bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Probability of Occult Ankle Fracture Based on Radiograph-Measured Swelling
Authors: Kerut Christian Kenneth , Mudiganty Srikanth , Kerut Denise Goodfellow , Horswell Ronald L. , Williams Reagan , Valencia Melanie , Gonzales Joseph
Published: May 2024

Introduction:

Pediatric ankle injuries are a common presentation in the emergency department (ED). A quarter of pediatric ankle fractures show no radiographic evidence of a fracture. Physicians often correlate non–weight bearing and tenderness with an occult fracture. We present this study to predict the probability of an occult fracture using radiographic soft-tissue swelling on initial ED radiographs.

Methods:

This is a retrospective study at a Level 1 pediatric trauma center from 2021 to 22. Soft-tissue swelling between the lateral malleolus and skin was measured on radiographs, and weight-bearing status was documented. Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata software.

Discussion:

The study period involved 32 patients with an occult fracture, with 8 (25%) diagnosed with a fracture on follow-up radiographs. The probability of an occult fracture was calculated as a function of the ankle swelling in millimeters (mm) using a computer-generated predictive model. False-negative and false-positive rates were plotted as a function of the degree of ankle swelling.

Conclusion:

Magnitude of ankle soft-tissue swelling as measured on initial ED radiographs is predictive of an occult fracture. Although weight-bearing status was not a sign of occult fracture, it improves the predictive accuracy of soft-tissue swelling.
The Role of Social Support in Enhancing Motivation and Psychological Well-being of Students: Perspectives from Education in the Digital Era
Authors: Marjuki  , Hanif Muh. , Siminto
Published: May 2024

The digital era has fundamentally transformed the paradigm of education. Nowadays, students not only interact with learning materials but also with various digital platforms that offer access to unlimited resources and information. This research aims to analyze the role of social support in enhancing motivation and psychological well-being of students from the perspective of Education in the digital era. The research method employed in this study is a literature review with a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. Data for this study were gathered from Google Scholar spanning from 2013 to 2024 through a focus on the keywords social aspects, motivation, psychological well-being of students, education, and the digital era. The results of the study indicate that social support is a crucial factor influencing the motivation and psychological well-being of students in the context of education in the digital era. Despite the continuous evolution of technology, genuine human relationships and emotional support remain key pillars in shaping positive learning experiences. Social support emanates from various sources, including peers, family, faculty, and academic communities. The expansion of technology usage enables the preservation of social connections, although it is important to note that the quality of interactions in the virtual world may not always be equivalent to face-to-face interactions.
Pelaksanaan Supervisi Akademik Kepala Madrasah dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja dan Mutu Guru
Authors: Azhar Azhar , Syarfuni Syarfuni , Rahmattullah Rahmattullah
Published: May 2024

The implementation of education is an effort to improve human resources. Madrasah is also one of the means, because madrasah is a formal educational institution which in the implementation of education requires madrasah personnel to evaluate, supervise and improve the teaching and learning process carried out by teachers requires supervision. This study aims to determine the implementation of academic supervision in improving teacher performance and quality. This research is qualitative research with a type of field research. The techniques used in collecting data in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. While the technique in analyzing data is with three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of data analysis showed that the implementation of academic supervision of the head of the madrasah by visiting directly to class, and sometimes only listening to the course of learning outside the classroom. The results of academic supervision carried out by the head of MTs Negeri 4 Pidie have been running in accordance with existing regulations, including class visits, class observations, inter visitation, personal conversations, and teacher meetings
Imbalances between supply and demand recent causes of labour shortages in advanced economies
Authors: Feist Lisa, , Asenov Rosen, , Henningsen Astrid, ,   International Labour Organization.
Published: May 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous high-income countries encountered heightened
vacancy rates and labour shortages, which persisted into 2023. This paper examines
the dynamics underlying labour market fluctuations in advanced economies, such as
cyclical movements, structural shifts and pandemic-induced trends. The surge in labour
demand following economic reopening varied across sectors, as sustained fiscal support
measures bolstered demand, contributing to a pronounced uptick in vacancies. Statistics
on labour force participation and working hours highlight the intricacies of the supply
side of the labour market. However, long-term projections reveal challenges stemming
from population ageing, which were exacerbated by pandemic-induced retirements and
gender disparities in employment. Shifts in migration patterns further shaped labour
dynamics, with sectors such as healthcare, education, and information and communications
technology grappling with skills shortages. Geographical mismatch and decreased labour
mobility underscored the limitations in reallocating workers across regions. This
analysis stresses the multifaceted nature of labour market challenges following the
pandemic, urging policymakers to adopt nuanced strategies to address persistent labour
shortages and structural transformations in advanced economies.This work is the result
of background research in preparation of the ILO research department’s 2024 WESO Trends
report.
The promise of universal child benefits the foundational policy for economic and social development
Authors:   International Labour Organization.,   UNICEF,
Published: May 2024

Universal child benefits (UCBs) act as the foundation for a comprehensive and adequate
system of child social protection. Paid as regular cash or tax transfers to families
for their dependent children (see below for full definition), they constitute a core
type of social protection policy that can effectively reduce disparities in child
social protection coverage, reduce child poverty and generate positive returns on
public investment, both within and across countries.
Выявление и исследование проблем взаимоотношений в системе «врач–провизор» в Республике Армения
Authors: Aнисян Р. М. , Григорян А. С. , Бахтиарян А. М․
Published: May 2024

