bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Expression of some resistant genes on six Elizabethkingia spp. strains isolated in Vietnam
Authors:   Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam., Nguyen Hieu Duc , Nguyen Son Thai ,   Department of Medical Microbiology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam., Ha Van Thi Thu ,   Department of Medical Microbiology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam., Nghiem Minh Ngoc ,   Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 10000, Hanoi, Vietnam., Vo Thuy Thi Bich ,   Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 10000, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Published: May 2024

This study focused on the assessment of the multiantibiotic-resistance and gene expression associated with multi-drug resistance in Elizabethkingia. Six Elizabethkingia spp. strains were isolated from patient samples, and the antibiotic-resistance of the six isolates with all 14 tested antibiotics was confirmed. MacConkey subculture and 16S rRNA sequencing were used to identify the six isolates as; one Elizabethkingia meningoseptica (E. meningoseptica) isolate, and five E. anophelis isolates. Seven genes including four-resistant genes (blaB, blaCME, ant6, lolD and catB and two antibiotics target gene (gyrA and parC) were selected for evaluation of gene expression using Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR). The resistant genotype–phenotype correlation of β-lactams (blaB and blaCME) and fluoroquinolones (gyrA and parC) groups was observed. The chloramphenicol resistant gene (catB) was also found in all six isolates. The gene expression level was different between isolates but lacked the relationship with high resistant phenotypes. The aminoglycoside (ant6) and macrolide (lolD) resistant genes were absent, which indicated that other genetic factors could be implicated. The multidrug-resistance of Elizabethkingia spp. is reported for the first time in Vietnam, demonstrating the presence of this drug-resistance bacterium in the Vietnamese hospital environment. The initial results in this study will be the basis for further research regarding Elizabethkingia spp.
Economic burden of households affected by cancer among patients attending Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:   Plateau State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria., Gaji Luka Dung , Okoronkwo Ijeoma ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria., Ishaku Salamatu ,   Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria., Chinweuba Anthonia ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria., Oyedele Emmanuel ,   Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria., Abua Monica ,   School of Midwifery Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

The economic burden of cancer is very high; health care providers need to provide quality cost-effective care that will shorten the stay of patients in the hospital and reduce the frequency of visit to health facilities. This study provides information about the economic burden of households affected by cancer among patients attending Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was conducted in 2015, with the sample size of 179 cancer patients drawn consecutively from an estimated population of 276 that used the hospital in one year. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data assisted by two trained research assistants from the oncology clinic. Data were analyzed descriptively using frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation while Chi-square was used to test for association. Majority of respondents were ranked among the lower socio-economic group. The direct monthly medical cost of cancer incurred by patients and their household was high; N30,757.95 + 27,325.82. The mean monthly total income of the patients was N65,978.74 + 104,036.97, the mean monthly patients’ expenditure was N43,916.28 + 56,070.33, the mean total annual loss was N217,515.19 + 798,708.95, the mean patients’ annual loss as a percentage of their mean annual income was 11.38 + 19.13% while as a percentage of their mean annual expenditure was 50.06 + 421.98 . There was significance difference (p<0.05) in the cost distribution among different socio-economic groups; lower, middle and upper with regards to the monthly patient total income, earnings and annual loss of person accompanying the patient, patient loss, accompanying persons’ loss, total loss, patients’ annual loss, and total annual loss. Cancer management is critical to the survival of the patient, hence, there is need for government to intervene by subsidizing the cost of cancer treatment. There is also need for public enlightenment on regular screening for early detect and prevention of cancer.
Knowledge, perception and precautions of the Lebanese population regarding the novel Coronavirus outbreak: A cross-sectional study between 18 and 22 March 2020
Authors:   Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon., Halawi Ahmad , Ghazal Mohamad ,   Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon., Cherry Hassan ,   Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon., Abi Hanna Pierre ,   Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.,   Internal Medicine Department of Infectious diseases, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon., Chahine Mirna N. ,   Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.,   Basic Sciences Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Published: May 2024

In the middle of the novel coronavirus pandemic, controlling the outbreak is the global priority. Many features, such as rate and mode of transmission make the containment of the virus harder comparing with other coronaviruses. Evaluating the knowledge, perception and precautions taken by the Lebanese population is crucial in controlling the outbreak and guiding the awareness campaign. We conducted a descriptive analytical cross-sectional study on the Lebanese population using an electronic survey between 18 and 22 March, 2020. Questions concerning demographics, knowledge, risk perception, preventions, source of information and degree of trust were asked. Knowledge and perception score were calculated. Three types of analysis were performed: descriptive, bivariate and multivariate. A total of 4413 persons filled the survey. The mean knowledge score was 16.47±1.8 SD over 20. The mean perception score was 25.2±4.9 SD over 40. A proportion of 35.3% of the study participants showed that they were always wearing a facemask outside their house. The most trusted source of information for the participants was healthcare professionals (Mean = 4.2±0.9 SD over 5). Multivariate analysis showed that the knowledge COVID-19 was mainly affected by three factors: personal monthly income, level of education, and health care professionals. Meanwhile, higher risk perception was related to higher level of knowledge. Despite the good knowledge score of the population, efforts must be reinforced to achieve higher knowledge score by targeting older population, people with low income, low educational level, non-healthcare workers, and those living in peripheral districts in Lebanon.
The value of early hemodynamic parameters in neonates with septic shock
Authors:   Public Health Department, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria., Ndugbu Kizito Uzoma , Madukwe Elsie Chizoba ,   Paediatrics, School of Post Basics, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

