bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Co-existing obstructed and refluxing lower moiety megaureter in a female without incontinence: a perplexing myriad in a duplex system with ectopic lower moiety ureter
Authors: Shubhankar Gautam , Panwar Vikas , Mittal Ankur
Published: December 2024

Ectopic ureter is a rare congenital anomaly that predominantly affects females and typically manifests as urinary incontinence due to atypical ureteral openings in structures such as the vagina or cervix. This condition is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in 4000-10,000 female births. An exceptional variant, the intrasphincteric ectopic ureter, poses significant diagnostic challenges due to its atypical presentation, as it may cause dynamic obstruction and reflux phenomena without resulting in incontinence. A 28-year-old female presented with severe left flank pain, fever, and chills persisting for 10 days. Her medical history included intermittent dull, aching left flank pain over 7 years, exacerbated during voiding, but no urinary incontinence. Physical examination revealed marked tenderness in the left flank, and laboratory investigations showed elevated leukocyte count and normal serum creatinine levels. Computed tomography urography revealed a left duplex moiety with upper moiety infected hydronephrosis, necessitating percutaneous nephrostomy placement. Subsequent nephrostogram and micturating cystourethrogram identified a grossly dilated and tortuous upper moiety ureter with intrasphincteric ectopic ureteral opening, confirming the diagnosis of obstructed and refluxing megaureter. Following infection resolution, the patient underwent laparoscopic extravesical non-refluxing reimplantation of the upper moiety ectopic ureter with DJ stenting. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient reported no flank pain or fever upon stent removal. Periodic evaluations showed no increase in hydronephrosis, indicating a successful intervention. This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of intrasphincteric ectopic ureter, a rare anomaly presenting with obstructed and refluxing megaureter without incontinence. Heightened clinical vigilance and comprehensive radiological evaluation are imperative for timely diagnosis and intervention. Preservation of continence further complicates the clinical picture, necessitating early intervention to prevent renal function deterioration and improve long-term outcomes.
Variation of Ambient Illumination Across Different Locations: An Impact on Antimyopia Strategy
Authors: Chaurasiya Ritesh K. , Sutar Samir , Gupta Akansha , Chaudhary Rishabh , Saini Rishiraj , Agarwal Pradeep , Khurana Ashi , Chauhan Lokesh
Published: December 2024

PURPOSE:

To evaluate whether the level of ambient illumination in winter at different locations, time of a day, sun protection, and source position remains optimum (≥1000 lux) for controlling myopia progression.

METHODS:

Illuminance level was recorded for 6 outdoor and 5 indoor locations using factory calibrated digital lux meter and under different measurement conditions. Outdoor locations included “open playground,” “between two buildings,” “between three buildings,” “under a porch facing east,” “under a big tree,” and “under a porch facing west.” Similarly, indoor locations included “rooms with multiple large windows,” “rooms with a combination of light sources,” “room with single artificial light,” “room with multiple artificial lights,” and “canopy covering the buildings.”

RESULTS:

The overall median illumination level across 6 outdoor locations and 5 indoor locations were 1900 lux (803–4300 lux) and 227 lux (82–556 lux) respectively. Indoor locations showed an overall low median illuminance level (<1000 lux) irrespective of the locations and source positions. However, the illuminance level >1000 lux was recorded for “Room with multiple large windows” for specific points of time (10:00–11:00 and 13:00–14:00) in both sunny and foggy weather. The highest illumination level was recorded only in the “open playground” irrespective of various conditions such as time of the day, weather of the day, relative source position, and sun protection.

CONCLUSION:

The ambient illumination level was optimum (≥1000 lux) for antimyopia strategy in winter for maximum outdoor locations. However, children should be motivated to spend their outdoor time during the afternoon (13:00–14:00 h) so that light intensities reaching the eye should be optimum in winter.
Antifungal drug sensitivity testing in clinical specimens from dermatophyte infection using E-strip disk diffusion technique
Authors: Jayaraman Jyothi , Bhat Ramesha M , Babu Ashwini , Anusha Rekam , Dias Meena
Published: December 2024

Context:

The wide range of antifungal agents available poses a difficulty in choosing an effective medication to avoid drug resistance. There is a need for a standard antifungal susceptibility testing method that would guide a practicing dermatologist to prescribe antifungal agents effectively.

Aims:

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of each species of dermatophytic infections and to determine the resistance pattern to common antifungal agents.

Settings and Design:

A cross-sectional interventional study was conducted at a tertiary health care center.

Subjects and Methods:

Two hundred consecutive patients diagnosed with dermatophytic infections were examined, and scrapings were sent for 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount examination and culture. Further, antifungal drug susceptibility pattern was tested using the E-strip to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for fluconazole (FCZ), itraconazole (ITZ), clotrimazole, ketoconazole (KTZ), and voriconazole.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Collected data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, standard deviation, mean and Chi-square test, and Fisher’s exact test.

