bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sistem Temu Kembali Index Berita Menggunakan Vector Space Model
Authors: Yudha Afri
Published: February 2024

Searching with its high correctness becomes very crucial because documents maintained are in big data. Vector space model is the model to measure the similarities between documents and queries. This journal contains searching system news index for example with sports and politics which exist in portal web. By using vector space model, the searching results precisely 67% recall 100% and its accuracy 67% in K.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN AGILE KNOWLEDGE WORKER DI DIVISI FINANCE PT PFIZER INDONESIA BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF HUMAN CAPITAL DAN KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Fauziana Eva
Published: February 2024

Radical and global changes in the world and also the fast development of knowledge economy era (Drucker, 1990) affected and forced all profit and non-profit organizations to be radically adaptive to the changes. Pfizer Inc, as one of the biggest pharmaceutical corporation in the world, also aware the needs to be adaptive in the radical change. Led be new CEO, Mr. Jeffrey B. Kindler, Pfizer keeps on enhancing and improving itself by conducting Pfizer transformation since early 2006. For Pfizer People, transformation is not a short cut process of reduction costs and restructurization, but transformation are mainly focused to develop healthier and better environment in the world as stated in Pfizer new motto in 2016: “Working for Healthier WorldTM” In finance division PT Pfizer Indonesia, the improvement and enhancement process are led by conducting Finance Survey in 2006. The survey becomes the basic evaluation and the key indicator as Finance Performance. From some theories on human capital compiled with other theories, references and understanding on knowledge management, change management, culture management, learning organization and agile leadership, I summarize the new concept of agile knowledge worker. I strongly support that the limitation of this new concept can be the new thoughts and ideas of the human capital and knowledge management development and implementation.
PENGARUH PROMOSI PENJUALAN TERHADP MINAT BELI ES KRIM BASKINS ROBBINS
Authors: Prayogi  , Malik Aulia Januar
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of promotion on consumer interest in buying in PT. Trans Ice Baskin Robbins cabang Transmart Juanda Bekasi. The sampling technique was determined based on the Slovin formula by distributing questionnaries to the consumer of method used is descriptive analysis method, statistical analysis method consisting of linearity analysis, partial significant test (t-test). The research data were analyzed based on the teory of Gozali and Sugiyono, then processed using SPSS 23.0. from data tested, it was found that partially promotion has a positive and significant effect on consumer interest in buying. Indicated by a significant value of t of 0.001 smaller than 0.005 (0.001<0.005) with a regression coefficient of 0.021.
A Conceptual History of Entropies from a Stieglerian Point of View
Authors: Alombert Anne
Published: February 2024

In this article I will try to suggest a transdisciplinary framework in order to analyse the contemporary ecological polycrisis which is usually described as the Entropocene era. According to French philosopher Bernard Stiegler, the Anthropocence can be understoodas an Entropocene, because the current ecological crisis consists in a process of massive increase of entropy in all its forms : thermodynamic entropy (that is, dissipation of physical or chemical energy), biological entropy (as the destruction of biodiversity), and psycho-social entropy (as the reduction of knowledge to data and calculations, through digital disruptive technologies). In order to analyze this situation, we need a transversal conception of entropy : from Bergson’s philosophy of life to Stiegler’s philosophy of technics, going through Schrodinger’s physics, Wiener’s cybernetics, Lotka’s biology and Levi-Strauss’s anthropology, I will try to build a conceptual history of entropies and to explore its economic and political consequences, in order to open new paths beyond the Entropocene era.In this article I will try to suggest a transdisciplinary conception of entropy in order to analyse the contemporary ecological polycrisis which is usually described as the Anthropocene era. According to French philosopher Bernard Stiegler, the Anthropocence can be understood as an Entropocene, becausethe current ecological crisis consists of a process of massive increases of entropy in all its forms: thermodynamic entropy (that is, dissipation of physical or chemical energy), biological entropy (as the destruction of biodiversity), and psycho-social entropy (as the reduction of knowledge to data and calculations, through digital disruptive technologies). In order to analyse this situation, we need a transversal conception of entropy: from Bergson’s philosophy of life to Stiegler’s philosophy of technics, through Schrodinger’s physics, Wiener’s cybernetics, Lotka’s biology and Levi-Strauss’s anthropology, I will try to build a conceptual history of entropies from a Stieglerian point of view and to explore its economic and political consequences in Stiegler’s thought, in order to open new paths beyond the Entropocene era.
Multi-criteria group decision making approach based on a new type of neutrosophic vague approach is used to select the shares of the companies for purchase
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College (affiliated to Bharathidasan University), Tiruchirappalli 624024, Tamilnadu, India, M. M. ,   Department of Mathematics, Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College (affiliated to Bharathidasan University), Tiruchirappalli 624024, Tamilnadu, India,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Irbid National University, P.O. Box: 2600 Irbid, Jordan,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, PO box 330127, Jordan,   Department of Mathematics, Jerash University, Jerash 26150, Jordan,   Department of Mathematics, Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur 613005, Tamilnadu, India,   Department of Mathematics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai-602105, India, Meenakshi P. Maragatha , Al-Husban Abdallah Al , shihadeh Abdallah , Al-Qadri Mowafaq Omar Al , Rajesh N. , Palanikumar M.
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we introduce the neutrosophic vague soft set, a combination of vague and neutrosophic soft sets. With the help of aggregated operations, we discuss neutrosophic vague soft sets. Multi-criteria group decision making can be evaluated effectively using the VIKOR approach. In this approach, the score function is generated by aggregating the VIKOR method to a neutrosophic vague soft approach. With the help of closeness values, alternative solutions are presented as optimal ones. To invest some money into the top five companies on the stock exchange, an investment company intends to purchase shares of the companies. Their investment strategy was to allocate some of their cash in percentages of 30 dollars, 25 dollars, 20 dollars, 15 dollars, and 10 dollars according to the top five ranked companies to minimize this effect.
A mártírium költői ábrázolása a 17. századi (1680–1700) debreceni neolatin gyászversgyűjteményekben
Authors: Posta Anna
Published: February 2024

