bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Career Development and Employee Performance: Work Motivation as a Mediator
Authors: Arsawan I Wayan Edi , Soares Augusto da Conceição , Kelen Pius Bumi , Ximenes Mateus
Published: December 2023

This research aims to examine the effect of career development on employee performance mediated by work motivation at the Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) institution in Caicoli, Dili Timor-Leste. This research with a sample size of 100 respondents used a saturated sample because the population was small in this institution. The data collection technique used a questionnaire distributed to all employees working at PDHJ Caicoli, Dili Timor-Leste. Data was analyzed using the Smart-PLS (Partial Least Square) analysis technique. The results of this research show that the career development variable has a positive and significant effect on motivation, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, career development has a positive and significant effect on employee performance and employee work motivation is proven to positively mediate the effect of career development on employee performance. at the institution Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça. The results of this research show that the better the career development at the PDHJ institution, the higher the employee's work motivation, and the higher the employee's work motivation, the higher the employee's performance.
Lifestyle modification programs
Authors: Zurynski Yvonne , Smith K-lynn , Siette Joyce , Nic Giolla Easpaig Brona , Simons Mary , Knaggs Gilbert
Published: December 2023

This Evidence Check review explored factors contributing to effective referral to population based lifestyle modification programs for people with chronic disease. It considered factors which influence practitioner referrals to such programs and factors influencing the likelihood of the patient engaging with and completing a program. The reviewers identified barriers and facilitators to referrals by health professionals and to uptake, engagement and completion of programs by patients. The research suggests that for health professionals, involvement in program design, educational activities and practitioner advocates and receiving feedback on program effectiveness may increase referrals. For patients, factors related to the method of referral and personal, environmental and social factors appear to influence likelihood of engagement with and completion of programs.
Improving Financial Efficiency through Integrated Human Resource Management and the Mediating Role of Leadership and Organizational Culture in Organizational Performance
Authors: Asmini  , Putra Aditya Halim Perdana Kusuma Putra , Adawiah Andi
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the integration of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices and their impact on organizational financial efficiency, mediated by leadership and organizational culture. Engaging employees from diverse industries, the research utilizes purposive sampling with a minimum target of 200 participants. Primary data is collected through validated five-point Likert scale questionnaires and proceed with SMARTPLS to answer the hypotheses. Findings indicate that effective financial management practices contribute to enhancing organizational performance and serve as a foundational growth factor. Strong correlations are identified between financial management, organizational performance, leadership, organizational culture, and productivity. Investments in HRM practices influence critical aspects such as leadership, organizational culture, organizational performance, and productivity, fostering a productive work environment. Effective leadership shapes a culture aligned with organizational values, boosting team performance and productivity. The implications of these findings are vital in strategic decision-making, including resource allocation, HRM strategies, and leadership development. An integrated management approach combining financial and HRM aspects is crucial for optimizing organizational performance. Effective leadership development is key to enhancing organizational culture, performance, and productivity. Keywords: HRM Practices, Financial Management Practices, Financial Efficiency, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Productivity, Organizational Performance.
VIRTUALIZAÇÃO NO ENSINO: UM ESTUDO DO USO DE INFRAESTRUTURA DE DESKTOPS VIRTUAIS (VDI) EM UM INSTITUTO FEDERAL
Authors: MINORU TAGUCHI TIAGO , EDUARDO DOS SANTOS CLAYTON
Published: December 2023

Devido às medidas restritivas implementadas durante a pandemia de Covid-19, evidenciaram-se as dificuldades típicas do ensino remoto e da educação à distância (EaD). Praticamente todas as instituições de ensino tiveram que adaptar suas aulas para meios digitais, no intuito de dar continuidade no processo de aprendizado. Além disso, nos últimos anos a oferta por cursos EaD, principalmente nas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES), tem crescido exponencialmente. Um dos grandes desafios da EaD, principalmente nos cursos técnicos e superiores, é a transmissão do conhecimento e da vivência adquiridos em laboratórios físicos para os estudantes destes cursos. No ensino presencial, no caso dos laboratórios de informática tradicionais (computadores físicos com sistema operacional e softwares instalados), a dificuldade está na manutenção e atualização dos equipamentos, de forma que os mesmos acompanhem a evolução tecnológica. Na rede privada de ensino, a adoção de tecnologias capazes de amenizar ou suprir essas dificuldades é mais acessível devido às condições estruturais e financeiras. Já no ensino público, devido ao orçamento ser limitado, a adoção de soluções deve ser realizada conforme as legislações vigentes, com as devidas justificativas e depende de recursos financeiros disponíveis. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o uso da virtualização, baseado em infraestrutura de desktops virtuais (VDI), como possível solução para os problemas encontrados nos laboratórios tradicionais e como forma de prover a EaD em uma instituição pública de ensino.
Professionalism: Informal Consultations about Skin Diseases
Authors: Badri Amin Varasteh , Vetsiou Evangelia , Bakhtawar Nabiyah , Browne Rachel , Tso Simon
Published: December 2023

