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Stress management on the sustainability of traditional food MSME in East Priangan
Authors: Andriati Yumi Sri , Marlina Lina
Published: February 2024

MSME actors greatly encourage the country's economy and need government attention so that this sector's business is long-lived. However, the reality is that in running a business, MSME actors have yet to be accompanied by solid resource capabilities, which makes them vulnerable to bankruptcy. Expectations of increasing business in terms of turnover, determining strategies and cooperation are challenged by financial pressures, market competition, and operational challenges that can cause stress. It is necessary to help overcome this immediately so that the sustainability of the SME business is not disrupted. This research analyzes SME business sustainability through stress management, focusing on handling problems, emotions, and unproductive actions. The quantitative research method with exploratory survey involved traditional food SMEs in East Priangan. Data were collected through questionnaires and observations. The results showed that SMEs focused on handling problems in managing stress. It is proven that problem-focused handling contributes significantly to business sustainability. Meanwhile, emotion-focused handling and focusing on unproductive handling do not contribute to business sustainability.
Evolução do Biodiesel nos ÚLtimos 10 Anos - Uma Revisão de Literatura
Authors: Ferreira Alves Costa Felipe , Manfredini Cerqueira Gustavo , Ramos de Oliveira Muriel , Costa de Oliveira Botan Maria
Published: February 2024

A dependência global em relação aos combustíveis fósseis é um problema que vem sendo muito discutido devido às preocupações ambientais e à característica não renovável desses combustíveis. Diante disso, fontes alternativas como o biodiesel vêm ganhando espaço na matriz energética mundial. Segundo a Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP), o Brasil é o 4º maior produtor de biodiesel do mundo, tendo ainda potencial de crescimento. Este trabalho tem como objetivo revisar a leitura e a evolução da geração do biodiesel brasileiro entre o período de 2012 a 2022, assim como apresentar as inovações e avanços científicos nessa área. Para a realização desta revisão literária, foram utilizados artigos e TCCs publicados em Websites, além de dados estatísticos do Governo Brasileiro e de empresas privadas. Sendo possível analisar o crescimento na produção do biodiesel, os benefícios de diferentes catalisadores e novas técnicas de transesterificação. Dessa maneira, conclui-se que o biodiesel apresentou um potencial positivo, mas que ainda pode se beneficiar de mais incentivos para o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias.
THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERACTION BETWEEN SMES AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Kazakh National Academy of Choreography, Kulmaganbetova A.S. , Babazhanova Zh.A. ,   Kazakh National Academy of Choreography
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to the formation and development of creative industries in Kazakhstan. The place and role of small and medium-sized businesses in the development of creative industries are determined. The essence of the concept of creative industries is revealed and the factors influencing the development of creative business are identified. The article also discusses the importance of the interaction of creative industries with small and medium-sized businesses and the definition of its mechanism. Based on the analysis of the state of creative industries in Kazakhstan, the factors of their development have been identified.
Ograniczenia współczesnych generatorów obrazów opartych o AI w procesie projektowania architektonicznego
Authors: Gil Adam
Published: February 2024

Wraz z wprowadzeniem narzędzi CAD, a potem BIM, architekci zaczęli dostrzegać, że narzędzia, których używają, mają wpływ na ich twórczość. Obecnie architekci zaczynają używać narzędzi AI umożliwiających eksplorację koncepcji projektowych poprzez generowanie obrazów. Te narzędzia, zwane generatorami obrazów AI, generują obrazy na podstawie opisów tekstowych oraz dowolnych wczytanych obrazów, w tym szkiców lub zdjęć. Na rynku dostępne są zarówno narzędzia przeznaczone bezpośrednio do projektowania architektonicznego, jak i narzędzia o charakterze ogólnym, służące do generowania dowolnych obrazów, od fotorealistycznych po malarskie i graficzne. Wszystkie te narzędzia są we wstępnych fazach rozwoju. Artykuł analizuje przydatność i ograniczenia tych narzędzi z perspektywy architekta, biorąc pod uwagę stan technologii na koniec 2023 roku.
Wybrane zagadnienia ochrony dziedzictwa kulturowego zespołu architektonicznego Jaszowiec w Ustroniu
Authors: Radziewicz-Winnicki Rafał
Published: February 2024

Artykuł przedstawia obecną sytuację zespołu wypoczynkowego w Ustroniu Jaszowcu. Po okresie prosperity ośrodków wczasowych będących we władaniu przedsiębiorstw państwowych nastał okres prywatyzacji i przekształceń. Zaprojektowany kompleksowo w latach sześćdziesiątych zespół architektoniczny w wyniku braku ochrony prawnej oraz jednolitej wizji władz samorządowych został poddany miejscowym działaniom inwestorów prywatnych. Zagrażają one spójności założenia i zdaniem autora należy podjąć zdecydowane działania zapobiegające postępującej dezintegracji zespołu architektonicznego. Celem artykułu jest określenie kierunków ochrony wartości kulturowych Jaszowca. Najważniejsze postulaty to pilna potrzeba wykonania Studium Rewitalizacji i Rozwoju Dzielnicy Wczasowej oraz wpis zespołu do rejestru zabytków.
Struktura urbanistyczna wybranych łódzkich osiedli mieszkaniowych z lat 1950–1990 wyrazem zmieniających się metod kształtowania przestrzeni
Authors: Bamberski Michał
Published: February 2024

