bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving Students’ Speaking Skills through Cooperative Learning in Vocational School Context
Authors: Ilmi Annisa Nurul
Published: August 2024

Speaking is one of important language skills that should be mastered by vocational school students in order to be able to compete in 21st century.  It is of the most frequently utilized and most challenging language abilities. The aim of the study is to improve students’ speaking skills through cooperative learning. It categorizes as action research study consisting of plan, implementation, observation, and reflection adapted from Kemmis, McTaggart, and Nixon. Thirty six students who were in the tenth grade of Public Vocational School 7 Yogyakarta majoring tourism participated in the study. They consisted of 33 females and 3 males. Two cycles and eleven meetings were applied during the research. The data were collected through observation, interview, questionnaire, and assessment. The findings shows that the students’ speaking skills improved during the teaching and learning process through some activities such as using classroom English; applying cooperative learning methods: two stray two stay, think-pair-share, numbered heads together, and inside outside circle methods; encouraging the students to be aware with their performance and be able to do self-correction as well as giving feedback to other performance; adapting the learning materials to suit students’ needs; and motivating students to bring a dictionary and install electronic dictionary in their mobile. The students speaking scores before and after implementing cooperative learning show significant improvement from the total mean of the class 482.5 to 512.5.  To sum up, cooperative learning is successful in improving the students’ speaking skills. The results of the research provide useful insight for teachers considering improving language skills by using cooperative learning.
Keywords: speaking skills, cooperative learning, action research, vocational school
Perkembangan Sosial Ekonomi Papua Kabupaten Merauke 2005-2014
Authors: Sabaru Nidandy , Bedriati Ibrahim  , Bunari
Published: August 2024

The development of Merauke began with the first expansion in 2002 and then the last expansion in 2006. This expansion was carried out so that the government could manage its administrative area optimally and efficiently, besides that it was also intended as a way to initiate development in the region. The purpose of this research is to see how the relationship between the development of the region and the socio-economic conditions of the people in Merauke Regency. This research is a historical research in which the data to be used is historical or historical in nature. The results of this study conclude that regional expansion affects the socio-economic life of the people of Merauke Regency, both in the fields of education, health, employment and income.
Tata Cara Perkawinan Suku Mandailing di Kecamatan Mandau Pada Era Globalisasi
Authors: H Amelia Anggie Nafitri , Ibrahim Bedriati , Fikri Asyrul
Published: August 2024

Suku mandailing merupakan salah satu suku bangsa yang mendiami sebagian kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan dan Kabupaten Mandailing Natal, Sumatera utara. Sampai saat ini suku Mandailing telah menyebar keberbagai wilayah di nusantara termasuk di Kecamatan Mandau Kabupaten Bengkalis. Kebanyakan dari mereka bekerja di bidang pertanian namun ada pula yang bekerja diluar dari pertanian. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini yaitu 1.) Untuk mengetahui awal mula masuknya tata cara perkawinan suku mandailing di Kecamatan Mandau, 2.) Untuk mengetahui tata cara perkawinan suku Mandailing di Kecamatan Mandau sebelum adanya era globalisasi, 3.) Untuk mengetahui tata cara perkawinan suku Mandailing di Kecamatan Mandau pada era globalisasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan datanya yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pada tahun 1957 sebagai awal mula masuknya suku mandailing di kecamatan Mandau sekaligus masuknya tata cara perkawinan yang di bawa oleh suku mandailing tersebut. Banyaknya suku mandailing yang hidup dan tinggal di kecamatan Mandau menunjukkan bahwa kecamatan Mandau memiliki potensi ekonomi yang cukup. Kedatangan mereka ke kecamatan Mandau untuk melakukan perubahan kehidupan mereka secara ekonomi dan juga keinginan mereka untuk mengenal dunia luar yang lebih luas. Tata cara perkawinan suku mandailing sebelum adanya era globalisasi di kecamatan mandau memiliki 18 tahapan dan setelah adanya era globalisasi tata cara perkawinan suku mandailing di kecamatan Mandau memiliki 10 tahapan. Faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya perubahan tata cara perkawinan suku mandailing di kecamatan Mandau yaitu komunikasi, ekonomi, masuknya budaya lain, waktu dan pendidikan.
An Analysis of Politeness Strategies Reflected by the Main Character in SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on The Run
Authors: Soegiarto Herryono , Alawiyah Rosidah , Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal
Published: August 2024

