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STUDY OF THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PREFABRICATED LARGE PANEL BUILDINGS
Authors: Guri Merita , Krosi Flogerta , Xhexhi Klodjan
Published: May 2023

Many countries in Eastern Europe, during the 1960–1970s, as well as Albania responded to the growing demand for new houses utilizing the emerging trends for industrialization of the construction process and mass construction of prefabricated residential buildings based on large-panel prefabricated RC elements. During the 1970s large-panel buildings spread throughout the country and became the main type of construction in the Albanian cities such as Shkodër, Tirana, Durrës, Elbasan, Berat, etc. Most of these buildings have five or six stories and comprise different modules, the number of which depended on the urban and architectonic projects. The construction technology of these types of buildings included only the construction with prefabricated reinforced concrete material and did not take into account the energy performance of these structures. Since the moment of construction, only in the last year, several interventions have been made in different cities where a layer of polystyrene has been placed on the external walls of these buildings in order to enhance their termal insulation. The aim of this paper is to improve the thermal performance of these buildings by introducing a comparison of their initial situation as they are today and how their performance would be if innovative technologies and materials will be applied. The study is going to analyse the thermal performance of the existing buildings, by means of thermal camera in the city of Kamez, located in Tirana, which has been chosen as a key study. Futhemore, the data obtained from MEEC application are gethered, in oder to compare the previvious, the existing situation and the proposed intervention. The results may be used by municipalities of different cities, not only in the Albanian contex, either where interventions have been made to improve their performance, or for municipalities where thermal regulation policies that have not been yet implemented to these types of buildings. The existing situation of the buildings according to the calculations, showed a poor thermal performance, regardless of the fact that they are already equipped with thermal insulation building envelope. They have to be requalified in order to be categorized as a buildings with high thermal performance.
SEISMIC STRENGTHENING OF THE HISTORIC BUILDING OF “SOKOLANA” IN KUMANOVO
Authors: Delova Elena , Zlateski Aleksandar , Shendova Veronika , Bozinovski Zivko
Published: May 2023

The historic building of “Sokolski dom” in Kumanovo belongs to the plain masonry type of buildings. Built in the thirties of the last century for the needs of the “Sokolski Society”, this building was once the main impetus for enrichment of cultural, entertainment and sports life, enabling the proper development of many generations. Due to its significance it was put under the protection as cultural-historic heritage in the country. The subject of this paper is a detailed analysis of the stability of existing structure, which proved the need for its repair and seismic upgrading. With detailed analysis of the bearing and deformation capacity it was determined that the existing structure does not meet the requirements according to the national regulations. Therefore, the need for repair and strengthening was imposed, with the main goal of ensuring seismic stability of the building. Considering the possibilities and certain limitation for structural interventions from one hand, and the required bearing and deformation characteristics of the elements and the structure as whole from other hand, a traditional solution for strengthening was adopted, by reinforced concrete jackets and horizontal belt course. This technical solution provides increase of the structural bearing and deformation capacity of the system, as well as its ductility capacity, which is especially important for this type of buildings in case of seismic excitations. By increasing the deformation capacity, the input energy in the system would be consumed, which would greatly increase the seismic safety and security of the building.
RETROFIT OF MASONRY BUILDINGS WITH CRM - COMPOSITE REINFORCED MORTAR - SYSTEM: PRACTICAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT SEISMIC CAPACITY
Authors: Dudine Allen , Bez Alessia , Bosankić Mihel , Turri Pierpaolo
Published: May 2023

Ancient masonry buildings are characterized often by a high seismic vulnerability: innovative intervention strategies for strengthening, based on the use of FRP composite materials are gradually spreading. In particular, the coupling of FRP preformed elements (meshes, angles and connectors) with mortar layers (Composite Reinforced Mortar techniques - CRM) evidenced a good physical, chemical and mechanical compatibility with the historical masonry and experimental campaigns proved to be effective for the enhancement of both in-plane and out-of-plane performances of masonry, contrasting the opening of cracks and improving both resistance and ductility. The resistant mechanisms that are created in CRM reinforced masonry walls subjected to in-plane horizontal actions are analyzed in the paper and a practical design approach to evaluate their performances is illustrated, evidencing the dominant collapse mode at the varying of the masonry characteristics. Some masonry walls are analyzed numerically and analytically, as “case study”.
COMBINED PROTECTION OF BRIDGES EXPOSED TO EARTHQUAKE AND FLOOD DISASTERS WITH NEW RB-UPGRADED ISOLATION SYSTEM
Authors: Ristic Jelena , Hajdari Venera , Misini Labeat , Ristic Danilo
Published: May 2023

