bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INSTAGRAM SEBAGAI PELUANG SEKALIGUS TANTANGAN DAKWAH ISLAM
Authors: Putri Rahmi Nadia
Published: December 2023

Instagram is a part of social media that is very popular with the public with its features that attract a lot of attention. For some people, Instagram is a medium of opportunity to spread Islam without having to be in one place and without having to be on the pulpit. The presence of the Internet and the development of technology makes it easier for all groups to carry out their activities, including young people in the fields of economics, education and religious preaching. Talking about religious da'wah, some young activists use Instagram as an opportunity as well as a challenge to preach. Therefore, the author is interested in analyzing Instagram as an opportunity and challenge for young missionary activists. The method used is a qualitative descriptive approach which aims to collect detailed information on how Instagram acts as an opportunity and challenge in preaching. The results of this research are one way to describe how da'wah is carried out through the social media Instagram.
Instagram salah satu bagian dari media sosial yang banyak sekali digemari masyarakat dengan fitur-fitur nya yang banyak menarik perhatian. Bagi sebagian orang, Instagram merupakan media peluang untuk melakukan syiar Islam tanpa harus berada di suatu tempat dan tanpa harus berada diatas mimbar. Kehadiran Internet dan berkembangnya teknologi memudahkan segala kalangan dalam melakukan aktivitasnya tak terkecuali kalangan muda baik dalam bidang ekonomi, pendidikan maupun dakwah agama. Berbicara dakwah agama, sebagian aktivis muda memanfaatkan Instagram sebagai peluang sekaligus tantangan dakwah. Oleh karena itu, penulis tertarik untuk menganalisis mengenai Instagram sebagai peluang sekaligus tantangan bagi aktivis dakwah muda. Metode yang digunakan ialah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengumpulkan informasi secara rinci bagaimana Instagram berperan sebagai peluang dan tantangan dalam berdakwah. Hasil penelitian ini merupakan salah satu cara untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana dakwah dilakukan melalui media sosial Instagram.
Juventude e a temática ambiental: revisão sistemática de artigos acadêmicos
Authors: Cardoso Viviane Amélia Ribeiro , Almeida Eloisa Maria Ferreira De , Souza Maria Celeste Reis Fernandes de , Rocha Lissandra Lopes Coelho , Campos Renata Bernardes Faria
Published: December 2023

O artigo tem como objeto de discussão o grave contexto de crise ambiental e o envolvimento da juventude com a temática. Apoia-se em autores do campo da Educação Ambiental Crítica e da Sociologia da Ju
Update on the Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Products in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Authors: Khalid Ahmed Al-Anazi , Ahmed Ayyad , Solaf Kanfer
Published: December 2023

Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) is a major limitation to the success of allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) as Steroid-Refractory (SR) acute GVHD carries poor prognosis due to the absence of an efficacious second-line therapy. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) which have immunosuppressive, immunomodulatory, and regenerative properties may become a highly effective therapeutic modality for SR-GVHD in the near future. MSCs have already been approved to treat childhood SR-GVHD in Japan, and they have been conditionally licensed in New Zealand and Canada. It is expected that MSCs will be approved for the treatment of SR-GVHD in adults in Europe, North America, and other parts of the world within a few years. Utilization of the recently introduced techniques including the use of MSC products such as exosomes and Extracellular Vesicles (ECVs) instead of the parent MSCs, robotic manufacturing technology, and genetic engineering of MSCs will ultimately overcome the remaining obstacles facing the widespread utilization of MSCs and their products as therapeutics not only in HSCT but also in other medical fields. The aim of this review is to provide an update on the remarkable progress achieved in the use of MSCs and their products in the field of HSCT.
Implementing quality-of-care during labour, childbirth, and early postnatal care, northeast Namibia: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Siseho Gloria Mutimbwa , Mathole Thubelihle , Jackson Debra
Published: December 2023

Background

Attention to quality-of-care is increasing in low- and-middle-income countries. Nevertheless, few studies exist on the impact of these approaches to caregiving. This paper presents results on the quality-of-care mothers and neonates receive during labour, childbirth, and early postnatal care, pre-and-post-implementation of the World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund/United Population Fund (WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA) quality improvement interventions.

Methods

A quasi-experimental study design was used to assess the quality-of-care measures/interventions around childbirth and the immediate postnatal care period; we purposively sampled a high-volume hospital, northeast Namibia. Using the Every Mother Every Newborn (EMEN) childbirth quantitative survey questionnaire, we interviewed (pre=100; post=102) women who delivered prior to their discharge home and observed (pre=53; post=60) different women at admission, of which 19 of 53 and 50 of 60, respectively, progressed to deliver on the same day of data collection. Twenty (pre) and 24 (post) staff, and one facility manager (pre-and-post) were also interviewed. Descriptive statistics were used to present results.