Բժշկի և դեղագետի միջև հարաբերությունները պահանջում են հարգանք, վստահություն և մասնագիտական իրավասության փոխադարձ ճանաչում՝ հիվանդներին հակասական տեղեկատվություն տրամադրելուց խուսափելու համար: Հայաստանի Հանրապետությունում «բժիշկ-դեղագետ» համակարգում փոխհարաբերությունների որոշակի խնդիրներ կան։ Գործնականում չկա կառուցվածքային փոխազդեցություն, բժշկությունն ու դեղագործությունը մեծ մասամբ զարգանում են միմյանցից առանձին: Ուսումնասիրության նպատակը, որն իրականացվել է 2023 թվականի երրորդ եռամսյակում գրավոր հարցաշարի միջոցով, Հայաստանի Հանրապետությունում բժշկի և դեղագետի փոխազդեցության հետ կապված խնդիրների բացահայտումն էր։ Հարցմանը մասնակցել են Երևան քաղաքի բժիշկներ և դեղագետներ: Արդյունքների վերլուծությունը ցույց է տվել, որ բժիշկներն ու դեղագետները համակարծիք են, որ համագործակցության համար կան որոշակի խոչընդոտներ, օրինակ՝ բժշկի և դեղագետի միջև արդյունավետ հաղորդակ-ցության բացակայությունը։ Հետևաբար՝ անհրաժեշտ է ձևակերպել բժշկի և դեղագետի միջև հարաբերությունների հայեցակարգի զարգացման հետագա հեռանկարներն ու ուղիները, ինչպես նաև ՀՀ-ում խնդիրների լուծման համար գործող օրենքներում որոշակի փոփոխություններ մտցնել, մասնավորապես դիտարկել նոր պաշտոն դեղագետ-տեղեկատուի մասնագիտության համար, ով կտրամադրի համապատասխան տեղեկատվություն Դ և ԱԴ դեղերի մասին:
The relationship between physician and pharmacist requires respect, trust and mutual recognition of professional competence to avoid providing patients with conflicting information. In the Republic of Armenia, there are certain problems in the relationship in the “physician-pharmacist” system. There is virtually no structural interaction; medicine and pharmaceuticals for the most part develop separately from each other. The purpose of the study, which was conducted in the third quarter of 2023 using a written questionnaire, was to identify problems in the interaction between physician and pharmacist in the Republic of Armenia. The survey involved pharmacists and physicians in Yerevan. Analysis of the results showed that physicians and pharmacists agree that there are certain obstacles to cooperation, for example, the lack of effective communication between the physician and the pharmacist. Therefore, it is necessary to formulate further prospects and ways to improve development in the concept of the relationship between a physician and a pharmacist, as well as introduce certain changes to existing laws to solve problems in the Republic of Armenia, in particular, consider a new position for the specialty of a pharmacist-informant who will provide appropriate information about OTC and Rx medicines.
St. William’s Bell Tower: A Structure That Sinks
Authors: Turda Edsel Harry R
Published: May 2024

This study focuses on the Sinking Bell Tower’s mysterious history and structural attributes. Located approximately 80 meters from St. William’s Cathedral, this architectural oddity has puzzled visitors for centuries. Built after the 1707 earthquake, the tower exhibits remarkable resilience against minor seismic events, earning its classification as Earthquake Baroque style. Local artisans used bricks, molasses, and sablot plant leaves to construct the tower, resulting in a sturdy structure that stands at almost 150 feet. Historical accounts describe horseback riders passing through the tower’s gates, an improbable feat today due to its lowered entrance. Additionally, the tower is believed to sink about an inch annually, leading to various theories about its subsidence, primarily linked to its sandy foundation and massive structure. This study interviewed 20 respondents, including students, tourists, and professionals, to determine whether the tower is genuinely sinking or if the land is rising. Most respondents (15 out of 20) believe that the Bell Tower is sinking, citing reasons such as the sandy foundation, the tower’s weight, and its pointed base pushing the land downward. On the other hand, five respondents remain skeptical, attributing the sinking appearance to an optical illusion.From the majority responses of this study, the research affirms the belief that the Sinking Bell Tower is indeed sinking. Preserving this unique heritage is crucial, as it represents the region’s history and serves as a symbol of the enduring past and a window to the future. The study advocates for the continued protection of this cultural treasure, ensuring its historical significance endures for future generations.
Bacteria Contamination of Rice Husk in Puje Ward, Wukari, Nigeria
Authors: Agwaranze Dawn , Ikrimah Mohammed , Ugwuala Melvin
Published: May 2024

Aim: Isolation and identification of bacteria associated with the rice husks are of great significance as these by-products can be put to use as livestock feed, catalysts, adsorbents, alternative energy sources, fertilizers, etc. The aim of this study was to determine bacteria associated with rice husk in Puje ward, Wukari, Nigeria.
Methods: A total of thirty (30) rice husk samples were collected from six (6) locations at a rice mill in Puje ward, Wukari, Nigeria. Five (5) samples were collected from each location and were grouped as 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25 and 26-30 respectively. Approximately 10g of each of the samples was weighed into a sterile container and was used for the determination of the bacteria load and the type of bacteria associated with the rice husk using standard microbiological techniques.
Result: The results obtained showed that the highest bacterial count ranged from 2.0 x 1012cfu/g to 3.44 x 1013cfu/g. while the least bacterial count ranged from 2.8 x 1012cfu/g to 1.56 x 1013cfu/g. Bacteria isolated and their occurrences are Staphylococcus species (73.33%), Bacillus species (23.33%), and Streptococcus species (3.33%).
Conclusion: This shows that the rice husks contain a significant number of bacteria and hence, post-harvest processing of rice should be carried out in a more hygienic environment to avoid transfer of the pathogenic strains of these organisms directly to humans. There is also a need for the treatment of the husks before using them as animal feeds.
Evaluation of knowledge and awareness of clinical trials among undergraduate, interns, and postgraduate medical students
Authors: Tadavi Firoz , Pawar Sudhir , Gondane Ajitkumar , V Likith , Dhage Pravin , Patil Yashvira
Published: May 2024