Results:

One hundred and thirty-four samples were found to be KOH mount positive, and 81 samples yielded growth on culture. Trichophyton mentagrophytes was the most commonly isolated species in 32 (39.5%) specimens followed by Trichophyton rubrum in 29 (35.8%) samples. T. mentagrophytes showed the least MIC for KTZ, ITZ, and voriconazole (0.032–1.5 mg/L). T. rubrum was seen to have a MIC in the range of 0.04–2 for ITZ, 0.06–1.5 for voriconazole, and 0.13–0.75 for KTZ and highest for FCZ (0.5–32 mg/L), respectively.

Conclusions:

There is currently no reference method available to test drug sensitivity, and E-test is a simple technique which can be employed for antifungal drug sensitivity testing with less workforce, quick results, and easy interpretation aiding effective treatment of dermatophytic skin infections.
Subgroup growth in free class-$2$-nilpotent groups
Authors: Siconolfi Viola , Vantomme Marlies , Voll Christopher
Published: December 2024

We describe an effective procedure to compute the local subgroup zeta functions of the free class-

2

-nilpotent groups on

d

generators, for all 

d\geq 2

. For

d=4

, this yields a new, explicit formula. For

d\in\{4,5\}

, we compute the topological subgroup zeta functions. We also obtain general results about the reduced and topological subalgebra zeta functions. For the former, we determine the behaviour at one; for the latter, the degree and behaviours at zero and infinity. Some of these results confirm, in the relevant special cases, general conjectures by Rossmann.
Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction, Second Edition
Authors: Knutson Donald F.
Published: December 2024

Discover the Art and Science of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction

"Provides excellent guidance on the documentation and reconstruction process and is a good field guide for anyone investigating an aircraft accident."

― Anthony T. Brickhouse, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dive into the essential aspects of aircraft crash investigation with the new edition of Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction. Written by industry veteran Don Knutson, this comprehensive guide covers the intricacies of investigating crashes, the mindset needed for thorough investigations, and the step-by-step processes for on-scene reconstruction.

Designed for practitioners, students, and enthusiasts alike, this book offers detailed references for further reading and research. Through generic yet real-life scenarios, Knutson provides valuable insights into aircraft crash investigations. Whether you're with a government aviation agency, a manufacturer, the military, an insurance company, law enforcement, or a law firm, this book is an indispensable resource.

Anthony T. Brickhouse, an esteemed professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, endorses this book for its practical guidance and field applicability. His students have benefited from Knutson’s blend of professional experience and personal stories.

Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction is a must-read for anyone passionate about understanding the meticulous process of aircraft accident investigation. Enhance your knowledge and skills with this authoritative resource.
Ethical Dilemmas About Social Network Sites – A View From Romania
Authors: Marinescu Valentina
Published: December 2024

In contemporary society, the ubiquity of technology has led, somewhat inevitably, to a series of theoretical and practical concerns related to the problems caused by the security of personal data in an interconnected world. The case of “Cambridge Analytica” - Facebook indicated serious legal and practical issues in protecting users’ personal data. This paper presents the previously mentioned phenomenon, its impact on the Romanian population, and the degree of information of Romanian citizens on this subject. From a methodological point of view, the method used was the survey based on a questionnaire, applied to a sample of 220 subjects in April-June 2022. The analysis results indicate that most respondents (88%) consider online data theft personally as a crime. Although 54% of respondents stated that they do not agree with the use of personal data without their consent, 51.1% of respondents considered that they do not agree that the legislation be amended to further protect against the misuse of personal data by online companies. Starting from the analysis of the obtained results, the present paper concludes in favor of public awareness and information campaigns regarding the ethical and legal measures necessary for the protection of the personal data of internet users.
Come Get These Students: An Exploration of Teachers’ and Administrators’ Experiences in an Inclusive Secondary School Setting in Urban Jamaica
Authors: McGowan-Hunter Shereca
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of teachers and administrators within an inclusive secondary school setting in urban Jamaica. The study presented here is part of a larger qualitative case study focusing on six teachers and four administrators, all working in an inclusive setting. Participants were selected using purposive, convenient, and unique sampling. Semi–structured interviews and an observation were conducted. The findings revealed that the inclusive classroom is fraught with many challenges; effective inclusion is hindered due to various factors; teachers within the inclusive classroom respond negatively and need professional development in order to meet the varying needs of special educational needs (SEN) students. It is recommended that greater sensitization, mentorship, and ongoing professional development be provided for teachers; while administrators need to invest fully in inclusion and help to foster a culture of inclusion in principle and in practice.
Inter- și transdisciplinaritatea cercetării artistice
Authors: Vasiniuc Tiberius
Published: December 2024