Results

Postintervention, we found improvements in most assessed quality-of-care measures/interventions, e.g., thorough drying (94.7-100%), babies placed skin-to-skin with their mothers (89.5-98%) and assessed for resuscitation (69.8-98%) needs. Monitoring labour using partograph remained low (11.3-19.3%). During admission, women’s history taking (75.5-95%), blood pressure (98.1%-100%), urine testing (77.4-93.3%), foetal heart rate (94.3-100%), abdominal (86.8-100%) and vaginal examinations (96.2-100%) all improved. Yet, quality-of-care gaps were identified for labour monitoring, and routine postnatal care. Less 50% of women received counselling on family planning (5.3-42%), postnatal care (5.3-40%), maternal (0-38%) and newborn (0-40%) danger signs. Women’s satisfaction with information on breastfeeding and post-partum care and hygiene was 48-56.9% and 41-43.0% respectively.

Conclusions

This is the first study in Namibia to assess pre-and-post implementation of quality-of-care practices around childbirth, and postnatal period. Inconsistency and noteworthy quality-of-care gaps exist in the early postnatal care period. Postnatal care management and interpersonal communication skills trainings are likely to improve and sustain high evidence-based care beyond labour and delivery. The poor quality-of-care practices for labour and postnatal care requires further investigation.
Laboratory Evaluation of Efficacy of the Larvicide Spinosad Against Anopheles
Stephensi in Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Authors: Gonzalez-Olvera Gabriela , Yared Solomon , Aklilu Esayas , Gebresilassie Araya , Bibiano-Marin Wilbert , Che-Mendoza Azael , Kirstein Oscar , Vazquez-Prokopec Gonzalo M. , Manrique-Saide Pablo
Published: December 2023

We report the efficacy of a commercial formulation of the insecticide spinosad against larvae of Anopheles stephensi populations found in the city of Jigjiga, Somali Region, eastern Ethiopia. Batches of 25 larvae (late III to early IV instars) collected from large water storage reservoirs associated with construction sites (the primary An. stephensi larval site in the dry season) were tested under laboratory conditions against each insecticide at a dose recommended by the manufacturer (Natular® G30, 0.02 g/5 liter), following World Health Organization guidelines. Mortality at 24–48 h postexposure was 100%. Results show that spinosad is effective against An. stephensi larvae and suggest that it may be a useful tool as part of larval source management plans aimed at controlling this invasive malaria vector in Ethiopia.
DETECTION OF EARLY PREGNANCY IN AWASSI EWES BY MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD PROGESTERONE LEVELS
Authors: A. Fahmi H. , A.R. Fathalla M. , 0. Hussain S.
Published: December 2023

Twenty Awassi ewes aged 2-3 years were used in this experiment. Estrus was synchronized in these ewes by using intravaginal sponges containing 60 mg of Medroxy Progoesterone Acetate (MAP) which was kept for 9 days followed by intramuscular injection of 500 IU of Pregnant Mares Serum Gonadotrophin (PMSG) immediately after withdrawal of the sponges. Ewes were monitored for signs of estrus by means of an apronized detector ram, those which came into estrus were hand-mated to a known fertility rams. Following the service, blood was drawn from the jugular vein of each ewe at days 0 (before sevice), 12, 16,24,28,35,42 and 50. Serum was isolated and utilized for progesterone assay. Progesterone was assayed by RIA method. Mean progesterone concentrations for the fore mentioned periods were: 0.263, 4.909, 5.290, 5.21, 5.1, 5,18, 5.59 and 5.17 ng/ml, respectively. 

Mean progesterone concentration in ewes bearing single fetus for the above mentioned periods were: 3.64, 3.48, 3.78, 3.7, 3.84, and 3.74 ng/ml, respectively. While in those bearing twin were: 6.58, 6.58, 6.64, 6.7, 6.66, 7.34 and 6.6 ng/ml, respectively. 

The conclusion was that progesterone assay proved to be a reliable method for early detection of pregnancy in Awassi ewes and can be used to differentiate between single and twin pregnancies.
STUDIES OF BIOCHEMICAL AND HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES IN LOCAL BREED CATTLE NATURALLY- INFECTED WITH FASCTOLA GIGANTICA
Authors: A.Makkawi Talib , 0.Youhana S.
Published: December 2023

This study was conducted by evaluate some haematological and biochemical changes caused by F. gigantica. The haematological and biochemical changes were studied, by taking samples of blood collected from jugular veins of animals slaughtered in the abattoir. The disease in its two phases (acute and chronic) did not cause any significant change in total serum protein. The increased amount of serum GOT in both phases could be considered as an indicator of the liver damage. 

However, the total serum bilirubin is not a good indicator of liver function except in some severe chronic cases.
A new Bayesian ridge estimator for logistic regression in the presence of multicollinearity
Authors: Folashade Adeola Bolarinwa  , Olusola Samuel Makinde  , Olusoga Akin Fasoranbaku
Published: December 2023