Background: Clinical trials aim to improve health care by reducing treatment costs, enhancing quality, and advancing the discovery of safe treatments. Notably, limited knowledge among resident doctors may impact research quality.

Aims and Objectives: The study seeks to evaluate awareness and knowledge of clinical trials among undergraduate, intern, and postgraduate medical students.

Materials and Methods: It was an observational, cross-sectional study conducted on 300 medical students over 3 months after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). The pre-validated questionnaire containing 24 items was administered through email, WhatsApp, or in person. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: In the study, 96.7% of participants believe the necessity of clinical trials. Notably, 72% of undergraduates and 76% of postgraduates express willingness to participate in a clinical trial. Furthermore, 93% of participants view trials as vital for innovative therapies, and 74.3% believe that they enhance health-care services. Knowledge gaps in clinical trials were evident: 56.3% of participants knew good clinical practice guidelines, 46.7% of participants were aware of them, and only 12.3% of participants knew the IEC role. However, 66.7% of participants recognized the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) and IEC approvals as crucial for trials, and 53.7% of participants identified DCGI as the regulatory authority. 68.3% of participants could not define a placebo-controlled trial. However, 75% of participants were aware of the consequences of informed consent form non-compliance. Most knew about post-marketing surveillance (80.33%), but awareness of healthy volunteer involvement in Phase 1 was lower (48%). In addition, 62.33% of participants knew about marketing access after Phase 3, and 60% of participants were aware of adverse effects reporting procedures.

Conclusion: The study reveals a concerning lack of awareness regarding clinical trials among undergraduate, intern, and postgraduate medical students, emphasizing the need for targeted educational interventions in medical curricula.
The Distribution of the Marginal and Average Burden of the Personal Income Tax and Benefits
Authors:   , van der Linden Arie Theodorus Henricus
Published: May 2024

How does the Dutch personal income tax and benefits system work? How
much do you actually retain from that extra income? These are questions that
are hardly answerable anymore. Often described as a 'black box,' this characterization
complicates public debate about the future of this system for both
experts and non-experts alike. Therefore, this research compiles a collection of
publications on how the system operates and offers initial suggestions for its
improvement or revision at various points.
Post-Print
Authors: Ranger Adrian
Published: May 2024

‘Post-Print’ is a practice-led research project that seeks to situate the emergence of the printmaking tradition (and the notion of the print as ‘reproduction’) as a pivotal event that once re-shaped a past era’s perception of reality, just as the ‘digital multiple’ template today has come to function as the de facto contemporary reproduction of ‘being’. For this paper, I will draw on Slavoj Žižek’s philosophical reading of the notion of ‘Event’ as a framework for my central thesis. I want to expand on how the moment of compression for a technology for looking (i.e., the introduction of the printing press and the digital device) may be considered a veritable Event. In the process, I will unsurprisingly rely on Walter Benjamin’s observations in his essay ‘The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction’ to inspire my discussion of the print as reproduction and the image as Event. This progression of creative discourse—the transition from the ‘print’ to the ‘post’ as the means of infinite reproduction—is the central focus of my project, as this shift of mediums contextualises my own mediations of the avalanche of images that characterise the present Event. Rather than mere diversions, I consider historical thinking and anachronism to be the practical methodologies of my work. For me, these retroactive interventions are themselves closely informed by the philosophical strategies of fragmentation and reframing separately proposed by Benjamin and Žižek. Hence, I discuss how these philosophical ideas have shaped the critical processes and curatorial choices within my practice.
Still Life
Authors: Coldwell Paul
Published: May 2024

The pandemic and the subsequent lockdown caused me to reflect on my practice and some key influences on my work. I have long been associated with the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, particularly with their collection of works by Giorgio Morandi, a key influence on my work for over four decades. I curated the exhibition ‘Morandi’s Legacy: Influences on British Art’ for them in 2006, and over the years, I have contributed to several catalogue essays and gallery talks. As part of their plans to reopen in September 2021 after being closed due to COVID,
I was invited to rehang their Morandi collection alongside the work that I had done in lockdown. I wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to present my work alongside Morandi’s. Centred on the idea of still life, I wanted to explore similarities and differences between our works, most prominently to contrast the enforced restrictions imposed by lockdown with the self-imposed restrictions that Morandi had worked under. It also caused me to reflect on the nature of the studio as a place of self-reflection and play.
The work I presented consisted of small plaster sculptures, woodcuts, and a series of four photo-etchings, all engaged with the idea of still life. The objects I featured included picture frames, bottles, miniature furniture, and asthma inhalers, a veiled reference to the fact that COVID attacks the lungs. Furthermore, and a radical departure for me, I included several poems I had written during lockdown. My illustrated talk will explore the ideas that underpinned the exhibition.
Bodily Absence
Authors: Papadouli Isidora
Published: May 2024

As restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic shaped a new reality in March 2020, virtual exhibitions became a powerful tool for museums and galleries to continue their public role and an excellent platform for artists to communicate their work to audiences. This paper examines how the viewer’s physical absence could add a factor to the loss of aesthetics and the experience of two-dimensional artworks when digitally delivered. The viewer’s body is analysed through philosophical theories of perception through movement as a contributing factor in experiencing two-dimensional artworks. The paper examines space, movement, and distance, which connect perception to one’s body in designing and delivering the most common 2D and 3D-360° virtual exhibition presentations. The paper examines participants’ interaction with the artworks based on recent research about how audiences experience online exhibitions during the pandemic. It discusses how the role of the viewer–visitor may change to that of just a user.
Body As Archive
Authors: Marima Fungai
Published: May 2024

This paper explores themes around the performing body in terms of how it relates and responds to physical and emotional landscapes. It analyses key themes on identity, trauma, and the body as an archive while also looking at ways in which contemporary practices of using the body as a material can be understood as a gestural language to assist in the re-imagination of identities through the act of imprinting, marking, and performing.
Songs of Return
Authors: Arney Victoria
Published: May 2024

As the title suggests, this paper looks at ideas of passage, accumulation and repetition. I record birdsong in southern France where I live and work and make prints by re-visualising them with a sonogram programme.
I walk and listen to the local terrain and while doing so am interested in the dynamic changes that surround me in nature and my emotional meeting point with them. The arrival, departure and movement of birds in the environment
I would like to talk about specific works that illustrate how I use sonograms in the studio and about my low-fi techniques leading to my work with recordings and prints as a musical score for improvisation.
Assessing the uptake of green human resource management strategies in Zimbabwe’s private sector organizations
Authors: Mahapa Mildred , Mudzingiri Ashton , Mashavira Nhamo
Published: May 2024

Consented efforts by all stakeholders is now a requirement world-wide to manage the devastating effects of climate change due to environmental mismanagement. Organisations at all levels are now mandatorily requested to adopt practices that are environmentally friendly. In this regard Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) is one practice that human resource practitioners and organisations can embrace for resource utilization and environmental sustainability. GHRM if infused in all human resource practices and policies will lead to an eco-friendly environment that is sustainable.The study assesses the general uptake of Green human resources practices and policies in Zimbabwe’s private sector organisations with a view to understand the uptake rate, challenges and benefits of GHRM.The emerging importance to embrace GHRM by organisations serves as a motivator of the study. A qualitative study that used a case-study design approach. Semi-structured interview questions were administered to a purposively sample group of participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data. GHRM is being partially adopted and implemented. There is a slow uptake of GHRM in the private sector. The study found out that general lack of appreciation was the major challenge affecting the uptake and implementation of GHRM.
A TRANSGENITALIZAÇÃO DO TRANSEXUAL E A INVALIDADE DO CASAMENTO
Authors: Lyra Ivy Gois da Fonseca
Published: May 2024

Este artigo tem por escopo a apreciação a condição do transexual trasgenitalizado diante da análise do gênero no âmbito no direito civil brasileiro, buscando desvendar os parâmetros sociais vigentes, e da atenção dada pelo ordenamento jurídico ao tema. A abordagem será estabelecida sob a perspectiva da identidade de gênero como um direito da personalidade, refletindo, pois, a garantia indisponível da tutela dos aspectos intrínsecos da intimidade. A transgenitalização é um dos instrumentos científicos, capaz de efetivar a dignidade da pessoa humana na sua completude existencial. E a respeito à liberdade de autodeterminação da pessoa, cabe a cada um, no exercício da sua autonomia da vontade pela a decisão sobre a publicização da sua condição de transsexual, como também a decisão de revelar ou não a submissão à cirurgia de transgenitalização. Logo, a omissão da sua condição, é exercício regular de um direito fundamental. Por outro lado, também, é direito fundamental, conferido a todos, a livre vinculação afetiva conjugal, sob qualquer aspecto, incondicionável, inclusive quanto ao gênero. Podendo escolher livremente a forma de constituição da família, como o casamento. Que muito embora não seja a única forma de estabelecer família, é uma das hipóteses prevista na Constituição Federal Brasileira. Através do casamento é estabelecida a sociedade conjugal entre os cônjuges, e a identidade dos consortes é um dos pressupostos para tanto, pautado na eticidade imposta à todas as relações jurídicas, decorrente da elevação da boa-fé objetiva como valor principiológico. Brotando, então, a inquietação jurídica que se busca solucionar, o exercício do direito de preservação de dados da vida sexual intima da pessoa, pode relativizar o dever de informação imposto pelo princípio da Boa-fé norteador do casamento.
SELEÇÃO ÓTIMA DE INVESTIMENTOS ATRAVÉS DE INDICADORES ECONÔMICO-FINANCEIROS E COTAÇÃO DE AÇÕES
Authors: Ribeiro Lucas Matheus da Silva , Brandalise Nilson , Garcia Vanessa da Silva
Published: May 2024