A tanulmány első részében a korszakban megjelent fontosabb hazai mártirológiai kiadványok mártír- és mártíriumfogalmait tekintem át azokra a kérdésekre keresve a választ, hogy milyen tényezők teljesülése esetén tartottak valakit igaz mártírnak, hogy a mártíriumnak elengedhetetlen feltétele volt-e a tulajdonképpeni vértanúság, azaz a halál, és hogy mindezek függvényében a debreceni közösségi vezetők (lelkészek, tanárok) halála értelmezhető-e mártíromságként. A második egységben a mitizálásról lesz szó, amely a 16–17. századi magyarországi irodalomban bevett gyakorlatnak számított, az alkalmi költészet mellett a prózai műfajokban, a fejedelemtükrökben és a halotti beszédekben is kimutatható a használata. Néhány hazai vonatkozású, mártír tematikát is érintő munkából hozott példával szeretném szemléltetni, hogy a korabeli szerzők milyen változatos bibliai és antik mitológiai képeket használtak mártirológiai jelentésben. A harmadik részben pedig a 17. század végi Debrecenben kinyomtatott neolatin halotti versgyűjteményekben megjelenő, az elhunyt személyeket jelölő mitikus alakokkal foglalkozok, megkísérelem azokat implicit jelentéseik felől nézve mártirológiai szempontból értelmezni. Elemzésemmel arra szeretnék rámutatni, hogy az ilyesféle mártirológiai jelentéssel bíró mitológiai képek a laudációs apoteózis részeként, vagyis a búcsúztatottak mártírként való ábrázolásának tipikus poétikai-retorikai eszközeiként a 17. századi debreceni neolatin halotti költészetben is regisztrálhatók.
Effect of Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Infection Rates in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Treated with Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning: A Prospective Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Gupta Sumit K. , Esposito Ennio Rizzo , Phillips Rachel , Schwab Pierre-Emmanuel , Leary Emily V. , Hoernschemeyer Daniel G.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHFs) are the most common elbow fracture in the pediatric population. In the case of displaced fractures, closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner wire pinning (CRPP) is commonly performed. Infection rates are between 0 and 7%; however, retrospective studies have shown no benefit of preoperative antibiotics. There continues to be notable variability in antibiotic usage based on surgeon preference and local institutional policy. We conducted a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial to evaluate whether antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the risk of infection in pediatric SCHF patients treated with CRPP.

Methods:

Pediatric patients with displaced SCHF who presented to a pediatric hospital were enrolled and randomized into two groups. Group I received one dose of prophylactic antibiotics (25 mg/kg cefazolin IV up to 1g or clindamycin 10 mg/kg up to 600 mg/kg IV in the case of cefazolin allergy). Group II received placebo (10-mL prefilled syringe of normal saline). All patients underwent CRPP and casting followed by pin removal 3 to 6 weeks after the initial procedure. The presence of pin-site infection, erythema, drainage, septic arthritis, and osteomyelitis was recorded.

Results:

One hundred sixty patients were enrolled in the study. Eighty-two patients were randomized to receive antibiotics, and 78 patients were randomized to placebo. No difference was seen in the rate of infection between the treatment groups (1.2% in the antibiotic group versus 1.3% in the placebo group; P = 1.00). Presence of purulent drainage (0.0% versus 1.3%; P = 0.49), septic arthritis (0.0% versus 0.0%; P = 1.00), and osteomyelitis (1.2% versus 0.0%; P = 1.00) was similar in both groups. No difference in the need for additional antibiotics (1.2% versus 1.3%; P = 1.00) or additional surgery (1.2% versus 0.0%; P = 1.00) was found between groups.

Discussion:

The use of antibiotic prophylaxis did not affect the risk of infection in pediatric patients who underwent CRPP for displaced SCHF.