This research introduces the Bayesian schemes for estimating logistic regression parameters in the presence of multicollinearity. The Bayesian schemes involve the introduction of a prior together with the likelihood which resulted in the posterior distribution that is not tractable, hence the use of a numerical method i.e Gibbs sampler. Different levels of multicollinearity were chosen to be p = 0.80‚0.85‚0.90‚0.95‚0.99and 0.999to accommodate severe, very severe and nearly perfect state of multicollinearity with sample sizes taken as 10,20,30,50,100,200,300 and 500.Different ridge parameters k were introduced to remedy the effect of multicollinearity .The explanatory variables used were 3 and 7. Model estimation was carried out using Bayesian approach via the Gibbs sampler of Markov Chain Monte Carlo Simulation. The means square error MSE of Bayesian logistic regression estimation was compared with the frequentist methods of the estimation. The result shows a minimum mean square error with the Bayesian scheme compared to the frequentist method.
Security aspects in IoT based cloud computing
Authors: Ehsan Bazgir  , Ehteshamul Haque  , Numair Bin Sharif  , Md. Faysal Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Cloud computing offers a flexible framework in which data and resources are spread across different locations and can be accessed from various industrial environments. This technology has revolutionized the way resources such as data, services, and applications are used, stored, and shared in industrial applications. Over the past decade, industries have rapidly embraced cloud computing due to its advantages of enhanced accessibility, cost reduction, and improved performance. Moreover, the integration of cloud computing has led to significant advancements in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT). However, this quick shift to the cloud has also introduced various security concerns and challenges. Traditional security solutions are not always suitable or effective for cloud-based systems. Despite the continuous use of complex cyber weapons, efforts have been made in recent years to address the security issues and concerns associated with cloud platforms. The rapid progress of deep learning (DL) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has provided opportunities to tackle these security challenges in the cloud. The research presented in this study encompasses a comprehensive survey of the enabling architecture, services, configurations, and security models for cloud-based IoT. It also categorizes the security concerns in IoT within four major categories (data, network and service, applications, and people-related security issues) and provides a detailed discussion on each category. Furthermore, the study examines the latest advancements in cloud-based IoT attacks, analyzes significant security issues within each category, and presents the limitations from a broader perspective encompassing general, artificial intelligence, and deep learning aspects.
Lerep Tourism Village in Central Java: Its Basic Tourism Development
Authors: Djumiarti Titik , Purnaweni Hartuti , Amalia Sefi , Wulandari Diah
Published: December 2023

Tourism is one of the highest factors to encourage economic growth.  Tourism development in Indonesia is mostly carried out through the development of tourist villages.  Tourism must be designed in order to create a positive impact on society, especially related to economic improvement. One of the Tourism Villages in Central Java is Lerep Village located in West Ungaran district, Semarang Regency which has various agrotourism potentials.  This study aims to analyze: "How is the tourism development of Lerep Tourism Village?". This study used a qualitative approach with data collection methods through literature, participatory observation and interviews. In this study review based on 3P+4A, i.e. Price, Place, Promotion and Attraction, Access, Amenity, and Ancillary. Reviewed from 3P+4A, the tourism development of Lerep Village has been very good with regarding to environmental conditions and local wisdom as a superior base for its Tourism package. In terms of the price of the tour package, it is quite affordable and in accordance with the facilities provided. The promotion aspect is an aspect that is still not optimal, thus, it is necessary to optimize tourism promotion through social media. The tourist attractions provided are abundantly varied, but to maintain the sustainability of tourism and so that tourism is not monotonous Access to the Lerep Tourism Village is an aspect that needs special attention for policy makers considering that access to the Lerep Tourism Village, such as roads and the availability of public transportation, is very limited.tourism
INVESTIGATION OF EQUINE HERPESVIRUS-1 AND EQUINE HERPESVIRUS-4 INFECTIONS BY REAL-TIME PCR IN HORSES IN KARS REGION
Authors: AKMAN Ayhan , AKPINAR Rahşan , KIZILTEPE Şemistan
Published: December 2023

Horse herpesvirus infections are significant from a clinical, financial, and epidemiological standpoint. EHV-1 and EHV-4 are two of the ones that contribute to outbreaks. Blood samples from 138 symptomatic or asymptomatic horses in the Kars region were used in this study to test for EHV-1 and EHV-4. EHV-1 was found in 40 (29%) blood samples, EHV-4 in 49 (35.5%) blood samples, and both agents were recognized in 24 (17.4%) blood samples using the Real-Time PCR method. The findings indicate that the strategic location of the Kars region should be taken into account in the fight against EHV-1 and EHV-4 infections, in addition to care-feeding and climatic conditions.
Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in Honey and Momordica charantia Linn
Authors: KEYVAN Nilay
Published: December 2023

Phenolic compounds are bioactive constituents found in both honey and Momordica charantia, contributing to their potential health benefits. Honey, a natural sweetener, contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, and other minor phenolic contents, which contribute to its antioxidant activity and potential therapeutic properties. In this study, the High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) technique was utilized to determine the phenolic content of Momordica charantia Linn and honey. The analysis of Momordica charantia Linn demonstrated that it showed the highest level of p-hydroxy benzoic acid, whereas the lowest quantity of p-coumaric acid was detected. Rutin was identified as the primary constituent in the composition of honey, whereas o-coumaric acid was detected in the lowest concentration. In conclusion, it can be concluded that Momordica charantia Linn and honey possess a significant abundance of phenolic compounds.
“O Horla (primeira versão)”, de Guy de Maupassant, e os procedimentos de composição narrativa do gênero fantástico
Authors: García Flavio
Published: December 2023

