bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence Study of Urinary Tract Pathogens in the Patients from a Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Fatema Khatun  , Naresh Kumar  , Maruf Abony  , Suvamoy Datta
Published: June 2023

Hospitalizations due to urinary tract infections are among the most commonly observed condition throughout the world. The study conducted among a total of 200 positive urine samples comprising male and female patients of different age showed E. coli (120), Klebsiella spp. (56) and Proteus spp. (24). Based on antibiotic susceptibility testing, It was revealed that E. coli showed lowest resistance to cefotaxime (35%) and highest resistance to levofloxacin (60%), whereas, Klebsiella spp. showed resistance to ceftriaxone (30.59%) and amoxicillin (88.33%). Likewise, Proteus spp. observed to have 29.16% (azithromycin) and 70.83% (ciprofloxacin) resistance. Cefotaxime was found to be the best drug for the treatment of E. coli related infections with 66.67% sensitivity. Ceftriaxone (69.41%) sensitive) was also found to be the best drug for the treatment of Klebsiella spp., whereas Proteus spp. could be effectively treated by Azithromycin (70.83% sensitive). Thirty-six (36) Multi drug resistant (MDR) pathogens were found in the sample of the elder males, 29 MDR pathogens were found in the sample of young males, 39 MDR were found in the sample of young females, and 40 MDR were found in the sample of elder females. Sixty eight percent of the isolated strains were highly multidrug resistant. Overall, MDR prevalence was 72%, and E. coli exhibited 54.16% MDR prevalence among isolates. The results revealed a surge in MDR pathogens that could impose major threat among community health.
Human Computer Interaction with detection of Hand Gesture to improve Artistic creativity
Authors: Ms. Megha S. Patel  , Vedant Rajpurohit  , Manan Patel  , Rinkesh Patel
Published: June 2023

This research purpose is to improve the interest of artistic creativity for school or college’s students. Find new ways to use virtual reality technology to improve art professional education. Drawing using hand gestures is where we can draw by just capturing the motion of a colored marker with a camera. Discuss how computer vision can play an important role in art education. Using this we have created a simulation for art students or users which helps them to increase their interest to use modern technology which is going to help them to improve their artistic creativity. The Virtual Paint is where students or users can draw by just capturing the motion of a colored marker using a Camera.
Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Reputation and Performance of E-Commerce Enterprises
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Hai
Published: June 2023

The study purpose is to the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate reputation and performance of e-commerce enterprises. The results show social responsibility, depending on different contents, may have a direct, intermediate or no impact on the performance of an e-commerce enterprise. The intermediary effects often affect through reputation, customer satisfaction and satisfaction, employee engagement, from which enterprises get competitive advantages and benefits that good reputation brings. help improve the performance of e-commerce enterprises.
In addition, the author also makes some recommendations to relevant state agencies in order to create legal conditions for e-commerce enterprises to carry out CSR activities, to encourage enterprises to implement social responsibility by rewarding policies. , honor, and at the same time support businesses to protect consumers by strengthening the prevention, combat and strictly punishing acts of buying and selling fake and counterfeit goods, upgrading the technology infrastructure system to help e-commerce businesses secure information customer news.
Plasmon Effects in Non-Diagram X- Ray Spectra of Calcium (Ca) and Cobalt (Co)
Authors: Vipin Sharma  , Lalit K. Dwivedi
Published: June 2023

In recent years the whole area of high energy excitations in solid has flourished well, both experimentally and theoretically. Their spectroscopy and theoretical understanding have important implications for the knowledge of the structure and properties of materials, both in bulk and near the surface. The theory used in the present work, relates to origin of Non-diagram X-ray spectra in various excitation processes where a deep as well as the surface electron is excited. The specific contributions of the intrinsic as well as the extrinsic ‘Plasmon-coupling’ processes have been obtained theoretically in terms of “Non-diagram-to-parent-diagram X-ray line yield ratios” for the high energy plasmon satellite profiles in the X-ray line spectra of Kα L(0) main lines in Calcium (Ca) and Cobalt (Co) by extending the Bohm-Pines Hamiltonian and using many body theory. It has been shown that the high-energy X-ray satellite line shapes of Calcium (Ca) and Cobalt (Co) observed by Mauron and Douss are due to the Plasmon Oscillations. The theoretically calculated results have been probed by comparing to the relative satellite yields obtained by Mauron and Dousse and are found to agree well with their experimentally observed values.
Regression Analysis and Policy Recommendations for Attracting FDIs
Authors: Dao LE Duc
Published: June 2023

Recognizing the importance of FDI for economic growth in general, and especially national labor productivity, Vietnam has made many efforts over the years to ensure the establishment of a favorable environment for FDI. investors through policies to encourage and attract FDI. In the theoretical basis, there have been many studies on the role of FDI in labor productivity, but most of them are at the enterprise. This study suggests: localities need to establish regulations and standards to select foreign investors with advanced and capable technology, contributing to increasing local labor productivity, contributing to sustainable development. Localities also need to strengthen research, development, creativity and technical improvement in the process of using technology; select appropriate technologies, prepare conditions for receiving and promote the technological level when approaching FDIprojects.
Smart Farming Using Deep Learning
Authors: Pravin Patil  , Parvati Tadval  , Rutuja Tanpure  , Pruthviraj Yamgar  , Sudarshan Zarkar
Published: June 2023