Clinical Trial Registration:

ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03261830.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level I.
Determination of Risk Factors of Osteoporosis in the Community of Post-Menopausal Age
Authors: Perveen Rukhsana , Shabbir Anbreen , Azad Zainab , Azad Amna
Published: February 2024

Osteoporosis is a major and significant health problem in old aged people and especially in female. Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD). The associated factors of osteoporosis are not well-understood in local population specifically in females. Objective: To determine the risk factors of osteoporosis in community of post-menopausal age. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at H-Block Nishat Colony, Lahore Cantonment Area, Lahore during March 2020 to June 2020, the study population was post-menopausal women of age between 45 years to 65 years and women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited as sample using convenience sampling. A self-designed questionnaire was used to get demographic and diseased related factors. Chi-square (χ2) was used to measure association between disease and risk factors. Results: Among 200 women of post-menopausal age 61.2% were found with osteoporosis, mostly were aged between 51-54 years. There was a significant association with increasing age (p<0.001) Other significant factors were marital status, family history of osteoporosis, physical activity, soda intake and medication. Conclusions: In conclusion, this our discussion sheds light on the risk factors associated with osteoporosis within the postmenopausal community. The identified risk factors, including diminished BMD, emphasize the importance of proactive measures and targeted interventions to mitigate the consequences of osteoporosis in postmenopausal age group. Addressing these risk factors not only holds the potential to enhance the overall well-being of individuals but also contributes to a broader community-wide approach to promoting bone health.
OPTIMALISASI MASYARAKAT DAN MADRASAH SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR DI DUKUH PUNDUHAN TIRTOMULYO KRETEK BANTUL
Authors: Herwinsyah  , Ibnu Abas Hersandi Muhamad
Published: February 2024

Dukuh Punduhan merupakan salah satu Dukuh atau padukuhan yang terdapat di Desa Tirtomulyo. Keadaan wilayah Dukuh ini termasuk kedalam wilayah yang subur, sehingga sebagian warga Dukuh Punduhan  bermata pencaharian sebagai petani dan peternak yang bekerja diladang. Program KKN Integratif di Dukuh Punduhan yang telah dijalankan antar lain meliputi program bidang keagamaan, bidang Kesehatan, bidang sosial, bidang ekonomi, bidang pendidikan, dan lingkungan hidup. Tujuan dari PKM ini untuk mengoptimalkan kemampuan seluruh aspek di wilayah ini dan menjadi sumber belajar dan ilmu pengetahuan, baik untuk mahasiswa juga untuk masyarakat dukuh punduhan. Metode yang dilakukan dengan melaksanakan seluruh proker yang telah disepakati bersama perangkat desa dengan rentang waktu selama 1 bulan. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah seluruh kegiatan berjalan dengan baik dan sesuai, seluruh lapisan masyarakat ikut berpartisipasi aktif dalam setiap penyelenggaraan kegiatan, baik kegiatan tingkat dukuh maupun kegiatan tingkat desa
Penanganan Permasalahan Pada Peserta Didik Melalui Bimbingan Konseling Islam di Madrasah Aliyah Ibnul Qoyyim Putri Yogyakarta
Authors: Rubini  , Hasanah Nurul
Published: February 2024

Bimbingan konseling merupakan sebuah upaya yang dierikan konselor untuk memfasilitasi atau membantu konseli atau individu agar mampu mengembangkan potensi, memahami diri sendiri dan lingkungannya. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah; pertama, untuk mengetahui Bagaimana karakter peserta didik. Permasalahan apa yang di hadapi oleh peserta didik Madrasah Aliyah Ibnul Qoyyim Putri Yogyakarta. Kedua, bagaimana penanganan masalah yang dilakukan serta bagaimana perkembangan permasalahan tersebut. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kualitatif melalui pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan cara, mengumpulkan data, mengelompokkan data, menganalisis data, dan menginterpretasikan data yang akan disimpulkan menjadi hasil penelitian. Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik. Instrumen penelitian yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah; 1. Observasi, dilakukan dengan cara mengamati keadaan lingkungan sekolah dan keberadaan sekolah 2. Wawancara, dilakukan terhadap peserta didik yang menjadi klien dan 3. Dokumentasi, dilakukan dengan cara melihat data peserta didik yang menjadi klien. Hasil penelitian ini adalah, analisis kenakalan peserta didik tergolong baik. Hal tersebut dapat ditinjau dari keseharian peserta didik selama berada di lingkungan pondok pesantren tidak pernah mendapatkan sanksi
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI GURU PADA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ICT Di SD IT Yaumi Fatimah Pati
Authors: Abidin Muhammad , Adin Suryadin
Published: February 2024

The presence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in learning is a challenge in itself for the world of education, in particular, learning technology today. Demands in responding to the globalization of education have appeared before our eyes. Various computer devices and their connections can deliver students to learn quickly and accurately if used correctly and appropriately. Therefore, it requires human resources who are responsive to ICT developments

Learning will be more fun if the teacher is able to make ICT-based teaching materials that can increase student creativity. With the use of ICT-based teaching materials in learning, the learning process will be more interesting and can make students more contextual. If we observe carefully, until now teachers have not been able to develop ICT-based learning. In the learning process, the teacher still uses the old method, namely teacher-centered learning, so that students are less able to develop their creativity.