This study aims at determining the value, if any, of hemodynamic parameters in early septic shock incidence among the neonatal population. Eighty-two neonates with septic shock were divided into “survivors” and “non-survivors” according to their survival status within 4 weeks (28-days). The differences in stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), cardiac index (CI) and systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI) were compared between survivors and non-survivors. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for 28-day mortality were constructed to compare the area under the curve (AUC) among SV, CO and CI. The test characteristics of the different cut-off values, including sensitivity, specificity, area under the ROC curve (AUC), positive likelihood and negative likelihood ratio were equally examined. Of 82 cases of neonates with septic shock in this study, 52 were survivors and 30 non-survivors. The hemodynamic parameters of SV, CO and CI were higher in survivors than in non-survivors (all p < 0.05). The AUC values of SV, CO and CI to predict 28-day mortality were 0.724, 0.742, and 0.729, respectively. Stroke volume had sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of 75.0, 75.0, 40.9 and 92.9%, respectively. Cardiac output had sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of 91.7, 55.7, 67.6 and 96.7%, respectively. CI had sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of 91.7, 67.3, 60.7 and 97.2%, respectively. CO achieved the highest AUC, sensitivity and PPV. In conclusion, SV, CO and CI may be valuable in the early stage of septic shock among the neonates.
Prevalence of allergens of atopic asthma at Square Hospitals Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors:   Square Hospitals Limited., Dhaka, Bangladesh., Akther Fairoze Masuda , Khanum Hamida ,   Parasitology Branch, Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.,   Department of Public Health, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, American International University, Bangladesh.
Published: May 2024

Asthma is one of the major substantial public health problems, caused by both the genetic and the environmental factors (allergens and air pollution). Here, the prevalence of allergens of atopic asthma was investigated and carried out at Square Hospitals Limited., Dhaka from November 2019 to July 2020. The study group consisted of 168 asthmatic subjects who suffered from asthma. Skin prick test of 56 listed allergens, serum immunoglobulin E level, and clinical history were assessed to investigate the prevalence. The survey depicted an 80% positive reaction to Dermatophagoides farinae and a 71% to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. For these allergens, a high prevalence was recorded in males (50% and 47.02%) who belonged to the age group of 26 to 45 years (28.57% and 24.40% respectively). Furthermore, the significance of family history of allergy (51.79% and 48.81%) and medication history (41.07% and 39.29%) was found to be substantial for these allergens. Additionally, 57% of respondents were tested positive for dog epithelia and cockroach allergens, 56% for grain (wheat) dust, 44% to mosquito allergen, 42% for house dust and Aspergillus fumigatus, 36% to chicken feather, 35% for pigeon feather, and 6% to latex. Moreover, 80.36% of respondents had elevated serum immunoglobulin E level concerning their ages and 11.90% did not have serum reports. Interestingly, the respondents who had no family history of allergy were found to be more allergic to fungi allergens. Lastly, 39.1% of respondents were allergic to different kinds of foods like aquatic or seafood, animal products, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. Among the respondents, 64.9% reported to have a positive family history. Association and correlation of allergens with different risk factors were analyzed and it was concluded that people predominantly suffered from mite allergens followed by animal dander, insect, dust, fungi and pollen, and a minute amount of latex allergens.
Coping mechanisms among patients with diabetes mellitus (type 1 & 2) in University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors:   Kaduna state College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan, Nigeria., Joseph Jonathan Gimba , Olagunju Adeleke Vincent ,   Osler Ward, Basildon Hospital, Mid and South Essex Trust, Essex, Uk., Bulus Inusa ,   Department of Nursing Bingham University, Karu, Abuja, Nigeria., Ishaku Salamatu ,   Department of Nursing Science, Kaduna state University, Nigeria., Toroh Longman Ishaku ,   Kaduna state College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan, Nigeria., Ephraim Obadiah Dyages ,   Kaduna state College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