Combined and extensive experimental and analytical study devoted to development of an integrated earthquake and flood protection (EFP) bridge system was performed. It represents an extension of the integral research project led by the fourth author, conducted in the Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (Skopje), during three and a half years, in the frames of the innovative NATO Science for Peace and Security Project “Seismic Upgrading of Bridges in South-East Europe by Innovative Technologies (SFP: 983828)”, involving five European countries and led by the fourth author. The presently introduced EFP bridge system represents a specific, extended segment of the integral research. The upgraded, seismically isolated (USI) system with integrated space flange (SF) energy dissipation (ED) devices has been developed as a mechanical passive concept to provide harmonized response of bridge structures to earthquakes. It was formulated as an adaptive system, which follows the adopted concept of global optimization of seismic energy balance, through utilization of newly designed dissipation devices as a supplementary damping level to bridge isolation. The new EFP-bridge system is based on obligatory incorporation of the following four integrated complementary systems: (1) Seismic isolation (SI) system, (2) Seismic energy dissipation (ED) system, (3) Combined earthquake and flood displacement limiting (EFDL) system composed of new and experimentally tested RB devices and (4) Uplift protection system (UP). With the extensive experimental quasi-static cyclic tests conducted by simulated, gradually increased displacement amplitudes, there were confirmed very stable hysteretic responses of the created prototype models of rubber buffer (RB) devices applicable for efficient protection of common and isolated bridges exposed to either strong earthquakes or flood disasters. Following the upgrading of the seismically isolated (USI) bridge system with energy dissipation devices, the adopted original rubber buffer (RB) devices represent an important additional line of defense against abrupt loadings due to earthquake and flood disasters.
COUPLING OF HIGHRISE BUILDING EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT AND BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (BIM) SYSTEM
Authors: Elnashai Amr , Moon Do-Soo
Published: May 2023

Highrise buildings that have structural irregularities are in general more susceptible to damage from earthquakes. Such damage is primarily due to the coupling of torsional and translational vibrational response whereby the building twists even though it is being excited in translational modes only. For optimal earthquake design and retrofit of such structures, several cycles of iterations of structural analysis followed by design change are often needed. To provide efficiency and accuracy of iterative assessment-adjustment cycles in the design process, this study proposes an integrated seismic design and assessment framework. The ‘Revit Structure’ platform from Autodesk, a prominent member of the Building Informational Modeling software family, and ZEUS-NL from Mid-America Earthquake Center, one of the most advanced earthquake simulation programs, are utilized for seismic design and analysis tools, respectively. An advanced bi-directional linkage interface is developed so that two distinct and complex computer codes can exchange essential structural or non-structural member data in both directions without any loss of information. This coupled approach also provides improved earthquake analysis and design guidelines which can address damaging torsional effects. The feasibility of the proposed framework and its components are successfully evaluated and verified through an application example. It is observed and verified that more reliable and better seismic design for irregular buildings can be achieved using the proposed framework.
SELECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS IN SEISMIC PRONE AREAS
Authors: Krišto Klara , Srbić Mladen , Mandić Ivanković Ana
Published: May 2023

Expansion joints on bridges are devices that enable relative displacements of the superstructure spans from the effects of temperature, traffic load and long-term effects. They are placed at the ends of the bridge, where they bridge the space between the superstructure and the abutment, while on very long bridges they are installed at all places where the superstructure breaks between individual sections of the bridge, in order to enable safe and unhindered traffic. They are the “weak points” of the bridge, as their “leakage” can seriously threaten the function of the bridge. In the seismic prone areas, encompassing seismic action in their design and selection is inevitable. This paper will overview the types of expansion joints, design approach in their selection for new bridges and problems that may arise during their replacement in the rehabilitation process of existing bridges. Movements due to traffic load, seismic movements, movements due to long term effects of the deck (creep and shrinkage) and thermal movements will be considered. Based on practical examples, design for either no damage due to seismic action or partially damaged expansion joints for seismic action, will be contemplated.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND EARTHQUAKE CONSEQUENCES IN BUILDINGS
Authors: Tuxhari Marsida , Baballëku Markel , Asllani Merlin
Published: May 2023

This paper focuses on earthquake consequences in buildings, analyzed in terms of architectural design choices. The Durrës earthquake of 11.26.2019 showed lot of damages of non-structural nature, in buildings of various ages, structural systems, and volumetric shapes. The object of the article is precisely the treatment of the variety of these "types of damages", which require to be carefully analyzed in order to understand the causes of which some of the consequences came from. The behavior of the building during the earthquake showed that the reasons for the damages were also related to the architect's choices and the corresponding conditions in the technical design codes. For example: the shape of the building, the regularity of the structure, seismic joints, cantilever volumes, parapets, stairs, doors etc. So, the purpose of the article is to highlight the damages that come as a result of those design factors, which directly involve the architect. The article does not undertake to limit the functional and aesthetic choices on buildings but emphasizes the importance of the early collaboration of the architect and structural engineer in seismic-prone areas, taking into account that construction works should be built at optimal cost, with the aim of minimizing such damages in the future.
RETROFITTING OF A BRIDGE FORM HISTORICAL STATION USING SEISMIC ISOLATION
Authors: Kubin D. , Kubin J. , Sucuoglu H. , Feroglu G. , Ilis I.A. , Ozcamur U. , Yalcin S.
Published: May 2023