O artigo apresenta uma metodologia para a seleção de investimentos utilizando dados de indicadores econômico-financeiros e a cotação de ações de cinco empresas listadas na Brasil, Bolsa e Balcão (B3) do segmento de Carnes e Derivados e o índice IBOVESPA de 2021. O objetivo foi parcialmente atingido, sendo necessário uma nova etapa para o tratamento do problema com métodos multicritérios. O trabalho possui como contribuição científica a apresentação de uma metodologia para a seleção de investimentos para um portfólio, uma solução para a tomada de decisão com o objetivo minimizar o risco na compra de ações de empresas. Foram estimados os coeficientes de correlação com as empresas com empresa com o índice IBOVESPA, foi observado que mesmo que sejam do mesmo segmento, duas empresas acompanharam a movimentação do mercado, enquanto outras duas foram no sentido oposto e a última não apresentou um coeficiente de correlação expressivo. Empresas em que o ROA e ROE são maiores que os indicadores das demais empresas, o desvio-padrão também foi maior, frisando a teoria de associação de risco e retorno.
O GEAS DO IFPB COMO METODOLOGIA ATIVA DE DIVULGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA
Authors: Batista Clara Andrielem Baia , Lima Jeizom Abrantes de , Silva Vitória Lacerda , Aquino Kahena Tavares da Silva , Santos Antonielson dos , Rocha Katarine de Souza
Published: May 2024

O Grupo de Estudos Animais Selvagens, fundado em 2013 no IFPB Campus Sousa, filiado ao GEAS Brasil, completou sua primeira década de atividades. A entidade, fundada por alunos do bacharelado em medicina veterinária, buscou preencher uma lacuna na área da medicina veterinária que ainda não havia sido contemplada por iniciativas acadêmicas voltadas para o estudo de animais selvagens, o que é de extrema importância para a área de medicina veterinária, bem como para a formação de acadêmicos como médicos veterinários que desejam exerce ro campo. O grupo, considerado o primeiro grupo de estudos do curso, reúne participantes, professores, veterinários e membros da comunidade externa. Traça um paralelo com a história do curso de medicina veterinária do IFPB no Campus Sousa e a fundação do Hospital Veterinário Adilio Santos Azevedo. Atividades no IFPB Campus Sousa no distrito de São Gonçalo , que também abriga uma área de esteira com uma rica flora e fauna. O grupo é composto por 65 (sessenta e cinco) indivíduos, sendo 12 (dez) membros independentes compondo o comitê executivo e 2 (dois) docentes atuando como coordenadores lotados no Departamento de Medicina Veterinária do IFPB. eles organizam e desenvolvem atividades que incluem fóruns educacionais, projetos de extensão e reuniões. Os canais foram desenvolvidos dessa forma para a disseminação de informações; são eles Instagram, Youtube e WhatsApp, todos acessíveis nas plataformas Google Play e App Store.
Pelaksanaan Pemeliharaan Laboratorium Komputer SMAN 21 Palembang
Authors: Wijaya Kesuma , Niswah Choirun , Rohman Asep
Published: May 2024

This study aims to understand the maintenance of computer facilities in the computer laboratory at SMAN 21 Palembang and identify the factors influencing computer facility maintenance in the laboratory. Employing a qualitative approach, data collection methods include observation, interviews, and documentation, with data analysis through reduction, presentation, and verification. Data authenticity is ensured through credibility, transferability, auditability, confirmability, and methodological and source triangulation. Findings reveal suboptimal computer facility maintenance at SMAN 21 Palembang due to lack of awareness among teachers and students and supportive factors like facilities and laboratory space. School administrators can enhance understanding and motivation through maintenance programs. Although implementation techniques involving teachers are adequate, insufficient human resources and equipment hinder progress. Facility inventory by laboratory staff is crucial for monitoring maintenance. Improvement measures are necessary for ensuring effective computer facility maintenance at SMAN 21 Palembang.
Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemeliharaan sarana pemeliharaan sarana komputer pada laboratorium komputer di SMAN 21 Palembang dan mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemeliharaan sarana komputer pada laboratorium komputer di SMAN 21 Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif untuk mendeskripsikan pemeliharaan sarana komputer di SMAN 21 Palembang, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, serta analisis data melalui reduksi, penyajian, dan verifikasi. Pengecekan keabsahan data dilakukan dengan langkah-langkah seperti kredibilitas, transferabilitas, auditabilitas, konfirmabilitas, dan triangulasi metode dan sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemeliharaan sarana komputer di Laboratorium Komputer SMAN 21 Palembang masih kurang optimal. Kurangnya kesadaran guru dan siswa serta faktor pendukung seperti fasilitas dan ruang laboratorium memengaruhi hal ini. Kepala sekolah dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan semangat kerja melalui program pemeliharaan. Meskipun teknik pelaksanaan cukup baik dengan melibatkan guru, kurangnya SDM dan peralatan yang tidak memadai menjadi faktor penghambat. Pendataan fasilitas oleh staf laboratorium penting untuk memantau pemeliharaan. Langkah-langkah perbaikan perlu diambil untuk memastikan pemeliharaan sarana komputer yang lebih efektif di SMAN 21 Palembang.
Prediction of chemical compositions of crushed maize used in meat animal ration using near infrared spectroscopy and multivariate analysis
Authors: Miah MR , Mia N , Khan M , Rahman MM , Hashem MA
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study was to test the ability of near infrared (NIR) reflectance spectroscopy to predict the proximate components in crushed maize which is used in meat animal ration. In total 100 samples were prepared among these 75 samples were in calibration set and 25 samples were in validation set. For detection of chemical composition of crushed maize, spectra were collected using DLPNIR scan Nano Software. Partial least square regression (PLSR) model for calibration and validation were developed through The Unscrambler X software. Accuracies of the calibration models were evaluated using the root mean square error of calibration (RMSEc), root mean square error of validation (RMSEv), coefficient of calibration (R2 c) and coefficient of validation (R2 v). Generally, the accuracy (i.e. the closeness between actual and the predicted values) of regression model is considered as excellent when the R2 ≥ 0.90. Predictive ability of the PLSR model is assessed by co-efficient of determination of validation (R2V) and root mean square error of cross-validation (RMSEV). The best model for each trait is selected on the basis of the highest co-efficient of determination of validation (R2V) and the lowest root mean square error of validation (RMSEV). R2 v 0.972, 0.971, 0.971, 0.957, 0.960, 0.968 for DM, moisture, CP, EE, CF and ash respectively; and RMSEV values are 0.26, 0.26, 0.24, 0.15, 0.12, 0.19, for DM, moisture, CP, EE, CF and ash, respectively. From the findings it can be concluded that crushed maize proximate components can be predicted through PLS model from reference values using The Unscrambler X software.
Deceptive Content Detection Using Machine Learning
Authors:   Information Science Engneering Don Bosco Instsitute of technology Banaglore,India
Published: May 2024