The objectives of artistic research include the promotion of works and creations through specific working methods that complement the methods of scientific research. Interdisciplinarity is a collaborative approach that integrates the skills of scientists and artists from different fields, leveraging the products of science and artistic creations. This involves the transfer of methods between disciplines, without dissolving their boundaries, stimulating thematic synergies and developing a “binocular” perspective about the world. Thus, the collaboration of researchers is favored, facilitating the transition from hypothesis to conceptualization and widening the area of analysis, with impact in various fields. The arts, in particular, enable new, sensitive and innovative approaches to research. The transdisciplinary approach uses concepts and methods with their own internal logic, overcoming traditional disciplinary boundaries and proposing new methods of knowledge and transmission of ideas. In transdisciplinary artistic research, the unity of knowledge and the involvement of various categories of specialists (artists, critics, theorists and practitioners) are pursued, stimulating innovation and exploring creativity. Defining and valuing creative activities involves a complex process of establishing artistic research directions, and interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity contribute to the creation of an environment of collaboration and promote the exchange of ideas. This interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary framework ensures a continuous evolution of knowledge and creation, demonstrating that the synergy between the arts and sciences can lead to innovative discoveries and a deeper understanding of our world.
Dumitru Solomon și teatrul de idei (I)
Authors: Vasiniuc Tiberius
Published: December 2024

In the early years of communism, Romanian drama encountered major difficulties due to censorship and political control. Great writers, such as Camil Petrescu and Victor Eftimiu, produced mediocre plays, aligned with socialist realism. Likewise, Lucia Demetrius and Aurel Baranga wrote pieces in a socialist style, but rarely ignored official ideology. Part of a select few, Teodor Mazilu, with Fools under the moonlight, drew attention to the abuses of the totalitarian system, in an aestheticized, masked manner. In 1965, Nicolae Ceaușescu imposed a directive for realistic and optimistic art. In the 1970s and 1980s, censorship intensified, culminating in the scandal of the staging of Gogol’s play The Inspector General, directed by Lucian Pintilie, at the “Lucia Sturdza Bulandra” Theater, which was quickly banned after only three performances. In this context, Dumitru Solomon’s dramaturgy focused on dialectics and selfknowledge. His theater, characterized by polemical dialogue and the effects of parody, sought to confront clichés and incite self-reflection. His plays emphasize how dramas transform actions into history and people into characters, reflecting Brecht’s theory of social transformability. The difference between historicism (related to Marxism and the relativity of truths) and historicity (with a focus on a continuous present) is emphasized. In general, Dumitru Solomon believed in uncompromising theater and in performances that do not distort the original message of the dramatic author. In his opinion, it is necessary to balance the comic and dramatic elements, by involving the audience in an active dialogue. At the same time, Dumitru Solomon considered metaphor as essential in theater, through which the relationship between reality and the abstract is explored. The author also insisted on the moral dimension of stage art, stating that theater must interpret reality, not imitate it. In this way, a theater of ideas and debate was promoted, essential for the development of the consciousness of the spectators. With the help of the metaphor, which connects the dream state with reality, utopian ideals are explored, but also the truth about people, with the aim of maintaining a balance between the self and the world.
Aspects of developing the investigation attitude within the framework of the discipline of Natural Sciences
Authors: NEAGU Marieta
Published: December 2024

The article addresses the issue of enhancing the development of the investigative attitude in primary school students within the subject of Natural Sciences. It emphasizes the significance of research based on educational policy documents, defines the theoretical and methodological foundations through a review of specialized literature. Furthermore, it presents a process for developing the investigative attitude through projects within the Natural Sciences subject.
Educational resources on the Internet
Authors: OLTEANU Loredana , OLTEANU Lorian
Published: December 2024

The change comes from the desire to innovate, but also from the possibility to cooperate, to interconnect activities that lead to performance in the field of knowledge, economy, community life. In the instructive-educational process, the acquisition of the eight key competencies is considered, among which the digital competence. Information and communication technology involves solving tasks, using the learning process, creating skills by solving a variety of precise skills, capitalizing on time efficiently. In the recent context, in the education system, a major challenge has been the transition from traditional to online education. The current issue requires us to adhere to innovative teaching and learning methods, which have not been sufficiently emphasized in the past. Distance education is a measure of adaptation to the current conditions, but it will inevitably be a long-term necessity, as society is constantly changing and modernizing. For this reason, it is important to be aware of digital developments and to become familiar with this way of learning as soon as possible.
The personality of high school students dependent on new technologies
Authors: RACU Iulia , HAWA Elena
Published: December 2024