Politeness is defined as a way to show awareness of another person’s public self-image. This research is a pragmatic study on politeness strategies stated by the main characters in The SpongeBob Movie: sponge on the run. The objectives of this research are to identify the types of politeness strategies employed by the main characters in The SpongeBob Movie: sponge on the run. This research used qualitative descriptive approach. The data used in this study were in the form of utterances which contain politeness strategies. The data source was The SpongeBob Movie: sponge on the run script. The data were collected by note-taking technique then they were classified and analyzed.    The results of the research are showing that there are four types of politeness strategies employed by the main characters in The SpongeBob Movie: sponge on the run when having conversation such as Bald-on record strategy, Positive politeness strategy, Negative politeness strategy, and Off record strategy. Negative politeness is applied in as many as 7 times (35 %) by the main characters. At is followed by positive politeness strategy is applied as many 6 (30%) times the same as Bald-on Record strategy which is also occurred 6 (30%) times.  On the other hand, Off-Record strategy is the least strategy applied by the main characters, it occurs once out of 20 (5 %).
Investigating Manipulative Design on Social Media Platforms - the Case of Kidinfluencers
Authors: Albuquerque Nathalia , Valença George , Falcão Taciana Pontual
Published: August 2024

The term kidinfluencer denotes children who produce entertaining content for social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. These young artists frequently publish videos or pictures that highlight their skills, pastimes or general activities in their daily routines, which draws a sizable audience. This can result in business collaborations with platform partners, providing children and caregivers with several options for income. Despite the success and fame of a few kidinfluencers, their use of social media has also sparked worries about their privacy, safety, and potential exploitation. This article explores this phenomenon from the perspective of risks brought by social media platforms, which treat children as relevant content creators but neglect their well-being and autonomy online. By mapping previous studies on the topic, we investigate the scenario of young influencers, using the notion of deceptive design patterns as a lens of analysis of platform manipulation of children’s decisions and interests. To address the identified problems caused by these patterns, we (i) present a set of prototypes as suggestions for changing platforms’ features as well as (ii) legal solutions to safeguard children’s rights and best interests online.
Towards a Framework to Evaluate Generative Time Series Models for Mobility Data Features
Authors: Ribeiro Iran F. , Comarela Giovanni , Rocha Antonio A. A. , Mota Vinícius F. S.
Published: August 2024

Understanding human mobility has implications for several areas, such as immigration, disease control, mobile networks performance, and urban planning. However, gathering and disseminating mobility data face challenges such as data collection, handling of missing information, and privacy protection. An alternative to tackle these problems consists of modeling raw data to generate synthetic data, preserving its characteristics while maintaining its privacy. Thus, we propose MobDeep, a unified framework to compare and evaluate generative models of time series based on mobility data features, which considers statistical and deep learning-based modeling. To achieve its goal, MobDeep receives as input statistical or Generative Adversarial Network-based models (GANs) and the raw mobility data, and outputs synthetic data and the metrics comparing the synthetic with the original data. In such way, MobDeep allows evaluating synthetic datasets through qualitative and quantitative metrics. As a proof-of-concept, MobDeep implements one classical statistical model (ARIMA) and three GANs models. To demonstrate MobDeep on distinct mobility scenarios, we considered an open dataset containing information about bicycle rentals in US cities and a private dataset containing information about a Brazilian metropolis's urban traffic. MobDeep allows observing how each model performs in specific scenarios, depending on the characteristics of the mobility data. Therefore, by using MobDeep researchers can evaluate their resulting models, improving the fidelity of the synthetic data regarding the original dataset.
Transformers para previsão de desempenho acadêmico no ensino Fundamental e Médio
Authors: Rodrigues Lorran Santos , Santos Marcos , Gomes Carlos Francisco Simoes , Choren Ricardo , Goldschmidt Ronaldo , Barbará Saulo
Published: August 2024

A previsão de desempenho acadêmico apresenta um potencial grande no trabalho pró-ativo das escolas na identificação de alunos em risco de reprovação. de duas redes distintas, permitindo a comparação entre diferentes anos escolares, anos letivos e redes de ensino. Contrastaram-se os desempenhos de modelos baseados na arquitetura Transformers com modelos mais estabelecidos, como o XGBoost e um modelo de rede neural mais simples. Os resultados mostraram que os Transformers tiveram um desempenho interessante na tarefa de previsão de desempenho acadêmico, especialmente com um número maior de avaliações. No entanto, o XGBoost conseguiu alcançar um alto desempenho mais cedo no período letivo. Uma vantagem dos Transformers é sua flexibilidade no treinamento, permitindo lidar com conjuntos de dados semi-estruturados sem a necessidade de pré-processamento. Em última análise, esta pesquisa contribui para o desenvolvimento de métodos que podem identificar precocemente alunos em risco de reprovação, oferecendo a oportunidade de intervenção e apoio adequados. Isso pode ter um impacto positivo na formação dos alunos e na sociedade como um todo, mitigando prejuízos e promovendo a educação de qualidade.
Syndikatsverträge
Authors: Natlacen Sophie
Published: August 2024