This condition is also found in teachers at SD IT Yaumi Fatimah Pati. Where some teachers have not been able to carry out the ICT-based learning process, especially in compiling and making teaching materials, so that the learning process is only traditional, namely by lecturing, a little question and answer. Through community service activities, it will help teachers improve their competence in mastery of ICT which is useful in the learning process.
A High-Efficiency Integrated Converter for LED Driver
Authors: Honarfar Omid , Ketabi Abbas
Published: February 2024

Enhancing the efficiency in the light-emitting-diode (LED) drivers is a noteworthy issue as it not only helps saving energy but also causes the long life span of the drivers. In this paper, a new LED driver with improved efficiency is proposed. Efficiency improvement is achieved without using any active or passive component to perform soft switching conditions. In the proposed driver, buck and buck-boost converters are integrated. The freewheeling diodes and inductors - of the two converters - are replaced by one diode and one inductor. So, the proposed driver constitutes a single-stage driver with a simple structure that uses only one controlled switch, one freewheeling diode, and one inductor. Besides its simple structure, the driver works with a constant frequency, which leads to using a simple controller. Efficiency improvement is obtained by changing the inductor size and LEDs arrangement rather than using the active clamp or snubber circuits. To decrease the switching losses in the proposed driver, the average of the input current is kept constant while the peak of the pulsating input current - which passes from the switch and freewheeling diode - is decreased. Moreover, power losses of the semiconductor components in the proposed driver are investigated, and consequently decreased, leading to improvement in the system's overall efficiency. Finally, a 10 W experimental driver is built and tested. The experimental results are consistent with theoretical analysis.
Pulse Laser Generation at 2.0 µm Region based on Polyvinyl Alcohol Doped Graphene Nanoplatelets Saturable Absorber
Authors: Hussin Nabihah , Noor Muhammad , Azmi Asrul , Salim Mohd , Ahmad Fauzan , Ibrahim Mohd
Published: February 2024

A passive Q-switcher based on graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) doped with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is proposed for pulse laser generation at 2.0 µm region. An optimized solution casting approach is adopted in the customized preparation of a 12.04 wt.% weight ratio of GnP to PVA. The fabricated saturable absorber (SA) is characterized using field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), which confirmed the embedment of GnP in PVA composite. A 5 m long thulium doped fiber (TDF) is used as a gain medium in the laser cavity measurement. Our characterization demonstrates dual-wavelength Q-switched pulse generation at 1904.0 nm and 1904.9 nm for input power ranging from 644 mW to 698 mW, respectively. The repetition rate is tunable from 69 kHz to 98 kHz with the shortest pulse width of 1.4 µs. The calculated output peak power, pulse energy and signal-to-noise ratio are recorded at 143 mW, 0.21 µJ and 35 dB, respectively. Notably, the present work is the first-ever work of a Q-switcher based on GnP doped with PVA host at 2.0 µm region.
A Summative Assessment of the Pattern-Cutting Task in Laparoscopic Box Trainer using Color Tracking and Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Alkhamaiseh Koloud , Grantner Janos , Shebrain Saad , Qader Ikhlas
Published: February 2024

In Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), surgeons should acquire many skills before carrying out a real operation. The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) tasks are currently used as an assessment tool for laparoscopic skills. However, the current training methods still require the presence of an expert surgeon to assess the surgical dexterity of the trainee. This process is time-consuming and may lead to subjective assessment. This research aims to extend the application of image processing and analysis methods to detect and track the tips of the laparoscopic instruments and to localize the circle center to calculate the distance between the scissors' tips and the circle's center in each processed frame. The data obtained will feed the fuzzy system to assess the trainer’s performance with a processing speed of 4 frames per second. The proposed system can provide a final text report that lists an error counter value and the fuzzy assessment at each time slot of 0.29 s on average. Additionally, a BMP image that summarizes the tips of the scissors within the predefined circles during the test is created. Finally, a Canny edge detector is applied to detect whether any circle line was cut during the test. This work enables a summative assessment of the precision-cutting task without altering the original setup of the FLS box trainer. Additionally, this can expedite the development of surgery skills and assess the trainees’ performance using a single-input-single-output fuzzy logic system. The output of the fuzzy logic assessment is the performance evaluation for the surgeon, and it is quantified in percentages.
Comparison of Fuzzy Logic Control and Model Predictive Control for a Smart Adaptive Cruise Control Vehicle System
Authors: Shaout Adnan , Ahmad Syed , Osborn Dan
Published: February 2024

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Cruise Control (CC), and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) serve as the basis of longitudinal automated driving, and as Adaptive cruise control (ACC), cruise control (CC), and automatic emergency braking (AEB) serve as the basis of longitudinal automated driving, and as such have been the subject of much research. Model predictive control (MPC) and fuzzy logic are often considered to be the next steps in improving the capability of these systems, but the two control strategies have not been compared to each other in the ACC, CC and AEB applications. Also, the three features (ACC, CC and AEB) have never been compiled into a single fuzzy logic controller. The purpose of this paper is to design a fuzzy logic-based ACC, CC, and AEB controller and compare it to an equivalent MPC controller. All three controllers control the desired longitudinal acceleration, and their functionality is tested using Matlab’s Fuzzy Logic Designer and other Simulink toolboxes. Ultimately, the results of the analysis demonstrate that the proposed fuzzy controller operates just as well if not better than the MPC controller and that the fuzzy controller is able to operate well in all tested scenarios.
Experience-dependent plasticity of cortical inhibition
Authors:   , van Versendaal Daniëlle
Published: February 2024

