bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Non-Physical Work Environment, Career Development, and Work Motivation on Employee Performance
Authors: Ariati Deasy , Hamid Nurdjanah , Kusumawati Andi
Published: September 2023

Employee performance (EP) is one of the supporting factors in improving the quality of tertiary institutions to support improving services to the academic community. The phenomena in this study are employee dissatisfaction triggered by inadequate non-physical work environment policies, unclear opportunities for career development, and low levels of work motivation which  affect performance effectiveness. To what extend are non-physical work environment (NP), career development, and WM on EPer interrelated? A few researchers have explored such relation, especially in the scope of higher education, however, it is inadequate. This study uses different types of data, qualitative and quantitative, whereas the sample and the population comprised civil servants of echelon III and IV at Hasanuddin University with a total of 120 respondents. As for the data analyses method, a multiple linear regression is implemented. The findings showed that NP variables, career development, and WM have a significant effect on EPer. These indicate that career development has a dominant effect on EPer. The results of the study contribute to the development of theory and practice in the areas of work psychology and human resources management.
Analysis of the Role of MUI North Sumatra Through the Empowerment of Waqf Al Nuqud in Increasing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in North Sumatra
Authors: Yahya Muhammad Faishal , Nasution Yenni Samri Juliati
Published: September 2023

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the economic units that play an important role in the Indonesian economy. In the process of business development, each MSME experienced many obstacles that hampered their production, including the difficulty of obtaining capital loans from conventional banks. Therefore, MUI North Sumatra as a government institution that is also the pioneer or manager of Waqf al Nuqud should make this issue as a reference to determine optimal programs, especially in managing Waqf al Nuqud, so that the output produced can touch and help MSMEs in North Sumatra. The research method used is using qualitative methods (qualitative research). The purpose of this study is to find out how the role of MUI North in increasing micro, small and medium enterprises through the empowerment of Waqf al Nuqud. Through the results of the researcher's analysis of the role of MUI North Sumatra in improving MSMEs through the empowerment of waqf al nuqud, namely 1) Establishing a P2WP institution (Center for Productive Waqf Development), with the aim that the management of Waqf al Nuqud can be carried out in a structured way and institutions that are consistent in dealing with the problem, 2) Managing Waqf al Nuqud in the form of Epowerment, including providing capital loans to MSMEs, established HalalMart and provided coaching in the form of business management workshops to MSMEs who had been given capital loans.
The Role of the Family and Social Networks as Agents of Social Control in Correctional Institution Class I (A case Study in Sukamiskin, Bandung)
Authors: Mianita Hilda
Published: September 2023

Family and social networks have a role in providing support to those in need. With the support from family and social networks, motivation in the training phase in Correctional Institution should be encouraged. However, people do not realize the importance of providing support for inventions, even though this can prevent a number of violations of use while undergoing training in Correctional Institution, such as escaping or other violations. In addition, Class I Correctional Institution at Sukamiskin is an Institution for corruptors in Indonesia, where stress level tends to be high. The former luxurious lives they used to have and enjoy are now the lives full of tension, worries and restlessness.  The purpose of this research is to analyze the roles of family and social networks as social control to help  them create a better situations. The method used in this study is the mixed method, a combination of both qualitative and quantitative. In this study, the sample was taken randomly, comprising 30 inmates in Class I Correctional Institution in Sukamiskin. The theory used is Hirchie's theory of social control and the stress-coping mechanism. The results of this study indicate that 66.6% of  inmates believe that the presence of family and social networks are crucial. With reference to Hirchie's theory of social control, it is concluded that discouraging situations in which convicts may commit irregularities or crimes in Correctional Institution can be prevented.
New Media in Global Politics: the Role of Media in the Image Construction of African Region
Authors: Romauli Phoebe Inggrid Angeline , Lie Nathanael Jusac , Aliefiarahma Rizqa , Luthfi Aurelia Syafina , Matthew Glen , Assagaf Said Rivaldi
Published: September 2023

New media is one of the rapid development of technology that makes the exchange of information happen more quickly. Communication patterns in this information technology era are convergent. This is due to the current technological capabilities that enable existing information to be disseminated widely and swiftly. The convergence characteristics of this information technology era lead to the transformation of conventional media into new digital forms. The massive amount of information that can be disseminated through the media makes it one of the big power holders to shape an image. The greater the influence in new media, the greater the tendency for the information to be known and understood. The dissemination of information using digital media is practiced by the African Region to construct its own image for the purpose of changing the international public's view of the region. In this study, a qualitative method with a case study approach is implemented. The research findings revealed that the African Region has utilized digital diplomacy, public diplomacy and the concept of multi-track diplomacy to improve its image. However, there is a need for a better coordination from governments in African countries to develop a positive image.
Analyzing the Motives of US Foreign Policy in Iraq
Authors: Yulianti Dina , Sudirman Arfin , Angela Francesca Klarensia
Published: September 2023