Syndikatsverträge sind aus der Rechtswirklichkeit des Gesellschaftsrechts heute nicht mehr wegzudenken. Als eine Art zweite Verfassung bzw Ebene – neben dem Verbandsrecht und dem Gesellschaftsvertrag der Hauptgesellschaft – dienen sie der Ergänzung und Gestaltung der Mitgliedschaft in der Hauptgesellschaft. Die Autorin setzt sich im gegenständlichen Werk tiefgehend mit den Wechselwirkungen zwischen Hauptgesellschaft (GmbH oder AG) und Syndikatsvertrag auseinander.  Das Werk behandelt: typische Inhalte, zentrale Zwecke und Verbreitung (in unterschiedlichen Unternehmenstypen) des Syndikatsvertrags den Einfluss des Syndikatsvertrags auf die Auslegung des Gesellschaftsvertrags den Einfluss der kapitalgesellschaftsrechtlichen Regelungen über die Entscheidungsfindung (konkret qualifizierte Mehrheitserfordernisse und Stimmverbote) auf die Abstimmung im Syndikat die Rolle der mitgliedschaftlichen Treuepflicht an der Schnittstelle zwischen Personen- und Kapitalgesellschaft sowie Schuld- und Kooperationsrecht
Strafrecht und autonomes Fahren
Authors: Feldmann Jan
Published: August 2024

In Zukunft werden autonome (= selbstfahrende) Fahrzeuge das Bild des Straßenverkehrs prägen. Mit der serienmäßigen Zulassung von autonomen Fahrzeugen zum Straßenverkehr sind allerdings zahlreiche rechtliche Fragestellungen verbunden. So sind nicht nur Änderungen des (inter-)nationalen Straßenverkehrs- und Zulassungsrechts erforderlich, sondern insbesondere auch komplexe strafrechtliche Fragestellungen zu lösen.  Die vorliegende Monografie gibt einen Einblick in ausgewählte Problemstellungen, die sich aus strafrechtlicher Sicht durch die Teilnahme von selbstfahrenden Fahrzeugen am Straßenverkehr ergeben. Der Autor setzt sich dabei ua mit folgenden Fragestellungen auseinander: Wer (zB Fahrzeugnutzer, -halter oder -hersteller, Steuerungssystem) kann für von selbstfahrenden Fahrzeugen verursachte Rechtsgutverletzungen strafrechtlich zur Verantwortung gezogen werden? Sind autonome Fahrzeuge aus Sicht des materiellen Strafrechts hinreichend vor cyberkriminellen Angriffen geschützt? Wie sollen selbstfahrende Fahrzeuge beim Auftreten von Dilemma-Situationen, in denen jedes Fahrmanöver unausweichlich zum Tod eines oder mehrerer Menschen führt, programmiert werden?
Die Rechtsfigur des Urheberpersönlichkeitsrechts – Dogmatik, Herausforderungen und Wandel
Authors: Cloos Christian Carl
Published: August 2024

This study focuses on the authors' moral rights. Virtually completely excluded from European harmonisation, it plays an outsider role in today's copyright law. The author analyses the status of protection (historically and by means of a legal comparison included dualistic and monistic traditions) and places the legal figure in the international and European copyright law framework. After a deeper look at the justification of protection (with depersonalised works, user-generated content etc.), the author develops his own legal method of interpretation (“tatbestandsmäßig-typologische Auslegung”), with which he meets the ambivalent objects of protection in modern copyright law and brings (still) untapped potentials of moral rights to fruition.
POLLUTION OF SURFACE WATERS IN THE TERRITORY OF THE KHANTY-MANSI AUTONOMOUS OKRUG - YUGRA FOR 2008-2020
Authors: Болотнов Владимир Петрович , Гайдаров Муслим Фейрутинович
Published: August 2024

В статье приведены результаты анализа динамики гидрохимического состояния поверхностных вод на территории ХМАО - Югры за 2008-2020 гг.

The article presents the results of the analysis of the dynamics of the hydrochemical state of surface waters in the territory of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra for 2008-2020.
The Mediated Polis: Love Thy Urban Neighbor?
Authors: Drucker Susan J. , Gumpert Gary ,   Communications Ethics Institute
Published: August 2024

Who is a “neighbor” and how has the language of the polis, neighbor, and neighborhood changed over time? Is there a duty owed to a neighbor or a city? How does a city speak and how do we speak of the city and neighbors? Each new medium of technology realigns the nature of community. The overwhelming dependence on technologies to make life easier is enticing. But technologies effect the uses and functions of community, neighborhood, civic duties, and obligations associated with being a neighbor. Viewing the ethical obligations to a city and to neighbors in a city, this article explores the experiences of city life and ethical/civic duty to place. It examines the impact the rise of the mediated neighborhood may have and considers how Levinas’s view of phenomenology regarding a responsibility for “others” in urban settings can be applied to mediated neighbors.
Situating the Self in the Mud of Everyday Life: A Call Reminding of the Practical Philosophy behind the Doing of Theory
Authors: Guven Basak M. ,   Communications Ethics Institute
Published: August 2024