Introduction: “Informal consultation” refers to informal self-referral to clinicians for medical advice. This questionnaire-based study explores non-dermatology doctors’ experiences with informal consultations on skin diseases.
Method: A 13-item questionnaire-based study was conducted in 2020, involving a convenience sample of doctors from a district general hospital. Doctors working in the dermatology department were excluded from the questionnaire. The numerical data derived from the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics, and free text data were analysed using content analysis.
Results: The questionnaire response rate was 29/33 (88%), consisting of 27 doctors-in-training and two medical consultants. Twenty-four of 29 (83%) respondents reported that they were asked to provide dermatological advice outside of healthcare settings. The main source of self-referrals was first-degree relatives, as reported by 23/29 (79%) respondents. Twenty-five of 29 (86%) did not document the advice provided.
Conclusions: Non-dermatology doctors encounter informal consultations on skin diseases. These requests put a burden on the work–life balance of clinicians involved, and there are risks associated with mismanaging such requests. Doctors in training would benefit from support and guidance from their supervisors on how to navigate this professionalism issue safely.
Macroeconomic Determinants of Housing Prices in Hong Kong
Authors: So Simon M. S. , Wan Frankie S. L.
Published: December 2023

This article aimed to study the causal relationship between the housing prices and the macroeconomy in Hong Kong from 1998M1 to 2019M12. We explored both the long-term and short-term causalities between the housing prices, proxied by the Centa-City Index (CCI), and six selected macroeconomic variables. The results indicated the presence of causality between the housing prices and two macroeconomic variables: money supply and exchange rate index. These two variables had an impact on housing prices, regardless of short-term dynamics or long-term equilibrium. While the relationship between money supply and housing prices was found to be bidirectional, the effective exchange rate index Granger caused housing prices only. Additionally, a long-term negative correlation was observed between the housing prices and the interest rates. Our findings may help investors understand the determinants of housing prices in Hong Kong and provide policymakers with some valuable insights on how to introduce fiscal policies to stabilize housing prices.
Identitätspolitik als Gefahr für den öffentlichen Diskurs
Authors: Lang Alisa
Published: December 2023

Is cancel culture damaging the political sphere in liberal and democratic societies? In this book, Alisa Lang uses case studies to examine the mechanisms of cancel culture and its influence on public discourse. From the perspective of communication theory, she shows the (secondary) consequences of identity politics activism for the democratic public sphere. To identify its mechanisms, she draws on theories of publicity from Carl Schmitt to Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann and Chantal Mouffe. On this basis, she reflects on the effects of this socio-discursive practice on the public climate of opinion, democratic discourse and the narrowing of the corridor of opinion.
Bibliometric Applications in Social Science Research: The Social Network Context of Generosity
Authors: Snell Herzog Patricia , Ai Jin , O. Osili Una , Jacqueline Clark Chelsea , Kou Xiaonan
Published: December 2023

Whether or not a person chooses to act philanthropically can seem like a personal decision. Yet, giving is inherently a social act, minimally involving a giver and a receiver. The relational aspects of giving decisions can be studied by investigating social networks. What is known about the role of social networks in charitable giving? To answer this question, this study utilizes bibliometric techniques to review existing literature in a systematic manner. Applying these tools to social science research facilitates integration of knowledge across multiple disciplines and diverse methodological approaches. Across the reviewed research, there are five central themes. First, networks can shape values of efforts to support the public good. Second, networks can informally punish people for acting too self-interestedly. Third, networks can join together or exclude, contributing to social inequality and its reproduction over time. Fourth, networks can maintain group dynamics. Fifth, networks can pattern behaviors into habits, form interdependence, situate what is considered normal, and provide stability in times of crisis. Implications of existing research are drawn toward understanding young adulthood within its networked social contexts of generosity.
Algorithm to Generate Liutex Core Lines Based on Forward Liutex Magnitude Gradient Lines
Authors: Yu Yifei , Liu Chaoqun
Published: December 2023

Vortex definition and identification are extremely important for the study of fluid dynamics research. Liutex is a newly proposed concept that correctly represents vortex. Liutex is a vector whose direction is the local rotation axis and whose magnitude is twice the angular speed. To identify the unique structure of a vortex, a method known as the Liutex Core Line method has been developed, which displays the rotational core axis of a vortex. However, the original method is a manual method, which is not practical for real application, and an automatic algorithm is required for practical usage. Xu et al. proposed an algorithm by selecting the best line from a group of candidate lines, which is an important progress. In this chapter, from another perspective to solve this problem, a new algorithm is introduced based on forward Liutex magnitude gradient lines. Since gradient lines have the feature that they advance to the local maximums, the route will still result in a unique line, which avoids the process to find the best line. This algorithm has achieved some success for the Lambda vortex in early boundary layer transition.
SHOULD INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS FOR RESEARCH ETHICS BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE/PUNISHED FOR RETRACTED PUBLICATIONS FROM ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY?
Authors: Gbagbo Fred Yao
Published: December 2023

In recent times there has been evidence of many publications across academia and industry being retracted for various ethical violations in research including data Fabrication, Manipulation, Falsification, and Plagiarism despite the widespread Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to uphold Research Ethics from conceptualizing a study, publication of results and implementation of findings. Although the structure and membership composition of IRBs may vary globally, they all have converging guidelines. This study tackles research misconduct by holding Institutional Review Boards accountable for retracted articles, employing interest analysis and principle-based idea analysis in critically reviewing my concerns. Based on the evidence from the literature on the increasing numbers of retracted papers that have had ethical clearance, I argued that, if IRBs are doing their job correctly, research misconduct should be minimal. Further, if research misconduct resulting in retracted publications becomes a spreading problem that attracts sanctions, then IRBs must be considered as part of the problem and should suffer sanctions too.
Fungsi Ruang Kerajaan Peureulak
Authors: Neubie Phonna Cut Natari
Published: December 2023