Being the first railway station as bridge form above the train track, constructed in Istanbul in 1915, Göztepe Train Station is one of the most special structures conserved in terms of both structural and architectural features till today. In the scope of Marmaray CR3 project, this historical landmark has been renovated and actively used as a train station. The original structural system was composite masonry, including brick masonry walls, steel beams to support timber roof, stone masonry walls and a volta slab to elevate the station. Since the region is seismically active, requirement for seismic strengthening was mandatory in order to maintain the station. There were two main goals during this project: Modifying the main train station building with minimum intervention while achieving target seismic performance level and satisfying the increased demand requirements. Structural system of the historical structure underneath the main station required in order to increase the number of train tracks from two to three. Masonry walls on the sides of the rail tracks have been removed and replaced with reinforced concrete shear walls. While working underneath, the existing station building was suspended until the new structural system below the superstructure is constructed. A special methodology has been developed for this purpose. This method allowed keeping the entire station building intact and preventing any risk of damage to the adjacent structures. Since masonry structures are primarily vulnerable to lateral forces, the masonry structural system is converted to reinforced concrete without modifying the exterior shell of the station. This conversion is carried out by employing in-situ concrete members where special care has been taken to maintain the original facades. Additionally, a seismic isolation system composed of nine curved surface sliding devices has been installed in order to reduce the seismic actions transmitted to the upper structure. It should be noted that seismic isolation also facilitates reduction for modifications at the upper structure. Structural models have been developed based on the characteristics of the base isolation devices, and by considering the modifications on the substructure and the superstructure. As a consequence of the implemented retrofit methodology, the historical structure has been modified at the minimum level, earthquake performance is brought to the target seismic performance level, and the structure was made suitable for functioning of the increased number of tracks.
SEISMIC BEHAVIOUR OF BEAM-COLUMN JOINT IN R/C FRAMES AND STRENGTHENING WITH FRP
Authors: Kabashi Naser , Krasniqi Enes , Muhaxheri Milot , Latifi Florentinë , Murati Ylli
Published: May 2023

Multi-story reinforced concrete structures in previous periods, in general, do not meet current seismic design code requirements, including the poor materials and execution of civil engineering works. In the scope of this, is analyzed the behavior of the structures during the Earthquake of November 2019, in Albania, specifically in different building stocks. Typical structural deficiencies observed in reinforced concrete (R/C) frame buildings affected by the 2019 earthquake reveal that many collapses occurred could be attributed to the poor quality of construction and use of non-ductile detailing and during the assessment that deficiency beam–column joints can jeopardize the integrity of structures. In general, it is accepted that beam-column joints are critical elements of reinforced concrete buildings subjected to lateral loads and that they may require specific design. Assessment reports have often indicated that beam-column joints, which are one of the most vulnerable and critical structural elements, often suffer shear and/or bond (anchorage) failures leading to a partial or total collapse of the structure. This paper will present some of the destructive and non-destructive tests specifically to the beam-column joints and techniques using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) for strengthening. Strengthening of beam-column joints by FRP materials nowadays is treated with various analytical approaches integrated in different software. Various analyses have been conducted and a practical proposal for retrofitting is presented in cohesion with the study case and the implementation.
Pharmacognostic study and evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of the fruit of two varieties of Nephelium lappaceum L. (Sapindaceae), (rambutan)
Authors: Valdez López Laura L. , Chóez Guaranda Iván A. , Carrillo Lavid Gabriela A. , Miranda Martínez Migdalia
Published: May 2023

Context: Nephelium lappaceum (achotillo or rambutam), is a fruit native to Malaysia and Indonesia introduced in Ecuador for consumption purposes. Aims: To identify the bioactive metabolites present in the peels and seeds of the sweet and bitter varieties of rambutan fruits and their antioxidant capacity. Methods: It was performed through a pharmacognostic analysis of the peels of the fruits, based on the evaluation of the physicochemical parameters, the phytochemical analysis, the quantification of the phenols and flavonoids, the determination of the antioxidant capacity and the identification of the fatty compounds present in the seeds by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Results: The results showed that both the peels and the seeds of the two varieties differ in the content of phyto-constituents and antioxidant properties. Conclusions: The bitter fruit presented a higher concentration of phenols and flavonoids in the peels and a higher concentration of fatty compounds in the seeds, with marked differences between the fractions of the non-saponifiable compounds. For the fatty acid fraction, a greater qualitative similarity was evidenced, with quantitative differences. Although the peels extract of both fruits have antioxidant capacity, it was significantly higher in bitter fruits.
Women’s Agency in Action: Higher Education and Career Paths for Young Muslim Women in Indonesia
Authors: Aisyah Siti Nur
Published: May 2023

This article is an analysis of narratives of young Indonesian Muslim women to explore their behavior and thoughts on being well-educated women in their chosen career path. It examines women’s thoughts on completing higher education and their lifelong study; whether pursuing a career or being a full-time mom. Having the capability to choose the career they want and implementing the beliefs of Islam’s teaching are attributed as their main responsibilities for being a real woman in this world and hereafter. The biographical interpretive method is engaged in this study to more deeply explain and explore the main idea selected. The research findings show that higher education allows women to become a new version of themselves. Obviously it can be said that education is the key for the next, better, future generations of Indonesia.
More Than Just Devotion’: The Conservative Turn Among Subcultural Muslim Youths in the Indonesian Underground Music Scene
Authors: Saefullah Hikmawan
Published: May 2023