This essay examines the importance of a situated understanding of the self from a communication ethics perspective in relationship to the works of Seyla Benhabib and Ronald C. Arnett. Using the metaphor of “the mud of everyday life” as a frame, this essay delves into the significance of Benhabib’s work for a philosophy of communication ethics that remains attuned to the ever-changing nature of the dialogic spaces of our postmodern world. An understanding of a situated self in an age of difference dwells in the tradition of practical philosophy. Therefore, Arnett’s insistence on using the metaphor of “the mud of everyday life” within the contexts of doing philosophy of communication and communication ethics reminds us of the practicalityoriented mode of consciousness and insight in these realms.
Catholics and Latter-day Saints: A History and a Coming Together
Authors: Paul Ellen , Radwan Jon ,   Communications Ethics Institute
Published: August 2024

In comparison with many areas of Christian ecumenism, communication between Catholics and Latter-day Saints is rare. This essay examines the relational history of Catholics and Latter-day Saints in the United States to identify interaction barriers and challenges and advance dialogue. Each church’s traditional stance on and historical approach to interfaith dialogue is explained, and principles facilitating ethical discussion are identified. This historical and theological knowledge is then applied in contemporary practice. A panel of six experts, three from each tradition, was convened to discuss their faith and its bearing on relationships between Catholics and Latter-day Saints. An analysis of the themes discussed points toward potential for improved inter-church relations. Within a context of genuine interest, mutual tolerance and appreciation, and openness to developing personal friendships, theological similarities and differences can be engaged together in faith.
ENGLISH TEACHERS USING TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN THE CLASSROOMS
Authors: Asha. S Cathrine , Mary. A Dr. Blessing
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to focus on the educators' values, beliefs, and self-assurance as they transition from a traditional classroom setting to one that integrates technology. It has been shown that, in this digital age, technology integration regularly contributes to students' development of 21st-century skills. Language teachers in particular face new difficulties due to this condition, such as the need to be digitally literate and flexible in the face of swift technological advancements. Given the advantages of technology integration in helping students develop 21stcentury skills, educators are under tremendous pressure to promote student participation by involving them in relevant learning activities and allowing them to use technology simultaneously. As a result, when choosing, setting up, integrating, testing, and reviewing the various forms of technology used in the classroom, educators should give it their full attention.
HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION FOR PERSONALIZED, INCLUSIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Authors: K Naja , Hameed Dr. A.
Published: August 2024

In today's tech-driven era, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a game-changer, particularly in education. This abstract delves into AI's integration into educational settings, spotlighting its transformative potential. By harnessing AI tools, educators can revolutionize teaching methods, ushering in a significant shift in education. Theoretical frameworks like Situated Cognition, Cognitive Load, Sociocultural, and Connectivism support AI's integration into education by emphasizing context, social interaction, cognitive load management, and networked learning. AI complements these theories by enabling personalized learning, collaborative problem-solving, and culturally inclusive environments. Various applications of AI in classrooms, primarily as a teaching assistant, are explored. AI tailor educational content to individual learner needs, streamlines assessment processes for real-time feedback, and cultivates inclusive and collaborative learning environments. The evolving role of teachers as facilitators rather than knowledge providers is underscored. Ethical considerations such as privacy, equity, and transparency are crucial amidst AI integration, necessitating proper training and ethical guidelines. In conclusion, AI's widespread adoption in education offers immense growth opportunities for educators and students alike. As technology continues to shape education, AI literacy becomes indispensable. By embracing AI as an assistant, educators can craft interactive, effective learning environments preparing students for the digital age's challenges
FROM PAGE TO PRACTICE; INTEGRATING LITERATURE AS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOMS
Authors: G Anugraha
Published: August 2024

The 21st century classrooms are both challenging and have certain advantages. Through technological integration and collaborative learning strategies, the learning process acquires greater magnitude. Integrating literature to the new era of learning and highlighting the discipline is vital, as it fosters critical thinking skills, empathy, communication skills etc. The facilitators should be conscious to transform and bridge the traditional literature classrooms to the contemporary technology-based style of learning. Importance of collaborative learning skills should be encouraged and the learner must engage with the content in great depth and infer, analyses, compare, interpret and evaluate the subject. As literature inform, persuade and enhance creativity this should be part of the discipline from a very young age of learning. Literature also acts as a catalyst for the socio emotional learning which is a significant element in the development of individuals. The digital libraries and E- books are gaining wide recognition. While learning the concepts, real experience plays a crucial role and this can be made very practical through virtual and augmented reality. Through this aid, learner attains great interest in the discipline and hence the complete attention can be gained. Gamification is another technique that catalyzes the process of learning in the 21st century classroom learning. Facilitator should ensure a positive learning environment, hence classrooms become a space for open discussions and the learner will be enthusiastic and confident to share their perspectives. The contemporary classroom has all the possibilities to explore the wide realm of literature and it enriches the life experience of the learner
Kinerja keuangan berbasis Economic Value Added: Studi kasus pada PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk
Authors: Sukarno Siti Rahma , Mintalangi Syermi S. E.
Published: August 2024