The article presents and describes the results of an experimental research of internet addiction and personality traits at pupils with high level of internet addiction. In experimental research were included 75 pupils from high school. The obtained results allow us to conclude that a lot of high school pupils have a moderate and a high level of internet addiction. At pupils with high level of internet addiction we notice the following traits of personality: raised nervousness, aggressiveness and depression and low level of inhibition.
Economic aspects of the use of power plant ash in the manufacture of building bricks. Case study: Ash from Motru joint stock company thermal agent and water supply plant (Gorj)
Authors: ANGHELESCU Lucica , POPESCU Luminița Georgeta , RĂDULESCU Constanța
Published: December 2024

Ash resulting from coal combustion in coal-fired power plants has been considered as a component for molding mixtures obtained through pressing and it is mentioned in the literature, where positive results are reported, resulting from adding ash as a raw material in the molding mixtures with a concentration 15-20%(w). Bottom ash represents an interesting raw material for the construction material industry and can become as important as fly ash, compared to which they have a disadvantage – the fact that the ratio bottom ash/fly ash is small (1:10).
The development and implementation of the in vitro multiplication technology in some productive varieties of blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
Authors: LOZINSCHII Mariana
Published: December 2024

Sectorul de pomușoare, în special cultura murului, este foarte atractivă, iar suprafețele cultivate în Republica Moldova sporesc în fiecare an. Multiplicarea plantelor prin microtehnici in vitro ar fi o soluție eficientă pentru pepinierele de arbuști fructiferi, deoarece ar asigura obținerea culturilor sănătoase într-o perioadă scurtă de timp.
Queering the Relationship Between Research, Researcher and Research Participant: Procedural Ethics, Relational Ethics, and Inverted Hierarchies
Authors: Meneau Val
Published: December 2024

Ethics committees (ECs) typically base their decisions on established assumptions about the impact of the research process, the researcher and the participant on each other, which my doctoral research project failed to meet. This paper discusses the challenging clash between my experiences as a queer scholar doing fieldwork and the expectations of my EC. I argue that queer feminist ethnography complicates the established assumptions concerning the impact of the research process, researcher, and participant on each other. In doing so, I argue that we need models of this relationship that allow us to capture its complexity, for example in the case of research projects where the researcher is more insider than outsider, or where they remain part of the scene after the research has finished. This is important because these assumptions cause ECs to negatively impact on queer feminist qualitative research projects by silencing marginalised groups and challenging the legitimacy of scholars who are part of them; at the same time, a more complex understanding of the impact of this relationship on the research would lead to more meaningful research outcomes and community building.
Qualitative Insights into School Improvement Practices: Stakeholder Perceptions in Ghanaian Junior High Schools
Authors: Quansah Mark , Yamoah Emmanuel Erastus
Published: December 2024

This study aims to explore diverse perspectives on strategies for enhancing academic performance in Ghanaian Junior High Schools (JHSs). Recognizing the importance of context and stakeholder input, the research investigates the perceptions of teachers, headteachers, and school improvement support officers (SISOs) regarding effective school improvement practices. The study examined two Ghanaian districts using a qualitative case study design within an interpretive paradigm. Purposive sampling with maximum variance was used to target 20 participants, including 10 teachers, five headteachers, and five SISOs. Semi-structured interviews were used for data gathering, and the results were subjected to thematic analysis to find trends and common viewpoints. JHS performance thrives on a four-pronged approach: well-equipped schools, empowered teachers, engaging lessons, and a supportive community. Inadequate funding, limited technology, and community challenges, however, pose hurdles to progress. This study surpasses static analyses of JHS performance by amplifying stakeholder voices and advocating for context-specific solutions. Recognizing the unique needs of individual contexts, it champions tailored interventions – not one-size-fits-all approaches. This study promotes an "ecosystem of action" for sustained growth across different JHS environments by providing school leaders with practical solutions for stakeholder collaboration, parental involvement, and teacher motivation.
Estrategias para Promover Comportamientos Urbanos Responsables en los Campus Universitarios: Un Análisis Cualitativo del Alcance
Authors: Sierra-Barón Willian , Páramo Pablo
Published: December 2024

Los Comportamientos Urbanos Responsables (CUR) son fundamentales para garantizar la convivencia y la sostenibilidad ambiental. A pesar de que se han implementado diferentes estrategias para fomentarlas en diferentes entornos públicos por parte de las administraciones municipales o su testeo en los campus universitarios, no existen estudios que recojan los resultados de estas experiencias dentro de la literatura científica. El propósito de esta investigación fue identificar publicaciones relacionadas con estrategias para promover comportamientos urbanos responsables, para describir las principales características y hallazgos de su implementación, particularmente en los campus universitarios. Se realizaron búsquedas en Scopus y Web of Science, revistas especializadas y seguimiento de citas de publicaciones encontradas en Scopus. Se identificaron un total de 54 artículos enfocados en intervenir en el consumo de energía, reducción y consumo responsable, conducción segura y responsable de vehículos, cuidado del medio ambiente, prácticas de movilidad sostenible, reducción del consumo de agua, seguridad e higiene, a través de estrategias como motivaciones verbales, señalización, modificación de conducta, metacontingencias, entre otras. Las intervenciones muestran resultados positivos en las conductas objetivo, sin embargo, la efectividad ha sido mediada por factores personales y externos, incluyendo el control atencional, el tamaño de los mensajes, el tipo de señales o indicaciones, su saliencia, ubicación y los medios de difusión utilizados. Los resultados de las intervenciones analizadas muestran cambios a nivel conductual que favorecen los entornos naturales y sociales de la población universitaria. Los hallazgos se discuten a partir de la necesidad de dar seguimiento a las intervenciones y su importancia para la convivencia en los campus universitarios y en el entorno social general.
Demystifying Research Paradigms: Navigating Ontology, Epistemology, and Axiology in Research
Authors: Pretorius Lynette
Published: December 2024