A publicação, em 1970, de Introdução à literatura fantástica, de Tzvetan Todorov, é um marco delimitador dos estudos do fantástico. A partir da publicação, Todorov passa a ser visto como uma referência natural de paradigma, e os estudos acerca do fantástico começam a ser apontados como antecessores, contemporâneos ou sucessores à publicação. Todorov segue uma concepção genológica, diferente de outros teóricos. Filipe Furtado publica, em 1980, A construção do fantástico na narrativa, seguindo, também uma perspectiva genológica. Furtado, no entanto, corrige falhas e completa faltas que observa na obra de Todorov. A proposta deste ensaio é demonstrar, em “O Horla (Primeira versão)”, de Gui de Maupssant, os procedimentos de construção narrativa do fantástico conforme expressos por Furtado.
VITICULTURE OF THE GUDERMES DISTRICT OF THE CHECHEN REPUBLIC IN THE DURING OF THE FLOWING INDUSTRY
Authors:   Academy of Sciences of the Chechen Republic, Grozny, Russia, Zarmaev Ali Alkhazurovich
Published: December 2023

The article reveals the main factors and moments that characterize the develop-ment of viticulture in the Gudermessky district of the Checheno-Ingush ASSR in the 80s of the XX century. It is emphasized that this area is more suitable for viticulture than the "old" areas – Naursky, Shelkovskoy and Nadterechny. In confirmation, emphasis is placed on more favorable edaphoclimatic conditions, the possibility of introducing a non-covering and semi-covering grape culture, a higher adaptability of the population to the industry, due to the proximity to the Khasavyurtovsky District, where the population was engaged in viticulture much earlier. It was found that by the mid-1980s 8 specialized farms (wine collective farms) operated in the district, which are part of the production and collective farm association "Checheningushvino". The area of vineyards was systematically growing, the wine collective farms achieved high results in terms of gross production of grapes and grape yield capacity. A special place was given to securing vineyards for mobile groups of wine-growers (family contract) and tenants. The culture of grapes in the region occupied a prestigious place among other branches of the agro-industrial complex. It was especially noted that the processes of intensification of production were launched. High-value grape varieties with increased frost resistance were tested, allowing them to switch to a non-covering crop; the bushes were transferred to more advanced pruning, which were distinguished by a greater capacity in terms of load with shoots, etc. After the release of the Anti-Alcohol Decree and subsequent negative processes that led to the collapse of the country (and to military operations in Chechnya), the industry began to curtail. However, the experience accumulated by generations of growing grapes finds its application.
La valutazione del pronome clitico ‘ci’ in adulti normoudenti e sordi
Studio pilota sull’uso di un nuovo test
Authors: Rosa Lara , Suozzi Alice , D’Ortenzio Silvia
Published: December 2023

Deaf individuals allegedly show significant difficulties with the comprehension and production of the morphosyntactic elements of oral languages such as Italian. However, while most research focuses exclusively on accusative clitic pronouns, little attention has been drawn to the Italian ‘ci’ pronoun. Therefore, the main purpose of the present pilot study has been the creation of a new test for the assessment of the production of the clitic pronoun ‘ci’ by deaf adults. The task has been tested on a small experimental group of four profoundly-deaf individuals and a control group of 13 hearing subjects, whose results appear to be remarkably divergent.
ἀκολουθοῦντε (Σb α 746, Phot. α 788, Phryn. PS fr. *114)
Authors: Gerbi Giulia
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the dual participle ἀκολουθοῦντε discussed in the lexica Σb α 746, Phot. α 788, Phryn. PS fr. *114.
σκότος (Moer. σ 34, Phot. σ 377, Thom.Mag. 333.9–10)
Authors: Batisti Roberto
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the noun σκότος discussed in the lexica Moer. σ 34, Phot. σ 377, Thom.Mag. 333.9–10.
ξύν, σύν (Moer. ξ 2, Moer. ξ 3, Moer. ξ 4)
Authors: Andrea Pellettieri
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the prefixes ξύν and σύν discussed in the Atticist lexicon Moer. ξ 2, Moer. ξ 3, Moer. ξ 4.
Δημοσθένας, Δημοσθένεις (Moer. δ 48)
Authors: Andrea Pellettieri
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the accusative forms Δημοσθένας and Δημοσθένεις discussed in the Atticist lexicon Moer. δ 48.
νῆστις ὀσμή (Phryn. PS 91.3)
Authors: Andrea Pellettieri
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the expression νῆστις ὀσμή discussed in the Atticist lexicon Phryn. PS 91.3.
ἐπιστάτης (Antiatt. ε 100)
Authors: Benuzzi Federica
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the noun ἐπιστάτης discussed in the Atticist lexicon Antiatt. ε 100.
ὕπαιθρος, ὑπαίθριος (Phryn. Ecl. 221, Philemo [Vindob.] 396.17)
Authors: Batisti Roberto
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the adjectives ὑπαίθριος and ὕπαιθρος discussed in the Atticist lexica Phryn. Ecl. 221, Philemo (Vindob.) 396.17.
Σωκράτη, Σώκρατες (Moer. σ 23)
Authors: Andrea Pellettieri
Published: December 2023