Kerajaan Peureulak berada di Peureulak, Kecamatan Aceh Timur, Indonesia. Kawasan Peureulak terkenal menghasilkan hasil bumi yang berupa Kayu Perlak. Selain Kayu Perlak, Peureulak dikenal juga oleh pada pedagang dengan hasil perkebunan pala dan lada. Terkenalnya kawasan Peureulak membuat banyak pedagang dari berbagai negeri datang untuk melakukan perdagangan dan juga melakukan penyebaran Agama Islam kepada masyarakat Peureulak sehingga masyarakat Peureulak pada saat itu sudah paham dan memeluk Agama Islam. Setelah 50 tahun lamanya menamankan ajaran Islam di daerah Peureulak, pada tahun 840 Masehi Kerajaan Peureulak resmi berdiri dan Sultan Alaiddin Sayed Maulana Abdul Aziz Syah (840-860 M) menjadi pemimpin pertama Kerajaan Peureulak. Berdasarkan peristiwa pada masa Kerajaan Peureulak dan hasil seminar dengan pembahasan Masuk dan Berkembangnya Agama Islam di Nusantara yang dilakukan di Kuala Simpang pada tahun 1980, maka pada kawasan Bandar Khalifah dapat dipastikan bahwa di kawasan tersebut terdapat beberapa ruang yang memiliki fungsi berdasarkan dari peristiwa yang terjadi. Ruang-ruang yang memiliki fungsi tersebut terbentuk dari hasil aktivitas masyarakat Kerajaan Peureulak. Maka dari itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menjelaskan pemanfaatan fungsi ruang Kerajaan Peureulak dengan menggunakan pendekatan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan dua tipe penelitian yaitu historis dan fenomenologi. Hasil dan kesimpulan dari penelitian ini ialah pengungkapan ruang serta fungsi ruang yang ada di Kerajaan Peureulak dahulu.
Aplikasi Jasa Ojek Pick-Up Berbasis Lokasi Geospasial Dan Google Maps Dengan Metode Location Based Service
Authors: Restiandi Royhan
Published: December 2023

Kota Pontianak sebagai sebuah ibu kota provinsi tidak lepas dari padatnya laju perekonomian yang didorong oleh banyak pihak. Salah satunya adalah penyedia jasa transportasi bongkar muat. Di kota Pontianak terdapat sebuah jasa transportasi bongkar muat yang dikenal sebagai jasa ojek pick-up. Namun cara pemasaran yang dilakukan tidak memudahkan masyarakat dalam memesan jasa milik mereka karena melalui terlalu banyak tahapan.

 

Motode yang dipakai dalam pembuatan aplikasi ini adalah metode Location Based Service (LBS). Sedangkan dalam perancangan aplikasi menggunakan metode Unified Modelling Language (UML). Dan metode perancangan aplikasi menggunakan metode waterfall. Aplikasi yang dibuat berbasis progressive web app dan dapat digunakan jika terdapat sambungan internet.

 

Dari hasil pengujian yang telah dilakukan menggunakan metode black box dan user acceptance testing (UAT) dapat dikatakan bahwa aplikasi dapat berjalan dengan lancar dalam membantu pengguna jasa dalam memesan dan mencari informasi mengenai jasa ojek pick-up. Serta dapat menjadi pilihan alternatif baru bagi para penyedia jasa ojek pick-up dalam memasarkan jasa ojek pick-up mereka.
Eleştirel Bir Değerlendirme: S. Yükçü - S. Gönen, “Grade and Composition of the First Money in Anatolia”, Uluslararası Alanya İşletme Fakültesi Dergisi C. 1 S. 1 (2013), 135-145. S. Yükçü - S. Gönen, “Anadolu’da İlk Paranın Ayar ve Alaşımı”, Muhasebe ve Finans Tarihi Araştırmaları Dergisi 7 (2014), 28-48.
Authors: KÖKER Hüseyin
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma, aynı yazarlara ait “Grade and Composition of the First Money in Anatolia” ve “Anadolu’da İlk Paranın Ayar ve Alaşımı” başlıklarını taşıyan iki makalenin eleştirel değerlendirmesini içermektedir. Söz konusu makaleler birer yıl arayla farklı dergilerde ikincisi birincisinin çevirisi olarak yayımlanmışlardır. Buradaki değerlendirmeler Türkçe çeviri olan makale referans alınarak yapılmıştır. Bu bağlamda, incelenen çalışmada görülen Eskiçağ Tarihi ve Numismatik yöntem açısından eksik, hatalı ve yanlış noktalar üzerinde durularak bunları düzeltmek amaçlanmıştır. Söz konusu makalelerde ilk sikkenin icadı, Lydia Krallığı, altın ayar belirleme metotları ile Manisa Müzesi koleksiyonunda yer alan yirmidört adet Kroisos Dönemi’ne ait gümüş ve bir adet altın kaplama sikke ile birer adet Pers Dönemi gümüş, II. Philippos Dönemi altın ve Heraclius Dönemi altın sikkesinin XRF analiz sonuçları konu edilmektedir. Ancak çalışma, Eskiçağ Tarihi ve numismatik değerlendirme yöntemlerinin kullanılmaması sebebiyle çok vahim hata ve yanlışlar barındırmaktadır. Öyle ki bu durum, makalenin bilimsel gerçekleri göz ardı eden ve tamamen bilimsellikten uzak yanlış sonuçlar barındıran bir çalışmaya dönüşmesine yol açmıştır.
Dorylaion’dan Yeni Bir Mezar Yazıtı: Gaius Cercenius Domitius Aelianus / A New Grave Inscription from Dorylaion: Gaius Cercenius Domitius Aelianus
Authors: ERTEN Emre , ERAYDIN Necmettin
Published: December 2023