Scholars of Indonesian politics and Islam use the phrase ‘conservative turn’ to explain the increasing religious influence in contemporary Indonesia’s social, political, and cultural life. Although their literature provides insightful explanations about this trend, scholars fail to include subcultural Muslim youths in their analyses. The term ‘subcultural youths’ in this context refers to a diffuse network of young people that share distinctive identities, ideas, and cultural practices associated with underground music subcultures (such as punk, hardcore, hip-hop, metal, and ska) as a way to deal with a sense of marginalisation and/or to oppose mainstream society. In Indonesia in the 1990s, these youths were mostly secular, pluralist, and politically progressive and leftist. Their community welcomed all people from any social background, and religion was considered a personal matter. The social, political, and economic conditions following the fall of the New Order regime (1966-1998) changed the nature of this community. Some of its participants shifted ideologically and organisationally to Islamic conservatism and right-wing Islamism, marked by their support of and involvement in various movements such as the Islamic underground movement and the hijrah movement. This paper attempts to fill a gap within the existing literature on the conservative turn of subcultural youths in Indonesia by introducing the most recent subcultural theory as an analytical framework that can be used to explain the ideological and organisational shift. Studying the conservative turn of subcultural Muslim youths from a perspective that emphasises critical political economy allows this paper to present new insights against conventional wisdom and purely culturalist readings of the conservative turn in Indonesia.
Resultados de la implementación del Programa de Radio y Talleres enfocados en Salud Mental dirigidos a adolescentes y jóvenes en conflicto con la ley en México
Authors: Flores Camargo Marina , Gutiérrez Suárez Julieta P , Ruiz Díaz Karim
Published: May 2023

En el presente artículo se muestran los resultados obtenidos de la implementación del Programa de Radio y Talleres de Salud Mental, el cual tuvo la finalidad de promover el bienestar emocional, así como reducir la ansiedad y la depresión de las y los adolescentes y jóvenes en internamiento mediante la creación podcast y talleres de salud mental con enfoque Cognitivo Conductual (TCC). La muestra estuvo constituida por 91 adolescentes y jóvenes privados de libertad en un Centro de Internamiento para Adolescentes en el Estado de México, los cuales, se dividieron en tres subgrupos de acuerdo al número de evaluaciones realizadas; (Grupo A, Pre-Inter-Post), (Grupo B, Inter-Post) y (Grupo C, Pre-Post). Grupo A, 75% de las y los adolescentes y jóvenes mostraron una disminución en sus síntomas de ansiedad y depresión mayor. Grupo B, 73% mostraron una mejora en su nivel de bienestar. Grupo C, 87% mostraron una disminución en sus síntomas de depresión. los resultados medidos a través del WHO-5 Well Being Index, indican niveles de bienestar general por encima del umbral clínico para todos los grupos. Por su parte, los indicadores PHQ-9 y RCADS sobre ansiedad y depresión, mostraron disminuciones considerables. Sin embargo, los cambios significativos no aparecieron a corto plazo; lo que implica que se requiere una mayor exposición al programa para mejorar los resultados, considerando el contexto penitenciario como limitante para los alcances de la intervención, ya que promueve su actitud poco positiva hacia la búsqueda y la atención de la salud mental.
AS REPRESENTAÇÕES ENTORNO DO MARCADOR DE RAÇA NO MATERIAL DIDÁTICO DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA E OS POSSÍVEIS IMPACTOS NAS IDENTIDADES DOS DISCENTES
Authors: DUARTE Fabíola Jerônimo , SILVA Henrique Miguel de Lima , SILVA Danielli Cristina de Lima
Published: May 2023

O racismo possui estratégias que inibem muitos de observá-lo em diversos contextos sociais, principalmente no contexto educacional. E isto torna-se uma preocupação recorrente e já apresentada em estudos como os de Silva (2005), Collins (2009) e hooks (2013). Em vista disso, nesta pesquisa objetivamos apresentar como o racismo está sendo fincando nos contextos educacionais através do material didático que é utilizado em sala de aula e que vem impactando as identidades dos discentes, principalmente aqueles que são negros. Portanto, reafirmamos com esta pesquisa que as vivências ao longo da formação dos discentes, independentemente de qual seja a etapa, pode incentivar a transgressão de realidades obscurecidas e historicamente contornadas pelo racismo, desde que se debruce um olhar mais criterioso sobre o livro didático. Logo, a educação escolar apresenta papel fundamental para a construção de uma sociedade permeada por uma igualdade racial.
ENTREVISTA
Authors: SOUSA Willian Sampaio Lima de
Published: May 2023

Entrevista com o Professor Willian Sampaio Lima de SOUSA, Professor Doutor da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB-Campus III)
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV MI TARBIYAH ISLAMIYAH DALAM PELAJARAN SENI BUDAYA DAN PRAKARYA DENGAN METODE SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM MELALUI VOKALISI
Authors: Hendar Hendar , Nurhayanti Hani , Kamila Ruhama
Published: May 2023