Deceptive content, such as fake news, poses a significant challenge in today's information landscape, influencing public opinion and decision-making processes. This paper presents an innovative approach for the detection of deceptive content using machine learning techniques. The proposed system leverages a combination of natural language processing and supervised learning algorithms to identify patterns indicative of misinformation in textual data Our approach leverages term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) of bag-of-words and n-grams as feature extraction methods, complemented by the utilization of Support Vector Machine (SVM) as a classifier. Additionally, we introduce a meticulously curated dataset comprising both fake and genuine news articles to train and evaluate our proposed system. Our findings underscore the efficacy of the developed framework, demonstrating its capability in discerning between fake and authentic news articles. Keywords — Deceptive Content, TfidfVectorizer, Natural Language Processing, Text Classification, Passive-Aggressive Classifier, Machine Learning
مدى تطبيق معيار (Iso) رقم (11620) لنظام كوها في الجامعة التكنولوجية
Authors: Al-Abassy Nihaya Mohammed
Published: May 2024

يهدف البحث إلى التعرف على المعايير العالمية العامة والخاصة والأنظمة الفرعية للأنظمة الالية وفقاً لمعيار (ISO) رقم (11620) مع بيان نسبة تطبيق المعايير الخاصة لنظام كوها في المكتبة المركزية للجامعة التكنولوجية وتحديد أنواع المعايير العالمية التي يجب استثمارها في تطوير خدمات المكتبة.
اعتمد البحث في التطبيق على المنهج التحليلي الوصفي ومنهج دراسة الحالة لتطبيق معيار (ISO) رقم (11620) في المكتبة المركزية للجامعة التكنولوجية، ومن اهم النتائج التي توصل اليها البحث: كانت نسبة تطبيق المعايير الخاصة لنظام كوها (46%) بينما كان عدد المعايير غير المطبقة في النظام (35) معيار، ويعزى ذلك الى ضعف معرفة الإدارة العليا بمستلزمات البحث والتطوير لتوفير أفضل الخدمات للباحثين والمستفيدين في الجامعة التكنولوجية.
لذلك لا بد من بذل الجهود لغرض توفير مستلزمات تطبيق المعايير الدولية (ISO) رقم (11620) من ادلة متخصصة وأجهزة اتصالات حديثة وكوادر متخصصة والحث على ضرورة تطبيق كافة المعايير العالمية الخاصة بنظام كوها لتحقيق الفائدة ودعم جميع الباحثين والمستفيدين من المكتبة، مما يتطلب استحداث شعبة متخصصة بنظام إدارة المعلومات تسند لها مسؤولية المتابعة والتقييم المستمر لبيان مدى تحقيق الاستثمار في تطبيقات النظام ومدى دعمه لحاجات المستفيدين.
العلوم السياسية في الجزائر "الواقع والتحديات"
Authors: Adda Djilali
Published: May 2024

ملخص: ان محورية الدولة كوحدة  تحليل للظواهر السياسية  كان لها الفضل الأكبر في انتشار رقعة الاهتمام بتدريس العلوم السياسية و العلاقات الدولية في مختلف مناطق العالم ، وما مكانة الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية واروبا في العالم اليوم الا دليل عن الاستغلال الامثل للمناهج العلمية والنظريات المهتمة بشؤون الدولة والمفسرة لظواهرها السياسية والمحددة لفواعلها، فانعكس على مكانتها واهتمامها المتزايد بتطوير مجالات و ميادين ومخابر البحث في هذا التخصص ،الامر الذي سمح باللجوء الى الدراسات الاستشرافية والتحليل الدقيق و المضني الى النتائج المحددة مسبقا لقضايا الدولة داخليا و خارجيا ،فتعددت تخصصات هذا العلم و زادته مكانة و تنافسية في المجال العلمي لاهتمامه بشؤون الدولة  الى ان اصبح يصنف ضمن تخصصات  النخبة
الامر الذي يختلف عن ذلك لما نتحدث عن درجة اهتمام دول العالم الثالث بهذا المجال بالرغم من تدريسه في جامعاتهم ومراكزهم البحثية، الا ان ضعف الإنتاج العلمي والنخبوي في هذا الاختصاص لديهم ساهم في ضعف تفسير الظواهر السياسية التي تحيط بكيان الدولة في العالم الثالث كظاهرة هشاشة الدولة والازمات المحدقة بها وعلى غرار هذه الدول سنخوض في تجربة اهتمام الحكومة الجزائرية بتدريس العلوم السياسية وفروعها ومدى تطويرها في مراكزها البحثية وجامعاتها ومدى اسهامها في مرافقة عمل مؤسسات الدولة. 
الكلمات المفتاحية: العلوم السياسية، العلاقات الدولية، الظاهرة السياسية، الاستشراف السياسي، الجزائر.
أهمية تطبيقات الأرغونوميا في فضاء حجرة القسم المتعدد المستويات
Authors: زعاف صباح , عبلة جنيدي رواق
Published: May 2024