Bu makalede Eskişehir İli, Mihalgazi İlçesi, Alpagut Mahallesi’nden Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi’ne tarihlenen Hellence bir mezar yazıtı tanıtılmaktadır. Söz konusu eser 2022 yılında Doç. Dr. Emre Erten başkanlığında yürütülen Eskişehir İli Epigrafik Yüzey Araştırması kapsamında kayıt altına alınmıştır. Bu makalede, söz konusu yazıt ile Eskişehir’in güneyindeki Ilıca Köyü’nde bulunan ve 1902 yılında H. v. Prott tarafından yayınlanan bir başka yazıt karşılaştırılmaktadır.
Evaluation of facade features in green building certified office buildings in terms of energy efficiency
Authors: Yanılmaz Zeynep
Published: December 2023

The energy crisis in the world and reaching the point of depletion of resources have pushed the construction industry to seek the use of renewable energy resources. The sustainability approach that comes to the fore with this has gained an important place in the construction sector as well as in all other sectors. The construction of office buildings, which have a high energy consumption rate among the building groups, within the framework of sustainability principles is a result of this search. From this point of view, the aim of this study is to evaluate the facade features of sustainable office buildings with green building certificate within the scope of energy efficiency and to reveal the current practices. Within the scope of the study, 20 office buildings located in the world and in the literature were analyzed in detail in terms of their facade features. These analyzes are grouped under the titles of building envelope, facade material, integration of active and passive systems. In the light of the data obtained, it has been revealed that sustainable office buildings have facade applications for the use of renewable energy sources.
Investigation of propane combustion at different equivalent ratios in a premixed model burner
Authors: Taştan Murat , Mızrak Kağan Cenk
Published: December 2023

Combustion is a chemical process that causes a burning substance to emit heat and light as a result of its reaction with oxygen. Propane can combine with oxygen to perform a combustion reaction. Especially in homes and vehicles, propane combustion is frequently used and heat or light energy is released. In this study, premixed propane combustion was investigated. The thermal power (3 kW) and swirl number (1) were kept constant in all experiments. According to the findings, the O2 emission value also increases with the increase in propane equivalent. It was observed that if the propane equivalent was up to 0.8, the carbon dioxide emission remained at the optimum level. These results are actually similar in terms of light and heat emission. In fact, it was observed that the heat and Luminous emission and the flame height increased to the highest level at less propane equivalent levels. In the study, it was seen that changing the equivalent ratio affects the ratios of various gases produced during combustion and the total heat output. These experiments help optimize the combustion properties of propane. It is also important for design and operating decisions regarding the use of propane in industrial processes.
Application of HOMER in assessing and controlling renewable energy-based hybrid EV charging stations across major Turkish cities
Authors: Güven Aykut Fatih , Yücel Emrecan
Published: December 2023

Facing the global increase in population, escalating energy demands, environmental impacts of internal combustion engines, and potential depletion of fossil fuels, the urgency of developing renewable energy systems becomes more evident. This study takes place during a period of rapid electric vehicle adoption and escalating demand for renewable energy. It presents optimization and comparative analysis of hybrid and off-grid charging stations across six distinct regions. The process of establishing off-grid hybrid charging stations in each region is critically analyzed, using the HOMER program to determine the most efficient placement. HOMER, an optimization tool for renewable energy systems, enables lifecycle cost analysis. This method not only strengthens our energy independence but also supports the economy and reduces carbon emissions, positively impacting the environment. Comparative optimization analysis, based on technical and economic metrics across the provinces, identifies Manisa as the optimal location for the planned electric vehicle charging station. The station is expected to generate a total energy of 3,049,337 kWh per year, with a Net Present Value of 7.24 M$, a Levelized Cost of Energy of $0.441 per kWh, an annual operation cost of $175,795, and an initial capital cost of 3.69 M$. In conclusion, this study aims to improve environmental outcomes and contribute positively to the economy by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and fostering a quick transition to renewable energy.
Aspectos lingüísticos sensibles al género en cartas particulares de los siglos XVI y XVII
Authors: Almeida Cabrejas Belén , Serrano Marín Marina , Vázquez Balonga Delfina
Published: December 2023

La carta particular se erige como testimonio de un estado de lengua y de un espacio variacional en los que poder estudiar rasgos lingüísticos diatópicos, diastráticos y diafásicos. A partir del estudio comparado de 50 misivas datadas entre los siglos XVI y XVII, 25 de ellas de autoría femenina y 25 de autoría masculina, -la mayor parte de ellas de carácter autógrafo-, se han podido establecer rasgos diferenciadores mediados por la variable sexo.
Gutiérrez Rodilla, Bertha M. y José Antonio Pascual (eds.) (2022): Tesoros lexicográficos y terminología médica. La explotación del recurso TeLeMe, Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Anejos de la Revista de Filología Española, 110).
Authors: Quirós García Mariano
Published: December 2023