Measurement of financial performance is a systematic evaluation and analysis of a company's financial condition. Economic Value Added is a method to assess a company's financial performance by measuring the economic value created after accounting for the cost of capital. The purpose of this study is to determine the financial performance of PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk for 2020-2023 period using Economic Value Added Method. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The result shows that the financial performance of PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk, based on the analysis of Economic Value Added (EVA) from 2020 to 2023 is considered good, where the value of EVA is EVA>0, or for four consecutive years the company EVA shows a positive result. This shows that PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk has succeeded in generating economic added value for the company from the capital invested by funders.
The Struggling Nightingales: Determinants of Resilience and Intention to Stay Among Nurses in a Type C Hospital In Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Ary Puspitasari Made , Darma Gede Sri , Mahendra Agung Nova
Published: August 2024

Intention to stay in the nursing profession is a complex phenomenon related to hospital operational management. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between various potential determinants in influencing the intention to stay in nurses who work at a type C private hospital in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. This research was an questionnaires-based analytical descriptive study, involving nurses (work period more than one year) from all medical units in the hospital. The relationships between determinants were modeled and analyzed using path analysis. In conclusion, age and work experience have a significant negative influence on burnout levels, while the work environment has a significant negative influence on burnout. Additionally, age and work experience have a significant positive influence on job satisfaction, which is mediated by burnout. Furthermore, job satisfaction has a significant positive influence on resilience, which in turn has a significant positive influence on intention to stay.
Serving Leadership Model in Stunting Handling Policy in West Papua Province
Authors: Waterpauw Paulus
Published: August 2024

Indonesia faces a significant burden of malnutrition, particularly stunting, despite being the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 17th largest globally. This study aims to analyze the stunting reduction policy in West Papua Province during the leadership of Acting Governor Paulus Waterpauw in 2022, as well as to evaluate the leadership model demonstrated in addressing the stunting issue, in line with President Joko Widodo's directives to local government officials. The research employed a qualitative approach by analyzing primary and secondary data sources, including policy documents, government reports, and interviews with key stakeholders. The study found that the acceleration of stunting reduction in West Papua during the 2022-2023 period was implemented through five key strategic policies: the issuance of Governor's Regulation No. 17 of 2023, the establishment of the TPPS task force, direct visits (blusukan) to stunting-prone areas, declarations and joint commitments by Regional Government officials, and foster child programs. Paulus Waterpauw's leadership in executing these policies was characterized by a servant leadership model, reflected in qualities such as listening, empathy, conceptualization, foresight, and community-building. These qualities played a crucial role in prioritizing and effectively addressing the stunting issue in West Papua, in accordance with national leadership directives.
WIDYA (Web Information Dialog Your Assistant): AI-Powered Chatbot for Library Online Service Innovation
Authors: Ayu Pratiwi Melati , Syahbaniar Desy , Hanif Robbani Azzam
Published: August 2024

The library is a source of information literacy, so it requires adequate facilities and infrastructure to support this. To get satisfaction from the academic community, it is necessary to improve more practical information systems and make it easier for officers and visitors. This research develops a Chatbot application used as a library online customer service at the Widya Cipta Husada Malang Institute of Health Technology to convey library information. This research uses a qualitative method. System development uses the stages of the waterfall programming method. Stages consist of requirements analysis, system design, implementation, and testing. They are using vscode software as an editor and phyton, HTML, and JavaScript programming languages. The Chatbot system uses AIML (Artificial Intelligence Markup Language) as a knowledge base. The Chatbot system can answer and have conversations with users according to knowledge related to library information. The expected results of the system can help visitors and librarians in delivering fast and accurate information. The results of this study show that the WIDYA Chatbot system can run well and accurately because it has an accuracy of 90%.
Gestión de Inventarios y su Incidencia en las Compras de la Empresa Amecucol S.A., Santo Domingo, 2024
Authors: Yànez Cañar Verónica Alexandra , Calapiña Rodríguez Karen Mishell , Conforme Montesdeoca Jacqueline Verónica
Published: August 2024

El presente trabajo aborda la gestión de inventarios y su incidencia en las compras de la Empresa AMECUCOL S.A., ubicada en Santo Domingo. Este estudio se realiza con el objetivo de proponer soluciones a los problemas identificados en los procesos de inventario y compras. La falta de manuales de funciones, procedimientos claros y documentación adecuada afecta significativamente el desempeño de la bodega y, por ende, el manejo de compras. El objetivo general del estudio es analizar la gestión de inventarios y su impacto en las compras de AMECUCOL S.A., con lo que se busca optimizar las operaciones internas y mejorar el control sobre el inventario y las compras. La investigación utiliza un enfoque mixto, combinando métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos. Se aplicaron técnicas como la observación, entrevistas y encuestas para recopilar información sobre el manejo de inventarios y el proceso de compras. El diseño de la investigación es transversal y no experimental, permitiendo establecer relaciones de causa y efecto sin manipular variables. La muestra incluye todos los empleados de la empresa, debido a su tamaño reducido, lo que asegura una evaluación integral de la situación. La propuesta de mejora incluye la implementación de procedimientos estandarizados, mejor control de stock y capacitación para el personal en gestión de inventarios. Estas acciones contribuyen a optimizar la cadena de suministro y mejorar la eficiencia operativa de la empresa, reduciendo pérdidas y mejorando la satisfacción del cliente.
Implementación de controles para la reducción de riesgo ergonómico en la producción de maracuyá en la granja experimental Mishili del cantón Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Authors: Cabrera Angulo Anderson Javier , Vásquez Vélez William Ricardo , Segura Núñez Patricio German
Published: August 2024