This article provides a philological and linguistic commentary on the vocative forms Σωκράτη and Σώκρατες discussed in the Atticist lexicon Moer. σ 23.
The Place of Ekphrasis in the Formation of Architectural Narrative
Authors: ASAR Hande , FAİZ BÜYÜKÇAM Serap
Published: December 2023

In the architectural design process, the architect(designer) engages in an internal dialogue with themselves, the object of their design, and other stakeholders. This dialogue, in turn, takes place through language and reveals a narrative. Within the architectural design, this language is established through (architectural) representation/ drawing. However, architectural drawing possesses symbolic and semantic layers akin to any language. This study focuses on these layers through “ekphrasis”, which is based on the relationship between visual and verbal representation, and asks: “How does ekphrasis as a method relate to the meaning of architectural drawing, and how does it find a place for itself in the architectural narrative?” In this study, the text-meaning-drawing relationship is examined using the deconstruction method and case study techniques. Therefore, a drawing workshop was conducted utilizing Homer’s Iliad, as it was the first ekphrastic text. The findings are then discussed in relation to the role of ekphrasis in shaping the architectural narrative.
Formación del profesorado durante la pandemia por Covid-19. Una revisión de literatura
Authors: Rodríguez Pech Juanita , Estrella Ceme Helbert Alfonso , Arceo Arceo Eddy Paloma , Zaldívar Acosta Marisa del Socorro
Published: December 2023

La educación en emergencia motivada por la pandemia de COVID-19 reiteró el importante papel del profesorado para mantener en funcionamiento los sistemas educativos durante la contingencia sanitaria, y evidenció la necesidad de ofrecer espacios formativos como apoyo en esta etapa. Con el objetivo de identificar las características de la formación que se proporcionó al profesorado de nivel básico durante el citado período, se realizó una revisión sistemática de investigaciones y experiencias publicadas en tres bases de datos (ERIC, JSTOR y EBSCO) de las cuales se extrajo un conjunto final de 17 documentos que se analizaron a partir de cinco categorías.  El análisis mostró que la mayoría de la formación se ofreció en línea y adoptó un enfoque práctico; predominaron dos propósitos: a) mejorar la habilitación docente en el uso de herramientas tecnológicas, y b) atender el impacto del confinamiento en el bienestar relacional y en la construcción del conocimiento docente.  Se concluye la relevancia de mantener la formación continua del profesorado en tiempos de crisis, para contribuir con su desarrollo profesional y atender sus necesidades en las diversas esferas de la labor docente.
Prácticas de liderazgo distribuido en centros secundarios de Formación Profesional en Chile. Un estudio de caso
Authors: Ahumada Luis , Zamora Belén , Ascorra Paula
Published: December 2023

Considerando la relevancia del liderazgo para el cambio escolar, surge la necesidad de revisar las prácticas de Liderazgo Distribuido en Centros Secundarios de Formación Profesional. Especialmente, al considerar la posible incidencia de este estilo de Liderazgo Distribuido en los procesos de mejoramiento escolar. En el presente trabajo se realizó un estudio de caso en un centro secundario de formación profesional chileno que posee el atributo de una trayectoria de mejoramiento sostenido, con el fin de comprender cómo los integrantes del equipo directivo han adquirido prácticas de Liderazgo Distribuido. La metodología de la investigación correspondió a una metodología narrativa; perspectiva que permite construir el conocimiento a partir de la propia experiencia de los participantes. Como resultados se obtuvo que, para el proceso de adquisición de prácticas de liderazgo, se ven involucrados tanto hitos personales como hitos organizacionales, aspectos que responden específicamente a las historias personales y organizacionales del caso de estudio. Palabras clave: educación media técnico profesional; liderazgo distribuido; prácticas de liderazgo, mejoramiento educativo, narraciones.
GEOMORPHOLOGICAL, HYDROGEOLOGICAL AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY ANALYSIS IN KARST SYSTEMS OF THE CENTRAL-WESTERN PART OF METALIFERI MOUNTAINS
Authors:   Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University 5-7, Clinicilor Street, 400006, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, IACOB George , BUZILĂ Liviu Ioan ,   Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University 5-7, Clinicilor Street, 400006, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, DORDAI Lucian ,   INCDO-INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation 67, Donath Street, 400293, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: December 2023

This scientific study focuses on the relatively lesser-known karst areas in the central-western part of Metaliferi Mountains. These surfaces display pronounced spatial fragmentation, forming limestone klippes with well-defined karst systems of geomorphic and hydrogeological complexity. Using GIS and statistical methods, the study highlights the morphological and distributional traits of the identified karst forms. Additionally, the area was analysed from a hydrogeological standpoint to explore the connections between the identified insurgences and exsurgences, and the impact of the karst environment on the chemical characteristics of karst waters. The geomorphological analysis reveals a clustered and non-uniform arrangement of depression forms, as shown by the nearest neighbour index, with a quasi-circular shape highlighted by the Circularity Index. From a hydrogeological perspective, there is an increase in carbonate ions (HCO3-) and calcium ions (Ca2+), along with a decrease in Fe and Al ions, indicating possible alluvium presence as a filter. The comparison of these values with legal thresholds demonstrates a high water quality in the analysed karst exurgences.
THE ATTRACTION OF CAN THO CITY, VIETNAM AS A TOURIST DESTINATION
Authors:   School of Economics, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam, HAI Luu Thanh Duc , NGUYEN Quoc Nghi ,   School of Economics, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam, HUYEN Khuu Ngoc ,   School of Economics, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam
Published: December 2023