Tertera jelas pada Undang-Undang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional Tahun 2003 Nomor 20 Bab 1 Pasal 1 Ayat 1: "Pendidikan adalah usaha sadar dan terencana untuk mewujudkan suasana belajar dan proses pembelajaran agar peserta didik secara aktif mengembangkan potensi dirinya untuk memiliki kekuatan spiritual keagamaan, pengendalian diri, kepribadian, kecerdasan akhlak mulia, serta keterampilan yang diperlukan dirinya, masyarakat, bangsa dan negara". Begitu pentingnya pendidikan bagi setiap orang maka sudah seharusnya pendidikan yang ada di negara ini harus berjalan dan berlangsung secara maksimal. Berdasarkan hasil observasi awal kelas IV MI Tarbiyah Islamiyah bahwa hasil bernyanyi lagu nasional masih rendah dibanding dengan materi lainnya. Rendahnya hasil belajar ditandai dengan banyaknya siswa yang belum mencapai KKM. Melihat hal tersebut maka peneliti melakukan penelitian tentang “Meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas IV MI Tarbiyah Islamiyah dalam pelajaran Seni Budaya Dan Prakarya dengan metode "sing the national anthem" melalui vokalisi. Dari hasil ini terjadi peningkatan keterampilan bernyanyi lagu nasional siswa kelas IV di MI Tarbiyah Islamiyah Tahun Ajaran 2019-2020. Peningkatan hasil pembelajaran dapat dilihat dari pra-siklus ke siklus I sebesar 25%. Kemudian dari siklus I ke siklus II nilai rata-rata kembali mengalami peningkatan sebesar 20%. Dengan demikian menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata Pra-Siklus sebesar 60,00 meningkat menjadi sebesar 80,00 pada siklus II telah mencapai kriteria BAIK.
Advantages of robotic arm-assisted total hip arthroplasty: a 90-day episode-of-care clinical utility and cost analysis
Authors: Barsoum Wael , Gregory David , Needham Keith , Mont Michael , Sodhi Nipun , Coppolecchia Andrea , Jacofsky David
Published: May 2023

Aim:
Determine the clinical utility and economic differences over a 90-day period between robotic arm-assisted total hip arthroplasty (RATHA) and manual total hip arthroplasty (MTHA).
Methods:
Leveraging a nationwide commercial payer database, pre-covid THA procedures were identified. Following a 1:5 propensity score match, 1732 RATHA and 8660 MTHA patients were analyzed. Index costs, index lengths of-stay, and 90-day episode-of-care utilization and costs were evaluated.
Results:
Episode of care costs for RATHA was found to be $1573 lower compared with MTHA (p < 0.0001). Post-index hospital utilization was significantly less likely to occur for RATHA compared with MTHA. Total index costs were also significantly lower for RATHA versus MTHA (p < 0.0001).
Conclusion:
Index and post-index EOC hospital utilization and costs were lower for RATHA compared with MTHA.
Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Resilience Scale in Iranian Adolescents
Authors: Ahadianfard Pantea , Javaherirenani Razieh , Maghami-Sharif Zahra , Farahani Hojjatollah , Aghebati Asma
Published: May 2023

Background: According to the Wagnild model, resilience as an initial trait is critical in overcoming challenges and protecting wellbeing. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties and cultural adaptation of the Persian version of the Resilience Scale (RS), including validity, reliability, and factor analysis in the adolescent population. Methods: The scale was translated and adapted using a standard method and a pilot study after receiving permission from the original author. This cross-sectional study investigated the face, content, criterion validity, construct validity, and reliability of RS. A sample of 419 adolescents aged 12 - 18 was selected by convenient sampling in Tehran, Iran. The subjects completed the RS, Beck depression inventory-II, and Mental Health Continuum Questionnaire. Results: The quantitative and qualitative analyses of scale items and modifying them based on the feedback of participants and experts showed that face and content validity was acceptable. Factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure described by Wagnild and Young, including personal competence and acceptance of self and life. Moreover, Cronbach’s alpha exceeded 0.84, showing the scale has strong internal consistency. There was also a significant negative correlation between RS and the total score of the depression inventory. At the same time, there was a positive correlation between RS and the score of the mental health questionnaire, indicating acceptable criterion validity. Conclusions: Persian version of the RS can be considered a valid and reliable instrument to measure resilience in adolescent populations. Therefore, researchers and mental health professionals can use it for therapeutic, preventive, and research purposes.
Measuring The Competitiveness of Footwear in The Global Market: A Comparison Study of Indonesia and Cambodia
Authors: Nurkomariyah Siti , Sutjiatmo Bayu Prabowo
Published: May 2023

This study aims to compare the competitiveness of Indonesian and Cambodian footwear in the global market. Indonesia’s export value increased over the year, but in 2019 it significantly decreased. The footwear industry has grown negatively since 2019, and during the pandemic, the growth rate is -8.76%. In contrast, since 2019, Cambodia has become the 10th world's footwear exporter. It is undoubtedly a threat to Indonesia, so it is necessary to make various strategies to increase Indonesia's competitiveness. Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Export Dynamic Product (EPD) methods measure the competitive position. This study uses secondary data in the form of annual export from 2011 to 2020. The results show that Indonesia has a comparative advantage over the world but is moderate, with an RCA value of 3.81. Cambodia has more competitively than Indonesia, with an RCA index of 8.22. Even though in 2020 it experienced negative growth, Indonesia's footwear both comparatively and competitively increased. The RCA index value increases and the EPD is in the best position, "the rising star". Indonesian products have high market attractiveness and market share in the global.
ANALYSING SLANG LANGUAGE IN ONE SELECTED MOVIE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CONVERSATION OF EFL LEARNERS
Authors: Maudy Devi Tania , Putri Alin Herliyana , Williyan Aldha
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyse the types of Back to the Outback movie slang used by college students in daily conversation. This study was written using qualitative methods by the researchers. Slang was analysed using Allan and Burridge's theory in this study. To analyse the slang words, the researcher watched to the movie's dialogue and subtitles and categorizes each slang according to the theory used. Following that, the researcher gathered some information from the student questionnaire results. Researchers discovered 30 slang words as a result of their research. There are 30 slang terms divided into four categories. There are 15 slang in the Fresh and Creative type, 8 in Flippant, 5 in Imitative, and 2 in Clipping. According to the study's findings, the slang used was more prevalent in the Fresh and Creative types, with 15 data for this type.  Furthermore, students are more likely to use slang in their daily conversations for fresh and creative types. It can be concluded that movies are very effective at providing language transfer to anyone wishing to learn English.
Hyers-Ulam stability of linear quaternion-valued differential equations
Authors: Lv Jiaojiao , Wang Jinrong , Liu Rui
Published: May 2023