The agricultural sector plays important role in supplying quality food and makes the greatest contribution to growing economies and populations. Agriculture is extremely important in human life. Almost 60% of the population is engaged in some kind of agriculture either directly or indirectly. Plant disease may cause significant losses in food production and eradicate diversity in species. Early of plant disease using accurate of automatic detection techniques can enhance the quality of food production and minimize economic losses. In recent years, deep learning has brought tremendous improvements in the recognition accuracy of image classification and object detection systems. Hence, in this paper, we utilized convolutional neural network (CNN)-based pre-trained models for efficient plant disease detection. The proposed method uses a convolutional neural network and deep neural network to identify and recognize crop disease symptoms effectively and accurately. This Research paper offers a through description of the DL models that are used to visualize crop diseases. In this experiment we use plant dataset, which has real time image samples of different plant, fruit, flower in different. The proposed methodology aims to develop a convolution neural network-Based strategy for detecting plant leaf, fruit, flower disease.
Decolourization of Textile Dyes with Biotechnological Potent Bacterial Isolates
Authors: Shesh Vijay Sharma  , Vivek Pandey  , Alok Kumar Singh
Published: June 2023

The discharge of effluents from the textile industries to aqueous bodies is currently one of the biggest concerns of environmentalists. Dyes used in the textiles industries create pollution in the environment. The application of biological treatments is one of the most economically viable systems to decolorized effluents using bacterial isolates (TBSP, TBSP2). In this sense, studies were carried out tests for the removal of colour of Congo red, Methyl orange, Brilliant Blue, using bacterial strain. Firstly, all two bacterial strains were isolated from different environments. Then, tests were performed to verify which concentration of the dye would be limit for the growth of each microorganism. In addition to decolourization tests, other parameters such as pH, biomass, total proteins and toxicity of the metabolites formed were also monitored. The bacterial strain, isolated from the river environment, was able to decolourization concentrations of 100ppm to upto 700ppm respectively for the, Coomasie Brilliant blue, Methyl orange and Congo red. TBSP1 and TBSP2 discoloured respectively at concentrations 100ppm to 700 ppm , while the intercropping (consortium) of the two bacteria discoloured at a concentration of 700ppm for the three dyes tested individually. In these cultivation conditions, the decrease in the quality rate varied with the lowest rate observed in the assay containing Congo Red and Congo red dye and the highest removal rate in the assay containing the intercropping and the CBBR dye. The results shows that the bacteria biotechnological potent bacteria present initial pot in the decolourization of textile dyes, initial pot were shows the ability to decolorize azo dyes.
Automated Slice Thickness Measurement on the Nessoft CT QA Phantom
Authors: Rini Marini  , Choirul Anam  , Eko Hidayanto  , Ariij Naufal  , Geoff Dougherty
Published: June 2023

Purpose: This study proposes a method for automatically measuring slice thickness on image of the Neusoft CT quality assurance (QA) phantom.
Method: The Neusoft CT QA phantom was scanned by a Neuviz 16-slice Neusoft CT Scanner. Automated measurement was implemented using IndoQCT software, while manual measurement was conducted using MicroDicom viewer as comparison. The system was evaluated on images with variations of slice thickness (i.e 1.25, 2.5, 3, 5, and 10 mm), tube voltage (i.e. 80,100,120, and 140 kV), and tube current (i.e. 77, 154, 231, and 233 mA).
Results: The results of automated slice thickness method for slice thicknesses of 1.25, 2.5, 3, 5, and 10 mm were 1.47 + 0.17, 2.67 + 0.08, 3.21 + 0.17, 5.21 + 0.13, and 10.95 + 0.28 mm, respectively. By comparison, the results of manual slice thickness method were 2.91 + 0.17, 3.28 + 0.29, 3.56 + 0.29, 4.72 + 0.27, and 11.35 + 2.03, respectively (p-value 0.009, 0.002, 0.047, 0.008, and 0.714). The results of automated method for tube voltages of 80,100,120, and 140 kV were 5.61 + 0.34, 5.12 + 0.23, 5.08 + 0.23, and 4.98 + 0.28 mm. By comparison, the manual slice thickness method results were 4.71 + 0.39, 4.82 + 0.54, 4.89 + 0.50, and 4.79 + 0.43 mm (p-value 0.005, 0.291, 0.473, 0.452). The results of automated method for tube currents of 77, 154, 231, and 233 mA were 5.19 + 0.26, 4.98 + 0.28, 5.06 + 0.41, and 4.96 + 0.13 mm. By comparison, the results of manual slice thickness method were 4.42 + 0.34, 4.92 + 0.11, 4.72 + 0.37, and 4.80 + 0.46 mm (p-value 0.004, 0.642, 0.22, 0.75).
Conclusions: An automated slice thickness measurement on Neusoft CT the QA phantom image was successfully developed. The measurement results of the automated method are closer to the set thickness than the manual method. The results of automatic slice thickness method are accurate for tube voltage, and tube current variations.
Online Child Predator Detection Using ML
Authors: Prof. Arunadevi S. Khaple  , Aadarsh Chandanvandan  , Aditi Jadhav  , Akshada Jadhav  , Mohit Kasar
Published: June 2023