La presente investigación consistió en un análisis ergonómico de las actividades realizadas por los estudiantes de Producción Agropecuaria en la Granja Experimental Mishilí, centrado en las labores de siembra, poda, fumigación y cosecha de maracuyá. El estudio identificó una alta incidencia de posturas laborales riesgosas, las cuales pueden desencadenar trastornos musculoesqueléticos en los trabajadores. El objetivo principal fue implementar controles eficaces para mitigar estos riesgos, utilizando el método REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) para evaluar las posturas durante las actividades de fumigación y poda, revelando un nivel de riesgo significativo, particularmente en la región lumbar. Se llevó a cabo una evaluación ergonómica detallada para determinar el nivel de riesgo ergonómico asociado a cada actividad, y se desarrolló un manual de medidas preventivas y correctivas. La investigación, de enfoque mixto y diseño no experimental y transversal, implicó la recolección de datos mediante observación directa en el entorno de la Granja Mishilí. Los resultados subrayaron la necesidad urgente de intervenciones para mejorar las condiciones de trabajo, en concordancia con las normativas nacionales e internacionales de salud ocupacional. En conclusión, el estudio proporcionó recomendaciones específicas orientadas a reducir los riesgos ergonómicos en el cultivo de maracuyá, contribuyendo así a la mejora de la salud y el bienestar de los trabajadores agrícolas en la mencionada granja experimental.
Molecular indexing on the KDE and OS/X desktops
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

Geoff Hutchinson blogged about his OS/X ChemSpotLight, an indexing tool for chemistry documents. It’s like, but more advanced than, the kfile_chemical and Kat I have been working on (with others) for the KDE

desktop (see earlier blog items). ChemSpotLight currently does more than the KDE tools: it adds Spotlight comments. I assume these are like the Linux extended attributes, used for example by Beagle.
XML validation on Eclipse with Web Tools Platform
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

Yesterday I installed the Eclipse Web Tools Platform again, and now succesfully, using the Eclipse update mechanism, on my Kubuntu dapper eclipse install. Because it has a validating XML editor, the one last thing I still needed jEdit for. (I do miss the vertical selection feature of jEdit, though.) It signals me of errors, and allows autocompletion.
KDE4 keyword support mockups
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

In reply to interesting comments to my previous blog

on Strigi and xAttr support in KDE4, I would like to suggest the following mockups, which I would find very useful. The deal with the ability to store keywords, for example, not but necessarily using xAttr. I have no idea on how to implement these mockups, so any help or pointers are appreciated.
Nightly CDK builds now available
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

Rajarshi Guha

has set a nightly build service

for the Chemistry Development Kit (CDK). The output is pretty, but information rich: it includes results for the JUnit test, DocCheck, and PMD. The compiled jar and the corresponding JavaDoc can be downloaded, offering a cutting edge distribution for users.
Open Text Mining Interface and Bioclipse
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

Timo Hannay blogged

in Nature’s Nascent blog

about the Open Text Mining Interface (OTMI), which is “a suggestion from Nature about how we might achieve text-mining and indexing purposes”. The idea is that each article has a link pointing to a machine readable file containing raw data about (and from?) the article.
Potential constitutional designs for an independent Scotland
Authors: Mikić Vladimir
Published: August 2024

In 2014 the Scots voted by a small margin against the proposal that their country should become independent from the United Kingdom. However, in 2016 British citizens chose, again with a knife-edge majority of votes, that the United Kingdom should leave the European Union. Motivated by this fact and backed by continuous voters' support expressed in regional and national elections, Scottish political elite has been for many years expressing the ambition to demand a second referendum for independence. In case that another noteworthy occasion for establishing an independent Scottish state arrives in the near future, answering the question regarding its plausible constitutional foundations gains noteworthy value. Some of the responses to this question are contained in earlier proposals for a written constitution for Scotland, but many other had already been established in 1997 by the devolved institutions in that part of the United Kingdom. They are recognized as well-grounded to be transferred into the constitutional structure that a new independent state at the North of the British Isle could adopt. Potential constitutional foundations for Scotland are not shallow. They have been developing for more than half a century and could readily be put in place if Scotland gains independence. In this article available models for the constitutional arrangements for an independent Scotland are analyzed, coupled with the principles on which the new state would be based on, and proposed institutional frameworks for an independent Scotland are outlined.
Categorizing enterprises through advanced operating profit margin metrics
Authors: Đuričin Sonja , Beraha Isidora , Jeločnik Marko
Published: August 2024