This study aims to demonstrate the influencing factors on the destination attractiveness of Can Tho City, Vietnam. From October 2022 to November 2022, the study collected data using a convenient sampling method, with a sample size of 268 tourists. A mixed-method research approach combining qualitative and quantitative research methods was employed to validate the research hypotheses. For qualitative research, a focus group discussion method was conducted to identify appropriate scales for the research model. For quantitative research, the following analytical methods were utilized: testing the reliability of the scales using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM). The research results indicate that the attraction of Can Tho City as a tourism destination depends on 08 factors, including the natural environment, local culture, local cuisine, recreational activities, infrastructure, service price, tourism promotion, and local residents. Among these, tourism promotion is the most significant and influential factor affecting the attraction of Can Tho City as a tourism destination.
EXPLORING SMART CITY CHARACTERISTICS FOR “TOURISM-FOR-ALL” INITIATIVES IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Malaysia, WEE Hassnah , ANAS Mohd Saufi ,   Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Malaysia, THOMAS Alfian ,   Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Malaysia
Published: December 2023

The study presents a systematic literature review conducted following a rigorous search protocol that identified 7900 articles published in SCOPUS-indexed journals in 2001-2021. These articles were filtered using the PRISMA approach, resulting in the selection of 61 relevant papers. The research outcome offers essential insights into the core characteristics of smart cities in urban development, encompassing five primary dimensions: government, citizens, technology, mobility, and the environment, over the past two decades. The findings of this study benefit smart city stakeholders, recommends using the “Tourism-For-All” destination concept in urban development, and contributes to the emerging “Purple Tourism” framework.
Impact of unfair purchasing policies on the retail price
Authors: Lukavac Marko , Miljenović Dejan , Jakovac Pavle
Published: December 2023

This paper provides empirical evidence of the negative aspects of unfairness within the food supply chain concerning the purchasing policies of a micro-food producer who is also a supplier of large retail chains in the Republic of Croatia. When looking at the business relations between micro-enterprises and retailers, the authors identify a problem in the form of purchasing policies of retailers that contradict the legislative intention of the Act on the Prohibition of Unfair Trading Practices in the Food Supply Chain and the Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the same subject. The paper aims to point out to the legislators that their approach to the issue has not led to the economic sustainability of the vulnerable links in the food supply chain, i.e., the supply side companies, as the problem has mostly been diverted to unfair prices. The authors point out the undue rigidity of the legislation concerning market competition in prohibited vertical agreements and the undue flexibility in price intelligence. In addition, this paper points out that unfair purchasing policies may constitute inflationary pressures not yet recognized by macroeconomic theory. The limitation of the paper stems from the likely generalization based on inductive inferences based on a case study. There is the possibility of further research on this topic in the short term to make informed economic and policy decisions.
Analisis Penerapan ISO 9001:2015 Pada Bagian Pengecekan Karoseri Truk Studi Kasus Di Pt. XYZ
Authors: Wilujeng Nugroho Handi , Alawiyah Siregar Erin
Published: December 2023

PT. XYZ is a company engaged in the body truck industry, both cold diesel and fuso. The application of ISO 9001:2015 in a company is one of the most important quality management principles because a result to be achieved will be more efficiently achieved when related activities and resources are managed as an integral process that cannot be separated.Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find out the efforts to implement the ISO 9001:2015 standard carried out by the checking section at PT. XYZ in the field based on indicators that have been determined by ISO 9001-2015 regarding quality. And after comparing and knowing the indicators that are appropriate and which are not in accordance with their application, it can be seen that all indicators are in accordance with the application in the field with a total percentage of 84.0%, and in this indicator the most significant is found in indicator III with a percentage of 86.2 % which is declared very good and indicator VI with a percentage of 88.9% which is declared very good. From the conclusions obtained. Based on the analysis of the overall percentage results, 8 indicators of the implementation of ISO 9001-2015 in the checking section of PT. XYZ can be categorized as "Very Good", because from the overall percentage of 8 indicators of the implementation of ISO 9001-2015, the percentage is 84.0%. And the suitability of the application in the company is in accordance with ISO 9001-2015.
Optimization of Product Distribution Cost Furniture UD.SJ using Stepping Stone Method
Authors: Arsi Fadli , Syafei Dedri , Silviyani Silviyani
Published: December 2023