Reseña de la obra: Gutiérrez Rodilla, Bertha M. y José Antonio Pascual (eds.) (2022): Tesoros lexicográficos y terminología médica. La explotación del recurso TeLeMe, Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Anejos de la Revista de Filología Española, 110). 191 pp. ISBN: 978-84-00-11062-8.
The Delayed Diagnosis of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy in Young Adults: A Scoping Review
Authors:   1 Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, College of Applied Medical Sciences – Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Albuainain Sara Abdullah , Almutairi Amal Abdullah , Saleh Al-Zahrani Elham , Abdullah Alsalem Atheer , Salah Elmagzoub Mohammed , Sabry Amina
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The most prevalent idiopathic generalized epilepsies of adolescence and early adulthood is juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME). Its diagnosis is usually missed, wrongly labeled, and frequently delayed worldwide. This scoping review focused on the factors that contribute to JME diagnosis delays and how to avoid them. Methodology: The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis protocols for comparative published articles were used. To determine the factors that cause the delay of diagnosis of JME, a search in PubMed and ScienceDirect (Summon) using keywords "JME" and "Janz epilepsy" revealed a sum of 13410 articles. However, when including the keywords; 'delayed diagnosis', 'human',' English language', 'young adults' and 'free full text'; and excluded 'duplicated and unrelated articles we remained with 15 articles. The participants were young adult patients. Results: Out of the 15 articles two have reported a delay in the diagnosis of JME by14 years, while the rest varied from 1 to 11 years. With the mean age of delay being 20 ±10 years. One of the various reasons contributing to this delay is failure to elicit a myoclonic jerk history due to lack of familiarity with the syndrome which accounted for 93.3%, followed by misleading or misinterpretation of EEG 86.6%, normal EEG 80%, presenting initial seizure with GTC 66.67% and patients fail to mention their own myoclonic jerks 60%. Conclusion: Despite well-defined diagnostic criteria and growing public knowledge of JME, misdiagnosis remains an issue that causes the delay by several years.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan) in NeuronavigationGuided Biopsy of Complex Brain Tumors
Authors:   Neurosurgeon at The Solca Oncological Institute-Guayaquil, Ecuador, Chong Loor César , Chong Zambrano Andrea ,   MD, School of Medicine, University Specialties Espiritu SantoGuayaquil, Ecuador
Published: December 2023

Male patient, 38 years old, with a history of previous surgical intervention in another center for brain lesion in the left fronto-parietal region, who had undergone a biopsy, with a result of failed pathological anatomy (he had no diagnosis). In the neurological examination, the patient was conscious, oriented in the three spheres, without neurological deficit, Glasgow 15/15. In the cranial MRI was observed in the left fronto-parietal subcortical region a hypointense lesion on T1, and an irregular hyperintense image in relation to the midline on T2, which did not uptake the contrast medium. Surgical intervention was performed, with a biopsy guided by the neuronavigation system (Brain Lab Curve) using a trephine less than 1 cm and the target planned by fusion of PET scan choline (Positron Emission Tomography) and contrasted cranial MRI, the most representative sample of the lesion was taken where observed the maximum affinity of the lesion for radioactive choline. The Pathological Anatomy result was low grade Astrocytoma, establishing a diagnosis. Control cranial CT scan 6 hours post-operatively, which determined the planned biopsy sample site. The post-surgical evolution was satisfactory, Glasgow 15/15, without neurological deficit. It has been proposed to continue treatment for these cases. In cases of complex lesions where CT and MRI cannot offer adequate resolution through imaging of the lesion, PET scan choline can offer an option to plan an appropriate biopsy of the lesion and obtain representativeness and obtain the best diagnosis. We recommend the use of PET scan in these cases.
Spor İşletmelerinde İnsan Kaynakları Yönetim Süreçleri
Authors: Ceyhun Serdar
Published: December 2023

Günümüz spor işletmelerinin sayısı her geçen gün sadece nicelik olarak değil, nitelik olarak ta dünyada ve Türkiye’de hızla artış göstermektedir. Spor hizmetlerinden faydalanmak isteyen müşterilerin temel amacı en yüksek kalitedeki hizmeti en uygun fiyatlara satın almak iken, işletmecilerde daha yüksek kârlara ulaşmak için nitelikli hizmet personeliyle rakiplerden daima bir adım önde olmayı planlamaktadır. Kaliteli hizmetin işletmeci, iç müşteri ve dış müşterinin mutlu olduğu formül olarak tanındığı günümüz pazarlama dünyasında personelin yeterliliği işletmeciler için en önemli silahlardan biri olarak görülmektedir. Özellikle hizmet özelliği yoğun olan spor işletmelerinde, personel seçimiyle başlayıp oryantasyona kadar devam eden süreçte dikkatli ve etkili atılacak adımlar sonradan yaşanabilecek pişmanlıkları önleyecektir. Zira personel seçiminde yapılacak yanlışların bedelini çoğu zaman tazmin etmek mümkün olmayabilir.
Spor işletmecileri için insan kaynağı seçiminde dikkat edilmesi gereken adımları, süreçleri, alınacak tedbirleri hatırlatmak ve öngörülemeyen sonuçları engellemek amacıyla yazılan bu bölümde; hem işletmecilere hem de spor işletmelerinde istihdam edilip kariyerinde yükselmek isteyen hizmet elemanlarına tavsiyelerde bulunulmaktadır. Kaliteli verilen hizmet insana verilen değerinde bir göstergesidir.
Uyarlanmış Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Kavramı
Authors: Yılmaz Sevim Handan , Yılmaz Hakan
Published: December 2023