Artykuł przedstawia struktury urbanistyczne wybranych łódzkich osiedli mieszkaniowych z lat 1950–1990 w kontekście przeprowadzonych badań nad metodami kształtowania przestrzeni. Stanowi także próbę zabrania głosu w dyskusji o jakości osiedli mieszkaniowych realizowanych w okresie istnienia Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej. Przyjęto metodę porównawczą, zestawiając ze sobą charakterystyczne cechy struktury urbanistycznej czterech wybranych osiedli mieszkaniowych, takie jak: powierzchnia, powierzchnia zabudowy, wskaźnik intensywności zabudowy, liczba mieszkańców, liczba kondygnacji, kompozycja urbanistyczna, lokalizacja lokali usługowych oraz technologia wykonania budynków mieszkalnych. Każde z nich jest reprezentantem poszczególnych dziesięcioleci opisywanego okresu. Badania zostały przeprowadzone na podstawie analizy tekstów źródłowych, historycznych zdjęć lotniczych, ortofotomap, oryginalnych projektów zagospodarowania terenu oraz obserwacji empirycznych na terenie osiedli mieszkaniowych. Badanie obrazuje proces pierwotnego odejścia od formy tradycyjnego kwartału miejskiego z lokalami usługowymi zlokalizowanymi w parterze, aby pod koniec okresu badawczego znów do niego powrócić, jednak w zmodernizowanym i bardziej ekonomicznym układzie. Przykłady osiedli Bałuty I oraz Radogoszcz-Wschód udowadniają, że pomimo 30 lat różnicy kompozycja urbanistyczna oparta o kwartały miejskie pozostała najbardziej miastotwórczą formą zabudowy w środowisku zurbanizowanym. Ponadto czytelny, funkcjonalny i wygodny układ urbanistyczny świadczy o jakości całego osiedla mieszkaniowego.
STEM para la superación de dificultades en el aprendizaje del movimiento circular uniformemente variado
Authors: Chávez-Maldonado Estefanía Maribel , Álvarez-Alvarado Manuel Sebastían
Published: February 2024

A menudo el abordaje de la Física se lo realiza por medio de la resolución de problemas aplicando modelos matemáticos, olvidando la comprensión del fenómeno físico como tal. Este estudio se enfocó en la aplicación de la metodología STEM para el aprendizaje del Movimiento Circular Uniformemente Variado, con el objetivo de analizar su efectividad para superar dificultades de comprensión. Se trabajó con dos grupos de estudiantes de segundo de bachillerato, uno experimental que recibió instrucción STEM y otro de control que siguió la enseñanza tradicional. Se utilizó un pre test y post test para evaluar los resultados, los cuales revelaron que el grupo experimental obtuvo calificaciones más altas en comparación con el grupo control y que sus respuestas sobre conceptos circulares eran más concisas. Estos hallazgos respaldan la idea de que la enseñanza de la Física desde una perspectiva tradicional y aislada de la realidad puede limitar el aprendizaje significativo.
Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan Front Office terhadap Minat untuk Berkunjung di DPMPTSP Kota Depok
Authors: Indri Hermawaty Noorsamsu  , Sri Hermawati
Published: February 2024

The purpose was to determine the effect of service quality on return visit interest through community satisfaction. This research method quantitative survey type. The object is service quality on public satisfaction and interest in visiting again. The research subjects were people who conducted SIUP licensing at the front office of the One- Stop Investment and Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) located in Depok City. The sampling technique random sampling. The sample amounted to 120 respondents. The results showed that service quality  had a significant effect on community satisfaction and interest in visiting again. Public satisfaction has a significant effect on interest in visiting again. All three variables have a significant value <0.05, which means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted.
Peran Manajemen Keuangan Syariah dalam Pemenuhan Sarana Prasarana Pendidikan di Yayasan An-Nikmah Al-Islamiyah Phnom Penh Kamboja
Authors: Irzatul FIra  , Rahmayati
Published: February 2024

This research aims to analyze and understand the role of sharia financial management in providing educational infrastructure at the An-Nikmah Al-Islamiyah Foundation, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data presentation, data reduction and conclusion/verification. Checking the validity of the data is carried out through; transferability, trust, dependability, and confirmability. The research results show that; Sharia financial management in the provision of educational infrastructure at the An-Nikmah Al-Islamiyah Phnom Penh Cambodia Foundation is carried out through planning and absorption of school budgets, school financial accounting, and school financial accountability. The implementation of Sharia Financial Management at the An-Nikmah Al-Islamiyah Foundation, Phnom Penh, Cambodia has been running optimally, however the implementation of sharia-based finance is not yet optimal, this is due to the low level of sharia financial support in that country.
Analisis Dampak Keberadaan Hewan Ternak Milik Warga Sekitar Bandara Bagi Keselamatan Penerbangan di Bandar Udara Internasional Zainuddin Abdul Madjid Lombok
Authors: Ali Akbar Pratama  , Kifni Yudianto
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the causes, impacts and solutions for the presence of livestock belonging to local residents at Zainuddin Abdul Madjid Lombok airport. This topic was raised to examine news and news as well as events that occurred in the field regarding this topic. A number of accurate and factual data were collected through a process using qualitative research methods, including interviews with informants, observations by researchers and documentation during the research. The results of the research explain that the cause of livestock entering the airport area, namely in the perimeter area and the approach light system area, is because there are abundant food sources for livestock so that livestock owners graze their livestock in the airport area, apart from the condition of the existing guardrails. it is no longer feasible because the land contour is unstable and most of the boundary fences with residents' land are missing. This has an impact on concerns about the potential that will disrupt activities and endanger flight safety. Then airport officers and managers collaborated with the government and local officials to carry out mass evictions and provide outreach to owners, including livestock keepers, as a mitigation and solution to this problem
Mental footnotes in Capitalism: The current social validity of the concept of price from the Adam Smith’s “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations”
Authors: Jose L. Vilchez  , Cristina Sacaquirin Rivadeneira
Published: February 2024