In this article, we study the Hyers-Ulam stability of the first-order linear quaternion-valued differential equations. We transfer a linear quaternion-valued differential equation into a real differential system. The Hyers-Ulam stability results for the linear quaternion-valued differential equations are obtained according to the equivalent relationship between the vector 2-norm and the quaternion module.
Tinjauan Faktor Penyebab Klaim BPJS Kesehatan Rawat Inap Tertunda di RSUD Tarakan
Authors: Tambunan Sonaria , Putra Daniel Happy , Indawati Laela , Fannya Puteri
Published: May 2023

Kegiatan pembiayaan di RSUD Tarakan didominasi oleh Peserta BPJS Kesehatan, pada pengajuan klaim pasien peserta BPJS Kesehatan masih ditemukan adanya keterlambatan pada pengajuan klaim dampaknya kegiatan operasional rumah sakit akan terhambat yang berhubungan mengenai ketersediaan obat, pengadaan alat medis serta pembayaran insentif kinerja pegawai bisa terhambat. Maksud kajian ini dilaksanakan guna mengetahui faktor klaim tertunda karena dikembalikan oleh BPJS Kesehatan di RSUD Tarakan. Kajian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang dipakai adalah berkas klaim yang bersumber dari rawat inap tertunda dengan status sudah dikembalikan oleh BPJS Kesehatan pada bulan Mei-November 2021. Variabel yang dipakai pada kajian adalah jumlah berkas klaim tertunda, alasan faktor pemicu klaim BPJS Kesehatan tertunda tersebut. Hasil kajian ini mendapati sejumlah 532 berkas klaim rawat inap yang dikembalikan. Didapatkan alasan faktor yang tertunda sebab tidak lolos verifikasi administrasi pelayanan dan verifikasi pelayanan kesehatan lainnya. Faktor utama pemicu tidak lolos verifikasi adalah sebab ketidakjelian dari petugas pemberkasan dan adanya perbedaan sudut pandang mengenai kode diagnosa antara RSUD Tarakan dengan BPJS Kesehatan. Hasil kajian ini bisa dijadikan bahan acuan bagi RSUD Tarakan untuk membenahi pelaksanaan sistem pemberkasan klaim pasien BPJS Kesehatan agar meminimalisirkan jumlah berkas klaim yang dikembalikan oleh pihak BPJS Kesehatan.
Potensi UMKM dalam Penguatan BUMDES Desa Cempaka dengan Pendekatan ABCD di Era Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Ridwan Taufik , Nursandi Derik , Winda Lestari Euis , Sultony Fikri , Fajar Ine , Agusetiawati Intan , Melinda Mutiara , Selvina Nia , Azizah Nur , Syifa Syifa
Published: May 2023

Pandemi COVID-19 berdampak pada perekonomian Indonesia. Penurunan kinerja ekonomi tidak hanya dirasakan perusahaan besar multinasional, maupun nasional tetapi juga dirasakan oleh pelaku UMKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji strategi bertahan UMKM khususnya di masa pandemi. Metode ini menggunakan model pendekatan ABCD (Asset Based Community Development). Pendekatan berbasis aset adalah pendekatan yang mengarah pada pemahaman dan internalisasi aset, kekuatan, potensi, dan pendayagunaan secara mandiri dan maksimal. Kelemahan yang dihadapi oleh UMKM dalam meningkatkan kemampuan usaha sangat kompleks dan meliputi berbagai indikator yang mana salah satu dengan yang lainnya saling berkaitan antara lain; kurangnya permodalan baik jumlah maupun sumbernya, kurangnya kemampuan manajerial dan keterampilan beroperasi dalam mengorganisir dan terbatasnya pemasaran. Di samping hal-hal tersebut terdapat juga kendala yang diakibatkan adanya pandemi seperti kurangnya jumlah produksi diakibatkan pembatasan waktu, menurunnya omset penjualan, sehingga pelaku usaha mikro dan kecil perlu mendapatkan bantuan dari pihak lain berupa ilmu pengetahuan dan modal dari BUMDES.
Efektivitas Dosis Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Akar Bambu Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Buncis (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Rohaeni Nani , Mariani Andi
Published: May 2023