Özel gereksinimli bireylerin genel gelişim alanlarında yaşamış oldukları zorluklar onların ilgi ve gereksinimlerini ifade etmelerini sınırlandırabilmektedir. Bu durum da onların genellikle uygun olmayan davranışlar sergilemelerine ve yaşam kalitelerinin düşmesine sebep olabilmektedir. İşte bireyin yetersizliklerinden kaynaklı olarak yaşamış oldukları zorlukların ve olumsuzlukların giderilmesi amacı ile uluslararası kuruluşlar aracılığı ile birtakım bilimsel dayanağı olan uygulamalar önerilmektedir. Bu uygulamaların en önemlilerinden biri de uyarlanmış beden eğitimi ve spordur. Uyarlanmış beden eğitimi ve spor kavramı kendi içinde barındırmış olduğu dinamiklerle bu bireylerin beden eğitimi ve spor aktivitelerine katılımlarını kolaylaştıran ve aynı zamanda da gelişim alanlarını desteklemekte olan bir rehabilitasyon aracıdır. Özel gereksinimi olan bireylerin kendilerine yetebilen bireyler olabilmeleri noktasında önemli rol oynar. Bu doğrultuda özel gereksinimli bireyler için uyarlanmış beden eğitimi ve spor etkinliklerini barındıran aktivitelerin düzenlenmesinin yanında aile, öğretmen, eğitmen, uzman kadroları için örnek teşkil eden dokümanların tasarlanması bu bireylerin etkin bir biçimde uyarlanmış beden eğitimi ve spor faaliyetlerinden faydalanabilmesi adına önem arz eder. Bu bölümde uyarlanmış beden eğitimi ve spor farklı başlıklar altında ele alınmaktadır.
İnsan Kaynakları Açısından Spor İşletmelerinde Performans Değerlendirme
Authors: Özman Cemal
Published: December 2023

"İnsan Kaynakları Açısından Spor İşletmelerinde Performans Değerlendirme " başlıklı kitap bölümü, spor sektöründe insan kaynakları yönetimi ve performans değerlendirmesine odaklanan önemli bir konuyu ele almaktadır. Bu bölüm, spor işletmelerinin başarılı olmaları için çalışanlarının performansını etkili bir şekilde değerlendirmenin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Spor işletmeleri, performansa dayalı bir sektördür ve çalışanların performansı işletmenin başarısını doğrudan etkilemektedir. Performans değerlendirmesi, çalışanların güçlü yönlerini belirlemelerine yardımcı olurken, geliştirme alanlarını da tanımlar. İyi bir performans değerlendirmesi, motivasyonu artırabilir ve çalışanların kariyer gelişimine katkı sağlayabilir. Performans değerlendirmesi süreci, hedeflerin belirlenmesi, performansın takip edilmesi ve geri bildirim verme aşamalarını içerir. Hedefler net, ölçülebilir ve zaman sınırlı olmalıdır. Spor işletmelerinde performans değerlendirmesi, başarıyı artırmak için vazgeçilmez bir araçtır. Bu bölüm, spor işletmelerinin performans değerlendirmesi sürecini anlamalarına ve geliştirmelerine yardımcı olacak önemli kavramları ele almıştır. İşletmeler, bu bilgileri uygulayarak personelin daha yüksek performans sergilemelerine katkı sağlayabilirler.
Rekreatif Etkinlikler ve Sosyal Sermaye
Authors: Gümüşboğa İbrahim
Published: December 2023

İlk olarak 1916 yılında L.J. Hanifan’ıın “The Rural School Community” (Kırsal Bölge Okul Toplum Merkezi) adlı çalışmasında kullanılan sosyal sermaye kavramı özellikle 90’lı yıllarda popüler şekilde sosyal bilimler alanında işlenmeye başlanmıştır. Kavramın 90’lı yıllardan sonra daha popüler hale gelmesinde özellikle Pierre Bourdieu, James Coleman ve Robert Putnam gibi farklı disiplinlerde çalışmalar yürüten araştırmacılar tarafından ele alınması etkili olmuştur. Çoğu serbest zaman etkinliği sosyal bir boyuta sahiptir ve bu nedenle sosyal olarak önemlidir. Serbest zaman aktivitelerinin ortak bir özelliği, insanları birbirine bağlama yetenekleridir. Serbest zaman etkinlikleri kişisel sağlık, refah ve kendini gerçekleştirmeye katkıda bulunabilir ve aynı zamanda güven, işbirliği ve bağları teşvik edebilir. Spor salonları, kişilerarası yakınlığın ve fiziksel yakınlığın spor salonu deneyimini tanımladığı yerler olduğundan, spor salonu kullanıcıları için sosyal sermaye ile yakın alaka düzeyi vardır. Egzersiz ve fitnes’a katılım üzerine yapılan çok sayıda çalışmalarda katılımın baskın nedeninin bir arkadaş ve tanıdık ağı kurma arzusu olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu kapsamda bu bölümde sosyal sermaye kavramının tarihi gelişimi, sosyal sermayenin türleri ve sosyal sermaye ile rekreatif etkinlikler arasındaki bağlantı anlatılmıştır.
Estimation of California Bearing Ratio of Soils Using Random Forest based Machine Learning
Authors: Vu Dung Quang , Nguyen Duc Dam , Bui Quynh-Anh Thi , Trong Duong Kien , Prakash Indra , Pham Binh Thai
Published: December 2023

California Bearing Ratio (CBR) is an essential parameter utilized to evaluate the strength of the soil subgrades and base course materials of different types of pavements. In this study, the Machine Learning (ML) approach has been adopted using Random Forest (RF) model to estimate the CBR of the soil based on 10 input parameters such as Plasticity Index (PI), Liquid Limit (LL), Silt Clay content (SC), Fine Sand content (FS), Coarse sand content (CS), Optimum Water Content (OWC), Organic content (O), Plastic Limit (PL), Gravel content (G), and Maximum Dry Density (MDD), which can be easily determined in the laboratory. An experimental database was collected from 214 soil samples, which were classified according to AASHTO M 145(clayey, gravel, sand, silty and clayey soils). The data was divided into 70% training and 30% test data in the model study. Model performance was evaluated using standard statistical measures such as coefficient of determination, correlations, and errors (relative error, MAE, and RMSE). Based on the analysis results shows the RF model is capable of correct prediction of the CBR of the Soil.
Prediction of shear strength of corrosion reinforced concrete beams using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Asteris Panagiotis G. , Nguyen Thuy-Anh
Published: December 2023