Data on coping mechanism of patients with diabetes mellitus (type I and II) are important yet lacking in developing countries like Nigeria, and particularly in southwest Nigeria. Diabetes mellitus (DM), one of the leading Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) has a major impact on both the diagnosed individual and the public health system, hence the present study. The study was aimed at investigating coping mechanism among patients with DM in University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. A cross sectional survey was used for the study. The study population were patients with DM (type1 & type 2) that have been diagnosed for not less than 3 months and are on admission in UCH or on follow up in outpatient clinic. A quantitative study of sample size of 76 patients was used. Male and female medical wards and outpatient clinic that have patients with DM were purposely selected for the study. Respondents who met the inclusion criteria for the study were drawn proportionately from the units using simple random sampling technique. Coping mechanism questionnaire was used for data collection. Data entry was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22 while hypotheses testing was done using chi-square and Fisher’s exact test at statistically significant level of 0.05. Findings revealed a mean score for age of 58.3 years (±9.62). Coping mechanism of respondents received an average overall mean score of 3.18, above the average mean score of 2.5 indicating coping mechanism to DM among respondents to be highly adequate with respondents reported no perceived barriers to effective coping. This study pointed out the various coping strategies of patients with DM (Type 1 & 2). Specifically, gender, religion and marital status influences coping strategies in patients with DM with no reported barriers to their effective coping with the disease.
Helminth Infections in children in Anza-Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Central Nigeria
Authors:   Facultyof Natural and Applied Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, P.M.B 01014, Thinkers Corner,  Enugu, Nigeria., Okeke P. , Luka J. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Ombugadu A. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, P. M. B. 146, Nasarawa State, Nigeria., Yina G. I. ,   Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, P. M. B 2084, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

This study was carried out to examine the prevalence of helminth infection among children in Anza-Ihugh village in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. A total of two hundred and fifty (250) faecal samples were collected, 128 of the samples were from primary school children while the remaining 122 samples were from children not attending school through a systematic sampling. The collected samples were examined for the presence of helminth infection. Out of the 250 samples examined for helminths, 67(26.8%) had helminth infection. 39(15.6%) of the samples were positive for Necator americanus, 11(4.4%) for Ascaris lumbricoides, 3(1.2%) for Schistosoma mansoni, 2(0.8%) for Taenia saginata, 2(0.8%) for Trichuris trichiura and 10(4.0%) for Strongyloides stercoralis. There was no significant difference in the rate of infection (χ = 0.59, df =1, p>0.05) between children attending school and those not attending school. Similarly, there was no significant difference (χ = 0.86, df =1, p>0.05) between male and female subjects which implied that both sexes have equal chances of being infected by helminth species that were found in the area. The prevalence of hookworms in the study area was attributed to the exposure and environmental factors since most of the children usually play with sand and sit on the floor, these are areas that are conducive for egg and larvae to flourish. It is therefore recommended that mass drug administration should be employed to control and eliminate the disease together with other measures which are purely environmental to interrupt reinfections.
Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella typhi isolated from internally displaced persons in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria., Olorundare Olufunke Olufunmilola , Ayanbimpe Grace Mebi ,   Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria., Dawang Noel Denaan ,   School of Sciences and Technology, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, Plateau state, Nigeria., Nnadi Nnaemeka Emmanuel ,   Department of Microbiology, Plateau State University. Institution, Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

Salmonella typhi, is estimated to cause 21.6 million illnesses and 216,000 deaths. The plight of displaced persons has in recent times become a formidable problem of global significance and implication. This work was aimed at isolating and characterizing S. typhi from two internally displaced camps in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of 183 stool samples were collected randomly and cultured. Isolates were serotyped and identified by PCR targeting the invasive gene. An antimicrobial susceptibility test was carried out on isolates using the disc diffusion method. The study showed a prevalence of 1.1% for S. typhi and 1.6% for non-typhoid Salmonella. All the isolates were sensitive to ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin ceftriaxone, chloramphenicol and gentamicin except for nalidixic acid and cefuroxime. The Salmonella typhi isolates were sequenced using Fastp for quality control and the genotype was determined. Comparative genomics on the two S. typhi assembled showed S. typhi 1(SO1) contains 38 contigs and S. typhi 2 (SO2) had 35 contigs. The result shows that the genome is similar to the reference strain CT18. More care and adequate health facilities should be provided in other to further reduce the rate of infection in the IDP camps.
Determinants of Government Revenue Share- A case Study of Nepal
Authors: Dahal M. K.
Published: May 2024

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Ostatnie fastrygi. Irit Amiel w rozmowie z Agnieszką Piśkiewicz-Bornstein
Authors: Amiel Irit , Piśkiewicz-Bornstein Agnieszka
Published: May 2024