The main aim of the present study is to identify which mental footnotes (related to Adam Smith’s Capitalism) have more weight in the current cognitive processing of participants. We used the “Wealth of Nations” as the main source of the concepts from this author. An experimental design (based on a previous qualitative research) was carried out to test the influence of mental footnotes on the citizens’ decision on the validity of the concepts. The findings point out that there are strong, current, mental footnotes related to the Adam Smith’s concept of price. People mostly understand that, for every product, the entrepreneur has to recover their initial investment and to gain a profit. On the other hand, the fact that entrepreneurs have to pay some expenditures and they need to have profits determines the price of products.
Twitterature: A New Digital Literary Genre
Authors: Shuchi Agrawal
Published: February 2024

In the history of literary experimentation, the writer has evolved into a social medium for literary readings of numerous literary works that were previously only known to those with a keen interest in literature and literary genres. As a result, many well-known literary works have been succinctly summarised in front of everyone in a way that is both helpful and provides details while still remaining concise. In this essay, the researcher wants to show how Twitter has developed into a literary form, competing with other well-known literary works like novels, plays, short stories, and poetry, particularly haiku. Beginning with an introduction to Twitter literature and its definition, the study then focuses on the format in which literary tweets are provided, including the word count and length of the presentation of the literary work. Then, the literary subgenres that appeared on Twitter were criticised. The paper provides instances of literary accounts on Twitter and distinguishes the literary genres on Twitter. The study also discusses Twitter’s literary value in educating readers about a variety of literary works, particularly those who are uninterested in or uninterested in literature. Moreover, the distinction between reading literary works in their authentic forms vs their Twitter-based forms. The researcher contrasts the literary subgenres that are best suited for Twitter distribution. As a complement to the other well-known literary genres and in keeping with the varied, quick, and advanced modern day, the researcher concludes by presenting Twitter as one of the crucial literary genres of the new millennium that must be given significance and relevance. However, this study makes the case that Twitter might be. It is seen as an expression of an experimental platform for postmodern electronic literature that can ensure a revival of the steadily dwindling fantasy reading habit that is appealing to the generation of technology enthusiasts.
Investigating the suitability of customised playlists for childbirth in Ireland and Hong Kong
Authors: Cheung Pui-Sze , McCaffrey Triona
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study was to explore the experience of two couples using customised playlists to support childbirth at the public maternity hospitals in Ireland and in Hong Kong. Two couples participated in a pre-delivery meeting with a music therapist one month before their infant’s due birth date. During this meeting, the couples were assisted in setting up customised playlists and received recommendations on strategies and relaxation techniques to use with the playlists. Data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews with the participants two weeks after the childbirth. The interviews were then examined through Thematic Content Analysis (Braun & Clark, 2006). Three final themes arose included: (1) feasibility of using customised playlists during childbirth; (2) preferred music selection; and (3) perceived benefits of the playlists. The feasibility of using playlists was affected by the adaptability of the playlists to the changeable birth situations and the uncertain feedback and restriction from hospital staff. The suitability of original music selection and the meaning of songs were highlighted. Participants reported that the birthing playlists promoted relaxation and better sleep; provided spiritual support; and diverted attention from discomfort and disturbances.
Modelo de educación dual a nivel superior: un análisis documental
Authors: Torres-Vidales Irma Luz , Andrade-Lárraga Claudina , Aguilar-García Rocío , Martínez Corona José Isaías
Published: February 2024