A sound understanding of research paradigms is crucial for developing coherent and philosophically grounded research designs, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. This paper offers an accessible overview of the most common research paradigms: positivism, post-positivism, constructivism, social constructionism, interpretivism, pragmatism, and critical realism. These paradigms differ in their approaches to ontology (the nature of reality), epistemology (the nature of knowledge), and axiology (the role of values in research). The paper also discusses the methodological and ethical implications of these paradigms. Reflexivity and ethical responsibility are emphasised, where researchers must account for how their own biases and values influence their work. By exploring these paradigms and their philosophical foundations, this paper aims to help researchers identify the paradigm that best aligns with their views about the world, ultimately enabling them to coherently design studies that are methodologically sound, ethically informed, and practically relevant. This article contributes to academic discourse by offering a clear and practical guide to research paradigms, fostering a deeper understanding of the philosophical underpinnings that shape research practices across disciplines.
Harmony in Progress: Exploring Motivation’s Role in My Piano Learning and Practice Journey
Authors: Tao Junyu , Southcott Jane , Crawford Renée
Published: December 2024

This autoethnography explores the role of motivation in the piano learning and practice journey of the first author. The study is underpinned by understandings of how motivation evolves from extrinsic influences, such as parental support, teachers’ guidance, and peer influence, to intrinsic motivation that drives personal growth. Using a reflective and collaborative approach incorporating narratives, we examine key moments and emotional landscapes as the first author reveals the transformative power of motivation in shaping her piano learning experience. Our findings highlight the critical role of self-determination in fostering sustained engagement and success on the path of piano learning and practice. More broadly, this exploration enhances comprehension of the intricate connection between motivation and personal growth in the field of music instruction, informing both learner and educator.
Time Travelling with Ron Chenail, Sally St. George, Dan Wulff, and David Denborough: An Interview about Connecting Histories of Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Qualitative Research
Authors: Denborough David
Published: December 2024

Dear Readers, we have a question for you: Do you know about the origins and history of the journals you decide to submit your manuscripts to for publication? We are most pleased to present to you an interview with the three Co-Editors-in-Chief of TQR (Ron Chenail, Sally St. George, and Dan Wulff) and David Denborough of the Dulwich Centre delving into the origins of TQR in the early 1990s. The roots of TQR were intertwined with family therapy authors and practitioners (Tom Andersen, Michael White, and many others) and that continues today. We think that you will find these historical relationships and influences to be fascinating and instructive in understanding how one qualitative research journal came into being and how it is positioning itself to go forward. We are using this interview to introduce this special issue on practice-based research, in particular, narrative therapy and research.
APPLICATION FOR AUTOMATIC CREATION OF TOPOLOGY FILE NEEDED FOR CREATION OF NETWORK MODELS
Authors:   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA, Vićovac Julijana , Miljuš Marija ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA, Janković Nenad ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA, Subotić Srđan ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA, Đorđević Jasmina ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA, Đurđević Jelena ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA, Mićić Miloš ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA, Miković Aleksandra ,   JSC ELEKTROMREZA SERBIA
Published: December 2024