Professionals in the field need a comprehensive understanding of the risks and practices associated with online sex grooming to safeguard young individuals from online sex offenders. While the Internet offers numerous positive aspects, one of the most detrimental issues is its potential for facilitating online sexual exploitation. Originally designed as a communication tool, the Internet inadvertently provides access to promiscuous content for countless children, often in a covert manner. The objective of our task is to identify and flag potential predators through analysis of comments and online media accounts, with the intention of reporting such instances to the appropriate cyber cell administrator. Recent public surveys indicate that approximately one in five young people actively search for sexual content online each year (Finkelhor, Mitchell, & Wolak, 2000; Mitchell, Finkelhor, & Wolak, 2001). This task report outlines our progress in developing a framework to address this issue. Through the implementation of this framework, accounts associated with predatory behaviour are identified, and reports are promptly submitted to the administrator for further action.
Study of Ion-Solvent Interaction during Acidic Dissociation of Glycine in 10, 20 And 30% Dioxane in Dioxane-Water System At 318.15K by Potentiometric Method
Authors: Md. Shamsuddin
Published: June 2023

Ion solvent interaction was studied by free energy transfer during acidic dissociation of Glycine in 10,20 and 30% dioxane in dioxane-water system at 318.15K and free energy was given by the thermodynamic relation 

ΔGt = 2.303RTΔpK1

where ΔGt = free energy transfer when solvent change from water to dioxane-water.

ΔpK1 = pKs1-pKw1

where pKw1 = -log Kw1 negative logarithmic of dissociation constant of glycine in water.

pKs1 = -log Ks1negative logarithmic of acid dissociation constant of glycine in dioxane-water.

For this purpose acidic dissociatio constant of glycine was determined potentiometrically by setting up the cell:

H2(Pt) | Glycine, HCl, X% Dioxane, Hg2Cl2 | Hg …(C-1)

m1 m2 (100-x)% water

and e.m.f. of the cell was given by the formula:

E = E0- 2.303RT/F (log mH+ mcl- + log ƔH+ ƔCl_) …(1)

In the equation (1) activity coefficient of the solution has been taken into consideration to understand ion solvent interaction and activity coefficient is given by the relation:

log ƔH+ ƔCl_ = -2A¢√μ/(1+ √μ) +ꞵ1μ …(2)

Equation (2) is modified Davies equation given by B. Prasad and hence acidic dissociation constant of glycine can be calculated by calculating mH+ as: log mH+ = (E0 - E)/K - log mCl_ + (2A¢√μ/(1+ √μ)) - ꞵ1μ …(3)
Posyandu Sebagai Sentra Pendidikan Masyarakat Bagi Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Islami Azmi , Rahayu Supriati H. , Rukhiyah Yayah , Fauzia Wulan , Umayah Umayah , Rahmalia Tatu Dinar
Published: June 2023

The aim of the study was to identify the motivations for involvement of members of the Parumasaan rural community in Serang District in visiting Posyandu. Such studies are useful in broadening the horizons of early childhood development in rural areas in addition to disseminating the benefits for community-based early childhood education through Posyandu. Qualitative research methods are the main instrument with observation, interviews and documentation. The interviews were mainly addressed to the visitors from women. The results of the activities show that there are many Posyandu activities and programs that have an impact on the knowledge of visitors in caring for early childhood, whether received directly from the organizers or discussions with fellow mothers. Such knowledge can change people's mindset about nutrition and child development from an early age
THE APPLICATION OF THE 2013 CURRICULUM IN THE EARLY COGNITIVE ASPECT OF CHILD TARBIYATUL ISLAM NGAGEL DUKUHSETI PATI CENTRAL JAVA
Authors: Sumiyati Sumiyati , Ulwiyah Afridatul
Published: June 2023

The educational curriculum is very important for the implementation and process of education. Without the right curriculum, students will not get the appropriate learning targets. Along with the development of the curriculum era in the world of education, it also continues to experience changes where these changes are adapted to the needs of each student. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Data was collected using interviews, observation, and documentation techniques on daily learning activities at school. The results showed that: 1) the implementation of 2013 curriculum-based learning at RA Tarbiyatul Islam Ngagel went well. 2) The factors supporting the implementation of learning are class decoration, there are extracurriculars.
Pentingnya Peran Orangtua Dalam Mencegah Permasalahan Perilaku Sosial AUD
Authors: Fathy Manzilatul , Nurfadillah Rifasya , Purwati Purwati , Mulyadi Sima
Published: June 2023