La Educación Dual es una herramienta poderosa que vincula a los estudiantes al campo laboral. Es una estrategia de enseñanza-aprendizaje que se ubica tanto en la empresa como en la institución educativa mediante un enlace cooperativo e impulsa la formación profesional del estudiante a través de una visión de formación del capital humano hacia la productividad, apegándose al desarrollo profesional, social y económico del individuo y del entorno en el que está inmerso. La Educación Dual emerge en el ámbito internacional como respuesta a algunos obstáculos y problemas que enfrentan los estudiantes y recién egresados en su proceso de inserción al campo laboral, combinando el aprendizaje teórico en la institución educativa como el aprendizaje práctico en el terreno laboral de forma que se potencialicen las competencias y habilidades de los aprendices y se vuelva más sencilla su transición a las áreas productivas. El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar a través del estudio y análisis documental del Modelo de Educación Dual, sus antecedentes, la estructura necesaria, las experiencias de éxito de instituciones educativas, las áreas de oportunidad y la problemática existente alrededor del mismo, con el objetivo de determinar las estrategias clave para contar con un modelo pertinente, de calidad y fortalecer la Educación Dual en las Instituciones de Educación Superior, en beneficio de los estudiantes al identificar aquellas acciones clave para reducir los índices de deserción e incrementar los niveles de titulación de los estudiantes; para lo cual se realiza un análisis documental. Entre los resultados del análisis destacan las brechas identificadas como la ausencia de un organismo regulador que vigile, promueva y garantice la articulación de los elementos del modelo, la ausencia de información con respecto al Modelo Dual tanto en las instituciones educativas como en el sector empresarial, la falta de recursos destinados al modelo, la oportunidad de adecuar los planes y programas de estudio a nivel superior así como la ausencia de capacitación para el trabajo para los estudiantes como parte de su formación académica.
The provision of general surgery in rural Australia: a narrative review
Authors: Paynter Jessica , Qin Kirby R , Brennan Janelle , Hunter‐Smith David J , Rozen Warren M
Published: February 2024

Rural surgery is most commonly provided by general surgeons to the 29% of people (7 million) living in rural Australia.

The provision of rural general surgery to enable equitable and safe surgical care for rural Australians is a multifaceted issue concerning recruitment, training, retention, surgical procedures and surgical outcomes.

Sustaining the rural general surgical workforce will be dependent upon growing an increased number of resident rural general surgeons, as well as changed models of care, with a need for ongoing review to track the outcomes of these changes.

To increase recruitment, rural general surgical training must improve to be less stressful for trainees and to be incorporated alongside a rural‐facing generalist curriculum.

Rural general surgical outcomes (excluding some oncology conditions) achieve comparable results to metropolitan centres.

Access to, and outcomes of, surgical oncology services continues to be inequitable for rural Australians and should be a major focus for improved service delivery.
Experiência na Implantação do MR-MPS-SW Nível C e ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 27001 na Coopersystem
Authors: Amoroso Edgard , Silva Marcela Calazans Medeiros , Machado Cristina Ângela Filipak , Machado Renato Ferraz
Published: February 2024

Este artigo descreve a implantação do MR-MPS-SW nível C e da ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 27001 na Coopersystem com as intersecções existentes entre elas, reuso de soluções, diferenças substanciais encontradas e as estratégias adotadas durante a implantação. Também sugere futuros trabalhos que poderão ser realizados na organização para proporcionar uma integração ainda maior.
Uso da Ferramenta Trello para o Alcance do Nível F do Modelo MR-MPS-SV
Authors: Bandeira Robertson Diogo de Moraes , Freitas Felipe Moraes , Marques André Felipe Rodrigues , Rodrigues Junior Otávio , Moreira Paula Daniele de Oliveira , Santos Emanuel Estumano , Oliveira Sandro Ronaldo Bezerra
Published: February 2024

Este artigo descreve o uso da ferramenta Trello para atendimento de alguns resultados esperados constantes nos processos do Nível F do modelo MR-MPS-SV (Modelo de Referência do MPS para Serviço) durante a implementação deste modelo na Master Support, em Belém do Pará.
Processo para Projetos de Ciência de Dados e Inteligência Artificial: Um estudo de caso na Secretaria Municipal de Finanças de Fortaleza/CE/Brasil
Authors: Cavalcante Ana Carla , Albuquerque Adriano B. , Pinheiro Vládia
Published: February 2024

The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence process focused on data aims to help achieve a successful cience delivery, generating added value and reducing rework, as it allows a better understanding of the data and analysis of better alternatives to be applied to the problems that need to be solved. Considering the high failure rate in the delivery of this type of projects, the process presented in this paper guided the team, including engineers and data scientists, of a Brazillian Municipal Secretariat of Finance, to execute the activities needed to a successful product.
ME-MPS: Uma Proposta de Modelo de Extensão do MPS.br para Software Críticos em Ambientes Regulados
Authors: Machado Everton , Marques Johnny
Published: February 2024

Software Críticos quanto a segurança são aqueles cuja falha põe em risco vidas humanas ou podem causar grandes perdas financeiras. O sucesso na construção deste tipo de software depende do nível de segurança que seu processo de construção pode assegurar. Ambientes regulados por normas de segurança (Safety Standards) impõe às organizações de desenvolvimento de software crítico requisitos que visam a guiá-las em um processo seguro de construção. Por outro lado, o Modelo de Referência MPS.br para software (MR-MPS-SW) tem por objetivo ampliar a qualidade do processo de software de um amplo conjunto de empresas brasileiras, de pequeno e médio porte, de nichos variados, sendo então um modelo generalista de alta aplicabilidade e baixa especificidade de domínio de aplicação. Neste estudo é proposto o ME-MPS, um Modelo de Extensão ao MR-MPS-SW que adiciona Processos e Resultados Esperados para orientar entidades com interesses no estudo, adaptação ou aplicação do modelo nacional em projetos de software críticos, sendo o modelo a principal contribuição. Por meio do ME-MPS é possível derivar um processo de verificação e adaptação do MR-MPS-SW para atender aos requisitos de uma determinada norma de segurança (norma-alvo). Além do ME-MPS, este estudo apresenta, como contribuição secundária, um processo de adaptação definido para atingir os Resultados Esperados estabelecidos pelo modelo de extensão. A fim de verificar uma hipótese de pesquisa que considerava existir uma distância de conformidade entre o MR-MPS-SW e a norma RTCA DO-178C — amplamente utilizada no desenvolvimento de software crítico na aviação — e provar o conceito do modelo proposto, uma simulação de implementação foi executada. Nesta, foi definido um ciclo de vida completo (processos, tarefas, atividades, artefatos, etc.) para verificação e adaptação do MR-MPS-SW, com o objetivo de conformá-lo com um subconjunto de aspectos da norma RTCA DO-178C.
Abordagens para Apoiar o Gerenciamento de Projetos de Software no Contexto Ágil: Uma Pesquisa Exploratória e Descritiva
Authors: Carvalho Elielton da Costa , Oliveira Sandro Ronaldo Bezerra
Published: February 2024