Twenty years have passed since the US occupation of Iraq, yet the deployment of the US military in the Middle Eastern country remains today. Initially, the US argued that the primary aim for invasion was the disarmament of the mass weapons (WMD). Further on, they claimed that the intervention was to help establish the Iraq democracy. The final justification for the troops to stay was to combat ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). This raises the question, what are the true motives of the US foreign policy in Iraq? This research was conducted using a qualitative method by analyzing textual data from the previous studies, official documents, and media reports. The data are analyzed using foreign policy theory related to national interests. The findings of this study indicate that the main motive why the US military continue to exist in Iraq is to maintain its power and hegemony in the region. In line with that, the US also has economic motives, such as oil and arms business.
China as an Alternative Source of FDI: Analyzing The Cases in Indonesia
Authors: Assagaf Said Rivaldi , Firdharizki Aridiva , Wisnumurti Hernando
Published: September 2023

As China is strengthening its global position, it has gradually begun to exert its influence in the world economy. This can be observed in its move as  investors to countries on the Asia and Africa continents, a position used to be dominated by western countries and institutions, as seen in the International Monetary Fund . However, China’s rising economy and influence have allowed itself to become an alternative source of funding for many countries formerly   dependent on the International Monetary Fund, on other western related countries or on particular institutions due to the restrictions the loans carry. Countries such as Indonesia views China as an alternate source for their foreign direct investment, manifested in the construction of the Indonesian High Speed Rail project, the projects of Huawei, and in the Indonesian energy sector. China’s potency to enter into and expand in Indonesia is supported by the lack of restrictions towards the funding, if compared to the ones provided by western institutions. As a result, China has successfully presented itself as an alternate choice for many countries who wish to seek financial support to further their development.
The Great Reset: The Implementation of Sustainable Development in Economy Post Covid-19
Authors: Asmarani Alviola Taraditha , Assagaf Said Rivaldi , Indrajaya Raffyanda Muhammad , Thedeus Kevin , Rachmawati Fitria
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced  prevention efforts to be implemented by the countries worldwide. Some countries have succeeded with the efforts, whereas others are still struggling, thus it triggered an economic reset to be experienced by the affected countries. Nevertheless, with the increasing global warming and ecological damage, the economic reset caused by the COVID-19 pandemic becomes an opportunity for countries to cope with the structural challenges of the economy in order to create a sustainable development system and to prevent further destruction of nature on a global level. This article aims to explore how the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can function as a tool and basis from which a more sustainable economic system can be implemented.
The Mediating Effect of the Intention to Quit as the Impact of Locus of Control on Dysfunctional Audit Behavior
Authors: Supriadi Iman
Published: September 2023

Auditing is an essential process in maintaining accountability and transparency within an organization. However, some dysfunctional audit behaviors can threaten audit integrity and cause significant losses to the company. This study aims to prove whether or not the intention to quit can mediate the indirect effect between locus of control on auditor acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior, especially in all Public Accounting Firms in  East Java Region. This is a quantitative causality research, and the data source in this study are generated from the primary data. The data are obtained from the respondents' answers to questionnaires given to all auditors who work at public accounting firms in East Java region. The 11 items-questionnaire was distributed via Google form.  The results indicated that locus of control has a positive effect on auditors’ acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior, intention to quit has a positive effect on auditors’ acceptance of dysfunctional audit behaviors, and locus of control has a positive effect on the intention to quit. Finally, the intention to quit is able to mediate the indirect effect of locus of control on auditors’ acceptance of dysfunctional audit behaviors.
The Effects of Ownership Concentration, Company Size, and Profitability on Internet Financial Reporting
Authors: Lestari Tri Utami , Fauzi Muhammad Nur
Published: September 2023

As we have entered the digital age, a shift has occurred in which the internet has considerably become a significant aspect in all sectors.  Not only individuals but also organizations use internet for a number of purposes. Internet financial reporting (IFR) is a company web-based information provided to stakeholders with the aim of disclosing information and minimizing information gaps. The data in this study are taken from the energy company  listed in the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of ownership concentration, company size, and profitability on IFR using purposive sampling technique, generated from the total of 144 samples comprising 48 companies with a period of 3 years. The regression method in this study uses panel data regression. The results indicate that ownership concentration, company size, and profitability simultaneously affect IFR. Partially, independent variable company size positively and significantly affect internet financial reporting, while ownership concentration and profitability do not affect IFR as the dependent variable.
The Moderation Role of Tax Rate Reduction and Firm Size on the Effects of Tax Aggressiveness on Company Value
Authors: Ardhi Faisal , Lubis Arief Wibisono
Published: September 2023

