, until death. Therefore, he/she cannot transfer those assets to anyone, both during his/her life and after death. If he/she would do so, it would, in case of most digital content, constitute copyright infringement. 3) In terms of consent, users often accept various clauses that ISPs put in their ToS, some of which are not expected to be a part of ToS. Some of them have little or nothing to do with the purpose that the users intended to achieve on ISP’s websites. In a hurry to use ISP’s services, a person may accept many conditions that he/she might not accept in the physical world, which, in turn, might lead to court proceedings after the user becomes aware of what he/she has consented to. The authors methodologically deal with the stated issue using analysis, compilation, and case methods, trying to reach valid (civil) legal conclusions. In this regard, the basic problems of the paper will be elaborated analytically, by using valid domestic and foreign civil law literature. Stated conclusions are supported by concrete examples that appear in the (IT) practice.
POWER AS THE FOUNDATION OF CULTURAL CAPITAL AND A PREREQUISITE IN CREATING THE VALUE OF AN ARTWORK
Authors: Loinjak Igor
Published: November 2023

In his studious analysis of art in the context of its status and social function, French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu analyzed the problem of the distribution of power within the area that he refers to as the “field of art”. The habitus of the protagonists active in this field plays a decisive role in it, determining the perception of the value of artwork. The interests maintaining the field dynamics are essential elements of any field, making the field a battleground in which various interests battle for domination, nevertheless presupposing a consensus between the participants in the battle and their roles. Bourdieu, like Weber, believes that any social action is based on the interests of social protagonists, because no one will engage in something that has no material or ideal value and does not include a certain motive or profit, which does not necessarily have to be economic. Furthermore, aesthetic conflicts in the field of art often have a political dimension and are merely an embellished form of the battle fought in order to impose the dominant vision of the social reality on others. The field is an imaginary space where the real social power is generated. It is superior to the concept of institution, because institutions imply consensual relations within the society, while the field also includes phenomena that are not institutionalized or defined by firm boundaries at the given moment. The objective of this study is to analyze the role of critics and other protagonists in the field of art in the process of shaping values in visual arts, and to show the importance of power in the formation of symbolic capital in a broader cultural context. For the purposes of this research, the author will use the methodology that Bourdieu applies to literature in his book The Rules of Art, whose main theses help us better understand the economic, symbolic and cultural relationships in the fields of visual arts, with an emphasis on the situation in Croatia after the war.