UD. SJ is one of the SMEs in Pelalawan with the main product in the form of furniture. Problems that are often faced by UD. SJ is the distribution and distribution of costs for product sales that are not optimal, lack of calculations, lack of recording and bookkeeping, thus making UD. SJ sometimes takes a loss. So the formulation in this study is how to optimize the distribution costs of UD products. SJ, the distribution process is influenced by the distance traveled, the cost of the trip, and the number of vehicles and drivers. The purpose of the study was to determine the optimal cost comparison of product distribution in UD. SJ. The method used is the stepping stone transport method). The results showed that the calculation of the distribution costs of furniture products from UD. The optimal SJ using the stepping stone method manually is Rp. 31,233,751.
Pengaruh Kompentensi dan Kompensasi Terhadap Disiplin Kerja Serta Dampaknya pada Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. BSI KC Arifin Ahmad Pekanbaru
Authors: Zulmi Syafriade
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of compensation and competence on work discipline and its impact on employee performance at PT BSI KC Arifin Ahmad Pekanbaru. By using quantitative research methods by conducting a survey of employees of PT BSI KC Arifin Ahmad Pekanbaru. The sample in this study was 82 people. The research method used is a quantitative descriptive approach. The data collection used by the author in this study is a questionnaire. The data collected is primary data. Analysis of the data used is to use path analysis (path analysis). By using software SPSS 17.00 for windows. The results showed that there was a relationship between competence and work discipline, compensation and work discipline. And the effect of competence and compensation on employee performance. And the effect of work discipline on employee performance.
Digital Marketing And Branding Analysis : Competitive Advantages Of Small Medium Enterprise Post-Covid-19
Authors: Farhas Rizqon Jamil , Ependi Zulfan
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the influence of digital marketing and branding on turnover and competitive advantage of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) fostered by Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai after covid-19. The analytical tool used is WarpPLS with a total sample of 114 SMEs. The results of the study found that Digital Marketing had a positive influence on turnover, and the p value of Digital Marketing had an effect but not significant on turnover with a value of 0.140 (> 0.05). while the influence of Digital Marketing on competitive advantage has a coefficient value of 0.297, meaning that Digital Marketing has a positive effect on competitive advantage. For the influence between Branding and Turnover with a path coefficient value of 0.227, it means that Branding has a positive effect on Turnover but is not significant with a p value of 0.297. While the direct influence of branding on competitive advantage has a negative value of -0.253 meaning that branding does not have a positive influence on competitive advantage with a p value of 0.242. To see the direct effect of Turnover on Competitive Advantage, a positive value of 0.325 was obtained, meaning that Turnover had a positive effect on Competitive Advantage but not significant with a p value of 0.231 (> 0.05).
Pengaruh Penyemaian yang Berbeda Terhadap Pertumbuhan Tanaman Kelor (Moringa oleifera)
Authors: Novita Maulina , Habiyah Umul , Hidayat Rahmat
Published: December 2023

Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) is a type of tropical plant that is easy to grow in Indonesia. This plant is starting to be in great demand by the public and one of the types of plants that can be used as potential food. Its high nutritional status and benefits have earned it the nickname Mother's Best friend and Miracle tree. Other benefits of the Moringa plant are as an antimicrobial found in the seeds of the Moringa plant, coagulants in surface water purification efforts (pond water, river water, lake water) and a potential source of biodiesel raw material after jatropha curcas. Moringa cultivation can be done vegetatively and generatively. In this research, we will observe the generative reproduction of Moringa plants, namely through seeds. This study aims to find out how to sow moringa seeds that can produce the best plants. The treatment of soaking seeds in warm water showed a higher percentage of germination compared to immersion in ordinary water. The treatment of soaking the seeds in warm water followed by planting the sprouts in soil media added with manure had a very significant effect on plant height, number of leaves and root length.
Aplikasi Algoritma Pengurutan Menggunakan Java BlueJ Sebagai Media Bantu Pembelajaran
Authors: Marwa Safni
Published: December 2023

Many research and project development has been done since a decade for algorithm animation. But as fundamental of the programming, sorting algorithm still difficult to understand, especially for the students who were novice or beginner in programming. To cope with that problem, one of the solutions was by creating tool for animation of sorting algorithm. As a teaching aid, this tool could help the students to understand the algorithm and at the end they could be able to build their own program. This research would be developed one of the sorting algorithms techniques that usually use by the lecturer: Merge sort. Java BlueJ will be the IDE (Integrated Development environment) to developed the algorithm animation. The Animation of sorting algorithm would provide the template featuring input random number which could be type by the user or through push the random number buttons, besides import existing data. The process would display visually movement of the bar structures and text where the output would show an ordered bar structure from small to large number. The purpose of the user interface modification was the user convenience to learn algorithm.
CALLUS FORMATION AS A PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGN OF AUXIN LACK IN THE COMPOSITION OF A RHIZOGENESIS STIMULANT (BASED ON THE EXAMPLE OF IN VIVO ROOTING OF CONIFEROUS CROPS CUTTINGS)
Authors:   Nursery of ornamental plants ", Borovkov V.V. ,   Vashutino", Demchenko G.A. ,   Nursery of ornamental plants "Vashutino"
Published: December 2023