This study aims to examine the impacts of reducing tax rates and firm size on tax aggressiveness  in regards to the company value in Indonesia. This study used 302 samples of companies with 1,118 observation points within the period of 2017 - 2021. The proxy measurement of tax aggressiveness is with Effective Tax Rate and the company value using Tobins'Q. The research analysis was carried out using multiple regression models of panel data  employing fixed effects as the best research model. The results showed that there was no significant effect of aggressive tax on firm value. This study also found that a decrease in tax rates did not affect the relationship between tax aggressiveness and firm value, but firm size did impact on both tax aggressiveness and firm value.
An Empirical Study on the Effects of Managerial Competence on Firm Profitability
Authors: Mwenda Beny , Ngollo Magwana , Mwasota Amosi
Published: September 2023

Profits are generated by managing assets and using them wisely to create revenues that exceed costs. This study aimed to analyse the effects of managerial competence on firm profitability listed in the Dar es Salaam stock exchange (DSE). The quantitative research design was used to collect, analyse and interpret data in this research while Panel Regression Model was selected to analyse the influence of Managerial competence on profitability of listed firms. POLS technique was used to check robustness and Diagnostic tests were used to meet the criteria of regression analysis. The regression analysis indicate that managerial competence had a significant effect on firm profitability. Raising managerial competence has the potential to significantly increase business profitability, as managers play a key role in an organization's overall functioning. The researchers suggested that shareholders should thoroughly analyse potential managers' competencies and credentials before allocating managerial duties since hiring a competent management team is likely to have a beneficial impact on the firm's profitability. Shareholders should strive to reduce the risk of choosing managers who lack the requisite abilities to maximize the firm's profitability by performing due diligence in the selection process.
Large posterior fossa arachnoid cyst
Authors:   Department of Radiology, Childrens Hospital, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, Morocco, Ismail Halfi Mohamed
Published: September 2023

A 4-year-old male child presented to the emergency department after a first seizure. His family report the recently had frequent headaches
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma: A case report and literature review
Authors:   Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Nepal, Adhikari Hemant
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA) is a rare tumor that affects almost exclusively adolescents and young males
Jejunal gastrointestinal stromal tumor, a rare small bowel neoplasm that presents a diagnostic challenge
Authors:   General Surgeon, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, USA, Dolan MS Patrick
Published: September 2023

Small bowel neoplasms consist of adenocarcinomas, carcinoids or neuroendocrine tumors, lymphomas, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs), and other sarcomas. GISTs are a type of mesenchymal tumors that arise from the intramuscular layer
Cutaneous spindle cell carcinoma compressing the trachea in a nosocomephobic patient
Authors:   Hopitaux Iris Sud site Etterbeek-Ixelles, Bruxelles, Belgium, Lucas Jacobs
Published: September 2023

An 86 year-old woman was admitted in the emergency unit with a severe deterioration of her general condition. She was found
Metastatic pancreatic carcinoma – the diagnosis was on the skin
Authors:   Hospital Pedro Hispano, Unidade Local de Saude de Matosinhos, Portugal, Medeiros Teresa
Published: September 2023

A 82-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency room with dyspnea. On examination she had SaTO2 of 93% with FiO2 of 28%, crackles in the base of both lungs
Severe covid-19 infection caused rapid multiple pneumatoceles development due to hyper inflammation and accelerated pulmonary fibrosis
Authors:   Tel Aviv University, Charach Lior
Published: September 2023

A 70-year-old man was admitted to the internal medicine department complaining of productive cough for three days, severe dyspnea
Prevalence of delirium and effect of seasonal variation in patients admitted to intensive care units of a tertiary care centre in north India
Authors:   Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, IIM Road, Mehdi Abbas
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Delirium is a quite common entity in critically ill patients and known to have several predisposing and precipitating factors
The effect of emotional freedom technique (EFT) on anxiety and caregiver burden of family caregivers of patients with heart failure: A quasi-experimental study
Authors:   sfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, Moradi Mohsen
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) on anxiety and caregiver burden of family caregivers of patients with heart failure.
Spinal cord injury recovery process from horizontal to vertical: A hope wall for the well-being
Authors:   Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Hosur main road, 560029, Karnataka, India, Srikanth Pallerla
Published: September 2023

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a debilitating common neurological condition that can strike unexpectedly and, without caution
Adoption and Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Cryptocurrencies
Authors: Surgentova Jana
Published: September 2023

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) represents a digitized form of central bank funds that aims to enhance financial services and revolutionize the economy. It is important to note that CBDCs differ from cryptocurrencies as they are centrally regulated by sovereign authorities. When compared to cryptocurrencies. CBDCs prioritize privacy by limiting transaction details disclosure. The value creation approaches also vary - CBDCs adhere more closely to traditional models while cryptocurrencies are considered disruptive innovations.