ملخص: تقترن الأقسام المتعددة المستويات بتحديات كبيرة في تسييرها حسب الكثير من الباحثين بخلاف الأقسام العادية أي وحيدة المستوى. ومنه فإن سيرورة التعلم بدلالة الفاعلية ضمن هذا النوع من الأقسام تستدعي تنظيما محكما في أبعاده المختلفة، خاصة ما تعلق بطريقة تهيئة فضاء حجرة الدراسة المشترك بين متعلمين من مستويات دراسية مختلفة، في ترتيب الأثاث والوسائل التعليمية مع حسن استخدامها في الشكل الفردي، الثنائي، المستقل أو الجماعي، في بناء التعلمات والكفاءات في مرحلة قاعدية، أو في متابعة التعلمات، أو اكتشاف أو تعميق المعارف لديهم. إن استغلال الفضاء يكون تماشيا مع باقي أبعاد العملية التعليمية/ التعلمية، في الركن المخصص لهم، وبهذا يكون كل من المتعلمين والأستاذ بصدد تجسيد الأرغونوميا المدرسية كعلم تطبيقي في فضاء حجرة الدراسة في القسم المتعدد المستويات من خلال مؤشرات محددة ضمانا لجودة الأداء والمخرجات.
بناء اختبار تحصيلي وفق نظرية الاستجابة للمفردة من أجل منظومة تقويمية جزائرية ذات جودة - مادة الرياضيات نموذجا-
Authors: Dahmani Mahdia
Published: May 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة الى بناء اختبار تحصيلي من نوع "محكي المرجع" لتشخيص الكفاية في تنظيم المعطيات أحد ميادين مادة الرياضيات عند متعلمي السنة الثانية من التعليم المتوسط ، أُستخدم نموذج (راش) أحادي المعلمة في تحليل و تدريج (08) مفردات مشكلة للإختبار ، طُبق الاختبار على عينة استطلاعية ثم على عينة أساسية بحجم (250) متعلم. أَظهرت نتائج التحليل أن الاختبار يتمتع بدليلي الصدق و الثبات ، و أن نتائج التدريج قد أبقت على عدد كل من المفردات والأفراد، وأن مفردات الاختبار غطت مدى الصعوبة بشكل جيد ،وتم تحديد درجة القطع باتباع طريقة انجوف (Angoff’sMethod) التحكيمية حيث قُدّرت بنسبة 55% وهي جد معقولة  يمكن الوثوق بها في تصنيف المتعلمين الى فئتين واحدة متمكنة والثانية غير متمكنة . تقترح هذه الدراسة اظافة مفردات أخرى للإختبار بإظافة مؤشرات تقويم لكل من معياري اكتساب المعرفة و توظيف المعرفة .
The Influence of Competence and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance at the Regional Financial Management Board of Enrekang Regency
Authors: Muh Ikhzan  , Muhammad Yusuf  , Andi Arifwangsan Adiningrat
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is a type of quantitative research with the aim of determining the influence of Competency and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance at the Regional Financial Management Agency of Enrekang Regency. Samples taken from the Regional Financial Management Agency of Enrekang Regency. The type of research used in this research is quantitative data obtained from distributed questionnaires and is related to the problem being studied. Data collection by observation and distribution of questionnaires. In this research, the data sources used in data collection include primary and secondary data. The research instrument used in this research used the Likert scale method. Based on the results of data research using statistical calculations through the Statistical Package For The Social Science (SPSS) version 27 application regarding the influence of Organizational Commodity and Culture on Employee Performance at the Enrekang Regency Regional Financial Management Agency which was discussed in the previous chapter, the author draws important conclusions, namely Competence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. This is shown by the results of a significant value below 0.05, namely 0.005. And Organizational Culture has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance. This is shown by the results of a significant value below 0.05, namely 0.012.
Exploring the Impact of Online Translation on Writing Revision among Chinese Non-English Major Students
Authors: Zuo Yan , Liu Mengyu , Pei Zhengwei
Published: May 2024