Drawn from conversations with Irit Amiel, the author of the famous Osmalone, Ostatnie fastrygi is, in a sense, her testament, her last, though not final, literary word. Sensing that she is writing for the last time, the writer once again tells her secretary, Agnieszka Piśkiewicz-Bornstein, her own biography and answers a number of previously unasked, sometimes quite uncomfortable questions, but this time she also lets herself be guided into various little alleys – she reveals details about Częstochowa, the ghetto, her first years in Israel, and raising her children. She also dissects the literature of the Holocaust, her relationship with Poland and with God. She is as strong and convincing in her judgments as she is in her feelings. It is also the first time she lets another person get so close to her, which is why Ostatnie fastrygi is also a masterpiece of intimate, long-running conversation, but a very meandering and warm one. The book is supplemented by numerous colour photos from the family album, footnotes, and an afterword.
Pengaruh Perkembangan Teknologi, Strategi Bisnis dan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Terhadap Minat Pembelian
Authors: Poernomo Angelina Jasmine , Septina Fanny
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perkembangan teknologi, strategi bisnis dan sistem informasi akuntansi manajemen terhadap minat pembelian. Deskripsi kuantitatif merupakan jenis penelitian yang dilakukan dalam pembuatan artikel ini. Fokus penelitian terdiri dari variabel independen: X1) perkembangan teknologi, X2) strategi bisnis, X3) sistem informasi akuntansi manajemen dan variabel dependen Y) Minat pembelian. Populasi dan sampel dari penelitian ini yaitu mahasiswa dari Universitas Ciputra yang pernah melakukan transaksi di e-commerce yang sekarang telah bergabung ke pasar belanja online secara shoppertainment. Jenis data yang dibutuhkan dalam penelitian ini yaitu data primer dan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara penyebaran kuesioner. Data yang disebarkan sebanyak 673 kuesioner, kembali 253 kuesioner dan berhasil terkumpul 241 kuesioner yang berhasil untuk diolah data. Teknik analisis data ini dengan persamaan regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dengan melalui tahapan uji statistic, seperti uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, analisis uji asumsi klasik dan analisis regresi menunjukan bahwa ketiga variabel independen memiliki pengaruh secara signifikan positif terhadap variabel dependen.
Information System Success Model pada Aplikasi ALAMI Sharia
Authors: Khotimah Novy Fitri , Yusuf Abdul
Published: May 2024

Fintech atau financial technology adalah salah satu bisnis yang fokus pada penyediaan layanan keuangan yang menggunakan perangkat lunak dan teknologi modern. Saat ini fintech telah menjadi tren di berbagai negara. Perkembangannya bukan hanya terjadi pada fintech konvensional saja melainkan juga fintech syariat. Indonesia juga menempati posisi teratas jumlah fintech syariat terbanyak di dunia sepanjang tahun 2021. Hal tersebut menjadi barometer perkembangannya di Indonesia. Di mana secara jangka panjang, kehadiran fintech syariat juga bisa memberikan akses dan edukasi kepada masyarakat. Namun faktanya, harapan tersebut dapat terjadi apabila platform yang digunakan sesuai dengan kebutuhan penggunanya Oleh karena itu, tren ini menjadi momentum bagi para pengembang aplikasi untuk terus meningkatkan performanya seperti yang dilakukan oleh platfrom aplikasi ALAMI Sharia. Untuk mengetahui keberhasilan aplikasi ALAMI Sharia di mata pengguna, maka perlu dilakukan pengukuran keberhasilan aplikasi tersebut dengan menggunakan model DeLone dan McLean (2003). Data yang diterima diolah dan diperoleh 71 responden dengan data yang valid. Hasil uji validitas dan reliabilitas yang dilakukan dengan SPSS dinyatakan valid dan reliabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas sistem, kualitas informasi dan kualitas layanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penggunaan dan kepuasan pengguna. Hasil koefisien determinasi menggambarkan besarnya kontribusi variabel-variabel yang diteliti. Tes simultan juga dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Hasilnya adalah variabel independen memengaruhi variabel dependen secara simultan. Oleh karena itu, mempelajari setiap faktor model DeLone dan McLean sangat penting untuk meningkatkan/mempromosikan platform yang memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna.
Pengaruh Financial Technology, Locus of Control, dan Literasi Keuangan Terhadap Perilaku Keuangan Mahasiswa
Authors: Hariyani Reni
Published: May 2024