In the social development of children, children's social development is very important in living in society with other people, therefore in socializing in their community children must have good social behavior without any unsocial behavior. The purpose of this study was to describe the important role of parents in preventing AUD social behavior problems. This research uses the method of library research (library research). The results of this study concluded that the role of parents is very important in stimulating the development of social behavior, children print parental behavior at home because children are reliable imitators, the importance of the role of parents in implementing parenting and habituation, religious norms and values ​​in an effort to prevent social behavior problems in children. As parents who want their children to have good social behavior, parents must be able to apply parenting/educational methods and use good habituation methods regarding norms and religion while at home.
Maaf, Terima Kasih, Tolong Dan Permisi: Empat Kata Ajaib Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Sosial Anak
Authors: Aprily Nuraly Masum , Rosidah Anfa Kamilatul , Hashipah Hani
Published: June 2023

In an effort to form a quality generation, character education must be carried out from an early age. This article will describe the four magic words in the formation of children’s character in social life. This article was created to be a guide in everyday life and educated children to behave in social life in accordance with the values of correct behavior. This article uses research methods based on library research. Data collection techniques carried out ini research 1) reading, 2) taking notes, 3) processing research materials in achieving relevant results. Collection of primary data in this study from 17 articles and 1 book. The results of this study: First, the habit of using the word ”Sorry” is done through the guidance of parents or eduators. Second, the habit of saying the word ”thank you” is done by giving examples of activities for children to always say the word thank you. Third, the habituation of using the word ”please” is carried out through batuation activities by giving examples to children. Fourth, the habit of saying the word ”Excuse me” is done by giving understanding to children.
Pengaruh Rasio Keuangan terhadap Tingkat Kebangkrutan KB Bukopin Syariah Tahun 2010-2021
Authors: Anastasya Syakilla , Erdkhadifa Rendra
Published: June 2023

Financial distress menggambarkan kesulitan keuangan yang berkisar dari masalah likuiditas ringan hingga paling parah sebelum menuju kebangkrutan yang disebabkan oleh turunnya rasio keuangan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat adanya pengaruh rasio keuangan terhadap tingkat kebangkrutan KB Bukopin Syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis asosiatif untuk mengetahui hubungan antara variabel ROA, ROE, NPF, dan CAR terhadap tingkat kebangkrutan KB Bukopin Syariah. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah nonprobability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling yang menggunakan sampel laporan kuartal KB bukopin Syariah dari tahun 2010-2011. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah metode prediksi kebangkrutan Zmijewski dan Taffler yang kemudian diperkuat menggunakan analisis diskriminan. Berdasarkan hasil prediksi kebangkrutan Zmijewski dan Taffler, KB Bukopin Syariah memiliki hasil yang berbeda di setiap tahunnya yang tergolong kedalam area sehat, grey, dan bangkrut. Hasil penelitian uji analisis diskriminan juga menunjukkan pengaruh yang berbeda untuk kedua metode dengan hasil metode zmijewski ROA, ROE, dan NPF mampu mempengaruhi tingkat kebangkrutan. Sedangkan dalam metode taffler hanya variabel ROE dan CAR yang mampu mempengaruhi tingkat kebangkrutan KB Bukopin Syariah.
Implementation of Islamic Business Ethics in Conventional Bank BRI Ciamis Branch Office, West Java
Authors: Ahyani Hisam , Putra Haris Maiza , Slamet Memet , Muharir Muharir , Nugraha Andri
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out the model and implementation of Islamic business ethics carried out by Bank BRI Ciamis branch office, where in carrying out its business it has put forward the principles of Islamic business ethics in serving consumers. The academic problem that arises is that Bank BRI KC Ciamis is a non-sharia bank, but in service to consumers it prioritizes Islamic business ethical values such as being fair, honest, trustworthy, besides that the majority of Bank BRI KC Ciamis employees are Muslims. The author tries to reveal and dig into this research using descriptive analysis where data sources are obtained through technical interviews, observation and documentation. The findings of this study are that the implementation of business at BRI KC Ciamis bank prioritizes the principles of Islamic business ethics, this can be proven in the 10 behaviors of BRI personnel, including: 1) Excellent Service, 2) employees work 3) effectively and 4) efficiently and 5) prioritizing responsibility, 6) honest, 7) mutual respect, 8) full of innovation, 9) positive attitude and 10) prioritizing trust in consumers. As for added value, namely the brand of BRI bank, namely "serving with sincerity."