The shear strength of corroded reinforced concrete (CRC) beams is a critical consideration during the design stages of RC structures. In this study, we propose a machine learning technique for estimating the shear strength of CRC beams across a range of service periods.  To do this, we gathered 158 CRC beam shear tests and used Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to create a forecast model for the considered output. Twelve input variables indicate the geometrical and material properties, reinforcing parameters, and the degree of corrosion in the beam, whereas the shear strength is the output considered.  The database is designed to employ 70 percent of the data point to train the model and 30 percent to assess the performance. The model makes outstanding predictions, according to the results, with an R2 value of 0.989. In addition, five empirical shear strength models in the literature are utilized to test the suggested ANN model, demonstrating that the new model performs much better. With any given service period, the suggested time-dependent prediction model can offer the shear strength of CRC beams.
Predicting Bike-Sharing Demand Using Random Forest
Authors: Ngo Thu-Tinh T. , Pham Hue T. , Acosta Juan G. , Derrible Sybil
Published: December 2023

Being able to accurately predict bike-sharing demand is important for Intelligent Transport Systems and traveler information systems. These challenges have been addressed in a number of cities worldwide. This article uses Random Forest (RF) and k-fold cross-validation to predict the hourly count of rental bikes (cnt/h) in the city of Seoul (Korea) using information related to rental hour, temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility, dewpoint, solar radiation, snowfall, and rainfall. The performance of the proposed RF model is evaluated using three statistical measurements: root mean squared error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and correlation coefficient (R). The results show that the RF model has high predictive accuracy with an RMSE of 210 cnt/h, an MAE of 121 cnt/h, and an R of 0.90. The performance of the RF model is also compared with a linear regression model and shows superior accuracy.
KD-Railway 1.0 – A structural dynamics software for high-speed rail bridge based on open source Cast3m platform
Authors: Le Nguyen Khuong  , Nguyen Van Dang
Published: December 2023

The dynamic interaction between train and bridge under high-speed movement is complex. The methods using the equivalence coefficients or the analytic model with simplified assumptions cannot accurately analyze the dynamic behavior of the high-speed railway bridge, especially in the cases of resonance. KD-Railway was built to reduce time consumption for dynamic simulation and improve the model's accuracy. This software uses the solver of the open-source Cast3M platform for finite element analysis, integrating the interface developed in C# and Python. In this study, we summarize the primary functionalities of KD-Railway version 01 with the validating results compared with different analytical methods and experimental measurements that existed in the literature. This result is a scientific basis for further studies using KD-Railway to analyze the dynamic response of high-speed railway bridges.
Nonlinear buckling analysis of FGM plates stiffened by different FGM stiffener types
Authors: Dang Viet Tuan , Dao Quang Huy
Published: December 2023

In this paper, the nonlinear buckling behavior of functionally graded material (FGM) plates subjected to an axial compression is analytically investigated. Assuming that the plates are stiffened by FGM rectangular, I- and T-stiffeners. The formulations are established by using the classical plate theory considering the geometrical nonlinearities of von Karman. The Lekhnitskii’s smeared stiffener technique is developed for different types of FGM stiffeners. The Galerkin method is utilized to obtain the nonlinear algebraically equation system, then, solve it to determine the explicit expressions of critical buckling loads and postbuckling load–deflection curves of plates. Numerical examples validate the effects of different types of FGM stiffeners, material and geometrical parameters on nonlinear behavior of plates.
Evaluation of PT and PTT among diabetes mellitus type2 patients in Atbara City during March to July 2018
Authors: Hashim Fadellala Mohamed , Zeen Elabdeen Hashim Yassin Eman , Abdelhamid Hisham , A Mohammed Adam , M Mansur Salah , M  Alfarajabi Abdelrahman , Ibrahim Hussein Hassan , O  KaramAlgani Abdelfatah , Mohammed  Mahjaf Ghanem , Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad Mosab
Published: December 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. To evaluation of PT and PTT among diabetes mellitus type 2 patients. This is a cross-sectional study with a control group based conducted in Atbara hospital during the period from March to July 2018. The patients were interviewed according to a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. A total of 50 samples were from patients with type2 diabetes mellitus and 50 samples were from healthy persons as control. PT and APTT were measured using semi-automated coagulometry (TECO- COATRON M1, GERMANY). The data was analyzed by SPSS software using an independent t-test. The results show that the mean level of prothrombin time in type 2 diabetic patients was (16.64±3.09 Sec) and of control was (16.7±1.24 Sec), it was none significantly correlated (P value = 0.832) and the mean level activated partial thromboplastin time APTT in type 2 diabetic patients was (38.3±8.7) Sec and of control was (36.2±2.7 Sec), it was none significantly correlated (P. value =0.111). Our study concluded that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus had no hypercoagulable state due to PT and APTT. Another study with large sample size and many variables to reach another fact.
Assessment of Iron Profile among Sudanese Patients with Chronic Renal Failure in Shendi Town
Authors: Mansour E Mohammed Elham , Ahmed Hassan Hamza , Mohammed Mahjaf Ghanem , Abd  Almajed Altaher Tibyan , Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad Mosab
Published: December 2023