Nani Rohaeni SP.,MP and Ir. Andi Mariani Z, MP. The effect of giving Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) bamboo root on the growth and yield green beans (Paseolus vulgaris L.). The purpose of this research to know the effect of gifting Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) to growth and results bean plants (Paseolus vulgaris L.). This research held in months december 2021 to february 2022, located at  Tebangan Lemba street, Sepaso Barat village, Bengalon subdistrict, Kutai Timur Regency. Methods used  by randomized design (RAK) faktorial witch the treatment  factor, the PGPR administration factor of the five treatmen levels are: (P0) without teratment, (P1) 5 ml/L, (P2) 7,5 ml/L, (P3) 10 ml/L, and 12,5 ml/L. Combined as many as five treatman combinations and at times five groups. The results of this study indicate that the P4 treatmen  (PGPR 12,5 ml/L) produce the larges fruit weight 418,6 grams and production of 20,93 tons/ha.
Analisis SWOT Dukungan Komunitas Masyarakat: Suatu Solusi Manajemen Kesehatan Jiwa pada Remaja di Indonesia
Authors: Pamungkasari Tria , Mulyanti Dety
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of community support as a mental health management solution for adolescents in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative research approach with descriptive analysis techniques and utilizes SWOT analysis to achieve research objectives. The results of this study include, first, the strengths of community support as a mental health management solution for adolescents in Indonesia is the high population of Indonesian people and the high number of puskesmas operating in Indonesia. Second, the weakness of community support as a mental health management solution for adolescents in Indonesia is the low level of mental health literacy and the low number of health facilities providing mental health services. The three opportunities for community support as a mental health management solution for adolescents in Indonesia are the development of information technology and the development of communication technology. Fourth, threats to community support as a mental health management solution for adolescents in Indonesia are the high use of social media by adolescents and the presence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Then this research also formulates four strategies based on SO, ST, WO and WT.
Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance dan Environmental Performance Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan
Authors: Sakana Qalbi Adhara , Hermi Hermi
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of good corporate governance and environmental performance on the company's financial performance. The population of this study are non-cyclical consumer sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2019 to 2021. Based on the criteria determined using the purposive sampling technique, a research sample of 81 companies was generated for three years. The research method used is multiple regression model. The results showed that the independent board of commissioners and institutional ownership had a positive effect on financial performance, while the audit committee and environmental performance had no effect on financial performance.
The Role of Financial Literature of SMEs in the Internationalization of Export Products
Authors: Mamduh Achmad , Mukhlis Imam , Murwani Danardana
Published: May 2023

This research is a literature study on financial literacy and the internationalization of SMEs. This study aims to discuss the role of SME financial literacy in the internationalization of export products. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The type of data used in this research is qualitative data, which is categorized into two types, namely primary data and secondary data. Sources of data obtained through library research techniques (library study) which refers to sources available both online and offline such as: scientific journals, books and news sourced from trusted sources. The results of the study conclude that the role of SME financial literacy in the internationalization of export products is very important. Financial literacy is one of the important knowledge resources that increase the capacity, skills and expertise of individuals and companies to use technology effectively. Important aspects to consider in the internationalization of SMEs include entrepreneurship, finance and technology, SME resources, routines within the company, entrepreneurial knowledge and actions. All these aspects, especially financial literacy, are important to be considered by SMEs that will become Global SMEs and when assessing opportunities in foreign markets in export products.
Analysis of Sharia Marketing Strategy on Bt Batik Trusmi Business
Authors: Huda Syamsul , Yuliati Anik
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the marketing of BT Batik Trusmi in Trusmi Village, Cirebon. To find out the sharia marketing strategy at BT Batik Trusmi in Trusmi Village, Cirebon. To find out what are the obstacles to sharia marketing and their solutions. The research method used in this research is qualitative research in the form of case studies. The result of this research is that marketing at BT Batik Trusmi Cirebon when the sharia marketing strategy has not been implemented is to use conventional marketing like other shops so that the income is the same as other shops and even competes. The sharia marketing strategy implemented at BT Batik Trusmi Cirebon is by providing excellent service, such as: When the shop is about to close or a holiday is always given advance notice. The shop assistants always provide excellent service by being friendly and ready to provide the best service according to the 7S concept, namely: Greetings, Smiles, Greetings, Polite, Polite, Ready and Alert. The things that become obstacles in the sharia marketing strategy at BT Batik Trusmi Cirebon are: the community does not accept it with shops that often close due to prayer times, the difficulty in educating and teaching employees to always provide excellent service to customers. While the solutions to deal with these obstacles are: the surrounding community needs to be given understanding and habituation to be able to understand and accept that shops that implement Islamic marketing strategies will imitate the trade practiced by the Prophet, one of which is by closing the shop when prayer time arrives. Employees must be given training or upgrading every week to always provide excellent service to customers, Be more careful and updated in analyzing market prices so that they can provide the best prices and in accordance with the quality of goods, once a picnic is held so that employees do not get bored in serving customers, give understanding to consumers that the price is in accordance with the quality of the goods.
Effect of Occupational Safety and Health, Work Environment and Compensation on Employee Performance
Authors: Pane Nuzullaila Sitorus , Kasmir Kasmir
Published: May 2023