The transmission system operator EMS JSC prepares day-ahead (DACF),
two-day-ahead (D2CF) and intraday (IDCF) network models according to ENTSO-E
requirements. With the aim of further improvement, ENTSO-E is increasingly insisting
both on increasing the accuracy of network models and on the creation of additional
models. The current goal is that in the near future, network models, in addition to the
current ones, will be created daily for 24 hours for seven days in advance, as well as every
hour within the day for all the remaining hours of the current day (instead of every 8
hours as is currently the case).
As four input files are used to create network models (data on consumption,
production, exchange and topology), there is a need to automate their creation in order to
fulfill all the requirements imposed by ENTSO-E, which means reducing the impact of
human errors and increasing the efficiency of the creation process of these models.
The most complex file used for creating network models represents the planned
topology of the system and it contains the topological status (on/off) of the network
elements, that is, transmission lines, transformers and busbar couplers. In our system, the
largest number of system topology changes are caused by planned works in the
transmission system, so it is necessary to include this data in the topology file in an
appropriate way.
This paper provides an overview of all the activities that were carried out in order
to establish the automatic creation of the topology file. The described activities were
implemented through the European Horizon 2020 project Reliability, Resilience and
Defense Technology for the Grid - R2D2 [2]. In addition to the making of the application
itself for the automatic creation of a topological file, there is also a review of the extension
of the model in the base of the technical information system, for all categorized elements
(transmission lines, transformers, transmission fields, transformer fields, busbars, busbar
disconnectors) and mapping with a unique cimID, as well as the extension of the already
existing application for approving disconnections in the transmission system, which was
all necessary in order to automate the creation of topological files.
Razvoj sistema za praćenje i kontrolu bezbednosti u Industriji 4.0
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Veljković Nikola
Published: December 2024

Ovaj rad se bavi analizom primene Raspberry Pi uređaja za implementaciju sistema za detekciju pokreta, kontrolu pristupa, upravljanje alarmima i drugih funkcija koje poboljšavaju bezbednost u industrijskom okruženju.
Enigma Machine on an FPGA Board
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Ristić Petar
Published: December 2024

This paper details the functional realisation of the Enigma machine, based on the model Enigma I, first introduced in 1930 on an FPGA(Field-Programmable Gate Array) using VHDL as the hardware description language of choice. The hardware of choice for this paper was Altera Cyclone V. The paper demonstrates ability of digital technology to emulate old encryption techniques.
Pomagalo za slepe ljude
Authors:   Tehnička škola Zaječar Zaječar, Srbija, Smadulović Uroš
Published: December 2024

Oštećenje vida predstavlja izazov koji utiče na svakodnevni život osoba koje se s’ njim suočavaju, ograničavajući njihovu nezavisnost i sposobnost percepcije okoline. U svetlu tehnoloških inovacija, istraživanja su sve više usmerena na razvoj sistema koji bi mogli poboljšati kvalitet života osoba sa oštećenjem vida. Jedan od takvih pristupa je upotreba naprednih tehnologija veštačke inteligencije u kombinaciji s mikroprocesorskim platformama radi stvaranja sistema koji omogućava slepim osobama da dobiju informacije o okolini u realnom vremenu. Ovaj rad istražuje implementaciju takvog sistema, s fokusom na razvoj i evaluaciju tehnološkog rešenja koje omogućava prepoznavanje objekata i emitovanje audio informacija o njima. Kroz opis dizajna, implementacije i evaluacije ovog sistema, istražujemo njegov potencijalni doprinos unapređenju kvaliteta života osoba sa oštećenjem vida.
Unapređenje dizajna kratkotalasne amaterske radiostanice za prenos glasa i digitalnih signala
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Petković Mihajlo
Published: December 2024

U ovom radu predstavljen je unapređen dizajn amaterske radio-stanice za prenos glasa i digitalnih signala na 40 m radio-amaterskom opsegu (7,0-7,2 MHz) male izlazne snage primenom pristupačnijih komponenata. Glavni cilj rada je omogućiti mladim radio-amaterima laku izradu svoje prve kratkotalasne amaterske radio-stanice i upoznati ih sa konstruktorskim aspektom hobija.
Projektovanje sistema parking rampi
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš Serbia, Danković Milica
Published: December 2024

Tematika rada je projektovanje i laboratorijska verifikacija uređaja, zasnovanog na infracrvenoj komunikaciji, koji korišćenjem Arduino platforme poboljšava efikasnost rada parking garaža. Za realizaciju projekta korišćeni su softverski alati Altium Designer i Arduino koji omugućavaju projektovanje i simulaciju rada sistema, kao i 3D prikaz njegovih elemenata.
Customer Relationship Management and Performance of Agricultural Firms: A Moderating Effect of Technological Environment
Authors: Gontur Silas , Tuamyil Rufina Betzoom , Davireng Makrop , Dekom Habila Bako
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The agricultural sector is a vital component of economic development, wealth creation, and poverty alleviation in emerging countries, which impacts the possibility of sustained economic growth. Purpose: This research examines the influence of customer relationship management (CRM) on the performance metrics of agricultural enterprises in Plateau State, Nigeria, while emphasising the moderating role of the technological environment. Methodology: A quantitative approach was employed using a survey design. Data were collected from 286 agricultural firms through structural questionnaires; the answers were collected and evaluated employing the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method by means of Smart-PLS software to test the hypotheses. Findings: Contrary to expectations, the finding shows that CRM has no significant direct effect on the performance of small agricultural firms. However, the technological environment moderates the connection between CRM and the performance of agricultural firms, indicating that the effectiveness of CRM in enhancing firm performance is contingent upon the level of technological advancement. Results: This study adds to the literature by challenging the conventional wisdom that CRM invariably enhances firm performance. Contrary to existing research, this study reveals that CRM does not have a direct positive relationship with firm performance in the agricultural sector in Plateau State, Nigeria. Moreover, the findings highlight the crucial moderating effect of the technological environment in the CRM performance relationship, underscoring the importance of technological infrastructure in leveraging CRM within the agricultural sector and Nigerian environment. Conclusion: This study offers valuable insights into CRM effectiveness, providing key implications for agricultural firms, policymakers, and practitioners aiming to optimize CRM strategies and technological investments to enhance firm performance.
A Study on Consumer Behaviour and Preferences for Luxury and Affordable Cars in Gujarat
Authors: Trivedi Twinkle , Tibrewal Shivam , Vanpariya Darshit
Published: December 2024