This PhD study looks at the role of inhibition in plasticity in primary visual cortex (V1) during ageing. In particular, it examines the dynamics of inhibitory synapses during monocular deprivation (MD) on layer 2/3 pyramidal cells using a cytoplasmic marker and a GFP fusion protein with gephyrin a so-called scaffold protein that anchors inhibitory synapses to dendritic shafts or spines (gemmula), expressed using in utero electroporation. These structures are studied in vivo with two-photon microscopy through a coverslip placed over V1 of mice. The effects of MD on inhibitory synapses are compared between young adult and older (middle-aged) animals. This form of plasticity in V1 is normally absent but can be restored through expression of the enzyme chondroitinase ABC (chABC) that degrades perineuronal nets.
Advancing Back-Support Exoskeleton Control: A Biomechanical Approach
Authors:   , Tabasi Seyed Ali
Published: February 2024

Musculoskeletal disorders, particularly low-back pain (LBP), are major concerns in physically demanding jobs. This thesis investigates active back-support exoskeletons' role in mitigating low-back load, a significant LBP contributor, by refining their control mechanisms for lifting activities.

Chapter 2 presents a novel control strategy utilizing trunk angular acceleration for lifting assistance, decreasing L5/S1 disc spinal compression by up to 16%. This approach provides a comfortable alternative to traditional trunk angle-based controls, showing comparable effects on spinal compression force, lumbar moment, and muscle activation.

Chapter 3 details a regression model for estimating L5/S1 joint moments, simplifying sensor requirements while accurately estimating lumbosacral joint active moments. This model aims to facilitate exoskeleton control design by predicting low-back load, demonstrating high accuracy in L5/S1 estimations.

Subsequent chapters focus on applying this regression model. Chapter 4 examines calibration optimization in real-world settings, identifying efficient calibration methods for workplace exoskeleton control integration. Chapter 5 aims to simplify the model for easier workplace application by reducing measurement tool requirements. This effort maintains model accuracy while ensuring feasibility for real-world use. Chapter 6 assesses muscle fatigue's impact on low-back load estimation, finding minimal accuracy deviation in fatigued conditions, highlighting the model's robustness.

The discussion addresses challenges in implementing these models in workplace exoskeletons, including calibration, EMG integration, user support perception, and fatigue effects. Preliminary trials show promising tailored support from the model-integrated exoskeletons.

This research significantly progresses exoskeleton control optimization for reducing occupational low-back load, marking a vital step towards developing effective, user-centric exoskeletons. Future studies will continue exploring these models' real-world applications.
Philippine Science Letters – on the move
Authors: Padlan Eduardo , Padilla-Concepcion Gisela
Published: February 2024

The number of submissions to Philippine Science Letters (PSL) and the number of accepted papers are increasing every year. We are proud to say that PSL has been recognized as eligible for the international publication award in UP and in several other universities in the Philippines. That recognition attests to the fact that the articles which are published in PSL describe scientific studies of local, as well as of international, interest. Moreover, our editorship and our Editorial Board are composed almost equally of individuals from the Philippines and from abroad. PSL articles are now cited in Google Scholar, so that our publications have become available to a wide audience. Our audience will be even wider when PSL becomes an SCI-indexed journal, which we hope will happen soon.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Philippine Science Letters transitions to SciEnggJ on July 1, 2021
Authors: Concepcion Gisela , Rivera Windell
Published: February 2024

Dear PSL Authors and Readers: Once again, we are taking a great leap forward to showcase the work of Filipino scientists to the world! On July 1, 2021, our journal Philippine Science Letters or PSL will be transformed with a new, catchy name "SciEnggJ" to become the official journal of the Philippine-American Academy of Science & Engineering or PAASE! (www.paase.org) Join us as we introduce and launch SciEnggJ at the PAASE Fireside Chats Episode 23 on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 8 am Philippine time via ZOOM!
The Teochew Chinese of Thailand
Authors:   Singapore University of Social Sciences School of Business, Singapore, Singapore, Rappa Antonio L.
Published: February 2024

The Chinese moved into ancient Siam to escape poverty in Yunan Province of China and to find work as merchants, traders, craftsmen, and farmers. This paper focuses on the Teochew Chinese of Thailand because they peacefully formed the first mercantilist associations while increasing local employment. After the 1932 coup, the number of Chinese tripled in number due to the conducive work environment. By 1945, at least 5% of Siamese had become political leaders, and by the 1970s. Today, Thai-Chinese make up around 15.5%, while 53% of Thai prime ministers are of Chinese descent, including Teochew-Chinese Thais such as Thaksin Shinawatra and Yingluck Shinawatra. Generations of Chinese migrants to Siam and modern Thailand have maintained and fostered Chinese customsand traditions for many centuries. This paper looks at the Chinese communities in Southeast Asia in general and in Thailand in particular. The paper represents the findings of the author’s original fieldwork on the Teochew Chinese of Krung Thep Maha Nakorn.
Integrating soft skill training in professional coursesfor sustainable employment: an overview
Authors:   Department of Humanities, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Odisha, India, Kumar Padhi Prasanta
Published: February 2024