Performance is the main indicator for the progress of a company, resulting in increased productivity in all parts of the system. Basically, performance is an individual thing because each individual will have a different level of performance in accordance with the values that apply to each individual. The more aspects of the job that match the individual's wishes, the higher the level of performance. This study aims to analyze the effect of occupational safety and health, work environment and compensation on employee performance. The subjects of this study were employees of PT SMG, with a population of 114 people. The data collection technique used a questionnaire instrument with a Likert scale measurement. The data were analyzed using the SmartPLS software version 3.3.7. The results of this study indicate that occupational safety and health, work environment and compensation have a significant effect on employee performance.
Covid-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Psychological Distress, Malignancy and Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review
Authors: Ibrahim Hamza Khalifa , Al-Awkally Noor-Alhooda Milood , Samad Abdul , Khera Hafeez ur Rehman Ali , Zaib Waqar , Hamza Muhammad
Published: May 2023

At the end of February 2020, the lifestyles of individuals all over the globe were drastically altered by the emergence of a new illness known as COVID-19. This study aims to analyze covid-19 pandemic and its impact on psychological distress, malignancy and chronic diseases. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The type of data used in this study is qualitative data, which is categorized into two types, namely primary data and secondary data. Sources of data obtained through library research techniques (library study) which refers to sources available both online and offline such as: scientific journals, books and news sourced from trusted sources. The results of this study indicate that Covid-19 has a negative impact on the QOL of patients suffering from cancer, distress, and chronic illness. Furthermore, it exacerbates anaemia and fatigue in cancer patients, as well as hypertension or diabetes in cardiovascular patients.
HYPERSURFACES WITH CONSTANT QUASI-GAUSS-KRONECKER CURVATURE IN Mn+1(c)
Authors:   ", SHU SHICHANG ,   Xianyang Normal University School of Mathematics and Information Science Xianyang 712000 Shaanxi, P.R. China"
Published: May 2023

"Let Mn be an n-dimensional (n ≥ 3) complete smooth connected and oriented hypersurface in a real space form Mn+1(c) (c = 0, 1, −1) with constant quasiGauss-Kronecker curvature and two distinct principal curvatures. Denoting by H the mean curvature, |A| 2 the squared norm of the second fundamental form and Kq the quasi-Gauss-Kronecker curvature of Mn , we obtain some characterizations of S k (a)×Rn−k or S k (a)×S n−k ( √ 1 − a 2) or S k (a)×Hn−k (− √ 1 + a 2) in terms of H, |A| 2 and Kq, where 1 ≤ k ≤ n−1 and S k (a) is the k-dimensional sphere with radius a"
"ON CLEAN FREE MODULES AND A CHARACTERIZATION OF CLEAN RINGS"
Authors:   Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, ROSTAMI ESMAEIL , HEDAYAT SINA ,   Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
Published: May 2023

"In this paper, the concept of clean ring is generalized to modules. We call a free R-module, Rn, clean, whenever every element of Rn can be written as the sum of a unimodular and an idempotent row. We show that when R is Noetherian, the R-module Rn is clean if and only if R can be expressed as a finite direct product of indecomposable rings Ri, say R = Lt i=1 Ri, such that each Ri has at most 2n − 1 maximal ideals. We also give a new characterization of clean rings."
ON N-VERTEX CHEMICAL GRAPHS WITH A FIXED CYCLOMATIC NUMBER AND MINIMUM GENERAL RANDI´C INDEX
Authors:   University of Ha’il, ALI AKBAR , BALACHANDRAN SELVARAJ ,   University of Management and Technology, ELUMALAI SURESH ,   SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Published: May 2023

"The general Randi´c index of a graph G is defined as Rα(G) = P uv∈E(G)(dudv)α, where du and dv denote the degrees of the vertices u and v, respectively, α is a real number, and E(G) is the edge set of G. The minimum number of edges of a graph G whose removal makes G as acyclic is known as the cyclomatic number and it is usually denoted by ν. A graph with the maximum degree at most 4 is known as a chemical graph. For ν = 0, 1, 2 and α > 1, the problem of finding graph(s) with the minimum general Randi´c index Rα among all n-vertex chemical graphs with the cyclomatic number ν has already been solved. In this paper, this problem is solved for the case when ν ≥ 3, n ≥ 5(ν − 1), and 1 < α < α0, where α0 ≈ 11.4496 is the unique positive root of the equation 4(8α − 6α) + 4α − 9α = 0."
ON YAQUB NIL-CLEAN RINGS
Authors:   Hangzhou Normal University, CHEN HUANYIN , SHEIBANI MARJAN ,   Semnan University
Published: May 2023

"A ring R is Yaqub nil-clean if a+a3 or a−a3 is nilpotent for all a ∈ R. We prove that a ring R is a Yaqub nil-clean ring if and only if R ∼= R1,R2,R3,R1 ×R2 or R1×R3, where R1/J(R1) is Boolean, R2/J(R2) is a Yaqub ring, R3/J(R3) ∼= Z5 and each J(Ri) is nil, if and only if J(R) is nil and R/J(R) is isomorphic to a Boolean ring R1, a Yaqub ring R2, Z5, R1×R2, or R1×Z5, if and only if for any a ∈ R, there exists e3 = e such that a − e or a + 3e is nilpotent and ae = ea, if and only if R is an exchange Hirano ring. The structure of such rings is thereby completely determined."
WHEN PRIME SUBMODULES ARE PRIME IDEALS?
Authors:   Jouf University, KHALIFA MOHAMED
Published: May 2023

"We study commutative ring extensions R ⊂ S in which every ideal of S that is a prime R-submodule of S is prime."