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de um Mapeamento Sistemático da Literatura (MSL) e de um Survey sobre o uso de abordagens de gerenciamento de projetos de software. O estudo revela as áreas de conhecimento e as fases do projeto mais enfatizadas pelos autores dos trabalhos selecionados no MSL, além de trazer nos resultados do survey as abordagens que são mais usadas pelos gerentes de projetos de software.
Species
Authors: Minelli Alessandro
Published: February 2024

This article discusses the many usages and meanings of the term species in biology, as currently applied (1) to named taxa such as Homo sapiens and Panthera tigris, (2) to a rank (usually but not necessarily the lowest and/or the most fundamental one) of the biological classification, and (3) as a variegated set of notions, the most important among them being the morphospecies, the biospecies, the ecospecies, the evolutionary species, the agamospecies and the taxonomic species. The debatable relationship between the Aristotelian “definition by species and genus” and the historical roots of the usage of genus and species as basic ranks in biological classification are outlined, as are the historical roots of the scientific nomenclature applied to biological species.
How to digital in vier Etappen
Authors: Eierdanz Frank , Kubek Vanessa , Blaudszun-Lahm Annette
Published: February 2024

Wenn Einrichtungen der stationären oder ambulanten Altenhilfe neue Technologien einführen, läuft oft nicht alles glatt. Unbestritten ist aber, dass die Digitalisierung Fachkräfte entlasten und außerdem die Qualität der Pflege verbessern kann. Dieser Beitrag zeigt auf, wie sich digitale Technologien in der Altenpflege einführen lassen und typische Fehler vermieden werden können.
Zukunft in der Vergangenheit
Authors: Berghahn Klaus L
Published: February 2024

Vor dem Hintergrund der jüngsten Utopieverdrossenheit und -kritik wird hier der Versuch unternommen, an Ernst Blochs Hoffnungsphilosophie und seine Ästhetik des Vor-Scheins zu erinnern. Diese Rückschau ist keineswegs nostalgisch gemeint, sondern prospektiv und kritisch. Denn der Materialwert der Blochschen Ästhetik ist noch längst nicht ausgeschöpft und sein erweiterter Utopiebegriff noch nicht ausreichend für unser Verständnis der Moderne erkannt und genutzt. Das mag daran liegen, daß Blochs erweiterter Utopiebegriff vielen zu unbestimmt und vage erscheint. Doch übersieht man dabei, daß utopisches Denken und antizipierende Imagination sich in der Moderne von der Gattung Utopie gelöst haben. Ihre farbenfrohen Gegenbilder verblaßten, um als satirischer Stil, idyllische Versatzstücke oder utopische Augenblicke in der modernen Literatur wieder aufzutauchen. Diese Veränderung des Utopiebegriffs stellt auch die Literaturwissenschaft vor neue Aufgaben. Die Aufsatzsammlung beschäftigt sich mit der Vielfalt und Weite von Blochs „Enzyklopädie der Hoffnung“, deren utopische Methode und „Ästhetik des Vor-Scheins“ auf Texte des 18. und 20. Jahrhunderts angewandt werden. Die Ergebnisse des Buches werden in einem abschließenden Kapitel „Zur Begriffsgeschichte der Utopie“ zusammengefaßt.
Evaluation of Analgesia Using Perineural Dexamethasone Compound in Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block After Shoulder Surgery
Authors: Ghasemi Mahshid , Janparvar Arman , Behnaz Faranak , Taheri Farinaz
Published: February 2024

Background: The objective of this study was to examine analgesia when using perineural dexamethasone compound in an interscalene brachial plexus block following shoulder surgery. Methods: This study was designed as a randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Patients meeting the specified criteria were randomly divided into two groups: The experimental group and the control group, each comprising 30 individuals. Age and gender were matched between the groups. The control group received lidocaine along with 2 cc of 0.5% bupivacaine (20 milligrams) and 2 cc of normal saline; however, the experimental group received lidocaine, along with 2 cc of 0.5% bupivacaine and 2 cc of dexamethasone. Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and covariance analysis was applied for data analysis. Results: The results demonstrated that pain intensity was notably lower in the experimental (dexamethasone) group than in the control group at both the 12-hour group (P < 0.001) and 24-hour (P < 0.001) postoperative marks. Dexamethasone significantly reduced pain among the patients. Conclusions: In conclusion, administering dexamethasone to potential candidates for shoulder surgery could lead to prolonged analgesia for up to 24 hours after the surgery. Consequently, this medication can serve as an efficacious analgesic option for pain management in these patients.
Effect of a Nurse-Led Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Gheiasi Seyede Fatemeh , Hosseini Elham , Sharifi Farshad , Esmaeili Maryam , Etesam Farnaz , Navab Elham
Published: February 2024