Abstrak - Perkembangan teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI) dan Machine Learning (ML) memberikan dampak dalam semua bidang, termasuk ilmu ekonomi. Kondisi tersebut harus diikuti dengan pemahaman pengelolaan keuangan bagi generasi muda untuk mewujudkan kesejahteraan keuangan di masa depan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis dan membuktikan secara empiris pengaruh financial technology, locus of control, dan literasi keuangan terhadap perilaku keuangan mahasiswa secara parsial dan simultan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 227 orang, menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Skala yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu skala likert. Sumber data yang diperoleh menggunakan data primer melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Budi Luhur. Penelitian ini dibantu dengan software SPSS for windows. Hasil penelitian secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa Financial Technology tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Perilaku Keuangan Mahasiswa. Locus of Control memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Perilaku Keuangan Mahasiswa. Literasi Keuangan tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Perilaku Keuangan Mahasiswa. Serta hasil penelitian secara simultan menunjukkan bahwa Financial Technology, Locus of Control dan Literasi Keuangan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Perilaku Keuangan Mahasiswa.Kata Kunci: Financial technology, Locus of control, Literasi Keuangan
Pemanfaatan Metode Scamper dalam Pengembangan Produk Kuliner untuk UMKM: Studi Kasus Produk Rendang Kacang
Authors: Yuliani Nafisah , Gustina Dian , Sakti Essy Malays Sari
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to find out how to develop culinary MSME products using the Scamper Method. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach. Bunda's Rendang Shop located in Depok, West Java. Rendang Bunda Shop operates in the culinary sector. The product produced is beef rendang. The variables measured in this research are Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the peanut rendang product. The data analysis technique used is SWOT analysis. The results of the research show that the IFE analysis is 3.5, meaning that rendang kacang has quite good advantages, has unique and special strengths as an innovative product, and has more than enough prerequisites for further development. The results of the EFE analysis which is 3.6 means that if you look at the external business environment, Rendang Kacang has quite a large business opportunity. At the same time, there are also threats, even though the existing threats are relatively lower than the possible opportunities for development. With these results, the peanut rendang business still has the opportunity to grow. Innovation in the context of MSMEs: Innovation as the key to sustainability and growth of MSMEs. The role of innovation in increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs in the market. Impact of Innovation on MSMEs: Improved product and service quality, Product diversification to reach a wider market, Operational efficiency through process innovation. The Scamper Method is one way to develop culinary MSME products. This method can help culinary MSMEs to produce innovative and creative product development ideas. This method can be used by various types of companies, from large companies to small and medium companies. Key Words : Scamper Method, Product Development, Rendang Kacang Products
Pengaruh Beban Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Badan Penghubung Provinsi Maluku di Jakarta
Authors: Putri Cynthia Reffiana , Kurniasari Rani , Marwansyah Sofyan , Agustina Teni
Published: May 2024

Penelitian yang dilakukan pada Badan Penghubung Provinsi Maluku di Jakarta, dengan adanya beban kerja dan motivasi kerja pegawai sering bekerja lembur untuk menyelesaikan tugas dan tanggung jawabnya dan kurang pemberian motivasi sehingga dapat menurunkan tingkat kinerja kerja pada pegawai. Tujuan dari pengkajian ini ialah untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Beban Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Badan Penguhubung Provinsi Maluku di Jakarta. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitaitf, menggunakan sumber data primer dan skunder. Teknik pengambilan sampel ini menggunakan Non-probability Sampling dengan memakai Sampling Jenuh. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sejumlah 32 pegawai pada Badan Penghubung Provinsi Maluku di Jakarta. Metode analisis data yang digunakan ialah model analisis regresi linear berganda dengan memakai alat bantu SPSS 26.0. Hasil dalam penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa: 1) Beban Kerja (X1) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap Kinerja Pegawai (Y) pada Badan Penghubung Provinsi Maluku di Jakarta. 2) Motivasi Kerja (X2) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap Kinerja Pegawai (Y) pada Badan Penghubung Provinsi Maluku di Jakarta. 3) Beban Kerja (X1) dan Motivasi Kerja (X2) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai (Y) pada Badan Penghubung Provinsi Maluku di Jakarta.
Assessing Labour Market Conditions in Canada with Public-Use Microdata
Authors: Lalé Etienne
Published: May 2024

L'auteur mobilise les fichiers publics de microdonnées de l'Enquête sur la population active (EPA) pour établir les taux de transition de la main-d'œuvre au Canada entre l'emploi, le chômage et l'inactivité. Son approche consiste à estimer et à appliquer un facteur d’échelle proposé dans des études antérieures pour mesurer l'intensité relative de la recherche d'emploi à partir de l'inactivité ou du chômage. La structure qu'offre ce facteur s'avère suffisante pour éviter de partitioner de manière arbitraire les sorties du chômage entre entrées dans l'emploi et entrée dans l'inactivité. De plus, le facteur de recherche d'emploi estimé par l'auteur s'insère facilement dans une série de calculs simples appliqués aux fichiers publics de l'EPA pour évaluer la situation sur le marché du travail en temps quasi réel au Canada. Une analyse de la dynamique récente des flux de main-d'œuvre illustre le caractère pratique de l'approche ainsi proposée. Cette analyse montre notamment que les taux de transition a) de l'emploi vers le chômage ont reculé au fil du temps, b) du chômage vers l'emploi étaient inhabituellement élevés pendant la pandémie et c) que ces taux de transition comportent des différences régionales.
Introducción
Authors: Olvera Alberto J.
Published: May 2024

¿Es necesario un nuevo libro sobre el populismo? El sentido común diría que no, puesto que los títulos sobre el tema se cuentan por cientos de miles en el ámbito. Hay disponibles en el mercado internacional varias revistas académicas especializadas en populismo y América Latina es probablemente la región del mundo con más académicos expertos en el tema. Así, ¿para qué otro libro más?
On Right CNZ Rings with Involution
Authors: Ahmed Chenar Abdul Kareem , Othman Saman Shafiq
Published: May 2024