There has been a significant shift in the educational and employment scenario in recent years. Employers used to prioritize individuals with a strong academic record and relevant work experience, but today, persons with superior soft skills have surpassed them. It is typical to discover that graduating students lack the necessary abilities to work effectively in a corporate environment. Recruiters believe that new hires lack soft skills such as the capacity to effectively communicate, think creatively, solve problems independently, work well with others, and act professionally. This is one of the main reasons why many students, even those with relevant degrees, find it difficult to find work. This can lead to students questioning the practical worth of the many professional degrees that are offered in contemporary times. To close this gap, the field of training and development has developed a rapidly expanding and specialized sector known as “soft skill training.” Both technical and soft skill development are viewed as essential for an employee’s efficacy and success at work. Researchers claim that learning soft skills is more important and critical for professional development than learning technical abilities, and as a result, it is considered one of the most in-demand core talents for organization growth and development. The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the practical implications of soft skill training in bridging the gap between industry needs and curricular gaps. It also tries to look into the influence of soft skill training in terms of its importance, utility, and subsequent competence development.
The hits and misses of the Russia-Africa tie: A comparativeanalysis of socio-economic participation
Authors:   Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria, Oguine Nchedo Josephine
Published: February 2024

In the past ten years, under Putin’s leadership, Russia has made a comeback to Africa, the second-largest and most populous continent in the world. To fulfill its goal of becoming a worldwide powerhouse, Russia has altered its perspective on Africa. Russia is now more prosperous and stable than it was in the 1990s. The assessment and evaluation of many body of literature led to the development of the research technique. The paper’s main objective was to examine how Russia’s foreign policy toward African countries changed after the turn of the millennium and helped to advance its quick actions. The article also fills a gap in the literature on Russian foreign policy toward African governments after 2000. It assesses the socioeconomic interactions between the two nations’ strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and dangers. It also shows that Russia’s efforts in Africa have had a greater impact on the dysfunctional incapacity of African nations to fit in with normative settings. The text concludes by urging African nations to unite and embrace African socialism.
Hindi-speaking ability of secondary school students in Keralastudying with children of guest laborers
Authors:   School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, Thamarasseri Ismail , Raj Anjaly K. ,   School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
Published: February 2024

Instructive status in India is continually changing according to the changing necessities and abilities of the country. India unequivocally puts stock in training for all and for schooling. If education is to reach the poorest of the poor children, it must be made relevant to their contexts. Children who complete the primary cycle do not always masteressential learning and life skills. Most of the Keralites do understand Hindi because they all studied it up to the10th standard at least. But most of them do not get a chance to speak Hindi. Now, Kerala has a large number of guest laborers from north and east India. Children of guest laborer are now studying in the state schools. This studyattempted to investigate whether or not there is any improvement in the Hindi-speaking skills of native children of Kerala due to the co-learning among the children of guest laborers.
Toward sustainable cities and communities: A qualitativestudy of motorists’ response to an anti-drunk driving mediacampaign in Southeast, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Mass Communication, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria, Hyacinth Ngene Andrew
Published: February 2024

The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) are a worldwide partnership’s urgent call to action for all nations, developed or developing. While it is practically impossible to accommodate the entire goals in a single research paper, this study focused on Goals 3 and 11 through a qualitative evaluation of motorists’ response to an anti-drunk driving media campaign in Southeast, Nigeria. Using the protection motivation theory and the Extended Parallel Process Model as the theoretical framework, this study investigated motorists’ exposure, knowledge, and compliance as well as factors (if any) that inhibit compliance to the campaign by adopting focus group discussions and an in-depth interview as the research methods. Findings revealed that the motorists were exposed and had knowledge of the campaign; however, these indices did not translate into total compliance on their part with the campaign messages. Therefore, for an effective response, the campaign needs to be evaluated in line with its messages, design/packaging, channels of delivery, and measures of enforcement to be adopted.
Interreligious respect manifested in Chautauqua
Authors:   Department of Cultural Studies, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, United States, Schnell Jim
Published: February 2024

This narrative case study report will focus on an intentional community (Lakeside, Ohio) that seeks to promote interreligious respect. It is posited that this interreligious respect is both directly expressed via community programming and indirectly expressed via normative community structures. This kind of community can serve as a model for other types of settings. The thesis statement for this report stresses that the Lakeside Chautauqua promotes interreligious respect through its defined community and programming. A fundamental premise is thatin a diverse society such as we have in the United States, it is imperative that we have foundations for our variedreligious perspectives to peacefully co-exist and, ideally, appreciate each other.
Case study of Midea Group’s merger with Little Swan
Authors: Cheng Zhengqiu , Zhou Yuting , Zhu Lingrui
Published: February 2024