CBDCs provide various benefits including social control mechanisms, innovation stimulation and reduced dependence on banks as intermediaries. However, it is improbable for cryptocurrencies to entirely replace traditional money systems. Instead, CBDCs serve as alternatives to both physical cash and digital currencies by offering a digital medium of exchange coupled with regulatory oversight and respect for user privacy considerations.
Political parties and democratic consolidation in Nigeria (1999-2019)
Authors: Oladoye Ebenezer  , Nweke Edunna Daniel  , Anosike Collins Chiedizie  , Anosike Nancy Onyemechi  , Oladoye Adeyinka Elizabeth  , Gabriel Tobiloba Abioye  , Inalegwu Daniel Edwin  , Kingsley Chibueze Osuji  , Mercy Uzoma Ogbajie  , Opeoluwa Janet Oyedele  , Ukamba Phina Uchennna
Published: September 2023

Democracy has become the most dominant political movement in the world today. The popularity of this political practice has been a worldwide trend over the years. Also, political parties are the engine room of democratic societies and without them; there will be no genuine democracy. Hence, this revealed the importance of political parties when he stated that "modern democracy is unthinkable save in terms of political parties". Indeed, the existence of vibrant political parties is a sine qua non for democratic consolidation. Therefore, it is not just the existence of political parties themselves per se, but the existence of vibrant ones in the polity. The degree of democratic consolidation in a country depends largely on the character and conduct of the country's political parties. The research adopts system theory analyses. The aim of this research work is to examine why democracy is not yet consolidated in Nigeria. Information about the subject of discourse was obtained through exploration history, this research solely rely on secondary data such as books, internet material, journals which were textually analyzed. This research work reveals that party system in Nigeria is weak and vulnerable, its future remains precarious and endangered by politicians who through their whims and caprices have become greedy, selfish, dubious, thoughtless and irrational. Nigerian political parties have proven themselves to be undemocratic and anti democratic institutions. It was observed from the research that lack of accountability, inequality, corruption, weak enforcement agencies, god-fatherism among others is limiting democratic consolidation in Nigeria. The research recommends that critical attention needs to be paid to the political parties as institutions that play diverse but central roles in democratic consolidation and that parties need to be re-engineered from mere institutions for acquiring political power to effective institutions that are capable of structuring, mediating and reconciling societal interests and conflict.
IMAGE FORMATION OF REGIONAL EXECUTIVE BODIES IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN CHALLENGES
Authors: Гордышов М.С.
Published: September 2023

В статье выделены объективные и субъективные характеристики, формирующие имидж органов исполнительной власти региона, выявлены основные участники имиджеобразующей среды. Они представлены населением того или иного субъекта Российской Федерации, региональным бизнес-сообществом, представителями органов власти, активной общественностью и сотрудниками средств массовой информации. Определение участников имиджеобразующей среды позволило обозначить основные критерии эффективности деятельности органов исполнительной власти региона, исходя из которых также формируется их имидж. Данные критерии разработаны в соответствии с Указом Президента Российской Федерации от 4 февраля 2021 г. «Об оценке эффективности деятельности высших должностных лиц субъектов Российской Федерации и деятельности исполнительных органов субъектов Российской Федерации». Они обобщены в следующую классификацию: доверие; транспарентность (открытость); компетентность и профессионализм; вовлеченность в социально-бытовую жизнь; оперативность в решении социальных проблем в соответствии с занимаемой должностью и определенным ею функционалом. В заключение статьи делается вывод о том, что выделенные имиджевые характеристики являются параметрами оценки деятельности органов региональной исполнительной власти и в современных условиях становятся одним из ключевых индикаторов определения эффективности их позиционирования в медийном пространстве.

The article identifies objective and subjective characteristics that form the image of the executive authorities of the region, identifies the main participants of the image-forming environment. They are represented by the population of different parts of the Russian Federation, the regional business community, the authorities, active public and mass media workers. Identification of the participants of image-forming environment allowed us to identify the main criteria for the effectiveness of the region's executive authorities, based on which their image is also formed. These criteria have been developed in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of February 4, 2021 "On the Evaluation of the Performance of Senior Officials in the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation and the Activities of the Executive Bodies in the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation.". They are summarized in the following classification: trust; transparency (openness); competence and professionalism; involvement in social and everyday life; efficiency in solving social problems in accordance with the position held and the function defined by it. The article concludes that the identified image characteristics are parameters for assessing the activities of regional executive authorities and nowadays become one of the key indicators to determine the effectiveness of their positioning in the media space.
Implementation of Ballast Water Management Convention Requirements in Maritime Education
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Belev Blagovest
Published: September 2023

Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force on the 8th of September 2017. Nevertheless, six years later, many problems are still waiting for their solution. Despite International Maritime Organization Guidelines, IMO HTW 7/12, Resolution MEPC.173 (58) and others, some details are still open questions that are waiting to receive their answer from the practice. The maritime society still discusses the correct way of collecting samples from ship’s ballast tanks, laboratory accreditation and licensing regulations, ballast water treatment systems maintenance. Another important issue is education and training of the personnel in charge of systems’ operation and repair. Education and training processes are already in the focus of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) but still waiting for Member states’ decision. The idea for such kind of activities appears in some particular educational institutions and training centers but the subject is not in the syllabi. Ballast Water Management Convention and related knowledge and skills are the new challenge for the shipping in all respects. The aim of this article is research regarding implementation of Ballast Water Management Convention in maritime education worldwide and in Bulgarian education and training institutions. The method of information analysis is used in order to compare what the leading maritime institutions propose in respect to Ballast Water Management Convention.
Data-Driven Learning Approach to Maritime English
Authors:   University of Rijeka, Kegalj Jana , Borucinsky Mirjana , Tominac Coslovich Sandra
Published: September 2023

In the current context of exponential growth of knowledge, it is necessary to acquire new skills to enhance our knowledge in accordance with the fluctuating needs on the labour market. These new skills, such as problem analysis, information management, information assessment, may be developed through the data-driven learning (DDL) approach which fosters autonomy and self-directed learning thus developing life-long skills. This paper describes the application of DDL approach in teaching Maritime English which places the student in the centre of the process, while the traditional role of the teacher is transformed into a mentor, a guide, an advisor. In the process, the students are exposed to large amounts of authentic linguistic data in the form of corpora, which they actively search and study the patterns thus learning to learn.
How Much English Grammar is Needed in the Ship’s Engine Room
Authors:   University of Split, Skračić Tomislav
Published: September 2023

At the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split, marine engineers have the opportunity to attend an ESP (English for Specific Purposes) course as part of the Special Education Program for Seafarers, which is a prerequisite for their career advancement. A series of surveys were carried out to detect their needs, expectations and the ways they perceive ESP teachers, courses and themselves as English language users. The responses referring to teachers were always clear and consistent – they are expected to understand essential ship engine systems and processes, concepts and contexts, etc. to produce a good learning platform. On the other hand, the responses that were supposed to help teachers to strike a balance in the ESP concept (that includes both general and vocational English) were somewhat ambiguous. Most of the respondents think that their overall command of the English language is “good” or “very good”, while their command of grammar is “good” or at least “sufficient”. Nevertheless, 94% admit that, in their case, learning grammar is “very important” or “necessary”. In the most recent survey, featuring another type of questionnaire, where the respondents were asked to break down the 50-hour ESP course into units, they allocated only 12.44 class hours for grammar (less than 25% of the course time). Further research will, hopefully, help ESP teachers to strike a reasonable balance between grammar, general English and vocational content.
English Medium Instruction (EMI) and Maritime English Course: Higher Education Internationalization in Indonesia
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Pontianak, Elmin Simbolon Nurmala
Published: September 2023