The object of this paper is to present the notion of right CNZ rings with involutions, or, in short, right *-CNZ rings which are a generalization of right *-reversible rings and an extended of CNZ property . A ring R with involution * is called right *-CNZ if for any nilpotent elements x, y є R, xy = 0 implies yx * = 0. Every right *-CNZ ring with unity involution is CNZ but the converse need not be true in general, even for the commutative rings. In this note, we discussed some properties right *-CNZ ring. After that we explored right *-CNZ property on the extensions and localizations of the ring R.
Trends of Male Breast Cancer in a Tertiary Cancer Center of Nepal over 12 year’s Period
Authors: Mouni Deepak Singh
Published: May 2024

Male breast cancer comprises approximately 1% of all diagnosed breast cancers. A novel study was conducted, examining the trend of male breast cancer in a tertiary cancer center of Nepal over 12 year’s period (2010 to 2022). This investigation data was taken from the historical patient records from breast onco- unit concludes that increasing incidence of male breast cancer and accounts for around 3.5% of all breast cancers diagnosed at B.P. Koirala memorial cancer hospital. The results highlight the importance to enhance our understanding of male breast cancer assessment and awareness to implement for effective prevention policies and the well-being of patients. Further consistent reports indicate the rise in incidence of male breast cancer in Nepal.
Analisis Manajemen Risiko Pada CV. Tunas Mandiri
Authors: Adtiya Setenilaus , Apriyanto Yohanes Agung , Andayani Sri
Published: May 2024

CV. Tunas Mandiri, sebuah perusahaan di Sumatra Selatan, menghadapi berbagai risiko operasional, bencana, dan pemasaran dalam operasionalnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengevaluasi manajemen risiko yang diterapkan oleh perusahaan menggunakan standar ISO 31000:2018. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif, risiko-risiko tersebut diidentifikasi, dievaluasi, dan diberi prioritas tindakan berdasarkan probabilitas dan dampaknya. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa beberapa risiko memerlukan tindakan mitigasi yang cepat dan strategi manajemen risiko yang lebih efektif. Misalnya, risiko terkait dengan keterlambatan pengiriman dan kerusakan barang dalam perjalanan memerlukan perhatian khusus untuk meminimalkan dampak negatifnya terhadap operasional dan keuangan perusahaan. Selain itu, risiko bencana dan operasional juga perlu ditangani dengan strategi yang lebih terstruktur. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan tentang pentingnya manajemen risiko yang efektif dalam menjaga stabilitas dan kelangsungan bisnis CV. Tunas Mandiri di tengah dinamika bisnis yang selalu berubah.
The Role of Social Media in Propagating the Religious' Popular Narratives and Radicalization
Authors: nil Sakeena , Ishfaq Uroosa
Published: May 2024

This research work is about the use of social media by different militant organizations to radicalize people and propagate different religious popular narratives, which are circulating in our society via social media. Social media has lowered the entry barrier of radicalism through different mediums of social media, which are used intentionally by different militant organizations and groups. Social media is a very strong and convincing medium in this technological era most people have internet access and use social media widely. In this paper different platforms of social media are discussed one by one, and how radical groups use these sources of social media to get the moral and financial support of the people, making them radical in their thoughts and extreme in their actions.
Portrayal of Muslims in Bollywood Movies: A Comparative Analysis Pathan, and Kerala Story
Authors: Saeed Zoha , Asif Asavir
Published: May 2024

This research delves into the portrayal of Muslims in Bollywood cinema, analyzing two significant films released in the first half of 2023, ‘Pathaan’ and ‘The Kerala story’. With one film adopting a balanced and neutral perspective and the other propagating highly biased and factually inaccurate information, the study scrutinizes the complex and evolving dynamics of Muslim representation in the industry. This research also underscores the powerful role of Bollywood in shaping societal norms, challenging stereotypes, and influencing perceptions. It calls for a more conscientious approach to filmmaking, emphasizing authenticity, inclusivity, and ethical considerations. The study advocates for responsible storytelling that fosters understanding, respect, and harmony, rejecting the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and biases in favor of a more inclusive and interconnected world.
Laboratory study of the unit for reservoir aeration using solar radiation under Syrian conditions
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russian Federation, Ismaeil Hussein , Ali Munzer S. ,   Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russian Federation, Mikheev Pavel A. ,   Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: May 2024

Purpose: experimental study and assessment of technical capabilities of a device for aerating the water bottom layers in reservoirs using solar radiation in Syrian conditions. Materials and methods. Empirical method was adopted as a research method. In accordance with the patent for a utility model, the experimental unit was a metal cylindrical body of a storage tank, in the lower part of which there was a fitting connected to a plastic air tube. Results. In the process of laboratory studies under conditions of different air temperatures, when assessing the capabilities of the unit, three characteristic periods of its operation were identified: intensive – a period with active air output lasting 110–120 minutes; transitional – with a gradual drop in intensity by more than half, lasting from 10 to 30 minutes; stable – a period with an almost uniform air output with a maximum observable duration of up to 60 minutes. An analysis of research materials showed that, depending on the daytime temperature, the air volume released during more than 180 minutes of observation was up to 7.6 liters. Moreover, in all experiments, more than 90 % of the air volume came out during the first 120 minutes, which should be considered as the period of active operation of the unit. Conclusions. Based on the results of experiments in an open area in the climatic conditions of Syria, the possibility of aerating natural reservoirs using a device for aerating bottom layers of water, the operation of which is based on the use of solar radiation without traditional energy sources, was proven.
Comprehensive assessment of the southern micellar-carbonate chernozem content and properties irrigated with limitedly available water
Authors:   Research Institute of Agriculture of Crimea, Simferopol, Russian Federation, Volkova Natalya E. , Podovalova Svetlana V. ,   Research Institute of Agriculture of Crimea, Simferopol, Russian Federation, Dzhaparova Ayshe M. ,   Research Institute of Agriculture of Crimea, Simferopol, Russian Federation
Published: May 2024