Faced with fierce market competition and changing markets, many companies choose mergers and acquisitions to expand business scale or achieve new business directions, expand into new areas, achieve business diversification, improve competitiveness, and maintain original business conditions and field. In recent years, other companies that need to merge can refer to the analysis results and make correct merger and acquisition decisions by analyzing the performance of the merged company. This article introduces the merger and acquisition of Swan on the American Stock Exchange, and uses financial performance analysis and case analysis techniques to analyze the financial performance of the Midea Group's merger and acquisition. It is hoped that the analysis results will have certain reference value and relevance to the merged company.
Entramado organizativo del movimiento feminista en el País Vasco
Authors: Fernández Sobrado José Manuel , Aierdi Urraza Xabier
Published: February 2024

mas alla de ciertos reduccionismos, parece evidente que los movimientos sociales actuales no son unicamente ideas, codigos culturales, estructuras cognoscitivas, sino tambien organizacion, accion organizada. partiendo de esta premisa, estas paginas que presentamos a continuacion ponen el acento en la dimension organizacional de estos movimientos. la estructura y el entramado organizativo de los movimientos sociales, sus modos de organizacion no son un a priori, algo que preexiste a la accion, sino el resultado de un proceso de construccion social. en este proceso intervienen los propios actores (sus fines, estrategias, ambitos de accion) junto con factores del contexto sociopolitico donde surgen los movimientos sociales. el articulo que presentamos aporta, en su primer apartado, algunas claves teoricas y analiticas para el estudio de la organizacion como resultado. en el segundo apartado se exponen los datos mas significativos de una primera investigacion sobre la estructura organizativa del movimiento feminista en el conjunto del estado español, con especial atencion al movimiento feminista del pais vasco.
La redefinición de la división del trabajo doméstico en la nueva familia urbana española
Authors: Meil Landwerlin Gerardo
Published: February 2024

en el presente estudio se analiza el importante cambio que ha tenido lugar en las pautas de realizacion de tareas domesticas tipicamente femeninas en la ultima decada en las nuevas familias urbanas de madrid. para ello se ha procedido a comparar los resultados de una encuesta realizada por el centro de investigaciones sociologicas en 1984 con los obtenidos de una encuesta realizada por el autor en 1995, evidenciandose un gran aumento de la participacion masculina en la produccion domestica. para analizar los factores que se encuentran detras de este cambio se ha procedido a un analisis multivariable de la segunda encuesta, unica para la que se disponia de la base de datos para medir adecuadamente la participacion masculina se ha elaborado un indicador capaz de dar cuenta no solo de la implicacion masculina en tareas intensivas en tiempo y energia, sino igualmente de su participacion en tareas relativamente menores, pero representativas de un cambio en las relaciones familiares. los resultados obtenidos en el analisis evidencian que ninguna de las teorias disponibles explica por si sola la participacion domestica. dado que la participacion masculina en la produccion domestica depende del status laboral de la mujer, de la remuneracion en dinero o prestigio que a traves de ello obtiene, del nivel de estudios del marido y del rechazo de una vision tradicional de los roles conyugales.
Algunas reflexiones epistemológicas sobre la idea de suicidio en sociología
Authors: Gonthier Frédéric
Published: February 2024

Más alla de la tradicion sociológica que ratifica sin reservas la legitimidad de una objetivacion del suicidio, este articulo asume sin reservas una reflexión epistemológica dirigida a interrogarse sobre la manera en que el suicidio adviene a la sociologia. siguiendo una perspectiva genealogica, el autor muestra como la idea del suicidio se impone desde fuera a la sociología de Durkheim, en la que encuentra su lugar al convertirse en el indice de una patologia social que corregir. elevando a continuación la idea del suicidio al rango de una aporia referida a la antinomia individuo-sociedad, subraya que la ambigüedad de la sociologia del suicidio consiste en el hecho de que sirve de soporte metasociológico cara a la afirmacion de la teoria sociológica.
Cien años después los rasgos de modernidad de El Suicidio
Authors: Callejo Javier
Published: February 2024

El artículo analiza las razones por las que El Suicidio sigue constituyendo un modelo deinforme para la investigación social empírica. Para ello, se centra especialmente en la escritura deesta monografía, considerándose que es una escritura que instituye la modernidad en Sociología. Con anterioridad, se ha destacado la naturaleza lingüística del proyecto de Durkheim. Sin embargo, no se han establecido los vínculos entre esta característica del proyecto del autor francés y el conjunto del mismo. Este trabajo ha seguido principalmente las aportaciones de Bruno Latour en el análisis de la modernidad, describiéndola como la institucionalización de la diferencia entre naturaleza y cultura. Para esta labor es fundamental la aportación de dos prácticas: la traducción y la purificación. Tras repasar dos tipos de escrituras sociológicas precedentes, como las de Engels y Le Play, se describe cómo El Suicidio aplica la traducción y la purificación.
Nuevos desafíos en políticas sociales la community care
Authors: Herrera Gómez Manuel
Published: February 2024