This is a descriptive cross-sectional case-control study conducted in Al-Mak Nemir University Hospital in Shendi town to evaluate the iron profile in patients with chronic renal failure during the period March to July 2018. The study included thirty patients who were diagnosed with chronic renal failure and the study group was compared with ten healthy volunteers as a control group. Blood samples were collected from the two groups, Iron profile parameters were measured, Data was collected using a structured face-to-face questionnaire, and the (SPSS) version (11.5) program was used for data analysis. The study revealed the patients with chronic renal failure were (73.3%) male and (26.6%) female, distributed as (66.7%) have (31-50) years old, (23.3%) have (51-70) years old, and (10%) have (71-100) years old. The iron profile indicated that the mean values of S. iron, S. ferritin, and TIBC, were (182.2667ug/dL), (267.4000ug/L), and (195.2333ug/dL) respectively. This study showed that chronic renal failure is responsible for significant changes in iron profile.
دوافع استخدام الموظفين لمواقع التواصل عبر الإنترنت أثناء الدوام الوظيفي"
Authors: محمد فرح كرم الله وقيع الله
Published: December 2023

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة دوفع استخدام الموظفين لمواقع التواصل عبر الإنترنت أثناء الدوام الوظيفي، من وجهة نظر عينة من الموظفين العاملين بجامعتي وادي النيل والشيخ عبد الله البدري بالسودان.
تمثًل مجتمع هذه الدراسة في الموظفين العاملين بجامعتي وادي النيل والشيخ عبد الله البدري، وقد اختار الباحث عينة متاحة من هذا المجتمع.
استخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي بأُسلوب المسح، مع أداة الاستبيان لجمع بيانات الدراسة. توصلت الدراسة لعدد من النتائج منها: أن معظم أفراد عينة الدراسة يستخدمون مواقع التواصل على الإنترنت، ومثلت مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي أهمها، كما أن هناك عدد من الأسباب التي تدفع عينة الدراسة لاستخدام مواقع التواصل عبر الإنترنت جاءت في مقدمتها: نشر الأفكار، متابعة الجديد من الأخبار المختلفة، الدردشة مع الأهل والأصدقاء و تطوير الذات في مجال العمل الحالي.
Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Pregnant ladies Attendedto Alfadlab Hospital, River Nile State, Sudan
Authors: A Albadri Fania , Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad Mosab , Mohammed Babiker Ahmed , Elgasim Nousiba , Jah elnabi Jubara Abd elwahab , Abdallah Hussein Ammar
Published: December 2023

Background:Gestational diabetes mellitus represents a big problem to both mothers and their babies, due to the future expected consequences. Material and method: In this study we use glucosuria as indicator to the presence of GDM among 100 pregnant ladies attended to Alfadlab hospital, during the study period (August,2019). Result: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus among the pregnant ladies involved in our study was 4%.Conclusion: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus among the pregnant ladies included in our study (4%), is low in comparison to the worldwide reports. Further studies recommended with large sample size.
Eksistensi Polisi Cepek Sebagai Representasi Pahlawan Jalanan Di Daerah Kampus Kota Jember
Authors: Anisa Andiana W. S  , Hana Vernanda  , Lisa Roselawati
Published: December 2023

The phenomenon of polisi cepek has spread to almost every intersection in the city, coinciding with the increasing volume of vehicles, especially in campus areas. Polisi cepek is interpreted as a figure that regulates traffic similar to traffic lights scattered throughout the city. The presence of polisi cepek in Jember City can be observed at busy intersections, such as the intersection of Kaliurang Street and Jawa Street around the University of Jember. James S. Coleman's perspective on rational choice theory serves as the theoretical foundation for observing the social phenomenon of polisi cepek. This research employs a qualitative method with techniques including interviews, field observations, and literature reviews. The aim of the study is to understand the factors that rationalize an individual's choice to work as polisi cepek, beyond economic considerations. The research findings indicate that the motivation for individuals to engage in this profession is not solely based on economic necessities for survival; rather, empathy plays a significant role in the background of this social phenomenon. The humanitarian aspect within individuals serves as a driving force to take action by utilizing the resources at their disposal.
Sports activities and psychophysical health of deaf and hard of hearing people
Authors: Karić B. Jasmina , Kordić B. Milena , Živanović R. Vladimir , Mitrić Jana , Šolaja Siniša , Stijepić Ilija
Published: December 2023

The participation of deaf and hard of hearing people in sports activities contributes to the improvement of the quality of life in all its domains, and compared to people with some other types of disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing people achieve higher scores in sports activities. Practicing sports activities improves physical health, mental state, degree of independence and social relationships. Sports activities have a positive effect on building and strengthening the self-esteem of individuals. Subjective experience and individual perception have a great influence on the quality of an individual’s life, therefore, self-esteem is a very important factor that contributes to this. The aim of this paper is to review the literature from the period 2000–2021 on the impact of sports activities on the psychophysical health of deaf and hard of hearing people. The subject of interest was: to determine the role of sports activities in the quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing people, as well as how they affect their level of self-esteem. The following search engines were used for the literature search: Ebscohost, ScienceDirect, Wiley Inter Science and SpringerLink, KoBSON, Google Scholar. The results of the literature review showed that sports activities contributed to the preservation and development of the overall psychophysical health of deaf and hard of hearing people. Participation in sports activities, whether recreational or professional in nature, has proven to be a significant factor in raising the level of self-esteem, alleviating symptoms of anxiety and stress. Participation in sports activities leads to better social functioning among peers and building an inclusive society.