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk mengetahui model dan pelaksanaan etika bisnis islami yang dilakukan oleh Bank BRI kantor cabang Ciamis, dimana dalam pelaksanaan bisnisnya ia telah mengedepankan prinsip-prinsip etika bisnis islami dalam melayani konsumen. Adapun problem akademik yang muncul adalah Bank BRI KC Ciamis adalah bank non-syariah, namun dalam pelayanan kepada konsumen mengedepankan nilai-nilai etika bisnis islami seperti besikap adil, jujur, amanah, selain itu mayoritas pegawai Bank BRI KC Ciamis beragama islam. Penulis berusaha menguak serta menggali dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif dimana sumber data diraih melalui teknis wawancara, observasi serta dokumentasi. Hasil temuan penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa pelaksanaan bisnis di bank BRI KC Ciamis mengedepankan prinsip etika bisnis islami, hal ini dapat dibuktikan dalam 10 Prilaku insan BRI, meliputi: 1) Pelayanan Prima, 2) karyawan bekerja secara 3) efektif dan 4) efisien serta 5) mengedepankan tanggungjawab, 6) jujur, 7) saling menghargai, 8) penuh inovatif, 9) sikap positif dan 10) mengedepankan kepercayaan kepada konsumen. Adapun sebagai nilai tambah yakni brand dari bank BRI yakni" melayani dengan setulus hati."
DETERMINANTS OF INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT PROVISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS
Authors:   National Academy of Management, Shtuler Iryna , Serzhanov Vitaly ,   Uzhhorod National University, Lukianov Volodymyr
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted determinants of innovation and investment provision of rural areas. Since the innovation and investment provision of rural areas is not the same in different areas, it is worth presenting the development of rural areas as relative in space and time with indicators that take into account the current stage of socio-economic development of a specific area. In the process of research, we identified the conditions and features of the influence on the development of rural areas, which include the way of life of the rural population, the level of socioeconomic development of the rural area, and the innovation and investment potential. The application of the system approach made it possible to classify the determinants of innovation and investment provision of rural areas. The main factors include (demographic, social, economic) and auxiliary (political-legal, natural-resource), as well as the levels of their influence (macro-, meso- and micro-). According to the results of the data analysis of 2019-2021, the regions of Ukraine were clustered according to the level of development of rural areas and innovation and investment of innovative investment support. Ivano-Frankivsk and Kherson regions are characterized by the least high level of innovative investment support (moderate). The subject of further research may be the development of a Strategy or Program for innovative investment provision of rural areas based on the application of the SMART approach.provision of rural areas. Volyn, Rivne, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions are characterized by the highest level
Penggunaan Multi Metode Untuk Strategis Perencanaan Sistem Informasi Pada Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat
Authors: Putra Rani Laple Satria
Published: June 2023

The benefits of strategic planning of information systems are the creation of more effective, efficient and transparent activities. The results of the observations that have been made, the Air Beliti Health Center, Tuah Negeri District, Musi Rawas Regency has not implemented information system technology in carrying out its activities and there are still many activities that are done manually as a result making operational activities not run optimally. This paper will discuss the steps in strategic planning and in implementing information systems using the Ward and Peppard framework and analysis using the SWOT Analysis method, Value Chain Analysis and Mc Farlan Grid.
ЦИФРОВА ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ АУДИТОРСЬКОГО БІЗНЕСУ: НОВІ ГОРИЗОНТИ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Мороз Ю.Ю. , Гайдучок Т.С.
Published: June 2023

У статті досліджено вплив цифрової трансформації на аудиторський бізнес. Це дозволяє підвищити якість та ефективність аудиторських послуг, забезпечити безпеку та конфіденційність даних, а також спроможність відповідати на зміни у законодавстві та регуляції. Проаналізовано ключові переваги та виклики, які супроводжують цей процес, та окреслено можливості, які пропонує цифрова трансформація для аудиторських фірм. Розглянуто проблемні питання аудиторської діяльності, пов'язані з діджиталізацією економіки, що сприяє розробці нових стратегій та підходів до проведення аудиту та наведено програмні продукти, які допомогли б не лише забезпечити якість послуг, але й визначити проблемні місця суб’єктів бізнесу. Висновки дослідження показують перспективи розвитку аудиту та здійснення раціонального планування дій для підвищення конкурентоспроможності аудиторських компаній в умовах цифрової економіки.
Links between an insectivorous bird and moths disentangled through national scale monitoring data
Authors: Evans Luke , Burgess Malcolm , Potts Simon , Kunin William , Oliver Tom
Published: June 2023

Insects play important roles in food chains, but quantifying how insect abundance affects population dynamics in natural communities is challenging. National scale monitoring data provides opportunities to identify trophic relationships at broad spatial and temporal scales but requires careful approaches to link data from different schemes. Here, using two monitoring datasets from Great Britain, we apply a two-step process to reveal how the population dynamics of the blue tit Cyanistes caeruleus is influenced by the abundance of moths - a core component of their breeding diet. We first find that at a national scale, years with increased population growth for blue tits strongly correlate with high average moth abundance, but population growth in moths and birds is less correlated; suggesting moth abundance affects bird population change rather than shared responses to environmental variation. Next, we identify moth species that are important components of the blue tits' diet, recovering associations to species previously identified as key food sources such as the winter moth Operoptera brumata. Our work provides rare evidence that insect abundance can impact bird population dynamics in natural communities and provides insight difficult to obtain from smaller-scale observations as we evaluate spatial diet turnover at a national scale.
Expedição ao Sítio Histórico e Patrimônio Cultural Kalunga: um Relato de Experiência
Authors: Paim Ricardo de Castro Santos , Paula Luiza Gabriella Ferreira de , Cardoso Waltuir Silva , Rocha Tarik Fernandes Gonçalves , Ribeiro Amanda Lopes , Soares Débora Moreira , Barros Natália , Santos Fabrício Carrião dos , Ferreira Heleno Dias , Gomes-Klein Vera Lúcia , Soto-Blanco Benito , Oliveira-Filho José Paes de , Cunha Paulo Henrique Jorge da , Riet-Correa Franklin , Pfister James , Cook Daniel , Fioravanti Maria Clorinda Soares , Botelho Ana Flávia Machado
Published: June 2023