Este articulo se ha centrado en la relacion que existe entre ideas y politica. la politica que se ha considerado es conocida como community care, es decir, el apoyo que se elabora por quien asiste informal y formalmente a personas ancianas, enfermos mentales, minusvalidos y otras categorias de no autosuficientes que residen en la comunidad, o en sus casas mas que en las instituciones. uno de los objetivos ha sido demostrar como, en algunos aspectos, las politicas para la community care se basan en juicios erroneos de sentido comun, relativos a las relaciones comunitarias que, sin embargo, son presentadas por los politicos como verdades sociologicas. el resultado es un vacio en el corazon de la politica asistencial que produce una ineficaz distribucion de los servicios en cuanto que la estrategia prevalente es la de transferir la asistencia a la comunidad.
Information Acquisition and Seismic Damage Prediction of Masonry Structures in Rural Areas Based on UAV Inclined Photogrammetry
Authors: Kong Chao , Petchsasithon Arthit
Published: February 2024

Using a novel methodology that integrates incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) and unmanned aerial vehicle positioning (POS) analysis, this study aims to assess the seismic risk of brick structures in rural China. This method can collect a lot of data and accurately anticipate seismic damage by combining UAV oblique photography with IDA analysis. Because rural China has many masonry structures, the project will design unique seismic risk mitigation strategies. High-resolution cameras on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles capture realistic photographs of rural brick buildings. The collected data is carefully examined to reveal architectural and structural elements. The project uses dynamic post-processing software from the CHC Geomatics Office to improve UAV-reference station position accuracy. This program analyzes UAV POS data disparities. The findings allow rural Chinese brick buildings to be assessed for seismic sensitivity during unexpected ground shaking occurrences. UAV tilt-photography reduces manpower and expenditures, improving inquiry efficiency. This combination improves seismic risk response. The IDA and UAV POS analysis are essential for earthquake preparedness and risk mitigation. This data-driven method informs lawmakers, urban planners, and disaster management authorities worldwide, improving earthquake engineering and catastrophe resilience programs. This work improves seismic threat assessment and masonry structure fortification, making earthquake-prone buildings safer. Thus, rural communities benefit from it.
The Impact of Digital Insurance in Reducing the Risks of Climate Fluctuations: In a Sample of Iraq Insurance Companies
Authors: Zbar Salman Abood , Ibrahim Haifa Kadhim
Published: February 2024

This study aims to identify the extent of the impact of insurance information technology on the activity of Iraqi insurance companies from two dependent variables (the advantages provided by technological insurance, and the presence of factors that contribute to the application of information technology) and the dependent variable (supporting the activity of insurance companies). It has been applied in Iraqi insurance companies (study population) on a sample consisting of (70) individuals. Through a questionnaire prepared for this purpose, Descriptive statistics are used to find the relationship between the variables. The study showed that insurance information technology contributed to reducing the effects of climate change risks on affected groups, especially the agricultural sector. It will enable it to monitor climate fluctuations and determine the amount of premiums and compensation more accurately and quickly. The study recommended that Iraqi insurance companies must enter into strategic partnerships with companies (Insurtech) that provide high technology capabilities and skills.
Proteomic Analysis of Cowpea Aphid Aphis craccivora Koch Salivary Gland Using LC-MS/MS Analysis
Authors: Pavithran S. , Murugan M. , Jayakanthan M. , Balasubramani V. , Harish S. , Senthil N.
Published: February 2024

The present study identified 151 proteins from the salivary gland of cowpea aphid Aphis craccivora Koch, using LC-MS/MS analysis. These included enzymes mainly involved in the digestion and detoxification of secondary metabolites and proteins related to cell development and molecular function. Enzymes like peroxidase, trehalase, cytochrome P450 monooxygenase, glutathione peroxidase, esterase, peptidase, carboxypeptidase, maltase, and beta-galactosidase were prevalent in the proteome. Additionally, several proteins were assigned to cellular and molecular functions of salivary gland. These proteins may be involved in host-plant interactions. Comprehensively, these results provide a database for elucidating aphid-plant interactions at the molecular level in the future.
Using Speckle Tracking Analysis, Does Age Affect RV Longitudinal Strain?
Authors: Obaidi Elham H. Manhal Al. , Al-Aboodi Asaad Hasan Noaman
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The right ventricle (RV) is increasingly crucial in clinical settings, but traditional echocardiography is challenging to evaluate its function. Advanced techniques like speckle tracking improve RV functional assessment. According to previous studies, RV free wall longitudinal strain measurements vary with age necessitating further research. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of age on RV longitudinal strain using speckle tracking (ST) analysis. Methods: 103 healthy adult volunteers, mean age 37.1±11.9 years (range: 20-66), underwent comprehensive speckle tracking analysis, to determine age-related changes in RV dimensions and function. Results: showed a significant decrease in global and segmental (basal, mid, and apical) FWLS with age (p < .001). Conclusion: These significant differences in free wall longitudinal strains among age groups by 2D-ST analysis indicate the need for age-adjusted measures in RV function evaluation. Conventional techniques may ignore minor changes, leading to underestimated RV function assessment. The findings also suggest that advanced techniques allow early identification of RV dysfunction by detecting subclinical dysfunction before anomalies revealed by traditional echocardiography occur.