Background: Sleep disorders are one of the most common complications in patients undergoing open-heart surgery. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-I) is used as a way to improve sleep quality. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of a nurse-led CBT-I on sleep quality among patients undergoing open-heart surgery. Methods: This prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted on 90 patients undergoing open-heart surgery in both intervention and control groups (N = 45). The control group received routine care. The intervention group received 10-12 sessions of nurse-led CBT-I. The demographic questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to collect data. The data was analyzed in SPSS v. 22 software using X2, independent sample t -test, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and paired t-test. Results: The majority of samples were in the age range of 31 - 40 years (33.33%) and male (53.33%). The results of the independent t-test showed that the mean total PSQI score in the 2 groups before the intervention was not significantly different (P = 0.245). Also, the results of ANCOVA showed that the mean total PSQI score after the intervention has a significant difference in the 2 groups (P = 0.0001). Conclusions: Nurse-led CBT-I intervention helps to improve the sleep quality of patients after open-heart surgery by reducing their automatic thoughts that affect behavior. Thus, it is recommended that training in nurse-led CBT-I be included in the nurses' academic training program, as well as in continuing education programs for nurses working in heart surgery wards.
Pengaruh Brand Image dan Customer Perceived Value Terhadap Brand Loyalty yang Dimediasi oleh Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Nabilah Saninaya Alma , Riorini Sri Vandayuli , Marcellina Siti
Published: February 2024

Saat ini indonesia sudah memasuki era dimana terjadi pertumbuhan ekonomi dan transformasi gaya hidup. Terjadinya peningkatan gaya hidup, terutama pola konsumsi, kebutuhan masyarakat indonesia akan produk-produk yang termasuk dalam kategori luxury brand juga semakin meningkat, bahkan keinginan untuk memiliki produk kategori ini telah menjamah hingga masyarakat kelas ekonomi menengah. Metode pengumpulan data di dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data primer. Data primer ialah data yang dikumpulkan dari pengisisan kuesioner yang dilakukan konsumen produk brand luxury di indonesia. Penyebaran kuesioner telah dilakukan secara elektronik dengan membuat google form dan mengirimkannya melalui email serta platform media sosial lainnya. Dalam penelitian ini telah diuji ini telah diuji hubungan antara brand image (bi), customer perceived value (cpv), terhadap brand loyalty (bl) yang dimediasi oleh customer satisfaction (cs). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan hubungan positif dan signifikan antara semua variabel. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bi yang kuat dengan citra nya dapat memengaruhi cs secara signifikan. Maka diperoleh simpulan bahwa brand image pada brand luxury memiliki hubungan yang sangat signifikan dan berdampak Positif terhadap customer satisfaction hasilnya, penelitian ini sependapat dengan cuong (2020) yang mendefinisikan citra merek sebagai seperangkat aset dan liabilitas, dan itu terhubung dengan nama merek dan tanda bahwa aset dan kewajiban dapat meningkatkan atau menurunkan nilai dengan menyediakan produk atau jasa kepada pelanggan
Analisis Rasio Likuiditas dan Solvabilitas Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan CU Keling Kumang Kecamatan Kapuas Kabupaten Sanggau
Authors: Fredi Yokobus
Published: February 2024

Penelitian yang dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui penyebab terjadinya penurunan dan peningkatan rasio perusahaan, dan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis rasio likuiditas dan solvabilitas terhadap kinerja keuangan CU Keling Kumag periode tahun 2018-2020. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja keuangan Cu Keling Kumang mengalami penurunan dan peningkatan yang tidak sesuai dengan standar efektivitas, hal ini dapat dilihat dari perhitungan rasio likuiditas dan solvabilitas yang telah dilakukan mengalami naik turun dan ini mengakibatkan perusahaan dalam keadaan tidak baik. Pada current ratio mengalami penurunan dari tahun 2018-2020. Penurunan 2020 sebesar 111,02%, Quick ratio pada tahun 2019 mengalami penurunan sebesar 1,82% dan cash ratio mengalami penurunan pada tahun 2020 sebesar 2,10%. Sedangkan untuk rasio solvabilitas adalah kemampuan perusahaan dalam menutupi hutang jangka panjang yang sudah jatuh tempo, peningkatan debt to assets ratio pada tahun 2020 sebesar 6,68% artinya kinerja keuangan perusahaan tidak baik
When the Dog Bites the Subaltern
Authors: Aikin Scott , Trujillo, Jr. G. M. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