The popularity of English medium instruction (EMI) practice in Indonesia has experienced a substantial increase in recent years. This surge can be attributed to the growing emphasis on the internationalization of higher education, with the maritime education sector also actively embracing this trend, aligning itself with the broader movement. Therefore, this research examined the implications of implementing EMI in teaching and learning practices, and determined its impact on curriculum arrangements in higher education. Data were collected through interviews with key stakeholders, observation of a recorded online EMI classroom, and program curriculum. The collected data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The results showed that there is a redefined role for Maritime English lecturers and a need for revision of the curriculum in English courses within Maritime-related programs. Furthermore, adopting an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) approach is deemed crucial in addressing the immediate learning needs of students. These findings underscored the crucial role played by Maritime English lecturers in supporting students’ learning in an EMI environment.
O futuro do Estado: estará o Estado Moderno em crise?
Authors: Bezerra Neto Francisco das Chagas , Marques Agílio Tomaz , Ferreira de Almeida Lima Mateus , Borges Maracajá Patrício , De Medeiros Aline Carla , Sarmento Gadelha Hugo , Nunes Alves de Sousa Milena
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo discorre uma breve contextualização do referencial teórico e conceitual do futuro do Estado e a sociedade civil, referente as bases do pensamento político elaboradas desde a antiguidade grega, perpassando os pensadores e as suas respectivas formas de concepção política, que contribuíram para a análise sobre o futuro do Estado. O Estado Moderno está em crise, muitas vezes devido a ter mantido sua estrutura com elementos do primeiro liberalismo, que não se ajustaram às mudanças profundas ocorridas na sociedade. Logo, há necessidade de refletir sobre o futuro do Estado, seus desdobramentos e nuances, para adentrar na reflexão sobre o papel do Estado na atualidade e no futuro, sua ideia de soberania e sua crise hodierna frente a um mundo globalizado. Neste sentido, o presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar na literatura ideias e percepções dos pesquisadores sobre o futuro do Estado, analisando o processo de transformação do Estado, a crise do estado de direito e a efetividade decrescente da proteção dos direitos.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Teknik Pengelasan sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Praktik Siswa SMK Samudera Indonesia Medan
Authors: Saragi Jandri Fan HT , Boangmanalu Eka Putra Dairi , Pratama Angga Bahri , Al Qadry Al Qadry , Sinaga Franklin Taruyun Hudeardo
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this PkM is to provide training and assistance regarding basic welding techniques that are useful for increasing student competence in welding. This training and mentoring in welding techniques serves as a provision for students to enter the world of work and entrepreneurship for SMK graduates as well as assisting the productive process of SMK students who lack funds and practicum facilities to improve their competence in the field of welding. The method used to solve the problems that occur is to use the survey method at SMK to obtain PkM data as needed, formulate training materials, schedule time-related training implementations, arrange instructors who will provide training, make activity evaluation designs, carry out training and mentoring activities Welding techniques were attended by students of SMK Samudra Indonesia, welding teachers, students and lecturers of Mechanical Engineering at the Medan State Polytechnic. The results of the PkM implementation are as follows: Welding skills that can equip SMK students to enter the world of work are being able to operate a welding machine properly and being able to connect plates using welding. The responses from SMK students who took part in the training and assistance from the Medan State Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering Study Program were as follows: they were happy because they had acquired welding skills that they had not mastered to their full potential and the teachers hoped that next year they could continue with other programs.
Aislamiento de Salmonella y E. coli en carne de res y pollo en Matadero y Centros de abastecimiento de Nicaragua
Authors: Bonilla Espinoza Jose Luis , Velásquez Tiffer Manuel , Castillo Paguaga Gladys , Dólmuz Cano Noel Antonio , Téllez Altamirano Juan Carlos , Palacios Zeledón Camil Simón , Carmona Ramírez David Rafael
Published: September 2023

Salmonella y Escherichia coli son bacterias responsables de graves trastornos digestivos en las personas transmitidas por alimentos contaminados. Se realizaron diversos estudios sobre el aislamiento de bacterias patógenas como Salmonella y E. coli en carne de res y pollo en diversos Mercados de Managua, León y Chinandega y un Matadero. Se tomaron 599 muestras de carne de res en un matadero de la ciudad de Managua, el cual, fueron enviadas al IPSA para su análisis; 279 muestras de carne de res de un Mercado y un Supermercado de Managua; 70 muestras de pollo entero crudo de tres Mercados de Chinandega y tres de León. Las muestras fueron analizadas siguiendo el procedimiento estándar para Enterobacterias. De 599 muestras analizadas del Matadero, todas resultaron negativas a Enterobacterias.  De 279 muestras analizadas, 23 resultaron positivas a E. coli (18/279 en Mercado y 5/279 en Supermercado).  De las 30 muestras de pollo analizadas en los mercados de Chinandega, 8 resultaron positivas a Salmonella, a estas muestras se les realizó la serotipificación resultando, una muestra positiva a Salmonella serovar Paratyphi B, una a Salmonella serovar Typhimurium y 6 a Salmonella serovar Paratyphi A. De las 40 muestras de pollo analizadas en los mercados de León, 3 resultaron positivas a Salmonella, y los serovares encontrados fueron, una a Salmonella serovar Paratyphi B y dos a Salmonella serovar Paratyphi A. A estas muestras se les realizó el Antibiograma, resultando dos muestras resistentes a Cefoxitine, dos a Amoxicilina+Ácido Clavulánico, dos a Nitrofurantoína, dos a Ácido Nalidíxico, dos a Amoxicilina, una a Cloranfenicol y una a Trimethoprim sulfametaxazole. Por tanto, podemos decir que existe una brecha de contaminación en la cadena productiva de los alimentos, ya que la contaminación se evidencia en los puestos de distribución afectando la inocuidad de los alimentos.
Local Political Parties in Austria during the COVID-19 Era: A Comparative Case Analysis
Authors: Pinzolits Robert F. J.
Published: September 2023

This article examines local political party organization of the SPÖ and its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The practices and initiatives adopted by local political, social, and democratic party groups in two Austrian regions, a rural town in Styria and an urban district in Vienna, during the COVID-19 pandemic were examined. Using Problem-centered interviews (PCI) and group discussions as instruments for data collection, it was investigated how these parties adapted their activities to maintain engagement and support from the population in the face of unprecedented challenges. The results showed that both parties transitioned to online formats for meetings and events. Measures such as telephone assistance for emotional support, projects to support local businesses, and social measures for those in financial need were introduced to meet the urgent needs of people in the communities. Despite some challenges such as fluctuating motivation, difficulties in maintaining online engagement, ICT competencies, and dealing with personal overload, local parties demonstrated resilience and adaptability during the crisis.
The Comparison of Hydrogen Purity on Brown’s Gas Using Dry Cell Electrolyzer with/without Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Separator Membrane
Authors: Rahmadina Nisa , Bow Yohandri , Yusi Syahirman
Published: September 2023