Purpose: to take a comprehensive assessment of southern micellar-carbonate chernozem content and properties, irrigated with limitedly available water. Materials and methods. The research was carried out on the territory of a pilot site located in the Saki region of the Republic of Crimea near the village Chervonoye. During the work, the state of water resources used for irrigation and the soil were analyzed. The assessment of water suitability for irrigation was carried out on the basis of soil reclamation classification. The analysis of soil conditions included the determination of: bulk density and solid phase density, granulometric content, particle size distribution, pH, expanded salt content of the. When determining the agro-physical properties of the soil water extract, the following methods were used: pycnometric, drying to constant weight, cutting ring, sieve with water washing, pipette. Results. The topsoil layer was identified as compacted with satisfactory porosity. The nutrient supply was mainly characterized as medium and high, only low content was recorded in 2022 for nitrate nitrogen (0.3–0.7 mg/100 g of soil). Despite the use of limitedly suitable water for irrigation, no water-soluble salt accumulation was recorded in a meter layer of soil. At the end of the irrigation period in 2023, the soils were classified as non-saline, and according to their granulometric texture depending on the depth – as medium loamy, heavy loamy and light clayey. Conclusions. Despite the fact that in the period from 2022 to 2023, irrigation with water with a mineralization of about 1.5 g/l did not lead to the accumulation of water-soluble salts in the soil of the pilot site, it is recommended to organize regular observations of its salt regime. This is justified by the fact that in drier years the precipitation may not be enough to wash out the salts arriving during the growing season with irrigation water into the underlying horizons.
Machine learning methods application to the perennial grasses yield forecast model building under irrigation
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture – branch of the Federal Scientific Center of Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A. N. Kostyakov, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Marchenko Sergey S. , Novikov Andrey E. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture – branch of the Federal Scientific Center of Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A. N. Kostyakov, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Burtseva Natalia I. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture – branch of the Federal Scientific Center of Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A. N. Kostyakov, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Semenenko Sergey Ya. ,   All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture – branch of the Federal Scientific Center of Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A. N. Kostyakov, Volgograd, Russian Federation
Published: May 2024

Purpose: to test the hypothesis on possibility of perennial grasses yield forecast model building using machine learning methods. For agricultural production planning, the yield forecasting is one of the important tasks, and when using information technologies, building forecast models requires significantly less labor while maintaining or even increasing the accuracy and adequacy of the models. Materials and methods. Such methods of scientific knowledge as analysis and synthesis of various levels, methods of data preparation for machine learning, machine learning methods implementing a linear regression model and regression using decision trees were used. The popular Python language and publicly available libraries for data analysis and preparation and building machine learning models were used as the main technology stack for implementing machine learning methods. Results. The data was prepared for training the model using machine learning methods, and the data was modified without loss in such a way that it represents exclusively numerical values. Linear regression and regression models using decision trees were trained. A metric of model quality confirmed by high values of determination coefficients (0.68 and 0.98, respectively) was calculated, using standard tools from the libraries used. Conclusions: numerical values of input of such characteristics as food regime (0.176935–0.315269), as well as the ratio of the number of irrigations and irrigation norms (0.056576–0.108139), into the model, confirm their significance for the conditions of research areas and database collection.
Identification of molecular characters of tomato seedlings (Solanum lycopersicum) from Limpopo Province, South Africa, using 28S rDNA
Authors: GELDENHUYS GAVIN
Published: May 2024

Farming with tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in South Africa can be a highly profitable operation, provided the farmer starts the crop with the right variety of quality seedlings, suited for the specific growth area. Therefore, it is necessary to study tomato seedlings on the molecular level. This study was conducted to isolate and identify S. lycopersicum in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Therefore, this molecular study was conducted in 2022 at Limpopo University. To identify S. lycopersicum 28S rDNA marker was used. The DNA was extracted using the Chelex method. The tomato was identified as S. lycopersicum. The Nblast analysis showed South African S. lycopersicum has a 99.8% similarity with a population from Germany (OU640345) and a 99.7% similarity with a population from Sweden (OK073662). Phylogenetic analysis using maximum likelihood placed this species with those molecularly identified as S. lycopersicum in the same clade with highly supported (83) bootstrap values. In conclusion, this species is identified using 28S rDNA properly. However, other DNA markers are recommended to understand Solanum spp. phylogeny better.
Analysing Pandoraea associated with Brassica oleracea using 16S rDNA from Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: AMINISARTESHNIZI MEHRNOUSH
Published: May 2024