Many fans of Diogenes of Sinope laud his parrhesia, free speech used for critique. However, Diogenes abused not only the powerful but also the socially marginalized. We argue that interpreters of Diogenes cannot explain away the undeniably troublesome things that Diogenes said about those at the margins. But we also argue that Diogenes ought nonetheless to be preserved. Some of his chreiai can be reminders of how to be courageous and fight for the downtrodden, and others can serve as reminders of how easily those aspirations can be forgotten. We offer a variety of ways to interpret Diogenes, especially since the figure of Diogenes is an historical composite from centuries of sources. But we arrive at a position of loving antagonism toward Diogenes, loving Cynic commitments to autarkeia and against wealth and power, and disapproving when Cynics fell short of their commitments and critical aspirations.
Examining Religion as a Solution for Peace in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Study [2010-2016]
Authors:   Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution National Open University of Nigeria, Nwamaka Udeani
Published: February 2024

This study delves into the role of religion as a potential remedy for fostering peace in Enugu State, Nigeria, during the period spanning 2010-2016. Anchored on sensitivity theory, the qualitative research method was employed to analyze the dynamics of religious influence on peace and conflict. The findings reveal that while religion has historically contributed to violence and unrest, particularly through manipulation of adherents, imposition of laws, and economic factors, there exists a potential for religious tolerance and enlightenment to mitigate these tensions. The study advocates for inter-religious dialogue as a governmental initiative to sustain peaceful co-existence among African Christians and Muslims in Enugu State. Keywords: Religion, Peace, Enugu State, Nigeria, Sensitivity Theory, Inter-religious Dialogue, Peaceful Coexistence.
How important are bibliometrics in academic recruitment processes?
Authors: Reymert Ingvild
Published: February 2024

The use of metrics is a hot topic in science, and scholars have criticized metrics for being more driven by data than by judgements. Both the Leiden Manifesto and the DORA-declaration, signed by thousands of organizations and individuals, have expressed concerns about the use of metrics on individuals.
Why are global health needs unmet by research efforts?
Authors: Rafols Ismael , Yegros Alfredo , Abad-García María Francisca , Klippe Wouter van de
Published: February 2024

Research efforts in health are well known to have unequal distributions: there is much more research on diseases more prevalent in rich countries than in diseases more prevalent in poorer countries. Why is this imbalance so persistent in spite of initiatives to support health research in the global south?
A-TEAM: A stands for a very challenging job
Authors: Anli Zeynep , Calero-Medina Clara , Elizondo Andrea Reyes
Published: February 2024

“What do you do for work?” is a common conversation starter at social gatherings. For doctors or teachers, this is easier to answer, but for members of the A-TEAM this is a question that requires a lengthy explanation. The short answer would be that we unify organizations in a database, but this does not cover all our work.
On 'measuring' interdisciplinarity: from indicators to indicating
Authors: Rafols Ismael
Published: February 2024

Interdisciplinary research for addressing societal problems

In this blog I will share some thoughts developed for and during a fantastic workshop (available here) held last October by the US National Academies to help the National Science Foundation (NSF) set an agenda on how to better measure and assess the implications of interdisciplinarity (or convergence) for research and innovation.
Attention for science in step with policy? The case of school closures during COVID-19
Authors: Dudek Jonathan , Schalkwyk François van , Costas Rodrigo , Torres-Salinas Daniel , Robinson-García Nicolás , Nane Tina
Published: February 2024

One of the many puzzles of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the extent to which children are vulnerable to and spreaders of the virus. Fewer infection rates have been reported in children compared with adults, as have milder symptoms. But the infection rate in children is biased, given the testing policies in many countries.
The CWTS Leiden Ranking 2020
Authors: Waltman Ludo , Anli Zeynep , Calero-Medina Clara , Neijssel Mark , Elizondo Andrea Reyes , Eck Nees Jan van , Visser Martijn
Published: February 2024

Today CWTS is releasing the 2020 edition of the CWTS Leiden Ranking. As always, the release of the ranking requires a major effort involving contributions from a large number of colleagues at our center. This year, the COVID-19 crisis, combined with a major update of the internal data infrastructure at CWTS, created additional challenges, which has unfortunately led to a delay of almost two months in the release of the ranking.
Knowledge integration for societal challenges: from interdisciplinarity to research portfolio analysis
Authors: Rafols Ismael
Published: February 2024

‘Convergence’ as knowledge integration for grappling with societal challenges

Last October the US National Academies held a workshop (available here) to gather views on how to better measure and assess the implications of interdisciplinarity, or convergence, for research and innovation.
From ‘fund and forget’ to formative and participatory research evaluation
Authors: Benedictus Rinze , Hessels Laurens , Rafols Ismael , Meijer Ingeborg
Published: February 2024

“Fund and forget”, that is how Jordi Molas-Gallart from the research centre Ingenio (CSIC-UPV) in València teasingly characterized the way large national research funders often operate. It’s also a point of departure for thinking about new ways of research evaluation. The cornerstones of many forms of research evaluation are peer review and bibliometric analysis.
Practicing what we preach: Our journey toward open science
Authors: Leeuwen Thed van , Waltman Ludo
Published: February 2024

Today CWTS published its open science policy on its website. This policy, which formally came into effect on September 1 this year, is the outcome of a co-creation process in which many CWTS colleagues participated in a period of one and a half years.
Evaluative Inquiry IV: Accountability and learning
Authors: Holtrop Tjitske , Hessels Laurens , Prins Ad
Published: February 2024