A Comunidade Quilombola Kalunga fixou-se no Sítio Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural Kalunga (SHPCK), localizado no nordeste do estado de Goiás, e é considerada uma das áreas mais bem preservadas de Cerrado nativo em todo o Brasil. Isso se deve à dificuldade de acesso, às características geográficas locais e também ao caráter sustentável da produção agropecuária do povo quilombola que habita a região. Além de possuírem vasto território preservado, os Kalungas detêm conhecimento tradicional singular sobre as plantas locais e, graças à biodiversidade do Cerrado, eles têm acesso a plantas fitoterápicas e que podem ser utilizadas na alimentação humana e animal. No entanto, o número de espécies de plantas tóxicas também pode ser considerado elevado. Com este relato, objetivamos descrever a experiência única que foi a Expedição ao Sítio e Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural Kalunga, assim como ressaltar a importância das plantas tóxicas do Cerrado e da valorização do conhecimento tradicional.
Artificial Intelligence and Service Quality of Telecommunication Firms in Nigeria
Authors: BUSAYO Temitayo , IGBEKOYI Olusola , OLUWAGBADE Oluyinka , ADEWARA Yinka , DAGUNDURO Muyiwa , BOLUWAJI Yinka
Published: June 2023

Globally, artificial intelligence (AI) technology spans various industries, but relatively little attention is given to the use of AI technologies by telecommunication industries. This study evaluated the effect of AI on the service quality of telecommunications companies in Nigeria, specifically the effect of data mining, machine learning, and chatbots on the service quality of these firms. The research employed a survey research design, and its population was heterogeneous. A sample size of 400 participants was chosen using Taro Yamane's formula, and the Cronbach alpha test yielded an average of 75%, confirming the reliability of the instrument. To analyze the data collected, descriptive and ordinary least squares regression methods were used. The study revealed that data mining and chatbots exhibited a significant positive effect while machine learning showed a negative relationship to the service quality of the telecommunications industry. Based on these findings, it is concluded that artificial intelligence affects service quality in Nigeria, with strong reference to data mining and chatbot, which enhance the quality of service to customers in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that telecommunication firms in Nigeria should embrace the philosophy of AI to improve their quality of service.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MOTIVATION OF HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN FOLLOWING PROLANIS ACTIVITIES
Authors: Zuliani Zuliani
Published: June 2023

Background: Prolanis is a health service system to maintain the health of people with chronic diseases. Prolanis will not run well without community participation, while the participation of people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus in participating in Prolanis activities is influenced by motivation.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the motivation of people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus in following Prolanis activities at the Nurwachid Inpatient Primary Clinic.
Methods: This research design used descriptive. The research was conducted in August 2022 at the Nurwachid Inpatient Primary Clinic. The population in this research is the Prolanis program participants. The sampling technique used total sampling obtained a sample of 45 respondents, consisting of 25 participants diabetes mellitus and 20 participants sufferer hypertension. Motivational instruments with questionnaires, Analysis of statistical test data with univariate.
Result: The results showed that more than half of the respondents had good motivation (53.3%), and most of the respondents had good participation (73.3%).
Conclusion: It is hoped that Prolanis officers will improve their special services in carrying out Prolanis activities, so that Prolanis participants are motivated which will lead to increased participation in participating in Prolanis activities. Thus, facilitating monitoring and evaluation in providing guidance and health services.
EXPLORING INTERACTIVE H5P VIDEO AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL LECTURING AT THE PHYSICS PRACTICUM
Authors:   University of Latvia, Latvia, Kosmaca Jelena , Cinite Ilva ,   University of Latvia, Latvia, Barinovs Girts ,   University of Latvia, Latvia
Published: June 2023

Interactive learning materials can be a more efficient and engaging way of studying physics than lecturing. This research aims to explore the use of interactive H5P video as an alternative to traditional teacher-led class presentations at the university physics practicum. The quasi-experimental research design was implemented with 60 undergraduate students at the University of Latvia, during two introductory-level practical laboratory classes on the topics of mechanical bending and fluid viscosity. Knowledge tests were used to assess the learning outcomes, classroom observations provided an insight into students' group work with the video, a survey revealed student attitudes to the H5P video, as well as their preferences in preparation for the physics classes. Results show that both presentation formats contributed to reasonably high scores in the Exit ticket test at the end of the class. No statistically significant differences were found between the groups working in different conditions, implying that video was successfully used for a group activity to substitute lecturing in preparation for laboratory work. Potential applications of H5P video for individual and group work are discussed in line with the student preferences. Keywords: H5P, educational technology, interactive video, mixed methods, physics laboratory
THE DURABILITY OF FORMAL KNOWLEDGE AND ITS RESTRUCTURING DURING LIFELONG LEARNING
Authors:   University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic, Nodzyńska-Moroń Małgorzata , Sirotek Vladimír ,   University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic
Published: June 2023