Introduction: In India's car market, there is a striking coexistence of luxury manufacturers and value-based players. Methods: This research takes place in Gujarat, an area where the sale of luxury cars is outperforming other Indian states. A mixed-methods research methodology based on surveys and focus groups will be used to investigate the factors that determine the preferences of Gujarati consumers for luxury besides affordable cars. Results: Several factors were investigated, including the appeal of luxury brands, fuel economy concerns, safety, practical usage of cars, and the social effects of having a car, to understand consumer preferences for cars. The results are expected to offer practical guidance for the manufacturers and the marketers in better understanding the consumers in this emerging market. Conclusion: The motivation to purchase business cars shows some gender differences, whereas luxury car purchases reveal no significant gender disparity, with luxury goods users generally exhibiting similar needs.
Analysis of Indonesian Public Health Factors 2023 with PCA Method and Factor Analysis
Authors: Wulandari Sri , Sari Nadifa , Imani Revina
Published: December 2024

Indonesia is a developing country with a high population, which faces great challenges in maintaining public health, especially in the era of accelerating globalization. Public health is an important issue in the face of urbanization, economic growth, and increasing demand for livelihoods. This challenge requires not only the provision of medical services but also equitable access for the entire community, including those living in remote areas or with economic limitations. Based on Susenas 2023 data, around 26% of Indonesia's population experienced health complaints in the past month, although the Graph has decreased from 29.94% in the previous year. This study aims to identify factors that affect public health in each province in Indonesia, using the main component analysis (PCA) method and factor analysis. The research data comes from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) with six variables, namely life expectancy, exclusive breastfeeding in infants <6 months, poverty percentage, prevalence of food inadequacy, number of medical personnel, and poverty depth index. Data processing is carried out with SPSS, the results are presented in boxplots and tables for easy decision-making. The results of the study show that most of the data characteristics, namely data tend to have great diversity and the data has met the normal assumption of multivariation, dependent data, data adequacy, and correlation between significant variables. In addition, two main factors that are formed in affecting public health are socio-economic conditions and food security.
Diversity of Medicinal Plants in Nubamado Village, Lembata District to Cure Livestock Diseases
Authors:   Department of biology education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Indonesia, Beto Odjan Anyela Merici , Subiantoro Agung Wijaya ,   Department of biology education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Indonesia
Published: December 2024