The research objective is to test the potential for overcoming limitations in the interpretation of ratios, with a focus on Operating Profit Margin (OPM). The research examines the OPM values of 43 enterprises over five consecutive accounting periods. It uses Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) to determine the range of OPM values and assess financial performance more dynamically. The methodology focuses on calculating the OPM for each enterprise, followed by a categorization into successful, neutral or bankrupt based on the financial results derived from the financial reports. This research not only challenges traditional financial ratio analysis, but also contributes to strategic financial management by allowing a more detailed categorization of enterprises based on their operational profitability, thus providing a robust tool for financial decision making and predictive analysis.
The management of operational risks and impact of product availability
Authors: Stanković Aleksandar , Odalović Tomo , Lajka Nedžad , Jozić Zoran
Published: August 2024

This paper presents a brief analysis of the impact of operational risks and their impact on the delivery of value to consumers (loyal and potential) from the aspect of product availability. Operational risks, in this case, take priority over other types of risks such as external risks and risks of change. This hypothesis is also confirmed by some research with the finding that a large number of cases of unavailability of products intended for daily consumption have the same origin in the form of poor organization and orientation of the business process in retail outlets. Some of the consequences of inefficiency arise from: insufficient number of employees, uneven stocks in sales warehouses, inadequate implementation of internal logistics flows. The product availability is an integral part of the company's overall marketing concept with the intention of achieving goals through greater efficiency in business compared to its competition, and for retail it is creation, delivery and relationship with consumers in the delivery of value, in targeted market segments. From the customer's point of view, product availability is still treated by many retailers as a lack of stock. This leads to a situation when the demand (due to an insufficient amount of product) cannot be met and the orders are cancelled. Therefore, subsequent satisfaction of the demand is approached, upon receipt of a new quantity of the product. This understanding, especially in the conditions on the crisis, has been overcome and this paper represents an attempt to shed light on this phenomenon from different aspects.
Advantages of digital marketing in the world of digital games
Authors: Baltezarević Radoslav , Baltezarević Borivoje , Baltezarević Ivana
Published: August 2024

The digital gaming industry, apart from being extremely powerful, also gathers a multi-million audience of gamers. With gamers playing digital games with the help of gaming consoles, computers and smartphones, and spending most of their time in the virtual space, it is certainly best to communicate in their digital environment. In order for companies to reach this target market, to achieve an emotional connection with consumers, and advertise their products, it is advised to use digital marketing strategies, such as social media marketing, content marketing, video marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and influencer marketing. In this way, they can inspire adequate and positive electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM), as well. In this paper, the authors, by analyzing the attitudes of 159 respondents, tried to bring this current topic closer to experts in the field of digital games, in order to point out to them all the benefits that digital marketing in this industry can achieve. The aim of this study is to indicate that if digital marketing strategies are adapted to the target market (namely gamers), there is a high probability that companies will influence consumer purchasing decisions, create a large base of loyal consumers, achieve a competitive advantage in the market and generate profits that traditional marketing methods, in this case, would not be able to contribute.
Management of eco-hotel new product using artificial intelligence
Authors: Jović-Bogdanović Adriana , Radosavljević Milan , Anđelković Maja
Published: August 2024

The modern economy rests on industrial development and production with the application of new technologies, knowledge and achievements in technique, technology, economy, ecology, organization, management, informatics and other branches of science and profession. Processes are being innovated in order to achieve products and services of higher quality and performance, in accordance with increasingly strict market requirements. Today, KETs (Key Enabling Technologies) are increasingly being used, which represent a narrower set ofsix KETs that enable innovations: micro and nanoelectronics, nanotechnology, industrial biotechnology, advanced materials, photonics and advanced production technologies. Ideas for sustainable hotels are in line with the application of environmentally friendly and automated processes, products and services, which with the application of artificial intelligence (AI) can become green (or even greener). The world's best brands (hotels) have become green thanks to the solutions created by the application of VI, with the launch of many green initiatives (ie. smart showers, solar energy installations, waste reduction and diversion, energy and water consumption savings, etc.). A full understanding of sustainability is important for the hotel industry. The best sustainable hotels are businesses that significantly reduce their impact on the environment through best green practices in maintenance, services, logistics, products and supplies. A hotel that is serious about sustainability must expect large capital expenditures, such as modernization (ie replacement) of HVAC systems (ventilation and air conditioning systems, with the extension to mechanical cleaning and dry cleaning). When hotels go green, they do much less harm to the environment, reduce costs and win the goodwill of guests. Sustainability in the business world is key to achieving supplier growth and customer satisfaction. Consumers are increasingly looking for green businesses and paying more for environmentally friendly products and services. One in three consumers prefers sustainable brands, and the travel industry is taking note. The research results in this paper are mainly presented according to the dominant program criteria and variables, at the level of ecology or the application of artificial intelligence at the level of products and systems.
Prediction of environmental tax revenues based on certain environmental protecton performance
Authors: Novićević-Čečević Bojana , Stanković Jelena , Stanojević Marina
Published: August 2024