This is the last blog post on the Evaluative Inquiry, the new approach to research evaluation that CWTS has been developing since 2017, following one on

broadening the concept of academic value

,

evaluating research in context

and

mixing methods

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In evaluations of any kind people often distinguish between summative and formative
The causal intricacies of studying gender bias in science
Authors: Traag Vincent , Waltman Ludo
Published: February 2024

Science thrives on an open exchange of arguments and a plurality of perspectives. Scientific discussions should be open, frank and blind: only arguments should matter, not who presents them. Different viewpoints strengthen the scientific debate, and the inclusion of women and minorities in science will only contribute to this. Understanding the role of gender in science is crucial for improving the representation of women.
The challenge of categorizing research
Authors: Sjögårde Peter
Published: February 2024

I recently visited CWTS to discuss and present my PhD project, which is about the algorithmic classification of research publications. My previous experiences when working with this topic and the discussions during my week at CWTS led me to further consider the question about what holds a research field together.
Is there a typical journal article in the field of science and technology studies?
Authors: Amuchastegui Maria , Kaltenbrunner Wolfgang , Birch Kean
Published: February 2024

When Wolfgang Kaltenbrunner, a researcher at Leiden University’s Centre for Science and Technology Studies, stumbled upon the Twitter feed STS Title Bot, he was immediately struck by its creativity and effortless verisimilitude. Despite being generated by an automated algorithm that has apparently been fed with data obtained through text mining, many titles could easily pass for actual publications in major STS journals.
COVID-19: What do funders consider relevant research?
Authors: Brasil André , Eum Soohong , Klippe Wouter van de , Rafols Ismael
Published: February 2024

In this blog we review a sample of funding calls and find out some contrasting research agendas supported in different agencies; however, biomedical research seems dominant in many calls.
The bright side of the lockdown: the experience of conducting PhD studies remotely
Authors: Dagiene Eleonora
Published: February 2024

For years I had been moving towards a long-cherished dream: pursuing a PhD. In my academic publishing role, the Leiden Manifesto, Leiden Ranking, and CWTS journal indicators had played an important part. The Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), seemed the most suitable place. However, I was wondering if this would be possible for a middle-aged mother of four living in a small Eastern European country.
Structuring Natural Language Processing Contributions in the Open Research Knowledge Graph
Authors: D'Souza Jennifer
Published: February 2024

Search has long been revolutionized by knowledge-graph-powered services such as the Amazon Marketplace in e-commerce, or Open Street Maps in the cartography and navigation services domains, to name just two examples. Inspired by such knowledge graph (KG) success stories in the general domain, such technology is now being realized over scholarly knowledge as well.
PIDapalooza 2020, Lisbon
Authors: Anli Zeynep
Published: February 2024

Taking place in the beautiful sunny Lisbon, PIDapalooza 2020 feels like a festival from the start. With free festival t-shirts, wrist bands and a Nails and Instant Tattoos corner, participants easily got into the fun mood of the event. Some of those who have attended the previous editions of the event were wearing festive hats and t-shirts from the previous edition of the festival. I also picked up my first PIDapalooza merch.
Happy holidays!
Authors: team Blog
Published: February 2024

This is our last blog post of the year. 2019 has been a very fruitful year for us, and we are looking forward to what 2020 will bring. For now, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a new year full of scientific discoveries.
Research evaluation in context 3: The board, the research unit and the assessment committee
Authors: Drooge Leonie van
Published: February 2024

In a previous post the SEP 2021-2027 was introduced. As a reminder: the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) share the responsibility for the evaluation of all academic research units. According to the SEP 2021-2027, research units are evaluated in the light of their context, aims and strategy.
VOSviewer goes online! (Part 2)
Authors: Eck Nees Jan van , Waltman Ludo
Published: February 2024

Toward integration of data, computing, and tools

Bibliometrics is often equated with straightforward numerical indicators like publication and citation counts, journal impact factors, and h-indices. Without any doubt these are indeed the most often used items in the bibliometric toolbox.However, the bibliometric toolbox is expanding in a number of important directions.
Consensus and dissensus in ‘mappings’ of science for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Rafols Ismael
Published: February 2024

The shift in R&D goals towards the SDGs is driving demand for new S&T indicators…

The shift in Science & Technology policy from a focus on research quality (or ‘excellence’) towards societal impact has led to a demand for new Science & Technology indicators that capture the contributions of research to society, in particular those aligned with SDGs.
Beyond Open Access articles: briefs can provide wider and faster access to scientific knowledge
Authors: Chavarro Diego
Published: February 2024

Open Access (OA) is key to achieve a greater dissemination of knowledge among scholars. Its benefits are acknowledged and advocated by many researchers, universities, and funding agencies internationally. They have produced global manifestos and implemented collective actions to make publicly-funded research open.
Doing science in times of crisis: Science studies perspectives on COVID-19 (1st & 2nd edition)
Authors: Fraumann Grischa , Colavizza Giovanni , Waltman Ludo , Zahedi Zohreh
Published: February 2024

This article is an updated version of the webinar report in the ISSI Newsletter (#63, volume 16, number 3).

Introduction

In this post, we summarize the webinar series “Doing science in times of crisis: Science studies perspectives on COVID-19” and introduce the speakers and presentations. The webinar is embedded into a broaderresearch line on COVID-19 atCWTS.