Characteristics of the effectiveness of rooting of coniferous crops are the percentage of rooting, the number of roots formed and their length. Callus formation often accompanies the rooting process, but research data on the relationship of this process with the effectiveness of rooting is contradictory. In the conditions of film cuttings equipped with heated substrate, studies were carried out on the relationship between the rooting of cuttings of coniferous crops and callus formation. To stimulate the rooting of semi-lignified cuttings of Juniperus scopulorum S. cultivar Skyrocket, growth powders Chrysatop and Rizapon 1% containing indolyl-3-butyric acid (IBA) in different concentrations were used. In the control treatment without a stimulant, all cuttings formed callus without rooting; when the bases of the cuttings were dusted with Chrysatop containing 0.25% IBA, callus formation decreased by 3.8 times, and the survival rate was 76%. In the variant with Rizapon powder containing 1% IMC, no callus formation was observed at all, the survival rate reached 81.4%. To stimulate the rooting of green cuttings of Juniperus scopulorum S. variety Blue Arrow, aqueous solutions of potassium salt IMC (IMC-K) were used in the concentration range from 0 to 150 mg/l when the bases of the cuttings were soaked for 16 hours. In the concentration range from 0 to 100 mg/l, an increase in survival rate by 1.89 and 3.87 times was observed, respectively, callus formation decreased by 3.38 times. To stimulate the rooting of semi-lignified cuttings of Thuja occidentalis L. variety Smaragd, Juníperus sabina L. species form and green cuttings of Thuja occidentalis L. variety Brabant, Kornevin growth powder containing 0.5% IBA was used. To obtain a concentration gradient, the powder was diluted with talc. Against the background of high survival rate of cuttings of Thuja occidentalis L. of both varieties – 82.85–96.9%, callus formation decreased from 92.9% in the control variant to 6.3% in the variant with pure Kornevin in cuttings of the Smaragd variety and from 71.88% in the control variant to 19.1% in variant Kornevin:talc 1:1 in cuttings of the Brabant variety. When rooting cuttings of Juniperus sabina L. with an increase in the concentration of IBA in the powder from 0 to 0.25% IBA, the survival rate increased from 10.71 to 89.29%, and the formation of callus on the cuttings decreased from 44.59 to 0%. The data obtained indicate that calus formation can serve as a sign of a lack of exogenous auxin in the rooting stimulator and, accordingly, an increase in the auxin content, all other things being equal, within the effective range is one of the ways to increase the percentage of survival of cuttings of coniferous crops.
Selection achievements in domestic poultry farming: monograph
Authors: Katerynych O. O. , Pankova S. M.
Published: December 2023

The monograph highlights current trends in the selection of different types of poultry in the world and Ukraine. The main stages of creating breeding achievements in poultry farming are outlined. The article presents the characteristics of various types of agricultural poultry of Ukrainian breeding according to the genetic structure and the manifestation of the main economically useful traits. The book is intended for managers and specialists, scientists, teachers and students of institutions of higher education in agriculture and biology, owners of specialized and farming and homestead farms.
Professional and psychological characteristics of the psychologist brand
Authors:   G.S. Kostiuk Institute of psychology of the NAES of Ukraine, Lolenko Kateryna
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Today, every psychologist is thinking about how to be competitive in the labor market, how to work effectively and increase the number of their clients. Purposeful formation of a professional brand may be helpful with this. Due to long military operations and the increased number of people who need psychological help, the professional brand of a psychologist will help them make their competences known to the target clients. Aim: To analyze the professional and psychological characteristics of the psychologist brand. Results: The conducted theoretical research allowed clarifying the concept of psychologist professionalism and professionally important qualities of a psychologist. The most important qualities for the formation of a psychologist's professional brand are the psychologist's affiliation and communication skills. The author proposes a communication model of a professional brand of a psychologist and describes the communication tools to form the psychologist's professional brand at micro-, meso-, and macro-level of communication. Conclusions. Psychologists' use of the professional brand communication model can improve their work efficiency and better meet their clients' needs.
Intensive Interaction as an intervention approach in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review
Authors: Papadopoulos Angelos , Vogindroukas Ioannis , Tsapara Angeliki , Voniati Louiza , Tafiadis Dionysios , Plotas Panagiotis
Published: December 2023

As a neurodevelopmental condition, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterised by pervasive social interaction and communication deficits. This review aimed to identify and synthesise the latest literature about the effectiveness of the Intensive Interaction approach in children with ASD. The review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The total number of children with ASD was 28, aged from 4 to 14 years old, with 27 males and only one female. The studies addressed intervention goals related to non-verbal and intentional communication, behavioural difficulties, joint attention, and parent-child interaction. The findings from the studies indicated that children with ASD had a positive outcome from the involvement in the Intensive Interaction approach. Regrettably, the constraints imposed by the methodology and design employed in the studies, coupled with the limited sample sizes (two of the studies consisted of a single case), preclude forming any definitive conclusions about the impacts of Intensive Interaction. However, the evidence is at least sufficient to support the assertions put forth by the authors. Despite the encouraging evidence of the effectiveness of the Intensive Interaction approach, multiple factors contribute as barriers to this issue, including the inherent challenges associated with conducting high-quality research that adheres to rigorous methodological standards.