The genus Pandoraea comprises gram-negative, motile, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped, oxidase-positive, and obligate aerobes bacteria with a single polar flagellum. Several species belonging to this genus have been identified as potentially risky pathogenic bacteria, which can adversely impact the yield of white cabbage plants. A study was conducted at the University of Limpopo in 2023 to isolate and identify the Pandoraea bacterium from a white cabbage field and a free-living nematode, Acrobeles complexus, in South Africa. The molecular study used the 16S rDNA marker to identify the bacterium associated with nematode and white cabbage fields from South Africa's soils. The DNA was extracted using the Chelex method, and the bacterium was identified as Pandoraea. Specific primers were used to amplify the 16S rDNA to identify the nematode. The Nblast analysis showed that South African Pandoraea has a 99% similarity with a population from India (AB510957). Phylogenetic analysis using maximum likelihood placed this species with those molecularly identified as Pandoraea in the same clade with highly supported (100) bootstrap values. In conclusion, this study has demonstrated that the 16S rDNA marker can be effectively used to identify Pandoraea species. However, the use of additional DNA markers is recommended to achieve a better understanding of Pandoraea's phylogeny.
Poner orden en la casa. Reglamentos para el buen gobierno de las capillas de música en catedrales novohispanas durante el siglo XVIII
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, Torres Medina Raúl
Published: May 2024

During the Novohispanic period, the music chapels were important to promptly complete the Catholic ritual celebrated in the various viceregal cathedrals. The music had to agree with the grandeur of the great temples, and the musicians had to behave accordingly to the work they performed for the Church. The normative discipline that governed the entire ecclesiastical world for its proper functioning was not alien to those who dedicated themselves to the musical practice. Through the examination of five cathedral rulebooks from Mexico, Puebla, and Valladolid (Morelia), issued in the 18th century, I demonstrate how these legal instruments regulated the musicians’ activities within their workspace and were designed to increase worship decorum inside sacred spaces.
МОДЕЛІ ВИЯВЛЕННЯ АНОМАЛІЙ ДЛЯ СЕНСОРНИХ ДАНИХ ПРОЦЕСУ БУРІННЯ НАФТОГАЗОВИХ СВЕРДЛОВИН В УМОВАХ НЕВИЗНАЧЕНОСТІ
Authors: ПРОЦЮК ВОЛОДИМИР
Published: May 2024

Представлено питання дослідження та впровадження алгоритмічних моделей для ефективного виявлення аномалій у сенсорних даних, що стосуються процесу буріння нафтогазових свердловин. У зв'язку з постійним стрімким розвитком сучасних технологій та підвищенням вимог до безпеки та продуктивності у виробничих процесах нафтогазової промисловості, автор статті розглядає можливості використання передових методів аналізу даних, таких як машинне навчання та штучний інтелект. В статті розглядаються основні виклики, пов'язані з аналізом сенсорних даних у контексті буріння свердловин, та обговорюються потенційні підходи до їх вирішення. Зокрема, розглядаються алгоритми класифікації, кластеризації та аналізу часових рядів з метою виявлення незвичайних змін у важливих параметрах процесу буріння, таких як тиск у свердловині, температура на різних глибинах, швидкість обертання бурової колони та інші ключові показники. Подальший розвиток та застосування подібних алгоритмічних моделей може значно покращити процес моніторингу та управління бурінням, зменшити ризики аварій та сприяти більш ефективному реагуванню на потенційні загрози для персоналу та навколишнього середовища. В контексті цифрового родовища широко застосовуються різноманітні типи давачів для збору величезних обсягів даних під час процесу буріння нафтогазової свердловини. Ці дані передаються у різні системи, такі як системи спостереження, моніторингу та управління процесом буріння. У таких системах ці дані використовуються для прийняття рішень або прогнозування подій у реальному часі. Однак, точність цих рішень або прогнозів значно залежить від надійності даних, які надходять від давачів. Ефективність прийняття рішень і прогнозування динаміки процесу буріння сильно ускладнюється в контексті можливої невизначеності або помилковості цих даних. Виявленню аномалій у сенсорних даних приділяється значна увага, оскільки вони потребують фільтрації перед їх використанням. Для цього застосовується ряд алгоритмів для виявлення аномалій, проте лише деякі з них здатні враховувати невизначеності, пов'язані з сенсорними даними. Такі невизначеності можуть бути пов'язані з неповнотою, невідомістю, розмитістю, неточністю та неоднозначністю. У даній статті пропонується новий алгоритм виявлення аномалій сенсорних даних процесу буріння нафтогазових свердловин на основі правил з коефіцієнтами впевненості, а також розглядається механізм побудови інтелектуальних систем на основі правил з коефіцієнтами впевненості.