Significantly increased number of inhabitants, the practice of irrational consumption of resources and previously established patterns of production and business have put the preservation of the environment at risk. Respectful behaviour towards environment can and must preserve limited resources not only for existing, but also for future generations. In this sense, it is necessary to encrease efforts for providing its sustainability. Environmental sustainability encourages a more responsible way of organizing production and people's lives in terms of using domestic materials, reducing the amount of waste, using recycled materials, using renewable energy sources and the like. Also, concern for environmental protection encourages state authorities to enact regulations and set fees in order to prevent long-term negative consequences for the environment. From environmental protection fees, the state can generate significant income that can be used for additional investments necessary for environmental sustainability. It is necessary to make key changes in the behavior of all stakeholders, because if the awareness of environmental protection is not awakened, the concept of sustainability can be threatened. In this sense, the aim of this paper is to examine the possibility of forecasting the income from environmental protection of countries, based on some of the key performance parameters, and to provide certain recommendations for policy makers.
First and second law analysis of crack propagation in canvas painting
Authors: Jamalabadi Mohammad Yaghoub Abdollahzadeh
Published: August 2024

The knowledge of how the craquelures happen and their pattern on historical objects, especially paintings, is interested in the field of cultural heritage. Entropy generation and thermal analysis of crack growth are calculated numerically for the canvas painting. The painting is modeled as a three-layer composite with isotropic material properties. An in-house code is developed to model the plane strain elasto-static structural mechanics with hybrid-Trefftz finite element formulation. The results are benchmarked with numerical and analytical solutions. Entropy generation and temperature fields are simulated throughout stacking in mode I of a delamination process. The parameter study shows that the parameter of entropy has a great influence on the process of expectation of break proliferation in fast and low areas. It is likewise demonstrated that the use of the corruption entropy age hypothesis gives a technique for assessing the steady in the law of crack growth regarding the rate of entropy production.
Hist´oria e Geografia: algumas possibilidades de ensino sobre Hist´ória da ´África
Authors: Silva de Oliveira Leite Ingrid , Cristina Alves Rogéria
Published: August 2024

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Development of Automobile Wheel Smart Alignment Monitoring System
Authors: Bohari Azuwien Aida , Mohhammad Hafiz Muhamad Faris Haikal , Sim Sy Yi , Jamal Norezmi , Mohd Talib Mohd Nizam , Mohd Safuan Syadia Nabilah
Published: August 2024

This study addresses the pressing issue of ineffective traditional methods for monitoring wheel alignment in vehicles. The motivation stems from the limitations of manual inspection and the need for a more efficient and accurate solution. The aim is to develop a Smart Alignment Monitoring System that can provide real-time monitoring of alignment parameters. The objective is to enhance vehicle safety and performance by detecting misalignment issues early. The proposed solution involves the use of advanced sensor technologies integrated with vehicles' tire position. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the Smart Alignment Monitoring System in reducing maintenance costs, improving fuel efficiency, and enhancing vehicle safety and performance. This study highlights the significance of adopting advanced technologies like Smart Alignment Monitoring Systems in the automotive industry to ensure safer and more efficient vehicles.
First molecular evidence and antibiotic resistance profile of emerging enteropathogen Escherichia albertii from faeces of pet dogs from Chattogram, Bangladesh
Authors: Das Gupta Mukta , Shaha Mishuk , Logno Tahia Ahmed , Ghosh Keya , Das Ashutosh
Published: August 2024

Escherichia albertii (E. albertii) is an emergent enteropathogen genetically identical to Escherichia coli (E. coli), often confused as E. coli phenotypically during routine diagnostic procedures. This pathogen possesses cytolethal distending toxin (cdt) responsible for the invasion and persistent colonization of this bacterium in the gut leading to enteric infections in humans and other animals. The present study attempted to explore the occurrence and antibiotic resistance profile of E. albertii derived from faeces of pet dogs and cats in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Faecal samples were collected aseptically from pet dogs (n=31) and cats (n=23) using sterile cotton swabs and stored in sterile buffered peptone water. After overnight enrichment in buffered peptone water, a loopful of the enriched broth was inoculated onto a selective media (XR-MacConkey) to isolate E. albertii.XR-MacConkey agar was prepared by supplementing MacConkey agar with D (+) Xylose and L (+) Rhamnose monohydrate. Inoculated samples on XR-MacConkey agar were incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. The visible white colonies were finally verified through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) by amplifying the gene fragments of E. albertii specific cytolethal distending toxin (Eacdt).E. albertii isolates were then tested for antimicrobial resistance against 12 selected antimicrobials by disk diffusion method. Two E. albertii isolates were positively identified in dog samples, while none of the cat samples were positive for E. albertii. Both E. albertii isolates from dogs showed multidrug resistance (MDR). The present study suggests that pet dogs may harbour E. albertii, which mightbe transmitted to humans in study areas.