The present study examined the efficacy of online translation as an auxiliary revision tool for Chinese non-English majors, assessing its influence on writing performance and the students’ perceptions of its role in the revision process. This study employed writing task, questionnaire survey, and semi-structured interview to examine the efficacy of online translation as an auxiliary revision tool for Chinese non-English majors, assessing its influence on writing performance and the students’ perceptions of its role in the revision process. A total of 94 Chinese non-English majors who learn English as a foreign language (EFL) participated in the study. The results indicate that compared with those who revise their texts independently, those Chinese non-English majors who refer to online translation in the process of revision, made significantly more changes at the below-clause and clause and above levels in terms of revision domain, with increased additions and substitutions. Additionally, having access to online translation in the process of revision, Chinese non-English majors significantly increased their text length in final drafts, with decreased error rate, more low-frequency and sophisticated words, and varied lexical choices. Besides, virtually most of the participants use online translation frequently in English writing activities with a generally positive attitude towards the integration of online translation into English writing revision. For English teachers, they can consider allowing students to use online translation in the process of revision and giving students sufficient guidance on how best to realize its fullest potential. For Chinese non-English majors, they’d better keep improving their self-learning ability and double-check the online translation output by using other resources.
The Impact of Motivation on Enhancing Speaking Skill Among Saudi Learners: A Literature Review
Authors: Aleidan Gadah Brahim
Published: May 2024

This literature review examines the impact of motivation on enhancing speaking skill among Saudi learners. It aims to demonstrate one psychological factor (motivation) and the impact that it has on developing Saudi English-speaking skill. Previous studies findings suggest that Saudi learners’ lack of motivation to speak English is highly influenced by their surroundings, such as their family, classmates, teachers, and even textbooks, other teaching materials, and teaching methods. Therefore, teachers should use various kinds of materials and teaching formats such as discussion sessions, news articles, television shows, conversations, interviews, and stories because they capture students’ attention and boost their motivation.
The Impact of E-commerce on Organizational and Financial Performance in SMEs: Evidence from Saudi Arabia
Authors: Almuwallad Hassan , Alhumoudi Hamad
Published: May 2024

Purpose: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in the growth and development of economies especially when it comes to E-commerce. Previous studies highlighted that the global business environment with SMEs occupies the largest number of companies and contributes up to 70% of the global GDP. However, in developing countries such as Saudi Arabia, E-commerce has not yet been embraced completely and management is still reluctant to adopt E-commerce, hindering organization’s ability to achieve full benefits from the technology. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of E-commerce on organizational and financial performance in SMEs in Saudi Arabia.

Methodology: The primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 230 participants (SMEs owners and managers). The use of convenience sampling was imposed. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS. A descriptive analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis were performed including testing the null hypothesis.

Findings: The study found that the application of E-commerce systems in organizations is very critical, regardless of their size, either small or medium organizations. E-commerce systems improved the operations of the companies, the financial performance, and market-based performance, which led to the development of economic growth. Hence, it has been recommended that SMEs should adopt E-commerce to facilitate performance and ensure that it aligns with the firm strategies and structure.

Originality: The paper is valuable in examining E-commerce's effects on SMEs’ organizational performance in a developing country context. It provides a unique opportunity for SMEs to relate organizational performance factors and in turn, to the degree of organizational volatility faced, thus enabling respondents to identify the most appropriate technology.
Study of Adaptive Behaviors in People with Mental Retardation
Authors: Mahfooz Mujtaba
Published: May 2024

Coping with the pressures of life and acquiring personal and social skills have always been a part of the realities of human life and have been manifested in different forms in different periods of life. Conflicts do not show much in childhood, but with age and when facing the special difficulties of adolescence and youth, internal and environmental conflicts become more apparent. Therefore, if people master daily life skills and social responsibilities from childhood, they will perform well in stressful situations. The current research is designed to investigate adaptive behaviors in mentally retarded people. Because, the knowledge and awareness of educational specialists, parents and educators regarding the adaptive behaviors of children and also the use of different methods in facing problems and situations can be effective in dealing with them and forming adaptive behaviors and can affect different aspects of their lives. The present research is descriptive-analytical which was done in the form of a library. The tools for collecting information in this research are psychology books, research articles and reputable national and international scientific journals. Researches findings show, early assessment and interventions have a significant impact on the development of children's adaptive behaviors from an early age. This awareness can be a great help in planning and designing educational models for these children in the field of adaptive skills and problem solving.
Nurse specialists and out-of-hospital emergency care: analysis of a new advanced care mobile health service in the Granada metropolitan area
Authors: Jiménez García Ángela , Constán-Aguilar Christian , Cachinero Nieto Ana María , Milla Ortega Pedro J , López Morales Manuel , Pérez Romero Genoveva
Published: May 2024

OBJETIVO. Describir la implementación de un Equipo Móvil de Cuidados Avanzados (EMCA) de enfermería. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO. Estudio descriptivo de las asistencias atendidas por el EMCA del Distrito Sanitario de Atención Primaria Granada-Metropolitano, durante las 10 primeras semanas de funcionamiento. Variables analizadas: edad, sexo, motivo de la demanda, prioridad asistencial y recursos implicados en su resolución. RESULTADOS. Hubo 345 avisos atendidos por el EMCA, con una media diaria de 4,86 (DE 2,14). Ciento treinta y ocho (40%) correspondieron a hombres, con una edad media de 74,52 años (DE 18,40), y de 76,47 años (DE 16,91) en mujeres. La prioridad de demanda 3 fue la más frecuente (63,3%). Tras la asistencia por el EMCA, de las 248 (78,9%) altas in situ, 91 (36,69%) correspondieron a hombres y 157 (63,30%) a mujeres. CONCLUSIONES. El EMCA es una herramienta útil como recurso de atención extrahospitalaria, que alivia sustancialmente la presión asistencial hospitalaria.