Global environmental issues that demand good air quality have encouraged various energy sources to develop environmentally friendly energy. Brown’s Gas is produced by using an electrolysis system to separate water into Hydrogen (H2) and Oxygen (O2) gas. The dry cell is an electrolyzer that is widely used for both small and large-scale hydrogen production systems. A dry cell electrolyzer was designed with 12 stages of 316 stainless steel with Polyvinyl Alcohol as a polymer membrane to prevent mixing H2 and O2 to get a high percentage of hydrogen purity. This study compares hydrogen purity on Brown’s gas using a dry cell electrolyzer with PVA with/without a PVA separator membrane. The result shows that the PVA membrane significantly impacted hydrogen purity. The hydrogen purity on Brown’s gas without PVA membrane for KOH, NaOH, KCl, and Seawater was 58.37%, 56.42 %, 50.16%, and 55.22 %. Compared to using the membrane was 78.32%, 77.80%, 63.16%, and 74.0 %, with the highest hydrogen obtained was KOH electrolyte.
Plate prebending using a three-dimensional–printed model affords effective anatomical reduction in clavicular shaft fractures
Authors: Kim Hyungsuk , Jung Younsung , Song Hyun Seok
Published: September 2023

Background: A precontoured plate rarely fits properly within the patient’s clavicle and must be bent intraoperatively. This study aimed to determine whether anatomical reduction could be achieved using a plate bent before surgery.Methods: This study included 87 consecutive patients with displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures who underwent plate fixation and were followed-up for a minimum of 1 year. After exclusions, 39 consecutive patients underwent fixation with a precontoured plate bent intraoperatively (intraoperative bending group), and 28 underwent fixation with the plate bent preoperatively (preoperative bending group). Using free software and a three-dimensional (3D) printer, ipsilateral clavicle 3D-printed models were constructed. Using plain radiographs, the distance between the edge of the lateral inferior cortex and the medial inferior cortex was measured. The angle between the line connecting the inferior cortex edge and the line passing through the flat portion of the superior cortex of the distal clavicle was measured.Results: Mean length differences between the ipsilateral and contralateral clavicle were smaller on both anteroposterior (AP; P=0.032) and axial images (P=0.029) in the preoperative bending group. The mean angular differences on both AP (P=0.045) and axial images (P=0.008) were smaller in the preoperative bending group. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in functional scores at the last follow-up.Conclusions: Smaller differences in length and angle between the ipsilateral and contralateral clavicle, indicative of reduction, were observed in the preoperative bending group. Using the precontoured technique with low expense, the operation was performed more effectively as reflected by a shorter operation time.Level of evidence: III.
Perception of Overall Quality of Life Among Occupants of Green and Non-Green Office Buildings in Malaysia
Authors: Bousbia Laiche Abdelfatah , Dahlan Nur Dalilah , Shari Zalina , Zaky Jaafar Mohamad Fakri
Published: September 2023

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) has become an important component of building design because people tend to spend the majority of their time indoors. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the occupants’ overall perceived Quality of Life (QoL) experience in two green and two non-green office buildings. All four buildings are situated in Klang Valley, Malaysia, and they are open-plan office buildings. 162 questionnaires were administered to assess the relationship between individuals' perceived QoL and IEQ factors. The IEQ factors, classified into ambient conditions, designed environment, and behavioural environment, are found to impact QoL. Findings from the case studies reveal that the four buildings varied in the aspect of Behavioural Environment, where some of the IEQ factors in the green buildings were perceived as slightly uncomfortable. It was also found that several IEQ categories interact as a system in which improvement of occupants' QoL experiences cannot be accomplished solely through the instrumental components of IEQ, as the designed and behavioural environments have substantial impacts. Several missing factors linked to the Green Building Index (GBI) criteria were significantly correlated with the QoL experience of occupants.
Physicochemical and Microbial Assessment of Selected Borehole Water in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria., Ofuani Amalachukwu Grace , Destiny Edward C. ,   Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria.
Published: September 2023