Formal science education is the last stage of acquiring scientific knowledge for most people. They rely on the knowledge acquired at school for the rest of their lives. Therefore, it is important that formal education changes students' colloquial knowledge into scientific knowledge and is correct. The study decided to test three situations. In the first one, it was examined whether formal education actually displaces colloquial knowledge of students. In the second, the level of knowledge acquired at school was compared with the level of extracurricular knowledge. The third examined the durability of knowledge acquired at school, i.e. can school knowledge be changed, e.g. through advertising or popular science publications? The main hypothesis of the research was the assumption that school knowledge eliminates erroneous, clichéd beliefs and is permanent over time. The study tested chemical knowledge related to cooking. 472 people participated in the study and an online questionnaire was used. The research built on previous research on the correlation between scientific knowledge and non-scientific beliefs and pedagogical theories on knowledge transfer. The obtained results did not confirm the main hypothesis. Formal school education turned out to be less effective than non-formal education. It seems, therefore, that school education should not focus on facts that students forget and that change during their informal (lifelong) education. Rather, it should focus on the ability to independently construct knowledge. Keywords: common knowledge, lifelong learning, pedagogical theories, science education
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' OPINIONS ON THE USE OF 3D HOLOGRAMS IN LEARNING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia, Olić Ninković Stanislava , Adamov Jasna ,   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
Published: June 2023

3D holograms are an effective tool for visualization, and their utilization in chemistry teaching can be beneficial in improving learning outcomes. However, studies on students’ opinions about holograms in chemistry teaching and learning are scarce. The research aimed to examine the views of chemistry students on the application of 3D holograms in organic chemistry learning at the university level. In this cross-sectional study, 55 first-year chemistry students at the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) participated. The sample consisted of students aged 18-20, of which 85.5% were female and 14.5% were male. An online questionnaire designed for this research was used to collect quantitative data. Data obtained after an eight-week application of 3D holograms in organic chemistry classes revealed that students have a positive opinion about the application of 3D holograms in organic chemistry classes. Therefore, the research results imply that teachers should apply 3D holograms in chemistry classes. Keywords: augmented reality, 3D holograms, chemistry education, students’ opinion
TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION: FROM DEHUMANIZATION TO RE-HUMANIZATION OF SOCIETY
Authors:   University of Maribor, Slovenia, Aberšek Boris , Flogie Andrej ,   University of Maribor, Slovenia, Kordigel Aberšek Metka ,   University of Maribor, Slovenia
Published: June 2023

With the approach of constant changes and quality assurance in education, we have reached an optimum that no longer justifies all further investments in such changes, as the results of these investments are (and will be) minimal and insufficient. We have reached a stage where we must shift from evolution to revolution, from constant changes in education to its complete transformation. Here, we must point out that we must reverse the flow of systemic changes from the dehumanization of society as that in Industry 4.0 or, in a slightly softer form, the Japanese vision of Society 5.0. This reverse flow offers us the re-humanization of society's development and it can be called Society 6.0 or, historically, also Society 1.1 (back to the past, to the first industrial revolution). Furthermore, finally, the ultimate question must be asked: What does it mean to be human, and what is humans’ future?
THE APPLICATION OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING TASKS MADE BY USING DIGITAL HYBRID ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TOPIC "HYDROCARBONS" IN EIGHTH-GRADE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CLASSES
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia Agricultural School Dormitory – Futog, Republic of Serbia, Sedlar Agneš R. , Rončević Tamara N. ,   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia, Horvat Saša A. ,   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
Published: June 2023

The content of organic chemistry is closely related to our everyday life, to nature, and to the human body. Illustrations play a big role in the acquisition of the course material, especially if those help to make the interpretation of the textual content easier. Hybrid illustrations are made up of combinations of realistic images (photographs, drawings) with abstract conventional elements (symbols, models, chemical equations). This type of illustration fuses difficult-to-interpret symbols often found in chemistry with everyday images that bring students closer to the content. The following study examines the use of digitally edited hybrid illustrations in interactive learning tasks that were used in the review and practice lessons on the Hydrocarbons topic in eighth-grade organic chemistry classes. The research took place in an experimental group of students from primary school in Novi Sad (Republic of Serbia), during which the students solved the given tasks on their cell phones via the Moodle platform. In the control group, teaching and learning took place in the traditional, or conventional way applying a lecture and a discussion method. After processing the Hydrocarbons topic, the experimental and control groups underwent the same testing process, the results of which prove the advantages of using the tasks created with the help of digital hybrid illustrations in the abstract parts of the curriculum. Keywords: digital learning, organic chemistry, hydrocarbons, hybrid illustrations
IMPLEMENTING A NATIONAL DATABASE ON YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING: A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF A LONGITUDINAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE QUALITY OF PRESCHOOLS
Authors:   National Chiayi University, Taiwan, Cheng Ching-Ching , Cheng Shan-Shan ,   National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Published: June 2023