People in Indonesia who still use plants to cure livestock diseases are the people of Nubamado village. Knowledge about traditional medicines is very little known and is usually only passed on from generation to generation. The purpose of the study was to describe the types of plants or record the types of local medicinal herbs used by the community in curing animal diseases. The method used in this research is descriptive survey method, namely direct observation method and Participatory Rural Appraisal method, which is an assessment process oriented towards the involvement and active role of the community in research. The sampling technique on medicinal plants was carried out by means of researchers directly documenting it, while the informant technique was carried out by means of, Determination of the initial sample was carried out using Purposive Sampling. After the initial observation, the next informant selection was carried out using the Snowball Sampling method, which is an informant selection technique based on key informant recommendations. Based on the results of the study, there are 25 types of plants that are used by the people of Nubamado village as medicine, the part of the plant that is most often used by the community is the leaves. Family Zingiberaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae, is the most widely used family as medicinal plants in Nubamado village, the second largest family is Solanaceae, Piperaceae and Fabaceae. The least family is Malvaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Piperaceae, Mimosaceae, Meliaceae, Rubiaceae, Musaceae, Alliaceae, Rutaceae, Myrtaceae, Caricaceae.
Smart Strategies in the Digital Age: Conventional Retail Facing the Revolution E-Commerce
Authors:   Department of Retail Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Raharja University, Partogi Chris , Riza Chakim Mochamad Heru ,   Department of Retail Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Raharja University, Mulyati Mulyati ,   Department of Retail Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Raharja University
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to see how e-commerce trends impact traditional retail marketing strategies. The study emphasize the use of new technologies such as augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and omnichannel approaches as a way to maintain traditional retail competitiveness. This was done using the PRISMA framework and SWOT analysis. Data was collected from eleven relevant articles over the past three years (2022-2024) using searches in ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. Results show that the use of technology in omnichannel strategies can improve customer experience and operational efficiency. However, the main obstacles remain infrastructure limitations, high investment costs and data security threats. To address this issue, it is recommended to use mitigation strategis that prioritize technology partnerships and focus on specific market segments. This research provides parctical guidelines for retail partitioners to adjust to the dynamics of the e-commerce market. In addition, this research offers a perspective for academics in studying retail transformation in the digital era.
The Importance of Digital Literacy in Enhancing the Quality of Education and Social Harmony
Authors:   Digital and Media Communication, College of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia, Bachtiar Willy , Priatna Wahyu Budi ,   Digital and Media Communication, College of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia, Santoso Hudi ,   Digital and Media Communication, College of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia, Wijaya Abung Supama ,   Digital and Media Communication, College of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia, Nugroho David Rizar ,   Digital and Media Communication, College of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Digital literacy has become a crucial aspect in the development of modern education in the digital era. Students' ability to access, understand, and use digital technology directly contributes to both the quality of education and social harmony. This research aims to understand the extent to which digital literacy has been adopted by students in schools and how these skills impact their educational quality and social interactions. This article explores the importance of digital literacy in improving education quality and fostering social cohesion through a survey conducted among students at SMA Negeri 3 Sumedang. The research aims to examine the relationship between digital literacy and its impact on education quality and social harmony. Data were collected from 272 students as respondents. The findings indicate that increasing digital literacy has a positive correlation with improved education quality and the ability to engage in harmonious social interactions. The results of this research provide a foundation for developing educational programs that focus on enhancing digital skills and security awareness to prepare students for the challenges of the digital era.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of religious caring behavior increases the immunity of medical-surgical nurses
Authors:   Faculty of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia, Bakar Abu
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Caring is a fundamental service basis in nursing because it is the main behavior of nurses in carrying out nursing care. Islamic caring could stabilize the psychological condition of nurses and patients. Psychologically stable nurses and patients could increase immunity in giving care nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the impact of Islamic caring behavior on nurses, particularly in terms of enhancing their psychospiritual comfort, preparedness, and immunity. This research’s findings open avenues for further exploration into the potential of Islamic caring to improve nurses’ psychospiritual comfort and immunity.
Preparedness of coastal communities in facing a tsunami disaster
Authors:   Doctor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing University Airlangga, Wahyuning Asih Susi ,   Faculty of Nursing Muhammadiyah University of Jember
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Disaster education for coastal communities has not been implemented well. Community disaster preparedness supports successful disaster management. This study aimed to assess if there is a link between disaster education and coastal community readiness for a tsunami disaster. Method: The research design is a correlational study using a cross-sectional approach. The sample obtained was 104 respondents using a simple random sampling technique. Analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test. Results: There was a relationship between disaster education and the preparedness of coastal communities dealing with a tsunami disaster in Puger Kulon Village, Jember Regency; with a p-value<0.0001 < 0.05, thus H1 is accepted, which means there is a relationship between disaster education and the preparedness of coastal communities in facing the tsunami disaster. Conclusion: The recommendation is that the quality of disaster education must be further improved so that the public can better understand and manage information to improve community preparedness in dealing with a tsunami disaster.
Representasi Ibu Dalam Мамы Не Из Рекламы (Mamy Ne Iz Reklamy) ‘Mama Bukan Dari Iklan’ Melalui Youtube
Authors: Bagastha Mufid Alvandi , Aviandy Mochamad
Published: December 2024

Video musik sebagai produk budaya populer mampu menyampaikan pesan kepada para penontonnya dengan cepat, baik berupa opini, informasi, perspektif, dan kritik. Perspektif yang hendak disampaikan berkaitan dengan suatu hal yang seringkali luput dari kesadaran umum. Dalam sejarah, perkembangan video musik di Rusia dimulai ketika penampilan musik dilakukan juga dalam pementasan sebuah opera. Dengan kemajuan zaman dan perkembangan digital, video musik memasuki ranah baru melalui platform Youtube, seperti yang dilakukan Otkazniki.ru dalam kampanye video musik Мамы не из рекламы atau Mama Bukan Dari Iklan yang mencoba menggambarkan dan menyampaikan pesannya kepada masyarakat terkait peran mama atau ibu dalam keluarga, khususnya dalam mengasuh anak dan kegiatan domestik rumah tangga. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitis dan didukung oleh teori Camera Lucida milik Roland Barthes, yaitu studium dan punctum. Hasil penelitian ini adalah representasi Mama atau ibu yang disampaikan dalam film tersebut memiliki sifat yang positif dan menggambarkan kasih sayang yang tulus dari seorang ibu.