The assessment of the quality of water samples from Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State of Nigeria was conducted to determine the suitability of these borehole water samples. Three samples of borehole water obtained from three different areas in Ogwashi-Uku were analyzed for physiochemical heavy metals and microbial parameters using standard analytical method of APHA (1998). The results of microbial analysis revealed that total coli form count (0.00CFU/100ml) and Escherichia coli (0.00CFU/100ml) were not present in all the water samples analyzed showing that they were within the stipulated standard by WHO (2011). The physiochemical analysis showed that all the samples met the recommended standard except for pH (6.00-6.60) which fell below the range of 6.5-8.5 of WHO standard. From the heavy metals; lead and zinc were only detected in Mega Chi’s place water samples with a value of 0.10mg/l for each, cadmium was detected in all the water samples ranging from 0.01mg/l – 0.02mg/l, while copper and nickel were below detectable limit in all the water samples analyzed. This shows that the heavy metals were all within the stipulated limit set by WHO (2011). The depth of the borehole in relation to the distance of the septic tank and distance of refuse dump as obtained from these areas revealed that all the samples are very far apart from the refuse dump and the depths was according to the regulatory standard of 150ft standards and is safe for drinking and for other domestic purposes.
Valorización de la biomasa por medio de catálisis homogénea
Authors: Roa Diego , Arevalo Alma , Garcia Alejandre Juventino
Published: September 2023

Genéricamente podemos considerar a la biomasa como todo aquel material proveniente del crecimiento de microorganismos, plantas o animales, dicho material representa una fuente de residuos y en consecuencia de diversas moléculas de interés, las cuales pueden ser transformadas a otros productos de valor añadido y potencialmente útiles. Uno de los propósitos para su aprovechamiento sería el uso preferente de biomasa de desecho o en desuso, con lo cual se logra la disminución de residuos y el costo de las materias primas. De la hidrólisis de la biomasa se puede llegar a diversas moléculas o bloques de construcción entre los que se destacan, pero no se limitan al furfural y sus derivados, hasta llegar al ácido levulínico (AL). El AL es considerado como una plataforma química a partir de la cual se pueden realizar diversas transformaciones químicas y con ello preparar una gran variedad de productos útiles a nivel industrial y en la academia. Para lo anterior, el uso de metodologías catalíticas es otro aspecto deseable, ya que con ello se logra la disminución de subproductos, tiempos de reacción y consumo de energía. En este trabajo se resalta el uso de metales abundantes en la naturaleza para efectuar dichas transformaciones catalíticas.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v17i2.1200
Boletopsis leucomelaena (Pers.) Fayod, A new record for India
Authors: Sharma J. , Lakhanpal T. , Kumar Ashok
Published: September 2023

Boletopsis leucomelaena (Pers.) Fayod is described and illustrated for the first time from India.
Gongylanthus indicus Sp. Nov. (Hepaticae) from Nilgiri Hills, India
Authors: Srivastava S. , Verma P.
Published: September 2023

The genus Gongylanthus Nees (Arnelliaceae) is being reported as new addition to India with G. indicus sp. nov. as new to science. The plants grow in Naduvattam (Nilgiri hills), Tamil Nadu forming terricolous population. The genus is remarkable in having a well-defined positively geotropic cylindrical marsupium – a special protective device (shoot-calyptra) over the developing sporophyte. This species is characterized by perfectly connate and highly concave leaves, and feebly developed trigones in leaf cells and scattered rhizoids.
Enhancing Heart Disease Diagnosis Using Machine Learning Classifiers
Authors:   Department of Information Technology Management, Technical College of Administration, Duhok Polytechnic University, Duhok, KRG-Iraq; Department of Computer Science, College of Science, Nawroz University, Duhok, KRG-Iraq, Alkurdi Ahmed A. H.
Published: September 2023

Heart diseases are the primary cause of death worldwide. The approximate mortality rate due to cardiovascular diseases is a staggering 18 million lives per year. many human lives could be saved with early and accurate diagnosis and prediction of such conditions. Thus, the automation of such a process is crucial and achievable with the rise of machine learning and deep learning capabilities. However, patient data is riddled with issues which must be resolved before they can be used for heart disease prediction. This research aims to improve the accuracy of heart disease diagnosis by utilizing data preprocessing techniques and classification algorithms. These techniques may provide an insight into predicting cardiovascular diseases from subtle clues before any major symptoms arise. The study employs the Heart Disease UCI dataset and follows a systematic approach to train machine learning models in the process of heart disease diagnosis. The approach utilizes a variety of data preprocessing techniques to prepare the data for model training such as MEAN missing value imputation, Normalization, Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE), and Correlation. Afterward, the preprocessed data is fed into four popular classification algorithms: Decision Tree, Random Forest, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN). These algorithms provide a broad evaluation of the dataset. The proposed methodology demonstrates promising results which clearly highlight the value and significance of data preprocessing. This is evident from the achieved accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score and ROC AUC results. In summary, the importance of preprocessing and feature selection is distinct when dealing with datasets containing various challenges. These crucial processes play a central role in building a trustworthy and precise model for heart disease prediction.