In recent years, many policies have been formulated and strongly promoted to improve the quality of early childhood education. In 2012, the Taiwanese government enacted a new national curriculum framework for early childhood education to enhance the quality of early childhood education programs. This new framework is key competence-oriented, meaning preschool educators must focus on children's learning and inquiry processes when designing the curriculum. A series of projects collecting information on the quality of the learning environment and learning outcomes of children aged 2 to 9, called the Early Childhood Learning Database, was built to understand the effectiveness of the curriculum reform. As a longitudinal study, young children's learning is long-term tracked and analyzed to understand the authentic situation and relevant factors to form a policy for optimizing education quality. The preliminary analysis confirmed the positive influence of the new curriculum. Keywords: early childhood education, curriculum reform, learning database, quality of preschools
THE USE OF INTERNET OF THINGS TECHNOLOGY IN THE PEDAGOGICAL PROCESS
Authors:   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia, Francisti Jan , Balogh Zoltán ,   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia  Óbuda University, Hungary, Turčáni Milan ,   Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia
Published: June 2023

Today's trend is the use of information technology in all areas of our lives. Emotions are a basic human characteristic, although they are difficult to define, recognise and classify. Proper assessment and recognition of human emotions can lead to a better understanding of user behaviour. The aforementioned technologies can also be used as a suitable teaching aid, which forms the core of the research and is able to guarantee an increase in the success rate of the teaching process itself in terms of students' understanding of the learning materials. The aim of the research was the use of sensor networks as an element of information and communication technologies in the educational process. Using the possibility of measuring physiological functions through smart wristbands in order to identify changes in students' emotional states. The overall proposed system was able to identify changes in students' emotional state, specifically levels of arousal. Based on the results from the proposed system, teachers should be able to adjust their teaching style in specific situations to suit the students and provide a basis for better teaching and learning. Keywords: emotional states, internet of things, physiological functions, teaching process, smart wristbands, sensory networks
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES REGARDING SCIENCE FOLLOWING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “REWILDING” SCIENCE ACTION
Authors:   Valahia University of Targoviste, Romania, Gorghiu Gabriel , Bîzoi Mihai ,   Valahia University of Targoviste, Romania, Gorghiu Laura Monica ,   Valahia University of Targoviste, Romania, Buruleanu Claudia Lavinia ,   0000-0001-9216-5475
Published: June 2023

The performance of any economy is based on scientific knowledge and technological innovation. Consequently, a highly motivated workforce with skills in science and engineering is key to any prosperous economy. Science education has a critical role in providing scientific literacy to students, as well as in training young people to choose careers linked to STEM education. Understanding the science concepts and their application is nowadays challenging for students, due to lack of interest and motivation. “Science is not for me” is, unfortunately, a frequent phrase heard when discussing with young people. It is clear that the way science is taught must be adapted to the student’s profile and needs. In this respect, in Romania, the CONNECT project comes to meet this gap by designing and implementing four structured scenarios, embracing the format of Science actions. In order to evaluate the impact of each Science action in terms of students’ perceptions and attitudes concerning science, an instrument based on a 5-point Likert scale was developed in the frame of the project partnership. The feedback of 83 students who participated in the Rewilding Science action was collected, being emphasized that students are feeling more confident to solve problems in science and consider that learning science is enjoyable, even learning science is not easy. Although the majority of the respondents would like to do projects with others using science to improve the world, they - in the same ratio - would not like to be seen as experts in science. Keywords: science education, Rewilding Science Action, students’ perceptions and attitudes, CONNECT project
DIFFERENCES IN GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE CONTENTS OF NATURAL SCIENCES IN REGULAR TEXTBOOKS AND TEXTBOOKS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia, Horvat Saša A. , Rončević Tamara N. ,   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia, Bogdanović Ivana Z. ,   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia, Rodić Dušica D. ,   University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
Published: June 2023

The most important source of knowledge in primary school teaching is the textbook. This research aimed to determine the differences in graphic illustrations in the contents of natural sciences in a regular textbook and a textbook for children with special educational needs in the Republic of Serbia. As the number of subjects that deal with the contents of natural sciences for children with special educational needs is small, as well as the number of schools that implement this type of teaching, physics is taken as a subject, because the number of common topics is quite similar. The research aim was to analyze illustrations in selected physics textbooks for the 6th grade of primary education, by the criteria for dividing illustrations by types, for determining abstractness and relative representation of illustrations. In addition, a supplementary classification of illustrations was applied. The obtained results indicate that the number of illustrations concerning the number of words is higher in textbooks for children with special educational needs, as well as that the most represented are illustrations from everyday life and greater abstraction compared to regular textbooks. Since the physics textbook for children with disabilities is quite old, these results can be examined in practice among teachers and help future textbook authors to write the best quality textbook taking into account the needs of teachers and children with special educational needs. Keywords: image analysis, teaching physics, type of illustrations, special educational needs